Patent ID: 7580253
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A retaining system for securing a drive within a housing, comprising: a drive; a housing; a pair of wire members formed of resilient material, the wire members attached to opposite sides of the drive; and a pair of latch members, each latch member comprising a securing portion and a flexible locking portion; the locking portion extending from the securing portion and away from the drive; and a locking tab, formed on the locking portion, that engages the housing, wherein each wire member helps secure one securing portion to the drive with one end thereof, and each wire secures to the drive directly with an opposite end thereof; wherein each wire member comprises a body portion and two legs at opposite ends of the body portion; the securing portion of the latch member secured by only one of the two legs extending therethrough.