Digital storage element mechanical shock isolation arrangement in a host device and method
US6956738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49906
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital storage arrangement is interfaceable with a host device which defines a cavity. The digital storage arrangement includes a housing receivable in the cavity, with a movement margin between the housing and host device, while a resilient support arrangement is provided for fixed engagement with the host device and for engaging the housing, while extending through the movement margin, to support the housing within the storage device cavity and to subject the storage device to a lesser degree of mechanical shock when the host device receives a given mechanical shock. The resilient support arrangement provides support by extending from each corner region of the housing to the host device. The support arrangement is molded through an opening defined by the housing in each corner region to extend outwardly to the host device. A bumper configuration is provided integral with the support arrangement and including a sealing arrangement.
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