Temperature-sensing optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for tubular detector

By designing a temperature-sensitive fiber assisted winding machine for tube-type detectors, the problems of uneven winding and high labor intensity when manually winding the optical fibers are solved, and the stability and efficiency of fiber wrapping are improved, and it is suitable for on-site winding operations in complex environments.

CN222593070UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11TIANJIN RES INST FOR WATER TRANSPORT ENG M O T
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Application Number
CN202323591869.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-27
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-27

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Technical Problem

The prior art has problems such as uneven winding, high labor intensity, low production efficiency, difficulty in ensuring the uniformity of pretension force and difficulty in laying when manually winding the optical fiber of the tube-type detector.

Method used

A temperature-sensitive fiber assisted winding machine is designed, including a bracket, a fixed support, a sliding support, a chuck, a solid cone, a solid cylinder and a positioning component. By adjusting the position of the sliding support and the rotary member of the chuck, the optical fiber is uniformly wound and fixed the detector.

Benefits of technology

The device improves the stability and efficiency of fiber wrapping, ensures the uniformity of fiber pretension tension, simplifies operation, is suitable for on-site winding operations in complex environments, and increases the production reliability and efficiency of the detector.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tubular detector. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine comprises a support, a fixed support, a sliding support, a chuck, a solid cone, a solid cylinder and a positioning part, the bracket forms a supporting platform structure; the base is fixedly mounted on the bracket; the sliding support is installed on the support through a linear sliding rail component, and the sliding support moves along the linear sliding rail component to adjust the distance between the sliding support and the fixed support; the two chucks are rotary components which are installed on the fixed support and the sliding support and rotate around the coaxial line, and the rotary axes of the two chucks are parallel to the linear sliding rail component. The solid cone is installed on one of the chucks, the solid cylinder is installed on the other of the chucks, and the solid cone and the solid cylinder are coaxial. The positioning part is installed on the sliding support and used for fixing the position of the positioning part on the sliding support. The auxiliary winding machine for the temperature-sensitive optical fiber has the advantages of being simple and stable in structure, convenient to operate, suitable for detectors with different lengths, capable of assisting coating of a protective layer and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding device, in particular to an auxiliary winding machine used for winding the temperature-sensitive optical fiber on a tubular detector. Background Art

[0002] Distributed fiber optic temperature detection technology is an advanced technology based on optical principles. Its core idea is to obtain ambient temperature information by measuring and demodulating specific parameters of optical signals. This technology has the advantages of high precision, real-time, long-distance monitoring and strong anti-interference, so the demand for simultaneous monitoring of water and soil temperatures in aquatic environments is increasing. In order to better meet the needs of these application scenarios, an ideal choice is to wrap the optical fiber around a tubular sensor to effectively detect the temperature gradient in the vertical height.

[0003] However, the optical fiber itself is a glass filament with a very small diameter, which has the physical characteristics of being thin, soft and fragile. Small radius bending may cause the optical fiber to break, so special care is required during the layout process. In addition, the uniformity of the optical fiber winding will also affect the accuracy of temperature detection to a certain extent, so special attention needs to be paid to this point when making a tubular detector.

[0004] At present, without auxiliary devices, manual winding of tube-type detector optical fibers may face a series of disadvantages and problems:

[0005] 1. Uneven winding: When manually winding the optical fiber, it is difficult to ensure that the optical fiber is evenly wound on the tube detector. This may lead to uneven distribution of the optical fiber, thus affecting the accuracy and reliability of temperature detection.

[0006] 2. High labor intensity: Manually winding optical fiber requires high technical requirements and is a relatively tedious task. Long-term manual operation may cause operator fatigue and increase the risk of errors in the production process.

[0007] 3. Low production efficiency: Since manual winding of optical fiber is a time-consuming task, its production efficiency is relatively low. This may become a limiting factor when a large number of tube-type detectors need to be produced.

[0008] 4. It is difficult to ensure uniform pre-tensioning force: The pre-tensioning force of the optical fiber is crucial to the accuracy of temperature detection. During the manual winding process, it is difficult to ensure that the tension applied to the optical fiber is uniform, which may lead to inaccurate final temperature detection results.

[0009] 5. Difficulty in deployment: Since tube-type detectors often need to be deployed in complex environments and the flexibility of manual operation is relatively poor, the deployment difficulty may increase.

[0010] In order to improve the stability and efficiency of optical fiber winding, ensure the uniformity of optical fiber pre-tensioning force and ensure close contact between optical fiber and detector, it is crucial to introduce an auxiliary winding device. Utility Model Content

[0011] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tubular detector, which solves the problems of low efficiency and poor winding quality existing in the current manual winding of the optical fiber of the tubular detector.

[0012] The utility model is implemented as follows: a temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tubular detector, characterized in that it includes a bracket, a fixed support, a sliding support, a chuck, a solid cone, a solid cylinder and a positioning component; the bracket forms a support platform structure; is fixedly mounted on the bracket; is mounted on the bracket through a linear slide rail component, and the sliding support adjusts the distance between the sliding support and the fixed support by moving along the linear slide rail component; the two chucks are mounted on the fixed support and the sliding support and form a rotating member that rotates around a coaxial line, and the rotation axis of the two chucks is parallel to the linear slide rail component; the solid cone is mounted on one of the chucks, and the solid cylinder is mounted on the other of the chucks, and the solid cone and the solid cylinder are coaxial; the positioning component is mounted on the sliding support and is used to fix its position on the sliding support.

[0013] In the above technical solution, preferably, there are two fixed supports, which are fixedly installed on the two ends of the bracket respectively.

[0014] In the above technical solution, preferably, the linear slide rail component is a linear guide rod, both ends of the linear guide rod are respectively fixed to the two fixed supports, and the sliding support is assembled to the linear guide rod through a guide hole.

[0015] In the above technical solution, preferably, the chuck is mounted on the fixed support and the sliding support through a self-aligning bearing.

[0016] In the above technical solution, preferably, the positioning component is a positioning bolt installed on the sliding support, and the positioning bolt is bolt-fitted to a radial threaded hole provided on the sliding support.

[0017] In the above technical solution, preferably, the ends of the solid cylinder and the solid cone opposite to the cone heads are provided with holes.

[0018] In the above technical solution, preferably, one of the chucks is equipped with a rotating wheel.

[0019] The use of temperature-sensitive optical fiber-assisted winding machines has many advantages and effects.

[0020] First, the device uses a fixed support and a sliding support. By adjusting the position of the sliding support, it can meet the fiber winding requirements of detectors of different lengths. On the inner side of the two chucks of the device, a solid cone and a solid cylinder are installed as the tightening parts for fixing the tubular detector. This design realizes the reliable circumferential fixation of the tubular detector and forms a slewing support posture.

[0021] By manually rotating the rotating wheel, the detector can be easily rotated to ensure that the pre-tensioning force of the optical fiber is uniform and maintains a close interval. This structural design is simple and stable, easy to operate, and makes it possible to carry out on-site winding operations in complex outdoor environments. In addition, the device also has a protective function, which can assist personnel in applying or covering the protective layer, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the detector.

[0022] In general, the advantages and effects of using temperature-sensitive optical fiber assisted winding machines include:

[0023] 1. Flexibility and applicability: The design of adjusting the position of the sliding support makes the device suitable for detectors of different lengths, improving the flexibility and applicability of manufacturing.

[0024] 2. Stability and reliability: The fixed design of solid cone and solid cylinder ensures the stability and reliability of the tube detector during the winding process.

[0025] 3. Convenient operation: By manually rotating the rotating wheel, the operation is simple and easy, which is conducive to controlling the rotation of the detector to ensure the uniformity of the optical fiber pre-tensioning force.

[0026] 4. Suitable for complex environments: The simple and stable structure enables the device to perform on-site winding operations in complex outdoor environments, improving the convenience of practical applications.

[0027] 5. Protective function: The auxiliary function of the device is not limited to winding optical fibers, but can also be used to assist personnel in applying or covering the protective layer, further improving production efficiency.

[0028] 6. Damage avoidance: The design of the device helps to avoid damage to the detector during transportation, increasing the reliability of the entire production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a top view of the installation structure of the fixed support and the sliding support in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a side view of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail in combination with the embodiments below. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0032] In order to solve the problems of low efficiency and poor winding quality in the current manual winding of tubular detector optical fibers, the utility model provides a temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for tubular detectors. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine has multiple advantages such as simple and stable structure, convenient operation, adaptability to detectors of different lengths, and auxiliary protective layer coating, which effectively improves the flexibility, reliability and efficiency of tubular detector production and is suitable for on-site winding operations in complex outdoor environments. In order to further illustrate the structure of the utility model, the detailed description is as follows in conjunction with the attached drawings:

[0033] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 A temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tubular detector includes a bracket 1, a fixed support 2, a sliding support 3, a chuck 4, a rotating wheel 5, a solid cone 6, a solid cylinder 7 and a positioning bolt 8.

[0034] The support is placed on a flat ground during operation and forms a support platform structure. In this embodiment, specifically, the support is a frame structure made of stainless steel pipes, and its upper part is a horizontal support table.

[0035] The fixed support is fixedly installed on the bracket. In this embodiment, there are two fixed supports, which are respectively fixedly installed on the two ends of the bracket.

[0036] The sliding support is installed on the bracket through a linear slide rail component, and the sliding support adjusts the distance between the sliding support and the fixed support by moving along the linear slide rail component. In this embodiment, the linear slide rail component is a linear guide rod, and the two ends of the linear guide rod are respectively fixed to the two fixed supports, and the sliding support is equipped with the linear guide rod through a guide hole.

[0037] The chucks are installed on the fixed support and the sliding support respectively. The two chucks form a rotating member rotating around the same axis. The rotation axes of the two chucks are parallel to the linear guide rod. The chucks are installed on the fixed support and the sliding support through self-aligning bearings, which is convenient for rotating the tube detector during operation.

[0038] A solid cone and a solid cylinder, the solid cone is mounted on one of the chucks, the solid cylinder is mounted on the other of the chucks, and the solid cone and the solid cylinder are coaxial. In this embodiment, specifically, the solid cone is mounted on the chuck on the fixed support. The solid cylinder is mounted on the chuck on the sliding support, and the solid cone and the solid cylinder are used to clamp the two ends of the tubular detector.

[0039] The positioning component is installed on the sliding support and is used to fix its position on the sliding support. In this embodiment, the positioning component is a positioning bolt installed on the sliding support. The positioning bolt is bolted to the radial threaded hole provided in the sliding support, and the inner end of the positioning bolt can be tightened against the linear guide rod to fix the position of the sliding support.

[0040] The support and the rotating wheel are made of carbon steel. A rubber protective layer is arranged on the surface of the solid cone and the cylinder to protect the detector and increase the friction between the winding device and the detector.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model:

[0042] When working, the utility model should be placed on a flat ground. First, install the tube detector on the bracket, ensuring that the upper end of the detector is aligned with the solid cone on the support. Next, adjust the position of the sliding support so that the hole of the solid cylinder on it is aligned with the tip of the detector. Ensure that the detector is horizontal and in close contact at the two supports. Then, tighten the positioning nut on the sliding support to complete the fixation of the detector.

[0043] Once the detector is firmly fixed, the fiber winding process can begin. During this process, one person is responsible for adjusting the spacing between the fibers to ensure that the fibers fit tightly to the detector surface. At the same time, another person is responsible for rotating the wheel to control the rotation of the detector at a uniform speed.

[0044] In summary, the utility model has a simple and stable structure and is easy to operate. Therefore, it is suitable for on-site winding operations in complex outdoor environments. This equipment can effectively assist operators in completing the fiber winding work, and in this process, the fiber is not prone to bending and breaking. The pre-tensioning force of the optical fiber is evenly distributed, ensuring good contact between the optical fiber and the detector. The entire production process has good repeatability and can be mass-produced. This provides strong support and guarantee for the production of tubular detectors.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector, characterized in that include: a bracket, the bracket forming a support platform structure; A fixed support, fixedly mounted on the bracket; A sliding support is mounted on the bracket through a linear slide rail component, and the sliding support adjusts the distance between the sliding support and the fixed support by moving along the linear slide rail component; Chucks, the two chucks are rotating components installed on the fixed support and the sliding support and rotating around a coaxial line, and the rotation axes of the two chucks are parallel to the linear slide rail component; A solid cone and a solid cylinder, the solid cone is mounted on one of the chucks, the solid cylinder is mounted on the other of the chucks, and the solid cone and the solid cylinder are coaxial; A positioning component is installed on the sliding support and is used to fix its position on the sliding support.

2. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two fixed supports, which are respectively fixedly installed on the two ends of the bracket.

3. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linear slide rail component is a linear guide rod, the two ends of which are respectively fixed to the two fixed supports, and the sliding support is fitted to the linear guide rod through a guide hole.

4. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The chuck is installed on the fixed support and the sliding support through a self-aligning bearing.

5. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning component is a positioning bolt installed on the sliding support, and the positioning bolt is assembled in a radial threaded hole provided on the sliding support through a bolt.

6. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ends of the solid cylinder and the solid cone opposite to the cone heads are provided with holes.

7. The temperature-sensitive optical fiber auxiliary winding machine for a tube-type detector according to claim 6, characterized in that: One of the chucks is equipped with a rotating wheel.