Cable storage device

Abstract

The invention provides a cable storage device, and relates to the technical field of optical fiber construction. The cable disc is rotationally arranged on the main body, and the cable disc is used for winding a cable; the locking assembly is arranged on the main body in a sliding mode, the locking assembly is configured to slide relative to the main body so as to be switched between a first position and a second position, and when the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking assembly is connected with the cable reel and the main body so as to lock the cable reel on the main body; and at the second position, the locking device is disconnected with the cable reel so as to unlock the cable reel. According to the cable storage device provided by the invention, the problems that the locking and unlocking operation process of the cable tray is relatively tedious, the convenience is low, and the construction efficiency is influenced in the prior art are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of optical fiber construction technology, and in particular to a cable storage device. Background Technology

[0002] In fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) scenarios, fiber optic information panels are often used to store and deploy fiber optic cables, thereby improving the convenience of fiber optic deployment.

[0003] In related technologies, fiber optic information panels include a main body and a cable reel rotatably mounted on the main body. During production, a certain length of optical fiber is pre-wound onto the cable reel. Then, during on-site construction, the optical fiber can be quickly laid out or retrieved by pulling the fiber or rotating the cable reel, and finally, the optical fiber is connected to the line.

[0004] However, the aforementioned fiber optic information panels often use snap-on or key-type unlocking structures on the cable reel, making the locking and unlocking process of the cable reel cumbersome, inconvenient, and affecting construction efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a cable storage device to solve the problem that the locking and unlocking process of cable reels in related technologies is cumbersome, inconvenient, and affects construction efficiency.

[0006] This application provides a cable storage device, comprising:

[0007] main body;

[0008] A cable reel, rotatably mounted on the main body, is used to wind up cables;

[0009] A locking component is slidably disposed on the main body. The locking component is configured to slide relative to the main body to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, it is connected to both the cable reel and the main body to lock the cable reel to the main body. In the second position, it is disconnected from the cable reel to unlock the cable reel.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the locking component includes a locking member that is slidably disposed on the body;

[0011] The cable reel is provided with multiple positioning grooves, which are evenly distributed around the rotation axis of the cable reel.

[0012] The locking element is configured to engage with at least one of the positioning slots in the first position and disengage from the positioning slots in the second position.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the cable reel is annular, the positioning groove is disposed on the inner side of the cable reel, and the locking member is located on the inner side of the cable reel.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the locking assembly further includes an elastic positioning member disposed on the locking member, and the main body is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion;

[0015] The elastic positioning member is configured to elastically engage with the engaging portion in the first position and disengage from the engaging portion in the second position.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the elastic positioning member includes an elastic handle and a snap-fit ​​protrusion. One end of the elastic handle in the extending direction is connected to the locking member, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is disposed on the elastic handle. The snap-fit ​​protrusion engages with or disengages from the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0017] In one possible implementation, an elastic pusher is further included, the elastic pusher connecting the locking member and the body, the elastic pusher being configured to elastically push the locking member to the second position when the elastic positioning member disengages from the latching portion.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the main body is provided with a first connecting portion, and the locking member is provided with a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are slidably connected to limit the sliding range of the locking member.

[0019] In one possible implementation, an elastic restraint is further included, which is connected to the body and elastically abuts against the cable reel to restrict the cable reel from reversing.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the system further includes a cover detachably connected to the main body, the cover covering the cable reel and the locking assembly, and the cover having an outlet hole for threading the cable.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the cable outlet is a multi-layer knockout hole;

[0022] And / or, multiple cable outlet holes are provided, and they are spaced apart from each other.

[0023] This application provides a cable storage device, comprising: a main body; a cable reel rotatably mounted on the main body for winding cables; and a locking component slidably mounted on the main body. The locking component is configured to slide relative to the main body and switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, it is connected to both the cable reel and the main body to lock the cable reel onto the main body; in the second position, it is disconnected from the cable reel to unlock it. Thus, cables (such as optical fibers) can be pre-wound onto the cable reel. At the construction site, the cable can be unwound or retracted by rotating the cable reel. Subsequently, the locking component can be slidably switched between the first and second positions, locking the cable reel in the first position and unlocking it in the second position. This makes the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel more convenient, greatly improving ease of use and on-site construction efficiency. It solves the problem that the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel in related technologies is cumbersome, inconvenient, and affects construction efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of a cable storage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure when the locking element is in the first position;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the locking component;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure when the locking element is in the second position.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100 - Main body; 110 - Central column; 120 - Snap-fit ​​part; 130 - First connecting part;

[0031] 200 - Cable reel; 210 - Positioning slot; 220 - Baffle wing;

[0032] 300-Locking assembly; 310-Locking element; 311-Positioning protrusion; 312-Post; 313-Disc; 314-Second connecting part; 315-Elastic arm; 320-Elastic positioning element; 321-Elastic handle; 322-Snap-fit ​​protrusion;

[0033] 400 - Flexible pusher;

[0034] 500 - Flexible limiting component;

[0035] 600 - Cover; 610 - Cable exit hole.

[0036] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] With the booming development of the communications industry, FTTX (where X represents the final node of fiber optic access) construction is gradually transitioning from feeders and distribution lines to the drop-in section. Customers are increasingly demanding FTTR (fiber to the room), FTTB (fiber to the building), and FTTH (fiber to the home). Traditional indoor coverage solutions are gradually failing to meet the network performance requirements of new services. Users are increasingly accepting all-optical-domain networking solutions, which provide wired and wireless gigabit coverage for each room by connecting fiber optic cables to each room, resulting in a qualitative leap in internet speed for users.

[0039] In fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) scenarios, fiber optic information panels are often used to store and deploy fiber optic cables, thereby improving the convenience of fiber optic deployment.

[0040] In related technologies, fiber optic information panels include a main body and a cable reel rotatably mounted on the main body. During production, a certain length of optical fiber is pre-wound onto the cable reel. Then, during on-site construction, the optical fiber can be quickly laid out or retrieved by pulling the fiber or rotating the cable reel, and finally, the optical fiber is connected to the line.

[0041] However, the aforementioned fiber optic information panels often use snap-on or key-type unlocking structures on the cable reel. Therefore, operation requires locking or unlocking the cable reel by installing or removing the snaps with screws; or by operating a key to control the locking mechanism, which then locks or unlocks the cable reel. This makes the locking and unlocking process cumbersome, inconvenient, and affects construction efficiency.

[0042] Based on this, this application provides a cable storage device, including: a main body; a cable reel rotatably mounted on the main body for winding cables; and a locking component slidably mounted on the main body. The locking component is configured to slide relative to the main body and switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, it is connected to both the cable reel and the main body to lock the cable reel onto the main body; in the second position, it is disconnected from the cable reel to unlock it. Thus, cables (such as optical fibers) can be pre-wound onto the cable reel. At the construction site, the cable can be unwound or retracted by rotating the cable reel. Subsequently, the locking component can be slidably switched between the first and second positions. In the first position, the cable reel is locked, and in the second position, it is unlocked. This makes the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel more convenient, greatly improving convenience and effectively increasing on-site construction efficiency. It solves the problem that the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel in related technologies is cumbersome, inconvenient, and affects construction efficiency.

[0043] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the illustration, the cable storage device provided in this application embodiment can be an optical fiber information panel, a junction box, etc., and specifically includes:

[0045] Main body 100;

[0046] Cable reel 200 is rotatably mounted on the main body 100 and is used to wind up cables.

[0047] A locking component 300 is slidably disposed on the main body 100. The locking component 300 is configured to slide relative to the main body 100 to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, it is connected to both the cable reel 200 and the main body 100 to lock the cable reel 200 onto the main body 100. In the second position, it is disconnected from the cable reel 200 to unlock the cable reel 200.

[0048] The locking component 300 is slidably mounted on the main body 100. It switches between a first position and a second position by sliding relative to the main body 100, so as to control the locking or unlocking of the cable reel 200.

[0049] In use, cables (such as optical fibers) can be pre-wound onto the cable reel 200. This means that the cables to be used can be pre-wound onto the cable reel 200 before production or deployment. At the construction site, the cable reel 200 can be rotated to release or retract the cable. Subsequently, the sliding locking component 300 can be used to switch between a first and a second position. The cable reel 200 is locked in the first position and unlocked in the second position. This makes the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel 200 more convenient, greatly improving ease of use and on-site construction efficiency. It solves the problem of cumbersome and inconvenient locking and unlocking operations of the cable reel 200 in related technologies, which negatively impact construction efficiency.

[0050] For example, the sliding of the locking component 300 can be controlled manually. It can also be controlled magnetically; for instance, when an electromagnet is energized, it controls the sliding of the locking component 300 through attractive force, and when the power is off, it controls the sliding of the locking component 300 in the opposite direction through repulsive force. It can also be controlled by a telescopic motor. Of course, other methods can also be used to control the sliding of the locking component 300, and there are no limitations on this.

[0051] In practice, a number of baffles 220 can be integrally formed, welded, or otherwise installed on the peripheral wall of the cable reel 200. At least one baffle 220 is located at one end of the cable reel 200 in the axial direction, and at least one baffle 220 is located at the other end of the cable reel 200 in the axial direction. When the cable is wound onto the cable reel 200, the baffles 220 can restrict the winding trajectory of the cable, improve the stability of the cable after winding and during the unwinding or winding process, and reduce the possibility of the cable falling off the cable reel 200.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the locking component 300 includes a locking member 310, which is slidably disposed on the body 100;

[0053] The cable reel 200 is provided with multiple positioning grooves 210, which are evenly distributed around the rotation axis of the cable reel 200.

[0054] The locking member 310 is configured to engage with at least one positioning groove 210 in a first position and disengage from the positioning groove 210 in a second position.

[0055] In this embodiment, the cable reel 200 is annular, the positioning groove 210 is disposed on the inner side of the cable reel 200, and the locking member 310 is located on the inner side of the cable reel 200.

[0056] Specifically, a vertically extending central column 110 can be integrally formed, welded, screwed, or otherwise installed in the middle of the main body 100. The central column 110 has an upward-facing slot. A ring-shaped cable reel 200 is coaxially fitted and rotatably mounted on the central column 110. Understandably, manually moving the cable reel 200 can control its rotation relative to the central column 110, thereby achieving the purpose of cable feeding and reeling.

[0057] Meanwhile, multiple positioning grooves 210 are formed on the inner surface of the cable reel 200, thereby positioning the grooves 210 on the inner side of the cable reel 200, and the multiple positioning grooves 210 are evenly distributed around the rotation axis of the cable reel 200. They can be evenly spaced, and the spacing can be reasonably selected according to actual needs, without limitation. It should be noted that, with the width of the positioning grooves 210 remaining constant, the smaller the spacing or the more positioning grooves 210, the higher the locking accuracy of the cable reel 200. That is, it can be ensured that the cable reel 200 can be locked at any time after rotating a small angle. Of course, the width of the positioning grooves 210 can also be set according to actual needs, without limitation.

[0058] Based on this, the specific shape of the locking member 310 is not limited. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the locking element 310 can be configured as a T-shaped structure, comprising a column 312 and a disc 313. The column 312 can be coaxially fixed to the central area of ​​the disc 313 by integral molding, welding, screwing, or other means, and is located on one side of the disc 313. Of course, the locking element 310 can also be other block-shaped, column-shaped, or other irregular shapes.

[0059] The locking member 310 has a column 312 vertically inserted and slidably disposed in the slot of the central column 110, and the disc 313 in the locking member 310 is located on the side of the central column 110 away from the main body 100. This allows the locking member 310 to be switched between a first position (corresponding to the side closer to the cable reel 200) and a second position (corresponding to the side farther from the cable reel 200) by sliding the locking member 310, so that the disc 313 in the locking member 310 can be closer to or farther away from the cable reel 200.

[0060] It should be noted that a number of positioning protrusions 311 can be integrally formed, bonded, welded or otherwise provided on the disc body 313 in the locking member 310. The positioning protrusions 311 are located on the side of the disc body 313 facing the cable reel 200, and the positioning protrusions 311 are adapted to the positioning grooves 210. In implementation, the number of positioning protrusions 311 is not limited, and can be one, two, three or other numbers. Moreover, the positioning protrusions 311 can engage with one or more positioning grooves 210.

[0061] Therefore, when the locking member 310 slides to the first position, that is, when the locking member 310 is close to the cable reel 200, the positioning protrusion 311 can engage with the positioning groove 210 at the current position, thereby locking the cable reel 200. When the locking member 310 slides to the second position, that is, when the locking member 310 is away from the cable reel 200, the positioning protrusion 311 can disengage from the positioning groove 210, thereby unlocking the cable reel 200.

[0062] In addition, by placing the locking element 310 inside the cable reel 200, the possibility of the locking element 310 obstructing the cable during the cable laying or winding process can be reduced, ensuring that the cable laying and winding are carried out smoothly.

[0063] In practice, the locking element 310 can be slidably mounted on the upper end of the central column 110. At the same time, the positioning groove 210 can be opened only in the upper half of the cable reel 200, so that the depth of the positioning groove 210 is less than the height of the cable reel 200, thereby ensuring a better rotational fit between the lower half of the cable reel 200 and the central column 110, and ensuring the reliability of the cable reel 200 when rotating.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the locking component 300 further includes an elastic positioning member 320, which is disposed on the locking member 310, and the main body 100 is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion 120.

[0065] The elastic positioning member 320 is configured to elastically engage with the locking part 120 in a first position and disengage from the locking part 120 in a second position.

[0066] In this embodiment, the elastic positioning member 320 can be disposed on the post 312 in the locking member 310. The main body 100 can be provided with the snap-fit ​​portion 120 by means of integral molding, screwing, or slotting. In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​portion 120 can be a slot hole formed on the central post 110. In other embodiments, the snap-fit ​​portion 120 can also be a protrusion on the main body 100.

[0067] Therefore, when the locking member 310 slides to the first position and locks the cable reel 200, the elastic positioning member 320 can elastically engage with the engaging portion 120, thereby securing the locking member 310 to the first position relatively firmly. This allows the locking member 310 to hold the cable reel 200 in the locked state relatively firmly, ensuring the stability of the cable reel 200 when locked.

[0068] Understandably, when it is necessary to unlock the cable reel 200, the elastic positioning member 320 can be disengaged from the locking part 120 to release the restriction on the locking member 310, so that the locking member 310 can slide to the second position, thereby unlocking the cable reel 200.

[0069] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the elastic positioning member 320 includes an elastic handle 321 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 322. One end of the elastic handle 321 in the extending direction is connected to the locking member 310. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 322 is disposed on the elastic handle 321 and snaps or disengages from the snap-fit ​​portion 120.

[0070] In this embodiment, one end of the elastic handle 321 extending in the direction of extension can be fixed to the column 312 in the locking member 310 by integral molding, welding, screwing, snap-fitting, or other means, and the other end of the elastic handle 321 extending in the direction of extension can extend obliquely toward the disc 313 in the locking member 310. At this time, the disc 313 has a clearance notch to avoid the elastic handle 321, so that the end of the elastic handle 321 away from the column 312 is located in the clearance notch, so as to facilitate the operation of the elastic handle 321. There is a certain gap between the part of the elastic handle 321 away from the connection between it and the column 312 and the column 312 to reserve deformation space for the elastic handle 321. The elastic handle 321 can be a thin sheet made of plastic or metal, so that the elastic handle 321 itself has a certain elastic deformation capability.

[0071] The snap-fit ​​protrusion 322 can be integrally formed, welded or otherwise provided on the elastic handle 321, and can be located in the middle of the elastic handle 321 and on the side of the elastic handle 321 away from the column 312.

[0072] Therefore, when it is necessary to lock the cable reel 200, the locking member 310 can be pushed towards the cable reel 200 and slid to the first position so that the positioning protrusion 311 is inserted into the positioning groove 210 at the current position. At this time, the locking member 310 will drive the elastic handle 321 to slide synchronously. When the locking protrusion 322 contacts the locking part 120, a little pressure can be applied to press the locking member 310. At this time, the elastic handle 321 will automatically deform inward and rebound, so that the locking protrusion 322 is locked onto the side of the locking part 120 away from the disc body 313, thereby making the elastic positioning member 320 fully locked onto the locking part 120, and thus locking the locking member 310 in the first position.

[0073] When it is necessary to unlock the cable reel 200, the elastic handle 321 can be pressed manually to disengage the locking protrusion 322 from the locking part 120. Then the locking member 310 can be slid away from the cable reel 200 to the second position to disengage the positioning protrusion 311 from the positioning groove 210.

[0074] In practice, two slots spaced apart along the sliding direction of the locking member 310 can also be provided on the central post 110, which means two locking portions 120 spaced apart along the sliding direction of the locking member 310. So that when the locking member 310 is in the first position, the locking protrusion 322 can engage with the locking portion 120 closer to the main body 100; when the locking member 310 is in the second position, the locking protrusion 322 can engage with the other locking portion 120.

[0075] When the cable reel 200 needs to be unlocked, after the engaging protrusion 322 disengages from the engaging portion 120, in order to allow the locking member 310 to slide more easily to the second position, in some embodiments, the cable storage device further includes an elastic pusher 400, which connects the locking member 310 and the main body 100. The elastic pusher 400 is configured to elastically push the locking member 310 to the second position when the elastic positioning member 320 disengages from the engaging portion 120.

[0076] In this embodiment, the elastic pusher 400 is a spring. The elastic pusher 400 is disposed on the side of the column 312 in the locking member 310 facing the main body 100. The extension direction of the elastic pusher 400 is consistent with the axial direction of the column 312. The two opposite ends of the extension direction of the elastic pusher 400 abut against the main body 100 and the column 312 respectively.

[0077] Therefore, when the locking member 310 slides to the first position, it compresses the elastic pusher 400 to store energy. Secondly, after the locking protrusion 322 disengages from the locking portion 120, the elastic pusher 400 automatically drives the locking member 310 away from the cable reel 200 to the second position, eliminating the need to manually pull the locking member 310 to the second position. This effectively improves the convenience of switching the locking member 310 to the second position and enhances its usability.

[0078] During implementation, a clearance groove can be opened on the column 312, and then the elastic pusher 400 can be accommodated in the clearance groove to improve the stability of the elastic pusher 400 during operation.

[0079] In other embodiments, the elastic pusher 400 may also be connected to the main body 100 or the column 312 by snap-fit ​​or other means. The elastic pusher 400 may also be an elastic paddle, an elastic rope, an elastic block, etc.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the main body 100 is provided with a first connecting part 130, and the locking member 310 is provided with a second connecting part 314. The first connecting part 130 and the second connecting part 314 are slidably connected to limit the sliding range of the locking member 310.

[0081] In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 130 provided on the main body 100 can be a strip hole opened on the central post 110, and the strip hole extends along the sliding direction of the locking member 310.

[0082] The second connecting portion 314 on the locking member 310 may be a protrusion on the column 312 by integral molding, welding or other means, so that the second connecting portion 314 can be inserted into the first connecting portion 130 and slide back and forth in the first connecting portion 130.

[0083] The sliding range of the second connecting part 314 is limited by the first connecting part 130, thereby limiting the sliding range of the locking member 310 and reducing the possibility of the locking member 310 falling off the main body 100.

[0084] like Figure 4 As shown, during implementation, the length of the hole in the first connecting part 130 can be reasonably set so that when the elastic pusher 400 pushes the locking part 310 to slide to the second position, the second connecting part 314 can just abut against the end of the first connecting part 130 away from the main body 100. At this time, the degree of freedom of the locking part 310 in the axial and circumferential directions can be restricted, thereby ensuring the stability of the locking part 310 in the second position and making it less prone to shaking, further improving the ease of operation of the locking part 310.

[0085] When implementing, such as Figure 3 As shown, an elastic arm 315 can also be formed on the column 312, giving the elastic arm 315 a certain elastic deformation capability. The extension direction of the elastic arm 315 is consistent with the extension direction of the column 312. One end of the elastic arm 315 is connected to the column 312. The second connecting part 314 can be integrally formed or connected to the lower end of the elastic arm 315 by other means. There is a gap between the side of the elastic arm 315 and the column 312 to provide deformation space for the elastic arm 315.

[0086] Therefore, when the locking member 310 is installed on the main body 100, the post 312 can be inserted into the slot on the central post 110, and then the locking member 310 can be pressed slightly to engage the second connecting part 314 into the first connecting part 130, thereby pre-positioning the locking member 310 and completing the installation of the locking member 310 on the main body 100. Subsequently, the locking member 310 can slide back and forth under the restriction of the first connecting part 130 to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0087] In other embodiments, the second connecting portion 314 may be a slotted hole formed on the locking member 310, in which case the first connecting portion 130 may be a protrusion provided on the main body 100. Alternatively, the slotted hole may be replaced with a strip-shaped guide rail.

[0088] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the cable storage device further includes an elastic limiter 500 connected to the body 100, which elastically abuts against the cable reel 200 to limit the reversal of the cable reel 200.

[0089] In this embodiment, the elastic limiting member 500 can be a spring sheet made of metal or non-metal, which only needs to have a certain elastic deformation capability. The elastic limiting member 500 is located on the periphery of the cable reel 200. One end of the elastic limiting member 500 extending in the direction of extension can be fixed to the main body 100 by screwing, snapping, or other means, and the other end of the elastic limiting member 500 extending in the direction of extension extends obliquely toward the cable reel 200. Specifically, the extension direction of the elastic limiting member 500 in its natural state is set at an angle with the line connecting the fixed end of the elastic limiting member 500 and the center of the cable reel 200, preferably an acute angle.

[0090] Therefore, when the cable reel 200 rotates (the direction of rotation must be consistent with the direction of the movable end of the elastic restraint 500) to release the cable, the cable reel 200 will successively push the elastic restraint 500 to elastically avoid it, thus making it less likely that the elastic restraint 500 will obstruct the cable release process of the cable reel 200. During the release, if the cable reel 200 tends to reverse due to its own tension, the elastic restraint 500 will lock the cable reel 200 (for example, by locking the baffle 220 on the cable reel 200) to limit the reverse rotation of the cable reel 200, thereby limiting the cable retraction and achieving the cable anti-explosion function. Of course, a locking tooth part for engaging with the elastic restraint 500 can also be provided on the cable reel 200.

[0091] Furthermore, when it is necessary to reel in the cable, the elastic restraint 500 can be moved to avoid the cable reel 200, allowing the cable reel 200 to reverse normally for reeling. Based on this, a temporary slot can also be provided on the main body 100, so that when it is necessary to reel in the cable, the elastic restraint 500 can be locked in the temporary slot, thereby eliminating the need to hold the elastic restraint 500 with your hand for a long time and optimizing the usage effect.

[0092] In practice, the shape of the spring is not limited. In other embodiments, the elastic limiting member 500 may also be an elastic pin, elastic block, etc., that is elastically pushed by a spring.

[0093] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the cable storage device further includes a cover 600, which is detachably connected to the main body 100. The cover 600 covers the cable reel 200 and the locking assembly 300, and the cover 600 is provided with a cable outlet hole 610 for threading cables.

[0094] It should be noted that the cover 600 is hollow inside and open at one end. The shape of the cover 600 is not limited; it can be a rectangular shell structure or other shapes, as long as it can fit into the cable reel 200 and locking assembly 300 inside. The cover 600 can be detachably connected to the main body 100 by screws, fasteners, or other means. Furthermore, the cover 600 has a cable outlet hole 610, which is a through hole.

[0095] Therefore, the locking assembly 300, cable reel 200, and cables on the cable reel 200 can be protected by the cover 600. At the same time, the cables can pass through the cable outlet 610 from inside the cover 600 to the outside, thereby improving safety. The cover 600 can be opened when it is necessary to release or retract the cable.

[0096] The shape of the cable outlet 610 is not limited; it can be a round hole or a square hole that is compatible with the cable.

[0097] Furthermore, the cable outlet 610 may be a multi-layer knockout hole; and / or, multiple cable outlets 610 may be provided, and they may be provided at intervals.

[0098] In other words, if the cable outlet 610 is a multi-layer knockout hole, the cable outlet 610 can be knocked to a matching diameter according to the actual cable diameter so that the cable can pass through, thereby improving the adaptability and compatibility of the cover 600 to accommodate multiple cable types.

[0099] Furthermore, multiple cable exit holes 610 can be provided and distributed at intervals in multiple directions of the enclosure 600. This allows cables to exit from multiple directions of the enclosure 600, further optimizing the performance of the enclosure 600 and adapting to the needs of various cable extension directions on site.

[0100] In summary, the cable storage device provided in this application embodiment allows cables (e.g., optical fibers) to be pre-wound onto the cable reel 200. At the construction site, the cable reel 200 can be rotated to release or retract the cable. Subsequently, the sliding locking component 300 can switch between a first position and a second position. The cable reel 200 is locked in the first position and unlocked in the second position, making the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel 200 more convenient, greatly improving ease of use, and effectively increasing on-site construction efficiency. This solves the problem in related technologies where the locking and unlocking operation of the cable reel 200 is cumbersome, inconvenient, and affects construction efficiency.

[0101] Finally, it should be noted that other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein, and is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cable storage device, characterized in that, include: Main body (100); A cable reel (200) is rotatably mounted on the main body (100) and is used to wind up cables; A locking component (300) is slidably disposed on the body (100). The locking component (300) is configured to slide relative to the body (100) to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, it is connected to both the cable reel (200) and the body (100) to lock the cable reel (200) onto the body (100). In the second position, it is disconnected from the cable reel (200) to unlock the cable reel (200).

2. The cable storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly (300) includes a locking member (310) which is slidably disposed on the body (100); The cable reel (200) is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves (210), and the plurality of positioning grooves (210) are evenly distributed around the rotation axis of the cable reel (200); The locking member (310) is configured to engage with at least one of the positioning slots (210) in the first position and disengage from the positioning slots (210) in the second position.

3. The cable storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cable reel (200) is annular, the positioning groove (210) is located on the inner side of the cable reel (200), and the locking member (310) is located on the inner side of the cable reel (200).

4. The cable storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking component (300) further includes an elastic positioning element (320), which is disposed on the locking component (310), and the main body (100) is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion (120). The elastic positioning member (320) is configured to elastically engage the locking part (120) in the first position and disengage from the locking part (120) in the second position.

5. The cable storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic positioning member (320) includes an elastic handle (321) and a snap-fit ​​protrusion (322). One end of the elastic handle (321) in the extending direction is connected to the locking member (310). The snap-fit ​​protrusion (322) is disposed on the elastic handle (321). The snap-fit ​​protrusion (322) snaps into or disengages from the snap-fit ​​part (120).

6. The cable storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic pusher (400) that connects the locking member (310) and the body (100), and the elastic pusher (400) is configured to elastically push the locking member (310) to the second position when the elastic positioning member (320) disengages from the latching portion (120).

7. The cable storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (100) is provided with a first connecting part (130), and the locking member (310) is provided with a second connecting part (314). The first connecting part (130) and the second connecting part (314) are slidably connected to limit the sliding range of the locking member (310).

8. The cable storage device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic restraint (500) connected to the body (100), the elastic restraint (500) elastically abutting against the cable reel (200) to restrict the cable reel (200) from reversing.

9. The cable storage device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a cover (600), which is detachably connected to the main body (100). The cover (600) covers the cable reel (200) and the locking assembly (300). The cover (600) is provided with a cable outlet hole (610) for threading the cable.

10. The cable storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cable outlet hole (610) is a multi-layer knockout hole; And / or, multiple cable outlet holes (610) are provided, and they are spaced apart.

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