Ceramic ferrule direction adjusting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ceramic ferrule direction adjusting device, which relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, and comprises a shell, one end of the shell is provided with a mounting port, a connecting slideway is fixed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting port, a ceramic ferrule body is arranged in the connecting slideway, one end of the connecting slideway is fixedly connected with the discharge end of a vibrating disk, and the other end of the connecting slideway is fixedly connected with the discharge end of the vibrating disk. A supporting plate is fixed to the other end of the connecting sliding way and the inner wall of the shell, a discharging port is formed in the corner of the bottom of the other end of the shell, and an inclined concentrated discharging pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the discharging port. Different ceramic ferrules with leftward and rightward horn mouths can be discharged along the same pipeline, people do not need to carry out follow-up centralized collection operation, the working efficiency is improved, the distance between the direction adjusting table and the supporting plate can be adjusted, and direction adjustment of the ceramic ferrules with different weights is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber connector technology, and in particular to a ceramic ferrule orientation adjustment device. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramic ferrules are core components used in fiber optic connectors and are the most commonly used and numerous precision positioning parts in fiber optic communication networks. They are typically made of high-purity zirconia ceramic material, and their function is to fix the optical fiber, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the fiber optic connector. After the ceramic ferrules are manufactured, they require post-processing, such as flaring and spherical machining. To facilitate rapid processing, the ceramic ferrules need to be arranged in a uniform direction.

[0003] A search revealed a hook-type ceramic insert orientation adjustment mechanism with publication number CN105173654B. Through the design of a feeding trough on the feeding block, a discharge slide, and a swing arm, when the ceramic insert slides from right to left, if the flared end of the ceramic insert faces left, the tip of the swing arm hooks onto the flared end. As the movement continues, the ceramic insert is lifted and slides down the discharge slide along its upper end, maintaining the same direction. If the flared end faces right, the ceramic insert falls from the left end of the feeding trough, also maintaining the same direction, thus achieving the purpose of adjusting the orientation of the ceramic insert.

[0004] Based on the above patents, the existing technology has the following shortcomings: The existing ceramic plug direction adjustment structure adopts a hook-type adjustment process, which sorts different ceramic plugs with the flared opening facing left and right into different areas, and cannot achieve the effect of being discharged along the same pipe. It requires people to carry out centralized collection operations afterward, which reduces work efficiency. Therefore, it is urgent to design a ceramic plug direction adjustment device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a ceramic insert direction adjustment device. Its advantage lies in enabling direction adjustment of the ceramic insert, allowing inserts with different orientations (left or right) to be discharged along the same pipe, eliminating the need for subsequent collection and improving work efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A ceramic insert direction adjustment device includes a housing. One end of the housing has an installation port, and a connecting slide is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the installation port. A ceramic insert body is disposed in the connecting slide. One end of the connecting slide is fixedly connected to the discharge end of a vibratory feeder. The other end of the connecting slide is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing with a support plate. A discharge port is provided at the bottom corner of the other end of the housing. An inclined centralized discharge pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the discharge port. An arc-shaped sliding plate is fixedly installed at the top end of the centralized discharge pipe, one end of the support plate, and the inner wall of the housing. An adjustment platform is movably disposed inside the housing, and a spacing adjustment component for adjusting the position of the adjustment platform is provided on the housing.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the distance between one end of the top of the adjusting platform and one end of the support plate is greater than half the length of the ceramic insert body.

[0009] The above technical solution enables the direction adjustment of ceramic inserts, allowing different ceramic inserts with left and right flared openings to be discharged along the same pipe, eliminating the need for subsequent centralized collection and improving work efficiency.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the top surface and one side of the adjusting platform are both designed to be inclined, and the top surface of the support plate and one top end of the adjusting platform are flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting slide.

[0011] The above technical solutions ensure that the ceramic insert can move on the top surface of the support plate and the adjustment platform.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the spacing adjustment component includes a fixed plate fixed to the inner wall of the housing, and the adjustment platform slides on the fixed plate. The fixed plate and the other end of the housing are provided with mounting holes. The inner wall of the mounting hole is rotatably connected to a threaded rod through a bearing. One end of the threaded rod is fixed with a turntable, and a movable plate is screwed onto the threaded rod. The movable plate is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the adjustment platform.

[0013] The above technical solution allows for adjustment of the distance between the directional adjustment platform and the support plate, facilitating the directional adjustment of ceramic ferrules of different weights.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that guide rods are fixed to the inner wall of one end of the housing at both ends of the outer wall of one side of the fixed plate, and guide holes for the guide rods to pass through are provided on the movable plate.

[0015] The above technical solutions ensure the stability of the movable plate and the adjustment platform.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that first limiting baffles are fixed to the top of the arc-shaped slide plate on both sides of the top of the centralized discharge pipe, a second limiting baffle is fixed to one end of the top of the adjusting platform, and two third limiting baffles are fixed to the top of the adjusting platform on both sides of one side of the second limiting baffle. The distance between the two third limiting baffles and the distance between the two first limiting baffles are greater than the diameter of the ceramic insert body.

[0017] The above technical solutions limit the movement angle of the ceramic insert, thus avoiding inconsistent orientation during ceramic insert discharge.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that an observation port is provided on one side of the housing, and a viewing plate is installed on the inner wall of the observation port.

[0019] The above technical solutions facilitate observation of the internal structure of the housing, allowing for more precise adjustment of the orientation platform's position.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that a fixing sleeve is fixed to the outer wall of one end of the housing and sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod, and a locking screw hole is provided on the fixing sleeve, and a locking screw is screwed into the inner wall of the locking screw hole.

[0021] The above technical solutions facilitate the reinforcement of threaded rods.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. This utility model, through the setting of a connecting slide, support plate, adjusting platform, arc-shaped slide plate, and centralized discharge pipe, connects the entire adjusting device to the discharge end of the vibratory feeder of the ceramic insert via the connecting slide. This facilitates the entry of the ceramic insert vibrated down from the vibratory feeder into the device along the connecting slide. Since the distance between one end of the adjusting platform and one end of the support plate is greater than half the length of the ceramic insert, for ceramic inserts without a flared end on the left, when half the length of the ceramic insert crosses one end of the support plate, the weight of the half of the ceramic insert that crosses the support plate will be greater than the weight of the other half of the ceramic insert that does not cross the support plate. This causes the ceramic insert without a flared end on the left to fall directly onto the arc-shaped slide plate. On the skateboard, it slides out again; for ceramic inserts with a flared opening on the left, when half the length of the ceramic insert crosses one end of the support plate, the weight of the half of the ceramic insert that crosses the support plate is still less than the weight of the other half of the ceramic insert that does not cross the support plate. At this time, the ceramic insert will continue to move on the adjustment platform. When it has moved to nearly half the distance, the weight on the right side of the ceramic insert will be greater than the weight on the left side, so that the ceramic insert will fall directly onto the curved skateboard and slide out again. This realizes the function of adjusting the direction of the ceramic insert, so that different ceramic inserts with flared openings facing left and right can be discharged along the same pipe, eliminating the need for subsequent centralized collection operations and improving work efficiency.

[0024] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the spacing adjustment component, can adjust the spacing between the adjustment platform and the support plate under the action of the spacing adjustment component, which facilitates the direction adjustment of ceramic ferrules of different weights.

[0025] 3. In this utility model, by setting a first limiting baffle and a third limiting baffle, the ceramic insert can only move between the limiting baffles when adjusting its orientation, thereby limiting the movement angle of the ceramic insert and avoiding the problem of inconsistent orientation when the ceramic insert is discharged. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is an overall cross-sectional view of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outlet and mounting port structure of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing sleeve and locking screw structure of a ceramic insert direction adjustment device proposed in this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Vibratory feeder discharge end; 2. Connecting slide; 3. Housing; 4. Visible panel; 5. Centralized discharge pipe; 6. Spacing adjustment assembly; 601. Threaded rod; 602. Fixed plate; 603. Movable plate; 604. Turntable; 605. Guide rod; 606. Guide hole; 607. Fixed sleeve; 608. Locking screw; 7. Arc-shaped sliding plate; 8. First limit baffle; 9. Orientation platform; 10. Second limit baffle; 11. Third limit baffle; 12. Ceramic insert body; 13. Support plate; 14. Mounting port; 15. Discharge port; 16. Observation port. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Reference Figure 1-5A ceramic insert direction adjustment device includes a housing 3. One end of the housing 3 has an installation port 14, and a connecting slide 2 is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the installation port 14. A ceramic insert body 12 is disposed within the connecting slide 2. One end of the connecting slide 2 is fixedly connected to the discharge end 1 of a vibratory feeder. The other end of the connecting slide 2 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 3 with a support plate 13. A discharge port 15 is located at the bottom corner of the other end of the housing 3. An inclined centralized discharge pipe 5 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the discharge port 15. An arc-shaped sliding plate 7 is fixedly installed at the top end of the centralized discharge pipe 5, one end of the support plate 13, and the inner wall of the housing 3. An adjustment platform 9 is movably disposed inside the housing 3, and a spacing adjustment component 6 is provided on the housing 3 to adjust the position of the adjustment platform 9. The distance between the top end of the adjustment platform 9 and one end of the support plate 13 is greater than half the length of the ceramic insert body 12. The top surface and one side of the adjustment platform 9 are both designed to be inclined. The top surface of the support plate 13 and the top end of the adjusting platform 9 are flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting slide 2. The spacing adjustment component 6 includes a fixed plate 602 fixed to the inner wall of the housing 3, and the adjusting platform 9 slides on the fixed plate 602. The middle position of the fixed plate 602 and the other end of the housing 3 are provided with mounting holes. The inner wall of the mounting hole is rotatably connected to a threaded rod 601 through a bearing. One end of the threaded rod 601 is fixed with a turntable 604. A movable plate 603 is screwed onto the threaded rod 601. The movable plate 603 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the adjusting platform 9, so that different ceramic inserts with left and right flared mouths can be discharged along the same pipe. The rotating threaded rod 601 can be driven by the turntable 604 in the spacing adjustment component 6 to adjust the position of the movable plate 603 and the adjusting platform 9, and adjust the spacing between the adjusting platform 9 and the support plate 13, which facilitates the directional adjustment operation of ceramic inserts of different weights.

[0039] To ensure the stability of the movable plate 603 and the adjusting platform 9, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Both ends of the outer wall of the fixed plate 602 are fixed with guide rods 605 to the inner wall of one end of the housing 3. The movable plate 603 is provided with guide holes 606 for the guide rods 605 to pass through. The guide holes 606 and the guide rods 605 guide the movable plate 603 and the adjustment platform 9 to ensure the stability of the movement.

[0040] To ensure the proper ejection angle of the ceramic insert, refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5Both sides of the top of the centralized discharge pipe 5 are fixed with first limiting baffles 8 to the top of the arc-shaped slide plate 7. One end of the top of the adjusting platform 9 is fixed with a second limiting baffle 10. Two third limiting baffles 11 are fixed to both ends of one side of the second limiting baffle 10 and the top of the adjusting platform 9. The distance between the two third limiting baffles 11 and the distance between the two first limiting baffles 8 are greater than the diameter of the ceramic insert body 12, so that the ceramic insert can only move between the limiting baffles when adjusting the direction, thereby limiting the movement angle of the ceramic insert and avoiding the problem of inconsistent orientation when the ceramic insert is discharged.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 Compared with Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, an observation port 16 is provided on one side of the housing 3, and a viewing plate 4 is installed on the inner wall of the observation port 16. The viewing plate 4 facilitates observation of the internal condition of the housing 3, making the position of the adjustment stage 9 more precise.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] Reference Figure 6 Compared with Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, a fixing sleeve 607 is fixed on the outer wall of one end of the housing 3 and sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod 601. The fixing sleeve 607 has a locking screw hole, and a locking screw 608 is screwed into the inner wall of the locking screw hole. The threaded rod 601 can be reinforced by adjusting the position of the locking screw 608.

[0045] Working Principle: During use, the user connects the entire adjusting device to the vibratory feeder discharge end 1 of the ceramic insert via the connecting slide 2. This allows the ceramic insert vibrating from the feeder to enter the device along the connecting slide 2. Since the distance between the top of the adjusting table 9 and one end of the support plate 13 is greater than half the length of the ceramic insert, for ceramic inserts without a flared end on the left, when half the length of the ceramic insert crosses one end of the support plate 13, the weight of the half that crosses the support plate 13 will be greater than the weight of the other half that does not cross the support plate 13. Therefore, under the influence of gravity, the ceramic insert without a flared end on the left falls directly onto the curved slide plate 7 and then slides out. For ceramic inserts with a flared end on the left, when half the length of the ceramic insert crosses one end of the support plate 13, the weight of the half that crosses the support plate 13 will be greater than the weight of the other half that does not cross the support plate 13. Thus, under the influence of gravity, the ceramic insert without a flared end on the left falls directly onto the curved slide plate 7 and then slides out. For ceramic inserts with a flared end on the left, when half the length of the ceramic insert crosses one end of the support plate 13, the weight of the half that crosses the support plate 13 will be greater than the weight of the other half. The weight of one half of the ceramic insert is still less than the weight of the other half of the ceramic insert that has not crossed the support plate 13. At this time, the ceramic insert will continue to move on the adjusting platform 9. When it has moved to nearly half the distance, the weight on the right side of the ceramic insert will be greater than the weight on the left side. As a result, under the influence of gravity, the ceramic insert will fall directly onto the arc-shaped sliding plate 7 and slide out. This allows different ceramic inserts with the flared mouth facing left and right to be discharged along the same pipe. The user can also rotate the threaded rod 601 by turning the turntable 604 in the spacing adjustment component 6 to adjust the position of the movable plate 603 and the adjusting platform 9, and adjust the spacing between the adjusting platform 9 and the support plate 13. This facilitates the directional adjustment of ceramic inserts of different weights. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the locking screw 608 to reinforce the threaded rod 601.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic insert orientation adjustment device, comprising a housing (3), characterized in that, One end of the housing (3) is provided with an installation port (14), and the bottom of the inner wall of the installation port (14) is fixed with a connecting slide (2). A ceramic insert body (12) is provided in the connecting slide (2). One end of the connecting slide (2) is fixedly connected to the discharge end (1) of the vibratory plate. The other end of the connecting slide (2) is fixed with a support plate (13) to the inner wall of the housing (3). A discharge port (15) is provided at the bottom corner of the other end of the housing (3). An inclined centralized discharge pipe (5) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the discharge port (15). An arc-shaped sliding plate (7) is fixedly installed on the top end of the centralized discharge pipe (5), one end of the support plate (13), and the inner wall of the housing (3). An adjusting platform (9) is movably provided inside the housing (3), and a spacing adjustment component (6) for adjusting the position of the adjusting platform (9) is provided on the housing (3).

2. The ceramic insert direction adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between one end of the top of the aligning platform (9) and one end of the support plate (13) is greater than half the length of the ceramic insert body (12).

3. The ceramic insert direction adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface and one side of the steering platform (9) are designed to be inclined. The top surface of the support plate (13) and one top end of the steering platform (9) are flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting slide (2).

4. The ceramic insert direction adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spacing adjustment assembly (6) includes a fixed plate (602) fixed to the inner wall of the housing (3), and the adjusting platform (9) slides on the fixed plate (602). The middle position of the fixed plate (602) and the other end of the housing (3) are provided with mounting holes. The inner wall of the mounting hole is rotatably connected to a threaded rod (601) through a bearing. One end of the threaded rod (601) is fixed with a turntable (604). A movable plate (603) is screwed onto the threaded rod (601). The movable plate (603) is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the adjusting platform (9).

5. The ceramic ferrule direction adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of one side of the fixed plate (602) is fixed with guide rods (605) at both ends to the inner wall of one end of the housing (3), and the movable plate (603) is provided with guide holes (606) for the guide rods (605) to pass through.

6. The ceramic ferrule direction adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top two sides of the centralized discharge pipe (5) are fixed with the top of the arc-shaped slide plate (7) with first limiting baffles (8), the top one end of the adjusting platform (9) is fixed with a second limiting baffle (10), and two third limiting baffles (11) are fixed to the top of the adjusting platform (9) on one side of the second limiting baffle (10). The distance between the two third limiting baffles (11) and the distance between the two first limiting baffles (8) are greater than the diameter of the ceramic insert body (12).

7. The ceramic insert direction adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An observation port (16) is provided on one side of the housing (3), and a viewing plate (4) is installed on the inner wall of the observation port (16).

8. The ceramic insert direction adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A fixing sleeve (607) is fixed on the outer wall of one end of the housing (3) and sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod (601). A locking screw hole is provided on the fixing sleeve (607) and a locking screw (608) is screwed into the inner wall of the locking screw hole.

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