Optical fiber cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber cleaning device, which relates to the technical field of optical fiber cleaning, and comprises an air blowing assembly, a frame, a sealing cover, a vibration assembly and a mechanical arm, the frame comprises a rack and a storage box, the storage box is used for containing cleaning fluid, a containing groove is formed in the storage box, the sealing cover is installed on the rack in a sliding mode, and the sealing cover is used for covering or opening the containing groove. The vibration assembly is installed on the rack, the end, away from the rack, of the vibration assembly is connected with the storage box, the mechanical arm is used for transporting the optical fibers into the storage box from the clamp, and the blowing assembly is used for air-drying the optical fibers. The mechanical arm clamps, transports and puts optical fibers on the clamp into the containing cavity, the vibration assembly is started, the vibration assembly starts to vibrate, a solution in the containing cavity is driven to vibrate, chippings and impurities on the surfaces of the optical fibers are taken out into the solution, and after a certain period of time, after the chippings and impurities on the surfaces of the optical fibers are completely cleaned, the optical fibers are cleaned. The mechanical arm transports the optical fiber to the air blowing assembly, and the air blowing assembly blows air to dry the solution on the optical fiber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber cleaning, in particular to an optical fiber cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Fiber optics, short for optical fiber, is a fiber made of glass or plastic that can be used as a light transmission tool. In daily life, fiber optics are used for long-distance information transmission because the transmission loss of light in optical fibers is much lower than the transmission loss of electricity in wires.

[0003] Optical fibers are frequently used in the field of communications. When using optical fibers, they need to be connected according to the needs of use. At the same time, in order to ensure the connection effect, the optical fibers need to be cleaned before connection to avoid contamination that affects the signal transmission effect.

[0004] Currently, optical fiber cleaning requires the surface layer of the optical fiber to be stripped, and then the stripped optical fiber must be manually removed from the fixture and placed in an ultrasonic cleaning machine for cleaning and drying before the subsequent fusion splicing operation can be completed. However, this operation step is too complicated.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new optical fiber cleaning device to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an optical fiber cleaning device, aiming to improve the technical problem of complex operation of optical fiber cleaning devices in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an optical fiber cleaning device, comprising:

[0008] A frame, the frame comprising a frame and a storage box, the storage box being used to hold cleaning liquid, the storage box being formed with a holding tank;

[0009] A sealing cover, the sealing cover being slidably mounted on the frame and being used to cover or open the receiving slot;

[0010] a vibration assembly, the vibration assembly being mounted on the frame, and an end of the vibration assembly facing away from the frame being connected to the storage box;

[0011] a robotic arm, configured to transport the optical fiber into the storage box;

[0012] A blowing assembly is used to air-dry the optical fiber.

[0013] In one embodiment, the vibration assembly includes a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators, each of the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators is installed at the bottom of the storage box, and the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators are arranged in a rectangular shape.

[0014] In one embodiment, the storage box is formed with a mounting plate, and the vibration assembly further includes shock-absorbing pads, the number of the shock-absorbing pads is equal to the number of the ultrasonic vibrators, the ultrasonic vibrators are mounted on the mounting plate, one side of the shock-absorbing pad is in contact with the ultrasonic vibrators, and the other side of the shock-absorbing pad is mounted on the frame.

[0015] In one embodiment, the vibration assembly further includes a locking member, the mounting plate is formed with a first mounting hole, the frame is formed with a second mounting hole, the locking member is installed in the second mounting hole through the first mounting hole, and the shock-absorbing pad and the ultrasonic vibrator are both mounted on the locking member.

[0016] In one embodiment, the optical fiber cleaning device further includes a support rod, a driving cylinder and two connecting parts, wherein two ends of one of the connecting parts are rotatably connected to one side of the frame and one side of the sealing cover respectively, and two ends of the other connecting part are rotatably connected to the other side of the frame and the other side of the sealing cover respectively, the two ends of the support rod are connected to the two connecting parts, the cylinder body of the driving cylinder is rotatably mounted on the frame, and the output shaft of the driving cylinder is rotatably connected to the support rod.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connecting member includes two connecting rods arranged in parallel, and both ends of the two connecting rods are rotatably connected to the frame and the sealing cover respectively.

[0018] In one embodiment, the frame includes a first platform and a second platform, the first platform is slidably mounted on the second platform, and the first platform is connected to the vibration assembly.

[0019] In one embodiment, a slide groove is formed on the first platform, and a slide rail is formed on the second platform. The first platform is slidably mounted on the slide rail via the slide groove.

[0020] In one embodiment, the storage box is formed with a drain port that communicates with the receiving tank.

[0021] In one embodiment, the optical fiber cleaning device further includes a switch valve and a connecting pipe, wherein the switch valve is installed on the first platform, and two ends of the connecting pipe are connected to the switch valve and the drain outlet respectively.

[0022] In the above scheme, the optical fiber cleaning device includes a blowing assembly, a frame, a sealing cover, a vibration assembly and a robotic arm. The frame includes a frame and a storage box. The storage box is used to hold the cleaning liquid. The storage box is formed with a receiving groove. The sealing cover is slidably installed on the frame. The sealing cover is used to cover or open the receiving groove. The vibration assembly is installed on the frame. The end of the vibration assembly facing away from the frame is connected to the storage box. The robotic arm is used to transport the optical fiber to the storage box. The blowing assembly is used to air-dry the optical fiber. When the optical fiber needs to be cleaned, the fixture on the robotic arm clamps the workpiece to be cleaned, and then the surface layer is cut by a tool or stripping device to expose the optical fiber inside, and then the sealing cover is driven to move to open the accommodating cavity, and then the robotic arm is started, and the robotic arm transports the optical fiber into the accommodating cavity, and the vibration component is started, and the vibration component starts to vibrate, which will drive the solution in the accommodating cavity to vibrate, thereby removing debris and impurities on the surface of the optical fiber into the solution. After waiting for a certain period of time and all the debris and impurities on the surface of the optical fiber are cleaned, the robotic arm transports the optical fiber to the blowing component, and then drives the sealing cover to move to cover the accommodating cavity, which can prevent the solution in the accommodating cavity from evaporating. The blowing component blows the solution on the optical fiber dry, and accelerates the volatilization of the surface solution, which can save the time of waiting for the optical fiber to dry. In the utility model, the automatic cleaning and drying of the optical fiber is realized by the robotic arm, which does not require simplified operating steps, greatly reduces the labor intensity of the operator and improves the working efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an optical fiber cleaning device provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the optical fiber cleaning device provided by the utility model.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 100. Fiber optic cleaning device; 1. Blowing assembly; 2. Frame; 21. Rack; 211. First platform; 211a. Slide groove; 212. Second platform; 212a. Slide rail; 22. Storage box; 221. Mounting plate; 222. Drain port; 3. Sealing cover; 4. Vibration assembly; 41. Ultrasonic vibrator; 42. Shock-absorbing pad; 43. Locking part; 5. Robotic arm; 6. Support rod; 7. Drive cylinder; 8. Connector; 81. Connecting rod; 9. Switch valve.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0031] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0032] Fiber optics, short for optical fiber, is a fiber made of glass or plastic that can be used as a light transmission tool. In daily life, fiber optics are used for long-distance information transmission because the transmission loss of light in optical fibers is much lower than the transmission loss of electricity in wires.

[0033] Optical fibers are frequently used in the field of communications. When using optical fibers, they need to be connected according to the needs of use. At the same time, in order to ensure the connection effect, the optical fibers need to be cleaned before connection to avoid contamination that affects the signal transmission effect.

[0034] The optical fiber needs to have its surface stripped, and then it needs to be manually removed from the fixture and placed in an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning and drying before the subsequent fusion splicing operation can be completed. However, this operation is too complicated.

[0035] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model proposes an optical fiber cleaning device 100, including a blowing component 1, a frame 2, a sealing cover 3, a vibration component 4 and a mechanical arm 5. The frame 2 includes a frame 21 and a storage box 22. The storage box 22 is used to contain cleaning liquid. The storage box 22 is formed with a containing groove. The sealing cover 3 is slidably installed on the frame 21. The sealing cover 3 is used to cover or open the containing groove. The vibration component 4 is installed on the frame 21. The end of the vibration component 4 facing away from the frame 21 is connected to the storage box 22. The mechanical arm 5 is used to transport the optical fiber to the storage box 22. The blowing component 1 is used to air-dry the optical fiber. When it is necessary to clean the optical fiber, the clamp on the robot arm 5 clamps the workpiece to be cleaned, and then the surface layer is cut by a tool or stripping device to expose the optical fiber inside, and then the sealing cover 3 is driven to move to open the accommodating cavity, and then the robot arm 5 is started. The robot arm 5 transports the optical fiber into the accommodating cavity, and the vibration component 4 is started. The vibration component 4 starts to vibrate, which will drive the solution in the accommodating cavity to vibrate, thereby removing debris and impurities on the surface of the optical fiber into the solution. After waiting for a certain period of time, when all the debris and impurities on the surface of the optical fiber are cleaned, the robot arm 5 transports the optical fiber to the blowing component 1. In fact, the solution in the accommodating cavity is generally acetone. In order to prevent the volatilization of acetone, the sealing cover 3 needs to be driven to move again after cleaning is completed to cover the accommodating cavity, so as to prevent the volatilization of acetone in the accommodating cavity. Then the blowing component 1 blows to dry the solution on the optical fiber and accelerate the volatilization of the surface solution, which can save the time waiting for the optical fiber to dry. In this embodiment, the automatic cleaning and drying of the optical fiber by the robot arm 5 does not require simplified operation steps, greatly reduces the labor intensity of the operator and improves the operation efficiency.

[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment, the vibration assembly 4 includes a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 41 . The plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 41 are all installed at the bottom of the storage box 22 , and the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 41 are arranged in a rectangular shape. The ultrasonic vibrator 41 vibrates, causing the solution in the chamber to slosh, cleaning debris and impurities from the optical fiber. The ultrasonic vibrator 41 can generate a very precise vibration frequency. The ultrasonic vibrator 41 is capable of generating a high frequency. This high-frequency characteristic enables ultrasonic waves to propagate farther in a specific medium and has good penetrating power. The vibration energy generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 41 can be highly concentrated on a point or a small area, effectively removing dirt from tiny gaps without damaging the workpiece itself. Ultrasonic technology can perform cleaning and inspection functions without direct contact with the object, reducing the risk of physical damage to the object being treated. By adjusting the operating parameters of the ultrasonic vibrator 41, the intensity and range of the ultrasonic effect can be flexibly controlled to meet the needs of different application scenarios. The vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 41 is highly efficient and can complete the task in a relatively short time. At the same time, it consumes relatively little energy, which helps to reduce operating costs. Multiple ultrasonic vibrators 41 are provided, so that multiple ultrasonic vibrators 41 can more thoroughly clean debris and impurities from the optical fiber. The multiple ultrasonic vibrators 41 are arranged in a rectangular shape, so that the force applied to the optical fiber is more uniform.

[0037] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the storage box 22 is formed with a mounting plate 221, and the vibration assembly 4 further includes shock-absorbing pads 42. The number of shock-absorbing pads 42 is equal to the number of ultrasonic vibrators 41. The ultrasonic vibrators 41 are mounted on the mounting plate 221. One side of the shock-absorbing pads 42 abuts against the ultrasonic vibrators 41, and the other side of the shock-absorbing pads 42 is mounted on the rack 21. Specifically, when the ultrasonic vibrators 41 are activated, they will vibrate, and the vibration will be transmitted to the storage box 22 and the rack 21. To prevent the rack 21 from vibrating, the shock-absorbing pads 42 are provided, and the ultrasonic vibrators 41 are connected to the shock-absorbing pads 42 and then mounted on the rack 21 via the shock-absorbing pads 42. In this way, the shock-absorbing pads 42 will buffer the vibration of the ultrasonic vibrators 41, preventing the vibration from being transmitted to the rack 21, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire optical fiber cleaning device 100.

[0038] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the vibration assembly 4 further includes a locking member 43. The mounting plate 221 is formed with a first mounting hole, and the frame 21 is formed with a second mounting hole. The locking member 43 passes through the first mounting hole and is mounted in the second mounting hole. The shock-absorbing pad 42 and the ultrasonic vibrator 41 are both sleeved on the locking member 43. This structure connects the storage box 22 and the frame 21, thereby enabling quick removal and installation of the storage box 22 and the frame 21, and secures the shock-absorbing pad 42 and the ultrasonic vibrator 41 to prevent them from detaching.

[0039] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the optical fiber cleaning device 100 further includes a support rod 6, a driving cylinder 7 and two connecting members 8, wherein the two ends of one connecting member 8 are rotatably connected to one side of the frame 21 and one side of the sealing cover 3, respectively, and the two ends of the other connecting member 8 are rotatably connected to the other side of the frame 21 and the other side of the sealing cover 3, respectively. The two ends of the support rod 6 are connected to the two connecting members 8, the cylinder body of the driving cylinder 7 is rotatably installed on the frame 21, and the output shaft of the driving cylinder 7 is rotatably connected to the support rod 6. Specifically, when the sealing cover 3 needs to be opened, the driving cylinder 7 is started, and the output shaft of the driving cylinder 7 is retracted, which will drive the support rod 6 to move toward the driving cylinder 7, and at the same time drive the two connecting parts 8 to rotate around the frame 21, so that the top ends of the two connecting parts 8 will drive the sealing cover 3 to move, thereby opening the receiving groove; when the sealing cover 3 needs to be closed, the driving cylinder 7 is started, and the output shaft of the driving cylinder 7 is extended, which will drive the support rod 6 to move away from the driving cylinder 7, and at the same time drive the two connecting parts 8 to rotate around the frame 21, so that the top ends of the two connecting parts 8 will drive the sealing cover 3 to move in the opposite direction, thereby covering the receiving groove.

[0040] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the connecting member 8 includes two parallel connecting rods 81, each end of which is rotatably connected to the frame 21 and the sealing cover 3. Each connecting member 8 includes two parallel connecting rods 81, so that the two connecting rods 81 form a parallelogram structure. This structure ensures that the sealing cover 3 is easy to open and close, and can ensure better sealing when closed.

[0041] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the frame 21 includes a first platform 211 and a second platform 212. The first platform 211 is slidably mounted on the second platform 212 and is connected to the vibration assembly 4. Since the storage tank 22 is in the frame 21, when the solution in the storage tank 22 needs to be replaced, the first platform 211 is driven to slide on the second platform 212, so that the first platform 211 extends out of the second platform 212, which makes it more convenient for operators to replace the solution.

[0042] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the first platform 211 is formed with a slide groove 211a, and the second platform 212 is formed with a slide rail 212a. The first platform 211 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 212a through the slide groove 211a. By providing the slide groove 211a and the slide rail 212a, the sliding between the first platform 211 and the second platform 212 is smooth.

[0043] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the storage box 22 is formed with a drain port 222 that is interconnected with the receiving tank. Since the storage box 22 is in the frame 21, when the solution in the storage box 22 needs to be replaced, the first platform 211 is driven to slide on the second platform 212, so that the first platform 211 extends out of the second platform 212, and then the solution can be discharged from the drain port 222. In this way, by making the first platform 211 and the second platform 212 slide and adding the drain port 222, it is further convenient for the operator to add and replace the solution.

[0044] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the optical fiber cleaning device 100 further includes an on-off valve 9 and a connecting pipe. The on-off valve 9 is mounted on the first platform 211. The connecting pipe connects the on-off valve 9 to the drain port 222 at both ends. The connecting pipe connects the on-off valve 9 and the drain port 222. When the solution needs to be drained, the opening valve is opened, and the solution in the holding tank flows out of the drain port 222 and through the connecting pipe to the opening valve, where it is discharged from the outlet of the opening valve. This structure allows for autonomous control of solution discharge, is simple and convenient to operate, and significantly reduces the labor intensity of operators.

[0045] The above are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optical fiber cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A frame, the frame comprising a frame and a storage box, the storage box being used to hold cleaning liquid, the storage box being formed with a holding tank; A sealing cover, the sealing cover being slidably mounted on the frame and being used to cover or open the receiving slot; a vibration assembly, the vibration assembly being mounted on the frame, and an end of the vibration assembly facing away from the frame being connected to the storage box; a robotic arm, configured to transport the optical fiber into the storage box; A blowing assembly is used to air-dry the optical fiber.

2. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The vibration assembly includes a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators, and the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators are all installed on the bottom of the storage box, and the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators are arranged in a rectangular shape.

3. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: The storage box is formed with a mounting plate, and the vibration assembly also includes shock-absorbing pads, the number of which is equal to the number of the ultrasonic vibrators. The ultrasonic vibrators are installed on the mounting plate, one side of the shock-absorbing pad is in contact with the ultrasonic vibrators, and the other side of the shock-absorbing pad is installed on the frame.

4. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein: The vibration assembly also includes a locking piece, the mounting plate is formed with a first mounting hole, the frame is formed with a second mounting hole, the locking piece is installed in the second mounting hole through the first mounting hole, and the shock-absorbing pad and the ultrasonic vibrator are both sleeved on the locking piece.

5. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein: The optical fiber cleaning device also includes a support rod, a driving cylinder and two connecting parts, wherein the two ends of one of the connecting parts are respectively rotatably connected to one side of the frame and one side of the sealing cover, and the two ends of the other connecting part are respectively rotatably connected to the other side of the frame and the other side of the sealing cover, the two ends of the support rod are connected to the two connecting parts, the cylinder body of the driving cylinder is rotatably installed on the frame, and the output shaft of the driving cylinder is rotatably connected to the support rod.

6. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting member includes two connecting rods arranged in parallel, and both ends of the two connecting rods are rotatably connected to the frame and the sealing cover respectively.

7. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The frame includes a first platform and a second platform, the first platform is slidably mounted on the second platform, and the first platform is connected to the vibration assembly.

8. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein: The first platform is formed with a slide groove, and the second platform is formed with a slide rail. The first platform is slidably mounted on the slide rail through the slide groove.

9. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 8, wherein: The storage box is formed with a drain port that communicates with the accommodating tank.

10. The optical fiber cleaning device according to claim 9, wherein: The optical fiber cleaning device further includes a switch valve and a connecting pipe. The switch valve is installed on the first platform. Two ends of the connecting pipe are connected to the switch valve and the drain outlet respectively.

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