Patent ID: 8203851
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: G06F,H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A retention-extraction device for a removable card in a chassis, the retention-extraction device comprising: an actuation rod comprising a proximal end and a distal end, an extraction lever including a first end and a second end, the extraction lever operatively connected, at the first end, to the proximal end of the actuation rod and pivotally secured, at the second end, to the chassis; a bell crank pivotally secured to the chassis, the bell crank including a cam follower, where the cam follower is configured to ride in the cam slot; and a latch hook pivotally secured to the chassis, the latch hook operatively connected to the bell crank, where the linear movement of the actuation rod in a direction of the distal end causes the extraction lever to apply a force to a portion of the removable card and causes the latch hook to pivot to the open position to allow removal of the card.