A foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device

Abstract

The application relates to the field of optical fiber preparation technology, in particular to a pedal type optical fiber shearing cone device which comprises a shearing cone barrel, a shearing cone clamp arranged on the shearing cone barrel, a linkage assembly connected to the shearing cone clamp and arranged on the shearing cone barrel, and a transmission arm arranged on the shearing cone barrel and connected with a power mechanism. The shearing cone clamp is arranged in the shearing cone barrel, the power assembly provides power for shearing the optical fiber by the shearing cone clamp, the kinetic energy is transmitted to the linkage assembly through the transmission arm, and the shearing cone clamp is driven to work through the linkage assembly. In this way, the optical fiber can be cut when being far away from the high-temperature optical fiber preform, the adverse effect of high temperature on the cutting process is reduced, and the cutting effect of the optical fiber is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of optical fiber preparation technology, in particular to a pedal type optical fiber tapering device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of optical fiber production, the optical fiber preform can be tapered by using the tapering method. The tapering method refers to that the preform is melted under high temperature heating and stretched downward, and finally a special waveguide structure in the form of a taper is formed in the heating zone. When tapering, the optical fiber preform needs to be tapered to cut the optical fiber. During the tapering process, the operator needs to wear a large number of protective measures when operating due to the relatively high heat of the optical fiber preform, which leads to inconvenient operation and needs to be further improved. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to improve the convenience of tapering, the present application provides a pedal type optical fiber tapering device.

[0004] The pedal type optical fiber tapering device provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A pedal type optical fiber tapering device, comprising a tapering barrel, a tapering clamp is arranged on the tapering barrel, a linkage assembly connected to the tapering clamp is further arranged on the tapering barrel, a transmission arm is further arranged on the tapering barrel, and a power mechanism is connected to the transmission arm.

[0006] By adopting the above technical scheme, the optical fiber preform enters the tapering barrel, the power mechanism provides power, the power is transmitted to the linkage assembly through the transmission arm, and the linkage assembly controls the tapering clamp to cut the optical fiber. Therefore, the optical fiber can be cut at a position away from the optical fiber preform, the influence of high temperature on operation is reduced, and the convenience of operation is improved.

[0007] Preferably, the tapering clamp comprises two clamp handles, a sliding groove is arranged on each of the two clamp handles, a connecting rod is arranged between the two clamp handles, sliding rods are arranged at both ends of the connecting rod, the two sliding rods are respectively located in the two sliding grooves, a screw rod is further arranged on the connecting rod, an installation plate is arranged on the outer wall of the tapering barrel, a turbine is arranged on the installation plate, the turbine is coaxially connected with the screw rod, and a thread is arranged on the transmission arm and engaged with the turbine.

[0008] Preferably, a guide pipe for guiding the transmission arm is arranged on the installation plate.

[0009] Preferably, an installation table is arranged on one side of the tapering barrel, the power mechanism comprises a rotating disc arranged on the installation table, a swing shaft is arranged on the end surface of the rotating disc, the swing shaft is not coaxial with the rotating disc, a swing rod is connected to the swing shaft, and one end of the swing rod away from the swing shaft is hingedly connected with the transmission arm shaft.

[0010] The power mechanism further comprises a power assembly for driving the rotating disc to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, the power assembly comprises a rotating rod arranged on the rotating disc and coaxial with the rotating disc, the rotating rod comprising a bending portion parallel to and different from the rotating rod; the power assembly further comprises a supporting shaft arranged on the installation table, the supporting shaft being provided with a foot pedal, the foot pedal being provided with a rocker hinged to the shaft of the foot pedal, the end of the rocker away from the foot pedal being hinged to the transmission portion of the rotating rod.

[0012] Preferably, the installation table is provided with a shielding plate, the shielding plate being provided with an avoiding hole through which the transmission arm passes.

[0013] Preferably, the shearing cone barrel is provided with a positioning ring.

[0014] Preferably, the shearing cone barrel is provided with a jaw opening through which a shearing cone plier passes, the shearing cone plier comprising a plier shaft, both ends of the plier shaft being inserted into the side wall of the jaw.

[0015] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] 1. The shearing cone plier is arranged in the shearing cone barrel, the power assembly provides power for the shearing of the optical fiber by the shearing cone plier, and the power is transmitted to the linkage assembly through the transmission arm, and then the linkage assembly drives the shearing cone plier to work. In this way, the optical fiber can be cut away from the high-temperature optical fiber preform, reducing the adverse effects of high temperature on the cutting process and improving the cutting effect of the optical fiber preform.

[0017] 2. The rotating disc is controlled by the foot pedal, and the staff can adopt a sitting position to control the operation through the foot pedal, thereby controlling the shearing cone frequency and reducing the occurrence of the disc furnace phenomenon. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a general structure schematic diagram of a foot-operated optical fiber shearing cone device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 is a structure schematic diagram of an installation table according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the installation table according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 4 is a sectional view of a shearing cone barrel according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Explanation of reference signs: 1, installation table; 2, shearing cone barrel; 3, installation rod; 4, positioning ring; 5, shielding plate; 51, avoiding hole; 6, supporting shaft; 7, foot pedal; 8, supporting rod; 9, rotating rod; 91, bending part; 10, rotating disc; 11, rocker; 12, swing shaft; 13, swing rod; 14, installation plate; 15, guide pipe; 16, transmission arm; 17, turbine; 18, connecting rod; 19, sliding rod; 20, jaw; 21, shearing cone pliers; 211, pliers shaft; 212, pliers blade; 213, pliers handle; 22, screw rod; 23, sliding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-4 The application is further described in detail.

[0024] The embodiment of the application discloses a foot-operated optical fiber shearing cone device. Figure 1 The foot-operated optical fiber shearing cone device comprises an installation table 1 and a shearing cone barrel 2 arranged on one side of the installation table 1, wherein the shearing cone barrel 2 is internally provided with an installation rod 3, the installation rod 3 is provided with a positioning ring 4 for positioning the optical fiber, and the positioning ring 4 plays a role in positioning the optical fiber, thereby facilitating cutting of the optical fiber.

[0025] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the installation table 1 can be used for placing auxiliary tools, and the installation table 1 is provided with a shielding plate 5, the shielding plate 5 can play a protective role for the worker, and the shielding plate 5 is provided with an avoiding hole 51. The installation table 1 is provided with a power mechanism, and the power mechanism comprises a power assembly, the power assembly comprises a supporting shaft 6 located below the tabletop, the supporting shaft 6 is provided with a foot pedal 7, the foot pedal 7 can rotate relative to the supporting shaft 6. The supporting shaft 6 is provided with a vertical supporting rod 8, and the supporting rod 8 is provided with a horizontal rotating rod 9. The power mechanism further comprises a rotating disc 10 arranged on one end of the rotating rod 9, and the other end of the rotating rod 9 comprises a bending part 91, the bending part 91 is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating disc 10 and is different in axis. One end of the foot pedal 7 is provided with a rocker 11 hinged to the foot pedal 7, the connection between the rocker 11 and the foot pedal 7 is not on the vertical plane where the supporting rod 8 is located, one end of the rocker 11 away from the foot pedal 7 is connected to the bending part 91 and can rotate relative to the bending part 91. The foot pedal 7 can drive the bending part 91 to rotate around the axis of the rotating rod 9, thereby driving the rotating disc 10 to rotate.

[0026] The side, away from the rotating rod 9, of the rotating disc 10 is provided with a swing shaft 12, the swing shaft 12 is not on the axis of the rotating disc 10 and is arranged close to the edge of the rotating disc 10. The swing shaft 12 is provided with a swing rod 13, the swing rod 13 can rotate relative to the swing shaft 12.

[0027] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4The outer wall of the shearing cone barrel 2 is provided with a mounting plate 14, the mounting plate 14 is provided with a guide pipe 15, the guide pipe 15 is provided with a transmission arm 16, one end of the transmission arm 16 penetrates through the avoiding hole 51 and is pivotally connected with the swing rod 13, when the rotating disc 10 rotates, the swing rod 13 drives the transmission arm 16 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the guide pipe 15.

[0028] The mounting plate 14 is further provided with a linkage assembly, the linkage assembly comprises a turbine 17 arranged on the mounting plate 14, one end of the transmission arm 16 close to the turbine 17 is provided with a thread engaged with the turbine 17, when the transmission arm 16 moves along the axial direction of the guide pipe 15, the turbine 17 is driven to rotate. The turbine 17 is provided with a screw rod 22 coaxial with the turbine 17, the screw rod 22 is provided with a connecting rod 18, the connecting rod 18 is threadedly connected with the screw rod 22, and both ends of the connecting rod 18 are provided with slide rods 19.

[0029] The side wall of the shearing cone barrel 2 is provided with a jaw 20, the jaw 20 is penetrated through by a shearing cone clamp 21, the shearing cone clamp 21 comprises a clamp shaft 211, both ends of the clamp shaft 211 are inserted into the side wall of the jaw 20, the shearing cone clamp 21 further comprises a clamp blade 212 and two clamp handles 213, the clamp blade 212 is used for cutting the optical fiber preform, and the clamp handle 213 is used for driving the clamp blade 212 to move. Both ends of the connecting rod 18 and the slide rods 19 are located in the sliding grooves 23, when the screw rod 22 drives the connecting rod 18 to move, the clamp handle 213 will rotate around the clamp shaft 211, so as to control the cutting of the clamp blade 212 to the optical fiber preform.

[0030] The working principle of the foot-operated optical fiber shearing cone device is as follows: the optical fiber enters into the shearing cone barrel 2 and is positioned by the positioning ring 4, so that the shearing cone clamp 21 can accurately cut the optical fiber. The staff drives the rocker 11 to move by using the foot pedal 7, so as to drive the rotating disc 10 to rotate, when the rotating disc 10 rotates, the swing shaft 12 is driven to move, and then the transmission arm 16 is driven to reciprocate along the axial direction of the guide pipe 15, when the transmission arm 16 reciprocates, the turbine 17 is driven to rotate, the turbine 17 drives the screw rod 22 to rotate, and drives the connecting rod 18 to move, finally drives the clamp handle 213 to rotate around the clamp shaft 211, so as to achieve the effect that the jaw 20 cuts the optical fiber. The staff controls the operation by using the foot pedal 7, so as to control the shearing frequency, reduces the occurrence of the disc furnace phenomenon, and can work at a position far away from the heat source, without wearing various protective equipment, improves the working convenience and safety.

[0031] The above are the preferred embodiments of the present application, which do not limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cone shearing barrel (2), wherein the cone shearing barrel (2) is provided with a cone shearing clamp (21), the cone shearing barrel (2) is also provided with a linkage assembly connected to the cone shearing clamp (21), the cone shearing barrel (2) is also provided with a transmission arm (16), and the transmission arm (16) is connected with a power mechanism; a mounting table (1) is provided on one side of the cone shearing barrel (2), and the power mechanism comprises a turntable (10) provided on the mounting table (1), and a swing shaft (12) is provided on the end surface of the turntable (10), and the swing shaft (12) is not The swing shaft (12) is coaxial with the turntable (10), and a swing rod (13) is connected to the swing shaft (12), and the end of the swing rod (13) away from the swing shaft (12) is hingedly connected to the transmission arm (16); the power mechanism also includes a power assembly for driving the turntable (10) to rotate; the power assembly includes a rotating rod (9) provided on the turntable (10) and coaxial with the turntable (10), the rotating rod (9) includes a bending portion (91), and the bending portion (91) is parallel to and not coaxial with the rotating rod (9); the power mechanism also includes a power assembly for driving the turntable (10) to rotate; the power assembly includes a rotating rod (9) provided on the turntable (10) and coaxial with the turntable (10), and ... power assembly for driving the turntable (10) to rotate; the power assembly includes a power assembly for driving the turntable (10) to rotate; the power assembly includes a power assembly The force assembly further comprises a support shaft (6) arranged on the mounting table (1), a foot pedal (7) being arranged on the support shaft (6), a rocker (11) being hingedly connected to the foot pedal (7), and an end of the rocker (11) away from the foot pedal (7) being hingedly connected to the transmission part of the rotating rod (9); the cone shearing pliers (21) comprises two pliers handles (213), both of which are provided with a slide groove (23), and the linkage assembly comprises a pliers handle (213) and a pliers handle (213) provided on the two pliers handles (213). 13), a connecting rod (18) is provided at both ends of the connecting rod (18), and the two sliding rods (19) are respectively located in two slide grooves (23), and a screw (22) is also passed through the connecting rod (18), and a mounting plate (14) is provided on the outer wall of the shear cone barrel (2), and a turbine (17) is provided on the mounting plate (14), and the turbine (17) is coaxially connected to the screw (22), and a thread engaged with the turbine (17) is provided on the transmission arm (16).

2. A foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (14) is provided with a guide tube (15) for guiding the transmission arm (16).

3. The foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation table (1) is provided with a shielding plate (5), and the shielding plate (5) is provided with an avoidance hole (51) through which the transmission arm (16) passes.

4. The foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning ring (4) is provided on the shear cone barrel (2).

5. The foot-operated optical fiber taper cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cone shear barrel (2) is provided with a jaw (20) for the cone shear pliers (21) to pass through. The cone shear pliers (21) include a pliers shaft (211), and both ends of the pliers shaft (211) are inserted into the side walls of the jaw (20).

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