US Patent 10451819 Latch fit, de-latching mechanism and optical module including the same

The present disclosure relates to a latch fitting, a de-latching mechanism and an optical module using the same. The latch fitting includes a tapered end, a latch body and a latch tail in serial connection. The latch body includes a spindle. The latch body can rotate around the spindle. The latch tail comprises a first de-latching portion configured to de-latch the optical module by sliding movement. The present latch fitting, de-latching mechanism and optical module provide multiple de-latching methods with an easy and simple operation. Also, the present latch fitting and de-latching mechanism provide an improved solution for preventing optical modules from being damaged relative to conventional de-latching methods.