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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 13, 1999
Vibora Sim, Pflugerville, TX (US);
Ty Robert Schmitt, Round Rock, TX (US);
Dell USA, L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for securing a removable component in a computer system includes a chassis for receiving the removable component. A resilient member is connected to the component and a handle is also connected to the component. The handle is movable to an open position and to a closed position. A catch is formed on the handle and the catch is engaged by the resilient member on the chassis to retain the handle in the closed position. A release member is connected to the handle. The release member is movable to deflect the resilient member so that the resilient member is disengaged from the catch to permit the handle to be moved to the open position.