Patent ID: 6625035
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A latch assembly for removably attaching a motherboard within an enclosure and for removably attaching a co-planar daughter board to the motherboard, the latch assembly comprising:a first latch that is pivotally attached to the motherboard, the first latch having a first latch extractor and a first latch actuator, wherein in an engaged position, the first latch extractor engages a first extraction surface of the enclosure; a second latch that is pivotally attached to the daughter board, the second latch having a second latch extractor and a second latch actuator, wherein in the engaged position, the second latch extractor engages a second extraction surface of the motherboard; wherein the first latch and the second latch pivot in adjacent planes; wherein the second latch may be disengaged to remove the daughter board from the motherboard without disengaging the first latch; and wherein the second latch must be disengaged prior to the first latch.