Optical Adapter Holder Assembly for High-Density Fiber Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The telecommunications industry faces a growing demand for higher fiber density in fiber optic transmission equipment, necessitating advancements in fiber handling systems, particularly in optical fiber connectors and enclosures to enhance capacity and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An adapter holder assembly is designed to securely hold optical adapters with snap-fit mounting members and release mechanisms, allowing for easy installation and removal of adapter blocks within a fiber optic enclosure, facilitating higher fiber density configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional fiber optic equipment is used, then transmission capacity is limited, but increasing equipment size can provide more capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The holding member is divided into multiple channels, each capable of independently holding an optical adapter. This segmentation allows multiple fiber connections to be organized in a structured manner within a compact space, increasing fiber density without proportionally increasing overall equipment volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional horizontal or vertical stacking arrangements to a three-dimensional configuration where optical adapters are held between first and second holding members with channels extending in multiple directions. This spatial reorganization maximizes the use of available space, allowing higher fiber density within the same footprint.
2Reliability
If optical adapters are securely fixed in place, then connection stability is improved, but installation and removal become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The holding members incorporate movable walls that can shift between locked and unlocked positions. When locked, the walls secure the optical adapters firmly for stable connections. When unlocked, the walls move to release the adapters, enabling easy installation and removal. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction between secure fixation and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable walls act as intermediary elements between the holding members and the optical adapters. These walls provide the locking action that secures adapters during operation, while also serving as the release mechanism when actuated. This intermediary structure enables both secure holding and easy release without requiring complex fastening systems.
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AI summary
An adapter holder assembly supports one or more optical adapters. The adapter holder includes first and second holding members spaced from each other. Inner sides of the holding members define one or more mounting channels each having a corresponding latching arm. The optical adapters mount to the holder assembly by sliding over the latching arms towards stop surfaces defined by the holding members. In certain implementations, the optical adapter is releasable by applying sufficient force to the optical adapter along a slide axis away from the respective stop surface.