Assembling and crimping equipment for optical fiber cable
By designing assembly and crimping equipment for optical fiber cables, fully automated assembly and processing of optical fiber cables is achieved, solving the problems of quality fluctuations and low efficiency caused by human factors in the production of optical fiber patch cords, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422265582.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-14
AI Technical Summary
Current fiber optic patch cord production is still in the manual production stage, which is easily affected by human factors, resulting in large fluctuations in product quality, low production efficiency, slow plug assembly efficiency, and low degree of automation.
Design an assembly and crimping device for optical fiber cables, comprising multiple automated modules such as a dispensing device, a tray feeding device, a pre-screwing device, a finishing device, a testing and crimping device, and an AOI inspection mechanism, to achieve fully automated assembly and processing of optical fiber cables.
It improves the automation efficiency of fiber optic cables, reduces the intensity and cost of manual labor, increases production efficiency, and ensures the stability of product quality and assembly efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fiber optic patch cord assembly process, specifically to an assembly and crimping device for fiber optic cables. Background Technology
[0002] Fiber optic patch cords, also known as fiber optic connectors, consist of an optical cable and a plug. The plug is located at both ends of the optical cable. Currently, the production of fiber optic patch cords is still in the manual production stage. The cutting of the outer sheath of the optical cable, the cutting of the inner sheath of the optical cable, the removal of the optical fiber coating, the cutting of the optical fiber to a fixed length, and the installation of the plug are all done manually. This is easily affected by human factors, resulting in large fluctuations in the product quality of fiber optic patch cords under manual production methods. Finished fiber optic patch cords that have already been produced often fail the inspection process, so they have to be reworked. Rework not only reduces the production efficiency of fiber optic patch cords, but also increases the loss rate of optical cable raw materials.
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, patent number 202010521655.9 discloses an automated production equipment for fiber optic patch cords. This equipment eliminates the influence of human factors, automating all processes including fiber optic cable outer sheath cutting, inner sheath cutting, fiber optic coating removal, fiber optic length cutting, and plug installation. This makes the product quality of fiber optic patch cords easier to control and more stable. Compared with traditional manual production methods, it significantly reduces rework rates and increases fiber optic patch cord production efficiency, while also reducing the loss rate of fiber optic cable raw materials. However, this equipment can only be used for assembling plugs and cables, and the plug assembly still requires manual labor. Existing plug assembly methods are mostly manual, resulting in slow assembly efficiency. Furthermore, after assembly, manual pressing tests are required on the plug, leading to low automation efficiency and impacting the production efficiency of fiber optic cables. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of current technology by providing an assembly and crimping device for optical fiber cables, aiming to solve the technical problems of slow production efficiency in existing optical fiber cable assembly and processing due to the inability to fully automate the process.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is as follows:
[0006] An assembly and crimping device for optical fiber cables includes a workbench with a material placement platform on one side and a product placement assembly on the other side. The workbench is equipped with a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a dispensing device, a tray feeding device, a tray positioning device, a front sleeve tightening device, a sorting device, a testing and crimping device, an AOI inspection mechanism, a rear sleeve pushing device, a lower tray device, a rear sheath tightening device, and a feeding device. The first conveyor belt is positioned on the workbench, and the second conveyor belt is positioned behind it. The dispensing device, tray feeding device, tray positioning device, front sleeve tightening device, sorting device, testing and crimping device, AOI inspection mechanism, rear sleeve pushing device, lower tray device, rear sheath tightening device, and feeding device are sequentially arranged on the second conveyor belt. The workbench also includes a control cabinet and a central control controller.
[0007] As a further improvement, the dispensing device includes a first bracket, the first bracket having a first linear module arranged longitudinally on the first bracket; the first linear module having a first slider, the first slider having a first support, the first support having a second linear module arranged laterally on the first support; the second linear module having a first mounting block, the first mounting block having a third linear module arranged vertically on the first mounting block; the third linear module having a second support, the second support having a dispensing assembly; the dispensing assembly including a syringe and a needle.
[0008] As a further improvement, the square plate feeding device includes a vibratory plate assembly and a feeding assembly, with a conveying assembly between the vibratory plate assembly and the feeding assembly; the vibratory plate assembly includes a vibratory plate, a vibrator, and a material guide trough, the material guide trough being disposed on the vibrator, and one end of the material guide trough being connected to the vibratory plate; the material guide trough having a through hole, and a material distribution assembly being disposed below the through hole, the material distribution assembly including a cylinder and a limiting block; the feeding assembly being disposed beside the vibrator, the feeding assembly including a second bracket, a lifting cylinder, and a pushing cylinder, the lifting cylinder being vertically disposed on the second bracket, the driving end of the lifting cylinder having a second mounting block, the pushing cylinder being disposed on the second mounting block, the driving end of the pushing cylinder having a clamp, the clamp having two inserts; the conveying assembly includes a third bracket, the third bracket having a fourth linear module, the fourth linear module having a positioning fixture, the positioning fixture having two positioning grooves.
[0009] As a further improvement, the square plate positioning device includes a first push cylinder, the output end of the first push cylinder is provided with a first fixture, and the first fixture includes two diagonally arranged pins;
[0010] The tightening device includes a fourth bracket, a fifth linear module, and a tightening assembly. The fifth linear module is vertically mounted on the fourth bracket and has a fifth slider. Each fifth slider has a fifth support, and the tightening assembly is mounted on the fifth support. The fifth support has a mounting part with a bayonet, and a bearing is located above the bayonet. The tightening assembly includes a servo motor, a fifth mounting plate, and a rotating shaft. The servo motor is mounted on the fifth mounting plate, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor and the rotating shaft have synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft has an anti-slip rubber sleeve.
[0011] As a further improvement, the finishing device includes an aramid outer sheath mechanism and a pressing sleeve mechanism; the aramid outer sheath mechanism includes a sixth bracket and two sixth clamps, the sixth bracket is provided with two mirror-image-opposite sixth linear modules, each of the sixth linear modules is provided with a sixth guide rail, each of the sixth linear modules and the sixth guide rails is provided with a sixth slider, and each of the sixth clamps is respectively provided on the two sixth sliders; each of the sixth clamps includes a sixth support and a gripper cylinder, each of the gripper cylinders is provided with two rubber clamps, and each of the rubber clamps is provided with anti-slip texture;
[0012] The clamping sleeve mechanism includes a seventh bracket and a seventh cylinder. The seventh cylinder is vertically mounted on the seventh bracket. The driving end of the seventh cylinder is provided with a seventh pressure block, and the seventh pressure block is provided with a trapezoidal bayonet.
[0013] As a further improvement, the testing and pressing device includes a pressing mechanism and a pushing and pressing testing mechanism; the pressing mechanism includes an eighth bracket, the eighth bracket is provided with an eighth mounting plate, the eighth mounting plate is provided with an eighth cylinder and two eighth supports, each of the two eighth supports is provided with an eighth guide rail, each of the eighth guide rails is provided with an eighth slider, an eighth pressure plate is provided between the two eighth sliders, and the eighth pressure plate is connected to the driving end of the eighth cylinder; the eighth pressure plate is provided with an eighth pressure block, and the eighth pressure block is provided with two trapezoidal bayonets.
[0014] The pushing test mechanism includes a ninth bracket and a ninth cylinder. The ninth cylinder is mounted on the ninth bracket and has a ninth mounting block. The ninth mounting block has two spring-loaded pins and a ninth mounting plate. Two sensor contact seats are located behind the ninth mounting plate, and each of the spring-loaded pins has a contact piece behind it.
[0015] As a further improvement, the AOI inspection mechanism includes a tenth bracket and an AOI inspection module. The tenth bracket is provided with a tenth mounting block, and the AOI inspection module is mounted on the tenth mounting block.
[0016] The rear sleeve pushing device includes a rear sleeve pushing mechanism and a first clamping sleeve mechanism; the rear sleeve pushing mechanism includes an eleventh bracket and two eleventh clamps, the eleventh bracket is provided with two mirror-image eleventh linear modules, each eleventh linear module is provided with an eleventh guide rail, each eleventh linear module and eleventh guide rail is provided with an eleventh slider, and each eleventh clamp is respectively provided on the two eleventh sliders; each eleventh clamp includes an eleventh support and a gripper cylinder, each gripper cylinder is provided with two rubber clamps, and each rubber clamp is provided with an anti-slip texture.
[0017] The first clamping sleeve mechanism includes a twelfth bracket and a twelfth cylinder. The twelfth cylinder is vertically mounted on the twelfth bracket. The driving end of the twelfth cylinder is provided with a twelfth pressing block, and the twelfth pressing block is provided with a trapezoidal bayonet.
[0018] As a further improvement, the lower plate device includes a thirteenth bracket, a thirteenth guide rail, a thirteenth cylinder, and a thirteenth clamp. The thirteenth guide rail is mounted on the thirteenth bracket, the thirteenth cylinder is mounted on the side of the thirteenth guide rail, the thirteenth guide rail is provided with a thirteenth slider, the thirteenth slider is provided with a thirteenth mounting plate, the thirteenth mounting plate is connected to the drive end of the thirteenth cylinder, and the thirteenth clamp is mounted vertically on the thirteenth mounting plate; a receiving box is also provided on the rear side of the thirteenth bracket.
[0019] As a further improvement, the rear sheath tightening device includes a fourteenth bracket, a fourteenth linear module, and a tightening assembly. The fourteenth linear module is vertically mounted on the fourteenth bracket. The fourteenth linear module has a fourteenth slider, and each of the fourteenth sliders has a fourteenth support. The tightening assembly is mounted on the fourteenth support. The fourteenth support has a mounting part, a bayonet, and a bearing above the bayonet. The tightening assembly includes a servo motor, a fourteenth mounting plate, and a rotating shaft. The servo motor is mounted on the fourteenth mounting plate, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor and the rotating shaft have synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft has an anti-slip rubber sleeve.
[0020] The feeding device includes a fifteenth support, which has a fifteenth linear module arranged longitudinally on the fifteenth support; the fifteenth linear module has a fifteenth slider, which has a fifteenth support, which has a sixteenth linear module arranged laterally on the fifteenth support; the sixteenth linear module has a fifteenth mounting block, which has a seventeenth linear module arranged vertically on the fifteenth mounting block; the seventeenth linear module has a seventeenth support, which has a seventeenth clamp.
[0021] As a further improvement, the material placement platform is provided with multiple carriers, each carrier having two material placement grooves, each material placement groove having a positioning slot and a square plate positioning slot; the first linear module, the second linear module, the third linear module, the fourth linear module, the fifth linear module, the sixth linear module, the eleventh linear module, the fourteenth linear module, the fifteenth linear module, the sixteenth linear module, and the seventeenth linear module are all provided with two servo motors; the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are both provided with multiple detection sensors and multiple limit stop components.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned one or more technical solutions in the fiber optic cable assembly and crimping equipment provided in this utility model embodiment have at least one of the following technical effects:
[0023] This invention achieves fully automated assembly and processing of optical fiber cables by setting up a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a dispensing device, a square tray feeding device, a square tray positioning device, a front sleeve tightening device, a sorting device, a testing and crimping device, an AOI inspection mechanism, a rear sleeve pushing device, a lower tray device, a rear sheath tightening device, and a feeding device. This improves automation efficiency, reduces manual labor intensity and costs, and increases production efficiency. The dispensing device automatically applies thread-locking adhesive, ensuring efficient application. The square tray feeding device and square tray positioning device arrange and feed the square tray with the front sleeve, ensuring the correct placement of the front sleeve and thus guaranteeing the efficiency and quality of subsequent assembly. The front sleeve tightening device automatically tightens the front sleeve. The sorting device is used for aramid fiber... The system features a combination of sorting and tightening mechanisms to improve automation efficiency, including the pulling in and tightening of the fiber optic cable connectors. A crimping test device is used to perform crimping tests on the fiber optic cable connectors, working in conjunction with an AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) mechanism to automatically detect any leaks. A rear sleeve pushing device automatically pushes in the rear sleeve. A lower tray device is used for the removal and unloading of materials from the tray. A rear sleeve tightening device is used for tightening and assembling the rear sleeve. A feeding device automatically unloads the finished fiber optic cable. The system also includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt for transporting materials and empty carriers, further enhancing automation and significantly improving the efficiency of fiber optic cable patch cord assembly. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fiber optic cable assembly and crimping equipment used in this embodiment;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing device in this embodiment;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the square tray feeding device in this embodiment;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the square plate positioning device in this embodiment;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front sleeve tightening device in this embodiment;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting device in this embodiment;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the testing crimping device in this embodiment;
[0032] Figure 8 This is a front view schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism in this embodiment;
[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the push-test mechanism in this embodiment;
[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the AOI detection mechanism and the rear sleeve pushing device in this embodiment;
[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower plate device and the rear sheath tightening device in this embodiment;
[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device in this embodiment;
[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0039] For examples, see the appendix. Figures 1 to 13A rear sheath tightening device 1 for optical fiber cables includes a workbench 2, a material placement platform 3 on one side of the workbench 2, and a product placement assembly 4 on the other side of the workbench 2. The workbench 2 is equipped with a first conveyor belt 5, a second conveyor belt 6, a dispensing device 7, a square tray feeding device 8, a square tray positioning device 9, a front sheath tightening device 10, a sorting device 11, a testing and crimping device 12, an AOI inspection mechanism 13, a rear sheath pushing device 14, a lower tray device 15, a rear sheath tightening device 16, and a feeding device 17. The first conveyor belt 5 is positioned on the workbench 2, and the second conveyor belt 6 is positioned behind the first conveyor belt 5. The first conveyor belt 5 is used for the return transport of empty carriers 18, and the second conveyor belt 6 is used for the transport of carriers 18 carrying materials. The dispensing device 7, the square tray feeding device 8, the square tray positioning device 9, the front sleeve tightening device 10, the sorting device 11, the testing and pressing device 12, the AOI inspection mechanism 13, the rear sleeve pushing device 14, the lower plate device 15, the rear sleeve tightening device 16, and the unloading device 17 are sequentially arranged on the second conveyor belt 6. The workbench 2 is also equipped with a control cabinet 20 and a central control controller 21. The product placement component 4 can be the workbench 2 or a transport trolley. Both the workbench 2 and the transport trolley are equipped with material racks.
[0040] The dispensing device 7 includes a first support 70, on which a first linear module 71 is provided, the first linear module 71 being arranged longitudinally on the first support 70; the first linear module 71 is provided with a first slider, the first slider with a first support, the first support with a second linear module 72, the second linear module 72 being arranged laterally on the first support; the second linear module 72 is provided with a first mounting block, the first mounting block with a third linear module 73, the third linear module 73 being arranged vertically on the first mounting block; the third linear module 73 is provided with a second support, the second support with a dispensing assembly 74; the dispensing assembly 74 includes a syringe and a needle. The dispensing device 7 is used for automatically dispensing thread adhesive, improving automation efficiency, thereby improving production and processing efficiency.
[0041] The square plate feeding device 8 includes a vibratory plate assembly 80 and a feeding assembly 81, with a conveying assembly 82 between the vibratory plate assembly 80 and the feeding assembly 81. The vibratory plate assembly 80 includes a vibratory plate, a vibrator, and a material guide trough. The material guide trough is disposed on the vibrator, and one end of the material guide trough is connected to the vibratory plate. The material guide trough has a through hole, and a material distribution assembly is disposed below the through hole. The material distribution assembly includes a cylinder and a limiting block. The feeding assembly 81 is disposed beside the vibrator and includes a second bracket 810, a lifting cylinder 811, and a pushing cylinder 812. The lifting cylinder 811 is positioned vertically... The conveying assembly 82 includes a third support 820, a fourth linear module 821, a positioning fixture 822, and two positioning grooves 823. The conveying assembly 82 is set on the second bracket 810. The driving end of the lifting cylinder 811 is provided with a second mounting block. The pushing cylinder 812 is set on the second mounting block. The driving end of the pushing cylinder 812 is provided with a clamp 813. The clamp 813 is provided with two insertion posts. The conveying assembly 82 includes a third support 820. The third support 820 is provided with a fourth linear module 821. The fourth linear module 821 is provided with a positioning fixture 822. The positioning fixture 822 is provided with two positioning grooves 823. The square plate feeding device 8 is used for arranging and feeding materials with a front-mounted square plate, realizing automatic feeding action and improving automation efficiency.
[0042] The square plate positioning device 9 includes a first push cylinder 90, and the output end of the first push cylinder 90 is provided with a first fixture 91. The first fixture 91 includes two diagonally arranged pins. The square plate positioning device 9 is used for positioning and correcting the square plate to ensure the position of the front sleeve of the square plate and to ensure the stability and efficiency of subsequent tightening operations.
[0043] The front sleeve tightening device 10 includes a fourth bracket 100, a fifth linear module 101, and a tightening assembly 102. The fifth linear module 101 is vertically mounted on the fourth bracket 100 and has a fifth slider. Each fifth slider has a fifth support 103. The tightening assembly 102 is mounted on the fifth support 103. The fifth support 103 has a mounting part with a bayonet 104. A bearing is located above the bayonet 104, and the bayonet 104 is rectangular. The tightening assembly 102 includes a servo motor, a fifth mounting plate, and a rotating shaft. The servo motor is mounted on the fifth mounting plate, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor and the rotating shaft have synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft has an anti-slip rubber sleeve 105. The front sleeve tightening device 10 is used to automatically tighten the front sleeve on the countersunk disc, improving automation efficiency.
[0044] The finishing device 11 includes an aramid outer sheathing mechanism 110 and a clamping sleeve mechanism 111. The aramid outer sheathing mechanism 110 includes a sixth support 110a and two sixth clamps 110b. The sixth support 110a has two mirror-image-opposite sixth linear modules 110c. Each of the sixth linear modules 110c has a sixth guide rail on its side. Both the sixth linear modules 110c and the sixth guide rails have sixth sliders. The sixth clamps 110b are respectively mounted on the two sixth sliders. Each of the sixth clamps 110b includes a sixth support and a gripper cylinder. The gripper cylinder has two rubber clamps, and each rubber clamp has an anti-slip texture. The aramid outer sheathing mechanism 110 is used for finishing the aramid and pulling in the clamp, realizing automatic operation and improving automation efficiency.
[0045] The clamping sleeve mechanism 111 includes a seventh bracket 111a and a seventh cylinder 111b. The seventh cylinder 111b is vertically mounted on the seventh bracket 111a. The driving end of the seventh cylinder 111b is provided with a seventh pressure block. The seventh pressure block is provided with a trapezoidal slot. The clamping sleeve mechanism 111 is used to perform a clamping action to achieve automatic clamping and improve automation efficiency.
[0046] The testing and pressing device 12 includes a pressing mechanism 120 and a pressing test mechanism 121. The pressing mechanism 120 includes an eighth bracket 120a, an eighth mounting plate 120b, an eighth cylinder 120c, and two eighth supports 120d. Each of the two eighth supports 120d has an eighth guide rail, and each of the eighth guide rails has an eighth slider. An eighth pressure plate 120e is provided between the two eighth sliders. The eighth pressure plate 120e is connected to the driving end of the eighth cylinder 120c. The eighth pressure plate 120e has an eighth pressure block, and the eighth pressure block has two trapezoidal slots. The pressing mechanism 120 is used to press and fix the device to prevent movement during testing and to ensure the testing efficiency and accuracy of the pressing test mechanism 121.
[0047] The push-pressure testing mechanism 121 includes a ninth bracket 121a and a ninth cylinder 121b. The ninth cylinder 121b is mounted on the ninth bracket 121a and has a ninth mounting block 121c. The ninth mounting block 121c has two spring-loaded pins 121d and a ninth mounting plate. Two sensor contact seats are located behind the ninth mounting plate. Contact pieces are located behind each of the spring-loaded pins 121d. The push-pressure testing mechanism 121 is used for automatic push-pressure detection, thereby automatically pushing-pressure detection of the fiber optic cable connector and feeding back to the central control controller 21 to achieve automatic detection, improve detection efficiency and production efficiency.
[0048] The AOI inspection mechanism 13 includes a tenth bracket 130 and an AOI inspection module 131. The tenth bracket 130 is provided with a tenth mounting block, and the AOI inspection module 131 is mounted on the tenth mounting block. The AOI inspection mechanism 13 is used to realize the automatic inspection of fiber optic connectors and detect whether there is leakage.
[0049] The rear sleeve pushing device 14 includes a rear sleeve pushing mechanism 140 and a first clamping sleeve mechanism 141. The rear sleeve pushing mechanism 140 includes an eleventh bracket 140a and two eleventh clamps 140b. The eleventh bracket 140a is provided with two mirror-image eleventh linear modules 140c. Each eleventh linear module 140c is provided with an eleventh guide rail on its side. Each eleventh linear module 140c and the eleventh guide rail is provided with an eleventh slider. Each eleventh clamp 140b is respectively provided on the two eleventh sliders. Each eleventh clamp 140b includes an eleventh support and a gripper cylinder. Each gripper cylinder is provided with two rubber clamps, and each rubber clamp is provided with an anti-slip texture. The rear sleeve pushing mechanism 140 is used to automatically push and tighten the rear sleeve, thereby realizing automated processing and improving automated production efficiency.
[0050] The first clamping sleeve mechanism 141 includes a twelfth bracket 141a and a twelfth cylinder 141b. The twelfth cylinder 141b is vertically mounted on the twelfth bracket 141a. The driving end of the twelfth cylinder 141b is provided with a twelfth pressing block. The twelfth pressing block is provided with a trapezoidal slot. The first clamping sleeve mechanism 141 is used for clamping and fixing the rear sleeve.
[0051] The lower plate device 15 includes a thirteenth bracket 150, a thirteenth guide rail 151, a thirteenth cylinder 152, and a thirteenth clamp 153. The thirteenth guide rail 151 is mounted on the thirteenth bracket 150, and the thirteenth cylinder 152 is mounted on the side of the thirteenth guide rail 151. The thirteenth guide rail 151 has a thirteenth slider, and the thirteenth slider has a thirteenth mounting plate. The thirteenth mounting plate is connected to the drive end of the thirteenth cylinder 152. The thirteenth clamp 153 is mounted vertically on the thirteenth mounting plate. The thirteenth clamp 153 includes a thirteenth lifting cylinder and a thirteenth gripper cylinder. A receiving box 154 is also provided on the rear side of the thirteenth bracket 150. The lower plate device 15 is used to fix the square plate of the front sleeve for clamping, unloading, and recycling, thereby achieving automation and improving production efficiency.
[0052] The rear sheath tightening device 16 includes a fourteenth bracket 160, a fourteenth linear module 161, and a tightening assembly 162. The fourteenth linear module 161 is vertically mounted on the fourteenth bracket 160. The fourteenth linear module 161 is provided with a fourteenth slider, and each fourteenth slider is provided with a fourteenth support. The tightening assembly 102 is mounted on the fourteenth support. The fourteenth support is provided with a mounting part, and the mounting part is provided with a latch. The latch is an arc-shaped latch used for clamping and fixing. A bearing is provided above the latch. The tightening assembly 162 includes a servo motor 162a, a fourteenth mounting plate 162b, and a rotating shaft 162c. The servo motor 162a is mounted on the fourteenth mounting plate 162b, and the rotating shaft 162c is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor 162a and the rotating shaft are equipped with synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft 162c is equipped with an anti-slip rubber sleeve 162d. The rear sheath tightening device 16 is used to automatically tighten the rear sheath of the optical fiber, thereby improving automation efficiency and production efficiency.
[0053] The feeding device 17 includes a fifteenth bracket 170, which has a fifteenth linear module 171 arranged longitudinally on the fifteenth bracket 170; the fifteenth linear module 171 has a fifteenth slider, which has a fifteenth support 172, which has a sixteenth linear module 173 arranged laterally on the fifteenth support 172; the sixteenth linear module 173 has a fifteenth mounting block, which has a seventeenth linear module 174 arranged vertically on the fifteenth mounting block; the seventeenth linear module 174 has a seventeenth support 175, which has a seventeenth clamp 176. The feeding device 17 is used to automatically feed the processed optical fiber cable.
[0054] The material placement platform 3 is equipped with multiple carriers 18, each carrier 18 having two material placement grooves 180. Each material placement groove 180 has a positioning slot 181 and a square positioning slot 182. The square positioning slot 182 has an opening. The carriers 18 are used for placing and positioning the two connectors of the optical fiber, including the first linear module 71, the second linear module 72, the third linear module 73, the fourth linear module 821, the fifth linear module 101, the sixth linear module 110c, and the eleventh linear module 140c. The fourteenth linear module 161, the fifteenth linear module 171, the sixteenth linear module 173, and the seventeenth linear module 174 are all equipped with two servo motors; the first conveyor belt 5 and the second conveyor belt 6 are each equipped with multiple detection sensors 22 and multiple limit stop components 19. The limit stop component 19 includes a bracket, a lifting cylinder, and a limiting stop wheel assembly. The lifting cylinder is mounted on the bracket, and the limiting stop wheel assembly is provided with a support. One end of the support is hinged to the bracket, and the other end of the support is connected to the drive end of the lifting cylinder.
[0055] This invention achieves fully automated assembly and processing of optical fiber cables by setting up a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a dispensing device, a square tray feeding device, a square tray positioning device, a front sleeve tightening device, a sorting device, a testing and crimping device, an AOI inspection mechanism, a rear sleeve pushing device, a lower tray device, a rear sheath tightening device, and a feeding device. This improves automation efficiency, reduces manual labor intensity and costs, and increases production efficiency. The dispensing device automatically applies thread-locking adhesive, ensuring efficient application. The square tray feeding device and square tray positioning device arrange and feed the square tray with the front sleeve, ensuring the correct placement of the front sleeve and thus guaranteeing the efficiency and quality of subsequent assembly. The front sleeve tightening device automatically tightens the front sleeve. The sorting device is used for aramid fiber... The system features a combination of sorting and tightening mechanisms to improve automation efficiency, including the pulling in and tightening of the fiber optic cable connectors. A crimping test device is used to perform crimping tests on the fiber optic cable connectors, working in conjunction with an AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) mechanism to automatically detect any leaks. A rear sleeve pushing device automatically pushes in the rear sleeve. A lower tray device is used for the removal and unloading of materials from the tray. A rear sleeve tightening device is used for tightening and assembling the rear sleeve. A feeding device automatically unloads the finished fiber optic cable. The system also includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt for transporting materials and empty carriers, further enhancing automation and significantly improving the efficiency of fiber optic cable patch cord assembly.
[0056] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other optical fiber cable rear sheath tightening devices that use the same or similar structures or devices as the above-described embodiments of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A crimping and assembly device for optical fiber cables, characterized in that: The assembly and pressing equipment includes a workbench with a material placement platform on one side and a product placement assembly on the other side. The workbench is equipped with a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a dispensing device, a square tray feeding device, a square tray positioning device, a front sleeve tightening device, a sorting device, a testing and pressing device, an AOI inspection mechanism, a rear sleeve pushing device, a lower plate device, a rear sleeve tightening device, and a feeding device. The first conveyor belt is positioned on the workbench, and the second conveyor belt is positioned behind it. The dispensing device, square tray feeding device, square tray positioning device, front sleeve tightening device, sorting device, testing and pressing device, AOI inspection mechanism, rear sleeve pushing device, lower plate device, rear sleeve tightening device, and feeding device are sequentially arranged on the second conveyor belt. The workbench also includes a control cabinet and a central control controller.
2. The fiber optic crimping assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispensing device includes a first bracket, the first bracket having a first linear module arranged longitudinally on the first bracket; the first linear module having a first slider, the first slider having a first support, the first support having a second linear module arranged laterally on the first support; The second linear module is provided with a first mounting block, and the first mounting block is provided with a third linear module, which is vertically mounted on the first mounting block; the third linear module is provided with a second support, and the second support is provided with a dispensing assembly; the dispensing assembly includes a syringe and a needle.
3. The fiber optic crimping assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The square plate feeding device includes a vibratory plate assembly and a feeding assembly, with a conveying assembly between the vibratory plate assembly and the feeding assembly. The vibratory plate assembly includes a vibratory plate, a vibrator, and a material guide trough. The material guide trough is disposed on the vibrator, and one end of the material guide trough is connected to the vibratory plate. The material guide trough has a through hole, and a material distribution assembly is disposed below the through hole. The material distribution assembly includes a cylinder and a limiting block. The feeding assembly is disposed beside the vibrator and includes a second bracket, a lifting cylinder, and a pushing cylinder. The lifting cylinder is vertically disposed on the second bracket, and a second mounting block is disposed at the driving end of the lifting cylinder. The pushing cylinder is disposed on the second mounting block, and a clamp is disposed at the driving end of the pushing cylinder. The clamp has two inserts. The conveying assembly includes a third bracket, and a fourth linear module is disposed on the third bracket. The fourth linear module has a positioning fixture, and the positioning fixture has two positioning grooves.
4. The fiber optic crimping assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The square positioning device includes a first push cylinder, and the output end of the first push cylinder is provided with a first fixture, the first fixture including two diagonally arranged pins; The tightening device includes a fourth bracket, a fifth linear module, and a tightening assembly. The fifth linear module is vertically mounted on the fourth bracket and has a fifth slider. Each fifth slider has a fifth support, and the tightening assembly is mounted on the fifth support. The fifth support has a mounting part with a bayonet, and a bearing is located above the bayonet. The tightening assembly includes a servo motor, a fifth mounting plate, and a rotating shaft. The servo motor is mounted on the fifth mounting plate, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor and the rotating shaft have synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft has an anti-slip rubber sleeve.
5. The fiber optic crimping assembly apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The finishing device includes an aramid extrusion mechanism and a clamping sleeve mechanism; the aramid extrusion mechanism includes a sixth support and two sixth clamps, the sixth support is provided with two mirror-image-opposite sixth linear modules, each of the sixth linear modules is provided with a sixth guide rail, each of the sixth linear modules and the sixth guide rails is provided with a sixth slider, and each of the sixth clamps is respectively provided on the two sixth sliders; each of the sixth clamps includes a sixth support and a gripper cylinder, each of the gripper cylinders is provided with two rubber clamps, and each of the rubber clamps is provided with anti-slip texture; The clamping sleeve mechanism includes a seventh bracket and a seventh cylinder. The seventh cylinder is vertically mounted on the seventh bracket. The driving end of the seventh cylinder is provided with a seventh pressure block, and the seventh pressure block is provided with a trapezoidal bayonet.
6. The fiber optic crimping assembly apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The testing and pressing device includes a pressing mechanism and a pushing and pressing testing mechanism; the pressing mechanism includes an eighth bracket, the eighth bracket is provided with an eighth mounting plate, the eighth mounting plate is provided with an eighth cylinder and two eighth supports, each of the two eighth supports is provided with an eighth guide rail, each of the eighth guide rails is provided with an eighth slider, an eighth pressure plate is provided between the two eighth sliders, the eighth pressure plate is connected to the driving end of the eighth cylinder; the eighth pressure plate is provided with an eighth pressure block, the eighth pressure block is provided with two trapezoidal bayonets. The pushing test mechanism includes a ninth bracket and a ninth cylinder. The ninth cylinder is mounted on the ninth bracket and has a ninth mounting block. The ninth mounting block has two spring-loaded pins and a ninth mounting plate. Two sensor contact seats are located behind the ninth mounting plate, and each of the spring-loaded pins has a contact piece behind it.
7. The fiber optic crimping assembly apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: The AOI inspection mechanism includes a tenth bracket and an AOI inspection module. The tenth bracket is provided with a tenth mounting block, and the AOI inspection module is mounted on the tenth mounting block. The rear sleeve pushing device includes a rear sleeve pushing mechanism and a first clamping sleeve mechanism; the rear sleeve pushing mechanism includes an eleventh bracket and two eleventh clamps, the eleventh bracket is provided with two mirror-image eleventh linear modules, each eleventh linear module is provided with an eleventh guide rail, each eleventh linear module and eleventh guide rail is provided with an eleventh slider, and each eleventh clamp is respectively provided on the two eleventh sliders; each eleventh clamp includes an eleventh support and a gripper cylinder, each gripper cylinder is provided with two rubber clamps, and each rubber clamp is provided with an anti-slip texture. The first clamping sleeve mechanism includes a twelfth bracket and a twelfth cylinder. The twelfth cylinder is vertically mounted on the twelfth bracket. The driving end of the twelfth cylinder is provided with a twelfth pressing block, and the twelfth pressing block is provided with a trapezoidal bayonet.
8. The assembly and crimping equipment for optical fibers according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower plate device includes a thirteenth bracket, a thirteenth guide rail, a thirteenth cylinder, and a thirteenth clamp. The thirteenth guide rail is mounted on the thirteenth bracket, the thirteenth cylinder is mounted on the side of the thirteenth guide rail, the thirteenth guide rail has a thirteenth slider, the thirteenth slider has a thirteenth mounting plate, the thirteenth mounting plate is connected to the drive end of the thirteenth cylinder, and the thirteenth clamp is mounted vertically on the thirteenth mounting plate; a receiving box is also provided on the rear side of the thirteenth bracket.
9. The assembly and crimping equipment for optical fiber cables according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rear sheath tightening device includes a fourteenth bracket, a fourteenth linear module, and a tightening assembly. The fourteenth linear module is vertically mounted on the fourteenth bracket. The fourteenth linear module has a fourteenth slider, and each of the fourteenth sliders has a fourteenth support. The tightening assembly is mounted on the fourteenth support. The fourteenth support has a mounting part, a bayonet, and a bearing above the bayonet. The tightening assembly includes a servo motor, a fourteenth mounting plate, and a rotating shaft. The servo motor is mounted on the fourteenth mounting plate, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing. Both the servo motor and the rotating shaft have synchronous pulleys, and belts are fitted around the outer sides of the two synchronous pulleys. The rotating shaft has an anti-slip rubber sleeve. The feeding device includes a fifteenth support, which has a fifteenth linear module arranged longitudinally on the fifteenth support; the fifteenth linear module has a fifteenth slider, which has a fifteenth support, which has a sixteenth linear module arranged laterally on the fifteenth support; the sixteenth linear module has a fifteenth mounting block, which has a seventeenth linear module arranged vertically on the fifteenth mounting block; the seventeenth linear module has a seventeenth support, which has a seventeenth clamp.
10. The fiber optic crimping assembly apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that: The material placement platform is equipped with multiple carriers, each carrier having two material placement grooves, each material placement groove having a positioning slot and a square plate positioning slot; the first linear module, the second linear module, the third linear module, the fourth linear module, the fifth linear module, the sixth linear module, the eleventh linear module, the fourteenth linear module, the fifteenth linear module, the sixteenth linear module, and the seventeenth linear module are all equipped with two servo motors; the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are each equipped with multiple detection sensors and multiple limit stop components.
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An automated production equipment for fiber optic patch cords
CN111580220B