Anti-motor fret package for multiple disk drives
US6588595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/128
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anti-motor fret package/container is provided including a main insert, a top cover, and a cardboard shell. The package is especially adapted for securing computer disk drives therein. Potential damage to the computer disk drives is minimized by isolating any movement of the disk drives within the package. A central rib, displacement means, or contacting means are provided to press or hold the disk drives tightly against side walls of their loading compartments. Movement of the disk drives within the package is particularly constrained in the lateral or transverse direction to avoid the phenomena known as motor fret. The overall arrangement and construction of the package minimizes vibration and shock transferred to the disk drives during shipment.
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