A multifunctional auxiliary drawing device and method for optical fiber production

By integrating the weight sensor and counting sensor in the fiber filament extraction device, real-time monitoring and control of the fiber cone is achieved, which solves the problem of inconsistent tape shape in fiber production and improves production efficiency and safety.

CN117125891BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15JIANGXI CHANGTIAN OPTICAL COMM CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311058882.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-22
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-22

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Technical Problem

The existing fiber optic wire drawing devices lack metrology functions, resulting in inconsistent fiber cone shape, affecting production efficiency and requiring manual repeated weighing, wasting time and resources.

Method used

A multi-function auxiliary wire extraction device is designed, integrating a weight sensor and counting sensor, which ensures that the tapered shape meets the ideal standards and simplifies the operation process by monitoring the fiber weight and meters in real time.

Benefits of technology

Improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs and time waste, ensure the stability and safety of production, and reduce safety risks.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a multifunctional auxiliary drawing device and method for optical fiber production, which relates to the technical field and includes a drawing sleeve, a drawing upper cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the drawing sleeve, a fixed plate is fixedly installed inside the drawing sleeve, an electric board box is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate, a battery box is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate, a weight sensor is fixedly installed on the other side of the fixed plate, the weight sensor and the drawing upper cylinder are fixedly connected, a first auxiliary traction wheel is movably installed above the drawing upper cylinder, and a second auxiliary traction wheel is movably installed on one side of the first auxiliary traction wheel. The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the staff can determine whether it is in the ideal taper by weighing the weight of the drawn optical fiber and combining it with the number of meters drawn. This mode can greatly reduce the waste in the speed-up process, improve production efficiency, save costs, and increase the competitiveness of the enterprise.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field, and in particular to a multifunctional auxiliary drawing device and method for optical fiber production. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of optical fiber production technology, many companies are paying more and more attention to cost control, hoping to improve the value of corporate capital utilization and enable the company to develop more healthily. Based on the current level of optical fiber production technology, the most effective means of controlling costs is to improve production efficiency. The optical fiber drawing process is an important step in the entire drawing production process, which directly affects the efficiency and stability of the entire optical fiber drawing.

[0003] However, in the current production process of optical fiber preform rods, the cone is drawn by horizontally melting and butting two preform rods. Affected by gravity and human experience, the cone shape of the melt-drawn rods is inconsistent, so the projected taper is also uncertain. The existing optical fiber drawing device is relatively simple and does not have a metering function. The staff also needs to take the collected optical fiber to the weighing machine for repeated weighing. The whole process is not only troublesome and cumbersome, but also takes up the staff's time, affecting production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional auxiliary drawing device and method for optical fiber production in order to solve the above problems, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a technical solution:

[0006] A multifunctional auxiliary drawing device for optical fiber production comprises a drawing sleeve, a drawing upper cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the drawing sleeve, a fixing plate is fixedly installed inside the drawing sleeve, an electric board box is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate, a battery box is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate, a weight sensor is fixedly installed on the other side of the fixing plate, the weight sensor is fixedly connected to the drawing upper cylinder, a first auxiliary traction wheel is movably installed above the drawing upper cylinder, a second auxiliary traction wheel is movably installed on one side of the first auxiliary traction wheel, and a counting sensor is movably installed on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel.

[0007] The characteristics of the above technical solution are: the staff can determine whether it is in the ideal taper by weighing the weight of the drawn optical fiber and combining it with the number of meters drawn. This mode can greatly reduce waste in the speed-up process, improve production efficiency, save costs, and increase the competitiveness of the enterprise.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a mileage display is fixedly installed on the outside of the drawing sleeve, a protective box is fixedly installed on one side of the drawing sleeve, an adjustment component is provided inside the protective box, and a reinforcement component is provided inside the adjustment component.

[0009] The above technical solution has the following features: the mileage display is convenient for staff to observe data, and the interior of the protective box is convenient for installing adjustment components.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a transmission component is provided on one side of the adjustment component, a replacement component is provided on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel, and a weight display is fixedly installed on the other side of the drawing sleeve.

[0011] The above technical solution is characterized in that the weight display facilitates the staff to know the number of optical fibers inside the drawing sleeve.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the adjustment assembly includes a handwheel, which is movably installed on one side of the protective box. A movable shaft is movably installed on one side of the handwheel and extends inside the protective box. One end of the movable shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the protective box with a bidirectional screw rod, and the top of the bidirectional screw rod is symmetrically threaded with a positioning nut.

[0013] The characteristics of the above technical solution are: the bidirectional screw can drive the positioning nut to adjust in opposite directions, which is convenient for adjusting the staggered angle of the two adjusting rods.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the present invention, both of the positioning nuts are equipped with lower movable seats, and the tops of the two lower movable seats are movably equipped with adjusting rods, the tops of the adjusting rods are movably equipped with upper movable seats, and the tops of the upper movable seats are fixedly equipped with mounting plates.

[0015] The above technical solution has the following features: the two adjustment rods facilitate the adjustment of the height of the mounting plate, and can be adjusted according to the height of the optical fiber drawing equipment.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the reinforcement assembly includes a sliding rod, which is fixedly installed above the bidirectional screw rod. The sliding rod and the positioning nut are slidingly connected. A sliding groove is provided inside the positioning nut. A hydraulic damper is symmetrically installed inside the sliding groove. A clamping plate is fixedly installed on one side of the hydraulic damper, and the clamping plate and the sliding rod are movably connected.

[0017] The above technical solution is characterized in that the hydraulic damper facilitates adjustment of the distance between the two clamping plates, and the two clamping plates are used for reinforcement and support.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the transmission assembly includes a drive motor, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting plate, a connecting shaft is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor, a main pulley is fixedly mounted on one end of the connecting shaft, the main pulley is fixedly connected to the second auxiliary traction pulley, a slave pulley is movably mounted on one side of the main pulley, and the slave pulley is fixedly connected to the first auxiliary traction pulley.

[0019] The above technical solution is characterized in that the slave pulley and the master pulley can simultaneously drive the first auxiliary traction wheel and the second auxiliary traction wheel to rotate and guide.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the replacement component includes a connecting plate, which is fixedly arranged on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel. A mounting hole is opened inside the connecting plate, and a clamp is fixedly installed inside the mounting hole. The clamp is movably connected to the counting sensor.

[0021] The above technical solution has the following features: the fixture is convenient for replacing the counting sensor without disassembling a large number of parts.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional auxiliary spinning method for optical fiber production comprises the following steps:

[0023] S1: First, the actual projection taper of the optical fiber preform is combined with the ideal shape to calculate the weight of the shadow part;

[0024] S2: The fiber drawing weight and the corresponding rod feeding position are then given to the workshop staff. The staff conducts the fiber drawing process according to the given values. The optical fiber passes between the first auxiliary traction wheel and the second auxiliary traction wheel and is continuously guided into the upper drawing drum for collection.

[0025] S3: If the values on the weight display and the mileage display are consistent with the theoretically calculated weight, it means that the ideal cone shape has been achieved and the mold-piercing process can be carried out.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0027] 1. Save labor costs. There is no need for staff to weigh the wire back and forth to determine whether it has been drawn into an ideal cone shape, which greatly saves labor costs.

[0028] 2. The speed-up process is fast. Since the spinning process is in an ideal conical shape, it prepares for the speed-up process, making the speed-up process very smooth and reducing the production of waste fiber.

[0029] 3. Easy to use. The new spinning drum has a simple operating principle and is easy to clean.

[0030] 4. Improve production efficiency. Direct measurement can be performed during the drawing process, and timely feedback can be given on whether the ideal taper is reached, which greatly reduces the drawing process time and improves production efficiency.

[0031] 5. High safety and reliability, omitting repeated processes for staff, reducing safety risks, and greatly ensuring personnel safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] For ease of explanation, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the following specific implementations and accompanying drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the wire drawing sleeve and the wire drawing upper cylinder of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component and the reinforcement component of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission component of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the replacement component of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0039] In the figure: 1. Wire drawing sleeve; 2. Wire drawing upper cylinder; 3. Fixed plate; 4. Electric board box; 5. Battery box; 6. Weight sensor; 7. First auxiliary traction wheel; 8. Second auxiliary traction wheel; 9. Counting sensor; 10. Mileage display; 11. Protective box; 12. Adjustment assembly; 121. Handwheel; 122. Movable rotating shaft; 123. Bidirectional screw rod; 124. Positioning nut; 125. Lower movable seat; 126. Adjustment rod; 127. Upper movable seat; 128. Mounting plate; 13. Reinforcement assembly; 131. Sliding rod; 132. Slide groove; 133. Hydraulic damper; 134. Clamping plate; 14. Transmission assembly; 141. Drive motor; 142. Connecting shaft; 143. Main pulley; 144. Slave pulley; 15. Replacement assembly; 151. Connecting plate; 152. Mounting hole; 153. Clamp; 16. Weight display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] Example:

[0042] See also Figure 1 - Figure 6 The present invention provides a technical solution: a multifunctional auxiliary drawing device for optical fiber production, comprising a drawing sleeve 1, a drawing upper cylinder 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the drawing sleeve 1, a fixing plate 3 is fixedly installed inside the drawing sleeve 1, an electric board box 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate 3, a battery box 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate 3, a weight sensor 6 is fixedly installed on the other side of the fixing plate 3, the weight sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the drawing upper cylinder 2, a first auxiliary traction wheel 7 is movably installed above the drawing upper cylinder 2, a second auxiliary traction wheel 8 is movably installed on one side of the first auxiliary traction wheel 7, a counting sensor 9 is movably installed on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8, a mileage display 10 is fixedly installed on the outside of the drawing sleeve 1, a protective box 11 is fixedly installed on one side of the drawing sleeve 1, an adjusting component 12 is arranged inside the protective box 11, a reinforcing component 13 is arranged inside the adjusting component 12, a transmission component 14 is arranged on one side of the adjusting component 12, a replacement component 15 is arranged on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8, and a weight display 16 is fixedly installed on the other side of the drawing sleeve 1.

[0043] The working principle of the above structure is as follows: the staff passes the light through the first auxiliary traction wheel 7 and the second auxiliary traction wheel 8, and introduces it into the interior of the drawing upper drum 2 for collection, uses the counting sensor 9 to record the number of rotations of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8, and then uses the weight sensor 6 to weigh the optical fiber.

[0044] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly 12 includes a handwheel 121, which is movably mounted on one side of the protective box 11. A movable shaft 122 is movably mounted on one side of the handwheel 121 and extends inside the protective box 11. One end of the movable shaft 122 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the protective box 11 with a bidirectional screw rod 123. The top of the bidirectional screw rod 123 is symmetrically threaded with a positioning nut 124. Both positioning nuts 124 are equipped with a lower movable seat 125, and the tops of the two lower movable seats 125 are movably equipped with an adjustment rod 126. The adjustment rod An upper movable seat 127 is movably installed on the top of 126, and a mounting plate 128 is fixedly installed on the top of the upper movable seat 127. The reinforcement component 13 includes a sliding rod 131, and the sliding rod 131 is fixedly installed above the bidirectional screw rod 123. The sliding rod 131 is slidingly connected to the positioning nut 124. A sliding groove 132 is provided inside the positioning nut 124, and a hydraulic damper 133 is symmetrically installed inside the sliding groove 132. A clamping plate 134 is fixedly installed on one side of the hydraulic damper 133, and the clamping plate 134 and the sliding rod 131 are movably connected.

[0045] The working principle of the above structure is as follows: when the height of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8 needs to be adjusted, the hand wheel 121 is turned, the hand wheel 121 drives the movable shaft 122 to rotate, the movable shaft 122 drives the bidirectional screw rod 123 to rotate, the bidirectional screw rod 123 drives the two positioning nuts 124 to adjust towards each other, and the two positioning nuts 124 are used to adjust the adjusting rod 126, and the adjusting rod 126 is used to adjust the mounting plate 128 upward. After the adjustment is completed, the hydraulic damper 133 is started, and the hydraulic damper 133 adjusts the distance between the two clamping plates 134, and the two clamping plates 134 are used to clamp the sliding rod 131 to reinforce and fix the positioning nut 124.

[0046] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 14 includes a drive motor 141, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting plate 128. A connecting shaft 142 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor 141, and a main pulley 143 is fixedly mounted on one end of the connecting shaft 142. The main pulley 143 is fixedly connected to the second auxiliary traction pulley 8, and a slave pulley 144 is movably mounted on one side of the main pulley 143, and the slave pulley 144 is fixedly connected to the first auxiliary traction pulley 7.

[0047] The working principle of the above structure is as follows: the drive motor 141 is started, the drive motor 141 drives the connecting shaft 142 to rotate, the connecting shaft 142 drives the main pulley 143 to rotate, the main pulley 143 drives the slave pulley 144 to rotate with a belt, and the main pulley 143 and the slave pulley 144 respectively drive the second auxiliary traction pulley 8 and the first auxiliary traction pulley 7 to rotate.

[0048] Furthermore, the replacement component 15 includes a connecting plate 151, which is fixedly arranged on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8. A mounting hole 152 is opened inside the connecting plate 151, and a clamp 153 is fixedly installed inside the mounting hole 152. The clamp 153 is movably connected to the counting sensor 9.

[0049] The working principle of the above structure is as follows: when the counting sensor 9 needs to be replaced, the old counting sensor 9 is taken down, and the new counting sensor 9 is inserted into the inside of the mounting hole 152 , and the counting sensor 9 is clamped and fixed with the clamp 153 .

[0050] A multifunctional auxiliary drawing method for optical fiber production, comprising the following steps:

[0051] S1: First, the actual projection taper of the optical fiber preform is combined with the ideal shape to calculate the weight of the shadow part;

[0052] S2: The fiber drawing weight and the corresponding rod feeding position are then given to the workshop staff. The staff then proceeds with the drawing process according to the given values. The optical fiber passes between the first auxiliary traction wheel 7 and the second auxiliary traction wheel 8 and is continuously guided into the drawing upper drum 2 for collection. The counting sensor 9 uses the number of revolutions of the second auxiliary traction wheel 8 to estimate the number of meters of drawn optical fiber.

[0053] S3: The values of the weight display 16 and the mileage display 10 are consistent with the theoretically calculated weight values, indicating that the ideal cone has been achieved and the mold threading process can be carried out. When the optical fiber passes through the guidance of the first auxiliary traction wheel 7 and the second auxiliary traction wheel 8 and enters the new type of drawing upper drum 2 for collection, it can be weighed in time through the weight sensor 6 and the weight can be displayed. The whole process is very efficient and convenient.

[0054] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional auxiliary spinning device for optical fiber production, characterized in that: The invention comprises a drawing sleeve (1), wherein a drawing upper cylinder (2) is fixedly mounted on the top of the drawing sleeve (1), a fixing plate (3) is fixedly mounted inside the drawing sleeve (1), an electric board box (4) is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixing plate (3), a battery box (5) is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixing plate (3), a weight sensor (6) is fixedly mounted on the other side of the fixing plate (3), the weight sensor (6) is fixedly connected to the drawing upper cylinder (2), a first auxiliary traction wheel (7) is movably mounted above the drawing upper cylinder (2), a second auxiliary traction wheel (8) is movably mounted on one side of the first auxiliary traction wheel (7), and a counting sensor (9) is movably mounted on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel (8); a mileage display (10) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the drawing sleeve (1), a protection box (11) is fixedly mounted on one side of the drawing sleeve (1), an adjustment component (12) is arranged inside the protection box (11), and a reinforcement component (13) is arranged inside the adjustment component (12); The adjustment assembly (12) includes a handwheel (121), the handwheel (121) is movably mounted on one side of the protection box (11), a movable shaft (122) is movably mounted on one side of the handwheel (121) and extends inside the protection box (11), one end of the movable shaft (122) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the protection box (11) with a bidirectional screw rod (123), and the top of the bidirectional screw rod (123) is symmetrically threadedly connected to a positioning nut (124); The two positioning nuts (124) are both equipped with lower movable seats (125), and the tops of the two lower movable seats (125) are movably equipped with adjustment rods (126), the tops of the adjustment rods (126) are movably equipped with upper movable seats (127), and the tops of the upper movable seats (127) are fixedly equipped with mounting plates (128); The reinforcement assembly (13) includes a sliding rod (131), which is fixedly installed above the bidirectional screw rod (123). The sliding rod (131) and the positioning nut (124) are slidably connected. A sliding groove (132) is provided inside the positioning nut (124). A hydraulic damper (133) is symmetrically installed inside the sliding groove (132). A clamping plate (134) is fixedly installed on one side of the hydraulic damper (133). The clamping plate (134) and the sliding rod (131) are movably connected.

2. A multifunctional auxiliary spinning device for optical fiber production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transmission component (14) is provided on one side of the adjustment component (12), a replacement component (15) is provided on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel (8), and a weight display (16) is fixedly installed on the other side of the drawing sleeve (1).

3. A multifunctional auxiliary spinning device for optical fiber production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (14) includes a drive motor (141), the drive motor (141) is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting plate (128), a connecting shaft (142) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor (141), a main pulley (143) is fixedly mounted on one end of the connecting shaft (142), the main pulley (143) is fixedly connected to the second auxiliary traction pulley (8), a slave pulley (144) is movably mounted on one side of the main pulley (143), and the slave pulley (144) is fixedly connected to the first auxiliary traction pulley (7).

4. A multifunctional auxiliary spinning device for optical fiber production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The replacement assembly (15) includes a connecting plate (151), the connecting plate (151) being fixedly arranged on one side of the second auxiliary traction wheel (8), a mounting hole (152) being provided inside the connecting plate (151), a clamp (153) being fixedly installed inside the mounting hole (152), and the clamp (153) being movably connected to the counting sensor (9).

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