Toolless data storage device carrier
AssigneeSeagate Technology LLC
InventorsKevin Van Pelt, Christopher E. Schroeder, Charles P. Morris
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Abstract
A data storage enclosure can house and electrically connect to multiple data storage devices respectively secured by a carrier. A toolless data storage device carrier can be configured with a data storage device disposed between first and second rails and a clip physically contacting each rail while spanning the data storage device. The clip being shaped to continuously force each rail into contact with the data storage device.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a data storage device disposed between first and second rails, each rail comprising a recess protrusion extending from a first side and a capture protrusion extending from a second side, the first and second sides being opposite;
- and
- a clip physically contacting the securing protrusion of each rail and spanning the data storage device, the clip shaped to continuously force the capture protrusion of each rail into contact with different respective apertures of the data storage device.
An apparatus comprising a data storage device disposed between first and second rails, each rail having at least one capture protrusion extending into an aperture of the data storage device, a clip physically contacting and fitting around a securing protrusion of each rail and spanning the data storage device, the clip shaped to continuously force each capture protrusion into the aperture of the data storage device, each securing protrusion facing away from the rail and the data storage device and having an installation surface angled away from the rail.
A method comprising:
- positioning a data storage device between first and second rails, each rail comprising a recess protrusion extending from a first side and a capture protrusion extending from a second side, the first and second sides being opposite;
- contacting the securing protrusion of each rail with a first clip, the first clip spanning the data storage device;
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- forcing the capture protrusion of each rail into contact with different respective apertures of the data storage device with the first clip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.