Special optical cable electric take-up and pay-off table
By employing a permanent magnet brushless motor and an adjustable telescopic shaft device on the take-up and delivery platform, combined with a mechanical cable guide and a twist-removing component, the problems of high labor intensity and poor compatibility of existing take-up and delivery platforms have been solved. This has enabled automated take-up and delivery of optical cables and elimination of twisting force, thereby improving the adaptability and efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511781488.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing cable reel systems are labor-intensive, have low automation, and poor compatibility. They cannot accommodate optical cable reels of different specifications, and the optical cables are prone to twisting and tangling during the reeling and deployment process.
Using a permanent magnet brushless motor as the power unit, combined with an adjustable telescopic shaft device and a mechanical cable guide, a square hole cable reel structure is designed, integrating clamping components, drive components, cable guide components and de-twisting components to achieve automated cable winding and dewinding and elimination of twisting force.
It reduces labor intensity, improves cable winding and unwinding efficiency, prevents optical cable twisting and tangling, enables rapid installation and disassembly of cable reels of different specifications, and enhances the level of automation and equipment adaptability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of special optical cable technology, and more specifically to a special optical cable electric winding and unwinding platform. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, cable reeling and unloading stations on the market are divided into manual operation and semi-automatic operation. Manual operation is labor-intensive, requires multiple people to cooperate, and is slow. Semi-automatic reeling and unloading stations are mostly made by welding the cable reel and the equipment into one unit. The cable reel cannot be disassembled, is not easy to maintain, and cannot be compatible with different specifications of optical cable reels. Moreover, the cable winding device is simple and the cable arrangement is not aesthetically pleasing.
[0003] Based on product research, the cable take-up and drop-off stations on the market have limited functions, crude structural designs, low levels of automation, limited matching optical cable reels, non-removable optical cable reels, and low cost-effectiveness. Summary of the Invention
[0004] One advantage of this invention is that it provides a special electric optical cable winding and unwinding platform, which can be used for optical cable winding and unwinding as well as for cable or other special cables winding and unwinding. It uses a permanent magnet brushless motor as the power unit, and the motor has a stall protection function to prevent overload damage. An adjustable telescopic shaft device is used to hold the optical cable reel. This adjustable telescopic shaft device effectively solves the problem of interchangeability of cable reels of different sizes, making it detachable and maintainable. A mechanical cable guide is used, allowing adjustment of the speed to adapt to the tightness of the optical cable, and the pitch can be manually adjusted. The cable reel structure and cable reel holding structure adopt a square hole design, effectively solving the problems of easy rotation and instability of the optical cable reel.
[0005] One advantage of this invention is that it provides a special electric optical cable reeling and unloading platform that can eliminate the torsional force caused by bending and twisting of the optical cable, thereby speeding up the optical cable retrieval, improving emergency use efficiency, and preventing the optical cable from getting tangled together during rapid retrieval.
[0006] To achieve at least one of the advantages of the present invention, the present invention provides a special optical cable electric take-up and drop platform, including a base, the upper part of which is provided with... The take-up and release station includes a clamping assembly, a driving assembly, and a cable tray assembly, which are used to carry and drive the cable reel to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to take up or release the optical cable. The de-twisting station includes a de-twisting component, which eliminates the twisting force on the optical cable by rotating as the optical cable passes through the inside of the de-twisting component. The control station includes a chassis and controllers and drives with electrical connections located inside the chassis, which are used to control the operation of drive components and cabling components.
[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly includes a clamping upright plate. A clamping through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the clamping upright plate. A positioning sleeve is installed in the clamping through hole. A cover plate is provided at the rear end of the positioning sleeve. A hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate. A clamping sleeve is coupled to the inside of the positioning sleeve. A clamping bearing is provided at the front end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. A support seat is connected to the clamping bearing in a freely rotatable manner. The support seat can move back and forth laterally inside the clamping bearing. A blind hole is provided inside the support seat. A thread is provided on the inner surface of the blind hole. A lead screw is provided at the rear end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. A lead screw is connected to the lead screw in an engaging manner. The front end of the lead screw extends into the blind hole and engages with the thread. A handwheel is connected to the rear end of the lead screw after passing through the hole in the middle of the cover plate.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a clamping bolt is provided at the front end of the support base, and a clamping shaft head is detachably connected to the clamping bolt. The vertical cross-sectional shape of the clamping shaft head is rectangular.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving assembly includes a driving plate, and a transverse driving through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the driving plate. A bearing sleeve is installed in the driving through hole, and a driving bearing is installed inside the bearing sleeve. A motor bracket is also installed on the front side of the driving plate, and a motor is installed on the motor bracket. The motor includes a rotating shaft, and the rear end of the rotating shaft passes through the inside of the driving bearing and extends to the rear side of the driving plate.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a drive bolt is provided at the rear end of the rotating shaft, and a drive shaft head is detachably connected to the drive bolt. The vertical cross-sectional shape of the drive shaft head is rectangular, and a first synchronous pulley is provided on the rotating shaft at a position between the drive plate and the motor.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cable assembly includes baffles located on both sides, a lead screw and a balance bar fixedly connected to the two baffles are disposed between the two baffles, and a limiting block that can move laterally on the lead screw is engaged with the lead screw; The baffle is provided with a baffle through hole, and a light rod is rotatably installed in the baffle through hole. The right end of the light rod passes through the baffle through hole and extends to the outside of one of the baffles. A connecting seat is installed on the right end of the light rod, and a second synchronous pulley is fixedly installed on the connecting seat. The cable assembly also includes a timing belt, with the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley connected by the timing belt and rotating synchronously.
[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a main head is provided on the optical rod. During the rotation of the optical rod, the main head will move laterally on the optical rod. A base plate is installed on the upper part of the main head. Two vertical rollers are rotatably installed at the front end of the upper part of the base plate. A vertical plate is fixedly installed at the rear end of the upper part of the base plate. Two horizontal rollers are also rotatably provided on the vertical plate. The optical cable passes through the gap between the vertical rollers and the horizontal rollers. A damper is fixedly installed on the vertical plate. The connecting shaft of the damper passes through the vertical plate and extends to the other side of the vertical plate and is connected to a concave wheel. A cam is also installed on the vertical plate. The cam is located directly below the concave wheel. The optical cable passes through the gap between the cam and the concave wheel through the vertical roller and the horizontal roller.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the de-torsion assembly includes a mounting base, which can be installed either on the front of the base or on the front of the main unit head.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a lower seat is mounted on the upper part of the mounting base, and an upper seat is hinged to the upper part of the upper seat. A torsion spring is provided on the hinge shaft located on the left side of the lower seat and the upper seat, and the upper seat can be rotated counterclockwise to unfold. A locking block is hinged to the right side of the lower seat. A locking spring is provided on the hinge shaft of the lower seat of the locking block to make the locking block tend to rotate counterclockwise. A lock head is provided on the upper part of the locking block, and a locking pin is provided on the right side of the upper seat. When the upper seat and the lower seat are closed, the locking pin is engaged with the lock head to achieve locking.
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower seat is provided with a lower horizontal roller at both the front and rear ends in a rotatable manner, and the upper seat is provided with an upper horizontal roller at the corresponding positions at the front and rear ends in a rotatable manner. The upper seat and the lower seat are also provided with a slot in the middle. When the upper seat and the lower seat are closed, the two slots located on the upper seat and the lower seat are engaged to form a complete slot hole through which the optical cable can pass. The front and rear ends of the lower seat are respectively equipped with front vertical rollers and rear vertical rollers in a rotatable manner. The optical cable passes through the gap between the two front vertical rollers, then passes through the gap between the lower horizontal roller and the upper horizontal roller, the slot, and then passes through the gap between the other lower horizontal roller and the upper horizontal roller and the gap between the two rear vertical rollers. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting component structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cable assembly structure of the present invention; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the vertical cross-sectional structure of the cable assembly of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a side view of the cable assembly of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the torsion-removing component of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the torsion-removing component of the present invention; In the attached diagram: 1. Base, 2. Supporting component, 3. Drive component, 4. Ribbon cable component, 5. Chassis, 6. Twist-removing component; 21. Clamping plate; 22. Handwheel; 23. Cover plate; 24. Threaded seat; 25. Positioning sleeve; 26. Telescopic sleeve; 27. Threaded rod; 28. Support seat; 29. Clamping shaft head; 210. Clamping bolt; 211. Clamping bearing. 31. Drive plate, 32. Motor bracket, 33. Drive bolt, 34. Drive shaft head, 35. Drive bearing, 36. Bearing sleeve, 37. First synchronous pulley, 38. Rotating shaft, 39. Motor; 41. Baffle, 42. Main unit head, 43. Pin, 44. Vertical roller, 45. Balance bar, 46. Concave wheel, 47. Damper, 48. Base plate, 49. Smooth rod, 410. Connecting seat, 411. Second synchronous belt pulley, 412. Cam, 413. Horizontal roller; 51. Housing; 52. Inspection door; 53. Control panel; 61. Lower seat, 62. Outer plate, 63. Rear vertical roller, 64. Upper horizontal roller, 65. Auxiliary vertical roller, 66. Shaft screw, 67. Front vertical roller, 68. Upper seat, 69. Locking block, 610. Locking spring, 611. Torsion spring, 612. Locking pin, 613. Slot, 614. Lower horizontal roller, 615. Lock head. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the appendix of this invention. Figure 1 ~Appendix Figure 10 The present invention will be described in more detail below.
[0018] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0019] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this specification, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0020] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.
[0021] This invention provides a special type of electric optical cable winding and unwinding platform, applicable to optical cable winding and unwinding as well as cable or other special cable winding and unwinding. It includes a base 1, with a winding and unwinding station on the upper part of the base 1, comprising a clamping assembly 2, a driving assembly 3, and a cable routing assembly 4, used to carry and drive the cable reel to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to achieve the winding or unwinding of the optical cable; a de-twisting station, including a de-twisting assembly 6, which eliminates the twisting force on the optical cable by rotating when the optical cable passes through its interior; and a control station, including a chassis 5 and an electrically connected controller and driver disposed inside the chassis 5, used to control the operation of the driving assembly 3 and the cable routing assembly 4; the clamping assembly 2 includes... The clamping plate 21 has a horizontally penetrating clamping through hole at the upper middle position. A positioning sleeve 25 is installed inside the clamping through hole. A cover plate 23 is provided at the rear end of the positioning sleeve 25. A hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate 23. A clamping sleeve is coupled to the inside of the positioning sleeve 25. A clamping bearing 211 is provided at the front end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. A support base 28 is connected to the clamping bearing 211 in a rotatable manner. The support base 28 can move back and forth laterally inside the clamping bearing 211. A blind hole is provided inside the support base 28. A thread is provided on the inner surface of the blind hole. A thread seat 24 is provided at the rear end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. The thread seat 24 is internally connected by an engagement mechanism. A lead screw 27 is connected, with its front end extending into a blind hole and engaging with a thread. The rear end of the lead screw 27 passes through a hole in the middle of the cover plate 23 and is connected to a handwheel 22. A clamping bolt 210 is provided at the front end of the support base 28, and a clamping shaft head 29 is detachably connected to it via the clamping bolt 210. The vertical cross-section of the clamping shaft head 29 is rectangular. The drive assembly 3 includes a drive plate 31, with a transversely penetrating drive through hole at the upper middle position of the drive plate 31. A bearing sleeve 36 is installed inside the drive through hole, and a drive bearing 35 is installed inside the bearing sleeve 36. A motor bracket 32 is also installed on the front side of the drive plate 31, and a motor is mounted on the motor bracket 32. The motor 39 includes a rotating shaft 38, the rear end of which passes through the drive bearing 35 and extends to the rear side of the drive plate 31; a drive bolt 33 is provided at the rear end of the rotating shaft 38, and a drive shaft head 34 is detachably connected to it via the drive bolt 33. The vertical cross-section of the drive shaft head 34 is rectangular. A first synchronous pulley 37 is provided on the rotating shaft 38 at a position between the drive plate 31 and the motor 39; the cable assembly 4 includes baffles 41 located on both sides, and a lead screw 27 and a balance bar 45 are provided between the two baffles 41 and fixedly connected to the two baffles 41. A limiting block that can move laterally on the lead screw 27 is engaged with the lead screw 27.A through hole is provided on the baffle 41, and a light rod 49 is rotatably disposed in the through hole. The right end of the light rod 49 passes through the through hole and extends to the outside of one of the baffles 41. A connecting seat 410 is installed on the right end of the light rod 49, and a second synchronous pulley 411 is fixedly installed on the connecting seat 410. The cable assembly 4 also includes a synchronous belt. The first synchronous pulley 37 and the second synchronous pulley 411 are connected by the synchronous belt and rotate synchronously. A main head 42 is provided on the light rod 49. During the rotation of the light rod 49, the main head 42 will move laterally on the light rod 49. A base plate 48 is installed on the upper part of the main head 42, and the front end of the upper part of the base plate 48 is rotatable. Two vertical rollers 44 are installed. A vertical plate is fixedly installed at the rear end of the upper part of the base plate 48. Two horizontal rollers 413 are rotatably installed on the vertical plate. The optical cable passes through the gap between the vertical rollers 44 and the horizontal rollers 413. A damper 47 is fixedly installed on the vertical plate. The connecting shaft of the damper 47 passes through the vertical plate and extends to the other side of the vertical plate and is connected to a concave wheel 46. A cam 412 is also installed on the vertical plate. The cam 412 is located directly below the concave wheel 46. The optical cable passing through the vertical rollers 44 and the horizontal rollers 413 passes through the gap between the cam 412 and the concave wheel 46. The de-torsion assembly 6 includes a mounting base, which can be installed at the front of the base 1 or at the front of the main unit head 42. The installation can be carried out using one of two methods; a lower seat 61 is mounted on the upper part of the mounting base, and an upper seat 68 is hinged to the upper part of the upper seat 68. A torsion spring 611 is provided on the hinge shaft on the left side of the lower seat 61 and the upper seat 68, allowing the upper seat 68 to rotate counterclockwise and unfold; a locking block 69 is hinged to the right side of the lower seat 61, and a locking spring 610 is provided on the hinge shaft of the lower seat 61 of the locking block 69, causing the locking block 69 to tend to rotate counterclockwise. A lock head 615 is provided on the upper part of the locking block 69, and a locking pin 612 is provided on the right side of the upper seat 68. When the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are closed, the locking pin 612 engages with the lock head 615 to achieve locking; both the front and rear ends of the lower seat 61 are rotatably equipped with The lower horizontal roller 614 and the upper seat 68 are rotatably mounted at corresponding positions at their front and rear ends. A slot 613 is also provided in the middle of the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61. When the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are closed, the two slots 613 on the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 engage to form a complete slot through which the optical cable can pass. The lower seat 61 also has a front vertical roller 67 and a rear vertical roller 63 rotatably mounted at its front and rear ends, respectively. The optical cable passes through the gap between the two front vertical rollers 67, then sequentially through the gap between the lower horizontal roller 614 and the upper horizontal roller 64, the slot, and then again through the gap between the other lower horizontal roller 614 and the upper horizontal roller 64, and the gap between the two rear vertical rollers 63.
[0022] Embodiment 1 of the present invention is as follows: This application provides a special type of electric optical cable take-up and release station, including a base 1. The upper part of the base 1 is provided with a take-up and release station, which includes a clamping component 2, a driving component 3, and a cable laying component 4, for carrying and driving the cable reel to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to realize the take-up or release of the optical cable; a de-twisting station, which includes a de-twisting component 6, which eliminates the twisting force on the optical cable by rotating when the optical cable passes through the inside of the de-twisting component 6; and a control station, which includes a chassis 5 and an electrically connected controller and driver disposed inside the chassis 5, for controlling the operation of the driving component 3 and the cable laying component 4.
[0023] The controller and driver in the control station can be understood as a device for precisely regulating the operating status of the equipment, which can be implemented in various ways. The controller can adopt a microcontroller system or a PLC control system, and achieve precise control of the drive component 3 and the cable assembly 4 through programming or logic control modules. The above structure is arranged together with the motor inside the housing 5. The housing 5 includes a shell 51, and an inspection door 52 is set on the shell 51 through a hinge. After opening, the internal structure can be repaired. At the same time, a control panel 53 is also set on the shell 51. The control panel 53 is electrically connected to the microcontroller or PLC control system, and the connection is made through a general interface and protocol. It can be controlled through the control panel. The specific control system and underlying logic can be adapted to the specific controller used for programming, maintenance and setting. It can also be adapted to the 15-type optical rod cable jack for control.
[0024] The innovation of this application lies in constructing a complete automated system by integrating a base 1, a take-up / delivery station, a de-twisting station, and a control station, effectively addressing the shortcomings of existing take-up / delivery stations, such as limited functionality, crude structure, and poor compatibility. The base 1, as the fundamental support structure, provides a stable platform to ensure smooth overall operation. The clamping component 2 in the take-up / delivery station allows for quick installation and removal of the cable reel, solving the problem of non-removable cable reels welded to the equipment. The drive component 3 works in conjunction with the clamping component 2 to achieve automatic take-up or release of the optical cable, reducing labor intensity and improving take-up / delivery efficiency. The cable routing component 4 dynamically adjusts the cable routing trajectory according to the take-up / delivery speed, avoiding the messy routing problem caused by simple cable routing devices. The de-twisting component 6 in the de-twisting station eliminates the twisting force of the optical cable, preventing it from tangling during take-up and preventing damage to the cable after it is taken onto the cable reel due to twisting force. The controller and drive in the control station achieve full automation of the take-up / delivery process, overcoming the limitations of semi-automatic equipment with limited functionality and low automation levels.
[0025] This application further proposes a clamping assembly 2 including a clamping upright plate 21. A clamping through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the clamping upright plate 21. A positioning sleeve 25 is installed in the clamping through hole. A cover plate 23 is provided at the rear end of the positioning sleeve 25. A hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate 23. A clamping sleeve is coupled to the inside of the positioning sleeve 25. A clamping bearing 211 is provided at the front end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. A support seat 28 is connected to the clamping bearing 211 in a freely rotatable manner. The support seat 28 can move back and forth laterally inside the clamping bearing 211. A blind hole is provided inside the support seat 28. A thread is provided on the inner surface of the blind hole. A screw seat 24 is provided at the rear end of the inside of the clamping sleeve. A screw rod 27 is connected to the inside of the screw seat 24 in an engaging manner. The front end of the screw rod 27 extends into the blind hole and engages with the thread. A handwheel 22 is connected to the rear end of the screw rod 27 after passing through the hole in the middle of the cover plate 23.
[0026] Specifically, the clamping through hole refers to a through hole opened in the clamping plate 21 for installing the positioning sleeve 25. It can be circular or other adaptable shapes, aiming to provide precise installation space for the positioning sleeve 25. The positioning sleeve 25 can be understood as a sleeve structure used to fix the radial position of the clamping sleeve. It can be made of metal or high-strength composite materials, designed to prevent displacement during operation. The clamping bearing 211 refers to two sets of rolling bearings installed at the front end inside the clamping sleeve. These can be deep groove ball bearings or self-aligning roller bearings, allowing the support seat 28 to rotate freely and move axially. The lead screw 27 is a rod with external threads, which can engage with the threads on the inner surface of the blind hole, converting rotational motion into linear displacement. The handwheel 22 is an operating component connected to the rear end of the lead screw 27. It can be a disc structure with anti-slip texture, facilitating manual operation to adjust the position of the support seat 28.
[0027] The base is a flat plate structure with multiple screw holes for mounting other components. A clamping plate 21 and a driving plate 31 are respectively located on the upper sides of the base. The clamping plate 21 and the driving plate 31 have identical structures. A clamping component 2 is mounted on the clamping plate 21, and a driving component 3 is mounted on the driving plate 31. The clamping through-hole and the driving through-hole are coaxial, ensuring the cable reel is horizontal. The clamping component 2 and the driving component 3 work together to allow for detachable installation of the cable reel. In use, the cable reel is first mounted on the drive shaft head 34 of the driving component 3, and then the clamping component 2 is used to clamp the cable reel to complete the installation.
[0028] A horizontally penetrating clamping through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the clamping plate 21. The clamping assembly 2 includes a positioning sleeve 25 installed in the clamping through hole. The positioning sleeve 25 has a cylindrical structure. A cover plate 23 is provided at the rear end of the positioning sleeve 25. A hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate 23. The cover plate 23 serves to close the gap. A telescopic sleeve 26 is coupled inside the positioning sleeve 25. A clamping bearing 211 is provided at the front end of the telescopic sleeve 26. A support seat 28 is connected to the clamping bearing 211 in a freely rotatable manner. The support seat 28 can move back and forth horizontally inside the clamping bearing 211. The support seat 28 can move back and forth in the horizontal direction and can rotate itself.
[0029] The support base 28 has a blind hole inside, and the inner surface of the blind hole is threaded. A threaded seat 24 is located at the rear end of the telescopic sleeve 26. A threaded rod 27 is connected to the threaded seat 24 via an engagement mechanism. The front end of the threaded rod 27 extends into the blind hole and engages with the thread. The rear end of the threaded rod 27 passes through a hole in the middle of the cover plate 23 and is connected to a handwheel 22. In use, rotating the handwheel 22 causes the threaded rod 27 to rotate synchronously. Because the threaded rod 27 is engaged with the thread and its lateral position cannot move, it can only rotate. During its rotation, the support base 28 will move laterally accordingly. In this embodiment, clockwise rotation of the lead screw 27 causes the support base 28 to move forward, that is, to move outward relative to the telescopic sleeve 26. Counterclockwise rotation of the lead screw 27 causes the support base 28 to move backward, that is, to move inward relative to the telescopic sleeve 26. The front end of the support base 28 is provided with a clamping bolt 210, and a clamping shaft head 29 is detachably connected to the clamping bolt 210. The clamping bolt 210 can be used to install the clamping shaft head 29 on the front end of the support base 28. At the same time, other types and shapes of shaft heads produced by other companies can also be installed, thereby achieving multi-model adaptation.
[0030] After the clamping head 29 is installed on the support base 28 using the clamping bolt 210, since the clamping bolt 210 and the support base 28 adopt a limiting installation method, that is, when the clamping bolt 210 is tightened, there is still a slight gap between the clamping head 29 and the support base 28, which allows the clamping head 29 to rotate freely relative to the support base 28.
[0031] Meanwhile, the clamping bolt 210 is a countersunk hexagonal head bolt with a smooth cylindrical structure in the middle and a threaded end, which can engage with the bolt hole on the support 28.
[0032] The vertical cross-section of the clamping shaft head 29 is rectangular, which can be matched with the hole at the end of the cable reel, so that the cable reel and the clamping shaft head 29 rotate synchronously.
[0033] A horizontally penetrating drive through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the drive plate 31. The drive assembly 3 is installed inside the drive through hole. The drive assembly 3 includes a bearing sleeve 36 installed inside the drive through hole. A drive bearing 35 is installed inside the bearing sleeve 36. A motor 39 bracket 32 is also installed on the front side of the drive plate 31. The motor 39 is installed on the motor 39 bracket 32. The motor 39 includes a rotating shaft 38 and can drive the rotating shaft 38 to rotate. The rear end of the rotating shaft 38 passes through the inside of the drive bearing 35 and extends to the rear side of the drive plate 31. The diameter of the rear end face of the rotating shaft 38 is larger than the diameter of the front end face of the rotating shaft 38.
[0034] A drive bolt 33 is provided at the rear end of the rotating shaft 38, and a drive shaft head 34 is detachably connected to it via the drive bolt 33. In use, the drive shaft head 34 can be installed on the rotating shaft 38 via the drive bolt 33, and the cable reel can be driven to rotate by the motor 39.
[0035] To accommodate cable reels of other sizes, an extension rod is detachably connected to the rear end of the rotating shaft 38 via a drive bolt 33. An extension bolt is provided at the rear end of the extension rod, and a drive shaft head 34 is detachably connected to it via the extension bolt. The extension rod allows the drive shaft head 34 to extend rearward, thus accommodating smaller cable reels.
[0036] The vertical cross-section of the drive shaft head 34 is rectangular, and its shape and size are the same as those of the clamping shaft head 29, ensuring that the cable reel can be installed in both directions.
[0037] A first synchronous pulley 37 is provided on the rotating shaft 38 at a position between the drive plate 31 and the motor 39 for mounting a synchronous belt, and then the second synchronous pulley 411 is connected through the synchronous belt.
[0038] In use, first turn the handwheel 22 to move the clamping shaft head 29 toward the clamping plate 21, then connect the hole at one end of the cable reel to the drive shaft head 34, and then turn the handwheel 22 in the opposite direction to move the clamping shaft head 29 toward the cable reel until the clamping shaft head 29 is inserted into the hole at the other end of the cable reel. Tighten the screw 27 to achieve self-locking. At this time, the motor 39 outputs power, which is transmitted to the drive shaft head 34 through the rotating shaft 38, thereby driving the cable reel to rotate.
[0039] This application further proposes a wiring assembly 4 including baffles 41 located on both sides, with a lead screw 27 and a balance bar 45 fixedly connected to the two baffles 41 between them. A limiting block that can move laterally on the lead screw 27 is engaged with the lead screw 27. A through hole is provided on the baffle 41, and a guide rod 49 is rotatably arranged in the through hole. The right end of the guide rod 49 passes through the through hole and extends to the outside of one of the baffles 41. A connecting seat 410 is installed on the right end of the guide rod 49, and a second synchronous pulley 411 is fixedly installed on the connecting seat 410. The wiring assembly 4 also includes a synchronous belt, and the first synchronous pulley 37 and the second synchronous pulley 411 are connected by the synchronous belt and rotate synchronously.
[0040] The aforementioned cable assembly 4 can be a type 15 optical rod 49 cable assembler.
[0041] Among them, baffle 41 refers to a structural component that provides basic support. It can be made of metal sheet or high-strength composite material, and its purpose is to provide a stable mounting platform for key components such as lead screw 27, balance bar 45, and guide bar 49, ensuring that the overall structure will not deviate due to vibration during operation. Balance bar 45 refers to an auxiliary guide component arranged parallel to lead screw 27. It can be implemented using a rectangular metal rod, and its purpose is to balance the load and prevent the main head 42 from tilting or jamming during movement. Limit block refers to a sliding component that meshes with lead screw 27. It can achieve lateral displacement by cooperating with lead screw 27 through an internal thread structure. There are two limit blocks. After adjusting their position on lead screw 27, when the main head 42 moves to the left or right until it reaches the limit block, the directional switch on the main head 42 will touch the limit block and be triggered, at which point the main head 42 will change direction. The guide rod 49 is a guide element that allows the main head 42 to slide freely on its surface. It can be made of a polished metal rod to reduce frictional resistance and ensure smooth and unobstructed movement of the main head 42. The main head 42 moves on the guide rod 49 through a drive structure located inside the main head 42. The specific structure inside the main head 42 is existing technology, using a commercially available Type 15 guide rod 49 cable guide. The specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail here. The connecting seat 410 is a rigid connecting component, designed to tightly connect the guide rod 49 to the second synchronous pulley 411, thereby transmitting mechanical power. The synchronous belt is a flexible transmission element, which can be implemented using a toothed belt or a flat belt. Its purpose is to precisely connect the first synchronous pulley 37 of the drive assembly 3 to the second synchronous pulley 411 of the cable guide assembly 4, ensuring that both rotate synchronously.
[0042] Specifically, this solution constructs a complete synchronous belt drive system, closely linking the cable laying assembly 4 with the drive assembly 3, achieving automatic coordination between the cable laying movement and the optical cable take-up and unwinding speed. The connecting seat 410 rigidly connects the optical rod 49 to the second synchronous pulley 411. When the second synchronous pulley 411 receives rotational power, it directly drives the optical rod 49 to rotate via the connecting seat 410, thereby causing the main head 42 to move laterally on the optical rod 49, realizing the mechanical transmission of the cable laying action. The synchronous belt precisely connects the first synchronous pulley 37 of the drive assembly 3 to the second synchronous pulley 411 of the cable laying assembly 4. Based on the characteristic that the first synchronous pulley 37 reflects the optical cable take-up and unwinding speed in real time, the synchronous belt's slip-free transmission ensures that the cable laying movement and the optical cable take-up and unwinding speed are strictly synchronized, avoiding slack or pulling of the optical cable due to speed mismatch, ensuring a continuous, uniform cable laying process without manual intervention.
[0043] The synchronous belt ensures that the rotation of the cable reel and the left and right movement of the cable guide are synchronized. At the same time, based on the characteristics of the Type 15 optical pole 49 cable guide, the moving speed of its main head 42 is adjustable, ensuring that the optical cable led out from the cable guide can be neatly arranged and wound on the cable reel to form a tight and complete arrangement.
[0044] A base plate 48 is mounted on the upper part of the main unit head 42. Two vertical rollers 44 are rotatably mounted on the front end of the upper part of the base plate 48. A vertical plate is fixedly mounted on the rear end of the upper part of the base plate 48. Two horizontal rollers 413 are also rotatably mounted on the vertical plate. The optical cable passes through the gap between the vertical rollers 44 and the horizontal rollers 413. A damper 47 is fixedly mounted on the vertical plate. The connecting shaft of the damper 47 passes through the vertical plate and extends to the other side of the vertical plate and is connected to a concave wheel 46. A cam 412 is also mounted on the vertical plate. The cam 412 is located directly below the concave wheel 46. The optical cable passing through the vertical rollers 44 and the horizontal rollers 413 then passes through the gap between the cam 412 and the concave wheel 46.
[0045] Vertical roller 44 and horizontal roller 413 are guide components used to guide the optical cable path. They can adopt a bearing-supported roller structure to adapt to the bending of the optical cable by utilizing its free rotation characteristics, while restricting the range of movement of the optical cable in the vertical and horizontal directions. Damper 47 is a device that can provide resistance according to the tension change. It can be implemented by a spring damping mechanism or hysteresis damping technology. Its purpose is to compensate for the tension fluctuation of the optical cable during the winding and unwinding process and avoid the occurrence of slack or over-tightening.
[0046] In detail, the synchronous rotation of the optical rod 49 allows the main head 42 to move smoothly in a linear direction, effectively solving the path stability problem during optical cable laying. A precise match is formed between the lateral movement of the main head 42 and the rotational motion of the cable reel, ensuring that the optical cable will not misalign or accumulate during laying. The two vertical rollers 44 at the front end of the base plate 48 and the two horizontal rollers 413 at the rear end together form a cross-gap structure. This design not only guides the optical cable to maintain a stable posture but also prevents lateral slippage or twisting. Furthermore, the damper 47 drives the concave wheel 46 via a connecting shaft and cooperates with the cam 412 to form a clamping gap. This design, based on the gravity-assisted principle, further enhances the stability of the optical cable during high-speed movement. Through this dual guiding mechanism, after the initial positioning by the vertical rollers 44 and horizontal rollers 413, the optical cable is further constrained by the cam 412 and concave wheel 46, ultimately achieving a tight and consistent automatic laying effect. It also tightens the optical cable to ensure appropriate tension for winding on the cable reel.
[0047] Cam 412 is mounted on the vertical plate via a pin. Specifically, a vertically extending slot is opened in the middle of the vertical plate, the pin is threaded, and two nuts are set on the thread. First, the outer nut is unscrewed, the threaded section of the pin passes through the slot, and then the outer nut is screwed on. The vertical plate is clamped by the two nuts to achieve positioning. The height of the cam can be adjusted by loosening the nuts. In addition, this part of the structure is also the prior art and can adopt the structure in the publicly available information.
[0048] This application further proposes that the anti-torsion component 6 includes a mounting base, which can be installed in one of two ways: either on the front of the base 1 or on the front of the main unit head 42.
[0049] When installed on base 1, it needs to be moved forward a distance, for example, 20 centimeters. The specific distance can be selected according to the cable reel model. The specific extension method is to replace the mounting base with one of different sizes.
[0050] Specifically, the mounting base refers to the support component used to support and fix the anti-torsion assembly 6. It can be implemented using a frame structure made of metal or a one-piece molded high-strength plastic structure. The mounting base is designed to provide flexible deployment options to adapt to different optical cable deployment and take-up conditions.
[0051] In detail, this technical solution effectively solves the problem of insufficient adaptability caused by the fixed position of the de-twisting component 6 by designing optional installation positions for the mounting base. The mounting base, as the core supporting component, provides a physical basis for flexible deployment. When installed at the front of the base 1, it is suitable for conventional scenarios with light optical cable twisting or stable winding and unwinding speeds, simplifying the structural layout and reducing operational complexity. When installed at the front of the main unit head 42, it can closely follow the lateral movement of the cable assembly 4, making the de-twisting point closer to the real-time path of the optical cable, instantly eliminating twisting force for high-speed winding and unwinding or severely twisted optical cables. This position selection mechanism stems from a deep consideration of the dynamic characteristics of the optical cable during winding and unwinding, avoiding de-twisting blind spots or excessive intervention caused by fixed installation, ensuring the accuracy and continuity of twisting force elimination, thereby improving the reliability and versatility of the special optical cable electric winding and unwinding platform in applications with different specifications of optical cables.
[0052] Furthermore, the mounting base's position is matched to the movement characteristics of the cable assembly 4. When installed at the front of the main unit head 42, it can adjust its position synchronously with the movement of the main unit head 42, always maintaining the optimal anti-torsion point. Simultaneously, the mounting base is connected to either the base 1 or the main unit head 42 using bolts, facilitating quick assembly / disassembly and position switching, thus improving the equipment's operational flexibility and maintenance convenience.
[0053] This application further proposes that a lower seat 61 is installed on the upper part of the mounting base, and an upper seat 68 is hinged to the upper part of the lower seat 61. A torsion spring 611 is provided on the hinge shaft on the left side of the lower seat 61 and the upper seat 68, and the upper seat 68 can be rotated counterclockwise to unfold. A locking block 69 is hinged to the right side of the lower seat 61. A locking spring 610 is provided on the hinge shaft of the lower seat 61 of the locking block 69, which makes the locking block 69 tend to rotate counterclockwise. A lock head 615 is provided on the upper part of the locking block 69, and a locking pin 612 is provided on the right side of the upper seat 68. When the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are closed, the locking pin 612 is engaged with the lock head 615 to achieve locking.
[0054] Specifically, the lower seat 61 is a structural component that provides basic support for the de-torsion assembly 6. It can be made by stamping or casting metal sheets to ensure the stability of the entire de-torsion assembly 6 during rotation. The upper seat 68 can be understood as a movable component that works with the lower seat 61 to clamp the optical cable. It can be flexibly opened and closed through a hinge structure to simplify the installation and removal of the optical cable. The torsion spring 611 is an elastic element that provides automatic opening and closing power. It can be implemented using a cylindrical helical spring or a leaf spring to enable the automatic unfolding function of the upper seat 68. The locking block 69 is a mechanical locking device that can be implemented using a snap-fit structure with grooves to ensure a secure lock after the upper and lower seats 61 are closed. The locking pin 612 is a key component that works with the lock head 615 to achieve the locking function. It can be implemented using a locating pin with protrusions to provide a reliable locking effect.
[0055] The upper seat 68 is connected to the lower seat 61 via a hinge. This design not only facilitates quick opening for inserting the optical cable but also ensures a tight fit with the lower seat 61 when closed. A torsion spring 611 gives the upper seat 68 an automatic unfolding tendency; when the operator releases the upper seat 68, it automatically opens to a preset position, simplifying the operation. The locking block 69 achieves flexible rotation through a hinged structure and, under the action of the locking spring 610, always maintains a tendency to move towards the locked position. When the upper seat 68 is pressed down to close, pressing the locking block 69 on the other side allows for a rapid response and engagement with the locking pin 612. The precise engagement between the locking pin 612 and the locking head 615 ensures the reliability of the locking process. This design firmly clamps the optical cable between the upper and lower seats 61, effectively preventing slippage or loosening during de-twisting rotation. Through the above technical solutions, not only is the problem of easy loosening or displacement of the optical cable during de-twisting rotation solved, but operational convenience and work efficiency are also significantly improved.
[0056] This application further proposes that the lower seat 61 is rotatably provided with lower horizontal rollers 614 at both its front and rear ends, and the upper seat 68 is rotatably provided with upper horizontal rollers 64 at corresponding positions at its front and rear ends. The upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are also provided with slots 613 in the middle. When the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are closed, the two slots 613 on the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61 are engaged to form a complete slot through which the optical cable can pass. The lower seat 61 is also rotatably provided with front vertical rollers 67 and rear vertical rollers 63 at its front and rear ends, respectively. After the optical cable passes through the gap between the two front vertical rollers 67, it passes through the gap between the lower horizontal rollers 614 and the upper horizontal rollers 64, the slot, and then passes through the gap between the other lower horizontal roller 614 and the upper horizontal roller 64 and the gap between the two rear vertical rollers 63.
[0057] Specifically, the lower horizontal roller 614 refers to a roller structure installed at both ends of the lower seat 61 and capable of free rotation. It can be made of metal and connected to the lower seat 61 via bearings and shaft screws 66. The upper horizontal roller 64 can be understood as a rotatable component corresponding to the lower horizontal roller 614, and it is also installed on the upper seat 68 via bearings and surrounding screws. The slot 613 is a groove structure set in the middle of the upper seat 68 and the lower seat 61. It can be formed by machining and its purpose is to provide a smooth central channel for the optical cable. The front vertical roller 67 and the rear vertical roller 63 are components installed at the front and rear ends of the lower seat 61, respectively. Specifically, extension plates are set at the front and rear of the lower seat 61. Two front vertical rollers are set on the front extension plate, and two rear vertical rollers are set on the rear extension plate. They can be rotated via bearings and shaft screws 66. Two auxiliary vertical rollers can also be set on the upper part of the upper seat via bearing shaft screws, so that the front or rear vertical rollers can be quickly replaced if they are damaged.
[0058] In detail, the above technical solution achieves uniform elimination of twisting force through the design of multi-stage rotatable rollers and optimized optical cable path. The cooperation between the lower horizontal roller 614 and the upper horizontal roller 64 forms multiple dynamically adjustable gaps, which automatically adapt to the direction of optical cable movement, thereby effectively reducing friction and jamming risks. The precise snap-fit design of the slotted 613 ensures the smooth transmission of the optical cable in the central channel, avoiding edge bending or wear problems. The front vertical roller 67 and the rear vertical roller 63 serve two purposes: firstly, they guide the optical cable at the inlet and outlet, allowing it to pass smoothly through the entire assembly along a predetermined path; secondly, they work with the upper horizontal roller 64 and the lower horizontal roller 614 to eliminate twisting force on the optical cable. In addition, this solution, together with the base 1, clamping assembly 2, and other parts, significantly improves the stability and efficiency of the take-up and unwinding process, solving the problem of insufficient elimination of twisting force due to insufficient guidance.
[0059] The specific working principle is as follows: when the optical cable passes through the de-twist component 6, the optical cable will tend to rotate due to the twisting force. At this time, the multi-roller structure assists the optical cable to rotate, eliminating the twisting force on the optical cable. At the same time, when the optical cable is piled up, under normal circumstances, due to the contradiction between the rotation tendency of the optical cable and the friction of the optical cable surface, the optical cable will become tangled. At this time, the tension generated by the cable reel will exacerbate this situation, causing the optical cable to be tightly tangled. However, by setting up the de-twist component 6, when the optical cable is piled up in front of the front vertical roller 67, its rotation tendency will be eliminated due to the rotatable function of the front vertical roller 67, providing a channel for the torque inside the optical cable to be dissipated, thereby preventing the optical cable from becoming tangled.
[0060] It should be noted that the terms "first, second, and third" used in this invention are for descriptive purposes only and do not indicate any order. They should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance and can be interpreted as names.
[0061] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the invention. The advantages of the present invention have been fully and effectively realized. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments; without departing from these principles, the implementation of the present invention may be modified or altered in any way.
Claims
1. A special type of electric optical cable take-up and drop-off platform, characterized in that: Includes a base, and the upper part of the base is provided with The take-up and release station includes a clamping assembly, a driving assembly, and a cable tray assembly, which are used to carry and drive the cable reel to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to take up or release the optical cable. The de-twisting station includes a de-twisting component, which eliminates the twisting force on the optical cable by rotating as the optical cable passes through the inside of the de-twisting component. The control station includes a chassis and controllers and drives with electrical connections located inside the chassis, which are used to control the operation of drive components and cabling components.
2. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop-off platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping upright plate. A horizontally penetrating clamping through hole is provided at the upper middle position of the clamping upright plate. A positioning sleeve is installed in the clamping through hole. A cover plate is provided at the rear end of the positioning sleeve. A hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate. A clamping sleeve is coupled to the positioning sleeve. A clamping bearing is provided at the front end of the clamping sleeve. A support seat is connected to the clamping bearing in a freely rotatable manner. The support seat can move back and forth laterally inside the clamping bearing. A blind hole is provided inside the support seat. A thread is provided on the inner surface of the blind hole. A lead screw is provided at the rear end of the clamping sleeve. A lead screw is connected to the lead screw in an engaging manner. The front end of the lead screw extends into the blind hole and engages with the thread. The rear end of the lead screw passes through the hole in the middle of the cover plate and is connected to a handwheel.
3. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the support base is provided with a telescopic bolt, and a telescopic shaft head is detachably connected to the telescopic bolt. The vertical cross-section of the telescopic shaft head is rectangular.
4. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive plate, with a horizontally penetrating drive through hole at the upper middle position of the drive plate. A bearing sleeve is installed inside the drive through hole, and a drive bearing is installed inside the bearing sleeve. A motor bracket is also installed on the front side of the drive plate, and a motor is installed on the motor bracket. The motor includes a rotating shaft, and the rear end of the rotating shaft passes through the drive bearing and extends to the rear side of the drive plate.
5. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop-off platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear end of the rotating shaft is provided with a drive bolt, and a drive shaft head is detachably connected to the drive bolt. The vertical cross-section of the drive shaft head is rectangular. A first synchronous pulley is provided on the rotating shaft at a position between the drive plate and the motor.
6. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cable assembly includes baffles on both sides, and a lead screw and a balance bar fixedly connected to the two baffles are disposed between the two baffles. A limiting block that can move laterally on the lead screw is engaged with the lead screw. The baffle is provided with a baffle through hole, and a light rod is rotatably arranged in the baffle through hole. The right end of the light rod passes through the baffle through hole and extends to the outside of one of the baffles. A connecting seat is installed on the right end of the light rod, and a second synchronous pulley is fixedly installed on the connecting seat. The cable assembly also includes a timing belt, and the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley are connected by the timing belt and rotate synchronously.
7. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The optical rod is equipped with a main head, which moves laterally on the optical rod during rotation. A base plate is installed on the upper part of the main head, and two vertical rollers are rotatably installed at the front end of the upper part of the base plate. A vertical plate is fixedly installed at the rear end of the upper part of the base plate, and two horizontal rollers are rotatably installed on the vertical plate. The optical cable passes through the gap between the vertical rollers and the horizontal rollers. A damper is fixedly installed on the vertical plate. The connecting shaft of the damper passes through the vertical plate and extends to the other side of the vertical plate and is connected to a concave wheel. A cam is also installed on the vertical plate. The cam is located directly below the concave wheel. The optical cable of the vertical roller and the horizontal roller passes through the gap between the cam and the concave wheel.
8. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The de-torsion assembly includes a mounting base, which can be installed either on the front of the base or on the front of the main unit head.
9. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting base has a lower seat mounted on its upper part, and an upper seat is hinged to the upper part of the upper seat. A torsion spring is provided on the hinge shaft located on the left side of the lower seat and the upper seat. The upper seat can be rotated counterclockwise to unfold. A locking block is hinged to the right side of the lower seat. A locking spring is provided on the hinge shaft of the lower seat of the locking block to make the locking block tend to rotate counterclockwise. A lock head is provided on the upper part of the locking block, and a locking pin is provided on the right side of the upper seat. When the upper seat and the lower seat are closed, the locking pin is engaged with the lock head to achieve locking.
10. The special optical cable electric take-up and drop station according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lower seat has rotatable lower rollers at both its front and rear ends, and the upper seat has rotatable upper rollers at corresponding positions at its front and rear ends. The upper and lower seats also have slots in the middle. When the upper and lower seats are closed, the two slots on the upper and lower seats snap together to form a complete slot through which the optical cable can pass. The front and rear ends of the lower seat are respectively provided with front vertical rollers and rear vertical rollers in a rotatable manner. The optical cable passes through the gap between the two front vertical rollers and then passes through the gap between the lower horizontal roller and the upper horizontal roller, the slot, and then passes through the gap between the other lower horizontal roller and the upper horizontal roller and the gap between the two rear vertical rollers.