Abstract: A server chassis is provided for receiving a functional module therein. The server chassis includes a base with an opening defined in an end thereof for the functional module inserted therethrough, and an air flap apparatus engaging with the base. The air flap apparatus includes a shielding panel pivotably attached to the base, and a resilient member connected to the base and the shielding panel to urge movement of the shielding panel.

Abstract: An exemplary fixing apparatus is for mounting a hard disk drive having a plurality of holes in sidewalls thereof. The fixing apparatus includes a first side plate, a bracket, a locking tab, and a transverse bar. The bracket includes an end plate, and a second side plate perpendicular to the end plate. The first side plate is pivotably attached to a free end of the end plate of the bracket. The transverse bar is pivotably attached to a free end of the second side plate of the bracket. The locking tab is attached to an outside of the first side plate to detachably engage with the transverse bar.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, and a latching member carried on the storage device. The bracket includes a first sidewall defining a slot therein. A stop plate is formed at an end of the first sidewall adjacent the slot. The latching member includes a resilient plate and a hooking portion. The resilient plate is receivable in the slot in the first sidewall of the bracket and movable relative to the storage device. The resilient plate has a protrusion formed thereon and engagable with the stop plate of the bracket for positioning the latching member in a first direction. The hooking portion is capable of engaging with a portion of the bracket bounding the slot thereof for positioning the latching member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for fixing an expansion card to a circuit board, includes a mounting member fixed on the circuit board, and a locking member. The mounting member includes a pivot portion and a mounting portion formed on two ends thereof respectively. A hook extends from the pivot portion. The locking member includes a connecting portion and a latch portion formed on two ends thereof respectively. A notch is defined in the connecting portion. The locking member is pivotably connected to the mounting member via the connecting portion of the locking member connecting to the pivot portion of the mounting member. The latch portion is capable of being inserted in the mounting portion to fix the expansion card to the supporter. The hook is capable of engaging in the notch to confine the locking member relative to the mounting member.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a bracket (30) for receiving a data storage device (10) therein, a latch member (30), and a locking member (20) fixed to a rear end of the data storage device. The bracket includes a pair of hooks (35), and a pair of fixing tabs (37) extending from a bottom wall (31) thereof. The fixing tabs each define a pivoting hole (371) therein. The locking member includes a pair of cutouts (24) for engaging with the hooks, and a folded flange (26). The latch member includes a base wall (41), and a pair of sidewalls (42) extending from an end of the base wall. The sidewalls include a pair of shafts (422) engaging in the pivoting holes of the bracket. The base wall includes a block engaging with the folded flange of the locking member, and a pair of resilient arms (43) engagingly abutting against the bottom wall of the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for aiding in mounting a plurality of long expansion cards in electrical devices includes a rack, and a fixing member. Each of the expansion cards defines an aperture in one end thereof. The rack includes a supporting shelf, a beam, and a fixing plate. The fixing member is slidably attached to the fixing plate of the rack and includes a plurality of hooks extending therefrom. The hooks movably engage in apertures to secure the expansion cards.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (50) in a computer includes a chassis (10), a rack (40), a fixing member (60), and a locking member (70). The chassis includes a rear panel (12). The rack is attached to the chassis and includes a fixing plate (42) parallel to the rear panel. The fixing member is attached to the fixing plate and pivotally secures ends of the expansion cards with cover pieces (53) to the rear panel. The locking member is rotatably attached to the fixing plate of the rack and includes a plurality of hooks (715) extending therefrom. The hooks engage in apertures (51) defined in the other ends of the expansion cards.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, and a latching member carried on the storage device. The bracket includes a first sidewall defining a slot therein. A stop plate is formed at an end of the first sidewall adjacent the slot. The latching member includes a resilient plate and a hooking portion. The resilient plate is receivable in the slot in the first sidewall of the bracket and movable relative to the storage device. The resilient plate has a protrusion formed thereon and engagable with the stop plate of the bracket for positioning the latching member in a first direction. The hooking portion is capable of engaging with a portion of the bracket bounding the slot thereof for positioning the latching member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting expansion cards. The mounting apparatus includes a rear panel, a retainer, and a clip. The rear panel has a support wall for supporting the bent portion of the cover plate, the rear panel defining an opening for facilitating installing or removing the expansion card. The retainer has a pressing plate pivotally coupled to the support wall. The clip has a resilient member for securing the retainer to the rear panel. The retainer has a fixing member for clasping the bent portion of the cover plate when the retainer is rotated to a first position and unclasping the bent portion of the cover plate if the retainer is rotated to a second position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fan includes a bracket, and a fan lid. The bracket includes two opposite locking plates for holding the fan therebetween. Each of the locking plates defines a locking hole therein. The fan lid includes a body attached to the fan, and a pair of resilient securing portions extending from the body. Each of the securing portions includes a vertical portion that protrudes a protrusion for being engaged in a corresponding locking hole of the bracket, and a horizontal portion forming an operation member for being pulled when disassembling the fan from the bracket.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) module includes a motherboard, a sub-board, and a locking apparatus. The motherboard includes a first connector. The sub-board includes a second connector electrically coupled to the first connector. The locking apparatus includes a connecting portion and an elastic positioning portion arranged on the connecting portion. The connecting portion is detachably connected to the motherboard, and the sub-board is fixed on the motherboard by the elastic positioning portion.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) module includes a motherboard, a sub-board, and a locking apparatus. The motherboard includes a first connector. The sub-board includes a second connector electrically coupled to the first connector. The locking apparatus includes a connecting portion and an elastic positioning portion arranged on the connecting portion. The connecting portion is detachably connected to the motherboard, and the sub-board is fixed on the motherboard by the elastic positioning portion.

Abstract: An exemplary mounting apparatus for an expansion card with an end plate includes a mounting bracket, and a retaining member slidably attached to the bracket. The mounting bracket includes a supporting panel having a protruding bridge extending therefrom, and a pair of flanges defining a pair of slanting railways therein. The retaining member includes a hook depending from a retaining wall, and a pair of sliding bars extending from a pair of sidewalls. The sliding bars slide along the railways to sandwich the end plate of the expansion card between the supporting panel and the retaining wall. The hook engages with the protruding bridge to lock the retaining member to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fan includes a bracket, and a fan lid. The bracket includes two opposite locking plates for holding the fan therebetween. Each of the locking plates defines a locking hole therein. The fan lid includes a body attached to the fan, and a pair of resilient securing portions extending from the body. Each of the securing portions includes a vertical portion that protrudes a protrusion for being engaged in a corresponding locking hole of the bracket, and a horizontal portion forming an operation member for being pulled when disassembling the fan from the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for aiding in mounting a plurality of long expansion cards in electrical devices includes a rack, and a fixing member. Each of the expansion cards defines an aperture in one end thereof. The rack includes a supporting shelf, a beam, and a fixing plate. The fixing member is slidably attached to the fixing plate of the rack and includes a plurality of hooks extending therefrom. The hooks movably engage in apertures to secure the expansion cards.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a bracket (30) for receiving a data storage device (10) therein, a latch member (30), and a locking member (20) fixed to a rear end of the data storage device. The bracket includes a pair of hooks (35), and a pair of fixing tabs (37) extending from a bottom wall (31) thereof. The fixing tabs each define a pivoting hole (371) therein. The locking member includes a pair of cutouts (24) for engaging with the hooks, and a folded flange (26). The latch member includes a base wall (41), and a pair of sidewalls (42) extending from an end of the base wall. The sidewalls include a pair of shafts (422) engaging in the pivoting holes of the bracket. The base wall includes a block engaging with the folded flange of the locking member, and a pair of resilient arms (43) engagingly abutting against the bottom wall of the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (50) in a computer includes a chassis (10), a rack (40), a fixing member (60), and a locking member (70). The chassis includes a rear panel (12). The rack is attached to the chassis and includes a fixing plate (42) parallel to the rear panel. The fixing member is attached to the fixing plate and pivotally secures ends of the expansion cards with cover pieces (53) to the rear panel. The locking member is rotatably attached to the fixing plate of the rack and includes a plurality of hooks (715) extending therefrom. The hooks engage in apertures (51) defined in the other ends of the expansion cards.

Abstract: A fastening device for securing a data storage device (10) includes a bracket (20), a rail (30) and a fixing plate (40). The rail is mounted to a side of the data storage device, and includes a post (34) protruding from a side thereof. The bracket includes a first sidewall (23) defining a receiving groove (234) in an end thereof. The fixing plate includes a first member (42) attached to the first sidewall. The first member defines a locking hole (424) corresponding to the receiving groove of the first sidewall. The locking hole and the receiving groove partly overlap, a receiving hole is thereby defined. When the post of the rail is engaged with the receiving hole, the data storage device is assembled in the bracket; when the post of the rail is disengaged from the receiving hole, the data storage device is disassembled from the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting device (10) is for mounting expansion cards with cover plates (30) to a card cage (60) of a rear panel (80). Each cover plate includes an elongated portion (32) and a bent portion (34). The mounting device includes an elongated main body (12) with one end pivotally attached to the card cage, and the other end locked to the rear panel. A plurality of resilient fingers (122) is formed at an inner face of the main body for pressing the bent portions of the cover plate. A flexible pressing post (126) extends outwardly from a free end of each finger. A cover panel (90) is attached to the rear panel and presses the pressing posts to further secure the cover plates.

Abstract: A fastening device for securing a data storage device (10) includes a bracket (20), a rail (30) and a fixing plate (40). The rail is mounted to a side of the data storage device, and includes a post (34) protruding from a side thereof. The bracket includes a first sidewall (23) defining a receiving groove (234) in an end thereof. The fixing plate includes a first member (42) attached to the first sidewall. The first member defines a locking hole (424) corresponding to the receiving groove of the first sidewall. The locking hole and the receiving groove partly overlap, a receiving hole is thereby defined. When the post of the rail is engaged with the receiving hole, the data storage device is assembled in the bracket; when the post of the rail is disengaged from the receiving hole, the data storage device is disassembled from the bracket.