Tool clamp

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool clamp and relates to the field of semiconductor laser equipment. The tool clamp is applied to preparation of a semiconductor laser. The tool clamp comprises a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate which are arranged at an interval. A connecting part is arranged between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. Two ends of the connecting part are fixedly connected with the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate respectively. According to the utility model, the light through hole of the housing can be sealed when other modules are installed in the semiconductor laser, dust is prevented from entering the light through hole of the housing, an optical fiber assembly is protected from being polluted, the production efficiency is improved, the repair rate of internal lenses of the laser is reduced, and the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of semiconductor laser equipment, in particular to a tooling fixture. Background Art

[0002] Semiconductor lasers, with their advantages of small size, light weight, high reliability, and low cost, have been widely used in various sectors of the national economy, such as process processing, laser pumping, medical aesthetics, and automotive radar. The existing fiber coupling method is: the laser chip emits light, the optical component concentrates and transmits the laser light, and the optical fiber component couples the laser light and transmits it. Semiconductor lasers consist of a housing, a laser chip, an optical component, and a fiber assembly.

[0003] The inventors have discovered that in the prior art, when installing a laser module in a housing, dust easily enters the coupling end of the installed optical fiber assembly, causing the optical fiber assembly to become dirty, requiring repair of the laser pumping lens, or even causing the lens to be scrapped, increasing material loss and high costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model includes providing a tooling fixture that can seal the light hole of the shell during the baking, transfer process, cleaning process of the semiconductor laser module and the installation of other modules, prevent dust from the shell from entering the light hole, protect the optical fiber component from contamination, improve production efficiency, reduce the return rate of the internal lens of the laser, and reduce costs.

[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a tool fixture used for preparing semiconductor lasers. The tool fixture comprises a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate which are arranged at intervals. A connecting portion is provided between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the fixture further includes a sealing ring, which is provided on a side of the first clamping plate facing the second clamping plate and protrudes from a surface of the first clamping plate, so as to seal the light hole of the semiconductor laser.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the connecting part includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and an adjustment assembly, the first connecting part is fixedly connected to the first splint, the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the second splint, the adjustment assembly is arranged between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and the adjustment assembly is used to adjust the distance between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, a guide mechanism is further provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the guide mechanism includes a guide post and a guide hole, the guide post is fixedly connected to the second connecting portion, the guide hole is provided in the first connecting portion, and the guide post and the guide hole are slidably engaged.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, an elastic member is further provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a screw, one end of which is threadedly connected to the second connecting part, and the other end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the second connecting part is provided with a threaded through hole that cooperates with the screw.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, one end of the screw rod close to the second connecting portion extends out of the second connecting portion and is connected to a knob.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, a fixing block is provided on a side of the bottom of the connecting portion close to the first clamping plate.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, a groove is provided on a side of the fixing block close to the first clamping plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the fixture provided by the embodiment of the utility model include:

[0017] The present invention is a fixture for use in the preparation of semiconductor lasers. The fixture includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate spaced apart from each other. A connecting portion is provided between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. Both ends of the connecting portion are fixedly connected to the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, respectively.

[0018] The utility model utilizes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate disposed relative to each other. The first and second clamping plates can clamp the housing where the optical fiber assembly is mounted, thereby sealing the housing's light aperture. This seals the light aperture during the baking, transfer, and cleaning processes of the semiconductor laser module, preventing dust from entering the housing, protecting the optical fiber assembly from contamination, improving production efficiency, and reducing the laser's internal lens repair rate, thereby lowering costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the fixture provided by the first embodiment of the present utility model from a first viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the fixture provided by the first embodiment of the present utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a fixture provided in a second embodiment of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the fixture provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model from a first viewing angle;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the fixture provided by the second embodiment of the present utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a fixture provided in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Icons: 100- fixture; 10- connection part; 11- first connection part; 12- first clamp; 13- sealing ring; 15- fixing block; 16- groove; 21- second connection part; 22- second clamp; 221- clearance opening; 30- screw; 31- guide column; 32- elastic member; 33- knob. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0031] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc., if used, are merely used to distinguish and describe, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0033] First embodiment

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a fixture 100 for use in the fabrication of a semiconductor laser. A semiconductor laser includes a housing, a laser chip, an optical assembly, and an optical fiber assembly. The fixture 100 in this embodiment is used to seal the end of the optical fiber assembly extending into the housing after the optical fiber assembly is mounted on the housing.

[0035] Specifically, a light through hole is provided on the shell. The optical fiber assembly extends into the light through hole from the outside of the shell so that the end of the optical fiber assembly is located in the light through hole. The laser chip and the optical assembly are located in the cavity on the inner side of the shell, and are used to inject laser into the light through hole for optical coupling. The fixture 100 in this embodiment is used to clamp the side wall of the shell where the light through hole is provided after the optical fiber assembly is installed, that is, after the optical fiber assembly is inserted into the light through hole, so as to seal the light through hole and prevent the optical fiber assembly from being contaminated. It is understandable that after the optical fiber assembly is contaminated, the laser chip and the lens of the optical assembly need to be repaired, and the lens may even be scrapped, which increases material loss, manpower investment, and cost. The fixture 100 of this embodiment can prevent the optical fiber assembly from being contaminated, thereby reducing the probability of repair of the semiconductor laser and reducing production costs.

[0036] The fixture 100 in this embodiment includes a first clamping plate 12 and a second clamping plate 22 spaced apart. A connecting portion 10 is provided between the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22. Both ends of the connecting portion 10 are fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22, respectively.

[0037] By means of the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 which are arranged opposite to each other. The first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 can clamp and install the shell position of the optical fiber assembly, thereby sealing the light-through hole of the shell. It can be understood that one end of the optical fiber assembly in this embodiment is inserted into the interior of the shell. A light-through hole for introducing laser light into the optical fiber assembly is provided on the inner wall of the shell. The first clamping plate 12 is used to abut against the inner wall of the shell, thereby closing the light-through hole. The second clamping plate 22 is used to abut against the outer wall of the shell. The first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 are clamped on the shell to seal the light-through hole of the shell.

[0038] Furthermore, a sealing ring 13 is provided on the side of the first splint 12 facing the second splint 22 for sealing the light-through hole of the semiconductor laser. Specifically, the sealing ring 13 corresponds to the light-through hole of the shell. The sealing ring 13 protrudes from the surface of the first splint 12 facing the second splint 22. It can be understood that when the first splint 12 and the second splint 22 clamp the shell, when the first splint 12 fits against the inner wall of the shell, the sealing ring 13 is tightly attached to the shell due to its elastic force, achieving a tight fit, which can improve the sealing performance as much as possible. Preferably, the sealing ring 13 is made of a material that is not easy to adhere to dust, so as to prevent dust, impurities and other dirt from adhering to the sealing ring 13, thereby ensuring that the optical fiber assembly is not contaminated during the use or disassembly of the sealing ring 13.

[0039] Optionally, in this embodiment, the sealing ring 13 is circular, with a diameter greater than the diameter of the light-through hole. In other embodiments, the sealing ring 13 may be square or have other shapes. The present invention does not limit the shape of the sealing ring 13 as long as the light-through hole is located within the sealing ring 13 during sealing.

[0040] It should be understood that the present application does not limit the setting position of the sealing ring 13. Those skilled in the art can reasonably select the setting position of the sealing ring 13 according to the actual application scenario. It is only necessary to ensure that the through hole of the shell of the semiconductor laser can be sealed to achieve the technical effect of avoiding the contamination of the optical fiber component set in the sealing hole.

[0041] In this embodiment, a placement groove is provided on one side of the first clamping plate 12 facing the second clamping plate 22 , and the sealing ring 13 is embedded in the placement groove and fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 12 .

[0042] To facilitate dust collection, the first clamping plate 12 has a smooth surface on the side facing the second clamping plate 22. Specifically, in this embodiment, the surface of the first clamping plate 12 located within the sealing ring 13 is smooth because a non-smooth surface of the first clamping plate 12 located within the sealing ring 13 would easily harbor dirt, dust, impurities, and other contaminants, making them difficult to clean.

[0043] A fixing block 15 is provided on one side of the connecting portion 10 close to the first clamping plate 12. Two adjacent side surfaces of the fixing block 15 are fixedly connected to the connecting portion 10 and the first clamping plate 12 respectively. A groove 16 is provided on one side of the fixing block 15 close to the first clamping plate 12. It is understandable that when the shell is stepped, the setting of the fixing block 15 can ensure that it abuts against the shell in the height direction, thereby clamping to avoid misalignment. Grooves 16 are provided on the fixing block 15 to prevent the first clamping portion from abutting against the edges of other components to avoid failure to clamp. It should be understood that the purpose of the present application to provide grooves 16 on one side of the fixing block 15 close to the first clamping plate 12 is to adapt to the stepped shell to ensure that the fixing block 15 is adapted to abut against the shell. In actual applications, those skilled in the art can adaptively adjust the shape of the fixing block 15 according to the structure of the shell to ensure that the fixing block 15 abuts firmly against the shell.

[0044] Furthermore, a clearance opening 221 is formed on the second clamping plate 22. It is understood that the second clamping plate 22 is clamped to the outer wall of the housing, and the position of the clearance opening 221 corresponds to the position of the optical fiber assembly to ensure that the optical fiber assembly can pass through, thereby preventing the optical fiber assembly from being bent and damaged when the fixture 100 is clamped to the housing of the semiconductor laser.

[0045] Second embodiment

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3-Figure 6 The structure of the fixture 100 in this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the fixture 100 in the first embodiment, except that:

[0047] The connecting portion 10 in this embodiment includes a first connecting portion 11, a second connecting portion 21, and an adjustment assembly. The first connecting portion 11 is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 12. The second connecting portion 21 is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate 22. The adjustment assembly is disposed between the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21. The adjustment assembly is used to adjust the distance between the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21. It will be understood that the adjustment assembly is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 to accommodate housings of varying thicknesses.

[0048] In this embodiment, the width of the first clamping plate 12 is smaller than the width of the first connecting portion 11. In other embodiments, the width of the first clamping plate 12 can be equal to the width of the first connecting portion 11. As long as the first clamping plate 12 can completely cover the light hole of the housing, this is not a limitation of the present invention.

[0049] In order to prevent the positions of the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 from being offset, in this embodiment, a guide mechanism is further provided between the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21 .

[0050] Specifically, the guide mechanism includes a guide post 31 and a guide hole. The guide post 31 is fixedly connected to the second connecting portion 21. The guide hole is formed in the first connecting portion 11. The guide post 31 and the guide hole are slidably engaged. One end of the guide post 31 is inserted into the guide hole and can move along the axis of the guide hole.

[0051] Optionally, in this embodiment, one end of the guide post 31 is fixed to the second connection portion 21, and the other end is slidably connected to the first connection portion 11. In other embodiments, one end of the guide post 31 may be slidably connected to the second connection portion 21, and the other end may be fixed to the first connection portion 11. This is not a limitation of the present invention as long as the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion can move along the guide post 31.

[0052] It should be understood that the present application does not impose any restrictions on the connection and coordination between the guide post 31 and the first connecting portion 11. It is sufficient to ensure that when the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21 move relative to each other, the movement of the first connecting portion 11 or the second connecting portion 21 remains stable and the movement path does not deviate. Those skilled in the art may select a movable connection method, such as a threaded connection, based on the actual application scenario.

[0053] In other embodiments, the guide mechanism may also be configured as a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder, or the like.

[0054] In this embodiment, there are two guide posts 31, one on each side of the adjustment assembly. In other embodiments, the number of guide posts 31 may be one or more. The guide posts 31 may also be arranged in different planes, as long as the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion can move along the guide posts 31. This is not a limitation of the present invention.

[0055] In this embodiment, an elastic member 32 is further connected between the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21. Specifically, the elastic member 32 is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide column 31. It can be understood that the provision of the elastic member 32 facilitates the resetting of the fixture 100. In other embodiments, the elastic member 32 can also be provided on the outside of the guide column 31, which is not limited in the present invention. In this embodiment, the elastic member 32 is sleeved on the guide column 31. In addition to achieving a shock-absorbing and buffering effect and absorbing the vibration and impact force generated during the relative movement of the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 21, it can also improve the damping performance of the guide column 31 and extend the service life of the guide column 31.

[0056] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a screw 30. One end of the screw 30 is threadedly connected to the second connecting portion 21. The other end of the screw 30 is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 11. Specifically, the screw 30 can be rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 11 via a bearing. The second connecting portion 21 is provided with a threaded through hole that mates with the screw 30. It will be understood that by rotating the screw 30 in the forward or reverse direction, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion can be moved closer or farther away.

[0057] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the rotation of the screw rod 30 , one end of the screw rod 30 close to the second connecting portion 21 extends out of the second connecting portion 21 and is connected to a knob 33 at the end.

[0058] In summary, the beneficial effects of the semiconductor module fixture 100 provided by the embodiment of the present invention are:

[0059] The fixture 100 of the present invention includes a first clamping part and a second clamping part. The first clamping part includes a first connecting part 11 and a first clamping plate 12 fixedly connected to the first connecting part 11. The second clamping part includes a second connecting part 21 and a second clamping plate 22 fixedly connected to the second connecting part 21. The first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 22 are arranged opposite to each other. An adjustment component is connected between the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 21. The adjustment component is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping part and the second clamping part. A sealing ring 13 is provided on the side of the first clamping plate 12 facing the second clamping plate 22.

[0060] The present invention utilizes a first clamping plate 12 and a second clamping plate 22 disposed relative to each other. The first and second clamping plates 12 and 22 can clamp the housing where the optical fiber assembly is mounted, and the sealing ring 13 corresponds to the light aperture of the housing, thereby sealing the light aperture of the housing. The present invention can seal the light aperture during the baking and transfer of the semiconductor laser module, preventing dust from entering the light aperture within the housing, protecting the optical fiber assembly from contamination, improving production efficiency, and reducing the return rate of laser internal lenses, thereby lowering costs.

[0061] The above is only a specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any changes or replacements that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with this technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixture, characterized in that: Applied to the preparation of semiconductor lasers, the fixture comprises a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate which are spaced apart, and a connecting portion is provided between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

2. The fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture further includes a sealing ring, which is arranged on a side of the first clamping plate facing the second clamping plate and protrudes from a surface of the first clamping plate to seal the light-through hole of the semiconductor laser.

3. The fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and an adjustment component, the first connecting part is fixedly connected to the first splint, the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the second splint, and the adjustment component is arranged between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and the adjustment component is used to adjust the distance between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

4. The fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide mechanism is further provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

5. The fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide mechanism includes a guide post and a guide hole. The guide post is fixedly connected to the second connecting portion. The guide hole is provided in the first connecting portion. The guide post and the guide hole are slidably matched.

6. The fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: An elastic member is further provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

7. The fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a screw, one end of which is threadedly connected to the second connecting part, and the other end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first connecting part. The second connecting part is provided with a threaded through hole that cooperates with the screw.

8. The fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the screw rod close to the second connecting portion extends out of the second connecting portion and is connected to a knob.

9. The fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block is provided on one side of the bottom of the connecting portion close to the first clamping plate.

10. The fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that: A groove is provided on one side of the fixing block close to the first clamping plate.

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