Patent attributes
A mounting apparatus for securing a power supply (10) includes a chassis (50), a retainer (30) and a spring (40). The power supply includes a plurality of locking holes (12) at a sidewall thereof, and two screws (14) threaded in the sidewall. The chassis includes a side panel (51) and a rear panel (53). The side panel has two slots (54), and a plurality of locking tabs (52) engaging in the locking holes. The retainer is slidably attached to the side panel, and connected to the side panel via the spring. The retainer includes two receiving portions (33), each having a slanted guiding surface (331). A locking portion (36) is formed near one end of the guiding surface. The screws slide along the slots and the guiding surface, then snappingly engage into the locking portions, thereby securing the power supply in the chassis.