A heat dissipation optical connector

Abstract

This invention discloses a heat-dissipating optical connector, comprising a socket connector, an optical module, a cage, and a heat pipe. The socket connector is located outside the optical module and the cage communication device, and includes a socket housing. The socket housing includes a heat dissipation part and a locking part, with the heat dissipation part disposed on the outer shell of the locking part. The heat pipe is located above the cage, with one end extending into the housing of the socket connector. Heat generated by the optical module is conducted to the heat pipe and then to the socket connector. The heat dissipation part on the socket connector conducts the heat to the external environment. This invention can dissipate heat more quickly outside the chassis, reducing the impact on the optical module and other components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of connector technology, specifically a heat dissipation optical connector. Background Technology

[0002] In the communications industry, optical modules are crucial optoelectronic conversion components. With the rapid development of 5G communication technology, the requirements for optical signal transmission rates and transmission distances are increasing. This leads to higher power consumption and greater heat generation in optical modules. Since optical modules themselves have low temperature resistance, a heat dissipation structure is needed to quickly and effectively dissipate the heat generated, preventing it from affecting the module's lifespan. Furthermore, when the application environment of an optical module changes, its operating current also changes with temperature, altering various parameters and potentially affecting its normal transmission operation.

[0003] Currently, optical module cooling relies solely on adding a heatsink to the module's cage for natural heat dissipation. When the optical module generates a significant amount of heat, this cooling method is slow and cannot effectively dissipate the heat quickly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a heat-dissipating optical connector that dissipates heat generated by the optical module through heat pipes and an external heat dissipation unit. The heat dissipation unit is located on the outer shell of the locking part, resulting in a simple structure that increases heat dissipation efficiency and enables faster heat dissipation outside the chassis, reducing the impact on the optical module and other components.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A heat dissipation optical connector includes a socket connector, an optical module, a squirrel cage, and a heat pipe;

[0007] The socket connector is located outside the optical module and the cage communication device. It includes a socket housing, which includes a heat dissipation part and a locking part. The heat dissipation part is disposed on the outer housing of the locking part.

[0008] The heat pipe is located above the cage, and one end of the heat pipe extends to the housing of the socket connector. The heat generated by the optical module is conducted to the heat pipe and then to the socket connector. The heat dissipation part on the socket connector conducts the heat into the external environment.

[0009] Furthermore, a locking element is provided on the locking part, which ensures that the socket housing and the plug housing are locked together.

[0010] Furthermore, a notch is provided on the heat dissipation section to facilitate the installation of locking components.

[0011] Furthermore, the heat pipe is in direct contact with the mouse cage.

[0012] Furthermore, a heat sink is provided between the heat pipe and the cage, and the heat sink is in contact with the cage. The heat generated by the optical module is conducted to the heat pipe through the heat sink.

[0013] Furthermore, the socket connector also includes sealing element I and sealing element II, wherein sealing element I ensures a seal between the socket housing and the plug housing, and sealing element II ensures a seal between the socket housing and the communication device panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the socket housing is provided with at least one groove for installing a heat pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, the heat dissipation part includes heat dissipation teeth, which are disposed on the end face of the socket housing that contacts the heat pipe.

[0016] Furthermore, the heat dissipation part includes heat dissipation teeth, which are disposed around the socket housing.

[0017] Furthermore, a heat dissipation channel is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation teeth.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0019] The connector of this invention adopts a heat pipe heat dissipation structure. One end of the heat pipe is connected to the heat sink on the optical module, and the other end is inserted into the housing of the socket connector. The socket housing includes a heat dissipation part and a locking part. The heat dissipation part is set on the outer housing of the locking part. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0020] By using a heat sink and heat pipes to conduct the heat generated by the optical module to the heat dissipation unit, the heat is introduced into the external environment. This invention increases the heat dissipation area and heat dissipation efficiency, enabling the heat to be discharged outside the chassis more quickly and reducing the impact on the optical module and other components. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heat dissipation device for an existing optical module.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector with a heat sink in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the connector in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention when there is no heat sink;

[0025] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure when the heat dissipation teeth are located on the contact surface between the socket housing and the heat pipe in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure when the heat dissipation teeth are located around the socket housing in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a front view of the connection between the socket housing and the heat pipe in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a rear view of the connection between the socket housing and the heat pipe in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a front view of the socket housing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a front view of the connection between the socket housing and the heat pipe in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a rear view of the connection between the socket housing and the heat pipe in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a front view of the socket housing in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0034] Reference numerals: 1. Socket connector, 2. Optical module, 3. Squirrel cage, 4. Heat pipe, 5. Heat sink, 6. Socket housing, 7. Locking element, 8. Sealing element I, 9. Sealing element II, 10. Heat dissipation part, 11. Locking part, 12. Heat dissipation teeth, 13. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0036] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] It should be understood that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] Existing connectors do not integrate heat dissipation functionality for the optical module; the optical module's heat dissipation relies solely on a heat sink, resulting in poor heat dissipation efficiency.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] As shown in the figure, a heat dissipation optical connector includes a socket connector 1, an optical module 2, a cage 3, and a heat pipe 4; the socket connector 1 is located outside the communication equipment of the optical module 2 and the cage 3, and includes a socket housing 6;

[0041] The heat pipe 4 has an elliptical shape and is a hollow copper tube, which facilitates heat conduction; for example Figure 4 As shown, the heat pipe 4 is attached above the mouse cage 3, and one end of the heat pipe 4 passes through the communication device panel;

[0042] The specific heat dissipation path is as follows: the heat generated by the optical module 2 is conducted to the heat pipe 4, and then conducted to the external environment through the heat pipe 4. The structure is simple and the heat dissipation cost is low.

[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a heat sink 5 can also be provided between the heat pipe 4 and the cage 3. The heat sink 5 and the cage 3 are fixed together by the pins of the heat sink and the holes on the cage 3. The heat pipe 4 overlaps the heat sink 5, and the other end of the heat pipe 4 passes through the communication equipment panel.

[0044] The specific heat dissipation path is as follows: the heat generated by the optical module 2 is conducted to the heat pipe 4 through the heat sink 5, and then conducted to the external environment through the heat pipe 4. The addition of the heat sink makes its heat dissipation effect better.

[0045] If the other end of the heat pipe 4 passes through the communication equipment panel for direct heat dissipation, it will affect the lifespan of the socket connector 1. In this application, one end of the heat pipe 4 passes through the communication equipment panel and extends to the socket housing 6. The socket housing 6 is provided with at least one groove for installing the heat pipe 4. The groove and the heat pipe are fitted together and fixed by applying adhesive. However, the heat dissipation area is small and the heat dissipation efficiency is poor. Therefore, it is also necessary to dissipate the heat conducted to the socket connector. However, the existing socket connectors only have a locking part and no heat dissipation part. In this application, the socket housing 6 also includes a heat dissipation part 10. The heat dissipation part 10 is provided on the outer housing of the locking part 11. The heat dissipation part 10 is used to conduct the heat generated by the optical module to the external environment.

[0046] The heat dissipation section 10 includes heat dissipation teeth 12, such as Figure 5 As shown, the heat dissipation teeth 12 are disposed on the end face where the socket housing 6 and the heat pipe 4 are in contact. The heat dissipation teeth 5 increase the heat dissipation area and facilitate the heat dissipation of the optical module.

[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the heat dissipation teeth 12 can also be arranged around the socket housing 6 to further facilitate heat dissipation. In the two types of heat dissipation teeth arrangement, a heat dissipation channel is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation teeth 12, which increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the heat sink and further promotes the exchange of circulating airflow to ensure good heat dissipation effect.

[0048] The heat dissipation teeth 12 described above are tooth-shaped structures, which can be straight teeth, oblique teeth, or other shapes. Their shape is not limited and can be adjusted according to specific scenarios and size requirements.

[0049] The locking part 11 is used to engage with the plug to lock the connector head seat. A locking element 7 is provided on the locking part 11. The locking element 7 refers to a ball that engages with the plug and is provided on the socket. The locking element 7 ensures that the socket housing and the plug housing are locked together.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 , 8 As shown, the socket connector 1 further includes sealing element I8 and sealing element II9. Sealing element I8 ensures a seal between the socket housing and the plug housing, and sealing element II9 ensures a seal between the socket housing and the communication equipment panel.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0053] like Figures 10-13 As shown, a notch 13 is provided on the heat dissipation part 10 to facilitate the installation of the locking element of the socket connector.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0056] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation part is located near the communication device panel, and the locking part 11 is located at the front end of the heat dissipation part 10, while in embodiment 1, the heat dissipation part 10 is located on the outer shell of the locking part 11;

[0057] Different heat dissipation structures can be adopted according to the requirements of specific application scenarios, and the heat dissipation effect of the two structures is comparable.

[0058] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Other embodiments of this application will readily conceive of by those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are considered exemplary only. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat dissipating optical connector characterized by: Includes socket connector (1), optical module (2), squirrel cage (3), heat pipe (4); The socket connector (1) is located outside the optical module (2) and the cage (3) communication equipment. It includes a socket housing (6), which includes a heat dissipation part (10) and a locking part (11). The heat dissipation part (10) is disposed on the outer housing of the locking part (11). The heat pipe (4) is located above the cage (3), and one end of the heat pipe (4) extends to the housing of the socket connector (1). The heat generated by the optical module (2) is conducted to the heat pipe (4) and then to the socket connector (1). The heat dissipation part on the socket connector (1) introduces the heat into the external environment.

2. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: A locking element (7) is provided on the locking part (11), which ensures that the socket housing and the plug housing are locked together.

3. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 2, wherein: A notch (13) is provided on the heat dissipation part (10) to facilitate the installation of the locking element (7).

4. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: The heat pipe (4) is in direct contact with the rat cage (3).

5. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: A radiator (5) is provided between the heat pipe (4) and the cage (3). The radiator (5) is in contact with the cage (3), and the heat generated by the optical module (2) is conducted to the heat pipe (4) through the radiator (5).

6. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: The socket connector (1) further includes sealing element I (8) and sealing element II (9), wherein sealing element I (8) ensures a seal between the socket housing and the plug housing, and sealing element II (9) ensures a seal between the socket housing and the communication device panel.

7. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: The socket housing (6) is provided with at least one slot for installing the heat pipe (4).

8. The heat dissipating optical connector of claim 1, wherein: The heat dissipation part (10) includes heat dissipation teeth (12), which are disposed on the end face of the socket housing that contacts the heat pipe.

9. A heat dissipation optical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation part (10) includes heat dissipation teeth (12), which are disposed around the socket housing (6).

10. A heat dissipation optical connector according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: A heat dissipation channel is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation teeth (12).

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