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Electronic modules having integrated lever-activated latching mechanisms
Assignee: Ii Vi Optical Systems Inc
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Filing: 2004-02-11
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Granted: 2007-03-06
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Expires: 2024-02-11
Abstract
Abstract An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris Togami
- 👤 Guy Newhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4246; G02B6/4292; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/389; G02B6/3893; G02B6/3898
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A transceiver module, comprising: a housing portion; a connector portion attached to the housing portion and configured to removably receive one or more cable connectors; a pivot block rotatably engaging the connector portion, the pivot block being rotatable between a first pivot block position where the module is latched to a host port, and a second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port; and a bail secured in position on the connector portion by the pivot block, the bail being operably arranged with respect to the pivot block so that movement of the bail to a first bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the first pivot block position where the module is latched to the host port, and movement of the bail to a second bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A transceiver module, comprising: a housing portion; a connector portion attached to the housing portion and configured to removably receive one or more cable connectors; a pivot block rotatably engaging the connector portion, the pivot block being rotatable between a first pivot block position where the module is latched to a host port, and a second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port; and a bail secured in position on the connector portion by the pivot block, the bail being operably arranged with respect to the pivot block so that movement of the bail to a first bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the first pivot block position where the module is latched to the host port, and movement of the bail to a second bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pivot block includes a pivot arm rotatably engaged with the connector portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein movement of the pivot block by the bail is effected by a cam arrangement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pivot block is biased into the first pivot block position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pivot block is positioned on top of the connector portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bail is secured in position on top of the connector portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bail is rotatably secured in position on the connector portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pivot block includes a locking member configured and arranged to selectively engage the host port, so that disposition of the bail in the first bail position corresponds to a state where the locking member is engaged with the host port, and disposition of the bail in the second bail position corresponds to a state where the locking member is disengaged from the host port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The transceiver module as recited in claim 1 , wherein when: the bail is rotated in a counterclockwise direction, the pivot block rotates in a counterclockwise direction; and the bail is rotated in a clockwise direction, the pivot block rotates in a clockwise direction.
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