Optical fiber network and weaving method thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses an optical fiber network and a weaving method thereof, which relate to the field of water defense, wherein the optical fiber network includes a plurality of warp segments connected end to end, a plurality of weft segments connected end to end, and a plurality of locking units, wherein the warp segments are parallel to each other, the weft segments are parallel to each other, and these warp segments and the weft segments are woven from a complete optical fiber cable. When the optical fiber network is laid flat on the ground, from a top-down perspective, each weft segment is located above each warp segment, and the extension direction of the weft segment is perpendicular to the extension direction of the warp segment, and the locking units respectively lock the warp segments and the weft segments at the intersection of the warp segments and the weft segments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of water defense, and in particular to an optical fiber network and a weaving method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Ports are important infrastructures, so how to ensure port safety is a technical problem that the inventors of the present invention have been paying continuous attention to and working on solving. Unlike other infrastructures, port safety not only needs to focus on ground safety and airspace safety, but also on water safety. In order to ensure the safety of the port's waters as much as possible, one of the existing practices is to set up wire mesh at the port's entrance and exit locations to intercept organisms or objects in the water. Although this approach can set up wire mesh at the entire entrance and exit locations of the port for interception, the wire mesh in the water is easily damaged, and it is not easy to be found when and after the wire mesh is damaged. In addition, the method of intercepting the port's entrance and exit locations with wire mesh cannot play an early warning role. Another approach is to set up a sonar system at the port's entrance and exit locations, and the sonar system detects invading organisms or objects, thereby providing an early warning effect. However, the sonar system has the defects of having detection blind spots, being easily damaged and easily interfered with, and the sonar system cannot play a physical interception role.

[0003] A Chinese utility model patent with authorization publication number CN210956276U discloses a port intelligent detection and defense network system, which discloses the following technical solution: a port intelligent detection and defense network system comprising a control system, a signal detection device, and a defense network. The defense network is formed by interweaving optical fiber cables. The control system is signal-connected to the signal detection device, which is signal-connected to the defense network's signal input terminal. The defense network's signal output terminal is connected to the control system via the optical fiber cable signal detection device. The optical fiber cable is composed, from the inside out, of a cable core, a hollow tube, a stainless steel armor layer, a Kevlar fiber layer, and PVC. The cable core consists of two conductors and an optical fiber located between the two conductors. The cable core is located in the hollow tube, and the gap between the two conductors is filled with gel. The optical fiber cables are braided in a "T-shaped" pattern, with connector clamps provided at the intersections. A technical drawback of the aforementioned port intelligent detection and defense network system is that the connector clamps alone cannot reliably clamp the intersections of the optical fiber cables, resulting in poor consistency at different locations of the defense network and affecting its performance. In addition, how to weave a complete optical fiber cable (ie, optoelectronic composite cable) into a mesh is also a technical problem that the inventors of the present invention are committed to solving. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein the locking unit of the optical fiber mesh can not only reliably lock the warp segments and the weft segments at the intersection position of the warp segments and the weft segments, but also can isolate the warp segments and the weft segments in the thickness direction of the optical fiber mesh to avoid direct contact between the warp segments and the weft segments and friction between the two.

[0005] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein the isolation portion of the locking unit is arranged between the warp segment and the weft segment, the first locking cover of the locking unit can reliably lock the warp segment after being covered on the first locking side of the isolation portion, and the second locking cover of the locking unit can reliably lock the weft segment after being covered on the second locking side of the isolation portion, so that the locking unit can reliably lock the warp segment and the weft segment at the intersection position of the warp segment and the weft segment, and when the optical fiber mesh is in use, the locking unit can prevent the warp segment and the weft segment from sliding relative to each other to ensure the regularity of the optical fiber mesh, which is crucial for locating the damaged position of the optical fiber mesh during use.

[0006] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein the isolation portion, the first locking cover and the second locking cover of the locking unit can be made of a material with slight deformation ability, such as rubber, so that when the first locking cover and the isolation portion lock the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation portion can apply appropriate pressure to the warp segment to generate appropriate friction between the first locking cover and the warp segment and between the isolation portion and the warp segment, thereby ensuring that the locking unit reliably locks the warp segment, and accordingly, when the second locking cover and the isolation portion lock the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation portion can apply appropriate pressure to the weft segment to generate appropriate friction between the second locking cover and the weft segment and between the isolation portion and the weft segment, thereby ensuring that the locking unit reliably locks the weft segment.

[0007] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein the locking unit provides a glue filling space, and after the glue is filled and solidified, the glue can bond the first locking cover, the warp segment and the isolation part, and bond the second locking cover, the weft segment and the isolation part, so that the locking unit can reliably lock the warp segment and the weft segment.

[0008] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein when the first locking cover is attached to the first locking side of the isolation part, the first locking cover is automatically fixed to the isolation part, and when the second locking cover is attached to the second locking side of the isolation part, the second locking cover is automatically fixed to the isolation part, so that the locking unit can efficiently lock the warp segment and the weft segment.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein when a complete optical fiber cable is weaved into the optical fiber mesh, the weaving method can prevent the optical fiber cable from being broken, thereby improving the weaving yield of the optical fiber mesh.

[0010] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber mesh and a weaving method thereof, wherein in the process of weaving a complete optical fiber cable into the optical fiber mesh, the weaving method allows the optical fiber cable to bend after passing around a guide wheel. In this way, on the one hand, the weaving method can prevent the optical fiber cable from being broken, and on the other hand, the weaving method can determine the spacing between adjacent warp segments and the spacing between adjacent weft segments through the guide wheel to regularize the optical fiber mesh, which is crucial for locating the damaged position of the optical fiber mesh during use.

[0011] One object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber network and a weaving method thereof, wherein the weaving method allows the optical fiber cable to pull the guide wheel to rotate after passing around the guide wheel to tighten the warp segments and the weft segments, thereby regularizing the optical fiber network.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for weaving an optical fiber network, wherein the weaving method comprises the following steps:

[0013] (a) allowing a complete optical fiber cable to pass sequentially around the first guide wheels of two mutually spaced rows of first direction guide wheel groups, so that the optical fiber cable forms a warp segment between the first guide wheel of one row of the first direction guide wheel groups and the first guide wheel of the other row of the first direction guide wheel groups, wherein the warp segments are parallel to each other;

[0014] (b) allowing the optical fiber cable to sequentially pass around the second guide wheels of two mutually spaced rows of second direction guide wheel groups, so that the optical fiber cable forms a weft segment between the second guide wheels of one row of second direction guide wheel groups and the second guide wheels of the other row of second direction guide wheel groups, wherein the weft segments are parallel to each other, wherein from a top view, the weft segments are located above the warp segments, and the extending directions of the weft segments and the warp segments are perpendicular to each other; and

[0015] (c) allowing a locking unit to lock the warp segments and the weft segments at a crossing position of the warp segments and the weft segments to weave the optical fiber network.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before step (c), the weaving method further comprises the steps of:

[0017] (d) pulling the optical fiber cable horizontally to allow the optical fiber cable to drive each of the first guide wheels to rotate in place to tighten the warp segments, and drive each of the second guide wheels to rotate in place to tighten the weft segments.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the step (c), the locking unit isolates the warp segments and the weft segments in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network to prevent the warp segments and the weft segments from contacting each other.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step (c) further comprises the following steps:

[0020] (c.1) disposing a spacer portion of the locking unit between the warp segment and the weft segment at the intersection of the warp segment and the weft segment, so that the spacer portion separates the warp segment and the weft segment in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network;

[0021] (c.2) providing a first locking cover of the locking unit on a first locking side of the isolation portion, so that the warp segment is locked by the first locking cover and the isolation portion; and

[0022] (c.3) A second locking cover of the locking unit is provided on a second locking side of the isolation portion, so that the weft segment is locked by the second locking cover and the isolation portion.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step (c) further includes the step of: (c.4) allowing one end of a screw to pass through a first through-hole of the first locking cover, an isolation through-hole of the isolation part, and a second through-hole of the second locking cover in sequence and then be screwed onto a nut, so that the first locking cover, the isolation part, and the second locking cover are fixed by the screw and the nut.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step (c.2) further comprises the steps of:

[0025] (c.2.1) allowing a free end of a first locking buckle of the first locking cover to align with a first locking hole of the isolation portion; and

[0026] (c.2.2) Press the first locking cover toward the isolation portion to allow the first locking buckle of the first locking cover to extend into the first locking hole of the isolation portion, and when the first locking cover is attached to the first locking side of the isolation portion, the first locking buckle of the first locking cover automatically locks the isolation portion, thereby covering the first locking cover on the first locking side of the isolation portion.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step (c.3) further comprises the steps of:

[0028] (c.3.1) allowing a free end of a second locking buckle of the second locking cover to align with a second locking hole of the isolation portion; and

[0029] (c.3.2) Press the second locking cover toward the isolation portion to allow the second locking buckle of the second locking cover to extend into the second locking hole of the isolation portion, and when the second locking cover is attached to the second locking side of the isolation portion, the second locking buckle of the second locking cover automatically locks the isolation portion, thereby covering the second locking cover on the second locking side of the isolation portion.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in step (c.1), the warp segment is allowed to be positioned in a first positioning groove of the isolation portion provided on the first locking side, and the weft segment is allowed to be positioned in a second positioning groove of the isolation portion provided on the second locking side, thereby preventing the isolation portion from falling from between the warp segment and the weft segment before steps (c.2) and (c.3) are completed.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after step (c.3), step (c) further includes the steps of: pouring glue between the first locking cover and the isolation part to bond the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured, and pouring glue between the second locking cover and the isolation part to bond the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after the glue is poured into a second glue pouring space formed between the second locking cover and the isolation part through a glue pouring port of the locking unit provided on the second locking cover, the glue flows through a glue pouring channel of the isolation part to and is able to fill a first glue pouring space formed between the first locking cover and the isolation part, so that the portion of the warp segment exposed to the first glue pouring space and the portion of the weft segment exposed to the second glue pouring space are wrapped with glue, thereby bonding the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation part, and bonding the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides an optical fiber network comprising:

[0034] a plurality of parallel meridian segments connected end to end; and

[0035] a plurality of parallel weft segments connected end to end, wherein the warp segments and the weft segments are woven from a complete optical fiber cable; when the optical fiber network is laid flat, from a top view, each weft segment is located above each warp segment, and the extending direction of the weft segments is perpendicular to the extending direction of the warp segments; and

[0036] Multiple locking units, wherein the locking unit further includes an isolation portion, a first locking cover and a second locking cover, the isolation portion is arranged between the warp segment and the weft segment at the intersection position of the warp segment and the weft segment, the first locking cover is covered on the first locking side of the isolation portion so that the warp segment is locked by the first locking cover and the isolation portion, and the second locking cover is covered on the second locking side of the isolation portion so that the weft segment is locked by the second locking cover and the isolation portion.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the isolation portion has a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove, the first positioning groove is arranged on the first isolation side, the second positioning groove is arranged on the second isolation side, and the extension direction of the first positioning groove and the extension direction of the second positioning groove are perpendicular to each other, wherein a portion of the warp segment is positioned in the first positioning groove of the isolation portion, and a portion of the weft segment is positioned in the second positioning groove of the isolation portion.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the isolation portion has at least one isolation portion through-hole, the first locking cover has at least one first through-hole, the second locking cover has at least one second through-hole, the first through-holes of the first locking cover, the isolation portion through-holes and the second through-holes of the second locking cover correspond to and are connected, wherein the locking unit further includes at least one screw-mounted component, the screw-mounted component includes a screw and a nut, one end of the screw is screwed onto the nut after passing through the first through-hole of the first locking cover, the isolation portion through-hole and the second through-hole of the second locking cover in sequence, so that the first locking cover, the isolation portion and the second locking cover are fixed by the screw and the nut.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first locking cover has at least one first locking buckle, the free end of the first locking buckle is provided with a first locking protrusion, the second locking cover has at least one second locking buckle, the free end of the second locking buckle is provided with a second locking protrusion, the isolation portion has at least one first locking hole and at least one second locking hole, wherein the size of the first locking hole of the isolation portion is slightly larger than the size of the first locking buckle of the first locking cover, so that the first locking buckle is allowed to deform in the first locking hole when the first locking buckle of the first locking cover is inserted into the first locking hole of the isolation portion, and when the first locking cover is attached to the first locking side of the isolation portion, the first The first locking protrusion of the first locking buckle of the locking cover automatically hooks the second locking side of the isolation part to fix the first locking cover to the isolation part, wherein the size of the second locking hole of the isolation part is slightly larger than the size of the second locking buckle of the locking cover to allow the second locking buckle to deform in the second locking hole when the second locking buckle of the second locking cover is inserted into the second locking hole of the isolation part, and when the second locking cover is attached to the second locking side of the isolation part, the second locking protrusion of the second locking buckle of the second locking cover automatically hooks the first locking side of the isolation part to fix the second locking cover to the isolation part.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the isolation portion has at least one first groove and at least one second groove, wherein the first groove extends from the first locking side toward the second locking side, the first groove is connected to the second locking hole, and the size of the first groove is larger than the size of the second locking hole, so as to allow the isolation portion to form a first hook in the first groove, and the second locking protrusion of the second locking buckle of the second locking cover is configured to hook the first hook of the isolation portion, wherein the second groove extends from the second locking side toward the first locking side, the second groove is connected to the first locking hole, and the size of the second groove is larger than the size of the first locking hole, so as to allow the isolation portion to form a second hook in the second groove, and the first locking protrusion of the first locking buckle of the first locking cover is configured to hook the second hook of the isolation portion.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first locking cover has four first locking buckles, and the second locking cover has four second locking buckles. Correspondingly, the isolation part has four first locking holes and four second locking holes. Each of the first locking buckles of the first locking cover corresponds one-to-one to each of the first locking holes of the isolation part, and each of the second locking buckles of the second locking cover corresponds one-to-one to each of the second locking holes of the isolation part, wherein the direction of the first locking protrusion of the first locking buckle of the first locking cover is perpendicular to the direction of the second locking protrusion of the second locking buckle of the second locking cover.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking unit has a first glue pouring space and a second glue pouring space, wherein the first glue pouring space is formed between the first locking cover and the isolation portion, and a portion of the warp segment is exposed to the first glue pouring space. After the glue poured into the first glue pouring space is cured, the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation portion are bonded by the glue, wherein the second glue pouring space is formed between the second locking cover and the isolation portion, and a portion of the weft segment is exposed to the second glue pouring space. After the glue poured into the second glue pouring space is cured, the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation portion are bonded by the glue.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking unit has a glue pouring port, which is provided on the second locking cover and connected to the second glue pouring space, and the isolation portion has a glue pouring channel, which connects the first glue pouring space and the second glue pouring space.

[0044] Compared with the prior art, the optical fiber network of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0045] First, on the one hand, the locking unit can reliably lock the warp segment and the weft segment to prevent the warp segment and the weft segment from sliding relative to each other when the optical fiber network is in use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the optical fiber network. On the other hand, in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network, the locking unit physically isolates the warp segment and the weft segment to prevent the warp segment and the weft segment from rubbing against each other.

[0046] Second, the locking unit allows glue to be poured into the first glue pouring space formed between the first locking cover and the isolation part, so that the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation part are bonded by the cured glue, thereby further improving the reliability of the locking unit locking the warp segment. The locking unit allows glue to be poured into the second glue pouring space formed between the second locking cover and the isolation part, so that the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation part are bonded by the cured glue, thereby further improving the reliability of the locking unit locking the weft segment.

[0047] Third, the glue pouring channel of the partition portion connects the first glue pouring space and the second glue pouring space. When glue is poured through the glue pouring port provided on the second locking cover, glue is allowed to fill the first glue pouring space and the second glue pouring space through the glue pouring channel of the partition portion. This not only helps to improve the glue pouring efficiency, but also provides the possibility for automated glue pouring.

[0048] Fourth, the weaving method of the present invention provides two rows of first direction guide wheel groups spaced apart from each other and two rows of second direction guide wheel groups spaced apart from each other, wherein the extension direction of the first direction guide wheel group and the extension direction of the second direction guide wheel group are perpendicular to each other, and a complete optical fiber cable is sequentially passed around each of the first guide wheels of the two rows of the first direction guide wheel groups, so that the warp segments are formed by the optical fiber cable between the first guide wheel of one row of the first direction guide wheel groups and the first guide wheel of the other row of the first direction guide wheel groups, and after all the first guide wheels are wound with optical fiber cables, the optical fiber cable is once again passed around each of the second guide wheels of the two rows of the second direction guide wheel groups, so that the weft segments are formed by the optical fiber cable between the second guide wheel of one row of the second direction guide wheel groups and the second guide wheel of the other row of the second direction guide wheel groups, and after all the second guide wheels are wound with optical fiber cables After the fiber optic cables are laid, the warp segments and the weft segments are locked at their intersection positions by the locking unit to weave the optical fiber mesh. In this way, on the one hand, during the process of weaving the optical fiber mesh, the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel can prevent the optical fiber cables from being broken, so as to improve the weaving yield of the optical fiber mesh. On the other hand, the diameter of the first guide wheel determines the width between adjacent warp segments, and the diameter of the second guide wheel determines the width between adjacent weft segments. Therefore, before weaving the optical fiber mesh, the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel of appropriate sizes can be selected according to design requirements to weave optical fiber meshes of different specifications and make the optical fiber mesh more regular. Moreover, the regular optical fiber mesh is crucial for locating the damaged position of the optical fiber mesh during use.

[0049] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be disclosed and illustrated in the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an optical fiber network according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 2 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of a local position of the optical fiber network according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 3 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of another perspective of a local position of the optical fiber network according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a partial position of the optical fiber network according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention from one perspective.

[0054] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of a local position of the optical fiber network according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0055] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of a local position of the optical fiber network according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local position of the optical fiber network in one direction according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a local position of the optical fiber network in another direction according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from one perspective of a modified example of a locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another perspective of the above-mentioned modified example of the locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 11 It is a schematic exploded view of the above-mentioned deformation example of the locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment of the present invention from one perspective.

[0061] Figure 12 It is a schematic exploded view from another perspective of the above-mentioned modified example of the locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 13 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of one position of the above-mentioned modified example of the locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 14 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of another position of the above-mentioned modified example of the locking unit of the optical fiber network according to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 15 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a braiding device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is used to braid an optical fiber cable into the optical fiber network.

[0065] Figure 16 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a guide wheel assembly of the knitting device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 17 It is a schematic exploded view of the guide wheel assembly of the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention from one perspective.

[0067] Figure 18 It is a schematic exploded view from another perspective of the guide wheel assembly of the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Figure 19 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the guide wheel assembly of the braiding device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figure 20 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing one of the steps of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention as a whole.

[0070] Figure 21 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the second step of weaving the optical fiber mesh by the weaving device of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention as a whole.

[0071] Figure 22 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the third step of weaving the optical fiber mesh by the weaving device of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention as a whole.

[0072] Figure 23 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the fourth step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 24 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the fifth step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 25 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the sixth step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 26 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the seventh step of weaving the optical fiber mesh by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 27 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the eighth step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 28 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram partially showing the ninth step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 29 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the tenth step of weaving the optical fiber mesh by the weaving device according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention as a whole.

[0079] Figure 30 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the eleventh step of weaving the optical fiber network by the weaving device of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention from the overall perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0080] Before describing in detail any embodiment of the present invention, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited in its application to the construction and arrangement details of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following figures. The present invention is capable of other embodiments and can be practiced or carried out in various ways. In addition, it should be understood that the words and terms used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered restrictive. The use of "comprises," "includes," or "has" and variations thereof herein is intended to cover the items and their equivalents set forth below, as well as additional items. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mount," "connect," "support," and "couple" and variations thereof are used broadly and cover both direct and indirect mounting, connection, support, and coupling. In addition, "connect" and "couple" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings.

[0081] Furthermore, on the first hand, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore the above terms cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention; on the second hand, the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element may be multiple, and the term "one" cannot be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0082] Reference is made to the accompanying drawings of the present invention. Figures 1 to 8In the following description, an optical fiber network 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be disclosed and explained, wherein the optical fiber network 100 includes a plurality of warp segments 10 connected end to end and parallel to each other, a plurality of weft segments 20 connected end to end and parallel to each other, and a plurality of locking units 30, wherein the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 are woven from a complete optical fiber cable, and when the optical fiber network 100 is laid flat, from a top view, the weft segments 20 are located above the warp segments 10, and the extension direction of the weft segments 20 is parallel to the direction of the warp segments 10. The extension directions of the warp segments 10 are perpendicular to each other, wherein the locking unit 30 is constructed to lock the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 at the intersection position of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 to prevent the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 from sliding relative to each other when the optical fiber network 100 is in use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the optical fiber network 100. At the same time, in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network 100, the locking unit 30 physically isolates the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 to prevent the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 from rubbing against each other.

[0083] Specifically, now turn to the attached Figures 2 to 8 The locking unit 30 includes a first locking cover 31, a second locking cover 32, and an isolation portion 33. The isolation portion 33 has a first locking side 331 and a second locking side 332 corresponding to the first locking side 331. The isolation portion 33 is disposed between the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 at the intersection of the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20, so that the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 are physically isolated by the isolation portion 33 to prevent the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 from being locked. The weft segment 20 is in direct contact, wherein the first locking cover 31 is covered on the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33 so that the warp segment 10 is locked by the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33, wherein the second locking cover 32 is covered on the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33 so that the weft segment 20 is locked by the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33, so that the locking unit 30 locks and physically isolates the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20.

[0084] Furthermore, the isolation portion 33 has a first positioning groove 333, the first positioning groove 333 is arranged on the first locking side 331, and the first locking cover 31 has a first accommodating groove 311, wherein when the first locking cover 31 is covered on the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, the position of the first accommodating groove 311 of the first locking cover 31 corresponds to the position of the first positioning groove 333 of the isolation portion 33, so as to form a first threading channel 34 of the locking unit 30 for accommodating the warp segment 10. The diameter of the first threading channel 34 of the locking unit 30 is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the warp segment 10. In this way, after the first locking cover 31 is covered on the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 can apply appropriate pressure to the warp segment 10 to generate appropriate friction between the first locking cover 31 and the warp segment 10 and between the isolation portion 33 and the warp segment 10, so that the locking unit 30 is reliably locked to the warp segment 10.

[0085] Preferably, the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 can be made of a material with slight deformation ability, such as rubber, so that when the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 lock the warp segment 10, the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 can apply appropriate pressure to the warp segment 10, so as to generate appropriate friction between the first locking cover 31 and the warp segment 10 and between the isolation portion 33 and the warp segment 10, so that the locking unit 30 is reliably locked to the warp segment 10 and prevent the warp segment 10 from being damaged by excessive pressure.

[0086] Correspondingly, the isolation portion 33 has a second positioning groove 334, the second positioning groove 334 is arranged on the second locking side 332, and the second locking cover 32 has a second accommodating groove 321, wherein when the second locking cover 32 is covered on the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, the position of the second accommodating groove 321 of the second locking cover 32 corresponds to the position of the second positioning groove 334 of the isolation portion 33, so as to form a second threading channel 35 of the locking unit 30 for accommodating the weft segment 20. The diameter of the second threading channel 35 of the locking unit 30 is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the weft segment 20. In this way, after the second locking cover 32 is covered on the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 can apply appropriate pressure to the weft segment 20 to generate appropriate friction between the second locking cover 32 and the weft segment 20 and between the isolation portion 33 and the weft segment 20, so that the locking unit 30 is reliably locked to the weft segment 20.

[0087] Preferably, the second locking cover 32 can also be made of a material with slight deformation ability, such as rubber. In this way, when the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 lock the weft segment 32, the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 can apply pressure to the weft segment 20, so as to generate appropriate friction between the second locking cover 32 and the weft segment 20 and between the isolation portion 33 and the weft segment 20, so that the locking unit 30 can reliably lock the weft segment 20 and prevent the weft segment 20 from being damaged by excessive pressure.

[0088] That is to say, after the first locking cover 31 is covered on the first locking side 331 of the isolation part 33, a portion of the warp segment 10 is retained in the first threading channel 34 of the locking unit 30, and the first locking cover 31 and the isolation part 33 provide a clamping force to clamp the warp segment 10, so as to reliably lock the locking unit 30 to the warp segment 10. Correspondingly, after the second locking cover 32 is covered on the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33, a portion of the weft segment 20 is retained in the second threading channel 35 of the locking unit 30, and the second locking cover 32 and the isolation part 33 provide a clamping force to clamp the weft segment 20, so that the locking unit 30 locks and physically isolates the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20.

[0089] Now go to the attached Figures 4 to 6The first locking cover 31 further has at least one first through-hole 312, the second locking cover 32 further has at least one second through-hole 322, and the isolation portion 33 further has at least one isolation portion through-hole 335. After the first locking cover 31 and the second locking cover 32 are respectively covered on the first locking side 331 and the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, the first through-hole 312 of the first locking cover 31, the isolation portion through-hole 335 of the isolation portion 33 and the second through-hole 322 of the second locking cover 32 correspond to and are connected. The locking unit 30 further includes at least one screw-mounted component 36, which includes a screw 361 and a nut 362. One end of the screw 361 passes through the second through-hole 322 of the second locking cover 32, the isolation part through-hole 335 of the isolation part 33 and the first through-hole 312 of the first locking cover 31 in sequence, and then is screwed onto the nut 362, so that the screw 361 and the nut 362 cooperate with each other to fix the first locking cover 31, the isolation part 33 and the second locking cover 32, and enable the first locking cover 31 and the isolation part 33 to provide a suitable clamping force for locking the locking unit 30 to the warp segment 10, and enable the second locking cover 32 and the isolation part 33 to provide a suitable clamping force for locking the locking unit 30 to the weft segment 20. It can be understood that by controlling the installation position of the screw 361 and the nut 362, the magnitude of the clamping force generated between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation part 33 and the magnitude of the clamping force generated between the second locking cover 32 and the isolation part 33 can be controlled.

[0090] In some specific examples of the optical fiber network 100 of the present invention, the first locking cover 31 has four first perforations 312, and the four first perforations 312 are arranged at intervals on the edge of the first locking cover 31. The second locking cover 32 has four second perforations 322, and the four second perforations 322 are arranged at intervals on the edge of the second locking cover 32. The isolation part 33 has four isolation part perforations 335, and the four isolation part perforations 335 are arranged at intervals on the edge of the isolation part 33. After the first locking cover 31 and the second locking cover 32 are respectively covered on the first locking side 331 and the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33, the four first perforations 312 of the first locking cover 31, the four isolation part perforations 335 of the isolation part 33 and the four second perforations 322 of the second locking cover 32 correspond one to one. The locking unit 30 includes four screw-on components 36, and the screw 361 of each screw-on component 36 passes through each second through-hole 322 of the second locking cover 32, each isolation through-hole 335 of the isolation part 33 and each first through-hole 312 of the first locking cover 31 in sequence, so that the first locking cover 31, the isolation part 33 and the second locking cover 32 are fixed by the four screw-on components 36. Through the above-mentioned structure, the four screw-mounted components 36 allow the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 to provide a balanced clamping force in the entire circumferential direction, so that not only the locking unit 30 can reliably lock the warp segment 10, but also the portion of the warp segment 10 retained in the first threading channel 34 of the locking unit 30 is subjected to balanced pressure to protect the warp segment 10. Correspondingly, the four screw-mounted components 36 allow the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 to provide a balanced clamping force in the entire circumferential direction, so that not only the locking unit 30 can reliably lock the weft segment 20, but also the portion of the weft segment 20 retained in the second threading channel 35 of the locking unit 30 is subjected to balanced pressure to protect the weft segment 20.

[0091] Now go to the attached Figures 6 to 8The locking unit 30 further has a first glue pouring space 37 and a second glue pouring space 38, wherein the first glue pouring space 37 is formed between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33, and a portion of the warp segment 10 is exposed to the first glue pouring space 37 of the locking unit 30. After the glue is poured into the first glue pouring space 37 and solidified, the glue can bond the warp segment 10, the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 to further reliably lock the locking unit 30 and the warp segment 10, wherein the second glue pouring space 38 is formed between the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33, and a portion of the weft segment 20 is exposed to the second glue pouring space 38 of the locking unit 30. After the glue is poured into the second glue pouring space 38 and solidified, the glue can bond the weft segment 20, the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 to further reliably lock the locking unit 30 and the warp segment 10.

[0092] That is, the locking unit 30 and the warp segment 10 are locked to each other not only by the friction force generated between the first locking cover 31 and the warp segment 10 and the friction force generated between the isolation portion 33 and the warp segment 10, but also by the adhesive force provided by the glue, so that the locking unit 30 and the warp segment 10 are reliably locked. The locking unit 30 and the weft segment 20 are locked to each other not only by the friction force generated between the second locking cover 32 and the weft segment 20 and the friction force generated between the isolation portion 33 and the weft segment 20, but also by the adhesive force provided by the glue, so that the locking unit 30 and the weft segment 20 are reliably locked.

[0093] In this specific example of the optical fiber network 100 of the present invention, all the intersection positions of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 are provided with a locking unit 30, so that the optical fiber network 100 will not be deformed during the use of the optical fiber network 100, so that the optical fiber network 100 always remains regular, which is crucial for locating the damaged position of the optical fiber network 100 during use.

[0094] Continue to refer to the attached Figures 6 to 8The isolation portion 33 has a glue pouring channel 336, and the glue pouring channel 336 is connected to the first glue pouring space 37 and the second glue pouring space 38 of the locking unit 30. The locking unit 30 further has a glue pouring port 39, and the glue pouring port 39 is provided on the second locking cover 32 and is connected to the second glue pouring space 38, wherein glue is allowed to be poured into the second glue pouring space 38 through the glue pouring port 39 of the locking unit 30, and the glue poured into the second glue pouring space 38 is poured into the first glue pouring space 37 and the second glue pouring space 38 through the glue pouring channel 336 of the isolation portion 33. A glue pouring space 37, so that the first glue pouring space 37 of the locking unit 30, the glue pouring channel 336 of the isolation portion 33, the second glue pouring space 38 of the locking unit 30 and the glue pouring port 39 are all filled with glue, and the glue can bond the first locking cover 31, the warp segment 10, the isolation portion 33, the weft segment 20 and the second locking cover 32 after curing, so that the locking unit 30 can reliably lock the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 at the intersection position of the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20.

[0095] Attachment Figures 9 to 14 A modified example of the locking unit 30 is shown. Figures 2 to 8 The locking unit 30 shown is different in that Figures 9 to 14 In this specific example of the locking unit 30 shown, the first locking cover 31 can be automatically fixed to the isolation part 33 when it is covered on the first locking side 331 of the isolation part 33, and the second locking cover 32 can be automatically fixed to the isolation part 33 when it is covered on the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33.

[0096] Specifically, refer to the attached Figures 11 to 14The first locking cover 31 has at least one first locking buckle 313, and the free end of the first locking buckle 313 is provided with a first locking protrusion 3131. The isolation portion 33 has at least one first locking hole 337. The size of the first locking hole 337 of the isolation portion 33 is slightly larger than the size of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31. The process of fixing the first locking cover 31 to the isolation portion 33 is as follows: first, allow the free end of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 to align with the first locking hole of the isolation portion 33. 337. Secondly, press the first locking cover 31 toward the isolation part 33 to allow the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 to extend into the first locking hole 337 of the isolation part 33, and when the first locking cover 31 is attached to the first locking side 331 of the isolation part 33, the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 automatically locks the isolation part 33, thereby covering the first locking cover 31 on the first locking side 331 of the isolation part 33.

[0097] It is worth mentioning that when the first locking cover 31 is pressed toward the isolation part 33 to allow the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 to extend into the first locking hole 337 of the isolation part 33, the inner wall of the isolation part 33 for forming the first locking hole 337 squeezes the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31, so that the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 is deformed in the direction away from the first locking protrusion 3131 and accumulates elastic potential energy. When the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 is exposed from the first locking hole 337 of the isolation part 33, the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 automatically restores its original shape to allow the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 to automatically lock the isolation part 33, thereby covering the first locking cover 31 on the first locking side 331 of the isolation part 33.

[0098] With attached Figures 2 to 8 The locking unit 30 shown is the same as Figures 9 to 14In the illustrated example of the locking unit 30, the locking unit 30 forms a first glue-filling space 37 between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 to allow for the injection of glue. After curing, the glue can bond the first locking cover 31, the warp segment 10, and the isolation portion 33, thereby reliably locking the locking unit 30 to the warp segment 10. Furthermore, by injecting glue into the first glue-filling space 37 of the locking unit 30, shaking caused by assembly errors between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 can be avoided, thereby preventing the impact on optical signal transmission in the optical fiber network 100 and improving the reliability of the optical fiber network 100.

[0099] In some specific examples of the present invention, when the first locking cover 31 is attached to the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 automatically locks the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, so as to reliably cover the first locking cover 31 on the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33. In this specific example of the present invention, refer to the attached Figure 14 The isolation portion 33 has a second groove 338 and a second hook platform 339. The second groove 338 extends from the second locking side 332 to the first locking side 331. The second groove 338 is connected to the first locking hole 337, and the size of the second groove 338 is larger than the size of the first locking hole 337 to allow the isolation portion 33 to form the second hook platform 339 in the second groove 338. When the first locking cover 31 is attached to the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 automatically locks the second hook platform 339 of the isolation portion 33, and the first locking protrusion 3131 of the first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 can not protrude from the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33 to avoid affecting the installation relationship between the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33.

[0100] Now go to the attached Figure 11 and Figure 12 The first locking cover 31 has four first locking buckles 313, and the isolation part 33 has four first locking holes 337, four second grooves 338 and four second hook platforms 339. Each first locking buckle 313 of the first locking cover 31 corresponds one to one with each first locking hole 337, each second groove 338 and each second hook platform 339 of the isolation part 33, so as to reliably lock the first locking cover 31 to the isolation part 33.

[0101] Continue to refer to the attached Figures 11 to 14 The second locking cover 32 has at least one second locking buckle 323, and the free end of the second locking buckle 323 is provided with a second locking protrusion 3231. The isolation portion 33 has at least one second locking hole 3310. The size of the second locking hole 3310 of the isolation portion 33 is slightly larger than the size of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32. When fixing the second locking cover 32 to the isolation portion 33: first, allow the free end of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 to align with the second locking hole of the isolation portion 33. 3310. Secondly, press the second locking cover 32 toward the isolation part 33 to allow the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 to extend into the second locking hole 3310 of the isolation part 33, and when the second locking cover 32 is attached to the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33, the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 automatically locks the isolation part 33, thereby covering the second locking cover 32 on the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33.

[0102] It is worth mentioning that when the second locking cover 32 is pressed toward the isolation part 33 and the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 is allowed to extend into the second locking hole 3310 of the isolation part 33, the inner wall of the isolation part 33 for forming the second locking hole 3310 squeezes the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32, so that the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 is deformed in the direction away from the second locking protrusion 3231 and accumulates elastic potential energy. When the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 is exposed from the second locking hole 3310 of the isolation part 33, the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 automatically restores its original shape to allow the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 to automatically lock the isolation part 33, thereby covering the second locking cover 32 on the second locking side 332 of the isolation part 33.

[0103] With attached Figures 2 to 8 The locking unit 30 shown is the same as Figures 9 to 14In the illustrated example of the locking unit 30, a second glue-filling space 38 is formed between the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 to allow for the injection of glue. After curing, the glue bonds the second locking cover 32, the weft segment 20, and the isolation portion 33, thereby reliably locking the locking unit 30 to the weft segment 20. Furthermore, by injecting glue into the second glue-filling space 38 of the locking unit 30, shaking caused by assembly errors between the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 can be avoided, thereby preventing the optical signal transmission of the optical fiber network 100 from being affected and improving the reliability of the optical fiber network 100.

[0104] In some specific examples of the present invention, when the second locking cover 32 is attached to the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 automatically locks the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, so as to reliably cover the second locking cover 32 on the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33. In this specific example of the present invention, refer to the attached Figure 13 The isolation portion 33 has a first groove 3311 and a first hook platform 3312, the first groove 3311 extends from the first locking side 331 to the second locking side 332, the first groove 3311 is connected to the second locking hole 3310, and the size of the first groove 3311 is larger than the size of the second locking hole 3310, so as to allow the isolation portion 33 to form the first hook platform 3312 in the first groove 3311. When the second locking cover 32 is attached to the second locking side 332 of the isolation portion 33, the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 automatically locks the second hook platform 339 of the isolation portion 33, and the second locking protrusion 3231 of the second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 can not protrude from the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33 to avoid affecting the installation relationship between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33.

[0105] Now go to the attached Figure 11 and Figure 12 The second locking cover 32 has four second locking buckles 323, and the isolation part 33 has four second locking holes 3310, four first grooves 3311 and four first hook platforms 3312. Each second locking buckle 323 of the second locking cover 32 corresponds one-to-one to each second locking hole 3310, each first groove 3311 and each first hook platform 3312 of the isolation part 33, so as to reliably lock the second locking cover 32 to the isolation part 33.

[0106] Attachment Figures 15 to 19 A braiding device 200 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is used to assist in braiding the optical fiber cable into the optical fiber network 100, wherein the braiding device 200 includes a first column first direction guide wheel group 210, a second column first direction guide wheel group 220, a first column second direction guide wheel group 230 and a second column second direction guide wheel group 240, the first column first direction guide wheel group 210 and the second column first direction guide wheel group 220 are arranged at intervals from each other, the first column second direction guide wheel group 230 and the second column second direction guide wheel group 240 are arranged at intervals from each other, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, so that from a top view, the first column first direction guide wheel group 210, the second column first direction guide wheel group 220, the first column second direction guide wheel group 230 and the second column second direction guide wheel group 240 are arranged in a rectangular shape,

[0107] Furthermore, the weaving device 200 includes at least one base plate 250, and the first column first direction guide wheel group 210, the second column first direction guide wheel group 220, the first column second direction guide wheel group 230 and the second column second direction guide wheel group 240 are respectively composed of a plurality of guide wheel assemblies 40 spaced apart from each other, and each of the guide wheel assemblies 40 is respectively arranged on the base plate 250, so that the base plate 250 arranges the plurality of guide wheel assemblies 40 into the first column first direction guide wheel group 210, arranges the plurality of guide wheel assemblies 40 into the second column first direction guide wheel group 220, arranges the plurality of guide wheel assemblies 40 into the first column second direction guide wheel group 230, and arranges the plurality of guide wheel assemblies 40 into the second column second direction guide wheel group 240.

[0108] The guide wheel assembly 40 includes a column 41 and a guide wheel 42, wherein the bottom end of the column 41 is mounted on the base plate 250, wherein the guide wheel 42 includes a guide wheel body 421 and a guide wheel cover 422 and has a guide wheel groove 423, the guide wheel body 421 has a body mounting hole 4211, the guide wheel cover 422 has a cover mounting hole 4221, the guide wheel body 421 is rotatably mounted on the top end of the column 41 in a manner allowing the top end of the column 41 to penetrate into the body mounting hole 4211 of the guide wheel body 421, the guide wheel cover 422 is stacked above the guide wheel body 421 in a manner allowing the top end of the column 41 to penetrate into the cover mounting hole 4221 of the guide wheel cover 422, so as to form the guide wheel groove 423 between the guide wheel body 421 and the guide wheel cover 422.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide wheel assembly 40 further includes a supporting column 43, which is mounted on the column 41 and is located below the guide wheel body 421 of the guide wheel 42, so that the guide wheel 42 is supported by the supporting column 43 to a suitable height. It is understood that the height at which the guide wheel 42 is supported can be adjusted by replacing the supporting columns 43 with different heights, thereby facilitating adjustment of all the guide wheel assemblies 40 to a height position where the guide wheel grooves 423 of the guide wheels 42 are flush.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the column 41 has a thread, and the guide wheel assembly 40 further includes an assembly nut 44. The thread of the assembly nut 44 and the thread of the column 41 cooperate with each other to screw the assembly nut 44 onto the column 41, so that the assembly nut 44 maintains the guide wheel cover 422 in a position stacked above the guide wheel body 421.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide wheel assembly 40 further includes a protective sleeve 45, which is sleeved on the top of the column 41 and supported by the supporting column 43, and the protective sleeve 45 has a smooth outer surface, wherein the guide wheel body 421 is sleeved on the protective sleeve 45 to allow a portion of the protective sleeve 45 to be retained in the main body mounting hole 4211 of the guide wheel body 421, and the smooth outer surface of the protective sleeve 45 and the guide wheel body 421 for forming The smooth inner surfaces of the main body mounting hole 4211 fit together to allow the guide wheel main body 421 to rotate smoothly, wherein the guide wheel cover 422 is mounted on the protective sleeve 45 to allow a portion of the protective sleeve 45 to be retained in the cover mounting hole 4221 of the guide wheel cover 422, and the smooth outer surface of the protective sleeve 45 and the smooth inner surface of the guide wheel cover 422 for forming the cover mounting hole 4221 fit together to allow the guide wheel cover 422 to rotate smoothly. To facilitate the description and understanding of the contents of the present invention, in the following description, the guide wheel assembly 40 arranged to form the first row of first direction guide wheel groups 210 and the second row of first direction guide wheel groups 220 is defined as a first guide wheel assembly 40a, and therefore, the first guide wheel assembly 40a includes a first guide wheel 42a. Correspondingly, the guide wheel assembly 40 arranged to form the first row of second direction guide wheel groups 230 and the second row of second direction guide wheel groups 240 is defined as a second guide wheel assembly 40b, and therefore, the second guide wheel assembly 40b includes a second guide wheel 42b.

[0112] Further, please refer to the attached Figure 15The braiding device 200 includes at least one adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c, which is disposed between the first row of first-direction guide wheel groups 210 and the second row of first-direction guide wheel groups 220, and between the first row of second-direction guide wheel groups 230 and the second row of second-direction guide wheel groups 240. The specific structure of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c is the same as that of the first guide wheel assembly 40a and the second guide wheel assembly 40b, differing only in position and function. Preferably, the braiding device 200 includes a plurality of the adjustment guide wheel assemblies 40c, and the extension direction of these adjustment guide wheel assemblies 40c is the same as the extension direction of the first row of first-direction guide wheel groups 210 and the second row of first-direction guide wheel groups 220.

[0113] Now go to the attached Figures 20 to 30 , which describes in detail the process of the braiding device 200 assisting in braiding the optical fiber cables into the optical fiber network 100.

[0114] Reference Attachment Figure 21 and Figure 22 , allowing the optical fiber cable to bypass the first guide wheel 42a of the first column first direction guide wheel group 210, the first guide wheel 42a of the second column first direction guide wheel group 220 and the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c in sequence, so that the optical fiber cable forms the warp segment 10 between the first guide wheel 42a of the first column first direction guide wheel group 210 and the first guide wheel 42a of the second column first direction guide wheel group 220, and each of the warp segments 10 is parallel to each other.

[0115] It can be understood that after the optical fiber cable passes around the first guide wheel 42a, the portion of the optical fiber cable that contacts the first guide wheel 42a is retained in the guide wheel groove 423 of the first guide wheel 42a to prevent the optical fiber cable from moving downward after passing around the first guide wheel 42a due to its own gravity. Accordingly, after the optical fiber cable passes around the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c, the portion of the optical fiber cable that contacts the guide wheel 42 is retained in the guide wheel groove 423 of the guide wheel 42 to prevent the optical fiber cable from moving downward after passing around the guide wheel 42 due to its own gravity.

[0116] It is worth mentioning that the spacing between adjacent warp segments 10 is related to the size of the first guide wheel 42 a , so the spacing between adjacent warp segments 10 can be adjusted by replacing the first guide wheel 42 a with a different size.

[0117] Reference Attachment Figure 22After the optical fiber cable passes around the first guide wheel 42a of all the first column first direction guide wheel groups 210 and the first guide wheel 42a of all the second column second direction guide wheel groups 220, the optical fiber cable is allowed to sequentially pass over the second guide wheel 42b of the first column second direction guide wheel group 230, the second guide wheel 42b of the second column second direction guide wheel group 240 and the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c, so that the optical fiber cable forms the weft segment 20 between the second guide wheel 42b of the first column second direction guide wheel group 230 and the second guide wheel 42b of the second column second direction guide wheel group 240, and each of the weft segments 20 is parallel to each other.

[0118] It can be understood that after the optical fiber cable passes around the second guide wheel 42b, the portion of the optical fiber cable that contacts the second guide wheel 42b is retained in the guide wheel groove 423 of the second guide wheel 42b, so as to prevent the optical fiber cable from moving downward after passing around the second guide wheel 42b due to its own weight. Correspondingly, after the optical fiber cable passes around the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c, the portion of the optical fiber cable that contacts the guide wheel 42 is retained in the guide wheel groove 423 of the guide wheel 42, so as to prevent the optical fiber cable from moving downward after passing around the guide wheel 42 due to its own weight. In addition, the latitude segment 20 is located above the warp segment 10. Figure 23 .

[0119] Preferably, after the optical fiber cable passes around all the first guide wheels 42a of the first guide wheel assembly 40a, the second guide wheel 42b of the second guide wheel assembly 40b and the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c, the optical fiber cable is pulled horizontally to allow the optical fiber cable to drive each of the first guide wheels 42a to rotate in place and tighten the warp segments 10 and to allow the optical fiber cable to drive each of the second guide wheels 42b to rotate in place and tighten the weft segments 20, so as to regularly form the each of the warp segments 10 and each of the weft segments 20 that make up the optical fiber network 100. This is crucial for locating the damaged position of the optical fiber network 100 when the optical fiber network 100 is in use.

[0120] Reference Attachment Figure 24At the intersection of the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20, the isolation portion 33 of the locking unit 30 is set between the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20, so that the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 are isolated from each other in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network 100 by the isolation portion 33. At this time, the warp segment 10 is positioned in the first positioning groove 333 of the isolation portion 33, and the weft segment 20 is positioned in the second positioning groove 334 of the isolation portion 33, so as to prevent the isolation portion 33 from falling from between the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20 when the locking unit 30 does not lock the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20.

[0121] Reference Attachment Figure 25 The first locking cover 31 is placed on the first locking side 331 of the isolation portion 33, with the first accommodating groove 311 of the first locking cover 31 corresponding to the first positioning groove 333 of the isolation portion 33, and the first through-hole 312 of the first locking cover 31 corresponding to the isolation portion through-hole 335 of the isolation portion 33. The locking unit 30 then forms the first threading channel 34 between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 to accommodate a portion of the warp segment 10. Simultaneously, the locking unit 30 forms the first glue pouring space 37 between the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33, exposing a portion of the warp segment 10 to the first glue pouring space 37 of the locking unit 30.

[0122] Reference Attachment Figure 26 The second locking cover 32 is positioned over the second locking side 332 of the isolating portion 33, with the second accommodating groove 321 of the second locking cover 32 corresponding to the second positioning groove 334 of the isolating portion 33, and the second through-hole 322 of the second locking cover 32 corresponding to the isolating portion through-hole 335 of the isolating portion 33. The locking unit 30 then forms a second threading channel 35 between the second locking cover 32 and the isolating portion 33 to accommodate a portion of the weft segment 20. Simultaneously, the locking unit 30 forms a second glue pouring space 38 between the second locking cover 32 and the isolating portion 33. The first glue pouring space 37 and the second glue pouring space 38 are connected via the glue pouring channel 336 of the isolating portion 33, exposing a portion of the weft segment 20 to the second glue pouring space 38 of the locking unit 30.

[0123] Reference Attachment Figure 27, allowing one end of the screw 361 to be screwed onto the nut 362 after passing through the second through-hole 322 of the second locking cover 32, the isolation part through-hole 335 of the isolation part 33 and the first through-hole 312 of the first locking cover 31 in sequence, so that the first locking cover 31, the isolation part 33 and the second locking cover 32 are fixed by the screw 361 and the nut 362, and the first locking cover 31 and the isolation part 33 provide a suitable clamping force for locking the locking unit 30 to the warp segment 10 and the second locking cover 32 and the isolation part 33 provide a suitable clamping force for locking the locking unit 30 to the weft segment 20.

[0124] Reference Attachment Figure 28 , glue is poured into the first glue pouring space 37 and the second glue pouring space 38 through the glue pouring port 39 of the locking unit 30, so as to bond the warp segment 10, the first locking cover 31 and the isolation portion 33 and bond the weft segment 20, the second locking cover 32 and the isolation portion 33 after the glue is cured, so that the locking unit 30 can reliably secure the warp segment 10 and the weft segment 20.

[0125] Attachment Figure 29 The figure shows a state where the locking units 30 are installed at all intersections of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20, and the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 are locked by the locking units 30. At this time, the optical fiber network 100 is woven. Preferably, when the locking units 30 are installed at all intersections of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20, the intersections of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 near the guide wheels 42 (the first guide wheel 42a near the first guide wheel assembly 40a, the second guide wheel 42b near the second guide wheel assembly 40b, and the guide wheel 42 of the adjustment guide wheel assembly 40c) can be locked first, and then the intersections of the warp segments 10 and the weft segments 20 away from the guide wheels 42 can be locked, so that the woven optical fiber network 100 is more regular.

[0126] Reference Attachment Figure 30 After the assembly nut 44 and the guide wheel cover 422 are removed respectively, the optical fiber mesh 100 can be taken out of the braiding device 200.

[0127] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A method for weaving an optical fiber network, characterized in that: The weaving method comprises the following steps: (a) allowing a complete optical fiber cable to pass sequentially around the first guide wheels of two mutually spaced rows of first direction guide wheel groups, so that the optical fiber cable forms a warp segment between the first guide wheel of one row of the first direction guide wheel groups and the first guide wheel of the other row of the first direction guide wheel groups, wherein the warp segments are parallel to each other; (b) allowing the optical fiber cable to sequentially pass around the second guide wheels of two mutually spaced rows of second direction guide wheel groups, so that the optical fiber cable forms a weft segment between the second guide wheels of one row of the second direction guide wheel groups and the second guide wheels of the other row of the second direction guide wheel groups, wherein the weft segments are parallel to each other, wherein, from a top view, the weft segments are located above the warp segments, and the extending directions of the weft segments and the warp segments are perpendicular to each other; as well as (c) allowing a locking unit to lock the warp segments and the weft segments at a crossing position of the warp segments and the weft segments to weave the optical fiber network; wherein said step (c) further comprises the steps of: (c.1) disposing a spacer portion of the locking unit between the warp segment and the weft segment at the intersection of the warp segment and the weft segment, so that the spacer portion separates the warp segment and the weft segment in the thickness direction of the optical fiber network; (c.2) providing a first locking cover of the locking unit on a first locking side of the isolation portion, so that the warp segment is locked by the first locking cover and the isolation portion; as well as (c.3) A second locking cover of the locking unit is provided on a second locking side of the isolation portion, so that the weft segment is locked by the second locking cover and the isolation portion.

2. The method for weaving an optical fiber network according to claim 1, wherein: Before step (c), the weaving method further comprises the steps of: (d) pulling the optical fiber cable horizontally to allow the optical fiber cable to drive each of the first guide wheels to rotate in place to tighten the warp segments, and drive each of the second guide wheels to rotate in place to tighten the weft segments.

3. The method for weaving an optical fiber network according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The step (c) further includes the step of: (c.4) allowing one end of a screw to pass through a first through-hole of the first locking cover, an isolation through-hole of the isolation part, and a second through-hole of the second locking cover in sequence and then be screwed onto a nut, so that the first locking cover, the isolation part, and the second locking cover are fixed by the screw and the nut.

4. The method for weaving an optical fiber network according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Said step (c.2) further comprises the steps of: (c.2.1) Allowing a free end of a first locking buckle of the first locking cover to align with a first locking hole of the isolation portion; and (c.2.2) Press the first locking cover toward the isolation portion to allow the first locking buckle of the first locking cover to extend into the first locking hole of the isolation portion, and when the first locking cover is attached to the first locking side of the isolation portion, the first locking buckle of the first locking cover automatically locks the isolation portion, thereby covering the first locking cover on the first locking side of the isolation portion.

5. The optical fiber network weaving method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Said step (c.3) further comprises the steps of: (c.3.1) allowing a free end of a second locking buckle of the second locking cover to align with a second locking hole of the isolation portion; and (c.3.2) Press the second locking cover toward the isolation portion to allow the second locking buckle of the second locking cover to extend into the second locking hole of the isolation portion, and when the second locking cover is attached to the second locking side of the isolation portion, the second locking buckle of the second locking cover automatically locks the isolation portion, thereby covering the second locking cover on the second locking side of the isolation portion.

6. The method for weaving an optical fiber network according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In step (c.1), the warp segment is allowed to be positioned in a first positioning groove of the isolation portion provided on the first locking side, and the weft segment is allowed to be positioned in a second positioning groove of the isolation portion provided on the second locking side, thereby preventing the isolation portion from falling from between the warp segment and the weft segment before steps (c.2) and (c.3) are completed.

7. The weaving method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: After step (c.3), step (c) further includes the steps of: pouring glue between the first locking cover and the isolation part to bond the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured, and pouring glue between the second locking cover and the isolation part to bond the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured.

8. The weaving method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the above method, after the glue is poured into a second glue pouring space formed between the second locking cover and the isolation part through a glue pouring port of the locking unit provided on the second locking cover, the glue flows to and is able to fill a first glue pouring space formed between the first locking cover and the isolation part through a glue pouring channel of the isolation part, so that the portion of the warp segment exposed to the first glue pouring space and the portion of the weft segment exposed to the second glue pouring space are wrapped with glue, thereby bonding the warp segment, the first locking cover and the isolation part, and bonding the weft segment, the second locking cover and the isolation part after the glue is cured.

9. The weaving method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first locking cover has a first accommodating groove, and the position of the first accommodating groove of the first locking cover corresponds to the position of the first positioning groove of the isolation part to form a first threading channel of the locking unit for accommodating the warp segment. Correspondingly, the second locking cover has a second accommodating groove, and the position of the second accommodating groove of the second locking cover corresponds to the position of the second positioning groove of the isolation part to form a second threading channel of the locking unit for accommodating the weft segment.

10. The knitting method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The diameter of the first threading channel of the locking unit is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the warp segment. After the first locking cover is covered on the first locking side of the isolation part, the first locking cover and the isolation part apply appropriate pressure to the warp segment to generate appropriate friction between the first locking cover and the warp segment and between the isolation part and the warp segment, so that the locking unit is reliably locked to the warp segment. Correspondingly, the diameter of the second threading channel of the locking unit is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the weft segment. After the second locking cover is covered on the second locking side of the isolation part, the second locking cover and the isolation part apply appropriate pressure to the weft segment to generate appropriate friction between the second locking cover and the weft segment and between the isolation part and the weft segment, so that the locking unit is reliably locked to the weft segment.

11. The weaving method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first locking cover, the second locking cover and the isolation portion of the locking unit are made of rubber material, so that the first locking cover, the second locking cover and the isolation portion have slight deformation capabilities.

12. The weaving method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first locking cover has four first through-holes, which are spaced apart at the edge of the first locking cover; the second locking cover has four second through-holes, which are spaced apart at the edge of the second locking cover; the isolation portion has four isolation portion through-holes, which are spaced apart at the edge of the isolation portion; after the first locking cover and the second locking cover are respectively covered on the first locking side and the second locking side of the isolation portion, the four first through-holes of the first locking cover, the four isolation portion through-holes of the isolation portion and the four second through-holes of the second locking cover correspond one to one; wherein the locking unit includes four screw-mounted components, and the screw of each screw-mounted component passes through each first through-hole of the first locking cover, each isolation portion through-hole of the isolation portion and the second through-hole of the second locking cover in sequence, and then each nut is screwed on respectively.

13. The weaving method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first locking cover has at least one first locking buckle, and a first locking protrusion is provided at the free end of the first locking buckle; the second locking cover has at least one second locking buckle, and a second locking protrusion is provided at the free end of the second locking buckle; the isolation portion has at least one first locking hole and at least one second locking hole, wherein the size of the first locking hole of the isolation portion is slightly larger than the size of the first locking buckle of the first locking cover, so that the first locking buckle is allowed to deform in the first locking hole when the first locking buckle of the first locking cover is inserted into the first locking hole of the isolation portion; when the first locking cover is attached to the first locking side of the isolation portion, the first locking cover is locked. The first locking protrusion of the first locking buckle automatically hooks the second locking side of the isolation part to fix the first locking cover to the isolation part, wherein the size of the second locking hole of the isolation part is slightly larger than the size of the second locking buckle of the locking cover to allow the second locking buckle to deform in the second locking hole when the second locking buckle of the second locking cover is inserted into the second locking hole of the isolation part, and when the second locking cover is attached to the second locking side of the isolation part, the second locking protrusion of the second locking buckle of the second locking cover automatically hooks the first locking side of the isolation part to fix the second locking cover to the isolation part.

14. The knitting method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The isolation portion has at least one first groove and at least one second groove, wherein the first groove extends from the first locking side toward the second locking side, the first groove is connected to the second locking hole, and the size of the first groove is larger than the size of the second locking hole, so as to allow the isolation portion to form a first hook in the first groove, and the second locking protrusion of the second lock buckle of the second locking cover is configured to hook the first hook of the isolation portion, wherein the second groove extends from the second locking side toward the first locking side, the second groove is connected to the first locking hole, and the size of the second groove is larger than the size of the first locking hole, so as to allow the isolation portion to form a second hook in the second groove, and the first locking protrusion of the first lock buckle of the first locking cover is configured to hook the second hook of the isolation portion.

15. The knitting method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first locking cover has four first locking buckles, and the second locking cover has four second locking buckles. Correspondingly, the isolation part has four first locking holes and four second locking holes. Each of the first locking buckles of the first locking cover corresponds one-to-one to each of the first locking holes of the isolation part, and each of the second locking buckles of the second locking cover corresponds one-to-one to each of the second locking holes of the isolation part. The direction of the first locking protrusion of the first locking buckle of the first locking cover is perpendicular to the direction of the second locking protrusion of the second locking buckle of the second locking cover.

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