Optical fiber array butt joint device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical fiber array butting device which comprises a base, a two-way screw rod is rotatably connected to the base, a first knob is arranged at one end of the two-way screw rod, a first butting seat is in threaded connection with a right-hand thread section of the two-way screw rod, and a second butting seat is in threaded connection with a left-hand thread section of the two-way screw rod. The first butt-joint seat and the second butt-joint seat are the same in specification and symmetrical to each other, first one-way screws are rotatably connected to the interiors of the first butt-joint seat and the second butt-joint seat, a clamping plate is in threaded connection to each first one-way screw, and the two clamping plates are slidably connected to the same positions in the first butt-joint seat and the second butt-joint seat correspondingly; a second rotary knob is arranged at one end of the square shaft, two first bevel gears are connected to the square shaft in a sliding mode, and the synchronous relative movement effect of the first butt joint base and the second butt joint base is achieved through the connection effect of the two-way screw; therefore, the coaxial butt joint effect of the two same-specification optical fiber arrays fixed on the first butt joint seat and the second butt joint seat in the horizontal direction is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of docking device technology, and in particular to a fiber optic array docking device. Background Technology

[0002] A fiber optic array is an array formed by mounting a bundle of optical fibers or a fiber ribbon at specified intervals on a V-groove substrate. The fabrication process involves placing the bare fiber portion (with the fiber coating removed) into the V-groove, pressurizing it with a pressurizing device, bonding it with adhesive, and finally grinding and polishing the surface to the required precision. At the front end, the fiber is precisely positioned for connection to a PLC.

[0003] Utility model patent CN222280895U discloses a fiber optic array docking device, comprising: a docking seat, a round rod, and a fiber optic base. The upper end of the docking seat has a rectangular groove, and a miniature threaded rod is threaded to the inner end of the docking seat. A side rubber pad is fixedly installed on the inner end of the miniature threaded rod. An upper rubber pad is fixedly installed on the lower end of the round rod, and a spring is fixedly installed on the upper end of the upper rubber pad, with the spring positioned on the outer side of the round rod. A pressure plate is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the fiber optic base. Silicone pads are fixedly adhered to the inner ends of both the pressure plate and the fiber optic base. A base is fixedly installed on the lower end of the docking seat, and a support frame is fixedly installed on the upper end of the base. This fiber optic array docking device facilitates the limited installation of fiber optic arrays of different sizes and specifications, can press down and limit the fiber optic array to prevent displacement during docking operations, facilitates the organization and limiting of fiber optic cables to prevent scattering, and improves the convenience of docking.

[0004] After searching, it was found that the existing technology has certain drawbacks. The device requires two devices to be used together when docking fiber arrays. Since the two docking devices are independent of each other, it is easy to cause longitudinal deviation between two fiber arrays of the same specification. Therefore, a fiber array docking device is needed to meet people's needs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fiber optic array docking device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fiber optic array docking device, comprising a base, on which a bidirectional screw is rotatably connected, a first knob is provided at one end of the bidirectional screw, a first docking seat is threadedly connected to the positive thread section of the bidirectional screw, and a second docking seat is threadedly connected to the negative thread section of the bidirectional screw, the first docking seat and the second docking seat are of the same specifications and symmetrical to each other, and both are rotatably connected to a first unidirectional screw, each first unidirectional screw is threadedly connected to a clamping plate, the two clamping plates are slidably connected to the same position in the first docking seat and the second docking seat respectively, a square shaft is rotatably connected to the base, a second knob is provided at one end of the square shaft, two first helical gears are slidably connected to the square shaft, the two first helical gears are in the same direction, and each of the two first helical gears is meshed with a second helical gear, the two second helical gears are respectively connected to the two first unidirectional screws.

[0007] Preferably, the base is provided with two first guide rods, both of which are parallel to the bidirectional screw, and the first docking seat and the second docking seat are slidably connected to the two first guide rods.

[0008] Preferably, each of the two first helical gears has a square hole, and the square shaft is fitted into the square hole.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting block is provided on the same side of both the first docking seat and the second docking seat. The limiting block is arranged on the side of the first helical gear away from the second helical gear. A circular hole is opened on the limiting block, and the square shaft is rotatably connected in the circular hole.

[0010] Preferably, the base is provided with a bracket, which is L-shaped. The top of the bracket is internally threaded with a second one-way screw, and the top of the second one-way screw is provided with a third knob. A pressure plate is movably connected to the bottom of the second one-way screw. The pressure plate has slots on both sides, which are parallel to the two-way screw. Two pressure blocks are slidably connected to the bottom of the pressure plate. The two ends of the pressure blocks are L-shaped and are respectively engaged in the two slots.

[0011] Preferably, the pressure plate is provided with two second guide rods, both of which are parallel to the second one-way screw and are slidably connected to the top of the bracket.

[0012] Preferably, the pressure plate is rotatably connected to the top of the L-shaped end inside the groove, and the ball is rotatably connected inside the groove.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] In this invention, the connection effect of the bidirectional screw achieves the synchronous relative movement of the first docking seat and the second docking seat, thereby enabling the two fiber optic arrays of the same specification fixed on the first docking seat and the second docking seat to achieve a horizontal coaxial docking effect.

[0015] In this invention, a square shaft drives two first helical gears to rotate synchronously in the same direction, which in turn drives two second helical gears to rotate synchronously in the same direction. This, in turn, drives the corresponding first unidirectional screws to rotate synchronously in the same direction. Two clamping plates apply equal clamping force to two fiber arrays of the same specification, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the two fiber arrays of the same specification on the first and second docking seats. This avoids longitudinal deviations during docking. Furthermore, the sliding effect of the first helical gears on the square shaft ensures that the relative movement of the first and second docking seats can proceed smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of the bidirectional screw structure of the fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view cross-sectional diagram of the bidirectional screw structure of the fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top view cross-sectional diagram of the first unidirectional screw of a fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This utility model proposes a fiber optic array docking device. Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a side view cross-sectional structural diagram of the first unidirectional screw of the fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a side view cross-sectional diagram of the second unidirectional screw of the fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a side view cross-sectional structural diagram of the pressure block of the fiber optic array docking device proposed in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Bidirectional screw; 3. First knob; 4. First docking seat; 5. Second docking seat; 6. First unidirectional screw; 7. Clamping plate; 8. Square shaft; 9. Second knob; 10. First helical gear; 11. Second helical gear; 12. First guide rod; 13. Square hole; 14. Limiting block; 15. Round hole; 16. Bracket; 17. Second unidirectional screw; 18. Third knob; 19. Pressure plate; 20. Groove; 21. Pressure block; 22. Second guide rod; 23. Ball bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-8 A fiber optic array docking device includes a base 1, a bidirectional screw 2 rotatably connected to the base 1, a first knob 3 provided at one end of the bidirectional screw 2, a first docking seat 4 threadedly connected to the positive thread section of the bidirectional screw 2, and a second docking seat 5 threadedly connected to the negative thread section of the bidirectional screw 2. The first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 are of the same specifications and symmetrical to each other, and both are rotatably connected to a first unidirectional screw 6. Each first unidirectional screw 6 is threadedly connected to a clamping plate 7. The two clamping plates 7 are slidably connected to the same position in the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5, respectively. A square shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the base 1, a second knob 9 provided at one end of the square shaft 8, and two first helical gears 10 slidably connected to the square shaft 8. The two first helical gears 10 are in the same direction, and each of the two first helical gears 10 is meshed with a second helical gear 11. The two second helical gears 11 are respectively connected to the two first unidirectional screws 6.

[0027] Two identical fiber optic arrays are placed on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 respectively. Rotating the second knob 9 causes the square shaft 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the two first helical gears 10 to rotate synchronously in the same direction. This causes the two second helical gears 11 on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 to rotate synchronously in the same direction. Consequently, the two first unidirectional screws 6 on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 rotate synchronously in the same direction. This allows the two clamping plates 7 to apply the same clamping force to the two fiber optic arrays, ensuring longitudinal alignment after the two fiber optic arrays are fixed on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5. Rotating the bidirectional screw 2 using the first knob 3 causes the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 to move synchronously relative to each other, allowing the two fiber optic arrays fixed on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 to move horizontally, thus achieving docking. The sliding effect of the first helical gears 10 on the square shaft 8 ensures smooth relative movement of the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, the base 1 is provided with two first guide rods 12, both of which are parallel to the bidirectional screw 2. The first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 are slidably connected to the two first guide rods 12, and the first guide rods 12 provide stable horizontal movement guidance for the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, square holes 13 are provided on both first helical gears 10, and square shaft 8 is adapted to fit in the square holes 13. This helps the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 to move relative to each other, thereby driving the two first helical gears 10 to produce the same movement effect. It also achieves the effect of the square shaft 8 driving the two first helical gears 10 to rotate synchronously and in the same direction.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, a limiting block 14 is provided on the same side of the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5. The limiting block 14 is arranged on the side of the first helical gear 10 away from the second helical gear 11. A circular hole 15 is provided on the limiting block 14, and the square shaft 8 is rotatably connected in the circular hole 15, which ensures the meshing effect between the first helical gear 10 and the second helical gear 11, while avoiding the limiting block 14 from hindering the rotation effect of the square shaft 8.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, a bracket 16 is provided on the base 1. The bracket 16 is L-shaped. A second one-way screw 17 is internally threaded to the top of the bracket 16. A third knob 18 is provided at the top of the second one-way screw 17. A pressure plate 19 is movably connected to the bottom of the second one-way screw 17. A slot 20 is provided on both sides of the pressure plate 19. The slot 20 is parallel to the two-way screw 2. Two pressure blocks 21 are slidably connected to the bottom of the pressure plate 19. The two ends of the pressure blocks 21 are L-shaped and are respectively engaged in the two slots 20.

[0032] After the two clamping plates 7 clamp the two fiber arrays onto the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 respectively, the second unidirectional screw 17 is rotated by the third knob 18, causing the pressure plate 19 to press down. The pressure plate 19 drives the two pressure blocks 21 to press down synchronously, applying the same pressure to the two fiber arrays respectively, thereby ensuring the vertical alignment of the two fiber arrays on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5, further improving the alignment of the docking and reducing deviation. Under the guidance of the slot 20, the two pressure blocks 21 can move synchronously with the two fiber arrays on the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5, ensuring that the pressure blocks 21 always maintain the pressing effect during the docking movement.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the pressure plate 19 is provided with two second guide rods 22. Both second guide rods 22 are parallel to the second one-way screw 17. Both second guide rods 22 are slidably connected to the top of the bracket 16. The second guide rods 22 provide stable vertical guidance for the movement of the pressure plate 19, and at the same time can limit the horizontal angular rotation of the pressure plate 19.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, the pressure plate 19 is fastened to the top of the L-shaped end in the slot 20 and is rotatably connected to a ball bearing 23. The ball bearing 23 is rolled in the slot 20, and the ball bearing 23 makes the pressure block 21 move smoothly in the pressing state.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fiber optic array docking device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A bidirectional screw (2) is rotatably connected to the base (1). A first knob (3) is provided on one end of the bidirectional screw (2). A first mating seat (4) is threaded onto the positive thread section of the bidirectional screw (2), and a second mating seat (5) is threaded onto the negative thread section of the bidirectional screw (2). The first mating seat (4) and the second mating seat (5) are of the same specification and symmetrical to each other. Both are rotatably connected to a first unidirectional screw (6). A clamping plate (7) is threaded onto each first unidirectional screw (6). The clamp (7) is slidably connected to the same position in the first docking seat (4) and the second docking seat (5). A square shaft (8) is rotatably connected to the base (1). A second knob (9) is provided on one end of the square shaft (8). Two first helical gears (10) are slidably connected to the square shaft (8). The two first helical gears (10) are in the same direction. A second helical gear (11) is meshed on each of the two first helical gears (10). The two second helical gears (11) are respectively connected to two first one-way screws (6).

2. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with two first guide rods (12), both of which are parallel to the bidirectional screw (2). The first docking seat (4) and the second docking seat (5) are slidably connected to the two first guide rods (12).

3. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the first helical gears (10) have square holes (13) and square shafts (8) are fitted into the square holes (13).

4. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (14) are provided on the same side of the first docking seat (4) and the second docking seat (5). The limiting blocks (14) are arranged on the side of the first helical gear (10) away from the second helical gear (11). A circular hole (15) is provided on the limiting block (14), and the square shaft (8) is rotatably connected in the circular hole (15).

5. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a bracket (16), which is L-shaped. The top of the bracket (16) is internally threaded with a second one-way screw (17). The top of the second one-way screw (17) is provided with a third knob (18). The bottom of the second one-way screw (17) is movably connected with a pressure plate (19). Both sides of the pressure plate (19) are provided with slots (20). The slots (20) are parallel to the two-way screw (2). The bottom of the pressure plate (19) is slidably connected with two pressure blocks (21). The two ends of the pressure blocks (21) are L-shaped and are respectively fastened in the two slots (20).

6. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure plate (19) is provided with two second guide rods (22), both of which are parallel to the second one-way screw (17) and are slidably connected to the top of the bracket (16).

7. The fiber optic array docking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure plate (19) is fastened to the top of the L-shaped end in the groove (20), and a ball bearing (23) is rotatably connected thereto. The ball bearing (23) is rotatably connected in the groove (20).

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