US5864468A
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Removable optoelectronic module with grounding means
Assignee: Stratos International Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-04
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Granted: 1999-01-26
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Expires: 2015-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A robust optoelectronic transceiver module which provides for static discharge and is quick, easy, and inexpensive to manufacture. The transceiver module has a main housing which consists of a potting box with potting material inserted therein. In addition, a circuit board is encased by the potting material. The circuit board has an optical subassembly mounted thereon. The optical subassembly extends outside of the potting box through a recess. Correspondingly, a recess cover is provided for forming a liquid tight seal between the recess cover, the potting box, and the optical subassembly. Furthermore, the module provides electrically conductive latches which are conductively connected, via tabs for forming an electrical connection, to a grounded structure, such as a computer chassis.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel S. Poplawski
- 👤 Alan J. Wallenberg
- 👤 Patrick B. Gilliland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:56
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4246; G02B6/4274; G02B6/4277; G02B6/4284; G02B6/4292; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6594; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/381; G02B6/3817; G02B6/3826; G02B6/3831; G02B6/3833; G02B6/3847; G02B6/3849; G02B6/3897
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded structure, said optoelectronic module comprising: a) means for forming an electrical connection with said grounded structure; b) the module having a housing and an optoelectronic subassembly; and c) said electrical connection forming means including a grounding clip having a tab extending therefrom, the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the grounded structure and establishing a direct mechanical and electrical contact between the module and the connector port of said grounded structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded structure, said optoelectronic module comprising: a) means for forming an electrical connection with said grounded structure; b) the module having a housing and an optoelectronic subassembly; and c) said electrical connection forming means including a grounding clip having a tab extending therefrom, the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the grounded structure and establishing a direct mechanical and electrical contact between the module and the connector port of said grounded structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The opotelectronic module of claim 1, further comprising a connector connected to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The optoelectornic module of claim 2, wherein said connector is an SC duplex connector receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The optoelectronic module of claim 2, further comprising a grounding clip attached to said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The optoelectronic module of claim 1, wherein said electrical connection forming means further consists of the grounding clip providing a friction fit with an opening of the faceplate of the grounded structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The optoelectronic module of claim 5, wherein said electrical connection forming means further consists of a connector having said grounding clip attached thereto and being conductively connected to said module.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within an enclosed grounded structure, the ground structure having an external wall, said optoelectronic module comprising: a) a metallic housing having an optoelectronic subassembly mounted therein; and b) a grounding clip forming an electrical connection between said metallic housing and said grounded structure, the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the metallic housing and directly mechanically and electrically contacting the connector port of said metallic housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within an enclosed grounded structure, the ground structure having an external wall, said optoelectronic module comprising: a) a metallic housing having an optoelectronic subassembly mounted therein; and b) a grounding clip forming an electrical connection between said metallic housing and said grounded structure, the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the metallic housing and directly mechanically and electrically contacting the connector port of said metallic housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The optoelectronic transceiver module of claim 7, further comprising a metallic transceiver connector attached to said module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The optoelectronic transceiver module of claim 8 comprising a grounding clip attached to said transceiver connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The optoelectronic module of claim 9, further comprising at least one tab extending from said grounding clip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The optoelectronic transceiver module of claim 7, wherein said electrical connection forming means consists of at least one tab conductively connected to said module.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The optolectronic tranceiver module of claim 11, wherein said electrical connection forming means further consists of a grounding clip having said tab extending therefrom and being conductively connected to said metallic housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The optoelectronic transceiver module of claim 12, wherein said electrical connection forming means further consists of a transceiver connector having said grounding clip attached thereto and being conductively connected to said module.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
99 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded chassis, said module comprising: a) a connector at a first end of the module having a grounding clip attached thereto and a tab extending from the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the grounded chassis and providing electrical and mechanical contact directly with the connector port of said grounded chassis so that a portion of the module is at chassis ground; b) an optical transmitter/receiver mounted within the module adjacent a ferrule receiving bore at the first end; and c) the grounding chip conductively connected to the ferrule receiving bore.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
99 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded chassis, said module comprising: a) a connector at a first end of the module having a grounding clip attached thereto and a tab extending from the grounding clip abutting against a connector port of the grounded chassis and providing electrical and mechanical contact directly with the connector port of said grounded chassis so that a portion of the module is at chassis ground; b) an optical transmitter/receiver mounted within the module adjacent a ferrule receiving bore at the first end; and c) the grounding chip conductively connected to the ferrule receiving bore.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The module of claim 14, further comprising a connector and a ferrule receiving bore mounted within the connector and the grounding clip conductively connected to the ferrule receiving bore.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The transceiver module of claim 15, further comprising the grounding clip attached to said connector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The transceiver module of claim 16, further comprising at least one tab extending from said grounding clip.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
85 words
A system for providing static discharge, said system comprising: a metallic chassis at ground potential having a connector port; and an optical module mounted to said chassis having a grounding member attached to a housing of the module, said grounding member including a grounded clip abutting and directly contacting the connector port of said chassis and wherein upon mating of the module to said chassis an electrical path from said housing to said chassis provides for a means of dissipating static discharge to said chassis.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
85 words
A system for providing static discharge, said system comprising: a metallic chassis at ground potential having a connector port; and an optical module mounted to said chassis having a grounding member attached to a housing of the module, said grounding member including a grounded clip abutting and directly contacting the connector port of said chassis and wherein upon mating of the module to said chassis an electrical path from said housing to said chassis provides for a means of dissipating static discharge to said chassis.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
110 words
A system for providing electromagnetic shielding, said system comprising: an electronic enclosure including a metallic chassis at ground potential having a connector port; and an optical module having a housing and a grounding member attached to said housing and directly connected to a connector port of the metallic chassis to which said module is attached, wherein upon mating of the module to the chassis a grounding clip of said grounding member abuts the connector port and directly electrically and mechanically connects the connector port so that an electrical path from said module to said chassis establishes a metallic portion of the module at the same ground potential as the chassis.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
110 words
A system for providing electromagnetic shielding, said system comprising: an electronic enclosure including a metallic chassis at ground potential having a connector port; and an optical module having a housing and a grounding member attached to said housing and directly connected to a connector port of the metallic chassis to which said module is attached, wherein upon mating of the module to the chassis a grounding clip of said grounding member abuts the connector port and directly electrically and mechanically connects the connector port so that an electrical path from said module to said chassis establishes a metallic portion of the module at the same ground potential as the chassis.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
98 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded chassis, the optoelectronic module comprising: a housing having a first end and a second end; a conductive grounding member including a grounding clip abutting a connector port of the grounded chassis and making direct mechanical and electrical contact to the connector part grounding a potion of the module directly to the chassis when the module is mounted therein; a circuit board mounted within the housing and an optical subassembly electrically connected to the circuit board at the first end; and electrical contacts adjacent the second end, connected to the circuit board.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
98 words
An optoelectronic module mounted within a grounded chassis, the optoelectronic module comprising: a housing having a first end and a second end; a conductive grounding member including a grounding clip abutting a connector port of the grounded chassis and making direct mechanical and electrical contact to the connector part grounding a potion of the module directly to the chassis when the module is mounted therein; a circuit board mounted within the housing and an optical subassembly electrically connected to the circuit board at the first end; and electrical contacts adjacent the second end, connected to the circuit board.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The module of claim 20 wherein the module housing is metallized plastic.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The module of claim 20 wherein a male ribbon style electrical connector, is mounted at the second end.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
The module of claim 20 wherein the grounding member includes a metallic mounting member protruding from a bottom of the module for mounting to a printed circuit board.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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