US Patent 10395082 Cover retention system for data reader

Systems and methods for a data reader for retaining a component such as a cover or accessory to a data reader housing, including a first connector such as a connector socket disposed in the housing proximate a housing opening, the component being removably attached to the housing, connection snaps operable for retaining the component to the housing, a cable including a second connector adapted to be connected to the first connector, wherein retention force of the connection snaps for retaining the cover to the housing is augmented via insertion of the second connector between the connection snaps and into connection with the first connector.