US6762940B2
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Pluggable optical transceiver with push-pull actuator release collar
Assignee: Optical Communication Products Inc
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Filing: 2003-03-26
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Granted: 2004-07-13
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Expires: 2023-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A pluggable optical transceiver having a slidable actuator assembly for quickly and easily removing the transceiver from a receptacle cage assembly is provided. The actuator assembly includes an actuator collar and slide member that can slide in a forward and rearward direction. As force is exerted on the actuator collar, the actuator and slide member slide rearwardly causing the transceiver to become disengaged from the receptacle. In this manner, the transceiver is released and can be removed easily from the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam Zaremba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4219; G02B6/4236; G02B6/4245; G02B6/4256; G02B6/426; G02B6/4261; G02B6/4274; G02B6/4277; G02B6/428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A pluggable optical transceiver module, comprising: a housing having a first end, an opposing second end, an upper surface, and a lower surface, said lower surface having a locking detent projecting therefrom for engaging an opening in a latching tab located in a receptacle cage; and an actuator assembly comprising: (i) an actuator collar surrounding one end of the housing, wherein force exerted on the actuator causes the actuator to slide; and (ii) a slide member adapted to slide towards and engage the latching tab in the receptacle as the actuator slides, thereby causing the detent to become disengaged from the opening and releasing the transceiver from the receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A pluggable optical transceiver module, comprising: a housing having a first end, an opposing second end, an upper surface, and a lower surface, said lower surface having a locking detent projecting therefrom for engaging an opening in a latching tab located in a receptacle cage; and an actuator assembly comprising: (i) an actuator collar surrounding one end of the housing, wherein force exerted on the actuator causes the actuator to slide; and (ii) a slide member adapted to slide towards and engage the latching tab in the receptacle as the actuator slides, thereby causing the detent to become disengaged from the opening and releasing the transceiver from the receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the transceiver housing has a pair of fiber optic connector ports located therein and the second end of the housing has an electrical edge connector projecting therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein a metallic cover encloses the upper surface of the transceiver housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the actuator has a rectangular-like, integrated structure comprising opposing upper and lower horizontal legs connected to two vertical side arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the actuator collar and slide member are adapted to slide in a forward and rearward direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the slide member comprises a spring biasing means for forcing the slide member in a forward and rearward direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the slide member has an angled surface for engaging the latching tab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The transceiver module of claim 1 , wherein the slide member is disposed in a channel extending along the lower surface of the transceiver housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
147 words
A pluggable optical transceiver and receptacle package assembly, comprising: a receptacle cage for receiving the transceiver, said cage having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the first end has a latching tab containing an opening therein; and a transceiver comprising a housing with a first end, an opposing second end, an upper surface, and a lower surface, said lower surface having a locking detent projecting therefrom for engaging the opening in the latching tab of the receptacle; and an actuator assembly, said actuator assembly comprising: (i) an actuator collar surrounding one end of the housing, wherein force exerted on the actuator causes the actuator to slide; and (ii) a slide member adapted to slide towards and engage the latching tab in the receptacle as the actuator slides, thereby causing the detent to become disengaged from the opening and releasing the transceiver from the receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
A pluggable optical transceiver and receptacle package assembly, comprising: a receptacle cage for receiving the transceiver, said cage having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the first end has a latching tab containing an opening therein; and a transceiver comprising a housing with a first end, an opposing second end, an upper surface, and a lower surface, said lower surface having a locking detent projecting therefrom for engaging the opening in the latching tab of the receptacle; and an actuator assembly, said actuator assembly comprising: (i) an actuator collar surrounding one end of the housing, wherein force exerted on the actuator causes the actuator to slide; and (ii) a slide member adapted to slide towards and engage the latching tab in the receptacle as the actuator slides, thereby causing the detent to become disengaged from the opening and releasing the transceiver from the receptacle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The transceiver and receptacle package assembly of claim 9 , wherein the second end of the receptacle cage has a pair of kick-out springs for releasing the transceiver.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transceiver and receptacle package assembly of claim 10 , wherein the assembly is mounted on a circuit board.
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