Storage card adapter with compression latch
US10356927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/187
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Technology is provided for a storage card adapter. The storage card adapter is used for housing storage cards (e.g., M.2 storage cards), and the storage card adapter can then be inserted into a drive bay. The storage card adapter includes a compression latch system that, when engaged, brings together the cover and carrier frame of the storage card adapter such that at least 100 lbs of compressive force is applied to thermal pads disposed on either side of storage cards housed within the storage card adapter. The compression latch system includes a cam into which a shaft of a compression latch is inserted. When a lever attached to one end of the shaft is pivoted about the shaft, a ramp on the opposite end of the shaft engages with an engagement ramp within the cam to thereby pull together the cover and carrier frame and provide the desired compressive force to the thermal pads. The storage card adapter also includes a spring latch that locks the lever of the compression latch into place when the compression latch is fully engaged with the cam.
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