JP2000127060A - Jig for removing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily remove a device by providing an insertion part inserted between a pawl constituting a latch mechanism and a device, a handle part and a locking means hooking the pawl. SOLUTION: Two jigs for removing device 1 are prepared, an insertion part 11 of each jig 1 is inserted between a device 21 and a pawl 22a of a latching rail 22 and the pawl 22a is hooked on a square hole. Because a difference in level part is provided between the insertion part 11 and a handle part 13 and the square hole extends up to the vicinity of an end part of the insertion part 11, the pawl 22a is easily hooked on the square hole. Next, handle parts 13 of the two jigs 1 are held by hands and are operated so that the handle parts 13 may be adjacent each other by turning the parts 13 inside. As a result, a tip of the insertion part 11, the handle part 13 and a tongue part 15 become a fulcrum, an action point and a point of application, respectively, the pawl 22a bends to the side of a device main body 21. As a result, engagement of an external projection 22b of the pawl 22a and a recessed part 32 on the side of a slot 30 is released and the device 21 can be removed from the slot 30.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a jig used for removing a device mounted in a slot of a computer, and more particularly to a device in which latching rails are provided on both sides to lock the device in a device mounting slot of the computer. The present invention relates to a device removal jig that can be easily removed from a device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing the internal structure of a general computer device. Usually, a computer device is provided with a device mounting slot inside, and a storage device and other devices are loaded in this slot. In the example shown in FIG.
Has three device mounting slots 101-103. Certain standards are set for the dimensions and shapes of these slots and devices, and devices can be freely selected, mounted and used as long as they conform to these standards.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which such a device 104 is loaded in the slot 102. As shown in FIG. 5, a latching rail 105 is provided on both sides of the device 104, and the device 104 is guided to a guide rail 106 provided in a slot 102 of the computer device so that the device 104 is placed in the slot Insert and position. The end of the latching rail 105 on the hand side (the left side in FIG. 5) is a claw 1
05a is formed, and a projection 105b is further provided outside the claw 105a. On the other hand, slot 10
A recess 107 is provided in the vicinity of the opening in the slot 2. When the device 104 is inserted into the slot 102, the projection 107 of the latching rail 105 is inserted into the recess 107.
05b is locked so that the device 104 is fixed in the slot 102.

[0004] As described above, in a computer device loaded with a device, if any abnormality occurs in the device, maintenance and maintenance of the device are performed manually.
Replacement work needs to be performed. In such a case, conventionally, the engagement between the projection 22b of the latching rail 105 of the device 104 and the concave portion 107 of the slot 102 is released using a finger of a worker or a driver, and the device is removed.

[0005]

However, due to the recent miniaturization of computer devices and the like, devices are closely and densely arranged inside the computer. It is becoming difficult to secure space. On the other hand, since the support structure of the device is not originally designed to be provided with an allowance for the standard size, it may be very difficult to remove the device from the computer device using a finger or a driver.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a device removing jig which allows a device mounted on a computer to be easily removed from the computer.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a device removing jig according to the present invention is a jig for removing a device housed in a slot by a latch mechanism, and comprises a plate-like device. And an insertion portion inserted between a claw and a device constituting the latch mechanism, a holding portion, and a locking means for catching the claw constituting the latch mechanism. I do.

[0008] The insertion portion of the jig thus configured is inserted between the claw of the latching rail and the device, and the claw of the latching rail is hooked on the locking means. When operated, the pawl of the latching rail hooked on the locking means is pulled and bent, and the engagement between the projection provided on the outer surface of the latching rail and the recess on the slot side is released. By pulling out the device in this state, the device can be easily removed from the computer using the jig of the present invention.

In this jig for removing a device, a step is provided between the insertion portion and the handle, and the locking means is connected to the entirety of the step in the longitudinal direction of the plate member constituting the jig. It is preferable that the first opening is provided over the first opening. By providing a step on the jig and configuring the locking means as the first opening over the entire step, the claws of the latching rail can be easily hooked on the first opening when the jig is used. .

Further, the jig for removing a device according to the present invention comprises:
It is preferable to provide a second opening near the proximal end of the handle. By providing holes for hooking fingers etc. in the handle part of the jig in this way, the jig can be carried and stored,
In addition, usability at the time of use can be improved. In consideration of these uses, it is preferable that the second opening is formed as a round hole.

Further, the jig for removing a device according to the present invention comprises:
Preferably, the handle is bent at an intermediate portion thereof. By bending the handle in this way, when the two jigs are inserted into both sides of the device and operated, the movement distance of the handle can be widened, and the latching rail claws can be more reliably held. Can be bent inward to release the engagement between the projection on the device side and the recess on the slot side.

Further, the jig for removing a device according to the present invention comprises:
A tongue is provided in the first opening. Thus, by providing the tongue for catching the claws of the latching rail in the first opening, it is possible to improve the positioning when using the jig and the usability.

This first opening is preferably formed as a square hole. As will be described later in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, when the jig is formed of a rectangular plate-like member, the first opening is formed as a square hole to increase its area,
This is because the claws of the latching rail can be more easily inserted and hooked.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a device removing jig of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the jig 1 of the present embodiment is formed by bending a rectangular plate-like metal member into a substantially Z-shape. That is, a rectangular plate-shaped metal member is bent in two steps at a location approximately one third of its width in the longitudinal direction, and an insertion portion 11 inserted between the slot and the device, and a step portion 12 corresponding to the bent portion And a handle 13 which is a handle when the jig 1 is used.

The jig 1 is provided with a square hole 14 for releasing a latching rail claw (hand side end) across the insertion portion 11 and the stepped portion 12, and a square hole 14 in the handle 13.
Are provided with continuous notches 14a and 14b
A tongue 15 is formed at the end of the tongue. Accordingly, as described later, the jig 1 acts like a bottle opener in which the tongue 15 is hooked on the claws of the latching rail and bent toward the device body.

The height of the step 12 is such that the claws of the latching rail can be inserted, and is usually about 5 to 7 mm. The bending angles of both ends 18 and 19 of the step 12 are set to about 90 °.

As shown in FIG. 1, the handle portion 13 of the jig 1 is slightly bent at the intermediate portion 16 in a direction opposite to the bending direction of the end portion 19 of the step portion 12. The handle 13
A round hole 17 for catching a finger is provided in the vicinity of the end on the hand side. The round hole 17 is provided for convenience in carrying, storing, and using as described above. The bent portion 16 is provided for convenience of use, and its angle is preferably about 5 to 10 °.

FIGS. 2A to 2C are diagrams for explaining a method of using the device removing jig 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a latching rail 22 is fixed to each side of the device 21 by screws or the like (not shown), and the latching rail 22 is connected to a guide rail 31 provided in a slot 30 of the computer. By guiding, the device 21 is stored in the slot 30. A claw 22a is formed at the end of the latching rail 22 on the near side (the left side in FIG. 2).
A projection 22b is provided outside of “a”. On the other hand, in the vicinity of the proximal end of the slot 30, there is provided a concave portion 32 which engages with the projection 22b.
The projection 22 b is engaged with the recess 32 when inserted into the slot 0 to fix the device 21 to the slot 30.

The device 21 thus housed in the slot 30 is removed as follows. First, two jigs 1 for device removal described above are prepared, and the insertion portion 11 of each jig 1 is inserted between the device 21 and the claw 22a of the latching rail 22 as shown in FIG. The hook 22a is hooked on the square hole 14. Since the step portion 12 is provided between the insertion portion 11 and the handle portion 13 and the square hole 14 extends to the vicinity of the end of the insertion portion 11, the claw 22a can be easily inserted. It can be hooked on the square hole 14.

Next, the holding portions 13 of the two jigs 1 are held by hand, and are operated so as to approach each other inward as shown by arrows in FIG. Thereby, the tip of the insertion portion 11 is a fulcrum, the handle portion (handle portion) 13 is a point of force, and the tongue portion 15
Is the point of action, and the claw 22a of the latching rail 22 hooked on the tongue 15 bends toward the device body 21.
As a result, the protrusion 22 provided outside the claw 22a is
2b is disengaged from the recess 32 on the slot side, and FIG.
The device 21 can be removed from the slot 30 as shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the device 21 is removed from the computer.

Since the handle portion 13 of the jig 1 is slightly bent outward at the intermediate portion 16 thereof, when the jig 1 is inserted between the device body 21 and the claw 22a, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), the handle portions 13 of the two jigs 1 are in a state of expanding outward to each other. By configuring the jig 1 in this way, the operation becomes easier when the user holds and operates the handle 13.

A round hole 17 is provided in the vicinity of the end of the handle portion 13 of the jig 1 so as to prevent slippage when the device 21 is removed, so that the jig 1 can be carried and stored. At this time, the round hole 17 can be hooked on a finger or a hook.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be applied to various other embodiments. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a jig is formed by bending a plate-shaped metal member into a Z-shape, but the claw 22a of the latching rail 22 and the device 2
A straight plate-like member may be used as long as it has an insertion portion that can be inserted between the main body, a handle portion, and a means provided at an intermediate portion between the insertion portion and the latch portion to catch the claws of the latching rail. In addition, the shape of the tongue portion 15 for catching the claws of the latching rail, the positions and shapes of the square holes 14 and the round holes 17, the dimensions of other elements, and the like, take into consideration the working environment and the like to which the jig of the present invention is applied. May be changed. In particular,
As for the material constituting the jig, various materials such as hard plastics can be used as long as the material has a desired strength.

[0024]

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, according to the device removing jig of the present invention, even when devices are arranged close and densely inside the computer, The device can be easily removed from the computer simply by inserting the plate-shaped member into both sides of the device and operating the handle.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a device removing jig of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a use state of the device removal jig shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a use state of the device removal jig shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a device in a computer.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a device and a latching rail.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device removal jig 11 Insert part 12 Step part 13 Handle part 14 Square hole 15 Tongue part 16 Bend part 17 Round hole 21 Device main body 22 Latching rail 22a Latching rail claw 22b Latching rail projection

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A jig for removing a device housed in a slot by a latch mechanism, comprising a plate-like member, inserted between a claw constituting the latch mechanism and the device. A device removal jig, comprising: an insertion portion, a handle portion, and locking means for catching a claw constituting the latch mechanism. 2. A jig for removing a device according to claim 1, wherein a step is provided between said insertion portion and a holding portion, and said locking means is provided on a plate-like member constituting said jig. A device removal jig, which is a first opening provided in the longitudinal direction over the entire step. 3. The device removing jig according to claim 1, wherein a second opening is provided near a hand side end of the handle. 4. The device removing jig according to claim 1, wherein said handle portion is bent at an intermediate portion thereof. 5. The device removing jig according to claim 1, wherein a tongue is provided in the first opening. 6. The device removing jig according to claim 1, wherein said first opening is a square hole. 7. The device removing jig according to claim 3, wherein said second opening is a round hole.