Label structural member, optical fiber connector assembly, and communication device

Abstract

Provided in the present application are a label structural member, an optical fiber connector assembly, and a communication device. The label structural member comprises a head portion, a tail portion and a connecting portion connected between the head portion and the tail portion, wherein the head portion is used for connection to an optical fiber connector; and the tail portion comprises an identification surface for setting label information. The label structural member further comprises a fiber clamp arranged on the connecting portion, the fiber clamp being used for clamping an optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In the present application, the fiber clamp is provided on the connecting portion, such that the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can be clamped by means of the fiber clamp; and after the optical fiber is fixed, a gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion can be reduced, thereby greatly reducing the probability of other optical fibers being inserted into the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion. In addition, part of an accommodating space between the head portion and the tail portion can be occupied by the fiber clamp and the optical fiber connected to the optical connector, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the accommodating space between the head portion and the tail portion.

Description

Label structural parts, optical fiber connector components and communication equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on February 2, 2024, with application number 202420277294.1 and application name “Label structure, optical fiber connector assembly and communication equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of optical fiber communications, and in particular to a label structure, an optical fiber connector assembly, and a communication device. Background Art

[0003] In optical networks known in the related art, network nodes include multiple adapters, each of which is used to insert and secure a fiber optic connector assembly. As the number of adapters included in network nodes increases, the number of optical fibers connected to the fiber optic connector assemblies increases. This can lead to interference between the numerous optical fibers connected to the fiber optic connector assemblies and the fiber optic connector assemblies, causing the fiber optic connector assemblies to become loose and the adapters to prevent normal optical signal exchange.

[0004] Application Contents

[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide a label structure, an optical fiber connector assembly, and a communication device to solve the problem of mutual interference between a large number of optical fibers and the optical fiber connector assembly, and ensure the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly and the adapter.

[0006] First, embodiments of the present application provide a label structure comprising a head, a tail, and a connecting portion connecting the head and tail. The head is used to connect to a fiber optic connector, and the tail includes an identification surface for setting label information. The label structure of this embodiment, through the identification surface on the tail, can easily be scanned by a camera device, facilitating accurate identification of port corresponding information and enabling digital management of port resources.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tag structure further includes a slide rail structure connected between the other end of the connecting portion in the extending direction and the first surface of the tail portion facing the head portion. In this embodiment, the slide rail structure can effectively guide other optical fibers located between the head portion and the tail portion away from the first surface along the slide rail structure, thereby preventing interference between the other optical fibers and the tail portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the outer edge of the first surface forms a plurality of corners, one end of the connecting portion in the extending direction is connected to the head, and the slide rail structure is connected between the other end of the connecting portion in the extending direction and the plurality of corners. The slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to the plurality of corners of the first surface, that is, the slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to each corner of the first surface, so that other optical fibers can be detached from any corner via the slide rail structure, thereby allowing other optical fibers to detach from the first surface, thereby ensuring that the optical fibers and the optical fiber connector assembly do not interfere with each other, and ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter.

[0009] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure includes a plurality of guide portions, and the plurality of guide portions extend from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, and each corner is connected to a guide portion. In this embodiment, based on the plurality of guide portions extending from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail can smoothly pass through the plurality of guide portions to detach from the plurality of corners of the first surface, and because each corner is connected to a guide portion, each corner can be guided by the guide portion to avoid being stuck with other optical fibers, thereby allowing the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail to avoid interference with the tail, so as to ensure that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter. In addition, since the slide rail structure in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of guide portions, the guide portions can be reasonably arranged according to the positions of the plurality of corners of the first surface, thereby improving the diversity of the guide portion design.

[0010] In some embodiments, the guide portions each include a guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners, other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions can slide along the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, then detach from the first surface at the corner of the first surface, and then detach from the tail portion. This prevents interference between the tail portion and other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions, thereby ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly can be properly and stably connected to the adapter.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one first guide portion, the first guide portion including a first guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion to one of the plurality of corner portions. The first guide portion in this embodiment is suitable for use in scenarios where the first surface has a variety of shapes and has a wide range of applications.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one second guide portion, the second guide portion including a second guide surface, the second guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the second guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners, the risk of other optical fibers passing through the area between the second guide portion and the first surface can be reduced.

[0013] In some embodiments, the label structure also includes a fiber clamp located between the head and the tail, the fiber clamp being provided on the connecting portion or the slide rail structure, and the fiber clamp being used to clamp the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, since the fiber clamp is provided on the connecting portion, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can be clamped by the fiber clamp. After the optical fiber is fixed, the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion can be narrowed, thereby greatly reducing the probability of other optical fibers being inserted into the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion. In addition, since the fiber clamp is provided and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector is fixed on the fiber clamp, a portion of the accommodation space between the head and the tail can be occupied by the fiber clamp and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the accommodation space between the head and the tail.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp is provided with a slot extending in the direction of the connecting portion. The opening of the slot can be larger than, smaller than, or equal to the diameter of the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can pass through the slot, thereby effectively securing the optical fiber to the fiber clamp through the slot to ensure stable clamping.

[0015] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp includes an inclined surface facing the head portion, the inclined surface extending from the connection portion to an end of the fiber clamp distal from the connection portion, and the inclined surface is disposed at an obtuse angle to the direction in which the connection portion extends. In this embodiment, the obtuse angle formed by the inclined surface and the direction in which the connection portion extends facilitates the movement of other optical fibers between the fiber clamp and the head portion away from the area between the fiber clamp and the head portion via the inclined surface without interfering with the fiber clamp.

[0016] In some embodiments, the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector, the identification surface is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, because the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion and is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector, the label information on the identification surface can be easily identified from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector.

[0017] In some embodiments, the tail portion is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, and at least two of the multiple faces of the tail portion are identification faces. In this embodiment, when the optical fiber connector assembly is inserted into the adapter, the identification faces on the tail portion can be scanned not only by a front-facing camera but also by cameras positioned in other directions, thereby diversifying application scenarios.

[0018] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connecting portion is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the connecting portion can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diversified.

[0019] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the head is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the head can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diverse.

[0020] In a second aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a label structure, comprising a head portion, a tail portion, and a connecting portion connected between the head portion and the tail portion. The head portion is configured to connect to a fiber optic connector, and the tail portion includes an identification surface for setting label information. The label structure also includes a fiber clamp disposed on the connecting portion, the fiber clamp being configured to clamp an optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, the fiber clamp disposed on the connecting portion allows the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector to be clamped by the fiber clamp. After securing the optical fiber, the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion is narrowed, thereby significantly reducing the probability of other optical fibers interfering with the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion. This effectively reduces interference between the label structure and other optical fibers, effectively ensuring the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly and the adapter. Furthermore, after the fiber clamp is disposed and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector is secured to the fiber clamp, the fiber clamp and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector occupy a portion of the accommodation space between the head portion and the tail portion, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the accommodation space between the head portion and the tail portion.

[0021] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp is provided with a slot extending in the direction of the connecting portion. The opening of the slot can be larger than, smaller than, or equal to the diameter of the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can pass through the slot, thereby effectively securing the optical fiber to the fiber clamp via the slot to ensure stable clamping.

[0022] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp includes an inclined surface facing the head portion, the inclined surface extending from the connection portion to an end of the fiber clamp distal from the connection portion, and the inclined surface is disposed at an obtuse angle to the direction in which the connection portion extends. In this embodiment, the obtuse angle formed by the inclined surface and the direction in which the connection portion extends facilitates the movement of other optical fibers between the fiber clamp and the head portion away from the area between the fiber clamp and the head portion via the inclined surface without interfering with the fiber clamp.

[0023] In some embodiments, the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector, the identification surface is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, because the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion and is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector, the label information on the identification surface can be easily identified from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector.

[0024] In some embodiments, the tag structure further includes a slide rail structure connected between the other end of the connecting portion in the extending direction and the first surface of the tail portion facing the head portion. In this embodiment, the slide rail structure can effectively guide other optical fibers located between the head portion and the tail portion away from the first surface along the slide rail structure, thereby preventing interference between the other optical fibers and the tail portion.

[0025] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp is connected to the slide rail structure. Since the fiber clamp is disposed on the slide rail structure, the distance between the fiber clamp and the first surface can be further reduced while ensuring that the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can be smoothly bent, thereby further reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the area between the fiber clamp and the first surface, and the area between the fiber clamp and the head.

[0026] In some embodiments, the outer edge of the first surface forms a plurality of corners, one end of the connecting portion in the extending direction is connected to the head, and the slide rail structure is connected between the other end of the connecting portion in the extending direction and the plurality of corners. The slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to the plurality of corners of the first surface, that is, the slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to each corner of the first surface, so that other optical fibers can be detached from any corner via the slide rail structure, thereby allowing other optical fibers to detach from the first surface, thereby ensuring that the optical fibers and the optical fiber connector assembly do not interfere with each other, and ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter.

[0027] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure includes a plurality of guide portions, and the plurality of guide portions extend from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, and each corner is connected to a guide portion. In this embodiment, based on the plurality of guide portions extending from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail can smoothly pass through the plurality of guide portions to detach from the plurality of corners of the first surface, and because each corner is connected to a guide portion, each corner can be guided by the guide portion to avoid being stuck with other optical fibers, thereby allowing the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail to avoid interference with the tail, so as to ensure that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter. In addition, since the slide rail structure in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of guide portions, the guide portions can be reasonably arranged according to the positions of the plurality of corners of the first surface, thereby improving the diversity of the guide portion design.

[0028] In some embodiments, the guide portions each include a guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners, other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions can slide along the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, then detach from the first surface at the corner of the first surface, and then detach from the tail portion. This prevents interference between the tail portion and other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions, thereby ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly can be properly and stably connected to the adapter.

[0029] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one first guide portion, the first guide portion including a first guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion to one of the plurality of corner portions. The first guide portion in this embodiment is suitable for use in scenarios where the first surface has a variety of shapes and has a wide range of applications.

[0030] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one second guide portion, the second guide portion including a second guide surface, the second guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the second guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners, the risk of other optical fibers passing through the area between the second guide portion and the first surface can be reduced.

[0031] In some embodiments, the number of the first guide portion is one, the number of the second guide portions is two, the first surface includes four corners, namely a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and a fourth corner, the first guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the first corner, one of the second guide surfaces extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the second corner and the third corner, and the other second guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the third corner and the fourth corner. In this embodiment, other optical fibers in the accommodation space between the head and the tail slide over the first corner via the first guide surface, slide over the second and third corners via one of the second guide surfaces, and slide over the third and fourth corners via the other second guide surface, so that the four corners of the first surface can avoid being stuck with other optical fibers, thereby preventing the tail from interfering with other optical fibers in the accommodation space between the head and the tail. In addition, since one of the second guide surfaces extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the second corner and the third corner, and the other second guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the third corner and the fourth corner, the two second guide surfaces are connected at the third corner, so that other optical fibers can be prevented from passing through the area between the second guide portion and the first surface through the two second guide surfaces, and the probability of the optical fiber mistakenly passing through the area between the first guide portion and the first surface can be reduced.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first guide portion and the two second guide portions are both plate-like structures, the first guide portion including a first edge extending from the first corner portion to the second guide portion along the extension direction of the first surface, and the second guide portion including a second edge portion connected to the edge of the first surface where the two adjacent corners are located. In this embodiment, the formation of a perforation between the first guide portion and the first surface can be avoided, thereby preventing other optical fibers from accidentally passing through the perforation between the first guide portion and the first surface. The formation of a perforation between the second guide portion and the first surface can be avoided, thereby preventing other optical fibers from accidentally passing through the perforation between the second guide portion and the first surface.

[0033] In some embodiments, the guide surface is a plane or a concave curved surface or a convex curved surface. In this embodiment, by the smooth transition of the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, other optical fibers can be separated from the tail along the guide surface.

[0034] In some embodiments, the guide portion is a columnar structure, one end of the guide portion is connected to the other end of the connecting portion in the extension direction, and the other end of the guide portion is connected to a corner portion.

[0035] In some embodiments, the tail portion is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, and at least two of the multiple faces of the tail portion are identification faces. In this embodiment, when the optical fiber connector assembly is inserted into the adapter, the identification faces on the tail portion can be scanned not only by a front-facing camera but also by cameras positioned in other directions, thereby diversifying application scenarios.

[0036] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connecting portion is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the connecting portion can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diversified.

[0037] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the head is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the head can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diverse.

[0038] On the third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a label structure, which includes a head, a connecting portion, a slide rail structure and a tail portion connected in sequence, the head portion is used to connect the optical fiber connector, the tail portion includes an identification surface and a first surface, the identification surface is used to set label information, the first surface faces the head portion, the outer edge of the first surface forms a plurality of corners, one end of the connecting portion in the extension direction is connected to the head portion, and the slide rail structure is connected between the other end of the connecting portion in the extension direction and the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, the slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to the plurality of corners of the first surface, that is, the slide rail structure extends from the connecting portion to each corner of the first surface, so that other optical fibers can be detached from any corner through the slide rail structure, and then other optical fibers can be detached from the first surface, which can avoid the first surface from interfering with other optical fibers. Therefore, when the optical fiber connector assembly is densely inserted into the insertion frame, it can be ensured that the optical fiber and the optical fiber connector assembly do not interfere with each other, and that the optical fiber connector assembly arranged at a high density can be normally and stably connected to the adapter.

[0039] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure includes a plurality of guide portions, and the plurality of guide portions extend from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, and each corner is connected to a guide portion. In this embodiment, based on the plurality of guide portions extending from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the plurality of corners, the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail can smoothly pass through the plurality of guide portions to detach from the plurality of corners of the first surface, and because each corner is connected to a guide portion, each corner can be guided by the guide portion to avoid being stuck with other optical fibers, thereby allowing the other optical fibers located between the head and the tail to avoid interference with the tail, so as to ensure that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter. In addition, since the slide rail structure in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of guide portions, the guide portions can be reasonably arranged according to the positions of the plurality of corners of the first surface, thereby improving the diversity of the guide portion design.

[0040] In some embodiments, the guide portions each include a guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to at least one of the plurality of corners, other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions can slide along the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, then detach from the first surface at the corner of the first surface, and then detach from the tail portion. This prevents interference between the tail portion and other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions, thereby ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly can be properly and stably connected to the adapter.

[0041] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one first guide portion, the first guide portion including a first guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion to one of the plurality of corner portions. The first guide portion in this embodiment is suitable for use in scenarios where the first surface has a variety of shapes and has a wide range of applications.

[0042] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions include at least one second guide portion, the second guide portion including a second guide surface, the second guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners. In this embodiment, because the second guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion in the direction of extension to two adjacent corners among the plurality of corners, the risk of other optical fibers passing through the area between the second guide portion and the first surface can be reduced.

[0043] In some embodiments, the number of the first guide portion is one, the number of the second guide portions is two, the first surface includes four corners, namely a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and a fourth corner, the first guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the first corner, one of the second guide surfaces extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the second corner and the third corner, and the other second guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the third corner and the fourth corner. In this embodiment, other optical fibers in the accommodation space between the head and the tail slide over the first corner via the first guide surface, slide over the second and third corners via one of the second guide surfaces, and slide over the third and fourth corners via the other second guide surface, so that the four corners of the first surface can avoid being stuck with other optical fibers, thereby preventing the tail from interfering with other optical fibers in the accommodation space between the head and the tail. In addition, since one of the second guide surfaces extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the second corner and the third corner, and the other second guide surface extends from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the third corner and the fourth corner, the two second guide surfaces are connected at the third corner, so that other optical fibers can be prevented from passing through the area between the second guide portion and the first surface through the two second guide surfaces, and the probability of the optical fiber mistakenly passing through the area between the first guide portion and the first surface can be reduced.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first guide portion and the two second guide portions are both plate-like structures, the first guide portion including a first edge extending from the first corner portion to the second guide portion along the extension direction of the first surface, and the second guide portion including a second edge portion connected to the edge of the first surface where the two adjacent corners are located. In this embodiment, the formation of a perforation between the first guide portion and the first surface can be avoided, thereby preventing other optical fibers from accidentally passing through the perforation between the first guide portion and the first surface. The formation of a perforation between the second guide portion and the first surface can be avoided, thereby preventing other optical fibers from accidentally passing through the perforation between the second guide portion and the first surface.

[0045] In some embodiments, the guide surface is a plane or a concave curved surface or a convex curved surface. In this embodiment, by the smooth transition of the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, other optical fibers can be separated from the tail along the guide surface.

[0046] In some embodiments, the guide portion is a columnar structure, one end of the guide portion is connected to the other end of the connecting portion in the extension direction, and the other end of the guide portion is connected to a corner portion.

[0047] In some embodiments, the label structure also includes a fiber clamp located between the head and the tail, the fiber clamp being provided on the connecting portion or the slide rail structure, and the fiber clamp being used to clamp the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, since the fiber clamp is provided on the connecting portion, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can be clamped by the fiber clamp. After the optical fiber is fixed, the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion can be narrowed, thereby greatly reducing the probability of other optical fibers being inserted into the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion. In addition, since the fiber clamp is provided and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector is fixed on the fiber clamp, a portion of the accommodation space between the head and the tail can be occupied by the fiber clamp and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the accommodation space between the head and the tail.

[0048] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp is provided with a slot extending in the direction of the connecting portion. The opening of the slot can be larger than, smaller than, or equal to the diameter of the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can pass through the slot, thereby effectively securing the optical fiber to the fiber clamp via the slot to ensure stable clamping.

[0049] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp includes an inclined surface facing the head portion, the inclined surface extending from the connection portion to an end of the fiber clamp distal from the connection portion, and the inclined surface is disposed at an obtuse angle to the direction in which the connection portion extends. In this embodiment, the obtuse angle formed by the inclined surface and the direction in which the connection portion extends facilitates the movement of other optical fibers between the fiber clamp and the head portion away from the area between the fiber clamp and the head portion via the inclined surface without interfering with the fiber clamp.

[0050] In some embodiments, the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector, the identification surface is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, because the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion and is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector, the label information on the identification surface can be easily identified from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector.

[0051] In some embodiments, the tail portion is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, and at least two of the multiple faces of the tail portion are identification faces. In this embodiment, when the optical fiber connector assembly is inserted into the adapter, the identification faces on the tail portion can be scanned not only by a front-facing camera but also by cameras positioned in other directions, thereby diversifying application scenarios.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connecting portion is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the connecting portion can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diversified.

[0053] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the head is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the head can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diverse.

[0054] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a label structure, comprising a head portion, a tail portion, a slide rail structure and a connecting portion located between the head portion and the tail portion, wherein the head portion is configured to be fixedly connected to a fiber optic connector, the tail portion includes an identification surface configured to set label information, one end of the connecting portion extending in a direction thereof is connected to the head portion, and the slide rail structure is connected to the other end of the connecting portion extending in a direction thereof and to a first surface of the tail portion facing the head portion;

[0055] The slide rail structure includes a plurality of guide portions extending from the other end of the connecting portion to the edge of the first surface, with the plurality of guide portions being spaced around the edge of the first surface. In this embodiment, the plurality of guide portions extending from the other end of the connecting portion to the edge of the first surface and being spaced around the edge of the first surface prevent interference with other optical fibers even when the edge of the first surface is curved, thereby ensuring a stable connection between a high-density optical fiber connector assembly and the adapter.

[0056] In some embodiments, the edge of the first surface is a curve, for example, the first surface may be circular or elliptical.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first surface is circular, and the central angle corresponding to the positions where any two adjacent guide portions are connected to the edge of the first surface does not exceed 90 degrees.

[0058] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure includes a plurality of guide portions, which extend from the other end of the extension direction of the connecting portion to the edge of the first surface, so that other optical fibers located between the head and the tail can avoid interference with the tail, thereby ensuring that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly can be normally and stably connected to the adapter.

[0059] In some embodiments, the guide portions each include a guide surface extending from the other end of the connecting portion to the edge of the first surface. In this embodiment, because the guide surface extends from the other end of the connecting portion to the edge of the first surface, other optical fibers can detach from the first surface at a corner of the first surface, and then from the tail portion. This prevents interference between the tail portion and other optical fibers located between the head and tail portions, thereby ensuring a normal and stable connection between the high-density optical fiber connector assembly and the adapter.

[0060] In some embodiments, the guide surface is a plane or a concave curved surface or a convex curved surface. In this embodiment, by the smooth transition of the guide surface from the connecting portion to the corner of the first surface, other optical fibers can be separated from the tail along the guide surface.

[0061] In some embodiments, the label structure also includes a fiber clamp located between the head and the tail, the fiber clamp being provided on the connecting portion or the slide rail structure, and the fiber clamp being used to clamp the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, since the fiber clamp is provided on the connecting portion, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can be clamped by the fiber clamp. After the optical fiber is fixed, the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion can be narrowed, thereby greatly reducing the probability of other optical fibers being inserted into the gap between the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector and the connecting portion. In addition, since the fiber clamp is provided and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector is fixed on the fiber clamp, a portion of the accommodation space between the head and the tail can be occupied by the fiber clamp and the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers passing through the accommodation space between the head and the tail.

[0062] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp is provided with a slot extending in the direction of the connecting portion. The opening of the slot can be larger than, smaller than, or equal to the diameter of the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector. In this embodiment, the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector can pass through the slot, thereby effectively securing the optical fiber to the fiber clamp via the slot to ensure stable clamping.

[0063] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp includes an inclined surface facing the head portion, the inclined surface extending from the connection portion to an end of the fiber clamp distal from the connection portion, and the inclined surface is disposed at an obtuse angle to the direction in which the connection portion extends. In this embodiment, the obtuse angle formed by the inclined surface and the direction in which the connection portion extends facilitates the movement of other optical fibers between the fiber clamp and the head portion away from the area between the fiber clamp and the head portion via the inclined surface without interfering with the fiber clamp.

[0064] In some embodiments, the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector, the identification surface is perpendicular to the connector axis. In this embodiment, because the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion and is perpendicular to the connector axis, the label information on the identification surface can be easily identified from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector.

[0065] In some embodiments, the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector, the identification surface is perpendicular to the connector axis. In this embodiment, because the identification surface is located on the surface of the tail portion away from the head portion and is perpendicular to the connector axis, the label information on the identification surface can be easily identified from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector.

[0066] In some embodiments, the tail portion is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, and at least two of the multiple faces of the tail portion are identification faces. In this embodiment, when the optical fiber connector assembly is inserted into the adapter, the identification faces on the tail portion can be scanned not only by a front-facing camera but also by cameras positioned in other directions, thereby diversifying application scenarios.

[0067] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connecting portion is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the connecting portion can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diversified.

[0068] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the head is a marking surface for setting label information. In this embodiment, the marking surface on the head can be scanned by a camera device in multiple directions, so that the application scenarios are diverse.

[0069] In a fifth aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a fiber optic connector assembly, comprising a fiber optic connector and a label structure as described in any one of the first, second, third, or fourth aspects above, wherein the body of the fiber optic connector is received within a slot in the head. The fiber optic connector and the label structure may be an integrated structure. The body of the fiber optic connector and the head of the label structure may be an integrated structure.

[0070] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a communication device, including:

[0071] a plug-in frame, on which a plurality of adapters are provided; and

[0072] As described above with respect to the optical fiber connector assembly of the fifth aspect, the optical fiber connector assembly is used to be plugged into the adapter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0073] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art.

[0074] FIG1 is a diagram illustrating an example structure of an optical network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0075] FIG2 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a network node of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0076] FIG2A is an exemplary diagram of a fiber optic connector assembly and other optical fibers provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0077] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of an optical fiber connector assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0078] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0079] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of the label structure in FIG4 from another perspective;

[0080] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of another optical fiber connector assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0081] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0082] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0083] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0084] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0085] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0086] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0087] FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0088] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0089] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0090] FIG16 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0091] FIG17 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0092] FIG18 is a schematic structural diagram of another optical fiber connector assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0093] FIG19 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0094] Explanation of the accompanying symbols: 101, optical line terminal; 102, optical distribution network; 103, optical network unit; 104, fiber distribution frame unit; 105, fiber optic cross-connection box unit; 106, fiber optic splitter box unit; 120, accommodation space; 1000, communication equipment; 1, subrack; 2, adapter; 3, fiber optic connector assembly; 4, other optical fibers; 5, label structure; 6, fiber optic connector; 61, plug; 62, middleware; 63, tail sleeve; 7, optical fiber connected to the fiber optic connector assembly; A, horizontal direction of the subrack; B, vertical direction of the subrack; X, extension direction of the connecting portion; Y, width direction of the head; 10, head; 11, slot; 12, fixing frame; 13, cover; 20, tail; 21, identification surface; 22, first surface; 23, corner; 231, first corner; 232, second corner; 233, third corner; 234, fourth corner; 30. Connecting portion; 31. One end of the connecting portion in the extending direction; 32. The other end of the connecting portion in the extending direction; 33. First portion; 34. Second portion; 341. Hollow accommodating cavity; 40. Slide rail structure; 41. Guide portion; 411. Guide surface; 42. First guide portion; 421. First guide surface; 422. First side portion; 43. Second guide portion; 431. Second guide surface; 432. Second side portion; 44. Accommodating space; 50. Fiber clamp; 51. Slot; 52. Inclined surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0095] The following first explains some of the terms involved in the embodiments of this application.

[0096] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can, for example, be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0097] In this specification, the terms "perpendicular" and "parallel" are explained.

[0098] Vertical: The vertical defined in this application is not limited to an absolute vertical intersection relationship (angle of 90 degrees). It allows for non-absolute vertical intersection relationships caused by factors such as assembly tolerance, design tolerance, and structural flatness. It allows for errors in a small angle range. For example, the assembly error range of 80 to 100 degrees can be understood as a vertical relationship.

[0099] Parallel: The parallel defined in this application is not limited to absolute parallelism. This definition of parallelism can be understood as basic parallelism, allowing for situations where the absolute parallelism is not caused by factors such as assembly tolerance, design tolerance, and the influence of structural flatness. These situations will lead to the sliding fitting part and the first door panel not being absolutely parallel, but this application also defines this situation as parallel.

[0100] This application provides a label structure. Based on the label structure provided by this application, it can accurately and efficiently identify the optical fiber connector assembly, effectively ensuring that the optical fiber connector assembly can accurately transmit optical signals. To better understand the label structure provided by this application, the following first describes the optical network system in which the optical fiber connector assembly using the label structure is applied:

[0101] As shown in FIG1 , FIG1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of an optical network structure provided by the present application. As shown in FIG1 , the present application uses the application of an optical fiber connector assembly in a passive optical network (PON) system as an example for illustrative description:

[0102] The passive optical network system includes an optical line terminal (OLT) 101, which provides a network-side interface for the optical access network (OAN). The OLT 101 connects to upper-layer network-side devices (such as switches and routers) and to one or more optical distribution networks (ODNs) 102.

[0103] The optical distribution network 102 includes a passive optical splitter for optical power distribution, a trunk optical fiber connected between the passive optical splitter and the optical line terminal 101, and the trunk optical fiber is used to realize the transmission of optical signals between the optical line terminal 101 and the optical distribution network 102. The optical distribution network 102 also includes a branch optical fiber connected between the passive optical splitter and the optical network unit 103 (Optical Network Unit, ONU), and the branch optical fiber is used to realize the transmission of optical signals between the optical distribution network 102 and the optical network unit 103.

[0104] When the optical line terminal 101 needs to transmit a downlink optical signal to the optical network unit 103, the optical distribution network 102 transmits the downlink optical signal from the optical line terminal 101 to each optical network unit 103 through a passive optical splitter. Similarly, when the optical network unit 103 needs to transmit an uplink optical signal to the optical line terminal 101, the optical distribution network 102 aggregates the uplink optical signals from the optical network unit 103 and transmits them to the optical line terminal 101.

[0105] The optical network unit 103 provides a user-side interface for the optical access network and is connected to the optical distribution network 102. If the optical network unit 103 also provides user port functions, such as providing an Ethernet user port or a plain old telephone service (POTS) user port, it is called an optical network terminal (ONT). This application collectively refers to the optical network unit 103 or optical network terminal as the optical network unit 103.

[0106] To achieve optical signal transmission, the optical fiber output from the optical line terminal 101 is connected to an optical distribution frame (ODF) unit included in the optical distribution network 102. The optical distribution frame unit 104 may include one or more optical distribution frames.

[0107] Through the distribution of the optical fiber distribution frame unit 104, the output optical fibers are connected to a fiber distribution terminal (FDT) unit. The fiber distribution terminal unit 105 may include one or more fiber distribution terminals.

[0108] The optical fiber junction box unit 105 is used for secondary distribution of optical fibers. The management scope of an optical fiber junction box unit 105 may be a community, a street, or a building, and the number of optical fiber connector assemblies connected to the optical fiber junction box unit 105 can be selected according to the number of users that the optical fiber junction box unit 105 needs to manage.

[0109] The optical fiber junction box unit 105 is connected to the optical fiber access terminal (FAT) unit through optical fibers. The optical fiber access terminal unit 106 includes one or more optical fiber access boxes.

[0110] The optical fiber splitter box unit 106 is connected to the optical network unit 103, wherein the optical fiber splitter box unit 106 is used to connect to the user access point of the home optical fiber, and the home optical fiber section refers to the optical fiber from the optical fiber splitter box unit 106 to the user's home.

[0111] The optical fiber connector assembly provided in this application can be connected to scenarios such as patch cables or pigtails. This example uses the application of optical fiber connector assemblies to both sides of a patch cable as an example for illustrative explanation, that is, the two ends of a patch cable are respectively connected to two optical fiber connector assemblies, and the patch cable can be applied to the optical fiber distribution frame unit 104, the optical fiber junction box unit 105 or the optical fiber splitter box unit 106, without specific limitation.

[0112] For example, the patch cord is connected in any of the following scenarios:

[0113] It is connected between two interconnected optical fiber distribution frames included in the optical fiber distribution frame unit 104, connected between different adapters of the same optical fiber distribution frame, connected between the optical line terminal 101 and the optical fiber distribution frame, connected between two interconnected optical fiber junction boxes included in the optical fiber junction box unit 105, connected between different adapters of the same optical fiber junction box, connected between two interconnected optical fiber distribution boxes included in the optical fiber distribution box unit 106, connected between the optical fiber distribution box unit 106 and the optical terminal box (access terminal box, ATB) or connected between the optical fiber distribution box unit 106 and the optical network unit 103.

[0114] It should be made clear that the various embodiments shown in this application are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, rather than to limit them. Although this application is described in detail with reference to the following embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the following embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this application.

[0115] Figure 2 is a structural example diagram of a network node of a communication device 1000 provided in an embodiment of the present application; the network node of the communication device 1000 shown in this embodiment may be an optical line terminal 101, an optical network unit 103, a fiber optic distribution frame, a fiber optic junction box or a fiber optic splitter box, and this embodiment does not limit the specific type of the network node of the communication device 1000.

[0116] The communication device 1000 includes an insertion frame 1 , on which a plurality of adapters 2 are fixed. The adapters 2 are used for inserting and fixing optical fiber connector assemblies 3 .

[0117] Specifically, taking an adapter 2 included in subrack 1 as an example, adapter 2 has an insertion port for inserting and securing a fiber optic connector assembly 3. When fiber optic connector assembly 3 is inserted into adapter 2, optical signals can be exchanged between fiber optic connector assembly 3 and a network node of communication device 1000.

[0118] The subrack 1 shown in this embodiment may be a high-density subrack 1, wherein a high-density subrack 1 refers to a subrack 1 in which multiple optical fiber connector assemblies 3 are inserted within a unit area of ​​the panel of the subrack 1, and the gaps between adjacent optical fiber connector assemblies 3 are very small. The following describes the arrangement of the high-density subrack 1:

[0119] The multiple adapters 2 included in the subrack 1 form an adapter 2 array. The adapter 2 array includes N rows of adapters 2 arranged horizontally along the subrack 1. The adapter 2 array also includes M columns of adapters 2 arranged vertically along the subrack 1. The horizontal and vertical directions are perpendicular to each other. This embodiment does not limit the specific values ​​of M and N.

[0120] As can be seen, in the high-density subrack 1, the gaps between adjacent fiber optic connectors are very small, and the number of fiber optic connector assemblies 3 inserted in the subrack 1 is very large, resulting in interference between the numerous optical fibers connected to the numerous fiber optic connector assemblies 3. Referring to FIG2A , there is a high probability that other optical fibers 4 will pass between the head 10 and tail 20 of the label structure 5 of the fiber optic connector assembly 3. Due to the interference of the tail 20 of the label structure 5 with other optical fibers 4, when the fiber optic connector assembly 3 is removed from the adapter 2, other fiber optic connector assemblies 3 may become loose or be indirectly removed, resulting in the inability to properly communicate optical signals between the fiber optic connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0121] The specific structure of the optical fiber connector assembly 3 shown in this embodiment is described below:

[0122] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fiber optic connector assembly 3 provided in an embodiment of the present application. The fiber optic connector assembly 3 in the embodiment of FIG3 can be used not only in the network node of the frame-shaped communication device 1000 in FIG2 , where the ports of the network node of the communication device 1000 are arranged in multiple rows or columns, but can also be used in the network node of the communication device 1000 where the ports are arranged in a single row or column.

[0123] 3 , the optical fiber connector assembly 3 includes an optical fiber connector 6 and a label structure 5. The optical fiber connector 6 is connected to the adapter 2 in the network node of the communication device 1000 to realize the interaction of optical signals. The label structure 5 is connected to the optical fiber connector 6. Since label information is set on the label structure 5, it can accurately identify the corresponding information of the port and realize digital management of port resources.

[0124] In some embodiments, the optical fiber connector 6 includes a plug 61, an intermediate member 62, and a boot 63. The intermediate member 62 is connected between the plug 61 and the boot 63. The boot 63 is connected to an optical fiber, wherein the optical fiber is connected to the optical fiber located inside the optical fiber connector 6 to achieve optical signal transmission. The plug 61 is inserted into the adapter 2 to achieve a connection between the optical fiber connector 6 and the adapter 2.

[0125] The type of the optical fiber connector 6 in this embodiment is not limited. For example, the type of the optical fiber connector 6 shown in this embodiment is any one of the following: a ferrule connector (FC) type optical fiber connector, a subscriber connector (SC) type optical fiber connector, a lucent connector (LC) type optical fiber connector, a straight tip (ST) type optical fiber connector, or a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) type optical fiber connector, etc.

[0126] In some embodiments, the label structure 5 includes a head 10, a tail 20, and a connecting portion 30 and a slide rail structure 40 located between the head 10 and the tail 20, wherein the connecting portion 30 has two ends in its extension direction X, one end 31 of the connecting portion 30 in its extension direction X is connected to the head 10, and the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in its extension direction X is connected to the tail 20 through the slide rail structure 40, that is, the slide rail structure 40 is connected between the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X and the tail 20.

[0127] It is understood that in some embodiments, the connecting portion 30 is generally in the shape of a straight strip, and the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 is the length direction of the connecting portion 30. The head portion 10, the connecting portion 30, the slide rail structure 40, and the tail portion 20 are sequentially connected along the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30. In other embodiments, the connecting portion 30 is in the shape of a strip with a certain curvature, and the extension direction is the trajectory of the extension of the connecting portion 30.

[0128] In some embodiments, the head 10 is connected to the optical fiber connector 6, for example, the head 10 is connected to the plug 61 of the optical fiber connector 6. It is understood that in other embodiments, the label structure 5 can also be connected to the middle piece 62 and the tail sleeve 63 of the optical fiber connector 6.

[0129] In some embodiments, the head 10 is provided with a slot 11 , and the plug 61 is disposed in the slot 11 .

[0130] In some embodiments, a receiving space 120 is defined between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. The plug 61 of the optical fiber connector 6 is inserted into the slot 11, and the intermediate member 62 and tail sleeve 63 of the optical fiber connector 6 are located in the receiving space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the plug 61 and intermediate member 62 of the optical fiber connector 6 may be inserted into the slot 11, and the tail sleeve 63 may be located in the receiving space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. By locating the intermediate member 62 and / or tail sleeve 63 of the connector within the receiving space 120, the volume of the optical fiber connector assembly 3 can be effectively reduced, thereby facilitating miniaturization of the optical fiber connector assembly 3.

[0131] In some embodiments, the tail portion 20 includes a label surface 21 , on which label information is set for easy identification.

[0132] It can be understood that the label information shown on the identification surface 21 in this embodiment can be set on the identification surface 21 when the optical fiber connector assembly 3 leaves the factory, or the label information can be set on the identification surface 21 when the optical fiber connector assembly 3 is used subsequently.

[0133] The label information used to identify the optical fiber connector 6 on the identification surface 21 in this embodiment is not limited, as long as the label information can uniquely identify the optical fiber connector 6. In other words, different label information can be used to identify different optical fiber connectors 6. For example, the label information can be a QR code, a unique identifier, a barcode, or digital text information that uniquely identifies the optical fiber connector 6.

[0134] It is understandable that, due to the accommodation space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20, and the high-density arrangement of the optical fiber connector assemblies 3 in the subrack 1, other optical fibers 4 connected to other optical fiber connector assemblies 3 may be mixed into the accommodation space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20. The optical fiber connector assembly 3 in the embodiment of the present application can effectively prevent interference with the optical fiber connector assembly 3 by other optical fibers 4 located in the accommodation space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20.

[0135] In some embodiments, since the slide rail structure 40 is located between the tail portion 20 and the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30, the slide rail structure 40 can cause the other optical fibers 4 located in the accommodating space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 to slide along the slide rail structure 40 and disengage from the tail portion 20, thereby preventing the tail portion 20 from clamping the other optical fibers 4. As a result, the other optical fibers 4 and the tail portion 20 will not interfere with each other, and the connection between some optical fiber connector assemblies 3 and the adapter 2 will not become loose. For example, after the slide rail structure 40 extends from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to the multiple corners 23 of the first surface 22, a smooth transition surface will be formed on the slide rail structure 40 from the connecting portion 30 to the corners 23 of the first plane, thereby preventing the other optical fibers 4 and the tail portion 20 from interfering with each other. This can be specifically analyzed through the embodiment of the label structure 5 in the following embodiment.

[0136] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a label structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the label structure 5 in Figure 4 from another perspective. The label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4 can be used not only in the optical fiber connector assembly 3 in the embodiment of Figure 3, but can also be used in conjunction with other types of optical fiber connectors.

[0137] 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the tag structure 5 includes a head portion 10 , a connecting portion 30 , a slide rail structure 40 , and a tail portion 20 that are sequentially connected along an extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 .

[0138] The surface of the tail portion 20 facing the head portion 10 is the first surface 22, which is also the surface connected to the slide rail structure 40. In other words, the slide rail structure 40 is connected to the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X and the first surface 22 of the tail portion 20.

[0139] The first surface 22 has a plurality of corners 23 formed by the edges of the first surface 22, and each corner 23 may be stuck with other optical fibers 4 located between the head 10 and the tail 20 (refer to FIG2A). The slide rail structure 40 in the embodiment of the present application can prevent each corner 23 of the first surface 22 from being stuck with other optical fibers 4 located between the head 10 and the tail 20.

[0140] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 extends from the connecting portion 30 to multiple corners 23 of the first surface 22. That is, the slide rail structure 40 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to each corner 23 of the first surface 22. This allows other optical fibers 4 to be detached from any corner 23 via the slide rail structure 40, thereby allowing other optical fibers 4 to detach from the first surface 22, thereby preventing the first surface 22 from interfering with other optical fibers 4. This ensures that when the optical fiber connector assemblies 3 are densely inserted into the insertion frame 1, there is no interference between the optical fibers and the optical fiber connector assemblies 3, ensuring that the densely arranged optical fiber connector assemblies 3 can be properly and stably connected to the adapter 2.

[0141] It should be noted that the "corner 23" in the embodiments of the present application refers to a substantially angled portion. For example, some corners may be rounded but still constitute the "corner 23" in the present application. The "corner 23" in the embodiments of the present application is formed by the edge of the first surface 22, and is the portion where two adjacent sides of the first surface 22 intersect, and may potentially trap other optical fibers 4.

[0142] It is understandable that the structure and shape of the slide rail structure 40 can be various, as long as the other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 can be separated from the tail portion 20 along the slide rail structure 40 .

[0143] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 includes a plurality of guide portions 41. The plurality of guide portions 41 extend from the connecting portion 30 to the first surface 22. Specifically, the plurality of guide portions 41 extend from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to the plurality of corners 23 of the first surface 22, and each corner 23 is connected to a guide portion 41. Because the plurality of guide portions 41 extend from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to the plurality of corners 23, other optical fibers 4 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 can smoothly pass through the plurality of guide portions 41 to disengage from the plurality of corners 23 of the first surface 22. Moreover, because each corner 23 is connected to a guide portion 41, each corner 23 can be guided by the guide portion 41 to avoid being stuck with other optical fibers 4. This allows other optical fibers 4 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 to avoid interference with the tail portion 20, thereby ensuring that the high-density optical fiber connector assembly 3 can be properly and stably connected to the adapter 2. In addition, since the slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of guide portions 41 , the guide portions 41 can be reasonably arranged according to the positions of the plurality of corner portions 23 of the first surface 22 , thereby increasing the diversity of the design of the guide portions 41 .

[0144] In some embodiments, some of the plurality of guiding portions 41 may extend from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to one of the corners 23 of the first surface 22 .

[0145] In some embodiments, some of the multiple guide portions 41 can extend from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to multiple corners 23 of the first surface 22, for example, they can extend from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to 2, 3 or 4 corners 23 of the first surface 22.

[0146] 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the guide portion 41 includes a guide surface 411. The guide portion 41 guides the other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 via the guide surface 411, thereby guiding the optical fibers away from the first surface 22. It should be noted that the guide surface 411 refers to the surface of the guide portion 41 that can contact the other optical fibers 4 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. For example, the surface of the guide portion 41 facing away from the first surface 22 is the guide surface 411 in this embodiment.

[0147] In some embodiments, the guide surface 411 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to at least one of the multiple corner portions 23. It will be understood that in some embodiments, the guide surface 411 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to one of the multiple corner portions 23. In some embodiments, the guide surface 411 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to multiple corner portions 23. Since the guide surface 411 extends from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to at least one of the multiple corners 23, the other optical fibers 4 located between the head 10 and the tail 20 can slide along the guide surface 411 from the connecting portion 30 to the corner 23 of the first surface 22, and then detach from the first surface 22 from the corner 23 of the first surface 22, and then detach from the tail 20. This can avoid mutual interference between the tail 20 and the other optical fibers 4 located between the head 10 and the tail 20, thereby ensuring that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly 3 can be normally and stably connected to the adapter 2.

[0148] In some embodiments, the structures of the multiple guide portions 41 are different. To distinguish the different guide portions 41, the guide surface 411 extending from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to one of the multiple corner portions 23 is defined as the first guide surface 421, and the guide portion 41 including the first guide surface 421 is defined as the first guide portion 42. The guide surface 411 extending from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to two adjacent corner portions 23 is defined as the second guide surface 431, and the guide portion 41 including the second guide surface 431 is defined as the second guide portion 43. The label structure 5 in the embodiment of the present application can be provided with a corresponding number of first guide portions 42 and second guide portions 43 based on the number of corner portions 23 of the first surface 22 and the shape of the first surface 22.

[0149] In some embodiments, the plurality of guide portions 41 include at least one first guide portion 42 and at least one second guide portion 43. The first guide surface 421 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to one of the plurality of corner portions 23, and the second guide surface 431 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to two adjacent corner portions 23 among the plurality of corner portions 23. For example, in some embodiments, one first guide portion 42 and two second guide portions 43 may be provided. For another example, in some embodiments, two first guide portions 42 and two second guide portions 43 may be provided. For another example, in some embodiments, multiple first guide portions 42 may be provided without the second guide portion 43. Alternatively, multiple second guide portions 43 may be provided without the first guide portion 42. In this embodiment, the coordination of the first guide portion 42 and the second wire portion with the first surface 22 of the tail portion 20 can increase the design diversity of the tail portion 20 of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of the present application.

[0150] In some embodiments, the first surface 22 includes four corners 23. For ease of description, the four corners 23 are defined as a first corner 231, a second corner 232, a third corner 233, and a fourth corner 234. The slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment includes a first guide portion 42 and two second guide portions 43. That is, in this embodiment, the first guide surface 421 and the second guide surfaces 431 are used to allow the other optical fibers 4 located in the accommodation space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 to be separated from the first surface 22. Specifically, the first guide surface 421 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to the first corner 231, one second guide surface 431 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to the second corner 232 and the third corner 233, and another second guide surface 431 extends from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X to the third corner 233 and the fourth corner 234. In this embodiment, the other optical fibers 4 in the accommodation space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20 slide over the first corner 231 through the first guide surface 421, and slide over the second corner 232 and the third corner 233 through one of the second guide surfaces 431, and slide over the third corner 233 and the fourth corner 234 through another second guide surface 431, so that the four corners 23 of the first surface 22 can avoid being stuck with the other optical fibers 4, thereby preventing the tail 20 from interfering with the other optical fibers 4 in the accommodation space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20. In addition, since one of the second guide surfaces 431 extends from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to the second corner 232 and the third corner 233, and the other second guide surface 431 extends from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to the third corner 233 and the fourth corner 234, the two second guide surfaces 431 are connected at the third corner 233, so that the two second guide surfaces 431 can prevent other optical fibers 4 from passing through the area between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, and can also reduce the probability of the optical fiber mistakenly passing through the area between the first guide portion 42 and the first surface 22.

[0151] In some embodiments, the second guide portion 43 is roughly a plate-shaped structure, and the second guide portion 43 includes a second edge portion 432 connected to the first surface 22, wherein the second edge portion 432 is connected to the edge where two adjacent corners 23 of the first surface 22 are located, for example, the second edge portion 432 is connected to the edge where the second corner 232 and the third corner 233 on the first surface 22 mentioned above are located, thereby avoiding the formation of a perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, so as to avoid other optical fibers 4 from mistakenly passing through the perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22.

[0152] In some embodiments, the second guide portion 43 is shaped like a triangular plate, and the three corners of the second guide portion 43 are respectively connected to the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X and two adjacent corner portions 23 .

[0153] In some embodiments, the first guide portion 42 is generally plate-shaped and includes a first edge portion 422. The first edge portion 422 extends from one of the corners 23 of the first surface 22 to the second guide portion 43, and the first edge portion 422 is aligned with the first surface 22. This prevents the formation of a through hole between the first guide portion 42 and the first surface 22, thereby preventing other optical fibers 4 from accidentally passing through the through hole between the first guide portion 42 and the first surface 22.

[0154] It is understandable that in some other embodiments, the first guide portion 42 may not be a plate-shaped structure, but may be a columnar structure or other structures.

[0155] In some embodiments, the guide surface 411 can be a flat surface. In other embodiments, the guide surface 411 can be a concave or convex surface. The guide surface 411 can also be any combination of flat surfaces, concave surfaces, and convex surfaces, such as a combination of multiple flat surfaces or a combination of flat surfaces and curved surfaces. The smooth transition of the guide surface 411 from the connecting portion 30 to the corner 23 of the first surface 22 allows the other optical fibers 4 to be separated from the tail portion 20 along the guide surface 411.

[0156] For example, in some embodiments, the first guide surface 421 is a plane.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first surface 22 is square when it includes four corners 23. Of course, in other embodiments, the first surface 22 may also be a rhombus, rectangle, trapezoid, or other shapes. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the first surface 22 may include three corners 23, five corners 23, six corners 23, or a greater number of corners 23.

[0158] 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the label structure 5 further includes a fiber clamp 50 positioned between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. The fiber clamp 50 is disposed on the connecting portion 30 and is used to clamp the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6. In this embodiment, the fiber clamp 50 is provided on the connecting portion 30, thereby clamping the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6. After the optical fiber is secured, the gap between the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 and the connecting portion 30 is narrowed, thereby significantly reducing the probability of other optical fibers 4 being inserted into the gap between the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 and the connecting portion 30. Furthermore, after the fiber clamp 50 is provided and the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 is secured to the fiber clamp 50, the fiber clamp 50 and the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 occupy a portion of the accommodation space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20, thereby reducing the probability of other optical fibers 4 passing through the accommodation space 120 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20. Combined with the slide rail structure 40 described above, the probability of other optical fibers 4 getting stuck with the tail portion 20 can be greatly reduced, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2 .

[0159] It can be understood that, under the premise of ensuring that the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 can be bent smoothly, the position of the fiber clamp 50 can be at any position in the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30. For example, in some embodiments, the fiber clamp 50 is located at the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30, so that the distance between the fiber clamp 50 and the first surface 22 of the tail 20 can be minimized, thereby effectively reducing the probability of other optical fibers 4 entering the area between the fiber clamp 50 and the first surface 22, thereby effectively reducing the number of other optical fibers 4 that may interfere with the tail 20 of the label structure 5, and thus reducing the probability of other optical fibers 4 interfering with the tail 20 of the label structure 5, so as to ensure a stable connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0160] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp 50 is provided with a slot 51 extending along the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30. The optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 can pass through the slot 51, thereby effectively fixing the optical fiber 7 to the fiber clamp 50 through the slot 51 to ensure clamping stability.

[0161] In some embodiments, the size of the opening of the slot 51 is smaller than the diameter of the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6. Since the size of the opening of the slot 51 is smaller than the diameter of the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6, the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 can be effectively fixed on the fiber clamp 50 to ensure clamping stability.

[0162] It is understandable that the size of the opening of the card slot 51 may also be greater than or equal to the diameter of the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6, as long as the card slot 51 can limit the optical fiber 7.

[0163] In some embodiments, the fiber clamp 50 includes an inclined surface 52 toward the head 10, and the inclined surface 52 extends from the connecting portion 30 to the end of the fiber clamp 50 away from the connecting portion 30. Through the inclined surface 52, other optical fibers 4 located between the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 can be effectively guided to outside the area where the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 are located, thereby preventing interference between the fiber clamp 50 and other optical fibers 4, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0164] In some embodiments, the inclined surface 52 and the extending direction X of the connecting portion 30 are arranged at a substantially obtuse angle 23. Since the inclined surface 52 and the extending direction X of the connecting portion 30 are arranged at a substantially obtuse angle 23, other optical fibers 4 located between the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 can be easily moved away from the area between the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 via the inclined surface 52 without interfering with the fiber clamp 50.

[0165] It is understood that the inclined surface 52 may be a plane. In other embodiments, the inclined surface 52 may also be a curved surface, such as a concave surface or a convex surface.

[0166] It is understood that the structure of the fiber clamp 50 may also be other structures besides the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, the fiber clamp 50 may also be a movable clamp structure. For example, the fiber clamp 50 may also be provided with a through hole extending in the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30, and the optical fiber is inserted into the through hole to achieve the fixation of the optical fiber. As long as the fiber clamp 50 has any structure that can fix the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6, it is within the scope of protection of this application.

[0167] 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the head 10 includes a fixing frame 12 and a cover 13 detachably fixed to the fixing frame 12. The fixing frame 12 is provided with a slot 11. The cover 13 is detachably fixed to the opening of the slot 11. The slot 11 can accommodate the aforementioned optical fiber connector 6, such as the plug 61 or the intermediate piece 62 of the optical fiber connector 6. After the cover 13 is fixed to the fixing frame 12, the opening of the slot 11 can be sealed with the cover 13, and the optical fiber connector 6 located in the slot 11 can be fixed in the slot 11. By removing the cover 13, the optical fiber connector 6 can be easily removed from the slot 11. This allows the label structure 5 in this embodiment to easily replace or maintain the clamped optical fiber connector 6.

[0168] 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the identification surface 21 is the surface of the tail portion 20 that is away from the head portion 10. That is, in the axial direction or length direction of the optical fiber connector 6, the identification surface 21 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector 6. In this embodiment, because the identification surface 21 is located on the surface of the tail portion 20 that is away from the head portion 10 and is perpendicular to the axial direction of the optical fiber connector 6, it is convenient to identify the label information on the identification surface 21 from the axial direction of the optical fiber connector 6. Therefore, after a large number of optical fiber connector assemblies 3 are densely connected to the adapter 2 on the subrack 1, the identification surfaces 21 can be uniformly oriented in the same direction to facilitate uniform scanning.

[0169] In some embodiments, the tail portion 20 is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, at least two of which are identification faces 21. By utilizing at least two identification faces 21, the identification faces 21 can be effectively scanned in a variety of application scenarios. For example, in some retractable fiber optic distribution frames, the front panel is a closed structure that cannot be opened. Even if the identification face 21 cannot be seen and scanned from the front, it can still be scanned from other directions.

[0170] In some embodiments, the tail portion 20 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure, wherein the surface facing the head portion 10 is a first surface 22, and the other surfaces of the tail portion 20 can be configured as identification surfaces 21. For example, in some embodiments, two opposing surfaces of the tail portion 20 in the width direction Y of the head portion 10 (the width direction as shown in the accompanying drawings) are configured as identification surfaces 21. Furthermore, the surface of the tail portion 20 opposite the first surface 22, i.e., the surface away from the head portion 10, is configured as the identification surface 21. The width direction Y of the head portion 10 is greater than the height direction of the head portion 10, and the length direction of the head portion 10 corresponds to the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30. With this design, when the optical fiber connector assembly 3 is inserted into the adapter 2, the identification surface 21 of the tail portion 20 can be scanned not only by a camera positioned on the front (i.e., facing the tail portion 20 in the direction of extension of the connecting portion 30), but also by a camera positioned on the width direction Y of the head portion 10.

[0171] Of course, in other embodiments, all surfaces except the first surface 22 can be set as the identification surface 21. This can adapt to more application scenarios. In addition, the identification surface 21 can also be set on other heads 10 or connecting parts 30.

[0172] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another optical fiber connector assembly 3 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Compared with the optical fiber connector assembly 3 in Figure 3, the label structure 5 and the optical fiber connector 6 of the optical fiber connector assembly 3 in this embodiment are no longer detachably connected. The label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 6 is an improved label structure 5 based on the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 3 and 4. Therefore, the terms mentioned in Figures 3 to 5 in the foregoing text will not be repeated in the following text, and you can directly refer to the description in Figures 4 and 5 in the foregoing text. The parts of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 6 that are the same as the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 3 and 4 will not be repeated in the following text, and you can also directly refer to the description in Figures 4 and 5 in the foregoing text. The following mainly describes the distinguishing features of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 6 and the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 3 to 5.

[0173] 6 , the head 10 of the tag structure 5 is an integrated structure and does not have a detachable cover 13 similar to the embodiment of FIG. 4 . The optical fiber connector 6 is also directly encapsulated within the head 10. In this embodiment, the head 10 can serve as the plug 61 of the optical fiber connector 6 and directly connect to the adapter 2. This design can improve the overall structural strength of the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and extend its service life.

[0174] The following multiple embodiments are described using the example of the first surface 22 having four corners 23. The following will describe the various embodiments of the slide rail structure 40 with different structures using Figures 7 to 12. The head portion 10 of the label structure 5 in Figures 7 to 11 is described using the head portion 10 of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 6 as an example. It is understood that the slide rail structure 40 with different structures can also be applied to the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4.

[0175] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG7-FIG13 is an improved tag structure 5 based on the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG4, so the terms mentioned in FIG4 and FIG5 in the above text will not be repeated in detail below, and the description of FIG4 and FIG5 in the above text can be directly referred to. The parts of the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG7-FIG13 that are the same as those in the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG4 will not be repeated in detail below, and the description of FIG4 and FIG5 in the above text can also be directly referred to. The following mainly describes the distinguishing features between the label structure 5 in the embodiments of FIG. 7 to FIG. 13 and the label structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG. 4 .

[0176] Referring to FIG7 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG4 , the first guide portion 42 in this embodiment has a different configuration. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 42 includes a first guide surface 421, which is a concave surface. By configuring the first guide surface 421 as a concave surface, the other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 can be guided by the first guide surface 421 and the other guide surfaces 411 to smoothly disengage from the tail portion 20 without becoming stuck therewith, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0177] Referring to FIG8 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the tag structure 5 in FIG4 , the first guide portion 42 in this embodiment has a different configuration. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 42 includes a first guide surface 421 that is a convex surface. By configuring the first guide surface 421 as a convex surface, the other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 can be easily guided by the first guide surface 421 and the other guide surfaces 411 to smoothly disengage from the tail portion 20.

[0178] 9 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG. 4 , the slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment includes three second guide portions 43 instead of the first guide portion 42. The second guide surfaces 431 of the three second guide portions 43 are all planes. By setting the three second guide surfaces 431 as planes, it is also possible to facilitate the smooth separation of the other optical fibers 4 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 from the tail portion 20 under the guidance of the three second guide surfaces 431. Moreover, since the second guide portion 43 has a second edge portion 432 connected to the first surface 22, it is possible to avoid the formation of a perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, thereby further preventing other optical fibers 4 from mistakenly passing through the perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, thereby further reducing the possibility of interference between the optical fibers and the label structure 5.

[0179] Referring to FIG10 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG4 , the slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment also includes three second guide portions 43, but does not include the first guide portion 42. At least one second guide surface 431 of the three second guide portions 43 is a concave surface, while the remaining second guide surfaces 431 are flat surfaces. By setting the three second guide surfaces 431 as flat or concave surfaces, it is also possible to facilitate the smooth separation of other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 from the tail portion 20 under the guidance of the three second guide surfaces 431. This can also further prevent other optical fibers 4 from accidentally passing through the perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, thereby further reducing the possibility of interference between the optical fibers and the label structure 5.

[0180] Referring to FIG11 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG4 , the slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment also includes three second guide portions 43, but does not include the first guide portion 42. At least one second guide surface 431 of the three second guide portions 43 is a convex surface, while the remaining second guide surfaces 431 are flat surfaces. By configuring the three second guide surfaces 431 as flat or convex surfaces, other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 can be guided by the three second guide surfaces 431 to smoothly detach from the tail portion 20. This can also further prevent other optical fibers 4 from accidentally passing through the perforation between the second guide portion 43 and the first surface 22, thereby further reducing the possibility of interference between the optical fibers and the label structure 5.

[0181] Referring to FIG12 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG4 , the first guide portion 42 of this embodiment is different in form. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 42 is a columnar structure. The first guide portion 42 also facilitates the smooth disengagement of the other optical fibers 4 between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 from the tail portion 20 under the guidance of the first guide portion 42 and other guide portions 41 without getting stuck in the tail portion 20, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0182] It is understandable that the first guide portion 42 can be a straight rod-shaped structure or a rod-shaped structure with a certain curvature.

[0183] It is understandable that the different slide rail structures 40 in the embodiments of FIG. 7 to FIG. 12 can be combined with each other. For example, the guide surface 411 can be a random combination of a concave surface, a convex surface and a flat surface.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 13 , in some embodiments, unlike the slide rail structure 40 of the label structure 5 in FIG. 4 , the slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment is a frustum-shaped structure. One end of the slide rail structure 40 facing the connection portion 30 is connected to the other end 32 of the connection portion 30 in the extension direction X. The end of the slide rail structure 40 facing the first surface 22 is connected to the first surface 22, and the edge of the end of the slide rail structure 40 facing the first surface 22 substantially coincides with the edge of the first surface 22. The slide rail structure 40 in this embodiment can also effectively guide other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 to smoothly disengage from the tail portion 20 without getting stuck therein, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0185] It is understandable that in some other embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 may also be a prism-shaped structure.

[0186] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, it can be understood that the first surface of the tail is basically covered by the slide rail structure, so it cannot be directly shown in the drawings. Only the edge of the first surface can be seen in the drawings. Of course, it can also be understood that the slide rail structure is composed of the first surface of the tail. In this case, the slide rail structure is part of the tail.

[0187] It should be noted that, for a certain optical fiber connector assembly 3, the optical fibers other than the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 in the accommodating space 120 between the head 10 and the tail 20 of the corresponding label structure 5 are all referred to as "other optical fibers 4" above or below.

[0188] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of another tag structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG14 is an improved tag structure 5 based on the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG3 and FIG4 , so the terms mentioned in FIG3 to FIG5 in the foregoing text will not be repeated in the following text, and the descriptions in FIG4 and FIG5 in the foregoing text may be directly referred to. The parts of the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG14 that are the same as those in the embodiment of FIG3 and FIG4 will not be repeated in the following text, and the descriptions in FIG4 and FIG5 in the foregoing text may also be directly referred to. The following mainly describes the distinguishing features of the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG14 and the tag structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG3 to FIG5 .

[0189] 14 , the position of the fiber clamp 50 of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of FIG14 is different from that of the fiber clamp 50 of the label structure 5 in FIG4 . In this embodiment, since the fiber clamp 50 is provided on the slide rail structure 40, the distance between the fiber clamp 50 and the first surface 22 can be further reduced while ensuring that the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 can be bent smoothly, thereby further reducing the probability of other optical fibers 4 passing through the area between the fiber clamp 50 and the first surface 22. The area between the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 accommodates the tail sleeve 63 of the optical fiber connector 6 and the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6, and since the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 is fixed by the fiber clamp 50, the gap between the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 and the connecting portion 30 is insufficient to insert other optical fibers 4, so that the label structure in this embodiment can effectively reduce the accommodating space 120 for other optical fibers 4 to pass through the head 10 and the tail 20, thereby reducing the interference between other optical fibers 4 and the tail 20 of the label structure 5, so as to ensure the stability of the connection between the optical fiber connector assembly 3 and the adapter 2.

[0190] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 includes three second guide portions 43, which enclose an accommodating space 44. The fiber clamp 50 is disposed in the accommodating space 44 enclosed by the three second guide portions 43. In this case, the three edges of the first surface 22 are connected to the three second edges 432 of the three second guide portions 43 in a one-to-one correspondence. The first surface 22 also has one edge that is not blocked by the second guide portion 43, so that the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 can extend out of the accommodating space 44 from this unblocked edge. In this embodiment, the three second guide portions 43 can prevent interference between other optical fibers 4 and the tail portion 20. The fiber clamp 50 disposed in the accommodating space 44 can also secure the optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6. Furthermore, the length between the fiber clamp 50 and the head portion 10 can be effectively increased to accommodate an optical fiber connector 6 having a relatively long tail sleeve 63.

[0191] Figure 15 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 16 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 17 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application; the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 15 to 17 is an improved label structure 5 based on the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4, so the terms mentioned in Figures 4 and 5 in the previous text will not be repeated in the following text, and you can directly refer to the description in Figures 4 and 5 in the previous text. The parts of the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 15 to 17 that are the same as the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4 will not be repeated in the following text, and you can also directly refer to the description in Figures 4 and 5 in the previous text. The following mainly describes the distinguishing features of the label structure 5 in the embodiments of Figures 15 to 17 and the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4.

[0192] 15 , in some embodiments, the tail portion 20 of the label structure 5 is in the shape of a cuboid, and the head portion 10 of the label structure 5 is an integrated structure without the detachable cover 13 of the embodiment of FIG. 4 .

[0193] In some embodiments, two opposing surfaces of the tail portion 20 in the width direction Y of the head portion 10 are provided as identification surfaces 21, and the surface of the tail portion 20 away from the head portion 10 is provided as the identification surface 21. In this embodiment, three identification surfaces 21 are provided. Therefore, when multiple optical fiber connector assemblies 3 are arranged closely in a single row, at least one identification surface 21 in the width direction Y of the head portion 10 can face the camera on the upper side of the subrack 1. Therefore, even if the identification surface 21 of the tail portion 20 away from the head portion 10 is blocked, the identification surface 21 in the width direction Y of the head portion 10 can still be scanned by the camera on the upper side of the subrack 1. This enables the label structure 5 of this embodiment to accurately identify label information in a wider range of application scenarios.

[0194] Referring to Figure 16 , in some embodiments, the connecting portion 30 includes a first portion 33 and a second portion 34, wherein the first portion 33 is rod-shaped and the second portion 34 is a hollow frame-like structure. The first portion 33 is connected between the slide rail structure 40 and the second portion 34, and the second portion 34 is connected between the first portion 33 and the head portion 10. The head portion 10 in this embodiment can be an integrated structure or the detachable head portion 10 structure shown in Figure 4 . The optical fiber connector 6 is assembled into the slot 11 of the head portion 10 and the hollow receiving cavity 341 of the second portion 34. A fiber clamp 50 is provided on the first portion 33. The optical fiber 7 connected to the optical fiber connector 6 extends out of the hollow receiving cavity 341 of the second portion 34 and is secured by the fiber clamp 50. In this embodiment, the second portion 34 and the slot 11 of the head portion 10 can accommodate most or all of the optical fiber connector 6, thereby improving the protection of the optical fiber connector 6.

[0195] In some embodiments, a section of the surface of the second portion 34 facing the first portion 33 is set as the identification surface 21. It can be understood that multiple surfaces of the second portion 34 can be set as the identification surface 21, or part of the surfaces can be set as the identification surface 21.

[0196] In some embodiments, two opposing surfaces of the second portion 34 facing the first portion 33 in the width direction Y of the head 10 are both configured as identification surfaces 21. Therefore, when multiple fiber optic connector assemblies 3 are closely arranged in a single row, at least one identification surface 21 in the width direction Y of the head 10 can face the camera on the upper side of the subrack 1, allowing the camera on the upper side of the subrack 1 to accurately identify the label information.

[0197] 17 , in some embodiments, compared to the embodiment in FIG16 , the identification surface 21 is provided on a surface of the second portion 34 facing the head 10 . For other parts, reference may be made to the embodiment in FIG16 and no further description is given here.

[0198] FIG18 is a schematic structural diagram of another optical fiber connector assembly 3 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0199] Referring to Figure 18 , in some embodiments, a fiber optic connector assembly 3 includes a fiber optic connector 6 and a label structure 5. The fiber optic connector 6 can refer to the fiber optic connector 6 described in the previous embodiments and will not be described in detail here. The fiber optic connector 6 and the label structure 5 can be an integrated structure. For example, the body of the fiber optic connector 6 can be integrated with the head 10 of the label structure 5.

[0200] The label structure 5 only includes the head 10 of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 4 above, and does not include the connecting portion 30 and the tail 20 of the label structure 5 in the above text. The head 10 in this embodiment is mounted on the middle piece 62 of the optical fiber connector 6. The head 10 also includes a fixed frame 12 and a cover 13 that is detachably mounted on the fixed frame 12. The outer surface of the head 10 is provided with an identification surface 21. It is understandable that multiple outer surfaces of the fixed frame 12 and the outer surface of the cover 13 can be set as the identification surface 21. Of course, part of the surface can also be set as the identification surface 21 to set the label information. In this embodiment, since the tail 20 in the above embodiment is not provided, interference between the tail 20 and other optical fibers 4 can be avoided.

[0201] FIG19 is a schematic structural diagram of another label structure 5 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0202] 19 , the label structure 5 includes a head 10, a tail 20, and a slide rail structure 40 and a connecting portion 30 located between the head 10 and the tail 20. The head 10 is used to be fixedly connected to the optical fiber connector 6. The tail 20 includes an identification surface 21 for setting label information. One end 31 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X is connected to the head 10, and the slide rail structure 40 is connected to the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 in the extension direction X and the first surface 22 of the tail 20 facing the head 10.

[0203] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 includes a plurality of guide portions 41 extending from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 to the edge of the first surface 22. The plurality of guide portions 41 are spaced apart around the edge of the first surface 22. In this embodiment, the plurality of guide portions 41 extending from the other end 32 of the connecting portion 30 to the edge of the first surface 22 and spaced apart around the edge of the first surface 22 can prevent interference with other optical fibers 4 even when the edge of the first surface 22 is curved, thereby ensuring that a high-density optical fiber connector assembly 3 can be properly and stably connected to the adapter 2.

[0204] In some embodiments, the edge of the first surface 22 is a curve, for example, the first surface 22 may be circular or elliptical, etc. Specifically, the first surface 22 may be a surface of any shape without the aforementioned corners.

[0205] In some embodiments, the first surface 22 is circular, and the central angle corresponding to the positions where any two adjacent guide portions 41 connect with the edges of the first surface 22 does not exceed 90 degrees.

[0206] In some embodiments, the slide rail structure 40 includes a plurality of guide portions 41, which extend from the other end 32 of the extension direction X of the connecting portion 30 to the edge of the first surface 22, thereby enabling other optical fibers 4 located between the head portion 10 and the tail portion 20 to avoid interference with the tail portion 20, thereby ensuring that the high-density arranged optical fiber connector assembly 3 can be normally and stably connected to the adapter 2.

[0207] In some embodiments, the identification surface 21 is provided on a surface of the tail portion 20 away from the head portion 10 .

[0208] It is understandable that the fiber clamp 50 and the head 10 of the label structure 5 in the embodiment of Figure 19 can all refer to the previous embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0209] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A label structure (5), characterized in that: The label structure (5) comprises a head (10), a tail (20), and a connecting portion (30) connected between the head (10) and the tail (20), wherein the head (10) is used to connect to the optical fiber connector (6), and the tail (20) comprises a marking surface (21), and the marking surface (21) is used to set label information; The label structure (5) further comprises a fiber clamp (50) provided on the connecting portion (30), wherein the fiber clamp (50) is used for clamping the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector (6).

2. The label structure (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber clamp (50) is provided with a clamping slot (51) penetrating in the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30).

3. The label structure (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fiber clamp (50) includes an inclined surface (52) toward the head (10), and the inclined surface (52) extends from the connecting portion (30) to the end of the fiber clamp (50) away from the connecting portion (30), and the inclined surface (52) is arranged at an obtuse angle (23) with the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30).

4. The label structure (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label structure (5) further comprises a slide rail structure (40), wherein the slide rail structure (40) is connected between the connecting portion (30) and a first surface (22) of the tail portion (20) facing the head portion (10).

5. The label structure (5) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer edge of the first surface (22) forms a plurality of corners (23), one end (31) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) is connected to the head (10), and the slide rail structure (40) is connected between the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) and the plurality of corners (23).

6. The label structure (5) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slide rail structure (40) includes a plurality of guide portions (41), wherein the plurality of guide portions (41) extend from the other end (32) of the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30) to the plurality of corner portions (23), and each of the corner portions (23) is connected to the guide portion (41).

7. The label structure (5) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide portions (41) each include a guide surface (411), and the guide surface (411) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to at least one of the multiple corner portions (23).

8. The label structure (5) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The plurality of guide portions (41) include at least one first guide portion (42), the first guide portion (42) including a first guide surface (421), and the first guide surface (421) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to one of the plurality of corner portions (23).

9. The label structure (5) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The plurality of guide portions (41) include at least one second guide portion (43), the second guide portion (43) including a second guide surface (431), and the second guide surface (431) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to two adjacent corner portions (23) among the plurality of corner portions (23).

10. The label structure (5) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the first guide portion (42) is one, the number of the second guide portion (43) is two, the first surface (22) includes four corner portions (23), the four corner portions (23) are respectively a first corner portion (231), a second corner portion (232), a third corner portion (233) and a fourth corner portion (234), the first guide surface (421) extends from the other end (32) of the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30) to the first corner portion (231), one of the second guide surfaces (431) extends from the other end (32) of the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30) to the second corner portion (232) and the third corner portion (233), and another of the second guide surfaces (431) extends from the other end (32) of the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30) to the third corner portion (233) and the fourth corner portion (234).

11. The label structure (5) according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first guide portion (42) and the two second guide portions (43) are both plate-shaped structures. The first guide portion (42) includes a first edge portion (422) extending from the first corner portion (231) to the second guide portion (43) along the extension direction of the first surface (22). The second guide portion (43) includes a second edge portion (432), and the second edge portion (432) is connected to the edge where two adjacent corner portions (23) of the first surface (22) are located.

12. The label structure (5) according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that: The guide surface (411) is a plane, a concave curved surface, or a convex curved surface.

13. The label structure (5) according to any one of claims 6 to 12, characterized in that: The guide portion (41) is a columnar structure, one end of the guide portion (41) is connected to the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X), and the other end of the guide portion (41) is connected to one of the corner portions (23).

14. The label structure (5) according to any one of claims 4 to 13, characterized in that: The fiber clamp (50) is connected to the slide rail structure (40).

15. The label structure (5) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The tail (20) is a block-shaped structure having multiple faces, and at least two of the multiple faces of the tail (20) are the identification faces (21); and / or The outer surface of the connecting portion (30) is a marking surface (21) for setting label information; and / or The outer surface of the head (10) is a marking surface (21) for setting label information.

16. A label structure (5), characterized in that: The label structure (5) comprises a head (10), a connecting portion (30), a slide rail structure (40) and a tail portion (20) connected in sequence, wherein the head (10) is used to connect the optical fiber connector (6), the tail portion (20) comprises an identification surface (21) and a first surface (22), the identification surface (21) is used to set label information, the first surface (22) faces the head (10), and the outer edge of the first surface (22) forms a plurality of corners (23), one end (31) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) is connected to the head (10), and the slide rail structure (40) is connected between the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) and the plurality of corners (23).

17. The label structure (5) according to claim 16, characterized in that: The slide rail structure (40) includes a plurality of guide portions (41), wherein the plurality of guide portions (41) extend from the other end (32) of the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30) to the plurality of corner portions (23), and each of the corner portions (23) is connected to the guide portion (41).

18. The label structure (5) according to claim 17, characterized in that: The guide portions (41) each include a guide surface (411), and the guide surface (411) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to at least one of the multiple corner portions (23).

19. The label structure (5) according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that: The plurality of guide portions (41) include at least one first guide portion (42), the first guide portion (42) including a first guide surface (421), and the first guide surface (421) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to one of the plurality of corner portions (23).

20. The label structure (5) according to claim 19, characterized in that: The plurality of guide portions (41) include at least one second guide portion (43), the second guide portion (43) including a second guide surface (431), and the second guide surface (431) extends from the other end (32) of the connecting portion (30) in the extension direction (X) to two adjacent corner portions (23) among the plurality of corner portions (23).

21. The label structure (5) according to any one of claims 16 to 20, characterized in that: The label structure (5) further includes a fiber clamp (50) located between the head (10) and the tail (20), wherein the fiber clamp (50) is provided on the connecting portion (30) or the slide rail structure (40), and the fiber clamp (50) is used to clamp the optical fiber connected to the optical fiber connector (6).

22. The label structure (5) according to claim 21, characterized in that: The fiber clamp (50) is provided with a clamping slot (51) penetrating in the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30).

23. The label structure (5) according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that: The fiber clamp (50) includes an inclined surface (52) toward the head (10), and the inclined surface (52) extends from the connecting portion (30) to the end of the fiber clamp (50) away from the connecting portion (30), and the inclined surface (52) is arranged at an obtuse angle (23) with the extension direction (X) of the connecting portion (30).

24. An optical fiber connector assembly (3), characterized in that: The optical fiber connector assembly (3) comprises an optical fiber connector (6) and a label structure (5) according to any one of claims 1 to 23, and the body of the optical fiber connector (6) is accommodated in a slot (11) of the head (10).

25. A communication device (1000), characterized in that include: An insertion frame (1), wherein a plurality of adapters (2) are provided on the insertion frame (1); and The optical fiber connector assembly (3) according to claim 24, wherein the optical fiber connector assembly (3) is used to be plugged into the adapter (2).

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