Optical fiber array with light source structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber array with a light source structure, which comprises a substrate and a shell, a plurality of V-shaped grooves are arranged on one side of the top end of the substrate, optical fibers are clamped on the surfaces of the plurality of V-shaped grooves, a cover plate is adhered on one side of the top end of the substrate, and a light source module is fixedly mounted on the other side of the top end of the substrate. One ends of the optical fibers are fixedly connected with the light source module, guide grooves are formed in one ends of the two sides of the base plate, guide blocks are slidably connected to the surfaces of the two guide grooves, the two guide blocks are fixedly connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the shell correspondingly, a groove is formed in one side of the top end of the cover plate, and a spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the groove. According to the optical fiber array with the light source structure, due to the arrangement of the shell, when the optical fiber array falls accidentally, the cover plate and the substrate are not prone to being separated, the protection effect is improved, the power module is integrated, the assembly complexity is reduced, and the size of an optical system is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical fiber arrays, in particular to an optical fiber array with a light source structure. Background Art

[0002] A fiber array is an optical element composed of multiple optical fibers arranged in a plane or three-dimensional structure.

[0003] However, the existing optical fiber arrays have the following disadvantages during use:

[0004] The front end of the existing optical fiber array lacks a protective structure, and its base plate and cover plate are often bonded together. If it is accidentally dropped during carrying, it is easy to cause the cover plate and the base plate to fall apart, resulting in damage to the optical fiber array;

[0005] The existing optical fiber array does not directly integrate the light source module, the assembly between the independent light source and the optical fiber is relatively complicated, and the optical system is large in size. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an optical fiber array with a light source structure to solve the problem that the front end of the existing optical fiber array proposed in the above background technology lacks a protective structure, and its base plate and cover plate are often bonded together. If it is accidentally dropped during carrying, it is easy to cause the cover plate and the base plate to fall apart, resulting in damage to the optical fiber array. The optical fiber array does not directly integrate the light source module, and the assembly between the independent light source and the optical fiber is relatively complicated, which leads to the problem of large volume of the optical system.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an optical fiber array with a light source structure, comprising a substrate and a shell, a plurality of V-grooves are provided on one side of the top of the substrate, and optical fibers are clamped on the surfaces of the plurality of V-grooves, a cover plate is bonded to one side of the top of the substrate, a light source module is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the substrate, and one end of the plurality of optical fibers is fixedly connected to the light source module, a guide groove is provided on one end of both sides of the substrate, guide blocks are slidably connected on the surfaces of the two guide grooves, and the two guide blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the shell, a groove is provided on one side of the top of the cover plate, a spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the groove, a clamping block is fixedly connected to the top of the spring, and bayonet holes are provided on both sides of the top of the shell.

[0008] When using an optical fiber array with a light source structure of the present technical solution, a shell is provided so that when the optical fiber array accidentally falls, the cover plate and the base plate are not easily separated, thereby improving the protection effect, and integrating a power module to reduce assembly complexity and reduce the volume of the optical system.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a thermally conductive silicone pad is fixedly connected to the top of the light source module, which can improve the efficiency of heat conduction.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, both sides of the block are fixedly connected with sliders, the surfaces of the two sliders are slidably connected with slide grooves, and the two slide grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the inner wall of the groove. The sliders and slide grooves are provided to limit the movement of the block.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the middle fixing sleeve of the housing is provided with a silicone sleeve, which plays a certain buffering role when subjected to impact.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, fluorescent stickers are attached to the ends of both sides of the substrate away from the guide grooves. The fluorescent stickers make the array more conspicuous in dim light.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the top and bottom of the back side of the substrate are both provided with curved surfaces, which can reduce damage caused by bumps.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the top of the thermally conductive silicone pad is fixedly connected with a heat dissipation fin, which can improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the top of the card block is engaged with one of the bayonet ports, and the engagement of the card block and the bayonet port plays a role in fixing the position of the housing.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] When the optical fiber array is carried, the card block can be pressed into the groove to release the fixation of the outer shell. The movable outer shell can cover the front end of the array. The card block will pop out under the elastic force of the spring and lock with the bayonet. The outer shell plays a role of limiting, so that when the optical fiber array accidentally falls, the cover plate and the base plate are not easy to separate, thereby improving the protection effect;

[0018] 2. By directly integrating the light source module on the optical fiber array, the alignment problem between the independent light source and the optical fiber can be eliminated, the assembly complexity can be reduced, the optical system can be simplified, and the volume of the optical system can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a plan view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a side cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial stereogram of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Base plate; 2. V-groove; 3. Optical fiber; 4. Cover plate; 5. Light source module; 6. Housing; 7. Groove; 8. Spring; 9. Block; 10. Bayonet; 11. Slider; 12. Slide groove; 13. Guide block; 14. Guide groove; 15. Silicone sleeve; 16. Fluorescent sticker; 17. Thermal conductive silicone pad; 18. Heat sink fin; 19. Curved surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides an optical fiber array with a light source structure, including a substrate 1 and a shell 6, a plurality of V-shaped grooves 2 are provided on one side of the top of the substrate 1, and optical fibers 3 are clamped on the surfaces of the plurality of V-shaped grooves 2, a cover plate 4 is bonded on one side of the top of the substrate 1, a light source module 5 is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the substrate 1, and one end of the plurality of optical fibers 3 is fixedly connected to the light source module 5, which plays an integration role, a guide groove 14 is provided on one end of both sides of the substrate 1, and guide blocks 13 are slidably connected on the surfaces of the two guide grooves 14, and the two guide blocks 13 are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the shell 6, and the shell 6 can slide on the array, a groove 7 is provided on one side of the top of the cover plate 4, a spring 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the groove 7, and a clamping block 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the spring 8, and bayonet holes 10 are provided on both sides of the top of the shell 6 to play a limiting role.

[0026] When in use, the optical fiber 3 is installed in the V-groove 2 on the substrate 1, and the cover plate 4 is adhered by an adhesive to complete the installation of the array. During the carrying of the array, the card block 9 is pressed into the groove 7, and the fixing of the shell 6 is released at this time. The movable shell 6 covers the front end of the array, and the card block 9 will pop out under the elastic force of the spring 8 and engage with the bayonet 10 to complete the fixing. The shell 6 plays a role of limiting, so that when the array accidentally falls, the cover plate 4 and the substrate 1 are not easy to separate, thereby improving the protection effect. The shell 6 can be moved back when the array is inserted;

[0027] The top of the light source module 5 is fixedly connected with a heat-conducting silicone pad 17, and the top of the heat-conducting silicone pad 17 is fixedly connected with a heat-dissipating fin 18 to improve the heat dissipation effect. The ends of both sides of the substrate 1 away from the guide groove 14 are affixed with fluorescent stickers 16, which can glow in dim light. The top and bottom of the back of the substrate 1 are provided with curved surfaces 19 to reduce bump damage;

[0028] When in use, the fluorescent sticker 16 arranged on the substrate 1 is more conspicuous in dim light and easy to find the position. By directly integrating the light source module 5 on the array, the alignment problem between the independent light source and the optical fiber 3 can be eliminated, the assembly complexity can be reduced, the optical system can be simplified, and the volume of the optical system can be reduced. The heat-conducting silicone pad 17 and the heat dissipation fin 18 are arranged to facilitate the heat on the light source module 5 to be conducted to the heat dissipation fin 18 for dissipation. The curved surface 19 arranged can reduce the bump damage to the back of the substrate 1 when it falls;

[0029] Both sides of the block 9 are fixedly connected with sliders 11, and the surfaces of the two sliders 11 are slidably connected with slide grooves 12, and the two slide grooves 12 are respectively opened on both sides of the inner wall of the groove 7 to play a limiting role. The middle fixed sleeve of the shell 6 is provided with a silicone sleeve 15, which has a buffering effect. The top of the block 9 is engaged with one of the bayonet holes 10 to play a fixing role.

[0030] During use, when the block 9 is pressed to move the shell 6, the slider 11 and the slide groove 12 can prevent the block 9 from falling out of the groove 7. By engaging the block 9 with different bayonet holes 10, the position of the shell 6 can be fixed at different positions. The silicone sleeve 15 can play a buffering and protective role when it is impacted.

[0031] During specific use, the utility model provides an optical fiber array with a light source structure. The optical fiber 3 is installed in the V-groove 2 on the substrate 1 and is adhered to the cover plate 4 by an adhesive to complete the installation of the array. During the carrying of the array, the card block 9 is pressed into the groove 7. At this time, the fixation of the outer shell 6 is released, and the movable outer shell 6 is arranged to cover the front end of the array. The card block 9 will pop out under the elastic force of the spring 8 and engage with the bayonet 10 to complete the fixation. The outer shell 6 plays a limiting role, so that when the array accidentally falls, the cover plate 4 is not easy to separate from the substrate 1, thereby improving the protection effect. The outer shell 6 can be moved backward when the array is inserted. By directly integrating the light source module 5 on the array, the alignment problem between the independent light source and the optical fiber 3 can be eliminated, the assembly complexity can be reduced, the optical system can be simplified, and the volume of the optical system can be reduced.

[0032] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optical fiber array with a light source structure, comprising a substrate (1) and a housing (6), characterized in that: A plurality of V-shaped grooves (2) are provided on one side of the top of the substrate (1), and optical fibers (3) are engaged on the surfaces of the plurality of V-shaped grooves (2). A cover plate (4) is bonded to one side of the top of the substrate (1), and a light source module (5) is fixedly mounted on the other side of the top of the substrate (1), and one end of the plurality of optical fibers (3) is fixedly connected to the light source module (5). A guide groove (14) is provided on one end of both sides of the substrate (1), and guide blocks (13) are slidably connected to the surfaces of the two guide grooves (14), and the two guide blocks (13) are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the outer shell (6). A groove (7) is provided on one side of the top of the cover plate (4), and a spring (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the groove (7), and a clamping block (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the spring (8), and a clamping port (10) is provided on both sides of the top of the outer shell (6).

2. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A thermally conductive silicone pad (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the light source module (5).

3. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the block (9) are fixedly connected with sliders (11), the surfaces of the two sliders (11) are slidably connected with slide grooves (12), and the two slide grooves (12) are respectively opened on both sides of the inner wall of the groove (7).

4. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone sleeve (15) is provided on the middle fixed sleeve of the outer shell (6).

5. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fluorescent stickers (16) are attached to both ends of the substrate (1) away from the guide groove (14).

6. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the back side of the substrate (1) are both provided with curved surfaces (19).

7. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the thermally conductive silicone pad (17) is fixedly connected to a heat dissipation fin (18).

8. The optical fiber array with a light source structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the clamping block (9) is clamped with one of the clamping openings (10).

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