JPH03113887A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability and to prevent the damage to a disk recording medium and a disk driving device by projecting the disk driving device to the outside of the housing of a body by opening a cap body in the case of insertion of the recording medium. CONSTITUTION:A floppy disk drive device (FDD) 2 is built into the apparatus and an FDD cover 5 having an openable/closable cap 11 is fitted to a front panel 1a. A mounting plate 8 is pulled to the cap 11 via a link lever 12 by turning the cap 11 to open. The FDD 2 is then moved in a direction a together with the mounting plate 8 and the front panel 2a side part provided with a disk insertion port 3 of the FDD 2 is projected to the outer side of the FDD cover 5 via an aperture 5a. The disk can be inserted into the position where the disk is easily visible and the operation is easy in this way. In addition, the damaging to the disk or the FDD 2 is prevented.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to electronic equipment, and particularly to electronic equipment in which a disk drive device for recording or reproducing information by rotationally driving a disk-shaped recording medium is incorporated into the main body of the electronic device. It concerns equipment.

[Prior Art] Figure 8 shows a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as personal computer) incorporating a floppy disk drive device (hereinafter referred to as FDD) as a conventional electronic device of this type.
This shows the appearance of the main body.

As shown in the figure, an opening lb is provided in the front panel la in which the power switch 4 of the personal computer main body l is provided, and a front panel 2a in which the disk insertion slot 3 of the FDD 2 is provided is provided within this opening lb. FDD2 is arranged so as to face it. A floppy disk (not shown) is inserted into the FDD 2 through the disk insertion slot 3, and data is written to or read from the disk by driving the FDD 2.

In terms of appearance and design, such a personal computer main body is generally arranged such that the front panel 2a of the FDD 2 is slightly recessed inward from the front panel la of the personal computer main body 1, as shown in the figure.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the arrangement of the FDD as described above has a drawback in that it is difficult for the operator to insert the floppy disk into the disk insertion slot 3 of the FDD 2.

Moreover, since it is difficult to insert the disk in this manner, there is a risk that the disk may be inserted into the FDD 2 in an awkward position, damaging the disk or the head portion of the FDD 2, resulting in malfunction of the FDD 2 or errors in read data.

In addition, in the structure shown in Figure 8, the disk insertion slot 3 of the FDD 2 is exposed, so depending on the usage environment of the computer, external dust and dirt may enter the FD from the disk insertion slot 3.
There is a fear that the FDD 2 may invade and accumulate in the FDD 2, causing problems such as malfunction of the FDD 2 and errors in read data.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks in this type of electronic equipment.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an electronic device in which a disk drive device for recording or reproducing information by rotationally driving a disk-shaped recording medium is incorporated into an electronic device main body. In the device, the disk drive device is movable in a direction protruding from a casing of an electronic device main body and in a direction of retracting into the casing, and an openable and closable lid body is provided at a portion of the casing facing the disk drive device. established.

A structure is adopted in which the disk drive device is configured to protrude out of the housing in conjunction with the opening operation of the lid and to retract into the housing in conjunction with the closing operation.

[Function] According to this structure, when inserting a disk-shaped recording medium into the disk drive device, by opening the lid, the disk drive device protrudes outside the casing of the electronic device main body, making it easy to see and operate. To easily and comfortably insert a disc at a convenient position. Further, when the lid is closed, the disk drive device is retracted into the housing of the electronic device main body, but in this state, the disk drive device can be protected from dust by the lid.

[Example] Hereinafter, details of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 4 illustrate the structure of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a personal computer with an FDD built into its main body is exemplified as an electronic device.

First, FIG. 1 shows the overall appearance of a personal computer according to this embodiment. A front panel la constituting the casing of the computer main body, indicated by the symbol l, is provided with a power switch 4, etc., and a lid 11 that can be opened and closed.
An FDD cover 5 having a diameter is fitted therein. The FDD cover 5 is made of plastic, and the lid 11 is integrally molded on the main body of the FDD cover 5. An FDD is provided within the housing of the personal computer main body l at a location facing the FDD cover 5.

Figure 2 shows the installation structure of the FDD.

The FDD indicated by reference numeral 2 is attached to the chassis 9 of the computer main body l via a plate 8. 6 For installation, the plate 8 is bent into a U-shape, and both ends (one not shown) are attached. 8a is bent horizontally. To install the FDD 2, fit the U-shaped bent part of the plate 8 to the bottom of the FDD 2.
Fixed.

On the other hand, although only the right side of the chassis 9 is shown in the figure,
It is provided so as to face both left and right sides of DD2. FD
In order to attach D2, a straight line 10 is formed on the chassis 9 by a U-shaped bend.

Both ends 8a of the plate 8 are slidably fitted into the grooves lo of the chassis 9 on both the left and right sides, so that the FDD 2 is attached to the front panel 2a with the arrow a perpendicular to the front panel 2a provided with the disk insertion slot 3. , b so as to be movable in the directions.

Next, Figures 3 and 4 show side cross sections of the FDD 2 installation section, and respectively show the lid 1 of the FDD cover 5 mentioned above.
1 is shown in a closed state and an open state.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, Mll is formed continuously with the main body part of the FDD cover 5 by a thin hinge part 13 at the lower end in the figure, and uses the elastically deformable hinge part 13 as a fulcrum as shown in the arrow. It is provided so as to be rotatable in directions a' and b'. Further, a claw 14 is provided on the inside of the upper end of the lid 11 in a protruding manner. Further, an opening 5a that is opened and closed by the lid 11 is formed in the main body portion of the FDD cover 5, and a recess 15 into which a claw 14 engages is formed inside the upper edge of the opening 5a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, by rotating ltt in the b' direction, the opening 5a is closed by the lid 11, and in this state, the claw 14 engages with the recess 15, and the lid 11 is locked. It has become.

Furthermore, by pulling the lid 11 toward you with a certain amount of force or more from this state, the claw 14 and the recess 15 are disengaged, and the MII rotates in the direction a' as shown in FIG. 4, opening the opening 5a. is now open to the public.

On the other hand, the lid 11 is attached to the plate 8 by a link lever 12. That is, the left end of the link lever 12 in the figure is rotatably connected to the lid 11 about the bottle 12a, and the right end of the link lever 12 is attached to the plate 8.
The bin 12b is rotatably connected to the bin 12b as a fulcrum.

Under such a structure, the lid 11 can be attached via the link lever 12 by rotating the lid 11 in the direction a as shown in FIG. 4 from the closed state as shown in FIG. The plate 8 is pulled onto the lid 11, and the installation is carried out with the plate 8 on the FDD.
2 moves in the direction a, and the front panel 2a side portion of the FDD 2 where the disk insertion slot 3 is provided passes through the opening 5a to the FDD 2.
It protrudes to the outside of the DD cover 5, that is, to the outside of the casing of the computer main body l.

Further, from this state, as shown in FIG. 3, by rotating the lid 11 in the b' direction and closing it, the mounting plate 8 is pressed by the lid 11 via the link lever 12, and the mounting plate 8 is At the same time, the FDD 2 moves in the b direction and retracts inside the FDD cover 5, that is, inside the casing of the personal computer body 1.

According to this embodiment as described above, when inserting a disk into the FDD 2, the lid 11 is opened as shown in FIG.
is projected to the outside of the casing of the personal computer main body l, and the disk can be inserted easily and effortlessly at a position that is easy to see and operate. Damage to the disk or the head portion of the FDD 2 due to forced insertion can be prevented.

Also, after inserting the disk, close the Ill as shown in Figure 3 and open the FD.
By retracting the D2 inside the casing of the personal computer body l, the lid 11 can prevent foreign matter such as external dust from entering the FDDZ from the disk insertion slot 3.

This dustproofing can prevent problems such as malfunctions of the FDD 2 and errors in read data.

Second Embodiment Next, FIGS. 5 to 7 illustrate a personal computer main body according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is a modification of the structure of the lid 11 of the FDD cover 5 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 corresponds to FIG. 1, and FIGS. 6 and 7 correspond to FIGS. 3 and 4, respectively. FIG. Figures 5 to 7
In the figure, parts common to those in FIGS. 1 to 4 of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and their explanations will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a ventilation hole 16 is provided in the lid 11 of the FDD cover 5.
is formed. The vent hole 16 is formed to be large over the entire area of the lid 11 except for the side edges, and is formed to penetrate through the lid II in the thickness direction. Inside the vent 16, an air filter 17, which is a very fine mesh-like dustproof member, is provided over the entire area of the vent 16. The structure of other parts of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, similar functions and effects can be obtained due to the structure common to the first embodiment, and even when the lid 11 is closed as shown in FIGS. This allows good ventilation within the casing of the computer main body l to be maintained. That is, in the first embodiment, when the lid 11 is closed, the ventilation inside the housing of the computer main body l is impaired to some extent, and heat is trapped inside the housing, which may impair the durability of the electronic device main body and the FDD 2. In this embodiment, even when the lid 11 is closed, good ventilation inside the housing is maintained through the ventilation holes 16, and the durability of the personal computer main body 1 or the FDD 2 can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, the air filter 17 can protect the FDD 2 and the personal computer main body 1 from dust as in the first embodiment.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, in an electronic device in which a disk drive device for recording or reproducing information by rotationally driving a disk-shaped recording medium is incorporated in the electronic device main body, The disk drive device is provided movably in a direction protruding from a housing of an electronic device main body and in a direction of retracting into the housing, and an openable and closable lid body is provided at a portion of the housing facing the disk drive device,
Since a structure is adopted in which the disk drive device is configured to protrude outside the housing in conjunction with the opening operation of the lid body and retract into the housing in conjunction with the closing operation, the disk drive device has a disk-like shape. When inserting a recording medium, by opening the lid, the disk drive device protrudes out of the housing of the electronic device main body, and the insertion can be easily and effortlessly performed at a position that is easy to see and operate, improving the operability of the electronic device. ,
Damage to the recording medium and disk drive device due to forced insertion can be prevented. Further, by closing the lid, the disk drive device can be protected from dust, and excellent effects such as improved reliability and durability of the disk drive device can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of a personal computer according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is an FDD of the personal computer main body.
3 and 4 are side sectional views showing the FDD installation with the lid 11 closed and opened, respectively, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the structure of the FDD installation, and FIG. FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing the external appearance of the computer body; FIGS. 6 and 7 are side sectional views showing the FDD installation of the computer body with the lid 11 closed and open, respectively; and FIG. 8 is a view of a conventional computer. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the main body. 1 - Computer body 2 - FDD 3 - Disk insertion slot 4 - Power switch 5 - FDD cover 8 - Installation instructions 9 - Chassis 11
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) In an electronic device in which a disk drive device for recording or reproducing information by rotationally driving a disk-shaped recording medium is incorporated in an electronic device main body, the disk drive device is installed in a main body of the electronic device. A cover body is provided movably in the direction of protruding to the outside and the direction of retracting into the housing, and is provided with an openable/closable cover body at a portion of the housing facing the disk drive device, and the disk drive device is provided with an opening/closable cover body in an opening operation of the cover body. An electronic device characterized in that it is configured to protrude out of the housing in conjunction with the closing operation and to retract into the housing in conjunction with a closing operation. 2) The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a vent is formed in the lid, and a dustproof member is provided in the vent.