Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus

Details Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus

2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Kim, Paul (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S428000, C029S453000, C029S469000, C029S525000, C029S603010, C248S682000, C248S694000, C360S097010, C360S097020, C361S689000, C361S724000, C361S726000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06918174

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of an efficient, effective, and/or flexible removable HDD cartridge. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for holding a removable assembly (3) is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a cage (2) to hold the assembly, a cage bracket (1) slideably engaging the cage (2), and a latch (6) coupled to the cage. The cage may include a plurality of slide receptacles (20). The assembly may include a plurality of slides (19) slideably engaging the plurality of slide receptacles (20). The cage bracket may be mountable on an external device. The latch may include a latch cap (9) and a locking lip (11). The locking lip may engage a receptacle (12) on the cage bracket to lock together the cage bracket and the cage.

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