Optoelectronic Adapter Layout for Combined Optical and Electrical Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices require separate connectors or adapters for optical and electrical signal transmission, leading to a complicated physical layout and operational inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
An optoelectronic adapter that integrates an optical transceiver module and conductive terminals within a mating shell and main body, allowing simultaneous transmission of optical and electrical signals through a single connector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate connectors or adapters are used for optical and electrical signal transmission, then signal transmission functionality is achieved, but physical layout becomes complicated and operational convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines optical signal transmission (via optical transceiver module with optical mating terminal) and electrical signal transmission (via conductive terminals) into a single integrated adapter structure. The main body houses both the optical transceiver module and conductive terminals, allowing both types of signals to be transmitted simultaneously through one connector rather than requiring separate connectors, thus simplifying the physical layout while maintaining full signal transmission functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed as a multi-functional device that can handle both optical and electrical signals through a single connector interface. The optical transceiver module and conductive terminals work together within the same adapter housing, enabling the adapter to serve multiple functions (optical reception, optical transmission, electrical connection) that would traditionally require separate dedicated connectors, thereby improving versatility without increasing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate connectors are used for different signal types, then complete signal transmission is achieved, but operational convenience and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the optical transceiver module and conductive terminals into a single integrated adapter, the patent eliminates the need for users to manually connect multiple separate connectors. The unified structure allows all signal types to be transmitted simultaneously through one mating connection, significantly improving operational convenience while maintaining complete signal transmission capability
3Device complexity
If optical transceiver module and conductive terminals are integrated in one adapter, then physical layout is simplified, but manufacturing precision and assembly difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is segmented into distinct functional modules: the main body housing, the optical transceiver module, and the conductive terminals. Each module is designed and manufactured separately with standardized interfaces, allowing for precise manufacturing of individual components followed by modular assembly. This segmentation approach maintains manufacturing precision while enabling the integrated design that simplifies physical layout
Solution Approach 2:
The optical transceiver module is nested within the main body housing, which also contains the conductive terminals. This nested arrangement allows the optical module to be precisely positioned and secured within the adapter structure, maintaining manufacturing precision while achieving the integrated configuration that simplifies the overall physical layout and reduces the number of external connections required
Data Source
AI summary
An optoelectronic adapter includes a mating shell, a main body, an optical transceiver module, and two conductive terminals. The mating shell has a through hole. The main body includes a first portion, a second portion connected to the first portion, and a penetration hole in communication with the first portion and the second portion. The main body passes through the through hole, and the second portion has an accommodation groove. The optical transceiver module is retained in the accommodation groove and includes a housing, an optical mating terminal, a transmitter optical sub-assembly, and a receiver optical sub-assembly which are respectively connected to the housing, and the optical mating terminal protrudes from the penetration hole and is at one side of the first portion. The two conductive terminals pass through the main body, and portions of the two conductive terminals are in the through hole.