Wiring device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wiring device relates to optical fiber communication technical field, wherein, the wiring device includes box, connector panel and optical fiber module box, and the connector panel is located at one end of the box, and the optical fiber module box is contained in the connector panel. The above -mentioned setting mode not only has promoted the overall aesthetic degree and space utilization of wiring device, but also help to realize quick optical fiber connection and disconnect, and the flexible configuration and adjustment of network are convenient, and the use flexibility and adaptability of wiring device are promoted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber communication technology, and in particular to a wiring device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of fiber optic communication, with the rapid development of communication technology, the scale and complexity of fiber optic networks are constantly increasing. Traditional fiber optic cabling equipment has gradually revealed some problems in practical applications, especially in terms of cable management.

[0003] In practical use, the fiber optic cables in traditional fiber optic distribution equipment expose the fiber optic module boxes directly inside the enclosure, making them susceptible to external environmental factors such as dust and moisture, which can lead to a decline in the performance of the fiber optic module boxes and increase the risk of damage to the fiber optic module boxes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a wiring device that aims to solve the technical problem of performance degradation caused by fiber optic module boxes being exposed to the enclosure in related technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a wiring device, which includes:

[0006] Box;

[0007] A connector panel is disposed at one end of the housing;

[0008] Fiber optic module box, which is housed within the connector panel.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fiber optic module box is provided with a plurality of fiber optic connectors, and the connector panel is provided with a plurality of spaced partitions, the plurality of partitions dividing the connector panel into a plurality of receiving portions, each of the receiving portions accommodating a plurality of fiber optic connectors.

[0010] In one embodiment, each of the fiber optic connectors has an abutment portion on each of its opposite sides of the housing, and each abutment portion is connected to the adjacent partition plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connector panel is further provided with two connecting plates spaced apart, each connecting plate being located at opposite ends of the connector panel and forming a receiving portion with the two partition plates for limiting the optical fiber module box.

[0012] In one embodiment, each of the fiber optic connectors has an abutment portion on each of its opposite sides of the housing, and an elastic pressure plate is provided at the end of the housing of the fiber optic connector away from the abutment portion, the elastic pressure plate abutting against one of the connecting plates.

[0013] In one embodiment, the wiring device includes a plurality of the fiber optic module boxes, each fiber optic module box being housed within a connector panel, each fiber optic module box including at least four sets of fiber optic modules, and each set of fiber optic modules including at least two fiber optic connectors.

[0014] In one embodiment, the wiring device further includes a front panel located between the housing and the connector panel, and the front panel is detachably connected to both the housing and the connector panel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the front panel is further provided with a plurality of clearance notches, and the connector panel is located within the clearance notches and connected to the periphery of the clearance notches.

[0016] In one embodiment, the front panel includes a main body segment and a plurality of protruding segments, the plurality of protruding segments being spaced apart and protruding from the main body segment, the protruding segments and the main body segment enclosing each other to form the clearance notch.

[0017] In one embodiment, the housing further includes an upper shell and a bottom shell, the upper shell being slidably connected to the bottom shell.

[0018] The wiring harness provided by this utility model adopts a combined structure of a cabinet, connector panel, and fiber optic module box. The cabinet provides a centralized storage space for the entire wiring harness, allowing various cables and connecting components to be placed in an orderly manner, avoiding messy cable accumulation and facilitating management and maintenance. The connector panel is located at one end of the cabinet. This design makes the insertion and removal of the fiber optic module box more convenient, eliminating the need for users to enter the cabinet and improving operational efficiency. The fiber optic module box is housed within the connector panel, which not only provides good protection for the fiber optic module box from external damage but also makes the layout of the fiber optic module boxes on the connector panel neater, further improving the overall aesthetics and space utilization of the wiring harness. In addition, this structural design facilitates rapid fiber optic connection and disconnection, enabling flexible network configuration and adjustment, and improving the flexibility and adaptability of the wiring harness. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the wiring device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 Exploded view of the wiring device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fiber optic module box provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the wiring device provided by this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 100. Wiring equipment; 1. Cabinet; 11. Upper shell; 12. Bottom shell; 2. Connector panel; 2a. Receiving part; 21. Partition plate; 22. Connecting plate; 3. Fiber optic module box; 31. Fiber optic connector; 32. Abutment part; 33. Elastic pressure plate; 4. Front panel; 4a. Recessed notch; 41. Main body section; 42. Protruding section.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] This utility model proposes a wiring device 100.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring device 100 includes a housing 1, a connector panel 2, and an optical fiber module box 3. The connector panel 2 is located at one end of the housing 1, and the optical fiber module box 3 is housed within the connector panel 2.

[0034] In this embodiment, the wiring device 100 is applied to application scenarios such as data centers and communication base stations, and is not limited here. The enclosure 1, as the main structure of the entire wiring device 100, provides an installation position and fixed support for the connector panel 2, ensuring the stability of the connector panel 2 and allowing it to be firmly installed at one end of the enclosure 1, providing a stable platform for the installation and operation of the fiber optic connector 31. The connector panel 2 is specifically used to accommodate the fiber optic connector 31. The fiber optic module box 3 contains multiple fiber optic connectors 31 for efficient and stable transmission of optical signals between optical fibers. The connector panel 2 is located at the end (front end) of the enclosure 1 that accommodates the fiber optic connector 31. It should be noted that the connector panel 2 can be a single panel, with multiple fiber optic connectors 31 arranged in multiple rows within the connector panel 2; the connector panel 2 can also be composed of multiple small panels, with multiple fiber optic connectors 31 distributed within the small panels. It is understood that the enclosure 1 is a 1U chassis. In one embodiment, combined with... Figure 1 Within a 1U height space, four connector panels 2 are distributed, each connector panel 2 is equipped with four fiber optic module boxes 3, and each fiber optic module box 3 is equipped with 12 fiber optic connectors 31, for a total of 48 fiber optic ports. That is, each fiber optic module box 3 can accommodate 12 fiber optic connectors 31 arranged in 3 rows and 4 columns. Here, the fiber optic connectors 31 are MMC connectors. In another embodiment, combined with Figure 6 Within a 1U height space, four connector panels 2 are distributed, each equipped with four fiber optic module boxes 3, and each fiber optic module box 3 is equipped with eight fiber optic connectors 31, for a total of 32 fiber optic ports. That is, each fiber optic module box 3 can accommodate eight fiber optic connectors 31 arranged in two rows and four columns. Here, the fiber optic connectors 31 are MMC connectors. It should be noted that the connection between the connector panels 2 and the housing 1 includes, but is not limited to, bolt connections, snap-fit ​​connections, etc., and is not limited here. In one embodiment, the connector panels 2 are fixed to the front panel 4 of the housing 1 by plastic rivets.

[0035] The wiring device 100 provided by this utility model adopts a combined structure of a housing 1, a connector panel 2, and a fiber optic module box 3. The housing 1 provides a centralized storage space for the entire wiring device 100, allowing various cables and connecting components to be placed in an orderly manner, avoiding messy cable accumulation and facilitating management and maintenance. The connector panel 2 is located at one end of the housing 1. This design makes the insertion and removal of the fiber optic module box 3 more convenient, eliminating the need for users to enter the housing 1 and improving operational efficiency. The fiber optic module box 3 is housed within the connector panel 2, which provides good protection for the fiber optic module box 3, preventing external damage, and also makes the layout of the fiber optic module boxes 3 on the connector panel 2 more organized, further improving the overall aesthetics and space utilization of the wiring device 100. In addition, this structural design facilitates rapid fiber optic connection and disconnection, enabling flexible network configuration and adjustment, and improving the flexibility and adaptability of the wiring device 100.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fiber optic module box 3 is provided with a plurality of fiber optic connectors 31, and the connector panel 2 is provided with a plurality of partition plates 21 spaced apart. The plurality of partition plates 21 divide the connector panel 2 into a plurality of receiving portions 2a, and each receiving portion 2a accommodates a plurality of fiber optic connectors 31.

[0037] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 The partition plate 21 is used to divide the connector panel 2 into multiple independent receiving portions 2a to prevent physical contact and mutual interference between the fiber optic module boxes 3. The fiber optic connector 31 is a crucial component for realizing optical signal transmission. It is understood that the partition plate 21 can be connected to the connector panel 2 body by welding, snap-fitting, bolting, etc., and this is not limited here. Figure 3The connector panel 2 has three spaced-apart partitions 21, which divide the panel into four accommodating sections 2a. Within the 1U chassis height, each section 2a can accommodate either three fiber optic connectors 31 or two fiber optic connectors 31; this is not limited and can be configured according to specific needs. Figure 5 It is understood that multiple fiber optic connectors 31 are arrayed, as described in the previous embodiment. This arrangement improves management efficiency and makes the layout of the fiber optic connectors 31 clearer and more orderly.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, each fiber optic connector 31 has an abutment portion 32 on each of its opposite sides of the housing, and each abutment portion 32 is connected to an adjacent partition plate 21.

[0039] In this embodiment, to enhance stability, the abutment portion 32 is used to fix the housing of the fiber optic connector 31 in the receiving portion 2a, preventing the fiber optic connector 31 from loosening or shifting during operation or vibration. In one embodiment, the abutment portion 32 is a snap-fit ​​structure, and the partition plate 21 has a slot that mates with the snap-fit ​​structure, enabling quick fixing and disassembly of the fiber optic connector 31. In another embodiment, the abutment portion 32 can also be connected to the partition plate 21 by fasteners such as screws or bolts. Figure 5 It is understood that each fiber optic connector 31 has a slot on its housing. In this embodiment, the abutment part 32 is a snap-fit ​​made of elastic material. The snap-fit ​​is located within the slot and abuts against the partition plate 21 through elastic clamping. This not only absorbs vibration and impact but also provides a stable fixing effect. The above-mentioned arrangement can enhance the overall structural strength of the connector panel 2, making the connector panel 2 more stable when supporting multiple fiber optic connectors 31 and reducing structural deformation caused by external forces.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connector panel 2 is further provided with two connecting plates 22 spaced apart. Each connecting plate 22 is located at opposite ends of the connector panel 2 and together with the two partition plates 21 forms a receiving portion 2a for limiting the optical fiber module box 3.

[0041] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 3It is understood that the connecting plate 22 is used to limit the position of the fiber optic module box 3 in the receiving part 2a, and together with the partition plate 21, it restricts the displacement of the fiber optic module box 3. It is also understood that the connector panel 2 has a plate-like structure, and the connecting plate 22 protrudes from the connector panel 2 (protruding towards the housing 1), forming a space for the fiber optic module box 3 to be positioned. It is also understood that the connecting plate 22 can be connected to the connector panel 2 by means of integral molding, welding, etc., which is not limited here. The end of the connecting plate 22 away from the protruding part is connected to the partition plate 21 by welding, snap-fitting, etc.

[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, each fiber optic connector 31 has an abutment portion 32 on opposite sides of its housing, and an elastic pressure plate 33 is provided at the end of the fiber optic connector 31 away from the abutment portion 32, and the elastic pressure plate 33 abuts against one of the connecting plates 22.

[0043] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 To further secure the fiber optic connector 31, an elastic clamping plate 33 is provided outside the housing of the fiber optic connector 31. The elastic clamping plate 33 is used to absorb vibration and impact, and further prevent the fiber optic connector 31 from shaking in the vertical direction. It can be understood that the raised end of the elastic clamping plate 33 abuts against the connecting plate 22, and the fixation is achieved by the elastic deformation of the elastic clamping plate 33; the elastic clamping plate 33 can also abut against the connecting plate 22 through a gasket to increase the cushioning effect.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring device 100 includes a plurality of fiber optic module boxes 3, each fiber optic module box 3 is housed in a connector panel 2, each fiber optic module box 3 includes at least 4 sets of fiber optic modules, and each set of fiber optic modules includes at least two fiber optic connectors 31.

[0045] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the connection method between the switch and the distribution equipment refers to starting from the QSFP-DD or OSFP optical module interface of the switch, connecting to the MMC connector installed on the distribution equipment via the pre-connected MMC patch cord, and then reaching the distribution equipment at the other end via the MMC trunk optical cable. High-speed switches are typically 32-port, and a 32-port switch connects 32 MMC patch cords. Four MMC patch cords connect to one MMC connector, so a 32-port switch requires 8 MMC connectors. Therefore, the total number of MMC connectors installed on the distribution equipment must be an integer multiple of 8. However, the distribution equipment in related devices can generally be equipped with 66 MMC connectors, leading to situations where MMC connectors are idle. It is understood that, in order to improve the utilization rate of fiber optic connectors, this utility model, within a 1U height space, includes four fiber optic module boxes 3 and four connector panels 2. Each fiber optic module box 3 is housed within a connector panel 2. That is, this utility model can provide distribution equipment 100 with 48 fiber optic ports and 32 fiber optic ports. Combined with... Figure 1 It can be understood that each fiber optic module box 3 contains 4 sets of fiber optic modules, and each set of fiber optic modules includes 3 fiber optic connectors 31. That is, each fiber optic module box 3 can accommodate 12 fiber optic connectors 31 arranged in 3 rows and 4 columns. Here, the fiber optic connectors 31 are MMC connectors. That is, within a 1U height space, the cabling device 100 has 48 fiber optic ports. Combined with... Figure 6 It is understood that each fiber optic module box 3 contains 4 sets of fiber optic modules, and each set of fiber optic modules includes 2 fiber optic connectors 31. That is, each fiber optic module box 3 can accommodate 8 fiber optic connectors 31 arranged in 2 rows and 4 columns. Here, the fiber optic connectors 31 are MMC connectors. That is, within a 1U height space, the wiring device 100 has 32 fiber optic ports.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring device 100 further includes a front panel 4, which is located between the housing 1 and the connector panel 2, and is detachably connected to the housing 1 and the connector panel 2 respectively.

[0047] In this embodiment, the front panel 4 protects the connector panel 2 to prevent dust and foreign objects from entering the housing 1. Furthermore, for ease of maintenance and replacement, the front panel 4 is detachably connected to both the connector panel 2 and the housing 1. The connection method between the front panel 4 and the connector panel 2 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit ​​connections and screw connections, etc., and is not specified here. It is understood that, combined with... Figure 2The connector panel 2 has a first through hole, and the front panel 4 has a second through hole. Fasteners such as screws, nuts, and rivets pass through the first and second through holes in sequence and are then fixed to the front panel 4. The screws can be in the form of plastic rivets. The front panel 4 also has a third through hole next to the second through hole, through which fasteners such as screws and bolts pass to fix it to the housing 1.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the front panel 4 is further provided with a plurality of clearance notches 4a, the connector panel 2 is located in the clearance notches 4a and is connected to the periphery of the clearance notches 4a.

[0049] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 4 The notch 4a provides a precise mounting position for the connector panel 2, ensuring that the connector panel 2 can be accurately fixed to the front panel 4. It is understood that the notch 4a is rectangular in shape, and the shape of the connector panel 2 is adapted to the rectangular notch 4a. It should be noted that a fourth through hole is provided around the periphery of the notch 4a, through which fasteners such as screws and rivets are passed to connect the connector panel 2 to the periphery of the notch 4a.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the front panel 4 includes a main body segment 41 and a plurality of protruding segments 42. The plurality of protruding segments 42 are spaced apart and protrude from the main body segment 41. The protruding segments 42 and the main body segment 41 enclose each other to form a clearance notch 4a.

[0051] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 4 The main body segment 41 provides overall support and protection, while the protruding segments 42 provide positioning and fixation. The protruding segments 42 are spaced apart and protrude from the main body segment 41, together forming a clearance notch 4a. The protruding segments 42 have fixing holes for connecting the connector panel 2; these fixing holes are the same as the fourth through hole in the above embodiment. It is understood that each protruding segment 42 has two fixing holes, and each connector panel 2 is connected to one fixing hole of each of the two protruding segments 42 using fasteners such as screws and bolts.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 further includes an upper shell 11 and a bottom shell 12, with the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 slidably connected.

[0053] In this embodiment, for ease of assembly and disassembly, the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 are detachably connected. It is understood that the bottom shell 12 has a front panel 4 at the end near the connector panel 2, and the front panel 4 is connected and fixed to the bottom shell 12 by fasteners. It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the bottom shell 12 has a groove at the end near the upper shell 11; the groove is a recessed elongated structure. The upper shell 11 has a slide rail, which is a raised elongated structure. The slide rail of the upper shell 11 is aligned with the groove of the bottom shell 12, and then the upper shell 11 is slid along the groove direction until it is completely fitted against the bottom shell 12. In another embodiment, guide rails and guide grooves are respectively provided on the connecting surfaces of the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12, and the shapes and sizes of the guide rails and guide grooves are matched. The guide rails and guide grooves are used to guide the relative movement of the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 and ensure their stability during sliding. Align the guide rail of the upper shell 11 with the guide groove of the lower shell 12, and then slide the upper shell 11 along the direction of the guide groove so that it fits completely against the lower shell 12.

[0054] Furthermore, the upper shell 11 has a first screw hole at the end furthest from the connector panel 2, and the bottom shell 12 has a second screw hole corresponding to the first screw hole. The wiring device 100 also includes fasteners, which pass through the first screw hole and the second screw hole in sequence for fixation. In this embodiment, to enhance connection stability, by providing the first screw hole and the second screw hole on the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 respectively, and using fasteners (such as screws) to pass through these holes for fixation, the connection between the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 can be ensured to be more robust and reliable. The positional correspondence between the first screw hole and the second screw hole provides precise positioning for the assembly of the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12. During assembly, the fasteners passing through the corresponding screw holes can ensure precise spatial alignment of the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12, avoiding assembly problems caused by positional deviations. It is understood that the type of fastener includes, but is not limited to, screws, bolts, etc., and is not limited here.

[0055] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A wiring device, characterized in that, The wiring equipment includes: Box; A connector panel is disposed at one end of the housing; Fiber optic module box, which is housed within the connector panel.

2. The wiring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fiber optic module box is provided with multiple fiber optic connectors, and the connector panel is provided with multiple partitions spaced apart. The multiple partitions divide the connector panel into multiple receiving parts, and each receiving part accommodates multiple fiber optic connectors.

3. The wiring device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the fiber optic connectors has an abutment portion on each of its opposite sides of the housing, and each abutment portion is connected to the adjacent partition plate.

4. The wiring device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector panel is also provided with two connecting plates spaced apart. Each connecting plate is located at opposite ends of the connector panel and together with the two partition plates, forms the receiving portion for limiting the optical fiber module box.

5. The wiring device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the fiber optic connectors has an abutment portion on each of its opposite sides of the housing, and an elastic pressure plate is provided at the end of the housing away from the abutment portion, the elastic pressure plate abutting against one of the connecting plates.

6. The wiring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The wiring device includes a plurality of optical fiber module boxes, each optical fiber module box being housed within a connector panel, each optical fiber module box including at least four sets of optical fiber modules, and each set of optical fiber modules including at least two optical fiber connectors.

7. The wiring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The wiring device also includes a front panel, which is located between the housing and the connector panel, and is detachably connected to both the housing and the connector panel.

8. The wiring device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The front panel also has multiple clearance notches, and the connector panel is located within the clearance notches and connected to the periphery of the clearance notches.

9. The wiring device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The front panel includes a main body segment and multiple protruding segments. The multiple protruding segments are spaced apart and protrude from the main body segment. The protruding segments and the main body segment enclose each other to form the clearance notch.

10. The wiring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The housing also includes an upper shell and a bottom shell, with the upper shell and the bottom shell slidably connected.

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