Push-button latching mechanism

摘要

A latching mechanism (10) comprising a hook (12) connected to a first component (14). The hook (12) has a first position (18) disposed within the first component (14) and a second position (20) extending from the first component (14). The latching mechanism (10) further comprising a receptacle (22) disposed within a second component (24) and engaged with the hook (12). A magnet (26) is disposed within the second component (24) and moves the hook (12) from the first position (18) to the second position (20) as the second component (24) is disposed in close proximity to the first component (14). A push-button release mechanism (40) is disposed within the first component (14) and moves the hook (12) from the second position (20) so as to disengage said hook (12) from said receptacle (22).