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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2003
Hui-Chu Huang, Taipei, TW;
Lite-On It Corporation, Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A locking mechanism of an external optical disk drive. The locking mechanism of an external optical disk drive with a cover and an upper housing comprises a curved extension portion, a fixing support, a gear mount, a motor, and a switch. The curved extension portion includes two posts and is positioned at the cover. The fixing support is fixed on upper housing and the cover is pivotally coupled to the upper housing. The gear mount is positioned on the upper housing and includes a gear train. The motor is fixed on the gear mount and connected to and driving the gear train. The switch sends command to stop or start the motor when any one of the posts contacts the switch.
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