Chassis interlock latch with auto-lock mechanism
US12262500B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1489
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly provides options for the retention within a rack of a chassis, and the retention within the chassis of a device. With the device in a device slot of the chassis, and the chassis installed in the rack, a first latch in a completely extended position prevents the device from being removed from the slot and prevents a latch tooth from being disengaged from the rack. With the first latch in an intermediate position, the latch tooth may be disengaged from the rack and the chassis removed from the rack, but the device may not be fully removed from the device slot. With the first latch in a retracted position the chassis may be removed from the rack and/or the device may be removed from the device slot.
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