KR20020005129A - Apparatus for loading/unloading of module for notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A module connection/disconnection device for a notebook computer is provided so that connectors can be stably connected and connection failure of a module and mis-operation can be prevented, by fixing the module without applying force to the connector of the module. CONSTITUTION: A stopper lever(20) is connected by a hinge to one side of a bay unit(B) where a module(M) is positioned. A latch(30) is connected to the stopper lever(20) to be laterally moved by the stopper lever(20), and inserted into or separated from a fixing groove(MH) formed at the side portion of the module(M), for fixing and releasing the module(M). A latch spring(40) is installed between the latch(30) and a base(10) for applying an elastic force to the latch(30). In addition, an eject lever(50) is connected to the base(10) by a hinge, and protruded from the front portion of the base(10) during the operation of the stopper level(20), for disconnecting the module(M). An eject lever spring(60) is installed between the eject lever(50) and the base(10) for applying an elastic force to the eject lever(50). An eject arm(70) is disposed at the base(10), for pushing the module(M) to the front portion of the base(10) when the eject lever(50) is protruded from the front portion.

Description

Module detachable device for notebook computer {APPARATUS FOR LOADING / UNLOADING OF MODULE FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER}

The present invention relates to a module detachable device for a notebook computer, and more particularly, to a module detachable device for a notebook computer having a structure capable of fixing the module without applying any force to the connector of the module.

Notebook computers may have integrated modules such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, but in general, slices equipped with a module detachable device for detaching and using each module may be connected to each other through a docking system. It is supposed to.

1 is a plan view showing a module detachment device for a notebook computer according to the prior art, referring to the conventional module detachment device described above, when the module (M ') is pushed into the bay portion (B') of the slice latch 1 ) Is inserted into the insertion groove formed on the side of the module (M ') to fix the position of the module (M').

Subsequently, when the module M 'is to be removed, the knob is operated to release the fixing of the module M' by the latch 1, and the connector of the module M 'and the module connector of the slice are released. The module M 'protrudes out of the slice by means of two eject springs 3, 5 installed in the slice so as to be located in between.

In the above, reference numeral 7, which is not described, denotes a latch holder for supporting the latch 1, and reference numeral 9 denotes a latch spring for providing an elastic force to the latch 1.

However, the above-described conventional module detachable device for notebook computer is applied to the elastic force of each of the eject springs 3 and 5 because the module is always pushed outward by the two eject springs 3 and 5. Due to the influence of the connection between each connector becomes unstable, poor connection of the module (M ') is frequently generated, resulting in poor system operation, such as the function of the module (M') is not performed properly There was a problem.

In addition, the conventional module detachable device has a difference in the elastic force of the two eject springs (3) (5), that is, when each of the eject springs (3) (5) has a different elastic force each eject spring (3) (5) is a difference in the force to push the module (M '), the module (M') is mounted in a twisted state to one side, so that the connector of the module (M ') module of the slice There was a problem that the connection was badly connected to the connector for the twisted state.

In addition, in the above-described conventional module detachable device for notebook computer, when the latch 1 is operated to remove the module M ', the module M' suddenly pops up by the elastic force of each eject spring 3 and 5. When the notebook computer is located at a high place such as a desk, an accident occurs that the module M 'falls to the floor, thereby causing an expensive module M' to be seriously damaged.

The object of the present invention devised in view of the above problems is that the module can be fixed without applying any force to the connector of the module, so that the connection state of each connector is stabilized and the connection of the module is poor. It is to provide a module detachable device for a notebook computer to prevent this.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a module detachable device for a notebook computer to prevent accidental accidents such as expensive module falling to the floor by preventing the module from popping out suddenly when the module is removed.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a module detachable device for a notebook computer that can be replaced by a different module even when the system of the notebook computer is running by implementing a hot swap (Hot Swap) function for the module detachment. .

1 is a plan view showing a module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the prior art,

2 is a plan view of a slice to which a module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention is applied;

3 is a plan view showing in detail a module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention;

4 is a plan view showing a stopper lever according to the present invention;

5 is a plan view showing a latch according to the present invention,

6 is a plan view showing an eject lever according to the present invention;

7 is a plan view showing an ejector arm according to the present invention;

8 is a plan view showing a state in which the module is inserted into the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention;

9 is a plan view showing a first step for removing the module in the module detachment device for notebook computer according to the present invention,

10 is a plan view illustrating a second step for removing a module from the module detachment apparatus for a notebook computer according to the present invention.

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

10: base 11, 13: first, second release prevention pin

20: stopper lever 21: operation tool

23: latch insertion groove 25: stopper projection

30: latch 31: latch

40: latch spring 50: eject lever

51: stopper sliding hole 53: module shear support

55, 57: first and second departure prevention hole 59: insertion hole

60: ejector bus spring 70: ejector arm

71: module rear end support 73: engaging projection

80: module guide 90: hot swap switch

100: cover B: bay

M: module

In order to achieve the object of the present invention as described above, the stopper lever hinged to be rotated left and right by the user to one side of the bay portion in which the module is seated in the base, and is coupled to the stopper lever to be moved left and right linearly by the stopper lever A latch for fixing and releasing a module position, a latch spring installed between the latch and the base to provide an elastic force to the latch, and hinged to the base to be rotated back and forth by the stopper lever to remove the module. When the stopper lever is operated, an eject lever that protrudes forward of the base, an eject lever which is installed between the eject lever and the base to provide elastic force to the eject lever, and installed on the base so as to be linearly moved back and forth by the eject lever. And the rear end upwards to support the rear end of the module. When the protruding module rear end support is formed and the eject lever is protruded forward, the module detachable device for a notebook computer is provided, including an eject arm which moves together with the eject lever and pushes the module forward of the base.

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

2 is a plan view of a slice to which a module detachment device for a notebook computer according to the present invention is applied, FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the module detachment device for a notebook computer according to the present invention in detail, and FIG. 4 is a stopper lever according to the present invention. 5 is a plan view showing a latch according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an eject lever according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an ejection arm according to the present invention. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which the module is inserted into the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention, Figures 9 and 10 are respectively removed from the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention. The first and second steps are shown in plan view.

2 to 10, the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention is hinged so as to be rotated left and right by a user on one side of the bay part B on which the module M is seated in the base 10. The combined stopper lever 20 and the stopper lever 20 are coupled to the stopper lever 20 so as to be linearly moved by the stopper lever 20 so as to be inserted into and separated from the fixing grooves MH formed on the side surfaces of the module M. A latch 30 for fixing and releasing the position of M), a latch spring 40 provided between the latch 30 and the base 10 to provide an elastic force to the latch 30, and the stopper lever ( 20 is hinged to the base 10 so as to be rotated back and forth to operate the stopper lever 20 for removal of the module (M) is a fan-shaped eject lever (50) protruding forward of the base (10) ), And is installed between the eject lever 50 and the base 10 Eject traversing spring (60) providing elastic force to the lever (50), and is installed on the base (10) so as to be linearly moved back and forth by the eject lever 50, the rear end upwards to support the rear end of the module (M) When the ejection lever 50 is formed to protrude forward and the eject lever 50 protrudes forward, the eject arm is moved together with the eject lever 50 to push the module M toward the front of the base 10. It comprises 70.

In the above, the front end of the stopper lever 20 is formed with an operating tool 21 protruding forward to facilitate the operation by the user.

In addition, the stopper lever 20 is formed with a latch insertion groove 23 through which the latch 30 is inserted, and the latch 30 moves left and right according to the operation of the stopper lever 20 in the latch 30. At the same time, the latch 31 is caught by the body of the stopper lever 20 to prevent the latch 30 from being separated.

In addition, the module guide 80 for guiding the movement of the module (M) so that the module (M) is linearly moved without being twisted when the module (M) is inserted and removed on one side of the base (B) of the base (10) Is fixed.

Here, in the latch 31 of the latch 30, a rod-shaped spring mounting hole 33 for mounting the latch spring 40 is extended, and the module guide 80 has a spring mounting hole 33 A support piece 81 is inserted and supported so that the latch spring 40 is installed between the latch 31 of the latch 30 and the module guide 80.

In addition, the stopper lever 20 is provided with a stopper protrusion 25 protruding downward, and the stopper protrusion 25 is inserted into the eject lever 50 so as to slide and at the same time, the position fixing part 51a and the A stopper for positioning and fixing the position of the eject lever 50 through the stopper protrusion 25 according to the operation of the stopper lever 20. Sliding hole 51 is formed.

In addition, the front end of the eject lever 50 is protruded upwards to prevent the module (M) from jumping forward when the module (M) is removed to support the front end of the module (53) 53 Is formed.

In addition, the first release prevention hole 55 and the second departure prevention hole 57 having the same shape as the rotational trajectory of the eject lever 50 are formed in the eject lever 50 with a predetermined interval therebetween, and the base 10 is slidably inserted into each of the first and second departure prevention holes 55 and 57 to prevent the eject lever 50 from being separated and at the same time, to protrude forward of the eject lever 50. Restriction of the first escape prevention pin 11 and the second escape prevention pin 13 is formed.

In addition, the ejection lever 50 has an insertion hole 59 formed at a predetermined position, and the ejection arm 70 has an ejection arm 70 connected to the ejection lever 50 so as to be interlocked with the ejection lever 50. Coupling protrusions 73 to be inserted are formed.

In addition, the ejector reversing spring 60 is a torsion spring that is fixed to the base 10 to be positioned in contact with the rear end of the ejector 50 and generates a force pushing the ejector 50 to the front side.

In addition, the ejection arm 70 is supported by the ejection arm bracket 75 and the plurality of guide pieces 77 fixed to the base 10, respectively, and is installed to guide the linear motion thereof, and the ejection arm bracket ( 75 is coupled to the eject arm 70 by a guide protrusion 75a inserted into the guide hole 70a having a slot shape formed in the eject arm 70.

In addition, one side of the bay B of the base 10 detects whether the module M is attached or detached by contacting the eject lever 50 when the eject lever 50 is rotated back and forth, and thus, a hot swap board. Hot Swap Switch 90 is transmitted to the control unit of the notebook computer body through the 91.

Module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention configured as described above is operated as follows.

First, when the module M is pushed into the bay portion B of the base 10 as shown in FIG. 8, the chamfer portion of the module M pushes the latch 30 to the right and the module M is pushed. It is inserted into the bay portion B.

Subsequently, when the module M is completely inserted into the bay B, the connector MC of the module M is coupled to the module connector SC1 of the slice, and the latch 30 is latch spring 40. It is moved back to the left by the elastic force of the) is inserted into the fixing groove (MH) formed on the side of the module (M).

As a result, the module M is fixed to the position by the latch 30 in a state in which no force is applied to the connector MC.

Thereafter, when the use of the module M is finished and the module M is to be removed from the bay B of the base 10, the operation tool 21 of the stopper lever 20 may be pushed to the right. .

As shown in FIG. 9, when the operating tool 21 of the stopper lever 20 is pushed to the right as described above, the stopper lever in the position fixing part 51a of the stopper sliding hole 51 of the eject lever 50 is shown. As the stopper protrusion 25 of 20 is moved to the positioning part 51b of the stopper sliding hole 51, the position fixing of the eject lever 50 is released, so that the eject lever 50 has an eject traverse spring 60. Due to the elastic force of the base 10 will be slightly protruded.

At this time, as the eject lever 50 protrudes forward, the eject lever 50 is separated from the hot swap switch 90 so that the hot swap signal by the hot swap switch 90 is controlled through the hot swap board 91. Is passed to.

At the same time, the latch 30 is also moved to the right by the stopper lever 20, and the positional fixation of the module M by the latch 30 is released.

As described above, when the eject lever 50 slightly protrudes toward the front of the base 10 and the first step for removing the module M is completed, the user may have a module shear support 53 formed at the front end of the eject lever 50. Hold and pull the eject lever 50 further forward.

As such, when the eject lever 50 is pulled forward as shown in FIG. 10, the eject lever 50 is rotated in the clockwise direction so as to protrude further toward the front of the base 10. By the movement, the ejection arm 70 coupled through the insertion hole 59 and the coupling protrusion 73 of the eject lever 50 is advanced.

As described above, when the eject arm 70 is advanced, the module M whose rear end is supported by the module rear end support 71 of the eject arm 70 is advanced together with the eject arm 70 and the base 10 is moved. Will protrude forward.

In this case, the eject lever 50 is formed of the first escape prevention pin 11 and the second escape prevention pin 13 which are slidably coupled to the first escape prevention hole 55 and the second escape prevention hole 57. By this action, the departure from the base 10 is prevented and at the same time, the degree of protrusion toward the base 10 is limited.

As described above, when the second step for removing the module M is completed, the user may grasp the module M and take it out of the bay part B of the base 10. Thereby, the removal operation | movement of said module M is completed.

Thereafter, the module M is inserted into the bay B of the base 10 without the eject lever 50 being returned to its original position while the eject lever 50 protrudes forward of the base 10. You may.

In this case, if the module M is pushed into the bay B of the base 10 and pushed to some extent, the module M is inserted until the first stage for detachment shown in FIG. As the operations generated in the first step for removing the module M occur in reverse, the module M is fixed to the bay part B by the latch 30.

At this time, the eject lever 50 is rotated counterclockwise to move to the inside of the base 10, so that the eject lever 50 is in contact with the hot swap switch 90, the hot swap signal by the hot swap switch 90 The hot swap board 91 is transferred to the controller of the notebook computer main body.

By the operation of the hot swap switch 90 as described above, the user can replace the module M with another even while the system of the notebook computer is operating.

In the above description, reference numeral 100 denotes a cover which is coupled to an upper side of the base 10 to form an appearance of a slice, and reference numeral SC2 is formed so as to be exposed to the upper side of the cover 100 so that the connector of the main body of the notebook computer The connector for a main body joined to the figure is shown.

As described above, the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention is capable of fixing the module M without applying any force to the connector MC of the module M, so that each connector MC ) The connection state of the SC1s is stabilized to prevent a poor connection of the module M, and thus an operation failure due to a poor connection of the module M is prevented.

In addition, in the present invention, when the module M is removed, the module M is not protruded suddenly by the module shear support 53 of the eject lever 50, so that the expensive module M is damaged to the floor or is damaged. There is an advantage that can be prevented in advance.

In addition, the module detachable device for a notebook computer according to the present invention is implemented by the hot swap switch 90 for generating a hot swap signal according to whether the contact with the eject lever 50, the hot swap function for the detachment of the module (M) is implemented It is advantageous to replace the module (M) with another while the system is in operation.

Claims (9)

A stopper lever hinged to be rotated left and right by the user on one side of the bay part in which the module is seated in the base, and a latch coupled to the stopper lever to move left and right linearly by the stopper lever to fix and release the position of the module; The latch spring is provided between the latch and the base to provide elasticity to the latch, and hinged to the base to be rotated back and forth by the stopper lever. When the stopper lever is operated to remove the module, the ejection protrudes forward of the base. An eject lever spring installed between the lever, the eject lever and the base to provide elastic force to the eject lever, and installed on the base so as to be linearly moved back and forth by the eject lever, and protruded upward to support the rear end of the module at the rear end thereof. Module rear end support is formed and eject lever When projecting in module installation device for a notebook computer, characterized in that while moving together with the eject lever, including the ejection arms to push the module in the front of the base. The method of claim 1, wherein the front end of the stopper lever module detachable device for a notebook computer, characterized in that the operation tool protruding forward to facilitate the operation by the user is formed. The body of the stopper lever according to claim 1, wherein a latch insertion groove is formed in the stopper lever through which the latch penetrates, and the latch is moved to the left and right according to the operation of the stopper lever. Detachable device for a notebook computer, characterized in that the engaging latch is formed. The stopper lever of claim 1, wherein the stopper protrusion protruding downward is inserted into the stopper lever, and the stopper protrusion is inserted to be slidably moved, and at the same time, the stopper protrusion is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with the position fixing portion and the position fixing portion. And a stopper sliding hole for fixing and releasing the position of the eject lever through the stopper protrusion according to the operation of the stopper lever. The method of claim 1, wherein the front end of the eject lever is detached module for notebook computer, characterized in that the module front end protruding upwards to prevent the module from popping forward when the module is removed to support the front end of the module is formed. Device. The ejection lever of claim 1, wherein at least one escape prevention hole having the same shape as the rotational trajectory of the eject lever is formed, and the base is inserted to be slidable in each of the escape prevention holes to prevent the ejection of the eject lever. At the same time, the module detachable device for a notebook computer, characterized in that the release prevention pin is formed to limit the degree of protrusion of the eject lever toward the front. The module detachable device of claim 1, wherein a module guide is installed at one side of the bay portion of the base to guide linear movement of the module when the module is inserted and removed. The notebook computer module of claim 1, wherein an insertion hole is formed at a predetermined position in the eject lever, and a coupling protrusion is formed in the ejection arm to insert the ejection arm into the insertion hole so as to interlock with the eject lever. Detachable device. 2. The hot swap switch of claim 1, wherein a side of the bay portion of the base detects whether the module is attached or detached through contact with the eject lever when the eject lever is rotated back and forth and is transmitted to a controller. Module removable device for laptop computer.