Patent ID: 8469737
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for mounting a latch to a base, the base having an interior cavity for an electronic component, the latch configured to receive a support member for mounting the base to the support member, the method comprising the steps of: (a) attaching a release member to the base, the base holding the release member in a stationary first position with respect to the base; (b) placing the latch against the base while the release member is in the first position, the release member and the latch thereby forming a connection between the latch and the release member that enables conjoint movement of the latch and release member along the base; (c) axially moving the latch and the release member to a second position along the base, both the release member and the latch being free to move axially when in the second position, the latch member freely movable with the release member between a latched position and an unlatched position; and (d) applying a spring force to the latch biasing the latch towards the latched position.