AOC optical module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical communication, and provides an AOC optical module, which comprises an MPO optical fiber connector, an AOC cutting sleeve for the MPO optical fiber connector to be inserted and a base for the AOC cutting sleeve to be installed, the AOC cutting sleeve is provided with a locking structure capable of limiting the MPO optical fiber connector to be pulled out of the AOC cutting sleeve, and the MPO optical fiber connector is inserted into the base. And a limiting structure for limiting unlocking of the locking structure is arranged on the base. According to the utility model, the locking structure on the AOC clamping sleeve is designed and is matched with the limiting structure on the base, so that the MPO optical fiber connector can be prevented from being pulled out of the AOC clamping sleeve, and the locking structure is different from the existing screw locking form, thereby saving the material cost and simplifying the assembly process.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] Present communication market MPO (Multi-fiber Push-On) optical port OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical module realizes AOC (Active Optical Cable) structure function (optical fiber cannot be pulled out from optical module) mostly adopts to set screw on corresponding place of structure shell, and MPO optical fiber card is locked by screw, to realize the purpose that optical fiber cannot be pulled out base.

[0003] Another present market OSFP optical module is generally set on the top surface of module optical port end, which reduces the heat dissipation of air duct on the surface of metal shell, and the small air inlet structure also makes the module thermal performance become a bottleneck. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a kind of AOC optical module, at least can solve part of defects in prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model embodiment provides the following technical scheme: a kind of AOC optical module, including MPO optical fiber connector, further including the AOC sleeve for the insertion of the MPO optical fiber connector and the mounting of the AOC sleeve, the AOC sleeve has the locking structure that can limit the MPO optical fiber connector from the AOC sleeve and is pulled out, the bottom is equipped with the restriction structure that the locking structure is unlocked.

[0006] Further, the locking structure includes two elastically clamped arms arranged oppositely, two elastically clamped arms are clamped to the MPO optical fiber connector, and the restriction structure limits two elastically clamped arms to open.

[0007] Further, the elastically clamped arm has locking boss, and the restriction structure includes limiting component arranged on the bottom, and the limiting component is used to be on the locking boss to limit two elastically clamped arms to open.

[0008] Further, the limiting component includes multiple steps, each step is gradually reduced along the direction of the insertion of the MPO optical fiber connector, and the step surface of each step is all towards the inside of the AOC sleeve, and the locking boss is limited between two adjacent steps.

[0009] Furthermore, the AOC card sleeve is positioned on the base via a positioning structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the positioning structure includes a positioning key on the base, and the outer wall of the AOC card sleeve has a positioning groove for the positioning key to be engaged.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes an upper cover that fits onto the base, the upper cover having a mounting position for product labels.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the base is provided with a heat dissipation structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the heat dissipation structure includes several partitions that are all perpendicular to the base, each partition is covered with a top plate that is parallel to the base, there is a gap between two adjacent partitions, and the base, the top plate and the two adjacent partitions enclose each other to form an air duct.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is recessed at the entrance of the air duct to form an air vent groove. One opposite wall of the air vent groove is a through opening, and the wall of the air vent groove relative to the entrance of the air duct is an inclined wall, which is inclined in a direction away from the entrance of the air duct.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. By designing a locking structure on the AOC sleeve, which works in conjunction with a limiting structure on the base, the MPO fiber optic connector can be prevented from being pulled out of the AOC sleeve. This is different from the existing screw locking method, which saves material costs and simplifies the assembly process.

[0017] 2. Placing the product label on the top cover reduces its thermal resistance to the air intake and improves the module's thermal performance.

[0018] 3. Design a large-sized air vent slot at the air duct inlet to increase the air intake surface and improve air cooling capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A frontal view schematic diagram of an AOC optical module provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the reverse side (first view) of an AOC optical module provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the reverse side (second view) of an AOC optical module provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the mating of an MPO fiber optic connector and an AOC ferrule for an AOC optical module provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 A first-view schematic diagram of an AOC card sleeve for an AOC optical module provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 A second-view schematic diagram of an AOC card sleeve for an AOC optical module provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the AOC card sleeve of an AOC optical module and a partial MPO fiber optic connector provided for an embodiment of this utility model (with the outer shell 11 and plastic sleeve 12 of the MPO fiber optic connector removed);

[0026] Figure 8 A partial first-view view of the AOC card sleeve and base of an AOC optical module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 A second-view partial view of the AOC card sleeve and base of an AOC optical module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an MPO fiber optic connector for an AOC optical module provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of an MPO fiber optic connector for an AOC optical module with its outer shell removed, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] In the attached diagram, the following labels are used: 1-MPO fiber optic connector; 10-connector head; 100-slot; 11-outer shell; 12-plastic sleeve; 2-AOC sleeve; 20-elastic arm; 201-slot head; 202-locking boss; 21-positioning slot; 3-base; 30-step; 31-positioning key; 32-partition; 33-top plate; 34-vent slot; 35-through opening; 36-sloping slot wall; 4-top cover; 40-placement position. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0032] Please seeFigures 1 to 11 This utility model provides an AOC optical module, including an MPO fiber optic connector 1. It is characterized by further including an AOC sleeve 2 for connecting the MPO fiber optic connector 1 and a base 3 for mounting the AOC sleeve 2. The end of the AOC sleeve 2 that is assembled with the MPO fiber optic connector 1 has a locking structure, and the AOC sleeve 2 is locked onto the base 3 by the locking structure. By designing the locking structure on the AOC sleeve 2, and cooperating with the limiting structure on the base 3, the MPO fiber optic connector 1 can be prevented from being pulled out of the AOC sleeve 2. This differs from existing screw-locking methods, saving material costs and simplifying the assembly process. In the prior art, screws are usually used to lock the MPO fiber optic connector 1 into the AOC sleeve 2. This embodiment cleverly utilizes the structure of the AOC sleeve 2 itself in conjunction with the structure on the base 3 to prevent the MPO fiber optic connector from being pulled out of the AOC sleeve 2, saving screw material costs and facilitating assembly by eliminating the screwing process.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 11 The locking structure includes two opposing elastic clamping arms 20, which cooperate to clamp the MPO fiber optic connector 1. The limiting structure restricts the opening of the two elastic clamping arms 20. Further refining the locking structure, it employs elastic clamping arms 20, thus providing a resilient clamping force to lock the MPO fiber optic connector 1 in the AOC sleeve 2, while the limiting structure restricts the opening of the two elastic clamping arms 20.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 11 The elastic locking arm 20 has a locking protrusion 202. The limiting structure includes a limiting component on the base 3, which abuts against the locking protrusion 202 to limit the opening of the two elastic locking arms 20. Preferably, the outer wall of the connector head 10 of the MPO fiber optic connector 1 has a slot 100, and the elastic locking arm 20 has a locking head 201 that engages with the slot 100. The locking head 201 and the locking protrusion 202 are designed on the elastic locking arm 20, wherein the locking head 201 can be fitted into the slot 100 on the base 3. The limiting component on the base 3 limits the locking protrusion 202, thereby preventing the elastic locking arms 20 from opening and thus preventing the MPO fiber optic connector 1 from being pulled out of the AOC sleeve 2. Of course, other existing locking methods are also possible besides this locking method.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 11The limiting component includes multiple steps 30, each step 30 decreasing progressively in the insertion direction of the MPO fiber optic connector 1, and the step surface of each step 30 facing the interior of the AOC sleeve 2. The locking boss 202 is limited between adjacent steps 30. To refine the above limiting component, steps 30 are used for limiting, such as... Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment uses two steps 30. The direction from the MPO fiber optic connector 1 to the AOC sleeve 2 is the direction of the lower step 30, that is, each step 30 decreases step by step. In this way, the locking protrusion 202 can be locked on the connecting wall between the two steps 30. When the MPO fiber optic connector 1 is to be pulled out, the locking protrusions on the two elastic locking arms 20 of the AOC sleeve 2 contact the step 30 structure on the side wall of the base 3 and cannot open, thereby preventing the MPO fiber optic connector 1 from being pulled out.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 11 The AOC card sleeve 2 is positioned on the base 3 by a positioning structure. In this embodiment, the AOC card sleeve 2 can be positioned on the base 3 by the positioning structure. Preferably, the positioning structure includes a positioning key 31 provided on the base 3, and the outer wall of the AOC card sleeve 2 has a positioning groove 21 for the positioning key 31 to engage. The specific positioning method can be that the positioning key 31 engages with the positioning groove 21. Of course, other existing positioning methods are also feasible, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 11 The optical module also includes an upper cover 4 that fits onto the base 3, and the upper cover 4 has a mounting position 40 for installing product labels. By designing the product label on the upper cover 4, it can be on a different surface from the air duct on the base 3, thereby reducing its thermal resistance to the air inlet duct and improving the module's thermal performance.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 11 The bottom surface of the base 3 is equipped with a heat dissipation structure. This structure dissipates heat from the optical module. The heat dissipation structure includes several partitions 32, each perpendicular to the base 3. Each partition 32 is covered by a top plate 33 parallel to the base 3. There is a gap between adjacent partitions 32. The base 3, the top plate 33, and the adjacent partitions 32 together form an air duct. The heat dissipation structure uses multiple partitions 32 to form an air duct, and the airflow within the air duct carries away the heat from the optical module. There can be multiple air ducts, depending on the number of partitions 32.

[0039] For further optimization of the above solution, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 11The base 3 is recessed at the entrance of the air duct to form an air vent groove 34. One opposite wall of the air vent groove 34 is a through opening 35, and the wall of the air vent groove 34 relative to the entrance of the air duct is an inclined wall 36, which is inclined away from the entrance of the air duct. Using a large-sized air vent groove 34 increases the air intake surface and improves air cooling capacity. Specifically, when air enters the air vent groove 34, it is first guided into the groove by the inclined wall 36, and then flows into the air duct, increasing the airflow into the air duct and thus improving the heat dissipation effect.

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

Claims

1. An AOC optical module comprising an MPO fiber optic connector, characterized in that: The application further comprises an AOC sleeve for the MPO fiber connector and a base for the installation of the AOC sleeve, the AOC sleeve has a locking structure for limiting the pulling of the MPO fiber connector from the AOC sleeve, and the base is provided with a limiting structure for limiting the unlocking of the locking structure.

2. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure comprises two elastic clamping arms arranged oppositely, the two elastic clamping arms clamp the MPO fiber connector, and the limiting structure limits the opening of the two elastic clamping arms.

3. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic clamping arm has a locking boss, and the limiting structure comprises a limiting assembly arranged on the base, which is used for abutting against the locking boss to limit the opening of the two elastic clamping arms.

4. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting assembly comprises multiple steps, each step is lowered in the direction of the insertion of the MPO fiber connector, and the step surface of each step faces the inside of the AOC sleeve, and the locking boss is limited between two adjacent steps.

5. The AOC optical module of claim 1, wherein: The AOC sleeve is positioned on the base through a positioning structure.

6. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning structure comprises a positioning key arranged on the base, and the outer wall of the AOC sleeve has a positioning groove for the positioning key.

7. The AOC optical module of claim 1, wherein: The application further comprises an upper cover covering the base, and the upper cover is provided with a mounting position for the installation of a product label.

8. The AOC optical module of claim 1, wherein: The bottom surface of the base is provided with a heat dissipation structure.

9. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 8, characterized by: The heat dissipation structure comprises multiple partitions arranged vertically on the base, each partition is covered with a top plate parallel to the base, and the adjacent two partitions have a spacing, and the base, the top plate and the adjacent two partitions form an air duct.

10. An AOC optical module as claimed in claim 9, characterized by: The base is recessed at the entrance of the air duct to form an air outlet groove, one of the opposite groove walls of the air outlet groove is a through hole, and the groove wall of the air outlet groove opposite to the entrance of the air duct is an inclined groove wall, and the inclined groove wall is arranged inclinedly away from the entrance of the air duct.

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