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US 6,661,651 B1Granted
Mounting of data storage devices with compliant storage module covers
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorsHerbert J. Tanzer, Pete Capano, Richard B. Nelson, Brian Tsuyuki
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Abstract
Data storage systems are provided. A representative system includes a carrier that incorporates a frame and a cover. The frame includes a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, with the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate. The first and second rails also are adapted to receive the cover therebetween. Preferably, the cover is configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by the carrier. Other systems and devices also are provided.
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A system for mounting a data storage device to a chassis, said system comprising:
- a carrier having a frame and a cover, said frame including a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate, said first and second rails being adapted to receive said cover therebetween, said cover being configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by said carrier;
- wherein said cover includes a cover faceplate, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, said first and second sidewalls engaging opposite edges of said cover faceplate and extending outwardly therefrom such that said cover faceplate, said first sidewall and said second sidewall exhibit a generally C-shaped cross-section;
- wherein said second sidewall is attached to said cover faceplate by springs, said springs being adapted to deflect such that said second sidewall moves relative to said cover faceplate in response to a force that is smaller than that required to enable said first sidewall to move relative to said cover faceplate.
A system for mounting a data storage device to a chassis, said system comprising:
- a carrier having a frame and a cover, said frame including a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate, said first and second rails being adapted to receive said cover therebetween, said cover being configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by said carrier;
- wherein said cover includes a cover faceplate and a first sidewall extending outwardly therefrom, said first sidewall being attached to said cover faceplate by flexible members, said flexible members being adapted to enable said first sidewall to move longitudinally, laterally, and transversely relative to said cover faceplate;
- wherein said cover faceplate has holes formed therethrough, said holes being adapted to enable air to flow through said cover faceplate for cooling the data storage device.
A system for mounting a data storage device to a chassis, said system comprising:
- a carrier having a frame and a cover, said frame including a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate, said first and second rails being adapted to receive said cover therebetween, said cover being configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by said carrier;
- wherein said cover includes a cover faceplate, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, said first sidewall including blocking tabs extending outwardly therefrom, said blocking tabs being adapted to prevent installation of said carrier into a chassis lacking a corresponding key configuration.
A data storage system comprising:
- a chassis configured to mount at least one data storage device;
- and
- a carrier having a frame and a cover, said frame including a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate, said first and second rails being adapted to receive said cover therebetween, said cover being configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by said carrier;
- wherein said cover includes a cover faceplate, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, said first and second sidewalls engaging opposite edges of said cover faceplate and extending outwardly therefrom such that said cover faceplate, said first sidewall and said second sidewall exhibit a generally C-shaped cross-section;
- wherein said second sidewall is attached to said cover faceplate by flexible members, said flexible members being adapted to enable said second sidewall to move in at least one of longitudinally, laterally, and transversely relative to said cover faceplate, thereby enabling said cover to absorb at least a portion of stress applied thereto by changing the spatial relationship of said cover faceplate and said second sidewall in response to said stress.
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A data storage system comprising:
- a chassis configured to mount at least one data storage device;
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- a carrier having a frame and a cover, said frame including a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate, said first and second rails being adapted to receive said cover therebetween, said cover being configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by said carrier;
- wherein said carrier has a blocking tab, and wherein said chassis has a key, said key being configured to engage said blocking tab and prevent said carrier from being mounted to said chassis when said key engages said blocking tab, said blocking tab being configured to be at least partially removed from said carrier such that said key enables said carrier to mount to said chassis.
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