Universal Optical Fiber Stripper for Multi-Diameter Jacket and Coating Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber strippers are inadequate for simultaneously meeting the requirements of cold and hot jointing methods, necessitating frequent tool changes and complicating the management of construction toolboxes due to the need for different tools for varying fiber diameters and stripping tasks.
Innovation Solution
A dual-mode optical fiber stripper with a first handle, second handle, first stripping blade, second stripping blade, and a stroke-adjusting device, featuring optical fiber guide channels for parallel sub-channels to accommodate different fiber diameters, allowing for adjustable cutting strokes and precise positioning to strip jackets and coatings efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate stripping tools are used for different fiber diameters and stripping tasks, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the device complexity and number of tools required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal stripper device that can handle multiple fiber diameters (250μm, 900μm, and other specifications) and different stripping tasks (jacket stripping, coating removal, Kevlar wire cutting) through a single integrated tool. The device incorporates multiple guide channels with different diameters, adjustable blade strokes, and versatile blade configurations to perform all stripping operations without requiring tool changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The stripper device is segmented into distinct functional components: multiple guide channels for different fiber sizes, adjustable blade mechanisms for different stroke lengths, and specialized blade configurations for different materials. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for specific tasks while maintaining overall versatility through modular arrangement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate stripping tools are used for different stripping tasks, then each tool can be optimized for its specific task, but the ease of operation decreases due to frequent tool changes
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated stripper device eliminates the need for frequent tool changes by incorporating all stripping functions (jacket stripping, coating removal, Kevlar wire cutting) and all fiber diameter capabilities (250μm, 900μm, others) into a single tool. The operator can perform all stripping tasks sequentially without putting down the tool or switching between multiple specialized tools.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed stroke blades are used, then the manufacturing precision is simpler, but the adaptability to different fiber lengths and jointing requirements decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable blade stroke mechanisms that allow the cutting stroke length to be modified according to different fiber lengths and jointing requirements (cold jointing vs. hot jointing). The blade assembly can be positioned at different distances from the fiber end, enabling precise control over the stripping length and reserved fiber length to meet different construction specifications.
Data Source
AI summary
An optical fiber stripper includes handles, two stripping blades and an optical fiber positioning reference block, on which optical fiber jacket stripping sub-channel, covered wire/cable jacket stripping sub-channel, and bare fiber coating stripping sub-channel are disposed in parallel, and the stripping blade, respectively, contains optical fiber jacket stripping port, first port, and sharp-angle port. The present invention can be used to strip various layers through the ports on the stripping blades, to ensure that the optical fiber is not broken when stripping optical fiber, and to prevent optical fiber surface from attaching to debris, so that the optical fiber jointing efficiency is improved greatly.