WO2018221142A1 - 光ファイバケーブル及び光ファイバケーブルの製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an optical fiber cable and a method for manufacturing an optical fiber cable.
- This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-109872 filed in Japan on June 2, 2017 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-039696 filed in Japan on March 6, 2018. The contents are incorporated herein.
- optical fiber cables as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known. These optical fiber cables are configured by housing a plurality of optical fibers in an outer jacket.
- a core is formed by wrapping a plurality of optical fibers together with inclusions with a press-wound tape (also simply referred to as “press-winding”), and the core is accommodated in an outer jacket. Furthermore, running water in the optical fiber cable may be prevented by using inclusions having water absorption.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber cable having stable waterproof performance.
- an optical fiber cable includes a core formed by wrapping a plurality of optical fibers and inner inclusions in a press-wrap, and disposed outside the core.
- the method for manufacturing an optical fiber cable according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a step of forming a core by wrapping a plurality of optical fibers and inner inclusions with presser windings, and an outer inclusion attached to the outside of the core. Forming a jacket covering the core and the outer inclusion in a state.
- an optical fiber cable having stable waterproof performance can be provided by the outer inclusions and the inner inclusions.
- An optical fiber cable characterized by being twisted and arranged in the SZ shape becomes clear. Thereby, it can suppress that an inclusion is biased and arrange
- the presser winding tape is wound so as to have an overlapping region where both edges overlap, and the outer inclusion is disposed at a position not adjacent to the overlapping region of the pressering tape. Thereby, it can suppress that an outer side inclusion enters the inside of a press-wound tape from the duplication area
- the outer inclusion is disposed on the opposite side of the overlapping area of the presser winding tape as viewed from the core. Thereby, it can further suppress that an outside inclusion enters the inside of a press-wound tape from the overlap region of the press-wound tape.
- the outer inclusions are arranged near the edge of the presser winding tape that is outside the overlapping region. Thereby, it can further suppress that an outside inclusion enters the inside of a press-wound tape from the overlap region of the press-wound tape.
- the plurality of optical fibers be twisted and arranged in an SZ shape. Thereby, the transmission loss of an optical fiber can be suppressed.
- the inner inclusion is twisted in an SZ shape together with the plurality of optical fibers. Thereby, both the inner inclusions and the plurality of optical fibers can be twisted in the SZ shape.
- the inner inclusion is preferably arranged so as to cross the SZ-shaped gap of the optical fiber. Thereby, running water in the gap between the optical fibers can be suppressed.
- phase of the SZ-shaped twist of the inner inclusion is shifted by 180 degrees with respect to the SZ-shaped twist of the optical fiber. Thereby, the running water in the gap between the optical fibers can be further suppressed.
- the plurality of optical fibers and the inner inclusions are separately twisted into an SZ shape. Thereby, the twist of an inner inclusion can be arbitrarily set with respect to the twist of an optical fiber.
- the inner inclusions are twisted in the SZ shape by attaching the inner inclusions along the longitudinal direction on the outer periphery of the plurality of optical fibers twisted in the SZ shape. Thereby, an inner inclusion can be twisted in SZ shape by a simple method.
- the twists of the plurality of optical fibers are returned to each other. It is desirable to twist the inner inclusion in the SZ shape in the direction opposite to the twisting direction. Thereby, the phase of the SZ-shaped twist of the inner inclusion can be shifted by 180 degrees with respect to the SZ-shaped twist of the optical fiber, and water running in the gap of the optical fiber can be suppressed.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view (hereinafter simply referred to as a transverse cross-sectional view) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable 100 of the first embodiment.
- the longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable 100 is simply referred to as the longitudinal direction and is represented by the X axis.
- the optical fiber cable 100 includes a main body portion having a core 3 and a support wire portion having a support wire 50.
- the main body portion and the support line portion are formed in a substantially circular shape in a cross-sectional view.
- the outer diameter of the main body is larger than the outer diameter of the support wire portion.
- the support wire portion is configured by covering a support wire 50 made of a steel wire or the like with a jacket 60 (second covering portion 60B).
- the support line portion and the main body portion are coupled by a jacket 60 (connection portion 60C).
- connection portion 60C By cutting the connection portion 60C, the main body portion and the support wire portion can be separated.
- optical fiber cable 100 both an optical fiber cable with a support line and an optical fiber cable having only a main body portion without a support line portion are simply referred to as “optical fiber cable 100”.
- the optical fiber cable 100 includes a core 3 having an optical fiber unit 10, a pair of strength members 20, and a jacket 60. Further, the optical fiber cable 100 of the present embodiment includes an inner inclusion 40A and an outer inclusion 40B.
- the optical fiber unit 10 is composed of a plurality of optical fibers 1 (optical fiber core wires).
- the optical fiber unit 10 includes a plurality of intermittently connected optical fiber tapes (intermittently fixed tape cores).
- the intermittently connected optical fiber tape is an optical fiber tape in which a plurality of optical fibers 1 are connected in parallel.
- the direction in which the plurality of optical fibers 1 are arranged in parallel is referred to as the tape width direction.
- connection portion 11 Two adjacent optical fibers 1 are connected by a connecting portion 11.
- a plurality of connecting portions 11 that connect two adjacent optical fibers 1 are intermittently arranged in the longitudinal direction.
- the plurality of connecting portions 11 of the optical fiber tape are intermittently arranged two-dimensionally in the longitudinal direction and the tape width direction.
- the connecting portion 11 is formed by applying an ultraviolet curable resin serving as an adhesive to the optical fibers 1 arranged in parallel and then irradiating with ultraviolet rays to solidify.
- a region other than the connecting portion 11 between two adjacent optical fibers 1 is a non-connecting portion 12 (separating portion).
- the two adjacent optical fibers 1 are not constrained.
- the connecting portions 11 and the non-connecting portions 12 are alternately arranged in the tape width direction.
- the optical fiber tape can be spread in a mesh shape as shown in FIG. 2B.
- the optical fiber tape can be rolled into a bundle, and a large number of optical fibers 1 can be accommodated at high density.
- two adjacent optical fibers 1 may be in contact with each other or may be separated from each other.
- 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams of another intermittently connected optical fiber tape.
- This intermittently connected optical fiber tape includes a plurality (four in this case) of pairs (fiber pairs) of optical fibers 1 connected in the longitudinal direction. Adjacent fiber pairs are intermittently connected by a connecting portion 11. Also in this intermittently connected optical fiber tape, the connecting portions 11 and the non-connecting portions 12 are alternately arranged in the tape width direction. Thereby, it is possible to spread the optical fiber tape in a mesh shape, or to round the fiber pair into a bundle.
- the configuration of the intermittently connected optical fiber tape is not limited to that shown in the figure.
- the arrangement of the connecting portions 11 may be changed, or the number of optical fibers 1 may be changed.
- the optical fiber unit 10 may be configured by bundling a plurality of single-core optical fibers 1.
- the core 3 includes an optical fiber unit 10 and a presser winding 2 (pressing winding tape). Specifically, the core 3 is formed by wrapping the optical fiber unit 10 with the presser winding 2. In the present embodiment, the core 3 further has an inner inclusion 40A. The inner inclusion 40A is arranged inside the presser winding 2.
- the presser winding 2 is a member that wraps the optical fiber unit 10. By wrapping the optical fiber unit 10 with the presser winding 2, it is possible to prevent the optical fiber 1 from being buried (biting into) the outer sheath 60 when the outer sheath 60 is formed of molten resin.
- the presser winding 2 is made of, for example, a plastic tape member. As a material of the presser winding 2, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be used.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- the presser winding 2 in the cross section of the optical fiber cable 100, the presser winding 2 is wound in a spiral shape, and both edges of the presser winding 2 overlap to form an overlapping region 2a (see FIG. 1).
- the inner inclusion 40A is an inclusion disposed inside the presser winding 2.
- the inner inclusion 40A has a role of securing the volume of the space (accommodating space) in the first covering portion 60A in the outer jacket 60. That is, it is possible to prevent the accommodation space from being excessively narrowed by the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A resisting the pressure of the resin that becomes the outer cover 60 when the outer cover 60 is extruded.
- an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the cross-sectional area of the accommodation space are provided, and the amount of the inner inclusion 40A so that the cross-sectional area of the accommodation space is within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value. May be adjusted.
- the inner inclusion 40A is a water absorbent yarn.
- running water in the inner side of the core 3 inner side of the presser foot 2
- the inner inclusion 40A has water absorption.
- the tensile body 20 is a member that resists shrinkage of the outer sheath 60 and suppresses distortion and bending applied to the optical fiber unit 10 (particularly, the optical fiber 1).
- the strength member 20 is a linear member and is embedded in the outer jacket 60.
- a non-metallic material or a metallic material can be used as the material of the strength member 20, a non-metallic material or a metallic material.
- Non-metallic materials include fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) such as glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), aramid fiber reinforced plastic (KFRP) reinforced with Kevlar (registered trademark), polyethylene fiber reinforced plastic reinforced with polyethylene fiber, etc. Is possible.
- As the metallic material a metal wire such as a steel wire can be used.
- the cross-sectional shape of the strength member 20 is circular in FIG.
- the cross-sectional shape may be, for example, a flat shape, an elliptical shape, a rectangular shape, or a rectangular shape.
- the strength member 20 is arranged in parallel to the longitudinal direction.
- the core 3 is disposed between the pair of strength members 20.
- the outer inclusion 40B is an inclusion arranged between the presser winding 2 and the outer jacket 60 (first covering portion 60A). That is, the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B is an inclusion arranged outside the presser winding 2.
- the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B has a role of filling a gap between the presser winding 2 and the outer jacket 60.
- the outer inclusion 40B is a water absorbent yarn. As described above, the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B has water absorption, so that running water in the gap between the presser winding 2 and the jacket 60 can be suppressed.
- the outer jacket 60 is a member that covers other components.
- the jacket 60 covers the periphery of the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B, the support wire 50, and the like.
- the jacket 60 includes a first covering portion 60A, a second covering portion 60B, and a connecting portion 60C.
- the first covering portion 60A is a portion that collectively covers the periphery of the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, and the outer inclusion 40B.
- the first covering portion 60A is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape.
- the outer shape of the first covering portion 60A in the cross section is circular.
- the second covering portion 60B is a portion that covers the support wire 50.
- the connecting part 60C is a part that connects the first covering part 60A and the second covering part 60B.
- the first covering portion 60A, the second covering portion 60B, and the connecting portion 60C are collectively formed of resin.
- Examples of the material of the outer cover 60 include polyolefins such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer (EEA), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), and ethylene propylene copolymer (EP) ( PO) resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the like can be used.
- the jacket 60 can be formed by extrusion molding or the like. It is desirable that the set temperature when extruding the outer jacket 60 is lower than the melting point of the presser winding 2.
- the optical fiber unit 10 (the plurality of optical fibers 1) is twisted and arranged in an SZ shape inside the core 3 (holding roll 2). As a result, transmission loss can be suppressed and the optical fiber 1 can be easily taken out during the intermediate post-branching operation.
- the outer inclusion 40B is vertically attached to the core 3 outside the core 3.
- the optical fiber cable 100 can be more stably manufactured by assembling the outer inclusions 40B and the core 3 vertically.
- the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B is disposed at a substantially constant position with respect to the core 3 in any cross section in the longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable 100.
- the inner inclusion 40A is disposed closer to the outer inclusion 40B side in the core 3 (presser winding 2).
- the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B are disposed inside the optical fiber cable 100.
- the waterproof property may be deteriorated on the opposite side of the core 3 due to being arranged unevenly.
- the inner inclusions 40A in order to improve the waterproof property of the entire core 3, it is also conceivable to disperse and arrange the inner inclusions 40A inside the core 3 (presser winding 2). However, in that case, the amount of the inner inclusions 40A to be arranged in the core 3 is relatively large. Further, when the inner inclusions 40A are arranged in a distributed manner, the transmission loss of the optical fiber 1 may increase due to the shrinkage of the inner inclusions 40A (shrinkage due to heat at the time of extrusion molding of the jacket 60).
- the inner inclusion 40A in a state of being twisted inside the presser winding 2.
- the inner inclusion 40A contracts, the optical fiber unit 10 is wound by the inner inclusion 40A, thereby increasing the transmission loss of the optical fiber 1. there's a possibility that.
- the inner inclusion 40A is twisted and arranged in an SZ shape inside the core 3 (presser winding 2).
- the position of the inner inclusion 40A with respect to the core 3 changes along the longitudinal direction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B from being biased and arranged inside the optical fiber cable 100, and it is possible to suppress a local decrease in waterproof properties. Further, even if the inner inclusion 40A contracts, the optical fiber unit 10 does not have to be wound around the inner inclusion 40A, so that an increase in transmission loss of the optical fiber 1 can be suppressed.
- the twist pitch of the inner inclusion 40A twisted in the SZ shape is 3 m or less.
- the twist pitch is an interval in the longitudinal direction of the reversal position in the rotation direction (see FIG. 5B).
- the twist pitch is a distance in the longitudinal direction from the position where the winding direction of the inner inclusion 40A is reversed from the S direction to the Z direction until it is reversed from the Z direction to the S direction.
- the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B is disposed so as not to be adjacent to the overlapping region 2 a of the presser winding 2. Thereby, it can suppress that the outer inclusion 40B enters the inner side of the presser winding 2 from the overlapping region 2a.
- the outer inclusion 40B is disposed on the opposite side of the overlapping region 2a as viewed from the core 3 while being disposed so as not to be adjacent to the overlapping region 2a of the presser winding 2.
- the overlapping region 2 a is arranged on the lower side in the figure with respect to the core 3, whereas the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B is arranged on the upper side in the figure with respect to the core 3. Yes.
- the outer inclusion 40B enters the inside of the presser winding 2 from the overlapping region 2a.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the manufacturing apparatus 70 for the optical fiber cable 100.
- the manufacturing apparatus 70 includes a supply source of each member, a core collecting machine 71, an extruder 72, a cooler 73, and a drum 74.
- the core collecting machine 71 is an apparatus that forms the core 3 by wrapping the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A in the presser winding 2. For this reason, the core assembly 71 is supplied with the optical fiber unit 10 (for example, one or a plurality of intermittently connected optical fiber tapes), the inner inclusion 40A, and the presser winding 2.
- the core aggregator 71 aggregates the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A while twisting the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A in an SZ shape (described later). Then, the core collecting machine 71 wraps the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A twisted in an SZ shape in the presser winding 2 to form the core 3, and sends the core 3 to the extruder 72.
- the extruder 72 is a device for extruding the outer cover 60.
- the extruder 72 is supplied with the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B, and the support wire 50.
- the optical fiber cable 100 in which the members are collectively covered with the jacket 60 is manufactured by extruding the molten resin from the die holes while inserting the members into the die holes (not shown) of the extruder 72.
- the cooler 73 is a device that cools the jacket 60 of the optical fiber cable 100.
- the drum 74 is a member that winds up the optical fiber cable 100.
- FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of a first twisting method for the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A.
- the core collecting machine 71 has a rotating plate 6 (eye plate) that rotates and rotates (rotates in the SZ direction).
- the rotating plate 6 is formed in a circular plate shape.
- the rotating plate 6 has a plurality of unit holes 6a through which the optical fiber unit 10 (optical fiber tape) is inserted, and an interposition hole 6b through which the inner inclusion 40A is inserted.
- the single rotation plate 6 is provided with the unit hole 6a and the interposition hole 6b, but the unit hole 6a and the interposition hole 6b may be provided in separate rotation plates 6.
- the first twisting method is sometimes called “co-twisting” because the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A are twisted together.
- FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram (conceptual diagram) of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A twisted in the SZ shape by the first twisting method.
- FIG. 5B is a conceptual diagram for explaining the twisting method, and the scale of the drawing is not accurate (for example, the twisting pitch in the figure is 3 m or less, whereas the diameter of the optical fiber 1 is about 0.25 mm). Is).
- the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A are twisted together in an SZ shape.
- the twist pitch (interval in the longitudinal direction of the reversal position in the rotation direction) of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A is substantially the same, and the reversal position in the rotation direction is also substantially the same.
- the twist phases of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A substantially match.
- the twist angle is substantially the same.
- the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the optical fibers 1 in the case of the first twisting method (co-twisting).
- the optical fiber 1 and the inner inclusion 40A can be twisted into an SZ shape by a simple method.
- the inner inclusion 40A is strongly restrained by the optical fiber 1.
- the optical fiber 1 contracts due to heat at the time of extrusion molding of the jacket 60, the optical fiber 1 is likely to receive a force from the inner inclusion 40A, and the transmission loss of the optical fiber 1 may increase. .
- it is desirable that the constraint between the inner inclusion 40A and the optical fiber 1 is weak. Therefore, in the twisting methods (second to fourth twisting methods) described below, the optical fiber 1 and the inner inclusion 40A are not twisted but twisted in an SZ shape.
- FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of a second twisting method for the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A.
- the core collecting machine 71 has two rotating plates 7A and 7B that swing and rotate (rotate in the SZ direction).
- the two rotating plates 7A and 7B include a unit rotating plate 7A for twisting the optical fiber unit 10 (optical fiber tape) and an intervening rotating plate 7B for twisting the inner inclusion 40A. It is.
- the unit rotary plate 7A and the intervening rotary plate 7B are formed in a circular plate shape.
- a plurality of unit holes 7a through which the optical fiber unit 10 is inserted are formed in the unit rotary plate 7A.
- the intervening rotating plate 7B has an interposing hole 7b for inserting the inner inclusion 40A and a passing hole 7c for allowing the optical fiber unit 10 twisted by the unit rotating plate 7A to pass therethrough.
- the passage hole 7c is formed at the center of the intervening rotating plate 7B.
- the interposition hole 7b is located outside the passage hole 7c.
- the optical fiber unit 10 is twisted in an SZ shape by rotating and rotating the unit rotating plate 7A. Since each optical fiber 1 has a circular cross section, irregularities due to the outer shape of the optical fiber 1 are formed on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 formed by bundling a plurality of optical fibers 1. In other words, on the outer periphery of the twisted optical fiber unit 10 (bundle of optical fibers 1), a concave shape is formed along the optical fiber 1 by a groove (gap between adjacent optical fibers 1 on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10). Will be formed.
- the grooves formed on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 are also formed in the SZ shape. That is, a groove between adjacent optical fibers 1 is formed in an SZ shape on the outer periphery of the bundle of optical fibers 1.
- the interposition rotating plate 7B swings and rotates on the downstream side of the unit rotating plate 7A, so that the inner inclusion 40A is twisted in the SZ shape. And twisted in an SZ shape.
- the SZ-shaped twist of the inner inclusion 40A can be arbitrarily set with respect to the SZ-shaped twist of the optical fiber unit 10 without any particular limitation.
- FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram (conceptual diagram) of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A twisted in an SZ shape by the second twisting method.
- the second twisting method it is possible to make the twisting pitches of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A different from each other and the reversing positions in the rotation direction. Further, the twist angles of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A can be made different. That is, according to the second twisting method, the twist pitch, the twist angle, and the like of the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A can be arbitrarily set independently with respect to the twist of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the inner inclusion 40A is disposed so as to cross the SZ-shaped groove formed on the outer periphery of the twisted optical fiber unit 10 (a bundle of optical fibers 1).
- the inner inclusion 40A is disposed across the SZ-shaped groove. can do.
- the inner inclusion 40A is sandwiched between the specific optical fibers 1 as shown in FIG. Running water can be suppressed.
- the inner inclusion 40A can be arranged so as to cross more grooves, so that the gap between the optical fibers 1 Running water can be further suppressed.
- the rotary plates 6 and 7B having the interposition holes 6b and 7b are swung in order to twist the inner inclusion 40A in the SZ shape. 71 becomes large. Therefore, in the twisting methods (third and fourth twisting methods) described below, the inner inclusions 40A are twisted in an SZ shape without largely moving the inner inclusions 40A by the rotating plate.
- FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of a third twisting method of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A.
- the core assembly 71 has a unit rotating plate 7A that swings and rotates (rotates in the SZ direction) to twist the optical fiber unit 10 (optical fiber tape).
- the rotating plate for twisting the inner inclusion 40A is not provided, so the configuration of the core aggregation machine 71 can be simplified. .
- the optical fiber unit 10 is twisted in an SZ shape by rotating the unit rotating plate 7A. Since each optical fiber 1 has a circular cross section, irregularities due to the outer shape of the optical fiber 1 are formed on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 formed by bundling a plurality of optical fibers 1. In other words, the above-described groove is formed along the optical fiber 1 on the outer periphery of the twisted optical fiber unit 10 (a bundle of optical fibers 1). Moreover, in this embodiment, since the some optical fiber 1 is twisted by SZ shape, the said groove
- the inner inclusion 40A is vertically attached to the optical fiber unit 10 twisted in the SZ shape on the downstream side of the unit rotary plate 7A. Thereby, the inner inclusion 40A is attached to the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 along the longitudinal direction.
- the inner inclusion 40A is guided inside the groove.
- the inner inclusion 40A is guided by the SZ-shaped groove and displaced in the circumferential direction, and the inner inclusion 40A is twisted in the SZ shape on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 (see FIG. 7B).
- the twist angle of the inner inclusion 40A is the twist of the optical fiber unit 10. It becomes the same as the angle.
- the inner inclusion 40A is usually thicker than the optical fiber 1, and the inner inclusion 40A is thicker than the width and depth of the groove.
- the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A guided to the groove may come off the groove once guided while being attached to the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the twist angle of the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A is smaller than the twist angle of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the twist angle of the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A is equal to or less than the twist angle of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the twist pitch or the rotation direction inversion position of the inner inclusion 40A is shifted from the twist pitch or the rotation direction inversion position of the optical fiber unit 10.
- FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram (conceptual diagram) of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A twisted in the SZ shape by the third twisting method.
- the twist angle of the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A is smaller than the twist angle of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the phase of the twist of the inner inclusion 40A with respect to the SZ-like twist of the optical fiber unit 10 can be changed.
- at least one of the twisting pitch, the rotating position in the rotational direction, and the twisting angle of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A can be varied. Therefore, the inner inclusion 40A can be disposed so as to cross the SZ-shaped groove formed on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 (the bundle of optical fibers 1).
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram (conceptual diagram) of the fourth twisting method of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A.
- the inner inclusion 40A is vertically attached to the optical fiber unit 10 twisted in an SZ shape.
- the inner inclusions 40A are attached along the longitudinal direction on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 twisted in the SZ shape. For this reason, the core aggregation machine 71 does not need to be provided with the rotating plate for twisting the inner inclusion 40A.
- the twist is returned so that the twist angle of the optical fiber unit 10 becomes small (the twist angle is changed). loosen).
- the inner inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A that are attached to the optical fiber unit 10 on the outer periphery of the optical fiber unit 10 are dragged to return the twist of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the inner inclusion 40A is twisted in the SZ shape in the direction opposite to the SZ twist direction of the optical fiber unit 10.
- the twisting pitch of the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A is substantially the same, and the reversing position in the rotational direction is substantially the same, but the rotational direction at the reversing position is reversed. ing.
- the twist phase of the inner inclusion 40A with respect to the SZ-shaped twist of the optical fiber unit 10 is shifted by 180 degrees.
- the inner inclusion 40A can be disposed so as to cross more grooves, water running in the gaps of the optical fiber 1 can be further suppressed.
- the optical fiber cable 100 of the present embodiment includes the core 3 formed by wrapping the plurality of optical fibers 1 and the inner inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A with the presser winding 2, and the outer side disposed outside the core 3.
- An inclusion 40B and a jacket 60 covering the core 3 and the outer inclusion 40B are provided.
- the optical fiber cable 100 having stable waterproof performance can be provided.
- the outer inclusion 40B and the inner inclusion 40A have water absorption. Thereby, the running water inside and outside the core 3 can be prevented more reliably.
- the inner inclusion 40A is arranged so that the position in the core 3 changes along the longitudinal direction. Thereby, compared with the case where the position of 40 A of inner inclusions in the core 3 does not change, the bias
- the outer inclusion 40B is vertically attached to the core 3. Thereby, it becomes easy to extrude the jacket 60, and the optical fiber cable 100 can be manufactured more stably.
- the position of the inner inclusion 40A in the core 3 is changed in the longitudinal direction, and the outer inclusion 40B is vertically attached to the core 3.
- the relative positions of the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A and the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B change along the longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable 100. Therefore, the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B are restrained from being biased in the optical fiber cable 100, and the waterproof performance is prevented from locally deteriorating.
- the inner inclusion 40A may be arranged so as to cross the groove by the second to fourth twisting methods. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the water running phenomenon in which water moves so as to travel along the groove and to improve the waterproof performance more reliably. This effect can also be obtained when a plurality of optical fibers 1 are twisted in one direction (spiral).
- the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A is arranged so as to cross the groove between the adjacent optical fibers 1 formed on the outer periphery of the bundle of the plurality of optical fibers 1 twisted together. Waterproof performance can be increased.
- the presser winding 2 is wound so as to have an overlapping region 2a where both edges overlap, and the outer inclusion 40B is arranged at a position not adjacent to the overlapping region 2a. With this configuration, the outer inclusion 40B can be prevented from entering the inside of the presser winding 2 from the overlapping region 2a.
- the core 3 is formed by wrapping the plurality of optical fibers 1 and the inner inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A with press-wrapping, and the outer inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> B are attached to the outside of the core 3. And forming a jacket 60 that covers the core 3 and the outer inclusions 40B.
- this manufacturing method it is possible to manufacture an optical fiber cable 100 having a stable waterproof performance, including the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the optical fiber cable 100 of the second embodiment.
- symbol may be attached
- the main body portion having the core 3 is formed in a rectangular shape (rectangular shape), and the support line portion having the support line 50 is formed in a circular shape in a cross sectional view.
- the longitudinal direction (X direction) is the direction in which the optical fiber cable 100 extends.
- the long side direction (width direction or Y direction) is a direction in which a pair of strength members 20 are arranged.
- the short side direction (thickness direction or Z direction) is a direction in which the pair of separators 30 are arranged, and is orthogonal to both the long side direction and the long side direction.
- the long side direction is a direction along the long side in the cross section of the optical fiber cable 100 (main body part).
- the short side direction is a direction along the short side in the cross section of the optical fiber cable 100 (main body part).
- the optical fiber cable 100 includes a core 3 having the optical fiber unit 10, a pair of strength members 20, and a jacket 60 as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the optical fiber cable 100 of the second embodiment includes a pair of separators 30. Also in the second embodiment, the optical fiber cable 100 has an inner inclusion 40A and an outer inclusion 40B.
- the optical fiber unit 10 is composed of a plurality of intermittently connected optical fiber tapes (intermittently fixed tape cores).
- the optical fiber unit 10 of the second embodiment is composed of a single intermittently connected optical fiber tape.
- the configuration of the optical fiber unit 10 can be changed as appropriate.
- the optical fiber unit 10 may be configured by a plurality of optical fiber tapes, or may be configured by bundling a plurality of single-core optical fibers 1.
- a 12-core optical fiber cable 100 is configured instead of an optical fiber cable that normally has 24 cores.
- the inner inclusion 40A has a role of securing the volume of the accommodation space in the first covering portion 60A.
- the inner inclusion 40A is a water absorbent yarn. Thereby, running water inside the core 3 (inside the presser winding 2) can be suppressed.
- the separator 30 is a member for facilitating the separation work of the jacket 60.
- the separator 30 is a tape-like (flat or belt-like) member, and is arranged between the core 3 (presser winding 2) and the outer jacket 60 along the longitudinal direction.
- the thickness of the separator 30 is about 0.2 mm, for example.
- the separator 30 is not fused or bonded to the jacket 60 and is formed of a material that can be easily peeled off from the jacket 60.
- the tape-shaped separator 30 is disposed so that the tape surface is parallel to the width direction.
- the pair of separators 30 are arranged side by side in the thickness direction.
- a core 3 is disposed between the pair of separators 30.
- the outer inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> B are disposed between the pair of separators 30.
- the outer cover 60 of the second embodiment collectively covers the periphery of the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, the pair of separators 30, the outer inclusions 40B, the support wires 50, and the like.
- the first covering portion 60A collectively covers the periphery of the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, the pair of separators 30, and the outer inclusion 40B.
- coated parts are formed in the substantially rectangular shape in the cross section.
- a plurality of notches 60N are formed on the outer surface of the first covering portion 60A.
- a pair of notches 60N are provided on the upper and lower surfaces, respectively, but one notch may be formed on the upper and lower surfaces. Further, the notch 60N may be omitted as in the first embodiment. It is desirable that the set temperature when extruding the jacket 60 is lower than the melting point of the separator 30 or the presser winding 2.
- the outer inclusion 40B is vertically attached to the outer side of the core 3, and the inner inclusion 40A is twisted and arranged in an SZ shape inside the core 3.
- the position (position in the cross section of the optical fiber cable 100) of the inner inclusion 40A with respect to the core 3 changes along a longitudinal direction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B from being biased and arranged inside the optical fiber cable 100, and it is possible to suppress a local decrease in waterproof properties. Further, even if the inner inclusion 40A contracts, the optical fiber unit 10 does not have to be wound around the inner inclusion 40A, so that an increase in transmission loss of the optical fiber 1 can be suppressed.
- the outer inclusion 40B is arranged so as not to be adjacent to the overlapping region 2a of the presser winding 2. Thereby, it can suppress that the outer inclusion 40B enters the inside of the presser winding 2 from the overlapping region 2a.
- the outer inclusions 40B are arranged so as not to be adjacent to the overlapping region 2a of the presser winding 2 while approaching the edge of the presser winding 2 that is outside the overlapping region 2a.
- the outer inclusion 40B is viewed from the overlapping region 2a so as to approach the edge of the presser winding 2 outside the overlapping region 2a (the lower side in the drawing). It is arranged near the left side (the support line 50 side). Thereby, it can further suppress that the outer inclusion 40B enters the inside of the presser winding 2 from the overlapping region 2a.
- FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the manufacturing apparatus 70 for the optical fiber cable 100 according to the second embodiment.
- the manufacturing apparatus 70 includes a supply source of each member, a core collecting machine 71, an extruder 72, a cooling machine 73, and a drum 74.
- the core aggregation machine 71 arranges the inner inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A in an SZ shape inside the core 3.
- the method of twisting the inner inclusions 40A in the SZ shape by the core aggregation machine 71 may be the first to fourth twisting methods described above, or other methods.
- the extruder 72 is supplied with the core 3, the pair of strength members 20, the outer inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> B, and the support wires 50.
- the pair of separators 30 are also provided. Supplied.
- an optical fiber cable 100 in which each member is collectively covered with a jacket 60 is formed by extruding the molten resin from the die hole while inserting each member into a die hole (not shown) of the extruder 72. Manufactured.
- the optical fiber cable 100 includes a core 3 having the optical fiber unit 10, an outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B, a pair of strength members 20, a pair of separators 30, a support wire 50, and a jacket 60. And.
- the X direction is a direction in which the optical fiber cable 100 extends.
- the Y direction is a direction in which the pair of strength members 20 face each other.
- the Z direction is a direction orthogonal to both the X direction and the Y direction.
- the X direction is referred to as the longitudinal direction
- the Y direction is referred to as the width
- the Z direction is referred to as the thickness direction.
- a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is referred to as a transverse cross section.
- the optical fiber unit 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called intermittently fixed tape core wire, and is formed by intermittently connecting a plurality of optical fibers 1 with a connecting portion 11. More specifically, a plurality of optical fibers 1 are arranged in parallel, and adjacent optical fibers 1 are connected by a connecting portion 11. The connecting portions 11 are arranged at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction. With respect to the position of the connecting portion 11 that connects the adjacent optical fibers 1, the connecting portion 11 that connects the adjacent optical fibers 1 next to the adjacent optical fibers 1 is disposed at a position shifted in the longitudinal direction. ing. Thus, the connection part 11 is arrange
- the connecting portion 11 is formed of, for example, a UV curable resin or the like, and is bonded to the adjacent optical fibers 1 to connect these optical fibers 1 to each other.
- the optical fibers 1 connected to each other by the connecting portion 11 are pulled away from each other in the width direction of the optical fiber unit 10 with fingers, so that the connecting portions 11 are separated from the optical fiber 1 by the force of fingers.
- the connected state can be released.
- the configuration of the optical fiber unit 10 is not limited to the intermittently fixed tape core wire. For example, a configuration in which a plurality of optical fibers 1 are bundled with a binding material or the like may be used.
- an optical fiber or an optical fiber core can be used as the optical fiber 1.
- the primary layer or secondary layer covering the bare wire of the optical fiber 1 is preferably formed of a UV curable resin.
- the secondary layer itself may be colored, or a colored layer may be further provided on the outer periphery of the secondary layer. Alternatively, an identification marking may be provided on the outer periphery of the optical fiber 1.
- the core 3 is formed by wrapping the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A with the presser winding 2.
- the inner inclusion 40A is arranged inside the presser winding 2.
- a plastic tape member or the like can be used as the presser winding 2.
- a material of the presser winding for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be used.
- the inner inclusion 40A it is desirable to use a yarn whose fineness can be freely changed.
- a material for forming the inner inclusion 40A for example, polypropylene (PP), polyester (PEs), or the like can be used.
- PP yarn is used as the inner inclusion 40A.
- the material of the inner inclusion 40A is not limited to PP yarn, and a part or all of the material may be replaced with water absorbing yarn.
- the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A are wrapped by the presser winding 2 in a state of being twisted in an SZ shape.
- intermediate post-branching work and the like can be facilitated while suppressing the application of tension and lateral pressure to the optical fiber 1.
- the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40A may be twisted together in a spiral shape.
- the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> B is disposed in the gap between the presser winding 2 and the jacket 60, that is, outside the core 3.
- the outer inclusion 40B can be formed using PP yarn or the like, like the inner inclusion 40A. In this manner, by disposing the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B on the inner side and the outer side of the core 3, respectively, running water on both the inner side and the outer side of the core 3 can be prevented.
- the inner inclusion 40A also plays a role of securing the volume of the accommodation space described later when the number of cores of the optical fiber 1 included in the core 3 is small.
- the accommodation space it is possible to prevent the accommodation space from being excessively narrowed by the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A resisting the pressure of the resin that becomes the outer cover 60 when the outer cover 60 is extruded.
- the upper and lower limits of the cross-sectional area of the accommodation space are provided, and the amount of the inner inclusion 40A is adjusted so that the cross-sectional area of the accommodation space is within the range of the upper and lower limits. Also good.
- the pair of strength members 20 are arranged so as to sandwich the core 3 and the outer inclusion 40B in the width direction.
- a steel wire, metal fiber, aramid fiber, glass fiber, carbon fiber, FRP (fiber reinforced plastic), or the like can be used as the tensile body 20 .
- the strength member 20 plays a role of suppressing the action of the tension on the optical fiber 1 against the tension acting on the optical fiber 1 in the longitudinal direction.
- the pair of separators 30 are arranged so as to sandwich the core 3 and the outer inclusion 40B in the thickness direction.
- Each separator 30 is formed in a plate shape extending in the width direction in a cross-sectional view, and is disposed substantially parallel to each other. Between the pair of separators 30, the jacket 60 partially enters from both sides in the width direction.
- the pair of separators 30 and the outer cover 60 that enters between the pair of separators form a substantially rectangular accommodation space in a cross-sectional view.
- the core 3 and the outer inclusion 40B are disposed in the substantially rectangular accommodation space.
- the separator 30 As the material of the separator 30, a sheet material such as polypropylene, polyamide, or polyimide can be used.
- the separator 30 is preferably formed of a material having a melting point higher than that of the outer cover 60 in order to prevent the outer cover 60 from being fused with the outer cover 60 when the outer cover 60 is extruded.
- the support wire 50 is formed of a steel wire or the like.
- the outer diameter of the support wire 50 is larger than the outer diameter of the strength member 20.
- the support line 50 and the pair of strength members 20 are arranged side by side in the width direction.
- the support line 50 is used as a suspension line for the overhead of the optical fiber cable 100.
- the optical fiber cable 100 may not include the support wire 50.
- the jacket 60 includes a first covering portion 60A, a second covering portion 60B, and a connecting portion 60C that connects the first covering portion 60A and the second covering portion 60B to each other.
- the first covering portion 60A integrally covers the core 3, the outer inclusion 40B, the pair of separators 30, and the pair of strength members 20.
- the second covering portion 60B covers the support wire 50.
- coated parts are formed in the substantially rectangular shape by the cross sectional view.
- a notch 60N is formed in a portion of the first covering portion 60A that covers the separator 30.
- the notch 60 ⁇ / b> N is formed in a V shape in a cross-sectional view and gradually decreases in width toward the separator 30.
- a pair of notches 60N are formed on the upper end surface and the lower end surface of the first covering portion 60A.
- Examples of the material of the outer cover 60 include polyolefins such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer (EEA), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), and ethylene propylene copolymer (EP) ( PO) resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the like can be used.
- the jacket 60 can be formed by extrusion molding or the like. Even in this case, since the optical fiber unit 10 is wrapped with the presser winding 2, it is possible to prevent the outer sheath 60 that flows at a high temperature from entering the gap between the optical fibers 1. In addition, it is desirable that the set temperature at the time of extruding the outer jacket 60 is lower than the melting point of the separator 30 or the presser winding 2 so that the separator 30 and the presser winding 2 and the outer cover 60 are not fused.
- the optical fiber cable 100 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which four intermittently fixed tape cores are used as the optical fiber unit 10 and six of these intermittently fixed tape cores are wrapped with the presser winding 2.
- As the inner inclusion 40A one water absorption yarn made of PEs having 1670 dtex was used.
- As the outer inclusion 40B one water absorption yarn made of 1670 dtex PEs was used.
- As the presser roll 2 a PET tape material having a thickness of 0.25 mm was used. The thickness of the first covering portion 60A in the thickness direction is about 3.5 mm, and the width in the width direction is about 5.5 mm.
- the mounting density of the optical fiber 1 in the housing space formed by the pair of separators 30 and the jacket 60 that has entered between the separators 30 is in the range of 8.5 to 10.9 fibers / mm 2. became.
- the mounting density of the optical fiber is a numerical value defined by the following formula (1).
- Equation (1) d is the mounting density of the optical fiber, N is the number of optical fiber cores, S is the cross-sectional area of the accommodation space, and P is each member accommodated in the accommodation space (inner inclusion 40A, outer inclusion). 40B is the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the presser winding 2).
- d N ⁇ (SP) (1)
- the following advantages can be obtained by setting the mounting density d of the optical fiber 1 within a predetermined range. That is, if the mounting density d of the optical fiber 1 is too small, the possibility that the optical fiber 1 moves in the accommodation space increases. Moreover, the running water length at the time of a waterproof test becomes long, and possibility that it will fail a waterproof test becomes large. On the other hand, if the mounting density d of the optical fiber 1 is too large, transmission loss may increase.
- the numerical range of the mounting density d described above is suitable as an index for achieving the desired performance of the optical fiber cable 100 when the amounts of the inner inclusions 40A and the outer inclusions 40B are fixed, for example.
- the mounting density d described above does not limit the present invention, and the optical fiber cable 100 may be defined by an index other than the mounting density d depending on the type, shape, application, and the like of the optical fiber cable 100. .
- the core 3 was formed by wrapping the optical fiber unit 10 and the inner inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> A with the presser winding 2 while SZ twisting them. Moreover, while forming the core 3, the outer inclusions 40B and the like were vertically attached to the core 3, and the first covering portion 60A was extruded around each member.
- the extra length ratio is 99.85% to 100%.
- the range was 2%.
- the surplus length ratio refers to the ratio of the length of the outer inclusion 40B in a tensionless state to the length of the outer jacket 60 in the longitudinal direction. The length of the outer inclusion 40B in the tension-free state was measured by removing the outer inclusion 40B from the outer jacket 60.
- Table 1 shows the results of confirming the transmission loss and waterproof performance of the plurality of optical fiber cables 100 having different surplus length ratios.
- the transmission loss at a wavelength of 1550 nm was measured by OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).
- Table 1 below shows the maximum value of the transmission loss of the 24 optical fibers 1 included in each optical fiber cable 100.
- the waterproof test was performed according to IEC 60794-1-22 F5B using tap water under conditions of a head length of 1 m and 24 hours. As a result, the case where the running water length was 3 m or less was accepted, and the case where the running water length exceeded 3 m was regarded as unacceptable.
- Example 1 As shown in Table 1, within the range where the extra length ratio is 99.95% or more (Example 1), the transmission loss was 0.25 dB / km or less and the running water length was 3 m or less, and good results were obtained. . On the other hand, in the case where the extra length ratio is 99.85% (Comparative Example 1), the transmission loss is 0.28 dB / km, and the transmission loss is larger than that of Example 1, resulting in a failure. . This is considered to be due to the fact that Comparative Example 1 has a greater tension to act on the outer inclusion 40B than Example 1.
- the extra length ratio of the outer inclusion 40B is 99.95% or more in order to keep the tension of the outer inclusion 40B within an appropriate range and suppress an increase in transmission loss.
- the extra length ratio is 100.3% or more, the tension applied to the outer inclusion 40B when the outer inclusion 40B is covered with the first covering portion 60A is too low, so that the light is stably emitted. It was difficult to manufacture the fiber cable 100. Therefore, from the viewpoint of stably manufacturing the optical fiber cable 100, the extra length ratio is more preferably 100.2% or less.
- optical fiber cable 100A of Comparative Example 2 As shown in FIG. 13 was manufactured and performance was confirmed.
- the optical fiber cable 100A of the comparative example 2 does not have the inner inclusion 40A, and the amount of inclusions including the inner inclusion 40A and the outer inclusion 40B in the first embodiment is arranged as the outer inclusion 40C. did. That is, the optical fiber cable 100A of Comparative Example 2 has the same configuration as that of the optical fiber cable 100 of Example 1, except that the inner inclusion 40A of Example 1 is disposed outside the core 3.
- Example 1 As shown in Table 1, in the optical fiber cable 100A of Comparative Example 2, the running water length exceeded 3 m, and the result of the waterproof test was rejected. This is because the inclusion in the inner side of the presser winding 2 does not exist, so that running water in the core 3 cannot be suppressed. From this, it can be seen that the inner inclusion 40A in Example 1 improves the waterproof performance of the optical fiber cable 100.
- the presser winding 2 is greatly depressed toward the inside of the core 3 by the outer inclusion 40 ⁇ / b> C.
- the core 3 is greatly deformed in this way, when the optical fiber unit 10 is twisted inside the core 3, the optical fiber unit 10 is caught by the recessed portion of the presser winding 2, and is not properly twisted.
- the twisting is easily inhibited by the deformation of the core 3.
- the inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A and 40 ⁇ / b> B are arranged separately on both the inner side and the outer side of the core 3, thereby reducing deformation of the core 3. ing. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such as the optical fiber unit 10 not being properly twisted.
- the inclusions 40 ⁇ / b> A and 40 ⁇ / b> B are arranged on both the inside and the outside of the core 3, so that the running on both the inside and the outside of the core 3 is performed. Water can be prevented and waterproof performance can be secured. Further, for example, compared to the case where inclusions are arranged only outside the core 3, the inclusions are arranged separately on both the inner side and the outer side of the core 3 so that the outer inclusions press the core 3. The deformation of the core 3 can be reduced.
- the transmission loss of the optical fiber 1 can be suppressed small by making the extra length ratio of the outer inclusion 40B 99.95% or more. Furthermore, when the extra length ratio of the outer inclusion 40B is set to 100.2% or less, the optical fiber cable 100 can be manufactured more stably.
- a 4-fiber intermittent fixed tape core wire is used as the optical fiber unit 10 and the total number of cores included in the core 3 is 24.
- the number of cores of the optical fiber unit 10 and the core 3 are The total number of hearts included can be changed as appropriate.
- the mounting density is 6.5 to 13.5 / mm 2 in the case of 8 cores, and 6.8 to in the case of 12 cores. It was 10.6 pieces / mm 2 .
- the mounting density was 7.5 to 9.0 pieces / mm 2 .
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本願は、2017年6月2日に日本に出願された特願2017-109872号、および2018年3月6日に日本に出願された特願2018-039696号に基づき優先権を主張し、その内容をここに援用する。
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図1は、第1実施形態の光ファイバケーブル100の長手方向に直交する断面図(以下、単に横断面図という)である。以下、光ファイバケーブル100の長手方向を単に長手方向といい、X軸で表す。
光ファイバケーブル100は、コア3を有する本体部と、支持線50を有する支持線部とを備えている。本体部および支持線部は、横断面視で略円形に形成されている。本体部の外径は、支持線部の外径よりも大きい。
本実施形態では、内側介在物40Aは、吸水性ヤーンである。このように、内側介在物40Aが吸水性を有することで、コア3の内側(押え巻き2の内側)における走水を抑制することができる。なお、内側介在物40Aとしては、繊度を自由に変更できるヤーンを用いることが望ましい。
光ファイバユニット10(複数の光ファイバ1)は、コア3(押え巻き2)の内部において、SZ状に撚られて配置されている。これにより、伝送損失を抑制することができるとともに、中間後分岐作業時に光ファイバ1を取り出し易くすることができる。
図4は、光ファイバケーブル100の製造装置70の説明図である。製造装置70は、各部材の供給源と、コア集合機71と、押出機72と、冷却機73と、ドラム74とを有する。
冷却機73は、光ファイバケーブル100の外被60を冷却する装置である。ドラム74は、光ファイバケーブル100を巻き取る部材である。
図5Aは、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの第1の撚り方法の説明図である。
コア集合機71は、揺動回転(SZ方向に回転)する回転板6(目板)を有する。回転板6は、円形の板状に形成されている。回転板6は、光ファイバユニット10(光ファイバテープ)を挿通させるための複数のユニット用穴6aと、内側介在物40Aを挿通させるための介在用穴6bとを有する。ここでは、1枚の回転板6にユニット用穴6a及び介在用穴6bが設けられているが、ユニット用穴6a及び介在用穴6bが別々の回転板6に設けられていても良い。ユニット用穴6a及び介在用穴6bが別々の回転板6に設けられる場合、第1の撚り方法では、2枚の回転板6が同期して揺動回転することになる。第1の撚り方法は、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aを一緒に撚るため、「共撚り」と呼ばれることがある。
図6Aは、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの第2の撚り方法の説明図である。
コア集合機71は、揺動回転(SZ方向に回転)する2枚の回転板7A、7Bを有する。2枚の回転板7A、7Bには、光ファイバユニット10(光ファイバテープ)を撚るためのユニット用回転板7Aと、内側介在物40Aを撚るための介在用回転板7Bと、が含まれる。ユニット用回転板7Aおよび介在用回転板7Bは、円形の板状に形成さている。
第2の撚り方法では、2枚の回転板7A、7Bの揺動周期や揺動角度を別々に設定可能である。
第2の撚り方法の場合、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの撚りピッチや回転方向の反転位置を異ならせることが可能である。また、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの撚り角度も異ならせることが可能である。つまり、第2の撚り方法によれば、内側介在物40Aの撚りピッチや撚り角度などを光ファイバユニット10の撚りに対して独立して任意に設定できる。
図7Aは、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの第3の撚り方法の説明図である。
コア集合機71は、光ファイバユニット10(光ファイバテープ)を撚るために揺動回転(SZ方向に回転)するユニット用回転板7Aを有する。第3の撚り方法では、第1の撚り方法及び第2の撚り方法とは異なり、内側介在物40Aを撚るための回転板が設けられていないため、コア集合機71の構成を簡易にできる。
第3の撚り方法の場合、内側介在物40Aの撚り角度は、光ファイバユニット10の撚り角度よりも小さくなる。また、内側介在物40Aのバックテンションを調整することによって、光ファイバユニット10のSZ状の撚りに対する内側介在物40Aの撚りの位相を変更させることも可能である。第3の撚り方法においても、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの撚りピッチ、回転方向の反転位置、及び撚り角度のうちの少なくとも1つを異ならせることができる。したがって、光ファイバユニット10(光ファイバ1の束)の外周に形成されたSZ状の溝を横切るように内側介在物40Aを配置することができる。
図8は、光ファイバユニット10と内側介在物40Aの第4の撚り方法の説明図(概念図)である。
なおこの効果は、複数の光ファイバ1を一方向に(螺旋状に)撚り合わせた場合にも得ることができる。すなわち、撚り合わされた複数の光ファイバ1の束の外周に形成された、隣り合う光ファイバ1同士の溝を横切るように内側介在物40Aを配置することで、光ファイバ1の撚り状態に関わらず防水性能を高めることができる。
図9は、第2実施形態の光ファイバケーブル100の横断面図である。第1実施形態と同様の部材については、同じ符号を付けて、説明を省略することがある。
本実施形態では、横断面視において、コア3を有する本体部は長方形状(矩形状)に形成され、支持線50を有する支持線部は円形状に形成されている。
図10は、第2実施形態の光ファイバケーブル100の製造装置70の説明図である。第2実施形態においても、製造装置70は、各部材の供給源と、コア集合機71と、押出機72と、冷却機73と、ドラム74とを有する。コア集合機71は、内側介在物40Aをコア3の内側でSZ状に撚って配置する。なお、コア集合機71が内側介在物40AをSZ状に撚る方法は、前述の第1~第4の撚り方法でも良いし、他の方法でも良い。押出機72には、第1実施形態と同様にコア3と、一対の抗張力体20と、外側介在物40Bと、支持線50とが供給されるとともに、第2実施形態では一対のセパレータ30も供給される。押出機72のダイス穴(不図示)に各部材を挿通しながら、ダイス穴から溶融樹脂を押し出すことによって、図9に示すように、各部材を外被60で一括被覆した光ファイバケーブル100が製造される。
以下、本実施形態に係る光ファイバケーブルの構成を、図11~図13を参照しながら説明する。
図11に示すように、光ファイバケーブル100は、光ファイバユニット10を有するコア3と、外側介在物40Bと、一対の抗張力体20と、一対のセパレータ30と、支持線50と、外被60と、を備えている。
なお、光ファイバユニット10の構成は間欠固定テープ心線に限らず、例えば複数の光ファイバ1が結束材などで束ねられた構成であってもよい。
押さえ巻き2としては、プラスチック製のテープ部材などを用いることができる。押さえ巻き2の材質としては、例えばポリエチレンテレフタラート(PET)を用いることができる。
なお、光ファイバユニット10および内側介在物40Aは、螺旋状に撚り合されていてもよい。
第1被覆部60Aは、コア3、外側介在物40B、一対のセパレータ30、および一対の抗張力体20を一体に被覆している。第2被覆部60Bは、支持線50を被覆している。
光ファイバケーブル100からコア3を取り出す場合は、各ノッチ60Nに切り込み刃などを当接させて、セパレータ30を覆っている第1被覆部60Aを切り裂く。これにより、第1被覆部60Aを分割して、容易にコア3を取り出すことができる。
本実施例の光ファイバケーブル100は、光ファイバユニット10として4心の間欠固定テープ心線を用い、この間欠固定テープ心線を6つ、押さえ巻き2で包んだ構成とした。内側介在物40Aとして、1670dtexのPEs製の吸水ヤーンを1本用いた。外側介在物40Bとして、1670dtexのPEs製の吸水ヤーンを1本用いた。押さえ巻き2として、厚さが0.25mmのPET製のテープ材を用いた。第1被覆部60Aの、厚さ方向の厚みは約3.5mmであり、幅方向の幅は約5.5mmである。一対のセパレータ30と、これらセパレータ30間に入り込んだ外被60と、によって形成された収容空間内における、光ファイバ1の実装密度は、8.5~10.9本/mm2の範囲内となった。なお、光ファイバの実装密度は、以下の数式(1)によって定義される数値である。数式(1)において、dは光ファイバの実装密度、Nは光ファイバの心数、Sは収容空間の断面積、Pは収容空間内に収容された各部材(内側介在物40A、外側介在物40B、押さえ巻き2)の断面積の和である。
d=N÷(S-P) …(1)
なお、上記した実装密度dの数値範囲は、例えば内側介在物40Aおよび外側介在物40Bの量を固定した場合に、光ファイバケーブル100を所望の性能とするための指標として好適である。ただし、上記した実装密度dは、本発明を限定するものではなく、光ファイバケーブル100の種類、形状、用途などに応じて、実装密度d以外の指標によって光ファイバケーブル100を規定してもよい。
また、防水試験は、IEC 60794-1-22 F5Bに従い、水道水を用いて、水頭長1m、24時間の条件で実行した。この結果、走水長が3m以下の場合を合格、走水長が3mを超えた場合を不合格とした。
これに対して、余長率が99.85%の場合(比較例1)では、伝送損失が0.28dB/kmであり、実施例1と比較して伝送損失が大きく、不合格となった。これは、比較例1は実施例1よりも外側介在物40Bに作用させる張力が大きいことに起因していると考えられる。
以上のことから、外側介在物40Bの張力を適正な範囲内として伝送損失の増大を抑えるために、外側介在物40Bの余長率を99.95%以上とすることが好ましい。
従って、光ファイバケーブル100を安定して製造する観点から、余長率は100.2%以下とすることがより好ましい。
次に、図13に示すような比較例2の光ファイバケーブル100Aを製造して性能を確認した。比較例2の光ファイバケーブル100Aは、内側介在物40Aを有しておらず、実施例1における内側介在物40Aと外側介在物40Bとを合わせた量の介在物を、外側介在物40Cとして配置した。つまり、比較例2の光ファイバケーブル100Aは、実施例1の内側介在物40Aをコア3の外側に配置した点を除き、実施例1の光ファイバケーブル100と同様の構成である。
さらに、例えばコア3の外側にのみ介在物を配置する場合と比較して、介在物をコア3の内側と外側の両方に分けて配置することで、外側の介在物がコア3を押し付けることによるコア3の変形を低減することができる。
さらに、外側介在物40Bの余長率を100.2%以下とすることで、光ファイバケーブル100をより安定して製造することが可能となる。
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- 複数の光ファイバと内側介在物とを押え巻きで包んで形成されたコアと、
前記コアの外側に配置された外側介在物と、
前記コアおよび外側介在物を被覆する外被と、を備える光ファイバケーブル。 - 前記外側介在物および前記内側介在物は吸水性を有する、請求項1に記載の光ファイバケーブル。
- 前記内側介在物は、前記光ファイバケーブルの長手方向に沿って、前記コア内における位置が変化するように配置されている、請求項1または2に記載の光ファイバケーブル。
- 前記外側介在物は前記コアに縦添えされている、請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載の光ファイバケーブル。
- 前記複数の光ファイバは撚り合わされ、
前記複数の光ファイバの束の外周には、隣り合う光ファイバ同士の間の溝が形成され、
前記内側介在物は、前記溝を横切るように配置されている、請求項1から4のいずれか1項に記載の光ファイバケーブル。 - 前記押え巻きは、その両縁が重なる重複領域を有するように巻かれており、
前記外側介在物は、前記重複領域に隣接しない位置に配置されている、請求項1から5のいずれか1項に記載の光ファイバケーブル。 - 前記外被が横断面視で矩形状に形成されている、請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載の光ファイバケーブル。
- 前記コアを挟んで配置された一対のセパレータをさらに備え、
各セパレータは、前記コアと前記外被との間に位置している、請求項7に記載の光ファイバケーブル。 - 複数の光ファイバおよび内側介在物を押え巻きで包んでコアを形成する工程と、
前記コアの外側に外側介在物を添えた状態で、前記コアおよび前記外側介在物を被覆する外被を形成する工程と、を有する、光ファイバケーブルの製造方法。
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