An assembly apparatus and method for a multi-channel fiber optic ferrule

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of multi-channel fiber ferrule assembling device and assembling method, it is related to fiber ferrule technical field, it includes platform, mounting seat is fixedly arranged on platform, ferrule is placed on mounting seat, lifting seat is arranged on platform, fiber joint is placed on lifting seat, adjusting plate is rotatably arranged on the side of mounting seat away from lifting seat, fiber group on fiber joint is passed through ferrule and extends to adjusting plate, fixed block is arranged on adjusting plate, first fixed component is arranged on mounting seat, second fixed component is arranged on lifting seat, acquisition component is arranged on platform, display is arranged on platform and is connected with acquisition component and displays acquisition image.The application can be rotated and adjusted when fiber joint is assembled to ferrule, so that fiber joint and ferrule can be in the same horizontal plane, so as to improve the assembly qualification rate of fiber ferrule.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of optical fiber sleeve technology, and in particular to an assembly apparatus and assembly method for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve. Background Technology

[0002] A multi-channel fiber optic sleeve is a structure used to simultaneously protect and manage multiple optical fibers, providing functions such as mechanical protection, environmental isolation, and optical performance assurance.

[0003] Currently, after the fiber optic connector is assembled, a sleeve needs to be installed on the fiber optic assembly. The sleeve is moved on the fiber optic assembly until it reaches the specified distance from the fiber optic connector. Then, adhesive is injected into the sleeve, and once the adhesive has solidified, the sleeve assembly is complete.

[0004] However, during the assembly of the sleeve, the fiber optic connector is prone to misalignment, causing the connector and the sleeve to be out of sync, which makes assembly difficult. It can also result in uneven contact between the connector and other components, requiring manual flattening, which increases assembly complexity. Furthermore, fiber twisting can affect insertion loss, ultimately leading to a substandard sleeve assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To improve the assembly qualification rate of fiber optic sleeves, this application provides an assembly apparatus and assembly method for multi-channel fiber optic sleeves.

[0006] Firstly, the assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An assembly device for a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve includes a platform, a mounting base fixedly mounted on the platform, a sleeve placed on the mounting base, a lifting base movably mounted on the platform, a fiber optic connector placed on the lifting base, an adjusting plate rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base away from the lifting base, an optical fiber assembly on the fiber optic connector passing through the sleeve and extending to the adjusting plate, a fixing block for fixing the optical fiber assembly on the adjusting plate, a first fixing component for pressing the sleeve onto the mounting base, a second fixing component for pressing the fiber optic connector onto the lifting base, an acquisition component for acquiring images of the fiber optic connector and sleeve on the platform, and a display connected to the acquisition component and displaying the acquired images on the platform.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the sleeve is first placed on the mounting base, and then the fiber optic connector is placed on the lifting base. After adjusting the distance between the fiber optic connector and the sleeve, the sleeve and fiber optic connector are first fixed using the first and second fixing components. Then, the fiber optic assembly is fixed to the adjustment plate using a fixing block. The display shows the image of the fiber optic connector and sleeve acquired by the acquisition component. Subsequently, the second fixing component releases the fixing of the fiber optic connector, and the lifting base moves downward, causing the fiber optic connector to be in a suspended state. The adjustment plate is rotated, and the adjustment plate drives the fiber optic connector to rotate and adjust through the fiber optic assembly, so that the fiber optic connector and the sleeve are on the same horizontal plane. Finally, glue is injected into the sleeve. With this setup, the fiber optic connector can be rotated and adjusted during sleeve assembly, so that the fiber optic connector and the sleeve can be on the same horizontal plane, thereby improving the assembly qualification rate of the fiber optic sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, the top wall of the mounting base is provided with a fixing groove, and the sleeve is placed in the fixing groove; the top wall of the lifting base is provided with a positioning groove, and the optical fiber connector is placed in the positioning groove; the fixing groove and the positioning groove are located on the same straight line.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing groove and the positioning groove limit the sleeve and the fiber optic connector, making the sleeve and the fiber optic connector more stable after placement. The fixing groove and the positioning groove are on the same straight line, which facilitates the acquisition component to acquire images of the fiber optic connector and the sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, the acquisition component includes a three-axis moving part and an industrial camera. The three-axis moving part is mounted on the platform, and the industrial camera is mounted on the moving end of the three-axis moving part. The industrial camera, the fixed slot, and the positioning slot are located on the same straight line. The industrial camera is provided with an adapter cable, and the adapter cable is connected to the display.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the three-axis moving component drives the industrial camera to move freely in three-dimensional space. The industrial camera then captures images of the fiber optic connector and sleeve, and the images are then transmitted to the display via an adapter cable.

[0013] Preferably, the first fixing component includes a first mounting block, a first driving member, a first lifting plate, and a rigid pressure block. The first mounting block is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, the first driving member is mounted on the first mounting block, the first lifting plate is slidably mounted on the first mounting block and is connected to the first driving member in a transmission manner, and the rigid pressure block is mounted on the first lifting plate and located directly above the sleeve.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first driving component drives the first lifting plate to move up and down on the first mounting block, the first lifting plate drives the hard pressure block to move up and down, the hard pressure block moves down and presses the sleeve onto the mounting base.

[0015] Preferably, the second fixing component includes a second mounting block, a second driving member, a second lifting plate, and a pressure rod. The second mounting block is fixedly mounted on the lifting seat, the second driving member is mounted on the second mounting block, the second lifting plate is slidably mounted on the second mounting block and is connected to the second driving member in a transmission manner, the second lifting plate is rotatably mounted on the second mounting block, and the pressure rod is mounted on the second lifting plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to fix the fiber optic connector, the second lifting plate is rotated, and the second lifting plate drives the pressure rod to move directly above the fiber optic connector. The second driving component drives the second lifting plate to move up and down on the second mounting block. The second lifting plate drives the pressure rod to move up and down, and the pressure rod moves down and presses the fiber optic connector onto the lifting seat. When it is necessary to lower the lifting seat, the second lifting plate is rotated, and the second lifting plate drives the pressure rod to move away from the fiber optic connector, so that when the lifting seat moves down, the pressure rod will not interfere with the fiber optic connector.

[0017] Preferably, a support base is fixedly provided on the mounting base, a rotating seat is rotatably provided inside the support base, an adjusting plate is fixedly provided on the rotating seat, the optical fiber group passes through the rotating seat and extends to the adjusting plate, and a locking member is provided on the support base for fixing and unlocking the rotating seat.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to rotate and adjust the fiber optic connector, the locking device is used to unlock the rotating seat. At this time, the adjusting plate can be used to drive the fiber optic group to rotate, and the fiber optic group in turn drives the fiber optic connector to rotate and adjust. After the adjustment is completed, the locking device is used to fix the rotating seat.

[0019] Preferably, the adjustment plate is provided with a magnetic element, which attracts and fixes the fixing block to the adjustment plate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing block is magnetically attached to the adjustment plate, which facilitates the fixing of the optical fiber group on the adjustment plate.

[0021] Preferably, a hanging rod is provided at the end of the adjustment plate away from the rotating seat, and the optical fiber group is wrapped around the hanging rod.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, excess fiber optic bundles can be wrapped around the hanging rod of the adjustment plate, thereby facilitating the adjustment plate to rotate and adjust the fiber optic connectors.

[0023] Preferably, a sliding rod is slidably arranged on the second lifting plate, and a first flexible pressure block is provided at the bottom of the sliding rod. An elastic element is sleeved on the sliding rod, and the two ends of the elastic element abut against the second lifting plate and the first flexible pressure block, respectively. A first receiving groove is opened on the lifting seat, and the optical fiber assembly is located in the first receiving groove. When the second lifting plate drives the pressure rod to press the optical fiber connector, the second lifting plate drives the first flexible pressure block to press the optical fiber assembly into the first receiving groove. A second receiving groove is opened on the adjusting plate, and the optical fiber assembly is located in the second receiving groove. A slider is slidably arranged on the adjusting plate in the second receiving groove. Guide posts are fixedly installed at both ends of the slider. Pressure plates are slidably and detachably arranged on the two guide posts. A handle is provided on the pressure plate. Flexible clips are provided on the side walls of the pressure plate and the slider that are close to each other, and the two flexible clips hold the optical fiber assembly.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, after the fiber optic connector and fiber optic assembly are placed, the second lifting plate moves the pressure rod to press the fiber optic connector. Simultaneously, the second lifting plate moves the sliding rod, which in turn moves the first flexible block into the first receiving groove. Under the action of the elastic element, the first flexible block presses the fiber optic assembly into the first receiving groove. Then, the first fixing component presses the sleeve onto the mounting base. Next, the pressure plate is installed on the two guide posts, allowing the flexible clips on the pressure plate and slider to hold the fiber optic assembly. Sliding the handle away from the fiber optic connector causes the pressure plate and slider to slide away from the fiber optic connector into the second receiving groove. During this sliding process, the pressure plate and slider straighten the fiber optic assembly. Finally, the fixing block secures the fiber optic assembly. This configuration straightens the fiber optic assembly before rotating and adjusting the fiber optic connector, facilitating precise rotation adjustment of the fiber optic connector.

[0025] Secondly, the assembly method for a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0026] A method for assembling a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve, using the aforementioned assembly device, includes the following steps: S1: The lower sleeve is placed on the mounting base, the fiber optic assembly is placed inside the lower sleeve, the fiber optic connector is placed on the lifting base, the distance between the fiber optic connector and the sleeve is adjusted, and the fiber optic connector is fixed using a second fixing component; S2: The upper sleeve is placed on the lower sleeve, and the sleeve is fixed using a first fixing component. There is an adjustment gap between the upper and lower sleeves and the fiber optic assembly. The fiber optic assembly is fixed to the adjustment plate using a fixing block; S3: A horizontal baseline is marked on the display. The acquisition component acquires images of the sleeve and the fiber optic connector and aligns the sleeve with the horizontal baseline; S4: The second fixing component releases the fixing of the fiber optic connector, the lifting base moves downward and suspends the fiber optic connector; S5: The adjustment plate is rotated, and the adjustment plate drives the fiber optic connector to rotate and adjust through the fiber optic assembly, aligning the fiber optic connector with the horizontal baseline; S6: Glue is injected into the sleeve, and the sleeve is irradiated with an ultraviolet lamp to cure the glue.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the fiber optic connector can be rotated and adjusted during the assembly of the sleeve, so that the fiber optic connector and the sleeve can be on the same horizontal plane, thereby improving the assembly qualification rate of the fiber optic sleeve.

[0028] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] 1. Using the adjustment plate, first place the sleeve on the mounting base, then place the fiber optic connector on the lifting base. After adjusting the distance between the fiber optic connector and the sleeve, first use the first and second fixing components to fix the sleeve and the fiber optic connector. Then use the fixing block to fix the fiber optic assembly on the adjustment plate. The display shows the image of the fiber optic connector and sleeve acquired by the acquisition component. Then, the second fixing component releases the fixing of the fiber optic connector, and the lifting base moves down to make the fiber optic connector suspended. Rotate the adjustment plate, and the adjustment plate drives the fiber optic connector to rotate and adjust through the fiber optic assembly, so that the fiber optic connector and the sleeve are on the same horizontal plane, thereby improving the assembly qualification rate of the fiber optic sleeve.

[0030] 2. The fixing groove and positioning groove are used to limit the position of the sleeve and fiber optic connector, making the sleeve and fiber optic connector more stable after placement. The fixing groove and positioning groove are on the same straight line, which makes it easier for the acquisition component to acquire images of the fiber optic connector and sleeve.

[0031] 3. When it is necessary to rotate and adjust the fiber optic connector, use the locking device to unlock the rotating seat. At this time, the adjusting plate can be used to drive the fiber optic assembly to rotate, and the fiber optic assembly will then drive the fiber optic connector to rotate and adjust. After the adjustment is completed, use the locking device to fix the rotating seat. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a partially exploded view of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a partial front view of the assembly apparatus for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application, to highlight the suspended state of the fiber optic connector;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a partial front view of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application, to highlight the adjustment gap;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 2 of this application, to highlight the first flexible pressure block;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a partial exploded view of the assembly device for the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 2 of this application, to highlight the slider;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the assembly method of the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0042] Reference numerals: 1. Platform; 2. Mounting base; 3. Lifting base; 4. Adjusting plate; 5. Fixing block; 6. First fixing component; 61. First mounting block; 62. First driving component; 63. First lifting plate; 64. Hard pressure block; 7. Second fixing component; 71. Second mounting block; 72. Second driving component; 73. Second lifting plate; 74. Pressure rod; 8. Acquisition component; 81. Three-axis moving component; 82. Industrial camera; 9. Display; 10. Fixing groove; 11. Positioning groove; 12. Adapter cable; 13. Support base; 14. Rotating base; 15. 16. Locking element; 17. Magnetic element; 18. Hanging rod; 19. Sliding rod; 20. First flexible pressure block; 21. Elastic element; 22. First receiving groove; 23. Second receiving groove; 24. Sliding block; 25. Guide post; 26. Pressure plate; 27. Handle; 28. Flexible clip; 29. ​​Upper sleeve; 30. Lower sleeve; 31. Fiber optic connector; 32. Fiber optic assembly; 33. Column; 34. Adjustable gap; 35. Horizontal baseline; 36. Support; 37. Ultraviolet lamp; 38. Limiting block; 39. Lifting element; 40. Second flexible pressure block; 51. Sliding groove. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-10 This application will be described in further detail.

[0044] Example 1:

[0045] This application discloses an assembly apparatus for a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 An assembly device for a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve includes a platform 1, on which a mounting base 2 is fixedly installed via a column 32. A lifting component 38 is fixedly installed on the platform 1, and a lifting seat 3 is fixedly installed at the lifting end of the lifting component 38. In this application, the lifting component 38 can be driven by a motor screw, and the lifting component 38 can drive the lifting seat 3 to move up and down.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 A support base 13 is fixedly installed on the column 32. A rotating seat 14 is rotatably installed on the top of the support base 13. The rotating seat 14 is located on the side of the mounting base 2 away from the lifting base 3. An adjusting plate 4 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the rotating seat 14 away from the mounting base 2. The rotating seat 14 can drive the adjusting plate 4 to rotate. A locking member 15 is threaded on the support base 13. The end of the locking member 15 abuts against the rotating seat 14. Rotating the locking member 15 can fix or release the rotating seat 14.

[0048] The top wall of the lifting seat 3 has a positioning groove 11, and the top wall of the mounting seat 2 has a fixing groove 10. The positioning groove 11 and the fixing groove 10 are located on the same straight line. The rotating seat 14 has a U-shaped cross-section, and the top of the U-shaped rotating seat 14 is open. The top wall of the lifting seat 3 has a first receiving groove 21 that communicates with the positioning groove 11, and the top wall of the adjusting plate 4 has a second receiving groove 22 along its own length. The first receiving groove 21 and the second receiving groove 22 are located on the same straight line.

[0049] The sleeve consists of an upper sleeve 28 and a lower sleeve 29. The fiber array consists of a fiber connector 30 and a fiber group 31, with the fiber group 31 consisting of thirty-two fibers. First, the lower sleeve 29 is placed into the fixing groove 10 of the mounting base 2, and the fiber connector 30 is placed into the positioning groove 11 of the lifting base 3. Then, the fiber group 31 is sequentially placed into the first receiving groove 21, the lower sleeve 29, the rotating base 14, and the second receiving groove 22. A hanging rod 17 is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting plate 4 away from the rotating base 14, and the excess tubing extending out of the second receiving groove 22 is wrapped around the hanging rod 17.

[0050] A second fixing component 7 is installed on the lifting base 3. The second fixing component 7 includes a second mounting block 71, a second driving member 72, a second lifting plate 73, and a pressure rod 74. The second mounting block 71 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the lifting base 3, the second driving member 72 is fixedly installed on the second mounting block 71, the second lifting plate 73 is rotatably installed on the driving end of the second driving member 72, and the pressure rod 74 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the end of the second lifting plate 73. In this application, the second driving member 72 can be a cylinder.

[0051] After adjusting the fiber optic connector 30 and the lower sleeve 29 to the specified distance, the second drive component 72 drives the second lifting plate 73 to move downwards. The second lifting plate 73 drives the pressure rod 74 to move downwards. The pressure rod 74 presses the fiber optic connector 30 into the positioning groove 11 of the lifting seat 3, thereby fixing the fiber optic connector 30 in the positioning groove 11 of the lifting seat 3.

[0052] A first fixing component 6 is mounted on the mounting base 2. The first fixing component 6 includes a first mounting block 61, a first driving member 62, a first lifting plate 63, and a rigid pressure block 64. The first mounting block 61 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the mounting base 2, the first driving member 62 is fixedly mounted on the first mounting block 61, the first lifting plate 63 is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the first driving member 62, and the rigid pressure block 64 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the end of the first lifting plate 63. In this application, the first driving member 62 can be selected as a cylinder.

[0053] The upper sleeve 28 is placed on the lower sleeve 29, and the fiber optic assembly 31 is located between the upper sleeve 28 and the lower sleeve 29, with an adjustment gap 33 between the fiber optic assembly 31 and the upper sleeve 28 and the lower sleeve 29. Subsequently, the first driving member 62 drives the first lifting plate 63 to move downward, and the first lifting plate 63 drives the rigid pressure block 64 to move downward. The rigid pressure block 64 presses the upper sleeve 28 tightly onto the lower sleeve 29, thereby fixing the sleeve in the fixing groove 10 of the mounting base 2.

[0054] Magnetic components 16 are symmetrically embedded on both sides of the second receiving groove 22 on the adjusting plate 4. Fixing blocks 5 are attached to the two magnetic components 16. A second flexible pressing block 39 is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom wall of the fixing block 5. The second flexible pressing block 39 presses the optical fiber group 31 into the second receiving groove 22.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A data acquisition component 8 is installed on platform 1. The data acquisition component 8 includes a three-axis moving part 81 and an industrial camera 82. The three-axis moving part 81 is fixedly installed on platform 1, and the industrial camera 82 is fixedly installed on the moving end of the three-axis moving part 81. The industrial camera 82, the fixing slot 10, and the positioning slot 11 are located on the same straight line, and the three-axis moving part 81 can drive the industrial camera 82 to move freely in the XYZ axis directions. A display 9 is installed on platform 1, and a horizontal reference line 34 is marked on the display 9. The industrial camera 82 and the display 9 are connected via an adapter cable 12.

[0056] The industrial camera 82 acquires image information of the fiber optic assembly 31 and the sleeve and transmits the image to the display 9 through the adapter cable 12. The three-axis moving component 81 drives the industrial camera 82 to move, so that the image of the sleeve moves on the display 9. Then the position of the sleeve is adjusted so that the sleeve is parallel to the horizontal reference line 34.

[0057] The second driving component 72 drives the pressure rod 74 to move upward via the second lifting plate 73. The pressure rod 74 releases its fixation on the fiber optic connector 30. Subsequently, the second lifting plate 73 rotates, causing the pressure rod 74 to rotate away from the top of the fiber optic connector 30. The lifting component 38 drives the lifting seat 3 to move downward, and the fiber optic connector 30 moves out of the positioning groove 11 of the lifting seat 3, thereby placing the fiber optic connector 30 in a suspended state (see reference). Figure 5 ).

[0058] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6Rotate the locking piece 15 to release the fixation of the rotating seat 14, rotate the adjusting plate 4, the adjusting plate 4 drives the optical fiber group 31 to rotate, the optical fiber group 31 rotates and adjusts within the adjusting gap 33 in the sleeve, the optical fiber group 31 drives the suspended optical fiber connector 30 to rotate and adjust, adjust the position of the optical fiber connector 30 so that the optical fiber connector 30 is parallel to the horizontal reference line 34.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 A support 35 is fixedly installed on platform 1, and an ultraviolet lamp 36 is installed on the support 35. After the fiber optic connector 30 is adjusted, epoxy resin glue is injected into the sleeve, and then the ultraviolet lamp 36 is used to cover the glue to accelerate the curing of the glue, thus completing the assembly of the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve.

[0060] The implementation principle of the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve assembly device in this application embodiment is as follows: When assembling the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve, the lower sleeve 29 is first placed into the fixing groove 10 of the mounting base 2, the fiber optic connector 30 is placed into the positioning groove 11 of the lifting base 3, and then the fiber optic assembly 31 is sequentially placed into the first receiving groove 21, the lower sleeve 29, the rotating base 14, and the second receiving groove 22. After adjusting the distance between the fiber optic connector 30 and the lower sleeve 29 to a specified distance, the second driving member 72 drives the pressure rod 74 to move downward through the second lifting plate 73, and the pressure rod 74 presses the fiber optic connector 30 tightly into the positioning groove 11 of the lifting base 3. The upper sleeve 28 is placed on the lower sleeve 29, and the first driving member 62 drives the rigid pressure block 64 to move downward through the first lifting plate 63, and the rigid pressure block 64 presses the upper sleeve 28 tightly onto the lower sleeve 29. The magnetic member 16 attracts the fixing block 5, and the fixing block 5 drives the second flexible pressure block 39 to press the fiber optic assembly 31 tightly into the second receiving groove 22.

[0061] The industrial camera 82 is moved by the three-axis moving component 81, adjusting the position of the sleeve to be parallel to the horizontal reference line 34. Then, the second driving component 72 drives the pressure rod 74 to rise and rotate away, while the lifting component 38 drives the lifting seat 3 to descend, suspending the fiber optic connector 30. Afterward, the locking component 15 is rotated to release the fixation of the rotating seat 14, and the adjusting plate 4 is rotated to rotate the fiber optic group 31 and the suspended fiber optic connector 30 to be parallel to the horizontal reference line 34. Finally, epoxy resin glue is injected into the sleeve, and the UV lamp 36 on the support 35 of the platform 1 is used to cover the glue to accelerate curing, completing the assembly of the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve. During the assembly of the sleeve, the fiber optic connector 30 can be rotated and adjusted so that the fiber optic connector 30 and the sleeve can be on the same horizontal plane, thereby improving the assembly qualification rate of the fiber optic sleeve.

[0062] Example 2:

[0063] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a slide rod 18 is slidably mounted on the end of the second lifting plate 73 in the vertical direction, a first flexible pressure block 19 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the slide rod 18, and a limit block 37 is fixedly mounted on the top end of the slide rod 18. An elastic element 20 is sleeved on the slide rod 18. In this application, the elastic element 20 can be a spring, and the upper and lower ends of the elastic element 20 abut against the second lifting plate 73 and the first flexible pressure block 19, respectively.

[0064] When the second lifting plate 73 moves the pressure rod 74 downward, the second lifting plate 73 moves the slide rod 18 downward simultaneously, and the slide rod 18 moves the first flexible pressure block 19 into the first receiving groove 21. As the second lifting plate 73 continues to move downward, the second lifting plate 73 moves the pressure rod 74 to press the optical fiber connector 30, and the second lifting plate 73 squeezes the elastic element 20 and causes it to contract and deform. The elastic force of the elastic element 20 acts on the first flexible pressure block 19, so that the first flexible pressure block 19 can press the optical fiber assembly 31 into the first receiving groove 21.

[0065] An adjusting plate 4 has a groove 40 on the bottom wall of the second receiving groove 22. A slider 23 is slidably mounted on the adjusting plate 4 within the groove 40 along its length. When the optical fiber assembly 31 is placed into the second receiving groove 22, the optical fiber assembly 31 is positioned on the slider 23. Guide posts 24 are fixedly mounted at both ends of the top wall of the slider 23, with pointed tips at the top of each guide post 24. A pressure plate 25 is slidably and detachably mounted on the two guide posts 24. Flexible clamps 27 are fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the pressure plate 25 and the top wall of the slider 23. The optical fiber assembly 31 is positioned between the two flexible clamps 27, and a handle 26 is fixedly mounted in the middle of the top wall of the pressure plate 25.

[0066] The implementation principle of Example 2 is as follows: When the fiber optic assembly 31 is placed into the lower sleeve 29, the first receiving groove 21, and the second receiving groove 22, some fibers are prone to bending. Bending fibers make it difficult to accurately adjust the fiber optic connector 30 later. After the fiber optic connector 30 and the fiber optic assembly 31 are properly placed, the second lifting plate 73 will drive the pressure rod 74 to move and press the fiber optic connector 30, and at the same time drive the slide rod 18 to move, so that the slide rod 18 pushes the first flexible block into the first receiving groove 21. Under the action of the elastic element 20, the first flexible block presses the fiber optic assembly 31 into the first receiving groove 21. Then, the first fixing component 6 is used to press the sleeve onto the mounting base 2, and then the pressure plate 25 is installed on the two guide posts 24. The pressure plate 25 is pressed down by the handle 26, so that the pressure plate 25 and the flexible clamp 27 on the slider 23 clamp the fiber optic assembly 31. Next, slide the handle 26 away from the fiber optic connector 30. The handle 26 will cause the pressure plate 25 and the slider 23 to slide away from the fiber optic connector 30 within the second receiving groove 22, straightening the fiber optic assembly 31 during this sliding process. Then, pull the pressure plate 25 upwards using the handle 26, and then move the pressure plate 25 and slider 23 back to their original positions towards the fiber optic connector 30, clamping and straightening the fiber optic assembly 31 again. After several straightening operations, use the fixing block 5 to fix the fiber optic assembly 31. In this way, straightening the fiber optic assembly 31 before rotating and adjusting the fiber optic connector 30 helps to make precise rotation adjustments to the fiber optic connector 30 later.

[0067] Example 3:

[0068] This application discloses a method for assembling a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve.

[0069] Reference Figure 10 A method for assembling a multi-channel fiber optic sleeve, using the aforementioned assembly apparatus, includes the following steps:

[0070] S1: First, place the lower sleeve 29 in the fixing groove 10 of the mounting base 2, place the fiber optic connector 30 in the positioning groove 11 of the lifting base 3, and put the fiber optic group 31 into the lower sleeve 29, the first receiving groove 21 and the second receiving groove 22. Then adjust the distance between the fiber optic connector 30 and the lower sleeve 29, and use the second fixing component 7 to fix the fiber optic connector 30.

[0071] S2: Place the upper sleeve 28 on the lower sleeve 29 and use the first fixing component 6 to fix the sleeve. There is an adjustment gap 33 between the upper sleeve 28 and the lower sleeve 29 and the optical fiber group 31. Use the fixing block 5 to fix the optical fiber group 31 in the second receiving groove 22 of the adjusting plate 4.

[0072] S3: The display 9 is marked with a horizontal reference line 34. The industrial camera 82 collects the image information of the fiber optic group 31 and the sleeve and transmits the image to the display 9 through the adapter cable 12. The three-axis moving part 81 drives the industrial camera 82 to move, so that the image of the sleeve moves on the display 9. Then the position of the sleeve is adjusted so that the sleeve is parallel to the horizontal reference line 34.

[0073] S4: The second driving component 72 drives the pressure rod 74 to move upward via the second lifting plate 73. The pressure rod 74 releases its fixation on the fiber optic connector 30. Then, the second lifting plate 73 rotates, causing the pressure rod 74 to rotate away from the top of the fiber optic connector 30. The lifting component 38 drives the lifting seat 3 to move downward, and the fiber optic connector 30 moves from the positioning groove 11 of the lifting seat 3, thereby making the fiber optic connector 30 suspended in the air.

[0074] S5: Rotate the locking piece 15 to release the fixation of the rotating seat 14, rotate the adjusting plate 4, the adjusting plate 4 drives the fiber optic group 31 to rotate, the fiber optic group 31 rotates and adjusts within the adjusting gap 33 in the sleeve, the fiber optic group 31 drives the suspended fiber optic connector 30 to rotate and adjust, adjust the position of the fiber optic connector 30 so that the fiber optic connector 30 is parallel to the horizontal reference line 34.

[0075] S6: After the fiber optic connector 30 is adjusted, inject epoxy resin adhesive into the sleeve, and then use ultraviolet lamp 36 to cover the adhesive to accelerate the curing of the adhesive, thus completing the assembly of the multi-channel fiber optic sleeve.

[0076] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve, characterized in that: The system includes a platform (1), on which a mounting base (2) is fixedly mounted. A sleeve is placed on the mounting base (2). A lifting seat (3) is raised and lowered on the platform (1). An optical fiber connector (30) is placed on the lifting seat (3). An adjusting plate (4) is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base (2) away from the lifting seat (3). An optical fiber assembly (31) on the optical fiber connector (30) passes through the sleeve and extends to the adjusting plate (4). The adjusting plate (4) is provided with a mechanism for adjusting the optical fiber assembly (31). The mounting base (2) is provided with a fixing block (5) for fixing the sleeve, and a first fixing component (6) is provided on the mounting base (2) for pressing the sleeve onto the mounting base (2). The lifting base (3) is provided with a second fixing component (7) for pressing the fiber optic connector (30) onto the lifting base (3). The platform (1) is provided with a collection component (8) for collecting images of the fiber optic connector (30) and the sleeve. The platform (1) is provided with a display (9) connected to the collection component (8) and displaying the collected images.

2. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (2) has a fixing groove (10) on its top wall, and the sleeve is placed in the fixing groove (10). The lifting base (3) has a positioning groove (11) on its top wall, and the fiber optic connector (30) is placed in the positioning groove (11). The fixing groove (10) and the positioning groove (11) are located on the same straight line.

3. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 2, characterized in that: The acquisition component (8) includes a three-axis moving part (81) and an industrial camera (82). The three-axis moving part (81) is set on the platform (1), and the industrial camera (82) is set on the moving end of the three-axis moving part (81). The industrial camera (82), the fixing slot (10) and the positioning slot (11) are located on the same straight line. The industrial camera (82) is provided with an adapter cable (12), and the adapter cable (12) is connected to the display (9).

4. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing component (6) includes a first mounting block (61), a first driving member (62), a first lifting plate (63), and a hard pressure block (64). The first mounting block (61) is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (2). The first driving member (62) is mounted on the first mounting block (61). The first lifting plate (63) is slidably mounted on the first mounting block (61) and is connected to the first driving member (62) in a transmission manner. The hard pressure block (64) is mounted on the first lifting plate (63) and is located directly above the sleeve.

5. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixing component (7) includes a second mounting block (71), a second driving member (72), a second lifting plate (73), and a pressure rod (74). The second mounting block (71) is fixedly mounted on the lifting seat (3). The second driving member (72) is mounted on the second mounting block (71). The second lifting plate (73) is slidably mounted on the second mounting block (71) and is connected to the second driving member (72) in a transmission manner. The second lifting plate (73) is rotatably mounted on the second mounting block (71). The pressure rod (74) is mounted on the second lifting plate (73).

6. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support base (13) is fixedly provided on the mounting base (2). A rotating base (14) is rotatably provided inside the support base (13). An adjusting plate (4) is fixedly provided on the rotating base (14). The optical fiber group (31) passes through the rotating base (14) and extends to the adjusting plate (4). A locking member (15) for fixing and unlocking the rotating base (14) is provided on the support base (13).

7. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment plate (4) is provided with a magnetic component (16), which attracts and fixes the fixing block (5) to the adjustment plate (4).

8. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment plate (4) is provided with a hanging rod (17) at the end away from the rotating seat (14), and the optical fiber group (31) is wrapped around the hanging rod (17).

9. The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sliding rod (18) is slidably mounted on the second lifting plate (73). A first flexible pressure block (19) is provided at the bottom of the sliding rod (18). An elastic element (20) is sleeved on the sliding rod (18). The two ends of the elastic element (20) abut against the second lifting plate (73) and the first flexible pressure block (19) respectively. A first receiving groove (21) is provided on the lifting seat (3). The optical fiber assembly (31) is located in the first receiving groove (21). When the second lifting plate (73) drives the pressure rod (74) to press the optical fiber connector (30), the second lifting plate (73) drives the first flexible pressure block (19) to press the optical fiber assembly (31) against the first flexible pressure block. Inside the receiving groove (21); the adjusting plate (4) is provided with a second receiving groove (22), the optical fiber group (31) is located in the second receiving groove (22), the adjusting plate (4) is slidably provided with a slider (23) in the second receiving groove (22), the slider (23) is fixedly installed with guide posts (24) at both ends, the two guide posts (24) are slidably and detachably provided with pressure plates (25), the pressure plates (25) are provided with handles (26), the pressure plates (25) and the slider (23) are provided with flexible clips (27) on their side walls that are close to each other, and the two flexible clips (27) clamp the optical fiber group (31).

10. A method for assembling a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve, characterized in that: The assembly apparatus for a multi-channel optical fiber sleeve as described in any one of claims 1-9 is used. Includes the following steps: S1: The lower sleeve (29) is placed on the mounting base (2), the fiber optic group (31) is placed inside the lower sleeve (29), the fiber optic connector (30) is placed on the lifting base (3), the distance between the fiber optic connector (30) and the lower sleeve (29) is adjusted, and the fiber optic connector (30) is fixed using the second fixing component (7). S2: The upper sleeve (28) is placed on the lower sleeve (29), and the sleeve is fixed by the first fixing component (6). There is an adjustment gap (33) between the upper sleeve (28) and the lower sleeve (29) and the fiber optic group (31). The fiber optic group (31) is fixed on the adjustment plate (4) by the fixing block (5). S3: The display (9) is marked with a horizontal reference line (34). The acquisition component (8) acquires images of the sleeve and fiber optic connector (30) and makes the sleeve parallel to the horizontal reference line (34). S4: The second fixing component (7) releases the fixing of the fiber optic connector (30), the lifting seat (3) moves down and suspends the fiber optic connector (30); S5: Rotate the adjustment plate (4), and the adjustment plate (4) drives the fiber optic connector (30) to rotate and adjust through the fiber optic group (31), so that the fiber optic connector (30) is parallel to the horizontal reference line (34); S6: Inject glue into the sleeve, irradiate the sleeve with a UV lamp (36) and cure the glue.

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