Disk drive insertion and removal interlock
US5077722A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/911
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interlock for a disk drive unit having a handle and a camming arrangement responsive to pivotal movements for inserting and withdrawing the unit from a housing fixture. A solenoid is actuable to lock the handle when the unit is fully inserted. A sensor is adapted for sensing an interlock engagement between the solenoid armature and the handle. For removing the disk drive unit, a delay is interposed before retracting the solenoid armature to assure that the disk drive unit is fully stopped before the handle can be rotated for removal of the unit.
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