Patent ID: 6781827
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
Apparatus for mounting an electronic device, within a computing system, wherein said apparatus comprises:a stationary structure of said computing system, including a pivotal bearing structure and a first motion stopping surface; a pivoting mounting structure for mounting said electronic device, wherein said pivoting mounting structure is mounted within said pivotal bearing structure to move between an operating position within said computing system and a service position, wherein said pivoting mounting structure extends outward from said computing system; and a latching tab extending as a portion of said pivoting mounting structure to contact said first motion stopping surface as said pivoting mounting structure is moved from said service position toward said operating position, wherein said latching tab is formed to move into position to hold said pivoting mounting structure in said service position as said pivoting mounting structure is moved into said service position, and wherein said latching tab is released to permit movement of said pivoting structure into said operating position by holding said latching tab away from said first motion stopping surface as said pivoting mounting structure is moved from said service position toward said operating position.