G11B33/00

Fan noise attenuation at hard disk drive in rack-mount

A sound-attenuation part, such as for use in a rack-mount server, is configured for insertion into an orifice of a backplane to which at least one data storage device is coupled. The sound-attenuation part may include one or more pipes extending from a mounting portion. The sound-attenuation part helps to attenuate acoustic noise, such as from a cooling fan, which might otherwise reach the data storage device, such as through airflow orifices constituent to a backplane that is positioned between the fan and the storage device, while maintaining enough airflow through the backplane for system cooling purposes. Thus, degradation of the head positioning accuracy within the storage device, caused by the forces associated with this acoustic noise, may be reduced.

Data storage device housing components having a polymeric element attached to a surface thereof

The present disclosure relates to a data storage device housing component (and related data storage devices) that include a polymeric element attached to a surface thereof. The polymeric element includes a polymeric matrix and a plurality of nanofiller elements dispersed within the polymeric matrix to increase the thermal conductivity of the polymeric element as compared to a polymeric element that does not include the plurality of nanofiller elements. Also disclosed are related methods.

Storage medium accommodating apparatus, industrial computer, and method

A storage medium accommodating apparatus for accommodating at least one storage medium of an industrial computer is provided. The accommodating unit includes at least one side wall including at least one guide groove, where the at least one guide groove includes an engagement section; and at least one support unit, where the at least one storage medium may be accommodated inside the at least one support unit, the at least one support unit includes a guide rail that is supported in a manner of being movable on the at least one guide groove, the at least one support unit includes an elastically deformable counter-engagement section, and the counter-engagement section is automatically engaged into the engagement section in a shape-fitting manner in a state that the at least one support unit is pushed into the accommodating unit.

Cooling fan assembly and guidance track for installing and removing a cooling fan

An apparatus includes a fan having a fan housing with guidance members extending from opposing sides of the housing, wherein the fan housing has a depth that is less than a height and width. A handle is pivotably coupled to the fan housing, and guidance tracks are positioned on opposing sides of an open channel. Each of the guidance tracks has a first track portion extending from a first face of a chassis in a first direction into the chassis and a second track portion extending from the first track portion in a second direction. The guidance members move along the corresponding guidance tracks, wherein the fan housing moves along the first track portion in a sideways orientation and reaches an operating orientation in the second track portion.

Cooling fan assembly and guidance track for installing and removing a cooling fan

An apparatus includes a fan having a fan housing with guidance members extending from opposing sides of the housing, wherein the fan housing has a depth that is less than a height and width. A handle is pivotably coupled to the fan housing, and guidance tracks are positioned on opposing sides of an open channel. Each of the guidance tracks has a first track portion extending from a first face of a chassis in a first direction into the chassis and a second track portion extending from the first track portion in a second direction. The guidance members move along the corresponding guidance tracks, wherein the fan housing moves along the first track portion in a sideways orientation and reaches an operating orientation in the second track portion.

STORAGE COVER PLATE AND STORAGE CHASSIS USING THE SAME

The present disclosure provides a storage cover plate and a storage chassis using the same. The storage cover plate is covered on a storage chassis for accommodating a plurality of storages, wherein the storage cover plate comprises a plurality of closely arranged sub-covers, the plurality of closely arranged sub-covers each corresponds to a row of storages respectively, the plurality of the sub-covers each is capable of sliding along edges of the storage chassis, and the outermost sub-cover is locked with the storage chassis through a locking part. If one of storages needs to be operated, an unlocking operation is performed first and then the sub-cover above the storage is pushed, so that the storage below the sub-cover can be operated directly. The present disclosure is easy to install and convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain, therefore achieving high economical efficacy and practicability.

QUICK-RELEASING MECHANISM AND RELATED ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
20190182977 · 2019-06-13 ·

A quick-releasing mechanism is applied to an electronic apparatus. The quick-releasing mechanism includes a central axle, an ejecting component, and a locking component. The ejecting component is slidably disposed on the central axle, and has a supporting portion configured to support a bracket, and a first inclined guiding structure disposed under the supporting portion. The locking component includes a base, a second inclined guiding structure, a pressing portion, and a pushing portion. The base is rotatably disposed on the central axle. The second inclined guiding structure is disposed on the base and slidably abuts against the first inclined guiding structure to lift and lower-down the supporting portion. The pressing portion is disposed on the base to clip the bracket with the supporting portion. The pushing portion is disposed by the base and is pushed for rotation of the base.

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
20190171257 · 2019-06-06 ·

An example mounting assembly is provided herein. The mounting assembly includes a first cage, a second cage, a rail member, a rigid cable member, a latch member, and a lock mechanism. The rail member to move the first cage and the second cage between an installed position, an access position, and a transitional position. The rigid cable member to move with the first cage and the second cage along the rail member. The latch member to retain the first cage and the second cage in the installed position. The lock mechanism to hold the second cage in the access position.

DIVIDER WITH CAPTIVE SHOCK MOUNTS FOR STORAGE ENCLOSURE
20190156865 · 2019-05-23 ·

Provided herein are systems and apparatus for capturing a shock mount in a storage enclosure divider. In one implementation, a divider assembly comprises a divider guide comprising a plurality of alignment stops configured to engage an alignment feature of a device carrier, a front top divider coupled to the divider guide, a rear top divider coupled to the divider guide, and a grommet assembly coupled to the divider guide and to the front top divider and to the rear top divider. The front and rear top dividers comprise pluralities of alignment stop apertures and grommet apertures formed therein with respective alignment stops extending therethrough. Each alignment stop aperture of the rear top divider has a respective alignment stop of the plurality of alignment stops extending therethrough. The grommet assembly comprises a pair of grommets, each extending through a respective grommet aperture.

TOOL-LESS MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR HARD DISK DRIVE AND STORAGE DEVICE USING THE SAME

A hand-mountable mounting apparatus for hard disk drives (HDD) and storage devices using HDD includes a tray defining an installation space for the hard disk drive and a locking unit. The tray includes a hook. A bracket of the locking unit includes defines a first locking slot corresponding to the hook and a sliding plate defining a second locking slot corresponding to the hook and the first locking slot. The sliding plate is slidable between an unlock position, where the hook is free to withdraw, and a lock position, where the first locking slot and the second locking slot are not aligned and the hook is latched by the sliding plate.