Access panel latching system
US6935661B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0997
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective assembly for electronic components. The protective assembly has a chassis and a removable cover. The removable cover is secured to the chassis by a latch and a catch. The catch is biased by a spring to a first position. The latch slidingly engages the catch to displace the catch during the installation of the cover. The spring returning the catch to the first position when the cover is disposed on the chassis in the securing position. The panel being removeable by sliding the catch against the spring to release the latch from the catch.
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