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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 28, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Andrew McAnally, Georgetown, TX (US);
Stephen Cook, Georgetown, TX (US);
Blake West, Austin, TX (US);
Assignee:
Dell Computer Corporation, Austin, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
361685 ; 361725 ;
Abstract
A computer system includes a chassis and a hard disk drive mounting bracket rotatably attached to the chassis. A portion of the bracket includes a resilient surface formed therewith and extending into sliding engagement with the chassis. An alignment tab is attached to the bracket and extends therefrom into engagement with a groove in the chassis for guiding the bracket to a secured position. A securing tab is attached to the bracket and extends therefrom for engaging the chassis and securing the bracket in the secured position.