초록 ▼

A removable, EMI-shielding hard disk drive module for a notebook computer is pivotally insertable into the computer through an opening in the computer's base plate. Connectors fixedly mounted on the module and computer, respectively, mate when the module is fully inserted. A pin on the module cooper

A removable, EMI-shielding hard disk drive module for a notebook computer is pivotally insertable into the computer through an opening in the computer's base plate. Connectors fixedly mounted on the module and computer, respectively, mate when the module is fully inserted. A pin on the module cooperates with a movable cam on the computer to automatically lock the module in position when it is fully inserted, and to positively but smoothly disengage the connectors when the lock is released for removal of the module. To facilitate removal, the cam may lightly hold the module, after the connectors are disengaged, in a position where the module is easy to grasp and remove.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [6.] An apparatus for easily and securely inserting a disk drive into, and removing it from, an electronic device, in which said electronic device has a base plate with an opening formed therein, comprising:a) a drive module adapted to fixedly receive a disk drive, said drive

[ What is claimed is:] [6.] An apparatus for easily and securely inserting a disk drive into, and removing it from, an electronic device, in which said electronic device has a base plate with an opening formed therein, comprising:a) a drive module adapted to fixedly receive a disk drive, said drive module being insertable into said electronic device and fixedly carrying thereon a pin extending therefrom in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of insertion, said drive module having a retaining flange adapted to engage said base plate, and being insertable into said electronic device by pivoting it about said retaining flange while said retaining flange is engaged with said base plate;b) a releasable latching mechanism including a latching cam mounted on said electronic device for resilient movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to both said insertion direction and said pin, said latching cam being positioned to engage said pin during insertion of said drive module into said electronic device;c) said latching cam being arranged to capture and lock said pin when said drive module is fully inserted, to push said pin in a direction to remove said drive module from said electronic device when said latching cam is moved, and to support said drive module in a partly removed position with further movement of said latching cam.