Multiple location latch mechanism with single actuation
US7344394B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/183
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch mechanism for securing a module in an electronic component chassis includes at least one lever arm attached to the module and rotable between a latched and unlatched position, at least a portion of the lever arm having an interference fit with the chassis when the lever arm is in the latched position. The latch mechanism further includes at least one pawl rotably attached to the module such that when the lever arm is moved to the latched position, the lever arm rotates the pawl into a latched position wherein the pawl has an interference fit with the chassis.
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