Patent ID: 8251328
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for a data storage device, the mounting apparatus comprising: a bracket; a support member slidably mounted to the bracket; two first locking members pivotably mounted to two opposite ends of the support member, each first locking member comprises a first hook detachably locked to the support member, and a fixing pole; two second locking members each comprising a second hook fixed to a corresponding one of the ends of the support member, and a fixing portion; and two clamping members each mounted to a distal end of the fixing pole of a corresponding one of the first locking members and a distal end of the fixing portion of a corresponding one of the second locking members at a corresponding one of the ends of the support member; wherein when the first hooks of the first locking members are locked to the support member, the clamping members are folded to the support member, the support member is operable to be received in the bracket; and wherein when the support member is moved out of the bracket, the first hooks of the first locking members are operable to be disengaged from the support member, the first locking members are operable to rotate to drive the corresponding clamping members away from the support member, the data storage device is attached between the support member and the clamping members, the first locking members are rotated to make the first hooks locked to the support member, thereby the data storage device is sandwiched between the support member and the clamping members.