JPH06338363A - Plug fixing structure for electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the fixing work for fixing plugs to connectors by coupling the end sections of fixed plates with grooves of the plugs, and fixing the plugs to an electronic apparatus main body side. CONSTITUTION:A fixed plate storage section 1b for storing fixed plates 4 is formed in the side face 1a of an electronic apparatus 1, and the fixed plates 4 are slidably arranged on the storage section 1b. A groove 7a is formed around a side face section near the tip of each plug 7. When the fixed plate 4 is slid after the plug 7 is connected to a connector 3, the U-shaped edge portion 4a on the inside of the fixed plate 4 is coupled with the groove 7a of the plug 7, the plug 7 connected to the connector 3 is fixed, and the release of the plug 7 can be prevented.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plug fixing structure suitable for a cable for connecting an electronic device such as a personal computer and a remote control device such as a mouse to prevent the plug from falling off.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a solid structure of a conventional plug which prevents the plug from falling off. In FIG. 4, 51 is a plug main body, 52 is a cable fixed to the plug main body 51, 53 is a shell portion of the plug main body 51 in which connection pins are juxtaposed inside, and 54 is the plug main body 51.
, 55 is a through hole formed in the plug fixing projection 54, 56 is a plug fixing screw, and the screw 56 is inserted into the through hole 55 and the connector 57 of the connector 57 is inserted. It engages with the female screw portion 58 formed on the side portion.

According to this plug fixing structure, when the plug body 51 is connected to the connector 57, the through hole 55 formed in the plug fixing projection 54 of the plug body 51 and the female screw portion 58 of the connector 57 face each other. In this state, by screwing the plug fixing screw 56 into the female screw portion 58 of the connector 57 and tightening it, the plug main body 5
1 is fixed to the connector 57 to prevent the plug body 51 from falling out of the connector 57.

[0004]

The above-mentioned conventional fixing structure for a plug has the following problems. That is, in order to fix the plug body 51 to the connector 57, the plug fixing screw 56 is attached to the female screw portion 58 of the connector 57.
Since it has a structure in which it is screwed in and is tightened to be fixed, there is a problem that it takes time to fix the plug body 51 to the connector 57.

Further, in such a conventional structure, when the user is of a young age group, it is unfamiliar to screw the plug fixing screw 56 into the female screw portion 58 of the connector 57 to fix the plug to the connector. There were problems such as difficulty in working.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fixing structure for a plug which can easily fix the plug to the connector in a short time. .

[0007]

A structure for fixing a plug in an electronic device according to the present invention comprises a connector provided on the electronic device main body side, a plug connected to the connector, and a groove provided in the plug. A fixed plate that is provided in the front portion of the connector and that is slidable and is formed in a substantially U-shape; and fitting the U-shaped end of the fixed plate into the groove of the plug. The plug is configured to be fixed to the electronic device main body side.

[0008]

In the plug fixing structure of the present invention, when the plug is connected to the connector provided on the electronic equipment body side, the plug is slidably mounted in the groove formed on the side surface of the plug in the vicinity of the connector. Fit the fixing plate to prevent the plug from falling off.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device in which the plug fixing structure of this embodiment is used.

In FIG. 1, 1 is an electronic device (for example, a personal computer), 2 is a rectangular recess formed on the side surface 1a of the electronic device 1, 3 is a connector provided in the rectangular recess 2, and 4 is a connector. It is a fixed plate which is provided in the front part of the connector 3 and which is slidable and formed in a substantially U-shape.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a connection cable for connecting the electronic device 1 and a remote control device (eg mouse) 5, 7 denotes a plug provided at the tip of the connection cable 6, and the plug 7 is connected to the connector 3. A groove 7a into which the fixing plate 4 is fitted is formed around the side surface near the tip of the plug 7.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective sectional view showing the connector 3 and the plug 7 of the electronic device 1 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the side surface 1a of the electronic device 1 is shown.
A fixed plate storage portion 1 for storing the fixed plate 4 is provided inside the
b is formed, and the fixed plate 4 is slidably arranged in the fixed plate housing portion 1b.

The plug 7 shown on the left side of FIG.
Plug 7 shown on the right side of Fig. 2 before being connected to
Indicates a state of being connected to the connector 3. Plug 7
Since a groove 7a is formed around the side surface near the tip of the fixing plate 4, when the fixing plate 4 is slid in the arrow X direction after the plug 7 is connected to the connector 3, the fixing plate formed in a U shape is formed. Four
The inner edge portion 4a of the plug fits into the groove 7a of the plug 7, and the plug 7 connected to the connector 3 is fixed and prevents the plug 7 from falling off.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 2, and FIG.
Shows a state before being fixed, and (b) shows a fixed state.

[0016]

As described above, since the structure for fixing the plug in the electronic device according to the present invention is configured as described above, the fixing work for fixing the plug to the connector is simple and easy even for an unfamiliar person. The connector can be fixed to the plug and the work of fixing the plug can be completed in a short time. Further, it has an effect of securely fixing the plug and preventing the plug from falling off.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a structure for fixing a plug in an electronic device according to the present invention.

2 is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged main part of the fixing structure of the plug of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a conventional fixing structure for a plug.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Electronic Equipment 3 Connector 4 Fixing Plate 6 Connection Cable 7 Plug 7a Groove

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A connector provided on the electronic equipment main body side, a plug connected to the connector, a groove provided in the plug, and a slidable U-shape provided on the front portion of the connector. The fixing plate is formed in a shape of U, and is configured such that the U-shaped end of the fixing plate is fitted into the groove of the plug to fix the plug to the electronic device main body side. Fixing structure of plug in electronic equipment.