Locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer
AssigneeQuanta Computer Inc.
InventorMing-Hsiung Fang
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Abstract
A locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer, wherein the removable module is insertable into and removable from an internal bay of the portable computer. The locking and ejecting device includes a latch mechanism, a hot-plug controller, and a remove mechanism. The latch mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for locking the removable module in an assembled position. The hot-plug controller formed on the latch mechanism is for switching off a power unit before removing the removable module. The remove mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for removing the removable module from the assembled position to a disassembled position after the latch mechanism unlocks the removable module.
Claims16
A locking and ejecting device for a removable module in a portable computer having an internal bay, comprising:
- a latch mechanism, coupled to the internal bay, for locking the removable module in an assembled position;
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- a remove mechanism for removing the removable module from the assembled position to a disassembled position after the latch mechanism unlocks the removable module, wherein the remove mechanism is an L-shaped component for holding the removable module, the remove mechanism comprising:
- a push rod, parallel with a rear end of the removable module, for pushing the removable module outward;
- a push arm, perpendicular to the push rod and slidably coupled to the internal bay, for carrying the push rod;
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- an extension spring, coupling the remove mechanism and the portable computer, capable of providing a resistance to extension for homing the push rod.
A locking and ejecting device for a removable module in a portable computer having a internal bay comprising:
- a latch mechanism, coupled to the internal bay, for locking the removable module in an assembled position;
- a remove mechanism, coupled to the internal bay, for removing the removable module from the assembled position to a disassembled position after the latch mechanism unlocks the removable module, wherein the remove mechanism is an L-shaped component for holding the removable module, the remove mechanism comprising:
- a push rod, parallel with a rear end of the removable module, for pushing the removable module outward;
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- a push arm, perpendicular to the push rod and slidably coupled to the internal bay, for carrying the push rod;
- a first knob, disposed on a bottom surface of the portable computer and engaged with the latch mechanism, wherein the first knob is for pressing the latch mechanism to unlock the removable module;
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- a second knob, disposed on the bottom surface of the portable computer and engaged with the remove mechanism, wherein the second knob is for pressing the remove mechanism to outward push the removable module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.