Optical Fiber Connector Fixing Module Assembly Guide
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber connectors are inconvenient to assemble due to the need for repeated sliding of the clamp sleeve, leading to wear and tear, which affects the accurate positioning of the optical fiber.
Innovation Solution
The optical fiber connector features a fixing module with V-shaped or arc-shaped restricting grooves and guide grooves for easy optical fiber insertion, combined with a fastening assembly including a U-shaped fastener, elastic member, and pressing member to automatically clamp the fiber, allowing for precise assembly without manual sliding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the clamp sleeve is driven to slide repeatedly on the optical fiber holder during assembly, then the optical fiber connector can be assembled, but the clamp sleeve and optical fiber holder undergo wear and tear, reducing positioning accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the sliding mechanism from the assembly process by introducing a separate assembly guide structure. The assembly guide includes positioning protrusions that align with positioning grooves, allowing the optical fiber to be inserted and positioned without requiring the clamp sleeve to slide on the optical fiber holder. This separation eliminates the wear and tear between these components while maintaining assembly functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an assembly guide as an intermediary component between the optical fiber and the connector body. This assembly guide provides positioning protrusions that interact with positioning grooves on the optical fiber holder, serving as a mediator that enables accurate fiber positioning without requiring the clamp sleeve to slide. The intermediary structure transfers the positioning function away from the sliding interface.
2Productivity
If the clamp sleeve is driven to slide repeatedly on the optical fiber holder, then assembly can be performed, but the structure undergoes wear and tear, reducing reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the harmful sliding action from the assembly process by extracting this function and replacing it with a positioning guide mechanism. The assembly guide with its positioning protrusions and grooves provides a non-wearing alternative that maintains assembly efficiency while eliminating the reliability-degrading wear between the clamp sleeve and optical fiber holder.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary positioning action through the assembly guide structure. The positioning protrusions and grooves are pre-configured to guide the optical fiber into the correct position before clamping occurs. This preliminary alignment eliminates the need for repeated sliding adjustments, thereby improving both assembly efficiency and long-term reliability by preventing wear.
3Ease of operation
If a fastening assembly with elastic member is used to automatically clamp the fiber, then assembly convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the self-service principle through the fastening assembly that automatically clamps the optical fiber using an elastic member. When the optical fiber is inserted through the assembly guide, the elastic member (such as a spring) automatically engages with the fiber and applies clamping force through the fastening arms. This self-actuating mechanism improves assembly convenience by eliminating manual clamping steps while the modular design keeps the added complexity manageable.
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
This design enhances the convenience and precision of optical fiber assembly, reducing wear and tear while ensuring accurate fiber positioning and secure connection.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient member (50) sleeved on the fixing sleeve (16), wherein the resilient member (50) is configured to be resiliently resisted between the inner housing (20) and the resisting member (70)
Data Source
AI summary
An optical fiber connector includes an inner housing and a fixing module sleeved in the inner housing. The fixing module includes a support member and a fastening assembly fastened to the support member. The support member has a fixing portion, and the fixing portion defines a first restricting groove. The fastening assembly includes a fastener, a fixing member, an elastic member, and a pressing member. The fixing member defines a second restricting groove. The fastener sleeves on the fixing member and the elastic member. The fastener engages with the support member, and then the elastic member is resisted between the fixing member and the fastener, thereby generating an elastic force to drive the fixing member to abut against the fixing portion. The pressing member slidably engages with the support member and resists the fixing member.