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Latch assembly

US7134802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateApr 21, 2004
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/599
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch assembly to connect a component to a rack. The assembly comprises a latch spring and a lever that are connected to a component. The latch spring is moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position. In the engaged position the latch spring is engaged with a catch that is connected to a rack. In the disengaged position the latch spring is disengaged from the catch. The lever is rotatable about an axis of rotation between a latched position and an unlatched position. The rotation of the lever from the latched position to the unlatched position moves the latch spring from the engaged position to the disengaged position in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation.

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