Multiple location latch mechanism with single actuation

Details Multiple location latch mechanism with single actuation Multiple location latch mechanism with single actuation

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling separator

Including retainer or joiner

C439S157000, C361S755000, C361S798000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07344394

ABSTRACT:
A latch mechanism for securing a module in an electronic component chassis includes at least one lever arm attached to the module and rotable between a latched and unlatched position, at least a portion of the lever arm having an interference fit with the chassis when the lever arm is in the latched position. The latch mechanism further includes at least one pawl rotably attached to the module such that when the lever arm is moved to the latched position, the lever arm rotates the pawl into a latched position wherein the pawl has an interference fit with the chassis.

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