Optical fiber connection tool and optical connector

The optical fiber connection jig addresses the issues of falling off and complex removal by using a secure engagement system and a protruding operating unit for easy lifting, enhancing both stability and operability during the connection process.

JP7654676B2Active Publication Date: 2025-04-01NIPPON TSUSHIN DENZAI CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2022546308
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-09-04
Filing Date
2021-08-30
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-30

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Technical Problem

Existing optical fiber connection jigs face challenges in preventing them from falling off optical connectors during transportation due to vibration or shock, and they require multiple steps for wedge removal, which complicates the operability of the connection process.

Method used

The optical fiber connection jig includes a plate-shaped base with a wedge portion that inserts into the mechanical splice, and a pair of engagement portions that secure the jig to the optical connector, allowing for easy removal in a single action by pulling the operating unit, which protrudes further than the connector.

Benefits of technology

This design effectively prevents the connection jig from falling off the optical connector, even under vibration or shock, and simplifies the removal process by allowing it to be lifted out in one action, thereby improving operability.

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Abstract

An optical connector connecting jig (20) according to an embodiment extends in a direction (D1) in which an optical fiber and a built-in fiber extend. The optical connector connecting jig (20) comprises: a plate-shaped base (22) to be mounted on an optical connector so as to cover the optical connector; a wedge part (21) protruding from the base (22) and to be inserted into a mechanical splice; operation parts (23) respectively provided on both sides in the width direction (D3) of the base (22), and protruding farther than the optical connector in the width direction (D3); a pair of first engagement parts (24) respectively provided on both sides in the width direction (D3) of the base on one side in the longitudinal direction (D1) of the base (22), and protruding toward the optical connector; and a pair of second engagement parts (25) respectively provided on both sides in the width direction (D3) of the base on the other side in the longitudinal direction (D1) of the base (22), and protruding toward the optical connector.
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