Optical communication measuring head with positioning structure

By designing cylindrical structures and threaded caps for protective covers A and B, the problem of breakage when removing the probe in traditional optical communication probe protective covers was solved, thus achieving probe protection and maintaining measurement accuracy.

CN224189162UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SUZHOU HANCE MEASURING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU HANCE MEASURING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional optical communication probe protective covers are prone to causing probe breakage when the probe is removed, and a new protective device is needed to solve this problem.

Method used

A cylindrical structure consisting of a protective cover A and a protective cover B was designed. The probe is protected from damage by connecting the insertion plate and the insertion post and fixing it with a threaded cap. A breathable mesh is set on the threaded cap to balance the air pressure.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the probe from damage, avoids contact between the probe and the protective cover, and maintains measurement accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical communication measuring head with a positioning structure, which comprises a communication measuring head main body, a probe is arranged at the upper end of the communication measuring head main body, a slot is arranged at the outer wall of the communication measuring head main body, and an insertion column is arranged at the inner side of a protective cover A. When the optical communication measuring head is used for protecting the probe, the probe is prevented from being inserted into the slot. Inserting plates on the inner sides of the protective cover A and the protective cover B are inserted into inserting grooves, inserting columns in the protective cover A and the protective cover B are inserted into inserting holes at the moment, the protective cover A and the protective cover B are spliced into a cylinder structure, a probe covers the inner side position, and finally the protective cover A and the protective cover B are fixed through connection of a threaded cap and a threaded outer wall. During dismounting, the protective cover A and the protective cover B can move towards the two sides through the threaded cap and the threaded outer wall, so that the probe is exposed at the external position, the probe is prevented from being in contact with the protective cover, and the probe is protected from being damaged.
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Description

An optical communication probe with a positioning structure Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of optical communication probes with positioning structures, specifically relating to an optical communication probe with a positioning structure. Background Technology

[0002] An optical communication probe with a positioning structure is a precision device used in optical measurement and communication. It typically consists of an optical measurement unit, a positioning unit, and a communication unit. The optical measurement unit is responsible for accurately measuring the target object using optical principles, such as laser ranging and triangulation, to obtain information about the object's position, size, and shape. The positioning unit uses high-precision positioning technologies, such as encoders, linear encoders, or other position sensors, to accurately determine the probe's position in space, ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of the measurement. The communication unit transmits the measurement data and positioning information to external devices, such as computers or control systems, for further analysis, processing, and control. This type of probe is widely used in machine tool processing, automated production lines, metrology and testing, and other fields, enabling high-precision measurement and positioning of workpieces, improving processing accuracy and production efficiency.

[0003] Optical communication probes with positioning structures are protected by a protective cover when not in use. However, traditional protective covers are long cylinders, and if the cover is not held securely when removing the probe, the probe may break. Therefore, the market needs a new device to solve the current problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an optical communication probe with a positioning structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art where the optical communication probe with a positioning structure is protected by a protective cover when not in use. However, the traditional protective cover is a long cylinder, and if the protective cover is not held securely when the probe is taken out, the probe may break. Therefore, the market needs a new device to solve the current problem.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an optical communication probe with a positioning structure, comprising a communication probe body, a probe disposed at the upper end of the communication probe body, a slot disposed at the outer wall of the communication probe body, a protective cover A and a protective cover B installed on the outer side of the communication probe body through the slot, the protective cover A and the protective cover B being spliced ​​together to form a cylindrical structure, an insertion post disposed at the inner side of the protective cover A, an insertion hole disposed at the inner side of the protective cover B, an insertion plate fixed at the inner side of the protective cover A and the protective cover B, a threaded outer wall disposed at the outer wall of the protective cover A and the protective cover B, and a threaded cap fitted onto the outer wall of the protective cover A and the protective cover B, with a breathable mesh perforation disposed at the upper end of the threaded cap.

[0006] Preferably, a nut is provided at the upper end of the communication probe body, and a button is provided at the front end of the communication probe body.

[0007] Preferably, an installation cap is installed at the lower end of the communication probe body, and the installation cap is installed to the communication probe body through a threaded structure.

[0008] Preferably, a communication cable is provided at the lower end of the communication probe body, and the other end of the communication cable is connected to the data processing device.

[0009] Preferably, the probe is shaped like a cylinder and is brought close to the object being tested during use.

[0010] Preferably, the protective covers A and B insert the inner insert plate into the slot, and the insert post in the protective cover A inserts into the insert hole in the protective cover B, thereby forming a cylindrical structure.

[0011] Preferably, the splicing of the protective cover A and the protective cover B makes the threaded outer wall form a complete threaded connection port.

[0012] Preferably, the threaded cap is installed on the outer threaded wall of protective cover A and protective cover B through the threaded structure of the inner wall.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an optical communication probe with a positioning structure, which has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. When protecting the probe, the insertion plates inside protective covers A and B are inserted into the slots. At this time, the insertion pins in protective covers A and B are inserted into the internal position of the insertion hole. Protective covers A and B are spliced ​​into a cylindrical structure, covering the probe on the inner side. Finally, protective covers A and B are fixed by connecting them to the threaded outer wall with a threaded cap. When disassembling, the threaded cap is placed at the position of the threaded outer wall, allowing protective covers A and B to move to both sides. This exposes the probe to the external position, avoiding contact between the probe and the protective cover, thus protecting the probe from damage.

[0015] 2. This device has a venting mesh at the top of the threaded cap. The venting mesh can balance the air pressure inside the protective cover and the external environment, so as to avoid damaging the probe sealing structure and thus not affect the measurement accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an optical communication probe structure with a positioning structure according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a split structure of an optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure of an optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Communication probe body; 2. Button; 3. Protective cover A; 4. Threaded cap; 5. Protective cover B; 6. Communication cable; 7. Mounting cap; 8. Nut; 9. Probe; 10. Threaded outer wall; 11. Slot; 12. Ventilation mesh; 13. Insertion hole; 14. Insertion plate; 15. Insertion post. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] The utility model provides an optical communication probe with a positioning structure, as shown in Figures 1-4. It includes a communication probe body 1, a probe 9 at the upper end of the communication probe body 1, a slot 11 on the outer wall of the communication probe body 1, and protective covers A3 and B5 installed on the outer side of the communication probe body 1 via the slot 11. Protective covers A3 and B5 are joined to form a cylindrical structure. An insertion post 15 is provided on the inner side of protective cover A3, and an insertion hole 13 is provided on the inner side of protective cover B5. An insertion plate 14 is fixed on the inner side of protective covers A3 and B5. Threaded outer walls 10 are provided on the outer walls of protective covers A3 and B5, and threaded caps 4 are fitted onto the outer walls of protective covers A3 and B5. A venting mesh 12 is provided at the upper end of the threaded caps 4.

[0025] When the communication probe body 1 approaches the object being measured, the probe 9 emits an optical signal. The signal is reflected by the object's surface and received by the communication probe body 1. By analyzing parameters such as the flight time, phase difference, or reflection angle of the optical signal, and combining them with the optical measurement principle, the position sensor inside the probe monitors the probe's own spatial position and attitude in real time, and transmits these positioning data and optical measurement data to external devices through the communication cable 6.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, a nut 8 is provided at the upper end of the communication probe body 1, a button 2 is provided at the front end of the communication probe body 1, and an installation cap 7 is installed at the lower end of the communication probe body 1. The installation cap 7 is installed with the communication probe body 1 through a threaded structure. A communication cable 6 is provided at the lower end of the communication probe body 1, and the other end of the communication cable 6 is connected to the data processing equipment. The probe 9 is designed with a cylindrical structure, and the probe 9 is brought close to the object being measured during use.

[0027] Probe 9 includes a laser emitter and a photodetector that receives optical elements. The laser emitter is used to emit a measurement beam, and the photodetector is used to receive the reflected light, thereby obtaining optical information about the target object.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the insert plate 14 at the inner position of the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 are inserted into the slot 11, and the insert post 15 in the protective cover A3 is inserted into the insert hole 13 in the protective cover B5, thereby forming a cylindrical structure. The splicing of the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 makes the threaded outer wall 10 form a complete threaded connection port. The threaded cap 4 is installed at the position of the threaded outer wall 10 of the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 through the threaded structure of the inner wall.

[0029] Insert the insertion plate 14 inside the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 into the slot 11. At this time, the insertion post 15 in the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 is inserted into the internal position of the insertion hole 13. The protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 are spliced ​​into a cylindrical structure, and the probe 9 is covered in the inner position. Finally, the protective cover A3 and the protective cover B5 are fixed by connecting the threaded cap 4 to the threaded outer wall 10.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An optical communication probe with a positioning structure, characterized in that, The device includes a communication probe body (1), with a probe (9) located at the upper end of the communication probe body (1). A slot (11) is located on the outer wall of the communication probe body (1). A protective cover A (3) and a protective cover B (5) are installed on the outer side of the communication probe body (1) through the slot (11). The protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5) are joined together to form a cylindrical structure. An insert is located on the inner side of the protective cover A (3). Insertion (15), an insertion hole (13) is provided on the inner side of the protective cover B (5), an insertion plate (14) is fixed on the inner side of the protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5), a threaded outer wall (10) is provided on the outer wall of the protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5), a threaded cap (4) is sleeved on the outer wall of the protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5), and a breathable mesh (12) is provided at the upper end of the threaded cap (4).

2. The optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A nut (8) is provided at the upper end of the communication probe body (1), and a button (2) is provided at the front end of the communication probe body (1).

3. The optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation cap (7) is installed at the lower end of the communication probe body (1), and the installation cap (7) is installed to the communication probe body (1) through a threaded structure.

4. The optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A communication cable (6) is provided at the lower end of the communication probe body (1), and the other end of the communication cable (6) is connected to the data processing device.

5. An optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The probe (9) is designed as a cylindrical structure, and is used by bringing the probe (9) close to the object being tested.

6. The optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5) insert the insert plate (14) at the inner position into the slot (11), and the insert post (15) in the protective cover A (3) is inserted into the insert hole (13) in the protective cover B (5), thereby forming a cylindrical structure.

7. An optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The splicing of the protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5) makes the threaded outer wall (10) form a complete threaded connection port.

8. An optical communication probe with a positioning structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The threaded cap (4) is installed on the outer threaded wall (10) of the protective cover A (3) and the protective cover B (5) through the threaded structure of the inner wall.