Pluggable Optical Transceiver Module Elastic Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing pluggable optical transceiver modules face challenges in efficient and convenient locking and unlocking mechanisms, which hinder the ease of plugging and removing processes, affecting flexibility and maintenance in high-speed communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A pluggable optical transceiver module design featuring a housing with an elastic piece and a sliding member, where the sliding member transitions between fastening and release positions, utilizing a guide surface to separate the fastening portions, allowing for easy insertion and removal by leveraging elastic deformation for quick disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a lock mechanism is disposed in the slot to lock the optical transceiver module into the final position, then the reliability of the connection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic piece automatically engages with the fastening portion when the optical transceiver module is inserted into the slot, providing self-locking functionality without requiring additional actuators or complex control mechanisms. The module itself triggers the locking action through its insertion motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic piece acts as an intermediary element between the slot and the optical transceiver module, mediating the locking function. This separate component simplifies the overall design by isolating the locking mechanism from both the slot structure and the module structure.
2Ease of operation
If a departing mechanism is added to the optical transceiver module for separating itself from the slot, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding member enables the user to easily activate the release mechanism by simply sliding it along the guide surface. This simple sliding action automatically triggers the disengagement of the fastening portions, providing an intuitive and easy-to-operate departure mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding member transitions between different positions (engaged and disengaged) along the guide surface, dynamically controlling the state of the fastening mechanism. This dynamic element allows for easy switching between locked and unlocked states.
3Ease of operation
If the sliding member is designed with a long travel distance along the guide surface, then the ease of operation is improved, but the length of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide surface is designed with a curved or inclined geometry rather than a straight line, allowing the sliding member to travel a longer effective distance within a shorter linear space. This curved path provides adequate operational travel while minimizing the overall device footprint.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances the convenience and efficiency of plugging and removing the optical transceiver module, improving the overall flexibility and maintenance by allowing for quick and secure attachment and detachment from the housing.
Implementation Method 1
the push section is guided to push the elastic piece by the guide surface for making the second fastening portion be separated from the first fastening portion
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AI summary
A pluggable optical transceiver module for being plugged in a housing is provided. The housing has a cover and an elastic piece, and the cover has an accommodating space. One end of the elastic piece is connected to the cover while the other end has a first fastening portion. The first fastening portion is located on one side of the accommodating space. The pluggable optical transceiver module comprises a base and a sliding member. The base comprises a base body and a second fastening portion. The base body has a guide surface, and the second fastening portion is next to the guide surface. The base is for being plugged in the accommodating space, and the second fastening portion is fastened with the first fastening portion. The sliding member comprises a body section and a push section connected to each other. The body section is slidably disposed on the base.