Optical module device

Abstract

An optical module device comprises an optical module unit, a lower cover, an upper cover, a water inlet connector and a water outlet connector. The upper cover and the lower cover are combined, and the upper cover and the lower cover are wrapped outside the optical module unit to form an optical module. A flow channel is arranged in the upper cover, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are quick male and female connectors, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively connected with the flow channel through pipelines, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are arranged outside a panel of the electronic equipment, cooling liquid can be conveyed into the flow channel through the water inlet connector, and hot water is output through the water outlet connector after the cooling liquid is subjected to heat exchange. Heat dissipation of the optical module unit can be assisted. The optical module is inserted into the electronic equipment through the panel, so that the optical module is connected with a small pluggable module connector in the electronic equipment. By means of the front water outlet mode, the circuit board can be prevented from being affected by water leakage, and the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector can be designed in a miniaturized mode. The heat dissipation problem can be solved by utilizing the minimum space, and the advantages of miniaturization and light weight are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an optical module device, in particular to an optical module device which is arranged in an electronic device and assists in heat dissipation in a liquid cooling manner. Background Art

[0002] The existing Small Form-factor Pluggable Transceiver (SFP) is a small, hot-swappable optical module used in optical communication applications in telecommunications and data communications. The SFP connects the motherboards of network devices such as switches and routers to optical fiber or UTP cables. Other hot-swappable optical modules include the Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) and Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable (OSFP), designed for high-frequency and high-speed transmission.

[0003] The connector of a small form-factor pluggable transceiver can be located inside a metal cage, and the optical module can be inserted into the metal cage, allowing the optical module to plug into the connector to establish a connection. Existing technology can place a heat sink on the top of the metal cage. When the optical module is inserted into the metal cage, the heat sink can contact the optical module to help dissipate heat from the module. However, for OSFP / OSFP-XD products, for example, when the optical module speed reaches 800Gb / s or above, the power consumption increases significantly, and traditional air cooling methods can no longer meet the system's heat dissipation requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an optical module device to address the deficiencies of the prior art, which cools the optical module in a liquid cooling manner and can provide a better heat dissipation effect to meet the heat dissipation requirements of the system.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an optical module device, which is arranged in an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a panel, the panel is located on the front side of the electronic device, the electronic device is provided with a circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with a connector. The optical module device includes: an optical module unit; a lower cover; and an upper cover, the upper cover having an upper cover body, the upper cover body having a flow channel, the flow channel can be used to accommodate coolant, the upper cover is arranged above the lower cover, the upper cover and the lower cover are combined, the optical module unit is arranged between the lower cover and the upper cover to form an optical module, the optical module can be inserted into the electronic device through the panel, and the optical module unit is connected to the connector; a water inlet connector; and a water outlet connector, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are connected to the flow channel by a first pipe and a second pipe, respectively, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are arranged outside the panel of the electronic device, and the coolant can be transported into the flow channel by the water inlet connector, and the coolant is output from the water outlet connector after heat exchange.

[0006] Preferably, one side of the flow channel is open, and a cover plate is provided on the upper cover body. The cover plate is provided on one side of the upper cover body to close one side of the flow channel.

[0007] Preferably, the length of the upper cover body is 95-105 mm, the width of the upper cover body is 20-25 mm, and the thickness of the upper cover body is 4-6 mm.

[0008] Preferably, the water inlet joint includes a water inlet head and a water inlet seat, and the water inlet head and the water inlet seat can be plugged into each other. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head and a water outlet seat, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat can be plugged into each other.

[0009] Preferably, the lengths of the water inlet head and the water outlet head are both 25-29 mm, the outer diameters of the water inlet head and the water outlet head are both 7-8 mm, the lengths of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are both 31-34 mm, and the outer diameters of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are both 9-11 mm.

[0010] Preferably, the water inlet head and the water outlet head are respectively provided with a first valve stem for elastic positioning, and the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are respectively provided with a second valve stem for elastic positioning. The water inlet head, the water inlet seat and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat all maintain a closed state under normal circumstances. When the water inlet head and the water inlet seat are plugged into each other, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat are plugged into each other, the first valve stem and the second valve stem push each other, so that the water inlet head and the water inlet seat and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat form an open state.

[0011] Preferably, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively fixed to the panel by a pipe clamp, and the pipe clamp is a C-shaped elastic sheet.

[0012] Preferably, the water inlet joint includes a water inlet head and a water inlet seat, and the water inlet head and the water inlet seat can be plugged into each other. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head and a water outlet seat, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat can be plugged into each other. The outer sides of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are respectively provided with an annular groove, and the pipe clamp can fit into the annular groove.

[0013] Preferably, the connector is arranged inside a housing, and the housing is arranged inside the electronic device near the panel.

[0014] Preferably, the first pipeline and the second pipeline are respectively connected to two ends of the flow channel, and the two ends of the flow channel are located on one side of the upper cover body.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that the optical module device provided by the present invention includes an optical module unit, a lower cover, an upper cover, a water inlet connector, and a water outlet connector. The upper cover has an upper cover body, within which a flow channel is provided for accommodating coolant. The upper cover is disposed above the lower cover. The upper and lower covers are assembled, and the optical module unit is disposed between the lower and upper covers to form an optical module. The optical module can be inserted into an electronic device through a panel, so that the optical module unit is connected to a connector. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are connected to the flow channel via a first pipe and a second pipe, respectively. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are disposed outside the panel of the electronic device, and can transport coolant from the water inlet connector to the flow channel. The coolant is then discharged from the water outlet connector after heat exchange.

[0016] This invention incorporates a flow channel directly within the optical module's top cover, creating a liquid cooling mechanism. This liquid cooling system effectively cools the optical module, achieving optimal heat dissipation and meeting system heat dissipation requirements. For example, OSFP / OSFP-XD products are suitable for optical modules with speeds exceeding 800Gb / s. Furthermore, the water inlet and outlet connectors of this invention are located outside the electronic device's panel, utilizing a front-to-back water outlet system to prevent leaks from affecting the circuit board. Assembly is also simple and quick, miniaturizing space to address heat dissipation issues and achieving the advantages of miniaturization and light weight.

[0017] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an optical module device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the optical module device according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Ⅲ-Ⅲ cross-sectional view.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Ⅴ-V cross-sectional view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] [Example]

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 4 The present invention provides an optical module device, including an optical module unit 1, a lower cover 2, an upper cover 3, a water inlet connector 4, and a water outlet connector 5. This embodiment discloses a 1×1 structure, but it can also be applied to left and right parallel designs, such as structures with specifications of 1×2 to 1×6. It can also be applied to stacked structures, such as structures with specifications of 2×1, 2×2, 2×3, 2×4, and 2×5, without limitation.

[0025] The optical module unit 1 includes optoelectronic devices, functional circuits, and optical interfaces. The optical module unit 1 can be connected to a cable 8. The upper cover 3 and the lower cover 2 are made of metal materials with good thermal conductivity (such as copper or aluminum). The upper cover 3 has an upper cover body 31, and a flow channel 32 (such as Figure 4 As shown in FIG, the flow channel 32 may extend in a zigzag manner, and one side of the flow channel 32 may be open, which can facilitate the processing and forming of the flow channel 32. The cross-sectional area of ​​each part of the flow channel 32 may be equal, so that the coolant can flow evenly.

[0026] A cover plate 33 may be provided on the upper cover body 31. The cover plate 33 is provided on one side of the upper cover body 31 to close one side of the flow channel 32. The cover plate 33 may be fixed to the upper cover body 31 by welding or other methods so that the coolant can flow in the flow channel 32 without leaking out. The upper cover 3 is provided above the lower cover 2. The upper cover 3 and the lower cover 2 may be combined. The upper cover 3 and the lower cover 2 may be combined by welding or other methods so that the upper cover 3 and the lower cover 2 form a hollow shell. However, the combination of the upper cover 3 and the lower cover 2 is not limited. In this embodiment, the length L of the upper cover body 31 may be 95 to 105 mm (e.g. Figure 4As shown), preferably 100.4 mm, the width W of the upper cover body 31 can be 20-25 mm, preferably 22.58 mm, and the thickness T of the upper cover body 31 can be 4-6 mm, preferably 5.1 mm. The upper cover body 31 (upper cover 3) of this embodiment can obtain an optimized size to cooperate with the optical module unit 1, provide appropriate liquid cooling function, and will not take up a large space.

[0027] The optical module unit 1 can be positioned between the lower cover 2 and the upper cover 3, so that the lower cover 2 and the upper cover 3 cover the optical module unit 1, thereby forming an optical module. Liquid cooling can be used to assist in heat dissipation of the optical module. The present invention is applicable to, but is not limited to, optical modules with OSFP / OSFP-XD product speeds exceeding 800Gb / s. The optical module is positioned within an electronic device 100, which includes a panel 101 located on the front side of the electronic device 100, i.e., the panel 101 is a front panel.

[0028] The electronic device 100 includes a circuit board 102, on which a connector 103 (eg, a small pluggable module) is provided. Figure 3 As shown), the connector 103 can be arranged inside a metal shell 104, and the metal shell 104 is arranged inside the electronic device 100 near the panel 101 to facilitate receiving the optical module. The optical module can be inserted into the electronic device 100 through the panel 101, that is, the module can be inserted into the electronic device 100 through the corresponding opening on the panel 101, so that the optical module unit 1 can be plugged and connected with the connector 103.

[0029] The water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 are connected to the flow channel 32 via a first pipe 6 and a second pipe 7, respectively. The first pipe 6 and the second pipe 7 are connected to the ends of the flow channel 32, respectively. The ends of the flow channel 32 can be located on one side (front side) of the upper cover body 31 to facilitate the connection of the first pipe 6 and the second pipe 7. The water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 are disposed outside the panel 101 of the electronic device 100. The water inlet connector 4 can deliver coolant into the flow channel 32. After heat exchange, the coolant is output as hot water through the water outlet connector 5 to assist in heat dissipation of the optical module. The optical module is inserted into the electronic device 100 through the panel 101, so that the optical module unit 1 can be connected to the connector 103 within the electronic device 100 to facilitate the transmission of optical signals, electrical signals, and other signals.

[0030] The water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 can be quick male and female connectors. The water inlet connector 4 can include a water inlet head 41 and a water inlet seat 42 (such as Figure 5As shown, the water inlet head 41 and the water inlet seat 42 are corresponding male and female structures, so that the water inlet head 41 and the water inlet seat 42 can be plugged into each other and quickly connected. The water outlet joint 5 can include a water outlet head 51 and a water outlet seat 52. The water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52 are corresponding male and female structures, so that the water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52 can be plugged into each other and quickly connected.

[0031] In this embodiment, the length L1 of the water inlet head 41 and the water outlet head 51 are both 25-29 mm, and the length L1 of the water inlet head 41 and the water outlet head 51 is preferably 26.8 mm. The outer diameter D1 of the water inlet head 41 and the water outlet head 51 are both 7-8 mm, and the outer diameter D1 of the water inlet head 41 and the water outlet head 51 is preferably 7.5 mm.

[0032] In this embodiment, the length L2 of the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet seat 52 is 31-34 mm, preferably 32.46 mm. The outer diameter D2 of the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet seat 52 is 9-11 mm, preferably 10.2 mm. The dimensions of the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 of this embodiment are optimized for the upper cover 3. Furthermore, the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 can be miniaturized, thus taking up less space and conveniently connecting to the upper cover 3 for water inflow and outflow.

[0033] In this embodiment, a first valve stem 411 and 511 are elastically positioned within the water inlet head 41 and the water outlet head 51, respectively. A second valve stem 421 and 521 are elastically positioned within the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet seat 52, respectively. The water inlet head 41, the water inlet seat 42, and the water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52 all maintain a closed state under normal conditions. When the water inlet head 41 and the water inlet seat 42 are plugged into each other, and the water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52 are plugged into each other, the first valve stems 411 and 511 push against the second valve stems 421 and 521, respectively, to open the internal passages of the water inlet head 41 and the water inlet seat 42, and the water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52, thereby forming an open state between the water inlet head 41 and the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet head 51 and the water outlet seat 52, allowing coolant to flow through the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, the water inlet joint 4 and the water outlet joint 5 can be connected by a pipe clamp 8 (such as Figure 1The pipe clamp 8 is fixed to the panel 101 (as shown). The pipe clamp 8 can be installed on the panel 101 by screw locking or other means. The pipe clamp 8 is a C-shaped elastic sheet, so that the pipe clamp 8 can be used to clamp and fix the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5, thereby facilitating the installation of the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5. In this embodiment, the outer sides of the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet seat 52 are respectively provided with an annular groove 422 and 522. The pipe clamp 8 can be fitted into the annular groove 422 and 522, so that the pipe clamp 8 can firmly clamp and fix the water inlet seat 42 and the water outlet seat 52, so that the water inlet connector 4 and the water outlet connector 5 can be firmly positioned.

[0035] [Beneficial Effects of Embodiments]

[0036] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that the optical module device provided by the present invention includes an optical module unit, a lower cover, an upper cover, a water inlet connector, and a water outlet connector. The upper cover has an upper cover body, within which a flow channel is provided for accommodating coolant. The upper cover is disposed above the lower cover. The upper and lower covers are assembled, and the optical module unit is disposed between the lower and upper covers to form an optical module. The optical module can be inserted into an electronic device through a panel, so that the optical module unit is connected to a connector. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are connected to the flow channel via a first pipe and a second pipe, respectively. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are disposed outside the panel of the electronic device, and can transport coolant from the water inlet connector to the flow channel. The coolant is then discharged from the water outlet connector after heat exchange.

[0037] This invention incorporates a flow channel directly within the optical module's top cover, creating a liquid cooling mechanism. This liquid cooling system effectively cools the optical module, achieving optimal heat dissipation and meeting system heat dissipation requirements. For example, OSFP / OSFP-XD products are suitable for optical modules with speeds exceeding 800Gb / s. Furthermore, the water inlet and outlet connectors of this invention are located outside the electronic device's panel, utilizing a front-to-back water outlet system to prevent leaks from affecting the circuit board. Assembly is also simple and quick, miniaturizing space to address heat dissipation issues and achieving the advantages of miniaturization and light weight.

[0038] However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of patent protection of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings are also included in the scope of protection of the present invention and are hereby stated.

Claims

1. An optical module device, characterized in that: The optical module device is provided in an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a panel located on the front side of the electronic device, the electronic device is provided with a circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with a connector. The optical module device includes: an optical module unit; Cover it with a lid; an upper cover, the upper cover having an upper cover body, the upper cover body being provided with a flow channel therein, the flow channel being capable of accommodating a coolant, the upper cover being disposed above the lower cover, the upper cover and the lower cover being combined, the optical module unit being disposed between the lower cover and the upper cover to form an optical module, the optical module being capable of being inserted into the electronic device through the panel, the optical module unit being connected to the connector; a water inlet connector; and A water outlet joint, wherein the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint are connected to the flow channel via a first pipe and a second pipe respectively. The water inlet joint and the water outlet joint are arranged outside the panel of the electronic device, and the coolant can be transported into the flow channel by the water inlet joint. The coolant is then output from the water outlet joint after heat exchange.

2. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the flow channel is in an open shape. A cover plate is provided on the upper cover body. The cover plate is provided on one side of the upper cover body and is used to close one side of the flow channel.

3. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: The length of the upper cover body is 95-105 mm, the width of the upper cover body is 20-25 mm, and the thickness of the upper cover body is 4-6 mm.

4. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet joint includes a water inlet head and a water inlet seat, and the water inlet head and the water inlet seat can be plugged into each other. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head and a water outlet seat, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat can be plugged into each other.

5. The optical module device according to claim 4, wherein: The lengths of the water inlet head and the water outlet head are both 25-29 mm, the outer diameters of the water inlet head and the water outlet head are both 7-8 mm, the lengths of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are both 31-34 mm, and the outer diameters of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are both 9-11 mm.

6. The optical module device according to claim 4, wherein: The water inlet head and the water outlet head are respectively provided with a first valve stem for elastic positioning, and the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are respectively provided with a second valve stem for elastic positioning. The water inlet head, the water inlet seat, the water outlet head and the water outlet seat all maintain a closed state under normal circumstances. When the water inlet head and the water inlet seat are plugged into each other, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat are plugged into each other, the first valve stem and the second valve stem push each other, so that the water inlet head and the water inlet seat and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat form an open state.

7. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet joint and the water outlet joint are respectively fixed on the panel by a pipe clamp, and the pipe clamp is a C-shaped elastic sheet.

8. The optical module device according to claim 7, wherein: The water inlet joint includes a water inlet head and a water inlet seat, and the water inlet head and the water inlet seat can be plugged into each other. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head and a water outlet seat, and the water outlet head and the water outlet seat can be plugged into each other. The outer sides of the water inlet seat and the water outlet seat are respectively provided with an annular groove, and the pipe clamp can fit into the annular groove.

9. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: The connector is arranged inside a shell, and the shell is arranged inside the electronic device near the panel.

10. The optical module device according to claim 1, wherein: The first pipeline and the second pipeline are respectively connected to two ends of the flow channel, and the two ends of the flow channel are located on one side of the upper cover body.

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