Fiber Optic Connector Pull Handle Layout to Prevent Unlocking Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fiber optic connectors face interference issues due to shape differences, making assembly unachievable, especially when unlocking mechanisms are not designed according to specific standards.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a connector body with multiple side surfaces and an unlocking mechanism comprising arms and a pull handle that moves along a parallel plane, utilizing stoppers and guides to prevent interference, allowing flexible installation across different specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fiber optic connectors are designed according to different standards for different transmission speeds, then transmission performance is improved, but shape differences cause unlocking mechanism interference making assembly unachievable
Solution Approach 1:
The connector body is designed with a standardized unlocking mechanism structure that can accommodate different transmission speed requirements while maintaining the same geometric shape and latch position. This universal design allows the connector to perform multiple functions (different transmission speeds) without requiring different shapes, thereby preventing unlocking mechanism interference and enabling assembly across different specifications
2Adaptability or versatility
If fiber optic connectors have different geometric shapes for different standards, then transmission requirements are met, but unlocking mechanisms interfere with connector heads
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design employs asymmetric positioning of the unlocking mechanism relative to the connector head, where the latch position and geometric shape are specifically configured to avoid interference zones. This asymmetric arrangement allows the unlocking mechanism to operate independently without colliding with or interfering with the connector head structure, while still meeting different transmission requirements through standardized interfaces
3Manufacturing precision
If conventional connectors use standardized latch positions, then manufacturing consistency is improved, but shape variations cause assembly difficulties
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design implements a universal latch position and geometric shape that remains consistent across different transmission speed variants. This standardized configuration ensures manufacturing precision is maintained while eliminating assembly difficulties caused by shape variations, as all connectors regardless of transmission speed share the same unlocking mechanism geometry and latch positioning
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AI summary
A connector suitable for connecting a wire is provided. The connector includes a connector body, an unlocking mechanism, and an extended pull handle. The connector body includes a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface, a fourth side surface, and a port, wherein the port is formed on the fourth side surface. The unlocking mechanism includes a first arm, a second arm, and a pull handle, with the first arm connected to one side of the pull handle and the second arm connected to another side of the pull handle. The first arm is disposed on the first side surface, the second arm is disposed on the second side surface, and the pull handle extends only along a first plane parallel to the third side surface. The extended pull handle is connected to the pull handle.