Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Quick release structures for a computer
- Patent Title (中): 电脑快速释放结构
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Application No.: US11747825Application Date: 2007-05-11
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Publication No.: US08425286B2Publication Date: 2013-04-23
- Inventor: Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iuliis , Chiew-Siang Goh , Douglas L. Heirich , Steven Holmes , Jonathan Ive , Sung Kim , Rick Mariano , Thomas J. Misage , Dan Riccio , Tang Yew Tan , Jeremy Yaekel
- Applicant: Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iuliis , Chiew-Siang Goh , Douglas L. Heirich , Steven Holmes , Jonathan Ive , Sung Kim , Rick Mariano , Thomas J. Misage , Dan Riccio , Tang Yew Tan , Jeremy Yaekel
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP
- Main IPC: H05K5/00
- IPC: H05K5/00 ; H05K7/20

Abstract:
Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070242426A1 QUICK RELEASE STRUCTURES FOR A COMPUTER Public/Granted day:2007-10-18
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