An optical communication device that facilitates production process control
By setting a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code encoding layer on optical communication devices and combining it with two-color printing technology, the problems of mixed materials, lack of process control, and low traceability efficiency in the production process of passive optical devices are solved. This achieves automated prevention of incorrect materials and quality traceability, and improves the adhesion and durability of the code.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 苏州安捷讯光电科技股份有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing passive optical devices have problems such as the risk of material mixing, lack of process breakpoint control and low traceability efficiency during the production process. In particular, traditional ink-jet coding is prone to peeling off, manual visual inspection has a high misjudgment rate, and the MES system relies on manual input, which leads to a high probability of missed/mistransmitted process data. In addition, traditional coding cannot be linked to microscopic data.
An encoding layer is set on the cable of the optical communication device, using one-dimensional or two-dimensional codes as independent encoding units. Combined with two-color printing technology, intelligent scanning terminals are used to prevent incorrect materials, control the process and trace quality. Intelligent matching algorithms are used for closed-loop management.
It improves the accuracy of material identification, reduces human error, realizes automated process control and quality traceability, and enhances the adhesion, durability and abrasion resistance of the coding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical communication devices, and in particular to an optical communication device that facilitates production process control. Background Technology
[0002] Optical communication devices are used in optical communication systems to generate, modulate, transmit, and receive optical signals. Optical communication devices are divided into active and passive devices. Passive optical communication devices belong to the category of passive optical communication devices and are a special type of fiber optic connector, primarily used in high-density fiber optic connection scenarios.
[0003] Existing passive optical devices, such as optical communication devices, have the following defects in the manufacturing process:
[0004] 1. Risk of material mixing: Traditional inkjet printing is prone to peeling / tampering, and materials of different models have high appearance similarity, resulting in a high rate of misjudgment during manual visual inspection; taking FA / FBT structural parts as an example, according to data from the "Industry 2024 Quality White Paper", the misjudgment rate of manual visual inspection is as high as 3.2%;
[0005] 2. Lack of process breakpoint control: The existing MES system relies on manual input of process status, which has a 30% probability of process omission / mistransmission.
[0006] 3. Low traceability efficiency: Traditional single-dimensional coding only records material batches and cannot be linked to micro data such as tool parameters / operator IDs. Utility Model Content
[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an optical communication device that facilitates production process control, so as to solve the problems existing in the background art.
[0008] This utility model provides the following technical solution: an optical communication device that facilitates production process control, comprising an optical communication device, wherein an encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the optical communication device, the encoding layer being composed of one-dimensional or two-dimensional codes forming independent encoding units, used for identifying and classifying information of the optical communication device.
[0009] Preferably, the coding layer is printed on the cable of the optical communication device using a two-color printing process.
[0010] Preferably, the one-dimensional code adopts one of Code128, Code39, and EAN-13.
[0011] Preferably, the QR code is one of QR Code, DM Code, or PDF417.
[0012] Preferably, the minimum line width of the barcode is 0.05mm, the maximum barcode length is 300mm, a gradient barcode design is adopted, and the line width tolerance is ±0.02mm.
[0013] Preferably, the minimum coding unit size of the QR code is 0.0012mm×0.0012mm, the maximum coding area size is 300mm×300mm, the information density is ≥300dpi, and it includes a dynamic check code segment (Tn), which is automatically updated after each process node is completed.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. This utility model provides an encoding layer on an optical communication device, which is composed of independent encoding units of one-dimensional code / two-dimensional code. The basic product information printed on the device is marked and recorded by the one-dimensional code / two-dimensional code. In the optical passive device production process control system based on one-dimensional code encoding, the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability are realized through intelligent matching of the encoding carrier and process node.
[0016] 2. This utility model adopts two-color printing technology, which replaces the existing ink-jet printing technology. Not only is the printed pattern clear, but it also improves its adhesion, durability, weather resistance and abrasion resistance through pressure transfer adhesion. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the one-dimensional barcode structure of the MPO connector of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for setting the QR code on the MPO connector of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the one-dimensional barcode setting structure for the MT insert of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the QR code setting structure for the MT insert of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the one-dimensional barcode structure of the FA fiber array of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the FA fiber optic array QR code setup structure of this utility model.
[0023] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. MPO connector; 2. One-dimensional barcode; 3. Two-dimensional barcode; 4. MT ferrule; 5. FA fiber array. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an MPO connector 1. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the MPO connector 1. The encoding layer is located at the end of the cable. The encoding layer consists of a one-dimensional barcode 2 forming an independent encoding unit. The one-dimensional barcode 2 is printed on the cable of the MPO connector 1 using a two-color printing process and is used to identify and classify the information of the MPO connector 1.
[0027] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0028] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0029] An encoding layer consisting of one-dimensional codes 2 is set on the MPO connector 1 of the optical communication device. The one-dimensional code 2 is used to mark and record the basic product information printed on it, such as the unique ID of the material, the type code, the batch number, etc. The optical passive device production process control system based on one-dimensional code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability through intelligent matching of the encoding carrier and the process node.
[0030] At the same time, the use of two-color printing technology replaces the existing inkjet printing technology, which not only makes the printed pattern clear, but also improves its adhesion, durability, weather resistance and abrasion resistance through pressure transfer adhesion.
[0031] Specifically, one-dimensional code 2 can be one of Code 128, Code 39, or EAN-13.
[0032] In this embodiment, the minimum line width of the barcode 2 is 0.05mm, the maximum barcode length is 300mm, a gradient barcode design is adopted, and the line width tolerance is ±0.02mm.
[0033] Example 2
[0034] like Figure 2As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an MPO connector 1. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the MPO connector 1. The encoding layer is located at the top of the cable or may also be located in the middle of the cable. The encoding layer consists of independent encoding units composed of QR codes 3. The QR codes 3 are printed on the cable of the MPO connector 1 using a two-color printing process and are used to identify and classify the information of the MPO connector 1.
[0035] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0036] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0037] An encoding layer consisting of QR codes 3 is set on the MPO connector 1 of the optical communication device. The QR codes 3 are used to mark and record the basic product information printed on the device. In addition to the basic information of the QR code, there are also information such as raw material suppliers, design parameters, historical process record indexes, and test standards. The optical passive device production process control system based on QR code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability by intelligently matching the encoding carrier with the process node.
[0038] Specifically, the QR code 3 uses one of QR Code, DM Code, or PDF417.
[0039] In this embodiment, the minimum coding unit size of the QR code 3 is 0.0012mm×0.0012mm, the maximum coding area size is 300mm×300mm, the information density is ≥300dpi, and it includes a dynamic check code segment (Tn), which is automatically updated after each process node is completed.
[0040] Example 3
[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an MT ferrule 4. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the MT ferrule 4. The encoding layer is located on the side of the MT ferrule 4. The encoding layer consists of a one-dimensional barcode 2 forming an independent encoding unit. The one-dimensional barcode 2 is printed on the cable of the MT ferrule 4 using a two-color printing process and is used to identify and classify the information of the MT ferrule 4.
[0042] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0043] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0044] An encoding layer consisting of one-dimensional codes 2 is set on the MT ferrule 4 of the optical communication device. The one-dimensional code 2 is used to mark and record the basic product information printed on it, such as the unique ID of the material, the type code, the batch number, etc. The optical passive device production process control system based on one-dimensional code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability through intelligent matching of the encoding carrier and the process node.
[0045] At the same time, the use of two-color printing technology replaces the existing inkjet printing technology, which not only makes the printed pattern clear, but also improves its adhesion, durability, weather resistance and abrasion resistance through pressure transfer adhesion.
[0046] Specifically, one-dimensional code 2 can be one of Code 128, Code 39, or EAN-13.
[0047] In this embodiment, the minimum line width of the barcode 2 is 0.05mm, the maximum barcode length is 300mm, a gradient barcode design is adopted, and the line width tolerance is ±0.02mm.
[0048] Example 4
[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an MT ferrule 4. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the MT ferrule 4. The encoding layer is located on the side of the MT ferrule 4. The encoding layer consists of independent encoding units composed of QR codes 3. The QR codes 3 are printed on the cable of the MT ferrule 4 using a two-color printing process and are used to identify and classify the information of the MT ferrule 4.
[0050] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0051] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0052] An encoding layer consisting of QR codes 3 is set on the MT ferrule 4 of the optical communication device. The QR codes 3 are used to mark and record the basic product information printed on the device. In addition to the basic information of the QR code, there are also information such as raw material suppliers, design parameters, historical process record indexes, and test standards. The optical passive device production process control system based on QR code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability by intelligently matching the encoding carrier with the process node.
[0053] Specifically, the QR code 3 uses one of QR Code, DM Code, or PDF417.
[0054] In this embodiment, the minimum coding unit size of the QR code 3 is 0.0012mm×0.0012mm, the maximum coding area size is 300mm×300mm, the information density is ≥300dpi, and it includes a dynamic check code segment (Tn), which is automatically updated after each process node is completed.
[0055] Example 5
[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an FA fiber array 5. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the FA fiber array 5. The encoding layer is located on the top surface of the FA fiber array 5. The encoding layer consists of a one-dimensional barcode 2 forming an independent encoding unit. The one-dimensional barcode 2 is printed on the cable of the FA fiber array 5 using a two-color printing process and is used to identify and classify information in the FA fiber array 5.
[0057] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0058] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0059] An encoding layer consisting of one-dimensional codes 2 is set on the optical communication device FA fiber array 5. The basic product information printed on the device is marked and recorded through the one-dimensional code 2, such as the unique ID of the material, the type code, the batch number, etc. The optical passive device production process control system based on one-dimensional code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability through intelligent matching of the encoding carrier and the process node.
[0060] At the same time, the use of two-color printing technology replaces the existing inkjet printing technology, which not only makes the printed pattern clear, but also improves its adhesion, durability, weather resistance and abrasion resistance through pressure transfer adhesion.
[0061] Specifically, one-dimensional code 2 can be one of Code 128, Code 39, or EAN-13.
[0062] In this embodiment, the minimum line width of the barcode 2 is 0.05mm, the maximum barcode length is 300mm, a gradient barcode design is adopted, and the line width tolerance is ±0.02mm.
[0063] Example 6
[0064] like Figure 6 As shown, an optical communication device that facilitates production process control is described. In this embodiment, the optical communication device is an FA fiber array 5. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the FA fiber array 5. The encoding layer of the FA fiber array 5 consists of independent encoding units composed of QR codes 3. The QR codes 3 are printed on the cable of the FA fiber array 5 using a two-color printing process and are used to identify and classify information of the FA fiber array 5.
[0065] It also includes a production process control system for passive optical devices, which includes an intelligent barcode scanning terminal adapted to the coding layer. The intelligent barcode scanning terminal has a built-in process status verification algorithm module; and a closed-loop management system for material error prevention, process control and quality traceability is realized through code parsing.
[0066] Furthermore, the intelligent barcode scanning terminal is equipped with an optical image stabilization lens and a polarizing filter, which can accurately decode within a 60° incident angle range.
[0067] An encoding layer consisting of independent encoding units of QR codes 3 is set on the optical communication device FA fiber array 5. The basic product information printed on the device is marked and recorded through the QR codes 3. In addition to the basic information of the QR code, there are also information such as raw material suppliers, design parameters, historical process record index, and test standards. The optical passive device production process control system based on QR code encoding realizes the functions of preventing wrong materials, process control and quality traceability by intelligently matching the encoding carrier with the process node.
[0068] Specifically, the QR code 3 uses one of QR Code, DM Code, or PDF417.
[0069] In this embodiment, the minimum coding unit size of the QR code 3 is 0.0012mm×0.0012mm, the maximum coding area size is 300mm×300mm, the information density is ≥300dpi, and it includes a dynamic check code segment (Tn), which is automatically updated after each process node is completed.
[0070] Several points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connection, or internal connection between two components, or direct connection. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationship. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present utility model should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.
Claims
1. An optical communication device facilitating production process control, comprising an optical communication device, characterized in that: The optical communication device is one of MT ferrule, FA fiber array, or MPO connector. An encoding layer is provided on the substrate surface of the cable of the optical communication device. The encoding layer consists of independent encoding units composed of one-dimensional or two-dimensional codes, which are used to identify and classify the optical communication device.
2. The optical communication device of claim 1, wherein: The coding layer is printed on the cable of the optical communication device using a two-color printing process.
3. The optical communication device of claim 1, wherein: the optical communication device is configured to facilitate production process control. The one-dimensional code adopts one of Code128, Code39, or EAN-13.
4. The optical communication device of claim 1, wherein: the optical communication device is configured to facilitate production process control. The QR code uses one of the following: QR Code, DM Code, or PDF417.
5. The optical communication device of claim 4, wherein: the optical communication device is configured to: receive a request to produce a flow process; and in response to receiving the request to produce the flow process, cause the flow process to be produced in the optical communication device. The minimum line width of the barcode is 0.05mm, the maximum barcode length is 300mm, and it adopts a gradient barcode design with a line width tolerance of ±0.02mm.
6. The optical communication device for easy production process control according to claim 5, characterized in that: The QR code has a minimum coding unit size of 0.0012mm × 0.0012mm, a maximum coding area size of 300mm × 300mm, an information density of ≥300dpi, and includes a dynamic check code segment (Tn), which is automatically updated after each process node is completed.