Optical Fiber Cable Multi-Piece Reinforcement Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical communication cables lack an efficient multi-piece reinforcement layer that provides both structural support and easy access to optical transmission elements while maintaining the spiral arrangement of the fibers.
Innovation Solution
The optical communication cable incorporates a multi-piece reinforcement layer formed from two separate segments of material, each wrapped partially around the optical transmission elements. This design applies a radial inwardly directed force to maintain the spiral arrangement of the fibers and includes easy access features that allow the cable body to be opened without separating the reinforcement segments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a single continuous reinforcement layer is used to surround optical transmission elements, then the structural integrity and protection of the fibers is improved, but the ease of access to the optical transmission elements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement layer is divided into multiple discrete segments rather than being a continuous layer. Each segment is positioned around the optical transmission elements but separated from adjacent segments, allowing the cable to be opened by separating the segments while maintaining structural support when assembled.
2Ease of operation
If the reinforcement layer is designed to be easily opened for access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural protection and stability of the optical fibers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement layer consists of multiple independent segments that can be easily separated for access. When assembled, these segments collectively provide structural protection through their combined arrangement, with each segment contributing to the overall stability and support of the optical transmission elements.
3Ease of operation
If a multi-piece reinforcement layer is used to provide easy access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the complexity of the cable structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement layer is segmented into multiple discrete pieces that can be independently positioned and assembled. This segmentation provides easy access by allowing segments to be separated, while the modular nature of the segments actually simplifies the overall structure compared to a continuous layer, as each segment can be independently manufactured and positioned.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The multi-piece reinforcement layer enhances the structural integrity and protection of the optical fibers by maintaining their spiral arrangement and providing easy access to the optical transmission elements, thereby improving the cable's performance and usability.
Implementation Method 1
The reinforcement layer applies a radial inwardly directed force to the outer surfaces of the plurality of elongate optical transmission elements such that the reinforcement layer acts to maintain the spiral arrangement of the spiral portion of the wrapped elongate optical transmission elements
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AI summary
An optical communication cable includes a cable jacket formed from a first material, a plurality of core elements located within the cable jacket, and an armor layer surrounding the plurality of core elements within the cable jacket, wherein the armor layer is a multi-piece layer having a first armor segment extending a portion of the distance around the plurality of core elements and a second armor segment extending a portion of the distance around the plurality of core elements, wherein a first lateral edge of the first armor segment is adjacent a first lateral edge of the second armor segment and a second lateral edge of the first armor segment is adjacent a second lateral edge of the second armor segment such that the combination of the first armor segment and the second armor segment completely surround the plurality of core elements.