Surface detection equipment for optical ball lens for 5G optical communication and method thereof

By introducing extrusion components and driving components into the surface detection device, the optical ball lens can be fixed and rotated during the detection process, solving the problem that existing equipment is difficult to fully detect, and improving detection accuracy and flexibility.

CN119804501AInactive Publication Date: 2025-04-11DANYANG QIANYUAN OPTICAL COMPONENTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411950300.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

When existing surface detection equipment detects optical ball lenses, the optical ball lenses are inconvenient to fix and are difficult to conduct comprehensive inspections, which may lead to missed inspection.

Method used

A surface detection device including an extrusion assembly and a driving assembly is designed to fix the optical ball lens by the extrusion assembly, and the driving assembly enables it to rotate, thereby achieving a comprehensive inspection of the surface of the optical ball lens.

Benefits of technology

Through the rotation of the optical ball lens, missed detection phenomenon can be avoided, detection accuracy can be improved, and it is suitable for optical ball lenses of various sizes, improving flexibility.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of surface detection equipment, and particularly relates to surface detection equipment for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication and a method thereof.The surface detection equipment comprises a bottom plate, square plates are fixedly installed in the four directions of the top of the bottom plate, and the upper end and the lower end of each square plate are each provided with an extrusion assembly used for extruding the optical ball lens; the middle end of the bottom of the bottom plate is provided with a driving assembly used for enabling the optical ball lens to rotate, and the middle of the square plate on the right side is provided with a detection assembly used for detecting the optical ball lens. According to the invention, when the surface of the optical ball lens is detected, the optical ball lens can be rotated, so that the surface of the optical ball lens can be comprehensively detected, the phenomenon of missing detection is avoided, and the detection accuracy is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of surface detection equipment, and specifically to a surface detection equipment and method for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication. Background Art

[0002] At present, optical spherical lenses are commonly used in 5G optical communications. Optical spherical lenses play an important role in 5G optical communications and are mainly used for optical path coupling and the convergence and divergence of optical signals.

[0003] At present, after the optical ball lens is produced, the surface of the optical ball lens is usually inspected to detect whether there are defects on the surface. However, when the existing surface inspection equipment inspects the optical ball lens, the optical ball lens is usually fixed, which makes it difficult to fully inspect the optical ball lens, and there may be a phenomenon of missed inspection. Therefore, a surface inspection device and method for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication is invented. Summary of the invention

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication comprises a base plate, square plates are fixedly mounted in four directions on the top of the base plate, extrusion components for extruding the optical ball lens are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the square plate, a driving component for rotating the optical ball lens is arranged at the middle end of the bottom of the base plate, and a detection component for detecting the optical ball lens is arranged in the middle of the square plate on the right side.

[0005] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the extrusion component includes: A first cylinder, the first cylinder is fixedly mounted on both upper and lower ends of the square plate; A first support plate, on which the piston rod of the first cylinder is fixedly mounted.

[0006] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the extrusion component further includes: A first side plate, wherein both ends of one side of the first support plate are fixedly mounted with the first side plate; A first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft being rotatably connected between the two sets of first side plates via a bearing; A first servo motor, wherein the first servo motor is fixedly mounted on a set of first side plates, and an output shaft of the first servo motor is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft; A movable rod is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the extrusion component further includes: A connecting block, the connecting block being fixedly mounted on one end of the movable rod; A spherical groove, wherein the spherical groove is provided in the connecting block; A steel ball, the steel ball being movably connected in the spherical groove; A spherical rubber sleeve is provided on the surface of the steel ball.

[0008] As a preferred solution of a surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the driving component includes: A second cylinder, the second cylinder being fixedly mounted on the top middle end of the bottom plate; A second support plate, on which the piston rod of the second cylinder is fixedly mounted; A second servo motor, the second servo motor is fixedly mounted on the top of the second supporting plate; A third support plate is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the driving component further includes: A second side plate, with the second side plates being fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the third support plate; A second rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft being rotatably connected between the two sets of second side plates via a bearing; A roller, wherein the roller is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft; A third servo motor is fixedly mounted on a set of second side plates, and an output shaft of the third servo motor is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0010] As a preferred solution of a surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the detection component includes: A fourth cylinder is fixedly mounted in the middle of the square plate on the right side; The camera is fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the fourth cylinder via a connecting plate.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication described in the present invention, it also includes: A purge assembly is used to remove impurities on the optical ball lens, and the purge assembly is arranged on the middle part of the square plate on the left side.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to the present invention, the purge assembly includes: A third cylinder is fixedly mounted in the middle of the left square plate; Block, a piston rod of the third cylinder is fixedly mounted on the block; A flow channel, wherein the flow channel is opened in the block; Mounting holes: a plurality of mounting holes connected to the flow slots are provided on one side of the block; A high-pressure nozzle, wherein the high-pressure nozzle is fixedly installed in the mounting hole; An air pump is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the block, and an air outlet of the air pump is connected to the flow groove through a pipeline.

[0013] A surface detection method for an optical ball lens for G optical communication includes the following specific steps: Step 1: Place the optical ball lens in the middle between several square plates; Step 2: The movable rod is rotated by the first servo motor to tilt the movable rod until the steel ball is at a suitable angle, and then the steel ball is moved toward the optical ball lens by the first cylinder until the steel ball contacts the optical ball lens through the spherical rubber sleeve, so that the optical ball lens can be fixed; Step 3: The distance between the camera and the optical ball lens is adjusted by the fourth cylinder until the camera is in a suitable position. At this time, the surface of the optical ball lens can be detected by the camera; Step 4: The roller is brought into contact with the bottom of the optical ball lens through the second cylinder. At this time, the roller can drive the optical ball lens to rotate vertically through the third servo motor. During this process, the optical ball lens can also be rotated horizontally through the second servo motor. Thus, the surface of the optical ball lens can be fully inspected. Step 5: The distance between the block and the optical ball lens is adjusted by the third cylinder until the block is in the appropriate position. Then, the air is pumped through the high-pressure nozzle to spray air onto the optical ball lens. At this point, impurities attached to the optical ball lens can be blown away to achieve purging.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies: 1. By providing a squeezing assembly for squeezing the optical ball lens and a driving assembly for rotating the optical ball lens, the optical ball lens can be rotated when the surface of the optical ball lens is detected, thereby being able to perform a comprehensive detection of the surface of the optical ball lens, thereby avoiding missed detection and improving detection accuracy; in addition, through the provided squeezing assembly and driving assembly, optical ball lenses of various sizes can also be detected, thereby improving flexibility; 2. By setting up a purge component, it is possible to remove impurities on the optical ball lens. By removing impurities on the optical ball lens, the detection accuracy of the optical ball lens can be further improved to a certain extent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure enlargement in the middle; Figure 3 It is a schematic top view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at B in the middle; Figure 5 It is a schematic side view of the local structure of the driving assembly of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the operating state of the structure of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting block and the spherical rubber sleeve of the present invention.

[0016] In the figure: bottom plate 10, square plate 11, first cylinder 20, first support plate 21, first side plate 22, first rotating shaft 23, first servo motor 24, movable rod 25, connecting block 26, spherical groove 27, steel ball 28, spherical rubber sleeve 29, second cylinder 30, second support plate 31, second servo motor 32, third support plate 33, second side plate 34, second rotating shaft 35, roller 36, third servo motor 37, third cylinder 40, block 41, flow groove 42, mounting hole 43, high-pressure nozzle 44, air pump 45, pipeline 46, fourth cylinder 50, connecting plate 51, camera 52. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] The present invention provides a surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 7, including a base plate 10, square plates 11 are fixedly installed in four directions on the top of the base plate 10, and extrusion components for extruding the optical ball lens are provided at the upper and lower ends of the square plate 11. A driving component for rotating the optical ball lens is provided at the middle end of the bottom of the base plate 10, and a detection component for detecting the optical ball lens is provided in the middle of the square plate 11 on the right.

[0019] The extrusion assembly includes: a first cylinder 20, a first support plate 21, a first side plate 22, a first rotating shaft 23, a first servo motor 24, a movable rod 25, a connecting block 26, a spherical groove 27, a steel ball 28, and a spherical rubber sleeve 29; The first cylinder 20 is fixedly installed on the upper and lower ends of the square plate 11, the piston rod of the first cylinder 20 is fixedly installed on the first support plate 21, the first side plates 22 are fixedly installed on both ends of one side of the first support plate 21, the first rotating shaft 23 is rotatably connected between the two groups of first side plates 22 through bearings, the first servo motor 24 is fixedly installed on one group of first side plates 22, and the output shaft of the first servo motor 24 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 23, the movable rod 25 is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft 23, the connecting block 26 is fixedly installed on one end of the movable rod 25, the spherical groove 27 is opened in the connecting block 26, the steel ball 28 is movably connected in the spherical groove 27, and the surface of the steel ball 28 is provided with a spherical rubber sleeve 29.

[0020] The driving assembly includes: a second cylinder 30, a second support plate 31, a second servo motor 32, a third support plate 33, a second side plate 34, a second rotating shaft 35, a roller 36, and a third servo motor 37; The second cylinder 30 is fixedly mounted on the top middle end of the base plate 10, the piston rod of the second cylinder 30 is fixedly mounted on the second support plate 31, the second servo motor 32 is fixedly mounted on the top of the second support plate 31, the third support plate 33 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor 32, the second side plates 34 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the third support plate 33, the second rotating shaft 35 is rotatably connected between the two groups of second side plates 34 through bearings, the roller 36 is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 35, the third servo motor 37 is fixedly mounted on a group of second side plates 34, and the output shaft of the third servo motor 37 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 35; wherein, an annular rubber sleeve (not marked in the figure) can be provided on the outer surface of the roller 36 as required.

[0021] The detection component includes: a connecting plate 51, a camera 52; A fourth cylinder 50 is fixedly installed in the middle of the square plate 11 on the right side, and a camera 52 is fixedly installed on the piston rod of the fourth cylinder 50 through a connecting plate 51; wherein, the camera 52 can be connected to an external display as required.

[0022] It also includes: a purge assembly for removing impurities on the optical ball lens, and the purge assembly is arranged on the middle part of the square plate 11 on the left side; The purge assembly includes: a third cylinder 40, a block 41, a flow slot 42, a mounting hole 43, a high-pressure nozzle 44, an air pump 45, a pipeline 46, and a fourth cylinder 50; A third cylinder 40 is fixedly installed in the middle of the square plate 11 on the left side, and a piston rod of the third cylinder 40 is fixedly installed on a block 41. A circulation groove 42 is opened in the block 41. One side of the block 41 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 43 connected to the circulation groove 42. A high-pressure nozzle 44 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 43. An air pump 45 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the block 41, and an air outlet end of the air pump 45 is connected to the circulation groove 42 through a pipe 46.

[0023] A surface detection method for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication includes the following specific steps: Step 1: Place the optical ball lens in the middle between the square plates 11; Step 2: The movable rod 25 is rotated by the first servo motor 24 to tilt the movable rod 25 until the steel ball 28 is at a suitable angle, and then the steel ball 28 is moved toward the optical ball lens by the first cylinder 20 until the steel ball 28 contacts the optical ball lens through the spherical rubber sleeve 29, so that the optical ball lens can be fixed; Step 3: The distance between the camera 52 and the optical ball lens is adjusted by the fourth cylinder 50 until the camera 52 is in a suitable position. At this time, the surface of the optical ball lens can be detected by the camera 52; Step 4: The roller 36 is brought into contact with the bottom of the optical ball lens by the second air cylinder 30. At this time, the roller 36 can drive the optical ball lens to rotate vertically by the third servo motor 37. In this process, the optical ball lens can also rotate horizontally by the second servo motor 32. Thus, the surface of the optical ball lens can be fully inspected. Step 5: The distance between the block 41 and the optical ball lens is adjusted by the third cylinder 40 until the block 41 is in a suitable position. Then, the air is sprayed onto the optical ball lens through the high-pressure nozzle 44 by the air pump 45. At this point, impurities attached to the optical ball lens can be blown away to achieve purging.

[0024] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced by equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various features in the embodiments disclosed in the present invention may be used in combination with each other in any manner, and the fact that these combinations are not exhaustively described in this specification is only for the sake of omitting space and saving resources. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication, comprising a base plate (10), characterized in that: Square plates (11) are fixedly mounted on the four directions of the top of the bottom plate (10); the upper and lower ends of the square plate (11) are provided with extrusion components for extruding the optical ball lens; the middle end of the bottom of the bottom plate (10) is provided with a driving component for rotating the optical ball lens; and the middle of the square plate (11) on the right side is provided with a detection component for detecting the optical ball lens.

2. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly comprises: A first cylinder (20), the first cylinder (20) being fixedly mounted at both upper and lower ends of the square plate (11); A first support plate (21), to which the piston rod of the first cylinder (20) is fixedly mounted.

3. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly also includes: A first side plate (22), to which both ends of one side of the first support plate (21) are fixedly mounted; A first rotating shaft (23), the first rotating shaft (23) being rotatably connected between the two sets of first side plates (22) via a bearing; A first servo motor (24), the first servo motor (24) being fixedly mounted on a set of first side plates (22), and an output shaft of the first servo motor (24) being fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft (23); A movable rod (25), wherein the movable rod (25) is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft (23).

4. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly also includes: A connecting block (26), wherein the connecting block (26) is fixedly mounted on one end of the movable rod (25); A spherical groove (27), wherein the spherical groove (27) is formed in the connecting block (26); A steel ball (28), wherein the steel ball (28) is movably connected in the spherical groove (27); A spherical rubber sleeve (29), wherein the surface of the steel ball (28) is provided with the spherical rubber sleeve (29).

5. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises: A second cylinder (30), the second cylinder (30) being fixedly mounted on the top middle end of the base plate (10); A second support plate (31), the piston rod of the second cylinder (30) being fixedly mounted on the second support plate (31); A second servo motor (32), the second servo motor (32) being fixedly mounted on the top of the second support plate (31); A third support plate (33), wherein the third support plate (33) is fixedly mounted on an output shaft of the second servo motor (32).

6. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes: A second side plate (34), the second side plates (34) being fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the third support plate (33); A second rotating shaft (35), the second rotating shaft (35) being rotatably connected between the two sets of second side plates (34) via a bearing; A roller (36), wherein the roller (36) is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft (35); A third servo motor (37), wherein the third servo motor (37) is fixedly mounted on a set of second side plates (34), and an output shaft of the third servo motor (37) is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft (35).

7. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component comprises: A fourth cylinder (50), the fourth cylinder (50) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the square plate (11) on the right side; A camera (52), wherein the piston rod of the fourth cylinder (50) is fixedly mounted with the camera (52) via a connecting plate (51).

8. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A purge assembly is used to remove impurities on the optical ball lens, and the purge assembly is arranged on the middle part of the left square plate (11).

9. The surface detection device for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication according to claim 8, characterized in that: The purge assembly comprises: A third cylinder (40), the third cylinder (40) being fixedly mounted in the middle of the left square plate (11); Block (41), the piston rod of the third cylinder (40) is fixedly mounted with block (41); A flow groove (42), wherein the flow groove (42) is opened in the block (41); Mounting holes (43), one side of the block (41) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (43) connected to the circulation slots (42); A high-pressure nozzle (44), wherein the high-pressure nozzle (44) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (43); An air pump (45) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the block (41), and an air outlet of the air pump (45) is connected to the flow groove (42) via a pipe (46).

10. A surface detection method for an optical ball lens for 5G optical communication, characterized in that: The specific steps are as follows: Step 1: placing an optical ball lens in the middle between a plurality of square plates (11); Step 2: The movable rod (25) is rotated by the first servo motor (24) to tilt the movable rod (25) until the steel ball (28) is at a suitable angle, and then the steel ball (28) is moved toward the optical ball lens by the first cylinder (20) until the steel ball (28) contacts the optical ball lens through the spherical rubber sleeve (29), so that the optical ball lens can be fixed; Step 3: adjusting the distance between the camera (52) and the optical ball lens by means of the fourth air cylinder (50) until the camera (52) is in a suitable position, at which point the surface of the optical ball lens can be inspected by means of the camera (52); Step 4: The roller (36) is brought into contact with the bottom of the optical ball lens by means of the second air cylinder (30). At this time, the roller (36) can be driven by the third servo motor (37) to rotate the optical ball lens vertically. During this process, the optical ball lens can also be rotated horizontally by means of the second servo motor (32). Thus, the surface of the optical ball lens can be fully inspected. Step 5: The distance between the block (41) and the optical ball lens is adjusted by the third air cylinder (40) until the block (41) is in a suitable position. Then, the air pump (45) allows air to pass through the high-pressure nozzle (44) and spray onto the optical ball lens, thereby blowing away impurities attached to the optical ball lens.