KR20170091338A - Ball lens cleaning apparatus capable of cleaning and drying - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus for a ball lens, capable of washing and drying the same. The washing apparatus is capable of removing foreign matters from a surface of the ball lens while washing and drying the processed ball lens. More specifically, the washing apparatus for washing and drying the ball lens (L) comprises: a carrier (100); a washing chamber (200); and a control unit. The carrier (100) comprises a washing holder (110) in which the ball lens (L) is accommodated. The washing chamber (200) comprises: an accommodation space (210) provided inside the washing chamber (200) to accommodate a washing solution; a lifting apparatus (220) vertically moving along a rail groove (221) formed in an upward direction on one surface of the washing chamber (200) and inserting the carrier (100) into the accommodation space (210); and a temperature control apparatus (230) capable of adjusting the inner temperature of the washing chamber (200), wherein the control unit is capable of controlling the washing chamber (200).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a ball lens cleaning apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cleaning device for a ball lens capable of cleaning and drying foreign objects adhering to the surface of the ball lens through washing and drying of the processed ball lens.

More specifically, the carrier 100; A cleaning chamber 200; And a control unit for controlling the rotation of the ball lens L. The cleaning apparatus 100 includes a cleaning holder 110 for receiving the ball lens L, A receiving space 210 provided inside the washing chamber 200 to receive the washing solution; A lifting device 220 that moves along the rail groove 221 formed on one surface of the cleaning chamber 200 and draws the carrier 100 into the accommodation space 210; And a temperature control device (230) capable of controlling the temperature inside the washing chamber (200), wherein the control part is capable of controlling the operation of the washing chamber (200) Cleaning device.

Recently, as the amount of multimedia used increases, the amount of data to be transmitted also increases, so that a high-performance ball lens for high-speed transmission of the optical communication module is used. In addition, since optical products such as digital cameras and cameras mounted on mobile phones are becoming smaller and lighter, products using ball lenses that are smaller and lighter in weight than general lenses are increasing.

Such a ball lens is mainly made of a glass material in order to solve the problems of refractive index and thermal deformation, and a method of manufacturing a ball lens includes a method of processing a glass ball obtained by dropping a melted glass into a solution such as water, there is a method of obtaining a ball lens by finishing and polishing a raw material in the form of stripe or block.

In particular, since the ball lens requires high precision, the surface of the ball lens is processed several times to have a smooth and precise spherical shape.

However, a ball lens manufactured through a plurality of processes may adhere to the surface of a ball lens or a foreign material such as cutting oil or an abrasive used during processing. In the case of a ball lens having a minute size, It is difficult to grasp the foreign matter on the surface with the naked eye and the foreign matter can remain on the surface.

If the foreign matter remains on the surface of the ball lens as described above, the light received by the ball lens is reflected on the foreign object, and scattering of light occurs, so that the focus can not be obtained and the light collection efficiency is lowered.

Therefore, the finished ball lens needs a cleaning process to remove foreign substances on the surface.

On the other hand, in relation to the cleaning device for cleaning the lens, Registration Practice Model No. 20-0246383 describes a cleaning bath of a spectacle lens ultrasonic cleaner.

The above prior art relates to a washing tub of a spectacle lens ultrasonic washing machine, and more particularly to a washing tub of a spectacle lens ultrasonic washing machine comprising a plurality of corrosion tanks (10) (11) installed inside a washer main body (M); A first general water washing tank 20, a plurality of neutral water washing tubs 30, 31, and 31, which are arranged in a row on a side of a corrosion bath in order to clean a spectacle lens whose surfaces have been corroded with general water, neutral water and ultrapure water, A plurality of washing tanks comprising a second general water washing tank (40) (41) and an ultrapure water washing tank (50), (53); An elevating means for vertically elevating and lowering the pallet 70 mounted with the spectacle lens 75 which can be cleaned while passing through a plurality of washing tanks successively arranged in a row on the side of the corrosion tanks, a power generating and transmitting portion, The washing tub 41 of the second general water washing tank 40 of the washing tub 41 is connected to the palette 70 mounted with the spectacle lens 75 mounted thereon, The cleaning tub 45 is formed higher than the other cleaning tubs 40 and 50 arranged on both left and right sides so as to be completely immersed in the washing water up to the upper end of the spectacle lens and the pallet , And the cleaning tub 45 has a double wall structure in which the inner and outer walls 42 and 43 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

However, in the above-described technique, when cleaning a ball lens having a fine size with a device for cleaning a spectacle lens, there is a risk of leaving the pallet. Therefore, a separate means for mounting and cleaning the ball lens is needed.

In addition, after the ball lens is cleaned, a drying process is required to prevent the cleaning solution from remaining on the surface. Since the above-described technique is provided with a separate drying device for drying, the installation cost and manufacturing cost are increased, When exposed to air in order to move to a drying apparatus, the cleaning liquid remaining on the surface is naturally evaporated, and there is a possibility that an evaporation mark is left on the surface of the lens.

Accordingly, it is required to develop a cleaning device having a drying function, which can clean a fine-size ball lens and does not have a separate drying device.

Registration Practical Utility Model No. 20-0246383 (issued on 22nd October 2001)

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning device for a ball lens capable of cleaning and drying foreign objects on the surface of the ball lens through washing and drying of the processed ball lens have.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning device for a ball lens, which can be cleaned and dried with improved productivity by washing and drying a plurality of ball lenses in a single cleaning process.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a cleaning device for a ball lens which can be cleaned and dried without requiring a separate drying device by allowing cleaning and drying with one cleaning device.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a cleaning device for a ball lens, which can be cleaned and dried, by which the process of cleaning and drying the ball lens can be controlled according to a value input by a user.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning device for a ball lens, which can be cleaned and dried, by preventing the cleaning solution from evaporating and avoiding the toxicity and odor of the cleaning solution by accommodating the cleaning chamber in the case.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning device for a ball lens, comprising: a carrier; Washing room; And a control unit, wherein the carrier includes a cleaning holder for receiving the ball lens, wherein the cleaning chamber is disposed inside the cleaning chamber, space; A lifting device which moves along the rail groove formed on one surface of the cleaning chamber and draws the carrier into the receiving space; And a temperature control device capable of controlling the temperature inside the washing chamber, and the control part can control the operation of the washing chamber.

The cleaning device for a ball lens according to the present invention has a remarkable effect of removing foreign substances on the surface of the ball lens through washing and drying of the processed ball lens.

The present invention has a remarkable effect that the working efficiency is improved by washing and drying a plurality of ball lenses through one cleaning process.

The present invention has a remarkable effect of cost saving by not having a separate drying device by designing a washing chamber capable of performing a washing and drying process.

The present invention has a remarkable effect of increasing the cleaning efficiency by simultaneously cleaning and rinsing the ball lens through vertical movement within the cleaning solution.

The present invention has a remarkable effect that the process of cleaning and drying the ball lens can be carried out according to a set value desired by the user.

The present invention has the remarkable effect of preventing evaporation of the cleaning solution, avoiding the toxicity and odor of the cleaning solution and safely working by accommodating the cleaning chamber inside the case.

1 shows a configuration of a cleaning holder according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 schematically shows the inlet of a cleaning holder into a carrier according to the invention.
3 and 3A are a front view and a right side view of the configuration of the ball lens cleaning apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a ball lens cleaning apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates a configuration of a ball lens cleaning apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
6 schematically shows a configuration of a control box according to the present invention.
7 shows a conventional lens cleaning apparatus.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings and the inventor can properly define the concept of the term to describe its invention in the best possible way And should be construed in accordance with the principles and meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, various equivalents And variations are possible.

Before describing the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be noted that the present invention is not described or specifically described with respect to a known configuration that can be easily added by a person skilled in the art, Let the sound be revealed.

The present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for cleaning and drying a ball lens L including a carrier 100, a cleaning chamber 200 and a control unit, wherein the carrier 100 includes a cleaning holder The washing chamber 200 is provided inside the washing chamber 200 and includes a receiving space 210 formed to receive the washing solution and a rail groove formed in a height direction on one surface of the washing chamber 200 A lifting device 220 for moving the carrier 100 in the vertical direction along the path 220 and drawing the carrier 100 into the receiving space 210 and a temperature control device 230 for controlling the temperature inside the washing chamber 200 And the control unit is capable of controlling the operation of the cleaning chamber 200. The present invention also relates to a cleaning apparatus for a ball lens.

The structure of the carrier 100 constituting the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a configuration of a cleaning holder according to the present invention.

1 of the accompanying drawings, a carrier 100 is formed by a pair of carrier plates 100a facing each other at regular intervals and a plurality of carrier rods 100b connecting the pair of carrier plates 100a .

The carrier rod 100b is connected to the edge of the carrier plate 100a and the cleaning holder 110 can be inserted into the space formed inside the carrier rod 100b.

At this time, the carrier rod 100b is formed with protrusions at regular intervals, and these protrusions help prevent the drawn cleaning holder 110 from moving back and forth.

Such a carrier 100 can receive the cleaning holder 110 and clean the ball lens L. [

The cleaning holder 110, which can receive and clean the ball lens L, will now be described with reference to FIG. 2 of the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 2 schematically shows the inlet of a cleaning holder into a carrier according to the invention.

The cleaning holder 110 is divided into a first cleaning holder 111 and a second cleaning holder 112. The first cleaning holder 111 will be described with reference to FIG.

The first cleaning holder 111 is recessed on one surface of the first cleaning holder 111 so that a plurality of inlet grooves 111a are formed so that the ball lens L can be provided. At this time, the ball lens L is received in the depressed portion of the lead-in groove 111a.

The first cleaning holder 111 containing the ball lens L in the lead-in groove 111a is led into the second cleaning holder 112. [

The second cleaning holder 112 is mutually joined to form a cavity in which the first cleaning holder 111 can be received, and a plurality of air gaps 112a are formed at positions corresponding to the cavities.

The cleaning solution is drawn through the plurality of air gaps 112a formed in the second cleaning holder 112 to clean the ball lenses L housed in the first cleaning holder 111. [

The cavity 112a is formed to be smaller than the shape of the ball lens L so that the ball lens L does not escape during the cleaning process and the first cleaning holder 111 in which the ball lens L is accommodated The second cleaning holder 112 is accommodated in the carrier 100 through a separate coupling device (not shown in the drawing) so that the second cleaning holder 112 can be accommodated in the carrier 100 (see FIG.

As described above, the cleaning holder 110, in which the ball lens L is accommodated, allows the carrier 100 to clean the ball lens L through the cleaning chamber 200.

The construction and the embodiment of the cleaning chamber 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 3A of the accompanying drawings.

Example  1. Cleaning device for the ball lens to clean the ball lens in the cleaning chamber

3 and 3A are a front view and a right side view of the configuration of the ball lens cleaning apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3, the cleaning chamber 200 includes a receiving space 210, a lifting device 220, and a temperature control device 230. As shown in FIG.

The accommodation space 210 is provided in the inside of the cleaning chamber 200 and is in the form of a hexahedron with its top surface opened, and a cleaning solution capable of cleaning the ball lens L is accommodated in the accommodation space 210 .

At this time, either the C-500M solution or the RO solution and the IPA solution should be used as the cleaning solution.

The C-500M solution is a solution used as a cleansing agent for optical LCDs.

The RO solution is often called "Reverse Osmosis (RO) - water" and refers to water with all ions removed by reverse osmosis. Particularly, it is used as a cleaning solution for electronic parts because it removes ions and removes salt and pollutants in water at the same time.

IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) solution dissolves nonpolar materials and easily evaporates without leaving any unevenness. It is widely used as a cleansing liquid for IT parts such as semiconductors and LCDs.

Use the above three solutions to clean the ball lens (L).

In addition, the accommodating space 210 is made detachable so that the accommodating space 210 can be easily cleaned, and can be separated from the cleaning chamber 200 if necessary.

In addition, the accommodation space 210 is formed with a discharge port 210a through which the cleaning solution can be discharged.

The elevating device 220 moves vertically along a rail groove 221 formed in a height direction on one surface of the cleaning chamber 200.

The lifting device 200 also functions to immerse the carrier 100 in the cleaning solution accommodated in the accommodation space 210 by being coupled with the carrier 100. The lifting device 200 is configured to lift the carrier 100 so that the carrier 100 can be coupled with the lifting device 200 The lower end of the apparatus 200 includes a lifting plate 222 that can seat the carrier 100.

The lifting plate 222 which is perpendicular to the lifting device 200 and is horizontal to the bottom is formed with a pair of lifting protrusions 222a protruding in the height direction so that the lifting protrusions 222a and the carrier 100 are fitted So that they can be firmly combined with each other.

At this time, the elevating device 200 should design the moving shaft 220a so that it can be drawn into the receiving space 210.

The lifting device 200 has the effect of simultaneously cleaning and rinsing the carrier 100 in which the ball lens L is housed by moving up and down.

The temperature control unit 230 controls the temperature inside the cleaning chamber 200. Although the temperature control device 230 is shown as being installed on the lower end of the washing chamber 200, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The temperature control device 230 includes a heating unit and a cooling unit (not shown in the figure) for adjusting the temperature inside the washing chamber 200, and the temperature of the inside of the washing room 200 can be adjusted by adjusting the heating unit and the cooling unit .

The heat generating means is made of heat wire or the like so that the temperature inside the washing chamber 200 can be raised.

When the heated cleaning solution is used for cleaning the ball lens L, the temperature control device 230 may maintain the temperature of the heated cleaning solution during the cleaning process. At this time, a temperature sensor capable of sensing the temperature inside the cleaning chamber 200 is additionally provided so that the control unit can control the temperature control unit 230 according to the temperature inside the cleaning chamber 200.

In addition, an ultrasonic wave generator (not shown in the figure) for generating ultrasonic waves is additionally provided in the washing chamber 200 so that the ball lens L can be cleaned through ultrasonic waves.

The ball lens L may be cleaned through the receiving space 210 and the cleaning solution contained in the cleaning chamber 200. If the ball lens L is not subjected to a separate drying process, And the evaporation marks on the surface may be left on the surface.

Further, if the carrier 100 that has not dried the cleaning solution is transported, a problem such as that the cleaning solution may appear on the user and the surroundings during transportation may occur.

In order to prevent the above case, the conventional washing apparatus is provided with a drying device separately, and the washing product is dried by moving the washing product to the drying device. In this case, there is a possibility that the washing solution is evaporated into the air during transportation, There is an inconvenience that an additional drying apparatus should be purchased.

Therefore, the ball lens L washed in the conventional washing chamber 200 can be dried without a separate drying device, which will be described with reference to FIG. 4 of the accompanying drawings.

Example  2. Cleaning device for ball lenses, which can dry the ball lens washed through the cleaning chamber

First, before describing the second embodiment, it is emphasized that the parts overlapping with the first embodiment will not be described again. This is the same in other embodiments to be described later.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the cleaned ball lens L can be dried through the cleaning chamber 200 described above. This will be described with reference to FIG. 4 of the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a ball lens cleaning apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The cleaning solution is not present in the cleaning chamber 200 through the outlet 210a or the accommodation space 210 containing the cleaning solution.

The temperature of the ball lens L can be increased by raising the temperature to the vaporization point at which the cleaning solution is vaporized through the temperature control device 230 capable of controlling the temperature inside the cleaning chamber 200.

At this time, the lifting and lowering device 220 may move up and down during the drying process in order to remove the cleaning solution that is not vaporized or accumulated in the cleaning holder 110, or to vaporize the cleaning solution.

Since the ball lens L moves and dries through the vertical movement of the carrier 100, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of evaporation marks that may remain on the ball lens L surface.

Since the ball lens L can be cleaned and dried through the cleaning chamber 200 as described above, there is no need to additionally provide a separate drying device, thereby reducing the cost.

However, although both the washing and drying can be performed through one washing chamber 200, it is difficult to manage and store the washing solution contained in the washing chamber 200 during drying, and the operation time becomes long.

Accordingly, the cleaning device for a ball lens according to the present invention can be configured such that a plurality of cleaning chambers 200 can be arranged in a row in a row on one side as a third embodiment, This will be described with reference to FIG.

Example  3. A cleaning device for a ball lens comprising a plurality of cleaning chambers, the cleaning and drying being possible.

In the present invention, a plurality of cleaning chambers 200 may be arranged in a row, and a plurality of cleaning chambers 200 may be arranged side by side on one side, which will be described with reference to FIG. 5 of the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 5 illustrates a configuration of a ball lens cleaning apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The ball lens L can be cleaned several times through the cleaning chamber 200 containing the C-500M solution, the RO solution, and the IPA solution by arranging the plurality of cleaning chambers 200 in one row in a row, ≪ / RTI > Further, in order to use another cleaning solution, the cleaning solution can be cleaned in the cleaning chamber 200 having the accommodation space 210 in which the desired cleaning solution is accommodated, without having to discharge the accommodation solution from the accommodation space 210.

The elevating device 220 moves the rail groove 221 and the rail groove 221 is formed by the vertical rail groove 221a formed in the vertical direction and the horizontal rail groove 221b formed in the horizontal direction, 220 can move along the vertical rail groove 221a and the horizontal rail groove 221b to the desired cleaning chamber 200 and the accommodation space 210. [

The elevating device 220 is moved through a control signal of the control unit. The control box 300, which can operate the control unit to move the user to a desired washing chamber 200, is installed outside.

It is possible to move the lifting device 220 through the control unit and the control box 300 and to automate the washing and drying process of the ball lens L through the present invention.

Meanwhile, the outside of the cleaning apparatus according to the present invention may be a case 400. A door 410 is formed on a surface of the cleaning apparatus facing the surface on which the rail groove 221 is formed, so that the cleaning chamber can be received .

At this time, the door 410 is formed of a transparent material and a first door 410a formed at a position corresponding to the accommodation space 210 so that the detachable accommodation space 210 can come out of the case 400, And a second door 410b that can see the inside of the apparatus and can remove the carrier 100 from the lifting device 220. [

It is possible to prevent evaporation of the washing solution through the case 400 and to prevent toxicity and odor of the washing solution.

6 schematically shows a configuration of a control box according to the present invention.

The control box 300 includes an operation unit 310 that can be operated by a user and a display unit 320 that allows the user to confirm the operation state of the cleaning chamber 200.

The control box 300 is located outside the cleaning apparatus and the case 400 so that the user can easily operate the control box 300.

7 shows a conventional lens cleaning apparatus.

On the other hand, what has been described above with reference also to Figs. 1 to 6 is that,

And it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 so far as various designs can be made within the technical scope thereof.

100: Carrier 100a: Carrier plate
100b: carrier rod 110: cleaning holder
111: first cleaning holder 112: second cleaning holder
200: cleaning chamber 210: accommodation space
210a: outlet 220: elevating device
220a: moving shaft 221: rail groove
221a: vertical rail groove 221b: horizontal rail groove
222: Rising steel plate 222a: Incoming projection
230: Temperature control device 300: Control box
310: Operation section 320:
400: Case 410: Door
410a: first door 410b: second door

Claims (12)

Carrier (100); A cleaning chamber 200; And a control unit, wherein the ball lens L is cleaned and dried,
The carrier (100)
And a cleaning holder 110 for receiving the ball lens L,
The washing chamber (200)
A receiving space 210 provided inside the washing chamber 200 to receive the washing solution;
A lifting device 220 that moves along the rail groove 221 formed on one side of the cleaning chamber 200 and draws the carrier 100 into the accommodation space 210; And
And a temperature control device (230) capable of controlling the temperature inside the washing chamber (200)
Wherein,
Wherein the operation of the cleaning chamber (200) can be controlled by controlling the operation of the cleaning chamber (200).
The method according to claim 1,
The cleaning holder 110 includes:
A first cleaning holder 111 having a plurality of recesses 111a formed in one surface thereof so that the ball lens L can be provided; And
And a second cleaning holder 112 forming a cavity in which the first cleaning holder 111 can be received therein and having a plurality of voids 112a at positions corresponding to the cavities, A cleaning device for a ball lens, characterized in that it can be cleaned and dried.
The method according to claim 1,
The washing chamber (200)
And an ultrasonic wave generator for generating ultrasonic waves inside the cleaning device.
The method according to claim 1,
The washing chamber (200)
And a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature inside the cleaning chamber 200. The cleaning device for a ball lens according to claim 1,
The method according to claim 1,
The washing chamber (200)
Wherein the plurality of cleaning chambers (200) can be arranged in a row in a row on one side.
The method according to claim 1,
The elevating device 220 includes:
And a lifting plate (222) capable of placing the carrier (100) at a lower end of the lifting plate (222).
The method according to claim 1,
The washing chamber (200)
And an ultrasonic wave generator for generating ultrasonic waves inside the cleaning device.
The method according to claim 1,
The accommodation space (210)
Wherein the cleaning device is detachable from the cleaning chamber.
The method according to claim 1,
The control unit is controlled through a control box 300 installed outside the cleaning chamber 200,
The control box (300)
And a display unit (320) for allowing the user to check the operation state of the cleaning chamber (200).
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the cleaning solution is one of a C-500M solution, an RO solution, and an IPA solution.
The method according to claim 1,
The rail groove (221)
And a horizontal rail groove (221b) formed in a horizontal direction, wherein the vertical rail groove (221a) is formed in a vertical direction on one side of the horizontal rail groove (221a).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
And a case (400) having a door (410) formed on a surface thereof facing the surface on which the rail groove (221) is formed and accommodating the washing chamber (200) Cleaning device for lenses.

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