Push button de-latch mechanism for pluggable electronic module
US6916196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A push-button style de-latch mechanism for an SFP MSA fiber optic transceiver or other pluggable optoelectronic or electronic module. The mechanism is readily accessible to an operator and does not require any tools to operate. The mechanism uses translational motion of an actuator to de-latch the module from its receptacle. The actuator is slidable from a first (inoperable) position in which the actuator extends beyond the housing face for tool-free accessibility and operation, to a second position for de-latching the module. The actuator includes a pair of outer legs, each defining a wedge, and an inner leg positioned between the outer legs and having a barb for retaining the actuator on the module. The inner leg deflects to allow the actuator to be easily mounted/demounted from the module's housing for assembly/repair/replacement purposes. Modules and module assemblies including such de-latch mechanisms are also provided.
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