Patent ID: 6519160
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A pull-to-release latch mechanism comprising:a grounding member for supporting said latch mechanism; a latching surface for engagement by said latch mechanism; a post extending from said grounding member, said post having a generally cylindrical shape; a latch actuator member movable relative to said grounding member; a pair of links, said links connected to said latch actuator member for pivotal movement relative to said latch actuator; a pair of latch arms engageable with said post and engageable with said latching surface, said engagement of said latch arms with said post constraining movement of said latch arms in an unlatching direction, absent movement of said latch actuator member said links each further connected to one of said latch arms for pivoting movement relative to said latch arms, said latch arms each comprising a latch surface extension and extending generally toward the other and forming latch arm latch surfaces for engagement with said latching surface, whereby motion of said latch actuator member away from said latch arms will pivotally transmit a force to said latch arms, pivoting said latch arms about said post and spreading said latch extensions to permit said latching surface to pass therebetween.