A clamping device for producing a wavelength division multiplexer

Abstract

The utility model relates to wave division multiplexer production technical field, concretely for a kind of clamping device for wave division multiplexer production, including adjusting mechanism and clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is fixedly installed in the upper end of adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism includes base, the both sides of the middle part of base upper end are fixedly installed with bracing plate, the middle part of two bracing plate is rotatably installed with pivot one, one side of one bracing plate is fixedly installed with motor one, the output end of motor one is fixedly connected with one end of pivot one, the outside of the middle part of pivot one is fixedly installed with bevel gear one, one side of another bracing plate is fixedly installed with motor two. The utility model solves the angle of traditional wave division multiplexer production clamping device when machining wave division multiplexer is usually manually adjusted by artificial, and this adjustment mode has many problems in actual use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) manufacturing technology, specifically a clamping device for WDM manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] A wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) is a device that combines optical signals of different wavelengths onto a single optical fiber for transmission. At the receiving end, these different wavelengths are separated. It utilizes the fact that different wavelengths of light have different frequencies and propagation characteristics when propagating through an optical fiber. By modulating multiple optical signals of different wavelengths onto the same optical fiber at the transmitting end, with each wavelength carrying different information, and using techniques such as optical filters at the receiving end to separate the different wavelengths, multiple signals can be multiplexed and transmitted on the same optical fiber, greatly improving the transmission capacity of the fiber. During the manufacturing process, WDM requires high-precision clamping devices to ensure stability in processing and testing, thereby guaranteeing product quality.

[0003] Traditional wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) manufacturing clamping devices typically require manual adjustment of the angle during WDM processing. However, this manual adjustment method has several shortcomings in practical use. For example, it is inefficient. Each angle adjustment requires operators to spend time judging and rotating the adjusting components. In mass production of WDMs, this process is repeated continuously, significantly slowing down the overall production progress. In today's fast-paced production environment, this severely impacts capacity and economic efficiency. Furthermore, manual adjustment has low precision. Human hand movements naturally introduce tremors and errors, making it difficult to precisely adjust the WDM to the specific angle required by the production process. During high-precision operations such as fiber coupling, even small angle deviations can lead to a significant decrease in optical signal transmission efficiency, affecting the product's optical performance. In addition, prolonged manual adjustment easily leads to fatigue. As working hours increase, the operator's attention and operational accuracy gradually decline, not only further increasing the angle adjustment error but also potentially causing errors in other production stages, such as misoperation of processing equipment, resulting in irreversible damage to the WDM. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the technical problems this application aims to solve is that the angle of the clamping device used in the production of traditional wavelength division multiplexers is usually manually adjusted when processing wavelength division multiplexers, and this adjustment method has many shortcomings in actual use.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a clamping device for wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) production, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is fixedly installed on the upper end of the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a base, with support plates fixedly installed on both sides of the upper middle portion of the base. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the middle of the two support plates. A motor is fixedly mounted on one side of one of the support plates, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft. A helical gear is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the middle portion of the rotating shaft. The other... A second motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate. The output end of the second motor passes through one of the support plates and is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft. One end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the second rotating shaft. One end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate. The other end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably installed on one side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate. A second helical gear is rotatably installed at the lower end of the middle of the U-shaped plate. The second helical gear and the first helical gear mesh with each other. Fixed seats are fixedly installed at the lower ends of both the second motor and the first motor. The clamping mechanism is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper end of the U-shaped plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism includes an inner disk and an outer ring, which are fixedly connected by two sets of connecting rods, and the clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate through the inner disk.

[0007] In some embodiments, a rotating gear ring is rotatably mounted at the middle of the lower end of the outer ring, and cylindrical gears are rotatably mounted on one side of the lower end of the connecting rod.

[0008] In some embodiments, the rotating gear ring meshes with the lower end of a cylindrical gear, and a drive motor is fixedly mounted on the lower end of one of the cylindrical gears.

[0009] In some embodiments, guide grooves are provided on both sides of the middle portion of the inner disc and the outer ring, and guide tooth plates are slidably engaged in the middle portion of both guide grooves.

[0010] In some embodiments, the two guide plates mesh with the upper ends of the two cylindrical gears respectively.

[0011] In some embodiments, a clamp is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two guide tooth plates.

[0012] In some embodiments, multiple hoses are uniformly fixedly installed on one side of the two clamps.

[0013] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. In use, the adjustment mechanism drives the rotating shaft 1 and rotating shaft 2 to rotate through motor 1 and motor 2 respectively. By utilizing the meshing of helical gear 1 and helical gear 2 and the connection structure of the U-shaped plate, the horizontal and vertical angles can be flexibly and precisely adjusted to meet the process requirements of various complex angles in the production of wavelength division multiplexers, which helps to improve the processing accuracy and performance indicators of the product.

[0014] 2. In use, the clamping mechanism utilizes a drive motor to rotate a cylindrical gear. Through meshing with a rotating gear ring and a guide gear plate, the clamping plate can move precisely and stably clamp the wavelength division multiplexer. Simultaneously, the flexible hose design on the clamping plate not only prevents damage to the device but also further enhances clamping stability, reducing the impact of vibration and other factors on the wavelength division multiplexer during production, thus ensuring product quality.

[0015] 3. When in use, the self-adjusting function of the clamping mechanism of this utility model enables it to adapt to wavelength division multiplexers of different specifications, and has strong versatility and adaptability. This helps to reduce production costs and improve production efficiency. When producing wavelength division multiplexers of different models or sizes, there is no need to frequently change the clamps. Only simple adjustments are needed to meet production requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance and structure of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the clamping mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the guide tooth plate and the guide groove of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Adjustment mechanism; 11. Base; 12. Support plate; 13. Motor 1; 14. Rotating shaft 1; 15. Helical gear 1; 16. Motor 2; 17. U-shaped plate; 18. Helical gear 2; 19. Rotating shaft 2; 20. Fixed seat; 2. Clamping mechanism; 21. Inner disc; 22. Outer ring; 23. Connecting rod; 24. Rotating gear ring; 25. Cylindrical gear; 26. Drive motor; 27. Guide groove; 28. Guide toothed plate; 29. ​​Clamping plate; 30. Flexible hose. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a clamping device for wavelength division multiplexer production, including an adjustment mechanism 1 and a clamping mechanism 2. The clamping mechanism 2 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the adjustment mechanism 1. The adjustment mechanism 1 includes a base 11, and support plates 12 are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper middle part of the base 11. A rotating shaft 14 is rotatably installed in the middle of the two support plates 12. A motor 13 is fixedly installed on one side of one of the support plates 12. The output end of the motor 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 14. A helical gear 15 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle part of the rotating shaft 14. A second motor 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the other support plate 12. The output end of the second motor 16 passes through one of the support plates 12 and is fixed. A second rotating shaft 19 is connected to the U-shaped plate 17. One end of the first rotating shaft 14 is rotatably connected to the middle of the second rotating shaft 19. One end of the second rotating shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 17. The other end of the first rotating shaft 14 is rotatably installed on one side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate 17. A second helical gear 18 is rotatably installed at the lower end of the middle of the U-shaped plate 17. The second helical gear 18 meshes with the first helical gear 15. The lower ends of the second motor 16 and the first motor 13 are both fixedly installed with fixed seats 20. The clamping mechanism 2 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper end of the U-shaped plate 17. The clamping mechanism 2 includes an inner plate 21 and an outer ring 22. The inner plate 21 and the outer ring 22 are fixedly connected by two sets of connecting rods 23. The clamping mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 17 through the inner plate 21.

[0020] In this embodiment, after the motor 13 starts, its output end drives the rotating shaft 14 to rotate, which in turn causes the helical gear 15 to rotate. Since helical gear 15 meshes with helical gear 2 18, helical gear 2 18 will rotate accordingly, causing U-shaped plate 17 to make a circular motion around one end of rotating shaft 2 19, thereby driving the clamping mechanism 2 fixed on U-shaped plate 17 to achieve horizontal angle adjustment. When motor 2 16 is working, its output end drives rotating shaft 2 19 to rotate. U-shaped plate 17 connected to rotating shaft 2 19 will rotate up and down around the end connected to rotating shaft 1 14, thereby driving clamping mechanism 2 to achieve vertical angle adjustment. Users can start motor 1 13 and motor 2 16 at the same time to adjust the vertical and horizontal angles simultaneously to meet diverse processing needs, which can reduce adjustment time. In mass production, when adjusting the angle of each wavelength division multiplexer, simultaneous adjustment can significantly shorten the processing time of a single product, thereby improving overall production efficiency and reducing production costs. The inner plate 21 and outer ring 22 of clamping mechanism 2 are fixedly connected by two sets of connecting rods 23 to form a stable clamping frame. This structure can evenly distribute the clamping force, ensuring that the wavelength division multiplexer will not be damaged due to uneven force when clamping it. At the same time, the inner plate 21 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 17, ensuring the stability of the entire clamping mechanism 2 during the adjustment process, so that the wavelength division multiplexer can maintain a firm clamping state when adjusted at various angles.

[0021] Example 2: Figure 1-4 As shown, a rotating gear ring 24 is rotatably mounted on the middle of the lower end of the outer ring 22, and cylindrical gears 25 are rotatably mounted on one side of the lower end of the connecting rod 23. The rotating gear ring 24 meshes with the lower end of the cylindrical gears 25 respectively. A drive motor 26 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of one of the cylindrical gears 25. Guide grooves 27 are opened on both sides of the middle of the inner disc 21 and the outer ring 22. Guide tooth plates 28 are slidably engaged in the middle of the two guide grooves 27. The two guide tooth plates 28 mesh with the upper ends of the two cylindrical gears 25 respectively. A clamping plate 29 is fixedly mounted on one end of the two guide tooth plates 28. Multiple hoses 30 are evenly fixedly mounted on one side of the two clamping plates 29.

[0022] In this embodiment, the cylindrical gear 25 is driven to rotate by the drive motor 26. The cylindrical gear 25 meshes with the rotating gear ring 24 and the guide gear plate 28, thereby driving the two guide gear plates 28 to move relative to each other in the guide groove 27, which in turn drives the clamping plate 29 to move and clamp the wavelength division multiplexer. This gear transmission structure provides precise clamping force and position control, ensuring the wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) maintains a stable position during production, which is beneficial for improving processing and inspection accuracy. Since the clamping plate 29 moves through the meshing transmission between the guide tooth plate 28 and the cylindrical gear 25, the structure can adaptively adjust the position of the clamping plate 29 when the size of the WDM is slightly different, so as to achieve stable clamping of WDMs of different specifications, improving the versatility and applicability of the clamping device. Multiple flexible hoses 30 evenly fixed on one side of the clamping plate 29 can play a buffering role when clamping the WDM, avoiding direct rigid contact between the clamping plate 29 and the WDM and causing surface damage. At the same time, it can also absorb vibrations during production to a certain extent, further protecting the WDM from damage and improving product quality.

[0023] like Figure 1-4As shown, during production, the wavelength division multiplexer is placed in the middle of two clamping plates 29, and then the drive motor 26 is started to drive the cylindrical gear 25 connected to it to rotate. Since the cylindrical gear 25 meshes with the rotating gear ring 24 and the guide gear plate 28 respectively, when the cylindrical gear 25 rotates, it will simultaneously drive the rotating gear ring 24 and the guide gear plate 28 to move. The rotating gear ring 24 rotates under the drive of the cylindrical gear 25, and at the same time, the cylindrical gear 25 drives the guide gear plate 28 to move relative to each other in the guide groove 27. The two guide gear plates 28 mesh with the upper ends of the two cylindrical gears 25 respectively, so that they can move synchronously and relative to each other, thereby driving the clamping plate 29 fixed at one end of the guide gear plate 28 to approach the wavelength division multiplexer, realizing the clamping action of the wavelength division multiplexer. When the clamping plate 29 clamps the wavelength division multiplexer, multiple hoses 30 uniformly fixed on one side of the clamping plate 29 will contact the surface of the wavelength division multiplexer. These flexible hoses 30 act as buffers, preventing direct rigid contact between the clamping plate 29 and the wavelength division multiplexer, thus avoiding surface scratches or damage. They also absorb some vibration during production, protecting the wavelength division multiplexer from external vibrations and ensuring the stability of its internal structure and performance. When angle adjustment is needed, motor 13 is started. The output of motor 13 drives the rotating shaft 14 to rotate, and the helical gear 15 on the outer side of the middle of the rotating shaft 14 rotates accordingly. Since helical gear 15 meshes with helical gear 18, helical gear 18 drives the U-shaped plate 17 connected to it to rotate horizontally around the axis of the rotating shaft 14, thereby realizing the horizontal angle adjustment of the clamping mechanism 2. This adjustment method allows the wavelength division multiplexer to reach different angles on the horizontal plane, meeting the precise horizontal angle requirements of processes such as circuit board soldering and chip mounting during production, ensuring accurate operation. After motor 2 16 starts, its output drives shaft 2 19 to rotate, which in turn drives U-shaped plate 17 to rotate up and down around the end connected to shaft 1 14, thereby achieving vertical angle adjustment of clamping mechanism 2. In actual production, when cleaning or calibrating the optical components of the wavelength division multiplexer, vertical angle adjustment allows the multiplexer to be adjusted to a suitable vertical angle, facilitating operation and preventing cleaning fluids from flowing into other components and causing damage.

[0024] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers, comprising an adjustment mechanism (1) and a clamping mechanism (2), wherein the clamping mechanism (2) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the adjustment mechanism (1), characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (1) includes a base (11). Support plates (12) are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper middle part of the base (11). A rotating shaft (14) is rotatably installed in the middle of the two support plates (12). A motor (13) is fixedly installed on one side of one of the support plates (12). The output end of the motor (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (14). A helical gear (15) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle part of the rotating shaft (14). A motor (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the other support plate (12). The output end of the motor (16) passes through one of the support plates (12). A rotating shaft two (19) is fixedly connected. One end of the rotating shaft one (14) is rotatably connected to the middle of the rotating shaft two (19). One end of the rotating shaft two (19) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate (17). The other end of the rotating shaft one (14) is rotatably installed on one side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate (17). A helical gear two (18) is rotatably installed at the lower end of the middle of the U-shaped plate (17). The helical gear two (18) and the helical gear one (15) mesh with each other. The lower ends of the motor two (16) and the motor one (13) are both fixedly installed with a fixed seat (20). The clamping mechanism (2) is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper end of the U-shaped plate (17).

2. The clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (2) includes an inner plate (21) and an outer ring (22). The inner plate (21) and the outer ring (22) are fixedly connected by two sets of connecting rods (23). The clamping mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (17) through the inner plate (21).

3. The clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating gear ring (24) is rotatably mounted on the middle of the lower end of the outer ring (22), and a cylindrical gear (25) is rotatably mounted on one side of the lower end of the connecting rod (23).

4. The clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating gear ring (24) meshes with the lower end of the cylindrical gear (25), and a drive motor (26) is fixedly installed on the lower end of one of the cylindrical gears (25).

5. A clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 4, characterized in that: Guide grooves (27) are provided on both sides of the middle of the inner disc (21) and the outer ring (22), and guide tooth plates (28) are slidably engaged in the middle of the two guide grooves (27).

6. A clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two guide plates (28) mesh with the upper ends of the two cylindrical gears (25), respectively.

7. A clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 6, characterized in that: A clamp (29) is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two guide tooth plates (28).

8. A clamping device for manufacturing wavelength division multiplexers according to claim 7, characterized in that: Multiple hoses (30) are evenly fixedly installed on one side of the two clamps (29).

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