Electronic modules having integrated lever-activated latching mechanisms
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1. A transceiver module, comprising:
- a housing portion;
a connector portion attached to the housing portion and configured to removably receive one or more cable connectors;
a pivot block rotatably engaging the connector portion, the pivot block being rotatable between a first pivot block position where the module is latched to a host port, and a second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port; and
a bail secured in position on the connector portion by the pivot block, the bail being operably arranged with respect to the pivot block so that movement of the bail to a first bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the first pivot block position where the module is latched to the host port, and movement of the bail to a second bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port.
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Abstract
An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. The pivot lever can further include a biasing member that biases the pivot lever in a locked position.
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1. A transceiver module, comprising:
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a housing portion; a connector portion attached to the housing portion and configured to removably receive one or more cable connectors; a pivot block rotatably engaging the connector portion, the pivot block being rotatable between a first pivot block position where the module is latched to a host port, and a second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port; and a bail secured in position on the connector portion by the pivot block, the bail being operably arranged with respect to the pivot block so that movement of the bail to a first bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the first pivot block position where the module is latched to the host port, and movement of the bail to a second bail position corresponds with a movement of the pivot block to the second pivot block position where the module is unlatched from the host port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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