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Enclosure for electronic apparatus having a cover catch member engageable with two different housing catch members

  • US 5,555,157 A
  • Filed: 03/02/1994
  • Issued: 09/10/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrical apparatus and enclosure therefor comprising:

  • a housing including top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of side surfaces, said housing defining an internal volume;

    an electrical apparatus disposed within said internal volume of said housing such that said housing and said apparatus provide a user interface region proximate to said top surface;

    a cover having a first portion coupled to said housing by a hinge such that said cover can be moved between a closed position substantially overlaying said user interface region and an open position substantially overlaying a portion of said bottom surface of said housing, whereby said cover protects said user interface region when in said closed position and exposes said user interface region for use when in said open position;

    a cover catch member coupled to a second portion of said cover;

    a first housing catch member coupled to said housing and operative to engage said cover catch member when said cover is in said closed position; and

    a second housing catch member coupled to said housing and operative to engage said cover catch member at said open position.

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