Latch and Bezel System for Device Enclosure

• US 20140263929A1
• Filed: 03/13/2014
• Published: 09/18/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lilitab, LLC
• Original Assignee: Lilitab, LLC
• Inventors: Grziwok, Bryan Rudolf, Aronson, Adam Scott
• Granted Patent: US 9,797,542 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/553
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 73/0082 for office machines, e.g. PC's, portable computers, typewriters, calculators
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/04 Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/22 with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs F16M11/42 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1656 Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203

Abstract

One example of a latch and bezel system for a device enclosure can be implemented as a system for mounting electronic equipment. The system includes a support structure. A head unit is configured to receive electronic equipment, and to connect to the support structure. A bezel is positioned in the head unit. The bezel is configured to retain the electronic equipment in the head unit. A release system is configured to be inaccessible when the head unit is connected to the support structure. Upon activation, the release system is configured to release the bezel within the head unit to release the electronic equipment.

Claims

1. A system for mounting electronic equipment, the system comprising:

a support structure;

a head unit configured to receive electronic equipment, and to connect to the support structure;

a bezel positioned in the head unit, the bezel configured to retain the electronic equipment in the head unit; and

a release system configured to be inaccessible when the head unit is connected to the support structure, the release system configured, upon activation, to release the bezel within the head unit to release the electronic equipment.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a key lock configured to secure the head unit to the support structure; and

a key configured to operate the key lock to either secure or release the head unit from the support structure.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a dock mount attached between the support structure and the head unit.

4. The system of claim 3, further comprising an articulating joint mounted to the support structure, wherein the dock mount is attached to the articulating joint.

5. The system of claim 3, further comprising a mounting plate configured to be captured or released by a rotating plate within the dock mount when the key lock is operated.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the release system is centrally positioned on an inside rear surface of the head unit.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the release system comprises:

a plurality of latches disposed in the head unit, the plurality of latches retaining the bezel to the head unit; and

a plurality of pinch grips connected to the plurality of latches, wherein the plurality of pinch grips are configured to be activated to cause the plurality of latches to release the bezel.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of pinch grips are positioned near a center of the head unit to be covered when the head unit is mounted to the support structure.

9. The system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of pinch grips are configured to be inaccessible when the head unit is connected to the support structure.

10. The system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of pinch grips are configured to be accessible when the head unit is disconnected from the support structure.

11. The system of claim 1, further comprising screws to secure the head unit to the support structure.

12. The system of claim 1, further comprising a latching system comprising:

a latch plate configured to hold the bezel in the head unit;

a plurality of springs attached to the latch plate to preload the latch plate into an outward position; and

a plurality of pins to attach the plurality of springs to the latch plate.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the release system, upon activation, overcome the plurality of springs retracting the latch plate toward the center of the head unit to release the bezel.

14. The system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of hooks to mate with the bezel.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the plurality of hooks are configured to mate around a perimeter of the bezel.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein the electronic equipment includes a tablet computer.