An EBO optical port optical module

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of optical module technology, and provides an EBO optical port optical module, comprising an EBO connector and an MPO buckle, wherein the EBO connector is plugged into the MPO buckle, the MPO buckle has an opening for inserting the EBO connector, and the MPO buckle also has a guide structure for the EBO connector to be clipped into the opening. The present invention facilitates the installation of the EBO connector through the designed MPO buckle, and facilitates the insertion of the EBO connector into the MPO buckle through the guide structure; the sliding edge and the guide groove facilitate the plugging of the MPO buckle and the EBO connector on the one hand, and facilitate the positioning of the MPO buckle and the EBO connector on the other hand; the cooperation of the first spring and the second spring ensures that the jumper box is closely connected to the external connector; the baffle on the base can roughly position the EBO connector for easy assembly; the positioning slot on the bottom plate and the protrusion on the MPO buckle can achieve relative positioning of the base and the MPO buckle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of optical modules, and in particular to an EBO optical port optical module. Background Art

[0002] To accommodate the need for flexible fiber optic cable layout in data centers, server manufacturers prefer optical modules over AOCs. However, optical modules can be susceptible to dust from long-term use, affecting performance and resulting in high cleaning costs. 3M currently offers a dust-insensitive optical connector solution, the EBO (Expanded Beam Optics Connector). However, existing technology lacks a suitable structure for their application in optical modules. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide an EBO optical port optical module, which can at least solve some of the defects in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, an embodiment of the present invention provides the following technical solution: an EBO optical port optical module, comprising an EBO connector and an MPO buckle, the EBO connector being plugged into the MPO buckle, the MPO buckle having an opening for inserting the EBO connector, and the MPO buckle also having a guide structure for the EBO connector to be clipped into the opening.

[0005] Furthermore, the guide structure includes a guide groove, the MPO includes a sleeve, the opening is provided on the sleeve, the EBO connector is inserted into the sleeve through the opening, a guide plate is provided at the opening of the sleeve, the guide groove is provided on the guide plate, and both the guide groove and the guide plate extend in the direction of pulling out the EBO connector.

[0006] Furthermore, the guide plate has an inclined surface on a side away from the sleeve, and the inclined surface is inclined downward from the sleeve to the guide plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the EBO connector includes a jumper box for collecting optical fibers, and the jumper box is inserted into the MPO buckle from the opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the EBO connector further includes a restraining plate for restraining the optical fiber, and the restraining plate is buckled on the jumper box.

[0009] Furthermore, the EBO connector further includes an optical fiber positioning structure for fixing the optical fiber, and the optical fiber positioning structure is connected to the jumper box.

[0010] Furthermore, the jumper box is provided with a spring column, and a first spring is provided on the spring column. The first spring extends along the direction from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a base assembly, the base assembly includes a base, the base has a mounting groove, a second spring is installed in the mounting groove, and the second spring extends along the direction from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module.

[0012] Furthermore, the base assembly includes a pull ring, and a baffle is provided on the base, and the baffle is located between the pull ring and the mounting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the base, and a positioning slot for the protrusion to be snapped into is provided on the outer edge of the MPO buckle.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The designed MPO buckle can facilitate the installation of the EBO connector, and the guide structure makes it easy to insert the EBO connector into the MPO buckle.

[0016] 2. The sliding edge and the guide groove can facilitate the connection between the MPO buckle and the EBO connector, and can also facilitate the positioning of the MPO buckle and the EBO connector.

[0017] 3. The cooperation between the first spring and the second spring can ensure that the jumper box and the external connector are closely connected.

[0018] 4. The baffle on the base can be used to roughly position the EBO connector for easy assembly.

[0019] 5. The relative positioning of the base and the MPO buckle can be achieved through the positioning slot on the bottom plate and the protrusion on the MPO buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded diagram of an EBO optical port optical module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an EBO connector and an MPO buckle of an EBO optical port optical module provided by an embodiment of the present invention not being plugged in from a first perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing an EBO optical port optical module provided by an embodiment of the present invention, showing an EBO connector and an MPO buckle not plugged in from a second perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an EBO connector for an EBO optical port optical module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the EBO connector and MPO buckle plug-in of an EBO optical port optical module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a base assembly of an EBO optical port optical module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an assembly of a base assembly and an EBO connector of an EBO optical port optical module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] In the accompanying drawings: 1-base assembly; 11-pull ring; 12-base; 121-mounting slot; 122-baffle; 123-glue dispensing slot; 124-protrusion; 2-MPO buckle; 21-opening; 22-guide groove; 23-bevel; 24-positioning slot; 3-EBO connector; 31-jumper box; 33-fiber positioning structure; 34-optical fiber; 35-MT connector; 36-constraint plate; 37-sliding edge; 38-spring column; 39-protrusion; 40-first spring; 41-second spring; 5-PCBA board; 6-top cover; 7-screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5An embodiment of the present invention provides an EBO optical port optical module, comprising an EBO connector 3 and an MPO buckle 2. The EBO connector 3 is plugged into the MPO buckle 2. The MPO buckle 2 has an opening 21 for inserting the EBO connector 3, and the MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) buckle 2 also has a guide structure for the EBO connector 3 to be inserted into the opening 21. In this embodiment, the designed MPO buckle 2 can facilitate the installation of the EBO connector 3, and the guide structure facilitates the insertion of the EBO connector 3 into the MPO buckle 2. Preferably, the guide structure includes a guide groove 22. The MPO includes a sleeve. The opening 21 is provided on the sleeve. The EBO connector 3 is inserted into the sleeve through the opening 21. A guide plate is provided at the opening 21 of the sleeve. The guide groove 22 is provided on the guide plate, and both the guide groove 22 and the guide plate extend in the direction in which the EBO connector 3 is pulled out. The guide groove 22 is provided on the guide plate to facilitate the EBO connector 3 to slide from the opening 21 into the sleeve, thereby completing the positioning. Preferably, the guide plate has a bevel 23 on the side away from the sleeve, which slopes downward from the sleeve to the guide plate. This bevel 23 facilitates the smooth entry of the EBO connector 3 into the sleeve. Preferably, the EBO connector 3 has a sliding ridge 37 that can slide on the guide groove 22. The sliding ridge 37 and the guide groove 22 can facilitate the insertion and positioning of the MPO buckle 2 and the EBO connector 3.

[0030] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The EBO connector 3 includes a jumper box 31 for collecting optical fibers 34. The jumper box 31 is inserted into the MPO buckle 2 through the opening 21. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned EBO connector 3 is refined to include a jumper box 31, in which the optical fibers 34 can be collected. The jumper box 31 can then be inserted into the MPO buckle 2.

[0031] To further optimize the above solution, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The EBO connector 3 further includes a restraining plate 36 for restraining the optical fiber 34. The restraining plate 36 is snapped onto the jumper box 31. In this embodiment, the EBO connector 3 is further refined to include a restraining plate 36. The restraining plate 36 is snapped onto the jumper box 31 to further restrain the movement of the optical fiber 34.

[0032] To further optimize the above solution, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The EBO connector 3 further includes a fiber locating structure 33 for securing the optical fiber 34. The fiber locating structure 33 is connected to the jumper box 31. In this embodiment, the EBO connector 3 is further refined to further secure the optical fiber 34. The fiber locating structure 33 can be composed of the aforementioned restraining plates 36, assembled into a ring-shaped structure for the optical fiber 34 to pass through.

[0033] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The jumper box 31 is provided with a spring column 38, on which a first spring 40 is mounted. The first spring 40 extends in the direction from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module. In this embodiment, the spring column 38 provided on the jumper box 31 facilitates the installation of the first spring 40 and provides a resilient force, ensuring a secure connection between the jumper box 31 and the external connector. Two spring columns 38 can be provided, each with two springs, arranged symmetrically to ensure uniform thrust. Preferably, the spring column 38 is provided on the protrusion 39.

[0034] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The EBO connector 3 further includes an MT connector 35, which is provided at the tail end of the optical fiber 34. In this embodiment, the EBO connector 3 is further refined, and the MT connector 35 provided at the tail end can complete the docking with the LENS (lens) on the PCBA board 5.

[0035] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7The optical module also includes a base assembly 1, which includes a base 12 having a mounting slot 121. A second spring 41 is mounted in the mounting slot 121, extending from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module. In this embodiment, the mounting slot 121 is provided on the base 12, and the second spring 41 is mounted in the mounting slot 121. Like the first spring 40 described above, two sets of the second spring 41 can also be provided. The two sets work together to ensure a secure connection between the jumper box 31 and the external connector.

[0036] To further optimize the above solution, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 The base assembly 1 includes a pull ring 11, and a baffle 122 is provided on the base 12. The baffle 122 is located between the pull ring 11 and the mounting groove 121. In this embodiment, the baffle 122 is designed to roughly position the EBO connector 3 for easy assembly.

[0037] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the base 12 is provided with a protrusion 124, and the outer edge of the MPO buckle 2 is provided with a positioning groove 24 for the protrusion 124 to be snapped into. In this embodiment, the relative positioning of the base 12 and the MPO buckle 2 can be achieved through the positioning groove 24 on the bottom plate and the protrusion 124 on the MPO buckle 2.

[0038] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 The base 12 is provided with a glue dispensing groove 123, and a conductive flexible material can be installed on the glue dispensing groove 123 to achieve an EMC sealing effect of the shell.

[0039] As an optimization solution of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 After the EBO connector 3 and the MPO buckle 2 are installed on the base assembly 1, they are covered with the upper cover 6 and then fixed with screws 7.

[0040] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An EBO optical port optical module, characterized by: It includes an EBO connector and an MPO buckle, the EBO connector is plugged into the MPO buckle, the MPO buckle has an opening for inserting the EBO connector, and the MPO buckle also has a guide structure for the EBO connector to be clipped into the opening, the guide structure includes a guide groove, the MPO includes a sleeve, the opening is provided on the sleeve, the EBO connector is inserted into the sleeve through the opening, a guide plate is provided at the opening of the sleeve, the guide groove is provided on the guide plate, and the guide groove and the guide plate both extend in the direction of pulling out the EBO connector, and the EBO connector has a sliding edge that can slide on the guide groove.

2. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 1, wherein: The guide plate has an inclined surface on a side away from the sleeve, and the inclined surface is inclined downward in a direction from the sleeve to the guide plate.

3. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 1, wherein: The EBO connector includes a jumper box for collecting optical fibers, and the jumper box is inserted into the MPO buckle from the opening.

4. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 3, wherein: The EBO connector further includes a restraining plate for restraining the optical fiber, and the restraining plate is snapped onto the jumper box.

5. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 3, wherein: The EBO connector further includes an optical fiber positioning structure for fixing the optical fiber, and the optical fiber positioning structure is connected to the jumper box.

6. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 3, wherein: The jumper box is provided with a spring column, and a first spring is provided on the spring column. The first spring extends along the direction from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module.

7. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a base assembly, which includes a base. The base has a mounting groove, in which a second spring is installed. The second spring extends from the optical port to the electrical port of the optical module.

8. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 7, wherein: The base assembly includes a pull ring. A baffle is provided on the base, and the baffle is located between the pull ring and the mounting groove.

9. The EBO optical port optical module according to claim 7, wherein: A protrusion is provided on the base, and a positioning slot for the protrusion to be snapped into is provided on the outer edge of the MPO buckle.

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