Release apparatus for computer mass storage devices

Details Release apparatus for computer mass storage devices Release apparatus for computer mass storage devices

1989-12-18

1990-12-25

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

211 26, 312333, H01R 13627

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049799096

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for removing mass storage devices (e.g. disk drives) from the internal support frame in a computer system. The apparatus is used with mass storage devices having resilient, side-mounted engagement members adapted for receipt in openings through the side walls of the support frame to lock the device in position. To remove the device, a rotatable lever is connected to at least one side wall of the support frame. The lever includes at least one projection member positioned adjacent the opening through the side wall to which the lever is connected. To remove the device from the support frame, the lever is rotated so that the projection member contacts the engagement member. Continued rotation of the lever causes the engagement member to be urged inwardly and out of the opening in the side wall. As a result, the device is unlocked from the frame.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4550944 (1985-11-01), Simon et al.
patent: 4688131 (1987-08-01), Noda et al.
patent: 4867311 (1989-09-01), Metcalf

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