Patent ID: 9497871
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: H05K,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A modular element removable from an enclosure during an unlocked mode and secured in the enclosure during a locked mode, the modular element comprises: a chassis body supporting electronic components; at least one latch in pivoting communication with the chassis body and configured to engage the enclosure during the lock mode; and at least one cam in pivoting communication with the chassis body and each including a shape having a catch cam extending in one direction and a cam arm extending in another direction, the catch cam and the cam arm are configured together to form a detent feature with the at least one latch during the lock mode, wherein the detent feature secures the at least one latch with respect to the chassis body, wherein the at least one cam includes an actuating surface configured to receive a disengagement motion that results in the cam arm slidably engaging the at least one latch in a manner that moves the at least one latch relative to the chassis body to facilitate the disengagement of the chassis body from the enclosure.