Steel belt storage device for OP pipe production

By designing the steel belt storage device for OP pipes, the driving, braking and tensioning mechanisms are used to achieve the storage and tensioning of steel belts, which solves the shutdown and quality problems caused by steel belt replacement during OP pipes, ensuring the continuity and stability of production.

CN222790201UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25SUZHOU FURUKAWA POWER OPTIC CABLE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421734600.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

During the OP pipe control process, after the steel belt coil is consumed, the machine needs to be shut down to replace the belt coil, resulting in quality problems such as OP pipe disconnection, optical fiber fuse and welding.

Method used

A steel belt storage device for OP pipe is designed to drive the sliding of the mobile side bracket through the driving mechanism, and the brake mechanism and tensioning mechanism are used to realize the storage and tensioning of the steel belt to avoid shutdown and replacement.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the coil replacement and connection of steel strips without shutting down, ensuring the continuity of production and avoiding quality problems such as fiber fuse and weld welding.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of communication optical cable processing, and relates to a steel belt storage device for OP pipe control, which comprises a base, a fixed side support is fixed at the left end of the base, a movable plate is slidably connected onto the base through a slide rail along the length direction of the base, and the movable plate is connected with a driving mechanism. A movable plate is fixed to the upper end face of the base, a movable side support is fixed to the upper end face of the movable plate, a plurality of fixed side rollers and a plurality of movable side rollers are arranged on the fixed side support and the movable side support in the vertical direction correspondingly, a steel belt braking mechanism is arranged at the right end of the base, and a guide roller is arranged at the top end of the movable side support. A tensioning mechanism is arranged on the left side of the fixed side support. According to the device, a section of steel belt can be stored between the fixed side support and the movable side support, and the stored steel belt is released when coil changing and belt connecting are needed, so that shutdown replacement is not needed, and the production efficiency is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of communication optical cable processing, in particular to a steel belt storage device for OP tubes. Background Art

[0002] As the main transmission medium of power optical fiber communication, optical fiber composite overhead ground wire is a unique communication method for power system. OP tube optical unit pipe making is a process in which optical fiber and fiber paste are buried in preformed metal tube, steel belt is formed by tube making mold and then laser welded to the tube seam. In the process of OP tube pipe making, when the steel belt roll is consumed, it is necessary to stop the machine to replace the roll. Stopping for replacement will not only cause the OP tube to disconnect, but also cause quality problems such as optical fiber melting and weld failure. Therefore, the utility model proposes a steel belt storage device for OP tube pipe. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a steel strip storage device for OP pipes, which can store a part of the steel strip first, and when the strip coil needs to be replaced, the steel strip can be replaced and connected without stopping the machine, so as to ensure the continuity of production.

[0004] The utility model achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical scheme: a steel belt storage device for OP pipe, comprising a base, a fixed side bracket is fixed at the left end of the base, a movable plate is slidably connected to the base through a slide rail along its length direction, the movable plate is connected to a driving mechanism, a movable side bracket is fixed to the upper end surface of the movable plate, a plurality of fixed side rollers and movable side rollers are respectively provided on the fixed side bracket and the movable side bracket in the vertical direction, a steel belt braking mechanism is provided at the right end of the base, a guide roller is provided at the top end of the movable side bracket, and a tensioning mechanism is provided on the left side of the fixed side bracket.

[0005] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a driving sprocket and a driven sprocket arranged on the base, a transmission chain is connected between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, the movable plate is connected to the upper part of the transmission chain through a connecting block, and the driving sprocket is connected to a driving motor through a reduction box.

[0006] Preferably, the steel belt braking mechanism includes a first side plate arranged on both sides of the base, two first guide rollers are arranged between the two first side plates, a second guide roller is arranged between the two first guide rollers, a downward pressure cylinder is arranged above the second guide roller through a bracket, a brake pressure block is connected to the output end of the downward pressure cylinder, and the lower end surface of the brake pressure block is arranged to be arc-shaped.

[0007] Preferably, the tensioning mechanism includes second side plates arranged on both sides of the bottom of the fixed side bracket, two third guide rollers are arranged between the two second side plates, the side of the fixed side bracket is slidably connected with a U-shaped plate through a vertical slide rail, a fourth guide roller is connected between the two side plates of the U-shaped plate, and a tensioning cylinder is vertically provided on the side of the fixed side bracket, and the top rod of the tensioning cylinder is connected to the U-shaped plate.

[0008] The beneficial effect of the technical solution of the utility model is: the driving mechanism drives the movable side bracket to slide to the right to the right end of the base and then stops, the braking mechanism brakes the steel strip to realize the storage of the steel strip, and the control cabinet then controls the driving mechanism to drive the movable side bracket to slide slowly to the left, the feeding end of the steel strip is braked, and the steel strip stored between the fixed side bracket and the movable side bracket is released for continued production, and the steel strip is kept tensioned by the tensioning mechanism. In the gap of releasing the strip, the staff completes the work of changing the rolls and connecting the strips, the steel strip braking mechanism releases the steel strip, and the tensioning mechanism works again to ensure that the steel strip is in a tensioned state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 This is a layout diagram of an OP pipe steel belt storage device in operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the brake mechanism structure.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the tensioning mechanism structure.

[0012] The numbers in the figure represent:

[0013] 1. Base; 2. Fixed side bracket; 3. Movable plate; 4. Mobile side bracket; 5. Fixed side roller; 6. Mobile side roller; 7. Guide roller; 8. Driving sprocket; 9. Driven sprocket; 10. Transmission chain; 11. Driving motor; 12. First side plate; 13. First guide roller; 14. Second guide roller; 15. Pressing cylinder; 16. Braking pressure block; 17. Second side plate; 18. Third guide roller; 19. U-shaped plate; 20. Fourth guide roller; 21. Tensioning cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0015] Example:

[0016] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a steel belt storage device for OP pipe of the utility model comprises a base 1, a fixed side bracket 2 is fixed at the left end of the base 1, a movable plate 3 is slidably connected to the base 1 through a slide rail along the length direction thereof, the movable plate 3 is connected to a driving mechanism, a movable side bracket 4 is fixed to the upper end surface of the movable plate 3, a plurality of fixed side rollers 5 and a movable side roller 6 are respectively arranged on the fixed side bracket 2 and the movable side bracket 4 in the vertical direction, a steel belt braking mechanism is arranged at the right end of the base 1, a guide roller 7 is arranged at the top of the movable side bracket 4, and a tensioning mechanism is arranged on the left side of the fixed side bracket 2. The steel belt enters the device from right to left, passes through the steel belt braking mechanism first, passes above the guide roller 7, passes through the left side of the fixed side roller 5 at the top of the fixed side bracket 2, and crosses between the fixed side bracket 2 and the movable side bracket 4 in an S shape, and then passes through the right side of the movable side roller 6 at the lowest end of the movable side bracket 4 and continues to pass through the tensioning mechanism to the left. When the steel strip is almost used up, the preset control cabinet controls the driving mechanism to drive the movable side bracket 4 to slide to the right to the right end of the base 1 and then stop, and the braking mechanism brakes the steel strip to achieve storage of the steel strip. The control cabinet then controls the driving mechanism to drive the movable side bracket 4 to slide slowly to the left, and the feeding end of the steel strip is braked. The steel strip stored between the fixed side bracket 2 and the movable side bracket 4 is released for continued production, and the steel strip is kept tensioned by the tensioning mechanism. In the gap between releasing the strip, the staff completes the work of changing the rolls and connecting the strips, and the steel strip braking mechanism releases the steel strip, and the tensioning mechanism works again to ensure that the steel strip is in a tensioned state.

[0017] The driving mechanism includes a driving sprocket 8 and a driven sprocket 9 arranged on the base 1, a transmission chain 10 is connected between the driving sprocket 8 and the driven sprocket 9, the movable plate 3 is connected to the upper half of the transmission chain 10 through a connecting block, the driving sprocket 8 is connected to a driving motor 11 through a reduction box, and the driving motor 11 drives the transmission chain 10 to operate, thereby driving the movable side bracket 4 to slide on the base 1.

[0018] The steel strip brake mechanism includes a first side plate 12 disposed on both sides of the base 1, two first guide rollers 13 are disposed between the two first side plates 12, a second guide roller 14 is disposed between the two first guide rollers 13, a downward pressure cylinder 15 is disposed above the second guide roller 14 through a bracket, a brake pressure block 16 is connected to the output end of the downward pressure cylinder 15, and the lower end surface of the brake pressure block 16 is set to be arc-shaped. The steel strip feed passes through the bottom of the first guide roller 13 on the right side, the top of the second guide roller 14, and the bottom of the first guide roller 13 on the left side in sequence, and the downward pressure cylinder 15 drives the brake pressure block 16 to press the steel strip downward onto the second guide roller 14, thereby fixing the steel strip.

[0019] The tensioning mechanism includes a second side plate 17 arranged on both sides of the bottom of the fixed side bracket 2, two third guide rollers 18 are arranged between the two second side plates 17, the side of the fixed side bracket 2 is slidably connected with a U-shaped plate 19 through a vertical slide rail, and a fourth guide roller 20 is connected between the two side plates of the U-shaped plate 19, and a tensioning cylinder 21 is vertically provided on the side of the fixed side bracket 2, and the top rod of the tensioning cylinder 21 is connected to the U-shaped plate 19. The steel belt passes under the third guide roller on the right, above the fourth guide roller 20 and under the third guide roller on the right in sequence, and the tensioning cylinder 21 drives the U-shaped plate 19 to drive the fourth guide roller 20 upward, thereby tensioning the steel belt.

[0020] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steel belt storage device for OP pipe, characterized in that: It includes a base, a fixed side bracket is fixed on the left end of the base, a movable plate is slidably connected to the base through a slide rail along the length direction of the base, the movable plate is connected to a driving mechanism, a movable side bracket is fixed to the upper end surface of the movable plate, a plurality of fixed side rollers and movable side rollers are respectively provided on the fixed side bracket and the movable side bracket in the vertical direction, a steel belt braking mechanism is provided at the right end of the base, a guide roller is provided at the top end of the movable side bracket, and a tensioning mechanism is provided on the left side of the fixed side bracket.

2. The steel belt storage device for OP pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a driving sprocket and a driven sprocket arranged on the base, a transmission chain is connected between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, the movable plate is connected to the upper part of the transmission chain through a connecting block, and the driving sprocket is connected to a driving motor through a reduction box.

3. The steel strip storage device for OP pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel belt braking mechanism includes a first side plate arranged on both sides of the base, two first guide rollers are arranged between the two first side plates, a second guide roller is arranged between the two first guide rollers, a downward pressure cylinder is arranged above the second guide roller through a bracket, a brake pressure block is connected to the output end of the downward pressure cylinder, and the lower end surface of the brake pressure block is arranged to be arc-shaped.

4. The steel belt storage device for OP pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism includes second side plates arranged on both sides of the bottom of the fixed side bracket, two third guide rollers are arranged between the two second side plates, the side of the fixed side bracket is slidably connected with a U-shaped plate through a vertical slide rail, a fourth guide roller is connected between the two side plates of the U-shaped plate, and a tensioning cylinder is vertically arranged on the side of the fixed side bracket, and the top rod of the tensioning cylinder is connected to the U-shaped plate.