Optical fiber pigtail cleaning device and optical fiber maintenance equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber pigtail cleaning device and optical fiber maintenance equipment, and relates to the optical communication technology field, the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device comprises a housing, a quick-release joint and a cleaning belt, the housing is provided with an accommodation cavity with an opening, the accommodation cavity is internally provided with a wind-up roller and a driving roller, the opening is covered with the quick-release joint, and the cleaning belt is arranged in the accommodation cavity. The quick-release connector is provided with a plug-in opening which is communicated with the containing cavity, the cleaning belt is arranged on the winding roller, and part of the structure of the cleaning belt is exposed out of the plug-in opening. In the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the tail fiber continuously rubs with the cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is usually made of special materials, the materials have good cleaning performance, such as microfibers or specially chemically treated dust-free cloth, and pollutants on the tail fiber can be adsorbed and captured in the friction process, so that the cleaning effect is achieved, and the cleaning effect is improved. Compared with an operator holding dust-free paper for cleaning, the cleaning mode has the advantages that dust is not easy to remain, and the optical fiber pigtail is not easy to damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical communication, and particularly relates to an optical fiber pigtail cleaning device and an optical fiber maintenance device. Background Art

[0002] An optical fiber pigtail is an optical fiber connecting line used to connect optical fiber devices and an optical fiber network. It has a fine optical fiber with an optical fiber connector at one end and a bare optical fiber at the other end. This design of the pigtail aims to provide a flexible connection method to allow the transmission of optical signals between different devices. Since the optical fiber pigtail is directly related to the quality and reliability of signal transmission, it usually needs to have good physical protection and cleanliness to prevent signal attenuation and ensure the stability of data transmission. Optical fiber pigtails are widely used in telecommunication networks, data centers, medical devices, and various occasions requiring high-speed data transmission.

[0003] The optical fiber pigtail needs to be cleaned to ensure the efficient transmission of optical signals and the reliability of the system. Since optical fiber communication relies on the transmission of optical signals in the optical fiber, any dust, oil, or other contaminants attached to the end face of the pigtail may cause signal attenuation, signal quality degradation, or even connection failure. Regular cleaning can remove these contaminants, prevent optical loss, improve the stability of the optical fiber connection and the clarity of the signal, and also help to extend the service life of the optical fiber connector, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the efficient operation of the optical fiber network.

[0004] In the related art, the cleaning of the optical fiber pigtail is completed by an operator wiping with a dust-free paper. However, since the operator cannot control the operation force, it may damage the optical fiber pigtail or leave dust, oil, or other residues on the end face of the optical fiber pigtail. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose an optical fiber pigtail cleaning device and an optical fiber maintenance device, aiming to provide an optical fiber pigtail cleaning device with better cleaning effect on the optical fiber pigtail.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device proposed by the utility model includes:

[0007] A housing, the housing is provided with a receiving cavity having an opening, and a winding roller and a driving roller are arranged in the receiving cavity;

[0008] A quick-release joint, the quick-release joint covers the opening, the quick-release joint forms an insertion port, and the insertion port communicates with the receiving cavity; and

[0009] A cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is arranged on the winding roller, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt is exposed at the insertion port.

[0010] In one embodiment, one end of the cleaning belt is fixed to the winding roller, the other end is fixed to the driving roller, a part of the structure of the cleaning belt is wound around the winding roller, a knob is provided outside the housing, and the knob is connected to the driving roller.

[0011] In one embodiment, an installation groove is provided on the upper bottom surface of the housing, the opening is provided at the bottom of the installation groove, and the quick-release joint is provided in the installation groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device further includes two tension wheels, the connection line between the two tension wheels is parallel to the upper bottom surface of the housing, and the two tension wheels are provided at one end of the accommodating cavity close to the upper bottom surface.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing includes a rear shell and a cover plate, the opening is provided on the rear shell, and the cover plate is detachably provided on the rear shell

[0014] In one embodiment, the rear shell and the cover plate are threadedly connected.

[0015] In one embodiment, two clamping protrusions are provided on the inner side wall of the quick-release joint, the two clamping protrusions are arranged oppositely, and the clamping protrusions are used for clamping with the optical fiber pigtail.

[0016] In one embodiment, the quick-release joint includes a base and a clamping portion provided on the base, and the base is provided on the housing.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cleaning belt is dust-free paper.

[0018] The present utility model also proposes an optical fiber maintenance device, the optical fiber maintenance device includes an optical fiber pigtail maintenance device, and the optical fiber pigtail maintenance device includes:

[0019] A housing, the housing is provided with an accommodating cavity having an opening, and a winding roller and a driving roller are provided in the accommodating cavity;

[0020] A quick-release joint, the quick-release joint covers the opening, the quick-release joint forms an insertion port, and the insertion port communicates with the accommodating cavity; and

[0021] A cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is provided on the winding roller, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt is exposed at the insertion port.

[0022] In the technical solution of the present utility model, an optical fiber pigtail cleaning device and an optical fiber maintenance device are proposed. Among them, the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device includes a housing, a quick-release connector, and a cleaning belt. The housing is provided with a receiving cavity having an opening. A winding roller and a driving roller are arranged in the receiving cavity. The quick-release connector covers the opening. The quick-release connector forms an insertion interface, and the insertion interface communicates with the receiving cavity. The cleaning belt is arranged on the winding roller, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt is exposed at the insertion interface. When cleaning the optical fiber pigtail head, the optical fiber pigtail is inserted into the quick-release connector, so that the pigtail passes through the insertion interface and abuts against the cleaning belt. At this time, the driving roller is controlled to rotate to drive the cleaning belt to wind on the driving roller. The pigtail will continuously rub against the cleaning belt. The cleaning belt is usually made of special materials, which have good cleaning performance, such as microfibers or dust-free cloths with special chemical treatment, and can adsorb and capture pollutants on the pigtail during the friction process, thus achieving a cleaning effect. Compared with the operator holding a dust-free paper for cleaning, this cleaning method is not easy to leave dust residues and is not easy to damage the optical fiber pigtail. Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device provided by the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device;

[0026] Figure 3 Exploded structural diagram of the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device;

[0027] Figure 4 Top view of the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device;

[0028] Figure 5 For Figure 4 Partial enlarged view of part A in

[0029] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0030] 1000, optical fiber pigtail cleaning device; 1, housing; 11, rear housing; 12, cover plate; 13, fixing hole; 14, opening; 15, installation groove; 2, quick-release connector; 21, base; 22, clamping part; 221, clamping protrusion; 222, insertion interface; 3, cleaning belt; 4, winding roller; 5, driving roller; 6, tensioning wheel; 7, knob; 2000, optical fiber pigtail.

[0031] The realization, functional features, and advantages of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with the embodiments. Specific Embodiments

[0032] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or the solution where A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0035] An optical fiber pigtail is an optical fiber connecting cable used to connect optical fiber devices and optical fiber networks. It has a fine optical fiber with an optical fiber connector at one end and a bare optical fiber at the other end. The design of this pigtail aims to provide a flexible connection method, allowing the transmission of optical signals between different devices. Since optical fiber pigtails are directly related to the quality and reliability of signal transmission, they usually need to have good physical protection and cleanliness to prevent signal attenuation and ensure the stability of data transmission. Optical fiber pigtails are widely used in telecommunications networks, data centers, medical devices, and various occasions requiring high-speed data transmission.

[0036] The fiber optic pigtail needs to be cleaned to ensure efficient transmission of optical signals and the reliability of the system. Since fiber optic communication relies on the transmission of optical signals in the optical fiber, any dust, oil, or other contaminants attached to the end face of the pigtail may cause signal attenuation, degradation of signal quality, or even connection failure. Regular cleaning can remove these contaminants, prevent optical loss, improve the stability of fiber optic connections and the clarity of signals, and also help extend the service life of fiber optic connectors, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the efficient operation of the fiber optic network.

[0037] In the related art, the cleaning of the fiber optic pigtail is completed by an operator wiping it with a dust-free paper. However, since the operator cannot control the operating force, it may damage the fiber optic pigtail or leave dust, oil, or other residues on the end face of the fiber optic pigtail.

[0038] To solve the above problems, the present utility model proposes a fiber optic pigtail cleaning device, aiming to provide a fiber optic pigtail cleaning device with better cleaning effect on the fiber optic pigtail. Figures 1 to 5 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment provided by the fiber optic pigtail cleaning device of the present utility model.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , the present utility model proposes a fiber optic pigtail cleaning device 1000, including a housing 1, a quick-release connector 2, and a cleaning belt 3. The housing 1 is provided with a receiving cavity having an opening 14. A winding roller 4 and a driving roller 5 are provided in the receiving cavity. The quick-release connector 2 covers the opening 14. The quick-release connector 2 forms an insertion interface 222, and the insertion interface 222 communicates with the receiving cavity. The cleaning belt 3 is provided on the winding roller 4, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt 3 is exposed at the insertion interface 222.

[0040] In the technical solution of the present utility model, a fiber optic pigtail cleaning device 1000 and a fiber optic maintenance device are proposed. Among them, the fiber optic pigtail cleaning device 1000 includes a housing 1, a quick-release connector 2, and a cleaning belt 3. The housing 1 is provided with a receiving cavity having an opening 14. A winding roller 4 and a driving roller 5 are provided in the receiving cavity. The quick-release connector 2 covers the opening 14. The quick-release connector 2 forms an insertion interface 222, and the insertion interface 222 communicates with the receiving cavity. The cleaning belt 3 is provided on the winding roller 4, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt 3 is exposed at the insertion interface 222. When cleaning the fiber optic pigtail head, the fiber optic pigtail is inserted into the quick-release connector 2, so that the pigtail passes through the insertion interface 222 and abuts against the cleaning belt 3. At this time, the driving roller 5 is controlled to rotate to drive the cleaning belt 3 to wind on the driving roller 5, and the pigtail will continuously rub against the cleaning belt 3. The cleaning belt 3 is usually made of special materials, and these materials have good cleaning performance, such as microfibers or dust-free cloth treated with special chemicals, which can adsorb and capture the contaminants on the pigtail during the friction process, thereby achieving a cleaning effect. Compared with the operator wiping with a dust-free paper, this cleaning method is not likely to leave dust residues and is not easy to damage the fiber optic pigtail.

[0041] It should be noted that the driving roller 5 can be driven electrically or manually, and the present utility model does not limit this. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving roller 5 is installed at the driving end of the motor. Correspondingly, the start-stop button of the motor is arranged on the outer side of the housing 1. When the operator long-presses the start-stop button, the motor operates and drives the driving roller 5 to wind up the cleaning belt 3, so that the cleaning belt 3 continuously rubs the optical fiber pigtail to achieve cleaning. In another embodiment of the present utility model, one end of the driving roller 5 is connected to a knob 7. Specifically, please further refer to Figure 1 , and the operator manually turns the knob 7 to make the driving roller 5 rotate to drive the cleaning belt 3 to wind up and rub on the optical fiber pigtail to achieve cleaning. Considering the issue of equipment cost, the manual driving scheme is selected as the preferred scheme.

[0042] In the technical solution of the present utility model, the optical fiber pigtail is inserted into the quick-release connector 2 through the pigtail head. Since the pigtail heads of the optical fiber pigtails have various specifications, in order to adapt to different specifications of pigtail heads, an installation groove 15 is provided on the upper bottom surface of the housing 1, an opening 14 is arranged at the bottom of the installation groove 15, and the quick-release connector 2 is arranged in the installation groove 15. Specifically, please further refer to Figure 3 , the quick-release connector 2 also has various specifications to adapt to different specifications of pigtail heads, greatly improving the convenience and flexibility of optical fiber connection. The operator can quickly replace different specifications of pigtail heads according to needs without complex operations or tools, thus saving time and labor. In addition, the quick-disassembly and assembly characteristics of the quick-release connector 2 also reduce the wear caused by multiple pluggings and prolong the service life of the optical fiber connector. At the same time, this design also supports on-site quick maintenance and upgrade, improving the reliability and maintenance efficiency of the optical fiber communication system.

[0043] To keep the cleaning belt 3 always in a tensioned state so that it can continuously abut against the optical fiber pigtail, the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device 1000 further includes two tension wheels 6. Specifically, please further refer to Figure 2 , the connection line between the two tension wheels 6 is parallel to the upper bottom surface of the housing 1, the two tension wheels 6 are arranged at one end of the accommodating cavity close to the upper bottom surface, and the tension wheels 6 can keep the cleaning belt 3 in a continuous tensioned state, which ensures that there is sufficient contact pressure between the cleaning belt 3 and the optical fiber pigtail, thereby improving the cleaning effect and effectively removing dust and dirt on the surface of the pigtail. Secondly, the position of the tension wheel 6 is close to one end of the upper top wall of the accommodating cavity, which helps to maintain the stable operation of the cleaning belt 3 during the cleaning process and reduce the uneven cleaning caused by slack or deviation. In addition, this design can also extend the service life of the cleaning belt 3 because uniform tension can reduce the local excessive wear of the cleaning belt 3. The setting of the tension wheels 6 helps to realize an automated and standardized cleaning process, improve the cleaning efficiency and consistency, ensure that the optical fiber pigtail can reach a high standard of cleanliness before each use, and thus guarantee the signal quality and system reliability of optical fiber communication.

[0044] To facilitate the replacement of the cleaning belt 3 in the accommodating cavity, the housing 1 includes a rear shell 11 and a cover plate 12. An opening 14 is provided on the rear shell 11, and the cover plate 12 is detachably arranged on the rear shell 11. It should be noted that the two can be fixed by the cooperation of the clamping part 22 and the mating part, or threaded connection can be adopted. The present utility model does not limit this. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the rear shell 11 and the cover plate 12 are provided with fixing holes 13, and the installation is achieved by passing bolts through the two fixing holes 13. Specifically, please further refer to Figure 3 , this design greatly simplifies the replacement process of the cleaning belt 3, enabling the operator to quickly replace the cleaning belt 3 without complex operations, improving the convenience of maintenance. When the cleaning belt 3 needs to be replaced or cleaned, the user only needs to remove the cover plate 12 to easily perform the operation, reducing the maintenance time and labor intensity. In addition, this design helps to prevent the intrusion of external pollutants during the replacement process, ensuring the cleanliness of the equipment and the cleaning quality of the optical fiber pigtail. At the same time, the easily detachable cover plate 12 also facilitates the regular inspection and maintenance of the internal components, helping to detect and solve problems in a timely manner, and improving the reliability and service life of the equipment.

[0045] To fix the optical fiber pigtail during the cleaning process and keep the optical fiber pigtail in the same position all the time, two clamping protrusions 221 are provided on the inner side wall of the quick-release connector 2. The fixing clamping connection is achieved through the cooperation of the two clamping protrusions 221 and the grooves on both sides of the optical fiber pigtail head, so that the optical fiber pigtail can be ensured not to be displaced. Further, the quick-release connector 2 includes two parts, a base 21 and a clamping part 22. The base 21 is used to install the quick-release connector 2 on the installation groove 15 of the housing 1. The sizes of the bases 21 of the quick-release connectors 2 that meet the clamping of optical fiber pigtails of different specifications are kept consistent, and the clamping part 22 is adjusted according to the size of the optical fiber pigtail.

[0046] In the technical solution of the present utility model, the cleaning belt 3 is dust-free paper. The dust-free paper for cleaning the optical fiber pigtail has the following specific characteristics: it is made of ultra-fine fibers, these fibers are very soft and have high adsorption, and can effectively remove the tiny particles and pollutants on the end face of the optical fiber pigtail without damaging the precision surface of the optical fiber connector. The design of the dust-free paper ensures that no fiber debris or dust will be left during the wiping process, thus avoiding secondary pollution. In addition, this kind of paper is usually specially treated, such as electrostatic treatment, to reduce the generation of static electricity, which is particularly important for sensitive optical fiber equipment. The dust-free paper also has good chemical compatibility and can be used with various optical fiber cleaners without chemical reactions.

[0047] The present utility model also provides an optical fiber maintenance device, which includes an optical fiber pigtail maintenance device. The specific structure of the optical fiber pigtail maintenance device refers to the above embodiments. Since this optical fiber maintenance device adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein one by one.

[0048] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An optical fiber pigtail cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a receiving cavity having an opening, and a winding roller and a driving roller are provided in the receiving cavity; A quick-release connector, the quick-release connector cover is disposed on the opening, the quick-release connector is formed with an insertion port, and the insertion port is connected to the accommodating cavity; as well as A cleaning belt is arranged on the winding roller, and a part of the structure of the cleaning belt is exposed at the plug-in port.

2. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the cleaning belt is fixed to the winding roller, and the other end is fixed to the driving roller. Part of the structure of the cleaning belt is wound around the winding roller. A knob is provided outside the shell, and the knob is connected to the driving roller.

3. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper bottom surface of the shell is provided with a mounting groove, the opening is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove, and the quick-release connector is provided in the mounting groove.

4. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device also includes two tension wheels, the connection line between the two tension wheels is parallel to the upper bottom surface of the shell, and the two tension wheels are arranged at one end of the accommodating cavity close to the upper bottom surface.

5. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing comprises a rear shell and a cover plate, the opening is arranged on the rear shell, and the cover plate is detachably arranged on the rear shell.

6. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear shell and the cover plate are threadedly connected.

7. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the quick-release connector is provided with two clamping protrusions, which are arranged opposite to each other and are used for clamping with the optical fiber pigtail.

8. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The quick-release connector comprises a base and a clamping portion arranged on the base, and the base is arranged on the shell.

9. The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cleaning tape is dust-free paper.

10. An optical fiber maintenance device, characterized in that: The optical fiber pigtail cleaning device comprises the optical fiber pigtail cleaning device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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