Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10) and a carrying bracket (30,50) received in the chassis (10). The chassis (10) includes a bottom wall (11) and a rear wall (13) defining an opening (133). The carrying bracket (30,50) includes a base wall (31,51) mounted on the bottom wall (11) of the chassis (10) and a side wall (33,53) perpendicular to the base wall (31,51). The side wall (33,53) of the carrying bracket (30,50) is coupled to the opening (133) of the chassis (10). When users need to replace their motherboard with another type it is easy do so merely by replacing the carrying bracket with the appropriate one for the new motherboard, rather than replacing the whole computer enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for a data storage device defining a plurality of mounting holes. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket for accommodating the data storage device, a locking latch, and an action member. The bracket includes a side plate. The locking latch is elastically attached to the side plate of the bracket, for securing the data storage device in the bracket. A plurality of securing members is formed on the locking latch, corresponding to the mounting holes. The action member is attached to the side plate of the bracket. The action member includes a pair of elastic arms each having a fixed end and a free end. A pair of blocking members is respectively formed at the free ends, for securing the locking latch to the side plate of the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a data storage device (10) includes a drive bracket (20) and a rotating member (40). The data storage device has sliding members (12) at opposite sides thereof. The drive bracket includes a pair of guiding slots (32, 52) for receiving the sliding member. A clip (35) extends from the drive bracket. The rotating member is pivotably mounted on the first side panel. The sliding members of the data storage device slide into the guiding slots. The rotating member is rotated to engage with the latching tab and secure at least one of the sliding members in the guiding slot.

Abstract: A button device for an electronic device, includes a panel defining an opening, a button module, and a switch. The button module has two opposite ends attached to the panel. A button is suspended at a middle of the button module and aligned with the opening of the panel. A triggering member is movable together with the button. The switch is remained a pre-determined distance from the panel, and out of alignment with the opening of the panel. The triggering member is laterally inserted between the switch and the panel for triggering the switch when the button is pressed.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a support bracket for supporting a data storage device with a fixed connector thereon, a cable connector electrically coupled to the fixed connector of the data storage device, and a pivoting member pivotably mounted to the support bracket. The support bracket has a latch portion thereon. The pivoting member has an engaging portion for engaging with the latch portion of the support bracket, and a securing portion for pressing against the cable connector, to thereby secure the cable connector to the fixed connector of the data storage device.

Abstract: A button apparatus for an electronic component (10) having a button (16) includes a computer bezel (20) and a pressing member (30) pivotally attached to the computer bezel for pressing the button of the electronic component. The computer bezel includes a front panel (22) and a flange (24) extending from a side of the front panel, an opening (221) is defined in the front panel. The pressing member includes a pressing portion (32) received in the opening for pushing the button and a resilient piece (34) abutting against the flange for urging the pressing portion to pivotally rebound to an original state from a deformed state at which the pressing portion pushes the button.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for a data storage device defining a plurality of mounting holes. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket for accommodating the data storage device, a locking latch, and an action member. The bracket includes a side plate. The locking latch is elastically attached to the side plate of the bracket, for securing the data storage device in the bracket. A plurality of securing members is formed on the locking latch, corresponding to the mounting holes. The action member is attached to the side plate of the bracket. The action member includes a pair of elastic arms each having a fixed end and a free end. A pair of blocking members is respectively formed at the free ends, for securing the locking latch to the side plate of the bracket.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a holding bracket, a supporting plate, and a front panel. A supporting structure is formed on the front panel and the supporting plate corresponding to the holding bracket. A locking structure is formed on the holding bracket and the supporting plate. The holding bracket is fixed in the computer enclosure via the supporting structure and the locking structure.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), a side panel (20), and a fastening apparatus. The chassis has an opening (11), and comprises a rear panel (12) in which a hole (123) is defined. The side panel is configured for covering the opening of the chassis. The fastening apparatus secures the side panel to the chassis. The fastening apparatus includes a resilient piece (30). One end of the resilient piece is mounted to inside of the side panel. Another end of the resilient piece defines at least a hook (341) engaging in the hole of the rear panel for clasping the rear panel. The fastening apparatus further includes a latch (40) for urging the hook of the resilient piece to disengage from the hole of the rear panel.

Abstract: A button device for an electronic device, includes a panel defining an opening, a button module, and a switch. The button module has two opposite ends attached to the panel. A button is suspended at a middle of the button module and aligned with the opening of the panel. A triggering member is movable together with the button. The switch is remained a pre-determined distance from the panel, and out of alignment with the opening of the panel. The triggering member is laterally inserted between the switch and the panel for triggering the switch when the button is pressed.

Abstract: A button apparatus for an electronic component (10) having a button (16) includes a computer bezel (20) and a pressing member (30) pivotally attached to the computer bezel for pressing the button of the electronic component. The computer bezel includes a front panel (22) and a flange (24) extending from a side of the front panel, an opening (221) is defined in the front panel. The pressing member includes a pressing portion (32) received in the opening for pushing the button and a resilient piece (34) abutting against the flange for urging the pressing portion to pivotally rebound to an original state from a deformed state at which the pressing portion pushes the button.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10) and a carrying bracket (30,50) received in the chassis (10). The chassis (10) includes a bottom wall (11) and a rear wall (13) defining an opening (133). The carrying bracket (30,50) includes a base wall (31,51) mounted on the bottom wall (11) of the chassis (10) and a side wall (33,53) perpendicular to the base wall (31,51). The side wall (33,53) of the carrying bracket (30,50) is coupled to the opening (133) of the chassis (10). When users need to replace their motherboard with another type it is easy do so merely by replacing the carrying bracket with the appropriate one for the new motherboard, rather than replacing the whole computer enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting bracket (40) for mounting different types of power supplies (10) having different configurations of screw holes (14) to a computer enclosure (20) includes a body (41) for being attached to one of the power supplies. A plurality of countersunk portions (52) is defined in the body to configure such that selected of the through holes correspond to screw holes of the one of the power supplies. An L-shaped latch (44) is formed on a top portion of the body for suspending on the enclosure. A tab (46) depends from the body and defines a screw aperture (48) for engaging with a screw (60) which extends through the enclosure. A first rolled hook (50) and a second rolled hook (58) are formed outwardly from the body for engaging with the enclosure. A plurality of spring fingers (60) is formed in the body for electrically connecting with the enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a data storage device (10) includes a drive bracket (20) and a rotating member (40). The data storage device has sliding members (12) at opposite sides thereof. The drive bracket includes a pair of guiding slots (32, 52) for receiving the sliding member. A clip (35) extends from the drive bracket. The rotating member is pivotably mounted on the first side panel. The sliding members of the data storage device slide into the guiding slots. The rotating member is rotated to engage with the latching tab and secure at least one of the sliding members in the guiding slot.

Abstract: A motherboard mounting apparatus (10) includes a chassis (50) having a bottom panel (51), a support plate (40) attached to a solder side of a motherboard (60), and a clip (30) mounted to the support plate for fastening the support plate to the bottom panel. The bottom panel defines a plurality of catch slots (52) each having a locking portion (524), and forms two blocks (54). The support plate includes a plurality of catches (44) engaging in the locking portions respectively. An opening (46) is defined in the support plate. The clip includes two recessed portions (34) disposed below the opening. When the support plate is slid forwardly, the recessed portions snappingly engage with the blocks respectively, so that the catches are retained in the locking portions. The support plate is securely attached to the bottom panel. The motherboard is thus securely mounted to the chassis.

Abstract: A bezel mounting assembly includes a bezel, a front panel, a lock member, and an operation member attached to the front panel. The front panel has a number of slits, two locking holes, and a through hole. The bezel forms a number of hooks engagingly received in the slits of the front panel. The lock member includes a central beam, two side plates, and a resilient portion attached to the bezel and biasing the central beam. Each side plate includes a catch engagingly received in each locking hole of the front panel. The operation member includes a drive body and a press body. When the drive body is pressed downwardly, the press body is rotated accordingly to press the central beam downwardly. The catches and the hooks are thereby released from engagement, then the bezel is fully detached from the front panel.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a lock member (20), a support panel (30), and a securing panel (40). The support panel includes a main wall (32). First and second lock plates (33, 34) and catches (35) are arranged on the main wall. The securing panel includes a base board (41) and a flange (42). Catch holes (49) are defined in the base board, the catch holes engagingly receiving the catches. Two openings (45) are defined between the base board and the flange. The lock member includes two latches (22) engaging in the openings. First and second cutouts (23, 24) are defined respectively in opposite sides of the lock member. The first and second lock plates of the support panel are passed through the first and second cutouts of the lock member, thereby enabling the lock member to be slidably retained on the main wall by the first and second lock plates.

Abstract: A bezel mounting assembly includes a bezel, a front panel, a lock member, and an operation member attached to the front panel. The front panel has a number of slits, two locking holes, and a through hole. The bezel forms a number of hooks engagingly received in the slits of the front panel. The lock member includes a central beam, two side plates, and a resilient portion attached to the bezel and biasing the central beam. Each side plate includes a catch engagingly received in each locking hole of the front panel. The operation member includes a drive body and a press body. When the drive body is pressed downwardly, the press body is rotated accordingly to press the central beam downwardly. The catches and the hooks are thereby released from engagement, then the bezel is fully detached from the front panel.

Abstract: An expansion card mounting apparatus includes a rear panel (20) defining an opening (21), a retaining bracket (10) including a main body (16) and a pressing body (12) extending perpendicularly from the main body, and a fastening member (30). A support plate (22) extends outwardly from the rear panel adjacent the opening. The retaining bracket is slidably engaged with the rear panel at the opening. A through opening (162) and two catch openings (164) are defined in the main body. The fastening member includes two spring fingers (38) engaging in the catch openings, and a resilient clip (36) extending through the through opening and engaging with the rear panel at the opening. The pressing body of the retaining bracket is thereby pushed toward the support plate by the clip, and securely sandwiches an end portion (524) of a slot cover (52) of an expansion card (50) with the support plate.