Optical cable with corrosion-resistant function
Through multi-layer structural design and material selection, the shortcomings of optical cables in corrosion resistance, mechanical protection, waterproofness and moisture resistance, and high-temperature stability are solved, and the optical cables can work reliably and transmit signals stably in harsh environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422927007.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing optical cables have deficiencies in corrosion resistance, mechanical protection, waterproof and moisture-proof performance, structural strength and high-temperature stability, and cannot meet the needs of harsh environments and special application scenarios.
It adopts a multi-layer structure design, including optical fiber buffer asbestos layer, optical fiber bundle tube, corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve, polyimide sleeve, polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve, nylon sheath and rubber sleeve, etc., combined with corrosion-resistant alloy frame and optical cable filling paste, to provide corrosion resistance, mechanical protection, waterproof and moisture-proof and high temperature stability.
The corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, waterproof and moisture-proof performance, and high-temperature stability of the optical cable are improved, ensuring the stable transmission of optical signals and making it suitable for harsh environments and special application scenarios.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical cables, and in particular to an optical cable with corrosion resistance. Background Art
[0002] In the field of modern communications, optical cables are an important carrier of information transmission, and their performance and reliability are of vital importance. However, existing optical cable technology has some shortcomings.
[0003] Traditional optical cables have poor corrosion resistance. In corrosive environments, such as chemical plants and coastal areas, optical cables are easily corroded by chemicals, causing damage to the cable sheath, which in turn affects the performance of the internal optical fibers and reduces the quality and stability of signal transmission.
[0004] Furthermore, the mechanical protection of existing optical cables needs to be improved. During installation and use, optical cables may be subjected to mechanical forces such as stretching, squeezing, and abrasion, which can easily damage the optical fibers and affect normal communications.
[0005] At the same time, waterproof and moisture-proof performance is also a weak link in existing optical cables. The intrusion of water and moisture can affect the optical fibers inside the cable, increase signal attenuation, and even cause communication interruption.
[0006] In addition, the structural strength of traditional optical cables may not be sufficient to cope with some special application scenarios, such as those that need to withstand large tension or pressure.
[0007] Moreover, in high-temperature environments, the performance of existing optical cables may be affected, and stable signal transmission cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, we have made improvements to this and proposed a corrosion-resistant optical cable. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of the present utility model is to address the problems raised by the existing background technology. In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a corrosion-resistant optical cable, comprising an optical fiber core, the outer surface of the optical fiber core is provided with an optical fiber buffer asbestos layer, the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer is covered with an optical fiber bundle tube, the optical fiber bundle tube is filled with an optical cable filling paste, the outer surface of the optical cable filling paste is covered with a corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve, the outer surface of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve is provided with a polyimide sleeve, the outer surface of the polyimide sleeve is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve, the outer surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve is provided with a nylon sheath, the outer surface of the nylon sheath is coated with hydrogel, and the outer surface of the hydrogel is provided with a rubber sleeve.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a ceramic sleeve inner cavity is provided inside the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve, and a corrosion-resistant alloy frame is provided in the ceramic sleeve inner cavity.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the thickness of the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer is 0.2mm-0.3mm.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube is 1.8 mm-2.0 mm, and the inner diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube is 1.2 mm-1.4 mm.
[0012] As the preferred technical solution of the present invention, the filling density of the optical cable filling paste is 0.9g / cm 3 -1.1g / cm 3 .
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the thickness of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve is 0.5mm-0.8mm, and the diameter of the inner cavity of the ceramic sleeve is 0.5mm-1mm larger than the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the thickness of the polyimide sleeve is 0.1mm-0.2mm.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the thickness of the nylon sheath is 0.5mm-0.8mm.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] In the solution of the present utility model:
[0018] 1. Excellent corrosion resistance: The optical cable adopts a variety of corrosion-resistant materials such as corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve, polyimide sleeve, polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve, etc., which can effectively resist the erosion of external corrosive substances and extend the service life of the optical cable. It is especially suitable for harsh chemical environments.
[0019] 2. Good mechanical protection performance: The optical fiber core is sequentially provided with an optical fiber buffer asbestos layer, an optical fiber bundle tube, a nylon sheath and a rubber sleeve. These structures can provide good buffering, support and wear resistance, effectively protecting the optical fiber core from mechanical damage and improving the reliability of the optical cable.
[0020] 3. Waterproof and moisture-proof performance: The optical cable filling paste can fill the gaps in the optical fiber bundle tube to prevent moisture from entering; the outer surface of the nylon sheath is coated with hydrogel, and the rubber sleeve also has good waterproof performance. Together, they can effectively prevent moisture and water from affecting the interior of the optical cable, ensuring stable transmission of optical signals.
[0021] 4. Enhanced structural strength: The inner cavity of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve is provided with a corrosion-resistant alloy frame, which enhances the overall structural strength of the optical cable and enables it to withstand certain tensile and extrusion stresses.
[0022] 5. High temperature stability: The polyimide sheath has excellent high temperature resistance, which can ensure the normal operation of the optical cable in high temperature environment and broaden the application range of the optical cable.
[0023] 6. Low friction coefficient: The polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve has a low friction coefficient, which reduces the friction between the optical cable and external objects, facilitates the laying and installation of the optical cable, and also reduces the wear of the optical cable during use.
[0024] 7. Signal transmission stability: Through the protection of the multi-layer structure, the impact of external factors on the optical fiber core is reduced, ensuring the stable transmission of optical signals and improving communication quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure provided by the utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve provided by the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the corrosion-resistant alloy frame structure provided by the utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram provided by the present invention.
[0029] Indicated in the figure:
[0030] 1. Optical fiber core; 101. Optical fiber buffer asbestos layer; 2. Corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve; 201. Corrosion-resistant alloy frame; 202. Ceramic sleeve inner cavity; 3. Optical fiber bundle tube; 4. Optical cable filling paste; 5. Polyimide sleeve; 6. Polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve; 7. Nylon sheath; 8. Hydrogel; 9. Rubber sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a specific implementation of the present invention and is not limited to all embodiments.
[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents some embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0033] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions therein can be combined with each other. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0034] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-4 A corrosion-resistant optical cable includes an optical fiber core 1, an outer surface of the optical fiber core 1 is provided with an optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101, an outer cover of the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101 is provided with an optical fiber bundle tube 3, the optical fiber bundle tube 3 is filled with an optical cable filling paste 4, the outer surface of the optical cable filling paste 4 is covered with a corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2, the outer surface of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2 is provided with a polyimide sleeve 5, the outer surface of the polyimide sleeve 5 is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6, the outer surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6 is provided with a nylon sheath 7, the outer surface of the nylon sheath 7 is coated with hydrogel 8, and the outer surface of the hydrogel 8 is provided with a rubber sleeve 9.
[0035] The corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2 is provided with a ceramic sleeve inner cavity 202, and the corrosion-resistant alloy frame 201 is provided within the ceramic sleeve inner cavity 202. The fiber optic buffer asbestos layer 101 has a thickness of 0.2mm-0.3mm. The outer diameter of the fiber optic bundle tube 3 is 1.8mm-2.0mm, and the inner diameter of the fiber optic bundle tube 3 is 1.2mm-1.4mm. The filling density of the optical cable filling paste 4 is 0.9g / cm 3 -1.1g / cm 3 The corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2 has a thickness of 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm, and the diameter of the ceramic sleeve inner cavity 202 is 0.5 mm to 1 mm larger than the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube 3. The polyimide sleeve 5 has a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm. The nylon sheath 7 has a thickness of 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm.
[0036] The corrosion-resistant optical cable operates as follows: The optical fiber core 1 is the core of the cable, used to transmit optical signals. The fiber buffer layer 101, located on the outer surface of the optical fiber core 1, provides buffering protection for the optical fiber core 1 and reduces the effects of external stress on the optical fiber core 1.
[0037] The optical fiber bundle tube 3 is sleeved over the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101 to provide further protection and support for the optical fiber core 1. The optical cable filling paste 4 is filled in the optical fiber bundle tube 3 to fill the gaps, prevent moisture intrusion and provide a certain buffering effect.
[0038] The corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2, which is placed over the outer surface of the cable filler 4, exhibits excellent corrosion resistance and effectively protects the internal structure of the cable from corrosive substances. The corrosion-resistant alloy frame 201 within the inner cavity 202 of the ceramic sleeve further enhances the structural strength and corrosion resistance of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2.
[0039] The polyimide sleeve 5 is arranged on the outer surface of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2, has excellent insulation performance and high temperature resistance, and can improve the electrical performance and operating temperature range of the optical cable.
[0040] The polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6 is sleeved on the polyimide sleeve 5 and has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and low friction coefficient, which can reduce friction and chemical corrosion between the optical cable and external objects.
[0041] The nylon sheath 7 is sleeved on the outside of the polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6, which increases the wear resistance and mechanical strength of the optical cable and protects the internal structure from mechanical damage.
[0042] The outer surface of the nylon sheath 7 is coated with a hydrogel 8. The hydrogel 8 has certain water absorption and water retention properties, and can prevent the intrusion of moisture and corrosive substances to a certain extent, while also playing a role of buffering and protection.
[0043] The rubber sleeve 9 is sleeved on the outer surface of the hydrogel 8, providing good flexibility, waterproofness and wear resistance, and further protecting the optical cable from the influence of the external environment.
[0044] In summary, this type of corrosion-resistant optical cable effectively improves the corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and protection capability of the optical cable through the synergistic effect of the multi-layer structure, ensures the stable transmission of optical signals, and enables it to work reliably in various harsh environments.
[0045] Example 2: A corrosion-resistant optical cable, designed for use in highly corrosive environments, such as communication lines near chemical plants. Optical fiber core 1: A 50 μm diameter optical fiber core 1 is selected to meet higher transmission requirements. Optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101: 0.3 mm thick, providing good buffering and protection. Optical fiber bundle tube 3: 2.0 mm outer diameter, 1.4 mm inner diameter, ensuring safe accommodation of the optical fiber core 1. Optical cable filling paste 4: Filling density of 1.1 g / cm 3 , fully filling the internal space of the optical fiber bundle tube 3, providing certain support and protection. Corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2: The thickness is 0.8mm, and the diameter of the inner cavity 202 of the ceramic sleeve is 1mm larger than the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube 3 to enhance corrosion resistance. The internal corrosion-resistant alloy frame 201 adopts nickel-based corrosion-resistant alloy to improve the overall corrosion resistance. Polyimide sleeve 5: The thickness is 0.2mm, further enhancing the insulation and high temperature resistance. Polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6: The thickness is 0.5mm, providing excellent chemical corrosion resistance and low friction coefficient. Nylon sheath 7: The thickness is 0.8mm, which increases the wear resistance and mechanical strength of the optical cable. Hydrogel 8: The thickness is 0.3mm, maintaining a certain amount of moisture, which helps to improve corrosion resistance. Rubber sleeve 9: The thickness is 1.5mm, providing good flexibility and waterproof performance.
[0046] Example 3: A corrosion-resistant optical cable for general outdoor communication applications. Fiber core 1: 9 μm diameter, meeting standard communication requirements. Fiber buffer asbestos layer 101: 0.2 mm thick, providing basic buffering protection. Fiber bundle tube 3: 1.8 mm outer diameter, 1.2 mm inner diameter. Cable filler 4: 0.9 g / cm² filling density. 3 , filling the inside of the optical fiber bundle tube 3. Corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2: The thickness is 0.5mm. The diameter of the inner cavity 202 of the ceramic sleeve is 0.5mm larger than the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube 3. The internal corrosion-resistant alloy frame 201 is made of stainless steel alloy, which provides a certain degree of corrosion resistance. Polyimide sleeve 5: The thickness is 0.1mm, which enhances the insulation performance. Polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6: The thickness is 0.3mm, which provides chemical corrosion resistance. Nylon sheath 7: The thickness is 0.5mm, which increases wear resistance. Hydrogel 8: The thickness is 0.2mm, which improves corrosion resistance. Rubber sleeve 9: The thickness is 1mm, which provides waterproof and protective functions.
[0047] The specific working process of the utility model optical cable is as follows:
[0048] 1. Optical signals are transmitted in the optical fiber core 1. As the core component of the optical cable, the optical fiber core 1 is responsible for transmitting the optical signal from one end to the other.
[0049] 2. The optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101 provides buffer protection for the optical fiber core 1 , reduces the impact of external stress on the optical fiber core 1 , and ensures stable transmission of optical signals in the optical fiber core 1 .
[0050] 3. The optical fiber bundle tube 3 is sleeved outside the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101 to further protect and fix the optical fiber core 1 and the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer 101.
[0051] 4. The optical cable filling paste 4 is filled in the optical fiber bundle tube 3. The filling paste can play the following roles:
[0052] Fills the gaps in the fiber bundle tube 3 to prevent the fibers from shaking inside the tube, ensuring the transmission quality of the optical signal; absorbs a certain amount of moisture to prevent it from entering the optical fiber core 1 and affecting the transmission of the optical signal; and provides a certain buffering effect to reduce the impact of external shocks on the internal structure of the optical cable.
[0053] 5. The corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2, which is placed over the outer surface of the cable filler 4, exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, effectively preventing external corrosive substances from eroding the interior of the cable. The corrosion-resistant alloy frame 201 within the inner cavity 202 of the ceramic sleeve enhances the structural strength of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2 and improves its corrosion resistance.
[0054] 6. The polyimide sleeve 5 is arranged on the outer surface of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve 2, and has excellent insulation performance and high temperature resistance. It can effectively isolate external electromagnetic interference and improve the working stability of the optical cable in high temperature environment.
[0055] 7. The polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6 is sleeved on the polyimide sleeve 5. It has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and low friction coefficient, which can reduce friction and chemical corrosion between the optical cable and external objects and protect the internal structure.
[0056] 8. The nylon sheath 7 is sleeved on the outside of the polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve 6, which increases the wear resistance and mechanical strength of the optical cable, enables it to withstand a certain external force, and protects the internal structure from damage.
[0057] 9. The outer surface of the nylon sheath 7 is coated with hydrogel 8. The hydrogel 8 has certain water absorption and water retention properties, which can prevent the intrusion of moisture and corrosive substances to a certain extent, and can also play a buffering and protective role.
[0058] 10. The rubber sleeve 9 is placed on the outer surface of the hydrogel 8, providing good flexibility, waterproofness and wear resistance, further protecting the optical cable from the influence of the external environment and ensuring the stable transmission of the optical signal.
[0059] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. Although this specification has described the present invention in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above specific implementation methods. Therefore, any modification or equivalent replacement of the present invention; and all technical solutions and improvements thereof that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. An optical cable with corrosion resistance, comprising an optical fiber core (1), characterized in that: The outer surface of the optical fiber core (1) is provided with an optical fiber buffer asbestos layer (101), the optical fiber buffer asbestos layer (101) is covered with an optical fiber bundle tube (3), the optical fiber bundle tube (3) is filled with an optical cable filling paste (4), the outer surface of the optical cable filling paste (4) is covered with a corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve (2), the outer surface of the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve (2) is provided with a polyimide sleeve (5), the outer surface of the polyimide sleeve (5) is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve (6), the outer surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene sleeve (6) is provided with a nylon sheath (7), the outer surface of the nylon sheath (7) is coated with a hydrogel (8), and the outer surface of the hydrogel (8) is provided with a rubber sleeve (9).
2. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ceramic sleeve inner cavity (202) is provided inside the corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve (2), and a corrosion-resistant alloy frame (201) is provided inside the ceramic sleeve inner cavity (202).
3. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The optical fiber buffer asbestos layer (101) has a thickness of 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm.
4. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube (3) is 1.8 mm to 2.0 mm, and the inner diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube (3) is 1.2 mm to 1.4 mm.
5. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The filling density of the optical cable filling paste (4) is 0.9g / cm 3 -1.1g / cm 3 .
6. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The corrosion-resistant ceramic sleeve (2) has a thickness of 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm, and the diameter of the inner cavity (202) of the ceramic sleeve is 0.5 mm to 1 mm larger than the outer diameter of the optical fiber bundle tube (3).
7. The optical cable with corrosion resistance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the polyimide sleeve (5) is 0.1mm-0.2mm.
8. The corrosion-resistant optical cable according to claim 7, characterized in that: The thickness of the nylon sheath (7) is 0.5mm-0.8mm.