Electronic device locking apparatus and disk drive assembly for a computing device

Abstract

An electronic device locking apparatus includes a base for receiving an electronic device, the base having a first side and a second side spaced apart and opposite the first side. The apparatus also includes a first stop coupled to the first side of the base and a second stop coupled to the second side of the base. The second stop is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the second stop locks the electronic device to the base and maintains contact of the electronic device with the base, and in the open position, the electronic device is removable from the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a locking device for an electronic device, and more particularly to a device for locking a disk drive thereon, and a disk drive assembly installed in a computing system. Background Technology

[0002] Data storage devices such as disk drives are mounted to the cages or brackets of computing systems using fasteners (e.g., mounting screws). Screw mounting requires additional steps and tools for assembling and removing the disk drive from the cage or bracket, thus reducing the efficiency of computing equipment maintenance, especially in large-scale data centers. Furthermore, disk drives without screw holes in their mounting locations cannot be installed using screw mounting, limiting its application. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to one aspect, this disclosure provides a device for securing an electronic device thereto. The device includes a base for housing the electronic device, having a first side portion and a second side portion spaced apart from and opposite to the first side portion; a first stop coupled to the first side portion of the base; and a second stop coupled to the second side portion of the base. The second stop is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the second stop secures the electronic device to the base and maintains contact between the electronic device and the base; in the open position, the electronic device is detachable from the base.

[0004] Optionally, the device further includes a slider, on which the second stop is formed, wherein the second stop is movably coupled to the base and movable relative to the base between the closed position and the open position.

[0005] Optionally, the device further includes a retainer coupled to the base, wherein the retainer is elastically deformable relative to the base to lock the slider in the closed position and unlock the slider from the closed position.

[0006] Optionally, the device further includes a first groove and a second groove formed in the base; and a spring arm coupled to the slider, the spring arm being biased against the base. When the slider is in the closed position, the spring arm engages with the first groove, and when the slider is in the open position, the spring arm engages with the second groove.

[0007] Optionally, the device further includes a flange extending from the first side toward the center of the base, the flange being spaced apart from the base along the normal direction of the base, wherein the flange is positioned to block the movement path along the normal direction.

[0008] Optionally, the device further includes a first sidewall formed on the first side and a second sidewall formed on the second side; a slider movably coupled to the second sidewall, and a second stop formed on the slider; wherein the first stop is formed on the first sidewall to engage with a first lug of the disk drive, and wherein the slider is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the second stop engages with a second lug of the disk drive, and in the open position the second stop releases the second lug of the disk drive.

[0009] Optionally, the device further includes a first latch coupled to the second side, the first latch being biased against the slider to prevent the slider from moving beyond the open position.

[0010] Optionally, the first latch of the device may be deformed away from the slider to allow the slider to disengage from the base.

[0011] Optionally, the device may also include a heat-conducting plate coupled to the base for dissipating heat from electronic devices mounted on the base.

[0012] According to another aspect, this disclosure provides a disk drive assembly for a computing device. The disk drive assembly includes a base having a first side portion, a second side portion disposed opposite to the first side portion, and a central portion located between the first side portion and the second side portion; a first disk drive disposed on a first surface of the central portion of the base; a first stop coupled to the first side portion of the base, the first stop engaging a first retaining portion of the disk drive; and a second stop coupled to the second side portion of the base, the second stop engaging a second retaining portion of the disk drive; wherein the first stop and the second stop abut against the disk drive to lock the disk drive to the base and maintain contact between the disk drive and the base.

[0013] Optionally, the first stop is positioned to block a first movement path away from the base.

[0014] Optionally, the disk drive assembly further includes a slider movably coupled to the second side, wherein a second stop is coupled to the slider and the second stop is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the second stop blocks a second movement path away from the base, and in the open position the second stop prevents the second movement path from being cleared.

[0015] Optionally, the disk drive assembly further includes a retainer coupled to the base, wherein the retainer is elastically deformable relative to the base to lock the slider in the closed position and unlock the slider from the closed position.

[0016] Optionally, the disk drive assembly further includes a first sidewall formed on the first side and a second sidewall formed on the second side; a slider movably coupled to the second sidewall, with a second stop formed on the slider; a first latch coupled to the second sidewall, the first latch biasing against the slider to prevent the slider from moving beyond the open position; wherein the first stop is formed on the first sidewall and engages with a first lug of the disk drive, and wherein the slider is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, in the closed position the second stop engages with a second lug of the disk drive, and in the open position the second stop releases the second lug of the disk drive.

[0017] Optionally, the disk drive assembly further includes a heat-conducting plate disposed between the base and the disk drive for dissipating heat from the disk drive. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be more fully understood below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device locking device according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D diagram.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the slider of the device shown from another angle.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Partial perspective views of the slider in the closed and open positions.

[0023] Figure 5 The disk drive will be installed in Figure 1A three-dimensional view of the device shown.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The first side edge of the disk drive shown is engaged with the device shown in a perspective view.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The three-dimensional view and a partial enlarged view of the disk drive shown indicate that the slider is in the open and closed positions, respectively.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of part 8 in the middle.

[0027] Figure 9 It is a perspective view of the disk drive on the device with the slider in the open position.

[0028] Figure 10 It corresponds to Figure 9 A perspective view of the disk drive and device shown with the slider in the closed position.

[0029] Figure 11A This is an exploded perspective view of a disk drive assembly according to another aspect of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 11B This is a graph showing the relationship between the thickness of the heat-conducting plate and the compression ratio of an electronic device locking device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of a disk drive locking device according to another embodiment.

[0032] Figure 13 It is a disk drive locked in Figure 12 A three-dimensional view of the device shown.

[0033] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A magnified view of part 14.

[0034] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of a disk drive locking device according to yet another embodiment.

[0035] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 An exploded perspective view of the device shown.

[0036] Figure 17 It is a disk drive locked in Figure 15 A three-dimensional view of the device shown.

[0037] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 An exploded 3D diagram.

[0038] Figure 19 The disk drive will be installed in Figure 15 A perspective view of the device shown from another angle.

[0039] Figure 20 yes Figure 15 The first edge of the disk drive shown engages with Figure 15 A three-dimensional view of the device shown.

[0040] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 The diagram shows a perspective view of the disk drive on the device with the slider in the open position.

[0041] Figure 22 It corresponds to Figure 21 A perspective view of the disk drive and device shown with the slider in the closed position.

[0042] Figure 23 This is an exploded perspective view of a disk drive locking device and a disk drive assembly according to another embodiment.

[0043] Figure 24 yes Figure 23 A perspective view of the sliding component of the locking device shown.

[0044] Figure 25 yes Figure 23 Another exploded view shows the slider in the open and closed positions. Detailed Implementation

[0045] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, according to one embodiment, an electronic device locking device, for example for locking a disk drive 502 (such as...) Figure 5 The device 100 (shown) secured thereto includes a base 130 with a substantially planar and rectangular surface, a first stop 112a and a second stop 172 coupled to the base 130. The base 130 is sized to accommodate and mount a disk drive thereon. The base 130 has a first side 110 and a second side 120 opposite to and spaced apart from the first side 110. One or more first stops 112a are provided on the first side 110, for example, as shown in the diagram. Figure 1 The two first stops 112a shown may be integrally formed on the first side portion 110. Alternatively, one or more first stops 112a may be individually formed and coupled to the first side portion 110. Each first stop 112a includes a top edge of a corresponding recess 112 formed on the first side portion 110 of the base 130. Each first stop 112a faces a direction opposite to the normal direction 130a of the base 130. Therefore, each first stop 112a blocks a first movement path 131 aligned with the first stop 112a and in the same direction as the normal direction 130a.

[0046] The device 100 also includes a slider 170 movably coupled to the base 130 on a second side 120. The slider 170 has a body 171 and one or more second stops, such as... Figure 3 The two second stops 172 are shown. The second stops 172 can be integrally formed on the body 171. Alternatively, the second stops 172 can be separately formed and coupled to the body 171. A notch 173 is formed on the slider 170 adjacent to each second stop 172.

[0047] The slider 170 is movably coupled to the base 130 by a pair of screws 190. Each screw 190 passes through a corresponding mounting groove 179 formed in the slider 170 and is mounted in a screw hole 129 on the second side 120 of the base 130. The screws 190 prevent the slider 170 from disengaging from the base 130 and, in sliding engagement with the mounting groove 179, allow the slider 170 to move linearly relative to the base 130 in a direction parallel to the second side 120 of the base 130. Therefore, the second stop 172 is movable relative to the base 130 between a closed position 170a and an open position 170b. When the second stop 172 is in the closed position 170a, the second stop 172 blocks a second movement path 132 aligned with the second stop 172 and moving away from the base 130. When the second stop 172 is in the open position 170b, each second stop 172 is offset from the second movement path 132, while the notch 173 is in the second movement path 132, allowing the second movement path 132 to pass through the notch 173. Therefore, when the second stop 172 is in the open position 172b, the second movement path 132 is cleared.

[0048] In use, the disk drive 502, having a first retaining portion coupled to the disk drive 502, such as a pair of first lugs 512 on the first side edge 502a, and a second retaining portion coupled to the disk drive 502, such as a pair of second lugs 522 on the second side edge 502b, can be locked onto the base 130, i.e., the disk drive 502 can be fixed to the base 130 without the need for mounting screws. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, firstly, the disk drive 502 is tilted relative to the base 130, such that a pair of first lugs 512 are positioned in corresponding recesses 112. Through the recesses 112, each first lug 512 abuts against a corresponding first stop 112a. Because the first lugs 512 are stopped by the first stops 112a, movement of the first side edge 502a of the disk drive 502 away from the base 130 along the first movement path 131 is prevented.

[0049] With each first lug 512 retracted into its corresponding recess 112, the first side edge 502a of the disk drive 502 is attached to the first side portion 110 of the base 130. Thus, the disk drive 502 can rotate relative to the base 130 about the first stop 112a, for example, toward or away from the base 130. Rotation of the disk drive 502 toward the base 130 causes the second lug 522 to move toward the base 130 along the mounting path 542, such as... Figure 6 As shown. With the slider 170 in the open position 170b, the notch 173 is aligned with the mounting path 542, i.e., the second stop 172 is removed, and the second movement path 132 is cleared to allow the second lug 522 to pass through the corresponding notch 173, so that the disk drive 502 contacts the base 130. Further, as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, when the disk drive 502 is in full contact with the base 130, the slider 170 moves relative to the base 130 in the closing direction 170L to move the second stop 172 to the closed position 170a. Thus, each second stop 172 is positioned abutting against the corresponding second lug 522 and blocking the second movement path 132.

[0050] In the closed position 170a, the second stop 172 prevents the second lug 522 from moving away from the base 130. Together with the first lug 512 engaging with the first stop 112a, the first side edge 502a and the second side edge 502b of the disk drive 502 are respectively engaged with the corresponding first side 110 and second side 120 of the base 130. Thus, the disk drive 502 is locked to the base 130 and constitutes the disk drive assembly 610, as... Figure 10 As shown.

[0051] To disengage the disk drive 502 from the device 100, for example, when maintenance and / or troubleshooting of the disk drive 502 or the computing system on which it is installed, the above operations can be performed in reverse order. First, move the slider 170 along the opening direction 170R, causing the second stop 172 to move away and align the recess 173 with the second lug 522. The second movement path 132 is thus cleared, allowing the second lug 522 to be lifted from the base 130. Using the first stop 112a as a pivot, the second side edge of the disk drive 502 can rotate away from the base 130. Then, the first lug 512 can be removed from the recess 112, allowing the disk drive 502 to be disengaged from the device 100.

[0052] In addition to mounting and securing the disk drive to the computing system, device 100 can also be used to provide heat dissipation for the disk drive. For example... Figure 10 and Figure 11AAs shown, the disk drive assembly 610 includes a base 130, a disk drive 502 received on a central portion 130c of a first main plane of the base 130, and a slider 170 movably coupled to the base 130. The base 130 has a first side portion 110 and a second side portion 120 opposite to and spaced apart from the first side portion 110. The central portion 130c is located between the first side portion 110 and the second side portion 120. The first side portion 110 has one or more first recesses 112 formed thereon. A first stop 112a is formed on the top of each first recess 112 to prevent a first movement path 131 from passing through the first recess 112.

[0053] Each first stop 112a is coupled to a first side 110 of the base 130. Each second stop 172 is coupled to a second side 120 of the base 130. The first stop 112a and the second stop 172 engage with the first holding portion and the second holding portion of the disk drive 502, respectively, thereby locking the disk drive 502 to the base 130.

[0054] The first retaining portion may include a first lug 512 coupled to a first side edge 502a of the disk drive 502, and the second retaining portion may include a second lug 522 coupled to a second side edge 502b of the disk drive 502. The first retaining portion may also include the first side edge 502a of the disk drive 502 itself.

[0055] like Figure 11A As shown, the disk drive assembly 610 also includes a heat-conducting plate 60 disposed between the base 130 and the disk drive 502. The disk drive 502 contacts the heat-conducting plate 60 as the first lug 512 engages with the first stop 112a and the second lug 522 engages with the second stop 172. The shapes and dimensions of the disk drive 502, the first lug 512 and the second lug 522, and the first stop 112a and the second stop 172, as well as their positional relationships, are determined such that the first stop 112a and the second stop 172 apply a force F1 to the disk drive 502 through the first and second retaining portions, which is then transmitted to the heat-conducting plate 60. The interaction force between the disk drive 502 and the heat-conducting plate 60 can cause the heat-conducting plate 60 to elastically deform, ensuring proper surface contact between the disk drive 502 and the heat-conducting plate 60, thereby effectively dissipating heat from the disk drive 502.

[0056] It can be made with different heights h( Figure 7The second stop 172 is adapted to accommodate heat-conducting plates 60 with different thicknesses t. In one example, the height h of the second stop 172 is 0.95 mm, and the distance between the disk drive 502 and the base 130 along the normal direction 130a of the base 130 in the closed position 170a is 0.9 mm. Therefore, the second stop 172 can be used for heat-conducting plates 60 with a thickness t ranging from 0.9 mm to 1.85 mm (0.9 mm + 0.95 mm). The compressibility R of the heat-conducting plate can be calculated using the following formula:

[0057] R = (t – 0.9) / t

[0058] The relationship between the compressibility R of the heat-conducting plate and the thickness t of the heat-conducting plate 60 is as follows: Figure 11B As shown. In another example, the height h of the second stop 172 is 1 mm, and the distance between the disk drive 502 and the base 130 along the normal direction 130a of the base 130 in the closed position 170a is 0.9 mm. Therefore, the second stop 172 can be used for a heat-conducting plate 60 with a thickness t ranging from 0.9 mm to 1.9 mm (0.9 mm + 1 mm).

[0059] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 11A As shown, the device 100 may include a pair of grooves 128a, 128b formed on the second side 120. The slider 170 also includes a spring arm 176 formed on the body 171 by cutting a pair of slots 175 through the body 171. A protrusion 178 is formed in the middle of the spring arm 176, and the spring arm 176 is biased toward the second side 120. When the second stop 172 is in the closed position, the protrusion 178 engages with the first groove 128a. When the second stop 172 is in the open position, the protrusion 178 engages with the second groove 128b. The engagement of the protrusion 178 with one of the grooves 128a, 128b helps to lock the slider 170 in the corresponding position to prevent accidental movement of the slider 170.

[0060] According to another embodiment, such as Figures 12 to 14As shown, the device 200 for securing an electronic device thereto includes a base 230, a slider 270 movably coupled to the base 230, and a flange 214 formed on a first side portion 210 of the base 230. The flange 214 extends in a lateral direction 214L toward the middle portion 230c of the base 230. The flange 214 can engage with a first side edge 502a of a disk drive 502, i.e., it serves as a first stop. A second stop 272 abuts against a second side edge 502b of the disk drive 502. The first stop and the second stop 272 of the slider 270 coupled to the second side portion 220 of the base 230 work together to secure the disk drive 502 to the base 230. Therefore, the device 200 allows the disk drive 502 to be mounted thereto, and the disk drive 502a does not need to have a first lug mounted on the first side edge 502a as in the previous embodiment.

[0061] Furthermore, the device 200 may also include a first side portion 210 formed on the base 230 and one or more recesses 212 between the base 230 and the flange 214. The device 230 having both the flange 214 and one or more recesses 212 allows a disk drive with or without a first lug mounted on the first side 502a to be mounted on the device 200.

[0062] According to yet another embodiment, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, a device 300 for securing a disk drive thereto includes a base 330 and a slider 370 movably coupled to the base 330. The base 330 has a first side portion 310 and a second side portion 320 opposite to and spaced apart from the first side portion 310. The first side portion 310 is a first sidewall extending vertically from the base 330, and a pair of through holes 312 are formed on the first sidewall. The top edge of each through hole 312 forms a first stop 312a. The first stop 312a blocks a first movement path 331 aligned with the first stop 312a and in the same direction as the normal direction 330a of the base 330.

[0063] The second side portion 320 is a second sidewall extending vertically from the base 330, and a pair of seat portions 322 are formed on the second sidewall. The slider 370 has a main body 371 and a pair of second stops 372 extending laterally from the main body 371 and toward the first side portion 310. The slider 370 is movably coupled to the second side portion 320 by a pair of rivets 390, which engage in rivet grooves 329 formed on the second side portion 320. Therefore, the second stops 372 can move relative to the base 330 between a closed position 370a and an open position 370b.

[0064] like Figure 15As shown, when the second stop 372 is in the closed position 370a, the second stop 372 blocks the second movement path 332. When the second stop 372 is in the open position 370b, the second stop 372 deviates from the closed position 370a and clears the second movement path 332.

[0065] In use, such as Figures 17 to 22 As shown, the disk drive 502 is mounted to the device 300 by first tilting the disk drive 502 relative to the base 330 and placing a pair of first lugs 512 into corresponding first through holes 312, thereby contacting each first lug 512 with a corresponding first stop 312a. The first lug 512 is stopped by the first stop 312a, thereby preventing the first lug 512 from moving away from the base 330 along the first movement path 331.

[0066] As each first lug 512 is placed in the corresponding first through hole 312, the first side edge 502a of the disk drive 502 is attached to the first side portion 310 of the base 330, thereby allowing the disk drive 502 to rotate about or away from the base 330 about the first stop 312a. Rotation of the disk drive 502 causes the second lug 522 to move along the mounting path 542 toward the base 330, as... Figure 20 As shown. When the slider 370 is in the open position 370b, the second stop 372 is removed and the second movement path 332 is cleared to allow the second lug 522 to pass through, so that the disk drive 502 contacts the base 330. Further, as Figure 21 and Figure 22 As shown, when the disk drive 502 is in full contact with the base 330, the slider 370 moves 330 relative to the base along the closing direction 370L to move the second stop 372 to the closed position 370a. Therefore, each second stop 372 is in a position abutting against a corresponding second lug 522 and blocking the second movement path 332.

[0067] The second stop 372, in the closed position 370a, prevents the second lug 522 from moving away from the base 330 from the seat portion 322. Together with the first lug 512 engaged with the first stop 312a, the first side edge 502a and the second side edge 502b of the disk drive 502 engage with the corresponding first side portion 310 and second side portion 320 of the base 330. Thus, the disk drive 502 is locked onto the base 330, forming a disk drive assembly 620 (regardless of whether a heat-conducting plate 60 is present between the base 330 and the disk drive 502), as... Figure 22 As shown.

[0068] Disassembling the disk drive 502 from the device 300 can be performed in reverse order. First, the slider 370 is moved along the opening direction 370R to move the second stop 372 toward the open position 370b. This clears the second movement path 332 and disengages the second stop 372 from the second lug 522. Accordingly, the second lug 522 is allowed to be lifted from the base 330. Subsequently, the first lug 512 can be removed from the first through hole 312, thereby disengaging the disk drive 502 from the device 300.

[0069] The device 300 may include a locking arm 326 formed on a second side 320. The locking arm 326 is elastically deformable and has a first latch 326a formed on its free end. A slider 370 has a first window 376 formed thereon. During the assembly of the slider 370 to the base 330, the slider 370 contacts and is oriented parallel to the second side 320, and rivets 390 are placed at the corresponding entrance 329a of each rivet slot 329. When the slider 370 is biased toward the second side 320, the locking arm 326 deforms away from the slider 370. Further movement of the slider 370 causes the rivets 390 to engage with the corresponding rivet slots 329. After the retaining edge 376a of the first window 376 passes the first latch 326a, the locking arm 326 springs back to its initial shape to place the first latch 326a in the first window 376. Thus, the slider 370 is assembled to the second side 320 of the base 330. Rearward movement of the slider 370 will engage the locking edge 376a with the first latch 326a, thereby preventing further movement of the slider 370 (e.g., beyond the open position). If it is necessary to remove the first latch 326a from the first window 376, the locking arm 326 can still be compressed away from the slider deformation to disengage the slider 370 from the base 320.

[0070] The device 300 may further include a retainer 350 coupled to the base 330 and adjacent to the slider 370. The retainer 350 has a second latch 355 formed thereon. The retainer 350 is elastically deformable to change the position of the second latch 355 relative to the slider 370. When the slider 370 is in the closed position 370a, the second latch 355 is located in a second window 375 formed on the slider 370 to lock the slider 370 in the closed position 370a. If the slider 370 needs to be moved to the open position 370b, the retainer 350 is pressed to remove the second latch 355 from the second window 375 to unlock the slider 370.

[0071] According to yet another embodiment, such as Figures 23 to 25As shown, a device 400 for securing a disk drive thereto includes a base 430 and a slider 470 movably coupled to the base 430. The base 430 has a first side portion 410 and a second side portion 420 opposite to and spaced apart from the first side portion 410. The first side portion 410 is a first sidewall, on which a pair of upper through holes 412 and a pair of lower through holes 414 are formed. Therefore, the outer edges of each upper through hole 412 and each lower through hole 414 respectively form corresponding first stops 412a and 414a. The first stops 412a and 414a respectively block first movement paths 431a and 431b aligned with the first stops 412a and 414a and away from the base 430.

[0072] The second side portion 420 is a second sidewall, on which a pair of upper seats 422 and a pair of lower seats 424 are formed. The slider 470 has a main body 471, a pair of second upper stops 472, and a pair of second lower stops 474. The pair of second upper stops 472 and the pair of second lower stops 474 extend laterally from the main body 471 toward the first side portion 410. The slider 470 is movably coupled to the second side portion 420 by a pair of rivets 490 engaging with rivet slots 429. The second stops 472 and 474 are movable relative to the base 430 between a closed position 470a and an open position 470b.

[0073] When the second stops 472 and 474 are in the closed position 470a, they block the second movement paths 432a and 432b. When the second stops 472 and 474 are in the open position 470b, they deviate from the closed position 470a and clear the second movement paths 432a and 432b, allowing the seats 422 and 424 to connect with the outside.

[0074] When the second stops 472 and 474 move to the open position 470b along the opening direction 470R, the device 400 can accommodate two back-to-back disk drives 502 and 504, such that each disk drive 502 and 504 is mounted on a main surface side of the base 430. The disk drives 502 and 504 are tilted and positioned so that the first lugs 512 and 514 are respectively inserted into the corresponding upper through hole 412 and lower through hole 414, and then the second lugs 522 and 524 are respectively accommodated in the corresponding seats 422 and 424. The slider 470 moves towards the closed position 470a along the closing direction 470L, so that the second stops 472 and 474 engage with the corresponding second lugs 522 and 524 to lock the disk drives 502 and 504 to the base 430. When heat dissipation is required, the device 400 may further include a first heat-conducting plate 60 and a second heat-conducting plate 60'. The corresponding disk drives 502 and 504 are placed on the first heat-conducting plate 60 and the second heat-conducting plate 60'. After the disk drives 502 and 504 are installed in the device 400, the first stops 412a and 414a and the second stops 472 and 474 apply pressure to the corresponding first lugs 512 and 514 and the second lugs 522 and 524, respectively, to maintain close contact between the disk drives 502 and the heat-conducting plate 60 and between the disk drives 504 and the heat-conducting plate 60'.

[0075] As will be understood from the foregoing description, modifications and alterations can be made to various embodiments of this disclosure without departing from its true spirit. The descriptions in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A locking device for electronic devices, characterized in that, The device includes: A base for housing the electronic device, the base having a first side portion and a second side portion spaced apart from and opposite to the first side portion; A first stop, which is a flange, is coupled to the first side portion of the base and extends from the first side portion toward the center portion of the base. The flange can engage with the first side edge of the electronic device. A second stop coupled to the second side of the base, wherein the second stop is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the second stop locks the electronic device to the base and maintains contact between the electronic device and the base; in the open position, the second stop allows the electronic device to be rotated away from the base about the first stop as a pivot and removed from the base.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a slider, on which the second stop is formed, wherein the second stop is movably coupled to the base and movable relative to the base between the closed position and the open position.

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a retainer coupled to the base, wherein the retainer is elastically deformable relative to the base to lock the slider in the closed position and unlock the slider from the closed position.

4. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The first and second grooves formed in the base; A spring arm coupled to the slider, the spring arm being biased against the base; When the slider is in the closed position, the spring arm engages with the first groove; when the slider is in the open position, the spring arm engages with the second groove.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange is spaced apart from the base along the normal direction of the base, wherein the flange is positioned to block a path of movement along the normal direction.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A first sidewall formed on the first side and a second sidewall formed on the second side; A slider movably coupled to the second sidewall, the second stop being formed on the slider; The first stop is formed on the first sidewall to engage with the first lug of the disk drive, and The slider is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the second stop engages with the second lug of the disk drive, and in the open position, the second stop releases the second lug of the disk drive.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a first latch coupled to the second side, the first latch being biased against the slider to prevent the slider from moving beyond the open position.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first latch can deform away from the slider to allow the slider to disengage from the base.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a heat-conducting plate coupled to the base for dissipating heat from electronic devices mounted on the base.

10. A disk drive assembly for a computing device, characterized in that, The disk drive assembly includes: A base having a first side portion, a second side portion disposed opposite to the first side portion, and a central portion located between the first side portion and the second side portion; A disk drive housed on the first surface of the central portion of the base; A first stop member coupled to the first side portion of the base, the first stop member engaging with a first retaining portion of the disk drive, the first stop member being a flange extending from the first side portion toward the center portion of the base, the flange engaging with a first side edge of the disk drive. A second stop member coupled to the second side of the base, the second stop member engaging with the second holding portion of the disk drive; The first stop and the second stop abut against the disk drive to lock the disk drive to the base and maintain contact between the disk drive and the base. The second stop is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, the second stop allows the disk drive to rotate away from the base about the first stop and be removed from the base.

11. The disk drive assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first stop is designed to block a first path of movement away from the base.

12. The disk drive assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes a slider movably coupled to the second side, wherein the second stop is coupled to the slider and the second stop is movable relative to the base between the closed position and the open position, wherein in the closed position the second stop blocks a second movement path away from the base, and in the open position the second stop clears the second movement path.

13. The disk drive assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a retainer coupled to the base, wherein the retainer is elastically deformable relative to the base to lock the slider in the closed position and unlock the slider from the closed position.

14. The disk drive assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: A first sidewall formed on the first side and a second sidewall formed on the second side; A slider movably coupled to the second sidewall, the second stop being formed on the slider; A first latching member coupled to the second sidewall is biased against the slider to prevent the slider from moving beyond the open position; The first stop is formed on the first sidewall and engages with the first lug of the disk drive, and The slider is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the second stop engages with the second lug of the disk drive. In the open position, the second stop releases the second lug of the disk drive.

15. The disk drive assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a heat-conducting plate disposed between the base and the disk drive to dissipate heat from the disk drive.

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