MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

A mounting apparatus for holding a data storage device that defines a mounting hole in a side wall, includes a bracket for holding the data storage device therein, and an operating member movably attached to the sidewall of the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall. A tab extends from the sidewall. A locking portion protrudes in from the tab near a free end of the tab for engaging in the mounting hole of the data storage device. The operating member includes an driving portion for engaging with the tab to retract the locking portion from the mounting hole of the data storage device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of a mounting apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, together with a data storage device;

FIG. 2 is similar to FIG. 1, but viewed from another aspect;

FIG. 3 is an assembled view of FIG. 1, showing the mounting apparatus in a locked state; and

FIG. 4 is an assembled view of FIG. 1, showing the mounting apparatus in an unlocked state.

Claims

1. A mounting apparatus for holding a data storage device that defines a mounting hole in a side wall, the mounting apparatus comprising: a bracket for holding the data storage device therein comprising a sidewall, a tab extending from the sidewall, a locking portion protruding in from the tab near a free end of the tab for engaging in the mounting hole of the data storage device; andan operating member movably attached to the sidewall of the bracket, the operating member comprising an driving portion for driving the tab outward to retract the locking portion from the mounting hole of the data storage device.

2. The mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of retaining portions extend from the sidewall of the bracket for retaining the operating member.

3. The mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein a plurality of cutouts corresponding to the retaining portions is defined in the operating member for avoiding the retaining portions when mounting the operating member to the sidewall of the bracket.

4. The mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein a blocking portion protrudes from the sidewall of the bracket for blocking the operating member to prevent it sliding away from the sidewall.

5. The mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a bending portion is formed out from the free end of the tab, the driving portion comprises an incline for sliding on the bending portion of the tab.

6. An assembly comprising: a data storage device defining a mounting hole in a side wall thereof;a bracket for holding the data storage device therein comprising a sidewall, a tab extending from the sidewall, a locking portion protruding in from the tab near a free end of the tab for engaging in the mounting hole of the data storage device; andan operating member movably attached to the sidewall of the bracket, the operating member comprising an driving portion for engaging with the tab to remove the locking portion from the mounting hole of the data storage device.

7. The assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein a plurality of retaining portions extend from the sidewall of the bracket for retaining the operating member.

8. The assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein a plurality of cutouts corresponding to the retaining portions is defined in the operating member for avoiding the retaining portions when mounting the operating member to the sidewall of the bracket.

9. The assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein a blocking portion protrudes from the sidewall of the bracket for blocking the operating member.

10. The assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein a bending portion is formed from a distal end of the tab, the driving portion comprises an incline for engaging with the bending portion of the tab.

11. An assembly comprising: a data storage device defining a mounting hole in a side wall thereof;a bracket for holding the data storage device therein, the bracket comprising a sidewall facing the side wall of the data storage device, an elastic portion extending from the sidewall, a locking portion protruding in from the elastic portion for engaging in the mounting hole of the data storage device; andan operating member slidably attached to an outside of the sidewall, the operating member comprising a driving portion for urging the elastic portion outward to retract the locking portion from the mounting hole.

12. The assembly as claimed in claim 11, wherein the driving portion protrudes outwardly from the operating member and is insertable into and slides along an inside of the elastic portion when the operating member slides along the sidewall.

13. The assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein the driving portion is bridge-shaped cantilever and has an incline formed at a free end thereof, the incline being insertable into and sliding along an inside of the elastic portion.

14. The assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein a bending portion extends outward from a distal end of the elastic portion for guiding the driving portion inserting into the inside of the elastic portion.

15. The assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein the bracket further comprises an additional elastic portion extending from the sidewall opposing the elastic portion, and the operating member further comprises an additional driving portion formed at one distal end thereof corresponding to the additional elastic portion.

16. The assembly as claimed in claim 15, wherein the operating member further comprises a handle protrudes outward from a portion thereof between the driving portion and the additional driving portion.