Transceiver latch mechanism

Details Transceiver latch mechanism Transceiver latch mechanism

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling separator

Nonconducting pusher

C439S152000, C439S923000, C439S353000, C361S728000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884097

ABSTRACT:
A latch mechanism for use with an electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module. The latch mechanism allows the user to selectively extract the transceiver module from the port by moving an attached bail between a first and second position. Specifically, the bail is connected to, and configured to translate, a pair of sliders that are configured and arranged to engage, and disengage from, corresponding structure of the port. When the bail is in the first position, the sliders releasably engage corresponding structure of the port. When the bail is moved from the first position to a second position, the sliders disengage from the corresponding structure of the port, thereby enabling unhindered extraction of the module from the port.

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