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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2021
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Adam Spiegelman, The Hills, TX (US);
Kevin O'Connell, Rochester, MN (US);
Kenneth E. Lubahn, Oronoco, MN (US);
Justin Christopher Rogers, Rochester, MN (US);
Eric J. Campbell, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A latch mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a stop connected to the mounting bracket, a first spring connected to the mounting bracket and in contact with the stop to preload the first spring, and a latch. The latch includes a second spring rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, and a body connected to the second spring. The body includes a pad at one end of the body, and a first pawl at a second end of the body opposite of the pad.