Disk drive transport, clamping and testing
First Claim
1. A disk drive transporter for mounting a disk drive within a test slot, the disk drive transporter comprising:
- a frame configured to receive and support the disk drive, the frame comprising sidewalls configured to receive a disk drive therebetween and sized to be inserted into the test slot along with the disk drive; and
a clamping mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the sidewalls and comprising;
a first engagement element; and
a first actuator operable to initiate movements of the first engagement element, wherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element into clamping engagement with the test slot and the disk drive after the disk drive being supported by the frame has been substantially fully inserted into the test slot, thereby inhibiting independent movement between the disk drive, the disk drive transporter and the test slot during testing; and
wherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element out of clamping engagement with the test slot and the disk drive thereby allowing independent movement between the disk drive and the disk drive transporter.
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Abstract
A disk drive transporter, for transporting a disk drive and for mounting a disk drive within a test slot, includes a frame configured to receive and support a disk drive. The frame includes sidewalls configured to receive a disk drive therebetween and sized to be inserted into a test slot along with a disk drive. The frame also includes a clamping mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the sidewalls. The clamping mechanism includes a first engagement element and a first actuator operable to initiate movements of the first engagement element. The first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element into engagement with a test slot after a disk drive being supported by the frame is arranged in a test position in a test slot.
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20 Claims
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1. A disk drive transporter for mounting a disk drive within a test slot, the disk drive transporter comprising:
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a frame configured to receive and support the disk drive, the frame comprising sidewalls configured to receive a disk drive therebetween and sized to be inserted into the test slot along with the disk drive; and a clamping mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the sidewalls and comprising; a first engagement element; and a first actuator operable to initiate movements of the first engagement element, wherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element into clamping engagement with the test slot and the disk drive after the disk drive being supported by the frame has been substantially fully inserted into the test slot, thereby inhibiting independent movement between the disk drive, the disk drive transporter and the test slot during testing; and wherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element out of clamping engagement with the test slot and the disk drive thereby allowing independent movement between the disk drive and the disk drive transporter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A test slot assembly comprising:
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a test slot comprising;
a housing defining;
a test compartment, and an open end providing access to the test compartment; and
a disk drive transporter comprising;a frame configured to receive and support a disk drive, the frame comprising;
sidewalls configured to receive a disk drive therebetween and sized to be inserted into the test compartment along with a disk drive; and
a clamping mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the sidewalls and comprising;
a first engagement element; and
a first actuator operable to initiate movements of the first engagement element, wherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element into clamping engagement with the housing and the disk drive after the disk drive being supported by the frame has been substantially fully inserted into the test compartment, thereby inhibiting independent movement between the disk drive, the disk drive transporter and the test slot during testing; andwherein the first actuator is operable to move the first engagement element out of clamping engagement with the housing and the disk drive, thereby allowing independent movement between the disk drive and the disk drive transporter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A disk drive testing system comprising:
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automated machinery; and
a disk drive transporter comprising;a frame configured to receive and support a disk drive, the frame comprising sidewalls configured to receive a disk drive therebetween and sized to be inserted into a test slot along with a disk drive; and a clamping mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the sidewalls and comprising;
a first engagement element, and a first actuator operable to;
initiate movement of the first engagement element into clamping engagement with the test slot after the disk drive being supported by the frame has been substantially fully inserted into the test slot thereby inhibiting independent movement between the disk drive, the disk drive transporter and the test slot during testing, and initiate movement the first engagement element out of clamping engagement with the test slot thereby allowing independent movement between the disk drive and the disk drive transporter,wherein the automated machinery is configured to control operation of the clamping mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Specification