Detachable Optical Receptacle Latch for Connector Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical connector alignment features are integrally formed and cannot be changed, leading to inconvenience in use and management, especially in high-density optical receptacles where specific connectors need to be limited for security and management purposes.
Innovation Solution
A detachable latch structure with visually recognizable features such as alignment structures, colors, or text, allowing users to select and change the latch structure according to their needs, ensuring correct insertion of optical connectors into corresponding receptacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If alignment features are integrally formed on the optical receptacle, then the structural integrity and manufacturing simplicity are improved, but the adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate because users cannot change or reconfigure the alignment features
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment feature is divided into a first alignment structure integrally formed on the optical receptacle and a second alignment structure that is detachably coupled. This segmentation allows the second alignment structure to be replaced or reconfigured while maintaining the manufacturing simplicity of the first alignment structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment feature transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The detachable coupling mechanism enables the second alignment structure to be changed according to different needs, providing adaptability while maintaining ease of manufacture for the base receptacle.
2Ease of manufacture
If alignment features are integrally formed on the optical receptacle, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot quickly identify or reconfigure connector types
Solution Approach 1:
The second alignment structure can be provided with different colors, shapes, or visual indicators to represent different connector types. This allows users to quickly identify and select the correct connector through visual recognition, improving ease of operation while keeping the base receptacle manufacturing simple.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the alignment feature into two parts, the system allows for easy replacement of the second alignment structure with different visual characteristics to aid connector identification, without complicating the manufacturing of the optical receptacle itself.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable latch structure is used, then the adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The latch structure is segmented into a first latch structure integrally formed on the optical receptacle and a second latch structure that is detachably coupled. This segmentation provides reconfigurability while limiting the complexity to only the necessary components for the detachable mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The second latch structure and second alignment structure are extracted as separate, replaceable components. This allows the system to gain adaptability through component replacement while keeping the overall device complexity manageable by only adding the necessary elements for the detachable coupling mechanism.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a latch structure assembled inside an optical receptacle having a first assembly structure arranged therein. The latch structure comprises a supporting element having a first side and a second side, a first coupling structure and a second assembly structure. The first coupling structure is arranged on a second side of the supporting element, and has a first alignment element. The second assembly structure is arranged on the supporting element and is extended toward the first side. The second assembly structure is assembled with the first assembly structure so as to form a second coupling structure. In addition to being dismantled, the latch structure may have specific color, texts, or a first alignment element having specific shape or arranged position that may be identified by the user so that a corresponding optical connector may be coupled therewith.