JP2000088574A - Card containing section of surveying apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a card containing section for electronic surveying apparatus measuring the angle or distance electrically, especially a section for containing a memory card storing measurements or a survey program. SOLUTION: The card containing section formed in the body of a surveying apparatus in order to contain a memory card 20000 storing survey information comprises a take-out plate 1000 having claw part 1400 being engaged with the end of a memory card and a lever part 1500 translates the claw part in the direction for removing the memory card.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card storage unit used for an electronic surveying instrument for electrically performing angle measurement and distance measurement, and more particularly, to a memory card for storing measured values and a surveying program. It relates to a card storage unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A surveying instrument 9000 as shown in FIG.
Has a card storage unit 9200 for storing a memory card 9100 for storing measured values and a surveying program. The card storage section 9200 has an opening 9210 below, and a memory card 9100 can be inserted therein. That is, the user can store and fix the memory card 9100 by inserting it upward from the opening 9210.

[0005] The memory card 9100 includes a program card and a data memory card. The program card stores the program corresponding to the surveying work,
Display, operation, and data storage according to the surveying work can be performed by accessing from the surveying instrument 9000 main body.

[0004] The data memory card is for storing data obtained in the surveying work, and assists a storage means for storing data provided in the body of the surveying instrument 9000,
This is for facilitating data handling.

[0005] Furthermore, the memory card 9100 is
Depending on the connection method with the main unit, the memory card is classified into a contact type memory card and a non-contact type memory card.

[0006] The contact type memory card is inserted into a connector 9010 provided in the body of the surveying instrument 9000 to be electrically connected to the memory card 9.
Data is transmitted and received between the main body 100 and the main body of the surveying instrument 9000.

A non-contact type memory card is a surveying instrument 9000
The main body and the memory card 9100 are not physically connected, and the main body of the surveying instrument 9000 and the memory card 9100 are electromagnetically connected, and data is transmitted and received between them.

In general, a contact type memory card is frequently used because it can be directly connected to a personal computer.

The memory card 9100 may be replaced or removed by holding both ends of the memory card 9100 or by pushing a lever or the like of a removal mechanism. In many cases, a plurality of memory cards 9100 are used in the surveying work.
Is frequently performed in addition to the above.

[0010]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional memory card 9100, since it is used by being inserted into a connector having several tens of connection electrodes, there is a problem that the frictional resistance at the time of connection is large. .

That is, the frictional resistance at the time of connection is
While holding the memory card 9100, the memory card 9100 has a function of preventing the memory card 9100 from falling off due to gravity. There was a problem that it was difficult to pull out due to frictional resistance.

If the frictional resistance is further large, it is necessary for the user to pull out the memory card 9100 with a strong force, so that there is a high possibility that the leveling of the surveying instrument 9000 is adversely affected. was there.

In the push-in lever system, since a link mechanism is used, the number of parts is large, and the structure is complicated. Therefore, there is a problem that the cost is increased, a failure is caused, and the reliability is reduced.

[0014]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and is a card storage section of a surveying instrument formed in a surveying instrument main body for accommodating a memory card for storing surveying information. The card storage unit has a take-out plate, and the take-out plate is provided with a claw for engaging with the end of the memory card, and the claw is moved in parallel in a direction in which the memory card is removed. Lever part.

[0015] The present invention also provides a take-out plate,
Support means may be provided for supporting the memory card removed from the connection.

Further, the present invention includes an openable and closable storage cover for covering an opening of a card storage portion for storing a memory card. The storage cover and the memory card can be detached from the connection portion. It is also possible to make the gap as small as possible.

The storage cover of the present invention may be configured to be urged by an elastic member in the opening direction.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention constructed as described above
In order to store a memory card for storing surveying information, a card storage unit of the surveying instrument formed in the surveying instrument main body,
The card storage unit includes a take-out plate. The take-out plate has a claw engaged with an end of the memory card, and a lever moves the claw parallel to the direction of removing the memory card. .

Further, according to the present invention, the support means can support the memory card detached from the connection portion by the ejection plate.

Further, the present invention includes an openable and closable storage cover for covering an opening of a card storage portion for storing a memory card, and a gap between the storage cover and the memory card which cannot be removed from the connection portion. Gap.

The storage cover of the present invention can be urged by an elastic member in the opening direction.

[0022]

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a card storage unit 10 according to the first embodiment.
9 shows an electronic surveying instrument 10000 provided with a "00".

FIG. 1A is a front view of an electronic surveying instrument 10000 having a card storage section 1000 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an electronic surveying instrument having a card storage section 1000. It is a side view of 10000.

An electronic surveying instrument 10000 includes a telescope unit 11000 provided with a lightwave measuring device, and a telescope unit 11000.
A support 12000 for vertically rotating and supporting
The electronic surveying instrument 10000 includes a leveling base 13000 for adjusting the horizontal and vertical directions of the main body.

The mounting section 12000 includes a display section 12100 for displaying surveying information and a card storage section 1000 for storing a memory card 20000.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the card storage unit 1000 includes a storage cover 1100 and a connection terminal 1200.
, A removal plate 1300, a claw 1400, a removal lever 1500, and a holding member 1600.

The storage cover 1100 is openable and closable, and covers the opening 1010 of the card storage unit 1000 for storing the memory card 20000. The opening 1010 of the card storage unit 1000 is for protecting the memory card 20000 from dust, water droplets, and the like.
When 0 is not stored, it cannot be closed.

The connection terminal 1200 is connected to the memory card 200
00 and the memory card 200
00 to physically support the memory card 20000 to prevent it from falling due to gravity. The connection terminal 1200 is formed by arranging pins having a length of several millimeters in two rows. The connection terminal 1200 is
It corresponds to the connection part.

At the end of the memory card 20000, an electrode member electrically connected to the connection terminal 1200 is formed. Further, a connection terminal 1 is provided at the end of the memory card 20000.
A plurality of holes for inserting and connecting with 200 are formed. At both ends of the memory card 20000, engagement portions 22000 that can engage with the claw portions 1400 of the removal plate 1300 are formed.

In this embodiment constructed as described above, the storage cover 1100 is opened, and the memory card 20000 is inserted upward from below, whereby the memory card 20000 is inserted.
0000 and the connection terminal 1200 are electrically joined and physically connected and fixed.

Then, as shown in FIG.
When the 000 is inserted, the claw 1400 of the removal plate 1300 is engaged with the memory card 20000 and moves upward together with the memory card 20000. When the user removes the memory card 20000, as shown in FIG. 3, when the user pulls the lever 1500 of the removal plate 1300 downward with his / her finger, the memory card 20000 is moved to the lever 1500 of the removal plate 1300. Together with the connection terminal 1200.

At this time, the removal plate 1300 is configured to have a longer moving distance than the length of the pins of the electrode members of the memory card 20000 so that the memory card 20000 can be removed.

Also, by the removal plate 1300,
In order to prevent the memory card 20000 from dropping due to gravity when the memory card 20000 is detached from the connection terminal 1200, a holding member 1600 for engaging and holding the side surface of the memory card 20000 is attached. This holding member 160
Numeral 0 is constituted by an elastic member such as a spring, and is urged by an elastic restoring force with a force at least supporting the own weight of the memory card 20000 so as to hold the side surface of the memory card 20000. This holding member 1600
It corresponds to the support means.

When the memory card 20000 is completely connected to the end of the connection terminal 1200, it cannot be easily disconnected, but may be disconnected due to incomplete connection. Even in this case, the lower end of the memory card 20000 and the storage cover
If the interval from 00 is short, a connection for data exchange is secured. That is, there is a gap between the storage cover 1100 and the memory card 20000 that does not separate from the connection terminal 1200.

Further, when the memory card 20000 is inserted, it is desirable to urge the storage cover 1100 with an elastic member at least in the opening direction so as not to interfere.

As described above, in this embodiment, the memory card 2
Although the configuration in which 0000 is inserted upward from below has been described, a configuration in which the 0000 is inserted obliquely or horizontally may be employed.

[0039]

The present invention having the above structure is a card storage unit of a surveying instrument for storing a memory card for storing surveying information. The card storage unit has a take-out plate. The plate is composed of a claw for engaging with the end of the memory card and a lever for moving the claw in parallel with the removal direction of the memory card. The strong removal plate has an excellent effect that the memory card can be securely removed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a
Since the supporting means for supporting the memory card removed from the connection portion is provided, there is an effect that the memory card can be held at the removed position.

Further, the present invention comprises an openable and closable storage cover for covering an opening of a card storage portion for storing a memory card, and a gap between the storage cover and the memory card which cannot be removed from the connection portion. Because of this, there is an excellent effect that incomplete connection is prevented and that there is no requirement for excessive machining accuracy.

[0042]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a front view of a card storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 (b) is a side view of a card storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state where a memory card is inserted into a card storage unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state where a memory card is removed from a card storage unit.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a removal plate.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10000 Electronic surveying instrument 11000 Telescope section 12000 Mounting section 13000 Leveling board 20000 Memory card 22000 Engagement section 1000 Card storage section 1010 Opening 1100 Storage cover 1200 Connection terminal 1300 Removal plate 1400 Claw 1500 Removal lever 1600 Holding member

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A card storage section of a surveying instrument formed in a surveying instrument main body for storing a memory card for storing surveying information, the card receiving section having a take-out plate, A card holder for a surveying instrument comprising a claw for engaging the end of the memory card and a lever for moving the claw in parallel with the direction in which the memory card is removed. 2. The card storage section of a surveying instrument according to claim 1, further comprising a support means for supporting the memory card detached from the connection section by a take-out plate. 3. A storage cover which can be opened and closed to cover an opening of a card storage portion for storing a memory card, and between the storage cover and the memory card, an opening which cannot be removed from the connection portion. The card storage part of the surveying instrument according to claim 1, which is a gap. 4. The card storage section of a surveying instrument according to claim 3, wherein the storage cover is urged by an elastic member in an opening direction.