JP3094462U - PC case structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modifications required) [Problem] To easily attach a 5-inch and / or 3.5-inch portion to a personal computer case, to prevent forgetting to turn on / off a power supply, and to provide an AC outlet cable for each peripheral device. Provide a computer case that can eliminate the problem. A personal computer case (1) is provided with a power switch (4) of a central processing unit and a 5-inch section (2) and a 3.5-inch section (3) for accommodating an external storage medium therein. Hinges 8 are provided at two corners located on the front side of the 5-inch section 2 so that the 5-inch section 2 can be turned approximately 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively. On the back of the personal computer case 1, there are provided a plurality of connection ports 11, such as a mouse and a speaker, various connectors 12 for communication with a display 16, a printer 9, a keyboard or the like, and a plurality of AC outlets 13. A power supply switch 4 and an AC outlet 14 of a peripheral device and a central processing unit built in the personal computer case 1 are provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [0001] [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to PC / AT compatible personal computers (hereinafter referred to as “PC / AT compatible computers”) widely used in the business world. , Simply called a "PC." ) Relates to the structure of the case. [0002] [Prior art] Conventionally, an optical disk medium provided as an external storage device in a personal computer case CD, DVD, flexible disk (FD), magneto-optical disk (MO 5) and / or 3.5 inches for storing the PC case. Screwed and fixed to the inner wall. In addition, the conventional personal computer has a central processing unit (CPU) power supply and display, AC outlets are provided separately for peripheral devices such as printers. It is necessary to prepare a separate [0003] [Problems to be solved by the invention] Since the conventional technique has the above-described configuration, the following problem exists. When installing or removing the 5-inch and / or 3.5-inch parts, The side plates on both sides of the housing must be removed and 5 inches and / or 3.5 inches The operator's hand may not be able to enter or be behind the back Due to the extreme difficulty, it is necessary to install the back (rear) of the 5 inch and / or 3.5 inch section. It is extremely difficult and troublesome to attach and remove attached connectors. The PC case may be damaged due to excessive mounting or removal work. There was a problem of getting up. Also, because many AC outlet cables are mixed up, Installation and moving the installation location become complicated, and connect the AC outlet to an external power supply. Mistakes may occur when connecting to the When the power switch is turned off, the power switches of other peripherals remain on. Or conversely, even if the power of the central processing unit (CPU) is turned on, That the power switch of some peripherals often stays off. There was a point. [0004] [Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention makes it easy to attach to a 5 inch and / or 3.5 inch PC case. To prevent forgetting the power on / off operation of PC peripherals. PC case that can eliminate AC outlet cable for each peripheral device It is intended to provide, and is constituted by the following configuration and means. [0005] According to the invention of claim 1, 5 inches and / or 3.5 inches for storing a storage medium. Any one of the four corners of the latch is hinged to the PC case As well as following the central processing unit (CPU) power on and off Attached AC outlets for peripheral devices such as display and printer that work The structure of the personal computer case is characterized in that: [0006] [Embodiment of the invention] Embodiments of the structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. I will explain. [0007] FIG. 1 shows a personal computer case according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which showed the whole concase. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing a part, (a) cuts out a personal computer case at a 5-inch part. Sectional view from above, (b) shows the connection between the back of the PC case and peripheral devices. FIG. FIG. 2B illustrates the display 16 and the printer 9 as peripheral devices. However, other peripheral devices may be applied. [0008] Reference numeral 1 denotes a personal computer case, in which a central processing unit (CPU), In addition to the built-in storage medium such as a hard disk (not shown), 5 inch for storing CD or DVD etc. which is an optical disk medium as an external storage medium Switch 2, a flexible disk (FD) as an external storage medium, A 3.5 inch section 3 for storing a disk (MO) and the like is provided. From the front of the case 1, the optical disk medium such as a CD or DVD or a flexible disk A disk (FD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), and the like can be inserted. here Reference numeral 4 denotes a power switch of a central processing unit (CPU). In FIG. 1, the 5-inch section 2 and the 3.5-inch section 3 each have two units. However, when implementing the present invention, the number of each installation is arbitrary. No. [0009] As shown in FIG. 1, the 5-inch section 2 is inside the personal computer case 1 during normal use. The male claws 5 arranged at the four corners of the 5-inch section 2 The female claw 6 is engaged with the female claw 6 provided on the inner wall of the screw 1 to be locked. Also, At the rear (rear) of the 5-inch section 2, the central function built in the PC case 1 is provided. A connector 7 for communicating with an arithmetic processing unit (CPU) or the like is provided (distribution). Lines are not shown). [0010] The two corners located on the front side of the PC case 1 of the 5-inch section 2 are shown in FIG. As shown in a), for example, the left side plate 1a of the personal computer case 1 is removed. In this case, the hinge 8 is provided so that the 5-inch section 2 can be turned to the left by approximately 90 degrees. If the right side plate 1b is similarly removed, the 5-inch portion 2 becomes Side can be rotated approximately 90 degrees. [0011] The above is a description of the 5-inch section 2, but the 3.5-inch section 3 has substantially the same configuration. Therefore, the description is omitted. [0012] Next, on the back of the personal computer case 1, for example, a louver 10 Connection port 11 for speakers and speakers, display 16 and printer 9 or keys Various connectors 12 and the like for communication with a board (not shown) and the like are provided. And, there are provided a plurality of AC outlets 13 for taking power of peripheral devices, In addition, the peripheral device and a central processing unit (CP U) and a single AC outlet cable 15 to connect to an external power supply. AC outlet 14 is provided. In addition, each of the AC outlet 13, the various connectors 12, etc. shown in FIG. The number of terminals is only an example, and a desired number of It can be. [0013] The operation of the embodiment of the structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be explained while referring to the figures. [0014] First, 5A for storing an optical disk 2a such as a CD or DVD as an external storage medium. Communication connector 7 between the punch 2 or the 5-inch unit 2 and a central processing unit (CPU). When any abnormality occurs in, for example, the left side plate 1a of the personal computer case 1, When the male claw 5 and the female claw 6 that lock the side plate 1a and the 5-inch portion 2 are released, Remove at the same time. Subsequently, a male locking the right side plate 1b and the 5-inch portion 2 is provided. The claw 5 and the female claw 6 are released and supported by a hinge 8 as shown in FIG. In a range of approximately 90 degrees, the 5-inch portion 2 is exposed to the outside of the personal computer case 1. Rotate. By this operation, the 5-inch portion 2 is provided at the rear (rear). The communication connector 7 is exposed to a position sufficient for repairs, and the operator's workability is dramatically improved. Will be improved. After these repairs are completed, the hinge 8 is used. The 5 inch portion 2 is rotated while supporting it at a predetermined position in the PC case 1. The position can be easily restored. [0015] The above is a description of the 5-inch section 2, but the 3.5-inch section 3 has substantially the same configuration. Therefore, the description is omitted. [0016] Next, the personal computer case 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. An AC outlet 13 for powering peripheral devices such as the printer 16 and printer 9 I have. Therefore, in order to turn off the power of the display 16, Plug 17a of the AC outlet cable 17 for the To remove the plug 18a of the AC outlet cable 18 for the printer 9 Are connected to the AC outlets 13 and 13, respectively. Next, the central processing unit AC outlet cable to AC outlet 14 to take power of CPU (CPU) 15 are connected by a plug 15a, and the plug 15b is connected to an external power supply. [0017] Thus, when the power switch 4 of the central processing unit (CPU) is turned on, the display is turned off. The power supply of peripheral devices such as the play 16 and the printer 9 also turns on. Also Conversely, if the power switch 4 of the central processing unit (CPU) is turned off, the display is turned off. The power supply of peripheral devices such as the laser 16 and the printer 9 also turns off following the power supply. Each of the peripheral devices such as the display 16 and the printer 9 is provided. These power switches will remain on. [0018] [Effect of the invention] The structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention has the above-described configuration and operation. There is fruit. [0019] According to the invention of claim 1, 5 inches and / or 3.5 for storing a storage medium. One of the four corners of the inch is hinged to the PC case so that it can rotate. And turn on and off the central processing unit (CPU) power supply. AC outlets for peripheral devices such as displays and printers The present invention provides a structure of a personal computer case. With such a configuration, installation and removal of 5 inch and / or 3.5 inch portions It is not necessary to remove both side panels of the PC case when performing H and / or the back (back) of the 3.5-inch part is exposed outside the PC case Therefore, it is attached to the rear (rear part) of the 5-inch and / or 3.5-inch portion. It becomes extremely easy to attach and remove connectors, and if work can be completed in a short time, Both the computer case and the various built-in cases in the computer case This has the effect of preventing breakage of parts and the like. Also, set up the PC without disturbing the number of AC outlet cables. Can be used to move the AC outlet and installation location, and connect the AC outlet to an external power outlet. Not to be mistaken when connecting to the power source, and to the central processing unit (CPU) The power of other peripheral devices is turned on / off in conjunction with the power switch on / off operation. Therefore, there is an effect of preventing forgetting to turn on or turn off the power of each peripheral device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire personal computer case according to an embodiment of the structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a main part of an example of the embodiment of the structure of the personal computer case according to the present invention;
FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the personal computer case cut out at a 5-inch portion and viewed from above, and FIG. 2B is a configuration diagram illustrating a connection relationship between a rear surface of the personal computer case and peripheral devices. [Description of Signs] 1 PC case 2 5 inch section 2a Optical disk 3 3.5 inch section 4 Power switch of central processing unit (CPU) 5 Male claw 6 Female claw 7 Connector 8 Hinge 9 Printer 10 Louver 11 Connection port 12 Various Connector 13 AC outlet 14 AC outlet 15 AC outlet cable 15a Plug 15b Plug 16 Display 17 AC outlet cable 17a Plug 18 AC outlet cable 18a Plug

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A personal computer case having a hinge rotatably provided at one of four corners of a 5-inch and / or 3.5-inch portion for storing a storage medium. Attach,
A of peripheral equipment such as a display and a printer that operates following turning on and off of a central processing unit (CPU) power supply.
The structure of the PC case, which is equipped with a C outlet.