JPH11284369A - Cable housing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately prevent entanglement of excess parts of cables and enable easy insertion and removal of a package while interface cables are connected. SOLUTION: A plurality of packages can be inserted and removed while interface cables are connected. At the same time, the excess parts of the interface cables can be housed on each package substrate (or along the substrates). For example, an excess length cable housing area 510 is provided on the right side of each package 501 so that excess parts 601a of interface cables for each package are housed in the substrate mounting area. Since excess length cables do not interfere with each other, they can be pulled out smoothly together with the package. The means to enable insertion and removal of a package having interface cables 440 connected to it is placed on the right side in the shelf to minimize space 406a so that the package and the internal layer pattern area can be expanded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cable accommodating method for an apparatus for accommodating a plurality of insertable / extractable packages, and more particularly, to a method for inserting / extracting a package with an interface cable connected thereto. Up,
More particularly, the present invention relates to a more useful cable accommodation method applied in the case of such a package insertion / removal method, and more particularly to an improvement in cable accommodation in a device constituting a communication device, a computer, or the like.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In communication devices, computers, and the like, devices for accommodating a plurality of detachable packages are used. This type of device generally includes a plurality of packages that can be freely inserted and removed and constitutes a part of a device or a system such as a communication device or a computer, and a structure (structure) that functions as a container that stores those packages. Object).

The present inventor has previously developed and proposed a package mounting method suitable for such a device (Japanese Patent Application No. Hei 9-170538). There is also proposed a method that enables insertion and extraction with the device connected. According to this, in a device for accommodating a plurality of packages that can be freely inserted and removed, it is possible to advantageously realize a device capable of inserting and removing a package with an interface cable connected to the package.

[0004] In this case, the interface cable needs an extra length for inserting and removing the package, and this extra length must be accommodated in the device. Then, the present inventor further showed that there is room for further improvement / improvement regarding cable accommodation in a device constituting a communication device, a computer, or the like when such a package mounting method is adopted. That is what I found.

In recent years, where high-density mounting is strongly desired, the number of interface cables is increasing with the increase in the number of packages in this type of device. For this reason, when the extra length of the cable is to be accommodated, the cables are mixed in the device that accommodates the extra length, and as a result, this also becomes a factor that hinders the insertion and removal of the package. If such a phenomenon makes it impossible to insert or remove the package easily,
In some cases, it may be difficult to ensure (reliably) fulfill the original function required of the device for accommodating a plurality of packages so as to be freely inserted and removed.

With further reference to FIG.
It is as follows. Here, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a mounting method according to the above proposal, and shows a configuration example in the case of a horizontal type device (horizontal unit type). 4A shows a front view of the mounting method, FIG. 4B shows a cross section taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 4A, and FIG. It is the figure which pulled out the package of B).

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a shelf, 201 denotes a package, and 301 denotes an interface cable. The number of packages used in one unit is an example in which nine packages 201 are used here.
The shelf 100 is an accommodating housing in which the plurality of packages 201 are inserted as indicated by an arrow 21 and accommodated therein.

On the back of the shelf 100, a package 20
Back board 105 (hereinafter referred to as BWB (back wire board)) provided behind the package for connecting
). Further, on the inner surface of the left side wall (the left side plate 103 portion) in the figure toward the shelf front opening (package insertion surface), a guide rail for guiding each package introduction port 113a, that is, each package 201 to the BWB 105 is provided. Further, at a position on the right side of the shelf, a required distance (1
06) is provided, and a member 140 (alignment plate) is provided as a means for supporting the own weight of the package 201 and enabling insertion and removal with the interface cable 301 connected.

Each package 201 includes a package 201
As a connector to be mounted thereon, a BWB fitting connector 211a is mounted at the rear of the package 201, and an interface cable 30 is mounted at the right side of the package.
One fitting connector 214a is mounted. BWB
The mating connector 211a is a connector to be mated with the corresponding connector 105a on the BWB 105 side provided for the respective packages 201 on the rear surface of the shelf (FIG. 4).
(See (B) and (C)).

FIG. 1 shows an interface cable 3.
As illustrated in FIG. 1, one end connector 301a of the interface cable 301 is connected to each interface cable 301 (see FIG. 4A).
1a is connected to the fitting connector 214a on the right edge of the package of the corresponding package 201 as shown by an arrow 31 (FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4B).
(C)).

The guide of the shelf left side plate 103 may be formed, for example, in the same manner as a known guide rail groove used in this type of apparatus, and the package inlet (guide rail groove) 113a is connected to the shelf. The thin plate constituting the side plate can be obtained by applying a thin plate cutting and bending method in which the thin plate is bent and bent inward (see FIG. 5). At this time, the obtained hole can also serve as a ventilation hole at the same time. In this example, such a package introduction port (slot) 113a is
And nine stages are provided at intervals of the stacking pitch p (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the number of packages used in this example.

The straightening plate 140 enables insertion and removal while the interface cable 301 is connected. Preferably, the straightening plate 140 is attached to the rear portion of the shelf 140a, and the comb-shaped structural portion 141 is provided. , Each extension part 14
2. It can be composed of elements of the L-shaped bottom surface 143 and the space 144.

Further, in the figure, a portion indicated by reference numeral 106 (a portion between the straightening plate 140 and the shelf right side plate 104).
Is the interface cable 301 in such a case.
Is a space for storing the extra length of Therefore, the interface cable is required to have an extra length necessary for insertion and removal of the package, and this extra length must be accommodated in the apparatus. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. Regarding the size in the longitudinal direction (width) in the figure, the space width required for providing the cable housing space 106 is substantially equal to the distance between the left side plate 103 and the right side plate 104 in the shelf 100. It is set short.

In the drawings, reference numeral 101 denotes a shelf upper plate, 10
2 denotes a shelf bottom plate, 101a and 102a denote ear fittings, and 310 denotes an interface cable bundle.

Thus, according to the package mounting method, it is possible to realize a device capable of accommodating a plurality of packages 201 which can be inserted and removed with the interface cable 301 connected. FIG. 4 showing a front view of the mounting method.
As can be seen from the example of FIG.
Are mixed on the way (reference numeral 300).

In the horizontal unit type in which the package 201 is horizontally inserted and withdrawn as in the present embodiment, when the respective packages 201 are accommodated, the respective interface cables 301 are under their own weights as shown in FIG. It hangs down (reference numeral 300), resulting in a mixed state. The extra-length cables of each package 201 easily interfere with each other, and if they interfere with each other, they will be in a mixed state. If a user attempts to insert or remove a package, this will hinder the insertion and removal of the package smoothly. It is easy to cause a state that is difficult. Therefore,
It is more desirable to avoid this.

Therefore, it is desirable that (a) the extra-length cables of each package do not interfere with each other and can be pulled out smoothly as the package is inserted and removed. (B) The extra length of the interface cable required for inserting and removing the package can be stored. Also, (c)
A package can be inserted and removed with an interface cable connected to another device.

Based on the above considerations and the following considerations, the present invention seeks to further improve and improve the cable accommodation from these points. The present invention is suitable to be applied to an apparatus accommodating a plurality of packages, and is intended to appropriately realize the above.

[0019]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of accommodating a cable in an apparatus for accommodating a plurality of packages which can be inserted and withdrawn while an interface cable is connected. The present invention is characterized in that it can be accommodated on the substrate of the package or along the substrate.

Further, each of the packages has an extra-length cable accommodating area for accommodating an extra length of the interface cable on its package substrate. Further, the substrate portion in the extra-length cable accommodating area of the package has a function as a cable support for the extra-length portion of the interface cable corresponding to each package. Further, the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package is separately accommodated in each package. Further, the present invention is characterized in that the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package can be accommodated in the mounting area of the board.

In addition, the extra cable storage area of the package corresponds to the insertion and removal of the package with the interface cable connected thereto, so that the extra length of the interface cable required for insertion and removal of the package can be accommodated. A corresponding area on the substrate having a predetermined area is set as the extra-length cable accommodating area. In addition, the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package is meandered when the package is accommodated, so that it can be accommodated on each package substrate. Further, the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each of the packages is guided on the package substrate along the substrate surface in a direction crossing the package insertion / removal direction.

Further, in order to enable insertion and removal of the package while the interface cable is connected, the package is guided at the time of insertion and removal to support the weight of the package.
And a means for arranging the interface cable. Further, the interface cable is an interface cable to another device, and the package can be inserted and removed with the interface cable connected to the other device.
It is characterized by the following.

The means for allowing the package to be inserted and withdrawn while the interface cable is connected has a comb-shaped wire-arranging member arranged in the device, and the wire-arranging member allows the device to be inserted into the device. A first part capable of accommodating a plurality of packages so as to be freely inserted and removed, and a second part capable of being used to pull out each interface cable from the inside of the apparatus to the outside of the apparatus. The space formed by the second portion is reduced by being disposed close to one of the inner surfaces of the device opposed in the direction perpendicular to the package insertion / removal direction, and the space is accommodated in the first portion accordingly. The size of the package to be used is increased, and the substrate is positioned a predetermined length inward from the edge of one of the substrates guided by the alignment member in the expanded package. Set the mounting portion of the connector for connecting the interface cable, the extra length cable containment area to portions of the substrate between the said connector and the substrate edge,
An extra length of the interface cable can be stored.

According to the present invention, the above configuration provides a further improved cable accommodation system which is suitable for accommodating a plurality of packages which can be inserted and withdrawn while the interface cable is connected. In addition to being able to insert and remove packages while the interface cable is connected, the extra-length cables of each package do not interfere with each other and can be smoothly pulled out while inserting and removing the package. An effective solution can be provided to eliminate inconvenience.

In particular, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, even when the excess length of each interface cable hangs down due to its own weight, it is possible to appropriately cope with this, and each package board prevents the excess length of the interface cable corresponding to each package from sagging. Also, by storing the packages separately for each package, it becomes possible to easily insert and remove the packages without intermingling the extra cables.

In addition, the extra length of the interface cable required for inserting and removing the package can be stored, and furthermore, the package can be inserted and removed with the interface cable connected to other devices. Becomes In a preferred embodiment, the extra cable storage area of the package can be provided individually for each package according to the present invention, and corresponding to the insertion and removal of the package with the interface cable connected, the interface necessary for insertion and removal of the package is provided. It is easily achieved to set an area portion on the substrate having a corresponding predetermined width as the surplus length cable accommodating area so that the extra length of the cable for accommodation can be accommodated, and preferably, the extra length portion thereof Can be accommodated on each package substrate in a meandering state when the package is accommodated.

Further, according to the present invention, the cable housing space in the case of FIGS. 3 and 4 can be minimized, and the package can be expanded accordingly, whereby the inner layer pattern area of the package can be expanded and the number of pattern layers can be increased. Can also be realized.

[0028]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 and FIGS.
FIG. 3 and FIGS. 4A to 4C show basically the same relationship. FIG. 1 shows a cable accommodation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a shelf is shown in a partially broken manner.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a device configuration including a package and a cable. FIG. 2A is a front view of the apparatus when all the packages are housed (a front view of a cable housing system), and FIG. 2B is an equivalent view of a section taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. FIG. 7C is a diagram for explaining a state in which the package is pulled out in FIG.

In this embodiment, a configuration example is also applied to a horizontal unit type. In the drawing, reference numeral 400 denotes a shelf in this embodiment. The shelf 400 has a rectangular casing shape having a long side and a short side when viewed from the front surface (package insertion / extraction surface), and has an upper plate 401, a bottom plate 402, a left side plate 403, and a right side plate 404. Also, at the rear of the shelf,
There is BWB405. The front surface of the shelf 400 forms an opening. Upper and lower surfaces of the shelf (401 upper plate and bottom plate 4
02) are provided with ear fittings 401a and 402a for fixing the shelf, respectively.
1a and 402a are used, for example, when fixing a plurality of shelves 400 to a rack.

One of the left and right side plates of the shelf 400, for example, the left side plate 403 in this example, is used for inserting and removing a plurality of packages 501 to be used as a package introduction port 413a (package 501).
(A guide-like rail) for guiding the light to the BWB 405 is provided. This means that the side edge (left edge) of the printed circuit board of the package 501 can be stably and slidably guided over almost the entire length thereof, and can be firmly supported after insertion, so that it can be firmly supported after insertion. To the vicinity of the BWB 405 surface on the rear side of the shelf (range from the vicinity of the BWB surface to the vicinity of the front opening end) on the inner surface of the left side plate 403. In this case, the formation of the guide for the package substrate of the package 501 may be, for example, a guide rail groove configuration provided on the shelf side plate as in the case of FIG. 5 ((403), (FIG. 413a), (501)).

The BWB 405 is provided with a printed wiring (not shown) for connection between the packages 501.
BWB mating connector 5 mounted on package 501
The connector 405a to be mated with the connector 11a is mounted for each of the plurality of packages 501 (FIG. 2B,
(C)). The BWB mating connector 511a on each package printed circuit board is inserted toward the opposing BWB side connector 405a as the package is inserted and removed, and the joining direction is set in the plane direction of the package printed circuit board. Implemented to be in line.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of (in this example, nine) packages 501 used as one unit are represented as one in which the topmost one is housed in the shelf 400. On the other hand, other remaining copies are shown in a state before insertion, and are shown in a simplified manner. Various mounting components are mounted on the package 501 in addition to the connectors 511a and 514a shown in the figure, but they are not shown.

As shown in the package in the shelf housed state in FIG. 1 and also in FIG. 2, even in the present system, the package 501 is basically provided on the left side by the package introduction port 413a. The right side guides the package 501 to the BWB 405, further supports the weight of the package 501, and enables insertion and removal with the interface cable 601 connected.
For example, the shelf 400 is preferably guided by a kanag (metal fitting member) 440 (hereinafter also referred to as a straightening kanag), and can be freely inserted and withdrawn from the front side of the shelf 400 as shown by an arrow 51 in FIG. 40
0, its depth direction (hence, BWB 405
It is basically unchanged that insertion and removal along the direction perpendicular to the plane can be freely performed from the front surface, and its advantages are not impaired. Further, with respect to the size of the package 501 and the like, according to this method, even if shelves having the same width (the width between the left and right sides of the shelf) are used,
The width of the used package can be increased, and as can be seen by comparing FIGS. 1 and 2 with those of FIGS. 3 and 4 according to the earlier proposal, the used package 2 in the case of FIGS.
The package 501 can be larger than the package 01.

In this embodiment, the size of the package 501 used in the longitudinal direction (width dimension) in the drawing is the size of the shelf 400.
, The distance between the left side plate 403 and the right side plate 404,
The gap is set to be substantially close to the interval except for a slightly predetermined length (corresponding to a space 406a to be described later), so that the usable package substrate surface is enlarged accordingly. The package 501 has a left portion 513 supported by the package inlet 413a, which is not used as a mounting portion for an interface connector. Can be used as a mounting unit.

Accordingly, as shown in the figure, the mounting portion 511 (the first portion) on the rear side on which the BWB mating connector 511a is mounted.
Mounting part) and, if desired, a mounting part 5 on the front side
In addition to 12 (second mounting portion), the right side portion on which the connector for fitting to the interface cable 601 is mounted is used as another mounting portion 514 (third mounting portion). The fitting connector 514a of the interface cable 601 is not disposed on the right side edge of each package 501, but as shown in FIG. The package 501 is mounted on the package substrate at a position inside the edge, and the right side of the package 501 is attached to the package shown in FIGS.
An extra-length cable accommodation area 510 having substantially the same length as the cable accommodation space in the above is provided so that the extra length (601b) of the interface cable 601 of each package 501 can be accommodated in the mounting area of the board. .
Along with this, the straightening kanags on the right side in the shelf as compared to those in FIGS. 3 and 4 have also moved to the right according to the size of the package 501.

One example of such a state of storage is, in particular,
A perspective view of the cable housing system according to the present embodiment is shown at a position viewed from a broken portion of the shelf upper plate 401 in FIG. 1, and the extra length of the interface cable 601 is stored on the board of each package 501. Making it possible. The extra-length cable storage area 510 is individually provided for each package. Also, in response to the insertion and removal of the package 501,
Interface cable 6 required for insertion and removal of the package
01 is accommodated in the extra-length cable accommodation area 51 so as to accommodate the extra length of the cable.
It can be set as 0. Then, the interface cable 601 of each package 501 can be guided as an interface cable bundle 610 to the outside of this unit via the space 406a.

According to this, as can be seen from the figure, the extra-length cables 601b of each package 501 do not interfere with each other, and a smooth pull-out (for example, FIG. 2B → (C)) can be performed with the insertion and removal of the package 501. In addition, the extra length of the interface cable 601 necessary for insertion and removal of the package 501 can appropriately accommodate this (for example, a broken portion in FIG. 1, FIG. 2C → (B)), and can be connected to another device. The package 501 can be inserted and withdrawn while the interface cable 601 is connected (FIGS. 1 and 2), and a cable housing method that effectively achieves these can be realized, and the above-mentioned problems can be effectively achieved. Solution.

Further, a specific example will be described with additional information.
The mating connector 514a on each package 501 side is arranged inside the edge of the package board as shown in the figure, but the mating connector 601a to be mated with this, that is, each package 501 of the interface cable 601 is fitted.
Also, with respect to the relationship with the connector 601a, similar to the case of the BWB fitting connector 511a, the direction of joining with the connector 601a is along the surface direction of the package printed circuit board. To be implemented. Therefore, if the connector mounting method is such that the bonding direction is perpendicular to the package substrate surface (vertical mounting of the connector)
The connector mounting portion 51 on the right side of the board does not needlessly increase the set interval of the stacking pitch p (FIG. 5) of a plurality of packages which would occur in the case where
4 can be added, and the following points can be secured.

Here, the distance (pitch p) between the packages 501 adjacent to each other in the vertical direction depends on the mounting type in which the joining direction is along the direction of the board surface, and these BWB fitting connector 511a and the fitting connector 514a are used. Although it is possible to make the necessary minimum according to the height dimensions of the connector 601a and the like (see FIG. 2A),
In this case, the degree (for example, the top package 50)
Even if the distance between the lower surface of the first substrate and the upper surface of the substrate of the lower second package 501) is set to such a small value, it is not shown in each of the extra-length cable accommodation areas 510 of each package 501. As described above, there is a necessary and sufficient height to receive the extra-length cable 601b held in a meandering state (FIGS. 1 and 2B) on the substrate.

By adding the connector mounting portion 514 relating to the interface cable 601 to one location, when the front mounting portion 512 is also used, each package 50
Each of the three units can be implemented as three mounting units, and other devices using an interface connection cable (including other devices in the system, external devices, and the like. In the case of a configuration in which a plurality of such units are combined, The connection with this unit (including the other units) can be performed using the mounting portion 514 side added to the package 501 according to this method, and the connector 514a of each package 501 substrate is used.
Corresponding connector 601a ← → Extra length cable 601b portion in the extra cable storage area 510 of each corresponding interface cable 601 ← → space 406a
It is assumed that the connection with another device is made through the route of the interface cable bundle 610 ← → external other device. If the connection with other devices is made in this way and the interface cable is not connected from the back of the device, the BWB 405 of the shelf 400 is used only for the connection between the packages 501 for the one unit. Therefore, there is no need to pull out and route the cable for connecting the interface to the outside behind the device,
The rear surface of the shelf 400 can be set so as to be as close as possible to the wall surface behind it. In addition, a connector for an interface to another device, a maintenance component, and the like can be mounted on the front-side mounting portion 512. For example, a plurality of switches (for example, If necessary, the user mounts a switch used to switch the internal circuit / function of the package 501 and a display component (for example, an LED for switching display of the switch, power ON / OFF display, etc.). can do.

The means denoted by reference numeral 440 guides the package 501 to the BWB 405, supports the weight of the package 501, and enables insertion / removal while the interface cable 601 to another device is connected. However, it is provided as a device that also has the function of arranging the cables between the space 406a in the above-described path and the extra-length cable area 510 on each package 501 substrate. That is, the straightening kana 440 connects the interface cable 601 to another device connected to the package 501 via the connector 514a mounted on the additional mounting portion 514 of the package 501 and the connector 601a fitted thereto. Each of them is pulled out in a direction (rightward direction) crossing the insertion / removal direction (front-back direction) of the package 501, and is guided to the space 406a along the package board in the extra-length cable housing area 510 in the middle thereof. The package 501 can be inserted and removed with the cable for connection.

Thus, the alignment kana 440 is a first portion (the alignment kana 440-the left side plate 40 in the figure) capable of accommodating each package 601 in the shelf 400 so as to be freely inserted and removed.
3), and a second portion, ie, a space 406a, that can be used to draw each interface cable 601 from the inside of the shelf 400 to the outside.
The right side plate 40, which is one of the inner surfaces of the shelf 400 facing in a direction perpendicular to the package insertion / removal direction.
4 as close as possible to minimize the space 406a of the second part, and to that extent the size of the used package that can be accommodated between the left side plate 403 and the straightening kana 440 of the first part. spread. Thus, the package 501 enlarged as shown in the drawing is placed on the substrate at a position shifted inward by a predetermined length from one package substrate edge (the right edge of the package) guided by the alignment kana,
The mounting portion 514 of the connector for connecting the interface cable is set, and the portion on the board between the connector and the right edge of the package board is set to the extra-length cable receiving area 51.
As 0, the extra length portion 601b of the interface cable 601 is stored. The basic elements of the straightening kanagu 440 may be the same as those shown in FIG.
The mounting part 440a is pressed against the rear part of the 00 (BWB mounting side) and fixed. Comb-shaped structure 4 protruding forward
41, extension portion 442 and comb eye space (comb eye portion) 4
Each of the 43 sets is provided corresponding to a plurality of stacking pitches p (FIG. 5) of each package 501, similarly to the package introduction port 413a. Each comb-shaped extending portion 442 extending from the mounting portion 440a has an L-shaped cross section. The L-shaped bottom surface 443 of each extension 442 plays a role corresponding to a guide rail function when the package 501 is inserted and removed.

When inserting or removing the package, the package 5
01 to the connector 541a mounted on the mounting portion 514 of
The package 501 is inserted and removed with the connector 601a to be fitted therein inserted and connected. At the time of insertion / extraction, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2B and 2C, the bottom surface (bottom) of the right edge of the extra-length cable area 510 set on the right side of the package 501 substrate is provided. L-shaped bottom surface 443 of each extension portion 441 of the straightening kana 440
Above, each package 501 is guided.

Comb eyes 4 between the comb-shaped extensions 441
The portion 44 is connected to each package 501 via both connectors 514a and 601a in a connected state even when the package is inserted as shown by the arrow 51 in FIG. 1 and when the package is pulled out as shown in FIG. 2 (B) → (C). As a result, the inside of the extra-length cable area 510 can be a free outlet of the interface cable 601 extending horizontally to the right orthogonal to the insertion / extraction direction along the board surface (FIGS. 1 and 2). It is possible to adopt a package mounting method that allows each package 501 to be inserted and removed with the interface cable 601 connected to another device.

The portion of the interface cable 601 from the connector 601a to the space 406a through the eye 444 of the comb, that is, the cable portion of the extra-length cable storage area 510 is inserted and removed when the package is stored. To allow the extra length needed to be accommodated,
In addition, the surplus length cable 601b in the meandering state is placed on each corresponding package substrate surface, and is in a state of being separated for each package 501. Therefore, in a device for accommodating a plurality of packages 501 that can be inserted and withdrawn while the interface cable 601 is connected, the present cable accommodation system in which the extra length of the interface cable 601 can be accommodated on the board of each package 501 is the Also in terms of each package 501
Of the extra length cable 601b can be reliably prevented from interfering with each other.

Further, the extra cable storage area 5
Reference numeral 10 also has a function of supporting the cable in this embodiment. Compared to FIG. 4, there is no sag (300) of the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package as shown in FIG. In this example,
Such a drooping of the extra length of the cable can be prevented by each package 501 substrate (a role of a cable support), and the extra length cables 601b are not mixed with each other by being housed separately for each package 501. The package 501 can be easily inserted and removed.

In addition, the cable housing space (106) in the case of FIGS. 3 and 4 is minimized, and as shown in FIGS. There is also an advantage that the surface layer (excluding the surface layer) can be expanded, and the number of pattern layers can be reduced.

In comparison with FIGS. 3 and 4, in this case, if the possible width of the shelf 100 is set to a predetermined size, the space allocated to the space 106 becomes larger. If you set it to be less than the case of a small space, the mixed state of the cable will be eased,
However, as the width of the space 106 is increased,
For the size of shelf 100, use package 201
Needs to reduce the size in the longitudinal direction (width dimension), and as a result, the package 2
01 must be small.

On the other hand, if the package 201 to be used is as large as possible (having a large width).
In order to accommodate the object, when the straightening plate 140 in the shelf 100 is moved to the further right position in the figure,
The space that can be allocated to the space 106 is accordingly smaller, and the extra length of the interface cable 301 of each of the packages 201 corresponding to the number of sheets to be used is accommodated in such a place. The disadvantages and inconveniences in terms of cable mixing, interference, smoothness, etc. are greater.

Therefore, to secure a cable housing portion of a size necessary and sufficient to avoid these problems satisfactorily and to use a large package as the method shown in FIGS. In some cases, it is difficult to satisfy at the same time. Therefore, it is still more desirable to be able to achieve both of these, and it is also advantageous to achieve the above while accommodating a plurality of packages that can be inserted and removed with the interface cable connected. It is more preferable that the cable can be stored without losing the function and effect. However, according to the present invention, it is possible to skillfully achieve both, and the size of the package used can be expanded as in the case of the present package 501. , The advantages provided by this, as described above, can also be obtained.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above example, the shelf is an example in which the shelf is applied to a horizontal type unit in which the long side direction of the front surface is the horizontal direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shelf is installed in a rack or the like with the short side direction of the front surface being the horizontal direction. In this case, the present invention can be implemented in other modes. Even in such a case, the extra effect of the extra length of the interface cable does not change for each package, for example, it can be stored separately along the substrate.

[0052]

According to the present invention, an improved cable accommodating system which is suitable for application to an apparatus for accommodating a plurality of packages which can be inserted and withdrawn while an interface cable is connected is realized. (1) The extra-length cables of each package do not interfere with each other, and can be smoothly pulled out while inserting and removing the package. In particular, by preventing the excess length of the interface cable corresponding to each package from sagging at each package substrate, and by separately storing each package, this can be achieved more effectively, and the excess length cables are mixed together. The package can be easily inserted / extracted without performing. In addition, the package can be inserted and removed with the interface cable connected to another device, and the extra length of the interface cable required for insertion and removal of the package can be appropriately stored. (2) In addition, the cable housing space in the case of the previously proposed method can be minimized, and the package can be expanded accordingly. As a result, the inner pattern area of the package can be expanded and the number of pattern layers can be reduced. It is also possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a device configuration including a shelf, a package, and a cable, which are partially cut away, showing a cable accommodation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are views for explaining the same example, in which FIG. 2A is a front view of the apparatus when a package is housed, FIG. 2B is a cross section taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 2A, and FIG. B) shows a state in which the package is pulled out.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining a package mounting method according to the above proposal.

4A and 4B are views for explaining the mounting method, wherein FIG. 4A is a front view of the mounting method, FIG. 4B is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 4A, and FIG. (B) shows how the package is pulled out.

FIG. 5: Shelf package inlet (guide rail)
FIG. 4 is a diagram provided for explaining one example.

[Explanation of symbols]

400 Shelf 401 Upper plate 401a Ear fitting 402 Bottom plate 402a Ear fitting 403a Left side plate 404 Right side plate 405 Backboard (BWB) 406a Space (common space) 413b Package introduction port (guide groove) 440 Alignment canag 440a Attachment part 441 Comb structure 442 Extension portion 443 L-shaped bottom surface 444 Space (comb portion) 501 Package 510 Extra cable storage area 511 Mounting portion (BWB side mounting portion) 511a Connector for BWB fitting 512 Mounting portion (front side mounting portion) 514 Mounting portion (Right mounting part) 514a Connector (connector for other device interface) 601 Interface cable (connection cable) 601a Connector 601b Cable part on package board (extra length cable) 610 Interface cable Bull bundle

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A method of accommodating a cable in a device accommodating a plurality of packages which can be inserted and withdrawn while an interface cable is connected, wherein a surplus length of the interface cable is set on a board of each package or Cable storage system characterized by being able to be accommodated along. 2. The cable accommodating method according to claim 1, wherein each of the packages has an extra-length cable accommodating area for accommodating an extra length of an interface cable on a package substrate thereof. 3. The cable according to claim 2, wherein the board portion in the extra-length cable accommodating area of the package has a function as a cable support for the extra-length portion of the interface cable corresponding to each package. Containment method. 4. The cable accommodating method according to claim 1, wherein the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package is accommodated separately for each package. 5. The cable accommodating method according to claim 1, wherein an extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each package can be accommodated in a mounting area of the board. 6. The extra length cable accommodating area of the package corresponds to the insertion / extraction of the package with the interface cable connected thereto, so that the extra length of the interface cable necessary for insertion / extraction of the package can be accommodated.
6. The cable accommodation system according to claim 2, wherein a corresponding area on the substrate having a predetermined area is set as the extra-length cable accommodation area. 7. The package according to claim 1, wherein the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each of the packages is meandering when the package is accommodated, so that it can be accommodated on each package substrate. The cable accommodation method according to any one of the above. 8. The package according to claim 1, wherein the extra length of the interface cable corresponding to each of the packages extends on the package substrate along a surface of the package substrate in a direction crossing the package insertion / removal direction. Led,
A cable accommodation system characterized by the following. 9. A means for guiding a package at the time of insertion / removal, supporting a weight of the package, and arranging the interface cable for enabling insertion / removal of a package in a state where the interface cable is connected. The cable accommodating method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: 10. The interface cable according to claim 1, wherein the interface cable is an interface cable to another device, and the package can be inserted and removed with the interface cable connected to the other device. 10. The cable accommodation system according to any one of 1 to 9. 11. The means for allowing a package to be inserted and withdrawn while the interface cable is connected has a comb-shaped wire-arranging member arranged in the device. A first part capable of accommodating a plurality of packages so as to be freely inserted and withdrawn, and a second part capable of being used to pull out each interface cable from the inside of the device to the outside of the device. The space formed by the second portion is reduced by being disposed close to one of the inner surfaces of the device facing in the direction perpendicular to the package insertion / removal direction,
To that extent, the size of the used package that can be accommodated in the first portion is increased, and the substrate on a position shifted inward by a predetermined length from one of the substrate edges guided by the alignment member in the expanded package. In addition, the mounting portion of the connector for connecting the interface cable is set, and the portion on the board between the connector and the edge of the board is set as a surplus cable accommodation area, so that the extra length of the interface cable can be stored. The cable accommodating method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: