Multi-core Single-core Conversion Module with Detachable Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-core/single-core conversion modules are inefficient in facilitating the exchange and adaptation of single-core optical connectors based on the number of cores in multi-core fiber optic cables, requiring complex stacking and increased labor for tier-by-tier module exchange.
Innovation Solution
A multi-core/single-core conversion module design featuring a housing with detachable lateral walls and tiered single-core optical connector adapters, allowing for easy expansion or reduction of single-core connectors by leading optical fibers through openings, and a modular structure that enables flexible support of various core counts without obstructing fiber paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conversion modules are stacked to support various core counts, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and labor for module exchange increase
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a first housing and a second housing that can be detachably coupled together. The first housing contains a first adapter for multi-core optical connectors, while the second housing contains multiple second adapters for single-core optical connectors arranged in different patterns. This segmentation allows flexible configuration to support various core counts without stacking multiple complete modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral wall of the housing includes a detachable portion that can be opened to allow access to optical fibers. This dynamic structure enables easy insertion and extraction of optical connectors without requiring complete module disassembly or complex stacking operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conversion modules are stacked to support various core counts, then adaptability is improved, but labor for module exchange increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a first housing and a second housing that can be detachably coupled together. The first housing contains a first adapter for multi-core optical connectors, while the second housing contains multiple second adapters for single-core optical connectors arranged in different patterns. This segmentation allows flexible configuration to support various core counts without stacking multiple complete modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral wall of the housing includes a detachable portion that can be opened to allow access to optical fibers. This dynamic structure enables easy insertion and extraction of optical connectors without requiring complete module disassembly or complex stacking operations.
3Device complexity
If traditional conversion modules are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but flexibility in adapting to different core counts is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a first housing and a second housing that can be detachably coupled together. The first housing contains a first adapter for multi-core optical connectors, while the second housing contains multiple second adapters for single-core optical connectors arranged in different patterns. This segmentation allows flexible configuration to support various core counts without stacking multiple complete modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The second housing contains multiple second adapters arranged in different patterns (first pattern with adapters at different positions, second pattern with adapters at different positions). This universal design allows the same housing structure to support various core counts by selecting appropriate adapter patterns, maintaining structural simplicity while achieving adaptability.
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AI summary
A multi-core/single-core conversion module is disclosed. The multi-core/single-core conversion module includes a housing including a first end, a second end and a lateral wall defining an inner space between the first end and the second end, a first adapter attached to the first end of the housing, two or more second adapters attached to the second end of the housing, a multi-core optical connector inserted into the first adapter from the inner space of the housing, a plurality of single-core optical connectors respectively inserted into the second adapters from the inner space of the housing, and a plurality of optical fibers connecting the multi-core optical connector to the plurality of single-core optical connectors with each other. The second adapters are arranged on the second end across a plurality of tiers. An opening can be formed by a part of the lateral wall being detached.