WO2005074343A1 - 電子機器 - Google Patents
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- WO2005074343A1 WO2005074343A1 PCT/JP2004/019555 JP2004019555W WO2005074343A1 WO 2005074343 A1 WO2005074343 A1 WO 2005074343A1 JP 2004019555 W JP2004019555 W JP 2004019555W WO 2005074343 A1 WO2005074343 A1 WO 2005074343A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
- G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
- G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
- G06F1/1615—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function
- G06F1/1616—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
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- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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- G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
- G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
- G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
- G06F1/1662—Details related to the integrated keyboard
- G06F1/1671—Special purpose buttons or auxiliary keyboards, e.g. retractable mini keypads, keypads or buttons that remain accessible at closed laptop
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
- H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
- H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
- H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
- H01H13/7057—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys characterised by the arrangement of operating parts in relation to each other, e.g. pre-assembled groups of keys
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2221/00—Actuators
- H01H2221/036—Return force
- H01H2221/044—Elastic part on actuator or casing
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2223/00—Casings
- H01H2223/01—Mounting on appliance
- H01H2223/012—Snap mounting
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2223/00—Casings
- H01H2223/01—Mounting on appliance
- H01H2223/014—Mounting on appliance located in recess
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2233/00—Key modules
- H01H2233/002—Key modules joined to form button rows
- H01H2233/004—One molded part
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to a cover of a board on which a switch is mounted.
- a board mounted inside an electronic device such as a notebook computer is composed of a main board (for example, a board on which a CPU or the like is mounted) and a sub-board having respective functions (for example, an extended memory board, an LED board, Generally, the substrate is divided, such as a switch substrate.
- the sub-substrate is mounted by the user in the housing later, or when assembling the electronic device, the sub-board is mounted in the housing after the housing is assembled, and then covered with a cover or the like.
- these sub-boards are fixed to a housing or an internal main board or the like by fixing means such as screws, and then a cover or the like is screwed to the housing or the like.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-124172 discloses a configuration in which a memory substrate is screwed and a cover is then screwed as shown in FIG.
- a configuration requires a step of screwing the substrate, and further requires a step of screwing the cover, so that the product assembling work and the manufacturing process become longer.
- screws since screws are used for fixing, the cost increases due to the screws.
- an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can reduce costs and improve assemblability.
- a housing in which a recess having a bottom wall is formed, a substrate accommodated in the recess and mounted on the bottom wall, and a housing accommodated in the recess.
- a cover that is mounted in the recessed portion so as to cover the substrate and has a projection that holds the substrate between the bottom wall and the cover.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a switch cover.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a back surface of the switch cover.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of a switch cover.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing another configuration example of the switch cover.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another example of the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- an electronic device 1 such as a computer has a main body 2.
- the housing of the main body 2 has an upper case 3 and a lower case 4 coupled to the upper case 3.
- a keyboard 5 is mounted on the upper surface of the upper case 3.
- the display unit 7 is rotatably connected to the main body 2 via a hinge 6 between a closed position for covering the keyboard 5 with respect to the main body 2 and an open position for exposing the keyboard 5.
- the display unit 7 has a built-in display panel 8 which is exposed from the front of the display unit 7.
- a cover 9 forming a part of the upper case 3 is provided.
- a switch cover 10 is arranged on the upper surface of the cover 9, a switch cover 10 is arranged.
- the switch cover 10 includes a power operation unit 11 operated by a user when the electronic device 1 is powered on, and other operation units 12.
- a plurality of other operation units 12 are provided, for example, a browser start button when connecting to the Internet, an e-mail software start button, and the like.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of the switch cover.
- the cover 9 has a recess 13.
- the recess 13 has a bottom wall 14, and the cover 9 and the bottom wall 14 are formed integrally.
- a pair of protrusions 14a and 14b for positioning a substrate described later are integrally formed on the bottom wall 14.
- the recess 13 has an opening 15 connected to the inside of the body 2.
- the opening 15 is formed in the bottom wall 14.
- the switch substrate 20 is inserted into the recess 13.
- the switch substrate 20 has a size that fits into the recess 13.
- a power supply switch 21 and a switch group 22 are mounted on the upper surface of the switch board 20. On the back surface of the switch board 20, a power switch 21 and a connector 23 electrically connected to a switch group 22 are mounted.
- the power switch 21 is a switch that is turned on when the power operation unit 11 is operated.
- the switch groups 22 correspond to the operation units 12, respectively. When each operation unit 12 is operated, the switch group 22 is turned on.
- the positioning protrusions 14a and 14b provided on the bottom wall 14 of the recess 13 in the switch board 20 are provided with corresponding positioning holes 16a and 16b, respectively. When the switch board 20 is accommodated in the recess 13, the positioning protrusions 14 a and 14 b and the positioning holes 16 a and 16 b are fitted to each other, whereby the switch board 20 can be easily positioned inside the recess 13.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the back surface of the switch cover 10.
- latch pieces 24a and 24b to be engaged with the concave portions 13 are provided at both ends on the body.
- the power operation unit 11 is formed separately from the switch cover 10.
- a projection 11a for operating the power switch 21 is formed integrally with the operation unit 11 in the center of the back surface of the operation unit 11. Both ends of the power supply operation unit 11 are sexually supported by curved arms 1 lb and 11 c.
- the projection 11a operates the power switch 21 with the movement of the operation unit 11.
- a projection 12a is also formed integrally with the operation unit 12 on the back surface of the other operation unit 12, and the operation unit 12 is flexibly supported by the switch cover 10 by a pair of arms 12b and 12c.
- a plurality of protrusions 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d are formed integrally with the back cover 10 of the switch cover 10!
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of the switch cover.
- the main circuit board 27 is mounted inside the main body 2.
- a connector 27a is mounted on the main circuit board 27.
- the recess 13 provided in the cover 9 is defined by a bottom wall 14 and a side wall 26 connecting the upper surface of the cover 9 and the bottom wall 14.
- the opening 15 provided in the recess 13 is provided over the bottom wall 14 and the side wall 26.
- the switch substrate 20 is accommodated in the recess 13 so that the switches 21 and 22 are located above.
- the switch board 20 is easily inserted into the recess 13 by being inserted into the positioning projections 14 a and 14 b provided on the bottom wall 14 through the positioning holes 16 a and 16 b.
- the switch substrate 20 is positioned.
- the connector 23 mounted on the back surface of the switch board 20 housed in the recess 13 has an opening 15 It is more exposed toward the inside of the main body 2.
- the connector 23 is electrically connected to a connector 27a of a main board 27 mounted on the main body 2 via a cable 23a such as a flexible cable.
- a male connector 30 having a pin 28 as shown in FIG.
- the connectors 32 may be provided on the switch board 20, respectively, and the pins 28 may be inserted into the female connectors 32 so that the male connectors 30 and the female connectors 32 are directly connected and electrically connected.
- the switch cover 10 is mounted above the switch board 20 housed in the recess 13.
- the switch cover 10 can be attached to and detached from the concave portion 13 by being engaged with the engaging portions 26a and 26b provided on the side wall 26 of the concave portion 13 at the latch pieces 24a and 24b formed at both ends of the switch cover 10.
- the projection 11a of the power supply operation unit 11 is located above the power supply switch 21 so as to face the same.
- the power supply operation unit 11 is supported by the arms lib and 11c shown in FIG. 3.
- the projection 11a operates the power supply switch 21.
- the operation unit 11 is pushed up by the arms 1lb and 1lc and returns to the normal position. Accordingly, the protrusion 11a is separated from the power switch 21.
- the other operations of the operation unit 12 and the switch 22 are the same, and the description is omitted.
- a plurality of projections 25 a, 25 b, 25 c, 25 d projecting below the inner surface of the switch cover 10 are in contact with the upper surface of the switch substrate 20.
- the protrusions 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25d press the upper surface of the switch substrate 20, so that the vertical vibration of the switch substrate 20 inside the recess 13 can be prevented.
- the projections 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d In addition to pressing the upper surface of the switch substrate 20, the female connector 32 is connected by the male connector 30, so that the switch substrate 20 can be more firmly fixed.
- the present invention does not need to provide a screw for mounting the switch board 20 on the main body 2, but does not completely eliminate the use of a screw for fixing the switch board 20 to the main body 2. It does not exclude the use of a screw for fixing the switch substrate 20 to the main body 2 as an auxiliary or temporary.
- an auxiliary screw may be used after being attached to the switch cover 10.
- a temporary fixing screw for temporarily fixing the switch board 20 to the main body 2 may be used. The temporary fixing screw may be removed after the connection between the connector 23 and the connector 27a is completed, or may be left attached.
- the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment as long as it does not depart from the gist of the present invention.
- the force provided with the concave portion 13, the switch board 20, and the switch cover 10 on the upper surface of the housing is provided on the side or the bottom of the housing, or on the V of the front and back of the housing of the display unit 7, or on the gap.
- the switch board 20 and the switch cover 10 have been described in the present invention, the housing may be mounted on a simple board (a board that does not require external force operation, such as a wireless board, a modem board, a memory board, etc.). It is possible to apply to the structure. For example, as shown in FIG.
- a recess is provided on the front side of the housing of the display unit 7 for housing an antenna board for connecting the electronic device 1 to a wireless network, and the antenna board is housed therein.
- the antenna substrate may be held down by the switch cover 34 as described above.
- the present invention is not limited to electronic devices such as personal computers, but can be widely applied to electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, PDAs, and other electronic devices. It is.
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