Installation mechanism for removable computer drive module

Details Installation mechanism for removable computer drive module Installation mechanism for removable computer drive module

1989-02-03

1991-04-23

Psitos, Aristotelis M.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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360 9906, 360137, 360 9702, 360 86, 361391, 369 751, 364708, G11B 1704

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050104268

ABSTRACT:
An installation mechanism for a removable computer drive module with a handle operated automatically engaging dual rack and pinion device. The pinions are carried by the handle which is pivotally mounted adjacent a module receiving opening in a console. The module carries a pair of rails that have the rack gears formed integrally at one end. After the handle is pivoted to an upward position, the module is inserted into the console and pushed forward engaging the handle pinions. Further pushing on the module causes driving engagement between the racks and the pinions forcing the handle to pivot downwardly. The connectors between the module and the console are engaged by grasping and rotating the handle further downwardly driving the module further into the console.

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IBM Tech. Disc. Bulletin, vol. 28, No. 12, May 86, pp. 5519-5521, "Spring-Loaded File Rails" by no author.
PC Magazine 9-13-88, Stephanie K. Losee, "Removable Mass Storage: You Can Take It With You".

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