Optical Fibre Cable Partition Transition With Integrated Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fibre cable transitions through partitions are complex to install and lack effective electromagnetic shielding, posing risks of interference and damage to cables during installation.
Innovation Solution
A transition comprising a sleeve and integrated electromagnetic shielding tube, with a compressible seal and anti-rotational features, allowing easy assembly and enhanced shielding without additional components, suitable for use in partitions made of metal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate shielding tube and sleeve assembly are used as in prior art, then electromagnetic shielding is provided, but the installation becomes complex and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the shielding tube and sleeve into a single integrated component where the shielding tube is directly connected to the second end of the sleeve. This merging eliminates the need for separate assembly of multiple components, simplifying installation while maintaining the electromagnetic shielding function provided by the conductive shielding tube.
2Reliability
If additional assembly components are used for shielding, then shielding performance is improved, but the number of components and assembly steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding tube is integrated directly with the sleeve, forming a unified structure with fewer components. The shielding tube extends from the first end to the second end of the sleeve, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets, fasteners, or additional shielding elements that would increase component count and assembly complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the shielding tube is integrated with the sleeve, then assembly is simplified, but shielding effectiveness may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding tube is directly connected to the second end of the sleeve, creating a continuous conductive path that maintains shielding effectiveness. The integrated design ensures proper alignment and connection without requiring additional fastening mechanisms, thereby preserving electromagnetic shielding performance while simplifying assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The shielding tube is made of electrically conductive material that provides effective electromagnetic shielding. By integrating this conductive shielding tube directly with the sleeve structure, the patent achieves both simplified assembly and maintained shielding effectiveness through the inherent properties of the composite structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides efficient electromagnetic shielding, easy installation, and protection against cable damage, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and stability in metal partitions.
Implementation Method 1
a compressible seal arranged to form a seal around the at least one optical fibre cable
Implementation Method 2
a shielding tube having a first end, a second end and at least one through opening arranged between the first end and the second end for receiving and shielding the at least one optical fiber cable
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AI summary
A transition (10, 10') for at least one optical fibre cable through a partition (2). The transition (10, 10') comprises a sleeve (30), a compressible seal (50, 50') and an electromagnetic shielding tube (70, 70'). The sleeve (30) has a first end (31), a second end (32) and an opening (33) extending in an axial direction from the first end (31) for receiving the compressible seal (50, 50'), wherein the compressible seal (50, 50') forms a seal around the optical fibre cable. The shielding tube (70, 70') has a first end (71), a second end (72) and at least one through opening (73) arranged between the first end (71) and the second end (72) for receiving and shielding the at least one optical fiber cable. The second end (32) of the sleeve (30) is connected to the first end (71) of the shielding tube (70, 70') wherein the at least one through opening (73) of the shielding tube (70, 70') is connected to the opening of the sleeve (30) for transition of the at least one optical fibre cable. To be published with Fig. 1