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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2016
Ciena Corporation, Hanover, MD (US);
Adrianus Van Gaal, Ottawa, CA;
Ciena Corporation, Hanover, MD (US);
Abstract
An optic module cage assembly configured to selectively receive and retain an optic module, including: an optic module cage body configured to selectively receive and retain the optic module; a stationary heatsink fixedly attached to a side of the optic module cage body; one or more spring members disposed opposite the stationary heatsink and configured to bias the optic module towards the stationary heatsink; and a floating connector disposed partially within the optic module cage body and configured to make an electrical connection with the optic module, wherein the floating connector is configured to move in a constrained manner with respect to the optic module cage body. Optionally, the optic module cage assembly also includes a floating heatsink coupled to the one or more spring members. Optionally, the optic module cage assembly further includes a heat pipe that is thermally coupled to the stationary heatsink.
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