Optical fiber connector cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connector cleaning, in particular to an optical fiber connector cleaning device which is characterized in that an optical fiber connector is inserted on a rotating mechanism, an observation mechanism is moved below the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism, and the bottom end of the optical fiber connector is amplified and shot through the observation mechanism; a worker can check the condition of the optical fiber connector, then the cleaning mechanism is moved to the position below the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism, the optical fiber connector is cleaned through the cleaning mechanism, then the drying mechanism is moved to the position below the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism, and the optical fiber connector is dried through the drying mechanism. The practicability of the equipment is improved; comprising an observation mechanism; the device further comprises a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a drying mechanism, and the observing mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism are all installed on the rotating mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A fiber optic connector is a connecting part that connects two optical fibers permanently or detachably and has protective components. It is the end device of the optical fiber. The cleanliness of the fiber optic connector directly affects the data transmission speed. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the fiber optic connector by using a fiber optic connector cleaning device such as the one disclosed in the utility model patent with publication number CN205684381U and the one disclosed in the utility model patent with publication number CN211275670U.

[0003] However, it was found during use that when the existing cleaning device cleans the optical fiber connector, the dust remaining on the optical fiber connector easily scratches the optical fiber connector, resulting in poor practicality. Therefore, it is urgent to improve the existing equipment to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a fiber optic connector cleaning device which inserts the fiber optic connector on a rotating mechanism, moves an observation mechanism to the bottom of the fiber optic connector through the rotating mechanism, and magnifies and photographs the bottom end of the fiber optic connector through the observation mechanism, so that the staff can check the condition of the fiber optic connector. Thereafter, the cleaning mechanism is moved to the bottom of the fiber optic connector through the rotating mechanism, and the fiber optic connector is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism. The drying mechanism is then moved to the bottom of the fiber optic connector through the rotating mechanism, and the drying mechanism is used to dry the fiber optic connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0005] The utility model provides an optical fiber connector cleaning device, comprising an observation mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a drying mechanism, wherein the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism are all mounted on the rotating mechanism;

[0006] The rotating mechanism adjusts the positions of the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism. The observation mechanism assists the staff in checking the optical fiber connector, the cleaning mechanism cleans the optical fiber connector, and the drying mechanism dries the optical fiber connector.

[0007] Insert the optical fiber connector onto the rotating mechanism, and then move the observation mechanism to the bottom of the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism. The bottom end of the optical fiber connector is magnified and photographed through the observation mechanism, so that the staff can check the condition of the optical fiber connector. Thereafter, the cleaning mechanism is moved to the bottom of the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism, and the optical fiber connector is cleaned through the cleaning mechanism. Then, the drying mechanism is moved to the bottom of the optical fiber connector through the rotating mechanism, and the drying mechanism is used to dry the optical fiber connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a base, a first motor, a rotating table, multiple groups of guide columns, a support frame, a first sleeve, multiple groups of sealing rings and an electric cylinder. The first motor is installed on the top of the base, the rotating table is installed on the output shaft of the first motor, the bottom ends of the multiple groups of guide columns and the electric cylinder are connected to the top of the base, the support frame is slidably installed on the multiple groups of guide columns, the top of the electric cylinder is installed on the support frame, the first sleeve is installed on the support frame, and the multiple groups of sealing rings are installed inside the first sleeve; the optical fiber connector is inserted into the first sleeve, and the optical fiber connector is limited by the elasticity of the multiple groups of sealing rings. Then, by turning on the first motor, the rotating table is driven to rotate, and the positions of the observation mechanism, cleaning mechanism and drying mechanism are adjusted. Then, the optical fiber connector is cleaned and dried by contracting the electric cylinder, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a second sleeve, a liquid spraying pipe, a storage box, a solenoid valve, a booster pump, a pressure sensor and a recovery mechanism, the second sleeve and the liquid spraying pipe are both installed on the rotating table, the storage box is installed at the bottom of the rotating table, and the bottom end of the liquid spraying pipe extends into the interior of the storage box, the solenoid valve is installed on the liquid spraying pipe, the booster pump is installed on the storage box, and the exhaust port of the booster pump is communicated with the interior of the storage box, the pressure sensor is installed inside the storage box, and the recovery mechanism is installed on the top of the rotating table; by contracting the electric cylinder, the second sleeve is extended into the second sleeve, so that the bottom end of the optical fiber connector is inserted into the second sleeve, and then by turning on the booster pump, air is discharged into the interior of the storage box to pressurize the interior of the storage box, and at the same time, the pressure in the storage box is detected by the pressure sensor, when the pressure in the storage box reaches a set value, the solenoid valve is opened, so that the liquid spraying pipe sprays the anhydrous ethanol in the storage box, so that the anhydrous ethanol rinses the bottom end of the optical fiber connector, and at the same time, the anhydrous ethanol sprayed from the liquid spraying pipe is recovered by the recovery mechanism, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0010] Preferably, the recovery mechanism includes a recovery pipe, a delivery pump, a recovery box, a breathing valve and a drain valve. The delivery pump and the recovery box are both installed on a rotating table, and the discharge port of the delivery pump is connected to the interior of the recovery box. The suction port of the delivery pump is connected to the interior of the second sleeve through the recovery pipe. The breathing valve and the drain valve are both installed on the recovery box. When the delivery pump is turned on, the anhydrous ethanol sprayed from the spray pipe passes through the recovery pipe and the delivery pump in turn into the recovery box. At the same time, the breathing valve discharges excess air in the recovery box. After the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box accumulates to a certain amount, the drain valve is opened to discharge the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0011] Preferably, the drying mechanism includes a second motor and a support seat, the second motor is installed on the top of the rotating table, the support seat is installed on the output shaft of the second motor, and an adhesive layer is provided on the top of the support seat; the wiping cotton is stuck to the support seat, and then the rotating table is rotated to move the support seat to the bottom of the optical fiber connector, and the electric cylinder is contracted and the second motor is turned on at the same time to rotate the support seat, and the wiping cotton on the support seat contacts the optical fiber connector to remove the anhydrous ethanol on the optical fiber connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0012] Preferably, the observation mechanism includes an electron microscope and a fill light, and both the electron microscope and the fill light are installed on the top of the rotating table; the fill light provides light source for the electron microscope, and the optical fiber connector is photographed through the electron microscope, which makes it convenient for staff to observe the optical fiber head at close range, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes a filter box and multiple groups of filter plates. The filter box is installed on the booster pump, and an air inlet is provided at the right end of the filter box. The multiple groups of filter plates are installed inside the filter box, and the air intake of the booster pump is connected to the inside of the filter box. When air enters the filter box, the air in the filter box is filtered by the multiple groups of filter plates, reducing dust entering the storage box, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the optical fiber connector is inserted into the rotating mechanism, and then the observation mechanism is moved to the bottom of the optical fiber connector by the rotating mechanism, and the bottom end of the optical fiber connector is magnified and photographed by the observation mechanism, so that the staff can check the condition of the optical fiber connector, and then the cleaning mechanism is moved to the bottom of the optical fiber connector by the rotating mechanism, and the optical fiber connector is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism, and then the drying mechanism is moved to the bottom of the optical fiber connector by the rotating mechanism, so that the drying mechanism dries the optical fiber connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first axonometric structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a second axonometric structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A in .

[0020] Markings in the accompanying drawings: 1. Base; 2. First motor; 3. Rotating table; 4. Guide column; 5. Support frame; 6. First sleeve; 7. Sealing ring; 8. Electric cylinder; 9. Second sleeve; 10. Spray pipe; 11. Storage box; 12. Solenoid valve; 13. Booster pump; 14. Pressure sensor; 15. Recovery pipe; 16. Delivery pump; 17. Recovery box; 18. Breathing valve; 19. Drain valve; 20. Second motor; 21. Support base; 22. Electron microscope; 23. Fill light; 24. Filter box; 25. Filter plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] An optical fiber connector cleaning device includes an observation mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a drying mechanism, wherein the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism, and the drying mechanism are all mounted on the rotating mechanism.

[0024] The rotating mechanism adjusts the positions of the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism. The observation mechanism assists the staff in checking the optical fiber connector, the cleaning mechanism cleans the optical fiber connector, and the drying mechanism dries the optical fiber connector.

[0025] The rotating mechanism includes a base 1, a first motor 2, a rotating table 3, multiple groups of guide columns 4, a support frame 5, a first sleeve 6, multiple groups of sealing rings 7 and an electric cylinder 8. The first motor 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1, the rotating table 3 is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor 2, the bottom ends of the multiple groups of guide columns 4 and the electric cylinder 8 are connected to the top of the base 1, the support frame 5 is slidably mounted on the multiple groups of guide columns 4, the top end of the electric cylinder 8 is mounted on the support frame 5, the first sleeve 6 is mounted on the support frame 5, and the multiple groups of sealing rings 7 are all mounted inside the first sleeve 6;

[0026] The cleaning mechanism includes a second sleeve 9, a liquid spraying pipe 10, a storage box 11, a solenoid valve 12, a booster pump 13, a pressure sensor 14 and a recovery mechanism. The second sleeve 9 and the liquid spraying pipe 10 are both installed on the rotating table 3. The storage box 11 is installed at the bottom of the rotating table 3, and the bottom end of the liquid spraying pipe 10 extends to the interior of the storage box 11. The solenoid valve 12 is installed on the liquid spraying pipe 10, the booster pump 13 is installed on the storage box 11, and the exhaust port of the booster pump 13 is communicated with the interior of the storage box 11. The pressure sensor 14 is installed inside the storage box 11. The recovery mechanism is installed on the top of the rotating table 3.

[0027] The recovery mechanism includes a recovery pipe 15, a delivery pump 16, a recovery box 17, a breathing valve 18 and a drain valve 19. The delivery pump 16 and the recovery box 17 are both installed on the rotating table 3, and the discharge port of the delivery pump 16 is connected to the interior of the recovery box 17. The suction port of the delivery pump 16 is connected to the interior of the second sleeve 9 through the recovery pipe 15. The breathing valve 18 and the drain valve 19 are both installed on the recovery box 17.

[0028] The drying mechanism includes a second motor 20 and a support base 21. The second motor 20 is mounted on the top of the rotating table 3. The support base 21 is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor 20. An adhesive layer is provided on the top of the support base 21.

[0029] The filter box 24 and multiple filter plates 25 are also included. The filter box 24 is installed on the booster pump 13, and an air inlet is provided at the right end of the filter box 24. The multiple filter plates 25 are all installed inside the filter box 24, and the air intake of the booster pump 13 is communicated with the interior of the filter box 24.

[0030] Insert the optical fiber connector into the first sleeve 6, and limit the optical fiber connector by the elasticity of multiple sets of sealing rings 7. Then, turn on the first motor 2 to drive the rotary table 3 to rotate, move the spray pipe 10 to the bottom of the optical fiber connector, and extend the second sleeve 9 into the first sleeve 6 by contracting the electric cylinder 8, so that the bottom end of the optical fiber connector is inserted into the second sleeve 9. Then, turn on the booster pump 13, and air enters the filter box 24. The air in the filter box 24 is filtered by multiple sets of filter plates 25, and then the air is discharged into the interior of the storage box 11 by the booster pump 13, and the interior of the storage box 11 is pressurized. At the same time, the pressure in the storage box 11 is detected by the pressure sensor 14. When the pressure in the storage box 11 reaches the set value, the solenoid valve 12 opens, so that the spray pipe 10 will The anhydrous ethanol in the storage box 11 is sprayed out, so that the anhydrous ethanol flushes the bottom end of the optical fiber connector. At the same time, the delivery pump 16 is turned on, and the anhydrous ethanol sprayed by the liquid spray pipe 10 passes through the recovery pipe 15 and the delivery pump 16 in turn into the recovery box 17. At the same time, the breathing valve 18 discharges the excess air in the recovery box 17. After the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box 17 accumulates to a certain amount, the drain valve 19 is opened to discharge the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box 17. After the flushing is completed, the wiping cotton is stuck on the support seat 21, and then the rotating table 3 is rotated to move the support seat 21 to the bottom of the optical fiber connector. The electric cylinder 8 is contracted and the second motor 20 is turned on at the same time to rotate the support seat 21. The wiping cotton on the support seat 21 contacts the optical fiber connector to remove the anhydrous ethanol on the optical fiber connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an optical fiber connector cleaning device includes an observation mechanism; a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a drying mechanism, wherein the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism, and the drying mechanism are all mounted on the rotating mechanism;

[0033] The rotating mechanism adjusts the positions of the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism. The observation mechanism assists the staff in checking the optical fiber connector, the cleaning mechanism cleans the optical fiber connector, and the drying mechanism dries the optical fiber connector.

[0034] The rotating mechanism includes a base 1, a first motor 2, a rotating table 3, multiple groups of guide columns 4, a support frame 5, a first sleeve 6, multiple groups of sealing rings 7 and an electric cylinder 8. The first motor 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1, the rotating table 3 is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor 2, the bottom ends of the multiple groups of guide columns 4 and the electric cylinder 8 are connected to the top of the base 1, the support frame 5 is slidably mounted on the multiple groups of guide columns 4, the top end of the electric cylinder 8 is mounted on the support frame 5, the first sleeve 6 is mounted on the support frame 5, and the multiple groups of sealing rings 7 are all mounted inside the first sleeve 6;

[0035] The cleaning mechanism includes a second sleeve 9, a liquid spraying pipe 10, a storage box 11, a solenoid valve 12, a booster pump 13, a pressure sensor 14 and a recovery mechanism. The second sleeve 9 and the liquid spraying pipe 10 are both installed on the rotating table 3. The storage box 11 is installed at the bottom of the rotating table 3, and the bottom end of the liquid spraying pipe 10 extends to the interior of the storage box 11. The solenoid valve 12 is installed on the liquid spraying pipe 10, the booster pump 13 is installed on the storage box 11, and the exhaust port of the booster pump 13 is communicated with the interior of the storage box 11. The pressure sensor 14 is installed inside the storage box 11. The recovery mechanism is installed on the top of the rotating table 3.

[0036] The recovery mechanism includes a recovery pipe 15, a delivery pump 16, a recovery box 17, a breathing valve 18 and a drain valve 19. The delivery pump 16 and the recovery box 17 are both installed on the rotating table 3, and the discharge port of the delivery pump 16 is connected to the interior of the recovery box 17. The suction port of the delivery pump 16 is connected to the interior of the second sleeve 9 through the recovery pipe 15. The breathing valve 18 and the drain valve 19 are both installed on the recovery box 17.

[0037] The drying mechanism includes a second motor 20 and a support base 21. The second motor 20 is mounted on the top of the rotating table 3. The support base 21 is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor 20. An adhesive layer is provided on the top of the support base 21.

[0038] The observation mechanism includes an electron microscope 22 and a fill light 23, both of which are installed on the top of the rotating platform 3;

[0039] The filter box 24 and multiple filter plates 25 are also included. The filter box 24 is installed on the booster pump 13, and an air inlet is provided at the right end of the filter box 24. The multiple filter plates 25 are all installed inside the filter box 24, and the air intake of the booster pump 13 is communicated with the interior of the filter box 24.

[0040] Insert the optical fiber connector into the first sleeve 6, and limit the optical fiber connector by the elasticity of multiple sets of sealing rings 7. Then, turn on the first motor 2 to drive the rotating table 3 to rotate, move the electron microscope 22 to the bottom of the optical fiber plug, provide light for the electron microscope 22 through the fill light 23, and photograph the optical fiber connector through the electron microscope 22, so that the staff can observe the optical fiber head at close range. Then turn on the first motor 2 to drive the rotating table 3 to rotate, move the spray pipe 10 to the bottom of the optical fiber connector, contract the electric cylinder 8, and extend the second sleeve 9 into the first sleeve 6, so that the bottom end of the optical fiber connector is inserted into the second sleeve 9. Then, turn on the booster pump 13, and air enters the filter box 24. The air in the filter box 24 is filtered by multiple sets of filter plates 25, and then the air is discharged into the interior of the storage box 11 by the booster pump 13, and the interior of the storage box 11 is pressurized. At the same time, the pressure sensor 1 is used to pressurize the interior of the storage box 11. 4. The pressure in the storage box 11 is detected. When the pressure in the storage box 11 reaches a set value, the solenoid valve 12 is opened, causing the spray pipe 10 to spray the anhydrous ethanol in the storage box 11, so that the anhydrous ethanol flushes the bottom end of the optical fiber connector. At the same time, the delivery pump 16 is turned on, and the anhydrous ethanol sprayed by the spray pipe 10 passes through the recovery pipe 15 and the delivery pump 16 in turn into the recovery box 17. At the same time, the breathing valve 18 discharges the excess air in the recovery box 17. After the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box 17 accumulates to a certain amount, the drain valve 19 is opened to discharge the anhydrous ethanol in the recovery box 17. After flushing is completed, the wiping cotton is stuck on the support base 21, and then the rotating table 3 is rotated to move the support base 21 to the bottom of the optical fiber connector. The electric cylinder 8 is contracted and the second motor 20 is turned on to rotate the support base 21. The wiping cotton on the support base 21 contacts the optical fiber connector to remove the anhydrous ethanol on the optical fiber connector, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0041] The first motor 2, electric cylinder 8, solenoid valve 12, booster pump 13, pressure sensor 14, delivery pump 16, second motor 20, electron microscope 22 and fill light 23 of an optical fiber connector cleaning device of the utility model are purchased on the market. Technicians in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without the need for technical personnel in this field to make creative labor.

[0042] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optical fiber connector cleaning device, comprising an observation mechanism; characterized in that: It also includes a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a drying mechanism, wherein the observing mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism are all installed on the rotating mechanism; The rotating mechanism adjusts the positions of the observation mechanism, the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism. The observation mechanism assists the staff in checking the optical fiber connector, the cleaning mechanism cleans the optical fiber connector, and the drying mechanism dries the optical fiber connector.

2. An optical fiber connector cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises a base (1), a first motor (2), a rotating platform (3), multiple groups of guide columns (4), a support frame (5), a first sleeve (6), multiple groups of sealing rings (7) and an electric cylinder (8); the first motor (2) is mounted on the top of the base (1); the rotating platform (3) is mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (2); the bottom ends of the multiple groups of guide columns (4) and the electric cylinder (8) are connected to the top of the base (1); the support frame (5) is slidably mounted on the multiple groups of guide columns (4); the top end of the electric cylinder (8) is mounted on the support frame (5); the first sleeve (6) is mounted on the support frame (5); and the multiple groups of sealing rings (7) are mounted inside the first sleeve (6).

3. An optical fiber connector cleaning device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism comprises a second sleeve (9), a liquid spraying pipe (10), a storage box (11), a solenoid valve (12), a booster pump (13), a pressure sensor (14) and a recovery mechanism. The second sleeve (9) and the liquid spraying pipe (10) are both mounted on the rotating platform (3). The storage box (11) is mounted on the bottom of the rotating platform (3), and the bottom end of the liquid spraying pipe (10) extends to the interior of the storage box (11). The solenoid valve (12) is mounted on the liquid spraying pipe (10). The booster pump (13) is mounted on the storage box (11), and the exhaust port of the booster pump (13) is communicated with the interior of the storage box (11). The pressure sensor (14) is mounted inside the storage box (11), and the recovery mechanism is mounted on the top of the rotating platform (3).

4. An optical fiber connector cleaning device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The recovery mechanism comprises a recovery pipe (15), a delivery pump (16), a recovery box (17), a breathing valve (18) and a sewage valve (19). The delivery pump (16) and the recovery box (17) are both mounted on the rotating platform (3). The discharge port of the delivery pump (16) is communicated with the interior of the recovery box (17). The suction port of the delivery pump (16) is communicated with the interior of the second sleeve (9) through the recovery pipe (15). The breathing valve (18) and the sewage valve (19) are both mounted on the recovery box (17).

5. The optical fiber connector cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: The drying mechanism comprises a second motor (20) and a support base (21), wherein the second motor (20) is mounted on the top of the rotating platform (3), the support base (21) is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor (20), and an adhesive layer is provided on the top of the support base (21).

6. The optical fiber connector cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: The observation mechanism comprises an electron microscope (22) and a supplementary light (23), and both the electron microscope (22) and the supplementary light (23) are installed on the top of the rotating platform (3).

7. The optical fiber connector cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The invention also includes a filter box (24) and a plurality of filter plates (25). The filter box (24) is installed on the booster pump (13), and an air inlet is provided at the right end of the filter box (24). The plurality of filter plates (25) are installed inside the filter box (24), and the air inlet of the booster pump (13) is communicated with the inside of the filter box (24).

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