Fiber-Optic Interface with Segmented Clamping for Easier Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing hook structure for connecting optical fiber patch cable plugs to optical modules is complex, difficult to mold, and inconvenient to manufacture and assemble due to its integrated design requiring deformation for unlocking.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber interface with a clamping unlocking mechanism comprising a clamping component and an elastic component, where the clamping component is rotatably connected and the elastic component applies force to prevent unlocking, allowing separate manufacturing and assembly of parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the hook structure is designed as an integrated deformable structure, then the unlocking function can be achieved through deformation, but the structure becomes complex, difficult to mold, and inconvenient to manufacture and assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the original integrated hook structure into separate components: a clamping component and an elastic component. The clamping component provides the hook structure for clamping, while the elastic component provides the deformation capability. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently with simpler processes, eliminating the molding difficulties of the integrated structure while maintaining the unlocking function through elastic deformation of the separate elastic component.
2Ease of operation
If the hook structure deforms to achieve unlocking, then the self-locking and unlocking function is achieved, but the structure requires complex elastic deformation space and deformation characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the deformation function from the clamping component and places it in a separate elastic component. The clamping component is designed with a simple rigid structure that provides the hook shape for clamping, while the elastic component is specifically designed to provide the necessary elastic deformation. This extraction simplifies the clamping component's structure and allows the elastic component to be optimized independently for deformation characteristics.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple structures are molded at one time in the integrated hook structure, then the clamping and unlocking functions are integrated, but the molding cost increases and manufacturing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the integrated structure into separately manufacturable components. The clamping component can be manufactured using standard molding or machining processes, while the elastic component can be manufactured using elastic material molding or metal stamping. This segmentation reduces molding complexity and cost while maintaining the integrated functionality through the assembly of these simpler components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the structure, reduces manufacturing and assembly complexity, and facilitates easy clamping and unlocking of optical fiber patch cable plugs, enhancing production efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic component is configured to apply elastic force towards the optical fiber patch cable plug to the clamping component, and the elastic force can prevent unlocking of clamping between the clamping component and the optical fiber patch cable plug
Implementation Method 2
The clamping component is rotatably connected to the main body. When the optical fiber patch cable plug is inserted into the plug-in port, the clamping component may rotate in a direction away from the plug-in port
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AI summary
Embodiments of this application provide an optical fiber interface, an optical module, and a communication device, and relate to the field of communication device technologies, to resolve problems of inconvenient manufacture and inconvenient assembly. The optical fiber interface is configured to connect to an optical fiber patch cable plug, and includes: a main body, where a plug-in port for insertion is disposed on the main body, and the plug-in port is configured to accommodate an inserted optical fiber patch cable plug; a cover plate, where the cover plate is disposed above the main body and is fixed to the main body; and a clamping unlocking mechanism, where the clamping unlocking mechanism is disposed between the plug-in port and the cover plate and includes a clamping component and an elastic component, the clamping component is disposed in a radial direction of the plug-in port and is configured to clamp the optical fiber patch cable plug when the optical fiber patch cable plug is inserted into the plug-in port, and the elastic component is configured to apply elastic force towards the optical fiber patch cable plug to the clamping component. The optical fiber interface provided in embodiments of this application can be used for optical fiber connection.