Wiping device, wiping method and fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping device

Abstract

The present invention provides a wiping device, wherein a connector carrier can be mounted on a frame laterally and movably, and is provided with a connector clamp. A transmission drive device drives the connector carrier to move laterally. In the wiping assembly, a wiping bracket can be mounted on the frame vertically and movably, and a wiping platform is provided on the wiping bracket. A wiping paper driving wheel and a wiping paper driven wheel are respectively rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket, and a wiping paper set through the wiping platform is provided therebetween. The wiping drive device drives the wiping paper driving wheel to extract the wiping paper from the wiping paper driven wheel, thereby the wiping paper continuously passes through the wiping platform to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector, and the wiping feed device drives the wiping bracket to move vertically. The present invention also provides a wiping method using the above-mentioned wiping device and a fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping device. The above-mentioned wiping device can be used in a wiping assembly for fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping, which can improve the end face wiping efficiency and wiping effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of optical fiber production technology, in particular to a wiping device and a wiping method for fully-automatic optical fiber connector end face wiping, and also to a fully-automatic optical fiber connector end face wiping device. Background Art

[0002] Fiber optic connectors, also known as fiber optic patch cords, are primarily structured around optical fiber cables and optical fiber plugs connected to the ends of the cables. During the fiber optic connector production process, the end face of the optical fiber cable extending from the optical fiber plug must be polished, cleaned, dried, wiped, and inspected. Due to the extensive manual labor involved in the production process, the end face is easily contaminated, which can affect the connection performance of the fiber optic connector. Currently, this end face is typically wiped manually by workers, resulting in poor wiping and the risk of forgetting to wipe or missing a wipe. Inadequate wiping of the end face can result in a high scrap rate in the subsequent end face inspection process, requiring multiple cleanings before end face inspection can be performed. This can easily lead to multiple reworks during the production process, significantly impacting fiber optic production efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a wiping device or method that can be applied to fully automated wiping of the end face of an optical fiber connector to improve wiping efficiency and effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a wiping device and a wiping method for fully-automatic wiping of the end face of an optical fiber connector, which can improve the end face wiping efficiency and wiping effect.

[0005] The present invention provides a wiping device for fully-automatic wiping of the end face of an optical fiber connector, comprising a frame, a connector carrier, a transmission drive device and a wiping assembly, wherein the connector carrier can be installed on the frame laterally and is provided with a connector clamp for installing the optical fiber connector, the transmission drive device is used to drive the connector carrier to move laterally, in the wiping assembly, the wiping bracket can be installed on the frame vertically and movably, the wiping platform is arranged on the wiping bracket and corresponds to the end face of the optical fiber connector, the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping paper driven wheel are respectively rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket and are located on both sides of the wiping platform, a wiping paper arranged through the wiping platform is provided between the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping paper driven wheel, the wiping drive device is used to drive the wiping paper driving wheel to extract the wiping paper from the wiping paper driven wheel, thereby, the wiping paper continuously passes through the wiping platform to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector, and the wiping feeding device is used to drive the wiping bracket to move vertically.

[0006] In one embodiment, the frame is provided with a clamp fixing device corresponding to the connector clamp; the clamp fixing device includes fixed force seats respectively slidably installed on both sides of the connector clamp, and the fixed force seats are respectively fixed with clamp fixing plates, and a fixed force applicator is provided between the fixed force seat and the frame.

[0007] In one embodiment, the transmission drive device includes two transmission pulleys rotatably mounted on the frame, a double-sided toothed belt is provided between the two transmission pulleys, and the connector carrier is provided with a transmission toothed plate that is constantly engaged with the double-sided toothed belt, wherein one of the transmission pulleys is connected to a transmission drive unit.

[0008] In one embodiment, the frame includes a transversely extending beam, and the two conveyor pulleys are rotatably mounted on two transversely separated positions of the beam. In the connector carrier, the carrier body can be laterally slidably mounted on the beam, and the conveyor toothed plate is elastically supported on the carrier body by a first elastic element. The elastic force of the first elastic element causes the conveyor toothed plate to always engage with the double-sided toothed belt.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connector clamp includes an optical fiber clamp for fixing the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector; in the optical fiber clamp, the clamp body has a pressing force area, and the pressing force area is respectively provided with a plurality of upper wire grooves and a plurality of lower wire grooves extending vertically, and the upper wire grooves are vertically aligned with the lower wire grooves to allow the optical fiber of the plurality of optical fiber connectors to be clamped and fixed one by one, and the clamp is magnetically connected to the clamp body to press all the optical fiber wires onto the clamp body in the pressing force area.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connector clamp further comprises a plug fixing strip magnetically connected to the optical fiber line clamp for fixing the optical fiber plug of the optical fiber connector.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connector fixture includes a plug fixing strip for fixing the optical fiber plug of the optical fiber connector, the optical fiber plug has a convex portion, the plug fixing strip includes a base and a floating assembly, the base has a plurality of plug mounting holes, in the floating assembly, the pressing sleeve has a accommodating cavity and a top wall and a bottom wall respectively located on the top side and the bottom side of the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is transversely arranged in the pressing sleeve, the top wall has a first through hole, the bottom wall has a second through hole, the pressing sleeve fixing seat has a third through hole, after transversely penetrating the accommodating cavity, it is fixedly connected to the base, the push plate has a special-shaped hole, the special-shaped hole has a first hole portion and a second hole portion, the first hole portion allows the convex portion to pass through However, the second hole portion restricts the protrusion from passing through, and the push plate is arranged to be movable in the accommodating cavity to a position where the first hole portion or the second hole portion is aligned with the first through hole. When the first hole portion is aligned with the first through hole, the plug fixing strip allows the optical fiber plug to pass through and be inserted into the plug mounting hole, wherein the floating component is provided corresponding to each of the plug mounting holes, and the third through hole has a protruding ring, the protrusion can be supported by the protruding ring and clamped between the protruding ring and the push plate, and there is a gap between the bottom wall and the pressing sleeve fixing seat, and the third through hole has a second elastic element provided, and the second elastic element elastically presses against between the protruding ring and the bottom wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, a plurality of grooves are formed in the base, a ring tube is provided in the groove, the ring tube defines the plug mounting hole, and the second elastic element is a coil spring, and the coil spring is arranged around the outer circumference of the ring tube.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connector carrier is provided with two connector clamps, and the frame is provided with two wiping assemblies, and the wiping platforms of the two wiping assemblies respectively correspond to the optical fiber connectors installed on the two connector clamps.

[0014] In one embodiment, the wiping assembly further includes an active side roller and a driven side roller, which are respectively rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket and located on both sides of the wiping platform, and the active side roller is located between the wiping paper active wheel and the wiping platform, and the driven side roller is located between the wiping paper driven wheel and the wiping platform.

[0015] The present invention also provides a wiping method for fully automated wiping of the end face of an optical fiber connector, using the aforementioned wiping device, the wiping method comprising: transporting the connector carrier of the wiping device to the wiping bracket of the wiping device via the transport drive device of the wiping device and then stopping; the wiping feeding device of the wiping device drives the wiping bracket to feed until the wiping paper on the wiping platform contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector; the wiping driving device of the wiping device is started, driving the wiping paper active wheel to extract the wiping paper from the wiping paper driven wheel, thereby the wiping paper continuously passes through the wiping platform to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector; after wiping is completed, the wiping driving device stops; the wiping feeding device drives the wiping bracket to retract; and the connector carrier is transported away via the transport driving device.

[0016] In one embodiment, after the connector carrier is transferred to the wiping bracket and before the wiping feeding device drives the wiping bracket to feed, the connector clamp provided on the connector carrier is clamped and fixed by the clamp fixing device; after the wiping driving device stops, the clamp fixing device releases the clamping.

[0017] By adopting the above-mentioned wiping device and wiping method, the connector carrier can be driven by the transmission drive device to the wiping platform, and the wiping bracket is driven to feed so that the wiping platform is close to the connector fixture, and finally the wiping paper at the wiping platform contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector on the connector fixture. The wiping drive device is turned on, and the wiping paper is driven to move from the wiping paper driven wheel to the wiping paper active wheel. During the movement, the end face of the optical fiber connector will be continuously wiped, forming an automated end face wiping operation. Moreover, after the wiping is completed, the wiping bracket is driven to return to its position by the wiping feed device, and the connector carrier is transported to the next workstation by the transmission drive device, so that fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping and various processing can be achieved, which can not only significantly improve the end face wiping efficiency and improve the wiping effect, but also improve the processing efficiency and processing quality of the entire optical fiber connector production line.

[0018] The present invention also provides the following technical solutions for fully automated fiber optic connector end face wiping:

[0019] A fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping device comprises a frame, wherein: a connector carrier is mounted on the frame for transverse sliding movement, a connector clamp for mounting an optical fiber connector is provided on the connector carrier, and a transmission drive device is provided between the connector carrier and the frame; a wiping bracket is mounted on the frame for vertical sliding movement, a wiping platform corresponding to the end face of the optical fiber connector is provided on the wiping bracket, a wiping paper driving wheel and a wiping paper driven wheel are rotatably mounted on both sides of the wiping platform on the wiping bracket, a wiping paper set through the wiping platform is provided between the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping paper driven wheel, a wiping drive device is provided between the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping bracket, and a wiping feeding device is provided between the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping bracket, and a wiping feeding device is provided between the wiping bracket and the frame.

[0020] In the fully-automatic optical fiber connector end face wiping device, a fixture fixing device corresponding to the connector fixture is provided on the frame.

[0021] In the fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping device, the clamp fixing device includes fixed force seats slidably installed on both sides of the connector clamp, and the fixed force seats are respectively fixed with clamp fixing plates, and a fixed force applicator is provided between the fixed force seat and the frame.

[0022] In the fully-automatic optical fiber connector end face wiping device, the connector fixture includes a clamping base fixedly connected to the connector carrier, and a plug fixing strip is installed at the bottom of the clamping base.

[0023] In the fully automated optical fiber connector end face wiping device, the transmission drive device includes two transmission pulleys rotatably mounted on the frame, a double-sided toothed belt is provided between the two transmission pulleys, and the connector carrier is provided with a transmission toothed plate that is constantly engaged with the double-sided toothed belt, and one of the transmission pulleys is connected to a transmission drive motor.

[0024] In the fully-automatic optical fiber connector end face wiping device, the connector carrier is provided with two connector clamps, the frame is provided with two vertically slidably mounted wiping brackets, and each of the wiping brackets is provided with the wiping platform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary wiping device according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a plan view of an exemplary wiping assembly according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is a partial schematic diagram of an exemplary connector carrier according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 is a partial schematic diagram of an exemplary connector clamp according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary optical fiber line clamp according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary plug retaining strip according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 is an exploded view of an exemplary plug retention strip according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary plug retaining strip according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods and accompanying drawings. More details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can obviously be implemented in a variety of other ways different from the description. Those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations and deductions based on actual application situations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should not be limited by the content of this specific implementation method.

[0035] For example, a description later in the specification of a first feature being formed above or on a second feature may include an embodiment in which the first and second features are directly connected, or an embodiment in which an additional feature is formed between the first and second features, thereby eliminating the need for a direct connection between the first and second features. Furthermore, when a first element is described as being connected to or coupled to a second element, the description includes embodiments in which the first and second elements are directly connected or coupled to each other, as well as embodiments in which the first and second elements are indirectly connected or coupled to each other using one or more other intervening elements.

[0036] It should be understood that, herein, the optical fiber connector 8 includes an optical fiber line 81 and an optical fiber plug 82 . The optical fiber line 81 refers to the wire of the optical fiber connector 8 excluding the optical fiber plug (ceramic ferrule) 82 , including the optical fiber and the protective layer covering the optical fiber.

[0037] The exemplary overall configuration of the wiping device 100 is as follows: Figure 1The wiping device 100 can be used for fully automated wiping of the end face of an optical fiber connector. It should be understood that the drawings are only for illustration and are not drawn to scale, and should not be used to limit the actual scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0038] The wiping device 100 includes a frame 1, a connector carrier 2, a conveying drive device 20 and a wiping assembly 10 (including components such as the wiping bracket 6, the wiping platform 61, the wiping paper driving wheel 62 and the wiping paper driven wheel 63, the wiping drive device 66, the wiping feeding device 65, etc. which will be described below).

[0039] frame

[0040] The frame 1 may be, for example, a combination of aluminum profiles and plates, and its structural arrangement is well known to those skilled in the art, so the entire structure is not shown in the figure.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 1 may include a crossbeam 1a extending in the transverse direction D2, which may be made of, for example, an aluminum profile. The crossbeam 1a may be used to mount a conveyor drive device 20 to be described in detail below.

[0042] The frame 1 may further include a mounting plate 1b, which may be made of, for example, a steel plate. The mounting plate 1b may be used to mount a wiping assembly 10, which will be described in detail below. The crossbeam 1a may be fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1b to form the frame 1 together.

[0043] Connector carrier and conveyor drive

[0044] The connector carrier 2 can be movably mounted on the rack 1 along the horizontal direction D2 and is provided with a connector clamp 3 for mounting the optical fiber connector 8. The local details of the connector carrier 2 are as follows: Figure 3 shown.

[0045] The transport drive 20 is used to drive the connector carrier 2 along the horizontal direction D2. The connector carrier 2 is provided with a connector fixture 3 for mounting the optical fiber connector 8. The transport drive 20 can be provided between the connector carrier 2 and the frame 1. The transport drive 20 can drive the connector carrier 2 to slide, thereby transporting the optical fiber connector 8 on the connector fixture 3 between different workstations.

[0046] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the connector carrier 2 may include a carrier body 26 and a transmission toothed plate 23 .

[0047] The carrier body 26 can be slidably mounted on the crossbeam 1a of the frame 1 along the transverse direction D2. For example, the bottom of the crossbeam 1a can be provided with a slide groove 11a extending along the transverse direction D2. The upper portion of the carrier body 26 is provided with a slider 26a, which cooperates with the slide groove 11a to be slidably mounted below the crossbeam 1a along the transverse direction D2. The connector carrier 2 is slidably mounted on the frame 1 (specifically, the crossbeam 1a) in a transverse direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the sliding mounting of the connector carrier 2 uses a slide groove and slider structure. It is understood that the sliding mounting can also be achieved using structures such as guide rods and guide sleeves.

[0048] The transmission toothed plate 23 can be in constant mesh with the double-sided toothed belt 22, described in detail below. In the illustrated embodiment, the transmission toothed plate 23 is elastically supported on the carrier body 26 by a first elastic element 23a. The elastic force of the first elastic element 23a keeps the transmission toothed plate 23 in constant mesh with the double-sided toothed belt 22, described in detail below.

[0049] In the illustrated embodiment, the transmission drive device 20 may include two transmission pulleys 21 rotatably mounted on the frame 1, with a double-sided toothed belt 22 interposed between the two transmission pulleys 21. The two transmission pulleys 21 may be rotatably mounted on the crossbeam 1a of the frame 1 at two locations spaced apart along the transverse direction D2. As previously described, the connector carrier 2 may be provided with a transmission toothed plate 23 that is constantly engaged with the double-sided toothed belt 22. One of the transmission pulleys 21 may be connected to a transmission drive unit 25. In the illustrated embodiment, the transmission drive unit 25 may be a transmission drive motor. Specifically, one of the transmission pulleys 21 may be connected to the transmission drive motor. The motor shaft of the transmission drive motor of the transmission drive unit 25, which outputs rotational motion, may be fixedly connected to one of the transmission pulleys 21, driving the transmission pulley 21 to rotate, thereby driving the double-sided toothed belt 22 to follow. The double-sided toothed belt 22 also drives the other meshed transmission pulley 21 to rotate. In another embodiment, the transmission drive unit 25 may be any other drive source that outputs rotational motion to drive the transmission pulley 21 to rotate.

[0050] Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 1 may be equipped with a belt tensioning device 24 corresponding to the double-sided toothed belt 22. The belt tensioning device 24 can provide the double-sided toothed belt 22 with an ideal tensioning force, ensuring that the transmission toothed plate 23 maintains a good meshing state with the double-sided toothed belt 22. The belt tensioning device 24 is a commonly known technique and will not be described in detail here. When the transmission drive motor, serving as the transmission drive unit 25, drives the transmission pulley 21 to rotate, the double-sided toothed belt 22 is driven. Due to the meshing action, the transmission toothed plate 23 moves along with the double-sided toothed belt 22, achieving sliding of the connector carrier 2, i.e., movement along the lateral direction D2. When the optical fiber connector 8 on the connector fixture 3 to be mounted on the connector carrier 2 reaches a specified position, a position sensor can be provided on the frame 1 to sense the position of the connector carrier 2. The sensing signal generated by the position sensor can be used as a stop signal for the transmission drive motor (as an example of the transmission drive unit 25). The above control is a commonly known technique in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0051] The outer ring teeth of the double-sided toothed belt 22 can be aligned with the top side teeth 23b of the transmission toothed plate 23 (e.g. Figure 3 As shown, when the transmission drive unit 25 drives the transmission pulley 21 to rotate and drives the double-sided toothed belt 22 to follow, the outer ring teeth and the top side teeth 23b are engaged and drive the connector carrier 2. At the same time, the slider 26a and the guide groove 11a limit its movement direction to the horizontal direction D2, thereby transporting the optical fiber connector 8 carried on the connector carrier 2 from the upstream position to the downstream position along the horizontal direction D2. Furthermore, the slider 26a can include multiple pulleys 26b. The multiple pulleys 26b can reduce the friction when the slider 26a moves in the guide groove 11a, making the overall sliding of the slider 26a smoother.

[0052] The top teeth 23b of the transmission toothed plate 23 mesh with the outer teeth of the double-sided toothed belt 22. Compressing or releasing the first elastic element 23a increases or decreases the distance between the transmission toothed plate 23 and the carrier body 26, adjusting the degree of engagement. The first elastic element 23a can be a compression spring, arranged around the periphery of a guide rod 28 and positioned between the transmission toothed plate 23 and the carrier body 26 to support the transmission toothed plate 23. The guide rod 28 provided on the transmission toothed plate 23 can be inserted into a guide hole in the carrier body 26, allowing it to move in the vertical direction D1. The guide rod 28 guides the elastic expansion and contraction direction of the first elastic element 23a.

[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, the transmission toothed plate 23 may also be detachably connected to a pull rod 27, which can be inserted through the carrier body 26, allowing for movement in the vertical direction D1. When the connector carrier 2 needs to be installed on the rack 1, the transmission toothed plate 23 needs to be retracted until there is a gap between the outer ring teeth of the double-sided toothed belt 22 and the top teeth 23b of the transmission toothed plate 23. This facilitates assembly of the connector carrier 2 to the rack 1. By pulling the pull rod 27, the first elastic element 23a is compressed by the tension, thereby enabling assembly. After assembly is complete, the pull rod 27 can be removed from the transmission toothed plate 23.

[0054] In the illustrated embodiment, the wiping device 100 includes two conveying drive devices 20 arranged adjacent to each other along the transverse direction D2. The two conveying drive devices 20 relay the connector carrier 2. It is understood that the wiping device 100 may also include three, four, or more conveying drive devices 20, the number of which may depend on the number of workstations and the distance that the optical fiber connector 8 needs to pass during actual conveyance. Correspondingly, the crossbeam 1a has a length that matches the number of conveying drive devices 20.

[0055] Connector carrier 2 from upstream ( Figure 1 The transmission drive device 20 transmits the transmission to the downstream ( Figure 1 When the transmission drive device 20 is located at the center right of the transmission drive device 20, there may be a height difference between the upstream and downstream transmission drive devices 20 due to assembly errors. If the upstream transmission drive device 20 is higher than the downstream transmission drive device 20, when switching the transmission drive device 20 from upstream to downstream, the meshing area between the outer ring teeth of the double-sided toothed belt 22 and the top side teeth 23b of the transmission toothed plate 23 will be reduced, and sufficient meshing will not be achieved. If the upstream transmission drive device 20 is lower than the downstream transmission drive device 20, the meshing area between the outer ring teeth and the top side teeth 23b will increase, resulting in excessive meshing. If the height difference is too large, it may even cause the transmission teeth to jam or damage.

[0056] When the transmission toothed plate 23 is elastically supported on the carrier body 26 by the first elastic element 23a, if the upstream transmission drive 20 is higher than the downstream transmission drive 20, the first elastic element 23a can be elastically extended to fully engage the outer ring teeth of the double-sided toothed belt 22 with the top teeth 23b of the transmission toothed plate 23. If the upstream transmission drive 20 is lower than the downstream transmission drive 20, the first elastic element 23a can be elastically compressed, still ensuring that the outer ring teeth and the top teeth 23b are fully engaged. Therefore, even if there is a height difference between the upstream and downstream transmission drive 20, the provision of the first elastic element 23a can always ensure that the outer ring teeth and the top teeth 23b are fully engaged, ensuring smooth and stable transportation of the connector carrier 2 carrying the optical fiber connector 8, while also providing an error margin for the assembly process and reducing the debugging cycle of the entire device. When workstations are added or reduced according to actual on-site needs, assembly and splicing between workstations can be easily achieved, while still ensuring that the connector carrier 2 can flow smoothly between various workstations in the production line.

[0057] As mentioned above, the connector carrier 2 may be provided with a connector fixture 3 for mounting the optical fiber connector 8. The connector fixture 3 may be detachably mounted on the connector carrier 2, for example, by a mechanical structure such as a snap fit, a fastener, or by a magnetic connection. Figures 4 to 8 shown.

[0058] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connector fixture 3 may include an optical fiber clamp 31 (or a clamping base) for fixing the optical fiber 81 of the optical fiber connector 8. The optical fiber clamp 31 may be fixedly connected to the connector carrier 2.

[0059] The optical fiber clamp 31 may include a clamp body 311 and a clamp plate 312 .

[0060] The clamp body 311 may have a pressing force application area 311a. The pressing force application area 311a is provided with a plurality of upper wire grooves 311b and a plurality of lower wire grooves 311c extending along the vertical direction D1 on the upper side and the lower side, respectively. The upper wire grooves 311b and the lower wire grooves 311c are aligned one by one in the vertical direction D1 to allow the optical fiber lines 81 of the plurality of optical fiber connectors 8 to be snapped in and fixed one by one. Each upper wire groove 311b extends along the vertical direction D1, and the plurality of upper wire grooves 311b can be evenly spaced, for example, along the horizontal direction D2. Correspondingly, the plurality of lower wire grooves 311c are also evenly distributed along the horizontal direction D2, thereby being aligned one by one with the plurality of upper wire grooves 311b along the vertical direction D1. The optical fiber line 81 can be snapped in and its movement along the horizontal direction D2 can be restricted by the cooperation of the upper wire grooves 311b and the lower wire grooves 311c.

[0061] The clamping plate 312 can be magnetically connected to the clamping body 311 to press all optical fiber lines 81 onto the clamping body 311 in the pressing force application area 311a. Through the magnetic connection between the clamping plate 312 and the clamping body 311, multiple optical fiber lines 81 can be quickly compressed.

[0062] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 6 The connector fixture 3 may further include a plug fixing strip 32 for fixing the optical fiber plug 82 of the optical fiber connector 8. The plug fixing strip 32 may be magnetically connected to the optical fiber clamp 31 to form the connector fixture 3 together. For example, the plug fixing strip 32 may be installed at the bottom of the optical fiber clamp 31 to clamp the optical fiber plug 82 of the optical fiber connector 8. In the illustrated embodiment, a magnetic unit 31a may be provided at the bottom of the optical fiber clamp 31. The magnetic units 31a may be provided on both sides of the optical fiber clamp 31 along the horizontal direction D2. Magnetic units 32a are provided on both sides of the plug fixing strip 32, so that the magnetic units 31a at the bottom of the optical fiber clamp 31 can be magnetically connected to the magnetic units 32a in the plug fixing strip 32. In actual application, the connection between the optical fiber clamp 31 and its mating plug fixing strip 32 is completed by simply connecting the magnetic units 31a and 32a. This connection is efficient and helps to achieve automation. For example, one of the magnetic units 31 a and 32 a may be a magnet and the other may also be a magnet; or one may be a magnet and the other may be a magnetic material that can be attracted by magnetic force, such as iron.

[0063] The optical fiber plug 82 of the optical fiber connector 8 has a protrusion 821. The protrusion 821 protrudes circumferentially from the outer wall of the optical fiber plug 82, so that the optical fiber plug 82 has a relatively large outer diameter at the protrusion 821.

[0064] The plug retaining bar 32 may include a base 33 and a floating assembly 34 .

[0065] The base 33 may have a plurality of plug mounting holes 330. The optical fiber plugs 82 are inserted into and fixed in the plug mounting holes 330. The optical fiber plugs 82 of the optical fiber connector 8 may be evenly clamped on the plug fixing strip 32.

[0066] A floating assembly 34 may be provided corresponding to each plug mounting hole 330. The floating assembly 34 includes a pressing sleeve 36, a pressing sleeve fixing seat 37 and a push plate 35.

[0067] The pressing sleeve 36 may have an accommodating cavity 360 and a top wall 361 and a bottom wall 362 located at the top and bottom sides of the accommodating cavity 360, respectively. The accommodating cavity 36 may be disposed transversely through the pressing sleeve 36. The top wall 361 may have a first through hole 361a, and the bottom wall 362 may have a second through hole 362a.

[0068] The pressing sleeve fixing seat 37 may have a third through hole 373. The pressing sleeve fixing seat 37 may be transversely penetrated through the accommodating cavity 360 and then fixedly connected to the base 33, thereby fixing the bottom wall 362 of the pressing sleeve 36 to the base 33.

[0069] The push plate 35 may have a special-shaped hole 350. The special-shaped hole 350 may have a first hole portion 351 and a second hole portion 352. The first hole portion 351 allows the protrusion 821 of the optical fiber plug 82 to pass through, while the second hole portion 352 restricts the protrusion 821 of the optical fiber plug 82 from passing through. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the first hole portion 351 has a larger diameter than the second hole portion 352, wherein the diameter of the first hole portion 351 is set to allow the protrusion 821 to pass through, while the diameter of the second hole portion 352 is set to interfere with the protrusion 821 and limit the protrusion 821 from passing through.

[0070] The push plate 35 can be configured to move within the accommodating cavity 360 to a position where either the first hole 351 or the second hole 352 aligns with the first through-hole 361a. When the first hole 351 is aligned with the first through-hole 361a, the plug retaining strip 32 allows the optical fiber plug 82 to pass through and be inserted into the plug mounting hole 330. When the push plate 35 moves between the compression sleeve retaining seat 37 and the top wall 361, it can move to a position where either the first hole 351 aligns with the first through-hole 361a or the second hole 352 aligns with the first through-hole 361a. It should be understood that both the first hole 351 and the second hole 352 allow passage of all portions of the optical fiber plug 82 except the protrusion 821.

[0071] The third through hole 373 of the pressing sleeve fixing seat 37 may have a convex ring 373a, the convex portion 821 of the optical fiber plug 82 can be supported by the convex ring 373a and clamped between the convex ring 31 and the push plate 35, and there is a gap SG between the bottom wall 362 of the pressing sleeve 36 and the pressing sleeve fixing seat 37, and a second elastic element 38 is arranged in the third through hole 373, and the second elastic element 38 elastically presses against the convex ring 31 and the bottom wall 362.

[0072] The first through hole 361a, the second through hole 362a, and the third through hole 373 can be aligned with the plug mounting hole 330, respectively. To secure the optical fiber plug 82, the push plate 35 is first moved to align the first hole 351 with the first through hole 361a. The optical fiber plug 82 is then inserted into the plug mounting hole 330 until the protrusion 821 abuts against and supports the protruding ring 373a. The push plate 35 is then moved to align the second hole 352 with the first through hole 361a. At this point, if the optical fiber plug 82 is to be removed, the protrusion 821 will interfere with the outer periphery of the second hole 352, thereby being sandwiched between the protruding ring 373a and the push plate 35. The push plate 35 then prevents the optical fiber plug 82 from being removed from the fixing bar.

[0073] When it is necessary to wipe the optical fiber plug 82 fixed in the plug fixing strip 32, since a gap SG is reserved and a second elastic element 38 is provided, when the wiping assembly 10 rubs and wipes the end to be wiped of the optical fiber plug 82, the fixed optical fiber plug 82 can have a certain degree of freedom to move upward, thereby avoiding excessive wear of the optical fiber plug 82 by the wiping platform 61 and the wiping paper 64 of the wiping assembly 10.

[0074] In the illustrated embodiment, the base 33 may be provided with a plurality of grooves 331, each of which may include a ring tube 332. The ring tube 332 may define the aforementioned plug mounting hole 330. The second elastic element 38 may be a coil spring disposed around the outer periphery of the ring tube 332. The center of the coil spring may be coaxial with the fixed optical fiber plug 82. Providing only one second elastic element 38 within the third through hole 373 reduces costs and simplifies the structure compared to providing elastic elements on both sides. It also prevents the different degrees of compression on the elastic elements on both sides, which could cause the optical fiber plug 82 in the fixed state to tilt relative to the wiping assembly 10, thereby damaging the optical fiber connector 8.

[0075] The base 33 may be provided with a connection hole 331a, and correspondingly, the compression sleeve fixing base 37 may also be provided with a connection hole 371a. After aligning the connection hole 371a of the compression sleeve fixing base 37 with the connection hole 331a of the base 33, the compression sleeve fixing base 37 is fixed to the base 33 using fasteners such as bolts. The use of bolts makes the assembly of the plug fixing strip 32 more convenient and improves the efficiency of the fully automated processing process for batch optical connectors.

[0076] Wipe components

[0077] The wiping assembly 10 includes a wiping bracket, a wiping platform 61 , a wiping paper driving wheel 62 , a wiping paper driven wheel 63 , a wiping drive device 66 and a wiping feeding device 65 .

[0078] The wiping bracket 6 can be movably installed on the frame 1 along the vertical direction D1. Figure 1 In the embodiment, a wiping bracket 6 is vertically slidably mounted on the frame 1, thereby realizing vertical movement of the wiping bracket 6. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the wiping bracket 6 is vertically slidably mounted on the frame 1 via a guide rod and guide sleeve structure 67. In the illustrated embodiment, the guide rod and guide sleeve structure 67 may include a guide sleeve 67a fixed to the wiping bracket 6 and a vertical guide rod 67b fixed to the frame 1. The guide sleeve 67a is externally mounted on the vertical guide rod 67b, thereby enabling the vertical guide rod 67b to vertically guide the wiping bracket 6, to which the guide sleeve 67a is fixed. It will be understood that in the illustrated embodiment, the vertical sliding of the wiping bracket 6 adopts a guide rod and guide sleeve structure. In another embodiment, a guide rail slide or other structure may also be adopted.

[0079] The wiping platform 61 is provided on the wiping bracket 6, corresponding to the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. That is, the wiping bracket 6 is provided with a wiping platform 61 corresponding to the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. In the illustrated embodiment, the wiping platform 61 can be adjustably provided on the wiping bracket 6 along the vertical direction D1 via a waist-shaped hole 61a extending along the vertical direction D1. The wiping platform 61 can be an L-shaped component having a horizontal plate 61b and a vertical plate 61c. The horizontal plate 61b is provided below the optical fiber connector 8, opposite to the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. The wiping platform 61 is provided on the wiping bracket 6 by fixing the vertical plate 61c to the wiping bracket 6 via fasteners 9a. The waist-shaped hole 61a can be provided on the vertical plate 61c. When the wiping platform 61 is installed in this way, the position can be adjusted along the vertical direction D1, so that the tightness of contact between the wiping paper 64 supported on the wiping platform 61 and the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 can be flexibly adjusted, which is suitable for various types of optical fiber end face wiping operations.

[0080] A wiping paper driving wheel 62 and a wiping paper driven wheel 63 are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket 6 and are located on either side of the wiping platform 6. Specifically, the wiping paper driving wheel 62 and the wiping paper driven wheel 63 are rotatably mounted on either side of the wiping platform 61 on the wiping bracket 6. A wiping paper 64 is disposed between the wiping paper driving wheel 62 and the wiping paper driven wheel 63, passing through the wiping platform 6.

[0081] The wiping drive device 66 is used to drive the wiping paper active wheel 62 to extract the wiping paper 64 from the wiping paper driven wheel 63 , whereby the wiping paper 64 continuously passes through the wiping platform 6 to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 . The wiping paper driving wheel 62 and the wiping paper driven wheel 63 can each have a core shaft for winding the wiping paper 64, and the wiping paper 64 can be wound on the core shaft of the wiping paper driven wheel 63, and the free end of the wiping paper 64 can be connected to the core shaft of the wiping paper driving wheel 62. After the wiping drive device 66 is turned on, the wiping paper driving wheel 62 is driven to rotate, and the wiping paper driven wheel 63 also rotates accordingly. In this way, the wiping paper driving wheel 62 extracts the wiping paper 64 from the wiping paper driven wheel 63, that is, the wiping paper 64 gradually changes from being wound on the core shaft of the wiping paper driven wheel 63 to being wound on the core shaft of the wiping paper driving wheel 62. The wiping paper 64 continuously passes through the wiping platform 61 and wipes the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. In other words, the wiping paper 64 is continuously fed along the horizontal direction D2 on the wiping platform 61, thereby frictionally wiping the bottom end surface of the optical fiber connector 8, and the wiping platform 61 can support and limit the part of the wiping paper 64 that wipes the optical fiber connector 8.

[0082] In the illustrated embodiment, the wiping drive device 66 may include a wiping drive motor. The wiping drive motor may, for example, drive the wiping paper driving wheel 62 to rotate via a gear transmission. For example, the core shaft of the wiping paper driving wheel 62 may be fixedly connected to a gear (not shown), and the output shaft of the wiping drive motor of the wiping drive device 66 may be fixedly connected to a gear (not shown). Figure 2The gear 66a shown in FIG. 6 can form a gear transmission with a gear fixed to the core shaft of the wiping paper driving wheel 62. In this way, when the output shaft of the wiping drive motor outputs a rotational motion, the wiping paper driving wheel 62 will rotate through the gear transmission. A wiping drive device 66 can be provided between the wiping paper driving wheel 62 and the wiping bracket 6. For example, a wiping drive motor serving as the wiping drive device 66 can be mounted on the wiping bracket 6.

[0083] The wiping feed device 65 is used to drive the wiping bracket 6 to move in the vertical direction D1. A wiping feed device 65 can be provided between the wiping bracket 6 and the frame 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the wiping feed device 65 may include a wiping feed cylinder. The cylinder body of the wiping feed cylinder can be fixedly arranged on the wiping bracket 6, and the piston rod end of the wiping feed cylinder can be fixedly connected to the frame 1, thereby driving the wiping bracket 6 to slide vertically. When the wiping feed cylinder is retracted (its piston rod), the wiping bracket 6 can be driven to slide upward as a whole, and when the wiping feed cylinder is advanced (its piston rod), the wiping bracket 6 can be driven to slide downward as a whole. The wiping feed cylinder can be an electric cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an air cylinder, etc., and the piston rod of the wiping feed cylinder can be its output shaft for outputting linear motion. It can be understood that the transformation methods under different embodiments herein can be appropriately combined.

[0084] The wiping paper driving wheel 62 is driven to rotate by the wiping drive device 66, and the wiping paper 64 is drawn from the wiping paper driven wheel 63, so that the wiping paper 64 continuously passes through the wiping platform 6 to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. The structure is simple, easy to control, and has a good wiping effect. When the optical fiber connector 8 is transported to the top of the wiping platform 61 via the conveying drive device, the wiping feed device 65 can drive the wiping bracket 6 to slide upward as a whole, and the wiping platform 61 approaches the optical fiber connector 8, and finally the wiping paper 64 on the wiping platform 61 contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 to perform the wiping operation. After the wiping operation is completed, the wiping feed device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 to move downward as a whole, and the wiped optical fiber connector 8 can be smoothly transported to the next station via the conveying drive device. Therefore, as a whole, the above-mentioned wiping assembly 10 is particularly suitable for a fully automated processing device for processing optical fiber connectors at various stations.

[0085] Figure 1In the embodiment, the frame 1 may be provided with a fixture fixing device 7 corresponding to the connector fixture 3. The fixture fixing device 7 may include fixed force-applying seats 71 slidably mounted on both sides of the connector fixture 3. The fixed force-applying seats 71 may be fixed with fixture fixing clamps 72, and a fixed force applicator 73 is provided between the fixed force-applying seats 71 and the frame 1. The fixed force applicator 73 drives the two fixed force-applying seats 71 to slide toward each other, and the two fixture fixing clamps 72 can clamp and fix the connector fixture 3. The fixed force applicator 73 may be, for example, an electric cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a pneumatic cylinder that outputs linear motion. The wiping force of the wiping paper 64 on the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 is a force perpendicular to the axis of the optical fiber 81. The optical fiber connector 8 is installed on the rack 1 after passing through the connector carrier 2, the optical fiber clamp 31 and the plug fixing strip 32 in sequence. The above structure forms a longer "arm" for installing the optical fiber connector 8. The end of the arm is subjected to a nearly tangential wiping force, which may cause the optical fiber connector 8 to shake and affect the wiping effect. The clamp fixing device 7 can assist in fixing the connector clamp 3 to reduce the possible shaking of the optical fiber connector 8. The clamp fixing device 7 can also be used as a part of the wiping assembly. The clamp fixing device 7 can be set on the wiping bracket 6 and move vertically with the wiping bracket 6. In the illustrated embodiment, the clamp fixing device 7 can be set on the rack 1 and does not follow the wiping bracket 6. In the illustrated embodiment, the two clamp fixing splints 72 are set corresponding to the plug fixing strip 32 of the connector clamp 3, that is, the two clamp fixing splints 72 contact and clamp the plug fixing strip 32 of the connector clamp 3.

[0086] In the illustrated embodiment, the wiping assembly 10 may further include an active side roller 91 and a passive side roller 92. The active side roller 91 and the passive side roller 92 are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket 6 and are located on both sides of the wiping platform 6. The active side roller 91 is located between the wiping paper active wheel 62 and the wiping platform 61, and the passive side roller 92 is located between the wiping paper passive wheel 63 and the wiping platform 61. That is, the two rollers 91 and 92 are respectively located on both sides of the wiping platform 6, and are respectively located between the wiping platform 6 and the wiping paper active wheel 62 and the wiping paper passive wheel 63. The two rollers 91 and 92 can guide the wiping paper 64 and can also help to make the wiping paper 64 flat, thereby achieving a better wiping effect on the end face of the optical fiber connector 8.

[0087] In the illustrated embodiment, the connector carrier 2 can be equipped with two connector fixtures 3, and the frame 1 is equipped with two wiping assemblies 10. The wiping platforms 61 of the two wiping assemblies 10 can correspond to the optical fiber connectors 8 mounted on the two connector fixtures 3, respectively. In other words, the frame 1 is equipped with two vertically slidable wiping brackets 6, each equipped with a wiping platform 61, which respectively corresponds to the optical fiber connectors 8 mounted on the two connector fixtures 3. In this way, the connector carrier 2 can complete the wiping work of two groups of optical fiber connectors 8 in a single transfer, further improving the end face wiping efficiency.

[0088] The present invention also provides a wiping method for fully automated fiber optic connector end face wiping, which can use the above-mentioned wiping device 100. The above-mentioned wiping method can include the following steps:

[0089] Step S1 : The connector carrier 2 of the wiping device 100 is conveyed to the wiping support 6 of the wiping device 100 by the conveying driving device 20 of the wiping device 100 and then stopped.

[0090] In step S1, the transport drive unit 20 drives the connector carrier 2, carrying the connector fixture 3 and its mounted optical fiber connector 8, to the wiping station. As previously described, a position sensor mounted on the frame 1 senses the position of the connector carrier 2 and transmits the resulting sensing signal to the transport drive unit 25 as a stop signal, thereby causing the connector carrier 2 to stop upon reaching the wiping station.

[0091] Step S2 : the wiping feeding device 65 of the wiping device 100 drives the wiping bracket 6 to feed until the wiping paper 64 on the wiping platform 61 contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 .

[0092] In step S2, the wiping feeding device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 to feed until the wiping paper 64 at the wiping platform 61 contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector 8. More precisely, the wiping paper 64 contacts the end face (bottom face) of the optical fiber line 81 extending out of the optical fiber plug 82.

[0093] In the illustrated embodiment, after the connector carrier 2 carrying the connector fixture 3 mounted with the optical fiber connector 8 is transported to the wiping bracket 6 and then stops, the fixture fixing device 7 can clamp and fix the connector fixture 3. That is, between step S1 and step S2, or after the connector carrier 2 is transported to the wiping bracket 6 and before the wiping feeding device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 to feed, the connector fixture 3 mounted on the connector carrier 2 can be clamped and fixed by the fixture fixing device 7.

[0094] Step S3: the wiping drive device 66 of the wiping device 100 is started, driving the wiping paper active wheel 62 to extract the wiping paper 64 from the wiping paper driven wheel 63 , thereby the wiping paper 64 continuously passes through the wiping platform 61 to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 .

[0095] In step S3 , the wiping driving device 66 is started, and the wiping paper 64 can wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector 8 .

[0096] Step S4: After wiping is completed, the wiping drive device 66 stops.

[0097] In step S4 , for example, the determination of whether wiping is completed can be achieved by presetting the activation time of the wiping drive device 66 . When the wiping drive device 66 is activated for the predetermined time, it is determined that one wiping is completed and the wiping drive device 66 stops.

[0098] Step S5: the wiping feeding device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 to retreat.

[0099] Step S5, the wiping feeding device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 to retreat and return to its original position, and the wiping bracket 6 returns to the initial position, waiting for the next wiping and then rising and feeding again.

[0100] In the illustrated embodiment, after step S4, or after the wiping drive 66 stops, the clamp fixture 7 releases its grip, i.e., releases the connector clamp 3. In embodiments where the clamp fixture 7 follows the wiping bracket 6, "releasing the clamp fixture 7" needs to be performed before "the wiping feed device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 back to its original position." In embodiments where the clamp fixture 7 does not follow the wiping bracket 6, "releasing the clamp fixture 7" can also be performed simultaneously with or after "the wiping feed device 65 drives the wiping bracket 6 back to its original position."

[0101] Step S6 : The connector carrier 2 is transported away via the transport driving device 20 .

[0102] In step S6 , the connector carrier 2 is driven away to the next workstation.

[0103] It can be understood that the description of the above steps does not limit the execution order thereof, and the execution order can be changed according to actual conditions. For example, step S5 and step S6 can be executed simultaneously.

[0104] By using the wiping device 100 and wiping method, the entire process can be automated, the end face wiping efficiency is improved, and the wiping effect is enhanced. The connector carrier can stop and go, easily forming a continuous operation line with other processes, and facilitating the formation of a fully automated production line.

[0105] Although the present invention is disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, this is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent variations, and modifications made to the above embodiments in accordance with the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wiping device for fully automated fiber optic connector end face wiping, characterized in that: include: frame; A connector carrier, which can be laterally movably mounted on the rack and is provided with a connector clamp for mounting an optical fiber connector, and the rack is provided with a clamp fixing device corresponding to the connector clamp; A transmission drive device, used for driving the connector carrier to move laterally; as well as Wipe components, including: a wiping bracket, which can be movably mounted vertically on the frame; a wiping platform, arranged on the wiping bracket and corresponding to the end surface of the optical fiber connector; A wiping paper driving wheel and a wiping paper driven wheel are rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket and are located on both sides of the wiping platform. A wiping paper is provided between the wiping paper driving wheel and the wiping paper driven wheel and is arranged through the wiping platform. a wiping drive device for driving the wiping paper driving wheel to extract the wiping paper from the wiping paper driven wheel, whereby the wiping paper continuously passes through the wiping platform to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector; and A wiping feeding device, used for driving the wiping bracket to move vertically; The connector fixture includes a plug fixing strip for fixing the optical fiber plug of the optical fiber connector, wherein the optical fiber plug has a convex portion, and the plug fixing strip includes: a base having a plurality of plug mounting holes; and Floating components, including: A pressing sleeve, comprising an accommodating cavity and a top wall and a bottom wall respectively located on the top and bottom sides of the accommodating cavity, wherein the accommodating cavity is transversely arranged in the pressing sleeve, the top wall has a first through hole, and the bottom wall has a second through hole; A pressing sleeve fixing seat, having a third through hole, which is transversely passed through the accommodating cavity and is fixedly connected to the base; and The push plate has a special-shaped hole, wherein the special-shaped hole has a first hole portion and a second hole portion, wherein the first hole portion allows the protrusion to pass through, and the second hole portion restricts the protrusion from passing through; The push plate is configured to be movable in the accommodating cavity to a position where the first hole portion or the second hole portion is aligned with the first through hole, and when the first hole portion is aligned with the first through hole, the plug fixing strip allows the optical fiber plug to pass through and be inserted into the plug mounting hole; In which, the floating component is provided corresponding to each of the plug mounting holes, the third through hole has a convex ring, the convex portion can be supported by the convex ring and clamped between the convex ring and the push plate, there is a gap between the bottom wall and the press sleeve fixing seat, and the third through hole has a second elastic element provided, the second elastic element elastically presses against between the convex ring and the bottom wall.

2. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The clamp fixing device includes fixed force-applying seats respectively slidably mounted on both sides of the connector clamp, the fixed force-applying seats are respectively fixed with clamp fixing clamping plates, and a fixed force applicator is provided between the fixed force-applying seats and the frame.

3. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The transmission drive device includes two transmission pulleys rotatably mounted on the frame, a double-sided toothed belt is provided between the two transmission pulleys, and the connector carrier is provided with a transmission toothed plate that is constantly engaged with the double-sided toothed belt, wherein one of the transmission pulleys is connected to a transmission drive unit.

4. The wiping device according to claim 3, wherein: The frame includes a transversely extending crossbeam, and the two conveyor pulleys are rotatably mounted on two transversely spaced positions of the crossbeam; The connector carrier comprises: a carrier body, mounted on the beam in a transversely slidable manner; and The transmission toothed plate is elastically supported on the carrier body through a first elastic element, and the elastic force of the first elastic element enables the transmission toothed plate to be constantly engaged with the double-sided toothed belt.

5. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The connector fixture includes an optical fiber line fixture for fixing the optical fiber line of the optical fiber connector; The optical fiber clamp comprises: The clamp body has a pressing force application area, and the pressing force application area is respectively provided with a plurality of upper wire grooves and a plurality of lower wire grooves extending vertically, and the upper wire grooves are aligned one by one with the lower wire grooves in the vertical direction to allow the optical fibers of the plurality of optical fiber connectors to be clamped and fixed one by one; and The clamping plate is magnetically connected to the clamping body to press all the optical fibers onto the clamping body in the pressing force application area.

6. The wiping device according to claim 5, characterized in that The connector fixture further comprises a plug fixing strip magnetically connected to the optical fiber line fixture for fixing the optical fiber plug of the optical fiber connector.

7. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The base is provided with a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are provided with ring tubes, and the ring tubes define the plug installation hole; The second elastic element is a coil spring, and the coil spring ring is arranged on the outer circumference of the ring tube.

8. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The connector carrier is provided with two connector clamps, and the frame is provided with two wiping assemblies. The wiping platforms of the two wiping assemblies correspond to the optical fiber connectors installed on the two connector clamps respectively.

9. The wiping device according to claim 1, wherein: The wiping assembly further comprises: The active side roller and the driven side roller are respectively rotatably mounted on the wiping bracket and located on both sides of the wiping platform, and the active side roller is located between the wiping paper active wheel and the wiping platform, and the driven side roller is located between the wiping paper driven wheel and the wiping platform.

10. A wiping method for fully automated fiber optic connector end face wiping, characterized in that: Using the wiping device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the wiping method includes: The connector carrier of the wiping device is conveyed to the wiping support of the wiping device via the conveying drive device of the wiping device and then stopped; The wiping feeding device of the wiping device drives the wiping bracket to feed until the wiping paper on the wiping platform contacts the end face of the optical fiber connector; The wiping drive device of the wiping device is started to drive the wiping paper driving wheel to extract the wiping paper from the wiping paper driven wheel, thereby the wiping paper continuously passes through the wiping platform to wipe the end face of the optical fiber connector; After wiping is completed, the wiping drive device stops; The wiping feeding device drives the wiping bracket to retract; The connector carrier is transported away via the transport driving device.

11. The wiping method according to claim 10, wherein: After the connector carrier is transferred to the wiping bracket and before the wiping feeding device drives the wiping bracket to feed, the connector clamp provided on the connector carrier is clamped and fixed by the clamp fixing device; After the wiping drive device stops, the clamp fixing device releases the clamp.

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