Optical fiber switching module

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber switching module which comprises an adapter support, the adapter support comprises a first outer plate and a second outer plate, a connecting plate is connected between the first outer plate and the second outer plate, the connecting plate is provided with a spacing plate between the first outer plate and the second outer plate, and the spacing plate is connected with the adapter support. The space between the first outer plate and the second outer plate is divided into a plurality of adapter clamping grooves by the partition plates, and the adapters are arranged in the adapter clamping grooves. The switching module provided by the utility model adopts an open type frameless installation mode, so that the space is saved, the switching module is convenient to use in a high-density environment, the adapter is easy to disassemble and assemble, and the operation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of optical fiber connection, and particularly relates to an MPO / MTP optical fiber adapter module. Background Art

[0002] The data transmission and bandwidth pressure of the bearer network are increasing continuously. The transmission rate of the backbone network will be upgraded from 10G / 40G / 100G to higher speeds such as 200G / 400G. The multi-core optical fiber connector MPO / MTP has been widely used, and the requirement for interface density in the data center has also increased greatly.

[0003] Currently, the commonly used standard multi-core optical fiber connector interfaces include 8-core MPO / MTP interfaces, 12-core MPO / MTP interfaces, and 16-core MPO / MTP interfaces. In the data center, high-density optical fiber cabling usually uses an MPO / MTP adapter module to complete the connection of MPO / MTP-MPO / MTP pre-terminated optical cables and jumpers. In the existing mainstream solutions, one is to directly open MPO / MTP adapter installation holes on the front panel of the optical fiber distribution box; or use an MPO / MTP adapter module for cabling. The method of directly opening MPO / MTP adapter installation holes on the front panel affects the appearance, is inconvenient for disassembly and maintenance, and cannot achieve high-density cabling; the existing modular MPO / MTP adapter module often occupies a large space, has a complex structure, and is inconvenient to operate. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the above-mentioned disadvantages, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an MPO / MTP optical fiber adapter module for connecting MPO / MTP-MPO / MTP pre-terminated optical cables and jumpers in a high-density scenario, which has a simple structure, occupies less space, and is convenient to disassemble.

[0005] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] An optical fiber adapter module includes an adapter bracket. The adapter bracket includes a first outer plate and a second outer plate. A connecting plate is connected between the first outer plate and the second outer plate. Between the first outer plate and the second outer plate, a partition plate is arranged on the connecting plate. The partition plate divides the space between the first outer plate and the second outer plate into a plurality of adapter slots, and an adapter (MPO / MTP adapter) is arranged in the adapter slot.

[0007] Between the first outer plate and the second outer plate, a plurality of (two or more) partition plates are arranged on the connecting plate. The plurality of partition plates are arranged in sequence and divide the space between the first outer plate and the second outer plate into a plurality of adapter slots.

[0008] Between the adapter and the side wall of the adapter slot, the adapter is provided with positioning bumps, and the side wall of the adapter slot is provided with positioning chutes that cooperate with the positioning bumps. The positioning chutes are arranged along the notch direction of the adapter slot, and the positioning bumps are located in the positioning chutes. The adapter is limited by the positioning bumps and the positioning chutes to prevent the adapter from displacing along the length direction of the adapter.

[0009] The adapter slot is provided with a clamping member, and the clamping member limits the adapter in the adapter slot.

[0010] The clamping member includes a notch piece, which is located at the notch of the adapter slot and is respectively clamped to the side walls of the adapter slot at both ends, so that the clamping member limits the adapter in the adapter slot.

[0011] The clamping member includes a side wall piece, which is located between the adapter and the side wall of the adapter slot; the side wall piece is provided with fins, one end of the fin is connected to the side wall piece, the fin faces the tail end of the adapter with the opening of the adapter, and the adapter slot is provided with fin locking holes, and the fin is clamped in the fin locking holes.

[0012] During use, the fin of the clamping member is squeezed so that the clamping member and the adapter are simultaneously inserted into the adapter slot. When the fin travels to the fin locking hole, the fin breaks free from the restraint of the inner wall of the adapter slot and is reset and clamped in the fin locking hole, so that the clamping member limits the adapter in the adapter slot. By squeezing the fin through the fin locking hole, the fin can enter between the adapter and the side wall of the adapter slot, and the disassembly of the adapter can be realized. The fin is clamped in the fin locking hole, which can not only clamp the adapter in the adapter slot to prevent the adapter from falling off from the notch of the adapter slot, but also prevent the adapter from displacing towards the tail end side of the adapter.

[0013] The side wall piece includes a first side wall piece and a second side wall piece. Both the first side wall piece and the second side wall piece are arranged on the notch piece. The notch piece is located at the notch of the adapter slot. The first side wall piece and the second side wall piece are respectively located on both sides of the adapter and between the side wall of the adapter slot and the adapter.

[0014] The clamping member is provided with a positioning piece, and the adapter is provided with a positioning piece slot, and the positioning piece is located in the positioning piece slot. Through the cooperation of the positioning piece and the positioning piece slot, the positioning connection between the clamping member and the adapter is realized.

[0015] The adapter slot of the adapter bracket includes a first row of adapter slots and a second row of adapter slots, and the first row of adapter slots and the second row of adapter slots are arranged back to back.

[0016] The adapter slot is located at the head end of the adapter bracket, and a wire management loop is arranged at the tail end of the adapter bracket.

[0017] An optical fiber adapter module includes a module bracket. The module bracket is provided with a bracket cavity, and several (at least two) adapter brackets are arranged in sequence in the bracket cavity.

[0018] The first outer plate or the second outer plate is provided with a clamping strip, and the clamping strip is provided with a clamping block. The module bracket is provided with a clamping hole for cooperating with the clamping block, and the clamping block on the clamping strip is clamped in the clamping hole. The clamping of the clamping block in the clamping hole enables the adapter bracket to be clamped in the bracket cavity of the module bracket. By pressing the clamping block through the clamping hole, the clamping strip deforms and the clamping block disengages from the clamping hole, and the disassembly of the adapter bracket can be realized.

[0019] The first outer plate or the second outer plate is provided with a guiding strip, and the guiding strip is arranged along the length direction of the adapter bracket. The module bracket is provided with a guiding chute for cooperating with the guiding strip, and the guiding strip slides in the guiding chute. The adapter bracket is limited by the guiding strip and the guiding chute to prevent the adapter bracket from displacing in the width direction of the adapter bracket; through the cooperation of the clamping block and the clamping hole, the adapter bracket is clamped in the bracket cavity.

[0020] The first outer plate or the second outer plate is provided with a lifting hole. By hooking a component such as a pull ring on the lifting hole, it is convenient for the adapter bracket to disengage from the bracket installation cavity.

[0021] The adapter is one of 8-core, 12-core, 16-core, and 24-core adapters.

[0022] The adapter module of the present utility model adopts an open and borderless installation method, which not only saves space and is convenient for use in a high-density environment, but also is easy to disassemble and assemble the adapter, improving the operation efficiency.

[0023] The adapter module of the present utility model adopts a manual pressing disassembly structure, which can prevent the module from being violently pulled out during use and damaging the optical fiber. Description of the Drawings

[0024] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the adapter bracket of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the adapter installation of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic structural diagram of the adapter installation of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the clamping member of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 5This is a partial schematic view of the module support structure of the present utility model. Detailed implementation mode

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As Figures 1-5 shown, an optical fiber adapter module includes an adapter bracket. The adapter bracket includes a first outer plate 1 and a second outer plate 2. The first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 are connected by a connecting plate 3. The connecting plate 3 divides the space between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 into a left cavity and a right cavity of the same size. At the head end of the adapter bracket (the head ends of the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2), between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 (inside the left cavity and the right cavity), the connecting plate 3 is provided with a spacer plate 4. The spacer plate 4 is arranged parallel to the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2. The spacer plate 4 divides the left cavity into an upper left adapter slot and a lower left adapter slot of the same size. The spacer plate 4 divides the right cavity into an upper right adapter slot and a lower right adapter slot of the same size. The upper left adapter slot and the lower left adapter slot form a first column of adapter slots. The upper right adapter slot and the lower right adapter slot form a second column of adapter slots. The first column of adapter slots and the second column of adapter slots are arranged back to back.

[0032] Four adapters are respectively installed in the adapter slots. The two adapters in the first column of adapter slots and the two adapters in the second column of adapter slots are arranged opposite to each other.

[0033] An upper positioning convex block is arranged on the upper side of the adapter, and a lower positioning convex block is arranged on the lower side of the adapter. Two inner walls of the adapter slot are respectively provided with an upper positioning chute for cooperating with the upper positioning convex block and a lower positioning chute for cooperating with the lower positioning convex block. The upper positioning chute and the lower positioning chute are arranged along the slot opening direction of the adapter slot. When the adapter is inserted into the adapter slot, the upper positioning convex block is located in the upper positioning chute, and the lower positioning convex block is located in the lower positioning chute.

[0034] As Figures 1-3 shown, taking the upper right adapter slot and the lower right adapter slot in the second column of adapter slots as an example, the first outer plate 1 is provided with a first positioning chute 182, the second outer plate 2 is provided with a second positioning chute 282, and the spacer plate 4 is provided with a third positioning chute 482; the upper positioning convex block of the adapter 81 is located in the first positioning chute 182, and the lower positioning convex block is located in the third positioning chute 482; the upper positioning convex block of the adapter 82 is located in the third positioning chute 482, and the lower positioning convex block is located in the second positioning chute 282.

[0035] The adapter 8 is limited in the adapter card slot by the clamping member 6. The clamping member 6 includes a notch piece 61. The notch piece 61 is located at the notch of the adapter card slot. The side wall of the adapter card slot is provided with a notch piece card slot. Both ends of the notch piece 61 are located in the notch piece card slot, so that the clamping member limits the adapter in the adapter card slot.

[0036] Four adapter card slots are located at the head end of the adapter bracket. A wire management loop 6 is provided at the tail end of the adapter bracket. The cable at the tail end of the adapter passes through the wire management loop 6.

[0037] As Figure 5 shown, the module bracket 7 is provided with a bracket cavity 71. A plurality of adapter brackets are arranged in the bracket cavity 71. The plurality of adapter brackets are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the adapter bracket in the bracket cavity 71 (the adapter brackets are arranged vertically in sequence in the bracket cavity 71).

[0038] The adapter is an 8-core adapter.

[0039] At the head ends of the first outer plate and the second outer plate, both the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 are provided with lifting holes 9. By hooking the lifting holes 9 with components such as a pull ring, it is convenient for the adapter bracket to disengage from the bracket installation cavity 71.

[0040] Embodiment 2

[0041] In Embodiment 1, the adapter 8 is limited in the adapter card slot by the clamping member 6. As other embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the clamping member 6 includes a notch piece 61. The notch piece 61 is provided with a positioning piece 65. Both ends of the notch piece 61 are respectively connected with a first side wall piece 62 and a second side wall piece 64. The first side wall piece 62 is provided with a first fin 63. One end of the first fin 63 is connected with the first side wall piece 62, and the other end extends away from the first side wall piece 62 outward. The second side wall piece 64 is provided with a second fin. One end of the second fin is connected with the second side wall piece 64, and the other end extends away from the second side wall piece 64 outward.

[0042] The adapter 8 is provided with a positioning piece card slot for cooperating with the positioning piece 65. The two side walls of the adapter card slot are respectively provided with a fin card hole for cooperating with the first fin 63 and a fin card hole for cooperating with the second fin. When the adapter is installed in the adapter card slot, the notch piece 61 is located at the notch of the adapter card slot, the positioning piece 65 is located in the positioning piece card slot, the first side wall piece and the second side wall piece are located on both sides of the adapter 8 and between the adapter 8 and the side wall of the adapter card slot. The first fin 63 and the second fin are respectively clamped in the corresponding fin card holes. The openings of the first fin 63 and the second fin both face the tail end of the adapter, so as to limit the adapter in the adapter card slot.

[0043] As Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, taking the upper right adapter slot and the lower right adapter slot of the second column adapter slot as examples, the first outer plate 1 is provided with a first fin card hole 161, the second outer plate 2 is provided with a second fin card hole 261, and the spacer 4 is provided with a third fin card hole 461; the notch piece of the clamping member 67 is located at the notch of the upper right adapter slot, the positioning piece of the clamping member 67 is located in the positioning piece slot of the adapter 81, the first fin is clamped in the first fin card hole 161, and the second fin is clamped in the third fin card hole 461, so that the clamping member 67 limits the adapter 81 in the upper right adapter slot; the notch piece of the clamping member 68 is located at the notch of the lower right adapter slot, the positioning piece of the clamping member 68 is located in the positioning piece slot of the adapter 82, the first fin is clamped in the third fin card hole 461, and the second fin is clamped in the second fin card hole 261, so that the clamping member 68 limits the adapter 82 in the lower right adapter slot.

[0044] Embodiment 3

[0045] In Embodiment 1, the four adapter slots are designed in a 2x2 back-to-back manner. As other embodiments, a plurality of spacers 4 are provided on the connecting plate 3. The plurality of spacers 4 are sequentially arranged between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 and are arranged parallel to the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 to divide the space between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 into more adapter slots, which is suitable for use in higher density environments. For example, 2 spacers can divide the space between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 into 6 adapter slots, forming a 2x3 back-to-back design; 3 spacers can divide the space between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 into 8 adapter slots, forming a 2x4 back-to-back design.

[0046] Embodiment 4

[0047] In Embodiment 1, the connecting plate 3 divides the space between the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 into a left cavity and a right cavity of the same size. As other embodiments, the connecting plate 3 is arranged on the same side of the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2. The connecting plate 3 and the first outer plate 1 and the second outer plate 2 form a single-sided cavity, and the spacer is arranged in the single-sided cavity to form a single-row adapter slot.

[0048] Embodiment 5

[0049] In Embodiment 1, the adapter is an 8-core adapter. As other embodiments, the adapter is set to any one of 12-core, 16-core, and 24-core adapters.

[0050] Embodiment 6

[0051] In Embodiment 1, a plurality of adapter brackets are sequentially arranged in the bracket cavity 71 along the width direction of the adapter bracket (the adapter brackets are vertically arranged in the bracket cavity 71) as Figure 1 , 2As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, guide bars and bracket buckles are respectively provided on the outer side surfaces of the first outer plate and the second outer plate of the adapter bracket. The guide bars and the bracket buckles are both arranged along the length direction of the adapter bracket. The bracket buckle is located between the adapter and the cable management ring 6. The bracket buckle includes a buckle bar hole, and a card bar is arranged in the buckle bar hole. One end of the card bar is connected to the buckle bar hole, and the other end is provided with a card block. The card block protrudes from the outer surface of the card bar and the outer side surface of the adapter bracket.

[0052] Taking the first outer plate 1 of the adapter bracket as an example, the outer side surface of the first outer plate 1 is provided with a guide bar 14 and a bracket buckle. The guide bar 13 and the bracket buckle are both arranged along the length direction of the first outer plate 1. The bracket buckle includes a buckle bar hole 11, and a card bar 12 is arranged in the buckle bar hole 11. One end of the card bar 12 is connected to the buckle bar hole 11, and the other end is provided with a card block 13. The card block 13 protrudes from the outer surface of the card bar 12 and protrudes from the outer side surface of the first outer plate 1.

[0053] On the contact surfaces between the upper and lower sides of the module bracket 7 and the outer plate, the bracket cavity 71 is respectively provided with a guide chute and a buckle hole 72. The guide chute is used for cooperating with the guide bar 13, and the buckle hole 72 is used for accommodating the card block to realize the clamping of the bracket buckle, so that the adapter bracket is clamped in the bracket cavity.

[0054] Embodiment 7

[0055] In Embodiment 1, multiple adapter brackets are arranged in the bracket cavity 71 in sequence along the width direction of the adapter bracket (the adapter brackets are arranged vertically in sequence in the bracket cavity 71). As other embodiments, multiple adapter brackets are arranged in the bracket cavity 71 in sequence along the height direction of the adapter bracket (the adapter brackets are arranged horizontally in sequence in the bracket cavity 71).

[0056] Embodiment 8

[0057] In Embodiment 7, multiple adapter brackets are arranged in the bracket cavity 71 in sequence along the height direction of the adapter bracket (the adapter brackets are arranged horizontally in sequence in the bracket cavity 71). Card bars are arranged at the edges of the first outer plate and the second outer plate. One end of the card bar is connected to the outer plate, and the other end is provided with a card block. There is a deformation space between the card bar and the outer plate. The card block is located on the side surface of the card bar away from the deformation space, and the card block faces the outside of the outer plate. On the contact surface between the card block and the module bracket, the module bracket is provided with a buckle hole for cooperating with the card block, and the card block on the card bar is clamped in the buckle hole to realize the clamping of the adapter bracket in the bracket cavity.

[0058] The above embodiments do not limit the present invention in any way. Any technical solutions obtained by means of equivalent replacement or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optical fiber adapter module, characterized in that, It includes an adapter bracket, the adapter bracket includes a first outer plate and a second outer plate, a connecting plate is connected between the first outer plate and the second outer plate, and a spacer plate is arranged between the first outer plate and the second outer plate. The spacer plate divides the space between the first outer plate and the second outer plate into a plurality of adapter card slots, and the adapter is arranged in the adapter card slot.

2. The optical fiber adapter module according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of the spacer plates are provided, and the plurality of spacer plates are arranged in sequence between the first outer plate and the second outer plate.

3. An optical fiber adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Between the adapter and the side wall of the adapter card slot, the adapter is provided with a positioning bump, the side wall of the adapter card slot is provided with a positioning chute for cooperating with the positioning bump, the positioning chute is arranged along the notch direction of the adapter card slot, and the positioning bump is located in the positioning chute.

4. A fiber optic adapter module according to claim 1, wherein, The adapter card slot is provided with a clamping member, and the clamping member limits the adapter in the adapter card slot.

5. An optical fiber adapter module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping member includes a notch piece, the notch piece is located at the notch of the adapter card slot, and both ends of the notch piece are respectively clamped with the side walls of the adapter card slot.

6. An optical fiber adapter module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping member includes a side wall piece, and the side wall piece is located between the adapter and the side wall of the adapter card slot; the side wall piece is provided with fins, one end of the fin is connected to the side wall piece, the fin faces the tail end of the adapter with the opening of the adapter, and the adapter card slot is provided with fin card holes, and the fin is clamped in the fin card holes.

7. The optical fiber adapter module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side wall piece includes a first side wall piece and a second side wall piece, both the first side wall piece and the second side wall piece are arranged on the notch piece, the notch piece is located at the notch of the adapter card slot, the first side wall piece and the second side wall piece are respectively located on both sides of the adapter and between the side wall of the adapter card slot and the adapter.

8. The optical fiber adapter module according to claim 4, wherein The clamping member is provided with a positioning piece, and the adapter is provided with a positioning piece card slot, and the positioning piece is located in the positioning piece card slot.

9. An optical fiber adapter module according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It includes a module bracket, the module bracket is provided with a bracket cavity, and a plurality of adapter brackets are arranged in the bracket cavity in sequence.

10. The optical fiber adapter module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first outer plate or the second outer plate is provided with a card strip, the card strip is provided with a card block, and the module bracket is provided with a snap hole for cooperating with the card block, and the card block on the card strip is clamped in the snap hole.

11. The fiber optic adapter module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first outer plate or the second outer plate is provided with a guide strip, the guide strip is arranged along the length direction of the adapter bracket, and the module bracket is provided with a guide chute for cooperating with the guide strip, and the guide strip slides in the guide chute.

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