Patent ID: 7959467
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A transceiver module for use in a communications network, the transceiver module comprising: a housing operative to be electrically connected to chassis ground when the transceiver module is received within a host port; a jack defined in the housing and operative to receive a shielded plug; and a side contact spring portion substantially implemented within the jack, wherein the side contact spring portion is configured to be in electrical contact with both the housing and a conductive element of the shielded plug received by the jack such that a chassis ground is established between the housing and the shielded plug and such that a moveable bail pivot lever connected to a locking member and configured to allow the removal of the transceiver module from within the host port is able to move without disrupting the electrical contact between the side contact spring portion and the housing and/or the conductive element of the shielded plug, wherein the side contact spring portion includes one or more raised portions or dimples, wherein the one or more raised portions or dimples are configured to bias against a shielded plug when the shielded plug is received by the jack, and wherein the side contact spring portion includes one or more compression fingers configured to be in direct contact with the housing and wherein the one or more raised portions or dimples are configured to be in direct contact with the conductive element of the shielded plug received by the jack.