Patent ID: 6931706
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: G11B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A jig assembly for preparing a disk drive for mounting in a computer, the jig assembly comprising: a disk drive receiving bay arranged to receive a disk drive in a first datum position and to receive a pair of side rails each in a second datum position, the side rails to be fixed to respective edges of the disk drive, each side rail having a captive screw-threaded fixing device in register with a respective screw-threaded hole in the edge of the disk drive; at least one powered screwdriver on each side of the bay, each screwdriver having a tool bit in register with a respective screw-threaded fixing device when a respective side rail is in the second datum position, each screwdriver mounted for movement towards and away from the respective side rail such that the tool bit can engage and turn the screw-threaded fixing device; and a respective first actuator for advancing each screwdriver towards the respective side rail such that the tool bit engages the respective screw-threaded fixing device, rotation of the tool bit causing the screw-threaded fixing device to be advanced into the screw-threaded hole in the respective edge of the disk drive whereby the side rail is retained tight against the edge of the disk drive, and for thereafter retracting the screwdriver.