US Patent 7088580 Mounting apparatus for data storage device

A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device (10) includes a drive bracket (30), and a locking device (40) movably attached to the drive bracket via a screw (50). The data storage device forms a pair of studs (20) at each opposite side plate thereof. The drive bracket includes a first side wall (302) and a second side wall (304) respectively defining first and second guiding grooves (3022,3042) thereof. The first side wall defines a locking hole (3027) beside an end of the first guiding groove. The locking device comprises a position slot (405) for fastening a corresponding stud therein, and a locking tab (4046) engaging in the locking hole of the drive bracket for locking the data storage device in the drive bracket.