Securing device of computer data storage

Details Securing device of computer data storage Securing device of computer data storage

1999-10-27

2001-07-03

Picard, Leo P. (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S728000, C361S747000, C361S725000, 36, C248S222410

Reexamination Certificate

active

06256195

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to a device for securing computer data storage in a computer enclosure, and in particular to a securing device of computer data storage that allows ready and efficient mounting/dismounting of the data storage without use of a hand tool.
2. The Prior Art
A computer comprises data storage devices, such as hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and CD-ROM for storage of data. Conventionally, the data storage devices are fixed in a computer enclosure by bolts. Thus, it requires tools to tighten and loosen the bolts. The tightening/loosening operation is laborious and time-consuming.
Examples of conventional techniques used to secure a data storage device, such as a disk drive, in a computer enclosure are disclosed in Taiwan Patent Application Nos. 76201340, 80212451 and 80212301. These conventional techniques suffer complicated structure, high cost and laborious operation of mounting bolts.
Another example of conventional technique for securing a disk drive is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,301,088 and Taiwan Patent Application No. 81209653. Resilient members are adopted to fix the disk drive. Such resilient members are not capable to soundly support the disk drive.
Other examples of the related technique are disclosed in Taiwan Patent Application No. 80206874 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,564,804 and 5,599,080.
It is thus desired to provide a device for securing a computer data storage device that overcomes the above problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a device for efficiently mounting/dismounting a computer data storage device.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for securing a computer data storage device in a computer enclosure without using a tool.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a device having a simple structure for efficiently securing a computer data storage device.
To achieve the above objects, a securing device in accordance with the present invention that secures a computer data storage device in a computer enclosure comprises a carrier fixed in the enclosure and defining a space for accommodating the data storage device. The carrier has a bottom plate and opposite side plate extending from the bottom plate. At least one slot is defined in the plates of the carrier. The slot has an inner end around which a raised portion of is formed on the corresponding plate of the carrier. A projection is mounted to a corresponding face of the data storage device and the projection has an expanded head separated from the face a predetermined distance whereby the projection is received in the slot and retained at the inner end thereof with the head engaging with and interacting with the raised portion for applying a force to the data storage device to securely fix the data storage device in the carrier.


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