Electronic tag system for optical fiber hunting

Abstract

The utility model mainly relates to the field of optical fiber connector hunting, in particular to an electronic tag system for optical fiber hunting. The first tag seat is provided with a first electronic tag, the first electronic tag comprises a conductive contact surface used for communication connection, and the conductive contact surface is arranged on the first surface of the first tag seat; the second label seat is provided with a second electronic label, the second electronic label comprises a conductive elastic sheet used for communication connection, the conductive elastic sheet is provided with a contact part matched with the conductive contact surface, and at least the contact part extends out of the second surface of the second label seat; the first label seat and the second label seat are detachably configured together in a manner that the first label seat and the second label seat slide relative to each other through a sliding chute, and the first surface faces the second surface; and the first label seat and the second label seat at least can slide to enable the conductive contact surface to be in communication connection with the contact part when sliding mutually.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the field of fiber optic connector tracing, and in particular to an electronic tag system for fiber optic tracing. Background Technology

[0002] Current fiber optic cable tracing methods involve attaching electronic tags individually or separately to fiber optic connectors or adapters, and then reading the tags using a tag reader. This method is inefficient and lacks accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an electronic tag system for fiber optic cable tracing, which is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0004] An electronic tag system for fiber optic cable tracing includes:

[0005] A first tag holder, the first tag holder having a first electronic tag, the first electronic tag including a conductive contact surface for communication connection, the conductive contact surface being disposed on a first surface of the first tag holder;

[0006] A second tag holder has a second electronic tag, the second electronic tag including a conductive spring for communication connection, the conductive spring having a contact portion that mates with a conductive contact surface, at least the contact portion extending out of a second surface of the second tag holder;

[0007] The first label holder and the second label holder are detachably configured together by sliding against each other via a groove, with the first surface facing the second surface; when the first label holder and the second label holder slide against each other, they can slide at least to the point that the conductive contact surface and the contact portion are communicatively connected.

[0008] Preferably, the first label holder and the second label holder are slidably connected together and detachably configured by means of dovetail grooves and guide rails.

[0009] Preferably, the conductive contact surface is located on the surface of the PCB board of the first electronic tag, and the PCB board of the first electronic tag is exposed from the top surface.

[0010] Preferably, the conductive spring is mounted on the PCB board of the second label holder via a spring holder, the spring holder being used to limit the movement direction of the conductive spring and ensure that the spring can rebound.

[0011] Preferably, the spring holder is fixed to the PCB board by a locking point.

[0012] Preferably, the spring holder is snapped onto the conductive spring.

[0013] Preferably, the spring holder and the outer shell of the second label holder are integrally formed.

[0014] Preferably, the PCB board of the second electronic tag is located on top of the second tag holder, and the bottom of the housing of the second tag holder is provided with a notch that allows the conductive contact surface of the conductive spring to extend out.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] The electronic tag system for fiber optic cable tracing provided by this utility model arranges a first tag holder and a second tag holder vertically together, with the two tags communicating through conductive contact surfaces and conductive contacts. One tag can be used as the main tag and the other as the sub-tag. A single tag cannot function when receiving a signal from the tag reader; it can only receive information from the first and second tag holders when they are communicating through the conductive contact surfaces and conductive contacts. This allows the tag information of the corresponding fiber optic connectors and adapters to be matched together. The system is small in size and simple and convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic tag system used for fiber optic cable tracking.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second label holder.

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of one type of second label holder;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the exploded state of the conductive spring of the second label holder and the first structure of the motherboard.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the exploded state of the conductive spring of the second label holder and the second structure of the motherboard.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another structure for the second label holder;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded state structure of the first structure of the second label holder (SC);

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposed state structure of the second structure of the second label holder (SC). Detailed Implementation

[0025] The preferred mechanism and method of motion implementation of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an electronic tag system for fiber optic cable tracing includes:

[0027] A first tag holder 1 has a first electronic tag 2. The first electronic tag 2 includes a conductive contact surface 3 for communication connection, which is disposed on a first surface of the first tag holder 1. Specifically, the first tag holder 1 can be a housing mounted on a fiber optic connector, and its specific shape and installation can be determined according to the actual form of the fiber optic connector. The first electronic tag 2 generally includes a motherboard, an antenna, and a memory. The conductive contact surface 3 is electrically connected to the activation unit of the motherboard, so that the first electronic tag 2 in this invention cannot work independently when it receives a signal from a tag reader alone. The conductive contact surface 3 can be a copper conductive plane soldered onto the motherboard. The conductive contact surface 3 is disposed on the surface of the PCB board of the first electronic tag 2, and the PCB board of the first electronic tag 2 is exposed from the top surface.

[0028] The second tag holder 4 has a second electronic tag 5. The second electronic tag 5 includes a conductive spring 6 for communication connection. The conductive spring 6 has a contact portion 7 that mates with the conductive contact surface 3, and at least the contact portion 7 extends out of the second surface of the second tag holder 4. The second tag holder 4 can be a housing fixed or mounted on an adapter. The structure of the second electronic tag 5 is similar to that of the first electronic tag 2, including a motherboard, an antenna, and a memory. The conductive spring 6 is electrically connected to the activation unit of the motherboard, so that the second electronic tag 5 in this invention cannot work independently even when it receives a signal from a tag reader alone. The conductive spring 6 can be a conductive material that can provide a certain pressure, such as a conductive pin, a conductive spring post, an elastic sheet, or a wire spring. The conductive spring 6 is mounted on the PCB board of the second tag holder 4 through a spring holder, which is used to limit the movement direction of the conductive spring 6 and ensure that the spring can rebound.

[0029] The first tag holder 1 and the second tag holder 2 are detachably configured together by sliding against each other via a groove. When the fiber optic connector is inserted into the adapter, the first tag holder 1 on the connector can be inserted into the second tag holder 4 on the adapter, with the first surface facing the second surface. This allows the conductive contact surface 3 and the contact portion 7 to communicate after the first tag holder 1 and the second tag holder 4 slide and engage together. Only when either the first electronic tag 2 or the second electronic tag 5, or both simultaneously, receives a signal from the reader can it return information about both tags to the reader. Generally, one of the first electronic tag 2 or the second electronic tag 5 is the master tag, primarily responsible for receiving signals from the reader and, after the first tag holder 1 and the second tag holder 2 are connected, receiving signals from the slave tags and sending the information of both tags to the reader. Alternatively, when both the first tag holder 1 and the second tag holder 2 receive signals from the reader, they are connected and can operate, each directly sending its own information to the reader.

[0030] Alternatively, both the first electronic tag 2 and the second electronic tag 5 can independently receive signals from the reader and send their own information to the reader. All the first electronic tags 2 and second electronic tags 5 can be read in real time via the reader or broadcast signal. At this point, a control command is sent to one of the first electronic tags 2 or the second electronic tag 5. This control command transmits the signal through the conductive contact surface 3 to the other second electronic tag 5 or the first electronic tag 2 that has already established a communication connection. The other second electronic tag 5 or the first electronic tag 2 then modifies the data bits used for matching identity information. When the reader or broadcast signal reads the change in the data bits used for matching identity information of a certain second electronic tag 5 or the first electronic tag 2, it can be determined that the first electronic tag 2 and the second electronic tag 5 are corresponding, that is, it can be determined that the optical cable and adapter corresponding to the two tags are on the same channel. Thus, the information of the adapter corresponding to the optical cable can be determined.

[0031] The first label holder 1 and the second label holder 2 are slidably connected together by a dovetail groove and a guide rail.

[0032] The second label holder 2 can be configured with the conductive spring 6 in the following ways:

[0033] The housing of the second label holder 2 is provided with a spring holder 8 integrally formed with the housing. The spring holder 8 has a spring or spring hole. The top of the housing of the second label holder 2 is fixed with a PCB board. The spring or spring hole extends from the notch 9 at the bottom. The end of the spring or spring can be connected to the solder hole of the PCB board after being inserted into the spring or spring hole, so as to solder the spring or spring to the PCB board.

[0034] Alternatively, a spring holder 10 can be installed on the PCB board. The spring holder 10 can be snapped onto the PCB using locking points, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the wire spring or contact spring can be directly soldered. In this case, reflow soldering is used, resulting in a relatively long solder joint with sufficient strength. The contact spring holder 10 can then be inserted from the front and connected to the conductive contact spring, and then clipped onto the PCB board. Alternatively, as shown... Figure 5 As shown, the spring or contact spring passes through the corresponding receiving hole on the contact spring holder 10 and is then soldered onto the PCB board. Figure 6 As shown, a corresponding clearance part 11 of the spring plate seat 10 is provided on the housing of the second label holder 2.

[0035] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the housing structure of the second label holder, especially for the SC type adapter, can be a one-piece molded housing, or the fixing base 12 can be made of metal to enhance strength, and the part of the first label holder used to install the label is made of plastic. The two are fixed together by the snap-fit ​​structure 13.

Claims

1. An electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing, comprising: a first tag holder having a first electronic tag, the first electronic tag including a conductive contact surface for communication connection, the conductive contact surface being provided on a first surface of the first tag holder; a second tag holder having a second electronic tag, the second electronic tag including a conductive spring contact having a contact portion for mating with the conductive contact surface, at least the contact portion extending out of a second surface of the second tag holder; the first tag holder and the second tag holder being detachably configured together in a sliding manner through a sliding slot, with the first surface facing the second surface, and the first tag holder and the second tag holder being slidable to each other at least to a position where the conductive contact surface and the contact portion are in communication connection.

2. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 1, wherein: the first tag holder and the second tag holder are detachably configured together in a sliding manner through a dovetail slot and a guide rail.

3. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 1, wherein: the conductive contact surface is provided on a surface of a PCB board of the first electronic tag, and the PCB board of the first electronic tag is exposed from a top surface.

4. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 1, wherein: the conductive spring contact is provided on a PCB board of the second tag holder through a spring contact holder, the spring contact holder being used to define a moving direction of the conductive spring contact and ensure that the spring contact can rebound.

5. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 4, wherein: the spring contact holder is fixed to the PCB board through a clamping point.

6. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 4, wherein: the spring contact holder is clamped to the conductive spring contact.

7. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 4, wherein: the spring contact holder is integrally formed with a housing of the second tag holder.

8. The electronic tag system for fiber cable tracing according to claim 1, wherein: a PCB board of the second electronic tag is provided on a top portion of the second tag holder, and a housing of the second tag holder is provided with an opening at a bottom portion thereof, allowing the conductive contact surface of the conductive spring contact to extend out. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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