Patent ID: 8118271

Claim:
A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device, the mounting apparatus comprising: a bracket comprising a sidewall defining at least one clamping hole; a receiving rack configured to receive the data storage device; and a latching unit pivotally mounted to the receiving rack, the latching unit comprising: a fitting member; a locking member pivotally mounted to the fitting member; a latching block extending from the locking member to operably latch with the receiving rack; a contact member slidably attached to the fitting member; the contact member comprising at least one latching tab, and a pushrod opposite to the at least one latching tab; wherein the at least one latching tab is capable of engaging in the at least one clamping hole, the pushrod is capable of abutting the locking member; and a first resilient member, opposite ends of the first resilient member resisting the contact member and the locking member; wherein when the at least one latching tab is moved away from the at least one clamping hole of the bracket and engages with the sidewall of the bracket, the first resilient member is deformed, the pushrod is moved to rotate the locking member, resulting in the latching block disengaging from the receiving rack, thereafter, elasticity of the first resilient member is capable of moving the at least one latching tab to engage in the at least one clamping hole again.