Patent ID: 6049452
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
An apparatus for performing computer operations with control circuitry, the apparatus comprising:a case having a bay for receiving a drive of a mass storage device, and for containing the control circuitry therein;a modular drive unit for receiving mass storage devices therein electrically connected to the control circuitry in the case; anda mechanical latching mechanism between the modular drive unit and the case to allow the drive unit to be readily attached to and detached from the case and including a latch operator that is manually slidable between latched and unlatched positions; anda cover member that is slidable between first and second positions when the modular drive unit is attached to the case both the drive in the case bay and the latch operator are accessible in the first position to allow the latch operator to be manually slid between its latched and unlatched positions and are inaccessible in the second position.