Optical fiber curing device and method

Abstract

This invention discloses an optical fiber curing apparatus and method. The optical fiber curing apparatus includes a housing, an optical fiber fixing unit, an optical fiber curing unit, and a control device. The housing has a partially open accommodating cavity with a cover plate at the opening to either cover or expose the cavity opening. The optical fiber fixing unit is used to fix the optical fiber. The optical fiber curing unit includes a UV lamp whose illumination range covers the optical fiber fixing unit to irradiate the coated optical fiber. The control device is electrically connected to the optical fiber fixing unit and the optical fiber curing unit. The control device includes a start-up setting module and a storage module. The start-up setting module controls the operation of the optical fiber fixing unit and the UV lamp, and the storage module stores parameter information. In this invention, the control device controls the opening and closing of the UV lamp, thereby avoiding the safety hazard of accidental opening of the cover plate and subsequent UV light exposure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical fiber processing, and in particular to an optical fiber curing apparatus and method. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, some fiber optic curing equipment cannot set the curing time. If the curing time is too short, the fiber will not be cured sufficiently; if the curing time is too long, although curing can be completed, it will cause excessive heat generation, energy waste, substrate aging, and a reduction in the lifespan of the UV lamp. Other equipment that can set the curing time generally relies on the physical cover of the equipment shell or cover plate as a safety protection measure during curing, but does not consider the safety hazard of UV light exposure caused by accidental opening of the cover plate. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an optical fiber curing device and method that aims to prevent ultraviolet light leakage caused by human error.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the optical fiber curing apparatus proposed in this invention includes:

[0005] The housing has a partially open accommodating cavity for accommodating coated optical fibers. A cover plate is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity, and the cover plate is movably installed to the housing to cover or expose the opening of the accommodating cavity.

[0006] An optical fiber fixing unit is disposed within the accommodating cavity to fix the coated optical fiber;

[0007] An optical fiber curing unit, disposed within the accommodating cavity, includes a UV lamp whose illumination range covers the optical fiber fixing unit to irradiate the coated optical fiber; and...

[0008] A control device is electrically connected to the fiber fixing unit and the fiber curing unit. The control device includes a start setting module and a storage module. The start setting module controls the operation of the fiber fixing unit and the ultraviolet lamp, and the storage module is used to store parameter information.

[0009] Optionally, the fiber fixing unit includes:

[0010] A fixing block, disposed within the accommodating cavity, has a slot for securing the coated optical fiber; and,

[0011] A vacuum pump is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The vacuum pump has multiple inlet pipes and one outlet pipe. The end of each inlet pipe extends into the slot to attract optical fibers into the slot. The outlet pipe leads to the outside of the housing.

[0012] The control device is electrically connected to the vacuum pump to control the operation of the vacuum pump.

[0013] Optionally, the control device further includes a detection component disposed on the housing, which is used to detect the opening and closing state of the cover plate and transmit the obtained state information to the control device.

[0014] Optionally, the fiber curing device further includes a light intensity measuring component, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and facing the ultraviolet lamp, for detecting the light intensity of the ultraviolet lamp and transmitting the obtained light intensity signal to the control device.

[0015] Optionally, the optical fiber curing device further includes a fan, which is disposed within the accommodating cavity, with the fan outlet facing the optical fiber fixing unit.

[0016] The present invention also proposes an optical fiber curing method, including the above-mentioned optical fiber curing apparatus, wherein the optical fiber curing apparatus further includes a detection component.

[0017] The optical fiber curing method includes the following steps:

[0018] Receive the curing function command and determine the preset curing time parameter;

[0019] The fiber optic curing device is controlled to start the curing mode and operate according to the preset curing time parameters;

[0020] In the solidification mode, the real-time status signal of the cover plate detected by the detection component is acquired;

[0021] The UV lamp is controlled to open and close according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate, and the cumulative on time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter.

[0022] Optionally, the step of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter includes:

[0023] When the fiber optic curing device is turned on and the first curing time parameter input by the user is received, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the first curing time parameter is used as the preset curing time parameter.

[0024] Optionally, the step of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter includes:

[0025] When the fiber optic curing device is turned on and the historical curing time parameters from the previous run are obtained from the storage module, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the historical curing time parameters are used as the preset curing time parameters.

[0026] Optionally, the step of controlling the fiber optic curing device to start the curing mode and operate according to preset curing time parameters includes:

[0027] After receiving the curing function command, control the fiber fixing unit to fix the fiber;

[0028] Acquire the initial state signal of the cover plate detected by the detection component;

[0029] When the initial state signal of the cover plate indicates that it is closed, the optical fiber curing unit is controlled to turn on the ultraviolet lamp and operate according to the preset curing time parameters.

[0030] Optionally, the step of controlling the UV lamp to turn on and off according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate, and ensuring that the cumulative on-time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter, includes:

[0031] When the detection component detects that the cover plate is open in real time, it controls the ultraviolet light to turn off and pauses the timing of the cumulative on time of the ultraviolet light.

[0032] After the cover plate is closed, the UV lamp is turned on again, and the cumulative on time of the UV lamp continues to be timed.

[0033] When the cumulative on-time of the ultraviolet lamp reaches the preset curing time parameter, the fiber optic curing device is controlled to stop operating.

[0034] In this invention, the fiber curing unit includes a UV lamp used to irradiate the coated optical fiber to cure it. Additionally, the housing has an openable cover plate, which, when opened, allows the optical fiber to be placed inside the housing. The fiber fixing unit is used to fix the optical fiber placed in the cavity, facilitating subsequent fiber curing. The control unit controls the fiber fixing unit and the fiber curing unit to control the fiber curing process. Furthermore, the control unit can control the UV lamp's on / off state, ensuring that if the cover plate is opened due to human error during operation, the UV lamp is promptly shut off to avoid safety hazards. The control unit also includes a startup setting module and a storage module. The startup setting module starts the fiber curing device and sets the curing time. The storage module automatically stores the manually set curing time, avoiding repeated time settings for ease of operation and ensuring consistent curing times, thus achieving a certain degree of consistency in fiber curing results. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device for the hardware operating environment involved in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the optical fiber curing device of the present invention at a certain angle;

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the optical fiber curing device from another angle;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the optical fiber curing method provided by the present invention.

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[0042] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0045] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0046] In existing technologies, some fiber optic curing equipment cannot set the curing time. If the curing time is too short, the fiber will not be cured sufficiently; if the curing time is too long, although curing can be completed, it will cause excessive heat generation, energy waste, substrate aging, and a reduction in the lifespan of the UV lamp. Other equipment that can set the curing time generally relies on the physical cover of the equipment shell or cover plate as a safety protection measure during curing, but does not consider the safety hazard of UV light exposure caused by accidental opening of the cover plate.

[0047] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes an optical fiber curing device and method, aiming to provide an optical fiber curing device and method that avoids ultraviolet light leakage caused by human error. Figures 1 to 4 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the optical fiber curing apparatus and method of the present invention.

[0048] This invention proposes an optical fiber curing apparatus, which includes a control device capable of executing the optical fiber curing method. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control device for the hardware operating environment involved in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0049] like Figure 1As shown, the control device may include: a processor 1001, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a communication bus 1002, a user interface 1003, a network interface 1004, and a memory 1005. The communication bus 1002 is used to enable communication between these components. The user interface 1003 may include a display screen or an input unit such as a keyboard; optionally, the user interface 1003 may also include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface. The network interface 1004 may optionally include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface (such as a Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) interface). The memory 1005 may be high-speed random access memory (RAM) or stable non-volatile memory (NVM), such as a disk storage device. Optionally, the memory 1005 may also be a storage device independent of the aforementioned processor 1001.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 1 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the control device and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the memory 1005, which serves as a storage medium, may include an operating system, a network communication module, a user interface module, and a fiber optic curing method control program.

[0052] exist Figure 1 In the control device shown, the network interface 1004 is mainly used for data communication with the network server; the user interface 1003 is mainly used for data interaction with the user; the processor 1001 and the memory 1005 in the control device of the present invention can be set in the control device. The control device calls the optical fiber curing method control program stored in the memory 1005 through the processor 1001 and executes the optical fiber curing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 2This invention proposes an optical fiber curing device 100, comprising a housing 1, an optical fiber fixing unit 2, an optical fiber curing unit 3, and a control device 4. The housing 1 has a partially open accommodating cavity 11 for accommodating coated optical fibers. A cover plate 12 is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity 11, and the cover plate 12 is movably installed to the housing 1 to cover or expose the opening of the accommodating cavity 11. The optical fiber fixing unit 2 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 11 for fixing the coated optical fibers. The optical fiber curing unit 3 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 11 and includes a UV lamp 31. The UV lamp 31's illumination range covers the optical fiber fixing unit 2 to irradiate the coated optical fibers. The control device 4 is electrically connected to the optical fiber fixing unit 2 and the optical fiber curing unit 3. The control device 4 includes a start-up setting module 41 and a storage module. The start-up setting module 41 controls the operation of the optical fiber fixing unit 2 and the UV lamp 31, and the storage module stores parameter information.

[0054] In this invention, the fiber curing unit 3 includes a UV lamp 31, which is used to irradiate the coated optical fiber to cure it. Additionally, the housing 1 has an openable cover 12, which, when opened, is used to place the optical fiber into the housing 1. The fiber fixing unit 2 is used to fix the optical fiber placed in the receiving cavity 11, facilitating subsequent fiber curing. The control unit controls the fiber fixing unit 2 and the fiber curing unit 3 to control the fiber curing process. Furthermore, the control unit can control the opening and closing of the UV lamp 31. This ensures that if the cover 12 is opened due to human error during actual operation of the device, the ultraviolet lamp 31 can be shut off in time to avoid safety hazards caused by the ultraviolet lamp 31. In addition, the control unit also includes a start setting module 41 and a storage module. The start setting module 41 is used to start the fiber curing device 100 and set the curing time. The storage module can be used to automatically store the curing time set by the user. On the one hand, it can avoid repeatedly setting the time and realize the convenience of operation. On the other hand, it can maintain the consistency of curing time and, to a certain extent, realize the consistency of fiber curing effect.

[0055] It should be further noted that the startup setting module 41 includes a startup button and a curing time setting button. In this application, the startup setting module 41 can be configured as a touch screen control, a host computer device, or a mechanical switch button assembly. This application does not impose any restrictions here. In the embodiments of the present invention, the startup button is configured as a startup button, which is used to start the optical fiber curing device 100. The curing time is configured as a curing time setting button, which can adjust the curing time. The curing time setting button can achieve a function reuse state. Specifically, the curing time setting button is two mechanical switch buttons, each of which is a self-resetting single button, namely a curing time increase button and a curing time decrease button. Among them, pressing and holding the curing time increase button can save the current curing time.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The optical fiber fixing unit 2 includes a fixing block 21 and a vacuum pump 22. The fixing block 21 is located within the accommodating cavity 11 and has a slot for securing the coated optical fiber. The vacuum pump 22 is also located within the accommodating cavity 11 and has multiple inlet pipes and one outlet pipe. The ends of each inlet pipe extend into the slot to attract the optical fiber into the slot. The outlet pipe leads to the outside of the housing 1. The control device 4 is electrically connected to the vacuum pump 22 to control its operation. In an embodiment of the present invention, the optical fiber fixing unit 2 may also be provided with a mechanical gripper for holding the coated optical fiber. In this application, the optical fiber is fixed by adsorption effect of the vacuum pump 22 combined with the slot on the fixing block 21. This makes the installation more convenient and does not require deliberate alignment. The control device 4 can start the vacuum pump 22 to adsorb the optical fiber into the slot. In the subsequent curing process, it is not necessary to keep the vacuum pump 22 on. In fact, the vacuum pump 22 can be turned off during the curing process until the next time the optical fiber is installed into the slot. Therefore, the use of vacuum pump 22 and slot can reduce energy consumption.

[0057] It is understood that the control device 4 also includes a detection component, which is disposed on the housing 1 and is used to detect the opening and closing state of the cover plate 12 and transmit the obtained state information to the control device 4. Specifically, the detection component can be set as a distance sensor, which can be set as an optical distance sensor, an infrared distance sensor, an ultrasonic distance sensor, etc. This application does not limit it here, as long as it can detect the opening and closing state of the cover plate 12. It is understood that when the cover plate 12 is opened or closed, the distance sensor detects that the distance to the cover plate 12 will change accordingly. Therefore, it is possible to detect the opening and closing state of the cover plate 12 and transmit the opening and closing state of the cover plate 12 to the fiber curing unit 3 in the control device 4, and control the opening and closing of the ultraviolet lamp 31 in the fiber curing unit 3. It is understood that when a signal of the cover plate 12 being opened is received, the ultraviolet lamp 31 is controlled to be turned off to avoid leakage of ultraviolet light caused by opening the cover plate 12.

[0058] Furthermore, in some other embodiments, the fiber curing device 100 further includes a light intensity measuring component. This component is disposed within the accommodating cavity 11, facing the ultraviolet lamp 31, and is used to detect the light intensity of the ultraviolet lamp 31 and transmit the obtained light intensity signal to the control device 4. The light intensity measuring component is used to detect the intensity of the ultraviolet lamp 31 in real time. It is understood that the ultraviolet lamp 31 will attenuate during long-term operation, which will not only lead to a deterioration in the fiber curing effect but also to inconsistency in the fiber curing effect. Therefore, by adding the light intensity measuring component to detect the intensity of the ultraviolet lamp 31, when the intensity of the ultraviolet lamp 31 begins to attenuate, the changed ultraviolet lamp 31 light intensity signal is transmitted to the control device 4, and the control device 4 adjusts the light intensity of the ultraviolet lamp 31 to maintain consistency. In this process, maintaining consistent curing time and consistent curing light intensity naturally ensures the consistency of the fiber curing degree, thereby improving the fiber curing effect and the consistency of the curing effect.

[0059] In addition, please refer to Figure 3 The optical fiber curing device 100 also includes a fan 5, which is located inside the accommodating cavity 11. The air outlet of the fan 5 is directed toward the optical fiber fixing unit 2. The fan 5 can realize the gas flow inside the housing 1. On the one hand, the curing effect can be enhanced by the gas flow. On the other hand, the fan 5 can also blow air to dissipate heat, reduce the temperature inside the housing 1, and prevent the device from overheating.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 4The present invention also proposes an optical fiber curing method, including the above-mentioned optical fiber curing device 100. The optical fiber curing device adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, and therefore has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0061] Furthermore, the optical fiber curing method includes the following steps:

[0062] Receive the curing function command and determine the preset curing time parameter;

[0063] The fiber optic curing device 100 is controlled to start the curing mode and operate according to the preset curing time parameters;

[0064] In the solidification mode, the real-time status signal of the cover plate 12 detected by the detection component is acquired;

[0065] The UV lamp 31 is turned on and off according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate 12, and the cumulative on time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter.

[0066] Therefore, in the above steps, after receiving the curing function command issued by the startup setting module 41 and obtaining the preset curing time parameter, that is, after starting the fiber curing device 100 and obtaining the preset curing time, the control device 4 controls the operation of the fiber curing unit 3 through the preset curing time parameter, that is, controls the opening and closing of the ultraviolet lamp 31. At the same time, in the curing state, the status signal of the cover plate 12 is obtained in real time through the detection component to determine the opening and closing status of the cover plate 12. Specifically, the control device 4 controls the ultraviolet lamp 31 through the status of the cover plate 12 detected by the detection component. When the cover plate 12 is open, the ultraviolet lamp 31 is turned off to avoid ultraviolet light leakage. When the cover plate 12 is closed, the ultraviolet lamp 31 is turned on to continue the curing process until the cover plate 12 is opened again or the cumulative on time of the ultraviolet lamp 31 reaches the preset curing time parameter. Finally, when the start time of the ultraviolet lamp 31 meets the preset curing time parameter, the fiber curing device 100 stops running and the fiber curing is completed. By adopting the above solution, the ultraviolet lamp 31 can be turned off when the cover plate 12 is opened, avoiding the safety hazard of ultraviolet light leakage and ensuring the safety of the use of the optical fiber curing device 100.

[0067] Furthermore, in order to obtain the preset curing time parameter, the steps of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter include:

[0068] When the fiber curing device 100 is turned on and the first curing time parameter input by the user is received, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the first curing time parameter is used as the preset curing time parameter.

[0069] In addition, the steps of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter further include:

[0070] When the fiber optic curing device 100 is turned on, and the historical curing time parameters from the previous run are obtained from the storage module, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the historical curing time parameters are used as preset curing time parameters.

[0071] Understandably, when the user inputs a first curing time parameter, the first curing time parameter is used as the preset curing time parameter. When it is detected that the user has not input the first curing time parameter, the historical curing time parameter from the previous run is automatically retrieved from the storage module. Therefore, the user can choose whether to reset the curing time or cure the optical fiber according to the default curing time. This setting enables quick and convenient operation when processing the same batch of optical fibers, without the need for repeated resets. It also allows for adjustment of the curing time according to the actual situation to adapt to different curing requirements. While maintaining the consistency of the optical fiber curing time, it does not hinder the special characteristics of the optical fiber curing time, thereby improving the versatility and ease of operation of the optical fiber curing device 100.

[0072] Furthermore, to ensure the safe operation of the fiber curing device 100, the steps for controlling the fiber curing device 100 to start the curing mode and operate according to preset curing time parameters include:

[0073] After receiving the curing function command, control the fiber fixing unit 2 to fix the fiber;

[0074] Acquire the initial state signal of the cover plate 12 detected by the detection component;

[0075] When the initial state signal of the cover plate 12 is closed, the optical fiber curing unit 3 is controlled to turn on the ultraviolet lamp 31 and run according to the preset curing time parameters.

[0076] Specifically, after obtaining the curing function command, that is, after receiving the start button command in the start setting module 41, the optical fiber fixing unit 2 is first controlled to fix the optical fiber. Specifically, the optical fiber is attracted by the vacuum pump 22 and inserted into the slot of the fixing block 21 for easy subsequent operation. At this time, the initial state signal of the cover plate 12 is obtained. It can be understood that when the initial state signal of the cover plate 12 shows that it is closed, the control device 4 controls the optical fiber curing unit 3 to turn on the ultraviolet lamp 31 to start curing the optical fiber and run the optical fiber curing unit 3 according to the preset curing time parameters.

[0077] Then, the step of controlling the UV lamp 31 to turn on and off according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate 12, and ensuring that the cumulative on-time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter, includes:

[0078] When the detection component detects that the real-time status signal of the cover plate 12 indicates that the cover plate 12 is open, it controls the ultraviolet light 31 to turn off and pauses the timing of the cumulative on time of the ultraviolet light 31.

[0079] After the cover plate 12 is closed, the ultraviolet lamp 31 is turned on again, and the cumulative on time of the ultraviolet lamp 31 continues to be timed.

[0080] When the cumulative on-time of the ultraviolet lamp 31 reaches the preset curing time parameter, the fiber optic curing device 100 is controlled to stop operating.

[0081] During the continuous operation of the UV lamp 31, the detection component continuously monitors the status of the cover plate 12. When the cover plate 12 is opened, the signal indicating that the cover plate 12 is open is transmitted to the control device 4, which then controls the UV lamp 31 to turn off. At this time, the timer for the cumulative on-time of the UV lamp 31 needs to be paused. Subsequently, the user operates the cover plate 12 or uses a connecting structure such as a hydraulic rod to control its closure. When the cover plate 12 is closed, the detection component detects that the cover plate 12 is in a closed state and transmits the closed state of the cover plate 12 to the control device 4. The control device 4 controls the UV lamp 31 to continue operating and continuously counts the cumulative on-time of the UV lamp 31 until the total cumulative on-time of the UV lamp 31 reaches the preset curing time parameter. At this point, it indicates that the fiber curing time has been reached. The control device 4 then controls the UV lamp 31 to turn off and controls the entire fiber curing device 100 to pause operation until the next instruction arrives.

[0082] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for curing optical fibers, characterized in that, The method is based on an optical fiber curing device, which is suitable for curing coated optical fibers in the field of optical fiber processing, including: The housing has a partially open accommodating cavity for accommodating coated optical fibers. A cover plate is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity, and the cover plate is movably installed to the housing to cover or expose the opening of the accommodating cavity. An optical fiber fixing unit is disposed within the accommodating cavity to fix the coated optical fiber; An optical fiber curing unit, disposed within the accommodating cavity, includes a UV lamp whose illumination range covers the optical fiber fixing unit to irradiate the coated optical fiber; and... A control device is electrically connected to the optical fiber fixing unit and the optical fiber curing unit. The control device includes a start-up setting module and a storage module. The start-up setting module controls the operation of the optical fiber fixing unit and the ultraviolet lamp, and the storage module is used to store parameter information. The fiber curing device also includes a detection component. The optical fiber curing method includes the following steps: Receive the curing function command and determine the preset curing time parameter; The fiber optic curing device is controlled to start the curing mode and operate according to the preset curing time parameters; In the solidification mode, the real-time status signal of the cover plate detected by the detection component is acquired; The UV lamp is controlled to open and close according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate, and the cumulative on time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter.

2. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The optical fiber fixing unit includes: A fixing block, disposed within the accommodating cavity, has a slot for securing the coated optical fiber; and, A vacuum pump is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The vacuum pump has multiple inlet pipes and one outlet pipe. The end of each inlet pipe extends into the slot to attract optical fibers into the slot. The outlet pipe leads to the outside of the housing. The control device is electrically connected to the vacuum pump to control the operation of the vacuum pump.

3. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control device further includes a detection component disposed on the housing, which is used to detect the opening and closing state of the cover plate and transmit the obtained state information to the control device.

4. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fiber curing device further includes a light intensity measuring component, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and facing the ultraviolet lamp, for detecting the light intensity of the ultraviolet lamp and transmitting the obtained light intensity signal to the control device.

5. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The optical fiber curing device also includes a fan, which is located inside the accommodating cavity and has its air outlet facing the optical fiber fixing unit.

6. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter include: When the fiber optic curing device is turned on and the first curing time parameter input by the user is received, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the first curing time parameter is used as the preset curing time parameter.

7. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of receiving the curing function command and determining the preset curing time parameter include: When the fiber optic curing device is turned on and the historical curing time parameters from the previous run are obtained from the storage module, it is determined that a curing function command has been received, and the historical curing time parameters are used as the preset curing time parameters.

8. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps for controlling the fiber optic curing device to start the curing mode and operate according to the preset curing time parameters include: After receiving the curing function command, control the fiber fixing unit to fix the fiber; Acquire the initial state signal of the cover plate detected by the detection component; When the initial state signal of the cover plate indicates that it is closed, the optical fiber curing unit is controlled to turn on the ultraviolet lamp and operate according to the preset curing time parameters.

9. The optical fiber curing method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the UV lamp to turn on and off according to the real-time status signal of the cover plate, and ensuring that the cumulative on-time of the UV lamp meets the preset curing time parameter, includes: When the detection component detects that the cover plate is open in real time, it controls the ultraviolet light to turn off and pauses the timing of the cumulative on time of the ultraviolet light. After the cover plate is closed, the UV lamp is turned on again, and the cumulative on time of the UV lamp continues to be timed. When the cumulative on-time of the ultraviolet lamp reaches the preset curing time parameter, the fiber optic curing device is controlled to stop operating.

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