Angled faceplates for a network element

US11477544B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ciena Corporation · US

Inventors

• Simon J. E. Shearman · Almonte, CA
• Fabien Colton · Kars, CA
• Daniel Rivaud · Ottawa, CA
• Michael Bishop · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 10, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 18, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 15, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A module for a networking node is disclosed. The module includes a Printed Circuit Board (“PCB”), one or more circuits mounted to the PCB and a faceplate. The faceplate includes a middle plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate extends from the middle plate at an obtuse angle relative to the middle plate towards a first side and back of the module. The second side plate extends from the middle plate, opposite to the first side plate, at an obtuse angle relative to the middle plate towards a second side and the back of the module.