Optical Fiber Socket Stopper Pin Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Optical fiber connectors can cause instability in data transmission if not properly fixed, leading to unreliable connections.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber socket with a fixing mechanism featuring a socket body and a fastening member with a stopper pin that slides between a stop wall and an accommodating slot, ensuring stable connection and easy plugging/unplugging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the connector is pluggable to enable easy connection and disconnection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability of data transmission deteriorates due to potential improper fixing
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening member is designed to transition between a first state (allowing plugging/unplugging) and a second state (providing stable connection). The stopper pin can be pushed to move the fastening member between these states, dynamically changing the connection status from loose to firmly fixed, thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and transmission stability
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism is divided into separate functional components: the fastening member with stopper pin that can independently move between positions, and the accommodating slot that guides this movement. This segmentation allows the plugging/unplugging function and the fixing function to operate independently, enabling easy operation while ensuring stable transmission when fixed
2Reliability
If the connector is firmly fixed to improve transmission stability, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in unplugging
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening member transitions from a static firmly-fixed design to a dynamic system where the stopper pin can be easily pushed to release the connection. The spring component provides automatic resetting, allowing the fastening member to return to its fixed state after release, thus maintaining reliability while improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded fastening member automatically returns to its fixed position after the stopper pin is released, providing self-service functionality. The system automatically re-establishes the stable connection without requiring additional manual intervention, maintaining reliability while simplifying the unplugging operation
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AI summary
An optical fiber socket includes a socket body and a fastening member. The socket body has a plugging slot. The edge of the plugging slot forms a stop wall and an accommodating slot is formed in the plugging slot near the stop wall. The fastening member is slidably disposed in the plugging slot. The fastening member extends and forms a stopper pin. The stopper pin is for sliding along the accommodating slot and for being stopped between the stop wall and the accommodating slot. The stopper pin stops between the stop wall and the accommodating slot so the optical fiber plug is able to be plugged in and be fixed stably.