Computer enclosure with simple drive bracket
AssigneesHONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
InventorsYun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun
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Abstract
A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a retaining clip (20), and a support plate (40). The base includes a top plate (14), a bottom plate (16), and a side plate (12) connecting with the top plate and the bottom plate. The retaining clip is secured to the side plate. The support plate is secured between the top plate and the bottom plate of the base, and spaced from and opposite to the retaining clip. The support plate together with the retaining clip can be adapted to receive at least one data storage device. A plurality of securing clips (41) is formed on the retaining clip and the support plate for locating the at least one data storage device thereon.
Claims8
A computer enclosure comprising:
- a base comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate connecting with the top plate and the bottom plate;
- a retaining clip secured to the side plate;
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- a support plate secured between the top plate and the bottom plate of the base, the support plate being generally parallel to the side plate and separated from the retaining clip, wherein the support plate together with the retaining clip can be adapted to receive at least one data storage device;
- wherein a plurality of securing clips is formed on the retaining clip and the support plate, for locating the at least one data storage device thereon;
- wherein a pair of locating clips is provided on the support plate below the securing clips for supporting another data storage device;
- wherein the retaining clip comprises a generally U-shaped main body, and the securing clips are formed on the main body;
- wherein at least one post having a screw hole is arranged at the side plate, and the main body of the retaining clip defines at least one through hole aligned with the screw hole of the at least one post, thereby receiving a fastener therein for positioning the retaining clip on the side plate.
A computer enclosure comprising:
- a base comprising a side plate, a top plate, and a bottom plate, the top plate and the bottom plate extending from the side plate;
- a support plate secured between the top plate and the bottom plate of the base, thereby forming an opening which is surrounded by the support plate and the base, the support plate being generally parallel to the side plate;
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- a front bezel secured to the base for covering the opening;
- wherein a retaining clip is secured to the side plate and separated from the support plate, the support plate together with the retaining clip is adapted for receiving at least one data storage device;
- wherein a plurality of securing clips is formed on the retaining clip and the support plate for locating the at least one data storage device thereon;
- wherein a pair of locating clips is provided on the support plate below the securing clips for supporting another data storage device;
- wherein the retaining clip comprises a generally U-shaped main body, and the securing clips are formed on the main body;
- wherein a pair of support portions each defining a cutout therein extends from the main body, and a pair of posts is arranged at the side plate engaging in the cutouts of the support portions, thereby positioning the retaining clip on the side plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.