A detachable vertically mounted optical module and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic optical module, specifically disclose a kind of optical module and electronic equipment of detachable vertical installation, including the optical module main body of detachable installation on equipment mainboard, the optical module main body includes the lid shell of split, the inside installation of lid shell has module mainboard, the side installation of module mainboard has optical signal transceiver module, the cavity for the installation of optical signal transceiver module and module mainboard is provided in the inside of lid shell, the lower end of module mainboard is equipped with the connector for being detachably connected with equipment mainboard, connector is provided on lid shell for the connection component for installing optical module main body, the utility model is detachable with equipment mainboard by connector and is vertically installed, satisfy the requirement of small size, vertical installation, when optical module main body appears problem, optical module main body can be conveniently replaced, and after-sales and maintenance cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic optical module technology, specifically to a detachable, vertically mounted optical module and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] An optical module is a core component of an optical communication system, used to convert electrical signals into optical signals. It is a key device for achieving high-speed data transmission in fiber optic networks. Through photoelectric conversion technology, it converts electrical signals generated by electronic devices (such as switches, routers, and servers) into optical signals. After transmission through optical fiber, the optical signals are converted back into electrical signals at the receiving end, thus enabling long-distance, high-speed data transmission.

[0003] Currently, there are some miniaturized optical modules on the market that can simultaneously meet the requirements of small size and vertical installation. However, the optical modules are soldered onto the circuit board, making disassembly very difficult. Furthermore, achieving a transmission rate of 25Gbps requires extremely high standards for materials and processing technology. Therefore, we need to propose a detachable, vertically installable optical module and electronic equipment to solve the above-mentioned problems. This would allow for easy replacement of the optical module itself when the main body of the optical module malfunctions, significantly reducing after-sales and maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a detachable, vertically mounted optical module and electronic device that allows for easy replacement of the optical module itself when problems occur, thereby significantly reducing after-sales and maintenance costs and solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a detachable vertically mounted optical module, comprising an optical module body detachably mounted on a device motherboard, the optical module body comprising a detachable cover, a module motherboard being installed inside the cover, an optical signal transceiver module being installed on one side of the module motherboard, a cavity being provided inside the cover for mounting the optical signal transceiver module and the module motherboard, a connector for detachable connection with the device motherboard being installed at the lower end of the module motherboard, and a connecting component for mounting the optical module body being provided on the cover.

[0006] Preferably, the cover includes an upper cover and a lower cover. One end of the lower cover is fixed with an interface plate, and the interface plate is provided with an interface for electrical connection with the module motherboard. The upper cover is installed on one side of the lower cover by a second screw, and one end of the upper cover abuts against the interface plate. The lower cover is provided with a mounting platform for the second screw to be installed.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing plate is installed on the optical signal transceiver module, and the upper cover is provided with a module motherboard mounting cavity. The top of the module motherboard mounting cavity is located above the fixing plate, and the upper end of the module motherboard is located above the fixing plate and is arranged parallel to the optical signal transceiver module.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes an earpiece located diagonally opposite the interface board, the side of the earpiece having an arc surface, and the earpiece having a screw hole.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting assembly further includes buckles integrally formed on both sides of the lower cover, one end of the buckle extends through the interface plate to the top of the interface plate, and the interface plate has clearance grooves on both sides for the buckles to avoid being positioned.

[0010] Preferably, the buckle includes a plug-in portion, the outer wall of the plug-in portion is integrally formed with a limiting portion, the upper end of the limiting portion is provided with an arc angle, and the outer side wall of the limiting portion is provided with a slope.

[0011] Preferably, the connector is a Type-C connector, which includes a Type-C male connector fixed to the lower end of the module motherboard and a Type-C female connector fixed to the device motherboard. The Type-C male connector and the Type-C female connector are inserted into each other. The connector is located inside the cover, and the cover has a socket for the connector to be inserted.

[0012] Preferably, the connector is configured as a plug-in connector, which includes a connector fixed on the device motherboard and a plug-in fixed at the lower end of the module motherboard. The plug-in is inserted into the connector, and the lower end of the cover is provided with a notch for the connector to circumvent.

[0013] Based on the above description of a detachable, vertically mounted optical module, this utility model also proposes an electronic device, including a device housing, a device motherboard installed inside the device housing, and an optical module body detachably mounted on the device motherboard.

[0014] Preferably, the device housing has a slot for mounting the optical module body, and the optical module body is mounted inside the slot by a first screw.

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

[0016] 1. This utility model enables detachable vertical installation with the device motherboard via a connector, meeting the requirements of small size and vertical installation. At the same time, it facilitates the replacement of the optical module body when problems occur, reducing after-sales and maintenance costs.

[0017] 2. This utility model, through the setting of connecting components, enables quick assembly and disassembly of the optical module body. After fixing the optical module body to the device shell, it can also improve the reliability of electronic devices in some moving equipment and vibration scenarios.

[0018] 3. This utility model, through the cooperation of connector and connecting components, enables the optical module body to be conveniently installed on the device housing. At the same time, the external force on the optical module body will not act directly on the device motherboard through the optical module body, but will be transmitted to the device housing and borne by the device housing, thus avoiding damage to the device motherboard. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the optical module in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main body of the optical module in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cover shell in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the optical module in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cover shell in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Equipment casing; 2. Optical module body; 21. Interface board; 22. Buckle; 221. Limiting part; 222. Plug-in part; 23. Cover; 231. Top cover; 232. Bottom cover; 233. Mounting platform; 24. Equipment motherboard; 25. Earpiece; 26. First screw; 27. Second screw; 28. Module motherboard; 29. ​​Connector; 291. Type-C female connector; 292. Type-C male connector; 293. Connector; 294. Insertion board; 210. Optical signal transceiver module; 211. Fixing piece; 212. Module motherboard mounting cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a detachable vertically mounted optical module, comprising an optical module body 2 detachably mounted on a device motherboard 24. The optical module body 2 includes a detachable cover 23, inside which a module motherboard 28 is installed. An optical signal transceiver module 210 is installed on one side of the module motherboard 28. The cover 23 has a cavity for mounting the optical signal transceiver module 210 and the module motherboard 28. A connector 29 for detachable connection with the device motherboard 24 is installed at the lower end of the module motherboard 28. A connection component for mounting the optical module body 2 is provided on the cover 23. Detachable vertical mounting with the device motherboard 24 is achieved through the connector 29, meeting the requirements of small size and vertical mounting. At the same time, when the optical module body 2 has a problem, it is easy to replace the optical module body 2 by oneself, reducing after-sales and maintenance costs.

[0029] The cover 23 includes an upper cover 231 and a lower cover 232. One end of the lower cover 232 is fixed with an interface plate 21. The interface plate 21 is provided with an interface for electrical connection with the module motherboard 28. The upper cover 231 is installed on one side of the lower cover 232 by a second screw 27, and one end of the upper cover 231 abuts against the interface plate 21. The lower cover 232 is provided with a mounting platform 233 for the second screw 27 to be installed.

[0030] A fixing plate 211 is mounted on the optical signal transceiver module 210. The upper cover 231 has a module motherboard mounting cavity 212. The top of the module motherboard mounting cavity 212 is located above the fixing plate 211. The upper end of the module motherboard 28 is located above the fixing plate 211 and is arranged parallel to the optical signal transceiver module 210. Figure 3 As shown, when the fixing plate 211 is installed, the upper cover 231 has a slot for the fixing plate 211 to be installed on the contact surface with the lower cover 232, and the slot is connected to the side of the mounting cavity 212 near the lower cover 232. Under the premise of ensuring that the optical signal transceiver module 210 can be stably fixed, the module motherboard 28 can be placed higher, and the optical signal transceiver module 210 is close to the inner side below the lower cover 232, while maintaining the minimum installation gap. This structure makes full use of the cavity space formed after the upper cover 231 and the lower cover 232 are closed, shortens the length of the optical module body 2, makes the entire optical module smaller, and reduces the overall space occupied by the optical module. The optical signal transceiver module 210 is the core component of the optical communication system, responsible for converting between optical signals and electrical signals, realizing high-speed and long-distance data transmission in the optical fiber network, and is an existing module that can be directly purchased on the market.

[0031] The connection component includes an earpiece 25 located diagonally opposite the interface board 21. The earpiece 25 has an arc surface on its side and a screw hole on it. The optical module body 2 is fixed to the device housing 1 by a first screw 26, so that the external force is not directly applied to the device motherboard 24 through the optical module body 2, but is transmitted to the device housing 1 and borne by the device housing 1, thus avoiding damage to the device motherboard 24.

[0032] The connecting assembly also includes buckles 22 integrally formed on both sides of the lower cover 232. One end of the buckle 22 extends through the interface plate 21 to the top of the interface plate 21, allowing the buckle 22 to extend through the device housing 1 to the outside of the device housing 1. With the help of the buckle 22 on the outside of the device, which functions like a button, the optical module body 2 can be removed from the device housing 1 by simply pressing the button without tightening screws. The interface plate 21 has clearance grooves on both sides for the buckle 22 to pass through. By setting the buckle 22 on the optical module body 2, the optical module body 2 can be quickly disassembled and assembled in usage scenarios where the optical module body 2 needs to be replaced frequently.

[0033] The buckle 22 includes a plug-in part 222, the outer wall of the plug-in part 222 is integrally formed with a limiting part 221, the upper end of the limiting part 221 is provided with an arc angle, the outer side wall of the limiting part 221 is provided with a slope, and the device housing 1 is provided with a slot corresponding to the buckle 22, so as to facilitate the quick connection of the optical module body 2 and the device housing 1.

[0034] The connector 29 is a Type-C connector, which includes a Type-C male connector 292 fixed to the lower end of the module motherboard 28 and a Type-C female connector 291 fixed to the device motherboard 24. The Type-C male connector 292 is inserted into the Type-C female connector 291, and the Type-C male connector 292 is soldered to the module motherboard 28. The Type-C female connector 29 is soldered to the device motherboard 24. The connector 29 is located inside the cover 23, which has a socket for the connector 29 to be inserted. The pair of Type-C connectors enables vertical installation with the electronic device circuit board and allows the optical module body 2 to be easily removed from the device housing 1. This feature allows the optical module to be replaced by professionals even without professional personnel when the optical module body 2 has a problem, greatly reducing after-sales and maintenance costs.

[0035] Based on the above description of a detachable vertically mounted optical module, this utility model also proposes an electronic device, including a device housing 1, a device motherboard 24 installed inside the device housing 1, an optical module body 2 detachably mounted on the device motherboard 24, a slot for mounting the optical module body 2 on the device housing 1, and the optical module body 2 is mounted inside the slot by a first screw 26.

[0036] In use, the optical module body 2 is first quickly and vertically installed on the device motherboard 24 via connector 29, and then quickly connected to the device housing 1 via clip 22. Then, the first screw 26 is used to pass through the screw hole to lock the optical module body 2 onto the device housing 1. At the same time, the screw and clip 22 are used to fix it to the device housing. When the screw is used to fix it to the device housing 1, it can have high reliability in some moving equipment and vibration scenarios, and it is also convenient to remove the optical module body 2 from the device housing 1.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] The similarities will not be repeated here. The difference from Example 1 is that, as... Figure 5-6 As shown, the connector 29 is configured as a plug-in connector, which includes a connector 293 fixed on the device motherboard 24 and a plug-in plate 294 fixed at the lower end of the module motherboard 28 (the plug-in plate 294 is configured with a gold finger plate for electrical connection with the connector 293). The plug-in plate 294 is inserted into the connector 293. The lower end of the cover 23 is provided with a notch for the connector 293 to circumvent. The optical module body 2 can be fixed to the device housing 1 using the first screw 26, so that the external force on the optical module body 2 will not act directly on the module motherboard through the optical module body 2. Instead of being transmitted to the mainboard 28, the signal is transmitted to the device housing 1, where it is absorbed, thus preventing damage to the mainboard 28. The main body 2 of the optical module is also designed with a latch 22, similar to a button. Without tightening the screws, the optical module can be easily removed from the device by pressing the button. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the main body 2 in scenarios where frequent replacement of the optical module is required. Although it also uses a gold finger board and connector to transmit data with the mainboard 24 of the electronic device, the screw fixing mechanism ensures high reliability even in moving equipment and vibration scenarios.

[0039] The optical module body 2 is vertically mounted to the electronic device circuit board via a plug-in connector, which allows the optical module to be easily removed from the device. The transmission rate can reach more than 40Gbps. At the same time, it is fixed to the device housing 1 by using the first screw 26 and the clip 22. When fixed to the device housing 1 by the first screw 26, it can also have high reliability in some moving equipment and vibration scenarios.

[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. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module, comprising an optical module body (2) detachably mounted on a device motherboard (24), characterized in that: The optical module body (2) includes a detachable cover (23). A module motherboard (28) is installed inside the cover (23). An optical signal transceiver module (210) is installed on one side of the module motherboard (28). A cavity for mounting the optical signal transceiver module (210) and the module motherboard (28) is provided inside the cover (23). A connector (29) for detachable connection with the device motherboard (24) is installed at the lower end of the module motherboard (28). A connection component for mounting the optical module body (2) is provided on the cover (23).

2. The detachable vertically mounted optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (23) includes an upper cover (231) and a lower cover (232). One end of the lower cover (232) is fixed with an interface plate (21). The interface plate (21) is provided with an interface for electrical connection with the module motherboard (28). The upper cover (231) is installed on one side of the lower cover (232) by a second screw (27), and one end of the upper cover (231) abuts against the interface plate (21). The lower cover (232) is provided with a mounting platform (233) for the second screw (27) to be installed.

3. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection assembly includes an earpiece (25) located diagonally opposite the interface plate (21), the side of the earpiece (25) is provided with an arc surface, and the earpiece (25) is provided with a screw hole.

4. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting assembly also includes buckles (22) integrally formed on both sides of the lower cover (232). One end of the buckle (22) extends through the interface plate (21) to the top of the interface plate (21), and the interface plate (21) has clearance grooves on both sides for the buckle (22) to avoid being positioned.

5. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buckle (22) includes a plug-in part (222), the outer wall of the plug-in part (222) is integrally formed with a limiting part (221), the upper end of the limiting part (221) is provided with an arc angle, and the outer side wall of the limiting part (221) is provided with a slope.

6. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (29) is a type-c connector. The connector (29) includes a type-c male connector (292) fixed at the lower end of the module motherboard (28) and a type-c female connector (291) fixed on the device motherboard (24). The type-c male connector (292) and the type-c female connector (291) are inserted into each other. The connector (29) is located inside the cover (23). The cover (23) has a socket for the connector (29) to be inserted into.

7. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (29) is configured as a plug-in connector. The connector (29) includes a connector (293) fixed on the device motherboard (24) and a plug-in (294) fixed at the lower end of the module motherboard (28). The plug-in (294) is inserted into the connector (293). The lower end of the cover (23) is provided with a notch for the connector (293) to be positioned.

8. A detachable, vertically mounted optical module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The optical signal transceiver module (210) is equipped with a fixing plate (211), and the contact surface between the upper cover (231) and the fixing plate (211) is provided with a cavity so that the module motherboard (28) can be placed in the cavity.

9. An electronic device, based on the detachable vertically mounted optical module according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1), inside which a device motherboard (24) is installed, and on the device motherboard (24) an optical module body (2) is detachably installed.

10. An electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The device housing (1) has a slot for mounting the optical module body (2), and the optical module body (2) is mounted inside the slot by a first screw (26).

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