Connector Assembly Heat Dissipation Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Small form-factor pluggable connector assemblies experience insufficient heat dissipation efficiency, leading to overheating issues, which affect the stability and reliability of the connector assembly, especially as data transmission demands increase.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with a heat dissipation structure that includes a housing, light guide members, a heat sink, and a thermal conductive member, where the light guide members are easily installed and secured, and the heat sink is sandwiched between the thermal conductive member and the housing to enhance heat dissipation through the use of heat dissipation fins and an elastic fastener.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional heat dissipation holes are used, then the connector assembly structure is simple, but the heat dissipation efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The heat dissipation function is segmented into multiple components: heat dissipation holes in the housing, heat dissipation fins on the light guide members, and thermal conductive members. This segmentation allows each component to contribute to heat dissipation in a coordinated manner, significantly improving overall heat dissipation efficiency while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional heat dissipation holes in the housing to three-dimensional heat dissipation fins extending from the light guide members. This dimensional change increases the heat dissipation surface area and improves heat dissipation efficiency without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
2Loss of energy
If light guide members are added for heat dissipation, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light guide members serve dual functions: guiding light and dissipating heat. By merging these two functions into a single component, the invention improves heat dissipation efficiency without proportionally increasing assembly complexity, as the same components perform multiple roles.
Solution Approach 2:
The light guide members are designed as multi-functional components that simultaneously perform light guidance and heat dissipation functions. This universality reduces the need for additional dedicated heat dissipation components, thereby limiting the increase in assembly complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple fixing members with hook structures are used, then the light guide member stability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hook structures are pre-formed on the fixing members during manufacturing, allowing for preliminary preparation of the fixing mechanism. This preliminary action enables stable assembly of the light guide members while keeping the manufacturing process relatively simple through standardized component production.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively dissipates heat generated by the connector assembly, preventing rapid temperature rises and ensuring stability without compromising the heat dissipation performance, thus improving the reliability and efficiency of the connector assembly.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal conductive member, where the heat sink is sandwiched between the thermal conductive member and the housing
Implementation Method 2
the heat sink is sandwiched between the thermal conductive member and the housing to enhance heat dissipation through the use of heat dissipation fins
Implementation Method 3
quickly dissipate, through a heat dissipation structure, a large amount of heat generated during use of the connector into the air
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly includes housing and one or more light guide members. Each light guide member includes a tube body, an extension column, a positioning member, and a fixing member. The tube body is located on the housing. The extension column extends downward from the tube body to a rear side of the housing. The positioning member is located on the extension column and inserted into a rear wall of the housing. The fixing member is located on the extension column and inserted into the rear wall. The fixing member includes a first bump protruding from the extension column toward the rear wall and a hook structure located on the first bump. When each light guide member is assembled onto the housing, the first bump is inserted into the rear wall, and the hook structure is hooked into the rear wall.