Patent ID: 8559188
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus comprising: a chassis comprising a bottom plate; a mounting tray received in the chassis, the mounting tray securing a first end of an expansion card; a supporting tray attached to the chassis and supporting a second end of an expansion card; the supporting tray comprising a supporting plate substantially parallel to the bottom plate and a pivoting portion perpendicularly extending from the supporting plate, the pivoting portion comprising a blocking portion, and the blocking portion comprising a front side and a back side opposite to the front side; a securing member rotatably attached to the pivoting portion; the securing member comprising a driving portion; wherein the securing member is rotatable relative to the supporting tray between a locked position and an unlocked position; if the securing member is located in the locked position, the driving portion abuts the front side of the blocking portion, and the securing member and the supporting tray cooperatively secure the second end of the expansion card therebetween; and if the securing member is located in the unlocked position, the driving portion abuts the back side of the blocking portion, and the securing member is disengaged from the second end of the expansion card.