Linear accelerated device
US5557186A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/128
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
High density disc drive apparatus that packs a large number of disc drives into a computer cabinet. The disc drives are removably installed in disc cages mounted on shelves of a drawer that slides out the front of the cabinet. A linear actuator drives the drawer and a controller moderates the actuator to ensure smooth start-up and stopping of the drawer so selected disc drives can be replaced during computer operation without disturbing the operation of the remaining disc drives. Built-in pin connectors facilitate bringing I/O and power cables to the disc drives and the desired replacement.
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