Patent ID: 6843674
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A method for connecting to an SATA storage component comprising: a chassis having an interior and an exterior, and a wall portion provided with an opening, inserting an SATA compatible connector, provided with a first circumferential restraining flange and a second circumferential restraining flange spaced from the first circumferential restraining flange, into the opening in the wall portion, wherein an interior surface of the first circumferential restraining flange faces a first surface of the wall portion and an interior surface of the second circumferential restraining flange faces a second surface of the wall portion; and inserting an SATA storage component into the chassis such that it connects with the SATA compatible connector, whereby the first and second flanges allow the SATA compatible connector to float in a limited fashion in both a vertical and a horizontal direction within the opening resulting in a self-alignment between the SATA compatible connector and the SATA storage component.