Optical fiber cable with visual rapid tracking retrieval function

By introducing KPT luminous lines and quick-release plugs and sockets into the fiber optic cable, the problem of the lack of connection relationship indication in the fiber optic cable was solved, enabling rapid fault location and repair, and improving operation and maintenance efficiency.

CN224163843UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID NEW ENERGY DESIGN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID NEW ENERGY DESIGN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The lack of connection relationship indication and deployment path display capabilities in existing fiber optic cables leads to difficult and inefficient maintenance, especially in time-consuming and labor-intensive fault location.

Method used

A fiber optic cable with visual rapid tracking and retrieval function was designed. By introducing KPT light-emitting lines and quick-release plugs and sockets into the fiber optic cable, the light-emitting layer is activated by power supply to display the light chain when a fault occurs, thereby achieving rapid positioning.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid detection and repair of fiber optic cable faults, saving time and manpower and improving operation and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an optical fiber cable with a visual rapid tracking retrieval function, which belongs to the technical field of optical fiber cables and comprises a transparent outer cover, an optical fiber body and a KPT luminous line, and the optical fiber body and the KPT luminous line are wrapped on the inner side of the transparent outer cover. According to the utility model, the KPT light-emitting wire is arranged, so that the novel optical fiber wire does not emit light in a daily working state, and when a network communication fault occurs and a technician needs to quickly find out and replace a fault optical fiber, the KPT light-emitting wire only needs to be processed at a known fault end, and a special light path detector is connected to a quick-pull plug at the fault end of the KPT light-emitting wire, so that the fault optical fiber can be quickly replaced. The KPT light-emitting wire can emit light to form a light chain after being powered on by the power supply, the light path identification is clear and continuous, a fault cable can be rapidly locked, the purpose of rapid detection and maintenance is achieved, a large amount of time, manpower and financial resources are saved, and time is won for emergency communication.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber technology, and in particular to an optical fiber with a visual and rapid tracking and retrieval function. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, patch cords typically only have data transmission capabilities and lack the ability to indicate connection relationships and display deployment paths. Patches in cabinets are usually identified and maintained manually by labeling them. When the labels are inaccurate, manual inspection is required, which takes a long time and may lead to prolonged signal interruptions. When the labels age, fall off, or fade, making the markings unclear, the patch cord often loses its identity and becomes an "unregistered" device.

[0003] Furthermore, to ensure the neatness of patch cords within the cabinet, adjacent patch cords are typically bundled and stacked. After bundling and stacking, individual patch cords cannot be marked. The bundling, crisscrossing, and overlapping of cables make patch cord tracing time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. If operation is required on a bundled patch cord, the bundle must be untied, and staff must search the entire network of patch cords, making it difficult to quickly and accurately locate the specific patch cord. Often, at least two people are needed to work together, sorting through the cables, which impacts maintenance time and reduces work efficiency. Therefore, a fiber optic cable with a visual, rapid tracking and retrieval function is designed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology by proposing an optical fiber line with a visual fast tracking and retrieval function.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an optical fiber cable with a visual and fast tracking and retrieval function, thereby solving the problem that existing optical fiber cables do not have the ability to indicate connection relationships and display deployment paths.

[0006] This utility model provides an optical fiber cable with a visual fast tracking and retrieval function, including a transparent outer sheath, an optical fiber body, and a KPT light-emitting line. The optical fiber body and the KPT light-emitting line are wrapped inside the transparent outer sheath.

[0007] The KPT luminescent wire includes an inner core wire, a luminescent layer, an outer core wire, and a transparent HDPE layer. The outer surface of the inner core wire is wrapped with the luminescent layer. The right end of the inner core wire is electrically connected to the outer core wire. The outer side of the luminescent layer is wrapped with a transparent HDPE layer. The left ends of the inner and outer core wires are electrically connected to quick-connect plugs.

[0008] Preferably, both ends of the optical fiber body are electrically connected to connectors.

[0009] Preferably, the light-emitting layer is made of colored fluorescent PVC plastic tubing.

[0010] Preferably, the outer core wire is located between the light-emitting layer and the transparent HDPE layer.

[0011] Preferably, the quick-release plug is connected to a quick-release socket, the quick-release socket is electrically connected to an optical path detector, and the optical path detector is electrically connected to a power source.

[0012] Preferably, the quick-release plug is provided with two prongs, and the two prongs are electrically connected to the inner core wire and the outer core wire respectively, and the quick-release socket is provided with two sockets that match the prongs on the quick-release plug.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model incorporates a KPT luminescent line. Under normal operating conditions, the new optical fiber does not emit light. When a network communication failure occurs, and technicians need to quickly locate and replace the faulty optical fiber, they only need to process the KPT luminescent line at the known faulty end. A dedicated optical path detector is then connected to the quick-release plug at the faulty end of the KPT luminescent line. By supplying a weak current to the KPT luminescent line, it will emit light, forming an optical chain with clear and continuous optical path markings. This allows for rapid identification of the faulty cable, achieving the goal of rapid detection and repair, saving significant time, manpower, and financial resources, and buying precious time for emergency communications.

[0015] 2. This utility model features a quick-release socket, which allows the optical path detector to be easily removed from the quick-release plug, enabling the detector to test different optical fiber lines and increasing its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the KPT luminescent line of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the KPT luminescent line of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural disassembly diagram of the present invention.

[0022] [Figure Labels]

[0023] 1. Transparent outer sheath; 2. Fiber optic cable body; 201. Connector; 3. KPT light-emitting line; 301. Inner core wire; 302. Light-emitting layer; 303. Outer core wire; 304. Transparent HDPE layer; 4. Quick-release plug; 5. Optical path detector; 6. Quick-release socket; 7. Power supply. Detailed Implementation Example

[0024] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides an optical fiber with a visual fast tracking and retrieval function, including a transparent outer sheath 1, an optical fiber body 2, and a KPT light-emitting line 3. The optical fiber body 2 and the KPT light-emitting line 3 are wrapped inside the transparent outer sheath 1.

[0025] The KPT luminescent wire 3 includes an inner core wire 301, a luminescent layer 302, an outer core wire 303, and a transparent HDPE layer 304. The outer surface of the inner core wire 301 is covered with the luminescent layer 302. The right end of the inner core wire 301 is electrically connected to the outer core wire 303. The outer side of the luminescent layer 302 is covered with the transparent HDPE layer 304. The left ends of the inner core wire 301 and the outer core wire 303 are electrically connected to a quick-release plug 4.

[0026] By incorporating the KPT emitting line 3, the new fiber optic cable does not emit light during normal operation. When a network communication failure occurs, and technicians need to quickly locate and replace the faulty fiber optic cable, they only need to process the KPT emitting line 3 at the known faulty end. A dedicated optical path detector 5 is then connected to the quick-release plug 4 at the faulty end of the KPT emitting line 3. By supplying a weak current to the KPT emitting line 3 through the power supply 7, the KPT emitting line 3 will emit light, forming an optical chain with clear and continuous optical path markings. This allows for rapid identification of the faulty cable, achieving the goal of rapid detection and repair, saving significant time, manpower, and financial resources, and buying precious time for emergency communications.

[0027] In this embodiment, both ends of the optical fiber body 2 are electrically connected to connectors 201, which facilitates the connection of both ends of the optical fiber body 2 to different connector holes to form closed circuits.

[0028] In this embodiment, the light-emitting layer 302 is made of colored fluorescent PVC plastic sleeve material. When current passes through, the light-emitting material in the light-emitting layer 302 is activated, thereby emitting light.

[0029] In this embodiment, the outer core wire 303 is located between the light-emitting layer 302 and the transparent HDPE layer 304. The light-emitting wire 302 separates the inner core wire and the outer core wire to ensure the circuit is connected.

[0030] In this embodiment, the quick-release plug 4 is connected to the quick-release socket 6, the quick-release socket 6 is electrically connected to the optical path detector 5, and the optical path detector 5 is electrically connected to the power supply 7. The power supply 7 provides power to the optical path detector 5. The optical path detector 5 can connect the inner core wire 301 and the outer core wire 303 on the KPT light-emitting line 3, so that the inner core wire 301 energizes the outer core wire 303. The current activates the light-emitting material in the light-emitting layer 302, thereby emitting light.

[0031] In this embodiment, the quick-release plug 4 is provided with two plug rods, and the two plug rods are electrically connected to the inner core wire 301 and the outer core wire 303 respectively. The quick-release socket 6 is provided with two sockets that match the plug rods on the quick-release plug 4, so that the quick-release socket 6 can be easily removed from the quick-release plug 4, and the optical path detector 5 can detect different optical fiber lines.

[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These will not affect the implementation effect of this utility model or the practicality of the patent.

Claims

1. An optical fiber cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function, characterized in that: It includes a transparent outer sheath (1), an optical fiber body (2), and a KPT light-emitting line (3). The transparent outer sheath (1) is wrapped with the optical fiber body (2) and the KPT light-emitting line (3). The KPT light-emitting wire (3) includes an inner core wire (301), a light-emitting layer (302), an outer core wire (303), and a transparent HDPE layer (304). The outer surface of the inner core wire (301) is covered with the light-emitting layer (302). The right end of the inner core wire (301) is electrically connected to the outer core wire (303). The outer side of the light-emitting layer (302) is covered with the transparent HDPE layer (304). The left ends of the inner core wire (301) and the outer core wire (303) are electrically connected to a quick-release plug (4).

2. The optical fiber cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the optical fiber body (2) are electrically connected to connectors (201).

3. The optical fiber cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light-emitting layer (302) is made of colored fluorescent PVC plastic sleeve material.

4. The optical fiber cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer core wire (303) is located between the light-emitting layer (302) and the transparent HDPE layer (304).

5. The fiber optic cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release plug (4) is connected to a quick-release socket (6), the quick-release socket (6) is electrically connected to an optical path detector (5), and the optical path detector (5) is electrically connected to a power supply (7).

6. The optical fiber cable with visual fast tracking and retrieval function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The quick-release plug (4) is provided with two plug rods, and the two plug rods are electrically connected to the inner core wire (301) and the outer core wire (303) respectively. The quick-release socket (6) is provided with two sockets that match the plug rods on the quick-release plug (4).