Optical cable water seepage test device
By introducing a water tank, liquid level meter and liquid inlet pump into the optical cable seepage test device, the problem of water level reduction affecting the test results is solved, and the effect of automatic water replenishment and reducing the intensity of manual labor is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422335738.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-25
AI Technical Summary
During the test process of the existing seepage test device, the water in the vertical pipe will be lost and consumed with the test, resulting in a decrease in the water level and affecting the test results. Manual water replenishment is required to increase the labor intensity and mental fatigue of the staff.
An optical cable seepage test device is designed, including a water tank, vertical pipe, transverse pipe, water seepage pipe, liquid level meter, water storage tank and liquid inlet pump. The water level is monitored through the liquid level meter, and the liquid inlet pump is used to automatically replenish water from the water storage tank to maintain the stable water pressure in the vertical pipe and avoid manual intervention.
Automatic water replenishment is achieved, water pressure is maintained, the accuracy of test results is ensured, the intensity of manual labor is reduced, and the safety of the working environment and test efficiency are improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical cable testing, in particular to an optical cable water seepage test device. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of optical fiber communication technology and the support of national policies, the demand for optical cables has increased year by year. All along, the service life of optical cables has received great attention from people. Among them, the water seepage performance of optical cables is one of the main indicators for evaluating the quality of optical cables and is also an important indicator to ensure the service life of optical cables. During the use of optical cables, if water seeps into the cable core, that is, around the optical fibers, it will cause an increase in the water peak attenuation of the optical cable, corrosion of the metal strengthening members in the cable core, and even water entering the cable joint box along the cable core, etc., bringing a huge impact to the entire information communication.
[0003] In the existing water seepage test device, during the test, the water in the vertical pipe will be lost and consumed during the test, resulting in a decrease in the water level, a decrease in water pressure, and affecting the test results. For manual water replenishment, the staff needs to closely monitor the water level, causing mental fatigue of the staff and increasing the manual labor intensity. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model provides an optical cable water seepage test device, aiming to solve the problems of the existing water seepage test device that during the test, the water in the vertical pipe will be lost and consumed during the test, resulting in a decrease in the water level, a decrease in water pressure, and affecting the test results. For manual water replenishment, the staff needs to closely monitor the water level, causing mental fatigue of the staff and increasing the manual labor intensity.
[0005] The utility model is realized as follows: an optical cable water seepage test device includes a water tank, a vertical pipe is installed on the water tank, a horizontal pipe is horizontally installed at the bottom of the vertical pipe, the vertical pipe and the horizontal pipe are internally connected and communicated, several groups of water seepage pipes are installed on the horizontal pipe, and several groups of water seepage pipes are all internally connected and communicated with the horizontal pipe. A liquid level gauge is installed inside the vertical pipe, a water storage tank is arranged above the vertical pipe, and a liquid inlet pump is arranged inside the water storage tank.
[0006] Preferably, the inside of the water tank is a water trough with an upward opening, the bottom of the vertical pipe is hermetically fixed in the water trough of the water tank, and a drain pipe is arranged on the side wall of the water tank.
[0007] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is: preventing the seeping water from flowing to the ground, causing the ground to be wet and slippery, difficult to clean, and affecting the working environment. The drain pipe centrally discharges the water in the water tank.
[0008] Preferably, a water outlet valve is installed on each of the several groups of water seepage pipes, and a water seepage through hole is opened on the water seepage pipe.
[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further scheme are as follows: By controlling the opening and closing of the water in the water seepage pipe through the water outlet valve, water loss is avoided when it is not working, and the optical cable can be conveniently inserted into the test through the through hole.
[0010] Preferably, several groups of the water seepage pipes are arranged at intervals on the transverse pipe in sequence. There are two groups of the transverse pipes, and the two groups of transverse pipes are arranged in parallel, and the water seepage pipes on the two groups of transverse pipes are all arranged in a staggered manner.
[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further scheme are as follows: At the same time, it also prevents the optical cable above from affecting the test results of the optical cable below, ensures that the operations of each water seepage pipe do not interfere with each other, and ensures the accuracy of the test data.
[0012] Preferably, a support column is fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the vertical pipe, and the water storage tank is installed on the support column.
[0013] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further scheme are as follows: It is convenient for the water storage tank to replenish water into the lower vertical pipe.
[0014] Preferably, the inside of the water storage tank is a cavity and the opening is upward. The liquid inlet pump is installed at the bottom of the cavity. The output end of the liquid inlet pump is fixedly connected to a liquid inlet pipe, and the liquid inlet pipe penetrates through the bottom of the water storage tank and extends to the bottom inside the vertical pipe.
[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further scheme are as follows: Ensure the stability of the water pressure in the vertical pipe, prevent the test results from being affected due to the reduction of water pressure, and at the same time, it can automatically replenish water, without the need for continuous manual water replenishment, reducing the labor intensity of workers.
[0016] Preferably, a PLC controller is installed on the side wall of the water storage tank.
[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further scheme are as follows: Control the operation of the device to ensure the normal operation of the device.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: An optical cable water seepage test device of the present utility model can collect the seeped water through the water tank by setting up a water tank; by setting up a liquid level gauge, the water level information in the vertical pipe is monitored through the liquid level gauge, and by setting up a water storage tank and a liquid inlet pump, when the water level in the lower vertical pipe reaches a certain value and water replenishment is required, the water in the water storage tank is conveyed into the vertical pipe through the liquid inlet pipe by the liquid inlet pump to replenish water into the vertical pipe, ensuring the stability of the water pressure in the vertical pipe, preventing the test results from being affected due to the reduction of water pressure, and at the same time, it can automatically replenish water, without the need for manual guarding and continuous water replenishment, reducing the labor intensity of workers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 For Figure 1 the enlarged schematic view of the structure at position A in
[0021] Figure 3 For Figure 1 the side view structure schematic diagram of
[0022] Figure 4 For Figure 1 the front view structure schematic diagram of
[0023] In the figure: 1, water tank; 2, vertical pipe; 3, horizontal pipe; 4, water seepage pipe; 5, drain pipe; 6, outlet valve; 7, water seepage through hole; 8, liquid level gauge; 9, water storage tank; 10, liquid inlet pump; 11, liquid inlet pipe; 12, PLC controller; 13, support column. Specific embodiments
[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model more clear and understandable, the following further details the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.
[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution for an optical cable water seepage test device: an optical cable water seepage test device, including a water tank 1, a vertical pipe 2 is installed on the water tank 1, a horizontal pipe 3 is horizontally installed at the bottom of the vertical pipe 2, the vertical pipe 2 and the horizontal pipe 3 are internally connected and communicated, several groups of water seepage pipes 4 are installed on the horizontal pipe 3, and several groups of water seepage pipes 4 are all internally connected and communicated with the horizontal pipe 3, a liquid level gauge 8 is installed inside the vertical pipe 2, a water storage tank 9 is arranged above the vertical pipe 2, and a liquid inlet pump 10 is arranged inside the water storage tank 9.
[0026] In this embodiment, by providing a water tank 1, the seeping water can be collected in the water tank of the water tank 1. By providing a liquid level gauge 8, the water level information in the vertical pipe 2 is monitored through the liquid level gauge 8. By providing a water storage tank 9 and a liquid inlet pump 10, when the water level in the lower vertical pipe 2 reaches a certain value and water replenishment is required, the water in the water storage tank 9 is transported to the vertical pipe through the liquid inlet pipe 11 by the liquid inlet pump 10 to replenish the water in the vertical pipe, ensuring the stability of the water pressure in the vertical pipe 2, preventing the test results from being affected by the reduction of water pressure, and at the same time, automatic water replenishment can be carried out without continuous manual water replenishment, reducing the manual labor intensity.
[0027] Furthermore; the inside of the water tank 1 is a water tank with an upward opening, the bottom of the vertical pipe 2 is hermetically fixed in the water tank of the water tank 1, and a drain pipe 5 is provided on the side wall of the water tank 1.
[0028] In this embodiment, by providing the water tank 1, during the detection process of the upper test mechanism, the seeping water can be collected in the water trough of the water tank 1, preventing the seeping water from flowing onto the ground, causing the ground to be slippery and difficult to clean, and affecting the working environment. By providing the drain pipe 5, the water in the water tank 1 can be drained centrally. When collecting, the drain pipe 5 can be blocked by an external plug. When drainage is required, the plug is opened for collection.
[0029] Generally; water outlet valves 6 are installed on several groups of water seepage pipes 4, and water seepage through holes 7 are provided on the water seepage pipes 4.
[0030] In this embodiment, by installing the water outlet valve 6 on the water seepage pipe 4, the optical cable to be tested is inserted into the water passing hole 7 of the water seepage pipe 4. A sealing ring is provided in the water passing hole 7. When the cable is inserted into the water passing hole 7, it plays a sealing role around the outer side of the cable, preventing water from seeping out from the optical cable head and affecting the test result. During the test, the water outlet valve 6 is opened, and the water pressure in the pipeline is used to conduct a water seepage test on the optical cable. The quality of the optical cable is judged by the water output at the end of the cable. After the test is completed, the water outlet valve 6 is closed to complete the inspection of the optical cable.
[0031] Specifically; several groups of water seepage pipes 4 are arranged at intervals in sequence on the transverse pipe 3. There are two groups of transverse pipes 3, and the two groups of transverse pipes 3 are arranged in parallel, and the water seepage pipes 4 on the two groups of transverse pipes 3 are all arranged in a staggered manner.
[0032] In this embodiment, by providing two groups of transverse pipes 3, multiple groups of optical cables can be tested simultaneously, greatly improving the test efficiency. By arranging the upper and lower groups of water seepage pipes 4 in a staggered manner, it is convenient for the staff to operate. At the same time, it also prevents the upper optical cable from affecting the test result of the lower optical cable, ensuring that the operations of each water seepage pipe 4 do not interfere with each other and ensuring the accuracy of the test data.
[0033] In addition; a support column 13 is fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the vertical pipe 2, and the water storage tank 9 is installed on the support column 13.
[0034] In this embodiment, by installing and fixing the support column 13 on the vertical pipe 2, it is convenient to fixedly install the water storage tank 9 through the support column 13, facilitating the water storage tank 9 to replenish water into the lower vertical pipe 2.
[0035] In addition; the inside of the water storage tank 9 is a cavity and the opening is upward. The liquid inlet pump 10 is installed at the bottom of the cavity. The output end of the liquid inlet pump 10 is fixedly connected to a liquid inlet pipe 11, and the liquid inlet pipe 11 penetrates through the bottom of the water storage tank 9 and extends towards the bottom inside the vertical pipe 2.
[0036] In this embodiment, an opening is provided at the top of the water storage tank 9. During operation, the water storage tank 9 can be filled with water. When the water level in the vertical pipe 2 below reaches a certain value and water replenishment is required, the water in the water storage tank 9 is transported through the liquid inlet pipe 11 to the vertical pipe by the liquid inlet pump 10 to replenish the water in the vertical pipe, ensuring the stability of the water pressure in the vertical pipe 2, preventing the test results from being affected by the decrease in water pressure. At the same time, automatic water replenishment can be carried out without continuous manual water replenishment, reducing the labor intensity of workers.
[0037] It should be noted that a PLC controller 12 is installed on the side wall of the water storage tank 9.
[0038] In this embodiment, by providing a PLC controller 12, wherein the liquid level gauge 8 and the liquid inlet pump 11 are both electrically connected to the PLC controller 12. The water level information in the vertical pipe 2 is monitored by the liquid level gauge 8. When the preset value is reached, the vertical pipe 2 is replenished with water by controlling the liquid inlet pump 11, and the operation of the device is controlled to ensure the normal operation of the device.
[0039] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model: After the present utility model is installed, it is connected to an external power supply, and the device is powered by the external power supply to ensure the normal operation of the device. The water storage tank 9 is filled with water through an external water pipe. The optical cable to be tested is inserted into the water passing hole 7 of the water seepage pipe 4. During the test, the water outlet valve 6 is opened, and the water pressure in the pipeline is used to conduct a water seepage test on the optical cable. The quality of the optical cable is judged by the water output at the end of the cable. The water level information in the vertical pipe 2 is monitored by the liquid level gauge 8. When the preset value is reached, the water in the water storage tank 9 is transported through the liquid inlet pipe 11 to the vertical pipe by the liquid inlet pump 10 to replenish the water in the vertical pipe. After the test is completed, the water outlet valve 6 is closed to complete the inspection of the optical cable. The above completes the usage process of an optical cable water seepage test device.
[0040] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An optical cable water seepage test device, characterized in that: It includes a water tank (1), a vertical pipe (2) is installed on the water tank (1), a horizontal pipe (3) is horizontally installed at the bottom of the vertical pipe (2), the vertical pipe (2) and the horizontal pipe (3) are internally connected and communicated, a number of groups of water seepage pipes (4) are installed on the horizontal pipe (3), and a number of groups of water seepage pipes (4) are all internally connected and communicated with the horizontal pipe (3). A liquid level gauge (8) is installed inside the vertical pipe (2), a water storage tank (9) is arranged above the vertical pipe (2), and a liquid inlet pump (10) is arranged inside the water storage tank (9).
2. The optical cable water seepage test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the water tank (1) is a water trough with an upward opening, the bottom of the vertical pipe (2) is hermetically fixed in the water trough of the water tank (1), and a drain pipe (5) is arranged on the side wall of the water tank (1).
3. The optical cable water seepage test device according to claim 1, wherein: A water outlet valve (6) is installed on each of the several groups of water seepage pipes (4), and a water seepage through hole (7) is formed in the water seepage pipe (4).
4. An optical cable water penetration test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The several groups of water seepage pipes (4) are arranged at intervals in sequence on the horizontal pipe (3), there are two groups of the horizontal pipes (3), the two groups of horizontal pipes (3) are arranged in parallel, and the water seepage pipes (4) on the two groups of horizontal pipes (3) are all arranged in a staggered manner.
5. A cable optical fiber water penetration test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support column (13) is fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the vertical pipe (2), and the water storage tank (9) is installed on the support column (13).
6. The optical cable water penetration test device according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the water storage tank (9) is a cavity with an upward opening, the liquid inlet pump (10) is installed at the bottom of the cavity, the output end of the liquid inlet pump (10) is fixedly communicated with a liquid inlet pipe (11), and the liquid inlet pipe (11) penetrates through the bottom of the water storage tank (9) and extends to the bottom inside the vertical pipe (2).
7. The optical cable water penetration test device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A PLC controller (12) is installed on the side wall of the water storage tank (9).