Optical Fiber Connector Sleeve Nesting for Miniaturization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical fiber connectors are too long to meet the miniaturization requirements of modern communication devices, which is a challenge in the industry.
Innovation Solution
The optical fiber connector design includes a housing unit, a fiber ferrule unit, a connecting unit, a boot unit, and a sleeve unit, where the sleeve unit is sleeved on the housing unit and the boot unit to cover their juncture, eliminating excess length and incorporating friction-enhancing members to prevent slippage, allowing for a compact structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If a conventional optical fiber connector structure is used, then the connector provides stable connection and reliable structure, but the overall length is relatively long which does not meet miniaturization requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve unit is sleeved on the housing unit and boot unit in a nested configuration, covering the juncture between these components. This nesting approach eliminates excess length while maintaining structural integrity and connection stability, directly resolving the contradiction between miniaturization and reliability
2Ease of operation
If the sleeve unit is designed to be easily removable, then handling is simplified, but the sleeve unit may slip during operation
Solution Approach 1:
Friction-enhancing members are incorporated at specific locations on the sleeve unit to prevent slippage during operation, while other portions of the sleeve unit maintain smooth surfaces for easy handling and removal. This localized differentiation resolves the contradiction between ease of operation and anti-slip capability
Data Source
AI summary
An optical fiber connector includes a housing unit, a fiber ferrule unit including a fiber ferrule and a resilient member, a connecting unit, a boot unit and a sleeve unit. The housing unit includes a housing body defining an internal space, and a first engaging member. At least a substantial portion of the fiber ferrule is disposed in the internal space. The resilient member is sleeved on the fiber ferrule. The connecting unit includes a second engaging member and a connecting member. The second engaging member abuts against the resilient member and engages the first engaging member. The boot unit completely receives the connecting member. The sleeve unit is sleeved on the housing unit and the boot unit and covers a juncture therebetween.