JP2000175128A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device provided with a connector to facilitate mounting of other electronic device. SOLUTION: A connector 4 with a power supply section 5 and an interface section 6 is mounted integrally and removably to any of the front, upper, lower sides and side faces of the electronic device 1. Since the connector is mounted movably, the connector is moved to a position where easier connection is attained and the safety is enhanced by ensuring more reliable connection.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to electronic equipment,
In particular, the present invention relates to an electronic device including a connection device having a power supply unit and an interface unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, television receivers, CD players, and other electronic devices have a power cord for supplying power, and power is supplied by plugging an outlet provided at the end of the power cord. You. Some of these electronic devices include a power outlet for supplying power to other electronic devices, such as a power amplifier, in order to facilitate electrical connection between the devices. There is. A power supply connection portion such as a power outlet provided in these electronic devices is usually provided on a rear panel (rear surface) side of the electronic device body.

On the other hand, the above-described electronic device is provided with an interface section for exchanging various electric signals with other electronic devices. These interface units are usually provided on the rear panel of the electronic device. For example, FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of a rear panel of a digital CS tuner as an example of a conventional electronic device. As shown in FIG. 7, a telephone connection terminal 33, a CS antenna input terminal 34, a data output terminal 35, and the like are arranged on the back of the electronic device. Also, an interface section such as an optical digital audio output terminal 36 for connecting to an audio device with an optical fiber cable and a video / audio input terminal 37 and a video / audio output terminal 38 for connecting to a VCR, etc. It is provided on the rear panel side of the device.

[0004] However, with the spread of handy-type video devices and home-use game machines, opportunities for connecting and disconnecting other electronic devices such as video devices and game machines to electronic devices such as television receivers have increased. are doing. For this reason, it is becoming very inconvenient if an interface unit serving as a connection terminal of a signal line is provided on the rear panel. Under such circumstances, the TV receiver AV
There are terminals that are frequently mounted / removed, such as (audio video) terminals and terminals for game machines, which are installed on the front panel (front) side.

[0005] For example, in a television receiver disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3048202, a game signal input terminal is arranged on the front surface, so that connection of signal lines at the start of a video game is facilitated. In addition, a power outlet for inserting a power cord of the video game machine is also provided on the front of the television receiver, so that connection of the video game machine is more convenient.

[0006]

However, there are many types of power cords of video game machines in which the tip is integrated with a heavy and bulky adapter as well as a normal plug. Therefore, when the power cord of the adapter-integrated type is inserted into a power outlet provided on the front of the television receiver, there is a problem that the power cord may be disconnected from the outlet due to its weight. Also, depending on the shape of the front part of the television receiver, there is a problem that the adapter-integrated type cord having a large size may not be inserted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic apparatus provided with a connection device having a power supply section and an interface section which can easily and surely connect various shapes, for example, a cord integrated with an adapter. .

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus having a power supply unit and an interface unit on one of a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface of a main body. The connecting device is integrally and movably mounted. Therefore, it is possible to easily connect a power cord and a signal line of another electronic device to a relatively easy-to-connect place except the back of the electronic device. In addition, since the connecting device is movably attached, it is possible to move the connecting device to a hard-to-remove place when connecting a cord that easily falls off, such as an integrated adapter.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the electronic device according to the first aspect, an opening formed at a predetermined depth on any one of a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface of the electronic device. Mounting the connecting device in the opening so as to be movable between a first position where the mounting surface and the front surface are flush with each other and a second position protruding from the mounting surface by a predetermined height. ing. Therefore, if the connection device is fixed at the second position, the cord of another electronic device can be easily and reliably connected without being affected by the shape of the mounting surface.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the electronic device according to the first or second aspect, the mounting position of the connection device is located on the front surface of the electronic device main body, so that other electronic devices can be connected more easily. It becomes possible.

[0011] The invention according to claim 4 is based on claim 1,
4. The electronic device according to item 2 or 3, further comprising an extension on the outer periphery of the front surface of the connection device, and the electronic device having any one of two adjacent surfaces among a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface.
Opening formed over one surface, and first and second openings formed on the outer periphery of the opening in parallel with the two surfaces, respectively.
And the extension of the connection device is connected to the first or second connection groove.
The connection device is detachably attached to the opening of the electronic device by slidingly inserting the connection device into the attachment groove of the electronic device. Therefore, the connection device can be detached from the electronic device main body, and can be placed at the user's hand, and, for example, the connection portion can be selectively installed in one of two positions, a top surface and a front surface. Becomes possible.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 (A),
FIGS. 2B and 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing the electronic device of the first embodiment. FIGS. 1A and 1B show the front of the electronic device. (A) and (B) show side surfaces, respectively. The front panel 3 of the housing body 2 of the electronic device 1 such as a television receiver has an opening 10 formed at a predetermined depth. In the opening 10, a connection device 4 is attached integrally and movably with the housing main body 2 of the electronic device 1.

The connection device 4 has a rectangular box shape that fits into the hole shape of the opening 10 and has a front portion 4.
a, a power supply unit 5 for connecting a power cord of another electronic device and an interface unit 6 for connecting a signal line. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a movable mechanism 7 is provided on the back surface 4 b of the connection device 4.
Is provided. The movable mechanism 7 is a mechanism for enabling the connection device 4 to move within the opening 10.
The details will be described later.

The power supply unit 5 of the connection device 4 has two power outlets 5a, and the interface unit 6 is provided with an accessory device (for example, a microphone or an earphone) of the electronic device 1 or a peripheral device. (For example, a keyboard or a mouse) or a signal terminal 8 for connecting a signal line of another electronic device (a handy-type video device, a TV game machine, or the like), and a signal connector 9.

The connection device 4 is shown in FIG. 1 (A) and FIG.
The first position T1 shown in FIG. 1A and the second position T1 shown in FIG.
Electronic device 1 so that the electronic device 1 can be moved to and from the position T2.
Is integrally attached to the front panel 3 of the housing body 2. The first position T1 is located at the front surface 4 of the connection device 4.
a is a mounting surface of the electronic device 1, that is, the front panel 3
Are located on the same plane as the surface of. Further, the second position T2 is such that the front part 4a of the connection device 4 is
And a predetermined height (for example, half the thickness of the connection device 4) forward from the surface of the connection device 4.

The movable mechanism 7 for attaching the connection device 4 so as to be movable back and forth in the opening 10 of the electronic device 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The movable mechanism 7 includes a case 21 having a hollow portion 22, a shaft portion 26a having one end fixed to the back surface 4b of the connection device 4, and a hollow portion 22 fixed to the other end of the shaft portion 26a. A slider 26 having an action portion 26b movable within the slider 26, a spring 25 for urging the slider 26 in one direction, and a groove 26c having one end supported by the case 21 and the other end provided in the slider 26. Crank lever member 23 and crank lever member 2
And a leaf spring member 24 for pressing the plate 3 against the groove 26c.

The movable mechanism 7 is configured such that the slider 26 slides with the connection device 4 to the rear side when the connection device 4 is pushed into the interior of the device with a finger or the like, and is drawn into the hollow portion 22 of the case 21. Has become. By this operation, the connection device 4 is moved to the pushed position, that is, the first position T1 shown in FIG. When the connection device 4 is pushed in from the first position T1, the slider 26 slides forward together with the connection device 4 and jumps out of the hollow portion 22 of the case 21. By this operation, the connection device 4
Moves to a protruding position, that is, a second position T2 shown in FIG. 2B.

The case 21 has a substantially box-like shape having a hollow portion 22 therein, and has a locking hole 21c for locking one end of a crank lever member 23 on an upper surface 21a. In addition, a crank lever member 23 is attached to the lower surface 21 of the case 21 at one end inside the upper surface 21 a of the case 21.
A leaf spring member 24 is provided which extends so as to be pressed against the b side and whose other end is fixed to an inner portion of the upper surface 21a. One end of the crank lever member 23 is rotatably supported by the locking hole 21 c of the case 21, and the other end is disposed in the groove 26 c of the slider 26 while the substantially middle portion is pressed by the leaf spring member 24. I have. The crank lever member 23 catches the slider 26 at a predetermined position of the groove 26c of the slider 26, thereby moving the slider 26 to a predetermined position, specifically, the connecting device 4 to the first position T1 and the second position T2. It is held at two positions where it stops.

On the other hand, in the groove 26c of the slider 26, there is provided a heart-shaped cam 27 which is provided upright so that the tip portion protrudes outside the groove 26c. This cam 2
7 is a position where the slider 26 is pushed in, that is, the connecting device 4 is in the first position T1 shown in FIG.
6 is to be stopped. That is, when the connecting device 4 is at the first position T1, the cam 27 engages with the crank lever member 23 to hold the slider 26 on the case 21.

The spring 25 is disposed in the hollow portion 22. The spring 25 has one end fixed to the inner wall of the case 21 and the other end fixed to the engaging portion 26d of the slider 26.
That is, the connection device 4 is constantly urged in the protruding direction. The crank lever member 23 is urged by a leaf spring member 24 supported in a cantilever manner on the case 21 to constantly elastically contact the upper surface 21a of the slider 26.
The crank lever member 23 is swingably held so as to be disengaged from the cam 27 with the movement of the crank 6.

In the movable mechanism 7 having the above-described structure, the slider 26 is moved by pushing the connecting device 4 as described above. That is, when the operator pushes the connecting device 4 rightward in the drawing, that is, in the pushing direction from the second position T2 state shown in FIG. 2B, the slider 26 moves from the initial state in FIG. Is pushed into the hollow portion 22 by a predetermined amount. Then, since the periphery of the cam 27 of the slider 26 is formed in a step shape, the lower end portion of the crank lever member 23 relatively moves around the cam 27 by half a circle. When the finger is released, as shown in FIG. 5, the slider 26 pushed back by the spring 25 has the cam 27 locked by the crank lever member 23, and the position, that is, the connecting device 4 is moved to the first position shown in FIG. At the position T1.

Further, when the operator pushes the slider 26 again from the locked state of FIG. 5, the engagement between the crank lever member 23 and the cam 27 is released. 25, the crank lever member 23
Moves relatively further around the cam 27 by a half turn, and returns to the initial state of FIG.

In the above-described first embodiment, only one movable mechanism 7 is disposed on the back surface 4b side of the connection device 4. For example, four movable mechanisms 7 are used and four sliders 26 are connected to the connection device 4, respectively. 4 fixed to the four corners on the back of
May be provided at the four corners in the opening 10, respectively.

With this configuration, when the connecting device 4 is pushed in, the movable mechanism 7 enters the locked state shown in FIG. 4, and the front portion 4a of the connecting device 4 is flush with the front panel 3 in the first plane. When the connection device 4 is pushed again, the movable mechanism 7 returns to the initial state shown in FIG. 5, and the front portion 4a of the connection device 4 projects from the front panel 3 by a predetermined height. 2 position T2.

Therefore, when the connection device 4 is used, the front portion 4a of the connection device 4 is set at the second position T2 which protrudes from the front panel 3 by a predetermined height, so that a microphone or earphone dedicated to electronic equipment, or A signal cord and a power supply of another electronic device related to the electronic device can be easily connected to the signal terminal 8, the signal connector 9, and the power outlet 5a. In particular, when the power supply unit of another electronic device is not an AC plug but an AC adapter, the connection device 4 is set to the second position T2 that projects from the front panel 3 by a predetermined height, so that the AC adapter can be used. The work of plugging into the power outlet 5a becomes easy.

When the connecting device 4 is not used, the front portion 4a of the connecting device 4 can be at the first position T1 on the same plane as the front panel 3.

Note that a lid (not shown) for covering the connection device 4 may be attached to the front panel 3. In this case, when not in use, by covering and covering the connection device 4 at the first position T1, the appearance of the front panel 3 is not impaired and dust is not attached. In use, the lid can be opened to bring the connecting device 4 to the second position T2 which protrudes.

In this example, the connection device 4 has been described as being mounted on the front panel 3 of the housing body 2 of the electronic device 1. However, the connection device 4 is not limited to this, and may be mounted on any of the upper surface, the lower surface, and the side surface. It can be mounted movably. Further, in this example, it is movable back and forth, but it may be configured to be movable up and down or laterally in addition to the front and rear.

Next, a second embodiment of the electronic apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 shows a second example of the electronic device of the present invention.
It is the schematic which shows the Example of 2nd. In FIG. 6, a connecting device 4 includes a front portion 4 of the connecting device 4 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG.
The electronic device 1 is provided with an extension portion 11 on the outer periphery of the opening a, and an opening 10 is formed on two surfaces of the housing main body 2, for example, the front surface 2A and the upper surface 2B. First and second mounting grooves 12 and 13 are formed in parallel with the two surfaces 2A and 2B, respectively.

Therefore, the connecting device 4 connects the extension 11 to the first
The electronic device 1 is detachably attached so that its front surface 4a faces either the front surface 2A or the upper surface 2B of the electronic device 1 by slidingly inserting it into the mounting groove 12 or the second mounting groove 13.

In the above example, the case where the opening 10 is formed over the two surfaces of the front surface 2A and the upper surface 2B of the housing main body 2 has been described. It can be formed over any two of the side surfaces adjacent to each other.

As in the configuration of FIG. 1, a lid (not shown) may be attached to the housing body 2 so as to cover the entire opening 10 and the connecting device 4 over two surfaces.

As described above, in each embodiment of the present invention, the main electronic device 1 and the related electronic devices (shown in the drawing) which are usually separated and connected to the main electronic device 1 only when used. Since the connection section (omitted) is movably attached to any surface of the main electronic device 1, especially when the main electronic device 1 is a stationary type and the related electronic device is a portable type using a power adapter. It is more convenient. Also, the octopus foot wiring of the indoor outlet is reduced.
In addition, conventional electronic equipment that has a fixed connection device only on the rear panel often leaves related electronic equipment that is infrequently used, while it is more conscious that only necessary related electronic equipment is connected. Increase.

Various sets of the main electronic device and the related electronic devices include, for example, a TV and a video camera, a TV and a game machine, a digital CS tuner and an MD as described below.
(Mini-disc) devices, various audio devices and MD devices, personal computers and mobile devices, various devices and telephone lines (modems), etc. are conceivable.

[0036]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the connecting device is movably mounted, it can be moved to a position where it can be easily connected at the time of use, and a more secure connection can be ensured. The nature increases.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in use, the connecting device can be set to the second position protruding from the surface on which the connecting device is mounted by a predetermined height, so that the connecting device can be connected to a power outlet. The work of attaching the power adapter of another electronic device is safe and easy.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the mounting position of the connection device is located on the front surface of the electronic device main body,
Attachment of another electronic device is further facilitated, and convenience of the electronic device is improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the connecting device is detachably attached to one of the two surfaces of the electronic device, it can be attached to the electronic device (for example, a keyboard or a mouse). ) Or peripherals, or other electronics associated with the electronics, can be mounted on a convenient or operable surface, or removed and connected on the floor, The convenience of the electronic device is further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating a front surface of an electronic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A illustrates a state in which a connection device is held at a first position, and FIG. It is a figure showing the state held at the 2nd position, respectively.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a side surface of the electronic device of FIG. 1 (A).
Fig. 1 (A) is indicated by an arrow II (A), and Fig. 1 (B) is
It is the figure which looked at FIG.1 (B) from arrow II (B) direction, respectively.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a movable mechanism of the electronic device of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a movable mechanism of the electronic device of FIG. 1,
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing that the connection device is in an initial state corresponding to a case where the connection device is at a second position.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a movable mechanism of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing that the connection device is in a locked state corresponding to a case where the connection device is at a first position.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an example of a rear panel of a conventional electronic device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic device 2 Housing main body 3 Front panel 4 Connecting device 5 Power supply part 6 Interface part 10 Opening 11 Extension part 12 First mounting groove 13 Second mounting groove

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An electronic apparatus, wherein a connection device having a power supply unit and an interface unit is integrally and movably attached to one of a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface of a main body. 2. An electronic apparatus, comprising: an opening formed at a predetermined depth on any one of a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface of the electronic device. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is mounted so as to be movable between a first position on the same plane and a second position protruding from the mounting surface by a predetermined height. . 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting position of the connection device is a front surface of the electronic device main body. 4. An electronic device comprising: an extension formed on an outer periphery of a front surface of the connection device; and an opening formed in the electronic device over any two adjacent surfaces among a front surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface. A first and a second mounting groove formed parallel to two surfaces on the outer periphery of the opening, and the extension of the connection device is slidably connected to the first or the second mounting groove. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the connection device is detachably attached to an opening of the electronic device by being inserted into the electronic device.