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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2013
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Daniel J. Coster, San Francisco, CA (US);
Daniele G. De Iuliis, San Francisco, CA (US);
Chiew-Siang Goh, San Jose, CA (US);
Douglas L. Heirich, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Steven W. Holmes, Cupertino, CA (US);
Jonathan P. Ive, San Francisco, CA (US);
Sung H. Kim, Cupertino, CA (US);
Ricardo A. Mariano, Hayward, CA (US);
Thomas J. Misage, San Francisco, CA (US);
Daniel J. Riccio, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Tang Y. Tan, San Francisco, CA (US);
Jeremy Yaekel, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.