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Small form factor disk drive carrier

US7088579B1 · kind B1 · utility

33Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 2003
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/184
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple disk drive storage apparatus that receives a plurality of removable disk drive modules. The removable disk drive modules comprise a disk drive and a carrier body. The carrier body is molded in one piece and may have a latch, an ejection spring, a light pipe, and a cavity for receiving the disk drive. The disk drive is retained in the cavity with a snap-fit connection.

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