Adapter module retention latches
AssigneeMolex Incorporated
InventorsJay H. Neer, Christopher P. Dirkers, Edward Seamands
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Abstract
An adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module fits. The bail latch is movable between two positions and it engages a cam member formed as part of the module that cams two opposing free ends of the bail latch inwardly into the module to thereby release it from the adapter frame. The adapter frame includes a wear sleeve that cams the bail latch free ends inwardly during some insertions of the module. C-shaped press fit pins are made with the adapter frame for better engagement with the circuit board.
Claims12
An adapter frame for receiving an electronic module, the module are moveable between positions in and out of the module, the frame comprising:
- a pair of side walls, the side walls including openings disposed therein that are aligned with said openings of the module when said module is inserted into said adapter frame, the adapter frame openings including wear sleeves disposed therein, the wear sleeves being formed of a material different than that from which said frame is made, the wear sleeves preventing scuffing and material erosion on the points of the adapter frame opening which the bail latch free ends bear against when said module is inserted into said adapter frame, said wear sleeve taking the form of a clip with a beveled edge presented toward a front of said adapter frame, the beveled edge providing a lead-in surface against which the free ends of the module bail latch bear when the module is inserted into the frame with the bail latch free ends protruding outwardly therefrom.
A frame for receiving an electronic module, the module having a latching mechanism for selectively engaging the frame, the module latching mechanism including at least one latching element that is moveable from within the module to exterior of the module, said frame comprising:
- a pair of walls spaced-apart from each other and defining a receptacle therbetween for receiving said module therewithin, the walls including at least one cavity defined therein for receiving a portion of said module latching element;
- and,
- a wear member disposed on said frame aligned with said cavity and in opposition to said module latching element, the wear member being formed of a material different than that from which said frame is made in order to reduce wear on said frame due to repeated contact from said module latching element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.