An automatic overturning mechanism for optical module coupling

Abstract

The application relates to an automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of an optical module, which comprises a rotation control mechanism, a hollow rotating product clamping mechanism connected with a moving part of the rotation control mechanism through a fastener, a double-pen-shaped cylinder comprising a pen-shaped cylinder I and a pen-shaped cylinder II which are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism through a cylinder clamping head, air inlets of the pen-shaped cylinder I and the pen-shaped cylinder II are connected with air outlets of Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug joints through air pipes, air inlets of the Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug joints are connected with compressed air access pipelines, a first clamping spring and a second clamping spring which are symmetrically arranged on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism, the first clamping spring is connected with a push rod of the pen-shaped cylinder I, and the second clamping spring is connected with an extension end of the pen-shaped cylinder II, and an IC communication board is clamped on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism after being connected and fixed with a product. The application solves the problems of efficiency and reliability for any-angle operation scenes of double faces or multiple faces, and can be suitable for optical communication and other scenes requiring any-angle turnover operation.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of optical fiber communication technology, in particular to an automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of an optical module. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, most optical module light engines adopt single-face coupling when coupling, and single-face fixed clamps are used when double-face coupling is involved. After single-face coupling is completed, the supporting back coupling clamp is replaced for disassembly and fixation. This achieves orderly connection of processes to some extent, but the number and types of tooling clamps increase the cost, and human error probability in the process of disassembly and material transfer directly affects the production efficiency, increases the defect rate, and causes other cost problems. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application aims to overcome the problems of multiple clamps, high defect rate caused by easy operation errors, low operation efficiency, and inability to automatically control in the prior art, and provides an automatic turnover mechanism at any angle, which is simple and reliable in structure, easy and convenient to assemble, and has excellent reliability and automatic control interface.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of an optical module, comprising:

[0005] A rotation control mechanism;

[0006] A hollow rotating product clamping mechanism connected to the moving part of the rotation control mechanism through a fastener;

[0007] A double-pen-shaped air cylinder comprising a pen-shaped air cylinder one and a pen-shaped air cylinder two symmetrically arranged on both sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism through an air cylinder clamping head; the air inlets of the pen-shaped air cylinder one and the pen-shaped air cylinder two are connected to the air outlets of a Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug connector through air pipes, and the air inlet of the Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug connector is connected to a compressed air access pipeline;

[0008] A clamping spring comprising a first clamping spring and a second clamping spring symmetrically arranged on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism; the first clamping spring is connected to the push rod of the pen-shaped air cylinder one, and the second clamping spring is connected to the extension end of the pen-shaped air cylinder two;

[0009] An IC communication board connected and fixed to the product and clamped on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism comprises a rotating platform and a clamping platform, the clamping platform is vertically arranged on the rotating platform, and the rotating platform is provided with a hollow hole.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the clamping platform is provided with a U-shaped groove, the two side walls of the U-shaped groove are symmetrically provided with a clamping block one and a clamping block two, the free end of the clamping block one is provided with a bayonet step one, a positioning buckle point one and a positioning buckle point two, the free end of the clamping block two is provided with a bayonet step two, a positioning buckle point three and a positioning buckle point four, wherein the bayonet step one and the bayonet step two are symmetrically arranged, the positioning buckle point one and the positioning buckle point three are asymmetrically arranged, and the positioning buckle point two and the positioning buckle point four are symmetrically arranged.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, a group of positioning pins are arranged on the clamping block one and the clamping block two, and the first clamping spring piece and the second clamping spring piece are inserted on the positioning pins.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the first clamping spring piece and the second clamping spring piece are the same in structure, and each comprises a spring piece main body, a group of guide holes are arranged in parallel on the spring piece main body, an elastic connecting part and a product avoiding groove are arranged on the two sides of the spring piece main body respectively, and the elastic connecting part is connected with the push rod of the pen-shaped air cylinder one and the pen-shaped air cylinder two.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, the guide hole is an I-shaped hole.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, the elastic connecting part is bent from a sheet-shaped metal part, and a gap is left between the elastic connecting part and the spring piece main body.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the air cylinder clamping head comprises an air cylinder fixing block and a fastener, and the fastener fixes the two ends of the air cylinder fixing block on the two sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present application, the rotation control device comprises a rotation air cylinder, an oil pressure buffer and a position sensor, and the oil pressure buffer and the position sensor are arranged on the rotation air cylinder. The air cylinder matched with the oil pressure buffer can effectively solve the motion stability and prevent impact during emergency braking.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present application, the IC communication board comprises a communication socket, a communication circuit board and a communication line, the communication socket and the communication line are arranged on the two sides of the communication circuit board respectively, and the communication socket is connected with the product to be clamped.

[0019] The above technical scheme of the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules provided by the application can eliminate the gap of the thickness error of the clamped product by clamping and pressing the product with the clamping spring, and the rotation control mechanism controls the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism to rotate at any angle, and the motion structure is stable and reliable, which solves the problems of efficiency and reliability for any angle operation scene of double-face or multi-face, and can be suitable for optical communication and other scenes requiring any angle turnover operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to make the content of the application more easily understood, the application will be further described in detail below according to the specific embodiments of the application and in combination with the drawings, in which

[0022] Figure 1 The front operation schematic view of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the preferred embodiment of the application is shown in the figure.

[0023] Figure 2 The back operation schematic view of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the preferred embodiment of the application is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 3 The structure schematic view of the hollow rotating product clamping platform of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the application is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 4 The structure schematic view of the clamping spring of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the application is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 5 The structure schematic view of the IC communication board of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the application is shown in the figure.

[0027] Figure 6 The structure schematic view of the automatic turnover mechanism for double-face coupling of optical modules in the application and the OGP optical image measurement system and the TEC temperature control platform is shown in the figure.

[0028] The description of the figures of the specification is as follows: 1, rotating cylinder; 2, hollow rotating product clamping mechanism; 21, rotating platform; 211, hollow hole; 22, clamping platform; 3, pen-shaped cylinder I; 4, pen-shaped cylinder II; 5, first clamping spring; 6, second clamping spring; 7, Y-shaped variable-diameter quick connector; 8, air pipe; 9, IC communication board; 10, cylinder clamping head; 100, motion part; 102, OGP optical image measurement system; 103, TEC temperature control platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the application and implement it. The embodiments are not intended to limit the application.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1-2 The automatic turnover mechanism for double-sided coupling of an optical module of the application comprises a rotation control mechanism, the rotation control mechanism comprising a rotation cylinder 1, an oil buffer 11 and a position sensor, the oil buffer 11 and the position sensor being arranged on the rotation cylinder 1; the oil buffer 11 matched with the cylinder can effectively solve the motion stability and prevent impact during emergency braking; a hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2, the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2 being connected with the moving part 100 of the rotation control mechanism through fasteners, the fasteners being six internal hexagonal screws in this embodiment.

[0031] The double-pen-shaped cylinder comprises a pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and a pen-shaped cylinder two 4, which are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2 through a cylinder clamping head 10; the air inlets of the pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and the pen-shaped cylinder two 4 are connected with the air outlets of a Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug connector 7 through air tubes 8, and the air inlet of the Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug connector 7 is connected with a compressed air access pipeline; the double-pen-shaped cylinder is connected with the same Y-shaped variable-diameter quick plug connector 7 through two air tubes 8, so as to realize the approximate synchronous movement of the pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and the pen-shaped cylinder two 4, thereby ensuring better reliability and stability. The clamping springs comprise a first clamping spring 5 and a second clamping spring 6, which are symmetrically arranged on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2; the first clamping spring 5 is connected with the push rod of the pen-shaped cylinder one 3, and the second clamping spring 6 is connected with the extension end of the pen-shaped cylinder two 4; the pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and the pen-shaped cylinder two 4 are powered by compressed air. An IC communication board 9 is clamped on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2 after being connected and fixed with a product. The IC communication board 9 comprises a communication socket 91, a communication circuit board 92 and a communication line 93, the communication socket 91 and the communication line 93 being arranged on the two sides of the communication circuit board 92, and the communication socket 91 being connected with the product to be clamped, as shown in Figure 5 The communication socket 91 can be replaced and matched according to the clamped product to realize the real-time communication monitoring function of the product.

[0032] Preferably, the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2 comprises a rotating platform 21 and a clamping platform 22, the clamping platform 22 being arranged vertically on the rotating platform 21, and the rotating platform 21 being provided with a hollow hole 211. The hollow hole 211 is designed for the air tube 8 and the communication line 93 on the IC communication board 9 to pass through at the same time, so as to achieve the relative position relationship of the entire hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2.

[0033] As a further improvement of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 The clamping platform 22 is provided with a U-shaped groove 221, and the two side walls of the U-shaped groove 221 are symmetrically provided with a clamping block one 23 and a clamping block two 24. The free end of the clamping block one 23 is provided with a bayonet step one 231, a positioning buckle point one 232 and a positioning buckle point two 233. The free end of the clamping block two 24 is provided with a bayonet step two 241, a positioning buckle point three 242 and a positioning buckle point four 243. The bayonet step one 232 and the bayonet step two 241 are symmetrically arranged, the positioning buckle point one 232 and the positioning buckle point three 242 are asymmetrically arranged, and the positioning buckle point two 233 and the positioning buckle point four 243 are symmetrically arranged.

[0034] In addition, a set of positioning pins 25 are arranged on the clamping block one 23 and the clamping block two 24, and the first clamping spring 5 and the second clamping spring 6 are inserted on the positioning pins 25. The positioning pins 25 are used to guide the movement of the first clamping spring 5 and the second clamping spring 6, and play a mechanical limiting role.

[0035] Preferably, the first clamping spring 5 and the second clamping spring 6 are the same in structure, and each include a spring body 51, a set of guide holes 52 are arranged in parallel on the spring body 51, an elastic connecting part 53 and a product avoiding groove 54 are arranged on the two sides of the spring body 51 respectively, and the elastic connecting part 53 is connected with the push rod of the pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and the pen-shaped cylinder two 4. In the embodiment, the guide holes 52 are in the shape of an I-beam. The elastic connecting part 53 is bent from a sheet-shaped metal part, and a gap is left between the elastic connecting part 53 and the spring body 51.

[0036] As shown in Figure 4 The cylinder clamping head 10 includes a cylinder fixing block and a fastener, and the fastener fixes the two ends of the cylinder fixing block on the two sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2. In the embodiment, the fastener is a pen-shaped cylinder cross disc head screw, and the pen-shaped cylinder one 3 and the pen-shaped cylinder two 4 are fixed on the two sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism 2 respectively by the cross disc head screw.

[0037] As shown in Figure 6 The present application can be matched with an external device to form an OGP optical image measurement system 102 and a TEC temperature control platform 103, so that the working conditions under different temperature scenes can be simulated. The OGP automatic image measurement system 101 is matched with a software algorithm, so that the full-automatic operation ability after loading can be achieved.

[0038] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely example for clearly illustrating, and are not limitation to the embodiments. For ordinary skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. Here, all the embodiments need not and can not be exhausted. The obvious changes or variations derived therefrom are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic flipping mechanism for double-sided coupling of optical modules, characterized in that: include: Slewing control mechanism; A hollow rotary product clamping mechanism, wherein the hollow rotary product clamping mechanism is connected to the moving part of the rotary control mechanism via fasteners; The double pen-shaped cylinder includes a pen-shaped cylinder one and a pen-shaped cylinder two, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism via cylinder clamping heads; the air inlets of the pen-shaped cylinder one and the pen-shaped cylinder two are respectively connected to the air outlet of the Y-shaped reducing quick connector via air pipes, and the air inlet of the Y-shaped reducing quick connector is connected to the compressed air inlet pipe. The clamping spring includes a first clamping spring and a second clamping spring, which are symmetrically arranged on the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism; and the first clamping spring is connected to the push rod of the pen-shaped cylinder one, and the second clamping spring is connected to the extension end of the pen-shaped cylinder two. The IC communication board is connected and fixed to the product and then clamped onto the hollow rotating product clamping mechanism. The hollow rotary product clamping mechanism includes a rotary platform and a clamping platform. The clamping platform is vertically arranged on the rotary platform, and the rotary platform is provided with a hollow hole. The clamping platform is provided with a U-shaped groove. Clamping block one and clamping block two are symmetrically arranged on the two side walls of the U-shaped groove. The free end of clamping block one is provided with a locking step one, a positioning buckle one and a positioning buckle two. The free end of clamping block two is provided with a locking step two, a positioning buckle three and a positioning buckle four. The locking step one and locking step two are symmetrically arranged, the positioning buckle one and positioning buckle three are asymmetrically arranged, and the positioning buckle two and positioning buckle four are symmetrically arranged.

2. The automatic turnover mechanism for double-sided coupling of an optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both clamping block one and clamping block two are provided with a set of positioning pins, and the first clamping spring and the second clamping spring are inserted through the positioning pins.

3. The automatic turnover mechanism for double-sided coupling of an optical module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first and second clamping springs have the same structure, both including a spring body. A set of guide holes are arranged in parallel on the spring body. The elastic connecting part and the product clearance groove are respectively arranged on both sides of the elastic body. The elastic connecting part is connected to the push rod of pen-shaped cylinder one and pen-shaped cylinder two.

4. The automatic flipping mechanism for double-sided coupling of optical modules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide hole is I-shaped.

5. The automatic flipping mechanism for double-sided coupling of optical modules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic connecting part is formed by bending a sheet metal part, and a gap is left between the elastic connecting part and the spring body.

6. The automatic flipping mechanism for dual-side coupling of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder clamping head includes a cylinder fixing block and fasteners, and the fasteners fix the two ends of the cylinder fixing block to both sides of the hollow rotary product clamping mechanism.

7. The automatic flipping mechanism for dual-side coupling of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slewing control device includes a slewing cylinder, a hydraulic damper, and a position sensor, with the hydraulic damper and position sensor both mounted on the slewing cylinder.

8. The automatic flipping mechanism for dual-side coupling of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The IC communication board includes a communication socket, a communication circuit board, and a communication cable. The communication socket and the communication cable are respectively disposed on both sides of the communication circuit board. The communication socket is connected to the product to be clamped.

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