JPH06230858A - Data storage device - Google Patents
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明はパソコン（パーソナルコ
ンピュータ）、ワープロ（ワードプロセッサ）、テレビ
ゲーム機等のコンピュータ応用機器に外付けされるデー
タ記憶装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data storage device externally attached to a computer application device such as a personal computer (personal computer), a word processor (word processor), and a video game machine.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、この種のデータ記憶装置は、電源
をパソコン等のコンピュータ応用機器から提供される
か、または電池を内蔵しており、記憶媒体の着脱に関係
なく電源スイッチにより電源のオン／オフを行なってい
た。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a data storage device of this type has been provided with a power source from a computer application device such as a personal computer or has a built-in battery, so that the power source is turned on by a power switch regardless of attachment / detachment of a storage medium. / Was off.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、上記従来例で
は記憶媒体を取り外しても電源スイッチがオンになって
いれば回路は電源を消費しており、パソコン等の電源に
余分な負担をかけたり、内蔵電池の放電終止を促進させ
るという欠点があった。However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, even if the storage medium is removed, if the power switch is turned on, the circuit consumes the power, and the power of the personal computer or the like is overloaded. However, there is a drawback that it accelerates the end of discharge of the built-in battery.
【０００４】本発明は上記事情に鑑みてなされたもの
で、非使用時における電源の無駄な消耗を低減した省エ
ネルギー形のデータ記憶装置を提供することを目的とす
るものである。The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an energy-saving data storage device in which wasteful consumption of a power source when not in use is reduced.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】上述した目的を達成する
ため本発明のデータ記憶装置は、コンピュータ応用機器
に接続アダプタを介して外付けされるデータ記憶装置に
おいて、前記データ記憶装置に記憶媒体の装着動作に関
連して電源を供給する電源切換手段を設けたことを特徴
とするものである。In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a data storage device of the present invention is a data storage device externally attached to a computer application device via a connection adapter. It is characterized in that power supply switching means for supplying power in connection with the mounting operation is provided.
【０００６】また、同じ目的を達成する上で、前記電源
として充電式電池を内蔵し、前記データ記憶装置からの
前記記憶媒体の離脱動作に関連して前記充電式電池から
の電源供給を停止すると共に、前記充電式電池を充電回
路に接続する接続手段を設けることが望ましい。Further, in order to achieve the same object, a rechargeable battery is built in as the power source, and the power supply from the rechargeable battery is stopped in connection with the detaching operation of the storage medium from the data storage device. At the same time, it is desirable to provide connection means for connecting the rechargeable battery to a charging circuit.
【０００７】[0007]
【作用】データ記憶手段に対する記憶媒体の着脱動作に
連動して電源切換手段により電源がオン／オフされる。
これによって、非使用時における電源の無駄な消耗が低
減される。The power is switched on / off by the power switching means in synchronism with the attachment / detachment operation of the storage medium to / from the data storage means.
This reduces wasteful power consumption when not in use.
【０００８】[0008]
【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例を図面に基づき説明す
る。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【０００９】［第１実施例］図１は本発明の第１実施例
に係るデータ記憶装置をパソコン等のホストシステムに
接続した状態の回路構成を示すブロック図であり、同図
中、１はホストコンピュータシステム（コンピュータ応
用機器）で、ＩＣメモリカード用スロット（図示省略）
を有し、該スロットにＩＣメモリカード形接続アダプタ
２を挿入することにより、データ記憶装置３のデータ記
憶手段がホストコンピュータシステム１に接続されてい
る。[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a data storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention connected to a host system such as a personal computer. Slot for IC memory card (not shown) in host computer system (computer application device)
The data storage means of the data storage device 3 is connected to the host computer system 1 by inserting the IC memory card type connection adapter 2 into the slot.
【００１０】データ記憶装置３のデータ記憶手段は、フ
ロッピーディスクや磁気テープ等の記憶媒体を着脱し得
る方式であって、電力系回路４が接続されている。この
電力系回路４は、モータ、ソレノイド、ランプ等（いず
れも図示省略）を駆動するものである。The data storage means of the data storage device 3 is a system in which a storage medium such as a floppy disk or a magnetic tape can be attached and detached, and a power system circuit 4 is connected. The power system circuit 4 drives a motor, a solenoid, a lamp, etc. (all are not shown).
【００１１】ホストコンピュータシステム１、ＩＣメモ
リカード形接続アダプタ２、データ記装置３及び電力系
回路４は、電源ライン５及びグランドライン６を介して
互いに接続されている。The host computer system 1, the IC memory card type connection adapter 2, the data storage device 3, and the power system circuit 4 are connected to each other via a power supply line 5 and a ground line 6.
【００１２】電源ライン５のＩＣメモリカード形接続ア
ダプタ２の接続点とデータ記憶装置３の接続点との間に
はスイッチ（電源切換手段）７が介装されている。この
スイッチ７は、データ記憶装置３のデータ記憶手段に対
する記憶媒体の着脱動作に関連して自動的に前記データ
記憶手段及び電力系回路４への電源の供給／遮断の切り
換えを行なうものである。A switch (power source switching means) 7 is provided between the connection point of the IC memory card type connection adapter 2 and the connection point of the data storage device 3 on the power supply line 5. The switch 7 automatically switches supply / interruption of power to the data storage means and the power system circuit 4 in association with the attachment / detachment operation of the storage medium to / from the data storage means of the data storage device 3.
【００１３】以上の構成において、データ記憶装置３の
データ記憶手段に記憶媒体を装着すると、該装着動作に
関連してスイッチ７の操作子（図示省略）が押されてオ
ン状態になり、電源ライン５を通じてデータ記憶装置３
と電力系回路４に電源が供給されて動作状態となる。In the above structure, when a storage medium is mounted in the data storage means of the data storage device 3, an operator (not shown) of the switch 7 is pressed to turn on the power supply line in association with the mounting operation. Data storage device 3 through 5
Then, the power is supplied to the power system circuit 4 to be in the operating state.
【００１４】このような状態から、前記データ記憶手段
より記憶媒体を離脱するとスイッチ７の操作子が自動的
に復帰してオフ状態となり、データ記憶装置３と電力系
回路４への電源供給は遮断される。When the storage medium is removed from the data storage means from such a state, the operating element of the switch 7 is automatically returned to the off state, and the power supply to the data storage device 3 and the power system circuit 4 is cut off. To be done.
【００１５】［第２実施例］図２は本発明の第２実施例
を示す図１と同状図であり、同図において図１と同一部
分については、図面に同一符号を付してある。本実施例
において、第１実施例と異なる点は、スイッチ７の可動
接点とグランドライン６との間に電池８を介装したこと
である。そして、データ記憶装置３のデータ記憶手段に
記憶媒体を装着するとスイッチ７の操作子が押されてオ
ン状態になり、電池８からデータ記憶装置３と電力系回
路４に電源が供給される。[Second Embodiment] FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. . The present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the battery 8 is interposed between the movable contact of the switch 7 and the ground line 6. Then, when a storage medium is attached to the data storage means of the data storage device 3, the operator of the switch 7 is pressed to be turned on, and power is supplied from the battery 8 to the data storage device 3 and the power system circuit 4.
【００１６】この状態から前記データ記憶手段より記憶
媒体を離脱するとスイッチ７はオフ状態に戻り、データ
記憶装置３と電力系回路４への電源供給は遮断される。When the storage medium is removed from the data storage means from this state, the switch 7 returns to the off state, and the power supply to the data storage device 3 and the power system circuit 4 is cut off.
【００１７】［第３実施例］図３は本発明の第３実施例
を示す図１と同状図であり、同図において図１と同一部
分については、図面に同一符号を付してある。本実施例
において、第１実施例と異なる点は、スイッチ７と連動
する記憶媒体装着検出スイッチ９を設けたことである。
そして、データ記憶装置３のデータ記憶手段に記憶媒体
を装着するとスイッチ７とスイッチ９とが同時に押され
てオン状態となり、電力系回路４に電源が供給されると
共に、データ記憶装置３は記憶媒体が装着されたことを
認識する。[Third Embodiment] FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. . The present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a storage medium loading detection switch 9 that interlocks with the switch 7 is provided.
When a storage medium is attached to the data storage means of the data storage device 3, the switch 7 and the switch 9 are simultaneously pressed to turn on, power is supplied to the power system circuit 4, and the data storage device 3 stores the storage medium. Recognize that is installed.
【００１８】尚、本実施例において、スイッチ７とスイ
ッチ９とは互いに連動するものでなく、独立したスイッ
チを２個使用してもよい。またスイッチ９を省略して、
電力系回路４に電源が供給されているか否かを信号線を
通じてデータ記憶装置３が認識するように構成してもよ
い。In this embodiment, the switch 7 and the switch 9 are not interlocked with each other, and two independent switches may be used. Also, omit the switch 9,
The data storage device 3 may recognize whether or not power is supplied to the power system circuit 4 through a signal line.
【００１９】［第４実施例］図４は本発明の第４実施例
を示す図３と同状図であり、同図において図４と同一部
分については、図面に同一符号を付して説明する。本実
施例において、図３に示す第３実施例と異なる点は、ス
イッチ７に代えてスイッチング素子１０とスイッチング
信号線１１を設けたことである。そして、データ記憶装
置３のデータ記憶手段に記憶媒体を装着すると、スイッ
チ９が押されてオン状態になりデータ記憶装置３は記憶
媒体が装着されたことを認識し、スイッチング信号線１
１を通じてスイッチング素子１０をオン状態に切り換
え、電源ライン６からデータ記憶装置３に電源を供給す
る。[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the same parts as those in FIG. To do. The present embodiment differs from the third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 in that a switching element 10 and a switching signal line 11 are provided in place of the switch 7. Then, when a storage medium is attached to the data storage means of the data storage device 3, the switch 9 is pressed to turn on, and the data storage device 3 recognizes that the storage medium is attached, and the switching signal line 1
The switching element 10 is switched to the ON state through 1 and power is supplied from the power line 6 to the data storage device 3.
【００２０】尚、本実施例においてスイッチング素子１
０の代わりに電磁式リレー等を用いてもよい。In the present embodiment, the switching element 1
An electromagnetic relay or the like may be used instead of 0.
【００２１】［第５実施例］図５は本発明の第５実施例
を示す図２と同状図であり、同図において図２と同一部
分については、図面に同一符号を付してある。本実施例
において、図２に示す第２実施例と異なる点は、電池８
に代えて充電式電池１２を設けると共に、その充電のた
めの充電回路１３を設け、この充電式電池１２と充電回
路１３との間に、スイッチ７と連動し且つこのスイッチ
５とオン／オフが逆になるスイッチ１４を設けたことで
ある。そして、データ記憶装置３のデータ記憶手段に記
憶媒体を装着するとスイッチ５とスイッチ４とが同時に
押されて、スイッチ７はオフからオンになり、充電式電
池１２からデータ記憶装置３と電力系回路４に電源が供
給される。これと同時にスイッチ１４はオンからオフに
なり、充電式電池１２と充電回路１３とを切り離す。こ
の状態から前記データ記憶手段より記憶媒体を離脱する
と、スイッチ７はオフになり充電式電池１２の無駄な消
耗を防止すると共に、スイッチ１４はオンになり充電回
路１３が充電式電池１２に接続されて充電可能状態にな
る。これにより非動作状態においてのみ充電式電池１２
に対する充電が可能となり、充電回路１３に過大な負担
をかけることを防止できる。[Fifth Embodiment] FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are designated by the same reference numerals. . This embodiment is different from the second embodiment shown in FIG.
In place of this, a rechargeable battery 12 is provided, and a charging circuit 13 for charging the rechargeable battery 12 is provided. Between the rechargeable battery 12 and the charging circuit 13, the switch 7 is interlocked and the switch 5 and on / off are turned on and off. The reverse switch 14 is provided. Then, when a storage medium is attached to the data storage means of the data storage device 3, the switch 5 and the switch 4 are pressed at the same time, the switch 7 is switched from off to on, and the rechargeable battery 12 moves from the data storage device 3 to the power system circuit. 4 is supplied with power. At the same time, the switch 14 is switched from on to off, disconnecting the rechargeable battery 12 and the charging circuit 13. When the storage medium is removed from the data storage means from this state, the switch 7 is turned off to prevent wasteful consumption of the rechargeable battery 12, and the switch 14 is turned on to connect the charging circuit 13 to the rechargeable battery 12. To charge the battery. This allows the rechargeable battery 12 only in the non-operating state.
Can be charged, and an excessive load on the charging circuit 13 can be prevented.
【００２２】[0022]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように本発明のデータ記憶
装置によれば、記憶手段に対する記憶媒体の着脱動作と
電源のオン／オフ動作とを互いに連動させることによ
り、非使用時の電源の無駄な消耗を低減し、ホストコン
ピュータシステム等のコンピュータ応用機器の電源への
負担を軽減できる。また、電池を内蔵している場合に電
池の無駄な消耗を防止できる。更に、充電式電池を内蔵
している場合に充電回路の接続も同時にオン／オフさせ
ることで、充電回路に過大な負担をかけることを防止で
きる。As described above, according to the data storage device of the present invention, the attachment / detachment operation of the storage medium to / from the storage means and the power on / off operation are interlocked with each other, so that the power is wasted when not in use. It is possible to reduce unnecessary consumption and reduce the load on the power supply of computer application equipment such as a host computer system. Further, when the battery is built in, it is possible to prevent wasteful consumption of the battery. Furthermore, by turning on / off the connection of the charging circuit at the same time when the rechargeable battery is incorporated, it is possible to prevent the charging circuit from being overloaded.
【図１】本発明の第１実施例に係るデータ記憶装置をコ
ンピュータ応用機器に接続した状態の回路構成を示すブ
ロック図である。FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a state in which a data storage device according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is connected to a computer application device.
【図２】本発明の第２実施例を示す図１と同状図であ
る。FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】本発明の第３実施例を示す図１と同状図であ
る。FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1, showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】本発明の第４実施例を示す図３と同状図であ
る。FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
【図５】本発明の第５実施例を示す図２と同状図であ
る。FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 2, showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
１ ホストコンピュータシステム（コンピュータ応用機
器） ２ ＩＣメモリカード形接続アダプタ ３ データ記憶装置 ７ スイッチ（電源切換手段） ９ スイッチ（電源切換手段） １０ スイッチング素子（電源切換手段） １２ 充電式電池 １３ 充電回路 １４ スイッチ（接続手段）DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Host computer system (computer application device) 2 IC memory card type connection adapter 3 Data storage device 7 Switch (power supply switching means) 9 Switch (power supply switching means) 10 Switching element (power supply switching means) 12 Rechargeable battery 13 Charging circuit 14 Switch (connection means)
Claims (2)
介して外付けされるデータ記憶装置において、前記デー
タ記憶装置に記憶媒体の装着動作に関連して電源を供給
する電源切換手段を設けたことを特徴とするデータ記憶
装置。1. A data storage device externally attached to a computer application device via a connection adapter, wherein the data storage device is provided with a power supply switching means for supplying power in connection with a mounting operation of a storage medium. And data storage device.
記データ記憶装置からの前記記憶媒体の離脱動作に関連
して前記充電式電池からの電源供給を停止すると共に、
前記充電式電池を充電回路に接続する接続手段を設けた
ことを特徴とする請求項１記載のデータ記憶装置。2. A rechargeable battery is built in as the power source, and the power supply from the rechargeable battery is stopped in association with the operation of detaching the storage medium from the data storage device,
2. The data storage device according to claim 1, further comprising connecting means for connecting the rechargeable battery to a charging circuit.
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| JP5041853A JPH06230858A (en) | 1993-02-05 | 1993-02-05 | Data storage device |
| US08/955,715 US5991530A (en) | 1993-02-05 | 1997-10-22 | Interface device receivable in card storage device slot of host computer |
| US09/393,754 US6374315B1 (en) | 1993-02-05 | 1999-09-10 | Interface with connection unit for loading host computer with external storage device format control information in response to connection of host computer to connection unit |
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