Patent ID: 6507487
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
Apparatus for holding a drive unit within a computing system, whereinsaid apparatus comprises a frame of said computing system, including a pivotal mounting structure, a drive mounting structure for holding said drive unit, and a support bracket, said frame includes a ledge extending adjacent said drive mounting structure, said drive mounting structure is pivotally and removably mounted within said pivotal mounting structure, to move between an operating position holding said drive unit installed therein in an orientation with an interior end of said drive unit within said computing system and a service position holding said drive unit installed therein with said interior end extending outward from said computing system, said support bracket holds said drive mounting structure in said service position, said support bracket is pivotally mounted on said drive mounting structure to move between a position in which said support bracket lies against said drive mounting structure with said drive mounting structure in said operating position and a position in which said support bracket extends over said ledge with said drive mounting structure in said service position, said drive mounting structure includes cylindrical mounting surfaces extending outward from each of two opposite sides of said drive mounting structure, said cylindrical mounting surfaces are in coaxial alignment with one another, said pivotal mounting structure includes a pivotal mounting bracket extending adjacent each of said two opposite sides of said drive mounting structure, and said pivotal mounting brackets include slots having closed ends in which said cylindrical mounting surfaces extend and open ends through which said cylindrical mounting surfaces are withdrawn from said pivotal mounting brackets.