Sleeve Feeding Device for Fiber Optic Connector Assembly

Abstract

The present application discloses a ferrule feeding device for optical fiber connector assembly, comprising: a ferrule feeding component, a ferrule distributing component and a ferrule loading component; the ferrule feeding component is used to arrange the ferrules of the optical fiber connectors in a preset direction and then supply them to the ferrule distributing component; the ferrule distributing component distributes the ferrules of the optical fiber connectors entering therein and then supplies them for the ferrule loading component to pick up; the ferrule loading component is used to grab the ferrules of the optical fiber connectors and configure the grabbed ferrules of the optical fiber connectors at a preset position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of optical communication, and particularly to a ferrule feeding device for assembling an optical fiber connector. Background Art

[0002] The main purpose of an optical fiber connector is to realize the connection of optical fibers. There are many types and different structures of optical fiber connectors that have been widely used in optical fiber communication systems.

[0003] The optical fiber connector involved in the present application includes: a housing, a ferrule, a sleeve, a spring and a ferrule. In the traditional method, the above components are assembled manually or semi-automatically. Since full automation of assembly has not been achieved, there is still much room for improvement in the production efficiency of assembling optical fiber connectors.

[0004] In the prior art, the ferrule is mostly installed manually after the direction is identified manually. In order to realize the automatic assembly of optical fiber connectors, it is necessary to develop a ferrule feeding device for assembling optical fiber connectors. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides a ferrule feeding device for assembling an optical fiber connector. The ferrule feeding device for assembling an optical fiber connector can automatically supply materials for an optical fiber connector assembling machine to realize the automatic assembly of optical fiber connectors.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions adopted in the present application are as follows:

[0007] A ferrule feeding device for assembling an optical fiber connector is proposed, including: a ferrule feeding component, a ferrule distributing component and a ferrule loading component; the ferrule feeding component is used to arrange the ferrules of the optical fiber connector in a preset direction and then supply them to the ferrule distributing component; the ferrule distributing component distributes the ferrules of the optical fiber connector entering it and then supplies them for the ferrule loading component to pick up; the ferrule loading component is used to grab the ferrule of the optical fiber connector and configure the grabbed ferrule of the optical fiber connector at a preset position.

[0008] Preferably, the ferrule feeding component includes a ferrule vibrating bowl.

[0009] Preferably, the ferrule distributing component is provided with a ferrule distributing straight channel, a ferrule dialing mechanism, a ferrule distributing turntable and a ferrule turntable driving component; the ferrule distributing straight channel is connected between the ferrule distributing turntable and the ferrule feeding device; the ferrule dialing mechanism is used to: clamp the ferrule at a preset position in the ferrule distributing straight channel and dial the ferrule at a preset position in the ferrule distributing straight channel into the ferrule distributing turntable.

[0010] Preferably, the press sleeve material dispensing mechanism comprises a first press sleeve blocking mechanism, a second press sleeve blocking mechanism and a press sleeve material dispensing drive assembly; the first press sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged on a side close to the press sleeve material dispensing turntable, and can be controlled to block the press sleeve at the corresponding position of the press sleeve material dispensing straight path from moving toward the press sleeve material dispensing turntable; the first press sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged on a side close to the press sleeve material dispensing assembly, and can be controlled to block the press sleeve at the corresponding position of the press sleeve material dispensing straight path from moving toward the press sleeve material dispensing turntable; the press sleeve material dispensing drive assembly can dispensing the press sleeve blocked by the first press sleeve blocking mechanism in the press sleeve material dispensing straight path into the press sleeve material dispensing turntable after the blocking is released.

[0011] Preferably, the first pressing sleeve blocking mechanism includes a first pressing sleeve blocking power component and a first pressing sleeve blocking block. Under the drive of the first pressing sleeve blocking power component, the first pressing sleeve blocking block can be inserted into the material channel of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel by the avoidance portion of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel to block the pressing sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction; the second pressing sleeve blocking mechanism includes a second pressing sleeve blocking power component and a second pressing sleeve blocking block. Under the drive of the second pressing sleeve blocking power component, the second pressing sleeve blocking block can be inserted into the material channel of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel by the avoidance portion of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel to block the pressing sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction; the pressing sleeve material dispensing driving assembly It comprises a sleeve pressing power component, a sleeve pressing guide block and a sleeve pressing movable block; the sleeve pressing guide block can reciprocate in the extension direction of the sleeve pressing material dividing straight path driven by the sleeve pressing power component, and the sleeve pressing movable block is rotatably installed on the sleeve pressing guide block; when the sleeve pressing movable block moves the sleeve to move toward one side of the sleeve pressing material dividing turntable, the sleeve pressing block abuts against the sleeve pressing rotation blocking portion provided on the sleeve pressing guide block; when the sleeve pressing block retreats toward one side of the sleeve pressing feeding assembly driven by the sleeve pressing power component, the sleeve pressing block can be driven by the sleeve pressing to rotate in a preset direction, so that the sleeve pressing block avoids the sleeve pressing.

[0012] Preferably, the press sleeve material dividing assembly is provided with a press sleeve material dividing bracket; the press sleeve material dividing turntable comprises a press sleeve material dividing disc body and a press sleeve material dividing disc shaft arranged at the end of the press sleeve material dividing disc body, and the press sleeve material dividing turntable is pivotally connected to the press sleeve material dividing bracket through the press sleeve material dividing disc shaft; a motor is provided on the outer side of the press sleeve material dividing bracket as a driving component of the press sleeve turntable, and the output shaft of the motor is inserted into the press sleeve material dividing shaft hole of the press sleeve material dividing disc shaft and is drivingly connected thereto.

[0013] Preferably, the ferrule feeding support includes a ferrule first feeding support and a ferrule second feeding support which are arranged at intervals; both ends of the ferrule feeding disc body are provided with ferrule feeding disc shafts, and the two ferrule feeding disc shafts are pivotally connected to the ferrule first feeding support and the ferrule second feeding support through ferrule feeding bearings respectively; the ferrule feeding disc rotating shaft is horizontally pivotally connected to the ferrule feeding support, and at least four ferrule feeding disc positioning grooves are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the ferrule feeding disc body; when the ferrule feeding disc body is viewed from the side of the ferrule second feeding support, the ferrule feeding positioning groove rotates to the 3 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body at a preset time, so that the ferrule of the fiber optic connector supplied by the ferrule feeding component can enter the ferrule feeding positioning groove corresponding to the 3 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body; driven by the ferrule turntable driving component, the ferrule feeding turntable can rotate the ferrule of the fiber optic connector loaded at the 3 o'clock position to the 12 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body for the ferrule loading component to grab.

[0014] Preferably, the ferrule feeding support is provided with a ferrule feeding disc first detection component to detect whether there is a ferrule of a fiber optic connector in the ferrule feeding positioning groove rotating to the 3 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body; the ferrule feeding support is provided with a ferrule feeding disc second detection component to detect whether there is a ferrule of a fiber optic connector in the ferrule feeding positioning groove rotating to the 12 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body; the ferrule feeding support is provided with a ferrule feeding disc third detection component to detect whether there is a ferrule of a fiber optic connector in the ferrule feeding positioning groove rotating to the 6 o'clock position of the ferrule feeding disc body.

[0015] Preferably, the ferrule loading component includes a ferrule loading support, a ferrule loading transverse movement mechanism installed on the ferrule loading support, a ferrule loading lifting mechanism installed on the ferrule loading transverse movement mechanism, and a ferrule loading grabbing mechanism installed on the ferrule loading lifting mechanism; the ferrule loading grabbing mechanism is used to grab the ferrule of the fiber optic connector to be loaded in the ferrule feeding component and transfer it to a preset position under the drive of the ferrule loading transverse movement mechanism and the ferrule loading lifting mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, the sleeve feeding grasping mechanism comprises a sleeve feeding pressure head, a sleeve feeding positioning plug rod and a sleeve feeding plug rod driving component; the sleeve feeding pressure head is provided with a sleeve feeding head positioning recess at its lower end, and the sleeve feeding head positioning recess is matched with the upper end shape of the sleeve, and the sleeve feeding head spring piece is connected to the lower end of the sleeve feeding head, and the sleeve feeding head spring piece can clamp the sleeve arranged in the sleeve feeding positioning recess to keep the sleeve in the current position; the sleeve feeding positioning plug rod comprises a sleeve feeding spring guiding part and a sleeve feeding ejecting part; when the sleeve feeding assembly assembles the sleeve with the shell: under the drive of the sleeve feeding plug rod driving component, the sleeve feeding spring guiding part can pass through the sleeve to guide the spring in the shell, and under the further drive of the sleeve feeding plug rod driving component, the sleeve feeding ejecting part can push the sleeve open to make it separate from the sleeve feeding pressure head and assemble it with the shell.

[0017] The technical solution provided by the present application may include the following beneficial effects: a sleeve feeding device for assembling optical fiber connectors is proposed, comprising: a sleeve feeding assembly, a sleeve dividing assembly and a sleeve feeding assembly; the sleeve feeding assembly is used to arrange the sleeves of the optical fiber connectors in a preset direction and then supply them to the sleeve dividing assembly; the sleeve dividing assembly divides the sleeves of the optical fiber connectors entering therein and then supplies them to the sleeve feeding assembly; the sleeve feeding assembly is used to grab the sleeves of the optical fiber connectors and arrange the grabbed optical fiber connector sleeves at a preset position. The sleeve feeding device can automatically feed the optical fiber connector assembly machine to realize the automated assembly of optical fiber connectors.

[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through a more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the optical fiber connector shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the optical fiber connector shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the optical fiber connector assembly machine shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the optical fiber connector assembly machine shown in Example 1 of the present application with the rack protection cover hidden.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the working station of the optical fiber connector assembly machine shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the state of the ferrule in the ferrule feeding straight track shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ferrule feeding device shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ferrule feeding device after hiding the outer shell vibrating disk shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0028] Figure 9 It is shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application Figure 8 A schematic diagram viewed from the side of one side of the second ferrule feeding bracket.

[0029] Figure 10 It is shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application Figure 9 A cross-sectional schematic diagram at F-F in the figure.

[0030] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of the first ferrule blocking mechanism shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0031] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of the ferrule dialing mechanism shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0032] Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of the ferrule feeding assembly shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0033] Figure 14 It is a schematic diagram of the ferrule feeding and grasping mechanism shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0034] Figure 15 It is shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application Figure 14 A cross-sectional schematic diagram at G-G in the figure.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals

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[0037] Detailed implementation manners

[0038] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where like or similar reference numerals denote like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0039] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "install", "connect", "couple", "fix", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can also be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact of the first and second features, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0041] The present application will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Embodiment 1

[0043] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, an optical fiber connector 900 includes: a housing 901, a ferrule 902, a spring 903, a ferrule sleeve 904 and a tube 905.

[0044] Referring to Figures 3 to 5As shown, an optical fiber connector assembly machine is provided with a frame component, the frame component includes a frame base 101 and a frame protection cover 102, the frame base 101 is provided with a frame table 103, the frame table 103 is provided with a first rotating device 104, the first rotating device 104 includes a first turntable 105 that rotates in a controlled manner, and the first turntable 105 is provided with 8 optical fiber assembly fixtures 106 evenly distributed around the circumference; looking down at the first rotating device 104, the first turntable 105 rotates counterclockwise, and rotates counterclockwise by 45 degrees each time according to a preset time, wherein the outer side of the first turntable 105 at the 3 o'clock direction is configured as a shell loading station 2, and starting from the shell loading station 2, counterclockwise around the first turntable 105, each 45 degrees is configured in sequence: a core loading station 3, a spring loading station 4, a first pressing sleeve loading station 5, a second pressing sleeve loading station 6, a spring detection station 7 and a blanking and swinging plate station 8.

[0045] refer to Figures 6 to 15 As shown, the present application proposes a sleeve feeding assembly, including a sleeve feeding assembly, a sleeve dividing assembly 5200 and a sleeve loading assembly 5300; the sleeve feeding assembly is used to arrange the sleeves of the optical fiber connector in a preset direction and then supply them to the sleeve dividing assembly 5200; the sleeve dividing assembly 5200 divides the sleeves of the optical fiber connector entering it and then supplies them to the sleeve loading assembly 5300 for use; the sleeve loading assembly 5300 is used to grab the sleeves of the optical fiber connector and arrange the grabbed optical fiber connector sleeves at a preset position. As an example, the sleeve feeding assembly includes a sleeve vibration plate 5101.

[0046] Among them reference Figure 6 As shown, one end of the pressing sleeve 904 assembled with the housing 901 is defined as the front end of the pressing sleeve, and the other end is defined as the rear end of the pressing sleeve. Figure 7 As shown, after the press sleeves 904 are arranged by the vibration plate, the rear end of the press sleeve 904 in the press sleeve material distribution straight path 5201 will be inserted into the front end of the press sleeve 904 adjacent thereto, so it is necessary to design a press sleeve material distribution mechanism to separate the press sleeves 904 with the front and rear ends fitted together and drive them into the press sleeve material distribution turntable 5202. Specifically, the press sleeve material distribution assembly 5200 is provided with a press sleeve material distribution straight path 5201, a press sleeve material distribution mechanism, a press sleeve material distribution turntable 5202 and a press sleeve turntable driving component 5210; the press sleeve material distribution straight path 5201 is connected between the press sleeve material distribution turntable 5202 and the press sleeve feeding device; the press sleeve material distribution mechanism is used to: clamp the press sleeve at a preset position in the press sleeve material distribution straight path 5201, and dial the press sleeve at a preset position in the press sleeve material distribution straight path 5201 into the press sleeve material distribution turntable 5202.

[0047] Further, the press sleeve material dispensing mechanism includes a first press sleeve blocking mechanism, a second press sleeve blocking mechanism and a press sleeve material dispensing drive assembly; the first press sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged on a side close to the press sleeve material dispensing turntable 5202, and can be controlled to block the press sleeve at the corresponding position of the press sleeve material dispensing straight path 5201 from moving toward the press sleeve material dispensing turntable 5202; the first press sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged on a side close to the press sleeve material dispensing assembly, and can be controlled to block the press sleeve at the corresponding position of the press sleeve material dispensing straight path 5201 from moving toward the press sleeve material dispensing turntable 5202; the press sleeve material dispensing drive assembly can dispensing the press sleeve blocked by the first press sleeve blocking mechanism in the press sleeve material dispensing straight path 5201 into the press sleeve material dispensing turntable 5202 after the blocking is released.

[0048] The first sleeve blocking mechanism comprises a first sleeve blocking power component 5211 and a first sleeve blocking block 5212. Driven by the first sleeve blocking power component 5211, the first sleeve blocking block 5212 can be inserted into the material channel of the sleeve material dividing straight channel 5201 from the avoidance portion of the sleeve material dividing straight channel 5201 to block the sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction. The second sleeve blocking mechanism comprises a second sleeve blocking power component 5213 and a second sleeve blocking block. Driven by the second sleeve blocking power component 5213, the second sleeve blocking block can be inserted into the material channel of the sleeve material dividing straight channel 5201 from the avoidance portion of the sleeve material dividing straight channel 5201 to block the sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction. The sleeve material shifting driving assembly comprises a sleeve shifting power component 5215 , a sleeve pressing guide block 5216 and a sleeve pressing movable block 5218; the sleeve pressing guide block 5216 can reciprocate in the extension direction of the sleeve pressing material distribution straight path 5201 driven by the sleeve pressing power component 5215, and the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 is rotatably installed on the sleeve pressing guide block 5216; when the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 drives the sleeve pressing to move toward the side of the sleeve pressing material distribution turntable 5202, the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 abuts against the sleeve pressing rotation blocking portion 5217 provided on the sleeve pressing guide block 5216; when the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 retreats to one side of the sleeve pressing feeding assembly driven by the sleeve pressing power component 5215, the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 can be driven by the sleeve pressing to rotate in a preset direction, so that the sleeve pressing movable block 5218 avoids the sleeve pressing.

[0049] Furthermore, the sleeve feeding and distributing assembly 5200 is provided with a sleeve feeding and distributing support; the sleeve feeding and distributing turntable 5202 includes a sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203 and a sleeve feeding and distributing disc shaft 5204 disposed at the end of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203. The sleeve feeding and distributing turntable 5202 is pivotally connected to the sleeve feeding and distributing support through the sleeve feeding and distributing disc shaft 5204; a motor is provided outside the sleeve feeding and distributing support as the sleeve turntable driving component 5210, and the output shaft of the motor is inserted into the sleeve feeding and distributing shaft hole 5205 of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc shaft 5204 and is drivingly connected thereto. The sleeve feeding and distributing support includes a sleeve first feeding and distributing support 5219 and a sleeve second feeding and distributing support 5220 which are spaced apart; the sleeve feeding and distributing disc shaft 5204 is provided at both end sides of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203, and the two sleeve feeding and distributing disc shafts 5204 are respectively pivotally connected to the sleeve first feeding and distributing support 5219 and the sleeve second feeding and distributing support 5220 through sleeve feeding and distributing bearings; the sleeve feeding and distributing disc rotating shaft is horizontally pivotally connected to the sleeve feeding and distributing support, and at least four sleeve feeding and distributing disc positioning grooves 5206 are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203; when the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203 is viewed from the side of the sleeve second feeding and distributing support 5220, the sleeve feeding and distributing positioning groove rotates to the 3 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203 at a preset time, so that the sleeve of the fiber optic connector supplied by the sleeve feeding component can enter the sleeve feeding and distributing positioning groove corresponding to the 3 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203; under the drive of the sleeve turntable driving component 5210, the sleeve feeding and distributing turntable 5202 can rotate the sleeve of the fiber optic connector loaded at the 3 o'clock position to the 12 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203 for the sleeve feeding component 5300 to grab.

[0050] In order to realize the automatic control of the device, the sleeve feeding and distributing support is provided with a sleeve feeding and distributing disc first detection component 5207 to detect whether there is a sleeve of a fiber optic connector in the sleeve feeding and distributing positioning groove rotating to the 3 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203; the sleeve feeding and distributing support is provided with a sleeve feeding and distributing disc second detection component 5208 to detect whether there is a sleeve of a fiber optic connector in the sleeve feeding and distributing positioning groove rotating to the 12 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203; the sleeve feeding and distributing support is provided with a sleeve feeding and distributing disc third detection component 5209 to detect whether there is a sleeve of a fiber optic connector in the sleeve feeding and distributing positioning groove rotating to the 6 o'clock position of the sleeve feeding and distributing disc body 5203.

[0051] Further, the sleeve loading assembly includes a sleeve loading bracket 5311, a sleeve loading transverse movement mechanism 5321 installed on the sleeve loading bracket 5311, a sleeve loading lifting mechanism 5331 installed on the sleeve loading transverse movement mechanism 5321, and a sleeve loading grabbing mechanism 5341 installed on the sleeve loading lifting mechanism 5331; the sleeve loading grabbing mechanism 5341 is used to grab the sleeve of the optical fiber connector to be loaded in the sleeve distribution assembly 5200, and move it to a preset position under the drive of the sleeve loading transverse movement mechanism 5321 and the sleeve loading lifting mechanism 5331. The pressing sleeve feeding grasping mechanism 5341 includes a pressing sleeve feeding pressing head 5342, a pressing sleeve feeding positioning plug rod 5351 and a pressing sleeve feeding plug rod driving component 5361; the pressing sleeve feeding pressing head 5342 is provided with a pressing sleeve feeding head positioning recess 5344 at its lower end, and the pressing sleeve feeding head positioning recess 5344 matches the upper end shape of the pressing sleeve, and the pressing sleeve feeding head spring piece 5343 is connected to the lower end of the pressing sleeve feeding head, and the pressing sleeve feeding head spring piece 5343 can clamp the pressing sleeve arranged in the pressing sleeve feeding positioning recess to keep the pressing sleeve in the current position The sleeve loading positioning plug 5351 includes a sleeve loading spring guiding portion 5352 and a sleeve loading ejecting portion 5353; when the sleeve loading assembly assembles the sleeve with the outer shell: driven by the sleeve loading plug driving component 5361, the sleeve loading spring guiding portion 5352 can pass through the sleeve to guide the spring in the outer shell, and under the further driving of the sleeve loading plug driving component 5361, the sleeve loading ejecting portion 5353 can push the sleeve open to separate it from the sleeve loading pressure head 5342 and assemble it with the outer shell.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0053] The above contents are further detailed descriptions of the present application in combination with specific implementation methods, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present application is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present application.

Claims

1. A ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly, characterized in that, include: A pressing sleeve feeding assembly, a pressing sleeve dividing assembly and a pressing sleeve loading assembly; The sleeve feeding assembly is used to arrange the sleeves of the optical fiber connector in a preset direction and then supply them to the sleeve dispensing assembly; The pressing sleeve distributing component distributes the pressing sleeves of the optical fiber connectors thereinto for the pressing sleeve loading component to take; The compression sleeve feeding assembly is used to grab the compression sleeve of the optical fiber connector and arrange the grabbed compression sleeve of the optical fiber connector at a preset position; The pressing sleeve feeding assembly includes a pressing sleeve feeding bracket, a pressing sleeve feeding transverse movement mechanism installed on the pressing sleeve feeding bracket, a pressing sleeve feeding lifting mechanism installed on the pressing sleeve feeding transverse movement mechanism, and a pressing sleeve feeding grabbing mechanism installed on the pressing sleeve feeding lifting mechanism; The pressing sleeve feeding grabbing mechanism is used to grab the pressing sleeve of the optical fiber connector to be fed in the pressing sleeve distributing assembly, and move it to a preset position under the driving of the pressing sleeve feeding transverse movement mechanism and the pressing sleeve feeding lifting mechanism; The pressing sleeve feeding grabbing mechanism includes a pressing sleeve feeding pressing head, a pressing sleeve feeding positioning plug rod and a pressing sleeve feeding plug rod driving component; The press sleeve feeding head is provided with a press sleeve feeding head positioning recess at its lower end, the press sleeve feeding head positioning recess matches the upper end shape of the press sleeve, and the press sleeve feeding head spring piece is connected to the lower end of the press sleeve feeding head, the press sleeve feeding head spring piece can clamp the press sleeve arranged in the press sleeve feeding positioning recess to keep the press sleeve in the current position; The pressing sleeve feeding positioning plug rod comprises a pressing sleeve feeding spring guiding part and a pressing sleeve feeding ejecting part; When the press sleeve feeding assembly assembles the press sleeve and the outer shell: driven by the press sleeve feeding plug driving component, the press sleeve feeding spring guide part can pass through the press sleeve to guide the spring in the outer shell; under the further drive of the press sleeve feeding plug driving component, the press sleeve feeding ejection part can push the press sleeve open to separate it from the press sleeve feeding pressure head and assemble it with the outer shell.

2. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein The pressing sleeve feeding assembly comprises a pressing sleeve vibrating plate.

3. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sleeve pressing material dividing assembly is provided with a sleeve pressing material dividing straight path, a sleeve pressing material shifting mechanism, a sleeve pressing material dividing turntable and a sleeve pressing turntable driving component; The press sleeve material distribution straight channel is connected between the press sleeve material distribution turntable and the press sleeve feeding device; The press sleeve material dispensing mechanism is used to clamp the press sleeve at a preset position in the press sleeve material dispensing straight path, and dispensing the press sleeve at a preset position in the press sleeve material dispensing straight path into the press sleeve material dispensing turntable.

4. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The pressing sleeve material discharging mechanism comprises a first pressing sleeve blocking mechanism, a second pressing sleeve blocking mechanism and a pressing sleeve material discharging driving assembly; The first pressing sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged at a side close to the pressing sleeve material distribution rotating disk, and can be controlled to block the pressing sleeve at a position corresponding to the pressing sleeve material distribution straight path from moving toward the pressing sleeve material distribution rotating disk; The first pressing sleeve blocking mechanism is arranged at a side close to the pressing sleeve feeding assembly, and can be controlled to block the pressing sleeve at a corresponding position of the pressing sleeve material distribution straight path from moving toward the pressing sleeve material distribution turntable; The press sleeve material dispensing driving assembly can dispensing the press sleeve blocked by the first press sleeve blocking mechanism in the press sleeve material dispensing straight path into the press sleeve material dispensing turntable after the blocking is released.

5. The sleeve pressing and feeding device for assembling an optical fiber connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first pressing sleeve blocking mechanism comprises a first pressing sleeve blocking power component and a first pressing sleeve blocking block. Under the drive of the first pressing sleeve blocking power component, the first pressing sleeve blocking block can be inserted into the material channel of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel from the avoidance portion of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel to block the pressing sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction. The second pressing sleeve blocking mechanism comprises a second pressing sleeve blocking power component and a second pressing sleeve blocking block. Under the drive of the second pressing sleeve blocking power component, the second pressing sleeve blocking block can be inserted into the material channel of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel from the avoidance portion of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight channel to block the pressing sleeve at the corresponding position from moving in a preset direction. The sleeve pressing and shifting driving assembly comprises a sleeve pressing and shifting power component, a sleeve pressing and shifting guide block and a sleeve pressing and shifting movable block; The pressing sleeve toggling guide block can reciprocate in the extension direction of the pressing sleeve material dividing straight path under the driving of the pressing sleeve toggling power component, and the pressing sleeve toggling movable block is rotatably mounted on the pressing sleeve toggling guide block; When the pressing sleeve moving block moves the pressing sleeve toward one side of the pressing sleeve material dividing turntable, the pressing sleeve moving block abuts against the pressing sleeve moving rotation blocking portion provided on the pressing sleeve moving guide block; When the sleeve pressing moving block retreats to one side of the sleeve pressing feeding assembly under the driving of the sleeve pressing moving power component, the sleeve pressing moving block can be driven by the sleeve pressing to rotate in a preset direction so that the sleeve pressing moving block avoids the sleeve pressing.

6. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The pressing sleeve material distributing assembly is provided with a pressing sleeve material distributing bracket; The pressing sleeve material dividing turntable comprises a pressing sleeve material dividing turntable body and a pressing sleeve material dividing turntable shaft arranged at the end of the pressing sleeve material dividing turntable body, and the pressing sleeve material dividing turntable is pivotally connected to the pressing sleeve material dividing turntable bracket through the pressing sleeve material dividing turntable shaft; A motor is arranged on the outer side of the pressing sleeve material distributing bracket as the pressing sleeve turntable driving component, and the output shaft of the motor is inserted into the pressing sleeve material distributing shaft hole of the pressing sleeve material distributing disc shaft and is drivingly connected thereto.

7. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing sleeve material distribution bracket comprises a first pressing sleeve material distribution bracket and a second pressing sleeve material distribution bracket which are arranged at intervals; Both end sides of the pressing sleeve material distribution disc body are provided with the pressing sleeve material distribution disc shafts, and the two pressing sleeve material distribution disc shafts are respectively pivotally connected to the pressing sleeve first material distribution bracket and the pressing sleeve second material distribution bracket through the pressing sleeve material distribution bearings; The pressing sleeve material distribution plate rotating shaft is horizontally pivoted to the pressing sleeve material distribution bracket, and at least four pressing sleeve material distribution plate positioning grooves are evenly distributed on the outer circumference of the pressing sleeve material distribution plate body; When the pressing sleeve material distribution plate is viewed from the side of the pressing sleeve second material distribution bracket, the pressing sleeve material distribution positioning groove rotates to the 3 o'clock position of the pressing sleeve material distribution plate according to the preset time, so that the pressing sleeve of the optical fiber connector supplied by the pressing sleeve feeding assembly can enter the pressing sleeve material distribution positioning groove corresponding to the 3 o'clock position of the pressing sleeve material distribution plate; Driven by the sleeve pressing turntable driving component, the sleeve pressing material dividing turntable can rotate the sleeve of the optical fiber connector loaded at the 3 o'clock position to the 12 o'clock position of the sleeve pressing material dividing disk body for the sleeve pressing loading assembly to grab.

8. The ferrule feeding device for fiber optic connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pressing sleeve material distribution bracket is provided with a first detection component of the pressing sleeve material distribution plate to detect whether there is a pressing sleeve of the optical fiber connector in the pressing sleeve material distribution positioning groove rotated to the 3 o'clock position of the pressing sleeve material distribution plate body; The press sleeve material separating bracket is provided with a second detection component of the press sleeve material separating disc to detect whether there is a press sleeve of an optical fiber connector in the press sleeve material separating positioning groove at the 12 o'clock position of the press sleeve material separating disc body; The press sleeve material separating bracket is provided with a third detection component of the press sleeve material separating disc to detect whether there is a press sleeve of an optical fiber connector in the press sleeve material separating positioning groove at the 6 o'clock position of the press sleeve material separating disc body.

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