Bail release mechanism for communications module

A module comprising:

• a shell including a latch pin configured to be engaged by a structure of a receptacle into which the module is configured to be removably inserted;
• at least one printed circuit board at least partially positioned within the shell;
• an optical subassembly electrically coupled to the printed circuit board;
• and
• a bail release mechanism including:
• a bail configured to rotate about a first axis between a latched position and an unlatched position, the first axis being in a fixed position relative to the shell;
• and
• a de-latching member configured to disengage the structure from the latch pin, the de-latching member being attached to the bail at a second axis that is offset from the first axis and configured to rotate about the second axis, the second axis being movable relative to the shell.

A module comprising:

• a shell configured to be removably received within a receptacle of a host device;
• means for engaging a structure of the receptacle;
• means for disengaging the means for engaging from the structure of the receptacle, the means for disengaging being configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis that are movable relative to the shell;
• and
• means for actuating the means for disengaging, the means for actuating being configured to rotate about a third axis that is fixed relative to the module.