A reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve

By designing a reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve, employing an inner and outer groove structure and reinforcing ribs, and utilizing a combination of retaining rings, protrusions, and locking blocks, the problem of loosening and falling off the fiber optic connector tail sleeve was solved, achieving better fixation and strength.

CN224436637UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30TONGLU RUISHENGTONG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGLU RUISHENGTONG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic connector tail sleeves are prone to loosening and falling off, making them susceptible to damage during use.

Method used

A reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve was designed, which is made of rubber, with an inner and outer groove structure and reinforcing ribs. The tightness is enhanced by heating the connection point, and it is fixed by a combination of retaining ring, protrusion and locking block.

Benefits of technology

It improves the tightness and strength of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve, prevents loosening and deformation, enhances the fixing effect of the tail sleeve, and avoids damage.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve, relating to the field of fiber optic connector tail sleeves. It includes a fiber optic connector tail sleeve body made of rubber. One end of the body has an outer groove, and the other end has an inner groove. An installation groove is formed inside the body, and multiple sets of annular grooves are distributed on the outer wall of the body. This utility model solves the problem of existing fiber optic connector tail sleeves easily falling off when fitted onto the outside of the tail sleeve. The inner groove facilitates the fitting of the tail sleeve inside the body, and subsequent heating of the connection between the body and the tail sleeve results in a tighter connection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber optic connector tail sleeves, specifically a reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve. Background Technology

[0002] The fiber optic connector tail sleeve is an important component of a fiber optic connector. It is mainly used to protect and fix the connector part of the fiber optic cable. It is usually made of materials such as plastic or rubber, and serves to protect the fiber optic cable, fix the fiber optic cable, and prevent water and dust.

[0003] When using existing fiber optic connector tail sleeves, the tail sleeve is usually fitted onto the end of the rear sleeve, and the end of the rear sleeve is directly inserted into the tail sleeve. However, this method of fitting the tail sleeve is prone to loosening and falling off later. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve, comprising a fiber optic connector tail sleeve body, the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body being made of rubber, one end of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body having an outer groove, and the other end of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body having an inner groove, and the interior of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body having an installation groove, and the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body having multiple sets of annular grooves, the multiple sets of annular grooves being distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of existing fiber optic connector tail sleeves easily falling off when fitted outside the tail sleeve is solved. The inner groove allows the tail sleeve to be easily fitted inside the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body. Then, heating the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the tail sleeve makes the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the tail sleeve tighter. Heating the outer groove makes the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the fiber optic cable tighter. The annular groove allows the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body to deform when subjected to external force, but the reinforcing ribs prevent the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body from deforming too much, thereby enhancing the strength of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and making it less prone to deformation and damage.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that multiple sets of reinforcing ribs are fixed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body, and the multiple sets of reinforcing ribs are distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body.

[0008] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs can prevent the fiber optic connector tail sleeve from deforming excessively during use, thus avoiding damage.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body is composed of two sets of retaining rings, the outer wall of the retaining ring is fixed with multiple sets of protrusions, and the outer wall of the protrusions is provided with a locking block, the end of the retaining ring is fixed with a rubber ring, and the inside of the rubber ring is provided with an inner groove, and the other end of the retaining ring is fixed with a sealing gasket.

[0010] Preferably, the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body is made of plastic, which makes it less prone to damage during use. When using it, the light can be placed directly inside the mounting slot, and then the two sets of retaining rings snap together. The internal rubber pads compress the optical fiber, thereby fixing the optical fiber. The tail sleeve is located inside the rubber rings, and the metal locking blocks provide better fixation.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an installation groove is provided inside the retaining ring, and multiple sets of rubber pads are fixed to the inner wall of the installation groove.

[0012] Preferably, the rubber pad 11 is provided so that the optical fiber can be fixed when the two sets of retaining rings 6 are closed.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the outer wall of the protrusion is provided with a groove, and the inner wall of the groove is in contact with the card block.

[0014] Preferably, the groove 91 prevents the locking block 10 from sliding on the outer wall of the protrusion 9, thus avoiding misalignment.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the card block is made of metal.

[0016] Preferably, the metal locking block 10 can better engage with the outside of the protrusion 9, has a better elastic coefficient, and is not easily deformed.

[0017] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0018] 1. This utility model solves the problem of existing fiber optic connector tail sleeves easily falling off when fitted outside the tail sleeve by setting an inner groove, an outer groove, reinforcing ribs, and an annular groove. The inner groove allows the tail sleeve to be easily fitted inside the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body, and then heating the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the tail sleeve makes the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the tail sleeve tighter. Heating the outer groove makes the connection between the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and the optical fiber tighter. The annular groove allows the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body to deform when subjected to external force, but the reinforcing ribs prevent the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body from deforming too much, thereby enhancing the strength of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body and making the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body less prone to deformation and damage.

[0019] 2. This utility model features a fiber optic connector tail sleeve body made of plastic, which is equipped with a retaining ring, a protrusion, a groove, and a locking block, making it less prone to damage during use. When in use, the light can be placed directly inside the mounting slot, and then the two sets of retaining rings engage, and the internal rubber pads compress the optical fiber, thereby fixing the optical fiber. The tail sleeve is located inside the rubber ring, and the metal locking block provides a better fixing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the retaining ring of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the card block of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1. Fiber optic connector tail sleeve body; 2. Annular groove; 3. Outer groove; 4. Reinforcing rib; 5. Inner groove; 6. Protective ring; 7. Mounting groove; 8. Rubber ring; 9. Protrusion; 91. Groove; 10. Locking block; 11. Rubber pad; 12. Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 is made of rubber. One end of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 has an outer groove 3 and the other end has an inner groove 5. The fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 has an installation groove 7 inside. The outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 has multiple sets of annular grooves 2, which are distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1.

[0031] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 is fixed with multiple sets of reinforcing ribs 4. The multiple sets of reinforcing ribs 4 are distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1. The reinforcing ribs can prevent the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body from being damaged due to excessive deformation during use.

[0032] Example 2:

[0033] Please see Figures 3-5 The fiber optic connector tail sleeve body 1 consists of two sets of retaining rings 6. Multiple sets of protrusions 9 are fixed to the outer wall of the retaining ring 6, and a locking block 10 is provided on the outer wall of the protrusion 9. A rubber ring 8 is fixed to the end of the retaining ring 6, and an inner groove 5 is provided inside the rubber ring 8. A sealing gasket 12 is fixed to the other end of the retaining ring 6. When assembling, the tail sleeve is placed inside the inner groove 5, and then the other set of retaining rings 6 is aligned with this set of retaining rings 6. Then the locking block 10 is engaged on the outside of the two sets of protrusions 9 to achieve the purpose of fixing.

[0034] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The guard ring 6 has an installation groove 7 inside, and multiple sets of rubber pads 11 are fixed on the inner wall of the installation groove 7. The rubber pads 11 can fix the optical fiber when the two sets of guard rings 6 are closed.

[0035] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer wall of the protrusion 9 has a groove 91, and the inner wall of the groove 91 fits against the locking block 10. The groove 91 prevents the locking block 10 from sliding on the outer wall of the protrusion 9, thus avoiding misalignment.

[0036] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The material of the locking block 10 is metal. The metal material of the locking block 10 can better fit into the outside of the protrusion 9, has a better elasticity coefficient, and is not easily deformed.

[0037] In practical operation, the present invention is used as follows: When in use, the end of the optical fiber is inserted into the inside of the mounting groove 7, and then the end of the optical fiber is inserted into the inside of the rear sleeve. The rear sleeve is then inserted into the inner wall of the inner groove 5. The end of the optical fiber connector tail sleeve body 1 is heated by heating, which deforms the end of the optical fiber connector tail sleeve body, making the inner wall of the inner groove 5 fit more tightly with the outer wall of the rear sleeve. Then the other end of the optical fiber connector tail sleeve body 1 is also heated, so that the other end of the optical fiber connector tail sleeve body 1 fits with the optical fiber.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. In a reinforced fiber optic connector boot comprising a fiber optic connector boot body (1) of rubber material, the improvement wherein: One end of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) is provided with an outer groove (3), and the other end of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) is provided with an inner groove (5). The interior of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) is provided with an installation groove (7). The outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) is provided with multiple sets of annular grooves (2), and the multiple sets of annular grooves (2) are distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1).

2. A reinforced fiber optic connector boot according to claim 1, characterized by: The outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) is fixed with multiple sets of reinforcing ribs (4), and the multiple sets of reinforcing ribs (4) are distributed on the outer wall of the fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1).

3. The reinforced fiber optic connector boot of claim 1, wherein: The fiber optic connector tail sleeve body (1) consists of two sets of retaining rings (6). The outer wall of the retaining ring (6) is fixed with multiple sets of protrusions (9), and the outer wall of the protrusions (9) is provided with a locking block (10). The end of the retaining ring (6) is fixed with a rubber ring (8), and the inside of the rubber ring (8) is provided with an inner groove (5). The other end of the retaining ring (6) is fixed with a sealing gasket (12).

4. The reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guard ring (6) has an installation groove (7) inside, and multiple sets of rubber pads (11) are fixed to the inner wall of the installation groove (7).

5. The reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the protrusion (9) is provided with a groove (91), and the inner wall of the groove (91) is in contact with the card block (10).

6. The reinforced fiber optic connector tail sleeve according to claim 3, characterized in that: The card block (10) is made of metal.