WO2017138357A1 - 電子機器 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electronic device that includes a first unit having a display unit and a second unit having an input unit, and the first unit and the second unit are configured to be detachable.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic device that includes a tablet computer (first unit) and a station (second unit) having a keyboard, and the tablet computer and the station are detachable. .
- the electronic apparatus includes a first unit having a display unit and a second unit having an input unit, and the first unit and the second unit are configured to be detachable.
- the second unit has a socket that can accommodate the side of the first unit.
- Socket is A lock mechanism that removably locks the first unit and the second unit; An operating member for operating the locking mechanism; A dust discharge mechanism for discharging dust that has entered the inside of the socket to the outside of the socket in conjunction with the operation of the operation member.
- the dust that has entered the inside of the socket can be discharged to the outside of the socket in conjunction with the operation of the operation member.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the back side of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the first unit and the second unit of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment are closed.
- FIG. 3A is a front view of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment in a state where the first unit (tablet computer) is fitted in the second unit.
- FIG. 3B is a front view of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment in a state where the first unit (tablet computer) is detached from the second unit.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first unit (tablet computer) of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the back side of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the engaged portion of the first unit of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG.
- FIG. 7A is an external view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is in the first rotation position), and specifically, a perspective view of the socket.
- FIG. 7B is an external view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state where the engaging member is in the first rotation position), and specifically, an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member portion.
- FIG. 8A is an external view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is in the second rotation position), and specifically, a perspective view of the socket.
- FIG. 8B is an external view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engagement member is in the second rotation position), and specifically, an enlarged perspective view of the engagement member portion.
- FIG. 9A is an external view of a socket body of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and specifically, a perspective view of the socket body.
- FIG. 9B is an external view of the socket body of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and specifically, a side view of the socket body.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the socket-side component of the lock mechanism component of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 12A is an external view (some members are omitted) of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engagement member is in the first rotational position).
- FIG. 12B is an external view (some of the members are omitted) of the components on the socket side of the components of the electronic device locking mechanism according to the present embodiment (the engagement member is in the first rotational position).
- a plan view. 12C is a sectional view taken along line 12C-12C of FIG. 12B.
- FIG. 12D is an external view (some members are omitted) of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engagement member is in the second rotational position).
- FIG. 12E is an external view (some members are omitted) of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engagement member is in the second rotational position).
- a plan view. 12F is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12F-12F in FIG. 12E.
- FIG. 13A is an external view of an engaging member constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and is specifically a front view.
- FIG. 13B is an external view of an engaging member constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and is specifically a side view.
- FIG. 13C is an external view of an engaging member constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and is specifically a plan view.
- FIG. 13D is an external view of a support member, an engaging member, and a spring constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, specifically, a perspective view as seen from below.
- FIG. 13E is an external view of a support member, an engaging member, and a spring constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, specifically, a bottom view.
- 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14A-14A in FIG. 12B.
- FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14B-14B of FIG. 12E.
- FIG. 15 is an external view of the connecting member, the operating member, and the engaging member that constitute the locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment. Specifically, the operating member is in the first position, and the engaging member It is a perspective view when is in the 1st rotation position.
- FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating an engaged state by the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and specifically, a plan view for illustrating the engaged state. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16B-16B in FIG. 16A (a drawing in which an engaged portion is added to the cross-sectional view in FIG. 14A).
- FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating an engaged state by the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, and specifically, a plan view for illustrating the engaged state.
- 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16B-16B in FIG. 16A (a drawing in which
- FIG. 17 is an external view of the connecting member, the operating member, and the engaging member that constitute the locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment. Specifically, the operating member is in the second position and is engaged. It is a perspective view when a member exists in the 2nd rotation position.
- FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining a state in which the engagement by the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is released, and specifically, a plan view for explaining a state in which the engagement is released.
- . 18B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18B-18B in FIG. 18A (a drawing in which an engaged portion is added to the cross-sectional view in FIG. 14B).
- FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining a state in which the engagement by the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is released, and specifically, a plan view for explaining a state in which the engagement is released.
- . 18B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18B-18B in FIG. 18A (a drawing
- 19A is an external view of a socket main body, a connecting member, and a spring constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, specifically, a plan view when the operation member is in the first position. is there.
- 19B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 19B-19B of FIG. 19A.
- 20A is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by an arrow H in FIG. 19A.
- 20B is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by an arrow H in FIG. 19A.
- FIG. 21A is a view for explaining a state of the connector pin in a state where the first unit (tablet type computer) is attached to the socket in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment (same cross-sectional position as that of the cross-sectional view of FIG.
- FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining a state in which the first unit (tablet computer) attached to the socket is lifted by the urging force of the connector pin when unlocked in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. Yes (same cross-sectional position as the cross-sectional view of FIG.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a dust scraping portion provided in the connecting member and the operation member that constitute the dust discharge mechanism of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23-23 of FIG. 20B.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 1 shows an external appearance of the electronic apparatus 1 in an opened state.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the back side of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the first unit and the second unit of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment are closed.
- the width direction is the same for the electronic device 1, the first unit 100, the second unit 200, the input unit 300, and the socket 400, and may be simply referred to as “width direction” below.
- the rotation axis direction of the hinge portion 500 is a direction parallel to the width direction.
- the definition of the direction for the unit to be explained is described. Note that the above definition is for convenience of explanation for easy understanding, and does not prescribe the absolute arrangement conditions of components, directions in use, and the like.
- the electronic device 1 includes a first unit 100 (tablet computer) and a second unit 200 (unit having a keyboard 301 and the like).
- the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are detachable, whereby the electronic device 1 is configured as a so-called detachable computer.
- 3A and 3B are front views of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 3A shows a state where the first unit 100 is attached to the second unit 200, and FIG. 3B shows a state where the first unit 100 is detached from the second unit 200.
- the first unit 100 is a tablet computer.
- the first unit 100 includes a display unit 101 on the first main surface 100a (surface on the front side in the thickness direction).
- the display unit 101 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel.
- the display unit 101 is a touch panel that can accept a user's touch operation.
- the first unit 100 includes a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit: CPU), a volatile storage device (Random Access Memory: RAM), a non-volatile storage device (Read Only Memory: ROM, Solid State Drive: SSD, etc.), Built-in battery.
- the second main surface 100b (the surface on the back side in the thickness direction) has a detachable lid 102.
- Non-volatile storage devices (ROM, SSD, etc.) store an operating system (OS), various application programs, various data, and the like.
- OS operating system
- CPU central processing unit
- the second unit 200 includes an input unit that allows a user to perform input processing, and the first unit 100 is detachable.
- the second unit 200 includes an input unit 300, a socket 400, and a hinge unit 500.
- the housing of the input unit 300 is formed of a metal such as a magnesium alloy or a resin, for example.
- An input unit including a keyboard 301, a touch pad 302, a plurality of operation buttons 303, and the like is provided on the main surface 300a (surface on the front side in the thickness direction) of the input unit 300.
- the socket 400 can accommodate the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as “lower side portion 100S” as appropriate).
- the hinge portion 500 includes a rear side portion 300S in the depth direction of the input unit 300 (hereinafter referred to as “rear side portion 300S” as appropriate) and a lower side portion 400S in the vertical direction of the socket 400 (hereinafter referred to as “lower side portion as appropriate”). 400S ”) is connected so that the input unit 300 and the socket 400 are relatively rotatable.
- the hinge unit 500 has a rotation axis HC parallel to the width direction of the electronic device 1. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the hinge unit 500 can be held in a state where the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are opened so as to form an angle of about 100 degrees, for example.
- the hinge unit 500 is in a state where the first unit 100 is closed with respect to the second unit 200 (the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100 and the main surface of the input unit 300 of the second unit 200). 300a is close to each other and is substantially parallel to each other.
- the socket 400 is provided with a connector 460 (see FIG. 7A) that is connected to the connector 120 (see FIG. 4) of the first unit 100 in a state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated. Yes.
- Various signals and power can be exchanged between the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 via the connector 120 and the connector 460.
- signals output from the input unit 300 such as the keyboard 301, the touch pad 302, and the plurality of operation buttons 303 of the input unit 300 of the second unit 200 can be output to the first unit 100.
- the first unit 100 receives these signals and can perform control based on the received signals. Therefore, according to the electronic apparatus 1, the first unit 100 can be attached to the second unit 200 and used as a notebook type computer.
- the first unit 100 alone can be used as a tablet computer.
- the electronic device 1 prevents the first unit 100 from being detached from the second unit 200 when the first unit 100 is attached to the second unit 200 (connected state). Having a locking mechanism. That is, the electronic device 1 has a lock mechanism that can lock the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 in a connected state.
- the lock mechanism will be described in detail.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first unit 100 (tablet computer) of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.
- An engaged portion 110 is provided on the lower side portion 100 ⁇ / b> S of the first unit 100 as a lock mechanism component on the first unit 100 side.
- the engaged portion 110 can be engaged with an engaging member 443 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) of the engaging portion 440 constituting the locking mechanism on the second unit 200 side.
- Two engaged portions 110 are provided on the lower side portion 100 ⁇ / b> S at intervals in the width direction of the first unit 100.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment.
- 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG.
- the engaged portion 110 is configured as a recess that can be engaged with an engaging member 443 described later.
- the first unit 100 includes a metal frame 121 and a resin side cover 122.
- the frame 121 is a member constituting a part of the skeleton and the outer surface of the first unit 100.
- the side cover 122 is a frame-like member that covers the outer surface of the lower side portion 100 ⁇ / b> S of the first unit 100.
- the frame 121 has a recess 121a, and the side cover 122 has an opening 122a.
- a metal protection member 123 is attached to the inner surface of the recess 121 a of the frame 121.
- the protection member 123 is provided with an engagement hole 123a that can be engaged with one of a pair of engagement protrusions 443a (see FIG. 7B) described later of the engagement member 443.
- an engagement recess 121 b that can be engaged with the other engagement protrusion 443 a of the engagement member 443 is further provided.
- the protective member 123 is preferably made of a stainless steel material rather than a magnesium material in order to prevent scraping.
- FIG. 7A and 7B are external views of the socket 400 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member 443 is in the first rotation position).
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the socket 400
- FIG. 7B is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member 443 portion.
- 8A and 8B are external views of the socket 400 of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member 443 is in the second rotational position).
- FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the socket 400
- FIG. 8B is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member 443 portion.
- the socket 400 includes a socket body 410, an operation member 420, an engagement portion 440 having an engagement member 443, and a drive mechanism 430 (see FIG. 11).
- the socket 400 has a boat-like shape extending in the width direction of the electronic device 1 and has a recess 400y into which the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 can be fitted.
- the engaging portion 440 is configured to be engageable with the engaged portion 110 of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100, as will be described later.
- the engaging member 443 is configured to be rotatable about a rotational axis RC (axial center of the rotational shaft portion 443b) parallel to the vertical direction of the socket 400.
- Two engaging members 443 are provided on the upper surface of the substrate portion 431 a of the support member 431 at an interval in the width direction of the socket 400.
- the two engaging members 443 are arranged in a positional relationship that allows engagement with the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100 when the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is fitted into the socket 400. Yes.
- the engaging member 443 is disposed so as to protrude above the upper surface of the substrate portion 431a of the support member 431 (a predetermined surface of the second unit).
- the engagement member 443 When the operation member 420 is in the first position (a predetermined position on the left side in the width direction) shown in FIG. 7A, the engagement member 443 has a first rotation position (the engagement protrusion 443a of the engagement member 443 is the support member). 431 rotates to the front side and the back side in the thickness direction with respect to the engaging member support portion 431b, and engages with the engaged portion 110. Further, the engagement member 443 has a second rotational position (the engagement protrusion 443a of the engagement member 443 has the engagement protrusion 443a) when the operation member 420 is in the second position (a predetermined position on the right side in the width direction) shown in FIG. 8A. The support member 431 rotates to a position that does not protrude in the thickness direction from the engagement member support portion 431b, and the engagement with the engaged portion 110 is released.
- FIG. 9A and 9B are external views of the socket body 410 of the electronic device 1 according to this embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the socket body 410, and FIG. 9B is a side view of the socket body 410.
- the socket body 410 has a boat-like shape and houses the drive mechanism 430 (see FIG. 11).
- the socket body 410 is made of resin.
- the socket body 410 may be formed of a metal such as a magnesium alloy.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 7A (some members are omitted).
- FIG. 10 shows the shape of a cross section perpendicular to the width direction (longitudinal direction, extending direction) of the socket 400 at the position 10-10.
- the width direction, the longitudinal direction, and the extending direction of the socket 400, the lower side portion 100S, and the rear side portion 300S are the same direction.
- terms indicating either direction are used as appropriate.
- the socket main body 410 has a first outer wall portion 410a and a second outer wall portion 410b.
- the first outer wall portion 410a extends in parallel with the extending direction of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the accommodated state in which the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 ( 9A) and parallel to the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100.
- the first outer wall portion 410a supports the lower portion 100S side of the first main surface 100a.
- the second outer wall portion 410b extends in parallel with the extending direction of the lower portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the accommodated state (see FIG. 9B), and the second main surface 100b of the first unit 100. It is parallel to (the back surface).
- the second outer wall portion 410b supports the lower portion 100S side of the second main surface 100b.
- the socket body 410 has a substantially U-shaped cross section perpendicular to the extending direction.
- the first unit 100 includes the first outer wall portion 410a of the socket 400 in which the lower side portion 100S side of the first main surface 100a and the lower side portion 100S side of the second main surface 100b are the same. And the second outer wall portion 410b.
- the widthwise center of the socket 400 is located on the lower side 100 ⁇ / b> S side located below the display unit 101 on the first main surface 100 a of the first unit 100.
- the operation switch 103 and the indicator 104 are arranged on the side (on the portion other than the end side in the extending direction). Therefore, in this portion, the vertical length (height) of the first outer wall portion 410a needs to be a height that does not interfere with the operation switch 103 and the indicator 104, and a sufficient height cannot be secured.
- the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b are on the end side in the width direction (extending direction) of the socket 400.
- the length L1 of the socket 400 in the vertical direction is longer than the length L2 in the vertical direction of the portion other than the end side in the width direction (extending direction) of the socket 400. .
- At least one member of the operation switch 103 (second operation unit) and the indicator 104 is arranged on the center side in the width direction on the lower side 100S side of the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100. Even in this case, the first unit 100 can be supported by the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b up to a higher position on the end portion side in the width direction. Therefore, the support state of the first unit 100 accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200 can be stabilized.
- the socket body 410 has a right end in the width direction (extending direction) in the first outer wall portion 410a and a right end in the width direction in the second outer wall portion 410b.
- the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b can be prevented from falling in a direction away from each other. Therefore, the support state of the first unit 100 attached to the socket 400 of the second unit 200 can be further stabilized.
- the operation member 420 is a member that receives an unlocking operation by the user.
- the operation member 420 is made of resin.
- the operation member 420 may be formed of a metal such as a magnesium alloy.
- the operation member 420 is supported by the socket 400 so as to be linearly movable between the first position and the second position in the width direction of the socket 400 with respect to the socket body 410.
- the operation member 420 includes an operation portion 420a having a surface parallel to the first outer wall portion 410a of the socket body 410, and a connection portion 420b connected to the connection member 433.
- the operation member 420 has a substantially L-shaped cross section perpendicular to the width direction (extending direction) of the socket 400. Therefore, for example, when the user opens the first unit 100 with respect to the second unit 200 and operates the electronic device 1 as illustrated in FIG. 1, the user can operate the operation unit 420a.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of components on the socket 400 side of the lock mechanism components of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment.
- the components on the socket 400 side include the aforementioned operation member 420, the engagement member 443, and the drive mechanism 430.
- the drive mechanism 430 rotates the engagement member 443 to the first rotation position when the operation member 420 is moved to the first position shown in FIG. 7, and the operation member 420 is moved to the second position shown in FIG. When moved, the engagement member 443 is rotated to the second rotation position. That is, the drive mechanism 430 changes the linear movement between the first position and the second position of the operation member 420 to the rotation between the first rotation position and the second rotation position of the engagement member 443. Convert.
- the drive mechanism 430 includes a support member 431, a base member 432, a connecting member 433, a first spring 434 (see FIGS. 19A and 19B), and a second spring 451 (see FIG. 18B).
- FIG. 12A, 12B, and 12C are external views (some of the members are omitted) of the components on the socket 400 side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment (the engagement members are not shown). State in the first rotational position).
- FIG. 12A is a perspective view
- FIG. 12B is a plan view
- FIG. 12C is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12C-12C in FIG. 12B.
- 12D, 12E, and 12F are external views (some members are omitted) of the components on the socket side among the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engagement member is the first).
- FIG. 12D is a perspective view
- FIG. 12E is a plan view
- FIG. 12F is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12F-12F in FIG. 12D.
- the connecting member 433 is a plate-like member extending along the width direction of the socket 400 and is fixed to the operation member 420.
- the connecting member 433 is fixed to the operation member 420 by fitting a protrusion 433 g protruding downward into the connection hole 420 c of the connection portion 420 b of the operation member 420.
- the connecting member 433 is supported by the socket body 410 so as to be movable along the moving direction of the operation member 420 (the width direction of the socket 400).
- the connecting member 433 is made of, for example, resin. Note that the connecting member 433 may be made of metal as long as the same level of slidability as that of the resin is ensured.
- the connecting member 433 has a groove portion 433a (433b) with which the engaging shaft portion 443g of the engaging member 443 is engaged so as to be relatively movable (see FIGS. 15 and 17).
- the groove portion 433a (433b) is configured such that when the operation member 420 is moved to the first position as shown in FIG. 15, the engaging member 443 has a first axis centered on the rotation axis RC (the axis center of the rotation shaft portion 443b).
- the engagement member 443 is rotated to the second rotation position about the rotation axis RC. It is formed by meandering.
- the groove portion 433a is substantially reversed so that the left end portion in the width direction is positioned on the front side of the other portion in the thickness direction and the right end portion in the width direction is positioned on the back side of the other portion in the thickness direction. It is formed in an S shape.
- the groove portion 433b is substantially S-shaped so that the left end portion in the width direction is located on the back side of the other portion in the thickness direction, and the right end portion is located on the front side of the other portion in the thickness direction. Is formed.
- the base member 432 is a member extending along the width direction of the socket 400, and is fixed to the socket body 410.
- the base member 432 is made of, for example, resin.
- the base member 432 includes a rotation center shaft portion 432a and a rotation restriction wall 432b.
- the rotation center shaft portion 432a is inserted into a shaft hole 443f formed in the lower portion of the engagement member 443, and supports the engagement member 443 on the lower side thereof so as to be rotatable.
- the rotation regulating wall 432b abuts on an arm portion 443h formed at the lower portion of the engagement member 443 when the engagement member 443 rotates, thereby rotating the engagement member 443 in the first rotation position and the second rotation position. Regulate to the range between.
- the support member 431 is disposed on each of the left and right end portions of the socket 400 in the width direction.
- the left and right support members 431 have a symmetrical structure.
- Each support member 431 is a plate-like member extending along the width direction of the socket 400.
- Each support member 431 is fixed to the socket body 410.
- the support member 431 is formed of metal, for example.
- Each support member 431 includes a substrate portion 431a, an engagement member support portion 431b, and an engagement member arrangement hole 431d.
- the substrate portion 431a is placed on the base member 432 and fixed to the base member 432 and the socket body 410 using screws or the like.
- the engaging member disposing hole 431d is a hole penetrating in the vertical direction of the socket 400 in the board portion 431a, and is disposed so that the upper side of the engaging member 443 can rotate. Thereby, the upper part side of the engaging member 443 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the board
- the engaging member support portion 431b is erected on the base plate portion 431a so as to straddle the engaging member arrangement hole 431d in the width direction.
- the engagement member support portion 431b has a gate shape.
- the engagement member support portion 431 b has an insertion hole 431 c that penetrates the socket 400 in the vertical direction.
- the rotation shaft portion 443b of the engagement member 443 is inserted through the insertion hole 431c. Thereby, the engaging member support part 431b supports the upper side of the engaging member 443 so that the engaging member 443 can rotate centering on the rotating shaft part 443b.
- FIG. 19A and FIG. 19B are external views of a socket body, a connecting member, and a spring constituting the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 19A is a plan view when the operating member is in the first position
- FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 19B-19B in FIG. 19A
- FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by an arrow H in FIG. 19B.
- the first spring 434 is accommodated in the spring accommodating portion 433d of the connecting member 433. One end of the first spring 434 is locked to the spring locking portion 433 e of the connecting member 433, and the other end is locked to the spring locking portion 415 of the socket body 410.
- the first spring 434 biases the connecting member 433 and the operation member 420 fixed to the connecting member 433 toward the first position in the apparatus width direction.
- FIG. 13A, 13B, and 13C are external views of the engaging member 443 that constitutes the lock mechanism of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 13A is a front view, FIG. 13B is a side view, and FIG. 13C is a plan view.
- the engaging member 443 includes the above-described rotating shaft portion 443b, engaging body 443c, cylindrical portion 443e, arm portion 443h, engaging shaft portion 443g, It has a fitting projection 443j.
- the rotation shaft portion 443b is provided on the upper end side of the engagement member 443.
- the engaging body 443c has a pair of engaging protrusions 443a formed so as to protrude in opposite directions in the radial direction across the rotating shaft portion 443b.
- the engaging protrusion 443a is cut off in parallel with the side portion of the cylindrical body with the rotation shaft portion 443b (rotation axis RC) in between. Further, the portion other than the vicinity of the upper surface is a portion radially outside the line indicated by L It is formed by carving out.
- the cylindrical portion 443e has a shaft hole 443f that opens at the lower end.
- the axis of the shaft hole 443f is formed on the same axis as the axis of the rotation shaft portion 443b.
- the arm portion 443h extends radially outward from the lower end portion of the tubular portion 443e.
- the engaging shaft portion 443g extends downward from the radially outer end portion of the arm portion 443h in parallel with the rotating shaft portion 443b (rotating axis RC).
- the fitting convex portion 443j is formed at the upper end of the cylindrical portion 443e so as to protrude in the radial direction.
- the fitting convex portion 443j of the engaging member 443 has a shape seen in the axial direction in which the side portion of the disk is cut off in parallel with the rotation axis RC interposed therebetween. .
- FIG. 13D and 13E are external views of the support member 431, the engagement member 443, and the second spring 451 that constitute the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 13D is a perspective view seen from below, and FIG. 13E is a bottom view.
- the lower surface of the support member 431 is provided with a first fitting recess 431e and a second fitting recess 431f.
- the first fitting recess 431e has a circular shape when viewed from the lower surface side.
- the diameter of the circle of the first fitting recess 431e is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the fitting protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443, and the fitting protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 is engaged. It can rotate around the axis of rotation.
- the second fitting recess 431f has substantially the same shape as seen from the lower surface side as the fitting projection 443j of the engaging member 443 seen from the direction of the rotation axis, and the size thereof is the same as that of the engaging member 443.
- the engagement protrusion 443j and the second engagement recess 431f of the engagement member 443 are set to be slightly larger than the size of the engagement protrusion 443j. Can be fitted.
- the engaging member 443 cannot be rotated about the rotation axis RC.
- 13D and 13E show a state in which the fitting convex portion 443j of the engaging member 443 is in the first fitting concave portion 431e and is slightly rotated from the first rotational position to the second rotational position side. .
- FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14A-14A in FIG. 12B.
- FIG. 14A shows a state where the operation member 420 is in the first position and the engagement member 443 is in the first rotation position.
- 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14B-14B of FIG. 12E.
- FIG. 14B shows a state where the operation member 420 is in the second position and the engagement member 443 is in the second rotation position.
- the members shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F are also added for convenience of explanation.
- the rotating shaft part 443b is penetrated in the penetration hole 431c. Further, the shaft hole 443 f is fitted into the rotation center shaft portion 432 a of the base member 432.
- the shaft center of the shaft hole 443f is formed on the same shaft center as the shaft center of the rotation shaft portion 443b. Therefore, the engaging member 443 can rotate with the centers of the rotation shaft portion 443b and the shaft hole 443f as the rotation axis RC (center).
- the second spring 451 is configured by a coil spring and is inserted into the rotation center shaft portion 432a of the base member 432. One end of the second spring 451 contacts the bottom surface 432c of the base member 432, and the other end contacts a spring contact portion 443k formed in a step shape in the shaft hole 443f of the engagement member 443. The second spring 451 biases the engaging member 443 toward the second axial direction position in the rotational axis RC direction.
- the connector 460 includes a connector body 462 and connector pins 461.
- a plurality of connector pins 461 are arranged in parallel in the extending direction of the socket 400 (device width direction) (see FIG. 7A). In the present embodiment, about 20 connector pins 461 are arranged.
- the connector pin 461 has a base part 461b and an electrode part 461a.
- the base portion 461 b extends substantially linearly in the vertical direction, and the end portion is in contact with the pin support portion 462 a of the connector main body 462.
- the electrode portion 461a is a portion that comes into contact with the electrode portion of the connector 120 of the first unit 100, and is formed in a spring shape that bends gently while extending from the other end side of the base portion 461b.
- the connector pin 461 is formed using an elastic material, and when the electrode portion of the connector 120 of the first unit 100 is pressed against the electrode portion 461a, the upper side of the electrode portion 461a is elastically deformed and pushed down. It is like that.
- the plurality of connector pins 461 bias (upward) the direction in which the first unit 100 is detached from the socket 400.
- the biasing force has such a magnitude that the first unit 100 that is fitted in the socket 400 but is not locked can be lifted upward.
- FIG. 15 is an external view of the connection member 433, the operation member 420, and the engagement member 443 that constitute the lock mechanism of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, it is a perspective view when the operation member 420 is in the first position and the engagement member 443 is in the first rotation position.
- FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B are diagrams illustrating an engaged state by the lock mechanism on the right side in the width direction in the lock mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 16A is a plan view for explaining the engaged state, and FIG. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 16B-16B in FIG. 16A.
- the engagement shaft portion 443g of the engagement member 443 is positioned on the right end side of the groove portions 433a and 433b of the connection member 433.
- the engagement member 443 on the right side in the width direction has the engagement shaft portion 443g rotated to the front side in the thickness direction by the groove portion 433b.
- the engagement member 443 on the left side in the width direction has the engagement shaft portion 443g in the thickness direction by the groove portion 433a. Is rotated to the back side to be positioned at the first rotation position. At this time, as shown in FIGS.
- the engagement protrusion 443 a of the engagement member 443 engages with the engagement recess 121 b of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100.
- the first unit 100 is locked to the socket 400.
- the upper end of the rotation shaft portion 443b of the engagement member 443 is in contact with the flat portion 123b of the protection member 123 of the engagement recess 121b of the first unit 100, so that the engagement member 443 has the second spring 451. It is pushed down against the urging force and is positioned at the first axial direction position.
- the fitting convex portion 443j is fitted in the first fitting concave portion 431e of the support member 431.
- FIGS. 17, 18A, and 18B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the engagement by the lock mechanism on the right side in the width direction of the lock mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment is released.
- FIG. 18A is a plan view for explaining the disengaged state
- FIG. 18B is a sectional view taken along the line 18B-18B in FIG. 18A.
- the engagement shaft portion 443g of the engagement member 443 is located on the left end side of the groove portions 433a and 433b of the connection member 433.
- the engagement member 443 on the right side in the width direction is rotated in the thickness direction by the engagement shaft portion 443g by the groove portion 433b, and the engagement member 443 on the left side in the width direction has the engagement shaft portion 443g in the thickness direction by the groove portion 433a. Is rotated to the front side to be positioned at the second rotational position. At this time, as shown in FIGS.
- the first unit 100 is urged upward by the connector pin 461 of the connector 460 of the socket 400 via the connector 120. Therefore, the unlocked first unit 100 is pushed upward by the urging force of the connector pin 461.
- the engaging member 443 is biased upward by the biasing force of the second spring 451 and is in the second rotational position. Further, since the first unit 100 is moved upward, the engaging member 443 is pushed upward (to the second axial direction position) by the urging force of the second spring 451, and the fitting convex portion 443 j of the supporting member 431 is moved. It will be fitted into the second fitting recess 431f. Thereby, the rotation of the engaging member 443 around the rotation axis is restricted.
- the unlocked state between the engaging member 443 and the engaged portion 110 is maintained. Therefore, the user does not need to keep gripping the operation member 420 in a state where the operation member 420 is moved to the second position (lock release position) side. Therefore, it is not necessary to pull out the first unit 100 from the socket 400 with the other hand while holding the operation member 420 in the second position (lock release position) with one hand. That is, it is not necessary to remove using both hands. Further, since the operation member 420 is maintained in the second position (unlock position), the user can visually recognize that the lock mechanism is currently in the unlock state.
- the first unit 100 is attached to the socket 400 in a state where the first unit 100 is not attached.
- the flat surface portion 123b of the protection member 123 of the first unit 100 comes into contact with the upper end of the rotation shaft portion 443b of the engagement member 443.
- the flat surface portion 123b of the protection member 123 is in contact with the upper end of the rotation shaft portion 443b of the engagement member 443, so that the engagement member 443 is pushed downward. It is done.
- the fitting convex portion 443j of the engaging member 443 When the fitting convex portion 443j of the engaging member 443 is pushed down from the position of the first fitting concave portion 431e of the support member 431 to the position of the second fitting concave portion 431f, that is, the engaging member 443 is in the first state. Is pushed down to the axial center position, the fitting projection 443j of the engaging member 443 and the second fitting recess 431f of the support member 431 are disengaged, thereby restricting the rotation of the engaging member 443. Is released, and the engagement member 443 can rotate around the rotation axis in the first fitting recess 431e.
- the connecting member 433 in which the groove portions 433a and 433b are engaged with the engaging shaft portion 443g of the engaging member 443 can be moved in the apparatus width direction.
- the connecting member 433 is urged (pulled) toward the first position of the operation member 420 by the first spring 434. Therefore, the connection member 433 and the operation member 420 coupled thereto move to the first position side, and the engagement member 443 rotates to the first rotation position by the movement of the connection member 433. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the engagement protrusion 443 a of the engagement member 443 engages with the engagement recess 121 b of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100. As a result, the first unit 100 is locked to the socket 400.
- the engagement member 443 on the other end side is not pushed down by the flat surface portion 123b of the protection member 123 of the first unit 100, and therefore, the engagement convex portion 443j of the engagement member 443 on the other end side
- the engagement of the support member 431 with the second fitting recess 431f is not released. Therefore, the engagement member 443 on the other end side cannot rotate. Therefore, the connection member 433 and the operation member 420 coupled thereto are not moved to the first position side.
- the user can visually recognize that the first unit 100 is not locked to the socket 400 based on the fact that the operation member 420 does not move to the first position side. Therefore, it is expected that the user appropriately inserts the first unit 100 into the socket 400. As a result, the electronic device 1 can be used while the first unit 100 and the socket 400 are not sufficiently locked. Carrying around is suppressed.
- Dust discharge mechanism In an electronic device configured to be detachable, dust easily enters the inside of the device through an engagement hole or the like. In the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, dust may enter the socket 400 through the engaging member arrangement hole 431d and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, dust that has entered inside can be appropriately processed.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a dust scraping portion provided in the connecting member and the operation member that constitute the dust discharge mechanism of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23-23 of FIG. 20B.
- the electronic device 1 includes a dust discharge mechanism 600 that discharges dust that has entered the socket 400 to the outside of the socket 400.
- the dust discharge mechanism 600 is configured to discharge dust to the outside of the socket 400 in conjunction with the operation of the operation member 420. The configuration will be specifically described below.
- the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 is formed with a dust discharge hole 410s formed of a through hole that communicates the inside and the outside of the socket 400.
- the dust discharge hole 410s is provided to discharge the dust that has entered the socket 400.
- the dust discharge holes 410 s are long holes that are long in the width direction (longitudinal direction) of the socket 400. This is to make it easier for dust to be discharged when moving in the width direction (longitudinal direction) of a plurality of dust scraping portions described later.
- the operation member 420 is provided with a recess 420e formed to be recessed downward from the connecting portion 420b.
- the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e is formed to be substantially flat and faces the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 via a minute gap.
- the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d of the connecting member 433 is formed substantially flat and faces the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 via a minute gap.
- the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e and the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d are spaced apart in the moving direction of the connecting member 433 (the width direction of the socket 400), and the first to fifth plurality of dust scraping portions 420j and 420k. 433i, 433j, and 433k are formed.
- the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k are formed on the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e.
- the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k are formed on the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d.
- Each dust scraping portion 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, 433k is slightly longer than the length of the gap between the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d and the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e and the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410.
- the socket body 410 is formed so as to protrude toward the bottom surface 410e side by a large length.
- the slightly larger length means that the dust scraping portions 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, and 433k and the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 are in contact with each other to such an extent that the connecting member 433 can slide smoothly with respect to the socket body 410. Length.
- the dust scraping portions 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, and 433k move in the direction of movement of the connecting member 433 (socket when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d and the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e.
- 400 has a substantially “>” shape that is open on one side and closed on the other side.
- the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k are formed in substantially the same size.
- the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k are formed larger as the latter. More specifically, the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k are disposed in the dust discharge hole 410s when the connecting member 433 is in a first width direction position to be described later. The closer the dust scraping portion is, the smaller it is formed.
- the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k are formed at positions that pass above the dust discharge hole 410s when the operation member 420 is moved from the first position to the second position. Has been.
- the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k move from the left side in the width direction of the dust discharge hole 410s to the right side in the width direction. That is, the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k pass above the dust discharge hole 410s.
- the dust present on the right side in the width direction of the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k on the upper surface of the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 is the first
- the dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k and reaches the upper side of the dust discharge hole 410s it falls to the outside of the socket 400 through the dust discharge hole 410s. That is, the dust present on the right side in the width direction of the first dust scraping portion 420 j and the second dust scraping portion 420 k inside the socket 400 when in the first width direction position is discharged to the outside of the socket 400. It will be.
- the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k are in the region on the left side in the width direction of the dust discharge hole 410s. Move from the left side in the width direction to the right side in the width direction. At this time, the widths of the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k on the upper surface of the bottom surface portion 410e of the socket body 410 when the connecting member 433 is in the first width direction position.
- Dust existing on the right side in the direction is pushed rightward in the width direction by the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k.
- the third dust scraping portion 433i moves to the vicinity of the position of the second dust scraping portion 420k when the connecting member 433 is in the first width direction position.
- the width of the third dust scraping portion 433i when pushed to the right in the width direction by the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k. It moves to the right side in the width direction by scattering or the like than the end on the right side in the direction. Therefore, the dust moves to the vicinity of the dust discharge hole 410s.
- the dust scraping portions 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, and 433k are, as described above, when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the bottom surface portion 433h of the spring accommodating portion 433d and the bottom surface portion 420h of the recess 420e,
- the connecting member 433 has a substantially “>” shape in which one side (the left side in the width direction) is open and the other side (the right side in the width direction) is closed in the moving direction (the width direction of the socket 400).
- each dust scraping portion 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, 433k is moving to the right in the width direction with the closed side as the tip, the dust is scraped smoothly, and the rear side (width It is received by the dust scraping part on the left side of the direction). Therefore, it is difficult for dust to concentrate on one place, and as a result, an increase in sliding resistance between the connecting member 433 and the operation member 420 and the socket body 410 during movement is suppressed. Therefore, it is suppressed that the operability of the operation member 420 is affected.
- the operation member 420 When the operation on the operation member 420 is released, the operation member 420 is returned from the second position to the first position by the biasing force of the spring 434. At this time, the operation member 420 is positioned on the right side in the width direction of the dust discharge hole 410s. The dust that is being pushed is pushed leftward in the width direction by the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k, and is discharged to the outside of the socket 400 through the dust discharge hole 410s.
- the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k are formed larger as the latter. More specifically, when the connecting member 433 is in the first position in the width direction, the dust scraping portion located closer to the dust discharge hole 410s is formed smaller. On the contrary, if the third dust scraping portion 433i is formed to be larger toward the third dust scraping portion 433i located near the dust discharge hole 410s, the third dust dust 433i is returned to the left side in the width direction. Dust is returned to the left side in the width direction by the scraping portion 433i.
- the dust scraping portion located closer to the dust discharge hole 410s is formed smaller.
- the operation member 420 When the operation member 420 is operated at the next opportunity, it is moved to the vicinity of the dust discharge hole 410s by the third dust scraping portion 433i, the fourth dust scraping portion 433j, and the fifth dust scraping portion 433k at the previous operation. As described above, the generated dust is pushed to the right in the width direction by the first dust scraping portion 420j and the second dust scraping portion 420k, and discharged to the outside of the socket 400 through the dust discharge hole 410s. .
- the electronic device 1 includes a first unit 100 having a display unit 101 and a second unit 200 having an input unit, and the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are detachable. It is configured.
- the second unit 200 has a socket 400 that can accommodate the side portion of the first unit 100.
- Socket 400 is A lock mechanism that removably locks the first unit 100 and the second unit 200; An operating member 420 for operating the locking mechanism; A dust discharge mechanism 600 that discharges the dust that has entered the inside of the socket 400 to the outside of the socket 400 in conjunction with the operation of the operation member 420.
- the dust that has entered the inside of the socket 400 can be discharged to the outside of the socket 400 in conjunction with the operation of the operation member 420.
- the dust discharge mechanism 600 is Dust scraping portions 420j and 420k that are formed on a connecting member 433 (moving member) and an operating member 420 (moving member) that move in conjunction with the operation of the operating member 420 inside the socket 400 and move the dust inside the socket 400. 433i, 433j, 433k,
- the socket main body 410 (case) of the socket 400 includes a dust discharge hole 410s formed so that the dust moved by the dust scraping portions 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, and 433k is discharged to the outside of the socket 400. .
- the dust that has entered the inside of the socket 400 can be discharged to the outside of the socket 400 in conjunction with the operation of the operation member 420 with a simple structure.
- a plurality of dust scraping portions 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, and 433k are formed apart from each other in the moving direction of the connecting member 433 (moving member) and the operating member 420 (moving member), The dust scraping portion located closer to the dust discharge hole 410s is formed smaller.
- the first embodiment has been described as an example of the technique in the present disclosure.
- the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to an embodiment in which changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like are appropriately performed.
- each dust scraping portion 420j, 420k, 433i, 433j, 433k is “>”.
- the shape of each dust scraping part is not limited to this.
- the shape of the dust scraping portion may be “)”.
- a combination of the “>” shape and the “)” shape, or a combination of other shapes may be used.
- the number of dust scraping portions is not five as in the present embodiment, but may be four or less or six or more.
- the present disclosure can be widely used in electronic devices that include a first unit and a second unit, and in which the first unit and the second unit are detachable.
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Description
第1のユニットと第2のユニットとを着脱可能にロックするロック機構と、
ロック機構を操作するための操作部材と、
ソケットの内部に侵入した粉塵を操作部材の操作に連動してソケットの外部に排出させる粉塵排出機構と、を備える。
以下、図面を参照して実施の形態1を説明する。
[1-1.電子機器の概要]
図1は、本実施形態に係る電子機器1の正面側の斜視図である。図1は、電子機器1を開いた状態の外観を示す。図2Aは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1の背面側の斜視図である。図2Bは、本実施形態に係る電子機器の第1のユニットと第2のユニットとを閉じた状態を示す斜視図である。なお、図1等において、各機器やユニット等の方向に関する記載を定義している。幅方向については、電子機器1、第1のユニット100、第2のユニット200、入力ユニット300、及びソケット400について、同じ方向であり、以下において、単に「幅方向」と言う場合がある。なお、本実施形態において、ヒンジ部500の回転軸心方向は、上記幅方向と平行な方向である。図1以外の各図においては、説明対象のユニットについての方向の定義を記載している。なお、上記の定義は、理解を容易にするための説明便宜上のものであり、構成要素の絶対的配置条件や、使用の際の方向等まで規定するものではない。
本実施形態の電子機器1は、第1のユニット100が第2のユニット200に装着された状態(連結状態)において、第1のユニット100が第2のユニット200から離脱するのを防止するためのロック機構を有する。つまり、電子機器1は、第1のユニット100と第2のユニット200とを連結状態でロック可能なロック機構を有する。以下、ロック機構について詳しく説明する。
図4は、本実施形態に係る電子機器1の第1のユニット100(タブレット型コンピュータ)の斜視図である。第1のユニット100の下側部100Sには、第1のユニット100側のロック機構構成部分として、被係合部110が設けられている。被係合部110は、第2のユニット200側のロック機構を構成する係合部440の係合部材443(図7A及び図7B参照)に係合可能である。被係合部110は、下側部100Sに、第1のユニット100の幅方向に間隔を空けて、2個設けられている。
[1-2-2-1.ソケットの構成]
第2のユニット200側のロック機構構成部分はソケット400に収容されている。図7A及び図7Bは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のソケット400の外観図である(係合部材443が第1の回転位置にある状態)。具体的に、図7Aはソケット400の斜視図であり、図7Bは係合部材443部分の拡大斜視図である。図8A及び図8Bは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のソケット400の外観図である(係合部材443が第2の回転位置にある状態)。具体的に、図8Aはソケット400の斜視図であり、図8Bは係合部材443部分の拡大斜視図である。
図9A及び図9Bは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のソケット本体410の外観図である。具体的に、図9Aはソケット本体410の斜視図であり、図9Bはソケット本体410の側面図である。
操作部材420は、ユーザによるロック解除操作を受け付ける部材である。操作部材420は、樹脂により形成されている。なお、操作部材420は、マグネシウム合金等の金属で形成されてもよい。操作部材420は、ソケット本体410に対してソケット400の幅方向において第1の位置と第2の位置との間で直線的に移動可能なように、ソケット400に支持されている。
図11は、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のロック機構構成部分のうちソケット400側の構成部分の斜視図である。
駆動機構430は、操作部材420が図7に示す第1の位置に移動されたときに係合部材443を第1の回転位置に回転させ、操作部材420が図8に示す第2の位置に移動されたときに係合部材443を第2の回転位置に回転させる。すなわち、駆動機構430は、操作部材420の第1の位置と第2の位置との間の直線移動を、係合部材443の第1の回転位置と第2の回転位置との間の回転に変換する。
図13A、図13B、及び図13Cは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のロック機構を構成する係合部材443の外観図である。具体的に、図13Aは正面図、図13Bは側面図、図13Cは平面図である。
図15は、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のロック機構を構成する連結部材433、操作部材420、及び係合部材443の外観図である。具体的には、操作部材420が第1の位置にあり、係合部材443が第1の回転位置にあるときの斜視図である。図16A及び図16Bは、本実施形態に係る電子機器1のロック機構のうち幅方向右側のロック機構による係合状態を説明する図である。具体的に、図16Aは係合状態を説明するための平面図、図16Bは図16Aの16B-16B線による断面図である。
着脱可能に構成された電子機器においては、係合用の孔等を介して粉塵が機器の内部に侵入しやすい。本実施形態の電子機器1では、ソケット400において、係合部材配置孔431d等を介して内部に粉塵が侵入する場合がある。そこで、本実施形態では、内部に侵入した粉塵を適切に処理可能とする。
前述の図20A及び図20B、並びに図22、図23を参照して本実施形態の粉塵排出機構について説明する。図22は、本実施形態に係る電子機器の粉塵排出機構を構成する連結部材及び操作部材に設けられた粉塵掻き出し部を示す図である。図23は、図20Bの23-23線による断面図である。
図1に示すように第1のユニット100がソケット400に装着されている状態のときに、第1のユニット100をソケット400から取り外すために、操作部材420が操作されたものとする。このとき、操作部材420は、ソケット400の幅方向において第1の位置から第2の位置に移動する。そうすると、操作部材420に固定されている連結部材433が、操作部材420の移動に連動して、ソケット400の幅方向において、図20Aに示す第1の幅方向位置(操作部材420が第1の位置にあるときにおける連結部材433の位置)から、図20Bに示す第2の幅方向位置(操作部材420が第2の位置にあるときにおける連結部材433の位置)まで移動する。この移動時、第1粉塵掻き出し部420j及び第2粉塵掻き出し部420kが、粉塵排出孔410sの幅方向左側から幅方向右側に移動する。つまり、第1粉塵掻き出し部420j及び第2粉塵掻き出し部420kが、粉塵排出孔410sの上方を通過する。そのため、第1の幅方向位置にあるときに、ソケット本体410の底面部410eの上面で第1粉塵掻き出し部420j及び第2粉塵掻き出し部420kの幅方向右側に存在している粉塵は、第1粉塵掻き出し部420j及び第2粉塵掻き出し部420kにより幅方向右側に押され、粉塵排出孔410sの上方に到達したときに、粉塵排出孔410sを介してソケット400の外部に落下することとなる。つまり、第1の幅方向位置にあるときにソケット400の内部において第1粉塵掻き出し部420j及び第2粉塵掻き出し部420kの幅方向右側に存在している粉塵が、ソケット400の外部に排出されることとなる。
本実施形態の電子機器1は、表示部101を有する第1のユニット100と、入力部を有する第2のユニット200とを備え、第1のユニット100と第2のユニット200とが着脱可能に構成されている。
第1のユニット100と第2のユニット200とを着脱可能にロックするロック機構と、
ロック機構を操作するための操作部材420と、
ソケット400の内部に侵入した粉塵を操作部材420の操作に連動してソケット400の外部に排出させる粉塵排出機構600と、を備える。
粉塵排出機構600は、
ソケット400の内部で操作部材420の操作に連動して移動する連結部材433(移動部材)及び操作部材420(移動部材)に形成され、ソケット400の内部の粉塵を移動させる粉塵掻き出し部420j、420k、433i、433j、433kと、
ソケット400のソケット本体410(ケース)に、粉塵掻き出し部420j、420k、433i、433j、433kにより移動される粉塵がソケット400の外部に排出されるように形成された粉塵排出孔410sと、を含む。
複数の粉塵掻き出し部420j、420k、433i、433j、433kが連結部材433(移動部材)及び操作部材420(移動部材)の移動方向において離間させて形成されており、
粉塵排出孔410sに近い位置にある粉塵掻き出し部ほど、小さく形成されている。
以上のように、本開示における技術の例示として、実施の形態1を説明した。しかしながら、本開示における技術は、これに限定されず、適宜、変更、置き換え、付加、省略などを行った実施の形態にも適用可能である。
100 第1のユニット
100a 第1の主面
100b 第2の主面
100S 下側部
101 表示部
102 蓋
103 操作スイッチ
104 インジケータ
110 被係合部
120 コネクタ
121 フレーム
121a 凹部
121b 係合凹部
122 側部カバー
122a 開口
123 保護部材
123a 係合孔
123b 平面部
200 第2のユニット
300 入力ユニット
300a 主面
300S 後側部
301 キーボード
302 タッチパッド
303 操作ボタン
310 筐体
400 ソケット
400a 主面
400y 凹部
400S 下側部
410 ソケット本体
410a 第1の外壁部
410b 第2の外壁部
410c 第3の外壁部
410d 第4の外壁部
410e 底面部
410s 粉塵排出孔
415 バネ係止部
420 操作部材
420a 操作部
420b 連結部
420c 連結孔
420e 凹部
420h 底面部
420j 第1粉塵掻き出し部
420k 第2粉塵掻き出し部
430 駆動機構
431 支持部材
431a 基板部
431b 係合部材支持部
431c 挿通孔
431d 係合部材配置孔
431e 第1嵌合凹部
431f 第2嵌合凹部
431x 取付孔
432 ベース部材
432a 回転中心軸部
432b 回転規制壁
432c 底面
433 連結部材
433a 溝部
433b 溝部
433d バネ収容部
433e バネ係止部
433g 突起
433h 底面部
433i 第3粉塵掻き出し部
433j 第4粉塵掻き出し部
433k 第5粉塵掻き出し部
434 第1バネ
440 係合部
443 係合部材
443a 係合突起
443b 回転軸部
443c 係合体
443e 筒状部
443f 軸穴
443g 係合軸部
443h 腕部
443j 嵌合凸部
443k バネ当接部
451 第2バネ
460 コネクタ
461 コネクタピン
461a 電極部
461b 基部
462 コネクタ本体
462a ピン支持部
500 ヒンジ部
600 粉塵排出機構
HC ヒンジ部の回転軸心
L1 幅方向の端部側の長さ
L2 幅方向の端部側以外の部分の長さ
RC 係合部材の回転軸心
Claims (3)
- 表示部を有する第1のユニットと、入力部を有する第2のユニットとを備え、前記第1のユニットと前記第2のユニットとが着脱可能に構成された電子機器であって、
前記第2のユニットは、前記第1のユニットの側部を収容可能なソケットを有し、
前記ソケットは、
前記第1のユニットと前記第2のユニットとを着脱可能にロックするロック機構と、
前記ロック機構を操作するための操作部材と、
前記ソケットの内部に侵入した粉塵を前記操作部材の操作に連動して前記ソケットの外部に排出させる粉塵排出機構と、を備える、
電子機器。 - 前記粉塵排出機構は、
前記ソケットの内部で前記操作部材の操作に連動して移動する移動部材に形成され、前記ソケットの内部の粉塵を移動させる掻き出し部と、
前記ソケットのケースに、前記掻き出し部により移動される粉塵が前記ソケットの外部に排出されるように形成された粉塵排出孔と、を含む、
請求項1記載の電子機器。 - 複数の前記掻き出し部が前記移動部材の移動方向において離間させて形成されており、
前記粉塵排出孔に近い位置にある掻き出し部ほど、小さく形成されている、
請求項2記載の電子機器。
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