Modular computer system and latching handle for same
US6665908B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20172
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handle is provided for moving a component with respect to a receptacle along an insertion axis. The handle includes a grasping portion and flexible latching portions extending from the grasping portion, each of which latching portions is configured to extend substantially parallel to the insertion axis, and each of which latching portions includes an engagement surface extending substantially perpendicular to the insertion axis and being configured to engage a surface of the receptacle. Manipulation of the grasping portion in a direction to remove the component from the receptacle deflects the latching portions toward the insertion axis, thereby releasing the surface of each of the latching portions from engagement with the surface of the receptacle. A module configured to be inserted into a receptacle along an insertion axis, and a modular computer system including such a modular component, are also provided.
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