Protective mechanism for photoelectric connector
By designing protective mechanisms such as covers, blocks, and latches on the optoelectronic connector, the problem of the optoelectronic connector being affected by the external environment when not in use is solved, achieving effective protection and easy operation, and extending its service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN CLIP ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Optical connectors are susceptible to external environmental factors when not in use, and traditional protective measures are insufficient, leading to signal attenuation and equipment failure.
A protective mechanism including a cover plate, a locking block, a buckle, and a rotating shaft was designed. The cover plate reliably closes to block dust and moisture, and the locking block and buckle work together to achieve easy operation.
It effectively protects the internal components of the optoelectronic connector, prevents damage, extends service life, and improves operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically a protective mechanism for optoelectronic connectors. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of modern electronic technology, optoelectronic connectors, as key components in electronic devices for converting and transmitting optical and electrical signals, have been widely used in numerous fields such as communication, data transmission, industrial control, and aerospace. However, optoelectronic connector sockets often face challenges from various external environmental factors during actual use, such as dust, moisture, and mechanical impact. These factors can not only affect the signal transmission quality of optoelectronic connectors, leading to signal attenuation and increased bit error rate, but in severe cases, may even damage the internal optical and electronic components of the connector, causing equipment failure or data loss.
[0003] Especially when the optoelectronic connector is not in use, its socket part is exposed and more susceptible to the influence of the external environment. Traditional protective measures are often simple and cannot provide comprehensive and effective protection. Therefore, a protective mechanism for optoelectronic connectors is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a protective mechanism for optoelectronic connectors, which has advantages such as good protective effect and simple operation, and solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector, comprising an optoelectronic connector socket, wherein the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket is provided with a protective mechanism.
[0006] Furthermore, the protective mechanism includes a cover plate hinged to one end of the optoelectronic connector socket, a locking block fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cover plate, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket, a buckle rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and a locking groove opened inside the buckle.
[0007] Furthermore, one end of the card block is arc-shaped, and the opening of the card slot is elastic.
[0008] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly connected to one end of the cover plate, and the outer surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0009] Furthermore, the optoelectronic connector socket has mounting holes inside.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] 1. This protective mechanism for optoelectronic connectors, by setting a cover plate on the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket, uses the cooperation of the locking block and the buckle to achieve reliable closure of the cover plate, which can effectively block the corrosion of external environmental factors such as dust and moisture to the optoelectronic connector socket, thereby protecting the optical and electronic components inside the connector from damage and significantly extending the service life of the optoelectronic connector.
[0012] 2. The protective mechanism for optoelectronic connectors has a cover plate that is connected to the optoelectronic connector socket via a hinge. The opening and closing operation is simple and quick. At the same time, the design of the slot inside the buckle and the arc-shaped end of the buckle block allows the buckle to easily engage or disengage from the buckle block, further improving the efficiency of the protective mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Optical connector socket, 101. Mounting hole, 102. Shaft, 103. Snap clip, 104. Slot, 2. Cover plate, 201. Handle, 202. Block. Detailed Implementation
[0016] 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.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-2 The protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector in this embodiment includes an optoelectronic connector socket 1, and a protective mechanism is provided on the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket 1.
[0018] The protective mechanism includes a cover plate 2 hinged to one end of the optoelectronic connector socket 1. A locking block 202 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cover plate 2. A rotating shaft 102 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket 1. A buckle 103 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft 102. A slot 104 is opened inside the buckle 103. One end of the locking block 202 is arc-shaped. The opening of the slot 104 is elastic. When in use, the cover plate 2 is placed on the top of the optoelectronic connector socket 1, and the buckle 103 is rotated so that the slot 104 of the buckle 103 is engaged with the outer surface of the locking block 202, thereby protecting the structure inside the optoelectronic connector socket 1.
[0019] Additionally, a handle 201 is fixedly connected to one end of the cover plate 2. The outer surface of the handle 201 has anti-slip texture, and the optoelectronic connector socket 1 has a mounting hole 101 inside. The handle 201 fixedly connected to one end of the cover plate 2 and the anti-slip texture design on the outer surface of the handle 201 make it easier and more comfortable for users to operate the protective mechanism. At the same time, the mounting hole 201 inside the optoelectronic connector socket 1 facilitates the installation and fixation of the connector.
[0020] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:
[0021] (1) The protective mechanism for the optoelectronic connector, by setting a cover plate 2 on the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket 1, and using the cooperation of the locking block 202 and the buckle 103 to achieve reliable closure of the cover plate 2, can effectively block the corrosion of external environmental factors such as dust and moisture on the optoelectronic connector socket 1, thereby protecting the optical and electronic components inside the connector from damage and significantly extending the service life of the optoelectronic connector.
[0022] (2) The protective mechanism for the optoelectronic connector has a cover plate 2 connected to the optoelectronic connector socket 1 by a hinge, which makes opening and closing operations simple and quick. At the same time, the design of the slot 104 inside the buckle 103 and the arc-shaped end of the buckle block 202 makes the buckle 103 easy to snap into or out of the buckle block 202, which further improves the efficiency of the protective mechanism.
[0023] 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 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 said element.
[0024] 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 protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector, comprising an optoelectronic connector socket (1), characterized in that: The outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket (1) is provided with a protective mechanism; The protective mechanism includes a cover plate (2) hinged to one end of the optoelectronic connector socket (1), a locking block (202) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cover plate (2), a rotating shaft (102) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the optoelectronic connector socket (1), a buckle (103) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft (102), and a buckle groove (104) is provided inside the buckle (103).
2. The protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the card block (202) is arc-shaped, and the opening of the card slot (104) is elastic.
3. The protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the cover plate (2) is fixedly connected to a handle (201), and the outer surface of the handle (201) is provided with anti-slip texture.
4. A protective mechanism for an optoelectronic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optoelectronic connector socket (1) has an installation hole (101) inside.