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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2003
Li Ping Chen, Tu-chen, TW;
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A data storage device mounting apparatus includes a retaining bracket ( ) fixedly mounted to a computer chassis ( ), two slide rails ( ) attached to opposite sides of a data storage device ( ), and a resilient operation body ( ). The retaining bracket includes two opposite side plates ( ) each defining a long slot ( ). Each slide rail includes protrusions ( ) slidably engaging in a corresponding slot. One side plate includes a detent tab ( ). One slide rail includes a blocking tab ( ). The operation body is fixed to one side plate, and includes an inward projection ( ). When the data storage device is slid into the retaining bracket, the projection snappingly engages with the blocking tab, to prevent accidental withdrawal of the data storage device from the retaining bracket. The detent tab abuts an end of the data storage device, to prevent the data storage device from moving further inwardly.