JPH043214A - Personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the need of securing a space for placing an external apparatus on a desk, etc. by providing a fitting part for attaching so as to be freely attachable and detachable the external apparatus connected to a connector, on the prescribed part of an outer housing of a computer main body. CONSTITUTION:At the time of fixing an external FDD (floppy disk drive) 11 to a personal computer main body 1 and using it, the external FDD 11 is fixed to a fixed position on the back of a display part housing 2 by fitting four pieces of projecting fitting pieces 12, 12,... provided on the bottom part of the external FDD 11 into a pair of fitting grooves 3, 3 formed on the back of the display part housing 2, and sliding the external FDD 11 by a prescribed amount in the direction as indicated with an arrow. In such a way, the external FDD 11 can be used easily without necessitating an exclusive space of the external FDD 11 on a desk, etc., and also, since the external FDD 11 is fixed to the fixed position in a state that it is integrated to the personal computer main body 1, a recording medium (floppy disk) is installed and detached easily and stable operability can be secured.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention provides an interface mechanism for optionally connecting an external expansion device such as an external floppy disk drive, and an interface mechanism for optionally connecting an external expansion device such as an external floppy disk drive. The present invention relates to a personal computer having a mechanism for fixing and supporting it on the outer casing of the main body.

(Conventional technology) Conventionally, external FDD (floppy disk drive)
When using an external FDD in a portable type personal computer that supports It is used by connecting the circuit.

Conventionally, when using an external FDD, the external FDD is placed next to the main body of the personal computer on the desk, which requires a large space on the desk.
There was a problem in that unnecessary space had to be reserved. In addition, since the external FDD is placed alone on a desk, etc., each time a medium (floppy disk) is inserted or removed, it is necessary to hold the external FDD so that it does not move on the desk, etc., and the position of use is not constant. There was a problem with poor operability.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) As mentioned above, in a portable personal computer that supports an external FDD, conventionally,
Since external FDDs are placed side by side next to the personal computer case, a large space is required to place the external FDDs on a desk or the like, and this creates the problem of having to secure wasted space. there were. In addition, since the external FDD is placed alone on a desk, etc., it is necessary to hold the external FDD so that it does not move on the desk, etc. every time a medium is inserted or removed, and the operating position is not constant, resulting in poor operability. There was a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and is a personal computer that can be used by optionally connecting an external device for expansion such as a floppy disk drive. It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal computer having an external equipment mounting structure that does not require securing space for the external equipment and can be used with the external equipment fixed in a fixed position.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means and Effects for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides, in a personal computer having an external device connection connector, an external device connected to the connector at a predetermined part of the outer casing of the computer main body. It has a structure with a mounting part for detachably attaching the external device.This eliminates the need for dedicated space for the external device on the desk, etc., eliminates wasted space, and makes it easy to use the external device. Since it is fixed in a fixed position while being integrated into the personal computer body, stable operability can be ensured.

Furthermore, the present invention has a configuration in which a mounting portion is provided at a predetermined part of the outer casing to removably attach an external floppy disk drive, thereby saving a dedicated installation space for the external floppy disk drive on a desk or the like. Eliminating unnecessary and wasted space, you can easily use an external floppy disk drive, and since the external floppy disk drive is integrated into the personal computer and is fixed in place, it can be used as a storage medium. (floppy disk) can be easily installed and removed, ensuring stable operability.

(Example) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 and 2 each show an embodiment of the present invention. In the figures, numeral 1 indicates a laptop-type personal computer body, and 2 a display unit rotatably attached to the personal computer body 1. It is a housing. 3,3.・
... is a fitting groove for attaching an external FDD, which is provided at a fixed position on the back of the display housing 2. Here, the opening is configured with two narrow grooves symmetrically provided on the left and right sides. Ru. 4 is a connector for connecting an external device (in this case, the external device is a floppy disk drive) as an interface. 11 is an external floppy disk drive (hereinafter referred to as external FDD)
). +2.12. ...is an external FD
The external F
In order to securely hold the D D II on the display housing 2,
These are four protruding fitting pieces whose end faces have a wide shape to match the groove shape, and are used here as a pedestal when the external FDD II is used without being fixed to the personal computer main body 1. Reference numeral 13 denotes a cable with a connector for circuit-connecting the external FDD II to the personal computer main body 1, and by fitting it into the connector at the end of the cable or the connector receptacle 4 of the personal computer main body 1, the external FDD II can be connected to the personal computer main body 1. The circuit is connected to the

In the configuration of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 above, the external FDD 11 is connected to the personal computer main body 1.
When used fixed to the external FDD 11, the four protruding fitting pieces 12.12. ... into a pair of fitting grooves 3.3 formed on the back surface of the display housing 2, and slide the external FDD ll by a predetermined amount in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. Display housing 2
Fix it in place on the back of the

By using such a means for fixing the external FDD II, the external FDD II can be easily used without requiring a dedicated space for the external FDD II on a desk, etc., and the external FDD II can be easily used.
Since the DD 11 is integrated into the personal computer body 1 and fixed at a fixed position, it is possible to easily attach and detach the recording medium (floppy disk) and ensure stable operability.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the external F D
Four protruding fitting pieces 12 provided at the bottom of D 11, +
2. The external FDD II is fixed at a fixed position on the back of the display unit housing 2 by fitting into the fitting groove 3.3 and sliding it in the fitting groove 3.3. The external FDD II can be fixed to the personal computer main body 1 using other locking structures, such as a locking structure, a fitting structure using a combination of a protrusion and a fitting hole, and a locking structure using an engaging piece and a key-shaped groove. Furthermore, the shapes of grooves, holes, pieces, protrusions, etc. in this case are not specified, and the point is that it is relatively easy to install/remove from the personal computer body, and it can be easily removed during use. Any structure is fine as long as it does not cause problems. Further, in the above embodiment, an external FDD was used as an example of the external device, but the invention is not limited to this.
For example, the external device may be a hard disk drive, the external device may be a memory bag, the external device may be a battery bag, or other external device. Further, in the above embodiment, the external FDD II is attached to the back of the display housing 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be attached to other parts, such as the upper part of the back of the personal computer main body. Good too.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, in a personal computer having an external device connection connector, the external device connected to the connector can be freely attached and detached to a predetermined part of the outer casing of the computer main body. By having a configuration with a mounting part for attaching to the personal computer, there is no need for exclusive space for external devices on the desk, etc., eliminating wasted space and making it easy to use external devices. Since it is fixed in a fixed position in a fixed state, stable operability can be ensured.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the external floppy disk drive is provided with a mounting part in a predetermined part of the outer casing in a detachable manner, so that the external floppy disk drive does not have a dedicated installation space on a desk or the like. Eliminating unnecessary and wasted space, you can easily use an external floppy disk drive, and since the external floppy disk drive is integrated into the personal computer and is fixed in place, it can be used as a storage medium. (floppy disk) can be easily installed and removed, ensuring stable operability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing the structure of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of a conventional device. ■... Personal computer main body, 2... Display unit housing, 3, 3. ...Fitting groove for external FDD installation, 4...Connector, 11...External floppy disk drive (external FDD), 12. j2.
...Protruding fitting piece, 13...Cable with connector. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A personal computer having an external device connection connector is characterized in that a predetermined part of the outer casing of the computer body is provided with a mounting portion for detachably attaching the external device connected to the connector. Personal computer. (2) A personal computer characterized in that a mounting portion for detachably mounting an external floppy disk drive is provided at a predetermined portion of the outer casing. (3) In a portable type personal computer with an integrated display that supports an external floppy disk drive, a mounting section for removably attaching the external floppy disk drive is provided at a predetermined part of the display case. A distinctive personal computer.