Cleaning device for an optical module

Abstract

The application relates to a cleaning device for an optical module, which comprises a cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly comprising a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, a plurality of turnover mechanisms, a plurality of moving mechanisms and a plurality of cleaning pieces; the moving mechanism comprises a first driving piece and a first tray, the first tray is connected with the output end of the first driving piece, and the first tray can be moved to a cleaning position of the cleaning piece; the turnover mechanism is arranged at intervals with the moving mechanism, the turnover mechanism comprises a second driving piece, a third driving piece and a first movable seat, the second driving piece can drive the first movable seat to rotate, a limiting groove is arranged on the first movable seat, the third driving piece is connected with the side wall of the first movable seat, the output end of the third driving piece is connected with a top rod, and the end of the top rod can extend into the limiting groove; the first clamping mechanism comprises a movable first clamping piece, and the clamping end of the first clamping piece can be moved to the limiting groove and the first tray. The cleaning device for the optical module can improve the cleaning efficiency of the optical module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning device technology, and more particularly to a cleaning device for optical modules. Background Technology

[0002] An optical module consists of optoelectronic devices, functional circuits, and optical interfaces. It is a core component of fiber optic communication, responsible for photoelectric and electro-optic conversion. After production, the surface of the optical module needs to be cleaned. Currently, manual cleaning is performed using wiping mechanisms or tools. Since multiple sidewalls of the module need to be wiped, after cleaning one sidewall, the module needs to be flipped over to clean the other sidewall, repeating this process until all sidewalls are cleaned. Because most of the movement and flipping of the optical module is done manually, the cleaning efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning device for optical modules that can improve the cleaning efficiency of optical modules.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a cleaning device for optical modules, comprising: a cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly including multiple first clamping mechanisms, multiple flipping mechanisms, multiple moving mechanisms, and multiple cleaning components; each moving mechanism including a first driving member and a first tray, the first tray being connected to the output end of the first driving member, and the first tray being movable to the cleaning position of the cleaning component; the flipping mechanisms being arranged alternately with the moving mechanisms, each flipping mechanism including a second driving member, a third driving member, and a first movable seat, the second driving member being capable of driving the first movable seat to rotate, the first movable seat being provided with a limiting groove, the third driving member being connected to the side wall of the first movable seat, the output end of the third driving member being connected to a push rod, the end of the push rod being capable of extending into the limiting groove; the first clamping mechanisms including movable first clamping members, the clamping end of the first clamping members being movable to the limiting groove and the first tray.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first tray is provided with a plurality of first slots and first clearance slots, the first clearance slots are connected to the first slots, the first movable seat is provided with a second clearance slot, the limiting slot is connected to the second clearance slot, the depth of the second clearance slot is greater than the depth of the limiting slot, and the clamping end of the first clamping member can extend into the first clearance slot and the second clearance slot.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first clamping mechanism further includes a first driving unit, the first clamping member is connected to the output end of the first driving unit, the first clamping member includes a jaw, and an anti-slip pad is connected to the clamping side of the jaw.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a feeding assembly is further included. The feeding assembly includes a lifting mechanism, which includes a fourth driving member and a second movable seat. The output end of the fourth driving member is connected to the second movable seat. A first support plate is connected to the second movable seat. Rollers are rotatably connected to both ends of the first support plate. A guide plate is connected to the first support plate between the two rollers.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly further includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a mounting plate, a fifth driving member, and a sixth driving member. Two fifth driving members are respectively connected to two mounting plates. The output end of the fifth driving member is connected to a first clamping plate. The two first clamping plates are arranged opposite to each other and can move towards each other. At least two sixth driving members are connected to the mounting plates. The driving path of the sixth driving member is perpendicular to the driving path of the fifth driving member. The output end of the sixth driving member is connected to a second clamping plate. The two second clamping plates can move towards each other or away from each other. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate form a clamping space.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly includes a plurality of lifting mechanisms, and the positioning mechanism further includes a seventh driving member. The output end of the seventh driving member is connected to the mounting plate, and the driving path of the seventh driving member is perpendicular to the driving path of the fourth driving member in the lifting mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, a feeding assembly is further included. The feeding assembly includes a second driving unit and a second clamping member. The second clamping member is connected to the output end of the second driving unit, and the clamping end of the second clamping member can move to the clamping space and the first material tray.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a detection component is further included. The detection component includes a second clamping mechanism, a buffer disk, a turntable, and a first detection element. The second clamping mechanism includes a movable third clamping element and a fourth clamping element. The clamping end of the third clamping element is movable to the buffer disk and the limiting groove. The clamping end of the fourth clamping element is movable to the buffer disk and the turntable. The detection end of the first detection element is oriented towards the movement path of the fourth clamping element.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a detection mechanism, which includes a support frame, an eighth driving member, and a plurality of second detection members. The turntable is provided with a plurality of second slots, the bottom of which is provided with an opening. The output end of the eighth driving member is connected to a connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is connected to a suction cup. The connecting rod can pass through the opening. The second detection members are connected to the support frame, and the second detection members move towards the suction cup.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the detection mechanism further includes a ninth driving member, the output end of which is connected to a fifth clamping member, which is capable of moving along a path approaching the suction cup.

[0014] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0015] The optical module cleaning device of the present invention can position the optical module to be cleaned by setting an upper limit groove on the first movable seat. The third driving member drives the push rod to abut against the optical module to be cleaned, thereby fixing the optical module to be cleaned in the limit groove and preventing the optical module to be cleaned from falling out of the limit groove during the rotation of the first movable seat. Then, the rotation of the first movable seat and the movement of the push rod realize the rapid flipping of the optical module to be cleaned. At the same time, the fixing of the optical module to be cleaned by the push rod and the clamping of the first clamping member can prevent scratches on the surface of the optical module to be cleaned. By arranging the flipping mechanism and the moving mechanism alternately, after the optical module to be cleaned is flipped, it is moved by the first clamping member to the adjacent first tray to continue cleaning the next side wall. Thus, multiple optical modules to be cleaned can be cleaned at the same time, improving the cleaning efficiency of the optical modules. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device for optical modules according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning components;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Partial structural diagram;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5This is a partial structural diagram of the first clamping mechanism;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the feeding component;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the feeding component and the material handling component;

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Partial structural diagram;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamping mechanism;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the turntable and waste tray;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the testing organization;

[0029] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of the area at position B in the middle.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Feeding assembly; 2. Positioning mechanism; 3. Loading assembly; 4. First clamping mechanism; 5. Tilting mechanism; 6. Moving mechanism; 7. Second clamping mechanism; 8. Detection mechanism; 9. Turntable; 11. Conveying component; 12. First baffle; 13. Second baffle; 14. Fourth driving component; 15. Second movable seat; 16. First support plate; 17. Roller; 18. Guide plate; 21. Seventh driving component; 22. Mounting plate; 23. Fifth driving component; 24. First clamping plate; 25. Sixth driving component; 26. Second clamping plate; 31. Second clamping component; 32. Second tray; 41. First driving part; 42. First clamping component; 43. Second driving part; 44. Connecting frame; 45. Gripper; 46. Anti-slip pad; 51. Second driving component 52. Base plate; 53. Second support plate; 54. First movable seat; 55. Limiting groove; 56. Second clearance groove; 57. Third driving component; 58. Top rod; 61. First material tray; 62. Cleaning component; 63. First driving component; 64. First slot; 65. First clearance groove; 71. Buffer tray; 72. First detection component; 73. Third driving part; 74. Fourth driving part; 75. Third clamping component; 76. Fifth driving part; 77. Sixth driving part; 78. Seventh driving part; 79. Fourth clamping component; 81. Support frame; 82. Eighth driving component; 83. Connecting rod; 84. Suction cup; 85. Second detection component; 86. Ninth driving component; 87. Fifth clamping component; 91. Tenth driving component; 92. Second slot; 93. Opening; 94. Waste tray. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, a cleaning device for optical modules according to the present invention includes: a cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly including a plurality of first clamping mechanisms 4, a plurality of flipping mechanisms 5, a plurality of moving mechanisms 6, and a plurality of cleaning components 62; the moving mechanism 6 includes a first driving member 63 and a first material tray 61, the first material tray 61 being connected to the output end of the first driving member 63, and the first material tray 61 being movable to the cleaning position of the cleaning component 62; the flipping mechanism 5 is arranged at intervals with the moving mechanism 6, the flipping mechanism 5 including a second driving member 51, a third driving member 57, and a first movable seat 54, the second driving member 51 being capable of driving the first movable seat 54 to rotate, the first movable seat 54 being provided with a limiting groove 55, the third driving member 57 being connected to the side wall of the first movable seat 54, the output end of the third driving member 57 being connected to a push rod 58, the end of the push rod 58 being able to extend into the limiting groove 55; the first clamping mechanism 4 includes a movable first clamping member 42, the clamping end of the first clamping member 42 being movable to the limiting groove 55 and the first material tray 61.

[0033] In this embodiment, a cleaning device for an optical module cleans the optical module by moving the optical module to be cleaned onto a first tray 61. The first tray 61 moves the optical module to be cleaned to the cleaning position. The cleaning component 62 cleans one side of the optical module. After cleaning, the first clamping component 42 moves the optical module to be cleaned from the first tray 61 into the limiting groove 55 of the first movable seat 54. The third driving component 57 drives the push rod 58 to move so that the end of the push rod 58 abuts against the optical module to be cleaned in the limiting groove 55. At this time, the position of the optical module to be cleaned in the limiting groove 55 is fixed. Then, the second driving component 51 drives the first movable seat 54 to rotate so that the other side of the optical module to be cleaned faces upward. Then, the first clamping component 42 clamps the rotated optical module to be cleaned. The third driving component 57 drives the push rod 58 away from the optical module to be cleaned. Finally, the first clamping component 42 moves the optical module to be cleaned onto a second tray 61. The above steps are repeated until the cleaning of each side wall of the optical module to be cleaned is completed. The upper limit groove 55 of the first movable seat 54 allows for the positioning of the light module to be cleaned. The third driving member 57 drives the push rod 58 to abut against the light module to be cleaned, thus fixing the light module in the upper limit groove 55 and preventing it from detaching during the rotation of the first movable seat 54. The rotation of the first movable seat 54 and the movement of the push rod 58 enable the rapid flipping of the light module. The fixation of the light module by the push rod 58 and the clamping by the first clamping member 42 prevent scratches on the surface of the light module. The flipping mechanism 5 and the moving mechanism 6 are arranged alternately, so that after the light module is flipped, it is moved by the first clamping member 42 to the adjacent first tray 61 to continue cleaning the next side wall. This allows multiple light modules to be cleaned simultaneously, improving the cleaning efficiency of the light modules.

[0034] The cleaning assembly is used to clean the optical module. The cleaning assembly includes multiple first clamping mechanisms 4, multiple flipping mechanisms 5, multiple moving mechanisms 6, and multiple cleaning components 62.

[0035] Reference Figure 3As shown, the moving mechanism 6 includes a first driving member 63 and a first tray 61. The first tray 61 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 63, and the first tray 61 can move to the cleaning position of the cleaning member 62. Specifically, the cleaning member 62 can be regarded as an automatic wiping machine. The cleaning member 62 includes a movable wiping cloth, which wipes the surface of the optical module to make the surface of the optical module clean. The first driving member 63 is a linear driving member. The first tray 61 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 63. The first driving member 63 can drive the first tray 61 to move to the cleaning position of the cleaning member 62, that is, the first tray 61 moves to below the wiping cloth, and the side wall of the optical module abuts against the wiping cloth, thereby cleaning the surface of the optical module by the movement of the wiping cloth. The first tray 61 has a plurality of first slots 64 and first clearance slots 65 arranged in an array. The first clearance slots 65 communicate with the first slots 64. Specifically, the first slots 64 penetrate the first clearance slots 65. The width and depth of the first clearance slots 65 are both greater than those of the first slots 64, so that the clamping end of the first clamping member 42 can extend into the first clearance slots 65 and clamp the optical module located in the first slots 64, avoiding interference between the first clamping member 42 and the first tray 61. In this embodiment, the first tray 61 has a total of six first slots 64 and first clearance slots 65, arranged in two rows.

[0036] Reference Figure 4As shown, the flipping mechanism 5 and the moving mechanism 6 are arranged alternately. The flipping mechanism 5 includes a second driving member 51, a third driving member 57, and a first movable seat 54. The second driving member 51 can drive the first movable seat 54 to rotate. The first movable seat 54 is provided with a limiting groove 55. The third driving member 57 is connected to the side wall of the first movable seat 54. The output end of the third driving member 57 is connected to a push rod 58, and the end of the push rod 58 can extend into the limiting groove 55. Specifically, in this embodiment, the optical module has four side walls that need to be cleaned. Therefore, the moving mechanism 6, the cleaning member 62, and the flipping mechanism 5 are all provided in fours. The alternate arrangement of the flipping mechanism 5 and the moving mechanism 6 allows the optical module to continue moving to the first tray 61 after flipping. The flipping mechanism 5 also includes a base plate 52 and a second support plate 53. The base plate 52 is fixedly connected to the outside. The two second support plates 53 are connected to the top side of the base plate 52. The first movable seat 54 is located between the two second support plates 53 and is rotatably connected to the second support plates 53. The second driving component 51 is a rotary driving component, connected to the base plate 52. The output end of the second driving component 51 is connected to one end of the first movable seat 54, enabling the second driving component 51 to drive the first movable seat 54 to rotate. The side wall of the first movable seat 54 is provided with two limiting grooves 55, which correspond to the positions of the two rows of first slots 64. The third driving component 57 is a linear driving component, connected to the side wall of the first movable seat 54. The output end of the third driving component 57 is connected to a push rod 58, which penetrates the side wall of the limiting groove 55 and slides through it, allowing the end of the push rod 58 to extend into the limiting groove 55. When the optical module is located within the limiting groove 55, the push rod 58 abuts against the optical module, clamping the optical module between the push rod 58 and the side wall of the limiting groove 55, thus fixing the optical module within the limiting groove 55. The first movable seat 54 is also provided with a second clearance groove 56. The limiting groove 55 is connected to the second clearance groove 56. Specifically, the limiting groove 55 passes through the second clearance groove 56. The width and depth of the second clearance groove 56 are both greater than the limiting groove 55. The second clearance groove 56 passes through the first movable seat 54 radially, so that the clamping end of the first clamping member 42 can extend into the second clearance groove 56 and clamp the optical module located in the limiting groove 55, avoiding interference between the first clamping member 42 and the first movable seat 54.

[0037] Reference Figure 5As shown, the first clamping mechanism 4 includes a movable first clamping member 42, the clamping end of which can move to the limiting groove 55 and the first material tray 61. The first clamping mechanism 4 also includes a first driving unit, with the first clamping member 42 connected to the output end of the first driving unit. The first driving unit includes a first driving section 41 and a second driving section 43, with four second driving sections 43 connected to the output end of the first driving section 41. The driving paths of the first driving section 41 and the second driving section 43 are perpendicular. The driving path of the first driving section 41 is horizontal along each row of the plurality of first slots 64, while the driving path of the second driving section 43 is vertical. The output end of the second driving section 43 is connected to a connecting frame 44, and two first clamping members 42 are connected to the connecting frame 44, thereby enabling the first driving unit to drive the first clamping member 42 to move vertically and horizontally. The first clamping member 42 includes a clamping driving member and two grippers 45, with the two grippers 45 connected to the output end of the clamping driving member. The clamping driving member can drive the two grippers 45 to complete clamping or releasing actions. The gripping side of the gripper 45 is connected to an anti-slip pad 46, which is made of flexible material. The anti-slip pad 46 enables the first gripper 42 to stably grip the optical module while preventing the optical module from being scratched by the gripper 45. The first drive unit can drive the first gripper 42 to move the optical module located in the first slot 64 into the limiting slot 55, and can also drive the first gripper 42 to move the optical module located in the limiting slot 55 into the first slot 64.

[0038] Reference Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the cleaning device for optical modules also includes a feeding assembly 1, which includes a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a fourth drive member 14 and a second movable seat 15. The fourth drive member 14 is a linear drive member, and its output end is connected to the second movable seat 15. The fourth drive member 14 can drive the second movable seat 15 to rise and fall. Two first support plates 16 are connected to the second movable seat 15. Rollers 17 are rotatably connected to both ends of opposite sides of the first support plates 16, meaning that a total of four rollers 17 are rotatably connected to the two first support plates 16. Two of the rollers 17 are driven by a motor to rotate. A guide plate 18 is connected to the first support plate 16 between the two rollers 17, and the highest position of the rollers 17 is slightly higher than the guide plate 18. The second movable seat 15 is used to support the second tray 32, which is used for the turnover of optical modules. The bottom of the second tray 32 abuts against the rollers 17, and the second tray 32 is moved by the rotation of the rollers 17.

[0039] The feeding assembly 1 also includes a positioning mechanism 2, which includes a mounting plate 22, a fifth driving member 23, and a sixth driving member 25. Two fifth driving members 23 are connected to the middle positions of the two mounting plates 22, respectively. The output end of each fifth driving member 23 is connected to a first clamping plate 24, the length direction of which is parallel to the length direction of the mounting plate 22. The two first clamping plates 24 are arranged opposite to each other, and the two fifth driving members 23 can drive the two first clamping plates 24 to move towards each other. When the second tray 32 is located between the two first clamping plates 24, the two first clamping plates 24 can clamp both ends of the second tray 32. The bottom of the opposite sides of the two first clamping plates 24 are also provided with protrusions, which can support the bottom of the second tray 32, thereby preventing the second tray 32 from slipping between the first clamping plates 24. At least two sixth driving members 25 are connected to the mounting plates 22. In this embodiment, the positioning mechanism 2 includes four sixth driving members 25, which are respectively located at both ends of the two mounting plates 22. The driving path of the sixth driving member 25 is perpendicular to the driving path of the fifth driving member 23. The output end of the sixth driving member 25 is connected to a second clamping plate 26. The length direction of the second clamping plate 26 is perpendicular to the length direction of the first clamping plate 24, and the bottom ends of the second clamping plate 26 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two sixth driving members 25. The two second clamping plates 26 can move towards or away from each other, and the first clamping plate 24 and the second clamping plate 26 form a clamping space. When the second tray 32 is located in the clamping space, the two first clamping plates 24 and the two second clamping plates 26 can clamp the four side walls of the second tray 32 respectively, thereby keeping the second tray 32 fixed.

[0040] The optical module cleaning device also includes a loading assembly 3, which includes a second drive unit and a second clamping member 31. The second clamping member 31 has the same structure as the first clamping member 42, and will not be described again. The second drive unit can be regarded as a robotic arm. The second clamping member 31 is connected to the output end of the second drive unit. The second drive unit can drive the second clamping member 31 to move, so that the clamping end of the second clamping member 31 can move to the clamping space and the first material tray 61. Specifically, the second drive unit drives the second clamping member 31 to move, so that the second clamping member 31 moves the optical module to be cleaned on the second material tray 32 clamped by the positioning mechanism 2 to the first slot 64 of the first material tray 61 closest to the feeding assembly 1, thereby loading the first material tray 61 located at the end of the cleaning assembly.

[0041] The feeding assembly 1 includes multiple lifting mechanisms, and the positioning mechanism 2 further includes a seventh driving member 21. The output end of the seventh driving member 21 is connected to the mounting plate 22, and the driving path of the seventh driving member 21 is perpendicular to the driving path of the fourth driving member 14 in the lifting mechanism. The positioning mechanism 2 includes two seventh driving members 21, which are linear driving members and are fixed externally. The two mounting plates 22 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two seventh driving members 21, and the two seventh driving members 21 synchronously drive the two mounting plates 22 to move.

[0042] This embodiment includes three lifting mechanisms: a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism, and a third lifting mechanism. Multiple second trays 32, carrying optical modules to be cleaned and stacked externally, can be placed on rollers 17 in the first lifting mechanism. The second movable seat 15 in the first lifting mechanism has a first baffle 12 arranged opposite to it, which prevents the stacked second trays 32 from tilting or collapsing. The second lifting mechanism is located between the first and third lifting mechanisms. The path of the rollers 17 in the second lifting mechanism that moves the second trays 32 is located on the extension line of the drive path of the rollers 17 in the first lifting mechanism, thus allowing the second trays 32 carried by the first lifting mechanism to move onto the rollers 17 of the second lifting mechanism. The drive path of the seventh drive member 21 in the positioning mechanism 2 corresponds to the positions of the second and third lifting mechanisms, allowing the second lifting mechanism to lift the second trays 32 to the clamping space, whereby the positioning mechanism 2 clamps the second trays 32. In the third lifting mechanism, the path along which the roller 17 drives the second tray 32 is perpendicular to the drive path of the roller 17 in the second lifting mechanism. Furthermore, the second movable seat 15 in the third lifting mechanism is equipped with two opposing second baffles 13. The functions of the second baffles 13 and the first baffles 12 are the same and will not be described further. By lifting the second movable seat 15 in the third lifting mechanism, the empty tray held by the positioning mechanism 2 can be moved onto the roller 17 in the third lifting mechanism. The third lifting mechanism is used for conveying the empty tray.

[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, there are two feeding components 1, which are arranged opposite to each other. The cleaning component is located between the two feeding components 1, and a conveyor 11 is also provided between the two feeding components 1. The conveyor 11 can be regarded as a conveyor belt conveying mechanism, and its two ends correspond to two third lifting mechanisms. The empty second material tray 32 can be moved onto the conveyor 11 through the third lifting mechanism. The conveyor 11 drives the empty second material tray 32 to move to another feeding component 1. The other feeding component 1 is used to receive the cleaned optical module to complete the unloading.

[0044] Reference Figures 9 to 11As shown, the cleaning device for optical modules also includes a detection component located between the feeding component 1 for unloading and the cleaning component. The detection component includes a second clamping mechanism 7, a buffer disk 71, a turntable 9, and a first detection element 72. The second clamping mechanism 7 includes a movable third clamping element 75 and a fourth clamping element 79. Specifically, the second clamping mechanism 7 also includes a third drive unit 73, a fourth drive unit 74, a fifth drive unit 76, a sixth drive unit 77, and a seventh drive unit 78. The fourth drive unit 74 is connected to the output end of the third drive unit 73. The mating structure of the third drive unit 73 and the fourth drive unit 74 is the same as that of the first drive unit 41 and the second drive unit 43, and will not be described again. The third clamping element 75 is connected to the output end of the fourth drive unit 74. The fifth drive unit 76 is connected to the output end of the third drive unit 73. The third drive unit 73, the fifth drive unit 76, and the sixth drive unit 77 constitute a three-axis transfer mechanism. The seventh drive unit 78 is a rotary drive component and is connected to the output end of the sixth drive unit 77. The fourth clamping component 79 is connected to the output end of the seventh drive unit 78. The structures of the third clamping component 75 and the fourth clamping component 79 are the same as those of the first clamping component 42, and will not be described again. Through the cooperation of multiple drive units, the clamping end of the third clamping component 75 can move to the buffer disk 71 and the limiting slot 55. That is, after the optical module is cleaned, it moves into the limiting slot 55 of the first movable seat 54 of the proximity detection component and rotates to a horizontal position. The third clamping component 75 can move the optical module in the limiting slot 55 into the buffer slot on the buffer disk 71. The clamping end of the fourth clamping member 79 can move to the buffer disk 71 and the turntable 9. The bottom of the turntable 9 is provided with a tenth driving member 91, which is a rotary driving member. The output end of the tenth driving member 91 is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the turntable 9. The tenth driving member 91 can drive the turntable 9 to rotate. Multiple second slots 92 are provided equidistantly along the circumference of the turntable 9. The fourth clamping member 79 can move the optical module in the buffer disk into the second slot 92 on the turntable 9. The posture of the optical module can be adjusted by the setting of the seventh driving part 78 so that the posture of the optical module can match the second slot 92. The first detection member 72 is connected to the controller. The first detection member 72 is a vision detection mechanism. The detection end of the first detection member 72 faces the moving path of the fourth clamping member 79. The fourth clamping member 79 clamps the optical module and moves it to the detection position of the first detection member 72. The first detection member 72 detects the bottom of the optical module. Then the fourth clamping member 79 moves the optical module into the second slot 92 of the turntable 9.

[0045] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the detection assembly includes a detection mechanism 8, which includes a support frame 81, an eighth driving member 82, and multiple second detection members 85. The bottom of the second slot 92 has an opening 93. The eighth driving member 82 is a linear driving member and is fixedly connected to the outside. A connecting rod 83 is connected to the output end of the eighth driving member 82, and a suction cup 84 is connected to the top end of the connecting rod 83. The suction cup 84 is connected to a vacuum source. When the opening 93 of the second slot 92 and the suction cup 84 are vertically aligned, the eighth driving member 82 drives the connecting rod 83 through the opening 93, thereby lifting the optical module inside the second slot 92. Simultaneously, the suction cup 84 adheres to the bottom of the optical module, thus stabilizing it. The second detection members 85 are visual inspection mechanisms connected to a controller. The support frame 81 is fixedly connected to the outside, and multiple second detection members 85 are all connected to the support frame 81. The second detection members 85 move towards the suction cup 84. Specifically, the connecting rod 83 can move the optical module to the detection position of the second detection element 85, and multiple second detection elements 85 perform visual inspection on multiple side walls and gold finger plugs of the optical module.

[0046] The detection mechanism 8 also includes a ninth driving member 86, which is a linear driving member and is fixedly connected to the outside. The output end of the ninth driving member 86 is connected to a fifth clamping member 87. The structure of the fifth clamping member 87 is the same as that of the first clamping member 42, and will not be described again. The ninth driving member 86 can drive the fifth clamping member 87 to move along a path close to the suction cup 84. Specifically, the clamping end of the fifth clamping member 87 can clamp the pull ring located at the end of the optical module. The detection end of one of the second detection members 85 faces the pull ring. The ninth driving member 86 drives the fifth clamping member 87 to move, thereby pulling the pull ring. The second detection member 85 can detect whether the pull ring is damaged.

[0047] The detection assembly also includes a waste tray 94 and a third drive unit (not shown). The third drive unit is a robotic arm. The output end of the third drive unit is connected to a sixth clamping member. The sixth clamping member has the same structure as the first clamping member 42. When the first detection member 72 and the second detection member 85 detect that the optical module is damaged, the third drive unit drives the sixth clamping member to move. The sixth clamping member moves the damaged optical module in the second slot 92 to the waste tray on the waste tray 94.

[0048] It also includes a feeding assembly (not shown in the figure). The feeding assembly has the same structure and working principle as the feeding assembly 3, so it will not be described again. The feeding assembly is used to move the optical module that has passed the detection to the empty second tray 32 on the feeding assembly 1, and then output it to the outside through the feeding assembly 1.

[0049] In use, multiple second trays 32, each carrying a light module to be cleaned, are placed on rollers 17 in the first lifting mechanism. The second trays 32 carried by the first lifting mechanism are then moved onto the rollers 17 of the second lifting mechanism. The second lifting mechanism then raises the second trays 32 to the clamping space. The positioning mechanism 2 clamps the second tray 32 located at the top. The second clamping member 31 then moves the light module to be cleaned on the second tray 32 clamped by the positioning mechanism 2 to the position closest to the feeding assembly 1. When the second material tray 32, held by the positioning mechanism 2, is unloaded in the first slot 64 of the first material tray 61, the unloaded second material tray 32 moves to the conveyor 11 via the third lifting mechanism. The conveyor 11 then moves the unloaded second material tray 32 to another feeding component 1. Further, the first material tray 61 moves the optical module to be cleaned to the cleaning position. The cleaning component 62 cleans one side of the optical module to be cleaned. After cleaning, the first clamping component 42 moves the optical module to be cleaned from the first material tray 61 to the limiting slot of the first movable seat 54. Within the 55, the third driving member 57 drives the push rod 58 to move so that the end of the push rod 58 abuts against the light module to be cleaned in the limiting groove 55. At this time, the position of the light module to be cleaned in the limiting groove 55 is fixed. Then, the first movable seat 54 rotates so that the other side of the light module to be cleaned faces upward. Then, the first clamping member 42 clamps the light module to be cleaned after it has finished rotating. The third driving member 57 drives the push rod 58 away from the light module to be cleaned. Then, the first clamping member 42 moves the light module to be cleaned onto the second first material tray 61. The above steps are repeated until the cleaning is complete. The cleaning of each sidewall of the optical module to be cleaned is carried out; further, after the optical module is cleaned, it is moved to the limiting groove 55 of the first movable seat 54 of the detection component and rotated to a horizontal position. The third clamping member 75 moves the optical module in the limiting groove 55 to the buffer groove on the buffer disk 71. Then, the fourth clamping member 79 moves the optical module in the buffer groove to the detection position of the first detection member 72. The first detection member 72 detects the bottom of the optical module. Then, the fourth clamping member 79 moves the optical module to the second slot 92 of the turntable 9.Furthermore, when the opening 93 of the second slot 92 aligns vertically with the suction cup 84, the connecting rod 83 penetrates the opening 93, lifting the optical module within the second slot 92 and moving it to the detection position of the second detection element 85. Simultaneously, the suction cup 84 adsorbs the bottom of the optical module, and multiple second detection elements 85 perform visual inspection on multiple sidewalls and gold finger plugs of the optical module. Simultaneously, the clamping end of the fifth clamping element 87 clamps the pull ring located at the end of the optical module, and the second detection element 85 inspects the pull ring. After inspection, the connecting rod 83 resets, and the optical module moves back into the second slot 92. When the first detection element 72 and the second detection element 85 detect damage to the optical module, the sixth clamping element moves the damaged optical module from the second slot 92 to the waste tray on the waste tray 94. When the optical module passes inspection, the unloading assembly moves the inspected optical module to the empty second tray 32 on the adjacent feeding assembly 1, and then outputs it to the outside through the feeding assembly 1, thus completing the unloading process.

[0050] The present invention discloses a cleaning device for optical modules. By setting an upper limit groove 55 on a first movable seat 54, the optical module to be cleaned can be positioned. A third driving member 57 drives a push rod 58 to abut against the optical module to be cleaned, thereby fixing the optical module within the upper limit groove 55 and preventing it from dislodging during the rotation of the first movable seat 54. The rotation of the first movable seat 54 and the movement of the push rod 58 enable rapid flipping of the optical module. Simultaneously, the fixation of the optical module by the push rod 58 and the clamping by the first clamping member 42 prevent scratches on the surface of the optical module. With the flipping mechanism 5 and the moving mechanism 6 arranged alternately, after the optical module is flipped, it is moved by the first clamping member 42 to an adjacent first tray 61 to continue cleaning the next sidewall. This allows multiple optical modules to be cleaned simultaneously, improving the cleaning efficiency of the optical modules.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for optical modules, characterized in that, include: A cleaning assembly, comprising a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, a plurality of flipping mechanisms, a plurality of moving mechanisms, and a plurality of cleaning components; The moving mechanism includes a first driving member and a first material tray. The first material tray is connected to the output end of the first driving member and can be moved to the cleaning position of the cleaning member. The flipping mechanism and the moving mechanism are arranged at intervals. The flipping mechanism includes a second driving member, a third driving member and a first movable seat. The second driving member can drive the first movable seat to rotate. The first movable seat is provided with a limiting groove. The third driving member is connected to the side wall of the first movable seat. The output end of the third driving member is connected to a push rod. The end of the push rod can extend into the limiting groove. The first clamping mechanism includes a movable first clamping member, the clamping end of which can move to the limiting groove and the first material tray.

2. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first material tray is provided with a plurality of first slots and first clearance slots. The first clearance slots are connected to the first slots. The first movable seat is provided with a second clearance slot. The limiting slot is connected to the second clearance slot. The depth of the second clearance slot is greater than the depth of the limiting slot. The clamping end of the first clamping member can extend into the first clearance slot and the second clearance slot.

3. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism further includes a first driving unit. The first clamping member is connected to the output end of the first driving unit. The first clamping member includes a jaw, and an anti-slip pad is connected to the clamping side of the jaw.

4. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding assembly, which includes a lifting mechanism, which includes a fourth driving member and a second movable seat. The output end of the fourth driving member is connected to the second movable seat. A first support plate is connected to the second movable seat. Rollers are rotatably connected to both ends of the first support plate. A guide plate is connected to the first support plate between the two rollers.

5. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a mounting plate, a fifth driving member, and a sixth driving member. Two fifth driving members are respectively connected to two mounting plates. The output end of each fifth driving member is connected to a first clamping plate. The two first clamping plates are arranged opposite to each other and can move towards each other. At least two sixth driving members are connected to the mounting plates. The driving path of the sixth driving member is perpendicular to the driving path of the fifth driving member. The output end of each sixth driving member is connected to a second clamping plate. The two second clamping plates can move towards each other or away from each other. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate form a clamping space.

6. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes multiple lifting mechanisms, and the positioning mechanism further includes a seventh driving component. The output end of the seventh driving component is connected to the mounting plate, and the driving path of the seventh driving component is perpendicular to the driving path of the fourth driving component in the lifting mechanism.

7. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding assembly, which includes a second driving unit and a second clamping member. The second clamping member is connected to the output end of the second driving unit, and the clamping end of the second clamping member can move to the clamping space and the first material tray.

8. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a detection component, which includes a second clamping mechanism, a buffer disk, a turntable, and a first detection element. The second clamping mechanism includes a movable third clamping element and a fourth clamping element. The clamping end of the third clamping element can move to the buffer disk and the limiting groove, and the clamping end of the fourth clamping element can move to the buffer disk and the turntable. The detection end of the first detection element moves towards the fourth clamping element.

9. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 8, characterized in that: The detection assembly includes a detection mechanism, which includes a support frame, an eighth driving component, and multiple second detection components. The turntable is provided with multiple second slots, and the bottom of each second slot has an opening. The output end of the eighth driving component is connected to a connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is connected to a suction cup. The connecting rod can pass through the opening. The second detection components are connected to the support frame, and the second detection components move towards the suction cup.

10. The cleaning device for optical modules according to claim 9, characterized in that: The detection mechanism also includes a ninth driving component, the output end of which is connected to a fifth clamping component, which is capable of moving along a path close to the suction cup.

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