KR200296441Y1 - Portable data storage for USB-port - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable storage device, and relates to a portable data storage device using a USB port that can be inserted into the main body of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port of the portable storage device to increase the portability and storage of the user.

The present invention for this purpose, one side is provided with an open portion formed in a rectangular box shape, a USB port is provided on one side, a portable circuit consisting of a cover for covering the opening of the case, the printed circuit board is mounted a plurality of parts In the storage device, the case is formed in a rectangular enclosure shape, a protrusion hole for protruding the USB port is formed on one side, a guide rail for sliding the printed circuit board is formed on both sides of the inside, and the printed circuit board on the other side The insertion surface is formed is formed, the one side is formed with a slit extending from the open surface to the protruding hole side, and a plurality of engaging grooves are formed at the end of the slit to limit the movement of the printed circuit board; The printed circuit board is coupled to the case so as to be slidably movable by the guide rail, and is hinged to one side of the printed circuit board to be rotatable up and down so that the movement path is determined by the slit, and the printed circuit board is inserted into the locking groove. Fixing means is provided that is provided with a locking hinge for supporting the USB port to protrude to the outside of the projection hole by fixing the; The cover is characterized in that it is provided with a locking projection for closing the end of the slit extending from the open surface while closing the open surface of the case.

Accordingly, by allowing the USB port to be stored inside the outer case forming the outer shape, the USB port can be drawn out only when it is used, thereby making it more convenient for the user to carry and store and at the same time eliminate the worry of losing the cover. In addition, it is connected to the USB port and portable storage device can be combined with the user's general belongings (for example, mobile phone, key ring, etc.) to carry and store them as the general belongings. It is effective, and it is also possible to insert a memo sheet with the user's personal information in the case of the portable storage device so that the learner can contact the user when the portable storage device is lost. Insert photos or photos of other people (for example, entertainers, sports people, etc.) To suit a user's taste can decorate the appearance of the portable storage device can decorate the portable storage device in accordance with the taste of various users, there is an effect that prevents the loss.

Description

Portable data storage using USB port {Portable data storage for USB-port}

The present invention relates to a portable storage device, and more particularly, to a portable data storage device using a USB port that enables a user to insert a universal serial bus (USB) port of the portable storage device into a main body, thereby enhancing user portability and storage. It is about.

Recently, various portable storage media have emerged in order to meet the changing network environment and the demand for more convenient data storage and mobility, and to meet the demand of the new storage media, a high-capacity storage device using flash memory has been developed. Portable storage devices are emerging.

These portable storage devices have been purchased separately by some experts, but are now required for PCs or PDAs, such as bundled products that are bundled with PCs or as accessories of PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants). There is a trend that is gradually attached.

Accordingly, the market size of portable storage devices is expected to expand gradually. Such portable storage devices have been recognized as occupied by professionals who move large amounts of data such as graphic designers. Recently, data capacity such as multimedia files such as games and MP3s has been recognized. As it grows, the purchase of the general public is also increasing.

The biggest feature of these portable storage devices is that they can be easily connected without the need for a separate adapter, that the power supplied from the USB port is sufficient and does not require a separate power supply. It's compact and lightweight that can fit into your pocket.

Currently, many products with the above USB interface are released, and most peripheral devices connected to a PC, such as a printer, a scanner, a keyboard, a mouse, a joystick, a gamepad, a video camera, a still image camera, Modems, ISDN adapters, and Ethernet adapters can all be connected.

1 is a perspective view showing a portable data storage device according to the prior art.

As shown, the conventional portable storage device 1 has a structure in which a printed circuit board (not shown) is completely enclosed by an outer case 2, and the printed circuit board includes various memories (ROM and RAM) and a clock signal. A generator and an interrupt controller are mounted, and a USB port 3 connected to a printed circuit board is protruded on one side of the external case 2, and a USB port 3 protruding from the external case 2 is provided. Cover 4 is provided to download data from a peripheral device through the USB port 3, and upload the data stored in the memory to the peripheral device. .

As mentioned above, the portable storage device 1 is not only mobile and portable, but also easily connected to the PC through the USB port 3, unlike the hard disk built into the conventional PC body. It is advantageous in that it can be used, and when the user carries it, the user usually puts it in a pocket, a bag, etc. of the user, and withdraws it from a pocket, a bag, etc. that holds the portable storage device 1 in use. After the cover 4 is removed, the USB port 3 of the portable storage device 1 is connected to a USB interface of a computer.

However, when the portable storage device 1 is stored in the user's pocket or bag, and the portable storage device 1 is extracted from the user's pocket or bag during use, the USB port 3 of the portable storage device 1 is used. The cover 4 is easily lost, and the USB port 4 must be kept open. Therefore, when a foreign object such as dust enters the USB port 3 and is connected to the computer, the connection may be poor or impossible. There was a problem such as a case occurs.

In addition, when the user keeps only a portable storage device such as a pocket or a bag, since the user is stored together with other items, the user cannot easily find the portable storage device 1 and thus there is a problem in storage and use. When lost while carrying, there was a problem that the portable storage device 1 cannot be recovered to the user because there is no sign or phrase indicating the owner.

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, by allowing the USB port to be stored inside the outer case forming the outer appearance to draw out the USB port only when using it to enable more convenient carrying and storage for the user The cover can be removed at the same time, eliminating the concern, and portable data using the USB port, which is connected to the USB port and can carry and store the portable storage device like the user's general belongings (eg, mobile phone, key ring, etc.). The object is to provide a storage device.

In addition, it is formed to insert a note paper with the user's personal information on the outer case of the portable storage device, so that when the portable storage device is lost, the learner can contact the user. For example, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable data storage device using a USB port, which can be used to insert a photo of a celebrity, a sports person, etc. to customize the appearance of the portable storage device to a user's taste.

1 is a perspective view showing a portable data storage device according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a portable data storage device using a USB port in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 4a to 4b is an operating state diagram showing the operation of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5a is an operating state showing the operation of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5b is an operating state diagram showing the operation of the fixing means of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with each embodiment of the present invention.

6a to 6c is a state diagram showing the use state of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with the present invention.

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

100: portable storage device 10: case

11: open surface 12: fixing hole

13: protrusion hole 14: slit

15, 15 ': 1st, 2nd groove 16: guide rail

17: elastic means 18: guide

19: fixing groove 21: note paper, photo

20: transparent plate 30: printed circuit board

31: USB port 32: fixing means

33: hinge portion 34: locking hinge

40: cover 42: fixing protrusion

43: engaging projection 50: coupling sphere

51: engaging portion 52: locking jaw

54: coupling hole

A portable data storage device using a USB port according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the case is provided with an open portion is formed in a rectangular enclosure shape, and one side is provided with a USB port, a plurality of parts mounted In the portable storage device consisting of a printed circuit board and a cover for covering the opening of the case, the case is formed in a rectangular box shape, protruding holes protruding the USB port is formed on one side, the inner side both sides A guide rail is formed to slide the printed circuit board, and an open surface on which the printed circuit board is inserted is formed, and a slit extending from the open surface to the protruding hole side on one side thereof, and an end portion of the slit. A plurality of locking grooves are formed to limit the movement of the printed circuit board; The printed circuit board is coupled to the case so as to be slidably movable by the guide rail, and is hinged to be rotatable up and down on one side of the printed circuit board to determine a movement path by the slit and to the locking groove. Fixing means is provided to secure the printed circuit board as it is inserted is provided with a locking hinge for supporting the USB port to protrude out of the protruding hole; The cover is characterized in that it is provided with a closing projection for closing the open surface of the case and at the same time close the end of the slit extending from the open surface.

In addition, the edge portion of each surface protrudes on one surface of the case is formed with a guide formed with fixing grooves on both inner ends, corresponding to the inner shape of the guide, the transparent transparent formed projections formed in the fixing groove is fixed It is preferable that a plate is provided and a memo paper on which the user's personal information or the user's photo is displayed is disposed below the transparent plate.

In addition, it is preferable that elastic means for elastically supporting the printed circuit board is provided inside the case so that the USB port provided on the printed circuit board is always inserted into the case.

In addition, a coupling portion is formed on one side is formed with a engaging jaw is fixed to the hole formed in the USB port, the other side is provided with a coupling hole is formed with a coupling hole for coupling the user's key ring or necklace, such as a user's portable telephone It is desirable to be able to keep it on the neck or to hang it on the user's key ring.

In addition, the upper surface of the case, when the coupler is inserted into the USB port and fixed to the upper portion of the hole formed in the USB port in the lower portion to release the coupler from the USB port to the coupler It is preferred that the release button is provided with a pressing projection for pressing the locking step inserted into the hole.

Hereinafter, a portable data storage device using a USB port according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

In the description of the present invention, terms defined are defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art to limit the technical components of the present invention. It should not be understood.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a portable data storage device using a USB port in accordance with the present invention, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a portable data storage device using a USB port in accordance with the present invention, Figures 4a to 4b is one of the subject innovation 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a portable data storage device using a USB port according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an operation of a portable data storage device using a USB port according to another embodiment of the present invention. Operation state diagram showing the operation of the fixing means of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with each embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6a to Figure 6c shows the use of the portable data storage device using the USB port in accordance with the present invention It is a state of use.

As shown, the portable data storage device 100 using the USB port according to the present invention, the case 10 and the USB port 31 is formed to form a circuit is connected to the outside of the case 10 The printed circuit board 30 coupled to the inside of the case 10 to protrude, and the USB port 31 provided on one side of the printed circuit board 30 and fixed to the printed circuit board 30 are the Fixing means 32 for fixing the printed circuit board 30 to the case 10 so as to protrude out of the case 10, and the case so that the printed circuit board 30 is accommodated in the case 10. A cover 40 covering 10 is provided, and a coupler 50 is inserted and fixed to the USB port to mount the portable storage device to the necklace 5 or the key ring 6.

The case 10 is formed of a synthetic resin material in a rectangular enclosure shape, and one side is formed as an open surface 11 to insert the printed circuit board 30. A pair of fixing holes 12 to which the cover 40 is fixed are symmetrically formed at both sides of the open surface 11, and the USB port fixedly connected to the printed circuit board 30 is fixed to the other side. A protruding hole 13 through which the 31 protrudes is formed, and a slit 14 through which the fixing means 32 provided on the printed circuit board 30 slides is formed on one side thereof, and the slit 14 The fixing means 32 is inserted into one end of the first locking groove 15 is formed to fix the USB port 31 protruded, the central portion of the slit 14 is the USB port 31 ) Is provided with a second locking groove 15 'for fixing in a protruding state.

In addition, a pair of guide rails 16 are formed on both inner side surfaces of the case 10 such that the printed circuit board 30 is slidable, and an end of the guide rail 16 is attached to the printed circuit board 30. An elastic means 17 such as a spring for elastically supporting the printed circuit board 30 is provided so that the USB port 31 is always inserted into the case 10.

And, the lower surface of the case 10 is formed with a guide portion 18 protruding the edge portion is formed on the inner end of the fixing groove 19, corresponding to the inner shape of the guide 18, both ends of the A transparent transparent plate 20 having a protruding protrusion 20 ′ inserted into and fixed to the fixing groove 19 is provided to display a memo sheet 21 on which the user's personal information or the user's photo is displayed on the inside of the guide 18. After interposed), it is formed to be fixed to the transparent plate 20.

In addition, the upper surface of the case 10, when the coupler 50 is inserted into the USB port 31 is fixed to the coupler 50 from the USB port 31 to the coupler 50 A release button 10a is provided to release the pressure release button 10a, and a pressing protrusion 10b positioned above the hole 31a formed in the USB port 31 is provided below the release button 10a.

In addition, the coupler 50 may store the portable data storage device 100 on a user's neck like a portable telephone, or store the portable data storage device 100 fixed to a user's key ring 6 or the like without storing the portable data storage device 100 in a pocket or a bag. One side is corresponding to the internal shape of the USB port 31 to be inserted into the USB port 31 of the portable storage device so as to be fixed, and one side is fixed to the hole (31a) formed in the USB port 31 on one surface A coupling part 51 having a curved locking jaw 52 formed to be elastically supported is provided, and a coupling hole to which a key ring 6 or a necklace 5 of the user is coupled to the other side of the coupling part 51. 54) is formed.

The cover 40 is formed in a shape corresponding to the inner shape of the open surface 11 formed on the other side of the case 10, the fixing hole 12 formed on both sides of the open surface 11 on both sides A pair of fixing protrusions 42 are inserted and fixed to the printed circuit board, and one side of the printed circuit board is inserted into the slit 14 formed in the case 10 and slideably inserted into the case 10. A locking protrusion 43 for limiting the movement of the 30 is formed.

The printed circuit board 30 includes various memories (ROM and RAM), a clock signal generator, an interrupt controller, and the like, and the protrusion holes formed in the case 10 on one side of the printed circuit board 30. 13 is provided with a USB port 31 connected to the circuit corresponding to the position 13, the both ends of the guide rail 16 is inserted into the guide rail 16 formed on the inner surface of the case 10 width of the guide rail 16 It is formed so as to correspond to, one side end of the slit 14 formed on one side of the case 10 and the fixing means inserted into the first and second engaging grooves (15, 15 ') formed in the end of the slit 14 ( 32) is provided.

Here, the fixing means 32, the hinge portion 33 is formed by the one end of the printed circuit board 30 is formed, is coupled to the hinge portion 33 is rotatably coupled to the slit of the case The locking hinge 34 is inserted into the slide 14 and slides and is mounted on the first and second locking grooves 15 and 15 'formed in the slit 14.

Hereinafter, the operation of the portable data storage device using the USB port according to the present invention will be described in detail through the embodiment.

First, as shown in the coupled state of the portable data storage device using the USB port according to the present invention, both sides of the printed circuit board 30 is provided with the USB port 31 in the case 10 The guide rails 16 provided on both sides of the case 10 are seated on the guide rails 16 and are slidably coupled to each other.

In this case, the printed circuit board 30 is elastically supported by elastic means 17 such as a spring fixed inside the case 10 so that the USB port 31 of the printed circuit board 30 is It is coupled to maintain the state inserted into the protrusion hole 13 formed in the case 10.

In addition, the opening surface 11 formed at the other side of the case 10 has a fixing protrusion 42 formed at both sides of the cover 40 in a pair of fixing holes 12 formed at both sides of the open surface 11. Is inserted to prevent separation of the printed circuit board 30 inserted into and coupled to the inside of the case 10, and the engaging protrusion 43 formed on the cover 40 is disposed on the slit 14 formed on the case. Inserted to limit the movement of the fixing means 32 provided on the printed circuit board (30).

As such, the printed circuit board 30 is coupled to the inside of the case 10 to the inside of the protruding hole 13 formed in the case 10 to the USB port 31 of the printed circuit board 30. ) Is provided to maintain the inserted state.

Here, when using the portable data storage device 100 using the USB port according to the present invention, first, the USB port 31 inserted into the protrusion hole 13 formed in the case 10 is the protrusion hole ( 13, the latching hinge 34 of the fixing means 32 protruding from the slit 14 formed on the printed circuit board 30 to protrude to the outside of the slit 14 is formed on the printed circuit board 30. A spring that is elastically supporting the printed circuit board 30 toward the first catching groove 15 while being slid away from the second catching groove 15 ′ formed at an end of the sheet 14. It moves while overcoming the elastic force of the elastic means (17).

In this case, as the locking hinge 34 of the fixing means 32 is moved, the printed circuit board 30 to which the fixing means 32 is coupled is moved, and the printed circuit board 30 is provided at an end of the printed circuit board 30. The USB port 31 protrudes outward from the protruding hole 13 formed in the case 10, and the locking hinge 34 of the fixing means 32 is formed at the end of the slit 14. The printed circuit board 30 to which the fixing means 32 is coupled while being inserted into the first catching groove 15 is fixed, and the USB port 31 provided on the printed circuit board 30 is the case 10. The protruding hole 13 of the to maintain the protruding state.

As described above, the USB port 31 is mounted on a device equipped with a USB interface such as a user's computer, PDA, or printer while the USB port 31 protrudes out of the case.

Subsequently, when the portable data storage device 100 using the USB port is stored in a user's pocket or bag, the USB port 31 protruding out of the case 10 is inserted into the case 10 and stored. do.

First, the locking hinge 34 inserted into and fixed to the first locking groove 15 formed in the slit 14 of the case 10 is rotated to be separated from the first locking groove 15.

Here, when the locking hinge 34 is separated from the first locking groove 15, the printed circuit board 30 supported by the elastic means 17 such as the spring is the elastic means such as the spring ( The USB port 31 provided on the printed circuit board 30 is inserted into the protrusion hole 13 of the case 10 while being moved by the 17, and the second latch is formed on the slit. The portable data storage device 100 using the USB port can be stored by being inserted into the groove 15 'and fixed.

In addition, the guide 18 formed on the bottom surface of the case 10 is interposed between the user's name, a telephone number, etc., a memo 21 or a user's photo 21, and the upper portion of the memo 21. The transparent plate 20 made of a transparent material protecting the memo paper 21 is mounted so that the user can contact the user when the user loses the portable storage device 100 and the portable storage device to suit the user's taste. The appearance of 100 can be decorated.

In addition, when the portable data storage device 100 using the USB port is not stored in a pocket or a bag, but is stored on the user's neck like a portable telephone, or fixed to the user's key ring 6 or the like, The coupling part 51 of the coupling port 50 is inserted into the USB port 31 of the portable storage device. At this time, the locking jaw 52 of the coupling part 51 inserted is fixed by the elastic force of the locking jaw 52 in a state where the locking jaw 52 is inserted into the hole 31a of the USB port 31, and thus the user's portable telephone. In the same manner as the necklace (5) can be stored hanging on the neck, or stored on the user's key ring (6).

In addition, when the coupling port 50 is separated from the USB port 31, the pressing protrusion 10b formed on the bottom surface of the release button 10a by pressing the release button 10a formed on the upper surface of the case 10. ) To press the locking jaw 52 of the coupler 50 is inserted into the hole 31a formed in the USB port 31 is fixed to the locking jaw 52 of the coupler 50 The connector 31 is separated from the hole 31a of the USB port 31 and the connector 50 is pulled out to separate the connector 50 from the USB port 31.

Although described in detail with respect to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims The present invention may be implemented in various ways. Therefore, changes in the future embodiments of the present invention will not be able to escape the technology of the present invention.

As described above, the portable data storage device using the USB port according to the present invention, by allowing the USB port to be stored inside the outer case forming the external appearance, the USB port is drawn out and used only when the user is more convenient to carry And at the same time to enable storage and there is an effect that can eliminate the worry of losing the cover.

In addition, it is fastened to the USB port to combine the portable storage device with the user's general belongings (for example, mobile phone, key ring, etc.) can be carried and stored as a general belongings, there is an effect that can be more convenient to the user.

In addition, it is possible to insert a memo paper with the user's identity in the outer case of the portable storage device, so that if the portable storage device is lost, the learner can contact the user. By inserting photos of people (for example, entertainers, sports people, etc.), the appearance of the portable storage device can be customized to suit the user's taste. The portable storage device can be decorated according to various user's tastes. It works.

Claims (5)

A portable storage device comprising a case having an open portion formed in a rectangular shape, a USB port provided at one side thereof, a printed circuit board on which a plurality of components are mounted, and a cover covering the opening of the case. The case is formed in a rectangular box shape, a protruding hole for protruding the USB port is formed on one side, the guide rail for sliding the printed circuit board is formed on both sides of the inner side, the printed circuit board on the other side An opening surface to be inserted is formed, and a slit extending from the open surface to the protruding hole side on one side thereof, and a plurality of locking grooves formed at the end of the slit to restrict the movement of the printed circuit board; The printed circuit board is coupled to the case so as to be slidably movable by the guide rail, and is hinged to be rotatable up and down on one side of the printed circuit board to determine a movement path by the slit and to the locking groove. Fixing means is provided to secure the printed circuit board as it is inserted is provided with a locking hinge for supporting the USB port to protrude out of the protruding hole; The cover is a portable data storage device using a USB port, characterized in that the closing protrusion is closed to close the end of the slit extending from the opening surface at the same time. The method of claim 1, The edge portion of each surface is protruded on one surface of the case is formed with a guide formed with fixing grooves on both inner ends, corresponding to the inner shape of the guide, is provided with a transparent transparent plate formed with a protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove fixed A portable data storage device using a USB port characterized in that the memo paper in which the user's personal information or the user's photo is displayed on the lower portion of the transparent plate. The method of claim 1, Portable data using the USB port provided on the inside of the case is provided with an elastic means for elastically supporting the printed circuit board so that the USB port provided on the printed circuit board is always inserted into the inside of the case. Storage. The method of claim 1, The coupling part is formed on one side is formed with a locking jaw is fixed to the hole formed in the USB port, the other side is provided with a coupling hole formed in the coupling hole for coupling the user's key ring or necklace, etc. Portable data storage device using the USB port, characterized in that can be stored on the hook or stored on the user's key ring. The method of claim 4, wherein On the upper surface of the case, when the coupler is inserted into the USB port and fixed, the coupler is located on the upper part of the hole formed in the USB port and pressed to detach the coupler from the USB port. Portable data storage device using a USB port characterized in that the release button is provided with a pressing projection for pressing the locking step inserted into the hole.