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 date | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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an accommodated position where the module is mounted to the cage and a withdrawal position where the module can be withdrawn from the cage.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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