JP2007004998A - Electrostatic countermeasure structure for electric device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrostatic countermeasure structure for an electric device having a plastic case housing an electronic component and a push-button pushed by an electrified finger etc. <P>SOLUTION: The push-button 121 made of a conductive resin is electrically connected with a metal cutter 122 as shown in C1. The cutter 122 is electrically connected with a metal frame 123 as shown in C2. The frame 123 is electrically connected with copper foil 125d of grounding potential through a metal connection plate 124 or directly as shown in C3 and C4. Therefore, static electricity transmitted from the finger etc. when the push-button 121 is pushed can be released to the copper foil 125d, that is, the earth, eventually through a path. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a static electricity countermeasure structure for an electronic device, and more particularly, to a static electricity countermeasure structure for an electronic device having a push button that may be pressed with a charged finger or the like.

  In recent years, various electronic devices having push buttons are mounted on vehicles and the like. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a digital tachograph as one of such electronic devices. Such a digital tachograph is also shown in detail in Patent Document 1 below.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the digital tachograph (operation information collecting device) 91 is, as is well known, various information such as slits 912 and 913 for inserting a data card corresponding to the driver on the front wall 93 and collected information. Are displayed, a printing unit 916 having a holding strip 918, and push button groups 95 to 98 and 919 to 923 that are pressed when various settings and printing paper are replenished.

  For example, when the push button 923 is pressed when the front loading type printing unit 916 is replenished with printing paper, the printing unit 916 is ejected forward in the drawing. The printing paper can be replenished. When another push button group is pressed, processing corresponding to that is performed.

  However, as is well known, in winter and the like, people often accumulate static electricity, that is, are charged. In such a situation, when the push button groups 95 to 98 and 919 to 923 are pressed with a finger or the like, the accumulated static electricity is discharged through the push button groups 95 to 98 and 919 to 923, and the electronic device is discharged. There is a possibility that the included electronic components may be electrostatically damaged or malfunctions may occur.

Therefore, in Patent Document 2 below, an idea has been proposed in which the static electricity accumulated in the push button is released to a metal housing to prevent the electrostatic breakdown and malfunction.
JP 2001-229422 A JP 2004-319106 A

  However, in recent years, the housing of electronic devices tends to be replaced from metal to plastic from the viewpoint of cost and weight reduction, or because of the development of a plastic with sufficient strength. is there. As a result, static electricity cannot escape to the metal casing.

  Therefore, in view of the above-described present situation, the present invention provides a static electricity countermeasure structure for an electronic device having a plastic housing containing an electronic component and a push button that may be pressed with a charged finger or the like. It is an issue.

  The structure for preventing static electricity of an electronic device according to claim 1, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, includes a plastic housing containing electronic components, a wiring board having a grounding portion, and a front surface of the housing. An electrostatic countermeasure structure for an electronic device comprising a push button provided to be exposed, wherein the push button is formed of a conductive material, and when the push button is depressed, the push button and the grounding part Are electrically connected through a conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, an electronic device including a plastic casing, a wiring board having a ground portion, and a push button provided so as to be exposed to the outside from the front surface of the casing. In addition, the push button is formed of a conductive material, and the push button and the ground portion can be electrically connected via a conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device.

  The structure for preventing static electricity of an electronic device according to claim 2, which has been made to solve the above-described problem, is the structure for preventing static electricity of an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic component is a printing device, and is used as the metal member. A cutter electrically connected to the push button and disposed on the front surface of the housing for cutting printing paper; and a cutter electrically connected to the cutter and disposed on the back side of the cutter And a frame for holding the printing paper feed mechanism and the like.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, by using the cutter for cutting the printing paper, which is originally necessary, and the frame for holding the cutter and the feeding mechanism of the printing paper, etc., a plastic housing is provided. Static electricity can be surely released from the printing apparatus formed by the above.

  The structure for preventing static electricity of an electronic device according to claim 3, which has been made to solve the above problem, is the structure for preventing static electricity of an electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the cutter is notched corresponding to the shape of the push button. It has a push button holding part formed so as to be formed, and the push button and the cutter are electrically connected via the push button holding part.

  According to invention of Claim 3, a cutter has a notch part formed by notching corresponding to the shape of a pushbutton, and a pushbutton and a cutter are electrically connected through this notch part. Is done.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, an electronic device including a plastic casing, a wiring board having a ground portion, and a push button provided so as to be exposed to the outside from the front surface of the casing. In addition, the push button is formed of a conductive material, and the push button and the ground portion can be electrically connected via a conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device. Therefore, even for an electronic device formed of a plastic casing, static electricity can be reliably released through the conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, by using the cutter for cutting the printing paper, which is originally necessary, and the frame for holding the cutter and the feeding mechanism of the printing paper, etc., a plastic housing is provided. Static electricity can be surely released from the printing apparatus formed by the above.

  According to invention of Claim 3, a cutter has a notch part formed by notching corresponding to the shape of a pushbutton, and a pushbutton and a cutter are electrically connected through this notch part. Is done. Therefore, the cutter can be easily electrically connected to the push button by the notch.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the outer diameter of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are a rear view, a top view, a front view, and a side view of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (A) to 2 (D), an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be connected to, for example, a digital tachograph (operation information collection device) or the like. Device 1. The printing apparatus 1 has a box shape, and basically includes a main body case 11 made of plastic, a printing unit 12 and a front cover 13.

  The main body case 11 is formed with a printing unit housing 12h for housing the printing unit 12 on the left side when viewed from the front. A pair of springs 127 for pushing the printing unit 12 to the front side are attached to the innermost part of the printing unit housing 12h. Supplementally, the spring 127 has a lock claw (not shown) that locks the printing unit 12 in the direction perpendicular to the arrow direction when the push button 121 is pressed in the arrow direction with respect to the printing unit 12 in the accommodated state. At the same time, the printing unit 12 is pushed forward. When viewed from the front, the right side portion of the main body case 11 accommodates a switch group including the power switch 131 and electronic components connected to the buzzer, the external device connector 132, and the like.

  As shown in the front view, the printing unit 12 occupies the left side of the main body case 11. The printing unit 12 has a shape corresponding to the printing unit housing 12h of the main body case 11, and can slide inside the printing unit housing 12h via a guide 12g. On the front wall of the printing unit 12, a horizontally long paper output window 12 k is provided and a push button 121 for ejecting the printing unit 12 is arranged. A cutter 122 for cutting the printing paper is attached to the back of the front wall so that the saw blade can be seen from the paper output window 12k.

  At the center of the printing unit 12 is formed a printing paper storage unit 126 that is recessed in a curved shape so that roll-type printing paper (not shown) can be stored. Moreover, the roll holding | maintenance part 126r is provided in the right and left. The frame constituting the printing unit 12 is basically made of plastic.

  The front cover 13 is a cover that is attached to the main body case 11 and constitutes a front portion of the printing apparatus 1. The front cover 13 has a window shape corresponding to the printing unit 12 on the left side when viewed from the front, and a switch group including a power switch 131, a buzzer, an external device connector 132, and the like are arranged on the right side.

  As described above, when the push button 121 is pressed in the arrow direction in FIG. 1 with respect to the printing unit 12 in the accommodated state, the lock claw that has locked the printing unit 12 in the direction perpendicular to the arrow direction. Simultaneously with the release, the printing unit 12 is pushed to the front side, and the printing paper can be replaced or replenished. When the replacement or replenishment operation is completed, the front wall of the printing unit 12 is pushed in the same direction as the arrow, and the locking claw locks the printing unit 12 when it is pushed all the way to the back.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (B), a label with a serial number is affixed to the upper surface of the main body case 11, and as shown in FIG. A connector portion 111 to which a power supply line, a signal line and the like are connected is provided.

  Subsequently, the structure of the main part related to the present invention in the printing apparatus 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 to 6. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the structure for preventing static electricity of the electronic apparatus of the present invention. Supplementally, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the front side (front side) of the printing paper storage unit 126 in the printing unit 12 of FIG. 4, 5, and 6 are a top view, a front view, and a bottom view, respectively, of the printing unit and its surroundings in the printing apparatus of FIG. 1. In FIGS. 3 and 4 to 6, the same reference numerals are given to the portions common to FIGS. 1 and 2, and a duplicate description is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to 6, the front side of the printing unit 12 includes a push button 121, a cutter 122, a frame 123, a connection plate 124, and a wiring board 125.

  The push button 121 is formed of a conductive resin, for example, a mixture of carbon and resin. The push button 121 has an elliptic cylinder convex at the tip and incorporates a spring 121s. The spring 121s acts on the locking of the printing unit 12 described above and is not related to the gist of the present invention.

  The cutter 122 is disposed on the front side of the push button 121 except for the tip of the push button 121. The cutter 122 is formed of a conductive metal plate, a push button holding portion 122r cut out corresponding to the shape of the tip of the push button 121 is formed in the lower part, and the printing paper is cut in the upper part. A saw blade 122c is formed. Further, a bent piece 122t for facilitating contact with the frame 123 is provided at the side end portion.

  The frame 123 is formed of a conductive metal plate and is disposed on the back side of the cutter 122. The frame 123 is assembled with a motor 123m and a gear for feeding printing paper, and an FPC 123f that transmits power and control signals for the motor 123m. The frame 123 and the wiring board 125 are electrically connected by a connection plate 124 formed of a conductive metal plate. However, a part that performs the same function as the connection plate 124 may be formed integrally with the frame 123.

  The wiring board 125 includes various electronic components, an FPC receiving portion 125c to which the FPC 123f is connected, a flat cable 125f for electrically connecting the FPC receiving portion 125c and other parts, and a copper foil 125d with a ground potential (the ground of claims) A flat cable 125g for dropping the copper foil 125d to the ground is mounted.

  In such a configuration on the front side in the printing unit 12, as shown by C1 in FIG. 3, the conductive resin push button 121 is electrically connected to a metal cutter 122, and as shown by C2, the cutter 122 Is electrically connected to the metal frame 123, and as indicated by C3 and C4, the frame 123 is electrically connected to the grounded copper foil 125d via the metal connection plate 124 or directly. Connected. Therefore, the static electricity transmitted from the finger or the like when the push button 121 is pressed can be finally released to the copper foil 125d, that is, the ground portion via the above path.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device, for example, in the case of the printing apparatus 1, the push button 121, the cutter 122, the frame 123, etc. By using it, static electricity can be reliably released even to an electronic device formed of a plastic casing.

  The push button is preferably a conductive resin as a conductive material, but may be a conductive metal. Further, the static electricity countermeasure structure of the present invention may be applied not only to the push button 121 but also to the switch group 131.

It is a perspective view which shows the electronic device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are a rear view, a top view, a front view, and a side view of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a principal part disassembled perspective view of FIG. 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of the static electricity countermeasure structure of this invention. FIG. 2 is a top view of a printing unit and its surroundings in the printing apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of a printing unit and its surroundings in the printing apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a printing unit and its surroundings in the printing apparatus of FIG. 1. It is a front view which shows a digital tachograph as one of this kind of electronic devices.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Printing apparatus 11 Main body case 12 Printing part 13 Front cover 121 Push button 122 Cutter 123 Frame 124 Connection plate 125 Wiring board 125d Copper foil

Claims (3)

A plastic housing containing electronic components,
A wiring board having a ground part;
A push button provided to be exposed to the outside from the front surface of the housing;
An anti-static structure for electronic equipment equipped with
The push button is formed of a conductive material, and when the push button is pressed, the push button and the ground portion are electrically connected via a conductive metal member necessary for the original function of the electronic device. To be,
An anti-static structure for electronic equipment. In the structure for preventing static electricity of electronic equipment according to claim 1,
The electronic component is a printing device,
As the metal member,
A cutter that is electrically connected to the push button and disposed on the front surface of the housing for cutting printing paper;
A frame that is electrically connected to the cutter and is disposed on the back side of the cutter to hold the cutter and the feeding mechanism of the printing paper is used.
An anti-static structure for electronic equipment. In the structure for preventing static electricity of electronic equipment according to claim 2,
The cutter has a push button holding portion formed by cutting out corresponding to the shape of the push button,
The push button and the cutter are electrically connected via the push button holding portion.
An anti-static structure for electronic equipment.

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