Retaining apparatus for data storage device

Details Retaining apparatus for data storage device Retaining apparatus for data storage device

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Lea-Edmonds, Lisa (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S679330

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974088

ABSTRACT:
A retaining apparatus for at least one data storage device includes a tray and a retaining device. The tray is used for receiving the at least one data storage device. The retaining device is attached to a front side of the tray. The retaining device includes base member, an arm member, an operation member and a blocking tab. The base member is attached to the front side of the tray. The arm member is pivotably attached to the base member about a first pivot axis. The operation member is pivotably attached to the base member about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The blocking tab is secured to the operation member. The blocking tab has a blocking portion to block the arm member.

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