US6231145B1
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Mobile rack assembly for hard disk driver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-11-09
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Granted: 2001-05-15
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Expires: 2019-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A mobile rack assembly for hard disk driver comprising a mounting bracket having two aluminum extrusion plates formed on both sides thereof and each having a guiding rail; and a mobile rack arranged within the mounting bracket and having an aluminum extrusion stage which has a plurality of sliding rails corresponding to the guiding rail on two lateral sides thereof; the aluminum extrusion stage having two recesses on upper side thereof and for mounting of an aluminum extrusion cover. The aluminum extrusion cover has a plurality of heat dissipation grooves on the top surface thereof and a locking hole. To mount the mobile rack, the mobile rack is inserted into the mounting bracket with the sliding rails lying against the guiding rail until he mobile rack reaches the rear end of the mounting bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Shen-Yi Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:09
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/12; G11B33/121; G11B33/123; G11B33/124; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/184; G06F1/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A portable rack assembly for supporting a hard disk drive in electromagnetic interference shielded manner comprising: (a) a mounting bracket defining a first compartment, said mounting bracket including at least a pair of aluminum extrusion plates extending along opposed sides thereof, each said aluminum extrusion plate having formed thereon a guiding rail protruding into said first compartment; and, (b) a mobile rack received in said first compartment of said mounting bracket, said mobile rack including: (1) an aluminum extrusion stage defining a second chamber for housing the hard disk drive, said aluminum extrusion stage having a substantially solid bottom side and a pair of lateral sides extending upward therefrom, said bottom side having formed therein a plurality of elongate heat dissipation grooves spaced one from another, each said lateral side having formed thereon a plurality of sliding rails for slidably engaging said guiding rails of said mounting bracket; and, (2) an aluminum extrusion cover detachably coupled to said aluminum extrusion stage for enclosing said second chamber, said aluminum extrusion cover having formed on a substantially solid top surface thereof a plurality of elongate heat dissipating grooves spaced one from another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A portable rack assembly for supporting a hard disk drive in electromagnetic interference shielded manner comprising: (a) a mounting bracket defining a first compartment, said mounting bracket including at least a pair of aluminum extrusion plates extending along opposed sides thereof, each said aluminum extrusion plate having formed thereon a guiding rail protruding into said first compartment; and, (b) a mobile rack received in said first compartment of said mounting bracket, said mobile rack including: (1) an aluminum extrusion stage defining a second chamber for housing the hard disk drive, said aluminum extrusion stage having a substantially solid bottom side and a pair of lateral sides extending upward therefrom, said bottom side having formed therein a plurality of elongate heat dissipation grooves spaced one from another, each said lateral side having formed thereon a plurality of sliding rails for slidably engaging said guiding rails of said mounting bracket; and, (2) an aluminum extrusion cover detachably coupled to said aluminum extrusion stage for enclosing said second chamber, said aluminum extrusion cover having formed on a substantially solid top surface thereof a plurality of elongate heat dissipating grooves spaced one from another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket further includes a plastic front frame fastened to front portions of said aluminum extrusion plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein said front frame includes a rotary lock mounted thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket further includes a plastic rear frame fastened to rear portions of said aluminum extrusion plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said aluminum extrusion stage of said mobile rack describes a substantially U-shaped sectional contour.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein each said lateral side of said mobile rack aluminum extrusion stage has formed therein a plurality of holes for the escape of heat therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said aluminum extrusion cover of said mobile rack has formed therein a locking hole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said mobile rack further includes a plastic handle frame coupled to a front portion of said aluminum extrusion stage, said handle frame having formed at an upper portion thereof a hook for releasably engaging said locking hole of said aluminum extrusion cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said mobile rack further includes a plastic handle frame coupled to a front portion of said aluminum extrusion stage, said handle frame having formed at an upper portion thereof a hook for releasably engaging said locking hole of said aluminum extrusion cover, and at a lateral portion thereof a locking hole for engaging said rotary lock of said mounting bracket front frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The portable rack assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said mobile rack further includes a plastic rear frame member fastened to a rear portion of said aluminum extrusion stage.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-05-14 | 2004-11-13 | 2005-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-14 | 2008-11-13 | 2009-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-05-14 | 2012-11-13 | 2013-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |