A wiring robot based on optical fiber resource management

Abstract

The utility model relates to network distribution system technical field, concretely relates to a distribution robot based on optical fiber resource management, including the distribution module, transmission module, jumper module and control module of setting in the cabinet, wherein transmission module includes the concentric setting first wheel disc and second wheel disc, the distribution module includes the optical fiber unit of setting on the first wheel disc and second wheel disc and the transition unit of setting in first wheel disc and second wheel disc between, jumper module is used for the plug and pull distribution process of optical fiber unit on the first wheel disc or second wheel disc and transition unit, and control module connects the distribution process of control jumper module. The utility model has the advantages of: forming the flexible optical fiber guide channel, avoiding the connector damage caused by friction and misplacement, accurately controlling the clamping strength through the motor, and the clamping range can be self -adapted adjustment according to the size of optical fiber unit, ensuring that the clamping action is stable and has no overload.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network cabling system technology, and specifically to a cabling robot based on fiber optic resource management. Background Technology

[0002] The intelligent fiber optic resource management system is a device suitable for connecting optical cables and optical communication equipment. Its principle is to use adapters in the distribution box to lead out optical signals via fiber optic patch cords, thus achieving optical distribution functionality. It is suitable for protective connections of optical cables and pigtails, and also for use at fiber optic terminal points in fiber optic access networks.

[0003] Existing fiber optic resource management utilizes devices such as optical distribution frames and optical distribution boxes. However, in the later stages of device operation, problems such as high operating costs, low network maintenance efficiency, high probability of human error, long fault handling time, and difficulty in integrating fiber optic resources arise.

[0004] Furthermore, some existing wiring robots require a built-in push rod to move and engage with a tongue to unlock the connector and adapter, after which the connector is pulled out to complete the insertion / removal process. However, this process has a long-term tendency to damage the connector and adapter. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management. By optimizing the structure of the wiring robot, the problem of damage to connectors and adapters during the insertion and removal process in the existing wiring robot's plugging and unplugging structure is solved.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A cabling robot based on fiber optic resource management includes a cabinet, characterized in that it includes a cabling module, a transmission module, a jumper module, and a control module disposed within the cabinet. The transmission module includes a first wheel and a second wheel arranged concentrically. The cabling module includes fiber optic units disposed on the first wheel and the second wheel, and a transition unit movably disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel. The jumper module is used for the insertion and removal of the fiber optic units on the first wheel or the second wheel and the transition unit. The control module controls the cabling process of the jumper module.

[0008] The fiber patching module includes a first robotic arm and a second robotic arm. The first robotic arm is located inside the first wheel, and the second robotic arm is located outside the second wheel. The first robotic arm is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the first wheel and the transition unit, and the second robotic arm is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the second wheel and the transition unit.

[0009] Both the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm have a clamping unit for gripping the optical fiber unit.

[0010] The clamping unit includes a clamping head, a clamping plate slidably disposed inside the clamping head, and a plurality of jaws movably disposed inside the clamping head. The ends of the jaws are hinged to the clamping plate. A lead screw is also disposed inside the clamping head, one end of which is connected to the clamping plate and the other end is connected to a motor.

[0011] The transition unit is provided with a plug-in structure for accommodating the optical fiber unit.

[0012] A sealing subunit is provided at the opening of the plug-in structure of the transition unit.

[0013] The sealing subunit includes a sealing seat and a sealing plate slidably disposed on the sealing seat. The upper end of the sealing plate is provided with a sealing magnetic pole. The bottom of the clamping unit is provided with a clamping magnetic pole with the opposite magnetic properties to the sealing magnetic pole.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0015] 1) The path layout of the optical fiber unit is dynamically adjusted by rotating the concentric wheel drive module. Combined with the transition unit between the two, a flexible optical fiber guiding channel is formed to avoid damage to the connector caused by friction and misalignment.

[0016] 2) The gripping unit of the robotic arm uses a lead screw to drive the gripping plate and the hinged gripper to work together. The gripping force is precisely controlled by a motor. In addition, the lead screw in the gripping head works with the gripping plate to adaptively adjust the gripping range according to the size of the fiber optic unit, ensuring stable gripping action without overload.

[0017] 3) It solves the problem of damage to connectors and adapters during the plugging and unplugging process of the existing wiring robot's plugging and unplugging structure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second robotic arm in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clamping head in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping head in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transition unit in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the transition unit in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The features and other related features of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art:

[0025] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure, numbers 1-17 represent: wiring module 1, fiber patch module 2, first wheel 3, second wheel 4, transition unit 5, first robotic arm 6, second robotic arm 7, plug-in structure 8, clamping unit 9, clamping head 10, clamping plate 11, gripper 12, lead screw 13, sealing subunit 14, sealing seat 15, sealing plate 16, and cabinet 17.

[0026] Example: Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the fiber optic resource management-based cabling robot in this embodiment includes a cabinet 17, and further includes, within the cabinet 17: a cabling module 1, a transmission module, a patch cord module 2, and a control module. The cabling module 1 includes fiber optic units mounted on the transmission module. The patch cord module 2 is communicatively connected to the control module and is used to complete the cabling process of the fiber optic units. Specifically, the cabling module 1 is a fiber optic port.

[0027] The fiber optic resource management-based cabling robot in this embodiment systematically solves the core problems of severe plug-and-play damage and low maintenance efficiency in traditional fiber optic cabling systems through modular design and intelligent control. Its core structure includes a concentric wheel drive module, a robotic arm, a fiber jumper module 2, and a magnetic pole sealing unit.

[0028] The transmission module, composed of concentric discs, dynamically adjusts the path layout of the optical fiber units through rotation, forming a flexible optical fiber guiding channel by combining with the transition unit 5 between the two. Specifically, the transmission module includes a first disc 3 and a second disc 4 arranged concentrically, with the optical fiber units disposed on the first disc 3 and the second disc 4. The wiring module 1 also includes a transition unit 5 movably disposed between the first disc 3 and the second disc 4.

[0029] In this embodiment, the transmission module is a gear transmission structure or belt transmission structure with a motor, and the motor is electrically connected to the power module installed in the cabinet 17.

[0030] The first wheel 3 can accommodate miniaturized high-density ports, while the second wheel 4 expands into a large-capacity outer ring layout. Combined with the plug-in compatibility of the transition unit 5, this enables a single unit to support a massive deployment of 192 ports. Similarly, dynamic path planning and the buffering effect of the transition unit 5 significantly reduce the risk of fiber optic cable damage. The plug-in structure 8 of the transition unit 5 ensures precise alignment of the fiber optic ports, while the synchronous rotation of the concentric wheels allows the robotic arm to complete cross-wheel operations along the shortest path, avoiding fiber core bending losses caused by detours in traditional systems.

[0031] The concentric wheel design maximizes the use of the vertical space of the cabinet 17 through a three-dimensional layered layout. By rotating the wheels concentrically, the fiber optic units are arranged in layers radially and axially, significantly increasing the port capacity per unit volume. Simultaneously, the movable transition unit 5 acts as a dynamic intermediary between the two wheels, providing a flexible jumper path and avoiding direct, rigid pulling of the fiber across the wheels. When a jumper needs to be switched from the first wheel 3 to the second wheel 4, the transition unit 5 temporarily fixes the fiber through the plug-in structure 8, guiding the robotic arm to complete the insertion and removal along a preset path, reducing friction and misalignment caused by path conflicts.

[0032] The fiber patching module 2 includes a first robotic arm 6 and a second robotic arm 7. The first robotic arm 6 is located inside the first wheel 3, and the second robotic arm 7 is located outside the second wheel 4. The first robotic arm 6 is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the first wheel 3 and the transition unit 5. The second robotic arm 7 is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the second wheel 4 and the transition unit 5.

[0033] By dividing the positions and functions of the robotic arms, efficient collaborative control of the concentric wheel structure is achieved. Simultaneously, through the spatial division of labor between the inner and outer dual robotic arms, the problems of low robotic arm operating efficiency, frequent path conflicts, and insufficient space utilization in traditional fiber optic cabling systems are systematically solved. In this embodiment, the first wheel 3 and the second wheel 4 can rotate synchronously to a preset angle, aligning the target port with the optimal operating position of the robotic arm and reducing redundant movements of the robotic arm.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, both the first robotic arm 6 and the second robotic arm 7 are equipped with a clamping unit 9 for gripping optical fiber units. The clamping unit 9 includes a clamping head 10 connected to the first robotic arm 6 or the second robotic arm 7. A clamping plate 11 is slidably disposed inside the clamping head 10, and a plurality of grippers 12 are movably disposed inside the clamping head 10. The ends of the grippers 12 are hinged to the clamping plate 11. A lead screw 13 is also disposed inside the clamping head 10. One end of the lead screw 13 is connected to the clamping plate 11, and the other end is connected to a motor inside the first robotic arm 6 or the second robotic arm 7.

[0035] An adaptive clamping structure driven by lead screw 13 achieves flexible gripping of fiber optic units through precision mechanical transmission and dynamic force control. When the motor drives lead screw 13 to rotate, clamping plate 11 moves linearly along the axial direction, causing the hinged grippers 12 to open and close synchronously. This structure achieves dynamic adjustment of the clamping range through high-precision displacement control of lead screw 13. For example, for fiber optic connectors of different sizes (such as SC / LC type), grippers 12 can adaptively adjust the clamping spacing to ensure that the clamping surface fits the connector shell evenly and avoids local stress concentration. At the same time, the hinged design between the end of gripper 12 and clamping plate 11 allows for fine-tuning of the angle during clamping. Even if there is a slight positional deviation of the fiber optic unit, gripper 12 can still complete the alignment through the adaptive deformation of the hinge, significantly reducing the insertion and extraction failure rate caused by robot positioning errors.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first robotic arm 6 and the second robotic arm 7 are configured as cylindrical coordinate robots and are equipped with three-degree-of-freedom moving units. The moving units can be structures such as electric slide rails, and they move through the moving units.

[0037] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the transition unit 5 is provided with a plug-in structure 8 for accommodating the optical fiber unit. The plug-in structure 8 includes a mounting frame and a support. The support can be a plate-like structure, which is bolted to the mounting frame and then connected to the transmission module and other structures through the mounting frame to realize the movement of the transition unit 5 between the first wheel 3 and the second wheel 4.

[0038] A sealing subunit 14 is provided at the opening of the transition unit 5. The sealing subunit 14 includes a sealing seat 15 and a sealing plate 16 slidably disposed on the sealing seat 15. A sealing magnetic pole is provided at the upper end of the sealing plate 16.

[0039] The bottom of the clamping unit 9 is provided with a clamping magnetic pole with the opposite magnetism to the sealing magnetic pole. The sealing magnetic poles on the sealing plate 16 are arranged at intervals, such that the magnetic poles on two adjacent sealing plates 16 are N pole and S pole, respectively.

[0040] A clamping magnetic pole opposite to the sealing magnetic pole is added to the bottom of the clamping unit 9, forming a dual guarantee mechanism of magnetic adsorption and physical sealing. The sliding sealing plate 16 can be flexibly opened and closed through the guide rail on the sealing seat 15. During the insertion and removal operation, the clamping unit 9 of the robot arm drives the sealing plate 16 to slide open by the repulsion between the like poles of the bottom clamping magnetic pole and the magnetic pole of the sealing plate 16. After the operation is completed, the sealing plate 16 automatically closes under the action of magnetic reset force, forming a physical barrier. For example, when the robot arm approaches the transition unit 5, the magnetic pole adsorption force preferentially guides the sealing plate 16 to slide in a preset direction, avoiding the sealing delay caused by mechanical jamming in the traditional spring structure.

[0041] The reverse polarity design of the sealing magnetic pole and the clamping magnetic pole not only enables the opening and closing control of the sealing plate 16, but also serves as a dynamic alignment guide during the insertion and removal process. When the robotic arm approaches the transition unit 5, the magnetic attraction force automatically corrects the spatial position of the clamping unit 9 and the insertion structure 8, ensuring that the end face of the fiber optic connector is precisely aligned with the port axis.

[0042] The control module can be an industrial-grade programmable logic controller, or it can be an embedded module, such as a chip that integrates an NPU or GPU acceleration unit.

[0043] Although the above embodiments have described the concept and embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that various improvements and modifications can still be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the claims, and therefore will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A cabling robot based on fiber optic resource management, comprising a cabinet, characterized in that: The system includes a wiring module, a transmission module, a patch cord module, and a control module, all housed within a cabinet. The transmission module comprises a first and a second concentrically arranged disk. The wiring module includes fiber optic units mounted on the first and second disks and a transition unit movably mounted between the first and second disks. The patch cord module is used for the insertion and removal of the fiber optic units on the first or second disk and the transition unit. The control module controls the wiring process of the patch cord module.

2. The wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber patching module includes a first robotic arm and a second robotic arm. The first robotic arm is located inside the first wheel, and the second robotic arm is located outside the second wheel. The first robotic arm is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the first wheel and the transition unit, and the second robotic arm is used to realize the insertion and removal of the fiber optic unit on the second wheel and the transition unit.

3. A wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm have a clamping unit for gripping the optical fiber unit.

4. A wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping unit includes a clamping head, a clamping plate slidably disposed inside the clamping head, and a plurality of jaws movably disposed inside the clamping head. The ends of the jaws are hinged to the clamping plate. A lead screw is also disposed inside the clamping head, one end of which is connected to the clamping plate and the other end is connected to a motor.

5. A wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition unit is provided with a plug-in structure for accommodating the optical fiber unit.

6. A wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing subunit is provided at the opening of the plug-in structure of the transition unit.

7. A wiring robot based on fiber optic resource management according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sealing subunit includes a sealing seat and a sealing plate slidably disposed on the sealing seat. The upper end of the sealing plate is provided with a sealing magnetic pole. The bottom of the clamping unit is provided with a clamping magnetic pole with the opposite magnetic properties to the sealing magnetic pole.

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