Equipment and method for manufacturing immersed liquid cooling optical module

Abstract

The invention relates to equipment and a method for manufacturing an immersed liquid cooling optical module. Comprising a main control unit, a fixing piece used for fixing a piece to be subjected to glue injection, a fixing mechanism used for placing and fixing the fixing piece, a glue injection mechanism used for injecting glue into the fixing piece, and a first driving mechanism used for driving the glue injection mechanism to ascend and descend. The second driving mechanism is used for driving the fixing mechanism to move forwards and backwards; the third driving mechanism is used for driving the glue injection mechanism to move leftwards and rightwards; the main control unit is electrically connected to the fixing mechanism, the glue injection mechanism, the first driving mechanism, the second driving mechanism and the third driving mechanism. Automatic glue injection is achieved, the automation degree is high, the machining cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of manufacturing immersion liquid-cooled optical modules, and in particular to an apparatus and method for manufacturing immersion liquid-cooled optical modules. Background Technology

[0002] With the expansion of the internet system and the increase in connected devices, the amount of data generated by the internet is growing exponentially, leading to the rapid development of optical communication technology, which has greater transmission bandwidth and capacity, lower transmission loss, stronger resistance to electromagnetic interference, and higher transmission quality.

[0003] As a key component in optical communication systems, optical modules affect data transmission speed and quality. With increasing transmission rates, the power consumption of optical modules also rises, inevitably generating significant heat. If this heat is not effectively dissipated, it will directly impact the stability of the internal environment of the optical module, leading to a decline in optical signal quality and potentially accelerating component aging and shortening the module's lifespan. Therefore, effective heat dissipation for optical modules is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

[0004] Later, immersion liquid-cooled optical modules emerged. Currently, the fabrication of immersion liquid-cooled optical modules typically involves manually injecting curing adhesive. However, this method is costly in terms of labor and has low production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, in this patent application, the applicant has carefully studied an apparatus and method for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a device and method for manufacturing immersion liquid-cooled optical modules, which achieves automatic glue dispensing, has a high degree of automation, reduces processing costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An apparatus for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module includes a main control unit, a fixing component for fixing a component to be glued, a fixing mechanism for placing and fixing the fixing component, a glue injection mechanism for injecting glue into the fixing component, a first drive mechanism for driving the glue injection mechanism to move up and down, a second drive mechanism for driving the fixing mechanism to move forward and backward, and a third drive mechanism for driving the glue injection mechanism to move left and right.

[0009] The main control unit is electrically connected to the fixing mechanism, the glue injection mechanism, the first drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism, respectively.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing member includes a detachably connected front template and a rear template. The front template has a front cavity and a first upper injection hole communicating with the front cavity. The rear template has a rear cavity and a second upper injection hole communicating with the rear cavity. The front template and the rear template are connected, and the front cavity and the rear cavity together form a cavity. The first upper injection hole and the second upper injection hole form an upper injection hole communicating with the cavity. The upper injection hole is opened from the upper end face of the fixing member.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing mechanism includes a stop plate, a fixing seat with an upper opening and a front opening, and front and rear drive cylinders for driving the stop plate closer to or away from the front opening. The fixing seat has several placement positions arranged side by side, and a fixing member is installed in each placement position. The front and rear drive cylinders are electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the first driving mechanism includes a first sliding seat and a first driving motor for driving the first sliding seat to rise and fall;

[0013] The glue injection mechanism is mounted on the first sliding seat, and the first drive motor is connected to the first sliding seat through the first transmission mechanism.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the second drive mechanism includes a second sliding seat and a second drive motor for driving the second sliding seat to move back and forth.

[0015] The fixing mechanism is mounted on the second sliding seat, and the second drive motor is connected to the second sliding seat through the second transmission mechanism.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the third drive mechanism includes a third sliding seat and a third drive motor for driving the third sliding seat to move back and forth.

[0017] The glue injection mechanism is mounted on the third sliding seat, and the third drive motor is connected to the third sliding seat through the third transmission mechanism.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a frame, on which the fixing mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a gantry frame, on which the first drive mechanism, the glue injection mechanism, and the third drive mechanism are all mounted, and the gantry frame is connected to the machine frame.

[0020] A method for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, based on the aforementioned equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, includes the following steps:

[0021] Step 1: Place the part to be glued into the fixing component;

[0022] Step 2: Place the fastener onto the fixing mechanism and secure the fixing mechanism;

[0023] Step 3: The second drive mechanism drives the fixing mechanism to move to the corresponding glue injection position;

[0024] Step 4: The third drive mechanism and the first drive mechanism drive the dispensing mechanism to move to the corresponding dispensing position;

[0025] Step 5: The glue injection mechanism injects glue into the parts to be glued inside the fixing component.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it mainly achieves automatic glue injection through the cooperation of a fixing component, a fixing mechanism, a glue injection mechanism, a first driving mechanism, a second driving mechanism, and a third driving mechanism. It has a high degree of automation, reduces processing costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0027] Furthermore, the overall structural design is ingenious and reasonable, and the layout of each functional module is compact, ensuring the stability and reliability of the product during use.

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, a detailed description is provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first driving mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second driving mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a general control principle block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0035] 11. Rack

[0036] 12. Gantry crane

[0037] 13. Main Control Unit

[0038] 14. Fasteners

[0039] 141. Front Template 142. Back Template

[0040] 143. Upper injection hole

[0041] 15. Glue injection mechanism

[0042] 16. Fixed mechanism

[0043] 161. Stop plate; 162. Fixing base

[0044] 163. Front and rear drive cylinders

[0045] 21. First drive mechanism

[0046] 211. First sliding seat; 212. Vertical plate

[0047] 213. First slide rail; 214. First drive motor

[0048] 215. First transmission wheel; 216. First mounting block

[0049] 217. First transmission belt; 218. First motor pulley

[0050] 2191. First photoelectric switch; 2192. First light-blocking plate

[0051] 31. Second drive mechanism

[0052] 311. Second sliding seat; 312. Longitudinal plate

[0053] 313, Second slide rail; 314, Second drive motor

[0054] 3141. Second motor pulley

[0055] 315. Second photoelectric switch; 316. Second light-blocking plate

[0056] 317. Second transmission wheel; 318. Second mounting block

[0057] 319. Second transmission belt

[0058] 41. Third drive mechanism

[0059] 411. Third sliding seat; 412. Horizontal plate

[0060] 413. Third slide rail; 414. Third drive motor

[0061] 4141. Third motor pulley

[0062] 415. Third photoelectric switch; 416. Third light-blocking plate

[0063] 417. Third transmission wheel; 418. Third mounting block

[0064] 419. Third transmission belt. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an apparatus for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module includes a main control unit 13, a frame 11, a gantry frame 12, a fixing component 14 for fixing the component to be glued, a fixing mechanism 16 for placing and fixing the fixing component 14, a glue injection mechanism 15 for injecting glue into the fixing component 14, a first drive mechanism 21 for driving the glue injection mechanism 15 to move up and down, a second drive mechanism 31 for driving the fixing mechanism 16 to move forward and backward, and a third drive mechanism 41 for driving the glue injection mechanism 15 to move left and right.

[0067] The main control unit 13 is electrically connected to the fixing mechanism 16, the glue injection mechanism 15, the first drive mechanism 21, the second drive mechanism 31, and the third drive mechanism 41, respectively.

[0068] In this embodiment, the fixing member 14 includes a detachably connected front template 141 and a rear template 142. The front template 141 has a front cavity and a first upper injection hole 143 communicating with the front cavity. The rear template 142 has a rear cavity and a second upper injection hole 143 communicating with the rear cavity. The front template 141 and the rear template 142 are connected, and the front cavity and the rear cavity together form a cavity. The first upper injection hole 143 and the second upper injection hole 143 form an upper injection hole 143 communicating with the cavity. The upper injection hole 143 is opened from the upper end face of the fixing member 14.

[0069] The fixing mechanism 16 and the second driving mechanism 31 are mounted on the frame 11. The fixing mechanism 16 includes a stop plate 161, a fixing seat 162 with an upper opening and a front opening, and front and rear driving cylinders 163 for driving the stop plate 161 to move closer to or away from the front opening. The fixing seat 162 has several placement positions arranged side by side, and a fixing member 14 is installed in each placement position. The front and rear driving cylinders 163 are electrically connected to the main control unit 13.

[0070] The first drive mechanism 21, the glue injection mechanism 15 and the third drive mechanism 41 are all mounted on the gantry frame 12, which is connected to the frame 11.

[0071] The first drive mechanism 21 includes a first sliding seat 211, a vertical plate 212, a first slide rail 213 extending in the vertical direction, and a first drive motor 214 for driving the first sliding seat 211 to rise and fall.

[0072] The glue injection mechanism 15 is disposed on the first sliding seat 211, the first sliding seat 211 is slidably mounted on the first slide rail 213 and moves back and forth along the first slide rail 213, and the first slide rail 213 is mounted on the vertical plate 212.

[0073] The first drive motor 214 is connected to the first sliding seat 211 via a first transmission mechanism. The first transmission mechanism includes a first transmission wheel 215, a first mounting block 216, and a first transmission belt 217.

[0074] The output shaft of the first drive motor 214 is connected to the first motor pulley 218. The first transmission belt 217 is sleeved between the first motor pulley 218 and the first transmission wheel 215 so that the first motor pulley 218 and the first transmission wheel 215 rotate synchronously. The first sliding seat 211 is connected to the first transmission belt 217 through the first mounting block 216.

[0075] The vertical plate 212 is equipped with a plurality of first photoelectric switches 2191 arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The aforementioned first sliding seat 211 is provided with a first light-blocking plate 2192, which blocks the light-receiving port of the corresponding first photoelectric switch 2191 as the first sliding seat 211 slides. The first drive motor 214 and the first photoelectric switches 2191 are respectively connected to the main control unit 13.

[0076] The second drive mechanism 31 includes a second sliding seat 311, a longitudinal plate 312, a second slide rail 313 extending in the front-back direction, and a second drive motor 314 for driving the second sliding seat 311 to move back and forth.

[0077] The fixing mechanism 16 is disposed on the second sliding seat 311, the second sliding seat 311 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 313 and moves back and forth along the second slide rail 313, and the second slide rail 313 is mounted on the longitudinal plate 312.

[0078] A plurality of second photoelectric switches 315 are installed on the longitudinal plate 312 at intervals along the front and rear directions. A second light-blocking plate 316 is provided on the aforementioned second sliding seat 311. The second light-blocking plate 316 blocks the light-receiving port of the corresponding second photoelectric switch 315 as the second sliding seat 311 slides.

[0079] The second drive motor 314 is connected to the second sliding seat 311 via a second transmission mechanism. The second transmission mechanism includes a second transmission wheel 317, a second mounting block 318, and a second transmission belt 319. The output shaft of the second drive motor 314 is connected to a second motor pulley 3141. The second transmission belt 319 is fitted between the second motor pulley 3141 and the second transmission wheel 317 to enable synchronous rotation of the second motor pulley 3141 and the second transmission wheel 317. The second sliding seat 311 is connected to the second transmission belt 319 via the second mounting block 318. The second drive motor 314 and the second photoelectric switch 315 are respectively connected to the main control unit 13.

[0080] The third driving mechanism 41 includes a third sliding seat 411, a transverse plate 412, a third slide rail 413 extending in the left and right direction, and a third driving motor 414 for driving the third sliding seat 411 to move back and forth.

[0081] The glue injection mechanism 15 is mounted on the third sliding seat 411 via the first driving mechanism 21. The vertical plate 212 is mounted on the third sliding seat 411.

[0082] The third sliding seat 411 is slidably mounted on the third slide rail 413 and moves back and forth along the third slide rail 413. The third slide rail 413 is mounted on the horizontal plate 412.

[0083] A plurality of third photoelectric switches 415 are installed on the horizontal plate 412 and spaced out in the left and right direction. A third light-blocking plate 416 is provided on the aforementioned third sliding seat 411. The third light-blocking plate 416 blocks the light-receiving port of the corresponding third photoelectric switch 415 as the third sliding seat 411 slides.

[0084] The third drive motor 414 is connected to the third sliding seat 411 via a third transmission mechanism. The third transmission mechanism includes a third transmission wheel 417, a third mounting block 418, and a third transmission belt 419. The output shaft of the third drive motor 414 is connected to a third motor pulley 4141. The third transmission belt 419 is fitted between the third motor pulley 4141 and the third transmission wheel 417 to enable synchronous rotation of the third motor pulley 4141 and the third transmission wheel 417. The third sliding seat 411 is connected to the third transmission belt 419 via the third mounting block 418. The third drive motor 414 and the third photoelectric switch 415 are respectively connected to the main control unit 13.

[0085] A method for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, based on the aforementioned equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, includes the following steps:

[0086] Step 1: Place the part to be glued into the fixing part 14;

[0087] Step 2: Place the fastener 14 onto the fixing mechanism 16 and fix the fixing mechanism 16;

[0088] Step 3: The second driving mechanism 31 drives the fixing mechanism 16 to move to the corresponding glue injection position;

[0089] Step 4: The third drive mechanism 41 and the first drive mechanism 21 drive the glue injection mechanism 15 to move to the corresponding glue injection position;

[0090] Step 5: The glue injection mechanism 15 injects glue into the part to be glued inside the fixing part 14.

[0091] The key design feature of this invention is that it achieves automatic glue dispensing through the cooperation of a fixing component, a fixing mechanism, a glue dispensing mechanism, a first driving mechanism, a second driving mechanism, and a third driving mechanism. This results in a high degree of automation, reduces processing costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0092] Furthermore, the overall structural design is ingenious and reasonable, and the layout of each functional module is compact, ensuring the stability and reliability of the product during use.

[0093] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An apparatus for manufacturing immersion liquid-cooled optical modules, characterized in that: It includes a main control unit, a fixing component for fixing the part to be glued, a fixing mechanism for placing and fixing the fixing component, a glue injection mechanism for injecting glue into the fixing component, a first drive mechanism for driving the glue injection mechanism to rise and fall, a second drive mechanism for driving the fixing mechanism to move forward and backward, and a third drive mechanism for driving the glue injection mechanism to move left and right. The main control unit is electrically connected to the fixing mechanism, the glue injection mechanism, the first drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism, respectively.

2. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener includes a detachably connected front template and a rear template. The front template has a front cavity and a first upper injection hole communicating with the front cavity. The rear template has a rear cavity and a second upper injection hole communicating with the rear cavity. The front template and the rear template are connected, and the front cavity and the rear cavity together form a cavity. The first upper injection hole and the second upper injection hole form an upper injection hole communicating with the cavity. The upper injection hole is opened from the upper end face of the fastener.

3. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a stop plate, a fixing seat with an upper opening and a front opening, and front and rear drive cylinders for driving the stop plate closer to or away from the front opening. The fixing seat has several placement positions arranged side by side, and a fixing member is installed in each placement position. The front and rear drive cylinders are electrically connected to the main control unit.

4. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism includes a first sliding seat and a first driving motor for driving the first sliding seat to rise and fall; The glue injection mechanism is mounted on the first sliding seat, and the first drive motor is connected to the first sliding seat through the first transmission mechanism.

5. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive mechanism includes a second sliding seat and a second drive motor for driving the second sliding seat to move back and forth. The fixing mechanism is mounted on the second sliding seat, and the second drive motor is connected to the second sliding seat through the second transmission mechanism.

6. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third driving mechanism includes a third sliding seat and a third driving motor for driving the third sliding seat to move back and forth. The glue injection mechanism is mounted on the third sliding seat, and the third drive motor is connected to the third sliding seat through the third transmission mechanism.

7. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a frame, on which the fixing mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted.

8. The equipment for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a gantry frame, on which the first drive mechanism, the glue injection mechanism and the third drive mechanism are all mounted, and the gantry frame is connected to the machine frame.

9. A method for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, characterized in that: The apparatus for manufacturing an immersion liquid-cooled optical module, based on any one of claims 1 to 8, includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the part to be glued into the fixing component; Step 2: Place the fastener onto the fixing mechanism and secure the fixing mechanism; Step 3: The second drive mechanism drives the fixing mechanism to move to the corresponding glue injection position; Step 4: The third drive mechanism and the first drive mechanism drive the dispensing mechanism to move to the corresponding dispensing position; Step 5: The glue injection mechanism injects glue into the parts to be glued inside the fixing component.

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