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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2001
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A computer enclosure includes a chassis ( ) with a support bracket ( ), a hood ( ) and a fastener ( ) securing the hood to the chassis. The fastener includes a handle ( ) pivotably attached to the hood, an elastic latch ( ) inserted into an aperture ( ) of the hood to retain the handle on the hood, and a torsion spring ( ) compressed between the handle and the hood. The handle includes a press portion ( ) and two cams ( ). The cams extend through a cutout ( ) of the hood, and act on a flange ( ) of the bracket. The hood is thereby attached to the bracket. When the press portion is pressed, the latch exits the aperture. The spring deforms back to its uncompressed shape, causing the handle to rotate up from the hood. The cams act on a stop plate ( ) of the bracket, and disengage from the cutout.