WO2024022015A1 - 一种连接器和工具条 - Google Patents

一种连接器和工具条 Download PDF

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WO2024022015A1
WO2024022015A1 PCT/CN2023/104269 CN2023104269W WO2024022015A1 WO 2024022015 A1 WO2024022015 A1 WO 2024022015A1 CN 2023104269 W CN2023104269 W CN 2023104269W WO 2024022015 A1 WO2024022015 A1 WO 2024022015A1
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廖远才
陈栋
黄朵
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    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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  • the present application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a connector and a tool strip.
  • Composite cable is a cable that combines optical fiber and wire into one. It can transmit optical signals and power supply (or electrical signals) at the same time, and is easy to construct and deploy. Therefore, it has been widely used.
  • the optical fibers and conductors in the composite cable are usually stripped, and then the optical fibers and conductors are connected separately.
  • the ends of two optical fibers are generally spliced using an optical fiber splicer, and then an optical fiber splicing protection tube is placed around the spliced portion of the optical fiber to provide effective protection.
  • an optical fiber splicing protection tube is placed around the spliced portion of the optical fiber to provide effective protection.
  • a crimping process is usually used to crimp the exposed parts of the wires, and then an insulating heat shrink tube is placed around the outer periphery of the crimped part for effective protection.
  • This application provides a connector and tool bar that are easy to construct and can effectively ensure the connection effect of composite cables.
  • the present application provides a connector for connecting a first composite cable and a second composite cable.
  • the first composite cable includes a first optical fiber and a first conductor
  • the second composite cable includes a second optical fiber and a second conductor.
  • the connector may include a housing, an optical fiber connection component for connecting optical fibers, and a conductive connection component for connecting wires.
  • the casing has a receiving cavity, and the optical fiber connecting component and the conductive connecting component are arranged in the receiving cavity, so that the casing can effectively protect the optical fiber connecting component and the conductive connecting component.
  • the optical fiber connection component includes a sleeve with a channel inside the sleeve.
  • the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber can be butted within the channel of the sleeve to achieve effective connection between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber.
  • One end of the conductive connection component is used to connect the first conductor, and the other end is used to connect the second conductor to achieve electrical connection between the first conductor and the second conductor.
  • the connector provided in this application has the characteristics of simple structure and small size, which can effectively improve the convenience and reliability during installation. It can avoid the use of auxiliary equipment such as welding machines or heat guns. Complicated crimping work can also be avoided.
  • the casing can effectively protect the optical fiber connection component, the conductive connection component, and the connecting parts of the first composite cable and the second composite cable, and will not It occupies a large space and can be effectively used in narrow environments.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the channel in the sleeve may be a rhombus.
  • the radius of the inscribed circle of the channel can be larger than the radius of the first optical fiber core or the second optical fiber to prevent dust and other impurities in the channel from docking the end faces of the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core, thereby ensuring the first The docking effect between the optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the channel may also be a triangle or a circle with a gap, etc., so that the passage The channel can effectively radially position the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core. At the same time, there is a certain space between the channel and the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core to accommodate impurities such as dust.
  • the cross-sectional area of the end of the channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of the middle part of the channel.
  • the cross-sectional area of the end of the channel can be significantly larger than the cross-sectional area of the first optical fiber core or the second optical fiber core, so as to facilitate the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core to be inserted into the channel.
  • the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core can be butted in the middle of the channel, in order to ensure the position accuracy of the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core in the radial direction, the cross-sectional area in the middle of the channel can be the same as that of the second optical fiber core.
  • the cross-sectional areas of one optical fiber core or the second optical fiber core are substantially the same.
  • an optical fiber matching liquid can also be provided in the channel to improve the docking effect of the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core.
  • the optical fiber connection component may include a base body, a sleeve, a first snap-in component and a second snap-in component.
  • the base body has a mounting hole that runs through both ends, and the sleeve is arranged in the mounting hole.
  • One end of the mounting hole is a first connection port, and the other end is a second connection port.
  • the first snap-in component is used to fixedly connect the first optical fiber, and the first snap-in component is plugged into the first connection port to achieve a fixed connection between the first optical fiber and the base body.
  • the second snap-in component is used to fixedly connect the second optical fiber, and the second snap-in component is plugged into the second connection port to achieve a fixed connection between the second optical fiber and the base body.
  • the connection stability between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber can be ensured through the base body, the first snap-in component and the second snap-in component, ensuring that the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber are The connection effect of the second optical fiber.
  • the first clamping component may include a first clamping part and a first support plate.
  • the first clamping member has a first elastic arm
  • the first support plate has a first V-shaped groove
  • the opening of the first V-shaped groove is disposed toward the first elastic arm for pressing the first optical fiber in the first V-shaped groove. and the first elastic arm, so that a reliable connection between the first clamping component and the first optical fiber can be achieved, and repeated disassembly and assembly can also be achieved.
  • the first clamping component may further include a first pressing member, and the first pressing member is connected to the first clamping member.
  • the first pressing member is elastically contacted with the first elastic arm, so that the first elastic arm presses the first optical fiber disposed in the first V-shaped groove, thereby lifting the gap between the first clamping member and the first optical fiber. connection reliability.
  • the first clamping component may have a first protruding part, and the first protruding part may be inserted into the first connection port to achieve a fixed connection between the first snapping component and the base body.
  • the first protruding part has a first tapered groove, and the axis of the first tapered groove, the axis of the inscribed circle of the first V-shaped groove and the axis of the channel are coincident to ensure the straightness of the first optical fiber.
  • the structure of the second snapping component and the first snapping component may be the same or similar.
  • the second clamping component may include a second clamping part and a second support plate.
  • the second clamping member has a second elastic arm
  • the second support plate has a second V-shaped groove
  • the opening of the second V-shaped groove is disposed toward the second elastic arm for pressing the second optical fiber in the second V-shaped groove. and the second elastic arm, so that a reliable connection between the second clamping component and the second optical fiber can be achieved, and repeated disassembly and assembly can also be achieved.
  • the second clamping component may further include a second pressing member, and the second pressing member is connected to the second clamping member.
  • the second pressing member elastically contacts the second elastic arm, so that the second elastic arm presses the second optical fiber disposed in the second V-shaped groove, thereby lifting the gap between the second clamping member and the second optical fiber. connection reliability.
  • the second clamping component may have a second protruding part, and the second protruding part may be inserted into the second connection port to achieve a fixed connection between the second snapping component and the base body.
  • the second protruding part has a second tapered groove, and the axis of the second tapered groove, the axis of the inscribed circle of the second V-shaped groove and the axis of the channel are coincident to ensure the straightness of the second optical fiber.
  • the conductive connection component when specifically configured, may include a conductive sheet.
  • the first end of the conductive sheet may have a first clamping groove, and the second end of the conductive sheet may have a second clamping slot.
  • the first latching slot is used for fixedly connecting the first conductor
  • the second latching slot is used for fixedly connecting the second conductor, so that the electrical connection between the first conductor and the second conductor can be achieved.
  • a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm may be provided in the housing.
  • the first clamping arm may be located at both ends of the first clamping slot and used to offset the first wire to lift the first wire and the conductive The connection effect between pieces.
  • the second clamping arms may be located at both ends of the second clamping slot and used to offset the second conductor to improve the connection effect between the second conductor and the conductive sheet.
  • the conductive connection component may include a conductive piece, a first screw and a second screw.
  • the conductive sheet has a first threaded hole and a second threaded hole, the first screw is screwed to the first threaded hole, and the first wire is sandwiched between the conductive sheet and the first screw.
  • the second screw is screwed to the second threaded hole, and the second wire is sandwiched between the conductive piece and the second screw.
  • a first positioning groove may be provided in the housing, and the optical fiber connecting component is located in the first positioning groove, thereby improving the connection stability between the optical fiber connecting component and the housing.
  • a second positioning groove is provided in the housing, and the conductive connection component is located in the second positioning groove, thereby improving the connection stability between the conductive connection component and the housing.
  • the housing may include a first port and a second port.
  • the accommodation cavity is connected with the first port and the second port; the first composite cable is inserted into the accommodation cavity through the first port, and the second composite cable is inserted into the accommodation cavity through the second port.
  • the connector may further include a first end cap assembly and a second end cap assembly.
  • the first end cap assembly is disposed at the first port and is fixedly connected to the first composite cable; the second end cap assembly is disposed at the second port. , and fixedly connected with the second composite cable.
  • the first port can be effectively blocked by the first end cap assembly, and a fixed connection between the first composite cable and the shell can also be achieved.
  • the second port can be effectively blocked by the second end cap assembly, and a fixed connection between the second composite cable and the housing can also be achieved.
  • the first end cap assembly may include a first cap body and a first cap sleeve.
  • the first cap body is fixedly connected to the shell, and the first cap body has a channel for the first composite cable to pass through, and one end of the channel has a claw.
  • the first cap sleeve is set around the periphery of the claw and pushes against the claw so that the claw clamps the first composite cable, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the first composite cable and the shell.
  • the second end cap assembly includes a second cap body and a second cap sleeve.
  • the second cap body is fixedly connected to the shell, and the second cap body has a channel for the second composite cable to pass through, and one end of the channel has a claw.
  • the second cap sleeve is set around the periphery of the claw and pushes against the claw so that the claw clamps the second composite cable, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the second composite cable and the shell.
  • the present application also provides a connector assembly, which includes the connector of the first aspect and a composite cable, and the composite cable is fixedly connected to the connector.
  • the number of composite cables is two, including the above first composite cable and the second composite cable.
  • the present application also provides a tool bar, including a plate body.
  • the plate body is provided with a first cable management groove and a second cable management groove.
  • the first cable management groove is used for passing composite cables
  • the second cable management groove is used to pass through composite cables.
  • the cable trough is used to pass through the optical fiber core in the composite cable to facilitate operations such as stripping the outer sheath of the optical fiber core.
  • the length of the second cable management trough is a set length, so that the length of the optical fiber core that needs to be exposed can be effectively controlled and the convenience during construction can be improved.
  • the length of the second cable management trough may be half the length of the sleeve, so that the exposed parts of the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber core are located in the sleeve, and the first optical fiber core and the second optical fiber The core can be effectively docked in a central position within the channel of the sleeve.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the second cable management trough may be V-shaped, so that the optical fiber can be effectively positioned.
  • the board body may include a first board surface and a second board surface arranged away from each other.
  • the second cable management trough may include a first section and a second section that communicate with each other.
  • the first section can be located on the first board surface, and the second section can be located on the second board surface, so that the optical fiber can be effectively positioned to prevent the optical fiber from warping and other undesirable conditions.
  • the axes of the inscribed circle of the first section and the inscribed circle of the second section coincide to ensure the straightness of the optical fiber.
  • a clamping arm can be provided in the first cable management trough, and the clamping arm can align the composite cable located in the first cable management trough. Clamp the cable to prevent the composite cable from detaching from the first cable management trough.
  • the tool bar may further include a third cable management groove, and the third cable management groove is used to pass the conductors in the composite cable to prevent positional interference between the conductors and the optical fiber.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a commonly used composite cable
  • Figure 2 is a structural block diagram of an FTTR
  • Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the connector provided by the embodiment of the present application connecting the first composite cable and the second composite cable;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a first composite cable and a second composite cable provided by an embodiment of the present application
  • Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of another exploded structure of a display connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an optical fiber connection component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an optical fiber connection assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a sleeve and optical fiber core provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 11 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a first snap-on component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 12 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of a first snap-in component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 13 is a schematic exploded structural diagram of a second snap-in component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a conductive connection component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the upper cover provided by the embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 16 is a schematic structural diagram of another conductive connection component provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a partial structure of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 18 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a toolbar provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 19 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a toolbar provided by an embodiment of the present application from another perspective.
  • optical fibers and wires are usually laid and deployed separately to realize signal connections between communication devices and power supply connections of communication devices respectively.
  • the method of setting up optical fibers and wires separately has problems such as complicated wiring and installation, and complicated deployment work. Therefore, fiber-conductor composite cables are now widely used.
  • FIG. 1 it is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a composite cable 01 provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Composite cable 01 may include optical fiber 011, conductor 012a, and conductor 012b arranged in parallel.
  • the optical fiber 011 can be used to transmit optical signals
  • the wires 012a and 012b can be used to transmit electrical energy or electrical signals.
  • the optical fiber 011, the wire 012a and the wire 012b are wrapped in the insulating sheath 013, so that the insulating sheath 013 can effectively protect the optical fiber 011, the wire 012a and the wire 012b.
  • Composite cable 01 can well solve communication and power supply problems, effectively improves the convenience of ducting and installing cables, and is also very convenient during deployment.
  • this scenario may include a master optical modem 02, multiple optical sockets 03, and multiple slave optical modes 04. It can pass between the main optical cat 02, the optical socket 03 and the slave optical cat 04.
  • Composite cable 01 is used for connection, thereby achieving communication connection and electrical connection.
  • composite cable 01 can also be applied to other scenarios that require the connection of optical signals and electrical signals (or electrical energy), so no further details will be given here.
  • the optical fiber 011 and the conductor (such as the conductor 012a) in the composite cable 01 are usually stripped, and then the optical fiber 011 and the conductor (such as the conductor 012a) are connected to other optical fibers and conductors.
  • the optical fiber 011 may include an optical fiber core and an outer sheath wrapped around the outer surface of the optical fiber core.
  • the wire 012a may include a conductor and a sheath wrapped around the outer surface of the conductor; the conductor 012b may include a conductor and a sheath wrapped around the outer surface of the conductor.
  • the optical fiber 011, the wire 012a and the wire 012b can be wrapped in the outer sheath 013 at the same time.
  • embodiments of the present application provide a connector that can effectively connect composite cables.
  • it has the advantages of simple installation process and high installation efficiency. It can effectively ensure the stability and reliability of the connection and can be reused.
  • the connector 30 can be used to connect the first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable 20 , so that the first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable can be connected. 20 optical connections and electrical connections between.
  • the connector 30 may include a housing 31 , an optical fiber connection component 32 for connecting optical fibers, and a conductive connection component 33 for connecting wires.
  • the housing 31 has a receiving cavity 310, and the optical fiber connecting component 32 and the conductive connecting component 33 are disposed in the receiving cavity 310, so that the housing 31 can effectively protect the optical fiber connecting component 32 and the conductive connecting component 33.
  • the first composite cable 10 includes one optical fiber and two conductors, specifically the first optical fiber 11 , the first conductor 12 a and the first conductor 12 b are Example for illustrative explanation.
  • the second composite cable 20 includes one optical fiber and two conductors, specifically the second optical fiber 21, the second conductor 22a and the second conductor 22b as an example for illustrative description. Therefore, in the connector provided by the embodiment of the present application, an effective connection between the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21 can be achieved, and an effective connection between the first conductor 12a and the second conductor 22a can also be achieved, as well as an effective connection between the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21. An effective connection between a conductor 12b and a second conductor 22b.
  • first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable 20 may also include two or more optical fibers, or the first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable 20 may also include two or more optical fibers. It may include one or more wires, which is not limited in this application.
  • the structure in the connector can also be reasonably increased or reduced according to the number of optical fibers and wires that need to be connected.
  • the optical fiber connection assembly 32 includes a sleeve 321 with a channel (not shown in the figure) inside the sleeve 321 .
  • the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21 can be butted in the channel of the sleeve 321 to achieve effective connection between the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21 .
  • One end of the conductive connection component 33 is connected to the first conductor 12a and the first conductor 12b, and the other end is connected to the second conductor 22a and the second conductor 22b to achieve electrical connection between the first conductor 12a and the second conductor 22a.
  • An electrical connection between one conductor 12b and a second conductor 22b is an electrical connection between one conductor 12b and a second conductor 22b.
  • a connector 30 specifically used to connect the first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable 20 is provided. It has the characteristics of simple structure and compact size, and can effectively improve the convenience during installation. and reliability.
  • the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21 can be effectively docked in the channel of the sleeve 321, thereby improving the convenience and reliability of the connection between the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21, and avoiding the use of a fusion splicer.
  • auxiliary equipment such as a heat gun.
  • the first conductor 12a and the second conductor 22a, and the first conductor 12b and the second conductor 22b can be electrically connected through the conductive connection component 33, thereby avoiding complicated crimping work.
  • the housing 31 can effectively protect the optical fiber connection component 32, the conductive connection component 33, and the connecting parts of the first composite cable 10 and the second composite cable 20 without occupying a large space. , can be effectively applied in narrow environments.
  • the structural types of the optical fiber connection component 32 and the conductive connection component 33 in the connector 30 may be diverse.
  • the optical fiber connection component 32 may include a base 322 , a sleeve 321 , a first snap-in component 323 and a second snap-in component 324 .
  • the base 322 has mounting holes 3221 penetrating both ends, and the sleeve 321 is disposed in the mounting holes 3221 .
  • one end of the mounting hole 3221 (the left end in Figure 8) is the first connection port 3221a, and the other end (the right end in Figure 8) is the second connection port 3221b.
  • the first clamping component 323 is fixedly connected to the first optical fiber (not shown in FIG. 8 ), and the first clamping component 323 is plugged into the first connection port 3221a to achieve fixation between the first optical fiber and the base 322 connect.
  • the second clamping component 324 is fixedly connected to the second optical fiber (not shown in FIG. 8 ), and the second clamping component 324 is plugged into the second connection port 3221b to achieve fixation between the second optical fiber and the base 322 connect.
  • the material of the sleeve 321 can be glass, ceramics, etc.
  • the material of the sleeve 321 can be reasonably selected according to actual needs, and this application does not specifically limit this.
  • the base 322 is mainly used as a fixed basis for the sleeve 321.
  • Combining the first clamping component 323 and the second clamping component 324 can realize the fixed connection between the sleeve 321 and the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber to prevent the first Relative displacement occurs between the optical fiber, the sleeve 321 and the second optical fiber, thereby ensuring an effective connection between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber.
  • the material of the base 322 may be plastic, metal, etc., and this application does not limit the specific material of the base 322.
  • the docking of the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber 21 in the channel 3210 specifically refers to the docking of the first optical fiber core 112 of the first optical fiber 11 and the second optical fiber core 212 of the second optical fiber 21 in the channel 3210 .
  • the outer sheath 111 of the first optical fiber 11 may be peeled off first to expose a sufficient length of the first optical fiber core 112 .
  • the outer sheath 211 of the second optical fiber 21 is peeled off to expose a sufficient length of the second optical fiber core 212 .
  • the length of the exposed first optical fiber core 112 and the length of the second optical fiber core 212 may be a predetermined length.
  • a special tool bar can be used when peeling off the outer sheath 111 of the first optical fiber 11.
  • a special tool bar can be used when peeling off the outer sheath 211 of the second optical fiber 21.
  • the specific structure of the toolbar will be described in detail below and will not be described in detail here.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the channel 3210 may be substantially the same as the shapes of the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 .
  • the cross-sectional shapes of the channel 3210, the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 may be circular, elliptical, etc.
  • the cross-sectional shapes of the channel 3210 and the first optical fiber core 112 (or the second optical fiber core 212) may also be different.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the channel 3210 is a rhombus
  • the cross-sectional shape of the first optical fiber core 112 is circular.
  • the radius of the inscribed circle (shown as a dotted line in the figure) of the channel 3210 can be larger than the radius of the first optical fiber core 112 to ensure the docking effect between the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 .
  • the radius of the inscribed circle of the channel 3210 is larger than the radius of the first optical fiber core 112, dust may fall into the rhombus corners of the channel 3210 during the threading process.
  • the second optical fiber core 212 when the second optical fiber core 212 is inserted into the channel 3210, there may be impurities such as dust in the channel 3210 or on the surface of the second optical fiber core 212. Since the radius of the inscribed circle of the channel 3210 is larger than the radius of the second optical fiber core 212, dust can fall into the rhombus corners of the channel 3210 during the threading process, thereby preventing dust from being The end surfaces of the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 are accumulated, which affects the butt joint effect between the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 .
  • the cross-sectional shape of the channel 3210 may also be a polygonal structure such as a triangle, a rectangle, or other irregular shapes, which will not be described again here.
  • an optical fiber matching liquid (not shown in the figure) may be provided in the channel 3210 of the sleeve 321, thereby improving the docking effect between the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212.
  • the optical fiber matching liquid may be injected when the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 are connected, or may be injected before the connector 30 is shipped from the factory.
  • the optical fiber matching liquid can be in the form of paste, gel, etc., and the specific components of the optical fiber matching liquid can be of currently commonly used types, which is not limited in this application.
  • the cross-sectional area of the ends of the channel 3210 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the middle part of the channel 3210 .
  • both ends of the channel 3210 have transition sections L1 and L2 respectively.
  • the cross-sectional areas of both transition sections L1 and L2 gradually increase.
  • the change in the cross-sectional size of the transition section L1 and the transition section L2 can be linear or non-linear, which is not limited in this application.
  • the lengths of the transition section L1 and the transition section L2 can be determined according to actual needs. Make flexible settings and will not go into details here.
  • the outer contour of the base 322 is generally a rectangular strip structure, and the cross-sectional shape of the internal mounting hole 3221 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the outer contour of the sleeve 321, which are both circular.
  • the mounting hole 3221 and the sleeve 321 can be assembled using an interference fit, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the base 322 and the sleeve 321, and effectively ensuring the connection between the base 322 and the sleeve 321. position accuracy.
  • the base 322 and the sleeve 321 can also be fixedly connected by welding, bonding, etc., which will not be described again here.
  • the first clamping component 323 includes a first clamping member 3231 , a first support plate 3232 and a first pressing member 3233 .
  • the first clamping member 3231 has a first elastic arm 32311
  • the first support plate 3232 has a first V-shaped groove 32321
  • the opening of the first V-shaped groove 32321 is disposed toward the first elastic arm 32311
  • the first optical fiber core in the figure (not shown) is pressed between the first V-shaped groove 32321 and the first elastic arm 32311.
  • the first latch 3231 has a first protruding portion 32312, and the first protruding portion 32312 is inserted into the first connection port 3221a; the first protruding portion 32312 has a first tapered shape. slot32313.
  • the axis of the first tapered groove 32313, the axis of the inscribed circle of the first V-shaped groove 32321 and the axis of the channel 3210 coincide to ensure that the first optical fiber core (not shown in the figure) Position accuracy in the radial direction.
  • the first clamping member 3231 is generally a U-shaped structure, and the first elastic arm 32311 is located in the middle of the U-shaped structure.
  • the first clamping member 3231 is also provided with a groove 32310, and the first support plate 3232 can be disposed in the groove 32310, thereby being able to lift the first clamping member 3231 and the first support.
  • the relative positions between the plates 3232 prevent the first support plate 3232 and the first clamping member 3231 from positional deviation in the X direction.
  • the first clamping component 323 also includes a first pressing member 3233 .
  • the first pressing member 3233 is connected to the first clamping member 3231; wherein, the first pressing member 3233 elastically abuts the first elastic arm 32311, causing the first elastic arm 32311 to compress the first optical fiber (not shown in the figure) ).
  • the first pressing member 3233 has a U-shaped structure and has an elastic arm 32331 and an elastic arm.
  • the arm 32332 has a locking groove 32333 on the side of the elastic arm 32331 facing the elastic arm 32332.
  • the first pressing member 3233 and the first clamping member 3231 can be assembled along the into card slot 32333.
  • the first elastic arm 32311 and the first support plate 3232 tend to be close, so that the first optical fiber core (not shown in the figure) can be tightly clamped in the first between the V-shaped groove 32321 and the first elastic arm 32311.
  • the first pressing member 3233 and the first clamping member 3231 can be prevented from being separated, ensuring that the first pressing member 3233 and the first clamping member 3231 are properly connected. connection stability.
  • the second clamping component 324 and the first clamping component 323 may be substantially the same.
  • the second clamping component 324 includes a second clamping member 3241 , a second supporting plate 3242 and a second pressing member 3243 .
  • the second clamping member 3241 has a second elastic arm 32411
  • the second support plate 3242 has a second V-shaped groove 32421
  • the opening of the second V-shaped groove 32421 is disposed toward the second elastic arm 32411
  • the second optical fiber core (in the figure) (not shown) is pressed between the second V-shaped groove 32421 and the second elastic arm 32411.
  • the second latch 3241 has a second protruding portion 32412, and the second protruding portion 32412 is inserted into the second connection port 3221b; the second protruding portion 32412 has a second tapered shape.
  • the axis of the groove 32413, the second tapered groove 32413, the axis of the inscribed circle of the second V-shaped groove 32421 and the axis of the channel 3210 coincide to ensure the position accuracy of the second optical fiber core in the radial direction.
  • the second clamping member 3241 is generally a U-shaped structure, and the second elastic arm 32411 is located in the middle of the U-shaped structure.
  • the second clamping member 3241 is also provided with a groove 32410, and the second support plate 3242 can be disposed in the groove 32410, thereby being able to lift the second clamping member 3241 and the second support.
  • the relative positions between the plates 3242 prevent the second support plate 3242 and the second clamping member 3241 from positional deviation in the X direction.
  • the second clamping component 324 also includes a second pressing member 3243 .
  • the second pressing member 3243 is connected to the second clamping member 3241; wherein, the second pressing member 3243 elastically abuts the second elastic arm 32411, causing the second elastic arm 32411 to compress the second optical fiber (not shown in the figure). ).
  • the second pressing member 3243 has a U-shaped structure and has an elastic arm 32431 and an elastic arm 32432.
  • the elastic arm 32431 has a blocking groove 32433 on the side facing the elastic arm 32432.
  • the second pressing member 3243 and the second clamping member 3241 can be assembled along the into card slot 32433.
  • the second elastic arm 32411 and the support plate 3242 tend to be close, so that the second optical fiber core (not shown in the figure) can be tightly clamped in the second V-shaped between the groove 32421 and the second elastic arm 32411.
  • the second pressing member 3243 and the second clamping member 3241 can be prevented from being separated, ensuring that the connection between the second pressing member 3243 and the second clamping member 3241 is ensured. connection stability.
  • the second pressing force The fastener 3243 can also be omitted.
  • the sleeve 321 and the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber can also be fixedly connected by bonding or other means.
  • the above-mentioned base body 322, first clamping component 323 and second clamping assembly The connecting component 324 can also be omitted.
  • the conductive connection component 33 includes a conductive piece 331a and a conductive piece 331b.
  • the first end of the conductive sheet 331a has a first slot 3311a, and the third end of the conductive sheet 331a Both ends have second slots 3312a.
  • the conductor 122a of the first conductor 12a is fixed in the first slot 3311a, and the conductor 222a of the second conductor 22a is fixed in the second slot 3312a, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the first conductor 12a and the second conductor 22a.
  • the first end of the conductive sheet 331b has a first slot 3311b, and the second end of the conductive sheet 331b has a second slot 3312b; the conductor 122b of the first wire 12b is fixed in the first slot 3311b, and the conductor of the second wire 22b 222b is fixed in the second slot 3312b, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the first conductor 12b and the second conductor 22b.
  • the conductive sheet 331a and the conductive sheet 331b may be made of materials with good conductivity such as gold, copper, and aluminum.
  • the materials of the conductive sheets 331a and 331b can be reasonably selected according to actual needs, and this application does not limit this.
  • a first clamping arm 3111a and a second clamping arm 3112a are provided in the upper cover 311 .
  • the first clamping arm 3111a can be clamped at both ends of the first clamping slot 3311a and offset the first conductor 122a, thereby ensuring the connection effect between the first conductor 122a and the first clamping slot 3311a.
  • the second clamping arms 3112a are located at both ends of the second clamping slot 3312a and offset the second conductor 222a, thereby ensuring the connection effect between the second conductor 222a and the second clamping slot 3312a.
  • the upper cover 311 is provided with a first clamping arm 3111b and a second clamping arm 3112b.
  • the first clamping arms 3111b can be clamped at both ends of the first clamping slot 3311b and offset against the first conductor 122b, thereby ensuring the connection effect between the first conductor 122b and the first clamping slot 3311b.
  • the second clamping arms 3112b are located at both ends of the second clamping slot 3312b and offset the second conductor 222b, thereby ensuring the connection effect between the second conductor 222b and the second clamping slot 3312b.
  • the conductive connection component 33 can also be of other structural types.
  • the conductive connection component 33 includes a conductive piece 331a, a first screw 332a and a second screw 333a.
  • the conductive sheet 331a has a first threaded hole (not shown in the figure) and a second threaded hole (not shown in the figure).
  • the first screw 332a is screwed to the first threaded hole, and the first conductor 122a is sandwiched between the conductive sheet and the conductive sheet 331a.
  • 331a and the first screw 332a; the second screw 333a is screwed to the second threaded hole, and the second conductor 222a is sandwiched between the conductive piece 331a and the second screw 333a.
  • the conductive connection component 33 also includes a structural component for connecting the first conductor 122b and the second conductor 222b.
  • the structural component may include the above-mentioned conductive piece 331a, the first screw 332a and the third The two screws 333a will not be described in detail here.
  • the housing 31 may include a bottom housing 312 and an upper cover 311 .
  • the bottom housing 312 and the upper cover 311 are interlocked and fixed to each other, and enclose a receiving cavity (in the figure). not marked).
  • the side wall of the bottom case 312 has protrusions, two of which are shown in Figure 17, namely protrusions 3121 and protrusions 3122.
  • the side wall of the upper cover 311 has through holes, two of which are shown in FIG. 17 , namely through holes 3113 and through holes 3114 .
  • the upper cover 311 and the bottom case 312 can also be fixedly connected by threading or bonding.
  • the connection method between the bottom case 312 and the upper cover 311 is described. Not limited.
  • the bottom case 312 has a first positioning groove 3123, and an optical fiber connection component (not shown in the figure) can be disposed in the first positioning groove 3123, so that Ensure that the bottom shell 312 is connected to the optical fiber connection stability between connected components.
  • a medium such as glue can also be applied between the optical fiber connecting component and the first positioning groove 3123 to improve the connection stability between the optical fiber connecting component and the bottom case 312 .
  • a second positioning groove is also provided in the bottom case 312 , and a conductive connection component (not shown in the figure) can be disposed in the second positioning groove, so that The connection stability between the conductive connection component and the bottom case 312 can be ensured.
  • the second positioning groove 3124a is used to accommodate the conductive sheet 311a
  • the second positioning groove 3124b is used to accommodate the conductive sheet 311b.
  • the side wall 31241a of the second positioning groove 3124a and the side wall 31241b of the second positioning groove 3124b are arranged side by side to form a long groove for accommodating the optical fiber (not shown in the figure), thereby guiding the optical fiber.
  • the side wall 31241a and the side wall 31241b can also perform a beam splitting effect on the optical fibers and conductors in the composite cable.
  • a medium such as glue can also be applied between the guide connection component 33 and the second positioning grooves 3124a and 3124b to improve the connection stability between the guide connection component 33 and the bottom case 312.
  • the housing 31 includes a first port 313 and a second port 314 .
  • the first composite cable (not shown in the figure) can be inserted into the accommodation cavity surrounded by the upper cover 311 and the bottom case 312 through the first port 313, and the second composite cable (not shown in the figure) can be The second port is inserted into the accommodation cavity surrounded by the upper cover 311 and the bottom shell 312 .
  • the connector 30 may also include a first end cap assembly 34 and a second end cap assembly 35.
  • the first end cap assembly 34 is disposed at the first port 313 and is fixedly connected to the first composite cable, so that The connection stability between the first composite cable and the housing 31 is improved.
  • the second end cap assembly 35 is disposed at the second port 314 and is fixedly connected to the second composite cable, thereby improving the connection stability between the second composite cable and the housing 31 .
  • the first end cap assembly 34 and the second end cap assembly 35 can also effectively improve the sealing performance of the housing 31 and prevent impurities such as dust or water vapor from entering the cavity.
  • the first end cap assembly 34 may include a first cap body 341 and a first cap sleeve 342 .
  • the first cap body 341 is fixedly connected to the shell 31, and the first cap body 341 has a channel (not shown in the figure) for the first composite cable to pass through.
  • One end of the channel has a claw 3411; the first cap cover 342 sets It is located on the periphery of the claw 3411 and pushes against the claw 3411 to clamp the first composite cable.
  • the first cap body 341 has a circular positioning groove 3412
  • the bottom shell 312 has a positioning protrusion 3125
  • the upper cover 311 has a positioning protrusion 3115.
  • first cap body 341 and the shell 31 can also be bonded through glue.
  • first cap body 341 and the housing 31 can also be fixedly connected by snapping or threaded connection, which will not be described again here.
  • the structures of the second end cap assembly 35 and the first end cap assembly 34 may be the same or approximately the same.
  • the second end cap assembly 35 may include a second cap body 351 and a second cap sleeve 352 .
  • the second cap body 351 is fixedly connected to the shell 31, and the second cap body 351 has a channel (not shown in the figure) for the first composite cable to pass through.
  • One end of the channel has a claw 3511; the second cap cover 352 is set It is located on the periphery of the claw 3511 and pushes against the claw 3511 to clamp the first composite cable.
  • the second cap body 351 has a circular positioning groove 3512
  • the bottom shell 312 has a positioning protrusion 3125
  • the upper cover 311 has a positioning protrusion 3116.
  • the second cap body 351 and the shell 31 can also be bonded through glue.
  • the second cap body 351 and the housing 31 can also be fixedly connected by snapping or threaded connection, which will not be described again here.
  • the outer sheath 111 of the first optical fiber 11 needs to be stripped to expose the first optical fiber core 112 of the required length; the outer sheath 211 of the second optical fiber 21 needs to be stripped. Stripping is performed to expose a desired length of the second optical fiber core 212 .
  • embodiments of the present application also provide a tool bar.
  • the tool bar 40 may include a plate body 41.
  • the plate body 41 is provided with a first cable management groove 411 and a second cable management groove 412.
  • the first cable management groove 411 is used for threading without stripping.
  • the second cable management slot 412 is used to pass through optical fibers that have not been stripped (such as the first optical fiber 11); wherein, the length S of the second cable management slot 412 is the set length, that is, the length of the required exposed optical fiber core (such as the first optical fiber core 112).
  • the length S of the second cable management groove 412 may be half the length of the sleeve 321, so that the exposed parts of the first optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 are both located in the sleeve 321, and the first The optical fiber core 112 and the second optical fiber core 212 can be effectively docked at a central position within the channel 3210 of the sleeve 321 .
  • the shape of the second cable management groove 412 may be V-shaped, so that the optical fiber can be effectively positioned.
  • the board body 41 includes a first board surface 41a and a second board surface 41b arranged away from each other;
  • the second cable management groove 412 includes a first section that communicates with each other. 412a and the second section 412b, the first section 412a is located on the first plate surface 41a, and the second section 412b is located on the second plate surface 41b, so that the optical fiber can be effectively positioned to prevent the optical fiber from warping and other undesirable conditions.
  • the axes of the inscribed circles of the first section 412a and the inscribed circles of the second section 412b coincide to ensure the straightness of the optical fiber.
  • the first cable management trough 411 has a clamping arm 413.
  • the clamping arm 413 can clamp the composite cable located in the first cable management trough 411 to prevent the composite cable from falling out.
  • the first cable management groove 411 is disengaged.
  • a third wire management trough may also be included, and the third wire management trough is used to pass the conductors in the composite cable.
  • third wire management troughs there are two third wire management troughs, namely the third wire management trough 414a and the third wire management trough 414b.
  • the third cable management slot 414a can be used to pass through the first conductor 12a.
  • the third cable management groove 414b can be used to pass through the first conductor 12b to prevent the first optical fiber 11 and the first conductor 12a. Positional interference occurs between the first conductor 12b and the first conductor 12b.
  • the third wire management slot 414a or the third wire management slot 414b can also be omitted, which will not be described again here.

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Abstract

本申请提供了一种连接器和工具条,涉及通信技术领域,以解决复合线缆续接不便的问题。本申请提供的连接器可以包括外壳、用于连接光纤的光纤连接组件和用于连接导线的导电连接组件;外壳具有容纳腔,光纤连接组件和导电连接组件设置在容纳腔内,从而使得外壳能够对光纤连接组件和导电连接组件起到有效的保护作用;光纤连接组件包括套筒,套筒内具有通道;第一光纤和第二光纤可以在套筒的通道内对接,以实现第一光纤和第二光纤之间的有效连接;导电连接组件的一端用于连接第一导线,另一端用于连接第二导线,以实现第一导线和第二导线之间的电连接。在本申请提供的连接器中,具有结构简单,体积小型化的特点,能有效提升在安装时的便利性和可靠性。

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一种连接器和工具条
本申请要求于2022年7月29日提交中国国家知识产权局、申请号为202210904845.8、申请名称为“一种连接器和工具条”的中国专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。
技术领域
本申请涉及通信技术领域,尤其涉及一种连接器和工具条。
背景技术
复合线缆是一种将光纤和导线合二为一的线缆,能够同时实现光信号和供电(或电信号)的传输,并且便于施工部署,因此,得到了广泛的应用。
在对复合线缆进行施工敷设或者线路更改时,通常需要将复合线缆进行续接。在目前的方案中,通常是将复合线缆中的光纤和导线进行剥离,然后将光纤和导线分别连接。例如,在对光纤进行连接时,一般通过光纤熔接机将两段光纤的端部进行熔接,再将光纤熔接保护管套设在光纤的熔接部分的外围,从而进行有效的保护。在对导线进行连接时通常采用压接工艺将导线裸露的部分进行压接,再将绝缘热缩管套设在压接部分的外周,从而进行有效的保护。
在目前的连接方式中,存在工艺复杂,操作不便、安全性低等问题。
发明内容
本申请提供了一种便于施工,且能有效保证复合线缆的连接效果的连接器和工具条。
第一方面,本申请提供了一种连接器,用于连接第一复合线缆和第二复合线缆。其中,第一复合线缆包括第一光纤和第一导线,第二复合线缆包括第二光纤和第二导线。连接器可以包括外壳、用于连接光纤的光纤连接组件和用于连接导线的导电连接组件。外壳具有容纳腔,光纤连接组件和导电连接组件设置在容纳腔内,从而使得外壳能够对光纤连接组件和导电连接组件起到有效的保护作用。光纤连接组件包括套筒,套筒内具有通道。第一光纤和第二光纤可以在套筒的通道内对接,以实现第一光纤和第二光纤之间的有效连接。导电连接组件的一端用于连接第一导线,另一端用于连接第二导线,以实现第一导线和第二导线之间的电连接。
在本申请提供的连接器中,具有结构简单,体积小型化的特点,能有效提升在安装时的便利性和可靠性。能避免使用熔接机或热风枪等辅助设备。也可以避免进行繁杂的压接工作。另外,由于光纤连接组件和导电连接组件均设置在外壳内,外壳能够对光纤连接组件、导电连接组件、第一复合线缆与第二复合线缆相连接的部分进行有效的保护,且不会占用较大的空间,能够有效的应用在较为狭窄的环境中。
在对套筒进行设置时,套筒内的通道的截面形状可以为菱形。通道的内切圆的半径可以大于第一光纤芯或第二光纤的半径,以避免通道内的灰尘等杂质在第一光纤芯的端面和第二光纤芯的端面进行对接,从而可以保证第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯之间的对接效果。
当然,在其他的示例中,通道的截面形状也可以是三角形或具有缺口的圆形等,以使通 道能够对第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯进行有效的径向定位,同时,在通道与第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯之间存在一定的空间用于容纳灰尘等杂质。
另外,为了便于穿设,通道的端部的截面面积大于可以通道的中部的截面面积。或者可以理解的是,通道的端部的截面积可以明显大于第一光纤芯或第二光纤芯的截面积,以便于将第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯穿设在通道内。另外,由于第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯可以在通道的中部进行对接,因此,为了保证第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯在径向上的位置精度,在通道的中部的截面面积可以与第一光纤芯或第二光纤芯的截面面积基本相同。
在一种示例中,通道内还可以设置光纤匹配液,来提升第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯的对接效果。
另外,在对光纤连接组件进行具体设置时,光纤连接组件可以包括基体、套筒、第一卡接组件和第二卡接组件。基体具有贯通两端的安装孔,套筒设置在安装孔内,安装孔的一端为第一连接口,另一端为第二连接口。第一卡接组件用于固定连接第一光纤,并且,第一卡接组件与第一连接口插接,以实现第一光纤与基体之间的固定连接。第二卡接组件用于固定连接第二光纤,并且,第二卡接组件与第二连接口插接,以实现第二光纤与基体之间的固定连接。当第一光纤或第二光纤在受到外力拉拽时,通过基体、第一卡接组件和第二卡接组件能够保证第一光纤和第二光纤之间的连接稳定性,保障第一光纤和第二光纤的连接效果。
在具体设置时,第一卡接组件可以包括第一卡接件和第一支撑板。第一卡接件具有第一弹臂,第一支撑板具有第一V形槽,第一V形槽的开口朝向第一弹臂设置,用于将第一光纤压紧在第一V形槽与第一弹臂之间,从而可以实现第一卡接件和第一光纤之间的可靠连接,并且,还可以进行反复拆装。
在一种示例中,第一卡接组件还可以包括第一压紧件,第一压紧件与第一卡接件连接。其中,第一压紧件与第一弹臂弹性抵接,使第一弹臂压紧设置于第一V形槽内的第一光纤,从而可以提升第一卡接件和第一光纤之间的连接可靠性。
在一种示例中,第一卡接件可以具有第一凸出部,第一凸出部可以插接在第一连接口内,以实现第一卡接件与基体之间的固定连接。第一凸出部具有第一锥形槽,第一锥形槽的轴心、第一V形槽的内切圆的轴心以及通道的轴心重合,以保证第一光纤的直线度。
在对第二卡接组件进行具体设置时,第二卡接组件与第一卡接组件的结构可以相同或相似。
例如,第二卡接组件可以包括第二卡接件和第二支撑板。第二卡接件具有第二弹臂,第二支撑板具有第二V形槽,第二V形槽的开口朝向第二弹臂设置,用于将第二光纤压紧在第二V形槽与第二弹臂之间,从而可以实现第二卡接件和第二光纤之间的可靠连接,并且,还可以进行反复拆装。
在一种示例中,第二卡接组件还可以包括第二压紧件,第二压紧件与第二卡接件连接。其中,第二压紧件与第二弹臂弹性抵接,使第二弹臂压紧设置于第二V形槽内的第二光纤,从而可以提升第二卡接件和第二光纤之间的连接可靠性。
在一种示例中,第二卡接件可以具有第二凸出部,第二凸出部可以插接在第二连接口内,以实现第二卡接件与基体之间的固定连接。第二凸出部具有第二锥形槽,第二锥形槽的轴心、第二V形槽的内切圆的轴心以及通道的轴心重合,以保证第二光纤的直线度。
对于导电连接组件,在具体设置时,导电连接组件可以包括导电片。导电片的第一端可以具有第一卡槽,导电片的第二端可以具有第二卡槽。第一卡槽用于固定连接第一导线,第二卡槽用于固定连接第二导线,从而可以实现第一导线与第二导线之间的电连接。
在一种示例中,外壳内可以设有第一夹臂和第二夹臂,第一夹臂可以位于第一卡槽的两端,用于与第一导线相抵,以提升第一导线和导电片之间的连接效果。第二夹臂可以位于第二卡槽的两端,用于与第二导线相抵,以提升第二导线和导电片之间的连接效果。
在另一外一种示例中,导电连接组件可以包括导电片、第一螺钉和第二螺钉。导电片具有第一螺纹孔和第二螺纹孔,第一螺钉与第一螺纹孔螺接,且第一导线夹设在导电片与第一螺钉之间。第二螺钉与第二螺纹孔螺接,且第二导线夹设在导电片与第二螺钉之间。
在一种示例中,外壳内可以设有第一定位槽,光纤连接组件位于第一定位槽内,从而可以提升光纤连接组件与外壳之间的连接稳定性。
在一种示例中,外壳内设有第二定位槽,导电连接组件位于第二定位槽内,从而可以提升导电连接组件与外壳之间的连接稳定性。
在一种示例中,外壳可以包括第一端口和第二端口。容纳腔与第一端口和第二端口连通;第一复合线缆由第一端口穿设在容纳腔内,第二复合线缆由第二端口穿设在容纳腔内。
其中,连接器还可以包括第一端帽组件和第二端帽组件,第一端帽组件设置在第一端口,并与第一复合线缆固定连接;第二端帽组件设置在第二端口,并与第二复合线缆固定连接。
通过第一端帽组件可以对第一端口进行有效封堵,还能够实现第一复合线缆和外壳之间的固定连接。相应的,通过第二端帽组件可以对第二端口进行有效封堵,还能够实现第二复合线缆和外壳之间的固定连接。
在具体设置时,第一端帽组件可以包括第一帽体和第一帽套。第一帽体与外壳固定连接,且第一帽体具有供第一复合线缆穿设的通道,通道的一端具有卡爪。第一帽套套设在卡爪的外围,并抵推卡爪,用于使卡爪夹紧第一复合线缆,从而可以实现第一复合线缆和外壳之间的可靠连接。
另外,第二端帽组件包括第二帽体和第二帽套。第二帽体与外壳固定连接,且第二帽体具有供第二复合线缆穿设的通道,通道的一端具有卡爪。第二帽套套设在卡爪的外围,并抵推卡爪,用于使卡爪夹紧第二复合线缆,从而可以实现第二复合线缆和外壳之间的可靠连接。
第二方面,本申请还提供一种连接器组件,该连接器组件包括如上第一方面的连接器以及复合线缆,该复合线缆与连接器固定连接。
在一种示例中,复合线缆的数量为两根,即包括上面的第一复合线缆和第二复合线缆。
第三方面,本申请还提供了一种工具条,包括板体,板体设有第一理线槽和第二理线槽,第一理线槽用于穿设复合线缆,第二理线槽用于穿设复合线缆中的光纤芯,以便于对光纤芯的外皮进行剥离等操作。
在具体设置时,第二理线槽的长度为设定长度,从而可以对需要裸露的光纤芯的长度进行有效的控制,能提升施工时的便利性。
在具体设置时,第二理线槽的长度可以是套筒的长度的一半,以使第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯的裸露部分均位于套筒内,且第一光纤芯和第二光纤芯能够在套筒的通道内的中心位置进行有效对接。
在具体设置时,第二理线槽的截面形状可以为V形,从而能够对光纤进行有效的定位。
在一种示例中,板体可以包括相背离设置的第一板面和第二板面。第二理线槽可以包括相互连通的第一段和第二段。第一段可以位于第一板面,第二段可以位于第二板面,从而能够对光纤进行有效的定位,防止光纤出现翘曲等不良情况。在具体应用时,第一段的内切圆和第二段的内切圆的轴心重合,以保证光纤的直线度。
在具体设置时,在第一理线槽内可以设有夹臂,夹臂可以对位于第一理线槽内的复合线 缆进行夹持,以防止复合线缆从第一理线槽内脱离。
另外,在一种示例中,工具条还可以包括第三理线槽,第三理线槽用于穿设复合线缆中的导线,以防止导线与光纤之间产生位置干涉。
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图1为一种常用的复合线缆的剖面结构示意图;
图2为一种FTTR的结构框图;
图3为本申请实施例提供的连接器连接第一复合线缆和第二复合线缆后的结构示意图;
图4为本申请实施例提供的一种显示连接器的分解结构的示意图;
图5为本申请实施例提供的一种显示连接器的剖面结构的示意图;
图6为本申请实施例提供的一种第一复合线缆和第二复合线缆的结构示意图;
图7为本申请实施例提供的一种显示连接器的另一分解结构的示意图;
图8为本申请实施例提供的一种光纤连接组件的分解结构的示意图;
图9为本申请实施例提供的一种光纤连接组件的剖面结构的示意图;
图10为本申请实施例提供的一种套筒和光纤芯的剖面结构示意图;
图11为本申请实施例提供的一种第一卡接组件的立体结构示意图;
图12为本申请实施例提供的一种第一卡接组件的分解结构示意图;
图13为本申请实施例提供的一种第二卡接组件的分解结构示意图;
图14为本申请实施例提供的一种导电连接组件的结构示意图;
图15为本申请实施例提供的一种显示上盖的内部结构的立体图;
图16为本申请实施例提供的另一种导电连接组件的结构示意图;
图17为本申请实施例提供的一种连接器的部分结构的分解结构的示意图;
图18为本申请实施例提供的一种工具条的立体结构示意图;
图19为本申请实施例提供的一种工具条的另一视角的立体结构示意图。
具体实施方式
为了使本申请的目的、技术方案和优点更加清楚,下面将结合附图对本申请作进一步地详细描述。
在光纤敷设到远端节点(fiber to the room,FTTR)的场景中,通常是将光纤和导线进行单独敷设和部署,以分别实现通信设备之间的信号连接和通信设备的供电连接。但是,光纤和导线进行分开设置的方式存在穿线、安装复杂,部署工作繁复等问题。因此,目前开始广泛采用光纤-导线的复合线缆。
如图1所示,为本申请实施例提供的一种复合线缆01的剖面结构示意图。
复合线缆01可以包括并行设置的光纤011、导线012a和导线012b。其中,光纤011可以用于传输光信号,导线012a和导线012b可以用于传输电能或电信号。光纤011、导线012a和导线012b被包裹在绝缘外皮013中,使得绝缘外皮013可以对光纤011、导线012a和导线012b起到有效的保护作用。
复合线缆01能够很好的解决通信和供电问题,有效提升了在对线缆进行穿管和安装时的便利性,部署时也非常便捷。
如图2所示,为本申请实施例提供的一种FTTR场景。具体的,在该场景下可以包括主光猫02、多个光插座03和多个从光猫04。主光猫02、光插座03和从光猫04之间可以通过 复合线缆01进行连接,从而实现通信连接和电连接。
当然,复合线缆01也可以应用到其他需要进行光信号和电信号(或电能)连接的场景中,在此不作过多赘述。
在对复合线缆01进行敷设或安装时,通常需要将两段复合线缆01进行续接等操作。在目前的方案中,通常是将复合线缆01中的光纤011和导线(如导线012a)进行剥离,然后将光纤011和导线(如导线012a)与另外的光纤和导线进行连接。
可以理解的是,在实际应用中,光纤011可以包括光纤芯和包裹在光纤芯外表面的外皮。导线012a可以包括导体和包裹在导体外表面的外皮;导线012b可以包括导体和包裹在导体外表面的外皮。光纤011、导线012a和导线012b可以被同时包裹在外皮013内。
目前,在对两段复合线缆01进行对接时,并没有专用的连接器,导致对接工序复杂、施工效率低等问题,并且,不能保证对接的可靠性。
为此,本申请实施例提供了一种能够对复合线缆进行有效连接的连接器。在对复合线缆进行连接时,具有安装工艺简单,安装效率高等优点,能够有效保证连接的稳定性和可靠性,并且能够重复使用。
如图3所示,在本申请提供的示例中,连接器30可以用于连接第一复合线缆10和第二复合线缆20,从而可以实现第一复合线缆10与第二复合线缆20之间的光连接和电连接。
如图4和图5所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,连接器30可以包括外壳31,用于连接光纤的光纤连接组件32和用于连接导线的导电连接组件33。外壳31具有容纳腔310,光纤连接组件32和导电连接组件33设置在容纳腔310内,从而使得外壳31能够对光纤连接组件32和导电连接组件33起到有效的保护作用。
如图6所示,需要说明的是,在以下的示例中,以第一复合线缆10中包括一条光纤和两条导线,具体为第一光纤11、第一导线12a和第一导线12b为例进行示例性说明。以第二复合线缆20中包括一条光纤和两条导线,具体为第二光纤21、第二导线22a和第二导线22b为例进行示例性说明。因此,在本申请实施例提供的连接器中,可以实现第一光纤11和第二光纤21之间的有效连接,也可以实现第一导线12a和第二导线22a之间的有效连接,以及第一导线12b和第二导线22b之间的有效连接。
当然,在其他的示例中,第一复合线缆10和第二复合线缆20中也可以包括两条或更多条光纤,或者,第一复合线缆10和第二复合线缆20中也可以包括一条或更多条导线,本申请对此不作限定。相应的,连接器中的结构也可以根据需要连接的光纤和导线的数量进行合理增加或削减。
请结合参阅图6和图7,光纤连接组件32包括套筒321,套筒321内具有通道(图中未示出)。第一光纤11和第二光纤21可以在套筒321的通道内对接,以实现第一光纤11和第二光纤21之间的有效连接。导电连接组件33的一端与第一导线12a和第一导线12b连接,另一端与第二导线22a和第二导线22b连接,以实现第一导线12a和第二导线22a之间的电连接、第一导线12b和第二导线22b之间的电连接。
在本申请中,提供了一种专门用于连接第一复合线缆10和第二复合线缆20的连接器30,具有结构简单,体积小型化的特点,能有效提升在安装时的便利性和可靠性。例如,第一光纤11和第二光纤21可以在套筒321的通道内进行有效对接,从而提升了第一光纤11和第二光纤21之间的连接便利性和可靠性,避免了使用熔接机或热风枪等辅助设备。另外,第一导线12a和第二导线22a之间、第一导线12b和第二导线22b之间可以通过导电连接组件33实现电连接,从而避免了繁杂的压接工作。另外,由于光纤连接组件32和导电连接组件33均 设置在外壳31内,外壳31能够对光纤连接组件32、导电连接组件33、第一复合线缆10与第二复合线缆20相连接的部分进行有效的保护,且不会占用较大的空间,能够有效的应用在较为狭窄的环境中。
在具体应用时,连接器30中的光纤连接组件32和导电连接组件33的结构类型可以是多样的。
如图8所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,光纤连接组件32可以包括基体322、套筒321、第一卡接组件323和第二卡接组件324。
请结合参阅图8和图9。具体来说,如图9所示,基体322具有贯通两端的安装孔3221,套筒321设置在安装孔3221内。如图8和图9所示,安装孔3221的一端(如图8中的左端)为第一连接口3221a,另一端(如图8中的右端)为第二连接口3221b。第一卡接组件323与第一光纤(图8中未示出)固定连接,并且,第一卡接组件323与第一连接口3221a插接,以实现第一光纤和基体322之间的固定连接。第二卡接组件324与第二光纤(图8中未示出)固定连接,并且,第二卡接组件324与第二连接口3221b插接,以实现第二光纤和基体322之间的固定连接。
在具体应用时,套筒321的材质可以是玻璃或陶瓷等,可以根据实际需求对套筒321的材质进行合理选择,本申请对此不作具体限定。
其中,基体322主要是作为套筒321的固定基础,结合第一卡接组件323和第二卡接组件324能实现套筒321与第一光纤和第二光纤之间的固定连接,防止第一光纤、套筒321和第二光纤之间产生相对位移,从而保证第一光纤和第二光纤之间的有效连接。在具体应用时,基体322的材质可以是塑料或金属等,本申请对基体322的具体材质不作限定。
请结合参阅图6和图9。第一光纤11和第二光纤21在通道3210内对接具体指的是,第一光纤11的第一光纤芯112与第二光纤21的第二光纤芯212在通道3210内对接。在具体应用时,可以先将第一光纤11的外皮111进行剥离,以裸露出足够长度的第一光纤芯112。将第二光纤21的外皮211进行剥离,以裸露出足够长度的第二光纤芯212。其中,所裸露出的第一光纤芯112的长度和第二光纤芯212的长度可以是预定长度的。为了对裸露出的第一光纤芯112的长度进行有效控制,在对第一光纤11的外皮111进行剥离时,可以借助专用的工具条。相应的,为了对裸露出的第二光纤芯212的长度进行有效控制,在对第二光纤21的外皮211进行剥离时,可以借助专用的工具条。在下文中将对工具条的具体结构进行详细说明,在此不作过多赘述。
另外,通道3210的截面形状与第一光纤芯112、第二光纤芯212的形状可以大致相同。例如,通道3210、第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212的截面形状可以是圆形、椭圆形等。或者,通道3210与第一光纤芯112(或第二光纤芯212)的截面形状也可以不相同。
例如,如图10所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,通道3210的截面形状为菱形,第一光纤芯112的截面形状为圆形。
在具体应用时,通道3210的内切圆(图中虚线所示)的半径可以大于第一光纤芯112的半径,以保证第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212之间的对接效果。例如,将第一光纤芯112穿入通道3210内时,通道3210内或第一光纤芯112的表面可能会有灰尘等杂质。由于通道3210的内切圆的半径大于第一光纤芯112的半径,因此,在穿设的过程中灰尘可以掉落在通道3210的菱形角落内。相应的,将第二光纤芯212穿入通道3210内时,通道3210内或第二光纤芯212的表面可能会有灰尘等杂质。由于通道3210的内切圆的半径大于第二光纤芯212的半径,因此,在穿设的过程中灰尘可以掉落在通道3210的菱形角落内,从而能防止灰尘在 第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212的端面处堆积,而影响第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212之间的对接效果。
当然,在其他的示例中,通道3210的截面形状也可以是三角形、矩形等多边形结构,也可以是其他的不规则形状,在此不作赘述。
另外,在具体应用时,套筒321的通道3210内可以设有光纤匹配液(图中未示出),从而可以提升第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212之间的对接效果。其中,光纤匹配液可以是在对第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212进行连接时注入的,也可以是在连接器30的出厂前注入的。另外,光纤匹配液可以是膏状、凝胶状等,光纤匹配液的具体组分可以采用目前较为常用的类型,本申请对此不作限定。
为了便于穿设,通道3210的端部的截面面积大于通道3210的中部的截面面积。
例如,如图9所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,通道3210的两端分别具有过渡段L1和过渡段L2。在远离通道3210的中部的方向,过渡段L1和L2的截面面积均逐渐增加。在将第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212穿设在通道3210内时,有利于对准,使第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212高效的穿设在通道3210内。
在具体设置时,过渡段L1和过渡段L2的截面大小的变化可以是线性的,也可以是非线性的,本申请对此不作限定,另外,过渡段L1和过渡段L2的长度可以根据实际需求进行灵活设置,在此不作赘述。
对于基体322,如图8和图9所示。在本申请提供的示例中,基体322的外轮廓大致为矩形的条状结构,内部的安装孔3221的截面形状与套筒321的外部轮廓的截面形状相同,均为圆形。在具体应用时,安装孔3221与套筒321之间可以采用过盈配合的方式进行装配,从而实现基体322与套筒321之间的固定连接,还能够有效保证基体322与套筒321之间的位置精度。
可以理解的是,在其他的示例中,基体322与套筒321之间也可以采用焊接、粘接等方式进行固定连接,在此不作赘述。
如图11和图12所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,第一卡接组件323包括第一卡接件3231、第一支撑板3232和第一压紧件3233。第一卡接件3231具有第一弹臂32311,第一支撑板3232具有第一V形槽32321,第一V形槽32321的开口朝向第一弹臂32311设置,且第一光纤芯(图中未示出)压紧在第一V形槽32321与第一弹臂32311之间。
如图8和图9所示,第一卡接件3231具有第一凸出部32312,第一凸出部32312插接在第一连接口3221a内;第一凸出部32312具有第一锥形槽32313。如图9所示,第一锥形槽32313的轴心、第一V形槽32321的内切圆的轴心以及通道3210的轴心重合,以保证第一光纤芯(图中未示出)在径向上的位置精度。
另外,如图12所示,在本申请提供的示例中,第一卡接件3231大致为U形结构,第一弹臂32311位于U形结构的中部。在正对第一弹臂32311的位置,第一卡接件3231还设有凹槽32310,第一支撑板3232可以设置在凹槽32310内,从而能够提升第一卡接件3231和第一支撑板3232之间的相对位置,防止第一支撑板3232和第一卡接件3231在X方向上产生位置偏移。
另外,如图11和图12所示,在本申请提供的示例中,第一卡接组件323还包括第一压紧件3233。第一压紧件3233与第一卡接件3231连接;其中,第一压紧件3233与第一弹臂32311弹性抵接,使第一弹臂32311压紧第一光纤(图中未示出)。
具体的,在本申请提供的示例中,第一压紧件3233为U形结构,具有弹臂32331和弹 臂32332,在弹臂32331朝向弹臂32332的一侧具有卡槽32333。在进行装配时,可以沿X方向将第一压紧件3233与第一卡接件3231进行装配,使弹臂32331插在第一弹臂32311和弹臂32313的间隙内,使凸起32314嵌入到卡槽32333内。
在弹臂32331和弹臂32332的夹持力下,第一弹臂32311与第一支撑板3232趋于靠近,从而可以将第一光纤芯(图中未示出)紧密的夹持在第一V形槽32321和第一弹臂32311之间。另外,在卡槽32333和凸起32314的限位下,能防止第一压紧件3233与第一卡接件3231相脱离,保证了第一压紧件3233与第一卡接件3231之间的连接稳定性。
可以理解的是,在其他的示例中,在第一弹臂32311自身的弹性力的作用下,第一弹臂32311与第一V形槽32321之间具有足够的压紧力时,第一压紧件3233也可以省略设置。
在具体设置时,第二卡接组件324与第一卡接组件323可以大致相同。
例如,如图13所示,第二卡接组件324包括第二卡接件3241、第二支撑板3242和第二压紧件3243。第二卡接件3241具有第二弹臂32411,第二支撑板3242具有第二V形槽32421,第二V形槽32421的开口朝向第二弹臂32411设置,且第二光纤芯(图中未示出)压紧在第二V形槽32421与第二弹臂32411之间。
如图8和图9所示,第二卡接件3241具有第二凸出部32412,第二凸出部32412插接在第二连接口3221b内;第二凸出部32412具有第二锥形槽32413,第二锥形槽32413的轴心、第二V形槽32421的内切圆的轴心以及通道3210的轴心重合,以保证第二光纤芯在径向上的位置精度。
另外,如图13所示,在本申请提供的示例中,第二卡接件3241大致为U形结构,第二弹臂32411位于U形结构的中部。在正对第二弹臂32411的位置,第二卡接件3241还设有凹槽32410,第二支撑板3242可以设置在凹槽32410内,从而能够提升第二卡接件3241和第二支撑板3242之间的相对位置,防止第二支撑板3242和第二卡接件3241在X方向上产生位置偏移。
另外,如图13所示,在本申请提供的示例中,第二卡接组件324还包括第二压紧件3243。第二压紧件3243与第二卡接件3241连接;其中,第二压紧件3243与第二弹臂32411弹性抵接,使第二弹臂32411压紧第二光纤(图中未示出)。
具体的,在本申请提供的示例中,第二压紧件3243为U形结构,具有弹臂32431和弹臂32432,在弹臂32431朝向弹臂32432的一侧具有卡槽32433。在进行装配时,可以沿X方向将第二压紧件3243与第二卡接件3241进行装配,使弹臂32431插在第二弹臂32411和弹臂32413的间隙内,使凸起32414嵌入到卡槽32433内。在弹臂32431和弹臂32432的夹持力下,第二弹臂32411与支撑板3242趋于靠近,从而可以将第二光纤芯(图中未示出)紧密的夹持在第二V形槽32421和第二弹臂32411之间。另外,在卡槽32433和凸起32414的限位下,能防止第二压紧件3243与第二卡接件3241相脱离,保证了第二压紧件3243与第二卡接件3241之间的连接稳定性。
可以理解的是,在其他的示例中,在第二弹臂32411自身的弹性力的作用下,第二弹臂32411与第二V形槽32421之间具有足够的压紧力时,第二压紧件3243也可以省略设置。
或者,在另外的示例中,套筒321与第一光纤和第二光纤之间也可以通过粘接等方式进行固定连接,此时,上述的基体322、第一卡接组件323和第二卡接组件324也可以省略设置。
对于导电连接组件33,如图14所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,导电连接组件33包括导电片331a和导电片331b。导电片331a的第一端具有第一卡槽3311a,导电片331a的第 二端具有第二卡槽3312a。
请结合参阅图6和图14。第一导线12a的导体122a固定在第一卡槽3311a内,第二导线22a的导体222a固定在第二卡槽3312a内,从而实现第一导线12a和第二导线22a之间的电连接。
导电片331b的第一端具有第一卡槽3311b,导电片331b的第二端具有第二卡槽3312b;第一导线12b的导体122b固定在第一卡槽3311b内,第二导线22b的导体222b固定在第二卡槽3312b内,从而实现第一导线12b和第二导线22b之间的电连接。
其中,导电片331a和导电片331b可以是由金、铜、铝等导电性较好的材料制成。在具体应用时,可以根据实际需求对导电片331a、导电片331b的材质进行合理选择,本申请对此不作限定。
另外,如图15所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,上盖311内设有第一夹臂3111a和第二夹臂3112a。
请结合参阅图6图14和图15。第一夹臂3111a可以夹设在第一卡槽3311a的两端,并与第一导体122a相抵,从而可以保证第一导体122a与第一卡槽3311a之间的连接效果。第二夹臂3112a位于第二卡槽3312a的两端,并与第二导体222a相抵,从而可以保证第二导体222a与第二卡槽3312a之间的连接效果。
另外,上盖311内设有第一夹臂3111b和第二夹臂3112b。
请结合参阅图6图14和图15。第一夹臂3111b可以夹设在第一卡槽3311b的两端,并与第一导体122b相抵,从而可以保证第一导体122b与第一卡槽3311b之间的连接效果。第二夹臂3112b位于第二卡槽3312b的两端,并与第二导体222b相抵,从而可以保证第二导体222b与第二卡槽3312b之间的连接效果。
可以理解的是,在其他的实施方式中,导电连接组件33也可以是其他的结构类型。
例如,如图16所示,在本申请提供的另一种示例中,导电连接组件33包括导电片331a、第一螺钉332a和第二螺钉333a。导电片331a具有第一螺纹孔(图中未标示出)和第二螺纹孔(图中未标示出),第一螺钉332a与第一螺纹孔螺接,且第一导体122a夹设在导电片331a与第一螺钉332a之间;第二螺钉333a与第二螺纹孔螺接,且第二导体222a夹设在导电片331a与第二螺钉333a之间。
可以理解的是,在具体实施时,导电连接组件33中还包括用于连接第一导体122b和第二导体222b的结构组件,该结构组件可以包括上述的导电片331a、第一螺钉332a和第二螺钉333a,在此不作赘述。
另外,如图17所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,外壳31可以包括底壳312和上盖311,底壳312和上盖311相互扣合固定,并围成容纳腔(图中未标示出)。
具体来说,在本申请提供的一种示例中,底壳312的侧壁具有凸起,图17中示出有两个,分别为凸起3121和凸起3122。上盖311的侧壁具有通孔,图17中示出有两个,分别为通孔3113和通孔3114。在对外壳31进行装配时,可以将底壳312和上盖311相互扣合,使凸起3121嵌入通孔3113内、使凸起3122嵌入通孔3114内,从而实现底壳312和上盖311之间的固定连接。
可以理解的是,在其他的实施方式中,上盖311和底壳312之间也可以采用螺纹连接或粘接等方式进行固定连接,本申请对底壳312和上盖311之间的连接方式不作限定。
另外,如图17所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,底壳312具有第一定位槽3123,光纤连接组件(图中未示出)可以设置在第一定位槽3123内,从而能够保证底壳312与光纤连 接组件之间的连接稳定性。在具体设置时,光纤连接组件与第一定位槽3123之间也可以通过涂覆胶水等介质来提升光纤连接组件与底壳312之间的连接稳定性。
另外,如图17所示,在本申请提供的一种示例中,底壳312内还设有第二定位槽,导电连接组件(图中未示出)可以设置在第二定位槽内,从而能够保证导电连接组件与底壳312之间的连接稳定性。
具体来说,请结合参阅图14和图17在本申请提供的示例中,第二定位槽设有两个,分别为第二定位槽3124a和第二定位槽3124b。其中,第二定位槽3124a用于容纳导电片311a,第二定位槽3124b用于容纳导电片311b。其中,第二定位槽3124a的侧壁31241a以及第二定位槽3124b的侧壁31241b并列设置,形成用于容纳光纤(图中未示出)的长槽,从而能够对光纤起到导向的作用。另外,通过侧壁31241a以及侧壁31241b还能够对复合线缆中的光纤和导线起到分束作用。
在具体设置时,导连接组件33与第二定位槽3124a和第二定位槽3124b之间也可以通过涂覆胶水等介质来提升导连接组件33与底壳312之间的连接稳定性。
另外,如图17所示,外壳31包括第一端口313和第二端口314。第一复合线缆(图中未示出)可以由第一端口313穿设在由上盖311和底壳312所围成的容纳腔内,第二复合线缆(图中未示出)可以由第二端口穿设在由上盖311和底壳312所围成的容纳腔内。
在具体设置时,连接器30还可以包括第一端帽组件34和第二端帽组件35,第一端帽组件34设置在第一端口313,并与第一复合线缆固定连接,从而可以提升第一复合线缆与外壳31之间的连接稳定性。第二端帽组件35设置在第二端口314,并与第二复合线缆固定连接,从而可以提升第二复合线缆与外壳31之间的连接稳定性。另外,通过第一端帽组件34和第二端帽组件35还能够有效提升外壳31的密闭性,能防止灰尘或水汽等杂质进入腔体内。
在具体设置时,第一端帽组件34可以包括第一帽体341和第一帽套342。第一帽体341与外壳31固定连接,且第一帽体341具有供第一复合线缆穿设的通道(图中未示出),通道的一端具有卡爪3411;第一帽套342套设在卡爪3411的外围,并抵推卡爪3411夹紧第一复合线缆。
另外,如图17所示,第一帽体341具有回形的定位槽3412,底壳312具有定位凸起3125。如图15所示,上盖311具有定位凸起3115。当底壳312和上盖311扣合后,定位凸起3125、定位凸起3115均嵌设在回形的定位槽3412内,从而实现第一帽体341与外壳31之间的固定连接。
当然,在另外的实施方式中,第一帽体341与外壳31之间也可以通过胶水进行粘接。或者,第一帽体341与外壳31之间也可以采用卡接或螺纹连接等方式实现固定连接,在此不作赘述。
另外,第二端帽组件35和第一端帽组件34的结构可以相同或近似相同。
在具体设置时,第二端帽组件35可以包括第二帽体351和第二帽套352。第二帽体351与外壳31固定连接,且第二帽体351具有供第一复合线缆穿设的通道(图中未示出),通道的一端具有卡爪3511;第二帽套352套设在卡爪3511的外围,并抵推卡爪3511夹紧第一复合线缆。
另外,如图17所示,第二帽体351具有回形的定位槽3512,底壳312具有定位凸起3125。如图15所示,上盖311具有定位凸起3116。当底壳312和上盖311扣合后,定位凸起3125、定位凸起3116均嵌设在回形的定位槽3512内,从而实现第二帽体351与外壳31之间的固定连接。
当然,在另外的实施方式中,第二帽体351与外壳31之间也可以通过胶水进行粘接。或者,第二帽体351与外壳31之间也可以采用卡接或螺纹连接等方式实现固定连接,在此不作赘述。
如图3和图6所示,在使用连接器30时,需要对第一光纤11的外皮111进行剥离,以裸露出所需长度的第一光纤芯112;需要对第二光纤21的外皮211进行剥离,以裸露出所需长度的第二光纤芯212。为了提升施工效率,本申请实施例还提供了一种工具条。
如图18和图19所示,工具条40可以包括板体41,板体41设有第一理线槽411和第二理线槽412,第一理线槽411用于穿设未经过剥皮处理的复合线缆(如第一复合线缆10),第二理线槽412用于穿设未经过剥皮处理的光纤(如第一光纤11);其中,第二理线槽412的长度S为设定长度,即所需裸露的光纤芯(如第一光纤芯112)的长度。
请结合参阅图9和图18。在具体设置时,第二理线槽412的长度S可以是套筒321的长度的一半,以使第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212的裸露部分均位于套筒321内,且第一光纤芯112和第二光纤芯212能够在套筒321的通道3210内的中心位置进行有效对接。
在对光纤(如第一光纤11)的外皮进行剥离时,可以借助常用的刀具等工具,在此不作赘述。
在具体设置时,第二理线槽412的形状可以为V形,从而能够对光纤进行有效的定位。
具体的,如图18所示,在本申请提供的示例中,板体41包括相背离设置的第一板面41a和第二板面41b;第二理线槽412包括相互连通的第一段412a和第二段412b,第一段412a位于第一板面41a,第二段412b位于第二板面41b,从而能够对光纤进行有效的定位,防止光纤出现翘曲等不良情况。在具体应用时,第一段412a的内切圆和第二段412b的内切圆的轴心重合,以保证光纤的直线度。
如图18所示,在具体设置时,第一理线槽411内具有夹臂413,夹臂413可以对位于第一理线槽411内的复合线缆进行夹持,以防止复合线缆从第一理线槽411内脱离。
另外,如图18所示,在本申请提供的示例中,还可以包括第三理线槽,第三理线槽用于穿设复合线缆中的导线。
具体的,在本申请提供的示例中,第三理线槽设有两个,分别为第三理线槽414a和第三理线槽414b。
请结合参阅图6和图18,第三理线槽414a可用于穿设第一导线12a,第三理线槽414b可用于穿设第一导线12b,以防止第一光纤11、第一导线12a和第一导线12b之间产生位置干涉。
可以理解的是,在其他的示例中,第三理线槽414a或第三理线槽414b也可以省略设置,在此不作赘述。
另外,在实际的施工过程中,也可以使用其他的工具对连接器30、第一复合线缆10和第二复合线缆20进行连接,在此不作赘述。
以上,仅为本申请的具体实施方式,但本申请的保护范围并不局限于此,任何熟悉本技术领域的技术人员在本申请揭露的技术范围内,可轻易想到变化或替换,都应涵盖在本申请的保护范围之内。因此,本申请的保护范围应以权利要求的保护范围为准。

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  1. 一种连接器(30),用于连接第一复合线缆(10)和第二复合线缆(20),所述第一复合线缆(10)包括第一光纤(11)和第一导线(12a,12b),所述第二复合线缆(20)包括第二光纤(21)和第二导线(22a,22b);
    其特征在于,所述连接器(30)包括:
    外壳(31),具有容纳腔(310);
    光纤连接组件(32),设置在所述容纳腔(310)内;
    所述光纤连接组件(32)包括套筒(321),所述套筒(321)内具有通道(3210),所述第一光纤(11)和所述第二光纤(21)在所述通道(3210)内对接;
    导电连接组件(33),设置在所述容纳腔(310)内,所述导电连接组件(33)的一端用于连接所述第一导线(12a,12b),另一端用于连接所述第二导线(22a,22b)。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述通道(3210)的截面形状为菱形,且所述通道(3210)的内切圆的半径大于所述第一光纤(11)或所述第二光纤(21)的半径。
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述通道(3210)的端部的截面面积大于所述通道(3210)的中部的截面面积。
  4. 根据权利要求1至3中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述套筒(321)内设有光纤匹配液。
  5. 根据权利要求1至4中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述光纤连接组件(32)还包括:
    基体(322),所述基体(322)具有安装孔(3221),所述安装孔(3221)具有第一连接口(3221a)和第二连接口(3221b),所述套筒(321)设置在所述安装孔(3221)内;
    第一卡接组件(323),用于固定连接所述第一光纤(11),所述第一卡接组件(323)与所述第一连接口(3221a)插接;
    第二卡接组件(324),用于固定连接所述第二光纤(21),所述第二卡接组件(324)与所述第二连接口(3221b)插接。
  6. 根据权利要求5所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述第一卡接组件(323)包括第一卡接件(3231)和第一支撑板(3232);
    所述第一卡接件(3231)具有第一弹臂(32311),所述第一支撑板(3232)具有第一V形槽(32321),所述第一V形槽(32321)的开口朝向所述第一弹臂(32311)设置。
  7. 根据权利要求6所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述第一卡接件(3231)具有第一凸出部(32312),所述第一凸出部(32312)插接在所述第一连接口(3221a)内;
    所述第一凸出部(32312)具有第一锥形槽(32313),所述第一锥形槽(32313)的轴心、所述第一V形槽(32321)的内切圆的轴心以及所述通道(3210)的轴心重合。
  8. 根据权利要求6或7所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述第一卡接组件(323)还包括第一压紧件(3233),所述第一压紧件(3233)与所述第一卡接件(3231)连接;
    其中,所述第一压紧件(3233)与所述第一弹臂(32311)弹性抵接,用于使所述第一弹臂(32311)压紧设置于第一V形槽内的所述第一光纤(11)。
  9. 根据权利要求1至8中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述导电连接组件(33)包括导电片(331a,331b),所述导电片(331a,331b)的第一端具有第一卡槽(3311a,3311b),所述导电片(331a,331b)的第二端具有第二卡槽(3312a,3312b);
    所述第一卡槽(3311a,3311b)用于固定连接所述第一导线(12a,12b),所述第二卡槽(3312a,3312b)用于固定连接所述第二导线(22a,22b)。
  10. 根据权利要求9所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述外壳(31)内设有第一夹臂(3111a,3111b)和第二夹臂(3112a,3112b),所述第一夹臂(3111a,3111b)位于所述第一卡槽(3311a,3311b)的两端,用于与所述第一导线(12a,12b)相抵;
    所述第二夹臂(3112a,3112b)位于所述第二卡槽(3312a,3312b)的两端,用于与所述第二导线(22a,22b)相抵。
  11. 根据权利要求1至8中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述导电连接组件(33)包括导电片(331a)、第一螺钉(332a)和第二螺钉(333a);
    所述导电片(331a)具有第一螺纹孔和第二螺纹孔;
    所述第一螺钉(332a)与所述第一螺纹孔螺接,用于将所述第一导线(12a)夹设在所述导电片(331a)与所述第一螺钉(332a)之间;
    所述第二螺钉(333a)与所述第二螺纹孔螺接,用于将所述第二导线(22a)夹设在所述导电片(331a)与所述第二螺钉(333a)之间。
  12. 根据权利要求1至11中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述外壳(31)内设有第一定位槽(3123),所述光纤连接组件(32)位于所述第一定位槽(3123)内。
  13. 根据权利要求1至12中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述外壳(31)内设有第二定位槽(3124a,3124b),所述导电连接组件(33)位于所述第二定位槽(3124a,3124b)内。
  14. 根据权利要求1至13中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述外壳(31)包括第一端口(313)和第二端口(314);
    所述容纳腔(310)与所述第一端口(313)和所述第二端口(314)连通;
    所述第一复合线缆(10)由所述第一端口(313)穿设在所述容纳腔(310)内,所述第二复合线缆(20)由所述第二端口(314)穿设在所述容纳腔(310)内。
  15. 根据权利要求14所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述连接器(30)还包括第一端帽组件(34)和第二端帽组件(35),所述第一端帽组件(34)设置在所述第一端口(313),用于与所述第一复合线缆(10)固定连接;
    所述第二端帽组件(35)设置在所述第二端口(314),用于与所述第二复合线缆(20)固定连接。
  16. 根据权利要求15所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述第一端帽组件(34)包括第一帽体(341)和第一帽套(342);
    所述第一帽体(341)与所述外壳(31)固定连接,且所述第一帽体(341)具有供所述第一复合线缆(10)穿设的通道,所述通道的一端具有卡爪(3411);
    所述第一帽套(342)套设在所述卡爪(3411)的外围,并抵推所述卡爪(3411),用于使所述卡爪(3411)夹紧所述第一复合线缆(10)。
  17. 根据权利要求1至16中任一项所述的连接器(30),其特征在于,所述外壳(31)包括底壳(312)和上盖(311),所述底壳(312)和所述上盖(311)相互扣合固定;
    其中,所述底壳(312)和所述上盖(311)围成所述容纳腔(310)。
  18. 一种应用于权利要求1至17中的连接器的工具条(40),其特征在于,包括板体(41),所述板体(41)设有第一理线槽(411)和第二理线槽(412),所述第一理线槽(411)用于穿设复合线缆,所述第二理线槽(412)用于穿设所述复合线缆中的光纤芯。
  19. 根据权利要求18所述的工具条(40),其特征在于,所述板体(41)包括相背离设置的第一板面(41a)和第二板面(41b);
    所述第二理线槽(412)包括相互连通的第一段(412a)和第二段(412b),所述第一段(412a)位于所述第一板面(41a),所述第二段(412b)位于所述第二板面(41b)。
  20. 根据权利要求18至19中任一项所述的工具条(40),其特征在于,所述第一理线槽(411)内具有夹臂(413),所述夹臂(413)用于夹设所述复合线缆。
  21. 根据权利要求18至20中任一项所述的工具条(40),其特征在于,还包括第三理线槽(414a,414b),所述第三理线槽(414a,414b)用于穿设所述复合线缆中的导线。
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