KR100745248B1 - Receipt apparatus for computer module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for transmitting a module such as a removable CD ROM drive, FD drive housed in a housing,

Located in the side of the housing, the lever is provided with a button to perform a linear reciprocating motion by the user's operation; One end is engaged with the lever part at the core part of the housing, and the other end has a pressing part for pushing the housed module, and a reference point between the both ends is coupled to the housing, so that the lever part is straight A push unit in which the pressing unit reciprocates a predetermined section by a reciprocating motion; One end is engaged with the lever part at the inlet portion of the housing, and the other end is formed with a locking part to prevent the stored module from being separated, and a reference point between the both ends is coupled to the housing, so that the lever part is straight It is characterized in that the locking portion includes a locking portion for reciprocating rotation of the predetermined section by the reciprocating motion.

Computer module storage device according to the present invention by discharging the module in a manner to push the lock of the module at the same time with the push of a button at the same time, there is no problem of damage to the module, which is a problem when sending by the conventional spring, easy operation It is possible.

Description

Receipt apparatus for computer module

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional module storage device for computers.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a module housing for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a combined state of the module housing device for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a module housing device for a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a state diagram showing a process of inserting the module into the module housing device for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a state diagram showing the process of sending out the module in the module storage device for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic view showing a module housing device for a computer according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10, 160 ... Module 20 ... Bay

11 ... FD Drive 12 ... Guide                 

13, 161 ... module latch 21 ... bay body

14 ... module connector 15 ... module housing

21a ... Jamming hole 22, 131 ... Jamming part

23 ... button 22b ... button fastening hole

24, 132 ... spring 150 ... bottom shield

25 ... Bay connector 26 ... Outlet

110 ... Lever section 111 ... Button

112 Push section drive section 113 Lock section drive section

120 Push section 121 Press section

122 ... Lever coupling 123, 133a ... Reference point

130 ... lock 133 ... lock drive

140 ... housing 141 ... storage connector

142, 143 ... standard projection 144 ... locking hole

112 ... Push Button

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a module storage device for a computer, and more particularly, to a computer module storage device that can unlock and push a module with a single button operation.                         

Computer module enclosures are often used in portable computers, such as notebook computers, because they are difficult to mount all the necessary peripherals.

That is, due to space constraints, only necessary peripheral devices are mounted on the computer system and other peripheral devices are connected and used by using a separate device such as a bay as necessary. In this case, since most of the peripheral devices are designed as detachable modules, the peripheral devices can be attached to or detached from the computer system.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional module housing device for computers.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional computer module accommodating device includes a module catching part 13 positioned at a side of a module 10; If the module 10 is located at the side of the bay 20 and the module 10 is accommodated, the module 10 is engaged with the module catching part 13, and the module 10 is not locked by the catching part 22. ) Is made up of a sending section 26 for sending out to the bay 20.

In more detail, the module 10 having the module latching portion 13 is generally formed in a form in which peripheral devices such as an FD drive or a CD-ROM drive are installed in the module housing 15 so as to be easily carried. It is configured, in addition to the module engaging portion 13 of the side is provided with a module connector (14). In FIG. 1, the FD drive 11 module is configured, and the guide 12 is additionally provided on the side of the FD drive 11 to easily accommodate the bay 20.

The bay 20 is a member in which the module 10 is accommodated, and for this purpose, a predetermined space is formed therein, and in addition, some components are attached for use of the module.

First, a bay connector 25 corresponding to the module connector 14 is provided to enable communication between the module and the computer main body, and the bay connector 25 is inserted into the bay connector 25 adjacent to the bay connector 25. The sending part 26 which sends the said module from a bay is provided. Here, the sending part 26 is provided with an elastic means such as a spring therein, and when the module is pushed in when there is no external force to send the module. Since the dispensing action of the dispensing part 26 always works, it is necessary to suppress the dispensing action when the module is used, and the engaging part 22 located at the side of the bay performs this role.

The locking portion 22 is formed to be inclined toward the inlet side of the bay, and is formed to be inclined at the inner side thereof to be engaged with the module locking portion 13 of the module. In other words, the structure is not suppressed at the time of storing the module, but the feeding is suppressed so that the module is not sent out unless the locking portion 22 is unlocked. To this end, the locking portion 22 should always protrude into the bay unless an external force is applied, which is possible by the spring 24 installed on one side of the locking portion.

On the other hand, in order to send out the stored module, it is necessary to remove the locking portion 22 caught in the module locking portion 13 of the module, which is made by the button 23 located at the bottom of the bay. The locking portion 22 is formed with a button fastening hole 22b to which the button 23 is fastened, and the center portion is fastened to the bay body 21 to become an operation reference point.                         

The bay body 21 forms a space in which the module 10 is accommodated, and a dispensing part 26 is provided at the side thereof, and a catching part 22 is installed at the other side thereof, and the catching part for the catching part 22 is provided. The hole 21a is also formed.

Looking at the operation method, when the FD drive is to be stored in the bay for use, the FD drive module is accommodated by overcoming the spring pressure of the discharge portion of the bay, after which the lock is locked by the engaging portion to enable the use of the FD drive. When the FD drive module is to be sent out after use, the locking part is removed by manipulating the button 23 located below the bay body. When the engaging portion is removed, the module is sent out by the elasticity of the compressed spring of the sending part.

However, in such a method, when the module is accommodated, pressure must be applied to overcome the elastic force of the sending part, and when the sending is performed suddenly by the elastic force of the sending part, when the external peripheral device sensitive to impact is used as a module, It may cause breakage.

Of course, to prevent this may be provided with a button for releasing the lock and a button for pushing the module, respectively, in this case there is a problem inconvenient operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a module storage device for a computer that enables a dispensing method for discharging by applying pressure instead of a dispensing method by an elastic means such as a spring. The purpose.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is provided with a module housing in the device for receiving a module such as a removable CD ROM drive, FD drive,

Located in the side of the module housing, the lever portion for performing a linear reciprocating motion by the user's operation; It is characterized in that it comprises a pressing means for engaging the one end of the lever portion at the deep portion of the module housing to push the module out of the module housing by the operation of the lever portion.

Here, the pressing means includes a lever contact portion engaged with the lever portion; A pressing unit for pushing the module housed in the opposite end of the lever contact unit; And a reference point positioned between the lever contacting portion and the pressing portion and coupled to the module housing to allow the pressing portion to reciprocally rotate in a predetermined section by a linear reciprocating movement of the lever portion. It is preferable to further include a lock to prevent the movement of the module in the state.

On the other hand, the locking portion and the lever contact portion engaging the lever portion; A catching part for fixing the housed module at one end opposite to the lever contact part; Preferably between the lever contact portion and the engaging portion is coupled to the module housing and the reference point for the locking portion reciprocating rotation of the predetermined section by a linear reciprocating movement of the lever portion, the locking portion comprises a lever portion by the user In the absence of manipulation, it is preferable to include elastic means for positioning in a basically protruding state.

On the other hand, the lever unit preferably further includes an elastic means for returning to the original position when there is no user operation, the elastic means is preferably a spring.

In addition, the lever unit further comprises a side friction means for smooth manual operation, it is preferable to further include a push button that can be operated in the front portion of the module housing.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a module housing for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the computer module accommodating device according to the present embodiment is located on the side of the housing 140, the lever is provided with a button 111 which is a friction means to perform a linear reciprocating motion by the user's operation Section 110; One end is engaged with the lever part 110 at the deep portion of the housing 140, and the other end is formed with a pressing part 121 for pushing the housed module, and the reference point 123 between the both ends. ) Is coupled to the housing, the push unit 120 to the reciprocating rotation of the pressing section 121 by a linear reciprocating motion of the lever unit 110; One end is engaged with the lever unit 110 at the inlet portion of the housing 140, and the other end has a locking portion 131 is formed to prevent the stored module from being separated, and the reference point 133a between the both ends. ) Is coupled to the housing 140, and the locking portion 131 is composed of a locking portion 130 to reciprocally rotate the predetermined section by a linear reciprocating motion of the lever unit 110.

In more detail, the lever unit 110 includes a button 111 for allowing a user to operate; A push unit driver 112 having one end engaged with the push unit 120; One end of the locking unit 130 is composed of a locking unit 113 is engaged.

In the present embodiment, the push unit driver 112 is formed as a wide hole so that one end of the push unit 120 is movable to be movable, and the lock unit driver 113 is in contact with the lock unit 130. It has a rectangular protrusion shape inclined at one side so as to enable linear motion.

The push part 120 may include a lever part fastening part 122 having a protrusion shape that is fastened to the push part driving part 112 of the lever part; A pressing part 121 formed at an opposite end of the lever part fastening part 122; It consists of a reference point 123 which is a reference of the module delivery action between the lever engaging portion and the pressing portion. Here, the reference point 123 is preferably formed as a hole.

The locking unit 130 has a catching portion 131 to prevent unwanted separation of the housed module; The locking unit driver 133 is configured to remove the locking unit 131 by a user's operation.

In this embodiment, the locking unit 131 and the locking unit driving unit 133 are configured separately, and the spring 132 is additionally installed in the locking unit 131 to protrude toward the module storage space when no external force is applied. It is configured to, but it is also possible to arrange the spring in an appropriate position after the engaging portion 131 and the engaging portion driving unit 133 is configured integrally.

The lever unit 110, the push unit 120, and the lock unit 130 described above are all installed in a housing 140 in which a module storage space is formed, and the locking portion 131 is formed on the inner side of the housing 140. The lock hole 144 which is accessible) is formed, and the reference protrusion 143, which is an operating standard of the lock unit 130, is formed. In addition, the push unit 120 is mounted, and the reference protrusion 142 which is a reference of the operation and the receiving connector 141 is connected to the connector of the stored module is provided.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a combined state of the module housing device for a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Looking at it, it can be seen that the push unit 120 and the locking unit 130 are engaged with the lever unit 110 to interlock and move.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the push part 120 and the lock part 130 and the entire lower surface of the housing 140 are covered to firmly bind the push part and the lock part to the housing, and the module is attached and detached. It is preferable to further include a bottom shield 150 to facilitate the.

In addition, it is preferable to install a spring at the end of the lever part 110 to return to the basic position which does not affect the push part and the locking part when there is no user's manipulation.

The operation of the computer module accommodating device of the present invention having such a configuration will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.                     

First, FIG. 5 illustrates an operation when inserting a module. Referring to FIG. 5, the lever unit 110 has no movement, and the module locking unit 161 provided in the module 161 into which the locking unit 131 is inserted. It can be seen that the recessed inward by the) and protrudes again to be caught by the module catching portion 161. That is, there is no movement of the lever portion in the insertion process of the module 160, and thus there is no movement of the push portion.

6 illustrates an operation of sending out a module. When the user pulls out the button 111, the lever unit 110 moves, and accordingly, the push unit and the lock unit also operate. In detail, since the push part is fastened to the push part driving part including the wide hole, the push part does not immediately react due to the clearance due to the wide hole when the lever part is operated. On the contrary, since the locking part directly contacts the locking part driving part, the locking part with the locking part driving part immediately reacts when the lever part is moved. Therefore, when the button 111 is flipped by the user, the locking portion which first operates to lock the module stored therein is removed, and then the push portion operates to send the module 160 out by the pressing portion.

For reference, the reference point of the locking portion and the reference point of the push portion are preferably disposed at a position closer to the engaging portion 131 and the pressing portion 121 side than the lever portion side to move with a small force using the principle of the lever. .

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a module housing device for a computer according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and it can be seen that the push button 112 is formed on the front surface of the lever unit 110. The push button 112 is located at the front and has the same function as the button 111 of the side. This makes it easier for the user to send the module.

In addition, the pressing unit and the lever unit may be configured to move integrally or in a straight line, and then a push button may be generated on the rear side, and then the storage of the module may be determined by the operation of the push button.

As described above, the computer module accommodating device according to the present invention sends out the module by pushing the lock of the module at the same time as the width of the product with a single button operation, thereby causing a problem of damage to the module, which is a problem when sending by a conventional spring. It is easy to operate.

Claims (9)

In the device housing the module, such as a removable CD ROM drive, FD drive is provided, Located in the side of the module housing, the lever portion for linear reciprocating motion; Pressing means for engaging the one end of the lever portion at the deep portion of the module housing to push the module out of the module housing by the operation of the lever portion Module storage device for a computer comprising a. The method of claim 1, The pressing means includes a lever contact portion engaged with the lever portion; A pressing unit for pushing the module housed in the opposite end of the lever contact unit; And a reference point positioned between the lever contact portion and the pressing portion and coupled with the module housing to allow the pressing portion to reciprocate in a predetermined section by linear reciprocating movement of the lever portion. The method of claim 1, And a locking unit for preventing movement of the module while the module is accommodated in the module housing. The method of claim 3, wherein The lock portion includes a lever contact portion engaged with the lever portion; A catching part for fixing the housed module at one end opposite to the lever contact part; And a reference point positioned between the lever contact part and the latching part and coupled to the module housing so that the latching part reciprocates in a predetermined section by linear reciprocating motion of the lever part. The method of claim 3, wherein And the locking part includes elastic means for positioning the lever part in a protruding state when there is no operation of the lever part. The method of claim 1, The lever unit further comprises a resilient means for returning to its original position if a separate pressing force is not maintained after the linear reciprocating motion. The method according to claim 5 or 6, And the elastic means is a spring. The method of claim 1, And the lever unit further comprises side friction means. The method of claim 1, The lever unit further comprises a push button that can be operated from the front portion of the module housing.

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