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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2001
Filed:
May. 13, 1998
Applicant:
Inventor:
Joseph F. Novotny, Sioux City, IA (US);
Assignee:
Gateway 2000, Inc., North Sioux City, SD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 1/16 ; H05K 5/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 1/16 ; H05K 5/02 ;
Abstract
A computer component, such as a hard disk drive, is provided with a spring clip assembly. The spring clip has a spring bracket and a plurality of tabs for engaging with a divider panel disposed within a chassis of a computer. The plurality of tabs guide the hard disk drive into place as the hard disk drive is installed. A support bracket coupled with the hard disk drive couples with slots on a power supply housing, and anchors the hard disk drive as the spring bracket assembly engages with the divider panel. A release mechanism is provided with the spring clip assembly, thereby allowing for easy removal and installation of the hard disk drive.