Connector system with outwardly opening door for a removable transceiver module
US6304436A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/06
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector system for a removable transceiver module that interfaces with an electronic device, such as a computer, switch, subsystem, peripheral device, disk drive, tape drive and other input/output devices. The electronic device includes an enclosure having a bezel that has an opening for receiving the module. A circuit board is mounted within the enclosure. A guide member is mounted on the circuit board and is elongated between first and second ends along a first axis. A connector block is located at the first end of the guide member, while a door is pivotally mounted at the second end of the guide member. The module is slidably engageable with the guide member in a direction along the first axis. The module also includes electrical contacts electrically connectable with corresponding electrical contacts in the connector block. The door is pivotable between an open position exposing the opening in the bezel and a closed position where a portion of the door outside the enclosure covers the opening. The door effectively minimizes the likelihood of dust entering the electronic device. Preferably, to provide effective EMI shielding, the door and the bezel each comprise an electrica…
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