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Data storage device carrier and method

US7342780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2005
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/025
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a carrier (10) for a data storage device has a base (22) and side walls (23,24) upstanding from the base (22). A runner (25) is provided on at least one side wall (23,24) for sliding engagement with a runner (12) of a chassis (1) in which the carrier (10) is in use mounted. The carrier runner (25) is on the edge of the at least side wall (23,24) that is opposite the base (22). The width of the carrier runner (25) generally transverse to the side wall (23,24) is greater than the thickness of the at least one side wall (23,24). In another aspect, a carrier (10) for a data storage device has a base (22) and side walls (23,24) upstanding from the base (22). The material of the carrier (10) is resilient. The carrier (10) is arranged such that the carrier (10) can grip a data storage device between the side walls (23,24).

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