Underwater photoelectric connector capable of being filled with oil

By introducing drainage and circulating oil filling mechanisms into the underwater photoelectric connector, the problem of easy damage to the connector in the underwater high-pressure environment is solved, and the reliability of information transmission and the pressure resistance of the device are realized.

CN223230604UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15ANHUI SCI & TECH UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422538378.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

Existing underwater photoelectric connectors are prone to damage in high-voltage environments and lack effective protective measures.

Method used

An oil-filled underwater photoelectric connector is designed. By setting a drainage mechanism and a circulating oil-filled mechanism in the outer shell, the water flow is discharged using drainage holes and sliding chutes, and the internal and external pressure balance is maintained through the circulation pipe, combining a waterproof layer and an insulating layer to protect the internal components.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent underwater pressure from damage to the connector, ensure that the device works normally in a high-pressure environment, and realizes reliable information transmission.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to an oil-filled underwater photoelectric connector, which comprises a shell, a PU (polyurethane) pipe fixing and sealing round block mounted on the left side of the shell, a drainage hole formed in the left side surface of the PU pipe fixing and sealing round block, a drainage mechanism mounted in the PU pipe fixing and sealing round block, and a circulating oil filling mechanism mounted on the upper surface of the shell. The right side of the shell is provided with a box body used for installing a communication module, a waterproof layer is installed in the shell, an insulating layer is installed on the right side of the waterproof layer, an information receiving hole is formed in the surface of the insulating layer, and a communication hose used for wrapping a wire is installed in the shell and located between the information receiving hole and the box body. After water flow enters a telescopic block, the telescopic block can move into a PU pipe fixing and sealing round block through a sliding groove, in the moving process, the water flow originally in the PU pipe fixing and sealing round block can be squeezed out from a drainage hole, so that the purpose of drainage is achieved, and a circulating pipeline is further arranged in a shell of the circulating oil filling mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to an oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector. Background Art

[0002] Connectors are a component that electronic engineers frequently encounter. Their function is quite simple: to bridge blocked or isolated circuits within a circuit, thereby enabling current to flow and the circuit to perform its intended function. Connectors are an indispensable component in electronic devices. Following the path of current flow, connector forms and structures vary greatly, with various connection types depending on the application, frequency, power, and application environment.

[0003] After searching, it was found that the application number 202022906231.2 announced "an underwater optoelectronic connector with a protective mechanism" including a first external connecting sleeve, a second external connecting sleeve and a connecting element. The inner side of the first external connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the first internal connecting sleeve, and the inner side of the second external connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the second internal connecting sleeve. The inner sides of the first internal connecting sleeve and the second internal connecting sleeve are both fixedly connected to the connecting element. Buffer sponges are provided between the first internal connecting sleeve and the first external connecting sleeve and between the second internal connecting sleeve and the second external connecting sleeve. A one-way air intake valve is installed on the outside of the second external connecting sleeve. The outside of the first external connecting sleeve is screwed with a connecting sleeve that is screwed with the second external connecting sleeve through a threaded connection. This device does not propose to resist pressure on itself.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a connector device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] An oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector comprises a shell, a PU tube fixed sealing round block is installed on the left side of the shell, a drainage hole is provided on the left surface of the PU tube fixed sealing round block, a drainage mechanism is installed inside the PU tube fixed sealing round block, a circulating oil filling mechanism is installed on the upper surface of the shell, a box body for installing a communication module is provided on the right side of the shell, a waterproof layer is installed inside the shell, an insulating layer is installed on the right side of the waterproof layer, an information receiving hole is provided on the surface of the insulating layer, and a communication hose for wrapping the wire is installed inside the shell and between the information receiving hole and the box body.

[0008] Furthermore, the drainage mechanism includes a slide groove installed in the PU tube fixed sealing round block, a rubber pipe is installed in the slide groove, and a groove is opened in the rubber pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the circulating oil filling mechanism includes an oil inlet hole installed on the upper surface of the shell, a circulating pipe is opened below the oil inlet hole, a first rotating cover is threadedly connected to the oil inlet hole, a second sealing ring is installed between the first rotating cover and the circulating pipe, an oil outlet hole is opened on the other side of the circulating pipe, the oil outlet hole is threadedly connected to the second rotating cover, and a third sealing ring is installed between the second rotating cover and the circulating pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a first sealing ring is installed at the connection between the housing and the PU tube fixed sealing round block.

[0011] Furthermore, a closed space is provided between the waterproof layer and the insulating layer.

[0012] Furthermore, a buffer protection layer is installed on the inner wall of the shell.

[0013] Furthermore, a push handle is installed above the shell.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects and advantages of the present invention are: the present invention provides an oil-filled underwater photoelectric connector, which, after the water flows into the telescopic block, will move through the slide groove into the PU tube fixed sealing round block. During the movement, the water originally in the PU tube fixed sealing round block will be squeezed out from the drainage hole, thereby achieving the purpose of drainage. A circulating pipe is also opened inside the outer shell through a circulating oil filling mechanism, so that the pressure inside and outside the outer shell is the same underwater, reducing or avoiding the problem of excessive underwater pressure causing damage to the device and causing irreversible damage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the buckle used in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Outer shell; 2. Push handle; 3. PU tube fixed sealing block; 4. Drain hole; 51. Rubber pipe; 52. Slide groove; 53. Groove; 6. First sealing ring; 71. Oil inlet hole; 72. First rotating cover; 73. Second sealing ring; 74. Circulation pipe; 75. Oil outlet hole; 76. Second rotating cover; 77. Third sealing ring; 8. Box body of communication module; 9. Waterproof layer; 10. Enclosed space; 11. Insulation layer; 12. Information receiving hole; 13. Communication hose; 14. Buffer protection layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper end", "lower end", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end", etc., indicating the orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "sleeved," "socketed," "connected," etc., should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 5 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0025] An oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector includes a shell 1, a PU tube fixed sealing round block 3 is installed on the left side of the shell 1, a drainage hole 4 is opened on the left surface of the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3, a drainage mechanism 5 is installed inside the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3, a circulating oil filling mechanism 7 is installed on the upper surface of the shell 1, a box body 8 for installing a communication module is provided on the right side of the shell 1, a waterproof layer 9 is installed inside the shell 1, an insulating layer 11 is installed on the right side of the waterproof layer 9, an information receiving hole 12 is opened on the surface of the insulating layer 11, and a communication hose 13 for wrapping the wire is installed in the shell 1 and between the information receiving hole 12 and the box body 8.

[0026] In the specific implementation process, Figure 3 The drainage mechanism 5 shown includes a slide groove 52 installed in the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3, a rubber pipe 51 is installed in the slide groove 52, and a groove 53 is opened in the rubber pipe 51.

[0027] It should be noted that, including a slide groove 52 installed in the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3, a rubber pipe 51 is installed in the slide groove 52, and a groove 53 is opened in the rubber pipe 51. When the water flows into the telescopic block 51, the rubber pipe 51 will move into the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3 through the slide groove 53. During the movement, the water originally in the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3 will be squeezed out from the drainage hole 4, thereby achieving the purpose of drainage.

[0028] In the specific implementation process, Figure 5 The circulating oil filling mechanism 7 shown includes an oil inlet hole 71 installed on the upper surface of the shell 1, and a circulating pipe 74 is opened below the oil inlet hole 71. The oil inlet hole 71 is threadedly connected to a first rotating cover 72, and a second sealing ring 73 is installed between the first rotating cover 72 and the circulating pipe 74. An oil outlet hole 75 is opened on the other side of the circulating pipe 74, and the oil outlet hole 75 is threadedly connected to a second rotating cover 76. A third sealing ring 77 is installed between the second rotating cover 76 and the circulating pipe 74.

[0029] It should be noted that an oil inlet hole 71 is installed on the upper surface of the shell 1, and a circulation pipe 74 is provided below the oil inlet hole 71. The oil inlet hole 71 is threadedly connected to a first rotating cover 72, and a second sealing ring 73 is installed between the first rotating cover 72 and the circulation pipe 74. An oil outlet hole 75 is provided on the other side of the circulation pipe 74, and the oil outlet hole 75 is threadedly connected to a second rotating cover 76. A third sealing ring 77 is installed between the second rotating cover 76 and the circulation pipe 74. In order to prevent the underwater pressure from damaging the shell 1, the circulation pipe 74 installed inside the shell 1 will keep the internal and external pressures of the shell 1 the same underwater, thereby ensuring the normal use of this device.

[0030] In the specific implementation process, Figure 3 As shown, a first sealing ring 6 is installed at the connection between the housing 1 and the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3.

[0031] It should be noted that a first sealing ring 6 is installed at the connection between the housing 1 and the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3, and the material of the first sealing ring 6 is fluororubber.

[0032] In the specific implementation process, Figure 3 As shown, a closed space 10 is defined between the waterproof layer 9 and the insulating layer 11 .

[0033] It should be noted that a closed space 10 is provided between the waterproof layer 9 and the insulating layer 11 . The waterproof layer 9 is made of acrylic waterproof and anti-corrosion material, and the insulating layer 11 is made of EPDM rubber.

[0034] In the specific implementation process, Figure 4 As shown, a buffer protection layer 14 is installed on the inner wall of the shell 1.

[0035] It should be noted that a buffer protection layer 14 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 1. The buffer protection layer 14 is made of carbon fiber composite material.

[0036] In the specific implementation process, Figure 1 As shown, a push handle 2 is installed above the housing 1.

[0037] It should be noted that a push handle 2 is installed above the housing 1, and the handle 2 can effectively support the staff underwater.

[0038] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: during specific use, when water flows into the telescopic block 51, the telescopic block 51 will move into the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3 through the slide groove 53. During the movement, the water flow originally in the PU tube fixed sealing round block 3 will be squeezed out from the drainage hole 4 to achieve the purpose of drainage. In order to prevent the underwater pressure from damaging the shell 1, the circulation pipe 74 installed inside the shell 1 will keep the pressure inside and outside the shell 1 the same underwater, thereby ensuring the normal use of this device. When the underwater information device contacts the information receiving hole 12, the underwater information will be transmitted through the communication hose 13 to reach the box body 8 of the communication module. The communication hose 13 is used as a protection device for the information receiving hole 12 and the box body 8 of the communication module. Wireless (M105) or wired (waterproof insulated wire) and other devices can be installed in the box body 8 of the communication module to transmit the underwater information to the surface.

[0039] The remaining parts not described in this utility model are existing or well-known technologies.

[0040] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), a PU tube fixed sealing round block (3) is installed on the left side of the shell (1), a drainage hole (4) is provided on the left surface of the PU tube fixed sealing round block (3), a drainage mechanism (5) is installed inside the PU tube fixed sealing round block (3), a circulating oil filling mechanism (7) is installed on the upper surface of the shell (1), a box body (8) for installing a communication module is provided on the right side of the shell (1), a waterproof layer (9) is installed inside the shell (1), an insulating layer (11) is installed on the right side of the waterproof layer (9), an information receiving hole (12) is provided on the surface of the insulating layer (11), and a communication hose (13) for wrapping a wire is installed inside the shell (1) and between the information receiving hole (12) and the box body (8).

2. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage mechanism (5) comprises a chute (52) installed in the PU tube fixed sealing round block (3), a rubber pipe (51) is installed in the chute (52), and a groove (53) is provided in the rubber pipe (51).

3. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulating oil filling mechanism (7) comprises an oil inlet hole (71) mounted on the upper surface of the housing (1); a circulating pipe (74) is provided below the oil inlet hole (71); a first rotating cover (72) is threadedly connected to the oil inlet hole (71); a second sealing ring (73) is installed between the first rotating cover (72) and the circulating pipe (74); an oil outlet hole (75) is provided on the other side of the circulating pipe (74); a second rotating cover (76) is threadedly connected to the oil outlet hole (75); a third sealing ring (77) is installed between the second rotating cover (76) and the circulating pipe (74).

4. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (6) is installed at the connection between the housing (1) and the PU tube fixed sealing round block (3).

5. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealed space (10) is provided between the waterproof layer (9) and the insulating layer (11).

6. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer protection layer (14) is installed on the inner wall of the shell (1).

7. The oil-fillable underwater photoelectric connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push handle (2) is installed above the housing (1).

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