WO2020196492A1 - Connector lock structure, connector lock release jig, and lock device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a connector lock structure, a connector unlock jig, and a lock device.
- USB registered trademark
- HDMI registered trademark
- Patent Documents 1, 2 and 3 As a technique related to preventing unauthorized access to such electronic devices from the outside, there are structures described in Patent Documents 1, 2 and 3.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a lock claw protruding from an insertion case inserted into a USB port is engaged with the inside of the USB port, and this locked state is held by a cylinder on the insertion case side.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a lock mechanism that is inserted into a USB port and fixed in a state of being covered by hooking a claw.
- Patent Document 3 discloses a security device that regulates connection to a connector by fixing the device while it is inserted into the connector.
- the member required for locking protrudes from the device. Therefore, for example, when used in a portable electronic device, a member constituting the lock mechanism protrudes from the housing of the device. As a result, it may be damaged during carrying and unlocked, or unlocking may become impossible.
- An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
- the lock structure according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided inside an opening penetrating a housing for accommodating an electronic device, and includes a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion.
- a first connector having a, and a second connecting portion connected to the first connector and detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening.
- the first connecting portion of the first connector is provided at a position overlapping with the movement locus of the second connecting portion of the second connector in a plan view.
- the second connector has a lid that is arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the first connector, and the lid has the lid when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface.
- the locking device is provided inside the opening penetrating the housing for accommodating the electronic device, and is connected to the electronic device with the first conductor electrode and the first connecting portion. It has a second connecting portion which is connected to the first connector having and is detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening.
- a lid arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the connector 1 and a position of the lid that does not overlap with the first connecting portion when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface.
- the second connector having an arranged second connecting portion and an elastic member that urges the second connecting portion to a position overlapping the first connecting portion by elastic deformation, and the second connector of the second connector.
- the movement locus of the connecting portion 2 is at a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion of the first connector in a plan view.
- An example of the minimum configuration of the connector lock structure in the present embodiment is shown, and is an enlarged perspective view of a main part. It is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the 2nd connector of the connector lock structure in this embodiment. It is a top view of the unlocked state of the 1st connector and the 2nd connector of the connector lock structure in this embodiment. It is a top view of the locked state of the 1st connector and the 2nd connector of the connector lock structure in this embodiment.
- the lock structure of the connector in the 1st Embodiment is shown, and it is the enlarged perspective view of the main part.
- the lock structure of the connector in the 1st embodiment is shown, and it is the enlarged perspective view of the main part of the 2nd connector.
- FIG. 4C. 5 is a view taken along the line CC of FIG. 5C1. It is a top view of the state corresponding to FIG. 4A. 6 is an arrow view taken along the line DD of FIG. 6A1. It is a top view of the state corresponding to FIG. 4B. 6 is an arrow view taken along the line EE of FIG. 6B1. It is a top view of the state corresponding to FIG. 4C. 6 is a view taken along the line FF of FIG. 6C1. It is a perspective view of the state before the unlocking jig is inserted. It is a perspective view of the unlocking jig inserted state. It is a perspective view of the cap removed state.
- FIG. 7A. 8 is a view taken along the line GG of FIG. 8A1. It is a top view of the state corresponding to FIG. 7B. 8 is a view taken along the line HH of FIG. 8B1. It is a top view of the state corresponding to FIG. 7C. 8 is a view taken along the line JJ of FIG. 8C1. It is a side view of the state corresponding to FIG. 7A. 9 is a view taken along the line KK of FIG. 9A1.
- FIG. 1A shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector.
- FIG. 1B shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the second connector.
- FIG. 1C shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the unlocked state.
- FIG. 1D shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the locked state.
- a first connector 10 is provided inside an opening 20a that penetrates a housing 20 that houses an electronic device (not shown).
- the first connector 10 has a first wiring board 10a connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion 10b.
- the first connecting portion 10b has a convex portion 10c and a notched portion 10d.
- a second connector 1 as a locking device is connected to the first connector 10.
- the second connector 1 has a contour slightly smaller than the contour of the opening 20a, and is pushed into the opening 20a in a state of being connected to the first connector 10 and inside the opening 20a. It has a lid 1a to be arranged.
- the lid 1a has a second connecting portion 1b inside the lid 1a (on the front side in the insertion direction), which is detachably connected to the first connecting portion 10b by moving in a direction intersecting the opening 20a. ..
- the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 can be attached to and detached from the first connecting portion 10b located inside the opening 20a by moving in a direction (insertion direction) intersecting the opening surface of the opening 20a. Is connected to.
- the first connecting portion 10b of the first connector 10 is a plan view of the moving locus of the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 (moving locus when moving in a direction intersecting the opening 20a). It is provided at the position where it overlaps with.
- the height at which the first connecting portion 10b is provided is different from the height of the moving surface of the second connecting portion 1b that fits with the first connecting portion 10b. In other words, when the second connector 1 is inserted, the second connecting portion 1b moves in a state of being displaced in the vertical direction from the first connecting portion 10b.
- the lid 1a of the second connector 1 has the second connecting portion 1b at a position that does not overlap with the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a. Further, the lid body 1a of the second connector 1 has an elastic member 1e that urges the second connecting portion 1b to a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion 10b by elastic deformation. That is, the second connector 1 is fitted with the first connecting portion 10b at a height different from the fitting portion of the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening 20a. Provide a part.
- the height of the fitting portion of the second connecting portion 1b is the same as that of the fitting portion of the first connecting portion 10b due to the downward bias due to the elastic deformation of the elastic member 1e. Move to the height of. As a result, the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are locked.
- the second connector 1 is inserted into the opening 20a in order to connect the first connector 10 and the second connector 1. Subsequently, until the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 reaches a position (shown in FIG. 1C) directly above the first connecting portion 10b on both sides of the first wiring board 10a of the first connector 10. , The second connector 1 is pushed in. As shown in FIG. 1C, in the pushed state, the second connecting portion 1b is located in the upward direction of the first connecting portion 10b. Then, the elastic member 1e of the second connector 1 is elastically deformed downward, and the second connecting portion 1b is pushed down from the position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion 10b to a lower position (shown in FIG.
- the second connecting portion 1b meshes with at least one of the convex portion 10c and the notch portion 10d of the first connecting portion 10b. That is, as the second connecting portion 1b moves downward, the convex portion 1c (described later) of the second connecting portion 1b has the same height as the convex portion 10c and the notch portion 10d of the first connecting portion 10b. become. As a result, the second connecting portion 1b and the first connecting portion 10b are fitted together. Therefore, the movement in the left-right direction of FIGS. 1C and 1D, particularly in the direction of pulling out the second connector 1 from the housing 20, is restricted.
- the lid 1a is inside the opening 20a (specifically, it is flush with the surface of the sheet metal constituting the housing 20 or slightly recessed from the surface). Therefore, the opening 20a is opened by grasping or hooking the lid body 1a in the pulling-out direction, and it becomes difficult to face the first connector 10 from the outside. Further, it becomes difficult to perform some kind of access such as pushing and pulling the first connector 10.
- the lid body 1a is as thick as possible so that the opening 20a is closed and the arm portion 1b is not easily deformed even when subjected to an external force such as prying open from the outside, and the arm portion 1b is not damaged or separated. May be thinned. That is, it is desirable that the opening 20a is recessed as much as possible.
- FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector
- FIG. 2B is an enlarged perspective view of the main part.
- the cap 1 as the second connector used as the locking device is inserted into the USB port 10 (Port of the Universal Serial Bus standard) as the first connector through the opening 20a. That is, the cap 1 (second connector) is inserted into the USB port 10 (first connector) provided in the opening 20a.
- the cap 1 as the second connector has a lid 1a having a contour smaller than that of the opening 20a (for example, having an external dimension having a negative dimensional tolerance with sufficient margin).
- a tubular metal shell 10e in which a substrate or the like is housed is shown.
- the lid 1a has arm portions 1b as two second connecting portions at both ends thereof, spaced apart from each other in the width direction.
- the lid body 1a has a plurality of arm portions 1b arranged at intervals in the width direction perpendicular to the insertion direction.
- the tips of the two arm portions 1b have a convex portion 1c and a flat surface portion 1d, respectively.
- the convex portion 1c is provided above the tip of the arm portion 1b, and the flat surface portion 1d is provided below the tip of the arm portion 1b.
- the lower side is the direction in which the cap 1 is urged and pushed by the deformation of the elastic member 1e
- the upper side is the direction in which the cap 1 is pushed back by the deformed elastic member 1e.
- the convex portion 1c is provided on the movement source side
- the flat surface portion 1d is provided on the movement destination side.
- the lid body 1a has two elastic members 1e that can be elastically deformed in the vertical direction between the arm portions 1b. That is, a plurality of elastic members 1e are provided between the plurality of arm portions 1b arranged at intervals in the width direction.
- the elastic member 1e is formed of a leaf spring molded into a curved shape as shown in the figure. Further, the elastic members 1e are provided in pairs according to a symmetrical arrangement so as to move the cap 1 in the vertical direction as linearly as possible. That is, a plurality of elastic members 1e are provided in order to avoid being caught on the inner surface of the member due to linear movement such as swinging as small as possible. A plurality of elastic members 1e are symmetrically arranged so that the cap 1 is evenly biased. Further, the lid body 1a has a cutout portion 1f that penetrates the lid body 1a in the thickness direction (direction of inserting and removing from the first connector 10).
- FIG. 3A shows the USB port 10 before the cap 1 is attached.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the USB port 10 before the cap 1 is inserted.
- the arm portion 1b of the cap 1 passes over the wiring board 10a inside the USB port 10 and invades the inside.
- the convex portion 1c of the arm portion 1b is located above, and the flat surface portion 1d is located below. Therefore, the movement of the arm portion 1b is not hindered by the contact with the wiring board 10a, and the arm portion 1b can be easily inserted. Since the convex portion 1c is provided only above the arm portion 1b, it passes over the wiring board 10a when the cap 1 is inserted.
- FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the USB port 10 after the cap 1 is inserted. After that, when the elastic member 1e comes into contact with the inner surface of the shell 10e of the USB port 10 (or the inner peripheral surface of the opening 20a), the cap 1 is pushed downward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the cap 1 is pressed against the inner circumference of the lower portion of the opening 20a.
- FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a state before the cap 1 is inserted.
- FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a state immediately after the cap 1 is inserted.
- FIG. 4C is a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a locked state after the cap 1 is inserted.
- 5 and 6 show the internal cross section of the USB port 10.
- 5A1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4A
- FIG. 5A2 is an arrow view taken along the line AA in FIG.
- 5A1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4B
- FIG. 5B2 is an arrow view taken along the line BB in FIG. 5B1
- 5C1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4C
- FIG. 5C2 is an arrow view taken along the line CC in FIG. 5C1.
- 6A1 is a plan view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4A
- FIG. 6A2 is an arrow view taken along the line DD in FIG. 6A1.
- 6B1 is a plan view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4B, and FIG.
- 6B2 is an arrow view taken along the line EE in FIG. 6B1.
- 6C1 is a plan view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4C
- FIG. 6C2 is an arrow view taken along the line FF in FIG. 6C1.
- the USB port 10 is surrounded by a tubular shell 10e, and a wiring board 10a provided with a contact portion for electrically connecting to a USB plug (not shown) is housed inside the USB port 10.
- the USB plug is, for example, a connector provided at the tip of a USB cable and which should be originally connected in order to connect an electronic device and another electronic device.
- a convex portion 10c and a notch portion 10d for lock fitting with the USB plug are formed on the side surfaces of both ends of the wiring board 10a.
- the cap 1 is oriented horizontally toward the USB port 10 to prepare for insertion.
- the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 from the horizontal direction. That is, the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 in the direction intersecting the opening surface. In this state, the cap 1 is held by the operator with his / her fingers. Therefore, the elastic force of the elastic member 1e still does not act, and the cap 1 is arranged on the upper side. That is, the cap 1 is not moving in the urging direction.
- the flat surface portion 1d of the arm portion 1b can pass through the inside of the USB port 10 without interfering with both sides of the wiring board 10a. That is, the convex portion 10c of the wiring board 10a provided inside the USB port 10 and the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 are in a positional relationship shifted in the vertical direction (positional relationship shifted from the direction orthogonal to the opening). .. Therefore, the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 without the convex portion 10c of the wiring board 10a and the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 interfering with each other. Further, the elastic member 1e provided on the cap 1 interferes with the shell 10e of the USB port 10 during the movement accompanying the insertion. Therefore, the elastic member 1e of the cap 1 is inserted while being deformed. That is, when the cap 1 is inserted, the elastic member 1e is deformed due to interference with the shell 10e.
- the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 to be in the locked state. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5B1, 5B2, 6B1, and 6B2, the operator releases the finger from the cap 1 with the cap 1 completely inserted into the USB port 10. As a result, the elastic member 1e of the cap 1 that has interfered with the shell 10e of the USB port 10 is elastically deformed in an attempt to be restored. Then, the cap 1 is urged downward to move due to the repulsion due to the elastic deformation, and the cap 1 is fixed at the positions shown in FIGS. 5C1, 5C2, 6C1 and 6C2.
- the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is accommodated in the notch portion 10d of the USB port 10.
- the cap 1 is locked by the convex portion 1c and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10, so that the cap 1 cannot be easily removed.
- the insertion operation of the cap 1 will be summarized and described again.
- the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 passes over the wiring board 10a of the USB port 10, and as shown in FIGS. 5B1 and 5B2, the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 is inserted.
- the flat portion 1d of the cap 1 passes through. Therefore, the cap 1 can be inserted without interfering with the USB port 10.
- the cap 1 moves downward due to the urging by the elastic member 1e in the states of FIGS. 4C, 5C1, and 5C2.
- the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 mesh with each other and are locked.
- the connector lock structure of the present embodiment includes the first connector 10 and the second connector 1.
- the first connector 10 is provided inside the opening 20a penetrating the housing 20 accommodating the electronic device, and is connected to the electronic device in a tubular shell 10e connected to the opening 20a. It has a conductor electrode of the above and a first connecting portion 10b.
- the second connector 1 is connected to the first connector 10.
- the second connector 1 has a second connecting portion 1b and an elastic member 1e.
- the second connecting portion 1b is a direction that intersects the opening 20a, and moves in a straight line direction along the tubular shell 10e and one direction that intersects the straight line in a plane crossing the shell 10e. It is detachably connected to the first connecting portion 10b by moving to.
- the first connecting portion 10b of the first connector 10 is in the linear direction of the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 when viewed from one direction in which the straight line intersects the shell 10e in a plane. It is provided at a position that overlaps with the moving area.
- the second connector 1 has a lid body 1a having a shape corresponding to the opening 20a and having a gap between the second connector 1 and the opening 20a to allow movement in the plane including the opening 20a.
- the second connecting portion 1b is provided integrally with the lid body 1a, and is located at a position that does not overlap with the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a, and the first connecting portion 10b. It can be moved to and from the overlapping position.
- the elastic member 1e is one in a state where the lid 1a substantially overlaps the opening 20a and the second connecting portion 1b is on the outside of the shell 10e on a surface parallel to the surface crossing the shell 10e. It extends along the direction to the outside of the shell 10e. Further, the elastic member 1e can be elastically deformed inward of the shell 10e along one direction in the shell 10e with the second connecting portion 1b inserted into the shell 10e. Due to this elastic deformation, the elastic member 1e moves the second connecting portion 1b to a position overlapping the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a.
- the first connecting portion 10b has a first convex portion 10c.
- the first convex portion 10c is a flat wiring board extending along a straight line along the moving direction of the second connector 1 when viewed from one direction intersecting a straight line in a plane crossing the shell 10e.
- the second connecting portion 1b has a second convex portion 1c.
- the second convex portion 1c is a first convex portion when viewed from one direction in which the straight line and the shell 10e intersect in a plane in a state where the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are connected. It is arranged at a position where it meshes with 10c.
- the second connector 1 is inserted into the first connector 10 without the first convex portion 10c and the second convex portion 1c interfering with each other. Further, in the connected state, the second convex portion 1c and the first convex portion 10c are fitted to each other, and the second connector 1 is not easily disengaged.
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a state before the unlocking jig 2 is inserted
- FIG. 7B is a perspective view of a state in which the unlocking jig 2 is inserted
- FIG. 7C is a perspective view showing a state in which the cap 1 is removed.
- a plurality of hook portions 2a are provided at the tip of the jig 2 at predetermined mutual intervals in the width direction.
- the tip of the hook portion 2a is formed in a tapered shape.
- the overall height (thickness) of the hook portion 2a is set so small that it can be inserted into the opening 20a. Further, at the tip of the hook portion 2a, an inclined surface 2b is formed so as to penetrate into a narrow gap and facilitate insertion of a subsequent portion.
- FIG. 7A shows a state in which the jig 2 is inserted all the way.
- FIG. 7C shows a state in which the cap 1 is connected to the tip of the jig 2 and is integrally pulled out by pulling out the jig 2 after the state of FIG. 7B.
- 8A1 and 8A2 and 8B1 and 8B2 are views and a cross-sectional view of how the jig 2 is inserted.
- 8C1 and C2 are a top view and a cross-sectional view of the state in which the jig 2 is inserted all the way.
- 9A1 and 9A2 are side views and cross-sectional views of the states of FIGS. 8C1 and 8C2. The details of the operation of removing the cap 1 from the USB port 10 incorporated in the device 20 will be described.
- the hook portion 2a provided at the tip of the jig 2 is inserted into the notch portion 1f of the cap 1. The state is changed from FIG. 7A to FIG. 7B.
- the cap 1 is lifted upward by the hook portion 2a, and the cap 1 is in the state of FIGS. 8B1 and 8B2 to 8C1 and 8C2.
- the cap 1 is lifted by the hook portion 2a formed in a tapered shape being inserted into the notch portion 1f.
- the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 moves above the wiring board 10a of the USB port 10. That is, the position of the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is higher than that of the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10. In this state, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is in the upper position.
- the cap 1 can be easily removed without the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 interfering with each other in order to pull out the cap 1.
- the hook portion 2a of the jig 2 is inserted all the way into the cap 1 and is elastically deformed while being hooked on the lid body 1a of the cap 1 and integrally connected.
- the jig 2 and the cap 1 are connected by hooking the hook portion 2a on the lid body 1a of the cap 1. Therefore, along with the operation of pulling out the jig 2, the cap 1 is pulled out integrally with the jig 2. That is, as shown in FIGS.
- the hook portion 2a of the jig 2 is caught inside the notch portion 1f of the cap 1, and the cap 1 is pulled out from the first USB port 10 together with the operation of pulling out the jig 2.
- the opening 20a can be seen from the outside, and a USB connector or the like can be connected.
- the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 mesh with each other and are locked and fixed.
- the lid 1a of the cap 1 can be maintained in a state of closing the opening 20a of the USB port 10 so as not to easily fall off.
- the cap 1 is hard to fall off, the cap 1 can be easily removed only by horizontally operating the jig 2.
- the position of the second connector 1 is moved by the urging by the elastic member 1e, and the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are fitted and a locked state is generated. Therefore, when the second connector 1 is removed, the fitting state can be easily released by inserting the jig 2 into the notch 1f and returning the position of the second connector 1 to the same position as when the second connector 1 is inserted. .. Further, the second connector 1 can be easily removed by hooking the jig 2 on a part of the second connector 1.
- the shape of the cap is not limited to the embodiment, and it is needless to say that the shape of the cap may be appropriately changed according to the shape of the opening. Further, the shapes of the convex portion and the flat portion formed on the arm portion on the cap side, and the convex portion and the notch portion on the USB port side corresponding to these may be appropriately changed as long as they can be caught when they are pulled out from each other. .. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied not only to the USB port but also to the prevention of unauthorized access to connectors of other standards.
- the present invention is not limited to this example.
- the positional relationship of each part in the cap 1 may differ depending on the shape of the first connector.
- arm portions 1b may be provided at the upper and lower ends of the cap 1
- a convex portion 1c may be provided on one side of each arm portion 1b in the left-right direction
- a flat surface portion 1d may be provided on the other side.
- the present invention can be used to lock a connector such as a USB port.
- Second connector (cap) 1a Lid body 1b Second connecting part (arm part) 1c Convex part 1d Flat part 1e Elastic member 1f Notch part 2 Jig 2a Hook part 2b Inclined surface 10 First connector (USB port) 10a First conductor electrode (wiring board) 10b First connecting part 10c Convex part 10d Notch part 10e Shell 20 Housing 20a Opening
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This connector lock structure is provided inside an opening passing through a housing that accommodates an electronic apparatus, the connector lock structure having: a first connector that has a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic apparatus and a first connection part; and a second connector that is connected to the first connector and has a second connection part detachably connected to the first connection part by moving in a direction crossing the open surface of the opening, wherein the first connection part of the first connector is provided at a position overlapping the moving trajectory of the second connection part of the second connector in a plan view, the second connector has a lid body disposed inside the opening in a state of being connected to the first connector, and the lid body includes a second connection part disposed at a position not overlapping the first connection part when viewed in the direction crossing the open surface and an elastic member that biases, by elastic deformation, the second connection part to a position overlapping the first connection part.
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本発明は、コネクタのロック構造、コネクタのロック解除治具、およびロック装置に関する。
The present invention relates to a connector lock structure, a connector unlock jig, and a lock device.
電子機器と他の電子機器との接続に使用されるコネクタとして、USB(登録商標)(Universal Serial Bus)、HDMI(登録商標)(High Definition Multimedia Interface 登録商標)等の規格に基づくものが知られている。このコネクタは、電子機器の筐体の開口部ら外部を臨む位置に設けられている。このため、開口部を介してコネクタに外部機器のコネクタを接続することにより、筐体内部の基板(電子機器の本体)へのアクセスが可能となる。
Known connectors used to connect electronic devices to other electronic devices are those based on standards such as USB (registered trademark) (Universal Serial Bus) and HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface registered trademark). ing. This connector is provided at a position facing the outside from the opening of the housing of the electronic device. Therefore, by connecting the connector of the external device to the connector through the opening, it is possible to access the substrate (main body of the electronic device) inside the housing.
このような電子機器への外部からの不正アクセスを防止に関連する技術として、特許文献1、2、3に記載された構造がある。
As a technique related to preventing unauthorized access to such electronic devices from the outside, there are structures described in Patent Documents 1, 2 and 3.
特許文献1には、USBポートに挿入される挿入ケースから突出するロック爪をUSBポートの内部に係合させ、このロック状態を挿入ケース側のシリンダー状によって保持する構造が開示されている。
Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a lock claw protruding from an insertion case inserted into a USB port is engaged with the inside of the USB port, and this locked state is held by a cylinder on the insertion case side.
特許文献2には、USBポートに挿入されて、爪を引っ掛けることにより蓋をした状態で固定されるロック機構が開示されている。
Patent Document 2 discloses a lock mechanism that is inserted into a USB port and fixed in a state of being covered by hooking a claw.
特許文献3には、コネクタに差し込んだ状態で固定することにより、コネクタへの接続を規制するセキュリティ装置が開示されている。
Patent Document 3 discloses a security device that regulates connection to a connector by fixing the device while it is inserted into the connector.
しかしながら、特許文献1に記載されたロック機構は、シリンダー錠という複雑な機構を必要とするため、ロックを解除するには鍵を回すという面倒な操作を必要とする。
また特許文献2に記載されたロック機構は、取り外しに際し、先端が特殊な形状に加工された治具を必要とする。
また特許文献3に記載されたセキュリティ装置は、特殊な形状を備えた解錠具の把持部を回すという面倒な操作を必要とする。 However, since the lock mechanism described inPatent Document 1 requires a complicated mechanism called a cylinder lock, a troublesome operation of turning the key is required to release the lock.
Further, the lock mechanism described inPatent Document 2 requires a jig whose tip is processed into a special shape when it is removed.
Further, the security device described in Patent Document 3 requires a troublesome operation of turning a grip portion of an unlocking tool having a special shape.
また特許文献2に記載されたロック機構は、取り外しに際し、先端が特殊な形状に加工された治具を必要とする。
また特許文献3に記載されたセキュリティ装置は、特殊な形状を備えた解錠具の把持部を回すという面倒な操作を必要とする。 However, since the lock mechanism described in
Further, the lock mechanism described in
Further, the security device described in Patent Document 3 requires a troublesome operation of turning a grip portion of an unlocking tool having a special shape.
さらに、特許文献1~3のいずれの機構、方式においても、ロックに必要な部材が機器から突出している。このため、例えば、携帯型の電子機器に用いた場合、ロック機構を構成する部材が機器の筐体から突出する。これにより、携帯中に破損してロックが解除され、あるいは、ロック解除が不能になることがあり得る。
この発明は、上記課題を解決することを目的とする。 Further, in any of the mechanisms and methods ofPatent Documents 1 to 3, the member required for locking protrudes from the device. Therefore, for example, when used in a portable electronic device, a member constituting the lock mechanism protrudes from the housing of the device. As a result, it may be damaged during carrying and unlocked, or unlocking may become impossible.
An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
この発明は、上記課題を解決することを目的とする。 Further, in any of the mechanisms and methods of
An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
上記課題を解決するために、この発明は以下の手段を提案している。
本発明の第1態様にかかるロック構造は、電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタと、前記第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部を有する第2のコネクタとを有し、前記第1のコネクタの前記第1の連結部は、前記第2のコネクタの前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡と、平面視において重なる位置に設けられ、前記第2のコネクタは、前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体を有し、前記蓋体には、前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された前記第2の連結部と、弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材とを備える。
また本発明の第2態様にかかるロック装置は、電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって前記第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部を有し、前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体と、前記蓋体の、前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された第2の連結部と、弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材と、を有し、前記第2のコネクタの前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡は、前記第1のコネクタの第1の連結部と、平面視において重なる位置にある。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention proposes the following means.
The lock structure according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided inside an opening penetrating a housing for accommodating an electronic device, and includes a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion. A first connector having a, and a second connecting portion connected to the first connector and detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening. The first connecting portion of the first connector is provided at a position overlapping with the movement locus of the second connecting portion of the second connector in a plan view. The second connector has a lid that is arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the first connector, and the lid has the lid when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface. , The second connecting portion arranged at a position not overlapping with the first connecting portion, and an elastic member for urging the second connecting portion to a position overlapping with the first connecting portion by elastic deformation. To be equipped.
Further, the locking device according to the second aspect of the present invention is provided inside the opening penetrating the housing for accommodating the electronic device, and is connected to the electronic device with the first conductor electrode and the first connecting portion. It has a second connecting portion which is connected to the first connector having and is detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening. A lid arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to theconnector 1 and a position of the lid that does not overlap with the first connecting portion when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface. The second connector having an arranged second connecting portion and an elastic member that urges the second connecting portion to a position overlapping the first connecting portion by elastic deformation, and the second connector of the second connector. The movement locus of the connecting portion 2 is at a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion of the first connector in a plan view.
本発明の第1態様にかかるロック構造は、電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタと、前記第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部を有する第2のコネクタとを有し、前記第1のコネクタの前記第1の連結部は、前記第2のコネクタの前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡と、平面視において重なる位置に設けられ、前記第2のコネクタは、前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体を有し、前記蓋体には、前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された前記第2の連結部と、弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材とを備える。
また本発明の第2態様にかかるロック装置は、電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって前記第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部を有し、前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体と、前記蓋体の、前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された第2の連結部と、弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材と、を有し、前記第2のコネクタの前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡は、前記第1のコネクタの第1の連結部と、平面視において重なる位置にある。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention proposes the following means.
The lock structure according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided inside an opening penetrating a housing for accommodating an electronic device, and includes a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion. A first connector having a, and a second connecting portion connected to the first connector and detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening. The first connecting portion of the first connector is provided at a position overlapping with the movement locus of the second connecting portion of the second connector in a plan view. The second connector has a lid that is arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the first connector, and the lid has the lid when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface. , The second connecting portion arranged at a position not overlapping with the first connecting portion, and an elastic member for urging the second connecting portion to a position overlapping with the first connecting portion by elastic deformation. To be equipped.
Further, the locking device according to the second aspect of the present invention is provided inside the opening penetrating the housing for accommodating the electronic device, and is connected to the electronic device with the first conductor electrode and the first connecting portion. It has a second connecting portion which is connected to the first connector having and is detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening. A lid arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the
本発明によれば、電子機器の筐体のコネクタが設けられた開口部への外部からのアクセスを防止することができる。
According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent external access to the opening provided with the connector of the housing of the electronic device.
図1A~図1Dを参照して、本実施形態にかかるロック構造およびこれを用いたロック装置の最小構成例について説明する。図1Aは、コネクタのロック構造の要部の拡大斜視図を示す。図1Bは第2コネクタの要部の拡大斜視図を示す。図1Cは、非ロック状態の第1のコネクタと第2のコネクタとの平面図を示す。図1Dはロック状態の第1のコネクタと第2のコネクタとの平面図を示す。
図示しない電子機器を収容する筐体20を貫通する開口部20aの内側には、第1のコネクタ10が設けられている。この第1のコネクタ10は、前記電子機器に接続された第1の配線基板10aと、第1の連結部10bとを有する。この第1の連結部10bは、凸部10cと切欠部10dとを有する。 A lock structure according to the present embodiment and a minimum configuration example of a lock device using the lock structure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 1D. FIG. 1A shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector. FIG. 1B shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the second connector. FIG. 1C shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the unlocked state. FIG. 1D shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the locked state.
Afirst connector 10 is provided inside an opening 20a that penetrates a housing 20 that houses an electronic device (not shown). The first connector 10 has a first wiring board 10a connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion 10b. The first connecting portion 10b has a convex portion 10c and a notched portion 10d.
図示しない電子機器を収容する筐体20を貫通する開口部20aの内側には、第1のコネクタ10が設けられている。この第1のコネクタ10は、前記電子機器に接続された第1の配線基板10aと、第1の連結部10bとを有する。この第1の連結部10bは、凸部10cと切欠部10dとを有する。 A lock structure according to the present embodiment and a minimum configuration example of a lock device using the lock structure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 1D. FIG. 1A shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector. FIG. 1B shows an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the second connector. FIG. 1C shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the unlocked state. FIG. 1D shows a plan view of the first connector and the second connector in the locked state.
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前記第1のコネクタ10には、ロック装置としての第2のコネクタ1が接続されている。この第2のコネクタ1は、前記開口部20aの輪郭より僅かに小さい輪郭を有し、前記第1のコネクタ10に連結された状態で前記開口部20aに押し込まれて当該開口部20aの内側に配置される蓋体1aを有する。この蓋体1aは、その内側(挿入方向前方側)に、前記開口部20aと交差する方向への移動によって第1の連結部10bに着脱可能に連結される、第2の連結部1bを有する。第2のコネクタ1の第2の連結部1bは、開口部20aの開口面と交差する方向(挿入方向)への移動によって、開口部20aの内側に位置する第1の連結部10bに着脱可能に連結される。 前記第1のコネクタ10の第1の連結部10bは、前記第2のコネクタ1の第2の連結部1bの移動軌跡(開口部20aと交差する方向へ移動する際の移動軌跡)と平面視で重なる位置に設けられている。第1の連結部10bが設けられた高さは、当該第1の連結部10bと嵌合する第2の連結部1bの移動面の高さと異なる。換言すると、第2のコネクタ1の挿入時、第2の連結部1bは第1の連結部10bと上下方向にずれた状態で移動する。
A second connector 1 as a locking device is connected to the first connector 10. The second connector 1 has a contour slightly smaller than the contour of the opening 20a, and is pushed into the opening 20a in a state of being connected to the first connector 10 and inside the opening 20a. It has a lid 1a to be arranged. The lid 1a has a second connecting portion 1b inside the lid 1a (on the front side in the insertion direction), which is detachably connected to the first connecting portion 10b by moving in a direction intersecting the opening 20a. .. The second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 can be attached to and detached from the first connecting portion 10b located inside the opening 20a by moving in a direction (insertion direction) intersecting the opening surface of the opening 20a. Is connected to. The first connecting portion 10b of the first connector 10 is a plan view of the moving locus of the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 (moving locus when moving in a direction intersecting the opening 20a). It is provided at the position where it overlaps with. The height at which the first connecting portion 10b is provided is different from the height of the moving surface of the second connecting portion 1b that fits with the first connecting portion 10b. In other words, when the second connector 1 is inserted, the second connecting portion 1b moves in a state of being displaced in the vertical direction from the first connecting portion 10b.
前記第2のコネクタ1の蓋体1aは、前記開口部20aと交差する方向から見て、前記第1の連結部10bと重ならない位置に前記第2の連結部1bを有する。また、前記第2のコネクタ1の蓋体1aは、弾性変形によって、前記第2の連結部1bを前記第1の連結部10bと重なる位置へ付勢する弾性部材1eを有する。すなわち、第2のコネクタ1は、開口部20aの開口面と交差する方向から見た場合に、第1の連結部10bの嵌合部と異なる高さに、第1の連結部10bと嵌合部を設ける。第2のコネクタ1の挿入後、弾性部材1eの弾性変形による下方向への付勢によって、第2の連結部1bの嵌合部の高さが第1の連結部10bの嵌合部と同様の高さに移動する。これにより、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とがロック状態になる。
The lid 1a of the second connector 1 has the second connecting portion 1b at a position that does not overlap with the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a. Further, the lid body 1a of the second connector 1 has an elastic member 1e that urges the second connecting portion 1b to a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion 10b by elastic deformation. That is, the second connector 1 is fitted with the first connecting portion 10b at a height different from the fitting portion of the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening 20a. Provide a part. After the insertion of the second connector 1, the height of the fitting portion of the second connecting portion 1b is the same as that of the fitting portion of the first connecting portion 10b due to the downward bias due to the elastic deformation of the elastic member 1e. Move to the height of. As a result, the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are locked.
上記構成のコネクタのロック構造にあっては、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とを接続するために、第2のコネクタ1が開口部20aへ挿入される。続いて、第2のコネクタ1の第2の連結部1bが第1のコネクタ10の第1の配線基板10aの両側の第1の連結部10bの直上の位置(図1Cに示す)に達するまで、第2のコネクタ1が押し込まれる。図1Cに示すように、押し込まれた状態において、第2の連結部1bは第1の連結部10bの上方向に位置する。そして、第2のコネクタ1の弾性部材1eが下方へ弾性変形し、前記第2の連結部1bが前記第1の連結部10bと重なる位置から下方の位置(図1Dに示す)へ押し下げられる。これにより、第2の連結部1bが第1の連結部10bの凸部10c、切欠部10dのすくなくともいずれかに噛み合う。つまり、第2の連結部1bが下方に移動することによって、第2の連結部1bの凸部1c(後述する)が、第1の連結部10bの凸部10c及び切欠部10dと同じ高さになる。これにより、第2の連結部1bと第1の連結部10bとが嵌合する。したがって、図1C、図1Dの左右方向、特に、第2のコネクタ1を筐体20から引き抜く方向への移動が規制される。
In the connector lock structure having the above configuration, the second connector 1 is inserted into the opening 20a in order to connect the first connector 10 and the second connector 1. Subsequently, until the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 reaches a position (shown in FIG. 1C) directly above the first connecting portion 10b on both sides of the first wiring board 10a of the first connector 10. , The second connector 1 is pushed in. As shown in FIG. 1C, in the pushed state, the second connecting portion 1b is located in the upward direction of the first connecting portion 10b. Then, the elastic member 1e of the second connector 1 is elastically deformed downward, and the second connecting portion 1b is pushed down from the position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion 10b to a lower position (shown in FIG. 1D). As a result, the second connecting portion 1b meshes with at least one of the convex portion 10c and the notch portion 10d of the first connecting portion 10b. That is, as the second connecting portion 1b moves downward, the convex portion 1c (described later) of the second connecting portion 1b has the same height as the convex portion 10c and the notch portion 10d of the first connecting portion 10b. become. As a result, the second connecting portion 1b and the first connecting portion 10b are fitted together. Therefore, the movement in the left-right direction of FIGS. 1C and 1D, particularly in the direction of pulling out the second connector 1 from the housing 20, is restricted.
このとき、蓋体1aが開口部20aの内側(詳細には、筐体20を構成する板金の表面と面一、あるいは、表面より僅かに引っ込んだ位置)にある。このため、蓋体1aを引き出す方向へつかむ、あるいは引っかけることで開口部20aを開放し、第1のコネクタ10を外部から臨むことが困難な状態になる。さらには、第1のコネクタ10を押し、引き、等何らかのアクセスをすることが困難な状態になる。なお蓋体1aは、開口部20aを塞ぎ、かつ、外部からこじ開ける等の外力を受けても変形し難く、さらにアーム部1bが破損、分離しない程度の強度を担保することができる限り、厚さを薄くしてもよい。すなわち、できるだけ、開口部20aの内側に引っ込むよう構成することが望ましい。
At this time, the lid 1a is inside the opening 20a (specifically, it is flush with the surface of the sheet metal constituting the housing 20 or slightly recessed from the surface). Therefore, the opening 20a is opened by grasping or hooking the lid body 1a in the pulling-out direction, and it becomes difficult to face the first connector 10 from the outside. Further, it becomes difficult to perform some kind of access such as pushing and pulling the first connector 10. The lid body 1a is as thick as possible so that the opening 20a is closed and the arm portion 1b is not easily deformed even when subjected to an external force such as prying open from the outside, and the arm portion 1b is not damaged or separated. May be thinned. That is, it is desirable that the opening 20a is recessed as much as possible.
図2~図7を参照して本発明の第1実施形態を説明する。なお、図2~図7において図1と共通の構成要素には同一符号を付し、説明を簡略化する。図2Aは、コネクタのロック構造の要部の拡大斜視図であり、図2Bは要部の拡大斜視図である。
図2Aに示すように、ロック装置として使用される第2のコネクタとしてのキャップ1は、第1のコネクタとしてのUSBポート10(Universal Serial Bus規格のポート)に開口部20aから挿入される。つまり、開口部20aに備えられたUSBポート10(第1のコネクタ)に、キャップ1(第2のコネクタ)が挿入される。前記第2のコネクタとしてのキャップ1は、前記開口部20aより小さな輪郭を有する(例えば、十分に余裕のあるマイナスの寸法公差とされた外形寸法を有する)蓋体1aを有する。なお図2~図6においては、前記USBポート10として、内部に基板等が収容された筒状の金属製のシェル10eが図示されている。 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. In FIGS. 2 to 7, the same components as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals to simplify the description. FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged perspective view of the main part.
As shown in FIG. 2A, thecap 1 as the second connector used as the locking device is inserted into the USB port 10 (Port of the Universal Serial Bus standard) as the first connector through the opening 20a. That is, the cap 1 (second connector) is inserted into the USB port 10 (first connector) provided in the opening 20a. The cap 1 as the second connector has a lid 1a having a contour smaller than that of the opening 20a (for example, having an external dimension having a negative dimensional tolerance with sufficient margin). In FIGS. 2 to 6, as the USB port 10, a tubular metal shell 10e in which a substrate or the like is housed is shown.
図2Aに示すように、ロック装置として使用される第2のコネクタとしてのキャップ1は、第1のコネクタとしてのUSBポート10(Universal Serial Bus規格のポート)に開口部20aから挿入される。つまり、開口部20aに備えられたUSBポート10(第1のコネクタ)に、キャップ1(第2のコネクタ)が挿入される。前記第2のコネクタとしてのキャップ1は、前記開口部20aより小さな輪郭を有する(例えば、十分に余裕のあるマイナスの寸法公差とされた外形寸法を有する)蓋体1aを有する。なお図2~図6においては、前記USBポート10として、内部に基板等が収容された筒状の金属製のシェル10eが図示されている。 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. In FIGS. 2 to 7, the same components as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals to simplify the description. FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the lock structure of the connector, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged perspective view of the main part.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the
図2Bは、キャップ1の形状の理解を容易にすべく、弾性部材1eを省略し、拡大して要部のみを示す。
この蓋体1aは、その両端に、幅方向に相互に間隔をおいて、2つの第2の連結部としてのアーム部1bを有する。例えば、蓋体1aは、挿入方向と直行する幅方向に間隔をおいて配置される複数のアーム部1bを有する。2つのアーム部1bの先端は、それぞれ凸部1cと平面部1dとを有する。前記凸部1cは、アーム部1bの先端の上側に設けられ、前記平面部1dは、アーム部1bの先端の下側に設けられている。図2A、図2Bにおいて、下側とは、弾性部材1eの変形によりキャップ1が付勢されて押される方向であり、上側とは、変形した弾性部材1eにより押し戻される方向である。例えば、付勢によってキャップ1が移動する方向において、凸部1cは移動元の側に設けられ、平面部1dは移動先の側に設けられる。 In FIG. 2B, in order to facilitate understanding of the shape of thecap 1, the elastic member 1e is omitted and enlarged to show only the main part.
Thelid 1a has arm portions 1b as two second connecting portions at both ends thereof, spaced apart from each other in the width direction. For example, the lid body 1a has a plurality of arm portions 1b arranged at intervals in the width direction perpendicular to the insertion direction. The tips of the two arm portions 1b have a convex portion 1c and a flat surface portion 1d, respectively. The convex portion 1c is provided above the tip of the arm portion 1b, and the flat surface portion 1d is provided below the tip of the arm portion 1b. In FIGS. 2A and 2B, the lower side is the direction in which the cap 1 is urged and pushed by the deformation of the elastic member 1e, and the upper side is the direction in which the cap 1 is pushed back by the deformed elastic member 1e. For example, in the direction in which the cap 1 moves due to urging, the convex portion 1c is provided on the movement source side, and the flat surface portion 1d is provided on the movement destination side.
この蓋体1aは、その両端に、幅方向に相互に間隔をおいて、2つの第2の連結部としてのアーム部1bを有する。例えば、蓋体1aは、挿入方向と直行する幅方向に間隔をおいて配置される複数のアーム部1bを有する。2つのアーム部1bの先端は、それぞれ凸部1cと平面部1dとを有する。前記凸部1cは、アーム部1bの先端の上側に設けられ、前記平面部1dは、アーム部1bの先端の下側に設けられている。図2A、図2Bにおいて、下側とは、弾性部材1eの変形によりキャップ1が付勢されて押される方向であり、上側とは、変形した弾性部材1eにより押し戻される方向である。例えば、付勢によってキャップ1が移動する方向において、凸部1cは移動元の側に設けられ、平面部1dは移動先の側に設けられる。 In FIG. 2B, in order to facilitate understanding of the shape of the
The
前記蓋体1aは、前記アーム部1bの間に上下方向へ弾性変形可能な二つの弾性部材1eを有する。つまり、幅方向に間隔をおいて配置された複数のアーム部1bの間に、複数の弾性部材1eが設けられる。この弾性部材1eは、図示のような湾曲状に成型された板バネにより構成されている。また前記弾性部材1eは、前記キャップ1を上下方向へできるだけ直線的に移動させるべく、対称の配置にしたがって一対設けられている。すなわち、首振り等の動きが可能な限り小さい直線的な移動によって、部材の内面に引っ掛かることを回避するために、弾性部材1eが複数設けられている。キャップ1が均等に付勢されるように、複数の弾性部材1eが対称的に配置される。
また前記蓋体1aは、蓋体1aを厚さ方向(第1のコネクタ10へ挿抜する方向)において貫通する切欠部1fを有する。 Thelid body 1a has two elastic members 1e that can be elastically deformed in the vertical direction between the arm portions 1b. That is, a plurality of elastic members 1e are provided between the plurality of arm portions 1b arranged at intervals in the width direction. The elastic member 1e is formed of a leaf spring molded into a curved shape as shown in the figure. Further, the elastic members 1e are provided in pairs according to a symmetrical arrangement so as to move the cap 1 in the vertical direction as linearly as possible. That is, a plurality of elastic members 1e are provided in order to avoid being caught on the inner surface of the member due to linear movement such as swinging as small as possible. A plurality of elastic members 1e are symmetrically arranged so that the cap 1 is evenly biased.
Further, thelid body 1a has a cutout portion 1f that penetrates the lid body 1a in the thickness direction (direction of inserting and removing from the first connector 10).
また前記蓋体1aは、蓋体1aを厚さ方向(第1のコネクタ10へ挿抜する方向)において貫通する切欠部1fを有する。 The
Further, the
図3Aは、キャップ1を取り付ける前のUSBポート10を示すものである。図3Aは、キャップ1の挿入前のUSBポート10の斜視図である。
このUSBポート10へキャップ1を挿入すると、キャップ1のアーム部1bがUSBポート10内部の配線基板10aの上を通過して内部へ侵入する。この時、アーム部1bの凸部1cが上方に位置し、平面部1dが下方に位置している。このため、アーム部1bの移動が配線基板10aとの接触により妨げられることなく、容易に挿入することができる。凸部1cは、アーム部1bの上方にのみ設けられるため、キャップ1の挿入時に配線基板10aの上を通過する。 FIG. 3A shows theUSB port 10 before the cap 1 is attached. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the USB port 10 before the cap 1 is inserted.
When thecap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10, the arm portion 1b of the cap 1 passes over the wiring board 10a inside the USB port 10 and invades the inside. At this time, the convex portion 1c of the arm portion 1b is located above, and the flat surface portion 1d is located below. Therefore, the movement of the arm portion 1b is not hindered by the contact with the wiring board 10a, and the arm portion 1b can be easily inserted. Since the convex portion 1c is provided only above the arm portion 1b, it passes over the wiring board 10a when the cap 1 is inserted.
このUSBポート10へキャップ1を挿入すると、キャップ1のアーム部1bがUSBポート10内部の配線基板10aの上を通過して内部へ侵入する。この時、アーム部1bの凸部1cが上方に位置し、平面部1dが下方に位置している。このため、アーム部1bの移動が配線基板10aとの接触により妨げられることなく、容易に挿入することができる。凸部1cは、アーム部1bの上方にのみ設けられるため、キャップ1の挿入時に配線基板10aの上を通過する。 FIG. 3A shows the
When the
図3Bは、キャップ1の挿入後のUSBポート10の斜視図である。その後、弾性部材1eがUSBポート10のシェル10eの内面(あるいは開口部20aの内周面)と接触することにより、キャップ1が下方へ押し下げられる。これにより、図3Bに示すように、キャップ1が開口部20aの下部の内周に押し付けられた状態となる。
FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the USB port 10 after the cap 1 is inserted. After that, when the elastic member 1e comes into contact with the inner surface of the shell 10e of the USB port 10 (or the inner peripheral surface of the opening 20a), the cap 1 is pushed downward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the cap 1 is pressed against the inner circumference of the lower portion of the opening 20a.
図4、5、6を参照して、前記キャップ1の挿入に際してのキャップ1の各部とUSBポート10の各部との動作をより詳細に説明する。図4Aは、キャップ1の挿入前の状態における、キャップ1及びUSBポート10の斜視図を示す。図4Bは、キャップ1の挿入直後の状態における、キャップ1及びUSBポート10の斜視図を示す。図4Cは、キャップ1の挿入後にロックされた状態のキャップ1及びUSBポート10の斜視図である。
図5と図6にUSBポート10の内部断面を示す。図5A1は、図4Aの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5A2は図5A1におけるA-A線に沿った矢視図である。図5B1は、図4Bの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5B2は図5B1におけるB―B線に沿った矢視図である。図5C1は図4Cの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5C2は図5C1におけるC―C線に沿った矢視図である。
図6A1は、図4Aの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6A2は図6A1におけるD-D線に沿う矢視図である。図6B1は、図4Bの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6B2は図6B1におけるE―E線に沿う矢視図である。図6C1は、図4Cの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6C2は図6C1におけるF―F線に沿う矢視図である。
USBポート10は周囲を筒状のシェル10eで覆われ、USBポート10の内部には図示しないUSBプラグと電気的に接続するための接点部が設けられた配線基板10aが収容されている。USBプラグは、例えば、USBケーブルの先端に設けられ、電子機器と他の電子機器とを接続すべく本来接続すべきコネクタである。配線基板10aの両端の側面には、USBプラグとロック嵌合するための凸部10cと切欠部10dとが形成されている。 With reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, the operation of each part of thecap 1 and each part of the USB port 10 when the cap 1 is inserted will be described in more detail. FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a state before the cap 1 is inserted. FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a state immediately after the cap 1 is inserted. FIG. 4C is a perspective view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in a locked state after the cap 1 is inserted.
5 and 6 show the internal cross section of theUSB port 10. 5A1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4A, and FIG. 5A2 is an arrow view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5A1. 5B1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4B, and FIG. 5B2 is an arrow view taken along the line BB in FIG. 5B1. 5C1 is a side view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4C, and FIG. 5C2 is an arrow view taken along the line CC in FIG. 5C1.
6A1 is a plan view of thecap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4A, and FIG. 6A2 is an arrow view taken along the line DD in FIG. 6A1. 6B1 is a plan view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4B, and FIG. 6B2 is an arrow view taken along the line EE in FIG. 6B1. 6C1 is a plan view of the cap 1 and the USB port 10 in the state of FIG. 4C, and FIG. 6C2 is an arrow view taken along the line FF in FIG. 6C1.
TheUSB port 10 is surrounded by a tubular shell 10e, and a wiring board 10a provided with a contact portion for electrically connecting to a USB plug (not shown) is housed inside the USB port 10. The USB plug is, for example, a connector provided at the tip of a USB cable and which should be originally connected in order to connect an electronic device and another electronic device. On the side surfaces of both ends of the wiring board 10a, a convex portion 10c and a notch portion 10d for lock fitting with the USB plug are formed.
図5と図6にUSBポート10の内部断面を示す。図5A1は、図4Aの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5A2は図5A1におけるA-A線に沿った矢視図である。図5B1は、図4Bの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5B2は図5B1におけるB―B線に沿った矢視図である。図5C1は図4Cの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の側面図であり、図5C2は図5C1におけるC―C線に沿った矢視図である。
図6A1は、図4Aの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6A2は図6A1におけるD-D線に沿う矢視図である。図6B1は、図4Bの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6B2は図6B1におけるE―E線に沿う矢視図である。図6C1は、図4Cの状態におけるキャップ1及びUSBポート10の平面図であり、図6C2は図6C1におけるF―F線に沿う矢視図である。
USBポート10は周囲を筒状のシェル10eで覆われ、USBポート10の内部には図示しないUSBプラグと電気的に接続するための接点部が設けられた配線基板10aが収容されている。USBプラグは、例えば、USBケーブルの先端に設けられ、電子機器と他の電子機器とを接続すべく本来接続すべきコネクタである。配線基板10aの両端の側面には、USBプラグとロック嵌合するための凸部10cと切欠部10dとが形成されている。 With reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, the operation of each part of the
5 and 6 show the internal cross section of the
6A1 is a plan view of the
The
図4A、図5A1、及び図5A2に示すように、キャップ1を水平方向からUSBポート10に向けることで、挿入の準備が行われる。
図4B、図5B1、及び図5B2に示すように、キャップ1が水平方向からUSBポート10に挿入される。つまり、開口面と交差する方向にしたがって、キャップ1がUSBポート10に挿入される。この状態では、キャップ1が操作者によって手指で保持されている。このため、まだ弾性部材1eの弾性力が作用することがなく、キャップ1は上側に配置されている。つまり、キャップ1は付勢方向に移動していない状態である。
キャップ1が上側に位置する状態では、アーム部1bの平面部1dが配線基板10aの両側と干渉することがなく、USBポート10の内部を通過することができる。すなわち、USBポート10の内部に設けられた配線基板10aの凸部10cとキャップ1の凸部1cは上下方向にずれた位置関係(開口部と直交する方向から見てずれた位置関係)にある。このため、配線基板10aの凸部10cとキャップ1の凸部1cとが干渉することなく、キャップ1がUSBポート10に差し込まれていく。さらに、この差し込みに伴う移動に際し、キャップ1に設けられた弾性部材1eは、USBポート10のシェル10eと干渉する。このため、キャップ1の弾性部材1eが変形しながら差し込まれて行く。すなわち、キャップ1の挿入時、シェル10eとの干渉に伴って弾性部材1eが変形する。 As shown in FIGS. 4A, 5A1 and 5A2, thecap 1 is oriented horizontally toward the USB port 10 to prepare for insertion.
As shown in FIGS. 4B, 5B1 and 5B2, thecap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 from the horizontal direction. That is, the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 in the direction intersecting the opening surface. In this state, the cap 1 is held by the operator with his / her fingers. Therefore, the elastic force of the elastic member 1e still does not act, and the cap 1 is arranged on the upper side. That is, the cap 1 is not moving in the urging direction.
When thecap 1 is located on the upper side, the flat surface portion 1d of the arm portion 1b can pass through the inside of the USB port 10 without interfering with both sides of the wiring board 10a. That is, the convex portion 10c of the wiring board 10a provided inside the USB port 10 and the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 are in a positional relationship shifted in the vertical direction (positional relationship shifted from the direction orthogonal to the opening). .. Therefore, the cap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 without the convex portion 10c of the wiring board 10a and the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 interfering with each other. Further, the elastic member 1e provided on the cap 1 interferes with the shell 10e of the USB port 10 during the movement accompanying the insertion. Therefore, the elastic member 1e of the cap 1 is inserted while being deformed. That is, when the cap 1 is inserted, the elastic member 1e is deformed due to interference with the shell 10e.
図4B、図5B1、及び図5B2に示すように、キャップ1が水平方向からUSBポート10に挿入される。つまり、開口面と交差する方向にしたがって、キャップ1がUSBポート10に挿入される。この状態では、キャップ1が操作者によって手指で保持されている。このため、まだ弾性部材1eの弾性力が作用することがなく、キャップ1は上側に配置されている。つまり、キャップ1は付勢方向に移動していない状態である。
キャップ1が上側に位置する状態では、アーム部1bの平面部1dが配線基板10aの両側と干渉することがなく、USBポート10の内部を通過することができる。すなわち、USBポート10の内部に設けられた配線基板10aの凸部10cとキャップ1の凸部1cは上下方向にずれた位置関係(開口部と直交する方向から見てずれた位置関係)にある。このため、配線基板10aの凸部10cとキャップ1の凸部1cとが干渉することなく、キャップ1がUSBポート10に差し込まれていく。さらに、この差し込みに伴う移動に際し、キャップ1に設けられた弾性部材1eは、USBポート10のシェル10eと干渉する。このため、キャップ1の弾性部材1eが変形しながら差し込まれて行く。すなわち、キャップ1の挿入時、シェル10eとの干渉に伴って弾性部材1eが変形する。 As shown in FIGS. 4A, 5A1 and 5A2, the
As shown in FIGS. 4B, 5B1 and 5B2, the
When the
上記の差し込みの操作により、図4C、図5C1、及び図5C2に示すように、キャップ1がUSBポート10に差し込まれることでロック状態となる。
すなわち、図5B1、図5B2、図6B1、及び図6B2に示すように、キャップ1がUSBポート10へ完全に差し込まれた状態で、キャップ1から操作者が手指を放す。この結果、USBポート10のシェル10eと干渉していたキャップ1の弾性部材1eが復元しようとして弾性変形する。そして、その弾性変形による反発によりキャップ1が下方へ付勢されて移動し、図5C1、図5C2、図6C1、及び図6C2に示すような位置でキャップ1が固定される。 By the above insertion operation, as shown in FIGS. 4C, 5C1 and 5C2, thecap 1 is inserted into the USB port 10 to be in the locked state.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 5B1, 5B2, 6B1, and 6B2, the operator releases the finger from thecap 1 with the cap 1 completely inserted into the USB port 10. As a result, the elastic member 1e of the cap 1 that has interfered with the shell 10e of the USB port 10 is elastically deformed in an attempt to be restored. Then, the cap 1 is urged downward to move due to the repulsion due to the elastic deformation, and the cap 1 is fixed at the positions shown in FIGS. 5C1, 5C2, 6C1 and 6C2.
すなわち、図5B1、図5B2、図6B1、及び図6B2に示すように、キャップ1がUSBポート10へ完全に差し込まれた状態で、キャップ1から操作者が手指を放す。この結果、USBポート10のシェル10eと干渉していたキャップ1の弾性部材1eが復元しようとして弾性変形する。そして、その弾性変形による反発によりキャップ1が下方へ付勢されて移動し、図5C1、図5C2、図6C1、及び図6C2に示すような位置でキャップ1が固定される。 By the above insertion operation, as shown in FIGS. 4C, 5C1 and 5C2, the
That is, as shown in FIGS. 5B1, 5B2, 6B1, and 6B2, the operator releases the finger from the
この動作の際は、図5C1、及び図5C2に示すようにキャップ1の凸部1cがUSBポート10の切欠部10dに収容される。キャップ1は凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとによってロックされ、キャップ1が容易に外れない状態になる。
During this operation, as shown in FIGS. 5C1 and 5C2, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is accommodated in the notch portion 10d of the USB port 10. The cap 1 is locked by the convex portion 1c and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10, so that the cap 1 cannot be easily removed.
上記キャップ1の差し込み動作を要約して再度説明する。キャップ1を差し込む際は、キャップ1の凸部1cがUSBポート10の配線基板10aの上を通過するとともに、図5B1、及び図5B2に示すように、USBポート10の凸部10cの部分では、キャップ1の平面部1dの部分が通過する。このため、USBポート10に干渉することなく、キャップ1の差し込みが可能である。
そして、操作者が保持していたキャップ1から手指を離すと、図4C、図5C1、及び図5C2の状態で、キャップ1は弾性部材1eによる付勢により下方へ移動する。これにより、キャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが噛み合ってロックされる。
以上のように、本実施の形態におけるコネクタのロック構造は、第1のコネクタ10と、第2のコネクタ1とを有する。
第1のコネクタ10は、電子機器を収容する筐体20を貫通する開口部20aの内側に設けられて該開口部20aに連なる筒状をなすシェル10e内に、電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部10bとを有する。
第2のコネクタ1は、この第1のコネクタ10に接続される。第2のコネクタ1は、第2の連結部1bと、弾性部材1eとを有する。第2の連結部1bは、開口部20aと交差する方向であって、筒状をなすシェル10eに沿う直線方向への移動と、該直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向への移動とによって第1の連結部10bに着脱可能に連結される。
第1のコネクタ10の第1の連結部10bは、直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向から見て、第2のコネクタ1の第2の連結部1bの直線方向への移動領域と重なる位置に設けられる。また、第2のコネクタ1は、開口部20aに対応する形状であって、開口部20aとの間に開口部20aを含む面内での移動を許容する隙間を有する蓋体1aを有する。
第2の連結部1bは、この蓋体1aと一体に設けられていて、開口部20aと交差する方向から見て、第1の連結部10bと重ならない位置と、第1の連結部10bと重なる位置との間で移動可能である。弾性部材1eは、シェル10eを横断する面と平行な面において、蓋体1aが開口部20aと略重なり、かつ第2の連結部1bがシェル10eの外側となる位置にある状態で、一の方向に沿ってシェル10eの外方まで延在する。また、弾性部材1eは、第2の連結部1bがシェル10eに挿入された状態で、シェル10e内で一の方向に沿ってシェル10eの内方へ弾性変形可能である。弾性部材1eは、この弾性変形により、開口部20aと交差する方向から見て、第2の連結部1bを第1の連結部10bと重なる位置へ移動させる。
これにより、第2のコネクタ1が第1のコネクタ10に差し込まれた際に、弾性部材1eの弾性変形によって第2の連結部1bが付勢され、第2の連結部1bと第1の連結部10bとが嵌合する。このため、開口部20aへの外部からのアクセスを防止するとともに、ロック状態を簡易な操作によって実現することができる。また、ロック状態を実現するために要する部材が機器から突出することも回避される。
また、第1の連結部10bは、第1の凸部10cを有する。第1の凸部10cは、シェル10eを横断する面内で直線と交差する一の方向から見て、第2のコネクタ1の移動方向に沿う直線に沿って延在する平面状の配線基板の一部に形成される。第2の連結部1bは、第2の凸部1cを有する。第2の凸部1cは、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とを連結した状態において、直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向から見て、第1の凸部10cと互いにかみあう位置に配置される。
これにより、第1の凸部10cと第2の凸部1cとが干渉することなく、第2のコネクタ1が第1のコネクタ10に差し込まれる。また、連結した状態では、第2の凸部1cと第1の凸部10cとが嵌合し、第2のコネクタ1が容易に外れない状態になる。 The insertion operation of thecap 1 will be summarized and described again. When the cap 1 is inserted, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 passes over the wiring board 10a of the USB port 10, and as shown in FIGS. 5B1 and 5B2, the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 is inserted. The flat portion 1d of the cap 1 passes through. Therefore, the cap 1 can be inserted without interfering with the USB port 10.
Then, when the operator releases thecap 1 held by the operator, the cap 1 moves downward due to the urging by the elastic member 1e in the states of FIGS. 4C, 5C1, and 5C2. As a result, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 mesh with each other and are locked.
As described above, the connector lock structure of the present embodiment includes thefirst connector 10 and the second connector 1.
Thefirst connector 10 is provided inside the opening 20a penetrating the housing 20 accommodating the electronic device, and is connected to the electronic device in a tubular shell 10e connected to the opening 20a. It has a conductor electrode of the above and a first connecting portion 10b.
Thesecond connector 1 is connected to the first connector 10. The second connector 1 has a second connecting portion 1b and an elastic member 1e. The second connecting portion 1b is a direction that intersects the opening 20a, and moves in a straight line direction along the tubular shell 10e and one direction that intersects the straight line in a plane crossing the shell 10e. It is detachably connected to the first connecting portion 10b by moving to.
The first connectingportion 10b of the first connector 10 is in the linear direction of the second connecting portion 1b of the second connector 1 when viewed from one direction in which the straight line intersects the shell 10e in a plane. It is provided at a position that overlaps with the moving area. Further, the second connector 1 has a lid body 1a having a shape corresponding to the opening 20a and having a gap between the second connector 1 and the opening 20a to allow movement in the plane including the opening 20a.
The second connectingportion 1b is provided integrally with the lid body 1a, and is located at a position that does not overlap with the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a, and the first connecting portion 10b. It can be moved to and from the overlapping position. The elastic member 1e is one in a state where the lid 1a substantially overlaps the opening 20a and the second connecting portion 1b is on the outside of the shell 10e on a surface parallel to the surface crossing the shell 10e. It extends along the direction to the outside of the shell 10e. Further, the elastic member 1e can be elastically deformed inward of the shell 10e along one direction in the shell 10e with the second connecting portion 1b inserted into the shell 10e. Due to this elastic deformation, the elastic member 1e moves the second connecting portion 1b to a position overlapping the first connecting portion 10b when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening 20a.
As a result, when thesecond connector 1 is inserted into the first connector 10, the second connecting portion 1b is urged by the elastic deformation of the elastic member 1e, and the second connecting portion 1b and the first connecting portion 1b are connected. Fits with the portion 10b. Therefore, it is possible to prevent access to the opening 20a from the outside and to realize the locked state by a simple operation. In addition, it is possible to prevent the member required for realizing the locked state from protruding from the device.
Further, the first connectingportion 10b has a first convex portion 10c. The first convex portion 10c is a flat wiring board extending along a straight line along the moving direction of the second connector 1 when viewed from one direction intersecting a straight line in a plane crossing the shell 10e. Formed in part. The second connecting portion 1b has a second convex portion 1c. The second convex portion 1c is a first convex portion when viewed from one direction in which the straight line and the shell 10e intersect in a plane in a state where the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are connected. It is arranged at a position where it meshes with 10c.
As a result, thesecond connector 1 is inserted into the first connector 10 without the first convex portion 10c and the second convex portion 1c interfering with each other. Further, in the connected state, the second convex portion 1c and the first convex portion 10c are fitted to each other, and the second connector 1 is not easily disengaged.
そして、操作者が保持していたキャップ1から手指を離すと、図4C、図5C1、及び図5C2の状態で、キャップ1は弾性部材1eによる付勢により下方へ移動する。これにより、キャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが噛み合ってロックされる。
以上のように、本実施の形態におけるコネクタのロック構造は、第1のコネクタ10と、第2のコネクタ1とを有する。
第1のコネクタ10は、電子機器を収容する筐体20を貫通する開口部20aの内側に設けられて該開口部20aに連なる筒状をなすシェル10e内に、電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部10bとを有する。
第2のコネクタ1は、この第1のコネクタ10に接続される。第2のコネクタ1は、第2の連結部1bと、弾性部材1eとを有する。第2の連結部1bは、開口部20aと交差する方向であって、筒状をなすシェル10eに沿う直線方向への移動と、該直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向への移動とによって第1の連結部10bに着脱可能に連結される。
第1のコネクタ10の第1の連結部10bは、直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向から見て、第2のコネクタ1の第2の連結部1bの直線方向への移動領域と重なる位置に設けられる。また、第2のコネクタ1は、開口部20aに対応する形状であって、開口部20aとの間に開口部20aを含む面内での移動を許容する隙間を有する蓋体1aを有する。
第2の連結部1bは、この蓋体1aと一体に設けられていて、開口部20aと交差する方向から見て、第1の連結部10bと重ならない位置と、第1の連結部10bと重なる位置との間で移動可能である。弾性部材1eは、シェル10eを横断する面と平行な面において、蓋体1aが開口部20aと略重なり、かつ第2の連結部1bがシェル10eの外側となる位置にある状態で、一の方向に沿ってシェル10eの外方まで延在する。また、弾性部材1eは、第2の連結部1bがシェル10eに挿入された状態で、シェル10e内で一の方向に沿ってシェル10eの内方へ弾性変形可能である。弾性部材1eは、この弾性変形により、開口部20aと交差する方向から見て、第2の連結部1bを第1の連結部10bと重なる位置へ移動させる。
これにより、第2のコネクタ1が第1のコネクタ10に差し込まれた際に、弾性部材1eの弾性変形によって第2の連結部1bが付勢され、第2の連結部1bと第1の連結部10bとが嵌合する。このため、開口部20aへの外部からのアクセスを防止するとともに、ロック状態を簡易な操作によって実現することができる。また、ロック状態を実現するために要する部材が機器から突出することも回避される。
また、第1の連結部10bは、第1の凸部10cを有する。第1の凸部10cは、シェル10eを横断する面内で直線と交差する一の方向から見て、第2のコネクタ1の移動方向に沿う直線に沿って延在する平面状の配線基板の一部に形成される。第2の連結部1bは、第2の凸部1cを有する。第2の凸部1cは、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とを連結した状態において、直線とシェル10eを横断する面内で交差する一の方向から見て、第1の凸部10cと互いにかみあう位置に配置される。
これにより、第1の凸部10cと第2の凸部1cとが干渉することなく、第2のコネクタ1が第1のコネクタ10に差し込まれる。また、連結した状態では、第2の凸部1cと第1の凸部10cとが嵌合し、第2のコネクタ1が容易に外れない状態になる。 The insertion operation of the
Then, when the operator releases the
As described above, the connector lock structure of the present embodiment includes the
The
The
The first connecting
The second connecting
As a result, when the
Further, the first connecting
As a result, the
次いで、図7A~図7Cにより、第1実施形態のキャップ1を取り外す際に使用する治具2について説明する。図7Aは、ロック解除用の治具2が挿入される前の状態の斜視図であり、図7Bはロック解除用の治具2が挿入された状態の斜視図である。図7Cはキャップ1が取り外された状態の斜視図である。
図7Aに示すように、治具2の先端には、幅方向へ所定の相互間隔をおいて、複数のフック部2aが設けられている。このフック部2aは、先端が先細り状に形成されている。フック部2aの全体の高さ(厚さ)は、開口部20aに挿入可能な程度に小さく設定されている。またフック部2aの先端には、狭隘な隙間へ侵入して後続部分の挿入を容易にするための傾斜面2bが形成されている。 Next, thejig 2 used when removing the cap 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C. FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a state before the unlocking jig 2 is inserted, and FIG. 7B is a perspective view of a state in which the unlocking jig 2 is inserted. FIG. 7C is a perspective view showing a state in which the cap 1 is removed.
As shown in FIG. 7A, a plurality ofhook portions 2a are provided at the tip of the jig 2 at predetermined mutual intervals in the width direction. The tip of the hook portion 2a is formed in a tapered shape. The overall height (thickness) of the hook portion 2a is set so small that it can be inserted into the opening 20a. Further, at the tip of the hook portion 2a, an inclined surface 2b is formed so as to penetrate into a narrow gap and facilitate insertion of a subsequent portion.
図7Aに示すように、治具2の先端には、幅方向へ所定の相互間隔をおいて、複数のフック部2aが設けられている。このフック部2aは、先端が先細り状に形成されている。フック部2aの全体の高さ(厚さ)は、開口部20aに挿入可能な程度に小さく設定されている。またフック部2aの先端には、狭隘な隙間へ侵入して後続部分の挿入を容易にするための傾斜面2bが形成されている。 Next, the
As shown in FIG. 7A, a plurality of
筐体20へ組み込まれたUSBポート10からキャップ1を取り外す操作について説明する。
前記キャップ1を取り外す際には、図7Aに示すように治具2を準備する。この治具2をキャップ1の切欠部1fへ水平に差し込み、奥まで差し込んだ後、治具2を水平に引き抜く操作によって、USBポート10からキャップ1を取り外すことができる。
図7Bは治具2を奥まで差し込んだ状態を示す。図7Cは、図7Bの状態の後、治具2を引き抜くことで、治具2の先端にキャップ1が連結されて一体に引き抜かれた状態を示している。 The operation of removing thecap 1 from the USB port 10 incorporated in the housing 20 will be described.
When removing thecap 1, a jig 2 is prepared as shown in FIG. 7A. The cap 1 can be removed from the USB port 10 by horizontally inserting the jig 2 into the notch 1f of the cap 1, inserting it all the way, and then pulling out the jig 2 horizontally.
FIG. 7B shows a state in which thejig 2 is inserted all the way. FIG. 7C shows a state in which the cap 1 is connected to the tip of the jig 2 and is integrally pulled out by pulling out the jig 2 after the state of FIG. 7B.
前記キャップ1を取り外す際には、図7Aに示すように治具2を準備する。この治具2をキャップ1の切欠部1fへ水平に差し込み、奥まで差し込んだ後、治具2を水平に引き抜く操作によって、USBポート10からキャップ1を取り外すことができる。
図7Bは治具2を奥まで差し込んだ状態を示す。図7Cは、図7Bの状態の後、治具2を引き抜くことで、治具2の先端にキャップ1が連結されて一体に引き抜かれた状態を示している。 The operation of removing the
When removing the
FIG. 7B shows a state in which the
図8A1及び図8A2と、図8B1及び図8B2とは治具2を差し込んでいく様子を上から見た図と断面図である。図8C1及び図C2は治具2を奥まで差し込んだ状態を上から見た図と断面図である。図9A1及び図9A2は、図8C1及び図8C2の状態を横から見た図と断面図である。
装置20へ組み込まれたUSBポート10からキャップ1を取り外す動作の詳細を説明する。治具2の先端に設けられたフック部2aがキャップ1の切欠部1fに差し込まれていく。図7Aから図7Bの状態になる。この動作の際は、フック部2aによりキャップ1が上方に持ち上げられていき、図8B1及び図8B2から図8C1及び図8C2の状態になる。先細り状に形成されたフック部2aが切欠部1fに差し込まれていくことによって、キャップ1が持ち上げられる。
キャップ1が持ち上げられることで、キャップ1の凸部1cがUSBポート10の配線基板10aの上方に移動する。つまり、キャップ1の凸部1cの位置が、USBポート10の凸部10cより高くなる。この状態では、キャップ1の凸部1cが上の位置にある。このため、キャップ1を引き出すためにキャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが干渉することなく、容易にキャップ1を取り外すことができる。
また前記治具2のフック部2aは、キャップ1へ奥まで差し込まれることにより、弾性変形しながらキャップ1の蓋体1aに引っ掛かって一体に連結される。フック部2aがキャップ1の蓋体1aに引っ掛かることで、治具2とキャップ1とが連結される。このため、治具2を引き抜く操作とともに、キャップ1が治具2と一体に引き抜かれる。すなわち、図9A1及び図9A2に示すように、治具2のフック部2aは、キャップ1の切欠部1fの内側に引っ掛かり、治具2を引き抜く操作とともに、キャップ1を第1のUSBポート10から引き抜くことができる。すなわち、キャップ1を引き抜くことにより、キャップ1とのロック状態が解除される。これにより、開口部20aを外部から臨むことができることとなり、USBコネクタ等の接続が可能になる。
以上説明したように、第1実施形態にあっては、キャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが噛み合ってロック固定される。これにより、キャップ1の蓋体1aがUSBポート10の開口部20aを塞いだ状態のまま、容易に脱落しないように維持することができる。
また、キャップ1が脱落しにくい構成にも関わらず、治具2を水平動作させるだけでキャップ1を容易に取り外すことが可能である。
本実施の形態では、弾性部材1eによる付勢によって第2のコネクタ1の位置が移動し、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とが嵌合されロック状態が生じる。このため、第2のコネクタ1の取り外し時には、治具2を切欠部1fに差し込み第2のコネクタ1の位置を挿入時と同じ位置に戻すことで、嵌合状態を容易に解除することができる。また、治具2を第2のコネクタ1の一部に引っ掛けることで、第2のコネクタ1を容易に取り外すことができる。 8A1 and 8A2 and 8B1 and 8B2 are views and a cross-sectional view of how thejig 2 is inserted. 8C1 and C2 are a top view and a cross-sectional view of the state in which the jig 2 is inserted all the way. 9A1 and 9A2 are side views and cross-sectional views of the states of FIGS. 8C1 and 8C2.
The details of the operation of removing thecap 1 from the USB port 10 incorporated in the device 20 will be described. The hook portion 2a provided at the tip of the jig 2 is inserted into the notch portion 1f of the cap 1. The state is changed from FIG. 7A to FIG. 7B. At the time of this operation, the cap 1 is lifted upward by the hook portion 2a, and the cap 1 is in the state of FIGS. 8B1 and 8B2 to 8C1 and 8C2. The cap 1 is lifted by the hook portion 2a formed in a tapered shape being inserted into the notch portion 1f.
When thecap 1 is lifted, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 moves above the wiring board 10a of the USB port 10. That is, the position of the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is higher than that of the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10. In this state, the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 is in the upper position. Therefore, the cap 1 can be easily removed without the convex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 interfering with each other in order to pull out the cap 1.
Further, thehook portion 2a of the jig 2 is inserted all the way into the cap 1 and is elastically deformed while being hooked on the lid body 1a of the cap 1 and integrally connected. The jig 2 and the cap 1 are connected by hooking the hook portion 2a on the lid body 1a of the cap 1. Therefore, along with the operation of pulling out the jig 2, the cap 1 is pulled out integrally with the jig 2. That is, as shown in FIGS. 9A1 and 9A2, the hook portion 2a of the jig 2 is caught inside the notch portion 1f of the cap 1, and the cap 1 is pulled out from the first USB port 10 together with the operation of pulling out the jig 2. Can be pulled out. That is, by pulling out the cap 1, the locked state with the cap 1 is released. As a result, the opening 20a can be seen from the outside, and a USB connector or the like can be connected.
As described above, in the first embodiment, theconvex portion 1c of the cap 1 and the convex portion 10c of the USB port 10 mesh with each other and are locked and fixed. As a result, the lid 1a of the cap 1 can be maintained in a state of closing the opening 20a of the USB port 10 so as not to easily fall off.
Further, although thecap 1 is hard to fall off, the cap 1 can be easily removed only by horizontally operating the jig 2.
In the present embodiment, the position of thesecond connector 1 is moved by the urging by the elastic member 1e, and the first connector 10 and the second connector 1 are fitted and a locked state is generated. Therefore, when the second connector 1 is removed, the fitting state can be easily released by inserting the jig 2 into the notch 1f and returning the position of the second connector 1 to the same position as when the second connector 1 is inserted. .. Further, the second connector 1 can be easily removed by hooking the jig 2 on a part of the second connector 1.
装置20へ組み込まれたUSBポート10からキャップ1を取り外す動作の詳細を説明する。治具2の先端に設けられたフック部2aがキャップ1の切欠部1fに差し込まれていく。図7Aから図7Bの状態になる。この動作の際は、フック部2aによりキャップ1が上方に持ち上げられていき、図8B1及び図8B2から図8C1及び図8C2の状態になる。先細り状に形成されたフック部2aが切欠部1fに差し込まれていくことによって、キャップ1が持ち上げられる。
キャップ1が持ち上げられることで、キャップ1の凸部1cがUSBポート10の配線基板10aの上方に移動する。つまり、キャップ1の凸部1cの位置が、USBポート10の凸部10cより高くなる。この状態では、キャップ1の凸部1cが上の位置にある。このため、キャップ1を引き出すためにキャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが干渉することなく、容易にキャップ1を取り外すことができる。
また前記治具2のフック部2aは、キャップ1へ奥まで差し込まれることにより、弾性変形しながらキャップ1の蓋体1aに引っ掛かって一体に連結される。フック部2aがキャップ1の蓋体1aに引っ掛かることで、治具2とキャップ1とが連結される。このため、治具2を引き抜く操作とともに、キャップ1が治具2と一体に引き抜かれる。すなわち、図9A1及び図9A2に示すように、治具2のフック部2aは、キャップ1の切欠部1fの内側に引っ掛かり、治具2を引き抜く操作とともに、キャップ1を第1のUSBポート10から引き抜くことができる。すなわち、キャップ1を引き抜くことにより、キャップ1とのロック状態が解除される。これにより、開口部20aを外部から臨むことができることとなり、USBコネクタ等の接続が可能になる。
以上説明したように、第1実施形態にあっては、キャップ1の凸部1cとUSBポート10の凸部10cとが噛み合ってロック固定される。これにより、キャップ1の蓋体1aがUSBポート10の開口部20aを塞いだ状態のまま、容易に脱落しないように維持することができる。
また、キャップ1が脱落しにくい構成にも関わらず、治具2を水平動作させるだけでキャップ1を容易に取り外すことが可能である。
本実施の形態では、弾性部材1eによる付勢によって第2のコネクタ1の位置が移動し、第1のコネクタ10と第2のコネクタ1とが嵌合されロック状態が生じる。このため、第2のコネクタ1の取り外し時には、治具2を切欠部1fに差し込み第2のコネクタ1の位置を挿入時と同じ位置に戻すことで、嵌合状態を容易に解除することができる。また、治具2を第2のコネクタ1の一部に引っ掛けることで、第2のコネクタ1を容易に取り外すことができる。 8A1 and 8A2 and 8B1 and 8B2 are views and a cross-sectional view of how the
The details of the operation of removing the
When the
Further, the
As described above, in the first embodiment, the
Further, although the
In the present embodiment, the position of the
なお、キャップの形状は実施形態に限定されるものではなく、開口部の形状に応じて適宜変更しても良いのはもちろんである。またキャップ側のアーム部に形成される凸部、平面部、および、これらに対応するUSBポート側の凸部、切欠部の形状は、互いに引き抜く際に引っ掛かることができれば、適宜変更しても良い。
さらに本発明は、USBポートのみならず、他の規格のコネクタの不正アクセス防止にも適用することができるのはもちろんである。
また、上述した実施形態では、キャップ1の両端にアーム部1bを備え、各アーム部1bの上部に凸部1cを、下部に平面部1dを設ける場合を例示した。ただし、この例に限定されるものではない。キャップ1における各部の位置関係は、第1のコネクタの形状に応じて異なってもよい。例えば、キャップ1の上下端にアーム部1bが備けられ、各アーム部1bの左右方向の一方に凸部1cが、他方に平面部1dが設けられてもよい。
以上、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照して詳述したが、具体的な構成はこの実施形態に限られるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲の設計変更等も含まれる。 The shape of the cap is not limited to the embodiment, and it is needless to say that the shape of the cap may be appropriately changed according to the shape of the opening. Further, the shapes of the convex portion and the flat portion formed on the arm portion on the cap side, and the convex portion and the notch portion on the USB port side corresponding to these may be appropriately changed as long as they can be caught when they are pulled out from each other. ..
Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied not only to the USB port but also to the prevention of unauthorized access to connectors of other standards.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where thearm portions 1b are provided at both ends of the cap 1, the convex portion 1c is provided on the upper portion of each arm portion 1b, and the flat surface portion 1d is provided on the lower portion is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The positional relationship of each part in the cap 1 may differ depending on the shape of the first connector. For example, arm portions 1b may be provided at the upper and lower ends of the cap 1, a convex portion 1c may be provided on one side of each arm portion 1b in the left-right direction, and a flat surface portion 1d may be provided on the other side.
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes and the like within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention are also included.
さらに本発明は、USBポートのみならず、他の規格のコネクタの不正アクセス防止にも適用することができるのはもちろんである。
また、上述した実施形態では、キャップ1の両端にアーム部1bを備え、各アーム部1bの上部に凸部1cを、下部に平面部1dを設ける場合を例示した。ただし、この例に限定されるものではない。キャップ1における各部の位置関係は、第1のコネクタの形状に応じて異なってもよい。例えば、キャップ1の上下端にアーム部1bが備けられ、各アーム部1bの左右方向の一方に凸部1cが、他方に平面部1dが設けられてもよい。
以上、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照して詳述したが、具体的な構成はこの実施形態に限られるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲の設計変更等も含まれる。 The shape of the cap is not limited to the embodiment, and it is needless to say that the shape of the cap may be appropriately changed according to the shape of the opening. Further, the shapes of the convex portion and the flat portion formed on the arm portion on the cap side, and the convex portion and the notch portion on the USB port side corresponding to these may be appropriately changed as long as they can be caught when they are pulled out from each other. ..
Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied not only to the USB port but also to the prevention of unauthorized access to connectors of other standards.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes and the like within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention are also included.
この出願は、2019年3月26日に日本出願された特願2019-058544号を基礎とする優先権を主張し、その開示の全てをここに取り込む。
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-058544 filed in Japan on March 26, 2019, and incorporates all of its disclosures here.
本発明は、USBポート等のコネクタのロックに利用することができる。
The present invention can be used to lock a connector such as a USB port.
1 第2のコネクタ(キャップ)
1a 蓋体
1b 第2の連結部(アーム部)
1c 凸部
1d 平面部
1e 弾性部材
1f 切欠部
2 治具
2a フック部
2b 傾斜面
10 第1のコネクタ(USBポート)
10a 第1の導体電極(配線基板)
10b 第1の連結部
10c 凸部
10d 切欠部
10e シェル
20 筐体
20a 開口部 1 Second connector (cap)
1a Lid body 1b Second connecting part (arm part)
1c Convex part 1d Flat part 1e Elastic member 1f Notch part 2 Jig 2a Hook part 2b Inclined surface 10 First connector (USB port)
10a First conductor electrode (wiring board)
10bFirst connecting part 10c Convex part 10d Notch part 10e Shell 20 Housing 20a Opening
1a 蓋体
1b 第2の連結部(アーム部)
1c 凸部
1d 平面部
1e 弾性部材
1f 切欠部
2 治具
2a フック部
2b 傾斜面
10 第1のコネクタ(USBポート)
10a 第1の導体電極(配線基板)
10b 第1の連結部
10c 凸部
10d 切欠部
10e シェル
20 筐体
20a 開口部 1 Second connector (cap)
10a First conductor electrode (wiring board)
10b
Claims (6)
- 電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタと、
前記第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって前記第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部と、を有する第2のコネクタと、を有し、
前記第1のコネクタの前記第1の連結部は、前記第2のコネクタの前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡と、平面視において重なる位置に設けられ、
前記第2のコネクタは、前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体を有し、
前記蓋体は、
前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された前記第2の連結部と、
弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材とを備える、
コネクタのロック構造。 A first connector provided inside an opening penetrating a housing for accommodating an electronic device and having a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion.
A second connector having a second connector that is connected to the first connector and is detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening. Have,
The first connecting portion of the first connector is provided at a position overlapping with the movement locus of the second connecting portion of the second connector in a plan view.
The second connector has a lid that is arranged inside the opening while being connected to the first connector.
The lid is
The second connecting portion arranged at a position not overlapping with the first connecting portion when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface.
An elastic member for urging the second connecting portion to a position overlapping the first connecting portion by elastic deformation is provided.
Connector lock structure. - 前記第1の連結部は、前記第2のコネクタの前記移動の方向と交差する他の方向へ突出する第1の凸部を有し、
前記第2の連結部は、前記平面視において、前記第1の凸部と重なる移動軌跡を有する第2の凸部を有する、
請求項1に記載のコネクタのロック構造。 The first connecting portion has a first convex portion that projects in another direction that intersects the direction of movement of the second connector.
The second connecting portion has a second convex portion having a movement locus that overlaps with the first convex portion in the plan view.
The connector lock structure according to claim 1. - 前記第1の連結部と前記第2の連結部とは、前記弾性部材の弾性変形方向において互いに位置をずらして配置される、
請求項1または2のいずれか1項に記載のコネクタのロック構造。 The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged so as to be displaced from each other in the elastic deformation direction of the elastic member.
The connector locking structure according to any one of claims 1 or 2. - 前記蓋体は、前記開口部の内周の輪郭より小さい輪郭を有し、前記開口部が形成された前記筐体の厚さより小さい厚さを有する、請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載のコネクタのロック構造。 According to any one of claims 1 to 3, the lid has a contour smaller than the contour of the inner circumference of the opening and has a thickness smaller than the thickness of the housing in which the opening is formed. The lock structure of the described connector.
- 請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の前記コネクタのロック構造に使用され、
前記蓋体と前記開口部との間に挿入され、前記弾性部材の弾性力に抗して前記蓋体を移動させる傾斜面を有するロック解除治具。 Used in the lock structure of the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
An unlocking jig that is inserted between the lid and the opening and has an inclined surface that moves the lid against the elastic force of the elastic member. - 電子機器を収容する筐体を貫通する開口部の内側に設けられ、前記電子機器に接続された第1の導体電極と、第1の連結部と、を有する第1のコネクタに接続され、前記開口部の開口面と交差する方向への移動によって前記第1の連結部に着脱可能に連結される第2の連結部を有し、
前記第1のコネクタに連結された状態で前記開口部の内側に配置される蓋体と、
前記蓋体の、前記開口面と交差する前記方向から見て、前記第1の連結部と重ならない位置に配置された第2の連結部と、
弾性変形によって、前記第1の連結部と重なる位置へ前記第2の連結部を付勢する弾性部材と、を有し、
前記第2の連結部の移動軌跡は、前記第1のコネクタの第1の連結部と、平面視において重なる位置にある、
コネクタのロック装置。 The first connector provided inside the opening penetrating the housing for accommodating the electronic device and having a first conductor electrode connected to the electronic device and a first connecting portion is connected to the connector. It has a second connecting portion that is detachably connected to the first connecting portion by moving in a direction intersecting the opening surface of the opening.
A lid arranged inside the opening in a state of being connected to the first connector,
A second connecting portion of the lid body arranged at a position not overlapping the first connecting portion when viewed from the direction intersecting the opening surface.
It has an elastic member that urges the second connecting portion to a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion by elastic deformation.
The movement locus of the second connecting portion is located at a position where it overlaps with the first connecting portion of the first connector in a plan view.
Connector lock device.
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