Patent ID: 6832927
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A low profile actuator assembly for controlling card removal from a hot pluggable computer chassis bay, the assembly comprising:a housing adapted for mounting to the bay and defining a top, bottom, and front; a switch connected to the housing bottom and operable in a first state indicative of a power on condition and a second state indicative of a power off condition; and a latch body defining an opening and a finger projecting within the opening, the latch body connected to the housing and operably associated with the switch, the latch body being linearly slidable between a retention position and a release position, wherein: in the retention position, the latch body is extended relative to the housing front and causes the switch to operate in the first state, and in the release position, the latch body is retracted relative to the housing front and causes the switch to operate in the second state.