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Storage device carrier ejection spring

  • US 8,840,095 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2012
  • Issued: 09/23/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A spring for ejecting a storage device module from a chassis, comprising:

  • a first end, wherein the first end is held captive when the spring is installed in the chassis;

    a second end, opposite the first end; and

    a body, between the first and second ends, the body formed with serpentine bends proceeding linearly between the first and second ends and in a common plane with the first end, the second end oriented orthogonal to the common plane,wherein the spring is in expansion when the storage device module is fully inserted into the chassis, wherein the second end of the spring pushes against the storage device module when the storage device module is fully inserted into the chassis, wherein the spring exerts force outward from the chassis when expanded.

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