Mass storage device with elastomeric material and related portable computing device and method
US9019699B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49021
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Absorbers for a mass storage device are provided. The absorbers may be configured to protect the mass storage device from drop events and reduce the transmission of vibrations from and/or to the mass storage device. Additionally, the absorbers may occupy a smaller amount of space than traditional snubber mounting arrangements. The absorbers may include major surface absorbers formed from a first elastomeric material that engage major surfaces of the mass storage device. Corner absorbers formed from a second elastomeric material may engage the corners of the mass storage device and the side walls of a compartment in a case. The major surface absorbers and the corner absorbers may distribute and absorb load applied during a drop event. A related portable computing device and a related method are also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.