JPS62271379A - Connecting apparatus - Google Patents
Connecting apparatusInfo
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Abstract
(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
３、発明の詳細な説明
［発明の目的コ
（産業上の利用分野］
本発明は、例えば電子プリンタ、複写ｎ等の画像形成装
置、各種のコンピュータ、ワードプロセッサ、金融端末
機器等の電子機器（ＩＸ下「水体装置」という。）と、
この本体に付加される付加装置とを電気的に接続するた
めの接続装置に関するものである。Detailed Description of the Invention 3. Detailed Description of the Invention [Purpose of the Invention (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is applicable to image forming apparatuses such as electronic printers, photocopiers, various computers, word processors, and financial terminals. Electronic equipment such as equipment (referred to as "water body equipment" under IX),
This invention relates to a connecting device for electrically connecting an additional device added to the main body.
（従来の技術）
例えば、第４図に示すように電子プリンタのような本体
装置３０とこの装置に対して用紙を供給するために付加
的に用いられるカセット装置のような付加装置３１とを
電気的に接続するための手段としては、同図に示すよう
な接続ケーブル３２を用いることが通常である。(Prior Art) For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a main device 30 such as an electronic printer and an additional device 31 such as a cassette device additionally used to supply paper to this device are electrically connected. As a means for making a connection, a connection cable 32 as shown in the figure is usually used.
すなわち、本体装置３０の背面に設けた接続端子部と付
加装置３１の背面に設けた接続端子部とを接続ケーブル
３２により接続してこれらを一体的に搬面させるように
したものである。That is, the connection terminal section provided on the back surface of the main device 30 and the connection terminal section provided on the back surface of the additional device 31 are connected by the connection cable 32, and these are integrally transported.
しかし、このような接続装置においては、接続ケーブル
３２が本体装置３０及び付加装置３１から外部に露出す
る構造でおるため、この接続ケーブル３２のためのスペ
ースが必要となりこれら同装置３０．３１の配置上の制
約となるとともに同装置３０．３１の接続状態も外観上
雑然とした感じを与えるという問題がある。However, in such a connection device, since the connection cable 32 is exposed to the outside from the main device 30 and the additional device 31, a space is required for the connection cable 32, and the arrangement of these devices 30 and 31 is difficult. In addition to the above limitations, there is a problem in that the connection state of the devices 30 and 31 also gives a cluttered appearance.
（発明が解決しようとする問題点）
上述したように従来の接続装置では、接続ケーブルが露
出構造であるため占有面積が大きくなり、また、外観上
のまとまりも悪いという問題がある。(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, in the conventional connection device, since the connection cable has an exposed structure, it occupies a large area and also has a problem of poor appearance.
そこで、本発明は本体装置と付加装置との電気的な接続
に際して、何等外部に接続ケーブルを露出させることな
く同装置の接続を行なうことができる接続装置を提供す
ることを目的とするものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a connection device that can electrically connect a main device and an additional device without exposing any connection cables to the outside. .
［発明の構成］
（問題点を解決するための手段）
本発明の接続装置は、本体装置とこれに付加する付加装
置とを電気的に接続する接続装置において、前記本体装
置の所定の位置には本体側コンタクト部を、前記付加装
置の前記所定の位置に対応する位置には付加装置側コン
タクト部をそれぞれ有し、前記同装置を所定の配置状態
としたままで前記両コンタクト部を接続可能に構成した
ものである。[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) A connection device of the present invention is a connection device for electrically connecting a main device and an additional device added thereto. has a main body side contact portion and an additional device side contact portion at a position corresponding to the predetermined position of the additional device, and both the contact portions can be connected while the device is in a predetermined position. It is composed of
（作用）
上記構成の接続装置によれば、本体装置と付加装置とを
所定の配置状態、例えば重合状態あるいは隣接状態とし
たとき、本体側コンタクト部及び付加装置側コンタクト
部が相対向した状態となり、これにより同装置を電気的
に接続しＩＮる。(Function) According to the connecting device having the above configuration, when the main device and the additional device are placed in a predetermined arrangement state, for example, in an overlapping state or in an adjacent state, the main body side contact portion and the additional device side contact portion are in a state facing each other. , thereby electrically connecting the device and turning it on.
（実施例） 以下に本発明の実施例を詳細に説明する。(Example) Examples of the present invention will be described in detail below.
第１図は本発明の第１の実施例を示すもので必り、同図
に示す接続装置１は、本体装置（電子プリンタ）２の底
面の所定の位置に設けられた本体側コンタクト部３と、
この本体装置２が載置可能に構成され、かつ、この本体
装置２に対して用紙を供給する付加装置（カセット装置
〉４の上面における前記本体側コンタクト部３に対応す
る位置に設けられた付加装置側コンタクト部５とを有し
ている。FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and a connecting device 1 shown in the figure includes a main body side contact portion 3 provided at a predetermined position on the bottom surface of a main body device (electronic printer) 2. and,
An additional device (cassette device) that is configured to be able to place this main device 2 and that supplies paper to this main device 2 (cassette device) is an additional device provided at a position corresponding to the main body side contact portion 3 on the upper surface of the 4. It has an apparatus side contact part 5.
前記本体側コンタクト部３は、第２図（ａ）に示すよう
に本体装置２の底面の所定の位置例えば一方の端縁近傍
でホルダー６により固定配置され、かつ、下方に向けて
多数の接触子７を突出したオス型タイプに構成されてい
る。As shown in FIG. 2(a), the main body side contact part 3 is fixedly arranged by a holder 6 at a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the main body apparatus 2, for example near one edge, and has a large number of contacts facing downward. It is configured as a male type with a protruding child 7.
一方、前記付加装置側コンタクト部５は、第２図（ｂ）
に示すように付１′１０装置４の上面に固定配置され、
前記本体側コンタクト部３の各接触子７が嵌合可能な多
数の凹孔５ａ内にそれぞれメス型の接触子を配置してな
るメス型タイプに構成されている。 そして、前記本体
側コンタクト部３はこの本体装置２に設けた図示しない
付１１（１装置接続用のインターフェース回路に、また
、前記付加装置側コンタクト部５は前記付加装置４に設
けた図示しない本体接続用のインターフェース回路にそ
れぞれ接続されている。On the other hand, the contact portion 5 on the additional device side is as shown in FIG. 2(b).
As shown in Attachment 1'10, it is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the device 4,
It is constructed as a female type in which female contacts are respectively arranged in a large number of recesses 5a into which each contact 7 of the main body side contact portion 3 can fit. The main body side contact section 3 is attached to an unillustrated attachment 11 (not shown) provided on the main body device 2 (an interface circuit for connecting one device), and the additional device side contact section 5 is attached to an unillustrated main body (not shown) provided on the additional device 4. Each is connected to an interface circuit for connection.
上記構成の接続装置によれば、付加装置４の上に本体装
置２を載置する際に予め本体側コンタクト部３と付加装
置側コンタクト部５とが相対向するように配置されてい
るので、第２図（Ｃ）に示すように本体装置２の￥ｉ置
とともに本体側コンタクト部３の各接触子７が付加装置
側コンタクト部５の凹孔５ａに吠合し、両コンタクト部
３，５は一体的な結合状態となる。According to the connection device having the above configuration, when the main body device 2 is placed on the additional device 4, the main body side contact portion 3 and the additional device side contact portion 5 are arranged in advance so as to face each other. As shown in FIG. 2(C), as the main unit 2 is positioned, each contact 7 of the main unit side contact part 3 is fitted into the recessed hole 5a of the additional device side contact part 5, and both contact parts 3, 5 becomes an integrally connected state.
これにより、本体装＠２と付加袋＠４とが電気的に接続
され、本体装置２から付加袋＠４に対する電力の供給や
コントロール信号の伝送が可能になり、しかも従来装置
の場合のように接続用のケーブルが同装置２，４の外部
に露出することもなく整然とした状態でこれら同装置の
■能を発揮させることが可能となる。As a result, the main unit @2 and the additional bag @4 are electrically connected, and it becomes possible to supply power and transmit control signals from the main unit 2 to the additional bag @4. The connecting cables are not exposed to the outside of the devices 2 and 4, and the functions of the devices can be exhibited in an orderly manner.
次に第３図（ａ）、（ｂ）、（ｃ）を参照して本発明の
第２の実施例を説明する。Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(a), (b), and (c).
同図に示す接続装置１１は、本体装＠２の底部の一方の
端縁近傍においてこの本体装置２に設（プたホルダー１
６内に固定配置されたメス型タイプの本体側コンタクト
部１３と、付加装置４の上面側に前記ホルダー１６に対
応するように予め形成した収納スペース１７内に配置し
たオス型タイプの付加装置側コンタクト部１５とを有す
る。The connection device 11 shown in the figure is installed in the main body device 2 near one edge of the bottom of the main body device 2
6, and a male type additional device side arranged in a storage space 17 formed in advance on the top side of the additional device 4 to correspond to the holder 16. It has a contact part 15.
前記付加装置側コンタクト部１５は収納スペース１７内
においてカール状態に配置した引出しコード１８の端部
に接続されている。この引出しコード１８の長さは前記
付加装置側コンタクト部１５を付加装置４の上面からざ
らに上方に引出すことができる程度の長さとなっている
。The additional device side contact portion 15 is connected to an end of a pull-out cord 18 arranged in a curled state within the storage space 17. The length of this pull-out cord 18 is such that the additional device side contact portion 15 can be pulled out roughly upward from the top surface of the additional device 4.
また、前記収納スペース１７は蓋体１９により施詰され
ており、必要に応じてこのこの蓋体１７を聞き前記付加
装置側コンタクト部１５を付加装置４の上面からざらに
上方に引出すことができるようになっている。Further, the storage space 17 is closed by a lid 19, and the additional device side contact portion 15 can be roughly pulled upward from the top surface of the additional device 4 by listening to this lid 17 as needed. It looks like this.
この接続装置１１によれば、本体装置２を付加装置４に
ａ＠する際に、前記益体１９を開き付加装置側コンタク
ト部１５を前記本体側コンタクト部１２に嵌合するだけ
でこの両装置を電気的に接続することができる。そして
、この場合にも第１の実施例袋路の場合と同様接続コー
ドがこれら両装置の外部に露出することがなく、整然と
した接続状態を得ることができる。According to this connection device 11, when connecting the main device 2 to the additional device 4, the two devices can be connected by simply opening the gain body 19 and fitting the additional device side contact portion 15 into the main body side contact portion 12. Can be electrically connected. In this case as well, as in the case of the dead end of the first embodiment, the connection cords are not exposed to the outside of these devices, and an orderly connection state can be obtained.
本発明は上述した実施例に限定されるものではなく、そ
の要旨の範囲内で種々の変形が可能である。The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention.
例えば上述した実施例では本体装置と付加装置とを重合
した状態で電気的に接続する場合について説明したが、
これに限らず両装置を隣接配置の状態にして電気的な接
続を行なう場合でも同様にして実施可能でおる。For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a case was explained in which the main device and the additional device were electrically connected in a superposed state.
The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be implemented in the same manner even when the two devices are placed adjacent to each other and electrically connected.
また、上述した実施例では本体装置と付加装置という２
台の装置間の接続を行なう場合について説明したが、ざ
らに多数の装置間を電気的に接続する場合にも同様にし
て適用可能である。In addition, in the embodiment described above, there are two devices: the main device and the additional device.
Although a case has been described in which connections are made between multiple devices, the present invention can be similarly applied to cases in which a large number of devices are electrically connected.
し発明の効果］
以上詳述した本発明によれば、各装置相互の電気的接続
を接続ケーブルを露出させることなくしかも整然とした
状態で行な、うことができる接続装置を提供することが
できる。Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention described in detail above, it is possible to provide a connection device that can electrically connect devices to each other in an orderly manner without exposing connection cables. .
第１図は本発明の第１の実施例を示す斜視図、第２図（
ａ＞は同装置における本体側コンタクト部を示す断面図
、第２図（ｂ）は同装置における付加装置側コンタクト
部を示す断面図、第２図（Ｃ）は同装置の接続状態を示
す断面図、第３図（ａ）は本発明の第２の実施例にあけ
る本体側コンタクト部を示す断面図、第３図（ｂ）は同
上の付加装置側コンタクト部を示す断面図、第３図（Ｃ
）は同上の付加装置側コンタクト部の収納状態を示す拡
大斜視図、第４図は接続ケーブルを用いた本体装置と付
加装置との接続状態を示す斜視図である。
１・・・・・・接続装置、２・・・・・・本体装置、３
・・・・・・本体側コンタクト部、
４・・・・・・付加装置、
５・・・・・・付加袋路側コンタクト部。
代理人 弁理士 則 近 憲 佑
同 大胡典夫
第３図FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
a> is a cross-sectional view showing the contact part on the main body side of the same device, FIG. 2(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the contact part on the additional device side of the same device, and FIG. 2(C) is a cross-sectional view showing the connected state of the same device. 3(a) is a cross-sectional view showing the contact portion on the main body side in the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the contact portion on the additional device side of the same as above, FIG. (C
) is an enlarged perspective view showing the storage state of the contact portion on the side of the additional device same as above, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the state of connection between the main device and the additional device using a connection cable. 1...Connection device, 2...Main device, 3
...Body side contact part, 4...Additional device, 5...Additional blind road side contact part. Agent Patent Attorney Norio Chika Yudo Norio Ogo Figure 3
Claims (3)
接続する接続装置において、前記本体装置の所定の位置
に設けた本体側コンタクト部と、前記付加装置の前記所
定の位置に対応する位置に設けた付加装置側コンタクト
部とを有し、前記両装置を所定の配置状態としたままで
前記両コンタクト部を接続可能に構成したことを特徴す
る接続装置。(1) In a connection device that electrically connects a main device and an additional device added thereto, a main body side contact portion provided at a predetermined position of the main device and a contact portion on the main body that corresponds to the predetermined position of the additional device. 1. A connection device comprising: a contact portion on an additional device side provided at a position, and configured such that both contact portions can be connected while both devices are in a predetermined arrangement state.
置はプリント用紙を供給するカセット装置である特許請
求の範囲第１項記載の接続装置。(2) The connection device according to claim 1, wherein the main device is an electronic printer, and the additional device is a cassette device that supplies print paper.
り、前記付加装置側コンタクト部はメス型コンタクトで
ある特許請求の範囲第１項若しくは第２項記載の接続装
置。(3) The connection device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body side contact portion is a male type contact, and the additional device side contact portion is a female type contact.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11252286A JPS62271379A (en) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-05-19 | Connecting apparatus |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11252286A JPS62271379A (en) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-05-19 | Connecting apparatus |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS62271379A true JPS62271379A (en) | 1987-11-25 |
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ID=14588747
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11252286A Pending JPS62271379A (en) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-05-19 | Connecting apparatus |
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| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS62271379A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH01168469A (en) * | 1987-12-05 | 1989-07-03 | Philips Gloeilampenfab:Nv | Office machine with paper storage magazine |
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1986
- 1986-05-19 JP JP11252286A patent/JPS62271379A/en active Pending
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH01168469A (en) * | 1987-12-05 | 1989-07-03 | Philips Gloeilampenfab:Nv | Office machine with paper storage magazine |
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