Quick assembly equipment for MPO connector processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses rapid assembling equipment for MPO connector processing, and relates to the technical field of MPO connector processing, and the technical scheme is that the rapid assembling equipment comprises a workbench, and the top of the workbench is provided with a butt joint assembly and a fixing assembly; the butt joint assembly comprises a connecting shell, the connecting shell is fixedly arranged at the top of the workbench, a lead screw is connected into the connecting shell through a bearing, a first motor is fixedly arranged on one side of the connecting shell, the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with the lead screw, a sliding block is arranged outside the lead screw through a thread in a sleeving mode, and a fixing plate is fixedly arranged on one side of the sliding block. An electric push rod is fixedly arranged at the top of the fixing plate, the output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected with a placement clamping plate, a side groove and a top groove are formed in the inner side of the placement clamping plate, a fixing rod is fixedly arranged in the side groove, a pressing plate is arranged outside the fixing rod in a sleeving mode, and a spring is arranged outside the fixing rod in a sleeving mode. The insertion loss is reduced, the production efficiency is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of MPO connector processing technology, specifically to a rapid assembly device for MPO connector processing. Background Technology

[0002] MPO connector processing and assembly equipment is a specialized device for manufacturing and assembling MPO (Multi-Plug Fiber) connectors. MPO connectors are a type of high-density fiber optic connector, typically used in applications requiring high-density fiber optic connections, such as data centers, fiber optic switches, and fiber optic distribution racks.

[0003] Existing MPO connectors require the insertion of multiple optical fibers into the connector sockets. During the alignment process, the equipment largely relies on manual operation, making it difficult to ensure that the optical fibers can be accurately inserted into the corresponding sockets in one go. Moreover, when assembling connectors of different specifications, the adjustment and adaptation process is cumbersome and lacks flexibility, making it unable to quickly adapt to diverse production needs, resulting in low production efficiency and increased production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address this issue, this utility model provides a rapid assembly device for processing MPO connectors. This device solves the problem that during the alignment process, the equipment largely relies on manual operation, making it difficult to ensure that the optical fiber can be accurately inserted into the corresponding socket in one go. Furthermore, when assembling connectors of different specifications, the adjustment and adaptation process is cumbersome and lacks flexibility, making it unable to quickly adapt to diverse production needs, resulting in low production efficiency and increased production costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rapid assembly device for processing MPO connectors, including a workbench, wherein the top of the workbench is provided with a docking component and a fixing component;

[0006] The docking assembly includes a connecting shell, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the workbench. A lead screw is connected to the inside of the connecting shell via a bearing. A first motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting shell, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw. A sliding block is threaded onto the outside of the lead screw. A fixing plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the sliding block. An electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing plate. A placement plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. A side groove and a top groove are respectively opened on the inner side of the placement plate. A fixing rod is fixedly mounted inside the side groove. A pressure plate is fitted onto the outside of the fixing rod. A spring is fitted onto the outside of the fixing rod. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the pressure plate, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the placement plate. A second motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the placement plate. A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. A push plate is fixedly mounted onto the outside of the rotating rod. The push plate is located inside the top groove. A CCD camera is mounted on one side of the placement plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the pressure plate is provided with an anti-slip groove.

[0008] Preferably, the pressure plate slides inside the side groove and slides outside the fixing rod.

[0009] Preferably, the placement plate has a slot on one side.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing component includes a support base, which is disposed on the top of the workbench. The top of the support base is provided with a placement groove and a square plate. Two hydraulic push rods are fixedly disposed at the bottom of the workbench, and the output ends of the two hydraulic push rods pass through the workbench and are fixedly connected to the square plate.

[0011] Preferably, a threaded rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the support base, the threaded rod passes through the worktable and is threadedly connected to the worktable, a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod, and two sliding rods are fixedly provided at the bottom of the support base, the sliding rods pass through the worktable and are slidably connected to the worktable.

[0012] Preferably, the sliding block slides inside the connecting shell.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the workbench is fixedly provided with multiple support columns.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] By incorporating a structure including a pressure plate, fixing rod, and springs, the spring force pushes the pressure plate to press and fix the optical fiber. The bottom of the pressure plate has anti-slip grooves, further enhancing the stability of the fiber fixation and effectively preventing loosening during assembly. This ensures the accuracy of the fiber's position and provides a guarantee for subsequent precise alignment. Equipped with a CCD camera, it can capture the connector socket position and use a computing system to control the fiber alignment with the socket, achieving high-precision automated alignment. This significantly improves alignment accuracy and efficiency, reduces insertion loss, increases production efficiency, and lowers production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0017] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the overall structure provided for this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A perspective view of the card placement plate provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the card placement plate provided by this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Support column; 3. Hydraulic push rod; 4. Connecting shell; 5. First motor; 6. Lead screw; 7. Sliding block; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Placement plate; 11. Square plate; 12. Support base; 13. CCD camera; 14. Threaded rod; 15. Knob; 16. Slide rod; 17. Slot; 18. Second motor; 19. Fixing rod; 20. Spring; 21. Pressure plate; 22. Side slot; 23. Top slot; 24. Rotating rod; 25. Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] See attached document Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4 The present invention provides a rapid assembly equipment for processing MPO connectors, including a workbench 1, wherein the top of the workbench 1 is provided with a docking component and a fixing component;

[0025] The docking assembly includes a connecting shell 4, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the workbench 1. A lead screw 6 is connected to the inside of the connecting shell 4 via a bearing. A first motor 5 is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting shell 4, and the output end of the first motor 5 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 6. A sliding block 7 is threaded onto the outside of the lead screw 6. A fixing plate 8 is fixedly mounted on one side of the sliding block 7. An electric push rod 9 is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing plate 8. A placement plate 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 9. A side groove 22 and a top groove 23 are respectively formed on the inner side of the placement plate 10. A fixing rod 19 is fixedly mounted inside the side groove 22, and a pressure plate 21 is sleeved on the outside of the fixing rod 19. A spring 20 is fitted on the outside of the plate 9. One end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 21, and the other end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to the placement plate 10. A second motor 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the placement plate 10. A rotating rod 24 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 18. A push plate 25 is fixedly fitted on the outside of the rotating rod 24. The push plate 25 is located inside the top groove 23. A CCD camera 13 is installed on one side of the placement plate 10. The bottom of the pressure plate 21 is provided with an anti-slip groove. The pressure plate 21 slides inside the side groove 22 and slides outside the fixed rod 19. A slot 17 is provided on one side of the placement plate 10. The sliding block 7 slides inside the connecting shell 4.

[0026] In this embodiment, the optical fiber is inserted into the slot 17 on one side of the placement plate 10. Then, the second motor 18 is started, which controls the rotating rod 24 to rotate. The rotating rod 24 drives the push plate 25 to rotate. The push plate 25 rotates and pushes the pressure plate 21 to move down. The spring 20 at the bottom of the pressure plate 21 is compressed, and the optical fiber is pressed and fixed by the pressure plate 21. The first motor 5 is started, which controls the lead screw 6 to rotate. The lead screw 6 drives the sliding block 7 to move. The sliding block 7 drives the placement plate 10 to move. The placement plate 10 moves the pressed multi-strand optical fiber to the connector socket. The position of the socket is captured by the CCD camera 13. The optical fiber is aligned with the socket by the computing system. Then, the second motor 18 is started, which controls the rotating rod 24 to rotate. The rotating rod 24 drives the push plate 25 to rotate. The push plate 25 rotates and releases the pressure on the pressure plate 21, causing the spring 20 to rebound and push the pressure plate 21 to move up. The pressure plate 21 no longer fixes the optical fiber, making it easier for the optical fiber to be detached and for the assembly of the next connector.

[0027] To achieve the purpose of fixation, this device adopts the following technical solution: The fixing component includes a support base 12, which is located on the top of the workbench 1. The top of the support base 12 has a placement groove and a square plate 11. Two hydraulic push rods 3 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the workbench 1. The output ends of the two hydraulic push rods 3 pass through the workbench 1 and are fixedly connected to the square plate 11. A threaded rod 14 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the support base 12. The threaded rod 14 passes through the workbench 1 and is threadedly connected to the workbench 1. A knob 15 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 14. The bottom of the support base 12 is fixedly provided with two slide rods 16. The slide rods 16 pass through the workbench 1 and are slidably connected to the workbench 1. The connector to be assembled is placed on the surface of the support base 12. The height of the support base 12 is adjusted according to the size of the connector. The knob 15 is turned, and the knob 15 drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate. The threaded rod 14 rotates and pushes the support base 12 to move upward. The upward movement of the support base 12 will drive the slide rods 16 to move upward. The slide rods 16 have a supporting and limiting function, supporting the lifting and lowering of the support base 12. The hydraulic push rod 3 is activated, and the hydraulic push rod 3 controls the threaded rod 14 to move downward. The downward movement of the threaded rod 14 presses the multiple connectors together.

[0028] To achieve the purpose of support, the device adopts the following technical solution: multiple support columns 2 are fixedly provided at the bottom of the workbench 1, and the support columns 2 have the function of supporting the workbench 1.

[0029] The usage process of this utility model is as follows: When using this utility model, insert the optical fiber into the slot 17 on one side of the placement plate 10, and then start the second motor 18. The second motor 18 controls the rotating rod 24 to rotate, which drives the push plate 25 to rotate. The push plate 25 rotates and pushes the pressure plate 21 to move down, compressing the spring 20 at the bottom of the pressure plate 21. The optical fiber is pressed and fixed by the pressure plate 21. Place the connector to be assembled on the surface of the support base 12. Adjust the height of the support base 12 according to the size of the connector. Rotate the knob 15. The knob 15 drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate. The threaded rod 14 rotates and pushes the support base 12 to move up. The upward movement of the support base 12 will drive the slide rod 16 to move up. The slide rod 16 has a supporting and limiting function, supporting the lifting and lowering of the support base 12. Start Hydraulic push rod 3 controls threaded rod 14 to move downwards, pressing multiple connectors together. Then, first motor 5 is started, controlling lead screw 6 to rotate. Lead screw 6 drives sliding block 7 to move, sliding block 7 drives placement plate 10 to move, and placement plate 10 moves the pressed multi-strand optical fibers to the connector socket. The socket position is captured by CCD camera 13, and the optical fiber is aligned with the socket using a computing system. Then, second motor 18 is started, controlling rotating rod 24 to rotate. Rotating rod 24 drives push plate 25 to rotate, and push plate 25 rotates to release the pressure on pressure plate 21, causing spring 20 to rebound and push pressure plate 21 upwards. This removes pressure plate 21 from fixing the optical fiber, facilitating the detachment of the optical fiber and making it easier to assemble the next connector.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art may modify this utility model or modify it into an equivalent technical solution using the technical solutions described above. Therefore, any simple modifications or equivalent substitutions made based on the technical solutions of this utility model are within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick assembly device for MPO connector processing, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The top of the workbench (1) is provided with a docking component and a fixing component; The docking assembly includes a connecting shell (4), which is fixedly mounted on the top of the workbench (1). A lead screw (6) is connected inside the connecting shell (4) via a bearing. A first motor (5) is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting shell (4). The output end of the first motor (5) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (6). A sliding block (7) is threaded onto the outside of the lead screw (6). A fixing plate (8) is fixedly mounted on one side of the sliding block (7). An electric push rod (9) is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing plate (8). A placement plate (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (9). A side groove (22) and a top groove (23) are respectively opened on the inner side of the placement plate (10). A fixing rod (19) is fixedly installed inside the side groove (22). A pressure plate (21) is sleeved on the outside of the fixing rod (19). A spring (20) is sleeved on the outside of the fixing rod (19). One end of the spring (20) is fixedly connected to the pressure plate (21), and the other end of the spring (20) is fixedly connected to the placement plate (10). A second motor (18) is fixedly installed on one side of the placement plate (10). A rotating rod (24) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (18). A push plate (25) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod (24). The push plate (25) is located inside the top groove (23). A CCD camera (13) is installed on one side of the placement plate (10).

2. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the pressure plate (21) is provided with an anti-slip groove.

3. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure plate (21) slides inside the side groove (22) and slides outside the fixing rod (19).

4. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement plate (10) has a slot (17) on one side.

5. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a support base (12), which is located on the top of the workbench (1). The top of the support base (12) is provided with a placement groove, and the top of the support base (12) is provided with a square plate (11). Two hydraulic push rods (3) are fixedly provided at the bottom of the workbench (1). The output ends of the two hydraulic push rods (3) pass through the workbench (1) and are fixedly connected to the square plate (11).

6. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the support base (12) is rotatably connected to a threaded rod (14), which passes through the workbench (1) and is connected to the workbench (1) by a thread. One end of the threaded rod (14) is fixedly connected to a knob (15). The bottom of the support base (12) is fixedly provided with two sliding rods (16), which pass through the workbench (1) and are slidably connected to the workbench (1).

7. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding block (7) slides inside the connecting shell (4).

8. The quick assembly device for MPO connector processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the workbench (1) is fixed with multiple support columns (2).

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