Printed circuit board latching mechanism

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1998-06-18

1999-10-26

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361754, 361759, 361801, 211 4117, 206706, H05K 714, B65D 8586

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059739347

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for coupling a printed circuit board within a printed circuit board cage. The apparatus includes a first portion coupled to the printed circuit board cage. A second portion is rotatably coupled to the printed circuit board, and includes a cam surface formed on a first end portion thereof. The cam surface is engageable with an interior surface of a bore in the first portion to urge the second portion and the printed circuit board from a first position to a second position. The second portion also includes a latch formed on a second end portion thereof. The latch is engageable with a corresponding latch on the printed circuit board in response to the second portion being located in the second position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5673172 (1997-09-01), Hastings et al.
patent: 5828546 (1998-10-01), Tirrell et al.

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