Patent ID: 7542279
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for a data storage device, at least one mounting hole defined in the data storage device, the mounting apparatus comprising: a bracket for accommodating the data storage device, the bracket comprising a side plate forming a cantilever thereon, and a receiving portion formed at a free end of the cantilever; and a locking latch pivotally attached to the side plate of the bracket for securing the data storage device in the bracket, a projecting portion extending from the locking latch, and received by the receiving portion of the cantilever, at least one securing member formed on the locking latch, the locking latch having an initial position parallel to the side plate; wherein, the cantilever is deformed by the projecting portion of the locking latch when the locking latch is pivoted away from the side plate, thus creating a potential elastic energy that pushes the locking latch to move back to the initial position, thereby forcing the at least one securing member to engage into the at least one mounting hole of the data storage device.