Abstract: A computer enclosure (1) includes a chassis (10), a cover (20), a turn support (40) and a locking device (50). The chassis defines a plurality of slots (17) in a pair of opposite sills (16) thereof. The cover has a plurality of catches (21) for the engagement with the chassis at the slots. The turn support is attached to the chassis. The locking device includes a turn cap (60), a cam (52), a washer (54), and a bolt (56). The turn cap and cam are rotatably secured to the cover with the washer and the bolt. Rotation of the turn cap causes corresponding rotation of the cam. When rotated, the cam acts on flanges (46, 48) at an opening (42) of the turn support. The locking device thereby drives the cover to move forward or rearward. The catches of the cover accordingly engage with or disengage from the chassis.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for disk drive devices includes a first bracket (10), a crank (20), and a second bracket (30). The first bracket has a mounting wall (12). A pivot (124) is formed on an outer face of the mounting wall. The crank is pivotably attached to the first bracket. The crank defines a pivot hole (242) pivotably receiving the pivot of the mounting wall of the first bracket, and also has a protrusion (244). The second bracket is secured to the mounting wall of the first bracket. The second bracket has a top wall (32). A sliding slot (324) is defined in the top wall. When the crank is rotated, the protrusion of the crank slides along the sliding slot and pushes the second bracket until the second bracket is attached to the first bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for attaching expansion cards (60) to a computer enclosure includes a fastening member (10), a retaining bracket (30), and a rear panel (50). The fastening member includes a spring finger (12) and two opposite sidewalls (14). A pair of pivot pins (141) perpendicularly extends from outside faces of bottom ends of the sidewalls respectively, and a protrusion (143) is formed on one of the sidewalls. The retaining bracket includes a main body (34) and a pressing body (32)). A catch opening (341) and an aperture (343) are defined in the main body, for receiving the spring finger and the protrusion respectively. A support plate (54) is bent perpendicularly outwardly from the rear panel. The fastening member is pivotably attached to the retaining bracket. The main body is slidably attached to the rear panel. The expansion cards are retained between the support plate and the pressing body.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus (10) for storage devices (80) includes a drive bracket (20) and a fixing plate (40). The drive bracket includes a side panel (24) defining grooves (28) for slidingly receiving screws (82) that are attached on opposite sides of the storage devices. The fixing plate is attached on the side panel, and includes locking elements (44). Each locking element includes a spring portion (56), a stop wall (58), and a handle (60). To insert a storage device, the screws are slid along opposite grooves. One screw outward presses a spring portion, and causes it to be elastically deformed. When that screw has slid beyond the spring portion, the spring portion elastically returns to its original position. The stop wall and the side panel sandwich that screw therebetween. Up to three storage devices are thus secured within the drive bracket.

Abstract: A bracket (30) for mounting a data storage device to an enclosure includes a frame (32) for mounting the data storage device therein, a fastener (34) and a shield (36). The frame defines a cutout (46) in a stop wall (38) thereof, and a pair of retaining indentions (60) in opposite side walls (40) thereof. The fastener includes a pair of pivots (72) rotatably received in the retaining indentions, a handle (62) extending through the cutout, and a spring (66) connected between the pivots. Each pivot has a latch (74) and a cam (76) engagable with stop tabs (14) formed in the enclosure, for securing the bracket in the enclosure. The shield is attached on the stop wall. When the handle is pushed upwardly, the pivots are accordingly rotated. The latches disengage from the stop tabs, and the cams move the fastener slightly away from the stop tabs.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus (10) for storage devices (80) includes a drive bracket (20) and a fixing plate (40). The drive bracket includes a side panel (24) defining grooves (28) for slidingly receiving screws (82) that are attached on opposite sides of the storage devices. The fixing plate is attached on the side panel, and includes locking elements (44). Each locking element includes a spring portion (56), a stop wall (58), and a handle (60). To insert a storage device, the screws are slid along opposite grooves. One screw outward presses a spring portion, and causes it to be elastically deformed. When that screw has slid beyond the spring portion, the spring portion elastically returns to its original position. The stop wall and the side panel sandwich that screw therebetween. Up to three storage devices are thus secured within the drive bracket.

Abstract: A fastening device for securing a data storage device (50) with a screw (52) secured thereon includes a locating plate (10) and a bracket (26). The bracket receives the data storage device therein, and the locating plate secures the data storage device to the bracket. The bracket includes first and second side panels (30, 40). The first side panel defines a slot (32). The second side panel defines a groove (42) for slidingly receiving the screw of the data storage device. The locating plate includes an engaging section (12) and an elastic section (16). The engaging section forms a latch (22) stamped toward and received in the slot of the bracket, and engaged with the data storage device. The elastic section extends from the engaging section, and provides the locating plate with elastic deformation capability so that the latch can move in and out of the slot of the bracket.

Abstract: A bracket (30) for mounting a data storage device to an enclosure includes a frame (32) for mounting the data storage device therein, a fastener (34) and a shield (36). The frame defines a cutout (46) in a stop wall (38) thereof, and a pair of retaining indentions (60) in opposite side walls (40) thereof. The fastener includes a pair of pivots (72) rotatably received in the retaining indentions, a handle (62) extending through the cutout, and a spring (66) connected between the pivots. Each pivot has a latch (74) and a cam (76) engagable with stop tabs (14) formed in the enclosure, for securing the bracket in the enclosure. The shield is attached on the stop wall. When the handle is pushed upwardly, the pivots are accordingly rotated. The latches disengage from the stop tabs, and the cams move the fastener slightly away from the stop tabs.

Abstract: A computer enclosure (1) includes a chassis (10), a cover (20), a turn support (40) and a locking device (50). The chassis defines a plurality of slots (17) in a pair of opposite sills (16) thereof. The cover has a plurality of catches (21) for the engagement with the chassis at the slots. The turn support is attached to the chassis. The locking device includes a turn cap (60), a cam (52), a washer (54), and a bolt (56). The turn cap and cam are rotatably secured to the cover with the washer and the bolt. Rotation of the turn cap causes corresponding rotation of the cam. When rotated, the cam acts on flanges (46, 48) at an opening (42) of the turn support. The locking device thereby drives the cover to move forward or rearward. The catches of the cover accordingly engage with or disengage from the chassis.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10) with a support bracket (20), a hood (40) and a fastener (60) securing the hood to the chassis. The fastener includes a handle (62) pivotably attached to the hood, an elastic latch (64) inserted into an aperture (56) of the hood to retain the handle on the hood, and a torsion spring (68) compressed between the handle and the hood. The handle includes a press portion (74) and two cams (72). The cams extend through a cutout (25) of the hood, and act on a flange (29) of the bracket. The hood is thereby attached to the bracket. When the press portion is pressed, the latch exits the aperture. The spring deforms back to its uncompressed shape, causing the handle to rotate up from the hood. The cams act on a stop plate (27) of the bracket, and disengage from the cutout.

Abstract: A computer enclosure (10) includes a chassis (20), a hood (40), a handle (54), and a latch (60) attaching the hood to the chassis. A support bracket (30) is secured in the chassis, and defines a plurality of slots (38). The hood defines a recess (44) and two apertures (48). The handle is slidably received in the recess, and has two hollow cylinders (58) extending through the apertures. The latch defines two through holes (64) for extension of two screws (66) therethrough to engage with the cylinders, thus securing the handle to the latch. The latch has a plurality of hooks (62) corresponding to the slots of the support bracket. When the latch is in a first position, the hooks are engaged at the slots. When the latch is moved to a second position, the hooks are released from the slots, whereupon the hood is easily removed from the chassis.