Electronic modules having integrated lever-activated latching mechanisms
US7186134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.
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