A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box

Abstract

This invention discloses a novel fiber optic cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, comprising a housing and a grinding assembly disposed inside the housing. The housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover, which are fixedly connected by bolts. The grinding assembly is disposed between the upper and lower covers. A movable groove is formed on the top of the lower cover. This invention relates to the field of optical link communication product manufacturing technology. This novel fiber optic cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, by utilizing a flat drag pin fixing component, provides a fixed processing position for the MT ferrule while enabling the MT ferrule to move back and forth. Combined with the housing, grinding assembly, and grinding groove, glue removal is achieved during the movement of the MT ferrule, ensuring consistency and flatness of the removal height without damaging the MT ferrule housing. The ferrule positioning assembly further ensures reliable stability for MT ferrules of different sizes during movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical link communication product manufacturing technology, specifically a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box. Background Technology

[0002] Optical link components are mainly used to transmit various optical signals. They are composed of optical fibers, ferrules, connectors and other components to form different models of products. MT ferrules are general-purpose components of optical link components, featuring multi-channel design, high-density connection, multi-mode support and good insertion and removal performance.

[0003] Before being put into use, conventional MT ferrule tips need to be de-adhesive-removed. The conventional method of de-adhesive removal is mainly manual sanding. This method results in inconsistent height of the MT ferrule tip after de-adhesive removal. This uneven sanding process can also easily scratch the MT ferrule housing. To address this, a new type of MT ferrule tip de-adhesive removal control box is proposed. This box can control the consistency of the height after de-adhesive removal and avoid surface damage to the MT ferrule housing during sanding. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, which solves the problems of uneven end grinding, inconsistent end height, and easy scratching of the four corners of the ferrule housing in manual grinding methods.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, comprising a housing and a grinding assembly disposed inside the housing. The housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover, which are fixedly connected by bolts. The grinding assembly is disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover. The top of the lower cover has a movable groove, which is located outside the upper cover. A flat drag pin fixing component is slidably installed inside the movable groove. One side of the upper cover has a grinding elongated groove adapted to the flat drag pin fixing component, and a ferrule positioning assembly is engaged on one side of the upper cover.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the grinding assembly includes a micro motor and a DC speed controller, the output end of the micro motor is fixedly connected to a grinding wheel via a coupling, the micro motor and the DC speed controller are both fixedly installed inside the lower cover, and the grinding wheel is positioned close to the grinding groove;

[0009] A cooling fan is also embedded in the top of the upper box cover.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the flat drag pin fixing component includes a slide rail and a slider, the slider is sleeved and slidably installed on the top of the slide rail, and an L-shaped plug is fixedly installed on the top of the slider, and a plug fixing head is fixedly installed on the vertical part of the L-shaped plug by bolts;

[0011] The slide rail is fixedly installed inside the movable slot by bolts, and the bottom of the L-shaped plug-in horizontal part slides in contact with the top of the lower cover;

[0012] The outer periphery of the insert fixing head slides in contact with the interior of the polished long groove.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the insert positioning assembly includes an adsorption plate, a vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adsorption plate, a limiting plate is slidably installed through the top of the adsorption plate, and the back of the limiting plate is in sliding contact with the front of the vertical plate;

[0014] A magnet is embedded and fixed to the top of the adsorption plate, and the bottom of the magnet is adsorbed and fixed to the top of the upper box cover.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: two mounting plates are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of one side of the upper box cover, and a handle is mounted on each of the two mounting plates on the front and rear sides by means of a pin.

[0016] The top of the mounting plate has several slots evenly spaced apart, and the slots are used in conjunction with the vertical plate.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that: a card frame is fixedly installed on the front side of the vertical plate, the card frame is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting plate, and a magnetic strip is fixedly installed on the front side of the limiting plate. The magnetic strip is disposed between the card frame and the adsorption plate, and the magnetic strip is adsorbed and cooperated with the adsorption plate and the card frame respectively.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that: a dust groove is provided at the bottom of the lower box cover, the dust groove is located directly below the grinding wheel, and a pad is slidably installed at the bottom of the lower box cover, and the pad is used in conjunction with the dust groove.

[0019] This invention also discloses a method for using a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, specifically including the following steps:

[0020] S1. Place the housing on a horizontal platform and insert the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be de-adhesiveed into the ferrule fixing head;

[0021] S2. Insert the vertical plate into the slot. The magnet is attracted to the top of the upper box cover. When the back of the limiting plate contacts the tail of the MT ferrule of the optical cable to be de-adheded, the bottom of the magnetic strip is attracted to the top of the card frame.

[0022] S3. Start the micro motor. The micro motor drives the grinding wheel to rotate and pull the L-shaped plug. The L-shaped plug drives the slider to move on the slide rail. During the process, the L-shaped plug drives the core fixing head to make the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adhesive moved back and forth in the grinding groove. After the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adhesive is in contact with the grinding wheel, the de-adhesive processing of the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adhesive is realized. The dust generated by grinding falls on the top of the pad.

[0023] S4. After completing the degumming process of the optical cable MT ferrule end, pull the limiting plate upward. The limiting plate drives the magnetic strip to move upward. When the magnetic strip is attracted to the bottom of the adsorption plate, the limiting plate disengages from the optical cable MT ferrule end, removes the optical cable MT ferrule end from the ferrule fixing head, and replaces a new optical cable MT ferrule end to be degummed.

[0024] S5. Press the limiting plate downwards so that when the back of the limiting plate contacts the tail of the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be degummed, the bottom of the magnetic strip is attracted to the top of the frame. Repeat S3 and S4 to achieve the cyclic processing of the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be degummed.

[0025] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0026] This invention provides a novel control box for removing adhesive from the MT ferrule end of an optical cable. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] (1) By using the flat drag pin fixing component, the present invention provides a fixed processing position for the MT ferrule while enabling the MT ferrule to move back and forth. With the setting of the housing, grinding component and grinding groove, the end glue is removed during the movement of the MT ferrule, ensuring the consistency and flatness of the glue removal height, and without damaging the MT ferrule housing. With the setting of the ferrule positioning component, it provides a reliable guarantee for the stability of MT ferrules of different sizes during the movement process.

[0028] (2) The present invention provides a reliable guarantee for the stability of the installation of the adsorption plate and the vertical plate by means of the adsorption plate, the vertical plate, the limiting plate, the magnetic block, the mounting plate and the slot. At the same time, with the combination of the card frame and the magnetic strip, it can not only ensure the stability of the vertical movement of the limiting plate, but also provide a stable guarantee for the convenient disassembly and assembly of the MT core by means of the adsorption of the magnetic strip with the adsorption plate and the card frame. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the present invention from a rear view.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the ferrule positioning assembly after removal.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the polishing component, upper cover, and lower cover of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flat drag pin fastener of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ferrule positioning assembly of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the limiting plate and the magnetic strip structure of the present invention.

[0036] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Grinding assembly; 3. Upper cover; 4. Lower cover; 5. Movable slot; 6. Flat drag pin fixing component; 7. Grinding long slot; 8. Insert positioning assembly; 9. Micro motor; 10. DC speed controller; 11. Grinding wheel; 12. Cooling fan; 13. Slide rail; 14. Slider; 15. L-shaped plug; 16. Insert fixing head; 17. Adsorption plate; 18. Vertical plate; 19. Limiting plate; 20. Magnet block; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Handle; 23. Slot; 24. Frame; 25. Magnetic strip; 26. Dust trough; 27. Pad. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Please see Figure 1-7 The present invention provides the following two technical solutions:

[0039] Example 1

[0040] A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box includes a housing 1 and a grinding assembly 2 disposed inside the housing 1. Specifically, the housing 1 includes an upper cover 3 and a lower cover 4, which are fixedly connected by bolts. A grinding groove 7 is provided on one side of the upper cover 3. The grinding assembly 2 is disposed between the upper cover 3 and the lower cover 4. The grinding assembly 2 includes a micro motor 9 and a DC speed controller 10. The micro motor 9 is electrically connected to an external power source and its speed is controlled by the DC speed controller 10. A speed control knob and a control switch are provided on the back of the lower cover 4. A grinding wheel 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the micro motor 9 through a coupling. Both the micro motor 9 and the DC speed controller 10 are fixedly installed inside the lower cover 4, and the grinding wheel 11 is positioned close to the grinding groove 7.

[0041] To further explain, a cooling fan 12 is also embedded in the top of the upper cover 3. The cooling fan 12 is electrically connected to an external power source and is controlled by a control switch. The upper cover 3 is also equipped with a mesh cover that is compatible with the cooling fan 12.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, to facilitate the movement and polishing of the MT ferrule, a movable groove 5 is provided on the top of the lower cover 4. The movable groove 5 is located outside the upper cover 3, and a flat drag pin fixing component 6 is slidably installed inside the movable groove 5. Specifically, the flat drag pin fixing component 6 includes a slide rail 13 and a slider 14. The slide rail 13 is fixedly installed inside the movable groove 5 by bolts. The slider 14 is sleeved and slidably installed on the top of the slide rail 13. An L-shaped plug 15 is also fixedly installed on the top of the slider 14. The bottom of the horizontal part of the L-shaped plug 15 slides in contact with the top of the lower cover 4. The vertical part of the L-shaped plug 15 is fixedly installed with a ferrule fixing head 16 by bolts. The outer periphery of the ferrule fixing head 16 slides in contact with the inside of the polishing groove 7.

[0043] As a preferred solution, in order to facilitate the collection and cleaning of dust generated during grinding, a dust groove 26 is provided at the bottom of the lower cover 4. The dust groove 26 is located directly below the grinding wheel 11. A pad 27 is also slidably installed at the bottom of the lower cover 4, and the pad 27 is used in conjunction with the dust groove 26.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] This embodiment, as an improvement on the previous embodiment, provides a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, which further includes a ferrule positioning assembly 8 snapped onto one side of the upper cover 3. The ferrule positioning assembly 8 includes an adsorption plate 17, with a magnet block 20 embedded and fixed at the top of the adsorption plate 17, and the bottom of the magnet block 20 adsorbed and fixed to the top of the upper cover 3. A vertical plate 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adsorption plate 17, and a limiting plate 19 is slidably installed through the top of the adsorption plate 17, with the back of the limiting plate 19 slidingly contacting the front of the vertical plate 18. To further explain, in order to improve the vertical movement stability of the limiting plate 19, a frame 24 is also fixedly installed on the front of the vertical plate 18, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting plate 19. A magnetic strip 25 is also fixedly installed on the front of the limiting plate 19, and the magnetic strip 25 is disposed between the frame 24 and the adsorption plate 17, and the magnetic strip 25 is adsorbed and engaged with the adsorption plate 17 and the frame 24 respectively.

[0046] As a preferred solution, in order to improve the portability of the device and ensure the stability of the vertical plate 18, two mounting plates 21 are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the upper cover 3. The two mounting plates 21 on the front and rear sides are connected to handles 22 by means of pins. Several slots 23 are evenly spaced on the top of the mounting plates 21, and the slots 23 are used in conjunction with the vertical plate 18.

[0047] The advantage of Example 2 over Example 1 is that it can also limit the tail of the MT ferrule housing of different sizes, so as to prevent the MT ferrule from becoming loose from the ferrule fixing head 16 during the degumming process.

[0048] A method for using a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box includes the following steps:

[0049] S1. Place the housing 1 on a horizontal platform and insert the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be de-adhesive-removed into the ferrule fixing head 16;

[0050] S2. Insert the vertical plate 18 into the slot 23. The magnet 20 is attracted to the top of the upper box cover 3. When the back of the limiting plate 19 contacts the tail of the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adheded, the bottom of the magnetic strip 25 is attracted to the top of the card frame 24.

[0051] S3. Start the micro motor 9. The micro motor 9 drives the grinding wheel 11 to rotate and pull the L-shaped plug 15. The L-shaped plug 15 drives the slider 14 to move on the slide rail 13. During the process, the L-shaped plug 15 drives the core fixing head 16 to make the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adheded move back and forth in the grinding groove 7. After the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adheded contacts the grinding wheel 11, the de-adhesion processing of the end of the optical cable MT core to be de-adheded is realized. The dust generated by grinding falls on the top of the pad 27.

[0052] S4. After completing the degumming process of the optical cable MT ferrule end, pull the limiting plate 19 upward. The limiting plate 19 drives the magnetic strip 25 to move upward. When the magnetic strip 25 is attracted to the bottom of the adsorption plate 17, the limiting plate 19 disengages from the optical cable MT ferrule end, and the optical cable MT ferrule end is removed from the ferrule fixing head 16 and replaced with a new optical cable MT ferrule end to be degummed.

[0053] S5. Press the limiting plate 19 downwards so that when the back of the limiting plate 19 contacts the tail of the optical cable MT ferrule end to be degummed, the bottom of the magnetic strip 25 is attracted to the top of the frame 24. Repeat S3 and S4 to achieve the cyclic processing of the optical cable MT ferrule end to be degummed.

[0054] To further explain, during use, the cooling fan 12 is activated to accelerate the dissipation of heat inside the casing 1.

Claims

1. A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, comprising a housing (1) and a polishing assembly (2) disposed inside the housing (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) includes an upper cover (3) and a lower cover (4), which are fixedly connected by bolts. The grinding assembly (2) is disposed between the upper cover (3) and the lower cover (4). The top of the lower cover (4) is provided with a movable groove (5), which is disposed outside the upper cover (3). A flat drag pin fixing component (6) is slidably installed inside the movable groove (5). A grinding long groove (7) adapted to the flat drag pin fixing component (6) is provided on one side of the upper cover (3), and a core positioning assembly (8) is snapped into one side of the upper cover (3). The insert positioning assembly (8) includes an adsorption plate (17), a vertical plate (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adsorption plate (17), a limiting plate (19) is slidably installed through the top of the adsorption plate (17), and the back of the limiting plate (19) is in sliding contact with the front of the vertical plate (18). A magnet block (20) is embedded and fixed on the top of the adsorption plate (17), and the bottom of the magnet block (20) is adsorbed and fixed to the top of the upper box cover (3).

2. The novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding assembly (2) includes a micro motor (9) and a DC speed controller (10). The output end of the micro motor (9) is fixedly connected to a grinding wheel (11) via a coupling. The micro motor (9) and the DC speed controller (10) are both fixedly installed inside the lower cover (4), and the grinding wheel (11) is set close to the grinding groove (7). A cooling fan (12) is also embedded in the top of the upper cover (3).

3. A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flat drag pin fixing component (6) includes a slide rail (13) and a slider (14). The slider (14) is sleeved and slidably installed on the top of the slide rail (13). An L-shaped plug (15) is also fixedly installed on the top of the slider (14). The vertical part of the L-shaped plug (15) is fixedly installed with a core fixing head (16) by bolts. The slide rail (13) is fixedly installed inside the movable groove (5) by bolts, and the bottom of the horizontal part of the L-shaped plug (15) slides in contact with the top of the lower cover (4); The outer periphery of the insert fixing head (16) slides in contact with the interior of the polished long groove (7).

4. A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two mounting plates (21) are fixedly connected to the front and back sides of the upper box cover (3). The two mounting plates (21) on the front and back sides are connected to a handle (22) through a pin. The top of the mounting plate (21) is provided with a number of slots (23) spaced evenly, and the slots (23) are used in conjunction with the vertical plate (18).

5. A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A card frame (24) is fixedly installed on the front of the vertical plate (18). The card frame (24) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting plate (19). A magnetic strip (25) is fixedly installed on the front of the limiting plate (19). The magnetic strip (25) is disposed between the card frame (24) and the adsorption plate (17), and the magnetic strip (25) is adsorbed and cooperates with the adsorption plate (17) and the card frame (24) respectively.

6. A novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower cover (4) is provided with a dust groove (26), which is located directly below the grinding wheel (11). A pad (27) is also slidably installed on the bottom of the lower cover (4), and the pad (27) is used in conjunction with the dust groove (26).

7. A method of using a novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box, applied to the novel optical cable MT ferrule end glue removal control box as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Specifically, the following steps are included: S1. Place the housing (1) on a horizontal platform and insert the MT core end of the optical cable to be de-adhesive-removed into the core fixing head (16); S2. Insert the vertical plate (18) into the slot (23), and the magnet (20) is attracted to the top of the upper cover (3). When the back of the limiting plate (19) contacts the tail of the MT core end of the optical cable to be de-adheded, the bottom of the magnetic strip (25) is attracted to the top of the card frame (24). S3. Start the micro motor (9). The micro motor (9) drives the grinding wheel (11) to rotate and pull the L-shaped plug (15). The L-shaped plug (15) drives the slider (14) to move on the slide rail (13). During the process, the L-shaped plug (15) drives the core fixing head (16) to make the end of the optical cable MT core to be degummed move back and forth in the grinding groove (7). After the end of the optical cable MT core to be degummed contacts the grinding wheel (11), the degumming process of the end of the optical cable MT core to be degummed is realized. The dust generated by grinding falls on the top of the pad (27). S4. After completing the degumming process of the optical cable MT ferrule end, pull the limiting plate (19) upward. The limiting plate (19) drives the magnetic strip (25) to move upward. When the magnetic strip (25) is attracted to the bottom of the adsorption plate (17), the limiting plate (19) disengages from the optical cable MT ferrule end, and the optical cable MT ferrule end is taken out from the ferrule fixing head (16) and replaced with a new optical cable MT ferrule end to be degummed. S5. Press the limiting plate (19) downwards so that when the back of the limiting plate (19) contacts the tail of the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be degummed, the bottom of the magnetic strip (25) is attracted to the top of the frame (24). Repeat S3 and S4 to achieve the cyclic processing of the MT ferrule end of the optical cable to be degummed.

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