Electronic device comprising a removable hard disk
US8824132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1658
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device comprises a casing, a hard disk, a housing on the casing of the electronic device intended to host the hard disk, and a stopper ensuring the holding of the hard disk in the housing. The stopper comprises a first fixation mechanism on a first end of the stopper to the casing of the electronic device, and a second fixation mechanism on a second end of the stopper to the casing of the electronic device. According to exemplary embodiments, the first fixation mechanism is a clip, the second fixation mechanism is a lock, and the stopper also comprises a hinge enabling the articulation of the stopper around its first end. According to another aspect of the invention, the device comprises a seal positioned on the stopper during the first assembly of the hard disk.
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