Patent ID: 8941997
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A retaining apparatus for retaining a computer server on a server cabinet; comprising: an outer case configured to be secured to the computer server; an inner case movably received in the outer case; a rotation element including a sleeve, a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm; all of the first arm, the second arm, and the third connected to the sleeve; the sleeve rotatably received in the outer case; the first arm and the third arm movably received in the outer case, and the third arm engaging with the inner case; the second arm exposed out of the outer case; and an operation mechanism including a first elastic element, the first elastic element mounted on the rotation element and secured on the first arm; and wherein when the inner case reaches a first position in the outer case, the inner case resists the third arm and drives the rotation element to rotate, the second arm and the outer case is driven to clamp a portion of the server cabinet and secure the retaining apparatus to the server cabinet, and the first elastic element is deformed; and when the inner case reaches a second position in the outer case, the inner case releases the third arm, the first elastic element rebounds and drives the rotation element to rotate, and the second arm and the outer case release the clamped portion of the server cabinet.