Optical module automatic feeding and discharging end face detection equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an end face detection device for automatic feeding and discharging of an optical module, which comprises a workbench, and the workbench is provided with a feeding station, an NG discharging station, an OK discharging station, a manipulator, a rotating module, a three-axis module and an optical fiber end face detector. Materials are conveyed to the rotating module through the mechanical arm, and the rotating module and the three-axis module drive the materials to enter the optical fiber end face detector for end face detection. After detection, the rotating module and the three-axis module drive the material to leave the optical fiber end face detector, and the manipulator moves the detected material to a corresponding station; according to the utility model, automation of optical module end face testing is realized, manual operation is reduced, continuous feeding and discharging can be realized, the positioning precision is high, the detection efficiency is high, and the labor cost and personal errors are greatly reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to optical module detection technical field, more specifically, especially, relates to a kind of end face detection equipment of optical module automatic feeding and discharging. BACKGROUND

[0002] Optical module is the key component in optical fiber communication system, and the performance of optical module is closely related to its end face quality. If there are contaminants, scratches or other defects on the end face, it may cause signal attenuation, reflection or scattering problems, and then seriously interfere with the transmission efficiency of optical module, shorten its service life. Therefore, optical module needs to be detected before leaving factory. The traditional optical module test is completed by a large number of manual operations, which has low production efficiency and low automation degree, and manual detection can easily cause damage to the optical module. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0003] The utility model provides a kind of end face detection equipment of optical module automatic feeding and discharging to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an end face detection equipment of optical module automatic feeding and discharging, comprising a workbench, the workbench is provided with feeding station, NG material station, discharging station, manipulator, rotary module, three-axis module and optical fiber end face detector; the workbench is provided with tray storage bin below; the manipulator is used to grab material and move material, the feeding station is used to place material to be detected, the NG material station is used to place material that fails to pass detection, and the discharging station is used to place material that passes detection; the rotary module is connected with the three-axis module, and is used to receive material on the manipulator and turn over the material to face the optical fiber end face detector; the three-axis module is used to drive the rotary module to move along X-axis direction, Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction; the optical fiber end face detector is used for end face detection of material.

[0004] Preferably, the three-axis module comprises X-axis translation assembly, Z-axis translation assembly and Y-axis lifting assembly; the X-axis translation assembly is installed on the workbench, the Z-axis translation assembly is installed on the X-axis translation assembly, and the X-axis translation assembly drives the Z-axis translation assembly to move along X-axis direction; the Y-axis lifting assembly is installed on the Z-axis translation assembly, and the Z-axis translation assembly drives the Y-axis lifting assembly to move along Y-axis direction; the rotary module is installed on the Y-axis lifting assembly, and the Y-axis lifting assembly drives the rotary module to move along Y-axis direction.

[0005] Preferably, the Y-axis lifting assembly is provided with a CCD module, and the CCD module is used to identify and obtain information of the material.

[0006] Preferably, the rotating module comprises a fixing base, a speed reducer, a servo motor, a rotating plate and a clamp; the fixing base is connected with the Y-axis lifting assembly; the speed reducer is installed on the fixing base, the servo motor is installed on the speed reducer, the output end of the servo motor is connected with the speed reducer, the output end of the speed reducer is connected with the rotating plate, and the clamp is arranged on the rotating plate.

[0007] Preferably, the clamp comprises a clamping jaw, a pair of clamping arms are arranged on the clamping jaw, and the clamping jaw drives the pair of clamping arms to move close to or away from each other.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping jaw is an electric clamping jaw or a pneumatic clamping jaw.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the optical fiber end face detector is provided with a damping device, and the optical fiber end face detector is connected with the workbench through the damping device.

[0010] Preferably, the damping device comprises a damping plate and four shock absorbers, the optical fiber end face detector is installed on the top surface of the damping plate, the damping plate is arranged in a rectangular or square structure, and the four shock absorbers are arranged at the bottom corners of the damping plate.

[0011] Preferably, the mechanical hand comprises a six-axis robot and a gripper module, the six-axis robot is installed on the workbench, and the gripper module is installed at the tail end of the six-axis robot.

[0012] Preferably, the workbench is further provided with a storage rack, the storage rack is provided with replacement grippers, the replacement grippers are provided in multiple groups, and the storage rack limits the replacement grippers on the workbench.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model discloses a feeding station, NG material station, unloading station, mechanical hand, rotating module, three-axis module and optical fiber end face detector are arranged, the mechanical hand sends material to the rotating module, the rotating module and three-axis module bring the material into the optical fiber end face detector and carry out end face detection, after detection, the rotating module and three-axis module take the material away from the optical fiber end face detector, and the mechanical hand moves the detected material to the corresponding station. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is the structure diagram of the end face detection equipment of the optical module automatic feeding and discharging of the utility model embodiment;

[0015] Figure 2This is a structural diagram from another perspective of the end-face inspection device for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the end face detection device for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the rotary module, three-axis module, end face detector, and shock absorption device of the automatic loading and unloading end face inspection equipment for optical modules according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another perspective on the structure;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Top view;

[0020] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the diagram, the correspondence between the component names and the drawing numbers is as follows:

[0021] 1--Workbench, 2--Loading station, 3--NG material station, 4--Unloading station, 5--Robot arm, 6--Rotating module, 601--Fixed base, 602--Reducer, 603--Servo motor, 604--Rotating plate, 605--Clamping fixture, 6051--Gripper, 6052--Clamping arm, 7--Three-axis module, 701--X-axis translation component, 702--Z-axis translation component, 703--Y-axis lifting component, 704--CCD module, 8--Fiber optic end face inspector, 9--Pattern storage compartment, 10--Shock absorption device, 1001--Shock absorption plate, 1002--Four shock absorbers, 11--Storage rack, 12--Replacement gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides an automatic loading and unloading end-face inspection device for optical modules, including a workbench 1. The workbench 1 is equipped with a loading station 2, an NG material station 3, an unloading station 4, a robot arm 5, a rotating module 6, a three-axis module 7, and an optical fiber end-face inspection instrument 8. A tray storage compartment 9 is provided below the workbench 1. The robot arm 5 is used to grab and move materials. The loading station 2 is used to place materials to be inspected. The NG material station 3 is used to place materials that have failed inspection. The unloading station 4 is used to place materials that have passed inspection. The rotating module 6 is connected to the three-axis module 7 and is used to receive materials from the robot arm 5 and flip the materials toward the optical fiber end-face inspection instrument 8. The three-axis module 7 is used to drive the rotating module 6 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions. The optical fiber end-face inspection instrument 8 is used to perform end-face inspection on the materials.

[0026] In this embodiment of the invention, the optical module end-face inspection device achieves an automated inspection process through multi-station collaboration with the module. Specifically, the optical module material to be inspected is placed in the loading station 2, and the pallet storage compartment 9 below the workbench 1 provides empty pallets or replenished materials. The robotic arm 5 picks up the optical module to be inspected from the loading station 2, moves it along a preset path to above the rotating module 6, and places the material on the bearing position of the rotating module 6.

[0027] The rotating module 6 can rotate the material and change its direction, working in conjunction with the robotic arm 5 to receive the material, and then feeding it to the fiber optic end-face inspector 8. After the rotating module 6 receives the material, it flips the optical module according to the inspection requirements, for example, adjusting the angle so that the end face faces the inspection port of the fiber optic end-face inspector 8, ensuring accurate inspection position. The three-axis module 7 drives the rotating module 6 to move along the X, Y, and Z axes, precisely adjusting the relative position between the optical module and the fiber optic end-face inspector 8, allowing the optical module material to enter the inspection area of ​​the fiber optic end-face inspector 8.

[0028] The fiber optic end-face inspection instrument 8 performs high-definition imaging or laser scanning on the end face of the optical module, detecting defects such as contaminants, scratches, and flatness. The inspection data is transmitted to the control system in real time and compared with preset standards to determine whether the material is qualified. After inspection, the three-axis module 7 and the rotary module 6 move the material back to a position easily grasped by the robotic arm 5. When the material passes inspection, the robotic arm 5 picks it up from the rotary module 6 and transfers it to the OK unloading station 4, placing it on the qualified product tray. If the inspection fails, the robotic arm 5 transfers the material to the NG unloading station 4 for separate storage for subsequent processing. In this embodiment, the NG unloading station 4 is used to store NG materials, which refer to materials or products that are deemed unqualified during the production process. These materials typically have quality defects (such as incorrect dimensions, substandard performance, or appearance flaws) and cannot meet production standards or customer requirements, requiring separate isolation, rework, or scrapping. Conversely, qualified products are also called OK materials, and the OK unloading station 4 stores OK materials that have passed inspection and meet quality requirements.

[0029] After a single inspection is completed, the three-axis module 7 and the rotary module 6 reset, and the robotic arm 5 returns to the loading station 2 to pick up new materials, repeating the above process to achieve continuous automated inspection. Through the above structural setup, the spatial motion coordination between the robotic arm 5, the rotary module 6, and the three-axis module 7 enables automatic loading and unloading of optical module materials. Combined with the high-precision judgment of the optical fiber end face detector, the entire process from material picking and inspection to sorting is automated, greatly improving inspection efficiency.

[0030] Preferably, the three-axis module 7 includes an X-axis translation component 701, a Z-axis translation component 702, and a Y-axis lifting component 703. The X-axis translation component 701 is mounted on the worktable 1, and the Z-axis translation component 702 is mounted on the X-axis translation component 701. The X-axis translation component 701 drives the Z-axis translation component 702 to move along the X-axis direction. The Y-axis lifting component 703 is mounted on the Z-axis translation component 702, and the Z-axis translation component 702 drives the Y-axis lifting component 703 to move along the Y-axis direction. The rotation module 6 is mounted on the Y-axis lifting component 703, and the Y-axis lifting component 703 drives the rotation module 6 to move along the Y-axis direction. In this embodiment, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis all refer to the corresponding X, Y, and Z coordinate axes in a Cartesian coordinate system, where the X-axis represents horizontal movement, the Z-axis represents translation perpendicular to the X-axis direction, and the Y-axis represents vertical up-down movement. The rotating module 6 receives the material delivered by the robotic arm 5 through its own rotation. The material is then swung and rotated to align with the fiber optic end-face inspector 8. Through the coordinated operation of the X-axis translation component 701, the Z-axis translation component 702, and the Y-axis lifting component 703, the material is accurately moved to the designated position on the fiber optic end-face inspector 8 to meet the inspection requirements. After inspection, the module moves in the reverse direction, the robotic arm 5 removes the inspected material, and then sends the uninspected material to the rotating module 6, thus achieving continuous inspection operations in a cyclical manner.

[0031] Preferably, the Y-axis lifting assembly 703 is equipped with a CCD module 704, which is used to identify and acquire information about the material. In this embodiment, the CCD module 704 is an image sensor module based on a charge-coupled device (CCD), which can convert optical images into electrical signals and further into digital signals for processing and analysis by a computer or other equipment. In this embodiment, the optical module to be detected is grasped by the robotic arm 5 and moved directly above the CCD module 704. The cleaning end of the CCD module 704 faces upward to photograph the optical module and acquire image information (such as QR codes, model identification, surface defects, dimensional features, etc.) to achieve the effect of identifying the optical module. This facilitates the registration and identification of the optical module, enabling the recording, storage, and retrieval of key information during the product cleaning process, and achieving traceability of the detection process.

[0032] Preferably, the rotating module 6 includes a fixed base 601, a reducer 602, a servo motor 603, a rotating plate 604, and a clamp 605; the fixed base 601 is connected to the Y-axis lifting assembly 703; the reducer 602 is mounted on the fixed base 601, the servo motor 603 is mounted on the reducer 602, the output end of the servo motor 603 is connected to the reducer 602, the output end of the reducer 602 is connected to the rotating plate 604, and the clamp 605 is disposed on the rotating plate 604. In this embodiment, the fixed base 601 is connected to the Y-axis lifting assembly 703 to achieve three-axis positioning of the entire rotating module 6. After being combined with the Y-axis lifting assembly 703, the rotating module 6 can synchronously adjust the rotation angle during translation and lifting to meet the needs of receiving materials and aligning materials with the cleaning module. In this embodiment, a servo motor 603 is used as the power source. The servo motor 603 provides precise speed and position control, while the reducer 602 reduces the speed and amplifies the torque through gear transmission, ensuring that the rotating plate 604 drives the clamp 605 to achieve low-speed, high-torque, and high-positioning-accuracy rotational motion. Furthermore, the servo motor 603 has rapid start-stop and acceleration / deceleration characteristics, enabling rapid reversal of the rotating plate 604. The rotating plate 604 serves as the mounting platform for the clamp 605, and suitable clamps 605 (such as vacuum adsorption, pneumatic grippers 6051, electric grippers 6051, magnetic clamps 605, etc.) can be selected according to the material's shape and size to adapt to different materials.

[0033] Preferably, the clamp 605 includes a gripper 6051, and the gripper 6051 is provided with a pair of clamping arms 6052. The gripper 6051 drives the pair of clamping arms 6052 to move closer or separate from each other. In this embodiment, the gripper 6051 drives the pair of clamping arms 6052 to move closer or separate synchronously along a preset trajectory. The two arms approach until they contact the material surface, and fix the material by friction or mechanical locking to receive the material conveyed by the robot arm 5. When the detection is completed and the material needs to be released, the two arms separate, releasing the constraint on the material. The robot arm 5 then picks up the material and places the next material to be detected into the clamping arm 6052, completing the exchange of raw and cooked materials.

[0034] Preferably, the gripper 6051 is an electric gripper 6051 or a pneumatic gripper 6051.

[0035] Preferably, the bottom of the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument 8 is provided with a shock-absorbing device 10, and the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument 8 is connected to the worktable 1 through the shock-absorbing device 10. In this embodiment, by setting the shock-absorbing device 10, through elastic support or damping design, the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument remains stable during operation, reducing the impact of external vibration on the inspection accuracy, and ensuring clear fiber optic end-face images and accurate data.

[0036] Preferably, the vibration damping device 10 includes a damping plate 1001 and four shock absorbers 1002, and the fiber optic end face detector 8 is mounted on the top surface of the damping plate 1001. The damping plate 1001 is configured as a rectangular or square structure, and the four shock absorbers 1002 are respectively located at the four bottom corners of the damping plate 1001. A shock absorber is a device used to reduce vibration and shock in mechanical systems. It is usually composed of components such as springs, dampers, and housings. Its main function is to absorb and eliminate vibration energy, protecting equipment or structures from damage caused by vibration and impact. It can also reduce noise and improve production efficiency. In this embodiment, the rectangular or square damping plate 1001, combined with the four shock absorbers 1002 at the four bottom corners, forms a symmetrical support structure, effectively buffering external vibration and reducing detection errors caused by vibration in the cleaning module. The modular design facilitates quick installation of the detector, and the symmetrical layout adapts to various equipment spaces, improving stability without occupying too much installation space.

[0037] Preferably, the robotic arm 5 includes a six-axis robot and a gripper module. The six-axis robot is mounted on the worktable 1, and the gripper module is mounted on the end effector of the six-axis robot. With this structural configuration, the six-axis robot can handle materials along complex paths, and the gripper module can rotate freely with the robot's end effector axis (sixth axis), ensuring that the material maintains its optimal posture during gripping and movement. Furthermore, the gripper module can be equipped with cylinders, suction cups, grippers 6051, magnetic suction devices, etc., to grasp materials, and sensors can also be installed to detect the material's position for precise gripping.

[0038] Preferably, the workbench 1 is further provided with a storage rack 11, and the storage rack 11 is provided with replacement grippers 12, and there are multiple sets of replacement grippers 12; the storage rack 11 limits the replacement grippers 12 on the workbench 1. The design of setting up a storage rack 11 on the workbench 1 and limiting multiple sets of replacement grippers 12 effectively improves the flexibility and efficiency of loading and unloading through modular quick-change, flexible production adaptation, and efficient space utilization. Specifically, when the production line needs to switch to produce materials of different specifications (such as optical modules of different sizes, optical modules with heat dissipation components, or other irregularly shaped components), the robot arm 5 can select the corresponding specification of replacement gripper 12 from the storage rack 11 and quickly complete the installation through a quick-change interface (such as a pneumatic or electromagnetic locking device).

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model sets up a loading station, an unloading station, a robot arm, a rotating module, a three-axis module, and a fiber optic end-face inspection instrument. The robot arm delivers the material to the rotating module, and the rotating module and the three-axis module drive the material into the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument for end-face inspection. After inspection, the rotating module and the three-axis module drive the material away from the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument, and the robot arm moves the inspected material to the corresponding station. This utility model realizes the automation of optical module end-face testing, reduces manual operation, allows for continuous and uninterrupted loading and unloading, and has high positioning accuracy and high inspection efficiency, greatly reducing labor costs and human error.

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. An end-face inspection device for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules, characterized in that, The device includes a workbench (1), on which are provided a loading station (2), an NG material station (3), an unloading station (4), a robot (5), a rotary module (6), a three-axis module (7), and an optical fiber end face inspection instrument (8); a tray storage compartment (9) is provided below the workbench; the robot is used to grab and move materials, the loading station is used to place materials to be inspected, the NG material station is used to place materials that have failed inspection, and the unloading station is used to place materials that have passed inspection; the rotary module is connected to the three-axis module and is used to receive materials on the robot and flip the materials toward the optical fiber end face inspection instrument; The three-axis module is used to drive the rotating module to move along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions; the fiber optic end face detector is used to perform end face detection on the material.

2. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-axis module includes an X-axis translation component (701), a Z-axis translation component (702), and a Y-axis lifting component (703); the X-axis translation component is mounted on the worktable, the Z-axis translation component is mounted on the X-axis translation component, and the X-axis translation component drives the Z-axis translation component to move along the X-axis direction; the Y-axis lifting component is mounted on the Z-axis translation component, and the Z-axis translation component drives the Y-axis lifting component to move along the Y-axis direction; the rotation module is mounted on the Y-axis lifting component, and the Y-axis lifting component drives the rotation module to move along the Y-axis direction.

3. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 2, characterized in that, The Y-axis lifting assembly is equipped with a CCD module (704), which is used to identify and acquire information about the material.

4. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating module includes a fixed base (601), a reducer (602), a servo motor (603), a rotating plate (604), and a clamp (605); the fixed base is connected to the Y-axis lifting assembly; the reducer is mounted on the fixed base, the servo motor is mounted on the reducer, the output end of the servo motor is connected to the reducer, the output end of the reducer is connected to the rotating plate, and the clamp is disposed on the rotating plate.

5. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamp includes a jaw (6051) and a pair of clamping arms (6052) on the jaw. The jaw drives the pair of clamping arms to move closer to each other or separate.

6. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gripper is either an electric gripper or a pneumatic gripper.

7. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the fiber optic end face detector is provided with a shock-absorbing device (10), and the fiber optic end face detector is connected to the workbench through the shock-absorbing device.

8. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shock absorption device includes a shock absorption plate (1001) and four shock absorbers (1002). The fiber optic end face detector is installed on the top surface of the shock absorption plate. The shock absorption plate is configured as a rectangular or square structure, and the four shock absorbers are respectively located at the four bottom corners of the shock absorption plate.

9. The end-face inspection equipment for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes a six-axis robot and a gripper module. The six-axis robot is mounted on the worktable, and the gripper module is mounted on the end of the six-axis robot.

10. The end-face inspection device for automatic loading and unloading of optical modules according to claim 9, characterized in that, The workbench is also provided with a storage rack (11), and the storage rack is provided with a replacement gripper (12), and the replacement gripper is provided in multiple sets; the storage rack limits the replacement gripper to the workbench.

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