Support for direct connect disk drives

Details Support for direct connect disk drives Support for direct connect disk drives

1996-09-26

1999-06-01

Paumen, Gary

Electrical connectors

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

439 761, 439529, H01R 909

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059083255

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes an apparatus for supporting a device in a computer comprising a base, preferably juxtaposed to a connector, and a ledge extending from the base section. The base preferably defines a channel to fit the apparatus to the connector. The channel can be defined by arms that are included in the base. At least one support strut extends between the base and the ledge. A disk drive is supported by the apparatus. The disk drive is seated against the ledge to provide support and to attenuate vibrations caused by the rotating disk. Preferably, the apparatus is seated against a motherboard so that the connector does not bear the weight of the disk drive. One modification of the present invention integrates the connector and the apparatus.

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