Electronic cabinet panel with improved latching mechanism
US6826057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1425
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic cabinet having a set of vertically-oriented frame members, a set of fasteners attached to the set of vertically-oriented frame members, and a panel. The panel includes a cover, a set of latches coupled to the cover, and a set of buttons. When the set of latches engages the set of fasteners to secure the panel to the set of vertically-oriented frame members and when the set of buttons is depressed, the set of buttons disengages the set of latches from the set of fasteners to release the panel from the set of vertically-oriented frame members. Such a configuration enables a user to fully remove the panel from the cabinet without having to disconnect a hinge as for conventional hinged panels. Furthermore, such a configuration is well-suited for employing a locking mechanism that controls depression of the set of buttons to provide secure equipment access.
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