Patent ID: 7738797
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical module socket for use in an optical module equipped with leads each of which inputs/outputs electric signals and optical connectors for inputting/outputting optical signals, the optical module socket comprising: a base on which the optical module is mounted; pogopins formed on the base for electrical connection by elastic movements in an upward/downward direction; holding means for holding the leads of the optical module in a state connected with the pogopins; optical transmission means for transmitting optical signals therethrough; positioning means for guiding the optical transmission means to the optical connectors so as to be connected to the optical module, and for positioning the optical transmission means at a predetermined position; and descend/ascend means for ascendably and descendably mounting thereon the optical module; and wherein the pogopins electrically connect to the leads of the optical module at one ends, and the pogopins further electrically connect, at another ends, to pads of a substrate on which the optical module socket is mounted; and wherein the descend/ascend means and the pogopins absorb an external force applied to the optical module while the holding means presses the leads of the optical module, thereby connecting the leads to the pogopins; wherein the positioning means includes a fit hole created by a lower surface of the holding means and an upper surface of the base, when the holding means is mounted on the base, for fitting the optical transmission means with the optical connectors of the optical module, and a prevention structure is formed within the fit hole for preventing reverse insertion of the optical transmission means.