Patent ID: 9371038
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: B60R,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A removable payload containment system for installation in or on a platform, the system comprising: a housing having internal space for one or more components, the housing including at least one connector positioned on a front side of the housing configured to couple with at least one corresponding connector of the platform when the system is installed in or on the platform; and a latch mechanism positioned on a rear side of the housing, opposing the front side, that couples to a member of the platform positioned rearward to the at least one corresponding connector on the platform, and which is configured to maintain the system into substantially non-moving engagement with the platform when engaged therewith, and permit removal of the system from the platform when released, the latch mechanism comprising a resilient latch having a tab which locks the position of the housing with respect to the platform, with the resilient latch being, in an unbiased position, when the housing is installed in or on the platform, and, in a biased position, when the housing is being installed or removed from the platform, wherein the latch mechanism limits movement of the housing with respect to platform in substantially only one direction when the at least one connector couples and uncouples, and is mated, with the corresponding at least one connector of the platform when installing or removing the system from the platform.