Patent ID: 6922516
Filing Date: 2005-07-26
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical module to be put into a host board, comprising: a module body to be inserted into the host board; a projection having a top portion, said projection being formed intervally on the module body and adapted to engage with a hook provided in the host board; and a lever mounted on the module body in order to disengage the hook engaging with the projection, to release engagement therebetween, said lever being separated from said projection, wherein said lever comprises: a first portion which moves when a force is applied thereon in a direction toward the module body; and a second portion which is adjacent to the projection and which moves according to movement of said first portion, and wherein with the movement of the first portion under the force on the first portion, the second portion moves upward so as to release the engagement between the hook and the projection.