Patent ID: 7883274
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A bail type unlocking device for an opto-electronic module for unlocking the opto-electronic module in a locked position from a cage, the unlocking device comprising: a bottom housing; an operating unit; a latching unit; an elastic element; and a briquetting; wherein: the latching unit is movably engaged with the bottom housing; the elastic element is provided between the latching unit and the bottom housing, and the latching unit can be moved relative to the bottom housing under the elastic force of the elastic element; the operating unit is configured to be engaged with the bottom housing, when an external force from an operator is applied to the operating unit, the operating unit pivots around a pivot axis thereof with respect to the bottom housing to drive the latching unit so that the latching unit can be movable with respect to the bottom housing between a locked position, where the latching unit engages with the cage to lock the latching unit with the cage, and a unlocked position, where the latching unit disengages with the cage to unlock the latching unit from the cage; the briquetting is fixed on the bottom housing and engages with the operating unit, when the latching unit is located at the unlocked position, the briquetting restricts the pivot movement of the operating unit around the pivot axis with respect to the bottom housing; the latching unit includes a U shaped body and two delatching arms, wherein the U shaped body is perpendicular to the delatching arms; the U shaped body is provided with a spring briquetting; delatching blocks are provided at an end of the delatching arms; and an end of the elastic element acts on the bottom housing, and the other end of the elastic element acts on the spring briquetting of the latching unit.