Pull-action de-latching mechanisms for fiber optic modules

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2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

C385S092000, C385S093000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06883971

ABSTRACT:
Fiber optic modules having a pull-actuator to unlatch and withdraw (i.e. unplug) it from a cage assembly or a module receptacle. The pull-actuator includes a pull-tab, an arm or push rod, and a catch to couple to a pivot-arm actuator. The pivot-arm actuator pivotally latches to the pull-actuator and to the cage assembly or module receptacle. The pull-actuator makes it easy to de-latch and unplug a fiber optic module. A nose grip is further provided to pull the fiber optic module away from the cage or module receptacle. A belly-to-belly mounting configuration is introduced for the pull-release fiber optic modules.

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