A multi-directional tension loaded fiber optic patch cord suspension test apparatus

The fiber optic patch cord suspension test equipment with multi-directional tension loading uses a drive motor and winch to simulate the force on the fiber optic patch cord in multiple directions, solving the problem that existing equipment can only load in one direction, and achieving more accurate performance evaluation and equipment applicability.

CN224568468UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28苏州瑞聚富精密五金有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
苏州瑞聚富精密五金有限公司
Filing Date
2025-10-21
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic patch cord testing equipment can only apply tension in one direction, which cannot simulate the multi-directional external forces that fiber optic patch cords experience in actual applications. This makes it impossible to comprehensively and accurately evaluate the performance of fiber optic patch cord connectors, increasing the risk of failure in fiber optic communication systems.

Method used

A fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device with multi-directional tension loading was designed. The device uses a drive motor to drive a rotating shaft and a rotating arm, combined with a winch and a counterweight assembly, to subject the fiber optic patch cord connector to gravity in different directions. The counterweight assembly can be adjusted to simulate various stress conditions.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive performance evaluation of fiber optic patch cords in multiple directions, identifies potential quality issues, improves testing accuracy and equipment versatility, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of optical fiber patch cord suspension test equipment of multidirectional tension loading belongs to optical fiber patch cord test technical field;To solve the problem that only single direction tension loading test can be carried out to optical fiber patch cord;Including test table;The test table top is fixedly arranged with driving structure, and driving structure top is rotatably arranged with rotating component;The rotating component outside is fixedly arranged with clamping structure, and driving structure outside is fixedly arranged with counterweight component;Rotating shaft is rotated by driving motor, and then make test arm drive clamping structure rotate, cooperate capstan and counterweight component, can let the measured optical fiber patch cord connector place around a set of locking screw rotation fold, make the measured optical fiber patch cord connector place receive different direction gravity effect;Compared with the equipment that can only carry out single direction tension test in tradition, can more comprehensive, truly simulate the various stress conditions that optical fiber patch cord can encounter in actual use environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fiber optic patch cord testing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device with multi-directional tension loading. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of optical fiber communication, optical fiber patch cords are key components for connecting optical communication equipment, and their performance stability and reliability are of paramount importance. Among them, the strength and durability of the optical fiber patch cord connectors directly affect the stable operation of the entire optical fiber communication system, because in practical application scenarios, optical fiber patch cords are often subjected to external forces from various directions. In order to ensure that optical fiber patch cords can operate reliably in practical applications, they need to be subjected to rigorous performance tests, especially the performance tests of the connectors under external forces from different directions.

[0003] Most existing fiber optic patch cord testing equipment is single-function, capable of performing tension loading tests in only one direction, and cannot simulate the multi-directional external forces experienced by fiber optic patch cords in actual use. This single-direction testing method makes it difficult to comprehensively and accurately evaluate the performance of fiber optic patch cord connectors, and cannot effectively detect potential quality problems, thereby increasing the risk of failure in actual operation of fiber optic communication systems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device with multi-directional tension loading, thereby resolving the issue mentioned in the background art that it can only perform tension loading tests on fiber optic patch cords in a single direction.

[0005] This utility model discloses a fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading, achieved through the following specific technical means: A fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading includes a test platform; a driving structure is fixedly installed on the top of the test platform, and a rotating component is rotatably installed on the top of the driving structure; a clamping structure is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating component, and a counterweight component is fixedly installed on the outside of the driving structure. The drive structure includes: a support frame, a fixed frame, and a dial; the support frame is fixedly installed on the top of the test bench; the fixed frame is fixedly installed inside one side of the support frame; the dial is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed frame; the rotating assembly includes: a rotating shaft, a toothed synchronous wheel B, a test arm, and a pointer; the rotating shaft is rotatably installed inside the fixed frame; the toothed synchronous wheel B is fixedly installed outside the rotating shaft; the test arm is fixedly installed at the end of the rotating shaft; the pointer is fixedly installed outside the rotating shaft, and the pointer is located outside the dial.

[0006] Furthermore, the test bench is equipped with a storage tray that slides along a rail inside.

[0007] Furthermore, the drive structure also includes: a cross column, a control panel, a fixed base, and a drive motor; the cross column is fixedly installed on the outside of the support frame; the control panel is fixedly installed at the end of the cross column; the fixed base is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed frame; the drive motor is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base, and the drive motor is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive structure also includes: a toothed synchronous pulley A and a reinforcing frame; the toothed synchronous pulley A is fixedly mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor, and a toothed synchronous belt is fitted between the toothed synchronous pulley A and the toothed synchronous pulley B; the reinforcing frame is fixedly mounted on the outside of the fixed frame, and the reinforcing frame is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping structure includes: a clamping frame, threaded holes, clamping grooves, locking screws, and clamping plates; the clamping frame is fixedly installed on the test arm; the threaded holes are opened inside both sides of the clamping frame; the clamping grooves are opened at the bottom of the clamping frame; the locking screws are threadedly connected to the threaded holes, and a knob is fixedly provided at the end of the locking screws, and two sets of locking screws are symmetrically arranged; the clamping plates are movably arranged between the two sets of locking screws, and the outer side of the clamping plates is in contact with the knob at the end of the locking screws.

[0010] Furthermore, the counterweight assembly includes: a counterweight frame, a guide groove, a counterweight rod, and a counterweight disc; the counterweight frame is fixedly disposed on the outside of the support frame; the guide groove is opened inside the counterweight frame and completely penetrates the counterweight frame; the counterweight rod is movably disposed inside the guide groove; and the counterweight disc is disposed on the outside of the bottom end of the counterweight rod via a threaded connection.

[0011] Furthermore, the counterweight assembly also includes: a connecting seat, a connecting column, and a winch; the connecting seat is fixedly disposed on the top of the counterweight rod, and both sides of the top of the connecting seat are configured with hook-shaped structures; the connecting column is movably disposed inside the hook-shaped structures on both sides of the connecting seat, and two sets of connecting columns are symmetrically arranged; the winch is fixedly disposed between the two sets of connecting columns.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, the drive motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn causes the test arm to drive the clamping structure to rotate. With the help of the winch and counterweight assembly, the fiber optic patch cord connector under test can be rotated and folded around a set of locking screws, so that the fiber optic patch cord connector under test is subjected to gravity in different directions. Compared with traditional equipment that can only perform tension testing in one direction, it can more comprehensively and realistically simulate various stress conditions that fiber optic patch cords may encounter in actual use environments, thereby more accurately evaluating the performance and quality of fiber optic patch cords and effectively discovering potential quality problems.

[0013] 2. In this utility model, the counterweight plate in the counterweight assembly is set on the outer side of the bottom end of the counterweight rod through a threaded connection. Users can flexibly install counterweight plates of corresponding weights according to different testing needs, thereby changing the tension applied to the fiber optic patch cord. This adjustability makes the equipment suitable for testing fiber optic patch cords of different specifications and performance requirements, improving the versatility and applicability of the equipment.

[0014] 3. In this utility model, the clamping structure adopts a design of locking screw and clamping plate. When using it, you only need to place the end of the jumper to be tested with the connector between the clamping plate and the clamping frame, and turn the locking screw by the knob so that the clamping plate clamps and fixes one end of the jumper through the clamping groove and the clamping frame. This operation method is simple and easy to understand, without complicated tools and professional skills, which greatly improves the preparation efficiency of the test. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer surface structure of the support frame of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the drive structure and the rotating component of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled clamping structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the counterweight component of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is the utility model Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0022] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows: 1. Test bench; 101. Storage tray; 2. Drive structure; 201. Support frame; 202. Fixing frame; 203. Cross column; 204. Control panel; 205. Dial; 206. Fixing base; 207. Drive motor; 208. Toothed synchronous pulley A; 209. Reinforcing frame; 3. Rotating assembly; 301. Rotating shaft; 302. Toothed synchronous pulley B; 303. Test arm; 304. Pointer; 4. Clamping structure; 401. Clamping frame; 402. Threaded hole; 403. Clamping groove; 404. Locking screw; 405. Clamping plate; 5. Counterweight assembly; 501. Counterweight frame; 502. Guide groove; 503. Counterweight rod; 504. Counterweight disc; 505. Connecting seat; 506. Connecting column; 507. Winch. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0024] Example 1: As shown in the attached document Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 As shown: This utility model provides a fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading, including a test platform 1; a driving structure 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the test platform 1, and a rotating component 3 is rotatably installed on the top of the driving structure 2; a clamping structure 4 is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating component 3, and a counterweight component 5 is fixedly installed on the outside of the driving structure 2. In this embodiment, the drive structure 2 includes: a support frame 201, a fixed frame 202, and a dial 205; the support frame 201 is fixedly mounted on the top of the test bench 1; the fixed frame 202 is fixedly mounted inside one side of the support frame 201; the dial 205 is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed frame 202; the rotating assembly 3 includes: a rotating shaft 301, a toothed synchronous pulley B302, a test arm 303, and a pointer 304; the rotating shaft 301 is rotatably mounted inside the fixed frame 202; the toothed synchronous pulley B302 is fixedly mounted outside the rotating shaft 301; the test arm 303 is fixedly mounted at the end of the rotating shaft 301; the pointer 304 is fixedly mounted outside the rotating shaft 301, and the pointer 304 is located outside the dial 205; a storage tray 101 is slidably mounted inside the test bench 1 via a slide rail; the drive structure 2 also includes: a cross column 203, a control panel 204, a fixed base 206, a drive motor 207, a toothed synchronous pulley A208, and a reinforcing frame 209; A horizontal column 203 is fixedly installed on the outside of the support frame 201; a control panel 204 is fixedly installed at the end of the horizontal column 203; a fixed base 206 is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed frame 202; a drive motor 207 is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base 206, and the drive motor 207 is electrically connected to the control panel 204; a toothed synchronous pulley A208 is fixedly installed on the motor shaft of the drive motor 207, and a toothed synchronous belt is installed between the toothed synchronous pulley A208 and the toothed synchronous pulley B302; a reinforcing frame 209 is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed frame 202, and the reinforcing frame 209 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 301; its specific function is: by driving the rotating shaft 301 to rotate through the drive motor 207, the test arm 303 drives the clamping structure 4 to rotate, and with the winch 507 and the counterweight assembly 5, the fiber optic patch cord connector under test can be rotated and folded around a set of locking screws 404, so that the fiber optic patch cord connector under test is subjected to gravity in different directions.

[0025] Example 2: As shown in the attached document Figure 4 With appendix Figure 5 As shown: Based on Embodiment 1, the clamping structure 4 includes: a clamping frame 401, a threaded hole 402, a clamping groove 403, a locking screw 404, and a clamping plate 405; the clamping frame 401 is fixedly installed on the test arm 303; the threaded hole 402 is opened inside both sides of the clamping frame 401; the clamping groove 403 is opened at the bottom of the clamping frame 401; the locking screw 404 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 402, and a knob is fixedly provided at the end of the locking screw 404, and the locking screw 404 is symmetrically arranged with two... The clamping structure 4 is designed with a clamping screw 404 and a clamping plate 405. The outer side of the clamping plate 405 is in contact with the knob at the end of the clamping screw 404. Its specific function is as follows: The clamping structure 4 adopts the design of clamping screw 404 and clamping plate 405. When using it, you only need to place the end of the jumper to be tested with the connector between the clamping plate 405 and the clamping frame 401. By turning the knob to turn the clamping screw 404, the clamping plate 405 can clamp and fix one end of the jumper through the clamping groove 403 and the clamping frame 401. This operation method is simple and easy to understand.

[0026] Example 3: As shown in the attached document Figure 6 With appendix Figure 7 As shown: Based on Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, the counterweight assembly 5 includes: a counterweight frame 501, a guide groove 502, a counterweight rod 503, a counterweight disc 504, a connecting seat 505, a connecting column 506, and a winch 507; the counterweight frame 501 is fixedly installed on the outside of the support frame 201; the guide groove 502 is opened inside the counterweight frame 501 and completely penetrates the counterweight frame 501; the counterweight rod 503 is movably installed inside the guide groove 502; the counterweight disc 504 is threadedly connected to the outside of the bottom end of the counterweight rod 503. The connecting seat 505 is fixedly installed at the top of the counterweight rod 503, and both sides of the top of the connecting seat 505 are configured with hook-shaped structures; the connecting column 506 is movably installed inside the hook-shaped structures on both sides of the connecting seat 505, and two sets of connecting columns 506 are symmetrically arranged; the winch 507 is fixedly installed between the two sets of connecting columns 506; its specific function is: the counterweight plate 504 in the counterweight assembly 5 is set on the outer side of the bottom end of the counterweight rod 503 through a threaded connection, and the user can flexibly install the counterweight plate 504 of the corresponding weight according to different test requirements.

[0027] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: In this invention, during use, the end of the fiber optic patch cord to be tested with the connector is placed in the clamping groove 403 at the bottom of the clamping frame 401, so that the patch cord fits into the clamping groove 403; the knob at the end of the locking screw 404 is turned by hand, so that the two sets of locking screws 404 push the clamping plate 405 closer to the fiber optic patch cord, until the clamping plate 405 firmly clamps the fiber optic patch cord in the clamping groove 403; ensure that the clamping force is moderate; then the other end of the patch cord is wound around the winch 507, and the end of the patch cord is fixed to the winch 507 with adhesive tape or other fasteners; so that the winch 507, the patch cord to be tested, and the counterweight rod 503 are suspended below the clamping structure 4; according to the tension required for the test, a counterweight plate 504 of appropriate weight is selected; the counterweight plate 504 is set on the outside of the bottom end of the counterweight rod 503 through a threaded connection, and the number of counterweight plates 504 can be increased or decreased as needed; then the drive is started through the control panel 204. The drive motor 207 starts running, driving the toothed synchronous pulley A208 to rotate. The toothed synchronous pulley A208 transmits power through the toothed synchronous belt, causing the toothed synchronous pulley B302 to drive the rotating shaft 301 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 301 causes the test arm 303 to drive the clamping structure 4 to rotate, thus allowing the fiber optic patch cord connector under test to rotate and fold around a set of locking screws 404, subjecting the connector to gravity in different directions. During the test, closely observe the position change of the pointer 304 on the scale 205 outside the rotating shaft 301, and record the scale values ​​corresponding to the pointer 304 at different time points. These data will be used to analyze the performance changes of the fiber optic patch cord under different force directions and magnitudes. At the same time, observe the appearance changes of the fiber optic patch cord, such as whether there is stretching, deformation, breakage, etc. Control the test time according to the test requirements.

Claims

1. A fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading, characterized in that, include: Test bench (1); a drive structure (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the test bench (1), and a rotating component (3) is rotatably installed on the top of the drive structure (2); a clamping structure (4) is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating component (3), and a counterweight component (5) is fixedly installed on the outside of the drive structure (2); The drive structure (2) includes: a support frame (201), a fixed frame (202), and a dial (205); the support frame (201) is fixedly installed on the top of the test bench (1); the fixed frame (202) is fixedly installed inside one side of the support frame (201); the dial (205) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed frame (202); the rotating assembly (3) includes: a rotating shaft (301), a toothed synchronous wheel B (302), a test arm (303), and a pointer (304); the rotating shaft (301) is rotatably installed inside the fixed frame (202); the toothed synchronous wheel B (302) is fixedly installed outside the rotating shaft (301); the test arm (303) is fixedly installed at the end of the rotating shaft (301); the pointer (304) is fixedly installed outside the rotating shaft (301), and the pointer (304) is located outside the dial (205).

2. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test bench (1) has a storage tray (101) that is slidably installed inside by a slide rail.

3. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive structure (2) further includes: a cross column (203), a control panel (204), a fixed base (206), and a drive motor (207); the cross column (203) is fixedly installed on the outside of the support frame (201); the control panel (204) is fixedly installed at the end of the cross column (203); the fixed base (206) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed frame (202); the drive motor (207) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base (206), and the drive motor (207) is electrically connected to the control panel (204).

4. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive structure (2) further includes: a toothed synchronous pulley A (208) and a reinforcing frame (209); the toothed synchronous pulley A (208) is fixedly mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor (207), and a toothed synchronous belt is installed between the toothed synchronous pulley A (208) and the toothed synchronous pulley B (302); the reinforcing frame (209) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the fixed frame (202), and the reinforcing frame (209) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (301).

5. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping structure (4) includes: a clamping frame (401), a threaded hole (402), a clamping groove (403), a locking screw (404), and a clamping plate (405); the clamping frame (401) is fixedly installed on the test arm (303); the threaded hole (402) is opened inside both sides of the clamping frame (401); the clamping groove (403) is opened at the bottom of the clamping frame (401); the locking screw (404) is set inside the threaded hole (402) by threaded connection, and a knob is fixedly set at the end of the locking screw (404), and two sets of locking screws (404) are symmetrically arranged; the clamping plate (405) is movably set between the two sets of locking screws (404), and the outer side of the clamping plate (405) is in contact with the knob at the end of the locking screw (404).

6. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counterweight assembly (5) includes: a counterweight frame (501), a guide groove (502), a counterweight rod (503), and a counterweight disc (504); the counterweight frame (501) is fixedly installed on the outside of the support frame (201); the guide groove (502) is opened inside the counterweight frame (501), and the guide groove (502) completely penetrates the counterweight frame (501); the counterweight rod (503) is movably installed inside the guide groove (502); the counterweight disc (504) is installed on the outside of the bottom end of the counterweight rod (503) by a threaded connection.

7. The fiber optic patch cord suspension testing device under multi-directional tension loading according to claim 6, characterized in that: The counterweight assembly (5) further includes: a connecting seat (505), a connecting column (506), and a winch (507); the connecting seat (505) is fixedly installed on the top of the counterweight rod (503), and both sides of the top of the connecting seat (505) are configured with hook-shaped structures; the connecting column (506) is movably installed inside the hook-shaped structures on both sides of the connecting seat (505), and two sets of connecting columns (506) are symmetrically arranged; the winch (507) is fixedly installed between the two sets of connecting columns (506).