Patent ID: 8376760
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: G06F,H01R

Abstract:
1. A memory system, comprising: a removable memory unit (RMU) bay, the RMU bay comprising a first doorway and a first hinged door, the first hinged door being biased in a closed position to close the first doorway and configured to open inward toward the interior of the RMU bay; a data transfer module comprising a first electrical connector, the first electrical connector being housed in the interior of the RMU bay and being exposed when the first hinged door is opened; and an RMU comprising a housing and a computer readable storage medium coupled to a second electrical connector configured to mate with the first electrical connector, the computer readable storage medium and second electrical connector disposed within the housing, and the housing comprising a second doorway and a second hinged door, the second hinged door being biased in a closed position to close the second doorway and configured to open toward the interior of the RMU to expose the second electrical connector; wherein the first hinged door is configured to be opened by contact with the RMU housing during insertion of the RMU through the first doorway, and wherein the second hinged door is configured to be opened by contact with the first electrical connector after the RMU is inserted through the first doorway.