Pluggable transceiver module having release mechanism

A transceiver module adapted to be received within a receptacle, comprising:

• a connector assembly, comprising a housing consisting of a plurality of sidewalls and an end wall, and a base attached thereto;
• and
• an actuating assembly being pivotally assembled with the base, the actuating assembly comprising a pull tab and a driving element;
• wherein
• the driving element comprises a release member and a wedge member, the pull tab is engaged with the release member, located on a top surface of one of the outside sidewalls, the wedge member is engaged with the release member, when the pull tab is pulled forwardly, the driving element rotates backwardly with respect to the base, driving the wedge member, which in turn, causing the transceiver module to be easily withdrawn from the receptacle.

An electrical module comprising:

• housing assembly;
• and
• an actuating assembly pivotally mounted to the housing assembly and including, a pull tab located adjacent to one side of the housing, a wedge member located adjacent to an opposite side of the housing, and a release member linked therebetween;
• wherein
• said pull tab, said release member and said wedge member are arranged with a Z-like configuration wherein during operation, the release member is rotated, the pull tab is moved forwardly while the wedge member is moved rearwardly.