JP4027566B2 - Electronics - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus including a medium storage unit that stores a recording medium such as a memory card and a communication medium such as an interface card in a removable manner.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some electronic devices that can insert and remove a recording medium include a cover that covers the insertion / extraction port so that the recording medium is not accidentally removed during recording. In addition, there are some which limit the recording operation and the like by detecting that the lid is opened by providing an open / close detection switch on the lid. As technical literature on this type of electronic equipment, there are JP-A 09-319663, JP-A 08-129621, JP-A 08-297525, and the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in an electronic device configured such that a communication medium can be mounted using a common insertion / extraction port with a recording medium, at least the communication medium is mounted due to a structural limitation that the communication medium is accompanied by a signal line. In this state, the insertion / extraction port cannot be covered with a lid.
An object of the present invention is that in an electronic device configured to be able to mount a recording medium and a communication medium using a common insertion / extraction port, the recording medium is inadvertently removed during a recording operation on the recording medium. In other words, the security is ensured during recording.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, an invention according to claim 1 is an electronic device including a medium storage unit that stores a recording medium in a removable manner, and an operation member for taking out the recording medium from the medium storage unit. An operation restricting member that makes the operation member operable or inoperable; and a detection unit that detects whether the operation member is operable. The recording medium according to a detection result of the detection unit can perform interruption or control of prohibiting the recording operation on, even when the detection unit detects that the state capable of operating the operating member, the interruption or prohibit controlling the recording operation on the recording medium and features that you can be set so as not to perform.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the electronic device according to the first aspect, the medium storage unit can store the recording medium and the communication medium.
Further, an invention according to claim 3, wherein, in the electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the operation limiting member may be a lid for closing the accommodating portion for accommodating the operating member openably.
The invention according to claim 4 is the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the operation member can take out the medium by pressing it from outside the device main body. The distal end portion is foldable, is configured to be housed in the housing portion by bending the distal end portion, and is elastically biased in the direction opposite to the pressing direction.
The invention according to claim 5 is the electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the number of media in which the operation member can be accommodated in the electronic device in which a plurality of the recording media and the communication media can be accommodated. The number of the operation members is arranged so that each medium can be taken out separately, and the operation members are arranged in one accommodating portion, and the accommodating portion can be opened and closed by the lid. It is characterized by occlusion.
The invention according to claim 6 is the electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the number of media in which the operation member can be stored in the electronic device in which a plurality of the recording media and the communication media can be stored. The number of the operation members is different from each other by operating each operation member, and the operation restriction member is provided for each operation member.
The invention according to claim 7 is the electronic device according to claim 6 , further comprising detection means for detecting whether or not the operation member can be operated for each of the operation restriction members. It is characterized in that the recording on each recording medium is controlled separately according to the detection result.
[0005]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of an electronic device according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are cross-sectional views of the main part. In the figure, 1 is a device body, 2a and 2b are slot covers, and 3 is a card eject cover. The lids 2a and 2b are provided so as to block the card slots (insertion / extraction ports) 4a and 4b provided on the upper and lower sides, respectively.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot lids 2a and 2b are connected to the device body 1 by hinge mechanisms 5a and 5b, and are in a closed state (FIG. 2 (a)) and an open state (FIG. 2 (b)). In addition to being held freely rotatable, it is biased toward the outside of the device main body 1 by a spring (not shown). That is, the slot lids 2a and 2b close the card slots 4a and 4b when the medium storage portions 7a and 7b are empty, and the cards 6A and 6B such as interface cards (communication media) and memory cards (recording media) are cards. When inserted into the medium storage portions 7a and 7b from the slots 4a and 4b, it is pushed by the cards 6A and 6B and falls inward. In FIG. 2B, cards 6A and 6B are interface cards, and 8 indicates a signal line connected to the end of the card.
As shown in FIG. 3, the card eject lid 3 is connected to the device main body 1 by a hinge mechanism 9 and rotates between a closed state (FIG. 3A) and an open state (FIG. 3B). While being held freely, it is held in a closed state by a locking mechanism (not shown). When the card eject lid 3 is opened, the card eject levers (operation members) 10A and 10B provided in the device main body 1 are exposed, and when the upper card eject lever 10A is pressed, the card stored in the upper card slot 4a. The card stored in the lower card slot 4b can be taken out by pushing the lower card eject lever 10B.
The card eject levers 10A and 10B include a lever main body 10a urged toward the outside of the apparatus main body 1 by a spring 11 and a button member (front end member) 10b provided at the front end portion thereof. The button member 10b is connected to the lever main body 10a by the hinge mechanism 13 and protrudes from the device main body 1 from the state accommodated in the device main body 1 (FIG. 4A), that is, the operable state (FIG. 4 (b)) is held rotatably. The button member 10b is configured to maintain the posture in both the state of being housed in the device main body 1 and the operable state.
[0006]
The card eject lid 3 can be closed if the button member 10b is accommodated in the device main body 1, but can be closed when the button member 10b is in an operable state of the device main body 1 (FIG. 4B). Can not. If the button member 10b is accommodated in the apparatus main body 1 and the card eject lid 3 is closed, the button member 10b can be prevented from being inadvertently operated.
An opening / closing detection switch 14 for detecting opening / closing of the card eject lid 3 is provided in the device main body 1. The open / close detection switch 14 is turned on when the movable member 14a that is pushed when the card eject lid 3 is closed, and outputs a signal to a control system (not shown) in the device main body 1. . When the open / close detection switch 14 is turned off during the recording operation to the memory card, the control system determines that the button member 10b is in an operable state (FIG. 4B), and immediately moves to the recording interruption operation. .
As in this embodiment, the card eject lid 3 for restricting the operation of the button member 10b for taking out the cards 6A and 6B from the medium storage portions 7a and 7b is provided, so that it is not necessary during the recording operation to the memory card. It is possible to prevent the card removal operation from being performed. That is, if the card is taken out during the recording operation, there is a risk of causing damage or loss of data or damage to the card. However, by providing the card eject lid 3 to restrict inadvertent operation of the button member 10b. Such a malfunction can be prevented.
Further, an open / close detection switch 14 for detecting whether or not the button member 10b is operable, that is, whether the card eject lid 3 is open or closed, is provided. During the recording operation to the memory card, the open / close detection switch 14 is provided. When is turned off, it is possible to immediately proceed to the recording interruption operation. When the open / close detection switch 14 is off, the start of the recording operation can be prohibited. In either case, damage to data and cards can be reliably prevented.
Further, two card eject levers 10A and 10B, which are operation members for taking out the cards 6A and 6B, are arranged in one accommodating portion 15, and the operation of the two card eject levers 10A and 10B is performed by one card eject lid. Since it can be limited by 3, the limited space can be effectively used to reduce the size and cost of the device and improve the usability.
Further, by covering the two card eject levers 10A and 10B, which are operation members, with the card eject lid 3, it is possible to ensure the operation restriction and to improve the appearance of the device.
Further, the card eject levers 10A and 10B are always urged in the direction opposite to the pressing direction by the spring 11, and as a result, the card eject levers 10A and 10B protrude from the side surface of the device body 1 regardless of the presence or absence of the cards 6A and 6B. The card eject lid 3 can be closed by folding the button member 10b at the tip portion into the accommodating portion 15 by folding it.
[0007]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of card eject levers are provided, an operation restricting member (for example, the card eject lid 3 is divided) for each card eject lever. May be provided. In this way, another card can be inserted and removed while using one card.
Furthermore, an open / close detection switch (detection means) for detecting whether or not each card eject lever can be operated for each operation restricting member is provided, and each card is controlled according to the detection result of each open / close detection switch. You may comprise so that recording may be controlled separately.
Further, in the above embodiment, even when it is detected by the open / close detection switch that the card eject lever can be operated, it can be set not to perform control for interrupting or prohibiting the recording operation to the card. It may be configured. In this way, for example, in a situation where the cards 6A and 6B are frequently replaced, the recording operation can be performed with the card eject lid 3 opened. Also, even if the card eject lid 3 is damaged, it is possible to avoid the problem that the recording operation cannot be performed at all. In addition, even if the card eject levers 10A and 10B are damaged, it is possible to avoid the problem that the recording operation cannot be performed at all.
[0008]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention exhibits the following excellent effects.
According to the first or second aspect of the present invention, even when it is detected by the detection means that the operation member can be operated, it is possible to set the control so as not to interrupt or prohibit the recording operation to the recording medium. With this configuration, it is possible to improve work efficiency in the case of a usage situation where, for example, the medium is frequently replaced. In addition, even if the operation limiting member is damaged, it is possible to avoid a problem that the recording operation cannot be performed at all. In addition, even if the operation member is damaged, it is possible to avoid the problem that the recording operation cannot be performed at all .
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the function of the operation limiting member is provided to the lid that covers the accommodating portion of the operation member, so that the operation limitation can be ensured and the appearance of the device can be improved.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, as a result of always urging the operation member in the direction opposite to the pressing direction, the distal end portion of the operation member protrudes from the side surface of the apparatus body regardless of the presence or absence of the medium. However, it can be housed in the housing part and the lid can be closed by bending the tip part. Since the recording operation is not performed unless the lid is closed, damage to the data and the recording medium can be reliably prevented.
According to the invention of claim 5, wherein disposing a plurality of operating members in one receptacle, it is arranged that can be limited by a single lid covering the housing portion of the operation of the two operating members, a limited The space can be used effectively to reduce the size and cost of the equipment and improve the usability.
[0009]
According to the invention described in claim 6, by providing a plurality of operation members and providing an operation restriction member for each operation member, it becomes possible to insert and remove another medium when using one medium. .
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, detection means for detecting whether or not each operation member can be operated is provided for each operation restriction member, and recording on each medium is performed according to the detection result of each detection means. If the recording medium is removed during the recording operation of each recording medium, the recording can be interrupted quickly. In addition, inadvertent start of the recording operation can be prohibited. In either case, damage to data and recording media can be reliably prevented.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1, where (a) shows a state in which no medium is inserted, and (b) shows a state in which a medium is inserted.
3 is another cross-sectional view of the main part of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1, in which (a) shows a state in which a card eject lid that is an operation restricting member is open, and (b) shows a state in which the card eject lid is closed. FIG.
4 is another cross-sectional view of the main part of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1, in which (a) shows a state in which a card eject lid that is an operation restricting member is open, and (b) shows a state in which the card eject lid is closed. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: Device body 2a, 2b: Slot lid 3: Card eject lid (operation restriction member)
4a, 4b: Card slot (insertion / extraction slot)
6A, 6B: Card (medium)
10A, 10B: Card eject lever (operation member)
11: Spring (biasing member)
10a: Lever body 10b: Button member (tip member)
14: Open / close detection switch (detection means)
15: Containment section

Claims (7)

In an electronic device including a medium storage unit that stores a recording medium in a removable manner,
An operation member for taking out the recording medium from the medium storage unit;
An operation restricting member for making the operation member operable or inoperable;
A detection unit for detecting whether or not the operation member is operable;
With
Depending on the detection result of the detection unit, it is possible to perform control to interrupt or prohibit the recording operation to the recording medium,
Wherein even when the detection unit detects that the state capable of operating the operation member, the electronic device, characterized in that you can set not to interrupt or prohibit controlling the recording operation on the recording medium.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the medium storage unit can store the recording medium and the communication medium. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the operation restriction member is a lid that closes an accommodation portion that accommodates the operation member so as to be opened and closed. The operation member is configured to be able to take out the medium by pressing it from the outside of the apparatus main body, and to be able to bend the tip, and to be accommodated in the accommodating part by bending the tip. and electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is elastically biased to press orientations and opposite. In an electronic device that can store a plurality of the recording media and the communication media, the number of the operation members is the same as the number of media that can be stored, and each medium can be separately taken out by operating each operation member. as well as, those operating member is disposed on one of the housing portions, an electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, the housing part, characterized in that the openably closed by the lid. In an electronic device that can store a plurality of the recording media and the communication media, the number of the operation members is the same as the number of media that can be stored, and each medium can be separately taken out by operating each operation member. as well as, an electronic apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that it comprises the operation restriction member for each operation member. A detection unit that detects whether or not the operation member can be operated for each of the operation limiting members is provided, and the recording on each recording medium is controlled separately according to the detection result of the detection unit. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6 .

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