Patent ID: 6890206
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An opto-electronic device for transmitting signals between an optical waveguide and a host computer of the type including a mounting cage for receiving the opto-electronic device, the opto-electronic device, the opto-electronic device comprising: an optical sub-assembly for converting optical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into optical signals; a housing for supporting the optical sub-assembly, the housing including a first latching member for engaging a corresponding second latching member on the mounting cage; an optical connector on a first end of said housing for receiving the optical waveguide, and for aligning the optical waveguide with the optical sub-assembly; a printed circuit board mounted in the housing including circuitry for controlling the optical subassembly; an electrical connector extending from a second end of said housing for transmitting electrical signals between the printed circuit board and the host computer; and a latching lever pivotally mounted on said housing having a grasping section extending from the first end of said housing for manually rotating the latching lever, and a force applying finger at an end opposite from the grasping section, the force applying finger including a camming surface for applying a force to the mounting cage to disengage the first and second latching members when the latching lever is rotated.