Joint protection structure of branch optical cable

By introducing vents, absorbent particles, and multi-layer sealing rings into the fiber optic cable joint protection structure, the protection problem of fiber optic cable joints in humid environments is solved, achieving waterproof and shockproof effects and extending the service life of the fiber optic cable.

CN223926675UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17SHENZHEN ZHONGDELI TECH CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520551627.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic cable connector protection structures cannot effectively control the internal humidity of the protective device in humid environments, resulting in a shortened cable lifespan.

Method used

A protective structure for a branch optical cable connector was designed, which includes a protective box mechanism and a vent. It has built-in water-absorbing particles to absorb moisture, and uses limit stabilizing blocks, spring dampers and clamping blocks to buffer vibration. Combined with multi-layer sealing rings, it improves waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively keeps the inside of the protective box dry, extends the service life of the optical cable, reduces vibration damage to the connector, and improves waterproof performance and sealing.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223926675U_ABST
    Figure CN223926675U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of branch optical cable joint protection devices, and discloses a branch optical cable joint protection structure, which comprises a protection box mechanism and a branch optical cable body, a protection cover mechanism is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the protection box mechanism through bolts, and the protection box mechanism comprises a protection box body. A storage box is fixedly arranged in the middle of the protection box body, a fixing cover is hinged to the rear side of the upper end of the storage box, a plurality of air holes are formed in the upper end of the fixing cover, a plurality of limiting stabilizing blocks are fixedly arranged on the front side of the upper end of the storage box, and limiting grooves are formed in the middles of the upper ends of the limiting stabilizing blocks. And two spring dampers are fixedly arranged on the inner walls of one sides of the multiple limiting grooves. According to the utility model, water-absorbing particles can be placed in the storage box, moisture in the protection box mechanism can be absorbed through the air holes, air in the protection box body can be kept dry, and the service life of the branch optical cable can be prolonged.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of branch optical cable joint protection devices, and in particular to a joint protection structure for branch optical cables. Background Technology

[0002] A branch optical cable is an optical cable used for independent fiber optic cabling or branching. It typically consists of two or more single optical cables bundled together around a central reinforcement. Each optical fiber has its own sheath, and all optical fibers are encapsulated within the same outer sheath. When connecting branch optical cables, a connector protection structure is usually required.

[0003] Existing fiber optic cable splice protection structures typically consist of four parts: splice box cover, fixing components, splice box sealing components, and excess fiber storage tray. When used in a humid environment for a long time, the humidity inside the protection device cannot be effectively controlled, resulting in humid internal air, which is not conducive to the long-term use of the cable.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a connector protection structure for branch optical cables to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a connector protection structure for branch optical cables. This device can store water-absorbing particles inside the storage box, which absorb moisture from the inside of the protective box mechanism through the ventilation holes, keeping the air inside the protective box dry and helping to extend the service life of the branch optical cables.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a connector protection structure for a branch optical cable, comprising a protective box mechanism and a branch optical cable body, wherein a protective cover mechanism is fixedly provided at the upper end of the protective box mechanism by bolts, the protective box mechanism includes a protective box body, a storage box is fixedly provided in the middle of the protective box body, a fixed cover is hinged to the rear side of the upper end of the storage box, and a plurality of ventilation holes are provided at the upper end of the fixed cover;

[0007] Multiple limiting and stabilizing blocks are fixedly installed at the front of the upper end of the storage box. Limiting grooves are formed at the middle of the upper end of the multiple limiting and stabilizing blocks. Two spring dampers are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the multiple limiting grooves. Clamping blocks are fixedly installed on the other side of the multiple spring dampers.

[0008] Furthermore, the front end of the protective box body is provided with multiple partition grooves, and a second sealing ring is fixedly provided at the rear end of the multiple partition grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, an entry groove is provided at the middle of the rear end of the protective box body, and a No. 1 sealing ring is fixedly provided at the front end of the entry groove.

[0010] Furthermore, slots are provided on both sides of the upper end of the protective box body, and a No. 3 sealing ring is fixedly installed inside the two slots.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective cover mechanism includes a protective cover body, and four sealing rings are fixedly provided on both sides of the outer surface of the protective cover body.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple blocks are fixedly installed at the front side of the lower end of the protective cover body, and second mounting plates are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of both sides of the protective cover body.

[0013] Furthermore, a tray slot is provided on the outer side of the bottom surface of the protective box body.

[0014] Furthermore, two mounting blocks are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of both sides of the protective box body.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The present invention proposes a connector protection structure for branch optical cables. The storage box of this device can hold water-absorbing particles, which absorb moisture inside the protective box mechanism through the vent holes, keeping the air inside the protective box dry and helping to extend the service life of the branch optical cables. In addition, the No. 1 sealing ring at the entry groove and the No. 2 sealing ring at the partition groove enhance the sealing of the cable entry point and the cable branch point, respectively, further improving the waterproof performance of the entire device.

[0017] 2. The present invention proposes a joint protection structure for branch optical cables. The device, in conjunction with the limiting and stabilizing block, limiting groove, spring damper and clamping block, can buffer the vibration of the connected joint, strengthen the protection of the joint, reduce the damage to the cable joint caused by vibration caused by external movement and installation, and strengthen the protection of the cable joint. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the protective box mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the limiting and stabilizing block of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the protective cover mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 1. Protective box mechanism; 2. Protective cover mechanism; 3. Branch optical cable body; 101. Protective box body; 102. Separator groove; 103. Entry groove; 104. No. 1 sealing ring; 105. No. 2 sealing ring; 106. Card slot; 107. No. 3 sealing ring; 108. Reel slot; 109. Limiting and stabilizing block; 110. No. 1 mounting block; 111. Limiting groove; 112. Spring damper; 113. Clamping block; 114. Storage box; 115. Fixing cover; 116. Vent hole; 201. Protective cover body; 202. No. 2 mounting plate; 203. No. 4 sealing ring; 204. Stop block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a connector protection structure for a branch optical cable, including a protective box mechanism 1 and a branch optical cable body 3. The protective box mechanism 1 includes a protective box body 101, a storage box 114 fixedly disposed in the middle of the protective box body 101, a fixed cover 115 hinged to the upper rear side of the storage box 114, a plurality of ventilation holes 116 opened at the upper end of the fixed cover 115, a plurality of limiting and stabilizing blocks 109 fixedly disposed at the upper front side of the storage box 114, a limiting groove 111 opened at the upper middle position of the plurality of limiting and stabilizing blocks 109, and two spring dampers 112 fixedly disposed on one inner wall of the plurality of limiting grooves 111. A clamping block 113 is fixedly installed on the other side of the damper 112. Multiple partition grooves 102 are opened at the front end of the protective box body 101. A second sealing ring 105 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the multiple partition grooves 102. An entry groove 103 is opened at the middle of the rear end of the protective box body 101. A first sealing ring 104 is fixedly installed at the front end of the entry groove 103. Slots 106 are opened on both sides of the upper end of the protective box body 101. A third sealing ring 107 is fixedly installed inside the two slots 106. A tray groove 108 is opened on the outer side of the inner bottom surface of the protective box body 101. Two first mounting blocks 110 are fixedly installed at the upper and lower ends of both sides of the protective box body 101.

[0026] Specifically, the protective box mechanism 1 is beneficial for protecting the cable joints; the branch optical cable body 3 is beneficial for storage inside the protective box mechanism 1; the protective box body 101 is beneficial for protecting the cable and preventing external dust and water stains from entering the protective box; the storage box 114 is beneficial for storing water-absorbing particles inside, which helps to keep the air inside the protective box body 101 dry and extend the service life of the branch optical cable; the fixing cover 115 is beneficial for opening and closing the storage box 114, facilitating the replacement of the internal water-absorbing material; the vent 116 is beneficial for absorbing moisture inside the protective box mechanism 1 into the water-absorbing material; the limiting and stabilizing block 109 is used in conjunction with the limiting groove 111, the spring damper 112, and the clamping block 113 to... The connected connector is placed inside, which can buffer the vibration generated during external movement and installation, and strengthen the protection of the connector. The partition groove 102 facilitates the discharge of the cable after branching. The second sealing ring 105 helps to enhance the sealing of the connection. The entry groove 103 facilitates the entry of the cable. Together with the first sealing ring 104, it helps to enhance the waterproof sealing of this device. The slot 106 facilitates the snap-fit ​​installation of the protective cover mechanism 2. The third sealing ring 107 is used in conjunction with the fourth sealing ring 203 for double sealing. The coiling groove 108 facilitates the coiling of the cable. The first mounting block 110 is not only conducive to the fixed installation of the protective cover body 201 with the second mounting plate 202, but also facilitates the installation and fixation of other devices by bolts.

[0027] Reference Figure 4 The upper end of the protective box mechanism 1 is fixed with a protective cover mechanism 2 by bolts. The protective cover mechanism 2 includes a protective cover body 201. The protective cover body 201 has four sealing rings 203 fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the protective cover body 201. Multiple blocks 204 are fixedly installed on the front side of the lower end of the protective cover body 201. The front and rear ends of the protective cover body 201 are fixedly installed with two mounting plates 202.

[0028] Specifically, the protective cover body 201 is beneficial for protecting the internal cables and parts of the protective box body 101. The stop block 204 is used in conjunction with the limit stabilizing block 109 to prevent the internal cables from sliding out from the top. The second mounting plate 202 is beneficial for fixing the protective box body 101 with bolts.

[0029] Working principle: First, a sealing installation ring is fitted onto the outer surface of the branch optical cable body 3, such as... Figure 1Then, the branch optical cable body 3 is introduced into the protective box body 101 through the inlet groove 103. The sealing installation ring and the protective cover mechanism 2 are then fixed with bolts. The waterproof sealing of the inlet groove 103 is strengthened by the first sealing ring 104. The connected branch optical cable connector is placed in the limiting groove 111 of the limiting stabilizing block 109 above the storage box 114. The spring damper 112 and the clamping block 113 buffer the vibration generated during external movement and installation, and strengthen the protection of the connector. After the cable is branched, it is discharged through the partition groove 102. The sealing of the connection is strengthened by the second sealing ring 105. Then the cable is coiled and arranged in the coiling groove 108.

[0030] Next, absorbent particles are placed in the storage box 114, and the fixing cover 115 is closed. The moisture inside the protective box mechanism 1 is absorbed through the vent 116 to keep the air inside the protective box body 101 dry. The protective cover body 201 is snapped into the protective box body 101 through the slot 106. Double sealing is achieved using the third sealing ring 107 and the fourth sealing ring 203 on both sides of the outer surface of the protective cover body 201. The second mounting plate 202 on the protective cover body 201 is fixedly installed to the first mounting block 110 on the protective box body 101 by bolts. At the same time, the first mounting block 110 can also be bolted to other devices.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector protection structure for a branch optical cable, comprising a protective box mechanism (1) and a branch optical cable body (3), characterized in that: The protective box mechanism (1) is fixed with a protective cover mechanism (2) by bolts at the upper end. The protective box mechanism (1) includes a protective box body (101). A storage box (114) is fixedly installed in the middle of the protective box body (101). A fixed cover (115) is hinged to the rear side of the upper end of the storage box (114). A plurality of ventilation holes (116) are opened at the upper end of the fixed cover (115). Multiple limiting and stabilizing blocks (109) are fixedly installed at the front of the upper end of the storage box (114). Limiting grooves (111) are opened at the middle of the upper end of the multiple limiting and stabilizing blocks (109). Two spring dampers (112) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the multiple limiting grooves (111). A clamping block (113) is fixedly installed on the other side of the multiple spring dampers (112).

2. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective box body (101) has multiple partition grooves (102) at the front end, and a second sealing ring (105) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the multiple partition grooves (102).

3. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: An entry groove (103) is provided at the middle of the rear end of the protective box body (101), and a No. 1 sealing ring (104) is fixedly provided at the front end of the entry groove (103).

4. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective box body (101) has slots (106) on both sides of the upper end, and a No. 3 sealing ring (107) is fixedly installed inside the two slots (106).

5. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover mechanism (2) includes a protective cover body (201), and four sealing rings (203) are fixedly provided on both sides of the outer surface of the protective cover body (201).

6. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple blocks (204) are fixedly installed at the front and middle positions of the lower end of the protective cover body (201), and No. 2 mounting plates (202) are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of both sides of the protective cover body (201).

7. The connector protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tray slot (108) is provided on the outer side of the inner bottom surface of the protective box body (101).

8. The joint protection structure for a branch optical cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two mounting blocks (110) are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of both sides of the protective box body (101).