WO2019069480A1 - Dispositif à disque - Google Patents

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WO2019069480A1
WO2019069480A1 PCT/JP2018/004969 JP2018004969W WO2019069480A1 WO 2019069480 A1 WO2019069480 A1 WO 2019069480A1 JP 2018004969 W JP2018004969 W JP 2018004969W WO 2019069480 A1 WO2019069480 A1 WO 2019069480A1
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山本　陽一
高橋　宏
卓人 山崎
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
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    • G11B17/00—Guiding record carriers not specifically of filamentary or web form, or of supports therefor
    • G11B17/22—Guiding record carriers not specifically of filamentary or web form, or of supports therefor from random access magazine of disc records
    • G11B17/26—Guiding record carriers not specifically of filamentary or web form, or of supports therefor from random access magazine of disc records the magazine having a cylindrical shape with vertical axis
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    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/023—Containers for magazines or cassettes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon

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  • the present disclosure relates to a disk apparatus that transports one disk tray selected from a plurality of disk trays to the vicinity of a drive unit and supplies one disk from the plurality of disks stored in the disk tray to the drive unit. .
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a conventional disk drive.
  • the conventional disk drive comprises two magazine stockers 101, 101.
  • the two magazine stockers 101 and 101 are provided on the bottom chassis 111 so as to face each other.
  • FIG. 18 the illustration of the magazine stocker 101 on one side (front side) is omitted.
  • each magazine stocker 101 a plurality of magazines 102 are stored.
  • Each magazine 102 has a disc tray 121 for storing a plurality of discs (disc-like information storage media such as CDs and DVDs).
  • a tray carrier 103 is provided between the two magazine stockers 101 and 101.
  • the tray carrier 103 is configured to pull out the disk tray 121 from one magazine 102 selected from the plurality of magazines 102 and to transport the disk tray 121 to the vicinity of the plurality of drive units 104 arranged at the rear of the apparatus. It is done.
  • the drive unit 104 is an apparatus for recording or reproducing information on a disc.
  • the plurality of drive units 104 are stacked in the vertical direction, and are disposed adjacent to the magazine stockers 101 and 101 at the rear of the apparatus.
  • a disk selector 105 is provided between a plurality of drive units 104 stacked adjacent to one magazine stocker 101 and a plurality of drive units 104 stacked stacked adjacent to the other magazine stocker 101. .
  • the disk selector 105 is configured to supply a plurality of disks stored in the disk tray 121 to the plurality of drive units 104 one by one.
  • a changer unit an apparatus having the functions of both the tray carrier 103 and the disk selector 105 will be referred to as a "changer unit".
  • the present disclosure provides a disk device in which the maintainability of the drive unit is improved.
  • the disk device in the present disclosure includes a plurality of disk trays, a drive unit, a tray carrier, a disk selector, a chassis, and a housing.
  • Each of the plurality of disc trays accommodates a plurality of discs.
  • the drive unit records or reproduces information on the disc.
  • the tray carrier transports one disk tray selected from the plurality of disk trays to the vicinity of the drive unit.
  • the disk selector is disposed near the drive unit.
  • the disk selector supplies one of the plurality of disks stored in the disk tray to the drive unit.
  • the chassis supports the tray carrier and the disk selector.
  • the housing supports the chassis, the disk tray, and the drive unit.
  • the drive unit is configured to be removable from the housing.
  • the drive unit comprises a handle and a locking mechanism.
  • the handle is displaceable in a lock position for locking the drive unit to the housing and a release position for releasing the lock between the drive unit and the housing.
  • the lock mechanism locks and unlocks the drive unit and the housing in response to the displacement of the handle between the lock position and the release position.
  • the maintainability of the disk drive can be improved.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage for storing a plurality of disk devices according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where one drawer is pulled out of the storage of FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the drawer of FIG. 2 housed in a case.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the drawer of FIG. 2 being pulled out of the case.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the disk device according to the embodiment. 6 is a perspective view showing the drawer of FIG. 2 pulled out of the case, and is an exploded view of one disk device stored in the drawer.
  • FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the changer unit provided in the disk apparatus of FIG. 5 and the disk conveyance operation.
  • FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the disk conveyance operation following FIG. 7A.
  • FIG. 7C is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7B.
  • FIG. 7D is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7C.
  • FIG. 7E is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7D.
  • FIG. 7F is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7E.
  • FIG. 7G is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7F.
  • FIG. 7H is a perspective view showing the disk transport operation following FIG. 7G.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the drive unit 34.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a handle holder and a cam plate of the cam mechanism in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a handle holder and a cam plate of the cam mechanism in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a handle holder and a cam plate of the cam mechanism
  • FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of the housing with the drive unit removed from the housing.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the housing with the drive unit mounted on the housing.
  • 12A is a side view schematically showing the drive unit from arrow XIIA of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the release position.
  • 12B is a side view of the handle holder and cam plate from arrow XIIB of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the release position.
  • FIG. 13A is a side view schematically showing the drive unit from arrow XIIA of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the locked position.
  • FIG. 13B is a side view of the handle holder and cam plate from arrow XIIB of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the locked position.
  • FIG. 14 is a side view of the link mechanism in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 15 is a side view of the link mechanism when the handle is in the release position.
  • FIG. 16 is a side view of the linkage when the handle is between the release position and the lock position.
  • FIG. 17 is a side view of the link mechanism when the handle is in the locked position.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a conventional disk drive.
  • a plurality of disk trays, a drive unit, a tray carrier, a disk selector, a chassis, and a housing are provided.
  • Each of the plurality of disc trays accommodates a plurality of discs.
  • the drive unit records or reproduces information on the disc.
  • the tray carrier transports one disk tray selected from the plurality of disk trays to the vicinity of the drive unit.
  • the disk selector is disposed near the drive unit.
  • the disk selector supplies one disk to the drive unit from among the plurality of disks stored in the disk tray.
  • the chassis supports the tray carrier and the disk selector.
  • the housing supports the chassis, the disk tray, and the drive unit.
  • the drive unit is configured to be removable from the housing.
  • the drive unit comprises a handle and a locking mechanism.
  • the handle is displaceable in a lock position for locking the drive unit to the housing and a release position for releasing the lock between the drive unit and the housing.
  • the lock mechanism locks and unlocks the drive unit and the housing in response to the displacement of the handle between the lock position and the release position.
  • the drive unit includes a drive-side connector connected to a housing-side connector supported by the housing to transmit or receive information with the outside.
  • the mounting and demounting directions of the housing side connector and the drive side connector and the mounting and demounting direction of the drive unit with respect to the housing are the same.
  • the housing-side connector and the drive-side connector are connected.
  • the release position the housing-side connector and the drive-side connector are separated.
  • the housing comprises a bar extending inwardly from the inner wall.
  • the locking mechanism locks the bar when the handle is in the locked position and unlocks the bar when the handle is in the release position.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a cam mechanism that interlocks with the movement of the handle.
  • the cam mechanism has a cam plate connected with the handle and having a groove extending inwardly from the peripheral edge.
  • the cam mechanism stops the drive unit from being inserted into the housing by the abutment of the bar with the cam plate when the handle is in the release position.
  • the cam mechanism interlocks with the movement of the handle to the lock position, and the groove of the cam plate pulls the bar into the groove so as to be locked.
  • the cam mechanism includes a handle holder rotatably supporting the cam plate.
  • the handle holder is provided with a holder pin projecting toward the cam plate.
  • the cam plate has an arc-shaped groove in which the holder pin is inserted, a cam plate pin projecting inward from the cam plate, and a spring attached to the holder pin and the cam plate pin. The spring is biased in the direction in which the holder pin and the cam plate pin repel each other.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a link mechanism that interlocks with the movement of the handle.
  • the link mechanism includes a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm.
  • the first arm is connected to the handle and is rotatable at a predetermined angle.
  • the second arm is rotatable at a predetermined angle in conjunction with the movement of the first arm.
  • the third arm is rotatable at a predetermined angle in conjunction with the movement of the second arm.
  • the link mechanism stops the drive unit from being inserted into the housing when the handle is in the release position and the bar abuts on a part of the second arm. Further, the link mechanism interlocks with movement of the handle to the lock position, and a part of the second arm locks the bar.
  • the link mechanism includes a third arm that can rotate at a predetermined angle in conjunction with the movement of the second arm. In conjunction with the movement of the handle to the locked position, a portion of the third arm locks the bar.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage for storing a plurality of disk devices according to the embodiment.
  • the storage 1 is, for example, a 19-inch rack.
  • the storage case 1 is a rectangular box-shaped member, and has an opening 1A on the front side.
  • the length in the depth direction X is, for example, 1,000 mm
  • the length in the lateral direction Y is, for example, 600 mm
  • the length in the vertical direction Z is, for example, 2,000 mm.
  • the storage 1 is provided with a plurality of drawers 2 as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, four drawers 2 are arranged in the vertical direction Z. Each drawer 2 is configured to be able to be put in and out through the opening 1A of the storage 1.
  • Each drawer 2 is configured to be operable independently of the other drawers 2, and the drawer 2 can be pulled out without interrupting the operation of the other drawers 2 even when the power of the storage case 1 is turned on. Can. However, electrical control is performed so that only one drawer 2 can be pulled out in the same rack. Thereby, the center of gravity moves forward by pulling out the plurality of drawers 2, and it is possible to prevent the storage 1 from falling.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where one drawer 2 is pulled out of the storage 1 of FIG.
  • the drawer 2 houses a plurality of disk devices (also referred to as changer modules) 3 according to the embodiment.
  • disk devices 3 are accommodated in one depth direction X in one drawer 2.
  • the front wall of the drawer 2 is provided with a handle portion 2A. By pushing or pulling the handle portion 2A in the depth direction X, the drawer 2 can be easily moved in and out of the storage 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the drawer 2 housed in the case 4.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the drawer 2 pulled out of the case 4.
  • the case 4 is a rectangular box-shaped member, and has an opening 4A (see FIG. 4) on the front surface.
  • the case 4 is detachably fixed in the housing 1.
  • four cases 4 are stacked in the vertical direction Z.
  • the case 4 is provided with a pair of rails 5 so as to guide the movement of the drawer 2 in the depth direction X.
  • a fan unit 6 for blowing a cooling air for cooling each disk device 3 is detachably mounted on the front wall of the drawer 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the disk drive 3.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the drawer 2 drawn out from the case 4 and is an exploded view of one disk device 3 stored in the drawer 2. As shown in FIG.
  • the disk apparatus 3 includes two tray stacks 31A and 31B so as to face each other in the lateral direction Y.
  • a plurality of disc trays 32 are stored in the tray stacks 31A and 31B.
  • the tray stacks 31A and 31B are configured to hold the plurality of disk trays 32 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the tray stack 31A disposed on the right side as viewed from the front of the drawer 2 is configured to hold the 16 disk trays 32 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the tray stack 31B disposed on the left side as viewed from the front of the drawer 2 is configured to hold eighteen disk trays 32 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the disc tray 32 is configured to be able to store a plurality of discs.
  • the disk tray 32 is configured to be able to store twelve disks in a stacked state.
  • the disk is, for example, an optical disk having a recording layer on both sides of 12 cm in diameter.
  • a disc tray 32 and a changer unit 33 for transporting the disc are provided.
  • the drive unit 34 is a device for recording or reproducing information on the disc.
  • the drive unit 34 is a tray type disk drive which loads a disk using a tray.
  • the drive unit 34 is attached to the housing 35.
  • the tray stacks 31A and 31B and the changer unit 33 are stored in a housing 35.
  • the tray stacks 31A and 31B are detachably configured by pushing or pulling in the lateral direction Y in a state where the drawer 2 is pulled out from the case 4 as shown in FIG.
  • the tray stacks 31A and 31B may be divided into a plurality of (for example, two upper and lower stages) so as to be easily attached to and detached from the housing 35.
  • the changer unit 33 is configured to be removable from the housing 35 by pushing or pulling in the vertical direction Z while the drawer 2 is pulled out from the case 4 as shown in FIG. 4.
  • a control unit 7 for controlling various operations including the disk conveyance operation of each disk device 3 and the air blowing operation of the fan unit 6 is detachably attached.
  • the control unit 7 is connected, for example, by wire or wirelessly to a host computer that manages data.
  • the host computer sends an instruction to the control unit 7 to perform an operation such as writing or reading data to a designated disk based on the instruction of the operator.
  • the control unit 7 controls the operation of each device such as the fan unit 6, the changer unit 33, and the drive unit 34 in accordance with the instruction.
  • the connecting unit 9 is attached to the changer unit 33 above the tray stack 31B.
  • a handle portion 39 having a U-shaped cross section is provided on the top surface of the chassis 38 of the changer unit 33.
  • the changer unit 33 is configured to be removable as the handle portion 39 is lifted from the recess 38 ⁇ / b> B and moved relative to the housing 35 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the housing 35 is provided with a guide portion (not shown) so as to guide the movement of the changer unit 33 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the handle portion 39 is accommodated in a U-shaped recess 38 B provided on the upper surface of the chassis 38.
  • FIGS. 7A to 7H are perspective views showing the configuration of the changer unit 33 and the disk conveyance operation.
  • the changer unit 33 includes a tray carrier 36 and a disk selector 37.
  • the tray carrier 36 and the disk selector 37 are attached to a chassis 38 shown in FIG. 7A to 7H show a state in which the front wall 38A of the chassis 38 shown in FIG. 6 is removed in order to make the internal configuration of the changer unit 33 more visible.
  • the tray carrier 36 is configured to transport one disk tray 32 selected from the plurality of disk trays 32 to the vicinity of the drive unit 34, as shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D. Further, the tray carrier 36 is configured to store the disk tray 32 transported to the vicinity of the drive unit 34 at the original position (tray stack 31A or tray stack 31B).
  • the tray carrier 36 is configured to move in the vertical direction Z. Further, the tray carrier 36 moves to a desired position of the disc tray 32, and is configured to be able to put the disc tray 32 into and out of the tray stacks 31A and 31B.
  • the disk selector 37 is disposed in the vicinity of the drive unit 34, and is configured to supply one disk D1 out of the plurality of disks D1 stored in the disk tray 32 to the drive unit 34.
  • the disk selector 37 is configured to hold a plurality of disks D1 stored in the disk tray 32 in the vicinity of the drive unit 34, as shown in FIG. 7E.
  • the tray carrier 36 is lowered and separated from the disk selector 37. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7F, the tray 34A is discharged from the drive unit 34 so as to be located below the disk selector 37.
  • the disk selector 37 separates one disk D1 from the plurality of held disks D1 and supplies it to the tray 34A of the drive unit 34. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7H, the tray 34A is transported into the drive unit 34, so that data recording or reproduction with respect to the disk D1 becomes possible.
  • the disk selector 37 holds the disk D1 on the tray 34A discharged from the drive unit 34, and releases the disk D2 from holding the disk D1 on the disk tray 32. It is configured to return.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the drive unit 34.
  • the a direction is the width direction of the drive unit 34
  • the b direction is the depth direction of the drive unit 34
  • the c direction is the height direction of the drive unit 34.
  • the a direction and the X direction, the b direction and the Y direction, and the c direction and the Z direction are the same direction.
  • the depth direction (b direction) the direction in which the drive unit 34 is pulled out of the housing 35 is referred to as the front direction, and the direction in which the drive unit 34 is inserted into the housing 35 is referred to as the back direction.
  • the drive unit 34 includes a drive body 41, a connector 43, a lock mechanism 45, and a handle 49.
  • the drive body 41 records or reproduces information on the disc D1 placed on the tray 34A.
  • the connector 43 and the drive main body 41 are electrically connected.
  • the lock mechanism 45 detachably fixes the drive unit 34 to the housing 35.
  • the handle 49 is displaceable between a lock position for locking the drive unit 34 to the housing 35 and a release position for releasing the lock between the drive unit 34 and the housing 35.
  • the drive unit 34 further includes a printed wiring board (PCB) 47 supported movably in the width direction (a direction) and the height direction (c direction) on the drive body 41.
  • a connector 43 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear central portion of the printed wiring board 47.
  • the drive main body 41 records, for example, information received from another device such as the control unit 7 on the disk D1 via the connector 43. Further, the drive main body 41 reads the information recorded on the disc D 1, and transmits the read information to another device via the connector 43.
  • the connector 43 is a connection member for transmitting and receiving information to and from an external device of the drive unit 34.
  • the connector 43 is detachably connected to the connector 35A fixed to the housing 35.
  • the mounting and demounting direction of the connector 35A of the housing 35 and the connector 43 of the drive unit 34 is the same as the mounting and demounting direction of the drive unit 34 with respect to the housing 35.
  • the printed wiring board 47 has a wire for connecting the drive body 41 and the connector 43.
  • the printed wiring board 47 is floatingly held on the top of the drive body 41 so as to be displaceable in the width direction and the height direction.
  • the printed wiring board 47 has holes 47A at both rear sides.
  • a bolt 48 is inserted into the hole 47 A from above the printed wiring board 47 and attached to the drive body 41. Thereby, the printed wiring board 47 can be displaced in the height direction along the bolt 48.
  • the diameter of the hole 47A is larger in the a direction than the diameter of the shaft portion of the bolt 48, but is restricted in the b direction. Therefore, the printed wiring board 47 can be displaced in the width direction (direction a).
  • the printed wiring board 47 has holes 47B on both front sides.
  • An inverted L-shaped hook 41A extending from the drive body 41 is inserted into the hole 47B from below.
  • the upper surface of the printed wiring board 47 abuts on the lower part of the bent portion of the hook 41A, whereby the amount of displacement of the printed wiring board 47 in the height direction is limited.
  • another inverted L-shaped hook 41 B is disposed on both sides of the upper surface of the drive body 41.
  • the handle 49 is used to lock and unlock the drive unit 34.
  • the handle 49 is rotatable between the highest lock position and the lowest release position.
  • the handle 49 has a single bar shape, but the shape of the handle 49 is not limited to this, and may have a bar shape divided into two, or a grip shape having a curved portion adapted to the hand shape May be included.
  • the lock mechanism 45 includes a cam mechanism 51 interlocked with the movement of the handle 49.
  • the cam mechanism 51 is connected to the handle 49, and includes a cam plate 53 that converts rotational movement of the handle 49 into linear movement of the drive main body 41, and a handle holder 55 that rotatably holds the cam plate 53.
  • the lock mechanisms 45 are respectively provided on both front sides of the drive main body 41.
  • the cam plate 53 is rotatably disposed between the handle holder 55 and the drive body 41. That is, the cam plate 53 is disposed inward of the handle holder 55 in the a direction.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the handle holder 55 and the cam plate 53 which the cam mechanism 51 has.
  • the handle holders 55 are plate members made of metal, and are disposed on both front sides of the drive main body 41.
  • the handle holder 55 has a groove 55A for receiving a lock bar 35B (bar) extending in the a direction of the housing 35 in the back and forth direction (b direction), and a pin 55B (holder pin) projecting inward from the inner side surface thereof.
  • the front side portion of the handle holder 55 is provided with two protrusions 55C which are formed apart in the height direction.
  • the cam plate 53 is supported by the handle holder 55 so as to be rotatable at a predetermined angle about an axis 54 supported by the handle holder 55.
  • the cam plate 53 includes an arm 53A connected to the handle 49, a groove 53B (first groove) extending inward from the peripheral edge of the cam plate 53, and a pin 53C (cam plate) protruding from the side surface of the cam plate 53.
  • the groove 53B and the arc-shaped groove 53D are grooves extending from one main surface of the cam plate 53 to the other main surface.
  • the pin 55B of the handle holder 55 is inserted into the groove 53D of the cam plate 53.
  • the cam mechanism 51 includes a coil spring 59 (spring) attached to the pin 55B inserted into the groove 53D and the pin 53C of the cam plate 53.
  • the coil spring 59 is biased in such a direction that the pin 55B of the handle holder 55 and the pin 53C of the cam plate 53 repel each other.
  • FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of the housing 35 in a state where the drive unit 34 is removed from the housing 35.
  • the housing 35 includes a drive bay 61, guide members 63 and 64, a connector 35A, and a lock bar 35B.
  • the drive bay 61 is a space for housing the drive unit 34.
  • the guide members 63 and 64 guide the inserted drive unit 34 to a predetermined position of the drive bay 61.
  • the connector 35A is connected to the connector 43 of the drive unit 34.
  • the lock bar 35 B is locked by the lock mechanism 45 of the drive unit 34.
  • the guide member 63 is, for example, a flat plate made of metal.
  • the guide member 64 (see FIG. 12A) also guides the drive unit 34 to a predetermined position. As a result, the lock bar 35B is guided into the groove 55A, and the connector 43 of the drive unit 34 and the connector 35A of the housing 35 are aligned.
  • the connector 35 A of the housing 35 is connected to the connector 43 of the drive unit 34. Thereby, between the drive unit 34 and, for example, the control unit 9, it is possible to transmit and receive the read information from the disk D1 and the write information to the disk D1.
  • the lock bar 35B extends inward along the direction a from the inner side wall 35C of the housing 35. Specifically, one end of the lock bar 35B is connected to the inner side wall 35C, and the other end is connected to a stay 35D extending from the inner side wall 35C of the housing 35.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the case 35 with the drive unit 34 mounted on the case 35. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the drive unit 34 is housed in the drive bay 61 of the housing 35 with the handle 49 standing.
  • FIG. 12A is a side view schematically showing the drive unit 34 from the arrow XIIA of FIG. 11 when the handle 49 is in the release position.
  • 12B is a side view of the handle holder and cam plate from arrow XIIB of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the release position.
  • FIG. 13A is a side view schematically showing the drive unit 34 from the view XIIA of FIG. 11 when the handle 49 is in the locked position.
  • FIG. 13B is a side view of the handle holder and cam plate from arrow XIIB of FIG. 11 when the handle is in the locked position.
  • the handle 49 is in the release or lowermost position.
  • the release position one protrusion 55C of the handle holder 55 and the hole 53E of the cam plate 53 are fitted, and the movement of the handle 49 is restricted.
  • the pin 55B is biased toward the end of the groove 53D by the coil spring 59, the movement of the handle 49 is also limited by this configuration.
  • the cam plate 53 and a part of the arm portion 53A are in contact with a part of the drive unit 34 in this rotational direction. This configuration limits further downward rotation of the handle 49.
  • the guide member 63 guides the drive unit 34 to a predetermined position in the height direction (c direction) and the width direction (a direction). Be done.
  • the drive unit 34 is further inserted into the back of the drive bay 61 while being guided by the guide member 63, the lock bar 35 B of the housing 35 enters the groove 55 A of the handle holder 55.
  • the lock bar 35 B of the housing 35 abuts on the outer periphery of the cam plate 53. Thereby, insertion of the drive unit 34 into the drive bay 61 is temporarily stopped.
  • the user rotates the handle 49 from the release position to the lock position at the uppermost position.
  • the user rotates the handle 49 against the biasing force of the coil spring 59 and the frictional force due to the fitting of the protrusion 55C and the hole 53E.
  • the cam plate 53 rotates while drawing the lock bar 35B into the groove 53B.
  • the drive unit 34 is gradually inserted further into the drive bay 61, and the connector 43 of the drive unit 34 is gradually connected to the connector 35A of the housing 35.
  • the lock bar 35B is positioned on the most front side of the groove 55A of the handle holder 55. Also in the locked position, the other protrusion 55C of the handle holder 55 and the hole 53E of the cam plate 53 are fitted, and the movement of the handle 49 is restricted. Further, since the pin 55B is biased toward the end of the groove 53D by the coil spring 59, the movement of the handle 49 is also limited by this configuration. Further, a portion of the rear surface of the arm portion 53A comes in contact with a portion of the handle holder 55, thereby restricting the rotation of the handle 49 further from the lock position.
  • the cam plate 53 also rotates in accordance with the rotation of the handle 49.
  • the arc-shaped groove 53B is rotated, and the drive unit 34 is gradually pushed out of the drive bay 61 by the reaction force of the cam plate 53 pushing the lock bar 35B.
  • the movement of the drive unit 34 also gradually moves the connector 43 forward, so that the connection between the connector 43 and the connector 35A can be gradually disconnected.
  • the handle 49 is in the release position, the connection of the connector 43 is completely released, so that the user can take out the drive unit 34 without feeling a sense of resistance.
  • the pin 55B of the handle holder 55 and the pin 53C of the cam plate 53 are biased in opposite directions by the coil spring 59. Therefore, when the handle 49 is in the lock position and the release position, the pin 55B is urged by the coil spring 59 in the wall surface direction of the groove 53D of the cam plate 53, so that the pin 55B moves along the groove 53D. It is suppressing. Thus, since the rotation of the cam plate 53 is loaded at the lock position and the release position, the handle 49 is prevented from rotating inadvertently.
  • the drive unit 34 is configured to be removable from the housing 35.
  • the drive unit 34 includes a handle 49 and a lock mechanism 45.
  • the handle 49 is displaceable between a lock position for locking the drive unit 34 to the housing 35 and a release position for releasing the lock between the drive unit 34 and the housing 35.
  • the lock mechanism 45 locks and unlocks the drive unit 34 and the housing 35 in response to the displacement of the handle 49 between the lock position and the release position.
  • the drive unit 34 also includes a connector 43 connected to the connector 35A supported by the housing 35 in order to transmit or receive information to be recorded or reproduced on the disc with the outside.
  • the mounting and demounting directions of the connector 35A and the connector 43 are the same as the mounting and demounting directions of the drive unit 34 with respect to the housing 35. In the lock position, the connector 35A and the connector 43 are connected, and in the release position, the connector 35A and the connector 43 are separated.
  • the connector 35A of the housing 35 and the connector 43 of the drive unit 34 can be attached and detached in conjunction with the handle operation, so that damage to the connector 43 can be prevented at the time of attachment and detachment.
  • a large force may be required to separate the connector 35A from the connector 43. Since the movement of the drive unit 34 is temporarily stopped when the handle 49 is displaced to the release position, the drive unit 34 is not pulled out vigorously after the separation of the connector 35A and the connector 43.
  • the housing 35 includes a lock bar 35B extending inward along the direction a from the inner side wall 35C.
  • the lock mechanism 45 locks the lock bar 35B when the handle 49 is in the lock position, and unlocks the lock bar 35B when the handle 49 is in the release position. With this configuration, attachment and detachment of the housing 35 and the drive unit 34 can be facilitated.
  • the lock mechanism 45 includes a cam mechanism 51 interlocked with the movement of the handle 49.
  • the cam mechanism 51 has a cam plate 53 connected to the handle 49.
  • the cam plate 53 has a groove 53B extending inward from the peripheral edge.
  • the cam mechanism 51 stops the drive unit 34 from being inserted into the housing 35 when the lock bar 35B abuts on the cam plate 53 when the handle 49 is in the release position.
  • the cam mechanism 51 interlocks with the movement of the handle 49 to the lock position, and the groove 53B of the cam plate 53 pulls the lock bar 35B into the groove 53B and locks it.
  • the drive unit 34 can be moved slowly between the unlocking position and the locking position, and the sudden insertion and removal of the drive unit 34 to and from the housing 35 can be prevented.
  • the cam mechanism 51 further includes a handle holder 55 that rotatably supports the cam plate 53.
  • the handle holder 55 includes a pin 55 ⁇ / b> B protruding toward the cam plate 53.
  • the cam plate 53 has an arc-shaped groove 53D into which the pin 55B is inserted, a pin 53C projecting laterally from the cam plate 53, and a coil spring 59 attached to the pin 55B and the pin 53C.
  • the coil spring 59 urges the pin 55B and the pin 53C in a repulsion direction.
  • FIG. 14 is a side view of the link mechanism in the second embodiment.
  • the second embodiment employs a link mechanism in place of the cam mechanism of the first embodiment to lock and release the drive unit 34.
  • the disk device 3 according to the second embodiment is the same as the disk device 3 according to the first embodiment except for the matters described below.
  • the lock mechanism 45 of the drive unit 34 in the second embodiment is provided with the link mechanism 71 interlocked with the movement of the handle 49 instead of the lock mechanism 45 of the first embodiment being provided with the cam mechanism 51.
  • the link mechanism 71 is connected to the handle 49 at one end.
  • the link mechanism 71 includes a first arm 73 capable of rotating at a predetermined angle, and a second arm 75 capable of rotating at a predetermined angle in conjunction with the movement of the first arm 73.
  • the link mechanism 71 includes a third arm 77 that can rotate at a predetermined angle in conjunction with the movement of the second arm 75.
  • the link mechanism 71 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the left side surface of the drive unit 34.
  • the first arm 73 is supported by the handle holder 67 rotatably about an axis 74 supported by the handle holder 67 at a predetermined angle. One end of the first arm 73 is connected to the handle 49, and the other end has a pin 73A protruding inward.
  • the first arm 73 may have a bending point depending on the connection position with the shaft 74.
  • the first arm 73 may have two inflection points as shown in FIG. 14 or one as shown in FIG. 15-17.
  • the second arm 75 is supported by the handle holder 67 rotatably about an axis 76 supported by the handle holder 67 at a predetermined angle.
  • the second arm 75 has a linear groove 75A, and the pin 73A of the first arm 73 is inserted through the groove 75A.
  • the second arm 75 has a protrusion 75B at the extension end of the groove 75A.
  • a coil spring 79 is attached to the pin 73A and the protrusion 75B inserted into the groove 75A.
  • the pin 73A rotates about the shaft 74 while linearly moving in the groove 75A, whereby the second arm 75 is moved. It also rotates a predetermined angle about the axis 76.
  • the second arm 75 has a pin 75C projecting inward and a V-shaped contact portion 75D that contacts the lock bar 35B of the housing 35.
  • the third arm 77 is supported by the handle holder 67 so as to be rotatable at a predetermined angle about an axis 78 supported by the handle holder 67.
  • the third arm 77 protrudes inwardly toward the front end of the third arm 77, a hole 77A through which the pin 75C of the second arm 75 is inserted, a contact portion 77B in contact with the lock bar 35B of the housing 35, and And a protrusion 77c.
  • the coil spring 81 is attached to the protrusion 77 c of the third arm 77 and the handle holder 67, and the shaft 78 is inserted through the coil center of the coil spring 81.
  • FIG. 15 is a side view of the link mechanism 71 when the handle 49 is in the release position.
  • FIG. 16 is a side view of the link mechanism 71 when the handle 49 is between the release position and the lock position.
  • FIG. 17 is a side view of the link mechanism 71 when the handle 49 is in the locked position.
  • FIGS. 15-17 show side views of the link mechanism 71 disposed on the right side of the drive unit 34.
  • the lock bar 35B of the housing 35 abuts on the first contact surface 75Da of the contact portion 75D of the second arm 75. Since the pin 73A of the first arm 73 and the projection 75B of the second arm 75 are connected via the coil spring 79, the pin 73A is biased to be positioned at the front end of the groove 75A of the second arm 75 There is.
  • the lock bar 35B of the housing 35 abuts on the first contact surface 75Da of the contact portion 75D of the second arm 75, the drive unit 34 has to be pushed against the biasing force of the coil spring 79. Insertion is temporarily stopped.
  • the user rotates the handle 49 from the release position to the lock position.
  • the first arm 73 and the second arm 75 rotate against the biasing force of the coil spring 79.
  • the second contact surface 75Db of the contact portion 75D contacts the back side of the lock bar 35B.
  • the second contact surface 75Db rotates while pulling the lock bar 35B forward along the groove 67A.
  • the pin 75C of the second arm 75 pushes down the hole 77A of the third arm 77 against the biasing force of the coil spring 81 of the third arm 77, so the contact portion of the third arm 77 77B is located below the groove 67A.
  • the position of the pin 75C of the second arm 75 changes, and the rear end of the third arm 77 starts to rotate upward.
  • the upper surface of the third arm 77 contacts the lock bar 35B moving the groove 53B relatively forward, the rotation of the third arm 77 is stopped by the lock bar 35B.
  • the lock bar 35B When the handle 49 is rotated to the lock position, the lock bar 35B is moved to the front end of the groove 67A by the second contact surface 75Db.
  • the lock bar 35B moves relative to the front end of the groove 67A, the contact portion 77B is raised to the groove 67A by the biasing force of the coil spring 81, and the handle holder 67 is locked to the lock bar 35B.
  • the shaft 78 In the locked position, the shaft 78, which is the rotational center of the third arm 77, the lock bar 35B, and the contact portion 77B, are disposed on a straight line.
  • the link mechanism 71 includes the first arm 73 and the second arm 75.
  • the link mechanism 71 stops the drive unit 34 from being inserted into the housing 35 when the lock bar 35B abuts on a part of the second arm 75 when the handle 49 is in the release position.
  • the link mechanism 71 interlocks with movement of the handle 49 to the lock position, and a part of the second arm 75 locks the lock bar 35B.
  • the drive unit 34 can be moved slowly between the unlocking position and the locking position, and the sudden insertion and removal of the drive unit 34 to and from the housing 35 can be prevented.
  • the link mechanism 71 further includes a third arm 77, and a part of the third arm 77 locks the lock bar 35B in conjunction with the movement of the handle 49 to the lock position. This configuration can further improve the stability of the locked state.
  • the disk device according to the present disclosure can improve the maintainability of the drive unit, and is particularly useful for a disk device used in a facility that handles a large amount of data, such as a data center.
  • Reference Signs List 1 hangar 1A opening 2 drawer 2A handle 3 disk drive 4 case 4A opening 5 rail 6 fan unit 7 control unit 9 control unit 31A, 31B tray stack 32 disk tray 33 changer unit 34 drive unit 34A tray 35 housing 35A connector 35B Rock bar 35C inner side wall 35D stay 36 tray carrier 37 disk selector 38 chassis 38A front wall 38B recess 39 handle portion 41 drive main body 41A, 41B hook 43 connector 45 locking mechanism 47 printed wiring board 47A, 47B hole 48 bolt 49 handle 51 cam mechanism 53 cam Plate 53A Arm part 53B Groove (first groove) 53C pin (cam plate pin) 53D groove (second groove) 53E hole 54 axis 55 handle holder 55A groove 55B pin (holder pin) 55C Protruding part 57A Groove 59 Coil spring (spring) 61 Drive Bay 63, 64 Guide Member 67 Handle Holder 67A Groove 71 Link Mechanism 73 First Arm 73A Pin 74 Axis 75 Second Arm 75A Groove 75B Protrusive Part 75C Pin 75D

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L'invention concerne un dispositif à disque comprenant une unité d'entraînement qui enregistre ou lit des informations sur le disque, et un boîtier qui supporte l'unité d'entraînement, l'unité d'entraînement étant configurée de manière à être détachable du boîtier. L'unité d'entraînement comprend une poignée et un mécanisme de verrouillage. La poignée peut être déplacée vers une position de verrouillage dans laquelle l'unité d'entraînement est verrouillée sur le boîtier, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou entre l'unité d'entraînement et le boîtier est libéré. Le mécanisme de verrouillage verrouille et déverrouille l'unité d'entraînement et le boîtier conformément au déplacement de la poignée entre la position de verrouillage et la position de libération.
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