Distributed optical fiber sensing communication network fault positioning device

By introducing an improved clamping mechanism into the fault location device for fiber optic sensing communication networks, and using a drive motor to drive the friction wheel to achieve rapid connection of fiber optic connectors, the problem of cumbersome fiber optic patch cord operation is solved, detection efficiency is improved and false judgments are reduced.

CN223488248UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28HARBIN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520032998.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

In existing fiber optic communication networks, the operation of fiber optic patch cords is cumbersome during fault location, resulting in low detection efficiency and a high risk of misjudgment.

Method used

A fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensing communication network was designed. An improved clamping mechanism was adopted, which uses a drive motor to drive an active friction wheel and a driven wheel to realize the rapid connection of the optical fiber connector and the threaded connection of the detection unit.

Benefits of technology

The process of plugging and unplugging fiber optic connectors has been simplified, improving testing efficiency and reducing misjudgments caused by inaccurate connector connections.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a distributed optical fiber sensing communication network fault positioning device, which comprises a control panel and a main body frame, and is characterized in that the control panel is arranged on the front surface of the main body frame; a display screen is arranged on the upper portion of the front face of the main body frame, a clamping mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the main body frame and comprises a clamping jaw, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the lower portion of the clamping jaw, and the fixing frame is fixedly connected with the main body frame; the optical fiber sensing communication network fault positioning device is provided with an improved clamping mechanism, the step of plugging and unplugging a connector is simplified, and especially for a threaded connection plug, a driving motor in the device drives a driving friction wheel and the driven wheel disc to rotate, so that the plugging and unplugging of the plug are facilitated. Therefore, the rapid connection between the detection unit and the optical fiber connector is realized, the operation process of detection personnel is simplified, and the detection efficiency is improved. And misjudgment caused by inaccurate connection of the plug is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of network diagnostics, specifically relating to a fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of fiber optic communication technology, the application areas of distributed fiber optic sensor communication networks are also constantly expanding. In power systems, they are used to monitor the temperature and stress of transmission lines to ensure the safe operation of the power grid; in the petrochemical industry, they are used to monitor pipeline leaks and structural safety; and in intelligent transportation systems, they are used to monitor the condition of roads and bridges, etc.

[0003] These application scenarios place higher demands on the accuracy, speed, and reliability of fault location. In actual communication network engineering, due to the large number of fiber optic patch cords, existing patch cords must be checked one by one before performing new patching operations or during actual fault diagnosis. By connecting a fault detection device to both ends of the patch cord, the various indications given by the fault detection device are observed to determine whether the network link connectivity is normal. This is a meticulous and important task. Therefore, to meet market demand, this utility model designs a communication network fault location device that can detect fiber optic patch cords more quickly and accurately to identify fault locations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network, comprising a control panel and a main frame. The control panel is disposed on the front of the main frame; a display screen is disposed on the upper part of the front of the main frame; a clamping mechanism is disposed on the upper end of the main frame, the clamping mechanism comprising a gripper, a fixing frame being fixedly connected to the lower part of the gripper, and the fixing frame being fixedly connected to the main frame; a driven wheel is disposed on the lower end of the fixing frame, the driven wheel being rotatably connected to the main frame; a detection unit is slidably connected inside the driven wheel; a limit block is disposed on the outer side of the detection unit, and a return spring is disposed on the lower end of the limit block; a drive motor is disposed below the driven wheel, and an active friction wheel is disposed on the upper end of the drive motor, the driven wheel and the active friction wheel being rotatably connected.

[0006] Preferably, the driven wheel has a groove inside that corresponds to the limiting block, the upper end of the return spring contacts the limiting block, and the lower end of the return spring contacts the lower end surface of the groove.

[0007] Preferably, the driven wheel and the detection unit are concentrically arranged and both are cylindrical in shape, with the driven wheel coinciding with the center line of the fixed frame.

[0008] Preferably, the rotation of the active friction wheel drives the rotation of the driven wheel through friction transmission, and the rotation of the driven wheel drives the rotation of the detection unit. The internal gripper holds the optical fiber connector, and the detection unit is threadedly connected to the optical fiber connector after rotation.

[0009] Preferably, a bracket is rotatably provided on the back of the main frame, and three sets of grippers are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the fixing frame; the drive motor is fixedly connected to the main frame.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] This invention simplifies the steps of plugging and unplugging fiber optic patch cord connectors by setting an improved clamping mechanism on the fiber optic sensor communication network fault location device. In particular, for threaded connectors, the device uses an internal drive motor to rotate the active friction wheel and the driven wheel, thereby achieving a quick connection between the detection unit and the fiber optic connector. This simplifies the operation process for testing personnel, improves testing efficiency, and avoids misjudgments caused by inaccurate connector connections. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a top view of the clamping mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Rotated sectional view along line AA;

[0018] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of the area at point B;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Control panel; 2. Display screen; 3. Main frame; 4. Gripper; 5. Bracket; 6. Driven wheel; 7. Drive motor; 8. Active friction wheel; 9. Detection unit; 10. Return spring; 11. Limit block; 12. Fiber optic connector; 13. Fixing frame. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution for a fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network: A fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network includes a control panel 1 and a main frame 3. The control panel 1 is arranged on the front of the main frame 3; a display screen 2 is arranged on the upper part of the front of the main frame 3; a clamping mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the main frame 3, the clamping mechanism includes a gripper 4, and a fixing frame 13 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the gripper 4. The fixing frame 13 is fixedly connected to the main frame 3; a driven wheel 6 is arranged at the lower end of the fixing frame 13, the driven wheel 6 is rotatably connected to the main frame 3, a detection unit 9 is slidably connected inside the driven wheel 6, a limit block 11 is arranged on the outer side of the detection unit 9, and a return spring 10 is arranged at the lower end of the limit block 11; a drive motor 7 is arranged below the driven wheel 6, and an active friction wheel 8 is arranged at the upper end of the drive motor 7. The driven wheel 6 and the active friction wheel 8 are rotatably connected.

[0022] The driven wheel 6 has a groove inside that corresponds to the limit block 11. The upper end of the return spring 10 contacts the limit block 11, and the lower end of the return spring 10 contacts the lower end surface of the groove.

[0023] The driven wheel 6 and the detection unit 9 are concentrically arranged and both are cylindrical in shape. The center line of the driven wheel 6 coincides with that of the fixed frame 13.

[0024] The rotation of the active friction wheel 8 drives the driven wheel 6 to rotate via friction transmission. The rotation of the driven wheel 6 drives the detection unit 9 to rotate. The internal gripper 4 holds the fiber optic connector 12. After the detection unit 9 rotates, it is threadedly connected to the fiber optic connector 12. The gripper 4 is pneumatically driven by an air pump installed inside the main frame 3. The internal structure diagram of the gripper 4 is shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the principle by which the gripper 4 holds the object is existing technology.

[0025] A bracket 5 is rotatably mounted on the back of the main frame 3, and three sets of grippers 4 are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the fixed frame 13; the drive motor 7 is fixedly connected to the main frame 3.

[0026] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this utility model, the fiber optic connector 12 to be tested is placed sequentially inside the clamp 4. Under the grip of the clamp 4, the fiber optic connector 12 can maintain alignment with the center line of the clamp 4 and the detection unit 9 below it. The drive motor 7 is then rotated by controlling the control buttons on the control panel 1. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the drive motor 7 drives the active friction wheel 8 at the output end to rotate synchronously. Under the drive of the active friction wheel 8, the driven wheel 6 rotates accordingly. Since the lower end of the fiber optic connector 12 must be kept pressing down on the detection unit 9 to ensure contact between the two when placing the fiber optic connector 12, the rotation of the driven wheel 6 will drive the detection unit 9 to rotate. The upper end of the detection unit 9 is provided with an external thread, which is threaded to the lower end of the fiber optic connector 12. When the detection unit 9 and the fiber optic connector 12 are threaded together, the detection unit 9 will slide upward inside the driven wheel 6 through the limit block 11 until the detection unit 9 and the fiber optic connector 12 are threaded together. Then, the control panel 1 is connected and the detection unit 9 is run to perform optical path detection operation. The detection result of the detection unit 9 is then displayed on the display screen 2. Although this invention does not improve the detection unit 9, by setting an improved clamping mechanism in the fiber optic sensor communication network fault location device, the steps of plugging and unplugging the connector can be simplified. In particular, for threaded connectors, the drive motor inside the device drives the active friction wheel and the driven wheel to rotate, thereby realizing the rapid connection between the detection unit and the fiber optic connector. Using this device, the operation process of the testing personnel is simplified, the testing efficiency is improved, and misjudgments caused by inaccurate connector connection are avoided.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network, comprising a control panel (1) and a main frame (3), wherein the control panel (1) is disposed on the front of the main frame (3); characterized in that: The main frame (3) has a display screen (2) on its upper front. The main frame (3) has a clamping mechanism at its upper end. The clamping mechanism includes a gripper (4). The gripper (4) is fixedly connected to a fixing frame (13) at its lower part. The fixing frame (13) is fixedly connected to the main frame (3). The fixing frame (13) has a driven wheel (6) at its lower end. The driven wheel (6) is rotatably connected to the main frame (3). The driven wheel (6) has a detection unit (9) slidably connected inside. The detection unit (9) has a limit block (11) on its outer side. The limit block (11) has a reset spring (10) at its lower end. The driven wheel (6) has a drive motor (7) below it. The drive motor (7) has an active friction wheel (8) at its upper end. The driven wheel (6) and the active friction wheel (8) are rotatably connected.

2. The fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driven wheel (6) has a groove inside that corresponds to the limiting block (11). The upper end of the return spring (10) is in contact with the limiting block (11), and the lower end of the return spring (10) is in contact with the lower end surface of the groove.

3. The fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driven wheel (6) and the detection unit (9) are concentrically arranged and both are cylindrical in shape. The center line of the driven wheel (6) coincides with that of the fixed frame (13).

4. The fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network according to claim 1, characterized in that: The active friction wheel (8) rotates and drives the driven wheel (6) to rotate through friction transmission. The driven wheel (6) rotates and drives the detection unit (9) to rotate. The internal clamp of the gripper (4) holds the optical fiber connector (12). After the detection unit (9) rotates, it is threadedly connected to the optical fiber connector (12).

5. The fault location device for a distributed optical fiber sensor communication network according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the main frame (3) is rotatably provided with a bracket (5), and the grippers (4) are evenly arranged in 3 sets on the upper surface of the fixed frame (13); the drive motor (7) is fixedly connected to the main frame (3).