System and method for retaining data media in a media storage device

摘要

Media storage devices for retaining data media (102) are provided. The media storage device comprises a housing (3402) having a plurality of slots configured to receive a plurality of data media (102), a plurality of spring retention members (3418) extending from the housing (3402), and a spring mechanism (3404) attached to the housing (3402). The spring mechanism (3404) includes a plurality of fingers (3412) and a plurality of elongate spring tabs (3414). Each of the plurality of fingers (3412) extend into one of the plurality of slots and are configured to engage one of the plurality of data media (102) when received in the slot. Each of the plurality of elongate spring tabs (3414) have an aperture (3420) and are configured such that one of the plurality of spring retention members (3418) extending from the housing (3402) engages the aperture (3420).