Decoupled latch
US11619081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/438
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch includes a retention portion. The retention portion is configured to prevent a first device, coupled to the latch, from being removed while the retention portion is in a first configuration. The retention portion is configured to allow the first device to be removed while the retention portion is in a second configuration. The latch also includes a spring portion configured to allow the retention portion to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration.
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