Configurable latch assembly

A modular latch assembly for selectively securing a cover member to a base due to actuation of an input member, the input member including an input engagement member comprising:

• a first arm and a second arm that are supported for substantially linear movement in different directions between a latched position and an unlatched position, the first and second arms securing the cover member to the base when in the latched position, the first and second arms releasing the cover member from the base when in the unlatched position, at least one of the first and second arms including an arm engagement member;
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• a link that is operably coupled to the first and second arms for rotation relative to the first and second arms simultaneously as the first and second arms move between the latched and unlatched positions, the link including a link engagement member,
• the first and second arms and the link having a first modular configuration in which the arm engagement member is configured to engage the input engagement member due to selective actuation of the input member, thereby resulting in simultaneous movement of the first and second arms between the latched and unlatched positions and rotation of the link,
• the first and second arms and the link having a second modular configuration in which the link engagement member is configured to engage the input engagement member due to selective actuation of the input member, thereby resulting in simultaneous movement of the first and second arms between the latched and unlatched positions and rotation of the link.