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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 14, 1999
Paul V. Begley, Loveland, CO (US);
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
An optical disc drive having a cover member attached thereto is disclosed. The cover member serves to protect optical components located in the optical disc drive from shock, vibration, and contamination. The cover member is affixed to the optical disc drive in the proximity of the optical components. The optical disc drive moves the optical components under the cover member when the optical components are not required for the operation of the optical disc drive. The optical components are, thus, held in a secure position by the cover member, which protects the optical components from shock and vibration. The cover member provides additional protection for the optical components by removing the optical components from the reach of a user. In addition, the cover member blocks any harmful light emissions by the optical components from contacting the user.