Patent ID: 6603664
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A modular electrical system, comprising:a chassis for receiving a plurality of stackable modules, said chassis including: a cam lobe engaging mechanism having a lip for engaging a cam shaft lobe; and a first chassis connector coupled to chassis electronic components; a first module including: a first module connector coupled to first module electronic components; a first module lever and cam assembly comprising a lever arm attached to a cam shaft, said cam shaft having a first lobe, said first module lever and cam assembly being rotatable between first and second positions; said first module being inserted into said chassis such that said first lobe of said first module is adjacent said lip of said cam lobe engaging mechanism when said first module lever and cam assembly is in said first position, and said first lobe of said first module engages said lip of said cam lobe engaging mechanism at a first location when said first module lever and cam assembly is moved to said second position, such that said first module connector is moved into engagement with said first chassis connector when said first module lever and cam assembly is in said second position.