Optical Fiber Fixing Device With Staggered Mounting Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
The variability in optical box geometries and the need for different accessibility levels of optical connectors complicate standardization of internal fixing devices, making it difficult to prevent accidental disconnections while allowing necessary access for maintenance.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber fixing device with two staggered mounting configurations that allow or restrict access to optical connectors based on the input-output direction, using snap hooks and a guide element to securely position and manage optical fibers, facilitating both protection and easy integration within the optical box.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the optical connector is made accessible from outside the optical housing, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to risk of accidental disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The optical connector is designed with a movable mounting position on the bracket, allowing it to be dynamically configured between an accessible position (for ease of operation) and a protected position (for reliability). The snap-fit mechanism enables dynamic assembly and disassembly while maintaining connection stability when properly mounted.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different geometries of optical connectors are used for different housings, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity worsens due to lack of standardization
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed as a universal mounting component that can accommodate different optical connector geometries and configurations. The standardized bracket design with adjustable mounting positions provides multi-functionality, allowing the same bracket structure to work with various connector types while maintaining adaptability to different housing geometries.
3Reliability
If the optical connector is enclosed within the optical housing, then reliability is improved by preventing accidental disconnection, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic configurability where the optical connector can be mounted in an enclosed position for reliability/protection or in an accessible position for ease of operation/maintenance. The snap-fit mechanism allows authorized personnel to easily reposition the connector between these two states based on operational requirements.
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AI summary
Optical fiber fixing device (1) for optical housing, the fixing device (1) being configured to cooperate with at least one optical fiber equipped with a male plug, the optical housing having an opening defining an input-output direction (25), the fixing device (1) comprising: an optical connector (7) comprising a first female plug (9) and a second female plug (11), the first female plug (9) being configured to receive at least one optical fiber male plug inserted in a cooperation direction;a mounting bracket (19) configured to be disposed in the optical housing in a mounted position, the mounting bracket (19) comprising a mounting area (21) provided with a first reception location (27) configured to receive the optical connector (7) according to a first configuration in which the first female connector (9) is opposite the opening in the input-output direction (25) and a second reception location (29) configured to receive the optical connector (7) according to a second configuration, the second reception location (29) being offset from the first reception location (27) in the input-output direction (25).