JP3119853B2 - Personal computer - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a personal computer in which a computer main body and a keyboard are separated.

[Conventional technology]

Generally, this type of personal computer includes a computer main body and a keyboard and display for operation provided separately from the computer main body. Usually, the computer main body has a power switch and a reading device or a writing medium for a storage medium of a replaceable software program. However, the following three types are conventionally known depending on the form and combination of these components.

As shown in FIG. 2, the computer main body (1) has a structure that can be placed on a work desk (D), and a keyboard (2) for operation is connected to the computer main body (1), while the computer main body (1) is connected to the computer main body (1). ) Is a normal desktop type that allows the display (3) provided separately from the computer body (1) to be mounted on the computer body (1).
(4) is a power switch, and (5) is a floppy disk drive as a device for reading or writing a storage medium of a software program.

As shown in FIG. 3, a desktop type as described above, but with a display (3) integrated with the computer body (1).

Although not shown, a floor stand type in which the computer main body is placed on the floor around the work desk, and only the keyboard and display separate from the computer main body are placed on the desk.

Each of these various types of personal computers is used by turning on the power switch (4) of the computer body (1) and loading a floppy disk into a floppy disk drive (5) as necessary.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in the case of the conventional structure, the power switch (4) and the floppy disk drive (5) are provided in the computer main body (1), irrespective of the above-mentioned types, so that the power switch (4) is provided. ON
/ OFF, when loading and unloading a floppy disk from / to the floppy disk drive (5), the hand while operating the keyboard (2) must be transferred to the computer (1), which hinders work efficiency. Had become.

Further, in the above-mentioned desktop type of the display separated type, since the power switch (4) and the floppy disk drive (5) are incorporated in the computer main body (1), the main body (1) becomes large, and the desktop (1) becomes large. This has led to a reduction in the effective use of space. On the other hand, it is difficult to freely combine the display (3) of various dimensions and resolutions with the computer main body (1) in the above-described display-integrated desktop type, and the display (3) is not available from the CRT. In general, the volume is relatively large, so that the area occupied by the computer main body (1) when occupied is large, and since a large number of function expansion cards cannot be inserted, the function expandability is greatly limited.

Further, in the floor stand type described above, there is no problem in effective use of the desk space and expandability of functions, but there is no problem in operating the power switch (4) and the floppy disk drive (5). Usually, there is a problem that it can be installed only near the left and right of the foot.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, improves the operability of a power switch and a floppy disk drive device to improve work efficiency, and does not sacrifice the function expandability of a computer main body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal computer capable of effectively utilizing a desk space by improving the degree of freedom of its installation location.

[Means for solving the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, a personal computer of the present invention includes a keyboard provided separately from a computer main body, a power switch, and at least one of a reading device and a writing device for a storage medium for a replaceable software program. It is characterized by being equipped.

[Action]

According to the present invention, since the power switch can be turned on / off and the storage medium of the software program to the reading or writing device can be switched on the keyboard by the above configuration, the operation can be performed quickly without greatly separating the operation hand from the keyboard. Is significantly improved. In addition, the size of the computer main body can be reduced, and when the present invention is applied to a display-separated desktop type, an effective working space on a desk can be expanded. Similarly, when the present invention is applied to a display-integrated desktop type, a space for inserting a function expansion card in a computer main body can be widened, and function expandability is improved. Similarly, when applied to a floor stand type, it can be installed at any position on the floor near the operator.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The personal computer of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 has a computer body (11) and a keyboard (12).
And the computer (11) and (12) are separated from each other, the computer body (11) is set on the floor near the work desk (D), and the keyboard (12) and the display (13)
A power switch (14) on the operation panel surface of the keyboard (12), and read or read a storage medium of a software program on a side surface of the keyboard (12). Equipped with a floppy disk drive (15) as a writing device. The computer body (11) incorporates an ON / OFF control circuit for the AC power without directly applying the AC power to the power switch (14) provided on the keyboard (12). The control operation is performed by the switch (14).

Therefore, turning on / off the power of the computer (11)
The operation of replacing the floppy disk with the floppy disk drive device (15) is performed on the keyboard (12).

Thus, when using the personal computer of the above embodiment, the keyboard (12) is connected to the computer body (11).
The built-in power switch (14) and floppy disk drive (15) make the keyboard (12)
Since both (14) and (15) can be operated on the above, the operability is improved, and the computer body (11) can be installed at any position on the floor surface without any restriction on the operation position, so the desk space is effective. Not only does this contribute to utilization, but also the degree of freedom in the layout of each component of the personal computer is greatly improved.

In the above embodiment, the number of the floppy disk drive device (15) is one and is provided on the side surface of the keyboard (12). However, two or more such devices (15) may be provided. Alternatively, it may be the rear or front of the keyboard (12).

In addition to the above-mentioned floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a semiconductor memory card read / write device, or the like may be used as a device for reading or writing a storage medium for a replaceable software program.

Furthermore, the power switch (14) is provided not only on the keyboard (12) but also on the computer (11) by adding a main power switch. / OFF is keyboard (12)
May be controlled by the power switch (14) on the side.

Furthermore, an AC power supply output terminal (AC outlet) is provided on the computer body (11), and the power switch (14) on the keyboard (12) side is used to turn on / off the computer body (11).
In addition to the FF control, the control of the AC outlet may be performed at the same time. Alternatively, the power switch for the AC outlet may be replaced with the power switch (14) of the computer body (11).
Alternatively, it may be provided on the keyboard (12).

The present invention can of course be applied to a desktop type in addition to the floor stand type shown in the above embodiment.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, in the case of using the personal computer of the present invention, a power switch and a device for reading or writing a replaceable software program storage medium are provided on a keyboard provided separately from the computer main body. By providing at least one of the above, both operations can be performed on the keyboard, so that the operability is significantly improved.

In addition, the size of the computer main body can be reduced, and when the present invention is applied to a display-separated desktop type, an effective working space on a desk can be expanded. Similarly, when the present invention is applied to a display-integrated desktop type, a space for inserting a function expansion card in a computer main body can be widened, and function expandability is improved. Further, when the present invention is applied to a floor stand type, an excellent effect such as installation at an arbitrary position on the floor near the operator is exhibited.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a conventional example, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another conventional example. (11)… computer body, (12)… keyboard,
(14) ... power switch, (15) ... device for reading or writing storage media for replaceable software programs.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A power supply for a main body of a computer, which is provided on a keyboard provided separately from the main body of the computer and operated on a desk.
A personal computer, comprising: a power switch capable of performing an operation; and at least one of a reading device and a writing device capable of replacing a storage medium for a software program.