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Apparatus and method for securing a removable component in a computer system

US6178086A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1999
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for securing a removable component in a computer system includes a chassis for receiving the removable component. A resilient member is connected to the component and a handle is also connected to the component. The handle is movable to an open position and to a closed position. A catch is formed on the handle and the catch is engaged by the resilient member on the chassis to retain the handle in the closed position. A release member is connected to the handle. The release member is movable to deflect the resilient member so that the resilient member is disengaged from the catch to permit the handle to be moved to the open position.

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