Patent ID: 7517160
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical module which can be inserted into and removed from a cage, the optical module comprising: a lock pin inserted into a lock hole provided in the cage and engaging the cage and the optical module with each other in a state where the optical module is inserted into the cage; a tongue having an axial part and configured to be rotated with respect to the axial part in a direction where the insertion of the lock pin into the lock hole is released; and a bail configured to be rotated with respect to a rotational axel so that the tongue is rotated; wherein the engagement of the cage and the optical module formed by insertion of the lock pin into the lock hole is released by rotating the bail 90 degrees, the tongue includes an engaging part and a bail connecting part, the bail connecting part is bent at the engaging part with a designated angle and extends from the engaging part, and the width of the bail connecting part is wider as the bail connecting part is far from the engaging part.