Fiber Connector Alignment Structure for Stable Inspection Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Optical transceivers in optical communications systems face challenges in stable coupling with fiber inspection devices due to latch components that impede access, leading to inaccurate inspections and unnecessary resource consumption.
Innovation Solution
A structural component with engagement parts that orient and position fiber devices for optimal coupling with adapter components, ensuring stable alignment and reducing false negative inspections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a fiber device is directly coupled to an adapter component of a fiber inspection device, then the coupling process is simple, but the latch component of the fiber device impedes access and leads to inaccurate inspections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a structural component as an intermediary between the fiber device and the adapter component. This structural component includes engagement parts that interface with both the fiber device connector and the adapter component, enabling stable coupling while maintaining access for inspection. The intermediary structure resolves the conflict by providing a stable mounting mechanism that doesn't interfere with the inspection process.
2Reliability
If the fiber device is held in a stable orientation using engagement parts, then inspection accuracy is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The structural component is segmented into distinct functional elements: a mounting element for attachment to the adapter component, and multiple holding elements with engagement parts for interfacing with the fiber device. This segmentation allows each element to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure manageable and not overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The structural component is designed to perform multiple functions: mounting the fiber device, holding it in a stable orientation, and enabling access for inspection. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional component, the patent improves reliability without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Measurement precision
If the fiber device is properly oriented and positioned, then false negative inspections are reduced, but the coupling mechanism requires more components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mounting function and the orientation/positioning function into a single integrated structural component. The mounting element and holding elements work together as a unified structure that simultaneously achieves both mounting and proper orientation, reducing the total number of separate components needed.
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AI summary
A structural component includes a mounting element configured to mount the structural component to an adapter component of a fiber inspection device; a first engagement part of a first holding element that is configured to contact a first surface of a fiber device; and a second engagement part of a second holding element that is configured to contact a second surface of the fiber device. The first engagement part and the second engagement part are further configured to receive the fiber device in a particular orientation to cause the first engagement part to contact the first surface of the fiber device and the second engagement part to contact the second surface of the fiber device, and hold the fiber device in a particular position and in the particular orientation. Accordingly, the structural component enables coupling of a connector of the fiber device and a connector of the adapter component.