Hard drive carrier
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1. A carrier for a storage device, comprising:
- a bezel having a first end and a second end; and
a cam lever having a first end pivotally coupled to the bezel proximate the first end of the bezel and a second end including a latch for coupling the cam lever to the bezel at a location proximate the second end of the bezel, wherein the latch comprises;
a first surface; and
a second surface positioned proximate the first surface;
wherein the first surface and the second surface may be pivoted relative to one another to reduce the distance between the first surface and the second surface for the purpose of coupling the cam lever to the bezel, andwherein the cam lever is comprised of a compliant material to permit the cam lever to be distended when the latch of the cam lever is coupled to the bezel.
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Abstract
A flexible drive carrier is disclosed. The drive carrier includes flexible elements that accommodate variations in sizes of hard drives as well as variations in computer chassis. The drive carrier forms a precise fit within a computer chassis. A drive carrier that does not accommodate a hard drive is also disclosed.
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12 Claims
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1. A carrier for a storage device, comprising:
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a bezel having a first end and a second end; and a cam lever having a first end pivotally coupled to the bezel proximate the first end of the bezel and a second end including a latch for coupling the cam lever to the bezel at a location proximate the second end of the bezel, wherein the latch comprises; a first surface; and a second surface positioned proximate the first surface; wherein the first surface and the second surface may be pivoted relative to one another to reduce the distance between the first surface and the second surface for the purpose of coupling the cam lever to the bezel, and wherein the cam lever is comprised of a compliant material to permit the cam lever to be distended when the latch of the cam lever is coupled to the bezel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A carrier for a storage device, comprising:
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a bezel having a first end and a second end; and a cam lever having a first end pivotally coupled to the bezel proximate the first end of the bezel and a second end including a latch for coupling the cam lever to the bezel at a location proximate the second end of the bezel, wherein the latch comprises; a first surface; and a second surface flexibly coupled to the first surface; and wherein the first surface and the second surface may be flexed relative to one another to decrease the distance between the first surface and the second surface for the purpose of coupling the cam lever to the bezel, and wherein the cam lever is comprised of a compliant material to permit the cam lever to be distended when the latch of the cam lever is coupled to the bezel. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A carrier for a storage device, comprising:
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a frame sized to receive the storage device; a bezel having a first end coupled to the frame and a second end coupled to the frame; and a cam lever having a first end pivotally coupled to the bezel proximate the first end of the bezel and a second end including a latch for coupling the cain lever to the bezel at a location proximate the second end of the bezel, wherein the latch comprises; a first surface; and a second surface flexibly coupled to the first surface; and wherein the first surface and the second surface may be flexed relative to one another to decrease the distance between the first surface and the second surface for the purpose of coupling the cam lever to the bezel, and wherein the cam lever is comprised of a compliant material to permit the cam lever to be distended when the latch of the cam lever is coupled to the bezel. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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