A deep-sea exploration armored optical cable

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of deep-sea exploration armored cable, comprising: color bar, first reinforcing member, tear rope, high expansion water-blocking tape, second reinforcing member, water-blocking yarn, steel strand, first water-blocking tape, optical fiber assembly, detection sensor, sheath;The present application can effectively solve the detection problem when installing by adopting sensor design, effectively improve maintenance efficiency, while using multilayer armored structure inside, water-blocking characteristic and excellent tensile property, using large density tear rope facilitates peeling, the armored cable for deep sea is laid in the process, it can be used for complex environment of seabed, bear larger tension, realize the laying mode in the multifunctional ecological environment of seabed, by the design of multilayer protective layer, while strengthening the strength of optical cable, using water-blocking tape structure solves the problem of water seepage, while improving the tensile strength of optical cable, prolongs the service life of optical cable, and has excellent tensile and detection advantage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical cables, and more particularly to a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable. Background Technology

[0002] Submarine (Undersea) Optical Fiber Cable, also known as submarine communication cable, is a conductor wrapped in insulating material and laid on the seabed to establish telecommunications transmission between countries.

[0003] Submarine optical cable systems are mainly used to connect optical cables to the Internet. They are divided into two main parts: onshore equipment and underwater equipment. Submarine optical cables are the most important and also the most vulnerable part of the underwater equipment.

[0004] In the process of laying optical cables in the seabed environment, conventional methods require laying communication optical cables, sensing optical cables, and power supply optical cables separately. Multiple cables not only bring great difficulties to construction, use and maintenance, but also cause a lot of waste. At the same time, the seabed environment is complex and the pressure on the seabed is high. The length of the optical cables laid is generally very long, which requires greater tensile strength. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology, the present invention provides a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable, which solves the problem that conventional methods of laying optical cables in the seabed environment require laying communication optical cables, sensing optical cables and power supply optical cables separately. Multiple cables not only bring great difficulties to construction, use and maintenance, but also cause a lot of waste. At the same time, the seabed environment is complex and the seabed pressure is high, and the length of the laid optical cables is generally very long, which requires greater tensile strength.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include:

[0009] This invention provides a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable, comprising: a color stripe, a first reinforcing member, a tear rope, a high-expansion water-blocking tape, a second reinforcing member, water-blocking yarn, steel strands, the first water-blocking tape, an optical fiber assembly, a detection sensor, and a sheath;

[0010] The sheath has multiple steel strands at its center; these steel strands are twisted together by a first water-blocking tape; water-blocking yarn is provided on the outside of the first water-blocking tape; multiple optical fiber assemblies are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outside of the first water-blocking tape; each optical fiber assembly includes an optical fiber; the optical fiber is embedded in a loose tube; a water-blocking tape is provided outside the loose tube; multiple second reinforcing members are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outside of the optical fiber assemblies; a high-expansion water-blocking tape is provided on the outside of the high-expansion water-blocking tape; multiple first reinforcing members are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outside of the high-expansion water-blocking tape; two tear cords are provided between the first reinforcing members and the sheath; two colored stripes are provided on the side of the sheath near its outer surface; a detection sensor is provided between the inner and outer surfaces of the sheath.

[0011] Optionally, the straight line containing the two tear ropes passes through the center of the sheath cross section and is distributed on both sides of the center.

[0012] Optionally, the number of optical fibers is one of 6-24.

[0013] Optionally, both the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member are made of phosphated steel wire or reinforcing composite fiber.

[0014] Optionally, the straight lines containing the two colored stripes pass through the center of the sheath's cross-section and are distributed on both sides of the center.

[0015] Optionally, the color strips are made of bright colors; the color strips are also made of a non-polluting biochemical-resistant material.

[0016] Optionally, the tear cord is a thread with a density greater than 6000D.

[0017] Optionally, the two color bars may be different colors.

[0018] Optionally, the straight line containing the two detection sensors passes through the center of the sheath's cross-section and is distributed on both sides of the center.

[0019] Optionally, the sheath is a sheath made of high-density polyethylene.

[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The deep-sea exploration armored optical cable of this invention adopts a sensor design that can effectively solve the detection problem during installation and effectively improve maintenance efficiency. At the same time, it adopts a multi-layer armored structure, which has excellent water-blocking characteristics and tensile strength. The use of high-density tear rope facilitates stripping. During the laying process, this deep-sea armored optical cable can be used in complex seabed environments and withstand greater tensile forces, realizing a laying method in a multi-functional seabed ecological environment. Through the design of multiple protective layers, the strength of the optical cable is strengthened while the water-blocking strip structure solves the water seepage problem. At the same time, the tensile strength of the optical cable is improved, the service life of the optical cable is extended, and it has excellent tensile strength and detection advantages. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable according to the present invention;

[0023] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0024] 1: Color stripe; 2: First reinforcing member; 3: Tear rope; 4: High-expansion water-blocking tape; 5: Second reinforcing member; 6: Water-blocking yarn; 7: Steel strand; 8: First water-blocking tape; 900: Fiber optic assembly; 9: Fiber optic cable; 10: Loose tube; 11: Water-blocking tape; 12: Detection sensor; 13: Sheath. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better explain and facilitate understanding of the present invention, a detailed description of the invention is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. In this document, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," etc., are used interchangeably with other directional terms. Figure 1 The orientation is used as a reference.

[0026] This invention proposes a deep-sea exploration armored optical cable. The sensor design effectively solves the detection problem during installation, significantly improving maintenance efficiency. Simultaneously, the internal multi-layer armor structure provides excellent water-blocking characteristics and tensile strength. The high-density tear rope facilitates stripping. This deep-sea armored optical cable can be used in complex seabed environments and withstand significant tensile forces during laying, enabling laying in multi-functional seabed ecosystems. Through the multi-layer protective design, the cable's strength is enhanced while the water-blocking structure solves the seepage problem, improving tensile strength and extending its service life. It also possesses excellent tensile strength and detection advantages.

[0027] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention can be understood more clearly and thoroughly, and that the scope of the present invention can be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 A deep-sea exploration armored optical cable includes: a color stripe 1, a first reinforcing member 2, a tear rope 3, a high-expansion water-blocking tape 4, a second reinforcing member 5, a water-blocking yarn 6, a steel strand 7, a first water-blocking tape 8, an optical fiber assembly 900, a detection sensor 12, and a sheath 13.

[0029] The sheath 13 has multiple steel strands 7 at its center; the multiple steel strands 7 are twisted together by a first water-blocking band 8; a water-blocking yarn 6 is provided on the outside of the first water-blocking band 8; multiple optical fiber assemblies 900 are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outside of the first water-blocking band 8; each optical fiber assembly 900 includes an optical fiber 9; the optical fiber 9 is embedded in a loose tube 10; a water-blocking band 11 is provided on the outside of the loose tube 10; multiple second reinforcing members 5 are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outside of the optical fiber assemblies 900; a high-expansion water-blocking band 4 is provided on the outside of the multiple optical fiber assemblies 900; high-expansion... Multiple first reinforcing members 2 are evenly arranged in a circular pattern on the outer side of the water-blocking strip 4; two tear ropes 3 are provided between the first reinforcing members 2 and the sheath 13; two color stripes 1 are provided on the side of the sheath 13 near the outer surface; two detection sensors 12 are provided between the inner and outer surfaces of the sheath 13, and the straight line where the two detection sensors 12 are located passes through the center of the cross-section of the sheath 13 and is distributed on both sides of the center. The detection sensors 12 are used to improve the detection function of the optical cable, and can detect the laying environment and subsequent status of the optical cable, which is convenient for later maintenance.

[0030] In this embodiment, the straight line containing the two tear ropes 3 passes through the center of the cross-section of the sheath 13 and is distributed on both sides of the center. The tear rope 3 is a type of thread with a density greater than 6000D. The main reason for choosing a tear rope with a density greater than 6000D is to facilitate stripping the cable.

[0031] In this embodiment, the number of optical fibers 9 is one of 6 to 24, and the number of optical fibers is selected according to different needs.

[0032] In this embodiment, both the first reinforcing member 2 and the second reinforcing member 5 are made of phosphated steel wire or reinforcing composite fiber, and the multi-layer armored structure enhances the tensile strength.

[0033] In this embodiment, the straight lines containing the two color strips 1 pass through the center of the cross-section of the sheath 13 and are distributed on both sides of the center. The color strips 1 are made of two different bright colors, which are easy to identify. The color strips 1 are made of a non-polluting anti-biochemical material, which can effectively prevent marine organisms from damaging the optical cable.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," or "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "beneath" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications, alterations, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A deep-sea exploration type armored optical cable, characterized by, Include: Color bar (1), first reinforcing member (2), tear rope (3), high expansion water-blocking tape (4), second reinforcing member (5), water-blocking yarn (6), steel strand (7), first water-blocking tape (8), optical fiber assembly (900), detection sensor (12), sheath (13); The sheath (13) is provided with a plurality of steel strands (7) in the center; The plurality of steel strands (7) are twisted together by the first water-blocking tape (8); The first water-blocking tape (8) is provided with water-blocking yarn (6) outside; The first water-blocking tape (8) is uniformly provided with a plurality of optical fiber assemblies (900) outside in a circular manner; The optical fiber assembly (900) includes an optical fiber (9); The optical fiber (9) is embedded in the loose tube (10) The loose tube (10) is provided with a water-blocking tape (11) outside; The optical fiber assembly (900) is uniformly provided with a plurality of second reinforcing members (5) outside in a circular manner; The plurality of optical fiber assemblies (900) are provided with high expansion water-blocking tapes (4) outside; The high expansion water-blocking tapes (4) are uniformly provided with a plurality of first reinforcing members (2) outside in a circular manner; The first reinforcing member (2) and the sheath (13) are provided with two tear ropes (3); The sheath (13) is provided with two color bars (1) on one side of the outer surface; The sheath (13) is provided with two detection sensors (12) between the inner and outer surfaces; The straight line where the two detection sensors (12) are located passes through the center of the cross section of the sheath (13) and is distributed on both sides of the center.

2. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 1, wherein, The straight line where the two tear ropes (3) are located passes through the center of the cross section of the sheath (13) and is distributed on both sides of the center.

3. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 1, wherein, The number of optical fibers (9) is one of 6-24.

4. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 1, wherein, The first reinforcing member (2) and the second reinforcing member (5) are made of phosphatized steel wire or reinforced composite fiber.

5. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 1, wherein, The straight line where the two color bars (1) are located passes through the center of the cross section of the sheath (13) and is distributed on both sides of the center.

6. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 5, wherein The color bar (1) is selected from bright colors; The color bar (1) adds a non-polluting anti-biochemical material.

7. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The tear rope (3) is a silk thread with a diameter greater than 6000D.

8. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable according to claim 6, wherein The two color bars (1) are selected from different colors.

9. A deep-sea exploration type armored cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The sheath (13) is a sheath made of high-density polyethylene material.

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