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Hard drive test fixture

US6806700B2 · kind B2 · utility

67Cited by
21References
23Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 2002
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/128
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a hard drive test fixture for supporting a hard drive during quality control testing. The test fixture includes a pan having a base. Rails are attached to the base of the pan for providing structural support to the pan and for positioning of the hard drive. A connection card is removably attached to the rails and is adapted for connection to the hard drive. The test fixture includes an ejection rod for facilitating removal of the hard drive from the test fixture.

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