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Abstract

An enclosure for an electronics assembly, comprises (i) a housing (1) having a recess (36); and (ii) a module (40) for holding one or more components of the assembly, the module being insertable into the recess by sliding, and removable therefrom by sliding in a direction opposite to the direction of insertion; and (iii) a spring retaining element (48) located in one of the housing and the module, the element being in the form of a resiliently deformable arm that engages the other of the housing and the module when the module is inserted into position within the recess in order to prevent removal of the module from the recess. The arm can be manually bent to release the module from the recess, but the housing or the module allows a degree of movement of the retaining element during release of the module that is insufficient to allow the arm to bend beyond its elastic limit. The enclosure enables the module to be held firmly in place, but allows quick and easy release for maintenance of the assembly.

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