JP2002083268A - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the number of parts for a take-out tab by providing a structure for taking out a memory card on a lid. SOLUTION: When the lid 3 is slid, a protruding push-out part arranged in the rear end of the lid 3 abuts on the rear end of the memory card 4 to push out the memory card 4. According to the movement of the lid 3, the memory card 3 is also moved, the memory card 4 is protruded by a body base 2, so that it can be taken out using fingers or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an IC card detachable structure in an electronic device capable of detachably storing an IC card.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a memory card for recording and reproducing a large amount of information, for example, a memory card having a thickness of about 2 mm has been put to practical use by incorporating a semiconductor memory in a card-shaped thin cartridge. Have been. Also, not as a memory, but as an I / O for data communication with a modem device or the like.
An O card has been realized. Card-type electronic devices collectively referred to as these IC cards are used as various information devices, for example, device recording media such as personal computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and electronic notebooks, and communication means. It is used by attaching and detaching it to and from a card slot provided in the. Therefore, an example of a structure in which a card-type electronic device is conventionally attached to and detached from the electronic device will be described with reference to the drawings. 6 to 8 show external views of an electronic device on which a memory card or the like can be removably mounted. Specifically, this electronic device exemplifies a small audio player that stores music information and the like in a memory card and reproduces the stored music. FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the audio breaker 50. As shown in this figure, a memory card 52 is provided on the bottom surface of a main body base 51 which is a casing of the audio player 50.
(See FIG. 8) A lid 53 provided in a slot for storing
And a memory card removal knob 54 for pushing the memory card 52 out of the slot.

The operation of the electronic device having such a structure when a memory card is inserted and removed will be described with reference to FIGS.
7 and 8 are cross-sectional views taken along a line AB shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which the memory card 52 is stored, and FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which the cover 53 is opened and the memory cart 52 is pushed out by the knob 54. As shown in FIG. 7, when the memory card 52 is stored in the audio player 50, the memory card 52 is electrically connected to the connector 55 provided on the circuit board 56. From this state, FIG.
In the state where the memory card 52 is pushed out as shown in FIG. 5, the memory card 52 can be seen by rotating the lid 53 based on the fulcrum 53a. The memory card 52 is the main body base 5
Because it is inside 1 and cannot be taken out as it is,
Slide the knob 54 for removing the memory card and push it out. Since the memory card 51 protrudes from the main body base 51, it is pinched with a finger and pulled out.

[0004]

As described above, the conventional card eject mechanism is composed of two parts, the lid of the memory card and the knob for ejecting the memory card, and the knob for ejecting the card after opening the lid. Press and take out the card. In this method, two parts, a lid and a knob for taking out, are required, and an operation of opening the lid and a task of sliding the knob for taking out are required, thereby complicating the operation for the user. In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a structure for taking out a memory card in a lid, thereby reducing the number of parts of a knob for taking out the memory card, and opening the memory card cover and simultaneously pulling out the card. The purpose is to provide.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus capable of detachably storing an IC card, comprising: a card slot having an opening for storing the IC card; And a cover for moving the IC card when the IC card is inserted into or removed from the card slot. The cover is provided on the cover, and when the cover is moved, the IC card can be moved simultaneously so that the IC card can be moved simultaneously. It is characterized in that a projection is provided. Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a movement detecting means for detecting a movement of an IC card mounting position to detect a detachment operation of the IC card, and a movement of the IC card by the movement detecting means. And a disconnecting means for releasing the electrical connection between the IC card and the electronic device when this is detected. Further, in order to solve the above problem, the present invention is provided with a rib provided on the lid and abutting on the IC card when the lid is moved in the insertion direction.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 5 are diagrams showing the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, music information and the like are stored in a memory card, and the stored music is played back. 1 illustrates a small audio player. FIG. 1 shows a bottom view of the electronic device 1. The bottom of the main body base 2 is hollowed out, and a card slot 12 is formed in the hollowed portion. A cover slidable to cover the card slot 12. 3 are provided. The lid 2 is formed to have a size that covers the entire memory card, and can be moved so as to slide along a guide portion 9 provided on the main body base 2. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CD shown in FIG. 1 and shows a state in which the memory card 4 is stored. As shown in FIG. 2, when the memory card 4 is stored in the audio player 1, the memory card 4 is electrically connected to the connector 6 provided on the circuit board 5. Further, the memory card 5 is pressed so as to be completely connected to the connector 6 by the rib 8 provided on the front surface of the lid. In this state, the protruding push-out portion 7 described below is not in contact with the memory card 4.

Next, the operation of extracting the memory card 4 of the present invention from the electronic device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-D shown in FIG. 1 similarly to FIG. 2, and is a view showing a state where the lid 3 is slid. As shown in FIG. 3, when the lid 3 is slid, the convex push-out portion arranged at the rear end of the lid 3 comes into contact with the rear end of the memory card 4, and the memory card 4 is moved in the direction of the opening 11. Push out. That is, the lid 3
As a result, the memory card 4 moves at the same time, and the memory card 4 protrudes from the main body base 2. After extruding the memory card 4, the lid 3 is removed as shown in FIGS. In a state where the cover 3 is removed, the rear portion of the memory card 4 is supported by the guide portion 9 as shown in FIG. 4, and the memory card 4 may fall off due to the removal of the cover 3. Preventing. When the memory card 4 is pushed out, the electrical connection between the memory card 4 and the connector 6 is released. If the electrical connection is released during the process of recording and reproducing information on the memory card 4, the information recorded on the memory card 4 may be destroyed.
In the present invention, a sensor 10 is provided as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the sensor 10 detects that the lid 3 has slid.

When the sliding of the cover 3 is detected, the recording / reproducing process on the memory card 4 is stopped to prevent the electrical connection between the connector 6 and the memory card 4 from being unexpectedly disconnected. ing. When taking out the memory card 4 from the electronic device 1, it is possible to take out the memory card 4 by picking out the protruding portion of the memory card 4 with a finger or the like. When the removed memory card 4 is to be mounted on an electronic device, the memory card 4 can be mounted by performing an operation reverse to the above-described removal operation. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, after setting the memory card 4 with a finger, the lid 3 is inserted along the guide portion. Then, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the tip of the memory card 4 comes into contact with the rib 8, and the memory card 4 is slid into the electronic device. Then, when the memory card 4 and the connector 6 are electrically connected, the mounting of the memory card is completed. As described above, according to the present invention, the lid for taking out the card attached to the electronic device has a removal shape, so that the number of parts of the removal knob is reduced and the card is opened and the card is removed simultaneously. A pull-out structure can be provided.

[0009]

According to the present invention, a cover for taking out a card mounted on an electronic device is provided with a shape for taking out the card, so that the number of components of the takeout knob can be reduced and the card can be pulled out simultaneously with opening the card cover. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary sectional view showing a state where a memory card is inserted in the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary sectional view showing a state where the memory card is pushed out in the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the embodiment with a memory card pushed out and a lid removed.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing that, in the same embodiment, the connector connection has been released with the memory card pushed out and the lid removed.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing a conventional memory card detachable structure.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a memory card is mounted in a conventional memory card detachable structure.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a state where a memory card is pushed out in a conventional memory card detachable structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic device main body, 2 ... Main body base, 3 ... Cover, 4 ... Memory card, 5 ... Circuit board, 6 ... Connector, 7 ... Extruded part, 8 ... Rib, 9 ... Guide part, 10 ... Sensor, 11 ... Opening , 12 ... Card slot.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An electronic device capable of detachably storing an IC card, a card slot provided with an opening for storing the IC card, and a lid for moving the IC card when the IC card is inserted into or removed from the card slot. An electronic device, comprising: a cover provided on the cover, wherein a protrusion that can be brought into contact with the IC card is provided so that the IC card is simultaneously moved when the cover is moved. 2. A movement detecting means for detecting a movement of an IC card mounting position in order to detect a detachment operation of the IC card, wherein the movement detecting means detects that the position of the IC card has been moved. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a release unit configured to release an electrical connection between the IC card and the electronic device. 3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a rib provided on said lid, said rib being in contact with said IC card when said lid is moved in an insertion direction.