Optical fiber connector capable of preventing falling off due to mistaken touch

By designing a spring-loaded support column and a worm gear mechanism, the problem of low efficiency in preventing accidental disconnection of fiber optic connectors is solved, the problem of preventing dust accumulation on the optical fiber is prevented, and the convenience of disassembly and assembly is simplified, while also ensuring the reliability and ease of use of the fiber optic connector.

CN223770429UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06GUANGXI ZHONGLIAN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423078857.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic connectors are inefficient in preventing accidental disconnection and are prone to malfunction due to dust accumulation, requiring regular maintenance and cleaning.

Method used

The connector is fixed by a spring-loaded, pressure-released abutment, combined with a worm gear mechanism to achieve reliable fixing and easy disassembly of the connector. The protective cover can be moved and fixed by rotating the bidirectional threaded rod and the worm gear and nut pair.

Benefits of technology

The fiber optic connectors have improved their ability to prevent accidental disconnection, reduced dust ingress, simplified disassembly, and enhanced safety and ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, and discloses an optical fiber connector capable of preventing falling off due to mistaken touch, which comprises an optical fiber adapter, fixing blocks are fixedly connected to two sides of the optical fiber adapter, and a bidirectional threaded rod penetrates through and is rotatably connected to the bottom of the fixing block at the top of one side of the optical fiber adapter. The bottom of the fixing block on the top of the other side penetrates through and is rotationally connected with a sliding rod, the outer rings of the two-way threaded rods are in threaded connection with connecting plates, the rear ends of the connecting plates are fixedly connected with a protective cover, the two sides of the inner wall of the protective cover are fixedly connected with springs, and one ends of the springs are fixedly connected with abutting columns. According to the utility model, the connecting plate drives the protective cover to move by rotating the two-way threaded rod, the spring is compressed and contracted by the compression of the propping column, the connector is fixed by the propping column and prevented from falling off by the release of the compression of the spring, and the sealing performance in the protective cover is kept by the sealing gasket, so that the falling off caused by mistaken touch can be efficiently prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber optic connector technology, specifically to a fiber optic connector designed to prevent accidental disconnection. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic connectors are devices used to connect optical fibers. Their function is to ensure precise alignment between the fibers and minimize optical signal loss in order to transmit optical signals effectively. These connectors are typically made of metal or plastic and have precise construction and design to ensure efficient transmission of optical signals.

[0003] In the prior art, one way to prevent accidental disconnection of fiber optic connectors is to design a connector with a latch. Specifically, the plug part of the connector can be equipped with a movable latch or lock that will automatically pop out and lock only when the connector is fully inserted into the socket.

[0004] The internal structure of the clip may accumulate dust or dirt during use, which may lead to malfunctions and require regular maintenance and cleaning. It cannot effectively prevent the fiber optic connector from falling off. To address the above problems, a fiber optic connector that prevents accidental dislodgement is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fiber optic connector that prevents accidental disconnection, thus solving the problem in the prior art of inefficiently preventing fiber optic connectors from disconnecting.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fiber optic connector to prevent accidental disconnection, comprising a fiber optic adapter, wherein a fixing block is fixedly connected to both sides of the fiber optic adapter, a bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected through the bottom of the fixing block on one side, and a sliding rod is rotatably connected through the bottom of the fixing block on the other side, a connecting plate is threadedly connected to the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod, a protective cover is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate, springs are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the protective cover, a stop post is fixedly connected to one end of the spring, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the protective cover, a tenon block is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing block, and disassembly components are provided on both sides of the fiber optic adapter.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the abutment is fixed to the connector by the pressure release of the spring. Since one end of the abutment is semi-circular, the abutment is pressed by the spring during the process of the protective cover rising or falling, thus stopping the fixation of the protective cover.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the disassembly assembly includes a worm gear, which is rotatably connected to both sides of the fiber optic adapter, and a limit ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fiber optic adapter.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation of the worm can cause the worm wheel to rotate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a worm gear is fixedly connected to the front end of the limiting ring.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting ring positions the worm gear.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a nut pair is connected through and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the worm gear.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation of the worm gear drives the nut assembly to rotate, and the nut assembly will not move.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inner wall of the nut assembly is threaded with a lead screw, and the lead screw passes through and slides through both ends of the tenon block.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the tenon and mortise block can be fixed by moving the lead screw.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: a second knob is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear, and one side of the second knob is rotatably connected to the fiber optic adapter.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the worm gear can be rotated by rotating the second knob.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: a first knob is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed block on one side, and the bottom of the first knob is fixedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, rotating the first knob can drive the bidirectional threaded rod to rotate.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: each of the fiber optic adapters has a connector that is slidably connected through it at the front end, and a network cable is fixedly connected to the front end of the connector.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the network cable is a cable used to connect computers, routers or other network devices, and its function is to transmit network data.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] This utility model provides a fiber optic connector designed to prevent accidental disconnection. First, rotating the bidirectional threaded rod causes the connecting plate to move, which in turn moves the protective cover. The pressure on the abutment causes the spring to compress and contract. The release of the spring pressure then fixes the abutment to the connector head, preventing it from falling off. The sealing gasket maintains a tight seal inside the protective cover, thus effectively preventing accidental disconnection and preventing dust from entering.

[0024] This utility model provides a fiber optic connector designed to prevent accidental detachment. By rotating the worm gear, the worm wheel meshes with the worm, causing the worm wheel to move the nut assembly. When the nut assembly rotates without moving, the lead screw moves, thereby releasing the tenon block from its fixation. This makes the disassembly of the protective cover simple and quick, reduces cumbersome operations during use, improves overall safety, and prevents accidental detachment. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connector of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spring explosion of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fiber optic adapter of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the disassembly components of the fiber optic adapter of this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Fiber optic adapter; 2. Fixing block; 3. First knob; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Bidirectional threaded rod; 6. Slide rod; 7. Protective cover; 8. Connector; 9. Network cable; 10. Spring; 11. Abutment; 12. Sealing gasket; 13. Tenon and mortise block; 14. Worm gear; 15. Worm wheel; 16. Limiting ring; 17. Nut pair; 18. Lead screw; 19. Second knob. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] To further understand the contents of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 This utility model discloses an anti-accidental disconnection fiber optic connector, comprising a fiber optic adapter 1, a second knob 19 fixedly connected to one end of a worm gear 14, and one side of the second knob 19 rotatably connected to the fiber optic adapter 1, facilitating the rotation of the worm gear 14 via the second knob 19, a first knob 3 rotatably connected to the top of a top fixing block 2 on one side, and the bottom of the first knob 3 fixedly connected to a bidirectional threaded rod 5, facilitating the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 3 via the first knob 5, and connectors 8 slidably connected through the front end of the fiber optic adapter 1, the connectors 8 enabling the connection between optical fibers and the transmission of optical signals, and a network cable 9 fixedly connected to the front end of the connectors 8.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 The fiber optic adapter 1 has fixed blocks 2 on both sides. A bidirectional threaded rod 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the top fixed block 2 on one side, and a sliding rod 6 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the top fixed block 2 on the other side. A connecting plate 4 is threaded to the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod 5. The connecting plate 4 on one side moves according to the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 5, and the connecting plate 4 on the other side moves with the connecting plate 4 on the one side via the sliding rod 6. A protective cover 7 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate 4. Springs 10 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the protective cover 7. A stop post 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring 10. The pressure on the stop post 11 enters the inner wall of the protective cover 7 through the spring 10. The connection head 8 can be fixed by the release of pressure on the spring 10. A sealing gasket 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the protective cover 7. The sealing gasket 12 can keep the inside of the protective cover 7 sealed. A tenon block 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed block 2. Disassembly components are provided on both sides of the fiber optic adapter 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The disassembly assembly includes a worm gear 14, which is rotatably connected to both sides of the fiber optic adapter 1. A limit ring 16 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fiber optic adapter 1, which limits the worm wheel 15 to prevent it from falling off. The worm wheel 15 is fixedly connected to the front end of the limit ring 16, and the worm wheel 15 is meshed with the worm gear 14. A nut pair 17 is rotatably and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the worm wheel 15, and a lead screw 18 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the nut pair 17. The rotation of the nut pair 17 causes the lead screw 18 to move left and right, and the lead screw 18 is rotatably and slidably connected to both ends of the tenon block 13. The movement of the lead screw 18 can fix the tenon block 13.

[0037] Working principle: By inserting the connector 8 into the fiber optic adapter 1, rotating the bidirectional threaded rod 5 causes the connecting plate 4 to move. The movement of the connecting plate 4 causes the protective cover 7 to move inward simultaneously. During the movement, because one end of the abutment 11 is cylindrical, the abutment 11 is compressed. The spring 10 is compressed and drives the abutment 11 to move inward. When the spring 10 is released, the abutment 11 fixes the connector 8. The sealing gasket 12 keeps the protective cover 7 sealed, thus preventing the fiber optic adapter 1 from accidentally falling off. When it is necessary to disassemble the protective cover 7, the worm gear 14 is rotated, causing the worm gear 14 to drive the worm wheel 15 to rotate. The rotation of the worm wheel 15 drives the nut pair 17 to rotate. The rotation of the nut pair 17 causes the lead screw 18 to move. The movement of the lead screw 18 releases the fixation of the tenon block 13, thereby allowing the fixing block 2 to be disassembled. The disassembly of the fixing block 2 allows the protective cover 7 to be disassembled, facilitating the disassembly of the device.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drop-resistant optical fiber connector comprising an optical fiber adapter (1), characterized in that: The optical fiber adapter (1) both sides are fixedly connected with fixed block (2), one side top the fixed block (2) bottom through and rotationally connected with two-way threaded rod (5), the other side top the fixed block (2) bottom through and rotationally connected with slide bar (6), the two-way threaded rod (5) outer circle are all threadedly connected with connecting plate (4), the connecting plate (4) rear end is fixedly connected with protective cover (7), the protective cover (7) inner wall both sides are all fixedly connected with spring (10), the spring (10) one end is fixedly connected with the resistance column (11), the protective cover (7) inner wall bottom are all fixedly connected with sealing pad (12), the fixed block (2) one side is fixedly connected with mortise and tenon block (13), the optical fiber adapter (1) both sides are provided with dismounting assembly.

2. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: The dismounting assembly includes worm (14), the worm (14) is through and rotationally connected with both sides of optical fiber adapter (1), the optical fiber adapter (1) inner wall rotationally connected with limit ring (16).

3. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 2, wherein: The limit ring (16) front end is fixedly connected with worm wheel (15).

4. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 3, wherein: The worm wheel (15) inner wall is through and fixedly connected with nut pair (17).

5. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 4, wherein: The nut pair (17) inner wall is threadedly connected with lead screw (18), and the lead screw (18) and the both ends of mortise and tenon block (13) are through and slidably connected.

6. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 2, wherein: The worm (14) one end is fixedly connected with second knob (19), and the second knob (19) one side is rotationally connected with optical fiber adapter (1).

7. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: One side top the fixed block (2) top rotationally connected with first knob (3), and the bottom of first knob (3) is fixedly connected with two-way threaded rod (5).

8. The drop-resistant fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: The optical fiber adapter (1) front end is through and slidably connected with connector (8), and the connector (8) front end is fixedly connected with network cable (9).