Patent · US Expired

Multi-purpose frame for a computer

US5306079A · kind A · utility

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6References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1992
Grant dateApr 26, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/183
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-purpose frame for a computer comprises floppy disk seats and hard disk seats. The front end of the frame is provided with side hooks, front hooks and a downward urging retainer. The side portion of the frame is provided with interface card hooks, and the rear lower portion thereof is provided with a pair of L-shaped strips. Each of the hard disk seats is provided with fastening hooks and a resilient retainer, and one of the floppy disk seats is provided with dovetail grooves having a recess located in therebetween. The frame facilitates the dismounting and replacing of the disk drives, and which may be mounted to or dismounted from the computer base conveniently.

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