MPO connector locking structure

Abstract

The utility model provides an MPO connector locking structure which is installed in cooperation with an MPO connector, the MPO connector is connected with an adapter or an optical module in an inserted mode, the adapter or the optical module is provided with a socket for the MPO connector to be connected in an inserted mode, and the MPO connector comprises a shell and a cable which are arranged in a connected mode. The MPO connector locking structure is provided with an inner cavity for accommodating a shell, and the MPO connector locking structure is provided with an opening communicated with the inner cavity; when the locking structure of the MPO connector is connected with the shell in a clamping mode, the locking structure of the MPO connector is in butt joint with the socket. After the MPO connector locking structure is installed, the plugging action of the MPO connector can be effectively prevented, the locking function is achieved, and the situations that the MPO connector shakes and falls off or is mistakenly unlocked and the like are prevented; the MPO connector locking structure is convenient and fast to install, higher in use efficiency and lower in installation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical communication technology, and more precisely to an MPO connector locking structure. Background Technology

[0002] MPO connectors are fiber optic connectors containing multiple fiber cores, which are then routed together onto a single connector interface. This allows for faster data transmission in a smaller size, making them a high-speed fiber optic connector widely used in high-volume scenarios such as data centers. Connecting MPO connectors requires an MPO adapter. The two MPO connectors are inserted into the two ends of the MPO adapter, and the connection is achieved through the internal connection structure of the MPO adapter. With the rapid development of the optical communication market, the demand for active optical cables is also increasing. Active optical cables are integrated optical modules and optical fibers, requiring MPO connectors to be inserted into the optical module.

[0003] See 1 and Figure 2 When the MPO connector is connected to adapter 2 or optical module 2A, it is generally fixed by the locking structure of the MPO connector 1 itself. This connection is not secure enough, and it is prone to shaking and falling off, as well as accidental unlocking. To solve the problem of insufficient MPO connector connection, there is currently an adhesive bonding solution, using glue to connect the MPO connector to the adapter or optical module. This solution adds a gluing process, making production more complex, less efficient, and more expensive. Another solution is to add a stop block. After the MPO connector is connected to the adapter or optical module, a stop block is inserted to prevent shaking and falling off or accidental unlocking. However, this solution uses a small stop block, making operation difficult and cumbersome.

[0004] In summary, there is a need in this field for an MPO connector locking structure that is simple and quick to install, while improving installation efficiency and reducing installation costs, preventing shaking and falling and accidental locking. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an MPO connector locking structure that externally wraps and covers the MPO connector, making it easy to install and preventing the MPO connector from being unlocked and falling off.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a kind of MPO connector locking structure, with MPO connector cooperation installation, the MPO connector is plugged with adapter or optical module, and adapter or optical module is all provided with the socket for the MPO connector plug, the MPO connector includes the shell and cable of connection setting;The MPO connector locking structure has the inner cavity of accommodating shell, and the MPO connector locking structure has the opening communicated with the inner cavity;When the MPO connector locking structure is engaged with the shell, the MPO connector locking structure is butted with the socket.

[0007] Preferably, the inner surface of the inner cavity has several convex strips, the outer surface of the shell has several grooves corresponding to the position of the convex strip, and the MPO connector locking structure is engaged by the convex strip and the groove.

[0008] Preferably, one side of the MPO connector locking structure has an indication arrow.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the MPO connector locking structure has a stripping structure.

[0010] Preferably, the stripping structure is a crescent-shaped through hole.

[0011] Preferably, the size of the opening is smaller than the thickness of the shell.

[0012] Preferably, both sides of the opening have chamfers.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the MPO connector locking structure has the advantages that: after installation, the MPO connector locking structure can effectively prevent the plugging action of the MPO connector, realize the locking function, and prevent the MPO connector from shaking, falling or mislocking; the MPO connector locking structure is easy and fast to install, has higher use efficiency and lower installation cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or prior art, the drawings needed in the embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced below, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creating creative labor.

[0015] As Figure 1 shown in the prior art, the MPO connector is butted with the MPO adapter.

[0016] As Figure 2 shown in the prior art, the MPO connector is butted with the optical module.

[0017] As shown in Figure 3 is a cooperation schematic view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application before the MPO connector and the MPO adapter are docked.

[0018] As shown in Figure 4 is a cooperation schematic view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application after the MPO connector and the MPO adapter are docked.

[0019] As shown in Figure 5 is a cooperation schematic view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application before the MPO connector and the optical module are docked.

[0020] As shown in Figure 6 is a cooperation schematic view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application after the MPO connector and the optical module are docked.

[0021] As shown in Figure 7 is a structure schematic view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application.

[0022] As shown in Figure 8 is a partial sectional view of the MPO connector locking structure of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, taking the example of the MPO connector 1 being connected with the MPO adapter 2, the MPO adapter 2 has a socket 20, and a locking member 21 is mounted inside the socket 20. The MPO connector 1 comprises a shell 10 and a cable 100. The shell 10 has a plug 11 at the end away from the cable 100, which is inserted into the socket 20. The plug 11 has a locking structure 111 outside, which is locked with the locking member 21. The MPO connector locking structure 3 of the application is used in cooperation with the MPO connector 1. The MPO connector locking structure 3 has an inner cavity 31 accommodating the shell 10. The MPO connector locking structure 3 has an opening 311 on the side, which is communicated with the inner cavity 31. The size of the opening 311 is preferably smaller than the thickness of the shell 10. The MPO connector locking structure 3 is clamped with the shell 10, and the MPO connector locking structure 3 is connected with the socket 20 when the MPO connector locking structure 3 is clamped with the shell 10. In use, the cable 100 is placed into the inner cavity 31 through the opening 311, and then the MPO connector locking structure 3 is pushed towards the shell 10 until the MPO connector locking structure 3 is clamped with the shell 10. At this time, the MPO connector locking structure 3 is wrapped on the side of the shell 10 and connected with the socket 20, avoiding foreign objects contacting the locking structure 111, thereby preventing the MPO connector 1 from being unlocked by mistake.

[0025] Specifically, the MPO connector locking structure 3 has a stripping structure 301 on one side, and the stripping structure 301 can separate the MPO connector locking structure 3 from the shell 10. The stripping structure 301 is preferably a crescent-shaped through hole, and the stripping structure 301 can be separated by being pried through the crescent-shaped through hole.

[0026] As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 , taking the example of the MPO connector 1 being connected with the optical module 2A, the optical module 2A has a socket 20A, and a locking member 21A is mounted inside the socket 20A. The MPO connector 1 comprises a shell 10 and a cable 100. The shell 10 has a plug 11 at the end away from the cable 100, which is inserted into the socket 20A. The plug 11 has a locking structure 111 outside, which is locked with the locking member 21A. The MPO connector locking structure 3 of the application is used in cooperation with the MPO connector 1.

[0027] Specifically, the MPO connector locking structure 3 has an indicating arrow 302 on one side, and the user can quickly observe and judge the insertion direction, avoiding the situation of incorrect insertion direction.

[0028] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8The inner surface of the inner cavity 31 is provided with a plurality of convex strips 312, and the outer surface of the shell 10 is provided with a plurality of recesses 101 corresponding to the positions of the convex strips 312, and the MPO connector locking structure 3 is connected by the convex strips 312 and the recesses 101.

[0029] Further, the two sides of the opening 311 are provided with chamfers 3111, so that the user can conveniently and labor-savingly complete the sleeving action of the MPO connector locking structure 3, and the operation efficiency is further improved.

[0030] The MPO connector locking structure 3 can effectively prevent the plugging action of the MPO connector 1 after installation, realize the locking function, and prevent the MPO connector 1 from shaking, falling or being unlocked by mistake, and the like; the MPO connector locking structure 3 is convenient and fast to install, has higher use efficiency, and has lower installation cost.

[0031] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to these embodiments shown herein, but will accord with the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An MPO connector locking structure, characterized in that, The MPO connector is installed in cooperation with a connector, and the connector is plugged into an adapter or an optical module, both of which have a socket for plugging the MPO connector, and the MPO connector comprises a housing and a cable; The MPO connector locking structure has an inner cavity accommodating the housing, and the MPO connector locking structure has an opening communicating with the inner cavity; When the MPO connector locking structure is engaged with the housing, the MPO connector locking structure is docked with the socket.

2. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 1, wherein, The inner surface of the inner cavity has a plurality of convex strips, and the outer surface of the housing has a plurality of grooves corresponding to the positions of the convex strips, and the MPO connector locking structure is engaged with the grooves through the convex strips.

3. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 1, wherein, One side of the MPO connector locking structure has an indication arrow.

4. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 1, wherein, One side of the MPO connector locking structure has a stripping structure.

5. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 4, wherein, The stripping structure is a crescent-shaped through hole.

6. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 1, wherein, The size of the opening is smaller than the thickness of the housing.

7. The MPO connector lock structure of claim 1, wherein, Both sides of the opening have chamfers.

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