Portable computer hard drive structures
First Claim
1. Mounting structures for a component having at least one support pin, comprising:
- at least one support member having an opening; and
an elastomeric support member having an outer portion that fits within the opening and an inner portion that has a hole that receives the pin, wherein the outer portion is softer than the inner portion.
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Abstract
Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.
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15 Claims
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1. Mounting structures for a component having at least one support pin, comprising:
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at least one support member having an opening; and an elastomeric support member having an outer portion that fits within the opening and an inner portion that has a hole that receives the pin, wherein the outer portion is softer than the inner portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. Mounting structures for an electronic device having a component and a housing, wherein the component has at least one support pin, the electronic device comprising:
at least one elastomeric support having an outer member that is secured to the housing and an inner member that has a hole that receives the pin, wherein the outer member is more flexible than the member portion. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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