WO2022085898A1

WO2022085898A1 - Foldable patch code identification and inspection system

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Publication number: WO2022085898A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/008957
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김경수; 김희민; 윤성진
Original assignee: 탈렌티스 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-10-21
Filing date: 2021-07-13
Publication date: 2022-04-28
Also published as: KR102218121B1; KR102218121B9

Abstract

A foldable patch code identification and inspection system is disclosed. A foldable patch code identification and inspection system of the present invention comprises: a patch code comprising first and second connectors which are coupled to the respective ends of an optical fiber cable, are detachably connected to a predetermined electronic device, and have first and second LED modules equipped therein; and a foldable identification and inspection device which is selectively and detachably coupled to any one of the first and second connectors, which identifies and inspects an electrical connection state of the first and second connectors on the basis of a lighting state of the first and second LED modules, and of which one side can be folded or unfolded with respect to the other side.

Description

Foldable Patch Code Identification Inspection System

An embodiment according to the concept of the present invention relates to a folding-type patch cord identification inspection system. In particular, by applying a folding-type identification inspection machine that can be folded or unfolded out of the conventional fixed injection molding form, portability and ease of use are improved in the prior art. It relates to a folder-type patch code identification inspection system that can be significantly improved.

A patch cord is an electrical or optical line that connects one electrical or optical device to another for signal routing.

In other words, the patch cord is an optical fiber cable with connectors provided at both ends, and is used to interconnect communication lines between remote devices.

For example, when a large-scale communication facility such as an office building or apartment is required, a main distribution box (MDF), which is a unit for connecting an external line and an inner line, is installed, and the optical distribution box (FDF) and SW of the fiber optic cable are installed in the main distribution box (MDF). A device such as a hub is installed, and a patch cord may be used to interconnect communication lines between these devices.

As such, patch cords are widely used for communication. After connecting the patch cords between devices, when trying to check the patch code number, for example, the code number, it is difficult to identify the patch code if the number label operation is not done properly.

Therefore, in the past, patch codes have been individually labeled or identified using tools such as Korean Intellectual Property Office Application No. 10-2017-0119367.

On the other hand, in the case of the prior art including the above document, the convenience of use may be lowered due to the structural limitations, but the function is somewhat lacking. Therefore, the present applicant has applied for a technique that supplemented this, and is currently under examination.

However, the existing identification tester coupled to the patch cord is rather bulky enough that the operator cannot put it in his pocket, so it is not portable, and it is a fixed injection molding structure that does not fold the appearance. Considering this, there is a need to supplement the structure for this.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that by applying a folding type identification inspection machine that can be folded or unfolded away from the conventional fixed injection molding form, it is portable and the convenience of use can be improved significantly compared to the prior art. to provide a system.

The object is coupled to both ends of the optical fiber cable, respectively, and detachably connected to a predetermined electronic device, the first and second LED modules, respectively, the patch cord having a first and second connectors are built-in; And selectively and detachably coupled to any one of the first and second connectors, based on the lighting state of the first and second LED modules to identify and inspect the electrical connection state of the first and second connectors, one side and a folding type identification checker provided to be foldable or unfoldable with respect to the other side, wherein the folding type identification checker includes: a tester body; and an electrical connection elastic terminal part provided on the tester body and elastically electrically connectable to the first and second connectors, wherein the tester body includes a main PCB electrically connected to the electrical connection elastic terminal part by wiring a body housing; a terminal housing provided in a state independent of the main body housing and coupled to the electrical connection elastic terminal part; a first cover housing covering an opening of one side of the body housing; a second cover housing covering one opening of the terminal housing; and connecting the first cover housing and the second cover housing so that the first cover housing and the second cover housing form one body, but support the wiring, and one of the main body housing and the terminal housing is the other. This is achieved by a folding patch cord identification inspection system, characterized in that it includes a housing foldable connection that enables it to be folded against.

A switch passage hole may be formed in the main housing to pass through a plate surface, and a wiring exposure hole through which the wiring may be partially exposed may be formed in the housing fold connection portion to pass through the plate surface.

At least one hinge foldable portion for enabling one of the main housing and the terminal housing to be folded with respect to the other may be formed in the housing foldable connection portion, and an additional dummy through hole may be formed around the wiring exposure hole.

The foldable identification tester includes: a battery provided to be charged on one side of the main PCB in the tester body and connected to the main PCB to supply power; and connected to the main PCB, one side of which is exposed to the outside through the switch through hole, and power is supplied to the first and second LED modules of the first and second connectors through the electrical connection elastic terminal part and the wiring Further comprising a power on/off switch for supplying (on) or supplying off (off), the body housing is provided with a pair of switch protection ribs for protecting the power on/off switch to protrude around the switch passage hole can

It may further include a system controller mounted on the main PCB to control power to be supplied (on) to the first and second LED modules of the first and second connectors when the power on/off switch is operated.

The folding type identification tester may include: a switch indicator lamp provided on one side of the tester main body and displaying an operation state of the power on/off switch; a charging notification indicator lamp provided on one side of the tester body to notify the charging state of the battery; And it is provided on one side of the tester body, it may further include a full charge notification indicator indicating a fully charged state of the battery.

The folding type identification tester is provided in the tester body, and is slidably and detachably coupled to the first and second connectors so that the electrical connection elastic terminal part is electrically connected to the first and second connectors when slidingly coupled. It may further include a sliding coupling part.

The sliding coupling part may include a sliding coupling rail formed on the body of the inspection machine along a direction in which the folding type identification checker is coupled, and sliding on the first and second connectors so that the sliding coupling rail can be slidably engaged. A coupling rail groove may be formed.

In the first and second connectors, an entrance slope guide for guiding the sliding entry of the sliding coupling rail may be formed at the entrance of the sliding coupling rail groove.

Both of the first and second connectors, the first and second LED modules are mounted, the first and second connector bottoms to which the optical fiber cable is connected from one side; first and second module protection housings coupled to the first and second connector bottoms to surround the first and second LED modules, and protecting the first and second LED modules; and first and second connector tops disposed between the first and second LED modules and the first and second module protective housings and detachably coupled to one side of the first and second connector bottoms. there is.

The first and second connector tops are provided with the first and second light from the first and second LED modules disposed between the first and second connector tops and the first and second connector bottoms. First and second light emitting openings for emitting light to the outside of the connector top may be formed.

In order to emit light of the first and second LED modules disposed between the first and second connector bottoms to the outside, the first and second connector tops may be made of a transparent or translucent material.

According to the present invention, by applying a folding type identification inspection machine that can be folded or unfolded away from the conventional fixed injection molding form, portability is good and convenience in use can be significantly improved compared to the prior art.

1 is a structural diagram of a patch code applied to a folding type patch code identification inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing the use state of the foldable patch code identification inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention in stages.

3 and 4 are views illustrating the first and second connectors from different angles.

5 is a side view of the first and second connectors;

6 is an exploded perspective view of the first and second connectors;

7 is a view of a folded state of the folding type identification checker.

Fig. 8 is a view of a state in which the folding type identification checker is unfolded.

9 is a view illustrating a state in which the folding type identification checker is coupled to the first and second connectors.

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of FIG. 9 .

11 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 10 .

12 is a partially exploded view of the folding type identification checker.

13 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of FIG. 13 .

14 is an overall exploded view of the folding type identification checker.

15 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 14 ;

16 is a control block diagram of a folding-type patch code identification inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a perspective view of first and second connectors applied to a foldable patch cord identification inspection system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention disclosed herein are merely illustrative for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention, and the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention These may be embodied in various forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Since the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention may have various changes and may have various forms, the embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail herein. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention to specific disclosed forms, and includes all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first or second may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another, for example, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept, a first element may be termed a second element and similarly a second element A component may also be referred to as a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that the other element does not exist in the middle. Other expressions describing the relationship between components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly adjacent to", etc., should be interpreted similarly.

The terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described herein exists, but one or more other features It should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present specification. does not

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a structural diagram of a patch code applied to a fold-type patch code identification inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 and 4 are views showing the first and second connectors from different angles, FIG. 5 is a side view of the first and second connectors, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first and second connectors. , FIG. 7 is a view of the folding type identification checker in a folded state, FIG. 8 is a diagram of the folding identification checker in an unfolded state, FIG. 9 is a view of the folding identification checker coupled to the first and second connectors, and FIG. Fig. 9 is an exploded view, Fig. 11 is a bottom perspective view of Fig. 10, Fig. 12 is a partial exploded view of the folding type identification inspection machine, Fig. 13 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of Fig. 13, Fig. 14 is an overall exploded view of the folding type identification inspection machine, and Fig. 15 is Fig. 14 is a bottom perspective view, and FIG. 16 is a control block diagram of a foldable patch cord identification inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the folding-type patch cord identification inspection system according to the present embodiment largely includes a patch cord 110 and a folding identification checker 150, but includes a folding identification checker 150. used so that the patch cord 110 can be easily identified.

In particular, the folding-type patch cord identification inspection system according to this embodiment applies a folding-type identification inspection machine 150 that can be folded or unfolded away from the conventional fixed injection molding form, so that portability is good and the convenience of use is significantly improved. make it possible

That is, due to the structure below, the folding type identification checker 150 can be folded and stored in the direction A of FIG. 7 , and can be unfolded in the direction B of FIG. 8 . For reference, unlike FIG. 7, it may be folded in the reverse direction of A in FIG. 7, and it should be said that all of these items fall within the scope of the present invention.

In particular, since the foldable identification checker 150 can be folded in the direction A of FIG. 7 , the volume can be greatly reduced, so that the foldable identification checker 150 can be carried in a pocket. Therefore, it is very convenient from the point of view of the operator.

And, in the present embodiment, since the folding type identification checker 150 is foldable, the convenience of use can be significantly improved compared to the prior art. For example, the first and

second connectors

130 and 140, which will be described in detail later, are injection molded products, so that the outer housing called boots, that is, the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 and the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 are hard. so it doesn't bend At this time, if the cables are tightly plugged up and down in one device (equipment), there may not be enough space to insert the folding identification checker 150 above and below the connectors 130 and 140. ) is a structure that can be folded or unfolded, so it can be used according to the site situation. If there is no free space to insert the folding identification checker 150 above and below the

connectors

130 and 140, fold the folding identification checker 150 of this embodiment so that it is located behind the boot to provide room for inserting the folding identification checker 150 can make Accordingly, it is possible to greatly increase the convenience of work in the situation of the operator.

In addition, in the case of this embodiment, unlike the prior art, since the folding type identification checker 150 can be easily attached to and detached from the patch cord 110, the convenience of use can be significantly improved compared to the prior art. In addition, although various functions are added to the folding type identification checker 150 as described later, the structure can lead to a compact and stable operation, thereby increasing the reliability of the test.

The detailed structure of the folding-type patch code identification inspection system according to the present embodiment that provides such an effect will be described in detail.

First, the patch cord 110 is an electrical or optical line that connects one electrical or optical device to another for signal routing.

In other words, it is used to interconnect communication lines between remote devices. The patch cord 110 is also referred to as a patch cable or a patch lead, and is regarded as the same term.

The patch cord 110 may include a flexible optical fiber cable 120 and first and

second connectors

130 and 140 coupled to both ends of the optical fiber cable 120 and detachably connected to a predetermined electronic device. there is.

In this embodiment, the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 are coupled to both ends of the optical fiber cable 120 to form one patch cord 110 product, so that the

connectors

130 and 140 are divided into first and second parts. Write it down. However, only the positions of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 are different and the structures thereof are the same.

These first and

second connectors

130 and 140 are first and second LED modules 133 and 143, first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142, first and second module protective housings 134 and 144, first and second It may include connector tops 131 and 141 . As described above, the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 and the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 may be collectively referred to as boots.

The first and second LED modules 133 and 143 are a kind of lamp for identification of the patch cord 110 , and are mounted on the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 . The first and second LED modules 133 and 143 may include both a PCB and a substantial sensor.

The first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 are injection-molded products in which the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 are mounted, and the optical fiber cable 120 is connected from one side.

The optical fiber cable 120 includes an optical fiber auxiliary cable 121 that is coupled while being directly inserted into the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 . As shown in FIG. 6 , the optical fiber cable 120 is manufactured in a form in which the optical fiber auxiliary cable 121 is coupled to the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 through the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 and the outside thereof is covered. can The optical fiber cable 120 is electrically connected to the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 . The first and second LED modules 133 and 143 implemented inside each of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 by the optical fiber cable 120 are electrically connected to each other to form a circuit. Therefore, after sliding the identification tester 150 to the first connector 130 , when the power on/off switch 157 provided in the identification tester 150 is pressed, the power provided from the identification tester 150 is the first and the second LED modules 133 and 143 are supplied, and the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 may be turned on.

The first and second module protective housings 134 and 144 are structures coupled to the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 to surround the first and second LED modules 133 and 143, and the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 ) to protect

The first and second connector tops 131 and 141 are positioned between the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 and the first and second module protective housings 134 and 144, and on one side of the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 It is an injection molded product that is detachably coupled.

Light generated from the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 disposed between the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 and the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 and the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 First and second

light emitting openings

131a and 141a for emitting light to the outside of the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 are formed. That is, when the operation of the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 is turned on, light generated from the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 is transmitted to the first of the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 . And it is possible to emit light to the outside through the second

light emitting openings

131a and 141a, and the identification operation can be known based on this situation.

Learn more about how this works. 2 (a) to 2 (b), for example, after sliding the folding-type identification checker 150 to the first connector 130, a power on/off switch provided in the folding-type identification checker 150 When the 157 is pressed, the power provided from the folding identification checker 150 is transmitted to the first and

second connectors

130 and 140, and in particular, as shown in FIG. 2(c), the second of the second connector 140 As the operation of the LED module 143 is turned on, light from it emits light to the outside through the second light emitting opening 141a of the second connector top 141 . Accordingly, the operator can easily, quickly, and accurately identify the second connector 140 that is a mate for the first connector 130 even if the distance is long.

One side of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 including the first and second connector tops 131 and 141 and the first and second connector bottoms 132 and 142 is coupled to the optical fiber auxiliary cable 121 as described above, The terminal unit 125 for device connection is coupled to the other side, that is, the tip region.

The device connection terminal unit 125 is substantially connected to devices such as communication equipment. A hook part 126 is formed on the terminal unit 125 for device connection, and a cover part 127 is provided on the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 around the terminal unit 125 . The hook part 126 is caught on devices such as communication equipment, and the cover part 127 protects the hook part 126 from being caught.

On the other hand, the folding type identification checker 150 is selectively slidably and detachably coupled to any one of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140, but based on the lighting state of the first and second LED modules 133 and 143, the first and second It serves to identify and inspect the electrical connection state of the

second connectors

130 and 140 .

That is, as in (a) of FIG. 2 (b), for example, when the folding type identification checker 150 is operated by slidingly coupled to the first connector 130, the second connector 140 as shown in (c) of FIG. As the operation of the second LED module 143 of the Through this, identification of the patch cord 110 may be facilitated. In particular, even if the length of the fiber optic cable 120 is very long or a plurality of patch cords 110 are disposed in devices such as communication equipment, as shown in FIGS. The effect of the present invention in that the identification of the patch cord 110 can be facilitated only by a simple process of combining and operating 150 can be significantly more remarkable than that of the prior art.

For reference, although it has been described in FIG. 2 that the foldable identification checker 150 is coupled to the first connector 130 , the patch cord 110 is connected by coupling the foldable identification checker 150 to the second connector 140 . It may be identified, but it will be said that all of these items fall within the scope of the present invention.

The folding type identification inspector 150 capable of providing such an effect includes the inspector body 151 as an external structure, and the following components are mounted on the inspector body 151 for each position.

In particular, the folding type identification checker 150 applied to the present embodiment can be stored folded in the A direction of FIG. 7 and can be used unfolded in the B direction of FIG. Therefore, portability is good and convenience in use is good.

7 and 8, the main PCB 156 electrically connected to the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 with the wiring 155 is built in the tester body 151 so that the folding type identification tester 150 can be folded or unfolded. The main body housing 151a used as the main body housing 151a, the terminal housing 151b which is provided in a state independent of the main body housing 151a and to which the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 is coupled, and the first cover housing which covers one opening of the main body housing 151a 151c, a second cover housing 151d that covers one opening of the terminal housing 151b, and a first cover housing 151c by connecting the first cover housing 151c and the second cover housing 151d A housing foldable connector 151e that supports the wiring 155 so that the second cover housing 151d forms a body, and enables one of the main housing 151a and the terminal housing 151b to be folded with respect to the other. include

As such, the main body housing 151a and the terminal housing 151b are disposed separately, and the first cover housing 151c, the housing folding connection part 151e, and the second cover housing 151d, which are one body, are separated from the main body housing 151a and the terminal. Since it covers the housing (151b), the folding type identification checker 150 can be folded as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 .

For reference, the wiring 155 electrically connects the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 and the main PCB 156, and may be applied as a flexible FFCB. However, it may be possible to replace the wiring 155 with a general wire, and it should be said that all of these items fall within the scope of the present invention.

A main PCB 156 and a battery 158, which will be described later, are mounted on the main body housing 151a. The electrical connection elastic terminal portion 152 is disposed on the terminal housing 151b, while a portion of the wiring 155 is disposed. The wiring 155 having one end connected to the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 may be electrically connected to the main PCB 156 on the main body housing 151a side via the housing folding connection part 151e.

In addition, a switch through hole 151g is formed in the body housing 151a to pass through the plate surface. The power on/off switch 157 may be partially exposed through the switch through hole 151g, so that the user may touch it. A pair of switch protection ribs 151h for protecting the power on/off switch 157 are provided to protrude around the switch through hole 151g. Of course, the ribs 151h for protecting the switch may not be provided.

A wiring exposure hole 151f through which the wiring 155 is partially exposed is formed in the housing folding connection part 151e to pass through the plate surface.

At least one hinge foldable part 151i is formed in the housing foldable connection part 151e so that one of the main body housing 151a and the terminal housing 151b is foldable with respect to the other. An additional dummy through hole 151j is formed around the wiring exposure hole 151f.

A pair of electrical connection elastic terminal parts 152 are coupled to the tester body 151 . The electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 is inserted and disposed in the terminal housing 151b of the tester body 151 to be fixed in position, and one end of the terminal housing 151b is exposed under the terminal housing 151b.

The electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 has a certain elasticity. Therefore, when the folding type identification checker 150 is slidably coupled to one of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140, in particular, the first and second connectors ( 130, 140) can be stably electrically connected to the side.

A sliding coupling part 153 is provided on the tester body 151 so that the folding type identification tester 150 is slidably coupled to one of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 .

The sliding coupling part 153 is slidably and detachably coupled to the first and

second connectors

130 and 140, but serves to allow the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 to be electrically connected to the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 during sliding coupling. do

The sliding coupling part 153 may include a sliding coupling rail 154 formed on the tester body 151 along a direction in which the folding type identification tester 150 is coupled. The sliding coupling rail 154 may be slidingly engaged with the sliding coupling rail grooves 135 and 145 formed in the opposite structure, that is, the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 .

The sliding entry of the sliding coupling rail 154 at the entrance of the sliding coupling rail grooves 135 and 145 in the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 so that the sliding coupling rail 154 can be easily slidably engaged with the sliding coupling rail grooves 135 and 145. Entry slope guides 136 and 146 for guiding are formed.

As described above, the main PCB 156, the battery 158, the power on/off switch 157, etc. have a structure in the main body housing 151a forming a box structure among various components constituting the tester body 151. is mounted

The main PCB 156 is a circuit connected to the electrical connection elastic terminal unit 152 through the wiring 155 . All structures such as the battery 158 , the power on/off switch 157 , and the system controller 170 may be connected to the main PCB 156 .

The battery 158 is provided to be charged on one side of the main PCB 156 in the main body housing 151a and is connected to the main PCB 156 to supply power. For charging, a battery charging terminal 156a is provided on one side of the main PCB 156 .

The power on/off switch 157 is connected to the main PCB 156, one side of which is exposed to the outside of the tester body 151, and the first and the first and It serves to supply (on) or turn off the supply (off) of power to the first and second LED modules (133, 143) of the second connector (130, 140).

The power on/off switch 157 includes a dome-type switch cover 157a and a tact switch module 157b mounted on the main PCB 156 . The tact switch module 157b generates an on signal when the dome-type switch cover 157a is pressed once, and an off signal when pressed once again.

In addition to this, the folding type identification tester 150 is further equipped with a switch indicator lamp 161 , a charge notification indicator lamp 162 , and a full charge indicator lamp 163 . By mounting them, it is possible to easily check whether the device is operating or the state of charge of the battery 158 .

The switch indicator lamp 161 is provided on one side of the tester body 151 and displays the operating state of the power on/off switch 157 . For example, when the power on/off switch 157 is pressed once, the switch indicator lamp 161 is turned on (on).

The charging notification indicator lamp 162 is provided on one side of the tester body 151 and serves to inform the charging state of the battery, and the full charge indicator lamp 163 serves to inform the fully charged state of the battery 158 . The charging notification indicator lamp 162 and the charging notification indicator lamp 163 may have different emission colors.

On the other hand, in the system of the present embodiment, the system controller 170 is mounted to control the system. The system controller 170 may be mounted on the main PCB 156 . The system controller 170 serves to control that power is supplied (on) to the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 when the power on/off switch 157 is operated. do.

The system controller 170 performing this role may include a central processing unit 171 (CPU), a memory 172, MEMORY, and a support circuit 173, SUPPORT CIRCUIT.

The central processing unit 171 is configured to supply power to the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 when the power on/off switch 157 is operated in this embodiment. It may be one of a variety of computer processors that can be industrially applied to control.

The memories 172 and MEMORY are connected to the central processing unit 171 . The memory 172 may be installed locally or remotely as a computer-readable recording medium, and may be easily available such as random access memory (RAM), ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, or any digital storage format. It may be at least one memory.

The support circuit 173 (SUPPORT CIRCUIT) is coupled to the central processing unit 171 to support typical operations of the processor. The support circuit 173 may include a cache, a power supply, a clock circuit, an input/output circuit, a subsystem, and the like.

In this embodiment, the system controller 170 controls so that power is supplied to the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 of the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 when the power on/off switch 157 is operated. However, a series of control processes and the like may be stored in the memory 172 . Typically, software routines may be stored in memory 172 . Software routines may also be stored or executed by other central processing units (not shown).

Although the process according to the present invention has been described as being executed by a software routine, it is also possible that at least some of the processes of the present invention are performed by hardware. As such, the processes of the present invention may be implemented in software executed on a computer system, implemented in hardware such as an integrated circuit, or implemented by a combination of software and hardware.

Hereinafter, the operation of the foldable patch code identification inspection system will be described.

First, after unfolding the folding identification checker 150 as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, as in FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (b), that is, as in FIG. The tester 150 is slidably coupled. When the folding identification checker 150 is pressed against the first connector 130 , the sliding coupling rail 154 of the folding identification checker 150 follows the first entry slope guide 136 of the first connector 130 . After being guided, it can be engaged and coupled to the first sliding coupling rail groove 135 .

At this time, the electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 is elastically pressed while making electrical connection with the first connector 130 . That is, the pair of electrical connection elastic terminal part 152 is in contact with the first LED module 133 in the form of a circuit through the first light emitting opening 131a, and the folding type identification tester 150 and the first connector 130 are mutually make an electrical connection.

In this state, the power on/off switch 157 provided in the folding type identification tester 150 is pressed as shown in FIG. 2( c ).

Then, the operation of the second LED module 143 of the second connector 140 is turned on as the power provided from the folding identification checker 150 is transferred to the first and

second connectors

130 and 140 . Light therefrom emits outward through the second light emitting opening 141a of the second connector top 141 .

Accordingly, the operator can easily, quickly, and accurately identify the second connector 140 that is a mate for the first connector 130 even if the distance is long.

According to this embodiment, which operates based on the structure as described above, by applying the folding type identification checker 150 that can be folded or unfolded out of the conventional fixed injection molding form, portability is good and the convenience of use is far superior to that of the prior art. can be improved

Referring to this drawing, in the case of the first and second connectors 230 and 240 applied to the foldable patch cord identification inspection system according to the present embodiment, the first and second connector tops 231,241 are made of transparent or translucent material. do.

In this case, when the operation of the first and second LED modules 133 and 143 (refer to FIG. 6 ) is turned on, the light from the first and second connector tops 231,241 made of a transparent or translucent material It can emit external light as it is. Therefore, it is very advantageous for identification or inspection of the patch cord 110 . Even if this embodiment is applied, the effects of the present invention can be provided.

As such, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it should be said that such modifications or variations fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

a patch cord coupled to both ends of the optical fiber cable and detachably connected to a predetermined electronic device, the patch cord having first and second connectors in which the first and second LED modules are built, respectively; and

Selectively and detachably coupled to any one of the first and second connectors, but based on the lighting state of the first and second LED modules to identify and inspect the electrical connection state of the first and second connectors, A folding-type patch cord identification inspection system including a folding-type identification checker provided to be folded or unfolded with respect to the other side.
According to claim 1,

The folder-type identification checker,

checker body; and

It is provided on the tester body and includes an electrical connection elastic terminal part elastically electrically connectable to the first and second connectors,

The inspector body,

a main body housing in which a main PCB electrically connected to the electrical connection elastic terminal part by wiring is built in;

a terminal housing provided independent of the main body housing and coupled to the electrical connection elastic terminal unit;

a first cover housing covering an opening of one side of the body housing;

a second cover housing covering one opening of the terminal housing; and

The first cover housing and the second cover housing are connected so that the first cover housing and the second cover housing form one body, but support the wiring, and one of the main body housing and the terminal housing is connected to the other. A clamshell patch cord identification inspection system comprising a housing fold connection that enables it to be folded over.
3. The method of claim 2,

A folding type patch cord identification inspection system in which a switch passage hole is formed in the main housing to pass through a plate surface, and a wiring exposure hole through which the wiring is partially exposed is formed in the housing fold connection portion to pass through the plate surface.
4. The method of claim 3,

At least one hinge folding part is formed in the housing folding connection part so that one of the main housing housing and the terminal housing can be folded with respect to the other one, and an additional dummy through hole is formed around the wiring exposure hole. inspection system.
4. The method of claim 3,

The folder-type identification checker,

a battery provided to be charged on one side of the main PCB in the tester body and connected to the main PCB to supply power; and

Connected to the main PCB, one side is provided to be exposed to the outside through the switch through hole, and power is supplied to the first and second LED modules of the first and second connectors through the electrical connection elastic terminal part and the wiring (on) or power off (off) further comprising a power on / off switch,

A foldable patch cord identification inspection system in which a pair of switch protection ribs for protecting the power on/off switch protrude from the main body housing to a periphery of the switch passage hole.