Toolless rack mounting rail installation latch

Details Toolless rack mounting rail installation latch Toolless rack mounting rail installation latch

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Hong, John C (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Disassembling

C211S183000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07930812

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing toolless rack mounting rail installation using a pin having a latch. A retention device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes stepped features and a dual locking mechanism that are configured to engage standard apertures of rack systems. The locking mechanism is configured to extend beyond the surface of a pin when in a normal position, but may be depressed to allow the retention device to be easily inserted or removed without the use of tools.

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