US 2015/0092327 A1 · PULL TAB WITH EXCHANGEABLE IDENTIFICATION MARKER FOR PLUGGABLE COMMUNICATIONS MODULES

Abstract

A pull tab with exchangeable identification marker for pluggable communications modules is provided. In general, the pull tab includes an identification region that receives an exchangeable identification marker. The exchangeable identification marker is attached to the pull tab via at least one of compression, fastening, clipping, spring force, and retention features built into the pull tab. This attachment can be permanent, semi-permanent, removable, and combinations thereof. Moreover, the exchangeable identification marker can be attached to, and even removed from, the pull tab while the pluggable communications module is connected to other communications equipment.

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Dependent claims

A pull tab for a pluggable module, comprising:

a pair of elongate arms having proximal and distal ends, the elongate arms adapted to operatively attach to the pluggable module via the proximal ends;
and
a web section coupling the pair of elongate arms via the distal ends, the web section comprising:
a first recess disposed at least on a first side of the web section and configured to receive at least a portion of an exchangeable identification marker;
and
a first retaining feature configured to maintain a position of the exchangeable identification marker relative to the web section when the at least a portion of the exchangeable identification marker engages the first recess, and wherein the exchangeable identification marker is configured to at least engage with and disengage from the pull tab while the pluggable module is installed in a socket.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Pull tab with exchangeable identification marker for pluggable communications modules

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Pull tab with exchangeable identification marker for pluggable communications modules

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Abstract

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