Removable storage modules

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2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Gandhi, Jayprakash (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S726000, C361S786000, C312S223100, C312S223200

Reexamination Certificate

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10954685

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a removable storage module includes a bezel, and opposed first and second rails that extend from the bezel, the first rail including a key system component that is adapted to prevent full insertion of the module into a bay of a module cage so as to protect a connector of at least one of the module and the cage. In another embodiment, a removable storage module for use in a module cage includes a latch mechanism including: a latch arm that is used to rotate the mechanism about an axis, and a top portion that includes at least one latch tooth and a paddle member, the latch tooth comprising a first surface that is adapted to abut a rear side of a first flange of the cage during insertion of the module and a second surface that is adapted to abut a second flange of the cage during removal of the module, the paddle member being adapted to abut a front side of the first flange during removal of the module.

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