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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2000
James P. Wang, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Marc A. Schetselaar, Christiansburg, VA (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Orange, CT (US);
Abstract
An optical assembly includes a frame member for holding an optical member, a mounting member releasably coupled to the frame member and having a latch engaging surface. A latch member is coupled to the frame member and is pivotally movable between locked and unlocked positions relative to the frame and mounting members. The latch member has a main body portion, a cam arm portion extending from a first surface at a first end of the main body portion, a handle portion extending from the first surface at an opposing second end of the main body portion, and a central positioning portion extending from the first surface between the cam arm and handle portions. A spring biasing member is disposed between the latch member and the frame member for biasing the latch member toward the locked position.