Apparatus for pivotally mounting a system component in a computer
US6272009A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/188
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting a system component in a computer chassis. The chassis has a plurality of walls and an opening is formed in one of the walls. A pair of mounting flanges is connected in the chassis adjacent the opening. A first resilient cantilever beam is provided on each flange. A bracket is mounted in the opening and includes a pair of arms. The bracket is movable between open and closed positions. A second resilient cantilever beam is mounted on each arm and is engaged with each flange. A system component is mounted in the bracket.
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