Patent ID: 6134115
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for securing a component in the chassis of a computer system comprising:a retaining bracket connected to the chassis of the computer system;a handle connected at a first end thereof to the component, the handle having a first and a second protrusion formed at the first end and a recess formed between the first and second protrusions, the handle having a release device at a second and thereof opposite the first end, the release device including a first member having a catch mounted thereon and a second member spaced from the first member and being flexibly movable toward the first member;the first protrusion engaging the retaining bracket at a first surface thereof to limit the component to a first insertion depth in response to the component being removably inserted into the chassis with the handle in an open position;the second protrusion engaging the retaining bracket at a second surface thereof and translating the component to a second insertion depth in response to the handle being moved to a closed position; andthe recess being configured to establish a clearance between the recess and the retaining bracket during movement of the handle between the open position and the closed position.