High-Density Fiber Connector with Push-Pull Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional optical fiber connectors are inconvenient and time-consuming to use in highly intensive installation environments, making plugging and unplugging operations cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A high-density optical fiber connector design utilizing a push-pull rod mechanism with a pressing elastic piece and housing connection, ensuring stable and easy plugging and unplugging, featuring a simple structure for efficient operation and low production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional connectors are used in high-density installation environments, then the connection density can be increased, but the ease of operation deteriorates making plugging and unplugging time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs a dynamic push-pull rod mechanism that transforms the static connection process into a dynamic one. The rod can be pushed to lock the connector in place or pulled to release it, enabling rapid operation in high-density environments where traditional static connectors require complex manual manipulation
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic pressing piece automatically engages with the adapter through elastic deformation, creating a self-locking mechanism that secures the connection without requiring additional fastening steps. This self-service feature allows operators to simply push or pull the connector without needing to perform complex manipulation steps
2Quantity of substance
If traditional connectors are used in high-density installation environments, then the connection density can be increased, but the reliability deteriorates causing instability in connection
Solution Approach 1:
The push-pull rod mechanism provides dynamic control over the connection state, allowing operators to firmly push the connector into place for secure engagement or pull it for clean disengagement. This dynamic control ensures reliable connections even in high-density environments where space constraints might compromise connection stability
Solution Approach 2:
The arc-shaped upwarp portion at the front end of the limiting structure provides a curved guiding surface that ensures proper alignment and smooth engagement with the adapter. This curved geometry facilitates reliable connection by guiding the connector into the correct position, preventing misalignment issues that could compromise connection stability
3Quantity of substance
If traditional connectors are used in high-density installation environments, then the connection density can be increased, but the time consumption deteriorates making inspection and maintenance inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic push-pull rod mechanism enables rapid connection and disconnection operations. Operators can quickly push the connector into place for immediate engagement or pull it for instant release, dramatically reducing the time required for inspection and maintenance tasks compared to traditional connectors that require multiple manipulation steps
Solution Approach 2:
The push-pull rod is pre-positioned and connected to the pressing elastic piece, so that a single pushing or pulling action immediately triggers the connection or disconnection process. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for sequential manipulation steps, enabling operators to perform inspection and maintenance tasks much faster
4Ease of operation
If a push-pull rod mechanism with multiple components is introduced, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The push-pull rod mechanism integrates multiple functions into a unified structure. The rod combines the functions of actuation, transmission, and limiting in one component, while the pressing elastic piece integrates locking and releasing functions. This merging approach improves ease of operation without proportionally increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The limiting structure with its hollow moving groove and nested components provides a compact arrangement where the push-pull rod moves within the housing, and the pressing elastic piece is nested within the connector body. This nested arrangement accommodates the additional functionality while minimizing the increase in external dimensions and overall structural complexity
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
Facilitates quick and accurate connection/disconnection in dense arrangements, enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining connector stability with reduced production costs.
Implementation Method 1
the top of the metal plug-in device is provided with an integrally formed pressing elastic piece
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AI summary
The application discloses a high-density connector, which includes a connecting joint and a cable, the connecting joint includes a tail sleeve, a housing and a plug-in device, a limiting block is provided on a top of the housing, the cross-sectional shape of the plug-in device is a Chinese character " "-like shape, a top of the plug-in device is provided with an integrally formed pressing elastic piece, the end of the pressing elastic piece is provided with a clamping hook, a push-pull rod is arranged between the clamping hook and the limiting block, the push-pull rod includes a transmission rod, a limiting structure and a push-pull handle, a moving groove is provided in the middle of the limiting structure, the front end of the limit structure is provided with an arc-shaped upwarp portion, the rear end of the limiting structure is provided with a protrusion, the front end of the housing is inserted into the rear end of the plug-in device. The high-density connector of the application can be easily plugged in and installed or pulled out through a push-pull rod in a highly intensive installation environment, it is simple to use, and has the advantages of a simple structure, low cost, and being easy to operate.