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Method and system for releasing a pluggable module
Assignee: Ii Vi Optical Systems Inc
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Filing: 2001-12-06
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Granted: 2007-08-14
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Expires: 2021-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A method and system is disclosed for locking and releasing a module utilized in a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another. The module is generally configured to include a handle with an associated cam formed in a first section of the module. The handle is moveable in a direction to allow the cam to move an associated ejector button integrated with the module in order to release the module from the transceiver system, thereby permitting the module to be efficiently removed from the transceiver system. The module may thus be removed from the transceiver system utilizing the handle. The module may be locked into the transceiver system when the handle is placed in an upward position.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
- 👤 Richard L. Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4246; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/389; G02B6/3893; G02B6/4292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A device comprising: a module including an ejector button; and a handle attached to said module, said handle including a cam portion in the shape of a bend, the cam portion being operably disposed with respect to the ejector button, and the handle being configured and arranged such that: rotary motion of the handle in a first direction corresponds with a linear motion of the ejector button to a first position where the module is engaged with a cage of an associated transceiver system; and rotary motion of the handle in a second direction corresponds with a linear motion of the ejector button to a second position where the module is disengaged from the cage of the associated transceiver system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A device comprising: a module including an ejector button; and a handle attached to said module, said handle including a cam portion in the shape of a bend, the cam portion being operably disposed with respect to the ejector button, and the handle being configured and arranged such that: rotary motion of the handle in a first direction corresponds with a linear motion of the ejector button to a first position where the module is engaged with a cage of an associated transceiver system; and rotary motion of the handle in a second direction corresponds with a linear motion of the ejector button to a second position where the module is disengaged from the cage of the associated transceiver system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein said module is removable from said transceiver system utilizing said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein said handle is formed from wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein said ejector button is configured from molded plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein said module comprises a pluggable module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein said module comprises a form-factor pluggable transceiver module for use in association with said transceiver system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A pluggable module, comprising: a first section; a locking member configured to releasably engage corresponding structure of an associated transceiver system cage; an ejector button attached to the first section; a handle attached to the first section and operably disposed with respect to the ejector button such that: disposition of the handle in a first handle position corresponds with a first position of the ejector button where the corresponding structure of the cage is positioned such that the locking member is disengaged from the corresponding structure; and disposition of the handle in a second handle position corresponds with a second position of the ejector button where the corresponding structure of the cage is positioned such that the locking member is engaged with the corresponding structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A pluggable module, comprising: a first section; a locking member configured to releasably engage corresponding structure of an associated transceiver system cage; an ejector button attached to the first section; a handle attached to the first section and operably disposed with respect to the ejector button such that: disposition of the handle in a first handle position corresponds with a first position of the ejector button where the corresponding structure of the cage is positioned such that the locking member is disengaged from the corresponding structure; and disposition of the handle in a second handle position corresponds with a second position of the ejector button where the corresponding structure of the cage is positioned such that the locking member is engaged with the corresponding structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pluggable module as recited in claim 7 , wherein the first handle position corresponds with a partial deflection of the corresponding structure of the cage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module as recited in claim 7 , wherein the pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module substantially conforms with the Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceiver Multisource Agreement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module as recited in claim 7 , further comprising a sensor and receiver circuitry at least partially disposed within a housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module as recited in claim 7 , further comprising an emitter and transmitter circuitry at least partially disposed within a housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module as recited in claim 11 , wherein the emitter is a vertical cavity surface emitting laser.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pluggable module as recited in claim 7 , wherein the handle includes a cam portion operably disposed with respect to the ejector button such that a rotation of the handle corresponds with a linear movement of the ejector button.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pluggable module as recited in claim 13 , wherein the handle comprises wire and the cam portion comprises a portion of the handle having the shape of a bend.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver module as recited in claim 13 , wherein the cam is at least partially disposed within an opening defined by the ejector button.
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