Carrierless drive insertion, retention and removal system
US10692541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/124
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a guide system having first and second opposing guide walls with guide features extending from the first and second guide walls. The guide features support a data storage device when the data storage device is positioned between the first and the second opposing guide walls. The apparatus also includes a slidable member operably coupled to the first guide wall. The slidable member includes a top portion having retention features and a bottom portion having a lifting member. The lifting member enables lifting of the data storage device by the slidable member when the data storage device is within the guide system. The slidable member further includes a bent latch-release portion between the top portion and the bottom portion. The bent latch-release portion biases the data storage device towards the second guide wall.
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