A glue heating and curing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an adhesive heating and curing device, which includes a heating element, a support element, and a control module. The heating element includes several first protrusions, with a first groove formed between two adjacent first protrusions. Second protrusions are disposed on the first protrusions, with at least a portion of each second protrusion located above a corresponding first groove. The support element is located in front of the heating element, with an extension of its upper end face located between the bottom surface of the first groove and the bottom surface of the second protrusion. The support element, the second protrusions, and the first groove are adapted to fit together to hold the product to be processed. The control module is electrically connected to the heating element. This device can quickly align and heat fiber optic connectors while preventing damage to the optical fiber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of heat curing of adhesive for fiber optic connectors, and in particular to an adhesive heat curing device. Background Technology

[0002] Fixing the optical fiber is a key step in the manufacturing process of optical fiber connectors. Usually, a heating element is used to heat and cure the adhesive at the connection point of the optical fiber connector. In the existing technology, when the optical fiber connector is installed on the heating element, it is easy to cause the surface of the optical fiber to come into contact with the heating element due to misalignment, which can cause the surface of the heating element to overheat and damage the optical fiber structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an adhesive heating and curing device that can quickly heat and align fiber optic connectors while preventing damage to the optical fiber.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an adhesive heating and curing apparatus includes:

[0005] A heating element, the heating element comprising a plurality of first protrusions, a first groove formed between two adjacent first protrusions, a second protrusion disposed on the first protrusion, at least a portion of the second protrusion being located above the corresponding first groove;

[0006] A support member is located on the front side of the heating element. The extension surface of the upper end face of the support member is located between the bottom surface of the first groove and the bottom surface of the second protrusion. The support member, the second protrusion and the first groove are adapted to cooperate in placing the product to be processed.

[0007] A control module, which is electrically connected to the heating element.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fixing member in the form of a stepped structure with a lower front and a higher rear is also included. The fixing member includes a first mounting part located at a lower position and a first connecting part located at a higher position. The first mounting part is disposed on the front side of the first connecting part and is provided with a through groove. The heating element is mounted on the first mounting part and covers the through groove.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper end face of the first connecting part is provided with a second groove and a third groove, and the second groove and the third groove are symmetrical from left to right.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second protrusion is located at the rear end above the first protrusion, and the length of the second protrusion in the front-back direction is shorter than the length of the first protrusion in the front-back direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating element further includes a second mounting portion and a second connecting portion connected front and rear, the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first grooves are spaced apart on the second mounting portion, and the upper end surface of the second connecting portion is lower than the bottom of the first groove.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support member is provided with a plurality of third protrusions, the third protrusions are located in front of the first groove, and the extension surface of the upper end face of each third protrusion is located between the bottom surface of the first groove and the bottom surface of the second protrusion. One third protrusion, two adjacent second protrusions and one first groove form a spatial structure suitable for fitting and placing the product to be processed.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control module includes a timer controller, a temperature controller, and a start / stop device that are electrically connected.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, it also includes a housing, a control box is provided on the left side of the housing, and mounting boxes are located in the middle and right side of the housing. The control module is located inside the control box, and the heating element, the support element, and the fixing element are located inside the mounting box.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting box includes a platform arranged at the front and rear and a fourth groove, the support member is mounted on the platform, and the heating member is mounted in the fourth groove by means of the fixing member.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cover plate is also included, which is movably connected to the rear side of the box body. The cover plate can be flipped to the top of the box body, and a handle is also provided on the cover plate.

[0017] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the first groove provides a basic support surface, the second protrusion forms a limiting point, and the support member constructs a front support, thereby forming a three-point positioning structure, which can effectively prevent the heating element from damaging the non-processed part of the workpiece, and the control module is used to perform related heating control.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the glue heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model with the cover plate removed;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the adhesive heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model, with the cover plate removed.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model, with the cover plate and heating element concealed.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an assembly structure diagram of the housing and control module of the glue heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is one of the assembly structure diagrams of the glue heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is the second assembly structure diagram of the glue heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] Heating element 100, first protrusion 110, second protrusion 111, first groove 120, second mounting part 130, second connecting part 140

[0030] Support component 200, third protrusion 210,

[0031] Control module 300, timer controller 310, temperature controller 320, start / stop device 330,

[0032] Fixing member 400, first mounting part 410, first connecting part 420, second groove 421, third groove 422.

[0033] 500 housing, 510 control box, 520 mounting box, 521 platform, 522 fourth recess.

[0034] Cover plate 600, handle 610. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "front end," "middle and rear end," "rear end," "upper," "directly above," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "directly in front," "horizontal," "bottom," and "bottom surface," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are 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. Furthermore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those features. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "several" means two or more.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting", "installation", "connection", etc. should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 8 Describes an adhesive heating and curing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an adhesive heating and curing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heating element 100, a support element 200, and a control module 300.

[0040] The heating element 100 includes a plurality of first protrusions 110, a first groove 120 is formed between two adjacent first protrusions 110, and a second protrusion 111 is provided on the first protrusion 110. At least a portion of the second protrusion 111 is located above the corresponding first groove 120. The support member 200 is located on the front side of the heating element 100. The extension surface of the upper end face of the support member 200 is located between the bottom surface of the first groove 120 and the bottom surface of the second protrusion 111. The support member 200, the second protrusion 111 and the first groove 120 are adapted to cooperate to place the product to be processed. The control module 300 is electrically connected to the heating element 100.

[0041] When using the device, grasp the middle and rear optical fiber of the fiber optic connector, and horizontally insert the front processing part of the fiber optic connector with glue applied into the "clamp-shaped" slot formed by the first groove 120 and the second protrusion 111. Then, place the tail optical fiber of the fiber optic connector flat on the upper surface of the support member 200. Since the head connection of the fiber optic connector has its own height, and the upper surface of the support member 200 is higher than the bottom surface of several first grooves 120 in the vertical direction, it can prevent the heating element 100 from contacting the optical fiber, thereby preventing the heating element 100 from damaging the optical fiber. The upper surface of the support member 200 is lower than the bottom surface of several first protrusions 111, which can prevent the optical fiber in the product to be processed from being excessively bent, resulting in breakage or irreversible deformation.

[0042] It is understandable that the arrangement of several first grooves 120 and several second protrusions 111 can form multiple processing positions, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0043] Understandably, the plurality of first grooves 120 and the plurality of second protrusions 111 can not only maximize the coverage of the product to be processed, but also construct a multi-level heating surface, making the heating more uniform and effectively improving the heat conduction efficiency and processing efficiency.

[0044] Understandably, gaps will be formed between several second protrusions 111. The width of the gaps is smaller than the width of the glue dispensing port on the head of the fiber optic connector to be processed, so as to prevent the glue from sticking to the heating element 100 and to prevent the part to be processed and the heater from sticking together when it is removed.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a fixing member 400 with a stepped shape that is lower in the front and higher in the back is also included. The fixing member 400 includes a first mounting part 410 located at the lower position and a first connecting part 420 located at the higher position. The first mounting part 410 is disposed on the front side of the first connecting part 420. The first mounting part 410 is provided with a through groove 411. The heating element 100 is mounted on the first mounting part 410 and covers the through groove 411.

[0046] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing member 400 is stepped, and the heating element 100 is mounted on the first mounting part 410, which is located at a lower horizontal position, making the overall structure more compact. The through slot 411 facilitates the electrical connection between the control module 300 and the heating element 100. It can be understood that the fixing member 400 can be set as an internal hollow shell structure to facilitate heat dissipation and circuit placement. The fixing member 400 is usually made of high-temperature resistant material to prevent the heating element 100 from damaging the surrounding environment due to high temperature.

[0047] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the upper end face of the first connecting part 420 is provided with a second groove 421 and a third groove 422, and the second groove 421 and the third groove 422 are symmetrical from left to right.

[0048] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the second groove 421 and the third groove 422 are symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the fixing member 400, which can hold unprocessed products or processed products. It can be understood that by preparing the products to be processed and placing the processed products in advance, and then transferring the processed products during the heating and curing time, the heating waiting time is effectively utilized, thus improving efficiency. It can also be understood that the second groove 421 and the third groove 422 being located on the rear side of the heating member 100 can effectively avoid obstructing the processing of the products to be processed.

[0049] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the second protrusion 111 is located at the rear end above the first protrusion 110, and the length of the second protrusion 111 in the front-back direction is shorter than the length of the first protrusion 110 in the front-back direction.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the length of each second protrusion 111 is half that of the first protrusion 110. It is understood that during use, the heated part of the workpiece can be positioned by touching the front end of the second protrusion 111 from above at an angle downwards. Upon touching the second protrusion 111, the device is laid flat and horizontally inserted into the first groove 120, effectively preventing damage to the optical fiber on the workpiece from the heating element 100. It is understood that the front-to-back length of the second protrusion 111 is adapted to the processing area of ​​the workpiece, minimizing material usage while maximizing the coverage of the processing area and improving workpiece efficiency.

[0051] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the heating element 100 further includes a second mounting portion 130 and a second connecting portion 140 connected front and rear, a plurality of first protrusions 110 and a plurality of first grooves 120 are spaced apart on the second mounting portion 130, and the upper end surface of the second connecting portion 140 is lower than the bottom of the first groove 120.

[0052] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the heating element 100 has a stepped structure that is higher in the front and lower in the back. The higher part of the heating element 100 is the second mounting part 130. The second mounting part 130 is provided with several first protrusions 110 and several first grooves 120 to realize the mounting and heating function of the heating element 100. The second connecting part 140 is suitable for opening and connecting with the fastener 400. It can be understood that the upper end surface of the second connecting part 140 is lower than the bottom of the grooves of the several first grooves 120, which can separate the main heating part from the fastener 400, protect the fastener 400 from damage due to high temperature and ensure a stable connection.

[0053] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the support member 200 is provided with a plurality of third protrusions 210. The third protrusions 210 are located in front of the first groove 120. The extension surface of the upper end face of each third protrusion 210 is located between the bottom surface of the first groove 120 and the bottom surface of the second protrusion 111. One third protrusion 210, two adjacent second protrusions 111 and one first groove 120 form a spatial structure suitable for fitting and placing the product to be processed.

[0054] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown in this embodiment, each first groove 120 is provided with a corresponding third protrusion 210, which can help the workpiece to be processed to be aligned so that the optical fiber and the optical fiber fixing device on the workpiece are on the same horizontal line.

[0055] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the control module 300 includes a timer controller 310, a temperature controller 320, and a start / stop device 330 that are electrically connected.

[0056] refer to Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the timer controller 310 can control the heating time, the temperature control module 320 can conveniently control the temperature of the heating element 100, and the start / stop device 330 controls the switching on and off of the entire device. It is understood that the control module 300 may also include electronic components such as a working indicator light.

[0057] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a housing 500 is also included. A control box 510 is provided on the left side of the housing 500. The middle and right sides of the housing 800 are mounting boxes 520. The control module 300 is disposed in the control box 510. The heating element 100, the support element 200 and the fixing element 400 are disposed in the mounting box 520.

[0058] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 500 can integrate the heating element 100, support element 200, control module 300 and fixing element 400 by setting the control box 510 and the mounting box 520, which facilitates the transportation and installation of the whole device. The structure of the control box 510 and the mounting box 520 being separated to the left and right can also separate the circuit components, which is convenient for later circuit maintenance, troubleshooting and replacement or mechanical damage repair and replacement.

[0059] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the mounting box 520 includes a platform 521 and a fourth groove 522 arranged at the front and rear, the support member 200 is mounted on the platform 521, and the heating member 100 is mounted in the fourth groove 522 by the fixing member 400.

[0060] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, a support member 200 can be installed on the platform 521 and cooperate with the heating member 100 on the fourth mounting groove 522. It can be understood that multiple mounting holes are provided on the platform 521 to facilitate the adjustment of the relative distance between the support member 200 and the heating member 100, so as to adapt to products of various types and lengths. Furthermore, when the processed product is too long, multiple support members 200 can be provided to support the product.

[0061] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a cover plate 600 is also included. The cover plate 600 is movably connected to the rear side of the box body 500. The cover plate 600 can be flipped to the top of the box body 500. A handle 610 is also provided on the cover plate 600.

[0062] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the cover plate 600 is movably connected to the housing 500 using a four-hinged structure. When the cover plate 600 is flipped to directly above the housing 500, it can cover the heating element 100, the support element 200, and the fixing element 400, effectively preventing dust from falling onto the device when it is not in use. The handle 610 allows for easy flipping of the cover plate 600 back and forth.

[0063] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A glue heating and curing device, characterized in that, include: A heating element (100) includes a plurality of first protrusions (110), a first groove (120) is formed between two adjacent first protrusions (110), and a second protrusion (111) is provided on the first protrusion (110), at least a portion of the second protrusion (111) being located above the corresponding first groove (120); A support member (200) is located on the front side of the heating member (100). The extension surface of the upper end face of the support member (200) is located between the bottom surface of the first groove (120) and the bottom surface of the second protrusion (111). The support member (200), the second protrusion (111) and the first groove (120) are adapted to cooperate to place the product to be processed. A control module (300) is electrically connected to the heating element (100).

2. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fastener (400) in the form of a stepped structure with a lower front and a higher rear. The fastener (400) includes a first mounting part (410) located at the lower position and a first connecting part (420) located at the higher position. The first mounting part (410) is located on the front side of the first connecting part (420). The first mounting part (410) is provided with a through groove (411). The heating element (100) is mounted on the first mounting part (410) and the heating element (100) covers the through groove (411).

3. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end face of the first connecting part (420) is provided with a second groove (421) and a third groove (422), and the second groove (421) and the third groove (422) are symmetrical from left to right.

4. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second protrusion (111) is located at the rear end above the first protrusion (110), and the length of the second protrusion (111) in the front-back direction is shorter than the length of the first protrusion (110) in the front-back direction.

5. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element (100) further includes a second mounting portion (130) and a second connecting portion (140) connected front and rear. The plurality of first protrusions (110) and the plurality of first grooves (120) are spaced apart on the second mounting portion (130). The upper end surface of the second connecting portion (140) is lower than the bottom of the first groove (120).

6. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (200) is provided with a plurality of third protrusions (210). The third protrusions (210) are located in front of the first groove (120). The extension surface of the upper end face of each third protrusion (210) is located between the bottom surface of the first groove (120) and the bottom surface of the second protrusion (111). One third protrusion (210), two adjacent second protrusions (111), and one first groove (120) form a spatial structure suitable for fitting and placing the product to be processed.

7. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module (300) includes a timer controller (310), a temperature controller (320), and a start / stop device (330) that are electrically connected.

8. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a housing (500), a control box (510) is provided on the left side of the housing (500), and an installation box (520) is provided in the middle and right side of the housing (500). The control module (300) is provided in the control box (510), and the heating element (100), the support element (200) and the fixing element (400) are provided in the installation box (520).

9. The adhesive heating and curing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting box (520) includes a platform (521) and a fourth groove (522) arranged at the front and rear. The support member (200) is mounted on the platform (521), and the heating member (100) is mounted in the fourth groove (522) by means of the fixing member (400).

10. The adhesive heating and curing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a cover plate (600) which is movably connected to the rear side of the box body (500). The cover plate (600) can be flipped to be directly above the box body (500). The cover plate (600) is also provided with a handle (610).

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