JP2019032617A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To facilitate replacing a storage device in an electronic apparatus.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus S includes an enclosure 1, and a plurality of storage devices 281 provided inside the enclosure 1. An upper surface or a side surface of the enclosure 1 has an opening 111 located in front of the plurality of storage devices 281 and for detachably attaching the plurality of storage devices 281 from the outside of the enclosure 1, and a cover member 112 for covering the opening 111. Also, the enclosure 1 has a front plate 11 for forming a front surface of the enclosure 1, and the front plate 11 has the opening 111 located in front of the plurality of storage devices 281 and for detachably attaching the plurality of storage devices 281 from the outside of the enclosure 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device.

  Conventionally, electronic devices in which a plurality of storage devices are stored are used. Patent Document 1 includes a first housing and a second housing that can accommodate the SSD and is accommodated in the first housing, and the SSD can be taken out by swinging the second housing. Is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-4577

  Conventionally, a plurality of storage devices are attached to an electronic device. In order to replace the storage device, it is necessary to remove the cover of the electronic device, take out the storage device, remove the wiring connected to the storage device, and it takes time to install the storage device after replacement. There was a problem.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device in which a storage device can be easily replaced.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a housing and a plurality of storage devices provided inside the housing, and an upper surface or a side surface of the housing is a front side of the plurality of storage devices. And an opening for detaching the plurality of storage devices from the outside of the housing, and a lid member covering the opening.

  The housing includes a front plate that forms a front surface of the housing, the front plate is located in front of the plurality of storage devices, and the plurality of storage devices from the outside of the housing. You may have the opening part for detachment | desorption.

  A control unit provided inside the housing and provided below the plurality of storage devices; and the opening includes a front surface of the plurality of storage devices and a front surface of the control unit. The lid member is located on the inner side of the first lid member that covers the entire area of the opening, and the front surface of the plurality of storage devices is not covered. A second lid member that covers the front surface of the unit.

  Further, a case in which the plurality of storage devices are stored may be provided, and the case may be provided inside the housing. In addition, a plurality of first devices that are coupled to a plurality of first connectors provided in the plurality of storage devices and are electrically connected to the control unit in a state where the plurality of storage devices are housed in the case. You may have the board | substrate with which 2 connectors are provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily exchange the storage device in the electronic device.

1 shows a configuration of an electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. The state which removed the top plate from the electronic device which concerns on this embodiment is shown. The structure of an arithmetic unit and an operation unit is shown. The structure which looked at the electronic device which concerns on this embodiment from the front is shown. The structure which looked at the state by which the 1st cover member was removed from the electronic device which concerns on this embodiment from the front is shown. The structure which looked at the state by which the 1st cover member and the 2nd cover member were removed from the electronic device which concerns on this embodiment from the front is shown. The structure which looked at the state from which the 1st cover member, the 2nd cover member, and the display unit were removed from the electronic device which concerns on this embodiment from the front is shown. A state in which a plurality of storage devices are housed in a case is shown. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line XX in a state where a plurality of storage devices shown in FIG. 8 are housed in a case. The structure of the memory | storage device 281 is shown.

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[Outline of Electronic Device S]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device S according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the top plate 15 is removed from the electronic device S according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the arithmetic unit 3 and the operation unit 4.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the electronic device S according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which the first lid member 1121 is removed from the electronic apparatus S according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which the first lid member 1121 and the second lid member 1122 are removed from the electronic apparatus S according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which the first lid member 1121, the second lid member 1122, and the display unit 5 are removed from the electronic apparatus S according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state where a plurality of storage devices 281 are stored in the case 282. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in a state in which the plurality of storage devices 281 shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the storage device 281.

  The electronic device S is, for example, a modem with a personal computer function for a satellite base station device. The electronic device S includes a housing 1, a communication unit 2, an arithmetic unit 3, an operation unit 4, and a display unit 5.

  The housing 1 includes a front plate 11, a rear plate 12, a right side plate 13, a left side plate 14, a top plate 15, and a partition plate 16. The front plate 11 is a plate that forms the front surface of the housing 1. The rear plate 12 is a plate that forms the rear surface of the housing 1. The rear plate 12 is parallel to the front plate 11. The right side plate 13 is a plate that forms the right side surface of the housing 1. The right side plate 13 is orthogonal to the front plate 11 and the rear plate 12. The left side plate 14 is a plate that forms the left side surface of the housing 1. The left side plate 14 is orthogonal to the front plate 11 and the rear plate 12.

  The top plate 15 is a plate that forms the upper surface of the housing 1. The top plate 15 is provided at the upper ends of the front plate 11, the rear plate 12, the right side plate 13, and the left side plate 14 so as to be orthogonal to the front plate 11, the rear plate 12, the right side plate 13, and the left side plate 14.

  The partition plate 16 is formed inside the housing 1. The partition plate 16 is provided inside the front plate 11, the rear plate 12, the right side plate 13, and the left side plate 14 and orthogonal to the front plate 11, the rear plate 12, the right side plate 13, and the left side plate 14. The partition plate 16 is a plate that vertically separates the space inside the housing 1.

  The communication unit 2 has a modem function that modulates digital data into an analog signal and demodulates the analog signal into digital data. The communication unit 2 is accommodated above the partition plate 16 inside the housing 1. 2 and 7, the communication unit 2 includes a control unit 21, a crystal oscillator 22, a clock signal source 23, a power source 24, a fan 25, a LAN switch 26, an interface unit 27, a storage unit 28, and a substrate 29. Have.

  The control unit 21 has a function of controlling the communication unit 2. The control unit 21 is provided below the plurality of storage devices 281. Specifically, the control unit 21 is provided between the partition plate 16 and the storage unit 28. The control unit 21 includes, for example, a main control board 211 and an amplifier 212. The main control board 211 has a function of controlling the communication unit 2. The main control board 211 is provided between the partition plate 16 and the amplifier 212. The amplifier 212 has a function of amplifying a signal. The amplifier 212 is provided between the main control board 211 and the storage unit 28.

  The crystal oscillator 22 is, for example, a constant temperature bath crystal oscillator (OCXO). The crystal oscillator 22 has a function of generating an oscillation signal having a constant frequency. The crystal oscillator 22 is provided between the partition plate 16 and the clock signal source 23. The clock signal source 23 is an electronic circuit that controls the frequency of the oscillation signal generated by the crystal oscillator 22, for example. The clock signal source 23 is provided between the crystal oscillator 22 and the LAN switch 26.

  The power source 24 has a function of supplying power to the electronic device S. The fan 25 has a function of blowing and cooling electronic components provided inside the housing 1. The LAN switch 26 has a communication function for switching a data path inside the electronic device S. The interface unit 27 has a function of connecting the electronic device S and an external device, and is a LAN interface, for example.

  The storage unit 28 is a storage unit in the communication unit 2. The storage unit 28 includes a plurality of storage devices 281 and a case 282. The plurality of storage devices 281 are, for example, SSDs (Solid State Drives). The plurality of storage devices 281 are provided inside the housing 1.

  The plurality of storage devices 281 have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the storage device 281 includes a storage device body 2811, a first connector 2812, a lever attachment portion 2813, and a lever 2814. The storage device main body 2811 has a substantially rectangular shape, and houses a semiconductor element memory and the like. The first connector 2812 is provided on the rear surface of the storage device main body 2811. The first connector 2812 is a connector that is connected to the second connector 291 provided on the substrate 29.

  The lever mounting portion 2813 is provided on the front surface of the storage device main body 2811, that is, the surface opposite to the side on which the first connector 2812 is provided in the longitudinal direction of the storage device main body 2811. The width of the lever mounting portion 2813 is substantially the same as the length of the storage device main body 2811 in the short direction. A lever 2814 is attached to one end of the lever attachment portion 2813. The lever 2814 is pivotally supported at one end in the longitudinal direction of the lever 2814 so as to be rotatable with respect to the lever mounting portion 2813 at one end of the lever mounting portion 2813.

  The case 282 stores a plurality of storage devices 281. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the case 282 has an opening 2821 and an opening 2822. The openings 2821 are a plurality of openings formed in front of the case 282. The opening 2821 is an opening through which the plurality of storage devices 281 are attached and detached from the outside of the case 282. The openings 2821 are arranged in the case 282 in, for example, four rows in the vertical direction and two rows in the horizontal direction, and the eight storage devices 281 are stored therein. The opening 2822 is an opening formed on the rear surface of the case 282. The case 282 is provided inside the housing 1 in a state where a plurality of storage devices 281 are detachably accommodated.

  The substrate 29 has a second connector 291 and a third connector 292. The substrate 29 is provided on a substrate provided on the partition plate 16 along the partition plate 16 so as to be orthogonal to the substrate. The substrate 29 is provided behind the case 282. The plurality of second connectors 291 are engaged with the plurality of first connectors 2812 provided in the plurality of storage devices 281 in a state where the plurality of storage devices 281 are accommodated in the case 282, and are electrically connected to the control unit 21. It is a connected connector. The plurality of second connectors 291 are provided on the surface of the substrate 29 on the case 282 side.

  The third connector 292 is provided on the surface of the substrate 29 opposite to the surface on the case 282 side. The third connector 292 is coupled to various cables connected to the communication unit 2 and the arithmetic unit 3.

  When the user inserts the storage device 281 into the case 282 from the opening 2821 of the case 282, the first connector 2812 provided on the storage device 281 is connected to the second connector 291 provided on the substrate 29. The In the state where the storage device 281 is housed in the case 282, the lever 2814 is positioned so that the longitudinal direction of the lever 2814 is the same as the short direction of the storage device main body 2811. The case 282 is housed inside.

  When the user takes out the storage device 281 from the case 282, the user pulls the tip of the lever 2814 forward of the case 282 by pinching the tip of the lever 2814 with a finger and rotating the lever 2814. Then, the user moves the storage device main body 2811 toward the front of the case 282 by pinching the tip of the lever 2814 drawn to the front of the case 282 with a finger and pulling it forward.

  In this way, the user can take out the storage device 281 from the case 282 and take out the storage device 281 to the outside of the housing 1. In the electronic device S, since the case 282 has such a configuration and the substrate 29 is provided behind the case 282, a plurality of storage devices 281 can be attached and detached without the user removing the cable. .

  The arithmetic unit 3 has a function of a control unit in the personal computer function. The arithmetic unit 3 is housed below the partition plate 16 inside the housing 1. The arithmetic unit 3 is electrically connected to the communication unit 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the arithmetic unit 3 includes a mother board 31, a mother board storage unit 32, an outer frame 33, and an upper surface plate 34.

  The mother board 31 is a board on which a control semiconductor chip or the like is mounted, and has a function of controlling the arithmetic unit 3. The motherboard storage unit 32 is a storage unit in the arithmetic unit 3. The motherboard storage unit 32 includes, for example, an SSD. The outer frame 33 is a frame member that forms the bottom of the arithmetic unit 3. The outer frame 33 has a bottom plate portion 331 that forms the bottom of the outer frame 33, and the upper surface plate 34 is a plate provided above the bottom plate portion 331. The operation unit 4 is accommodated between the bottom plate portion 331 and the top plate 34.

  The operation unit 4 has a function of accepting user operations. The operation unit 4 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, and a trackball. The operation unit 4 is electrically connected to the arithmetic unit 3. The operation unit 4 is provided below the partition plate 16 inside the housing 1.

  The operation unit 4 can be slid with respect to the outer frame 33 of the arithmetic unit 3. Therefore, the user can pull out the operation unit 4 from the arithmetic unit 3 when operating, and can store the operation unit 4 in the arithmetic unit 3 when not operating. The display unit 5 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) and has a function of displaying information. The display unit 5 is provided in front of the electronic device S and above the arithmetic unit 3.

[Detailed configuration near opening 111]
As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the front plate 11 includes an opening 111 and a lid member 112. The opening 111 is an opening that is located in front of the plurality of storage devices 281 and that allows the plurality of storage devices 281 to be detached from the outside of the housing 1. Specifically, the opening 111 has, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. The opening 111 is larger than the front surfaces of the plurality of storage devices 281 and the front surface of the control unit 21.

  The lid member 112 is a member that covers the opening 111. The lid member 112 has, for example, a mesh area. The lid member 112 includes a first lid member 1121 and a second lid member 1122. The first lid member 1121 covers the entire area of the opening 111. The first lid member 1121 has a substantially rectangular shape and has a mesh-like region. The first lid member 1121 is tightened by inserting screws into holes formed at the four corners of the first lid member 1121 and holes formed at the mounting portions provided at the four corners of the opening 111. This is fixed to the attachment portion of the opening 111.

  The second lid member 1122 is located on the inner side of the first lid member 1121 and covers the front surface of the control unit 21 without covering the front surfaces of the plurality of storage devices 281. The second lid member 1122 has a substantially rectangular shape and has a mesh-like region. The upper end of the second lid member 1122 is located, for example, near the center of the first lid member 1121 in the height direction.

  The second lid member 1122 has screws inserted into holes formed near both ends at the lower end of the second lid member 1122 and holes formed in attachment portions provided at the four corners of the opening 111. It is fixed to the attachment portion of the opening 111 by tightening.

  As described above, the electronic device S is provided with the second lid member 1122 inside the first lid member 1121, so that when the user removes the storage device 281 from the outside of the housing 1, the first lid Even if the member 1121 is removed, the second lid member 1122 covers the front surface of the control unit 21, so that it prevents the control unit 21 from being obstructed by a hand or device coming into contact with the control unit 21. be able to.

  In the electronic device S according to the present embodiment, the front plate 11 that forms the front surface of the housing 1 is positioned in front of the plurality of storage devices 281, and the plurality of storage devices 281 are connected from the outside of the housing 1. An opening 111 for detachment and a lid member 112 that covers the opening 111 are provided. Therefore, the user removes the cover member 112 from the front of the electronic device S without removing the top plate 15 of the electronic device S, so that any storage device 281 in the plurality of storage devices 281 can be placed outside the housing 1. Can be detached one by one.

  Further, as described above, the storage device 281 is electrically connected to the control unit 21 by connecting the first connector 2812 provided on the storage device 281 to the second connector 291 provided on the substrate 29. Is done. Therefore, when the user removes the storage device 281 from the outside of the housing 1, it is not necessary to remove the connector from the storage device 281, thereby facilitating the work.

  In the above embodiment, the front plate 11 is positioned in front of the plurality of storage devices 281 and has the openings 111 for detaching the plurality of storage devices 281 from the outside of the housing 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the top plate 15, the right side plate 13, or the left side plate 14 of the housing 1 is positioned in front of the plurality of storage devices 281, and the openings for attaching / detaching the plurality of storage devices 281 from the outside of the housing 1. You may have.

[Effects of the electronic apparatus S according to the present embodiment]
The electronic device S according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1 and a plurality of storage devices 281 provided inside the housing 1, and the upper surface or side surface of the housing 1 has a plurality of storage devices 281. And an opening 111 for attaching / detaching the plurality of storage devices 281 from the outside of the housing 1, and a lid member 112 covering the opening 111.

  In the electronic device S according to the present embodiment, the top surface or the side surface of the housing 1 is thus positioned in front of the plurality of storage devices 281, and the plurality of storage devices 281 are attached to and detached from the outside of the housing 1. An opening 111 is provided. Therefore, when replacing the storage device 281, the electronic device S does not remove the top plate 15 of the electronic device S and separate the wiring to remove the storage device 281. An arbitrary storage device 281 in the device 281 can be easily detached. Therefore, the electronic device S can easily replace the storage device 281 and the maintainability is improved.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary. is there. For example, the specific embodiments of device distribution / integration are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and all or a part of them may be configured to be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units. Can do. In addition, new embodiments generated by any combination of a plurality of embodiments are also included in the embodiments of the present invention. The effect of the new embodiment produced by the combination has the effect of the original embodiment.

S ... electronic device 1 ... casing 11 ... front plate 111 ... opening 112 ... lid member 1121 ... first lid member 1122 ... second lid member 12 ... Rear plate 13 ... right side plate 14 ... left side plate 15 ... top plate 16 ... partition plate 2 ... communication unit 21 ... control unit 211 ... main control board 212 ... amplifier 22 ... Crystal oscillator 23 ... Clock signal source 24 ... Power source 25 ... Fan 26 ... LAN switch 27 ... Interface unit 28 ... Storage unit 281 ... Storage device 2811 ... Storage device main body 2812 ... first connector 2813 ... lever mounting portion 2814 ... lever 282 ... case 2821 ... opening 2822 ... opening 29 ... substrate 291 ... first 2 connector 292 ... No. Connector 3 ... arithmetic unit 31 ... motherboard 32 for ... motherboard storage unit 33 ... outer frame 34 ... top plate 4 ... operation unit 5 ... display unit

Claims (5)

A housing,
A plurality of storage devices provided inside the housing;
Have
The upper surface or side surface of the housing is
An opening that is located in front of the plurality of storage devices and that is used to detach the plurality of storage devices from the outside of the housing;
A lid member covering the opening;
An electronic device comprising: The housing has a front plate forming the front surface of the housing,
The front plate is positioned in front of the plurality of storage devices and has an opening for detaching the plurality of storage devices from the outside of the housing.
The electronic device according to claim 1. A control unit provided inside the housing and provided below the plurality of storage devices;
The opening is larger than the front surface of the plurality of storage devices and the front surface of the control unit,
The lid member is
A first lid member covering the entire area of the opening;
A second lid member that is located inside the first lid member and covers the front surface of the control unit without covering the front surfaces of the plurality of storage devices;
The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A case in which the plurality of storage devices are stored;
The case is provided inside the housing,
The electronic device according to claim 3. A plurality of second connectors mated with a plurality of first connectors provided in the plurality of storage devices in a state where the plurality of storage devices are housed in the case, and electrically connected to the control unit Having a substrate provided with,
The electronic device according to claim 4.

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