Silicon light TxFALS automatic coupling machine

By using negative pressure pumps and magnetic fixation technology, the problem of insufficient fixation flexibility of traditional silicon photonics modules has been solved, realizing high-precision and convenient coupling of silicon photonics modules and fiber arrays, and adapting to the fixation requirements of modules of different sizes.

CN223955845UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27SHENZHEN XINGQIHANG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520726981.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional automatic coupling machines lack flexibility when fixing silicon photonic modules of different sizes, requiring the replacement of fixtures, which makes them inconvenient to use.

Method used

A negative pressure pump is used to generate negative pressure to fix the silicon photonic module, and the fiber array is fixed by magnetic attraction. Combined with adjustable modules and fiber fixing components, it is possible to achieve stable fixation and precise coupling of modules of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and quality of silicon photonics module coupling, enhances the flexibility and convenience of use, and adapts to the fixing requirements of modules of different sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical chip coupling, and discloses a silicon optical TxFALS automatic coupling machine, which comprises a working table, an automatic coupling equipment body is arranged at the top of the working table, supporting legs are fixedly connected at four corners of the bottom of the working table, a module fixing assembly is arranged at the top of the working table, and the module fixing assembly is connected with the automatic coupling equipment body. An optical fiber fixing assembly is arranged at the left end of the module fixing assembly, the module fixing assembly comprises a fixing column, the top of the fixing column is fixedly connected with a placement plate, the bottom of the placement plate is fixedly connected with a fixing pipe, and the end, away from the placement plate, of the fixing pipe communicates with a negative pressure pump. According to the utility model, the negative pressure pump is started, the negative pressure pump enables the interior of the fixing pipe to generate negative pressure, and the silicon optical module is adsorbed and fixed by matching with the through hole in the top of the placing plate, so that the silicon optical module can be firmly fixed, the silicon optical module is prevented from moving in the coupling process, the coupling precision and quality are improved, and the silicon optical modules with different sizes can be conveniently fixed; and the flexibility in use is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical chip coupling technology, and in particular to a silicon photonics TxFALS automatic coupling machine. Background Technology

[0002] TxFALS automatic coupling is an automated coupling technology for silicon photonic chips. Through a high-precision alignment and coupling system, it achieves efficient and accurate coupling between silicon photonic chips and optical fibers, improving coupling efficiency and stability, reducing manual intervention and errors, and is suitable for applications requiring large-scale production and high precision.

[0003] Traditional automatic couplers typically use fixed-size clamps when fixing silicon photonic modules. These clamps can only accommodate silicon photonic modules of a specific size. When it is necessary to fix modules of different sizes, the clamps must be changed, which reduces the flexibility of use. Therefore, we propose a silicon photonic TxFALS automatic coupler. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a silicon photonics TxFALS automatic coupler.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a silicon photonics TxFALS automatic coupler, including a workbench, an automatic coupling device body is provided on the top of the workbench, support feet are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the workbench, a module fixing component is provided on the top of the workbench, and an optical fiber fixing component is provided on the left end of the module fixing component.

[0006] The module fixing component includes a fixing column, a placement plate is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing column, a fixing pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate, a negative pressure pump is connected to the end of the fixing pipe away from the placement plate, a cavity is opened in the inner wall of the placement plate, and a through hole is opened in the top of the fixing column.

[0007] The above technical solution involves placing the silicon photonics module on a placement plate. By activating a negative pressure pump, a negative pressure is generated inside the fixing tube. This, combined with the through-hole at the top of the placement plate, adsorbs and fixes the silicon photonics module, thus securing it firmly and preventing movement during coupling. This improves coupling accuracy and quality, and also facilitates fixing silicon photonics modules of different sizes, increasing flexibility in use.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the bottom of the fixed column is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, and the fixed tube is in communication with the cavity.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the bottom of the negative pressure pump is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench, and the number of the through holes is several.

[0010] Through the above technical scheme, the several through holes can uniformly distribute the negative pressure, ensure that each part of the module on the placement plate can be firmly adsorbed, avoid the displacement of the module caused by insufficient local adsorption force, and improve the stability of the negative pressure pump during use due to the fixed connection of the negative pressure pump with the top of the workbench, thereby avoiding the movement of the negative pressure pump.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the optical fiber fixing assembly comprises a supporting column, the top of the supporting column is fixedly connected with a fixing plate, the top of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with a limiting block at four corners, the inner wall of the limiting block is slidingly connected with a limiting cover plate, and the top of the limiting cover plate is fixedly connected with a handle.

[0012] Through the above technical scheme, the optical fiber array is placed in the arc-shaped groove of the fixing plate, and then the four corners of the limiting cover plate are slidingly connected with the limiting block, the limiting cover plate is installed, the bottom of the limiting cover plate is magnetically fixed with the top of the fixing plate, the optical fiber array is tightly fixed through the bottom of the limiting cover plate, and the subsequent coupling of the silicon optical module and the optical fiber array is facilitated, and the limiting cover plate is limited by the limiting block, thereby avoiding the movement of the limiting cover plate.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the bottom of the supporting column is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench.

[0014] Through the above technical scheme, the supporting effect of the fixing plate is ensured by connecting the supporting column with the top of the workbench.

[0015] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the top of the fixing plate is provided with several arc-shaped grooves which are equidistantly distributed.

[0016] Through the above technical scheme, the optical fiber array is placed through the several arc-shaped grooves.

[0017] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the lower surface of the limiting cover plate is magnetically attracted to the upper surface of the fixing plate.

[0018] Through the above technical scheme, the limiting cover plate is magnetically attracted to the fixing plate, the optical fiber array is extruded by the limiting cover plate, the optical fiber array is prevented from loosening during the coupling process, and the limiting cover plate is conveniently and quickly removed subsequently.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model lie in:

[0020] The utility model discloses a module fixed subassembly is set up, specifically is through starting negative pressure pump, and negative pressure pump makes the inside of fixed pipe produce negative pressure, and cooperation hole of placing board top will silicon light module adsorption fixed, can firm fixed silicon light module, prevent the movement in the process of coupling, improved coupling accuracy and quality, and it is convenient to fix the silicon light module of different size, improved the flexibility of use time.

[0021] The utility model discloses a fiber fixed subassembly is set up, specifically is placing the fiber array in the arc -shaped groove of fixed plate opening, then the four corners of limit cover plate and limit block slide connection, install to limit cover plate, and the bottom of limit cover plate and the top magnetic suction fixed of fixed plate, and the fiber array is pressed tightly fixed through the bottom of limit cover plate, avoids appearing deviation, and it is convenient for subsequent silicon light module and fiber array coupling, after coupling, the limit cover plate is convenient for quick dismantling and taking down through the handle, improved the convenience of use time. DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is the utility model Figure 1 Amplification structure schematic diagram of A department in;

[0024] Figure 3 It is module fixed subassembly structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is fiber fixed subassembly structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is side view structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0027] Main symbol explanation:

[0028] 1, workbench;2, automatic coupling equipment body;3, support foot;4, module fixed subassembly;401, fixed column;402, placing plate;403, fixed pipe;404, negative pressure pump;405, cavity;406, through -hole;5, fiber fixed subassembly;501, support column;502, fixed plate;503, limit block;504, limit cover plate;505, handle. Specific implementation

[0029] Below, combining the drawing and specific implementation, the utility model is described further, need explaining is, under the premise of not conflicting, the following description between each embodiment or each technical feature can be any combination and form new embodiment.

[0030] Embodiment:

[0031] Please combineFigures 1-5 The automatic coupling machine for silicon light TX FALS of the embodiment comprises a workbench 1, the top of the workbench 1 is provided with an automatic coupling device body 2, the bottom of the workbench 1 is fixedly connected with support feet 3 at four corners, the top of the workbench 1 is provided with a module fixing assembly 4, the left end of the module fixing assembly 4 is provided with an optical fiber fixing assembly 5;

[0032] The module fixing assembly 4 comprises a fixing column 401, the top of the fixing column 401 is fixedly connected with a placing plate 402, the bottom of the placing plate 402 is fixedly connected with a fixing tube 403, one end of the fixing tube 403 away from the placing plate 402 is communicated with a negative pressure pump 404, a cavity 405 is formed in the inner wall of the placing plate 402, and a through hole 406 is formed in the top of the fixing column 401; the negative pressure pump 404 is started to generate negative pressure in the inside of the fixing tube 403, and the through hole 406 in the top of the placing plate 402 is used to adsorb and fix the silicon light module, so that the silicon light module can be fixed firmly and moved during coupling, the coupling precision and quality are improved, and the flexibility during use is improved.

[0033] The bottom of the fixing column 401 is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench 1, and the fixing tube 403 is communicated with the cavity 405.

[0034] The bottom of the negative pressure pump 404 is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench 1, and the number of the through holes 406 is several.

[0035] The optical fiber fixing assembly 5 comprises a support column 501, the top of the support column 501 is fixedly connected with a fixing plate 502, the top of the fixing plate 502 is fixedly connected with limiting blocks 503 at four corners, the inner wall of the limiting block 503 is slidingly connected with a limiting cover plate 504, the top of the limiting cover plate 504 is fixedly connected with a handle 505, the optical fiber array is placed in the arc-shaped groove formed in the fixing plate 502, then the four corners of the limiting cover plate 504 are slidingly connected with the limiting blocks 503, the limiting cover plate 504 is installed, the bottom of the limiting cover plate 504 is magnetically fixed with the top of the fixing plate 502, the optical fiber array is tightly fixed through the bottom of the limiting cover plate 504, deviation is avoided, the subsequent silicon light module and optical fiber array are coupled, after the coupling is completed, the limiting cover plate 504 is quickly disassembled and removed through the handle 505, and the convenience during use is improved.

[0036] The bottom of the support column 501 is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench 1.

[0037] The top of the fixing plate 502 is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped grooves which are equidistantly distributed. The arc-shaped grooves are used for placing the optical fiber array.

[0038] The lower surface of the limiting cover plate 504 is magnetically attracted to the upper surface of the fixing plate 502.

[0039] The implementation principle of the silicon light TX FALS automatic coupling machine in the embodiment of the application is as follows: when used, the silicon light module is placed on the placement plate 402, then the negative pressure pump 404 is started, the negative pressure pump 404 generates negative pressure in the inside of the fixed tube 403, and the silicon light module is adsorbed and fixed in cooperation with the through hole 406 at the top of the placement plate 402, so that the silicon light module can be firmly fixed and movement in the coupling process is prevented, the coupling precision and quality are improved, different sizes of silicon light modules can be fixed conveniently, the flexibility during use is improved, the fiber array is placed in the arc-shaped groove of the fixed plate 502, then the four corners of the limiting cover plate 504 are slidably connected with the limiting blocks 503, the limiting cover plate 504 is installed, and the bottom of the limiting cover plate 504 is magnetically attracted and fixed to the top of the fixed plate 502, the fiber array is tightly fixed through the bottom of the limiting cover plate 504, so that deviation is avoided, the silicon light module and the fiber array are conveniently coupled subsequently, after the coupling is completed, the handle 505 is convenient for quickly disassembling and taking down the limiting cover plate 504, and the convenience during use is improved.

[0040] The above embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and cannot be used to limit the range of protection of the utility model, and any non-substantial change and replacement made by the person skilled in the art on the basis of the utility model belongs to the range of protection required by the utility model.

Claims

1. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine, characterized in that, Including the workbench (1), the top of the workbench (1) is provided with an automatic coupling device body (2), the bottom of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with supporting legs (3) at four corners, the top of the workbench (1) is provided with a module fixing assembly (4), the left end of the module fixing assembly (4) is provided with an optical fiber fixing assembly (5); The module fixing assembly (4) comprises a fixed column (401), the top of the fixed column (401) is fixedly connected with a placing plate (402), the bottom of the placing plate (402) is fixedly connected with a fixed tube (403), the end of the fixed tube (403) away from the placing plate (402) is communicated with a negative pressure pump (404), the inner wall of the placing plate (402) is provided with a cavity (405), and the top of the fixed column (401) is provided with a through hole (406).

2. A silicon photonic Tx FALS autocoupler machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized by: The bottom of the fixed column (401) is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench (1), and the fixed tube (403) is in communication with the cavity (405).

3. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the negative pressure pump (404) is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench (1), and the number of through holes (406) is several.

4. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The optical fiber fixing assembly (5) comprises a supporting column (501), the top of the supporting column (501) is fixedly connected with a fixed plate (502), the top of the fixed plate (502) is fixedly connected with a limiting block (503) at four corners, the inner wall of the limiting block (503) is slidably connected with a limiting cover plate (504), and the top of the limiting cover plate (504) is fixedly connected with a handle (505).

5. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized by: The bottom of the supporting column (501) is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench (1).

6. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The top of the fixed plate (502) is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped grooves distributed at equal distances.

7. A silicon photonic Tx FALS auto-coupling machine as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The lower surface of the limiting cover plate (504) is magnetically attracted to the upper surface of the fixed plate (502).