Optical interface assembly and optical module

Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical interface assembly and an optical module, the optical interface assembly comprises an adapter base, the adapter base at least comprises a first connecting part connected with an optical fiber connector female head and a second connecting part connected with an optical fiber connector male head, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are communicated with each other, and the optical interface assembly also comprises two clamping blocks, the first connecting part at least comprises two clamping arms which can elastically expand outwards and can be clamped and matched with the optical fiber connector female head, the two clamping blocks are detachably connected with the two clamping arms in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the clamping blocks can limit expansion of the corresponding clamping arms after being connected with the corresponding clamping arms. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the clamping arms and the clamping blocks, when the optical module needs a pluggable optical interface, the optical interface assembly only provided with the clamping arms is selected in the optical module, and when the optical module needs a fixed optical jack, the clamping blocks are installed after the clamping arms clamp the optical fiber connector female head, so that the structure is simple and the operation is convenient; and the production cost is low.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to optical communication technical field, concretely relates to a kind of optical interface assembly and optical module. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuously increasing transmission rate of optical module, MPO optical interface with multiple optical paths needs to be used in optical module design, and most optical modules usually require to provide pluggable optical interface, and in specific application scenarios in the market, optical module with fixed connection between optical cable and optical module is also needed, and if the two types of optical modules are designed separately, it will lead to high development cost, long cycle, poor material universality and high production cost, therefore, an optical interface assembly and optical module are provided to meet the needs of the two types. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem to provide a kind of optical interface assembly and optical module that can satisfy two forms of interface and have low production cost.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: an optical interface assembly includes an adapter base, the adapter base includes at least a first connecting part connected to a female optical fiber connector and a second connecting part connected to a male optical fiber connector, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are in communication with each other, and further includes two clamping blocks, the first connecting part includes at least two clamping arms that can be elastically expanded outward and can be clamped with the female optical fiber connector, the two clamping blocks are detachably connected to the two clamping arms one by one, and the clamping block can limit the expansion of the corresponding clamping arm after being connected to the corresponding clamping arm.

[0005] Further, the first connecting part further includes a first connecting body for connecting the female optical fiber connector, and the two sides of the first connecting body are respectively provided with mounting grooves, the two clamping arms are respectively arranged in the two mounting grooves, the two clamping blocks can be respectively clamped into the two mounting grooves, and the two sides of the clamping block can be respectively clamped into the gap between the corresponding clamping arm and the mounting groove.

[0006] Further, the second connecting part includes a second connecting body and a pressing block, the second connecting body is U-shaped and has a first placement groove on the inner side for placing the flange of the male optical fiber connector, and the pressing block can be clamped with the second connecting body to fix the male optical fiber connector.

[0007] Further, the pressing block includes at least two clamping arms, the two sides of the outer part of the second connecting body are respectively provided with clamping grooves, and the two clamping arms can be elastically expanded outward and clamped into the two clamping grooves one by one.

[0008] Further, the pressing block further comprises a pressing plate arranged between the two clamping arms, and the pressing plate is in abutment with the outer surface of the male fiber connector.

[0009] The optical module comprises a base, a circuit board arranged on the base, a male fiber connector connected with the circuit board, and a cover arranged on the base, and further comprises the optical interface assembly, a second placement groove for placing the optical interface assembly is arranged on the base, and a recess is arranged on each side of the clamping arm, the clamping block is arranged on the protruding part of the first connecting part, and the cover covers the optical interface assembly.

[0010] The utility model discloses beneficial effects are reflected in:

[0011] The utility model discloses a clamping arm and clamping block are set up, when the optical module needs pluggable optical interface, the optical interface assembly only having clamping arm is selected in the optical module, when the optical module needs fixed optical interface, after the clamping arm clamps the female fiber connector, the clamping block is installed, and the structure is simple and convenient to operate, and the production cost is low. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is the optical interface assembly structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is the adapter base structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is the optical module structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 It is the optical module structure sectional view of the utility model.

[0016] The marks of components in the drawings are as follows: 1, adapter base; 101, first connecting part; 1011, clamping arm; 1012, first connecting body; 102, second connecting part; 1021, second connecting body; 1022, clamping block; 1022a, clamping arm; 1022b, pressing plate; 2, female fiber connector; 3, male fiber connector; 301, flange; 4, clamping block; 5, base; 6, circuit board; 7, cover; A, installation groove; B, first placement groove; C, clamping groove; D, second placement groove; E, recess. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The embodiments in the utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the utility model.

[0018] Referring to Figure 1 .

[0019] The utility model discloses a light interface assembly, including adapter base 1, the adapter base 1 at least includes with the first connecting portion 101 of fiber connector female head 2 is connected and with the second connecting portion 102 of fiber connector male head 3 is connected, and the first connecting portion 101 and the second connecting portion 102 communicate with each other, still including two clamping blocks 4, the first connecting portion 101 at least includes two elastic outward expansion and can be matched with the clamping arm 1011 of fiber connector female head 2, two clamping blocks 4 and two clamping arms 1011 are detachable connection one by one, and the clamping block 4 can limit corresponding clamping arm 1011 expansion after being connected with corresponding clamping arm 1011.

[0020] The utility model discloses a light interface assembly through setting up clamping arm 1011 and clamping block 4, when the optical module needs pluggable light interface, the optical module interior selects the light interface assembly only with clamping arm 1011, when the optical module needs fixed type light socket, after clamping arm 1011 clamps fiber connector female head 2, installs clamping block 4, simple structure operation is convenient, and production cost is low;

[0021] And wherein the elastic outward expansion of the clamping arm 1011 can be made of a material with toughness, the clamping arm 1011 remains in its original state when not clamped with the fiber connector female head 2, expands during clamping, and returns to its original state after clamping.

[0022] The specific clamping structure of the clamping arm 1011 and the fiber connector female head 2 can be, referring to Figure 4 :

[0023] The inner side of the end of the clamping arm 1011 and the connecting side of the fiber connector female head 2 are provided with protrusions, and the protrusions of the clamping arm 1011 and the connecting side of the fiber connector female head 2 are clamped by the elastic outward expansion of the clamping arm 1011. It should be noted that the specific clamping structure of the clamping arm 1011 and the fiber connector female head 2 is not limited to the above structure, and structures in the prior art that achieve the same technical effect can be used.

[0024] In an embodiment, referring toFigure 1 、 2 The first connecting part 101 further comprises a first connecting body 1012 for connecting the female fiber connector 2, and two installation grooves A are formed on the two sides of the first connecting body 1012, the two clamping arms 1011 are arranged in the two installation grooves A respectively, the two clamping blocks 4 are clamped into the two installation grooves A respectively, and the two sides of the clamping block 4 are clamped into the space between the clamping arm 1011 and the installation groove A respectively. In this way, the clamping block 4 limits the expansion of the clamping arm 1011 through clamping, and the structure is simple and convenient to operate.

[0025] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 、 2 The second connecting part 102 comprises a second connecting body 1021 and a pressing block 1022. The second connecting body 1021 is in a U shape and has a first placement groove B formed on the inner side for placing the flange 301 of the male fiber connector 3. The pressing block 1022 is clamped with the second connecting body 1021 to fix the male fiber connector 3. In this way, the male fiber connector 3 and the second connecting part 102 can be detached, which is convenient for later maintenance. On the basis of being detachable, the second connecting body 1021 and the pressing block 1022 are clamped to fix the male fiber connector 3, avoiding the direct connection between the male fiber connector 3 and the second connecting body 1021, and avoiding the damage of the male fiber connector 3 during the dismounting process.

[0026] And referring to Figure 2 The flange 301 of the male fiber connector 3 is placed into the first placement groove B from top to bottom, and cannot be removed along the horizontal direction after entering the first placement groove B.

[0027] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The pressing block 1022 comprises at least two clamping arms 1022a. The two sides of the outer part of the second connecting body 1021 are provided with clamping grooves C, and the two clamping arms 1022a are elastically expanded outward and clamped in the clamping grooves C one by one. In this way, the clamping arms 1022a and the clamping grooves C are clamped and matched, which is simple in structure and convenient to operate.

[0028] And the elastic outward expansion of the clamping arm 1022a can be achieved by using a material with toughness. The clamping arm 1022a remains in the original state when it is not clamped in the clamping groove C, expands first during clamping, and returns to the original state after clamping.

[0029] And the inner side of the end of the clamping arm 1022a is provided with a protrusion for clamping in the clamping groove C.

[0030] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 、 2The pressing block 1022 further comprises a pressing plate 1022b arranged between the two clamping arms 1022a, and the pressing plate 1022b abuts against the outer surface of the fiber connector male head 3. In this way, the fiber connector male head 3 is limited by the pressing plate 1022b, and the fiber connector male head 3 is fixed.

[0031] A fiber module, referring to Figure 3 The fiber module further comprises a fiber interface assembly, the base 5 is provided with a second placing groove D for placing the fiber interface assembly, and the second placing groove D is further provided with a groove E on both sides of the clamping arm 1011, the part of the clamping block 4 protruding from the first connecting part 101 can be installed in the groove E, and the cover 7 can cover the fiber interface assembly. In this way, by adding the fiber interface assembly, the fiber module can meet the two requirements of the pluggable interface and the fixed pluggable interface, and the groove E can be used for expanding the clamping arm 1011 in the pluggable interface mode, and can be used for installing the clamping block 4 in the fixed pluggable interface mode, thereby further ensuring the fixing effect of the clamping block 4.

[0032] It should be understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are only for illustration and are not intended to limit the present application, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications or changes based on it, and any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0033] It should be noted that if the present application involves directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture, such as shown in the drawings, if the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, if the description of "first", "second" and the like is involved in the embodiments of the present application, the description of "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes A scheme, or B scheme, or A and B scheme. In addition, "multiple" means more than two. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of the ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of such technical solutions does not exist, nor is it within the protection scope required by the present application.

Claims

1. An optical interface assembly, comprising an adapter base (1), the adapter base (1) comprising at least a first connecting portion (101) connected to a female fiber optic connector (2) and a second connecting portion (102) connected to a male fiber optic connector (3), wherein the first connecting portion (101) and the second connecting portion (102) are in communication with each other, characterized in that, It also includes two locking blocks (4). The first connecting part (101) includes at least two clamping arms (1011) that can be elastically expanded outward and can be engaged with the female head (2) of the optical fiber connector. The two locking blocks (4) and the two clamping arms (1011) are detachably connected in a one-to-one correspondence. After the locking block (4) is connected to the corresponding clamping arm (1011), it can restrict the expansion of the corresponding clamping arm (1011).

2. The optical interface component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part (101) further includes a first connecting body (1012) for the connection and insertion of the optical fiber connector female head (2), and the first connecting body (1012) has mounting slots (A) on both sides respectively. The two clamping arms (1011) are respectively disposed in the two mounting slots (A). The two locking blocks (4) can be respectively locked into the two mounting slots (A), and the two sides of the locking blocks (4) can be respectively locked into the gap between the corresponding clamping arms (1011) and the mounting slots (A).

3. The optical interface component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting part (102) includes a second connecting body (1021) and a pressure block (1022). The second connecting body (1021) is U-shaped and has a first placement groove (B) on its inner side for placing the flange (301) of the male fiber optic connector (3). The pressure block (1022) can be engaged with the second connecting body (1021) to fix the male fiber optic connector (3).

4. The optical interface assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressure block (1022) includes at least two snap-fit ​​arms (1022a), and the outer sides of the second connecting body (1021) are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​slots (C), and the two snap-fit ​​arms (1022a) can elastically expand outward and snap-fit ​​the two snap-fit ​​slots (C) one by one.

5. The optical interface assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressure block (1022) further includes a pressure plate (1022b) disposed between the two snap-fit ​​arms (1022a), and the pressure plate (1022b) abuts against the outer surface of the male fiber optic connector (3).

6. An optical module, comprising a base (5), a circuit board (6) disposed on the base (5), a male fiber optic connector (3) connected to the circuit board (6), and a cover (7) covering the base (5), characterized in that, It also includes an optical interface component as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base (5) is provided with a second placement groove (D) for placing the optical interface component, and the second placement groove (D) is provided with grooves (E) on both sides of the clamping arm (1011), the portion of the card block (4) protruding from the first connecting part (101) can be installed in the groove (E), and the cover (7) can cover the optical interface component.

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