Floating joint, heat dissipation assembly and optical module device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an embodiment of a kind of floating joint, heat dissipation assembly and optical module device, floating joint includes floating section, first connecting end, second connecting end and limit piece, floating section is configured as scalable in the first direction, first connecting end and second connecting end respectively have an interface, limit piece connects first connecting end and second connecting end, it is favorable to adapt the position floating of fluid channel connected to the two ends of floating joint in the first direction, and limit piece can guarantee the position of first connecting end and second connecting end. When floating joint is applied in heat dissipation assembly, flow guide pipe is connected to heat dissipation plate, at least two heat dissipation plate mounting frames are arranged along the first direction and spaced from each other, and a plurality of heat dissipation plates are arranged on the heat dissipation plate mounting frame. Each interface is connected with a corresponding flow guide pipe, which is conducive to adapting the position floating of heat dissipation plate in the first direction, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat sink technology, and in particular to a floating connector, heat dissipation assembly and optical module device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the increasing performance, integration, and density of electronic devices, their power consumption is also rising, leading to increasingly prominent heat dissipation problems. Liquid cooling, due to its superior heat dissipation rate and low noise compared to air cooling, has been widely used in various fields, including computer systems and communication systems. For example, fiber optic communication systems require a large number of optical modules. The heat generated by these modules during operation needs to be dissipated promptly through heat dissipation components to ensure the stability of the optical modules' operation. Therefore, the stability and reliability of heat dissipation components play a crucial role in the normal operation of fiber optic communication systems. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, one embodiment of the present invention provides a floating connector, a heat dissipation component, and an optical module device, which helps to ensure the stability and reliability of the heat dissipation component.

[0004] In a first aspect, some embodiments of the present invention provide a floating connector having a channel and at least two interfaces communicating with the channel. The floating connector includes: a floating segment, a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a limiting member; the floating segment is configured to be telescopic in a first direction; the first connecting end is located at one end of the floating segment and has one of the interfaces; the second connecting end is located at the other end of the floating segment along the first direction and has another interface; the limiting member is spaced apart from the floating segment and connects the first connecting end and the second connecting end.

[0005] Furthermore, the floating joint includes a first joint and a second joint, the first joint having a first connecting end and a first floating end, the second joint having a second connecting end and a second floating end, the first floating end and the second floating end being arranged along the first direction and floatingly connected to form at least a portion of the floating segment.

[0006] Furthermore, the first floating end has a socket, the second floating end is inserted into the socket along the first direction, and the connection between the second floating end and the first floating end has a seal.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer wall of the second floating end has a first sealing groove, and the sealing element includes a first sealing ring, which is disposed in the first sealing groove and presses against the inner wall of the insertion hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the first connecting end is intersecting with the floating segment, the second connecting end is intersecting with the floating segment, and the normal direction of the interface is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connecting end has two opposing limiting grooves, the second connecting end has two spaced limiting holes, and the limiting member includes a retaining spring. The retaining spring includes a meandering part and two free arms. The two free arms are located at both ends of the meandering part and are spaced apart. The meandering part spans the side of the first connecting end away from the second connecting end. Each free arm passes through a corresponding limiting groove and is inserted into a corresponding limiting hole.

[0010] Furthermore, each of the free arms has a bent portion located on the side of the first connecting end near the second connecting end, and the distance between the bent portions of the two free arms is less than the distance between the two limiting grooves.

[0011] Secondly, some embodiments of this utility model provide a heat dissipation assembly, including: a floating connector as described in the first aspect; at least two heat dissipation plate mounting brackets arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from each other, the heat dissipation plate mounting brackets having a receiving shell, the receiving shell having a heat dissipation plate receiving space; a plurality of heat dissipation plates installed in the heat dissipation plate receiving space, the heat dissipation plates having flow channels inside; a plurality of guide pipes connected to the heat dissipation plates and communicating with the flow channels; each of the interfaces being connected to a corresponding guide pipe.

[0012] Thirdly, some embodiments of this utility model also provide a heat dissipation assembly, including: a floating joint as described in the first aspect; at least two heat dissipation plate mounting brackets arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from each other, the heat dissipation plate mounting brackets having a receiving shell, the receiving shell having a heat dissipation plate receiving space; a plurality of heat dissipation plates installed in the heat dissipation plate receiving space, the heat dissipation plates having flow channels inside; a plurality of guide tubes connected to the heat dissipation plates and communicating with the flow channels, the guide tubes having a third connecting end, the outer surface of the third connecting end having a second sealing groove and an annular groove, the annular groove and the second sealing groove being arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the third connecting end, and the annular groove being located on the side of the second sealing groove away from the end of the third connecting end, the guide tubes further including a second sealing ring, the second sealing ring being disposed in the second sealing groove; wherein, each of the interfaces is connected to the third connecting end of a corresponding guide tube, the limiting member includes a retaining spring, and the free arm is also disposed in the annular groove to prevent the floating joint from dislodging from the guide tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the heat sink mounting bracket has a first connecting ear, which is connected to the receiving shell; the heat dissipation assembly further includes: a base plate, which is spaced apart from the heat sink mounting bracket along a first direction; at least one connecting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the base plate and has a mounting arm; and a first connector, which connects the first connecting ear and the mounting arm.

[0014] Furthermore, the first connecting ear has a first wedge-shaped surface that is inclined to the first direction, and the mounting arm has a second wedge-shaped surface that is disposed opposite to the first wedge-shaped surface; when the first connector connects the first connecting ear and the mounting arm, the first wedge-shaped surface and the second wedge-shaped surface press against each other to bring the receiving shell closer to the substrate.

[0015] Furthermore, the first connecting ear includes a limiting part and a connecting part, with a predetermined included angle between the limiting part and the connecting part. The first wedge-shaped surface is disposed on the limiting part, the connecting part has a first connecting hole, and the mounting arm has a second connecting hole. The extending direction of the second connecting hole is not parallel to both the first direction and the second wedge-shaped surface. The first connecting member connects the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole so that the first wedge-shaped surface and the second wedge-shaped surface are pressed against each other.

[0016] Furthermore, the heat sink mounting bracket has two first connecting ears, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the heat sink mounting bracket. The mounting arm has a main body and a protrusion. The main body has a limiting surface. The protrusion protrudes from the limiting surface. The second wedge-shaped surface is disposed on the protrusion. The outer side of the limiting part is disposed opposite to the limiting surface. The outer side of the limiting part is the side of each limiting part away from the other connecting ear of the heat sink mounting bracket.

[0017] Furthermore, the heat sink mounting bracket also has a second connecting ear, which is spaced apart from the first connecting ear and connected to the connecting bracket. The second connecting ear has a third connecting hole, and the connecting bracket also has a fourth connecting hole, which extends along the first direction. The heat sink assembly also includes a second connector, which passes through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole to connect the second connecting ear to the connecting bracket.

[0018] Furthermore, the substrate has a fifth connection hole; the second connector also passes through the fifth connection hole to connect the second connector ear, the connector bracket, and the substrate; and / or, the heat dissipation assembly further includes a third connector, the connector bracket also has a sixth connection hole, the third connector passes through the fifth connection hole and the sixth connection hole to connect the connector bracket and the substrate.

[0019] Furthermore, the substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the first direction, and the first side and the second side are respectively provided with at least one heat sink mounting bracket and at least one connecting bracket; the connecting bracket on the first side of the substrate and the connecting bracket on the second side of the substrate are connected by the same second connector and / or the same third connector.

[0020] Furthermore, at least one of the connecting brackets has a plurality of mounting arms, the plurality of mounting arms being spaced apart, and the connecting bracket also has a connecting arm, the connecting arm connecting the plurality of mounting arms.

[0021] Furthermore, at least two of the heat sink mounting brackets are connected to the same connecting bracket.

[0022] Furthermore, the receiving shell includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are disposed opposite to each other and connected along the first direction, and the heat sink receiving space is formed between the first shell and the second shell. The first shell has a first end plate, and the second shell has a second end plate that is spaced opposite to the first end plate along the first direction. The first end plate has a spring plate extending into the heat sink receiving space, and the spring plate presses the heat sink against the second end plate.

[0023] Furthermore, the second end plate has a first heat exchange hole, and the heat dissipation plate has a heat exchange portion that protrudes from the first heat exchange hole from the second end plate.

[0024] Furthermore, the heat dissipation assembly also includes a mounting cage disposed on the side of the second end plate near the substrate and fixed relative to the substrate. The mounting cage has a space for accommodating the heat-dissipating component. The side wall of the mounting cage opposite to the second end plate has a second heat exchange hole opposite to the first heat exchange hole. The second heat exchange hole is connected to the space for accommodating the heat-dissipating component. The heat exchange part also passes through the second heat exchange hole and enters the space for accommodating the heat-dissipating component.

[0025] Furthermore, the heat dissipation assembly also includes a mounting cage disposed on the side of the receiving shell near the substrate and fixed relative to the substrate, the mounting cage having a space for accommodating the component to be dissipated.

[0026] Fourthly, some other embodiments of the present invention provide an optical module device, including an optical module and a heat dissipation component as described in the second or third aspect, wherein the optical module is in contact with the heat dissipation plate.

[0027] One embodiment of this utility model provides a floating connector, a heat dissipation assembly, and an optical module device. The floating connector includes a floating section, a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a limiting member. The floating section is configured to be retractable in a first direction. The first connecting end and the second connecting end each have an interface. The limiting member connects the first connecting end and the second connecting end, which facilitates adaptation to the positional fluctuation of the fluid channels connected to both ends of the floating connector in the first direction, and the limiting member can ensure the position of the first connecting end and the second connecting end. When the floating connector is applied in a heat dissipation assembly, the guide pipe is connected to a heat sink, at least two heat sink mounting brackets are arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from each other, and multiple heat sinks are arranged on the heat sink mounting brackets. Each interface is connected to a corresponding guide pipe, which facilitates adaptation to the positional fluctuation of the heat sink in the first direction, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become clearer from the following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a heat dissipation component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of a heat dissipation assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a heat dissipation component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the heat sink mounting bracket and connecting bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a connecting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the first connecting ear and the connecting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a heat dissipation component according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a heat dissipation component according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the heat dissipation component and optical module assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the heat dissipation component and the optical module according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is an assembly diagram of the floating joint and the guide tube according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the heat dissipation component of one embodiment of the present invention, showing the connection between the retaining ring and the first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the guide tube.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: X1 - First direction; 1 - Substrate; 11 - Fifth connecting hole; 12 - First side; 13 - Second side; 14 - Positioning hole; 2 - Heat sink mounting bracket; 21 - Receiving shell; 211 - First shell; 212 - Second shell; 213 - First end plate; 214 - Second end plate; 215 - Spring; 216 - First heat exchange hole; 22 - First connecting ear; 221 - First wedge surface; 222 - Limiting part; 223 - Connecting part; 2231 - First connecting hole; 23 - Second connecting ear; 231 - Third connecting hole; 3 - Heat sink; 31 - Flow channel; 32 - Heat exchange part; 4 - Guide tube; 41 - Third connecting end; 42 - Second sealing groove; 43 - Annular groove; 44 - Second sealing ring; 5 - Connecting bracket; 51 - Mounting arm; 511 - Main body; 512 - Protrusion; 513 - Limiting surface; 52 - Second wedge-shaped surface; 53 - Second connecting hole; 54 - Fourth connecting hole; 55 - Connecting arm; 56 - Positioning block; 57 - Sixth connecting hole; 6 - First connector; 7 - Floating joint; 71 - Channel; 72 - Interface; 73 - Floating section; 74 - First connecting end; 741 - Limiting groove; 75 - Second connecting end; 751 - Limiting hole; 76 - First connector; 761 - First floating end; 762 - Insertion hole; 77 - Second connector; 771 - Second floating end; 772 - First sealing groove; 78 - First sealing ring; 79 - Snap ring; 791 - Detour; 792 - Free arm; 793 - Bending part; 8 - Second connector; 80 - Third connector; 9 - Mounting cage; 91 - Second heat exchange hole; 10 - Optical module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present application is described below based on embodiments, but it is not limited to these embodiments. In the detailed description of the present application below, certain specific details are described in detail. Those skilled in the art can fully understand the present application without these details. To avoid obscuring the substance of the present application, well-known methods, processes, flows, elements, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0031] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that the proportions shown in the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment, and other embodiments are not necessarily implemented to scale.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] For ease of explanation, spatially related terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “below,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” etc., are used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figure and another. It will be understood that spatially related terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation besides those depicted in the figure. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0034] Unless the context explicitly requires it, words such as "including" or "contains" throughout the application should be interpreted as including rather than exclusive or exhaustive; that is, meaning "including but not limited to".

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-12 In some embodiments of this utility model, a floating connector 7 is provided for connecting two pipe sections. In some application scenarios, the floating connector 7 can be applied to heat dissipation components to realize the connection between the fluid passages of two heat dissipation plates 3.

[0037] Some embodiments of this utility model also relate to a heat dissipation assembly using a floating connector 7. This heat dissipation assembly may include multiple heat sinks 3, each with a flow channel 31 for coolant circulation. Heat absorbed by the heat sink 3 from the component to be cooled is transferred to the coolant, which flows through the flow channel 31, carrying the heat away. The component to be cooled can be any device that can dissipate heat through the heat sink 3, for example, [reference needed]. Figure 9 and Figure 10In some embodiments, the component to be cooled may be an optical module 10. Multiple heat sinks 3 may be connected in series, thereby allowing the coolant within the multiple heat sinks 3 to be driven by a set of coolant driving devices (e.g., pumps). In some embodiments, the heat dissipation assembly further includes multiple guide pipes 4, which are connected to the ends of the heat sinks 3 and communicate with the flow channels 31. The guide pipes 4 serve as channels 71 for the coolant to enter and exit the heat sinks 3.

[0038] In some applications, at least two heat sinks 3 are arranged along a first direction X1, and a floating connector 7 is used to connect two heat sinks 3 arranged at different positions along the first direction X1, thereby connecting the multiple heat sinks 3 in series. (Refer to...) Figures 1-3 as well as Figure 11 and Figure 12 The floating connector 7 has a channel 71 and at least two interfaces 72 communicating with the channel 71, each interface 72 being connected to a guide tube 4 of a corresponding heat sink 3. The floating connector 7 is configured to be retractable in a first direction X1, thereby accommodating positional fluctuations and installation position errors of the two heat sinks 3 located at different positions in the first direction X1.

[0039] In some embodiments, the floating connector 7 includes a floating section 73, a first connecting end 74, and a second connecting end 75. The floating section 73 is telescopic in a first direction X1. The first connecting end 74 is located at one end of the floating section 73, and the second connecting end 75 is located at the other end of the floating section 73 along the first direction X1. When the floating section 73 floats and expands along the first direction X1, the distance between the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 also changes. The first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 each have an interface 72. The interface 72 of the first connecting end 74 and the interface 72 of the second connecting end 75 are respectively connected to a corresponding guide tube 4.

[0040] In some embodiments, the floating joint 7 includes a first joint 76 and a second joint 77 detachably connected to each other. The first joint 76 has a first connecting end 74 and a first floating end 761, and the second joint 77 has a second connecting end 75 and a second floating end 771, wherein the first floating end 761 and the second floating end 771 are arranged along a first direction X1 and are floatingly connected to form at least a portion of the floating segment 73. The connection between the second floating end 771 and the first floating end 761 is sealed with a seal to prevent coolant leakage. The seal can adopt a suitable movable sealing method as needed to ensure a good sealing effect while ensuring that the first floating end 761 and the second floating end 771 can move relative to each other along the first direction X1, for example, a bellows seal, a packing seal, or other sealing methods can be used. In one embodiment, the first floating end 761 has a socket 762, and the outer contour of the second floating end 771 is slightly smaller than the socket 762 and is inserted into the socket 762 along the first direction X1. The outer wall of the second floating end 771 has a first sealing groove 772, and the sealing element includes a first sealing ring 78. The first sealing ring 78 is disposed in the first sealing groove 772 and is pressed against the inner wall of the socket 762 to achieve a seal. To achieve a good sealing effect, multiple parallel first sealing grooves 772 can be provided on the second floating end 771 at intervals along the first direction X1, and a corresponding first sealing ring 78 can be provided in each first sealing groove 772.

[0041] The guide tube 4 has a third connecting end 41, which is inserted into the interface 72 to connect the guide tube 4 to the floating connector 7. In one embodiment, the guide tube 4 can be arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction X1, with the first connecting end 74 intersecting the floating segment 73, and the second connecting end 75 intersecting the floating segment 73. The normal direction of the interface 72 is perpendicular to the first direction X1 to facilitate the connection between the guide tube 4 and the interface 72. During installation, the first connector 76 and the second connector 77 can be connected first, then the first connecting end 74 can be connected to the third connecting end 41 of one of the guide tubes 4, and the second connecting end 75 can be connected to the third connecting end 41 of the other guide tube 4 to be connected. During installation, the extensibility of the floating segment 73 can adapt to the position between the two guide tubes 4 to be connected.

[0042] The floating joint 7 also includes a limiting member, which is spaced apart from the floating section 73 and connected to the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75, thereby limiting the relative position of the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 and preventing the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 from twisting or shifting due to the extension and retraction of the floating section 73.

[0043] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12The outer surface of the first connecting end 74 has two opposing limiting grooves 741, and the outer surface of the second connecting end 75 has two spaced-apart limiting holes 751. The limiting grooves 741 and limiting holes 751 extend along a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the interface 72 and the guide tube 4. For example, the limiting grooves 741 and limiting holes 751 can be substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the interface 72 and the guide tube 4. The limiting member includes a retaining ring 79, which includes a meandering portion 791 and two free arms 792. The two free arms 792 are located at both ends of the meandering portion 791 and are spaced apart. The retaining ring 79 has a certain elasticity, allowing the relative position between the two free arms 792 to change within a certain range. The detour portion 791 spans the side of the first connecting end 74 away from the second connecting end 75. Each free arm 792 passes through a corresponding limiting groove 741 and the end away from the detour portion 791 is inserted into a corresponding limiting hole 751. Thus, the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 can be connected by the snap ring 79.

[0044] Optionally, the free arm 792 may have a bent portion 793, with each bent portion 793 bending towards the opposite free arm 792. The distance between the bent portions 793 of the two free arms 792 is less than the distance between the two limiting grooves 741. When the retaining spring 79 is installed to the first connecting end 74, due to the elasticity of the retaining spring 79, the bent portion 793 can move along the surface of the first connecting end 74 until the bent portion 793 disengages from the surface of the first connecting end 74. When the retaining spring 79 is connected to the first connecting end 74, the bottom of the meandering portion 791 spans the side of the first connecting end 74 away from the second connecting end 75, while the bent portion 793 is located on the side of the first connecting end 74 closer to the second connecting end 75. The meandering portion 791 and the two bent portions 793 cooperate to restrict the movement of the retaining spring 79 along the first direction X1, preventing the retaining spring 79 from disengaging from the floating joint 7 along the first direction X1.

[0045] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the third connecting end 41 has a second sealing groove 42 and an annular groove 43, which are sequentially spaced apart from each other along the length of the third connecting end 41. The guide tube 4 also includes a second sealing ring 44, which is disposed in the second sealing groove 42. When the third connecting end 41 is inserted into the interface 72, the second sealing ring 44 is pressed between the second sealing groove 42 and the inner wall of the channel 71 to achieve a seal. The annular groove 43 is disposed on the side of the second sealing groove 42 away from the end of the third connecting end 41 to ensure the sealing between the connector and the guide tube 4. The end of the third connecting end 41 refers to the end away from the connection end between the guide tube 4 and the heat sink 3. After the third connecting end 41 is inserted into the interface 72, the annular groove 43 is aligned with the corresponding positioning groove or positioning hole 751, and the free arm 792 is also disposed in the annular groove 43 to prevent the floating connector 7 from falling out of the guide tube 4. Therefore, the limiting component can not only limit the position of the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75, but also position the third connecting end 41 to the interface 72 and prevent it from coming off.

[0046] In this embodiment of the invention, the heat dissipation assembly further includes a substrate 1, a heat sink mounting bracket 2, and a connecting bracket 5. The connecting bracket 5 is fixed relative to the substrate 1. The heat sink mounting bracket 2 is mounted on the substrate 1 via the connecting bracket 5, and the heat sink mounting bracket 2 and the substrate 1 are arranged at intervals along a first direction X1. The heat sink mounting bracket 2 has a receiving shell 21, which has a heat sink receiving space, in which the heat sink 3 is installed. In this embodiment, the first direction X1 can be the normal direction of the contact surface between the heat sink 3 and the component to be cooled. For example, in this embodiment, the first direction X1 can be the thickness direction of the heat sink 3.

[0047] In this embodiment of the invention, the heat dissipation assembly is provided with at least two heat dissipation plate mounting brackets 2, which are arranged at intervals along a first direction X1, such that multiple heat dissipation plate mounting brackets 2 occupy different positions relative to the substrate 1 in the first direction X1. Multiple heat dissipation plates 3 are distributed among multiple heat dissipation plate mounting brackets 2. A space for placing a component to be cooled is formed between a heat dissipation plate mounting bracket 2 and another adjacent heat dissipation plate mounting bracket 2 along the first direction X1, or between the substrate 1 and a heat dissipation plate mounting bracket 2 near the substrate 1. Thus, the heat dissipation assembly forms a three-dimensional heat dissipation structure that can accommodate multiple layers of components to be cooled.

[0048] In some embodiments, the heat sink mounting bracket 2 has a first connecting ear 22 connected to the receiving shell 21, the connecting bracket 5 has a mounting arm 51, and the heat dissipation assembly further has a first connector 6, which connects the first connecting ear 22 and the mounting arm 51 to mount the heat sink mounting bracket 2 to the connecting bracket 5. In this embodiment, referring to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first connecting ear 22 has a first wedge-shaped surface 221, which is inclined to the first direction X1. The mounting arm 51 has a second wedge-shaped surface 52, which is disposed opposite to the first wedge-shaped surface 221. The first wedge-shaped surface 221 can be positioned so that the first connecting ear 22 faces away from the substrate 1. When the first connecting member 6 connects the first connecting ear 22 and the mounting arm 51, the first wedge-shaped surface 221 and the second wedge-shaped surface 52 can be pressed against each other, pulling the heat sink mounting bracket 2 so that the receiving shell 21 is closer to the substrate 1, thereby allowing the heat sink 3 to better contact the heat sink component placed near the heat sink mounting bracket 2 on the side close to the substrate 1. The first connecting member 6 can be a screw, bolt, or other fastener.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first connecting ear 22 includes a limiting portion 222 and a connecting portion 223. A first wedge-shaped surface 221 is disposed on the limiting portion 222, and the connecting portion 223 has a first connecting hole 2231. The mounting arm 51 has a second connecting hole 53. A predetermined angle is formed between the limiting portion 222 and the connecting portion 223, for example, the angle between the limiting portion 222 and the connecting portion 223 can be 90°, and the extending direction of the second connecting hole 53 is not parallel to either the first direction X1 or the second wedge-shaped surface 52. The first connecting member 6 connects the first connecting hole 2231 and the second connecting hole 53 so that the first wedge-shaped surface 221 and the second wedge-shaped surface 52 are pressed against each other. When the first connector 6 passes through the first connecting hole 2231 and is screwed into the second connecting hole 53, by adjusting the length of the first connector 6 being screwed in, the first wedge surface 221 can be pushed closer to or further away from the second wedge surface 52. Since the first wedge surface 221 and the second wedge surface 52 are inclined to the first direction X1, when the first wedge surface 221 and the second wedge surface 52 are pressed against each other under the action of the first connector 6, an interaction force along the first direction X1 will be generated at the same time, thereby driving the receiving shell 21 to move closer to or further away from the substrate 1 through the first connecting ear 22.

[0050] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 9The heat sink mounting bracket 2 has two first connecting ears 22, which are respectively located at both ends of the heat sink mounting bracket 2 along its length, and are used to fix the heat sink mounting bracket 2 from both ends. The mounting arm 51 has a main body 511 and a protrusion 512. The main body 511 has a limiting surface 513, which faces the mounting arm 51 at the other end of the heat sink mounting bracket 2. The protrusion 512 protrudes from the limiting surface 513, and a second wedge-shaped surface 52 is provided on the protrusion 512. The outer side of the limiting part 222 is opposite to the limiting surface 513, wherein the outer side of the limiting part 222 is the side of each limiting part 222 away from the other connecting ear of the heat sink mounting bracket 2. Thus, the outer sides of the limiting parts 222 of the first connecting ears 22 at both ends of the heat sink mounting bracket 2 are sandwiched between two connecting brackets 5, and the connection position of the first wedge-shaped surface 221 and the second wedge-shaped surface 52 can be protected by the connecting brackets 5.

[0051] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1-4 The heat sink mounting bracket 2 also has a second connecting ear 23, which is spaced apart from the first connecting ear 22 and connected to the connecting bracket 5. The second connecting ear 23 has a third connecting hole 231, and the connecting bracket 5 also has a fourth connecting hole 54 extending along a first direction X1. The heat sink assembly also includes a second connector 8, which passes through the third connecting hole 231 and the fourth connecting hole 54 to connect the second connecting ear 23 to the connecting bracket 5. Optionally, the second connector 8 can be a screw, bolt, or other fastener. Thus, the first connector 6 and the second connector 8 fix the heat sink mounting bracket 2 to the connecting bracket 5 from two different directions, enhancing the stability of the heat sink mounting bracket 2 installation.

[0052] The substrate 1 has multiple fifth connection holes 11. In some embodiments, the heat dissipation assembly further includes a third connector 80, and the connecting bracket 5 also has a sixth connection hole 57. The third connector 80 passes through the fifth connection holes 11 and the sixth connection hole 57 to fix the connecting bracket 5 to the substrate 1, thereby enhancing the installation stability of the connecting bracket 5. Optionally, the third connector 80 can be a screw, bolt, or other fastener. In some embodiments, the second connector 8 can be made longer, and the fourth connection hole 54 can be aligned with the fifth connection hole 11, so that at least one second connector 8 passes through the fourth connection hole 54 and also through the corresponding fifth connection hole 11 to connect the second connecting lug 23, the connecting bracket 5, and the substrate 1, thereby enhancing the stability of the overall structure.

[0053] In some embodiments, at least two heat sink mounting brackets 2 can be connected to the same connecting bracket 5, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the relative positions between multiple heat sink mounting brackets 2. For example, refer to Figures 1-4At least one connecting bracket 5 has multiple mounting arms 51, which are spaced apart from each other. The connecting bracket 5 also has a connecting arm 55, which connects the multiple mounting arms 51. Each mounting arm 51 can be connected to a heat sink mounting bracket 2 located at a different position, thereby connecting multiple heat sink mounting brackets 2 into a whole.

[0054] In other embodiments, the connecting bracket 5 may also be connected to a heat sink mounting bracket 2, and the first connecting ear 22 and the second connecting ear 23 may be connected to different connecting brackets 5 respectively. For example, see reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first connecting ear 22 and the second connecting ear 23 of the heat sink mounting bracket 2 near the substrate 1 are respectively mounted on two different connecting brackets 5.

[0055] The substrate 1 has a first side 12 and a second side 13 opposite to each other along a first direction X1, and multiple heat sink mounting brackets 2 can be disposed on the same side of the substrate 1 (e.g., Figures 1-4 (as shown), or heat sink mounting brackets 2 can be provided on both sides of the substrate 1. In some embodiments, at least one heat sink mounting bracket 2 and at least one connecting bracket 5 are respectively provided on the first side 12 and the second side 13, for example, referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 Each of the first side 12 and the second side 13 of the substrate 1 has two heat sink mounting brackets 2. Optionally, connecting the connecting brackets 5 on both sides of the substrate 1 to the substrate 1 using the same component helps reduce assembly difficulty and ensures the overall stability of the heat dissipation assembly. In one embodiment, referring to... Figure 8 A second connector 8 can be used to pass through the connecting bracket 5 on the first side 12 of the substrate 1, the fifth connecting hole 11, and the connecting bracket 5 on the second side 13 of the substrate 1, so as to achieve the effect of connecting the heat sink mounting brackets 2, the connecting brackets 5 and the substrate 1 on both sides of the two substrates with a second connector 8, and to achieve the positioning between multiple heat sink mounting brackets 2.

[0056] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 8 A third connector 80 can be used, passing through the sixth connecting hole 57 and the fifth connecting hole 11 of the connecting bracket 5 on the first side 12 of the substrate 1 and the sixth connecting hole 57 of the connecting bracket 5 on the second side 13 of the substrate 1. In one embodiment, the substrate 1 also has a positioning hole 14, with a certain gap between the positioning hole 14 and the fifth connecting hole 11. The bottom of the connecting bracket 5 also has a protruding positioning block 56, which is inserted into the positioning hole 14. At the same time, the sixth connecting hole 57 is aligned with the fifth connecting hole 11, and the third connector 80 connects the two connecting brackets 5 and the substrate 1.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The housing 21 has a first end plate 213 and a second end plate 214, with the second end plate 214 and the first end plate 213 disposed opposite each other along a first direction X1 on both sides of the heat sink receiving space. The first end plate 213 has a spring tab 215 extending into the heat sink receiving space, which presses the heat sink 3 against the second end plate 214. When the heat sink assembly is in use, the component to be cooled (e.g., Figure 9 and Figure 10 The optical module 10 in the middle is opposite to the second end plate 214. The heat sink 3 is pressed onto the second end plate 214 by the spring piece 215, so that the heat sink 3 and the component to be cooled can make full contact for heat exchange. In this embodiment, the second end plate 214 can be the side of the housing 21 near the substrate 1. In one embodiment, the housing 21 includes a first housing 211 and a second housing 212. The first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are arranged opposite to each other and connected along the first direction X1. A heat sink housing space is formed between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212. The first end plate 213 is disposed in the first housing 211 and the second end plate 214 is disposed in the second housing 212. The first housing 211 and the second housing 212 can be connected by a snap-fit. After the heat sink 3 is installed between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212, the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are snap-fit ​​connected. The spring piece 215 presses the heat sink 3 against the second end plate 214, and at the same time provides a certain locking force for the snap-fit ​​connection between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212.

[0058] The second end plate 214 has a first heat exchange hole 216, and the heat sink 3 has a heat exchange part 32. The heat exchange part 32 protrudes from the first heat exchange hole 216 from the second end plate 214 so as to make contact with the component to be scald to achieve heat exchange, and can also serve to position the heat sink 3 and the heat sink mounting bracket 2.

[0059] The heat dissipation assembly also includes a mounting cage 9, which is located on the side of the second end plate 214 near the substrate 1 and fixed relative to the substrate 1. The mounting cage 9 has a space for receiving the heat-dissipating component, in which the heat-dissipating component can be placed and its heat transferred to the heat dissipation plate 3 in the heat dissipation plate mounting bracket 2. Optionally, the side wall of the mounting cage 9 opposite to the second end plate 214 has a second heat exchange hole 91 opposite to the first heat exchange hole 216. The second heat exchange hole 91 communicates with the space for receiving the heat-dissipating component, wherein the heat exchange part 32 also passes through the second heat exchange hole 91 into the space for receiving the heat-dissipating component, so as to facilitate contact with the heat-dissipating component placed in the space for receiving the heat-dissipating component to achieve heat exchange. The first wedge-shaped surface 221 of the first connecting member 6, the first wedge-shaped surface 221 of the first connecting ear 22, and the second wedge-shaped surface 52 of the mounting arm 51 cooperate to provide a pulling force to the receiving shell 21 in the direction close to the substrate 1, while the spring piece 215 provides a pressing force to the heat dissipation plate 3 in the direction close to the substrate 1, so that the heat dissipation plate 3 can fully contact and exchange heat with the heat-dissipating component placed on the side of the second end plate 214.

[0060] The floating connector 7 of this embodiment includes a floating section 73, a first connecting end 74, a second connecting end 75, and a limiting member. The floating section 73 is configured to be retractable in the first direction X1. The first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75 each have an interface 72. The limiting member connects the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75, which facilitates the adaptation of the fluid channels connected to both ends of the floating connector 7 to float in the first direction X1, and the limiting member can ensure the position of the first connecting end 74 and the second connecting end 75. When the floating connector 7 is applied in a heat dissipation assembly, the guide pipe 4 is connected to the heat sink 3, at least two heat sink mounting brackets 2 are arranged along the first direction X1 and spaced apart from each other, and multiple heat sinks 3 are arranged on the heat sink mounting brackets 2. Each interface 72 is connected to a corresponding guide pipe 4, which facilitates the adaptation of the heat sink 3 to float in the first direction X1, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0061] In some embodiments, the heat dissipation assembly further includes a substrate 1, a heat sink mounting bracket 2, a connecting bracket 5, and a first connector 6. There are at least two heat sink mounting brackets 2, arranged along a first direction X1 and spaced apart from each other. A first wedge-shaped surface 221 is provided on the first connecting ear 22 of the heat sink mounting bracket 2, the first wedge-shaped surface 221 being inclined to the first direction X1. A second wedge-shaped surface 52 is provided on the mounting arm 51. The first connector 6 connects the first connecting ear 22 and the mounting arm 51, and the first wedge-shaped surface 221 and the second wedge-shaped surface 52 are pressed against each other to bring the receiving shell 21 close to the base. This allows the heat sink 3 to be tightly attached to the component to be cooled on the side of the heat sink 3 near the base, ensuring efficient and stable heat dissipation.

[0062] Another embodiment of this utility model relates to an optical module device, see reference 1 Figure 9The optical module device includes an optical module 10 and a heat dissipation component, wherein the heat dissipation component is the heat dissipation component described in at least some of the embodiments above, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the optical module 10 is housed in the heat dissipation space of the mounting cage 9 and is in contact with the heat sink 3. The heat generated by the optical module 10 can be transferred to the heat sink 3 and carried away by the flow of coolant. The stacked design of the heat dissipation components can effectively improve the space utilization of the optical module device while ensuring heat dissipation performance.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A floating joint, characterized in that, The floating joint has a channel and at least two interfaces communicating with the channel, the floating joint comprising: A floating segment, the floating segment being configured to be stretchable in a first direction; The first connection end is located at one end of the floating segment and has one of the interfaces; A second connection end is located at the other end of the floating segment along the first direction and has another of the aforementioned interfaces; and A limiting component is spaced apart from the floating segment and connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end.

2. The floating joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating joint includes a first joint and a second joint. The first joint has a first connecting end and a first floating end, and the second joint has a second connecting end and a second floating end. The first floating end and the second floating end are arranged along the first direction and are floatingly connected to form at least a portion of the floating segment.

3. The floating joint according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first floating end has a socket, the second floating end is inserted into the socket along the first direction, and the connection between the second floating end and the first floating end has a seal.

4. The floating joint according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the second floating end has a first sealing groove, and the sealing element includes a first sealing ring, which is disposed in the first sealing groove and presses against the inner wall of the insertion hole.

5. The floating joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connection end is intersecting with the floating segment, the second connection end is intersecting with the floating segment, and the normal direction of the interface is perpendicular to the first direction.

6. The floating joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting end has two opposing limiting grooves, and the second connecting end has two spaced-apart limiting holes. The limiting member includes a retaining spring, which includes a meandering part and two free arms. The two free arms are located at both ends of the meandering part and are spaced apart. The meandering part spans the side of the first connecting end away from the second connecting end. Each free arm passes through a corresponding limiting groove and is inserted into a corresponding limiting hole.

7. The floating joint according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the free arms has a bent portion located on the side of the first connecting end near the second connecting end, and the distance between the bent portions of the two free arms is less than the distance between the two limiting grooves.

8. A heat dissipation component, characterized in that, include: Floating joint as described in any one of claims 1-7; At least two heat sink mounting brackets are arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from each other, the heat sink mounting brackets having receiving shells, the receiving shells having heat sink receiving space; Multiple heat sinks are installed in the heat sink receiving space, and the heat sinks have flow channels inside; as well as Multiple guide pipes are connected to the heat sink and communicate with the flow channel; Each of the interfaces is connected to a corresponding flow guide tube.

9. A heat dissipation component, characterized in that, include: The floating joint as described in claim 6 or 7; At least two heat sink mounting brackets are arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from each other, the heat sink mounting brackets having receiving shells, the receiving shells having heat sink receiving space; Multiple heat sinks are installed in the heat sink receiving space, and the heat sinks have flow channels inside; as well as Multiple guide tubes are connected to the heat sink and communicate with the flow channel. Each guide tube has a third connecting end. The outer surface of the third connecting end has a second sealing groove and an annular groove. The annular groove and the second sealing groove are arranged alternately along the length direction of the third connecting end. The annular groove is located on the side of the second sealing groove away from the end of the third connecting end. The guide tube also includes a second sealing ring, which is disposed in the second sealing groove. Each of the interfaces is connected to the third connection end of a corresponding guide tube, and the free arm is also provided in the annular slot to prevent the floating joint from coming out of the guide tube.

10. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The heat sink mounting bracket has a first connecting lug, which is connected to the receiving shell. The heat dissipation component also includes: The substrate and the heat sink mounting bracket are spaced apart from each other along a first direction; At least one connecting bracket, fixedly connected to the substrate and having a mounting arm; and The first connector connects the first connecting ear and the mounting arm.

11. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connecting ear has a first wedge-shaped surface that is inclined to the first direction, and the mounting arm has a second wedge-shaped surface that is disposed opposite to the first wedge-shaped surface; when the first connector connects the first connecting ear and the mounting arm, the first wedge-shaped surface and the second wedge-shaped surface press against each other to bring the receiving shell closer to the substrate.

12. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first connecting ear includes a limiting part and a connecting part, with a predetermined included angle between the limiting part and the connecting part. The first wedge-shaped surface is provided on the limiting part. The connecting part has a first connecting hole. The mounting arm has a second connecting hole. The extending direction of the second connecting hole is not parallel to both the first direction and the second wedge-shaped surface. The first connecting member connects the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole so that the first wedge-shaped surface and the second wedge-shaped surface are pressed against each other.

13. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The heat sink mounting bracket has two first connecting ears, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the heat sink mounting bracket. The mounting arm has a main body and a protrusion. The main body has a limiting surface. The protrusion protrudes from the limiting surface. The second wedge-shaped surface is disposed on the protrusion. The outer side of the limiting part is disposed opposite to the limiting surface. The outer side of the limiting part is the side of each limiting part away from the other connecting ear of the heat sink mounting bracket.

14. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The heat sink mounting bracket also has a second connecting ear, which is spaced apart from the first connecting ear and connected to the connecting bracket. The second connecting ear has a third connecting hole, and the connecting bracket also has a fourth connecting hole, which extends along the first direction. The heat sink assembly also includes a second connector, which passes through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole to connect the second connecting ear to the connecting bracket.

15. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The substrate has a fifth connection hole; The second connector also passes through the fifth connection hole to connect the second connection lug, the connection bracket, and the substrate; and / or The heat dissipation assembly further includes a third connector, and the connecting bracket also has a sixth connecting hole. The third connector passes through the fifth connecting hole and the sixth connecting hole to connect the connecting bracket to the substrate.

16. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the first direction, and at least one heat sink mounting bracket and at least one connecting bracket are respectively provided on the first side and the second side; The connecting bracket on the first side of the substrate and the connecting bracket on the second side of the substrate are connected by the same second connector and / or the same third connector.

17. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least one of the connecting brackets has a plurality of mounting arms, the plurality of mounting arms being spaced apart, and the connecting bracket also has a connecting arm that connects to the plurality of mounting arms.

18. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least two of the heat sink mounting brackets are connected to the same connecting bracket.

19. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing are disposed opposite to each other and connected along the first direction. A heat sink receiving space is formed between the first housing and the second housing. The first housing has a first end plate, and the second housing has a second end plate that is spaced apart from the first end plate along the first direction. The first end plate has a spring plate that extends into the heat sink receiving space and presses the heat sink against the second end plate.

20. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that, The second end plate has a first heat exchange hole, and the heat dissipation plate has a heat exchange portion that protrudes from the first heat exchange hole from the second end plate.

21. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 20, characterized in that, Also includes: The mounting cage is located on the side of the second end plate near the substrate and fixed relative to the substrate. The mounting cage has a space for accommodating the heat dissipation component. The side wall of the mounting cage opposite to the second end plate has a second heat exchange hole opposite to the first heat exchange hole. The second heat exchange hole is connected to the space for accommodating the heat dissipation component. The heat exchange section also passes through the second heat exchange hole and enters the space for receiving the heat dissipation component.

22. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: The mounting cage is located on the side of the receiving shell close to the substrate and fixed relative to the substrate. The mounting cage has a space for accommodating the heat dissipation component.

23. An optical module device, characterized in that, include: The heat dissipation component as described in any one of claims 8-22; as well as The optical module is in contact with the heat sink.

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