Rotatable Fiber Cutter Holder for Fusion Splicer Storage Case
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage cases for fusion splicers and optical fiber cutters are separate entities, requiring complex processes for setup and resulting in decreased workability due to height discrepancies between the two devices when stored together.
Innovation Solution
A storage case that integrates a fusion splicer accommodating portion and an optical fiber cutter accommodating portion, with a rotatable optical fiber cutter holder that adjusts to align work positions and reduce waste space, allowing both devices to be stored and used together as a workbench.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate storage cases are used for fusion splicer and optical fiber cutter, then each device has dedicated storage space, but device complexity increases and workability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines separate storage cases for fusion splicer and optical fiber cutter into a single integrated storage case. The case includes a fusion splicer accommodating portion and an optical fiber cutter accommodating portion, allowing both devices to be stored together in one unit, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining dedicated storage spaces for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage case is designed with multi-functionality to serve as both a storage unit and a workbench. It includes accommodating portions for both fusion splicer and optical fiber cutter, along with a work surface that can support either device during operation, eliminating the need for separate storage and work surfaces.
2Volume of stationary object
If fusion splicer and optical fiber cutter are stored together on the same surface, then storage space is optimized, but workability decreases due to height discrepancies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rotatable optical fiber cutter holder that can change the height and position of the optical fiber cutter relative to the fusion splicer. The holder can rotate between different angles, allowing the optical fiber cutter to be positioned at varying heights to match the fusion splicer's working height, thereby maintaining good workability while optimizing storage space utilization.
3Device complexity
If optical fiber cutter holder is fixed in position, then structure is simple, but waste space increases and workability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The optical fiber cutter holder is designed to be rotatable rather than fixed, allowing it to adjust its position and angle dynamically. This rotation capability enables the holder to move the optical fiber cutter to different positions to minimize waste space within the storage case while also allowing adjustment for optimal workability during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage case including a fusion splicer accommodating portion, an optical fiber cutter accommodating portion, an optical fiber cutter holder, and a support portion. The fusion splicer accommodating portion includes a first placement surface. The optical fiber cutter holder has a second placement surface configured to fix a bottom surface of an optical fiber cutter, and is supported to be rotatable around a rotating shaft separated from a plane including the first placement surface. The support portion is disposed between the fusion splicer accommodating portion and the optical fiber cutter accommodating portion. The support portion is in contact with the optical fiber cutter holder which has rotated such that an angle formed by a line normal to the first placement surface and a line normal to the second placement surface is an acute angle, to support the optical fiber cutter holder.