An automatic fiber optic docking device

Abstract

This invention discloses an automatic fiber optic docking device, comprising a frame, a first rotating column at the bottom of the frame, and a second rotating column at the top of the frame. The second rotating column has several plug layers, each with a fixed annular array of fiber optic connectors. The first rotating column has several winding layers for winding fiber optic cables and insertion layers for inserting fiber optic cables. A track mechanism for moving a robotic arm up and down is also provided on one side of the frame. By using multiple plug layers and an annular array of fiber optic connectors, the number of fiber optic cables that can be inserted within a certain volume is greatly increased. Simultaneously, the winding layers and cable routing sections can reasonably accommodate excess fiber optic length during insertion, ensuring a rational and orderly overall circuit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic fiber optic docking, and more specifically to an automatic fiber optic docking device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, fiber optic communication has become an indispensable and important communication system. As a crucial communication transmission medium, fiber optics play a vital role in today's information society. During the connection process, fiber optic cables require fiber optic connectors for linking. Once connected to the connector, the fiber optic cable can be used in the fiber optic communication system.

[0003] Existing multi-interface fiber optic connection devices have a limited number of interfaces, and with a large number of interfaces, the rational arrangement of fiber optic lines becomes quite difficult. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic fiber optic docking device with a large number of interfaces that can be rationally routed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic fiber optic splicing device. By setting multiple plug layers and a ring array of fiber optic connectors, the number of pluggable fibers can be greatly increased within a certain volume. At the same time, it is equipped with a winding layer and a routing section to reasonably accommodate the excess length of the fiber optic cable during splicing, ensuring that the overall line is reasonable and orderly.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] An automatic fiber optic docking device includes a frame, a first rotating column at the bottom of the frame, a second rotating column at the top of the frame, several plug layers on the second rotating column, several fiber optic connectors in a ring array fixed on the plug layers, several take-up layers for winding fiber optic connectors and insert layers for inserting fiber optic connectors on the first rotating column, and a track mechanism for driving a robotic arm to move up and down on one side of the frame.

[0007] Furthermore, a top cover is provided on the plug layer, and a connecting optical fiber is wound inside the top cover. One end of the connecting optical fiber is connected to the optical fiber connector, and the other end of the connecting optical fiber extends from the top side of the top cover.

[0008] Furthermore, a winding layer for accommodating excess fiber length is provided on the lower side of the plug layer, and a wiring section for routing is connected between the winding layer and the plug layer.

[0009] Furthermore, the optical fiber connector is stored on the take-up layer. When a connection is needed, the robotic arm takes out the optical fiber connector and moves it up and down through the track mechanism to insert it into the upper plug layer, thereby connecting the two selected connecting optical fibers.

[0010] Furthermore, the take-up layer is rotatably connected with a winding portion of a ring array.

[0011] Furthermore, the second rotating column and the plug layer can rotate 380° in both directions.

[0012] Furthermore, the first rotating column and the second rotating column are driven by a motor.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: by setting multiple plug layers and annular array of fiber optic connectors, the number of pluggable optical fibers can be greatly increased within a certain volume. At the same time, the winding layer and the routing section can reasonably accommodate the excess length of the optical fiber during plugging, ensuring that the overall line is reasonable and orderly. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic fiber optic docking device according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the structure from different angles;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the structure from different angles;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Top view.

[0019] Attached icon number

[0020] Frame 1, track mechanism 2, first rotating column 3, take-up layer 4, second rotating column 5, winding layer 6, winding part 7, plug layer 8, top cover 9, plug layer 10, wiring part 11. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To better illustrate the content of this invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples:

[0022] have Figures 1-4As shown, the present invention discloses an automatic fiber optic docking device, including a frame 1. A first rotating column 3 is provided at the bottom of the frame 1, and a second rotating column 5 is provided at the top of the frame 1. Several plug layers 8 are provided on the second rotating column 5. Several fiber optic connectors (not shown) in a ring array are fixed on the plug layers 8. Several take-up layers 4 for winding fiber optic connectors and insert layers 10 for inserting fiber optic connectors are provided on the first rotating column 3. A track mechanism 2 for driving a robot arm to move up and down is also provided on one side of the frame 1.

[0023] Furthermore, a top cover 9 is provided on the plug layer 8, and a connecting optical fiber (not shown) is wound inside the top cover 9. One end of the connecting optical fiber is connected to the optical fiber connector, and the other end of the connecting optical fiber extends out from the upper side of the top cover 9.

[0024] Furthermore, a winding layer 6 for accommodating excess fiber length is provided on the lower side of the plug layer 8, and a wiring section 11 for wiring is connected between the winding layer 6 and the plug layer 8.

[0025] Furthermore, the optical fiber connector is stored on the take-up layer 4. When connection is required, the robotic arm takes out the optical fiber connector and moves it up and down through the track mechanism 2 to insert it into the plug layer 8 on the upper side, connecting the two selected connecting optical fibers.

[0026] Furthermore, the take-up layer 4 is rotatably connected with a plurality of annular array winding portions 7.

[0027] Furthermore, the second rotating column 5 and the plug layer 8 can rotate 380° in both directions.

[0028] Furthermore, the first rotating column 3 and the second rotating column 5 are driven by a motor.

[0029] Specifically, when using it;

[0030] When it is necessary to store the fiber optic cable, insert one end of the fiber optic cable into the insertion layer 10, then rotate the first rotating column 3 to wind the fiber optic cable around the winding part 7 and the take-up layer 4, and then insert the other end into the insertion layer 10 for fixed placement.

[0031] When fiber optic connections are required, the fiber optic connectors on the plug layer 8 are all connected to connecting fibers. The other end of the connecting fiber corresponds to an independent fiber optic channel. When two fiber optic channels need to be connected via a fiber optic cable: take out the fiber optic cable wrapped on the take-up layer 4, insert one end into the corresponding fiber optic connector, wrap the excess fiber optic cable around the winding layer 6 and the routing section 11, and then insert the other end into another corresponding fiber optic connector, thereby connecting the two fiber optic channels and enabling orderly routing management.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic optical fiber docking device, characterized in that: The frame (1) includes a frame (1), a first rotating column (3) at the bottom of the frame (1), a second rotating column (5) at the top of the frame (1), a number of plug layers (8) on the second rotating column (5), a number of optical fiber connectors in a ring array fixed on the plug layer (8), a number of take-up layers (4) for winding optical fiber connectors and a plug layer (10) for inserting optical fiber connectors on the first rotating column (3), and a track mechanism (2) for driving the robot arm to move up and down on one side of the frame (1). A top cover (9) is provided on the plug layer (8). A connecting optical fiber is wound inside the top cover (9). One end of the connecting optical fiber is connected to the optical fiber connector, and the other end of the connecting optical fiber extends from the top side of the top cover (9). The optical fiber connector is stored on the take-up layer (4). When a connection is needed, the robotic arm takes out the optical fiber connector and moves it up and down through the track mechanism (2) to insert it into the plug layer (8) on the upper side, and connects the connecting optical fibers corresponding to the two selected optical fiber connectors.

2. The automatic fiber optic docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug layer (8) has a winding layer (6) on its lower side to accommodate excess fiber length, and a wiring section (11) for wiring is connected between the winding layer (6) and the plug layer (8).

3. The automatic fiber optic docking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The take-up layer (4) is rotatably connected to a number of annular array winding parts (7).

4. The automatic fiber optic docking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second rotating column (5) and the plug layer (8) can rotate 380° in both directions.

5. The automatic fiber optic docking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating column (3) and the second rotating column (5) are driven by a motor.

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