JP7306820B2 - Housing structure of electronic equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a housing structure for an electronic device having an expansion slot inside which an expansion board is mounted.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an electronic device in which a printed circuit board can be attached to or removed from a main body with a cover closing an opening of the main body removed (for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2014-116447 A

The shape of the expansion board and the expansion slot in which the expansion board is installed is determined by the standard, and the ease of assembly and maintainability of each electronic device is not considered. There is a problem that maintainability deteriorates.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a housing structure for an electronic device that can improve the ease of assembly and maintainability of the electronic device.

An aspect of the present invention is a housing structure for an electronic device having an expansion slot in which an expansion board is mounted, which supports the expansion slot and allows at least the expansion board to be inserted into and removed from the expansion slot. and a first opening on a plane parallel to the expansion board when the expansion board is installed in the expansion slot. and a second opening that continuously opens, and the extension board is attached to or detached from the body by sliding the extension board in a direction in which the extension board is inserted into or removed from the extension slot. and has a first cover surface that closes the first opening when attached to the main body, and a second cover surface that closes the second opening.

It is possible to improve the assemblability and maintainability of the electronic device.

1 is a perspective view of an integrated numerical controller; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a separate numerical controller; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a state in which a cover is removed from a main body of a housing of the numerical control device; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how an expansion board is attached to the expansion part of the numerical control device and how a cover is attached to the main body of the housing; It is a figure which shows an integrated numerical controller. It is a figure which shows a separate numerical controller.

[First Embodiment]
[Configuration of Numerical Controller]
A numerical controller 10 according to the present embodiment is an electronic device that numerically controls a machine tool or the like. The numerical control device 10 of the present embodiment is divided into an integrated type ( FIG. It can be applied to both the separate type (FIG. 2) installed in the same place.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an integrated numerical controller 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the separate numerical controller 10. As shown in FIG. For illustration purposes, the x-, y-, and z-axes are set as shown in FIGS. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are defined with reference to the numerical control device 10, and the directions are described in accordance with this definition in the following description.

The numerical controller 10 is surrounded by a housing 14, and the housing 14 accommodates a board on which various electronic components constituting the numerical controller 10 are mounted. The numerical control device 10 is composed of a main body 16 having a main board and a power supply board (not shown) and an expansion section 20 on which an expansion board 18 (FIG. 3) can be mounted. The numerical control device 10 has a main body 16 with components for numerically controlling a machine tool or the like. An expansion board 18 can be mounted. The expansion unit 20 can be mounted with an expansion board 18 conforming to the PCIe standard or the PCI standard.

The housing 14 is composed of a main body 22 and a cover 24 . FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the numerical controller 10 with the cover 24 removed from the main body 22 of the housing 14 . FIG. 4 shows how the expansion board 18 is attached to the expansion section 20 of the numerical controller 10 and how the cover 24 is attached to the main body 22 of the housing 14 .

The extension part 20 of the numerical control device 10 is provided on the z-axis positive direction side with respect to the main body part 16 . The integrated numerical control device 10 is attached to the display 12 on the negative side of the z-axis. Therefore, in the integrated numerical control device 10 , the body portion 16 is arranged on the display 12 side, and the extended portion 20 is arranged on the opposite side of the display 12 .

A backboard 26 is provided on the positive y-axis side of the extended portion 20 , and the backboard 26 is fixed to the main body 22 of the housing 14 . The backboard 26 is equipped with an expansion slot 28 conforming to the PCIe standard or the PCI standard, and the expansion board 18 is attached to the expansion slot 28 . The backboard 26 also extends to the main body 16 side of the numerical controller 10, and the main board, power supply board, etc. provided in the main body 16 and the backboard 26 are connected by slots (not shown). As a result, the main board, power supply board, etc. of the main unit 16 and the extension board 18 of the extension unit 20 are electrically connected.

As shown in FIG. 4, the expansion board 18 is inserted into the expansion slot 28 in the positive y-axis direction. Also, the expansion board 18 is pulled out from the expansion slot 28 in the negative direction of the y-axis.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the main body 16 has a first opening 30 that opens on a plane perpendicular to the y-axis direction, and an opening that is continuous with the first opening 30 on a plane perpendicular to the z-axis direction. and a third opening 34 that opens continuously with the first opening 30 and the second opening 32 on a plane perpendicular to the x-axis direction. Note that the y-axis direction coincides with the direction in which the expansion board 18 is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot 28 . Also, the plane orthogonal to the z-axis direction coincides with the plane parallel to the expansion board 18 when the expansion board 18 is installed in the expansion slot 28 . Furthermore, the plane perpendicular to the x-axis direction is parallel to the direction in which the expansion board 18 is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot 28, and is perpendicular to the expansion board 18 when the expansion board 18 is installed in the expansion slot 28. match the face.

The cover 24 is attached to the main body 22 by sliding it in the positive y-axis direction with respect to the main body 22, and is removed from the main body 22 by sliding it in the negative y-axis direction. The cover 24 has a first cover surface 36 that closes the first opening 30 of the main body 22 and a second cover surface 38 that closes the second opening 32 of the main body 22 when attached to the main body 22 . are doing. When the cover 24 is viewed from the x-axis direction, the first cover surface 36 and the second cover surface 38 form an L shape.

Note that the third opening 34 of the main body 22 is not closed by the cover 24 . The network board and the graphic board are provided with connectors into which external terminals are inserted in a direction oriented 90 degrees with respect to the terminal portion inserted into the expansion slot 28 . Since the cover 24 does not block the third opening 34 , the connector can be exposed through the third opening 34 .

A knob 40 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the first cover surface 36 . The knob 40 is provided so that the user can pull the cover 24 in the negative y-axis direction while pinching the knob 40 with a fingertip or the like.

[How to install and remove the expansion board]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the integrated numerical controller 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram of the numerical controller 10 viewed from the positive direction of the z-axis, showing a state in which the cover 24 has been removed.

In the integrated numerical controller 10 , the surface of the main body 22 of the housing 14 on the z-axis negative direction side is attached to the display 12 . In other words, the integrated numerical controller 10 is attached to the display 12 on the surface of the main body 22 of the housing 14 that faces the surface on which the second opening 32 is formed.

When the user attaches the extension board 18 to the extension section 20 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the negative y-axis direction and removes it from the main body 22 . Then, the user inserts the expansion board 18 into the expansion section 20 through the second opening 32 and inserts it into the expansion slot 28 in the positive direction of the y-axis. After completing the attachment of the expansion board 18 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the positive direction of the y-axis and attaches it to the main body 22 .

When the user removes the expansion board 18 from the expansion section 20 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the negative y-axis direction and removes it from the main body 22 . Then, the user pulls out the expansion board 18 from the expansion slot 28 in the negative y-axis direction, and takes it out of the expansion section 20 through the second opening 32 .

In the integrated numerical control device 10, the operation of attaching and detaching the expansion board 18 to the extension part 20 is performed by removing the integral display device 12 and the numerical control device 10 from the machine tool or the like and placing the display device 12 side down. It is done while placed on a workbench or the like so that it becomes Therefore, the second opening 32 is opened upward, and the user can access the inside of the extension part 20 from above, so that the work of attaching and detaching the extension board 18 is facilitated.

If sufficient work space is secured, the extension board 18 can be attached to and removed from the extension part 20 in a state in which the integrated display 12 and numerical control device 10 are attached to a machine tool or the like. work may be done. Even in this case, the second opening 32 opens to the front of the user, and the user can access the inside of the expansion part 20 from the front, so that the expansion board 18 can be easily attached and removed. .

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a separate numerical controller 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a view of the numerical controller 10 viewed from the negative direction of the y-axis, showing a state in which the cover 24 has been removed.

The separate numerical controller 10 is attached to a machine tool or the like via a bracket 42 on the surface of the main body 22 of the housing 14 on the positive y-axis side. In other words, the separate numerical control device 10 is attached to a machine tool or the like on the surface of the main body 22 of the housing 14 that faces the surface on which the first opening 30 is formed. The separate numerical controller 10 is attached so that the positive x-axis side is on the top and the negative x-axis side is on the bottom.

When the user attaches the extension board 18 to the extension section 20 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the negative y-axis direction and removes it from the main body 22 . Then, the user inserts the expansion board 18 into the expansion section 20 through the first opening 30 and inserts it into the expansion slot 28 in the positive direction of the y-axis. After completing the attachment of the expansion board 18 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the positive direction of the y-axis and attaches it to the main body 22 .

When the user removes the expansion board 18 from the expansion section 20 , the user slides the cover 24 of the housing 14 in the negative y-axis direction and removes it from the main body 22 . Then, the user pulls out the expansion board 18 from the expansion slot 28 in the negative direction of the y-axis, and takes it out of the expansion section 20 through the first opening 30 .

In the separate type numerical control device 10, the operation of attaching and detaching the expansion board 18 to and from the expansion section 20 is performed while the numerical control device 10 is attached to a machine tool or the like. Since various units other than the numerical controller 10 are attached to a machine tool or the like, as shown in FIG. There is Even in this case, the first opening 30 opens to the front of the user, and the user can access the inside of the expansion part 20 from the front, so that the expansion board 18 can be easily attached and removed. .

If another device 44 is not attached to the machine tool or the like adjacent to the numerical controller 10 in the positive direction of the z-axis, the extension board 18 can be attached to the second It may be inserted into the extension 20 through the opening 32 .

In the above description, the user attaches and detaches the expansion board 18 to and from the numerical control device 10. However, the robot or the like may perform the attachment and detachment of the expansion board 18 to and from the numerical control device 10. You can do it.

[Effect]
The shape of the expansion board 18 such as a network board or graphic board and the expansion slot 28 in which the expansion board 18 is mounted are determined by the PCI standard or the PCIe standard. Therefore, since the expansion board 18 and the expansion slot 28 do not take into consideration the ease of assembly and maintainability of each numerical controller 10, there is a problem that the ease of assembly and maintainability of electronic components deteriorates. there were.

Therefore, the structure of the housing 14 of the present embodiment supports the backboard 26 having the expansion slot 28, and has an opening on the plane perpendicular to the direction in which the expansion board 18 is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot 28. 1 opening 30, and a second opening 32 that opens continuously with the first opening 30 on a plane parallel to the expansion board 18 when the expansion board 18 is installed in the expansion slot 28. The extension board 18 can be attached to or removed from the main body 22 by sliding the main body 22 and the expansion board 18 relative to the main body 22 in a direction in which it is inserted into or removed from the expansion slot 28. The cover 24 has a first cover surface 36 that closes the first opening 30 in a folded state, and a second cover surface 38 that closes the second opening 32 . Accordingly, when the cover 24 is removed from the main body 22, the first opening 30 and the second opening 32 are opened. It becomes easier to attach and detach the expansion board 18 . Therefore, the ease of assembly and maintainability of the numerical controller 10 can be improved.

Further, in the structure of the housing 14 of the present embodiment, the main body 22 of the housing 14 is parallel to the direction in which the expansion board 18 is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot 28, and the expansion board 18 is inserted into the expansion slot 28. It has a third opening 34 that opens continuously with the first opening 30 and the second opening 32 on a plane orthogonal to the extension board 18 in the mounted state. This allows the connector of the expansion slot 28 for the network board, graphic board, etc., to be exposed from the third opening 34 .

Moreover, the structure of the housing 14 of the present embodiment is attached to the display 12 on the surface of the main body 22 opposite to the surface on which the second opening 32 is formed. Since the user can access the interior of the extension part 20 through the second opening 32, the work of attaching and detaching the extension board 18 is facilitated. Therefore, the ease of assembly and maintainability of the numerical controller 10 can be improved.

Further, in the structure of the housing 14 of the present embodiment, another device 44 is arranged adjacent to the surface of the main body 22 on which the second opening 32 is formed with respect to the numerical control device 10 . Since the user can access the inside of the extension part 20 through the first opening 30, the work of attaching and detaching the extension board 18 is facilitated. Therefore, the ease of assembly and maintainability of the numerical controller 10 can be improved.

Further, the structure of the housing 14 of the present embodiment has a knob 40 on the outer peripheral side of the first cover surface 36 when the cover 24 is attached to the main body 22 . This makes it easier for the user to pull the cover 24 in the removal direction when removing the cover 24 . Therefore, the ease of assembly and maintainability of the numerical controller 10 can be improved.

[Technical ideas obtained from the embodiment]
A housing structure for an electronic device (10) having an expansion slot (28) in which an expansion board (18) is mounted, supporting the expansion slot, and at least allowing the expansion board to correspond to the expansion slot a first opening (30) that opens on a plane perpendicular to the direction in which the extension board is inserted and removed; a main body (22) having a second opening (32) that opens continuously with the opening; , a first cover surface (36) which is attachable to or detachable from the body and which, when attached to the body, closes the first opening; and, closes the second opening. a cover (24) having a second cover surface (38). As a result, it is possible to improve the assemblability and maintainability of the electronic device.

In the housing structure of the electronic device described above, the main body is parallel to the direction in which the expansion board is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot, and the expansion board is installed in the expansion slot. , a third opening (34) that opens continuously with the first opening and the second opening on a plane orthogonal to the extension board. This allows the connector of the expansion slot to be exposed from the third opening.

In the housing structure of the electronic device described above, the display (12) may be attached to the surface opposite to the surface in which the second opening is formed. As a result, it is possible to improve the assemblability and maintainability of the electronic device.

In the housing structure of the electronic device described above, another device (44) may be arranged adjacent to the surface of the main body on which the second opening is formed with respect to the electronic device. As a result, it is possible to improve the assemblability and maintainability of the electronic device.

In the housing structure of the electronic device described above, a knob (40) may be provided on the outer peripheral side of the first cover surface when the cover is attached to the main body. Therefore, it is possible to improve the assemblability and maintainability of the electronic device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Numerical control apparatus (electronic device) 18... Expansion board 22... Main body 24... Cover 28... Expansion slot 30... First opening 32... Second opening 34... Third opening 40... Knob 44... Another device

Claims (2)

An electronic device housing structure having an expansion slot in which an expansion board is mounted,
a first opening that supports the expansion slot and opens at least on a plane perpendicular to a direction in which the expansion board is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot; and the expansion board is mounted in the expansion slot. a main body having a second opening continuously opening with the first opening in a plane parallel to the expansion board in a state;
The extension board can be attached to or detached from the main body by sliding the extension board relative to the main body in a direction in which it is inserted into or removed from the extension slot. a cover having a first cover surface that closes the first opening and a second cover surface that closes the second opening;
has
attached to the display on the surface facing the surface on which the second opening is formed ;
In a state in which the cover is attached to the main body, a knob is provided on the outer peripheral side of the first cover surface,
A user can pull the cover with respect to the main body in a direction in which the expansion board is inserted into or removed from the expansion slot while holding the knob,
When the user removes the expansion board from the electronic device, the user can pull out the expansion board from the expansion slot and take the expansion board out of the electronic device through the second opening. A housing structure for an electronic device. A housing structure for an electronic device according to claim 1,
The main body is parallel to the direction in which the expansion board is inserted into and removed from the expansion slot, and is parallel to the expansion board on a plane orthogonal to the expansion board in a state in which the expansion board is installed in the expansion slot. 1. A housing structure for an electronic device, comprising a first opening and a third opening that is continuous with the second opening.

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