Multi-network integrated optical fiber distribution frame

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of distribution frames, and discloses a multi-network-in-one optical fiber distribution frame, which comprises a rack main body, an optical fiber adapter module, a management module and an intelligent monitoring module, and is characterized in that the optical fiber adapter module with various types of optical fiber interfaces is uniformly distributed at the front end of the rack main body; according to the multi-distribution frame, centralized access and processing of multi-network signals are achieved, the number of devices is reduced, the installation space is saved, the device cost is reduced, and the problems of high cost and space waste of traditional multi-distribution frame deployment are effectively solved. The intelligent monitoring module is located in a groove in the rear portion of the frame body and electrically connected with the optical fiber adapter module and the management module; the optical fiber connection state and the signal quality can be monitored in real time, when abnormal insertion loss or signal interruption is detected, the alarm synchronously triggers sound-light alarm, the network stability is greatly improved, the management module adopts a modular power supply design and supports hot plug replacement, and when the power supply module fails, the power supply module can be directly replaced without closing the whole machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of patch panel technology, specifically a multi-network integrated fiber optic patch panel. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of fiber optic communication technology, the demand for fiber optic distribution frames in data centers and telecommunications equipment rooms is increasing. Traditional fiber optic distribution frames typically only support a single network type, forcing users to install multiple independent distribution frames in scenarios requiring multi-network convergence. This not only increases equipment costs and space usage but also adds complexity to management and maintenance.

[0003] An existing patent (publication number: CN215375890 U) discloses a fiber optic patch panel, belonging to the field of patch panel technology. It includes a fiber optic patch panel body, fiber optic slots, and fiber optic adapters. The upper front end of the fiber optic patch panel body has fiber optic slots, and fiber optic adapters are inserted into the center of each slot. A pushing device is attached to the inner side of each fiber optic adapter and is positioned on the fiber optic slot. Cable organizers are located at the lower front end of the fiber optic patch panel body. Both ends of each fiber optic adapter are connected to the fiber optic patch panel body via locking rods. Suspension devices are located on both the left and right sides of the fiber optic patch panel body. The first fixing hole facilitates the organization of fiber optic cables, providing a cable management function that saves the cost of purchasing a separate cable management rack and also saves installation space on the rack, improving the practicality of the device. It allows customers to easily remove the device for maintenance later, eliminating the need to operate amidst a tangled mess of cables, thus enhancing the device's convenience.

[0004] While the devices described in the aforementioned comparative documents allow for convenient individual disassembly and maintenance by customers, these patch panels only support a single network type. This necessitates the deployment of multiple independent patch panels in multi-network convergence scenarios, significantly increasing equipment costs and space requirements, as well as management and maintenance complexity. Even though some modular patch panels attempt to support multiple networks, poor compatibility and insufficient stability between modules easily lead to signal interference and connection failures. Customized solutions, while comprehensive in function, are difficult to promote on a large scale due to high costs and long delivery cycles. Furthermore, traditional patch panels have significant shortcomings in intelligent monitoring and power reliability, failing to monitor fiber optic connection status in real time. Power failures necessitate interrupting equipment operation for maintenance, severely impacting network stability and availability. Therefore, this paper proposes a multi-network integrated fiber optic patch panel. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a multi-network integrated fiber optic distribution frame, which features multi-network convergence, space cost optimization, and intelligent monitoring to improve network stability.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a multi-network integrated fiber optic distribution frame, comprising a rack body, fiber optic adapter modules, a management module, and an intelligent monitoring module. The rack body is a metal frame structure with internally layered mounting slots. The fiber optic adapter modules are mounted inside the mounting slots on their rear sides. Each fiber optic adapter module includes multiple different types of fiber optic interfaces, evenly distributed at the front end of the rack body. The management module is located at the rear of the rack body and is used for unified management of fiber optic patch cords and tags. The intelligent monitoring module is located at the rear of the rack body and is used for real-time monitoring of fiber optic connection status and signal quality. The fiber optic adapter modules, management module, and intelligent monitoring module are electrically connected to each other. An alarm is provided on the front side of the rack body, and the alarm is electrically connected to the management module and the intelligent monitoring module. A groove is provided on the rear side of the rack body, and both the management module and the intelligent monitoring module are housed within the groove.

[0007] The above solution utilizes fiber optic adapter modules with various types of fiber optic interfaces evenly distributed at the front of the rack body to achieve centralized access and processing of multiple network signals, reducing the number of devices, saving installation space, and lowering equipment costs. This effectively solves the problems of high cost and space waste associated with traditional multi-patch panel deployments. The intelligent monitoring module is located in a recess at the rear of the rack body and is electrically connected to the fiber optic adapter module and management module. It can monitor the fiber optic connection status and signal quality in real time. When abnormal insertion loss or signal interruption is detected, the alarm will trigger an audible and visual alarm simultaneously, significantly improving network stability.

[0008] Furthermore, the fiber optic adapter module adopts a high-precision interface with a ceramic ferrule.

[0009] The above solution, employing a ceramic ferrule design, ensures high-quality optical signal transmission and reduces network failures caused by ferrule loss.

[0010] Furthermore, a heat dissipation module is installed on the upper part of the main frame, and the heat dissipation module contains a low-noise ball bearing fan. The heat dissipation module is electrically connected to the management module.

[0011] With the above solution, when the intelligent monitoring module detects that the fiber optic adapter module is too hot, it sends a signal to the heat dissipation module through the management module, forming an upward airflow to reduce the internal temperature of the rack body.

[0012] Furthermore, the management module adopts a modular power supply design, supporting hot-swappable replacement.

[0013] The above solution employs a modular power supply design for the management module, supporting hot-swappable replacement. When the power module fails, it can be replaced directly without shutting down the entire machine, significantly improving equipment availability.

[0014] Furthermore, the fiber optic adapter module has connecting rods at both the top and bottom of its front side. A stop block is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod near the main frame. A fixing hole is opened on the front side of the main frame, and an installation compartment is opened inside the main frame. The fixing hole and the installation compartment are connected. The stop block passes through the fixing hole and is movably connected inside the installation compartment. A baffle is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod. The baffle is located on the side of the fiber optic adapter module away from the main frame, and a pull block is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle.

[0015] With the above method, during installation, the rear side of the fiber optic adapter module is inserted into the mounting slot, the module is pushed so that the stop on the connecting rod passes through the fixing hole and enters the mounting chamber, and the pull block is rotated so that the stop is locked at the edge of the fixing hole, thus completing the locking.

[0016] Furthermore, a fixing groove is fixedly connected inside the installation compartment, and the fixing groove corresponds to the installation groove. A spring is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. A push rod is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate, and the push rod is movably connected inside the fixing groove and the installation groove. A push plate is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod near the installation groove, and a protective pad is provided on the surface of the push plate. A sliding groove is opened inside the fixing groove, and a slider is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate. The slider is movably connected inside the sliding groove, and the protective pad corresponds to the rear side of the fiber optic adapter module.

[0017] With the above solution, during disassembly, pulling the pull block causes the stop block to disengage from the fixing hole, the spring in the installation compartment pushes the fixing plate, and the fiber optic adapter module is pushed out of the installation slot by the push rod and push plate. The protective pad prevents the module from being damaged by collision, thus achieving rapid maintenance.

[0018] Furthermore, a cable management device is provided at the lower front end of the main frame body. Multiple sets of the cable management device are provided and are evenly distributed at the lower front end of the main frame body.

[0019] With the above solution, the multiple cable management units at the lower front of the main rack facilitate the organization of fiber optic cables.

[0020] Furthermore, ear plates are provided on both the left and right sides of the main frame, and bolts are connected inside the ear plates. The ear plates and the main frame are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0021] With the above solution, the ear plates on the left and right sides of the main body of the rack are fixed to the cabinet or wall with bolts. The ear plates support front and back adjustment to adapt to the space requirements of different installation environments, ensuring that the patch panel is installed stably and meeting the usage needs of various scenarios.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] This multi-network integrated fiber optic distribution frame achieves centralized access and processing of multiple network signals by evenly distributing fiber optic adapter modules with various types of fiber optic interfaces at the front of the main body of the rack. This reduces the number of devices, saves installation space, and lowers equipment costs, effectively solving the problems of high cost and space waste in traditional multi-distribution frame deployments. The intelligent monitoring module is located in a recess at the rear of the main body of the rack and is electrically connected to the fiber optic adapter module and the management module. It can monitor the fiber optic connection status and signal quality in real time. When abnormal insertion loss or signal interruption is detected, the alarm will trigger an audible and visual alarm simultaneously, greatly improving network stability. The management module adopts a modular power supply design and supports hot-swappable replacement. When the power supply module fails, it can be replaced directly without shutting down the entire unit, greatly improving equipment availability. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a rear-view stereoscopic structural diagram of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in a side cross-section of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Rack body; 2. Mounting slot; 3. Fiber optic adapter module; 4. Management module; 5. Intelligent monitoring module; 6. Heat dissipation module; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Stop block; 9. Fixing hole; 10. Baffle; 11. Pull block; 12. Cable management device; 13. Ear plate; 14. Bolt; 15. Fixing slot; 16. Spring; 17. Fixing plate; 18. Push rod; 19. Push plate; 20. Protective pad; 21. Slider; 22. Slide groove; 23. Mounting compartment; 24. Alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This embodiment of a multi-network integrated fiber optic distribution frame includes a rack body 1, fiber optic adapter modules 3, a management module 4, and an intelligent monitoring module 5. The rack body 1 is a metal frame structure with internally layered mounting slots 2. The fiber optic adapter modules 3 are installed inside the mounting slots 2 at their rear. The fiber optic adapter modules 3 include multiple different types of fiber optic interfaces, evenly distributed at the front end of the rack body 1. The management module 4 is located at the rear of the rack body 1 and is used for unified management of fiber optic patch cords and tags. The intelligent monitoring module 5 is located at the rear of the rack body 1 and is used for real-time monitoring of fiber optic connection status and signal quality. The fiber optic adapter modules 3, management module 4, and intelligent monitoring module 5 are electrically connected to each other. An alarm 24 is installed on the front side of the rack body 1. The alarm 24 is connected to... The management module 4 and the intelligent monitoring module 5 are electrically connected. A groove is provided on the rear side of the rack body 1, and both the management module 4 and the intelligent monitoring module 5 are located inside the groove. By evenly distributing fiber optic adapter modules 3 with various types of fiber optic interfaces at the front end of the rack body 1, centralized access and processing of multiple network signals can be achieved, reducing the number of devices, saving installation space, and reducing equipment costs. This effectively solves the problems of high cost and space waste in traditional multi-patch panel deployment. The intelligent monitoring module 5 is located in the groove at the rear of the rack body 1 and is electrically connected to the fiber optic adapter module 3 and the management module 4. It can monitor the fiber optic connection status and signal quality in real time. When abnormal insertion loss or signal interruption is detected, the alarm 24 will trigger an audible and visual alarm simultaneously, greatly improving network stability.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The fiber optic adapter module 3 uses a high-precision ceramic ferrule interface. A heat dissipation module 6 is installed on the upper part of the rack body 1. The heat dissipation module 6 contains a low-noise ball bearing fan. The heat dissipation module 6 is electrically connected to the management module 4. The management module 4 adopts a modular power supply design, supports hot-swappable replacement, and uses a ceramic ferrule design to ensure high-quality optical signal transmission and reduce network failures caused by ferrule loss. When the intelligent monitoring module 5 detects that the temperature of the fiber optic adapter module 3 is too high, it sends a signal to the heat dissipation module 6 through the management module 4, forming an upward airflow to reduce the internal temperature of the rack body 1. The management module 4 adopts a modular power supply design, supports hot-swappable replacement, and can be directly replaced without shutting down the entire machine when the power supply module fails, greatly improving equipment availability.

[0035] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The fiber optic adapter module 3 has connecting rods 7 at both the top and bottom of its front side. A stop block 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 7 closest to the rack body 1. A fixing hole 9 is provided on the front side of the rack body 1, and an installation compartment 23 is provided inside the rack body 1. The fixing hole 9 and the installation compartment 23 are connected. The stop block 8 passes through the fixing hole 9 and is movably connected inside the installation compartment 23. A baffle 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod 7, and the baffle 10 is located on the side of the fiber optic adapter module 3 away from the rack body 1. A pull block 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 10. A fixing groove 1 is fixedly connected inside the installation compartment 23. 5. The fixing groove 15 corresponds to the mounting groove 2. A spring 16 is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove 15. A fixing plate 17 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 16. A push rod 18 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate 17. The push rod 18 is movably connected inside the fixing groove 15 and the mounting groove 2. A push plate 19 is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod 18 near the mounting groove 2. A protective pad 20 is provided on the surface of the push plate 19. A sliding groove 22 is opened inside the fixing groove 15. A slider 21 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate 17. The slider 21 is movably connected inside the sliding groove 22. The protective pad 20 and the fiber optic adapter module... Corresponding to the rear side of block 3, a cable management device 12 is provided at the lower front side of the rack body 1. Multiple sets of cable management devices 12 are evenly distributed at the lower front side of the rack body 1. Ear plates 13 are provided on both the left and right sides of the rack body 1. Bolts 14 are connected inside the ear plates 13, and the ear plates 13 and rack body 1 are fixedly connected by bolts 14. During installation, the rear side of the fiber optic adapter module 3 is inserted into the mounting slot 2. The module is pushed so that the stop 8 on the connecting rod 7 passes through the fixing hole 9 and enters the mounting chamber 23. The pull block 11 is rotated to make the stop 8 lock into the edge of the fixing hole 9, completing the locking. During disassembly, the pull block 11 is pulled... Block 11 drives the stop block 8 to disengage from the fixing hole 9. The spring 16 in the mounting compartment 23 pushes the fixing plate 17. The fiber optic adapter module 3 is pushed out of the mounting slot 2 through the push rod 18 and the push plate 19. The protective pad 20 avoids collision damage to the module and enables quick maintenance. The multiple sets of cable organizers 12 at the lower front of the rack body 1 facilitate the organization of fiber optic cables. The ear plates 13 on the left and right sides of the rack body 1 are fixed to the cabinet or wall by bolts 14. The ear plates 13 support front and rear adjustment to adapt to the space requirements of different installation environments, ensure the stable installation of the patch panel, and meet the usage needs of various scenarios.

[0036] In this embodiment, by evenly distributing fiber optic adapter modules 3 with various types of fiber optic interfaces at the front end of the rack body 1, centralized access and processing of multiple network signals are achieved, reducing the number of devices, saving installation space, and lowering equipment costs. This effectively solves the problems of high cost and space waste in traditional multi-patch panel deployments. The intelligent monitoring module 5 is located in the groove at the rear of the rack body 1 and is electrically connected to the fiber optic adapter modules 3 and the management module 4. It can monitor the fiber optic connection status and signal quality in real time. When abnormal insertion loss or signal interruption is detected, the alarm 24 simultaneously triggers an audible and visual alarm, greatly improving network stability.

[0037] The working principle of the above embodiment is as follows: Multiple types of fiber optic interfaces of the fiber optic adapter module 3 are evenly distributed at the front end of the rack body 1. After fiber optic patch cords of different network types are inserted into the corresponding interfaces, the optical signals achieve physical connection through the high-precision ceramic ferrule interface. The management module 4 reads the electronic tag information of the fiber optic adapter module 3 and establishes a mapping relationship of "interface type - network affiliation," realizing centralized access and logical group management of multiple network signals within the same patch panel, solving the deployment cost problem of traditional single-network patch panels. The intelligent monitoring module 5 collects parameters such as optical power and insertion loss in real time. When it detects excessive loss or signal interruption, it transmits abnormal data to the management module 4. After analyzing the data, the management module 4 drives the alarm 24 on the front side of the rack body 1 to emit an audible and visual alarm. The modular power supply of the management module 4 supports hot-swapping and provides power to the management module 4 and the intelligent monitoring module 5 during normal operation. When the power module fails, there is no need to shut down the whole machine. Simply unplug the faulty module and insert the new module. During the power switching process, the management module 4 continues to run to ensure that the monitoring and alarm functions are not interrupted. During installation, insert the back of the fiber optic adapter module 3 into the mounting slot 2, push the module so that the stop 8 on the connecting rod 7 passes through the fixing hole 9 and enters the mounting chamber 23, and rotate the pull block 11 to make the stop 8 lock the edge of the fixing hole 9 to complete the locking. During disassembly, pulling the pull block 11 causes the stop block 8 to disengage from the fixing hole 9. The spring 16 in the mounting compartment 23 pushes the fixing plate 17, and the fiber optic adapter module 3 is pushed out of the mounting slot 2 through the push rod 18 and the push plate 19. The protective pad 20 prevents the module from being damaged by collision, enabling quick maintenance. The low-noise ball bearing fan of the heat dissipation module 6 is installed on the upper end of the rack body 1. When the intelligent monitoring module 5 detects that the temperature of the fiber optic adapter module 3 is too high, it sends a signal to the heat dissipation module 6 through the management module 4, forming an upward airflow to reduce the internal temperature of the rack body 1. The multiple sets of cable management devices 12 at the lower front of the rack body 1 facilitate the organization of fiber optic cables. The ear plates 13 on the left and right sides of the rack body 1 are fixed to the cabinet or wall by bolts 14. The ear plates 13 support front and rear adjustment to adapt to the space requirements of different installation environments, ensuring that the patch panel is installed stably and meeting the usage needs of various scenarios.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0039] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-network integrated fiber optic distribution frame, comprising a rack body (1), a fiber optic adapter module (3), a management module (4), and an intelligent monitoring module (5), characterized in that: The main body of the rack (1) is a metal frame structure with a layered mounting slot (2) inside. The fiber optic adapter module (3) is installed inside the mounting slot (2) on the rear side. The fiber optic adapter module (3) includes multiple different types of fiber optic interfaces, which are evenly distributed at the front end of the main body of the rack (1). The management module (4) is located at the rear of the main body of the rack (1) and is used to uniformly manage fiber optic patch cords and tags. The intelligent monitoring module (5) is located at the rear of the main body of the rack (1) and is used to monitor the fiber optic connection status and signal quality in real time. The fiber optic adapter module (3), management module (4) and intelligent monitoring module (5) are electrically connected to each other. An alarm (24) is provided on the front side of the main body of the rack (1). The alarm (24) is electrically connected to the management module (4) and intelligent monitoring module (5). A groove is opened on the rear side of the main body of the rack (1), and the management module (4) and intelligent monitoring module (5) are both installed inside the groove.

2. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: The fiber optic adapter module (3) adopts a high-precision interface with a ceramic ferrule.

3. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the frame body (1) is equipped with a heat dissipation module (6), the heat dissipation module (6) contains a low-noise ball bearing fan, and the heat dissipation module (6) is electrically connected to the management module (4).

4. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: The management module (4) adopts a modular power supply design and supports hot-swappable replacement.

5. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: The fiber optic adapter module (3) has connecting rods (7) at both the top and bottom of its front side. A stop block (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod (7) near the rack body (1). A fixing hole (9) is opened on the front side of the rack body (1). An installation compartment (23) is opened inside the rack body (1). The fixing hole (9) and the installation compartment (23) are connected. The stop block (8) passes through the fixing hole (9) and is movably connected inside the installation compartment (23). A baffle (10) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod (7). The baffle (10) is located on the side of the fiber optic adapter module (3) away from the rack body (1). A pull block (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle (10).

6. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 5, wherein: The installation compartment (23) is fixedly connected to a fixing groove (15), which corresponds to the installation groove (2). A spring (16) is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove (15), and a fixing plate (17) is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring (16). A push rod (18) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate (17), and the push rod (18) is movably connected inside the fixing groove (15) and the installation groove (2). A push plate (19) is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod (18) near the installation groove (2). A protective pad (20) is provided on the surface of the push plate (19). A sliding groove (22) is opened inside the fixing groove (15). A slider (21) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate (17), and the slider (21) is movably connected inside the sliding groove (22). The protective pad (20) corresponds to the rear side of the fiber optic adapter module (3).

7. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: A cable management device (12) is provided at the lower front end of the main frame body (1). Multiple sets of the cable management device (12) are provided and are evenly distributed at the lower front end of the main frame body (1).

8. The multi-service optical fiber distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the rack body (1) are provided with an ear plate (13), the inside of the ear plate (13) is connected with a bolt (14), and the ear plate (13) and the rack body (1) are fixedly connected through the bolt (14).

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