Optical fiber connector

Abstract

The utility model provides an optical fiber connector which comprises a front sleeve, a clamping part, a quick release part and a foot sleeve which are connected in sequence, a buckle is arranged on the quick release part connected with the foot sleeve in a clamping mode, the buckle is guided by the clamping part to be clamped with a locking piece on the front sleeve, a user only needs to pull the foot sleeve in the direction far away from an adapter, the locking piece can be driven to be separated from the adapter, and therefore the locking piece can be separated from the adapter. Therefore, the separation of the optical fiber connector and the adapter is realized, the operation is simple, and the separation of the optical fiber connector and the adapter can be quickly realized even in a narrow space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fiber optic connector technology, and more particularly to a fiber optic connector that is easy to separate from the adapter in confined spaces. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic connectors allow for the splicing of fiber optic segments and the connection of optical cables and modules. This enables optical signals to form a continuous optical path between the cable, fiber, and module, thereby extending the transmission distance. Fiber optic connectors are typically paired with corresponding adapters to precisely align the two end faces of the fiber. For example... Figure 1 The image shows a conventional fiber optic connector, which is held in place by a locking structure 1. When it is necessary to separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter, the locking structure 1 is disengaged by pressing the elastic latch 2. In practical applications, for the sake of neatness and aesthetics, the mating fiber optic connectors and adapters are generally densely arranged, resulting in limited space allocated to each connector, especially the space above the connector. Therefore, when the space above the fiber optic connector is occupied, it is difficult for the user to press the elastic latch, making the separation of the fiber optic connector from the adapter difficult and hindering quick separation.

[0003] Therefore, the existing technology needs to be further improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application proposes an optical fiber connector to solve the problem in the prior art that it is difficult to separate the optical fiber connector from the adapter in a narrow space and that it is difficult to achieve rapid separation.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a fiber optic connector, comprising a front sleeve, a clamping portion, a quick-release portion, and foot sleeves connected in sequence, wherein:

[0006] The top of the front sleeve is provided with a locking element, and the fiber optic connector is connected to the adapter by the locking element.

[0007] The clamping part includes a clamping part body and a clamping part protrusion disposed on the top of the clamping part body. The clamping part body is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, forming a receiving space within the clamping part body. The clamping part protrusion has an opening on the side facing the quick-release part and communicates with the receiving space.

[0008] The quick-release part includes a quick-release part body and a buckle disposed on the top of the quick-release part body. The quick-release part body is engaged with the foot cover. The buckle passes through the protruding opening of the clamping part and, after passing through the receiving space, engages with the locking member on the front cover. When the foot cover moves away from the adapter, the buckle causes the locking member to disengage from the adapter, thereby separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter.

[0009] In one embodiment, the top of the locking member protrudes to form a hook, and the buckle is an elastic buckle. After the buckle passes through the opening of the clamping part and the receiving space, it bends upward and engages with the hook, thereby realizing the clamping connection between the buckle and the locking member.

[0010] In one embodiment, the side wall of the clamping part is provided with a slot, and the side of the buckle is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the slot. After the buckle passes through the opening of the clamping part, the protrusion is engaged in the slot and can slide along the slot to guide the buckle through the receiving space and engage with the locking member.

[0011] In one embodiment, the top surface of the slot is a slope, which is inclined downward from one end near the opening to the other end away from the opening, so as to guide the buckle to move downward when the buckle passes through the receiving space, so that after the buckle passes through the receiving space, it is located below the hook and bends upward to engage with the hook.

[0012] In one embodiment, the foot cover is a hollow cylindrical structure, including a first end of the foot cover facing the quick-release part and a second end of the foot cover away from the quick-release part, wherein the surface of the first end of the foot cover has a vertically radial protrusion forming a retaining ring protrusion, and the foot cover is retainingly connected to the quick-release part through the retaining ring protrusion.

[0013] In one embodiment, a fixing groove is provided on the inner wall of the quick-release part body, and the fixing groove is provided corresponding to the retaining ring protrusion. The quick-release part and the foot sleeve are connected by matching the fixing groove and the retaining ring protrusion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the retaining ring protrusion perpendicular to the axial direction of the foot sleeve is rectangular, and the fixing groove is two fixing grooves arranged parallel to each other on the opposite inner walls of the quick-release part body to match the two sides of the retaining ring protrusion and realize the retaining connection between the quick-release part and the foot sleeve.

[0015] In one embodiment, the quick-release part body has a circular cutout at one end facing the foot sleeve. The circular cutout is located on the outside of the fixing groove. When the fixing groove matches the retaining ring protrusion, the circular cutout engages with the first end of the foot sleeve.

[0016] In one embodiment, the surface of the second end of the foot cover is provided with a plurality of slits in the radial direction, each slit extending circumferentially along the second end of the foot cover, forming ribs between adjacent slits.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fiber optic connector further includes a forked sleeve disposed within the receiving space. One end of the forked sleeve is connected to the front sleeve, and the other end of the forked sleeve is connected to the foot sleeve via a fiber optic clamp. The fiber optic cable passing through the foot sleeve is divided into several strands, which are then inserted into several of the front sleeves.

[0018] This application provides an optical fiber connector, comprising a front sleeve, a clamping part, a quick-release part, and feet connected in sequence. The front sleeve has a locking element at its top, through which the optical fiber connector is engaged with an adapter. The clamping part includes a clamping part body and a clamping part protrusion at its top. The clamping part body is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, forming a receiving space within the body. The clamping part protrusion opens towards the quick-release part and communicates with the receiving space. The quick-release part includes a quick-release part body and a latch at its top. The quick-release part body engages with the feet, and the latch passes through the opening of the clamping part protrusion, through the receiving space, and engages with the locking element on the front sleeve. When the feet move away from the adapter, the latch causes the locking element to disengage from the adapter, thus separating the optical fiber connector from the adapter. This application features a latch on the quick-release part that connects to the foot cover. The latch is guided by the clamping part to engage with the locking element on the front cover. The user only needs to pull the foot cover away from the adapter to disengage the locking element from the adapter, thereby separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter. The operation is simple and can quickly separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter even in narrow spaces. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of a fiber optic connector in the prior art.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a fiber optic connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a fiber optic connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the clamping part of the fiber optic connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the quick-release portion of the fiber optic connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the quick-release portion of the fiber optic connector from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the quick-release part of the fiber optic connector and the foot sleeve holding connection in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the foot sleeve of the fiber optic connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fiber optic connector and adapter in a clamping state according to one embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fiber optic connector and adapter in a separated state according to one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0030] This utility model provides an optical fiber connector. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following provides a more detailed description of this utility model. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure referred to must have a specific orientation or must be constructed in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified in the text, "a" and "described" can refer to a single or multiple entities. If the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first," "second," etc., these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0033] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the same meaning as in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.

[0034] In existing technologies, users need to press the locking mechanism on the fiber optic connector by hand to separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter. This increases the difficulty of separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter when the space above the fiber optic connector is occupied, making it impossible to achieve quick separation of the fiber optic connector from the adapter.

[0035] Therefore, this application discloses a fiber optic connector that can be quickly separated from the adapter even in confined spaces, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the device includes a front sleeve 100, a clamping part 200, a quick-release part 300, and a foot sleeve 400 connected in sequence. The front sleeve 100 has a locking member 110 at its top, through which the fiber optic connector is secured to the adapter. The clamping part 200 includes a clamping part body 210 and a clamping part protrusion 220 on the top of the clamping part body 210. The clamping part body 210 is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, forming a receiving space 211 within it. The clamping part protrusion 220 has an opening 221 on the side facing the quick-release part 300, and connects with... The receiving space 211 is connected; the quick-release part 300 includes a quick-release part body 310 and a buckle 320 disposed on the top of the quick-release part body 310. The quick-release part body 310 is engaged with the foot cover 400. The buckle 320 passes through the opening 221 of the clamping part protrusion 220 and passes through the receiving space 211 before engaging with the locking member 110 on the front cover 100. When the foot cover 400 moves away from the adapter, the buckle 320 drives the locking member 110 to disengage from the adapter, thereby separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter. By setting a buckle 320 on the quick-release part 300 that is connected to the foot cover 400, and using the clamping part 200 to guide the buckle 320 to engage with the locking member 110 on the front cover 100, the user only needs to pull the foot cover 400 away from the adapter to disengage the locking member 110 from the adapter, thereby realizing the separation of the fiber optic connector and the adapter. The operation is simple and can quickly separate the fiber optic connector and the adapter even in narrow spaces.

[0036] In one implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking member 110 has a protruding hook 111 at its top. The latch 320 is an elastic latch. After passing through the opening 221 and the receiving space 211 of the clamping part protrusion 220, the latch 320 bends upward and engages with the hook 111, thus achieving a latching connection between the latch 320 and the locking member 110. By engaging the adapter with the upper surface of the locking member 110, and then hooking the hook 111 at the top of the locking member 110 with the latch 320, when the latch 320 moves away from the locking member 110, it automatically applies a downward force to the locking member 110, thereby causing the upper surface of the locking member 110 to disengage from the adapter, thus achieving the separation of the fiber optic connector and the adapter.

[0037] In one implementation, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the side wall of the clamping part protrusion 220 is provided with a slot 222, and the side of the buckle 320 is provided with a protrusion 321 corresponding to the slot 222. After the buckle 320 passes through the opening 221 of the clamping part protrusion 220, the protrusion 321 is engaged in the slot 222 and can slide along the slot 222 to guide the buckle 320 through the receiving space 211 and engage with the locking member 110. Through the cooperation of the protrusion 321 and the slot 222, it is convenient to position the buckle 320 and the clamping part 200 during installation, and it can also restrict the movement of the buckle 320 during use, preventing the buckle 320 from falling out of the clamping part 200 when the foot cover 400 is pulled.

[0038] In one implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top surface of the slot 222 is a slope 223. The slope 223 is inclined downwards from the end near the opening 221 to the end away from the opening 221. This slope guides the buckle 320 downwards as it passes through the receiving space 211, so that after passing through the receiving space 211, the buckle 320 is located below the hook 111 and needs to bend upwards to engage with the hook 111. By guiding the position of the buckle 320 through the slope 223 of the slot 222, it is ensured that after installation, the buckle 320 is located below the hook 111 of the locking member 110. The buckle 320 needs to be bent upwards to hook out of the hook 111. Thus, when the buckle 320 moves away from the adapter, it will naturally exert a downward force on the locking member 110, thereby disengaging the locking member 110 from the adapter, which is convenient and quick.

[0039] In one implementation, such as Figure 8 As shown, the foot cover 400 is a hollow cylindrical structure, including a first end 410 facing the quick-release part 300 and a second end 420 away from the quick-release part 300. The surface of the first end 410 has a vertically radially protruding retaining ring protrusion 411, and the foot cover 400 is engaged with the quick-release part 300 via the retaining ring protrusion 411. By engaging the quick-release part 300 with the retaining ring protrusion 411, the quick-release part 300 moves along with the foot cover 400 when pulled, thereby applying downward pressure to the locking member 110 using the latch 320, achieving the separation of the fiber optic connector and the adapter.

[0040] In one implementation, such as Figure 6As shown, a fixing groove 311 is provided on the inner wall of the quick-release part body 310. The fixing groove 311 is provided corresponding to the retaining ring protrusion 411. The quick-release part 300 and the foot cover 400 are locked together by the matching of the fixing groove 311 and the retaining ring protrusion 411. The locking of the foot cover 400 and the quick-release part 300 by the matching of the fixing groove 311 and the retaining ring protrusion 411 increases the stability of the locking connection and ensures that the quick-release part 300 can move synchronously with the foot cover 400.

[0041] In one implementation, such as Figure 8 As shown, the retaining ring protrusion 411 has a rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction of the foot sleeve 400. The fixing groove 311 consists of two parallel fixing grooves arranged on opposite inner walls of the quick-release part body 310 to match the two sides of the retaining ring protrusion 411, thereby achieving a retaining connection between the quick-release part 300 and the foot sleeve 400. By setting the rectangular retaining ring protrusion 411 and the corresponding parallel fixing groove 311, the stability of the retaining connection between the foot sleeve 400 and the quick-release part 300 is further improved, while also facilitating aligned installation.

[0042] In one implementation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the quick-release body 310 has a circular cutout 312 at one end facing the foot cover 400. The circular cutout 312 is located on the outside of the fixing groove 311. When the fixing groove 311 matches the retaining ring protrusion 411, the circular cutout 312 engages with the first end 410 of the foot cover. The inner diameter of the circular cutout 312 matches the outer diameter of the first end 410 of the foot cover. By engaging the first end 410 of the foot cover with the circular cutout 312, and cooperating with the engaging of the fixing groove 311 and the retaining ring protrusion 411, the engaging connection between the quick-release part 300 and the foot cover 400 is more secure.

[0043] In one implementation, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover has a plurality of radially arranged slits 421, each slit 421 extending circumferentially along the second end 420 of the foot cover, forming ribs 422 between adjacent slits 421. By using the slits 421 to form ribs 422 on the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover, the friction of the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover is increased, making it easier for the user to pull the foot cover 400 to separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter.

[0044] In one implementation, such as Figure 3As shown, the fiber optic connector also includes a branch sleeve 500, which is disposed within the receiving space 211. One end of the branch sleeve 500 is connected to the front sleeve 100, and the other end of the branch sleeve 500 is connected to the foot sleeve 400 via a fiber optic clamp 510, splitting the optical fiber passing through the foot sleeve 400 into several strands, which are correspondingly inserted into several of the front sleeves 100. Multiple front sleeves 100 can be matched using the branch sleeve 500, thereby expanding the fiber optic interface to meet the needs of different scenarios.

[0045] Therefore, the fiber optic connector disclosed in this application, through its specific structural design, allows users to separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter simply by pulling the foot sleeve away from the adapter, enabling convenient and quick separation even in confined spaces.

[0046] The detailed structure of the fiber optic connector described in this application is illustrated below with reference to a specific embodiment. Specifically, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the fiber optic connector described in this application includes a front sleeve 100, a clamping part 200, a branch sleeve 500, a quick-release part 300, and a foot sleeve 400, wherein the optical fiber passes through the foot sleeve 400, the quick-release part 300, the branch sleeve 500, the clamping part 200, and the front sleeve 100 in sequence and is connected to the optical fiber in the adapter.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front sleeve 100 has a hollow structure to allow optical fibers to pass through and match with the corresponding optical fibers in the adapter. Furthermore, the top of the front sleeve 100 is provided with a locking member 110. The locking member 110 has an elastic structure, with one end fixed to the top of the front sleeve 100 and the other end movable in the vertical direction to achieve the locking and separation of the optical fiber connector and the adapter.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the clamping part 200 is disposed between the front sleeve 100 and the quick-release part 300, guiding the buckle 320 on the quick-release part 300 to engage with the locking member 110 on the front sleeve 100. Specifically, as... Figure 4As shown, the clamping part 200 includes a clamping part body 210 and a clamping part protrusion 220. The clamping part body 210 is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, and forms an internal receiving space 211 to accommodate the forked sleeve 500. One end of the forked sleeve 500 is connected to the front sleeve 100, and the other end of the forked sleeve 500 is connected to the foot sleeve 400 through an optical fiber clamp 510, which divides the optical fiber passing through the foot sleeve 400 into several strands, which are correspondingly inserted into several of the front sleeves 100. In this embodiment, there are two front sleeves 100, and the forked sleeve 500 divides the optical fiber into two strands and inserts them into the front sleeves 100 respectively. It should be noted that two front sleeves 100 are only one feasible embodiment of this application. More front sleeves 100 can also be set as needed, and the optical fiber can be divided into more strands through the forked sleeve 500.

[0049] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the clamping part protrusion 220 is vertically formed on the top surface of the clamping part body 210, and the interior of the clamping part protrusion 220 communicates with the receiving space 211. The clamping part protrusion 220 has an opening 221 on the side facing the quick-release part 300 for the buckle 320 on the quick-release part 300 to pass through. Further, the side wall of the clamping part protrusion 220 has a groove 222, and the top surface of the groove 222 is an inclined surface 223. The inclined surface 223 is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward from the opening 221 away from the opening 221, which is used to guide the buckle 320 that enters the clamping part protrusion 220 to move downward, thereby ensuring that the buckle 320 needs to bend upward to engage with the hook 111 of the locking member 110.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the quick-release part 300 is disposed between the clamping part 200 and the foot cover 400. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the quick-release part 300 includes a quick-release part body 310 and a latch 320. The latch 320 is an elastic structure and extends horizontally along the top surface of the quick-release part body 310, so that when the quick-release part 300 is installed between the clamping part 200 and the foot cover 400, the latch 320 can pass through the clamping part 200 and engage with the locking member 110 on the front cover 100. Further, as... Figure 5As shown, the side of the buckle 320 is provided with a protrusion 321. The protrusion 321 is provided corresponding to the slot 222 on the clamping part protrusion 220. When the buckle 320 passes through the opening 221 into the receiving space 211 and extends towards the locking member 110 on the front sleeve 100, the protrusion 321 is guided by the inclined surface 223 provided on the slot 222, so that the buckle 320 moves downward to below the locking member 110. The buckle 320 must bend upward to engage with the hook 111 of the locking member 110. Therefore, when the buckle 320 moves away from the adapter, it will apply a downward force to the locking member 110, thereby disengaging the locking member 110 from the adapter and realizing the separation of the fiber optic connector from the adapter.

[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the quick-release body 310 includes a front end connected to the buckle 320 and a rear end corresponding to the foot cover 400. The front end of the quick-release body 310 is a horizontal plate and is integrally formed with the buckle 320. The rear end of the quick-release body 310 is provided with a circular cutout 312 corresponding to the foot cover 400. The inner diameter of the circular cutout 312 is matched with the outer diameter of the foot cover 400, and the opening of the circular cutout 312 toward the foot cover 400 is set to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the foot cover 400, so that the quick-release body 310 can be held on the foot cover 400 through the circular cutout 312.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the quick-release body 310 has two fixing grooves 311 arranged parallel to each other in the vertical direction on the inner side, so as to correspond and match with the retaining ring protrusion 411 on the foot sleeve 400, so as to realize the positioning and retaining of the quick-release body 310 and the foot sleeve 400.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the foot cover 400 includes a first end 410 and a second end 420, wherein the first end 410 has a smooth surface and a retaining ring protrusion 411 is provided at a position corresponding to the fixing groove 311. Specifically, as shown... Figure 8 As shown, the retaining ring protrusion 411 has a rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction of the foot sleeve 400, matching the two parallel fixing grooves 311, thereby achieving a positioning and retaining effect between the quick-release part 300 and the foot sleeve 400. Specifically, the circular cutout 312 is correspondingly engaged on the side of the first end 410 of the foot sleeve away from the quick-release part 300 relative to the retaining ring protrusion 411. The positioning and retaining of the quick-release part 300 and the foot sleeve 400 are achieved through the circular cutout 312, the fixing grooves 311, and the retaining ring protrusion 411.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover has parallel cuts 421 along the axial direction, and the cuts 421 are cuts formed around the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover 400 in the circumferential direction, thereby forming ribs 422 between adjacent cuts 421. The ribs 422 are formed parallel to the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover in the axial direction, thereby increasing the friction of the surface of the second end 420 of the foot cover, making it easier for the user to pull the second end 420 of the foot cover, thereby driving the buckle 320 to apply a downward force to the locking member 110, thereby realizing the quick separation of the fiber optic connector and the adapter.

[0055] The mechanism of the fiber optic connector described in this application when separated from the adapter is explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] like Figure 9 As shown, when the fiber optic connector described in this application is connected to the adapter, the locking member 110 on the front sleeve 100 is locked and fixed to the adapter 1000, thus achieving a fixed connection between the fiber optic connector and the adapter. At this time, the latch 320 on the quick-release part 300 passes through the clamping part 200 and engages with the locking member 110. Guided by the clamping part 200, the latch 320 first extends downward and then bends upward to hook the hook 111 at the top of the locking member 110. Figure 10 As shown, when it is necessary to separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter 1000, simply pull the foot sleeve 400 in a direction away from the adapter 1000 (to the right in the figure). At this time, the latch 320 and the quick-release part 300 move to the right synchronously with the foot sleeve 400. The latch 320 hooks the latch hook 111 and drives the locking member 110 to move. Then, guided by the clamping part 200, the latch 320 needs to move downward first and then to the right, thereby applying downward pressure to the locking member 110, causing the locking member 110 to disengage from the adapter 1000, thus achieving the separation of the fiber optic connector from the adapter. Since only the fiber optic connector needs to be pulled horizontally, even in a very narrow space around the fiber optic connector, the separation of the fiber optic connector from the adapter can still be achieved easily and quickly, making the operation simple and easy to use.

[0057] In summary, this application provides an optical fiber connector, comprising a front sleeve, a clamping part, a quick-release part, and feet connected in sequence. The front sleeve has a locking element at its top, through which the optical fiber connector is engaged with an adapter. The clamping part includes a clamping part body and a clamping part protrusion at its top. The clamping part body is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, forming a receiving space within the body. The clamping part protrusion opens towards the quick-release part and communicates with the receiving space. The quick-release part includes a quick-release part body and a latch at its top. The quick-release part body engages with the feet, and the latch passes through the opening of the clamping part protrusion, through the receiving space, and engages with the locking element on the front sleeve. When the feet move away from the adapter, the latch causes the locking element to disengage from the adapter, thus separating the optical fiber connector from the adapter. This application features a latch on the quick-release part that connects to the foot cover. The latch is guided by the clamping part to engage with the locking element on the front cover. The user only needs to pull the foot cover away from the adapter to disengage the locking element from the adapter, thereby separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter. The operation is simple and can quickly separate the fiber optic connector from the adapter even in narrow spaces.

[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An optical fiber connector, characterized in that, It includes a front sleeve, a clamping part, a quick-release part, and foot sleeves connected in sequence, wherein, The top of the front sleeve is provided with a locking element, and the fiber optic connector is connected to the adapter by the locking element. The clamping part includes a clamping part body and a clamping part protrusion disposed on the top of the clamping part body. The clamping part body is a hollow structure with openings at both ends, forming a receiving space within the clamping part body. The clamping part protrusion has an opening on the side facing the quick-release part and communicates with the receiving space. The quick-release part includes a quick-release part body and a buckle disposed on the top of the quick-release part body. The quick-release part body is engaged with the foot cover. The buckle passes through the protruding opening of the clamping part and, after passing through the receiving space, engages with the locking member on the front cover. When the foot cover moves away from the adapter, the buckle causes the locking member to disengage from the adapter, thereby separating the fiber optic connector from the adapter.

2. The fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the locking member protrudes to form a hook, and the buckle is an elastic buckle. After the buckle passes through the opening and the receiving space of the clamping part, it bends upward and engages with the hook, thereby realizing the clamping connection between the buckle and the locking member.

3. The fiber optic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping part has a slot on its protruding side wall, and the buckle has a protrusion on its side corresponding to the slot. After the buckle passes through the opening of the clamping part, the protrusion is engaged in the slot and can slide along the slot to guide the buckle through the receiving space and engage with the locking member.

4. The fiber optic connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top surface of the slot is a slope, which is inclined downward from the end near the opening to the end away from the opening, so as to guide the buckle to move downward when the buckle passes through the receiving space, so that after the buckle passes through the receiving space, it is located below the hook and bends upward to engage with the hook.

5. The fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot cover is a hollow cylindrical structure, including a first end of the foot cover facing the quick-release part and a second end of the foot cover away from the quick-release part. The surface of the first end of the foot cover has a vertical radial protrusion forming a retaining ring protrusion, and the foot cover is engaged with the quick-release part through the retaining ring protrusion.

6. The fiber optic connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The quick-release part has a fixing groove on its inner wall, which corresponds to the retaining ring protrusion. The quick-release part and the foot sleeve are connected by matching the fixing groove and the retaining ring protrusion.

7. The fiber optic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-section of the retaining ring protrusion perpendicular to the axial direction of the foot sleeve is rectangular. The fixing groove consists of two parallel fixing grooves arranged on opposite inner walls of the quick-release part body to match the two sides of the retaining ring protrusion, thereby realizing the retaining connection between the quick-release part and the foot sleeve.

8. The fiber optic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The quick-release part body has a circular cutout at one end facing the foot sleeve. The circular cutout is located on the outside of the fixing groove. When the fixing groove matches the retaining ring protrusion, the circular cutout is engaged with the first end of the foot sleeve.

9. The fiber optic connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the second end of the foot cover has a plurality of radial cuts, each cut extending circumferentially along the second end of the foot cover, forming ribs between adjacent cuts.

10. The fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a forked sleeve, which is disposed within the accommodating space. One end of the forked sleeve is connected to the front sleeve, and the other end of the forked sleeve is connected to the foot sleeve via an optical fiber clamp. The optical fiber passing through the foot sleeve is divided into several strands, which are inserted into several of the front sleeves accordingly.

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