Electro-optical module and multi-functional latch member therefor
US8297856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4277
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electro-optical module includes an optical lens block, a fiber connector, and a metal latch member adapted to hold the assembly of the optical lens block and the fiber connector together and on a printed circuit board. The latch member includes a metal sheet substantially covering the assembly, depending legs for snap-locking to the printed circuit board, springs at a rear end of the assembly and compress during insertion of the fiber connector, and latching arms with hooks for latching onto two opposite end portions of a front end of the assembly after the insertion and release of the springs.
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