JPH1167295A - Connection terminal for electronic equipment device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connection terminal for an electronic equipment device capable of surely and easily connecting two electronic game machines and not easily capable of touching from outside. SOLUTION: A terminal board 3 with multiple of conductive elastic materials 7a to 7c is attached to an electronic equipment device body. The terminal board 3 is fitted with a fixed holder 9 which has holding parts 11a to 11c for inserting the conductive materials insulated each other and from an end part of each holding part a tip of each conductive material 7 is protrude. A terminal cover 13 with a housing part 15 for housing the holding parts is so set as capable of being pushed into and the housing part 15 has multiple of penetrating holes 16a to 16c for protruding the end-tips of the conductive material. Two springs 12a, 12b are set between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13 and a spring force separates the terminal cover 13 from the fixed holder 9 to house the conductive materials in the housing part 15. The end-tips of the conductive materials are protruded from the penetrating holes 16a to 16c when the terminal cover 13 is pushed into the fixed holder 9 against the spring force.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection terminal of an electronic apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various electronic game apparatuses have been proposed and sold. This type of conventional electronic game device can exchange data by directly connecting to another electronic game device via a connection terminal or a communication terminal as well as playing a game in the device itself. Something like that has been proposed. As described above, by exchanging, for example, battle data with another electronic game device, both electronic game devices can play against each other, and further have a feature that the range of play is widened and the fun is doubled.

[0003] By the way, in order to reduce the cost as much as possible, the conventional electronic game device is mounted with the connection terminal protruding from the electronic device main body. In the case where the connection terminal is attached in such a manner as to protrude from the electronic apparatus main body, both electronic game apparatuses can be reliably and easily connected to each other.

[0004]

However, usually,
Since the connection terminal is directly connected to the integrated circuit provided in the electronic device main body, when the connection terminal is mounted in a state of protruding from the electronic device main body, the connection terminal may come into contact with a hand or clothing. In such a case, there is a problem that an adverse effect is exerted on the integrated circuit. In particular, when the connection terminal touches hands or clothes, a surge voltage or static electricity may be generated. Therefore, it is necessary to reliably protect the integrated circuit from noise or static electricity due to the surge voltage.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above, and has been devised in view of the above, and is an electronic device which is not easily touched from the outside, and which can securely and easily connect both electronic game devices. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a connection terminal.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connection terminal of an electronic apparatus, which has the following requirements in order to achieve the above object. That is, (a) a terminal plate to be attached to the electronic apparatus body. (B) The terminal plate is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members. (C) A fixed holder is attached to the terminal plate. (D) The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state of being insulated from each other. (E) The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member, and the tip of the conductive member projects from the tip of the holder body. (F) A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. (G) The terminal cover has a storage section for storing the holder body. (H) The storage section has a protruding hole for protruding a tip end of the conductive member. (I) A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction to be separated from the fixed holder to accommodate the conductive member. Be stored in the department. (V) When the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the resilience of the resilient member, the tip of the conductive member protrudes from the protruding hole.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connection terminal of an electronic apparatus, which satisfies the following requirements. That is, (a) a terminal plate to be attached to the electronic apparatus body. (B) The terminal plate is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members. (C) A fixed holder is attached to the terminal plate. (D) The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state of being insulated from each other. (E) The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member, and the tip of the conductive member projects from the tip of the holder body. (F) A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. (G) The terminal cover has a storage section for storing the holder body. (H) The storage section has a protruding hole for protruding a tip end of the conductive member. (I) A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction to be separated from the fixed holder to accommodate the conductive member. Be stored in the department. (V) When the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the resilience of the resilient member, the tip of the conductive member protrudes from the protruding hole. (F) The terminal cover is provided so as to be pushed by a terminal cover of another electronic apparatus main body. (Iii) The terminal cover is provided with a fitting concave portion and a fitting convex portion. (W) When the terminal cover of another electronic device main body is opposed to the terminal cover, the fitting concave portion is fitted with the fitting convex portion on the other electronic device main body side, and the fitting convex portion is formed. To be fitted with the fitting concave portion on the other electronic device main body side. (F) When both terminal covers are pushed in with the terminal cover of the other electronic device main body facing the terminal cover, both corresponding conductive members are resiliently connected to each other. .

Further, the invention according to claim 3 provided by the present invention is characterized in that the following requirements are added to the connection terminal of the electronic equipment device according to claim 1 or 2. That is, (a) the plurality of conductive members include an odd number of conductive members arranged on a straight line. (B) The plurality of conductive members are symmetrically arranged with the conductive member located at the center thereof as the center of symmetry. (C) Among the conductive members symmetrically arranged, the conductive members corresponding to each other are electrically connected to each other.

The invention according to claim 4 provided by the present invention is characterized in that the following requirements are added to the connection terminal of the electronic equipment device according to claim 1 or 2. That is, (a) the plurality of conductive members include four or more even-numbered conductive members arranged on a straight line. (B) The plurality of conductive members are symmetrically arranged with the center thereof as a center of symmetry. (C) Among the conductive members symmetrically arranged, the conductive members corresponding to each other are electrically connected to each other.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a connection terminal of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The connection terminal 2 according to claim 1 is attached to a side surface of the electronic apparatus main body 1 as shown in FIG. This connection terminal 2
Has a terminal plate 3, relay terminals 4, 5, 6, conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c, a fixed holder 9, and a terminal cover 13, as will be described in detail later. The electronic device main body 1 has an upper case 39a and a lower case 39b formed of an appropriate insulating member such as a synthetic resin or plastic. The upper case 39a is provided with the liquid crystal display unit 31 and the push button switches 33, 3.
5, 37 are provided so as to be able to be pushed. As the electronic apparatus main body 1, various electronic apparatuses such as an electronic game machine, an electronic organizer, a portable communication apparatus, and a mobile computer are used, and the connection terminal according to the present invention is applied to these various electronic apparatuses.

As shown in FIG. 3, a substrate 41 is provided inside the electronic apparatus main body 1, and various circuit units (not shown) such as an integrated circuit are provided on the substrate 41. Connected pattern forming parts 43 and 4
5, 47 are provided. This pattern forming part 43,
45 and 47 are the push button switches 3 described above, respectively.
3, 35 and 37 are provided. The upper case 39a has a push button switch 33,
Openings 53, 5 for projecting 35, 37 to the outside
5, 57 are provided. The substrate 41 has three ribs 49a, 49b, 49c for positioning the substrate.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a terminal plate 3 is attached to the electronic apparatus main body 1. As shown in FIG. This terminal plate 3
Is formed from an appropriate insulating member such as synthetic resin or plastic. The terminal plates 3 are independently provided with conductive plates 21, 22, and 23 made of a conductive metal member. Holes 21 a, 2 are formed in conductive plate 21.
1b, the conductive plate 22 is provided with holes 22a, 22b, and the conductive plate 23 is provided with holes 23a, 23b. Also, mounting posts 25 are provided on both ends of the terminal plate 3.
a, 25b are provided. Further, fitting holes 27a and 27b are provided in the upper part of the terminal plate 3. Conductive plate 2
Relay terminals 4, 5, and 6 are attached to 1, 22, and 23, respectively. The relay terminal 4 has mounting portions 4a and 4b bent in opposite directions, the relay terminal 5 has mounting portions 5a and 5b bent in opposite directions, and the relay terminal 6 is mounted in opposite directions. Mounting part 6 bent to
a and 6b. Hole 21 of conductive plate 21, 22, 23
The corresponding mounting portions 4a, 5a, 6a of the relay terminals 4, 5, 6 are inserted into the a, 22a, 23a and fixed by soldering. In this way, when the relay terminals 4, 5, 6 are fixed to the conductive plates 21, 22, 23, the conductive plates 21, 22, 23
2, 23 holes 21b, 22b, 23b are relay terminals 4,
5 and 6 correspond to the holes 4c, 5c and 6c, respectively.

The terminal plate 3 is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c. That is, insertion holes (not shown) are provided in the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c, and the mounting portions 4b, 5
b, 6b, the conductive members 7a, 7
b, 7c are attached to the corresponding relay terminals 4, 5, 6, respectively. As a result, the conductive member 7a is electrically connected to the conductive plate 21 via the relay terminal 4. Similarly, conductive member 7b is electrically connected to conductive plate 22 via relay terminal 5. The conductive member 7c is electrically connected to the conductive plate 23 via the relay terminal 6. The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are formed of an appropriate member having elasticity and conductivity, such as conductive rubber or synthetic resin.

A fixed holder 9 is attached to the terminal plate 3. The fixed holder 9 is a plate 1 made of a suitable insulating material such as synthetic resin or plastic.
0 and the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c. The holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c are provided with insertion holes penetrating the plate body 10, respectively, and the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c corresponding to these insertion holes are inserted. On the back surface of the fixed holder 9, the fitting projection 8
a, 8b are provided, and the fixing holder 9 is attached to the terminal plate 3 by fitting the fitting projections 8a, 8b into the fitting holes 27a, 27b of the terminal plate 3. The plate 10 has insertion holes 1 at positions corresponding to the columns 25a and 25b.
0a, 10b are provided, and when the fitting projections 8a, 8b are fitted into the fitting holes 27a, 27b of the terminal plate 3,
The columns 25a and 25b are inserted into the corresponding insertion holes 10a and 10b. In this way, the fixed holder 9 is connected to the terminal plate 3.
, The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are inserted into the corresponding holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c, respectively. Further, the respective conductive members 7a, 7b, 7
c to be inserted in a state where c is insulated from each other.
11b and 11c are open at the tip and are formed shorter than the conductive members 7a, 7b and 7c.
The tips of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c protrude from the tips of the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c. The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c and the holders 11a, 11
The shapes of b and 11c can be respectively formed in any shapes as long as the conductive members 7a, 7b and 7c can be inserted into the holder bodies 11a, 11b and 11c. For example, the holder members 11a, 11b, 11c may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c may be formed in a cylindrical, triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal column shape. Of course, the cross sections of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c and the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c may be formed in the same cross-sectional shape, for example, circular, triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal.

The fixed holder 9 includes a terminal cover 13.
Are provided so as to be able to be pushed. The terminal cover 13 is integrally formed with an edge portion 14 formed of an appropriate insulating member such as a synthetic resin or a plastic and a storage portion 15. In this storage part 15, holder bodies 11a, 11b,
11c is stored. The housing 15 is provided with projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c at positions corresponding to the holders 11a, 11b, 11c, through the edge 14. The projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c
Is formed in the same shape as the outer shape of the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c, or an appropriate shape into which the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c can be inserted. Further, springs 12a and 12b, which are resilient members, are provided between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13. That is, the columns 25a, 25 are inserted through the insertion holes 10a, 10b of the fixed holder 9.
b has a protruding tip, and the protruding struts 25a,
Springs 12a and 12b are mounted on the tip of 25b. The edge 14 is provided inside the upper case 39a and the lower case 39b, and the direction in which the terminal cover 13 is separated from the fixed holder 9 by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b as the elastic members, that is, Is urged outward so that the edge 14 is
9a and the inside of the lower case 39b. As described above, in a state where the terminal cover 13 is pushed back outward by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b, the conductive member 7
a, 7b, and 7c are stored in the storage unit 15. And
When the terminal cover 13 is pushed into the fixed holder 9 against the resiliency of the springs 12a, 12b, the distal ends of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are brought into contact with the projecting holes 16a, 16c.
b, 16c to the outside. In the above description, a pair of springs 12a and 12b are simply interposed between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13, and the edge 14 is provided inside the upper case 39a and the lower case 39b. The invention is not limited to this, and the terminal cover 13 may be configured to be attached to the fixed holder 9 via the springs 12a and 12b. In such a configuration, the edge 13 of the terminal cover 13 is
It is not necessary to provide inside 9a and lower case 39b,
The terminal structure can be further simplified. In this case, when the terminal cover 13 is pushed back outward by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b,
Is pushed in, the holder bodies 11a, 11b,
11c is guided by the projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c, respectively, so that there is no problem in its operation and effect.

The connection terminal 2 according to the second aspect is mounted on a side surface of the electronic apparatus main body 1 as shown in FIG. The connection terminal 2 includes a terminal plate 3, relay terminals 4, 5, and 6, and conductive members 7a and 7 as described later in detail.
b, 7 c, a fixed holder 9, and a terminal cover 13. The electronic device main body 1 has an upper case 39a and a lower case 39b formed of an appropriate insulating member such as a synthetic resin or plastic. Upper case 3
9a is provided with a liquid crystal display section 31, and push button switches 33, 35, 37 are provided so as to be able to be pushed. As the electronic apparatus main body 1, various electronic apparatuses such as an electronic game machine, an electronic organizer, a portable communication apparatus, and a mobile computer are used, and the connection terminal according to the present invention is applied to these various electronic apparatuses.

As shown in FIG. 3, a substrate 41 is provided inside the electronic apparatus main body 1, and various circuit units (not shown) such as an integrated circuit are provided on the substrate 41. Connected pattern forming parts 43 and 4
5, 47 are provided. This pattern forming part 43,
45 and 47 are the push button switches 3 described above, respectively.
3, 35 and 37 are provided. The upper case 39a has a push button switch 33,
Openings 53, 5 for projecting 35, 37 to the outside
5, 57 are provided. The substrate 41 has three ribs 49a, 49b, 49c for positioning the substrate.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, a terminal plate 3 is attached to the electronic apparatus main body 1. This terminal plate 3
Is formed from an appropriate insulating member such as synthetic resin or plastic. The terminal plates 3 are independently provided with conductive plates 21, 22, and 23 made of a conductive metal member. Holes 21 a, 2 are formed in conductive plate 21.
1b, the conductive plate 22 is provided with holes 22a, 22b, and the conductive plate 23 is provided with holes 23a, 23b. Also, mounting posts 25 are provided on both ends of the terminal plate 3.
a, 25b are provided. Further, fitting holes 27a and 27b are provided in the upper part of the terminal plate 3. Conductive plate 2
Relay terminals 4, 5, and 6 are attached to 1, 22, and 23, respectively. The relay terminal 4 has mounting portions 4a and 4b bent in opposite directions, the relay terminal 5 has mounting portions 5a and 5b bent in opposite directions, and the relay terminal 6 is mounted in opposite directions. Mounting part 6 bent to
a and 6b. Hole 21 of conductive plate 21, 22, 23
The corresponding mounting portions 4a, 5a, 6a of the relay terminals 4, 5, 6 are inserted into the a, 22a, 23a and fixed by soldering. In this way, when the relay terminals 4, 5, 6 are fixed to the conductive plates 21, 22, 23, the conductive plates 21, 22, 23
2, 23 holes 21b, 22b, 23b are relay terminals 4,
5 and 6 correspond to the holes 4c, 5c and 6c, respectively.

The terminal plate 3 is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c. That is, insertion holes (not shown) are provided in the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c, and the mounting portions 4b, 5
b, 6b, the conductive members 7a, 7
b, 7c are attached to the corresponding relay terminals 4, 5, 6, respectively. As a result, the conductive member 7a is electrically connected to the conductive plate 21 via the relay terminal 4. Similarly, conductive member 7b is electrically connected to conductive plate 22 via relay terminal 5. The conductive member 7c is electrically connected to the conductive plate 23 via the relay terminal 6. The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are formed of an appropriate member having elasticity and conductivity, such as conductive rubber or synthetic resin.

A fixed holder 9 is attached to the terminal plate 3. The fixed holder 9 is a plate 1 made of a suitable insulating material such as synthetic resin or plastic.
0 and the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c. The holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c are provided with insertion holes penetrating the plate body 10, respectively, and the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c corresponding to these insertion holes are inserted. On the back surface of the fixed holder 9, the fitting projection 8
a, 8b are provided, and the fixing holder 9 is attached to the terminal plate 3 by fitting the fitting projections 8a, 8b into the fitting holes 27a, 27b of the terminal plate 3. The plate 10 has insertion holes 1 at positions corresponding to the columns 25a and 25b.
0a, 10b are provided, and when the fitting projections 8a, 8b are fitted into the fitting holes 27a, 27b of the terminal plate 3,
The columns 25a and 25b are inserted into the corresponding insertion holes 10a and 10b. In this way, the fixed holder 9 is connected to the terminal plate 3.
, The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are inserted into the corresponding holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c, respectively. Further, the respective conductive members 7a, 7b, 7
c to be inserted in a state where c is insulated from each other.
11b and 11c are open at the tip and are formed shorter than the conductive members 7a, 7b and 7c.
The tips of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c protrude from the tips of the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c. The conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c and the holders 11a, 11
The shapes of b and 11c can be respectively formed in any shapes as long as the conductive members 7a, 7b and 7c can be inserted into the holder bodies 11a, 11b and 11c. For example, the holder members 11a, 11b, 11c may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c may be formed in a cylindrical, triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal column shape. Of course, the cross sections of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c and the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c may be formed in the same cross-sectional shape, for example, circular, triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal.

The fixed holder 9 includes a terminal cover 13.
Are provided so as to be able to be pushed. The terminal cover 13 is integrally formed with an edge portion 14 formed of an appropriate insulating member such as a synthetic resin or a plastic and a storage portion 15. In this storage part 15, holder bodies 11a, 11b,
11c is stored. The housing 15 is provided with projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c at positions corresponding to the holders 11a, 11b, 11c, through the edge 14. The projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c
Is formed in the same shape as the outer shape of the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c, or an appropriate shape into which the holder bodies 11a, 11b, 11c can be inserted. Further, springs 12a and 12b, which are resilient members, are provided between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13. That is, the columns 25a, 25 are inserted through the insertion holes 10a, 10b of the fixed holder 9.
b has a protruding tip, and the protruding struts 25a,
Springs 12a and 12b are mounted on the tip of 25b. The edge 14 is provided inside the upper case 39a and the lower case 39b, and the direction in which the terminal cover 13 is separated from the fixed holder 9 by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b as the elastic members, that is, Is urged outward so that the edge 14 is
9a and the inside of the lower case 39b. As described above, in a state where the terminal cover 13 is pushed back outward by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b, the conductive member 7
a, 7b, and 7c are stored in the storage unit 15. And
When the terminal cover 13 is pushed into the fixed holder 9 against the resiliency of the springs 12a, 12b, the distal ends of the conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c are brought into contact with the projecting holes 16a, 16c.
b, 16c to the outside.

In the above description, a pair of springs 12a and 12b are simply interposed between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13, and the edge 14 is provided inside the upper case 39a and the lower case 39b. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be configured to be attached to the fixed holder 9 via 2a, 12b. In this case, the edge 13 of the terminal cover 13 is connected to the upper case 39 a and the lower case 3.
The terminal structure does not need to be provided inside the terminal 9b, and the terminal structure can be further simplified. In this case, when the terminal cover 13 is pushed back outward by the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b, or when the terminal cover 13 is pushed in, the holder bodies 11a, 11b and 11c are respectively formed by the projecting holes 16a, 16b and 16c. I will be guided,
There is no problem in its operation and effect.

The terminal cover 13 of the electronic apparatus body 1 is
It is provided so as to be pushed in by a terminal cover of another electronic apparatus main body 61. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, when the terminal cover 13 of the electronic device main body 1 and the terminal cover 13 of the other electronic device main body 61 face each other, the two terminal covers 13 are pushed into each other. Has become. As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal cover 13 of the electronic apparatus main body 1 has a fitting concave portion 17a and a fitting convex portion 17b.
Is provided. When the terminal cover 13 of the other electronic device main body 61 faces the terminal cover 13, the fitting concave portion 17 a of the electronic device main body 1 is connected to the fitting convex portion 17 b of the other electronic device main body 61. The fitting projection 17b of the electronic device main body 1 is fitted to the fitting recess 17a of the other electronic device main body 61. The other electronic device main body 61 is attached to the terminal cover 13 of the electronic device main body 1.
When both terminal covers 13 are pushed in with the terminal covers 13 facing each other, both corresponding conductive members are connected with elasticity. That is, the conductive member 7a of the electronic device body 1 and the conductive member 7c of the electronic device body 61 face each other, and the conductive member 7b of the electronic device body 1 and the conductive member 7b of the electronic device body 61 are opposed to each other. The conductive member 7c of the electronic device main body 1 and the conductive member 7a of the electronic device main body 61 face each other. Here, since the conductive member 7a and the conductive member 7c are both connected to a common ground, the conductive member 7a and the conductive member 7c of the electronic device main body 1 and the other electronic device main body 61, respectively. Are connected to each other. Further, since the respective conductive members 7b of the electronic device main body 1 and the other electronic device main body 61 are connected to each other, data can be exchanged via these conductive members.

In the connection terminal 2 according to the third aspect, an odd number of conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c... Are arranged on a straight line, and the conductive member located at the center thereof is arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of symmetry. Is done. Among the symmetrically arranged conductive members, the symmetrically corresponding conductive members are electrically connected to each other. In this case, it is preferable to electrically connect the corresponding conductive members within the substrate 41 of the electronic apparatus body 1. Of course, the corresponding conductive plates may be directly connected. The configuration as described above can be applied to a case in which the two connection terminals are connected in a state where both the electronic device main bodies are symmetrically arranged around the respective connection terminals as shown in FIG.

In the connection terminal 2 according to a fourth aspect, four or more even number of conductive members are arranged on a straight line, and are arranged symmetrically with the center thereof as the center of symmetry. Among the symmetrically arranged conductive members, the symmetrically corresponding conductive members are electrically connected to each other. In this case, it is preferable to electrically connect the corresponding conductive members within the substrate 41 of the electronic apparatus body 1. Of course, the corresponding conductive plates may be directly connected. When configured as above,
As shown in FIG. 7, the present invention can be applied to a case where both electronic device main bodies are symmetrically arranged around their respective connection terminals and the connection terminals are connected to each other.

Next, the operation will be described. First, a normal state will be described. Since the springs 12a and 12b as resilient members are interposed between the fixed holder 9 and the terminal cover 13, the direction in which the terminal cover 13 is separated from the fixed holder 9 by the resilient force of the springs 12a and 12b, ie, It is biased outward. In this way, when the terminal cover 13 moves in the direction in which the terminal cover 13 is separated from the fixed holder 9, the edge portion 14 comes into contact with the inside of the upper case 39a and the lower case 39b. As described above, in a state where the terminal cover 13 is pushed back outward by the elastic force of the springs 12a, 12b, the conductive members 7a, 7b,
7c is stored in the storage unit 15. Therefore, in a normal state, the conductive members 7a, 7b, and 7c are stored in the storage portion 15 and held so as not to protrude to the outside. Without contact with clothes, generation of surge voltage and mixing of noise can be reliably prevented.

Next, the terminal cover 1 of the electronic apparatus body 1
An operation in the case where the terminal cover 13 of the other electronic apparatus main body 61 is opposed to the terminal 3 and the two connection terminals 2 are connected will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when the terminal cover 13 of another electronic device main body 61 is made to face the terminal cover 13 of the electronic device main body 1, the fitting recess 17 a of the electronic device main body 1 is moved to the other electronic device main body. The fitting protrusion 17b of the electronic device main body 1 is fitted to the fitting protrusion 17b of the other electronic device main body 61. In this state, when the electronic device main body 1 and the electronic device main body 61 are pressed in a direction of adhering to each other, both terminal covers 1 are pressed.
3 is pushed in against the elastic force of the springs 12a and 12b. In this way, when both terminal covers 13 are pushed in against the resiliency of springs 12a, 12b, the tips of both conductive members 7a, 7b, 7c come out of the respective projecting holes 16a, 16b, 16c. As a result, both corresponding conductive members are elastically connected to each other. At this time, the conductive member 7a of the electronic device main body 1 and the conductive member 7c of the electronic device main body 61 correspond to each other, and the conductive member 7b of the electronic device main body 1 and the conductive member 7b of the electronic device main body 61 correspond to each other. The conductive member 7c of the electronic device main body 1 and the conductive member 7a of the electronic device main body 61 correspond to each other. Here, the conductive members 7a and 7c
Is connected to a common ground, so that the conductive members 7a and 7c of the electronic device main body 1 and the other electronic device main body 61 are connected to each other. Further, since the respective conductive members 7b of the electronic device main body 1 and the other electronic device main body 61 are connected to each other, data can be exchanged via these conductive members. As described above, the terminal cover 13 of the electronic apparatus main body 1 and the other electronic apparatus main body 61
By simply opposing the terminal covers 13 and pressing each other, the conductive members of both electronic device main bodies can be brought into contact with each other in a pressed state, and can be reliably and easily connected. In the above description, a case has been described in which both electronic device main bodies are connected symmetrically with respect to the respective connection terminals, and the two electronic device main bodies are respectively arranged in parallel. In a state where the connection terminals are connected to each other in this state, the present invention can be applied as it is.

[0028]

Next, a portable electronic game machine is used as an electronic apparatus 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, this electronic game machine is formed in a gourd shape, and a connection terminal 2 is provided on a side surface thereof. Then, a substrate 41 is provided in the electronic game machine, and various circuit units relating to the game are provided on the substrate 41. For example, C to execute the overall control
ROM, C for storing various game programs such as PU, fortune-telling game, battle game, training simulation game, etc.
A RAM as a work memory of the PU, a display control unit for displaying a game image on the liquid crystal display unit 31, and the like are provided. If the electronic game machine is a game machine for playing a fortune-telling game, the fortune-telling game can be enjoyed between the electronic game machines by exchanging data about fortune-telling with another electronic game machine via the connection terminal 2. Can be. In addition, when the electronic game machine is a game machine that performs a fighting game,
By exchanging battle data with another electronic game machine via the connection terminal 2, it is possible to enjoy a battle game between the electronic game machines. When the electronic game machine is a game machine for performing a training simulation game, match-up data, bleed data, training data, or the like is provided via a connection terminal 2 with another electronic game machine. Various data can be exchanged and enjoyed. Of course, character data, display data, and the like can be exchanged via the connection terminal 2.

[0029]

As described above, the invention according to claim 1 has a terminal plate attached to the electronic device main body, and the terminal plate has a plurality of elastic conductive members and a fixed holder attached thereto. Have been. The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state in which they are insulated from each other. The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member. Is projected. A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. The terminal cover has a storage portion for storing the holder body, and the storage portion has a protruding hole for protruding the distal end portion of the conductive member. A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction in which the terminal cover is separated from the fixed holder, so that the conductive member is stored in the storage portion. Therefore, the conductive member does not come into contact with the player's hand or clothes, and the generation of a surge voltage and the entry of noise can be reliably prevented. Further, when the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the elastic force of the elastic member, the distal end of the conductive member is configured to project from the projecting hole. By merely opposing the terminal cover of the electronic apparatus main body and pressing them against each other, there is an effect that both the conductive members can be brought into contact with each other in a pressed state to be surely and easily connected.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 has a terminal plate attached to the electronic device main body, and a plurality of elastic conductive members and a fixed holder are attached to the terminal plate. The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state in which they are insulated from each other. The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member. Is projected. A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. The terminal cover has a storage portion for storing the holder body, and the storage portion has a protruding hole for protruding the distal end portion of the conductive member. A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction in which the terminal cover is separated from the fixed holder, so that the conductive member is stored in the storage portion. Therefore, the conductive member does not come into contact with the player's hand or clothes, and the generation of a surge voltage and the entry of noise can be reliably prevented. Further, when the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the elastic force of the elastic member, the distal end of the conductive member is configured to project from the projecting hole. By merely opposing the terminal cover of the electronic apparatus main body and pressing them against each other, there is an effect that both the conductive members can be brought into contact with each other in a pressed state to be surely and easily connected. Further, the terminal cover is provided so as to be able to be pushed by the terminal cover of another electronic apparatus main body, and the terminal cover is provided with a fitting concave portion and a fitting convex portion,
When the terminal cover of another electronic device main body is opposed to the terminal cover, the fitting concave portion can be securely fitted to the fitting convex portion of the other electronic device main body side, and The part can be securely fitted to the fitting recess on the other electronic device main body side. When both terminal covers are pushed in with the terminal cover of the other electronic device main body facing the terminal cover, both corresponding conductive members are connected with resiliency. It is possible to provide a connection terminal capable of reliably and easily connecting the electronic device devices to each other.

In the invention according to claim 3, an odd number of conductive members are arranged on a straight line, and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the conductive member located at the center. Among the symmetrically arranged conductive members, the symmetrically corresponding conductive members are electrically connected to each other. With the configuration described above, there is an effect that the corresponding connection terminals can be connected to each other in a state where both electronic device main bodies are arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the respective connection terminal center portions.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4, even or more than four conductive members are arranged on a straight line, and are arranged symmetrically with the center thereof as the center of symmetry. Among the symmetrically arranged conductive members, the symmetrically corresponding conductive members are electrically connected to each other. With the configuration described above, there is an effect that the corresponding connection terminals can be connected to each other in a state where both electronic device main bodies are arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the respective connection terminal center portions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of a connection terminal of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an electronic apparatus main body to which the present invention is applied, and is a perspective view showing a state where a terminal cover is pushed in.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a case where a connection terminal according to the present invention is attached to an electronic apparatus main body.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the terminal cover of the connection terminal according to the present invention is pushed in.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the terminal cover of the connection terminal according to the present invention is pushed back.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view when a connection terminal according to the present invention is connected to a connection terminal of another electronic apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a plan view when a connection terminal according to the present invention is connected to a connection terminal of another electronic apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic device main body 2 Connection terminal 3 Terminal board 4 Relay terminal 5 Relay terminal 6 Relay terminal 7a Conductive member 7b Conductive member 7c Conductive member 9 Fixed holder 11a Holder body 11b Holder body 11c Holder body 12a Spring 12b Spring 13 terminal Cover 14 Edge 15 Storage section 16a Projection hole 16b Projection hole 16c Projection hole 17a Fitting recess 17b Fitting projection

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A connection terminal for an electronic apparatus, wherein the connection terminal has the following requirements. (B) A terminal plate to be attached to the electronic apparatus main body. (B) The terminal plate is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members. (C) A fixed holder is attached to the terminal plate. (D) The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state of being insulated from each other. (E) The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member, and the tip of the conductive member projects from the tip of the holder body. (F) A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. (G) The terminal cover has a storage section for storing the holder body. (H) The storage section has a protruding hole for protruding a tip end of the conductive member. (I) A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction to be separated from the fixed holder to accommodate the conductive member. Be stored in the department. (V) When the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the resilience of the resilient member, the tip of the conductive member protrudes from the protruding hole. 2. A connection terminal for an electronic apparatus, which has the following requirements. (B) A terminal plate to be attached to the electronic apparatus main body. (B) The terminal plate is provided with a plurality of elastic conductive members. (C) A fixed holder is attached to the terminal plate. (D) The fixed holder has a holder body for inserting the respective conductive members in a state of being insulated from each other. (E) The holder body has an opening at its tip and is formed shorter than the conductive member, and the tip of the conductive member projects from the tip of the holder body. (F) A terminal cover is provided on the fixed holder so as to be able to be pushed in. (G) The terminal cover has a storage section for storing the holder body. (H) The storage section has a protruding hole for protruding a tip end of the conductive member. (I) A resilient member is provided between the fixed holder and the terminal cover, and the resilient force of the resilient member urges the terminal cover in a direction to be separated from the fixed holder to accommodate the conductive member. Be stored in the department. (V) When the terminal cover is pushed into the fixed holder against the resilience of the resilient member, the tip of the conductive member protrudes from the protruding hole. (F) The terminal cover is provided so as to be pushed by a terminal cover of another electronic apparatus main body. (Iii) The terminal cover is provided with a fitting concave portion and a fitting convex portion. (W) When the terminal cover of another electronic device main body is opposed to the terminal cover, the fitting concave portion is fitted with the fitting convex portion on the other electronic device main body side, and the fitting convex portion is formed. To be fitted with the fitting concave portion on the other electronic device main body side. (F) When both terminal covers are pushed in with the terminal cover of the other electronic device main body facing the terminal cover, both corresponding conductive members are resiliently connected to each other. . 3. The connection terminal of an electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connection terminal has the following requirements. (A) The plurality of conductive members are such that an odd number of conductive members are arranged on a straight line. (B) The plurality of conductive members are symmetrically arranged with the conductive member located at the center thereof as the center of symmetry. (C) Among the conductive members symmetrically arranged, the conductive members corresponding to each other are electrically connected to each other. 4. The connection terminal of an electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connection terminal has the following requirements. (A) The plurality of conductive members include an even number of four or more conductive members arranged on a straight line. (B) The plurality of conductive members are symmetrically arranged with the center thereof as a center of symmetry. (C) Among the conductive members symmetrically arranged, the conductive members corresponding to each other are electrically connected to each other.