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Module having a handle to be operated to attach the module to a cage

US7648289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 2008
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4261
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A module is configured to be attached to a cage. A handle is rotatable about a rotation shaft between an accommodated position where the module is mounted to the cage and a withdrawal position where the module can be withdrawn from the cage. A resiliently-bendable tongue piece performs engagement and disengagement between the module and the cage. A notch portion is provided to the tongue piece. A press portion is provided to the handle on a circumference having a center located on the rotation shaft of the handle, the press portion configured to contact with the notch portion when the handle is at the accommodated position. A cam rotatable with the handle so as to resiliently bend the tongue piece.

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