Patent ID: 6525890
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: F21V,G02B

Abstract:
An optical assembly, comprising:a frame member for holding an optical member and having a positioning surface; a mounting member releasably coupled to said frame member and having an engaging surface, said frame member and said mounting member being relatively movable between open and closed positions; and a latch member coupled to said frame member and pivotally movable between locked and unlocked positions relative to said frame and mounting members, said latch member having, a main body portion with first and second surfaces and coupled to said frame, said first surface of said main body portion being substantially concave, a cam arm portion extending from said first surface at a first end of said main body portion and engaging said surface of said mounting member when said latch member is in the locked position, a handle portion extending from said first surface at an opposite second end of said main body portion, and a central positioning portion extending from said first surface between said first and second ends of said main body portion, whereby manipulation of said handle portion pivots said latch member about said central positioning portion between said locked and unlocked positions.