90-degree optical fiber array microwell plate for optical communication and manufacturing system of 90-degree optical fiber array microwell plate

By adopting a combination technology of laser module and preheating module in the 90-degree fiber array microplate manufacturing system, the material stress and thermal expansion problems in fiberboard production are solved, and the high-precision fiber groove processing and consistency are achieved.

CN119738915AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01GUANGZHOU SUGAO COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411952521.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-27

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Technical Problem

The prior art has problems with material stress and thermal expansion in the production of 90-degree array fiber boards, resulting in damage, and the etching accuracy and consistency of fiber grooves are difficult to guarantee.

Method used

A manufacturing system is employed for 90-degree fiber array microplate for optical communication, which includes a movable fixing module, a laser module and a preheating module. High-precision fiber optic groove etching is performed through the laser module, and the substrate is uniformly heated through the preheating module to avoid concentration of thermal stress.

Benefits of technology

High-precision fiber groove processing is achieved, ensuring the performance stability and consistency of the fiber array, avoiding substrate cracking or deformation problems caused by material thermal stress and processing errors, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

According to the 90-degree optical fiber array microwell plate for optical communication and the manufacturing system thereof, compared with the prior art, the 90-degree optical fiber array microwell plate comprises the base substrate and the cover plate, the base substrate enables an optical fiber to be stably bent at a 90-degree corner through the first base block, the second base block and the arc-shaped block which are integrally designed, and the optical fiber is prevented from being broken. The manufacturing system comprises a movable fixing module, a preheating module and a laser module. Through the modular design and the full-automatic process, efficient production, high-precision machining and high stability are achieved, the quality and production efficiency of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate are remarkably improved, and the requirements for miniaturization and high performance in the optical communication field are met.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of optical communication technology, and in particular to a 90-degree optical fiber array micro-well plate for optical communication and a manufacturing system thereof. Background Art

[0002] The 90-degree array fiber optic board is an optical component with a 90-degree fiber arrangement angle, which is widely used in optical communications, optical sensing, and fiber coupling. By arranging the optical fibers at a 90-degree angle, it optimizes the spatial layout of the optical fibers, improves the transmission efficiency and coupling effect of optical signals, and reduces signal interference. This technology is often used in wavelength division multiplexing systems, laser arrays, and high-density fiber optic connections. The design requires precise control of fiber docking, material selection, and array density to ensure high performance and low loss. With the increasing demand for integration and miniaturization, the 90-degree array fiber optic board will play a greater role in future optoelectronic technology, especially in high-speed, long-distance communications and high-power applications.

[0003] This experimental team has been browsing and studying a large amount of relevant records and materials on the related technologies of optical fiber arrays for a long time. At the same time, relying on relevant resources and conducting a large number of related experiments, after a large number of searches, it was found that there are existing technologies such as CN112540424B, CN111766660B, and CN115980929B disclosed in the prior art. For example, a high-precision optical fiber array and its preparation method disclosed in the prior art include the following steps: preparing a substrate, a cover plate and a plurality of optical fiber segments; processing connected V-grooves on the substrate by a wet etching process; and a sinking groove; removing the coating layer at one end of the optical fiber segment to expose the cladding; placing the cladding at one end of each optical fiber segment in each V-groove on the substrate, while allowing the other end of each optical fiber segment to extend outward from the sinking groove, and then pressing the cover plate on the upper surface of the substrate from top to bottom; injecting a first ultraviolet curing glue between the cladding of each optical fiber segment and the two inclined surfaces of the corresponding V-groove and the lower surface of the cover plate, and curing the first ultraviolet curing glue by irradiation with an ultraviolet lamp; injecting a second ultraviolet curing glue into the sinking groove, and curing the second ultraviolet curing glue by irradiation with an ultraviolet lamp; and grinding the assembled optical fiber array assembly.

[0004] The present invention is made to solve the common problems in the field such as damage caused by material stress and thermal expansion, shortage of 90-degree array fiber optic plates, inability to continuously and stably etch fiber optic grooves, and difficulty in ensuring fiber optic groove processing accuracy and consistency. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to address the deficiencies in the current art and to propose a manufacturing system for a 90-degree optical fiber array microplate for optical communication.

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A 90-degree optical fiber array microporous plate for optical communication, the 90-degree optical fiber array microporous plate comprising a base substrate and a cover plate covering the base substrate, the base substrate comprising a first base block, a second base block arranged perpendicular to the first base block, and an arc block having one end connected to the first base block and the other end connected to the second base block, wherein the first base block, the arc block and the second base block are arranged in an integrated manner, and the arc block is in an arc shape.

[0008] A plurality of optical fiber grooves and at least four engaging grooves are arranged on the top surface of the base substrate, each optical fiber groove is used to fix an optical fiber, all optical fiber grooves are identical to each other and arranged in parallel, the bottom surface of the cover plate can cover the top surface of the base substrate, the top surface of the base substrate is the same plane as the optical fiber grooves and the engaging grooves, and at the same time, the bottom surface of the cover plate is provided with protrusions that are engaged and fixed with the engaging grooves, and the optical fibers in the optical fiber grooves are limited and fixed by fixing the cover plate and the base substrate, so that the optical fibers are arranged by turning at a 90-degree angle.

[0009] A manufacturing system for the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 1, the manufacturing system comprising a movable fixing module for clamping and fixing the preliminary substrate of the base substrate, a laser module for laser etching the optical fiber grooves on the top surface of the preliminary substrate, and a preheating module for preheating the preliminary substrate.

[0010] Among them, the preliminary substrate and cover plate are made of a mixture of ceramic powder and resin binder as raw materials. After being shaped by a mold, they are further processed and formed by a thermoplastic molding machine. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine does not have an optical fiber groove. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine is further made with an optical fiber groove by a laser module. The preliminary substrate becomes a base substrate after being etched with an optical fiber groove by the laser module.

[0011] Furthermore, the movable fixing module includes a belt conveyor, a plurality of flexible silicone sticks fixed on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor at preset intervals, a base plate welded and fixed on the flexible silicone sticks, and adapter fixing components respectively installed on the base plate.

[0012] The belt conveyor is used to transport the preliminary substrate to the laser etching area where the laser module operates through a continuous conveyor belt. Each flexible silicone stick is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal conveying direction of the conveyor belt. The bottom of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the conveyor belt, and the top of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the bottom wall of the base plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the adaptor fixing assembly includes a first support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a second support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a first rotating shaft arranged on the first support rod and movably passing through a bearing ring, a second rotating shaft arranged on the second support rod and movably passing through a bearing ring, a rotating drive motor fixed to the side rod wall of the first support rod through a corresponding mounting seat and a power output shaft fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, a rotating plate horizontally arranged between the first support rod and the second support rod, a reinforcement bracket fixed on the rotating plate, and an adsorption bracket fixed on the reinforcement bracket for adsorbing and fixing the bottom surface of the preliminary substrate.

[0014] Furthermore, a first through-hole is provided on the top of the first support rod, a bearing ring is sleeved on the first through-hole, and the first rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the first through-hole, so that the first rotating shaft can be axially rotatable and matched with the first through-hole. Similarly, a second through-hole is provided on the top of the second support rod, a bearing ring is sleeved on the second through-hole, and the second rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the second through-hole, so that the second rotating shaft can be axially rotatable and matched with the second through-hole, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are coaxially arranged, and the rotation drive motor drives the rotation of the first rotating shaft to synchronously drive the base plate to rotate synchronously.

[0015] Furthermore, the reinforcement bracket includes two vertical reinforcement rods vertically fixed on the rotating plate and a transverse reinforcement rod connected between the two vertical reinforcement rods.

[0016] Furthermore, the adsorption bracket includes two unit rods connected vertically to each other, adsorption nozzles respectively embedded in the surfaces of the unit rods, a plurality of channel cavities respectively arranged in the unit rods, a plurality of ventilation pipes respectively buried in the channel cavities for connecting the suction holes of the adsorption nozzles in sequence, an air pump for generating negative pressure and installed on the rotating plate at the same time, and a connecting pipe for connecting the adsorption end of the air pump with the ventilation pipe, and the negative pressure is generated by driving the air pump.

[0017] Furthermore, the preheating module includes a plurality of heating plates evenly laid on the outer wall of the unit rod, a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature change of the surface of the unit rod, and a circuit control board for adjusting the heating power and temperature of the heating plates.

[0018] Each heating plate is fixed to the outer surface of the unit rod by a high thermal conductivity adhesive layer to form a tightly fitting structure. The heating surface of the heating plate can evenly transfer heat to the unit rod. The heating plate is connected to the control circuit board via a wire. The control circuit board can adjust the heating temperature and heating time of each heating plate according to work needs, thereby achieving precise control of the temperature of the entire unit rod or a local area. The design of the preheating module evenly transfers heat to the area around the adsorption nozzle through the unit rod, thereby evenly heating the preliminary substrate.

[0019] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are:

[0020] 1. High-precision fiber optic groove processing is achieved to ensure the performance stability and consistency of the fiber optic array: Through the laser module combined with high-precision laser processing technology, micron-level fiber optic grooves are etched on the preliminary substrate to ensure that the size, depth and shape of the fiber optic grooves are highly consistent, thereby improving the coupling efficiency of the optical fiber and the transmission performance of the optical signal, meeting the requirements of optical communication for high-precision fiber optic arrays.

[0021] 2. Effectively avoids substrate damage or deformation caused by material thermal stress and processing errors: The preliminary substrate is evenly heated by the preheating module to avoid thermal stress concentration or material cracks caused by local temperature changes during laser processing. At the same time, the flexible silicone stick design ensures that the risk of deformation of the substrate due to uneven force during transmission is eliminated, thereby significantly improving the reliability and yield of substrate processing.

[0022] 3. Improved the production efficiency of optical fiber array microplates and realized large-scale automated production: The present invention adopts modular design and fully automated processing flow, combined with the dynamic transmission of the active fixed module, the negative pressure adsorption of the adsorption bracket and the rotation adjustment function of the adaptive fixed component, to achieve efficient and continuous processing of the entire area of ​​the substrate. This design significantly reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency, and greatly reduces the scrap rate, meeting the needs of modern optical communication equipment for high-efficiency and high-quality production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The present invention can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, but the emphasis is placed on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0024] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate for optical communication of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the belt conveyor of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the adapting and fixing assembly of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the adsorption bracket of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1-cover plate; 2-bump; 3-optical fiber; 4-first base block; 5-arc block; 6-second base block; 7-conveyor belt; 8-flexible silicone stick; 9-adsorption bracket; 10-reinforcement bracket; 11-rotating plate; 12-rotation drive motor; 13-base plate; 14-first support rod; 15-base substrate; 16-top surface of base substrate; 17-bottom surface of base substrate; 18-adsorption nozzle; 19-unit rod; 20-connecting tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention is further described in detail in combination with its embodiments below; it should be pointed out that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present case. For those skilled in the art, after reviewing the following detailed description, other systems, methods and / or features of this embodiment will become apparent. And the terms describing the positional relationship in the accompanying drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Embodiment 1: Combining with the attached Figure 1 This embodiment constructs a 90-degree fiber array microwell plate for optical communication, wherein the 90-degree fiber array microwell plate includes a base substrate and a cover plate covering the base substrate, wherein the base substrate includes a first base block, a second base block vertically arranged with the first base block, and an arc block with one end connected to the first base block and the other end connected to the second base block, wherein the first base block, the arc block and the second base block are integrated.

[0031] A plurality of optical fiber grooves and at least four engaging grooves are arranged on the top surface of the base substrate, each optical fiber groove is used to fix an optical fiber, and all the optical fiber grooves are identical to each other and arranged in parallel.

[0032] The bottom surface of the cover plate can cover the top surface of the base substrate, and the top surface of the base substrate is the same plane as the optical fiber groove and the engaging groove. At the same time, the bottom surface of the cover plate is provided with a protrusion that is engaged and fixed with the engaging groove. The optical fiber in the optical fiber groove is limited and fixed by fixing the cover plate and the base substrate, so that the optical fiber can be arranged by turning at a 90-degree angle.

[0033] The design of the arc block and the optical fiber groove works together to enable the optical fiber to be bent smoothly at a larger arc, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive bending and breakage of the optical fiber when subjected to external forces.

[0034] Embodiment 2: Combining with Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 This embodiment constructs a manufacturing system for a 90-degree optical fiber array microplate for optical communication, the manufacturing system includes a movable fixing module for clamping and fixing the preliminary substrate of the base substrate, a laser module for laser etching the optical fiber grooves on the top surface of the preliminary substrate, and a preheating module for preheating the preliminary substrate.

[0035] Among them, the preliminary substrate and cover plate are made of a mixture of ceramic powder and resin binder as raw materials. After being shaped by a mold, they are further processed and formed by a thermoplastic molding machine. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine does not have an optical fiber groove. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine is further made with an optical fiber groove by a laser module. The preliminary substrate becomes a base substrate after being etched with an optical fiber groove by the laser module.

[0036] The movable fixing module includes a belt conveyor, a plurality of flexible silicone sticks fixed on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor at preset intervals, a base plate welded and fixed on the flexible silicone sticks, and adapter fixing components respectively installed on the base plate.

[0037] The belt conveyor is used to transport the preliminary substrate to the laser etching area where the laser module operates through a continuous conveyor belt. Each flexible silicone stick is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal conveying direction of the conveyor belt. The bottom of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the conveyor belt, and the top of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the bottom wall of the base plate. When the conveyor belt passes through the arc bending areas on both sides, the flexible silicone stick can fully support the base plate. Since the flexible silicone stick is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal conveying direction of the conveyor belt, the flexible silicone stick can effectively offset the shear force generated during the bending process of the conveyor belt, and effectively prevent the substrate from being damaged or cracked due to uneven force when passing through the bending area.

[0038] The movable fixing module of the present invention ensures that the base plate can stably and smoothly pass through the bending area of ​​the belt conveyor through the supporting effect of the flexible silicone stick, thereby realizing the continuous clamping and transportation of the preliminary substrate by the adaptive fixing component. When the substrate passes through the vertical support of the flexible silicone stick, it not only avoids the deformation or damage of the base plate caused by bending, but also ensures the stability of the base plate, ensuring that the adaptive fixing component can efficiently and accurately transport the preliminary substrate to the laser module for laser etching of the optical fiber groove in the entire processing flow, thereby improving the overall processing accuracy and efficiency of the system.

[0039] The adapting and fixing assembly includes a first support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a second support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a first rotating shaft arranged to movably pass through the first support rod through a bearing ring, a second rotating shaft arranged to movably pass through the second support rod through a bearing ring, a rotating drive motor fixed to the side rod wall of the first support rod through a corresponding mounting seat and a power output shaft fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, a rotating plate horizontally arranged between the first support rod and the second support rod, a reinforcement bracket fixed to the rotating plate, and an adsorption bracket fixed to the reinforcement bracket for adsorbing and fixing the bottom surface of the preliminary substrate.

[0040] A first through-hole is provided at the top of the first support rod, and a bearing ring is sleeved on the first through-hole. The first rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the first through-hole, so that the first rotating shaft can be rotatably matched with the first through-hole. Similarly, a second through-hole is provided at the top of the second support rod, and a bearing ring is sleeved on the second through-hole. The second rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the second through-hole, so that the second rotating shaft can be rotatably matched with the second through-hole, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are coaxially arranged.

[0041] The rotary drive motor drives the first rotary shaft to rotate and then synchronously drives the base plate to rotate synchronously. The reinforcement bracket includes two vertical reinforcement rods vertically fixed on the rotary plate and a transverse reinforcement rod connected between the two vertical reinforcement rods.

[0042] The adsorption bracket includes two unit rods connected vertically to each other, adsorption nozzles respectively embedded in the surfaces of the unit rods, a plurality of channel cavities respectively arranged in the unit rods, a plurality of ventilation pipes respectively buried in the channel cavities for connecting the suction holes of the adsorption nozzles in sequence, an air pump for generating negative pressure and installed on the rotating plate at the same time, and a connecting pipe for connecting the adsorption end of the air pump with the ventilation pipe. The negative pressure is generated by driving the air pump so that each adsorption nozzle generates an adsorption force to adsorb and fix the bottom surface of the preliminary substrate. The unit rods are fixed to the reinforcement bracket by bolts. The connecting pipe is selected by technical personnel in this field based on actual needs as a plurality of pipes connecting all ventilation pipes at the same time or a single pipe connecting each ventilation pipe respectively, and is not limited here.

[0043] The preheating module includes a plurality of heating plates evenly laid on the outer rod wall of the unit rod, a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature change on the surface of the unit rod, and a circuit control board for adjusting the heating power and temperature of the heating plates. Each heating plate is fixed to the outer surface of the unit rod by a high thermal conductivity adhesive layer to form a tightly fitting structure. The heating surface of the heating plate can evenly transfer heat to the unit rod. The heating plate is connected to the control circuit board by a wire. The control circuit board can adjust the heating temperature and heating time of each heating plate according to work needs, thereby realizing precise temperature control of the entire unit rod or a local area. The design of the preheating module evenly conducts heat to the surrounding area of ​​the adsorption nozzle through the unit rod, thereby evenly heating the preliminary substrate, avoiding thermal stress concentration or material damage caused by local overheating or overcooling during laser etching, and improving the etching efficiency of the optical fiber groove of the preliminary substrate.

[0044] The laser module is realized by a laser etcher arranged adjacent to the belt conveyor, and the laser head of the laser etcher is correspondingly located above the belt conveyor. The laser etcher sequentially performs laser etching on the preliminary substrate passing thereunder. The laser etcher is based on the existing high-precision laser processing technology and utilizes the built-in F-Theta focusing lens to precisely focus the high-energy laser beam on the top surface of the preliminary substrate, and performs micron-level precision etching on the optical fiber groove. The laser etcher has the ability to adjust the laser power, pulse frequency and scanning speed in real time to meet the etching depth requirements of different positions of the preliminary substrate, and combines the industrial vision positioning technology to dynamically detect the position and angle of the preliminary substrate, to ensure the precise processing of the laser beam on different areas of the top surface of the preliminary substrate, thereby achieving a high degree of consistency in the size, depth and shape of the optical fiber groove, and ensuring the high precision, high efficiency and stability of the etching operation.

[0045] At the same time, after fixing the preliminary substrate, the adaptive clamping assembly drives the first rotating axis and the second rotating axis to realize precise rotation operation through the rotating drive motor, so that different areas of the top surface of the preliminary substrate can be gradually moved to below the processing area of ​​the laser etcher, thereby realizing continuous etching processing of the entire area of ​​the top surface of the substrate, effectively solving the limitation that the laser etcher can only perform etching operations on the planar area.

[0046] The rotation of the adaptive clamping assembly is achieved by the precise control system of the rotary drive motor. The adaptive clamping assembly can dynamically adjust the rotation angle and speed of the substrate according to the processing path and processing requirements of the laser etcher, ensuring a smooth and deviation-free transition between processing areas, thereby ensuring the processing accuracy and consistency of the preliminary optical fiber groove on the top surface of the substrate.

[0047] The manufacturing system of the present invention adopts modular design and collaborative working mechanism. The preheating module avoids the damage of the preliminary substrate caused by thermal stress through precise temperature management. The movable fixing module ensures the stability of the base plate during transmission through flexible silicone sticks. The adapter fixing component realizes continuous etching of the entire area of ​​the preliminary substrate by rotating the substrate, thereby realizing the efficient production of 90-degree optical fiber array microplates.

[0048] Embodiment 3: Combining with Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 In addition to the contents of the above embodiments, the manufacturing system also includes the following specific operation steps:

[0049] S1: Ceramic powder and resin binder are mixed in a preset ratio to form a uniform composite raw material, and the composite raw material is respectively formed into the shape of a preliminary substrate and a cover plate through different molds. Subsequently, the composite raw material with the preliminary substrate and the cover plate is placed in a thermoplastic molding machine for thermoplastic molding to obtain the preliminary substrate and the cover plate;

[0050] S2: At the transport start of the belt conveyor, the preliminary substrate is fixed on the adsorption bracket of the adaptive fixing component in sequence. The adsorption bracket is driven by a negative pressure motor to achieve stable adsorption of the preliminary substrate. The preliminary substrate is sequentially conveyed to the bottom of the laser etching machine through the movable fixing module;

[0051] S3: Before reaching the laser module, the preliminary substrate is preheated by the preheating module. The heat generated by the heating plate is evenly transferred to the preliminary substrate, so that the preliminary substrate reaches a uniform preheating temperature, avoiding the material thermal stress concentration or damage caused by local overcooling or overheating during the laser etching process, thereby improving the stability of laser processing;

[0052] S4: The laser etcher focuses the high-energy laser beam precisely onto the top surface of the preliminary substrate, and the adapter and fixing assembly rotates the drive motor to move different areas of the top surface of the preliminary substrate to the bottom of the laser etcher in sequence, ensuring the consistency of the size, depth and shape of the optical fiber grooves on the top surface of the preliminary substrate;

[0053] S5: After the optical fiber groove etching is completed, the base substrate is transferred to the transmission end of the belt conveyor. The negative pressure motor at the transmission end stops working and releases the processed base substrate. Then, the adsorption bracket returns to the transmission start end through the belt conveyor cycle, and the negative pressure motor restarts to adsorb and fix the new preliminary substrate to enter the next round of processing flow.

[0054] The manufacturing system of the present invention is centered on modular design and fully automated processes, and has the significant advantages of efficient production, high-precision processing, and high-stability operation. It can significantly improve the processing quality and production efficiency of 90-degree optical fiber array microplates, while greatly reducing manual intervention and scrap rates, thus meeting the manufacturing needs of modern optical communication equipment.

[0055] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to various embodiments, it should be understood that many changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. That is, the methods, systems and devices discussed above are examples. Various configurations may appropriately omit, replace or add various processes or components. For example, in alternative configurations, the method may be performed in an order different from that described, and / or various components may be added, omitted and / or combined. Moreover, the features described with respect to certain configurations may be combined in various other configurations, such as different aspects and elements of the configuration may be combined in a similar manner. In addition, as technology develops, the elements therein may be updated, i.e., many elements are examples and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure or claims. And it should be understood that after reading the contents of the record of the present invention, the technician may make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent changes and modifications also fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A 90-degree optical fiber array microplate for optical communication, characterized in that: The 90-degree optical fiber array microporous plate comprises a base substrate and a cover plate covering the base substrate, wherein the base substrate comprises a first base block, a second base block arranged perpendicularly to the first base block, and an arc block having one end connected to the first base block and the other end connected to the second base block, wherein the first base block, the arc block and the second base block are arranged in an integrated manner, and the arc block is in an arc shape. A plurality of optical fiber grooves and at least four engaging grooves are arranged on the top surface of the base substrate, each optical fiber groove is used to fix an optical fiber, all optical fiber grooves are identical to each other and arranged in parallel, the bottom surface of the cover plate can cover the top surface of the base substrate, the top surface of the base substrate is the same plane as the optical fiber grooves and the engaging grooves, and at the same time, the bottom surface of the cover plate is provided with protrusions that are engaged and fixed with the engaging grooves, and the optical fibers in the optical fiber grooves are limited and fixed by fixing the cover plate and the base substrate, so that the optical fibers are arranged by turning at a 90-degree angle.

2. A manufacturing system for the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manufacturing system includes a movable fixing module for clamping and fixing the preliminary substrate of the base substrate, a laser module for laser etching the optical fiber groove on the top surface of the preliminary substrate, and a preheating module for preheating the preliminary substrate. Among them, the preliminary substrate and cover plate are made of a mixture of ceramic powder and resin binder as raw materials. After being shaped by a mold, they are further processed and formed by a thermoplastic molding machine. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine does not have an optical fiber groove. The top surface of the base substrate made by the thermoplastic molding machine is further made with an optical fiber groove by a laser module. The preliminary substrate becomes a base substrate after being etched with an optical fiber groove by the laser module.

3. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable fixing module includes a belt conveyor, a plurality of flexible silicone sticks fixed on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor at preset intervals, a base plate welded and fixed on the flexible silicone sticks, and an adapter fixing assembly respectively installed on the base plate. The belt conveyor is used to transport the preliminary substrate to the laser etching area where the laser module operates through a continuous conveyor belt. Each flexible silicone stick is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal conveying direction of the conveyor belt. The bottom of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the conveyor belt, and the top of the flexible silicone stick is fixed to the bottom wall of the base plate.

4. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adapting and fixing assembly includes a first support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a second support rod vertically fixed to the base plate, a first rotating shaft arranged to movably pass through the first support rod through a bearing ring, a second rotating shaft arranged to movably pass through the second support rod through a bearing ring, a rotating drive motor fixed to the side rod wall of the first support rod through a corresponding mounting seat and a power output shaft fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, a rotating plate horizontally arranged between the first support rod and the second support rod, a reinforcement bracket fixed to the rotating plate, and an adsorption bracket fixed to the reinforcement bracket for adsorbing and fixing the bottom surface of the preliminary substrate.

5. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first through-hole is provided at the top of the first support rod, and a bearing ring is sleeved on the first through-hole. The first rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the first through-hole, so that the first rotating shaft can be axially rotatable and matched with the first through-hole. Similarly, a second through-hole is provided at the top of the second support rod, and a bearing ring is sleeved on the second through-hole. The second rotating shaft is sleeved on the inner ring of the bearing ring at the second through-hole, so that the second rotating shaft can be axially rotatable and matched with the second through-hole, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are coaxially arranged, and the rotation drive motor drives the rotation of the first rotating shaft to synchronously drive the base plate to rotate synchronously.

6. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The reinforcement bracket includes two vertical reinforcement rods vertically fixed on the rotating plate and a transverse reinforcement rod connected between the two vertical reinforcement rods.

7. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adsorption bracket includes two unit rods connected vertically to each other, adsorption nozzles respectively embedded in the surfaces of the unit rods, a plurality of channel cavities respectively arranged in the unit rods, a plurality of ventilation pipes respectively buried in the channel cavities for connecting the suction holes of the adsorption nozzles in sequence, an air pump for generating negative pressure and installed on the rotating plate at the same time, and a connecting pipe for connecting the adsorption end of the air pump with the ventilation pipe, and the negative pressure is generated by driving the air pump.

8. The manufacturing system of the 90-degree optical fiber array microplate according to claim 7, characterized in that: The preheating module includes a plurality of heating plates evenly laid on the outer wall of the unit rod, a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature change of the surface of the unit rod, and a circuit control board for adjusting the heating power and temperature of the heating plates. Each heating plate is fixed to the outer surface of the unit rod by a high thermal conductivity adhesive layer to form a tightly fitting structure. The heating surface of the heating plate can evenly transfer heat to the unit rod. The heating plate is connected to the control circuit board via a wire. The control circuit board can adjust the heating temperature and heating time of each heating plate according to work needs, thereby achieving precise control of the temperature of the entire unit rod or a local area. The design of the preheating module evenly transfers heat to the area around the adsorption nozzle through the unit rod, thereby evenly heating the preliminary substrate.

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