Fiber Optic Connector Motion Conversion Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fiber optic connectors require significant operational space for unlocking, limiting high-density mounting arrangements due to the need for pressing a driving arm to disengage locking protrusions, and often require great effort for operation.
Innovation Solution
A fiber optic connector design incorporating a motion conversion assembly that converts handle translation into rotation to press the driving arm, allowing for effortless unlocking by pulling the handle, minimizing operational space and enabling closer adaptor and connector stacking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the driving arm is pressed directly to unlock the connector body from the adaptor, then the locking protrusions are disengaged from the locking slot, but significant operational space is required and the operation requires great effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a motion conversion assembly that transforms the static pressing operation into a dynamic rotational motion. The handle rotates about a pivot point, converting linear pressing force into rotational motion that actuates the driving arm and tilt arm mechanism, thereby reducing the space required for operation while maintaining unlocking effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The motion conversion assembly acts as an intermediary between the handle and the driving arm. It includes a pivot point and geometric conversion mechanisms that translate the user's pulling motion into the necessary rotational and linear movements to disengage the locking protrusions, reducing direct force requirements and operational space
2Ease of operation
If sufficient operation space is reserved for pressing the driving arm, then the unlocking operation can be performed, but the mounting density of the mounting panel is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By converting the pressing operation into a rotational motion through the motion conversion assembly, the patent enables unlocking within a compact space. The handle rotates about a pivot point located within the connector body, eliminating the need for external pressing space and allowing adaptors to be stacked closely on the mounting panel
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the unlocking operation from a linear pressing motion (requiring external space) into a rotational motion (occurring within the connector body's dimensional envelope). This dimensional transformation allows the operation to be performed without occupying additional mounting panel space, thereby increasing mounting density
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
The design allows for high-density mounting of adaptors and connectors by reducing the operational space needed for unlocking and simplifying the unlocking process, making it convenient and effortless to use.
Implementation Method 1
The motion conversion assembly is capable of converting a translation of the handle into a rotation of the motion conversion assembly to enable the first end of the motion conversion assembly to press the second end of the driving arm
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector includes: a connector body, a locking mechanism, a frame, a motion conversion assembly and a handle. The motion conversion assembly is capable of converting a translation of the handle into a rotation. The connector is unlocked from an adaptor by pulling the handle. This avoids a case where a locking protrusion is disengaged from a locking slot only when a driving arm is pressed from above the connector, and minimizes an operating space required by pressing the driving arm when the connector is inserted or removed, so that the adaptors and/or the connectors can be mounted at a higher density. Moreover, the handle is connected to the driving arm via the motion conversion assembly.