TWI645624B - Plug device of optical modules - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an insertion and removal device for simultaneously inserting and removing at least two optical modules, wherein the insertion and removal device is disposed in a casing, and includes a first circuit board, a first connection module, and an activity. Module. The first connection module includes a plurality of electrical connectors, and the movable module includes a plate body, at least one frame body, and at least one combined component. The electrical connector is disposed on the first circuit board. The frame body is connected to the front plate body and includes a plurality of receiving portions. The optical modules are respectively accommodated in the receiving portion, and the combined member can fix and disengage the plate body and the housing.

Description

Optical module insertion and removal device

The invention relates to a plugging device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an insertion and removal device that can simultaneously insert and remove at least two optical modules.

With the proliferation of computers and the rapid development of network technologies, the use of the Internet can quickly obtain data or provide services. Optoelectronic communication can provide fast and a large amount of information transmission. Therefore, the optoelectronic industry is valued by people from all walks of life and related industries. The photovoltaic industry, which is currently in rapid development, is an application field that combines electronics and optics. One of the important key components is an optical module, which includes at least one optical transmitter (Transmitter) and a light receiver (Receiver) or integrated into a transceiver (Transceiver).

In general, the plug-in device is connected to a plurality of optical modules when in use. However, when maintenance or replacement is required, the user must manually remove and/or insert the aforementioned optical module, resulting in an increase in operation time and a decrease in maintenance efficiency. Therefore, how to solve the above problems has become an important issue.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a plugging device for simultaneously inserting and removing two or more optical modules, wherein the plugging and unloading device The device is disposed in a housing and includes a first circuit board, a first connection module, and a movable module. The first connection module includes a plurality of electrical connectors, and the movable module includes a plate body, at least one frame body, and at least one combined component. The electrical connector is disposed on the first circuit board. The frame body is connected to the front plate body and includes a plurality of receiving portions. The optical modules are respectively accommodated in the receiving portion, and the combined member can fix and disengage the plate body and the housing.

In an embodiment of the invention, after the frame is guided into the casing, the frame is fixed to the casing by the composite member.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame body includes at least one elastic portion, and the elastic portion extends toward the receiving portion.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame body includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins disposed on an outer wall surface of the frame body.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame body includes at least one opening, and after the board body is fixed in the housing, the electrical connector is located at the opening.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame system is fixed to the plate body by screwing, welding or riveting.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame body has a first guiding portion, and the first connecting module further includes a guiding member having a second guiding portion, wherein the first guiding portion is along the second guiding portion The lead portion moves in a limit position.

In an embodiment of the invention, the guiding member may form a cover disposed on the first circuit board and surrounding the electrical connector.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plugging device further includes at least one The light guide is disposed on the inner wall or the outer wall of the cover.

In an embodiment of the invention, the light guide is fixed to the inner or outer wall of the cover by means of hot melt, adhesive or locking screws.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cover body has a plurality of heat dissipation holes.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plugging and unplugging device includes a second connection module disposed on an opposite surface of the first circuit board.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plugging and unplugging device comprises a second circuit board and a second connecting module, and the second circuit board and the second connecting module are sequentially arranged in a stacking manner.

10‧‧‧ Ontology

11‧‧‧ Guide slot

20‧‧‧movable department

100‧‧‧shell

110‧‧‧ cover

120‧‧‧Base

200A‧‧‧first board

200B‧‧‧second board

210‧‧‧Lighting diode

300‧‧‧Electrical connector

400‧‧‧Guide members

401‧‧‧ vents

410‧‧‧Second guidance

500‧‧‧ light pipes

600‧‧‧ board

700‧‧‧ frame

710‧‧ ‧ partition

711‧‧‧Flexible Department

720‧‧‧ accommodating department

721‧‧‧ entrance

722‧‧‧ openings

730‧‧‧First Guidance

740‧‧‧heat fins

800‧‧‧Combined components

B‧‧‧ activity module

C1‧‧‧First connection module

C2‧‧‧Second connection module

F‧‧‧ front end

M‧‧‧ optical module

Fig. 1 is a view showing a plugging and unloading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view showing the plugging device of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing a guiding member in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5A is a schematic view showing a movable module in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5B is a schematic diagram showing the active module in another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6A is a schematic diagram showing a general optical module.

FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing the connection of the optical module to the active module in an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6C shows an optical module and a movable module inserted in an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic illustration of the housing.

Figure 6D is a schematic view showing the connection of an optical module to an electrical connector in an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6E is a schematic view showing the removal of an optical module from the plug-in device in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the connection of the plugging device and the optical module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing a movable module in another embodiment of the present invention.

The plugging device of the embodiment of the present invention will be described below. However, it will be readily understood that the embodiments of the present invention are susceptible to many specific embodiments of the invention and can The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning meaning It will be understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context or context of the present disclosure, and should not be in an idealized or overly formal manner. Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

First, the first and second embodiments of the present invention are provided in a housing 100, and include a first circuit board 200A, at least one first connection module C1, and at least one active module. B, wherein the first connection module The C1 includes a plurality of electrical connectors 300, at least one guiding member 400, and at least one light pipe 500, and the movable module B includes a plate 600, at least one frame 700, and at least one combined member 800.

The housing 100 is formed by a combination of a cover 110 and a base 120, and an accommodation space is formed therebetween. The first circuit board 200 and the first connection module C1 can be accommodated in the accommodating space, and the movable module B can be detachably connected to the housing 100 and enter the accommodating space. The specific structure of each of the first connection module C1 and the activity module B will be described below.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing guide member 400. As shown in the third and fourth embodiments, in the embodiment, the electrical connector 300 and the guiding member 400 are disposed on the first circuit board 200A, and the guiding member 400 can form a cover around the electrical connection. In addition to being a guiding function, the device 300 can further function as a function of avoiding electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the electrical connector 300 and other electronic components in the housing 100. The light pipe 500 can be fixed on the inner wall and the outer surface of the cover by means of, for example, hot-melt, adhesive or locking screws, one end of which is adjacent to the light-emitting diode 210 on the first circuit board 200, and the other end of which is connected by the plug-in device. The front end F is exposed, so that the light of the LED 210 can be guided to the front end F of the housing 100, and the user can know the state of use of the optical module M by observing the light guide 500.

The cover member 400 of the cover shape is formed with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 401 adjacent to the wall surface of the light emitting diode 210, thereby the light emitting diode 210 and The heat generated by the optical module is discharged. Further, the guiding member 400 is further formed with a second guiding portion 410 extending toward the Y-axis direction, for example, a guiding groove.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , the frame 700 of the movable module B can be fixed to the plate 600 by, for example, screwing, welding or riveting, and the combined member 800 can detach the plate 600 in a manner It is coupled to the housing 100 to in turn the housing 700 into the housing 100.

The internal space of each of the frames 700 may be divided by the partition 710 into a plurality of receiving portions 720. The foregoing partition plate 710 is formed with an elastic portion 711 extending toward the accommodating portion 720, and both ends of each of the accommodating portions 720 respectively form an inlet 721 and an opening 722. As shown in FIG. 3, when the frame 700 enters the housing 100, the electrical connector 300 of the first connection module C1 can be located at the aforementioned opening 722.

In the embodiment, the frame 700 further includes at least one first guiding portion 730 and a plurality of heat dissipating fins 740 formed on the outer wall surface of the frame 700. The shape and position of the first guiding portion 730 correspond to the shape and position of the second guiding portion 410 of the guiding member 400. Therefore, when the frame 700 enters the housing 100, the first guiding portion 730 It is slidable along the second guiding portion 410. The heat dissipation fins 740 are formed on the top side of the frame 700. It should be noted that when the frame 700 enters the housing 100, the light guide 500 is located between the heat dissipation fins 740 and the guiding member 400, and the heat dissipation fins There is a gap between the 740 and the light pipe 500, that is, the heat dissipation fins 740 do not directly contact the light pipe 500 to prevent the friction light pipe 500 from being worn and unnecessary heat energy when the frame 700 moves.

The following describes the connection procedure between the optical module and the plugging device. See 6A and 6B, the general optical module M includes a body 10 and a movable portion 20, and the movable portion 20 is slidable along the guide groove 11 on the body 10. When the user wants to connect the plurality of optical modules M to the plugging device at the same time, the optical module M can enter the receiving portion 720 through the inlet 721 of the frame 700 and be accommodated therein, and the elastic portion 711 on the partition 710 will be The movable portion 20 is contacted and provides an elastic force to fix the optical module M relative to the frame 700.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the user can fix the board 600 to the housing 100 by using the combination member 800, and the frame 700 enters the housing 100 and follows the second guide of the guiding member 400. The portion 410 slides, and the optical module M can be connected to the electrical connector 300.

When the user wants to remove the single optical module M, the movable portion 20 of the optical module M can be moved in the -Y axis direction with respect to the body 10. In this way, the elastic portion 711 is separated from the movable portion 20, and the user can smoothly extract the optical module M (as shown in FIG. 6E).

When the user wants to remove a plurality of optical modules M at the same time, the combined member 800 can be separated from the housing 100 and the movable module B can be moved along the -Y axis direction, thereby simultaneously removing all the movable modes. Optical module M on group B.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 3, in order to miniaturize the size of the plugging device, in the embodiment, the second connecting module C2 is further disposed on the opposite surface of the first circuit board 200, The structure is the same as that of the first connection module C1. As shown in FIG. 6D, when the two sets of the movable module B and the optical module M are respectively inserted into the first and second connection modules C1 and C2 located on the opposite surfaces, the foregoing activities The module B and the optical module M are symmetrical with respect to the first circuit board 200A, that is, the bottom side of the frame 700 of the two sets of movable modules B (opposite to the top side of the heat dissipating fins 740) are in contact with the first circuit board 200A. The bottom surfaces of the two sets of optical modules M are all facing the first circuit board 200A to avoid interference and cannot be inserted. Referring to FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, the plugging device may include a first circuit board 200A, a first connection module C1, a second circuit board 200B, and a second connection module C2, wherein the second circuit board 200B The second connection module C2 is disposed on the first circuit board 200A and the first connection module C1 in a stacked manner, so that the direction of the inserted active module B and the optical module M can be consistent to facilitate user operation.

Referring to FIG. 8 , in another embodiment of the present invention, a board 600 of the movable module B can connect a plurality of frames 700 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, thereby being simultaneously insertable and/or Pull out more optical modules M.

In some embodiments, the guiding member 400 of the connection module (for example, the first connection module C1 or the second connection module C2) does not surround the electrical connector 300, but is only disposed at the first of the corresponding frame 700. The position of the guiding portion 730 (for example, a flat member having the second guiding portion 410). In some embodiments, the guiding member 400 and the housing 100 may be integrally formed, that is, the second guiding portion 410 may be directly formed on the housing 100. In some embodiments, the guiding member 400 and the light pipe 500 can be omitted to achieve a lightweight effect.

In summary, the present invention provides an insertion and removal device for simultaneously inserting and removing at least two optical modules, wherein the insertion and removal device is disposed in a housing and includes a first circuit board and a first connection module. Group, and an activity module. First A connection module includes a plurality of electrical connectors, and the movable module includes a plate body, at least one frame body, and at least one combination member. The electrical connector is disposed on the first circuit board. The frame body is connected to the front plate body and includes a plurality of receiving portions. The optical modules are respectively accommodated in the receiving portion, and the combined member can fix and disengage the plate body and the housing. With the aforementioned plugging device, a plurality of optical modules can be simultaneously inserted and/or pulled out, reducing the operation time during use, detection or maintenance.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and its advantages are disclosed above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can make modifications, substitutions, and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacture, compositions, devices, methods, and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Any one of ordinary skill in the art can. The processes, machines, fabrications, compositions, devices, methods, and procedures that are presently or in the future are understood to be used in accordance with the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Accordingly, the scope of the invention includes the above-described processes, machines, manufactures, compositions, devices, methods, and steps. In addition, the scope of each of the claims constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of the invention also includes the combination of the scope of the application and the embodiments.

While the invention has been described above in terms of several preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Those skilled in the art having the ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended patent application. Prevail. In addition, each patent application scope is constructed as a separate embodiment, and various combinations of patents and combinations of embodiments are within the scope of the invention.

Claims (13)

The insertion and removal device of the optical module is configured to simultaneously insert and remove at least two optical modules, wherein the insertion and removal device is disposed in a casing; wherein the insertion and removal device comprises: a first circuit board; a first connection The module includes a plurality of electrical connectors, and the electrical connectors are disposed on the first circuit board; and a movable module includes: a board body; at least one frame body connected to the board body and having a plurality of accommodating portions, wherein the optical modules are respectively accommodated in the accommodating portions; and at least one combined member for fixing and disengaging the board body and the housing, wherein the movable module is accommodated The optical module can be connected to the first connection module via the active module. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame is fixed to the casing by the composite member after being guided into the casing. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame body comprises at least one elastic portion, and the elastic portion extends toward the receiving portion. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of heat dissipation fins disposed on an outer wall surface of the frame. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame body comprises at least one opening, and the electrical property is fixed after the plate body is fixed in the casing. The connectors are located at the openings. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame system is fixed to the plate by screwing, welding or riveting. The insertion and removal device of claim 1, wherein the frame of the movable module has a first guiding portion, and the first connecting module further comprises a guiding member having a second guiding a guiding portion, wherein the first guiding portion is slidable along the second guiding portion. The insertion and removal device of claim 7, wherein the guiding member is formed with a cover disposed on the first circuit board and surrounding the electrical connectors. The insertion and removal device of claim 8, wherein the first connection module further comprises at least one light guide disposed on an inner wall or an outer surface of the cover. The insertion and removal device of claim 9, wherein the light guide is fixed to the inner wall or the outer surface of the cover by heat fusion or adhesive bonding. The plugging device of claim 8, wherein the cover has a plurality of heat dissipation holes. The plugging device of claim 1, wherein the plugging device comprises a second connecting module disposed on an opposite side of the first circuit board. The plugging device of claim 1, wherein the plugging device comprises a second circuit board and a second connecting module, and the second circuit The board and the second connection module are sequentially arranged in a stacked manner.