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Electronic modules having integrated lever-activated latching mechanisms
Assignee: Ii Vi Optical Systems Inc
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Filing: 2007-03-05
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Granted: 2009-03-24
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Expires: 2027-03-05
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
2026-11-01 13:46
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: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An optical transceiver module having transceiver electronics and optics to convert optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals, the module comprising: a fiber optic cable receptacle that is capable of receiving one or more fiber optic cable connectors; a movable pivot lever rotatably engaged with the cable receptacle and having a locking member that is configured to selectively engage a host port, the pivot lever being configured to allow removal of the module from within a host port, wherein movement of the pivot lever manipulates the locking member in a manner so as disengage the module from within the host port, wherein a length of the pivot lever extends beyond a front plane of the optical transceiver module and allows for a user to apply upward pressure to a leading edge of the pivot lever, pivoting the pivot lever about the pivot point to release the locking member; and a biasing member that biases the moveable pivot lever in a latched position, wherein the biasing member is a metal portion of a housing of the transceiver module that is formed as a leaf spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An optical transceiver module having transceiver electronics and optics to convert optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals, the module comprising: a fiber optic cable receptacle that is capable of receiving one or more fiber optic cable connectors; a movable pivot lever rotatably engaged with the cable receptacle and having a locking member that is configured to selectively engage a host port, the pivot lever being configured to allow removal of the module from within a host port, wherein movement of the pivot lever manipulates the locking member in a manner so as disengage the module from within the host port, wherein a length of the pivot lever extends beyond a front plane of the optical transceiver module and allows for a user to apply upward pressure to a leading edge of the pivot lever, pivoting the pivot lever about the pivot point to release the locking member; and a biasing member that biases the moveable pivot lever in a latched position, wherein the biasing member is a metal portion of a housing of the transceiver module that is formed as a leaf spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An optical transceiver module as defined in claim 1 , wherein the moveable pivot lever is shaped so as to prevent the manipulation of the locking member when a fiber optic cable connector is disposed within the fiber optic cable receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An optical transceiver module as defined in claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is biased against a top surface of the moveable pivot lever so as to operatively secure the moveable pivot lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An optical transceiver module as defined in claim 1 , wherein the moveable pivot lever pivots about a pivot point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An optical transceiver module as defined in claim 1 , wherein the moveable pivot lever is a cantilevered portion of a housing of the transceiver module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
190 words
An optical transceiver module having transceiver electronics and optics to convert optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals, the module comprising: a fiber optic cable receptacle that is capable of receiving one or more fiber optic cable connectors; a movable pivot lever rotatably engaged with the cable receptacle and having a locking member that is configured to selectively engage a host port, the pivot lever being configured to allow removal of the module from within a host port, wherein movement of the pivot lever manipulates the locking member in a manner so as disengage the module from within the host port, wherein a length of the pivot lever extends beyond a front plane of the optical transceiver module and allows for a user to apply upward pressure to a leading edge of the pivot lever, pivoting the pivot lever about the pivot point to release the locking member; and a biasing member that biases the moveable pivot lever in a latched position, wherein the biasing member is biased against a top surface of the moveable pivot lever so as to operatively secure the moveable pivot lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
190 words
An optical transceiver module having transceiver electronics and optics to convert optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals, the module comprising: a fiber optic cable receptacle that is capable of receiving one or more fiber optic cable connectors; a movable pivot lever rotatably engaged with the cable receptacle and having a locking member that is configured to selectively engage a host port, the pivot lever being configured to allow removal of the module from within a host port, wherein movement of the pivot lever manipulates the locking member in a manner so as disengage the module from within the host port, wherein a length of the pivot lever extends beyond a front plane of the optical transceiver module and allows for a user to apply upward pressure to a leading edge of the pivot lever, pivoting the pivot lever about the pivot point to release the locking member; and a biasing member that biases the moveable pivot lever in a latched position, wherein the biasing member is biased against a top surface of the moveable pivot lever so as to operatively secure the moveable pivot lever.
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