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Multiple location latch mechanism with single actuation

US7438571B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2008
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2028

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  • 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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