Automatic tape sticking device

An automatic tape-applying device combining linear guides and a shearing driver solves the problem of complex single-sided adhesive application mechanisms in optical fiber manufacturing, achieving simple and highly reliable single-sided adhesive application and improving equipment miniaturization and work efficiency.

CN224676626UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25ZHUHAI PHOTINGE ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522488142.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-21
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-21

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Technical Problem

In the existing optical fiber manufacturing process, the single-sided adhesive application mechanism is complex and requires multiple drive units, resulting in complex structure, high cost and low reliability.

Method used

An automatic tape applicator combining linear guides and a cutting actuator simplifies the application and cutting of single-sided tape through the coordinated work of a negative pressure suction head, tape pressure rollers, and a cutter. It requires only two drive mechanisms and is equipped with photoelectric sensors to monitor tape supply.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the application process of single-sided adhesive, reduces equipment complexity and cost, improves reliability, and facilitates equipment miniaturization and work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic tape sticking device, including linear guide, its sliding direction and the laying direction of one -sided adhesive tape are identical. Stage is opposite fixedly with the slide rail base of linear guide detachably, and the space for accommodating tail fiber head is established to one side of stage close to sliding platform. Support, install on sliding platform. Tape stock tray, rotatably install on the support, are used to accommodate one -sided adhesive tape. Tape compression wheel, rotatably install on the support, are used for pressing one -sided adhesive tape, and the rotation axis of tape compression wheel is parallel with the bearing surface of stage. Negative pressure suction head, install on the support, are located in the upside of stage, and are located in the downside of tape stock tray, and the downside of negative pressure suction head is provided with the suction port for adsorbing one -sided adhesive tape. Cutter, install on the support through shearing drive. Along the laying direction, negative pressure suction head is located in the front side of tape compression wheel, and cutter is located in the rear side of tape compression wheel. Along the laying direction, the end face of stage downstream terminal acts as the cutting edge that cooperates with cutter. Simple and compact structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical fiber processing technology, specifically to an automatic tape applicator. Background Technology

[0002] Optical fiber is a thin, flexible filament made of highly pure glass or plastic. Its structure is like a "light pipe." The core of its technology is to transmit information using the principle of total internal reflection. It can transmit massive amounts of data over extremely long distances at near the speed of light with low loss and high fidelity.

[0003] During the manufacturing process of pigtails, the yarn tube at the head needs to be ground. After grinding, the pigtail needs to be removed from the grinding fixture and cleaned. Before cleaning, the optical fiber at the tail of the pigtail is first fixed to the stage with single-sided adhesive. During cleaning, the cleaning sponge on the clamp holds the head of the pigtail from top to bottom and pulls it back to wipe away any residue at the head of the pigtail.

[0004] However, in existing technologies, single-sided adhesive application mechanisms are quite complex. The scissors themselves require a drive mechanism to control their opening and closing, and a precession mechanism is also needed to drive the scissors forward and backward. The entire cutting and pasting action requires no fewer than 5 drive units, resulting in a complex structure, high manufacturing costs, and relatively low reliability. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic tape applicator with a simple structure.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows.

[0007] An automatic tape applicator includes: a linear guide rail, the sliding direction of which is consistent with the application direction of the single-sided tape; a platform, detachably fixed relative to the slide rail base of the linear guide rail, with a space for accommodating the fiber optic pigtail head on the side of the platform near the slide; a bracket mounted on the slide; a tape reel rotatably mounted on the bracket for holding the single-sided tape; a tape pressure roller rotatably mounted on the bracket for pressing the single-sided tape, the rotation axis of the tape pressure roller being parallel to the bearing surface of the platform; a negative pressure suction head mounted on the bracket, located above the platform and below the tape reel, with a suction port for adsorbing the single-sided tape on its lower side; and a cutter mounted on the bracket via a cutting driver. Along the application direction, the negative pressure suction head is located in front of the tape pressure roller, and the cutter is located behind the tape pressure roller. Along the application direction, the downstream end face of the platform acts as a cutting edge cooperating with the cutter.

[0008] Therefore, it can be seen that the cutter, in conjunction with the downstream end face of the platform, cuts the single-sided adhesive. Only one cutting driver is needed to complete the cutter's forward and backward movement and cutting operations; only one linear guide rail is needed to complete the tape laying; and only two drive mechanisms are needed to complete both single-sided adhesive laying and cutting. The spatial layout is reasonable, the structure is compact and simple, and the reliability is high, facilitating equipment miniaturization. The relative positional relationship between the cutter, tape pressure roller, and negative pressure suction head ensures that after each cut, the tape remains bent under the suction of the negative pressure head, facilitating continuous single-sided adhesive laying and improving work efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, the shearing actuator is a linear cylinder, allowing the cutter to slide along the height of the linear guide under the control of the shearing actuator. This facilitates cutter installation and simplifies the system.

[0010] Furthermore, a tape guide roller is installed between the tape reel and the negative pressure suction head to facilitate smooth delivery of single-sided adhesive.

[0011] Furthermore, a photoelectric sensor, mounted on a bracket, aligns its detection optical path with the transmission path of the single-sided adhesive tape. This allows for real-time monitoring of the tape supply.

[0012] Furthermore, a negative pressure input interface is provided on the side of the negative pressure suction head near the slide table, which is connected to the suction port. This facilitates the installation and miniaturization of the negative pressure tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the linear cylinder is mounted on a slide table via a support, and has a slide block that can slide along the laying direction, with the bracket fixed on the slide block. This facilitates further improvement in the movement flexibility of the cutting mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the platform is fixed to the slide rail base via an adapter plate. This facilitates flexible loading and unloading of the platform and improves automation efficiency.

[0015] Furthermore, the single-sided adhesive is a high-temperature resistant adhesive. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention without the application of single-sided adhesive.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention in the single-sided adhesive application station.

[0018] Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the present invention in the single-sided adhesive application position.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention at the station where the single-sided adhesive has been applied. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the automatic tape applicator includes: a linear guide rail 10, whose sliding direction of the slide table 11 is consistent with the single-sided tape application direction 1; a platform 20, detachably fixed relative to the slide rail base 12 of the linear guide rail 10, with a space 13 for accommodating the fiber optic cable head on the side of the platform 20 near the slide table 11; a bracket 30 mounted on the slide table 11; a tape reel 31 rotatably mounted on the bracket 30 for accommodating the single-sided tape; a tape pressure roller 32 rotatably mounted on the bracket 30 for pressing the single-sided tape, with the rotation axis of the tape pressure roller 32 parallel to the bearing surface 21 of the platform 20; a negative pressure suction head 40 mounted on the bracket 30, located above the platform 20 and below the tape reel 31, with a suction port 41 for adsorbing the single-sided tape on the lower side of the negative pressure suction head 40; and a cutter 50 mounted on the bracket 30 via a cutting driver 51. Along the laying direction 1, the negative pressure suction head 40 is located in front of the tape pressure roller 32, and the cutter 50 is located behind the tape pressure roller 32. Along the laying direction 1, the end face 22 of the downstream end of the platform 20 acts as a blade that cooperates with the cutter 50.

[0022] Preferably, the platform 20 and the slide rail base 12 are fixed on the same worktable (not shown in the figure).

[0023] Preferably, the shearing actuator 51 is a linear cylinder, and the cutter 50 can slide along the height direction of the linear guide rail 10 under the control of the shearing actuator 51.

[0024] Preferably, a tape guide roller 33 is provided between the tape tray 31 and the negative pressure suction head 40.

[0025] Preferably, the photoelectric sensor 34 is mounted on the bracket 30, and its detection optical path 35 is aligned with the transmission path of the single-sided adhesive.

[0026] Preferably, the negative pressure suction head 40 is provided with a negative pressure input interface 42 on the side near the slide table 11, and the negative pressure input interface 42 is connected to the suction port 41.

[0027] Preferably, the linear cylinder 60 is mounted on the slide table 11 via a support 70 and has a slide 61 that can slide along the laying direction 1, with the bracket 30 fixed on the slide 61.

[0028] Preferably, the platform 20 is fixed relative to the slide rail base 12 via the adapter plate 80.

[0029] Preferably, the adapter plate 80 and the slide rail base 12 are both fixed on the same workbench (not shown in the figure).

[0030] Preferably, the bearing surface 21 of the stage 20 is provided with a position mark 23 for placing the pigtail, and the position mark 23 is marked by laser marking.

[0031] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] The above is a detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and it should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, any equivalent substitutions or obvious modifications made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and which have the same performance or use, should be considered as falling within the patent protection scope defined by the submitted claims.

Claims

1. An automatic tape applicator, characterized in that, include: The linear guide (10) has a slide (11) that slides in the same direction as the single-sided adhesive (1) being applied. The platform (20) is detachably fixed relative to the slide rail base (12) of the linear guide (10), and the platform (20) has a space (13) for accommodating the head of the pigtail on the side near the slide (11). A bracket (30) is mounted on the slide (11); A tape tray (31) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (30) for holding the single-sided adhesive; A tape pressure roller (32) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (30) for pressing the single-sided adhesive. The rotation axis of the tape pressure roller (32) is parallel to the bearing surface (21) of the platform (20). The negative pressure suction head (40) is mounted on the bracket (30), located on the upper side of the platform (20) and on the lower side of the tape tray (31). The lower side of the negative pressure suction head (40) is provided with a suction port (41) for adsorbing the single-sided adhesive. The cutter (50) is mounted on the bracket (30) by a shearing driver (51); Along the laying direction (1), the negative pressure suction head (40) is located in front of the tape pressure roller (32), and the cutter (50) is located behind the tape pressure roller (32); Along the laying direction (1), the end face (22) at the downstream end of the platform (20) serves as a cutting edge that cooperates with the cutter (50).

2. The automatic tape applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shearing actuator (51) is a linear cylinder, and the cutter (50) can slide along the height direction of the linear guide rail (10) under the control of the shearing actuator (51).

3. The automatic tape applicator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A tape guide roller (33) is provided between the tape tray (31) and the negative pressure suction head (40).

4. The automatic tape applicator according to claim 3, characterized in that: A photoelectric sensor (34) is mounted on the bracket (30), and its detection optical path (35) is aligned with the transmission path of the single-sided adhesive.

5. The automatic tape applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The negative pressure suction head (40) is provided with a negative pressure input interface (42) on the side near the slide (11), and the negative pressure input interface (42) is connected to the suction port (41).

6. The automatic tape applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A linear cylinder (60) is mounted on the slide (11) via a support (70) and has a slide (61) that can slide along the laying direction (1), and the bracket (30) is fixed on the slide (61).

7. The automatic tape applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The platform (20) is fixed relative to the slide rail base (12) via a transition plate (80).