A kind of abrasion-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment

By using a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable structure and a real-time monitoring device, the problems of sheath breakage and safety hazards of optical cables in harsh coastal environments have been solved, achieving stable signal transmission and safety warnings, and improving the salt and alkali resistance and wear resistance of optical cables.

CN116594129BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24ZHEJIANG DONGTONG OPTICAL NETWORK & IOT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310688207.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-12
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing optical cables are prone to sheath rupture and unstable signal transmission in harsh coastal environments, and problems such as excessive temperature or current leakage cannot be detected in time.

Method used

The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable structure is composed of a sheath, loose tube, auxiliary load-bearing elements, fiber optic paste, and flexible load-bearing elements. Combined with temperature and current monitoring devices, it can monitor the cable's working status in real time and transmit data remotely.

Benefits of technology

It improves the fiber optic cable's resistance to salt and alkali and its abrasion resistance in harsh coastal environments, ensuring stable signal transmission and automatically alarming in abnormal situations, thus enhancing safety.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment, including sheath, loose tube, auxiliary load-bearing element, fiber paste, flexible load-bearing element and optical fiber, the fiber paste is located at the outside position of optical fiber, the loose tube is located at the outside position of fiber paste, the sheath is located at the outside position of loose tube, the auxiliary load-bearing element and flexible load-bearing element are distributed in the inside of sheath, the loose tube includes high flame-retardant sleeve, outer layer positioning rib, inner layer positioning rib, corrosion-resistant sleeve, wear-resistant sleeve, anti-aging sleeve and elastic pad, the elastic pad is located at the outer wall of high flame-retardant sleeve, and the anti-aging sleeve is located at the outer wall of elastic pad.The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment disclosed in the application improves salt-tolerant and wear-resistant performance, can be applied in coastal port high-salt high-corrosion harsh environment, is suitable for complex laying environment in coastal area, avoids the limitation of space and improves the function of normal use in harsh environment.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of communication optical cable, in particular to a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The optical cable is a cable for communication connection, and is formed by an optical fiber through a certain process. The optical cable is mainly composed of an optical fiber, a plastic protective sleeve and a plastic outer skin, can realize optical signal transmission, and with the continuous development of science and technology, people's requirements for the manufacturing process of the optical cable are also higher and higher.

[0003] The existing optical cable has certain disadvantages in use. Most of the wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cables are circular, and the load-bearing elements are arranged around the circular periphery. The bending radius is large, the sheath is thin, and the sheath is easy to break, which affects signal transmission. In the process of using the cable, the temperature may be too high or the surface current may leak. The situation cannot be found in time, resulting in safety accidents, which brings certain adverse effects to the actual use. Therefore, the present application provides a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environment. SUMMARY

[0004] The technical problem solved by the present application is that the present application provides a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environment, which improves the salt and alkali resistance and wear resistance, can be applied to the harsh environment of high salt and high corrosion in coastal ports, is suitable for complex laying environment in coastal areas, avoids the limitation of space and improves the function of normal use in harsh environment, and can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the present application to achieve the above-mentioned purpose is as follows: a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environment, comprising a sheath, a loose sleeve, an auxiliary load-bearing element, a fiber paste, a flexible load-bearing element and an optical fiber, the fiber paste is located at the outer side of the optical fiber, the loose sleeve is located at the outer side of the fiber paste, the sheath is located at the outer side of the loose sleeve, and the auxiliary load-bearing element and the flexible load-bearing element are distributed in the interior of the sheath.

[0006] As a preferred technical scheme of the present application, the loose sleeve comprises a high-flame-retardant sleeve, an outer positioning rib, an inner positioning rib, a corrosion-resistant sleeve, a wear-resistant sleeve, an anti-aging sleeve and an elastic pad, the elastic pad is located on the outer wall of the high-flame-retardant sleeve, the anti-aging sleeve is located on the outer wall of the elastic pad, the wear-resistant sleeve is located on the outer wall of the anti-aging sleeve, the corrosion-resistant sleeve is located on the outer wall of the wear-resistant sleeve, the inner positioning rib is located between the wear-resistant sleeve and the anti-aging sleeve, and the outer positioning rib is located between the corrosion-resistant sleeve and the wear-resistant sleeve.

[0007] As a preferred technical scheme of the present application, the sheath, the loose sleeve, the fiber paste and the optical fiber are integrally formed by pressing.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the sheath is integrally positioned with the auxiliary force element and the flexible force element through pressing.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the high-flame-retardant sleeve, the elastic pad, the anti-aging sleeve, the wear-resistant sleeve and the corrosion-resistant sleeve are integrally formed through hot pressing.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the wear-resistant sleeve and the anti-aging sleeve are positioned through inner positioning ribs, and the corrosion-resistant sleeve and the wear-resistant sleeve are positioned through outer positioning ribs.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the outer surface of the sheath is positioned with a protective sealing sleeve, a monitor and a monitoring probe, the protective sealing sleeve is located outside the monitor, the monitor and the monitoring probe are connected with a connecting line, the monitor is electrically installed with a control board inside, the control board is installed with a temperature monitoring module, a current monitoring module, a communication connection module, a central processing module, an alarm module, a control terminal, a data storage module and a wireless transmission module, the temperature monitoring module and the current monitoring module are connected with the communication connection module, the communication connection module is connected with the central processing module, and the central processing module is connected with the alarm module, the wireless transmission module and the data storage module.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the output ends of the temperature monitoring module and the current monitoring module are electrically connected with the input ends of the central processing module through the communication connection module, the output end of the central processing module is electrically connected with the input ends of the alarm module, the wireless transmission module and the data storage module, and the alarm module and the data storage module are remotely wirelessly transmitted between the control terminal through the wireless transmission module.

[0013] Beneficial effects: compared with the prior art, the application provides a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment, which has the following beneficial effects: the wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment improves salt and alkali resistance and wear resistance, can be applied to coastal port high-salt and high-corrosion harsh environment, is suitable for complex laying environment in coastal areas, avoids space limitation and improves normal use function in harsh environment, adopts reasonable structure, is compact and orderly, has excellent optical performance and mechanical performance, provides excellent tensile and compressive performance while improving the bending resistance and softness of the optical cable due to the adoption of double mechanical protection of the main flexible load-bearing element and the special auxiliary load-bearing element, and the high-performance outer sheath provides protection for the use of the optical cable in the coastal harsh working environment, has wear-resistant, bend-resistant, good elastic, oil-resistant, corrosion-resistant, high-flame-resistant, aging-resistant and other properties, and can be applied to various harsh environments and climates, when the cable is used, the temperature monitoring device and the current monitoring device are attached to the outer wall to monitor the working condition of the cable in real time, and the monitored current and temperature data are transmitted to the terminal position for observation, when the temperature is too high or the current leaks, the alarm is automatically triggered to play a warning role, the cable is safer to use, the whole optical cable structure is simple, convenient to operate, and the use effect is better than that of the traditional mode. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic diagram of the application of a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic diagram of the inside of the loose sleeve in the application of a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic diagram of the monitor in the application of a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic diagram of the control panel in the application of a wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment.

[0018] In the figure: 1, sheath; 2, loose sleeve; 3, auxiliary load-bearing element; 4, fiber paste; 5, flexible load-bearing element; 6, optical fiber; 7, high-flame-resistant sleeve; 8, outer layer positioning rib; 9, inner layer positioning rib; 10, corrosion-resistant sleeve; 11, wear-resistant sleeve; 12, aging-resistant sleeve; 13, elastic pad; 14, protective sealing sleeve; 15, monitor; 16, monitoring probe; 17, control panel; 18, connecting line; 19, temperature monitoring module; 20, current monitoring module; 21, communication connection module; 22, central processing module; 23, alarm module; 24, control terminal; 25, data storage module; 26, wireless transmission module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely in the following description in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, but those skilled in the art will understand that the following described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and are only used to illustrate the present application, and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application. The specific conditions are not specified in the embodiments, and are carried out according to the conventional conditions or the conditions recommended by the manufacturer. The reagents or instruments used are not specified by the manufacturer, and are conventional products that can be purchased on the market.

[0020] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] As Figures 1-4 shown, a kind of abrasion-resistant bend-resistant optical cable for coastal harsh environment, including sheath 1, loose tube 2, auxiliary load-bearing element 3, fiber paste 4, flexible load-bearing element 5 and optical fiber 6, fiber paste 4 is located at the outside position of optical fiber 6, loose tube 2 is located at the outside position of fiber paste 4, sheath 1 is located at the outside position of loose tube 2, auxiliary load-bearing element 3 and flexible load-bearing element 5 are distributed in the inside of sheath 1, improve salt-tolerant, wear resistance, can be applied to coastal port high salt high corrosion harsh environment, suitable for complex laying environment in coastal area, avoid the limitation of space and improve the function of normal use in harsh environment.

[0023] Further, the loose tube 2 comprises a high flame-retardant sleeve 7, an outer layer positioning rib 8, an inner layer positioning rib 9, a corrosion-resistant sleeve 10, a wear-resistant sleeve 11, an anti-aging sleeve 12 and an elastic pad 13, the elastic pad 13 is located on the outer wall of the high flame-retardant sleeve 7, the anti-aging sleeve 12 is located on the outer wall of the elastic pad 13, the wear-resistant sleeve 11 is located on the outer wall of the anti-aging sleeve 12, the corrosion-resistant sleeve 10 is located on the outer wall of the wear-resistant sleeve 11, the inner layer positioning rib 9 is located between the wear-resistant sleeve 11 and the anti-aging sleeve 12, and the outer layer positioning rib 8 is located between the corrosion-resistant sleeve 10 and the wear-resistant sleeve 11.

[0024] Further, the sheath 1, the loose tube 2, the fiber paste 4 and the optical fiber 6 are integrally formed by pressing.

[0025] Further, the sheath 1 and the auxiliary load-bearing element 3 and the flexible load-bearing element 5 are integrally positioned by pressing.

[0026] Further, the high flame-retardant sleeve 7, the elastic pad 13, the anti-aging sleeve 12, the wear-resistant sleeve 11 and the corrosion-resistant sleeve 10 are integrally formed by hot pressing.

[0027] Further, the wear-resistant sleeve 11 and the anti-aging sleeve 12 are reinforced and positioned by the inner layer positioning rib 9, and the corrosion-resistant sleeve 10 and the wear-resistant sleeve 11 are reinforced and positioned by the outer layer positioning rib 8.

[0028] Further, the outer surface of the sheath 1 is positioned with a protective sealing sleeve 14, a monitor 15 and a monitoring probe 16, the protective sealing sleeve 14 is located on the outer side of the monitor 15, the monitor 15 and the monitoring probe 16 are connected by a connecting line 18, the inside of the monitor 15 is electrically installed with a control board 17, the control board 17 is installed with a temperature monitoring module 19, a current monitoring module 20, a communication connection module 21, a central processing module 22, an alarm module 23, a control terminal 24, a data storage module 25 and a wireless transmission module 26, the temperature monitoring module 19 and the current monitoring module 20 are connected with the communication connection module 21, the communication connection module 21 is connected with the central processing module 22, the central processing module 22 is connected with the alarm module 23, the wireless transmission module 26 and the data storage module 25, the output ends of the temperature monitoring module 19 and the current monitoring module 20 are electrically connected with the input ends of the central processing module 22 through the communication connection module 21, the output end of the central processing module 22 is electrically connected with the input ends of the alarm module 23, the wireless transmission module 26 and the data storage module 25, the alarm module 23 and the data storage module 25 are remotely and wirelessly transmitted between the control terminal 24 through the wireless transmission module 26, when the cable is used, the outer wall is attached with a temperature monitoring device and a current monitoring device, the working condition of the cable is monitored in real time, and the monitored current and temperature data are remotely transmitted to a terminal position for observation, when the temperature is too high or the current leaks, an automatic alarm is generated, which plays a warning role, and the safety of the cable is higher.

[0029] Working Principle: This invention comprises a sheath 1, a loose tube 2, an auxiliary load-bearing element 3, fiber optic grease 4, a flexible load-bearing element 5, an optical fiber 6, a high flame-retardant sheath 7, an outer positioning rib 8, an inner positioning rib 9, a corrosion-resistant sheath 10, a wear-resistant sheath 11, an aging-resistant sheath 12, an elastic pad 13, a protective sealing sheath 14, a monitor 15, a monitoring probe 16, a control board 17, a connecting cable 18, a temperature monitoring module 19, a current monitoring module 20, a communication connection module 21, a central processing module 22, an alarm module 23, a control terminal 24, a data storage module 25, and a wireless transmission module 26. It adopts a reasonable, compact, and orderly structure, possessing excellent optical and mechanical properties. Due to the dual mechanical protection of the main flexible load-bearing element and special auxiliary load-bearing elements, it provides excellent tensile and compressive strength while improving the optical cable's performance. The cable's excellent bending resistance and flexibility, along with its high-performance outer sheath, ensure its suitability for use in harsh coastal environments. It features abrasion resistance, bending resistance, good elasticity, oil resistance, corrosion resistance, high flame retardancy, and aging resistance, making it suitable for various harsh environments and climates. Enhanced salt and alkali resistance and abrasion resistance allow for application in the high-salt, high-corrosion environments of coastal ports. Suitable for complex coastal laying environments, it avoids space limitations and improves functionality in harsh conditions. During cable use, temperature and current monitoring devices are attached to the outer wall to monitor the cable's operation in real time and remotely transmit the monitored current and temperature data to the terminal location for observation. Automatic alarms are triggered in case of excessive temperature or current leakage, providing a warning and enhancing cable safety.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second (number one, number two), etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0031] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environments, comprising a sheath (1), a loose tube (2), an auxiliary load-bearing element (3), fiber optic paste (4), a flexible load-bearing element (5), and an optical fiber (6), characterized in that: The fiber paste (4) is located on the outside of the optical fiber (6), the loose tube (2) is located on the outside of the fiber paste (4), the sheath (1) is located on the outside of the loose tube (2), the auxiliary load-bearing element (3) and the flexible load-bearing element (5) are distributed inside the sheath (1), the loose tube (2) includes a high flame-retardant sleeve (7), an outer positioning rib (8), an inner positioning rib (9), a corrosion-resistant sleeve (10), a wear-resistant sleeve (11), an aging-resistant sleeve (12) and an elastic pad (13), the elastic pad (13) is located on the outer wall of the high flame-retardant sleeve (7), and the aging-resistant sleeve (12) is located on the outer wall of the elastic pad. (13) The outer wall of the wear-resistant sleeve (11) is located on the outer wall of the aging-resistant sleeve (12), the corrosion-resistant sleeve (10) is located on the outer wall of the wear-resistant sleeve (11), the inner positioning rib (9) is located between the wear-resistant sleeve (11) and the aging-resistant sleeve (12), the outer positioning rib (8) is located between the corrosion-resistant sleeve (10) and the wear-resistant sleeve (11), the outer surface of the sheath (1) is positioned with a protective sealing sleeve (14), a monitor (15) and a monitoring probe (16), the protective sealing sleeve (14) is located outside the monitor (15), and the monitor (15) and the monitoring probe (16) are connected. The monitor (15) is electrically equipped with a control board (17) connected to a connecting cable (18). The control board (17) is equipped with a temperature monitoring module (19), a current monitoring module (20), a communication connection module (21), a central processing module (22), an alarm module (23), a control terminal (24), a data storage module (25), and a wireless transmission module (26). The temperature monitoring module (19) and the current monitoring module (20) are both connected to the communication connection module (21). The communication connection module (21) is connected to the central processing module (22). The central processing module (23)... 22) Connect the alarm module (23), the wireless transmission module (26) and the data storage module (25). The output terminals of the temperature monitoring module (19) and the current monitoring module (20) are electrically connected to the input terminal of the central processing module (22) through the communication connection module (21). The output terminal of the central processing module (22) is electrically connected to the input terminals of the alarm module (23), the wireless transmission module (26) and the data storage module (25). The alarm module (23) and the data storage module (25) are remotely wirelessly transmitted between the wireless transmission module (26) and the control terminal (24).

2. The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sheath (1), loose tube (2), fiber paste (4) and optical fiber (6) are integrally formed by pressing.

3. The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sheath (1) is integrated with the auxiliary load-bearing element (3) and the flexible load-bearing element (5) by pressing.

4. The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high flame retardant sleeve (7), elastic pad (13), aging resistant sleeve (12), wear resistant sleeve (11) and corrosion resistant sleeve (10) are integrally formed by hot pressing.

5. The wear-resistant and bend-resistant optical cable for harsh coastal environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wear-resistant sleeve (11) and the aging-resistant sleeve (12) are reinforced by an inner positioning rib (9), and the corrosion-resistant sleeve (10) and the wear-resistant sleeve (11) are reinforced by an outer positioning rib (8).

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