Toolless hot swappable storage module

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9098249
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13931815

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A toolless hot-swappable storage module system includes a base plate for mounting within a computer enclosure and a toolless hot-swappable storage module. The storage module includes a sled that is removably coupled to the base plate. The storage module further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that is disposed on the sled. The PCB includes a plurality of storage media connectors, a PCB signal and power connectors. The storage module also includes a support frame disposed on the PCB. The support frame includes a plurality of support members that are disposed perpendicular to the PCB. Each support member has a first edge and a second edge and includes a plurality of dividers disposed in parallel rows. The support frame also includes a sidewall that is disposed across the first edge of the support members.

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  • RPX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Van, Pelt Kevin Lee Longmont, US 12 46
Vega, Michael J Longmont, US 8 35

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