Optical communication probe for machine tools
By introducing structures such as plug-in connection through holes and flip-up connecting strips into the optical communication probe, the problem of traditional optical communication probes requiring external tools for fastening is solved, enabling convenient installation and concealment of the probe and improving its practicality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU HANCE MEASURING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional optical communication probes require external tools for secure connection during installation, which makes installation inconvenient.
An optical communication probe was designed, comprising a plug-in connection through hole, a central connecting post, a flip-connecting strip, and a built-in connecting spring. The probe is securely connected by flipping and rotating the flip-connecting strip, avoiding reliance on external tools.
It enables convenient installation and concealment of optical communication probes, improving usability and installation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of optical communication probes, specifically relating to an optical communication probe for machine tools. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of modern manufacturing, the requirements for machine tool processing accuracy and efficiency are becoming increasingly stringent. Traditional measurement methods are insufficient to meet the demands of high-precision and high-efficiency production, thus necessitating more advanced measurement technologies and equipment. Optical communication probes, as a high-precision, non-contact measurement tool, can effectively improve the processing accuracy and production efficiency of machine tools, meeting the development needs of the manufacturing industry.
[0003] The continuous advancement of optical technology has provided technical support for the development of optical communication probes. For example, the development of laser technology, fiber optic technology, and optical sensor technology has continuously improved the measurement accuracy, measurement range, and reliability of optical communication probes. At the same time, the development of optical communication technology has also ensured high-speed and stable communication between the probe and the machine tool control system.
[0004] However, when installing and using optical communication probes for machine tools, the probes usually require external tools for secure connection. Without tools, they cannot be installed or disassembled tightly, which will cause inconvenience to the staff.
[0005] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems by providing an optical communication probe for machine tools that facilitates the installation and connection of connecting probes. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an optical communication probe for machine tools to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an optical communication probe for machine tools, comprising an optical communication probe holder and a connection probe disposed on the right side of the optical communication probe holder; The connection probe is provided with a plug-in connection through hole near its end; A central connecting post is provided at the middle position of the plug-in connection through hole. A post connecting groove is provided on the side of the central connecting post. A flip connecting strip is provided on the side of the post connecting groove. A connecting shaft is provided on the side of the flip connecting strip. A limit snap-fit connecting groove is provided on the side of the optical communication probe handle. A snap-fit groove is provided on the inner side of the plug-in connection through hole. An internal connecting spring body is provided at the middle position of the central connecting post. A snap-fit slope post is provided at the end of the internal connecting spring body. The flip connecting strip can be kept horizontal by flipping. At the same time, it can be flipped to snap into the limit snap-fit connecting groove for limitation.
[0008] Preferably, an optical communication probe body is provided on the left side of the optical communication probe handle, and the optical communication probe body is connected to the optical communication probe handle by plugging in.
[0009] Preferably, a connecting screw is provided on the side of the optical communication probe handle, and the connecting screw passes through the optical communication probe handle to connect with the optical communication probe body.
[0010] Preferably, a snap-fit plug is provided on the side of the flip-up connecting strip, the snap-fit plug and the flip-up connecting strip are an integral structure, and a circular slot is provided in the limiting snap-fit connecting groove.
[0011] Preferably, a tool holder is provided on the left side of the optical communication probe body, and the tool holder is connected to the optical communication probe body by threads.
[0012] Preferably, a battery sealing cover is provided on the upper side of the optical communication probe handle, and a threaded through hole is provided in the middle of the battery sealing cover.
[0013] Preferably, a connecting screw two is provided in the middle threaded through hole of the battery sealing cover, and the battery sealing cover is connected to the optical communication probe handle position through the connecting screw two.
[0014] Preferably, a rubber sleeve connector is provided at the end of the flip-over connecting strip, and the rubber sleeve connector is connected to the flip-over connecting strip by a sleeve connection.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an optical communication probe for machine tools, which has the following advantages: In an optical communication probe for machine tools, a central connecting post is provided at the middle position of the insertion connection through hole, a post connecting groove is provided on the side of the central connecting post, a flip connecting strip is provided on the side of the post connecting groove, a connecting shaft is provided on the side of the flip connecting strip, a limit snap-fit connecting groove is provided on the side of the optical communication probe tool holder, a snap-fit groove is provided on the inner side of the insertion connection through hole, an internal connecting spring body is provided at the middle position of the central connecting post, and a snap-fit bevel post is provided at the end of the internal connecting spring body. The flip connecting strip can be flipped to maintain a horizontal state, and can also be flipped to snap into the limit snap-fit connecting groove for limitation. After flipping, the flip connecting strip can maintain a horizontal position with the central connecting post. The user can tighten the connection probe by rotating the flip connecting strip. When not in use, it can be flipped to hide. With the improvement of this utility model, the connection of the optical communication probe for machine tools can be made without the need for other tools, so its installation is more convenient and quick, thereby effectively improving the practicality of the optical communication probe for machine tools. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the optical communication probe test structure for machine tools according to this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the optical communication probe for machine tools according to this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the optical communication probe for machine tools at position A of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the optical communication probe for machine tools of this utility model at the location of the central connecting post.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Optical communication probe handle; 2. Optical communication probe body; 3. Handle Latin strip; 4. Connecting screw one; 5. Battery sealing cover; 6. Connecting screw two; 7. Connecting probe; 8. Insertion connection through hole; 9. Central connecting post; 10. Post connecting groove; 11. Flip connecting strip; 12. Rubber sleeve connector; 13. Limiting snap-fit connecting groove; 14. Connecting shaft; 15. Snap-fit insertion post; 16. Built-in connecting spring body; 17. Snap-fit slope post. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-4 As shown, an optical communication probe for a machine tool includes an optical communication probe holder 1 and a connection probe 7 disposed on the right side of the optical communication probe holder 1. A plug-in connection through hole 8 is provided near the end of the connecting probe 7; A central connecting post 9 is provided at the middle position of the insertion connection through hole 8. A post connecting groove 10 is provided on the side of the central connecting post 9. A flip connecting strip 11 is provided on the side of the post connecting groove 10. A connecting shaft 14 is provided on the side of the flip connecting strip 11. A limit snap-fit connecting groove 13 is provided on the side of the optical communication probe handle 1. A snap-fit groove is provided on the inner side of the insertion connection through hole 8. An internal connecting spring body 16 is provided at the middle position of the central connecting post 9. A snap-fit slope post 17 is provided at the end of the internal connecting spring body 16. The connecting strip 11 can be flipped to maintain a horizontal state, and it can also be flipped to engage with the limiting engagement groove 13 for limiting. After flipping, the connecting strip 11 can maintain the same horizontal position as the central connecting post 9. The user can tighten the connecting probe 7 by rotating the connecting strip 11. When not in use, it can be flipped to hide. With the improvement of this utility model, the optical communication probe of the machine tool can be connected without the need for other tools, so its installation is more convenient and quick, thereby effectively improving the practicality of the optical communication probe of the machine tool.
[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, an optical communication probe body 2 is located on the left side of the optical communication probe handle 1. The optical communication probe body 2 is connected to the optical communication probe handle 1 by plugging. A connecting screw 4 is located on the side of the optical communication probe handle 1. The connecting screw 4 passes through the optical communication probe handle 1 and connects to the optical communication probe body 2. The optical communication probe body 2 usually needs to couple the generated optical signal into the optical fiber for long-distance transmission.
[0024] like Figure 4As shown, a snap-fit plug 15 is provided on the side of the flip-up connecting strip 11. The snap-fit plug 15 and the flip-up connecting strip 11 are an integral structure. A circular snap-fit groove is provided in the limiting snap-fit connecting groove 13. The flip-up connecting strip 11 is snap-fitted and limited to the limiting snap-fit connecting groove 13 through the snap-fit plug 15.
[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a tool holder 3 is provided on the left side of the optical communication probe body 2. The tool holder 3 is connected to the optical communication probe body 2 by threads. The tool holder 3 is the connecting component between the optical communication probe and the measuring equipment. It can ensure that the probe maintains a stable position and orientation during the measurement process, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the measurement.
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a battery cover 5 is provided on the upper side of the optical communication probe handle 1. A threaded through hole is provided in the middle of the battery cover 5. A connecting screw 6 is connected to the middle threaded through hole of the battery cover 5. The battery cover 5 is connected to the optical communication probe handle 1 through the connecting screw 6. The battery cover 5 is used to seal and protect the battery in the optical communication probe handle 1.
[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, a rubber sleeve connector 12 is provided at the end of the flip-up connecting strip 11. The rubber sleeve connector 12 is connected to the flip-up connecting strip 11 by a sleeve connection. The rubber sleeve connector 12 can prevent the metal structure of the flip-up connecting strip 11 from causing injury to the user, thereby effectively improving the user's safety.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An optical communication probe for machine tools, characterized in that: Includes an optical communication probe holder (1) and a connecting probe (7) located on the right side of the optical communication probe holder (1); The connection probe (7) is provided with a plug-in connection through hole (8) near its end position; The invention is characterized in that: a central connecting post (9) is provided at the middle position of the plug-in connecting through hole (8), a post connecting groove (10) is provided at the side position of the central connecting post (9), a flip connecting strip (11) is provided at the side position of the post connecting groove (10), a connecting shaft (14) is provided at the side position of the flip connecting strip (11), a limit snap-fit connecting groove (13) is provided at the side position of the optical communication probe handle (1), a snap-fit groove is provided at the inner side position of the plug-in connecting through hole (8), an internal connecting spring body (16) is provided at the middle position of the central connecting post (9), and a snap-fit slope post (17) is provided at the end position of the internal connecting spring body (16). The flip connecting strip (11) can be kept horizontal by flipping, and at the same time, it can be flipped to snap-fit into the limit snap-fit connecting groove (13) for limiting.
2. The optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: An optical communication probe body (2) is provided on the left side of the optical communication probe handle (1), and the optical communication probe body (2) is connected to the optical communication probe handle (1) by plugging.
3. The optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting screw (4) is provided on the side of the optical communication probe handle (1), and the connecting screw (4) passes through the optical communication probe handle (1) to connect with the optical communication probe body (2).
4. The optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A snap-fit plug (15) is provided on the side of the flip-up connecting strip (11). The snap-fit plug (15) and the flip-up connecting strip (11) are an integral structure. A circular slot is provided in the limiting snap-fit connecting groove (13).
5. An optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: A tool holder (3) is provided on the left side of the optical communication probe body (2), and the tool holder (3) is connected to the optical communication probe body (2) by means of threads.
6. The optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery cover (5) is provided on the upper side of the optical communication probe handle (1), and a threaded through hole is provided in the middle of the battery cover (5).
7. An optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting screw 2 (6) is connected to the middle threaded through hole of the battery cover (5), and the battery cover (5) is connected to the position of the optical communication probe handle (1) through the connecting screw 2 (6).
8. An optical communication probe for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber sleeve connector (12) is provided at the end of the flip-up connecting strip (11), and the rubber sleeve connector (12) is connected to the flip-up connecting strip (11) by a sleeve connection.