KR102407216B1 - Auto fiber distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic light distribution device, comprising: a standard rack type frame assembly; a plurality of shelf modules mounted on the frame assembly; a plurality of spool members formed to correspond to the plurality of shelf modules, respectively, and configured to manage crossover of lines connected to ports of each shelf module; a guide member installed in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and configured to guide the circuits in the direction of the plurality of spool members; and a support plate for mounting the plurality of spool members.

Description

AUTO FIBER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE

The present invention relates to an automatic optical distribution apparatus, and more particularly, to an automatic optical distribution apparatus for efficiently performing line management and operation of a communication service provider.

In recent years, as communication using mobile phones and the Internet rapidly develops in the direction of transmitting still images or moving images beyond the level of communication for exchanging voice or text data, the demand for high-speed information and communication technology is increasing day by day. For this reason, the communication demand continues to increase in all fields of society, and the dissemination of optical cable communication networks is rapidly progressing in order to satisfy this demand.

An optical distribution device, such as a Fiber Distribution Frame (FDF) or an Optical Fiber Distribution (OFD), is constructed to provide a communication service using an optical cable and is a facility for receiving and distributing an optical cable. Telecommunication service providers use such optical distribution devices to manage and operate national and branch lines.

1 is a diagram showing an existing circuit management process. As shown in FIG. 1 , when line work is required due to the occurrence of an event, the content of the work is instructed to the field worker. Then, the field worker confirms the work instruction and performs work such as moving/fastening/replacing/removing the line according to the work instruction. To do this, the field worker finds a rack that requires circuit work (ie, an appliance that contains the circuit), and then identifies the line and port that requires work on the rack. In this case, the line information can be confirmed through a label attached to the line. When the line work is completed, the field worker records the line work result on the server.

Meanwhile, recently, in order to effectively manage a line, a method of assigning an ID to a line using a QR code or a semiconductor chip instead of a label has been used. However, even if the above method is used, various problems occur because the work such as moving/fastening/replacing/removing the line is manually performed by a person. For example, the time required for line work varies according to the skill level of field workers. In addition, work errors may occur, such as a field worker incorrectly connecting a line or removing a correct line.

Moreover, the rack currently used by telecommunication companies accommodates 144 ports based on 5U, and the density of ports and lines is continuously being increased. As such, as the density of ports and lines progresses, identification and management of lines is expected to become increasingly difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to automate the line management and operation by using a robot or the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to solve the above and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic optical distribution device capable of automating line management using a robot.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic optical distribution device having a structure for managing cross-dressing of a line and preventing kinking.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic optical distribution device having an expansion port unit for connecting adjacent racks and a storage port unit for storing lines.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic optical distribution device capable of remotely managing lines in multiple areas.

According to one aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or other objects, a standard rack type frame assembly; a plurality of shelf modules mounted on the frame assembly; a plurality of spool members formed to correspond to the plurality of shelf modules, respectively, and configured to manage crossover of lines connected to ports of each shelf module; a guide member installed in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and configured to guide the circuits in the direction of the plurality of spool members; and a support plate for mounting the plurality of spool members.

More preferably, each of the plurality of spool members is arranged to correspond to a position of each shelf module. The plurality of spool members are arranged in a diagonal direction.

More preferably, the support plate is formed to be detachable/attachable from the frame assembly at a position adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules. The spool members positioned above the support plate are arranged in a diagonal direction, and the spool members positioned below the support plate are arranged in a vertical direction.

More preferably, each of the plurality of spool members includes a spool body for supporting the turns, and a plurality of spool protrusions for preventing separation of the turns. The spool body portion is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the support plate, and the upper portion of the spool body portion is formed in a cylindrical shape. The plurality of spool protrusions are formed to extend in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the spool body.

More preferably, each of the plurality of spool members is characterized in that it further comprises an interference preventing unit for minimizing the interference of the spool member. The interference prevention part is formed to protrude downward from one end of the spool body part, and is formed to be inclined in the direction of the support plate.

More preferably, the guide member comprises a guide body extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly, and a plurality of line mounting parts extending in a horizontal direction from the guide body. . The plurality of line holding units is characterized in that it is formed in a T-shaped structure or an L-shaped structure. In addition, the plurality of line mounts are characterized in that they are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

More preferably, the plurality of shelf modules may include a main shelf module for performing a main function of the light distribution box and an auxiliary shelf module for performing an auxiliary function of the light distribution box. The auxiliary shelf module is characterized in that it includes an expansion port for connecting the adjacent racks. In addition, the auxiliary shelf module is characterized in that it includes a storage port for storing at least one of a new line, a broken line, and a working line.

More preferably, the automatic light distribution device further comprises a robot device configured to be movable while being mounted on the frame assembly and automatically performing a circuit operation using a grip means. do. The robot device is characterized in that it automatically performs the line operation using a pre-stored operation algorithm. In addition, when there are a plurality of light distribution boxes, the robot device is characterized in that it performs the line work while moving along the lines installed between the light distribution boxes.

More preferably, each of the lines connected to the ports of each shelf module includes a cable part, a connector part installed at both ends of the cable part, and a connection part connecting the cable part and the connector part, , characterized in that the cross-sectional area at a point where the connection part and the connector part meet is formed to be the same as each other.

Effects of the automatic light distribution apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by automatically performing line management using a robot and a light distribution box, line work can be performed accurately and quickly, and a small number of work managers can effectively manage a large number of areas. It has the advantage of being able to

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by arranging the spool member and the guide member in the light distribution box, it is possible to easily manage the crossover of the line and effectively prevent the twist of the line.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by arranging the expansion port unit and the storage port unit in the optical distribution box, racks adjacent to each other can be easily connected, and a new line, a working line, a broken line, etc. can be conveniently stored. have.

However, the effects that can be achieved by the automatic light distribution device according to the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned above are common in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. It can be clearly understood by those with knowledge.

1 is a diagram showing an existing circuit management process;
2 is a diagram illustrating a line management process according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view illustrating an automatic light distribution device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a view showing the configuration of the light distribution box according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a view showing a shape of a guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a view showing a shape of a spool member according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a view showing the shape of a spool member according to another embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a view showing a shape of a spool member according to another embodiment of the present invention;
9A and 9B are diagrams referenced to explain the operation of the expansion port unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a configuration block diagram of an automated device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a flowchart illustrating a circuit operation algorithm according to an embodiment of the present invention;
12 is a diagram illustrating a circuit structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. In describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed herein is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including an ordinal number such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

In this specification, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, in this specification, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more It is to be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of addition or presence of other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The present invention proposes an automatic optical distribution device capable of automating line management using a robot. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic optical distribution device having a structure for managing cross-dressing of a line and preventing kinking. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic optical distribution device having an expansion port unit for connecting neighboring racks and a storage port unit for storing lines. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic optical distribution device capable of remotely managing lines in multiple areas.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

2 is a diagram illustrating a line management process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , when an event occurs, the operation management system may transmit a work command signal to the automatic optical distribution device (S210). In this case, the work command signal may include fault location information, information about fault details, information about line job contents, and the like.

When receiving the work command signal, the automatic optical distribution device may perform a line job according to the work instruction content of the operation management system ( S220 ). That is, the automatic light distribution apparatus can automatically perform tasks such as moving/fastening/replacing/removing a line using a robot.

When the line work is completed, the automatic optical distribution apparatus may transmit information about the line work content and line work result to the operation management system (S230). The operation management system may record the line work content and line work result received from the automatic optical distribution device in the database (S240).

As such, the line management process according to the present invention can replace the role of a field worker through the introduction of an automatic light distribution device, and since the robot performs the role of a field worker, line work (moving/fastening/replacement/removal) is It can be done accurately and quickly. In addition, since the automatic optical distribution device can be remotely controlled, a small number of work managers can manage lines in multiple areas (national offices and branch offices), thereby efficiently performing line management and operation.

3 is a perspective view illustrating an automatic light distribution apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , an automatic optical distribution device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an optical distribution box 110 for protecting optical fibers that are respectively branched from an outdoor or indoor optical cable to a network equipment, and the optical It may include an automated device 120 installed in the distribution box 110 or an adjacent area thereof to automatically perform a line operation, and a guide device 130 for guiding the movement of the automated device 120 .

The light distribution box 110 includes a frame assembly 111 , a plurality of shelf modules 112 mounted on the frame assembly 111 , and lines (not shown) connected to ports of each shelf module 112 . ) and a line organizing member 113 for managing the women's clothing of the lines.

The frame assembly 111 may be a standard 19 inch rack frame for mounting a plurality of shelf modules 112 . The width of the shelf modules 112 mounted on the frame assembly 111 is 19 inches (482.6 mm) in total including the corners for fixing to the frame with screws.

The frame assembly 111 may be configured to have an open front for the movement of the automation device 120 . The frame assembly 111 may include a track (or track) for movement of the guide device 130 .

The shelf module 112 may include a housing, a tray, a connector connection part (or port), a fastening member, and the like. The shelf module 112 may be configured to be detachably/attachable to the frame assembly 111 . The shelf module 112 may have a predetermined number of ports. The standard height of each shelf module 112 is defined in multiples of 1.75 inches (44.45 mm, 1 rack unit/1U).

The line organizing member 113 is a member for preventing twisting of lines connected to the ports of each shelf module 112 or managing the cross-dressing of lines, and includes a support plate, a guide member, a spool member, and the like. can do. The circuit arrangement member 113 may be installed in an area adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules 112 , and may be configured to be detachably/attachable from the frame assembly 111 .

The guide device 130 may be configured to be detachable/attachable to the frame assembly 111 of the light distribution box 110 . For example, the guide device 130 may be vertically mounted between the upper end and the lower end of the frame assembly 111 .

The guide device 130 may be configured to be movable in left/right directions while being mounted on the frame assembly 111 . The guide device 130 may include a line (not shown) for the automation device 120 to move in an up/down direction.

The automation device 120 may be provided with a moving means for moving in a vertical direction while attached to the guide device 130 . The automation device 120 may move along a track installed in the guide device 130 using a moving means.

The automation device 120 may include one or more connector modules, and may be electrically connected to ports installed in the shelf module 112 of the light distribution box 110 by using the connector module. Accordingly, the automation device 120 may check the state of the optical cable connected to each port of the optical distribution box 110 or measure the quality of the optical cable.

The automation device 120 may be provided with a grip means for performing a circuit operation. The automation device 120 may perform operations such as movement/fastening/replacement/removal of a line by using a grip means. In this case, the automation device 120 may perform a line operation using a pre-stored operation algorithm. The operation algorithm includes a line connection algorithm, a line recovery algorithm, a line transfer algorithm, and the like, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

The automated device 120 may include a brush means for cleaning the components of the light distribution box 110 . The automation device 120 includes shelf modules 112 mounted on the light distribution box 110 using brush means, ports installed on each shelf module 112, and connectors of lines connected to the ports. You can clean your back.

4 is a view showing the configuration of a light distribution box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the light distribution box 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame assembly 210 , a plurality of shelf modules 220 mounted on the frame assembly 210 , and each shelf module. It may include lines 230 connected to the ports of 220 , and line organizing members 240 , 250 , 260 and the like for managing the redundancy of the lines 230 .

The frame assembly 210 may include a frame member, a plate member, a fastening member, and a moving means for mounting the plurality of shelf modules 112 . In addition, the frame assembly 210 may be provided with a line for movement of a guide device (not shown).

Each of the plurality of shelf modules 220 may include a housing, a tray, a connector connection part (or port), and a fastening member. Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, it is exemplified that ten shelf modules 220 are mounted on the frame assembly 210 , but this is not limited thereto.

The plurality of shelf modules 220 includes main shelf modules 221 for performing a main function (ie, for branching an optical cable to network equipment), and for performing an auxiliary function (ie, for storing and storing lines). It may include auxiliary shelf modules 222 (for extension between adjacent racks). Here, the main shelf module 221 and the auxiliary shelf module 222 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

The main shelf modules 221 may include a plurality of ports for branching an optical cable to a network device. Ports of any one of the main shelf modules 221 mounted on the upper end of the frame assembly 210 are in line with any one of the ports of the main shelf modules 221 mounted on the lower end of the frame assembly 210 . It may be connected through 230 .

The auxiliary shelf modules 222 may include an expansion port for connecting adjacent racks, and a storage port for temporarily storing lines. The expansion port unit may include a plurality of ports for electrically connecting to the expansion port unit of an adjacent rack (ie, a light distribution box). The number of ports installed in the expansion port unit may be the same as or different from the number of ports installed in the storage port unit.

The storage port unit may include a plurality of ports for temporarily storing at least one of a new line, a broken line, and a working line. A spare line may be stored in some ports of the storage port unit, and some ports of the storage port unit may exist as empty ports.

The lines 230 may include a cable part, a connector part installed at both ends of the cable part, and a connection part connecting the cable part and the connector part. The lines 230 may be used to electrically connect ports between the plurality of shelf modules 220 .

The line organizing members 240 , 250 , and 260 include a plurality of spool members 240 for managing and preventing kinking of the lines 230 , and the lines 230 from the shelf module 220 to the spool member 240 . ) may include a guide member 250 for guiding the direction, and a support plate 260 for supporting at least one of the plurality of spool members 240 and the guide member 250 .

The plurality of spool members 240 may serve to manage the crossover of the lines 230 for connecting the ports of the shelf modules 220 or prevent the lines 230 from being twisted.

The plurality of spool members 240 may be configured to correspond to the number of shelf modules 220 mounted on the frame assembly 210 . Accordingly, the lines 230 connected to the ports of each shelf module 220 may be mounted on the spool member 240 corresponding to the corresponding shelf module 220 .

Each of the spool members 240 may be arranged to be positioned on a straight line with respect to the lower end of the corresponding shelf module 220 . Meanwhile, in another embodiment, each of the spool members 240 may be arranged to be positioned on a straight line with respect to the midpoint of the corresponding shelf module 220 .

The spool members 240 positioned above the support plate 260 may be disposed in a diagonal direction, and the spool members 240 positioned under the support plate 260 may be disposed in a vertical direction. The spool members 240 positioned on the upper portion of the support plate 260 may be disposed such that the distance to the shelf modules 220 increases in the lower direction. This is to easily manage the female clothes of the line through the automation device.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, all spool members 240 positioned on the support plate 260 may be disposed in a diagonal direction. That is, the spool members 240 may be arranged such that the distance to the shelf modules 220 increases in the lower direction. Conversely, the spool members 240 may be disposed to gradually increase the distance from the shelf modules 220 in the lower direction.

The plurality of spool members 240 may be formed of a metal material or a synthetic resin material. In addition, the plurality of spool members 240 may be provided with a shape for managing the crossdressing of the line and preventing kinking. The specific shape of the plurality of spool members 240 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

The guide member 250 may serve to guide the lines 230 connected to the ports of the shelf module 220 in a horizontal direction. The guide member 250 may be configured to be detachably/attachable to the frame assembly 210 or the support plate 260 . The guide member 250 may be disposed in a longitudinal direction (ie, a vertical direction) of the frame assembly 210 or the support plate 260 .

The guide member 250 may be formed of a metal material or a synthetic resin material. In addition, the guide member 250 may have a shape for guiding the lines 230 connected to the ports of the shelf module 220 in the spool direction.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5 , the guide member 250 includes a guide body part 251 extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly 210 or the support plate 260 , and the guide body part ( 251 ) may be formed of a plurality of line holding units 253 extending in the horizontal direction.

The height of the guide body 251 may be equal to or slightly larger than the distance between the upper end of the shelf module at the highest position and the lower end of the shelf module at the lowest position. The number of the plurality of line mounting portions 253 integrally formed with the guide body portion 251 may be calculated through Equation 1 below.

Here, a is the total number of shelf modules, and b is the number of rows of ports installed in each shelf module.

The plurality of line mounts 253 may be configured to extend in a T-shaped structure, ie, a predetermined distance from the guide body 251 in the horizontal direction, and then extend upward and downward from the ends thereof.

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, in another embodiment, the line holder 253 is an L-shaped structure, that is, extends from the guide body part 251 by a certain distance in the horizontal direction, and then extends upward from the end of the It may be configured to be

These line mounts 253 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on the guide body 251 . The line holding units 253 may stably mount lines 230 connected to ports of the shelf module 220 and guide the lines 230 in the direction of the adjacent spool 240 . . Due to the T-shape or L-shaped structure, the inlet through which the lines 230 enter is small, while the space in which the lines 230 are mounted may be formed relatively wide. Accordingly, the guide member 250 has a structure in which the lines 230 are not easily separated while being able to easily mount the lines 230 .

The support plate 260 may be configured to be detachable/attachable from the frame assembly 210 at a position adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules 210 . The support plate 260 may be formed in a flat plate shape to mount the plurality of spool members 240 . The plurality of spool members 240 may be connected to the support plate 260 through a fastening member (not shown).

When the port of the first shelf module mounted on the upper end of the frame assembly 210 and the port of the second shelf module mounted on the lower end of the frame assembly 210 are to be connected through a line, the port of the first shelf module is connected. After passing through the guide member adjacent to the first shelf module and mounted on the spool member adjacent to the first shelf module, the line may be positioned in a downward direction. Then, the corresponding line may be mounted on the spool member adjacent to the second shelf module and then passed through the guide member adjacent thereto to be connected to the port of the second shelf module. In this way, by organizing the lines using the line organizing members 240, 250, 260, it is possible to easily manage the cross-dressing of the lines mounted on the light distribution box 200, and effectively prevent the kinking of the lines. have.

6 to 8 are views showing shapes of spool members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6 , a spool member 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool body portion 610 for supporting the lines, and two spool protrusions 620 and 630 for preventing separation of the lines. ) may be included.

The spool member 600 may be mounted to the support plate 260 through one or more fastening members (not shown). In this case, the spool member 600 may be mounted such that the spool protrusion 620 faces upward.

The spool body 610 may be formed in a direction perpendicular to the support plate 260 , and the spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the spool body 610 .

The upper portion of the spool body 610 may be formed in a cylindrical shape for smooth movement of the lines, but is not necessarily limited thereto. First and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 for preventing separation of lines may be formed at both ends of the spool body 610 . In this case, the first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed integrally with the spool body 610 or may be formed to be detachable/attachable from the spool body 610 .

The first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed to extend vertically from the upper surface of the spool body 610 . The upper ends of the first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed in a curved shape, but are not limited thereto.

Among the first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 , the second spool protrusion 630 in contact with the support plate 260 may be configured to be omitted. This is because the support plate 260 may perform the role of the second spool protrusion 630 instead.

On the other hand, in another embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the spool member 700 has a spool body portion 710 for supporting the lines, and three spool protrusions 720, 730, 740) may be included. That is, the first and second spool protrusions 720 and 730 may be formed at both ends of the spool body 710 , and the third bush protrusions 740 may be formed at an intermediate point of the spool body 710 . can Accordingly, the spool member 700 according to the present embodiment may provide two accommodating spaces for holding the lines.

Similarly, among the first to third spool protrusions 720 , 730 , and 740 , the second spool protrusion 730 in contact with the support plate 260 may be configured to be omitted.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 , the spool member 800 includes a spool body part 810 for supporting the turns, spool protrusions 820 and 830 for preventing separation of the turns, and the spool. It may include an interference prevention unit 840 for minimizing the interference of the member.

Unlike the spool body parts 610 and 710 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the spool body part 810 may be formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle. That is, as the distance from the support plate 260 increases, the distance between the spool body 810 and the ground may be gradually increased. Therefore, when the automation device drops the line on the spool body 810, the line moves downward along the inclined surface of the spool body 810, so that the lines can be more stably mounted.

The first and second spool protrusions 820 and 830 may be formed to protrude upward from both ends of the spool body 810 . In this case, the first and second spool protrusions 820 and 830 may be formed horizontally with the support plate 260 .

The interference prevention part 840 may be formed to protrude downward from one end of the spool body part 810 . In this case, the interference prevention unit 840 may be formed to be inclined in the direction of the support plate. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce a phenomenon in which the corresponding line is caught in the spool body part 810 or is interrupted when the line is moved using the automation device.

The interference prevention unit 840 may be formed in a rectangular or semicircular shape. The width of the interference prevention unit 840 may be formed to be the same as the width of the spool body portion 810 that meets the interference prevention unit 840 .

9A and 9B are diagrams referenced to explain the operation of the expansion port unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A and 9B, the first to third optical distribution boxes 910, 920, and 930 are main shelf modules 911, 912, 921, 922, 931 for branching optical cables to network equipment. , 932) and auxiliary shelf modules 913, 914, 923, 924, 933, 934 for storage of lines and expansion between adjacent racks.

A first line (not shown) may be disposed between the first light distribution box 910 and the second light distribution box 920 , and between the second light distribution box 920 and the third light distribution box 930 . A second line (not shown) may be disposed on the . The guide device 960 may move between racks along the tracks installed in the first to third light distribution boxes 910 , 920 , and 930 . The automation device 950 mounted on the guide device 960 may perform a circuit operation while moving between the first to third light distribution boxes 910 , 920 , and 930 .

Each auxiliary shelf module 913, 914, 923, 924, 933, 934 has a storage port portion 912a, 914a, 922a, 924a, 932a, 934a for temporarily storing a new line, a working line, a broken line, etc. And, it may include an expansion port portion (912b, 914b, 922b, 924b, 932b, 934b) for connecting the adjacent racks. Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the storage port unit and the expansion port unit are exemplified in the form of a single module, but this is not limited, and each of the storage port unit 912a and the expansion port unit 912b is configured in a separate module form. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that it may be.

The first expansion port portion 913b of the first light distribution box 910 may be electrically connected to the second expansion port portion 924b of the second light distribution box 920 . In addition, the first expansion port portion 923b of the second light distribution box 920 may be electrically connected to the second expansion port portion 934b of the third light distribution box 930 . Here, the ports of the first expansion port units 913b and 923b and the ports of the second expansion port units 924b and 934b may be connected one-to-one.

The plurality of light distribution boxes 910 , 920 , and 930 can be connected by a line, and the automation device (not shown) can move between racks through the corresponding line. In addition, each of the light distribution boxes (910, 920, 930) can be extended between adjacent racks through the expansion port portion (912b, 914b, 922b, 924b, 932b, 934b).

For example, as shown in the figure, the A port 915 of the main shelf module 912 located at the bottom of the first light distribution box 910 and the first light distribution box 910 located at the top It is assumed that the A' port 916 of the main shelf module 911 is connected through the first line 917 . In this state, the A' port 916 of the main shelf module 911 located at the upper end of the first light distribution box 910 and the first port 918 of the first expansion port part 913b are connected to a second line You can connect via (919). The first port 918 located in the first expansion port portion 913b of the first light distribution box 910 is a second port located in the second expansion port portion 924b of the second light distribution box 920 . (925) is in a state of being connected.

The second port 925 located in the second expansion port portion 924b of the second light distribution box 920 and the third port located in the first expansion port portion 923b of the second light distribution box 920 926 may be connected through a third line 927 . The third port 926 located in the first expansion port portion 923b of the second light distribution box 920 is a fourth port located in the second expansion port portion 934b of the third light distribution box 930 (935) is in a state of being connected.

The fourth port 935 positioned in the second expansion port portion 934b of the third light distribution box 930 and the B port ( 936 may be connected through a fourth line 937 . Accordingly, the A port 915 located at the lower end of the first light distribution box 910 and the B port 936 located at the upper end of the third light distribution box 930 may be connected.

10 is a block diagram of an automated device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the automation device 300 according to the present invention includes a detachment/attachment unit 310 , a moving unit 320 , a grip unit 330 , a measuring connector unit 340 , a distance sensor unit 350 , It may include a cleaner unit 360 , a communication unit 370 , a memory 380 , a control unit 390 , and the like. The components shown in FIG. 10 are not essential for implementing the automated device, so the automated device described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The automation device 300 is provided with a body (body) of a predetermined shape. The body may be formed of a case forming the exterior of the automation device 300 . At least one of the above-described components 310 to 390 may be disposed in the inner space formed by the case.

The detachment/attachment means 310 may perform a function of easily detaching/attaching the body of the automation device 200 to the light distribution. The detachment/attachment means 310 may include, but is not limited to, a support member for supporting the automated device 200 and a fastening device for detaching/attaching the automated device 300 to the light distribution box. .

The moving means 320 may perform a function of moving the front surface of the light distribution box in a state where the body of the automation device 300 is spaced apart from the light distribution box by a predetermined distance. In addition, the moving means 320 may move the automation device 300 along a line installed between adjacent racks. The moving means 320 may include a driving device for moving the automation device 300, a guide device for guiding the movement of the automation device 300, a fastening device for connecting the automation device 300 and the guide device, etc. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The grip means 330 may perform a function of performing an operation such as movement/fastening/replacement/removal of a line. The grip means 330 may perform a line operation according to a control command from the controller 390 . The grip means 330 may be formed in the shape of a human hand.

The measurement connector unit 340 may perform a function of connecting to ports installed in the shelf module of the optical distribution box in order to measure the quality of the optical cable. Since there are largely SC, FC, ST, MU, LC, and MT-RJ as connector types of the optical cable, the measurement connector unit 340 may be configured to be changeable according to the connector type of the optical cable.

The measurement connector unit 340 may include one or a plurality of connectors. In addition, the measurement connector unit 340 may be configured to be movable in the direction of the port of the light distribution box in the automation device (300).

The distance sensor unit 350 may perform a function of measuring a distance between the automation device 300 and the light distribution box. The distance sensor unit 350 may include one or a plurality of distance sensors. An infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, etc. may be used as the distance sensor, but is not limited thereto.

The cleaner unit 360 may perform a function of removing contaminants present in the ports installed on the shelf module of the light distribution box, the measurement connector unit 340 of the automation device 300, and the connector unit of the line. . The cleaner unit 360 may include a brush, an air pump, and a cleaning solution.

The communication unit 370 may include a wired communication module for supporting wired communication and a wireless communication module for supporting wireless communication. The wired communication module is a measuring instrument or operating platform on a wired communication network constructed according to technical standards or communication methods for wired communication (eg, Ethernet, IEEE 1394, RJ-45 communication, RS-232 communication, etc.) It transmits and receives wired signals.

The wireless communication module may include a mobile communication module and/or a short-range communication module. The mobile communication module includes technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) ), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), etc.) transmit and receive radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external server, and an operating platform on a mobile communication network. The short-range communication module is for short-distance communication, and includes Bluetooth™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Short-distance communication may be supported by using at least one of Wi-Fi Direct and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies.

The memory 380 stores data supporting various functions of the automation device 300 . The memory 380 may store an application program (or application) driven in the automation device 300 , data for the operation of the automation device 300 , and commands.

The controller 390 controls the overall operation of the automation device 300 . Also, the controller 390 may perform an operation related to an application program stored in the memory 380 . Furthermore, the controller 390 may control by combining at least one of the components described above in order to implement various embodiments described below on the automation device 300 according to the present invention.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a circuit operation algorithm according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the automation device 300 according to the present invention may automatically perform a line operation using a pre-stored operation algorithm. The automation device 300 may conveniently perform line tasks by using such an operation algorithm and effectively manage the clothing of lines.

First, when an event occurs, the automation device 300 may receive a work command signal related to the event from the operation management system. In this case, the work command signal may include fault location information, information about fault details, information about line job contents, and the like.

The automation device 300 may move to an optical distribution box requiring a line operation upon receiving a work command signal (S1110). The automation device 300 may perform a line operation on the optical distribution box according to the operation instructions of the operation management system. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation instruction content of the operation management system is the operation of replacing the line B with the line A.

The automation device 300 may sequentially remove the connectors of the line A connected to the first port and the second port of the light distribution box, and then pull one end of the line to retrieve it (S1120). The automation device 300 may connect the recovered connector of the line A to the storage port of the optical distribution box (S1130). The automation device 300 may arrange the female clothes of the corresponding line while sequentially mounting the line A on the guide member and the spool member of the light distribution box (S1140).

The automation device 300 may sequentially remove the connectors of line B connected to the third port and the fourth port of the light distribution box, and then pull one end of the line to retrieve it (S1150). The automation device 300 may connect the recovered connector of the line B to the storage port of the optical distribution box (S1160). The automation device may arrange the female clothes of the corresponding line while sequentially mounting the line B on the guide member and the spool member of the light distribution box (S1170).

The automation device 300 may sequentially remove the connectors of line A connected to the storage port of the light distribution box, and then pull one end of the line to retrieve it (S1180). The automation device 300 may connect the recovered connector of the line A to the third port and the fourth port of the optical distribution box (S1190).

The automation device 300 may arrange the female clothes of the line while sequentially mounting the line A on the guide member and the spool member of the light distribution box (S1195).

Meanwhile, when ports to which line A is to be connected are empty, steps 1150 to 1170 described above in the operation algorithm according to the present embodiment may be omitted. Also, although not shown in the drawings, the automation device 300 may clean the connector portion of the line and the connector portion of the ports to which the line is connected with a cleaner before connecting the line to the port.

12 is a diagram illustrating a circuit structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12 , a line 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cable part 1210 , connector parts 1220 installed at both ends of the cable part 1210 , and the cable part 1210 . and a connection part 1230 for connecting the connector part 1220 to the connector part 1220 .

In the case of a conventional line, the cross-sectional area of the connector part is larger than that of the connector part in the area where the connection part and the connector part meet each other. there was. In order to solve this problem, the circuit according to the present invention may be configured to have the same cross-sectional area in a region where the connection part and the connector part meet. That is, by removing the protrusion formed at the point where the connection part and the connector part meet, it is possible to easily recover the line.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable codes on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. There is also a carrier wave (eg, transmission over the Internet) that is implemented in the form of. In addition, the computer may include a control unit of the terminal. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: automatic light distribution device 110/200: light distribution box
120: automation device 210: frame assembly
220: shelf module 230: line
240: spool member 250: guide member
260: support plate

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standard rack type frame assemblies;
a plurality of shelf modules mounted on the frame assembly;
a plurality of spool members formed to correspond to the plurality of shelf modules, respectively, and configured to manage crossover of lines connected to ports of each shelf module;
a guide member installed in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and configured to guide the circuits in the direction of the plurality of spool members; and
and a support plate for mounting the plurality of spool members. According to claim 1,
and each of the plurality of spool members is arranged to correspond to a position of each shelf module. According to claim 1,
The automatic light distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the spool members positioned above the support plate are arranged in a diagonal direction, and the spool members positioned below the support plate are arranged in a vertical direction. According to claim 1,
The automatic light distribution device, characterized in that the plurality of spool members are arranged in a diagonal direction. According to claim 1,
and each of the plurality of spool members includes a spool body for supporting the convolutions and a plurality of spool protrusions for preventing separation of the convolutions. 6. The method of claim 5,
The automatic light distribution apparatus of claim 1, wherein the spool body is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the support plate, and an upper portion of the spool body is formed in a cylindrical shape. 6. The method of claim 5,
The plurality of spool protrusions are formed to extend in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the spool body. 6. The method of claim 5,
Each of the plurality of spool members, the automatic light distribution device characterized in that it further comprises an interference preventing unit for minimizing the interference of the spool member. 9. The method of claim 8,
The anti-interference unit is formed to protrude downward from one end of the spool body, and is inclined in the direction of the support plate. According to claim 1,
The guide member includes a guide body extending in a longitudinal direction of the frame assembly, and a plurality of line mounting units extending in a horizontal direction from the guide body. 11. The method of claim 10,
The automatic light distribution device, characterized in that the plurality of line mounts are formed in a T-shaped structure or an L-shaped structure. 11. The method of claim 10,
The automatic light distribution apparatus, characterized in that the plurality of line mounts are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. According to claim 1,
The automatic light distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support plate is formed to be detachable/attachable to the frame assembly at a position adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules. According to claim 1,
and the plurality of shelf modules includes a main shelf module for performing a main function of the light distribution box and an auxiliary shelf module for performing an auxiliary function of the light distribution box. 15. The method of claim 14,
The auxiliary shelf module is an automatic light distribution device, characterized in that it comprises an expansion port for connecting the adjacent racks. 15. The method of claim 14,
and the auxiliary shelf module includes a storage port for storing at least one of a new line, a broken line, and a working line. According to claim 1,
The automatic light distribution device further comprising a robot device configured to be movable while being mounted on the frame assembly and automatically performing a circuit operation using a grip means. 18. The method of claim 17,
The robot device automatically performs the line operation using a pre-stored operation algorithm. 18. The method of claim 17,
When there are a plurality of light distribution boxes, the robot device automatically performs a line operation while moving along lines installed between the light distribution boxes. The method of claim 1,
Each of the lines includes a cable part, a connector part installed at both ends of the cable part, and a connection part connecting the cable part and the connector part,
The automatic light distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional area at a point where the connection part and the connector part meet is equal to each other.

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