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Fixing apparatus for hard disk drive

US7701707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2007
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/124
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary fixing apparatus is for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) having a plurality of holes defined in sidewalls thereof. The fixing apparatus includes a first side plate, a bracket, and a bezel assembly. The first side plate includes a first pivoting portion, and a second pivoting portion formed near and at one end thereof respectively. The bracket includes a second side plate, and a transverse member perpendicular to the second side plated. The transverse member is pivotably attached to the first pivoting portion. The bezel assembly is pivotably attached to the second pivoting portion. The bezel assembly includes a latch bar having a wedged block. The transverse member includes a positioning plate to detachably engage with the wedged block. The first and second side plates include a plurality of fixing members to engage in the holes of the disk drive, respectively.

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