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Mounting assembly for data storage device

US7072178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2004
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A data storage device mounting assembly for mounting a data storage device (400) with screws (401) includes a bracket (100), and an operating member (200). The bracket includes a first sidewall (130) and a second sidewall (150) each defining a groove (131) therein. The first sidewall includes a protrusion (137) near the groove. The operating member comprises a locking portion (220) with a cutout (222) and a fixing hole (224). The operating member is rotatably attached to the first sidewall of the bracket. The data storage device is slidably moved into the bracket with screws sliding in the grooves. The data storage device is secured in the bracket with the screw held in the cutout and the protrusion received in the fixing hole of the operating member.

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