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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 1991
Filed:
Feb. 03, 1989
Horst M Krenz, Bridgman, MI (US);
Zenith Data Systems Corporation, Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
Abstract
An installation mechanism for a removable computer drive module with a handle operated automatically engaging dual rack and pinion device. The pinions are carried by the handle which is pivotally mounted adjacent a module receiving opening in a console. The module carries a pair of rails that have the rack gears formed integrally at one end. After the handle is pivoted to an upward position, the module is inserted into the console and pushed forward engaging the handle pinions. Further pushing on the module causes driving engagement between the racks and the pinions forcing the handle to pivot downwardly. The connectors between the module and the console are engaged by grasping and rotating the handle further downwardly driving the module further into the console.