Segmented frame for a storage drive

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9274571
APP PUB NO 20150316964A1
SERIAL NO

14265567

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A segmented frame adapted to receive a storage drive is provided. The segmented frame in one example includes a plurality of linked frame segments configured to pivot with respect to each other and wrap around the storage drive, with a first frame segment and a last frame segment of the plurality of linked frame segments latching together to form a joined segmented frame and hold the storage drive, and a plurality of isolator cups trapped within the joined segmented frame and fitting over a corresponding plurality of mounting wings extending from the storage drive, wherein the plurality of isolator cups suspend the storage drive within the joined frame.

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  • WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albert, Glenn Douglas Longmont, US 1 11
Bell, Michael Stephen Colorado Springs, US 12 121
Niss, David William Boulder, US 7 42
Wilke, Jeffrey David Palmer Lake, US 10 72

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