Patent ID: 7911777
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer drive support for removably integrating a computer drive with a computer chassis, comprising: a first side support panel that is an integrally-formed structure such that said first side support panel is of one-piece construction and such that there are no joints in said first side support panel, wherein said first side support panel is interconnectable with a computer chassis and slidably receives a computer drive, wherein said first side support panel comprises: a second side support panel that is spaced from said first side support panel, wherein said first side support panel further comprises first and second slots that each intersect with said computer drive installation slot in proximity to said first and second contacts, respectively, wherein said computer drive support further comprises first and second biasing elements, wherein said first biasing element comprises said first contact and a first flexible section that is collectively defined by said first slot and said computer drive installation slot, wherein said first contact moves along with said first flexible section as the computer drive is installed in said computer drive support, wherein said second biasing element comprises said second contact and a second flexible section that is collectively defined by said second slot and said computer drive installation slot, and wherein said second contact moves along with second flexible section as the computer drive is installed in said computer drive support.