JPS58136009A - Underwater connector device for optical fiber - Google Patents
Underwater connector device for optical fiberInfo
- Publication number
- JPS58136009A JPS58136009A JP57020171A JP2017182A JPS58136009A JP S58136009 A JPS58136009 A JP S58136009A JP 57020171 A JP57020171 A JP 57020171A JP 2017182 A JP2017182 A JP 2017182A JP S58136009 A JPS58136009 A JP S58136009A
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- Prior art keywords
- plug
- socket
- converter
- electrode
- optical fiber
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
- G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
- G02B6/4248—Feed-through connections for the hermetical passage of fibres through a package wall
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- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
- G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
- G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
- G02B6/381—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres
- G02B6/3816—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres for use under water, high pressure connectors
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
- G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
- G02B6/4202—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details for coupling an active element with fibres without intermediate optical elements, e.g. fibres with plane ends, fibres with shaped ends, bundles
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
- G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
- G02B6/4256—Details of housings
- G02B6/426—Details of housings mounting, engaging or coupling of the package to a board, a frame or a panel
- G02B6/4261—Packages with mounting structures to be pluggable or detachable, e.g. having latches or rails
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
- G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
- G02B6/4274—Electrical aspects
- G02B6/4284—Electrical aspects of optical modules with disconnectable electrical connectors
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
- G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
- G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
- G02B6/389—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type
- G02B6/3894—Screw-lock type
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
- G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
- G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
- G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
- G02B6/4251—Sealed packages
- G02B6/4253—Sealed packages by embedding housing components in an adhesive or a polymer material
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- Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
この発明は光フアイバ用水中コネクタ装置に関するもの
である。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an underwater connector device for optical fiber.
光フアイバ用水中コネクタ装置は、例えば海中（こ設置
した計測制御用機器と海上又は陸上の装置間を光ファイ
バで接続する場合番こ、海水の機器と光ファイバを接続
する部分番こ使用される。Underwater optical fiber connector devices are used, for example, when connecting measurement and control equipment installed under the sea with equipment on the sea or on land using optical fibers, and when connecting equipment in seawater with optical fibers. .
第１図は従来から知られているこの種の接続装置である
。即ち、機器の端圧容器１から液密状態を保持して光フ
ァイバ２を引出し、これを中継箱３内に導入し、その箱
３内において水中ケーブルへ至る他の光ファイバ２′と
を融着部４によって接続するようになっている。FIG. 1 shows a conventionally known connection device of this type. That is, the optical fiber 2 is pulled out from the terminal pressure vessel 1 of the equipment while maintaining a liquid-tight state, introduced into the relay box 3, and fused with other optical fibers 2' leading to the underwater cable within the box 3. They are connected by a fitting part 4.
なお、図中５は受信の場合の光−電気変換器（以下、Ｏ
−Ｅ変換器という）、又は送信の場合の電気−光変換器
（Ｅ−０変換器という）であり、また６は受信の場合の
インターフェース回路、又は送信の場合のＥ−０変換器
駆動回路等を示す。In addition, 5 in the figure is an optical-to-electrical converter (hereinafter referred to as O) for reception.
6 is an interface circuit in the case of reception, or an E-0 converter drive circuit in the case of transmission. etc.
上記の如き接続装置によると、光ファイバの融着作業が
必要となり、その作業には特殊な機器と高度な技術を要
するため、容器１内の機器と水中ケーブルとの着脱を容
易に行なえない問題がある。According to the above-mentioned connection device, it is necessary to fusion the optical fibers, and this work requires special equipment and advanced technology, so there is a problem that the equipment inside the container 1 and the underwater cable cannot be easily connected and disconnected. There is.
また、光ファイバの融着の際（こは切断しろが必要であ
るが、切断と融着を繰返していると中継箱３内の余長が
次第に短くなるため、着脱回数が制限される間顧もある
。Also, when fusion splicing optical fibers (this requires a cutting allowance, but if cutting and fusion are repeated, the remaining length inside the relay box 3 will gradually become shorter, so it is necessary to provide a cutting allowance that limits the number of times the fiber can be connected and disconnected). There is also.
そこで、この発明は上記の間頓を解消したコネクタ装置
を提供することを目的としている。Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector device that eliminates the above-mentioned inconvenience.
この発明の基本的な構成は、前述の０−Ｅ又はｒ−ｏ変
換器をプラグ内に収納し、そのプラグと耐圧容器に設け
たソケットとを着脱自在に接続するようにしたものであ
り、接続部分に光信号を通過さぜす、即ち電気信号のみ
を通過させることにより、通常の電気回路と同様の接続
構造を採用できるよう（こしたものである。The basic configuration of the present invention is that the above-mentioned 0-E or r-o converter is housed in a plug, and the plug is detachably connected to a socket provided in a pressure container. By allowing optical signals to pass through the connection part, that is, allowing only electrical signals to pass through, a connection structure similar to that of a normal electric circuit can be adopted.
以下、この発明の実施例を第２図に基づいて説明する。Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 2.
この発明のコネクタ装置は、各種の機器を収納する耐圧
容器１０に取付けられるソケット１１と、これに着脱自
在に接続されるプラグ１２との組合せから成る。The connector device of the present invention consists of a combination of a socket 11 that is attached to a pressure container 10 that houses various types of equipment, and a plug 12 that is detachably connected to the socket 11.
ソケット１１は内部に雄電極１３を有し、その電極１３
を樹脂モールド１４により固定し、各電極１３を容器内
部に収納した機器のインターフェース回路又はＥ−０変
換器駆動回路１５等Ｇこ電気的に接続しである。また、
電極１３の前部はプラグ挿入のための筒部１６にな“っ
ており、内周にＯリング１７をはめである。また、ソケ
ット１１の外周に鍔１日を突設し、０リング１９を介し
て鍔１白を容器１０外壁而に密着し、その内側面から締
付ナツト２０を締付けてソケット１１を容器１゜ゝに固
定している。The socket 11 has a male electrode 13 inside, and the electrode 13
are fixed with a resin mold 14, and each electrode 13 is electrically connected to an equipment interface circuit or an E-0 converter drive circuit 15, etc. housed inside the container. Also,
The front part of the electrode 13 is a cylindrical part 16 for inserting a plug, and an O-ring 17 is fitted on the inner periphery.A collar 17 is also provided on the outer periphery of the socket 11, and an O-ring 19 is provided on the outer periphery of the socket 11. The collar 1 is brought into close contact with the outer wall of the container 10 via the flange, and a tightening nut 20 is tightened from the inner surface thereof to fix the socket 11 at an angle of 1° to the container.
プラグ１２は筒形容器２１の先端から雄電極２２を突出
せしめると共に、内部にＯ−Ｅ変換器又はＥ−０変換器
２３を収納し、電極２２と変換器２３とをリード線２４
により接続してあり、また変換器２３の他端に光ファイ
バ２ｂの端部を接続してあり、容器２１の外部に引出し
た光ファイバ２５を水中ケーブルに接続するようになっ
ている。また、上記容器２１の内部に樹脂モールド２６
を充填し、また変換器２３の収納部分の容器２１は耐水
圧性を付与しである。また、容器２１の先端部外用に設
けた突条２７に袋ナツト２Ｂを係合し、その袋ナツト２
８を前述のソケット１１の外周にネジ結合するようにな
っている。The plug 12 has a male electrode 22 protruding from the tip of a cylindrical container 21, houses an O-E converter or an E-0 converter 23 inside, and connects the electrode 22 and the converter 23 with a lead wire 24.
The end of the optical fiber 2b is connected to the other end of the converter 23, so that the optical fiber 25 drawn out from the container 21 is connected to the underwater cable. Furthermore, a resin mold 26 is placed inside the container 21.
The container 21 that houses the converter 23 is made water pressure resistant. Also, the cap nut 2B is engaged with the protrusion 27 provided for external use at the tip of the container 21, and the cap nut 2B is
8 is screwed to the outer periphery of the aforementioned socket 11.
いま、上記のプラグ１２をソケット１１に差込、、１１
ζ・
むと、雄電極２２が峻電極１３内番こ挿入されると共に
、０リング１７がプラグ１２の外周に密着して接続部の
液密を図る。また袋ナツト２日をソケット１１に結合し
てプラグ１２をソケット１１に一体化せしめる。Now, insert the above plug 12 into the socket 11.
ζ. Then, the male electrode 22 is inserted into the steep electrode 13, and the O-ring 17 is brought into close contact with the outer periphery of the plug 12 to make the connection part liquid-tight. Further, a cap nut 2 is connected to the socket 11 to integrate the plug 12 into the socket 11.
上記の接続状態においては、耐圧容器内部の機器から変
換器２３までの間は電気的に接続され、したがって電気
信号のみが通過する。そのため、接続部分は通常の電気
回路と同様の接続ができ、光ファイバ２５を着脱する必
要がない。In the above connection state, the equipment inside the pressure container and the converter 23 are electrically connected, and therefore only electrical signals pass through. Therefore, the connecting portion can be connected in the same way as a normal electric circuit, and there is no need to attach or detach the optical fiber 25.
よって、この全明番こよれば、耐圧容器内の機器と水中
ケーブルとの着脱番こ際し、特殊な機器や技術を要する
ことなく、また着脱回数に制限を受けることもないので
、着脱作業が容易且つ迅速に行なえる効果がある。Therefore, according to this Zenmeiban, when attaching and detaching the equipment inside the pressure vessel and the underwater cable, there is no need for special equipment or technology, and there is no limit to the number of times of attaching and detaching. This has the advantage that it can be done easily and quickly.
第１図は従来の接続装置の概略図、第２図はこの発明の
コネクタ装置の断面図である。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional connecting device, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the connector device of the present invention.
Claims (1)
ケットと、そのソケットに容器外部から着脱自在に取付
けられ且つ光ファイバの端部に接続されたプラクとの組
合せから成り、上記プラグ内盛こ光−電気変換器又は電
気−光変換器を収納し、上記ソケットとプラグを電気的
に接続するよう（こしたことを特徴とする光フアイバ用
水中コネクタ装置。It consists of a socket to be attached to the container number of equipment installed in the underwater plug, and a plaque detachably attached to the socket from outside the container and connected to the end of the optical fiber. An underwater connector device for an optical fiber, which houses an optical-to-electrical converter or an electric-to-optical converter, and is configured to electrically connect the socket and the plug.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57020171A JPS58136009A (en) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-02-08 | Underwater connector device for optical fiber |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57020171A JPS58136009A (en) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-02-08 | Underwater connector device for optical fiber |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS58136009A true JPS58136009A (en) | 1983-08-12 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57020171A Pending JPS58136009A (en) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-02-08 | Underwater connector device for optical fiber |
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| JP (1) | JPS58136009A (en) |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0139493A2 (en) * | 1983-09-30 | 1985-05-02 | Molex Incorporated | Fiber optic connector assembly |
| US4616900A (en) * | 1984-04-02 | 1986-10-14 | Lockheed Corporation | Coaxial underwater electro-optical connector |
| FR2640615A1 (en) * | 1988-02-18 | 1990-06-22 | Combe Patrice | Electrode for the treatment of liquids such as water, especially in swimming pools, and plants comprising at least one such electrode |
| KR200446556Y1 (en) | 2007-10-22 | 2009-11-10 | (주)보고 | Multiple purpose penetrator plate |
| EP2713191A1 (en) * | 2012-10-01 | 2014-04-02 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Subsea cable termination assembly, subsea connector and method |
| EP2354440A3 (en) * | 2010-01-21 | 2017-03-08 | GE Oil & Gas UK Limited | Communications connection in a subsea well |
| KR101954996B1 (en) * | 2018-08-07 | 2019-03-07 | 이경우 | A connector assembly for connecting a submarine through-wall cable and a method for manufacturing a female connector |
| EP3514592A1 (en) * | 2018-01-18 | 2019-07-24 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | System for fiber optic communication connections |
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1982
- 1982-02-08 JP JP57020171A patent/JPS58136009A/en active Pending
Cited By (11)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0139493A2 (en) * | 1983-09-30 | 1985-05-02 | Molex Incorporated | Fiber optic connector assembly |
| US4616900A (en) * | 1984-04-02 | 1986-10-14 | Lockheed Corporation | Coaxial underwater electro-optical connector |
| FR2640615A1 (en) * | 1988-02-18 | 1990-06-22 | Combe Patrice | Electrode for the treatment of liquids such as water, especially in swimming pools, and plants comprising at least one such electrode |
| KR200446556Y1 (en) | 2007-10-22 | 2009-11-10 | (주)보고 | Multiple purpose penetrator plate |
| EP2354440A3 (en) * | 2010-01-21 | 2017-03-08 | GE Oil & Gas UK Limited | Communications connection in a subsea well |
| EP2713191A1 (en) * | 2012-10-01 | 2014-04-02 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Subsea cable termination assembly, subsea connector and method |
| CN103715646A (en) * | 2012-10-01 | 2014-04-09 | 西门子公司 | Subsea cable termination assembly, subsea connector and method |
| US9304269B2 (en) | 2012-10-01 | 2016-04-05 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Subsea cable termination assembly, subsea connector and method |
| EP3514592A1 (en) * | 2018-01-18 | 2019-07-24 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | System for fiber optic communication connections |
| US10451826B2 (en) | 2018-01-18 | 2019-10-22 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | System for fiber optic communication connections |
| KR101954996B1 (en) * | 2018-08-07 | 2019-03-07 | 이경우 | A connector assembly for connecting a submarine through-wall cable and a method for manufacturing a female connector |
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