Method and apparatus for connecting serial ATA storage...

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2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

C439S545000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06843674

ABSTRACT:
A method for connecting to an SATA storage component includes a chassis having an interior and an exterior, and a wall portion provided with an opening. An SATA compatible connector, provided with a first restraining flange and a second restraining flange spaced from the first restraining flange, is inserted into the opening in the wall portion, wherein an interior surface of the first restraining flange faces a first surface of the wall portion and an interior surface of the second restraining flange faces a second surface of the wall portion. An SATA storage component is then inserted into the chassis such that it connects with the SATA compatible connector, whereby the first and second flange allows the SATA compatible connector to float in a limited fashion within the opening.

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