Patent ID: 6744626
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
A mounting apparatus for disk drive devices, comprising:a first bracket having a mounting wall with a pivot extending therefrom; a crank pivotably attached on the mounting wall, the crank defining a pivot hole pivotably receiving the pivot, the crank having a protrusion extending from an end thereof; and a second bracket having a top wall slidably mounted under the mounting wall, the top wall defining a sliding slot slidably receiving the protrusion of the crank, the top wall having at least one engaging means, wherein when the crank is rotated about the pivot from a first position to a second position, the protrusion rotates about the pivot and pushes the second bracket to slide relative to the first bracket, thereby causing the at least one engaging means of the second bracket to engage with the first bracket.