Waterproof optical fiber connector
By employing a precise design that combines components such as ceramic ferrules, retaining rings, and springs in the fiber optic connector, a waterproof closed loop is formed, solving the problem of poor waterproof performance in traditional fiber optic connectors and achieving higher waterproof performance and stability in fiber optic transmission.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423304855.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fiber optic connectors have poor waterproof performance, making the optical fiber susceptible to moisture, which affects the stability and reliability of use.
The connector employs a precise design that integrates components such as ceramic ferrule, ferrule tail, retaining ring, spring, tube body, and small waterproof ring to form a waterproof closed loop, enhancing the connector's waterproof performance and structural stability.
It effectively prevents moisture from entering the connector, improving waterproof performance and the reliability and stability of fiber optic transmission, ensuring stable transmission of optical signals.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to optical fiber connector technical field especially relates to a waterproof optical fiber connector. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the continuous development of optical fiber user network construction, the advantage of optical cable communication is further played and rapidly popularized. The demand for connectors in the field of optical communication is increasing, especially the waterproof optical fiber connector applied in harsh environment, because of its complex design and high reliability requirement, it is concerned by the user.
[0003] In order to ensure that the optical fiber can be used stably, the waterproof treatment between the optical fiber and the connector is carried out, at present, the waterproof performance of the traditional optical fiber connector is poor, thereby the optical fiber is easily contacted with water vapor, which affects the use. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0004] The utility model provides a waterproof optical fiber connector, aims at solving the problem of poor waterproof performance of the current traditional optical fiber connector proposed in above background technique.
[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model is realized in this way, a waterproof optical fiber connector, comprising: ceramic ferrule and the ferrule tail handle for connecting ceramic ferrule;The anti overflow glue pipe of one side of the ferrule tail handle is equipped;The stop ring is sleeved on the ferrule tail handle, the spring is equipped in the stop ring, the spring is sleeved on the ferrule tail handle, and the spring is used to provide pressure to the stop ring;The pipeline main part is sleeved on the stop ring, and the small waterproof ring for the waterproof of ceramic ferrule is sleeved on the pipeline main part.
[0006] Preferably, the tail part of the pipeline main part is provided with a crimping ring, the crimping ring is connected with the optical fiber sheath for connecting the optical fiber, and the waterproof heat shrink tube for preventing water from entering the connection between the pipeline main part and the optical fiber sheath is sleeved on the optical fiber sheath and the pipeline main part.
[0007] Preferably, the outer tube is sleeved on the pipeline main part, the torsion-resistant tail pipe is installed on the outer tube, the locking outer thread ring is sleeved on the outer tube, the threaded pull ring is sleeved on the ceramic ferrule, and the threaded pull ring is in threaded connection with the locking outer thread ring.
[0008] Preferably, the large waterproof ring for sealing the connection between the outer tube and the threaded pull ring is sleeved on the outer tube, the front end of the threaded pull ring is arranged in a flat shape, and the through opening is formed in the threaded pull ring.
[0009] Preferably, the dustproof cap is arranged on the ceramic ferrule, and the dustproof cap is used for protecting the safety and cleanliness of the ceramic ferrule.
[0010] Compared with the related art, the waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the scheme effectively prevents water from entering the inside of the connector through the precise cooperation of each component and the waterproof design, improves the waterproof performance of the connector, the design of the stop ring and the spring makes the structure of the connector more stable and not easy to be disturbed by the external environment, and meanwhile the improvement of the waterproof performance and the enhancement of the structural stability jointly improve the reliability and stability of the optical fiber transmission and ensure the stable transmission of the optical signal.
[0012] In summary, the waterproof optical fiber connector of the utility model forms a waterproof closed loop inside through the waterproof ring, prevents water from entering the inside of the connector and affecting the optical fiber transmission, and effectively improves the waterproof performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 is a front view three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 is a rear view three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional explosion view of a waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 is a front view sectional structure schematic diagram of a waterproof optical fiber connector provided by the utility model.
[0017] Reference signs: 1, ceramic ferrule; 2, ferrule tail handle; 3, anti-glue overflow pipe; 4, stop ring; 5, spring; 6, pipe main body; 7, small waterproof ring; 8, compression ring; 9, optical fiber sheath; 10, waterproof heat shrink tube; 11, outer pipe; 12, torsion-resistant tail pipe; 13, locking outer threaded ring; 14, threaded pull ring; 15, dust cap; 16, large waterproof ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the use herein of terms such as "comprise", "have" and "include" or variations such as "comprises", "comprising", "containing", "having" and "includes" are intended to be open-ended, and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements; the use herein of terms such as "first", "second" and "third" and the like does not imply an order or sequence unless specifically stated; the terms "inner", "outer", "left", "right" and the like are used for convenience and brevity and do not require a particular orientation of the apparatus or element described therein, except where the context demands otherwise; use of terms such as "including", "containing", "comprising", "having" or "with" are used herein to convey embodiment understood by those skilled in the art; and the use of terms such as "about", "substantially", "approximately" and the like are used as terms of approximation and / or approximation and / or allow for a degree of variability.
[0019] Reference herein to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily all directed to the same embodiments, or alternative or alternative embodiments.
[0020] The utility model discloses an embodiment provides a waterproof optical fiber connector, as shown in Figures 1-4 The utility model discloses an embodiment provides a waterproof optical fiber connector, as shown in
[0021] In this embodiment, the ceramic ferrule 1 is connected to the ferrule tail handle 2, forming the basis of the fiber connection, the glue overflow prevention pipe 3 prevents liquid overflow, keeping the connector inside dry, the stop ring 4 and spring 5 work together to ensure the structural stability and sealing of the connector, the pipe body 6 serves as a protective structure to prevent external environment from damaging the connector inside, and the small waterproof ring 7 further enhances the waterproof performance of the ceramic ferrule 1, ensuring the stability and reliability of fiber transmission, through the precise cooperation of each component and waterproof design, effectively preventing water from entering the connector inside, improving the waterproof performance of the connector, the design of the stop ring 4 and spring 5 makes the structure of the connector more stable and not easily disturbed by the external environment, at the same time, the improvement of waterproof performance and the enhancement of structural stability improve the reliability and stability of fiber transmission, ensuring the stable transmission of optical signal.
[0022] In further preferred embodiments of the present application, the tail of the pipe body 6 is provided with a crimping ring 8, and an optical fiber jacket 9 for connecting the optical fiber is connected to the crimping ring 8, and a waterproof heat shrink tube 10 for waterproofing and sealing the connection between the pipe body 6 and the optical fiber jacket 9 is provided on the optical fiber jacket 9 and the pipe body 6.
[0023] In this embodiment, the crimping ring 8 fixes the optical fiber jacket 9, realizing stable connection of the optical fiber with external equipment or optical fiber network, the optical fiber jacket 9 not only protects the optical fiber from mechanical damage, but also provides an interface for external connection, and the waterproof heat shrink tube 10 is tightly fitted at the connection between the optical fiber jacket 9 and the pipe body 6 through heat shrink process, forming an effective waterproof barrier to prevent water from penetrating into the connector inside from this connection area, through the addition of the waterproof heat shrink tube 10, the waterproof performance of the connector is further improved, ensuring the stability and reliability of fiber transmission, through the design of the crimping ring 8 and the optical fiber jacket 9, the structure of the connector is more stable and can withstand greater external force and environmental changes.
[0024] In further preferred embodiments of the present application, an outer pipe 11 is provided on the pipe body 6, a torsion-resistant tail pipe 12 is installed on the outer pipe 11, a locking outer thread ring 13 is provided on the outer pipe 11, a threaded pull ring 14 is provided on the ceramic ferrule 1, and the threaded pull ring 14 is threadedly connected with the locking outer thread ring 13.
[0025] In this embodiment, the introduction of the outer pipe 11 provides additional protection for the pipe body 6, enhancing the structural strength of the entire pipe system, making it more resistant to external pressure and damage, through the threaded connection of the locking outer thread ring 13 and the threaded pull ring 14, the ceramic ferrule 1 can be firmly fixed on the outer pipe 11, this connection method is not only simple and reliable, but also convenient for installation and disassembly, improving work efficiency.
[0026] The further preferable embodiment of the utility model further provides a dustproof cap 15 arranged on the ceramic ferrule 1, and the dustproof cap 15 is used for protecting the safety and cleanness of the ceramic ferrule 1.
[0027] In the embodiment, the outer tube 11 is sleeved with the large waterproof ring 16, the waterproof ring is located at the connecting position of the outer tube 11 and the threaded pull ring 14, when the threaded pull ring 14 is threadedly connected with the locking outer thread ring 13, the large waterproof ring 16 is compressed, thereby forming a tight sealing layer, preventing water or other liquid from penetrating into the connecting position, and the front end of the threaded pull ring 14 is flatly arranged, and the design facilitates installation and dismounting operation, such as rotating by using a wrench or the like.
[0028] The further preferable embodiment of the utility model further provides a dustproof cap 15 arranged on the ceramic ferrule 1, and the dustproof cap 15 is used for protecting the safety and cleanness of the ceramic ferrule 1.
[0029] In the embodiment, the dustproof cap 15 is designed and arranged on the ceramic ferrule 1, and the main function is to serve as a barrier, preventing dust, dirt or other impurities from contacting the surface of the ceramic ferrule 1, thereby effectively preventing the entry of external pollutants, and through the shielding of the dustproof cap 15, it can be ensured that the ceramic ferrule 1 still maintains cleanness and integrity in the case of long-time use.
[0030] Compared with the related art, the connector forms a waterproof closed loop in the interior through the waterproof ring, prevents water from entering the interior of the connector, influences the optical fiber transmission, and effectively improves the waterproof performance.
[0031] In several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways.
[0032] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than limit the protection scope of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the embodiments of the utility model according to the circumstances without creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions which do not deviate from the concept of the utility model in essence, and these technical solutions also belong to the scope of the utility model to be protected.
Claims
1. A waterproof fiber optic connector, comprising: Include: Ceramic ferrule (1) and ferrule tail handle (2) for connecting ceramic ferrule (1); Anti-overflow pipe (3) is arranged on one side of the ferrule tail handle (2); The stop ring (4) is sleeved on the ferrule tail handle (2), the spring (5) is arranged in the stop ring (4), the spring (5) is sleeved on the ferrule tail handle (2), and the spring (5) is used for providing pressure to the stop ring (4); The pipe body (6) is sleeved on the stop ring (4), and the small waterproof ring (7) for waterproofing the ceramic ferrule (1) is sleeved on the pipe body (6).
2. The waterproof fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein, The tail part of the pipe body (6) is provided with a crimping ring (8), the optical fiber sheath (9) for connecting optical fiber is connected on the crimping ring (8), and the waterproof heat shrink tube (10) for waterproofing and sealing the connection between the pipe body (6) and the optical fiber sheath (9) is sleeved on the pipe body (6) and the optical fiber sheath (9).
3. The waterproof fiber optic connector of claim 2, wherein, The outer tube (11) is sleeved on the pipe body (6), the torsion-resistant tail pipe (12) is installed on the outer tube (11), the locking outer thread ring (13) is sleeved on the outer tube (11), the threaded pull ring (14) is sleeved on the ceramic ferrule (1), and the threaded pull ring (14) is in threaded connection with the locking outer thread ring (13).
4. The waterproof fiber optic connector of claim 3, wherein, The outer tube (11) is sleeved with a large waterproof ring (16) for sealing the connection between the outer tube (11) and the threaded pull ring (14), the front end of the threaded pull ring (14) is arranged in a flat shape, and a through opening is formed in the threaded pull ring (14).
5. The waterproof fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein, The dustproof cap (15) is arranged on the ceramic ferrule (1), and the dustproof cap (15) is used for protecting the safety and cleanliness of the ceramic ferrule (1).