Retaining and grounding clip for adapter module
AssigneeMolex Incorporated
InventorBrian Lloyd
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Abstract
An adapter module used to convert optical signals to electrical signals or electrical signals to optical signals utilizing a “C” shaped retaining clip to secure the adapter module housing together. The retaining clips are used in place of screws, rivets or snap fits and provide an easy and simple way to assembled adapter modules. The retaining clips require no additional structure thereby minimizing the overall size of the adapter module
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A grounding gasket for an adapter module, the adapter module including an elongated body portion and a head portion, the head portion being larger in size than the body portion, the gasket comprising:
- a conductive collar that at least partially encircles and contacts said adapter module body portion, and a plurality of fingers extending away from the collar for contacting exterior surfaces of said adapter module head portion.
An adapter module for insertion into and removal from an adapter frame, the module comprising:
- a housing formed from at least two distinct parts, the housing having a forward portion and a rear portion, the forward portion having an opening disposed therein, the rear portion being received in the adapter frame and the front portion being larger than said rear portion;
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- a conductive gasket disposed on said housing and extending from said rear portion to said forward portions, the gasket maintaining multiple points of contacts between said housing rear and forward portions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.