Patent ID: 8169783
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A latch assembly for a pluggable electronic module matable with a receptacle assembly, the latch assembly comprising: a lever actuatable between a latched position and an unlatched position; a yoke assembly operatively coupled to the lever, the yoke assembly having a latch end rotatable between a latched position and an unlatched position; and a latch element coupled to the latch, end of the yoke assembly, the latch element movable between an engaged position and an unengaged position as the latch end is rotated between the latched and unlatched positions, respectively, the latch element being configured to engage the receptacle assembly to lock the pluggable electronic module within the receptacle assembly when the latch element is in the engaged position; and a return spring configured to be held within the pluggable electronic module, the return spring engaging the latch element and urging the latch element to the engaged position.