Variable reorganization support tool for preventing deformation of a crimped fiber module cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a prevent crimping optical fiber module cage deformation's variable reorganization support frock, including bottom plate and a plurality of rows detachable assembly on bottom plate top surface's support cushion block group, each row support cushion block group includes a plurality of support cushion blocks, the size of support cushion block is matched with the cavity size of optical fiber module cage, to jam into the cavity inside optical fiber module cage and support optical fiber module cage, wherein, the center distance between two adjacent rows support cushion block group is same with the center distance of two rows optical fiber module cage of side by side splicing, the center distance between two adjacent support cushion blocks in the same row is same with the center distance between two adjacent optical fiber module cages in the same row. The utility model effectively solved the quality problem of crimping deformation of optical fiber module cage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber optic module cage manufacturing and processing technology, specifically to a variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of crimped fiber optic module cages. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of individual fiber optic module cages or integrated fiber optic module cage devices (single-row or multi-row fiber optic module cages spliced ​​together), operators typically perform preliminary splicing of the various metal pieces of the fiber optic module cage manually. After the preliminary splicing is completed, a crimping machine is usually used to directly crimp the spliced ​​metal pieces into shape. However, currently, during the crimping process, the crimping force mainly relies on the operator's wrist feel to control the appropriate output and stop, and then the crimping machine is used to directly crimp the shape. This method of controlling the crimping force solely based on wrist feel has several drawbacks:

[0003] On the one hand, due to differences in operating habits and feel among different operators, even the same operator may perceive different crimping forces under different working conditions, which leads to instability in crimping force.

[0004] On the other hand, excessive crimping force can severely damage the fiber optic module cage. For example, excessive pressure can cause significant deformation of the cage, affecting its dimensions and making it unable to meet design requirements. This deformation can also negatively impact the installation and fixation of the internal optical fibers. Furthermore, excessive crimping force can directly damage the cage, rendering materials and components unusable and increasing production costs. More seriously, if these defective fiber optic module cages enter the market and are used in customer terminal equipment, they may cause assembly failures, leading to potential quality issues and ultimately affecting the normal operation of the entire optical communication system, causing unnecessary losses and inconvenience to users. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the quality problem of existing fiber optic module cages being prone to deformation, this utility model provides a variable reconfiguration support fixture to prevent deformation of the fiber optic module cage.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A variable reconfigurable support fixture for preventing deformation of a crimped fiber optic module cage includes a base plate and several rows of support pad groups that can be detachably assembled on the top surface of the base plate. Each row of the support pad groups includes several support pads. The size of the support pads matches the cavity size of the fiber optic module cage so as to be inserted into the cavity of the fiber optic module cage to support the fiber optic module cage.

[0008] The center distance between two adjacent rows of support pads is the same as the center distance between two rows of fiber optic module cages that are spliced ​​side by side; the center distance between two adjacent support pads in the same row is the same as the center distance between two adjacent fiber optic module cages in the same row.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top surface of the base plate is provided with several rows of mounting grooves that correspond one-to-one with the support pad group. Each row of mounting grooves includes several mounting grooves that correspond one-to-one with the support pad. The bottom end of the support pad is detachably disposed in the mounting groove.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support pad is secured to the mounting groove by screws.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a first screw hole that penetrates the base plate vertically and matches the screw, and the bottom surface of the support pad is provided with a second screw hole that matches the first screw hole.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the mounting groove has two first screw holes, and the bottom surface of the support pad has two second screw holes that correspond one-to-one with the first screw holes.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper part of the first screw hole is for the screw shank to pass through, and the lower part of the first screw hole forms a receiving hole for accommodating the screw nut.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the four corners of the mounting groove are provided with inner R angles.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the base plate and the support pad are made of metal.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base plate and the support pad are made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support pad group has two rows, and each row of the support pad group includes twelve support pads.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. By inserting support pads inside the cavity of the fiber optic module cage, a stable support structure is provided for the crimping process, avoiding cage deformation or damage caused by unstable crimping force, thereby improving the stability and reliability of crimping; reducing the scrap of materials and components due to crimping problems, lowering production costs, and preventing products with quality problems from entering the market, reducing the risk of customer terminal assembly failure, improving the stability and reliability of the entire optical communication system, and enhancing product quality;

[0020] 2. The support pads are designed to be multiple and can be freely disassembled and reassembled, allowing for flexible assembly according to various integrated fiber optic module cage devices. They are applicable to both single-row and multi-row spliced ​​fiber optic module cages, exhibiting strong versatility and adaptability, and can all be crimped simultaneously in one step. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of a variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of a crimped fiber optic module cage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of a variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of a crimped fiber optic module cage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a front view of the base plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the base plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a front view of the support pad block in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram,

[0028] 1. Base plate; 11. Mounting groove; 111. Inner radius; 12. First screw hole; 121. Receiving hole; 2. Support pad; 21. Second screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. It is also declared that the embodiments described below are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Indications of orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used in the application's product, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. The terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implying a number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. "Several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2This utility model provides a variable reconfigurable support fixture to prevent deformation of a crimped fiber optic module cage. It includes a base plate 1 and several rows of detachable support pads 2 assembled onto the top surface of the base plate 1. The base plate 1 serves as the foundation of the support fixture, providing a stable mounting platform for the support pads 2 and ensuring their fixed position during crimping. This allows the support pads 2 to accurately support the fiber optic module cage, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire support fixture. Each row of support pads 2 includes several support pads 2, the size of which matches the cavity size of the fiber optic module cage. These support pads 2 are inserted into the cavity to support the fiber optic module cage. The support pads 2 effectively disperse the pressure applied to the fiber optic module cage during crimping, resulting in uniform pressure distribution. This reduces damage to the cage from excessive local pressure, prevents significant deformation of the cage, and ensures that the cage's dimensions meet design requirements. The center-to-center distance between two adjacent rows of support pads is the same as the center-to-center distance between two rows of fiber optic module cages joined side-by-side; the center-to-center distance between two adjacent support pads 2 in the same row is the same as the center-to-center distance between two adjacent fiber optic module cages in the same row. In use, support pads 2 are assembled on the base plate 1 according to the number of fiber optic module cages joined together. Then, the assembled support pads 2 are inserted one by one into the cavity of the fiber optic module cage to be crimped. Finally, the cage is crimped using a crimping machine to form the desired shape.

[0032] The variable reconfigurable support fixture in this embodiment provides a stable support structure for the crimping process by inserting support pads 2 inside the cavity of the fiber optic module cage. This avoids cage deformation or damage caused by unstable crimping force, thereby improving the stability and reliability of crimping. It also reduces the scrap of materials and components due to crimping problems, lowers production costs, and prevents products with quality issues from entering the market, reducing the risk of customer terminal assembly failure. This improves the stability and reliability of the entire optical communication system and enhances product quality. In addition, the support pads 2 are designed to be multiple freely detachable and reconfigurable, allowing for flexible assembly according to various integrated fiber optic module cage components. It is applicable to both single-row and multi-row spliced ​​fiber optic module cages, exhibiting strong versatility and adaptability, and all can be crimped simultaneously in one step.

[0033] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4In one embodiment, the top surface of the base plate 1 has several rows of mounting slots corresponding one-to-one with the support pad groups. Each row of mounting slots includes several mounting slots 11 corresponding one-to-one with the support pads 2. The bottom end of the support pad 2 is detachably disposed in the mounting slot 11. The mounting slot groups and mounting slots 11 correspond one-to-one with the support pad groups and support pads 2, so that the support pads 2 can be accurately installed in the corresponding positions on the base plate 1, ensuring the installation accuracy of the support pads 2 on the base plate 1, thereby enabling more precise support of the fiber optic module cage and improving the positioning accuracy of the entire support fixture. The bottom end of the support pad 2 is detachably disposed in the mounting slot 11, so that the support pads 2 can be easily disassembled and reassembled according to actual needs; when facing fiber optic module cages with different numbers of connected groups, the arrangement of the support pads 2 can be adjusted, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of the support fixture.

[0034] In one embodiment, the support pad 2 is secured to the mounting groove 11 by screws. Screw securing ensures the support pad 2 is firmly fixed in the mounting groove 11, preventing it from loosening or falling off during crimping. This effectively improves the stability and reliability of the support fixture, and further protects the fiber optic module cage from deformation during crimping.

[0035] Please see Figures 3 to 5 In one specific embodiment, the bottom of the mounting groove 11 has a first screw hole 12 that penetrates the bottom plate 1 and mates with screws, and the bottom surface of the support pad 2 has a second screw hole 21 that mates with the first screw hole 12. This arrangement makes screw installation and removal more convenient, allowing operators to more easily pass screws through the first screw hole 12 and the second screw hole 21 for tightening or loosening operations, thus improving installation and maintenance efficiency.

[0036] The upper part of the first screw hole 12 allows the screw shank to pass through, while the lower part of the first screw hole 12 forms a receiving hole 121 for accommodating the screw nut. This special design of the first screw hole 12 allows the nut to be hidden within the lower receiving hole 121 during screw installation, preventing the nut from protruding from the bottom surface of the base plate 1 after the screw is secured to the support pad 2, thus ensuring the flatness of the bottom surface of the base plate 1.

[0037] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting groove 11 has two first screw holes 12, and the bottom surface of the support pad 2 has two second screw holes 21 corresponding to the first screw holes 12. Using two screws to lock the support pad 2 provides a greater locking force than a single screw, further enhancing the connection between the support pad 2 and the base plate 1.

[0038] Please see Figure 4In one embodiment, the four corners of the mounting groove 11 are provided with inner R-angles 111, which makes it easier for the operator to put the support pad 2 into the mounting groove 11, improves the efficiency of the installation operation, and saves installation time.

[0039] In one embodiment, both the base plate 1 and the support pad 2 are made of metal. For example, the base plate 1 and the support pad 2 can be made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. Metal materials such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel have high strength and hardness, which can withstand the large pressure generated during the crimping of the fiber optic module cage. They are not easily deformed or damaged, so that the base plate 1 and the support pad 2 can maintain good structural performance and dimensional accuracy after multiple uses, continuously providing stable and reliable support for the fiber optic module cage and ensuring the long-term use effect of the support fixture.

[0040] In one embodiment, the support pad group has two rows, and each row of the support pad group includes twelve support pads 2. In use, the support pads 2 are assembled on the base plate 1 according to the number of connected groups of the fiber optic module cage device. Of course, in other embodiments, the support pad group can also be set to one row, three rows or more, and each row of the support pad group can also include fewer or more support pads 2. This utility model does not impose any limitations.

[0041] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

[0042] The present utility model patent has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present utility model patent is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A variable reconfigurable support fixture for preventing deformation of a crimped fiber optic module cage, characterized in that, It includes a base plate and several rows of detachable support pad groups assembled on the top surface of the base plate. Each row of the support pad group includes several support pads. The size of the support pads matches the cavity size of the fiber optic module cage so as to be inserted into the cavity of the fiber optic module cage to support the fiber optic module cage. The center distance between two adjacent rows of support pads is the same as the center distance between two rows of fiber optic module cages that are spliced ​​side by side; the center distance between two adjacent support pads in the same row is the same as the center distance between two adjacent fiber optic module cages in the same row.

2. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the base plate has several rows of mounting grooves that correspond one-to-one with the support pad group. Each row of mounting grooves includes several mounting grooves that correspond one-to-one with the support pad. The bottom end of the support pad is detachably installed in the mounting groove.

3. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support pad is secured to the mounting groove by screws.

4. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting groove has a first screw hole that runs vertically through the base plate and mates with the screw, and the bottom surface of the support pad has a second screw hole that mates with the first screw hole.

5. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting groove has two first screw holes, and the bottom surface of the support pad has two second screw holes that correspond one-to-one with the first screw holes.

6. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper part of the first screw hole is for the screw shank to pass through, and the lower part of the first screw hole forms a receiving hole for accommodating the screw nut.

7. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting slot has inner radius corners at its four corners.

8. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the base plate and the support pad are made of metal.

9. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate and the support pad are made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel.

10. The variable reconfiguration support fixture for preventing deformation of the crimped fiber optic module cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support pad group has two rows, and each row of the support pad group includes twelve support pads.

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