Rotatable Optical Fiber Connector Bracket for Universal Port Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical fiber connector fixed mounts require separate development for straight and inclined optical fiber output ports, leading to resource wastage and a need for a universal solution that can accommodate both forms.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber connector fixed mount with a pivoting mounting member and a positioning mechanism, utilizing an elastic element and jacking element to adjust the direction of the optical output port, allowing for both straight and inclined orientations through rotation and automatic positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate fixed mounts are developed for straight and inclined optical fiber output ports, then each specific form can be precisely accommodated, but development resources are wasted and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed mount is designed with a rotatable mounting member that can assume multiple angular positions, allowing a single universal design to accommodate both straight and inclined optical fiber output ports. The positioning mechanism enables the mounting member to be fixed at different angles, making one device serve multiple functions that previously required separate designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting member is designed to be rotatable rather than fixed in a single position. This dynamic capability allows the optical fiber connector to be oriented at different angles (straight or inclined) as needed. The positioning mechanism locks the rotating member at desired angles, transforming a static single-purpose design into a dynamic multi-purpose solution.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the optical fiber connector is fixedly connected to the housing using a screw, then the direction of the optical fiber output port is fixed, but adaptability to different port directions is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting member replaces the fixed screw connection with a rotatable joint that maintains stable fixation at selected positions. The positioning mechanism works with the rotating member to provide stable, repeatable angular positions while allowing rotation between positions, combining the stability of fixed connections with the flexibility of adjustable orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable mounting member acts as an intermediary between the housing and the optical fiber connector. It provides a stable connection interface while introducing rotational freedom, allowing the connector to be oriented in different directions while maintaining secure attachment to the housing 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 enables a universal optical fiber connector fixed mount that reduces development costs and efficiently adjusts the optical output port direction, accommodating both straight and inclined forms, thereby optimizing resource utilization and device functionality.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing an elastic element and jacking element to adjust the direction of the optical output port
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an optical fiber connector fixed mount, including a tray, a mounting member and a positioning mechanism. The tray is connected to a single board in a communication device. The mounting member pivots on the tray and is used for loading an optical fiber connector. The positioning mechanism is located between the mounting member and the tray and cooperates with the mounting member and the tray for implementing positioning between the mounting member and the tray. The mounting member is used for mounting the optical fiber connector. The mounting member rotates relative to the tray, and the mounting member is positioned in different positions by using the positioning mechanism, so as to change a direction of an optical output port of the optical fiber connector. The present invention further provides a communication device including the optical fiber connector fixed mount. The optical fiber connector fixed mount can be used for adjusting the direction of an optical output port of the optical fiber connector, which has universality and reduces the cost.