Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing data storage devices (10) includes a drive bracket (20), a number of first locking devices (30), a second locking device (40), and a spring (60). The drive bracket includes a first sidewall (21) defining a pair of grooves (29) for slidably receiving studs (15) of the data storage devices. The first locking device is pivotally mounted on the first sidewall, the second locking device is movably attached to the drive bracket and moves corresponding to the first locking device. The spring connected the first sidewall and the second locking device. When the studs of the data storage device are slid into the grooves, one of the studs is slid into the cutout and sandwiched between the cutout and the end of said groove, thereby securing the data storage devices within the drive bracket.

Abstract: A drive bracket (30) includes a first latch member (40) and a second latch member (50) to secure a number of data storage devices (10) therein. The first latch member is movably attached to a side panel (33) of bracket via a spring (60). The second latch member comprises a pair of stops (56). The stop comprises a pair of slopes (563, 564) and a pair of vertical locating boards (565). The second latch member is adjustably attached to the first locking member. The data storage device with studs (15) installed in one sidewall thereof is slideably installed in the bracket. The studs switchably ride over the corresponding slopes and are blocked by the vertical boards of the second latch member to secure the data storage devices in the bracket in different positions.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), a drive bracket (10) rotatably attached to the chassis and a holder (50). The chassis includes a pair of parallel beams (30,40). The drive bracket forms a sliding member (111). The holder is secured to one of the beams of the chassis, and defines a groove (531). A number of holding positions (534) are defined in the groove to selectively hold the sliding member of the drive bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket (20), a first latch member (30) and a second latch member (40) to secure two different sizes of data storage devices (10, 10?) therein. The first latch member is movably attached to a first side wall (211) of the bracket via a coil spring (50). The first latch member forms a first locating position and a second locating position thereof. The second latch member comprises a stop (44). When the second latch member is adjustably attached to the first latch member in either of the first locating position and the second locating position. The corresponding data storage device with studs (14 or 14?) installed in one sidewall thereof is slidably installed in the bracket. The studs ride over the stop of the second latch member to secure the data storage devices in the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a circuit board (10) comprises a support plate (50), a tray (20) and a clip (40). The support plate includes a plurality of catches (52) and two locking holes (56). The tray for positioning the circuit board thereon defines a plurality of catch apertures (26). The tray includes a bent plate (22) extending upwardly from a rear side. The clip is pivotally mounted to the tray. The clip includes a locking portion (42) having two protrusions (422), and an operation portion (46) having two resilient fingers (462) pressing the bent plate. In assembly, the catches of the support plate slidably engage in the catch apertures of the tray, the protrusions of the clip extend in the locking hole of the support plate to secure the circuit board to the support plate.

Abstract: A fixing device (20) for securing an antenna (10) to a front panel (60) of a computer enclosure (80), includes a main body (22), two fixing arms (24) extending from opposite ends of the main body, and two locking arms (30) extending from the main body and perpendicular to the fixing arms. Two position posts (23) and two pairs of hooks (42) are formed from the main body and engage in corresponding position holes (62) and mounting holes (64) of the panel. Two aligned slots (26) are defined in the fixing arms for receiving the antenna. Each locking arm includes a connecting portion (32) and a bent portion (34). Each locking arm can rotate around a rotation section (31) of the connecting portion, and a locking hole (38) of the bent portion can engage with a locking block (28) of the fixing arm thereby securing the antenna in the slots.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly (20) includes a chassis (200), a gear wheel (300) pivotably mounted to the chassis, two supporting members (400) coupled to the chassis, and a coil spring (500) received between the chassis and the gear wheel. The chassis includes a stop portion (222) depending downwardly from a side of a top wall (210) thereof. The gear wheel includes first teeth (330) extending from a periphery thereof. Each supporting member includes a rack (440) comprises second teeth (444) engaging with the first teeth, and a first clasping portion (448) formed on an outer side thereof. When one of the first clasping portions is locked by the stop portion, the coil spring is compressed, while when the first clasping portion is unlocked from the stop portion, the coil spring is decompressed and drives the gear wheel to rotate to cause the supporting members to move relative to the gear wheel.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (10) with a rear panel (14), a side panel (20) with a flange (122a) and a fastening device (30). The fastening device includes a holder (40) attached to the side panel, an slider (50), an operator (60) with protruding bars (66), and a spring (70) disposed between the slider and the holder. The holder includes a base (41) rotatably receiving the operator and pairs of hooks (447) for movably holding the slider. The slider includes a pair of cutouts (522) and a fastening portion (55). The operator is rotated and the protruding bars engage with the cutouts to move the slider forwardly and compress the spring. The side panel is attached to the cage with the flange abutting against the rear panel. The protruding bars move the slider backward and the fastening portion abut against inner surfaces of the flange, with the operator released.

Abstract: A mounting device (10) is for mounting a plurality of 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 engaging in a mounting hole (84) of the rear panel, and a locking arm (14) extending from the other end of the main body. A plurality of resilient fingers (122) is formed from an inner face of the main body for pressing the bent portions of the cover plate. A block (144) is formed from an inner surface of the locking arm corresponding to a locking hole (682) of the card cage. Rotate the locking arm to lock the block to the hocking hole, thus the cover plates are secured to the card cage.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a circuit board (10) comprises a support plate (50), a tray (20) and a clip (40). The support plate includes a plurality of catches (52) and two locking holes (56). The tray for positioning the circuit board thereon defines a plurality of catch apertures (26). The tray includes a bent plate (22) extending upwardly from a rear side. The clip is pivotally mounted to the tray. The clip includes a locking portion (42) having two protrusions (422), and an operation portion (46) having two resilient fingers (462) pressing the bent plate. In assembly, the catches of the support plate slidably engage in the catch apertures of the tray, the protrusions of the clip extend in the locking hole of the support plate to secure the circuit board to the support plate.

Abstract: A fastening device (40) for securing data storage devices (30) includes a drive bracket (10), and a fixing plate (20). The drive bracket includes two sidewalls (11) defining grooves (12) for slidably receiving screws (32) engaged in opposite sides of each data storage device. One of the sidewalls comprises two supporting tabs (18, 19) each defining a pivot aperture (13, 17). The fixing plate includes two locking blocks (29) defined in a first portion (26) thereof, two resilient members (25) stamped from a second portion (28) thereof, and two opposite pivot axes (21) extending outwardly from a flange (22) thereof. The locking blocks are corresponding to the grooves defined in said sidewall, and the pivot axes are engaged with the pivot apertures. The fixing plate can pivot about the supporting tabs, thereby the data storage devices can be readily received in or removed out from the drive bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket (20), a first latch member (30) and a second latch member (40) to secure two different sizes of data storage devices (10, 10?) therein. The first latch member is movably attached to a first side wall (211) of the bracket via a coil spring (50). The first latch member forms a first locating position and a second locating position thereof. The second latch member comprises a stop (44). When the second latch member is adjustably attached to the first latch member in either of the first locating position and the second locating position. The corresponding data storage device with studs (14 or 14?) installed in one sidewall thereof is slidably installed in the bracket. The studs ride over the stop of the second latch member to secure the data storage devices in the bracket.

Abstract: A fixing device (20) for securing an antenna (10) to a front panel (60) of a computer enclosure (80), includes a main body (22), two fixing arms (24) extending from opposite ends of the main body, and two locking arms (30) extending from the main body and perpendicular to the fixing arms. Two position posts (23) and two pairs of hooks (42) are formed from the main body and engage in corresponding position holes (62) and mounting holes (64) of the panel. Two aligned slots (26) are defined in the fixing arms for receiving the antenna. Each locking arm includes a connecting portion (32) and a bent portion (34). Each locking arm can rotate around a rotation section (31) of the connecting portion, and a locking hole (38) of the bent portion can engage with a locking block (28) of the fixing arm thereby securing the antenna in the slots.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing data storage devices (10) includes a drive bracket (20), a number of first locking devices (30), a second locking device (40), and a spring (60). The drive bracket includes a first sidewall (21) defining a pair of grooves (29) for slidably receiving studs (15) of the data storage devices. The first locking device is pivotally mounted on the first sidewall, the second locking device is movably attached to the drive bracket and moves corresponding to the first locking device. The spring connected the first sidewall and the second locking device. When the studs of the data storage device are slid into the grooves, one of the studs is slid into the cutout and sandwiched between the cutout and the end of said groove, thereby securing the data storage devices within the drive bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus assembly includes a bracket (30) for accommodating a number of data storage devices (10) with studs (50) secured therein, and a handle (70) pivotally attached to each of the data storage devices via a connecting member (60). The bracket includes a pair of side plate (32a, 32b) each having a channel (35) for slidably receiving the studs. A pair of resilient members (36) is formed at opposite ends of each channel. A retaining protrusion (37) protrudes inwardly from an inner side of a front resilient member of an inner side plate. The data storage devices are secured in the bracket with the studs blocked by the retaining protrusions. In disassembly, move the resilient member with the retaining protrusion outwardly to disengage the studs from the retaining protrusion, and then draw the handle to release the data storage device from the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a storage bracket (30), an operating member (60), a locking member (50) and a pair of springs (70). The operating member has at least one slant portion (647). The locking member is restrained from moving along with the operating member. The locking member has at least one inserting pin (54) and at least one sliding tab (56). The springs press on the locking member to urge the inserting pin to extend into the storage bracket. The inserting pin of the locking member is lifted out of the storage bracket by the slant portion of the operating member edging the sliding tab of the locking member out, when the operating member is pushed.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly for a computer enclosure (50) includes two clenching parts (20). Each clenching part includes a body (30) and a fixing member (40). The body includes a head portion (32) with a number of gear teeth (38) projecting therefrom, and a supporting portion (36) extending from the head portion. The head portion defines a through hole (34) therein, for pivotably engaging the fixing member. The fixing member is fixedly secured to a bottom wall of the computer enclosure. The gear teeth of the clenching parts clench each other. Moving the supporting portion of one of the clenching parts will actuate the supporting portion of the other of the clenching parts to rotate around the other corresponding fixing member.

Abstract: A drive bracket (30) includes a first latch member (40) and a second latch member (50) to secure a number of data storage devices (10) therein. The first latch member is movably attached to a side panel (33) of bracket via a spring (60). The second latch member comprises a pair of stops (56). The stop comprises a pair of slopes (563, 564) and a pair of vertical locating boards (565). The second latch member is adjustably attached to the first locking member. The data storage device with studs (15) installed in one sidewall thereof is slideably installed in the bracket. The studs switchably ride over the corresponding slopes and are blocked by the vertical boards of the second latch member to secure the data storage devices in the bracket in different positions.