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Latch and bezel system for device enclosure

  • US 9,797,542 B2
  • Filed: 03/13/2014
  • Issued: 10/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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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, wherein the bezel comprises a substantially rectangular hollow portion having a perimeter configured to be positioned around a front portion of the electronic equipment in the head unit; and

    a latching system comprising a first pinch grip and a second pinch grip, the latching system configured to be inaccessible when the head unit is connected to the support structure and to be accessible when the head unit is detached from the support structure, the first pinch grip and the second pinch grip configured, upon activation, to release the bezel within the head unit to allow access to the electronic equipment, wherein the latching system comprises;

    a first latch plate disposed in the head unit, the first latch plate comprising the first pinch grip and a first plurality of hooks which retain the bezel to the head unit; and

    a second latch plate disposed in the head unit, the second latch plate comprising the second pinch grip and a second plurality of hooks which retain the bezel to the head unit,wherein the first latch plate and the second latch plate are arranged opposite each other and are configured such that when the first pinch grip and the second pinch grip are squeezed towards each other, the first plurality of hooks and the second plurality of hooks release the bezel.

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