Patent ID: 6058579
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus, comprising in combination:a chassis having at least one electrical connector;a shuttle assembly having an electronics board with at least one electrical connector for matably engaging the electrical connector on the chassis when the shuttle assembly is plugged into the chassis;a latch pivotally mounted to the shuttle assembly, the latch having a handle for manual engagement, a lock and a cam member, wherein the latch is movable by manipulation of the handle between an engaged position wherein the cam member engages the chassis to secure the shuttle assembly to the chassis and the lock engages the shuttle assembly to retain the latch in the engaged position, and a released position wherein the cam member disengages the chassis and the lock moves relative to the handle to disengage the shuttle assembly; and whereinwhen the lock engages the shuttle assembly, an audible signal results which indicates compliance between the electrical connectors on the chassis and shuttle assembly.