US 2003/0206402 A1 · Systems for use with data storage devices

Abstract

Systems for mounting data storage devices to a chassises are provided. A representative system includes a filler carrier that incorporates a bezel. The bezel including a first snap configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the snap facilitates secure mounting of the filler carrier to a chassis by forming an interference fit with the chassis. In the unlatched position, the snap facilitates removal of the filler carrier from the chassis. The bezel of the filler carrier can be formed as a monolithic structure. Other systems and devices also are provided.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A system for use with a data storage device adapted to mount to a chassis, the chassis defining multiple cage slots, each of the cage slots being adapted to receive a data storage device, said system comprising:

a filler carrier having a bezel, said bezel including a first snap configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position such that, in said latched position, said snap facilitates secure mounting of said filler carrier to a chassis by forming an interference fit with the chassis and, in said unlatched position, said snap facilitates removal of said filler carrier from the chassis, said filler carrier lacking a data storage device.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

10/455,114Filed 4 Jun 2003

Priority

11 Dec 2001

Published

6 Nov 2003

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification2 codes

G11B 33/128
Mounting arrangements of constructional parts onto a chassis: of the plurality of recording/reproducing devices, e.g. disk drives, onto a chassis
G11B
Information storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer

Systems for use with data storage devices

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Systems for use with data storage devices

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Abstract

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