Optical device connector and optical communication system

Abstract

The utility model provides an optical equipment connector and an optical communication system, and relates to the technical field of optical fiber communication, and the optical equipment connector comprises a connection housing and a limiting assembly. The connecting shell comprises a first wall surface and a second wall surface which are opposite to each other, the first wall surface is provided with an assembling through hole, and the assembling through hole is connected with an optical connecting shaft of the optical assembly; the second wall surface is provided with an opening, and an external plug extends into the connecting shell through the opening and is connected with the optical connecting shaft; a first flange and a second flange are arranged on the periphery of the optical connecting shaft, and the first flange abuts against the first wall face. The limiting assembly sleeves the periphery of the optical connecting shaft. The two ends of the limiting assembly abut against the first flange and the second flange respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of optical fiber communication technology, and in particular to an optical device connector and an optical communication system. Background Technology

[0002] A bidirectional optical sub-assembly (BOSA) is an optical device used for bidirectional signal transmission in optical fiber communication, consisting of a transmitting optical component and a receiving optical component. An optical fiber adapter is an interface device used to connect optical fiber equipment.

[0003] In related technologies, the BOSA is first soldered onto a circuit board, and then a fiber optic cable is used to connect the BOSA and the fiber optic adapter to enable communication. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an optical device connector and an optical communication system.

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] This application provides an optical device connector, comprising: a connecting housing, the connecting housing including a first wall and a second wall opposite to each other along a first direction, the first wall having a mounting through hole configured to connect to an optical connecting shaft of an optical component; the second wall having an opening configured to allow an external plug to pass through, so that the external plug extends into the connecting housing and connects to the optical connecting shaft; along the first direction, the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft includes a spaced first flange and a second flange, the first flange being close to the first wall, the first flange having opposing first surfaces and second surfaces, the first surface abutting against the first wall, the second surface being spaced apart from and opposite to a third surface of the second flange; and a limiting component, the limiting component being sleeved on the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft, and the limiting component having opposing first limiting surfaces and second limiting surfaces along the first direction, the first limiting surface abutting against the second surface, and the second limiting surface abutting against the third surface.

[0007] The connecting housing features a one-piece design, reducing tolerance accumulation. The mounting through-holes within the housing constrain the optical connection axis of the optical component in both the y and z directions. Simultaneously, the first flange of the optical connection abuts against the first wall, and both ends of the limiting component abut against the first flange and the second flange, respectively, to constrain the optical connection axis of the optical component in the x direction. This ensures the assembly accuracy of the optical component and the connecting housing, improves the connection accuracy between the optical component and the external plug, and reduces optical loss.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the limiting component includes a limiting member, the limiting member being provided with an arc-shaped groove, and an arc-shaped limiting groove being provided on the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft between the first flange and the second flange, the arc-shaped inner surface of the arc-shaped groove abutting against the arc-shaped outer surface of the arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0009] The arc-shaped groove design increases the contact area between the limiting component and the optical connecting shaft, ensuring the effectiveness of end face limiting.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the first limiting surface is provided with a first arc-shaped groove, and the second limiting surface is provided with a second arc-shaped groove; when the first limiting surface abuts against the second surface, the first flange is disposed in the first arc-shaped groove; when the second limiting surface abuts against the third surface, the second flange is disposed in the second arc-shaped groove.

[0011] The flange abuts against the limiting surface to constrain the flange in the X direction; while abutting against the limiting surface, the flange is also provided in the arc-shaped groove, which can constrain the flange in the Y and Z directions.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the limiting member is provided with a first connecting buckle and a second connecting buckle at its two opposite ends along the second direction; the connecting housing includes a third wall surface and a fourth wall surface that are opposite along the second direction, the third wall surface is provided with a first connecting groove, and the fourth wall surface is provided with a second connecting groove; the first connecting buckle is connected to the first connecting groove, and the second connecting buckle is connected to the second connecting groove; wherein, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0013] The connection between the connecting buckle and the connecting groove secures the limiting component within the connecting housing, ensuring the limiting function of the limiting component.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, both the first connecting buckle and the second connecting buckle are provided with guide slopes.

[0015] The guide ramp is used to guide the buckle setting in the connecting groove.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the first wall surface is provided with a first mounting through hole and a second mounting through hole spaced apart along the second direction, and the mounting through hole is located between the first mounting through hole and the second mounting through hole; the limiting component further includes a first connector and a second connector, one end of the first connector and the second connector are both connected to the limiting component, and the other ends of the first connector and the second connector respectively extend into the connecting housing through the first mounting through hole and the second mounting through hole; the other ends of the first connector and the second connector are respectively provided with a third connecting buckle and a fourth connecting buckle, the third connecting buckle is configured to match a first slot provided on the first outer wall of the external plug, and the fourth connecting buckle is configured to match a second slot provided on the second outer wall of the external plug.

[0017] The limiting component is fixed inside the connecting housing and connected to the external plug, ensuring the limiting function of the limiting component while also restricting the external plug.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the first wall surface is provided with a third arc-shaped groove, and when the first flange abuts against the first wall surface, the first flange is disposed in the third arc-shaped groove.

[0019] The first flange abuts against the first wall surface to constrain the optical connection axis in the X direction; while the first flange abuts against the first wall surface, it is also disposed in the third arc-shaped groove, which can constrain the first flange in the Y and Z directions.

[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the connecting housing further includes a fifth wall surface, the two ends of which intersect with the first wall surface and the second wall surface respectively; a positioning port is provided on the fifth wall surface, the positioning port is connected to the opening, and the positioning port is configured to match the positioning protrusion provided on the third outer wall of the external plug.

[0021] The positioning port can restrict the installation direction of the external plug, improving installation efficiency.

[0022] In one embodiment of this application, the connecting housing further includes a sixth wall surface, which is opposite to the second wall surface along the first direction, and the first wall surface is located between the sixth wall surface and the second wall surface; the sixth wall surface has a mounting groove, one of the inner wall surfaces of the mounting groove coincides with the first wall surface; the limiting member is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0023] This makes the overall structure more compact.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the optical device connector further includes: a shielding housing and a thermal pad; the shielding housing covers the outside of the connecting housing, and the thermal pad is also disposed between the shielding housing and the outer wall surface of the connecting housing.

[0025] The shielding housing protects the connecting housing while shielding the optical components and external plugs from the influence of other devices. A thermal pad is also provided between the shielding housing and the connecting housing. The thermal pad has a high thermal conductivity and can dissipate heat from the optical equipment connector with a significant heat dissipation effect.

[0026] This application also provides an optical communication system, which includes the optical device connector described above, and further includes an optical component and an external plug; the optical device connector includes a mounting through hole and an opening, the optical connecting shaft of the optical component is connected to the mounting through hole, and the external plug extends into the optical device connector through the opening and is connected to the optical connecting shaft.

[0027] The optical device connector provided in this application has the following technical advantages:

[0028] In the optical device connector provided in this application embodiment, the connecting housing is an integral design, which reduces tolerance accumulation.

[0029] The mounting through-hole within the connecting housing constrains the optical connecting axis of the optical component in both the y and z directions. Simultaneously, the first flange of the optical connector abuts against the first wall, and both ends of the limiting component abut against the first flange and the second flange, respectively, to constrain the optical connecting axis of the optical component in the x direction. This ensures the assembly accuracy of the optical component and the connecting housing, improves the connection accuracy between the optical component and the external plug, and reduces optical loss. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the optical device connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the optical device connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the optical component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component connected to the connecting housing according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A structural diagram showing the incomplete assembly of the connecting housing, limiting components, and optical components.

[0040] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the connection between the limiting component and the external plug provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the connection between the limiting component and the external plug provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 100 - Connecting housing;

[0044] 101 - First wall surface; 102 - Third wall surface; 103 - Fifth wall surface; 104 - Sixth wall surface; 105 - Second wall surface;

[0045] 1011 - Assembly through hole; 1012 - Third arc-shaped groove; 1013 - First mounting through hole; 1014 - Second mounting through hole; 1021 - First connecting groove; 1022 - Second connecting groove; 1031 - Positioning port; 1041 - Mounting groove;

[0046] 200-Limit component;

[0047] 201 - Limiting component; 202 - First connecting component; 203 - Second connecting component; 204 - First connecting buckle; 205 - Second connecting buckle;

[0048] 210 - Arc-shaped groove; 220 - Second arc-shaped recess; 230 - First arc-shaped recess; 240 - Connecting sidewall;

[0049] 2011 - First limiting surface; 2012 - Second limiting surface; 2021 - Third connecting buckle; 2031 - Fourth connecting buckle; 2041 - First guide slope; 2051 - Second guide slope;

[0050] 300-Optical Components;

[0051] 301 - Optical connecting shaft; 302 - First flange; 303 - Second flange; 304 - Arc-shaped limiting groove;

[0052] 3011 - Connecting hole; 3022 - First surface; 3021 - Second surface; 3031 - Third surface;

[0053] 400 - External plug;

[0054] 401 - Optical connector end; 402 - Positioning protrusion;

[0055] 4031 - First clearance groove; 4032 - First slot; 4033 - First snap-fit ​​protrusion; 4041 - Second clearance groove; 4042 - Second slot; 4043 - Second snap-fit ​​protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0056] In related technologies, the solution of connecting BOSA and fiber optic adapter through fiber optic cable separates BOSA and fiber optic adapter, which occupies a lot of space and is not conducive to product miniaturization design; moreover, it has high requirements for fiber optic cable winding, which is not conducive to product design layout planning; adding fiber optic cable will also lead to higher costs.

[0057] To solve the above problems, in related technologies, a positioning hole is set at one end of the fiber optic adapter, and after the BOSA is directly connected to the positioning hole, the BOSA and the fiber optic adapter are soldered onto the circuit board at the same time.

[0058] However, the fiber optic adapter in the relevant technology consists of an upper cover and a lower shell. The upper cover and lower shell split the positioning hole into two semicircles, which leads to a large cumulative deviation in manufacturing and assembly. After the BOSA and the fiber optic adapter are fixed on the circuit board, the BOSA and the fiber optic adapter are prone to center deviation, which affects the matching accuracy of the external connector and the BOSA, resulting in large optical loss.

[0059] In the optical device connector of this application embodiment, the connecting housing is an integral design, which reduces tolerance accumulation; the mounting through hole in the connecting housing can constrain the optical connecting axis of the optical component in the y and z directions; while the optical connecting axis is connected to the mounting through hole, the first flange of the optical connecting axis abuts against the first wall surface, and at the same time, the two ends of the limiting component abut against the first flange and the second flange respectively, so as to constrain the optical connecting axis of the optical component in the x direction; ensuring the assembly accuracy of the optical component and the connecting housing, improving the connection accuracy of the optical component and the external plug, and reducing optical loss.

[0060] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0061] In this document, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive protection. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, system, product, or apparatus. "A plurality" in this application may mean at least two, for example, two, three, or more, and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0062] In the description of this application, "multiple" is understood as "at least two". "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

[0063] Unless the context otherwise defines, the term “connection” in this document may mean that one element is directly connected to another element, or that one element is connected to another element through an intermediate element.

[0064] Unless otherwise defined in the context, the terms “first” and “second” in this document are used only to distinguish identical or similar elements and should not be construed as indicating or implying the importance of different elements or the order of elements.

[0065] In this embodiment of the application, the first direction is the x-axis shown in the figure, which is the assembly direction of the optical component and the external plug; the second direction is the y-axis shown in the figure; and the third direction is the z-axis shown in the figure; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0066] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The optical device connector provided in this application includes a connecting housing 100, in which the assembly end of the optical component 300 and the assembly end of the external plug 400 are both disposed in the connecting housing 100, and the assembly end of the optical component 300 and the assembly end of the external plug 400 are assembled in the connecting housing 100.

[0067] The optical module 300 extends outward with an optical connecting shaft 301. The connecting housing 100 is provided with a mounting through hole 1011 and an opening opposite each other along a first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The mounting through hole 1011 is connected to the optical connecting shaft 301. The opening allows the external plug 400 to pass through so that the external plug 400 extends into the connecting housing 100. The external plug 400 has an optical connecting end 401. When the external plug 400 extends into the connecting housing 100 and the optical connecting shaft 301 is disposed in the connecting housing 100 through the mounting through hole 1011, the optical connecting shaft 301 and the external plug 400 are aligned and connected.

[0068] refer to Figure 3 The optical connecting shaft 301 has a connecting hole 3011, and the external plug 400 is connected to the connecting hole 3011 to connect the optical component 300 and the external plug 400.

[0069] refer to Figure 4 The connecting housing 100 includes a first wall 101 and a second wall 105 opposite each other along a first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The first wall 101 is provided with a mounting through hole 1011, which is connected to the optical connecting shaft 301. The second wall 105 is provided with an opening that allows an external plug 400 to pass through so that the external plug 400 can extend into the connecting housing 100.

[0070] The outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft 301 is also provided with a first flange 302 and a second flange 303 spaced apart along a first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The first flange 302 is close to the first wall surface 101 of the connecting housing 100. The first flange 302 has a first surface 3022 and a second surface 3021 opposite to each other along the first direction. The second flange 303 has a third surface 3031. The second surface 3021 is opposite to the third surface 3031. The first surface 3022 is close to the connecting housing 100.

[0071] When the optical connecting shaft 301 is connected to the mounting through hole 1011, the first surface 3022 abuts against the first wall surface 101 to restrict the optical connecting shaft 301 from continuing to move into the connecting housing 100 along the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure).

[0072] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5The optical device connector provided in this application embodiment further includes: a limiting component 200, the limiting component 200 including a limiting member 201, the limiting member 201 being provided with an arc-shaped groove 210, and an arc-shaped limiting groove 304 being provided on the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft 301 between the first flange 302 and the second flange 303; the radius of the arc-shaped inner surface of the arc-shaped groove 210 is the same as the radius of the arc-shaped outer surface of the arc-shaped limiting groove 304, when the arc-shaped groove 210 is sleeved on the optical connecting shaft 301 between the first flange 302 and the second flange 303, the arc-shaped inner surface of the arc-shaped groove 210 and the arc-shaped outer surface of the arc-shaped limiting groove 304 abut in a third direction (z-axis shown in the figure).

[0073] The limiting member 201 can constrain the optical connecting shaft 301 in the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure) and the third direction (z-axis shown in the figure); the design of the arc-shaped slot 210 can increase the contact area between the limiting member 201 and the optical connecting shaft 301, ensuring the end face limiting effect.

[0074] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The limiting member 201 has a first limiting surface 2011 and a second limiting surface 2012 along the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The first limiting surface 2011 abuts against the first surface 3022 of the first flange 302, and the second limiting surface 2012 abuts against the third surface 3031 of the second flange 303. When the arc-shaped slot 210 is fitted onto part of the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft 301, the two ends of the limiting member 201 along the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure) abut against the first flange 302 and the second flange 303 respectively.

[0075] Ensure that the limiting member 201 can constrain the optical connecting shaft 301 in the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure), restricting the optical connecting shaft 301 from continuing to move into the connecting housing 100 along the first direction, or restricting the optical connecting shaft 301 from leaving the connecting housing 100 along the first direction.

[0076] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 In this embodiment of the application, a first arc-shaped groove 230 is provided on the first limiting surface 2011. When the first limiting surface 2011 abuts against the first surface 3022 of the first flange 302, the first flange 302 is disposed in the first arc-shaped groove 230, so that the first surface 3022 abuts against the first arc-shaped groove 230.

[0077] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6The second limiting surface 2012 is provided with a second arc-shaped groove 220; when the second limiting surface 2012 abuts against the third surface 3031 of the second flange 303, the second flange 303 is disposed in the second arc-shaped groove 220, so that the third surface 3031 abuts against the second arc-shaped groove 220.

[0078] The first arc-shaped groove 230 can constrain the first flange 302 in the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure) and the third direction (z-axis shown in the figure), and the second arc-shaped groove 220 can constrain the second flange 303 in the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure) and the third direction (z-axis shown in the figure).

[0079] The first arc-shaped groove 230 can be a circular groove with the same diameter as the first flange 302; the second arc-shaped groove 220 can be a circular groove with the same diameter as the second flange 303.

[0080] Continue to refer to Figure 6 The diameter of the second arc-shaped groove 220 is larger than the diameter of the arc-shaped slot 210. The intersection of the second arc-shaped groove 220 and the arc-shaped slot 210 includes a connecting sidewall 240. When the second flange 303 is disposed in the second arc-shaped groove 220, the third surface 3031 also abuts against the connecting sidewall 240, further constraining the second flange 303.

[0081] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the first wall surface 101 is provided with a third arc-shaped groove 1012. When the second surface 3021 of the first flange 302 abuts against the first wall surface 101, the first flange 302 is disposed within the third arc-shaped groove 1012. The third arc-shaped groove 1012 can constrain the first flange 302 in the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure) and the third direction (z-axis shown in the figure).

[0082] The third arc-shaped groove 1012 can be a circular groove, the diameter of which is the same as the diameter of the first flange 302.

[0083] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The limiting member 201 is provided with a first connecting buckle 204 and a second connecting buckle 205 at opposite ends along the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure).

[0084] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9The connecting housing 100 includes a third wall surface 102 and a fourth wall surface opposite each other along the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure). The third wall surface 102 is provided with a first connecting groove 1021, and the fourth wall surface is provided with a second connecting groove 1022.

[0085] The first connecting buckle 204 is connected to the first connecting groove 1021, and the second connecting buckle 205 is connected to the second connecting groove 1022; so that the limiting member 201 is fixedly connected to the connecting housing 100, preventing the limiting member 201 from shaking or shifting, and ensuring the limiting function of the limiting member 201.

[0086] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Both the first connecting buckle 204 and the second connecting buckle 205 are provided with guide slopes; specifically, the first connecting buckle 204 is provided with a first guide slope 2041, which guides the first connecting buckle 204 to connect with the first connecting groove 1021; the second connecting buckle 205 is provided with a second guide slope 2051, which guides the second connecting buckle 205 to connect with the second connecting groove 1022. This allows the limiting member 201 to be quickly installed on the connecting housing 100, improving assembly efficiency.

[0087] refer to Figure 4 The first wall surface 101 is provided with a first mounting through hole 1013 and a second mounting through hole 1014 spaced apart along the second direction (y-axis shown in the figure). The assembly through hole 1011 is located between the first mounting through hole 1013 and the second mounting through hole 1014. The central axes of the assembly through hole 1011, the first mounting through hole 1013 and the second mounting through hole 1014 are all parallel to the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure).

[0088] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The limiting component 200 also includes a first connector 202 and a second connector 203. The first connector 202 and the second connector 203 are spaced apart along a second direction (y-axis shown in the figure), and the arc-shaped slot 210 is located between the first connector 202 and the second connector 203. One end of the first connector 202 and one end of the second connector 203 are both connected to the first limiting surface 2011 of the limiting component 201. The other end of the first connector 202 extends into the connecting housing 100 through the first mounting through hole 1013, and the other end of the second connector 203 extends into the connecting housing 100 through the second mounting through hole 1014.

[0089] The other end of the first connector 202 is provided with a third connecting buckle 2021, wherein the other end of the first connector 202 is bent toward the second connector 203 to form the third connecting buckle 2021 at the end of the first connector 202; the other end of the second connector 203 is provided with a fourth connecting buckle 2031, wherein the other end of the second connector 203 is bent toward the first connector 202 to form the fourth connecting buckle 2031 at the end of the second connector 203.

[0090] refer to Figures 8-11 The external plug 400 includes a first outer wall and a second outer wall opposite each other along a second direction (y-axis shown in the figure). The first outer wall is provided with a first clearance groove 4031 and a first locking groove 4032 connected along a first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The first clearance groove 4031 is close to the optical connection end 401. The first connector 202 extends into the connecting housing 100 and then extends to the first outer wall of the external plug 400, and is engaged within the first clearance groove 4031. A first locking protrusion 4033 is provided within the first locking groove 4032. A third connecting buckle 2021 at the end of the first connector 202 is disposed within the first locking groove 4032 and engages with the first locking protrusion 4033. This ensures that the limiting member 201 is fixed within the connecting housing 100 while also connecting to the external plug 400, guaranteeing the limiting function of the limiting member 201 while also restricting the external plug 400.

[0091] The second outer wall is provided with a second clearance groove 4041 and a second slot 4042 connected along the first direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The second clearance groove 4041 is close to the optical connection end 401. The second connector 203 extends into the connecting housing 100 and then extends to the second outer wall of the external plug 400, and is engaged in the second clearance groove 4041. A second engaging protrusion 4043 is provided in the second slot 4042. The fourth connecting buckle 2031 at the end of the second connector 203 is provided in the second slot 4042 and is engaged in the second engaging protrusion 4043. This ensures that the limiting member 201 is fixed in the connecting housing 100 and connected to the external plug 400 at the same time, ensuring the limiting function of the limiting member 201 while also restricting the external plug 400.

[0092] refer to Figure 4 The connecting housing 100 also includes a fifth wall surface 103, the two ends of which intersect with the first wall surface 101 and the second wall surface 105 respectively; a positioning port 1031 is provided on the fifth wall surface 103, and the positioning port 1031 communicates with the opening provided on the second wall surface 105.

[0093] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The external plug 400 also includes a third outer wall, the two ends of which intersect with the first and second outer walls respectively. A positioning protrusion 402 is provided on the third outer wall, which matches the positioning opening 1031. When the external plug 400 extends into the connecting housing 100 through the opening, the positioning protrusion 402 is positioned within the positioning opening 1031. This restricts the installation direction of the external plug 400 and improves installation efficiency.

[0094] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting housing 100 also includes a sixth wall surface 104, which is opposite to the second wall surface 105 along a first direction (x-axis shown in the figure), and the first wall surface 101 is located between the sixth wall surface 104 and the second wall surface 105; the sixth wall surface 104 has a mounting groove 1041, one of the inner walls of the mounting groove 1041 coincides with the first wall surface 101; a limiting member 201 is disposed in the mounting groove 1041. This makes the overall structure more compact.

[0095] In this embodiment, the optical device connector further includes a shielding housing and a thermal pad.

[0096] The shielding shell is placed over the connecting shell 100, and a thermal pad is also provided between the shielding shell and the outer wall of the connecting shell 100.

[0097] The shielding housing protects the connecting housing 100 while shielding the optical component 300 and external plug 400 from the influence of other devices. A thermal pad is also provided between the shielding housing and the connecting housing 100. The thermal pad has a high thermal conductivity and can dissipate heat from the optical device connector, with a significant heat dissipation effect.

[0098] This application also provides an optical communication system, which includes the optical device connector described above, as well as an optical component 300 and an external plug 400.

[0099] The optical device connector includes a mounting through hole 1011 and an opening. The optical connecting shaft 301 of the optical component 300 is connected to the mounting through hole 1011. The external plug 400 extends into the optical device connector through the opening and is connected to the optical connecting shaft 301.

[0100] In summary, this application provides an optical device connector and an optical communication system. The optical device connector includes a connecting housing 100 and a limiting component 200. The connecting housing 100 includes a first wall surface 101 and a second wall surface 105 opposite to each other along a first direction. The first wall surface 101 is provided with a mounting through hole 1011, which is configured to connect with the optical connecting shaft 301 of the optical component 300. The second wall surface 105 is provided with an opening configured to allow an external plug 400 to pass through, so that the external plug 400 extends into the connecting housing 100 and connects with the optical connecting shaft 301. The optical connecting shaft 301... The outer periphery of 1 is provided with a first flange 302 and a second flange 303 spaced apart along a first direction. The first flange 302 is close to the first wall surface 101 and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other along the first direction. The first surface abuts against the first wall surface 101. The second flange 303 has a third surface 3031, which is opposite to the second surface along the first direction. The limiting component 200 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the optical connecting shaft 301 and has a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface opposite to each other along the first direction. The first limiting surface abuts against the second surface, and the second limiting surface abuts against the third surface.

[0101] The connecting housing 100 is a one-piece design, reducing tolerance accumulation. The mounting through hole 1011 inside the connecting housing 100 can constrain the optical connecting shaft 301 of the optical component 300 in the y and z directions. While the optical connecting shaft 301 is connected to the mounting through hole 1011, the first flange 302 of the optical connecting shaft 301 abuts against the first wall surface 101. At the same time, the two ends of the limiting component 200 abut against the first flange 302 and the second flange 303 respectively, so as to constrain the optical connecting shaft 301 of the optical component 300 in the x direction. This ensures the assembly accuracy of the optical component 300 and the connecting housing 100, improves the connection accuracy of the optical component 300 and the external plug 400, and reduces optical loss.

[0102] The various embodiments or embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0103] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0104] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0105] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0106] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0107] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 therein. Such 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 this application.

Claims

1. An optical equipment connector, characterized by, The application relates to an optical equipment connector. The optical equipment connector comprises a connecting shell (100), a light connecting shaft (301) and a limiting assembly (200). The connecting shell (100) comprises a first wall surface (101) and a second wall surface (105) opposite to each other along a first direction. The first wall surface (101) is provided with an assembly through hole (1011) configured to connect with the light connecting shaft (301). The second wall surface (105) is provided with an opening configured to allow an external plug (400) to pass through so that the external plug (400) can extend into the connecting shell (100) and be connected with the light connecting shaft (301). Along the first direction, the outer periphery of the light connecting shaft (301) comprises a first flange (302) and a second flange (303) spaced apart. The first flange (302) is close to the first wall surface (101). The first flange (302) has a first surface (3022) and a second surface (3021) opposite to each other. The first surface (3022) is in abutment with the first wall surface (101). The second surface (3021) is spaced apart from and opposite to a third surface (3031) of the second flange (303). The limiting assembly (200) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the light connecting shaft (301). The limiting assembly (200) has a first limiting surface (2011) and a second limiting surface (2012) opposite to each other along the first direction. The first limiting surface (2011) is in abutment with the second surface (3021). The second limiting surface (2012) is in abutment with the third surface (3031).

2. The optical equipment connector according to claim 1, wherein The limiting assembly (200) comprises a limiting piece (201) provided with an arc-shaped clamping groove (210). The outer periphery of the light connecting shaft (301) between the first flange (302) and the second flange (303) is provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove (304). An arc-shaped inner surface of the arc-shaped clamping groove (210) is in abutment with an arc-shaped outer surface of the arc-shaped limiting groove (304).

3. The optical equipment connector according to claim 2, wherein The first limiting surface (2011) is provided with a first arc-shaped recess (230). The second limiting surface (2012) is provided with a second arc-shaped recess (220). When the first limiting surface (2011) is in abutment with the second surface (3021), the first flange (302) is arranged in the first arc-shaped recess (230). When the second limiting surface (2012) is in abutment with the third surface (3031), the second flange (303) is arranged in the second arc-shaped recess (220).

4. The optical equipment connector according to claim 2, wherein The limiting piece (201) is provided with a first connecting buckle (204) and a second connecting buckle (205) at two opposite ends along a second direction. The connecting shell (100) comprises a third wall surface (102) and a fourth wall surface opposite in a second direction, the third wall surface (102) is provided with a first connecting groove (1021), and the fourth wall surface is provided with a second connecting groove (1022); The first connecting buckle (204) is connected with the first connecting groove (1021), and the second connecting buckle (205) is connected with the second connecting groove (1022); Wherein, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

5. The optical equipment connector of claim 4, wherein, The first connecting buckle (204) and the second connecting buckle (205) are both provided with a guide inclined surface.

6. The optical equipment connector according to claim 4, wherein, The first wall surface (101) is provided with a first mounting through hole (1013) and a second mounting through hole (1014) spaced apart in the second direction, and the assembly through hole (1011) is located between the first mounting through hole (1013) and the second mounting through hole (1014); The limiting assembly (200) further comprises a first connecting piece (202) and a second connecting piece (203), one end of the first connecting piece (202) and the second connecting piece (203) is connected with the limiting piece (201), and the other end of the first connecting piece (202) and the second connecting piece (203) respectively extends into the connecting shell (100) through the first mounting through hole (1013) and the second mounting through hole (1014); The other end of the first connecting piece (202) and the second connecting piece (203) is respectively provided with a third connecting buckle (2021) and a fourth connecting buckle (2031), the third connecting buckle (2021) is configured to match the first clamping groove (4023) provided on the first outer wall of the external plug (400), and the fourth connecting buckle (2031) is configured to match the second clamping groove (4042) provided on the second outer wall of the external plug (400).

7. The optical equipment connector according to claim 1, wherein, The first wall surface (101) is provided with a third arc-shaped groove (1012), and the first flange (302) is arranged in the third arc-shaped groove (1012) when the first flange (302) abuts against the first wall surface (101).

8. The optical equipment connector according to claim 4, wherein, The connecting shell (100) further comprises a fifth wall surface (103), and two ends of the fifth wall surface (103) are respectively intersected with the first wall surface (101) and the second wall surface (105); The fifth wall surface (103) is provided with a positioning opening (1031), the positioning opening (1031) is communicated with the opening, and the positioning opening (1031) is configured to match the positioning protrusion (402) provided on the third outer wall of the external plug (400).

9. The optical equipment connector according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting shell (100) further comprises a sixth wall surface (104) opposite to the second wall surface (105) along the first direction, and the first wall surface (101) is located between the sixth wall surface (104) and the second wall surface (105); The sixth wall surface (104) has a mounting groove (1041), one of the inner wall surfaces of which coincides with the first wall surface (101); The limiting member (201) is arranged in the mounting groove (1041).

10. The optical equipment connector of claim 8, wherein, The optical equipment connector further comprises a shielding shell and a heat-conducting pad; The shielding shell is arranged outside the connecting shell (100), and the heat-conducting pad is further arranged between the outer wall surface of the connecting shell (100) and the shielding shell.

11. An optical communication system, characterized by The optical equipment connector comprises an optical assembly (300) and an external plug (400). The optical equipment connector comprises an assembly through hole (1011) and an opening, the optical connection shaft (301) of the optical assembly (300) is connected with the assembly through hole (1011), and the external plug (400) extends into the optical equipment connector through the opening and is connected with the optical connection shaft (301).

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