Locking mechanism and information handling system using the same
US7985091B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/62
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage device is inserted in an information handling apparatus, and is prevented from being accidentally disconnected from the information handling apparatus by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a frame receiving the data storage device, and a retainer mounted to the frame. The retainer includes two resilient arms extending out of the frame to be correspondingly secured in two retaining holes defined in the information handling apparatus.
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