Photoelectric composite connector and adapter

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application disclose a photoelectric composite connector and an adapter. The photoelectric composite connector comprises: a first shell, first grooves and a second groove which extend in a first direction, wherein the first grooves are used for containing electric conductors of a photoelectric composite cable, and the second groove is used for containing an optical fiber of the photoelectric composite cable; conductive sheets mounted on the first shell, wherein each conductive sheet comprises a connecting part which is mounted at the bottom of the corresponding first groove, each connecting part comprises at least one tip, and the tip is used for piercing a coating layer of the corresponding electric conductor so as to be connected with the electric conductor; and a second shell slidably connected to the first shell in the first direction, wherein ribs extending in the first direction are arranged on the side of the second shell facing the first shell, and in the process that the second shell slides towards the first shell, the ribs press the electric conductors to approach the tips.

Description

Optical and electrical composite connectors and adapters

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on January 31, 2024, with application number 202420239605.5 and invention name “A Photoelectric Composite Connector and Adapter”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of communication equipment, and in particular to an optoelectronic composite connector and an adapter. Background Art

[0004] Optical fiber cables are used to transmit optical and electrical signals. They are flat and consist of an optical fiber and a pair of conductors. The optical fiber is located in the center, with the conductors flanking it. Both the optical fiber and the conductors are protected by a coating made of a flexible insulating material. After the optical fiber and the conductors are aligned, a protective sheath is placed on the outside to encapsulate them.

[0005] When assembling the optical fiber composite cable and connector, first remove the protective sheath at the point where the optical fiber composite cable and connector meet. Then, connect the optical fiber and the conductor to the connector separately. To connect, first remove the conductor's coating, then weld the conductor's core to the conductive sheet of the optical fiber connector. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Each exemplary embodiment of the present application provides an optoelectronic composite connector and an adapter.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides an optoelectronic composite connector, the optoelectronic composite connector comprising:

[0008] A first housing having a first groove and a second groove extending along a first direction, wherein the first groove is used to accommodate the conductor of the optoelectronic composite cable, and the second groove is used to accommodate the optical fiber of the optoelectronic composite cable;

[0009] a conductive sheet mounted on the first housing, comprising a connecting portion mounted on the bottom of the first groove, wherein the connecting portion comprises at least one pointed end, the pointed end being used to pierce the coating of the conductor to connect with the conductor; and

[0010] The second shell is slidably connected to the first shell along the first direction, wherein a ridge extending along the first direction is provided on a side of the second shell facing the first shell, and when the second shell slides toward the first shell, the ridge squeezes the conductor toward the tip.

[0011] In the above embodiment, the conductive sheet is fixedly mounted on the first shell, and the connecting portion is located at the bottom of the first groove. When the optoelectronic composite connector is assembled with the optoelectronic composite cable, the conductor is laid above the tip, the optical fiber is laid in the second groove, and finally the second shell is slidably mounted on the first shell. During the sliding process, the first groove can guide the ridge to prevent it from deviating in direction. During the sliding of the second shell relative to the first shell, the ridge extends into the first groove and continuously compresses the space in the first groove to push the conductor closer to the tip of the conductive sheet, so that the coating is pierced by the tip, so that the tip contacts the conductor. When the second shell slides to the first position, the second shell is in a state of complete installation. The optoelectronic composite connector of the present application can be assembled with the optoelectronic composite cable without the aid of any tools, and the installation is convenient and quick, thereby improving efficiency.

[0012] In a feasible embodiment, the first shell includes a boss, and the boss is located at an end of the first shell away from the second shell;

[0013] The conductive sheet further includes:

[0014] A contact piece is located at an end of the conductive piece away from the connecting portion and is in contact with the boss.

[0015] In a feasible embodiment, the boss includes:

[0016] a first surface, wherein the first surface has an angle with the first direction;

[0017] a second surface, the second surface being parallel to the first direction and connected to the first surface; and

[0018] The contact piece is in contact with the first surface.

[0019] In a feasible embodiment, the conductive sheet further includes a first fixing buckle, the first fixing buckle is connected to the contact sheet, the first fixing buckle is in contact with the second surface, and is clamped in a first clamping slot provided on the second surface.

[0020] In a feasible embodiment, the conductive sheet further includes: a second fixing buckle, which is arranged on the opposite side of the first fixing buckle and is clamped in a second clamping groove arranged below the boss.

[0021] In a feasible embodiment, the conductive sheet also includes: a third fixing buckle, which is located on one side of the conductor and is clamped in the third card slot; wherein, the first shell is provided with the third card slot corresponding to the position of the third fixing buckle when the second shell slides to the first position.

[0022] In one feasible embodiment, the conductive sheet further includes a conductive sheet body, the connecting portion is provided at one end of the conductive sheet body, the first housing includes a conductive sheet fixing portion, the conductive sheet fixing portion is located on a side of the boss, and the conductive sheet body is mounted on the conductive sheet fixing portion. The conductive sheet fixing portion is a stepped structure.

[0023] In a feasible embodiment, the first shell includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are separated from each other; the first side wall has a first buckle, and the second side wall has a second buckle;

[0024] The second housing includes a first plate and a second plate that are oppositely disposed, the first plate being provided with a first bayonet, and the second plate being provided with a second bayonet; and

[0025] When the second shell slides to the first position, the first buckle is inserted into the first bayonet hole, and the second buckle is inserted into the second bayonet hole.

[0026] In a feasible implementation manner, the first side wall is provided with a first limiting block; and

[0027] When the second shell slides to the first position, the edge of the first plate of the second shell abuts against the first limiting block.

[0028] In a feasible implementation, the optoelectronic composite connector further includes a third housing, the third housing is sleeved on the outer wall of the second housing, the third housing has a through hole, and the optoelectronic composite cable is passed through the through hole.

[0029] In a feasible implementation manner, the third shell is flexible.

[0030] In a feasible embodiment, the optoelectronic composite connector further includes a fourth shell, which is sleeved on the outside of the first shell. The fourth shell includes a first edge, which is provided with a notch. The position of the notch corresponds to the position of the contact, and the contact is located in the notch.

[0031] In a feasible embodiment, the first shell includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are opposite to each other, the first side wall has a first buckle, the second side wall has a second buckle, and the first buckle and the second buckle respectively abut against the inner wall of the fourth shell.

[0032] In a feasible embodiment, the fourth shell includes a third plate, a fourth plate and a fifth plate, the third plate and the fourth plate are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively connected to the fifth plate, the third plate is provided with a third bayonet, the fourth plate is provided with a fourth bayonet, and the notch is located in the fifth plate.

[0033] In a feasible embodiment, the second shell includes a first plate and a second plate arranged opposite to each other, the first plate is provided with a first bayonet, and the second plate is provided with a second bayonet; the fourth shell also includes a connecting sleeve, the connecting sleeve includes a sixth plate and a seventh plate arranged opposite to each other, the sixth plate is connected to the third plate, and the seventh plate is connected to the fourth plate; the sixth plate is in contact with the first plate and covers the first bayonet, and the seventh plate is in contact with the second plate and covers the second bayonet.

[0034] In a feasible embodiment, fixing protrusions corresponding to the positions of the third bayonet and the fourth bayonet are respectively provided on both sides of the first shell; and

[0035] The third bayonet and the fourth bayonet are configured to expose the fixing protrusion.

[0036] In a feasible embodiment, the width of the first groove is equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the coating layer of the conductor.

[0037] On the other hand, the present application also provides an adapter for connecting to the above-mentioned optoelectronic composite connector. The adapter includes:

[0038] an adapter body having a channel;

[0039] A hook, the hook being located on a peripheral side of the channel and being used to fix the optoelectronic composite connector; and

[0040] A spring piece is fixedly mounted on the adapter body and adapted to the contact piece of the optoelectronic composite connector. The spring piece is used to contact and connect with the contact piece of the optoelectronic composite connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the existing related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0042] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an optoelectronic composite connector in one embodiment of the present application.

[0043] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a conductive sheet in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of the first shell in one embodiment of the present application.

[0045] FIG4 is an exploded view of an optoelectronic composite connector in another embodiment of the present application.

[0046] FIG5 is a side cross-sectional view of an optoelectronic composite connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0047] FIG6 is a top cross-sectional view of an optoelectronic composite connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0048] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter in an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] FIG8 is an assembly diagram of an optoelectronic composite connector and an adapter in one embodiment of the present application.

[0050] Figure numerals: 1-first shell; 2-second shell; 3-conductive sheet; 31-connecting portion; 311-tip; 100-photoelectric composite cable; 101-conductor; 102-optical fiber; 11-first groove; 12-second groove; 21-rib; 32-contact sheet; 33-conductive sheet body; 13-boss; 131-first surface; 132-second surface; 34-first fixing buckle; 133-first card slot; 36-second fixing buckle; 134-second card slot; 14-conductive sheet fixing portion; 35-third fixing buckle; 15-first side wall; 152-fixing protrusion; 16-second side wall; 17-first buckle; 18-second buckle; 19-third card slot; 22-first plate; 221-first bayonet; 23-second Second plate; 151-first limit block; 161-second limit block; 4-third shell; 24-flange; 41-groove; 5-fourth shell; 51-first edge; 511-notch; 52-third plate; 53-fourth plate; 54-fifth plate; 55-sixth plate; 56-seventh plate; 521-third bayonet; 6-insert assembly; 61-insert body; 611-mounting slot; 62-slide switch; 63-shrink sleeve; 64-spring; 201-adapter body; 202-hook; 203-shrapnel; 204-channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments and drawings described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not limitations of the present application. It should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the present application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards, and provide corresponding operation portals for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0052] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, “ / ” means or, for example, A / B can mean A or B; “and / or” in the text is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, “multiple” refers to two or more than two.

[0053] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to imply or suggest relative importance or implicitly indicate the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0054] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "connection" should be understood as an electrical connection, optical connection or wireless connection with communication function.

[0055] When assembling an optoelectronic composite cable and connector, the protective cover is first removed from the location where the cable will connect to the connector. The optical fiber and conductor are then connected to the connector separately. The conductor's coating must first be removed, and then the core of the conductor must be soldered to the conductive sheet of the optical fiber connector. This operation is cumbersome and unsuitable for on-site installation. Therefore, in related solutions, optoelectronic composite connectors and cables present inconvenient installation on-site.

[0056] The embodiments of the present application provide an optoelectronic composite connector and an adapter. To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clear, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0057] An embodiment of the present application provides an optoelectronic composite connector, which can be a subscriber connector (SC) type optical fiber connector that can be quickly installed on site. Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the optoelectronic composite connector in one embodiment of the present application, and Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the conductive sheet in one embodiment of the present application. In combination with Figures 1 and 2, the optoelectronic composite connector includes a first shell 1, a second shell 2, and a conductive sheet 3. The second shell 2 is slidably mounted on the first shell 1 along a first direction M, and the conductive sheet 3 is fixedly mounted on the first shell 1, and the extension direction of the conductive sheet 3 is consistent with the first direction M. The conductive sheet 3 includes a connecting portion 31, which is used to connect to the conductor 101. The connecting portion 31 includes at least one tip 311, which is used to pierce the coating of the conductor 101 of the optoelectronic composite cable 100 and contact and conduct with the conductor 101. The first shell 1 has a first groove 11 and a second groove 12 extending along the first direction M. The first groove 11 and the second groove 12 are arranged side by side. The first groove 11 is used to accommodate the conductor 101 of the optical fiber composite cable 100, and the second groove 12 is used to accommodate the optical fiber 102 of the optical fiber composite cable 100. A ridge 21 extending along the first direction M is provided on the side of the second housing 2 facing the first housing 1. The position of the ridge 21 corresponds to the position of the first groove 11, and the ridge 21 is used to push the conductor 101 toward the tip 311.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the conductive sheet 3 is fixedly mounted on the first housing 1, and the connecting portion 31 is located at the bottom of the first groove 11. The conductive sheet 3 can be pre-assembled with the first housing 1 at the factory. When the optoelectronic composite connector and the optoelectronic composite cable 100 are assembled on-site, the conductor 101 is laid above the tip 311, the optical fiber 102 is laid in the second groove 12, and then the second housing 2 is slidably mounted on the first housing 1 along the first direction M. During the sliding process, the first groove 11 can guide the ridge 21 to prevent it from deviating from the direction. As the second housing 2 slides relative to the first housing 1, the ridge 21 extends into the first groove 11 and continuously compresses the space within the first groove 11, pushing the conductor 101 closer to the tip 311 of the conductive sheet 3, so that the coating is pierced by the tip 311, so that the tip 311 contacts the conductor 101, thereby achieving electrical connection between the conductor 101 and the conductive sheet 3. When the second housing 2 slides to the first position, it engages with the first housing 1. In other words, the second housing 2 completely covers the first groove 11 and the second groove 12. At this point, the second housing 2 is fully installed. The optoelectronic composite connector of the present embodiment can be assembled with the optoelectronic composite cable 100 without the use of any tools, making installation quick and easy, and improving efficiency.

[0059] The conductors of the optoelectronic composite cable are generally arranged in pairs. In one embodiment, the first shell 1 includes two first grooves 11, and each first groove 11 accommodates a conductor 101. The two first grooves 11 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second groove 12. Correspondingly, the side of the second shell 2 facing the first shell 1 is provided with two ridges 21 extending along the first direction, and the positions of the two ridges 21 correspond to the positions of the two first grooves 11 respectively. There are also two conductive sheets 3, and the connecting parts 31 of the two conductive sheets 3 are respectively arranged at the bottom of the two first grooves 11, and their tips face the openings of the grooves. The two ridges 21 squeeze the two conductors 101 respectively, causing them to move closer to the tips.

[0060] It is worth noting that the number of the conductors 101 of the above-mentioned optoelectronic composite cable can be greater. Correspondingly, the number of the first grooves 11 , the ridges 21 and the conductive sheets 3 is consistent with the number of the conductors 101 .

[0061] In order to ensure that the coating of the conductor 101 can be punctured, in one embodiment, the width of the first groove 11 can be equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the coating of the conductor 101, so that the conductor 101 will not roll in the first groove 11, thereby reducing the conductor 101 from sliding off the tip 311, resulting in the coating not being effectively punctured.

[0062] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first housing in one embodiment of the present application. In conjunction with Figures 2 and 3, in one embodiment, the conductive sheet 3 further includes a contact 32 and a conductive sheet body 33. A connecting portion 31 is located at one end of the conductive sheet body 33, and the contact 32 is located at the end of the conductive sheet body 33 facing away from the connecting portion 31. The first housing 1 includes a boss 13, which is located at the end of the first housing 1 away from the second housing 2. Furthermore, the boss 13 and the first groove 11 are located on the same side of the first housing 1, and the contact 32 is mounted on the boss 13.

[0063] Along the plugging direction, the end where the contact 32 is located is the front end of the first housing 1, and the end where the optical / electrical composite cable 100 extends (i.e., the extended end of the optical / electrical composite cable 100) is the rear end of the first housing 1. The second housing 2 is mounted on the rear end of the first housing 1. This plugging direction is the same as the first direction M.

[0064] In a specific embodiment, the boss 13 includes a first surface 131 and a second surface 132 connected to each other, the first surface 131 forms an angle with the first direction M, the second surface 132 is parallel to the first direction M, and the contact 32 is in contact with the first surface 131. That is, the contact 32 is installed obliquely on the first shell 1, and the contact 32 faces the front end of the first shell 1. The conductive sheet 3 also includes a first fixing buckle 34, which is connected to the contact 32 and is used to fix the contact 32 to the boss 13 to reduce the shaking of the contact 32. The second surface 132 is provided with a first card slot 133, the first fixing buckle 34 is in contact with the second surface 132, and is snapped into the first card slot 133 of the second surface 132.

[0065] The conductive sheet further includes a second fixing buckle 36 , which is disposed opposite to the first fixing buckle 34 . A second slot 134 is disposed below the boss 13 , and the second fixing buckle 36 is engaged in the second slot 134 .

[0066] In one embodiment, the first housing 1 has a conductive sheet fixing portion 14 , which is located on a side of the boss 13 and extends along the first direction M. The conductive sheet fixing portion 14 has a stepped structure, and the conductive sheet body 33 is mounted on the step of the conductive sheet fixing portion 14 .

[0067] The number of conductive sheet fixing portions 14, conductive sheets 3, conductors 101, and first grooves 11 is consistent. In this embodiment, there are two conductive sheets 3. Correspondingly, there are also two conductive sheet fixing portions 14, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first housing 1. The conductive sheet fixing portion 14 on each side corresponds to the first groove 11 on the same side, for accommodating the conductive sheet 3.

[0068] 2 and 3 , the conductive sheet body 33 is strip-shaped. To better secure the conductive sheet 3 to the first housing 1, in one embodiment, the conductive sheet 3 may further include a third fixing buckle 35 located on one side (e.g., the upper side) of the conductive sheet body 33 and used to secure the conductive sheet body 33 to the first housing 1. The first housing 1 is provided with a third card slot 19 corresponding to the position of the third fixing buckle 35. The third fixing buckle 35 engages with the third card slot 19 to secure the conductive sheet body 33 to the first housing 1. The first fixing buckle 34, second fixing buckle 36, and third fixing buckle 35 achieve multiple fixations of the conductive sheet 3, preventing it from shaking and causing poor contact, thereby improving the reliability of the optoelectronic composite connector.

[0069] In conjunction with Figures 1 and 3, in one embodiment, the first shell 1 is square and includes a first side wall 15 and a second side wall 16 that are opposite to each other. The first side wall 15 has a first snap 17, and the second side wall 16 has a second snap 18. The second shell 2 includes a first plate 22 and a second plate 23 that are arranged opposite to each other. The first plate 22 is provided with a first snap 221, and the second plate 23 is provided with a second snap (not shown in the figure). When the second shell 2 slides to the first position, the first snap 17 is inserted into the first snap 221, and the second snap 18 is inserted into the second snap, thereby achieving the fixation of the second shell 2 to the first shell 1.

[0070] In one embodiment, the first side wall 15 is provided with a first stopper 151, and the second side wall 16 is provided with a second stopper 161. When the second housing 2 slides to the first position, the edge of the first plate 22 of the second housing 2 abuts against the first stopper 151, and the edge of the second plate 23 abuts against the second stopper 161. The first stopper 151 and the second stopper 161 can prevent the second housing 2 from sliding beyond a preset range and damaging the conductive sheet 3.

[0071] Figure 4 is an exploded view of an optoelectronic composite connector according to another embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the optoelectronic composite connector further includes a third housing 4, which is sleeved onto the outer wall of the second housing 2. The third housing 4 has a through-hole through which the optoelectronic composite cable 100 is inserted. The third housing 4 is flexible, protecting the optoelectronic composite cable 100 from damage caused by stress and bending.

[0072] Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of an optoelectronic composite connector according to one embodiment of the present application. In conjunction with Figures 4 and 5, in one specific embodiment, the second housing 2 can be a square sleeve structure, formed by enclosing four plates. The second housing 2 is sleeved onto the exterior of the first housing 1. A flange 24 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve, and a groove 41 is provided on the inner wall of the third housing 4 to mate with the flange 24. During assembly, the flange 24 is embedded in the groove 41 of the third housing 4, preventing the third housing 4 from separating from the second housing 2.

[0073] In another embodiment, the second housing 2 may also be a C-shaped structure (not shown), composed of three plates, specifically including a first plate 22, a connecting plate, and a second plate 23 connected to each other, wherein the first plate 22 and the second plate 23 are arranged opposite each other and are respectively connected to the connecting plate. The openings of the first groove 11 and the second groove 12 face the connecting plate. The flange 24 is located on the connecting plate, and the flange 24, the first plate 22, and the second plate 23 are located on the same side of the connecting plate.

[0074] In conjunction with Figure 4 and Figure 1 , in one embodiment, the optoelectronic hybrid connector further includes a fourth housing 5, which is sleeved onto the exterior of the first housing 1. Specifically, the fourth housing 5 is sleeved onto the front end of the first housing 1 and includes a first edge 51 with a notch 511. The notch 511 corresponds to the position of the contact 32, and the contact 32 is located within the notch 511. The fourth housing 5 is a sleeve structure with two open ends, and the notch 511 is located at the edge of one end of the sleeve. The fourth housing 5 has a certain thickness. After the fourth housing 5 is installed in the first housing 1, the surface of the contact 32 is lower than the outer wall of the fourth housing 5 along the thickness direction of the fourth housing 5. The contact 32 is fully embedded in the notch 511 and does not extend outward from the notch 511 of the fourth housing 5. This reduces the risk of electric shock and oxidation of the contact 32 caused by contact with the user during insertion and removal, thereby improving safety. The thickness direction of the fourth housing 5 is perpendicular to the second surface 132. Furthermore, the fourth housing 5 covers the first housing 1 and the conductive sheet 3 therein, thereby preventing the conductive sheet 3 from being exposed and causing electric shock.

[0075] Figure 6 is a top cross-sectional view of an optoelectronic composite connector according to one embodiment of the present application. In conjunction with Figures 4 and 6, in one embodiment, the fourth housing 5 is sleeved over the exterior of the first housing 1 and covers the first and second latches 17 and 18. Furthermore, the ends of the first and second latches 17 and 18 abut against the inner wall of the fourth housing 5. This prevents accidental operation from causing the first latch 17 to disengage from the first latch 221 of the second housing 2, or the second latch 18 to disengage from the second latch 2, leading to the second housing 2 being detached from the first housing 1.

[0076] Continuing with Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the fourth housing 5 includes a third plate 52, a fourth plate 53, and a fifth plate 54. The third plate 52 and the fourth plate 53 are disposed opposite each other. The third plate 52 is provided with a third latch 521, and the fourth plate 53 is provided with a fourth latch (not shown). The notch 511 is located in the fifth plate 54. Fixed protrusions 152 corresponding to the positions of the third and fourth latches 521 and 523 are provided on both sides of the first housing 1. The fixed protrusions 152 are configured to connect with the hooks 202 of the adapter (see Figure 7 ) to secure the optoelectronic hybrid connector to the adapter. The third and fourth latches 521 and 524 are configured to expose the fixed protrusions 152.

[0077] In one embodiment, the fourth housing 5 can be a two-section structure. Specifically, the fourth housing 5 includes a fourth housing body and a connecting sleeve, the inner diameter of the connecting sleeve being slightly larger than the inner diameter of the fourth housing body. The fourth housing body includes a third plate 52, a fourth plate 53, and a fifth plate 54. The connecting sleeve includes a sixth plate 55 and a seventh plate 56 arranged opposite each other. The sixth plate 55 is connected to the third plate 52, and the seventh plate 56 is connected to the fourth plate 53. Because the connecting sleeve portion is thicker than the fourth housing body portion, the connecting sleeve can accommodate the second housing 2, so that the sixth plate 55 fits against the first plate 22 of the second housing 2 and covers the first latch 221, and the seventh plate 56 fits against the second plate 23 of the second housing 2 and covers the second latch. The connecting sleeve wraps around the outer wall of the second housing 2 and fits therewith, which can prevent the second housing 2 from deforming and disengaging from the first and second latches 17 and 18, thereby preventing the second housing 2 from falling off the first housing 1.

[0078] In conjunction with Figures 4 and 5 , in one embodiment, the optoelectronic composite connector further includes a ferrule assembly 6, which is used to secure the optical fiber 102. The first housing 1 is a hollow structure, and the ferrule assembly 6 is installed in the cavity of the first housing 1 and extends from the opening at the front end of the first housing 1 to the outside of the first housing 1. The cavity of the first housing 1 is connected to the second groove 12, so that the optical fiber 102 can extend from the second groove 12 into the ferrule assembly 6 in the cavity. A portion of the optical fiber 102 is installed in the ferrule assembly 6, and the other portion is laid in the second groove 12. Specifically, the ferrule assembly 6 includes a ferrule body 61, a sliding switch 62, a shrink sleeve 63, and a spring 64. One side of the ferrule body 61 has a mounting groove 611, the shrink sleeve 63 is installed in the mounting groove 611, and the sliding switch 62 is sleeved on the shrink sleeve 63 and the outer wall of the ferrule body 61. A spring 64 is mounted on the end of the ferrule body 61 facing the second housing 2. One end of the spring 64 abuts the ferrule body 61, while the other end abuts the first housing 1. This spring 64 is used to maintain a floating connection between the ferrule assembly 6 and the adapter when the optoelectronic hybrid connector is connected to the adapter, thereby ensuring a more reliable connection between the optical fiber 102 and improving the stability of signal transmission from the optical fiber 102. Sliding the slide switch 62 in the first direction M causes the shrink sleeve 63 to contract or expand. When the shrink sleeve 63 contracts, it clamps the optical fiber 102 therein, thereby improving the stability of optical signal transmission.

[0079] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adapter in one embodiment of the present application, and Figure 8 is an assembly diagram of an optoelectronic hybrid connector and adapter in one embodiment of the present application. In conjunction with Figures 1, 5, 7, and 8, the present application also provides an adapter for use with the optoelectronic hybrid connector in any of the aforementioned embodiments. The adapter comprises an adapter body 201, a hook 202, and a spring 203. The adapter body 201 has a channel 204 for plugging into the ferrule assembly 6. The hook 202 is located around the channel 204 and is used to secure the optoelectronic hybrid connector to the adapter. Specifically, the first housing 1 of the optoelectronic hybrid connector has fixing protrusions 152 on either side. There can be two hooks 202, one located on either side of the channel 204 and engaging with each fixing protrusion 152. The spring 203 is fixedly mounted to the adapter body 201 and positioned below the channel 204. The spring 203 is used to contact the contact 32 of the optoelectronic hybrid connector to establish an electrical connection.

[0080] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of this application fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application is intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A photoelectric composite connector, comprising: A first housing having a first groove and a second groove extending along a first direction, wherein the first groove is used to accommodate the conductor of the optoelectronic composite cable, and the second groove is used to accommodate the optical fiber of the optoelectronic composite cable; a conductive sheet mounted on the first housing, comprising a connecting portion mounted on the bottom of the first groove, wherein the connecting portion comprises at least one pointed end, the pointed end being used to pierce the coating of the conductor to connect with the conductor; and The second shell is slidably connected to the first shell along the first direction, wherein a ridge extending along the first direction is provided on a side of the second shell facing the first shell, and when the second shell slides toward the first shell, the ridge squeezes the conductor toward the tip.

2. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first shell includes a boss, and the boss is located at an end of the first shell away from the second shell; The conductive sheet further includes: A contact piece is located at an end of the conductive piece away from the connecting portion and is in contact with the boss.

3. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 2, wherein: The boss comprises: a first surface, wherein the first surface has an angle with the first direction; a second surface, the second surface being parallel to the first direction and connected to the first surface; and The contact piece is in contact with the first surface.

4. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 3, wherein: The conductive sheet further includes a first fixing buckle connected to the contact sheet, the first fixing buckle is fitted with the second surface, and is clamped in a first clamping slot provided on the second surface.

5. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 4, wherein: The conductive sheet further includes a second fixing buckle, which is arranged on the opposite side of the first fixing buckle and is clamped in a second clamping slot arranged below the boss.

6. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: The conductive sheet also includes: a third fixing buckle, which is located on one side of the conductor and is clamped in the third card slot; wherein the first shell is provided with the third card slot corresponding to the position of the third fixing buckle when the second shell slides to the first position.

7. The optoelectronic composite connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The conductive sheet further includes a conductive sheet body, the connecting portion is provided at one end of the conductive sheet body, the first shell has a conductive sheet fixing portion, the conductive sheet fixing portion is located on the side of the boss, and the conductive sheet body is mounted on the conductive sheet fixing portion.

8. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 7, wherein: The conductive sheet fixing portion is a step structure.

9. The optoelectronic composite connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The first shell includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are separated from each other; the first side wall has a first buckle, and the second side wall has a second buckle; The second housing includes a first plate and a second plate that are oppositely disposed, the first plate being provided with a first bayonet, and the second plate being provided with a second bayonet; and When the second shell slides to the first position, the first buckle is inserted into the first bayonet hole, and the second buckle is inserted into the second bayonet hole.

10. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 9, wherein: The first side wall is provided with a first limiting block; and When the second shell slides to the first position, the edge of the first plate of the second shell abuts against the first limiting block.

11. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 1, wherein: The optoelectronic composite connector further includes a third housing, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the second housing. The third housing has a through hole, and the optoelectronic composite cable is passed through the through hole.

12. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 11, wherein: The third shell is flexible.

13. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 11, wherein: The outer wall of the second shell is provided with a flange; and The inner wall of the third shell is provided with a groove adapted to the flange.

14. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 1, wherein: The conductive sheet further includes: a contact sheet, the contact sheet being located at an end of the conductive sheet away from the connecting portion; The optoelectronic composite connector further includes a fourth housing, which is sleeved outside the first housing. The fourth housing includes a first edge with a notch. The position of the notch corresponds to the position of the contact, and the contact is located in the notch.

15. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 14, wherein: The first shell includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are opposite to each other. The first side wall has a first buckle, and the second side wall has a second buckle. The first buckle and the second buckle are respectively against the inner wall of the fourth shell.

16. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 14 or 15, wherein: The fourth housing includes a third plate, a fourth plate and a fifth plate; The third plate and the fourth plate are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively connected to the fifth plate; and The third plate body is provided with a third bayonet, the fourth plate body is provided with a fourth bayonet, and the notch is located on the fifth plate body.

17. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 16, wherein: The second housing includes a first plate and a second plate that are oppositely arranged, the first plate is provided with a first bayonet, and the second plate is provided with a second bayonet; The fourth housing further includes a connecting sleeve, the connecting sleeve including a sixth plate and a seventh plate that are oppositely disposed, the sixth plate being connected to the third plate, and the seventh plate being connected to the fourth plate; and The sixth plate is fitted with the first plate and covers the first bayonet, and the seventh plate is fitted with the second plate and covers the second bayonet.

18. The optoelectronic composite connector according to claim 16, wherein: Both sides of the first shell are respectively provided with fixing protrusions corresponding to the positions of the third bayonet and the fourth bayonet; and The third bayonet and the fourth bayonet are configured to expose the fixing protrusion.

19. The optoelectronic composite connector according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein: The width of the first groove is equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the coating layer of the conductor.

20. An adapter, connected to the optoelectronic composite connector according to any one of claims 1 to 19, comprising: an adapter body having a channel; A hook, the hook being located on a peripheral side of the channel and being used to fix the optoelectronic composite connector; as well as A spring piece is fixedly mounted on the adapter body and adapted to the contact piece of the optoelectronic composite connector. The spring piece is used to contact and connect with the contact piece of the optoelectronic composite connector.

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