LATCH ASSEMBLY

摘要

A latch apparatus is formed of a cantilevered beam (202) and a button (204). The cantilevered beam (202) comprises a loading feature (210) and a notch (216), while the button (204) comprises a slot (218) and an engagement tab (220). When mounted within a cavity of a housing, the cantilevered beam and button provide both push-in and side sliding movement of the button. The latch is locked by sliding the button in one direction, and the latch is unlocked by pushing the button inward and then sliding the button in an opposite direction. The housing may further comprise an angled catch feature within the cavity for mating with a complimentary angle of the button to avoid inadvertent unlocking of the latch. The combination of push in force and side sliding force minimizes inadvertent unlocking of the latch assembly.

主权项

1. A latch assembly, comprising:
a housing having an aperture and a catch feature; a button slideably coupled within the aperture, the button a slot with an engagement tab within the slot, the button having an end portion for abutting with the catch feature of the housing for a locked position and for capturing the catch feature in an unlocked position; and a cantilevered beam having a notch, the notch aligning to the engagement tab for retention and spring loading of the cantilevered beam within the slot.