Optical fiber array arranging and bundling device and arranging method thereof

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of optical fiber precision machining and integrated manufacturing, and provides an optical fiber array arranging and bundling device and an arranging method.The optical fiber array arranging and bundling device comprises a main body assembly, a circular disc body and a U-shaped groove body, the main body assembly comprises two bases and a vertical plate installed at the tops of the two bases, and a gap is formed between the two bases; the device solves the problems that a manual arrangement method is low in efficiency and consumes a large amount of time and manpower, optical fibers are prone to dislocation due to factors such as manipulation differences of operators and visual fatigue, and application requirements of mass production and multi-core precise layout are difficult to meet. According to the device, the angle-adjustable supporting seat is arranged to be matched with the positioning protrusions placed on the flexible board, pre-arrangement positioning of optical fibers is achieved, the automatic clamping and transferring actions of the transferring assembly and the angle calibration function of the positioning mechanism on the circular disc body are combined, the dislocation problem caused by human factors in manual arrangement is avoided, and the accuracy of arrangement of the optical fibers is improved. And meanwhile, human input and time consumption are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical fiber precision processing and integrated manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an optical fiber array arrangement and bundling device and its arrangement method. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic arrays and multi-core fibers are important components in the fields of optical fiber communication and optoelectronics. Fiber optic arrays are array structures formed by fixing multiple single-core fibers in a specific arrangement on a high-precision substrate. They can achieve high-density parallel transmission and coupling of optical signals and efficiently connect optical paths in scenarios such as optical modules and optical interconnects. Multi-core fibers integrate multiple fiber cores in a single fiber, which can independently transmit multiple signals in the same fiber, greatly improving transmission capacity and reducing space occupation. Multi-core fibers and fiber optic arrays are widely used in precision optical scenarios such as high-density optical interconnects, wavelength division multiplexing, and sensor array systems.

[0003] The ability to efficiently, regularly, and with low stress arrange multiple single-core optical fibers in an array during assembly directly impacts device performance and production efficiency, making it a crucial step. Currently, this step commonly employs a manual arrangement method. The process typically involves operators manually placing the fibers into the channels of a high-precision disk according to a pre-set spacing and position, relying on experience. During this process, the fiber orientation needs continuous adjustment to ensure neat alignment. Finally, the initially arranged fibers are temporarily fixed using methods such as dispensing and curing, and after multiple checks and fine-tuning, final fixation is achieved. However, the manual arrangement method has significant drawbacks: it is not only inefficient, but also requires a lot of time and manpower to arrange each set of optical fibers. It is also easy for optical fibers to be misaligned due to differences in operator technique, visual fatigue and other factors, making it difficult to meet the application requirements of mass production and multi-core precision layout. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an optical fiber array arrangement and bundling device and its arrangement method.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device, comprising a main body component, a circular disk and an i-shaped groove.

[0006] The main component includes two bases and a vertical plate mounted on top of the two bases, with a gap between the two bases.

[0007] The side wall of the upright plate is provided with an installation component, an adjustment component, and a transfer component, with the adjustment component located above the installation component and the transfer component.

[0008] The adjustment assembly includes a sliding seat slidably connected to the upper side wall of the upright plate and a placement mechanism mounted on the side wall of the sliding seat.

[0009] The placement mechanism includes two housings mounted on the side wall of the sliding seat. Each end of the two housings is provided with a placement frame, and a support base is provided between the two placement frames. A placement soft plate is provided on the side of the two placement frames away from the sliding seat. One side of the placement soft plate is in contact with the support base, and multiple positioning protrusions are integrally formed at equal intervals on the other side of the placement soft plate.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the mounting assembly includes a first guide rail vertically mounted on the side wall of the upright plate and a slider slidably connected to the side wall of the first guide rail; a support seat is mounted on the side of the slider away from the first guide rail; a U-shaped frame is horizontally mounted on the side wall of the support seat; positioning mechanisms are mounted at both ends of the U-shaped frame away from the support seat and the support seat near the U-shaped frame; the positioning mechanisms are used to position and install the circular disc or the C-shaped groove.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: each group of positioning mechanisms includes an L-shaped frame, wherein the L-shaped frame of one group of positioning mechanisms is connected to the side of the U-shaped frame away from the support seat, and the L-shaped frames of the other two groups of positioning mechanisms are symmetrically installed at both ends of the side of the support seat near the U-shaped frame. A lead screw is threaded onto the L-shaped frame, and a connecting seat is connected to the lead screw toward the middle of the U-shaped frame. Electric wheel sets are rotatably installed on the top and bottom of the connecting seat. A rod is installed on the side of the connecting seat near the L-shaped frame, and one end of the rod passes through the L-shaped frame.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, an adjustable-angle support base is set up in conjunction with the positioning protrusion on the flexible board to achieve the pre-arrangement and positioning of optical fibers. Combined with the automated clamping and transfer action of the transfer component and the angle calibration function of the positioning mechanism for the circular disk, the misalignment problem caused by human factors in manual arrangement is avoided, while reducing manpower input and time consumption.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the adjustment assembly includes two fixed seats symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upright plate, an adjustment screw is rotatably connected between the two fixed seats, and the sliding seat is threadedly connected to the outer side wall of the adjustment screw.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: a second guide rail is installed on the side wall of the upright plate, and a guide block is slidably connected to the side wall of the second guide rail, and the guide block is connected to the sliding seat; A drive cylinder is installed on the side wall of the sliding seat, and a push plate is connected to the end of the piston rod of the drive cylinder. The length of the push plate is the same as the width of the sliding seat.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the placement mechanism further includes protrusions connected to both sides of the support base, and guide grooves are provided on the opposite side of the two placement frames, the two protrusions are correspondingly arranged with the two guide grooves, and the protrusions are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding guide grooves; A telescopic cylinder is installed inside the housing, and the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the corresponding placement frame.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that: one side of the support base is provided with a horizontal surface, and the other side of the support base is provided with an arc-shaped surface.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that: two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms are provided between the placement soft board and the placement frame, the two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms are correspondingly provided with the two placement frames, each set of snap-fit ​​mechanisms includes a snap-fit ​​groove opened on the side wall of the corresponding placement frame, a snap-fit ​​block is slidably connected inside the snap-fit ​​groove, the side wall of the snap-fit ​​block is provided with a threaded groove, the side wall of the placement soft board is symmetrically provided with two through holes, the two through holes are correspondingly provided with two threaded grooves, and a screw is inserted through the threaded groove and the corresponding through hole.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that: a spring rod is installed inside each of the snap-fit ​​slots, the spring rod is connected to the corresponding snap-fit ​​block, a quick-release head is connected to the end of the screw away from the snap-fit ​​block, a tapered portion is provided on the outer side wall of the quick-release head, and a plurality of spring plates are connected around the end of the quick-release head near the screw.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, three sets of independently adjustable positioning mechanisms are set up. The position is adjusted by a lead screw driving an electric wheel set, which can adapt to circular disks or square slots of different sizes and specifications. Moreover, by changing the placement of the flexible circuit board and adjusting the position of the adjustment components, it can flexibly meet the arrangement requirements of different numbers of optical fibers, thus improving the applicability of the equipment in optical fiber array arrangement scenarios. The addition of an i-shaped slot enables square array arrangement of optical fibers, breaking through the limitation of only being able to perform circular array arrangement and meeting diverse application needs. At the same time, the positioning mechanism can accurately position the i-shaped slot, and the drive cylinder can push the optical fiber into the slot to complete the arrangement. The snap-fit ​​mechanism enables quick installation and removal of the placement of the flexible circuit board, improving the flexibility and adaptability of optical fiber array arrangement.

[0020] A fiber optic array arrangement method, using a fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device as described above, includes the following steps: S1. When a rectangular array arrangement is required, place the optical fibers on the adjustment assembly in an array, and install the C-shaped groove on the mounting assembly for later use according to the arrangement requirements.

[0021] S2. Then, the installation component moves closer to the adjustment component, the optical fiber passes through the iridescent groove, and then the adjustment component pushes the multiple optical fibers arranged together into the iridescent groove at the same time. Then, the optical fibers are arranged on the adjustment component and pushed into the iridescent groove again, so that the optical fibers are arranged inside the iridescent groove. After the arrangement is completed, the iridescent groove is removed and replaced.

[0022] S3. When a circular array arrangement is required, adjust the state of the adjustment component to be compatible with the circular array, then place the optical fiber on the adjustment component in an array, and install a circular disk on the mounting component for later use according to the arrangement requirements.

[0023] S4. Then, the installation component moves closer to the adjustment component. The optical fiber passes through the circular disk. Then, the transfer component pushes the multiple optical fibers into the guide slots inside the circular disk. During the arrangement process, the transfer component drives the circular disk to rotate, thereby adjusting the insertion position of the optical fiber, so that the optical fiber completes a circular arrangement inside the circular disk. After the arrangement is completed, the circular disk is removed and replaced.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: (1) By setting an adjustable angle support base in conjunction with the positioning protrusion on the soft board, the pre-arrangement and positioning of the optical fiber is realized. Combined with the automated clamping and transfer action of the transfer component and the angle calibration function of the positioning mechanism for the circular disk, the misalignment problem caused by human factors in manual arrangement is avoided, and the manpower input and time consumption are reduced.

[0025] (2) By setting up three sets of independently adjustable positioning mechanisms, the position can be adjusted by driving the electric wheel set with a screw, which can adapt to circular discs or square slots of different sizes and specifications; and by changing the placement of the soft board and adjusting the position of the adjustment components, it can flexibly meet the arrangement requirements of different numbers of optical fibers, thus improving the applicability of the equipment in optical fiber array arrangement scenarios.

[0026] (3) By adding an i-shaped groove, the square array arrangement of optical fibers is realized, which breaks through the limitation that only circular array arrangement can be carried out and meets the diverse application needs. At the same time, the i-shaped groove can be accurately positioned with the help of the positioning mechanism, and the optical fiber can be pushed into the groove to complete the arrangement with the help of the drive cylinder. The flexible board can be quickly installed and removed through the snap-fit ​​mechanism, which improves the flexibility and adaptability of the optical fiber array arrangement. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the main component and the mounting component in this invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism in this invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the main component and the transfer component in this invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the neutral plate and the adjustment component in this invention.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the placement mechanism in this invention.

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a localized explosion structure.

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0035] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram of area A in the middle.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the screw and quick-release head assembly structure in this invention.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a circular disk structure.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the C-shaped trough structure.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main component; 11. Base; 12. Vertical plate; 2. Mounting components; 21. First guide rail; 22. Slider; 23. Bearing seat; 24. U-shaped frame; 25. Positioning mechanism; 251. L-shaped frame; 252. Lead screw; 253. Connecting seat; 254. Electric wheel set; 255. Rod body; 3. Adjustment assembly; 31. Fixed base; 32. Adjustment screw; 33. Sliding base; 34. Second guide rail; 35. Guide block; 36. Placement mechanism; 3601. Housing; 3602. Telescopic cylinder; 361. Placement frame; 362. Guide groove; 363. Support base; 364. Protrusion; 365. Horizontal plane; 366. Arc-shaped surface; 367. Placement board; 368. Positioning protrusion; 369. Snap-fit ​​mechanism; 3691. Snap-fit ​​groove; 3692. Spring rod; 3693. Snap-fit ​​block; 3694. Threaded groove; 3695. Screw; 3696. Quick-release head; 3697. Spring plate; 3698. Conical part; 37. Drive cylinder; 38. Push plate; 4. Transfer assembly; 41. Bracket; 42. Connecting rod; 43. Transfer cylinder; 44. Electric gripper; 5. Circular disc; 6. C-shaped groove. Detailed Implementation

[0040] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0041] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0042] Please see Figures 1-12 The present invention provides the following technical solutions: Example 1, see Figure 1 and Figure 11 A fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device includes a main component 1 and a circular disk 5. The main component 1 serves as the overall frame structure of the device, and the circular disk 5 is an auxiliary structure for arranging the fiber optic array. Specifically, the circular disk 5 has a central through hole inside, and several guide slots are radially diverging from the edge of the central through hole. The width of the slots is greater than the diameter of a single fiber (e.g., 0.05–0.50 mm). The guide slots are used to place the fiber optics. When multiple guide slots are filled with fiber optics, the fiber optics are arranged to form a circular array. The size of the circular disk 5 can be customized according to the number of fiber optics to be arranged.

[0043] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main component 1 includes two bases 11 and a vertical plate 12 installed on top of the two bases 11. A gap is provided between the two bases 11, and the vertical plate 12 and the two bases 11 cooperate to form a frame structure.

[0044] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The side wall of the upright plate 12 is provided with a mounting component 2, which is used to position the circular disc 5. The specific structure of the mounting component 2 is as follows: See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mounting assembly 2 includes a first guide rail 21 vertically mounted on the side wall of the upright plate 12 and an electric slider 22 slidably connected to the side wall of the first guide rail 21. A rack is mounted on the side wall of the first guide rail 21. The electric slider 22 consists of a slider body, a forward and reverse motor, and a gear. The forward and reverse motor is used to drive the gear to rotate, and the gear meshes with the rack. When the forward and reverse motor drives the gear to rotate, the gear moves on the rack, thereby achieving the purpose of lifting and lowering.

[0045] A bearing seat 23 is installed on the side of the electric slider 22 away from the first guide rail 21. A U-shaped frame 24 is horizontally installed on the side wall of the bearing seat 23. Positioning mechanisms 25 are installed at both ends of the U-shaped frame 24 away from the bearing seat 23 and the bearing seat 23 near the U-shaped frame 24. When the electric slider 22 moves, it drives the bearing seat 23, the U-shaped frame 24 and the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height of the positioning mechanisms 25. The positioning mechanisms 25 are used to position and install the circular disc 5.

[0046] Each positioning mechanism 25 includes an L-shaped frame 251. One set of positioning mechanisms 25's L-shaped frame 251 is connected to the side of the U-shaped frame 24 away from the support seat 23. The other two sets of positioning mechanisms 25's L-shaped frames 251 are symmetrically installed at both ends of the support seat 23 near the U-shaped frame 24. A lead screw 252 is threaded onto the L-shaped frame 251. A connecting seat 253 is connected to the lead screw 252 towards the middle of the U-shaped frame 24. Electric wheel sets 254 are rotatably mounted on the top and bottom of the connecting seat 253. The L-shaped frame 251 provides auxiliary support for the lead screw 252 and the connecting seat 253, while the connecting seat 253 supports the electric wheel sets 254. When the operator screws the lead screw 252, the lead screw 252 moves the connecting seat 253 and the electric wheel sets 254, thereby adjusting the position of the electric wheel sets 254. The electric wheel set 254 is used to position the circular disc 5. In order to ensure that the angle of the electric wheel set 254 does not change when the lead screw 252 rotates, a rod 255 is installed on the side of the connecting seat 253 near the L-shaped frame 251. One end of the rod 255 passes through the L-shaped frame 251. That is, when the lead screw 252 rotates, it drives the connecting seat 253 to move. The connecting seat 253 is kept axially angled by the rod 255. That is, the position of the connecting seat 253 is adjusted by the rotation and extension of the lead screw 252, and then the position of the electric wheel set 254 is adjusted. When positioning the circular disc 5, the three sets of electric wheel sets 254 are attached to the side wall of the circular disc 5. At the same time, the electric wheel sets 254 rotate to adjust the angle of the circular disc 5, and then adjust the position of the guide groove inside the circular disc 5, which facilitates the subsequent arrangement of optical fibers.

[0047] Specifically, the electric slider 22 drives the bearing seat 23, the U-shaped frame 24 and the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25 to move synchronously to adjust the height of the positioning mechanism 25. When the circular disc 5 needs to be installed, the electric wheel set 254 first fits against the side wall of the circular disc 5, and then the electric wheel set 254 starts to rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the circular disc 5 to calibrate the position of the internal guide groove, which facilitates the subsequent arrangement of optical fibers.

[0048] By setting up three sets of independently adjustable positioning mechanisms 25, and cooperating with the position adjustment function of the electric wheel set 254 driven by the lead screw 252, it can adapt to circular discs 5 of different sizes and specifications. That is, for circular discs 5, the angle can be adjusted by rotating the electric wheel set 254. One set of mechanisms can achieve precise positioning of different circular discs 5, improving the versatility of the equipment.

[0049] Manual fiber arrangement has significant drawbacks. Not only is it inefficient, but each fiber arrangement requires a lot of time and manpower. It is also prone to fiber misalignment due to differences in operator technique and visual fatigue, making it difficult to meet the application requirements of mass production and multi-core precision layout.

[0050] For this purpose, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 An adjustment component 3 and a transfer component 4 are provided on the side wall of the upright plate 12. The adjustment component 3 is located above the mounting component 2 and the transfer component 4. The adjustment component 3 is used to assist in the positioning of the optical fibers waiting to be arranged. If a circular array is arranged for the circular disk 5, the transfer component 4 is used to transfer the optical fibers after the auxiliary positioning, so that the optical fibers can be arranged into the guide slots in the circular disk 5, thereby achieving the purpose of circular arrangement of optical fibers.

[0051] See Figures 5-8 The adjusting assembly 3 includes a sliding seat 33 slidably connected to the upper side wall of the upright plate 12. The adjusting assembly 3 includes two fixed seats 31 symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upright plate 12. An adjusting screw 32 is rotatably connected between the two fixed seats 31. The sliding seat 33 is threadedly connected to the outer side wall of the adjusting screw 32. When the adjusting screw 32 rotates, it drives the sliding seat 33 threadedly connected to it to move. The range of movement of the sliding seat 33 is between the two fixed seats 31. A second guide rail 34 is installed on the side wall of the upright plate 12. A guide block 35 is slidably connected to the side wall of the second guide rail 34. The guide block 35 is connected to the sliding seat 33. During the movement, the sliding seat 33 drives the guide block 35 to slide on the side wall of the second guide rail 34, thereby guiding the sliding seat 33 and preventing synchronous rotation.

[0052] A placement mechanism 36 is installed on the side wall of the sliding seat 33. The placement mechanism 36 is used to pre-arrange the optical fibers in an array. During the movement of the sliding seat 33, the placement mechanism 36 is driven to move synchronously, thereby adjusting the position of the pre-arranged optical fibers to facilitate the subsequent circular arrangement of optical fibers.

[0053] The placement mechanism 36 includes two housings 3601 mounted on the side wall of the sliding seat 33. Each end of the two housings 3601 is provided with a placement bracket 361. A support base 363 is provided between the two placement brackets 361. Protrusions 364 are connected to both sides of the support base 363. Guide grooves 362 are formed on opposite sides of the two placement brackets 361. The two protrusions 364 are correspondingly positioned within the two guide grooves 362. The protrusions 364 are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding guide grooves 362. The support base 363 is connected to the placement bracket 361 through the cooperation of the protrusions 364 and the guide grooves 362. The housings 3601... The internal structure is equipped with a telescopic cylinder 3602. The piston rod of the telescopic cylinder 3602 is hinged to the corresponding placement frame 361. The telescopic cylinder 3602 is used to push the corresponding placement frame 361 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the support seat 363. That is, when one telescopic cylinder 3602 extends while the other telescopic cylinder 3602 remains in the retracted state, the support seat 363 can rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the support seat 363. The support seat 363 rotates in one direction, and vice versa. The states of the two telescopic cylinders 3602 switch, thereby causing the support seat 363 to rotate in the other direction to adjust the angle.

[0054] See Figures 5-8 A horizontal surface 365 is provided on one side of the support base 363, and an arc-shaped surface 366 is provided on the other side of the support base 363. When arranging optical fibers for the circular disk 5, the arc-shaped surface 366 is first adjusted to a direction away from the sliding base 33, and the insertion is completed by the cooperation of the protrusion 364 and the guide groove 362. At this time, the arc-shaped surface 366 protrudes from two placement brackets 361.

[0055] See Figures 5-8 Two placement racks 361 are provided with a placement soft plate 367 on the side away from the sliding seat 33. One side of the placement soft plate 367 is in contact with the support seat 363. The other side of the placement soft plate 367 is integrally formed with multiple positioning protrusions 368 at equal intervals. The placement soft plate 367 is selected to be the size that is suitable for the circular arrangement of optical fibers.

[0056] When fiber optic cable arrangement is required, multiple optical fibers are first placed between multiple positioning protrusions 368 using an external automatic fiber threading clamp or manually. At this time, the multiple optical fibers are arranged at equal intervals. Then, the staff installs the placement flexible plate 367 onto two placement racks 361. The placement flexible plate 367 fits against the arc-shaped surface 366 of the support base 363. After that, the electric slider 22 moves upward along the side wall of the first guide rail 21, causing the electric slider 22 to drive the bearing base 23, the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25, and the circular disk 5 to move upward as a whole. This allows the array of optical fibers to pass through the interior of the circular disk 5. After the fiber is inserted, the transfer component 4 removes one of the optical fibers from the side wall of the placement flexible plate 367 and inserts it into one of the guide slots inside the circular disk 5. Then, the transfer component 4 resets, and the circular disk 5 rotates by the electric wheel set 254 by the angle of the guide slot. The support base 363 adjusts the angle of the optical fiber spacing by the telescopic cylinder 3602. The transfer component 4 then picks up the optical fibers again and arranges them in a circular pattern. This process is repeated.

[0057] When one telescopic cylinder 3602 extends continuously while the other telescopic cylinder 3602 remains retracted, only half of the optical fiber on the side wall of the flexible board 367 can be acquired. After acquiring half of the optical fiber, both telescopic cylinders 3602 first reset, and then the telescopic cylinder 3602 that was in the retracted state begins to extend, causing the other half of the optical fiber on the flexible board 367 to be acquired. If the optical fiber on the flexible board 367 is no longer in use, the operator only needs to replace the flexible board 367. After the circular disk 5 completes the circular arrangement of optical fibers, the operator removes the arranged optical fibers and immerses the entire circular optical fiber bundle in adhesive, ensuring that the adhesive fills all the gaps between the optical fibers but does not cover the end face. Then, it is cured at low temperature under ultraviolet light to achieve the purpose of bundling.

[0058] The specific structure of the transfer component 4 is as follows: The transfer assembly 4 includes two brackets 41 mounted on the side wall of the base 11 and the side wall of the upright plate 12. A connecting rod 42 is installed between the two brackets 41. A transfer cylinder 43 is installed on the side of the connecting rod 42 facing the upright plate 12. An electric gripper 44 is installed at the output end of the transfer cylinder 43.

[0059] When the transfer assembly 4 acquires the optical fiber on the side wall of the flexible board 367, the transfer cylinder 43 pushes the electric gripper 44 to move towards the optical fiber. Then, the electric gripper 44 clamps one of the optical fibers. After that, the transfer cylinder 43 retracts to move the clamped optical fiber into the guide slot inside the circular disk 5. Then, the two telescopic cylinders 3602 extend and retract respectively, causing the support base 363 to change angle, causing the position opposite to the electric gripper 44 to switch the optical fiber, that is, move the distance of one optical fiber. At the same time, the three sets of L-shaped frames 251 drive the i-shaped groove 6 to rotate the entire distance of one guide slot. Then, the transfer assembly 4 performs another optical fiber feeding operation. This process is repeated until all the guide slots inside the circular disk 5 are filled with optical fibers.

[0060] Specifically, the fiber array is arranged through the circular disk 5, which enables the fiber to be arranged uniformly, regularly and quickly from the center outward. It is suitable for the pre-arrangement of large core count arrays, and has a simple structure. It can be reused and is suitable for manual or automatic fiber threading. It effectively avoids problems such as crossing, bending and twisting. It can be seamlessly integrated with existing bundling and packaging processes, improves the overall automation and yield rate, and has strong adaptability. It can be customized for different core counts and different spacings.

[0061] Example 2: The currently used device has significant limitations in fiber optic arrangement functionality. It can only perform the single operation of circular array arrangement of fibers, which cannot meet diverse application requirements. This limitation makes the device unsuitable for fiber optic layout requirements in different scenarios. For example, it cannot function in work requiring matrix distribution, thus limiting its applicability.

[0062] For this purpose, please refer to Figure 12 The device also includes an iridescent channel 6, which serves the same function as the circular disk 5, both being auxiliary structures for fiber optic array arrangement. The iridescent channel 6 has a central square hole in the middle for placing the fiber optic array, allowing multiple fibers to form a square fiber optic array. The size of the iridescent channel 6 can be customized according to the number of fibers to be arranged. When the iridescent channel 6 needs to be installed, the operator first places the iridescent channel 6 on the U-shaped frame 24, and then rotates the lead screw 252 on the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25. The lead screw 252 drives the corresponding connecting seat 253 and the electric wheel set 254 to move synchronously. The electric wheel set 254 fits against the side wall of the iridescent channel 6, causing the iridescent channel 6 to be positioned at the location of the mounting component 2.

[0063] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 A drive cylinder 37 is installed on the side wall of the sliding seat 33. A push plate 38 is connected to the end of the piston rod of the drive cylinder 37. The length of the push plate 38 is the same as the width of the sliding seat 33.

[0064] When a rectangular array arrangement is required, the optical fibers are placed between multiple positioning protrusions 368 on the side wall of the flexible board 367, with multiple optical fibers arranged in an array. Then, the inverted groove 6 is placed in the position of the U-shaped frame 24. Next, by rotating the lead screws 252 on the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25, the lead screws 252 drive the corresponding connecting seats 253 and the electric wheel set 254 to move synchronously. The electric wheel set 254 fits against the side wall of the inverted groove 6, causing the inverted groove 6 to be positioned in the mounting component 2. Then, the electric slider 22 moves upward along the side wall of the first guide rail 21, causing the electric slider 22... 2. The bearing seat 23, three sets of positioning mechanisms 25 and the i-shaped groove 6 are moved upward as a whole, so that the optical fibers arranged in an array pass through the inside of the i-shaped groove 6. Then, the piston rod of the driving cylinder 37 is extended, causing the push plate 38 to contact multiple optical fibers and push the optical fibers out from between multiple positioning protrusions 368 and simultaneously push them into the inside of the i-shaped groove 6. After that, the staff replaces the placement board 367 and performs the arrangement operation again through the above steps, so that the optical fibers are arranged inside the i-shaped groove 6. After the arrangement is completed, the i-shaped groove 6 is removed and the square array of optical fibers is bundled.

[0065] Two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms 369 are provided between the flexible circuit board 367 and the placement rack 361. The two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms 369 are correspondingly provided with the two placement racks 361. The snap-fit ​​mechanisms 369 are used for quick assembly and disassembly of the flexible circuit board 367 and the placement rack 361. The specific structure of the snap-fit ​​mechanism 369 is as follows: Each set of latching mechanisms 369 includes a latching groove 3691 formed on the side wall of the corresponding placement rack 361. A latching block 3693 is slidably connected inside the latching groove 3691. A spring rod 3692 is installed inside each latching groove 3691. The spring rod 3692 is connected to the corresponding latching block 3693. The latching block 3693 is used to slide inside the corresponding latching groove 3691. During the sliding process, the spring rod 3692 is used to buffer the latching block 3693.

[0066] See Figures 8-10The side wall of the snap-fit ​​block 3693 is provided with a threaded groove 3694. The side wall of the flexible plate 367 is symmetrically provided with two through holes, which are corresponding to the two threaded grooves 3694. A screw 3695 is inserted through the threaded groove 3694 and the corresponding through hole. With this configuration, when the flexible plate 367 is attached to the side wall of the placement frame 361, the screw 3695 can be inserted through the through hole on the side wall of the flexible plate 367 and into the corresponding threaded groove 3694 to position the flexible plate 367. At the same time, when the screw 3695 is inserted, the snap-fit ​​block 3693 compresses the spring rod 3692. After the insertion is completed, the spring rod 3692 will push the snap-fit ​​block 3693 to slide inside the snap-fit ​​groove 3691. The two spring rods 3692 act simultaneously, so that the flexible plate 367 is in a stretched state, preventing the flexible plate 367 from becoming loose after installation.

[0067] See Figures 8-10 Additionally, a quick-release head 3696 is connected to the end of the screw 3695 away from the snap-fit ​​block 3693. The outer wall of the quick-release head 3696 has a tapered portion 3698. Multiple spring plates 3697 are connected around the end of the quick-release head 3696 near the screw 3695. When the flexible plate 367 is installed, the screw 3695 does not need to be removed from the threaded groove 3694. The through hole on the flexible plate 367 is directly pressed against the quick-release head 3696. When the quick-release head 3696 is pressed, the spring plates 3697 are compressed and contracted, causing the through hole to slide along the tapered portion 3698, so that the flexible plate 367 can be fitted onto the outer wall of the screw 3695. In this state, the spring plates 3697 spring open, thereby blocking the flexible plate 367. When the flexible plate 367 is removed, the screw 3695 can be unscrewed from the corresponding threaded groove 3694.

[0068] Example 3: A fiber optic array arrangement method, using a fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device as described above, includes the following steps: S1. When a rectangular array arrangement is required, place the optical fiber on the adjustment component 3 in an array, and install the C-shaped groove 6 on the mounting component 2 for later use according to the arrangement requirements.

[0069] The more specific steps in S1 are as follows: S11. When a rectangular array arrangement is required, place the optical fiber between multiple positioning protrusions 368 on the side wall of the flexible board 367, and place the multiple optical fibers in an array.

[0070] S12. Then, the C-shaped groove 6 is placed in the position of the U-shaped frame 24. Then, by rotating the lead screw 252 on the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25, the lead screw 252 drives the corresponding connecting seat 253 and the electric wheel set 254 to move synchronously. The electric wheel set 254 fits against the side wall of the C-shaped groove 6, so that the C-shaped groove 6 is positioned in the position of the mounting component 2.

[0071] S2. Then, install component 2 and move it towards adjustment component 3. The optical fiber passes through the zigzag groove 6. Then, use adjustment component 3 to push multiple optical fibers into the inside of the zigzag groove 6 at the same time. Then, arrange the optical fibers on adjustment component 3 and push the optical fibers into the inside of the zigzag groove 6 again, so that the optical fibers are arranged inside the zigzag groove 6. After the arrangement is completed, remove and replace the zigzag groove 6.

[0072] The more specific steps of S2 are as follows: S21. Then, the electric slider 22 moves upward along the side wall of the first guide rail 21, causing the electric slider 22 to drive the bearing seat 23, the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25 and the inverted groove 6 to move upward as a whole, so that the optical fibers arranged in an array pass through the inside of the inverted groove 6. Then, the piston rod of the drive cylinder 37 extends, causing the push plate 38 to contact multiple optical fibers and push the optical fibers out from between multiple positioning protrusions 368 and simultaneously push them into the inside of the inverted groove 6.

[0073] S22. Then, through step S11, the optical fibers are arranged again between the multiple positioning protrusions 368, and the arrangement operation is carried out again through step S21, so that the optical fibers are arranged inside the inverted groove 6. After the arrangement is completed, the inverted groove 6 is removed and replaced.

[0074] S3. When a circular array arrangement is required, adjust the state of the adjustment component 3 to be compatible with the circular array, then place the optical fiber on the adjustment component 3 in an array, and install the circular disk 5 on the mounting component 2 for later use according to the arrangement requirements.

[0075] The more specific steps for S3 are as follows: S31. When a circular array arrangement is required, the support base 363 is removed from between the two placement racks 361, rotated 180 degrees, and then reinstalled between the two placement racks 361. In this state, the arc-shaped surface 366 on the support base 363 protrudes from between the two placement racks 361.

[0076] S32. Next, the placement board 367 is adapted and replaced. Before installing the placement board 367 adapted to the circular array, the optical fiber is first placed between the multiple positioning protrusions 368 on the placement board 367. Then, the placement board 367 is attached to the arc surface 366. Subsequently, the through hole on the placement board 367 squeezes the quick-release head 3696. After the quick-release head 3696 is squeezed, the spring plate 3697 bends and contracts, causing the inner wall of the through hole to contact and slide relative to the tapered part 3698 until the quick-release head 3696 passes through the through hole.

[0077] S33. In this state, the quick-release head 3696 can complete the positioning of the placed flexible board 367, and multiple optical fibers are arranged in an arc at equal intervals for standby.

[0078] S4. Then, the installation component 2 moves closer to the adjustment component 3. The optical fiber passes through the circular disk 5. Then, the transfer component 4 pushes the multiple optical fibers into the guide slots inside the circular disk 5. During the arrangement process, the transfer component 4 drives the circular disk 5 to rotate, thereby adjusting the insertion position of the optical fiber, so that the optical fiber completes the circular arrangement inside the circular disk 5. After the arrangement is completed, the circular disk 5 is removed and replaced.

[0079] The more specific steps for S4 are as follows: S41. After that, the electric slider 22 moves upward along the side wall of the first guide rail 21, causing the electric slider 22 to drive the bearing seat 23, the three sets of positioning mechanisms 25 and the C-shaped groove 6 to move upward as a whole, thereby allowing the optical fibers arranged in an array to pass through the interior of the circular disk 5.

[0080] S42. Then, the electric gripper 44 is moved towards the direction of the optical fiber by the transfer cylinder 43. Then, the electric gripper 44 clamps one of the optical fibers. Then, the transfer cylinder 43 retracts to move the clamped optical fiber into the guide slot inside the circular disk 5. Then, the two telescopic cylinders 3602 extend and retract respectively, causing the support base 363 to change angle, causing the position opposite to the electric gripper 44 to switch the optical fiber, that is, move the interval distance of one optical fiber. At the same time, the three sets of L-shaped frames 251 drive the C-shaped groove 6 to rotate the whole body by the distance of one guide slot. Then, the transfer component 4 performs another optical fiber feeding operation. This process is repeated until all the guide slots inside the circular disk 5 are filled with optical fibers.

[0081] Obviously, the embodiments described above are merely some, not all, embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device, characterized in that: It includes a main body component (1), a circular disc (5), and an inverted groove (6); The main component (1) includes two bases (11) and a vertical plate (12) mounted on the top of the two bases (11), with a gap between the two bases (11); The side wall of the upright plate (12) is provided with an installation component (2), an adjustment component (3) and a transfer component (4), wherein the adjustment component (3) is located above the installation component (2) and the transfer component (4); The adjustment assembly (3) includes a sliding seat (33) slidably connected to the upper side wall of the upright plate (12) and a placement mechanism (36) mounted on the side wall of the sliding seat (33). The placement mechanism (36) includes two housings (3601) mounted on the side wall of the sliding seat (33). Each end of the two housings (3601) is provided with a placement rack (361). A support base (363) is provided between the two placement racks (361). A placement soft plate (367) is provided on the side of the two placement racks (361) away from the sliding seat (33). One side of the placement soft plate (367) is in contact with the support base (363). A plurality of positioning protrusions (368) are integrally formed at equal intervals on the other side of the placement soft plate (367).

2. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) includes a first guide rail (21) vertically mounted on the side wall of the upright plate (12) and a slider (22) slidably connected to the side wall of the first guide rail (21). A bearing seat (23) is mounted on the side of the slider (22) away from the first guide rail (21). A U-shaped frame (24) is horizontally mounted on the side wall of the bearing seat (23). Positioning mechanisms (25) are mounted at both ends of the U-shaped frame (24) away from the bearing seat (23) and the bearing seat (23) near the U-shaped frame (24). The positioning mechanisms (25) are used to position and install the circular disc (5) or the C-shaped groove (6).

3. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the positioning mechanisms (25) includes an L-shaped frame (251). The L-shaped frame (251) of one positioning mechanism (25) is connected to the side of the U-shaped frame (24) away from the support seat (23). The L-shaped frames (251) of the other two positioning mechanisms (25) are symmetrically installed at both ends of the side of the support seat (23) near the U-shaped frame (24). A lead screw (252) is threaded onto the L-shaped frame (251). A connecting seat (253) is connected to the lead screw (252) facing the middle of the U-shaped frame (24). Electric wheel sets (254) are rotatably installed on the top and bottom of the connecting seat (253). A rod (255) is installed on the side of the connecting seat (253) near the L-shaped frame (251). One end of the rod (255) passes through the L-shaped frame (251).

4. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (3) includes two fixed seats (31) symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upright plate (12), and an adjustment screw (32) is rotatably connected between the two fixed seats (31). The sliding seat (33) is threadedly connected to the outer side wall of the adjustment screw (32).

5. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the upright plate (12) is equipped with a second guide rail (34), and the side wall of the second guide rail (34) is slidably connected with a guide block (35), and the guide block (35) is connected to the sliding seat (33); A drive cylinder (37) is installed on the side wall of the sliding seat (33). A push plate (38) is connected to the end of the piston rod of the drive cylinder (37). The length of the push plate (38) is the same as the width of the sliding seat (33).

6. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement mechanism (36) also includes protrusions (364) connected to both sides of the support base (363). The two placement racks (361) have guide grooves (362) on opposite sides. The two protrusions (364) are correspondingly arranged with the two guide grooves (362). The protrusions (364) are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding guide grooves (362). The housing (3601) is equipped with a telescopic cylinder (3602), and the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder (3602) is hinged to the corresponding placement frame (361).

7. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support base (363) has a horizontal surface (365) on one side and an arc-shaped surface (366) on the other side.

8. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms (369) are provided between the placement soft board (367) and the placement frame (361). The two sets of snap-fit ​​mechanisms (369) are correspondingly provided with the two placement frames (361). Each set of snap-fit ​​mechanisms (369) includes a snap-fit ​​groove (3691) opened on the side wall of the corresponding placement frame (361). A snap-fit ​​block (3693) is slidably connected inside the snap-fit ​​groove (3691). A threaded groove (3694) is opened on the side wall of the snap-fit ​​block (3693). Two through holes are symmetrically opened on the side wall of the placement soft board (367). The two through holes are correspondingly provided with the two threaded grooves (3694). A screw (3695) is inserted through the threaded groove (3694) and the corresponding through hole.

9. The fiber optic array arrangement and bundling device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Each of the snap-fit ​​slots (3691) is equipped with a spring rod (3692), which is connected to the corresponding snap-fit ​​block (3693). The end of the screw (3695) away from the snap-fit ​​block (3693) is connected to a quick-release head (3696). The outer wall of the quick-release head (3696) is provided with a tapered portion (3698). The end of the quick-release head (3696) near the screw (3695) is surrounded by multiple spring plates (3697).

10. A method for arranging an optical fiber array, using an optical fiber array arrangement and bundling device as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. When a rectangular array arrangement is required, place the optical fiber on the adjustment component (3) in an array, and install the tangential groove (6) on the mounting component (2) according to the arrangement requirements for later use. S2. Then, the installation component (2) moves closer to the adjustment component (3), the optical fiber passes through the inverted groove (6), and then the adjustment component (3) pushes the multiple optical fibers arranged in the inverted groove (6) into the interior of the inverted groove (6) at the same time. Then, the optical fibers are arranged on the adjustment component (3) and pushed into the inverted groove (6) again, so that the optical fibers are arranged inside the inverted groove (6). After the arrangement is completed, the inverted groove (6) is removed and replaced. S3. When a circular array arrangement is required, adjust the state of the adjustment component (3) to be compatible with the circular array, then place the optical fiber on the adjustment component (3) in an array, and install the circular disk (5) on the installation component (2) for later use according to the arrangement requirements. S4. Then, the installation component (2) moves closer to the adjustment component (3), and the optical fiber passes through the circular disk (5). Then, the multiple optical fibers are pushed into the guide slots inside the circular disk (5) by the transfer component (4). During the arrangement process, the transfer component (4) drives the circular disk (5) to rotate, thereby adjusting the insertion position of the optical fiber, so that the optical fiber completes the circular arrangement inside the circular disk (5). After the arrangement is completed, the circular disk (5) is removed and replaced.

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