Optical fiber ferrule grinding and cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber ferrule grinding and cleaning device, which belongs to the technical field of optical fiber communication and comprises a water supply tank, a water pump arranged on the side surface of the water supply tank, a water inlet end of the water pump penetrating through the side surface of the water supply tank and positioned inside the water supply tank, a protective frame mounted at the top of the water supply tank and being a sealed cavity, and a rotary nozzle arranged inside the protective frame. The water outlet end of the water pump penetrates through the protection frame to be located at the top of the protection frame and communicates with the water inlet end of the rotary spray head, a cleaning opening is formed in the top of the protection frame, a supporting piece is arranged in the cleaning opening, a limiting step is formed between the supporting piece and the cleaning opening, and limiting pieces for achieving the limiting effect are symmetrically arranged at the top of the protection frame. And automatic cleaning can be achieved, it is guaranteed that the cleaning effect of each time is the same, and waste water can be collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber communication technology, and more specifically, to an optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technology of optical fiber communication, optical fiber polishing and cleaning mostly adopt water cleaning or water-air gun cleaning. These cleaning methods are simple, low cost and widely used. When cleaning, the operator needs to hold the polishing fixture in one hand and the water-air gun in the other hand to blow and clean each ferrule on the fixture for a fixed time.

[0003] In practical use, the above solution suffers from the drawback of manual operation. It is impossible to guarantee that the position and distance of the grinding fixture will be the same each time it is cleaned, which will lead to unstable cleaning results. In addition, manual cleaning will cause water spray to wet the operator's clothes and affect the surrounding equipment. To address these issues, a solution is proposed below. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device that can achieve automatic cleaning, ensure the same cleaning effect each time, and collect wastewater.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A fiber optic ferrule polishing and cleaning device includes a water supply tank, a water pump mounted on the side of the water supply tank, the water inlet of the water pump passing through the side of the water supply tank and located inside the water supply tank, a protective frame mounted on the top of the water supply tank, the protective frame being a sealed cavity, a rotating nozzle mounted inside the protective frame, the water outlet of the water pump passing through the protective frame and located at the top of the protective frame, the water outlet of the water pump and the water inlet of the rotating nozzle being connected, a cleaning port opening at the top of the protective frame, a support plate mounted inside the cleaning port, a limiting step forming between the support plate and the cleaning port, and limiting members symmetrically arranged at the top of the protective frame for limiting their position.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting component includes a limiting rod and a sliding sleeve. The sliding sleeve is horizontally fixed to the top of the protective frame, and the limiting rod is slidably arranged inside the sliding sleeve. The end of the limiting rod near the cleaning port is located outside the sliding sleeve, and the end of the limiting rod near the cleaning port is located above the cleaning port.

[0008] Preferably, a wastewater tank is provided on one side of the water supply tank, and an inlet is provided on the top of the wastewater tank. A drain pipe is installed inside the inlet. The drain pipe is a flexible hose. The drain pipe and the inlet are detachably connected. The other end of the drain pipe passes through the bottom of the protective frame. The end of the drain pipe at the bottom of the protective frame is at the same height as the bottom surface inside the protective frame, and the drain pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective frame.

[0009] Preferably, a spring is provided inside the sliding sleeve, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the limiting rod and the sliding sleeve, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the water supply tank has a water inlet on the top, a sealing cap is installed on the water inlet, and the sealing cap has an air hole.

[0011] Preferably, a controller is installed on the top of the water supply tank, and the water pump and the controller are electrically connected.

[0012] Preferably, the water pump is a booster pump.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0014] I. This solution uses a water pump to draw water from the water supply tank and then sprays it out through a rotary water pump. The water sprayed by the rotary water pump cleans the grinding fixture and each insert on the grinding fixture. Because the rotary water pump rotates under water pressure, each insert on the grinding fixture can be cleaned in place. The cleaning port and support plate ensure that the grinding fixture is installed in the same position every time. At the same time, the limiting component can limit and protect the grinding fixture, preventing the pressure of the water sprayed from the rotary nozzle from pushing the grinding fixture open, thus ensuring the cleaning effect. The protective frame is sealed to prevent water mist from splashing during rinsing, and the protective frame provides an isolation and protection effect.

[0015] Second, the sliding sleeve can control the limit rod to slide along the axial direction of the sliding sleeve, thereby controlling the end position of the limit rod. When the end of the limit rod is above the cleaning port, it can limit the grinding fixture. When the end of the limit rod is not above the cleaning port, it is convenient for the operator to load and unload materials.

[0016] Third, the wastewater tank is used to collect wastewater after cleaning, which can prevent excessive wastewater from accumulating inside the storage frame and requiring machine shutdown for cleaning. At the same time, the drain pipe is located at the bottom of the protective frame to ensure that all sewage inside the protective frame is discharged. The flexible hose design makes it easy to remove the drain pipe from the water inlet for cleaning the wastewater tank.

[0017] Fourth, springs can be used for the automatic reset of limit rods, avoiding the trouble of manual reset.

[0018] 5. The water inlet is used to add water into the water supply tank. The sealing cap can prevent impurities from falling in, while the air vent is used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the water supply tank.

[0019] VI. The controller can be used to control the start of the water pump, and the water pump can be controlled for each start and the working time of the water pump.

[0020] 7. The booster pump can ensure the water pressure for each cleaning, avoiding the problem of incomplete cleaning due to water pressure drop. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the protective frame of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective frame of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotating nozzle of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of A in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of B of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of C in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the limiting component of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0030] 1. Water supply tank; 2. Water pump; 3. Protective frame; 4. Rotary nozzle; 5. Cleaning port; 6. Support plate; 7. Limiting step; 8. Limiting component; 9. Limiting rod; 10. Sliding sleeve; 11. Wastewater tank; 12. Water inlet; 13. Drain pipe; 14. Spring; 15. Water filling port; 16. Sealing cap; 17. Air hole; 18. Controller; 19. Grinding fixture. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] Please see Figure 1-8A fiber optic ferrule polishing and cleaning device includes a water supply tank 1. A water inlet 15 is provided on the top of the water supply tank 1. A sealing cover 16 is installed on the water inlet 15. The sealing cover 16 and the water inlet 15 are connected by threads. An air hole 17 is provided on the sealing cover 16. The water inlet 15 is used to add water into the water supply tank 1. The sealing cover 16 can prevent impurities from falling in. At the same time, the air hole 17 is used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the water supply tank 1.

[0033] A controller 18 is installed on the side of the water supply tank 1, and a water pump 2 is installed on the side of the water supply tank 1. The water pump 2 and the controller 18 are electrically connected. The controller 18 uses a microcontroller with a delay function, such as the STC8G1K08 microcontroller. The delay function can be implemented through programming. The controller 18 can control the working time of the water pump 2 each time it is started, thereby ensuring that the cleaning time is the same each time, ensuring the cleaning effect. At the same time, it can avoid the need for manual control of the stop time, ensuring efficiency and saving water resources. The controller 18 is also electrically connected to an external switch, which can quickly start the water pump 2.

[0034] The inlet of water pump 2 passes through the side of water supply tank 1 and is located inside water supply tank 1. The inlet of water pump 2 is located on the inner bottom surface of water supply tank 1. A protective frame 3 is installed on the top of water supply tank 1, and a support leg is installed at the bottom of the protective frame 3. The support leg is used to create a gap between the protective frame 3 and water supply tank 1 to facilitate the installation of the subsequent drain pipe 13 and the outlet of water pump 2. The protective frame 3 is a sealed cavity to prevent water mist from splashing during rinsing. The protective frame 3 has an isolation and protection effect to prevent water mist from affecting the operator and external equipment. A rotating nozzle 4 is installed inside the protective frame 3. The outlet of water pump 2 passes through the protective frame 3 and is located on the top of the protective frame 3. The outlet of water pump 2 and the inlet of rotating nozzle 4 are connected.

[0035] Water is drawn from the water supply tank 1 by water pump 2. Water pump 2 is a booster pump, which can ensure the water pressure for each cleaning and avoid the problem of incomplete cleaning due to water pressure drop. The water is then sprayed out by rotating water pump 2. The water sprayed out by rotating water pump 2 cleans the grinding fixture 19 and each insert on the grinding fixture 19. Since the rotating water pump 2 will rotate under the water pressure, it can achieve thorough cleaning of each insert on the grinding fixture 19.

[0036] The top of the protective frame 3 has a cleaning opening 5, and a support plate 6 is provided inside the cleaning opening 5. A limiting step 7 is formed between the support plate 6 and the cleaning opening 5. The cleaning opening 5 and the support plate 6 can ensure that the grinding fixture 19 is installed in the same position each time. The top of the protective frame 3 is symmetrically provided with limiting components 8 for limiting the position. The limiting component 8 includes a limiting rod 9 and a sliding sleeve 10. The sliding sleeve 10 is horizontally fixed to the top of the protective frame 3, and the limiting rod 9 is slidably arranged inside the sliding sleeve 10. The sliding sleeve 10 has symmetrically formed limiting grooves inside, and limiting blocks are slidably arranged inside the limiting grooves. The limiting blocks and the limiting rod 9 are fixedly connected to each other on the side. Through the limiting grooves and limiting blocks, the limiting rod 9 and the sliding sleeve 10 can be prevented from separating. The end of the limiting rod 9 near the cleaning port 5 is located outside the sliding sleeve, and the end of the limiting rod 9 near the cleaning port 5 is located above the cleaning port 5. A spring 14 is provided inside the sliding sleeve 10. The two ends of the spring 14 are fixedly connected to the limiting rod 9 and the sliding sleeve 10 respectively. Through the sliding sleeve 10, the limiting rod 9 can be fixedly connected to the limiting rod 9 and the sliding sleeve 10 respectively. The control limit rod 9 slides along the axial direction of the sliding sleeve 10, thereby controlling the end position of the limit rod 9. When the end of the limit rod 9 is above the cleaning port 5, it can limit the grinding fixture 19. When the end of the limit rod 9 is not above the cleaning port 5, it is convenient for the operator to load and unload materials. The spring 14 can be used for the automatic reset of the limit rod 9 to avoid the trouble of manual reset. At the same time, a push plate is fixedly connected to one side of the limit rod 9 outside the sliding sleeve 10. The push plate is used to facilitate the movement of the limit rod 9.

[0037] A wastewater tank 11 is provided on one side of the water supply tank 1. The top of the wastewater tank 11 has an inlet 12. A drain pipe 13 is installed inside the inlet 12. The water pipe is a flexible hose. The drain pipe 13 and the inlet 12 are detachable. The other end of the drain pipe 13 passes through the bottom of the protective frame 3. The end of the drain pipe 13 at the bottom of the protective frame 3 is at the same height as the bottom surface inside the protective frame 3. The drain pipe 13 and the bottom of the protective frame 3 are fixedly connected. The wastewater tank 11 is used to collect the wastewater after cleaning, which can prevent the wastewater inside the collection frame from accumulating too much and requiring the machine to be stopped for cleaning. At the same time, the drain pipe 13 at the bottom of the protective frame 3 can ensure that all the sewage inside the protective frame 3 is discharged. The design of the flexible hose makes it easy to remove the drain pipe 13 from the inlet 12, so as to clean the wastewater tank.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] First, water is added into the water supply tank 1 through the water inlet 15, and then the water inlet 15 is sealed with the sealing cap 16 to prevent impurities from falling into the water supply tank 1 and to ensure that the water inside the water supply tank 1 is clean. At the same time, the air hole 17 is used to balance the air pressure inside the water supply tank 1 and the external environment to prevent the water pump 2 from being damaged due to the decrease in pressure inside the water supply tank 1.

[0040] Pulling the limiting rod 9 causes it to move along the sliding sleeve 10, causing the end of the limiting rod 9 near the cleaning port 5 to move away from the cleaning port 5, thus exposing the cleaning port 5. At the same time, the limiting rod 9 pulls the spring 14, causing the spring 14 to deform and generate elastic force, placing the grinding fixture 19 with the core inside the cleaning port 5. Releasing the limiting rod 9 causes the spring 14 to drive the limiting rod 9 to reset, thus moving the limiting rod 9 above the grinding fixture 19. The support plate 6 supports the grinding fixture 19, and the limiting rod 9 limits the grinding fixture 19, thus preventing its movement in the vertical direction. The limiting step 7 limits the horizontal movement of the grinding fixture 19, thus providing a stable fixing effect for the limiting fixture.

[0041] The controller 18 is activated by an external switch. The controller 18 will drive the water pump 2 to work. The water pump 2 draws water into the water supply tank 1. After being pressurized by the water pump 2, the water is discharged into the rotating nozzle 4. The rotating nozzle 4 sprays water out and acts on the end face of the core on the grinding fixture 19, thereby cleaning the end of the core. The rotating nozzle 4 uses the centrifugal force and reaction force of the water flow to make the nozzle rotate while spraying water, thereby achieving all-round cleaning of the bottom of the grinding fixture 19.

[0042] When water hits the upper surface of the core, grinding fixture 19, or protective frame 3, the water will be obstructed and stop falling into the protective frame 3 under the action of gravity, which can effectively prevent cleaning water from splashing. When the water falls into the protective frame 3, it will accumulate at the bottom of the protective frame 3 and then be discharged into the protective frame 3 through the drain pipe 13. The drain pipe 13 will guide the wastewater into the sewage tank. Since the diameter of the inlet 12 is larger than the diameter of the drain pipe 13, when the drain pipe 13 guides the sewage into the sewage tank, the inlet 12 can play a role in balancing the air pressure. When the sewage inside the sewage tank has collected a certain volume, the end of the drain pipe 13 located at the inlet 12 can be removed, and the sewage inside the sewage tank can be treated.

Claims

1. A fiber optic ferrule polishing and cleaning device, characterized in that: The system includes a water supply tank (1), a water pump (2) is provided on the side of the water supply tank (1), the inlet of the water pump (2) passes through the side of the water supply tank (1) and is located inside the water supply tank (1), a protective frame (3) is installed on the top of the water supply tank (1), the protective frame (3) is a sealed cavity, a rotating nozzle (4) is provided inside the protective frame (3), the outlet of the water pump (2) passes through the protective frame (3) and is located on the top of the protective frame (3), the outlet of the water pump (2) and the inlet of the rotating nozzle (4) are connected, a cleaning port (5) is opened on the top of the protective frame (3), a support plate (6) is provided inside the cleaning port (5), a limiting step (7) is formed between the support plate (6) and the cleaning port (5), and limiting members (8) for limiting the position are symmetrically provided on the top of the protective frame (3).

2. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting member (8) includes a limiting rod (9) and a sliding sleeve (10). The sliding sleeve (10) is horizontally fixed to the top of the protective frame (3). The limiting rod (9) is slidably arranged inside the sliding sleeve (10), and the end of the limiting rod (9) near the cleaning port (5) is located outside the sliding sleeve, while the end of the limiting rod (9) near the cleaning port (5) is located above the cleaning port (5).

3. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wastewater tank (11) is provided on one side of the water supply tank (1). An inlet (12) is provided on the top of the wastewater tank (11). A drain pipe (13) is installed inside the inlet (12). The water pipe is a flexible hose. The drain pipe (13) and the inlet (12) are detachably connected. The other end of the drain pipe (13) passes through the bottom of the protective frame (3). The end of the drain pipe (13) at the bottom of the protective frame (3) is at the same height as the bottom surface inside the protective frame (3). The drain pipe (13) and the bottom of the protective frame (3) are fixedly connected.

4. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding sleeve (10) is provided with a spring (14), and the two ends of the spring (14) are fixedly connected to the limiting rod (9) and the sliding sleeve (10) respectively.

5. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply tank (1) has a water inlet (15) on its top, and a sealing cap (16) is installed on the water inlet (15), and an air hole (17) is provided on the sealing cap (16).

6. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (18) is installed on the top of the water supply tank (1), and the water pump (2) and the controller (18) are electrically connected.

7. The optical fiber ferrule polishing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump (2) is a booster pump.

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