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Disk drive assembly

US8490932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2010
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2031

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

Abstract

A mounting apparatus for a disk drive includes a mounting bracket, a securing element, and an elastic element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element is configured to move between a first position and a second position. Wherein the securing element engages the disk drive in the first position to prevent the disk drive from moving along a first direction. The securing element is disengaged the disk drive in the second position. The elastic element biases the mounting bracket away from the securing element to prevent the securing element from disengaging the disk drive when the securing element is in the first position.

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