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ELECTRONIC MODULES HAVING INTEGRATED LEVER-ACTIVATED LATCHING MECHANISMS

  • US 20070149005A1
  • Filed: 03/05/2007
  • Published: 06/28/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A transceiver module for use in a communications network, the module comprising:

  • a cable receptacle that is capable of receiving one or more cable connectors;

    a movable pivot block rotatably engaged with the cable receptacle and having a locking member that is configured to selectively engage a host port, the pivot block being configured to allow removal of the module from within a host port, wherein movement of the pivot block manipulates the locking member in a manner so as to disengage the module from within the host port; and

    a biasing member that biases the moveable pivot block in a locked position.

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