Breakage-proof flange for ST optical fiber adapter
By designing a shatterproof flange consisting of a flange ring, flange sleeve, and reinforcing ribs, the problem of ST fiber optic adapters being damaged by external forces was solved, achieving more stable fiber optic connections and signal transmission.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422805891.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing ST fiber optic adapters are typically made of plastic or metal, making them susceptible to damage from external forces during connection, which affects the stability of the fiber optic connection and communication quality.
The shatterproof flange design, consisting of a flange ring, flange sleeve, and reinforcing ribs, utilizes impact-resistant materials and a buffered structure to improve impact resistance, while the buffering effect of the reinforcing ribs enhances connection stability.
This improves the flange's impact resistance, reduces the breakage rate, and ensures the stability of fiber optic connections and the quality of signal transmission.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to optical fiber technical field, concretely is ST optical fiber adapter with prevent breaking flange. BACKGROUND
[0002] Optical fiber is a kind of fiber made of glass or plastic, can be used as light transmission tool, and fine optical fiber is encapsulated in plastic sheath, so that it can be bent without breaking, usually, the transmitting device of one end of optical fiber uses light-emitting diode or a bundle of laser to transmit light pulse to optical fiber, and the receiving device of the other end of optical fiber uses photosensitive element to detect pulse.
[0003] At present, optical fiber is widely used, plays a very important role in communication engineering, and the adapter matched with optical fiber needs to use flange when installing and connecting, and the existing ST optical fiber adapter is usually made of plastic or metal material, is easy to be damaged due to external force when connecting, especially when the optical fiber adapter is connected with optical fiber connector, flange part is easy to be damaged, not only affects the stability of optical fiber connection, but also can cause signal loss, affects optical fiber communication quality.
[0004] Therefore, the ST optical fiber adapter with prevent breaking flange is provided for the above problems. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0005] The utility model aims at providing ST optical fiber adapter with prevent breaking flange to solve the problem that the existing ST optical fiber adapter is usually made of plastic or metal material, is easy to be damaged due to external force when connecting, especially when the optical fiber adapter is connected with optical fiber connector, flange part is easy to be damaged, not only affects the stability of optical fiber connection, but also can cause signal loss, affects optical fiber communication quality.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: ST optical fiber adapter with prevent breaking flange, including flange, the flange is composed of flange ring, flange sleeve and reinforcing rib, the recess one for fixing reinforcing rib is set up on the surface of flange ring, and the opening for limiting reinforcing rib is set up in flange sleeve.
[0007] Preferably, the outer surface of the flange sleeve is provided with an anti-skid groove, which facilitates the installation of the flange and ensures that it is fixed in place to prevent loosening. The reinforcing rib is provided with two, and both are made of impact-resistant material, which increases the compressive resistance of the reinforcing rib itself.
[0008] Preferably, the two reinforcing ribs include a twisting rod, an extension rod and a connecting rod. The extension rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the twisting rod. A buffer pad is arranged at the bottom of the twisting rod. The buffer pad is sleeved around the extension rod. The extension rod can increase the pressure caused by the compression of the reinforcing rib, thereby playing a buffering role. The outer surface of the twisting rod is provided with a thread for connecting the opening.
[0009] Preferably, the upper surface of the connecting rod is provided with a second groove to provide space for the buffer pad. The telescopic rod and the connecting rod are movably connected. The bottom of the connecting rod is provided with a fixing screw for fixing in the first groove. The reinforcing rib can be fixed by passing through the opening to the first groove of the flange ring through the fixing screw at the bottom.
[0010] Preferably, the connecting rod has a buffer groove for cushioning the telescopic rod. Vent holes are provided on both the front and rear surfaces of the connecting rod, extending into the buffer groove. Rubber sheets are provided near the surface of the connecting rod within each vent hole, with one end of the rubber sheet fixed inside the vent hole. The buffer groove allows air to fill the connecting rod. When the upper torsion rod is compressed, the air can be expelled through the vent holes and rubber sheets. The presence of rubber sheets at the vent holes slows down the air pressure expulsion time, achieving a cushioning effect through internal air pressure.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. The reinforcing rib of this utility model greatly improves the impact resistance and durability of the flange by using impact-resistant materials and reinforcing ribs, reduces the breakage rate of the flange during use, effectively ensures the signal stability of optical fiber in communication use, and the reinforcing rib adopts a buffer structure so that it can play a certain buffering role when subjected to compression, thereby improving the structural endurance.
[0013] 2. The anti-slip design of this utility model improves the operation when connecting the fiber optic adapter and ensures that the structure is sufficiently stable during installation and connection. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flange structure of this utility model. Figure One ;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flange structure of this utility model. Figure Two ;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Flange ring; 101. Groove 1; 2. Flange sleeve; 201. Anti-slip groove; 202. Opening; 3. Reinforcing rib; 301. Torsion rod; 302. Connecting rod; 30201. Groove 2; 30202. Buffer groove; 30203. Vent hole; 30204. Rubber sheet; 303. Fixing screw; 304. Telescopic rod; 305. Buffer pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
[0020] In order to solve the technical problem that the existing ST fiber adapter is usually made of plastic or metal material, and is easy to be damaged due to external force during connection, especially when the fiber adapter is connected with the fiber connector, the flange part is easy to be damaged, which not only affects the stability of fiber connection, but also may cause signal loss and affect the quality of fiber communication.
[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 and 2 The embodiment provides the following technical scheme:
[0022] The ST fiber adapter is provided with a flange, the flange is composed of a flange ring 1, a flange sleeve 2 and a reinforcing rib 3, a groove one 101 for fixing the reinforcing rib 3 is formed on the surface of the flange ring 1, an opening 202 for limiting the reinforcing rib 3 is formed in the flange sleeve 2, an anti-skid groove 201 is arranged on the outer surface of the flange sleeve 2, and the reinforcing rib 3 is provided with two reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing rib is made of impact-resistant material.
[0023] In the embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 and 4As shown, two reinforcing ribs 3 include a twist rod 301, an expansion rod 304 and a connecting rod 302, the twist rod 301 is provided with threads on the outer surface for connecting the opening 202, the expansion rod 304 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the twist rod 301, the bottom of the twist rod 301 is provided with a buffer pad 305, the buffer pad 305 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the expansion rod 304, a recess 30201 is formed on the upper surface of the connecting rod 302, which provides space for the buffer of the buffer pad 305, the expansion rod 304 is movably connected with the connecting rod 302, the bottom of the connecting rod 302 is provided with a fixing screw 303 for fixing in the recess 101, a buffer groove 30202 is formed in the connecting rod 302 for buffering the expansion rod 304, air exhaust holes 30203 are formed in the front and rear surfaces of the connecting rod 302 and extend into the buffer groove 30202, rubber sheets 30204 are arranged in the air exhaust holes 30203 close to the surface of the connecting rod 302, and one end of the rubber sheets 30204 is fixed in the air exhaust holes 30203. The buffer groove 30202 can make the connecting rod 302 filled with air, and when the twist rod 301 above is pressed, the air can be discharged based on the air exhaust holes 30203 and the rubber sheets 30204, and the time of air pressure discharge can be slowed down due to the arrangement of the rubber sheets 30204 in the air exhaust holes 30203, and the effect of buffering is achieved by using the pressure of the internal air pressure.
[0024] Working principle: when the optical fiber is used, the adapter matched with the optical fiber is installed and connected to take out the required flange, the flange ring 1 and the flange sleeve 2 are fixed in the appropriate position, the flange sleeve 2 is twisted based on the anti-skid groove 201 on the outer surface to increase the stability between them, and the opening 202 of the flange sleeve 2 corresponds to the recess 101 of the flange ring 1, after fixing, two reinforcing ribs 3 are taken out to pass through the opening 202 respectively, and the fixing screw 303 at the bottom of the reinforcing rib 3 is fixed in the recess 101 of the flange ring 1, and the threads on the surface of the twist rod 301 are fixed with the opening 202, when the flange ring 1 and the flange sleeve 2 are extruded by the outside, the air pressure in the buffer groove 30202 in the connecting rod 302 forms a counterforce with the extrusion force, the principle is that when the twist rod 301 above is pressed, the air can be discharged based on the air exhaust holes 30203 and the rubber sheets 30204, and the time of air pressure discharge can be slowed down due to the arrangement of the rubber sheets 30204 in the air exhaust holes 30203, and the effect of buffering is achieved by using the pressure of the internal air pressure.
[0025] It is to be noted that, in the present text, the terms such as first and second, and the like, are used merely to differentiate one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between such entities or operations. Also, the terms "comprising", "containing", or any other variant thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0026] While the embodiments of the present application have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A breakage-proof flange for ST fiber optic adapters, characterized in that, The flange is composed of a flange ring (1), a flange sleeve (2) and reinforcing ribs (3), the flange ring (1) is provided with a groove (101) for fixing the reinforcing ribs (3), and the flange sleeve (2) is provided with an opening (202) for limiting the reinforcing ribs (3).
2. The shatterproof flange for ST fiber optic adapters of claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the flange sleeve (2) is provided with anti-skid grooves (201), the reinforcing ribs (3) are two and are made of impact-resistant materials.
3. The shatterproof flange for ST fiber optic adapters of claim 1, wherein: The two reinforcing ribs (3) comprise a torsion rod (301), an expansion rod (304) and a connecting rod (302), the expansion rod (304) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the torsion rod (301), the bottom of the torsion rod (301) is provided with a buffer pad (305), the buffer pad (305) is sleeved on the periphery of the expansion rod (304), and the outer surface of the torsion rod (301) is provided with a thread for connecting the opening (202).
4. The shatterproof flange for ST fiber optic adapters of claim 3, wherein: The upper surface of the connecting rod (302) is provided with a groove (30201) for providing space for the buffer pad (305), the expansion rod (304) is movably connected to the connecting rod (302), the bottom of the connecting rod (302) is provided with a fixing screw rod (303) for being fixed in the groove (101).
5. The shatterproof flange for ST fiber optic adapters of claim 4, wherein: The connecting rod (302) is provided with a buffer groove (30202) for buffering the expansion rod (304), the front and rear surfaces of the connecting rod (302) are provided with exhaust holes (30203) penetrating into the buffer groove (30202), and the exhaust holes (30203) are provided with rubber sheets (30204) near the surfaces of the connecting rod (302), and one end of the rubber sheets (30204) is fixed in the exhaust holes (30203).