Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2005-07-12
Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
06916196
ABSTRACT:
A push-button style de-latch mechanism for an SFP MSA fiber optic transceiver or other pluggable optoelectronic or electronic module. The mechanism is readily accessible to an operator and does not require any tools to operate. The mechanism uses translational motion of an actuator to de-latch the module from its receptacle. The actuator is slidable from a first (inoperable) position in which the actuator extends beyond the housing face for tool-free accessibility and operation, to a second position for de-latching the module. The actuator includes a pair of outer legs, each defining a wedge, and an inner leg positioned between the outer legs and having a barb for retaining the actuator on the module. The inner leg deflects to allow the actuator to be easily mounted/demounted from the module's housing for assembly/repair/replacement purposes. Modules and module assemblies including such de-latch mechanisms are also provided.
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Long Michael D.
Westman John E.
Gushi Ross
Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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