An integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of optical fiber connector assembly, and discloses an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, including a machine base, a feeding assembly is arranged on the machine base, the feeding assembly includes a fixed platform, a motor is arranged below the fixed platform, a turntable is arranged at the output end of the motor, a notch is arranged on the turntable, a material discharge seat is arranged in the notch, a main body placement assembly, a sealing ring placement assembly, a T-sleeve assembly placement assembly and a button placement assembly are arranged in sequence around the machine base, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the main body placement assembly relative to the machine base. During assembly, various components of the optical fiber connector can be assembled in sequence to realize integrated assembly processing, improve assembly processing efficiency, and meet production needs. The scheme is novel in structure, saves time and labor, does not require multiple processing equipment, reduces space occupancy, and is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of optical fiber connector assembly, and in particular to an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine. Background Art

[0002] Fiber optic connector can connect two optical fibers together permanently or detachably, and has a connecting part with protective components. Fiber optic connector is the terminal device of optical fiber.

[0003] At present, in the process of assembling optical fiber connectors, there is no dedicated integrated processing equipment on the market. Manual operation is required, and multiple devices are needed to assemble multiple parts separately in sequence. This not only takes up space and increases costs, but also consumes manpower and material resources, is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and seriously affects the assembly efficiency of optical fiber connectors. It is not very practical.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, it is necessary for technicians in this field to develop an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, comprising a machine base, a feeding assembly is arranged on the machine base, the feeding assembly comprises a fixed platform, a motor is arranged below the fixed platform, a turntable is arranged at the output end of the motor, a notch is arranged on the turntable, a material placing seat is arranged in the notch, a main body placing assembly, a sealing ring placing assembly, a T sleeve assembly placing assembly and a button placing assembly are arranged around the machine base in sequence, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the main body placing assembly relative to the machine base;

[0007] The clamping mechanism comprises a fixed frame, the fixed frame is arranged on a fixed platform, a horizontal telescopic cylinder is arranged at the bottom of the fixed frame, a connecting seat is arranged at the output end of the horizontal telescopic cylinder, and a vertical telescopic cylinder is arranged on the connecting seat, and a first pneumatic clamp is arranged at the output end of the vertical telescopic cylinder;

[0008] The sealing ring placement component, the T-sleeve assembly placement component and the button placement component are all provided with an assembly mechanism on the machine base opposite to each other, and the assembly mechanism includes a slide, and a slide seat adapted thereto is provided on the slide, and a vertical plate is provided on the side of the slide, and a moving cylinder is provided on the vertical plate, and the output end of the moving cylinder is connected to the slide seat, and an assembly cylinder is provided on the slide seat in an opposite shape, and a material taking head is provided at the output end of the assembly cylinder;

[0009] A positioning mechanism is provided above each of the assembling mechanisms. The positioning mechanism comprises a mounting frame, which is arranged on a fixed platform and on which a positioning cylinder is provided. A positioning seat is provided at the output end of the positioning cylinder, and the positioning seat cooperates with a material discharge seat.

[0010] Preferably, a discharging mechanism is provided on the machine base, and the discharging mechanism includes a column, a concave seat is provided on the top of the column, an adjusting cylinder is provided at one end of the concave seat, a slide groove is provided in the concave seat, and a movable block adapted thereto is provided in the slide groove, the output end of the adjusting cylinder is connected with the movable block, a power cylinder is provided on the movable block, a second pneumatic clamp is provided at the output end of the power cylinder, a discharging seat is provided below the second pneumatic clamp, a pushing cylinder is provided on the side of the discharging seat, and a pushing head is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, a discharge channel is provided at the discharge port of the discharge seat, a side frame is provided on the discharge channel, a discharge cylinder is provided on the side frame, a baffle plate is provided at the output end of the discharge cylinder, and the baffle plate is located in the discharge channel.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed platform is rotatably connected to the turntable, and a plurality of slots are provided on the turntable, the slots are equiangularly distributed in a circular shape, a material discharge seat is provided in each slot, and the material discharge seats correspond one by one to the clamping mechanism, the assembly mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the discharge mechanism respectively.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of detection racks are provided on the top of the machine base, each of the detection racks is located between adjacent assembly mechanisms, and a cabinet door is provided on the side of the machine base, and the cabinet door is movably connected to the machine base via a hinge.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The present invention is an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, which is provided with a feeding assembly, and places the assembled main body on a discharge seat. The turntable is driven by a motor to realize equal-interval rotation, thereby completing the feeding of components of each assembly process in sequence. This solution does not require each component to be loaded and assembled separately, which greatly shortens the assembly time of the optical fiber connector.

[0016] (2) The present invention is an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, which is equipped with a clamping mechanism, an assembly mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. During assembly, the various components of the optical fiber connector can be assembled in sequence to achieve integrated assembly processing, improve assembly processing efficiency, and meet production needs. This solution has a novel structure, saves time and labor, does not require multiple processing equipment, reduces space occupancy, and is easy to use.

[0017] (3) The present invention is an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, which is provided with a discharge mechanism that can quickly discharge the finished products after assembly, thereby greatly reducing manpower input and lowering costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the machine structure in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharging mechanism in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of point B of the present invention.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings: 1, base; 11, cabinet door; 12, detection frame; 21, main body placement component; 22, sealing ring placement component; 23, T sleeve assembly placement component; 24, button placement component; 3, feeding component; 31, fixed platform; 32, motor; 33, turntable; 331, notch; 34, unloading seat; 4, clamping mechanism; 41, fixed frame; 42, horizontal telescopic cylinder; 43, vertical telescopic cylinder; 44, first pneumatic clamp; 5, assembly mechanism; 5 1. Slide; 52. Moving cylinder; 53. Slide seat; 54. Assembly cylinder; 55. Material taking head; 6. Positioning mechanism; 61. Mounting frame; 62. Positioning cylinder; 63. Positioning seat; 7. Discharging mechanism; 71. Column; 72. Concave seat; 73. Adjusting cylinder; 74. Movable block; 75. Power cylinder; 76. Second pneumatic clamp; 77. Discharging seat; 78. Pushing cylinder; 79. Discharging channel; 80. Side frame; 81. Discharging cylinder; 82. Baffle plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the following disclosure.

[0026] Example

[0027] See also Figure 1-5As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution for an integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine: comprising a machine base 1, a feeding assembly 3 is provided on the machine base 1, the feeding assembly 3 comprises a fixed platform 31, a motor 32 is provided below the fixed platform 31, a turntable 33 is provided at the output end of the motor 32, a notch 331 is provided on the turntable 33, a material discharge seat 34 is provided in the notch 331, specifically, the material discharge seat 34 is used to place the connector body, the machine base 1 is sequentially provided with a main body placement assembly 21, a sealing ring placement assembly 22, a T-sleeve assembly placement assembly 23 and a button placement assembly 24, specifically, the main body placement assembly 21, the sealing ring placement assembly 22, the T-sleeve assembly placement assembly 23 and the button placement assembly 24 all feed the connector body, the sealing ring, the T-sleeve assembly and the button respectively through a vibrating feeding tray, and the main body placement assembly 21 is provided with a clamping mechanism 4 relative to the machine base 1;

[0028] The clamping mechanism 4 includes a fixing frame 41, which is arranged on the fixing platform 31. Specifically, the fixing frame 41 is connected to the fixing platform 31 by screws. A horizontal telescopic cylinder 42 is arranged at the bottom of the fixing frame 41. A connecting seat is arranged at the output end of the horizontal telescopic cylinder 42, and a vertical telescopic cylinder 43 is arranged on the connecting seat. A first pneumatic clamp 44 is arranged at the output end of the vertical telescopic cylinder 43. Specifically, the horizontal telescopic cylinder 42, the vertical telescopic cylinder 43 and the first pneumatic clamp 44 are all controlled by an air circuit.

[0029] The sealing ring placement component 22, the T sleeve assembly placement component 23 and the button placement component 24 are all provided with an assembly mechanism 5 on the machine base 1, and the assembly mechanism 5 includes a slide 51, and the slide 51 is provided with a slide seat 53 adapted thereto, and a vertical plate is provided on the side of the slide 51, and a moving cylinder 52 is provided on the vertical plate, and the output end of the moving cylinder 52 is connected to the slide seat 53, and an assembly cylinder 54 is provided on the slide seat 53 in an opposite shape, and a material taking head 55 is provided at the output end of the assembly cylinder 54;

[0030] A positioning mechanism 6 is provided above each assembly mechanism 5. The positioning mechanism 6 includes a mounting frame 61. The mounting frame 61 is arranged on the fixed platform 31, and a positioning cylinder 62 is provided on the mounting frame 61. A positioning seat 63 is provided at the output end of the positioning cylinder 62. The positioning seat 63 cooperates with the discharge seat 34. The fixed platform 31 is rotatably connected with the turntable 33, and a plurality of slots 331 are provided on the turntable 33. The slots 331 are equiangularly distributed in a circular shape. A discharge seat 34 is provided in each slot 331, and the discharge seats 34 correspond to the clamping mechanism 4, the assembly mechanism 5, the positioning mechanism 6 and the discharge mechanism 7 one by one.

[0031] In this embodiment, the connector body, the sealing ring, the T-sleeve assembly and the button are placed in the main body placement component 21, the sealing ring placement component 22, the T-sleeve assembly placement component 23 and the button placement component 24 in sequence, and each component is loaded respectively, the horizontal telescopic cylinder 42 drives the vertical telescopic cylinder 43 to move, and the vertical telescopic cylinder 43 drives the first pneumatic clamp 44 to move downward, and the first pneumatic clamp 44 clamps the connector body and sends it to the discharge seat 34, the motor 32 moves, drives the turntable 33 to rotate, and the turntable 33 puts the connector body The discharge seat 34 of the joint body is sent to the assembly mechanism 5. At the same time, the positioning cylinder 62 drives the positioning seat 53 to position the discharge seat 34 and the joint body. The moving cylinder 52 drives the slide seat 53 to move along the slide table 51. The assembly cylinder 54 drives the material taking head 55 to take the sealing ring and assemble the sealing ring on the joint body to complete the sealing ring assembly. Similarly, the motor 32 moves to drive the turntable 33 to rotate. The turntable 33 sends the discharge seat 34 with the joint body to the next assembly mechanism 5, and completes the assembly operations of the T sleeve assembly and the button in turn, and finally completes the assembly.

[0032] See also Figure 1-5 As shown, further, a discharging mechanism 7 is provided on the machine base 1, and the discharging mechanism 7 includes a column 71, a concave seat 72 is provided on the top of the column 71, an adjusting cylinder 73 is provided at one end of the concave seat 72, a slide groove is provided in the concave seat 72, and a movable block 74 adapted thereto is provided in the slide groove, the output end of the adjusting cylinder 73 is connected with the movable block 74, a power cylinder 75 is provided on the movable block 74, a second pneumatic clamp 76 is provided at the output end of the power cylinder 75, a discharging seat 77 is provided below the second pneumatic clamp 76, a pushing cylinder 78 is provided on the side of the discharging seat 77, a pushing head is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder 78, a discharging channel 79 is provided at the discharging port of the discharging seat 77, a side frame 80 is provided on the discharging channel 79, a discharging cylinder 81 is provided on the side frame 80, a baffle plate 82 is provided at the output end of the discharging cylinder 81, and the baffle plate 82 is located in the discharging channel 79.

[0033] In this embodiment, after the optical fiber connector is assembled, the motor 32 moves, driving the turntable 33 to rotate, and the turntable 33 sends the discharge seat 34 equipped with the connector body to the discharge mechanism 7. The adjusting cylinder 73 drives the power cylinder 75 to move horizontally, and the power cylinder 75 drives the second pneumatic clamp 76 to move. The second pneumatic clamp 76 clamps the finished optical fiber connector on the discharge seat 34 and sends it to the discharge seat 77. The discharge cylinder 81 drives the baffle plate 82 to move, and finally it is discharged from the discharge channel 79.

[0034] See also Figure 1 As shown, further, a plurality of detection racks 12 are provided on the top of the machine base 1, each detection rack 12 is located between adjacent assembly mechanisms 5, and a cabinet door 11 is provided on the side of the machine base 1, and the cabinet door 11 is movably connected thereto through a hinge.

[0035] In this embodiment, an infrared detector is installed on the detection frame 12, which can detect the assembly accuracy of each component of each optical fiber connector.

[0036] Specifically, the working principle and use process of the present invention are as follows: the joint body, the sealing ring, the T-sleeve assembly and the button are placed in the main body placement component 21, the sealing ring placement component 22, the T-sleeve assembly placement component 23 and the button placement component 24 in sequence, and each component is loaded respectively, the horizontal telescopic cylinder 42 drives the vertical telescopic cylinder 43 to move, the vertical telescopic cylinder 43 drives the first pneumatic clamp 44 to move downward, the first pneumatic clamp 44 clamps the joint body and sends it to the discharge seat 34, the motor 32 moves, drives the turntable 33 to rotate, and the turntable 33 puts the joint body The discharge seat 34 is sent to the assembly mechanism 5. At the same time, the positioning cylinder 62 drives the positioning seat 53 to position the discharge seat 34 and the joint body. The moving cylinder 52 drives the slide 53 to move along the slide 51. The assembly cylinder 54 drives the material taking head 55 to take the sealing ring and assemble the sealing ring on the joint body to complete the sealing ring assembly. Similarly, the motor 32 moves to drive the turntable 33 to rotate. The turntable 33 sends the discharge seat 34 with the joint body to the next assembly mechanism 5, and completes the assembly operations of the T sleeve assembly and the button in turn, and finally completes the assembly until the entire work sequence is completed.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine, characterized in that: The machine base (1) comprises a feeding assembly (3) provided on the machine base (1), the feeding assembly (3) comprising a fixed platform (31), a motor (32) provided below the fixed platform (31), a turntable (33) provided at the output end of the motor (32), a notch (331) provided on the turntable (33), a material discharge seat (34) provided in the notch (331), a main body placement assembly (21), a sealing ring placement assembly (22), a T sleeve assembly placement assembly (23) and a button placement assembly (24) provided around the machine base (1) in sequence, and a material clamping mechanism (4) provided on the main body placement assembly (21) relative to the machine base (1); The clamping mechanism (4) comprises a fixed frame (41), the fixed frame (41) is arranged on a fixed platform (31), a horizontal telescopic cylinder (42) is arranged at the bottom of the fixed frame (41), a connecting seat is arranged at the output end of the horizontal telescopic cylinder (42), a vertical telescopic cylinder (43) is arranged on the connecting seat, and a first pneumatic clamp (44) is arranged at the output end of the vertical telescopic cylinder (43); The sealing ring placement component (22), the T-sleeve assembly placement component (23) and the button placement component (24) are all provided with an assembly mechanism (5) on the machine base (1) opposite to each other. The assembly mechanism (5) comprises a slide (51). The slide (51) is provided with a slide seat (53) adapted thereto. A vertical plate is provided on the side of the slide (51). A movable cylinder (52) is provided on the vertical plate. The output end of the movable cylinder (52) is connected to the slide seat (53). An assembly cylinder (54) is provided on the slide seat (53) in an opposite shape. A material taking head (55) is provided on the output end of the assembly cylinder (54). A positioning mechanism (6) is provided above each of the assembly mechanisms (5), and the positioning mechanism (6) comprises a mounting frame (61), the mounting frame (61) is arranged on the fixed platform (31), and a positioning cylinder (62) is provided on the mounting frame (61), and a positioning seat (63) is provided at the output end of the positioning cylinder (62), and the positioning seat (63) cooperates with the discharge seat (34).

2. The integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine base (1) is provided with a discharging mechanism (7), the discharging mechanism (7) comprising a column (71), a concave seat (72) being provided on the top of the column (71), an adjusting cylinder (73) being provided at one end of the concave seat (72), a slide groove being provided in the concave seat (72), and a movable block (74) matching the concave seat (72) being provided in the slide groove, the output end of the adjusting cylinder (73) being connected with the movable block (74), a power cylinder (75) being provided on the movable block (74), the output end of the power cylinder (75) being provided with a second pneumatic clamp (76), a discharging seat (77) being provided below the second pneumatic clamp (76), a pushing cylinder (78) being provided on the side of the discharging seat (77), and a pushing head being provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder (78).

3. The integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A discharge channel (79) is provided at the discharge port of the discharge seat (77), a side frame (80) is provided on the discharge channel (79), a discharge cylinder (81) is provided on the side frame (80), a baffle plate (82) is provided at the output end of the discharge cylinder (81), and the baffle plate (82) is located in the discharge channel (79).

4. The integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed platform (31) is rotatably connected to the turntable (33), and a plurality of slots (331) are provided on the turntable (33), and the plurality of slots (331) are equiangularly distributed in a circular shape, and a material discharge seat (34) is provided in each of the slots (331), and the plurality of material discharge seats (34) correspond one by one to the clamping mechanism (4), the assembly mechanism (5), the positioning mechanism (6) and the discharge mechanism (7), respectively.

5. The integrated optical fiber connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of detection racks (12) are arranged on the top of the machine base (1), and each of the detection racks (12) is located between adjacent assembly mechanisms (5). A cabinet door (11) is arranged on the side of the machine base (1), and the cabinet door (11) is movably connected to the machine base via a hinge.

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