CN219456601U - Fixing device for collimator end cap - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fixing device of a collimator end cap, which comprises: the clamp comprises a clamp table top, a clamp arm and an end cap clamp, wherein the clamp table top is connected with the clamp arm; the end cap clamp is fixed on the clamp arm, and the problems of low wiping efficiency of the end cap of the alignment device and the like in the related art are solved by adopting the technical scheme.

Description

Fixing device for collimator end cap

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of optical fiber collimators, in particular to a fixing device of an end cap of a collimator.

Background

With the development of the laser industry, in order to meet the requirement of high-power laser light emission, when the collimator is used for outputting light, a high requirement is generally placed on the cleanliness of the end cap of the collimator. If the end face of the end cap is dusty, it may cause damage to the collimator during high power light extraction.

At present, a hand-held mode is usually adopted to clean and wipe the end cap under a microscope, however, in the wiping process, the end cap deviates from the focus position due to human shake caused by the hand-held mode, so that the end cap is not clearly seen under the microscope, the end cap needs to be repeatedly moved to find the focus, and the wiping efficiency of the end cap is greatly reduced in practical operation.

Aiming at the problems of low wiping efficiency of the end cap of the straightener in the related art, no effective solution has been proposed.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the utility model provides a fixing device for a collimator end cap, which at least solves the problems of lower wiping efficiency of the collimator end cap and the like in the related art.

According to an embodiment of the present utility model, there is provided a fixing device of a collimator end cap, including: a clamp table, a clamp arm and an end cap clamp, wherein,

the clamp table top is connected with the clamp arm;

the end cap clamp is secured to the clamp arm.

Optionally, the end cap fixture includes: the clamp comprises a clamp shell, a clamp vertical rod and a clamp spring, wherein,

the clamp vertical rod passes through the clamp spring and is arranged inside the clamp shell, and the clamp spring is clamped in a space between the clamp vertical rod and the clamp shell;

the clamp vertical rod can slide in the clamp shell, and the clamp vertical rod can extend out of the clamp shell.

Optionally, the fixture vertical rod includes: an upper vertical rod and a lower vertical rod, wherein,

the tail part of the upper end vertical rod, which can extend out of the clamp shell, is a hook-shaped tail part, the hook-shaped tail part is clamped outside the clamp shell, and the collimator end cap to be fixed is fixed between the hook-shaped tail part and the clamp shell through the elasticity of the clamp spring;

the width of the lower vertical rod is larger than the diameter of the clamp spring, and the cross section of the lower vertical rod is rectangular.

Optionally, the fixture housing includes: a vertical housing and a clamp tail cap, wherein,

the vertical shell is a cylindrical shell with two open ends, and the diameter of the opening of the vertical shell extending out of the upper vertical rod is smaller than the diameter of the clamp spring;

the clamp tail cap wraps the lower end vertical rod.

Optionally, the clamp arm includes: vertical pole and dwang, anchor clamps mesa includes: a platform and a mounting cylinder, wherein,

the vertical rod is connected with the rotating rod through a rotatable connecting piece, the mounting cylinder is fixed on the platform, the vertical rod is inserted into the mounting cylinder, and the end of the rotating rod is fixed with the end cap clamp.

Optionally, the rotatable connection comprises: a connecting rod, wherein,

one end of the connecting rod is inserted into the rotating rod in an interference fit mode, and the other end of the connecting rod is inserted into the mounting clamping groove of the vertical rod;

the connecting rod is rotatable in the mounting clamping groove.

Optionally, the rotating rod includes: a curved rod and a curved surface fixture, wherein,

one end of the connecting rod is inserted into one end of the bent rod in an interference fit mode, and the other end of the bent rod is connected with the curved surface clamp;

the curved surface clamp comprises an upper curved surface and a lower curved surface, a connecting surface between the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface forms an arch-shaped part, and the end cap clamp is clamped on the arch-shaped part.

Optionally, the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface are both magnetic blocks, or one of the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface is a magnetic block and the other is an iron sheet.

Optionally, the platform includes: an upper translation stage and a lower translation stage, wherein,

the upper translation stage is movable in a horizontal direction on the lower translation stage.

Optionally, the mounting cylinder is mounted on the upper translation table top, and the vertical rod is fixed by a screw penetrating through the side surface of the mounting cylinder.

In the embodiment of the utility model, a clamp table top, a clamp arm and an end cap clamp are arranged, wherein the clamp table top is connected with the clamp arm; the end cap clamp is fixed on the clamp arm, namely the end cap clamp can fix the end cap, and the end cap clamp is fixed on the clamp arm, meanwhile, the clamp arm is connected with the clamp table surface, that is, the end cap is fixed through the device, so that the condition that the end cap deviates from the focus position when the end cap is wiped under a microscope due to artificial shake can be avoided, and a collimator does not need to be repeatedly moved to search for the focus. By adopting the technical scheme, the problems of lower wiping efficiency of the collimator end cap and the like in the related art are solved, and the technical effect of improving the wiping efficiency of the collimator end cap is realized.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the utility model and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions of the prior art, the drawings which are used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described, and it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without inventive effort.

FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a fixture for a collimator end cap according to an embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of an end cap clamp according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a clamp vertical bar according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a clamp housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a clamp arm according to an embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a rotatable connection according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a rotary lever according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a curved clamp according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural view of a platform according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 10 is a schematic structural view of a mounting cylinder according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

Detailed Description

In order that those skilled in the art will better understand the present utility model, a technical solution in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which it is apparent that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making any inventive effort, shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and the claims of the present utility model and the above figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate such that the embodiments of the utility model described herein may be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

It should be noted that the fixing device of the collimator end cap may be, but not limited to, used for fixing the end cap, the lens, and the like, which need to be fixed.

In this embodiment, a fixing device for a collimator end cap is provided, fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing device for a collimator end cap according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1, including: a clamp table 102, a clamp arm 104, and an end cap clamp 106, wherein the clamp table 102 is connected to the clamp arm 104; the end cap clamp 106 is secured to the clamp arm 104.

In an alternative embodiment, the fixture table is placed stably, so that the whole device cannot shake, the collimator end cap is prevented from shaking and deviating from the focus position when the end cap is wiped under a microscope due to artificial shake, and the collimator end cap does not need to be moved repeatedly to find the focus.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an end cap fixture according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 2, the end cap fixture 106 includes: a clamp housing 106-2, a clamp vertical rod 106-4 and a clamp spring 106-6, wherein the clamp vertical rod 106-4 passes through the clamp spring 106-6 and is installed inside the clamp housing 106-2, and the clamp spring 106-6 is clamped in a space between the clamp vertical rod 106-4 and the clamp housing 106-2; the clamp mount 106-4 is slidable within the clamp housing 106-2 and the clamp mount 106-4 may extend out of the clamp housing 106-2.

In an alternative embodiment, the end cap fixture is composed of a fixture housing, a fixture vertical rod and a fixture spring, wherein the material of the fixture vertical rod can be but not limited to copper material, the foremost end of the fixture vertical rod is the thinnest, the foremost end is in a bent hook shape, and the foremost end is in a bent hook shape so as to be similar to the side shape of the end cap and the lens, so that the end cap and the lens can be better fixed.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a clip vertical rod according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 3, the clip vertical rod 106-4 includes: the upper end vertical rod 106-42 and the lower end vertical rod 106-44, wherein the tail part of the upper end vertical rod 106-42, which can extend out of the clamp shell 106-2, is a hook-shaped tail part, the hook-shaped tail part is clamped outside the clamp shell 106-2, and the collimator end cap 100 to be fixed is fixed between the hook-shaped tail part and the clamp shell 106-2 through the elastic force of the clamp spring 106-6; the diameter of the lower vertical rod 106-44 is larger than the diameter of the clamp spring 106-6.

In an alternative embodiment, the width of any position of the clip vertical bar is smaller than the inner diameter of the corresponding cover part of the clip housing, the clip spring is positioned at the foremost end of the clip vertical bar, the inner diameter of the clip spring is consistent with the width of the thinnest part of the clip vertical bar, the part of the clip housing which is contacted with the foremost end of the clip spring is conical, wherein the inner diameter of the conical foremost end of the clip housing is smaller than the outer diameter of the clip spring, the outer diameter of the clip spring is smaller than the width of the rest part of the clip vertical bar and smaller than the inner diameter of the rest cover part of the clip housing, so that the clip vertical bar is conveniently pushed for clamping the clip spring. The widest part of the clamp vertical rod is larger than the inner diameters of the narrowest end and the thinner end of the clamp shell and smaller than the inner diameter of the widest part of the clamp shell, so that the clamp vertical rod can be pushed for a certain distance.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of a fixture housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 4, the fixture housing 106-2 includes: the vertical shell 106-22 and the clamp tail cap 106-24, wherein the vertical shell 106-22 is a cylindrical shell with two open ends, and the diameter of the opening of the vertical shell 106-22, which extends out of the upper vertical rod 106-42, is smaller than the diameter of the clamp spring 106-6; the clamp tail cap 106-24 wraps around the lower end stem 106-44.

In an alternative embodiment, the material of the clamp housing may be, but is not limited to, teflon material, which is selected to protect the sides of the end cap from frictional scratches when the end cap is removed. The clamp tail cap can be a hollow cylinder, two opposite slender clamping grooves are formed in the inner side of the clamp tail cap, the width of each clamping groove is consistent with the thickness of the clamp vertical rod, the length of each clamping groove is consistent with the length of the widest part of the clamp vertical rod, and two ends of the clamp vertical rod are conveniently embedded. Through pushing the clamp tail cap, the clamp spring can drive the clamp vertical rod to move forwards, the end cap or the lens can be placed into the hook at the forefront end, and the clamp tail cap can be fixed after being stopped pushing.

In an alternative embodiment, the clip tail cap may wrap around the lower stem in a manner that includes, but is not limited to, the lower stem being inserted into a slot in the clip tail cap.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a clamp arm according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 5, the clamp arm 104 includes: a vertical bar 104-2 and a rotating bar 104-4, the clamp table 102 comprising: the device comprises a platform 102-2 and a mounting barrel 102-4, wherein the vertical rod 104-2 is connected with the rotating rod 104-4 through a rotatable connecting piece, the mounting barrel 102-4 is fixed on the platform 102-2, the vertical rod 104-2 is inserted into the mounting barrel 102-4, and the end of the rotating rod 104-4 is fixed with the end cap clamp 106.

In an alternative embodiment, the vertical rod part of the clamp arm is inserted into a mounting cylinder on the adjustable platform, and is fixed on the side surface of the mounting cylinder by using a screw, and the vertical rod can move in the vertical direction by loosening the screw, so that the height of the device and the end cap clamp can be conveniently adjusted.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of a rotatable connection according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 6, the rotatable connection comprising: the connecting rod 104-6, wherein one end of the connecting rod 104-6 is inserted into the rotating rod 104-4 in an interference fit manner, and the other end of the connecting rod 104-6 is inserted into the mounting clamping groove of the vertical rod 104-2; the connecting rod 104-6 is rotatable within the mounting slot.

In an alternative embodiment, a connecting rod is used between the rotating rod and the vertical rod, the vertical rod and the connecting rod are hollow cylinders, the outer diameter of the connecting rod is smaller than the inner diameter of the vertical rod, and the outer diameter of the connecting rod is smaller than the width and thickness of the rotating rod. The top of vertical pole is equipped with a draw-in groove, and the width and the degree of depth of draw-in groove are unanimous with the external diameter of connecting rod, and the length of draw-in groove is unanimous with the internal diameter of vertical pole. The side wall of the vertical rod is provided with a small hole, the diameter of the small hole is consistent with the outer diameter of the connecting rod, and the connecting rod can be just inserted into the clamping groove after passing through the small hole.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of a rotating lever according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 7, the rotating lever 104-4 includes: the bending rod 104-42 and the curved clamp 104-44, wherein one end of the connecting rod 104-6 is inserted into one end of the bending rod 104-42 in an interference fit mode, and the other end of the bending rod 104-42 is connected with the curved clamp 104-44; the curved surface clamp 104-44 comprises an upper curved surface 104-442 and a lower curved surface 104-444, the connecting surface between the upper curved surface 104-442 and the lower curved surface 104-444 forms an arched part, and the end cap clamp 106 is clamped on the arched part.

In an alternative embodiment, one end of the rotating rod is provided with a curved clamp, the contact part between the bottom of the curved clamp and the rotating rod can be fixed by using a screw, and the contact part between the lower curved surface and the upper curved surface can be fixed by using a screw.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a curved surface fixture according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 8, the upper curved surfaces 104-442 and the lower curved surfaces 104-444 are magnetic blocks, or one of the upper curved surfaces 104-442 and the lower curved surfaces 104-444 is a magnetic block and the other is an iron sheet.

In an alternative embodiment, the bottom and the top of the curved clamp are both curved surfaces, and a silica gel pad can be arranged on the lower curved surface or the surface of the lower curved surface to prevent the magnet or the iron sheet from falling off when the end cap clamp is used. The end cap clamp has the advantages of simple structure and easy opening and closing, and is convenient to take and put and fix. The direction of the end cap clamp can be changed by rotating the rotating rod so as to observe and wipe the end face of the end cap under a microscope.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a platform according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 9, the platform 102-2 includes: an upper translation stage 102-22 and a lower translation stage 102-24, wherein the upper translation stage 102-22 is movable in a horizontal direction on the lower translation stage 102-24.

In an alternative embodiment, the platform includes two adjustment knobs, by which the position of the end cap clamp can be fine tuned for viewing under a microscope.

In an exemplary embodiment, fig. 10 is a schematic structural view of a mounting cylinder according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and as shown in fig. 10, the mounting cylinder 102-4 is mounted on the upper translation stage 102-22, and the vertical rod 104-2 is fixed by screws penetrating through the side of the mounting cylinder 102-4.

In an alternative embodiment, the upper translation table may be fixed with a mounting cylinder, the mounting cylinder is a hollow cylinder, the bottom is provided with threads, and the mounting cylinder may be fixed on the upper translation table by using screws. A screw hole can be arranged on the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder, so that the vertical rod is fixed by using a screw.

It should be noted that, the fixing device of the collimator end cap provided by the application can be used for adjusting the end cap position when the end face of the collimator end cap is wiped. The different types of collimator end caps can employ a mating end cap fixture, and then the position of the end cap fixture can be changed by adjusting the displacement platform, the sleeve and the rotating rod, thereby changing the observation position of the end cap in the microscope, and then wiping the end cap.

The above description is only of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model, but various modifications and variations can be made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the principle of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims (8)

1. A collimator end cap securement device, comprising: a clamp table, a clamp arm and an end cap clamp, wherein,

the clamp table top is connected with the clamp arm;

the end cap clamp is fixed on the clamp arm;

wherein, the end cap fixture comprises: the clamp comprises a clamp shell, a clamp vertical rod and a clamp spring, wherein the clamp vertical rod penetrates through the clamp spring and is arranged inside the clamp shell, and the clamp spring is clamped in a space between the clamp vertical rod and the clamp shell;

the clamp vertical rod can slide in the clamp shell, and the clamp vertical rod can extend out of the clamp shell;

wherein, anchor clamps montant includes: an upper vertical rod and a lower vertical rod, wherein,

the tail part of the upper end vertical rod, which can extend out of the clamp shell, is a hook-shaped tail part, the hook-shaped tail part is clamped outside the clamp shell, and the collimator end cap to be fixed is fixed between the hook-shaped tail part and the clamp shell through the elasticity of the clamp spring;

the width of the lower vertical rod is larger than the diameter of the clamp spring, and the cross section of the lower vertical rod is rectangular.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clamp housing comprises: a vertical housing and a clamp tail cap, wherein,

the vertical shell is a cylindrical shell with two open ends, and the diameter of the opening of the vertical shell extending out of the upper vertical rod is smaller than the diameter of the clamp spring;

the clamp tail cap wraps the lower end vertical rod.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clamp arm comprises: vertical pole and dwang, anchor clamps mesa includes: a platform and a mounting cylinder, wherein,

the vertical rod is connected with the rotating rod through a rotatable connecting piece, the mounting cylinder is fixed on the platform, the vertical rod is inserted into the mounting cylinder, and the end of the rotating rod is fixed with the end cap clamp.

4. A device according to claim 3, wherein the rotatable connection comprises: a connecting rod, wherein,

one end of the connecting rod is inserted into the rotating rod in an interference fit mode, and the other end of the connecting rod is inserted into the mounting clamping groove of the vertical rod;

the connecting rod is rotatable in the mounting clamping groove.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the rotating lever comprises: a curved rod and a curved surface fixture, wherein,

one end of the connecting rod is inserted into one end of the bent rod in an interference fit mode, and the other end of the bent rod is connected with the curved surface clamp;

the curved surface clamp comprises an upper curved surface and a lower curved surface, a connecting surface between the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface forms an arch-shaped part, and the end cap clamp is clamped on the arch-shaped part.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface are each magnetic blocks, or wherein one of the upper curved surface and the lower curved surface is a magnetic block and the other is a sheet of iron.

7. A device according to claim 3, wherein the platform comprises: an upper translation stage and a lower translation stage, wherein,

the upper translation stage is movable in a horizontal direction on the lower translation stage.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the mounting cylinder is mounted on the upper translation stage and the vertical rod is secured by screws threaded through sides of the mounting cylinder.