Insertion piece type device based on optical fiber flexible plate
By constructing plug-in devices using fiber optic flexible board technology, the problem of large space occupation in traditional optical cable cabling is solved, achieving compactness and ease of maintenance of high-density optical fiber cabling, and meeting the high-speed communication needs of data centers.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520527507.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fiber optic cabling methods occupy a lot of space in data centers, limiting the number of optical fibers and equipment density, and cannot meet the needs of high-speed, high-density, and miniaturized fiber optic communication.
By employing fiber optic flexible board technology, a plug-in device is constructed through a frame, slot board, and plug-in modules to achieve efficient switching and distribution of fiber optic signals. Combined with fiber optic adapters and fiber optic flexible boards, module insertion, removal, and maintenance operations are simplified.
Significantly reduces the space occupied by cabling, improves the compactness of equipment layout, simplifies maintenance and upgrade operations, reduces labor costs, enhances device stability and protects internal components, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical fiber communication, concretely is a kind of based on the flexible sheet of optical fiber insert sheet type device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Early optical fiber communication system mostly uses traditional optical cable wiring mode.This mode can realize basic signal transmission, but there are many drawbacks.Traditional optical cable diameter is larger, usually in several millimeters or even thicker, and the bending radius requirement is high, in the environment of limited space, such as the inside of rack of data center, when wiring, it will occupy a large amount of valuable space, seriously limit the deployable optical fiber quantity and equipment density.
[0003] Optical fiber flexible plate is the latest research and development achievement in optical fiber communication industry, that is, optical fiber is embedded in plastic material, and the wiring and port distribution of optical fiber are concentrated on a 1-2mm thick plate, which can save wiring space and optimize connector port distribution.
[0004] To adapt to the rapid development of optical fiber communication, high-speed, high-density and miniaturized optical fiber connection mode has become a development trend of data center optical fiber wiring.High-density, high-performance, easy-to-operate and easy-to-maintain optical fiber device has become the key of data center optical fiber wiring.At present, the conventional cabinet occupies a large internal space of cabinet because the wiring in the existing cabinet is conventional optical cable wiring, and the optical cable has the characteristics of large diameter and large bending radius, so the conventional cabinet has small capacity.Increasing the capacity of the cabinet requires reducing the outer diameter of the optical cable, so the optical fiber plate adopts bare fiber wiring, and the diameter of the bare fiber is 1 / 12 of the diameter of the optical cable, which cannot meet the development needs of high-speed communication in data center.The main purpose of the present application is to overcome the defects of the above background technology and provide an insert sheet type device based on optical fiber flexible plate. CONTENT OF UTILITY MODEL
[0005] The utility model aims at providing an insert sheet type device based on optical fiber flexible plate, which constructs a physical frame through a frame body and a slot plate, realizes external optical fiber and internal connection through optical fiber adapters in the insert sheet module, and wires and distributes internal optical fiber through the optical fiber flexible plate, so as to complete the switching and transmission of optical fiber signals in the device.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0007] A kind of flexible board based on optical fiber plug-in device, including frame, cover plate, left and right ear, further including upper slot plate, lower slot plate and plug-in module.Frame is the basic support structure of the whole device.The front end is provided with the opening and slot of accommodating plug-in module, and the rear end is provided with the opening and slot corresponding to the front end.The front and rear opening and slot are the entrance of plug-in module, and the frame is designed by bending the four edges of a bottom plate upwards and then bending inward to form an internal space.The unique bending mode not only enhances the structural strength of the frame, but also enables the inwardly bent part to tightly cooperate with other components to stabilize the structure of the whole device.
[0008] The cover plate is installed on the upper end of the frame, which prevents dust and foreign matter from entering the internal space of the device, and also protects the internal components to a certain extent.The lower slot plate is installed on the inner bottom of the frame, which provides support for the lower part of the plug-in module, and also has a slot corresponding to each plug-in module position, which cooperates with the upper slot plate to guide the insertion direction of the plug-in module.
[0009] The upper slot plate is installed on the bottom of the cover plate and corresponds to the lower slot plate.The plug-in module is slidingly guided and installed on the slot formed by the upper slot plate and the lower slot plate.The plug-in module can be smoothly inserted or extracted along the slot, greatly facilitating the installation, maintenance and replacement of the plug-in module in the later stage.
[0010] The plug-in module includes one or more plug-in plates.Each plug-in plate is provided with a fiber adapter front panel and a fiber adapter rear panel at the front and rear respectively, and the plug-in plate is bent at the front and rear ends to form the fiber adapter front panel and the fiber adapter rear panel.This bending process not only simplifies the structure, but also provides a suitable plane and support for the installation of the fiber adapter.
[0011] The fiber adapter front panel and the fiber adapter rear panel are both installed with fiber adapters, and in actual work, external optical fibers are connected to the inside of the plug-in module through the fiber adapters.The fiber adapter front panel is provided with fiber adapters and module fixing screws, which are used to further fix the plug-in module on the frame, to ensure that the plug-in module does not shake due to vibration or external force during use, and to ensure the stability of the optical fiber connection.
[0012] The plug-in module is installed with a flexible optical fiber board and arranged with optical fibers.The flexible optical fiber board is fixedly installed on the plug-in plate, and the internal optical fibers are connected to the fiber adapters at the front and rear of the plug-in module.When external optical fiber signals enter the plug-in module through the fiber adapters on the front panel, the signals are routed and distributed through the optical fibers in the flexible optical fiber board.Each of the fiber adapter front panel and the fiber adapter rear panel is provided with a fiber adapter fixing block, which further enhances the firmness of the fiber adapter installation, prevents it from loosening during long-term use, and ensures the reliability of optical fiber signal transmission.
[0013] During the whole operation of the device, the components work together. The frame, the cover plate, the upper slot plate and the lower slot plate jointly build a stable and safe physical space to provide installation and protection for the plug-in module. The plug-in plate, the fiber optic adapter and the fiber optic flexible plate in the plug-in module cooperate with each other to realize efficient switching and distribution of fiber optic signals. When maintenance or upgrading of the device is needed, the plug-in module can be easily pulled out through the slot for operation, fully reflecting the rationality, convenience and efficiency of the design of the device, meeting the requirements of high density, high performance, easy operation and easy maintenance of data center fiber optic wiring.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that:
[0015] By using the fiber optic flexible plate technology, the optical fiber is pre-buried in the thin plate, which significantly reduces the space occupied by the wiring compared with the traditional optical cable wiring. It creates conditions for the compact layout of the equipment and avoids the wiring problems and expansion limitations caused by space constraints.
[0016] The plug-in module is designed to match the slot structure, so that the module can be easily plugged in and out. In daily maintenance, technicians do not need complex tools and processes to quickly replace faulty plug-in modules, greatly shortening the maintenance time and improving work efficiency. At the same time, the convenient installation feature is also conducive to the deployment of new equipment and system upgrade, reducing labor costs and operation difficulty.
[0017] The frame is made of special bending process, which enhances its own strength and tightly cooperates with other components to ensure the overall stability of the device. The protective space built by the components effectively prevents dust and foreign matter, providing reliable protection for internal precision components, reducing the risk of failure caused by external environmental factors and prolonging the service life of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a perspective exploded view of the plug-in device based on the fiber optic flexible plate of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 It is a left view of the plug-in device based on the fiber optic flexible plate of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a top view of the plug-in device based on the fiber optic flexible plate of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 It is a front view of the plug-in device based on the fiber optic flexible plate of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 It is a front view of the frame of the plug-in device based on the fiber optic flexible plate of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of a plug-in module of a plug-in device based on a fiber flexible board according to the utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 It is a front view of a plug-in module of a plug-in device based on a fiber flexible board according to the utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 It is a front view of a plug-in module of a plug-in device based on a fiber flexible board according to the utility model and its left and right views;
[0026] In the drawing: 1, cover plate; 2, upper slot plate; 3, plug-in module; 31, plug-in plate; 311, fiber adapter front panel; 312, fiber adapter rear panel; 32, fiber adapter; 33, fiber flexible board; 4, lower slot plate; 5, left and right hanging ears; 6, frame body. Specific implementation method
[0027] The technical scheme in the utility model embodiment will be completely described below in combination with the drawings in the utility model embodiment.
[0028] As Figures 1-8 shown, a plug-in device based on a fiber flexible board, including frame body 6, cover plate 1, left and right hanging ears 5, and upper slot plate 2, lower slot plate 4 and plug-in module 3;The frame body 6 front end is equipped with the opening and the slot of accommodating plug-in module 3, the frame body 6 rear end is equipped with the opening and the slot corresponding with the front end, the cover plate 1 is installed on the frame body 6 upper end, the frame body 6 both sides are fixedly installed left and right hanging ears 5, left and right hanging ears 5 are used for installing frame body on rack, lower slot plate 4 is installed in frame body 6 inner bottom, to form a enclosed device internal space;The upper slot plate 2 is installed in the cover plate 1 bottom, the plug-in module 3 is slidingly guided and installed on the slot, and the slot is a guide groove used in cooperation with the plug-in module 3, with the effect of limiting and sliding rail.
[0029] The plug-in module 3 includes one or more plug-in plates 31, the fiber adapter front panel 311 and the fiber adapter rear panel 312 are respectively arranged in front of and behind each plug-in plate 31, the fiber adapter front panel 311 and the fiber adapter rear panel 312 are both installed with fiber adapters 32, the fiber flexible board 33 is installed in the plug-in module 3 and is arranged with optical fibers, the optical fibers are connected with the fiber adapters 32 on both sides and are wired and distributed in the fiber flexible board 33.
[0030] A plug-in device based on a fiber flexible board, characterized in that the frame body 6 is a bottom plate, which is folded upwards at four edges and then folded inwards to form an internal space.
[0031] The front end of the frame 6 is provided with an opening capable of accommodating all the plug-in module 3, and each plug-in module 3 is provided with upper and lower symmetrical insertion slots and plug-in module fixing screw holes.
[0032] The rear end of the frame 6 is provided with an opening capable of accommodating all the plug-in module, and each plug-in module 3 is provided with upper and lower symmetrical insertion slots.
[0033] The lower insertion slot plate 4 is provided with an insertion slot corresponding to each plug-in module 3, and the upper insertion slot plate 2 is provided with an insertion slot corresponding to each plug-in module 3.
[0034] The optical fiber flexible plate 33 is fixedly installed on the plug-in plate 31.
[0035] The plug-in plate 31 is bent at the front and rear ends to form a fiber adapter front panel 311 and a fiber adapter rear panel 312.
[0036] The fiber adapter front panel 311 of the plug-in module 3 is provided with a fiber adapter 32 and a module fixing screw, and the fiber adapter rear panel 312 is provided with a fiber adapter 32.
[0037] The plug-in module 3 is provided with an optical fiber flexible plate 33 inside, and the optical fiber inside the optical fiber flexible plate 33 is connected to the front and rear fiber adapters 32 of the plug-in module 3, and the optical fiber is routed and distributed in the optical fiber flexible plate.
[0038] The fiber adapter front panel 311 of the plug-in module 3 is provided with a fiber adapter fixing block on the back, and the fiber adapter rear panel 312 is also provided with a fiber adapter fixing block on the back.
[0039] Carefully check the frame 6, confirm that the internal space formed by bending the four edges of the bottom plate upward and then inward has no deformation, cracks and other defects, the front end opening and the insertion slot of the frame 6 and the rear end opening and the insertion slot should have no burrs and blockage, to ensure that the plug-in module 3 can be smoothly inserted. Pay special attention to the integrity of the upper and lower symmetrical insertion slots and the plug-in module fixing screw holes corresponding to each plug-in module 3 at the front end, and the upper and lower symmetrical insertion slots corresponding to the rear end.
[0040] The specific implementation is to install the lower insertion slot plate 4 on the inner bottom of the frame 6, and fix it with screws or buckles to ensure that the lower insertion slot plate 4 is stable on the frame 6, and the insertion slot position is accurately corresponding to the insertion slot position of the front end and the rear end of the frame 6. Install the upper insertion slot plate 2 on the bottom of the cover plate 1, at this time, cover the cover plate 1 on the upper end of the frame 6, and preliminarily form a closed internal space of the device.
[0041] Slowly insert the patch module 3 into the frame 6 through the corresponding slot of the upper slot plate 2 and the lower slot plate 4. After the patch module 3 is inserted into place, use the module fixing screws to fix the patch module 3 on the frame 6 through the patch module fixing screw holes on the front end of the frame 6, to ensure that the patch module 3 does not shake or fall out. According to actual needs, multiple patch modules 3 can be inserted in sequence, and the above fixing operation is repeated.
[0042] During the daily operation of the device, it is necessary to regularly check whether the cover plate 1 is well sealed to prevent dust and foreign matter from entering the internal space of the device. Check whether the frame 6, the upper slot plate 2, and the lower slot plate 4 are deformed or damaged, and whether the patch module 3 fixing screws are loose. For the patch module 3, check whether the fiber optic adapter 32 has loose signs and whether the fiber optic adapter fixing block is stable.
[0043] If a patch module 3 fails, it needs to be replaced. First, unscrew the module fixing screws on the front end of the patch module 3, and then pull the patch module 3 out of the frame 6 along the slot. Insert the new patch module 3 into the corresponding slot according to the installation steps and fix it well, reconnect the optical fiber, and test it again using the optical fiber test equipment to ensure that the newly replaced patch module 3 is working properly.
Claims
1. A flexible plate based on optical fiber patch panel device comprising a frame (6), a cover plate (1), characterized in that, It also includes the upper slot plate (2), the lower slot plate (4) and the insert module (3); the frame (6) front end is provided with the opening and the slot which can accommodate the insert module (3), the frame (6) rear end is provided with the opening and the slot which correspond to the front end, the cover plate (1) is installed on the frame (6) upper end, the lower slot plate (4) is installed in the frame (6) inner bottom, thereby forming a enclosed device internal space; the upper slot plate (2) is installed on the cover plate (1) bottom, the insert module (3) is slidingly guided and installed on the slot; the insert module (3) is installed with the fiber flexible plate (33) and is arranged with the optical fiber.
2. A fiber optic flexible plate based patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes left and right hanging ears (5), the frame (6) both sides are fixedly installed with the left and right hanging ears (5); the insert module (3) includes one or more insert plates (31), each insert plate (31) is respectively provided with the fiber adapter front panel (311) and the fiber adapter rear panel (312) in front and back, the fiber adapter front panel (311) and the fiber adapter rear panel (312) are installed with the fiber adapter (32), the fiber is connected with the fiber adapter (32) on both sides, and is wired and distributed in the fiber flexible plate (33); the frame (6) is a bottom plate, the four edges are bent upwards and then bent inwards to form an internal space.
3. A flexible board based patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, The frame (6) front end is provided with the opening which can accommodate all insert modules (3), each insert module (3) is provided with the upper and lower symmetrical slots and the insert module fixing screw hole in the corresponding position.
4. The fiber optic flexible board based patch panel of claim 1, wherein: The frame (6) rear end is provided with the opening which can accommodate all insert modules, each insert module (3) is provided with the upper and lower symmetrical slots in the corresponding position.
5. A flexible board based plug-in device according to claim 1, wherein, The lower slot plate (4) is provided with the slot in the corresponding position of each insert module (3), and the upper slot plate (2) is provided with the slot in the corresponding position of each insert module (3).
6. A fiber optic ribbon-based patch panel as recited in claim 1, wherein, The fiber flexible plate (33) is fixedly installed on the insert plate (31).
7. A flexible board based patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, The insert plate (31) is bent to form the fiber adapter front panel (311) and the fiber adapter rear panel (312) at the front and back ends.
8. A flexible plate based patch panel according to claim 7, wherein, The fiber adapter front panel (311) of the insert module (3) is provided with the fiber adapter (32) and the module fixing screw; the fiber adapter rear panel (312) is provided with the fiber adapter (32).
9. A flexible board based patch panel according to claim 7, wherein, The insert module (3) is provided with the fiber flexible plate (33) inside, the fiber inside the fiber flexible plate (33) is connected to the fiber adapter (32) in front and back of the insert module (3), and the fiber is wired and distributed in the fiber flexible plate.
10. A flexible board based plug-in device according to claim 7, wherein, The fiber adapter front panel (311) and the fiber adapter rear panel (312) of the insert module (3) are both provided with a fiber adapter fixing block on the back.