JPS60185284A - Cartridge for computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the conversion of software, the expansion of a memory, etc. and to store a cartridge efficiently by loading an IC parts holding means to a case and connecting the IC parts to a circuit pattern of a substrate. CONSTITUTION:The cartridge 1 is loading to a slot 3 of a computer body 2, which is provided with a keyboard 4. The outer frame of the cartridge 1 is constituted of a case 5 and a cover 6 to be used also as a holding means, the circuit substrate 7 and a receptacle 8 as a connecting means are arranged in its inside and a circuit pattern is wired on the substrate 7 and connected to the body 2. After setting up the IC parts 12 on the cover 6, the parts 12 is opposed to the receptacle 8 in an opening part 9 of the case 5 and then the cover 6 is engaged with the case 5. Consequently, the parts 12 is completely engaged with the receptacle 8 and their terminals 10, 13 are contacted with each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a ROM used in connection with a computer main body;
The present invention relates to a cartridge that contains integrated circuit components such as a RAM and is detachable from the main body.

Conventional Structure and Problems The cartridge attached to a computer contains a ROM or RAM, which is an integrated circuit component, and is widely used for expanding various software or memory functions. This kind of cartridge has ROM or R for each cartridge.
The AM is built-in and is fixed to the circuit board inside the cartridge nozzle by soldering or the like. Therefore, when connecting a cartridge to the computer main body and utilizing various software, it is necessary to use an RO that corresponds to the content of each software.
The cartridge containing M needed to be replaced. Therefore, as the variety of software increases, it is natural that a user will own a large number of cartridges. As the number of cartridges increases, the storage space and the cost of stocking the cartridges also tend to increase.

Purpose of the Invention The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems by preparing a cartridge configured so that integrated circuit parts (such as ROM or RAM) can be replaced, and by preparing a cartridge configured to allow replacement of integrated circuit parts (such as ROM or RAM). The aim is to enable software conversion, memory expansion, etc. by incorporating these into cartridges one after another, and to enable efficient storage.

Composition of the Invention The cartridge for a combiator according to the present invention includes a circuit board having a circuit pattern, a connection means electrically connected to the circuit pattern, an integrated circuit component having a structure that can be coupled to the connection means, and an integrated circuit component that is independent of the connection means. a holding means for holding the integrated circuit component; and a case containing the circuit board and the connecting means; It is configured to be incorporated into a cartridge.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Examples of the present invention will be described below. In FIG. 1, cartridge 1 is in slot 3 of computer main body 2.
is installed on. The computer main body 2 has a keyboard 4
It is comprised of a circuit that includes a CPU inside.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer casing of the cartridge 1 is composed of a case 5 and a case lid 6 which also serves as a holding means to be described later. Inside the cartridge 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a circuit board 7 and a receptacle 8 serving as a connecting means are arranged. The circuit board 7 is printed with a circuit pattern (not shown), and one end thereof is connected to the computer body 2 when the cartridge 1 is inserted into the slot 3 of the computer body 2 as shown in FIG. It is configured. A plurality of terminals 1o are arranged at equal pitches on both sides of the inner surface of the receptacle 8 exposed through the opening 9 of the case 5, and these terminals 10 are usually soldered or otherwise soldered so that they can be electrically connected to the circuit pattern of the circuit board 7. connected by. Further, the receptacle 8 is fixed to the circuit board 7 by an appropriate fastening method so as to be able to cope with the load in the longitudinal direction of the terminal 10 during insertion and removal. The opening 9 of the case 5 has a shape that can be fitted with a case lid 6 serving as a holding means, and protruding hooks for fixing the case lid 6 are provided with portions 11A and 11B. As shown in FIG. 5, the case lid 6 has a plurality of integrated circuit components 12 (ROM or RAM) that fit into the receptacle 6 and electrically connect to the terminals 10 when the case 5 is fitted. The terminal 13 of the terminal 13 is held exposed. Furthermore, case lid 6
The case lid 6 is provided with an end portion 14 for fixing to the case 5 and four portions 15A and 15B that engage with the hook portions 11A and 11B when the case lid 6 is fitted.

Further, the case lid 6 is attached to the case lid 6, and a display label 16 is affixed to the visible outer surface of the case lid 6 to clearly indicate the contents of the integrated circuit component 12.

Therefore, with the integrated circuit component 12 attached to the case lid 6, the case lid 6 places the integrated circuit component 12 facing the glue receptacle 8 in the opening 9 of the case 5 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the case lid 6 is fitted to the case 5. As a result, the integrated circuit component 12 is completely fitted into the receptacle 8 and the plurality of terminals 10 and 13 are connected to each other.
contact. At this time, the end portion 14 of the case lid 6 is inserted into the case 6, and the recessed portions 15A and 15B are securely engaged with the hook portions 11A and 11B. after that,
The case 5 and the case lid 6 can be handled as one unit like the conventional cartridge 1, and at the same time, the display label 16 corresponding to the contents of the integrated circuit component 12 on the case lid 6 indicates the contents of the cartridge 1. become. Therefore, by preparing various cases similar to the case lid 6 equipped with the integrated circuit component 12, it is possible to create a configuration in which the use of the cartridge 1 can be changed in various ways simply by attaching and detaching it to a specific case 5. Become. Note that the above-mentioned integrated circuit component 12 and the receptacle 8 which is a connection means are connected to each other.
In this embodiment, a contact method is adopted in which the respective terminals 10 and 13 are fitted together, but a method of face-to-face contact without fitting may also be adopted.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description, the present invention provides the following effects.

(1) Prepare a large number of holding means holding integrated circuit components,
By preparing only one case with a connecting means, a variety of products can be prepared, and costs can be reduced.

(2) Furthermore, since the holding means with integrated circuit components can be stored and housed in a relatively small volume compared to conventional cartridges, the space efficiency of the storage container can be improved.

(3) Since a display label corresponding to the contents of the integrated circuit components is pasted on the case lid, the contents can be easily checked when replacing the integrated circuit components, making handling extremely easy.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a computer cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention installed in a computer, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the cartridge, and Fig. 3 shows the main part of the cartridge fully opened. 4 is a perspective view of the case lid with integrated circuit components attached, FIG. 5 is a side cross-section showing the state before the integrated circuit components are attached to the connecting means, and FIG. 6 is the side cross-section showing the state before the integrated circuit components are attached to the connection means. It is a side sectional view showing a state where it was attached to a means. 1...Cartridge, 6...Case, 6.
・Case lid, 7...Circuit board, 10...
・Terminal, 12...Integrated circuit component, 16...
Display label. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
Figure 4 U'-rs Figure 6

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A circuit board including a circuit pattern, a connecting means having a plurality of connecting terminals and connected to a predetermined pattern of the circuit board, and an integrated circuit arranged so as to be electrically coupled to the connecting means. A holding means configured at a position independent of the connecting means so that the circuit component and the integrated circuit component can be electrically connected to the connecting means, and having the integrated circuit component mounted thereon, the circuit board, and the connecting means built therein. . A computer cartridge, characterized in that it can be electrically connected to a circuit pattern on a circuit board through means that can be mechanically and detachably coupled to the holding means. (2) A circuit board including a circuit pattern, a connecting means having a plurality of connecting terminals and connected to a predetermined pattern of the circuit board, and an integrated circuit arranged so as to be electrically coupled to the connecting means. a case lid on which the integrated circuit component is mounted so that the integrated circuit component can be electrically connected to the connecting means; and a display label affixed to the outer surface of the case lid to clearly indicate the contents of the integrated circuit component; A cartridge for a computer, comprising a case that incorporates the circuit board and connection means and can be mechanically and detachably connected to the case lid.