Diagonal Optical Receptacle for Transceiver Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical transceivers require significant space in front of the face plate to accommodate external optical fibers due to the perpendicular alignment of optical receptacles, which can lead to increased stress on inner fibers and limited wiring space.
Innovation Solution
The optical transceiver housing features an optical receptacle with a diagonal cavity alignment, allowing the external connector to be inserted at a substantial angle, reducing stress on inner fibers through diagonal grooves and a unique assembly mechanism that secures the sleeve within the receptacle, and includes a rotating receptacle option for further space optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the optical receptacle cavity extends perpendicular to the face plate, then the external optical connector can be easily inserted and engaged, but it requires significant space in front of the face plate and increases stress on inner fibers
Solution Approach 1:
The cavity axis is rotated from a perpendicular orientation (along the longitudinal axis) to a diagonal orientation relative to the face plate. This dimensional change in the cavity's spatial arrangement allows the external fiber to exit at a diagonal angle, directing it toward the side of the housing rather than extending straight out in front, thereby reducing the required space in front of the face plate while maintaining ease of connector insertion
2Device complexity
If the optical receptacle cavity extends perpendicular to the face plate, then the structural alignment is simplified, but it increases stress on the inner fiber and limits wiring space within the housing
Solution Approach 1:
The cavity is oriented diagonally rather than perpendicular to the face plate. This diagonal orientation changes the extraction direction of the external fiber, allowing it to exit toward the side of the housing. The inner fiber is routed through a diagonal groove that follows this new orientation, creating a more gradual stress distribution path and reducing concentrated stress on the fiber while providing adequate wiring space within the housing structure
Solution Approach 2:
The diagonal cavity orientation creates an asymmetric arrangement where the external fiber exits at an angle rather than symmetrically perpendicular to the face plate. This asymmetric configuration, combined with the diagonal groove routing, distributes mechanical stress more evenly along the fiber path and provides optimized wiring space within the housing, improving fiber reliability without significantly increasing structural alignment complexity
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AI summary
An optical transceiver capable of narrowing an extra space for an external optical fiber is disclosed. The optical transceiver of an embodiment provides an optical receptacle with a port, to which the external optical fiber is to be inserted, headed for a direction in diagonal to the longitudinal axis of the optical transceiver. In another embodiment, the optical transceiver provides an optical receptacle capable of turning the port thereof.