CN101738691A - Optical cable connecting box and use method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an optical cable splicing box, comprising: a splicing tray; a box body, the box body is used to accommodate the splicing tray; and an upper cover, the upper cover is used to open and close the box body, wherein: the One side of the upper cover is rotatably connected with one side of the box body; one side of the connecting tray is rotatably connected with the other side of the box body; when the upper cover is opened, the connecting tray It can be rotated from a storage position to an open position. When the splicing tray is in the storage position, the front side of the splicing tray is exposed outward, and when the splicing tray is in the open position, the back side of the splicing tray is exposed outward. Compared with the prior art, since the upper cover and the splicing tray of the optical cable splicing box of the present invention can be rotated and opened relative to the box body, various operations can be conveniently performed on the front and back of the splicing tray.

Description

Optical cable splice box and method of use thereof

technical field

The invention relates to an optical cable splicing box and a using method thereof.

Background technique

The upper cover and the box body of the existing optical cable splicing box are separated, and must be separated during operation, which is inconvenient to operate. Moreover, the adapter and the splice tray are located in two cavities, and the two cavities need to be opened when managing spliced fibers and splicing, which is inconvenient to operate. In addition, due to the installation structure of the adapter, the overall size of the optical cable junction box is relatively large, which is not compact and flexible enough.

Contents of the invention

Therefore, at least one aspect of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use optical cable splice box, comprising: including: a splice tray; a box body, the box body is used to accommodate the splice tray; and an upper cover, the upper cover is used For opening and closing the box body, wherein: one side of the upper cover is rotatably connected to one side of the box body; one side of the connecting tray is rotatably connected to the other side of the box body; When the upper cover is opened, the splicing tray can be rotated from the storage position to the open position, when the splicing tray is in the storage position, the front side of the splicing tray is exposed outward, when the splicing tray is in the open position , the back of the splice tray facing up.

In addition, the present invention also provides a method for using the aforementioned optical cable splicing box, including the following steps:

S1: open the upper cover;

S2: Rotate the splicing tray to an open position, so that the back of the splicing tray is placed on, and then perform fiber coiling and fiber splicing operations on the back of the splicing tray;

S3: Rotate the splicing tray to a storage position so that the front of the splicing tray is exposed outward, and then perform fiber jumping operation on the front of the splicing tray; and

S4: closing the upper cover.

Since the upper cover and the splicing tray of the optical cable splicing box of the present invention can be rotated and opened relative to the box body, various operations can be conveniently performed on the front and back of the splicing tray.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the optical cable splice box of the present invention, showing that both the upper cover and the splice tray are in an open position;

Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the optical cable splice box of the present invention, showing that the upper cover is in the open position, and the splice tray is in the storage position;

Figure 3 shows a front view of the splicing tray of the present invention;

Figure 4 shows a rear view of the splice tray of the present invention; and

Fig. 5 shows the fiber jumper circuit diagram of the optical cable splicing box of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described below with reference to the figures are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the optical cable splice box of the present invention, showing that both the upper cover and the splice tray are in an open position. FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the optical cable splice box of the present invention, showing that the upper cover is in an open position, and the splice tray is in a storage position. Figure 3 shows a front view of the splice tray of the present invention. Figure 4 shows a rear view of the splice tray of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the optical cable splicing box of the present invention mainly includes: a splicing tray 1 , a box body 2 and an upper cover 3 . The upper cover 3 is used to open and close the box body 2 . The box body 2 is used to accommodate the splicing tray 1 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the lower side of the upper cover 3 is rotatably connected with the upper side of the box body 2 . The upper side of the splicing tray 1 is rotatably connected with the lower side of the box body 2 .

Preferably, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the upper cover 3 and the box body 2 are connected to each other through a hinge 9 . However, it should be noted that the upper cover 3 and the box body 2 can also be connected to each other through a pivot, or connected through any rotation connection method in the prior art.

Preferably, the splicing tray 1 and the box body 2 are connected to each other through a pivot 10 (see FIGS. 3-5 ). However, it should be noted that the splicing tray 1 and the box body 2 can also be connected to each other through a hinge, or connected through any rotation connection method in the prior art.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, when the upper cover 3 is opened, the splicing tray 1 can be rotated from the storage position (that is, the position shown in Figure 2, at this time, the splicing tray 1 is accommodated in the box body 2) to the open position (That is, in the position shown in FIG. 1, the splicing tray 1 is rotated out from the box body 2). As shown in FIG. 2 , when the splicing tray 1 is in the storage position, the front side of the splicing tray 1 (ie, the side on which the adapter 4 is installed) is exposed outward. As shown in FIG. 1 , when the splice tray 1 is in the open position, the back side of the splice tray 1 (ie, the side on which the optical fiber splice 5 is installed) is exposed outward.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1 , when the splicing tray 1 is in the open position, the splicing tray 1 is perpendicular to the bottom plate 202 of the box body 2 . Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , when the splicing tray 1 is in the open position, the splicing tray 1 is in the illustrated YOZ plane, and the chassis 202 of the box body 2 is in the illustrated XOY plane. It should be noted that the angle between the splicing tray 1 and the chassis 202 of the box body 2 may also be greater than 90°, as long as the back of the splicing tray 1 can be fully exposed outward.

Preferably, the optical cable splice box further includes a splice tray limiting device for keeping the splice tray 1 in an open position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the splicing tray limiting device includes: a first limiting surface 101 formed on the splicing tray 1 and a second limiting surface 101 formed on the box body 2 Surface 201. Wherein, when the splicing tray 1 is in the storage position shown in FIG. 5 , the first stop surface 101 and the second stop surface 201 are separated from each other and are perpendicular to each other. In the storage state shown in FIG. 5 , the first stop surface The positioning surface 101 is located in the illustrated YOZ plane, and the second limiting surface 201 is located in the illustrated XOY plane. When the splicing tray 1 is in the open position shown in FIG. 1 , the first limiting surface 101 abuts against the second limiting surface 201 , thereby keeping the splicing tray 1 at the 90-degree open position. Please note that it should be noted that the limiting device for the connecting tray is not limited thereto, and any limiting device applicable to the present invention, such as a limiting pin and a limiting block, may also be used.

Fig. 5 shows the fiber jumper circuit diagram of the optical cable splicing box of the present invention.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5 , a plurality of first fiber jumper outlets 203 are provided on the end wall at one end of the box body 2 . When the splicing tray 1 is in the storage position shown in Figure 5, the multiple interfaces 401 of the adapter 4 are in the same plane as the multiple first fiber jumper outlets 203, and the fiber jumper 6 can be routed from one interface 401 of the adapter 4 along a straight line. Pass through a first fiber jumper outlet 203.

Preferably, a plurality of second fiber jumper outlets 204 are provided on the lower side of the box body 2 . When the splicing tray 1 is in the storage position shown in FIG. 5 , the multiple interfaces 401 of the adapter 4 are in the same plane as the multiple second fiber jumper outlets 204, and the fiber jumper 6 can be bent from one interface 401 of the adapter 4 The 90 degree route passes through a second jumper outlet 204 .

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1 , the optical cable splice box further includes an upper cover limiting device for limiting the upper cover 3 to an open position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 , the upper cover stopper includes: a first protrusion 3 a formed on the upper cover 3 , a second protrusion 2 a corresponding to the first protrusion 3 a formed on the box body 2 , and limit pin 7. A first through hole 3a1 is formed on the first protrusion 3a, and a second through hole 2a1 corresponding to the first through hole 3a1 is formed on the second protrusion 2a. As shown in FIG. 1 , when the upper cover 3 is in the open position, the limit pin 7 is inserted into the first through hole 3a1 and the second through hole 2a1 to keep the upper cover 3 in the open position. Please note that it should be noted that the limit device for the upper cover is not limited thereto, and any limit device suitable for the present invention, such as a limit surface and a limit stop, may also be used.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1 , an elastic lock 8 is provided on the upper cover 3 and the box body 2 for locking the upper cover 3 and the box body 2 together when the upper cover 3 is in the closed position.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by The appended claims and their equivalents are defined.

Claims (13)

1. An optical cable splice box, comprising: connecting tray (1); a box body (2), the box body (2) is used to accommodate the splicing tray (1); and an upper cover (3), the upper cover (3) is used to open and close the box body (2), It is characterized by: One side of the upper cover (3) is rotationally connected with one side of the box body (2); One side of the connecting tray (1) is rotationally connected with the other side of the box body (2); When the upper cover (3) is opened, the splicing tray (1) can rotate from the storage position to the open position, and when the splicing tray (1) is in the storage position, the front side of the splicing tray (1) faces The outside is exposed, and when the splicing tray (1) is in the open position, the back of the splicing tray (1) faces upward. 2. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adapter (4) for fiber jumping is provided on the front of the splicing tray (1); and An optical fiber splice (5) is arranged on the back of the splice tray (1). 3. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the splicing tray (1) is in the open position, the splicing tray (1) is substantially perpendicular to the chassis (202) of the box body (2). 4. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The optical cable splice box also includes a splice tray limiting device for keeping the splice tray (1) at a position substantially perpendicular to the chassis (202) of the box body (2). 5. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting tray limiting device includes: a first limiting surface (101) formed on the splicing tray (1); and the second limiting surface (201) formed on the box body (2), Wherein, when the connecting tray (1) is in the storage position, the first limiting surface (101) and the second limiting surface (201) are separated from each other and perpendicular to each other; when the connecting tray (1) When in the open position, the first limiting surface (101) abuts against the second limiting surface (201), thereby keeping the splicing tray (1) in the open position. 6. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first fiber jumper outlet (203) is provided on the end wall at one end of the box body (2), When the connecting tray (1) is in the storage position, the interface (401) of the adapter (4) and the first fiber jumper (203) are basically in the same plane, and the fiber jumper (6) can be connected from the A connection (401) of the adapter (4) passes through a first fiber jumper outlet (203) along a straight line. 7. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second fiber jumper outlet (204) is provided on the lower side of the box body (2), When the splicing tray (1) is in the storage position, the interface (401) of the adapter (4) and the second fiber jumper outlet (204) are basically in the same plane, and the fiber jumper (6) can be connected from the An interface (401) of the adapter (4) passes through a second jumper fiber output (204) along a bent route. 8. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical cable splicing box also includes an upper cover limiting device, and the upper cover limiting device is used to limit the upper cover (3) at an open position. 9. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper cover limiting device includes: a first protrusion (3a) formed on the upper cover (3), and a first through hole (3a1) is formed on the first protrusion (3a); A second protrusion (2a) corresponding to the first protrusion (3a) formed on the box body (2) is formed on the second protrusion (2a) a second through hole (2a1) corresponding to the through hole (3a1); and A limit pin (7), when the upper cover (3) is in the open position, the limit pin (7) is inserted into the first through hole (3a1) and the second through hole (2a1), so that the The upper cover (3) remains in the open position. 10. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the upper cover (3) is in the closed position, the upper cover (3) is locked with the box body (2) through the elastic lock (8). 11. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (3) and the box body (2) are connected to each other through a hinge (9). 12. The optical cable splice closure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting tray (1) and the box body (2) are connected to each other through a pivot (10). 13. The method for using the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, comprising the steps of: S1: open the upper cover (3); S2: Rotate the splicing tray (1) to an open position, make the back of the splicing tray (1) face up, and then perform fiber coiling and fiber splicing operations on the back of the splicing tray (1); S3: Rotate the splicing tray (1) to a storage position, exposing the front of the splicing tray (1) outward, and then perform fiber jumping operation on the front of the splicing tray (1); and S4: closing the upper cover (3).

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