System and method for situating a disk drive
US6625014B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/187
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for situating a disk drive is provided. One embodiment comprises a system for situating a disk drive within a chassis. The system comprises a disk drive unit comprising a drive bracket coupled to the disk drive, as well as a lever member movably coupled to the drive bracket. The system further comprises a drive guide coupled to the chassis. There earlier-mentioned lever member is operable to engage the drive guide when the disk drive unit is being situated within the chassis. Furthermore, the system enables the situating of the disk drive unit within the chassis along a plane other than a plane along which a connector of the disk drive mates with a connector disposed within the chassis.
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