Novel optical fiber patch cord easy to store

By designing a toolbox, a worm gear meshing mechanism, and a servo motor-driven winding roller, the problem of non-compact fiber optic patch cord storage is solved, achieving efficient, safe, and convenient storage of fiber optic patch cords.

CN224129755UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SZOPT COMM CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SZOPT COMM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-11
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic patch cord storage devices are not compact enough, resulting in tangled and messy cables, making it difficult to distinguish between different models of fiber optic patch cords. They also take up a lot of space and cannot be stored efficiently.

Method used

The toolbox design includes a bottom storage box and a top storage box. It achieves automatic storage of fiber optic patch cords through a worm gear and gear meshing mechanism, and combines a servo motor to drive the winding roller and the limiting roller to achieve automatic folding and fixing of the fiber optic patch cords.

Benefits of technology

It improves the storage efficiency of fiber optic patch cords, ensuring that they do not get tangled and are easy to distinguish during storage, thus enhancing safety and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber patch cord storage, and discloses a novel easy-to-store optical fiber patch cord comprising a tool box, the top of the tool box is slidably connected with a bottom storage box, the top of the bottom storage box is slidably connected with a top storage box, and the front end of the inner wall of the top storage box is rotatably connected with a screw rod. The outer ring of the lead screw is in threaded connection with a nut pair, the top of the nut pair is fixedly connected with a top cover, the two sides of the middle of the rear end of the tool box are rotationally connected with second connecting rods, the second connecting rods are rotationally connected with the rear end of the bottom storage box, and the rear ends of the second connecting rods are fixedly connected with gears. According to the utility model, through rotating the screw rod, the nut pair drives the top cover to slide out, the optical fiber patch cord in the top storage box is taken out, through rotating the worm, the worm gear drives the gear to rotate, and the gear enables the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod to drive the top storage box and the bottom storage box to slide out, thereby improving the storage efficiency of the storage box.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber optic patch cord storage technology, specifically a new type of easily stored fiber optic patch cord. Background Technology

[0002] A fiber optic patch cord is a short fiber optic cable used to connect fiber optic devices. It is primarily used to transmit optical signals to ensure efficient and stable data transmission within a network. It typically consists of fiber optic cables with connectors at both ends, and comes in single-mode and multimode fiber versions, suitable for long-distance and short-distance transmission needs, respectively.

[0003] Fiber optic patch cords can be efficiently stored using an integrated winding device. This device automatically winds the patch cord via an internal rotating shaft. When needed, users can easily pull out the required length, and after use, the patch cord automatically retracts with a single press, keeping it neat and tangle-free. Furthermore, the design incorporates lightweight materials and a compact shape, making it easy to carry.

[0004] If the storage box is not designed to be compact enough, it may cause the internal fiber optic patch cords to become tangled and messy, making it more inconvenient for users to retrieve them. It is also difficult to distinguish between different models of fiber optic patch cords, and the space occupied is limited, making it impossible to efficiently store fiber optic patch cords. To address the above problems, a new type of easy-to-store fiber optic patch cord is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a new type of easily stored fiber optic patch cord, which solves the problem of efficient storage of fiber optic patch cords in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A novel easily stored fiber optic patch cord, comprising a toolbox, a bottom storage box slidably connected to the top of each toolbox, a top storage box slidably connected to the top of each bottom storage box, a lead screw rotatably connected to the front end of the inner wall of each top storage box, a nut pair threaded onto the outer ring of the lead screw, a top cover fixedly connected to the top of the nut pair, second connecting rods rotatably connected to the middle of the rear end of each toolbox, and the second connecting rods rotatably connected to the rear end of each bottom storage box, a gear fixedly connected to the rear end of each second connecting rod, a worm gear fixedly connected to the rear end of one side of the gear, first connecting rods rotatably connected to the middle of the front end of each first connecting rod rotatably connected to the bottom storage box, the first connecting rods rotatably connected to the top storage box, a protective shell fixedly connected to the rear end of each toolbox, a worm gear penetrating and rotatably connected to one side of the protective shell, the worm gear meshing with the worm gear, and a storage assembly provided at the rear end of the protective shell.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, rotating the worm gear can cause the worm wheel to rotate, and the rotation of the worm wheel will drive the gear to rotate. The two gears rotate in opposite directions, causing the second connecting rod to swing, thereby opening the tool box and the bottom storage box.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the storage component includes a servo motor, the servo motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell, and a turntable is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the servo motor drives the turntable to rotate, and the rotation of the turntable can drive the winding roller to rotate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a winding roller is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear end of each turntable, and a limit roller is fixedly connected to the rear end of each turntable.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the connector of the fiber optic patch cord is fixed by a limiting roller.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: both the bottom storage box and the top storage box have a fixed plate slidably connected to their inner walls, and the inner walls of the fixed plates are fixedly connected with springs.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement of the fixing plate can fix different fiber optic patch cords.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: one end of the spring is fixedly connected to a stop post, and a bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected through one side of the inner wall of the top storage box and the bottom storage box.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the support column blocks the fiber optic patch cord and fixes various irregular fiber optic patch cords.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod is threaded with threaded blocks, and the bottom of the threaded blocks is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod causes the threaded block to move inward or outward simultaneously.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: the top storage box and the bottom storage box are fixedly connected to label windows at their front ends.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the style of the storage boxes can be viewed through the label window.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: a label block is slidably connected through the inner wall of the label window.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the fiber optic patch cords collected in the storage box are labeled with tags, which facilitates the identification of the fiber optic patch cords.

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

[0023] 1. This utility model provides a novel easy-to-store fiber optic patch cord. First, by rotating the lead screw, the nut pair drives the top cover to slide out, allowing the fiber optic patch cord to be taken out from the top storage box. By rotating the worm gear, the worm wheel drives the gear to rotate. The meshing between the gears causes the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod to slide out the top and bottom storage boxes, thereby allowing the tools and fiber optic patch cords in the bottom storage box and toolbox to be taken out and used, improving the storage efficiency of the storage box. The corresponding method can be used to open the box according to the required fiber optic patch cord.

[0024] 2. This utility model provides a novel, easily foldable fiber optic patch cord. By fixing the connector of the fiber optic patch cord inside the limiting roller, a servo motor drives a turntable to rotate, causing the winding roller to fold the fiber optic patch cord. This allows for rapid folding of the fiber optic patch cord. Rotating the bidirectional threaded rod causes the threaded block to move simultaneously with the fixing plate. When the abutment contacts the fiber optic patch cord, it retracts due to spring compression. The release of the spring compression allows the abutment to fix the fiber optic patch cord, effectively securing it and preventing it from loosening or being damaged during movement, thus enhancing safety. Attached Figure Description

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

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell of this utility model in the event of an explosion.

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

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lead screw of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing plate of this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Toolbox; 2. Bottom storage box; 3. Top storage box; 4. Protective shell; 5. Label window; 6. Label block; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Second connecting rod; 9. Gear; 10. Worm gear; 11. Worm; 12. Lead screw; 13. Nut pair; 14. Top cover; 15. Turntable; 16. Servo motor; 17. Winding roller; 18. Limiting roller; 19. Fixing plate; 20. Abutment; 21. Spring; 22. Threaded block; 23. Bidirectional threaded rod. 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 1 This utility model discloses a novel easy-to-store fiber optic patch cord, including a toolbox 1, a top storage box 3 and a bottom storage box 2. A label window 5 is fixedly connected to the front end of the box, and a label block 6 is slidably connected through the inner wall of the label window 5. The label window 5 and the label block 6 facilitate the staff to view the storage box.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 Toolbox 1 has a bottom storage box 2 slidably connected to its top, and a top storage box 3 slidably connected to the top of bottom storage box 2. Top storage box 3 collects frequently used fiber optic patch cords. A lead screw 12 is rotatably connected to the front end of the inner wall of top storage box 3, and a nut pair 13 is threadedly connected to the outer ring of lead screw 12. The rotation of lead screw 12 causes nut pair 13 to move. A top cover 14 is fixedly connected to the top of nut pair 13. The movement of nut pair 13 causes the top cover 14 to move, thereby collecting the fiber optic patch cords in top storage box 3. Second connecting rods 8 are rotatably connected to the middle of the rear end of toolbox 1 on both sides, and the second connecting rods 8 are rotatably connected to the rear end of bottom storage box 2. The swinging of the second connecting rods 8 causes bottom storage box 2 to move. The rear end of the second connecting rods 8 is fixedly connected to... There is a gear 9. Through the meshing of the gears 9, the gears rotate in opposite directions. A worm gear 10 is fixedly connected to the rear end of one side of the gear 9. The toolbox 1 is rotatably connected to the two sides of the rear end of the toolbox 1. The front end of the first connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to the bottom storage box 2. The first connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to the top storage box 3. The movement of the bottom storage box 2 drives the movement of the top storage box 3 through the first connecting rod 7. A protective shell 4 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the toolbox 1. A worm gear 11 is rotatably connected through one side of the protective shell 4. The protective shell 4 protects the worm gear 11 and the worm wheel 10. The worm gear 11 and the worm wheel 10 are meshed and connected. The meshing between the worm wheel 10 and the worm gear 11 creates a self-locking mechanism. A storage component is provided at the rear end of the protective shell 4.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 and Figure 5The storage assembly includes a servo motor 16, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective housing 4. A turntable 15 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 16, driving the turntable 15 to rotate. A winding roller 17 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear end of the turntable 15, folding the fiber optic patch cord through the rotation of the winding roller 17. A limit roller 18 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the turntable 15, limiting the connector of the fiber optic patch cord. A fixing plate 19 is slidably connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom storage box 2 and the top storage box 3, fixing... Springs 21 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of plate 19. One end of spring 21 is fixedly connected to a stop post 20. When spring 21 is compressed and released, the stop post 20 fixes the folded fiber optic patch cord. A bidirectional threaded rod 23 is rotatably connected through one side of the inner wall of top storage box 3 and bottom storage box 2. The rotation of bidirectional threaded rod 23 causes threaded block 22 to move inward or outward at the same time. Threaded block 22 is threadedly connected to the outer ring of bidirectional threaded rod 23. The bottom of threaded block 22 is fixedly connected to fixed plate 19. The movement of threaded block 22 causes fixed plate 19 to move.

[0037] Working principle: When the fiber optic patch cord needs to be folded, the connector of the fiber optic patch cord is inserted into the limiting roller 18, and then the operator holds the other end of the fiber optic patch cord. The servo motor 16 drives the turntable 15 to rotate, and the rotation of the turntable 15 drives the winding roller 17 to rotate, thus folding the fiber optic patch cord. When the top storage box 3 needs to be opened, the screw 12 is rotated, causing the nut pair 13 to move, thereby causing the top cover 14 to slide out. The characteristics of the spring 21 cause the abutment 20 to fix the irregular fiber optic patch cord, preventing the vibration of the storage box from loosening the fixation of the fiber optic patch cord. The bidirectional threaded rod 23 is rotated again to... The threaded block 22 drives the fixing plate 19 to move inward or outward simultaneously, thereby enabling the fiber optic patch cord to be removed or fixed. When it is necessary to open the bottom storage box 2 and the toolbox 1, the worm gear 11 is rotated, causing the worm gear 10 to rotate. The rotation of the worm gear 10 drives the gear 9 to rotate. Through the meshing between the gears 9, the gear 9 drives the second connecting rod 8 to swing. The swing of the second connecting rod 8 causes the bottom storage box 2 to move. The movement of the bottom storage box 2 causes the first connecting rod 7 to move the top storage box 3, thereby enabling the fiber optic patch cord in the bottom storage box 2 to be removed or the tools in the toolbox 1 to be removed.

[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 new and improved easy to store fiber optic jumper cable comprising a tool box (1) characterized in that: The toolbox (1) is slidably connected to a bottom storage box (2) on its top. The bottom storage box (2) is slidably connected to a top storage box (3) on its top. A lead screw (12) is rotatably connected to the front end of the inner wall of the top storage box (3). A nut pair (13) is threaded onto the outer ring of the lead screw (12). A top cover (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the nut pair (13). The toolbox (1) is rotatably connected to two sides of the middle rear end with a second connecting rod (8). The second connecting rod (8) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the bottom storage box (2). The rear end of the second connecting rod (8) is fixedly connected with a tooth. The toolbox (1) has a wheel (9), and a worm gear (10) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the gear (9) on one side. The toolbox (1) has a first connecting rod (7) rotatably connected to both sides of the rear end. The front end of the first connecting rod (7) is rotatably connected to the bottom storage box (2). The first connecting rod (7) is rotatably connected to the top storage box (3). The toolbox (1) has a protective shell (4) fixedly connected to the rear end. A worm (11) is rotatably connected to one side of the protective shell (4). The worm (11) is meshed with the worm gear (10). The protective shell (4) has a storage component at the rear end.

2. A novel easy-to-store fiber optic jumper cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The storage component includes a servo motor (16), which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell (4), and a turntable (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (16).

3. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 2, wherein: Each turntable (15) has a winding roller (17) fixedly connected to the middle of its rear end, and a limit roller (18) fixedly connected to the rear end of each turntable (15).

4. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 1, wherein: The bottom inner walls of the bottom storage box (2) and the top storage box (3) are slidably connected to a fixing plate (19), and the inner walls of the fixing plate (19) are fixedly connected to a spring (21).

5. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 4, wherein: One end of the spring (21) is fixedly connected to a stop post (20), and a bidirectional threaded rod (23) is rotatably connected through one side of the inner wall of the top storage box (3) and the bottom storage box (2).

6. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 5, wherein: The outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod (23) is threaded with threaded blocks (22), and the bottom of the threaded blocks (22) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (19).

7. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 1, wherein: Label windows (5) are fixedly connected to the front ends of the top storage box (3) and the bottom storage box (2).

8. The new and improved, easily storable fiber optic jumper cable of claim 7, wherein: The label window (5) has a label block (6) that is slidably connected through the inner wall.