Automatic testing method for optical fiber connector
By automatically moving the fiber optic connector through the clamping component and combining it with coding identification, the automated integration of pressure and length testing is achieved, which solves the problem of low fiber optic connector testing efficiency, improves testing efficiency and ensures accurate judgment of qualified products.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310292290.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-03-20
AI Technical Summary
The testing efficiency of existing optical fiber connectors is low, mainly because the parameter testing of optical fiber connectors requires separate pressure and length measurements, resulting in low efficiency.
A clamping assembly is used to automatically move the fiber optic connector to the test station. After code recognition, the pressure and length test modules are triggered, and the two are linked to the same test system. The pressure and length values are monitored and output in real time to determine whether the product is qualified.
The test efficiency of optical fiber connectors is improved, the separate testing of parameters is avoided, and the products are displayed as qualified when the pressure and length values meet the range at the same time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of optical fiber connector testing, and in particular to an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors. Background Art
[0002] A fiber optic connector is a device that provides a detachable (movable) connection between optical fibers. It precisely connects the two end faces of the optical fibers so that the light energy output by the transmitting optical fiber can be coupled to the receiving optical fiber to the maximum extent possible, and the impact on the system caused by its involvement in the optical link is minimized. Fiber optic connectors need to be tested before being sold or put into storage. In the prior art, the testing method for fiber optic connectors uses manual testing, in which the pressure values of the fiber optic connectors are tested in a pressure test module in turn, and a vernier caliper is used to measure the length, and subsequent comparison operations are required. At this time, the separate testing of parameters in the fiber optic connector results in low testing efficiency of existing fiber optic connectors. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors, which performs pressure testing and length testing on optical fiber connectors at the same position, wherein the optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure testing module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length testing module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, and associates the pressure testing module and the length testing module to the same testing system to output the pressure value of the pressure testing module and the length value of the length testing module, avoiding the separate testing of parameters in the optical fiber connector and improving the testing efficiency of the optical fiber connector. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for automatically testing an optical fiber connector, comprising:
[0005] Clamp the optical fiber connector based on the clamping component and automatically move the optical fiber connector to the testing station;
[0006] Code and identify optical fiber connectors based on test stations;
[0007] The optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure test module driven by the clamping component, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time.
[0008] Associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system, and outputting the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module;
[0009] If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0010] Optionally, the clamping of the optical fiber connector based on the clamping assembly and automatically moving the optical fiber connector to the testing station includes:
[0011] Multiple optical fiber connectors are stored in the material box in sequence;
[0012] The gripping arm of the gripping assembly reciprocates between the material box and the test station, and continuously grips each optical fiber connector;
[0013] The optical fiber connector is moved in multiple dimensions by the clamping arm and moves along a preset path, wherein the optical fiber connector is displaced in at least three dimensions;
[0014] The optical fiber connector at the test station is within the detection range of the code reader, pressure test module, and length test module at the same time.
[0015] Optionally, the coding and identifying the optical fiber connector based on the test station includes:
[0016] The barcode reader is set in the surrounding environment of the test station, and the barcode reader is oriented relative to the test station;
[0017] When the optical fiber connector moves to the test station, the barcode reader identifies the optical fiber connector and generates a QR code number;
[0018] The two-dimensional code number of the optical fiber connector is saved in a two-dimensional code database, and a database corresponding to the two-dimensional code number is established, wherein the database stores the pressure value and the length value of the optical fiber connector.
[0019] Optionally, the coding and identifying of the optical fiber connector based on the test station further includes:
[0020] If the barcode reader cannot identify the fiber optic connector, move the fiber optic connector to the recycling station and record the recycling status.
[0021] Optionally, the optical fiber connector identified by the coding triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, including:
[0022] The pressure test module and the length test module are placed in the surrounding environment of the test station. At this time, the camera and the first light source in the length test module are arranged on both sides of the pressure test module;
[0023] The test end of the pressure test module is arranged upwards to allow the ferrule of the optical fiber connector to abut against it;
[0024] The optical fiber connector triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, wherein the ferrule of the optical fiber connector presses down the test end of the pressure test module;
[0025] The pressure test module monitors the ferrule pressure in real time when triggered, while the length test module captures the fiber connector in real time;
[0026] The camera of the length test module captures the changes of the optical fiber connector and monitors the length changes of the optical fiber connector in real time, wherein the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector are collected at the same time.
[0027] Optionally, associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system and outputting the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module includes:
[0028] Electrically connect the pressure test module and the length test module and connect them to the same test system;
[0029] Associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system;
[0030] Receive the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector in the same test system, collect the pressure value and length value, and record the corresponding time
[0031] Based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module output by the test system, the qualification of the optical fiber connector is judged based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module.
[0032] Optionally, if the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component, including:
[0033] Get pressure value and length value;
[0034] Associate the pressure value and the length value to form an association set;
[0035] Comparing the qualified mapping range based on the association set;
[0036] If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0037] Optionally, if the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component, further comprising:
[0038] In the qualified mapping range, the length of the optical fiber connector ranges from 9.8mm to 10mm and the pressure range is from 510g to 612g.
[0039] Optionally, the optical fiber connector automatic testing method further includes:
[0040] If the pressure value and length value do not meet the corresponding test range, the unqualified data of the optical fiber connector will be recorded;
[0041] The unqualified data of the optical fiber connector is input into the corresponding database. At this time, the unqualified optical fiber connector is moved to the recycling station under the drive of the clamping component.
[0042] An embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors, which performs pressure testing and length testing on optical fiber connectors at the same position, wherein the optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure testing module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length testing module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, and associates the pressure testing module and the length testing module to the same testing system to output the pressure value of the pressure testing module and the length value of the length testing module, thereby avoiding the separate testing of parameters in the optical fiber connector and improving the testing efficiency of the optical fiber connector. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0043] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0044] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of the automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] Figure 2 4 is a flow chart of S11 of the optical fiber connector automatic testing method in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0046] Figure 3 4 is a flow chart of S12 of the optical fiber connector automatic testing method in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0047] Figure 4 This is a practical schematic diagram of S13 of the optical fiber connector automatic testing method in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0048] Figure 5It is a practical schematic diagram of S14 of the optical fiber connector automatic testing method in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0049] Figure 6 It is a practical schematic diagram of S15 of the optical fiber connector automatic testing method in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0050] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of an automatic optical fiber connector testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0051] Figure 8 It is a partial schematic diagram of the optical fiber connector automatic testing equipment in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0052] Figure 9 It is a test schematic diagram of an LC connector of the optical fiber connector automatic test equipment in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0053] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0054] This embodiment provides an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors, which solves the problem of low testing efficiency of existing optical fiber connectors.
[0055] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for automatically testing an optical fiber connector, the method comprising:
[0056] S11, clamping the optical fiber connector based on the clamping component and automatically moving the optical fiber connector to a testing station;
[0057] S12, coding and identifying the optical fiber connector based on the test station;
[0058] S13, the optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time;
[0059] S14, associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system, and outputting the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module;
[0060] S15. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0061] The application scenario of this embodiment is an automatic testing scenario for optical fiber connectors, in which pressure testing and length testing are performed on optical fiber connectors at the same position, wherein the optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure testing module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length testing module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, and associates the pressure testing module and the length testing module to the same testing system, so as to output the pressure value of the pressure testing module and the length value of the length testing module, avoiding the separate testing of parameters in the optical fiber connector and improving the testing efficiency of the optical fiber connector. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0062] The following combination Figures 2 to 8 , a method for automatically testing an optical fiber connector according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail, the method comprising:
[0063] S11, clamping the optical fiber connector based on the clamping component and automatically moving the optical fiber connector to a testing station;
[0064] S111. Multiple optical fiber connectors are stored in a material box in sequence;
[0065] S112, the gripping arm of the gripping assembly reciprocates between the material box and the test station, and continuously grips each optical fiber connector;
[0066] S113. The optical fiber connector moves in multiple dimensions driven by the clamping arm and moves along a preset path, wherein the optical fiber connector moves in at least three dimensions;
[0067] S114. The optical fiber connector at the test station is simultaneously within the detection range of the code reader, the pressure test module, and the length test module.
[0068] Among them, the material box stores multiple optical fiber connectors, and the multiple optical fiber connectors are contained in the material box and exposed to the external environment, so that the multiple optical fiber connectors can be clamped by the clamping arm. The clamping arm of the clamping assembly reciprocates between the material box and the test station, and continuously clamps each optical fiber connector, so that the multiple optical fiber connectors can be positioned and moved under the drive of the clamping assembly, thereby facilitating the automatic testing of multiple optical fiber connectors.
[0069] At this time, the optical fiber connector moves in multiple dimensions driven by the clamping arm and moves along a preset path, wherein the optical fiber connector is displaced in at least three dimensions, and the at least three dimensions can be front and back, left and right, and up and down.
[0070] In addition, to facilitate the testing of multiple fiber optic connectors, the fiber optic connectors at the test station are simultaneously within the detection range of the barcode reader, pressure test module, and length test module, so that each fiber optic connector can be pressure tested and length tested simultaneously, avoiding a single test type at a single location.
[0071] S12, coding and identifying the optical fiber connector based on the test station;
[0072] S121, the code reader is set in the surrounding environment of the test station, and the code reader is oriented relative to the test station;
[0073] S122. When the optical fiber connector moves to the test station, the code reader identifies the optical fiber connector and generates a QR code number;
[0074] S123. Save the QR code number of the optical fiber connector in a QR code database, and establish a database corresponding to the QR code number, wherein the database stores the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector.
[0075] At this time, the code reader is set in the surrounding environment of the test station. The code reader is oriented relative to the test station and toward each optical fiber connector at the test station. When the optical fiber connector moves to the test station, the code reader identifies the optical fiber connector and generates a QR code number to facilitate identification based on the QR code number. At the same time, the QR code number of the optical fiber connector is saved in the QR code database, and a database corresponding to the QR code number is established, wherein the database stores the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector, thereby facilitating data collection and induction.
[0076] Additionally, the coding and identifying of the optical fiber connector based on the test station further includes: if the barcode reader cannot identify the optical fiber connector, the optical fiber connector is moved to a recycling station and the recycling status is recorded.
[0077] S13. The optical fiber connector identified by coding triggers the pressure test module driven by the clamping component, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time.
[0078] S131, placing the pressure test module and the length test module in the surrounding environment of the test station, at this time, the camera and the first light source in the length test module are arranged on both sides of the pressure test module;
[0079] S132, the test end of the pressure test module is arranged upward so as to be abutted by the ferrule of the optical fiber connector;
[0080] S133, the optical fiber connector triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping assembly, wherein the ferrule of the optical fiber connector presses down the test end of the pressure test module;
[0081] S134, the pressure test module monitors the pressure of the ferrule in real time when triggered, while the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time;
[0082] S135. The camera of the length test module captures the changes of the optical fiber connector and monitors the length changes of the optical fiber connector in real time, wherein the pressure value and the length value of the optical fiber connector are collected at the same time.
[0083] Among them, the camera and the first light source in the length test module are arranged on both sides of the pressure test module, so that the length test module can monitor the optical fiber connector under pressure in the same space, so that the optical fiber connector after coding identification can trigger the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length test module can capture the optical fiber connector in real time.
[0084] Specifically, the test end of the pressure test module is arranged upward for the ferrule of the optical fiber connector to abut against; the optical fiber connector triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, wherein the ferrule of the optical fiber connector presses the test end of the pressure test module downward; the pressure test module monitors the pressure of the ferrule in real time when triggered, and at the same time the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time; the camera of the length test module captures the changes of the optical fiber connector and monitors the length changes of the optical fiber connector in real time, wherein the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector are collected at the same time.
[0085] S14. Associate the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system, and output the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module.
[0086] S141. Electrically connect the pressure test module and the length test module and connect them to the same test system.
[0087] S142, associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system;
[0088] S143, receiving pressure values and length values of the optical fiber connector on the same test system, collecting the pressure values and length values, and recording corresponding times;
[0089] S144. Based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module output by the test system, the quality of the optical fiber connector is judged based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module.
[0090] The pressure test module and the length test module are associated with the same test system to facilitate the output of the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module, avoiding the separate testing of parameters in the optical fiber connector and improving the testing efficiency of the optical fiber connector. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0091] S15. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping assembly;
[0092] S151, obtaining pressure value and length value;
[0093] S152, associating the pressure value and the length value to form an association set;
[0094] S153. Compare the qualified mapping range based on the association set;
[0095] S154: If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0096] In addition, if the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component, which also includes: in the qualified mapping range, the length range of the optical fiber connector is 9.8mm-10mm, and the pressure range is 510g-612g.
[0097] The automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors further includes: if the pressure value and the length value do not meet the corresponding test range, recording the unqualified data of the optical fiber connector; inputting the unqualified data of the optical fiber connector into a corresponding database, at which time, the unqualified optical fiber connector is moved to a recycling station driven by the clamping component.
[0098] The present invention uses the above-mentioned optical fiber connector automatic testing equipment to perform a test method, and the steps are as follows:
[0099] Open the computer control system, turn on the device, and select the startup file corresponding to the visual system;
[0100] Trigger the start button and control the three-axis servo motion through the computer control system to transport the LC connector product to the code reading position;
[0101] The computer controls the code reading system to trigger the code reader and generate a QR code number;
[0102] If the QR code number can be generated, it proves that the QR code of the LC connector is not contaminated and can be read smoothly.
[0103] If the QR code cannot be read, it is considered as waste and discarded. Re-grip the connector and start again from step S2;
[0104] After successfully reading the QR code, the code is saved in the database, and the control system controls the three-axis motion to transport the LC connector to the space above the force measurement F and length measurement A positions;
[0105] refer to Figure 9 , the Z-axis is moved slightly toward the pressure sensor through the motion control system, resulting in changes in force (F) and length (A). The force (F) produced by the force measurement system and the length (A) produced by the vision system are read in real time so that both meet a certain condition to meet the LC fiber optic connector interchangeability standard. If the force (F) and length (A) cannot meet the requirements at the same time, the product is considered unqualified and returns to step S2;
[0106] After the test is completed according to the test requirements, the computer control system controls the three-axis servo movement to transport the finished product to the relevant location.
[0107] The principle used in the present invention is: using the internal spring of the optical fiber connector to compress and deform to generate elastic force, which contacts the pressure sensor and causes the pressure sensor to deform with the same force, thereby obtaining the pressure. At the same time, while reading the pressure, the length (A) of the optical fiber connector is measured using an intelligent camera so that both meet the requirements at the same time. As long as the pressure (F) and the length (A) can simultaneously meet certain conditions, the elastic force problem of the interchangeability of optical fiber connectors can be solved.
[0108] Among them, the optical fiber connector testing equipment 100 is used to perform pressure testing and length testing on the optical fiber connector 200. The optical fiber connector testing equipment 100 includes a rack 10, a clamping assembly 20, a pressure testing module 30 and a length testing module 40. Optionally, the optical fiber connector 200 is an LC connector.
[0109] The clamping assembly 20 includes a movable module 21, an air gripper 22 and a clamping arm 23. The movable module 21 is installed on the frame 10; the air gripper 22 is installed on the movable module 21 and is driven by the movable module 21 to adjust its position; the clamping arm 23 is connected to the clamping end of the air gripper 22 and clamps the optical fiber connector 200; the pressure test module 30 is fixedly installed on the frame 10, and the pressure test module 30 is used to test the pressure of the optical fiber connector 200; the length test module 40 is fixedly installed on the frame 10, and the length test module 40 is used to test the length of the optical fiber connector 200. At this time, the clamping arm 23 clamps the optical fiber connector 200 under the negative pressure of the air gripper and is fixed to the optical fiber connector 200, avoiding manual fixation of the optical fiber connector 200, and can test pressure and test length at the same time, thereby improving the efficiency of the optical fiber connector testing equipment 100.
[0110] At this time, the optical fiber connector 200 to be tested is moved to the test station of the optical fiber connector 200 by the moving module 21. When the ferrule of the optical fiber connector 200 abuts the test end of the pressure sensor 31, the pressure sensor 31 outputs the corresponding pressure reading. The pressure range of the optical fiber connector 200 is 510g-612g, which is considered to be qualified.
[0111] The length test module 40 and the pressure test module 30 are arranged along the same axial direction; the length test module 40 includes a first light source 43 and a camera 42, which are mounted on the frame 10 and are located on both sides of the pressure sensor 31; the camera 42 is used for shooting;
[0112] When the ferrule of the optical fiber connector 200 abuts the test end of the pressure sensor 31, the camera 42 captures the state of the ferrule of the optical fiber connector 200 before and after being compressed, and calculates the measured length of the optical fiber connector 200. At this time, the optical fiber connector 200 to be tested is moved to the test station of the optical fiber connector 200 by the moving module 21. When the ferrule of the optical fiber connector 200 abuts the test end of the pressure sensor 31 in the up and down directions, the camera 42 captures the state of the ferrule of the optical fiber connector 200 before and after being compressed, so as to calculate the measured length of the optical fiber connector 200. The measured length of the optical fiber connector 200 is B. At this time, the length of the optical fiber connector 200 to be tested is qualified if it is within the range of 9.8mm-10mm. The first light source 43 is arranged opposite to the camera 42 to increase the brightness of the external environment of the camera 42 to prevent the camera 42 from taking unclear pictures in dark places.
[0113] An embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors, which performs pressure testing and length testing on optical fiber connectors at the same position, wherein the optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure testing module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length testing module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, and associates the pressure testing module and the length testing module to the same testing system to output the pressure value of the pressure testing module and the length value of the length testing module, thereby avoiding the separate testing of parameters in the optical fiber connector and improving the testing efficiency of the optical fiber connector. If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as a qualified product, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
[0114] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A method for automatically testing an optical fiber connector, characterized in that: include: Clamp the optical fiber connector based on the clamping component and automatically move the optical fiber connector to the testing station; Code and identify optical fiber connectors based on test stations; The optical fiber connector after coding identification triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time, including: setting the pressure test module and the length test module in the surrounding environment of the test station, at this time, the camera and the first light source in the length test module are arranged on both sides of the pressure test module; the test end of the pressure test module is arranged upward for the ferrule of the optical fiber connector to abut; the optical fiber connector triggers the pressure test module under the drive of the clamping component, wherein the ferrule of the optical fiber connector presses the test end of the pressure test module downward; the pressure test module monitors the pressure of the ferrule in real time when triggered, and the length test module captures the optical fiber connector in real time; the camera of the length test module captures the changes of the optical fiber connector and monitors the length changes of the optical fiber connector in real time, wherein the pressure value and length value of the optical fiber connector are collected at the same time; Associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system, and outputting the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module; If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
2. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method of clamping the optical fiber connector based on the clamping assembly and automatically moving the optical fiber connector to the testing station includes: Multiple optical fiber connectors are stored in the material box in sequence; The gripping arm of the gripping assembly reciprocates between the material box and the test station, and continuously grips each optical fiber connector; The optical fiber connector is moved in multiple dimensions by the clamping arm and moves along a preset path, wherein the optical fiber connector is displaced in at least three dimensions; The optical fiber connector at the test station is within the detection range of the code reader, pressure test module, and length test module at the same time.
3. The automatic testing method for optical fiber connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The coding and identifying of the optical fiber connector based on the test station includes: The barcode reader is set in the surrounding environment of the test station, and the barcode reader is oriented relative to the test station; When the optical fiber connector moves to the test station, the barcode reader identifies the optical fiber connector and generates a QR code number; The two-dimensional code number of the optical fiber connector is saved in a two-dimensional code database, and a database corresponding to the two-dimensional code number is established, wherein the database stores the pressure value and the length value of the optical fiber connector.
4. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The coding and identifying of the optical fiber connector based on the test station also includes: If the barcode reader cannot identify the fiber optic connector, move the fiber optic connector to the recycling station and record the recycling status.
5. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system and outputting the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module includes: Electrically connect the pressure test module and the length test module and connect them to the same test system; Associating the pressure test module and the length test module to the same test system; Receive pressure values and length values of the optical fiber connector on the same test system, collect the pressure values and length values, and record the corresponding time; Based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module output by the test system, the qualification of the optical fiber connector is judged based on the pressure value of the pressure test module and the length value of the length test module.
6. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component, including: Get pressure value and length value; Associate the pressure value and the length value to form an association set; Comparing the qualified mapping range based on the association set; If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component.
7. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 6, characterized in that: If the pressure value and the length value meet the corresponding test range, the optical fiber connector is displayed as qualified, and the next optical fiber connector is processed based on the clamping component, further comprising: In the qualified mapping range, the length of the optical fiber connector ranges from 9.8mm to 10mm and the pressure range is from 510g to 612g.
8. The optical fiber connector automatic testing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical fiber connector automatic testing method further includes: If the pressure value and length value do not meet the corresponding test range, the unqualified data of the optical fiber connector will be recorded; The unqualified data of the optical fiber connector is input into the corresponding database. At this time, the unqualified optical fiber connector is moved to the recycling station under the drive of the clamping component.
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