Spring loaded latching for system enclosure panels
US6595605B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0902
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A chassis for a computer, computer related or other electronic device includes a door that closes an access opening in the chassis when in the closed position and permits access to the interior of the chassis when opened for a user or service technician. A latch releasably secures the door in the closed position and is operable by a user or service technician for opening the door from the closed position and closing the door from the open position without the benefit of a screwdriver, wrench or other tool. In selected embodiments, the latch is biased to account for compression reaction forces of a seal or gasket surrounding the access opening while still providing for manual manipulation of the door and access to the interior of the chassis.
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