Pivoting Optical Fiber Adapter Holders for Compact Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber adapter mounting devices lack efficient, durable, and compact designs that facilitate easy insertion and removal of connectors, accommodate various adapter types, and provide structural strength against axial forces.
Innovation Solution
The device incorporates a mounting plate with pivotally coupled adapter holders featuring sliding engagements and enlarged lugs/lips for increased strength and durability, allowing independent pivotable movement and compact arrangement, while supporting multiple adapter types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If adapter holders are made pivotally coupled to mounting plate, then ease of operation for connector insertion/removal is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter holders are designed with pivotal coupling to the mounting plate, enabling them to rotate between a first position (receiving the adapter) and a second position (allowing connector insertion/removal). This dynamic positioning mechanism simplifies the operation of connecting and disconnecting optical fibers without requiring complex manual adjustment procedures.
2Strength
If wall lug is disposed within wall arcuate channel, then strength against axial forces is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wall lug is positioned within the wall arcuate channel such that it is received by the arcuate slot and engages with the raised lip. This nested arrangement creates a compact, interlocking structure that enhances the device's strength against axial forces while maintaining reasonable manufacturing tolerances through the distributed engagement geometry.
3Volume of moving object
If adapter holders are arranged compactly, then volume of connection apparatus is reduced, but ease of operation for adapter mounting decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotal coupling mechanism allows the adapter holders to rotate from a compact stored position to an operational position where the adapter can be easily mounted and disconnected. This dynamic transformation enables the device to maintain a small volume when not in use while providing full operational ease when the adapter holder is in the receiving position.
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AI summary
An optical fiber adapter mounting device includes a mounting plate and a plurality of adapter holders. The mounting plate includes a base, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, and a plurality of mounts defined by the base and disposed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Each of the plurality of adapter holders are pivotally coupled to the mounting plate at a corresponding mount and configured to support an optical fiber adapter. Each of the plurality of adapter holders include a platform having a first end pivotally coupled to the corresponding mount and a second end. The platform is pivotable between at least a first position, whereby the platform is disposed substantially parallel to the base, and a second position, whereby the second end is raised relative to the base. A frame is disposed at the second end and defines a chamber that receives the optical fiber adapter.