Transceiver module assembly ejector mechanism
AssigneeTyco Electronics Corporation
InventorsEdward John Bright, Brian Patrick Costello
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Abstract
An electrical module assembly is configured for latching engagement with a receptacle assembly that is adapted for mounting to a printed circuit board. The electrical module assembly comprises an ejector mechanism comprising first and second substantially parallel actuator arms adapted to extend longitudinally along a respective one of opposite side walls of the receptacle assembly. Each of the arms comprises an ejector tab extending longitudinally therewith, and a bias element extends longitudinally with and in contact with each of the actuator arms.
Claims24
An electrical module assembly configured for latching engagement with a receptacle assembly adapted for mounting to a printed circuit board, said electrical module assembly comprising:
- an ejector mechanism comprising at least one actuator arms adapted to extend longitudinally along a respective one of opposite side walls of the receptacle assembly, said actuator arm comprising an ejector tab extending longitudinally therewith, and a bias element extending longitudinally with and in contact with each of said actuator arms.
An electrical module assembly configured for latching engagement with a receptacle assembly adapted for mounting to a printed circuit board, said electrical module assembly comprising:
- first and second side walls, each of said first and second side walls including a retention cavity, each of said first and second side walls configured for slidable insertion into a guide frame of the receptacle assembly;
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- an ejector mechanism comprising first and second actuator arms adapted to extend longitudinally adjacent a respective one of opposite side walls of the guide frame, each of said arms comprising an ejector tab extending longitudinally therewith and configured to deflect a latch tab formed in each of the side walls of the guide frame, and a longitudinally extending bias element abutting each of said actuator arms.
An electrical module assembly comprising:
- a receptacle assembly comprising a guide frame having a top wall, a bottom wall and opposite side walls, each of said side walls comprising a latch tab therein;
- a transceiver module assembly configured for insertion into said guide frame, said transceiver module assembly comprising opposite side surfaces extending adjacent said side walls of said guide frame when said module assembly is inserted into said guide frame, each of said side surfaces of the module assembly comprising a retention cavity for engagement with a respective one of said latch tabs of said receptacle assembly;
- an ejector mechanism comprising first and second substantially parallel actuator arms adapted for sliding engagement with said retention cavities of said module assembly, said actuator arms positionable longitudinally adjacent a respective one of side walls of the guide frame, each of said arms comprising an ejector tab extending longitudinally therewith and configured to deflect a respective one of said latch tabs of said guide frame;
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- a bias element extending longitudinally with each of said actuator arms.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.