Preloaded flexible latch assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12035492
APP PUB NO 20230041984A1
SERIAL NO

17489863

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A latch mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a stop connected to the mounting bracket, a first spring connected to the mounting bracket and in contact with the stop to preload the first spring, and a latch. The latch includes a second spring rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, and a body connected to the second spring. The body includes a pad at one end of the body, and a first pawl at a second end of the body opposite of the pad.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Campbell, Eric J Rochester, US 162 395
Lubahn, Kenneth E Oronoco, US 9 14
O'Connell, Kevin Rochester, US 49 193
Rogers, Justin Christopher Rochester, US 7 13
Spiegelman, Adam The Hills, US 3 1

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