Laser fiber stripping device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a laser fiber stripping device. Comprising an x-axis linear motion mechanism, an optical fiber fixing mechanism, a y-axis linear motion mechanism, a laser cutting mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The optical fiber fixing mechanism is arranged on the x-axis linear motion mechanism, and the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism to move in the x-axis direction; the y-axis linear motion mechanism and the laser cutting machine are arranged on the same side of the x-axis linear motion mechanism, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism is perpendicular to the x-axis linear motion mechanism. And the clamping mechanism is arranged on the y-axis linear motion mechanism. The end part of the optical fiber is subjected to laser cutting through the laser cutting machine, the cutting depth and the cutting angle can be accurately controlled through laser cutting, and the cut coating layer is stripped from the end part of the optical fiber after laser cutting, so that the coating layer at the end part of the optical fiber is rapidly and accurately stripped; the technical problems that a mechanical optical fiber peeling machine is easy to cause that a notch is too shallow and a coating layer is difficult to remove, or the notch is too deep and a fiber core is damaged are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to laser processing equipment technical field, especially a kind of laser stripping device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of using optical fiber, for example, when optical fiber is connected with optical fiber transceiver equipment, the end of optical fiber needs to be stripped and then connected. The existing optical fiber stripping method mainly relies on mechanical optical fiber stripping machine to cut one or more openings on the covering layer of the end of optical fiber, and then hold the covering layer of the end of optical fiber and pull it out, so that the covering layer at this position is separated from the core to remove the covering layer on its surface. Because it is difficult to control the shape and depth of the notch at the end of the optical fiber, the mechanical optical fiber stripping machine can easily cause the notch to be too shallow to remove the covering layer, or the notch to be too deep to damage the core. SUMMARY

[0003] Based on the above description, the utility model provides a laser stripping device to solve the technical problem that the mechanical optical fiber stripping machine can easily cause the notch to be too shallow to remove the covering layer, or the notch to be too deep to damage the core.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problem is as follows:

[0005] A laser stripping device comprises an x-axis linear motion mechanism, an optical fiber fixing mechanism, a y-axis linear motion mechanism, a laser cutting mechanism and a clamping mechanism.

[0006] The optical fiber fixing mechanism is arranged on the x-axis linear motion mechanism, and the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism to move in the x-axis direction. The y-axis linear motion mechanism and the laser cutting mechanism are arranged on the same side of the x-axis linear motion mechanism, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism is arranged perpendicular to the x-axis linear motion mechanism.

[0007] The clamping mechanism is arranged on the y-axis linear motion mechanism, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to move in the y-axis direction.

[0008] When the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism to move to the first position, the end of the optical fiber fixed on the optical fiber fixing mechanism is located at the cutting position of the laser cutting mechanism. When the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism to move to the second position, the end of the optical fiber fixed on the optical fiber fixing mechanism is located at the clamping position of the clamping mechanism.

[0009] On the basis of the above technical solution, the utility model can also be improved as follows.

[0010] Further, the optical fiber fixing mechanism comprises a lower plate, an upper plate and a pin shaft.

[0011] The lower plate is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism; the upper plate is arranged above the lower plate; one end of the upper plate is connected with one end of the lower plate through the pin shaft; and a groove for accommodating the optical fiber is arranged at the lower end of the upper plate.

[0012] Further, the optical fiber fixing mechanism further comprises a pneumatic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder mounting seat and a pressing block.

[0013] The pneumatic cylinder is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism through the pneumatic cylinder mounting seat; the movable end of the pneumatic cylinder moves longitudinally; and the pressing block is fixed on the movable end of the pneumatic cylinder and arranged above the upper plate.

[0014] Further, the clamping mechanism comprises a vertical plate, a guide rail, a first speed reducer, a first screw rod, an upper sliding block, a lower sliding block, an upper clamping part and a lower clamping part.

[0015] The vertical plate is arranged longitudinally and fixed on the y-axis linear motion mechanism; and the guide rail is arranged longitudally and fixed on the vertical plate.

[0016] The upper sliding block and the lower sliding block are mounted on the guide rail, and the upper sliding block is arranged above the lower sliding block; the upper clamping part is fixedly connected with the upper sliding block, the lower clamping part is fixedly connected with the lower sliding block, and the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part are arranged in a vertical mode.

[0017] The first speed reducer is fixedly connected with the vertical plate, and one end of the first screw rod is connected with the output end of the first speed reducer.

[0018] The first screw rod is threadedly connected with the upper sliding block and the lower sliding block respectively; the first screw rod is provided with a forward thread matched with the upper sliding block, and is provided with a reverse thread matched with the lower sliding block; the first screw rod drives the upper sliding block and the lower sliding block to move towards or away from each other; and the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part are used for clamping the end of the optical fiber.

[0019] Further, the x-axis linear motion mechanism and the y-axis linear motion mechanism are transmission mechanisms composed of speed reducers, screw rods and sliding blocks.

[0020] Further, the x-axis linear motion mechanism, the y-axis linear motion mechanism and the laser cutting mechanism are arranged on the base plate.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme of the utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] The laser stripping device provided by the utility model, when the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the fiber end fixed on the clamping mechanism to move to the first position, the fiber end is located at the cutting position of the laser cutting mechanism, and is used for laser cutting the end of the fiber. When the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the fiber end fixed on the clamping mechanism to move to the second position, the fiber end is located at the clamping position of the clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism clamps the cut coating layer of the fiber end, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to retreat and strips the cut coating layer from the end of the fiber. The laser stripping device cuts the end of the fiber through the laser cutting machine, the laser cutting can accurately control the cutting depth and the cutting angle, the cut coating layer is stripped from the end of the fiber after laser cutting, the rapid and accurate stripping of the coating layer at the end of the fiber is realized, and the technical problems that the mechanical fiber stripping machine is prone to cause the cutting to be too shallow to remove the coating layer or cause the cutting to be too deep and damage the fiber core are solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The laser stripping device structure schematic view provided by the utility model embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 2 The fiber fixing mechanism structure schematic view provided by the utility model embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 3 The clamping mechanism structure schematic view provided by the utility model embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0026] In the drawings, the component list represented by each sign is as follows:

[0027] 1-x-axis linear motion mechanism, 2-fiber fixing mechanism, 21-lower plate, 22-upper plate, 23-cylinder, 24-cylinder mounting seat, 25-pressing block, 3-y-axis linear motion mechanism, 4-laser cutting mechanism, 5-clamping mechanism, 51-vertical plate, 52-guide rail, 53-first speed reducer motor, 54-first screw rod, 55-upper sliding block, 56-lower sliding block, 57-upper clamping part, 58-lower clamping part, 6-base plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to facilitate the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The embodiments of the utility model are shown in the drawings. However, the utility model can be realized in many different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0030] It is to be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. For example, if a device described is turned over in use, a relative preposition such as "below" can be oriented upward, rather than downward. The device can also be oriented in different directions during use or in different orientations than shown in the figures. Accordingly, the illustrative terms "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like are used herein for the convenience of the reader to describe the relative positioning direction in the drawings of components when the device is in an orientation as shown in the figures. However, it is submitted with the understanding that the use of these terms indicates the possibility that a different orientation is intended or possible.

[0031] It is to be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. For example, if a device described is turned over in use, a relative preposition such as "below" can be oriented upward, rather than downward. The device can also be oriented in different directions during use or in different orientations than shown in the figures. Accordingly, the illustrative terms "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like are used herein for the convenience of the reader to describe the relative positioning direction in the drawings of components when the device is in an orientation as shown in the figures. However, it is submitted with the understanding that the use of these terms indicates the possibility that a different orientation is intended or possible.

[0032] As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is to be understood that the terms "comprising", "comprises" or "comprised of" as used herein are specifically intended to be construed in the alternative as "including", "includes" or "including the recitation of steps or elements, but not excluding the presence or addition of one or more other steps, elements or groups thereof.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 The laser fiber stripping device provided by the embodiment of the application mainly comprises an x-axis linear motion mechanism 1, a fiber fixing mechanism 2, a y-axis linear motion mechanism 3, a laser cutting mechanism 4 and a clamping mechanism 5. The functions and positional relationships of the components are as follows.

[0034] In the embodiment of the application, the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 and the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 are transmission mechanisms composed of a speed reducer, a screw rod and a sliding block, which are common products in the field, and the specific structure is not described here.

[0035] The optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 is arranged on the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1, and the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 is used for driving the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 to move in the x-axis direction. The y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 and the laser cutting mechanism 4 are arranged on the same side of the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 is arranged perpendicularly to the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1. The clamping mechanism 5 is arranged on the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 is used for driving the clamping mechanism 5 to move in the y-axis direction. When the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 to move to the first position, the end of the optical fiber fixed on the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 is located at the cutting position of the laser cutting mechanism 4; when the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 drives the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 to move to the second position, the end of the optical fiber fixed on the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 is located at the clamping position of the clamping mechanism 5.

[0036] Specifically, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 comprises a lower plate 21, an upper plate 22 and a pin shaft and the like. The lower plate 21 and the upper plate 22 are both flat plate structures. The lower plate 21 is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1. Specifically, the lower plate 21 is fixed on the upper end of the sliding block of the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1; and the upper plate 22 is arranged above the lower plate 21. One end of the upper plate 22 is connected with one end of the lower plate 21 through a pin shaft, and the upper plate 22 and the lower plate 21 are combined and connected as a hinge mechanism; and a recess for accommodating the optical fiber is formed in the lower end of the upper plate 22.

[0037] The optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 further comprises a pneumatic cylinder 23, a pneumatic cylinder mounting seat 24 and a pressing block 25. The pneumatic cylinder 23 is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 through the pneumatic cylinder mounting seat 24. The movable end of the pneumatic cylinder 23 moves longitudinally; the pressing block 25 is fixed on the movable end of the pneumatic cylinder 23, and the pressing block 25 is arranged above the upper plate 22; and the pneumatic cylinder 23 is used for driving the pressing block 25 to move downward to press and fix the upper plate 22, the lower plate 21 and the optical fiber between the upper plate 22 and the lower plate 21.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the clamping mechanism 5 comprises a vertical plate 51, a guide rail 52, a first speed reducer motor 53, a first screw rod 54, an upper sliding block 55, a lower sliding block 56, an upper clamping part 57 and a lower clamping part 58. The vertical plate 51 is arranged longitudinally, and the vertical plate 51 is fixed on the moving component of the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3; and the guide rail 52 is arranged longitudinally, and the guide rail 52 is fixed on the vertical plate 51.

[0039] The upper sliding block 55 and the lower sliding block 56 are installed on the guide rail 52, and the upper sliding block 55 is arranged above the lower sliding block 56; the upper clamping part 57 is fixedly connected with the upper sliding block 55, the lower clamping part 58 is fixedly connected with the lower sliding block 56, and the upper clamping part 57 and the lower clamping part 58 are arranged in vertical opposition.

[0040] The first speed reduction motor 53 is fixedly connected with the vertical plate 51, and one end of the first screw rod 54 is connected with the output end of the first speed reduction motor 53. The first screw rod 54 is threadedly connected with the upper sliding block 55 and the lower sliding block 56 respectively; the first screw rod 54 is provided with a forward thread matched with the upper sliding block 55; and the first screw rod 54 is provided with a reverse thread matched with the lower sliding block 56. The first screw rod 54 drives the upper sliding block 55 and the lower sliding block 56 to move towards or away from each other; and the upper clamping part 57 and the lower clamping part 58 are used for clamping the end of the optical fiber.

[0041] In order to facilitate the installation of the x-axis linear motion mechanism 1, the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 and the laser cutting mechanism 4, a preferred scheme of the utility model further comprises a base plate 6. The x-axis linear motion mechanism 1, the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 and the laser cutting mechanism 4 are arranged on the base plate 6.

[0042] Referring to Figures 1-3 The working process of the laser fiber stripping device provided by the utility model embodiment is as follows: when stripping the fiber, the upper plate 22 is rotated to separate the upper plate 22 from the lower plate 21, the optical fiber is placed on the upper end of the lower plate 21, the upper plate 22 is rotated to fold the upper plate 22 and the lower plate 21, and the end of the fiber to be stripped is sent out to the outside of the optical fiber fixing mechanism 2 through the groove. The x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 is controlled to drive the end of the optical fiber fixed on the clamping mechanism 5 to move to a first position, and the end of the optical fiber is subjected to laser cutting. The x-axis linear motion mechanism 1 is further controlled to drive the end of the optical fiber fixed on the clamping mechanism 5 to move to a second position, the clamping mechanism 5 clamps the cut coating layer of the end of the optical fiber, and the y-axis linear motion mechanism 3 drives the clamping mechanism 5 to retreat to strip the cut coating layer from the end of the optical fiber.

[0043] The technical scheme provided by the utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects or advantages:

[0044] The laser fiber stripping device provided by the utility model performs laser cutting on the end of the optical fiber through a laser cutting machine, the laser cutting can accurately control the cutting depth and the cutting angle, the cut coating layer is stripped from the end of the optical fiber after laser cutting, the rapid and accurate stripping of the coating layer of the optical fiber end is realized, and the technical problems that a mechanical optical fiber stripping machine is prone to cause a too-shallow cut to make it difficult to remove the coating layer or a too-deep cut to damage the fiber core are solved.

[0045] The above only describes preferred embodiments of the utility model, and is not used to limit the utility model, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A laser fiber stripping apparatus, characterized by: The application relates to a laser fiber cutting device. The x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the fiber fixing mechanism to move to a first position, and the end of the fiber fixed on the fiber fixing mechanism is located at a cutting position of the laser cutting mechanism; the x-axis linear motion mechanism drives the fiber fixing mechanism to move to a second position, and the end of the fiber fixed on the fiber fixing mechanism is located at a clamping position of the clamping mechanism. The fiber fixing mechanism comprises a lower plate, an upper plate and a pin shaft. The lower plate is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism; the upper plate is arranged above the lower plate; one end of the upper plate is connected with one end of the lower plate through the pin shaft; and a groove for accommodating the fiber is arranged in the lower end of the upper plate. The fiber fixing mechanism further comprises a cylinder, a cylinder mounting seat and a pressing block.

2. The laser fiber stripping apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The cylinder is fixed on the x-axis linear motion mechanism through the cylinder mounting seat; the movable end of the cylinder moves longitudinally; and the pressing block is fixed on the movable end of the cylinder and arranged above the upper plate. The clamping mechanism comprises a vertical plate, a guide rail, a first speed-reducing motor, a first screw rod, an upper sliding block, a lower sliding block, an upper clamping part and a lower clamping part.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The vertical plate is arranged longitudinally and fixed on the y-axis linear motion mechanism; and the guide rail is arranged longitudinally and fixed on the vertical plate. The upper sliding block and the lower sliding block are arranged on the guide rail, the upper sliding block is arranged above the lower sliding block, the upper clamping part is fixedly connected with the upper sliding block, the lower clamping part is fixedly connected with the lower sliding block, and the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part are arranged in a vertical mode.

4. The fiber stripping apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The first speed-reducing motor is fixedly connected with the vertical plate, and one end of the first screw rod is connected with the output end of the first speed-reducing motor. The first screw rod is threadedly connected with the upper sliding block and the lower sliding block respectively, the first screw rod is provided with a forward thread matched with the upper sliding block, the first screw rod is provided with a reverse thread matched with the lower sliding block, the first screw rod drives the upper sliding block and the lower sliding block to move towards or away from each other, and the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part are used for clamping the end of the fiber. The x-axis linear motion mechanism and the y-axis linear motion mechanism are transmission mechanisms composed of speed-reducing motors, screw rods and sliding blocks. The application further relates to a laser fiber cutting device. The x-axis linear motion mechanism, the y-axis linear motion mechanism and the laser cutting mechanism are arranged on the base plate.

5. The fiber stripping apparatus of claim 1, wherein: ​ 6. The fiber stripping apparatus of claim 1, wherein: ​ ​

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