JPS61835A - Cartridge device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a cartridge device to and from which an IC element can be freely loaded and unloaded respectively by securing such a constitution that the IC element can be easily detached from a cartridge main body and also in parallel to a socket. CONSTITUTION:When the soft contents are changed, a cover 9 is replaced with another cover attached with an IC element. In this case, the rear edge parts of drive parts 16a and 16b are pushed simultaneously. Thus both parts 16a and 16b are turned with projected bars 17a and 17b used as fulcrums. As a result, the cover 9 is moved up for removal of an IC element 10 from a socket 6. In this case, the element 10 moves up in parallel to the socket 6. Therefore no deviated force is applied to plural contacts 5 of the socket 6. Thus these contacts 5 are never damaged.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a cartridge containing software that can be attached to a computer body and used for various entertainment games and educational purposes.

Structure of a conventional example and its problems A conventional cartridge device, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, has a cartridge body 1 that houses an air circuit board 2 on which an integrated circuit element capable of storing software is attached. . This cart spooling device is a case force~
Since the trisody main body 1, circuit board 2, and integrated circuit element are integrated, the user cannot replace the integrated circuit element with another software stored on it, and when he/she wants other software, a new cartridge is required. The disadvantage is that the equipment must be purchased.

Therefore, in order to eliminate this drawback, it has been considered to make the integrated circuit element removable from the cartridge body, so that when new software is desired, only a new integrated circuit element is purchased.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a cartridge device having a structure in which the above-mentioned integrated circuit element can be freely attached to and removed from a cartridge body.

Structure of the Invention The present invention includes a circuit board and a socket electrically connected to the circuit board built into a cartridge body, an opening formed in a wall surface of the cartridge body opposite to the socket, and an opening formed in the cartridge body. A lid body that becomes a part of the wall surface of the cartridge body by covering is provided, several integrated circuit elements to be coupled to the socket are placed on the inner surface of the lid body, and both sides of the lid body attached to the cartridge body are provided. , and push the lid upward from both sides so that the integrated circuit element can escape while remaining parallel to the socket.
≠This is a cartridge device equipped with a biasing drive piece, and the integrated circuit can be easily removed from the cartridge body without damaging the socket terminals. Further, an engaging means for preventing the lid from popping out is provided.

Description of examples Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the cartridge body 3 includes a circuit board 4 and a socket 6 having a plurality of contacts 5 electrically connected to the circuit board 4. An opening 7 is provided in the end face of the cartridge body 3, and the terminal portion of the circuit board 4 extends through the opening 7. The terminal portion of the circuit board 4 is inserted into the computer main body from the end face provided with the opening 7, and the terminal portion of the circuit board 4 is inserted into the socket of the computer main body.

The wall surface of the cartridge body 3 facing the socket 6 (
An opening 8 is also formed on the upper surface.

This opening 8 is formed by being recessed into the end surface of the cartridge body 3. A lid 9 which becomes a part of the wall surface of the cartridge body 3 by covering this opening is provided, and an integrated circuit component 10 coupled to the socket is attached to the inner surface of the lid 9. This integrated circuit module 1o may be a FROM or the like capable of storing software contents. Furthermore, a label 11 indicating the contents of the software is attached to the surface of the lid 9. Further, the terminals 12 of the integrated circuit system 10 are surrounded by a protective wall 13 . This is because there is a force that can cause electrostatic damage to the integrated circuit element 10 when a hand or the like touches the terminal 12.
The protective wall 13 protects the integrated circuit element 10 by preventing the terminals 12 from being touched by hands or the like.

The socket .theta. has outer walls 1+ and 16 in a double wall, connected at the lower end, and has a U-shaped cross section with an open upper end. The protective wall 13 is inserted between the walls 14 and 16.

The contacts 5 of the socket 6 are bent in a U-shape along the outer wall 14 to the outer wall 15, and are electrically connected to the circuit board 4 at the tip.

As shown in FIG. 6, driving pieces 1ea and 1eb are provided on both sides of the lid 9 to remove the lid 9 when it is attached to the cartridge body 3. These driving pieces 16a and 16b are protruding pieces 17a and 17b.
The tip thereof protrudes into the opening 8 so as to be located on the lower surface of the lid 9.

The drive piece 16a moves clockwise, and the spring 16b moves counterclockwise.

18b. Drive piece 16&.

The rear end of 16b is configured to abut on the strut horns 19a and 19b.

With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 3, when the integrated circuit device 10 attached to the lid 9 is connected to the socket 6 with the lid 9 removed, the results shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the surface of the lid 9 and the surface of the cartridge 3 are flush with each other. In this state, the cartridge device is inserted into the computer main body and used. If you want to change the contents of the software, you can prepare another lid to which an integrated circuit element is attached and replace the lid 9 that is currently attached. During this exchange, use your fingers to remove both moving parts 16a.

By pressing the rear end portions of 16b at the same time, both moving portions 16
1L and 16b are protrusions 17! The integrated circuit confectionery 10 can be removed from the socket 6 by rotating around L and 17b as a fulcrum and lifting the lid 9 as shown in FIG. At this time, since the integrated circuit element 1o rises while maintaining a parallel state with respect to the socket 6, uneven force is not applied to the plurality of contacts 6 of the socket 6, and damage to the contacts 6 of the socket 6 is prevented. do not have.

Note that if the drive pieces 16a, 16b are pushed too hard, the lid 9 may pop out with force. In order to prevent this, the structure shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be used. That is, a large through hole 20 is provided in the outer wall 16, and a small protrusion 21 that fits into the front packing through hole 20 is provided at the lower end of the protective wall 13. Then, when the lid 9 is about to pop out, the protrusion 21 engages with the edge of the through hole 2o, so the lid 9 stops in the state shown in FIG. 8. If the projection 21 is provided with an inclined surface or a spherical surface 22, by pulling the lid 9 by hand, the protective wall 13 or the outer wall 16 will bend, the projection 21 will come off the edge of the through hole 20, and the lid 9 can be removed. . This pop-out prevention mechanism does not have to be the one shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, for example,
0 may be provided on the protective wall 13 and the protrusions 21 may be provided on the outer wall, and various modifications can be considered.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the integrated circuit confectionery can be easily removed from the cartridge main body, and the integrated circuit confectionery can be pulled out while keeping it parallel to the socket, thereby preventing contact with the socket. It is possible to obtain a long-life device without applying any biased force to one side. Also,
Since a retaining means is provided to prevent the lid from popping out, even if the drive piece is pushed strongly, the lid will not pop out forcefully.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional cartridge device, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a cartridge device in an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the device, and Fig. 4 is a lid of the device. 5 and 6 are sectional front views of the same device, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are sectional front views of essential parts of a cartridge device in another embodiment of the present invention. 3...Cartridge body, 6...Socket,
8...Opening, 9...Lid, 1o...
...Integrated circuit confectionery, 16a, 16b...Drive piece,
4...Circuit board, 2°...Through hole, 21.
·····protrusion. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person
1 Figure? Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) By incorporating a circuit board and a socket electrically connected to the circuit board into the cartridge main body, forming an opening in the wall surface of the cartridge main body facing the socket, and covering this opening. , a lid is provided as a part of the wall surface of the cartridge body, an integrated circuit element coupled to the socket is attached to the inner surface of the lid, and the integrated circuit element is located on both sides of the lid attached to the cartridge body,
A cartridge device comprising a drive piece that urges the lid upward from both sides so that the integrated circuit element escapes from the socket while maintaining a parallel state. (2) By incorporating a circuit board and a socket electrically connected to the circuit board into the cartridge main body, forming an opening in the wall of the main body facing the socket, and covering this opening, A lid is provided which becomes a part of the wall surface of the cartridge body, an integrated circuit element coupled to the socket is attached to the inner surface of the lid, and the integrated circuit element is located on both sides of the lid attached to the cartridge body. A driving piece is provided for urging the lid upward from both sides so that the integrated circuit element escapes from the socket while maintaining a parallel state, and an engaging means for preventing the lid from popping out is provided between the lid and the cartridge body. A cartridge device equipped with