CN110031939A

CN110031939A - Narrow width adapter and connector with modularization latch arms

Info

Publication number: CN110031939A
Application number: CN201910336379.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: J·格尼亚德克; K·黄; 高野一义; S·K·马
Original assignee: SENKO COMPONENT CO Ltd
Current assignee: SENKO COMPONENT CO Ltd; Senko Advanced Components Inc
Priority date: 2016-12-05
Filing date: 2017-12-05
Publication date: 2019-07-19
Anticipated expiration: 2037-12-05
Also published as: CN112731596B; CN112731596A; CN110031939B; CN114509847A

Abstract

Narrow width adapter and connector with modularization latch arms.Various embodiments disclosed herein is related to a kind of network system, comprising: connector, the connector include: shell, including the groove being laterally extended on the surface of the housing；And push-pull piece, including complemental groove, wherein push-pull piece is detachably connected to shell；Acceptor device, the acceptor device include one or more ports for receiving connector, and one or more of ports have the interchangeable anchor including first part and second part；Wherein, groove is configured to receive the first part of interchangeable anchor when connector is inserted into receiving element, and wherein complemental groove is configured to receive the second part element of interchangeable anchor when connector is inserted into receiver, push-pull piece is configured to make when push-pull piece moves on the direction far from connector the second part set that is fixedly mounted with of interchangeable anchor to be detached from complemental groove, so that the first part of interchangeable anchor and the groove of connector be made to be detached from.It is described and claimed other aspects.

Description

Narrow width adapter and connector with modularization latch arms

The application be it is entitled " with modularization latch arms narrow width adapter and connector ", international filing date be The invention that December 5, international application no PCT/US2017/064643, national application number in 2017 are 201780024261.9 The divisional application of patent application.

Cross reference to related applications

This application claims following priority application equity: on 2 7th, 2017 entitled " the Narrow Width submitted (the narrow width with modularization latch arms is suitable by Adapters and Connectors with Modular Latching Arm Orchestration and connector) " U.S. Provisional Application No.62,457,150, on August 23rd, the 2017 entitled " Narrow submitted Width Adapters and Connectors with Modular Latching Arm is (narrow with modularization latch arms Width adapter and connector) " U.S. Provisional Application No.62/546,920, on January 20th, 2017 submit it is entitled " Narrow Width Adapters and Connectors with Modular Latching Arm (has modularization door bolt The narrow width adapter and connector of hammerlock) " U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/452,147, on December 6th, 2016 mentions Entitled " the Narrow Width Adapters and Connectors with Spring Loaded Remote handed over Release (the narrow width adapter and connector that are remotely discharged with spring loads) " U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/ Entitled " the Narrow Width Adapters and Connectors submitted on December 5th, 430,560 and 2016 With Spring Loaded Remote Release (the narrow width adapter remotely discharged with spring loads and connection Device) " U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/430,067, wherein the full content of each application is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The disclosure is related generally to the connector that remotely discharges, and relate more specifically to narrow width adapter and Connector, such as thin space Lucent connector (LC) duplex adapters and narrow width multiple fiber optical connector.

Background technique

The universal unprecedented growth for leading to communication network of internet.Demand and intensified competition of the consumer to service cause Network provider constantly looks for the method for improving service quality while reducing cost.

Certain solutions include deployment high density interconnection panel.It is fast will support that high density interconnection panel can be designed Ever-increasing interconnection amount needed for the network that speed increases merges into the shape factor of compression, to improve service quality and drop The cost that low such as occupied area and support are aerial etc.But the deployment of high density interconnection panel fully achieves not yet.

In communication network (such as data center and exchange network), many interconnection between matching connector can be pressed Shorten high density panel into.Panel and connector manufacturer can be by reducing neighboring connectors on connector size and/or panel Between spacing optimize this high density.Although two methods may be effective for increasing Panel connector density, It is to reduce connector size and/or spacing to increase support cost and reduce service quality.

In high density panel construction, adjacent connector and cabling component may interfere with the touching to each relieving mechanism And.This physical barrier may interfere with the ability that operator minimizes the stress being applied on cable and connector.Example Such as, when user enter intensive connector group and by the optical fiber of surrounding and connector shift on one side with his/her thumb and When index finger is close to individual connector relieving mechanism, these stress may be applied.It excessively tenses cable and connector may Latent defect is generated, the integrality and/or reliability of terminal are damaged, and may cause serious network performance and interrupt.

Although operator may attempt to be protruded into intensive connector group using the tool of such as screwdriver etc and activate Relieving mechanism, but adjacent cable and connector may interfere with the sight of operator, make it difficult to do not pushing away adjacent cable By tool guides to relieving mechanism in the case where opening.Moreover, even if operator has clearly sight, by tool guides to releasing Laying mechanism is also likely to be time-consuming process.Therefore, supporting time possibly can not be effectively reduced using tool and improve Service Quality Amount.

Telecommunications infrastructure in the copper that small pluggable transceiver (SFP) is installed currently used for rack-fiber medium converter In facility, and also referred to as Ethernet switch and/or repairing hub.Since the space for these equipment is limited, these Infrastructure Ethernet connects fast development with optical fiber to increase Connection Density.Although optical fiber connector becomes for many years It is smaller and smaller, but their design is small unlike needed for insertion general size and the SFP being easily obtained.However, with receipts The development of device technology is sent out, lesser SFP will be used to create more highdensity interchanger and/or repairing hub device.Therefore, Optical fiber connector is needed, the needs of the future development of smaller SFP will be met.

Summary of the invention

In brief, one aspect of the invention provides a kind of connector, comprising: preceding ontology, the preceding ontology include: top Portion and bottom；The recess portion longitudinally extended on the top of preceding ontology；With rear ontology, which is detachably connected to preceding sheet Body, to form shell, wherein before a part of ontology is assemblied in when detachably connected afterwards in ontology；And push-pull piece, it should Push-pull piece includes front part, rear portion and one or more lateral parts, and wherein push-pull piece uses one or more Lateral part is detachably connected to shell, and wherein front part is located in recess portion.

On the other hand provide a kind of acceptor device, comprising: one or more ports, for receive have top and The connector of bottom；One or more of ports include at least one notch on the top；One or more of ports Including at least one guide rail being located on bottom, wherein at least one described notch is configured to receive interchangeable anchor It is fixedly mounted with and sets.

Another aspect provides a kind of network system, comprising: connector, the connector include: shell, are included in shell The groove being laterally extended on the surface of body；And push-pull piece, including complemental groove, wherein push-pull piece is detachably connected to shell； Acceptor device, the acceptor device include one or more ports for receiving connector, one or more of ports With the interchangeable anchor including first part and second part；Wherein, groove is configured to be inserted into connector The first part of interchangeable anchor is received when receiving element, and wherein complemental groove is configured to be inserted into connector The second part element of interchangeable anchor is received when receiver, push-pull piece is configured to when push-pull piece is far from connection Make interchangeable anchor when moving on the direction of device is fixedly mounted with the second part set and complemental groove disengaging, to make interchangeable anchor The groove for being fixedly mounted with the first part and connector set is detached from.

Detailed description of the invention

Figure 1A is the perspective view of the standard 6.25mm spacing LC connector SFP of the prior art；

Figure 1B is the perspective view of the standard 6.25mm spacing LC adapter of the prior art；

Fig. 1 C is the top view of the prior art adapter of Figure 1B；

Fig. 1 D is the front view of the prior art adapter of Figure 1B, shows 6.25mm spacing；

Fig. 2A is the perspective view of the LC duplex connector of the prior art；

Fig. 2 B is the perspective view of the LC duplex connector of the prior art with long-range release pulling-on piece；

Fig. 2 C is the top view of the LC connector of the prior art used in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2A and 2B；

Fig. 2 D is the side view of the prior art LC connector of Fig. 2 C；

Fig. 3 is according to the saturating of the following thin space LCSFP for receiving connector disclosed herein of the aspect of the disclosure View；

Fig. 4 A is the perspective view according to one embodiment of the thin space LC adapter of the aspect of the disclosure；

Fig. 4 B is the top view of the thin space LC adapter of Fig. 4 A；

Fig. 4 C is the front view of the thin space LC adapter of Fig. 4 A, shows 4.8mm spacing；

Fig. 5 is one embodiment with the thin space LC duplex connector remotely discharged according to the aspect of the disclosure Perspective view；

Fig. 6 A is the top view according to the LC connector of the aspect of the disclosure used in the 5 embodiment of figure 5；

Fig. 6 B is the side view according to the LC connector of Fig. 6 A of the aspect of the disclosure；

Fig. 7 is the perspective view of the thin space LC duplex connector of Fig. 5, wherein removing release in terms of according to the disclosure Mechanism；

Fig. 8 is the perspective disassembled view according to the thin space LC duplex connector of Fig. 5 of the aspect of the disclosure；

Fig. 9 is standard multi fiber push-in/pull-out (MPO) SFP perspective view of the prior art；

Figure 10 A is the perspective view of the standard MPO connector of the prior art；

Figure 10 B is the top view of the prior art MPO connector of Figure 10 A, width 12.4mm；

Figure 10 C is the front view of the prior art MPO connector of Figure 10 A；

Figure 11 is the future narrow width multi fiber for being used to receive connector disclosed herein according to the aspect of the disclosure The perspective view of SFP；

Figure 12 A is the implementation with the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector remotely discharged according to the aspect of the disclosure The perspective view of example；

Figure 12 B is that had according to the top view of the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector of Figure 12 A of the aspect of the disclosure The width of 9.6mm；

Figure 12 C is the front view according to the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector of Figure 12 A of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 13 A is the narrow width multi fiber being had in the narrow width S FP of SFP latch according to the insertion of the aspect of the disclosure The perspective view of connector；

Figure 13 B is the narrow width being had in the narrow width adapter of adapter latch according to the insertion of the aspect of the disclosure The perspective view of multiple fiber optical connector；

Figure 14 is that had according to the side view of the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector of Figure 13 A of the aspect of the disclosure just The recess portion engaged in normal tab position with SFP latch；With

Figure 15 is to pass through retraction according to the side view of the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector of Figure 13 A of the aspect of the disclosure Pulling-on piece and with SFP latch be detached from.

Figure 16 A is the perspective view according to the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector with adapter latch of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 16 B is according to the perspective of the narrow width multiple fiber optical connector with adapter latch of the aspect of the disclosure point Diagrammatic view；

Figure 17 A is the front view of the thin space adapter of Figure 16 A, shows 3.80mm spacing；

Figure 17 B is the side view of the narrow width connector of Figure 16 A；

Figure 17 C is the side view according to the jack frame of the aspect of the disclosure being assemblied in SFP；

Figure 17 D is according to the perspective view of the narrow width connector of Figure 16 A of the aspect of the disclosure, and wherein push/pull piece exists Normal position is in SFP latch recess；

Figure 17 E is according to the perspective view of the narrow width connector of Figure 16 A of the aspect of the disclosure, and wherein push/pull piece is opposite It is in SFP latch recess and retracts position；

Figure 18 A is the perspective view according to the small-sized transceiver of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 18 B and Figure 18 C are the respective sides according to the transceiver of Figure 18 A of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 19 is the perspective view of the SFP inserted with a connector；

Figure 20 A and Figure 20 B are the side views according to the SFP of the holding connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 21 is according to the perspective view of the SFP of the aspect of the disclosure, and one of connector is inserted into and push/pull piece It retracts；

Figure 22 A and Figure 22 B are the SFP latches that lock connector is solved in raised position according to the aspect of the disclosure Side view；

Figure 23 A is the exploded view according to the connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 23 B is the perspective view according to the connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 24 A is the vertical view dimensional drawing according to the connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 24 B is the side view dimensional drawing according to the connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 25 A is the wherein push-pull piece position forwardly according to the perspective view of the connector of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 25 B is according to the perspective view of the connector of the aspect of the disclosure, and wherein push-pull piece is in rearward position；

Figure 26 A is the perspective view according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 26 B is the enlarged perspective according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 26 C is another perspective view according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 27 A is the perspective view according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 27 B is the enlarged perspective according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 27 C is another perspective view according to the connector with push-pull piece of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 28 A shows exemplary CS connector in accordance with some embodiments, identifies two individual cross-sectional areas Domain；

Figure 28 B is the detailed of the CS connector at the first identification cross section of the CS connector identified in Figure 28 A Cross-sectional view；

Figure 28 C is the detailed of the CS connector at the second identification cross section of the CS connector identified in Figure 28 A Cross-sectional view；

Figure 29 is the perspective view according to the various connectors of the push-pull piece with different length of the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 30 A is duplex adapters/transceiver detailed dimensions front view according to the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 30 B is duplex adapters/transceiver detailed dimensions cross-sectional view according to the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 30 C is another detailed dimensions cross-sectional view of duplex adapters/transceiver according to the aspect of the disclosure；

Figure 31 A is the duplex adapters/transceiver perspective view for being equipped with detachable anchoring piece；

Figure 31 B is the perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 31 C is another perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 32 A is another perspective view of duplex adapters/transceiver for being equipped with detachable anchoring piece；

Figure 32 B is another perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 32 C is another perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 33 A is another perspective view of duplex adapters/transceiver for being equipped with detachable anchoring piece；

Figure 33 B is another perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 33 C is another perspective view of removable anchor device；

Figure 34 is detailed according to the duplex adapters/transceiver for being equipped with removable anchor part of the aspect of the disclosure Cross-sectional size figure；

Figure 35 A is another according to the duplex adapters/transceiver for being equipped with removable anchor part of the aspect of the disclosure Detailed dimensions cross-sectional view；

Figure 35 B is detailed according to the duplex adapters/transceiver for being equipped with removable anchor part of the aspect of the disclosure Cross-sectional size figure；

Figure 36 A is the perspective view for the CS connector being inserted into adapter/transceiver；

Figure 36 B is the perspective view of the CS connector after being inserted into adapter/transceiver；

Figure 37 is the sectional view for the CS connector being inserted into adapter/transceiver；

Figure 38 is the perspective view with the CS connector of the detailed view of horizontal groove；

Figure 39 A is the sectional view for the CS connector being inserted into adapter/receiver；

Figure 39 B is another sectional view for the CS connector being inserted into adapter/receiver；

Figure 40 shows the schematic plan and insertion adapter/connect of the CS connector in insertion adapter/receiver Receive the sectional view of the CS connector in device；

Figure 41 shows the schematic plan and insertion adapter/connect of the CS connector in insertion adapter/receiver Receive the sectional view of the CS connector in device；

Figure 42 shows the size detailed view of CS connector；

Figure 43 shows another size detailed view of CS connector；

Figure 44 A shows being fanned out to and boxlike method for the system for connection to be assigned to slower version.

Figure 44 B is shown for connection to be assigned to the system of slower version without being fanned out to and/or boxlike method Alternative solution.

Specific embodiment

The present disclosure is not limited to described particular systems, device and method, because these can change.Make in specification Term is only used for the purpose of description particular version or embodiment, it is no intended to limit range.

As used in this document, singular " one " and "the" include plural, clear unless the context otherwise Explanation.Unless otherwise defined, otherwise all technical and scientific terms used herein have it is logical with those of ordinary skill in the art The identical meaning of the meaning understood.Any content in the disclosure is all not necessarily to be construed as recognizing real described in the disclosure Example is applied to have no right by formerly invention and prior to these disclosures.As used in this document, term " includes " meaning " including but not limited to ".

For purposes of this application, following term should have corresponding meaning described below.

Connector used herein refer to by the first module or cable be connected to the second module or cable device and/or Its component.Connector can be configured for optical fiber transmission or electric signal transmission.Connector can be it is currently known or after Any suitable type of exploitation, for example, ferrule connector (FC), Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) connector, LC connection Device, mechanical transfer (MT) connector, Square Connector (SC) connector, SC duplex connector or straight peen (ST) connector.Even Connecing device can usually be limited by connector shell ontology.In some embodiments, enclosure body may include as described herein What or all components.

" Connectorized fiber optic cabling " or " optical cable " refers to the optical cable comprising one or more optical fiber, for conducting light letter in light beam Number.Optical fiber can be made of any suitable transparent material, including glass, glass fibre and plastics.Cable may include around light Fine collet or sheath material.In addition, cable can be connected to connector on cable one or both ends.

Various embodiments described usually provides long-range relieving mechanism, and user is removed in high density The cable assembly connector of tight spacing together on panel, without damaging the connector of surrounding, unexpectedly disconnecting surrounding Connector destroys the transmission, and/or similar situation for passing through surrounding connector.Various embodiments also provide thin space LC duplex company Device and narrow width multiple fiber optical connector are connect, such as the following thin space LCSFP and the following narrow width S FP.Long-range machine for releasing Structure allows to use thin space LC duplex connector and narrow width in the closely spaced array of thin space LCSFP and narrow width multi fiber SFP Spend multiple fiber optical connector.

Figure 1A shows the perspective view of the standard 6.25mm spacing LC connector SFP100 of the prior art.SFP100 is by structure It causes to receive duplex connector and two sockets 102 is provided, each socket is for receiving corresponding LC connector.104 quilt of spacing Be defined as axis between the central longitudinal axis of each of two sockets 102 to wheelbase from.Figure 1B shows the prior art Standard 6.25mm spacing LC adapter 106 perspective view.Adapter 106 is further configured to receive duplex connector, and provides Two sockets 108, each socket is for receiving corresponding LC connector.Fig. 1 C is the top view of the adapter 106 of Figure 1B.It is suitable The spacing of orchestration 106 and the spacing of SFP100 are similarly defined as the central longitudinal axis of each of two sockets 108 Between axis to wheelbase from as shown in figure iD, it illustrates the front views of adapter 106.

Fig. 2A shows the LC duplex connector 200 of the prior art, can with traditional SFP100 and traditional be adapted to Device 106 is used together.LC duplex connector 200 includes two traditional LC connectors 202.Fig. 2 B shows another existing The LC duplex connector 204 of technology has long-range release pulling-on piece 206, and including two traditional LC connectors 208. As shown, remotely release pulling-on piece includes two pins 210, each pin is configured to couple to corresponding LC connector 208 Extended element 212.Fig. 2 C and 2D respectively illustrate the top view and side view of traditional LC connector 208, with 5.6mm's Width, and also show extended element 212.

Various embodiments disclosed herein are configured to be used together with following SFP, such as narrow shown in Fig. 3 Away from LCSFP300, its spacing is less than traditional 6.25mm and 5.25mm spacing.Various embodiments use LC type in duplex arrangement Optical fiber connector (have send and receive optical fiber), but the axis of connector to wheelbase from less than traditional 6.25mm and 5.25mm Spacing, as described further below.

The embodiment of thin space duplex LC adapter is disclosed according to another aspect,.It is suitable that Fig. 4 A to 4C shows thin space One embodiment of orchestration 400.Thin space adapter 400 has socket 402 on its opposite both ends, which is constructed At for matching two thin space LC duplex connectors according to aspect disclosed herein.Fig. 4 B shows the vertical view of adapter 400 Figure.Fig. 4 C shows front view, further illustrates the spacing that adapter 400 has 4.8mm.Adapter 400 is configured to connect Receive duplex LC connectors, the spacing of adapter correspond to the axis between the LC connector of LC duplex connector to wheelbase from.Although Adapter 400 has the spacing of 4.8mm, but the various embodiments of thin space adapter disclosed herein can have and be less than The different spacing of the spacing of conventional adapter, be, for example, less than 6.25mm and be less than about 5.25mm.In some embodiments, spacing It can be about 4.8mm or smaller.

Other than needing narrow connector, it is also necessary to which remote de-locking is used for the narrow connector of intensive narrow SFP array.This is Because finger access connector is nearly impossible in the case where not destroying adjacent fiber service.Although having at present long-range The design for unlocking optical fiber connector, as shown in Fig. 2 B, but when the typical die casting structure of all SFP of insertion, it has proved that They are difficult to work as required.Die casting SFP is not without the SFP of sharp edges and internal overlap (burr), these are sharp Edge and internal overlap may interfere with the normal flexural movement of the plastic latch of optical fiber connector.Between metal edge and burr Interference the plastic latch of optical fiber connector may be prevented to become to be fully engaged or be easily separated from, especially for by pulling-on piece The latch of Remote triggering, pulling-on piece stretch out a distance behind connector, to prevent finger from interfering adjacent optical fiber.

In order to keep latch/unlock of the connector from SFP more reliable, various embodiments disclosed herein is fastened with a bolt or latch to long-range Lock assembly (pulling-on piece) adds spring force, for example, as shown in Fig. 5,7,8 and 12 and described, to ensure to allow connector latch Back to non-shift position, to fully engage in the recess portion of SFP.

Fig. 5 shows one embodiment of the thin space connector 500 according to aspect disclosed herein.Thin space connection Device 500 is the duplex LC connectors for including two LC connectors 502.Each LC connector 502 includes corresponding 503 He of lasso Corresponding extended element or latch arms 504.Connector 500 has the spacing of 4.8mm, which is defined as LC connector 502 Central axis between axis to wheelbase from.In other embodiments, connector spacing can be less than between convention connectors Away from, be, for example, less than 6.25mm and be less than about 5.25mm.In some embodiments, spacing can be about 4.8mm or smaller.

Connector 500 further includes shell 506, which has bottom shell 508 and top shell 510.Bottom shell 508 include side wall 512.In various embodiments, the shell 506 of connector 500 can be changeable shell.Side wall 512 can Shell 506 is opened to be configured to open, such as to change the polarity of connector 500.Side wall 512 can be towards even The rear portion for connecing device 500 increases, as shown in Figure 5.It is more to hold by the raised advantage in the rear portion of side wall 512 towards connector 500 It is accessible.In other embodiments, side wall 512 can increase at another position.

Connector 500 further includes pulling-on piece 514, which has distal end 516 and proximal end 518.Pulling-on piece 514 is also Including spring 520, which is configured to provide power, so that connector latch arms 504 return to non-shift position, thus complete It is bonded in the recess portion of SFP entirely.The distal end 516 of pulling-on piece 514 can be pulled remotely to discharge connection from SFP or adapter Device 500.The proximal end 518 of pulling-on piece 514 has unique shape, so as to the latch arms 504 with thin space LC connector 500 Distinct features engagement.Proximal end 518 engages two latch arms 504 of duplexing LC connector 500.It is, proximal end 518 include single pin, which is configured to the latch arms of two connectors 502 of engagement.In the proximal end of pulling-on piece 514 At 518, there is pin 522 outwardly, pin is configured to abut directly against the half of the latch arms 504 of duplexing LC connector 502 It is slided above circular surface and along the semicircular surface.The level of pin 522 and path direction backward make connector latch The semi-circular profile of arm 504 is bent downwardly.Because pin 522 is not included in the surface groove of connector latch arms 504, draw Piece 514 can also be pushed down at the position in 502 dead astern of LC connector, rather than from the subsequent distant place (example of connector Such as from distal end 516) pull pulling-on piece to move backward.Push down on the Integral lever of connector or the movement solution of latch arms 504 Lock connector 500.In some cases, the horizontal movement of pulling-on piece 514 may not be desired.Therefore, it can push down on Horizontal movement of the movement connector latch arms 504 without will lead to pulling-on piece 514.

Fig. 6 A and 6B respectively illustrate the top view and side view of the LC connector 502 of thin space connector 500.Fig. 6 into The width that one step shows LC connector 502 is 4.6mm.Fig. 6 B shows the semi-circular profile of latch arms 504.

Fig. 7 shows the exploded partial view of the thin space connector 500 of Fig. 5.Top shell 510 and bottom shell 508 Separation.Pulling-on piece 514 is connected to top shell 510 and is configured to longitudinally slide along the length of connector.Top shell 510 further include attaching means 524, which is configured to receive pulling-on piece 514.

Fig. 8 shows another decomposition view of thin space connector 500.Specifically, pulling-on piece 514 is shown as and top Shell 510 separates, and spring 520 is removed from pulling-on piece.Pulling-on piece 514 includes the longitudinally-oriented recess for being configured to receive spring 520 526 and be configured to keep spring at least one attaching means 528.Top shell 510 further includes recess portion 530, the recess portion 530 are configured to accommodate at least part of pulling-on piece 514, such as spring 520 and proximal end 518.In various embodiments, Pulling-on piece can be removably coupled to connector by top shell.

Fig. 9 shows the perspective view of the standard MPOSFP900 of the prior art.SFP900 is configured to reception standard MPO company It connects device and the socket 902 for receiving the MPO connector with conventional width is provided, such as shown in Figure 10 A to 10C.

Figure 10 A shows the perspective view of traditional MPO connector 1000.As shown in Figure 10 B, traditional MPO connector 1000 Width be 12.4mm.Figure 10 C shows the front view of MPO connector 1000.

Figure 11 shows the embodiment of the future narrow width multi fiber SFP1100 according to the aspect of the disclosure.It is disclosed herein Various embodiments be configured to narrow width multi fiber SFP1100, width is less than the width of traditional MPO connector, i.e., small In about 12.4mm.Narrow width multi fiber SFP has socket 1102, which is configured to receive narrow width multiple fiber optical connector, Such as the narrow width connector with MT lasso.

Figure 12 A shows one embodiment of the narrow width connector 1200 according to aspect disclosed herein.Narrow width connects Connecing device 1200 to be includes Multifiber MT/MPO lasso 1202 multiple fiber optical connector.Connector 1200 includes two extended elements Or latch arms 1204.In other embodiments, connector may include at least one latch arms.The width of connector 1200 is 9.6mm, as shown in the top view of the connector 1200 in Figure 12 B.In other embodiments, connector width can be less than and pass The width of system multiple fiber optical connector, is, for example, less than the 12.4mm of tradition MPO connector shown in Figure 10 B.In some embodiments In, width can be about 9.6mm or smaller.

Connector 1200 further includes shell 1206, which has bottom shell 1208 and top shell 1210.Bottom shell Body 1208 includes side wall 1212.In various embodiments, the shell 1206 of connector 1200 can be changeable shell.Side Wall 1212 can be configured to open in order to open shell 1206, such as to change the polarity of connector 1200.Side wall 1212 It can be increased towards the rear portion of connector 1200.It is by the raised advantage in the rear portion of side wall 1212 towards connector 1200 It is easier access to.Side wall 1212 can also be increased in another position.

Connector 1200 further includes pulling-on piece 1214, which has distal end 1216 and proximal end 1218.Pulling-on piece 1214 further include spring 1220, which is configured to provide power, so that connector latch arms 1204, which return to, does not shift position It sets, to fully engage in the recess portion of SFP.The distal end 1216 of pulling-on piece 1214 can be pulled with remote from SFP or adapter Journey release connector 1200.The proximal end 1218 of pulling-on piece 1214 has unique shape, to connect with narrow width multi fiber Connect the distinct features engagement of the latch arms 1204 of device 1200.Proximal end 1218 engages two door bolts of multiple fiber optical connector 1200 Hammerlock 1204.It is, proximal end 1218 includes the single pin for being configured to engage with latch arms 1204.In pulling-on piece At 1214 proximal end 1218, there is pin 1222 outwardly, pin is configured to directly abut the half of latch arms 1204 It is slided above circular surface and along the semicircular surface of latch arms 1204.The level of pin 1222 and path direction backward make The semi-circular profile for obtaining connector latch arms 1204 is bent downwardly.Because pin 1222 is not included in connector latch arms 1204 In surface groove, so pulling-on piece 1214 can also be pushed down at the position in 1204 dead astern of latch arms, rather than from even Connecing the subsequent distant place of device (such as from distal end 1216) pulls pulling-on piece to move backward.Push down on the Integral lever of connector Or the movement solution lock connector 1200 of latch arms 1204.In some cases, the horizontal movement of pulling-on piece 1214 may not be to wish It hopes.Therefore, horizontal movement of the connector latch arms 1204 without will lead to pulling-on piece 1214 can be pushed down on.

Figure 12 B and 12C respectively illustrate the top view and front view of narrow width multiple fiber optical connector 1200.Figure 12 B also shows The width for having gone out connector 1200 is 9.6mm.

In above-mentioned various embodiments, narrow width connector has latch arms, and latch arms are configured to and narrow width S FP Or fixation or the engagement of immovable recess portion in narrow width adapter.In these embodiments, the pulling-on piece of connector is mobile connects The flexible latch arms of device are connect, so that the recess portion of latch arms and SFP or adapter are detached from.For example, when pulling-on piece is pulled, latch Arm is bent downwardly, to be detached from connector and SFP or adapter.

In other embodiments, as further described below with reference to Figure 13 A, 13B, 14 and 15, long-range latch release is drawn Piece can be configured to connect with the latch in adapter or SFP or be hooked together.In these embodiments, the flexible latch of connector Hammerlock is moved in the main chamber of SFP or adapter, and when pulling-on piece be in pushed forward by spring normal position when, SFP or The recess portion of the latch engagement connector of adapter.Pulling-on piece can be configured to chamfered region, so that when pulling-on piece retracts, The pulling-on piece that the latch of SFP or adapter is contracted is promoted, so that the latch of SFP or adapter be made to be disconnected device.

Figure 13 A shows thin space multiple fiber optical connector 1300, is inserted into thin space SFP1302, so that connector Recess portion engages SFP latch.Figure 13 B shows thin space connector 1300, is inserted into thin space adapter 1304, so that even Connect the latch of the recess portion engagement adapter of device.

Figure 14 is shown and the side view of the narrow width connector 1300 of the narrow width S FP1302 Figure 13 A coupled.In circle The details of connection is shown in circle 1400.Specifically, SFP1302 includes SFP latch 1402.Connector 1300 includes recess portion 1404.For example, connector shell may include recess portion 1404.Pulling-on piece 1406 can be it is spring-loaded, such as about various embodiments It is described.This allows pulling-on piece 1406 to return to the position that SFP latch 1402 will be allowed to engage with connector recess portion 1404.When When pulling-on piece 1406 is in normal tab position, i.e., when being pushed forward by spring, as shown in figure 14, SFP latch 1402 and connector Recess portion 1404 engages.

Side view when the narrow width connector 1300 that Figure 15 shows Figure 13 A is detached from from narrow width S FP1302.In circle The details of disengaging is shown in circle 1500.Pulling-on piece 1406 includes taper or chamfered region 1502.When the edge as shown in the figure of pulling-on piece 1406 When the direction of arrow 1504 is pulled, the chamfered region 1502 for the pulling-on piece that SFP latch 1402 is contracted is promoted, so that SFP be made to fasten with a bolt or latch Lock 1402 is detached from connector, as shown in circle 1500.Connection is also occurred in here in conjunction with the same effect of Figure 15 description Into the other embodiments of the connector of narrow width adapter, such as shown in FIG. 13A.

Although Figure 14 and 15 shows coupling for connector and narrow width S FP, in other embodiments, connector The narrow width adapter with adapter latch (similar to the adapter latch of SFP latch) can be connected to.In addition, although Embodiment shown in Figure 13 A, 13B, 14 and 15 includes narrow width multiple fiber optical connector, but other embodiments may include Thin space LC connector.

Figure 16 A-22 is various views and details, and the thin space multi fiber for showing various aspects according to the present invention connects Connect device, SFP and latch mechanism associated there.

As discussed herein, there are various types of connectors and various implementation methods.Referring now to Figure 23 A, show The details for having gone out the embodiment of CS connector is decomposed.It should be noted that the vision example is for purposes of explanation, and can be with There are various alternative exemplaries, some of examples discuss herein.In some embodiments, CS connector can be miniature Unit sets plug, is usually characterized by the bicylindrical shape spring loads docking lasso and push-and-pull jack connection of diameter about 1.25mm Structure.In some embodiments, the optical alignment mechanism of connector has rigid hole or resilient sleeve type.

In some embodiments, CS connector may include preceding ontology (i.e. jack frame) 2301, accommodate lasso and lasso Flange 2302.Ontology (i.e. rear pillar) 2304 may be coupled to the rear portion of preceding ontology 2301 and include lasso-flange 2302 afterwards. One or more springs 2303 can be used to be held in place for lasso-flange 2302.As shown, rear ontology 2304 may include attachment To the crimp rings 2305 of rear rear body.In some embodiments, cable jacket 2306 can surround crimp rings 2305.Some In embodiment and as shown, dust cap 2307 can be placed on before on ontology 2301, so as to protect be contained in front of in ontology Lasso is against damages and/or clast.

In a further embodiment, push-pull piece 2310 can be attached to CS connector, as discussed in further detail herein. Push-pull piece 2310 can have lateral part 2312 and umbo (i.e. 2313), be used for further described herein various Function.Push-pull piece 2310 can use leaf spring 2308 and apply constant direction force on push-pull piece, each with allow to be discussed herein Kind benefit.Referring briefly to Figure 23 B, one embodiment of the CS connector of the assembling with push-pull piece is shown.Some In embodiment and as shown, push-pull piece 2310 has front part 2314, which is located in preceding ontology 2301 In recess portion 2317.Therefore, when push-pull piece 2310 crosses connector, as being discussed in detail herein, front part 2314 independently of Preceding ontology 2301 is mobile.

In one or more embodiments and as shown in fig. 24 a, CS connector can have 7.95 millimeters of overall size wide Degree.In addition, in a further embodiment, CS connector can have the spacing of 3.8mm.As discussed herein, spacing is determined Justice be CS connector 2450 central axis between axis to wheelbase from.Moreover, as shown in fig. 24b, when push-pull piece 2410 is attached When being connected to preceding ontology 2401 and rear ontology 2404, embodiment can have the overall dimensions height of 10.46mm.

As disclosed herein, connector (such as CS connector) can have push-pull piece to allow easily from adaptation Device into and out.5A and 25B referring now to Fig. 2, in some embodiments, push-pull piece 2510 can relative to connector with Longitudinal mode slides forward and backward, as shown in dotted line bilateral arrow 2511.Figure 25 A shows one embodiment, wherein pushing and pulling Ontology 2504 after the lateral part 2512 of piece 2510 contacts.This contact resistance between lateral part 2512 and rear ontology 2504 The forward movement of push-pull piece 2510 is stopped.

In another embodiment, push-pull piece 2510 may be located remotely from the distance 2513 of the mobile about 1mm to about 3mm of rear ontology. Push-pull piece 2510 can have umbo (such as 2314 in Figure 23 A), which contacts with rear ontology 2504.In This contact between heart protrusion 2514 and rear ontology 2504 can prevent moving backward for push-pull piece 2510.

With reference to Figure 26 A-C, CS connector in accordance with some embodiments is shown.As discussed herein, push-pull piece has Front part 2614.In some embodiments, front part 2614 may include end 2630.End 2630 may include slit or Groove (not shown) can slide in a part of preceding ontology 2601, front part 2614 is fastened firmly to preceding sheet Body 2601.In some embodiments, slit or groove can the sufficiently large movements to adapt to push-pull piece as described herein.It changes Sentence is talked about, and when push-pull piece is pulled open from preceding ontology (5B and corresponding description referring to fig. 2), push-pull piece can slide (i.e. along preceding ontology Figure 26 C), therefore slit or groove must be sufficiently large to allow the movement of push-pull piece, while also assuring under non-retracted state Firm attachment (i.e. Figure 26 B).

As shown in fig. 27 a and discussed herein, embodiment may include spring 2708 (that is, Figure 23 A, 2308).Spring 2708 apply bias force to push-pull piece 2710 in forward direction, so that the groove of preceding ontology 2701 and push-pull piece 2710 is recessed Slot is aligned as discussed herein and as being shown in FIG. 42.As shown in fig. 27 a, hidden line indicates in push-pull piece 2710 Spring 2708.In a further embodiment, push-pull piece 2710 may include wedge-like portion 2731.Wedge-like portion 2731 is constructed At making when push-pull piece is mobile along shell (i.e. preceding ontology and rear ontology), wedge-like portion 2731 can be caught in preceding ontology In 2701 and slide/cross recess portion (2317 in 3A referring to fig. 2).

Referring now to Figure 28 A/B/C, CS connector is shown comprising the cross section of various embodiments.Figure 28 A is shown Exemplary CS connector in accordance with some embodiments, identifies two individual cross sections.First cross section (i.e. X-X) is described in further detail in Figure 28 B.Figure 28 B show wedge-like portion 2831 how to be caught in front of ontology 2801 or with it is preceding Ontology 2801 connects.It should be understood that this strength of materials of wedge-like portion 2831 ensure it is secured with preceding ontology 2801 Connection, while also push-pull piece 2810 being allowed to move along the length of preceding ontology 2801, as being discussed in further detail herein.In addition to Except wedge-like portion 2831, some embodiments can also have other fixed connection apparatus, which includes one A or multiple clips 2832, clip 2832 are formed as a part of push-pull piece.In some embodiments and as shown, one Before a or multiple clips 2832 are connected to preceding ontology 2801 and are caught in ontology 2801, and it is located in and is inserted into preceding ontology Rear ontology 2804 near.It should be appreciated that these are non-limited example, and various attachment devices can be used will push-and-pull Piece 2810 is fixed to shell.Specifically, wedge-like portion 2831 and one or more clips 2832 can be located at push-pull piece The different location on various other positions and preceding ontology 2801 and rear ontology 2804 on 2810.

Connector (such as CS connector) disclosed herein can be inserted in adapter (such as fiber port), such as insert Enter in fiber array or server.The non-limitative illustration example of typical adapter is shown in Figure 30 A.Figure 30 A is shown For receiving double adapters of two connectors (such as double lasso CS connectors).It should be appreciated that various sizes provided herein It is for illustration purposes only, and various other sizes are possible in various embodiments.Figure 30 B and 30C show Figure 30 A Shown in adapter certain cross section cross-sectional view.The various sizes of Figure 30 A, 30B and 30C are listed in the table below in 1.As Figure 31, Shown in 32 and 33 and discussed herein, receiver/transceiver can permit insertion anchor.

Table 1

It should be appreciated that the various pieces of connector system (such as CS connector system) can be adjusted to adapt to respectively Kind situation.A non-limiting example of these modifications is shown in Figure 29, it illustrates push-and-pull lugs 2910 to be configured to have There is different length.

Implementation shown in Figure 30 A, 30B and 30C is illustrated the adapter that can receive various modifications.Such as and With reference to Figure 31 A, 31B and 31C, in some embodiments, removable adapter modifies (such as hook system of Figure 31 B and 31C) It can be inserted in adapter shown in Figure 31 A.Removable modification device (such as modifying device shown in Figure 31 B and 31C) It may include hook end 3121 and hook inclined-plane 3122 or multiple hook ends or hook inclined-plane (for example, as shown, modification device Including two hook ends).

It should be appreciated that the pattern and design of removable modification device (i.e. interchangeable anchor) can change.Figure 32A, 32B and 32C provide the illustrative non-limiting example of the potential design of interchangeable anchor.As begged for herein Opinion, in some embodiments, adapter modification (such as hook system of Figure 32 B and 32C), which can be removed, can be inserted Figure 32 A institute In the adapter shown.Removable modification device (such as modifying device shown in Figure 32 B and 32C) may include hook end 3221 and hook inclined-plane 3222 or multiple hook ends or hook inclined-plane (for example, as shown, modification device includes two hook ends End).

In another embodiment and as shown in Figure 33 A, 33B and 33C, removable adapter modification (such as Figure 33 B With the hook system of 33C) it can be inserted in adapter shown in Figure 33 A.Removable modification device (such as Figure 33 B and 33C institute The modification device shown) it may include hook end 3321 and hook inclined-plane 3322 or multiple hook ends or hook inclined-plane (for example, such as Shown in figure, modification device includes two hook ends).

Figure 34 is shown for receiving similar to two connectors (such as double lasso CS connectors) shown in Figure 30 A Double adapters, however, Figure 34 includes two removable modification devices 3420.It should be appreciated that various sizes provided herein are only For illustration purposes, and in various embodiments various other sizes are possible.Figure 35 A and 35B are shown in Figure 34 Shown in adapter certain cross section cross-sectional view, therefore, the identification size of Figure 34,35A and 35B are also listed in Table 1.

Referring now to Figure 36 A and 36B, the illustrated examples of the CS connector in insertion adapter are shown.Such as this paper institute It discusses, adapter shown in illustrative embodiments includes modification device, is engaged with the part of CS connector, such as following It is discussed in detail.Figure 37 shows the CS connector in insertion adapter.When in connector insertion adapter shell, modification Device 3720 and CS connector is impacted and is interacted.In some embodiments, when being inserted into CS connector, CS connector Front contact hook inclined-plane (at 3222, Figure 33 B and 33C are at 3322 by Figure 32 B and 32C) promotes the part of modification device, Interact with CS connector.

Referring still to Figure 37, the movement of modification device is shown in amplification detailed view 3731 and 3732.As schemed Show, hiding (such as dotted line) line indicates that profile hook inclined-plane 3122,3222 and 3322, solid line indicate hook end 3121,3221 and 3321 profile.Hook 3121,3221 and 3321 is increased in the surface of connector, to allow in connector insertion adapter. Intended destination (such as when carrying out security optical fibre connection) in connector arrival adapter, hook end 3121, 3221 and 3321 interlock with the recess portion 3709 on connector.During push-in movement, which passes through pulling-on piece for connector It is fixed in adapter shell.

Referring now to Figure 38, it is important to note that the front part 3814 of push-pull piece 3810 is independently of preceding ontology 3801 It is mobile, as discussed herein.Therefore, the front part 3814 for the push-pull piece 3810 being shown specifically can be with preceding ontology 3801 Recess portion 3816 be aligned.In this configuration, connector can be fastened firmly to adaptation by hook end 3121,3221 and 3321 Device.However, push-pull piece 3810 can be moved along direction forward or backward (see Figure 31,32 and 33), to make according to embodiment Recess portion 3816 is misaligned with push-pull piece recess portion.When the front part 3814 of push-pull piece 3810 is misaligned, it is via inclined-plane 3815 It interacts with hook inclined-plane 3122,3222 and 3322.Therefore, in some embodiments, pushed away independently of the movement of preceding ontology 3801 Pulling-on piece 3810 allows chamfered region 3815 to hook inclined-plane 3122,3222 and 3322 applied forces, thus increase hook end 3121, 3221 and 3321.Once hook end 3121,3221 and 3321 increases, so that it may safely be moved from connector and/or transceiver Except connector.

Figure 39-41 shows further details and the cross section of the connector with adapter and/or transceiver interaction Figure.In addition, Figure 42 and 43 shows the further details and possible size of embodiment, referring to table 2.

Table 2

The use of CS connector allows compact optical fiber implementation and improved flexibility.For example, in some existing systems In, as shown in Figure 44 A, 200G transceiver module 4401 can receive MPO connector 4402.Then auxiliary tools can be used (such as be fanned out to 4403 or box 4406) separates MPO connector.Once cable is separated, it is connected to 100G module Device (for example, the mono- sheath of LC as shown in the figure) 4404.Then 100G modular device 4404 can be inserted into 100G transceiver In 4405.

Alternatively, in some embodiments and as shown in Figure 44 B, multiple CS connectors 4406 are inserted Enter into 200G transceiver module 4401.Then, each CS connector 4406 can be attached separately to 100, such as Figure 44 A institute Show, 200G transceiver module 4401 can receive MPO connector 4402.Then auxiliary tools can be used (such as to be fanned out to 4403 or box 4406) MPO connector is separated.Once cable is separated, it be connected to 100G module device (for example, The mono- sheath of LC as shown in the figure) 4404.Then 100G modular device 4404 can be inserted into 100G transceiver module 4405.

It is shown in FIG. 14, is for illustration purposes only using the specific example of multiply cable, and it should be understood that can be with Carry out unlimited alternatives and modifications.As shown, showing the switch (example with transceiver (such as 100G transceiver) 1431 As 100G is switched) 1430.Transceiver 1431 has adapter to receive two mini CS duplex connector 1432.It is double from two Each of work connector 1432, four Connectorized fiber optic cablings 1433 extend to be connected to various other connectors and transceiver.Such as Shown in figure, four Connectorized fiber optic cablings 1433 are divided into two Connectorized fiber optic cablings 1434, are then attached to this two Connectorized fiber optic cablings individually CS either simplex connector 1435 is simultaneously put into transceiver (such as 25G transceiver) 1436.As further shown, four Connectorized fiber optic cabling One in 1437 is connected to single mini CS duplex connector 1438, is then inserted into another transceiver (such as 50G Transceiver) in 1439.

In being discussed in detail above, with reference to attached drawing, attached drawing forms part of specification.In the accompanying drawings, unless on Hereafter indicated otherwise, otherwise similar symbol usually identifies similar component.In specific embodiment, drawings and claims Described in illustrative embodiments be not intended to be restrictive.The spirit or scope of theme proposed in this paper are not being departed from In the case of, other embodiments can be used, and other changes can be carried out.It is easily understood that such as this paper general description And the aspect of the disclosure shown in figure can arrange, replace, combine, separate and design with a variety of different constructions, institute These all can clearly expect herein.

The present disclosure is not limited to specific embodiments described in this application, are intended as the explanation of various aspects.Not In the case where being detached from the spirit and scope of the present invention, many modifications and variations can be carried out, this is for a person skilled in the art It is obvious.In addition to enumerated herein other than those, the equivalent method and apparatus of function within the scope of the disclosure are for this It is obvious from the foregoing description for the technical staff of field.These modifications and variations are intended to fall within appended right and want In the range of asking.The whole for the equivalent that the disclosure is only assigned by the clause of appended claims and these claims The limitation of range.It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to specific method, reagent, compound, composition or biosystem, certainly It can change.It should also be understood that terms used herein are only used for the purpose of description specific embodiment, rather than it is restricted 's.

About substantially any plural number and/or singular references are used herein, it is being suitable for context and/or application program In the case where, those skilled in the art can be odd number from complex conversion and/or be converted to plural number from odd number.For clarity, Here various singular/plural arrangements can be explicitly described.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that in general, terms used herein, especially appended claims are (appended by such as The ontology of claim) used in term, be generally intended as open to the outside world term (for example, term " includes " should be interpreted that " including but not limited to ", term " having " should be interpreted that " at least having " that term "comprising" should be interpreted that " including but not limited to ", Etc.).Although various compositions, method and apparatus are with the various components of "comprising" or step (being construed to " including but not limited to ") Form description, but composition, method and apparatus " can also be substantially made of various parts and step " or " by various parts Formed with step ", these terms, which should be interpreted that, defines substantially closed member's group.Those skilled in the art will further manage Solution will clearly state such meaning if being intended to introduce the claim of certain amount of introducing in the claims Figure, and in the case where not such narration, such intention is not present.For example, in order to help to understand, it is appended below Claim may include the use of introductory phrase "at least one" and " one or more " to introduce claim narration. However, the use of these phrases is not necessarily to be construed as implying that it will include this for quoting claim reference by indefinite article " one " Any specific rights requirement that claim introduces is limited to the embodiment only comprising introducing as one, even if when identical Claim include the indefinite article of introduction phrase " one or more " or "at least one" and such as " one " (for example, " one " Should be interpreted "at least one" or " one or more ") when；For using the definite article for introducing claim narration It is such.In addition, those skilled in the art will recognize even if having explicitly referred to the claims state of certain amount of introducing Know, this statement should be interpreted at least to indicate the number (for example, the detailed narration of " two narrations ", does not have Other modifiers, it is meant that at least two narrations or two or more narrations).In addition, using similar to " A, B and C etc. At least one of " agreement in the case of, usually such structure is intended to it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this is used (for example, " system at least one of A, B and C " will include but is not limited to independent A, individually in the sense that example B, independent C, A together with B, A together with C, B is together with C, and/or the system that A, B are together with C, etc..) make In the case of with the agreement similar to " at least one of A, B or C etc. ", usually such structure is intended in this field The skilled person will understand that in the sense that the convention (for example, " system at least one of A, B or C " will include but unlimited In with independent A, independent B, independent C, A together with B, A together with C, B together with C, and/or A, B is together with C System, etc..) it will be further understood by those skilled in the art that actually any two or more alternative terms of presentation It extracts word and/or phrase, either in specification, claims or attached drawing, all should be understood that consideration includes these A possibility that one of term, any one term or two terms.For example, phrase " A or B " will be understood to comprise " A " or A possibility that " B " or " A and B ".

In addition, those skilled in the art will in the case where describing the features or aspect of the disclosure according to Ma Kushi group It recognizes, therefore the disclosure is also described in the form of any single member of Ma Kushi group or member subgroup.

As it will appreciated by a person of ordinary skill, for any and all purposes, such as be provided with for written description, All ranges disclosed herein also covers the combination of any and all possible subranges and its subrange.Any model listed Enclosing can be easily recognizable as fully describing and identical range is made to be broken down at least equal half, three points One of, a quarter, 1/5th, 1/10th etc..As non-limiting example, each range described herein can To be easily decomposed into lower one third, middle one third and upper one third etc..As those skilled in the art will also reason Solution, all language of " at most ", " at least " etc. include the number and reference can be then decomposed into as described above Subrange range.Finally, as it will appreciated by a person of ordinary skill, range includes each individual member.Therefore, example Such as, the group with 1-3 unit refers to the group with 1,2 or 3 unit.Similarly, the group with 1-5 unit refers to tool There is the group, etc. of 1,2,3,4 or 5 unit.

Various feature and function disclosed above or its alternative solution can be combined to many other different systems or In.Those skilled in the art can then carry out it is various at present fail to predict or it is unexpected substitution, modification, variation Or improve, each of these is also intended to is covered by the disclosed embodiments.

Claims

1. a kind of anchor is used to for connector being releasably fixed in the port of receiver, the anchor packet It includes:

First part comprising outwardly projecting hook engagement member, the hook engagement member have receiver engagement surface, the reception Device engagement surface is positioned to engage receiver so that anchor to be fixed in the port of receiver；

Second part, with the first part form one and have at least one external hook end and at least one inside Hook end, for from the port lock and release connector, the shape of the internal hook end and the external hook end to be not Together；

The internal hook end and the external hook end are connected with each other, enable the internal hook end and external hook end that This is moved relative to the first part together；When being wherein inserted into when the connector part in the port, by described Connector and the contact of the internal hook end and be applied to the movement of internal hook end so that internal hook end and interconnection External hook end move to the second position from first position；And when connector is fully inserted into the port, internal hook Movement on end is removed and intermediate and external hook end returns resiliently to the first position.

2. anchor according to claim 1, wherein the receiver engagement member is prominent along first direction, and institute It is prominent along the second direction opposite with first direction to state external hook end and internal hook end.

3. anchor according to claim 1, wherein the first part of the anchor includes protrusion and notch, institute The shape for stating protrusion and notch is designed to and is arranged to engage with the corresponding ports surface of the receiver, to be aligned wherein Connector.

4. anchor according to claim 1 further includes half path portion of curved hook, the first part is connected to The second part, so that the second part is with the first part at relationship that is opposite, being spaced apart.

5. anchor according to claim 4, wherein the first part and second part construct relative to each other and It is arranged so that the movement of external hook end and internal hook end from first position to the second position so that the curved hook radius Part is bent.

6. anchor according to claim 1, wherein at least one described external hook end includes internally positioned hook end A pair of outer hook end on the side relative to each other at end.

7. anchor according to claim 6, wherein the pair of external hook end can be with the internal hook end one Play movement.

8. anchor according to claim 1, wherein the first part and second part are formed by a block of material.

9. anchor according to claim 1, wherein the internal hook end is positioned to than the external hook end more Close to the first part.

10. anchor according to claim 1, with the receiver corporation.