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Variable insertion force circuit pack latching system

US6512679B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1409
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a variable insertion force circuit pack latching system comprising a latch assembly mounted on the front of a circuit pack and adapted to couple to a trough block mounted on a bay frame. The trough block has a hook-shaped tongue adapted to conversely couple to the latch assembly to secure the circuit pack in the installed position.

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