Abstract: A device for securing a computer data storage device in a computer enclosure includes a support frame having a top wall for supporting the data storage device and two side walls for supporting the support frame in the enclosure. Aligned openings are defined in the side walls for movably receiving a control bar therein with the control bar being movable between a released position and a locked position. Elongate slots are defined in the top wall extending in a direction normal to the moving direction of the control bar for receiving projections mounted to the data storage device. The control bar has a bottom section and at least a front section. Notches are defined in the front section through which the projections pass when the control bar is at the released position. Stop walls are formed on the bottom section offset from the notches a predetermined distance for engaging with the projections of the data storage device when the control bar is moved to the locked position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device in a computer housing includes a bracket, a securing means and a flexible plate. The bracket has a first face for supporting a data storage device, a second face opposite the first face and locking holes in its front portion. The securing means is mounted to a bottom of the data storage device and is moveable with the data storage device to be slid into the corresponding locking hole of the bracket. The flexible plate has a rear end securely fixed to the second face and a front end that has an operating portion extending out of the housing for being operable to move the front end away from the front portion of the bracket. The flexible plate further defines through holes for engaging with the locking holes to releasably block the sliding movement of the data storage device.