JP2008176799A - Function expansion device for information processor, and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability in removing an information processor mounted on the upper face side, relating to a function expansion device for the information processor. <P>SOLUTION: This function expansion device has a removal operating mechanism 70. The removal operating mechanism 70 has a base 71, a locking claw member 72, a turning operating lever 73, a push-up member 74 and a tension coil spring 75. In turning the turning operating lever 73 by about 80°, the locking claw member 72 is moved to release the lock of the information processor, and a push-up cam 73d pushes up the push-up member 74. The push-up member 74 pushes up the information processor to release connection of a connector. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a function expansion device for an information processing device, and more particularly to an information processing device that is used when a portable information processing device is used with its functions expanded, and is mounted with the information processing device mounted on the upper surface side. The present invention relates to a function expansion device.

  A function expansion device for an information processing device is available as an option of a portable information processing device. This function expansion device for an information processing device has a function that the information processing device does not have, and is used when the information processing device is used with its functions expanded.

  It is desirable that the function expansion device for an information processing device has a structure in which the information processing device can be easily attached and a configuration in which the information processing device can be easily detached.

  FIG. 11 shows a conventional function expansion device 10 for an information processing device, together with a notebook pen type portable information processing device 11. The function expansion device 10 has a disk-shaped operation knob 12 at a portion closer to both sides. A mounting screw 13 is fixed to the operation knob 12, and the mounting screw 13 protrudes upward from an upper surface 14 that is an information processing device mounting surface of the function expansion device 10. A connector 15 protrudes from the upper surface 14 of the function expansion device 10.

  The information processing apparatus 11 has a screw hole 16 in a portion closer to both sides of the bottom surface, and a connector 17 is provided on the lower surface side so as to be recessed from the bottom surface.

  The information processing apparatus 11 can be used alone and placed on a table. When the information processing device 11 is used in combination with the function expansion device 10, the information processing device 11 is fitted with the protrusion 19 of the function expansion device 10 on the front side hole 18, and the function expansion device 10 Then, the connector 17 is connected to the connector 15 by pressing, and the operation knob 12 is rotated many times with the fingertips of both hands, and the mounting screw 13 is screwed into the screw hole 16. As a result, the information processing apparatus 11 is combined with the function expansion apparatus 10 and the function of the function expansion apparatus 10 can be used.

  When removing the information processing apparatus 11 from the function expansion apparatus 10, the operation knob 12 is rotated many times with the fingertips of both hands, the mounting screw 13 is removed from the screw hole 16, and then the information processing apparatus 11 and the function expansion apparatus A force is applied to pull the fingertips 10 and 10 apart to release the connection between the connector 17 and the connector 15.

  In recent years, as functions of the function expansion device 10 are enhanced, the number of pins of the connector 15 (connector 17) has increased. Conventionally, the number of pins is about 26, for example, but recently, the number of pins is about 200, for example. For this reason, in order to release the connection between the connector 17 and the connector 15, a large pulling force of 2 to 4 kg is required, and the operation of removing the information processing device 11 from the function expansion device 10 becomes difficult.

  Further, when a strong force is applied to the information processing device 11 and the function expansion device 10 so that the fingertips are pulled apart from each other, a biased force is applied to the connector 15 and the connector 17 to damage the connector 15 and the connector 17. There was a fear of being.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a function expansion device for an information processing device that solves the above-described problems.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface. In the function expansion device for an information processing device that is mounted on the information processing device mounting surface by connecting the processing device side connector to the function expansion device side connector, the information processing device mounted above is A push-up member pushed up from the processing device function expansion device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated;
By operating the operating member, the push-up member is configured to have an upward movement mechanism that moves the information processing apparatus side connector up to a height where the information processing apparatus side connector is disengaged from the function expansion apparatus side connector.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface. A function expansion device for an information processing device mounted on the information processing device mounting surface by connecting a processing device side connector with the function expansion device side connector, wherein A locking mechanism for fixing to the device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated; and
It has a configuration including a lock release mechanism that brings the lock mechanism into an unlocked state by operating the operation member.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface. A function expansion device for an information processing device mounted on the information processing device mounting surface by connecting a processing device side connector with the function expansion device side connector, wherein A locking mechanism for fixing to the device;
A push-up member that moves up and pushes the mounted information processing device up from the function expansion device for information processing device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated; and
An unlocking mechanism that operates first by operating the operating member to bring the locking mechanism into an unlocked state;
By further operating the operation member, the push-up member is configured to have an upward movement mechanism that moves the information processing apparatus side connector up to a height where the information processing apparatus side connector is disengaged from the function expansion apparatus side connector.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the function expansion device for an information processing device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the operation member is provided on a side surface on both sides of the function expansion device for the information processing device. Comprising two turning levers that are pivoted so that the tip protrudes from the back side to the side of the function expansion device for information processing device,
The upper moving mechanism is disposed near the rotation center of the rotation lever, and includes a push-up cam that pushes up the push-up member.
The push-up member is configured to be provided on the left and right sides around the function expansion device side connector.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the function expansion device for an information processing device according to the second or third aspect, the lock release mechanism is configured such that the lock release cam formed on the operation member pushes a part of the lock mechanism. Configuration,
The lock release cam has a configuration that allows the lock mechanism to move in a direction in which the lock is released.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface. In a function expansion device for an information processing device that is mounted on the information processing device mounting surface by connecting a processing device side connector to the function expansion device side connector, the information processing device mounted above is A push-up member pushed up from the processing device function expansion device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated;
It is configured to have an upward movement mechanism that moves the push-up member upward by operating the operation member.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus function expansion device mounted on the information processing apparatus mounting surface by connecting the information processing apparatus side connector to the function expansion device side connector, A push-up member that pushes up the information processing device mounted above the function expansion device for the information processing device, an operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for the information processing device and separated, and an operation By operating the member, the information processing apparatus side connector is configured by operating the operation member so that the push-up member is moved up to a height where the information processing apparatus side connector is disengaged from the function expansion apparatus side connector. Is disconnected from the function expansion device side connector, so that the information processing device should be disconnected from the information processing device function expansion device. There is no need for the operator to apply a strong force. Therefore, as long as the operating member is operated, the information processing apparatus can be separated from the information processing apparatus function expansion apparatus by simply lifting the information processing apparatus. It can be easily removed from the camera and the operability when separating can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the information processing apparatus is mounted in the function expansion apparatus for information processing apparatus mounted on the information processing apparatus mounting surface by connecting the information processing apparatus side connector to the function expansion apparatus side connector. Lock mechanism for fixing the information processing apparatus to the function expansion device for information processing apparatus, an operation member that is operated when the information processing apparatus is detached from the function expansion device for information processing apparatus, and the operation member is operated Since it has a configuration including an unlocking mechanism that brings the locking mechanism into an unlocked state, it can be separated from the information processing device function expansion device by simply lifting the information processing device as long as the operation member is operated, The operability when separating can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the information processing apparatus is mounted in the function expansion apparatus for information processing apparatus mounted on the information processing apparatus mounting surface by connecting the information processing apparatus side connector to the function expansion apparatus side connector. A lock mechanism for fixing the information processing device to the function expansion device for information processing device, a push-up member that pushes up the information processing device mounted upward from the function expansion device for information processing device, and information processing device An operation member that is operated when separating from the function expansion device for a processing device, and a lock release mechanism that operates first when the operation member is operated to bring the lock mechanism into an unlocked state. An upward movement mechanism that moves the push-up member up to a height at which the information processing device side connector is disengaged from the function expansion device side connector. Therefore, by operating the operation member to the final position, first, the lock mechanism is unlocked, and then the information processing device side connector is disconnected from the function expansion device side connector, so that the operation member is operated. It is possible to detach the information processing device from the function expansion device by simply lifting the information processing device, and to easily remove the information processing device from the function expansion device, improving operability when disconnecting. Can be planned.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the operation member is provided on the side surfaces on both sides of the function expansion device for information processing apparatus, and is rotated so that the tip protrudes from the back side to the side of the function expansion device for information processing apparatus. Since the upper moving mechanism is composed of a push-up cam that pushes up the push-up member, and the operator moves the information processing on the table. By applying a hand to each side of the function expansion device for the device and pulling the fingertip to the outside by pulling it on the tip of the rotating lever, it is possible to perform an operation that is easy to put in force, and thus operability can be improved. I can do it.

  Further, since the upward movement mechanism is composed of a push-up cam that is arranged near the rotation center of the turn lever and pushes up the push-up member, the push-up member is moved to the information processing apparatus side by an operation of pulling the turn lever normally. The connector can be moved up with a strong force that exceeds the removal force required to remove the connector from the function expansion device side connector, thereby improving the operability.

  Further, since the push-up member is provided on the left and right sides with the function expansion device side connector as the center, the removal force is applied to the right and left sides of the information processing device side connector to remove the information processing device side connector from the function expansion device side connector. Therefore, the information processing apparatus side connector can be removed from the function expansion apparatus side connector without damaging the information processing apparatus side connector and the function expansion apparatus side connector.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the lock release mechanism is configured such that the lock release cam formed on the operation member pushes a part of the lock mechanism, and the lock release cam is a direction in which the lock mechanism is unlocked. Since the lock mechanism temporarily moves when the information processing device is mounted on the function expansion device, the operation member does not move and does not cause discomfort. I can do it.

  According to the invention of claim 6, in the information processing apparatus function expansion device mounted on the information processing apparatus mounting surface by connecting the information processing apparatus side connector to the function expansion device side connector, A push-up member that pushes up the information processing device mounted above the function expansion device for the information processing device, an operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for the information processing device and separated, and an operation Since the structure has an upward movement mechanism that moves the push-up member upward by operating the member, the connection between the information processing apparatus side connector and the function expansion apparatus side connector is released by operating the operation member. Therefore, there is no need for the operator to apply a strong force to disconnect the information processing device from the information processing device function expansion device. Can be separated from the function expansion device for the information processing device by simply lifting the information processing device, and the information processing device can be easily detached from the function expansion device. Can be improved.

  The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below.

  1 and 2 show an information processing function expansion device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The function expansion device 30 is used for a notebook pen type information processing device 31. FIG. 1 shows a function expansion device 30 together with an information processing device 31. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the information processing device 31 is mounted on the function expansion device 30.

  The direction is expressed with reference to the position of the person who faces the information processing device 31 and uses it. Y1 is the rear direction, Y2 is the front direction, X1 is the right direction, X2 is the left direction, Z1 is the upper direction, and Z2 is the lower direction.

  For the convenience of explanation, first, the note pen type information processing apparatus 31 will be described. The information processing apparatus 31 includes a main body 32 having a keyboard (not shown) on the top surface and an openable liquid crystal display panel unit 33. The information processing device 31 is normally used alone, and is mounted on the function expansion device 30 and connected mechanically and electrically to the function expansion device 30 as shown in FIG. used.

  Considering connection with the function expansion device 30, the information processing device 31 includes an information processing device side connector 35, openings 36 and 37, and recesses 38 and 39, etc., as shown in FIG. Have

  The information processing device side connector 35 is arranged in a position slightly in the Y1 direction from the center on the plan view of the main body 32 in a direction in which the longitudinal direction coincides with the X1 and X2 directions, and is fixed inside the main body 32. It faces the opening 41 of the bottom plate (bottom surface) 40. The opening 41 is provided with a lid 42 for protecting the information processing apparatus side connector 35. The lid 42 is normally closed and is relatively pushed open by a function expansion device side connector 57 described later when the information processing device 31 is placed on the function expansion device 30.

  The opening 36 is provided on the bottom plate 40 at a position close to the side surface 43 of the main body 32 on the X2 side when viewed from the information processing apparatus side connector 35. The opening 37 is provided on the bottom plate 40 at a position close to the side surface 44 of the main body 32 on the X1 side when viewed from the information processing apparatus side connector 35.

  A hooking edge portion 36 a made of a part of the bottom plate 40 is provided inside the main body 32 and at the edges of the opening 36 and the opening 37.

  The concave portions 38 and 39 are provided at positions close to the side surface 43 and the side surface 44 of the surface 45 on the Y1 side of the main body 32, respectively.

  Therefore, the information processing apparatus side connector 32 is arranged such that the center thereof coincides with the center line CL1 extending in the Y1 and Y2 directions of the information processing apparatus 31, and the opening 36, the opening 37, and the recesses 38, 39 are arranged. Are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line CL1.

  Next, the function expansion device 30 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the function expansion device 30 includes a CD-ROM drive 51, a floppy (registered) in a portion near Y2 in a flat main body 50 having a size and shape corresponding to the information processing device 31 on a plan view. (Trademark) has a disk drive 52, speakers 53, 54, a connector (not shown) is provided on the Y1 end surface, and a function expansion device side connector 57 is provided on the upper surface 55 which is an information processing device mounting surface. It is provided.

  The function expansion device side connector 57 is arranged in a position slightly in the Y1 direction from the center on the plan view of the main body 50, with the longitudinal direction coinciding with the X1 and X2 directions, and above the upper surface 55 (Z1 direction). ). CL2 is a center line extending in the Y1 and Y2 directions of the function expansion device 30.

  Further, the function expansion device 30 is provided with a detachment operation mechanism 70 at a position close to the side surface 58 of the main body 50 on the X2 side when viewed from the function expansion device side connector 57, and from the function expansion device side connector 57. A detachment operation mechanism 70A is provided at a position close to the side surface 59 of the main body 50 when viewed from the X1 side. That is, the detachment operation mechanisms 70 and 70A are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line CL2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in a state where the information processing device 31 is mounted and mounted on the function expansion device 30, the information processing device side connector 32 is connected to the function expansion device side connector 57, and the information processing device 31 is expanded. The function of the information processing device 31 is expanded by being electrically connected to the device 30. For example, a CD-ROM drive 51 and a floppy (registered trademark) disk drive 52 can be used.

  When the information processing device 31 is separated from the function expansion device 30 and separated, the information processing device 31 is pushed up from the function expansion device 30 as described later by simultaneously operating the separation operation mechanisms 70 and 70A on both sides. It is separated from the function expansion device 30 and detached.

  Next, the separation operation mechanisms 70 and 70A will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the release operation mechanism 70 includes a base 71, a lock claw member 72, a rotation operation lever 73, a push-up member 74, a tension coil spring 75, and a torsion coil spring 76. . The release operation mechanism 70A includes a base 71A, a lock claw member 72A, a rotation operation lever 73A, a push-up member 74A, a tension coil spring 75A, and a torsion coil spring 76A. As can be seen from FIG. 4, the detachment operation mechanism 70A has a configuration that is symmetrical to the detachment operation mechanism 70 with respect to the center line CL2. Therefore, with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, one detachment operation mechanism 70 will be described.

  The base 71 is made of sheet metal, has an elongated shape in the Y1 and Y2 directions, has a rising guide portion 71a, and has a shaft 71b and pins 71c and 71d caulked.

  The lock claw member 72 is made of sheet metal, has a lock claw 72a and a pin 72d, and is provided on the base 71 so as to be slidable in the Y1 and Y2 directions by fitting the long holes 72b and 72c to the pins 71c and 71d. It is. The lock claw member 72 is moved in the Y2 direction by the tension coil spring 75. As shown in FIG. 6A, the lock claw 72a protrudes from the guide portion 71a toward the Y2 direction. When the lock claw member 72 slides in Y1, the lock claw 72a is hidden behind the guide portion 71a (see FIG. 9A). The lock claw 72a and the tension coil spring 75 constitute a lock mechanism.

  The rotation operation lever 73 is made of polyacetal resin having good slidability and high rigidity. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a lever portion 73a and a lever portion are provided. A projecting portion 73b projecting from 73a, a boss portion 73c projecting in the Z1 direction from the projecting portion 73b, a push-up cam 73d formed projecting in the Z1 direction on the upper surface of the projecting portion 73b, and a projecting portion 73b It comprises a recess 73e on the lower surface, an unlock cam 73f formed by the edge of the recess 73e, and a finger hook 73g at the tip of the lever 73a. The push-up cam 73d constitutes an upward movement mechanism. The lock release cam 73f and the pin 72d constitute a lock release mechanism.

  The push-up cam 73d is formed in an arc shape along a circle having a radius of R1 with the boss 73c as the center, and a gentle slope portion 73d-1 having a small inclination angle θ (see FIG. 5) of about 20 degrees. Have.

  The distance L from the boss portion 73c to the finger hooking portion 73g at the tip of the lever portion 73a is about twice the radius R1, and the inclination angle θ of the inclined surface portion 73d-1 is as small as about 20 degrees. A strong force F2 in the Z1 direction can be applied to the push-up member 74 by pulling the finger hung on the portion 73g to the outside of the function expansion device 30 with a light force F1.

  The recess 73e allows the pin 72d to move in the Y1 direction.

  The rotation operation lever 73 is rotatably supported on the shaft 71b in a state where the boss portion 73c is fitted to the shaft 71b and the pin 72d is fitted in the recess 73e. It is urged clockwise and hits a part of the base 71 so that its rotation is restricted. The lever portion 73a extends in the X1 direction. The pin 72d is in contact with the unlocking cam 73f.

  The push-up member 74 is made of polyacetal resin and has a substantially cubic shape, as shown in FIG. 5, and can protrude into the rectangular opening 50a of the main body 50 of the function expanding device 30 from the rectangular opening 50a in the Z1 direction ( Slidable in the Z1 and Z2 directions).

  The base 71 to which the lock claw member 72 and the rotation operation lever 73 are attached is attached to the lower surface of the main body 50 of the function expansion device 30 with a screw 77. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the push-up member 74 is located on a circle having a radius R1 centered on the shaft 71b and is located away from the push-up cam 73d and facing the overhanging portion 73b. positioned.

  The lift h of the push-up cam 73d is such that the height H (the stroke S of the push-up member 74 in the Z1 direction) when the push-up member 74 is moved up to the maximum is indicated by the information processing device side connector 32 from the function expansion device side connector 57. It is determined to be sufficient to push up the information processing device 31 from the function expansion device 30 until it is completely removed (see FIG. 8I).

  Next, operations of the detachment operation mechanisms 70 and 70A when the information processing device 31 is separated from the function expansion device 30 and detached will be described. 8A to 8L show the operation of the detachment operation mechanisms 70 and 70A when the information processing device 31 is separated from the function expansion device 30 and detaches it, and the operation by this operation. Shown in correspondence with the moving position.

  8A, 8 </ b> D, 8 </ b> G, and 11 </ b> J show a state where the information processing device 31 is mounted on the function expansion device 30.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the lever portion 73a extends in the X1 direction, and is accommodated in the recess 58a of the side surface 58 of the function expansion device 30. As shown in FIG. 8D, the lock claw 72 a hooks the edge 36 a of the opening 36 of the bottom plate 40. As shown in FIG. 8D, the push-up member 74 is located at a low position and does not protrude from the rectangular opening 50a. As shown in FIG. 8J, the information processing device side connector 32 is connected to the function expansion device side connector 57.

  When the information processing device 31 is separated from the function expansion device 30 and separated from the function expansion device 30, the operator does not lift the function expansion device 30 on the table, but keeps it on the table and X2 of the function expansion device 30. Put your left hand on the side, put your right hand on the X1 side, hook the tip of your index finger on the finger hook 73g at the tip of the lever 73a, pull the turning lever 73 counterclockwise, and turn the turning lever 73A. An operation of rotating at a stroke of about 80 degrees in a clockwise direction to a position where it does not turn any more.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B show a state when the turning operation lever 73 is turned about 40 degrees. In the process of rotating the rotation operation lever 73 by about 40 degrees as shown in FIG. 8B, the lock release cam 73f pushes the pin 72d, and the lock claw member 72 is pulled by the tension coil spring 75 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8E, the lock claw 72a is disengaged from the hooking edge 36a of the opening 36, and the lock on the information processing apparatus 31 is released.

  The push-up cam 73d has not yet reached under the push-up member 74, and the push-up member 74 remains at a low position as shown in FIG. 8 (H), as shown in FIG. 8 (K). The information processing apparatus side connector 32 is connected to the function expansion apparatus side connector 57.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B show a state when the turning operation lever 73 is further turned about 40 degrees. In the process of further rotating the rotation operation lever 73 by about 40 degrees as shown in FIG. 8C, the push-up cam 73d enters the lower side of the push-up member 74 from the inclined surface portion 73d-1, and pushes the push-up member 74 into Z1. Push up in the direction. As shown in FIG. 8F, the push-up member 74 moves upward in the Z1 direction and protrudes from the rectangular opening 50a.

  The push-up member 74 pushes the bottom plate 40 of the information processing device 31 to lift the information processing device 31 from the function expansion device 30, and the information processing device side connector 32 is connected to the function expansion device side connector 57 as shown in FIG. Get out of the connection and the connection is released.

  Subsequently, the operator separates the fingertip from the rotation operation lever 73, puts the fingertip in a gap formed between the function expansion device 30 and the information processing device 31, grasps both sides of the information processing device 31 and pulls it up. As a result, the information processing device 31 is removed from the function expansion device 30. When the information processing apparatus 31 is pulled up, the information processing apparatus side connector 32 is already disconnected from the function expansion apparatus side connector 57, so that the information processing apparatus 31 is easily removed.

  Here, the information processing device 31 has inclined surfaces 60 and 61 between the side surface and the upper surface, so that the fingertip can easily catch the information processing device 31.

  Further, the force F2 in the Z1 direction of the push-up member 74 is boosted to about 5 times the force F1 when the rotation operation lever 73 is rotated. Therefore, even if the operation force for rotating the rotation operation lever 73 is light, a force obtained by adding the removal force necessary to disconnect the information processing apparatus side connector 32 from the function expansion apparatus side connector 57 and the gravity of the information processing apparatus 31 is obtained. A sufficiently large force F2 can be obtained. Therefore, the operation for rotating the rotation operation lever 73 is light and sufficient in operability.

  Further, the force F2 in the Z1 direction of the push-up member 74 is large, the speed of the push-up member 74 protruding in the Z1 direction is slow, and the push-up members 74 and 74A push the portions close to both ends of the information processing apparatus side connector 32 almost simultaneously. The processing device 31 is firmly pushed up in a state where both sides are balanced, and the information processing device side connector 32 is not shifted to one side, but the whole is averaged out of the function expansion device side connector 57, that is, information. The connection is released without damaging the processing device side connector 32 and the function expansion device side connector 57.

  The information processing device 31 lowers the Y2 end side to make it slightly slant, fits the concave portions 38 and 39 to the convex portions 62 and 63 on the Y2 end side, and strongly presses the Y1 end side, thereby The processing device side connector 32 is connected to the function expansion device side connector 57 and mounted on the function expansion device 30. At this time, the edge 36a of the opening 36 of the bottom plate 40 presses the slope 72a-1 of the lock claw 72a, and the lock claw member 72 once moves slightly in the Y1 direction, and then returns to slide in the Y2 direction. When the lock claw member 72 moves slightly, the pin 72d moves inside the recess 73e, and the rotation operation lever 73 does not rotate at all and is kept at the position shown in FIG. It is. Therefore, no discomfort is given to the operator.

  Further, instead of the rotation operation lever 73, a slide operation lever or a push button may be used. The operation for removing the information processing device 31 from the function expansion device 30 is a sliding operation in the case of a slide operation lever, and a pressing operation in the case of a push button.

It is a figure which shows the function expansion apparatus for information processing apparatus which becomes one Example of this invention together with information processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the function expansion apparatus in the state by which information processing apparatus is mounted. It is a perspective view which looks up and looks at an information processor from the lower part. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the separation operation mechanism of a function expansion apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which expands and shows a detachment operation mechanism. It is a figure which shows the initial state of a detachment operation mechanism. It is a figure which shows a rotation operation lever. It is a figure explaining operation and operation when making an information processor leave a function expansion device. It is a figure which shows a state when operating a detachment operation mechanism to the middle. It is a figure which shows a state when operating a detachment operation mechanism to the last position. It is a figure which shows a prior art example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 Function expansion apparatus for information processing devices 31 Notebook pen type information processing device 32 Main body 33 Liquid crystal display panel section 35 Information processing apparatus side connector 36, 37 Opening 36a Hook edge 50 Main body 55 Upper surface (information processing apparatus mounting surface )
70, 70A Detachment operation mechanism 71 Base 72 Lock claw member 73 Rotation operation lever 73a Lever portion 73d Push-up cam 73f Unlock cam 74 Push-up member

Claims (6)

An information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface is connected to the information processing device side connector. In the function expansion device for the information processing device that is connected to the expansion device side connector and mounted on the information processing device mounting surface,
A push-up member that moves up and pushes the mounted information processing device up from the function expansion device for information processing device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated;
An information processing apparatus comprising: an upward movement mechanism that moves the push-up member up to a height at which the information processing apparatus side connector is disengaged from the function expansion apparatus side connector by operating the operation member. Function expansion device. An information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface is connected to the information processing device side connector. In the function expansion device for the information processing device that is connected to the expansion device side connector and mounted on the information processing device mounting surface,
A lock mechanism for fixing the mounted information processing apparatus to the function expansion device for the information processing apparatus;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated; and
A function expansion device for an information processing apparatus, comprising: a lock release mechanism that brings the lock mechanism into an unlocked state by operating the operation member. An information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface is connected to the information processing device side connector. In the function expansion device for the information processing device that is connected to the expansion device side connector and mounted on the information processing device mounting surface,
A lock mechanism for fixing the mounted information processing apparatus to the function expansion device for the information processing apparatus;
A push-up member that moves up and pushes the mounted information processing device up from the function expansion device for information processing device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated; and
An unlocking mechanism that operates first by operating the operating member to bring the locking mechanism into an unlocked state;
An information processing system comprising an upward movement mechanism that further moves the operation member up to a height at which the information processing apparatus side connector is disengaged from the function expansion apparatus side connector by further operating the operation member. Function expansion device for devices. The operation member is provided on both side surfaces of the function expansion device for information processing apparatus, and is rotated two times so that the tip protrudes from the back side to the side of the function expansion device for information processing apparatus. A moving lever,
The upper moving mechanism is disposed near the rotation center of the rotation lever, and includes a push-up cam that pushes up the push-up member.
The function expansion device for an information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the push-up member is provided on the left and right sides with the function expansion device side connector as a center. . The lock release mechanism is configured such that a lock release cam formed on the operation member pushes a part of the lock mechanism,
4. The function expansion device for an information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the lock release cam has a shape that allows the lock mechanism to move in a direction in which the lock is released. An information processing device having an information processing device mounting surface on the upper side, a function expansion device side connector on the information processing device mounting surface, and an information processing device side connector on the bottom surface is connected to the information processing device side connector. In the function expansion device for the information processing device that is connected to the expansion device side connector and mounted on the information processing device mounting surface,
A push-up member that moves up and pushes the mounted information processing device up from the function expansion device for information processing device;
An operation member that is operated when the information processing device is separated from the function expansion device for information processing device and separated;
A function expansion device for an information processing apparatus, comprising: an upward movement mechanism that moves the push-up member upward by operating the operation member.

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