Optical fiber adapter assembly machine

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of optical fiber adapter assembly machines, including rack, feeding mechanism, first assembly mechanism, second assembly mechanism, first detection mechanism, steering mechanism, turnover mechanism, second detection mechanism and control mechanism, control mechanism is controlled to feeding mechanism, first detection mechanism, steering mechanism, first assembly mechanism, turnover mechanism, second detection mechanism and second assembly mechanism, realize the automatic assembly of optical fiber adapter.The optical fiber adapter assembly machine provided by the application solves the problems of easy damage, not in place and other problems that may occur during manual assembly of the lock core, improves the assembly efficiency and product yield of the optical fiber adapter.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of mechanical equipment, and particularly to an optical fiber adapter assembling machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Optical fibers are connected by adapters through the openings in the adapters to ensure the highest connection performance between optical fiber connectors. The adapters are widely used in the fields of telecom metropolitan area networks, backbone networks, access networks, data centers, internet big data storage, cloud computing, etc., and largely determine the stability of optical fiber network information transmission.

[0003] The existing optical fiber adapters are assembled manually, and the assembling process is as follows: a worker picks up an adapter main body, assembles a baffle at each end of the adapter main body, after the first step of assembly is completed, two sleeves are assembled on the adapter main body, and two lock cores are assembled on the sleeves. The lock cores are prone to deformation, and manual assembly is prone to cause misplacement. In addition, there are many uncertain factors, which are prone to cause an increase in the defective rate.

[0004] In view of the above defects of the prior art, it is necessary to design an optical fiber adapter assembling machine.

[0005] The information disclosed in this BACKGROUND section is only for the purpose of increasing the understanding of the background of the present application and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that this information forms prior art that is publicly known. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide an optical fiber adapter assembling machine that replaces the existing manual assembly of optical fiber adapters, and can improve the assembly efficiency and product yield of optical fiber adapters.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an optical fiber adapter assembling machine is provided by an embodiment of the present application, wherein the optical fiber adapter comprises an adapter main body and a plurality of assembly components, comprising:

[0008] A rack is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel arranged staggered and along the Y axis, and a poking mechanism for poking the adapter main body is arranged on the first flow channel and the second flow channel, respectively;

[0009] A feeding mechanism is arranged on the rack and used for conveying the adapter main body to the first flow channel;

[0010] A first assembly mechanism comprises a plurality of first assembly devices arranged along the first flow channel;

[0011] A second assembly mechanism comprises a plurality of second assembly devices arranged along the second flow channel;

[0012] The first detection mechanism is arranged along the first flow channel to detect the first assembly surface on the adapter body in the first flow channel.

[0013] The turning mechanism comprises a turning block for accommodating the adapter body, and the turning block is located in the flow direction of the first flow channel to turn the adapter body with the detected first assembly surface.

[0014] The turning mechanism comprises a turning block for accommodating the adapter body, and the turning block is located in the flow direction of the first flow channel to turn the adapter body with the detected first assembly surface.

[0015] The second detection mechanism is arranged along the second flow channel and is located between adjacent second assembly devices to detect the assembly part installed by the second assembly device on the adapter body in the second flow channel.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the second assembly device in the second assembly mechanism that assembles before the detection of the second detection mechanism is provided as a first transfer assembly, the first transfer assembly comprises a staggered feeding device, a transfer frame and a first Z-axis driving device to drive the transfer frame to move up and down along the Z-axis, the transfer frame is provided with a plurality of transfer holes above the second flow channel, and the rack is provided with a staggered feeding device for feeding the assembly part into the transfer holes.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the second assembly device in the second assembly mechanism that assembles after the detection of the second detection mechanism is provided as a second transfer assembly, the second transfer assembly comprises a first staggered feeding device and a vacuum suction assembly for conveying the assembly part between the first staggered feeding device and the adapter body in the second flow channel, and the second transfer assembly further comprises an XZ-axis driving device for driving the vacuum suction assembly to move on the X-axis and the Z-axis.

[0018] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the adapter body is further provided with a second assembly surface, and the two sides of the first flow channel are respectively provided with a first assembly device for installing the assembly part on the first assembly surface or the second assembly surface of the adapter body.

[0019] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the first assembly device comprises an assembly channel communicated with the first flow channel, the rack is provided with a second staggered feeding device for conveying the assembly part to the assembly channel, and the first assembly device further comprises a pushing device located on the assembly channel to press the assembly part on the second assembly surface or the first assembly surface.

[0020] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the first flow channel is provided with an assembly opening communicated with the assembly channel, and the pushing device comprises a pushing rod and a first X-axis driving device to drive the pushing rod to transport the assembly part along the assembly channel.

[0021] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the first detection mechanism comprises a first elastic top rod arranged on a first detection seat and a second X-axis driving device for driving the first detection seat to move along the X-axis, the first detection seat is provided with a first detection sensor for detecting the tail end of the first elastic top rod; and / or, the second detection mechanism comprises a second elastic top rod arranged on a second detection seat and a second Z-axis driving device for driving the second detection seat to move up and down along the Z-axis, the second detection seat is provided with a second detection sensor for detecting the tail end of the second elastic top rod.

[0022] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the turning mechanism comprises a turning table and a third Z-axis driving device arranged on the rack for driving the turning table to move up and down along the Z-axis, the turning table is provided with a turning block driven to rotate by a rotary motor, the turning block is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the adapter body, and the adapter body in the first flow channel can be intercepted by the turning block to turn the adapter body detected by the first detection mechanism to the first assembly surface.

[0023] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the turning mechanism comprises a turning table and a third Z-axis driving device arranged on the rack for driving the turning table to move up and down along the Z-axis, the turning table is provided with a turning block driven to rotate by a rotary motor, the turning block is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the adapter body, and the adapter body in the first flow channel can be intercepted by the turning block to turn the adapter body detected by the first detection mechanism to the first assembly surface.

[0024] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the stirring mechanism on the first flow channel comprises a first stirring plate and a YZ-axis driving device for driving the first stirring plate to stir along the YZ-axis, and the stirring mechanism on the second flow channel comprises a second stirring plate and an XY-axis driving device for driving the second stirring plate to stir along the XY-axis.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the optical fiber adapter assembly machine according to the embodiments of the present application replaces the existing manual assembly of optical fiber adapters, thereby improving the assembly efficiency and product yield of optical fiber adapters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an optical fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first flow channel and a second flow channel in an optical fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first assembly device in an optical fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of a misalignment feeding device in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 Fig. 2 is a structural schematic view of a second transfer assembly in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 Fig. 3 is a structural schematic view of a part of a first detection mechanism and a second detection mechanism in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 Fig. 4 is a structural schematic view of a part of a first transfer assembly and a second detection mechanism in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of a turning mechanism in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 9 Fig. 6 is a structural schematic view of a turning mechanism in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 10 Fig. 7 is a structural schematic view of a first assembly surface on an adapter main body in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 11 Fig. 8 is a structural schematic view of a second assembly surface on an adapter main body in a fiber adapter assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Main reference numeral explanation:

[0038] 1-frame, 11-first flow channel, 12-second flow channel, 2-fiber adapter, 21-adapter body, 211-first assembly surface, 212-second assembly surface, 22-assembly piece, 3-pushing mechanism, 31-first pushing plate, 311-first clamping groove, 32-YZ axis driving device, 33-second pushing plate, 331-second clamping groove, 34-XY axis driving device, 4-feeding mechanism, 5-first assembly mechanism, 51-first assembly device, 511-assembly channel, 512-second misalignment feeding device, 5121-third vibration disc, 5122-fourth Z axis driving device, 5123-second receiving table, 5124-top block, 513-pushing device, 5131-pushing rod, 5132-first X axis driving device, 6-second assembly mechanism, 61-second assembly device, 611-misalignment discharging device, 6111-first vibration disc, 6112-upper misalignment block, 6113-lower misalignment block, 6114-stop block, 6115-third X axis driving device, 612-transporting frame, 613-first Z axis driving device, 614-first misalignment feeding device, 6141-second vibration disc, 6142-Y axis driving device, 6143-first receiving table, 6144-misalignment table, 615-vacuum suction assembly, 6151-vacuum suction head, 616-XZ axis driving device, 7-first detection mechanism, 71-first detection seat, 72-first elastic top rod, 73-second X axis driving device, 74-first detection sensor, 8-second detection mechanism, 81-second detection seat, 82-second elastic top rod, 83-second Z axis driving device, 84-second detection sensor, 9-turning mechanism, 91-turning block, 92-turning table, 93-third Z axis driving device, 94-rotary motor, 10-overturning mechanism, 101-cylinder, 102-overturning seat, 103-overturning block, 11-control mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings, but it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments.

[0040] Unless otherwise clearly indicated, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or group of elements but not the exclusion of any other element or group of elements.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 The fiber adapter 2 in the embodiment of the present application includes an adapter body 21 and a plurality of assembly pieces 22, and the fiber adapter assembly machine includes:

[0042] The rack 1 is provided with the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12 which are staggered and flow along the Y axis, the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12 are respectively provided with the poking mechanism 3 which pokes the adapter body 21, so that the adapter body 21 can move in the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12, and the adapter body 21 can be assembled at different assembly positions in the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12.

[0043] The feeding mechanism 4 is arranged on the rack 1 and is used for feeding the adapter body 21 to the first flow channel 11, and the adapter body 21 fed into the first flow channel 11 can then move along the first flow channel 11 by the poking mechanism 3.

[0044] The first assembly mechanism 5 includes a plurality of first assembly devices 51 arranged along the first flow channel 11;

[0045] The second assembly mechanism 6 includes a plurality of second assembly devices 61 arranged along the second flow channel 12;

[0046] The first detection mechanism 7 is arranged along the first flow channel 11 and is used for detecting the first assembly surface 211 on the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11;

[0047] The turning mechanism 9 includes a turning block 91 used for accommodating the adapter body 21, so as to turn the adapter body 21 whose first assembly surface 211 is detected by the first detection mechanism 7;

[0048] The overturning mechanism 10 overturns the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11 to the second flow channel 12;

[0049] The second detection mechanism 8 is arranged along the second flow channel 12 and is arranged between adjacent second assembly devices 61, and is used for detecting the assembly part 22 installed on the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 by the second assembly device 61.

[0050] The assembly process of the optical fiber adapter assembly machine is as follows:

[0051] 1) Feeding: the control mechanism controls the feeding mechanism 4 to feed the adapter body 21 into the first flow channel 11;

[0052] 2) Feeding: the poking mechanism 3 in the first flow channel 11 pokes the adapter body 21 to move along the first flow channel 11 in the Y axis direction;

[0053] 3) Detection: the first detection mechanism 7 is used for detecting the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11, and the turning mechanism 9 turns the adapter body 21 whose first assembly surface 211 is detected, so that the first assembly mechanism 5 can assemble the adapter body 21 at the second assembly surface 212 opposite to the first assembly surface 211;

[0054] 4) Assembly in the first flow channel: the adapter body 21 is moved to the first assembly mechanism 5 at several first assembly devices 51 in the first flow channel 11 during the movement along the Y axis direction under the poking of the poking mechanism 3, and is sequentially assembled;

[0055] 5) Turnover: the adapter body 21 assembled in the first flow channel 11 is transported to the second flow channel 12 by the turnover mechanism 10, and continues to move along the Y axis direction under the poking of the poking mechanism 3 in the second flow channel 12;

[0056] 6) Primary assembly in the second flow channel: the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 is primary assembled by the second assembly device 61 located in front of the second detection mechanism 8;

[0057] 7) Detection: the second detection mechanism 8 detects the assembled part 22 on the assembled adapter body 21, and detects whether the assembled part 22 is in the appropriate position to perform secondary assembly on the basis of the assembled part 22 on the adapter body 21;

[0058] 8) Secondary assembly in the second flow channel: the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 is secondary assembled by the second assembly device 61 located behind the second detection mechanism 8.

[0059] Embodiment one

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 , the second assembly device 61 assembled before the detection of the second detection mechanism 8 is a first transfer assembly, which primary assembles the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 by transferring the assembled part 22.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 , the first transfer assembly includes a staggered feeding device 611, a transfer frame 612, and a first Z-axis driving device 613, the first Z-axis driving device 613 can drive the transfer frame 612 to ascend and descend along the Z axis, the staggered feeding device 611 is arranged on the rack 1 to feed several transfer holes (not shown), and several transfer holes located above the second flow channel 12 are opened on the transfer frame 612, the assembled part 22 can be fed into the transfer hole on the transfer frame 612 by the staggered feeding device 611, in this way, the first transfer assembly transfers the assembled part 22 in the transfer hole to the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 one by one under the driving of the first Z-axis driving device 613, and performs assembly.

[0062] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the staggered blanking device 611 arranged on the rack 1 includes a first vibrating disc 6111, an upper staggered block 6112, a lower staggered block 6113, a blocking block 6114, and a third X-axis driving device 6115. The upper staggered block 6112 and the lower staggered block 6113 are arranged along the Z-axis in an up-down manner. The upper staggered block 6112 and the lower staggered block 6113 are respectively provided with a plurality of upper discharge openings (not shown) and lower discharge openings (not shown) arranged one by one in a corresponding manner. The discharge opening on the first vibrating disc 6111 is connected with the upper discharge opening through a discharge pipe (not shown). The lower staggered block 6113 is provided with an X-axis sliding channel which is communicated with the upper discharge opening and the lower discharge opening. The blocking block 6114 is driven by the third X-axis driving device 6115 to slide along the X-axis sliding channel (not shown) so as to block the assembly 22 in the upper discharge opening from falling into the lower discharge opening. The lower discharge opening is connected with the transfer hole through a discharge pipe. In this way, by moving the blocking block 6114 on the X-axis sliding channel, the assembly 22 in the first vibrating disc 6111 can be sequentially discharged through the upper discharge opening, the X-axis sliding channel, and the lower discharge opening, and then sequentially reach the transfer hole.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the second assembly device 61 for assembling after detection by the second detection mechanism 8 is a second transfer assembly. After the second detection mechanism 8 detects that the assembly 22 is transferred to the adapter main body 21 by the first transfer assembly, the second transfer assembly transfers the assembly 22 to the adapter main body 21 in the second flow channel 12 to assemble it again. The second transfer assembly includes a first staggered feeding device 614 and a vacuum suction assembly 615 for conveying the assembly 22 between the first staggered feeding device 614 and the adapter main body 21 on the second flow channel 12. The second transfer assembly further includes an XZ-axis driving device 616 for driving the vacuum suction head 6151 on the vacuum suction assembly 615 to move on the X-axis or the Z-axis. In this way, the vacuum suction assembly 615 can be driven by the XZ-axis driving device 616 to transfer the suctioned assembly 22 to the adapter main body 21 on the second flow channel 12 for assembly.

[0064] In this embodiment, in order to transfer the assembly 22 piece by piece, the first misaligned feeding device 614 includes a second vibratory plate 6141, a Y-axis drive device 6142, a first receiving platform 6143, and a misalignment platform 6144. One end of the discharge channel (not shown) on the first receiving platform 6143 is connected to the discharge port on the second vibratory plate 6141. The misalignment platform 6144 is driven to move along the Y-axis by the Y-axis drive device 6142. A material groove (not shown) is provided on the misalignment platform 6144. Driven by the Y-axis drive device 6142, the misalignment platform 6144 is moved so that the material groove on the misalignment platform 6144 is connected to the other end of the discharge channel, thereby transferring the assembly 22 from the first receiving platform 6143 to the material groove on the misalignment platform 6144. Then, it is adsorbed and transferred by the adsorption head 6151 on the vacuum adsorption component 615 in the second transfer component for assembly.

[0065] In summary, using the specific implementation method of this embodiment, the first transfer component and the second transfer component cooperate with the second detection mechanism 8 to sequentially assemble the adapter body 21 on the second flow channel 12 with the assembly component 22.

[0066] Example 2

[0067] Please refer to Figure 1 , 10 As shown in Figure 11, the adapter body 21 is also provided with a second assembly surface 212, and the first assembly device 51 for mounting the assembly component 22 on the first assembly surface 211 or the second assembly surface 212 of the adapter body 21 is provided on both sides of the first flow channel 11.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first assembly surface 211 or the second assembly surface 212 of the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11 can be assembled sequentially by the first assembly device 51 located on both sides of the first flow channel 11.

[0069] In summary, by adopting the specific implementation method of this embodiment, the assembly of both sides of the adapter body 21 can be achieved on the same first flow channel 11.

[0070] Example 3

[0071] Please refer to Figure 3 , 10 As shown in Figure 11, the first assembly device 51 includes a second staggered feeding device 512 and an assembly channel 511 connected to the first flow channel 11. The frame 1 is provided with a second staggered feeding device 512 that feeds the assembly component 22 to the assembly channel 511. The first assembly device 51 also includes a pushing device 513 located on the assembly channel 511 to press the assembly component 22 onto the second assembly surface 212 or the first assembly surface 211.

[0072] In the embodiment, the second misalignment feeding device 512 feeds the assembly 22 to the assembly channel 511 one by one, so that the pushing device 513 pushes the assembly 22 on the assembly channel 511 to the first assembly surface 211 or the second assembly surface 212 of the adapter main body 21 in the first flow channel 11, and the assembly is completed after the press fitting.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 1 , 3 , 10 and 11, the first flow channel 11 is provided with an assembly port (not shown) connected with the assembly channel 511, and the pushing device 513 includes a pushing rod 5131 and a first X-axis driving device 5132 to drive the pushing rod 5131 to transport the assembly 22 along the assembly channel 511.

[0074] In the embodiment, in order to transport the assembly 22 to the assembly channel 511 one by one, the second misalignment feeding device 512 includes a third vibration disc 5121, a fourth Z-axis driving device 5122, a second receiving table 5123 and a top block 5124. The second receiving table 5123 is provided with a discharging channel (not shown) connected with the discharging port of the third vibration disc 5121, and the top block 5124 is driven to move up and down along the Z-axis by the fourth Z-axis driving device 5122. The second receiving table 5123 is provided with a feeding port connected with the assembly channel 511 and the discharging channel. Under the driving of the fourth Z-axis driving device 5122, the top block 5124 enters the feeding port to transfer the assembly 22 on the discharging channel in the second receiving table 5123 to the assembly channel 511. At the same time, the pushing rod 5131 pushes the assembly 22 on the assembly channel 511 into the second flow channel 12 to assemble the first assembly surface 211 or the second assembly surface 212 of the adapter main body 21.

[0075] In summary, the specific embodiment of the embodiment can sequentially assemble the adapter main body 21 on both sides from one side or the other side of the first flow channel 11.

[0076] Embodiment Four

[0077] Please refer to Figure 6 , 7 , 10 and 11, the first detection mechanism 7 includes a first elastic top rod 72 arranged on a first detection seat 71 and a second X-axis driving device 73 to drive the first detection seat 71 to move along the X-axis, and further includes a first detection sensor 74 arranged on the first detection seat 71 to detect the tail end of the first elastic top rod 72; and / or, the second detection mechanism 8 includes a second elastic top rod 82 arranged on a second detection seat 81 and a second Z-axis driving device 83 to drive the second detection seat 81 to move up and down along the Z-axis, and further includes a second detection sensor 84 arranged on the second detection seat 81 to detect the tail end of the second elastic top rod 82.

[0078] In the embodiment, the first detection seat 71 in the initial position is driven by the second X-axis driving device 73, and the first elastic top rod 72 on the first detection seat 71 detects the first assembly surface 211 on the adapter main body 21 from the side of the first flow channel 11 until the top end of the first elastic top rod 72 contacts the first assembly surface 211. After that, the second X-axis driving device 73 continues to drive the first detection seat 71 to move upward in the X-axis direction. In this way, after the first elastic top rod 72 abuts against the first assembly surface 211, the tail end of the first elastic top rod 72 is pressed to move in the opposite direction, so as to be detected by the first detection sensor 74, which can be a photoelectric sensor. At this time, the control mechanism receives the signal of the first detection sensor 74, controls the second X-axis driving device 73 to drive the first detection seat 71 in the opposite direction, and makes the first detection seat 71 retreat to the initial position.

[0079] In the embodiment, the second detection seat 81 in the initial position is driven by the second Z-axis driving device 83, and the second elastic top rod 82 on the second detection seat 81 detects the assembly piece 22 on the adapter main body 21 from the top of the first flow channel 11 until the top end of the second elastic top rod 82 contacts the assembly piece 22. After that, the second Z-axis driving device 83 continues to drive the second detection seat 81 to move up and down in the Z-axis direction. In this way, after the second elastic top rod 82 abuts against the assembly piece 22, the tail end of the second elastic top rod 82 is pressed to move up and down in the opposite direction, so as to be detected by the second detection sensor 84, which can be a photoelectric sensor. At this time, the control mechanism receives the signal of the second detection sensor 84, controls the second Z-axis driving device 83 to drive the second detection seat 81 in the opposite direction, and makes the second detection seat 81 retreat to the initial position.

[0080] In summary, the specific embodiment of the embodiment can prevent the first assembly mechanism 5 from assembling the first assembly surface 211 or the second assembly surface 212 incorrectly, and can also help the second assembly mechanism 6 to assemble the assembly piece 22 to the adapter main body 21 in sequence.

[0081] Embodiment Five

[0082] Please refer to Figure 2 , 8 , 10 and 11, the steering mechanism 9 includes a steering table 92 and a third Z-axis driving device 93 arranged on the rack 1 to drive the steering table 92 to move up and down in the Z-axis direction, and a rotary motor 94 arranged on the steering table 92 to drive a rotary steering block 91 to rotate. The steering block 91 is provided with a receiving groove (not shown) for accommodating the adapter main body 21, and the adapter main body 21 in the first flow channel 11 can be intercepted by the steering block 91 to steer the adapter main body 21 detected by the first detection mechanism 7 to the first assembly surface 211.

[0083] In this embodiment, if the first detection mechanism 7 does not detect the first assembly surface 211 located on the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11, the third Z-axis drive device 93 in the steering mechanism 9 will not drive the steering table 92 to rise or fall, and the rotary motor 94 will not drive the steering block 91 to rotate. At this time, the steering block 91 in the steering mechanism 9 will not move, thus only playing the role of transmitting the adapter body 21 in the flow direction of the first flow channel 11.

[0084] Similarly, if the first detection mechanism 7 detects the first assembly surface 211 on the adapter body 21 within the first flow channel 11, the steering mechanism 9 will then turn the adapter body 21 within the steering block 91. At this time, the steering block 91, which has intercepted the adapter body 21 within the first flow channel 11, will follow the steering table 92 and rise and fall under the drive of the third Z-axis drive device 93; simultaneously, the steering block 91 on the steering table 92 will rotate under the drive of the rotary motor 94, and the rotation angle can be selected as 180°. Since the second assembly surface 212 and the first assembly surface 211 on the adapter body 21 are located on the sides of the adapter body 21 respectively, the rotated adapter body 21 can ensure that the side to be assembled subsequently is the second assembly surface 212, and the other side to be assembled is the first assembly surface 211.

[0085] In summary, the specific implementation method of this embodiment can prevent the occurrence of repeated assembly or assembly errors.

[0086] Example 6

[0087] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the flipping mechanism 10 includes a cylinder 101, a flipping seat 102, and a flipping block 103 with bearings mounted inside the flipping seat 102, used to accommodate the adapter body 21. The fixed end of the cylinder 101 is hinged to the frame 1, and the telescopic end of the cylinder 101 is hinged to the flipping block 103, so as to drive the flipping block 103 to transfer the adapter body 21 between the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12. In this way, the adapter body 21, which is moved by the feeding mechanism 3 in the first flow channel 11, is assembled by the first assembly device 51 and then fed into the flipping block 103. The cylinder 101 pushes the flipping block 103 to flip within the flipping seat 102, transferring the flipping block 103 and the adapter body 21 inside the flipping block 103 into the second flow channel 12. The flipping angle can be selected as 90°. Before and after flipping, the adapter body 21 can be flipped from a flat state in the first flow channel 11 to a vertical state in the second flow channel 12. In the flipping block 103 in the second flow channel 12, the adapter body 21 can be moved by the feeding mechanism 3, and then the second assembly device 61 can continue to assemble the adapter body 21 in the vertical state.

[0088] By using the specific embodiment of the present application, multi-directional assembly of the adapter body 21 can be realized.

[0089] Example Seven

[0090] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the first flow channel 11 is provided with a first pushing plate 31 and a YZ-axis driving device 32. The first pushing plate 31 is located at an initial position, and the YZ-axis driving device 32 drives the first pushing plate 31 to move along the Z-axis direction, and then into the first flow channel 11. After the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11 is fixed, the YZ-axis driving device 32 drives the first pushing plate 31 to move along the Y-axis direction, and then the adapter body 21 moves forward or backward along the first flow channel 11. After the adapter body 21 reaches the designated position, the YZ-axis driving device 32 drives the first pushing plate 31 to move along the Z-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in turn, and then returns to the initial position.

[0091] The second flow channel 12 is provided with a second pushing plate 33 and an XY-axis driving device 34. The second pushing plate 33 is located at an initial position, and the XY-axis driving device 34 drives the second pushing plate 33 to move along the X-axis direction, and then into the second flow channel 12. After the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 is fixed, the XY-axis driving device 34 drives the second pushing plate 33 to move along the Y-axis direction, and then the adapter body 21 moves forward or backward along the second flow channel 12. After the adapter body 21 reaches the designated position, the XY-axis driving device 34 drives the second pushing plate 33 to move along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in turn, and then returns to the initial position.

[0092] In the present embodiment, the first pushing plate 31 is provided with a first clamping groove 311 along the Y-axis direction, which can fix the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11 and push the adapter body 21 in the first flow channel 11 to move forward or backward along the Y-axis direction. The second pushing plate 33 is provided with a second clamping groove 331 along the Y-axis direction, which can fix the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 and push the adapter body 21 in the second flow channel 12 to move forward or backward along the Y-axis direction.

[0093] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the figure, the control mechanism 11 is used to control the feeding mechanism 4, the first detection mechanism 7, the turning mechanism 9, the first assembly mechanism 5, the overturning mechanism 10, the second detection mechanism 8, and the second assembly mechanism 6. By using the specific embodiment of the present application, the automatic assembly of the adapter body 21 can be realized.

[0094] In summary, the optical fiber adapter assembly machine can automatically complete feeding, taking, rotating alignment and assembling of the assembly on the optical fiber adapter, can greatly improve the assembling efficiency, save the labor cost, and will not cause the labor fatigue, the assembling quality is stable and controllable, and the product yield can be improved.

[0095] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the application has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the application to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the application be limited not with this detailed description, but rather by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A fiber optic adapter assembly machine for assembling fiber optic adapters, the fiber optic adapters comprising an adapter body and a plurality of assembly components, wherein a first assembly surface and a second assembly surface on the adapter body are respectively located on the sides of the adapter body, characterized in that, The fiber optic adapter assembly machine includes: The frame is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel arranged in a staggered manner and flowing along the Y-axis. The first flow channel and the second flow channel are respectively provided with a feeding mechanism for feeding the adapter body. A feeding mechanism, mounted on the frame, is used to transport the adapter body to the first flow channel; The first assembly mechanism includes a plurality of first assembly devices arranged along the first flow channel; The second assembly mechanism includes a plurality of second assembly devices arranged along the second flow channel; A first testing mechanism is arranged along the first flow channel to test the first assembly surface on the adapter body within the first flow channel; A steering mechanism includes a steering block for receiving an adapter body, the steering block being located in the flow direction of a first flow channel to steering the adapter body detected by the first detection mechanism at a first assembly surface; A flipping mechanism flips the adapter body on the first flow channel to the second flow channel, so that the adapter body flips from a flat state in the first flow channel to an upright state in the second flow channel; The second inspection mechanism is arranged along the second flow channel and located between adjacent second assembly devices to inspect the assembly components installed on the adapter body via the second assembly device within the second flow channel. The first assembly device includes an assembly channel connected to a first flow channel. A second misaligned feeding device is provided on the frame to transport the assembled parts to the assembly channel. The first assembly device also includes a pushing device located on the assembly channel to press the assembled parts onto the second assembly surface or the first assembly surface. In the second assembly mechanism, the second assembly device that assembles before inspection by the second inspection mechanism is designated as a first transfer assembly. The first transfer assembly includes a misaligned unloading device, a transfer frame, and a first Z-axis drive device to drive the transfer frame to move up and down along the Z-axis. The transfer frame has several transfer holes located above the second flow channel. A misaligned unloading device is mounted on the frame to drop materials into the several transfer holes. In the second assembly mechanism, the second assembly device that assembles after inspection by the second inspection mechanism is designated as a second transfer assembly. The second transfer assembly includes a first misaligned feeding device and a vacuum adsorption assembly that transports the assembled parts between the first misaligned feeding device and the adapter body on the second flow channel. The second transfer assembly also includes an XZ-axis drive device that drives the vacuum adsorption assembly to move along the X and Z axes.

2. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, On both sides of the first flow channel, there are first assembly devices for mounting assemblies on the first assembly surface or the second assembly surface of the adapter body.

3. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first flow channel has an assembly port that connects to the assembly channel. The pushing device includes a pushing rod and a first X-axis drive device to drive the pushing rod to transport the assembly parts along the assembly channel.

4. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first detection mechanism includes a first elastic push rod mounted on a first detection seat and a second X-axis drive device to drive the first detection seat to move along the X-axis. The first detection seat is provided with a first detection sensor for detecting the tail end of the first elastic push rod. And / or, the second detection mechanism includes a second elastic push rod located on a second detection seat and a second Z-axis drive device to drive the second detection seat to rise and fall along the Z-axis. The second detection seat is provided with a second detection sensor for detecting the tail end of the second elastic push rod.

5. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steering mechanism includes a steering table and a third Z-axis drive device mounted on the frame to drive the steering table to move up and down in the Z-axis direction. The steering table is provided with a steering block that is driven to rotate by a rotary motor. The steering block is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the adapter body. The adapter body in the first flow channel can be cut off by the steering block to turn the adapter body detected by the first detection mechanism on the first assembly surface.

6. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes a cylinder, a flipping seat, and a flipping block with bearings mounted inside the flipping seat, used to accommodate the adapter body. The fixed end of the cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the telescopic end of the cylinder is hinged to the flipping block to drive the flipping block to transfer the adapter body between the first flow channel and the second flow channel.

7. The fiber optic adapter assembly machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism located on the first flow channel includes a first feeding plate and a YZ axis driving device to drive the first feeding plate to feed material along the YZ axis direction. The feeding mechanism located on the second flow channel includes a second feeding plate and an XY axis driving device to drive the second feeding plate to feed material along the XY axis direction.

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