Lossless optical cable stripping device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of optical cable stripping, and discloses a lossless optical cable stripping device which comprises an outer box, a first motor is fixedly connected to the interior of the outer box, a first gear is connected to the output end of the first motor, and a second gear is connected to the tooth end of one side of the first gear in a meshed mode. A third gear is connected to the tooth end of the other side of the first gear in a meshed mode, a fourth gear is connected to the tooth end of the other side of the third gear in a meshed mode, a transmission rod is rotationally connected to the exterior of the rotating disc, a peeling assembly is arranged at the other end of the transmission rod, and an outer frame is fixedly connected to the interior of the outer box. And the interior of the outer box is fixedly connected with a penetrating cylinder. The first motor drives the first gear, the second gear, the third gear and the fourth gear to rotate, so that the sliding column moves, the C-shaped peeling knife is driven to be attached to the edge of a cut outer skin, the outer skin is separated from an optical cable body, and therefore the effect of accurately adjusting the thickness of the peeled and sheared optical cable outer skin can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical cable stripping technology, specifically to a non-destructive optical cable stripping device. Background Technology

[0002] Optical cables, as the core carrier of information transmission, are widely used in fields such as communications, power, and security. During the laying, maintenance, and recycling of optical cables, it is necessary to strip the outer sheath of the cable ends or specific sections to expose the internal optical fibers or cable cores for splicing, testing, and other operations. Therefore, optical cable stripping devices are key equipment in optical cable construction and maintenance.

[0003] Existing manual devices rely on operators to use hand-held blades to peel the fiber optic cable. During operation, the cutting depth and peeling force need to be manually controlled, which is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to causing the outer sheath of the optical cable to be cut too deeply due to improper force control, damaging the internal optical fiber or metal reinforcing core, resulting in a decrease in the transmission performance of the optical cable or even its direct scrapping. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a non-destructive optical cable stripping device, which solves the problem that when operators use hand-held blades to strip the cable, improper force control can lead to excessive cutting of the outer sheath, damaging the internal optical core.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a non-destructive optical cable stripping device, comprising an outer casing, a first motor fixedly connected inside the outer casing, a first gear connected to the output end of the first motor, a second gear meshing with one side of the first gear's tooth end, a third gear meshing with the other side of the first gear's tooth end, and a fourth gear meshing with the other side of the third gear's tooth end. Rotary disks are fixedly connected to the exterior of both the second and fourth gears, and a transmission rod is rotatably connected to the exterior of the rotating disks. A stripping assembly is provided at the other end of the transmission rod. An outer frame is fixedly connected inside the outer casing, and a threading cylinder is fixedly connected inside the outer casing.

[0006] Preferably, the peeling assembly includes a sliding column, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the transfer rod, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a peeling knife. The sliding column is slidably connected to the outer frame and the inside of the tube.

[0007] Preferably, the peeling knife has a C-shaped blade.

[0008] Preferably, the inside of the tube is provided with a clamping assembly, and the inside of the tube is fixedly connected with a support platform.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a connecting post, one end of which is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding post, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a soft pad. The outside of the connecting post is slidably connected to the outside of the through-tube.

[0010] Preferably, the cushion is made of rubber.

[0011] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected inside the outer casing, the support plate has holes inside, an outer shell is fixedly connected inside the support plate, and a cutting component is provided inside the outer shell.

[0012] Preferably, the cutting assembly includes a second motor, which is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the housing. The output end of the second motor is connected to a transmission plate, and both ends of the transmission plate are rotatably connected to connecting rods. The other end of the connecting rods is rotatably connected to a slider. The slider is externally fixedly connected to a cutting head, and the slider is externally slidably connected to the inside of the housing.

[0013] Preferably, the cutting head is used to cut the outer sheath of the optical cable, and the hole is used to penetrate the optical cable to be stripped.

[0014] Preferably, the outer casing is provided with a recycling bin for holding peeling waste.

[0015] Working principle: When using this non-destructive optical cable stripping device, first pass the optical cable to be stripped through the hole in the support plate and into the support platform inside the tube, so that the optical cable axis is coaxial with the stripping knife and the cutting head, and the area to be stripped is located between the two.

[0016] After the first motor is started, its output torque is transmitted through the meshing of the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear, which drives the second gear and the fourth gear to rotate synchronously. This causes the rotating disk to rotate and pushes the sliding column along the guide structure of the outer frame and the tube through the transmission rod. The sliding column drives the connecting column and the rubber pad to move closer to the optical cable and form a radial clamping force, thereby achieving a stable fixation of the optical cable. This can achieve the effect of clamping and fixing optical cables of different outer diameters and preventing the optical cable from shaking during stripping and causing damage to the core.

[0017] The second motor is then started, which drives the transmission plate to rotate. Through the connecting rod, the slider moves in opposite directions along the inner slide rail of the outer shell, so that the cutting head cuts into the outer sheath of the optical cable to the preset depth to complete the ring cut. After cutting, the second motor reverses and drives the cutting component to reset, thereby achieving the effect of quickly cutting the outer sheath of the optical cable and facilitating the subsequent stripping.

[0018] The first motor continuously drives the sliding column to continue moving, causing the C-shaped stripping blade to fit against the edge of the cut outer sheath. The stripping force generated by the axial movement separates the outer sheath from the optical cable body, thus achieving the effect of stripping optical cables of different outer diameters and accurately adjusting the thickness of the stripped outer sheath.

[0019] The waste generated during the stripping process falls into the recycling bin by gravity. After the operation is completed, the first motor reverses to reset the sliding column and clamping assembly, releasing the optical cable from its fixation. The stripped optical cable can then be removed, thus achieving centralized collection and utilization of waste and avoiding environmental pollution.

[0020] This invention provides a non-destructive optical cable stripping device. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention uses a first motor to drive the first gear, the second gear, the third gear, and the fourth gear to rotate synchronously, causing the sliding column to move and drive the C-shaped stripping blade to fit against the edge of the cut outer sheath, separating the outer sheath from the optical cable body. This allows for the stripping of optical cables with different outer diameters and precise adjustment of the thickness of the stripped outer sheath.

[0021] 2. This invention uses a transmission rod to push a sliding column to move, which in turn drives the connecting column and rubber pad to move closer to the optical cable and form a radial clamping force, thereby fixing the optical cable. This achieves the effect of clamping and fixing optical cables of different outer diameters, preventing the optical cable from shaking during stripping and causing damage to the core.

[0022] 3. The present invention drives the transmission plate to rotate through the second motor, and then drives the slider to move in opposite directions through the connecting rod, so that the cutting head cuts into the outer sheath of the optical cable to a preset depth to complete the ring cut, thereby achieving the effect of quickly cutting the outer sheath of the optical cable and facilitating the subsequent stripping.

[0023] 4. This invention achieves centralized collection of waste through recycling bins, and at the same time, allows for the reuse of waste as needed, thereby avoiding environmental pollution.

[0024] 5. This invention integrates all the structures inside the outer casing, and their functions are concentrated inside the outer casing, making it easier for operators to move the device and improving the overall convenience of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the tube of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the first gear of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the rotating disk of the present invention; Figure 5This is a partial structural diagram of the peeling knife of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the cushion of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the support plate of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the outer shell of the present invention.

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. Outer casing; 2. First motor; 3. First gear; 4. Second gear; 5. Third gear; 6. Fourth gear; 7. Rotary disk; 8. Transmission rod; 9. Peeling assembly; 91. Sliding column; 92. Peeling knife; 10. Outer frame; 11. Through-tube; 12. Clamping assembly; 121. Connecting column; 122. Soft pad; 13. Support platform; 14. Support plate; 15. Hole; 16. Outer shell; 17. Cutting assembly; 171. Second motor; 172. Transmission plate; 173. Connecting rod; 174. Slider; 175. Cutting head; 18. Recycling bin. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 and Figure 4 This invention provides a non-destructive optical cable stripping device, comprising an outer casing 1, a first motor 2 fixedly connected inside the outer casing 1, a first gear 3 connected to the output end of the first motor 2, a second gear 4 meshing with one side of the first gear 3, a third gear 5 meshing with the other side of the first gear 3, and a fourth gear 6 meshing with the other side of the third gear 5. Rotating disks 7 are fixedly connected to the outside of both the second gear 4 and the fourth gear 6. A transmission rod 8 is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating disk 7, and a stripping assembly 9 is provided at the other end of the transmission rod 8. An outer frame 10 is fixedly connected inside the outer casing 1, and a through-tube 11 is fixedly connected inside the outer casing 1.

[0029] Specifically, the outer casing 1 integrates all core functional components. The first motor 2 directly drives the first gear 3 to rotate. The first gear 3 meshes with the second gear 4 and the third gear 5 through its two tooth ends. The third gear 5 then meshes with the fourth gear 6 to form a multi-gear transmission structure. When the second gear 4 and the fourth gear 6 rotate synchronously, they drive their respective externally fixed rotating disks 7 to rotate coaxially. The rotating disks 7 are connected to the transmission rod 8 to convert the rotational motion into the axial pushing and pulling motion of the transmission rod 8. The inner walls of the outer frame 10 and the through cylinder 11 are provided with guide grooves to provide precise guidance and limit for the sliding column 91, ensuring that the sliding column 91 moves smoothly along the axial direction.

[0030] Please see the appendix Figure 4 and Figure 5 The peeling assembly 9 includes a sliding column 91, one end of which is externally rotatably connected to the other end of the transmission rod 8, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a peeling knife 92. The outer side of the sliding column 91 is slidably connected to the inside of the outer frame 10 and the through tube 11.

[0031] Specifically, one end of the sliding column 91 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 8 via a bearing, and can follow the transmission rod 8 to perform reciprocating linear motion. The other end is fixedly connected to the stripping knife 92. The outer diameter of the sliding column 91 is fitted with the inner hole of the outer frame 10 and the through-tube 11 to ensure no radial offset during sliding and to ensure the precise movement trajectory of the stripping knife 92. When the sliding column 91 drives the stripping knife 92 to move axially, the stripping operation is achieved through the relative movement between the blade and the outer sheath of the optical cable.

[0032] Please see the appendix Figure 5 The peeling knife 92 has a C-shaped blade.

[0033] Specifically, the inner diameter of the C-shaped blade can completely fit the outer circumference of the optical cable to form a ring-shaped cutting area. The blade adopts a symmetrical design, so that the cutting force is evenly distributed on the outer circumference of the optical cable, avoiding localized force concentration that could damage the internal optical fibers.

[0034] Please see the appendix Figures 4-6 The inside of the tube 11 is provided with a clamping assembly 12, and the inside of the tube 11 is fixedly connected with a support platform 13.

[0035] Specifically, the tube 11 is a cylindrical hollow structure, and its axis coincides with the axis of the hole 15 and the stripping knife 92. The clamping components 12 are symmetrically distributed inside the tube 11, and achieve radial clamping and fixing of the optical cable through synchronous action to prevent the optical cable from moving during stripping. The support platform 13 is an annular protrusion structure located in the middle section inside the tube 11, which plays a radial supporting role for the optical cable.

[0036] Please see the appendix Figure 6The clamping assembly 12 includes a connecting post 121. One end of the connecting post 121 is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding post 91, and the other end of the connecting post 121 is fixedly connected to a soft pad 122. The outside of the connecting post 121 is slidably connected to the outside of the through tube 11.

[0037] Specifically, the connecting post 121 is made of rigid metal, with one end fixed to the outside of the sliding post 91 and moving synchronously with the sliding post 91. The other end of the connecting post 121 is fixed to the soft pad 122, transmitting the driving force of the sliding post 91 to the soft pad 122 to achieve the clamping action, ensuring that the optical cable is clamped in all directions and the force is balanced.

[0038] Please see the appendix Figure 6 The cushion 122 is made of rubber.

[0039] Specifically, the rubber material has good elastic deformation ability, which can be adapted to optical cables of different diameters to achieve self-adaptive clamping. It has a high coefficient of friction, which can increase the friction with the outer sheath of the optical cable, improve clamping stability, and prevent slippage. At the same time, the rubber is soft and will not cause indentation or scratches to the outer sheath of the optical cable under clamping pressure, thus protecting the integrity of the optical cable surface.

[0040] Please see the appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 The outer casing 1 is fixedly connected to the inside of a support plate 14. The support plate 14 has holes 15 inside. The support plate 14 is fixedly connected to the inside of a shell 16. The shell 16 has a cutting component 17 inside.

[0041] Specifically, the support plate 14 provides stable support for the outer shell 16. The hole 15 is opened at the center of the support plate 14, and the hole diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the optical cable to be stripped, so as to ensure that the optical cable can pass through smoothly. The outer shell 16 is a box structure with a guide rail inside. The cutting component 17 works in conjunction with the stripping component 9. First, the cutting component 17 cuts open the outer sheath of the optical cable, and then the stripping component 9 peels off the outer sheath.

[0042] Please see the appendix Figure 8 The cutting assembly 17 includes a second motor 171, which is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the housing 16. The output end of the second motor 171 is connected to a transmission plate 172. Both ends of the transmission plate 172 are rotatably connected to connecting rods 173. The other end of the connecting rods 173 is rotatably connected to a slider 174. The external side of the slider 174 is fixedly connected to a cutting head 175, and the external side of the slider 174 is slidably connected to the inside of the housing 16.

[0043] Specifically, the second motor 171 drives the transmission plate 172 to rotate around the axis. Both ends of the transmission plate 172 are hinged to the connecting rod 173, and the other end of the connecting rod 173 is hinged to the slider 174. The slider 174 slides in cooperation with the guide rail inside the outer shell 16, and can make linear reciprocating motion along the rail, driving the cutting head 175 to move synchronously. The cutting head 175 moves with the slider 174 to realize the cutting action of the optical cable sheath.

[0044] Please see the appendix Figure 7 and Figure 8 The cutting head 175 is used to cut the outer sheath of the optical cable, and the hole 15 is used to penetrate the optical cable to be stripped.

[0045] Specifically, the cutting edge of the cutting head 175 is treated with a diamond coating, which has high hardness and strong wear resistance, and can efficiently cut optical cable sheaths of different materials. The maximum travel of the cutting head 175 can be achieved by adjusting the eccentricity of the transmission plate 172 to adapt to the cutting needs of optical cable sheaths of different thicknesses.

[0046] Please see the appendix Figure 8 The outer casing 1 is externally equipped with a recycling bin 18 for holding peeling waste.

[0047] Specifically, the opening of the recycling bin 18 faces the peeling operation area. The outer skin waste generated during the peeling process falls into the recycling bin 18 by its own gravity, realizing the centralized collection of waste, avoiding environmental pollution, and facilitating waste utilization and daily maintenance of the equipment.

[0048] Workflow: Pass one end of the optical cable to be stripped through the hole 15 of the support plate 14, insert it into the tube 11 and place it on the support platform 13. Ensure that the optical cable axis coincides with the axis of the stripping knife 92 and the cutting head 175. Adjust the length of the optical cable insertion so that the area to be stripped is between the cutting head 175 and the stripping knife 92.

[0049] The first motor 2 is started, which drives the first gear 3 to rotate. Through meshing, the first gear 4, the third gear 5, and the fourth gear 6 rotate synchronously. The second gear 4 and the fourth gear 6 drive the rotating disk 7 to rotate coaxially. The rotating disk 7 pushes the sliding column 91 to move along the guide groove of the outer frame 10 and the through tube 11 through the transmission rod 8. The sliding column 91 drives the connecting column 121 and the soft pad 122 to move towards the optical cable until multiple sets of soft pads 122 are tightly attached to the outer sheath of the optical cable, forming a radial clamping force to fix the optical cable.

[0050] The second motor 171 is started, which drives the transmission plate 172 to rotate. The transmission plate 172 pulls the slider 174 along the guide rail of the outer shell 16 in a straight line. The slider 174 drives the cutting head 175 to move, so that the cutting edge of the cutting head 175 cuts into the outer sheath of the optical cable to a preset depth, completing the ring cut. After the cut is completed, the second motor 171 reverses, driving the transmission plate 172, the connecting rod 173, the slider 174 and the cutting head 175 to return to the initial position.

[0051] The first motor 2 continues to drive, the gear set continues to drive the rotating disk 7 to rotate, and the transmission rod 8 continues to push the sliding column 91 to move; the sliding column 91 drives the C-shaped stripping knife 92 to fit against the edge of the cut outer sheath of the optical cable, and moves along the axial direction to generate a peeling force, completely peeling the outer sheath from the optical cable body.

[0052] After the outer sheath is stripped, the first motor 2 is reversed, the gear set drives the rotating disk 7 to rotate in the opposite direction, and the transmission rod 8 pulls the sliding column 91 to reset; the sliding column 91 drives the clamping assembly 12 to reset, the soft pad 122 is removed from the optical cable sheath, and the clamping is released; the stripped optical cable is taken out from the device, the integrity of the internal optical fiber is checked, and the outer sheath waste generated during the stripping process falls into the recycling box 18 outside the outer box 1 by gravity.

[0053] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A non-destructive optical cable stripping device, comprising an outer casing (1), characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is fixedly connected to a first motor (2), the output end of the first motor (2) is connected to a first gear (3), one side of the first gear (3) is meshed with a second gear (4), the other side of the first gear (3) is meshed with a third gear (5), the other side of the third gear (5) is meshed with a fourth gear (6), the second gear (4) and the fourth gear (6) are both fixedly connected to a rotating disk (7), the rotating disk (7) is rotatably connected to a transmission rod (8), the other end of the transmission rod (8) is provided with a peeling component (9), the outer casing (1) is fixedly connected to an outer frame (10), and the outer casing (1) is fixedly connected to a through cylinder (11).

2. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peeling assembly (9) includes a sliding column (91), one end of which is externally rotatably connected to the other end of the transmission rod (8), and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a peeling knife (92). The outside of the sliding column (91) is slidably connected to the inside of the outer frame (10) and the tube (11).

3. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The peeling knife (92) has a C-shaped blade.

4. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inside of the tube (11) is provided with a clamping assembly (12), and a support platform (13) is fixedly connected inside the tube (11).

5. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (12) includes a connecting post (121), one end of which is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding post (91), and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a soft pad (122). The outside of the connecting post (121) is slidably connected to the outside of the tube (11).

6. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cushion (122) is made of rubber.

7. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) is fixedly connected to a support plate (14), the support plate (14) has holes (15) inside, the support plate (14) is fixedly connected to a shell (16), and the shell (16) is provided with a cutting component (17).

8. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cutting assembly (17) includes a second motor (171), which is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the housing (16). The output end of the second motor (171) is connected to a transmission plate (172). Both ends of the transmission plate (172) are rotatably connected to connecting rods (173). The other end of the connecting rods (173) is rotatably connected to a slider (174). The outside of the slider (174) is fixedly connected to a cutting head (175), and the outside of the slider (174) is slidably connected to the inside of the housing (16).

9. The non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cutting head (175) is used to cut the outer sheath of the optical cable, and the hole (15) is used to penetrate the optical cable to be stripped.

10. A non-destructive optical cable stripping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) is externally equipped with a recycling bin (18) for holding peeling waste.

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