Abstract: A mounting device (30) for a data storage device (80) has at least one retaining hole (81) defined in each one of two opposite sides thereof. The mounting device includes a receiving member (40) and a retaining member (50). The receiving member includes a side wall (43) and a bottom wall (41). At least one fixing pin (433) is formed on the side wall. An elastic clip (415) is formed on the bottom wall with a protrusion (416) formed thereon. The retaining member is slidably attached to the receiving member. The retaining member includes a base wall (51) and a retaining wall (53). At least one fixing pin (533) is formed on the retaining wall. An opening (511) is defined in the base wall corresponding to the protrusion.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (30), a drive bracket (20) pivotably mounted to the cage, a damper device (24) including a base (240) secured to the drive bracket and a damper gear (241) being rotatable relative to the base when an external force is exerted thereon and being held relative to the base by a resisting force formed therebetween when the external force is withdrawn, and an engaging member (33) attached to the cage including a plurality of teeth (3311) meshed with the damper gear of the damper device. The drive bracket is capable of being held in any position during rotation thereof by the resisting force between the damper gear and the base resisting rotation.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a base (20), a pivot member (30), and a data storage device (50). The base includes a bottom panel (22) with a hook (2231) formed on a resilient cantilever (223) thereof, a first side panel (24) extending from one side of the bottom panel, and a pair of standing pieces (26) extending from two corners of another side of the bottom panel respectively; the pivot member includes a second side panel (34) and a flange panel (32) extending from the second side panel, an opening (321) corresponding to the hook of the base is defined in the flange panel; the data storage device is mounted between the first side panel of the base and the second side panel of the pivot member after the pivot member rotates to a locked position where the hook of the resilient cantilever engages in the opening of the pivot member.

Abstract: A computer panel for protecting an optical disc drive includes a panel base defining an opening, a cover and a rotating member. A guiding rail is defined in the panel base in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the disc tray extending in or out the opening. A connecting bar extends from the cover and one end thereof is received in the guiding rail and slidable therein. The rotating member is connected between the panel base and the cover with one end thereof pivotally positioned on the panel base and the other end pivotally connected to the connecting bar. Wherein the pivot member is driven to rotate outward due to the disc tray of the optical disc drive extending outward to push the cover, thereby pulling the connecting bar to slide up in the guiding rail and driving the cover to rotate outward and expose the opening.

Abstract: A mounting device (30) for a data storage device (80) has at least one retaining hole (81) defined in each one of two opposite sides thereof. The mounting device includes a receiving member (40) and a retaining member (50). The receiving member includes a side wall (43) and a bottom wall (41). At least one fixing pin (433) is formed on the side wall. An elastic clip (415) is formed on the bottom wall with a protrusion (416) formed thereon. The retaining member is slidably attached to the receiving member. The retaining member includes a base wall (51) and a retaining wall (53). At least one fixing pin (533) is formed on the retaining wall. An opening (511) is defined in the base wall corresponding to the protrusion.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for data storage device (50) with securing holes (52) defined therein, includes a base (20) and a pivot member (30) with one end pivotally attached to the base. The base includes at least a securing piece (241) corresponding to the securing hole of the data storage device and a clip (2231) protruded therefrom. The pivot member includes at least a securing piece (321) corresponding to the securing hole of the data storage device and an opening (343) corresponding to the clip. The clip of the base engages into the opening of the pivot member for mounting the data storage device when the pivot member rotates to a locked position. The clip of the base disengages from the opening of the flange panel of the pivot member when the pivot member rotates to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an indicator device to a computer, includes a first securing bracket (10) and a second securing bracket (30) detachably attached to the computer. The first securing bracket includes a pair of side walls (12). A recess (19) is formed on each side wall. A securing slot (191) is disposed next to each recess. The second securing bracket includes a pair of side walls (32). A fixing plate (39) extends laterally from each side wall of the second securing bracket corresponding to each recess of the first securing bracket. A hook portion (391) is disposed on a free end of each fixing plate for clasping the corresponding securing slot. The side walls of the first and second securing brackets are correspondingly coplanar when the first and second securing brackets are secured together. The first securing bracket and the second securing bracket cooperatively define an accommodating space for receiving the indicator device therein.

Abstract: A bracket (100) for mounting a light-emitting member (50) to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member (10) and a second holding member (30) connecting with the first holding member via a connecting arm which is capable of being fold to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member (50) therebetween. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting device (20) for a disk drive (80) has at least one retaining hole (81) defined in each one of two opposite sides thereof. The mounting device includes a receiving member (40), a retaining member (50), and a securing member (60). The receiving member includes a side wall (43) and a bottom wall (41). At least one fixing pin (433) is formed on the side wall. An elastic clip (413) is formed on the bottom wall with a protrusion (413) thereon. The retaining member is slidably attached to the receiving member. The retaining member includes a locking wall (51) and a retaining wall (53). At least one fixing pin (533) is formed on the retaining wall. The protrusion is engaged in an opening (511) defined in the locking wall. The securing member is attached to the retaining member. The securing member includes a pressing tab (613).

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a fan in a computer enclosure includes a panel configured to mount the fan thereon, and a plurality of restricting members. The panel defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan for air ventilation between an inside and an outside of the computer enclosure. The plurality of restricting members is set around the ventilation area to restrict the movement of the fan along the panel. The plurality of restricting members includes a mounting bracket, which includes an elastic shank extending up from the panel and a pressing portion protruding from the shank configured to clamp the fan against the panel.

Abstract: A computer panel with a connector assembly, includes a panel, a connector, and a receiving bracket for fittingly receiving the connector. The panel defines an opening and a slot at one side of the opening. The connector includes a pair of annular securing members respectively extending from two opposite sides thereof. The receiving bracket includes a pair of sidewalls respectively abutting against the two opposite sides of the connector, and a bottom wall supporting the connector thereon. An elastic hook protrudes from each sidewall for respectively engaging with the securing members. A blocking tab extends from a bottom wall of the receiving bracket in a direction parallel to the panel. The panel defines a slot. The blocking tab of the receiving bracket is inserted in the slot and blocked by an inner side of the panel. A fastening member secures the receiving bracket to the panel.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (10) includes a bracket (20, 50) for accommodating the data storage device and a latch member (30, 50). The latch member includes a pair of bent portions (34, 63) configured for attaching to the data storage device, and an operating portion (32, 62) connecting with the bent portions. The bent portions engage with the bracket for positioning the data storage device in the bracket. When the operating portion is pulled, the bent portions are caused to deform towards each other and disengage from the bracket for detaching the data storage device from the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (10) includes a bracket (20, 50) for accommodating the data storage device and a latch member (30, 50). The latch member includes a pair of bent portions (34, 63) configured for attaching to the data storage device, and an operating portion (32, 62) connecting with the bent portions. The bent portions engage with the bracket for positioning the data storage device in the bracket. When the operating portion is pulled, the bent portions are caused to deform towards each other and disengage from the bracket for detaching the data storage device from the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a fan in a computer enclosure includes a panel configured to mount the fan thereon, and a plurality of restricting members. The panel defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan for air ventilation between an inside and an outside of the computer enclosure. The plurality of restricting members is set around the ventilation area to restrict the movement of the fan along the panel. The plurality of restricting members includes a mounting bracket, which includes an elastic shank extending up from the panel and a pressing portion protruding from the shank configured to clamp the fan against the panel.

Abstract: A fan holder assembly comprises a panel defining a plurality of latching holes therein, a first fan, a second fan, and a holder securely attached to the panel for securing either the first fan or the second fan. The holder comprises a bottom plate having a plurality of catches, a plurality of first clasping portions extending from the bottom plate, and a plurality of second clasping portions extending from the bottom plate. The first clasping portions are situated below the second clasping portions. The catches engage in the latching holes of the panel respectively, thereby fixedly attaching the holder to the panel. The first clasping portions engage with the first fan for securing the first fan. The second clasping portions engage with the second fan for securing the second fan.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to secure a data storage device (10). The data storage device has a mounting member (12) disposed thereon. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the data storage device, and a latch member (50) removably attached to the bracket. The bracket includes a side plate (32), which defines a through opening therein, for receiving the mounting member of the data storage device along a first direction. A guideway (327) is disposed on the side plate. The guideway extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. After the mounting member of the data storage device is received into through opening of the bracket, the latch member is inserted into the guideway, thereby preventing the mounting member from disengaging from the through opening.

Abstract: A fan mounting assembly for securing a fan having a bottom wall, includes a computer chassis and a securing member. The computer chassis forms a first limiting member and a pair of second limiting members. The first limiting member is for restricting a horizontal and vertical movement of the fan. The second limiting members are respectively formed at opposite sides of the computer chassis, different to the first limiting member, for restricting lateral movement of the fan. The first limiting member and second limiting members together forms a housing for accommodating the fan. The securing member is resiliently attached to the computer chassis, for securing the fan in the housing.

Abstract: A holding apparatus for a fastener (40) includes a board (10) and a holding member (30). The board defines at least one hole (12) for receiving the fastener. The holding member is attached to the board. At least one resilient arm (34) is formed on the holding member adjacent to the at least one hole for supporting the fastener.