Optical fiber mold cleaning device
By combining the ultrasonic cleaner and vibrator, along with a water pump circulation system and a fan for drying, the problem of water waste in traditional optical fiber mold cleaning methods has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and resource conservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN SOPTO TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional methods for cleaning optical fiber molds require frequent replacement of large amounts of purified water, leading to increased operation time and water waste.
An ultrasonic cleaner is used in conjunction with a vibrator and a water pump circulation system. Dirt is removed by ultrasonic cleaning, purified water is filtered and recycled using a filter screen, and the mold is dried by a fan.
It achieves efficient cleaning of optical fiber molds, saves water resources, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces operation time, and protects the environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber mold cleaning, and in particular to an optical fiber mold cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] Fiber optic mold cleaning equipment is specifically designed to clean the molds used in the fiber optic manufacturing process, ensuring that the mold surface is free of dust, oil, and other contaminants. Maintaining mold cleanliness is crucial for producing high-quality fiber optics, as even the slightest contamination can lead to defects or performance degradation.
[0003] Traditional rinsing operations typically employ two main methods: immersion and continuous water flow rinsing. However, in practical applications, both methods have different approaches. Immersion involves simply immersing the fiber optic mold to be cleaned in a large amount of pure water and allowing it to stand for an extended period to remove surface residues. To ensure rinsing effectiveness, large amounts of pure water need to be frequently replaced, increasing both operation time and labor intensity, and resulting in significant water waste. In continuous water flow rinsing, the aim is to remove dirt and residues from the fiber optic mold surface using constantly flowing pure water. However, a large amount of pure water is directly discharged without fully realizing its rinsing purpose, leading to substantial water waste.
[0004] To address the above issues, it is necessary to design a fiber optic mold cleaning device that can recycle pure water. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the drawbacks of needing to frequently replace large amounts of purified water, which not only increases operating time and labor intensity but also leads to a great waste of water resources, this utility model provides a fiber optic mold cleaning device.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a fiber optic mold cleaning device, comprising an ultrasonic cleaner, limiting rods, a placement frame, a placement rack, a cleaning frame, a vibrator, support blocks, sliding frames, damping springs, a fixed pipe, nozzles, a water pump, and a filter screen. Limiting rods are symmetrically connected to the left and right sides of the ultrasonic cleaner. A placement frame is placed between the four limiting rods, and the placement frame is located inside the ultrasonic cleaner. A placement rack is connected inside the placement frame. A cleaning frame is located on the right side of the ultrasonic cleaner. A vibrator is installed at the bottom inside the cleaning frame. A fixed pipe is connected to the rear side of the cleaning frame. Multiple nozzles are evenly spaced on the upper side of the fixed pipe. A water pump is installed at the bottom inside the cleaning frame and is fixedly connected to the fixed pipe. Support blocks are symmetrically connected to the left and right sides of the cleaning frame. A sliding frame is slidably connected to each support block. The vibrator is fixedly connected to the sliding frame on the left front side. Three damping springs are connected between each sliding frame and the corresponding support block. A filter screen is provided inside the cleaning frame.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes fans, with two fans installed on the fixed pipe.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a plug; the outlet pipe of the ultrasonic cleaner is plugged.
[0009] Furthermore, multiple placement rods are evenly spaced and connected on the placement rack.
[0010] Furthermore, the size of the filter screen is designed to fit the interior of the cleaning frame.
[0011] Furthermore, each sliding frame is connected to a fixing rod on its upper side.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the synergistic effect of the ultrasonic cleaner and the vibrator, combined with the buffering function of the shock-absorbing spring, multiple fiber optic molds can be thoroughly cleaned in an efficient and stable operating environment. At the same time, the wastewater generated will be filtered through the bottom filter screen, and the filtered water will flow back to the bottom of the cleaning frame and be pumped away again, realizing the recycling of pure water. This not only saves water resources but also improves cleaning efficiency, achieving effective resource utilization and environmental protection. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the plug, placement frame, and placement rack of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the ultrasonic cleaner, placement frame, and placement rack of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning frame, vibrator, and support block of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning frame of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support block, sliding frame, and shock-absorbing spring of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the nozzle, filter screen, and fan components of this utility model.
[0020] The parts and their numbers in the diagram are as follows: 1_Ultrasonic cleaner, 101_Plug, 2_Limiting rod, 3_Placement frame, 4_Placement rack, 5_Cleaning frame, 6_Vibrator, 7_Support block, 8_Sliding frame, 81_Shock-absorbing spring, 9_Fixing tube, 10_Nozzle, 11_Water pump, 12_Filter screen, 13_Fan. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] Example: A fiber optic mold cleaning device, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, the system includes an ultrasonic cleaner 1, a plug 101, limiting rods 2, a placement frame 3, a placement rack 4, a cleaning frame 5, a vibrator 6, a support block 7, a sliding frame 8, a shock-absorbing spring 81, a fixing pipe 9, a nozzle 10, a water pump 11, a filter screen 12, and a fan 13. The outlet pipe of the ultrasonic cleaner 1 is plugged with the plug 101 to prevent accidental leakage of the cleaning fluid during the cleaning process. Limiting rods 2 are symmetrically connected to the left and right sides of the ultrasonic cleaner 1 to stably support the placement frame 3 and ensure proper placement. The frame 3 will not shift during the cleaning process. A placement frame 3 is placed between the four limiting rods 2, inside the ultrasonic cleaner 1. The placement frame 3 supports the placement rack 4 and the fiber optic mold. The placement rack 4 is connected inside the placement frame 3, and multiple placement rods are evenly spaced on the placement rack 4. These rods are used to fix and arrange the fiber optic mold, ensuring it is correctly positioned and does not fall during cleaning. A cleaning frame 5 is located on the right side of the ultrasonic cleaner 1. The cleaning frame 5 is used for subsequent rinsing steps. A vibrator 6 is installed at the bottom inside the cleaning frame 5, and a fixing tube 9 is connected to the rear side of the cleaning frame 5. The fixed pipe 9 is used to deliver purified water from the water pump 11 to multiple nozzles 10 for rinsing. Multiple nozzles 10 are evenly spaced along the upper side of the fixed pipe 9. The nozzles 10 further clean residual cleaning fluid on the optical fiber mold by evenly spraying purified water. A water pump 11 is installed at the bottom of the cleaning frame 5, and is fixedly connected to the fixed pipe 9. The water pump 11 is responsible for drawing purified water and delivering it to the nozzles 10 through the fixed pipe 9 to achieve the rinsing function. Support blocks 7 are symmetrically connected to the left and right sides of the cleaning frame 5, and a sliding frame 8 is slidably connected to each support block 7. A vibrator is also present. 6 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 8 on the left front side. Each sliding frame 8 is connected to a fixed rod on its upper side. Each sliding frame 8 is connected to three shock-absorbing springs 81 between itself and the corresponding support block 7. The cleaning frame 5 is equipped with a filter screen 12. The size of the filter screen 12 is designed to fit the inside of the cleaning frame 5. The filter screen 12 is used to filter the wastewater generated during the cleaning process, so that the treated water can be recycled and save water resources. Two fans 13 are installed on the fixed pipe 9. The two fans 13 quickly dry the optical fiber mold by blowing air, reducing the processing time after cleaning and improving work efficiency.
[0023] When this device is needed to clean fiber optic molds, the operator first pours an appropriate amount of cleaning solution into the cleaning tank of the ultrasonic cleaner 1. Then, the operator carefully places multiple fiber optic molds to be cleaned on the dedicated placement rack 4, ensuring that each mold is correctly positioned on its corresponding placement rod to prevent displacement or falling during the cleaning process. After all the molds are in place, the operator smoothly places the entire placement frame 3 and all its internal components (including the placement rack 4 and the fiber optic molds) into the cleaning tank of the ultrasonic cleaner 1, ensuring that the placement frame 3 is securely supported by the four limiting rods 2. The ultrasonic cleaner 1 is then started, generating high-frequency ultrasonic waves. These ultrasonic waves propagate through the cleaning solution, creating a cavitation effect. This effectively removes dirt from the surface and crevices of each fiber optic mold. During the cleaning process, staff regularly check the cleaning status of each fiber optic mold to ensure that the cleaning time and power settings are reasonable and to avoid over-cleaning that could damage the fiber optic mold. After cleaning multiple fiber optic molds, the ultrasonic cleaner 1 is turned off. At this time, the placement frame 3 is removed and allowed to stand for a moment to allow excess cleaning solution to drip off naturally. Then, an appropriate amount of purified water is poured into the cleaning frame 5 to prepare for the subsequent rinsing steps. Next, the staff carefully places the placement frame 3 and all its internal components into the cleaning frame 5 and fixes the placement frame 3 between the four fixing rods. Then, the water pump 11 is started, and the water pump 11 draws purified water into the fixing pipe 9 and delivers it to multiple nozzles 1 through the fixing pipe 9. Within 0, the nozzle 10 is then activated, and pure water is evenly sprayed from multiple nozzles 10 onto each optical fiber mold to further clean the residual cleaning solution. During this process, the vibrator 6 is activated, which drives the sliding frame 8 on the left front side to move up and down reciprocally. As the sliding frame 8 moves, the motion is transmitted to the placement frame 3 through the connecting rod, causing the entire placement frame 3 and all its internal components (including the optical fiber mold and placement frame 4) to shake up and down. This shaking helps to thoroughly remove the residual cleaning solution inside and on the surface of the multiple optical fiber molds. During the up and down movement of the multiple sliding frames 8, multiple shock-absorbing springs 81 are compressed and return to their original shape. These shock-absorbing springs 81 not only buffer the impact force brought by the vibrator 6, but also ensure that the shaking process is smooth and uniform, avoiding... To avoid damaging multiple fiber optic molds, this up-and-down shaking process helps the pure water fully contact and rinse all parts of each fiber optic mold, especially those hard-to-reach crevices and corners, thus ensuring a more thorough cleaning. Wastewater generated during the cleaning process is filtered through filter screen 12, and the filtered water flows back to the bottom of the cleaning frame 5 and is then pumped away again by water pump 11, achieving pure water recycling, saving water resources and improving cleaning efficiency. After multiple fiber optic molds are completely cleaned, water pump 11, multiple nozzles 10, and vibrator 6 are turned off. Then, two fans 13 are started, and the two fans 13 blow air evenly onto the multiple fiber optic molds, quickly drying the moisture on the surface of the fiber optic molds. After confirming that all fiber optic molds are completely dry...After shutting down both fans 13, the staff removed the placement frame 3 from the cleaning frame 5, carefully took out all the cleaned fiber optic molds, and then neatly arranged and stored them for future use.
[0024] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the content of the claims of the present utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A fiber optic mold cleaning device, characterized in that, The ultrasonic cleaner includes an ultrasonic cleaner (1), limiting rods (2), a placement frame (3), a placement rack (4), a cleaning frame (5), a vibrator (6), a support block (7), a sliding frame (8), a shock-absorbing spring (81), a fixing pipe (9), a nozzle (10), a water pump (11), and a filter screen (12). Limiting rods (2) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the ultrasonic cleaner (1). A placement frame (3) is placed between the four limiting rods (2). The placement frame (3) is located inside the ultrasonic cleaner (1). A placement rack (4) is fixedly connected inside the placement frame (3). A cleaning frame (5) is located on the right side of the ultrasonic cleaner (1). A vibrator (6) is installed at the bottom inside the cleaning frame (5). A fixed pipe (9) is connected to the rear side of the cleaning frame (5). Multiple nozzles (10) are evenly spaced on the upper side of the fixed pipe (9). A water pump (11) is installed at the bottom inside the cleaning frame (5). The water pump (11) is fixedly connected to the fixed pipe (9). Support blocks (7) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the cleaning frame (5). A sliding frame (8) is slidably connected to each support block (7). The vibrator (6) is fixedly connected to the sliding frame (8) on the left front side. Three shock-absorbing springs (81) are set between each sliding frame (8) and the corresponding support block (7). A filter screen (12) is set inside the cleaning frame (5).
2. The optical fiber mold cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fan (13), with two fans (13) installed on the fixed pipe (9).
3. The optical fiber mold cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a plug (101), which is plugged into the water outlet pipe of the ultrasonic cleaner (1).
4. The optical fiber mold cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple placement rods are fixedly connected at even intervals on the placement rack (4).
5. The optical fiber mold cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The size of the filter screen (12) is designed to fit the interior of the cleaning frame (5).
6. The optical fiber mold cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each sliding frame (8) has a fixed rod connected to its upper side.