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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2002
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A fastening device for securing a data storage device ( ) with a screw ( ) secured thereon includes a locating plate ( ) and a bracket ( ). The bracket receives the data storage device therein, and the locating plate secures the data storage device to the bracket. The bracket includes first and second side panels ( ). The first side panel defines a slot ( ). The second side panel defines a groove ( ) for slidingly receiving the screw of the data storage device. The locating plate includes an engaging section ( ) and an elastic section ( ). The engaging section forms a latch ( ) stamped toward and received in the slot of the bracket, and engaged with the data storage device. The elastic section extends from the engaging section, and provides the locating plate with elastic deformation capability so that the latch can move in and out of the slot of the bracket.