JPH02176814A - Portable computer connecting device - Google Patents
Portable computer connecting deviceInfo
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
産業上の利用分野
本発明は、携帯コンピータと通信および電源供給するた
めの接続装置に関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection device for communicating with and supplying power to a portable computer.
従来の技術
第４図は、従来の携帯コンピュータを表わしている。１
は携帯コンビ）−夕本体であり、携帯される時の電力は
内部の充電池を充電して使用する。Prior Art FIG. 4 depicts a conventional portable computer. 1
This is the main body of the device (portable combination), and when it is carried around it uses electricity by charging the internal rechargeable battery.
したがって、くり返し、外部より充電用の電力を供給す
る必要があり、従来は、電源プラグ２より供給している
。また、携帯時に入力されたり、あるいは検索等に使用
するデータを外部と通信する必要があり、コネクタ３に
よって行なっている。Therefore, it is necessary to repeatedly supply charging power from the outside, and conventionally, this has been supplied from the power plug 2. In addition, it is necessary to communicate data inputted when carrying the device or used for searches, etc. with the outside, and this is done through the connector 3.
コネクタ３は、接点による電気的な接続あるいは発光、
受光による光学的な接続によっている。The connector 3 can be used for electrical connection through contacts or for emitting light.
This is done through optical connection by receiving light.
発明が解決しようとする課題
しかしながら、通信中は、電力を多く使用するため、充
電池のみではなく外部より電源を供給することが行なわ
れる。Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, since a large amount of power is used during communication, power is supplied not only from a rechargeable battery but also from an external source.
そのとぎ、上記従来の接続方法では、電源と通信をそれ
ぞれ別の接続プラグとコネクタを使用しており、両手を
使用して接続作業をそれぞれに行なっていた。Then, in the conventional connection method described above, separate connection plugs and connectors are used for power supply and communication, and both hands are used to perform the connection work for each.
又、接続プラグとコネクタにはケーブルがつながってお
り、長期間の使用あるいは、乱暴な使用等によるケーブ
ル切れが起こるという問題があった。そして接続作業を
円滑に進める為、線の長さはある程度余裕をもたせる必
要があり、机の上などで、作業するスペースを確保しな
ければならず狭い場所での使用に不便であった。Furthermore, since a cable is connected to the connection plug and the connector, there is a problem that the cable may break due to long-term use or rough use. In order for the connection work to proceed smoothly, it is necessary to allow a certain amount of leeway in the length of the wires, and it is inconvenient to use the wires in narrow spaces, as it is necessary to secure a space for the work, such as on a desk.
本発明は、このような従来の問題を解決するものであり
、携帯コンピュータの外部との接続を容易に行なうこと
のできる優れた接続装置を提供することを目的とするも
のである。The present invention is intended to solve these conventional problems, and aims to provide an excellent connection device that can easily connect a portable computer to the outside.
課題を解決するための手段
本発明は上記目的を達成するために、携帯コンピュータ
を置く台に電源端子および光コネクタを設け、携帯コン
ピュータを置くことで外部の接続が容易に行なえるよう
にしたも′のである。Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a power terminal and an optical connector on the stand on which the portable computer is placed, so that external connections can be easily made by placing the portable computer on it. ’ is.
作用
本発明は、上記のような構成により、次のような作用を
有する。すなわち、携帯コンピュータを置く台に、電源
端子および光コネクタを設けると、携帯コンピュータを
その台に置くことによって、電源端子および光コネクタ
の接続が瞬時に行なわれ、接続に際して、ケーブルの引
きまわしなどを必要としない、確実な接続ができるとい
う効果を有する。つまり、接続の容易さとともに、頻繁
な交換回数に対するケーブルの切れ等の不具合がなくな
り、耐久性が向上する。Effects The present invention has the following effects due to the above configuration. In other words, if a power terminal and an optical connector are provided on the stand on which the mobile computer is placed, the connection between the power terminal and the optical connector is instantaneously established by placing the mobile computer on the stand, and there is no need to route cables or the like when making the connection. This has the effect of making a reliable connection possible without the need for any. In other words, in addition to ease of connection, problems such as cable breakage due to frequent replacement are eliminated, and durability is improved.
実施例 第１図は、本発明の一実施例の構成を示すものである。Example FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.
第２図において、４は端帯コンピュータの底面である。In FIG. 2, 4 is the bottom surface of the endband computer.
５はその摩面４に設けられた、光コネクタである。光コ
ネクタ５の内部には、赤外の発光、受光素子が配置され
ており、通信を行なう光の帯域以外のおもに可視光をカ
ットする樹脂製のフィルターを通して、機器の外部と信
号をやりとりできるようになっている。６は端帯コンビ
エータの下部に設けられた電源端子である。電気的な接
触によって、機器内部へ電力を供給するためのもので、
＋および−の２個が設けられている。5 is an optical connector provided on the friction surface 4. Infrared light emitting and light receiving elements are arranged inside the optical connector 5, and it allows signals to be exchanged with the outside of the device through a resin filter that mainly cuts visible light outside the light band used for communication. It has become. Reference numeral 6 denotes a power terminal provided at the bottom of the end band combiator. It is used to supply power to the inside of a device through electrical contact.
Two terminals, + and -, are provided.
第２図において、７は携帯コンビエータであり、８の受
け台に水平か、図のように角度をつけて置かれる。９の
接続装置は、内部に、光コネクタの通信回路や、充電回
路およびその回路への電力を供給する回路等が組み込ま
れている。携帯コンビエータと接続装置は、光コネクタ
１０および電源端子１１によってつながれている。その
詳細については第４図による。In FIG. 2, 7 is a portable comviator, which is placed on the cradle 8 either horizontally or at an angle as shown. The connection device 9 incorporates therein a communication circuit of an optical connector, a charging circuit, a circuit for supplying power to the circuit, and the like. The portable combinator and the connecting device are connected by an optical connector 10 and a power terminal 11. The details are shown in Figure 4.
第４図において７は携帯コンピュータ本体、８は接続装
置側の受け台である。１２は本体側の発光あるいは受光
素子、１３は本体側のフィルタである。In FIG. 4, 7 is the main body of the portable computer, and 8 is a cradle on the side of the connecting device. 12 is a light emitting or light receiving element on the main body side, and 13 is a filter on the main body side.
１４は受け台側の発光あるいは受光素子、１５は受け台
側のフィルタである。フィルタは通信に使用する以外の
波長の光をカットする役目とともに、発光、受光素子の
光軸なずらさないで、受け台に本体をおさめる為、受け
台側が凸、本体側が凹の形状となっている。又、本体と
受け台の素子の距離を最短にするために、受け台側の中
央部を凹とし、本体側の中央部を凸形状としている。こ
のような構造を取ることにより、本体側の素子を極力、
本体の底に近い位置に実装することが可能となり、本体
自体を薄く設計することができる。一方、１６は、本体
側の電源端子であり、受け台側のピン１７によって接触
する構造となっている。なお、ピン１７は、バネ１８に
よって受け台側から本体の電源端子を押しつける構造と
なっている。14 is a light emitting or light receiving element on the pedestal side, and 15 is a filter on the pedestal side. The filter has the role of cutting light of wavelengths other than those used for communication, and in order to fit the main body into the holder without shifting the optical axes of the light emitting and light receiving elements, the holder side is convex and the main body side is concave. There is. Further, in order to minimize the distance between the main body and the elements of the pedestal, the central part on the pedestal side is made concave, and the central part on the main body side is made convex. By adopting this structure, the elements on the main body side can be reduced as much as possible.
It can be mounted near the bottom of the main body, and the main body itself can be designed to be thin. On the other hand, 16 is a power terminal on the main body side, and has a structure in which it is contacted by a pin 17 on the pedestal side. Note that the pin 17 has a structure in which a spring 18 presses the power terminal of the main body from the cradle side.
発明の効果
本発明は上記実施例より明らかなように、携帯コンビエ
ータへの電力供給および通信を、本体を受ける台の底部
あるいは下部に適当な凹凸を持つ端子あるいはコネクタ
を設けることにより、ケーブルを使用せずに、瞬時に行
なうことができる。Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, the present invention provides power supply and communication to a portable comviator using a cable by providing terminals or connectors with appropriate irregularities on the bottom or lower part of the base that receives the main body. You can do it instantly without having to do it.
そしてさらに、通信の作業中に、その電力を電源端子よ
りおぎなうと同時に、本体内部の充電池を充電すること
が可能となり、受け台に置くという動作だけで通信と充
電という２つの仕事を、携帯コンピュータに対して行な
うことができるという効果を有する。Furthermore, during communication work, it is possible to use the power from the power terminal and charge the rechargeable battery inside the main unit at the same time, allowing the mobile phone to perform the two tasks of communication and charging just by placing it on the cradle. This has the advantage that it can be performed on a computer.
第１図は本発明の一実施例による携帯コンピュータの斜
視図、第２図は同実施例による携帯コンピュータと接続
装置の断面図、第３図は同実施例の電源と通信部の拡大
断面図、第４図は従来の携帯コンピュータの斜視図であ
る。
４・・・底面、５・・・光コネクタ、６・・・電源端子
、７・・・携帯コンピータ、８・・・受け台、９・・・
接続装置１０・・・光コネクタ、１１・・・電源端子、
１２・・・発光、受光素子、１３・・・本体側フィルタ
、１４・・・受光１発光素子１５・・・受け白側フィル
タ、１６・・・電源端子、１７・・・受け白側のピン、
１８・・・バネ。
代理人の氏名 弁理士 粟 野 重 孝ほか１名図
図
す秀ア性Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a portable computer and a connecting device according to the embodiment, and Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the power supply and communication section of the embodiment. , FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a conventional portable computer. 4... Bottom surface, 5... Optical connector, 6... Power terminal, 7... Portable computer, 8... Rest, 9...
Connection device 10... optical connector, 11... power terminal,
12... Light emission, light receiving element, 13... Main body side filter, 14... Light receiving 1 light emitting element 15... Receiving white side filter, 16... Power terminal, 17... Pin on receiving white side ,
18...Spring. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and one other person
Claims (1)
タにより処理し、表示面に表示する携帯コンピュータ本
体と、この本体の底面に取り付けられ、上記マイクロコ
ンピュータの信号を発光受光ダイオードにより外部と通
信する本体側光コネクタと、上記本体の側面に取り付け
られ、上記マイクロコンピュータの電源に接続された電
源端子と、上記本体を収納する受け台を有し、上記電源
端子に電源電圧を供給しながらバネで上記本体を付勢す
るピンが取り付けられた接続装置と、この接続装置に取
り付けられ、上記本体側光コネクタと通信可能な装置側
光コネクタとを備えた携帯コンピュータ接続装置。A portable computer body that processes signals input from the key switch by a microcomputer and displays them on the display screen, and an optical connector on the body side that is attached to the bottom of this body and communicates the signals from the microcomputer with the outside through a light-emitting light-receiving diode. and a power terminal attached to the side surface of the main body and connected to the power supply of the microcomputer, and a cradle for storing the main body, and the main body is attached with a spring while supplying power voltage to the power terminal. A portable computer connection device comprising: a connection device to which a pin is attached for biasing the device; and a device-side optical connector attached to the connection device and capable of communicating with the main body-side optical connector.
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| JP63332924A JP2517093B2 (en) | 1988-12-27 | 1988-12-27 | Portable computer connection device |
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| JP63332924A JP2517093B2 (en) | 1988-12-27 | 1988-12-27 | Portable computer connection device |
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| JPH02176814A true JPH02176814A (en) | 1990-07-10 |
| JP2517093B2 JP2517093B2 (en) | 1996-07-24 |
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| JPS6359645A (en) * | 1986-08-23 | 1988-03-15 | Pfu Ltd | Interface circuit or handheld equipment |
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| JPS5994187A (en) * | 1982-11-20 | 1984-05-30 | Tamotsu Tomita | Method and device for changing information of card |
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