JP4576209B2 - SC adapter holder and SC adapter holder fixing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an SC adapter holder for holding an SC adapter used when connecting SC connectors, and a fixing method thereof.

  For example, when connecting SC connectors in an optical junction box, an SC adapter having a structure in which the SC connectors are connected so as to face each other is used. Since the optical connection box has a plurality of connection points, a plurality of SC adapters are provided according to the number of connection points. The plurality of SC adapters are held by a dedicated SC adapter holder (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The SC adapter holder is formed with a plurality of holding portions for inserting and holding the SC adapters individually, that is, through holes or slits. The SC adapter holder is a mount type that is integrated on the tray of the optical connection box with a specified number of holding parts formed, or a plate that can be attached to and detached from the tray with a specified number of holding parts formed There are types.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-243949 (Page 2, FIG. 1)

  By the way, the conventional SC adapter holder has the following problems. That is, in the case of the mount type, since the number of connection points is defined by the number of holding units, there is a problem that the remaining when the number of mounting is small becomes an empty space. Moreover, in the case of a mount type, since a holder cannot be removed, there is a problem that it cannot be added. On the other hand, in the case of plate type, the holder fixing position can be changed, and it can be expanded by replacing it with one that has more holding parts than the specified number. Although it is not possible, there is a problem that when the number of mounted devices is less than the specified number, useless space is generated.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the situation mentioned above, and makes it a subject to provide the SC adapter holder which enables adjustment of a connection point number. It is another object of the present invention to provide a better fixing method for the SC adapter holder that solves such problems.

The SC adapter holder of the present invention according to claim 1 made to solve the above problems is an SC adapter holder for holding an SC adapter used when connecting SC connectors to each other, and supports the SC adapter. A holder block having an adapter supporting convex portion and a substrate continuous to the adapter supporting convex portion, wherein the adapter supporting convex portion and the substrate are formed in a substantially L shape. with intervening grooves for division between blocks to form a holder original member chosen plurality in a horizontal row, the separated part of the groove of the holder block of three or more arbitrary number from the holder based member as a unit The SC adapter is fixed to the fixed portion by leaving both ends of the separated holder block and fitting SC adapters corresponding to each holder block. It is characterized by comprising fixed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the SC adapter holder according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the adapter-supporting convex portion is inserted between the flange of the SC adapter and a leaf spring so as to be sandwiched. It is characterized by doing.

  The SC adapter holder of the present invention according to claim 3 is the SC adapter holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a protrusion for inserting into a hole existing in the flange of the SC adapter is provided as the protrusion for supporting the adapter. It is characterized by being formed in the part.

The SC adapter holder fixing method of the present invention according to claim 4 made to solve the above-mentioned problem is an SC adapter holder fixing method for holding an SC adapter used when connecting SC connectors. And an adapter supporting convex part for supporting the SC adapter and a substrate continuous with the adapter supporting convex part, and the adapter supporting convex part and the substrate are formed in a substantially L shape. the holder block is interposed grooves for division between the holder blocks forms a holder original member chosen plurality in a horizontal row, as with many the holder blocks than the number of the SC adapter from the holder based on member separated to form the SC adapter holder, it is characterized in that so as to fixed in the fixed portion by the holder block to be more minute.

  According to the present invention having such a feature, the SC adapter holder is formed from a holder base member formed by connecting a plurality of holder blocks in a horizontal row. Specifically, the SC adapter holder is formed by separating at the required number of holder blocks. The SC adapter holder uses the adapter support convex portion to complete the support and holding of the SC adapter. As a more specific example, when the adapter support convex portion is inserted between the SC adapter flange and the leaf spring, and the adapter support convex portion is sandwiched between the flange and the leaf spring, the holding of the SC adapter is completed. To be. Regarding the holding of the SC adapter, it is possible to enhance the stability by inserting the protrusion formed on the adapter supporting convex portion into the hole existing in the flange of the SC adapter.

  The SC adapter holder preferably includes two SC adapter holders on the fixed side and SC adapter holders on the opposite side. The SC adapter holder on the fixed side may be configured to include at least as many holder blocks as the number of connection points, or to include, for example, two additional holder blocks with respect to the number of connection points. When the holder block is provided for the number of the connection points, for example, an adhesive is provided on the substrate of the holder block so that the holder block can be fixed. In addition, when an extra holder block is provided, the extra holder block can be fixed to a fixed part by using it as a dedicated fixing part. In addition, if a through hole is formed in the substrate of the holder block, fixing with screws or the like becomes possible and versatility increases.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to provide an SC adapter holder that can adjust the number of connection points. Further, according to the present invention described in claim 2, there is an effect that the SC adapter can be supported by inserting the adapter supporting convex portion between the flange and the leaf spring of the SC adapter. Moreover, according to the third aspect of the present invention, there is an effect that the holding state of the SC adapter can be stabilized. Further, according to the present invention described in claim 4, there is an effect that a better fixing method of the SC adapter holder can be provided.

Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to the drawings.
1A and 1B are views showing an embodiment of an SC adapter holder according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a plan view, FIG. 1B is a front view, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the SC adapter, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the SC adapter holder with the SC adapter attached, FIG. 4 is a front view of the SC adapter holder with the SC adapter attached, and FIG. 5 is an SC with the SC adapter attached. It is a side view of an adapter holder.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates the SC adapter holder of the present invention. The SC adapter holder 1 of the present invention is formed by separating the holder base member 2 at the position of the arrow B, for example. The holder base member 2 is a member that is the base of the SC adapter holder 1 and is formed by connecting a plurality of holder blocks 3 that can be separated at arbitrary positions in a horizontal row. The SC adapter holder 1 of this embodiment formed separately at the position of the arrow B is configured to include six holder blocks 3 (the number of consecutive holder blocks 3 is arbitrary. In some cases). The SC adapter holder 1 is provided to hold an SC adapter 4 (see FIG. 2) used when connecting the SC connectors.

  The holder block 3 includes a substrate 5 and adapter-supporting convex portions 6 that are continuous with the substrate 5. Moreover, the holder block 3 is made of polypropylene or ABS resin (assumed to be an example), and is formed in a substantially L-shaped shape as illustrated. Furthermore, the holder block 3 is formed in accordance with the shape of an SC adapter 4 (see FIG. 2) described later.

  The substrate 5 is formed in a rectangular plate shape with flat front and back. A circular through hole 7 is formed in the substrate 5. The through hole 7 is formed in a direction orthogonal to the front surface 8 and the back surface 9 of the substrate 5. The through hole 7 is formed on the central axis of the holder block 3. The adapter supporting convex portion 6 is a portion for supporting the SC adapter, and is formed so as to protrude from one end of the substrate 5. Specifically, the protrusion 5 is formed so as to be orthogonal to the surface 8 of the substrate 5. The adapter supporting convex portion 6 is thinner than the substrate 5, and the protruding height is relatively low as shown in the figure. A protrusion 10 is formed on the adapter supporting convex portion 6 (at the one end of the substrate 5 in another way). The protrusion 10 has a round pin shape and is formed on the central axis.

  The holder blocks 3 are connected to each other with, for example, a dividing groove 11 interposed therebetween. The groove 11 is formed across the side portion of the substrate 5 and the side portion of the adapter supporting convex portion 6. The division through the groove 11 is performed by a blade or a hand. The ease of division is adjusted by the depth of the groove 11.

  In FIG. 2, the SC adapter 4 is configured to include a pair of connection portions 12 and 13, a pair of flanges 14, and a pair of leaf springs 15 (configuration and shape are examples). The connection parts 12 and 13 are parts for connecting known SC connectors to each other, and both have a rectangular cylindrical housing 16. A slit 17 is formed on one side of each housing 16. A recess 18 is formed on the side surface of the housing 16 on the flange 14 side. A leaf spring 15 is attached to the recess 18 on the connection part 12 side.

  The leaf spring 15 has a cantilever-shaped elastic piece 19, which is arranged between the tip of the elastic piece 19 and the flange 14 so as to open a predetermined interval. The flange 14 is formed as a plate-like portion having a predetermined thickness. Further, a hole 20 is formed through the flange 14 so that the front and back surfaces thereof are orthogonal to each other.

  The formation of the SC adapter holder 1 and the like, the assembly of the SC adapter 4 and the like will be described in order with reference to FIGS. Although not particularly limited, the description will be made assuming that the number of SC adapters 4 is four.

  First, the holder base member 2 is prepared. Next, the SC adapter holder 1 having six holder blocks 3 is formed by separation at the position of the arrow B. Subsequently, an SC adapter holder 1 ′ having four holder blocks 3 is formed from the remaining holder base member 2. The SC adapter holder 1 is a holder that is fixed to the fixed portion 21, and the SC adapter holder 1 'is a holder that is located on the opposite side of the SC adapter 4 (the configuration of the two holders is an example). Of course, only the fixed-side SC adapter holder 1 is acceptable. The number of the holder blocks 3 in the SC adapter holder 1 is [number of connection points + 2] because the holder blocks 3 for fixing are provided at both ends. The number of holder blocks 3 to be fixed is not limited to the above two, but may be one or more.

  Subsequently, the SC adapter holders 1 and 1 'and the four SC adapters 4 are assembled as shown in FIGS. At this time, the SC adapter holders 1 and 1 ′ insert the adapter supporting projection 6 between the flange 14 and the leaf spring 15 (elastic piece 19) of the SC adapter 4, and support the adapter by the flange 14 and the leaf spring 15. Assemble so that the convex part 6 for use is inserted | pinched. At the same time, the protrusion 10 of the adapter supporting convex portion 6 is assembled so as to be inserted into the hole 20 of the flange 14 in the SC adapter 4 for positioning.

  Finally, when screws (not shown) are inserted into the through holes 7 of the holder block 3 for fixing in the SC adapter holder 1 and fixed to the fixed portion 21 with screws (not limited to screws), an adhesive is used. A series of operations are completed.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, according to the present invention, any number of SC adapters 4 can be fixed at any location by adjusting the number of holder blocks 3. .

  In the future, optical communication terminals, such as electronic circuit boards and FTTH optical connection boxes, will require SC adapter holders that are inexpensive, easy to adjust in quantity, choose no mounting position, and do not take up space. Conceivable. It can be said that the present invention is useful in such a situation.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that the structure is simple and it can be manufactured at a lower cost by mass production. Further, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the SC adapter 4 can be easily bound and fixed on the optical junction box or the electronic circuit board with a screw or an adhesive. Furthermore, according to the present invention, since it is possible to bind in a compact manner, there is an effect that the attachment position is not selected as compared with the conventional product. Furthermore, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the number of connection points can be easily adjusted.

  In addition, it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the SC adapter holder of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is an AA sectional view. It is a perspective view of SC adapter. It is a top view of the SC adapter holder which attached SC adapter. It is a front view of the SC adapter holder which attached SC adapter. It is a side view of the SC adapter holder which attached SC adapter.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1 'SC adapter holder 2 Holder original member 3 Holder block 4 SC adapter 5 Board | substrate 6 Adapter support convex part 7 Through-hole 8 Front surface 9 Back surface 10 Protrusion 11 Groove 12, 13 Connection part 14 Flange 15 Leaf spring 16 Housing 17 Slit 18 Concave part 19 Elastic piece 20 Hole 21 Fixed part

Claims (4)

An SC adapter holder for holding an SC adapter used when connecting SC connectors.
A holder having an adapter support convex part for supporting the SC adapter and a substrate continuous with the adapter support convex part, wherein the adapter support convex part and the substrate are formed in a substantially L-shape. A plurality of blocks are arranged in a horizontal row with a dividing groove between each holder block to form a holder base member,
The result was separated at the portion of the groove any said holder block number units 3 or more from the holder source member,
The leaving both end portions of the separate holder block, SC adapter holder by fitting and lined with SC adapter corresponding to each holder block, characterized by comprising the SC adapter is fixed to the fixed part. In the SC adapter holder according to claim 1,
The SC adapter holder, wherein the adapter supporting convex portion is formed in a shape to be inserted between a flange and a leaf spring of the SC adapter. In the SC adapter holder according to claim 1 or 2,
An SC adapter holder, wherein a protrusion for inserting into a hole existing in a flange of the SC adapter is formed on the adapter supporting convex portion. An SC adapter holder fixing method for holding an SC adapter used when connecting SC connectors.
A holder having an adapter support convex part for supporting the SC adapter and a substrate continuous with the adapter support convex part, wherein the adapter support convex part and the substrate are formed in a substantially L-shape. A plurality of blocks are arranged in a horizontal row with a dividing groove between each holder block to form a holder base member,
The SC adapter holder is formed by separating from the holder base member so as to have more holder blocks than the number of the SC adapters, and is fixed to the fixed part by the holder block which is a large amount. The SC adapter holder fixing method.

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