Patent ID: 9001515
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A pluggable module for releasable engagement with a computing device, the module comprising: a first end portion including a cable connection port disposed at an end surface of the first end portion, the cable connection port being configured to receive and engage with a cable connector; a second end portion that opposes the first end portion and is configured for insertion within a port of the computing device so as to facilitate transfer of at least one of optical and electrical signals between a cable secured to the cable connector and the computing device; a release tab structure that connects with the first end portion to facilitate removal of the module from the port of the computing device, the release tab structure having a generally U-shaped profile including two elongated arms spatially distanced from each other and extending transversely from the first end portion and terminating at a crossbar that connects between the elongated arms, wherein portions of the elongated arms and the crossbar extend within a plane that is separated a sufficient distance from the cable connector so as to facilitate 360° of access around the cable connector during connection and removal of the cable connector with the cable connection port; and a connection member that connects the elongated arms to the first end portion of the module, wherein the elongated arms are pivotally movable in relation to the connection member to facilitate a further separation in distance between the elongated arms and the cable connector.