Novel optical fiber heat-shrinkable sleeve

By designing steel blocks and insulating rubber rings installed at equal angles in the new fiber heat shrink sleeve, the problems of uneven force and poor insulation effect of the fiber are solved, and the uniform force and good insulation effect of the fiber are achieved.

CN222825700UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02WUJIANG HUANGPU COLD & HEAT SHRINKABLE PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421733838.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

In the existing new fiber heat shrink sleeve, the internal fiber is unevenly subjected to stress, easy to bend, and the insulation effect is poor.

Method used

A new type of optical fiber heat shrink sleeve is designed, including the main body, waterproof layer, steel block and insulated rubber ring. Steel blocks are fixedly installed at the inside of the main body, insulated rubber rings are fixedly installed inside the steel blocks, and optical fibers are connected to the insulated rubber rings.

Benefits of technology

Through uniformly distributed steel blocks and insulated rubber rings, we ensure that the optical fiber is subjected to uniform force after being heated, avoid deformation, improve insulation effect and safety performance, and save materials.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel optical fiber heat-shrinkable sleeve, which comprises a main body, a waterproof layer, steel blocks and insulating rubber rings, the steel blocks are fixedly arranged in the main body at equal angles, the insulating rubber rings are fixedly arranged in the steel blocks, optical fibers are connected in the insulating rubber rings, the novel optical fiber heat-shrinkable sleeve comprises an outer layer and an inner layer, the waterproof layer is coated on the outer layer, and the waterproof layer is coated on the inner layer. Each steel block comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, the outer wall is fixedly connected to the inner layer, the insulating rubber ring comprises an outer ring and an inner ring, the outer ring is attached to the inner wall, the steel blocks fixedly installed in the main body at equal angles are hollow blocks, and the waterproof layer smeared on the outer ring of the main body is polyurethane waterproof paint. The novel optical fiber heat-shrinkable sleeve is uniformly distributed after being heated, so that the optical fiber wrapped by the heat-shrinkable sleeve is uniformly stressed and is not easy to deform, the transmission performance of the optical fiber after hot melting is ensured, the waterproof and insulating effects are good, the safety performance is improved, and materials are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical fibers, in particular to a novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve. Background Art

[0002] The new type of optical fiber heat shrink tubing, optical fiber fusion heat shrink tubing is a protective element used for optical fiber splicing, mainly composed of cross-linked polyolefin heat shrink tubing, hot melt tubing and reinforced stainless steel needles. Its main function is to protect the optical fiber splicing point and improve the mechanical strength without affecting the optical fiber's light-guiding properties. Its use method is to put the heat shrink tubing on the outside of the optical fiber and heat the optical fiber heat shrink tubing with a hot air gun or a match.

[0003] The existing new type of optical fiber heat shrink tubing has uneven force on the internal optical fiber, is easy to bend, and has poor insulation effect. For example, the utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN202472034U discloses a new type of optical fiber heat shrink tubing, which includes an inner layer body and an outer layer body made of heat shrink material, and two reinforced steel cores are symmetrically arranged between the inner layer body and the outer layer body. The diameter of the reinforced steel core is reduced by 50%. In the new type of optical fiber heat shrink tubing, the two reinforced steel cores are symmetrically distributed around the center line of the heat shrink tubing, so that the new type of optical fiber heat shrink tubing is evenly distributed after heating, so that during the heat shrinking process, the optical fiber wrapped in the heat shrink tubing is not deformed, ensuring the transmission performance of the optical fiber after hot melting, but the reinforced steel core is only on two sides, and the other two sides are still easily damaged, and the insulation effect is not good.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a new optical fiber heat shrink tubing to solve the problems of uneven force on the internal optical fiber, easy bending and poor insulation effect in the existing new optical fiber heat shrink tubing mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a novel optical fiber heat shrink sleeve to solve the problems of the existing novel optical fiber heat shrink sleeve proposed in the above background technology, such as uneven force on the internal optical fiber, easy bending and poor insulation effect.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a new optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve, comprising a main body, a waterproof layer, a steel block and an insulating rubber ring, wherein the steel blocks are fixedly installed at equal angles inside the main body, an insulating rubber ring is fixedly installed inside the steel block, and an optical fiber is connected inside the insulating rubber ring.

[0007] Preferably, the main body comprises an outer layer and an inner layer, and the outer layer is coated with a waterproof layer.

[0008] Preferably, the steel block comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, and the outer wall is fixedly connected to the inner layer.

[0009] Preferably, the insulating rubber ring comprises an outer ring and an inner ring, and the outer ring is in contact with the inner wall.

[0010] Preferably, the inner ring is in contact with the optical fiber.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the new optical fiber heat shrink tubing is evenly distributed after being heated, so that the optical fiber wrapped by the new optical fiber heat shrink tubing is evenly stressed and not easily deformed, thereby ensuring the transmission performance of the optical fiber after hot melting, being waterproof, having good insulation effects, improving safety performance, and saving materials.

[0012] 1. A steel block is provided, and the steel block is fixedly installed at equal angles inside the main body, so that the new optical fiber heat shrink tubing is evenly distributed after heating, so that the optical fiber wrapped by the heat shrink tubing is not deformed, ensuring the transmission performance of the optical fiber after hot melting. The steel block is a hollow block, saving materials;

[0013] 2. A waterproof layer and an insulating rubber ring are provided. The outer layer of the main body is coated with a waterproof layer, so that the new optical fiber heat shrink tubing can be waterproof. An insulating rubber ring is fixedly installed inside the steel block at equal angles, which improves the safety of the optical fiber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front view cutaway structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the steel block structure of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. main body; 101. outer layer; 102. inner layer; 2. waterproof layer; 3. steel block; 301. outer wall; 302. inner wall; 4. insulating rubber ring; 401. outer ring; 402. inner ring; 5. optical fiber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a technical solution: a novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve, comprising a main body 1, an outer layer 101, an inner layer 102, a waterproof layer 2, a steel block 3, an outer wall 301, an inner wall 302, an insulating rubber ring 4, an outer ring 401, an inner ring 402 and an optical fiber 5;

[0021] Preparation for using the heat shrink tube: wipe the optical fiber 5 clean with a cotton swab or alcohol, measure the length of the optical fiber 5, select the required length of the heat shrink tube for the optical fiber 5, put the heat shrink tube on the outside of the optical fiber 5, determine the position, and use a hot air gun or match to shrink the tube and tightly wrap the optical fiber 5. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the main body 1 of the novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve comprises an outer layer 101 and an inner layer 102. The outer layer 101 of the main body 1 is coated with a waterproof layer 2. The waterproof layer 2 coated on the outer layer 101 of the heat shrinkable sleeve main body 1 is a polyurethane waterproof coating, so that the heat shrinkable sleeve can be more waterproof. Steel blocks 3 are fixedly installed at equal angles inside the heat shrinkable sleeve main body 1, so that the new optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve is evenly distributed after heating. The steel blocks 3 have thickness, which can prevent the optical fiber 5 from being burned by fire when the heat shrinkable sleeve is heated. The hardness of the steel block 3 is large, and the hardness of the main body 1 of the sleeve is small, so that the optical fiber 5 wrapped by the heat shrinkable tube is not easily deformed when it encounters a hard object, thereby ensuring the transmission performance of the optical fiber after hot melting. The steel blocks 3 fixed at equal angles inside the main body 1 are all hollow blocks, saving the material of the steel blocks;

[0022] The steel block 3 inside the main body 1 of the novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve includes an outer wall 301 and an inner wall 302. The outer wall 301 of the steel block 3 is fixedly connected to the inner layer 102 of the main body 1, and the outer wall 301 fits tightly with the inner layer 102. An insulating rubber ring 4 is fixedly installed inside the steel block 3 at an equal angle to improve the safety of the optical fiber. The insulating rubber ring 4 includes an outer ring 401 and an inner ring 402. The outer ring 401 of the insulating rubber ring 4 fits with the inner wall 302 of the steel block 3. The inside of the insulating rubber ring 4 is connected with an optical fiber 5. The heat shrinkable sleeve is heated to make the outer side of the optical fiber 5 fit with the inner ring 402. The sleeve is slowly heated to make the heat shrinkable sleeve evenly heated.

[0023] The above is a series of operations for the novel optical fiber heat shrink tubing. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professionals in the field.

[0024] The standard parts used in the utility model can all be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the instructions and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt the conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt the conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0025] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve, comprising a main body (1), a waterproof layer (2), a steel block (3) and an insulating rubber ring (4), characterized in that: A steel block (3) is fixedly installed at an equal angle inside the main body (1), an insulating rubber ring (4) is fixedly installed inside the steel block (3), and an optical fiber (5) is connected inside the insulating rubber ring (4).

2. The novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The main body (1) comprises an outer layer (101) and an inner layer (102), and a waterproof layer (2) is coated on the outer layer (101).

3. The novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The steel block (3) comprises an outer wall (301) and an inner wall (302), and the outer wall (301) is fixedly connected to the inner layer (102).

4. The novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The insulating rubber ring (4) comprises an outer ring (401) and an inner ring (402), and the outer ring (401) is in contact with the inner wall (302).

5. The novel optical fiber heat shrinkable sleeve according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The inner ring (402) is in contact with the optical fiber (5).