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Optoelectronic module and method for its production
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 2002-10-15
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Granted: 2004-05-11
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Expires: 2022-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An optoelectronic module includes a transmitting and/or receiving element, a support on which the transmitting and/or receiving element is disposed, and a module housing having an opening for introducing the support and a coupling region for the coupling attachment of a component to be coupled on. The module housing is filled with a molding of a translucent, moldable material. A separate coupling lens for coupling light between the transmitting and/or receiving element and the component to be coupled on is provided, which lens is disposed adjacent to the molding in or just before the coupling region in the module housing. The invention also relates to several methods for producing such a module.
Inventors
- 👤 Nikolaus Schunk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:18
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4251; G02B6/4204; G02B6/4219; G02B6/4236; G02B6/4244; G02B6/4255; H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/40; H10F77/407; H10F77/50; H10H; H10H20/00; H10H20/80; H10H20/85; H10H20/8506; G02B6/424; H10H20/855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 35
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing; and a separate coupling lens for coupling light between said element and the component, said lens disposed adjacent said molding one of: in said coupling region; and adjacent said coupling region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing; and a separate coupling lens for coupling light between said element and the component, said lens disposed adjacent said molding one of: in said coupling region; and adjacent said coupling region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein said lens completely closes said coupling region toward said interior of said module housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The module according to claim 2 , wherein said lens is inserted into said module housing before filling said module housing with said molding and sealingly closes said coupling region with respect to said interior.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein said lens has: a light-shaping region; and a holding edge radially adjoining said light-shaping region and bearing against said module housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The module according to claim 4 , wherein: said module housing has: a transitional region connected to said coupling region; and a peripheral groove in said transitional region; and said holding edge is inserted into said peripheral groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
The module according to claim 4 , wherein: said module housing has an inner side; said holding edge has an edge region and a peripheral recess in said edge region forming an inner projection and an outer covering region of said holding edge; said lens protrudes with said inner projection into said coupling region and peripherally bears against said coupling region; and said covering region bears against said inner side of said module housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The module according to claim 4 , wherein said holding edge has a side facing away from said interior of said module housing and forms, on said side, a stop for coupling the component thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The module according to claim 5 , wherein said holding edge has a side facing away from said interior of said module housing and forms, on said side, a stop for coupling the component thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The module according to claim 6 , wherein said holding edge has a side facing away from said interior of said module housing and forms, on said side, a stop for coupling the component thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The module according to claim 9 , wherein: said lens has a lens vertex; said holding edge is cranked; and said stop is offset axially with respect to said lens vertex in a direction of said coupling region.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein said lens is a double lens.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module according to claim 4 , wherein said lens and said holding edge are integral.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module according to claim 4 , wherein: said holding edge is a separate support for said lens; and said lens is fastened on said support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein: said molding defines a depressed formation in said coupling region; and said coupling lens is inserted into said depressed formation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The module according to claim 14 , wherein a projection forms said depressed formation during filling of said module housing with said molding, said projection being a correspondingly shaped dead mold removed after filling of said module housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module according to claim 15 , wherein said lens is adhesively attached to said molding.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein said element has a smaller diameter than the component.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The module according to claim 1 , wherein said coupling region is a protruding connecting piece forming a socket for receiving the component.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
133 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; and a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing, said molding having a functional surface with an outer contour formed during filling of said module housing with said molding by a dead mold having an end face shaped to correspond to said outer contour and removed thereafter, said functional surface having a radially extending structure formed during filling of said module housing with said molding by a radially extending groove of the dead mold.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
133 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; and a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing, said molding having a functional surface with an outer contour formed during filling of said module housing with said molding by a dead mold having an end face shaped to correspond to said outer contour and removed thereafter, said functional surface having a radially extending structure formed during filling of said module housing with said molding by a radially extending groove of the dead mold.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The module according to claim 19 , wherein said element has a smaller diameter than the component.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The module according to claim 19 , wherein said coupling region a protruding connecting piece forming a socket for receiving the component.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
The module according to claim 19 , including a separate coupling lens for coupling light between said element and the component, said lens being disposed at said functional surface.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
84 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; and a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing, said molding having a dead-mold-shaped functional surface having an outer contour and a radially extending structure.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
84 words
An optoelectronic module, comprising: an element, said element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; a support on which said element is disposed; a module housing defining an opening for introducing said support, said module housing having: a coupling region for coupling a component thereat; and an interior; and a molding of a translucent, moldable material filling said interior of said module housing, said molding having a dead-mold-shaped functional surface having an outer contour and a radially extending structure.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The module according to claim 23 , including a separate coupling lens for coupling light between said element and the component, said lens being disposed at said functional surface.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold; and before filling the moldable material into the module housing, closing the coupling region with a coupling lens aligned with the element.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold; and before filling the moldable material into the module housing, closing the coupling region with a coupling lens aligned with the element.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while placing a dead mold in the coupling region; forming a depressed formation in the molding material with a projection of the dead mold during the filling of the module housing with the molding material; removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing; and inserting a coupling lens into the depressed formation after the dead mold has been removed.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while placing a dead mold in the coupling region; forming a depressed formation in the molding material with a projection of the dead mold during the filling of the module housing with the molding material; removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing; and inserting a coupling lens into the depressed formation after the dead mold has been removed.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
181 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; placing a rear side of a coupling lens on an end face of a dead mold, the end face of the dead mold being shaped to correspond to the rear side of the coupling lens, and introducing the coupling lens into the module housing with the dead mold; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while keeping the dead mold in the coupling region; holding the coupling lens with the dead mold until the module housing is filled with the molding material; and removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
181 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with an element being at least one of a transmitting element and a receiving element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position; placing a rear side of a coupling lens on an end face of a dead mold, the end face of the dead mold being shaped to correspond to the rear side of the coupling lens, and introducing the coupling lens into the module housing with the dead mold; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while keeping the dead mold in the coupling region; holding the coupling lens with the dead mold until the module housing is filled with the molding material; and removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with a transceiver element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position of the coupling region; placing a coupling lens on an end face of a dead mold and locating the coupling lens at the coupling region of the module housing; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while keeping the dead mold at the coupling region; holding the coupling lens with the dead mold until the module housing is filled with the molding material; and removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for producing an optoelectronic module with a molding, which comprises: providing a support with a transceiver element; providing a module housing with an opening for introducing the support therethrough and a coupling region for coupling a component thereon; positioning the support in the module housing to align the element with a predetermined position of the coupling region; placing a coupling lens on an end face of a dead mold and locating the coupling lens at the coupling region of the module housing; at least partly surrounding the support and the element with a translucent, moldable material to form a molding utilizing the module housing as a casting mold while keeping the dead mold at the coupling region; holding the coupling lens with the dead mold until the module housing is filled with the molding material; and removing the dead mold after filling the moldable material in the module housing.
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