Receptacle module and receptacle cage for a communication system
US11211743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication system includes a plug module having a plug housing and a plug latch and a receptacle module having a receptacle housing and a receptacle latch. The receptacle module includes a receptacle connector with a card slot receiving a plug module circuit board. The receptacle connector includes cables terminated to contacts and extending from the receptacle connector. A receptacle cage includes a front cage interface receiving the plug module and a rear cage interface receiving the receptacle module. The front cage interface matches the rear cage interface including a front latching feature and a rear latching feature interfacing with the plug and receptacle latches.
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