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Small form-factor transceiver module with pull-to-release

US6881095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2002
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6335
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A small form-factor (SFP) module for insertion into an SFP cage having a spring latch is provided. The SFP module has a housing with an open ended chamber configured to accept a plug. A latch tab is formed on and projects outward from a wall of the housing. The latch tab securely engages the spring latch when the SFP cage and module are engaged with one another. The SFP module also includes a pull release mounted to the housing which is slidable along a range of motion. The pull release has a release member extending outward from a body. The release member moves along a side of the latch tab to a fully released position to disengage the spring latch from the latch tab.

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