FC type-LC type adapter

By designing the FC-LC adapter, using modular jack latch mechanism and sealant filling, the problems of easy collision and poor compatibility of FC-type fiber connectors are solved, and the signal is stable transmission and low loss are achieved.

CN223078510UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08HONGYA CHUANGJIE COMM

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422377388.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-28
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-28

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Technical Problem

The pin body of the existing FC-type fiber optic connector is prone to damage when plugging and unplugging, and has little compatibility and cannot be directly connected to the LC-type fiber optic connector.

Method used

An FC-LC adapter is designed, including SC ceramic core, tail handle, FC adapter rear seat, LC ceramic core and LC rear seat. It adopts a modular jack latch mechanism, and connects to the LC rear seat through the FC adapter rear seat, is filled with sealant, and combines the setting of spring and open ceramic ring to achieve guide and stable connection.

Benefits of technology

It prevents collisions from the end surface of the LC ceramic ferrule, improves the stability and reliability of the connection, realizes wide compatibility between FC type and LC type optical fiber connectors, and reduces signal transmission loss and noise interference.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sickbeds, and provides an FC type-LC type adapter which comprises an SC ceramic ferrule, a tail handle, an FC adapter rear seat, an LC ceramic ferrule and an LC rear seat, the LC ceramic ferrule and the SC ceramic ferrule are embedded into the left end and the right end of the tail handle respectively, the tail handle and the LC ceramic ferrule are installed in the FC adapter rear seat, and the tail end of the LC ceramic ferrule penetrates out of the FC adapter rear seat and then is installed in the LC rear seat; the beneficial effects of the utility model are that: solve CN202003058U in the ceramic core rod that phi 1.25 mm on the pin body is easy to crush when plugging, and the compatibility of this optical fiber connector is small, and consequently the FC type-LC type adapter is urgently needed to solve the above problem.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of adapters, in particular to an FC-LC adapter. Background Art

[0002] FC fiber optic connectors and LC fiber optic connectors are two common types of fiber optic connectors. FC fiber optic connectors usually have metal sleeves and are fastened by screw buckles, while LC fiber optic connectors use a modular jack latch mechanism and are often used to connect SFP modules. Due to the differences in size and structure between the two connectors, a specific adapter is required to directly connect them.

[0003] The patent document with publication number CN202003058U discloses an optical adapter, which includes a ferrule body, a Φ1.25mm ceramic sleeve, and an external structural member. The ferrule body is pressed by a Φ2.5mm ceramic core rod, a Φ1.25mm ceramic core rod, and a press seat, and an optical fiber is inserted into the interior, and a Φ1.25mm ceramic sleeve is sleeved on one end of the Φ1.25mm ceramic core rod of the ferrule body.

[0004] Although the utility model can simply realize the docking of two sizes of ceramic core rod fiber optic connectors without the need for an attached optical cable, with low loss, and provides convenience for the conversion of fiber optic connectors, the Φ1.25mm ceramic core rod on the pin body is easily damaged during insertion and removal, and the fiber optic connector has low compatibility, so an FC-LC adapter is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, an FC-LC adapter is provided to solve the problem that the Φ1.25mm ceramic core rod on the pin body in CN202003058U is easily damaged during plugging and unplugging, and the optical fiber connector has low compatibility. Therefore, an FC-LC adapter is urgently needed to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The purpose and effect of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0007] An FC-LC adapter comprises: an SC ceramic ferrule, a tail handle, an FC adapter back seat, an LC ceramic ferrule and an LC back seat, wherein the LC ceramic ferrule and the SC ceramic ferrule are respectively embedded in the left and right ends of the tail handle, the tail handle and the LC ceramic ferrule are installed in the FC adapter back seat, and the end of the LC ceramic ferrule passes through the FC adapter back seat and is installed in the LC back seat.

[0008] Optionally, the external thread of the FC adapter rear seat is connected with an FC outer nut, an FC inner sleeve is embedded in the FC outer nut, and the FC inner sleeve is sleeved on the SC ceramic ferrule, the right end of the tail handle and the right end of the FC adapter rear seat.

[0009] Optionally, an FC inner sleeve extends from the outer end of the SC ceramic ferrule.

[0010] Optionally, a spring is installed inside the FC inner sleeve. The spring is sleeved on the right end of the tail handle, and the right end of the spring abuts against the protruding part of the right end of the tail handle.

[0011] Optionally, an open ceramic ring is sleeved on the left end of the LC ceramic ferrule, and the open ceramic ring is tightly connected to the inside of the right end of the LC rear seat.

[0012] Optionally, sealant is filled between the FC adapter rear seat and the LC rear seat.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The setting of the FC adapter rear seat can not only prevent the end face of the LC ceramic ferrule from being bruised, but also play a guiding role for the connecting piece inserted on the LC ceramic ferrule, facilitating the insertion and extraction of the connecting piece;

[0015] 2. The LC adapter (LC ceramic ferrule and LC rear seat) adopts a modular jack (RJ) latch mechanism and has wide compatibility;

[0016] 3. Converting the original FC type end interface into an LC type end interface facilitates the efficient conversion of equipment;

[0017] 4. This adapter has no attached optical cable, has low loss, and can effectively solve the problem of eliminating interference of loop noise, enabling the signal to be transmitted smoothly;

[0018] 5. The setting of the open ceramic ring makes the LC rear seat and the FC adapter rear seat tightly connected, making the product have good stability and reliability. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the whole of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic front view structure diagram of the whole of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic front view sectional structure diagram of the whole of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals in the figure: SC ceramic ferrule 1, FC inner sleeve 2, tail handle 3, FC outer nut 4, FC adapter rear seat 5, LC ceramic ferrule 6, open ceramic ring 7, LC rear seat 8, spring 9. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , for a further description of the embodiments of the present utility model;

[0024] An FC-type - LC-type adapter, comprising: an SC ceramic ferrule 1, a tailstock 3, an FC adapter rear seat 5, an LC ceramic ferrule 6, and an LC rear seat 8. The LC ceramic ferrule 6 and the SC ceramic ferrule 1 are respectively embedded in the left and right ends of the tailstock 3. The tailstock 3 and the LC ceramic ferrule 6 are installed in the FC adapter rear seat 5, and the end of the LC ceramic ferrule 6 passes through the FC adapter rear seat 5 and is installed in the LC rear seat 8. A split ceramic ring 7 is sleeved on the left end of the LC ceramic ferrule 6, and the split ceramic ring 7 is tightly connected to the inner part of the right end of the LC rear seat 8. A sealant is filled between the FC adapter rear seat 5 and the LC rear seat 8.

[0025] Wherein, an FC outer nut 4 is threadedly connected to the outside of the FC adapter rear seat 5, an FC inner sleeve 2 is embedded in the FC outer nut 4, the FC inner sleeve 2 is sleeved on the SC ceramic ferrule 1, the right end of the tailstock 3, and the right end of the FC adapter rear seat 5, and the outer end of the SC ceramic ferrule 1 extends out of the FC inner sleeve 2.

[0026] In addition, a spring 9 is installed in the FC inner sleeve 2, the spring 9 is sleeved on the right end of the tailstock 3, and the right end of the spring 9 abuts against the protruding part at the right end of the tailstock 3.

[0027] The manufacturing process of this adapter is as follows:

[0028] In the first step, the tailstock 3 is an important part of the fiber optic connector. First, the measured and cut optical fiber is inserted into the tailstock 3 and fixed, and then the end face of the optical fiber is polished to make it flat and smooth.

[0029] In the second step, the SC ceramic ferrule 1 and the LC ceramic ferrule 6 are respectively pressed into the left and right ends of the tailstock 3 and connected to the optical fiber. The SC ceramic ferrule 1 and the LC ceramic ferrule 6 are the core parts of the fiber optic connector, responsible for realizing the precise docking and signal transmission between optical fibers, and thus a semi-finished product is obtained.

[0030] In the third step, a split ceramic ring 7 is worn on the left end of the LC ceramic ferrule 6. Then, the spring 9 is installed in the FC inner sleeve 2. Then, the FC inner sleeve 2 is inserted into the left end of the FC outer nut 4. Next, the FC outer nut 4 is moved to sleeve the FC inner sleeve 2 on the right end of the FC adapter rear seat 5 and the FC outer nut 4 is rotated so that the FC outer nut 4 is threadedly connected to the outside of the FC adapter rear seat 5.

[0031] In the fourth step, glue is applied at the connection between the LC rear seat 8 and the FC adapter rear seat 5, and then it is inserted parallel into the inside of the FC adapter rear seat 5. At this time, the LC rear seat 8 is tightly sleeved outside the split ceramic ring 7. After the glue dries, a test is carried out, and when the product is qualified, the production is completed.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are:

[0033] 1. The setting of the FC adapter rear seat 5 can not only prevent the end face of the LC ceramic ferrule 6 from being bruised, but also play a guiding role for the connecting piece inserted on the LC ceramic ferrule 6, facilitating the insertion and extraction of the connecting piece;

[0034] 2. The LC adapter (LC ceramic ferrule 6 and LC rear seat 8) adopts a modular jack (RJ) latch mechanism and has wide compatibility;

[0035] 3. Convert the original FC type end interface into an LC type end interface to facilitate the efficient conversion of equipment;

[0036] 4. This adapter has no attached optical cable, has low loss, and can effectively solve the problem of eliminating interference of loop noise, enabling the signal to be transmitted smoothly;

[0037] 5. The setting of the open ceramic ring 7 makes the LC rear seat 8 and the FC adapter rear seat 5 tightly connected, making the product have good stability and reliability.

Claims

1. An FC type - LC type adapter, characterized in that, Comprising: SC ceramic ferrule (1), tailstock (3), FC adapter rear seat (5), LC ceramic ferrule (6) and LC rear seat (8). The LC ceramic ferrule (6) and the SC ceramic ferrule (1) are respectively embedded in the left and right ends of the tailstock (3). The tailstock (3) and the LC ceramic ferrule (6) are installed in the FC adapter rear seat (5), and the end of the LC ceramic ferrule (6) passes through the FC adapter rear seat (5) and is then installed in the LC rear seat (8).

2. The FC-type - LC-type adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The FC adapter rear seat (5) is externally threadedly connected with an FC outer nut (4). An FC inner sleeve (2) is embedded in the FC outer nut (4). The FC inner sleeve (2) is sleeved on the SC ceramic ferrule (1), the right end of the tailstock (3) and the right end of the FC adapter rear seat (5).

3. The FC type - LC type adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer end of the SC ceramic ferrule (1) extends out of the FC inner sleeve (2).

4. The FC type - LC type adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring (9) is installed in the FC inner sleeve (2). The spring (9) is sleeved on the right end of the tailstock (3), and the right end of the spring (9) abuts against the protruding part at the right end of the tailstock (3).

5. The FC type - LC type adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An open ceramic ring (7) is sleeved on the left end of the LC ceramic ferrule (6). The open ceramic ring (7) is tightly connected with the inner part of the right end of the LC rear seat (8).

6. The FC type - LC type adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sealant is filled between the FC adapter rear seat (5) and the LC rear seat (8).

Citation Information

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