Optical Connector Receptacle With Interchangeable Adjusting Plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing receptacle structures for optical connectors are not adaptable to different specifications, leading to increased manufacturing complexity and cost due to the need for various adapters, and users face difficulties in recognizing the correct connector type based on design differences.
Innovation Solution
A receptacle structure with a replaceable adjusting plate that allows users to adjust the configuration to accommodate different optical connectors, featuring detachable matching structures for various connector types, enabling the same receptacle to accommodate multiple specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different receptacle structures are designed for different optical connector specifications, then each connector type can be properly accommodated, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase due to needing multiple receptacle designs and adapters
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple optical connector types (SN connector and MDC connector) through a single base design. The universality is achieved by making the receptacle body capable of supporting different adjusting plates that provide the specific coupling structures needed for each connector type, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated receptacle designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacle is divided into modular components: a universal receptacle body and interchangeable adjusting plates. Each adjusting plate is a separate module that can be detached and replaced based on the required connector type. This segmentation allows the same receptacle body to support different connector specifications by simply changing the adjusting plate module.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different receptacle structures are designed for different optical connector specifications, then proper accommodation is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases due to the need for multiple receptacle types and adapters
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple optical connector types (SN connector and MDC connector) through a single base design. The universality is achieved by making the receptacle body capable of supporting different adjusting plates that provide the specific coupling structures needed for each connector type, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated receptacle designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacle is divided into modular components: a universal receptacle body and interchangeable adjusting plates. Each adjusting plate is a separate module that can be detached and replaced based on the required connector type. This segmentation allows the same receptacle body to support different connector specifications by simply changing the adjusting plate module.
3Adaptability or versatility
If connectors with different specifications use different receptacle structures, then proper docking is achieved, but additional adapters are required which increases cost
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple optical connector types (SN connector and MDC connector) through a single base design. The universality is achieved by making the receptacle body capable of supporting different adjusting plates that provide the specific coupling structures needed for each connector type, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated receptacle designs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the receptacle structure uses internal coupling design differences to distinguish connector types, then proper functionality is achieved, but user recognition becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting plates are designed with different colors corresponding to different connector types. The first adjusting plate for the SN connector has a first color, while the second adjusting plate for the MDC connector has a second color different from the first. This color coding provides immediate visual recognition for users to identify the correct connector type without needing to examine internal coupling structures.
Data Source
AI summary
A receptacle structure for optical connector comprises a base, a first adjusting plate and a second adjusting plate. The base has a supporting frame formed on the top thereof and supporting structures respectively formed at the two side walls thereof. The first adjusting plate arranged on the supporting frame has a first matching structure and a second matching structure. The second adjusting plate arranged on the supporting structures has third matching structure and fourth matching structure. When the first matching structure is arranged at an insertion side and the third matching structure is arranged toward the inner space of the base, the first connector could be inserted into the base. When the second matching structure is arranged at the insertion side and the fourth matching structure is arranged toward the inner space of the base, the second connector could be inserted into the base.