Abstract: A mounting apparatus, for storage device defining a securing hole, including a bracket configured to receive the storage device. Two securing members are attached to the bracket sidewall. Each of the securing members includes an actuating end, a securing end engaged with the storage device securing hole, and a pivot portion formed between the actuating end and the securing end that is pivotally attached to the bracket sidewall. A spring member is secured to the sidewall of the bracket between the two securing members. The spring member includes two resilient arms biased against the two securing members respectively.

Abstract: A retaining device for a PCI card (30) includes a chassis (50), a retaining plate (20) configured for retaining the PCI card, and a mounting apparatus (10). The chassis has a rear wall (52). The rear wall has two clipping portions (526) and a perpendicular portion (52). The retaining plate includes an end (22) abutting on the perpendicular portion of the rear wall of the chassis. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting strip (11), and a mounting bracket (13) resisting on the end of the retaining plate. The mounting strip includes an elongated main body (12) with a handling portion (127) formed in the middle thereof and two arms (15) extending from two ends of the main body for engaging with the clipping portions respectively. The mounting strip abuts on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A device mounting system is provided. The system includes a housing having a first surface having a first member disposed thereupon. The system also includes a mounting bracket adapted to receive the housing; the mounting bracket including a first rigid surface having a first feature adapted to engage the first member. A latch can be disposed at least partially within the first feature. The latch can be adapted to permit the insertion and attachment of the first member to the first feature when disposed in a first position and to permit the detachment and removal of the first member from the first feature when disposed in a second position.

Abstract: A method for making a shielding member includes steps. One step is providing a metal plate. Another step is making the shielding member from the metal plate by stamping. The shielding member includes two shielding plates. Each shielding plate includes a base portion, a first extending portion, a second extending portion and at least one third extending portion. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from opposite ends of the base portion. The at least one third extending portion extends from the base portion and positioned between the first extending portion and the second extending portion. The shielding plates connect with each other. The first to third extending portions of one shielding plate are located in alternate positions relative the first to third extending portions of the other shielding plate.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis having a back plate, a cover having a base plate, and a locking member pivotally positioned on the base plate, and two resilient members attached between the base plate and two ends of the locking member respectively. The locking member defines at least a locking protrusion thereon. The back plate defines a flange thereon for blocking the locking protrusion of the locking member. The locking member is in a first position when the two resilient members are in a normal state, and is in a second position when the two resilient members are resiliently deformed and the locking member rotated to a degree that the flange is free of the locking protrusion. The locking member is capable of rotating to move between the first and second positions. The flange latches the locking protrusion on the chassis, and the cover is attached on the chassis.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus in an electronic device includes a bracket, a disk drive, a pair of latch members and a securing member. The bracket includes two side panels. The disk drive is received between the two side panels. The pair of latch members is capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. Each latch member is rotatably attached to each side panel. The latch member includes a locking portion capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. The securing member connects with the latch members. The securing member will drive the other latch member when either one is actuated.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus, for storage device defining a securing hole, including a bracket configured to receive the storage device. Two securing members are attached to the bracket sidewall. Each of the securing members includes an actuating end, a securing end engaged with the storage device securing hole, and a pivot portion formed between the actuating end and the securing end that is pivotally attached to the bracket sidewall. A spring member is secured to the sidewall of the bracket between the two securing members. The spring member includes two resilient arms biased against the two securing members respectively.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a retaining clip (20), and a support plate (40). The base includes a top plate (14), a bottom plate (16), and a side plate (12) connecting with the top plate and the bottom plate. The retaining clip is secured to the side plate. The support plate is secured between the top plate and the bottom plate of the base, and spaced from and opposite to the retaining clip. The support plate together with the retaining clip can be adapted to receive at least one data storage device. A plurality of securing clips (41) is formed on the retaining clip and the support plate for locating the at least one data storage device thereon.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an expansion card (11) with a shield plate (12) includes a rear plate (10), a locking member (20) and a latch (30). A bent portion (17) extends out of the rear plate for the shield plate being disposed thereon. The locking member is pivotably attached to the bent portion of the rear plate for pressing against the shield plate. The latch is attached to one of the rear plate and the locking member, and capable of being rotated on the rear plate above the bent portion, for preventing the shield plate releasing from between the locking member and the rear plate.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an electronic device includes a mounting bracket for receiving the electronic device and a securing member pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a sidewall. The securing member includes a securing arm having an operating portion and a securing portion, and an elastic driving portion connected to the operating portion. A free end of the driving portion resiliently abuts against the sidewall to apply an elastic force onto the operating portion in a direction away from the sidewall and onto the securing portion in a direction toward the first sidewall. The securing portion extends through the sidewall of the mounting bracket to engaging with the electronic device.

Abstract: An expansion card assembly includes a panel (10), an expansion card (100), a retaining member (30), and a holding member (50). The panel defines a fixing slot (11) therein. A supporting clip (15) bent from the panel. The expansion card with a fixing clip thereon is received in the fixing slot of the panel. The retaining member is attached to the panel. The retaining member includes a pressing portion (31) and a side wall (33). The side wall has a catch (35) thereon. The resilient holding member is attached to the panel. The holding member includes an engaging portion. When the retaining member abuts against the panel, the catch urges the engaging portion to deform, thereby the catch engaging with the engaging portion when the engaging portion rebounds.

Abstract: A retaining device for a PCI card (30) includes a chassis (50), a retaining plate (20) configured for retaining the PCI card, and a mounting apparatus (10). The chassis has a rear wall (52). The rear wall has two clipping portions (526) and a perpendicular portion (52). The retaining plate includes an end (22) abutting on the perpendicular portion of the rear wall of the chassis. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting strip (11), and a mounting bracket (13) resisting on the end of the retaining plate. The mounting strip includes an elongated main body (12) with a handling portion (127) formed in the middle thereof and two arms (15) extending from two ends of the main body for engaging with the clipping portions respectively. The mounting strip abuts on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (10) with mounting holes (111) in a side wall (11) includes a bracket (20) and a locking member (30). A resilient clip (222) extends from the bracket. An operating portion (2222) protrudes from a free end of the resilient clip. A retaining tab (2221) protrudes from the free end of the resilient clip for engaging into the mounting hole of the data storage device. The locking member is slidably secured to the bracket, and a pushing portion (34) is formed in the locking member for lifting the operating portion to disengage the retaining tab from the mounting hole of the data storage device.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel and a bracket configured for receiving data storage devices therein. The bracket is accommodated in the computer enclosure. An opening is defined at the front panel for exposing the bracket. The bracket has a side wall covering the opening. A locking plate is pivotably attached to the bracket and locked with the front panel to thereby locking the bracket to the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting device for a data storage device has a retaining hole defined in a side surface thereof. The mounting device includes a bracket for receiving the data storage device, and a retaining member rotatably attached to the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall and a bottom wall. A first elastic piece is formed on the sidewall. A positioning tab extends towards the side surface of the data storage device from a free end of the first elastic piece. The retaining member includes a first pressing portion. The first pressing portion presses the free end of the first elastic piece towards the data storage device. The positioning tab on the free end of the first elastic piece inserts into the retaining hole of the data storage device for mounting the data storage device.

Abstract: A data storage device assembly includes a plurality of data storage devices with at least one locking hole defined therein, a first bracket and a second bracket for receiving the data storage device, a sliding board slidably attached to sidewalls of the first bracket and the second bracket, and a rotating member. At least one locking portion is formed on the sidewall thereof, and each locking portion has a pin thereon for engaging in the locking hole of the data storage devices. The sliding board has at least one block for driving the locking portion. The block drives the locking portion to urge the pin of the locking portion to disengage from the locking hole of the data storage devices when the sliding board is moved in a first direction.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (70), a support plate (20), and a front plate (10). The support plate is secured to the base. The front plate is secured between the base and the support plate. The front plate defines an opening (12) therein for receiving a data storage device. A retaining clip (16) is bent from the front plate, and opposite to and generally parallel to the support plate. The retaining clip together with the support plate is in use for supporting the data storage device.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a power supply (10) includes a chassis (20), a plurality of sliding members (11) adapted to attach to the power supply and a fastener member (30) pivotably secured on the chassis. The chassis includes a support panel (27) and a rear panel (21) with a plurality of apertures (23) defined therein. The fastener member comprises a clasp (352). The power supply is put on the support panel with the plurality of sliding members engaged in the plurality of apertures of the rear panel, the fastener member is rotated with the clasp of the fastener member engaging with the rear panel, the fastener member is fastened on the rear panel to restrict vertical movement of the power supply.

Abstract: A docking apparatus includes a port replicator (50), a base (30) for supporting the port replicator thereon, a fixing member (60), a resilient member (80), and a button (10). An accommodating hole (51) is defined in the port replicator, and a hole (351) is defined in the base corresponding to the accommodating hole of the port replicator. In use, the resilient member drives the fixing member upwardly to extend through the hole of the protrusion to engage in the accommodating hole of the port replicator thereby fixedly attaching the port replicator to the base. The button 10 is to drive the fixing member to retract from the accommodating hole of the port replicator to release the port replicator from the base.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel (10), a side panel (20), and a latch (30). The front panel has a flange (11). The flange defines a slot (111) therein. The side panel has a flange holder (23) corresponding to the flange. The latch is attached to the side panel. The latch has a clasp (36) corresponding to the slot. The clasp is engaged in the slot for preventing the side panel from moving in a first direction, and the flange holder cooperates with the flange for restricting movement of the side panel in a second direction opposite to the first direction.