Disk drive preparation jig assembly

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

With testing or indicating

C029S407100, C029S525110, C029S559000, C029S281100, C269S2890MR, C081S057220, C361S727000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06931706

ABSTRACT:
A jig assembly for preparing a disk drive for mounting in a computer comprises a bay arranged to receive a disk drive and a pair of side rails to be fixed to opposite edges of the disk drive. Each side rail has captive screws in register with a respective screw-threaded hole in the edge of the disk drive. Two powered screwdrivers on each side of the bay are in register with the screws and are mounted for movement towards and away from the respective side rail. When the disk drive and rails are loaded into the bay, pneumatic cylinders C1 automatically advance the screwdrivers towards the side rail to engage and rotate the screws to screw the side rails tight against the edge of the disk drive, and then retract the screwdrivers.

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