Combinable Optical-Fiber Adapter Assembly Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
LC-type optical-fiber adapters have a fixed number of holes for connector insertion, limiting flexible layout configurations and resulting in wasted layout space.
Innovation Solution
A combinable optical-fiber adapter assembly comprising multiple adapters with interlocking connection units and engaging portions, allowing side-by-side assembly and increased insertion holes for flexible layout and secure connector alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of holes in the adapter is fixed, then the adapter structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the layout space is wasted and flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly is divided into multiple independent adapter bodies (first adapter body, second adapter body, etc.) that can be separately manufactured and then combined through connection units. Each adapter body can have its own insertion holes, allowing the overall system to achieve variable configurations while maintaining simple individual components.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection units are designed with universal docking features (protrusions and recesses) that can connect different adapter bodies in various configurations. This universal interface allows the same basic adapter design to be used in multiple layout scenarios, achieving versatility without increasing individual component complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple adapters are connected side-by-side, then the number of insertion holes increases and layout flexibility improves, but the connection reliability may be affected by downward pulling forces
Solution Approach 1:
The connection functionality is extracted from the main adapter body and implemented through separate connection units with protrusions and recesses. This separation allows the connection mechanism to be specifically optimized for mechanical interlocking and resistance to pulling forces, while the adapter bodies focus on providing insertion holes.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple adapter bodies are merged into a single functional assembly through the connection units. The protrusions and recesses create a unified structure where multiple adapters work together as one system, maintaining connection reliability under downward pulling forces while providing multiple insertion holes for increased capacity.
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AI summary
A combinable optical-fiber adapter assembly includes combinable optical-fiber adapters. A first optical-fiber adapter of the adapters has first connection units. A second optical-fiber adapter of the adapters has second connection units. The first connection units are assembled with the second connection units. In a one-to-one manner, the first connection unit on the front portion of the outer side surface of the first adapter body is docked with the second connection unit on the front portion of the outer side surface of the second adapter body adjacent to the first adapter body, and the first connection unit on the rear portion of the outer side surface of the first adapter body is docked with the second connection unit on the rear portion of the outer side surface of the second adapter body adjacent to the first adapter body, so that two adjacent optical-fiber adapters can be assembled side-by-side.