Finished product discharging device

By designing a finished product discharge device and utilizing the coordinated work of the conveying and moving parts, the automated feeding and heating curing of the bundle combiner was achieved, overcoming the shortcomings of traditional manual operation and improving production efficiency and the firmness of the finished product.

CN223865772UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03WUHAN POLYMER PHOTONICS TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520149847.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional bundler feeding methods rely on manual operation, which carries risks of positional misalignment and damage, is labor-intensive, unsuitable for mass production, and does not facilitate heat treatment to improve product strength.

Method used

A finished product discharge device was designed, including a conveying section, a heating platform, and a moving section. The conveying section is connected to the heating plate, and the moving section uses a fork to realize the automated feeding and heating and curing of the finished product. Combined with a belt drive and a cylinder, the automated operation is realized to ensure that the finished product moves and is collected on the heating plate.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated unloading of finished products, reduces labor intensity, is suitable for mass production, and improves the assembly firmness of finished products through heating.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber lasers, in particular to a finished product discharging device which comprises a discharging table, a conveying part, a heating table and an upper frame are installed on the discharging table, a tray is placed on the conveying part, a heating plate located on the same horizontal line with the tray is installed on the heating table, and a moving part is installed on the upper frame. An upper top plate is mounted on one side of the moving part, an opening is formed in the bottom of one side of the upper top plate, and a shifting fork is hinged to the inner side of the opening. According to the finished product discharging device, the tray is driven by the conveying part to be in butt joint with the heating plate, meanwhile, one side of the heating plate is also in butt joint with the discharging port, then under the action of the moving part, the shifting fork is moved to one side of a finished product, the shifting fork is driven by the moving part to move to the heating plate, and then the finished product is sequentially shifted to the heating plate by returning; and the finished products are pushed to complete forming of the heating plate and move to the tray to be placed, so that automatic discharging can be achieved, and meanwhile, in the discharging process, the assembling and attaching firmness of the finished products is improved through heating.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber laser technology, specifically to a finished product discharge device. Background Technology

[0002] A beam combiner is an optical component used to combine multiple optical signals into a single output. In fiber optic communication systems, beam combiners are commonly used to combine optical signals of multiple wavelengths for transmission, improving system transmission efficiency. During the manufacturing process of a beam combiner, a quartz substrate needs to be precisely installed into the lower housing. After assembly, the assembled beam combiner is safely removed from the production line or assembly equipment.

[0003] Traditional unloading methods rely on the experience and skill level of operators. Different operators may have different operating methods and force, which can easily lead to problems such as positional displacement and damage during the unloading process. At the same time, operators frequently perform handling and placement actions, resulting in high labor intensity and low work efficiency. This method is not suitable for mass production. Furthermore, it is not convenient to perform heat treatment on the product to improve its firmness during manual unloading. Utility Model Content

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a finished product discharge device, including a discharge platform, a conveying section, a heating platform and an upper frame are installed on the discharge platform, a tray is placed on the conveying section, a heating plate is installed on the heating platform at the same horizontal line as the tray, a movable section is installed on the upper frame, an upper top plate is installed on one side of the movable section, an opening is opened at the bottom of one side of the upper top plate, a fork is hinged to the inside of the opening, and a buffer section is installed between the fork and the upper top plate.

[0005] Furthermore, the buffer includes a side block fixed to the upper top plate and a lower block fixed to the shift fork. A compression spring extending into the side block is placed inside the lower block, and a screw located above the compression spring is threaded to the top of the side block.

[0006] Furthermore, the moving part includes a belt drive device installed on the upper frame, and a horizontal plate is slidably connected to the upper frame. One side of the horizontal plate is fixed to the belt of the belt drive device. An upper cylinder is also installed on the horizontal plate, and an L-shaped plate is fixed to the piston rod of the upper cylinder. The upper plate is fixed on the L-shaped plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying unit includes two platforms fixed on the unloading platform, and a linear cylinder installed between the two platforms. A movable plate, which is fixed to the moving end of the linear cylinder, is slidably connected between the tops of the two platforms, and the tray is placed on the movable plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable plate has multiple stops and multiple inserts that can extend to the bottom of the tray fixed on its surface.

[0009] Furthermore, notches are formed on both sides of the movable plate, and multiple pads are fixed on the plate surface.

[0010] Furthermore, a heat insulation plate is fixed to the top of the tray, and multiple concave surfaces are formed on the side of the heat insulation plate opposite to the tray. Protrusions that match the concave surfaces are formed on both sides of the heating plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This finished product unloading device uses a conveyor to connect a pallet to a heating plate, with one side of the heating plate also connecting to the discharge port. Then, under the action of a moving part, a fork is moved to the side of the finished product. The moving part then moves the fork to the heating plate, and then retracts to sequentially push the finished products onto the heating plate. The finished products push the finished products through the heating plate and onto the pallet. Therefore, automated unloading can be achieved. At the same time, during the unloading process, heating improves the firmness of the finished product assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the movable plate connection structure in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the upper top plate connection structure in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: C1, unloading platform; C2, linear cylinder; C3, platform; C4, moving plate; C5, stop block; C6, pad block; C7, insert block; C8, tray; C9, concave surface; C10, heating platform; C11, heating plate; C12, heat insulation plate; C13, protrusion; C14, upper frame; C15, belt drive device; C16, horizontal plate; C17, upper cylinder; C18, L-shaped plate; C19, upper plate; C20, side block; C21, lower block; C22, screw; C23, compression spring; C24, shift fork. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-3In this embodiment, a finished product discharge device includes a discharge platform C1. A conveying unit, an upper frame C14, and a heating platform C10 located below the upper frame C14 are installed on the platform of the discharge platform C1. A tray C8 is placed on the moving end of the conveying unit. A heating plate C11 is installed on the top of the heating platform C10. The upper surface of the heating plate C11 and the upper surface of the tray C8 are on the same horizontal plane. A moving unit located above the heating plate C11 is installed on the upper frame C14. An upper top plate C19 is fixed to one moving end of the moving unit. An L-shaped opening is formed at the bottom of the upper top plate C19, and a fork C24 is hinged in the opening.

[0019] In the above structure, the conveying unit can drive the pallet to dock with the heating plate to receive materials, and it can also retract to facilitate the unloading of materials by the workers. When the pallet docks with the heating plate, the moving part drives the fork to move to the unloading port, and at the same time moves the fork down to the appropriate position and retracts, which can move the finished products onto the heating plate. Then, the finished products are moved onto the heating plate one by one from the unloading port. Under the push between the finished products, the finished products can pass through the heating plate and enter the pallet for collection. Therefore, automated unloading can be achieved, thereby reducing the workload of workers. It is also suitable for mass production. In addition, the unloading process can also complete the heating and curing of the finished products to improve the firmness after assembly.

[0020] The conveying unit includes two platforms C3 fixed on the unloading platform C1. A movable plate C4 slides between the tops of the two platforms C3, and the tray C8 is placed on the movable plate C4. A linear cylinder C2 is also installed on the unloading platform C1, located between the two platforms C3 and connected to the movable plate C4. The operation of the linear cylinder drives the movable plate to slide on the platform and move until it aligns with the heating plate. After the tray is collected, it retracts, facilitating the removal of the tray and replacement with a new one.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown in the diagram, five stops C5 are fixed to the movable plate C4, arranged in a U-shape on the outside of the tray C8. Two inserts C7 are also fixed to the movable plate C4, extending to the bottom of the tray C8. When the tray is placed on the movable plate, the inserts into the bottom of the tray provide a limiting position and ensure the tray is placed accurately. Furthermore, the five stops also limit the tray's position, improving its stability during movement.

[0022] The movable plate C4 has concave sides, and four pads C6 are fixed on its surface. When the pallet C8 is placed on top of the movable plate C4, its sides are above the concave shapes. When the conveyor retracts and moves the pallet back, the pads lift the pallet to a certain height, making it easier for workers to move the pallet away.

[0023] like Figure 1The heating plate C11 has two protrusions C13 on both its left and right sides. A heat insulation plate C12 is fixed on the heating platform C10, located to the right of the heating plate C11 and connected to the external discharge port. Two concave surfaces C9, adapted to the protrusions C13, are formed on the side of the heat insulation plate C12 opposite to the heating plate C11. The tray C8, opposite to the heating plate C11, also has three concave surfaces C9 adapted to the protrusions C13. When the heating plate is heated, the protrusions connect with the heat insulation plate and the tray, preventing direct contact between the protrusions and concave surfaces. This prevents direct heat conduction to the tray, avoids burns during material handling, reduces contact, and prevents heat transfer to the tray and discharge port. Therefore, the protrusions also guide the finished product onto the heating plate and onto the tray for collection.

[0024] like Figure 1 and 3 The moving part includes a belt drive device C15 mounted on the upper frame C14 and a horizontal plate C16 slidably connected to the upper frame C14. The belt end of the belt drive device C15 is fixed to the horizontal plate C16. An upper cylinder C17 is mounted on the surface of the horizontal plate C16. An L-shaped plate C18 is fixed to the piston rod of the upper cylinder C17, and an upper plate C19 is fixed to the L-shaped plate C18. The belt drive device can drive the horizontal plate to move left and right, thereby moving the shift fork to the upper right side of the finished product. The upper cylinder drives the L-shaped plate to move up and down, thereby moving the shift fork to the right side of the finished product. Through the cooperation of the belt drive device and the upper cylinder, the shift fork can be shifted, moved up, reset, moved down, and shifted again. The above operation is repeated to move the finished product onto the heating plate. After the finished product is unloaded, the belt drive device drives the shift fork to move directly to the leftmost side, thereby moving the excess finished product on the heating plate to the tray for collection. The finished products are squeezed forward in a front-to-back queue, passing through the heating plate one by one, thus extending the heating time. Only at the end of production, after heating the finished products on the heating plate to the specified time, do the finished products on the heating plate be emptied together using a fork.

[0025] The upper top plate C19 has a side block C20 fixed to its right side, and the shift fork C24 has a lower block C21 fixed to its right side, opposite to the side block C20. The lower block C21 has a filling hole at its top, and the side block C20 has a threaded through hole. A compression spring C23 is placed in the filling hole, extending into the threaded through hole, where a screw C22 is threadedly connected. By placing the compression spring through the threaded through hole into the filling hole and then screwing it in, the compression spring is compressed. Therefore, when the shift fork moves the finished product, the shift fork will retract a certain distance upon contact with the finished product, causing the compression spring to bend. This effectively prevents damage caused by hard contact between the shift fork and the finished product. Furthermore, when the shift fork retracts, the spring force can cause the shift fork to return to its original position.

[0026] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0027] First, the tray is placed on the moving plate. The tray is positioned using inserts and stops, while pads elevate it to a certain height for easy removal. Then, a linear cylinder drives the moving plate, pushing the tray towards the heating plate until the concave surface aligns with the protrusion. Next, a belt drive, via a horizontal plate, moves the shift fork to the upper right side of the finished product. Immediately afterward, an upper cylinder, via an L-shaped plate, lowers the shift fork to a certain height. A brief push by the belt drive pushes the finished product onto the heat insulation plate for waiting. When the next finished product is pushed onto the heat insulation plate, the previous product moves to the heating plate under the guidance of the protrusion. This cycle repeats, allowing finished products to pass through the heating plate and be collected on the tray guided by the protrusion. Therefore, the heat on the heating plate strengthens the adhesion between the lower shell and the quartz substrate, improving stability. After the initial material is unloaded, some finished products remain. After heating these products for a certain time, the belt drive continuously moves the shift fork to the left, allowing the remaining products on the heating plate to pass through and be collected on the tray.

[0028] In summary, it can achieve automated material unloading and collection of finished products, and at the same time, heating can be used during the unloading and collection process to improve the firmness of the assembled finished products.

[0029] The entire workflow is now complete, and anything not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A finished product discharge device, characterized in that: The device includes a feeding platform (C1), on which a conveying unit, a heating platform (C10), and an upper frame (C14) are installed. A tray (C8) is placed on the conveying unit. A heating plate (C11) is installed on the heating platform (C10) at the same horizontal level as the tray (C8). A movable part is installed on the upper frame (C14). An upper top plate (C19) is installed on one side of the movable part. An opening is provided at the bottom of one side of the upper top plate (C19). A fork (C24) is hinged to the inside of the opening. A buffer part is installed between the fork (C24) and the upper top plate (C19).

2. The finished product discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer includes a side block (C20) fixed to the upper top plate (C19) and a lower block (C21) fixed to the shift fork (C24). The lower block (C21) contains a compression spring (C23) extending into the side block (C20), and the top of the side block (C20) is threaded with a screw (C22) located above the compression spring (C23).

3. The finished product discharge device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable part includes a belt drive device (C15) mounted on the upper frame (C14). A horizontal plate (C16) is also slidably connected to the upper frame (C14). One side of the horizontal plate (C16) is fixed to the belt of the belt drive device (C15). An upper cylinder (C17) is also mounted on the horizontal plate (C16). An L-shaped plate (C18) is fixed to the piston rod of the upper cylinder (C17). The upper plate (C19) is fixed on the L-shaped plate (C18).

4. The finished product discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying unit includes two plates (C3) fixed on the unloading table (C1) and a linear cylinder (C2) installed between the two plates (C3). A movable plate (C4) is slidably connected between the tops of the two plates (C3) and fixed to the moving end of the linear cylinder (C2). The tray (C8) is placed on the movable plate (C4).

5. A finished product discharge device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable plate (C4) has multiple stops (C5) and multiple inserts (C7) that can extend to the bottom of the tray (C8) fixed on its surface.

6. A finished product discharge device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable plate (C4) has notches on both sides and multiple pads (C6) fixed on the plate surface.

7. The finished product discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the heating platform (C10) is fixed with a heat insulation plate (C12). The heat insulation plate (C12) has multiple concave surfaces (C9) on the side opposite to the tray (C8). The heating plate (C11) has protrusions (C13) on both sides that are adapted to the concave surfaces (C9).