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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1999
Robert D Hrehor, Jr, Round Rock, TX (US);
Gilberto Hernandez, Round Rock, TX (US);
Dell USA L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
A return device for an electronic system push button. The return device includes a torsion bar for storing torsion energy when a push button is moved from a non actuating position to an actuating position. The return device includes an arm extending from the torsion bar for receiving a user generated force on the push button and for providing a return force for the push button. One end is rotatably coupled to a housing panel and the other end is coupled to the panel to restrict rotation of the end with respect to the housing. In one example of a return device, the push button and an actuator are fixably coupled to the arm. The return device can be used with a variety of push buttons which perform different operations for an electronic system. For example, a return device may be utilized with a push button that actuates a panel retention mechanism of a housing.