Outdoor multi-core optical fiber connector

By introducing an outer protective sleeve, boss, and slot structure into the multi-core fiber optic connector, the wear problem during outdoor use is solved, the protection and assembly stability of the connector are improved, and the service life is extended.

CN224122789UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14NINGBO MYRAY NETWORK EQUIP CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Multi-core fiber optic connectors used outdoors are prone to wear and tear, which affects their service life.

Method used

A multi-core fiber optic connector comprising a connector body, an extension connector, an outer protective sleeve, and an anti-slip end was designed. The protective capability is enhanced by setting bosses, cylinders, and recesses on the outer protective sleeve, and stable assembly is achieved through slots and positioning posts.

Benefits of technology

It improves the external protection and assembly capabilities of multi-core fiber optic connectors, extends their service life, and reduces the risk of the connector shifting arbitrarily.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224122789U_ABST
    Figure CN224122789U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flowering rivet nuts, and discloses an outdoor multi-core optical fiber connector, which comprises a connector main body and an extension joint, an end head is fixed on the side edge of the connector main body, a hollow groove is arranged in the end head, and a concave groove is formed on the outer wall of the side edge of the connector main body. According to the utility model, the outer protective sleeve is assembled at the external position of the connector main body, and the anti-skid end is fixed at the side edge position of the outer protective sleeve, so that the hand touch operation of a worker can be facilitated under the matching design of the anti-skid end and the cylinder in the operation process, and similarly, the operation of the worker is also facilitated through the design of the concave groove; and meanwhile, after the outer protective sleeve is assembled, the bosses are uniformly fixed on the outer surface of the outer protective sleeve, so that the bosses can be in contact with the external environment such as the ground after protruding, the original direct contact of the connector main body is replaced, the outer protective effect on the connector main body is improved when the connector is used outdoors, and the service life is prolonged.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rivet nut technology, specifically an outdoor multi-core fiber optic connector. Background Technology

[0002] Multi-core fiber is a type of optical fiber that contains multiple cores within the same cladding. This design allows for the expansion of optical fiber capacity without increasing the space and cost of cable laying, thus better overcoming the limitations of single-mode fiber transmission capacity. In the application of multi-core fiber, corresponding multi-core fiber connectors are required.

[0003] Multi-core fiber optic connectors are a technology that contains multiple fiber cores within a single optical fiber. They are mainly used for high-density fiber optic connections. However, some multi-core fiber optic connectors need to be used outdoors. Therefore, when used outdoors, the outer sheath is prone to wear and tear, which can directly affect the service life of the multi-core fiber optic connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor multi-core fiber optic connector to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that some multi-core fiber optic connectors need to be used outdoors, and therefore the outer sheath is prone to wear when used outdoors, which directly affects the service life of the multi-core fiber optic connector.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an outdoor multi-core fiber optic connector, comprising a connector body and an extension connector, wherein an end is fixed to the side of the connector body, a hollow groove is formed in the end, an outer protective sleeve is fitted on the outside of the connector body, a first slot and a second slot for limiting positioning are formed on the outer wall surface of the connector body, a protruding first protrusion is fixed to the inner wall surface of the outer protective sleeve, the first protrusion is positioned in the first slot for limiting positioning, a first positioning post for positioning is inserted in the second slot, and a main connector is fixed to the side of the extension connector.

[0006] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the boss is protruding and the bosses are evenly distributed in a ring around the center of the outer protective sleeve.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a second protrusion for locking is arranged between the connector body and the main connector. A fourth slot for matching the protruding position of the second protrusion is provided in the outer protective sleeve. An anti-slip end is fixed on the side of the outer protective sleeve. A recessed arc groove is formed on the anti-slip end. A cylinder is fixed on the arc groove. A boss is fixed on the outside of the outer protective sleeve. A recessed groove is formed on the outer wall of the side of the connector body. The number of cylinders is the same as the number of arc grooves. The cylinders are located inside the annular ring about the center of the outer protective sleeve.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, both the connector body and the extension joint are provided with receiving grooves, and the external dimensions of the end are smaller than the external dimensions of the connector body.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a recessed third slot is provided on the side of the main connector, and a second locking post is installed in the position of the third slot.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a sealing ring is fixed in the receiving groove near the extension joint port, and a concave fine ring groove is opened at the connection between the connector body and the end.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this type of outdoor multi-core fiber optic connector not only improves the external protection capability, but also improves the assembly capability and subsequent fixing capability of the multi-core fiber optic connector.

[0012] By attaching an outer protective sleeve to the outside of the connector body, and fixing an anti-slip end to the side of the outer protective sleeve, a recessed arc groove is formed on the anti-slip end, and a cylinder is fixed on the arc groove. Therefore, the combination of the anti-slip end and the cylinder facilitates manual operation during operation. Similarly, the design of the recessed groove also facilitates manual operation. At the same time, after the outer protective sleeve is attached, protrusions are evenly fixed on the outer surface of the outer protective sleeve. Therefore, after the protrusions are extended, they can contact the external environment, such as the ground, thereby replacing the original direct contact with the connector body. Thus, the external protection effect of the connector body is improved when used outdoors, and the service life is increased.

[0013] By assembling a second protrusion between the inner wall of the connector body and the main connector, and opening a third slot so that it can cooperate with the second locking post to form a connection and positioning, a fourth slot is opened in the outer protective sleeve for matching the protruding position of the second protrusion. At the same time, a first slot and a second slot for limiting are opened on the outer wall surface of the connector body, and a protruding first protrusion is fixed on the inner wall surface of the outer protective sleeve. The first protrusion cooperates with the first slot for limiting, and a first locking post for positioning is inserted in the second slot. Thus, it has a good assembly and positioning capability during assembly.

[0014] By fixing the end to the side of the connector body and creating a hollow groove in the end, and by creating a recessed fine ring groove at the connection between the connector body and the end, the hollow groove and the fine ring groove allow for connection and positioning during use by using accessories such as cable ties to clamp the outside of the fine ring groove or pass through the hollow groove. The other end of the cable tie can be fixed to other positions, reducing the problem of the connector body shifting randomly during use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Connector body; 2. End; 3. Hollow groove; 4. Outer protective sleeve; 5. Anti-slip end; 6. Main connector; 7. Extension connector; 8. Cylinder; 9. Boss; 10. Receiving groove; 11. Recessed groove; 12. First protrusion; 13. First locking post; 14. First slot; 15. Second slot; 16. Second locking post; 17. Third slot; 18. Second protrusion; 19. Fourth slot. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of an outdoor multi-core fiber optic connector, comprising a connector body 1 and an extension connector 7. An end 2 is fixed to the side of the connector body 1, and a hollow groove 3 is formed in the end 2. An outer protective sleeve 4 is fitted onto the outside of the connector body 1. A first slot 14 and a second slot 15 for positioning are formed on the outer wall of the connector body 1. A protruding first protrusion 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the outer protective sleeve 4. The first protrusion 12 is positioned in the first slot 14 for positioning, and the second slot 15... A first locking post 13 for positioning is inserted, a main connector 6 is fixed to the side of the extension connector 7, a second protrusion 18 for locking is arranged between the connector body 1 and the main connector 6, a fourth locking groove 19 is opened in the outer protective sleeve 4 for matching the protruding position of the second protrusion 18, an anti-slip end 5 is fixed to the side of the outer protective sleeve 4, a recessed arc groove is formed on the anti-slip end 5, a cylinder 8 is fixed on the arc groove, a boss 9 is fixed to the outside of the outer protective sleeve 4, and a recessed groove 11 is formed on the outer wall of the side of the connector body 1.

[0022] The boss 9 is protruding and is evenly distributed in a ring around the center of the outer protective sleeve 4.

[0023] The number of cylinders 8 is the same as the number of arc grooves, and the cylinders 8 are located inside the annular ring around the center of the outer protective sleeve 4.

[0024] Both the connector body 1 and the extension joint 7 are provided with receiving grooves 10, and the external dimensions of the end 2 are smaller than the external dimensions of the connector body 1.

[0025] The main connector 6 has a recessed third slot 17 on its side, and a second locking post 16 is installed in the third slot 17.

[0026] A sealing ring is fixed in the receiving groove 10 near the port of the extension connector 7, and a recessed fine ring groove is opened at the connection between the connector body 1 and the end 2.

[0027] A sealing ring is fixed in the further receiving groove 10 near the port of the extension connector 7. This sealing ring is used to seal the mouth after the multi-core optical fiber is assembled, so as to provide waterproof protection.

[0028] Working principle: First, during operation, a recessed arc groove is formed on the anti-slip end 5, and a cylinder 8 is fixed on the arc groove. Therefore, during operation, the anti-slip end 5 and the cylinder 8 are designed to facilitate the operation by hand. Similarly, the design of the recessed groove 11 also facilitates the operation by the operator. At the same time, after the outer protective sleeve 4 is assembled, protrusions 9 are evenly fixed on the outer surface of the outer protective sleeve 4. Therefore, after the protrusions 9 protrude, they can contact the external environment, such as the ground, thereby replacing the original direct contact of the connector body 1. During use, the connection and positioning are achieved by using accessories such as cable ties to clamp the outside of the thin ring groove or through the hollow groove 3. The other end of the cable tie can be fixed to other positions to ensure the overall stable operation of the connector body 1.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. An outdoor multi-fiber connector comprising a connector body (1), an extension nipple (7), characterized in that: The side of the connector body (1) is fixed with an end (2), a hollow slot (3) is arranged in the end (2), the outer part of the connector body (1) is provided with an outer protective sleeve (4), the outer wall surface of the connector body (1) is provided with a first clamping groove (14) and a second clamping groove (15) for limiting, the inner wall surface of the outer protective sleeve (4) is fixed with a protruding first protruding block (12), the first protruding block (12) is located at the position of the first clamping groove (14) for limiting, the second clamping groove (15) is inserted with a first clamping column (13) for positioning, and the side of the extension connector (7) is fixed with a main connector (6).

2. The multi-fiber outdoor fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: The second protruding block (18) for clamping is arranged between the connector body (1) and the main connector (6), the fourth clamping groove (19) for matching the protruding position of the second protruding block (18) is arranged in the outer protective sleeve (4), the side of the outer protective sleeve (4) is fixed with an anti-skid end (5), the anti-skid end (5) is formed with a recessed circular arc groove, the circular arc groove is fixed with a cylinder (8), the outer part of the outer protective sleeve (4) is fixed with a boss (9), the outer wall of the side of the connector body (1) is formed with a recessed groove (11), the boss (9) is protruding, and the boss (9) is uniformly distributed about the center of the outer protective sleeve (4).

3. The outdoor multi-fiber fiber optic connector of claim 2, wherein: The number of the cylinder (8) is the same as that of the circular arc groove, and the cylinder (8) is arranged in the circular arc groove about the center of the outer protective sleeve (4).

4. The multi-fiber outdoor fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: The accommodating groove (10) is arranged in the connector body (1) and the extension connector (7), and the outer dimension of the end (2) is smaller than that of the connector body (1).

5. The outdoor multi-fiber fiber optic connector of claim 1, wherein: The side of the main connector (6) is provided with a third clamping groove (17) which is concave, and the third clamping groove (17) is inserted and assembled with a second clamping column (16).

6. The outdoor multi-fiber fiber optic connector of claim 4, wherein: The sealing ring is fixed in the accommodating groove (10) and close to the port of the extension connector (7), and the connecting part of the connector body (1) and the end (2) is provided with a concave thin ring groove.