Heat Transfer Modules and Connectors

By dividing the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units and adopting a coupling structure, adjacent fins can be displaced within a certain range, thus solving the flatness and roughness problems in the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module and achieving good heat conduction effect.

CN115701755BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202110880619.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-02
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-02

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, heat transfer modules cannot effectively accommodate flatness and roughness in the longitudinal direction, resulting in poor heat conduction.

Method used

The heat transfer module is designed as multiple heat dissipation units arranged in the longitudinal direction. Each heat dissipation unit includes heat dissipation fins spaced laterally. The fins of adjacent heat dissipation units can be displaced within a certain range through a coupling structure to achieve a floating structure. Coupling is achieved through the cooperation of grooves and protrusions.

Benefits of technology

This achieves the containment of flatness and roughness of the heat transfer module in the longitudinal direction, thereby improving the heat conduction effect.

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Abstract

A heat transfer module and connector are disclosed. The heat transfer module includes multiple heat dissipation units arranged along the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module. Each heat dissipation unit includes multiple heat dissipation fins spaced apart along the transverse direction of the heat transfer module. In two adjacent heat dissipation units, the multiple heat dissipation fins of one heat dissipation unit are coupled one-to-one with the multiple heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit through a coupling structure, allowing the adjacent heat dissipation fins to move relative to each other within a certain range. In this disclosure, by dividing the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units, its integral design in the longitudinal direction is replaced with a multi-segment design. Adjacent heat dissipation units can shift relative to each other within a certain range to achieve a floating structure, thereby achieving conformal contact that accommodates the flatness in the longitudinal direction and enabling good heat conduction.
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Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of heat dissipation, and in particular to a heat transfer module and a connector including the heat transfer module. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, multiple independent heat dissipation fins are typically designed in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module to accommodate the flatness and roughness of the lateral direction. However, in the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module, each heat dissipation fin is a single unit, which cannot accommodate the flatness and roughness of the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module. Therefore, air gaps are formed in the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module, which prevents good heat conduction. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to address at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a heat transfer module is provided, including a plurality of heat dissipation units arranged along the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module. Each heat dissipation unit includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins arranged at intervals along the transverse direction of the heat transfer module. The plurality of heat dissipation fins of one heat dissipation unit in two adjacent heat dissipation units are coupled one-to-one with the plurality of heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit through a coupling structure, so that the two adjacent heat dissipation fins can be displaced relative to each other within a certain range.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the coupling structure includes a groove disposed on one end of the heat dissipation fins of the one heat dissipation unit facing the other heat dissipation unit, and the heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit are provided with protrusions that cooperate with the groove.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the groove is 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm larger in the height direction of the heat transfer module than the protrusion is in the height direction of the heat transfer module.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the heat transfer module further includes a left frame and a right frame, the left frame being configured to be connected to the heat dissipation fins located at a first end in the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module, and the right frame being configured to be connected to the heat dissipation fins located at a second end in the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module opposite to the first end.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the heat dissipation fins connected to the left frame have guide portions; and / or, the heat dissipation fins connected to the right frame have guide portions.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the heat dissipation fins include upper heat dissipation fins and lower heat dissipation fins located below the upper heat dissipation fins. In two adjacent heat dissipation units, a plurality of upper heat dissipation fins of one heat dissipation unit are coupled one-to-one with a plurality of upper heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit through the coupling structure. In two adjacent heat dissipation units, a plurality of lower heat dissipation fins of one heat dissipation unit are coupled one-to-one with a plurality of lower heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit through the coupling structure.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the coupling structure of the upper heat dissipation fins of two adjacent heat dissipation units is aligned with the coupling structure of the lower heat dissipation fins in the height direction of the heat transfer module.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the coupling structure of at least two of the plurality of heat dissipation fins of two adjacent heat dissipation units arranged at intervals along the lateral direction of the heat transfer module is staggered in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the coupling structure of the odd-numbered heat dissipation fins of the plurality of heat dissipation fins spaced apart along the lateral direction of the heat transfer module in two adjacent heat dissipation units is aligned in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module, and the coupling structure of the even-numbered heat dissipation fins of the plurality of heat dissipation fins spaced apart along the lateral direction of the heat transfer module in two adjacent heat dissipation units is aligned in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a gap is provided between the upper part of two adjacent heat dissipation units along the height direction of the heat transfer module, and the coupling structure is located directly below the gap.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the coupling structure between two adjacent heat dissipation units is aligned in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, each heat dissipation unit further includes an elastic beam extending in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module, the elastic beam being used to fix the corresponding heat dissipation unit.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic beam includes a beam body and four plate-shaped members that extend radially outward from the circumferential surface of the beam body, and the heat dissipation fins are in contact with the plate-shaped members.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, each plate has a plurality of recesses on the side away from the beam body, the plurality of recesses being spaced apart along the extending direction of the beam body, and the heat dissipation fins contacting the portions of the plate located between corresponding two recesses.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the heat transfer module further includes a front frame and a rear frame, the front frame being located on a first side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module and configured to be connected to a first end of the elastic beam, and the rear frame being located on a second side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module opposite to the first side and configured to be connected to a second end of the elastic beam opposite to the first end.

[0019] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, a connector is also provided, the connector comprising a metal housing and a heat transfer module as described above mounted on top of the metal housing.

[0020] The heat transfer module described in the above-described exemplary form of this disclosure achieves adaptive floating functionality by replacing its integral design in the longitudinal direction with a multi-segment design. Furthermore, the coupling structure between adjacent heat dissipation units employs a gap design to realize a floating structure, thereby achieving conformal contact that accommodates flatness in the longitudinal direction and enables good heat conduction.

[0021] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a heat transfer module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left frame, some heat dissipation fins, and some elastic beams of the heat transfer module shown.

[0024] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 A plan view of the left frame, some heat dissipation fins, and some elastic beams of the heat transfer module shown.

[0025] Figure 4 A perspective view of a heat dissipation module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 Show Figure 4 The diagram shown is a 3D representation of the heat dissipation module with the front bezel removed.

[0027] Figure 6 Show Figure 4 The enlarged view shown below;

[0028] Figure 7 Show Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the front frame, some heat dissipation fins, and elastic beam of the heat transfer module; and

[0029] Figure 8 Show Figure 4 Another schematic diagram showing the front frame, some heat dissipation fins, and elastic beam of the heat transfer module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of this disclosure will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this disclosure and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0031] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0032] According to a general technical concept of this disclosure, a heat transfer module is provided, including multiple heat dissipation units. The multiple heat dissipation units are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer module. Each heat dissipation unit includes multiple heat dissipation fins arranged at intervals along the transverse direction of the heat transfer module. The multiple heat dissipation fins of one heat dissipation unit in two adjacent heat dissipation units are coupled to the multiple heat dissipation fins of the other heat dissipation unit in a one-to-one correspondence through a coupling structure, so that the two adjacent heat dissipation fins can be displaced relative to each other within a certain range.

[0033] According to another general technical concept of this disclosure, a connector is provided, the connector comprising a metal housing and a heat transfer module as described above mounted on top of the metal housing.

[0034] First Embodiment

[0035] Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a heat transfer module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the left frame, some heat dissipation fins, and some elastic beams of the heat transfer module; and Figure 3 Show Figure 2 The diagram shows a plan view of the left frame, some heat dissipation fins, and some elastic beams of the heat transfer module.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a heat transfer module according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure includes multiple heat dissipation units 10(a)-10(f), which are arranged along the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module. Each heat dissipation unit 10(a)-10(f) includes multiple heat dissipation fins 11, 11' spaced apart along the transverse direction X of the heat transfer module. In two adjacent heat dissipation units (e.g., 10a, 10b), the multiple heat dissipation fins 11a of one heat dissipation unit 10a are coupled one-to-one with the multiple heat dissipation fins 11b of the other heat dissipation unit 10b through a coupling structure 20, allowing adjacent heat dissipation fins 11a, 11b to shift relative to each other within a certain range. Thus, by dividing the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units, replacing its integral design in the longitudinal direction with a multi-segment design, and allowing adjacent heat dissipation units to shift relative to each other within a certain range, a floating structure is achieved. This results in conformal contact that accommodates flatness and roughness in the longitudinal direction, and also achieves good heat conduction.

[0037] Specifically, the coupling structure 20 includes a groove 201 on one end of the heat dissipation fin 11a of the heat dissipation unit 10a facing another heat dissipation unit 10b, and a protrusion 202 on the heat dissipation fin 11b of the other heat dissipation unit 10b corresponding to the heat dissipation fin 11a, which cooperates with the groove 201. The connection between the two adjacent heat dissipation units is realized through the cooperation of the groove 201 and the protrusion 202. In this disclosure, by dividing the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units 10(a)-10(f) arranged along the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module, adjacent heat dissipation units are coupled through the coupling structure 20, thereby accommodating the flatness and roughness of the heat transfer module in the longitudinal direction and achieving good heat conduction.

[0038] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the dimension of the groove 201 in the height direction Z of the heat transfer module is 0.1mm-0.2m larger than the dimension of the protrusion 202 in the height direction Z of the heat transfer module, so that the heat dissipation fins 11 and 11' can float, thereby better accommodating the flatness and roughness of the heat transfer module in the longitudinal direction.

[0039] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the heat transfer module also includes a left frame 30 and a right frame 40. The left frame 30 is configured to connect (e.g., weld) to a heat dissipation fin 11a located at a first end in the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module. The right frame 40 is configured to connect (e.g., weld) to a heat dissipation fin located at a second end in the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module opposite to the first end. During assembly, it is necessary to ensure that the end faces of adjacent heat dissipation fins in the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module are in close contact, and that the left frame 30 and the right frame 40 are also in close contact with the heat dissipation fins.

[0040] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the heat dissipation fin 11a connected to the left frame 30 has a guide portion L to facilitate the assembly of the heat dissipation fin 11. However, it should be noted that in some other embodiments of this disclosure, the heat dissipation fin connected to the right frame 40 may also have a guide portion, or only the heat dissipation fin connected to the right frame 40 may have a guide portion.

[0041] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each heat dissipation unit 10 also includes an elastic beam 60 extending in the transverse direction X of the heat transfer module. This elastic beam 60 is configured to generate a compressive force to press the heat dissipation fins of the corresponding heat dissipation unit 10 against a substrate (e.g., on which the heat dissipation fins are mounted), thereby securing the corresponding heat dissipation unit 10. The elastic beam can be shaped to resist bending or flexing. However, when flexing, the elastic beam 60 can provide an elastic force to push the heat transfer module against a device (e.g., a metal housing of a connector) on which the heat transfer module is fixed.

[0042] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 As shown, the elastic beam 60 includes a beam body 61 and four plate-shaped members 62 that extend outward in a radial pattern from the circumferential surface of the beam body 61, with heat dissipation fins in contact with the plate-shaped members 62.

[0043] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 As shown, each plate-shaped member 62 has a plurality of recesses 63 spaced apart along the extension direction of the beam body 61 on the side away from the beam body 61, and the heat dissipation fins 11, 11' are in contact with the portions of the plate-shaped member 62 located between two corresponding recesses 63.

[0044] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 1As shown, the heat transfer module also includes a front frame 50 and a rear frame (not shown). The front frame 50 is located on a first side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module and is configured to connect to a first end of the elastic beam 60. For example, the front frame 50 has a through hole for the elastic beam 60 to be inserted therein. The rear frame is located on a second side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module opposite to the first side and is configured to connect to a second end of the elastic beam 60 opposite to the first end. For example, the rear frame also has a through hole for the elastic beam 60 to be inserted therein.

[0045] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the heat dissipation fins 11a (11b) include the upper heat dissipation fin 11a. 上 (11b 上 ) and located on the upper heat dissipation fin 11a 上 (11b 上 The lower heat dissipation fins 11a below 下 (11b 下 ( ). Multiple upper heat dissipation fins 11a of one of the two adjacent heat dissipation units 10a and 10b. 上 Multiple upper heat dissipation fins 11b of another heat dissipation unit 11b are connected via coupling structure 20. 上 One-to-one coupling. Multiple lower heat dissipation fins 11a of one of the two adjacent heat dissipation units 10a. 下 Multiple lower heat dissipation fins 11b of another heat dissipation unit 11b are connected via coupling structure 20. 下 One-to-one coupling.

[0046] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper heat dissipation fins 11a of the two adjacent heat dissipation units 10a and 10b 上 11b 上 The coupling structure 20 and the lower heat dissipation fin 11a 下 11b 下 The coupling structure 20 is aligned in the height direction Z of the heat transfer module.

[0047] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the coupling structures 20 and 20' of at least two heat dissipation fins 11 and 11' of the multiple heat dissipation fins arranged at intervals along the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module of the two adjacent heat dissipation units 10a and 10b are staggered in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module. This can achieve better overall structural strength and improve heat exchange effect, thereby achieving better thermal conductivity.

[0048] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the coupling structure 20 of the odd-numbered heat dissipation fin 11 in the multiple heat dissipation fins spaced apart along the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module of two adjacent heat dissipation units 10a and 10b is aligned in the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module. The coupling structure 20' of the even-numbered heat dissipation fin 11' in the multiple heat dissipation fins spaced apart along the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module of two adjacent heat dissipation units 10 is aligned in the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module. The coupling structure 20 of the odd-numbered heat dissipation fin 11 and the coupling structure 20' of the even-numbered heat dissipation fin 11' are staggered.

[0049] Second Embodiment

[0050] Figure 4 A perspective view of a heat dissipation module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 5 Show Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional representation of the heat dissipation module with the front bezel removed; Figure 6 shows... Figure 4 The enlarged view shown below; Figure 7 Show Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the front frame, some heat dissipation fins, and elastic beam of the heat transfer module; and Figure 8 Show Figure 4 Another schematic diagram showing the front frame, some heat dissipation fins, and elastic beam of the heat transfer module.

[0051] In this embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6As shown, the heat transfer module includes multiple heat dissipation units 10(a)-10(c), which are arranged along the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module. Each heat dissipation unit 10(a)-10(c) includes multiple heat dissipation fins 11 spaced apart along the transverse direction X of the heat transfer module. A gap 70 is provided between the upper parts of two adjacent heat dissipation units along the height direction Z of the heat transfer module, and the coupling structure 20 is located directly below the gap 70. Multiple heat dissipation fins 11a of one heat dissipation unit 10a (e.g., 10a, 10b) are coupled one-to-one with multiple heat dissipation fins 11b of the other heat dissipation unit 10b through the coupling structure 20. This coupling structure is similar to the coupling structure in the first embodiment. Specifically, the coupling structure 20 includes a groove 201 on one end of the heat dissipation fin 11a of the heat dissipation unit 10a facing another heat dissipation unit 10b, and a protrusion 202 on the heat dissipation fin 11b of the other heat dissipation unit 10b corresponding to the heat dissipation fin 11a, which cooperates with the groove 201. The coupling of the two adjacent heat dissipation units is achieved through the cooperation of the groove 201 and the protrusion 202. In this disclosure, by dividing the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units 10(a)-10(f) arranged along the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module, adjacent heat dissipation units are coupled through the coupling structure 20, thereby accommodating the flatness and roughness of the heat transfer module in the longitudinal direction Y, and achieving good heat conduction.

[0052] In this embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the dimension of the groove 201 in the height direction Z of the heat transfer module is 0.1mm-0.2mm larger than the dimension of the protrusion 202 in the height direction of the heat transfer module, so that the heat dissipation fin can float, thereby accommodating the flatness and roughness of the heat transfer module in the longitudinal direction Y, and achieving better heat conduction.

[0053] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the elastic beam 60 includes a crossbeam body 61 and two plate-shaped members 62 extending obliquely downward from the circumferential surface of the crossbeam body 61, with heat dissipation fins 11 in contact with the plate-shaped members 62. It should be noted that those skilled in the art should understand that in other embodiments of this disclosure, the elastic beam may also employ any elastic beam known in the art or applicable in any suitable manner.

[0054] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the coupling structure 20 between two adjacent heat dissipation units 10 is aligned in the lateral direction X of the heat transfer module.

[0055] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 4As shown, the heat transfer module also includes a front frame 50 and a rear frame (not shown). The front frame 50 is located on a first side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module and is configured to connect to a first end of the elastic beam 60. For example, the front frame 50 has a through hole for the elastic beam 60 to be inserted therein. The rear frame is located on a second side in the lateral direction of the heat transfer module opposite to the first side and is configured to connect to a second end of the elastic beam 60 opposite to the first end. For example, the rear frame also has a through hole for the elastic beam 60 to be inserted therein.

[0056] In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the heat transfer module also includes a left guide 70 and a right guide 80. The left guide 70 is configured to fix and guide multiple heat dissipation fins 11a of the heat dissipation module 10a located at a first end in the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module. Specifically, each heat dissipation fin 11a of the heat dissipation module 10a has a hole through which the left guide 70 passes. The front frame 50 and the rear frame also have holes through which the left guide 70 passes, allowing the left guide 70 to be inserted and thus fixing the heat dissipation fin 11a. The right guide 70 is configured to fix and guide multiple heat dissipation fins 11c of the heat dissipation module 10c located at a second end in the longitudinal direction Y of the heat transfer module opposite to the first end. Specifically, each heat dissipation fin 11c of the heat dissipation module 10c has a hole through which the right guide 80 passes. The front frame 50 and the rear frame also have holes through which the right guide 80 passes, allowing the right guide 70 to be inserted and thus fixing the heat dissipation fin 11c.

[0057] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the heat transfer module can be applied to a connector (not shown in the figure) for plugging into a high-speed data communication module. The connector includes a metal housing, and the heat transfer module disclosed in this disclosure can be installed on top of the metal housing to dissipate heat from the high-speed data communication module.

[0058] The heat transfer module described in the above-described examples of this disclosure divides the heat transfer module into multiple heat dissipation units, thereby replacing its integral design in the longitudinal direction with a multi-segment design. Adjacent heat dissipation units can be shifted within a certain range to achieve a floating structure, thus achieving conformal contact while accommodating the flatness in the longitudinal direction and enabling good heat conduction. Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary, and that they can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts.

[0059] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0060] While some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0061] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A heat transfer module, comprising a plurality of heat dissipation units (10) arranged along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the heat transfer module, each heat dissipation unit (10) comprising a plurality of heat dissipation fins (11, 11') spaced apart along the transverse direction (X) of the heat transfer module, wherein the plurality of heat dissipation fins (11a) of one heat dissipation unit (10a, 10b) of two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) are coupled one-to-one with the plurality of heat dissipation fins (11b) of the other heat dissipation unit (10b) through a coupling structure (20), such that the two adjacent heat dissipation fins (11a, 11b) can be displaced relative to each other within a certain range, wherein, Each heat dissipation unit (10) also includes an elastic beam (60) extending in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module, the elastic beam (60) being used to fix the corresponding heat dissipation unit (10).

2. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, The coupling structure (20) includes a groove (201) on one end of the heat dissipation fin (11a) of the one heat dissipation unit (10a) facing the other heat dissipation unit (10b), and the heat dissipation fin (11b) of the other heat dissipation unit (10b) is provided with a protrusion (202) that cooperates with the groove (201).

3. The heat transfer module according to claim 2, wherein, The groove (201) is 0.1mm-0.2mm larger in the height direction (Z) of the heat transfer module than the tab (202) in the height direction of the heat transfer module.

4. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a left frame (30) and a right frame (40), the left frame (30) being configured to be connected to the heat dissipation fins (11a) located at a first end in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the heat transfer module, and the right frame being configured to be connected to the heat dissipation fins located at a second end in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the heat transfer module opposite to the first end.

5. The heat transfer module according to claim 4, wherein, The heat dissipation fin (11a) connected to the left frame (30) has a guide portion (L); and / or, the heat dissipation fin connected to the right frame (40) has a guide portion.

6. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, The heat dissipation fins (11) include upper heat dissipation fins (11) 上 ) and located on the upper heat dissipation fins (11) 上 The lower heat dissipation fins below (11) 下 ), and the multiple upper heat dissipation fins (11a) of one of the two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) 上 The coupling structure (20) is connected to multiple upper heat dissipation fins (11b) of another heat dissipation unit (11b). 上 The two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) are coupled in a one-to-one correspondence, with multiple lower heat dissipation fins (11a) of one of the heat dissipation units (10a) being coupled together. 下 The coupling structure (20) is connected to multiple lower heat dissipation fins (11b) of another heat dissipation unit (11b). 下 One-to-one coupling.

7. The heat transfer module according to claim 6, wherein, The upper heat dissipation fins (11) of the two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) 上 The coupling structure (20) of the lower heat dissipation fins (11) 下 The coupling structure (20) is aligned in the height direction (Z) of the heat transfer module.

8. The heat transfer module according to claim 7, wherein, The coupling structure (20, 20') of at least two of the multiple heat dissipation fins (11, 11') of two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) arranged at intervals along the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module is staggered in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module.

9. The heat transfer module according to claim 8, wherein, The coupling structure (20) of the odd-numbered heat dissipation fins (11, 11') of the multiple heat dissipation fins (11, 11') of the two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) is aligned in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module, and the coupling structure (20') of the even-numbered heat dissipation fins (11, 11') of the multiple heat dissipation fins (11, 11') of the two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) is aligned in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module.

10. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, A gap (70) is provided between two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) along the upper part of the height direction (Z) of the heat transfer module, and the coupling structure (20) is located directly below the gap (70).

11. The heat transfer module according to claim 10, wherein, The coupling structure (20) between two adjacent heat dissipation units (10a, 10b) is aligned in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module.

12. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, The elastic beam (60) includes a beam body (61) and four plate-shaped members (62) extending outward in a radial pattern from the circumferential surface of the beam body (61), and the heat dissipation fins are in contact with the plate-shaped members (62).

13. The heat transfer module according to claim 12, wherein, Each plate (62) has a plurality of recesses (63) formed on the side away from the beam body (61). The plurality of recesses (63) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the beam body (61). The heat dissipation fins are in contact with the portion of the plate (62) located between two corresponding recesses (63).

14. The heat transfer module according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a front frame (50) and a rear frame, the front frame (50) being located on a first side in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module and configured to be connected to a first end of the elastic beam (60), and the rear frame being located on a second side in the lateral direction (X) of the heat transfer module opposite to the first side and configured to be connected to a second end of the elastic beam (60) opposite to the first end.

15. A connector comprising a metal housing and a heat transfer module according to any one of claims 1-14 mounted on top of the metal housing.

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