US 6,556,432 B2 · Drive bracket having a pivotable fastener

Abstract

A bracket (30) for mounting a data storage device to an enclosure includes a frame (32) for mounting the data storage device therein, a fastener (34) and a shield (36). The frame defines a cutout (46) in a stop wall (38) thereof, and a pair of retaining indentions (60) in opposite side walls (40) thereof. The fastener includes a pair of pivots (72) rotatably received in the retaining indentions, a handle (62) extending through the cutout, and a spring (66) connected between the pivots. Each pivot has a latch (74) and a cam (76) engagable with stop tabs (14) formed in the enclosure, for securing the bracket in the enclosure. The shield is attached on the stop wall. When the handle is pushed upwardly, the pivots are accordingly rotated. The latches disengage from the stop tabs, and the cams move the fastener slightly away from the stop tabs.

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Dependent claims

A bracket for mounting a date storage device to an enclosure comprising:

a frame for receiving a date storage device therein, the frame comprising a base, a stop wall extending from the base and a pair of side walls extending from the base;
and
a fastener rotatably attached to an inner side of the stop wall of the frame, the fastener comprising at least one pivot, and a resilient member secured to the pivot and resiliently abutting against the frame, each pivot having a latch adapted for engaging with the enclosure to thereby secure the frame in the enclosure,
wherein the stop wall of the frame forms at least one elastic tab thereon, and at least one side wall defines a retaining indention therein, each pivot of the fastener being rotatably secured between one corresponding elastic tab and one corresponding retaining indention.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Drive bracket having a pivotable fastener

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Drive bracket having a pivotable fastener

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Abstract

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