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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2001
John Lee Colbert, Byron, MN (US);
Steven Dale Greseth, Rochester, MN (US);
William Michael Monson, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A latch assembly for a computer or other electronic device includes a lever which is adapted to receive a spring arm integrally molded with a latch. The latch also includes integrally molded pivot pins which are guided by ramps into pivot holes in the lever to mate the latch and lever together. Once assembled, the latch is movable to and between engaged and disengaged positions for closure with a catch on the computer, electronic or other workpiece device. The latch assembly incorporates specific changes to existing parts while reducing the number of parts and the cost of and complexity for assembly. The design is much more easily accommodated in automated assembly equipment to further reduce assembly costs and increase productivity throughput.