Patent ID: 7974088

Claim:
A retaining apparatus for at least one data storage device, comprising: a tray for receiving the at least one data storage device; and a retaining device comprising: a base member attached to the tray; an arm member pivotably attached to the base member about a first pivot axis, the arm member having a retaining portion; an operation member pivotably attached to the base member about a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis; and a blocking tab secured to the operation member, the blocking tab having a blocking portion to block the arm member; wherein when the arm member is rotatable between a retaining position where the arm member is blocked by the blocking portion, and the tray and the retaining device are secured to a bracket and a releasing position where the arm member is angled to the base member, and the retaining portion is disengaged from the bracket; a spring is located between the base member and the arm member to bias the arm member away from the base member.