Dryer screen quick release latch

A screen system comprising:

• a plurality of screen portions, including a first screen portion having a terminal end and a second screen portion having a terminal end, wherein the terminal end of the first screen portion comprises a bracket housing an axel and the terminal end of the second screen portion defines a hinge receiving cavity;
• a latch rod extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the first end of the latch rod is operatively connected to the axel in the bracket housing;
• a latch body comprising a clasp end and having a pin rotatable relative to the latch body;
• wherein the clasp end of the latch body is inserted into the hinge receiving cavity of the second screen portion to form a rotatable connection therebetween,
• the second end of the latch rod is operatively connected to the pin, and
• the latch body is configured to rotate around the rotatable connection formed between the hinge receiving cavity and the clasp end of the latch body, thereby pulling the pin and the second end of the latch rod connected thereto away from the first screen portion.