Mounting apparatus for data storage device
US6721177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/128
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage device mounting apparatus includes a first drive bracket (10) fixedly mounted to a chassis (40) of a computer, and a second drive bracket (20) pivotably attached to the chassis. Two pins (54) are formed on each of opposite sides of a data storage assembly (50). The first bracket comprises first and second side plates (14, 16) each defining two slots (15) receiving the pins. The second side plate defines two openings (162) adjacent the slots. Two catches (164) and two positioning plates (168) extend outwardly from the second side plate at bottom and rear extremities of the openings respectively. The second bracket and one side comprises two legs (24). When the second bracket is pivoted down onto the first bracket, the legs cover the openings. Each leg is sandwiched between a corresponding pin and a corresponding positioning plate, and resiliently pressed inwardly by a corresponding catch.
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