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US6872094B1
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Transceiver pluggable module
Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
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Filing: 2004-03-01
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Granted: 2005-03-29
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Expires: 2024-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A pluggable transceiver module for insertion into a cage includes a front shell and a housing. The housing includes a forward portion having electrical contacts and a rearward portion. The rearward portion is receivable in the cage. The rearward portion includes a tab that is receivable in a module latch on the cage for retention of the rearward portion within the cage. The rearward portion is configured to receive an electrical connection proximate an end thereof. The forward portion is received in the front shell and the forward portion includes a connector interface configured to receive a mating plug connector. An actuator is slidably coupled to the forward portion of the housing and is movable from a latched position to a released position. The actuator engages the module latch to release the housing from the cage when the actuator is moved to the released position. A bail member is rotatably coupled to the forward portion of the housing. The bail member engages the actuator to move the actuator between the latched position and the released position as the bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith McQuilkin Murr
- 👤 Michael Warren Fogg
- 👤 Michael Eugene Shirk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4274; G02B6/428; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3897; G02B6/4246; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A pluggable transceiver module for insertion into a cage, said module comprising: a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion including electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion receivable in the cage, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on the cage for retention of said rearward portion within the cage, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection proximate an end thereof, said forward portion received in said front shell and said forward portion including a connector interface configured to receive a mating plug connector; an actuator slidably coupled to said forward portion of said housing and movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from the cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said forward portion of said housing, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A pluggable transceiver module for insertion into a cage, said module comprising: a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion including electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion receivable in the cage, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on the cage for retention of said rearward portion within the cage, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection proximate an end thereof, said forward portion received in said front shell and said forward portion including a connector interface configured to receive a mating plug connector; an actuator slidably coupled to said forward portion of said housing and movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from the cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said forward portion of said housing, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, said lower mold holding said electrical contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, said lower mold holding a circuit board, said circuit board including performance circuitry for said transceiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The module of claim 1 , further comprising a lower cover coupled to said housing forward portion, said lower cover including a channel sized to receive said actuator for sliding engagement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module of claim 1 , further comprising a lower cover coupled to said housing forward portion, said bail member rotatably coupled to said lower cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, and said module further comprises a lower cover, said lower cover including a pair of side rails, each said side rail defining at least one hole therein, said lower mold including at least one post on a lower side thereof sized to be received in said at least one hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The module of claim 1 , further comprises a lower cover, said lower cover including a pair of side rails, said front shell including clamping fingers that snappably engage said side rails to join said lower cover to said housing front portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said bail member includes a pivot bar and a cam centrally positioned on said pivot bar, said cam engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said bail member includes a cross-member and said front shell includes a latch bump on an upper surface thereof, said latch bump engaging said cross-member to hold said bail member in a latched position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The module of claim 1 , wherein said interface is an RJ45 interface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The module of claim 1 further comprising a rear shell, said rear shell configured to receive said rearward portion of said housing, said rear shell sized for insertion into the cage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
224 words
A pluggable transceiver module comprising: a cage having a module receiving end and an opposite electrical connection end, said cage configured for attachment to a circuit board; a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion including electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion received in said cage through said module receiving end, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on said cage for retention of said rearward portion therein, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection through said cage electrical connection end, said forward portion received in said front shell and configured to receive a mating plug connector, and wherein said forward portion is larger than said module receiving end of said cage; an actuator slidably coupled to said forward portion of said housing and movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from said cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said forward portion of said housing, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions, said bail member having a width that is no greater than a width of said housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
224 words
A pluggable transceiver module comprising: a cage having a module receiving end and an opposite electrical connection end, said cage configured for attachment to a circuit board; a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion including electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion received in said cage through said module receiving end, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on said cage for retention of said rearward portion therein, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection through said cage electrical connection end, said forward portion received in said front shell and configured to receive a mating plug connector, and wherein said forward portion is larger than said module receiving end of said cage; an actuator slidably coupled to said forward portion of said housing and movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from said cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said forward portion of said housing, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions, said bail member having a width that is no greater than a width of said housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The module of claim 12 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, said lower mold holding said electrical contacts.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The module of claim 12 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, said lower mold holding a circuit board, said circuit board including performance circuitry for said transceiver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The module of claim 12 , further comprising a lower cover coupled to said housing forward portion, said lower cover including a channel sized to receive said actuator for sliding engagement therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The module of claim 12 , further comprising a lower cover coupled to said housing forward portion, said bail member rotatably coupled to said lower cover.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
67 words
The module of claim 12 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, and said module further comprises a lower cover, said lower cover including a pair of side rails, each said side rail defining at least one hole therein, said lower mold including at least one post on a lower side thereof sized to be received in said at least one hole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
The module of claim 12 , further comprises a lower cover, said lower cover including a pair of side rails, said front shell including clamping fingers that snappably engage said side rails to join said lower cover to said housing front portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
52 words
The module of claim 12 , wherein said bail member includes a pivot bar and a cam centrally positioned on said pivot bar, said cam engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
192 words
A pluggable transceiver module for insertion into a cage, said module comprising: a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion holding electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion receivable in the cage, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on the cage for retention of said rearward portion within the cage, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection proximate an end thereof, said forward portion received in said front shell and said forward portion including a connector interface configured to receive a mating plug connector; a lower cover coupled to said housing, said lower cover including an actuator having laterally extending wings engaging said lower cover for sliding contact therewith, said actuator movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from the cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said lower cover, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
192 words
A pluggable transceiver module for insertion into a cage, said module comprising: a front shell; a housing comprising a forward portion holding electrical contacts and a rearward portion, said rearward portion receivable in the cage, said rearward portion including a tab receivable in a module latch on the cage for retention of said rearward portion within the cage, said rearward portion configured to receive an electrical connection proximate an end thereof, said forward portion received in said front shell and said forward portion including a connector interface configured to receive a mating plug connector; a lower cover coupled to said housing, said lower cover including an actuator having laterally extending wings engaging said lower cover for sliding contact therewith, said actuator movable from a latched position to a released position, said actuator engaging said module latch to release said housing from the cage when said actuator is moved to said released position; and a bail member rotatably coupled to said lower cover, said bail member engaging said actuator to move said actuator between said latched position and said released position as said bail member is rotated between corresponding latched and released positions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
The module of claim 20 , wherein said housing includes an upper mold and a lower mold, said lower mold holding said electrical contacts and a circuit board, said circuit board including performance circuitry for said transceiver.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
The module of claim 20 further comprising a rear shell, said rear shell configured to receive said rearward portion of said housing, said rear shell sized for insertion into the cage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2008-03-28 | 2008-09-27 | 2009-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-03-28 | 2012-09-27 | 2013-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-03-28 | 2016-09-27 | 2017-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |