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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2000
Richard G Sevier, Boise, ID (US);
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
The invention includes a latch assembly movably mounted on a module. The module is removably supportably on a chassis, and movement of the latch assembly with respect to the module aids in removal and installation thereof. The invention also includes a sensor mounted on the module and configured to detect the movement of the latch assembly through a first range. The latch assembly must be moved through a second range in order to move the module relative to the chassis. However, the latch assembly is moved through the first range prior to moving through the second range. Thus, the sensor can detect imminent movement of the module relative to the chassis by detecting movement of the latch assembly through the first range. The latch assembly can be configured to be secured in a given position so as to prevent inadvertent movement of the latch assembly. The invention also includes a method for removal of a module which is supported on a chassis. The method includes moving a portion of the latch assembly through a first range and detecting that movement. The method also includes moving another portion of the latch assembly through a second range which results in movement of the module. The method can also include generating a signal in response to the detection of the movement of the latch through the first range.