Disk Drive Type Patents (Class 361/679.33)
  • Patent number: 8644016
    Abstract: A hard disk drive (HDD) module includes a bracket with two opposite sidewalls, an HDD, and a positioning element rotatably mounted between the sidewalls of the bracket. Each sidewall defines a leading slot and a latching slot communicating with the leading slot. Two blocks extend from opposite sides of the HDD. When the blocks enter the corresponding leading slots, the latching element is rotated to push the HDD to move, with the blocks moving into engagement with the corresponding latching slots, to assemble the HDD in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Huang-Jyun Lu, Chieh-Hsiang Lin
  • Patent number: 8640330
    Abstract: An extracting apparatus is disclosed. The extracting apparatus includes a mounting member, a handle pivotably connected to the mounting member, a latch member fixed to the mounting member and comprising a latch portion locked to the handle, and a release member slidably mounted to the mounting member and comprising an engaging portion for engaging with the latch member to deform the latch portion of the latch member, thereby releasing the latch portion from the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Mo-Ming Yu, Lei Zheng, Xiang-Wei He
  • Patent number: 8644015
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for fixing a data storage device, a handle pivotably mounted to the bracket, and a resisting member movably attached to an outer surface of the bracket. The handle includes a pressing portion. The resisting member includes a resisting portion and a connecting portion formed from one end of the resisting portion. When the handle is operated to pivot toward the bracket, the pressing portion resists against the connecting portion to bias the resisting portion to be deformed away from the outer surface of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh-Hsiang Lin, Chih-Min Lin, Wen-Chen Wang
  • Publication number: 20140029192
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a board disposed inside the case and including a board main body section, a plurality of internal devices that are disposed inside the case at different positions to the board in plan view of the board and that are thicker than the board, a board extension portion that extends out from the board main body section between the plurality of internal devices, a board-side connection terminal that is provided to the board extension portion and is employed to connect to one of the internal devices or to an external device external to the case; and an internal device-side connection terminal that is provided to the internal device and is connected to the board-side connection terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Tamura, Masahiko Hoshi, EIJI TAKIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20140029186
    Abstract: A portable teleprompting computer console, specifically-designed for the use of teleprompting software and the external display of scrolling teleprompting text, specifically for use on-location, in-the-field, and for remote film and television productions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Brinn
  • Patent number: 8638563
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a case, an inner body and a pivotable arm pivotally connected on the inner body by a pivot. The case defines an opening at a first lateral side thereof and a latching hole at a second lateral side thereof adjacent to the opening. The inner body is inserted in the case through the opening. The pivotable arm includes a frame engaged in the latching hole of the case, a latching member pivotally connected to the frame by the pivot, and a resilient member. The latching member includes an inner end and an outer end at opposite sides of the pivot. The outer end of the latching member is engaged in the latching hole. The resilient member abuts against the inner end of the latching member such that the inner end of the latching member biases the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Patent number: 8638550
    Abstract: A media drive tray can include a front plate; a first rail extending from and perpendicular to the front plate where the first rail includes features for securing the first rail to a media drive and a first rail height; and a second rail extending from and perpendicular to the front plate, parallel to the first rail, where the second rail includes features for securing the second rail to a media drive and a second rail height that differs from the first rail height. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiaosong Xia
  • Publication number: 20140016262
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a stackable hard-disk drive (“HDD”) carrier using pull-out drawers and fasteners are disclosed. The carrier, in one embodiment, includes an inner case or drawer and an outer frame casing. The inner cage includes a base plate, a front cover, a first side panel, and a second side panel, wherein the first and second side panels are hinged to the base plate. The inner cage is configured to house a removable HDD. The first and second side panels also include fasteners for securing the HDD to the inner cage. The outer frame casing is configured to receive the inner cage via its two opposite guiding walls. The guiding walls are configured to allow extending the inner cage to a predefined distance from the outer frame casing for accessing the HDD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Lo
  • Publication number: 20140016261
    Abstract: A heating and heat dissipating multi-layer circuit board structure for keeping operating temperatures of electronic components is provided. The outer layer of the multi-layer printed circuit board is in contact with electronic components. The operating temperatures of electronic components are measured through by a temperature measuring circuit. When the operating temperature of at least one electronic component is lower than a default temperature, the heating circuits corresponding to the electronic components are enabled respectively to heat the electronic components through corresponding heat conduction elements. When the operating temperature of at least one electronic component is higher than another default temperature, the heating circuits corresponding to the electronic components are disabled to transfer the heat from the electronic components to the heat conduction elements automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: MOXA INC.
    Inventors: Tzu Cheng Lin, Wei Cheng Chou
  • Patent number: 8622360
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a number of data storage devices includes a supporting member, a connecting plate, and a number of partitioning members perpendicularly connected between the supporting member and the connecting plate. Each data storage device is sandwiched between two neighboring partitioning members. The supporting member defines a number of first latching holes. The connecting plate defines a number of second latching holes. Each partitioning member includes a partitioning plate, a first hook extending from a first end of the partitioning member, and a second hook extending out from a second end of the partitioning member. The first hook is detachably latched in the corresponding first latching hole. The second hook is detachably latched in the corresponding second latching hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Min Lin, Wen-Chen Wang
  • Publication number: 20140002984
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a base for a hard disk drive, including: a base plate; and a double bent part doubly bent from an outer edge of the base plate, wherein a thickness of a plate material forming the double bent part is thinner than that of a plate material forming the base plate. The plate material of the base plate including a central portion of the base and the plate material of the double bent part formed at an outer side of the base have a relative difference in a thickness therebetween, thereby making it possible to secure rigidity at both of the central portion of the base and the outer side of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tae Young Choi
  • Publication number: 20140002985
    Abstract: A fire resistant enclosure comprising an enclosure base including a base cap and a bucket-style base body is provided. The base body includes a bottom wall with a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a base cavity. The side wall includes an upper peripheral edge that defines an opening in the base cavity. A data storage device positioned within the base cavity. Fire resistant insulation material is positioned within the base cavity to encapsulate the data storage device, wherein the insulation material fills the base cavity to a level below the upper peripheral edge, wherein the base cap is configured to be coupled with the base body to enclose the data storage device within the enclosure base. In another aspect, an enclosure base and an enclosure lid may be provided, wherein each include bucket-style bodies. The enclosure base and lid define a storage compartment for the data storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: John D. Brush & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin H. Wildman, Adam C. Perry
  • Patent number: 8616662
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a chassis, a bracket received in the chassis, and a mounting assembly. The chassis includes a limiting protrusion and defines a sliding slot. The mounting assembly includes a resisting member, a rotating member and an operating member. The resisting member is secured to the bracket and includes an elastic deformable resisting portion. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the bracket and includes a first blocking portion and a blocking piece. The operating member is rotatably attached to the bracket and includes an installation portion and a second blocking portion. The installation portion is received between the blocking piece and the first blocking portion. The blocking piece is located between the resisting portion and the installation portion. The first and second blocking portions are received in the sliding slot. The limiting protrusion is blocked between the first and second blocking portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiu-Zhong Yin, Xiu-Quan Hu
  • Publication number: 20130342988
    Abstract: A fastening device for two hard disk drives (HDDs) includes a tray, two brackets, and an engaging member. A first side plate of the tray defines a first slide slot extending forward, and a second slide slot extending backward. The brackets are respectively fastened to the HDDs. One of the brackets includes a first protrusion slidably received in the first slide slot, and the other bracket includes a second protrusion slidably received in the second slide slot. A first end of the engaging member is rotatably mounted to two end plates of the brackets facing each other, a second end of the engaging member is detachably mounted to the end paltes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, HAI-CHEN ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20130335912
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a base board and a casing for receiving the HDD. A number of engaging portions and a holding portion protrude from the base board. The holding portion defines a through hole. The casing includes a bottom wall defining a number of fixing holes and a front wall perpendicular to the bottom wall. Each fixing hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole. A width of the first hole is greater than a width of the second hole. A fixing member is mounted on an outer surface of the front wall. The engaging portions extend through the first holes, respectively. The casing is then slid toward the holding portion, until the fixing member engages in the through hole and the engaging portions engage in the corresponding second holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU HAN, JUN-HUI WANG
  • Patent number: 8611081
    Abstract: A foldable fixing apparatus for fixing a hard disk drive includes a handle and two collapsible arms. The handle includes a sidewall. Each collapsible arm includes a fixing arm and a pivot arm. First ends of the fixing arms are rotatably connected to opposite ends of the sidewall. The pivot arms are rotatably connected to second ends of the fixing arms opposite to the first ends. When the pivot arms are pivoted to fold to the corresponding fixing arms, the collapsible arms are capable of being folded to the handle. When the fixing arms are rotated to be perpendicular to the sidewall of the handle, and the pivot arms are unfolded from, and aligned with, the corresponding fixing arms, the hard disk drive is capable of being mounted between the collapsible arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Publication number: 20130329353
    Abstract: In described embodiments, a printed circuit board assembly capable of discharging electro-static discharge (ESD) surges includes an isolation trench track provided in the printed circuit board in close proximity to the peripheral edges between the peripheral edges and the mounting area, and a discharge path formed of conductive material to ground provided between the isolation trench track and the peripheral edges. The discharge path includes the board mounting screws and connects to a power connector ground of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: David Alan Savory, Joshua A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8605447
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a printed circuit board includes an enclosure and a tray. The enclosure includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The side wall is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall. The tray includes a bottom panel substantially parallel to the bottom wall and a side panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured to secure the printed circuit board, and the side panel contacts and is mounted to the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung-Sheng Tsai, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 8605422
    Abstract: A thin display apparatus equipped with a video display panel controls rise in temperature of a disk drive by heat-transfer from high temperature internals of the apparatus. A thermal insulating recess is formed in a face of a rear side casing which faces a disk drive unit, and a surface of the disk drive unit mounted on the rear side casing seals the thermal insulating recess. An area of the thermal insulating recess sealed by the disk drive unit becomes a thermal insulating layer between the rear side casing and the disk drive unit, and the thermal insulating layer interrupts thermal transfer from the high temperature internals of the apparatus to the disk drive unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Matsui, Katsuhiko Matsuya
  • Patent number: 8605424
    Abstract: An assembly configured for attachment to a media drive can include a base with a hinge end and a hinge axis and a handle with a hinge end, a locking tab and a swing end where the handle is configured for a locked orientation with respect to the base with the hinge end of the base extending outwardly beyond the hinge end of the handle and configured for an unlocked orientation with respect to the base with the hinge end of the base extending outwardly beyond the hinge end of the handle. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian William Wallace, John David Swansey, Robert Paul Tennant, Xiaosong Xia
  • Patent number: 8605423
    Abstract: A computing device includes a chassis, a motherboard, a mounting plate, and a disk drive module attached to the mounting plate. The chassis includes a base panel and a pair of side panels connected to opposite sides of the base panel. The motherboard is mounted on the base panel. The mounting plate is secured to the pair of side panels and is inclined at an angle relative to the base panel. The disk drive module is inclined at the same angle as the mounting plate. At least one expansion card is attached substantially perpendicular to the motherboard. The disk drive module includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is located higher than a top edge of the at least one expansion card. The second end is located lower than the at least one the expansion card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Zhi-Qiang Li
  • Publication number: 20130322008
    Abstract: An article of digital furniture piece comprises a table and a computer disposed in an accommodating space of the table, the computer comprises a frame, and a power supply, a hard disk and a host are disposed thereon. The frame comprises a first frame body and a second frame body connected each other, the first frame body is able to overturn relative to the second frame body according to the shape of the accommodating space, for matching the shape of the computer and the shape of the accommodating space, such that the appearance of the digital furniture piece could have variety designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: GIGAZONE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po Yu Lin, Bing Zhou, Dong Jie Tang
  • Patent number: 8598469
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a first cover, a second cover located below the first cover, and a bracket for receiving a disk drive. The second cover defining a hole and comprising a shielding panel covering the hole. The shielding panel is deformable to expose the hole, for the disk drive inserting into or being removed out of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Cheng Hsieh, Chieh-Chen Chen, Li-Ping Chen, Ying Gao
  • Patent number: 8599550
    Abstract: There is disclosed a storage enclosure, a carrier, a method of receiving and/or removing disk drive units to/from a storage enclosure, methods of manufacturing a storage enclosure, and a method of mounting a disk drive unit in a storage enclosure. In an aspect of the invention, a storage enclosure (10) comprises: a housing (11); and, at least one drawer (20) movable mounted to the housing such that the drawer is able to move between a received position and a withdrawn position relative to the housing. The or each drawer has a plurality of bays (22) for receiving respective disk drive units (100) with the disk drive units being orientated on their sides. Each bay having an upwardly facing opening which is accessible for insertion and/or removal of the disk drive unit therethrough when the drawer is in the withdrawn position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Xyratex Technology Limited
    Inventors: David Michael Davis, Michael Easton, Graham Collins
  • Patent number: 8599549
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a hard disk drive backplane to a side of a bracket in a chassis includes a first mounting member, a second mounting member, a pivot member, and a locking member. The bottom and opposite ends of the backplane are clipped to the bracket. The second mounting member is fixed to a top side of the backplane and is locked to a top plate of the bracket. The first mounting member is fixed to a bottom side of the backplane. The first mounting member includes an engaging portion. The locking portion is fixed to the chassis. A first end of the pivot member is pivotably mounted to the chassis. A second end of the pivot member is locked to the locking member. A pressing portion extends down from a middle of the pivot member to press the engaging portion on the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hai-Qing Zhou
  • Patent number: 8599552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat radiating structure in all-in-one computers, comprising a pedestal, mainframe module and back cover. The mainframe module is contained in a containing stand behind the pedestal, and a motherboard is included in the containing space in front of a mainframe module base. The motherboard's CPU sticks through a radiator to a heat radiating aluminum plate in the rear of the containing space, while the hard disk drive is close to the heat radiating aluminum plate, and the pedestal is covered by the back cover on the back. With the heat radiating aluminum plate to quickly conduct heat and its multiple heat radiating holes, heat dispersing holes behind the containing stand and hollowed grooves on the back cover to convect hot air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Datavan International Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Yi Lee, Hsien-Tang Liu, Kang Ku
  • Publication number: 20130314869
    Abstract: A minicomputer includes a small size mainboard. A processing unit, a memory, a storage unit, at least a female connector, and at least a male connector are arranged on the mainboard. The storage unit stores an operating system of the minicomputer. The processing unit and the memory are configured to process the operating system. The female connectors are electrically connected to peripherals of the minicomputer. The minicomputer is directly plugged into a female connector of an external monitor through the male connector. The minicomputer is configured to transmit video and audio signals to the external monitor for displaying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Nai-Chien CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130314868
    Abstract: A supporting frame is used to mount a hard disk drive to a storage rack. The storage rack forms two protrusions protruding inwards from opposite sides of the storage rack. The supporting frame includes a handle and two side brackets resiliently connected to the handle. The side brackets are fixedly attached to opposite sides of the hard disk drive. The handle defines two locking holes. The protrusions of the storage rack are respectively engaged in the locking holes. When the handle is moved away from the hard disk drive, the handle is deformed to disengage the protrusions of the storage rack from the locking holes of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: ENNOCONN CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHING-HSIANG TSAI, SHIH-CHI LIU
  • Patent number: 8593803
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device, includes a drive bracket and a slider mounted on the data storage device. The drive bracket includes a side piece in which a sliding groove is located. The sliding groove includes a first end and a second end. The second end is adjacent to an edge of the side piece. The first end is located on the side piece. A guiding surface is located at the first end. The guiding surface inclines from an inner surface of the side piece to an outer surface of the side piece. The slider slides in the sliding groove from the second end to the first end. The slider abuts the guiding surface. The guiding surface retains the slider at the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Jiao Guo, Tai-Bao Wu, Shu-Qiu Wang, Li-Fu Xu
  • Publication number: 20130308264
    Abstract: A holding frame includes a holder body, a printed circuit board, a rotatable cover, and a subsidiary hard disk drive assembly. The rotatable cover is rotatably connected to the holder body. The subsidiary hard disk drive assembly is slidably attached to the rotatable cover, and faces the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QING ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8587957
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a bracket and a locking member. The bracket includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm pivotable relative to the first clamping arm. A number of mounting pins extend from each of the first and second clamping arms. The second clamping arm includes a first hook. The locking member is pivotably mounted to the first clamping arm and includes a second hook. When the second clamping arm is pivoted towards the first clamping arm, the first hook of the second clamping arm drives the locking member to rotate, until the second hook engages with the first hook and the mounting pins engage in opposite sidewalls of the data storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Si-Wen Shu
  • Patent number: 8587940
    Abstract: A server includes a server enclosure having an accommodating room with a front area and a rear area and a top plate defining a first intake hole communicating with the accommodating room, a first component module and a second component module respectively at the front and rear areas, a first fan module and a second fan module in the accommodating room. The first fan module is for forcing air to flow from the front area to the rear area. The second fan module includes an air-guiding housing and a fan inside the air-guiding housing. The air-guiding housing has a second intake hole aligned with the first intake hole, and an exhaust hole opening toward the rear area. The fan draws air outside the server enclosure through the first and second intake holes, and blows the air toward the rear area through the exhaust hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20130301210
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a bracket, a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing, to provide mass storage capacity in the form of different mass storage devices. The bracket includes a first clipping plate and a second clipping plate substantially parallel to the first clipping plate. The first housing is configured to receive a first data storage device and is engaged between the first clipping plate and the second clipping plate. The second housing is configured to receive a second data storage device and is engaged between the first clipping plate and the second clipping plate. The third housing is configured to receive a third data storage device and is engaged between the first clipping plate and the second clipping plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHENG-HUNG LEE, LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 8582287
    Abstract: A drive carrier comprises a base adapted to receive a drive, two opposing sides extending from the base with each side having first and second stand-off receiving apertures that each receives a stand-off from a surface on which the drive carrier is positioned. The carrier comprises a handle coupled to each side via a hinge. The handle has a stand-off receiving notch associated with each side and each stand-off receiving notch receives one of the stand-offs when the drive carrier is locked in place on the surface. Each notch applies insertion and removal forces against the received stand-off during insertion and removal of the carrier. The hinge defines a plane through the hinges and parallel to the base. The handle pivots downward toward the plane and base to lock the drive carrier to the surface. When the drive carrier is in a locked position, the handle rests above the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Minh H. Nguyen, Kelly K. Smith, Kapil Rao Ganta Papa Rao Bala, Alan B. Doerr
  • Patent number: 8582288
    Abstract: A retaining mechanism, used for retaining an electronic component including a support bracket having an end part formed with an engaging hole, includes a mounting block having a mounting hole for receiving the end part of the support bracket, and a through hole communicating with the mounting hole. A seat body covers the mounting block, and has a bolt hole communicating with and disposed above the through hole, and a limiting slot communicating with one side of the bolt hole. A locking bolt includes a shank disposed slidably in the bolt hole, and a stopper block connected transversely to the bottom portion and slidable upward and downward along the limiting slot. The shank has a bottom portion adapted to engage releasably the engaging hole when the through hole is aligned with the engaging hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Chieh Cheng, Yao-Ting Lee, Li-Sheng Lin
  • Patent number: 8582286
    Abstract: A dock couples a removable data storage cartridge, for example an RDX cartridge, to a computing device. The dock includes a chassis having frontal dimensions configured to substantially match the nominal frontal dimensions of a low profile large format disk drive, such that the dock may reside in a bay in the computing device sized to receive a low profile large format disk drive. The dock may include a door that swings about an axis aligned with the height of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Tandberg Data Holdings S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Michael H. Ulrich
  • Patent number: 8576558
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a sliding member, a drive bracket, and a rotating member. The drive bracket includes a first side plate. A sliding groove is defined in the first side plate. The sliding member is received in the sliding groove. The rotating member is pivotally mounted to the first side plate. A curled piece and an arm are located on opposite ends of the rotating member. The arm defines a restricting room. The rotating member is adapted to rotate on the first side plate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the curled piece abuts the first side plate and is elastically deformed by the first side plate, and the sliding member is disengaged from the restricting room. In the second position, the curled piece is released, and the restricting room receives and restricts the sliding member therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Liang-Chin Wang, Jian Hu, Yu-Ming Xiao
  • Publication number: 20130286579
    Abstract: A storage node for a distributed object storage system, comprising a control board configured to receive a parameter for setting predetermined allowable temperature ranges through a serial port, and sending a signal through said serial port for indicating one or more of said measurements of temperatures lies outside said predetermined allowable ranges. The control board is further configured to receive a parameter for controlling the switching on or off the storage elements through said serial port by sending a signal through said serial port to indicate which storage elements is switched on or off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Amplidata NV
    Inventors: Kristof De Spiegeleer, Wim De Wispelaere
  • Patent number: 8570733
    Abstract: A fastening device for fastening a data storage device includes a rack and a fastening member. The rack includes a bottom plate to support the data storage device, and two stop tabs protruding up from the bottom plate to abut against a first sidewall of the data storage device. Two first pins respectively extend from the stop tabs to engage in two corresponding holes defined in the first sidewall of the data storage device. The fastening member includes a main body attached to the bottom plate to abut against a second sidewall of the data storage device, and a resilient portion extending from the main body. A second pin protrudes from the resilient portion to engage in a locking hole defined in the second sidewall of the data storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ling Long, Li-Ren Fu
  • Patent number: 8570750
    Abstract: An exemplary hard disk drive mount includes a casing and a fixing plate. The casing defines a receiving space configured for receiving hard disk drives therein. The casing defines through holes at one side thereof. The fixing plate includes bulges corresponding to the through holes. The fixing plate is attached to the side of the casing with the bulges respectively traversing through the through holes into the receiving space of the casing. The bulges are elastically deformable such that when a given one of the hard disk drives is received in the receiving space, corresponding ones of the bulges resiliently abut a side of the hard disk drive and exert a compressing force on the hard disk drive whereby the hard disk drive is fixed in the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsai-Yin Fang, Chao-Tang Wang
  • Patent number: 8570732
    Abstract: A hard disk device comprises a main portion and two pads connected to the main portion. The main portion includes a front end, a rear end opposite to the front end, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end, and the second side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end. Each pad includes a shank portion and a head portion connected to an end of the shank portion. The head portion includes a connecting portion connected to the shank portion and an external portion surrounding the connecting portion. The shank portion is fixedly inserted into a corresponding connecting hole. Portion of the external portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the main portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 8572430
    Abstract: Provided is a storage apparatus for providing a logical storage area as a data storage area to an external apparatus, comprising: a physical storage medium for creating the logical storage area; first and second storage control modules each of which is communicatively coupled to the physical storage medium to control data input/output processing between the external apparatus and the logical storage area; and first and second power supply modules each of which supplies power to the physical storage medium and the first and second storage control modules and includes a blower for generating a cooling airflow to cool down the physical storage medium and the first and second storage control modules, wherein the blower of the first power supply module generates a first cooling airflow which flows through the physical storage medium, the first storage control module, and the first power supply module, the blower of the second power supply module generates a second cooling airflow which flows through the physical s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikatsu Nakamura, Mitsuhide Sato, Nobuhiro Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 8570719
    Abstract: A fire resistant enclosure for a data storage device is provided. The enclosure includes an enclosure base comprising a base cap and a base body. The base body includes a bottom wall having a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a base cavity. The data storage device is positioned within the cavity. A fire resistant insulation material is positioned within the base cavity to encapsulate the data storage device. The base cap is coupled with the base body to enclose the data storage device within the enclosure base. The insulation material may be in intimate contact with the data storage device, or in contact with a moisture barrier surrounding the data storage device, wherein the insulation material acts as a heat sink for said data storage device to draw heat away from the data storage device to maintain a temperature of the data storage device within an acceptable operating range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: John D. Brush & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Terri P. Cleveland
  • Patent number: 8564971
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a hard disk drive includes a bottom plate, and two pairs of fixing members mounted on the bottom plate to sandwich the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive includes two opposite sidewalls, and a bottom wall connected between bottoms of the sidewalls. Two pairs of fixing holes are defined in the bottom wall. Each of the fixing members includes a base to support the hard disk drive, a resilient arm extending up from the base to engage with a corresponding one of the sidewalls of the hard disk drive, and a hook formed on a top of the resilient arm to engage with a top of the hard disk drive. A post extends up from each base, to engage in a corresponding one of the fixing holes of the hard disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 8564946
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an enclosure, one or more processors in the enclosure, and one or more memory modules in the enclosure. Disk storage drives are provided in an in-line arrangement within the enclosure such that a rear portion of one disk storage drive is adjacent a front portion of another disk storage drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Rachid M. Kadri, John R. Grady, David S. Blocker, Wanda L. Bloomfield, George D. Megason
  • Publication number: 20130271871
    Abstract: A base unit includes a base member and a connector. The base member includes a bottom plate portion, a window portion, and a first groove. The first groove is defined in an upper surface of the bottom plate portion around the window portion. The connector includes a board portion and an electrode terminal. The board portion is arranged on the upper surface of the bottom plate portion to cover the window portion and the first groove. The electrode terminal is arranged to overlap with the window portion in the axial direction. An adhesive is arranged between the upper surface of the bottom plate portion and the lower surface of the board portion. The adhesive is arranged to extend continuously in an annular or substantially annular shape around the window portion while being arranged in at least a portion of the first groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Nidec Corporation
    Inventors: Tsuchitsugu WATANABE, Tomohiro YOKOSAWA, Hirofumi TAKAYAMA, Takashi SHIMIZU, Sho FUKUHARA
  • Publication number: 20130271911
    Abstract: A fastening device for a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a bottom plate and two fastening members. Two protrusions protrude from the bottom plate. A positioning portion is fastened to the bottom plate. The positioning portion includes an operation tab. A block protrudes from the operation tab. Each fastening member includes a sidewall, and a top wall and a bottom wall extending from top and bottom sides of the sidewall. The top walls are fastened to a bottom of the HDD. Each bottom wall defines an engaging hole. The engaging hole includes a first hole and two second holes communicating with the first hole. When the HDD is being fastened, the HDD is slid to allow each protrusion to enter one of the second holes, and to allow the block to block a corresponding side of the HDD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130265711
    Abstract: An external hard drive includes a housing and a disk drive assembly received in the housing. A first magnet is located in the housing, and the disk drive assembly includes a second magnet opposite to the first magnet. Adjacent sides of the first magnet and the second magnet have the same polarity so that the first and second magnets repel each other, and the disk drive assembly is suspended over the first magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: QIANG CHEN
  • Patent number: 8553405
    Abstract: A dummy hard disk drive (HDD) is for arrangement in an electronic device. The dummy HDD includes a top plate, a first side plate, a bottom plate, and a second side plate which can be formed into either a rigid box, or into a thick flat plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 8553404
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure, a bracket for fixing a data storage device, and a resisting member. The bracket includes a base and a handle pivotably mounted to the base. The handle includes a pressing portion. The resisting member is pivotably mounted to the bracket. When the handle is rotated toward the base, the pressing portion of the handle presses a first portion of the resisting member to pivot the resisting member. A second portion of the resisting member extends through the bracket to resist against the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh-Hsiang Lin, Chih-Min Lin, Wen-Tang Peng