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US5490723A
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Disk array subsystem for use in a data processing system
Assignee: EMC Corp
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Filing: 1994-02-03
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Granted: 1996-02-13
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Expires: 2014-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A disk drive module adapted for use in a data processing system, the system including first and second disk drive module guide plates. The disk drive module comprises an elongated, generally rectangular frame. The top wall of the frame includes a fin slidably insertable into a groove formed on the second guide plate, and the bottom wall of the frame includes a T-bar slidably insertable into a channel formed on the first guide plate. The T-bar includes a detent which releasably engages a pawl formed in the channel for securing the T-bar within the channel. A 3.5 inch disk drive and a regulator card are mounted within the frame. The regulator card is mounted on the frame for movement in three directions using bifurcated squeezable snaps inserted through oversized holes formed in the regulator card. Each snap includes a tab which limits upward movement of the card.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward K. Driscoll
- 👤 Arthur R. Nigro
- 👤 Thomas D. Fillio
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-10-31 22:47
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/12; G11B33/125; G11B33/127; G11B33/128; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/184; G06F1/187; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/20536; H05K7/20554; H05K7/20572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A frame for holding a disk drive and a regulator card, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of snaps for use in mounting said regulator card thereon, each of said snaps being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A frame for holding a disk drive and a regulator card, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of snaps for use in mounting said regulator card thereon, each of said snaps being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The frame as claimed in claim 1 wherein said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure has a top surface length of approximately 290 mm, a bottom surface length of approximately 294 mm, a height of approximately 135 mm and a width of approximately 41.8 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The frame as claimed in claim 2 wherein said T-bar is sized to be slidably mounted in a channel having a width of about 16 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The frame as claimed in claim 3 wherein said front wall is shaped to receive a handle and is provided with a plurality of holes for the passage of air therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a bottom wall and a top wall, said bottom wall including a guide bar, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure also comprising a front wall, a rear wall and a side wall, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tap for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a bottom wall and a top wall, said bottom wall including a guide bar, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure also comprising a front wall, a rear wall and a side wall, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tap for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure having a top surface length of approximately 290 mm, a bottom surface length of approximately 294 mm, a height of approximately 135 mm and a width of approximately 41.8 mm, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure having a top surface length of approximately 290 mm, a bottom surface length of approximately 294 mm, a height of approximately 135 mm and a width of approximately 41.8 mm, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a bottom wall a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall and a top wall, said bottom wall including a guide bar, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a bottom wall a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall and a top wall, said bottom wall including a guide bar, said side wall being shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure having a top surface length of approximately 290 mm, a bottom surface length of approximately 294 mm, a height of approximately 135 mm and a width of approximately 41.8 mm, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall is shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
134 words
A frame for holding a disk drive, said frame comprising an elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure shaped to include a front wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall, said elongated, generally rectangular, unitary structure having a top surface length of approximately 290 mm, a bottom surface length of approximately 294 mm, a height of approximately 135 mm and a width of approximately 41.8 mm, said bottom wall including a longitudinally extending T-bar, said longitudinally extending T-bar including a detent, said top wall including a longitudinally extending fin, said side wall is shaped to include a plurality of bosses for use in mounting a regulator card thereon, each of said bosses being a bifurcated squeezable snap having a tab for limiting movement of the regulator card relative to said side wall.
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