Optical fiber jumper wire assembling equipment and jumper wire assembling method

Abstract

The invention discloses optical fiber patch cord assembling equipment which comprises a rack, an annular transmission device, a tail connecting sleeve assembling device, a heat shrink tube assembling device, an insertion core assembling device, an insertion core front sleeve assembling device, a positioning adhesive tape assembling device, an image acquisition assembly and a carrying manipulator. The annular conveying device is provided with a plurality of clamping mechanisms. The invention further discloses a jumper wire assembling method. The annular transmission device drives the clamping mechanism to move along a preset track, so that an optical fiber material sequentially passes through a plurality of assembling stations such as the tail connecting sleeve assembling device, the heat shrink tube assembling device and the insertion core assembling device, finished product discharging is completed in cooperation with a carrying mechanical arm, and a full-process automatic production line of feeding, assembling, detecting and discharging is formed; the automation degree, the production efficiency and the product percent of pass are improved, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of fiber optic patch cord processing equipment, and specifically to a fiber optic patch cord assembly device and patch cord assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic patch cords, as indispensable connecting components in fiber optic communication systems, are widely used in communication equipment rooms, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), local area networks (LANs), optical sensors, and other scenarios. Their assembly precision directly affects the stability and efficiency of optical signal transmission. The assembly process of fiber optic patch cords requires the sequential assembly of multiple components, including the tail connector, heat shrink tubing, ferrule, ferrule front sleeve, and positioning tape. This process is complex and demands extremely high precision in the alignment of each component.

[0003] Currently, fiber optic patch cord assembly is mostly carried out manually or semi-automatically. In manual assembly, operators must manually complete a series of actions such as loading, positioning, assembling, bundling, and unloading of various components. This is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale mass production, but also prone to misalignment and loosening due to human error, severely affecting product quality consistency. To address these issues, semi-automatic assembly equipment has been invented to process each step separately. However, existing semi-automatic equipment typically only automates one or a few assembly steps. The lack of efficient collaborative transmission mechanisms between assembly stations necessitates manual material transfer and station switching, resulting in low automation levels and inefficient process connections, thus impacting the efficiency of fiber optic patch cord production. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of current technology by providing a fiber optic patch cord assembly device and method, aiming to solve the technical problems of slow efficiency and low automation in existing fiber optic patch cords.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to achieve the above objectives is as follows: A fiber optic patch cord assembly device includes: The frame is equipped with a ring-shaped transmission device, which has multiple clamping mechanisms spaced at intervals according to the assembly station spacing. The clamping mechanisms are connected to the ring-shaped transmission device and move along a preset trajectory. The ring-shaped transmission device is used for conveying optical fiber materials. The tail connector assembly device is provided with an assembly station on the frame. The assembly station is located on one side of the annular conveyor. The tail connector assembly device is located at the right end of the assembly station on the frame. The tail connector assembly device is used for feeding and assembling the tail connector material. A heat shrink tubing assembly device is mounted on a frame and located at the left end of the tail connecting assembly device. The heat shrink tubing assembly device is used for feeding and assembling heat shrink tubing materials. A core assembly device is mounted on a frame and located at the left end of the heat shrink tubing assembly device. The core assembly device is used for feeding and assembling core materials. A front-end assembly device for inserts is provided on the frame and located at the left end of the insert assembly device. The front-end assembly device for inserts is used for feeding and assembling the material for the front-end assembly of inserts. A positioning tape assembly device is mounted on a frame and positioned at the left end of the front assembly device of the insert. The positioning tape assembly device is used for feeding and assembling positioning tape materials. A handling robot is mounted on the frame and positioned at the left end of the positioning tape assembly device. The handling robot is used to unload and load the assembled product from the clamping mechanism. Multiple image acquisition components are arranged at intervals on the ring transmission device, and the imaging ends of the image acquisition components are respectively connected to the tail assembly device, heat shrink tubing assembly device, ferrule assembly device, ferrule front assembly device and positioning tape assembly device. The image acquisition components are used to acquire position images of the optical fiber materials and materials to be assembled at the corresponding assembly stations to realize assembly alignment guidance and assembly quality inspection.

[0006] As a further improvement, the ring transmission device includes: The first bracket is fixedly mounted on the frame. Both ends of the first bracket are provided with a first rotating shaft. Each first rotating shaft is provided with two spaced gear disks. The front and rear sides of the first bracket are provided with two guide rails arranged in an up-down manner. A first servo motor is provided with a first reducer assembly, which is fixedly installed in the frame. The drive end of the first reducer assembly is connected to one of the first rotating shafts, and the first servo motor is used to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate. Two first chains are respectively sleeved on two gear disks on the same horizontal line and form a synchronous meshing transmission connection. The clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the first chains and slides in cooperation with the guide rail.

[0007] As a further improvement, the clamping mechanism includes: The fixed plate has two spaced guide wheel assemblies on its back side, and the two guide wheel assemblies are respectively disposed in the guide rail to form a sliding connection; the fixed plate also has two fixing buckles on its back side, and the fixing buckles are respectively fixedly connected to one of the links in the first chain; A hook assembly is located on the lower front side of the fixing plate and is used to hang the fiber optic patch cord material. Two gripper assemblies are arranged symmetrically on the upper front of the fixing plate. The spacing between the two gripper assemblies is adapted to the processing length of the fiber optic patch cord end, and is used to clamp and fix the end of the fiber optic patch cord. The gripper assembly includes a first support, a first clamping block, a first pressing block, and two first locking blocks. The first support is provided with a mounting part for fixing the two first locking blocks. A first gap is provided between the two first locking blocks for the movement of the first clamping block. The first support is provided with a first sliding cavity. The first pressing block is disposed in the first sliding cavity to form a sliding connection. A first spring is provided between the first pressing block and the first sliding cavity for the first pressing block to reset. The first support is also provided with a first rotating shaft. The first clamping block is provided with a first connecting block, and the first clamping block and the first connecting block form a right angle shape. The first connecting block is set on the first rotating shaft to form a rotatable connection, so that the first clamping block can swing within a first distance. The end of the first clamping block is also provided with an extension, the extension is provided with a second sliding groove, the second sliding groove is provided with a second guide rod, the first pressing block is provided with a U-shaped part, and the second guide rod is set in the U-shaped part to form a hinged connection. Both first blocks are provided with guide openings, and each guide opening is provided with a positioning slot for positioning the optical fiber bundle.

[0008] As a further improvement, both the tail connector assembly device and the insert assembly device include: The first vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a first material channel with a first discharge port. The first vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of tail-connecting sleeve materials or insert materials. The first pressing component has a second bracket at the first discharge port. The second bracket has a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate. The first pressing component is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate and positioned above the first discharge port. The first pressing component is used to separate and position the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material. The first clamping assembly is provided on the second mounting plate with a first pushing assembly. The first clamping assembly is disposed on the first pushing assembly. The first clamping assembly includes a first rotary cylinder and a first gripper cylinder. The first gripper cylinder is disposed on the rotating shaft of the first rotary cylinder. The first clamping assembly is used to clamp and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material at the first discharge port on the first material channel. The first insertion assembly includes a first cylinder, which is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first pressing assembly and facing the annular transmission device. The first cylinder is provided with a first connecting seat, and the first connecting seat is provided with a second gripper cylinder. The first insertion assembly is used to grip and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material of the first clamping assembly and perform insertion assembly. The second cylinder is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first cylinder. The second cylinder is equipped with a first top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The third cylinder is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the second cylinder. The third cylinder is equipped with a third pressure block, a third pressure rod, and a third V-groove positioning block. The third cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The first linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The first linear module is equipped with a first slide and a second servo motor. The first slide is equipped with a fourth cylinder that moves back and forth toward the first vibrating plate. The drive end of the fourth cylinder is equipped with a third gripper cylinder. The first linear module is used to drive the third gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

[0009] As a further improvement, the heat shrink tubing assembly device includes: The second vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a second material channel with a second discharge port. The second vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of heat shrink tubing materials. The second adjustment assembly includes a third bracket, the third bracket is provided with a third mounting plate, the top of the third mounting plate is provided with a third linear module, the third linear module is provided with a third slide, the third slide is provided with a vertically arranged fifth cylinder, the fifth cylinder is provided with a fourth gripper cylinder for gripping heat shrink tubing material, the third mounting plate is also provided with a third rotary cylinder, the third rotary cylinder is provided with a third pin assembly for inserting heat shrink tubing material; The fourth clamping assembly is disposed on the third mounting plate and below the third rotary cylinder. The fourth clamping assembly includes a sixth cylinder that moves toward the annular transmission device and a fifth gripper cylinder disposed on the drive end of the sixth cylinder. The seventh cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate and positioned below the third rotary cylinder. The seventh cylinder is equipped with a second top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The eighth cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate and positioned below the seventh cylinder. The eighth cylinder is equipped with an eighth pressure block, an eighth pressure rod, and an eighth V-groove positioning block. The eighth cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The second linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The second linear module is equipped with a second slide and a third servo motor. The second slide is equipped with a ninth cylinder that reciprocates toward the second vibrating plate. The drive end of the ninth cylinder is equipped with a sixth gripper cylinder. The second linear module is used to drive the sixth gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

[0010] As a further improvement, the ferrule front fitting device includes: The third vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a third material channel with a third discharge port. The third vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of the core insert material. The third pressing assembly is provided with a fourth bracket at the third discharge port. The fourth bracket is provided with a fourth mounting plate and a fifth mounting plate. The third pressing assembly is fixedly mounted on the fourth mounting plate and positioned above the third discharge port. The third pressing assembly is used to separate and position the material in front of the insert. The third clamping assembly is provided on the fifth mounting plate with a third pushing assembly. The third clamping assembly is disposed on the third pushing assembly. The third clamping assembly includes a fourth rotary cylinder and a seventh gripper cylinder. The seventh gripper cylinder is disposed on the rotating shaft of the fourth rotary cylinder. The third clamping assembly is used to clamp and feed the insert front sleeve material at the third discharge port on the third material channel. The third insertion assembly includes a tenth cylinder, which is located on the fourth bracket and below the third pressing assembly and facing the annular transmission device. The tenth cylinder is provided with a tenth connecting seat, and the tenth connecting seat is provided with an eighth gripper cylinder. The third insertion assembly is used to grip and feed the insert front sleeve material of the third clamping assembly and perform insertion assembly. The eleventh cylinder is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the tenth cylinder. The eleventh cylinder is equipped with an eleventh top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The twelfth cylinder is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the eleventh cylinder. The twelfth cylinder is equipped with a twelfth pressure block, a twelfth pressure block is equipped with a twelfth pressure rod, and a twelfth pressure rod is equipped with a twelfth V-groove positioning block. The twelfth cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The third linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The third linear module is equipped with a third slide and a fourth servo motor. The third slide is equipped with a thirteenth cylinder that moves back and forth toward the third vibratory plate. The drive end of the thirteenth cylinder is equipped with a ninth gripper cylinder. The third linear module is used to drive the ninth gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

[0011] As a further improvement, the positioning tape assembly device includes: Support rod one, the support rod one is provided with platform one, the support rod one fixes the platform one on the frame; The material tray is equipped with a rotating shaft, and the material tray is fixedly mounted on the platform through the rotating shaft to realize the placement of tape materials; A tape positioning assembly is provided. The platform has an opening, and the tape positioning assembly is located on the side of the opening. The tape positioning assembly includes a fixed clamping block and a fourteenth cylinder. The fourteenth cylinder is located behind the fixed clamping block, and the driving end of the fourteenth cylinder has a movable clamping block facing the fixed clamping block. A tape stretching assembly is disposed on the other side of the opening. The tape stretching assembly includes a fifteenth cylinder, a second guide rail with a slider, and a tenth gripper cylinder. The fifteenth cylinder and the second guide rail with a slider are arranged in parallel on the platform. The tenth gripper cylinder is disposed on the second guide rail with a slider to form a sliding connection. The drive end of the fifteenth cylinder is connected to the tenth gripper cylinder. A cutting assembly is provided below the tape positioning assembly. The cutting assembly includes a sixteenth cylinder, a slider guide rail three, and a cutting blade three. The slider guide rail three is provided with a slidingly connected connecting seat three. The cutting blade three is provided on the connecting seat three and is located at the opening. The driving end of the sixteenth cylinder is connected to the connecting seat three. A tape bundling assembly includes a guide rail, a lead screw module, and a through-shaft linear servo motor. A slider group is provided below the opening. The guide rail is set in the slider group to form a sliding connection. The through-shaft linear servo motor is fixed on the support rod one. The end of the through-shaft linear servo motor facing the direction of the annular transmission device is provided with a fixing block two. The fixing block two is provided with a U-shaped pressing block. Multiple guide rollers are arranged on the platform.

[0012] As a further improvement, the handling robot includes: Linear module one, which is mounted on the frame, is equipped with a servo motor and a slide table. Driven by the servo motor, the linear module one drives the slide table to make linear movements, thereby clamping and unloading the processed product from the clamping mechanism. The end clamping assembly includes a mounting base on the top of the slide table, the end clamping assembly being mounted on the mounting base, and the end clamping assembly including a seventeenth cylinder facing the clamping mechanism, the seventeenth cylinder having a mounting block three, and the mounting block three having two spaced-apart eleventh gripper cylinders. Two spaced-apart eighteenth cylinders are provided. A mounting block is provided below the mounting base. The two eighteenth cylinders are spaced-apart on the mounting block. Each eighteenth cylinder is provided with a top block four for pressing the first pressing block. The nineteenth cylinder is vertically mounted on the mounting base one. The driving end of the nineteenth cylinder is provided with the twentieth cylinder. The pushing direction of the twentieth cylinder is towards the annular transmission device. The driving end of the twentieth cylinder is provided with the mounting block two. The mounting block two is provided with the twelfth gripper cylinder. The twelfth gripper cylinder includes a hook block and a parallel block. When the hook block and the parallel block are closed, they form a hook groove for fixing a portion of the optical fiber bundle.

[0013] As a further improvement, the unloading end of the frame is also provided with a hanging frame, the hanging frame is provided with multiple brackets, the brackets are provided with multiple spaced hanging rods, and the bottom of the hanging frame is provided with multiple casters; a crossbar is also provided below the unloading end of the frame, the crossbar is provided with a twenty-first cylinder for fixing the hanging frame, the crossbar is provided with multiple L-shaped blocks, and the twenty-first cylinder is provided with a pressure block.

[0014] As a further improvement, a patch cord assembly method for implementing the fiber optic patch cord assembly device includes the following steps: S1. Loading and positioning: Hang the fiber optic patch cord material on the hook assembly of the clamping mechanism of the ring transmission device. At the same time, the two jaw assemblies of the clamping mechanism clamp and fix the end of the fiber optic patch cord to ensure that the end of the fiber optic bundle is embedded in the positioning slot of the first card block. S2 Circular Conveying: The first servo motor of the circular conveying device is started, and the first rotating shaft is driven to rotate through the first reducer assembly. This drives the first chain and the clamping mechanism fixedly connected to the first chain to move synchronously along the guide rail, so that the clamping mechanism carries the optical fiber material through the tail connecting set assembly device, heat shrink tubing assembly device, ferrule assembly device, ferrule front set assembly device and positioning tape assembly device in sequence. S3. Sequential Assembly of Multiple Components: When the clamping mechanism moves to the corresponding assembly station, each assembly device sequentially completes the feeding and assembly of the corresponding materials under the alignment guidance of the image acquisition component, specifically including the following steps: S31. Tail-end connector assembly: One of the image acquisition components acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the tail-end connector assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The first vibratory plate of the tail-end connector assembly device arranges the tail-end connector material array and then conveys it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The first pressing component separates and positions the tail-end connector material. The first clamping component clamps the tail-end connector material and conveys it to the first insertion component at the designated position. The first insertion component initially inserts the tail-end connector material into the end of the optical fiber. The first linear module drives the third gripper cylinder to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the third cylinder drives the third V-groove positioning block of the third pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The second cylinder drives the first top block to press the first pressing block of the gripper assembly to open and close the gripper assembly to loosen or clamp the end of the optical fiber bundle. The assembly of the tail-end connector material is completed in conjunction with the first linear module. After the assembly is completed, the assembly of the next material is carried out. S32. Heat shrink tubing assembly: Another image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the heat shrink tubing assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The second vibrating plate of the heat shrink tubing assembly device arranges the heat shrink tubing material array and then conveys it to the second outlet through the second material channel. The third pin assembly of the third rotary cylinder is in a horizontal state. The second material channel feeds the heat shrink tubing material into the third pin assembly. The third rotary cylinder adjusts the heat shrink tubing material to a vertical state and aligns it coaxially with the end of the optical fiber bundle. The third linear module drives the fifth cylinder to clamp and transport the heat shrink tubing material on the third pin assembly to the fourth clamp assembly. The fourth clamp assembly delivers the heat shrink tubing material to the end of the optical fiber bundle. At the same time, the eighth cylinder drives the eighth V-groove positioning block of the eighth pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The seventh cylinder drives the second top block to press the first pressing block to adjust the gripper assembly. The second linear module drives the sixth gripper cylinder to lift and stretch the optical fiber bundle and then insert and assemble the heat shrink tubing material into the corresponding position of the optical fiber. S33. Fence assembly: The image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the ferrule assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The first vibratory plate of the ferrule assembly device arranges the ferrule material array and then transports it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The feeding, positioning, clamping and insertion assembly process of the tail connecting set assembly in S31 is repeated to complete the assembly of the ferrule material at the corresponding end of the optical fiber. S34. Fence Pre-assembly: The image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the ferrule pre-assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The third vibratory plate of the ferrule pre-assembly device arranges the ferrule pre-assembly material array and then conveys it to the third outlet through the third material channel. The third pressing component separates and positions the ferrule pre-assembly material. The third clamping component clamps the ferrule pre-assembly material and conveys it to the third insertion component at the designated position. The third insertion component initially inserts the ferrule pre-assembly material into the end of the optical fiber. The third linear module drives the ninth gripper cylinder to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the twelfth cylinder drives the twelfth V-groove positioning block of the twelfth pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The eleventh cylinder drives the eleventh top block to press the first pressing block to adjust the gripper assembly to loosen or clamp the end of the optical fiber bundle. The assembly of the ferrule pre-assembly material is completed in conjunction with the third linear module. After the assembly is completed, the assembly of the next material is carried out. S35. Positioning Tape Assembly: The material tray of the positioning tape assembly device releases tape material. After being guided by multiple guide rollers, the tape material is conveyed to the tape positioning component. The fifteenth cylinder of the tape stretching component drives the tenth gripper cylinder to move along the second guide rail of the tape slider, stretching the tape to the preset length and tensioning it at the opening. Then, the through shaft linear servo motor of the tape bundling component drives the U-shaped pressing block to move, wrapping the tape around the end of the optical fiber 2-3 times and pressing it to achieve bundling. After the bundling is completed, it resets. The fourteenth cylinder drives the movable clamping block to cooperate with the fixed clamping block to position the tape. The sixteenth cylinder of the cutting component drives the third cutter to move along the third guide rail of the tape slider to cut the tape, completing the assembly of the positioning tape at the corresponding position of the optical fiber. Then, the tape stretching component stretches the tape head and puts it in a waiting state. S4. Image Detection: During the operation of each assembly station, the image acquisition component at the corresponding position captures the assembly status in real time, performs visual inspection on the assembly position accuracy and assembly integrity, and issues an alarm signal and suspends the operation of the corresponding station when the inspection fails. S5. Finished Product Unloading: The ring transmission device transports the fully assembled fiber optic patch cord products to the unloading station. The linear module one of the handling robot drives the slide one to move to the designated position. The eighteenth cylinder drives the top block four to press the first pressing block to release the gripper assembly. The seventeenth cylinder of the end clamping assembly drives the eleventh gripper cylinder to clamp the fiber optic patch cord end. The nineteenth cylinder drives the twentieth cylinder to move. The twentieth cylinder drives the hook block and parallel block of the twelfth gripper cylinder to close and clamp the fiber optic bundle. Then, the linear module one drives the slide one to transport the finished product to the hanging rod fixed on the end bracket.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention uses a ring-shaped transmission device to drive a clamping mechanism to move along a preset trajectory, allowing optical fiber materials to sequentially pass through multiple assembly stations such as the tail connector assembly device, heat shrink tubing assembly device, and ferrule assembly device. Combined with a handling robot, this completes the unloading of finished products, forming a fully automated production line of "loading-assembly-inspection-unloading". Each assembly device is equipped with a dedicated feeding mechanism, realizing the automatic arrangement, conveying, and assembly of corresponding materials. No manual intervention is required for material transfer and assembly operations at each stage, effectively solving the problems of low automation and poor process coordination in existing technologies, and significantly improving batch production efficiency. By setting up multiple image acquisition components, each corresponding to a different assembly station, and using CCD cameras to capture positional images of the optical fiber materials and materials to be assembled, precise alignment guidance before assembly and real-time quality inspection during the assembly process are achieved. The signals fed back from the image acquisition components are processed by the control cabinet, allowing for timely adjustment of the material position at the next station, effectively avoiding alignment errors caused by manual assembly and traditional mechanical positioning. Simultaneously, it can detect assembly misalignment, omissions, and other defects in real time and issue alarm signals, preventing defective products from flowing into subsequent processes, significantly improving product assembly accuracy and quality consistency. The clamping mechanism uses hook components to stably hold the optical fiber wires, and two symmetrically arranged gripper components to precisely hold the fiber ends. The gripper components can automatically open and close through the cooperation of pressing blocks and springs, adapting to the wire feeding requirements during the assembly process. The positioning slots of the gripper components are precisely matched with the optical fiber bundle, and combined with the sliding cooperation of the guide wheel components and guide rails, ensures smooth operation of the clamping mechanism during circular transmission, effectively preventing loosening or misalignment of the optical fiber materials during transmission and assembly, providing a stable guarantee for precise assembly in each process.

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment without an outer casing in this embodiment; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A top-down view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ring transmission device in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in this embodiment; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the gripper assembly in this embodiment; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the tail connector assembly device and the insert assembly device in this embodiment; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the tail connector assembly device and the insert assembly device from another angle in this embodiment. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the heat shrink tubing assembly device in this embodiment; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the heat shrink tubing assembly device from another angle in this embodiment; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning tape assembly device in this embodiment; Figure 13 This is a bottom view of the positioning tape assembly device in this embodiment; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the handling robot in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] For examples, see the appendix. Figures 1-14A fiber optic patch cord assembly device 1 includes a frame 2, the frame 2 is provided with a ring transmission device 3, the ring transmission device 3 is provided with a plurality of clamping mechanisms 4 arranged at intervals according to the assembly station spacing, the clamping mechanisms 4 are connected to the ring transmission device 3 by transmission and move along a preset trajectory, and the ring transmission device 3 is used for conveying fiber optic materials.

[0021] The tail connector assembly device 5 is provided on the frame 2, which is equipped with an assembly station 20. The assembly station 20 is located on one side of the annular conveyor 3. The tail connector assembly device 5 is located at the right end of the assembly station 20 on the frame 2. The tail connector assembly device 5 is used for feeding and assembling the tail connector material, thereby realizing the automatic arrangement and assembly of the tail connector and improving automation efficiency.

[0022] The heat shrink tubing assembly device 6 is mounted on the frame 2 and located at the left end of the tail connecting assembly device 5. The heat shrink tubing assembly device 6 is used for feeding and assembling heat shrink tubing materials, realizing automatic arrangement and assembly of heat shrink tubing, and improving automation efficiency.

[0023] Insert assembly device 7 is mounted on frame 2 and located at the left end of heat shrink tubing assembly device 6. Insert assembly device 7 is used for feeding and assembling insert materials, realizing automatic arrangement and assembly of inserts, and improving automation efficiency.

[0024] The insert front assembly device 8 is mounted on the frame 2 and located at the left end of the insert assembly device 7. The insert front assembly device 8 is used for feeding and assembling insert front assembly materials, realizing automatic arrangement and assembly of insert front assembly, and improving automation efficiency.

[0025] The positioning tape assembly device 9 is mounted on the frame 2 and located at the left end of the insert front sleeve assembly device 8. The positioning tape assembly device 9 is used for feeding and assembling positioning tape materials, realizing automatic bundling and wrapping action before grinding of the insert front sleeve, and improving automation efficiency.

[0026] A handling robot 10 is mounted on the frame 2 and positioned at the left end of the positioning tape assembly device 9. The handling robot 10 is used to unload and load the assembled product from the clamping mechanism 4, realizing automatic handling and unloading of the product after processing, thereby improving automation efficiency. Multiple image acquisition components 11 are arranged at intervals on the ring transmission device 3. The imaging ends of the image acquisition components 11 are respectively connected to the tail assembly device 5, heat shrink tubing assembly device 6, ferrule assembly device 7, ferrule front assembly device 8, and positioning tape assembly device 9. The image acquisition components 11 are used to acquire position images of the optical fiber materials and materials to be assembled at the corresponding assembly station 20, so as to realize assembly alignment guidance and assembly quality inspection. In conjunction with the processing of the control cabinet, the position assembly materials before processing at the next station can be adjusted, thereby improving the subsequent assembly efficiency. The image acquisition components 11 include a CCD camera and a supplementary lighting component. The image acquisition components 11 are used for image acquisition.

[0027] The annular transmission device 3 includes a first support 30, a first servo motor 31, and two first chains 32. The first support 30 is fixedly mounted on the frame 2. Both ends of the first support 30 are provided with first rotating shafts 300, and each first rotating shaft 300 is provided with two spaced gear discs 301. Two guide rails 33 are provided at the front and rear of the first support 30 in a vertical arrangement, and the two guide rails 33 on the same horizontal plane have arc-shaped guide rails at both ends to form an annular guide rail. The first servo motor 31 is equipped with a first reducer assembly, which is fixedly mounted on... The first reducer assembly is placed inside the frame 2. The drive end of the first reducer assembly is connected to one of the first rotating shafts 300. The first servo motor 31 is used to drive the first rotating shaft 300 to rotate. The two first chains 32 are respectively sleeved on two gear disks 301 on the same horizontal line and form a synchronous meshing transmission connection. The clamping mechanism 4 is fixedly connected to the first chain 32 and slides with the guide rail 33. The first chain 32 is composed of multiple chain links. The ring transmission assembly is used for automatic feeding of optical fiber bundle materials, which improves automation and ensures processing efficiency.

[0028] The clamping mechanism 4 includes a fixed plate 40, a hook assembly 41, and two gripper assemblies 42. The back of the fixed plate 40 has two spaced-apart guide wheel assemblies 400, which are slidably connected within the guide rail 33. The back of each fixed plate 40 also has two fixing blocks 401, which are fixedly connected to one link of the first chain 32. The hook assembly 41 is located below the front of the fixed plate 40 and includes two spaced-apart grippers. The hooks are spaced apart to facilitate the insertion of the subsequent handling robot 10 and to clamp the wound portion of the optical fiber bundle. The hook assembly 41 is used to hang the optical fiber patch cord material. Two gripper assemblies 42 are symmetrically arranged on the upper front of the fixing plate 40. The spacing between the two gripper assemblies 42 is adapted to the processing length of the optical fiber patch cord end, and is used to clamp and fix the end of the optical fiber patch cord. During assembly, they are used to automatically open and close to ensure the wire feeding action during assembly. The gripper assembly 42 includes a first support 4. 20. A first clamping block 421, a first pressing block 422, and two first locking blocks 423. The first support 420 is provided with a mounting part for fixing the two first locking blocks 423. A first gap is provided between the two first locking blocks 423 for the first clamping block 421 to move. The first support 420 is provided with a first sliding cavity 420a. The first pressing block 422 is disposed in the first sliding cavity 420a to form a sliding connection. A first spring is provided between the first pressing block 422 and the first sliding cavity 420a for the first pressing block 422 to return to its original position. The first support 420 is further provided with a first rotating shaft 420b; the first clamping block 421 is provided with a first connecting block 421a, the first clamping block 421 and the first connecting block 421a form a right angle shape, the first connecting block 421a is disposed on the first rotating shaft 420b to form a rotatable connection so that the first clamping block 421 can swing within a first gap; the end of the first clamping block 421 is also provided with an extension 421b, the extension 421b is provided with a second sliding groove, the second sliding groove is provided with a second guide rod, the first pressing block 422 is provided with a U-shaped part, the second guide rod is disposed in the U-shaped part to form a hinged connection; both first locking blocks 423 are provided with guide openings, the guide openings are provided with positioning slots for positioning the optical fiber bundle, the positioning slots are used to cooperate with the first clamping block 421 to ensure the stability of clamping.

[0029] The tail connector assembly device 5 and the insert assembly device 7 both include a first vibratory feeder 50, a first pressing component 51, a first clamping component 52, a first insertion component 53, a second cylinder 54, a third cylinder 55, and a first linear module 56. The first vibratory feeder 50 is mounted on the frame 2 and has a first material channel with a first discharge port. The first vibratory feeder 50 is used for the array-arranged conveying of tail connector sleeve material or insert material. A second bracket is provided at the first discharge port, and the second bracket has a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate. The first pressing component 51 is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate and positioned above the first discharge port. The first pressing component 51 is used to separate and position the tail connector sleeve material or insert material. The first pressing component 51 includes two cylinders, each with a pressing block and a blocking block. The second mounting plate has a first pushing component 57, preferably a cylinder. The first clamping component 52 is mounted on the first pushing component 57 and includes a first... The system includes a rotary cylinder and a first gripper cylinder. The first gripper cylinder is mounted on the rotating shaft of the first rotary cylinder. The first clamping assembly 52 is used to grip and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material at the first outlet of the first material channel. The first inserting assembly 53 includes a first cylinder, which is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first pressing assembly 51 and facing the annular conveying device 3. The first cylinder has a first connecting seat, and the first connecting seat has a second gripper cylinder. The first inserting assembly 53 is used to grip and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material at the first outlet of the first material channel. A clamping assembly 52 is used to clamp and feed materials or insert materials to the tail end of a connecting sleeve and perform insertion assembly; a second cylinder 54 is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first cylinder, the second cylinder 54 has a first top block, the first top block is used to align with the first pressing block 422 to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly 42; a third cylinder 55 is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the second cylinder 54, the third cylinder 55 has a third pressing block, the third pressing block has a third pressing rod, and the third pressing rod has a third V-shaped... The first linear module 56 is vertically mounted on the first support 30. The first linear module 56 is equipped with a first slide table and a second servo motor. The first slide table is equipped with a fourth cylinder 560 that moves back and forth toward the first vibrating plate 50. The driving end of the fourth cylinder 560 is equipped with a third gripper cylinder 561. The first linear module 56 is used to drive the third gripper cylinder 561 to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle. The tail connector assembly device 5 and the ferrule assembly device 7 respectively realize the automatic assembly of the tail connector and the automatic assembly of the ferrule.

[0030] The heat shrink tubing assembly device 6 includes a second vibratory feeder 60, a second adjustment assembly 61, a fourth clamping assembly 62, a seventh cylinder 63, an eighth cylinder 64, and a second linear module 65. The second vibratory feeder 60 is mounted on the frame 2 and has a second material channel with a second outlet. The second vibratory feeder 60 is used for array-arranged conveying of heat shrink tubing materials. The second adjustment assembly 61 includes a third support, a third mounting plate, and a third linear module 610 on the top of the third mounting plate. The third linear module 610 has a third slide, and the third slide has a vertically arranged fifth cylinder 611. The fifth cylinder 611 has a fourth gripper cylinder 612 for gripping heat shrink tubing materials. The third mounting plate also has a third rotary cylinder 66, which has a gripper cylinder 612 for gripping heat shrink tubing materials. A third pin assembly 67 for inserting heat shrink tubing material, comprising a pin for inserting the heat shrink tubing material and a fixing block; a fourth clamping assembly 62 disposed on a third mounting plate and below the third rotary cylinder 66, comprising a sixth cylinder moving toward the annular conveying device 3 and a fifth gripper cylinder disposed on the drive end of the sixth cylinder; a seventh cylinder 63 disposed on the third mounting plate and below the third rotary cylinder 66, comprising a second top block for aligning with the first pressing block 422 to achieve the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly 42; an eighth cylinder 64 disposed on the third mounting plate and below the seventh cylinder 63, comprising an eighth pressing block, an eighth pressing rod, and an eighth V-shaped... The shaped groove positioning block, the eighth cylinder 64 is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle; the second linear module 65 is vertically mounted on the first bracket 30, the second linear module 65 is equipped with a second slide table and a third servo motor, the second slide table is equipped with a ninth cylinder 650 that moves back and forth towards the second vibrating plate 60, the driving end of the ninth cylinder 650 is equipped with a sixth gripper cylinder 651, the second linear module 65 is used to drive the sixth gripper cylinder 651 to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle, the heat shrink tubing assembly device 6 is arranged parallel to the second outlet through the third pin assembly 67, under the action of vibration, the heat shrink tubing material automatically falls into the pin, and then cooperates with the third rotary cylinder 66 to realize the change of the posture of the heat shrink tubing material, improve the material preparation action, and thus improve the assembly of the heat shrink tubing material.

[0031] The insert pre-assembly device 8 includes a third vibratory plate 80, a third pressing assembly 81, a third clamping assembly 82, a third insertion assembly 83, an eleventh cylinder 84, a twelfth cylinder 85, and a third linear module 86. The third vibratory plate 80 is mounted on the frame 2 and has a third material channel with a third discharge port. The third vibratory plate 80 is used for array-arranged conveying of insert pre-assembly materials. A fourth bracket is provided at the third discharge port, and the fourth bracket has a fourth mounting plate and a fifth mounting plate. The third pressing and fixing component 81 is fixedly mounted on the fourth mounting plate and positioned above the third discharge port. The third pressing and fixing component 81 is used to separate and position the material before inserting the core. The third pressing and fixing component 81 includes two cylinders, each equipped with a pressing block and a blocking block. The fifth mounting plate is equipped with a third pushing component 87, preferably a cylinder. The third clamping component 82 is mounted on the third pushing component 87. The third clamping component 82 includes a fourth rotary cylinder and a seventh gripper. The cylinder, the seventh gripper cylinder is mounted on the rotating shaft of the fourth rotary cylinder, and the third clamping assembly 82 is used to clamp and feed the insert material at the third outlet on the third material channel; the third insertion assembly 83 includes a tenth cylinder, which is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the third pressing assembly 81 and facing the annular conveying device 3. The tenth cylinder has a tenth connecting seat, and the tenth connecting seat has an eighth gripper cylinder. The third insertion assembly 83 is used to clamp the insert material at the third clamping assembly 82. The system clamps and feeds materials for interlocking assembly; the eleventh cylinder 84 is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the tenth cylinder, and the eleventh cylinder 84 has an eleventh top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block 422 to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly 42; the twelfth cylinder 85 is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the eleventh cylinder 84, and the twelfth cylinder 85 has a twelfth pressing block, the twelfth pressing block has a twelfth pressing rod, and the twelfth pressing rod has a twelfth V... The shaped groove positioning block, the twelfth cylinder 85 is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle; the third linear module 86 is vertically mounted on the first bracket 30, the third linear module 86 is provided with a third slide table and a fourth servo motor, the third slide table is provided with a thirteenth cylinder 860 that moves back and forth toward the third vibrating plate 80, the drive end of the thirteenth cylinder 860 is provided with a ninth gripper cylinder 861, the third linear module 86 is used to drive the ninth gripper cylinder 861 to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle, the ferrule front fitting assembly device 8 is used to realize the insertion and assembly action of the ferrule front fitting material, and improve automation efficiency.

[0032] The positioning tape assembly device 9 includes a support rod 90, a material tray 91, a tape positioning component 92, a tape stretching component 93, a cutter component 94, a tape bundling component 95, and multiple guide rollers 96. The support rod 90 has a platform 1, which is fixedly mounted on the frame 2. The material tray 91 has a rotating shaft, which is fixedly mounted on the platform 1 to place the tape material. The platform 1 has an opening, and the tape positioning component 92 is located beside the opening. The tape positioning component 92 includes a fixed clamping block and a fourteenth cylinder. The fourteenth cylinder is located behind the fixed clamping block, and its drive end has a movable clamping block facing the fixed clamping block. The tape stretching component 93 is located beside the other side of the opening. The tape stretching component 93 includes a fifteenth cylinder, a slider guide rail 2, and a tenth gripper cylinder. The fifteenth cylinder and the slider guide rail... The two components are arranged in parallel on the platform 1. The tenth gripper cylinder is mounted on the slider guide rail 2 to form a sliding connection. The drive end of the fifteenth cylinder is connected to the tenth gripper cylinder. The cutter assembly 94 is located below the tape positioning assembly 92. The cutter assembly 94 includes a sixteenth cylinder, a slider guide rail 3, and a cutter 3. The slider guide rail 3 has a sliding connection connecting seat 3. The cutter 3 is mounted on the connecting seat 3 and located at the opening. The drive end of the sixteenth cylinder is connected to the connecting seat 3. The tape bundling assembly 95 includes a guide rail, a lead screw module, and a through-axis linear servo motor. A slider group is located below the opening. The guide rail is mounted within the slider group to form a sliding connection. The through-axis linear servo motor is fixed on the support rod 1 90. The end of the through-axis linear servo motor facing the annular transmission device 3 has a fixing block 2. The fixing block 2 has a U-shaped... A shaped pressing block; multiple guide rollers 96 are arranged on the platform, the guide rollers 96 are used for guiding and tensioning the conveyor belt to ensure the stability of conveying the conveyor belt material.

[0033] The handling robot 10 includes a linear module 100, an end-gripping assembly 101, and two spaced-apart eighteenth cylinders 102 and nineteenth cylinders 103. The linear module 100 is mounted on the frame 2 and includes a servo motor and a slide. Driven by the servo motor, the linear module 100 drives the slide to perform linear motion, gripping and unloading the processed product from the clamping mechanism 4. A mounting base is located on the top of the slide, and the end-gripping assembly 101 is mounted on the mounting base. The end-gripping assembly 101 includes a seventeenth cylinder facing the clamping mechanism 4, and a mounting block 3 with two spaced-apart eleventh gripper cylinders. A mounting block 1 is located below the mounting base, and the two eighteenth cylinders 102 are spaced-apart. The eighteenth cylinder 102 is placed on the mounting block 1, and each of the eighteenth cylinders 102 is provided with a top block 4 for pressing the first pressing block 422; the nineteenth cylinder 103 is vertically arranged on the mounting base 1, and the driving end of the nineteenth cylinder 103 is provided with a twentieth cylinder. The pushing direction of the twentieth cylinder is towards the annular transmission device 3. The driving end of the twentieth cylinder is provided with a mounting block 2, and the mounting block 2 is provided with a twelfth gripper cylinder. The twelfth gripper cylinder includes a hook block and a parallel block. When the hook block and the parallel block are closed, they form a hook groove for fixing the wound part of the optical fiber bundle. That is, when the twelfth gripper cylinder is activated, the parallel block lifts up the wound part of the optical fiber bundle, the hook block clamps the product, and then the nineteenth cylinder 103 lifts and removes the product from the hook assembly 41. The linear module 100 is activated to transport the product to the hanger for unloading.

[0034] The unloading end of the frame 2 is also provided with a hanging bracket 12, which has multiple supports 120. Each support 120 has multiple spaced hanging rods 121, which are inclined on the supports 120. The bottom of the hanging bracket 12 is provided with multiple casters. Below the unloading end of the frame 2, there is also a crossbar. The crossbar has a 21st cylinder for fixing the hanging bracket 12. The crossbar has multiple L-shaped blocks, and the 21st cylinder has a pressure block 6. The frame 2 is also provided with a control cabinet. The control cabinet contains control electrical components, which are electrically connected to other electric drive components. The frame 2 is also provided with an outer cover with an opening 1 for...

[0035] A patch cord assembly method for implementing the fiber optic patch cord assembly device 1 includes the following steps: S1. Loading and positioning: The fiber optic patch cord material is hung on the hook assembly 41 of the clamping mechanism 4 of the ring transmission device 3. At the same time, the two claw assemblies 42 of the clamping mechanism 4 clamp and fix the end of the fiber optic patch cord, ensuring that the end of the fiber optic bundle is embedded in the positioning slot of the first card block 423. S2 Circular Conveying: Start the first servo motor 31 of the circular conveying device 3, drive the first rotating shaft 300 to rotate through the first reducer assembly, drive the first chain 32 and the clamping mechanism 4 fixedly connected to the first chain 32 to move synchronously along the guide rail 33, so that the clamping mechanism 4 carries the optical fiber material through the tail connecting set assembly device 5, heat shrink tubing assembly device 6, ferrule assembly device 7, ferrule front set assembly device 8 and positioning tape assembly device 9 in sequence. S3. Sequential Assembly of Multiple Components: When the clamping mechanism 4 moves to the corresponding assembly station 20, each assembly device sequentially completes the feeding and assembly of the corresponding materials under the alignment guidance of the image acquisition component 11, specifically including the following steps: S31. Tail-end Connector Assembly: One of the image acquisition components 11 acquires images of the optical fiber material fed to the tail-end connector assembly device 5 and outputs an alignment signal. The first vibrating plate 50 of the tail-end connector assembly device 5 arranges the tail-end connector material array and then conveys it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The first pressing component 51 separates and positions the tail-end connector material. The first clamping component 52 clamps the tail-end connector material and conveys it to the first insertion component 53 at the designated position. The first insertion component 53 initially inserts the tail-end connector material into the end of the optical fiber. The first linear module 56 drives the third gripper cylinder 561 to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the third cylinder 55 drives the third V of the third pressure block. The shaped groove positioning block positions the optical fiber bundle. The second cylinder 54 drives the first top block to press the first pressing block 422 of the clamping claw assembly 42, so that the clamping claw assembly 42 opens and closes to adjust the loosening or clamping of the end of the optical fiber bundle. It works with the first linear module 56 to complete the assembly of the tail connecting sleeve material. After the assembly is completed, the next material is assembled. S32. Heat Shrink Tube Assembly: Another image acquisition component 11 acquires images of the optical fiber material fed to the heat shrink tube assembly device 6 and outputs alignment signals. The second vibratory feeder 60 of the heat shrink tube assembly device 6 arranges the heat shrink tube material array and then conveys it to the second discharge port through the second material channel. The third pin assembly 67 of the third rotary cylinder 66 is in a horizontal state. The second material channel feeds the heat shrink tube material into the third pin assembly 67. The third rotary cylinder 66 adjusts the heat shrink tube material to a vertical state and aligns it coaxially with the end of the optical fiber bundle. The third linear module 610 drives the fifth cylinder 611 to clamp and transport the heat shrink tube material on the third pin assembly 67 to the fourth clamping assembly 62. The fourth clamping assembly 62 delivers the heat shrink tube material to the end of the optical fiber bundle. At the same time, the eighth cylinder 64 drives the eighth V of the eighth pressure block. The shaped groove positioning block positions the optical fiber bundle. The seventh cylinder 63 drives the second top block to press the first pressing block 422 to adjust the gripper assembly 42. The second linear module 65 drives the sixth gripper cylinder 651 to lift and stretch the optical fiber bundle, and then inserts and assembles the heat shrink tubing material into the corresponding position of the optical fiber. S33. Fence assembly: The image acquisition component 11 acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the ferrule assembly device 7 and outputs alignment signals. The first vibrating plate 50 of the ferrule assembly device 7 arranges the ferrule material array and then conveys it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The feeding, positioning, clamping and insertion assembly process of the tail connecting set assembly in S31 is repeated to complete the assembly of the ferrule material at the corresponding end of the optical fiber. S34. Fence Pre-assembly: The image acquisition component 11 acquires images of the optical fiber material fed to the ferrule pre-assembly device 8 and outputs alignment signals. The third vibratory feeder 80 of the ferrule pre-assembly device 8 arranges the ferrule pre-assembly material array and then conveys it to the third discharge port through the third material channel. The third pressing component 81 separates and positions the ferrule pre-assembly material. The third clamping component 82 clamps the ferrule pre-assembly material and conveys it to the designated position of the third insertion component 83. The third insertion component 83 initially inserts the ferrule pre-assembly material into the end of the optical fiber. The third linear module 86 drives the ninth gripper cylinder 861 to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the twelfth cylinder 85 drives the twelfth pressure block's twelfth V... The shaped groove positioning block positions the optical fiber bundle. The eleventh cylinder 84 drives the eleventh top block to press the first pressing block 422 and adjust the gripper assembly 42 to loosen or clamp the end of the optical fiber bundle. It works with the third linear module 86 to complete the assembly of the ferrule front sleeve material. After the assembly is completed, the next material is assembled. S35. Positioning tape assembly: The material tray 91 of the positioning tape assembly device 9 releases tape material. After being guided by multiple guide rollers 96, the tape material is conveyed to the tape positioning component 92. The fifteenth cylinder of the tape stretching component 93 drives the tenth gripper cylinder to move along the tape slider guide rail 33, stretching the tape to the preset length and tensioning it at the opening. Then, the through shaft linear servo motor of the tape bundling component 95 drives the U-shaped pressing block to move, wrapping the tape around the end of the optical fiber 2-3 times and pressing it to achieve bundling. After the wrapping is completed, it resets. The fourteenth cylinder drives the movable clamping block to cooperate with the fixed clamping block to position the tape. The sixteenth cylinder of the cutter component 94 drives the cutter to move along the tape slider guide rail 33 to cut the tape, completing the assembly of the positioning tape at the corresponding position of the optical fiber. Then, the tape stretching component 93 stretches the tape head and puts it in a waiting state. S4. Image detection: During the operation of each assembly station 20, the image acquisition component 11 at the corresponding position captures the assembly status in real time, performs visual inspection on the assembly position accuracy and assembly integrity, and issues an alarm signal and suspends the operation of the corresponding station when the inspection fails. S5. Finished Product Unloading: The ring transmission device 3 transports the fully assembled fiber optic patch cord products to the unloading station. The linear module 100 of the handling robot 10 drives the slide table 1 to move to the designated position. The eighteenth cylinder 102 drives the top block 4 to press the first pressing block 422, causing the gripper assembly 42 to release. The seventeenth cylinder of the end clamping assembly 101 drives the eleventh gripper cylinder to clamp the fiber optic patch cord end. The nineteenth cylinder 103 drives the twentieth cylinder to move. The twentieth cylinder drives the hook block and parallel block of the twelfth gripper cylinder to close and clamp the fiber optic bundle. Then, the linear module 100 drives the slide table 1 to transport the finished product to the hanging rod 121 fixed on the end bracket 12.

[0036] This invention utilizes a ring-shaped transmission device to drive a clamping mechanism along a preset trajectory, allowing optical fiber materials to sequentially pass through multiple assembly stations, including a tail connector assembly device, a heat shrink tubing assembly device, and a ferrule assembly device. Combined with a handling robot, this completes the unloading of finished products, forming a fully automated production line of "loading-assembly-inspection-unloading." Each assembly device is equipped with a dedicated feeding mechanism, enabling automatic arrangement, conveying, and assembly of corresponding materials. No manual intervention is required for material transfer and assembly operations at each stage, effectively solving the problems of low automation and poor process coordination in existing technologies, significantly improving batch production efficiency. By setting up multiple image acquisition components, each corresponding to a different assembly station, CCD cameras capture the positional images of the optical fiber materials and materials to be assembled, achieving precise alignment guidance before assembly and real-time quality inspection during the assembly process. The signals fed back from the image acquisition components are processed by the control cabinet, allowing for timely adjustment of the material position at the next station, effectively avoiding alignment errors caused by manual assembly and traditional mechanical positioning. Simultaneously, it can detect assembly deviations, omissions, and other defects in real time and issue alarm signals, preventing defective products from flowing into subsequent processes, significantly improving product assembly accuracy and quality consistency. The clamping mechanism securely holds the optical fiber using a hook assembly, while two symmetrically arranged gripper assemblies precisely hold the fiber end. These gripper assemblies automatically open and close via a combination of a pressing block and a spring, adapting to the feeding requirements during assembly. The positioning slots of the gripper assemblies precisely mate with the optical fiber bundle, and the sliding cooperation between the guide wheel assembly and the guide rail ensures smooth operation of the clamping mechanism during circular transport, effectively preventing loosening or shifting of the optical fiber material during transport and assembly, thus providing a stable guarantee for precise assembly at each stage.

[0037] This invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment and patch cord assembly methods that use the same or similar structures, devices, processes or methods as the above-described embodiments of this invention are all within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A fiber optic patch cord assembly device, characterized in that, include: The frame is equipped with a ring-shaped transmission device, which has multiple clamping mechanisms spaced at intervals according to the assembly station spacing. The clamping mechanisms are connected to the ring-shaped transmission device and move along a preset trajectory. The ring-shaped transmission device is used for conveying optical fiber materials. The tail connector assembly device is provided with an assembly station on the frame. The assembly station is located on one side of the annular conveyor. The tail connector assembly device is located at the right end of the assembly station on the frame. The tail connector assembly device is used for feeding and assembling the tail connector material. A heat shrink tubing assembly device is mounted on a frame and located at the left end of the tail connecting assembly device. The heat shrink tubing assembly device is used for feeding and assembling heat shrink tubing materials. A core assembly device is mounted on a frame and located at the left end of the heat shrink tubing assembly device. The core assembly device is used for feeding and assembling core materials. A front-end assembly device for inserts is provided on the frame and located at the left end of the insert assembly device. The front-end assembly device for inserts is used for feeding and assembling materials for the front-end assembly of inserts. A positioning tape assembly device is mounted on a frame and positioned at the left end of the front assembly device of the insert. The positioning tape assembly device is used for feeding and assembling positioning tape materials. A handling robot is mounted on the frame and positioned at the left end of the positioning tape assembly device. The handling robot is used to unload and load the assembled product from the clamping mechanism. Multiple image acquisition components are arranged at intervals on the ring transmission device, and the imaging ends of the image acquisition components are respectively connected to the tail assembly device, heat shrink tubing assembly device, ferrule assembly device, ferrule front assembly device and positioning tape assembly device. The image acquisition components are used to acquire position images of the optical fiber materials and materials to be assembled at the corresponding assembly stations to realize assembly alignment guidance and assembly quality inspection.

2. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ring transmission device includes: The first bracket is fixedly mounted on the frame. Both ends of the first bracket are provided with a first rotating shaft. Each first rotating shaft is provided with two spaced gear disks. The front and rear sides of the first bracket are provided with two guide rails arranged in an up-down manner. A first servo motor is provided with a first reducer assembly, which is fixedly installed in the frame. The drive end of the first reducer assembly is connected to one of the first rotating shafts, and the first servo motor is used to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate. Two first chains are respectively sleeved on two gear disks on the same horizontal line and form a synchronous meshing transmission connection. The clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the first chains and slides in cooperation with the guide rail.

3. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes: The fixed plate has two spaced guide wheel assemblies on its back side, and the two guide wheel assemblies are respectively disposed in the guide rail to form a sliding connection; the fixed plate also has two fixing buckles on its back side, and the fixing buckles are respectively fixedly connected to one of the links in the first chain; A hook assembly is located on the lower front side of the fixing plate and is used to hang the fiber optic patch cord material. Two gripper assemblies are arranged symmetrically on the upper front of the fixing plate. The spacing between the two gripper assemblies is adapted to the processing length of the fiber optic patch cord end, and is used to clamp and fix the end of the fiber optic patch cord. The gripper assembly includes a first support, a first clamping block, a first pressing block, and two first locking blocks. The first support is provided with a mounting part for fixing the two first locking blocks. A first gap is provided between the two first locking blocks for the movement of the first clamping block. The first support is provided with a first sliding cavity. The first pressing block is disposed in the first sliding cavity to form a sliding connection. A first spring is provided between the first pressing block and the first sliding cavity for the first pressing block to reset. The first support is also provided with a first rotating shaft. The first clamping block is provided with a first connecting block, and the first clamping block and the first connecting block form a right angle shape. The first connecting block is set on the first rotating shaft to form a rotatable connection, so that the first clamping block can swing within a first distance. The end of the first clamping block is also provided with an extension, the extension is provided with a second sliding groove, the second sliding groove is provided with a second guide rod, the first pressing block is provided with a U-shaped part, and the second guide rod is set in the U-shaped part to form a hinged connection. Both first blocks are provided with guide openings, and each guide opening is provided with a positioning slot for positioning the optical fiber bundle.

4. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the tail connector assembly device and the insert assembly device include: The first vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a first material channel with a first discharge port. The first vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of tail-connecting sleeve materials or insert materials. The first pressing component has a second bracket at the first discharge port. The second bracket has a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate. The first pressing component is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate and positioned above the first discharge port. The first pressing component is used to separate and position the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material. The first clamping assembly is provided on the second mounting plate with a first pushing assembly. The first clamping assembly is disposed on the first pushing assembly. The first clamping assembly includes a first rotary cylinder and a first gripper cylinder. The first gripper cylinder is disposed on the rotating shaft of the first rotary cylinder. The first clamping assembly is used to clamp and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material at the first discharge port on the first material channel. The first insertion assembly includes a first cylinder, which is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first pressing assembly and facing the annular transmission device. The first cylinder is provided with a first connecting seat, and the first connecting seat is provided with a second gripper cylinder. The first insertion assembly is used to grip and feed the tail connecting sleeve material or insert material of the first clamping assembly and perform insertion assembly. The second cylinder is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the first cylinder. The second cylinder is equipped with a first top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The third cylinder is mounted on the second bracket and positioned below the second cylinder. The third cylinder is equipped with a third pressure block, a third pressure rod, and a third V-groove positioning block. The third cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The first linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The first linear module is equipped with a first slide and a second servo motor. The first slide is equipped with a fourth cylinder that moves back and forth toward the first vibrating plate. The drive end of the fourth cylinder is equipped with a third gripper cylinder. The first linear module is used to drive the third gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

5. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat shrink tubing assembly device includes: The second vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a second material channel with a second discharge port. The second vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of heat shrink tubing materials. The second adjustment assembly includes a third bracket, the third bracket is provided with a third mounting plate, the top of the third mounting plate is provided with a third linear module, the third linear module is provided with a third slide, the third slide is provided with a vertically arranged fifth cylinder, the fifth cylinder is provided with a fourth gripper cylinder for gripping heat shrink tubing material, the third mounting plate is also provided with a third rotary cylinder, the third rotary cylinder is provided with a third pin assembly for inserting heat shrink tubing material; The fourth clamping assembly is disposed on the third mounting plate and below the third rotary cylinder. The fourth clamping assembly includes a sixth cylinder that moves toward the annular transmission device and a fifth gripper cylinder disposed on the drive end of the sixth cylinder. The seventh cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate and positioned below the third rotary cylinder. The seventh cylinder is equipped with a second top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The eighth cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate and positioned below the seventh cylinder. The eighth cylinder is equipped with an eighth pressure block, an eighth pressure rod, and an eighth V-groove positioning block. The eighth cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The second linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The second linear module is equipped with a second slide and a third servo motor. The second slide is equipped with a ninth cylinder that reciprocates toward the second vibrating plate. The drive end of the ninth cylinder is equipped with a sixth gripper cylinder. The second linear module is used to drive the sixth gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

6. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ferrule front fitting device includes: The third vibratory plate is mounted on the frame and has a third material channel with a third discharge port. The third vibratory plate is used for the array-arranged conveying of the core insert material. The third pressing assembly is provided with a fourth bracket at the third discharge port. The fourth bracket is provided with a fourth mounting plate and a fifth mounting plate. The third pressing assembly is fixedly mounted on the fourth mounting plate and positioned above the third discharge port. The third pressing assembly is used to separate and position the material in front of the insert. The third clamping assembly is provided on the fifth mounting plate with a third pushing assembly. The third clamping assembly is disposed on the third pushing assembly. The third clamping assembly includes a fourth rotary cylinder and a seventh gripper cylinder. The seventh gripper cylinder is disposed on the rotating shaft of the fourth rotary cylinder. The third clamping assembly is used to clamp and feed the insert front sleeve material at the third discharge port on the third material channel. The third insertion assembly includes a tenth cylinder, which is located on the fourth bracket and below the third pressing assembly and facing the annular transmission device. The tenth cylinder is provided with a tenth connecting seat, and the tenth connecting seat is provided with an eighth gripper cylinder. The third insertion assembly is used to grip and feed the insert front sleeve material of the third clamping assembly and perform insertion assembly. The eleventh cylinder is mounted on the fourth bracket and positioned below the tenth cylinder. The eleventh cylinder is equipped with an eleventh top block, which is used to align with the first pressing block to realize the opening and closing action of the first gripper assembly. The twelfth cylinder is located on the fourth bracket and below the eleventh cylinder. The twelfth cylinder is equipped with a twelfth pressure block, a twelfth pressure block is equipped with a twelfth pressure rod, and a twelfth pressure rod is equipped with a twelfth V-groove positioning block. The twelfth cylinder is used for positioning the optical fiber bundle. The third linear module is vertically mounted on the first support. The third linear module is equipped with a third slide and a fourth servo motor. The third slide is equipped with a thirteenth cylinder that moves back and forth toward the third vibratory plate. The drive end of the thirteenth cylinder is equipped with a ninth gripper cylinder. The third linear module is used to drive the ninth gripper cylinder to stretch and thread the optical fiber bundle.

7. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning tape assembly device includes: Support rod one, the support rod one is provided with platform one, the support rod one fixes the platform one on the frame; The material tray is equipped with a rotating shaft, and the material tray is fixedly mounted on the platform through the rotating shaft to realize the placement of tape materials; A tape positioning assembly is provided. The platform has an opening, and the tape positioning assembly is located on the side of the opening. The tape positioning assembly includes a fixed clamping block and a fourteenth cylinder. The fourteenth cylinder is located behind the fixed clamping block, and the driving end of the fourteenth cylinder has a movable clamping block facing the fixed clamping block. A tape stretching assembly is disposed on the other side of the opening. The tape stretching assembly includes a fifteenth cylinder, a second guide rail with a slider, and a tenth gripper cylinder. The fifteenth cylinder and the second guide rail with a slider are arranged in parallel on the platform. The tenth gripper cylinder is disposed on the second guide rail with a slider to form a sliding connection. The drive end of the fifteenth cylinder is connected to the tenth gripper cylinder. A cutting assembly is provided below the tape positioning assembly. The cutting assembly includes a sixteenth cylinder, a slider guide rail three, and a cutting blade three. The slider guide rail three is provided with a slidingly connected connecting seat three. The cutting blade three is provided on the connecting seat three and is located at the opening. The driving end of the sixteenth cylinder is connected to the connecting seat three. A tape bundling assembly includes a guide rail, a lead screw module, and a through-shaft linear servo motor. A slider group is provided below the opening. The guide rail is set in the slider group to form a sliding connection. The through-shaft linear servo motor is fixed on the support rod one. The end of the through-shaft linear servo motor facing the direction of the annular transmission device is provided with a fixing block two. The fixing block two is provided with a U-shaped pressing block. Multiple guide rollers are arranged on the platform.

8. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The handling robot includes: Linear module one, which is mounted on the frame, is equipped with a servo motor and a slide table. Driven by the servo motor, the linear module one drives the slide table to make linear movements, thereby clamping and unloading the processed product from the clamping mechanism. An end clamping assembly is provided. The top of the slide table is provided with a mounting base. The end clamping assembly is disposed on the mounting base. The end clamping assembly includes a seventeenth cylinder facing the clamping mechanism. The seventeenth cylinder is provided with a mounting block three. The mounting block three is provided with two spaced-apart eleventh gripper cylinders. Two spaced-apart eighteenth cylinders are provided. A mounting block is provided below the mounting base. The two eighteenth cylinders are spaced-apart on the mounting block. Each eighteenth cylinder is provided with a top block four for pressing the first pressing block. The nineteenth cylinder is vertically mounted on the mounting base one. The driving end of the nineteenth cylinder is provided with the twentieth cylinder. The pushing direction of the twentieth cylinder is towards the annular transmission device. The driving end of the twentieth cylinder is provided with the mounting block two. The mounting block two is provided with the twelfth gripper cylinder. The twelfth gripper cylinder includes a hook block and a parallel block. When the hook block and the parallel block are closed, they form a hook groove for fixing a portion of the optical fiber bundle.

9. The fiber optic patch cord assembly equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The unloading end of the frame is also provided with a hanging frame, which has multiple support brackets, multiple spaced hanging rods, and multiple casters at the bottom of the hanging frame; a crossbar is also provided below the unloading end of the frame, which has a 21st cylinder for fixing the hanging frame, multiple L-shaped blocks, and a 6th pressure block.

10. A patch cord assembly method for implementing the fiber optic patch cord assembly device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: S1. Loading and positioning: Hang the fiber optic patch cord material on the hook assembly of the clamping mechanism of the ring transmission device, and at the same time, clamp and fix the end of the fiber optic patch cord through the two jaw assemblies of the clamping mechanism to ensure that the end of the fiber optic bundle is embedded in the positioning slot of the first card block. S2. Circular Conveying: The first servo motor of the circular conveying device is started, and the first rotating shaft is driven to rotate through the first reducer assembly. This drives the first chain and the clamping mechanism fixedly connected to the first chain to move synchronously along the guide rail, so that the clamping mechanism carries the optical fiber material through the tail connecting set assembly device, the heat shrink tubing assembly device, the ferrule assembly device, the ferrule front set assembly device and the positioning tape assembly device in sequence. S3. Sequential Assembly of Multiple Components: When the clamping mechanism moves to the corresponding assembly station, each assembly device sequentially completes the feeding and assembly of the corresponding materials under the alignment guidance of the image acquisition component, specifically including the following steps: S31. Tail-end connector assembly: One of the image acquisition components acquires images of the optical fiber material fed to the tail-end connector assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The first vibratory plate of the tail-end connector assembly device arranges the tail-end connector material array and then conveys it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The first pressing component separates and positions the tail-end connector material. The first clamping component clamps the tail-end connector material and conveys it to the first insertion component at the designated position. The first insertion component initially inserts the tail-end connector material into the end of the optical fiber. The first linear module drives the third gripper cylinder to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the third cylinder drives the third V-groove positioning block of the third pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The second cylinder drives the first top block to press the first pressing block of the gripper assembly to open and close the gripper assembly to loosen or clamp the end of the optical fiber bundle. The first linear module completes the assembly of the tail-end connector material. After the assembly is completed, the next material is assembled. S32. Heat shrink tubing assembly: Another image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the heat shrink tubing assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The second vibrating plate of the heat shrink tubing assembly device arranges the heat shrink tubing material array and then conveys it to the second outlet through the second material channel. The third pin assembly of the third rotary cylinder is in a horizontal state. The second material channel feeds the heat shrink tubing material into the third pin assembly. The third rotary cylinder adjusts the heat shrink tubing material to a vertical state and aligns it coaxially with the end of the optical fiber bundle. The third linear module drives the fifth cylinder to clamp and transport the heat shrink tubing material on the third pin assembly to the fourth clamp assembly. The fourth clamp assembly delivers the heat shrink tubing material to the end of the optical fiber bundle. At the same time, the eighth cylinder drives the eighth V-groove positioning block of the eighth pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The seventh cylinder drives the second top block to press the first pressing block to adjust the gripper assembly. The second linear module drives the sixth gripper cylinder to lift and stretch the optical fiber bundle and then insert and assemble the heat shrink tubing material into the corresponding position of the optical fiber. S33. Fence Assembly: The image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the ferrule assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The first vibratory plate of the ferrule assembly device arranges the ferrule material array and then conveys it to the first discharge port through the first material channel. The feeding, positioning, clamping and insertion assembly process of the tail connecting set assembly in S31 is repeated to complete the assembly of the ferrule material at the corresponding end of the optical fiber. S34. Fence Pre-assembly: The image acquisition component acquires images of the optical fiber material sent to the ferrule pre-assembly device and outputs alignment signals. The third vibratory plate of the ferrule pre-assembly device arranges the ferrule pre-assembly material array and then conveys it to the third outlet through the third material channel. The third pressing component separates and positions the ferrule pre-assembly material. The third clamping component clamps the ferrule pre-assembly material and conveys it to the third insertion component at the designated position. The third insertion component initially inserts the ferrule pre-assembly material into the end of the optical fiber. The third linear module drives the ninth gripper cylinder to push or stretch the optical fiber bundle for threading. At the same time, the twelfth cylinder drives the twelfth V-groove positioning block of the twelfth pressure block to position the optical fiber bundle. The eleventh cylinder drives the eleventh top block to press the first pressing block to adjust the gripper assembly to loosen or clamp the end of the optical fiber bundle. The assembly of the ferrule pre-assembly material is completed in conjunction with the third linear module. After the assembly is completed, the assembly of the next material is carried out. S35. Positioning Tape Assembly: The material tray of the positioning tape assembly device releases tape material. After being guided by multiple guide rollers, the tape material is conveyed to the tape positioning component. The fifteenth cylinder of the tape stretching component drives the tenth gripper cylinder to move along the second guide rail of the tape slider, stretching the tape to the preset length and tensioning it at the opening. Then, the through shaft linear servo motor of the tape bundling component drives the U-shaped pressing block to move, wrapping the tape around the end of the optical fiber 2-3 times and pressing it to achieve bundling. After the wrapping is completed, it resets. The fourteenth cylinder drives the movable clamping block to cooperate with the fixed clamping block to position the tape. The sixteenth cylinder of the cutting component drives the third cutter to move along the third guide rail of the tape slider to cut the tape, completing the assembly of the positioning tape at the corresponding position of the optical fiber. Then, the tape stretching component stretches the tape head and puts it in a waiting state. S4. Image Detection: During the operation of each assembly station, the image acquisition component at the corresponding position captures the assembly status in real time, performs visual inspection on the assembly position accuracy and assembly integrity, and issues an alarm signal and suspends the operation of the corresponding station when the inspection fails. S5. Finished Product Unloading: The ring transmission device transports the fully assembled fiber optic patch cord products to the unloading station. The linear module one of the handling robot drives the slide one to move to the designated position. The eighteenth cylinder drives the top block four to press the first pressing block to release the gripper assembly. The seventeenth cylinder of the end clamping assembly drives the eleventh gripper cylinder to clamp the fiber optic patch cord end. The nineteenth cylinder drives the twentieth cylinder to move. The twentieth cylinder drives the hook block and parallel block of the twelfth gripper cylinder to close and clamp the fiber optic bundle. Then, the linear module one drives the slide one to transport the finished product to the hanging rod fixed on the end bracket.

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