US5797667A
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Hard disk case mounting structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-07-31
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Granted: 1998-08-25
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Expires: 2016-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A hard disk case mounting structure includes an auxiliary stop bar provided at either side of a front end of a hard disk frame for preventing a pull handle on a case of the hard disk frame from being forcefully pulled up, thereby protecting the hard disk lock. Besides, the relative movement between the pull handle and the auxiliary stop bar may result in a counter force between the case and a mounting frame to cause two connecting ports to be separated to permit smooth removal of the hard disk.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching Hsiu Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:45
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/12; G11B33/121; G11B33/123; G11B33/124; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A hard disk case mounting structure comprising a case provided with a pull handle at a front end thereof, said pull handle being provided with an indented triangular stop portion at either lateral side thereof, said case having an indented securing element provided on both lateral side walls thereof, said securing element receiving a substantially L-shaped auxiliary stop bar which is secured in said securing element by means of a pivot and may rotate through a suitable angle, said securing element having a rear side wall configured to match the shape of said auxiliary stop bar, said auxiliary stop bar being provided with an indented triangular stop portion at an upper lateral side thereof; and a mounting frame provided with two protrudent rails at both inner side walls thereof respectively, said rails being configured to curve downwardly at their extreme ends such that when said pull handle is turned to push said auxiliary stop bar said auxiliary bar in turn presses against said rails to permit smooth removal of the hard disk; said auxiliary stop bar further having an inner side thereof configured to be slanting such that, when a rotary rod of a hard disk lock forces said pull handle to be positioned in the process of locking said auxiliary stop bar has a notch thereof lying close against said stop portion of said pull handle to prevent said pull handle from being pulled upwardly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A hard disk case mounting structure comprising a case provided with a pull handle at a front end thereof, said pull handle being provided with an indented triangular stop portion at either lateral side thereof, said case having an indented securing element provided on both lateral side walls thereof, said securing element receiving a substantially L-shaped auxiliary stop bar which is secured in said securing element by means of a pivot and may rotate through a suitable angle, said securing element having a rear side wall configured to match the shape of said auxiliary stop bar, said auxiliary stop bar being provided with an indented triangular stop portion at an upper lateral side thereof; and a mounting frame provided with two protrudent rails at both inner side walls thereof respectively, said rails being configured to curve downwardly at their extreme ends such that when said pull handle is turned to push said auxiliary stop bar said auxiliary bar in turn presses against said rails to permit smooth removal of the hard disk; said auxiliary stop bar further having an inner side thereof configured to be slanting such that, when a rotary rod of a hard disk lock forces said pull handle to be positioned in the process of locking said auxiliary stop bar has a notch thereof lying close against said stop portion of said pull handle to prevent said pull handle from being pulled upwardly.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-08-24 | 2002-02-23 | 2002-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-24 | 2006-02-23 | 2006-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-24 | 2010-02-23 | 2010-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |