Optical fiber peeling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber peeling device which comprises a peeling cutter assembly and a peeling auxiliary moving assembly, the cutter assembly comprises a first peeling cutter assembly and a second peeling cutter assembly which are oppositely arranged up and down, and the first peeling cutter assembly and the second peeling cutter assembly are close to each other or far away from each other in a first direction. When the first peeling knife assembly and the second peeling knife assembly get close to each other in the first direction, a to-be-peeled optical fiber is clamped, and when the first peeling knife assembly and the second peeling knife assembly get away from each other, the to-be-peeled optical fiber is released. And the peeling moving auxiliary assembly is connected with the cutter assembly, and the peeling moving auxiliary assembly is used for driving the cutter assembly to move towards a second direction to realize peeling of the to-be-peeled optical fiber after the to-be-peeled optical fiber is clamped, and driving the cutter assembly to move towards a third direction to reset after the to-be-peeled optical fiber is released. According to the optical fiber stripping device, automatic stripping of optical fibers can be realized, the stripping efficiency is improved, and the two groups of stripping knife assemblies which are oppositely arranged can be close to each other or far away from each other, so that the adaptability to different optical fiber diameters is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of optical fiber stripping, and particularly relates to an optical fiber stripping device. Background Art

[0002] Optical fiber is widely used in communications, healthcare, scientific research, and other fields. During the production and installation of optical fibers, stripping is required to remove the protective layer and expose the optical fibers inside for subsequent fiber connector fabrication or fiber fusion splicing. However, traditional fiber stripping methods rely primarily on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber stripping device, which solves the problem of low optical fiber stripping efficiency in the prior art.

[0004] The utility model discloses an optical fiber stripping device, which includes a stripping tool assembly and a stripping auxiliary movement assembly, wherein the tool assembly includes a first stripping tool assembly and a second stripping tool assembly, the first stripping tool assembly and the second stripping tool assembly being arranged relatively to each other up and down, the first stripping tool assembly and the second stripping tool assembly approaching or moving away from each other in a first direction, when the first stripping tool assembly and the second stripping tool assembly approach each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and when the first stripping tool assembly and the second stripping tool assembly move away from each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is released; the stripping movement auxiliary assembly is connected to the tool assembly, and the stripping movement auxiliary assembly is used to drive the tool assembly to move in the second direction to realize the stripping of the optical fiber to be stripped after the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and drive the tool assembly to move in the third direction to reset after the optical fiber to be stripped is released.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first skinning knife assembly includes a first blade and a first knife seat, a first knife groove is provided on the first knife seat, the first blade is built into the first knife groove, the first cutting surface of the first blade is lower than the first plane of the first knife seat, and the distance between the first cutting surface and the first plane is adjustable. The second skinning knife assembly includes a second blade and a second knife seat, a second knife groove is provided on the second knife seat, the second blade is built into the second knife groove, the second cutting surface of the second blade is lower than the second plane of the second knife seat, and the distance between the second cutting surface and the second plane is adjustable, wherein the second plane is arranged opposite to the first plane.

[0006] In some embodiments, first fenders extend from both sides of the first blade, second fenders extend from both sides of the second blade, the first fender and the first blade are integrally formed, and the second fender and the second blade are integrally formed.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first skinning knife assembly further includes a first base, the first knife seat is mounted on the first base, and the second skinning knife assembly further includes a second base, the second knife seat is mounted on the second base.

[0008] In some embodiments, a pressing block is further mounted on the first base, and one end of the pressing block is disposed close to the first blade; a heating plate is further mounted on the second base, and one end of the heating plate is disposed close to the second blade.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first blade forms a first angle with the first blade seat, and the second blade forms a second angle with the second blade seat.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the first plane and the second plane are aligned, a gap between the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface is 0.01 mm to 0.02 mm.

[0011] In some embodiments, the device further comprises a cylinder assembly and a servo motor assembly, wherein the cylinder assembly is used to provide power to the knife assembly, and the servo motor assembly is used to provide power to the peeling auxiliary movement assembly.

[0012] The optical fiber stripping device of the present application includes but is not limited to the following beneficial effects: (1) The present application can realize the automatic stripping of optical fibers, thereby improving the stripping efficiency, and the two sets of stripping knife assemblies arranged relatively can be designed to be close to or far away from each other, thereby improving the adaptability to different optical fiber diameters; (2) The stripping auxiliary moving assembly can drive the tool assembly to strip after the optical fiber is clamped, and then drive the tool assembly to reset after the optical fiber is released. This design automates the stripping and resetting processes, thereby further improving the stripping efficiency; (3) The cutting surfaces of the first blade and the second blade are lower than the plane of their corresponding knife seat, and the distance between the cutting surface and the plane of the knife seat is adjustable. The design can enable the blade to control the peeling depth more accurately during the peeling process, thereby improving the peeling accuracy and reducing damage to the inside of the optical fiber; (4) In the present application, the fender and the blade are integrally formed, which can improve the stability of the blade during the peeling process; (5) The design of the heating plate can preheat the optical fiber before peeling, making the outer shell of the optical fiber easier to peel off, thereby improving the peeling efficiency and the peeling quality. By preheating the optical fiber, the core inside the optical fiber can be better protected, reducing damage to the core during the peeling process and improving the peeling quality; (6) The gap range setting between the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface in the present application can be adapted to optical fibers of different diameters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] 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 describing the embodiments or the prior art.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an optical fiber stripping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the blade and the base in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic plan view of an angle of the installation structure of the blade and the base of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] In the figure, 1-skinning auxiliary moving assembly, 2-first skinning knife assembly, 21-first blade, 22-first cutting surface, 23-first knife seat, 24-first base, 25-first plane, 3-second skinning knife assembly, 31-second blade, 32-second cutting surface, 33-second knife seat, 34-second base, 35-second plane, 4-pressing block, 5-heating plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The utility model discloses an optical fiber stripping device, specifically, see Figures 1 to 5 The device includes a stripping tool assembly and a stripping auxiliary moving assembly 1, the tool assembly includes a first stripping knife assembly 2 and a second stripping knife assembly 3, the first stripping knife assembly 2 and the second stripping knife assembly 3 are arranged relatively to each other up and down, the first stripping knife assembly 2 and the second stripping knife assembly 3 approach or move away from each other in a first direction, when the first stripping knife assembly 2 and the second stripping knife assembly 3 approach each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and when the first stripping knife assembly 2 and the second stripping knife assembly 3 move away from each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is released; the stripping moving auxiliary assembly is connected to the tool assembly, and the stripping moving auxiliary assembly is used to drive the tool assembly to move in the second direction to realize the stripping of the optical fiber to be stripped after the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and drive the tool assembly to move in the third direction to reset after the optical fiber to be stripped is released.

[0022] The first direction can be Figure 1 In the linear direction of the up and down movement of the tool assembly, the second direction can be Figure 1 The direction of movement of the middle peeling moving auxiliary component is to the left, and the third direction can be Figure 1 In the direction of movement of the stripping movement auxiliary component to the right. Specifically, the first stripping knife assembly 2 and the second stripping knife assembly 3 move closer to or farther away from each other in the first direction. Specifically, the second stripping knife assembly 3 can be fixed in position, and the first stripping knife assembly 2 reciprocates up and down along the first direction. It can be understood that the first stripping knife assembly 2 is driven to move based on a linear slide rail. In the embodiment of the present application, the automatic stripping of optical fibers can be realized, the stripping efficiency is improved, and the two relatively arranged groups of stripping knife assemblies can be designed to move closer to or farther away from each other, thereby improving the adaptability to different optical fiber diameters; and the stripping auxiliary moving assembly 1 can drive the tool assembly to strip after the optical fiber is clamped, and then drive the tool assembly to reset after the optical fiber is released. This design automates the process of stripping and resetting, further improving the stripping efficiency.

[0023] In some embodiments, further, see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first peeling knife assembly 2 includes a first blade 21 and a first knife seat 23. The first knife seat 23 is provided with a first knife groove. The first blade 21 is embedded in the first knife groove. The first cutting surface 22 of the first blade 21 is lower than the first plane 25 of the first knife seat 23. The distance between the first cutting surface 22 and the first plane 25 is adjustable. The second peeling knife assembly 3 includes a second blade 31 and a second knife seat 33. The second knife seat 33 is provided with a second knife groove. The second blade 31 is embedded in the second knife groove. The second cutting surface 32 of the second blade 31 is lower than the second plane 35 of the second knife seat 33. The distance between the second cutting surface 32 and the second plane 35 is adjustable, wherein the second plane 35 is arranged opposite to the first plane 25.

[0024] Specifically, a waist-shaped hole is provided on the groove arm of the first knife groove, and an adjusting rod is provided on the first blade 21. By adjusting the position of the adjusting rod on the first blade 21 in the waist-shaped hole, the adjustability of the distance between the first cutting surface 22 and the first plane 25 can be achieved. Similarly, a waist-shaped hole is provided on the groove arm of the second knife groove, and an adjusting rod is provided on the second blade 31. By adjusting the position of the adjusting rod on the second blade 31 in the waist-shaped hole, the adjustability of the distance between the second cutting surface 32 and the second plane 35 can be achieved.

[0025] In this embodiment, the cutting surfaces of the first blade 21 and the second blade 31 are lower than the planes of their corresponding blade holders, and the distance between the cutting surfaces and the planes of the blade holders is adjustable. This design allows the blades to more accurately control the stripping depth during the stripping process, thereby improving the stripping accuracy and reducing damage to the inside of the optical fiber.

[0026] In some embodiments, first fenders extend from both sides of the first blade 21, and second fenders extend from both sides of the second blade 31. The first fenders are integrally formed with the first blade 21, and the second fenders are integrally formed with the second blade 31. It is understood that in the present application, the fenders are integrally formed with the blades to improve the stability of the blades during the peeling process.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first skinning knife assembly 2 further includes a first base 24 on which the first knife holder 23 is mounted, and the second skinning knife assembly 3 further includes a second base 34 on which the second knife holder 33 is mounted.

[0028] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 3A pressing block 4 is further mounted on the first base 24, one end of which is positioned adjacent to the first blade 21. A heating plate 5 is further mounted on the second base 34, one end of which is positioned adjacent to the second blade 31. It is understood that the design of the heating plate can preheat the optical fiber before stripping, enabling thermal stripping of the optical fiber's outer shell, making it easier to strip the outer shell, thereby improving stripping efficiency and quality. Furthermore, by preheating the optical fiber, the optical fiber's core can be better protected, reducing damage to the core during the stripping process and improving stripping quality.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first blade 21 and the first blade seat 23 form a first angle, and the second blade 31 and the second blade seat 33 form a second angle.

[0030] In some embodiments, when the first plane 25 and the second plane 35 align, the gap between the first cleaved surface 22 and the second cleaved surface 32 is 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm. In one example, the diameter of the optical fiber to be stripped may be 0.125 mm. When the first plane 25 and the second plane 35 align, the gap between the first cleaved surface 22 and the second cleaved surface 32 may be 0.126 mm. It will be understood that the aforementioned 0.126 mm gap is merely a preferred embodiment; in other embodiments, the gap between the first cleaved surface 22 and the second cleaved surface 32 may be adjusted based on the diameter of the optical fiber to be stripped.

[0031] In some embodiments, the device further comprises a cylinder assembly and a servo motor assembly, wherein the cylinder assembly is used to provide power to the knife assembly, and the servo motor assembly is used to provide power to the peeling auxiliary movement assembly.

[0032] The optical fiber stripping device of the present application includes but is not limited to the following beneficial effects: (1) The present application can realize the automatic stripping of optical fibers, thereby improving the stripping efficiency, and the two sets of stripping knife assemblies arranged relatively can be designed to be close to or far away from each other, thereby improving the adaptability to different optical fiber diameters; (2) The stripping auxiliary moving assembly can drive the tool assembly to strip after the optical fiber is clamped, and then drive the tool assembly to reset after the optical fiber is released. This design automates the stripping and resetting processes, thereby further improving the stripping efficiency; (3) The cutting surfaces of the first blade and the second blade are lower than the corresponding blade seat planes, and this design can make the blades move more freely when stripping. During the process, the stripping depth can be controlled more accurately, thereby improving the stripping accuracy and reducing damage to the inside of the optical fiber; (4) In the present application, the fender and the blade are integrally formed, which can improve the stability of the blade during the stripping process; (5) The design of the heating plate can preheat the optical fiber before stripping, making the outer shell of the optical fiber easier to strip, thereby improving the stripping efficiency and the quality of the stripping. By preheating the optical fiber, the core inside the optical fiber can be better protected, reducing damage to the core during the stripping process and improving the quality of the stripping; (6) The gap range setting between the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface in the present application can be adapted to optical fibers of different diameters. In another feasible solution, the movement of the clamping plate can also be controlled by programming to improve the movement accuracy and improve production efficiency.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. An optical fiber stripping device, characterized in that: The device includes a stripping tool assembly and a stripping auxiliary moving assembly (1), the stripping tool assembly includes a first stripping tool assembly (2) and a second stripping tool assembly (3), the first stripping tool assembly (2) and the second stripping tool assembly (3) are arranged relatively to each other in the upper and lower directions, the first stripping tool assembly (2) and the second stripping tool assembly (3) approach each other or move away from each other in the first direction, when the first stripping tool assembly (2) and the second stripping tool assembly (3) approach each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and when the first stripping tool assembly (2) and the second stripping tool assembly (3) move away from each other in the first direction, the optical fiber to be stripped is released; the stripping auxiliary moving assembly (1) is connected to the stripping tool assembly, and the stripping auxiliary moving assembly is used to drive the tool assembly to move in the second direction to realize the stripping of the optical fiber to be stripped after the optical fiber to be stripped is clamped, and drive the tool assembly to move to the third direction to reset after the optical fiber to be stripped is released.

2. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first peeling knife assembly (2) includes a first blade (21) and a first knife seat (23), the first knife seat (23) is provided with a first knife groove, the first blade (21) is built into the first knife groove, the first cutting surface (22) of the first blade (21) is lower than the first plane (25) of the first knife seat (23), and the distance between the first cutting surface (22) and the first plane (25) is adjustable. The second peeling knife assembly (3) includes a second blade (31) and a second knife seat (33), the second knife seat (33) is provided with a second knife groove, the second blade (31) is built into the second knife groove, the second cutting surface (32) of the second blade (31) is lower than the second plane (35) of the second knife seat (33), and the distance between the second cutting surface (32) and the second plane (35) is adjustable, wherein the second plane (35) is arranged relative to the first plane (25).

3. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: First fenders extend from both sides of the first blade (21), and second fenders extend from both sides of the second blade (31). The first fender and the first blade (21) are integrally formed, and the second fender and the second blade (31) are integrally formed.

4. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first peeling knife assembly (2) further comprises a first base (24), the first knife seat (23) being mounted on the first base (24), and the second peeling knife assembly (3) further comprises a second base (34), the second knife seat (33) being mounted on the second base (34).

5. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pressing block (4) is also mounted on the first base (24), and one end of the pressing block (4) is arranged close to the first blade (21). A heating plate (5) is also mounted on the second base (34), and one end of the heating plate (5) is arranged close to the second blade (31).

6. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first blade (21) and the first blade seat (23) form a first angle, and the second blade (31) and the second blade seat (33) form a second angle.

7. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the first plane (25) and the second plane (35) are in contact with each other, the gap between the first cutting surface (22) and the second cutting surface (32) is 0.01 mm to 0.02 mm.

8. The optical fiber stripping device according to claim 1, wherein: The device further comprises a cylinder assembly and a servo motor assembly, wherein the cylinder assembly is used to provide power to the knife assembly, and the servo motor assembly is used to provide power to the peeling auxiliary movement assembly (1).

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