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Optical module

US10455737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2018
Grant dateOct 22, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical module includes a housing, a PCB base board, an optical assembly, and a heat generating device. The PCB base board, the optical assembly, and the heat generating device are arranged in the housing. The heat generating device is thermally connected to the housing. A plurality of ribs are arranged outside the housing. Air flow channels are formed between the plurality of ribs and extend along a longitudinal direction of the optical module. Each one of the ribs has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion that connects the first end portion and the second end portion. A radial width of at least one of the ribs gradually increases from the first end portion of the at least one of the ribs toward the middle portion of the at least one of the ribs.

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