Latch block control for media bay module

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1996-06-14

1998-11-24

Feild, Lynn D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361683, 361726, G06F 116, H05K 502

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058416315

ABSTRACT:
This is a locking system for a computing device. The system may comprise: a processor connected to a system bus; an input connected to the processor by the system bus; an output connected to the processor by the system bus; and a module that inserts into the computing device and is connected to the system bus; and a locking mechanism that locks and releases the module to and from the computing device. The locking mechanism may include: a primary lever which engages the module; a manual button which moves the primary lever and disengages the primary lever from the module; a pin that moves from a blocking position in front of the manual button to a non-blocking position clear of the manual button; and a solenoid that controls movement of the pin. Other devices, systems and methods are also disclosed.

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