Small form-factor pluggable bail latch
US6929403B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6278
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical module having a latching mechanism to allow the module to be latched to a cage of a host system is disclosed. The latching mechanism includes a latch boss that can be engaged by a latch attached to the host cage to capture the module. The latching mechanism also includes a latch key that slides towards the latch boss to disengage the latch from the latch boss. The latch key is moved by a bail that rotates and exerts a force on the latch key by a cam surface.
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