US6816376B2
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Pluggable electronic module and receptacle with heat sink
Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
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Filing: 2003-03-05
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Granted: 2004-11-09
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Expires: 2023-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle assembly includes a guide frame having top, bottom and side walls joined to form an interior cavity configured to receive an electrical module. One of the top, bottom and side walls has an opening therethrough, and a heat sink is mounted over the opening. The heat sink has an engagement surface located proximate the interior cavity of the guide frame, and the engagement surface of the heat sink is configured to physically contact a module when installed in said interior cavity. The heat sink dissipates heat generated in the module and facilitates a data transmission rate of 10 Gbs through the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward John Bright
- 👤 Brian Patrick Costello
- 👤 James Charles Shiffler
- 👤 Daniel Eugene Stahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:56
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/2039; H05K7/20409; H05K7/20418; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4256; G02B6/426; G02B6/4261; G02B6/4274; G02B6/4277; G02B6/4284; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6594; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/0015; H05K9/0016; H05K9/0058; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582; H01R13/6583; H01R13/6584; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A receptacle assembly, comprising: a guide frame having top, bottom and side walls joined to form an interior cavity configured to receive an electrical module, one of said top, bottom and side walls having an opening therethrough; and a heat sink mounted over said opening in said one of said top, bottom and side walls, said heat sink having an engagement surface located proximate said interior cavity of said guide frame, said engagement surface of said heat sink being configured to physically contact a module when installed in said interior cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A receptacle assembly, comprising: a guide frame having top, bottom and side walls joined to form an interior cavity configured to receive an electrical module, one of said top, bottom and side walls having an opening therethrough; and a heat sink mounted over said opening in said one of said top, bottom and side walls, said heat sink having an engagement surface located proximate said interior cavity of said guide frame, said engagement surface of said heat sink being configured to physically contact a module when installed in said interior cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said opening is in said top wall and said bottom wall is configured to be mounted to a circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said opening is provided in said top wall, said top wall includes front, rear and opposed lateral portions that define a perimeter of said opening and that support said heat sink when mounted over said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said opening includes notched out portions of said side walls, said heat sink resting on edges of said side walls in said notched out portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a retention tab formed on one of said side walls, said retention tab engaging a heat sink clip retaining said heat sink on said guide frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a clip provided over said heat sink, said clip securely engaging said guide frame to retain said heat sink upon said guide frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a spring member secured over said heat sink, said spring member flexing to permit said heat sink to move outward away from said guide frame when a module is inserted, said spring member exerting a desired force against said heat sink to facilitate thermal transfer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a clip having side rails that snap over said side walls of said guide frame, said side rails being joined by spring members that extend over, and flexibly engage, said heat sink.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said engagement surface of said heat sink is stepped to extend into said interior cavity of said guide frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said heat sink includes a peripheral surface surrounding said engagement surface, said peripheral surface being recessed with respect to a plane containing said engagement surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein, when the module is removed, said engagement surface of said heat sink rests within said interior cavity of said guide frame at a level that interferes with an installation path of the module, said heat sink being movable outward by the module when the module is installed to provide an abutting interface between the heat sink and module.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said engagement surface of said heat sink is flat and smooth to slide along a mating surface of a module when installed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a thermal interface material disposed on said engagement surface of said heat sink, said thermal interface material configured to be compressed between said engagement surface and an adjoining surface of the module when the module is installed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a triangular retention tab formed on one of said side walls, said retention tab engaging a heat sink clip, thereby retaining said heat sink from horizontal and vertical movement relative to said guide frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
91 words
A transceiver receptacle assembly, comprising: a guide frame having top, bottom and side walls joined to form an interior cavity configured to receive a transceiver, one of said top, bottom and side walls having an opening therethrough; and a heat sink mounted over said opening in said one of said top, bottom and side walls, said heat sink having an engagement surface located proximate said interior cavity of said guide frame, said engagement surface of said heat sink being configured to physically contact the transceiver when installed in said interior cavity.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
A transceiver receptacle assembly, comprising: a guide frame having top, bottom and side walls joined to form an interior cavity configured to receive a transceiver, one of said top, bottom and side walls having an opening therethrough; and a heat sink mounted over said opening in said one of said top, bottom and side walls, said heat sink having an engagement surface located proximate said interior cavity of said guide frame, said engagement surface of said heat sink being configured to physically contact the transceiver when installed in said interior cavity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , wherein said opening is surrounded by front, rear and opposed lateral portions of said one of said top, bottom and side walls, said front, rear and lateral portions defining a perimeter of said opening and defining a maximum distance that said heat sink extends into said interior cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
58 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , further comprising a clip having a spring member secured over said heat sink, said spring member flexing to permit said heat sink to move outward away from said guide frame when a transceiver is inserted, said clip having side rails that snap over said side walls of said guide frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , wherein said engagement surface of said heat sink is stepped to extend into said interior cavity of said guide frame.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , wherein said heat sink includes a peripheral surface surrounding said engagement surface, said peripheral surface being recessed with respect to a plane containing said engagement surface.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
67 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , wherein, when the transceiver is removed, said engagement surface of said heat sink rests within said interior cavity of said guide frame at a level that interferes with an installation path of the transceiver, said heat sink being movable outward by the transceiver when the transceiver is installed to provide an abutting interface between the heat sink and transceiver.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transceiver receptacle assembly of claim 15 , wherein said engagement surface of said heat sink is flat and smooth to slide along a mating surface of a transceiver when installed.
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