An optical fiber overclad quartz capillary preform cutting device
By combining a PLC controller and a laser rangefinder, the cutting length of the fiber-coated quartz capillary preform is automatically controlled, and a dust collection fan is used to clean up the dust, solving the problems of intelligence and environmental protection in existing devices, and improving cutting accuracy and environmental cleanliness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING XINEN GENE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing fiber-coated quartz capillary preform cutting devices are difficult to intelligently calculate and control the cutting length, and dust pollution during the cutting process affects the processing environment.
The device employs a PLC controller in conjunction with a laser rangefinder and a servo motor to automatically adjust the cutting length. Dust is removed via a dust collection fan and a dust extraction pipe system. The device's stability and ease of maintenance are enhanced by the use of limit slides and sliding sleeve structures.
It enables precise cutting and environmentally friendly processing of optical fiber-clad quartz capillary preforms, improving cutting accuracy and environmental cleanliness, and simplifying the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber clad quartz capillary production and processing technology, specifically to a cutting device for optical fiber clad quartz capillary preforms. Background Technology
[0002] Fiber optic cladding quartz capillaries are important supporting materials in the field of optical waveguides. They are widely used in optical communication. Fiber optic cladding quartz capillaries can play a coupling and protection role in devices such as fiber optic connectors, fiber optic couplers, and fiber optic collimators. In the production process of fiber optic cladding quartz capillaries, it is generally necessary to use a cutting device to process the preform obtained from the previous processing in order to obtain the specified length. However, there are still some defects in the actual operation of such cutting equipment.
[0003] In practical applications, optical fiber clad quartz capillary preform cutting devices often require users to repeatedly calculate and determine the cutting position of the optical fiber clad quartz capillary preform. It is not easy to intelligently calculate and control the cutting length. Furthermore, it is not easy to clean up the dust and debris generated during the cutting process in a timely manner, which will affect the processing environment. Based on this, we propose a new type of optical fiber clad quartz capillary preform cutting device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cutting device for optical fiber-clad quartz capillary preforms to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fiber-optic clad quartz capillary preform cutting device, comprising a body, a mounting base welded to one end of the body, a PLC controller mounted on the outer wall of the body, a longitudinal slide rail mounted inside the body at one end, a second servo motor and a lead screw module sequentially mounted inside the longitudinal slide rail, a drive base connected to the lead screw module, a laser ranging sensor mounted on the top of one side of the drive base, and a positioning plate matching the laser ranging sensor mounted on the top of one side of the body, with a mounting base at one end of the positioning plate... A second electric telescopic cylinder is uniformly fixed. A dust collection box is installed on a seat on one side of the second electric telescopic cylinder by screws. A dust collection fan and a suction pipe are respectively installed at both ends of the dust collection box. Telescopic cylinders are uniformly installed on one end of the drive base near the seat. A first servo motor is connected to the bottom of the telescopic cylinder. A cutting blade is connected to one side of the first servo motor. A first electric telescopic rod is uniformly installed on the side of the drive base away from the cutting blade. Fixed clamping components are installed at the output ends of the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic cylinder. A pressure sensor is installed inside the fixed clamping component.
[0006] Preferably, both the bottom of the body and the base are uniformly fitted with anti-slip rubber feet.
[0007] Preferably, the second servo motor is installed on one side inside the longitudinal slide rail, and the lead screw module is connected to the output end of the second servo motor.
[0008] Preferably, there are two of each of the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic cylinder, and the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic cylinder are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the storage seat.
[0009] Preferably, the input end of the dust collecting fan is connected to the interior of the dust collecting box, and a filter layer is provided at the input end of the dust collecting fan.
[0010] Preferably, the suction pipe and the dust collection box are connected by a thread, which facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the suction pipe on the dust collection box.
[0011] Preferably, the output end of the first servo motor is provided with an assembly slot that engages with the cutting blade, and screws are evenly arranged between the assembly slot and the cutting blade to facilitate independent disassembly and maintenance of the cutting blade.
[0012] Preferably, a limiting slide rod is welded to one end of the machine body away from the lead screw module, and a limiting sleeve is provided on the drive base plate that is slidably connected to the limiting slide rod, so that the sliding guidance effect formed by the limiting slide rod and the limiting sleeve is utilized to improve the stability of the drive base plate when it moves.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device optimizes its performance by installing a second electric telescopic cylinder, etc. On the one hand, the user can place the fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform to be processed on the placement base, with one end of the product abutting the tail end of the placement base. Then, the two second electric telescopic cylinders on the placement base are activated to drive the corresponding fixing clamps to move synchronously to achieve positioning and fixing of the tail end of the product. During the actual cutting operation, the second servo motor is started, and with the transmission action of the lead screw module, it can drive the drive base plate to move automatically along the longitudinal direction, which facilitates the adjustment of the distance between the cutting blade and the tail end of the product. On the other hand, the laser rangefinder installed on the drive base plate can be used to automatically move the drive base plate. The positioning plate, which matches the laser rangefinder sensor on the machine body, can monitor the distance between the laser rangefinder sensor and the positioning plate at all times. The measured data is then uploaded to the PLC controller. After calculation and processing according to the preset program, the distance between the cutting blade and the tail end of the product can be obtained. This facilitates intelligent control of the product's cutting length, improves processing accuracy, and eliminates the need for users to repeatedly measure and adjust the cutting position. In addition, activating the two first electric telescopic rods at the front end of the drive board can drive the corresponding fixed clamping parts to move synchronously to fix the product near the cutting blade position. This further clamps and fixes the product, improving the stability of the product during cutting operation and optimizing the cutting effect.
[0015] (2) The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device is equipped with a dust collection fan, etc. When the device is cutting, the dust collection fan is started, and the dust generated during the cutting process can be promptly drawn into the dust collection box installed on the storage seat by screws through the dust suction pipe. This facilitates real-time cleaning of dust pollution generated during the cutting process, realizes the advantages of environmental protection, and optimizes the processing environment.
[0016] (3) The optical fiber cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device optimizes its structure by setting a limiting slide bar, etc. On the one hand, by setting a threaded connection between the suction pipe and the dust collection box, it is easy to disassemble and maintain the suction pipe on the dust collection box. Furthermore, by setting an assembly slot that engages with the cutting blade at the output end of the first servo motor, and by using screws to install the assembly slot and the cutting blade, it is easy to disassemble and maintain the cutting blade independently. On the other hand, by welding a limiting slide bar at the end of the machine body away from the lead screw module, and setting a limiting sleeve that slides on the drive base plate and is connected to the limiting slide bar, the sliding guide effect formed by the limiting slide bar and the limiting sleeve improves the stability of the drive base plate when it moves. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the dust collection box structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the side of the fixing clamp of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. PLC controller; 2. Machine body; 3. Storage seat; 4. Anti-slip rubber feet; 5. Fixing clamp; 6. First electric telescopic rod; 7. Dust collection box; 8. Cutting blade; 9. First servo motor; 10. Telescopic cylinder; 11. Drive base plate; 12. Longitudinal slide rail; 13. Positioning plate; 14. Second servo motor; 15. Lead screw module; 16. Second electric telescopic cylinder; 17. Assembly slot; 18. Dust collection fan; 19. Suction pipe; 20. Limiting sleeve; 21. Laser rangefinder sensor; 22. Limiting rod; 23. Pressure sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: a fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device, including a body 2, a placement seat 3 welded to one end of the body 2, a PLC controller 1 installed on the outer side wall of the body 2, a longitudinal slide rail 12 installed at one end inside the body 2, a second servo motor 14 and a lead screw module 15 sequentially installed inside the longitudinal slide rail 12, and a drive base plate 11 connected to the lead screw module 15;
[0025] A laser rangefinder 21 is installed on the top of one side of the drive base plate 11, and a positioning plate 13 matching the laser rangefinder 21 is installed on the top of one side of the body 2. A second electric telescopic cylinder 16 is evenly fixed on the placement seat 3 at one end of the positioning plate 13.
[0026] A dust collection box 7 is installed on the storage seat 3 on one side of the second electric telescopic cylinder 16 by screws. A dust collection fan 18 and a suction pipe 19 are respectively installed at both ends of the dust collection box 7.
[0027] Telescopic cylinders 10 are evenly installed on one end of the drive base 11 near the storage seat 3. The bottom of the telescopic cylinder 10 is connected to the first servo motor 9, and a cutting blade 8 is connected to one side of the first servo motor 9.
[0028] In use, starting the telescopic cylinder 10 can drive the first servo motor 9 and the cutting blade 8 mounted on it to move up and down automatically. Starting the first servo motor 9 can drive the cutting blade 8 connected to one side to rotate. Thus, the cutting blade 8, which rotates and moves downward toward the product, can cut optical fiber-clad quartz capillary preforms of different thicknesses, thus enhancing its applicability.
[0029] The first electric telescopic rod 6 is evenly installed on the side of the drive base plate 11 away from the cutting blade 8. The output ends of the first electric telescopic rod 6 and the second electric telescopic cylinder 16 are both equipped with fixed clamping parts 5. The fixed clamping parts 5 are equipped with pressure sensors 23.
[0030] Both the bottom of the main body 2 and the storage base 3 are evenly fitted with anti-slip rubber feet 4;
[0031] The second servo motor 14 is installed on one side inside the longitudinal slide rail 12, and the lead screw module 15 is connected to the output end of the second servo motor 14.
[0032] Two electric telescopic rods 6 and two electric telescopic cylinders 16 are provided. The first electric telescopic rod 6 and the second electric telescopic cylinder 16 are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the storage seat 3.
[0033] The input end of the dust collection fan 18 is connected to the inside of the dust collection box 7, and a filter layer is provided at the input end of the dust collection fan 18.
[0034] The suction pipe 19 and the dust collection box 7 are connected by a thread, which makes it easy to remove and maintain the suction pipe 19 on the dust collection box 7.
[0035] The output end of the first servo motor 9 is provided with an assembly slot 17 that engages with the cutting blade 8, and screws are evenly arranged between the assembly slot 17 and the cutting blade 8 to facilitate the independent disassembly and maintenance of the cutting blade 8.
[0036] A limiting slide bar 22 is welded to one end of the machine body 2 away from the lead screw module 15. A limiting sleeve 20 is provided on the drive base plate 11 and is slidably connected to the limiting slide bar 22. This allows the limiting slide bar 22 and the limiting sleeve 20 to form a sliding guide effect, thereby improving the stability of the drive base plate 11 when it moves.
[0037] In this embodiment, when in use: With an external power supply, the user can place the fiber-coated quartz capillary preform to be processed on the base 3, ensuring one end of the product abuts against the tail end of the base 3. Then, the two second electric telescopic cylinders 16 on the base 3 are activated, driving the corresponding clamping parts 5 to move synchronously, thus positioning and fixing the tail end of the product. During actual cutting, the second servo motor 14 starts, and in conjunction with the transmission action of the lead screw module 15, it can automatically move the drive base plate 11 along the longitudinal direction. This facilitates adjusting the distance between the cutting blade 8 and the tail end of the product. Simultaneously, using the laser rangefinder 21 mounted on the drive base plate 11 and the matching positioning plate 13 on the machine body 2, the distance between the laser rangefinder 21 and the positioning plate 13 can be monitored at all times, and the measured data is uploaded to the PLC. After the controller 1 calculates and processes the distance between the cutting blade 8 and the end of the product according to the preset program, it can obtain the distance between the cutting blade 8 and the end of the product. This facilitates intelligent control of the cutting length of the product, improves the processing accuracy, and eliminates the need for the user to repeatedly measure and adjust the cutting position. In addition, the two first electric telescopic rods 6 at the front end of the drive base 11 can drive the corresponding fixed clamping parts 5 to move synchronously to fix the product near the cutting blade 8. This further clamps and fixes the product, which can improve the stability of the product cutting operation and optimize the cutting effect. Secondly, during the cutting process, the dust collection fan 18 is started, which can promptly draw the dust generated during the cutting process into the dust collection box 7 installed on the storage seat 3 by screws through the dust suction pipe 19. This facilitates real-time cleaning of dust pollution generated during the cutting process, realizes the advantages of environmental protection, and optimizes the processing environment.
[0038] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0039] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0040] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cutting device for optical fiber-clad quartz capillary preforms, characterized in that, The system includes a body (2), one end of which is welded with a storage seat (3). A PLC controller (1) is installed on the outer wall of the body (2). A longitudinal slide rail (12) is installed inside the body (2). A second servo motor (14) and a lead screw module (15) are installed sequentially inside the longitudinal slide rail (12). A drive base plate (11) is connected to the lead screw module (15). A laser rangefinder sensor (21) is installed on the top of one side of the drive base plate (11). A positioning plate (13) matching the laser rangefinder sensor (21) is installed on the top of one side of the body (2). A second electric telescopic cylinder (16) is evenly fixed on the storage seat (3) at one end of the positioning plate (13). A dust collection box (7) is installed on the storage seat (3) on one side of the cylinder (16) by screws. A dust collection fan (18) and a suction pipe (19) are respectively installed at both ends of the dust collection box (7). Telescopic cylinders (10) are evenly installed on the end of the drive base (11) near the storage seat (3). A first servo motor (9) is connected to the bottom of the telescopic cylinder (10). A cutting blade (8) is connected to one side of the first servo motor (9). A first electric telescopic rod (6) is evenly installed on the side of the drive base (11) away from the cutting blade (8). A fixed clamping part (5) is installed at the output end of the first electric telescopic rod (6) and the second electric telescopic cylinder (16). A pressure sensor (23) is installed inside the fixed clamping part (5).
2. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of both the body (2) and the base (3) are uniformly fitted with anti-slip rubber feet (4).
3. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second servo motor (14) is installed on one side inside the longitudinal slide rail (12), and the lead screw module (15) is connected to the output end of the second servo motor (14).
4. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two electric telescopic rods (6) and two electric telescopic cylinders (16) are provided. The first electric telescopic rod (6) and the second electric telescopic cylinder (16) are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the storage seat (3).
5. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the dust collector (18) is connected to the interior of the dust collection box (7), and a filter layer is provided at the input end of the dust collector (18).
6. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction pipe (19) and the dust collection box (7) are connected by a thread.
7. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the first servo motor (9) is provided with an assembly slot (17) that engages with the cutting blade (8), and screws are evenly arranged between the assembly slot (17) and the cutting blade (8).
8. The fiber optic cladding quartz capillary preform cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting slide rod (22) is welded to one end of the machine body (2) away from the lead screw module (15), and a limiting sleeve (20) is provided on the drive base plate (11) and is slidably connected to the limiting slide rod (22).