초록 ▼

A locking system is described for detachably securing two workpieces together (e.g., two housing sections). Elongated arms are carried by one workpiece and a corresponding opening(s) is present in the other workpiece. The outer end of each elongated arm is resiliently deflectable so that it is defle

A locking system is described for detachably securing two workpieces together (e.g., two housing sections). Elongated arms are carried by one workpiece and a corresponding opening(s) is present in the other workpiece. The outer end of each elongated arm is resiliently deflectable so that it is deflected when being inserted into the opening in the one workpiece; then the arm springs back. A locking arm on the second workpiece is then able to move behind the end of the elongated arm to restrict deflection of the arm, thus preventing any unintentional unlocking of the two workpieces.

대표청구항 ▼

A locking system for detachably securing first and second workpieces together, wherein said system comprises: (a) a plurality of elongated arms having first and second ends, wherein said first ends are secured to said first workpiece, wherein each said elongated arm projects outwardly from said firs

A locking system for detachably securing first and second workpieces together, wherein said system comprises: (a) a plurality of elongated arms having first and second ends, wherein said first ends are secured to said first workpiece, wherein each said elongated arm projects outwardly from said first workpiece and is perpendicular thereto; wherein said second end is resiliently deflectable; and wherein said second end includes engagement means adapted to engage said second workpiece; (b) a plurality of openings in said second workpiece corresponding to the number of said elongated areas; (c) lead in ramp members adapted to guide said second ends of said elongated arms into said openings; (d) a plurality of locking arms corresponding to the number of said openings, each said locking arm being carried by said second workpiece and being movable between an open position and a closed position; wherein said second end of each said elongated arm is adapted to be deflected by said ramp member when said first workpiece is moved toward said second workpiece so as to enable said second ends to pass through said opening and move said locking arm to said open position, and wherein each said locking arm is movable to said closed position to restrict deflection of said second end of said elongated arm and wherein said engagement means engages said second workpiece.