Patent ID: 8083197
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device defining a screw hole in a side of the data storage device, the mounting apparatus comprising: a bracket to receive the data storage device, the bracket defining an opening for the data storage device passing therethrough to enter into or retract out of the bracket; a holder attached to the bracket and adjacent to the opening; wherein the holder is movable between a first position where the holder extends to the opening to block the data storage device, and a second position where the holder departs from the opening to enable the data storage device enter into or retract out of the bracket through the opening; wherein the holder comprises a resilient arm and an operating member fixed to the resilient arm, the resilient arm comprises a first end fixed to the bracket, and a second end connected to the operating member, the operating member is biased by the resilient arm to block the opening of the bracket when the holder is in the first position; wherein the holder further comprises an abutting member fixed to the resilient arm and adjacent to the operating member, the abutting member extends into the bracket and contacts the data storage device when the holder is in the first position; and wherein the abutting member comprises a connecting bar and an abutting bar, the connecting bar comprises a first end fixed to the resilient arm, the abutting bar extends from a second end of the connecting bar and forms an abutting protrusion to engage into the screw hole of the data storage device.