Optical fiber coating layer cleaner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber coating layer cleaner, and relates to the technical field of optical fiber cleaning, the optical fiber coating layer cleaner comprises two cleaning plates hinged through a turnover mechanism, the two cleaning plates are both provided with cleaning surfaces, and the two cleaning surfaces can be attached to each other or far away from each other under the control of the turnover mechanism; and any cleaning surface is covered with cleaning cotton. The alcohol storage tank is designed, so that alcohol is saved, and the external flow of alcohol can be reduced. When alcohol is dipped too much and the cleaner is clenched by a finger to wipe the optical fiber, the external flow of the alcohol is reduced, so that the harm to the hand is small; after the alcohol cotton is dirty, new alcohol cotton can be directly replaced, so that the wiping effect is ensured; according to a traditional mode for wiping the optical fiber, only single-core wiping can be achieved, and multi-core wiping cannot be achieved together. According to the cleaner, after the alcohol cotton is flatly laid, a certain pressure is applied to the cleaning plate by fingers, and the acting force is averagely dispersed by the cleaning plate, so that the multi-core optical fibers are wiped at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber cleaning technology, and more specifically, to an optical fiber coating cleaner. Background Technology

[0002] Optical fiber, short for optical waveguide fiber, is a type of fiber made of glass or plastic that can be used as a means of transmitting light. The transmission principle is "total internal reflection of light".

[0003] If the coating of an optical fiber is contaminated with dust, it needs to be cleaned. Traditionally, optical fibers are cleaned by wiping them directly with an alcohol swab. This involves direct contact between the fingers and the alcohol swab, and between the fingers and the alcohol. In an environment where 400-500 cores are cleaned daily, the fingers are easily burned by the alcohol. Furthermore, traditional methods can only clean one core at a time, not multiple cores simultaneously. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an optical fiber coating cleaner.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A fiber optic coating cleaner includes two cleaning plates hinged together by a flipping mechanism. Both cleaning plates have a cleaning surface, and the two cleaning surfaces can be brought into contact with each other or moved away from each other under the control of the flipping mechanism. Cleaning cotton is applied to either of the cleaning surfaces.

[0007] Furthermore, in this utility model, a groove is provided on any of the above-mentioned cleaning surfaces, and an alcohol storage tank is provided in any of the above-mentioned grooves; the above-mentioned cleaning cotton covers the opening of the groove.

[0008] Furthermore, in this utility model, the aforementioned flipping mechanism includes a shaft and a torsion spring sleeved on the shaft, with one end of each of the two cleaning plates rotatably connected to the shaft; the two ends of the torsion spring respectively abut against the two cleaning surfaces.

[0009] Furthermore, in this utility model, a driving mechanism is provided in one of the grooves, and the cleaning cotton is detachably connected to the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is used to control the protrusion thickness of the cleaning cotton protruding from the opening of the groove.

[0010] Furthermore, in this utility model, the driving mechanism includes an adjusting column threadedly connected to the corresponding cleaning plate and a base plate slidably disposed in the groove. The sliding direction of the base plate is perpendicular to the corresponding cleaning surface. One end of the adjusting column located in the groove is rotatably connected to the base plate. The cleaning cotton is detachably disposed on the side of the base plate away from the adjusting column.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. Gentle on hands: The alcohol storage tank design conserves alcohol and reduces outflow. When too much alcohol is applied, the outflow is reduced when wiping the fiber optic cable with your fingers, thus minimizing hand injury.

[0013] 2. Replaceability of alcohol swabs: When the alcohol swabs get dirty, they can be replaced with new ones to ensure the cleaning effect.

[0014] 3. Multi-core fiber optic cleaning capability: Traditional fiber optic cleaning methods can only clean one core at a time, and cannot clean multiple cores simultaneously. This cleaner allows you to lay out an alcohol swab, apply pressure to the cleaning plate with your finger, and the cleaning plate will evenly distribute the force, enabling simultaneous cleaning of multiple fiber optic cores.

[0015] 4. Reduces the chance of fiber optic breakage during cleaning: When cleaning optical fibers with traditional alcohol swabs, excessive force can easily break the fiber; insufficient force will result in incomplete cleaning. This cleaner, however, uses a cleaning plate that evenly distributes the force of the fingers, ensuring the fiber is less prone to breakage during cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Flipping mechanism; 101-Shaft; 102-Torsion spring; 2-Cleaning plate; 3-Cleaning cotton; 4-Groove; 5-Alcohol storage tank; 6-Drive mechanism; 601-Adjusting column; 602-Base plate; 7-Fiber optic cable. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a technical solution:

[0026] An optical fiber coating cleaner includes two cleaning plates 2, each rotatably connected at one end to a shaft 101. A torsion spring 102 is sleeved on the shaft 101. Both cleaning plates 2 have cleaning surfaces, and the two ends of the torsion spring 102 abut against the two cleaning surfaces respectively. Thus, the two cleaning plates 2 / cleaning surfaces can be brought into contact with each other or moved away from each other under the action of the torsion spring 102. A cleaning cotton 3 is attached to either cleaning surface.

[0027] In this embodiment, a groove 4 is provided on any cleaning surface, and an alcohol storage tank 5 is installed in any groove 4. The cleaning cotton 3 covers the opening of the groove 4. When using this cleaner to wipe the optical fiber 7, first spray alcohol onto two cleaning cotton 3s, then place the optical fiber 7 between the two cleaning cotton 3s, then apply a certain pressure to the two cleaning plates 2 with your fingers to make the two alcohol cotton 3s adhere to the optical fiber 7, and finally pull the optical fiber 7 to complete the cleaning. The design of the alcohol storage tank saves alcohol, reduces the outflow of alcohol, and reduces the stinging sensation caused by prolonged contact with alcohol.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment one is that: one of the grooves 4 does not have an alcohol storage tank 5 installed in it, but instead has a drive mechanism 6 installed to control the protrusion thickness of the corresponding cleaning cotton 3 protruding from the opening of the groove 4. The corresponding cleaning cotton 3 is detachably connected to the drive mechanism 6.

[0030] Specifically, from Figure 5 or Figure 6 From the perspective of the upper cleaning plate 2, the drive mechanism 6 includes an adjusting column 601 threadedly connected to the upper cleaning plate 2 and a base plate 602 slidably mounted in a groove 4 on the cleaning surface of the upper cleaning plate 2. The central axis 101 of the adjusting column 601 and the sliding direction of the base plate 602 are both perpendicular to the cleaning surface of the upper cleaning plate 2. One end of the adjusting column 601 is located in the groove 4, and this end is rotatably connected to the base plate 602. The cleaning cotton 3 is attached to the side wall of the base plate 602 away from the adjusting column 601.

[0031] The sliding connection between the base plate 602 and the inner wall of the groove 4 can adopt a common dovetail groove structure. For example, dovetail blocks are installed at both ends of the base plate 602, and the two dovetail blocks are installed symmetrically. At the same time, a dovetail groove is designed at the corresponding position on the inner wall of the groove 4, and the extension direction of the dovetail groove is perpendicular to the cleaning surface of the cleaning plate 2 on which the adjusting column 601 is currently installed. The dovetail blocks and the dovetail groove are slidably connected, so that the sliding connection between the base plate 602 and the inner wall of the groove 4 can be realized.

[0032] The purpose of designing the drive mechanism 6 in this embodiment is: (refer to...) Figure 4 When using this cleaner to wipe the multi-core optical fiber 7, if the protruding thickness of the cleaning cotton 3 protruding from the opening of the groove 4 is not thick enough, the cleaning cotton 3 will have difficulty filling the area between two adjacent optical fibers 7 under the action of squeezing pressure, or in other words, the cleaning cotton 3 will have difficulty completely wrapping the optical fiber 7, which will affect the cleaning effect. Therefore, when using this cleaner to wipe the multi-core optical fiber 7, the driving mechanism 6 can be used to move the cleaning cotton 3 a certain distance towards the opening of the groove 4, so that the protruding thickness of the cleaning cotton 3 protruding from the opening of the groove 4 is thicker. In this way, when cleaning the optical fiber 7, appropriate pressure is applied to the two cleaning plates 2, causing the two cleaning plates 2 to move closer to each other. The cleaning cotton 3 with a thicker protruding thickness protruding from the opening of the groove 4 can completely wrap the optical fiber 7, so as to better clean the surface of the optical fiber 7.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be protected within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fiber optic coating cleaner, characterized in that: It includes two cleaning plates (2) hinged by a flipping mechanism (1), both of which have cleaning surfaces, and the two cleaning surfaces can be brought into contact with each other or moved away from each other under the control of the flipping mechanism (1); any of the cleaning surfaces is covered with cleaning cotton (3).

2. The fiber optic coating cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (4) is provided on any of the cleaning surfaces, and an alcohol storage tank (5) is provided in any of the grooves (4); the cleaning cotton (3) covers the opening of the groove (4).

3. The fiber optic coating cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (1) includes a shaft (101) and a torsion spring (102) sleeved on the shaft (101). One end of each of the two cleaning plates (2) is rotatably connected to the shaft (101); the two ends of the torsion spring (102) respectively abut against the two cleaning surfaces.

4. The fiber optic coating cleaner according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drive mechanism (6) is provided in one of the grooves (4), and the corresponding cleaning cotton (3) is detachably connected to the drive mechanism (6). The drive mechanism (6) is used to control the protrusion thickness of the corresponding cleaning cotton (3) protruding from the opening of the groove (4).

5. The fiber optic coating cleaner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (6) includes an adjusting column (601) threadedly connected to the corresponding cleaning plate (2) and a base plate (602) slidably disposed in the groove (4). The sliding direction of the base plate (602) is perpendicular to the corresponding cleaning surface. One end of the adjusting column (601) located in the groove (4) is rotatably connected to the base plate (602). The cleaning cotton (3) is detachably disposed on the side of the base plate (602) away from the adjusting column (601).

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