Shock absorbing spacers for portable computer hard disc drives

Details Shock absorbing spacers for portable computer hard disc drives Shock absorbing spacers for portable computer hard disc drives

1998-10-16

2000-09-19

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361685, 248500, 248634, 248636, 248638, 369 752, 369 76, H05R 300, F16M 1300, F16M 100, F16M 300, F16M 500

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061221643

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer includes a base portion having a hard disc drive bay formed therein and defined by first and second support surfaces. A hard disc drive is mounted on the first support surface of the bay. The drive has a first height and the bay has a second height, greater than the first height. A spacer is provided to engage surface portions of the hard disc drive and also to engage the second support surface of the bay for limiting flexing of the hard disc drive in response to an impact shock acting on the portable computer.

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