| 摘要 |
A latch assembly is described for applying a high clamping force to an electronic component installed in a suitable connector. The latch assembly insures reliable electrical connection between the component circuit leads and the connector contact elements, as well as a good ground connection between the component and a cooling frame which also serves as the system ground. The present invention finds particular application in the clamping of an interconnect cable assembly. The latter includes flat or ribbon-type cables installed in a suitable housing and adapted to be mounted in a connector. The latch is universal in that it is effective with a single full cable assembly, a pair of split assemblies or a single split assembly. Moreover the latch may be easily applied and removed without the use of tools, thereby facilitating system operations which frequently involve the removal, substitution or interchange of cable assemblies.
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