Mounting apparatus for data storage devices

Details Mounting apparatus for data storage devices Mounting apparatus for data storage devices

2006-07-21

2010-11-30

Wood, Kimberly T (Department: 3632)

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C312S223100

Reexamination Certificate

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07841565

ABSTRACT:
A mounting apparatus for a data storage device defining a locking hole in a sidewall includes a bracket, a lever member, and an operating member. The bracket includes a first side wall. The side wall defines a through-hole, and an opening. The lever member mounted to the first side wall includes an extension portion at an end thereof that extends through the opening, and a cantilever at an opposite end thereof. The cantilever includes a first guiding portion, and a locking portion at a distal end thereof for inserting through the through-hole of the bracket to engage in the locking hole of the data storage device. The operating member is mounted to the first side wall of the bracket and movable along the cantilever of the lever member. The operating member includes a second guiding portion for slidably engaging with the first guiding portion of the lever member.

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