Fiber Optic Connectors

Abstract

To provide a robust optical fiber connector that can prevent damage by using a first metal shell and a second metal shell made of a metal material. [Solution] A second metal shell 2 covers the first metal shell 1, one end of the second metal shell includes a plurality of second docking portions 21 corresponding to each of the first docking portions 11, and the other end of the second metal shell includes a second tail cover assembly 22 assembled to correspond to the first tail cover assembly 12, and each coupling component 3 includes a coupling body 31 and a metal stop portion 35 extending outward from the surface of the coupling body, and a side end of each coupling body includes a positioning portion 311, and each positioning portion is attached to each of the first docking portions and each of the second docking portions, respectively.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to connectors, and more particularly to fiber optic connectors. [Background technology]

[0002] Optical fiber is a tool for transmitting light, and in order to be able to connect optical fiber to various electronic devices, it is necessary to connect the optical fiber and the electronic devices using optical fiber connectors between the two devices in order to use the information that the electronic devices transmit.

[0003] The optical fiber connector used in a typical dual-core single-tube tail cover (Uniboot) has a shell and an elastic arm on the shell, and the shell (housing) and the elastic arm are integrally formed from plastic. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, because they are made of plastic, the strength of the shell and the elastic arms tends to be weak, and the elastic arms in particular tend to be easily damaged if they are bent for a certain period of time.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE In consideration of these circumstances, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber connector having metal upper and lower shells and a metal stopper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0007] 1. A fiber optic connector comprising a first metal shell, a second metal shell, and a coupling component, the first metal shell has a storage chamber, one end of the first metal shell includes a plurality of first docking portions communicating with the storage chamber, and the other end of the first metal shell has a first tail cover assembly; the second metal shell covers the first metal shell, and one end of the second metal shell includes a plurality of second docking portions corresponding to each of the first docking portions; the other end of the second metal shell includes a second tail cover assembly assembled to correspond to the first tail cover assembly; The coupling components include a coupling body and a metal stop portion extending outwardly from a surface of the coupling body, A side end of each of the coupling bodies includes a positioning portion, and each of the positioning portions is attached to each of the first docking portions and each of the second docking portions, respectively. 1. A fiber optic connector comprising:

[0008] Also, each of the coupling components includes a core tube component and a lid, and the coupling body includes a through hole; the core tube component is positioned in the through hole, and the lid includes two resilient arms and a hook portion positioned on each of the resilient arms; The coupling body includes a plurality of buckle holes located on an inner wall surface of the through hole, each of the elastic arms is disposed inside the through hole, and each of the hook portions is engaged with the buckle hole, The core tube component includes a pin that is inserted into the through hole and an elastic part that is inserted into the pin, and the lid is provided at the open portion of the through hole and presses down the elastic part. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 .

[0009] The first docking portion includes a first groove and first positioning grooves located on both sides of the first groove, The positioning portion includes an extension block and positioning protruding blocks located on both sides of the extension block, Each of the positioning protruding blocks engages with each of the first positioning grooves, The first groove is a rectangular structure or an arc-shaped structure, and the extension block is a square structure, which corresponds to the rectangular structure of the first groove; or the extension block is a circular structure, which corresponds to the arc-shaped structure of the first groove. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 .

[0010] The second docking portion has a second groove, and the second groove corresponds to the first groove so as to be attached to the positioning portion of the coupling component; The second groove is a rectangular structure, and the rectangular structure corresponds to the first groove; or the second groove is an arc-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped structure corresponds to the first groove. 4. The optical fiber connector according to claim 3.

[0011] Also, both sides of the first metal shell are provided with positioning posts; the first metal shell includes a first lock portion located in the receiving chamber; Both sides of the second metal shell are provided with positioning holes, the second metal shell is provided with a second locking portion, each of the positioning posts is connected to each of the positioning holes, and the first locking portion is connected to the second locking portion; The first metal shell includes a plurality of divided portions located within the accommodation chamber, and each of the divided portions is located on either side of the first lock portion. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 .

[0012] Also, a press piece is further provided, The press piece includes a partition and a press part, The first metal shell has a card insertion groove formed in a side wall on both sides thereof, Both ends of the partition are inserted into the card insertion grooves, the partition has a plurality of slots corresponding to the first docking portions, the tops of the slots being adjacent to the tops of the side walls of the first metal shell on both sides; The partition has shoulder portions on both sides exposed to the card insertion grooves, The second metal shell has an assembly slot, and the pressing portion is exposed from the assembly slot and presses against the metal stop portion. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 .

[0013] In addition, both sides of the first metal shell are provided with docking protrusions, Both sides of the second metal shell are provided with docking recesses; Each of the docking protrusions is connected to each of the docking recesses, The second metal shell has a lower surface provided with a plurality of positioning grooves, and the shoulders of the press piece engage with the positioning grooves. 7. The optical fiber connector according to claim 6.

[0014] Also, the lower surface of the second metal shell includes a plurality of stop blocks; Each of the stop blocks is located between each of the second docking portions and each of the positioning grooves. 8. The optical fiber connector according to claim 7.

[0015] Also, the first tail cover assembly includes a first semicircular casing structure; the second tail cover assembly includes a second semicircular casing structure; the first semicircular casing structure is connected to the second semicircular casing structure; the fiber optic connector includes a compression ring and a tail cover; The compression ring is inserted into the first semicircular casing structure and the second semicircular casing structure, and the tail cover is inserted into the compression ring. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 .

[0016] In addition, a horizontal surface is formed on the upper surface of each of the coupling bodies, a second horizontal surface is formed on an upper surface of the second metal shell; the second horizontal surface is higher than the first horizontal surface and adjacent to a side edge of the metal stop portion; A side edge of the metal stop portion is adapted to abut the second horizontal surface. 2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1 . Effect of the Invention

[0017] As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first metal shell and the second metal shell made of metal material can provide a strong structure to prevent damage, thereby prolonging the service life of the optical fiber connector.

[0018] Secondly, according to the present embodiment, the cover is fixed to the through hole of the coupling body and presses the elastic member, so that the elastic member is tightly restricted in the through hole. Furthermore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, there are various combination methods between the coupling body and the first and second metal shells, and between the first and second metal shells, so that it is easy to use together. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an optical fiber connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state in which a first metal shell and a second metal shell are locked and coupled together; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of an embodiment of a fiber optic connector, with the internal components of the coupling component not disassembled; [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rear of the fiber optic connector according to the present embodiments, showing the coupling components in an unexploded state. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a coupling component according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a coupling component according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the positioning portion of the coupling body has a square structure; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a coupling component according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the appearance of the first metal shell and the coupling component when assembled according to this embodiment, in which the square-structured locating portion of the coupling body is engaged with the first groove of the first docking portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a press piece assembled to a first metal shell based on the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a second metal shell based on an embodiment of the present invention, in which the second metal shell is provided with a second locking portion and the second docking portion is formed in a rectangular shape. [Figure 10] This is an oblique view showing the appearance of a second metal shell based on this embodiment, in which the second metal shell has a second locking portion and the second docking portion is formed in an arc shape. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front appearance of the optical fiber connector of this embodiment, in which the second metal shell is provided with a second locking portion and does not have a press piece. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance from the rear side of the optical fiber connector based on this embodiment, in which the first metal shell has a first locking portion and is fixed by a screw. [Figure 13] 1 is an exploded perspective front view of an optical fiber connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a first metal shell including a first locking portion and mated with a plurality of divisions in a receiving chamber. FIG. [Figure 14]1 is an exploded perspective view of the rear surface of the optical fiber connector according to the present embodiment, showing the first metal shell including the first locking portion and fitted to multiple divided portions within the housing chamber. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an optical fiber connector based on this embodiment, illustrating a state in which a first metal shell and a second metal shell are combined and joined together. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a coupling component according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the positioning portion of the coupling body has a circular structure. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first metal shell and the coupling component when assembled according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the state in which the circular locating portion of the coupling body is engaged with the first groove of the first docking portion. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is an oblique view showing the appearance of a second metal shell based on this embodiment, in which the second metal shell has a second groove and is adapted to match the first groove having an arc-shaped structure, and a stop block is provided on the lower surface of the second metal shell. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a second metal shell according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the second metal shell has an assembly slot, and the second docking portion is matched to a rectangular structure, and a stop block is provided on the lower surface of the second metal shell. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a second metal shell according to this embodiment, in which the second metal shell has an assembly slot and the second docking portion is shown aligned with a rectangular structure, and the underside of the second metal shell does not include a stop block. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a press piece attached to a first metal shell based on the present embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a first metal shell and a second metal shell when attached based on the present embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first metal shell and the second metal shell when assembled based on the present embodiment, showing the state in which the stop block has passed the shoulder portion of the press piece. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 is an oblique view showing the appearance of a first metal shell and a second metal shell assembled based on this embodiment, showing the state in which the docking protrusion of the first metal shell is aligned with the docking recess of the second metal shell. [Diagram 25] FIG. 2 is an oblique view showing the appearance of the first metal shell and the second metal shell after assembly based on this embodiment, showing the state in which the docking protrusion of the first metal shell is connected to the docking recess of the second metal shell. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is a side view of the optical fiber connector of the present invention, showing that the top surface of the second metal shell is higher than the top surface of the coupling body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] The detailed features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments, which are sufficient for those skilled in the art to understand the technical contents of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and based on the contents described in the specification of this application, the utility model registration claims, and the drawings, anyone skilled in the relevant technical field can easily understand the objectives and advantages associated with the present invention.

[0021] The following description will be given with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an optical fiber connector 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a first metal shell 1 and a second metal shell 2 are locked and coupled together.

[0022] In an embodiment, the fiber optic connector 100 is suitable for equipment that may be used in high and low temperature environments associated with the telecommunications, indoor wiring, industrial, military, aviation, aerospace, and medical industries, and may also be used in data center, 5G, and cloud computing equipment, where the fiber optic connector 100 is a high-density optical fiber connection device that provides high-speed signal transmission.

[0023] The fiber optic connector 100 is a connector used in dual core single tube tail cover (Uniboot), a product used in optical fiber communications, and has dual optical fiber sockets so that it can simultaneously accommodate multiple optical fiber cable cores (for transmitting and receiving purposes).

[0024] The following description will be given with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the front of the optical fiber connector 100 according to this embodiment, showing the internal parts of the coupling component 3 in an undisassembled state. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the rear of the optical fiber connector 100 according to this embodiment, showing the coupling component 3 in an undisassembled state.

[0025] The optical fiber connector 100 includes a first metal shell 1, a second metal shell 2, and a plurality of coupling components 3. The first metal shell 1 has an accommodating chamber 10, and one end of the first metal shell 1 includes a plurality of first docking portions 11 located on the coupling component 3 side in FIG. 2 in the longitudinal direction of the accommodating chamber 10, and a first tail cover assembly portion 12 is provided at the other end of the first metal shell 1 in the longitudinal direction.

[0026] The second metal shell 2 covers the first metal shell 1. One end of the second metal shell 2 on the coupling component 3 side includes a plurality of second docking portions 21 corresponding to each of the first docking portions 11, and the other end of the second metal shell 2 in the longitudinal direction includes a second tail cover assembly portion 22 coupled to correspond to the first tail cover assembly portion 12.

[0027] Each coupling component 3 comprises a coupling body 31 and a metal stop portion 35 extending outwardly from a surface of the coupling body 31 .

[0028] The outward direction here means that the end portion extends in a height direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction described above, from the end portion opposite the first metal shell 1 in FIG. 2, gradually increasing in height as it approaches the first metal shell 1 in the longitudinal direction, and generally extends at an upward angle of about 30 degrees.

[0029] A positioning portion 311 is provided at the side end of each coupling body 31 facing the first metal shell in FIG. 2, and each positioning portion 311 is connected to each first docking portion 11 and each second docking portion 21, respectively.

[0030] After each coupling component 3 is attached to the first metal shell 1, the second metal shell 2 is attached to the first metal shell 1 so as to cover the positioning portion 311 of each coupling component 3. For details, please refer to Figures 8, 9, and 11.

[0031] The first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 are made of metal materials, which provides a robust structure that prevents breakage, and also has high and low temperature resistance, making it suitable for use in low temperature as well as high temperature environments, thereby extending the service life of the optical fiber connector 100.

[0032] 2 and 3, in this embodiment, the first tail cover assembly 12 of the first metal shell 1 includes a first semicircular casing structure 121. The second tail cover assembly 22 of the second metal shell 2 includes a second semicircular casing structure 221.

[0033] When the first metal shell 1 is assembled with the second metal shell 2, the first semicircular casing structure 121 and the second semicircular casing structure 221 are connected, and the first semicircular casing structure 121 and the second semicircular casing structure 221 are combined to form a long tube. For details, please refer to Fig. 25. In addition, a plurality of projections and recesses are formed on the outer surface of the long tube.

[0034] The fiber optic connector 100 further includes a compression ring 5 and a tail cover 6. The compression ring 5 is inserted into the first semicircular casing structure 121 and the second semicircular casing structure 221.

[0035] The compression ring 5 is crimped so that the compression ring 5 comes into contact with each of the projections and recesses and is fixed in place, and the frictional force is increased by the area of ​​the multiple projections and recesses. The tail cover 6 is connected to the compression ring 5 and is the outer sheath of the optical fiber.

[0036] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, two coupling components 3 are used. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, three or more coupling components 3 may be used.

[0037] Taking two coupling components 3 as an example, the coupling components 3 are arranged side by side. The coupling body 31 of each coupling component 3 has a rectangular parallelepiped structure. A space area (not indicated) exists between each coupling component 3 such that a gap remains between each coupling component 3.

[0038] Next, explanation will be made with reference to Fig. 4 to Fig. 6. Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the coupling component 3 according to this embodiment, and Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the coupling component 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the positioning portion of the coupling body 31 has a square structure. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling component 3 according to this embodiment.

[0039] In this embodiment, each coupling component 3 includes a core tube component 32 and a lid 33 , and the coupling body 31 has a through hole 310 .

[0040] The core tube component 32 includes a pin 321 mounted in the through hole 310 and a resilient part 322 sleeved (inserted) over the pin 321 .

[0041] The pin 321 of the core tube component 32 includes a ceramic core tube that covers the optical fiber (core wire) and makes it flush with the core hole of the core tube.

[0042] 4 to 6, in this embodiment, the lid 33 is made of a plastic material or a metal material. The lid 33 also includes two elastic arms 331 and a hook portion 332 disposed on each elastic arm 331. The coupling body 31 includes a plurality of buckle holes 312 located on the inner wall of the through hole 310.

[0043] When the elastic member 322 is placed in the through hole 310 and one end of the elastic member 322 is pressed against the pin 321, the lid 33 is inserted into the opening of the through hole 310. The lid 33 is placed at the opening of the through hole 310 and presses the other end of the elastic member 322.

[0044] When each elastic arm 331 is inserted into the through hole 310, the side end of each elastic arm 331 is pressed against the inner wall of the through hole 310 and swings relatively. Next, the lid 33 is pressed against the through hole 310, and the side ends of each elastic arm 331 and each hook portion 332 are inserted into the through hole 310.

[0045] When each hook portion 332 is aligned with each buckle hole 312, each elastic arm 331 jumps out in the opposite direction due to its own repulsive force. Each hook portion 332 is fixed so as to engage with each buckle hole 312, and the elastic part 322 is positioned within the through hole 310.

[0046] Next, a description will be given with reference to Figs. 7 to 9. Fig. 7 is a view showing the appearance of the first metal shell 1 and the coupling component 3 when assembled based on this embodiment, and shows a state in which the square-structured positioning portion 311 of the coupling body 31 is engaged with the first concave groove 114 of the first docking portion 11. Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the press piece 4 assembled to the first metal shell 1 based on this embodiment. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the second metal shell 2 based on the embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the second metal shell 2 has the second lock portion 24 and the second docking portion 21 is formed in a rectangular shape.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first docking portion 11 includes a first concave groove 114 and first positioning grooves 115 located on both sides of the first concave groove 114. The positioning portion 311 includes an extension block 314 and positioning protruding blocks 315 located on both sides of the extension block 314. Each positioning protruding block 315 is engaged with each first positioning groove 115.

[0048] In this embodiment, the second docking portion 21 of the second metal shell 2 includes a second groove 214 that is coupled to the positioning portion 311 of the coupling component 3 corresponding to the first groove 114 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the first groove 114 has a rectangular structure (as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3) or an arc structure (as shown in FIG. 17).

[0050] In this embodiment, the second groove 214 has a rectangular structure (as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 9 and 19) or an arc structure (as shown in FIGS. 10 and 18).

[0051] In this embodiment, the second groove 214 has a rectangular structure (as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 9 and 19) or an arc structure (as shown in FIGS. 10 and 18).

[0052] Taking the rectangular second groove 214 as an example, when the second docking part 21 is coupled with the first docking part 11, the rectangular second groove 214 corresponds to the rectangular first groove 114 and is fixed around the square extension block 314 of each coupling body 31 respectively.

[0053] Taking the second groove 214 having an arc-shaped structure as an example, when the second docking part 21 is coupled with the first docking part 11, the second groove 214 having an arc-shaped structure corresponds to the first groove 114 having an arc-shaped structure and is respectively engaged around the extension block 314 having a circular structure of each coupling body 31.

[0054] Also, in this embodiment, the extension block 314 is a square structure (as shown in Figures 3 and 5) or a circular structure (as shown in Figures 16-17).

[0055] Taking the extension block 314 with a square structure as an example, when the extension block 314 of each coupling body 31 is respectively mounted into the first groove 114 of the first metal shell 1, the extension block 314 with a square structure is locked into the corresponding first groove 114 with a rectangular structure (shown in Figures 7 to 8).

[0056] Taking the extension block 314 having a circular structure as an example, when the extension block 314 of each coupling body 31 is respectively mounted into the first groove 114 of the first metal shell 1, the extension block 314 having a circular structure is engaged (locked) with the first groove 114 having an arc-shaped structure (shown in Figures 16 and 17).

[0057] Description will be made with reference to Figures 8, 9, and 11. Here, Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the front appearance of the optical fiber connector 100 according to this embodiment, showing a state in which the second metal shell 2 is provided with the second locking portion 24 and does not have the press piece 4.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 can be combined by locking, but is not limited thereto.

[0059] Taking the locking method as an example, positioning posts 13 are formed on both sides of the first metal shell 1. The first metal shell 1 has a first locking portion 14 located in the accommodation chamber 10, and the second metal shell 2 has positioning holes 23 on both sides, and the second metal shell 2 is provided with a second locking portion 24.

[0060] Taking the locking method as an example, there are positioning posts 13 on both sides of the first metal shell 1. The first metal shell 1 has a first locking portion 14 located in the accommodation chamber 10, and the second metal shell 2 has positioning holes 23 on both sides, and the second metal shell 2 is provided with a second locking portion 24.

[0061] The screw 9 is screwed into the screw hole in the upper surface of the first metal shell 1, and the first locking portion 14 and the second locking portion 24 are locked and fixed.

[0062] 12, 13, and 14, in this embodiment, the second locking portion 24 has a screw hole provided in the lower surface of the second metal shell 2.

[0063] The screw 9 is fixed in a threaded hole on the underside of the second metal shell 2, and the first locking portion 14 and the second locking portion 24 are fixed so as to be engaged with each other. The reason for exposing the screw 9 to the underside of the second metal shell 2 is to improve the appearance by making the screw 9 invisible from a horizontal surface.

[0064] In this embodiment, the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 are made of a zinc alloy.

[0065] Next, a description will be given with reference to Figs. 12, 13, and 14. Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the optical fiber connector 100 based on this embodiment from the rear, in which the first metal shell 1 has a first locking portion 14 and is fixed by a screw 9. Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the front of the optical fiber connector 100 according to this embodiment, in which the first metal shell 1 includes the first locking portion 14 and is fitted to the multiple division portions 16 in the receiving chamber 10. Fig. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the rear of the optical fiber connector 100 according to this embodiment, in which the first metal shell 1 includes the first locking portion 14 and is fitted to the multiple division portions 16 in the receiving chamber 10.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first metal shell 1 includes a plurality of divided portions 16 located within the accommodation chamber 10. Each divided portion 16 is disposed on either side of the first lock portion 14.

[0067] When the two optical fibers are installed in the accommodating chamber 10, each optical fiber is restricted between each dividing portion 16 and the two side walls 1a of the first metal shell 1, respectively, to prevent each optical fiber from getting too close to the first locking portion 14.

[0068] Furthermore, when the first locking portion 14 and the second locking portion 24 are connected, the second locking portion 24 of the second metal shell 2 prevents breakage of each optical fiber.

[0069] Description will be given with reference to Figures 2, 3, 7 and 8. In this embodiment, the optical fiber connector 100 further includes a press piece 4 (note that, as will be described later, the press piece 4 can be omitted). The second metal shell 2 has an assembly slot 26, and the press piece 4 has a partition 41 and a press portion 42. The press portion 42 is a curved elastic piece, and the partition 41 and the press portion 42 are integrated together.

[0070] A card insertion groove 15 is formed in both side walls 1a of the first metal shell 1. When installing an optical fiber (core wire) in the accommodation chamber 10 of the first metal shell 1, the partition 41 of the press piece 4 is attached in the chamber 10 of the first metal shell 1.

[0071] After both ends of the partition 41 are engaged with the card insertion grooves 15, the second metal shell 2 is then placed over the first metal shell 1. The pressing portion 42 is exposed from the assembly slot 26 of the second metal shell 2 and pressed against the metal stop portion 35.

[0072] In this embodiment, two coupling components 3 cooperate with each other to use the structure of the press piece 4. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and each coupling component 3 may be combined with one press piece 4, or three or more coupling components 3 may use only one press piece 4 structure.

[0073] Description will be given with reference to Figures 2, 3, 7 and 8. In this embodiment, the partition 41 of the press piece 4 has a plurality of slots 411 corresponding to the first docking portions 11. Each slot 411 is in an inverted U-shape and has an opening.

[0074] When both ends of partition 41 are attached from top to bottom into each card insertion groove 15, the two optical fibers in storage chamber 10 pass through the openings of each slot 411 and are positioned within each slot 411. Each slot 411 has an inverted U-shape and has an opening structure that makes it easy to install the optical fibers.

[0075] Description will be made with reference to Figures 2, 3, 7, and 8. The press piece 4 is formed to have a small thickness, which ensures the elasticity of the press portion 42 and makes it easy to use by pressing.

[0076] When the thickness of the press piece 4 is reduced, the partition 41 has a predetermined wall between each of the slots 411, and the predetermined wall has a predetermined width to ensure structural strength.

[0077] The depth of each of the grooves 411 of the partition 41 of the press piece 4 is increased so that the apex (also called the top portion) of each of the grooves 411 (the inner curved portion shown in Figure 8) is adjacent to the apex (top portion) of both side walls 1a of the first metal shell 1.

[0078] In this way, when the press piece 4 is attached to the optical fiber, the problem of the inner walls of the grooves 411 rubbing against the optical fiber and breaking it is unlikely to occur.

[0079] In addition, since the depth of each of the slots 411 in the partition 41 is increased, shoulder portions 412 located above each of the slots 411 are formed on both ends of the partition 41 .

[0080] When both ends of the partition 41 are inserted into each card insertion groove 15 in the two side walls 1a of the first metal shell 1, each shoulder portion 412 is exposed from each card insertion groove 15 and is located at the top of the two side walls 1a of the first metal shell 1.

[0081] Description will be made with reference to Figures 15, 17 and 18. Here, Figure 18 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the second metal shell 2 based on this embodiment, in which the second metal shell 2 has a second groove 214 and is adapted to match the state in which the first groove 114 has an arc-shaped structure, and a stop block 29 is provided on the lower surface of the second metal shell 2.

[0082] In this embodiment, the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 can be coupled together by an engagement manner, but is not limited thereto.

[0083] As an example of the engagement method, the first metal shell 1 has docking protrusions 17 on both sides as shown in Fig. 15. The second metal shell 2 has docking recesses 27 on both sides. After the second metal shell 2 is placed over the first metal shell 1 and docked by translating it, each docking protrusion 17 is docked with each docking recess 27.

[0084] Description will be made with reference to Figures 15, 17, and 18. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the second metal shell 2 has a plurality of positioning grooves .

[0085] A plurality of stop blocks 29 are provided on the lower surface of the second metal shell 2 (as will be described later, the stop blocks 29 may be omitted). Each stop block 29 is located between each docking portion 21 and each positioning groove 28.

[0086] The following description will be given with reference to Figs. 21 to 25. Fig. 21 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the press piece 4 attached to the first metal shell 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 when attached according to this embodiment. Fig. 23 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 when assembled according to this embodiment, showing a state in which the stop block 29 has passed the shoulder portion 412 of the press piece 4. Fig. 24 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 assembled according to this embodiment, showing a state in which the docking protrusion 11 of the first metal shell 1 is aligned with the docking recess 27 of the second metal shell 2. Figure 25 is an oblique view showing the appearance of the first metal shell and the second metal shell after assembly based on this embodiment, and shows the state in which the docking protrusion 17 of the first metal shell 1 is connected to the docking recess 27 of the second metal shell 2.

[0087] In addition, in this embodiment, when the second metal shell 2 is installed on the first metal shell 1, each stop block 29 of the second metal shell 2 is hooked onto each shoulder portion 412 of the press piece 4, and each positioning groove 28 is positioned on each shoulder portion 412 of the press piece 4.

[0088] Next, the second metal shell 2 is placed over the first metal shell 1. Next, the second metal shell 2 is moved over the first metal shell 1 to mate with each docking protrusion 17 and each docking recess 27. Each shoulder portion 412 of the press piece 4 is engaged with each positioning groove 28, and the assembly of the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 is completed.

[0089] Please refer to FIG. 20, which is a perspective view of the second metal shell 2.

[0090] The second metal shell 2 has an assembly groove 26 and has a rectangular parallelepiped structure together with the second docking part 21. The second metal shell 2 has no stop block 29 on its underside;

[0091] In this embodiment, the stop block 29 is not provided on the lower surface of the second metal shell 2 (that is, the stop block 29 in FIG. 19 is omitted).

[0092] When the second metal shell 2 is placed on the first metal shell 1, the second metal shell 2 is also placed on the first metal shell 1 to cover it.

[0093] Next, the second metal shell 2 is slid on the first metal shell 1, and each docking protrusion 17 is docked with each docking recess 27. Also, each shoulder portion 412 of the press piece 4 is engaged with each positioning groove 28, and the assembly work of the first metal shell 1 and the second metal shell 2 is easily completed.

[0094] 26, which is a side view of the fiber optic connector 100. The upper surface of the second metal shell 2 is higher than the upper surface of each coupling body 31.

[0095] In this embodiment, the upper surface of each coupling body 31 has a first horizontal surface 31a, the upper surface of the second metal shell 2 has a second horizontal surface 2a, and the metal stop portion 35 has a fulcrum 35a connected to the surface of the coupling body 31.

[0096] The second horizontal surface 2 a and the fulcrum 35 a are located on the same horizontal axis, and the second horizontal surface 2 a is higher than the first horizontal surface 31 a and is adjacent to the side edge of the metal stop portion 35 .

[0097] When the press portion 42 is pressed and oscillates in conjunction with the metal stop portion 35, the side end of the metal stop portion 35 moves toward the second horizontal plane 2a and abuts against the second horizontal plane 2a.

[0098] In this way, the side end of the metal stop portion 35 abuts against the second horizontal surface 2a which is higher than the first horizontal surface 31a, so that the side end of the metal stop portion 35 is prevented from swinging and deforming excessively, and the problem of the side end of the metal stop portion 35 not being able to return to its original position is avoided.

[0099] As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first metal shell and the second metal shell made of metal material provide a strong structure to prevent damage, thereby extending the service life of the fiber optic connector.

[0100] Secondly, according to this embodiment, the cover is fixed to the through hole of the coupling body and presses the elastic member, so that the elastic member is firmly positioned within the through hole.

[0101] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, there are multiple combination methods between the coupling body and the first and second metal shells, and between the first and second metal shells, making it easy to combine and use them.

[0102] Through the above description of the embodiments, it is fully demonstrated that the object and effect of the present invention are novel, inventive and feasible, and is industrially applicable and fully meets the registration requirements stipulated in the Utility Model Law.

[0103] However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the rights of the present invention to the embodiment. In other words, all equivalent changes and modifications made based on the present invention are included in the scope of the utility model registration claim of the present invention. We hope that the Patent Office will understand this and promptly register the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0104] 100 Fiber Optic Connector 1 First metal shell 1a side wall 10 Containment Room 11 First docking section 114 First Groove 115 First positioning groove 12 First tail cover assembly 121 First semicircular casing structure 13 Positioning pillar 14 First lock 15 Card insertion groove 16 Division 17 Docking protrusion 2 Second metal shell 2a Second horizontal plane 21 Second docking area 214 Second Groove 22 Second tail cover assembly 221 Second semicircular casing structure 23 Positioning hole 24 Second Lock 26 Assembly slot 27 Docking recess 28 Positioning groove 29 Stop Block 3 Coupling Components 31 Coupling body 31a First horizontal plane 310 Through hole 311 Positioning part 312 Buckle hole 314 Extension Block 315 Positioning convex block 32 Core Tube Components 321 Pin 322 Elastic parts 33 Lid 331 Elastic Arm 332 Hook part 35 Metal stop 35a Fulcrum 4 Press Pieces 41 Partition 411 Slot hole 412 Shoulder section 42 Press Department 5 Compression Ring 6 Tail cover 9 Screws

Claims

1. 1. A fiber optic connector comprising a first metal shell, a second metal shell, and a coupling component, the first metal shell has a storage chamber, one end of the first metal shell includes a plurality of first docking portions communicating with the storage chamber, and the other end of the first metal shell has a first tail cover assembly; the second metal shell covers the first metal shell, and one end of the second metal shell includes a plurality of second docking portions corresponding to each of the first docking portions; the other end of the second metal shell includes a second tail cover assembly assembled to correspond to the first tail cover assembly; The coupling components include a coupling body and a metal stop portion extending outwardly from a surface of the coupling body, A side end of each of the coupling bodies includes a positioning portion, and each of the positioning portions is attached to each of the first docking portions and each of the second docking portions, respectively.

1. A fiber optic connector comprising:

2. Each of the coupling components includes a core tube component and a cap, and the coupling body includes a through hole; the core tube component is positioned in the through hole, and the lid includes two resilient arms and a hook portion positioned on each of the resilient arms; The coupling body includes a plurality of buckle holes located on an inner wall surface of the through hole, each of the elastic arms is disposed inside the through hole, and each of the hook portions is engaged with the buckle hole, The core tube component includes a pin that is inserted into the through hole and an elastic part that is inserted into the pin, and the lid is provided at the open portion of the through hole and presses down the elastic part.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

3. the first docking portion includes a first groove and first positioning grooves located on both sides of the first groove; The positioning portion includes an extension block and positioning protruding blocks located on both sides of the extension block, Each of the positioning protruding blocks engages with each of the first positioning grooves, The first groove is a rectangular structure or an arc-shaped structure, and the extension block is a square structure, which corresponds to the rectangular structure of the first groove; or the extension block is a circular structure, which corresponds to the arc-shaped structure of the first groove.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

4. the second docking portion has a second groove, and the second groove corresponds to the first groove so as to be attached to the positioning portion of the coupling component; The second groove is a rectangular structure, and the rectangular structure corresponds to the first groove; or the second groove is an arc-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped structure corresponds to the first groove.

4. The optical fiber connector according to claim 3.

5. Both sides of the first metal shell are provided with positioning posts; the first metal shell includes a first locking portion located in the receiving chamber; Both sides of the second metal shell are provided with positioning holes, the second metal shell is provided with a second locking portion, each of the positioning posts is connected to each of the positioning holes, and the first locking portion is connected to the second locking portion; The first metal shell includes a plurality of divided portions located within the receiving chamber, and each divided portion is located on either side of the first lock portion.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

6. Further comprising a press piece; The press piece includes a partition and a press part, The first metal shell has a card insertion groove formed in a side wall on both sides thereof, Both ends of the partition are inserted into the card insertion grooves, the partition has a plurality of slots corresponding to the first docking portions, the tops of the slots being adjacent to the tops of the side walls of the first metal shell on both sides; The partition has shoulder portions on both sides exposed to the card insertion grooves, The second metal shell has an assembly slot, and the pressing portion is exposed from the assembly slot and presses against the metal stop portion.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

7. Both sides of the first metal shell are provided with docking protrusions; Both sides of the second metal shell are provided with docking recesses; Each of the docking protrusions is connected to each of the docking recesses, The second metal shell has a lower surface provided with a plurality of positioning grooves, and the shoulders of the press piece engage with the positioning grooves.

7. The optical fiber connector according to claim 6.

8. a lower surface of the second metal shell including a plurality of stop blocks; Each of the stop blocks is located between each of the second docking portions and each of the positioning grooves.

8. The optical fiber connector according to claim 7.

9. the first tail cover assembly includes a first semicircular casing structure; the second tail cover assembly includes a second semicircular casing structure; the first semicircular casing structure is connected to the second semicircular casing structure; the fiber optic connector includes a compression ring and a tail cover; The compression ring is inserted into the first semicircular casing structure and the second semicircular casing structure, and the tail cover is inserted into the compression ring.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

10. A horizontal surface is formed on the upper surface of each of the coupling bodies, a second horizontal surface is formed on an upper surface of the second metal shell; the second horizontal surface is higher than the first horizontal surface and adjacent a side edge of the metal stop portion; A side edge of the metal stop portion is adapted to abut the second horizontal surface.

2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1.

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