Optical fiber cleaning machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an optical fiber cleaning machine, which relates to the technical field of optical fiber processing equipment and comprises a machine body, two winding and unwinding mechanisms, two sponge belts, an optical fiber jig and a spraying mechanism. The two retracting and releasing mechanisms are oppositely arranged on the machine body and can move towards the cleaning station; the two sponge belts are arranged on the two retracting and releasing mechanisms in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the two ends of each sponge belt are wound around the same retracting and releasing mechanism. According to the optical fiber cleaning machine, the optical fiber jig is arranged to clamp the optical fiber to be cleaned, the end face of the optical fiber is placed at the cleaning station, then the winding and unwinding mechanism drives the sponge belt to extrude the optical fiber, before the optical fiber is extruded and cleaned, the spraying mechanism sprays cleaning liquid to the sponge, and the optical fiber jig drives the optical fiber to do reciprocating motion; therefore, optical fiber cleaning operation is achieved through friction with the sponge belt, the product cleaning consistency is improved, meanwhile, multiple optical fibers can be cleaned, and the cleaning efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber processing equipment technology, and in particular to an optical fiber cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber optic cleaning is a critical process primarily used to ensure that the surface of the optical fiber remains clean and free of contaminants during dispensing, splicing, or other subsequent processes. Contaminants on the fiber surface, such as dust, grease, and other microparticles, can significantly affect the fiber's transmission performance, leading to signal loss, increased attenuation, and even connection failure. Therefore, fiber optic cleaning is essential. After cleaning, the fiber end face must be inspected using a microscope or fiber optic end-face inspection instrument to ensure that the cleaning effect meets the required standards. An efficient cleaning process not only improves the stability and reliability of fiber optic connections but also extends equipment lifespan and reduces maintenance costs. Therefore, fiber optic cleaning is an indispensable part of fiber optic communication, laser processing, and other fields, directly impacting the performance and quality of the final product.

[0003] Currently, the common method for cleaning optical fibers is to use lint-free paper dipped in anhydrous alcohol to repeatedly wipe the surface of the fiber. This cleaning method mainly relies on manual labor, resulting in poor product cleaning consistency and low cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention proposes an optical fiber cleaning machine. By setting up an optical fiber fixture to clamp the optical fiber to be cleaned and placing the end face of the optical fiber in the cleaning station, a take-up and release mechanism drives a sponge belt to squeeze the optical fiber. Before squeezing and cleaning the optical fiber, a spraying mechanism sprays cleaning fluid onto the sponge. The optical fiber fixture drives the optical fiber to reciprocate, thereby achieving the optical fiber cleaning operation through friction with the sponge belt. This improves the consistency of product cleaning and can clean multiple optical fibers, resulting in high cleaning efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is achieved as follows: This utility model provides an optical fiber cleaning machine, including a machine body, two take-up and release mechanisms, two sponge belts, an optical fiber fixture, and a spraying mechanism, wherein...

[0006] The machine body is equipped with a cleaning station;

[0007] Two take-up and take-down mechanisms are mounted opposite each other on the machine body and can move toward the cleaning station;

[0008] Two sponge strips are set on two take-up and release mechanisms in a one-to-one correspondence, and both ends of each sponge strip are wound onto the same take-up and release mechanism. The two sponge strips extend to both sides of the cleaning station. The take-up and release mechanism is used to switch the segments of the sponge strip facing the cleaning station and drive the two sponge strips to press the optical fiber on the cleaning station.

[0009] The fiber optic fixture is movably mounted on the machine body and can reciprocate along a straight line. The fiber optic fixture is used to clamp the fiber and extend the part of the fiber to be cleaned to the cleaning station. The length direction of the fiber is parallel to the straight line along which the fiber optic fixture reciprocates.

[0010] The spraying mechanism is installed on the machine body and located outside the cleaning station. The spraying mechanism is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the cleaning station.

[0011] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the two take-up and take-down mechanisms are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the cleaning station, and can move synchronously toward and away from the cleaning station, and the straight line along which the fiber optic fixture moves is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the take-up and take-down mechanism.

[0012] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the unwinding mechanism includes a crossbeam, an unwinding reel, and a winding reel, wherein,

[0013] The crossbeam is movably mounted on the fuselage.

[0014] A roll reel is set on one end of the crossbeam, and one end of the sponge belt is wound around the roll reel. The roll reel is used to store unused segments of the sponge belt.

[0015] A take-up reel is located at the other end of the crossbeam, and the other end of the sponge belt is wound onto the take-up reel, which is used to take up the used segments of the sponge belt.

[0016] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the sponge belt includes several cleaning segments connected end to end, and each cleaning segment has a detection hole located on the outside of the connection between two adjacent cleaning segments.

[0017] More preferably, one end of the cleaning segment is provided with a protrusion and the other end is provided with a slot, the protrusion and the slot are adapted to each other, and the protrusion of a certain cleaning segment is inserted into the slot of another adjacent cleaning segment, and the detection hole is provided on the end of the cleaning segment where the protrusion is located.

[0018] Further preferably, it also includes a position detection component, which is disposed on the machine body. The position detection component is used to detect the position of the detection hole of the cleaning segment in the direction of movement of the sponge belt, so that the connection between two adjacent cleaning segments avoids the cleaning station.

[0019] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the optical fiber fixture includes a base, a carrier plate, a pressure cap, and a clamping part, wherein,

[0020] The base is mounted on the machine body;

[0021] The carrier plate is fixed on the base, and the carrier plate has several optical fiber placement slots.

[0022] The pressure cap is placed flat on the carrier plate to confine the optical fiber within the optical fiber placement slot;

[0023] A clamping part is disposed on the base, and the clamping part is used to press the cover toward the carrier plate so that the cover presses the optical fiber onto the carrier plate.

[0024] More preferably, the optical fiber fixture further includes a quick-pressing mechanism, which is disposed on the base and is connected to the pressing part in a driving manner. The quick-pressing mechanism is used to push the pressing part and limit the position of the pressing part.

[0025] More preferably, the fast-pressing mechanism includes a movable seat, a cross plate, an elastic element, and a pushing element, wherein,

[0026] The movable seat is mounted on the base and can move toward or away from the base. The movable seat has an arc-shaped eccentric opening.

[0027] A horizontal plate is mounted on a movable seat and extends to the side of the pressure cap away from the carrier plate, and the clamping part is fixed to the horizontal plate;

[0028] An elastic element is disposed on the base and connected to the movable seat. The elastic element is used to push the movable seat to move the horizontal plate away from the pressure cover.

[0029] The pusher is hinged to the base and extends into the arc-shaped eccentric opening, through which the pusher can press the movable seat against the carrier plate.

[0030] The fiber optic cleaning machine of this invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0031] (1) By setting up the fiber fixture to clamp the fiber to be cleaned and placing the fiber end face in the cleaning station, the take-up and release mechanism drives the sponge tape to squeeze the fiber. During this process, the spraying mechanism sprays cleaning liquid onto the sponge tape, and the fiber fixture drives the fiber to reciprocate. Thus, the fiber cleaning operation is achieved through friction with the sponge tape, which improves the consistency of product cleaning and can clean multiple fibers, resulting in high cleaning efficiency.

[0032] (2) By dividing the sponge strip into multiple cleaning segments and opening detection holes at the joints of each cleaning segment, the detection holes are used to identify the splicing position of the sponge strip cleaning segment, thereby avoiding contact between the splicing position and the optical fiber during the cleaning operation, preventing the adhesive coagulated at the splicing position from scratching the optical fiber, and improving the quality of the optical fiber cleaning operation; (3) By setting protrusions and slots, the mortise and tenon inlay structure of two adjacent cleaning segments is realized, thereby using the mutual friction and snap-fit ​​between the high-density sponges to increase the connection force generated when splicing the sponge, increasing the tensile strength of the sponge strip, avoiding the problem of two adjacent cleaning segments being easily pulled apart due to direct end-face bonding, and the cutting of this concave-convex structure at the end of the sponge can ensure the ease of operation of applying adhesive, and ensure the speed of splicing and the convenience of alignment. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a front view of the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a side view of the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the sponge belt of the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a front view of the fiber optic fixture for the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a side view of the fiber optic fixture for the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a top view of the fiber optic fixture for the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0042] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the fiber optic cleaning machine of this utility model includes a body 1, two take-up and take-down mechanisms 2, two sponge belts 3, a fiber optic fixture 4, and a spraying mechanism 5.

[0043] The machine body 1 is equipped with a cleaning station. The machine body 1 has a vertical structure and four casters at the bottom for movement. The control host is located on the front of the machine body 1. The front of the machine body 1 is open so that the optical fiber can enter the cleaning station from the front of the machine body 1. Two openings are opened on both sides of the machine body 1 to provide space for the take-up and take-down mechanism 2. In addition, two drive parts are also provided on the machine body 1. One drive part is used to drive the optical fiber fixture 4 to move back and forth. Specifically, a working platform is provided on the front of the machine body 1. A connecting bracket extending into the machine body 1 is provided on the working platform. By driving the connecting bracket to move back and forth, the optical fiber is moved back and forth. The other drive part is used to drive the two take-up and take-down mechanisms 2 to move towards or away from each other to press or release the optical fiber.

[0044] Two take-up and release mechanisms 2 are arranged opposite to each other on the machine body 1 and can move toward the cleaning station. Specifically, both take-up and release mechanisms 2 extend to the outside of the machine body 1 through openings on both sides of the machine body 1. The drive part of the two take-up and release mechanisms 2 is connected in the machine body 1 and can be controlled by drive components such as cylinders.

[0045] Two sponge strips 3 are positioned one-to-one on two take-up and release mechanisms 2, with both ends of each sponge strip 3 wound onto the same take-up and release mechanism 2. The two sponge strips 3 extend to both sides of the cleaning station, specifically the upper and lower sides of the cleaning station. During the cleaning operation, the two take-up and release mechanisms 2 move towards the cleaning station from the upper and lower sides, causing the two sponge strips 3 to squeeze the optical fiber from the upper and lower sides. This arrangement is designed to facilitate operation when the optical fiber is arranged horizontally, as horizontally arranged optical fibers can only be compressed and cleaned through the upper and lower sides. The take-up and release mechanisms 2 are used to switch the segments of the sponge strips 3 facing the cleaning station and to drive the two sponge strips 3 to compress the optical fiber on the cleaning station. When the sponge strip 3 at the cleaning station has completed the cleaning operation or needs to be replaced, one end of the sponge strip 3 is tightened by the take-up and release mechanism 2, while the other end of the sponge strip 3 is released, thereby replacing the segment of the sponge strip 3 located at the cleaning station, and then performing further cleaning of the optical fiber or cleaning the next batch of optical fiber.

[0046] In this embodiment, the reason why the sponge tape 3 is chosen as the main cleaning tool for optical fibers is that the fabric has less elasticity than the sponge when squeezed. When the clamping force is small, it is difficult to completely cover the surface of the optical fiber, while when the clamping force is large, the reciprocating motion of the optical fiber is prone to forming hard friction with the fabric.

[0047] The fiber optic fixture 4 is movably mounted on the body 1 and can reciprocate along a straight line. The fiber optic fixture 4 is used to clamp the optical fiber and extend the part of the optical fiber to be cleaned to the cleaning station. The length direction of the optical fiber is parallel to the straight line along which the fiber optic fixture 4 reciprocates. Specifically, the fiber optic fixture 4 is mounted on the connecting bracket of the body 1. The connection method is preferably detachable and fixed. Before the cleaning operation, the optical fiber needs to be arranged horizontally on the fiber optic fixture 4 for fixing. Then, the fiber optic fixture is installed on the connecting bracket, and one end of the optical fiber to be cleaned enters the cleaning station. The fiber optic fixture 4 is located on the front of the cleaning station, that is, the operating side of the body 1, to facilitate the operator to replace the optical fiber and assemble and disassemble the fixture.

[0048] The spraying mechanism 5 is mounted on the body 1 and located outside the cleaning station. The spraying mechanism 5 is used to spray cleaning fluid onto the cleaning station. Specifically, the spraying mechanism 5 is mounted on the upper take-up mechanism 2. When the take-up mechanism 2 moves away from the cleaning station, the spraying mechanism 5 moves away from the cleaning station along with the upper take-up mechanism 2. During the cleaning operation, the spraying mechanism 5 sprays cleaning fluid onto the sponge belt 3 to wet the sponge belt 3, thereby reducing the friction between the sponge belt 3 and the optical fiber when they move relative to each other, and effectively removing dirt from the surface of the optical fiber. In this embodiment, the cleaning fluid can be alcohol. The spraying mechanism 5 includes a mounting bracket and a nozzle. The number of nozzles can be selected according to the length of the sponge belt 3 used in the cleaning process. Specifically, two nozzles can be used, and the nozzles are oriented towards the end face of the optical fiber.

[0049] In this embodiment, the two take-up and release mechanisms 2 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the cleaning station and can move synchronously toward or away from the cleaning station. The driving component is preferably a motor and a lead screw linked together. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and a bidirectional thread is provided on the lead screw to be threadedly connected to the two take-up and release mechanisms 2 respectively. In a single rotation, the two take-up and release mechanisms 2 can be driven to move synchronously toward or away from the cleaning station to simultaneously squeeze or release the optical fiber. The straight line along which the optical fiber fixture 4 moves is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the take-up and release mechanism 2, and the direction of optical fiber arrangement is parallel to the sponge tape 3, so that when the two sponge tapes 3 press the optical fiber, the pressing effect on each optical fiber is the same.

[0050] It should be noted that, in order to further ensure the compression effect of the sponge tape 3 on the optical fiber, compression plates are set on both take-up and take-up mechanisms 2. The compression plates support the sponge tape 3 so that the sponge tape 3 can be evenly pressed onto each optical fiber.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the take-up and take-down mechanism 2 includes a crossbeam 21, an unwind reel 22, and a take-up reel 23. The crossbeam 21 is movably mounted on the machine body 1. The unwind reel 22 is mounted on one end of the crossbeam 21. One end of the sponge belt 3 is wound around the unwind reel 22. The unwind reel 22 is used to store unused segments of the sponge belt 3. The take-up reel 23 is mounted on the other end of the crossbeam 21. The other end of the sponge belt 3 is wound around the take-up reel 23. The take-up reel 23 is used to take up the used segments of the sponge belt 3.

[0052] The two take-up and unwind mechanisms 2 have their crossbeams 21 arranged symmetrically. The drive unit of the machine body 1 drives the take-up and unwind mechanisms 2 to move through the connecting crossbeams 21. The unwind reel 22 is located on the left end of the take-up and unwind mechanism 2, and the take-up reel 23 is located on the right end of the crossbeams 21. The take-up reel 22 is driven to rotate by a motor to wind up the sponge belt 3. During the winding process, a certain tension is generated on the sponge belt 3. The unwind reel 22 is equipped with a certain damping. The damping is used to tighten the sponge belt 3, so that the surface of the sponge belt 3 has a certain tension. During the cleaning operation, the unwind reel 22 can provide the clean sponge belt 3 required for cleaning, while the take-up reel 23 is used to wind up the contaminated sponge belt 3.

[0053] In addition, the spraying mechanism 5 is installed on the crossbeam 21 of the upper retracting mechanism 2, and sprays cleaning liquid from the front of the cleaning station towards the cleaning station.

[0054] In actual operation, there are no ready-made sponge strips 3 available for purchase. Usually, a whole piece of sponge needs to be purchased, cut into a shape, and connected to form the sponge strip 3 required for the cleaning operation. Therefore, it is unavoidable that splicing positions will be formed on the sponge strip 3. Specifically, the sponge strip 3 includes several cleaning segments 31 connected end to end. Each cleaning segment 31 has a detection hole 301. The detection hole 301 is located on the outside of the connection between two adjacent cleaning segments 31. The detection hole 301 is used to identify the splicing position of the cleaning segments 31 of the sponge strip 3, thereby avoiding contact between the splicing position and the optical fiber during the cleaning operation, preventing the adhesive and solidified colloid at the splicing position from scratching the optical fiber, and improving the quality of the optical fiber cleaning operation.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the cleaning segment 31 is provided with a protrusion 302 and the other end is provided with a slot 303. The protrusion 302 is adapted to the slot 303, and the protrusion 302 of a certain cleaning segment 31 is inserted into the slot 303 of another adjacent cleaning segment 31. The detection hole 301 is provided on the end of the cleaning segment 31 where the protrusion 302 is located.

[0056] By setting protrusions 302 and slots 303, the mortise and tenon joint structure of two adjacent cleaning segments 31 is achieved. This utilizes the mutual friction and snap-fit ​​mechanism between high-density sponges to increase the connection force generated during sponge splicing, thereby increasing the tensile strength of the sponge strip 3. This avoids the problem of two adjacent cleaning segments 31 being easily pulled apart due to direct end-face bonding. At the same time, cutting the sponge ends into this concave-convex structure ensures convenient operation for applying adhesive and guarantees quick splicing and easy alignment.

[0057] Accordingly, in this embodiment, a position detection component 6 is also provided. The position detection component 6 is provided on the body 1. The position detection component 6 is used to detect the position of the detection hole 301 of the cleaning segment 31 in the moving direction of the sponge belt 3, so that the connection between two adjacent cleaning segments 31 avoids the cleaning station.

[0058] The position detection component 6 is preferably a laser sensor, which determines the position of the detection hole 301 by generating a laser beam, thereby further determining the splicing position of the sponge belt 3. Specifically, the position detection component 6 can be set before the cleaning station. When the detection hole 301 reaches the position detection component 6, the cleaning operation can begin. In addition, the length of each cleaning segment 31 can be set to a uniform length, and the number of times each cleaning segment 31 can be moved for cleaning can be determined. The length of the extension and retraction is controlled by the extension and retraction mechanism 2 to achieve a high utilization rate of the cleaning segment 31. At this time, the detection of the detection hole 301 by the position detection component 6 serves as the position correction of the sponge belt 3. The reason why the sponge belt 3 is not directly extended and retracted by the extension and retraction mechanism 2 to carry out continuous cleaning is that the sponge has a certain elasticity, and the connection point may be slightly offset due to different lengths during the extension and retraction process. In order to avoid the cumulative offset caused by multiple movements, the position detection component 6 is used to correct each cleaning segment 31.

[0059] In this embodiment, the optical fiber fixture 4 includes a base 41, a carrier plate 42, a pressure cap 43, and a pressing part 44. The base 41 is disposed on the body 1, and the carrier plate 42 is fixed on the base 41. The carrier plate 42 has a plurality of optical fiber placement slots. The pressure cap 43 is placed flat on the carrier plate 42 to confine the optical fiber in the optical fiber placement slots. The pressing part 44 is disposed on the base 41 and is used to press the pressure cap 43 toward the carrier plate 42 so that the pressure cap 43 presses the optical fiber onto the carrier plate 42.

[0060] Rubber pads are installed in the fiber placement slots of the carrier plate 42 to buffer the fiber clamping process and prevent excessive or insufficient clamping force. This also ensures more uniform clamping of each fiber. When installing the fiber, the pressure cap 43 needs to be removed from the carrier plate 42. After the fiber is arranged, the pressure cap 43 is then installed back onto the carrier plate 42. The pressure cap 43 can be installed on the carrier plate 42 using a magnet, which enables quick positioning of the pressure cap 43 during installation. In addition, in this embodiment, two carrier plates 42 are provided to enable simultaneous cleaning of more fibers.

[0061] In order to achieve rapid clamping of optical fibers, the optical fiber fixture 4 also includes a fast clamping mechanism 45, which is disposed on the base 41 and is connected to the clamping part 44 in a driving manner. The fast clamping mechanism 45 is used to push the clamping part 44 and limit the position of the clamping part 44.

[0062] The fast pressing mechanism 45 is used to quickly and effectively compress the optical fiber. It should be noted that the stroke of the fast pressing mechanism 45 needs to be set accurately to avoid insufficient or excessive pressing force.

[0063] Specifically, the fast-pressing mechanism 45 includes a movable seat 451, a horizontal plate 452, an elastic element 453, and a pushing element 454. The movable seat 451 is mounted on the base 41 and can move toward and away from the base 41. The movable seat 451 has an arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511. The horizontal plate 452 is mounted on the movable seat 451 and extends to the side of the pressure cover 43 away from the carrier plate 42. The pressing part 44 is fixed on the horizontal plate 452. The elastic element 453 is mounted on the base 41 and connected to the movable seat 451. The elastic element 453 is used to push the movable seat 451 to move the horizontal plate 452 away from the pressure cover 43. The pushing element 454 is hinged to the base 41 and extends into the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511. The pushing element 454 can press the movable seat 451 toward the carrier plate 42 through the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511.

[0064] The quick-pressing mechanism 45 has two movable seats 451, two elastic elements 453, and two pushers 454, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier plate 42. The two elastic elements 453 and the movable seats 451 serve as supports on both sides of the horizontal plate 451, so that the pressing force is not greater at one end and less at the other when it is pressed down. During operation, the operator simultaneously moves the two pushers 454 to press the horizontal plate 452.

[0065] In addition, a roller is provided on the pusher 454. The roller is inserted into the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511. The rolling friction reduces the resistance when the pusher 454 rotates. The distance between the top of the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511 and the rotation axis of the pusher 454 is smaller than the distance between the bottom of the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511 and the rotation axis of the pusher 454. After the roller of the pusher 454 pushes to the top of the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511, the roller can press down on the movable seat 451. It should be noted that the position where the pusher 454 is pressed and locked should be beyond the position where the pusher 454 is perpendicular to the horizontal plate 452, so that the movable seat 451 will not cause the roller to slide in the arc-shaped eccentric opening 4511 under the reaction force of the elastic member 453. The elastic member 453 can be a spring, which is bolted to the base 41 and its two ends abut against the base 41 and the movable seat 451 respectively.

[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fiber optic cleaning machine, characterized in that, It includes a main body (1), two retraction and extension mechanisms (2), two sponge belts (3), an optical fiber fixture (4), and a spraying mechanism (5), among which, A cleaning station is provided on the machine body (1); Two take-up and take-down mechanisms (2) are arranged opposite to each other on the machine body (1) and can move toward the cleaning station; Two sponge strips (3) are set on two take-up and release mechanisms (2) in a one-to-one correspondence, and both ends of a single sponge strip (3) are wound onto the same take-up and release mechanism (2). The two sponge strips (3) extend to both sides of the cleaning station respectively. The take-up and release mechanism (2) is used to switch the segments of the sponge strips (3) facing the cleaning station and drive the two sponge strips (3) to press the optical fiber on the cleaning station. The fiber optic fixture (4) is movably mounted on the machine body (1) and can reciprocate along a straight line. The fiber optic fixture (4) is used to clamp the fiber and extend the part of the fiber to be cleaned to the cleaning station. The length direction of the fiber is parallel to the straight line along which the fiber optic fixture (4) reciprocates. The spraying mechanism (5) is installed on the machine body (1) and located outside the cleaning station. The spraying mechanism (5) is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the cleaning station.

2. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two take-up and take-down mechanisms (2) are respectively set on the upper and lower sides of the cleaning station and can move synchronously toward and away from the cleaning station. The straight line along which the fiber optic fixture (4) moves is perpendicular to the activity direction of the take-up and take-down mechanism (2).

3. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The winding and unwinding mechanism (2) includes a crossbeam (21), an unwinding reel (22), and a winding reel (23), wherein, The crossbeam (21) is movably mounted on the body (1); The unwinding reel (22) is set on one end of the crossbeam (21), and one end of the sponge belt (3) is wound around the unwinding reel (22). The unwinding reel (22) is used to store the unused segments of the sponge belt (3). A take-up reel (23) is positioned on the other end of the crossbeam (21), and the other end of the sponge belt (3) is wound around the take-up reel (23), which is used to take up the used segments of the sponge belt (3).

4. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sponge strip (3) includes several cleaning segments (31) connected end to end. Each cleaning segment (31) has a detection hole (301) located on the outside of the connection between two adjacent cleaning segments (31).

5. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the cleaning segment (31) is provided with a protrusion (302) and the other end is provided with a slot (303). The protrusion (302) and the slot (303) are adapted to each other, and the protrusion (302) of a certain cleaning segment (31) is inserted into the slot (303) of another adjacent cleaning segment (31). The detection hole (301) is provided on the end of the cleaning segment (31) where the protrusion (302) is located.

6. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a position detection component (6), which is disposed on the body (1). The position detection component (6) is used to detect the position of the detection hole (301) of the cleaning section (31) in the moving direction of the sponge belt (3) so that the connection between two adjacent cleaning sections (31) avoids the cleaning station.

7. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The optical fiber fixture (4) includes a base (41), a carrier plate (42), a pressure cap (43), and a clamping part (44), wherein, The base (41) is mounted on the body (1); The carrier plate (42) is fixed on the base (41), and the carrier plate (42) has a plurality of optical fiber placement slots; The pressure cap (43) is placed flat on the carrier plate (42) to confine the optical fiber in the optical fiber placement slot; A pressing part (44) is provided on the base (41) and is used to press the cover (43) toward the carrier plate (42) so that the cover (43) presses the optical fiber onto the carrier plate (42).

8. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The fiber optic fixture (4) further includes a quick-pressing mechanism (45), which is disposed on the base (41) and is connected to the pressing part (44) in a transmission manner. The quick-pressing mechanism (45) is used to push the pressing part (44) and limit the position of the pressing part (44).

9. The fiber optic cleaning machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The fast-pressing mechanism (45) includes a movable seat (451), a horizontal plate (452), an elastic element (453), and a pushing element (454), wherein, The movable seat (451) is set on the base (41) and can move toward and away from the base (41). The movable seat (451) is provided with an arc-shaped eccentric opening (4511). A horizontal plate (452) is mounted on a movable seat (451) and extends to the side of the pressure cap (43) away from the carrier plate (42), and the clamping part (44) is fixed on the horizontal plate (452); An elastic element (453) is disposed on the base (41) and connected to the movable seat (451). The elastic element (453) is used to push the movable seat (451) to move the cross plate (452) away from the pressure cover (43). The pusher (454) is hinged to the base (41) and extends into the arc-shaped eccentric opening (4511), through which the pusher (454) can press the movable seat (451) against the carrier plate (42).

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