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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2001
Liew C. Chiu, Singapore, SG;
Ron C. Pang, Singapore, SG;
Yong P. Sim, Singapore, SG;
Kee S. Tan, Singapore, SG;
Tat T. Ming, Singapore, SG;
E20 Communications, Inc., Calabasas, CA (US);
Abstract
Fiber optic modules including a bail-latch to disengage and withdraw the fiber optic module from a cage assembly or module receptacle. In one embodiment, the fiber optic modules further include a spring to bias the bail-latch into an engaged position and one or more electro-optic transducers to convert optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals. In another embodiment the fiber optic modules further include an engaging triangle to engage an opening in a latch of the cage assembly which is responsive to the bail-latch. In yet another embodiment, the fiber optic modules include a sliding actuator having a butt surface at one end and at least one ramp at an opposite end, instead of an engaging triangle. A belly-to-belly mounting configuration is introduced for the bail-latch release fiber optic modules.