Optical Fiber Connector Assembly With Rotating Cover Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber connector assemblies require inconvenient manual disassembly due to the need for direct hand pressure at the connection point, which is inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber connector assembly design featuring a main body, engaging member, elastic member, cover, and conductive cage, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly through a lever mechanism activated by rotating the cover to lift the engaging member and separate the main body from the conductive cage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the connector assembly uses a direct press connection design, then the structure is simple, but the disassembly operation is inconvenient and requires direct hand pressure at the connection point
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is divided into separate functional components: a body, a conductive cage, an engaging member, and a cover. The engaging member acts as an intermediary element that connects the body and conductive cage, allowing for easy separation without direct hand pressure on the connection point.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging member is designed with elastic properties, allowing it to dynamically change its engagement state. When the cover rotates, it triggers the elastic engaging member to move, which in turn releases the connection between the body and conductive cage through elastic deformation and recovery.
2Productivity
If the connector assembly uses a traditional locking mechanism, then the connection is stable, but the disassembly process is time-consuming and requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic engaging member is pre-positioned to automatically engage with the conductive cage when the body is assembled, establishing a stable connection without requiring additional locking steps. The cover is pre-configured to trigger the release mechanism when rotated.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic engaging member automatically maintains the connection between the body and conductive cage through its elastic properties, and automatically releases when triggered by the cover rotation, eliminating the need for manual intervention or additional tools.
3Reliability
If the connector uses a simple engagement design, then the structure is easy to manufacture, but the connection stability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic engaging member incorporates curved or arc-shaped engagement surfaces that provide stable mechanical interlocking between the body and conductive cage. The curved geometry naturally guides the engagement and disengagement processes while maintaining reliable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic engaging member utilizes changes in its physical state (elastic deformation) to maintain stable connection. The material properties and geometric parameters are designed to provide sufficient engagement force while allowing controlled release when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and convenient separation of the optical fiber connector components without the need for direct hand pressure at the connection point, improving user convenience and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member has an elastic part, and the elastic part extends from the elastic member to a bottom of the groove and presses against the engaging member
Implementation Method 2
the engaging member performs a lever movement with the supporting part as a fulcrum
Data Source
AI summary
An optical fiber connector assembly includes a main body having a body and a connecting part connected to the body, an engaging member, an elastic member, a cover, and a conductive cage. The connecting part has a groove and a socket disposed at an end away from the body. The engaging member is disposed inside the groove and extends outside the groove. The elastic member is disposed on the groove and has an elastic part extending from the elastic member to the bottom of the groove and pressing against the engaging member. The cover is rotatably disposed on the connecting part, and has an opening corresponding to the socket. The conductive cage has an elastic arm and an accommodation space. When the main body and the conductive cage are engaged with each other, the body is stored in the accommodation space, and the elastic arm presses against the engaging member.