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Self-aligning guide and track for removable disk drive module

US5045960A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1411
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A slide guide for a removable computer drive module that permits the module to float as a self aligning connector engages. A computer housing has tracks that guide the module as it is inserted and release the forward end of the module just before the connector engages alignment pins that align the connector as it engages.

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