Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus
US6918174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49945
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of an efficient, effective, and/or flexible removable HDD cartridge. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for holding a removable assembly (3) is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a cage (2) to hold the assembly, a cage bracket (1) slideably engaging the cage (2), and a latch (6) coupled to the cage. The cage may include a plurality of slide receptacles (20). The assembly may include a plurality of slides (19) slideably engaging the plurality of slide receptacles (20). The cage bracket may be mountable on an external device. The latch may include a latch cap (9) and a locking lip (11). The locking lip may engage a receptacle (12) on the cage bracket to lock together the cage bracket and the cage.
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