A distributed sensing optical cable fixture automated laying equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automated installation equipment for a distributed sensing optical cable clamp, comprising: a moving mechanism, a grinding mechanism, a gluing mechanism and a clamping mechanism which can be raised and lowered on the moving mechanism, the clamping mechanism being capable of clamping the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, and a control unit, the control unit being connected to the moving mechanism, the grinding mechanism, the gluing mechanism and the clamping mechanism, and being capable of controlling the moving mechanism so that the grinding mechanism grinds on the inner wall of a pipeline to form a grinding area, the gluing mechanism dispenses glue on the grinding area, and the clamping mechanism places the distributed sensing optical cable clamp at the gluing position. The automated installation equipment for the distributed sensing optical cable clamp can quickly install the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, solve the problem of installing optical cables in small-diameter pipes, and at the same time improve the efficiency of installing the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and ensure the installation quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of automatic laying of distributed sensing optical cable clamps, and more specifically, relates to an automatic laying equipment for distributed sensing optical cable clamps. Background Art

[0002] Since its introduction, fiber Bragg Bragg gratings (FBGs) have been widely used in the field of fiber optic sensing. FBG sensors are gaining increasing attention due to their advantages, including resistance to electromagnetic interference, corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, high sensitivity, low cost, and good compatibility with conventional optical fibers. Because the resonant wavelength of a FBG is sensitive to changes in stress, strain, and temperature, it is primarily used for measuring temperature and stress. This sensor obtains sensing information by modulating the central wavelength of the Bragg fiber Bragg Bragg grating with an external parameter (temperature or stress and strain). As a result, the sensor has high sensitivity, strong anti-interference capabilities, and low requirements for light source energy and stability, making it suitable for precise and accurate measurements. It can be applied in a variety of scenarios, providing detection and feedback in a variety of environments.

[0003] The safety of modern equipment is becoming increasingly important, especially the safety of infrastructure. Through the detection and feedback of the environment by fiber optic Bragg gratings, fiber optic cables can be used to monitor infrastructure. Fiber optic cables are already relatively mature in monitoring, but how to arrange fiber optic cables into small-diameter pipes such as sewers and drainpipes has become a problem. In large-diameter drainage pipes, distributed sensing cable clamps are manually installed one by one in the pipe wall, which increases labor and reduces the efficiency of cable arrangement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to address the deficiencies in the prior art and provide an automated installation equipment for a distributed sensing optical cable clamp. The automated installation equipment for a distributed sensing optical cable clamp can quickly install the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, solve the problem of installing optical cables in small diameter pipes, and at the same time improve the efficiency of installing the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and ensure the installation quality.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment, comprising:

[0006] A moving mechanism, on which a polishing mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and a clamping mechanism are movably provided, and the clamping mechanism is capable of clamping a distributed sensing optical cable fixture;

[0007] A control unit is connected to the moving mechanism, the polishing mechanism, the glue dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism, and can control the moving mechanism so that the polishing mechanism polishes on the inner wall of the pipe to form a polishing area, the glue dispensing mechanism dispenses glue on the polishing area, and the clamping mechanism places the distributed sensing optical cable clamp on the glue dispensing position.

[0008] Optionally, the moving mechanism includes a first driving mechanism and a slide, the first driving mechanism can drive the slider on the slide to move, the slider is provided with a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism and a third lifting mechanism at intervals, and the polishing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are respectively provided on the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism.

[0009] Optionally, the polishing mechanism includes:

[0010] a grinding head, the grinding head being arranged at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism;

[0011] A blow dryer is arranged at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism and is located below the grinder.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes:

[0013] a fixed head, the fixed head being arranged at a lifting end of the third lifting mechanism;

[0014] a storage tank, wherein a plurality of distributed sensing optical cable clamps are stored in the storage tank;

[0015] The second driving mechanism is connected to the storage tank, and when the fixed head contacts the storage tank, the distributed sensing optical cable clamp in the storage tank can be moved to the fixed head.

[0016] Optionally, the dispensing mechanism includes:

[0017] A glue dispensing head, the glue dispensing head being arranged at the lifting end of the second lifting mechanism;

[0018] A glue storage pipe is connected to the glue discharging head through a hose, and a glue discharging mechanism is provided on the glue storage pipe.

[0019] Optionally, the control unit is arranged at one end of the moving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism and the glue storage tube are arranged at an upper end of the control unit.

[0020] Optionally, it further includes a shell having a cavity inside, the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is arranged in the cavity, and the lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism can pass through the cavity and be exposed.

[0021] Optionally, the glue storage tube is cylindrical, the glue discharging mechanism is a third drive motor, one end of the third drive motor is connected to the piston of the glue storage tube, and can squeeze out the glue inside the glue storage tube.

[0022] Optionally, a remote-controlled trolley is further included, and the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is arranged on the remote-controlled trolley.

[0023] Optionally, it further includes a plurality of distance monitoring devices electrically connected to the control unit, and the plurality of distance monitoring devices are respectively arranged at the lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism.

[0024] The present invention provides a distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automated laying equipment can quickly install the distributed sensing optical cable fixture, solving the problem of installing optical cables in small-diameter pipes. At the same time, it improves the efficiency of installing the distributed sensing optical cable fixture, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and ensures the installation quality.

[0026] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through a more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals generally represent like components throughout the exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Slide; 2. First lifting mechanism; 3. Second lifting mechanism; 4. Third lifting mechanism; 5. Grinding head; 6. Dryer; 7. Glue outlet; 8. Glue storage hose; 9. Fixed head; 10. Storage tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below. Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, a distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment includes:

[0034] A moving mechanism is provided with a polishing mechanism, a dispensing mechanism and a clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is capable of clamping a distributed sensing optical cable fixture;

[0035] The control unit is connected to the moving mechanism, the polishing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism, and can control the moving mechanism so that the polishing mechanism polishes on the inner wall of the pipe to form a polishing area, the dispensing mechanism dispenses glue on the polishing area, and the clamping mechanism places the distributed sensing optical cable clamp on the dispensing position.

[0036] Specifically, the positions of the polishing mechanism, the gluing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are cyclically alternated by the moving mechanism, and the installation points are polished, glued and installed in turn for the distributed sensing optical cable clamp, thereby realizing automated installation and being convenient for use in narrow spaces within pipelines. The distributed sensing optical cable clamp can be accurately located at the installation position, and polished, blown dry and glued at that position. The distributed sensing optical cable clamp can also be transported in an orderly manner and installed at the designated position, thereby achieving the purpose of installing the optical cable distributed sensing optical cable clamp in small-diameter drainage pipes, and can replace traditional manual operations in large-diameter drainage pipes, thereby greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0037] Furthermore, the battery can be detachably connected, so that wired or wireless power supply can be used as needed.

[0038] In this embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a first driving mechanism and a slide 1. The first driving mechanism can drive the slider on the slide 1 to move. The first lifting mechanism 2, the second lifting mechanism 3 and the third lifting mechanism 4 are arranged at intervals on the slider. The polishing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are respectively arranged on the first lifting mechanism 2, the second lifting mechanism 3 and the third lifting mechanism 4.

[0039] Specifically, the polishing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are lifted and put into operation by alternately lifting the first lifting mechanism 2, the second lifting mechanism 3 and the third lifting mechanism 4, and at the same time the slide 1 cooperates to translate to ensure position accuracy.

[0040] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism is a telescopic rod.

[0041] In this embodiment, the grinding mechanism includes:

[0042] A grinding head 4 is provided at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism 2;

[0043] The blow dryer 6 is arranged at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism 2 and is located below the grinder.

[0044] Specifically, the inner wall of the pipe is polished by the polishing head 4, and the polished area is blown dry by the blow dryer 6 to prevent dust and stains from affecting subsequent gluing.

[0045] In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes:

[0046] A fixed head 9, which is arranged at the lifting end of the third lifting mechanism 4;

[0047] A storage tank 10, wherein a plurality of distributed sensing optical cable clamps are stored in the storage tank 10;

[0048] The second driving mechanism is connected to the storage tank 10 . When the fixing head 9 contacts the storage tank 10 , the distributed sensing optical cable clamp in the storage tank 10 can be moved to the fixing head 9 .

[0049] Specifically, the distributed sensing cable clamp is stored in the storage tank 10, and the second driving mechanism pushes the distributed sensing cable clamp outward in turn, making it convenient for the fixed head 9 to take the distributed sensing cable clamp out of the storage tank 10. The fixed head 9 carries the distributed sensing cable clamp while the slide 1 moves horizontally, and the third lifting mechanism 4 rises to move the distributed sensing cable clamp to the installation point for gluing.

[0050] Furthermore, the fixed head 9 is a manipulator or a slot, and the second driving mechanism is a driving motor or a telescopic rod or a spring.

[0051] In this embodiment, the dispensing mechanism includes:

[0052] The glue discharging head 7 is arranged at the lifting end of the second lifting mechanism 3;

[0053] The glue storage pipe 8 is connected to the glue discharging head 7 through a hose, and a glue discharging mechanism is provided on the glue storage pipe 8.

[0054] Specifically, the glue head 7 is lifted and lowered along with the second lifting mechanism 3 to apply glue close to the polished installation area, and the glue is stored in the glue storage tube 8 and moved together to improve the endurance, and the glue is squeezed out of the glue storage tube 8 by the glue discharge mechanism.

[0055] In this embodiment, the control unit is arranged at one end of the moving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism and the glue storage tube are arranged at the upper end of the control unit.

[0056] In this embodiment, a shell is further included, a cavity is provided inside the shell, and the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is provided in the cavity, and the lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism 2, the second lifting mechanism 3 and the third lifting mechanism 4 can pass through the cavity and be exposed.

[0057] In this embodiment, the glue storage tube 8 is cylindrical, and the glue discharging mechanism is a third driving motor. One end of the driving motor is connected to the piston of the glue storage tube 8 and can squeeze out the glue inside the glue storage tube 8.

[0058] In this embodiment, a remote-controlled trolley is also included, and the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is set on the remote-controlled trolley.

[0059] Specifically, the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automated laying equipment is moved as a whole by a remote-controlled trolley, and the distributed sensing optical cable clamps are arranged at intervals in the pipeline.

[0060] Furthermore, a camera is provided on the remote control car for easy monitoring.

[0061] In this embodiment, a plurality of distance monitoring devices electrically connected to the control unit are further included, and the plurality of distance monitoring devices are respectively arranged at the lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism 2 , the second lifting mechanism 3 and the third lifting mechanism 4 .

[0062] Specifically, a distance monitoring device is used to ensure a safe working distance and adapt to the use of different pipe diameters.

[0063] Furthermore, the distance monitoring device is a pressure sensor or a laser rangefinder, which monitors whether the grinding mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are in contact with the pipe wall through the pressure sensor or the laser rangefinder.

[0064] When a distributed sensing cable clamp automatic laying equipment is used in this embodiment, taking the use in a pipeline as an example, the distributed sensing cable clamp automatic laying equipment is inserted into the pipeline, and the equipment is started after reaching the distributed sensing cable clamp installation position. The first lifting mechanism 2 is lifted, so that the grinding head 4 contacts the pipe wall, and the distance monitoring mechanism monitors the distance at the same time. When the pressure sensor detects that the pressure exceeds the threshold, the first lifting mechanism 2 stops moving, and the grinding head 4 starts grinding. After that, the drying machine 6 blows the grinding area dry and then retracts. After that, the first driving mechanism drives the slider on the slide 1 to move, so that the second lifting mechanism 2 stops moving. The lowering mechanism 3 reaches the position of the first lifting mechanism 2, and the second lifting mechanism 3 rises, so that the glue head 7 contacts the polishing area, and at the same time the glue storage tube 8 outputs the glue, so that the polishing area is smeared with the glue, then the second lifting mechanism 3 retracts, and the slider slides again, so that the third lifting mechanism 4 reaches the position of the first lifting mechanism 2, and then the third lifting mechanism 4 rises, so that the distributed sensing optical cable clamp contacts the glue in the polishing area, stays until the distributed sensing optical cable clamp is firmly attached and then retracts, and then the moving mechanism resets, the fixed head 9 resets and takes the next distributed sensing optical cable clamp from the storage tank 10.

[0065] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above description is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive, and not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment, characterized in that: include: A moving mechanism, on which a polishing mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and a clamping mechanism are movably provided, and the clamping mechanism is capable of clamping a distributed sensing optical cable fixture; a control unit connected to the moving mechanism, the polishing mechanism, the glue dispensing mechanism, and the clamping mechanism, capable of controlling the moving mechanism so that the polishing mechanism polishes the inner wall of the pipe to form a polishing area, the glue dispensing mechanism dispenses glue on the polishing area, and the clamping mechanism places the distributed sensing optical cable clamp at the glue dispensing position; The moving mechanism includes a first driving mechanism and a slide, the first driving mechanism is capable of driving a slider on the slide to move, a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism and a third lifting mechanism are arranged on the slider at intervals, and the polishing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are respectively arranged on the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism; It also includes a plurality of distance monitoring devices electrically connected to the control unit, wherein the plurality of distance monitoring devices are respectively arranged at the lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism; The positions of the polishing mechanism, the gluing mechanism and the clamping mechanism are alternately cycled through the moving mechanism, and the installation point is polished, glued and the distributed sensing optical cable fixture is installed in sequence.

2. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding mechanism comprises: a grinding head, the grinding head being arranged at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism; A blow dryer is arranged at the lifting end of the first lifting mechanism and is located below the grinder.

3. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises: a fixed head, the fixed head being arranged at a lifting end of the third lifting mechanism; a storage tank, wherein a plurality of distributed sensing optical cable clamps are stored in the storage tank; The second driving mechanism is connected to the storage tank, and when the fixed head contacts the storage tank, the distributed sensing optical cable clamp in the storage tank can be clamped on the fixed head.

4. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dispensing mechanism includes: A glue dispensing head, the glue dispensing head being arranged at the lifting end of the second lifting mechanism; A glue storage pipe is connected to the glue discharging head through a hose, and a glue discharging mechanism is provided on the glue storage pipe.

5. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control unit is arranged at one end of the moving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism and the glue storage tube are arranged at the upper end of the control unit.

6. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a shell with a cavity inside. The distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is arranged in the cavity. The lifting ends of the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism and the third lifting mechanism can pass through the cavity and be exposed.

7. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The glue storage tube is cylindrical, and the glue discharging mechanism is a third driving motor. One end of the third driving motor is connected to the piston of the glue storage tube and can squeeze out the glue inside the glue storage tube.

8. The distributed sensing optical cable fixture automatic laying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a remote-controlled trolley, and the distributed sensing optical cable clamp automatic laying equipment is set on the remote-controlled trolley.

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