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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1998
David M. Balzaretti, Olympia, WA (US);
Michael K. Goodman, Thornton, CO (US);
Paul C. Van Note, University Place, WA (US);
Ron D. Egger, Olympia, WA (US);
Chris H. Hanes, Olympia, WA (US);
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A computer peripheral device retention apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame, a control arm slidably coupled to the frame, and first and second locking arms operably coupled to the control arm. A release button is received within the frame and is in operable association with the control arm. A release trigger arm is pivotally attached to the frame and a control arm latch is connected to the control arm at a first end and is releasably coupled to the release trigger arm at a second end. An ejection mechanism is attached to a rear end of the frame. A backplane printed circuit board is also attached to the rear end of the frame and an electrical control system is coupled to the backplane printed circuit board. A solenoid assembly is coupled to the electrical control system and is releasably coupled to the control arm.