JP2000099203A - Accessory device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accessory device which eliminates the need to use a dedicated key to release a retained electronic equipment or machinery and materials and makes it possible to select a member to be locked. SOLUTION: This device is equipped with a base 6 where electronic equipment is mounted and machinery and materials 8 and 15 are stored, a lock part 9 provided on the base 6, retaining parts 34 and 35 which retain or release the machinery and materials 8 and 15 in accordance with the operation states of 1st operation parts 30 and 31 and hook parts 42 and 42a which retain or release the electronic equipment in accordance with the operation states of 2nd operation parts 37 and 37a. When the lock part 9 is locked, at least the lock part 9 is retained with the base 6. The lock part is preferably a kensington type.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an accessory for electronic equipment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of apparatus is disclosed in, for example,
-265333. According to this publication, an auxiliary device is mounted on an extension device, and an electronic device is mounted thereon. Then, the extension device incorporates a device (such as a CD-ROM) for an extension function of the electronic device,
A PCMCIA card or the like is inserted in the attached device.

[0003] A lock portion is provided on the accessory device, and when locked, the hook portion of the accessory device locks the electronic device, and at the same time,
A shutter of the attached device closes the insertion slot of the card. In this way, the locking prevents the electronic device and the card (device) from being stolen.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned device, since the electronic device and the equipment are locked at the same time, it is necessary to search for a dedicated key and unlock it in order to release the electronic device and the device, which is extremely inconvenient. There is one disadvantage. Also,
There is a second drawback in that the user cannot select an electronic device or equipment that requires a lock. Therefore, the present invention provides an attachment device that can select a member to be locked without using a dedicated key to unlock the electronic device or equipment in consideration of such a conventional disadvantage.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base on which electronic equipment is mounted and in which equipment is stored, and a locking portion provided on the base. A locking unit that locks or releases equipment according to the operation state of the first operation unit, and a hook unit that locks or releases the electronic device according to the operation state of the second operation unit, When the locking portion is locked, at least the locking portion is locked on the base.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the locking portion is locked, the locking portion, the locking portion, and the hook portion are locked by each combination according to the operation state of the third operating portion. is there.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operation state of the third operation section is restricted during locking.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the locking portion is a Kensington type.

[0009]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 1 is a side view of the present system 2 using the accessory device 1, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present system 2, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the accessory device 1 and the function expansion device 3, and FIG. Plan view, FIG. 5
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the attachment device 1 with the mounting portion 4 removed.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the electronic device 5 is, for example, a portable personal computer, and the electronic device 5 is mounted on a base 6 constituting the accessory device 1. A device 8 (for example, a floppy disk driver or the like) is housed in a window 7 formed on a side surface of the base 6. A locking portion 9 is fixed behind the base 6, and a key 10 is inserted into the locking portion 9.

A PCMCIA card or the like is inserted into the function expansion device 3, a USB terminal or a LAN connection terminal is provided at an appropriate position, and a projection 11 is formed at the front. Base 6
The auxiliary device 1 is placed on the function expansion device 3 by inserting the projection 11 into the hole formed in the device. The front bottom surface of the attachment device 1 is placed, for example, on the surface of the desk 12.

As described above, the present system 2 is constituted by the electronic device 5, the accessory device 1, and the function expansion device 3. As described above, the accessory device 1 and the function expansion device 3 include components for expanding the function of the electronic device 5. And
The system 2 is configured so that the user places the electronic device 5 on the accessory device 1, performs an operation with expanded functions, separates the electronic device 5 from the accessory device 1, and can carry the electronic device 5. Also, the combination of the electronic device 5 and the accessory device 1 alone plays a sufficient role as a system.

The structure of the attachment device 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The base 6 constituting the attachment device 1 mainly includes a base 13 and a mounting portion (lid) 4. Base 13
Is made of plastic, for example, and is formed in a concave shape with an open top. A window 7 is formed on the right side of the base 13, and equipment 8 is stored through the window 7. A window 14 is formed on the left side of the base 13, and the equipment 15 is formed through the window 14.
(For example, a CD-ROM driver or the like).
In this manner, a plurality of equipments 8 and 15 are stored in the base 6,
The devices 8 and 15 are both members for expanding the function of the electronic device 5.

The receiver 4 is made of, for example, plastic,
A guide portion 1 formed higher than the center portion on the periphery thereof
6, 17, 18 and mounting surfaces 19, 20 are formed.
1 and 22 are formed. Place window 2 in place
3, 24, 25, 26, 27, etc. are formed, and hooks 28, 29 are formed on the front side. The mounting part 4 is the base 1
3 and is fixed to the base 13 in place by machine screws (not shown).

The first operation section 30 is made of, for example, plastic and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from a plane, and in a substantially T-shape that protrudes downward when viewed from a side. The first operation unit 30 is guided by the window 27 and is configured to be movable in the vertical direction (a direction). Similarly, the first operation portion 31 is made of, for example, plastic, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from a plane, and in a substantially T shape that protrudes downward when viewed from a side surface. The first operation unit 31 is guided by the window 26 and is configured to be movable in the vertical direction (b direction) (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 5, the locking portion drive plate 32 is configured to be rotatable about a shaft 33 formed on the base 13. A protrusion formed below the first operation unit 30 is provided so as to abut on a proper position of the locking unit driving plate 32. The locking portion 34 is a flat plate whose lower portion is formed obliquely, and is guided by a guide portion formed on the base 13. Pin fixed to locking portion drive plate 32 (shown by broken line)
Are inserted into holes formed in the locking portion 34.

With this configuration, when the user moves the first operation unit 30 in the direction a, the locking unit driving plate 3
2 rotates one part, and the rotation causes the locking part 34 to move in the direction a. For example, when the user moves the first operation unit 30 upward, the locking unit 34 also moves upward, and the lower end of the locking unit 34 is disengaged from the guide hole (not shown) of the equipment 8. . As a result, the device 8 is released from being locked by the locking portion 34, and the device 8 can be taken out of the attachment device 1.

When the user moves the first operation portion 30 downward, the locking portion 34 also moves downward, and the lower end of the locking portion 34 is inserted into the guide hole of the equipment 8. You. As a result, the equipment 8 is locked by the locking portion 34, and the equipment 8 cannot be taken out of the attached device 1.

Similarly, the locking portion 35 is guided by a guide portion formed on the base portion 13 and is provided movably in the direction b. The protruding portion formed below the first operation portion 31 is configured to abut on an appropriate position of the locking portion 35. When the user moves the first operation portion 31 upward, the locking portion 35 also moves upward, and the device 15 is released from being locked by the locking portion 35. When the user moves the first operation section 31 in the downward direction, the locking section 35 also moves downward, and the equipment 15 is locked by the locking section 35.

As described above, the locking portions 34 and 35 are set in accordance with the operating state of each of the operating portions 30 and 31 constituting the first operating portion (for example, whether the operating portions are in the lower position or the upper position). Locks or releases each of the devices 8 and 15, respectively.

A connection terminal (for example, a female connector) 36 is provided on the base 13, and is provided so as to protrude from a window 23 formed in the mounting portion 4. Electronic device 5 is attached device 1
When the electronic device 5 is placed on the electronic device 5, a connection terminal (for example, a male connector) provided in the electronic device 5 is inserted into the connection terminal 36, and an electrical connection is made between the two terminals.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second operating portion 37 is made of, for example, plastic, is disposed on the right side of the base 13, and is configured to be rotatable about a shaft 38 formed on the base 13. The lever 39 is made of, for example, metal, and is provided so as to be rotatable about a shaft 38 in conjunction with the second operation unit 37.

The hook driving plate 40 is made of, for example, plastic, and a pin 41 fixed to the lever 39 is inserted into a hole (not shown) formed in the hook driving plate 40. The hook portion 42 is made of, for example, plastic,
The tip is formed in a hook shape, and the root is connected to the hook drive plate 40.

When the user pulls the second operation section 37 in the direction C, the lever 39 linked to the second operation section 37 rotates clockwise. The hook driving plate 40 linked to the pin 41 fixed to the lever 39 moves upward d, and the hook 42 linked to the hook driving plate 40 moves upward d. As a result, the hook portion 42 is released from the receiving portion (described later) of the electronic device 5 locked to the hook portion 42, and the hook portion 42 releases the lock of the electronic device 5.

When the user pushes the second operation section 37 in the direction opposite to the direction C, the lever 39 rotates counterclockwise, and the hook drive plate 40 and the hook 42 move downward d. . As a result, the hook portion 42 is hooked on the receiving portion 60 of the electronic device 5, and the hook portion 42 locks the electronic device 5. As described above, depending on the operation state (for example, the open state or the closed state) of the second operation part 37, the hook part 42 unlocks or locks the electronic device 5 respectively.

The push-up driving plate 43 is made of, for example, plastic, and one end of the push-up driving plate 43 is inserted with a pin 44 fixed to the lever 39. The push-up drive plate 43 is formed such that the height increases as the position approaches the pin 44. The push-up portion 45 is made of, for example, plastic and formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, guided by members around the push-up portion 45, and the bottom surface thereof is in contact with the vicinity of the tip of the push-up drive plate 43.

When the user pulls the second operation section 37 in the direction C (open state), the lever 39 rotates clockwise, and the push-up driving plate 43 moves upward. Push-up drive plate 43
The height increases as the distance from the pin 44 increases, and the distance between the push-up portion 45 and the pin 44 decreases in the open state, so that the push-up portion 45 protrudes.

When the user pushes the second operating portion 37 in the direction opposite to the direction C (closed state), the lever 39 rotates counterclockwise, and the push-up drive plate 43 moves downward, and 45
Is lowered and returns to its original position. As described above, when the second operation portion 37 is operated in the direction C (open state), the hook portion 42 is unlocked, and the push-up portion 45 projects to push up and eject the electronic device 5.

Similarly, according to the operation state (for example, open state or closed state) of the second operation part 37a disposed on the left side surface of the base 13, the hook part 42a releases the lock or lock of the electronic device 5 respectively. Stop. As described above, when the second operation portion 37 is operated in the open state (direction C), the hook portion 42 is unlocked, and the push-up portion 45a protrudes to push up and eject the electronic device 5.

The third operating portion 46 is made of, for example, plastic and is guided by a window formed on the bottom surface of the base 13.
It is provided movably in the horizontal (e) direction. The user operates the back side of the third operation unit 46. Like this
The third operation unit 46 is provided on the back side of the base 6. The third operating portion 46 has a projecting portion 47 projecting downward.

The driving plate 48 is made of metal, for example, and has a bent portion 49 formed at one portion of the flat portion, and holes 50, 5
1, 52 are formed. A pin fixed to the base 13 is inserted into the holes 50 and 51 and guided, and the driving plate 48 is provided movably in the f direction. Hole 5
2, the protrusion 47 is inserted. Three concave portions g, h, and i are formed at appropriate positions of the driving plate 48.

The moving plate 53 is made of, for example, metal, and includes a contact portion 54 and a moving portion 55 connected thereto. A pin 56 is fixed in place on the moving part 55, and the pin 56 protrudes toward the rear surface of the moving part 55.

The locking portion 9 is, for example, a Kensington type, having a projection 57 formed on the outer surface of the cylinder, one end of a chain (not shown) being fixed, and the other end of the chain being, for example, a desk 12.
Alternatively, it is fixed to a fixture (not shown) provided in the drawer. When the user inserts the key 10 into the lock section 9, the key 1
The state before turning 0 (see FIG. 5) is the time of unlocking, and the locking portion 9 and the base 13 are not fixed, and the locking portion 9 can be removed from the base 6. Locking part 9 to base 13
When it is attached to the lock member 9, the distal end portion 58 of the lock portion 9 is in contact with the contact portion 54, but is not pushed.

Next, when the user turns the key 10 to a predetermined angle (at the time of locking), the locking portion 9 is fixed (locked) to the base 13 (base 6), and the locking portion 9 does not move. At this time, the locking portion 9 is fixed to a fixture such as the desk 12 by a chain.
Therefore, at the time of the above-mentioned locking, a third party other than the user cannot move the attachment device 1, and theft is prevented. When the key 10 is turned to a predetermined angle in this manner, the distal end portion 58 of the locking portion 9 advances downward (in the j direction) and pushes down the movable plate 53. Thereafter, even if the user removes the key 10, the locked state is maintained. The accessory device 1 is configured by the above components.

Next, the operation of the attached device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the attachment device 1 when the pin 56 is locked in the recess g. 7A is a plan view of a main part of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 7A (both in a state where the second operation unit 37 is closed). FIG. 8A shows FIG.
8B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 8A (both in a state where the second operation unit 37 is open). FIG. 9 is a plan view of the attachment device 1 when the pin 56 is locked in the recess h, and FIG. 10 is a plan view of the attachment device 1 when the pin 56 is locked in the recess i.

In these figures, the user first enters the third
The operation unit 46 is operated, for example, to a first position (located at the rightmost position), and the third operation plate 46 is moved so that the driving plate 48 is at a first predetermined position (the pin 56 is located above the concave portion g). Move (see FIG. 5).

Then, the user attaches the function expansion device 3 to the desk 12.
So that the protrusion 11 is inserted into the hole of the base 6,
The attachment device 1 is placed on the function expansion device 3 (see FIG. 1).

Next, the user inserts and stores the equipment 8 through the window 7 of the accessory device 1. Then, the user moves the first operation unit 30 in the downward direction of “a” and locks the device 8. The user inserts and stores the device 15 through the window 14. The user moves the first operation unit 31 in the downward direction of “b”, and
(See FIG. 5).

As described above, when the third operating section 46 is operated to be located at the first position and the driving plate 48 is moved to the first predetermined position, the first operating sections 30 and 31 are moved upward ( Operation), the locking of the locking portions 34 and 35 is released, and the devices 8 and 15 can be stored. Also, the first operation unit 3
By operating 0 and 31 downward, the locking portions 34 and 35 lock the devices 8 and 15, and the devices 8 and 15 cannot be taken out.

Then, the user places the electronic device 5 on the accessory device 1. Specifically, the electronic device 5 is placed on the accessory device 1 so as to be inserted into holes (not shown) provided on the front side of the electronic device 5 and the hooks 28 and 29 provided on the accessory device 1. (See FIG. 2). At this time, the electronic device 5 is placed on the accessory device 1 so that the projections 21 and 22 provided on the accessory device 1 are inserted into holes (not shown) provided on the rear side of the electronic device 5 (FIG. 3).

At this time, as shown in FIG. 7B, the hook portion 42 is configured to be movable in the direction d. Electronic equipment 5
A hole 59 is formed at the bottom of the hole, and a receiving portion 60 is formed near the hole 59. When the electronic device 5 above the accessory device 1 is gradually brought closer to the accessory device 1, first,
The tip of the hook portion 42 contacts the receiving portion 60. Since the hook 42 is movable, the hook 42 moves upward d and the hook 42 enters the hole 59.

When the electronic device 5 is completely placed on the accessory device 1, the hook portion 42 moves downward d and the hook portion of the hook portion 42 locks the receiving portion 60 (engagement member). Stop). As described above, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to be located at the first position and the driving plate 48 is moved to the first predetermined position, the electronic device is operated by the operating state (closed state) of the second operating portions 37 and 37a. The device 5 is locked by the hooks 42 and 42a.

As described above, the second operation units 37, 37
a depending on the operation state (open state) of the hook part 42, 42a
Moves upward, so that the electronic device 5
2, 42a are released from the lock (see FIG. 5).

Next, the user turns the key 10 to lock the locking section 9 (see FIG. 6). At this time, the locking portion 9 is locked (locked) to the base 6 and is fixed to the desk 12 or the like via a chain (not shown) to prevent the attachment device 1 from being stolen.

By turning the key 10, the distal end 58 of the locking portion 9 advances in the j direction, and the movable plate 53 abuts on the distal end 58.
Goes in the j direction. As a result, the pin 56 fixed to the moving plate 53 also advances in the j direction, and the pin 56
(The first predetermined position) and the driving plate 48 is locked. Thus, the operation state of the third operation unit 46 (the first position)
Is locked and locked by the lock of the lock 9.

At this time, the second operation section 37 is closed (see FIG. 7). The lever 39 is in the original position, and the hook driving plate 40 is at the lowest point in the direction d. As a result, the hook portion 42 is also at the lowest point in the d direction, the hook portion of the hook portion 42 is hooked on the receiving portion 60 formed on the electronic device 5, and the hook portion 42 locks the electronic device 5, The electronic device 5 is fixed to the attachment device 1. At this time, the push-up drive plate 43 is also at the lowest point in the j direction.
Is located at the lowest point in the m direction. Therefore, the push-up portion 45 does not try to push up the electronic device 5, so that the electronic device 5 is stably fixed on the attachment device 1.

Next, it is assumed that the user has opened the second operation unit 37 in order to remove the electronic device 5 (see FIG. 8). When the user pulls the second operation unit 37 in the direction C,
The lever 39 linked to the second operation unit 37 rotates clockwise. The hook driving plate 40 linked to the pin 41 fixed to the lever 39 moves upward d, and the hook 42 linked to the hook driving plate 40 moves upward d.

As a result, the hook portion 42 is released from the receiving portion 60 of the electronic device 5 locked on the hook portion 42, and the hook portion 42 releases the lock of the electronic device 5. Thus, the third
When the operation unit 46 is operated to the first position and the drive unit 48 is moved to the first predetermined position (recess g), the electronic device 5 moves the hook unit 42 depending on the operation state (open state) of the second operation unit 37. The lock is released.

Further, as described above, the user operates the second operation unit 37.
Is pulled in the direction C, the lever 39 rotates clockwise, and the push-up drive plate 43 moves upward. The height of the push-up drive plate 43 increases as the position approaches the pin 44,
In the open state, since the distance between the push-up portion 45 and the pin 44 is short, the push-up portion 45 protrudes upward m. As a result, the push-up unit 45 pushes up and ejects the electronic device 5. Then, a gap is formed between the attachment device 1 and the electronic device 5, and the user can easily take out the electronic device 5 by putting a finger on the gap and pulling.

As described above, the electronic device 5 does not exist on the accessory device 1 (see FIG. 6). Then, when the user moves the first operation unit 30 in the upward direction in order to take out the equipment 8, the locking unit driving plate 32 rotates one part, and the rotation causes the locking unit 34 to a Move upward. As a result, the device 8 is released from being locked by the locking portion 34, and the device 8 can be taken out of the attachment device 1.

When the user moves the first operation portion 31 upward, the locking portion 35 also moves upward, and the device 15 is released from being locked by the locking portion 35, and is moved to the outside. You can take it out. In summary, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to be located at the first position, the driving plate 48 is moved to the first predetermined position (recessed portion g), and the locking portion 9 is locked, the locking portion 9 is The base 6 is locked. However, in this case, the first
The locking of the locking portions 34 and 35 is released according to the operating state of the operating portions 30 and 31 (upward direction of a and upward direction of b), and the key 10 is released.
The equipments 8 and 15 can be removed without turning.

In the above case, the second operation units 37, 37
a depending on the operation state (open state) of the hook part 42, 42a
The lock of the electronic device 5 is released without turning the key 10.
Can be removed. As described above, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to the first position and the locking portion 9 is locked, only the locking portion 9 is locked to the base 6. At this time, the locking portions 34, 3
5 and the hook portions 42 and 42a are locked by the locking portion 9,
Do not lock.

Next, a state in which the user operates the third operation portion 46 to the second position (center position) and sets the drive plate 48 to the second predetermined position will be described. At this time, the pin 56 fixed to the moving plate 53 is located above the concave portion h of the driving plate 48.

The user places the accessory device 1 on the function expansion device 3.
Is placed. Then, the user stores the devices 8 and 15 in the accessory device 1 and places the electronic device 5 on the accessory device 1. Next, the user turns the key 10 to lock the locking section 9.
At this time, the locking part 9 is locked on the base 6 and the desk 1 is connected via a chain.
2 and the like, and the attachment device 1 is prevented from being stolen.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, when the user turns the key 10, the tip 58 of the locking portion 9 advances in the j direction,
The moving plate 53 in contact with the tip 58 advances in the j direction. As a result, the pin 56 fixed to the moving plate 53 also advances in the j direction,
The pin 56 is locked in the concave portion h (second predetermined position) of the driving plate 48, and the driving plate 48 is locked. As described above, the operation state (second position) of the third operation unit 46 is restricted and locked by the locking of the locking unit 9.

At this time, the upper side of the locking portion 34 and the driving plate 48
Are in contact with each other, and the lower side of the locking portion 34 is inserted into the equipment 8, and the equipment 8 is locked. Locking part 35
Has a protruding portion (not shown) formed toward the back surface, and the protruding portion is in contact with a part 61 on the bottom side formed on the driving plate 48. Further, the lower side of the locking portion 35 is inserted into the equipment 15, and the equipment 15 is locked.

As described above, when the drive plate 48 is set at the second predetermined position, the user or the like operates the first operation units 30 and 31.
The operation is prohibited even if you try to operate. As a result, the equipments 8 and 15 are always locked, and even if a third party other than the user attempts to operate the first operation units 30 and 31, the equipments 8 and 15 cannot be taken out, and the equipments 8 and 15 cannot be taken out. Fifteen
Theft prevention has been made.

Next, it is assumed that the user has opened the second operation units 37 and 37a in order to remove the electronic device 5. At this time, since the hook drive plates 40 and 40a are at positions where they do not engage with the drive plate 48, the hook drive plates 40 and 40a operate in the same manner as in FIG.

That is, when the user pulls the second operation portions 37 and 37a in the direction C, the lever 39 rotates clockwise,
The lever 39a rotates counterclockwise, and the hook drive plate 4
0 and 40a move upward in d, and the hook portions 42 and 42
a also moves upward in d. As a result, the hook portion 42,
Reference numeral 42a releases the lock of the electronic device 5.

At the same time, the push-up drive plates 43, 43a move upward, and push-ups 45, 45a (both not shown,
8 protrudes, pushes up the electronic device 5 and ejects it. Then, the user can easily take out the electronic device 5.

In summary, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to the second position, the driving plate 48 is moved to the second predetermined position (recess h), and the locking portion 9 is locked, the locking portion 9 is Stand 6
To prevent theft. At this time, since the locking portions 34 and 35 are locked by the driving plate 48, the first operation portions 30 and 31 are in the operation prohibition state, and the devices 8 and 15 are always locked. Therefore, a third party cannot remove the devices 8 and 15, and theft of the devices 8 and 15 is prevented. As described above, when the third operating section 46 is operated to the second position and the locking section 9 is locked, the locking section 9 is locked to the base 6. The locking portions 34 and 35 are also locked. However, the hooks 42 and 42a are
Does not lock due to the locking of.

In the above case, the second operation units 37, 37
a depending on the operation state (open state) of the hook part 42, 42a
The lock of the electronic device 5 is released without turning the key 10.
Can be removed. As described above, the driving plate 48 is
When in the predetermined position, the locking or releasing of the electronic device 5 by the hooks 42 and 42a is not restricted by the locked state (locked or unlocked) of the locking unit 9.

Next, a state in which the user operates the third operation portion 46 to the third position (the leftmost position) and sets the drive plate 48 to the third predetermined position will be described. At this time, the pin 56 fixed to the moving plate 53 is located above the concave portion i of the driving plate 48.

The user places the accessory device 1 on the function expansion device 3.
Is placed. Then, the user stores the devices 8 and 15 in the accessory device 1 and places the electronic device 5 on the accessory device 1. Next, the user turns the key 10 to lock the locking section 9.
At this time, the locking portion 9 is locked on the base 6.

Then, as shown in FIG.
By turning, the distal end portion 58 of the locking portion 9 advances in the j direction, and the movable plate 53 abutting on the distal end portion 58 advances in the j direction.
As a result, the pin 56 fixed to the moving plate 53 also advances in the j direction, and the pin 56 is moved to the concave portion i (the third predetermined position) of the driving plate 48.
And the driving plate 48 is locked. As described above, the operation state (third position) of the third operation unit 46 is restrained and locked by the locking of the locking unit 9.

As described above, the third operating portion 46 is operated to the third position, the driving plate 48 is moved to the third predetermined position, and the locking portion 9 is moved.
Is locked, the movable plate 53 linked to the locking unit 9 is
The driving plate 48 is locked at a third predetermined position (recess i).

The upper side of the locking portion 34 is in contact with the bent portion 49 of the drive plate 48, and the lower side of the locking portion 34 is
The equipment 8 is locked. The locking portion 35 has a protruding portion (not shown) formed toward the rear surface, and the protruding portion abuts a part 61 on the bottom side formed on the driving plate 48. Further, the lower side of the locking portion 35 is inserted into the equipment 15, and the equipment 15 is locked.

As described above, when the drive plate 48 is set at the third predetermined position, the user or the like operates the first operation units 30 and 31.
The operation is prohibited even if you try to operate. As a result, the equipments 8 and 15 are always locked, and even if a third party other than the user attempts to operate the first operation units 30 and 31, the equipments 8 and 15 cannot be taken out, and the equipments 8 and 15 cannot be taken out. Fifteen
Theft prevention has been made.

Next, it is assumed that a third party attempts to open the second operation units 37 and 37a in order to remove the electronic device 5. At this time, the hook formed at the lower end of the hook driving plate 40 is locked to the bent portion 62 formed on the driving plate 48, so that the hook driving plate 40 does not move in the direction d.

Therefore, even if a third person attempts to rotate the second operation portion 37 in the direction C, the second operation portion 37 does not rotate beyond a predetermined angle, and the hook portion driving plate 40 does not move. As a result, the hook portion 42 connected to the hook portion driving plate 40 does not move and continues to lock the electronic device 5.

Further, since the second operation section 37 does not rotate beyond a predetermined angle, the push-up drive plate 43 linked to the second operation section 37 does not move in the direction d. As a result, the push-up portions 45 (both not shown) interlocked with the push-up drive plate 43 do not project and do not push up the electronic device 5. Further, the step formed on the hook driving plate 40a is engaged with the bottom 63 at the tip formed on the driving plate 48, so that the hook driving plate 40
a does not move in the d direction.

Therefore, even if a third person attempts to rotate the second operation portion 37a in the direction C, the second operation portion 37a does not rotate beyond a predetermined angle, so that the hook portion driving plate 40a does not move. as a result,
The hook portion 42a connected to the hook portion driving plate 40a does not move and continues to lock the electronic device 5.

Further, since the second operation portion 37a does not rotate beyond a predetermined angle, the push-up driving plate 43a interlocked with the second operation portion 37a does not move in the direction d. as a result,
The push-up portion 45a (both not shown) interlocked with the push-up drive plate 43a does not project and does not push up the electronic device 5.

As a result, the third party operates the second operation units 37 and 37
Even if the user tries to operate (open) a, the operation is prohibited. Therefore, the electronic device 5 is always locked, and even if a third party tries to open the second operation units 37 and 37a, the electronic device 5 cannot be taken out and the electronic device 5 is prevented from being stolen. .

In summary, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to the third position, the driving plate 48 moves to the third predetermined position (recess i), and the locking portion 9 is locked, the locking portion 9 is Stand 6
To prevent theft. At this time, since the locking portions 34 and 35 are locked by the driving plate 48, the first operation portions 30 and 31 are in the operation prohibition state, and the devices 8 and 15 are always locked. Therefore, a third party cannot remove the devices 8 and 15, and theft of the devices 8 and 15 is prevented.

At this time, the hook drive units 40 and 40a
Are locked (locked) by the drive plate 48, the second operation units 37 and 37a are in the operation prohibited state, and the electronic device 5 is always locked. Therefore, a third party cannot remove the electronic device 5, and the electronic device 5 is prevented from being stolen. That is, at this time, when the locking portion 9 is locked, the locking portion 9 is locked to the base 6, the devices 8 and 15 are locked, and the electronic device 5 is locked. As described above, when the third operating portion 46 is operated to the third position and the locking portion 9 is locked, the locking portion 9, the locking portions 34 and 35, and the hook portion 4
2, 42a are all in a locked state.

[0077]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first operation portion is provided for locking and releasing the equipment, and the second operation portion is provided for locking and releasing the electronic device. Therefore, it is not necessary to rotate the key using a dedicated key as in the related art, and the usability is improved.

Further, at the time of locking, the locking portion is locked to the base, and the locking portion is restrained by the desk or the like, so that the attached device composed of the base or the like cannot be moved, thereby preventing theft.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the locking portion is locked, the locking portion, the locking portion, and the hook portion are locked by each combination according to the operation state of the third operating portion. as a result,
By operating the third operation section, the user can select and lock only the desired member.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when locking is performed, the operation state of the third operation unit is restricted. As a result, the lock member determined by the user cannot be changed by a third party, so that theft prevention becomes more effective.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the locking portion is a Kensington type. As a result, at the time of unlocking, the user can remove the locking portion from the base and move the attached device to an arbitrary place. Further, when the user locks, the locking portion is locked to the base, and the attached device such as the base cannot be moved, thereby preventing theft.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a system using an attachment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the system.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the accessory device and the function expansion device.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the attachment device.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the attachment device with the mounting portion removed.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the attachment device when the pin 56 is locked in the recess g.

7A is a plan view of a main part of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 7A (both in a state where the second operation unit 37 is closed).

8A is a plan view of a main part of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 8A (in a state where the second operation unit 37 is open).

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the attachment device when the pin 56 is locked in the recess h.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of the attachment device when the pin 56 is locked in the concave portion i.

[Explanation of symbols]

 8, 15 Equipment 9 Locking part 30, 31, First operating part 34, 35 Locking part 37, 37a Second operating part 42, 42a Hook part

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hidemi Doi 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture Inside Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shoichi Sunagawa 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture Sanyo Tottori Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (4)

[Claims] An electronic device is mounted, and a base on which equipment is stored, a locking unit provided on the base, and locking or locking of the equipment according to an operation state of a first operation unit. A locking portion for releasing, and a hook portion for locking or releasing the electronic device according to an operation state of the second operation portion, wherein when the locking portion is locked, at least the locking portion is the base. Attached device characterized by being locked to. 2. When the locking portion is locked, the locking portion, the locking portion, and the hook portion are locked by each combination according to an operation state of a third operating portion. 3. The accessory of claim 1, wherein 3. The attachment device according to claim 2, wherein the operation state of the third operation unit is restricted during the locking. 4. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein said locking portion is of a Kensington type.