Optical fiber cable management box and use method thereof

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of cable management boxes, and proposes an optical fiber cable cable management box and a method for using the same. In the present invention, a cable management box is formed by a shell upper cover and a shell base detachably connected to the shell upper cover. A plurality of locking mechanisms consisting of screw rods, blocks and sliders are arranged on the shell base in the cable management box. When installing the optical fiber cable, the shell upper cover is first removed, and then the optical fiber cable can be fastened to the locking mechanism by operating the screw rod, and then the shell upper cover is reinstalled. The optical fiber threading holes between the partitions on the shell upper cover correspond to the locking mechanism, thereby realizing the installation of multiple optical fiber cables. The cable management box in the present invention has a simple structure and occupies a small space, and can achieve the purpose of safe cable management.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of cable management boxes, and in particular relates to an optical fiber cable management box and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] For a long time, there have been problems with the non-standard mounting and inadequate management of optical cables attached to distribution poles and towers. Most of the optical cables are mounted without the use of hardware, and are only simply bundled, hung on existing hardware or hung on low-voltage cables, posing a huge safety hazard.

[0003] The inventors found that when solving the problem of the confusion of optical cables attached to distribution poles and towers, and when solving the problem of mounting multiple optical cables on a single pole, the traditional method of mounting a single cable with a single set of hardware has the problems of occupying too much space, affecting the pole climbing operation, insufficient safety and high hardware cost. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention proposes an optical fiber cable management box and a method of using the same. In the present invention, a management box is formed by a shell upper cover and a shell base detachably connected to the shell upper cover. A plurality of locking mechanisms consisting of screw rods, blocks and sliders are arranged on the shell base in the management box. When the optical fiber cable is installed, the shell upper cover is first removed, and then the optical fiber cable can be fastened to the locking mechanism by operating the screw rod, and then the shell upper cover is reinstalled. The optical fiber threading holes between the partitions on the shell upper cover correspond to the locking mechanism, thereby realizing the installation of multiple optical fiber cables. The management box in the present invention has a simple structure and occupies a small space, and can achieve the purpose of safe cable management.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in a first aspect, the present invention provides an optical fiber cable management box, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An optical fiber cable management box, comprising:

[0007] The upper cover of the housing has a plurality of partitions on two opposite sides, and each two adjacent partitions form an optical fiber threading hole;

[0008] The shell base is detachably connected to the shell cover; a plurality of locking mechanisms are arranged in the shell base, each locking mechanism is located at the optical fiber threading hole; the locking mechanism comprises a locking mechanism base fixed on the shell base, a stopper fixed on the locking mechanism base, a screw rod rotatably connected to the stopper, and a slider arranged on the screw rod through threaded cooperation.

[0009] Furthermore, a mounting and fixing mechanism is fixed at a middle position on the outer side of the shell base.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation and fixing mechanism includes two vertical plates fixed in parallel on the shell base, and a flat plate fixed between the two vertical plates and away from one end of the shell base; the flat plate is provided with a mounting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting and fixing mechanism includes two vertical plates fixed in parallel on the shell base, and two flat plates located at both ends of the vertical plates and fixed on the shell base; a plurality of first connecting holes are provided on the end of the vertical plates close to the shell base, a plurality of second connecting holes are provided on the end away from the shell base, and at least one third connecting hole is provided on the flat plates.

[0012] Furthermore, a cross arm is arranged in the space formed by the two vertical plates, the shell base and the two flat plates, and a plurality of long connection holes cooperating with the first connection holes are opened on the side of the cross arm.

[0013] Furthermore, a first stop block is provided at one end of the locking mechanism base close to the shell base, and a second stop block is provided at the end away from the shell base, the first stop block is a rectangular block, the second stop block is an arc-shaped block with an arc-shaped opening on one side, and the arc-shaped opening of the second stop block faces the first stop block; a first slider is provided on the screw rod, and the first slider is configured as an arc-shaped block with an arc-shaped opening on one side, and the arc-shaped opening of the first slider faces the first stop block.

[0014] Furthermore, a second slider is arranged between the first stopper and the first slider, and arc-shaped openings are provided on both sides of the second slider; the first slider cooperates with the screw rod through a threaded connection, and the second slider is slidably connected to the screw rod.

[0015] Furthermore, a connecting hole is provided on the second sliding block, and the second sliding block is sleeved on the screw rod through the connecting hole. The inner wall of the connecting hole is a smooth surface, and the inner diameter of the connecting hole is larger than the outer diameter of the screw rod.

[0016] Furthermore, an anti-theft mechanism is provided on the side of the locking mechanism; the anti-theft mechanism includes a slide groove opened on the side of the locking mechanism, a first baffle is provided on the slide groove through a first fastening knob, and a second baffle is provided on the slide groove through a second fastening knob; the first baffle and the second baffle are overlapped; a limited long hole is provided on the first baffle, a limited block is fixed on the second baffle, and the limit block is slidably connected to the limited long hole.

[0017] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, in a second aspect, the present invention also provides a method for using an optical fiber cable management box, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0018] A method for using an optical fiber cable management box, using the optical fiber cable management box as described in the first aspect; comprising:

[0019] Install and fix the cable management box on the tower and remove the upper cover of the shell;

[0020] Place the optical fiber cable on the slider of the locking mechanism, and tighten the optical fiber cable between the sliders or between the slider and the stopper by rotating the lead screw;

[0021] Install the housing cover on the housing base.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. In the present invention, a cable management box is formed by a shell upper cover and a shell base detachably connected to the shell upper cover. A plurality of locking mechanisms consisting of screw rods, blocks and sliders are arranged on the shell base in the cable management box. When installing the optical fiber cable, the shell upper cover is first removed, and then the optical fiber cable can be fastened to the locking mechanism by operating the screw rod, and then the shell upper cover is reinstalled. The optical fiber threading holes between the partitions on the shell upper cover correspond to the locking mechanism, thereby realizing the installation of multiple optical fiber cables. The cable management box in the present invention has a simple structure and occupies a small space, and can achieve the purpose of safe cable management.

[0024] 2. In the present invention, arc-shaped openings are provided on both sides of the second slider, and the first slider cooperates with the screw rod through a threaded connection, and the second slider is slidably connected to the screw rod; specifically, a connecting hole is provided on the second slider, and the second slider is sleeved on the screw rod through the connecting hole, the inner wall of the connecting hole is a smooth surface, and the inner diameter of the connecting hole is larger than the outer diameter of the screw rod; arc-shaped openings are provided on both sides of the second slider, and optical fiber cables can be arranged in the arc-shaped openings between the second slider and the first slider and between the second slider and the second stopper, the first slider cooperates with the screw rod through a threaded connection, and the second slider is slidably connected to the screw rod, and the first slider and the second slider can be adjusted simultaneously by adjusting the first slider, and the entire locking mechanism is easy to adjust;

[0025] 3. After the optical fiber cable is tightened by adjusting the slider, space will be left at one end of the optical fiber threading hole, which will lead to the phenomenon that other people use the remaining space on the cable management box to thread the cable. In view of the above phenomenon, an anti-theft mechanism is provided on the side of the locking mechanism in the present invention, and the anti-theft mechanism includes a slide groove opened on the side of the locking mechanism, a first baffle is provided on the slide groove through a first tightening knob, and a second baffle is provided on the slide groove through a second tightening knob. After the optical fiber cable is tightened, the remaining space in the optical fiber threading hole is blocked by adjusting the first baffle and the second baffle, thereby preventing other people from abusing the cable management box and stealing the cable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings in the specification that constitute a part of this embodiment are used to provide a further understanding of this embodiment. The schematic embodiments of this embodiment and their descriptions are used to explain this embodiment and do not constitute improper limitations on this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a side view of embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of Example 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a side view of the locking mechanism of Example 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the anti-theft mechanism of Example 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Among them, 1. Shell cover; 11. Partition; 12. Optical fiber threading hole; 2. Shell base; 3. Locking mechanism; 31. Locking mechanism base; 32. Screw; 33. First block; 34. Second block; 35. First slider; 36. Second slider; 4. Mounting and fixing mechanism; 41. Vertical plate; 42. Flat plate; 43. First connecting hole; 44. Second connecting hole; 45. Third connecting hole; 5. Anti-theft mechanism; 51. Slide groove; 52. First fastening knob; 52. Second fastening knob; 53. First baffle; 54. Second baffle; 55. Limiting long hole; 56. Limiting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0035] Embodiment 1:

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an optical fiber cable management box, including a housing upper cover 1, a housing base 2, a locking mechanism 3, an installation and fixing mechanism 4, and an anti-theft mechanism 5;

[0037] A plurality of partitions 11 are provided on two opposite sides of the housing upper cover 1, and each two adjacent partitions 11 form an optical fiber threading hole 12; it can be understood that the housing upper cover 1 is a metal housing including a flat plate and vertical plates vertically fixed at both ends of the flat plate, and a plurality of intervals are provided on the vertical plate to obtain the optical fiber threading holes 12, and the reserved parts on both sides of the optical fiber threading holes 12 on the vertical plates are partitions 11;

[0038] The shell base 2 is detachably connected to the shell cover 1; a plurality of locking mechanisms 3 are arranged in the shell base 2, each of which is located at the optical fiber threading hole 12; the locking mechanism 3 includes a locking mechanism base 31 fixed on the shell base 2, a stopper fixed on the locking mechanism base 31, a screw 32 rotatably connected to the stopper, and a slider arranged on the screw by threaded cooperation. It can be understood that the shell base 2 is a metal shell including a flat plate and vertical plates vertically fixed at both ends of the flat plate. The detachable connection between the shell base 2 and the shell cover 1 can be achieved by providing a slot on the vertical plate of the shell cover 1 and a plug-in strip on the vertical plate of the shell base 2. After plugging, the connection between the shell cover 1 and the shell base 2 can be reinforced by fixing means such as bolts. The two vertical plates of the shell cover 1 and the two vertical plates of the shell base 2 constitute the side walls of the entire cable management box.

[0039] Specifically, when working, the shell cover 1 can be removed from the shell base 2 first, and the optical fiber cable can be placed between the slider and the block or between the sliders of the locking mechanism 3. By adjusting the screw rod 32, the slider can be moved to clamp the optical fiber cable between the slider and the block or between the sliders; then the shell cover 1 is fixed to the shell base 2, and the optical fiber cable is just in the optical fiber threading hole 12. It should be noted that the optical fiber threading hole 12 is an open hole, that is, an opening at the edge.

[0040] The mounting and fixing mechanism 4 is fixed at the middle position of the outer side of the shell base 2. Specifically, in one embodiment, the mounting and fixing mechanism 4 includes two vertical plates fixed in parallel to the shell base, and a flat plate fixed between the two vertical plates and away from one end of the shell base; the flat plate is provided with mounting holes; and is fixed to other objects such as poles and towers through the mounting holes; in another embodiment, the mounting and fixing mechanism 4 includes two vertical plates 41 fixed in parallel to the shell base 2, and two flat plates 42 located at both ends of the vertical plates 41 and fixed to the shell base 2; a plurality of first connection holes 43 are provided on the end of the vertical plate 41 close to the shell base 2, a plurality of second connection holes 44 are provided on the end away from the shell base 2, and at least one third connection hole 45 is provided on the flat plate 42.

[0041] Specifically, it can be directly connected to a pole tower or other connecting mechanism through the third connecting hole 45 or the second connecting hole 44, or a cross arm can be arranged in the space formed by the two vertical plates 41, the shell base 2 and the two flat plates 42, and a plurality of connecting long holes matching the first connecting hole 43 are opened on the side of the cross arm; in this case, it is connected to the pole tower or other connecting mechanism through the cross arm through the wire management box.

[0042] A first stopper 33 is provided at one end of the locking mechanism base 51 close to the shell base 2, and a second stopper 34 is provided at the end away from the shell base 2, the first stopper 33 is a rectangular block, the second stopper 34 is an arc-shaped block with an arc-shaped opening on one side, and the arc-shaped opening of the second stopper 34 faces the first stopper 33; a first slider 35 is provided on the screw rod 32, and the first slider 35 is configured as an arc-shaped block with an arc-shaped opening on one side, and the arc-shaped opening of the first slider 35 faces the first stopper 34.

[0043] Specifically, the axis of the screw rod 32 is perpendicular to the bottom plate of the shell base 2, and the locking mechanism base 51 can be fixed to the bottom plate of the shell base 2 by welding or bolting; the screw rod and the locking mechanism base 51 and the block can be rotatably connected by setting bearings and other components, which are conventional settings and will not be described in detail here; an operating part, such as a fixing nut, can be fixed on the end of the screw rod 32 outside the locking mechanism base 51.

[0044] A second slider 36 may be provided between the first stopper 34 and the first slider 35, and arc-shaped openings are provided on both sides of the second slider 36; the first slider 35 cooperates with the screw rod 32 through a threaded connection, and the second slider 36 is slidably connected to the screw rod. Specifically, a connecting hole is provided on the second slider 36, and the second slider 36 is sleeved on the screw rod 32 through the connecting hole. The inner wall of the connecting hole is a smooth surface, and the inner diameter of the connecting hole is larger than the outer diameter of the screw rod 32; the second slider 36 can slide freely on the screw rod 32 without being constrained by the rotation of the screw rod 32, that is, the operational flexibility is improved, and the distance between the second slider 36 and the first slider 35 and the second stopper 34 can be adaptively changed and adjusted according to the cable diameter, thereby improving the usability of the locking mechanism 3.

[0045] In other embodiments, an anti-theft mechanism 5 may be provided on the side of the locking mechanism 3; the anti-theft mechanism 5 includes a slide groove 51 opened on the side of the locking mechanism 3, a first baffle 54 is provided on the slide groove 51 through a first fastening knob 52, and a second baffle 55 is provided on the slide groove 51 through a second fastening knob 53; the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 are overlapped, as shown in the dotted line part in the figure; a limited long hole 56 is opened on the first baffle 54, and a limited block 57 is fixed on the second baffle 55, and the limit block 57 is slidably connected to the limited long hole 56.

[0046] Specifically, a metal plate can be fixed on the side of the locking mechanism 3, and a slide groove 51 can be opened on the metal plate; the first fastening knob 52 and the second fastening knob 53 can be set as structures such as screws or bolts, and threaded holes are set on the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55. When the screws or bolts are tightened, the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 are fastened to the metal plate. When the screws or bolts are loosened, the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 are separated from the metal plate. The positions of the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 can be adjusted along the slide groove 51, and then the screws or bolts are tightened; after the first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 are adjusted, the remaining space between the first slider 35 and the first block 33 can be blocked to prevent other people from stealing cables in the remaining space.

[0047] Embodiment 2:

[0048] This embodiment provides a method for using an optical fiber cable management box, which uses the optical fiber cable management box as described in the first aspect; comprising:

[0049] Install and fix the cable management box on the tower and remove the upper cover of the shell;

[0050] Place the optical fiber cable on the slider of the locking mechanism, and tighten the optical fiber cable between the sliders or between the slider and the stopper by rotating the lead screw;

[0051] Install the housing cover on the housing base.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment and is not intended to limit the present embodiment. For those skilled in the art, the present embodiment may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present embodiment shall be included in the protection scope of the present embodiment.

Claims

1. An optical fiber cable management box, characterized in that: include: The upper cover of the housing has a plurality of partitions on two opposite sides, and each two adjacent partitions form an optical fiber threading hole; A housing base is detachably connected to the housing cover; a plurality of locking mechanisms are arranged in the housing base, each of which is located at the optical fiber threading hole; the locking mechanism comprises a locking mechanism base fixed to the housing base, a stopper fixed to the locking mechanism base, a screw rod rotatably connected to the stopper, and a slider arranged on the screw rod through threaded fit; A first stopper is provided at one end of the locking mechanism base close to the housing base, and a second stopper is provided at one end away from the housing base, the first stopper is a rectangular block, the second stopper is an arcuate block with an arcuate opening on one side, and the arcuate opening of the second stopper faces the first stopper; a first slider is provided on the screw rod, a second slider is provided between the first stopper and the first slider, and arcuate openings are provided on both sides of the second slider; the first slider cooperates with the screw rod through a threaded connection, and the second slider is slidably connected to the screw rod; An anti-theft mechanism is provided on the side of the locking mechanism; the anti-theft mechanism includes a slide groove opened on the side of the locking mechanism, a first baffle is provided on the slide groove through a first fastening knob, and a second baffle is provided on the slide groove through a second fastening knob; the first baffle and the second baffle are overlapped; a limited long hole is provided on the first baffle, a limited block is fixed on the second baffle, and the limit block is slidably connected to the limited long hole.

2. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting and fixing mechanism is fixed at a middle position of the outer side of the shell base.

3. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation and fixing mechanism comprises two vertical plates fixed in parallel on the shell base, and a flat plate fixed between the two vertical plates and away from one end of the shell base; the flat plate is provided with an installation hole.

4. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting and fixing mechanism includes two vertical plates fixed in parallel on the shell base, and two flat plates located at both ends of the vertical plates and fixed on the shell base; a plurality of first connecting holes are provided on one end of the vertical plates close to the shell base, a plurality of second connecting holes are provided on one end away from the shell base, and at least one third connecting hole is provided on the flat plates.

5. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cross arm is arranged in the space formed by the two vertical plates, the shell base and the two flat plates, and a plurality of long connection holes cooperating with the first connection holes are opened on the side of the cross arm.

6. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding block is configured as an arc-shaped block with an arc-shaped opening on one side, and the arc-shaped opening of the first sliding block faces the first stopper.

7. The optical fiber cable management box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second slider is provided with a connecting hole, and the second slider is sleeved on the screw rod through the connecting hole. The inner wall of the connecting hole is a smooth surface, and the inner diameter of the connecting hole is greater than the outer diameter of the screw rod.

8. A method for using an optical fiber cable management box, characterized in that: The optical fiber cable management box according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is used; comprising: Install and fix the cable management box on the tower and remove the upper cover of the housing; Place the optical fiber cable on the slider of the locking mechanism, and tighten the optical fiber cable between the sliders or between the slider and the stopper by rotating the lead screw; Install the housing cover on the housing base.

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