LC Adapter Lightproof Structure for Dense Connector Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Adapters can only be installed abreast due to the need for an outward protrusion to ensure smooth flipping of lightproof plates, limiting their application scenarios.
Innovation Solution
An LC adapter design featuring a rotatable connection member and a slidably fitting abutment member within the housing, allowing the abutment member to bend relative to the connection member to expose or cover the clamping sleeve without altering the housing dimensions, enabling closer arrangement of multiple adapters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the housing has an outward protrusion to ensure smooth flipping of the lightproof plate, then the lightproof plate can flip smoothly, but the overall dimension of the housing becomes larger, limiting the application scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the lightproof plate from a hinged structure requiring outward protrusion to a push-out structure that moves linearly along the insertion direction. This dimensional change eliminates the need for additional outward protrusion, maintaining compact housing dimensions while ensuring smooth operation of the lightproof plate.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of the conventional hinged lightproof plate that flips open, the patent inverts the mechanism by designing a push-out structure where the lightproof plate is driven out linearly by the connector insertion. This inversion eliminates the space requirement for flipping motion and achieves the same functional goal with compact dimensions.
2Ease of operation
If sufficient space is reserved between the clamping sleeve and the lightproof plate to ensure smooth flipping, then the lightproof plate can flip smoothly, but the internal space of the housing is reduced, requiring outward protrusion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a hinged flipping mechanism requiring lateral space to a linear push-out mechanism utilizing the insertion direction space. This allows the lightproof plate to move smoothly without requiring additional internal volume, as the motion occurs along the existing insertion path rather than requiring lateral clearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical connection through the clamping sleeve and simultaneously drives the lightproof plate opening through its insertion motion. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate actuation mechanisms and space for additional components, optimizing the internal housing volume.
3Ease of operation
If the housing dimensions are altered to ensure smooth flipping of the lightproof plate, then the lightproof plate operation is improved, but multiple adapters can only be installed abreast in the left and right directions, limiting application scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
By changing the lightproof plate mechanism from hinged flipping to linear push-out, the patent eliminates the need for increased housing dimensions in any direction. This maintains a compact form factor that allows flexible arrangement of multiple adapters in various directions (left-right, up-down, or stacked), significantly expanding application scenarios and installation flexibility.
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
Enables improved assembly density and expanded application scenarios by allowing multiple adapters to be arranged closely up and down or left and right, reducing assembly difficulty and maintaining consistent housing dimensions.
Implementation Method 1
the abutment member is bendable relative to the connection member to expose or cover the clamping sleeve
Implementation Method 2
the abutment member is configured to abut against the clamping sleeve
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an LC adapter, belonging to the technical field of electronic devices. The LC adapter includes a housing (100), a clamping sleeve (200), and a lightproof assembly. The housing (100) is provided with an insertion hole (110) configured for a connector to insert into. The clamping sleeve (200) is disposed within the housing (100) and corresponds to the insertion hole (110) for the connector to insert into. The lightproof assembly includes a connection member (300) and an abutment member (400) connected to the connection member (300). The connection member (300) is rotatably connected within the housing (100). The abutment member (400) slidably fits the inner wall of the housing (100). The top wall of the connection member (300) is configured to abut against the connector to drive the abutment member (400) to rotate. The abutment member (400) abuts against the clamping sleeve (200) so that the abutment member (400) can be bent relative to the connection member (300) to expose or block the clamping sleeve (200).