A mass storage cradle device that enables different types of storage
devices to be conveniently added or removed from a computer or equipment
without disassembling and reassembling the computer or equipment which
comprising: a cradle portion that can be secured to a drive bay of the
computer or equipment, which comprises openings; an enclosure portion
that can slide in and out of the cradle portion for containing the
storage devices and providing connection of the electrical signals of the
storage devices; and a bridge portion that can be positioned inside the
enclosure portion and comprises a first interface as well as a second
interface, wherein, the first interface is different to the second
interface, either in signals type or physical connecting type.