Latching mechanism for securing a computer component into a...

Supports: cabinet structure – With movable components – Horizontally movable

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C361S726000, C292S196000, C292S097000, C439S160000

Reexamination Certificate

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06953232

ABSTRACT:
A latch mechanism secures a computer component to a chassis; the mechanism includes a base that is attached to the computer component, a latch handle pivotably mounted on the base, the latch handle being capable of pivoting away from the base. An actuator arm is pivotably mounted to the latch handle so that when the latch is pivoted away from the base, the actuator arm will also move away from the base. A cam plate is also pivotably mounted on the base and is capable of rotating with respect to the base. The cam plate includes at least one notch adapted to cooperate with the chassis so that as the cam plate is rotated, the notch selectively engages and disengages with the chassis.

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