A fast-connecting optical composite cable

Abstract

This utility model discloses a quick-connect optical composite cable, including a metal sleeve, a male connector installed at one end of the metal sleeve, and a female connector installed at the other end of the metal sleeve. A cable sheath is fitted inside the metal sleeve, and multiple cable cores are fixedly installed inside the cable sheath. This utility model relates to the field of optical composite cable technology. This quick-connect optical composite cable, through the cooperation between the metal steel pipe and damping gel, can protect the cable cores during operation, increasing the cable's compressive strength during use and avoiding or reducing damage and short circuits caused by external crushing forces. The cooperation of the first and second corrugated tubes allows for bending while improving the cable's compressive strength, facilitating bending at the center or both ends of the cable according to actual usage needs, reducing limitations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical composite cable technology, specifically to a fast-connecting optical composite cable. Background Technology

[0002] Optical composite cable (optical-electric composite cable) is a new type of cable that integrates optical fiber and copper power transmission wire into one, and can transmit optical signals and electrical signals simultaneously, solving problems such as broadband access, equipment power supply and signal transmission;

[0003] The "Optical-Electronic Composite Cable" disclosed in announcement number "CN218414077U" includes a cable core, an armor layer, and an outer sheath arranged sequentially from the inside out. The cable core includes multiple optical-electric units arranged sequentially along the circumference of the optical-electric composite cable. Each optical-electric unit includes a sleeve and multiple conductive optical fibers disposed within the sleeve. Each conductive optical fiber includes an optical fiber and a conductive layer arranged sequentially from the inside out. The optical-electric composite cable also includes fillers, with fillers provided in the gaps between adjacent optical-electric units.

[0004] Traditional optical composite cables have poor compressive strength. When subjected to external crushing force, the internal optical fibers can be damaged or broken, leading to complete failure or severe degradation of optical signal transmission. Repairing them is extremely difficult, usually requiring the replacement of the entire cable, which necessitates power outages, resulting in very high costs and long time consumption. To address these issues, we have designed a fast-connection optical composite cable. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a fast-connection optical composite cable that solves the problems of poor compressive strength, where the internal optical fibers are damaged or broken when subjected to external crushing forces, leading to complete failure or severe degradation of optical signal transmission, and extremely difficult repair, usually requiring replacement of the entire cable, power outage construction, and very high cost and time consumption.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a fast-connecting optical composite cable, comprising a metal sheath, a male connector installed at one end of the metal sheath, and a female connector installed at the other end of the metal sheath;

[0007] The metal sleeve is fitted with a cable sheath, and multiple cable cores are fixedly installed inside the cable sheath. Water-blocking gel is filled between the cable sheath and the metal sleeve.

[0008] A plug is fixedly installed on one side of the male connector, and locking holes are provided on both the front and back of the plug.

[0009] The female connector has a socket for use with the plug on one side. Threaded sleeves are fixedly installed on both the front and back of the socket, and locking pins are threadedly installed inside the threaded sleeves.

[0010] A first corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the center of the metal sleeve, and a second corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to both sides of the metal sleeve. A flexible sleeve is fixedly installed inside the first and second corrugated pipes, and the flexible sleeve is fitted over the outside of the cable sheath.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the metal sleeve are fixedly installed with connecting plates, which are respectively fixedly connected to the male connector and the female connector.

[0012] Preferably, positioning plates are fixedly installed on the top and bottom of the plug, and positioning grooves that cooperate with the positioning plates are opened on the top and bottom of the connector.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the flexible sleeve has multiple sets of bending grooves at equal intervals.

[0014] Preferably, the water-blocking gel is provided with multiple sets of reinforcing rings at equal intervals on its exterior, and the outer wall of the reinforcing rings abuts against the inner wall of the metal sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixedly installed on the external side of the connecting female head.

[0016] This invention provides a fast-connection optical composite cable. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0017] (1) The quick-connect optical composite cable, through the cooperation between the metal steel pipe and the damping gel, can protect the cable core during operation, increase the compressive strength of the cable during use, avoid or reduce the short circuit or damage caused by the cable when subjected to external crushing force, and improve the stability of the cable during use.

[0018] (2) By combining the first corrugated tube and the second corrugated tube, the cable can be bent while improving its compressive strength. This makes it convenient for workers to bend the cable at the center or both ends according to actual usage needs, ensuring the cable's adjustability during use and reducing limitations. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the working structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking plate working structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical slide rail structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Metal sleeve; 101. First corrugated pipe; 102. Second corrugated pipe; 103. Connecting plate; 104. Water-blocking gel; 105. Flexible sleeve; 106. Bending groove; 107. Reinforcing ring; 2. Male connector; 201. Plug; 202. Positioning plate; 203. Locking hole; 3. Female connector; 301. Plug slot; 302. Positioning groove; 303. Sealing gasket; 304. Threaded sleeve; 305. Locking pin; 4. Cable sheath; 401. Cable core. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment proposes a quick-connect optical composite cable, including a metal sleeve 1, a male connector 2 installed at one end of the metal sleeve 1, and a female connector 3 installed at the other end of the metal sleeve 1. A cable sheath 4 is sleeved inside the metal sleeve 1, and multiple sets of cable cores 401 are fixedly installed inside the cable sheath 4. Water-blocking gel 104 is filled between the cable sheath 4 and the metal sleeve 1. An connector 201 is fixedly installed on one side of the male connector 2. Locking holes 203 are opened on both the front and back of the connector 201. An insertion slot 301 for use with the connector 201 is opened on one side of the female connector 3. Threaded sleeves 304 are fixedly installed on both the front and back of the insertion slot 301. Locking pins 305 are threadedly installed inside the threaded sleeves 304.

[0028] In use, the cable sheath 4 provides initial protection to the cable core 401. The cable core 401 transmits optical and electrical signals. The metal sleeve 1 is fitted over the cable sheath 4, providing rigid protection to the cable. The metal sleeve 1 significantly improves the cable's resistance to crushing, preventing or reducing the risk of breakage when subjected to external crushing forces, thus increasing the cable's safety and transmission stability. Water-blocking gel 104 is filled between the metal sleeve 1 and the cable sheath 4. The water-blocking gel 104 positions the cable sheath 4 within the metal sleeve 1, ensuring its stability during operation. Furthermore, the water-blocking gel 104 provides waterproofing and moisture protection for the cable. The cable core 401 is designed to provide soft cushioning support for the cable, effectively reducing the micro-bending stress caused by external vibration, impact, and compression, and protecting the cable from physical damage. The two ends of the cable core 401 are fixedly connected to a male connector 2 and a female connector 3, respectively. The plug 201 on the male connector 2 side is inserted into the slot 301 on the female connector 3 side, allowing for quick connection of the cable during use. This improves the speed of cable connection for operators. The threaded sleeve 304 has internal threads installed on a locking pin 305, which can be inserted into a locking hole 203 by rotation. The locking pin 305 and the locking hole 203 work together to lock the male connector 2 and female connector 3 during connection, ensuring the stability of the cable during rapid connection operations.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Based on Example 1, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a first corrugated pipe 101 is fixedly connected to the center of the metal sleeve 1, and a second corrugated pipe 102 is fixedly connected to both sides of the metal sleeve 1. A flexible sleeve 105 is fixedly installed inside the first corrugated pipe 101 and the second corrugated pipe 102, and the flexible sleeve 105 is fitted on the outside of the cable sheath 4.

[0031] In use, the first corrugated tube 101 increases the bendability at the center of the metal sleeve 1, and the second corrugated tube 102 increases the bendability on both sides of the metal sleeve 1. Thus, the cooperation of the first corrugated tube 101 and the second corrugated tube 102 facilitates the bending and adjustment of the cable by the operator during use, avoiding the situation where the rigidity of the metal sleeve 1 prevents the operator from bending and adjusting the cable. This increases the cable's ability to bend and adjust under crushing conditions, reducing limitations. The flexible sleeve 105 is installed inside both the first corrugated tube 101 and the second corrugated tube 102, so that the flexible sleeve 105 can support the cable sheath 4 at the positions of the first corrugated tube 101 and the second corrugated tube 102.

[0032] like Figure 1As shown, both ends of the metal sleeve 1 are fixedly installed with connecting plates 103, which are fixedly connected to the male connector 2 and the female connector 3 respectively.

[0033] In use, the connecting plate 103 facilitates the connection and fixation of the metal sleeve 1, the male connector 2, and the female connector 3, and improves the stability of the connection between the male connector 2 and the female connector 3 and the metal sleeve 1, thus preventing the connection from breaking due to external force pulling the cable during use.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top and bottom of the plug 201 are fixedly installed with positioning plates 202, and the top and bottom of the connector 3 are provided with positioning grooves 302 that cooperate with the positioning plates 202.

[0035] When in use, when the plug 201 is inserted into the socket 301, the positioning plate 202 is simultaneously inserted into the positioning groove 302. Thus, the positioning plate 202 and the positioning groove 302 can position the male connector 2 and the female connector 3 during connection, preventing the male connector 2 and the female connector 3 from rotating and breaking apart during connection.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the outer wall of the flexible sleeve 105 has multiple sets of bending grooves 106 at equal intervals.

[0037] In use, the bending groove 106 facilitates the bending adjustment of the flexible sleeve 105, thereby making it easy for the flexible sleeve 105 to bend synchronously with the first corrugated pipe 101 or the second corrugated pipe 102, and avoiding the situation where the flexible sleeve 105 breaks during the bending process.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, multiple sets of reinforcing rings 107 are equidistantly sleeved on the outside of the water-blocking gel 104, and the outer wall of the reinforcing ring 107 abuts against the inner wall of the metal sleeve 1.

[0039] In use, the reinforcing ring 107 can provide support and reinforcement for the interior of the metal sleeve 1. The reinforcing ring 107 improves the rigidity of the metal sleeve 1, avoids or reduces the possibility of the metal sleeve 1 being dented or deformed when subjected to rolling, and improves the cable's resistance to rolling during use.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, a sealing gasket 303 is externally fixedly installed on one side of the female connector 3.

[0041] When in use, the sealing gasket 303 can flexibly seal the connection between the male connector 2 and the female connector 3, preventing rainwater from seeping into the interior through the connection between the male connector 2 and the female connector 3, thus improving the safety of cable connection.

[0042] Working principle: The cable core 401 transmits optical and electrical signals. The cable sheath 4 provides initial protection for the cable core 401. The metal sleeve 1 provides rigid protection for the cable core 401. The metal sleeve 1 increases the cable's resistance to crushing. The water-blocking gel 104 provides waterproofing and moisture-proofing for the cable and provides soft cushioning support, effectively reducing the micro-bending stress caused by external vibration, impact, and compression. The first corrugated tube 101 and the second corrugated tube 102 can be bent while the metal sleeve 1 provides rigid protection for the cable, reducing limitations.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fast-connecting optical composite cable, characterized in that: It includes a metal sleeve and a male connector installed at one end of the metal sleeve, and a female connector installed at the other end of the metal sleeve; The metal sleeve is fitted with a cable sheath, and multiple cable cores are fixedly installed inside the cable sheath. Water-blocking gel is filled between the cable sheath and the metal sleeve. A plug is fixedly installed on one side of the male connector, and locking holes are provided on both the front and back of the plug. The female connector has a socket for use with the plug on one side. Threaded sleeves are fixedly installed on both the front and back of the socket, and locking pins are threadedly installed inside the threaded sleeves. A first corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the center of the metal sleeve, and a second corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to both sides of the metal sleeve. A flexible sleeve is fixedly installed inside the first and second corrugated pipes, and the flexible sleeve is fitted over the outside of the cable sheath.

2. The optical composite cable for quick connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the metal sleeve are fixedly installed with connecting plates, which are respectively fixedly connected to the male connector and the female connector.

3. The optical composite cable for quick connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning plates are fixedly installed on the top and bottom of the plug, and positioning grooves that cooperate with the positioning plates are opened on the top and bottom of the connector.

4. The fast-connection optical composite cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the flexible sleeve has multiple sets of bending grooves at equal intervals.

5. The optical composite cable for quick connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-blocking gel is fitted with multiple sets of reinforcing rings at equal intervals on its exterior, and the outer wall of the reinforcing rings abuts against the inner wall of the metal sleeve.

6. The optical composite cable for quick connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is fixedly installed on the outside of the connector on one side.

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