Apple Inc.

Dan Riccio

Jonathan P Ive

Daniele De Iuliis

Daniel J Coster

Tang Yew Tan

Sung Hoon Kim

Douglas Lea Heirich

Steven W Holmes

Chiew-Siang Goh

Rick Mariano

Thomas J Misage

Jeremy Yaekel

Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.

Quick release structures for a computer

Growing community of inventors

Los Gatos, CA, United States of America

Dan Riccio