A FA fiber array dispensing and curing device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of dispensing and curing equipment technology, and more particularly to a dispensing and curing equipment for FA fiber arrays. It includes a folding base, on which a curing mechanism and a dispensing mechanism are mounted. The dispensing mechanism includes a fixed plate base, with a glue storage tank fixedly installed on the upper side of the fixed plate base, and a delivery pump and a pressure equalization chamber base fixedly installed on the lower side of the fixed plate base. A connecting pipe is installed between the delivery pump and the glue storage tank, and a dispensing pipe is installed between the delivery pump and the pressure equalization chamber base. Several glue lowering cylinders are fixedly installed at the bottom of the pressure equalization chamber base, and a dispensing head is screwed to the lower end of each glue lowering cylinder. This utility model, through its dispensing mechanism, employs a matrix-style dispensing head configuration, enabling multi-point dispensing of optical fibers in a single operation, resulting in high work efficiency. It can precisely control the glue flow rate of the corresponding dispensing head through each solenoid valve, improving the process control accuracy of dispensing. Furthermore, the dispensing heads are easy to replace, making it highly adaptable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dispensing and curing equipment technology, and in particular to a FA fiber array dispensing and curing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the optical fiber communication industry, the integration and performance requirements of passive optical devices such as optical modules and optical connectors are constantly increasing. Among them, FA (Fiber Array) is the core component for realizing efficient transmission and coupling of optical signals, and its manufacturing precision directly affects the stability and transmission efficiency of the entire optical communication system.

[0003] Currently, FA fiber array dispensing and curing equipment mainly adopts a single dispensing head or a linearly arranged dispensing head structure, which uses a mechanical displacement mechanism to drive the dispensing head to complete the sequential dispensing operation at multiple points. However, this type of equipment has the following technical limitations in practical applications:

[0004] Firstly, the flow control precision is insufficient. Traditional equipment often controls the overall glue output through a single pump or valve, making it difficult to achieve independent and precise flow adjustment for the specific needs of each dispensing location. Since there may be slight differences in the fiber spacing and substrate material at different locations in the FA fiber array, the required amount of glue varies. Uniform flow control can easily lead to excessive or insufficient glue at some points, affecting the structural strength and optical coupling efficiency after curing.

[0005] Secondly, the equipment has limited adaptability. Most existing dispensing heads have fixed specifications. When it is necessary to produce different fiber diameters (such as 125μm and 250μm), the dispensing head assembly of the equipment needs to be completely replaced or complexly adjusted. This not only prolongs the production changeover time, but also increases the maintenance cost and operation difficulty of the equipment, making it difficult to meet the flexible production needs of multiple varieties and small batches.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, we propose a FA fiber array dispensing and curing device. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an FA fiber array dispensing and curing device.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A fiber optic array dispensing and curing device includes a folding base, on which a curing mechanism and a dispensing mechanism are disposed. The dispensing mechanism includes a fixed plate base, on which a glue storage tank is fixedly installed on the upper side, and on which a delivery pump and a pressure equalization chamber base are fixedly installed on the lower side. A connecting pipe is installed between the delivery pump and the glue storage tank, and a dispensing pipe is installed between the delivery pump and the pressure equalization chamber base. Several glue lowering cylinders are fixedly installed at the bottom of the pressure equalization chamber base, and a dispensing head is screwed to the lower end of each glue lowering cylinder. A solenoid valve is fixedly installed on each glue lowering cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, several of the dispensing tubes are arranged in a matrix, and a hexagonal outer seat is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the dispensing head.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the hexagonal outer seat makes it easy to screw the dispensing head for installation or disassembly.

[0012] Furthermore, a feeding port is fixedly installed on the upper side of the glue storage tank, and a cover is fastened to the upper side of the feeding port.

[0013] Furthermore, a second electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the upper side of the folding seat, and the output end of the second electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed plate seat.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, after the second electric telescopic rod is started, it can drive the dispensing mechanism to move up and down. When the dispensing head on the lower side approaches the lower side, it is ready to start the dispensing work.

[0015] Furthermore, the curing mechanism includes a first electric telescopic rod, a slot is fixedly installed on the lower side of the output end of the first electric telescopic rod, and a matrix irradiation lamp is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the slot.

[0016] Furthermore, a rubber light-shielding plate is fixedly bonded to the bottom of the slot.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the rubber light shield provides a light-shielding effect, preventing the light energy of the inner matrix irradiation lamp from scattering outward and improving the efficiency of light curing.

[0018] Furthermore, a track is fixedly installed on the upper side of the folding seat, electric sliders are slidably installed on both sides of the track, and a support plate is fixedly installed on the upper side of the electric sliders.

[0019] Furthermore, a slotted plate is fixedly installed on the upper side of the tray, and an FA fiber placement slot is fixedly installed on the inner side of the slotted plate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the FA fiber placement slot is used to place optical fibers.

[0021] Furthermore, the folding seat is C-shaped.

[0022] Furthermore, a controller is fixedly installed on the side of the folding seat.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the controller provides control over this equipment.

[0024] Compared with related technologies, the FA fiber array dispensing and curing equipment proposed in this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] This utility model describes an FA fiber array dispensing and curing device. Through its dispensing mechanism, which employs a matrix-style dispensing head setup, it can complete multi-point dispensing of optical fibers in a single operation, resulting in high efficiency. Furthermore, the dispensing head terminals are screwed onto corresponding points, allowing for precise control of the adhesive flow rate through each corresponding solenoid valve. This improves the precision of the dispensing process, ensuring production quality. Additionally, the dispensing heads are easy to replace, allowing for adaptation to dispensing different optical fibers by changing to different specifications, thus demonstrating strong applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a FA fiber array dispensing and curing device proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a FA fiber array dispensing and curing device proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the dispensing mechanism Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the dispensing mechanism Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional disassembly diagram of the dispensing mechanism;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the curing mechanism.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Folding seat; 2. Track; 3. Electric slider; 4. Support plate; 5. Slot plate; 6. FA fiber placement slot; 7. Curing mechanism; 71. First electric telescopic rod; 72. Slot seat; 73. Matrix illumination lamp; 74. Rubber light shield; 8. Second electric telescopic rod; 9. Dispensing mechanism; 91. Fixed plate seat; 92. Glue storage tank; 93. Feed port; 94. Delivery pump; 95. Pressure equalization chamber seat; 96. Connecting pipe; 97. Glue injection pipe; 98. Glue lower cylinder; 99. Solenoid valve; 910. Dispensing head; 911. Hexagonal outer seat; 10. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-6 A fiber optic array dispensing and curing device includes a folding base 1, on which a curing mechanism 7 and a dispensing mechanism 9 are provided. The dispensing mechanism 9 includes a fixed plate base 91, on which a glue storage tank 92 is fixedly installed. On the lower side of the fixed plate base 91, a delivery pump 94 and a pressure equalization chamber base 95 are fixedly installed. A connecting pipe 96 is installed between the delivery pump 94 and the glue storage tank 92. A dispensing pipe 97 is installed between the delivery pump 94 and the pressure equalization chamber base 95. Several glue lowering cylinders 98 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the pressure equalization chamber base 95. A dispensing head 910 is screwed to the lower end of the glue lowering cylinder 98. A solenoid valve 99 is fixedly installed on the glue lowering cylinder 98.

[0035] In this embodiment, a track 2 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the folding seat 1, an electric slider 3 is slidably installed on both sides of the track 2, a support plate 4 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the electric slider 3, a slot plate 5 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the support plate 4, an FA fiber placement slot 6 is fixedly installed inside the slot plate 5, the folding seat 1 is C-shaped, and a controller 10 is fixedly installed on the side of the folding seat 1.

[0036] With the above structure, the electric slider 3 can drive the upper pallet 4 to move back and forth on the track 2. When it is driven to the bottom of the dispensing mechanism 9, the dispensing work is performed. After the dispensing is completed, it is driven to the bottom of the curing mechanism 7 for curing work, providing a conveying work for the transition between processes.

[0037] In this embodiment, several glue cylinders 98 are arranged in a matrix, and a hexagonal outer seat 911 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the glue dispensing head 910.

[0038] With the above structure, the hexagonal outer seat 911 makes it easy to turn the dispensing head 910 with a wrench, thus facilitating the replacement or installation of the dispensing head 910.

[0039] In this embodiment, a feeding port 93 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the glue storage tank 92, and a cover is fastened to the upper side of the feeding port 93.

[0040] With the above structure, the feed port 93 is used to add glue.

[0041] In this embodiment, a second electric telescopic rod 8 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the folding seat 1, and the output end of the second electric telescopic rod 8 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed plate seat 91.

[0042] With the above structure, when the second electric telescopic rod 8 is started, it can drive the dispensing mechanism 9 to move up and down, which is used for position control during dispensing.

[0043] In this embodiment, the curing mechanism 7 includes a first electric telescopic rod 71, a slot 72 is fixedly installed on the lower side of the output end of the first electric telescopic rod 71, a matrix irradiation lamp 73 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the slot 72, and a rubber light shield 74 is fixedly bonded to the bottom of the slot 72.

[0044] With the above structure, when the optical fiber after dispensing is moved to the bottom of the slot 72, the first electric telescopic rod 71 is activated to drive the slot 72 to cover the outside of the slot plate 5. Subsequently, the matrix irradiation lamp 73 is activated to irradiate the dispensing point, improving the curing efficiency of the adhesive. The curing process is controlled by controlling the irradiation time (the irradiation time is determined according to the optical fiber and the amount of dispensing). After the irradiation is completed, the first electric telescopic rod 71 retracts and lifts the slot 72. Subsequently, the electric slider 3 is activated to drive the cured optical fiber to the front of the folding seat 1.

[0045] In this invention, during use, the operator first places the FA fiber array to be processed into the FA fiber placement slot 6 inside the slot plate 5 on the tray 4. Then, the device is started by the controller 10, and the electric slider 3 slides on the track 2, moving the tray 4 and the FA fiber array above it to directly below the dispensing mechanism 9. At this time, the second electric telescopic rod 8 is activated, and its output end pushes the fixed plate base 91 downward, causing the dispensing mechanism 9 to move downward as a whole until the dispensing head 910 is close to the position of the FA fiber array to be dispensed. Then, the delivery pump 94 starts working, and the dispensing is delivered through the connecting pipe 9. 6. Glue is drawn from the glue storage tank 92 and then transported to the pressure equalization chamber seat 95 through the glue dispensing tube 97. The pressure equalization chamber seat 95 evenly distributes the glue to each glue cylinder 98. The controller 10 controls the solenoid valve 99 on the corresponding glue cylinder 98 to open according to the preset program. The glue is accurately dripped onto the corresponding point of the FA fiber array through the dispensing head 910. Since each solenoid valve 99 can independently control the glue flow of the corresponding dispensing head 910, it can meet the differentiated glue volume requirements of different points. The matrix-distributed glue cylinders 98 and dispensing heads 910 can realize simultaneous glue dispensing at multiple points, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0046] After dispensing is completed, the second electric telescopic rod 8 drives the dispensing mechanism 9 to move upward and reset. The electric slider 3 slides again, conveying the tray 4 and the dispensed FA fiber array directly below the curing mechanism 7. The first electric telescopic rod 71 is activated, and its output end pushes the slot 72 downward, so that the slot 72 covers the FA fiber array. The rubber light-shielding plate 74 at the bottom of the slot 72 is in close contact with the tray 4, which plays a role in blocking light. Then, the matrix irradiation lamp 73 on the inner wall of the slot 72 is turned on to irradiate and cure the adhesive on the FA fiber array. The rubber light-shielding plate 74 can prevent light leakage and improve curing efficiency. After curing is completed, the matrix irradiation lamp 73 is turned off, the first electric telescopic rod 71 drives the slot 72 to move upward and reset, and the electric slider 3 conveys the tray 4 and the cured FA fiber array to the initial position. The operator removes the processed FA fiber array, completing one processing cycle.

[0047] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus, comprising: It includes a folding seat (1), on which a curing mechanism (7) and a dispensing mechanism (9) are provided; The dispensing mechanism (9) includes a fixed plate base (91), on the upper side of the fixed plate base (91) a glue storage tank (92) is fixedly installed, on the lower side of the fixed plate base (91) a delivery pump (94) and a pressure equalization chamber base (95) are fixedly installed, a connecting pipe (96) is installed between the delivery pump (94) and the glue storage tank (92), a glue injection pipe (97) is installed between the delivery pump (94) and the pressure equalization chamber base (95), a plurality of glue lowering cylinders (98) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the pressure equalization chamber base (95), a glue dripping head (910) is screwed to the lower end of the glue lowering cylinder (98), and a solenoid valve (99) is fixedly installed on the glue lowering cylinder (98).

2. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, Several of the dispensing cylinders (98) are arranged in a matrix, and a hexagonal outer seat (911) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the dispensing head (910).

3. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The glue storage tank (92) is fixedly installed with a feeding port (93) on the upper side, and a cover is fastened to the upper side of the feeding port (93).

4. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, A second electric telescopic rod (8) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the folding seat (1), and the output end of the second electric telescopic rod (8) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed plate seat (91).

5. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The curing mechanism (7) includes a first electric telescopic rod (71), a slot seat (72) is fixedly installed on the lower side of the output end of the first electric telescopic rod (71), and a matrix irradiation lamp (73) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the slot seat (72).

6. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, A rubber light-shielding plate (74) is fixedly bonded to the bottom of the slot (72).

7. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The upper side of the folding seat (1) is fixedly installed with a track (2), and electric sliders (3) are slidably installed on both sides of the track (2). A support plate (4) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the electric slider (3).

8. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, A slotted plate (5) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the tray (4), and an FA fiber placement slot (6) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the slotted plate (5).

9. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The folding seat (1) is C-shaped.

10. The FA fiber array dispensing and curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The controller (10) is fixedly installed on the side of the folding seat (1).

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