Full-automatic cutting processing equipment for optical fiber array

The fully automated fiber array cutting and processing equipment has enabled high-precision and automated production of fiber arrays, solving the problems of large manual positioning errors, poor array consistency and low production efficiency in existing equipment, reducing labor costs and adapting to the needs of large-scale production.

CN121613558APending Publication Date: 2026-03-06DONGGUAN JIEGUAN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202610097817.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2026-01-24
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic array cutting and processing equipment suffers from problems such as large manual positioning errors, poor array consistency, low production efficiency, high labor costs, and difficulty in achieving large-scale production.

Method used

The fully automated cutting and processing equipment, including a frame, linkage control system, vision judgment system, jig stacking and circulation mechanism, and material transfer robot, is adopted to realize the fully automated operation of the fiber optic array. The linkage control system coordinates the timing linkage of each mechanism, and the vision judgment system performs quality inspection to realize the automatic circulation and replenishment of jigs and unmanned operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precision and consistency of fiber array cutting, reduces labor costs, increases production efficiency, adapts to the high-quality requirements of high-speed and miniaturized optical modules, and supports large-scale production.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of optical fiber processing equipment, and particularly discloses optical fiber array full-automatic cutting processing equipment which comprises a rack and a linkage control system, and the rack is provided with a cutting station, a fiber stripping station, a visual judgment system, a jig stacking circulating mechanism and a material moving manipulator. The jig stacking and circulating mechanism comprises a jig feeding mechanism, a jig discharging mechanism and a defective product temporary storage mechanism, an optical fiber feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism and a cutting device are arranged at the cutting station, the optical fiber feeding mechanism and the jig feeding mechanism are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the cutting station, the positioning mechanism is arranged between the optical fiber feeding mechanism and the jig feeding mechanism, and the cutting device is arranged on the jig discharging mechanism. The cutting device is arranged above the cutting station, a fiber stripping mechanism is arranged at the fiber stripping station, and the fiber stripping mechanism and the jig discharging mechanism are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the fiber stripping station. The full-process automatic operation is realized, the cutting precision, the consistency and the production yield of the optical fiber array are improved, the labor cost is reduced, and the large-scale production requirement is met.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical fiber processing equipment technology, specifically to fully automated optical fiber array cutting and processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic arrays are core components in optical communication, optical modules, and optical sensing, widely used in data centers, 5G communication, fiber lasers, and other scenarios. Their fabrication quality directly determines the efficiency, stability, and miniaturization adaptability of optical signal transmission. As the optical communication industry iterates towards higher speeds, higher densities, and miniaturization, the market demand for fiber optic array cutting precision, array consistency, and mass production efficiency continues to rise, forcing fabrication equipment to upgrade towards automation and higher precision.

[0003] Current fiber optic array dicing processes mostly employ a combination of semi-automated equipment and manual operation. The equipment typically includes a basic dicing mechanism, a simple positioning fixture, and manual loading and unloading stations. Some equipment is equipped with independent fiber stripping devices, but the various processes lack a coordinated design. During operation, the fiber must be manually placed into the V-groove of the fixture for positioning, then pushed to the dicing station for dicing. Afterward, it is manually transferred to the fiber stripping station for processing. Finally, the appearance is manually inspected and the fixture is cleaned. Fixture replenishment and retrieval also rely on manual labor.

[0004] This type of equipment and process has obvious defects: manual positioning is prone to operational errors, resulting in insufficient fiber cutting accuracy and poor array consistency, which cannot meet the needs of high-speed optical modules; the process is scattered and relies on manual transfer, which is not only time-consuming and inefficient, but also prone to fiber damage and reduced yield; there is no automatic fixture circulation mechanism, which requires frequent manual loading and unloading of fixtures, making it difficult to achieve unmanned continuous operation, resulting in high labor costs, and restricting large-scale production, which cannot meet the needs of high-quality development of the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of the existing technologies, the fiber array fully automated cutting and processing equipment provided by this invention achieves fully automated operation, improves the cutting accuracy, consistency and production yield of fiber arrays, reduces labor costs, adapts to the needs of large-scale production, and solves the problems of large manual operation errors, inefficient process flow and cumbersome jig replenishment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] This fully automated fiber optic array dicing and processing equipment includes a frame and a linkage control system. The frame houses a dicing station, a stripping station, a vision inspection system, a fixture stacking and circulation mechanism, and a material handling robot. The vision inspection system performs quality checks on the fibers processed at the dicing and stripping stations. The fixture stacking and circulation mechanism includes a fixture loading mechanism, a fixture unloading mechanism, and a defective product storage mechanism. Both the fixture loading and unloading mechanisms are used to place fixtures with V-groove substrates. The dicing station includes a fiber loading mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a dicing device. The fiber loading mechanism and the fixture loading mechanism are positioned opposite each other on either side of the dicing station. The positioning mechanism is located between the fiber loading mechanism and the fixture loading mechanism. The dicing device is positioned above the dicing station. The stripping station includes a stripping mechanism, which is positioned opposite each other on either side of the stripping station. The material handling robot is used for loading and unloading the fixtures. Specifically, this includes cooperating with the fixture feeding mechanism to transfer empty fixtures to the cutting station, cooperating with the fixture unloading mechanism to transfer the processed fixtures to the designated area, and simultaneously transferring the fixtures carrying optical fibers between the cutting station and the fiber stripping station. It also works with the vision judgment system to complete quality inspection during the fiber transfer process, moving defective products to a defective product storage mechanism. The linkage control system includes a PLC control system and a motion control card. The motion control card is used for high-precision motion trajectory control of the material handling robot, positioning mechanism, and cutting device. The PLC control system is connected to the optical fiber feeding mechanism, positioning mechanism, cutting device, fiber stripping mechanism, vision judgment system, fixture feeding mechanism, fixture unloading mechanism, and material handling robot, respectively, to receive status feedback signals from each mechanism, output motion control commands, and coordinate the timing linkage of each station, realizing a fully automated processing flow of optical fiber positioning, cutting, stripping, inspection, and transfer.

[0008] Preferably, the optical fiber feeding mechanism includes an optical fiber rack, a conveying roller assembly, and a drive motor. The optical fiber rack is located on one side of the conveying roller assembly and is used to convey optical fiber materials toward the conveying roller assembly. The conveying roller assembly includes a drive roller and a driven roller arranged at intervals. A conveying channel adapted to the diameter of the optical fiber is formed between the drive roller and the driven roller. The drive shaft of the drive motor is connected to the drive roller.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning plate, a pressure plate, and a pressing cylinder. The positioning plate is located at the conveying channel, and the pressure plate is connected to the pressing cylinder and can be driven to move up and down by the pressing cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the cutting device is one of a laser cutting assembly, a diamond tool cutting assembly, an ultrasonic cutting assembly, and a precision scrubbing cutting assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the fiber stripping mechanism includes a fiber stripping blade assembly and a retracting motor. The fiber stripping blade assembly includes a mounting base, an upper blade, a lower blade, a heating plate, and an up-and-down drive cylinder. The up-and-down drive cylinder is mounted on the upper end of the mounting base. The mounting base is connected to the retracting motor via a linear module and can be driven to move back and forth by the retracting motor. The lower blade is mounted on the mounting base via a lower blade holder, and the upper blade is mounted above the lower blade via an upper blade holder. The upper blade holder is connected to the telescopic rod of the up-and-down drive cylinder via a connecting block and can be driven to move up and down by the up-and-down drive cylinder. The heating plate is located inside the lower blade holder.

[0012] Preferably, the fixture feeding mechanism includes a first linear motor, a first forward and backward displacement module, and a first storage bin. The first storage bin is installed on the first forward and backward displacement module and can be driven by the first linear motor to move toward the cutting station.

[0013] Preferably, the jig unloading mechanism includes a second linear motor, a second forward and backward displacement module, and a second storage bin. The second storage bin is mounted on the second forward and backward displacement module and can be driven by the second linear motor to move toward the fiber stripping station.

[0014] Preferably, the material handling robot is one of a multi-axis robot, a Cartesian coordinate robot, and a collaborative robot.

[0015] Preferably, the PLC control system includes a PLC controller, operation buttons, and a human-machine interface, and the operation buttons include a start button and an emergency stop button.

[0016] Preferably, the vision judgment system is one of a single industrial camera vision module, a binocular vision module, and a laser displacement sensor.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By coordinating the sequential linkage of various mechanisms through a linkage control system, and in conjunction with a material handling robot, the automatic transfer and loading / unloading of fixtures between workstations is achieved. The automatic cyclic replenishment of fixtures is completed with the fixture stacking and circulation mechanism, replacing manual operation. This solves the problems of time-consuming manual transfer, large positioning errors, and cumbersome fixture loading and unloading, enabling long-term unmanned continuous operation, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. The positioning mechanism at the cutting station precisely coordinates with the cutting device, and the fiber stripping station operates efficiently. Combined with a vision judgment system, quality inspection is completed simultaneously during the transfer process, avoiding fiber damage caused by manual contact, improving cutting accuracy, array consistency, and product yield. This adapts to the high-quality requirements of high-speed, miniaturized optical modules for fiber arrays, providing equipment support for large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 : This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 : This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a side view structural diagram of the frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 : An embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A;

[0022] Figure 5 : An embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section B;

[0023] Attached diagram labels: 10-Frame, 11-Cutting station, 12-Fiber stripping station, 13-Start button, 14-Emergency stop button, 15-Human machine interface, 16-Tri-color work light, 17-Protective enclosure, 20-Single industrial camera vision module, 21-Vision control screen, 30-Jig loading mechanism, 31-First linear motor, 32-First forward / backward displacement module, 33-First storage bin, 34-Jig unloading mechanism, 35-Second linear motor, 36-Second forward / backward displacement module, 37-Second storage bin, 38-Defective product temporary storage mechanism, 381 - Third linear motor, 382- Third forward and backward displacement module, 383- Third storage bin, 40- Material handling robot, 41- Clamping assembly, 50- Fixture, 60- Fiber optic rack, 61- Drive motor, 62- Drive roller, 63- Driven roller, 70- Positioning plate, 71- Pressure plate, 72- Downward pressure cylinder, 80- Cutting device, 90- Reverse motor, 91- Upper blade, 92- Lower blade, 93- Heating plate, 94- Upward and downward drive cylinder, 95- Upper blade holder, 96- Lower blade holder, 97- Connecting block, 98- Mounting base, 99- Linear module. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the structural features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0025] This embodiment: as follows Figure 1-5As shown, the fully automated fiber optic array cutting and processing equipment includes a frame 10 and a linkage control system. The frame 10 is surrounded by a protective enclosure 17. The frame 10 integrates a cutting station 11, a fiber stripping station 12, a vision judgment system, a fixture stacking and circulation mechanism, and a material handling robot 40. The vision judgment system is used to detect the quality of the optical fibers processed at the cutting station 11 and the fiber stripping station 12. The fixture stacking and circulation mechanism includes a fixture feeding mechanism 30, a fixture unloading mechanism 34, and a defective product temporary storage mechanism 38, all of which can hold fixtures 50 with V-groove ceramic substrates that carry the optical fibers. The cutting station 11 is equipped with an optical fiber feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a cutting device 80. The optical fiber feeding mechanism and the fixture feeding mechanism 30 are arranged opposite each other on the front and rear sides of the cutting station 11, with the positioning mechanism located between them. The cutting device 80 is positioned above the cutting station 11. The fiber stripping station 12 is equipped with a fiber stripping mechanism, which is arranged opposite to the fixture unloading mechanism 34 on the front and rear sides of the fiber stripping station 12. The cutting station 11 and the fiber stripping station 12 achieve automatic transfer of fixture 50 through the material transfer robot 40, replacing manual operation and enabling 24-hour unmanned continuous operation. This effectively solves the industry pain points of traditional manual transfer, such as long time consumption, large positioning error, and cumbersome fixture loading and unloading.

[0026] The transfer robot 40 is responsible for the entire process of loading, unloading, and transferring the fixture 50. Working in conjunction with the fixture loading mechanism 30, it precisely transfers the empty fixture 50 to the cutting station 11. Working with the fixture unloading mechanism 34, it transfers the finished fixture 50 to a designated area. Simultaneously, it undertakes the stable transfer of the fixture 50 between the cutting station 11 and the fiber stripping station 12, and, during the transfer process, it works in conjunction with a vision system to simultaneously perform quality inspection. The transfer robot 40 adopts a multi-axis structure, using a common three-axis industrial robot as the material handling component. Its repeatability is ±0.01mm. The end effector is equipped with a clamping component 41 and a force control sensor, with a clamping force adjustment range of 0.5-5N. This ensures stable clamping of the fixture and optical fiber while preventing damage to the fiber coating. When a defective product is detected, the transfer robot 40 automatically transfers the corresponding fixture 50 to a temporary storage location for defective products to prevent disruption to subsequent processes. The control and drive method of the material handling robot 40 follows conventional industrial technology. This automated transfer and loading / unloading design can significantly reduce labor costs by 80%, while eliminating human error and improving product consistency. Furthermore, the material handling robot 40 can also be replaced by a Cartesian coordinate robot or a collaborative robot. The Cartesian coordinate robot is equipped with a precision ball screw drive, maintaining a positioning accuracy of ±0.01mm; the collaborative robot has collision detection capabilities, making it suitable for operation in confined spaces. This diverse selection can meet the needs of different production scenarios and enhance the equipment's flexible production capabilities.

[0027] The linkage control system includes a PLC control system and a motion control card. The motion control card is used for high-precision motion trajectory control of the material handling robot 40, the positioning mechanism, and the cutting device 80. The PLC control system is connected to the fiber optic feeding mechanism, the positioning mechanism, the cutting device 80, the fiber stripping mechanism, the vision judgment system, the fixture feeding mechanism 30, the fixture unloading mechanism 34, and the material handling robot 40. It is used to receive status feedback signals from each mechanism, output motion control commands, and coordinate the timing linkage of each station to realize a fully automated processing flow of fiber optic positioning, cutting, stripping, detection, and transfer. The PLC control system is equipped with a PLC controller, operation buttons, and a human-machine interface (HMI) 15. It incorporates a conventional adaptive control algorithm based on visual feature recognition and sensor data matching. This algorithm is a mature technology in the field of fiber optic processing equipment. Its core functionality involves integrating the detection signals from a visual judgment system and a laser diameter measuring sensor to identify the fiber type. The visual judgment system acquires images of the fiber cross-sectional shape and array arrangement characteristics, while the laser diameter measuring sensor simultaneously acquires fiber core diameter data. After normalizing these signals, the algorithm matches them with a pre-stored standard operating parameter library based on conventional feature thresholds in the field: single-mode fiber core diameter 8-10μm, multimode fiber core diameter 50 / 62.5μm, loose fiber as a single strand without array, and ribbon fiber as a multi-strand array package. The parameter library is a standard industry configuration, pre-stored with cutting power of 5-20W and cutting speed of 1-5 for different fiber types. The system can automatically identify different types of optical fibers, such as single-mode, multi-mode, loose fiber, and ribbon fiber, with parameters including mm / s, fiber stripping heating temperature of 60-120℃, and fiber stripping tension of 1-3N. It can match the corresponding operating parameters with one click, eliminating the need for manual adjustment during the matching process and ensuring the synchronization and accuracy of the entire operation. The operation buttons include a start button 13 and an emergency stop button 14. Combined with the human-machine interface 15, the equipment operation process is simplified. The motion control card ensures that the movements of each mechanism are precisely synchronized, providing stable control support for unmanned operation and laying a solid foundation for flexible production. The operation buttons include a start button 13 and an emergency stop button 14. Combined with the human-machine interface 15, the equipment operation process is simplified. The motion control card ensures that the movements of each mechanism are precisely synchronized, providing stable control support for unmanned operation and laying a solid foundation for flexible production. At the same time, a three-color work light 16 is set on the top of the frame 10 to display the corresponding working status.

[0028] The optical fiber feeding mechanism consists of an optical fiber rack 60, a conveyor roller assembly, and a drive motor 61. The optical fiber rack 60 is located on one side of the conveyor roller assembly and is used to stably feed optical fiber materials into the assembly. The conveyor roller assembly includes drive rollers 62 and driven rollers 63 arranged at intervals, forming a conveying channel adapted to the diameter of the optical fiber. The drive shaft of the drive motor 61 is connected to the drive rollers 62 to ensure uniform and precise feeding of the optical fiber. The optical fiber feeding mechanism precisely docks with the positioning mechanism of the cutting station 11, replacing manual feeding with automated conveying, which not only improves feeding efficiency and stability but also avoids damage to the optical fiber caused by manual contact. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning plate 70, a pressure plate 71, and a pressing cylinder 72. The positioning plate 70 is located at the outlet of the conveying channel and precisely matches the V-groove of the V-groove ceramic substrate on the fixture 50. The pressure plate 71 is connected to the pressing cylinder 72 and is driven by the pressing cylinder 72 to move up and down, achieving stable pre-positioning of the optical fiber. The positioning mechanism and cutting device work together precisely, with a pre-positioning accuracy of ±0.01mm, ultimately ensuring an overall positioning accuracy of ±5μm for the fiber array. This effectively reduces cutting deviation, improves product consistency, and meets the high-precision processing requirements of high-speed optical modules.

[0029] The cutting device 80 employs a fiber laser cutting assembly, equipped with a conventional fiber laser cutting head. The output end faces the surface of the fiber to be cut. The laser power, cutting speed, and focal length can be adjusted via a PLC control system to achieve precise fiber cutting. Depending on the actual processing requirements, the cutting device 80 can also use a diamond tool cutting assembly, an ultrasonic cutting assembly, or a precision scribing cutting assembly. The ultrasonic cutting assembly is suitable for small-core-diameter fibers, with a cutting angle ≤ ±0.5°. The precision scribing cutting assembly controls the cutting depth via a ball screw drive, with kerf damage ≤ 2μm, and can adapt to processing requirements of different precision standards and fiber types.

[0030] The fiber stripping mechanism includes a stripping blade assembly and a retracting motor 90. The stripping blade assembly consists of a mounting base 98, an upper blade 91, a lower blade 92, a heating plate 93, and an up-and-down drive cylinder 94. The up-and-down drive cylinder 94 is mounted on the upper end of the mounting base 98, which is connected to the retracting motor 90 via a linear module 99, allowing it to move back and forth. The lower blade 92 is mounted on the mounting base 98 via a lower blade holder 96, and the upper blade 91 is positioned above the lower blade 92 via an upper blade holder 95. The upper blade holder 95 is connected to the telescopic rod of the up-and-down drive cylinder 94 via a connecting block 97, allowing it to move up and down. The heating plate 93 is located inside the lower blade holder 96 and is equipped with an independent temperature control module, allowing for flexible temperature adjustment based on the fiber coating material. The fiber stripping mechanism has precise and controllable stripping length with a length error of ≤±0.1mm. There is no cladding damage during the stripping process, which can effectively ensure the integrity of the fiber end face and help improve the product yield to 99.2%.

[0031] The jig loading mechanism 30 and jig unloading mechanism 34 of the jig stacking and circulation mechanism are structurally compatible and both have high-precision positioning capabilities. The defective product temporary storage mechanism 38 is located between the jig loading mechanism 30 and the jig unloading mechanism 34. The jig loading mechanism 30 includes a first linear motor 31, a first forward and backward displacement module 32, and a first storage bin 33. The first storage bin 33 is installed on the first forward and backward displacement module 32 and is driven by the first linear motor 31 to move precisely toward the cutting station 11 with a positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm. The first storage bin 33 can be a multi-layer storage bin, a rotary bin, or a drawer-type rack. The multi-layer storage bin is suitable for storing small to medium batches of jigs 50. The rotary bin adopts a ring arrangement and realizes automatic supply of jigs 50 through an indexing plate. The drawer-type rack has a layered pull-out design and is suitable for storing large-size jigs 50. The fixture unloading mechanism 34 includes a second linear motor 35, a second forward and backward displacement module 36, and a second storage bin 37. The second storage bin 37 is mounted on the second forward and backward displacement module 36 and is driven by the second linear motor 35 to move precisely toward the fiber stripping station 12 with a positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm. After receiving the processed fixture 50, the second storage bin 37 unloads the V-groove ceramic substrate from the fixture 50. After unloading the V-groove ceramic substrate, the built-in brush cleaning unit of the fixture unloading mechanism 34 has a cleaning coverage rate of up to 98%, which can effectively remove impurities from the surface of the fixture 50. At the same time, it is used in conjunction with a positioning pin calibration structure with a calibration accuracy of ±0.01mm to complete the position reset of the fixture 50, realize the closed-loop cycle replenishment of the fixture 50, reduce the idle time of the fixture 50, reduce the wear and tear of the fixture 50, and ensure the continuous operation capability of the equipment. The defective product temporary storage mechanism 38 includes a third linear motor 381, a third forward and backward displacement module 382, ​​and a third storage bin 383. The third storage bin 383 is installed on the third forward and backward displacement module 382 and is driven to move back and forth by the third linear motor 381 to transport the temporarily stored defective products out.

[0032] The vision judgment system can use a single industrial camera vision module 20, a binocular vision module, or a laser displacement sensor, and is connected to a vision control panel 21. It calculates offsets through two-dimensional or three-dimensional coordinate acquisition, with a positioning offset calculation accuracy of ±0.5μm and a detection efficiency of up to 5 frames per second. It is adaptable to the detection needs of different core diameters (80-1500μm) and various fiber types, including single-mode, multi-mode, loose fiber, and ribbon fiber. The detection items cover fiber arrangement position, spacing, stripping length, end-face integrity, and cladding damage. Quality inspection is completed simultaneously during the transfer process of the fixture 50, avoiding secondary damage to the fiber caused by manual contact and enabling real-time screening of defective products. This significantly improves product yield and consistency, meeting the high-quality requirements of high-speed, miniaturized optical modules for fiber arrays.

[0033] In operation, the linkage control system issues a command, and the fixture feeding mechanism 30 moves the fixture 50 with the V-groove ceramic substrate to be processed to the picking position. The transfer robot 40 performs a gripping action, accurately transferring and positioning the fixture 50 to the cutting station 11, completing the supply of the fixture 50. The fiber feeding mechanism outputs a fiber of a specified length according to preset parameters, and simultaneously completes the automatic placement and initial fixation of the fiber in the V-groove of the V-groove ceramic substrate. The cutting device 80 starts and precisely cuts the fiber to obtain the fiber end face that meets the process requirements. The transfer robot 40 picks up the fixture 50 and moves it to the single industrial camera vision module 20. The vision judgment system performs image acquisition and data analysis on the fiber array in the V-groove ceramic substrate to determine whether the arrangement position and spacing of the fiber meet the accuracy requirement of ±5μm. If the inspection is qualified, it proceeds to the next process. If the inspection is unqualified, the linkage control system drives the transfer robot 40 to transfer the fixture 50 to the defective product temporary storage mechanism 38 to avoid affecting subsequent operations. The transfer robot 40 picks up the qualified fixture 50 and moves it to the fiber stripping station 12. The fiber stripping mechanism strips the optical fiber to obtain a product that meets the process requirements. The transfer robot 40 then picks up the fixture 50 again and moves it to the single-set industrial camera vision module 20. The vision judgment system performs a second visual inspection, comprehensively inspecting the fiber stripping length, end face integrity, and cladding damage to confirm that there are no fiber stripping defects or end face damage. The transfer robot 40 then moves the qualified fixture 50 to the fixture unloading mechanism 34 to unload the V-groove ceramic substrate. After unloading the V-groove ceramic substrate, the brush cleaning unit removes impurities from the surface of the fixture 50, and the positioning pin calibration structure resets the fixture 50, completing a single fixture 50 cycle. Simultaneously, the fixture stacking and circulation mechanism automatically replenishes new fixtures 50 to be used through the transfer robot 40 or an external robot, starting the next round of unmanned operation.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the technical solutions of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array, comprising a rack and a linkage control system, characterized in that: The rack is provided with a cutting station, a fiber stripping station, a visual judgment system, a jig stacking circulation mechanism and a material moving manipulator, the visual judgment system is used for quality detection of the optical fiber processed by the cutting station and the fiber stripping station, the jig stacking circulation mechanism comprises a jig feeding mechanism, a jig discharging mechanism and a defective product temporary storage mechanism, the jig feeding mechanism and the jig discharging mechanism are used for placing the jig with a V-shaped groove base plate, the cutting station is provided with an optical fiber feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism and a cutting device, the optical fiber feeding mechanism and the jig feeding mechanism are oppositely arranged at two sides of the cutting station, the positioning mechanism is arranged between the optical fiber feeding mechanism and the jig feeding mechanism, and the cutting device is arranged above the cutting station, the fiber stripping station is provided with a fiber stripping mechanism, the fiber stripping mechanism and the jig discharging mechanism are oppositely arranged at two sides of the fiber stripping station, the material moving manipulator is used for feeding and discharging the jig, specifically comprising moving the empty jig to the cutting station in cooperation with the jig feeding mechanism, moving the jig after processing to the designated area in cooperation with the jig discharging mechanism, transferring the jig carrying the optical fiber between the cutting station and the fiber stripping station, and cooperating with the visual judgment system to complete quality detection in the optical fiber transfer process, moving the defective product to the defective product temporary storage mechanism, the linkage control system comprises a PLC control system and a motion control card, the motion control card is used for high-precision motion trajectory control of the material moving manipulator, the positioning mechanism and the cutting device, and the PLC control system is respectively connected with the optical fiber feeding mechanism, the positioning mechanism, the cutting device, the fiber stripping mechanism, the visual judgment system, the jig feeding mechanism, the jig discharging mechanism and the material moving manipulator in signal connection, used for receiving the state feedback signal of each mechanism, outputting the action control instruction and coordinating the timing linkage of each station, realizing the full-automatic processing flow of optical fiber positioning, cutting, stripping, detection and transfer.

2. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical fiber feeding mechanism comprises an optical fiber rack, a conveying roller group and a transmission motor, the optical fiber rack is arranged at one side of the conveying roller group and used for conveying optical fiber materials to the conveying roller group, the conveying roller group comprises transmission rollers and driven rollers arranged at intervals, a conveying channel adapted to the diameter of the optical fiber is formed between the transmission rollers and the driven rollers, and the driving shaft of the transmission motor is in transmission connection with the transmission rollers.

3. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism comprises a positioning plate, a pressing plate and a downward pressing cylinder, the positioning plate is arranged at the conveying channel, the pressing plate is connected with the downward pressing cylinder and can be driven to move up and down by the downward pressing cylinder.

4. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The cutting device is one of a laser cutting assembly, a diamond cutter cutting assembly, an ultrasonic cutting assembly and a precise scraping type cutting assembly.

5. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The fiber stripping mechanism comprises a fiber stripping knife assembly and a backward motor, the fiber stripping knife assembly comprises a mounting seat, an upper knife edge, a lower knife edge, a heating plate and an up-down driving cylinder, the up-down driving cylinder is installed at the upper end of the mounting seat, the mounting seat is connected with the backward motor through a linear module and can be driven to move forward and backward by the backward motor, the lower knife edge is installed on the mounting seat through a lower knife seat, the upper knife edge is installed above the lower knife edge through an upper knife seat, the upper knife seat is connected with the telescopic rod of the up-down driving cylinder through a connecting block and can be driven to move up and down by the up-down driving cylinder, and the heating plate is arranged at the inner side of the lower knife seat.

6. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The jig feeding mechanism comprises a first linear motor, a first front-back displacement module and a first storage bin.

7. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The jig discharging mechanism comprises a second linear motor, a second front-back displacement module and a second storage bin.

8. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The material moving manipulator is one of a multi-axis manipulator, a Cartesian manipulator and a collaborative robot.

9. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The PLC control system comprises a PLC controller, operation buttons and a man-machine interface.

10. The full-automatic cutting and processing equipment for fiber array according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The visual judgment system is one of a single-group industrial camera visual module, a binocular visual module and a laser displacement sensor.