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Retaining and grounding clip for adapter module
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 2007-03-29
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Granted: 2008-10-21
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Expires: 2027-03-29
Abstract
Abstract An adapter module used to convert optical signals to electrical signals or electrical signals to optical signals utilizing a “C” shaped retaining clip to secure the adapter module housing together. The retaining clips are used in place of screws, rivets or snap fits and provide an easy and simple way to assembled adapter modules. The retaining clips require no additional structure thereby minimizing the overall size of the adapter module.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Keith Lloyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:57
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4256; G02B6/426; G02B6/4261; G02B6/4274; G02B6/4277; G02B6/4284; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/508; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An adapter module for insertion into and removal from an adapter frame, the module comprising: a housing formed from at least two distinct parts, the housing having a forward portion and a rear portion, the housing forward portion having an opening disposed therein, the housing rear portion being received in the adapter frame and the front portion including at least one recess; and, a conductive gasket disposed on said housing and extending from said housing rear portion to said housing forward portion, the gasket including a base portion that contacts said housing rear portion and a plurality of individual fingers that extend away from the gasket base portion toward said housing front portion, free ends of some of the gasket fingers extending into the housing recess, thereby maintaining multiple points of contacts between said housing rear and forward portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An adapter module for insertion into and removal from an adapter frame, the module comprising: a housing formed from at least two distinct parts, the housing having a forward portion and a rear portion, the housing forward portion having an opening disposed therein, the housing rear portion being received in the adapter frame and the front portion including at least one recess; and, a conductive gasket disposed on said housing and extending from said housing rear portion to said housing forward portion, the gasket including a base portion that contacts said housing rear portion and a plurality of individual fingers that extend away from the gasket base portion toward said housing front portion, free ends of some of the gasket fingers extending into the housing recess, thereby maintaining multiple points of contacts between said housing rear and forward portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The adapter module of claim 1 , wherein said gasket base portion includes a collar portion that at least partially encircles and contacts said housing rear portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The adapter module of claim 2 , wherein said gasket fingers extend away from said gasket collar portion lengthwise along said housing, said gasket fingers contacting said housing forward portion at multiple points of contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adapter module of claim 1 , wherein said gasket includes at least two distinct sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The adapter module of claim 1 , wherein said gasket includes multiple sides and said fingers are disposed on at least two distinct sides of said collar portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The adapter module of claim 1 , wherein said some of said fingers extend away from said collar portion and contact exterior side surfaces of said housing forward portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The adapter module of claim 1 , wherein said housing forward portion opening receives an RJ-45 jack therein.
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