LATCH ASSEMBLIES FOR CONNECTOR SYSTEMS

摘要

A connector system includes a cavity configured to hold a connector module. The cartridge has a port opening to the cavity. The cartridge removably receives the connector module through the port. The connector system also includes an ejector mechanism. The ejector mechanism has a slider latch movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the cartridge. The slider latch has a profiled groove configured to cam therein. The slider latch has a linear gear. The ejector mechanism includes a rotatable handle having a circular gear configured to engage the linear gear to cause the slider latch to move as the rotatable handle is rotated between a closed position and an open position. The profiled groove engages the cam to secure the connector module to the connector assembly when the rotatable handle is in the closed position and unlock the connector module when in the open position.

主权项

1. A connector system comprising:
a cartridge having a cavity configured to hold a connector module therein, the cartridge having a port opening to the cavity, the cartridge removably receiving the connector module through the port; an ejector mechanism having:
a slider latch being movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the cartridge, the slider latch having a profiled groove configured to receive a cam therein, the slider latch having a linear gear extending along a portion thereof; anda rotatable handle having a circular gear circumferentially surrounding a portion of a pivot axle, the circular gear configured to engage the linear gear of the slider latch to cause the slider latch to move as the rotatable handle is rotated between a closed position and an open position;wherein the profiled groove engages the cam to secure the connector module to the connector assembly when the rotatable handle is in the closed position and unlock the connector module from the cartridge when the rotatable handle is in the open position.