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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2003
Steven E. Heidenreich, Boise, ID (US);
Richard G. Sevier, Boise, ID (US);
Guenter Schkrohowsky, Boise, ID (US);
James L. Dowdy, Eagle, ID (US);
Steven E. Heidenreich, Boise, ID (US);
Richard G. Sevier, Boise, ID (US);
Guenter Schkrohowsky, Boise, ID (US);
James L. Dowdy, Eagle, ID (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for securing a first electrical connector mounted to an electronic module to a second electrical connector supported by a support structure, such that the first and second electrical connectors mate in an electrically conductive manner. The support structure can be an electrical board supported by a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch having a first end configured to engage the chassis and a lever portion configured to exert a force on the chassis when in a first position. This force allows the first electrical connector to be urged towards the second electrical connector. The apparatus also has a compliant member configured to bias the lever portion away from the first position, and a catch configured to secure the latch in the first position.