Patent ID: 7559704
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. In a communications module, a system for retaining an optical subassembly in a shell of the communications module, the optical subassembly including a hermetic package coupled to a nosepiece, the nosepiece including a flange, the system comprising: a groove defined by a portion of the shell, the groove being located proximate the optical subassembly and configured to receive the flange of the nosepiece; and a spring clip for insertion in the groove so as to engage an outer surface of the nosepiece and secure the flange within the groove, wherein the spring clip is resilient and is at least partially concavely shaped resulting in a spring force urging one side of the spring clip against a surface of the flange and another side of the spring clip against a surface of the groove thereby securing the optical subassembly within the groove by a friction fit.