Automatic feeding and discharging tool for optical module coupling
By introducing a secondary positioning design for the clamping and driving components in the automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical modules, the problem of inaccurate positioning caused by chuck wear is solved, thereby improving the coupling quality and efficiency of the optical modules.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
In the existing automatic loading and unloading process for optical module coupling, wear on the clamps leads to inaccurate positioning and a lack of secondary positioning, which affects coupling quality and efficiency.
An automatic loading and unloading fixture including a clamping component and a drive component is adopted. The second abutment block slides along the connecting rod for secondary clamping and positioning. The design of the push spring, limit piece and limit plate ensures positioning accuracy and stability.
This improved the positioning accuracy and production efficiency of optical module coupling components, enhanced the coupling quality of optical modules, and reduced the defect rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical module coupling technology, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling. Background Technology
[0002] In the manufacturing process of optical modules, optical module coupling is a critical step, requiring the precise placement of tiny coupling components in specific locations for coupling operations. Currently, with the rapid development of optical communication technology, the production scale of optical modules is constantly expanding, and the requirements for coupling efficiency and precision are becoming increasingly stringent. Existing optical module coupling components are typically very small in size. During automated loading and unloading processes, the chucks in the automated loading and unloading assembly need to frequently grip and place these components. However, over prolonged use, frequent friction occurs between the chucks and the components, leading to wear on the chucks. Once the chucks wear out, the fit between them and the components decreases, making it prone to inaccuracies when gripping and placing components subsequently. This not only affects the efficiency of optical module coupling but may also lead to a decline in coupling quality, increased defect rates, and higher production costs.
[0003] Meanwhile, typical optical module coupling loading and unloading fixtures rely solely on the initial clamping of the chuck to position the parts, lacking secondary positioning assistance. In actual production, due to various interference factors, such as vibration and minute dimensional differences in the parts themselves, even if the initial clamping of the chuck is accurate, the part may shift position during the placement of the part into the coupling position. Existing fixtures cannot correct this shift, further affecting the quality and efficiency of optical module coupling. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling.
[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: an automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling, comprising a processing platform, a coupling component on the top of the processing platform, a loading and unloading component for automatically loading and unloading the coupling component on the top of the processing platform, a clamping component for secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling parts on the top of the coupling component, a driving component for driving the clamping component to perform clamping work on one side of the clamping component, the clamping component including a fixing strip fixedly installed on the top of the coupling component, a first abutting block fixedly installed on both sides of the fixing strip, a connecting rod fixedly installed at one end of the fixing strip, and a second abutting block slidably sleeved on both ends of the connecting rod.
[0006] Through the above technical solution, when the automatic loading and unloading assembly places the coupling part inside the coupling assembly, the drive assembly starts, driving the clamping assembly to work. Under the action of the drive assembly, the second abutment block can slide along the connecting rod, thereby performing secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling part. This compensates for the inaccurate positioning problem that may exist in the automatic loading and unloading chuck, improves the positioning accuracy of the coupling part, and thus improves the quality and efficiency of optical module coupling.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, each of the two second abutment blocks is provided with a push spring sleeved on the connecting rod on one side, and the two push springs abut against the adjacent second abutment block and the fixing strip respectively.
[0008] Through the above technical solution, when the drive component is not working, the push spring can keep the second abutment block in the initial position, which is convenient for the subsequent drive component to drive it to perform clamping action; during the clamping process, the push spring can also play a buffering role, avoiding excessive squeezing force on the coupling parts by the second abutment block, and preventing the parts from being damaged due to excessive force.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, limiting plates are fixedly sleeved at both ends of the connecting rod.
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the limiting piece can prevent the second abutment block from slipping off both ends of the connecting rod, ensuring the stability of the clamping component structure and ensuring its normal operation.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, the driving component includes two triangular blocks symmetrically arranged on the top of the coupling component. A push plate is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two triangular blocks, and one side of one end of each of the two push plates is in contact with one side of the adjacent second abutment block.
[0012] With the above technical solution, when the power source of the drive component moves the triangular block, the push plate on the triangular block will push the second abutment block to slide along the connecting rod, thereby achieving clamping and positioning of the coupled parts. The structure is simple and the transmission is stable.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, each of the two triangular blocks has a T-shaped sliding groove on its inclined surface. A sliding block is slidably fitted inside each of the two sliding grooves. A first connecting plate is fixedly installed between the two sliding blocks. A second connecting plate is fixedly sleeved on the first connecting plate. A connecting block is fixedly installed at one end of the second connecting plate. A pushing cylinder is provided on one side of the connecting block. The pushing cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the coupling assembly. A pushing rod is installed on the pushing end of the pushing cylinder. One end of the pushing rod is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block.
[0014] Through the above technical solution, after the cylinder is started, the push rod drives the connecting block to move. The connecting block drives the sliding block to slide in the sliding groove of the triangular block through the second connecting plate and the first connecting plate, thereby moving the triangular block and driving the push plate to push the second abutment block. This realizes the automated control of the drive component and improves the working efficiency of the clamping component.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above solution, a concave limiting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the coupling component, and the top of each of the two triangular blocks is provided with a limiting groove that matches the limiting plate.
[0016] Through the above technical solution, the limiting plate and the limiting groove on the triangular block cooperate to limit and guide the movement of the triangular block, ensuring the stability of the triangular block during the movement process, so that the pushing plate can accurately push the second abutting block, further improving the positioning accuracy of the clamping component.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] This invention, by setting up a clamping component and a driving component, allows the driving component to drive the clamping component to perform secondary clamping and positioning of the coupled parts after the automatic loading and unloading component completes the initial placement of the parts. This effectively solves the problem of inaccurate positioning caused by wear of the automatic loading and unloading chuck, and improves the positioning accuracy of the optical module coupling parts. At the same time, by utilizing the buffering effect of the push spring, the anti-drop design of the limit plate, and the cooperation between the limit plate and the limit groove, the stability and reliability of the entire tooling are ensured, thereby improving the quality and production efficiency of optical module coupling. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention, which includes a loading and unloading assembly.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention, which includes a clamping component and a driving component;
[0022] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of part A.
[0023] Explanation of key symbols:
[0024] 1. Processing platform; 2. Coupling assembly; 3. Loading and unloading assembly; 401. Fixing strip; 402. First abutment block; 403. Connecting rod; 404. Second abutment block; 501. Triangular block; 502. Push plate; 6. Push spring; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Sliding groove; 9. Sliding block; 10. First connecting plate; 11. Second connecting plate; 12. Connecting block; 13. Push cylinder; 14. Push rod; 15. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0026] Please combine Figures 1-4 An automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling in this embodiment includes a processing platform 1, a coupling component 2 on the top of the processing platform 1, a loading and unloading component 3 for automatically loading and unloading the coupling component 2 on the top of the processing platform 1, a clamping component for secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling parts on the top of the coupling component 2, and a driving component for driving the clamping component to perform clamping work on one side of the clamping component.
[0027] The clamping assembly includes a fixing strip 401 fixedly installed on the top of the coupling assembly 2. First abutment blocks 402 are fixedly installed on both sides of the fixing strip 401. A connecting rod 403 is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing strip 401. Second abutment blocks 404 are slidably fitted onto both ends of the connecting rod 403. When the automatic loading / unloading assembly 3 places the coupling component into the coupling assembly 2, the drive assembly starts, driving the clamping assembly to work. Under the action of the drive assembly, the second abutment block 404 can slide along the connecting rod 403, thereby performing secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling component. This compensates for the potential positioning inaccuracies of the automatic loading / unloading chuck, improves the positioning accuracy of the coupling component, and thus enhances the quality and efficiency of optical module coupling.
[0028] Each of the two second abutment blocks 404 is provided with a push spring 6 sleeved on the connecting rod 403 on one side. The two push springs 6 abut against the adjacent second abutment blocks 404 and the fixing strip 401 respectively. When the driving component is not working, the push spring 6 can keep the second abutment blocks 404 in the initial position, which is convenient for the subsequent driving component to drive them to perform clamping action. During the clamping process, the push spring 6 can also play a buffering role to avoid the second abutment blocks 404 from generating excessive squeezing force on the coupling parts and prevent the parts from being damaged due to excessive force. Both ends of the connecting rod 403 are fixedly sleeved with limiting pieces 7. The limiting pieces 7 can prevent the second abutment blocks 404 from slipping off the ends of the connecting rod 403, ensuring the stability of the clamping component structure and ensuring that it can work normally.
[0029] The drive assembly includes two triangular blocks 501 symmetrically arranged on the top of the coupling assembly 2. A push plate 502 is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two triangular blocks 501. One side of each push plate 502 is in contact with one side of the adjacent second abutment block 404. When the power source of the drive assembly drives the triangular blocks 501 to move, the push plate 502 on the triangular blocks 501 will push the second abutment block 404 to slide along the connecting rod 403, thereby achieving clamping and positioning of the coupling parts. The structure is simple and the transmission is stable.
[0030] Both triangular blocks 501 have T-shaped sliding grooves 8 on their inclined surfaces. Sliding blocks 9 are slidably fitted inside both sliding grooves 8. A first connecting plate 10 is fixedly installed between the two sliding blocks 9. A second connecting plate 11 is fixedly fitted on the first connecting plate 10. A connecting block 12 is fixedly installed at one end of the second connecting plate 11. A pushing cylinder 13 is provided on one side of the connecting block 12. The pushing cylinder 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the coupling component 2. A pushing rod 14 is installed on the pushing end of the pushing cylinder 13. One end of the pushing rod 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block 12. After the pushing cylinder 13 is activated, the pushing rod 14 drives the connecting block 12 to move. The connecting block 12 drives the sliding block 9 to slide in the sliding groove 8 of the triangular block 501 through the second connecting plate 11 and the first connecting plate 10, thereby moving the triangular block 501. This, in turn, drives the pushing plate 502 to push the second abutment block 404, realizing the automated control of the drive component and improving the working efficiency of the clamping component.
[0031] A concave limiting plate 15 is fixedly installed on the top of the coupling component 2, and the tops of the two triangular blocks 501 are each provided with a limiting groove that matches the limiting plate 15.
[0032] The limiting plate 15 cooperates with the limiting groove on the triangular block 501 to limit and guide the movement of the triangular block 501, ensuring the stability of the triangular block 501 during movement, so that the pushing plate 502 can accurately push the second abutment block 404, further improving the positioning accuracy of the clamping assembly.
[0033] The implementation principle of an automatic loading and unloading tooling for optical module coupling in this application embodiment is as follows: during the optical module coupling production process, the loading and unloading component 3 transports the coupling parts to the coupling component 2.
[0034] At this time, the cylinder 13 is pushed back, the push rod 14 pulls back the connecting block 12, and the connecting block 12 drives the sliding block 9 to slide in the sliding groove 8 of the triangular block 501 through the second connecting plate 11 and the first connecting plate 10, so that the triangular block 501 moves along the guide of the limiting plate 15.
[0035] The push plate 502 on the triangular block 501 pushes the second abutment block 404 to overcome the elastic force of the push spring 6 and slide along the connecting rod 403. The two second abutment blocks 404 gradually approach each other and perform secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling parts.
[0036] During clamping, the push spring 6 acts as a buffer to prevent damage to the parts; the limiting plate 7 ensures that the second abutment block 404 will not slip off the connecting rod 403; the limiting plate 15 cooperates with the limiting groove on the triangular block 501 to ensure stable movement of the triangular block 501 and improve positioning accuracy.
[0037] After the secondary positioning is completed, the coupling component 2 performs a coupling operation on the part. After the operation is completed, the cylinder 13 is pushed to move in the opposite direction, the triangular block 501 returns to its original position, and the second abutment block 404 returns to its initial position under the action of the pushing spring 6, waiting for the next working cycle.
[0038] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling, comprising a processing platform (1), wherein a coupling component (2) is provided on the top of the processing platform (1), and a loading and unloading component (3) for automatically loading and unloading the coupling component (2) is installed on the top of the processing platform (1), characterized in that, The top of the coupling assembly (2) is provided with a clamping assembly for secondary clamping and positioning of the coupling parts. One side of the clamping assembly is provided with a driving assembly for driving the clamping assembly to perform clamping work. The clamping assembly includes a fixing strip (401) fixedly installed on the top of the coupling assembly (2). First abutment blocks (402) are fixedly installed on both sides of the fixing strip (401). A connecting rod (403) is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing strip (401). Second abutment blocks (404) are slidably sleeved on both ends of the connecting rod (403).
2. The automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the two second abutment blocks (404) is provided with a push spring (6) sleeved on the connecting rod (403) on one side, and the two push springs (6) abut against the adjacent second abutment block (404) and the fixing strip (401) respectively.
3. The automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the connecting rod (403) are fixedly fitted with limiting plates (7).
4. The automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes two triangular blocks (501) symmetrically arranged on the top of the coupling assembly (2). A push plate (502) is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two triangular blocks (501), and one side of each of the two push plates (502) is in contact with one side of the adjacent second abutment block (404).
5. The automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The inclined surfaces of the two triangular blocks (501) are provided with sliding grooves (8) arranged in a "T" shape. Sliding blocks (9) are slidably fitted inside the two sliding grooves (8). A first connecting plate (10) is fixedly installed between the two sliding blocks (9). A second connecting plate (11) is fixedly sleeved on the first connecting plate (10). A connecting block (12) is fixedly installed at one end of the second connecting plate (11). A pushing cylinder (13) is provided on one side of the connecting block (12). The pushing cylinder (13) is fixedly installed on the top of the coupling component (2). A pushing rod (14) is installed on the pushing end of the pushing cylinder (13). One end of the pushing rod (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block (12).
6. The automatic loading and unloading fixture for optical module coupling as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the coupling component (2) is fixedly installed with a concave limiting plate (15), and the tops of the two triangular blocks (501) are provided with limiting grooves that are adapted to the limiting plate (15).