Force Analysis and Simulation of Optical Fiber Clew for Wired Communication Buoy

To solve the end plate extrusion deformation problem of the wired communication buoy′s optical fiber clew, which is made from lightweight material, in the winding process of guidance optical cable, this paper analyzes the force and deformation of the end plate and shell by considering the structure features and winding process of the optical fiber clew, and employs the theory of plate and shell mechanics to derive the balanced differential equation, geometric equation and physical equation of the end plate deformation. Moreover, a simulation of the end plate deformation is conducted according to real boundary condition and the characteristics of the lightweight material, and the main factors affecting the end plate deformation are determined. The research is of benefit to the design of the wired communication buoy′s optical fiber clew.