Cable storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a cable storage device which comprises a storage box which comprises a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates, a containing space is formed between the side plates and the bottom plate, the containing space is used for containing a plurality of first cables and a plurality of second cables, and one side plate is provided with an opening; the adapter plate is detachably arranged in the storage box and abuts against the bottom plate, and a plurality of clamping holes are formed in the adapter plate; each adapter is correspondingly clamped in each clamping hole in the plurality of clamping holes, each adapter comprises a first end and a second end, the first end is used for being connected with a first cable, and the second end is used for being connected with a second cable; the plurality of first cables extend from the first end to the adjacent side plate, are arranged in a bunch shape along the inner wall of the side plate to the opening and extend out of the storage box from the opening, and the plurality of second cables extend from the second end to the adjacent side plate, are arranged in a bunch shape along the inner wall of the side plate to the opening and extend out of the storage box from the opening. The device is wide in application range, high in space utilization rate, reasonable in structure and convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of optical fiber connection, and in particular to a cable storage device. Background Art

[0002] Fiber optic communications are widely used in communication transmission trunk lines and access networks due to their high bandwidth, high speed, and resistance to electromagnetic pollution. The physical connection equipment in optical transmission networks is equipped with fiber optic patch panels, which connect optical cables from different areas and store and protect the optical fibers.

[0003] Existing fiber optic patch panels have a simple structure, limited functionality, and limited capacity expansion. The traditional integrated design is not well adapted to different splicing devices. Furthermore, the fibers entering and exiting existing fiber optic patch panels often share a common winding area during coiling, resulting in disordered winding within the module and hindering subsequent maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above, the present application provides a cable storage device to solve the problems of disordered winding in existing optical fiber connection modules and the inability to adapt well to different devices.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a cable storage device, comprising: a storage box, comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates, the plurality of side plates being sequentially connected to the peripheral sides of the bottom plate, a receiving space being formed between the plurality of side plates and the bottom plate, the receiving space being used to accommodate a plurality of first cables and a plurality of second cables, one of the plurality of side plates being provided with an opening; an adapter plate being detachably arranged in the storage box and abutting against the bottom plate, the adapter plate being provided with a plurality of card holes; a plurality of adapters, each of the plurality of adapters being correspondingly clamped in each of the plurality of card holes, A card hole is adapted to each of the adapters, and the adapter includes a first end and a second end, the first end is used to connect a first cable among the multiple first cables, and the second end is used to connect a second cable among the second cables, the multiple first cables extend from the first end to the side panel adjacent to the first end and are arranged in a bundle shape along the inner wall of the side panel to the opening and extend out of the storage box from the opening, and the multiple second cables extend from the second end to the side panel adjacent to the second end and are arranged in a bundle shape along the inner wall of the side panel to the opening and extend out of the storage box from the opening.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present application, a guide plate is provided on the side of the base plate facing the adapter plate, the guide plate is arranged opposite to the side plate on which the opening is provided, the guide plate is spaced apart from the adjacent side plate, and the two ends of the adapter plate are abutted against the guide plate and the side plate opposite to the side plate on which the opening is provided.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present application, the guide plate includes a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end have an arc-shaped structure, and the second end extends toward the opening.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, a partition plate is further provided on the side of the base plate facing the adapter plate, the partition plate is connected to the second end, the partition plate divides the opening into a first opening and a second opening, the multiple first cables extend from the first opening, and the multiple second cables extend from the second opening.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, a first clip is provided on the inner wall of the guide plate facing the adapter plate, a second clip is provided on the inner wall of the side plate opposite to the side plate on which the opening is provided, and a first clipping portion and a second clipping portion are respectively provided at both ends of the adapter plate, the first clip is used to clamp the first clipping portion, and the second clip is used to clamp the second clipping portion.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, two first positioning plates are further provided on the inner wall of the guide plate facing the adapter plate, and the two first positioning plates are respectively located on both sides of the first buckle, and two second positioning plates are further provided on the inner wall of the side plate opposite to the side plate on which the opening is provided, and the two second positioning plates are respectively located on both sides of the second buckle, and the two first positioning plates and the two second positioning plates are used to limit the adapter plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the guide plate faces the inner wall of the side panel provided with the opening and the inner wall of each side panel extends into the accommodating space with multiple cable management plates, and the cable management plates are used to block and limit the multiple first cables and the multiple second cables.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, the storage box further includes a cover plate, each side plate has a plurality of protrusions extending into the accommodating space, the protrusions are located above the wire management plate, and the peripheral side of the cover plate is clamped between the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of wire management plates.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, an arc-shaped plate is further provided on the side of the bottom plate facing the adapter plate, the arc-shaped plate is connected to the side plate provided with the opening, and one end of the arc-shaped plate abuts against the opening.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, a clamping piece is sleeved on the outer side of each adapter, and clamping blocks are provided on both sides of the clamping piece. The clamping blocks are elastic and abut against the adapter plate.

[0015] In the cable storage device of the present application, the adapter plate is removably mounted within the storage box. Users can select the desired adapter plate based on actual needs, making it compatible with a wider range of devices. The adapter plate holds multiple adapters, enabling the splicing of multiple first cables with multiple second cables, resulting in high space utilization. Multiple first cables and multiple second cables can extend from either end of the adapter, arranged in bundles along the sidewalls of the storage box, and then extend uniformly from the opening. This rational structure keeps the storage box clean and tidy, making it easy to maintain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cable storage device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of application scenario of the cable storage device shown.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a cable storage device is shown.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a cable storage device is shown.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the cable storage device is shown.

[0021] Description of main component symbols

[0022] Cable storage device 100

[0023] Storage Box 10

[0024] Opening 11

[0025] First opening 111

[0026] Second opening 112

[0027] Bottom plate 12

[0028] Curved plate 121

[0029] Partition plate 122

[0030] First side plate 13

[0031] Second side plate 14

[0032] The third side plate 15

[0033] Fourth side panel 16

[0034] protrusion 131

[0035] Second buckle 141

[0036] Second positioning plate 142

[0037] Guide plate 17

[0038] First end portion 171

[0039] Second end portion 172

[0040] First buckle 173

[0041] First positioning plate 174

[0042] Cable management plate 18

[0043] Cover 19

[0044] First cover plate 191

[0045] Second cover plate 192

[0046] Through hole 193

[0047] Adapter plate 20

[0048] Card hole 21

[0049] Adapter 22

[0050] Holder 221

[0051] Block 222

[0052] First end 223

[0053] Second end 224

[0054] First cable 23

[0055] Second cable 24

[0056] First clamping portion 25

[0057] Second clamping portion 26

[0058] Tag 27

[0059] Accommodation space 30

[0060] First accommodating space 31

[0061] The second accommodating space 32

[0062] The third accommodating space 33 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, words such as "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "for example" in the embodiments of the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of words such as "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a concrete manner. The following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0065] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, or mutual communication; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0066] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In addition, in the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited.

[0067] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0068] Existing fiber optic patch panels have a simple structure, limited functionality, limited capacity, and are not well adapted to different devices. Furthermore, the fibers entering and exiting existing fiber optic patch panels often share a common winding area during coiling, resulting in disordered windings within the module and hindering subsequent maintenance.

[0069] In view of this, the present application provides a cable storage device. In an embodiment of the present application, the cables to be stored in the cable storage device may include optical fibers.

[0070] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cable storage device 100 includes a storage box 10, an adapter plate 20, and a plurality of adapters 22. The storage box 10 includes a bottom plate 12 and a plurality of side plates, such as a first side plate 13, a second side plate 14, a third side plate 15, and a fourth side plate 16. The first side plate 13, the second side plate 14, the third side plate 15, and the fourth side plate 16 are sequentially connected to the circumference of the bottom plate 12. A storage space 30 is formed between the first side plate 13, the second side plate 14, the third side plate 15, and the fourth side plate 16 and the bottom plate 12. The storage space 30 is used to accommodate a plurality of first cables 23 and a plurality of second cables 24. An opening 11 is provided on the fourth side plate 16. The adapter plate 20 is detachably disposed in the storage box 10 and abuts against the bottom plate 12. A plurality of latch holes 21 are provided on the adapter plate 20. Each adapter 22 among the plurality of adapters 22 is correspondingly mounted within each of the plurality of holes 21. Each hole 21 is adapted to fit within each adapter 22. The adapter 22 includes a first end 223 and a second end 224. The first end 223 is configured to receive a first cable 23 among the plurality of first cables 23, and the second end 224 is configured to receive a second cable 24 among the second cables 24. The plurality of first cables 23 extend from the first end 223 toward the first side panel 13 adjacent to the first end 223, and are arranged in a bundle along the inner wall of the first side panel 13 to the opening 11, extending out of the storage box 10 from the opening 11. The plurality of second cables 24 extend from the second end 224 toward the third side panel 15 adjacent to the second end 224, and are arranged in a bundle along the inner wall of the third side panel 15 to the opening 11, extending out of the storage box 10 from the opening 11.

[0071] It is understandable that in other embodiments, the opening 11 may also be provided on the first side plate 13 , the second side plate 14 , or the third side plate 15 .

[0072] In this embodiment, the first side plate 13 and the third side plate 15 are disposed opposite to each other, and the second side plate 14 and the fourth side plate 16 are disposed opposite to each other.

[0073] In the above embodiment, the adapter plate 20 is removably mounted within the storage box 10. The user can select the adapter plate 20 required based on the actual adapter 22 required and replace it accordingly. This allows for adaptability to a wider range of devices, a wide range of applications, and strong practicality. The adapter plate 20 holds multiple adapters 22, enabling the splicing of multiple cables, resulting in high space utilization. Multiple first cables 23 and multiple second cables 24 can be arranged in bundles from both sides of the adapter plate 20 to the opening 11 and then extend from the opening 11 into the storage box 10. This rational structure keeps the storage box 10 clean and tidy, facilitating subsequent maintenance.

[0074] Combine Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, a clamping member 221 is sleeved on the outer side of each adapter 22 , and clamping blocks 222 are provided on both sides of the clamping member 221 . The clamping blocks 222 are elastic and abut against the adapter plate 20 .

[0075] In the above embodiment, when the relevant technicians install the adapter 22 into the card hole 21, they press the blocks 222 on both sides of the clamping member 221 to make the blocks 222 move away; after the adapter 22 is installed into the card hole 21, the blocks 222 on both sides of the clamping member 221 elastically recover and press against the adapter plate 20, thereby fixing the adapter 22.

[0076] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, a guide plate 17 is provided on the side of the base plate 12 facing the adapter plate 20. The guide plate 17 is disposed opposite the fourth side plate 16. The guide plate 17 is spaced apart from the adjacent first side plate 13 and third side plate 15. The two ends of the adapter plate 20 abut against the guide plate 17 and the second side plate 14.

[0077] In the above embodiment, the bottom plate 12, guide plate 17, first side plate 13, and second side plate 14 form a first accommodating space 31 around the adapter plate 20. The first accommodating space 31 accommodates portions of the plurality of first cables 23. The bottom plate 12, guide plate 17, third side plate 15, and second side plate 14 form a second accommodating space 32 around the adapter plate 20. The second accommodating space 32 accommodates portions of the second cables 24. The bottom plate 12, guide plate 17, and fourth side plate 16 form a third accommodating space 33 around the adapter plate 20. The third accommodating space 33 accommodates portions of the plurality of second cables 24 extending from the second accommodating space 32 into the opening 11. Thus, the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24 are arranged separately. Furthermore, the guide plate 17 guides the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24 separately as they extend into the opening 11, preventing entanglement between the first and second cables 23, 24. This rational structure keeps the storage box 10 clean and tidy, making maintenance easier.

[0078] Combine Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, the guide plate 17 includes a first end portion 171 and a second end portion 172 . The first end portion 171 and the second end portion 172 have an arc-shaped structure, and the second end portion 172 extends toward the opening 11 .

[0079] In the above embodiment, the first end portion 171 and the second end portion 172 are configured in an arc-shaped structure to prevent the first cable 23 and the second cable 24 from being damaged due to excessive bending when arranged.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present application, a curved plate 121 is further provided on the side of the bottom plate 12 facing the adapter plate 20 . The curved plate 121 is connected to the fourth side plate 16 , and one end of the curved plate 121 abuts against the opening 11 .

[0081] In the above embodiment, the curved plate 121 guides the second cables 24 in the third accommodating space 33 to extend out of the opening 11 . Furthermore, the curved structure prevents the second cables 24 from being damaged due to excessive bending when extending out of the opening 11 .

[0082] In one embodiment of the present application, a partition plate 122 is further provided on the side of the bottom plate 12 facing the adapter plate 20. The partition plate 122 is connected to the second end portion 172. The partition plate 122 divides the opening 11 into a first opening 111 and a second opening 112. The first cable 23 extends from the first opening 111, and the second cable 24 extends from the second opening 112.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the first cable 23 extends from the first opening 111 and the second cable 24 extends from the second opening 112, thereby avoiding the problem of the first cable 23 and the second cable 24 being entangled. The reasonable structure makes the storage box 10 clean and tidy, and is convenient for maintenance.

[0084] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, a first latch 173 is provided on the inner wall of the guide plate 17 facing the adapter plate 20. A second latch 141 is provided on the inner wall of the second side plate 14. A first latching portion 25 and a second latching portion 26 are provided at each end of the adapter plate 20. The first latch 173 is used to latch the first latching portion 25, and the second latch 141 is used to latch the second latching portion 26.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the first and second latches 173 and 141 have a certain degree of elasticity. When the adapter plate 20 is installed in the storage box 10, the first engaging portion 25 presses against the first engaging portion 173, forcing the first engaging portion 173 out of the way. The second engaging portion 26 presses against the second engaging portion 141, forcing the second engaging portion 141 out of the way. After the adapter plate 20 contacts the bottom plate 12, the first and second engaging portions 173 and 141 elastically recover, with the first engaging portion 173 retaining the first engaging portion 25 and the second engaging portion 141 retaining the second engaging portion 26, thereby preventing the adapter plate 20 from moving and ensuring its stability.

[0086] In one embodiment of the present application, two first positioning plates 174 are further provided on the inner wall of the guide plate 17 facing the adapter plate 20. The two first positioning plates 174 are respectively located on either side of the first latch 173. Two second positioning plates 142 are further provided on the inner wall of the second side plate 14. The two second positioning plates 142 are respectively located on either side of the second latch 141. The two first positioning plates 174 and the two second positioning plates 142 are used to limit the position of the adapter plate 20.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the two first positioning plates 174 and the two second positioning plates 142 are used to block the adapter plate 20 from moving in the horizontal direction, thereby limiting the adapter plate 20 and ensuring the stability of the adapter plate 20.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present application, the guide plate 17 faces the inner wall of the fourth side plate 16, the inner wall of the first side plate 13, the inner wall of the second side plate 14, the inner wall of the third side plate 15 and the inner wall of the fourth side plate 16, and a plurality of cable management plates 18 extend into the accommodating space 30. The cable management plates 18 are used to block and limit the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the plurality of cable management plates 18 are used to block and limit the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24 , so as to arrange the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24 into bundles and prevent the plurality of first cables 23 and the plurality of second cables 24 from being entangled.

[0090] Combine Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, the storage box 10 further includes a cover 19. The first side panel 13, the second side panel 14, the third side panel 15, and the fourth side panel 16 have a plurality of protrusions 131 extending into the accommodating space 30. The protrusions 131 are located above the cable management plate 18, and the peripheral sides of the cover 19 are secured to the plurality of protrusions 131.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the plurality of protrusions 131 have a certain degree of elasticity. When the cover 19 is installed, the cover 19 presses against the plurality of protrusions 131, causing the plurality of protrusions 131 to move out of the way. After the cover 19 is installed, the plurality of protrusions 131 elastically recover and press against the cover 19, thereby securing the cover 19. The cover 19 can be opened to facilitate installation and maintenance.

[0092] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present application, a label 27 is provided on the top of the adapter plate 20. The cover plate 19 includes a first cover plate 191 and a second cover plate 192. The first cover plate 191 and the second cover plate 192 are located on either side of the adapter plate 20. The first cover plate 191 and the second cover plate 192 are spaced apart so that the label 27 can be exposed, making the label 27 visible and convenient for the user to check the capacity of the adapter plate 20.

[0093] In one embodiment of the present application, two through holes 193 are defined in the first cover plate 191 and the second cover plate 192 , so that the user can conveniently take out and put in the first cover plate 191 and the second cover plate 192 .

[0094] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and all variations that come within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced herein.

[0095] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A cable storage device, characterized in that: include: A storage box comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates, wherein the plurality of side plates are sequentially connected to the circumference of the bottom plate, wherein a receiving space is formed between the plurality of side plates and the bottom plate, wherein the receiving space is used to receive a plurality of first cables and a plurality of second cables, and wherein one of the plurality of side plates is provided with an opening; An adapter plate is detachably disposed in the storage box and abuts against the bottom plate, and a plurality of latch holes are provided on the adapter plate; A plurality of adapters, each of the plurality of adapters is correspondingly clamped in each of the plurality of clamping holes, and each clamping hole is adapted to each of the adapters, the adapter comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being used to connect a first cable among the plurality of first cables, and the second end being used to connect a second cable among the second cables, the plurality of first cables extending from the first end to the side panel adjacent to the first end and being arranged in a bundle along the inner wall of the side panel to the opening and extending out of the storage box from the opening, the plurality of second cables extending from the second end to the side panel adjacent to the second end and being arranged in a bundle along the inner wall of the side panel to the opening and extending out of the storage box from the opening.

2. The cable storage device according to claim 1, wherein: A guide plate is provided on the side of the bottom plate facing the adapter plate, and the guide plate is arranged opposite to the side plate provided with the opening. The guide plate is spaced apart from the adjacent side plate, and both ends of the adapter plate are abutted against the guide plate and the side plate provided opposite to the side plate provided with the opening.

3. The cable storage device according to claim 2, wherein: The guide plate includes a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end have arc structures, and the second end extends toward the opening.

4. The cable storage device according to claim 3, wherein: A partition plate is further provided on the side of the bottom plate facing the adapter plate, the partition plate being connected to the second end portion, the partition plate dividing the opening into a first opening and a second opening, the plurality of first cables extending from the first opening, and the plurality of second cables extending from the second opening.

5. The cable storage device according to claim 2, wherein: A first clip is provided on the inner wall of the guide plate facing the adapter plate, and a second clip is provided on the inner wall of the side plate opposite to the side plate provided with the opening. A first clip and a second clip are provided at both ends of the adapter plate, respectively. The first clip is used to clamp the first clip, and the second clip is used to clamp the second clip.

6. The cable storage device according to claim 5, wherein: Two first positioning plates are also provided on the inner wall of the guide plate facing the adapter plate, and the two first positioning plates are respectively located on both sides of the first buckle. Two second positioning plates are also provided on the inner wall of the side plate opposite to the side plate with the opening, and the two second positioning plates are respectively located on both sides of the second buckle. The two first positioning plates and the two second positioning plates are used to limit the adapter plate.

7. The cable storage device according to claim 2, wherein: The guide plate faces the inner wall of the side plate provided with the opening and the inner wall of each side plate extends into the accommodating space to form a plurality of cable management plates, which are used to block and limit the plurality of first cables and the plurality of second cables.

8. The cable storage device according to claim 7, wherein: The storage box further includes a cover plate. Each side plate has a plurality of protrusions extending into the accommodating space. The protrusions are located above the wire management plate. The peripheral side of the cover plate is clamped between the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of wire management plates.

9. The cable storage device according to claim 2, wherein: An arc-shaped plate is further provided on a side of the bottom plate facing the adapter plate. The arc-shaped plate is connected to the side plate provided with the opening, and one end of the arc-shaped plate abuts against the opening.

10. The cable storage device according to claim 1, wherein: A clamping piece is sleeved on the outer side of each adapter, and clamping blocks are provided on both sides of the clamping piece. The clamping blocks are elastic and abut against the adapter plate.

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