초록 ▼

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 chas

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.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A self-locking mounting apparatus for holding a storage device in a chassis, comprising:a bracket having a first side, a second side and a front, the front coupled to and between the first side and the second side, the bracket being insertable into the chassis; anda latch

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A self-locking mounting apparatus for holding a storage device in a chassis, comprising:a bracket having a first side, a second side and a front, the front coupled to and between the first side and the second side, the bracket being insertable into the chassis; anda latch with a movable extension which protrudes beyond the front of the bracket, the latch mounted to one of the first side and second side of the bracket and adapted to secure the bracket in the chassis upon insertion of the bracket into the chassis.