AU2018101542A4

AU2018101542A4 - Hybrid connector

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Publication number: AU2018101542A4
Application number: AU2018101542A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Min Hee Lee; Jong Ho Park
Original assignee: Telcon Rf Pharmaceutical Inc
Current assignee: Telcon Rf Pharmaceutical Inc
Priority date: 2018-10-16
Filing date: 2018-10-16
Publication date: 2018-11-29
Anticipated expiration: 2026-10-16
Also published as: AU2018101542A6

Abstract

Provided is a hybrid connector, which is comprising a first connector portion (100) and a second connector portion (200), wherein the first connector portion comprises a plurality of socket plugs (110) fixed to the first insulation portion (130) and a first multichannel optical module (120) exposed at the centre of the first insulation portion, the second connector portion comprises of a plurality of plugs (210) fixed to the second insulating portion (230) and inserted into the socket plug in the coupled state and a second multichannel optical module (220) exposed at the centre of the second insulation portion and transmitting an optical signal. Figure 1 [FIG. 1]

Description

HYBRID CONNECTOR

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a hybrid connector, and more particularly, to a hybrid connector capable of simultaneously providing light and a power source or an RF signal and a power source.

BACKGROUND ART [0002] In general, an optical connector or a radio frequency (RF) connector is used for connecting an optical signal or a high-frequency signal. In recent years, a photoelectric composite cable has been proposed in which an optical cable and a power cable are integrated to improve the convenience of the base station and simplify the structure.

[0003] In addition, development of a connector capable of interconnecting photoelectric composite cables is underway.

[0004] For example, Korean patent number KR10-0966109B1 uses a plurality of plugs, half of which is a ferrule for optical communication and half of which is a copper wire for power supply.

[0005] However, in the conventional photoelectric composite connector structure, when the number of ferrules increases to perform multi-channel communication, the diameter of the cable increases.

[0006] The increase of the cable diameter increases the diameter of the connector, and the connection workability of the cable is deteriorated.

DISCLOSURE

Technical Problem [0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a hybrid connector capable of multichannel optical communication without increasing the diameter.

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-2[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a hybrid connector capable of enhancing the stability of optical communication.

Technical Solution [0009] The hybrid connector of the present invention includes a plurality of socket plugs fixed to a first insulation portion, a first connector portion including a first multichannel optical module exposed at the center of the first insulation portion, a second connector portion fixed to the second insulation portion, A plurality of plugs inserted into the socket plug in a coupled state and a second multichannel optical module exposed at the center of the second insulating portion and capable of transmitting an optical signal in contact with the first multichannel optical module in a coupled state, And a connector portion.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the first insulating portion and the second insulating portion is divided into a front block and a rear block, and the rear block has a structure in which the first multi-channel optical module and the second multi- The first divided block and the second divided block may be divided into a first divided block and a second divided block.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first divided block and the second divided block may be coupled by convex or concave engaging portions which are opposite to each other.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first multi-channel optical module and the second multi-channel optical module include a ferrule module including a plurality of ferrules, a connection portion connecting the optical fiber bundle to the ferrule module, And a shrink tube for fixing the tube.

Advantageous Effects [0013] The hybrid connector according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention has the effect of enabling optical communication and power supply of a plurality of channels without increasing the diameter.

[0014] In addition, the present invention has an effect of enhancing physical reliability for optical communication.

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-3DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0015] FIG. 1 is a view of configuration of the present invention [0016] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the first connector unit [0017] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the second connector unit [0018] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling state of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an engaging state of another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanations of reference numerals [0020] 100: first connector part 110: socket plug [0021] 120: first multi-channel optical module 121: ferrule module [0022] 122: connection part 123: shrink tube [0023] 124: optical fiber bundle 130: first insulating portion [0024] 140: housing 200: second connector part [0025] 210: plug 220: second multichannel optical module [0026] 230: second insulation part 240: housing

MODES OF THE INVENTION [0027] Hereinafter, a hybrid connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely describe the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the embodiments herein can be implemented in various forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to

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-4the following embodiments. Rather, these embodiments make the present invention more faithful and complete and are provided to completely deliver the spirit of the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers, and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms do not mean particular orders, top and bottom, or superiority and inferiority and are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another element, component, region, layer, or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of exemplary embodiments.

[0031] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to accompanying drawings schematically illustrating the embodiments. In the drawings, for example, illustrated shapes may be deformed according to fabrication technology and/or tolerances. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited to certain shapes illustrated in the present specification, and may include modifications of shapes caused in fabrication processes.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a separate state interface of the hybrid connector of the present invention.

[0033] The present invention includes a first connector unit 100 and a second connector unit 200 which are coupled to each other to perform power supply and optical communication.

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- 5[0034] The first connector portion 100 has a socket structure and the second connector portion 200 has a plug structure.

[0035] The first connector portion 100 may be located outside the base station, the second connector portion 200 may be located at the base station side, and the opposite mounting direction is also possible.

[0036] The first connector portion 100 includes a plurality of socket plugs 110 for supplying power for power supply and a first multichannel optical module 120 disposed between the plurality of socket plugs 110. The socket plug 110 and the first multi- The optical module 120 is fixed to the columnar first insulation part 130.

[0037] The plurality of socket plugs 110 are at least two, and may be extended to three or more as necessary.

[0038] The first insulation part 130 may have a structure in which the first multi-channel optical module 120 is easily separated.

[0039] The second connector unit 200 includes a plug 210, a second multichannel optical module 220 located between the plug 210, and a second optical connector 220 fixed to the plug 210 and the multichannel optical module 220, And an insulating portion 230.

[0040] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are exploded views of the first connector portion 100 and the second connector portion 200, respectively.

[0041] FIG. 2, the first insulation part 130 of the first connector part 100 is divided into a plurality of blocks for easy coupling of the first multi-channel optical module 120. [ [0042] The front block 131 provides a surface that contacts the insulation portion 230 of the second connector portion 200. The front block 131 is formed with an engagement hole 134 through which the end portion of the socket plug 110 is inserted and an exposure hole 135 through which the first multi-.

[0043] The first multichannel optical module 120 includes a ferrule module 121 in which ferrules as passive elements are integrated, a connection part 122 for connecting the optical

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-6fiber bundle 124 to the ferrule module 121, and an optical fiber bundle 124 connected to the connection part 122 stably And a shrink tube 123 for fixing.

[0044] In order to improve the assemblability of the first multi-channel optical module 120, the rear block is divided into a first sub-block 132 and a second sub-block 133.

[0045] The first split block 132 and the second split block 133 include engagement holes

136 into which the rear ends of at least one socket plug 110 are coupled.

[0046] The first divided block 132 and the second divided block 133 are divided so as to face the inserting portion 137 into which the first multi-channel optical module 120 is inserted.

[0047] In a state where the first multi-channel optical module 120 is inserted into the insertion portion 137, the first multi-channel optical module 120 is fixed by combining the first sub-block 132 and the second sub-block 133.

[0048] The coupling surface of the first sub-block 132 and the second sub-block 133 facing each other is provided with a coupling portion 138 composed of a protruding portion and a recessed portion.

[0049] FIG. 3, the second connector unit 200 has a configuration similar to that of the first connector unit 100. [ [0050] But includes a plug 210 coupled to the socket plug 110.

[0051] The insulation 230 of the second connector 200 is divided into a front block 231 and a rear block 232, 233.

[0052] The front block 231 provides a surface contacting the front block 131 of the first connector unit 100. The front block 231 exposes the coupling hole 234 and the second multichannel optical module 220 that expose the end of the plug 210 to be inserted into the socket plug 110 An exposure hole 235 is formed.

[0053] The second multichannel optical module 220 includes a ferrule module 221 in which ferrules as passive elements are integrated, a connection part 222 for connecting the optical

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-7fiber bundle 224 to the ferrule module 221, and an optical fiber bundle 224 connected to the connection part 222 stably And a shrink tube 223 for fixation.

[0054] In order to improve the assemblability of the second multi-channel optical module 220, the rear block is divided into a first sub-block 232 and a second sub-block 233.

[0055] The first split block 232 and the second split block 233 include engagement holes 236 through which the rear ends of at least one plug 210 are coupled to each other.

[0056] In addition, the first divided block 232 and the second divided block 233 are divided so as to face the insertion portion 237 into which the second multi-channel optical module 220 is inserted.

[0057] The second multi-channel optical module 220 is fixed by inserting the first sub-block 232 and the second sub-block 233 in a state where the second multi-channel optical module 220 is inserted into the inserting portion 237.

[0058] The coupling surface of the first split block 232 and the second split block 233 has a coupling portion 238 formed of a protruding portion and a recessed portion.

[0059] The shrinkable tubes 123 and 223 of the first multichannel optical module 120 and the second multichannel optical module 220 respectively have a cylindrical shape with a reduced diameter when heat is applied thereto. When the optical fiber bundles 124 and 224 are connected to the connection parts 122 and 222, The bundles 124 and 224 are fixed to prevent the distortion of the optical signal.

[0060] The ferrule modules 121 and 221 can use various structures such as 12 channels and 24 channels. In the optical fiber bundles 124 and 224, the number of optical fibers is determined according to the number of channels of the ferrule modules 121 and 221.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling state of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 4, in the first connector portion 100 and the second connector portion 200, the plug 210 is inserted into the socket plug 110 in a state where the first insulating portion 130 and the second insulating portion 230 are in contact with each other.

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-8[0063] In addition, the first multi-channel optical module 120 and the second multi-channel optical module 220 are mutually tangent so that multi-channel transmission of optical signals is possible.

[0064] In particular, the first multi-channel optical module 120 and the second multi-channel optical module 220 provided in the first connector portion 100 and the second connector portion 200 are positioned at the center of the first insulation portion 130 and the second insulation portion 230, Regardless of the degree of rotation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200.

[0065] Other mechanical configurations are further required to actually couple the first connector portion 100 and the second connector portion 200.

[0066] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the first connector portion 100 and the second connector portion 200 in an actual engaged state.

[0067] 5, the first connector unit 100 may further include a housing 140 having the socket plug 110, the first multi-channel optical module 120, the first insulation unit 130, and a fastening screw 141 formed on an outer surface thereof.

[0068] The second connector portion 200 may further include a housing 240 receiving the plug 210, the second multi-channel optical module 220, and the second insulation portion 230.

[0069] A coupling nut 250 is rotatably fixed to the housing 240 for coupling the housings 140 and 240.

[0070] A C-ring 270 is coupled between the coupling nut 150 and the housing 240 so that the coupling nut 250 is rotatably secured to the outer surface of the housing 240.

[0071] O-ring 260 may be used to prevent foreign objects from entering the bonded state.

[0072] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hybrid connector comprising a first connector portion and a second connector portion, wherein the first connector portion comprises a plurality of socket plugs fixed to the first insulation portion and a first multichannel optical module exposed at the center of the first insulation portion, the second connector portion comprises of a plurality of plugs fixed to the second insulating portion and inserted into the socket plug in the coupled state and a second multichannel optical module exposed at the center of the second insulation portion and transmitting an optical signal.

2. The hybrid connector of claim 1, wherein the first insulation portion and the second insulation portion comprises;

divided into a front block and a rear block, wherein the rear block is divided into a first sub-block and a second sub-block so that the first multi-channel optical module and the second multi-channel optical module can be easily coupled to each other.

3. The hybrid connector of claim 2, the first sub-block and the second sub-block are joined by protruding or concave engaging portions in mutually opposite directions.

4. The hybrid connector of claim 1, wherein the first multi-channel optical module and the second multi-channel optical module comprises;

a ferrule module including a plurality offerrules, a connecting portion connecting the optical fiber bundle to the ferrule module, and a shrinking tube fixing the bundle of optical fibers at a rear end of the connecting portion.