WO2017024982A1 - Auxiliary device for optical fiber splicing - Google Patents

Abstract

Auxiliary device for optical fiber splicing, which is used for transferring an optical fiber connector (200), an optical cable (300) preliminary spliced with an optical fiber (202) of the optical fiber connector (200), and a protection assembly installed on the optical cable (300) and comprises a preliminary positioning apparatus and a supporting frame (5). The preliminarily positioning apparatus comprises: a first retaining apparatus (1) for retaining the optical fiber connector (200); a second retaining apparatus (2) for retaining the optical cable (300); and a third retaining apparatus (3) arranged between the first retaining apparatus (1) and the second retaining apparatus (2) for protecting the protection assembly. The supporting frame (5) comprises a first coupling end (52) which is removably coupled to the first retaining apparatus (1), a second coupling end (53) which is removably coupled to the second retaining apparatus (2), and a handle (51) located between the first coupling end (52) and the second coupling end (53). A preliminary spliced optical fiber, an optical fiber connector, and an optical cable, as a whole, can be transferred and installed in an optical fiber processing device, so that a subsequent operation is executed and an optical fiber splice having an optical fiber connector is assembled finally, and a splicing part of an optical fiber can be protected from being damaged because of suffering an impact.

Description

Optical fiber connection auxiliary equipment Technical field

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an optical fiber processing apparatus, and more particularly to an auxiliary apparatus for transferring a preliminary connected optical fiber in a process of connecting an optical fiber.

Background technique

In the process of connecting the optical cables entering the office, home, etc., the optical cable is first laid on the user's site, and the operator then connects the optical fiber of the optical cable with the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector to connect the optical fiber of the optical cable to the optical fiber connection. And forming a fiber optic cable connector with a fiber optic connector; and then combining the fiber optic connector connecting the fiber optic cable connector with the fiber optic connector of the optoelectronic conversion device at the customer end to achieve fiber optic home access. Therefore, such a cable joint is formed by the user forming an assembly.

Typically, the fiber optic cable includes a centrally located fiber core (also referred to as a glass core), a cladding that is external to the fiber core, and a protective layer on the outermost layer. Before the optical fiber of the optical cable is connected to the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector, the protective layer and the coating layer of the optical fiber connecting end of the optical cable are removed, thereby exposing the bare optical fiber to be connected. On the other hand, the fiber of the fiber optic connector is pre-installed in the fiber optic connector and exposes a bare fiber of a predetermined length. The fiber of the cable can be initially connected to the fiber of the fiber connector by means of heat fusion. In order to enhance the strength of the initially connected fiber and the stability of the physical properties, it is necessary to install a plurality of protective components at the preliminary connection to form a structurally stable cable connector.

In the prior art, the optical fiber of the optical cable is generally connected to the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector on a heat sealing device, and then the preliminary welded optical fiber is transferred to another operating device to sequentially install a plurality of protection components. And eventually form a cable connector. In the process of transferring the initially connected optical fiber and installing the protection component, since the optical fiber is easily bent, if the operation is improper, the initially connected optical fiber may be misaligned or disconnected, thereby causing connection failure, thereby affecting the transmission of the optical signal. .

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to address at least one aspect of the above problems and deficiencies existing in the prior art.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an optical fiber connection auxiliary device that can stably transfer a preliminary connected optical fiber to ensure stable connection of the optical fiber.

According to an aspect of the present invention, an optical fiber connection auxiliary device for transferring a fiber optic connector, an optical fiber cable initially connected to an optical fiber connector, and a protection component mounted on the optical fiber cable, the optical fiber connection auxiliary device including preliminary Positioning device and support frame. a preliminary positioning device comprising: a first holding device configured to hold the fiber optic connector; a second holding device configured to hold the fiber optic cable; and a third holding device disposed at the first Between the retaining device and the second retaining device and configured to retain the protective assembly. The support frame includes a first joint end detachably coupled to the first retaining device, a second joint end detachably coupled to the second retaining device, and a handle between the first joint end and the second joint end .

An optical fiber splice auxiliary apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a tray assembly including a support tray configured to mount the preliminary positioning device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first holding device includes: a main body portion provided with a first receiving groove that matches an outer contour of the optical fiber connector, the optical fiber connector being mounted on In the first receiving groove.

According to an optical fiber connection assisting apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention, the first holding device further includes: a substantially U-shaped positioning frame including two arms pivotally mounted on the main body portion and located at the a connecting portion between the two arms, the connecting portion is provided with a substantially U-shaped positioning groove, the positioning groove is arranged to allow the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector to be accommodated in the positioning groove to face the optical fiber The fiber of the connector is positioned.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the tray assembly further includes a first mounting mechanism mounted on the support tray, configured to detachably mount the first holding device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the optical fiber connection auxiliary device includes: a mounting portion mounted on the support plate; a bottom portion connected to one side of the mounting portion, the first holding device being placed on the bottom portion; and two opposite first standing walls on the bottom portion Extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cable to position both sides of the first retaining device.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting mechanism is configured to be movable in a longitudinal direction with respect to the support disk.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting mechanism further includes: a second vertical wall extending upward from the support tray; and two third vertical walls disposed to be opposite to the second vertical wall Yes, the mounting portion is disposed between the second vertical wall and the third vertical wall, the first vertical wall and the bottom passing between the two third vertical walls; two first guiding rods are installed at the Between the second vertical wall and the third vertical wall; and two first springs respectively mounted on the first guiding rod such that the mounting portion moves relative to the second vertical wall against the elastic force of the first spring .

According to an optical fiber connection auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the first holding device and the first mounting mechanism are coupled by a snap fit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the optical fiber connection assisting device is provided with a first locking mechanism on at least one of the two first vertical walls to releasably lock the first holding device to the first In the installation mechanism.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first locking mechanism includes: a first cantilever extending upward from the bottom; a first locking projection from an upper end of the first cantilever toward the first retention a body portion of the device protrudes to retain the first retaining device in the first mounting mechanism; and a first release mechanism extending away from the first locking projection from an upper end of the first cantilever The first release mechanism causes the first locking projection to disengage from the body portion.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the first locking mechanism includes a cam pivotally mounted on the first upright wall, and a protrusion of the cam is rotatable to the first hold Above the body of the device.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion is provided with a first holding protrusion extending upward from a main body portion of the first holding device to protect the first holding device Holding on the first mounting mechanism.

According to an optical fiber connection auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the first joint end of the support frame and the main body portion are coupled by a snap fit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first bonding end is provided with a locking portion, and the main body portion is provided with an opening for receiving the first bonding end, and the opening is provided with A mating locking portion in which the locking portion is coupled.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, the main body portion further includes: a second cantilever extending inward from a surface of the opening perpendicular to a surface of the main body portion, the mating locking portion being disposed at On the second cantilever.

According to an optical fiber splice auxiliary device of an embodiment of the present invention, one of the locking portion and the mating locking portion is a locking groove, and the other is a second locking projection that can be coupled into the locking groove.

According to an optical fiber connection assisting device of an embodiment of the present invention, a bottom of the first mounting mechanism is provided with an unlocking mechanism configured to release a lock between the locking portion and the mating locking portion to allow the The first joint end of the support frame is detached from the body portion.

An optical fiber connection assisting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking protrusion disposed on a bottom of the first mounting mechanism, and a first slope is provided at an end of the second cantilever When the first holding device is mounted on the tray assembly, the unlocking protrusion offsets the second cantilever by contacting the first slope, thereby releasing the locking between the locking portion and the mating locking portion .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the optical fiber splicing auxiliary device is provided with at least one recessed portion on a lower surface of the first holding device, wherein the first magnet is fixed in the recessed portion, and the first retaining device passes the The first magnet is attracted to the upper surface of the bottom of the first mounting mechanism.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second holding device includes: a first base; a cover body mounted on the first base, and the cover body is provided with a joint portion of the second joint end of the support frame; and an elastic retaining device mounted on the first base and the cover body to elastically bond the first base and the cover body.

According to an embodiment of the optical fiber splice auxiliary device of the present invention, at least one of the opposite surfaces of the first base and the cover body is provided with a pressing mechanism for accommodating and pressing a protective layer of the optical cable.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the optical fiber connection auxiliary device, the second joint end and the cover body are coupled together by magnetic attraction or snapping.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tray assembly further includes a second mounting mechanism mounted on the support tray, configured to detachably mount the second retaining device On the support plate.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting mechanism includes: a fixing portion fixed to the support tray; and two second guiding rods mounted on the fixing portion and the support a moving wall between the ends of the disk; a moving portion movably mounted on the second guiding rod to move relative to the fixing portion on the supporting plate; and two second springs respectively mounted on The second guiding rod is located between the fixing portion and the moving portion. The first base is provided with: a positioning portion, the first base is mounted on the support plate by the positioning portion; and a first blocking portion, from both sides of the first base Projecting and abutting against a side of the moving portion opposite to the second spring.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the optical fiber connection assisting device, a side opposite to the second spring of the moving portion is provided with a second slope and an upright portion connected to the second slope, the first The blocking portion slides to the upright portion through the second slope.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the optical fiber connection assisting device, the support tray is further provided with a second blocking portion, and the second blocking portion is provided for restricting a movement interval of the moving portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical fiber connection auxiliary device includes: a first heat shrinkable tube, a connection portion of an optical fiber of the optical fiber connector and an optical fiber of the optical cable; and an elastic tube installed in the An exterior of the first heat shrinkable tube; and a second heat shrinkable tube mounted outside the elastic tube. The third retaining device includes a first half mounted on the support plate and a second half matched to the first half, the first half being combined with the second body to form respectively A heat shrinkable tube, an elastic tube, a second heat shrinkable tube, and an outer contour matching receiving cavity of the cable.

An optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first half body is provided with a plurality of a guiding column, the second half body forming a plurality of guiding holes respectively mating with the guiding column.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tray assembly further includes a driving mechanism mounted on a lower portion of the support tray, configured to drive the first half body and the second body away from each other.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical fiber splicing auxiliary device is provided with at least one driving hole on the first half body and the second half body, and the supporting disk is provided with a plurality of driving holes Corresponding slots extending in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cable. The drive mechanism includes: two sets of drive pins, each of the drive pins being inserted into the corresponding drive hole from the lower portion of the support disk through the slot; and two moving blocks mounted on the support plate a lower portion corresponding to the first half body and the second body respectively, two sets of the driving pins are respectively mounted on the moving block, and the two moving blocks are arranged to move away from each other or close to each other to drive The first half and the second body are open or closed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism further includes: a cam mechanism rotatably mounted at a lower portion of the support plate by a pivot and located between the two moving blocks; a third guiding rod mounted between the two lower standing walls of the support disk and passing through the two moving blocks; and a plurality of return springs mounted on the third guiding rod and located on the lower standing wall and moving Between blocks.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism further includes a drive handle mounted on a pivot of the cam mechanism to drive the cam mechanism to rotate.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism further includes: a lead screw installed between the two lower standing walls of the support plate and threadedly coupled with the two moving blocks; and driving A motor configured to drive the lead screw to rotate.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the optical fiber connection auxiliary device, the second half body and the second body are coupled together by magnetic attraction or snapping.

An optical fiber splice auxiliary apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a rail mechanism mounted at a lower portion of the support disc to be slidably coupled with the mounting frame.

In the process of connecting the optical fiber of the optical cable to the optical fiber connector, the above according to the present invention can be utilized The fiber optic splice auxiliary devices of various embodiments transfer and install the initially contiguous fiber optic, fiber optic connectors, and fiber optic cables as a unit into the fiber optic processing equipment to perform subsequent assembly operations and ultimately assemble into fiber optic cable splices having fiber optic connectors. During the transfer and installation of the initially connected optical fiber, it is possible to prevent the connection portion of the optical fiber from being damaged by the impact, for example, avoiding the occurrence of partial or complete disconnection, misalignment and the like.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the description of the appended claims.

DRAWINGS

1 is a perspective view showing a fiber optic cable connector mounted with a fiber optic connector in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a plan view showing the cable joint of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the cable joint shown in Figure 2;

4 is a perspective view showing an optical cable pre-installed with a protective component before being connected to a fiber optic connector;

Figure 5 is a plan view showing the optical cable shown in Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the optical cable shown in Figure 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an optical fiber processing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the installation of a preliminary spliced optical fiber on the optical fiber processing apparatus shown in Figure 7 by an optical fiber splicing auxiliary device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the support frame of the optical fiber splicing auxiliary device removed in the case of Figure 8;

10 is a perspective view showing a fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a preliminary splicing optical fiber mounted on a preliminary positioning device;

Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the optical fiber connecting auxiliary device shown in Figure 10;

12 is a perspective view showing a preliminary positioning device of the optical fiber connection auxiliary device shown in FIG. 11 and a temporary assembly of a preliminary optical fiber;

Figure 13 is another perspective view showing the temporary assembly shown in Figure 12;

Figure 14 is a perspective view showing still another example of the temporary assembly shown in Figure 12;

Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the temporary assembly shown in Figure 12 when the third holding device is opened;

Figure 16 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion A shown in Figure 15;

Figure 17 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the support frame and the temporary assembly of the optical fiber splicing auxiliary device shown in Figure 10;

Figure 18 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion B shown in Figure 17;

Figure 19 is a perspective view showing the tray assembly of the optical fiber connection auxiliary device shown in Figure 11;

Figure 20 is another perspective view showing the tray assembly shown in Figure 19;

Figure 21 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion C shown in Figure 20;

Figure 22 is another perspective view showing the tray assembly shown in Figure 19, showing the third holding device;

Figure 23 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion D shown in Figure 22;

Figure 24 is a partial perspective view showing the temporary assembly of the temporary assembly on the tray assembly by the support frame;

Figure 25 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the temporary assembly of the temporary assembly on the tray assembly using the support frame;

Figure 26 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion E shown in Figure 25;

Figure 27 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the temporary assembly of the temporary assembly mounted on the tray assembly using the support frame;

Figure 28 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion F shown in Figure 27;

Figure 29 is a perspective view showing the temporary assembly mounted on the tray assembly;

Figure 30 is a perspective view showing the third holding device when the case of Figure 29 is opened;

Figure 30A is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion G shown in Figure 30;

Figure 31 is a side elevational view showing a support frame in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 32 is a perspective view showing the support frame shown in Figure 31;

Figure 33 is a perspective view showing another perspective of the support frame shown in Figure 31;

Figure 34 is a perspective view showing a first holding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a fiber optic connector and a holder of the first holding device in a holding state;

Figure 35 is another perspective view showing the first holding device shown in Figure 34;

Figure 36 is a perspective view showing the optical fiber connector shown in Figure 34 in a state in which the retainer is in a released state;

Figure 37 is another perspective view showing the first holding device shown in Figure 36;

Figure 38 is a perspective view showing the bottom of a tray assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

The technical solutions of the present invention will be further specifically described below by way of embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar parts. The description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept of the invention, and should not be construed as a limitation of the invention.

In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth Obviously, however, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in the drawings in the drawings.

According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, an optical fiber connection auxiliary device for transferring a fiber optic connector, an optical fiber cable that is initially connected to an optical fiber connector, and a protection component mounted on the optical fiber cable are provided, the optical fiber connection auxiliary device The equipment includes: a preliminary positioning device and a support frame. The preliminary positioning device includes: a first holding device configured to hold the optical fiber connector; a second holding device configured to hold the optical cable; and a third holding device disposed at the first retention Between the device and the second retaining device and configured to hold the protective assembly. Support frame includes and A first joint end detachably coupled to the first retaining device, a second joint end detachably coupled to the second retaining device, and a handle between the first joint end and the second joint end.

1 is a perspective view showing a fiber optic cable connector 2000 with a fiber optic connector installed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the fiber optic cable connector of FIG. 1; Longitudinal section view of the cable connector. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be combined with the optical fiber processing device 1000 of one embodiment shown in FIGS. 8-9 to be assembled into the optical fiber connector-mounted optical cable connector 2000 shown in FIGS. 1-3. .

As shown in FIGS. 7-9, the optical fiber processing apparatus 1000 mainly includes a housing 6 enclosing a box structure, a fiber stripping device 400 mounted on the upper portion of the housing 6, and an optical fiber cutting device 500.

Referring to FIGS. 1-3, in general, before the optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 is connected to the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200, the protective layer 302 and the coating layer 303 of the optical fiber connection end of the optical cable 300 need to be removed, thereby exposing to be connected. Bare fiber 301. On the other hand, the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 is previously mounted in the optical fiber connector 200, and exposes the optical fiber 202 of a predetermined length. The optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 and the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 may be initially connected by heat fusion to form a preliminary continuous optical fiber.

In order to enhance the strength of the initially connected fiber and the stability of the physical properties, it is necessary to install a plurality of protection components at the initial connection. As shown in FIGS. 4-6, the protective components include: a first heat shrinkable tube 401 made of a thermoplastic material, a connecting portion 203 of the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 and the optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300, and an elastic tube 402. Mounted on the outside of the first heat shrinkable tube 401; and a second heat shrinkable tube 403 mounted on the outside of the elastic tube 402. Further, the protection assembly further includes a tail sleeve 404 that is sleeved from the protective layer 302 of the cable 300 to the second heat shrink tube 403 and to the housing 202 of the fiber optic connector 200.

The optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 is initially connected to the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 on a thermal fusion device, and then the optical fiber connection auxiliary device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention is used to transfer the preliminary welded optical fiber to the optical fiber as shown in FIG. 7-9. The optical fiber processing apparatus 1000 is provided with a first heat shrinkable tube 401, an elastic tube 402 and a second heat shrinkable tube 403 in this order.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fiber optic splice auxiliary device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a preliminary connecting optical fiber mounted on the preliminary positioning device; FIG. 11 is a view showing the optical fiber shown in FIG. FIG. 12-16 is a schematic perspective view showing the preliminary positioning device of the optical fiber connection auxiliary device shown in FIG. 11 and the temporary assembly of the preliminary optical fiber; FIG. 17 is a view showing the optical fiber shown in FIG. A longitudinal sectional view of the support frame and the temporary assembly of the splicing auxiliary device; FIG. 18 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion B shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 10-18, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, fiber optic splice auxiliary device 100 is used to transfer fiber optic connector 200, a protective component mounted on fiber 301 of fiber optic cable 300, and fiber optic connector 200. The optical fiber 202 is initially connected to the optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 through a fusion splicing device. The fiber optic splice assist device 100 includes a preliminary positioning device and a support frame 5. The preliminary positioning device comprises: a first holding device 1 configured to hold a fiber optic connector 200 pre-installed with an optical fiber, and an end fiber 202 exposing the fiber optic connector 200; a second holding device 2 configured to hold the fiber optic cable And a third holding device 3 disposed between the first holding device 1 and the second holding device 2 and configured to hold the first heat shrinkable tube 401, the elastic tube 402, and the second heat shrinkable tube 403 Protection component.

31 is a side view showing a support frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the support frame shown in FIG. 31; and FIG. 33 is another perspective view of the support frame shown in FIG. schematic diagram. In an exemplary embodiment, the support frame 5 includes a first joint end 52 that is detachably coupled to the first retaining device 1 , a second joint end 53 that is detachably coupled to the second retaining device 2 , and a A handle 51 between the joint end and the second joint end. The support frame 5 has a generally U-shape so that the operator can hold the handle 51 by hand.

The fiber optic splice auxiliary device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to transfer the fiber optic connector 200, the protection assembly mounted on the fiber of the fiber optic cable 300, and the fiber optic cable 300 initially associated with the fiber optic cable 202 of the fiber optic connector 200. Specifically, before performing the preliminary connection operation, the protective layer 302 outside the optical cable 300 is cut and removed by the optical fiber cutting device 500 mounted on the optical fiber processing apparatus 1000, and the outer portion of the optical fiber core is covered by the optical fiber stripping device. The layer 303 is peeled off, exposing the fiber 301 to be connected; Then, as shown in FIG. 4-6, the tail sleeve 404, the second heat shrinkable tube 403, the elastic tube 402 and the first heat shrinkable tube 401 are sequentially placed on the optical cable 300 to be connected; after that, the first holding device 1 is Mounted on the optical fiber connector 200 having the optical fiber 202, the second holding device is mounted on the optical cable outside the protection assembly, and the second heat-shrinkable tube 403, the elastic tube 402 and the first heat-shrinkable tube are fixed at least by the third holding device. 401. Thereafter, the optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 is connected to the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 by thermal fusion on the optical fiber connecting device, thereby forming a temporary component as shown in FIGS. 12-15; thereafter, the supporting frame 5 is to be supported. The first joint end 52 and the second joint end 53 are attached to the first holding device 1 and the second holding device 2, respectively, thereby forming a structure as shown in FIG. In this case, the entire temporary assembly can be lifted by holding the handle 51, which can prevent the connection portions 203 of the optical fibers 301 and 202 from being damaged by the impact, for example, avoiding the occurrence of partial or complete disconnection, misalignment and the like. Further, the entire temporary assembly can be transferred by hand handle 51 to the fiber processing apparatus 1000 shown in Figures 7-9 to perform subsequent installation of the protection components.

As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the fiber optic splice assisting device 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention further includes a tray assembly 4 configured to mount a preliminary positioning device. The tray assembly includes a support tray 41 (described in detail below). Further, the fiber optic splice auxiliary device 100 further includes a rail mechanism 46 mounted on a lower portion of the support disc 41 for sliding engagement with the mounting frame. For example, referring to Figures 8 and 9, the tray assembly 4 can be slidably mounted on the mounting frame of the housing of the fiber processing apparatus 100 using the rail mechanism 46. Thus, when operating the fiber processing apparatus, the tray assembly 4 can be pulled out and the tray assembly 4 can be pushed into the housing of the fiber processing apparatus 100 after operation.

Figures 34-35 are perspective views showing a first holding device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing the fiber optic connector 200 and the holder of the first holding device in a holding state; Figure 36- 37 is a perspective view showing the optical fiber connector shown in Fig. 34 in a state in which the holder is in a released state.

Referring to Figures 34-37, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first retaining device 1 includes a body portion 11 that is provided with a first receiving slot 13 that matches the outer contour of the fiber optic connector 200 for optical fiber connection. The device 200 is mounted in the first receiving groove 13 and prevents the optical fiber connector 200 from moving in the first receiving groove.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first retaining device 1 further includes a generally U-shaped positioning frame 12 including two arms 121 pivotally mounted on the body portion 11 and between the two arms 121 The connecting portion 122 is provided with a substantially U-shaped positioning groove 123, and the positioning groove 123 is arranged to allow the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 to be accommodated in the case where the positioning frame 12 is positioned in the holding state shown in FIGS. 34 and 35. In the positioning slot 123, the optical fiber 202 of the fiber optic connector 200 is positioned.

Figure 19 is a perspective view showing the tray assembly 4 of the optical fiber connection assisting device 100 shown in Figure 11; Figure 20 is another perspective view showing the tray assembly shown in Figure 19; Figure 21 is a view showing the C shown in Figure 20; FIG. 22 is another perspective view showing the tray assembly 4 shown in FIG. 19, showing the third holding device; FIG. 23 is an enlarged schematic view showing the portion D shown in FIG. 22; 29 is a perspective view showing the removal of the support frame after the temporary components are completely mounted on the tray assembly.

Referring to Figures 10-11, 19-23, 29, and 34-37, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tray assembly 4 further includes a first mounting mechanism 42 mounted on the support tray 41. The first mounting mechanism 42 is configured for detachably mounting the first holding device 1. In detail, the first mounting mechanism 42 includes: a mounting portion 421 mounted on the support tray 41; a bottom portion 423 connected to one side of the mounting portion 421 in the longitudinal direction, and the first holding device 1 placed on the bottom portion 423; Two opposing first upright walls 422 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cable 300 on the bottom portion 423 to position the sides of the first retaining device 1 to prevent the first retaining device 1 from moving in the lateral direction.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first mounting mechanism 42 is configured to be movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the support tray 41. Specifically, the first mounting mechanism 42 further includes: a second vertical wall 429 extending upward from the support tray 41 and in a lateral direction; two third vertical walls 428 disposed to face the second vertical wall 429, and the mounting portion 421 is disposed Between the second upright wall 428 and the third upright wall 428, two first upright walls 422 and a bottom 423 pass between the two third upright walls 428; two first guide bars 426, mounted on the second upright wall 429 and Between the three vertical walls 428; and two first springs 427 are respectively mounted on the first guiding rod 426 such that the mounting portion 421 moves relative to the second vertical wall 429 against the elastic force of the first spring 427.

In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21, 23 and 29, the first holding device 1 and the first mounting mechanism 42 are coupled by a snapping manner to prevent the first holding device 1 from being in a left-right state. It is detached from the first mounting mechanism 42. Further, at least one of the two first upright walls 422 is provided with a first locking mechanism to releasably lock the first retaining device 1 in the first mounting mechanism 42.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 21, 23 and 29, the first locking mechanism comprises: a first cantilever 4221 extending upwardly from the bottom 423, the first cantilever 4221 being aligned with the inside of the first upright wall 422; a protrusion 4222 protruding from the upper end of the first cantilever 4221 toward the main body portion 11 of the first holding device 1 to hold the first holding device 1 in the first mounting mechanism 42 and blocking the first holding device Disengaged from an upper portion of the first mounting mechanism 42; and a first release mechanism 4223 extending outwardly from the upper end of the first cantilever 4221 away from the first locking projection 4222 by pressing the first release mechanism 4223 A locking projection 4222 is disengaged from the main body portion 11, thereby allowing the first holding device 1 to be taken out from the first mounting mechanism 42.

In an alternative embodiment, the first locking mechanism includes a cam pivotally mounted on the first upright wall 422, the protrusion of the cam being rotatable to the body portion of the first retaining device 1 Above the 11, thereby preventing and allowing the first retaining device to disengage from the first mounting mechanism.

Further, the mounting portion 421 is provided with a first holding protrusion 425 extending upward from the main body portion 11 of the first holding device 1 to hold the first holding device 1 on the first mounting mechanism 42.

17 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which the support frame 5 of the optical fiber splicing auxiliary device 100 shown in FIG. 10 is combined with a temporary component; FIG. 18 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion B shown in FIG. 17, and FIG. A partial perspective view showing a temporary assembly of the temporary assembly on the tray assembly 4; Fig. 25 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the temporary assembly of the temporary assembly on the tray assembly 4 by the support frame 5; and Fig. 26 is a view showing the portion E shown in Fig. 25. FIG. 27 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which the temporary assembly is completely mounted on the tray unit 4 by the support frame 5; and FIG. 28 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion F shown in FIG.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 17-18, 24-28, 31-37, the first joint end 52 of the support frame 5 is coupled to the body portion 11 by a snap fit. Specifically, the first joint end 52 is provided with a locking portion 54 , and the main body portion 11 is provided with an opening 14 for receiving the first joint end 52 , and the opening 14 is provided with the locking portion 54 The fitting lock portion 16.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17-18, 24-28, 31-37, the body portion 11 further includes an inward extension from an upper end of the opening 14 perpendicular to a surface of the body portion 11. The second cantilever 15 is disposed on the second cantilever 15 . For example, one of the locking portion 54 and the mating locking portion 16 is a locking groove, and the other is a second locking protrusion that can be coupled into the locking groove; or the locking portion 54 and the mating locking portion One of the 16 is a second locking projection and the other is a locking groove that can be coupled into the second locking projection.

In a further embodiment, the bottom of the first mounting mechanism 42 is provided with an unlocking mechanism 424 that is configured to release the lock between the locking portion 45 and the mating locking portion 16 to allow the support frame The first joint end 52 of the detachment 5 is detached from the main body portion 11. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18, 21, and 26, the unlocking mechanism 424 includes an unlocking protrusion disposed on the bottom portion 423 of the first mounting mechanism 42, and a first slope 17 is provided at the end of the second cantilever 15 When the hand-held support frame 5 mounts the first holding device 1 on the first mounting mechanism 42 of the tray assembly 4, the unlocking protrusion as the unlocking mechanism 424 makes the second by contacting the first slope 17 The cantilever 15 is offset to release the lock between the locking portion 54 and the mating locking portion 16.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19, 26 and 34-37, at least one recess 18 is provided on the lower surface of the first holding device 1, and the first magnet 19 is fixed in the recess 18, The first holding device 1 is attracted by the first magnet 19 on the upper surface of the bottom portion 423 of the first mounting mechanism made of a ferromagnetic material.

Referring to Figures 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 30 and 30A, in an optical fiber connection assisting device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second holding device 2 includes a first base 21 and a cover The body 22 is mounted on the first base 21, and the cover body 21 is provided with a joint portion 221 for coupling with the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5; and an elastic retaining device 23 is mounted on the body 21 Said The first base 21 and the cover 22 are elastically coupled to the first base 21 and the cover 22.

In one embodiment, at least one of the opposing surfaces of the first base 21 and the cover 22 is provided with a pressing mechanism (not shown) for receiving and squeezing the protective layer 302 of the cable 300. Thus, when the cover 22 is bonded to the first base 21 by the elastic retaining means 23, the pressing mechanism presses the protective layer 302 of the optical cable 300, so that the protective layer 302 is slightly deformed, thereby firmly fixing the optical cable 300. .

In one embodiment, the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5 and the lid body 22 are joined together by magnetic attraction or snapping. For example, the cover body 22 is provided with a recessed portion 221, a magnet is fixed in the recessed portion, and a matching magnet is disposed at the end of the second joint end 53. When the second joint end 53 is inserted into the recessed portion 221, it can be magnetically sucked. The second joint end 53 is held in the recess 221 in a combined manner. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the second holding device 2 is used for fixing the optical cable 300, which is light in weight, so that the second holding device 2 is coupled to the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5 by magnetic coupling. On the other hand, the first holding device 1 is used to fix the optical fiber connector 200, which is relatively heavy in weight, so that the material is snap-fitted to bond the first joint end 52 to the first holding device 1. In an alternative embodiment, the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5 and the lid 22 are snap-fitted together.

In an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 12-15, 19, 20, 22, 30, and 30A, the tray assembly 41 further includes a second mounting mechanism 43 mounted on the support tray 41, the second mounting The mechanism 43 is configured to detachably mount the second holding device 2 on the support tray 41. In detail, the second mounting mechanism 43 includes a fixing portion 431 fixed to the support tray 41, and two second guiding rods 433 mounted on the fixing portion 431 and the end wall of the support tray 41. Between 436; a moving portion 432 movably mounted on the second guiding rod 433 to move relative to the fixing portion 431 on the supporting plate 41; and two second springs 434 respectively mounted on the The second guiding rod 433 is located between the fixing portion 431 and the moving portion 432.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 30A, the first base 21 of the second holding device 2 is provided with a positioning portion 212 through which the first base 21 is mounted on the support tray 41; The first blocking portion 211 protrudes outward from both sides of the first base 21 and abuts against the second bullet of the moving portion 432 The opposite side of the spring 434. In one embodiment, the positioning portion 212 is disposed to form at least one recess on a lower surface of the first base 21, in which a magnet (not shown) is fixed, and the first base 21 passes The magnet is attracted to the upper surface of the moving portion 432 made of a ferromagnetic material.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 30A, in an exemplary embodiment, a side of the moving portion 432 opposite to the second spring 434 is provided with a second slope 4321 and a second slope 4321 connected thereto. The upright portion 4322 is slid by the second slope 4321 to the upright portion 4322.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, the support tray 41 is further provided with a second blocking portion 435, which is arranged to restrict the movement interval of the moving portion 432.

Thus, when the second holding device 2 is mounted on the second mounting mechanism 43, the handle 51 of the support frame 5 can be held such that the first blocking portion 211 of the second holding device slides along the second slope 4321 to the upright portion 4322, the moving portion 432 is simultaneously driven against the elastic force of the second spring 434, and finally the first base 21 is magnetically attracted to the upper surface of the moving portion 432.

As shown in FIGS. 10-16, in the optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the third holding device 3 includes a first half 31 mounted on the support disk 41 and the first half body A matching second half 32, the first half 31 is combined with the second body 32 to form an outer contour with the first heat shrinkable tube 401, the elastic tube 402, the second heat shrinkable tube 403, and the optical cable 300, respectively Matching containment chamber. Thus, the first heat shrinkable tube 401, the elastic tube 402 and the second heat shrinkable tube 403 are held in the third holding device 3, avoiding the first heat shrinkable tube 401, the elastic tube 402 and the second heat shrinkable tube 403 during operation. The middle edge cable 300 moves.

Further, the first half body 31 is provided with a plurality of guiding pillars 311, and a plurality of guiding holes 321 respectively engaged with the guiding pillars 311 are formed in the second half bodies 32. The second half 31 and the second body 32 are magnetically attracted or snap-fitted together to firmly hold the first heat shrinkable tube 401, the elastic tube 402 and the second heat shrinkable tube 403.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 10, 11, 16, 19 and 38, the tray assembly 4 further includes a drive mechanism 44 mounted to the lower portion of the support tray 41, the drive mechanism 44 being configured for actuation The first half 31 and the second body 32 are separated from each other. Specifically, in the first half 31 and the first The two halves 32 are respectively provided with at least one driving hole 33, and the supporting disc 41 is provided with a plurality of slots 45 corresponding to the driving holes 33, and the slots 45 are perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the optical cable 300. The lateral direction extends. The driving mechanism 44 includes: two sets of driving pins 441, each of which is inserted from the lower portion of the supporting tray 41 through the slot 45 into the corresponding driving hole 33; and two moving blocks 442, moving Blocks 442 are mounted on the lower portion of the support disk 41, corresponding to the first half body 31 and the second body 32, respectively, and two sets of the driving pins 441 are respectively mounted on the moving block 442, two moving blocks The 442 are arranged to move away from each other or close to each other, thereby driving the first half 31 and the second body 32 to open or close.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 10, 11, 16, 19 and 38, the drive mechanism 44 further includes a cam mechanism 443 rotatably mounted to the lower portion of the support plate 41 by a pivot 444 and located in two Between the moving blocks 442; two third guiding rods 447 mounted between the two lower standing walls 448 of the support tray 41 and passing through the two moving blocks 442; and a plurality of return springs (not shown) ) mounted on the third guiding rod 447 and located between the lower standing wall 448 and the moving block 442. Thus, when the cam mechanism 443 does not exert a force on the moving block 442, the return spring can drive the moving block 442 to reset, thereby closing the first half 31 and the second body 32.

Further, the drive mechanism 44 further includes a drive handle 445 mounted on the pivot pivot 444 of the cam mechanism 443 to drive the cam mechanism 443 to rotate.

In an alternative embodiment, the drive mechanism further includes: two lead screws 446 mounted between the two lower standing walls 448 of the support tray 41 and threadedly coupled with the two moving blocks 442; A drive motor (not shown) is configured to drive the lead screw 446 to rotate, thereby driving the moving block 442 to move.

The optical fiber connector 200, the protection component mounted on the optical fiber of the optical cable 300, and the optical cable 300 initially connected to the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector 200 are transferred and installed in the optical fiber connection auxiliary device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The operation of the fiber processing apparatus 100 illustrated in Figures 7-9.

First, the fiber optic cable 300 is spliced using the fiber cleavage device 500 mounted on the fiber processing device 1000. The outer protective layer 302 is cut and removed, and the coating layer 303 outside the optical fiber core is peeled off by the optical fiber stripping device to expose the optical fiber 301 to be connected; then, as shown in FIG. 4-6, the tail sleeve 404 and the first The heat shrinkable tube 403, the elastic tube 402 and the first heat shrinkable tube 401 are sleeved on the optical cable 300 to be connected.

Thereafter, the first holding device 1 is mounted on the optical fiber connector 200 having the optical fiber 202, the second holding device is mounted on the optical cable outside the protective component, and the second heat-shrinkable tube 403 and the elastic tube 402 are fixed by the third holding device. And the first heat shrinkable tube 401; thereafter, the optical fiber 301 of the optical cable 300 is connected to the optical fiber 202 of the optical fiber connector 200 by heat fusion on the optical fiber connecting device, thereby forming a temporary component as shown in FIGS. 12-15.

Thereafter, the first joint end 52 and the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5 are respectively mounted to the first holding device 1 and the second holding device 2, thereby forming a structure as shown in FIG. 17; in this case, Handle the handle 51 to lift the entire temporary assembly.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 21, 24-26, the entire temporary assembly as shown in FIG. 17 is lifted, and the temporary assembly is tilted so that the end portion of the main body portion 11 of the first holding device 1 is placed under the first holding protrusion 425; The temporary assembly is laid flat, during which the unlocking mechanism 424 is biased by contact with the first ramp 17 to release the lock between the locking portion 54 and the mating locking portion 16. . At this time, the first joint end 52 of the support frame 5 is allowed to be detached from the first holding device 1.

Referring to FIG. 30A, during the flattening of the temporary assembly, the first blocking portion 211 of the second holding device 2 slides along the second slope 4321 to the upright portion 4322 while driving the moving portion 432 against the elastic force of the second spring 434. Finally, the first base 21 is magnetically attracted to the upper surface of the moving portion 432, thereby forming the structure shown in FIG.

Thereafter, the first joint end 52 and the second joint end 53 of the support frame 5 are removed from the first holding means and the second holding means, respectively, thereby forming the structure as shown in Figs. 9, 29 and 30.

It should be noted that the tray assembly 4 can be mounted to the fiber processing apparatus 1000 after forming the structure as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30. In an alternative embodiment, the tray assembly can be first mounted on a fiber processing device, after which the structure shown in Figure 17 is mounted on the fiber processing device 1000.

In the process of connecting the optical fiber of the optical cable to the optical fiber connector, the optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to the above various embodiments of the present invention can be used to transfer and install the initially connected optical fiber, the optical fiber connector and the optical cable as a whole to the optical fiber processing. In the device, to perform subsequent assembly operations and finally assemble into a fiber optic cable connector with a fiber optic connector. In the process of transferring and installing the initially connected optical fibers, it is possible to prevent the connection portions of the optical fibers from being damaged by the impact, for example, avoiding the occurrence of partial or complete disconnection, misalignment and the like. Further, the entire transfer and installation process is simple and convenient to operate, and the finished product rate and production efficiency of the optical fiber connector are improved.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be modified by those skilled in the art, and the structures described in the various embodiments do not conflict in structure or principle. In the case of free combination.

The present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the invention.

While some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art The scope is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps. The word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element numbering of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims (36)

1. An optical fiber connection auxiliary device for transferring an optical fiber connector, an optical cable initially connected to an optical fiber of the optical fiber connector, and a protection component mounted on the optical cable, the optical fiber connection auxiliary device comprising:

   Preliminary positioning device, including:

   a first retaining device configured to hold the fiber optic connector;

   a second retaining device configured to hold the fiber optic cable;

   a third retaining device disposed between the first retaining device and the second retaining device and configured to retain the protective assembly;

   a support frame including a first joint end detachably coupled to the first retaining device, a second joint end detachably coupled to the second retaining device, and a first joint end and a second joint end handle.
2. The fiber optic splice assist device of claim 1 further comprising a tray assembly, the tray assembly including a support tray configured to mount the preliminary positioning device.
3. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device of claim 2, wherein the first holding device comprises:

   The main body portion is provided with a first receiving groove that matches an outer contour of the optical fiber connector, and the optical fiber connector is installed in the first receiving groove.
4. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 3, wherein the first holding device further comprises:

   a substantially U-shaped positioning frame comprising two arms pivotally mounted on the main body portion and a connecting portion between the two arms, the connecting portion being provided with a substantially U-shaped positioning groove, The locating slot is configured to allow an optical fiber of the fiber optic connector to be received in the locating slot to position an optical fiber of the fiber optic connector.
5. The optical fiber connection assisting device according to claim 3, wherein the tray assembly further comprises a first mounting mechanism mounted on the support tray, configured to detachably mount the first warranty Hold the device.
6. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 5, wherein the first mounting mechanism comprises:

   a mounting portion mounted on the support plate;

   a bottom portion attached to one side of the mounting portion, the first holding device being placed on the bottom portion;

   Two opposing first risers extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cable on the bottom to position both sides of the first retaining means.
7. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to claim 6, wherein the first mounting mechanism is configured to be movable in a longitudinal direction with respect to the support disc.
8. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 7, wherein the first mounting mechanism further comprises:

   a second standing wall extending upward from the support tray;

   Two third upright walls disposed to face the second upright wall, the mounting portion being disposed between the second upright wall and the third upright wall, the first upright wall and the bottom from the two of the third upright walls Pass between

   Two first guiding rods mounted between the second upright wall and the third upright wall;

   Two first springs are respectively mounted on the first guiding rod such that the mounting portion moves relative to the second standing wall against the elastic force of the first spring.
9. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 6, wherein the first holding device and the first mounting mechanism are coupled by a snap fit.
10. The fiber optic splice assisting device according to claim 9, wherein at least one of the two first upright walls is provided with a first locking mechanism to releasably lock the first retaining device at the first In the installation mechanism.
11. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 10, wherein the first locking mechanism comprises:

    a first cantilever extending upward from the bottom;

    a first locking protrusion protruding from an upper end of the first cantilever toward a main body of the first holding device Out to retain the first retaining device in the first mounting mechanism;

    A first release mechanism extends away from the first locking projection from an upper end of the first cantilever, and the first locking projection is disengaged from the main body by pressing the first release mechanism.
12. The optical fiber splicing assisting device according to claim 10, wherein said first locking mechanism includes a cam pivotally mounted on said first upright wall, said protrusion of said cam being rotatable to said first hold Above the body of the device.
13. The optical fiber splice auxiliary device according to claim 6, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a first holding protrusion extending upward from a main body portion of the first holding device to hold the first holding device in place On the first installation mechanism.
14. The optical fiber splicing auxiliary device according to claim 6, wherein the first joint end of the support frame and the main body portion are coupled by a snap fit.
15. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 14, wherein the first joint end is provided with a locking portion,

    The main body portion is provided with an opening for receiving the first joint end, and the opening is provided with a mating locking portion coupled with the locking portion.
16. The optical fiber splice auxiliary device according to claim 15, wherein the main body portion further comprises: a second cantilever extending inwardly from an upper end of the opening perpendicularly to a surface of the main body portion, the mating locking portion being disposed at On the second cantilever.
17. The optical fiber splice auxiliary device according to claim 16, wherein one of the locking portion and the mating locking portion is a locking groove, and the other is a second locking projection that can be coupled into the locking groove.
18. The optical fiber connection assisting device according to claim 17, wherein a bottom of the first mounting mechanism is provided with an unlocking mechanism configured to release a lock between the locking portion and the mating locking portion to allow the The first joint end of the support frame is detached from the body portion.
19. The optical fiber connection assisting device according to claim 18, wherein said unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking protrusion provided on a bottom of said first mounting mechanism, and an end of said second cantilever is provided a slope, when the first retaining device is mounted on the tray assembly, the unlocking protrusion biases the second cantilever by contacting the first slope, thereby releasing the locking portion and the mating lock The lock between the ministries.
20. The optical fiber splicing auxiliary device according to claim 6, wherein at least one recessed portion is provided on a lower surface of the first holding device, wherein the first magnet is fixed in the recessed portion, and the first retaining device passes the The first magnet is attracted to the upper surface of the bottom of the first mounting mechanism.
21. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to any one of claims 2 to 20, wherein the second holding device comprises:

    First pedestal;

    a cover body mounted on the first base, the cover body being provided with a joint portion for engaging with a second joint end of the support frame;

    An elastic retaining device is mounted on the first base and the cover and elastically couples the first base and the cover.
22. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to claim 21, wherein at least one of the opposite surfaces of the first base and the cover is provided with a pressing mechanism for accommodating and pressing a protective layer of the optical cable.
23. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 21, wherein the second joint end and the cover body are coupled together by magnetic attraction or snapping.
24. The fiber optic splice assisting device according to claim 21, wherein said tray assembly further comprises a second mounting mechanism mounted on said support tray, configured to detachably mount said second retaining device On the support plate.
25. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 24, wherein

    The second mounting mechanism includes:

    a fixing portion fixed to the support plate;

    Two second guiding rods are installed between the fixing portion and the vertical wall of the end of the supporting disc;

    a moving portion movably mounted on the second guiding rod to be opposite to the support plate The fixed part moves;

    Two second springs respectively mounted on the second guiding rod and located between the fixing portion and the moving portion

    The first base is provided with:

    a positioning portion, the first base is mounted on the support plate by the positioning portion;

    The first blocking portion protrudes outward from both sides of the first base and abuts against a side of the moving portion opposite to the second spring.
26. The optical fiber connection assisting device according to claim 25, wherein a side of the moving portion opposite to the second spring is provided with a second slope and an upright portion connected to the second slope, the first The blocking portion slides to the upright portion through the second slope.
27. The optical fiber connection assisting device according to claim 25, wherein said support tray is further provided with a second blocking portion, said second blocking portion being provided for restricting a movement interval of said moving portion.
28. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to any one of claims 2 to 27, wherein

    The protection component includes:

    a first heat shrinkable tube installed at a joint portion of the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector and the optical fiber of the optical cable;

    An elastic tube mounted to the outside of the first heat shrinkable tube;

    a second heat shrinkable tube installed on the outside of the elastic tube

    The third retaining device includes a first half mounted on the support plate and a second half matched to the first half, the first half being combined with the second body to form respectively A heat shrinkable tube, an elastic tube, a second heat shrinkable tube, and an outer contour matching receiving cavity of the cable.
29. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 28, wherein the first half body is provided with a plurality of guiding columns, and the second half body forms a plurality of guiding holes respectively engaged with the guiding columns.
30. The fiber optic splice assisting device of claim 28, wherein the disc assembly further comprises a drive mechanism mounted to a lower portion of the support disc, configured to drive the first and second bodies apart from each other.
31. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to claim 30, wherein said first half body and The second half body is respectively provided with at least one driving hole, and the supporting disk is provided with a plurality of slots corresponding to the driving holes, the slots extending in a lateral direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the optical cable,

    The drive mechanism includes:

    Two sets of drive pins, each of the drive pins being inserted into the respective drive aperture from the lower portion of the support disk through the slot;

    Two moving blocks are mounted on a lower portion of the support disk, respectively corresponding to the first half body and the second body, two sets of the driving pins are respectively mounted on the moving block, and two moving blocks are set Moving away from each other or moving closer to each other, thereby driving the first half and the second body to open or close.
32. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 31, wherein the moving mechanism further comprises:

    a cam mechanism rotatably mounted at a lower portion of the support plate by a pivot and located between the two moving blocks;

    Two third guiding rods mounted between the two lower standing walls of the support disk and passing through the two moving blocks;

    A plurality of return springs are mounted on the third guiding rod and located between the lower standing wall and the moving block.
33. The fiber optic splice assisting device of claim 32, wherein the drive mechanism further includes a drive handle mounted on the pivot of the cam mechanism to drive the cam mechanism to rotate.
34. The optical fiber connection auxiliary device according to claim 31, wherein the driving mechanism further comprises:

    a lead screw mounted between the two lower vertical walls of the support plate and threadedly coupled with the two moving blocks;

    A drive motor configured to drive the lead screw to rotate.
35. The fiber optic splice auxiliary device according to claim 28, wherein the second half body and the second body are coupled together by magnetic attraction or snapping.
36. The fiber optic splice assisting device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising a rail mechanism mounted on a lower portion of the support disc for sliding engagement with the mounting frame.

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