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Method and system for releasing a pluggable module
Assignee: Ii Vi Optical Systems Inc
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Filing: 2007-08-13
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Granted: 2009-01-13
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Expires: 2027-08-13
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
- 👤 Richard L. Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:20
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: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for releasing a module utilized in a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another, said method comprising the steps of: configuring said module to include a handle with an associated cam formed along a length of the handle; and moving said handle in a predetermined direction to cause said cam to move in a substantially sliding fashion an associated ejector button integrated with said module in order to release said module from said transceiver system, thereby permitting said module to be removed from said transceiver system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for releasing a module utilized in a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another, said method comprising the steps of: configuring said module to include a handle with an associated cam formed along a length of the handle; and moving said handle in a predetermined direction to cause said cam to move in a substantially sliding fashion an associated ejector button integrated with said module in order to release said module from said transceiver system, thereby permitting said module to be removed from said transceiver system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of: removing said module from said transceiver system utilizing said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of: locking said module into said transceiver system when said handle is placed in a predetermined position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises a wire handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said wire handle is formed from steel wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said ejector button is configured from molded plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said module comprises a pluggable module that is plugged into said transceiver system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said module comprises a form-factor pluggable transceiver module for use in association with said transceiver system.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
109 words
A system for releasing a module from a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another, said system comprising: said module configured to include a handle formed from a contiguous wire portion having associated cam formed integrally along a length of the wire handle; and wherein said handle is moveable in a direction to allow said cam to slidably move an associated ejector button integrated with said module in order to release said module from said transceiver system, thereby permitting said module to be removed from said transceiver system; and wherein said handle module is removable from said transceiver system utilizing said handle.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
109 words
A system for releasing a module from a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another, said system comprising: said module configured to include a handle formed from a contiguous wire portion having associated cam formed integrally along a length of the wire handle; and wherein said handle is moveable in a direction to allow said cam to slidably move an associated ejector button integrated with said module in order to release said module from said transceiver system, thereby permitting said module to be removed from said transceiver system; and wherein said handle module is removable from said transceiver system utilizing said handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
190 words
A pluggable transceiver module, comprising: a housing having a first side and a face substantially perpendicular to the first side, and a tab extending beyond the surface of the first side, and the tab sized to mate with a slot in a receptacle of a host device for receiving the pluggable transceiver module housing; a member slidably mounted to the first side of the housing and having an internal end and an external end; a wedge on the internal end of the member, wherein sliding the member inward causes the wedge to slide between the tab and the slot on the receptacle and remove the tab from within the slot, thereby releasing the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle; and a lever rotatably mounted via an axle proximate to the face of the pluggable transceiver module, said axle be connected to the external end of the member such that rotating the lever away from the face of the pluggable transceiver cause the rotating axle to push the member inward and drive the wedge between the tab and the slot in order to release the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
190 words
A pluggable transceiver module, comprising: a housing having a first side and a face substantially perpendicular to the first side, and a tab extending beyond the surface of the first side, and the tab sized to mate with a slot in a receptacle of a host device for receiving the pluggable transceiver module housing; a member slidably mounted to the first side of the housing and having an internal end and an external end; a wedge on the internal end of the member, wherein sliding the member inward causes the wedge to slide between the tab and the slot on the receptacle and remove the tab from within the slot, thereby releasing the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle; and a lever rotatably mounted via an axle proximate to the face of the pluggable transceiver module, said axle be connected to the external end of the member such that rotating the lever away from the face of the pluggable transceiver cause the rotating axle to push the member inward and drive the wedge between the tab and the slot in order to release the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pluggable transceiver of claim 10 , further comprising: a cross-bar on a free end of the lever.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pluggable transceiver of claim 11 , further comprising: a ridge on and parallel to the cross-bar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the lever is pulled away from the face of the pluggable transceiver module in order to release the pluggable transceiver module from a receptacle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
70 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , further comprising: a receptacle for receiving the pluggable transceiver module, the receptacle having a base including the slot for receiving the tab, whereby the first side of the pluggable transceiver module slides along the base during insertion of the pluggable transceiver module into the receptacle, and the tab enters the slot in order to secure the pluggable transceiver module within the receptacle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the tab is triangular in shape.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the axle is connected to the external end of the member via a flexible member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the axle is connected to the external end of the member via a hinge.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the axle is connected to the external end of the member via a living hinge.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pluggable transceiver module of claim 10 , wherein the member is slidably mounted within a slit on the first side of the pluggable transceiver module.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector module of claim 10 , further comprising: an optical input socket and an optical output socket.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The connector of claim 10 , wherein the member is elongated between the internal end and the external end.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
255 words
A pluggable transceiver module and receptacle, comprising: a receptacle of a host device for receiving a pluggable transceiver module, the receptacle having a base including a slot for receiving a tab of a pluggable transceiver module during insertion into the receptacle; a pluggable transceiver module having a housing with a first side and a face perpendicular to the first side, a tab extending beyond the surface of the first side, and the tab sized to mate with the slot in the receptacle, wherein the first side of the pluggable transceiver module slides along the base during insertion of the pluggable transceiver module into the receptacle, and the tab enters the slot in order to secure the pluggable transceiver module within the receptacle; a member slidably mounted on the first side of the housing having an internal end and an external end; a wedge on the internal end of the member, wherein sliding the member causes the wedge to slide between the tab and the slot on the receptacle and remove the tab from within the slot, thereby releasing the pluggable transceiver model from the receptacle; and a lever rotatably mounted via an axle proximate the face of the pluggable transceiver module, said axle be connected to the external end of the member such that rotating the lever away from the face of the pluggable transceiver cause the rotating axle to push the member inward and drive the wedge between the tab and the slot in order to release the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
255 words
A pluggable transceiver module and receptacle, comprising: a receptacle of a host device for receiving a pluggable transceiver module, the receptacle having a base including a slot for receiving a tab of a pluggable transceiver module during insertion into the receptacle; a pluggable transceiver module having a housing with a first side and a face perpendicular to the first side, a tab extending beyond the surface of the first side, and the tab sized to mate with the slot in the receptacle, wherein the first side of the pluggable transceiver module slides along the base during insertion of the pluggable transceiver module into the receptacle, and the tab enters the slot in order to secure the pluggable transceiver module within the receptacle; a member slidably mounted on the first side of the housing having an internal end and an external end; a wedge on the internal end of the member, wherein sliding the member causes the wedge to slide between the tab and the slot on the receptacle and remove the tab from within the slot, thereby releasing the pluggable transceiver model from the receptacle; and a lever rotatably mounted via an axle proximate the face of the pluggable transceiver module, said axle be connected to the external end of the member such that rotating the lever away from the face of the pluggable transceiver cause the rotating axle to push the member inward and drive the wedge between the tab and the slot in order to release the pluggable transceiver module from the receptacle.
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