Patent ID: 6953232
Filing Date: 2005-10-11
Classification: A47B,G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch mechanism to secure a computer component to a chassis, the mechanism comprising: a base attachable to the computer component, a latch handle pivotably mounted on the base, the latch handle being capable of pivoting away from the base; an actuator arm pivotably mounted to the latch handle so that the actuator arm moves when the latch handle is pivoted away from the base; and, a cam plate pivotably mounted on the base and capable of rotating with respect to the base and having at least one notch, the at least one notch adapted to cooperate with the chassis so that as the cam plate is rotated, the notch selectively engages and disengages with the chassis; wherein the actuator arm is adapted to move the cam plate in response to the latch handle being pivoted away from the base, wherein the latch mechanism operates to secure the computer component automatically when the component is positioned in the chassis and a locking arm, wherein the locking arm is adapted to seat against the cam plate when the cam plate is in a secured position and prevent the cam plate from moving.