Photoelectric hybrid cable movable connector for communication
By designing an active connector for the optoelectronic hybrid cable and utilizing the mechanical connection of the optical fiber splicing device and the conductor, the problem of damage or insufficient length of the optoelectronic hybrid cable during the laying process was solved, achieving a stable connection and saving engineering workload.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422583282.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, optical-electrical hybrid cables are easily damaged or are insufficient in length during the laying process, resulting in the problem of wasting time and materials in re-laying new lines.
A communication optoelectronic hybrid cable connector is designed, which includes an optical fiber splicing device, a first conductor, and a second conductor. The optical fiber and the circuit are connected through mechanical splicing. The sharp part pierces the protective cover to connect the conductor, and the splicing groove and guide block ensure the stable connection between the optical fiber and the circuit.
It realizes the extension connection or breakpoint connection of the optical-electrical hybrid cable, avoids the need to re-lay new lines, and saves time and materials.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photoelectric hybrid cable connection, in particular to a photoelectric hybrid cable movable connector for communications. Background Art
[0002] Currently, my country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in urgent need of gigabit optical network deployment. Through active exploration by my country's basic telecommunications companies, FTTR-B has emerged as the most suitable solution for gigabit optical network deployment for these enterprises, owing to its high bandwidth, excellent coverage, intelligent operations and maintenance, easy deployment, and energy-saving features. The deployment of FTTR-B equipment has become a crucial milestone in the development of gigabit optical networks. Remote connections between master and slave devices require an appropriately long optical-to-electrical hybrid cable as the connecting medium. Optical-to-electrical hybrid cables transmit data, voice, video, and other signals over a single optical fiber, while also using a pair of electrical conductors to deliver power. This integrated data transmission and power supply ensures more convenient and reliable line connections, making them a key solution for fiber-to-the-end (FTT) deployments. This type of cabling is typically installed in suspended ceilings. If the optical-to-electrical hybrid cable is damaged by twisting or pulling during installation, or if the cable is insufficiently long, new cables must be re-laid, which is a significant engineering effort and wasteful.
[0003] The utility model with announcement number CN206975291U discloses a single-core optical fiber mechanical splicer suitable for use with dish-shaped drop cables. The splicer comprises a pigtail assembly and a glass microgroove. The pigtail assembly is provided with connecting components at both ends. The connecting components are U-shaped, and a locking component is provided at the top of one side of the connecting component. The locking component cooperates with the connecting component to close the top of the U-shape. During installation, the optical fiber is inserted into the pigtail assembly, and then the tightening component is snapped into place with the connecting component to complete the installation. However, the single-core optical fiber mechanical splicer is only used for splicing single-core optical fibers and cannot be used to splice optoelectronic hybrid cables. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to solve the defects in the prior art and provide an optical-electric hybrid cable movable connector for communication, which can solve the problem that the optical-electric hybrid cable used for transmission is disconnected or the length is insufficient, and it is time-consuming and material-intensive to re-lay a new line, thereby realizing the extension connection or breakpoint connection of the optical-electric hybrid cable.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the utility model provides a communication optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector, comprising a connector, an optical fiber splicing device arranged in the connector, a first conductor, and a second conductor;
[0006] The optical fiber splicing device is used to connect optical fibers between the optical fiber hybrid cables to be connected. The first conductor and the second conductor are respectively arranged on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device, and both are used to connect the circuits between the optical fiber hybrid cables to be connected.
[0007] The protective covers on the two optical-electric hybrid cables to be connected are peeled off to expose the optical fibers. The optical fibers of the two optical-electric hybrid cables to be connected are cut neatly by fixed-length cutting. The two optical fibers are respectively inserted from both ends of the connecting device to realize mechanical connection of the connecting optical fibers in the connecting device, thereby forming the connectivity of the optical signals in the two optical-electric hybrid cables to be connected.
[0008] The two electrical conductors in one optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected are respectively connected to one end of the first conductor and the second conductor, and the two electrical conductors in another optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected are connected to the other ends of the first conductor and the second conductor, so that the first conductor and the second conductor are connected to the electrical conductors of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables to be connected.
[0009] The utility model can solve the problem that the photoelectric hybrid cable used for transmission is disconnected or not long enough and that it is time-consuming and material-consuming to re-lay a new line, and can realize the lengthening connection or breakpoint connection of the photoelectric hybrid cable.
[0010] Optionally, a splicing groove for connecting optical fibers in the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be spliced is provided in the splicing device.
[0011] The optical fibers of the two optical-electrical hybrid cables to be connected enter the splicing groove from both ends of the splicing groove for splicing. Both ends of the splicing groove are V-shaped openings to facilitate the entry of the optical fibers into the splicing groove.
[0012] Optionally, the connecting device includes a connecting shell and a connecting cover covering the connecting shell.
[0013] Optionally, a card plate and an insert plate are provided on the connection cover, a card slot is provided on the top of the connection shell, the card plate cooperates with the card slot, a slot is provided on the side of the connection shell, the slot cooperates with the insert plate, and the insert plate is located above the connection slot.
[0014] The slot features a third protrusion, and the card board has a corresponding groove. The card board engages the slot via the third protrusion and the groove. When the card board is inserted into the slot, it sits above the splicing slot, pressing the optical fibers of the two hybrid optical cables to be spliced into the slot, preventing them from falling out and causing splicing failure.
[0015] Optionally, connection entrances are provided at both ends of the connection device.
[0016] Optionally, both ends of the first conductor and both ends of the second conductor are provided with sharp portions.
[0017] When the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the connector are connected, the sharp portion pierces the conductor protective cover of the optical / electrical hybrid cable to be connected, so that the sharp portion is connected to the conductor of the optical / electrical hybrid cable to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optical / electrical hybrid cables to be connected.
[0018] Optionally, the connector includes a bottom shell and a connector cover covering the bottom shell.
[0019] Optionally, a mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the bottom shell, and the mounting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device, and the first conductor and the second conductor are connected to the bottom shell through the mounting grooves.
[0020] Both ends of the first conductor and the second conductor are bent toward the direction of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected to ensure that the first conductor and the second conductor can be connected to the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected. The shape of the installation groove matches the shape of the first conductor and the second conductor, and both ends of the two installation grooves are bent in opposite directions.
[0021] Optionally, a first protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the top plate of the connector cover.
[0022] The first and second conductors are mounted on the bottom of the base housing. Guide blocks are provided on the sidewalls of the base housing near the ends of the mounting slots to ensure that the optical / electrical hybrid cable to be connected passes between the two opposing guide blocks and into the base housing. When the optical / electrical hybrid cable to be connected is placed into the base housing and the connector cover is closed on the base housing, the first protrusion presses the conductor of the optical / electrical hybrid cable to be connected toward the sharp portion, which pierces the protective sheath of the conductor and connects to the conductor.
[0023] Optionally, a through hole is provided on the side wall of the connector cover, and a second protrusion matching the through hole is provided on the side of the bottom shell. The connector cover is tightly covered on the bottom shell through the through hole and the second protrusion.
[0024] Beneficial effects:
[0025] 1. The utility model provides a splicing device within the connector. The protective covers of the two optical-electrical hybrid cables to be spliced are peeled off to expose the optical fibers. The optical fibers of the two optical-electrical hybrid cables to be spliced are cut neatly by cutting to length. The two optical fibers are inserted from both ends of the splicing device, and the mechanical splicing of the optical fibers is achieved within the splicing device, thereby establishing optical signal connectivity between the two optical-electrical hybrid cables to be spliced.
[0026] The first conductor and the second conductor in the connector of the present invention connect the two conductors in one optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected with one end of the first conductor and the second conductor respectively, and connect the two conductors in another optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected with the other ends of the first conductor and the second conductor, so that the first conductor and the second conductor are connected to the conductors of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables to be connected.
[0027] The utility model can solve the problem that the photoelectric hybrid cable used for transmission is disconnected or not long enough and that it is time-consuming and material-consuming to re-lay a new line, and can realize the lengthening connection or breakpoint connection of the photoelectric hybrid cable.
[0028] 2. The splicing device of the present invention includes a splicing shell and a splicing cover covering the splicing shell, the splicing cover is provided with a card plate and an inserting plate, the splicing shell is provided with a card slot on the top, the card plate cooperates with the card slot, the side of the splicing shell is provided with a slot, the slot cooperates with the inserting plate, when the inserting plate is inserted into the slot, the inserting plate is located above the splicing slot, and can press the optical fibers of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables to be spliced into the splicing slot, thereby preventing the optical fibers from falling out of the splicing slot and causing failure of optical fiber splicing.
[0029] 3. Both ends of the first conductor and both ends of the second conductor of the utility model are provided with sharp portions. Since the electrical conductors in the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected are not exposed, when the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the connector are connected, the sharp portions pierce the protective cover of the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected, so that the sharp portions are connected to the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables to be connected.
[0030] 4. The connector of the present invention includes a base shell and a connector cover. The bottom of the base shell is provided with mounting grooves, which are respectively located on both sides of the connecting device. The first conductor and the second conductor are connected to the base shell through the mounting grooves. Both ends of the first conductor and the second conductor are bent toward the direction of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected. The shape of the mounting groove matches the shape of the first conductor and the second conductor. The ends of the two mounting grooves are also bent in opposite directions to ensure that the first conductor and the second conductor can be connected to the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be connected. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0032] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0033] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0034] Figure 3 This is a top view of the optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0035] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the connection cover in the optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0036] Figure 5 This is a top view of the connection cover in the optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0037] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a connection cover in a movable connector for a photoelectric hybrid cable for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0038] Figure 7 This is a top view of the bottom shell of the optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0039] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the first conductor or the second conductor in the optical-electrical hybrid cable active connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0040] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the optoelectronic hybrid cable in the optoelectronic hybrid cable active connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0041] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the connecting device in the optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0042] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of a connecting device in a movable connector for a photoelectric hybrid cable for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0043] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the connecting slot in the optical-electric hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0044] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram of the connection shell in the optical-electric hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0045] Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of a connection cover in a movable connector for a photoelectric hybrid cable for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0046] Figure 15 This is a structural diagram of the push tube in the optical-electric hybrid cable movable connector for communications disclosed in the present utility model;
[0047] Figure 16 The utility model discloses a structural diagram of a pressure head in a movable connector for a photoelectric hybrid cable for communications.
[0048] Reference numerals:
[0049] Label name Label name 1 Connectors 41 Splice cover 11 Connector cover 411 Pallet 111 First protrusion 412 groove 112 through-hole 413 Plug-in board 12 bottom shell 42 Follow-up shell 121 Mounting slot 421 card slot 122 Limiting parts 422 The third protrusion 123 Second protrusion 423 slots 124 Guide block 43 Splice slot 2 First conductor 431 V-shaped mouth 21 sharp part 44 Push pipe 3 Second conductor 45 Indenter 4 Splicing device 5 Optical-electric hybrid cable
[0050] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0051] 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.
[0052] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.
[0053] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0054] See also Figure 1-16 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a connector 1 of an optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 includes a connector 1, an optical fiber splicing device 4, a first conductor 2, and a second conductor 3 arranged in the connector 1;
[0055] The optical fiber splicing device 4 is used to connect the optical fibers between the optical fiber hybrid cables 5 to be connected. The first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device 4, and both are used to connect the circuits between the optical fiber hybrid cables 5 to be connected.
[0056] In this embodiment, the optical fiber hybrid cable 5 has an optical fiber at its center and electrical conductors on both sides. The protective sheaths of the two optical fiber hybrid cables 5 to be spliced are removed to expose the optical fibers. The optical fibers of the two optical fiber hybrid cables 5 to be spliced are then cut to length. The two optical fibers are then inserted into the splicing device 4 at either end, mechanically splicing the fibers within the splicing device 4 to establish optical signal connectivity between the two optical fiber hybrid cables 5 to be spliced.
[0057] The two electrical conductors in one optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected are respectively connected to one end of the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3, and the two electrical conductors in the other optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected are connected to the other ends of the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3, so that the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3 are connected to the electrical conductors of the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables 5 to be connected.
[0058] The utility model can solve the problem that the photoelectric hybrid cable used for transmission is disconnected or not long enough and that it is time-consuming and material-consuming to re-lay a new line, and can realize the lengthening connection or breakpoint connection of the photoelectric hybrid cable.
[0059] See also Figure 10-12 In some embodiments of the present invention, a splicing groove 43 is provided in the splicing device 4 for connecting the optical fibers in the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be spliced.
[0060] In this embodiment, the optical fibers of the two optical-electrical hybrid cables 5 to be spliced enter the splicing groove 43 from both ends thereof for splicing. Both ends of the splicing groove 43 are V-shaped openings 431 to facilitate the entry of the optical fibers into the splicing groove 43 .
[0061] See also Figure 14 In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting device 4 includes a connecting shell 42 and a connecting cover 41 covering the connecting shell 42.
[0062] See also Figure 11 、 13 and 14. In some embodiments of the present invention, a card plate 411 and an insert plate 413 are provided on the connection cover 41, a card slot 421 is provided on the top of the connection shell 42, the card plate 411 cooperates with the card slot 421, a slot is provided on the side of the connection shell 42, the slot cooperates with the insert plate 413, and the insert plate 413 is located above the connection slot 43.
[0063] In this embodiment, a third protrusion 422 is provided within the slot 421, and a corresponding groove 412 is provided on the retaining plate 411. The retaining plate 411 engages with the slot 421 via the third protrusion 422 and the groove 412. When the inserting plate 413 is inserted into the slot 423, the inserting plate 413 is positioned above the splicing slot 43, thereby pressing the optical fibers of the two optical-electrical hybrid cables 5 to be spliced into the splicing slot 43, thereby preventing the optical fibers from being dislodged from the splicing slot 43 and causing a failure in the optical fiber splicing.
[0064] See also Figure 10 、 11 and 13. In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting device 44 has connecting inlets at both ends.
[0065] In this embodiment, the connection inlets at both ends of the connection device 4 are provided with a pressure head 45 and a push tube 44, the pressure head 45 is connected to the end of the connection device 4, and the push tube 44 is sleeved on the outside of the pressure head 45. The two limit members 122 are respectively provided at the two pressure heads 45, and the shape of the limit members 122 matches the shape of the pressure head 45 to limit the position of the connection device 4.
[0066] See also Figure 1 and 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, both ends of the first conductor 2 and both ends of the second conductor 3 are provided with sharp portions 21 .
[0067] When the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the connector 1 are connected, the sharp portion 21 pierces the protective cover of the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected, so that the sharp portion 21 is connected to the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected, thereby connecting the circuits of the two optoelectronic hybrid cables 5 to be connected.
[0068] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the connector 1 includes a bottom shell 12 and a connector cover 11 covering the bottom shell 12 .
[0069] See also Figure 7 and 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove 121 is provided at the bottom of the bottom shell 12, and the mounting grooves 121 are respectively located on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device 4, and the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3 are both connected to the bottom shell 12 through the mounting grooves 121.
[0070] In this embodiment, both ends of the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3 are bent toward the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected to ensure that the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3 can be connected to the electrical conductor of the optoelectronic hybrid cable 5 to be connected. The shape of the mounting groove 121 matches the shape of the first conductor 2 and the second conductor 3, and both ends of the two mounting grooves 121 are bent in opposite directions.
[0071] See also Figure 3-7 In some embodiments of the present invention, a first protrusion 111 is provided on the inner wall of the top plate of the connector cover 11 .
[0072] In this embodiment, the first and second conductors 2, 3 are mounted on the bottom of the bottom housing 12. Guide blocks 124 are provided on the sidewalls of the bottom housing 12 near the ends of the mounting slots 121 to ensure that the optical / electrical hybrid cable 5 to be connected passes between the two opposing guide blocks 124 and into the bottom housing 12. When the optical / electrical hybrid cable 5 to be connected is placed into the bottom housing 12 and the connector cover 11 is closed on the bottom housing 12, the first protrusion 111 presses the conductor of the optical / electrical hybrid cable 5 to be connected toward the sharp portion 21, which pierces the protective sheath of the conductor and connects with it.
[0073] The bottom of the bottom shell 12 is also provided with a limiter 122 for limiting the position of the connecting device 4. In this embodiment, two limiters 122 are provided at the bottom of the bottom shell 12 to limit the two ends of the connecting device 4. The shape of the limiters 122 matches the shape of the connecting device 4 to prevent the connecting device 4 from shifting and causing optical fiber connection failure.
[0074] See also Figure 4 and 7 In some embodiments of the present invention, a through hole 112 is provided on the side wall of the connector cover 11 , and a second protrusion 123 matching the through hole 112 is provided on the side of the bottom shell 12 .
[0075] In this embodiment, the connector cover 11 is tightly covered on the bottom shell 12 through the through hole 112 and the second protrusion 123 . A groove may be provided on the side wall of the connector cover 11 to replace the through hole 112 and cooperate with the second protrusion 123 .
[0076] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the practical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A communication optical-electric hybrid cable connector, characterized in that: It includes a connector, an optical fiber connecting device arranged in the connector, a first conductor and a second conductor; The optical fiber splicing device is used to connect optical fibers between the optical fiber hybrid cables to be connected. The first conductor and the second conductor are respectively arranged on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device, and both are used to connect the circuits between the optical fiber hybrid cables to be connected.
2. The optical-electric hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: The splicing device is provided with a splicing groove for connecting the optical fibers in the optoelectronic hybrid cable to be spliced.
3. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting device comprises a connecting shell and a connecting cover covering the connecting shell.
4. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection cover is provided with a card plate and an inserting plate, the connection shell is provided with a card slot on the top, the card plate cooperates with the card slot, the connection shell side is provided with a slot, the slot cooperates with the inserting plate, and the inserting plate is located above the connection slot.
5. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting device are provided with connecting entrances.
6. The optical-electrical hybrid cable movable connector for communication according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Both ends of the first conductor and both ends of the second conductor are provided with sharp portions.
7. The optical-electric hybrid cable movable connector for communication according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The connector includes a bottom shell and a connector cover covering the bottom shell.
8. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the bottom shell is provided with mounting grooves, and the mounting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the optical fiber splicing device. The first conductor and the second conductor are both connected to the bottom shell through the mounting grooves.
9. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the top plate of the connector cover.
10. The optical-electrical hybrid cable connector for communication according to claim 7, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the side wall of the connector cover, and a second protrusion matching the through hole is provided on the side surface of the bottom shell.
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CN206975291U