Electronic module latching mechanism
AssigneeAdaptec, Inc.
InventorsCarl Williams, Jeffrey Wilke
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An electronic module securing assembly includes a cam lever and a latch lever. The cam lever cams the electronic module connectors in and out of their sockets. The latch clicks into a catch to secure the module in its enclosure. The latch and cam levers can be operated by the user's thumb in one motion. The latch and cam levers can be made narrow to maximize the usable space on the electronic module.
Claims20
An electronic housing assembly comprising:
- an electronic cabinet having an electronic bay and an electronic module adapted to fit in said electronic bay;
- a cam bearing mounted on one of said electronic cabinet and said electronic module;
- and
- a camming and latching lever assembly mounted on the other of said electronic cabinet and said electronic module, said camming and latching lever assembly including a cam surface located to be engagable with said cam bearing when said electronic module is inserted into said electronic cabinet.
A method of releasing an electronic module from an electronic cabinet, said method comprising:
- moving a latch lever in a first direction to release a latch;
- and
- moving a cam lever in said first direction to cam said module out of said electronic cabinet.
A method of inserting an electronic module into an electronic cabinet, said method comprising:
- moving a cam lever in a first direction to cam said module into said electronic cabinet;
- and
- permitting a latch hook to seat against a latch catch to latch said module into said electronic cabinet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.