Patent ID: 6646871
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device in a computer enclosure, the mounting apparatus comprising:a first bracket adapted to be secured to the computer enclosure, the first bracket comprising a main wall; a second bracket removably attached to the main wall of the first bracket, the second bracket comprising a top wall and two side walls; a securing device movably secured to the main wall of the first bracket, the securing device comprising a securing member and an elastic member; and complementary latching means disposed at the second bracket and at the securing member, the latching means comprising a latch and a complementary locking slot, wherein when the elastic member is compressed between the securing member and the first bracket, the latch snappingly engages in the locking slot; and when the securing device is pushed in a first direction, the latch is released from the locking slot and the second bracket can be pulled away from the securing device in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.