Connector Extraction Jig for Optical Latch Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical connector removal tools face difficulties in efficiently extracting connectors from densely packed adapters due to challenges in positioning and engaging the locking mechanisms, especially in high-density optical wiring racks.
Innovation Solution
A connector extracting jig with a butting part and a pushing-down part that automatically positions itself relative to the optical connector's protrusion, allowing for easy release of the latch engagement by pushing down the protrusion, thereby facilitating the extraction of the optical connector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional optical connector removal tools are used in high-density optical wiring racks, then the connector extraction process becomes complex and time-consuming, but the positioning and engagement of locking mechanisms remains difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The removal tool is designed with a positioning protrusion that automatically aligns with and engages the locking mechanism's positioning groove when the tool is inserted into the optical connector. This self-positioning mechanism eliminates the need for manual alignment operations, allowing the locking mechanism to engage automatically and enabling easy connector extraction even in high-density rack environments.
2Measurement precision
If manual positioning methods are used to align the removal tool with the optical connector's protrusion, then positioning accuracy may be insufficient, but the extraction process becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
A positioning protrusion is introduced as an intermediary element between the removal tool and the optical connector's locking mechanism. This positioning protrusion fits into a corresponding positioning groove on the locking mechanism, providing precise automatic alignment. The intermediary positioning structure ensures accurate engagement without requiring manual positioning adjustments, thereby reducing extraction time while maintaining high positioning accuracy.
3Reliability
If the removal tool requires manual alignment with the protrusion, then the operation becomes more complex, but the latch engagement release may be less reliable
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning protrusion on the removal tool automatically engages with the positioning groove on the locking mechanism, enabling self-alignment and self-positioning. This self-service mechanism ensures that the pushing-down part is reliably positioned to apply force to the protrusion, releasing the latch engagement without requiring complex manual alignment operations. The automatic engagement enhances reliability while simplifying the operation.
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AI summary
A connector extracting jig according to an embodiment is a connector extracting jig for extracting an optical connector connected to a component to be connected along a connection direction from the component to be connected, the optical connector including a latch engaged with the component to be connected, the latch having a protrusion which is can be pushed down, and the protrusion releasing the engagement of the latch with the component to be connected when being pushed down, the connector extracting jig including: a butting part configured to butt on the optical connector in the connection direction; and a pushing-down part configured to be positioned closer to the component to be connected than the butting part and face the protrusion along a first direction intersecting the connection direction when the butting part butts on the optical connector.