CN103424814A - Optical fiber connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical fiber connector assembly, which includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector includes a first body, a blocking piece, a first coupling lens and at least two first shielding sheets. The first body defines a first receiving groove with a first opening. The first coupling lens is arranged in the first receiving groove. The female connector includes a second body, a plug, a second coupling lens and at least two second shielding sheets, the second body defines a second receiving groove with a second opening, and the second coupling lens is arranged in the second receiving groove . When the male connector is inserted into the female connector, the plug pushes away the first shielding piece, so that the blocking member enters the second receiving groove and pushes away the second shielding piece, so that the first and second coupling lenses face each other directly, so that transmit light signals. When the male connector is pulled out from the female connector, the first and second shielding pieces return to elastic deformation to respectively close the first and second openings.

Description

Fiber Optic Connector Assemblies

technical field

The invention relates to the field of Universal Serial Bus (USB), in particular to an optical fiber connector assembly.

Background technique

The coupling lens in the current optical fiber connector assembly is exposed in the air, so dust, particles or stains in the air will adhere to the coupling lens, affecting the transmission quality of optical signals. At present, users usually put a dust cover on the optical fiber connector assembly when it is not in use, so as to achieve the effect of dust prevention. However, when the optical fiber connector assembly needs to be used, the user must take off the dust cover, which is very inconvenient to operate.

Contents of the invention

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a dust-proof and easy-to-use optical fiber connector assembly.

An optical fiber connector assembly, which includes a male connector and a female connector, the male connector includes a first body, a blocking member, a first coupling lens and at least two first shielding sheets, the first The main body includes a first abutting surface, and a first accommodating groove is opened on the first abutting surface, and the first accommodating groove has a first opening. The blocking piece is arranged at the bottom of the first receiving groove and extends towards the direction of the first opening. At least one slot is formed between the blocking piece and the inner wall of the first containing groove. The at least two first blocking pieces cooperate with each other to close the first opening. The first coupling lens is disposed in the first receiving groove. The female connector includes a second body, a plug, a second coupling lens and at least two second shielding sheets. The second body includes a second abutting surface opposite to the first abutting surface. A second accommodating groove is defined on the second mating surface. The second receiving groove includes a second opening. The plug extends outward from the second connecting surface. The second coupling lens is arranged in the second receiving groove and aligned with the first coupling lens. The at least two second shielding sheets cooperate with each other to close the second opening. Both the at least two first shielding sheets and the at least two second shielding sheets are made of elastic material. When the male connector is inserted into the female connector, the plug pushes away the at least two first shielding pieces so that the blocking member enters the second receiving groove and pushes away the at least two second shielding pieces, The first coupling lens and the second coupling lens are directly facing each other for optical signal transmission. When the male connector is pulled out from the female connector, the at least two first shielding pieces and the at least two second shielding pieces automatically return to elastic deformation to respectively close the first opening and the second opening.

The optical fiber connector assembly of the present invention can effectively prevent the first coupling lens and the second coupling lens from being polluted by dust, particles or stains in the air, thereby effectively improving the transmission quality of optical signals, and at the same time, manual operation by the user is not required , so it is very convenient to use.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an optical fiber connector assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the fiber optic connector assembly of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is an exploded view from another angle of the optical fiber connector assembly in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the fiber optic connector assembly in FIG. 1 in an unused state.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the optical fiber connector assembly in FIG. 1 in use.

Description of main component symbols

Fiber Optic Connector Assemblies 100 female connector 10 first ontology 11 first docking surface 110 first containment tank 111 first opening 112 slot 113 notch 116 first support column 12 first end face 120 blocking piece 13 baffle 130 first coupling lens 14 first mask 15 male connector 30 second body 31 second docking surface 310 Second tank 311 second opening 312 plug 32 Plug board 320 second support column 33 second end face 330 second coupling lens 34 second mask 35

The following specific embodiments will further illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings.

Detailed ways

Referring to FIGS. 1-3 , an optical fiber connector assembly 100 provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a female connector 10 and a male connector 30 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , the female connector 10 includes a first body 11 , a first support column 12 , a square-shaped blocking member 13 , a first coupling lens 14 and two first shielding pieces 15 . The first body 11 includes a first mating surface 110 . A first receiving groove 111 is defined on the first mating surface 110 . The first receiving groove 111 is elongated and has a rectangular first opening 112 . Both the first supporting column 12 and the two blocking members 13 are fixed to the bottom of the first receiving groove 111 . The extending directions of the first support column 12 and the blocking member 13 are parallel to the extending direction of the first receiving groove 111 . The first support column 12 is located at the center of the blocking member 13 and is spaced from the blocking member 13 by a certain distance. There is a certain distance between the blocking member 13 and the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 to form an annular slot 113 surrounding the outer periphery of the blocking member 13 . The first support column 12 includes a first end surface 120 facing the first opening 112 . The first coupling lens 14 is fixed on the first end surface 120 . In this embodiment, the blocking member 13 is made of metal (such as iron), and the blocking member 13 is composed of four baffle plates 130 connected end to end. In other embodiments, the number of the first shielding pieces 15 can also be more than two.

The two first shielding pieces 15 are made of elastic material (such as plastic, metal sheet). The two first shielding pieces 15 are disposed in the first receiving groove 111 near the first opening 112 and cooperate with each other to close the first opening 112 . Of course, the number of the first shielding pieces 15 is not limited to this embodiment. Two notches 116 are defined on the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 for accommodating the two first shielding pieces 15 respectively.

The male connector 30 includes a second body 31 , a square-shaped plug 32 , a second support post 33 , a second coupling lens 34 and two second shielding sheets 35 . The second body 31 includes a second mating surface 310 opposite to the first mating surface 110 , and a second receiving groove 311 is defined on the second mating surface 310 . The second receiving groove 311 has a second opening 312 . The plug 32 extends vertically outward from a portion of the second mating surface 310 close to the second receiving groove 311 . The second support column 33 is fixed on the bottom of the second receiving groove 311 , and the extension direction of the second support column 33 is parallel to the extension direction of the plug 32 . The second support column 33 includes a second end surface 330 facing the second opening 312 . The second coupling lens 34 is fixed on the second end surface 330 . The two second shielding pieces 35 are made of elastic material (such as plastic, metal sheet). The two second shielding pieces 35 are disposed in the second receiving groove 311 close to the second opening 312 and cooperate with each other to close the second opening 312 . In this embodiment, the two second shielding pieces 35 are made of plastic. The plug 32 is formed by connecting four plug boards 320 end to end. In other embodiments, the number of the second shielding pieces 35 can also be more than two.

In the direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the optical signal, the distance between the blocking member 13 and the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 is greater than or equal to the sum of the thickness of the plug 32 and the thickness of the first shielding sheet 15, when the male connection When the connector 30 is inserted into the female connector 10 , the distance between the plug 32 and the blocking member 13 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the second shielding piece 35 .

5, the working process of the optical fiber connector assembly 100 is as follows: when using the optical fiber connector assembly 100, when the male connector 30 is inserted into the female connector 10, the plug 32 pushes the two first The blocking piece 15 moves toward the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 to be accommodated in the two notches 116 . When the plug 32 enters the slot 113, the blocking member 13 pushes the two second shielding pieces 35 to move toward the inner wall of the second receiving groove 311, so as to sandwich the plug 32 and the corresponding blocking member 13. At this time, the first coupling lens 14 and the second coupling lens directly face each other and are arranged in alignment, so that optical signals can be transmitted between the first coupling lens 14 and the second coupling lens 34 . When the optical fiber connector assembly 100 is not in use, the male connector 30 is pulled out from the female connector 10, at this time the two first shielding pieces 15 and the two second shielding pieces 35 automatically return to elastic deformation , respectively closing the first opening 112 and the second opening 312 .

In other embodiments, the blocking member 13 can also be circular, or the blocking member 13 can also be composed of at least two baffles 130, as long as the at least two baffles 130 can connect the at least two second baffles 35 to the inner wall of the second receiving groove 311.

In other embodiments, the plug 32 can also be circular, or the plug 32 can also be composed of at least two plug boards 320, as long as the at least two plug boards 320 can push the at least two first shielding pieces 15 to It only needs to face the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 .

In other embodiments, the blocking member 13 can also be formed by a plurality of separated baffles 130 , and the plug 32 can also be formed by a plurality of separated insert plates 320 .

In the optical fiber connector assembly of the present invention, when in use, the first shielding piece and the second shielding piece can be pushed apart automatically to stick on the inner walls of the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove, so that the The first coupling lens and the second coupling lens directly face each other to transmit optical signals normally; when not in use, the first shielding sheet and the second shielding sheet can automatically restore elastic deformation, respectively One opening and the second opening are closed, so that the first blocking sheet and the second blocking sheet are respectively closed in the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove, so as to prevent the first coupling lens and the second coupling lens from The lens is polluted by dust, particles or stains in the air, thereby effectively improving the transmission quality of optical signals; at the same time, it is very convenient to use because it does not require manual operation by the user.

It can be understood that those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications according to the technical concept of the present invention, and all these changes and modifications should belong to the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. a fiber optic connector assembly, it comprises a public connector and a female connectors, this public connector comprises a first noumenon, a block piece, first coupled lens and at least two the first shielding plates, this the first noumenon comprises first interface, offer first accepting groove on this first interface, this first accepting groove has first opening; This block piece is arranged on the bottom of this first accepting groove, and extends towards the direction of this first opening, forms at least one slot between the inwall of this block piece and this first accepting groove, and these at least two first shielding plates cooperatively interact, to seal this first opening; This first coupled lens is arranged in this first accepting groove; This female connectors comprises second body, a plug, second coupled lens and at least two the second shielding plates; This second body comprises second interface; Offer second accepting groove on this second interface; This second accepting groove comprises second opening; This plug stretches out from this second interface; This second coupled lens is arranged in this second accepting groove, and the setting of aliging with this first coupled lens; These at least two second shielding plates cooperatively interact, to seal this second opening; These at least two first shielding plates and this at least two the second shielding plates are made by resilient material; In the time of in this public connector inserts this female connectors, this plug is pushed these at least two first shielding plates open, make this block piece enter in this second accepting groove and push this at least two the second shielding plates open, make between this first coupled lens and this second coupled lens and directly face to carry out the transmission of light signal; When this public connector, when extracting in this female connectors, these at least two first shielding plates and this at least two the second shielding plates recover elastic deformation automatically, to seal respectively this first opening and this second opening.

2. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, this public connector also comprises first support column, this the first support column is fixed on the bottom of this first accepting groove, this first support column comprises first end face towards this first opening, this first coupled lens is arranged on this first end face, this female connectors also comprises second support column, this the second support column is fixed on the bottom of this second accepting groove, and the setting of aliging with this first support column, this second support column comprises second end face towards this second opening, this second coupled lens is arranged on this second end face.

3. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, these at least two first shielding plates are arranged on the position of close this first opening in this first accepting groove, and these at least two second shielding plates are arranged on the position of close this second opening in this second accepting groove.

4. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, is characterized in that, the bearing of trend of this first support column is parallel with the bearing of trend of this block piece, between this first support column and this block piece, keeps at a certain distance away respectively; The bearing of trend of this first support column is all vertical with the bottom surface of this first accepting groove with the bearing of trend of this block piece, and the bearing of trend of this second support column is vertical with the bottom surface of this second accepting groove.

5. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, this plug is arranged on the position of close this second accepting groove on this second interface.

6. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, the bearing of trend of this block piece is parallel with the inwall of this first accepting groove.

7. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, the inwall of this first accepting groove is offered at least two recesses, is respectively used to accommodating these at least two first shielding plates.

8. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, on the direction of transfer perpendicular to light signal, distance between the inwall of this block piece and this first accepting groove is more than or equal to the thickness sum of thickness and this first shielding plate of this plug, in the time of in this public connector inserts this female connectors, the distance between this plug and this block piece is more than or equal to the thickness of this second shielding plate.

9. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, this block piece and this plug are shaped as frame or annular.

10. fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, this block piece comprises the baffle plate of a plurality of separation, and this plug comprises the plate of a plurality of separation.

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