KR20190091953A - Auto fiber distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

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

Description

Automatic Light Distribution Device {AUTO FIBER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE}

The present invention relates to an automatic light distribution device, and more particularly, to an automatic light distribution device for efficiently performing line management and operation of a telecommunications carrier.

Recently, as the communication using mobile phones and the Internet is rapidly developed toward the transmission of still and moving pictures beyond the communication of voice or text data, there is an increasing demand for high-speed information and communication technology. As a result, the demand for communication continues to increase in all areas of society, and the spread of optical cable communication networks is rapidly progressing to satisfy such demand.

An optical distribution device such as a fiber distribution frame (FDF) or an optical fiber distribution (OFD) is a facility for providing a communication service using an optical cable and is a facility for receiving and distributing an optical cable. Telecommunication operators use these optical distribution devices to manage and operate the lines of national and branch offices.

1 is a diagram illustrating an existing line management process. As shown in FIG. 1, when a line work is required due to an event occurrence, a corresponding work content is instructed to a field worker. Then, the site operator checks the work instruction contents, and performs work such as moving, fastening, replacing, or removing the line according to the work instruction contents. To do this, the site operator finds the rack that needs line work (that is, the appliance that contains the line) and identifies the lines and ports that need work in that rack. At this time, 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 results to the server.

On the other hand, in recent years, in order to manage a line usefully, the method of giving ID to a line using a QR code or a semiconductor chip instead of a label is used. However, even if the above method is used, the movement, fastening, replacement, removal, etc. of the line is performed manually by a person, causing various problems. For example, the time required for line work varies depending on the skill of the field operator. In addition, work errors may occur, such as a field worker incorrectly connecting a line or removing a correct line.

Moreover, the racks currently used by telecommunications companies accommodate 144 ports based on 5U, and the density of ports and lines continues to increase. As the densification of ports and circuits proceeds, it is expected that the identification and management of circuits will become more and more difficult. Therefore, there is a need to automate line management and operation using a robot or the like.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above and other problems. Yet another object is to provide an automatic light distribution device that can automate line management using a robot.

Yet another object is to provide an automatic light distribution device having a structure for managing line lengths and preventing twisting.

Yet another object is to provide an automatic light distribution device having an expansion port portion for connecting adjacent racks and a storage port portion for storing circuits.

Another object is to provide an automatic light distribution device capable of remotely managing circuits in multiple areas.

According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or another object, a frame assembly of the standard rack (rack) type; A plurality of shelf modules mounted to the frame assembly; A plurality of spool members each formed to correspond to the plurality of shelf modules, for managing the length of the circuits connected to the ports of each shelf module; A guide member installed in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and configured to guide the lines 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 the position of each shelf module. The plurality of spool members may be arranged in a diagonal direction.

More preferably, the support plate is characterized in that it is formed to be removable / attachable to the frame assembly in a position adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules. Spool members positioned on the upper side of the support plate are disposed in a diagonal direction, and spool members positioned on the lower side of the support plate are disposed in a vertical direction.

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

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

More preferably, the guide member includes a guide body portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly, and a plurality of line holders extending in the horizontal direction from the guide body portion. . The plurality of line holders are formed in a T-shaped structure or an L-shaped structure. The plurality of line holders may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

More preferably, the plurality of shelf modules comprises a main shelf module for performing the main function of the light distribution box and an auxiliary shelf module for performing the auxiliary function of the light distribution box. The secondary shelf module is characterized in that it comprises an expansion port for connecting the rack adjacent to each other. In addition, the auxiliary shelf module is characterized in that it comprises a storage port for storing at least one of a new line, a fault line, a work line.

More preferably, the automatic light distribution device is configured to be movable in the state of being mounted to the frame assembly, further comprising a robotic device that automatically performs line work using grip means. do. The robot device is characterized in that the line operation is automatically performed using a pre-stored operation algorithm. In addition, when there are a plurality of light distribution boxes, the robot apparatus is characterized by performing a line operation 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 portion, a connector portion provided at both ends of the cable portion, and a connection portion connecting the cable portion and the connector portion. The cross-sectional area at the point where the connecting portion and the connector portion meet is characterized in that the same.

Referring to the effects of the automatic light distribution device according to the embodiments of the present invention.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by automatically performing the line management using the robot and the optical distribution box, the line work can be done accurately and quickly, and a small number of work indicators can effectively manage a large number of areas. There is an advantage that it can.

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 length of the circuit and effectively prevent the twisting of the circuit.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by placing the expansion port portion and the storage port portion in the optical distribution box, the adjacent racks can be easily connected to each other, and new lines, work lines, and trouble lines can be easily 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 that are not mentioned above are common in the art to which the present invention pertains. It will be clearly understood by those who have knowledge.

1 illustrates an existing circuit management process;
2 is a diagram illustrating a line management process according to one embodiment of the invention;
3 is a perspective view showing an automatic light distribution device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a view showing the configuration of a light distribution box according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a view showing the shape of the guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a view showing the shape of the 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 the shape of a spool member according to another embodiment of the present invention;
9A and 9B are views for explaining the operation of the expansion port unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a block diagram of an automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a flowchart illustrating a line operation algorithm according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view showing the structure of a line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. In the following description of the embodiments disclosed herein, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, but are not limited to the technical spirit disclosed herein by the accompanying drawings, all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood to include equivalents and substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

In this specification, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Also, as used herein, the terms "comprises" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more. It is to be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, components or combinations thereof.

The present invention proposes an automatic light distribution device that can automate line management using a robot. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic light distribution device having a structure for controlling the length of the circuit and preventing the twist. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic light distribution device having an expansion port portion for connecting neighboring racks and a storage port portion for storing circuits. In addition, the present invention proposes an automatic light distribution device capable of remotely managing circuits in multiple areas.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying 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 operation command signal may include information on a failure location information, information on a failure content, information on a line work content, and the like.

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

Upon completion of the line work, the automatic optical distribution device may transmit information on the line work contents and the line work result to the operation management system (S230). The operation management system may record the line work content and the 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 the field worker through the introduction of the automatic optical distribution device, and since the robot plays the role of the field worker, the line work (movement / fastening / replacement / removal) is performed. It can be done quickly and accurately. In addition, since the automatic light distribution device can be controlled remotely, a small number of work indicators can manage circuits in a large number of regions (national and branch offices), so that line management and operation can be efficiently performed.

3 is a perspective view showing an automatic light distribution device 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 branched from an outdoor or indoor optical cable to network equipment. Installed in the distribution box 110 or an adjacent area thereof may include an automation device 120 for automatically performing the line work, and a guide device 130 for guiding the movement of the automation device 120.

The light distribution box 110 may include a frame assembly 111, a plurality of shelf modules 112 mounted on the frame assembly 111, and lines connected to ports of each shelf module 112. ), And a line arranging member 113 for managing the length of the lines.

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 a total of 19 inches (482.6 mm) including the corners for fixing to the frame with screws.

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

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

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

The guide device 130 may be configured to be detachable / attached to the frame assembly 111 of the light distribution box 110. For example, the guide device 130 may be mounted in a vertical direction between the top and bottom of the frame assembly 111.

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

The automation device 120 may be provided with a moving means for moving in the vertical direction in a state of being attached to the guide device 130. The automation device 120 may move along a track installed in the guide device 130 by 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 grip means for performing line work. The automation device 120 may perform operations such as moving / fastening / replacing / removing a line by using a grip unit. In this case, the automation device 120 may perform a line operation using a pre-stored operation algorithm. The operation algorithm includes a circuit connection algorithm, a circuit recovery algorithm, a circuit movement algorithm, and the like, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

The automation device 120 may be provided with brush means for cleaning the components of the light distribution box 110. The automation device 120 uses a brush means, the shelf modules 112 mounted on the light distribution box 110, the ports installed on each shelf module 112, the connector of the 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. Lines 230 connected to the ports of 220, and the line arrangement member 240, 250, 260 for managing the length of the line 230 may be included.

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

The plurality of shelf modules 220 may be composed of a housing, a tray, a connector connection portion (or a port), a fastening member, and the like, respectively. Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, ten shelf modules 220 are mounted to the frame assembly 210, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

The plurality of shelf modules 220 may comprise main shelf modules 221 for performing a primary function (i.e., branching optical cables to network equipment), and for storing auxiliary circuits (i.e. Secondary shelf modules 222 for expansion between adjacent racks. Here, the main shelf module 221 and the secondary shelf module 222 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

The main shelf modules 221 may have a plurality of ports for branching optical cables to network equipment. Ports of any of the main shelf modules 221 mounted on the top of the frame assembly 210 may be connected to the ports of any of the main shelf modules 221 mounted on the bottom of the frame assembly 210. May be connected via 230.

Auxiliary shelf modules 222 may include an expansion port for connecting the racks adjacent to each other, and a storage port for temporarily storing the line. The expansion port portion may have a plurality of ports for electrically connecting with the expansion port portion of the adjacent rack (ie, the 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 have a plurality of ports for temporarily storing at least one of a new line, a fault line and a work line. A spare line may be stored in some ports of the storage port unit, and some ports may exist as empty ports in the storage port unit.

The lines 230 may include a cable part, a connector part provided 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 arranging members 240, 250, and 260 may include a plurality of spool members 240 for controlling the length of the lines 230 and preventing twisting, and the lines 230 may be mounted on the shelf module 220 in the spool member 240. A guide member 250 for guiding in the ()) direction, and a support plate 260 for supporting at least one of the plurality of spool member 240 and the guide member 250.

The plurality of spool members 240 may manage the length of the lines 230 for connecting the ports of the shelf modules 220, or may prevent the twisting of the lines 230.

The plurality of spool members 240 may be configured to correspond to the number of shelf modules 220 mounted to 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 spool member 240 may be disposed to be in a straight line with respect to the bottom of the corresponding shelf module 220. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, each spool member 240 may be disposed to be in a straight line with respect to the middle point 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 below 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 from the shelf modules 220 is closer to the lower direction. This is to easily manage the circuit of the line through the automation device.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, all the 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 to be closer to the distance from the shelf modules 220 toward the lower direction. On the contrary, the spool members 240 may be arranged such that the distance from the shelf modules 220 gradually increases downward.

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 have a shape for controlling the length of the line and preventing the twist. Specific shapes 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 the horizontal direction. The guide member 250 may be configured to be detachable / attached to the frame assembly 210 or the support plate 260. The guide member 250 may be disposed in the longitudinal direction (ie, the 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 may include a guide body 251 extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly 210 or the support plate 260, and the guide body portion ( 251 may be formed of a plurality of line mounting portion 253 extending in the horizontal direction.

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

Where 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 holders 253 may be configured to extend in a horizontal direction from the T-shaped structure, that is, the guide body portion 251, and then extend upward and downward at the end thereof.

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, in another embodiment, the line holders 253 extend L-shaped structure, that is, a predetermined distance in the horizontal direction from the guide body 251, and then extends from the end to the upper direction. It may also be configured to.

The line holders 253 may be disposed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the guide body 251. The line holders 253 can stably mount the lines 230 connected to the ports of the shelf module 220, and guide the lines 230 toward the adjacent spool 240. . Due to this T-shaped or L-shaped structure, the entrance to which the lines 230 enter is small, while the space in which the lines 230 are mounted can be formed relatively wide. Accordingly, the guide member 250 can be easily mounted on the lines 230, and has a structure that the lines 230 are not easily separated.

The support plate 260 may be configured to be detachable / attachable with 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).

If the port of the first shelf module mounted on the top of the frame assembly 210 and the port of the second shelf module mounted on the bottom of the frame assembly 210 are to be connected through a line, the port of the first shelf module is connected. The convolutional line can be positioned in a downward direction after passing through a guide member adjacent to the first shelf module and then mounted on the spool member adjacent thereto. The line may then be mounted on a spool member adjacent to the second shelf module and then connected to a port of the second shelf module through a guide member adjacent thereto. As such, by arranging the lines using the line arranging members 240, 250, and 260, it is possible to easily manage the length of the lines mounted on the optical distribution box 200, and effectively prevent the twisting of the lines. have.

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

Referring to FIG. 6, the spool member 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spool body 610 for supporting the lines, and two spool protrusions 620 and 630 for preventing the lines from being separated. ) 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 so that the spool protrusion 620 faces upward.

The spool body portion 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 portion 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 may be formed at both ends of the spool body 610 to prevent separation of the lines. In this case, the first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be integrally formed with the spool body 610 or may be formed to be detachable from the spool body 610.

The first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed to extend in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the spool body 610. Upper ends of the first and second spool protrusions 620 and 630 may be formed in a curved shape, but are not necessarily 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 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 Figure 7, the spool member 700 is a spool body portion 710 for supporting the lines, and three spool projections 720, 730, to prevent the separation of the lines 740. That is, the first and second spool protrusions 720 and 730 may be formed at both ends of the spool body portion 710, and the third bush protrusion 740 may be formed at an intermediate point of the spool body portion 710. Can be. Accordingly, the spool member 700 according to the present embodiment may provide two storage spaces for mounting the lines.

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

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the spool member 800 includes a spool body 810 for supporting the lines, spool protrusions 820 and 830 for preventing the lines from being separated, and a spool. It may include an interference prevention unit 840 to minimize interference of the member.

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

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 part 840 may be formed to be inclined in the supporting plate direction. Accordingly, when moving the line using the automated device, the phenomenon that the line is caught or disturbed by the spool body portion 810 can be reduced.

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

9A and 9B are views referred to for describing an operation of an 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 may include main shelf modules 911, 912, 921, 922, 931 for branching an optical cable to network equipment. 932, and secondary shelf modules 913, 914, 923, 924, 933, 934 for storage of conduits 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. The second track (not shown) may be disposed. The guide device 960 may move between racks along a line installed in the first to third light distribution boxes 910, 920, and 930. The automation device 950 mounted to the guide device 960 may perform line work while moving between the first to third light distribution boxes 910, 920, and 930.

Each secondary shelf module 913, 914, 923, 924, 933, 934 has a storage port section 912a, 914a, 922a, 924a, 932a, 934a for temporarily storing new lines, work lines, fault lines, and the like. And expansion port portions 912b, 914b, 922b, 924b, 932b, and 934b for connecting adjacent racks to each other. Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, the storage port unit and the expansion port unit are illustrated as being in a single module form, but the present invention is not limited thereto. 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 one skilled in the art.

The first expansion port part 913b of the first light distribution box 910 may be electrically connected to the second expansion port part 924b of the second light distribution box 920. In addition, the first expansion port part 923b of the second light distribution box 920 may be electrically connected to the second expansion port part 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 may be connected by a line, and an automation device (not shown) may move between racks through the corresponding line. In addition, each of the light distribution boxes (910, 920, 930) can be expanded between the adjacent rack 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 top of the first light distribution box 910 It is assumed that the A 'port 916 of the main shelf module 911 is connected through the first line 917. In this state, a second line is connected between the A 'port 916 of the main shelf module 911 and the first port 918 of the first expansion port part 913b located at the upper end of the first optical distribution box 910. 919 can be connected. The first port 918 located in the first expansion port portion 913b of the first optical distribution box 910 is the second port located in the second expansion port portion 924b of the second optical distribution box 920. It is connected to 925.

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 optical distribution box 920. 926 may be connected via a third line 927. The third port 926 located in the first expansion port portion 923b of the second optical distribution box 920 is the fourth port located in the second expansion port portion 934b of the third optical distribution box 930. It is connected with (935).

Port B of the main shelf module 931 located at the upper end of the fourth port 935 and the third light distribution box 930 located in the second expansion port portion 934b of the third light distribution box 930 ( 936 may be connected via a fourth line 937. Accordingly, the A port 915 located at the bottom of the first light distribution box 910 and the B port 936 located at the top of the third light distribution box 930 may be connected.

10 is a block diagram illustrating 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 detaching / detaching means 310, a moving means 320, a grip means 330, a measuring connector 340, a distance sensor 350, The cleaner 360, the communicator 370, the memory 380, and the controller 390 may be included. The components shown in FIG. 10 are not essential to implementing the automation device, such that the automation device described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The automation device 300 has a 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 internal 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 distribute the light. The detachment / attachment means 310 may include a support member for supporting the automation device 200 and a fastening device for detaching / attaching the automation device 300 to a light distribution box, but is not limited thereto. .

The moving unit 320 may perform a function of moving the front surface of the light distribution box while the body of the automation device 300 is spaced apart from the light distribution box by a predetermined distance. In addition, the moving unit 320 may move the automation device 300 along a line installed between the racks adjacent to each other. The movement 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, and the like. It is not limited to this.

The grip unit 330 may perform a function of performing a task such as moving / fastening / replacing / removing a line. The grip unit 330 may perform a line operation according to a control command of the controller 390. The grip means 330 may be shaped like a human hand.

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

The measurement connector portion 340 may include one or a plurality of connectors. In addition, the measurement connector 340 may be configured to be movable in the port direction 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. As the distance sensor, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, or the like may be used, but is not limited thereto.

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

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 an instrument or operating platform on a wired communication network established according to technical standards or communication methods (for example, Ethernet, IEEE 1394, RJ-45 communication, RS-232 communication, etc.) for wired communication. Send and receive 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 schemes for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), and Wideband CDMA). ) Transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external server, and an operating platform on a mobile communication network constructed according to Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A). The near field communication module is for near field communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Local area communication may be supported using at least one of Wi-Fi Direct and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (Wireless USB) technologies.

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

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

11 is a flowchart illustrating a line 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 line work using a pre-stored operation algorithm. The automation device 300 can easily perform the line work by using such an operation algorithm, and can effectively manage the length of the 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 operation command signal may include information on a failure location information, information on a failure content, information on a line work content, and the like.

When the automation apparatus 300 receives the work command signal, the automation apparatus 300 may move to the light distributor that requires the line work (S1110). The automation device 300 may perform line work for the light distribution box according to the work instruction content of the operation management system. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the work instruction content of the operation management system is a job of replacing circuit B with circuit A. FIG.

The automation apparatus 300 may sequentially remove the connectors of the line A connected to the first port and the second port of the optical distribution box, and then pull out one end of the corresponding line to retrieve the line. The automation device 300 may connect the recovered line A connector to the storage port of the optical distribution box (S1130). The automation apparatus 300 can arrange the correspondence of the said line | wire, while mounting the line A in the guide member of the light distribution box, the spool member, etc. in sequence (S1140).

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

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

The automation apparatus 300 can arrange the length of the corresponding line while sequentially mounting the line A on the guide member and the spool member of the light distribution box (S1195).

On the other hand, when the ports to which the line A should be connected are empty, the above-described steps 1150 to 1170 in the operation algorithm according to the present embodiment can be omitted. In addition, although not shown in the figure, 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 view showing the structure of a line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, a line 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a cable part 1210, a connector part 1220 provided at both ends of the cable part 1210, and the cable part 1210. And a connection part 1230 connecting the connector part 1220.

In the case of a conventional line, the cross-sectional area in the area where the connection part and the connector part meet each other is larger than that of the connection part, and when the cable is pulled out from both ports and pulled out, the interference between the lines occurs and the number of lines is not easy to recover. there was. In order to solve this problem, the line according to the present invention can be configured such that the cross-sectional areas in the area where the connecting portion and the connector portion meet each other are the same. That is, the number of lines can be easily recovered by removing the protruding portion formed at the point where the connecting portion and the connector portion meet.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer readable codes on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state disks (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), ROMs, RAMs, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like. This also includes implementations in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a control unit of the terminal. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all aspects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention.

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

Claims (20)

A frame assembly of a standard rack type;
A plurality of shelf modules mounted to the frame assembly;
A plurality of spool members each formed to correspond to the plurality of shelf modules, for managing the length of the circuits connected to the ports of each shelf module;
A guide member installed in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and configured to guide the lines in the direction of the plurality of spool members; And
And a support plate for mounting the plurality of spool members. The method of claim 1,
And each of the plurality of spool members is arranged to correspond to the position of each shelf module. The method of claim 1,
And the spool members positioned above the support plate in a diagonal direction, and the spool members positioned below the support plate in a vertical direction. The method of claim 1,
And the plurality of spool members are arranged in a diagonal direction. The method of claim 1,
And each of the plurality of spool members includes a spool body portion for supporting the lines and a plurality of spool protrusions for preventing separation of the lines. The method of claim 5,
The spool body portion is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the support plate, the automatic light distribution device, characterized in that the upper portion of the spool body portion is formed in a cylindrical shape. The method of claim 5,
And the plurality of spool protrusions are formed to extend in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the spool body portion. The method of claim 5,
Each of the plurality of spool members further comprises an interference prevention unit for minimizing interference of the spool member. The method of claim 8,
The interference preventing part is formed to protrude downward from one end of the spool body portion, the automatic light distribution device, characterized in that formed to be inclined in the direction of the support plate. The method of claim 1,
The guide member may include a guide body portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame assembly and a plurality of line holders extending in the horizontal direction from the guide body portion. The method of claim 10,
The plurality of line holders, the automatic light distribution device, characterized in that formed in a T-shaped structure or L-shaped structure. The method of claim 10,
And the plurality of line holders are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. The method of claim 1,
And the support plate is formed to be detachable / attachable with the frame assembly at a position adjacent to the plurality of shelf modules. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of shelf modules, the automatic light distribution device comprising a main shelf module for performing the main function of the light distribution box and the auxiliary shelf module for performing the auxiliary function of the light distribution box. The method of claim 14,
The secondary shelf module is an automatic light distribution device, characterized in that it comprises an expansion port for connecting the adjacent racks to each other. The method of claim 14,
And the auxiliary shelf module includes a storage port for storing at least one of a new line, a fault line, and a work line. The method of claim 1,
And a robotic device configured to be movable in a state of being mounted to the frame assembly, wherein the robot device automatically performs a line operation by using a grip means. The method of claim 17,
And the robot apparatus automatically performs the line operation using a prestored operating algorithm. The method of claim 17,
And when there are a plurality of light distribution boxes, the robot apparatus performs a line operation while moving along the tracks installed between the light distribution boxes. The method of claim 1,
Each of the lines includes a cable part, a connector part provided at both ends of the cable part, and a connection part connecting the cable part and the connector part,
And the cross-sectional area at the point where the connection portion and the connector portion meet each other is the same.

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