Self-locking mounting apparatus

Details Self-locking mounting apparatus Self-locking mounting apparatus

1998-08-14

2000-08-08

Cuomo, Peter M.

Supports: cabinet structure

With movable components

Horizontally movable

3122232, 292 19, A47B 8800

Patent

active

060990988

ABSTRACT:
A self-locking mounting method and apparatus are disclosed. A self-locking mounting apparatus comprises a bracket for holding a storage device, a chassis having at least one flange for supporting the bracket, a retaining mechanism which engages the bracket upon insertion of the bracket into the chassis. The retaining mechanism may include a tab on the chassis and at least one latch on the bracket. The latch may be a spring latch. A plurality of flanges protruding from the chassis may be used to support the bracket. A method for mounting a self-locking apparatus includes the steps of attaching a storage device to a bracket, inserting the bracket into a chassis, the bracket being supported by at least one flange on the chassis, and engaging the bracket to the chassis with a retaining mechanism.

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