Optical Module Fiber Optic Receptacle Assembly Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of optical modules with multiple fiber optic receptacles is complex and inefficient due to the sequential assembly of fiber optic receptacles into the optical interface, particularly in printed circuit board assemblies and structures using fiber optic jumper connection modules.
Innovation Solution
An optical module design that includes a housing with an optical interface, a circuit board module, and a fiber optic receptacle module with connected fiber optic receptacles, where the fiber optic receptacles are pre-assembled into a module and then installed at the optical interface, using mechanisms like snap-fit claws and position limiting cards for secure and efficient assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fiber optic receptacles are assembled sequentially into the optical interface, then each receptacle can be individually installed, but the assembly process becomes complicated and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fiber optic receptacles into a single integrated fiber optic receptacle module. This module includes a housing with multiple receptacle slots arranged in parallel, allowing multiple receptacles to be installed simultaneously as one unit rather than sequentially, thereby improving assembly efficiency while maintaining ease of installation
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber optic receptacle module is designed as a separable unit that can be independently assembled and then installed as a complete module into the optical interface. This segmentation allows pre-assembly of multiple receptacles in a organized manner, reducing the complexity of sequential installation while maintaining individual receptacle accessibility
2Ease of operation
If multiple fiber optic receptacles are assembled sequentially, then individual installation is possible, but the assembly work is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fiber optic receptacles are merged into a single modular unit with a common housing and alignment structure. This integration reduces assembly complexity by providing a unified installation process while maintaining the functional independence of each receptacle, making the overall process simpler and more manageable
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber optic receptacle module serves as an intermediary component between the individual receptacles and the final optical interface assembly. This intermediate modular structure simplifies the overall assembly process by providing a pre-organized unit that can be easily handled and installed, reducing the complexity of direct sequential assembly
3Productivity
If fiber optic receptacles are pre-assembled into a module, then assembly efficiency increases, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The fiber optic receptacle module is designed as a discrete, self-contained unit with internal segmentation for organizing multiple receptacles. This segmentation allows for efficient pre-assembly and standardized installation, improving productivity while the modular nature helps manage structural complexity by creating a reusable component
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber optic receptacle module is designed as a universal component that can accommodate multiple receptacles in a standardized configuration. This multi-functional design improves assembly efficiency by allowing the same module structure to be used across different applications, and the standardized interface helps manage complexity through reuse
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AI summary
An optical module includes a housing including an optical interface, a circuit board module disposed in the housing, a fiber optic receptacle module disposed in the housing and including a plurality of fiber optic receptacles, an optoelectronic chip disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board module, a position limiting card disposed behind the fiber optic receptacle module, and a plurality of through holes arranged at the optical interface. The plurality of fiber optic receptacles are installed at the optical interface and fit through the plurality of through holes, and the position limiting card is fixed to the housing and locks the fiber optic receptacle module tightly against the optical interface.