Shield Cage Assembly Heat Dissipating Module Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shield cage assemblies with heat dissipating structures and light guide configurations face limitations in heat dissipating efficiency due to obstructions in air flow and electromagnetic shielding, particularly in high-speed connectors with metal shield shells.
Innovation Solution
A shield cage assembly comprising a metal shield shell with a heat dissipating module and light guide member, where the heat dissipating module includes a heat transfer plate with extending segments and fins, and the light guide member is integrated without compromising the electromagnetic shielding, using clips for easy assembly and reducing air flow resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tabs or recessed grooves are provided on heat-sink clips or light guide columns facing the front-rear direction, then assembly is simplified, but air flow is blocked and heat dissipating efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The heat dissipating structure is divided into multiple independent heat sink clips that can be separately assembled. Each clip has a simplified design without blocking tabs or recessed grooves in the front-rear direction, allowing air flow to pass through unobstructed while maintaining assembly ease through modular installation
Solution Approach 2:
The light guide member is repositioned or reconfigured so that its mounting structure does not extend in the front-rear direction. Instead, mounting features are oriented in other directions (e.g., lateral or vertical), allowing air flow to move freely in the front-rear direction while still providing secure attachment points for the light guide
2Ease of operation
If light guide member is integrated into metal shield shell, then assembly is simplified, but electromagnetic shielding may be compromised if holes are required
Solution Approach 1:
A specialized mounting structure acts as an intermediary between the light guide member and the metal shield shell. This intermediary provides integration functionality while maintaining electromagnetic shielding, possibly through conductive adhesives, conductive gaskets, or a mounting bracket that electrically connects the light guide housing to the shield shell without requiring holes in the shield
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible conductive film or gasket is used to seal and electrically connect the light guide member to the metal shield shell. This flexible shielding layer maintains electromagnetic protection while allowing the light guide to be integrated without penetrating holes through the shield structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances heat dissipating efficiency by allowing unobstructed air flow and maintaining electromagnetic shielding, while simplifying assembly and increasing the heat dissipating area through extended thermal plate segments and fins, and integrating light guides without requiring holes in the metal shield shell.
Implementation Method 1
the first heat dissipating member has a plurality of heat dissipating fins formed as a plate shape in the front-rear direction
Implementation Method 2
the first heat dissipating member has a plurality of heat dissipating fins formed as a plate shape in the front-rear direction and connected with each other in a mutually parallel manner
Implementation Method 3
at least one clip which is sandwiched between the heat dissipating base member and the first heat dissipating member and limited in position, and the clip engages with the metal shield shell
Data Source
AI summary
A shield cage assembly of the present disclosure comprises a metal shield shell and a heat dissipating module. The metal shield shell comprises a plurality of walls and an accommodating space defined by the plurality of walls, and the accommodating space has a front end port. The heat dissipating module is assembled to one of the walls of the metal shield shell, and the metal shield shell further includes side walls respectively positioned at two sides of the wall to which the heat dissipating module is assembled. The heat dissipating module further includes a frame and a first heat dissipating member, the frame having a frame body formed at a central portion of the frame to receive the first heat dissipating member and two side plates which extend from two side edges of the frame and which are parallel to the side walls.