Abstract: A fixing device of a disk driver comprises a first body, a second body and two fixing elastic pieces. The first body has a bottom plate, one side of the bottom plate is connected to lateral plate, and fixing pins protrude from an inner wall of the lateral plate. The second body has a bottom plate, one side of the bottom plate is connected to a lateral plate, and fixing pins protrudes from an inner wall of the lateral plate. Two fixing elastic piece connected to the lateral plates of the first body and the second body, one end of each fixing elastic piece is formed with a buckling portion and a movable portion. The first body and the second body are assembled movably. A disk driver is disposed on the first body and the second body so that the fixing pins of the first body and the second body are inserted into respective holes preset at the two sides of the disk driver.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus of a data storing device comprises a lower case an upper case, and two combining elastic pieces. The left and right sides of this lower case each has a combining portion having a combining elastic piece thereon. The upper case is installed above the lower case; and two combining elastic pieces each has a buckling portion and a movable portion, the movable portion can drive the buckling portion, and the two combining elastic pieces is connected to left and right sides of the upper case. The data storing device can be disposed between the upper case and the lower case, and then the buckling portions of the combining elastic pieces connected to the left and right sides of the upper case are buckled to the combining holes of the lower case so that the data storing device is clamped and fixed between the upper case and lower case.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an extracting and positioning structure for a hard disk drive suitable to an industrial computer. In the present invention, two side frame boards to fix at least a hard disk drive are installed on a frame of a computer. Latticed partitioning plates are installed on the frame boards. The present invention has at least an extractable case with fixing bars installed at two sides thereof to fix a hard disk drive therein. A U-shaped plate is installed at each side of the front half section of the extractable case. Pivotal holes are respectively disposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the U-shape plate to pivotally connect a spindle protruding out of the top and bottom surfaces of a pivotal retaining element. A fixing shaft protruding out of the top and bottom surfaces at the other end of the pivotal retaining element. A slide lever is transversely arranged in the U-shaped plate at the front end of the extractable case.

Abstract: An apparatus has an arrangement for an input unit which provides control data for an electrical apparatus such as a printer or a copier and the arrangement allows the input unit to be shifted between an idle position within a cabinet of the apparatus to an operating position which extends outside of the cabinet to allow access. The arrangement is inclined so that the movement from the idle to the operating position is in a downwardly inclined direction.

Abstract: A hard disk drive is damped in order to reduce tracking errors by isolating the drive from the enclosure it is mounted in using one or more pieces of adhesive viscoelastic material. The hard disk drive is mounted by means of a secondary mounting plate having ventilation holes. Vibrations introduced into the drive from the enclosure, as well as rotational vibrations introduced by the rotation of the drive itself, are substantially damped by the viscoelastic material. As a result, tracking errors are substantially reduced.

Abstract: An array module containing an array of electronic units is mounted in an installation frame. The electronic units can be mounted by rails in a hermetically sealed array housing and blind-mate connectors can connect the units to a rear plate. Blind-mate connectors also can connect the rear plate to the installation frame for external connection. A plurality of resilient mounts are fastened to the installation frame to protect the frame and storage array module from external shock. A thermal transfer mechanism transfers thermal energy between the electronic units and a region exterior to the installation frame. The electronic units can be enclosed in hermetically sealed chambers having side rails for rigidly fastened to the unit and a resilient support connecting the side rails to at least one of the covers of the hermetically sealed chamber.

Abstract: A data storage module alignment system and method for use in a data storage module and enclosure system including a module enclosure having a plurality of bay slots and at least one data storage module. The data storage module alignment system comprises at least one alignment guide that is adapted to be mounted at the module enclosure entrance and at least one guide rail that is adapted to be mounted to the data storage module. The alignment guide includes a plurality of guide channels having rounded edges. The guide rail is sized and shaped for receipt within the guide channels. Typically, the alignment guide further includes a plurality of guide flanges that are arranged asymmetrically along the alignment guide. The inner side of each guide flange defines an edge of one of the guide channels and includes chamfers which facilitate initial alignment of the data storage module within one of the bay slots of the module enclosure.

Abstract: A computer system is provided which includes features enhancing its serviceability. In a described embodiment, a computer has a chassis which includes option card module latching structures and a drive bay module pivot structure. The latching structures provide convenient access to a system board of the computer. The pivot structure provides convenient access to storage media devices in a drive bay module of the computer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cassette (1) intended for building up drawer cabinets, in which a drawer (2) having a frontal piece (18) is included, a lock (22) is included in the drawer for locking of the same in the cassette. According to the invention, the lock (22) includes a house (23) located inside the frontal piece (18) of the drawer and in connection with an opening (44) therein, inside which house there is a spring-loaded plunger (25), which is movable vertically in relation to a hole (45) in a bottom piece (19) of the drawer, viz. between a lower, locking position in which a free end of the plunger (25) is behind and below an upper edge of a flange (16) in a frontal frame of the cassette, and an upper, opening position in which the free end of the plunger is located above the flange (16) and goes free therefrom. By the location thereof in the bottom part of the drawer, the lock guarantees that heavily loaded thereby deformed drawers do not risk to unintentionally be pulled out from the cassette.

Abstract: A case for electronic equipment including a main frame having an upper wall and a lower wall, an upper fit plate slidably mounted on the upper wall, and a lower fit plate slidably mounted on the lower wall. The upper wall is formed with a plurality of equally spaced ridges, and the upper fit plate is formed with a plurality of equally spaced ridges arranged with the same pitch as that of the ridges of the upper wall. Similarly, the lower wall is formed with a plurality of equally spaced ridges, and the lower fit plate is formed with a plurality of equally spaced ridges arranged with the same pitch as that of the ridges of the lower wall. The case further includes a first fit lever pivotably mounted to the main frame so as to be operatively connected to the upper fit plate, and a second fit lever pivotably mounted to the main frame so as to be operatively connected to the lower fit plate. The first fit lever and the second fit lever are pivotably and slidably connected with each other.

Abstract: A computer includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure pivotally attached to the first enclosure. The second enclosure is pivotable between a first position and a second position with respect to the first enclosure. An interconnect circuit has a first routing portion attached to the first enclosure, a second routing portion attached to the second enclosure and a spanning portion extending between the first and the second routing portions. A shielding member substantially surrounds the spanning portion of the interconnect circuit. A first conductive member has a curled portion attached to the shielding member and a tail portion electrically connected to a reference voltage member. The adverse affects associated with violating preferred design rules at the spanning portion of the interconnect circuit are reduced.

Abstract: A plurality of shock absorbing feet are formed by extruding a resilient material into an elongated shape having a hole that extends in the direction of elongation. Next, the elongated shape is cut into sections to form individual feet, each foot having a hole that extends from one end to the other. A plurality of tabs are attached to a disk drive or other computer sub-system carrier at one end of each tab, while the other end of each tab extends out from the carrier in a direction substantially parallel to a table or other resting surface on which the carrier can be placed. Each foot is attached to a unique one of the tabs by sliding the feet over the tabs such that the tabs are inserted into the holes in the feet.

Abstract: A desktop item which comprises a body having upper and lower sides and a cover for covering the upper side. The cover is connected to the body by means of a pair of links for relative movement between a top position covering the upper body side and a bottom position lying upside-down and immediately underneath the lower body side. The desktop item includes a spring resiliently biasing the cover towards the bottom position, and a latch for holding the cover in the top position against the action of the spring. Release of the latch permits the cover to move to the bottom position under the action of the spring. The subject desktop item may be in the form of a calculator or a memo pad holder or the like.

Abstract: A removable chassis is movably received in a casing of a computer. The chassis has a panel forming opposite side flanges and a pair of slide plates movably attached to the side flanges. Each slide plate forms at least a catch engaging with a locking aperture defined in the casing when the slide plate is moved to a secured position for securing the chassis in the casing. A handle has two free ends pivotally attached to the side flanges. An elongate slot is defined in each free end for movably receiving and drivingly engaging with a driving pin extending from the corresponding slide plate whereby when the handle is rotated, the slide plates are moved toward/away from the secured position for locking/releasing the catches. Each free end of the handle forms a camming surface drivingly engaging with a surface of the casing whereby when the handle is rotated and releases the catches, the camming surface exerts a separation force to the casing for separating the chassis from the casing.

Abstract: A mobile rack assembly for hard disk driver comprising a mounting bracket having two aluminum extrusion plates formed on both sides thereof and each having a guiding rail; and a mobile rack arranged within the mounting bracket and having an aluminum extrusion stage which has a plurality of sliding rails corresponding to the guiding rail on two lateral sides thereof; the aluminum extrusion stage having two recesses on upper side thereof and for mounting of an aluminum extrusion cover. The aluminum extrusion cover has a plurality of heat dissipation grooves on the top surface thereof and a locking hole. To mount the mobile rack, the mobile rack is inserted into the mounting bracket with the sliding rails lying against the guiding rail until he mobile rack reaches the rear end of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A carrier for a hot-pluggable hard disk drive has a frame with a pair of side walls, a front end, and a rear end. The hard disk drive mounts to the frame within its confines. A connector is provided for electrically coupling the hard disk drive to a computer system. A channel is formed in one side wall and a guide surface is formed on the other side wall of the frame. Each side wall has a recess at the front ends of the channel and guide surface. The recesses house shock dampening yokes. Each yoke is a C-shaped member with a hub and a pair of fingers. The carrier mounts in a computer system having a docking bay. Each side of the bay has a guide rib and a docking connector is mounted at the rear. As the carrier is inserted into the bay, the ribs simultaneously engage the channel and the guide surface in the side walls and are directed into the yokes. The yokes allow some compliant motion and deflect to a preload position against the ribs upon contact.

Abstract: An improved structure portable hard disk drive removable housing that provides for a modular housing and frame assembly, energy savings and convenience, an upper cover and a lower cover, cooling fan installation and ergonomic design, easy assembly and disassembly and, furthermore, does not require an access key, has as adjustment knob-equipped handle to prevent damage from excessive pulling, will not fail to open due to lost components, and allows for the rapid and simple positioning of the hard disk drive. The present invention offers an upper and a lower cover having tabs on two sides that are inserted into the mounting slots on the two sides of the housing. A front cover serving as an enclosure is formed at the front of the housing to provide for installation of cooling fans that are mounted with screws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable computer having an access door. The portable computer has a housing having a surface with an opening. At least one slot is formed on the surface having the opening. A door is coupled to the housing from the outside and the housing has at least one pin inserted into the housing through a slot. A washer is coupled to the pin. The washer is combined with a pin within the housing to enable the door to be moved horizontally along the slot. A spring is mounted on the surface corresponding to the slot. The spring provides the door with an elastic force when the door is moved horizontally along the slots.

Abstract: The enclosure includes a base section fabricated from a single piece of material, such as sheet metal, in which multiple design details are punched and formed. A cover section with tabs for inserting in slots formed in the base section is provided. A one-piece card cage including injector/ejector latching details and card guide rails is connected via welding or other means to the base section. An enabler assembly, including guide rails, is fastened to the card cage and configures the card cage into multiple adapter receiving cavities.