System and method for shelf latching

A latching component comprising:

• a chassis comprising a chassis wall;
• a latch member having a proximal portion thereof affixed to the chassis wall and comprising:
• a distal end;
• and
• a first latch tooth extending from the distal end;
• a bracket fixedly attached to the chassis wall;
• and
• a lever comprising:
• a distal end positioned between the distal end of the latch member and the chassis wall;
• and
• a bracket portion positioned between the bracket and the chassis wall;
• wherein the distal end of the lever has a first portion adjacent to a first latch tooth opening;
• wherein the lever is configured to slide in a first direction to allow a greater portion of the first latch tooth to be positioned within the first latch tooth opening;
• and
• wherein the lever is configured to slide in a second direction opposite the first direction to allow a lesser portion of the first latch tooth to be positioned within the first latch tooth opening.

A method comprising:

• forming a pair of latching teeth in a distal end of a latch;
• attaching a proximal end of the latch to a chassis wall;
• forming a pair of latch teeth openings in a distal end of a lever;
• coupling the lever with the distal end of the latch;
• and
• attaching a bracket to the chassis wall and about a portion of the lever;
• wherein the bracket is configured to allow sliding movement of the lever with respect to the latch;
• wherein, in response to sliding movement of the lever in a first direction, the pair of latching teeth is caused to be moved in an insertion direction within the latch teeth openings;
• and
• wherein, in response to sliding movement of the lever in a second direction, the pair of latching teeth is caused to be moved in a withdrawal direction within the latch teeth openings.