JP3048044U - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To enable a user to quickly connect a notebook computer to various peripheral devices, and to enable a manufacturer to easily perform assembly and repair. SOLUTION: In order to make a notebook computer 10 perform, for example, a continuous transfer operation,
The user inserts the I / O module 20 into the storage space 12 of the main body 11. Then, the connection plug 23 is connected to the connection socket 13 attached to the inner wall of the storage space 12. The connection plugs 23 are connected to several types of plugs 30 attached to the rear plate 25 by lines on the circuit board 22. Therefore, when the user inserts the I / O module 20, the notebook computer 1
0 will be quickly connected to peripheral devices via the connection socket 13, connection plug 23, several types of plugs 30, and circumscribed buses.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a notebook computer, and more particularly, to a notebook computer having a replaceable I / O module that can be directly connected to other peripheral devices.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 PCs (personal computers) are widely used in daily life, such as in the commercial and industrial industries and between students. In particular, notebook computers have the advantage of being small and easy to carry, and can be used anytime and anywhere, so demand for users is increasing. In order to meet such demands of users, many notebook computers are currently available on the market. However, not all models have connectors to connect to all peripheral devices. For example, peripheral devices include a speaker, a printer, a VGA port, an earphone, a key port, and a display, but some models do not have connectors for connecting to all of them. In such a case, connect a separate dedicated connector to the plug provided on the back side of the notebook computer, and connect the notebook computer to peripheral devices via this dedicated connector. I have to.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Therefore, when a user carries a notebook computer and goes out, the user must carry various connectors with the notebook computer, which is inconvenient. Also, for the manufacturer, the fact that the user selectively uses such a wide variety of connectors must take this into account when manufacturing, assembling and repairing the computer. It was never a good thing from a design point of view.

[0004] Furthermore, the technology related to the notebook computer is evolving rapidly, and a new connector corresponding to the appearance of a new model appears every time a new model appears. Therefore, a new design had to be made from the production of the mold for molding the base to the motherboard of the circuit, which was more disadvantageous in terms of design.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and allows a user to quickly connect a notebook computer to various peripheral devices, and also facilitates assembly and repair by a manufacturer. The goal is to provide a notebook computer that can do this.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a storage space is formed on the back side, and a connection socket is provided on an inner wall in the storage space; A connection plug that can be inserted into the storage space, has a circuit board inside, and is connected to the connection socket on the side facing the inner wall of the computer body. And an I / O module to which several types of plugs connected to the connection plug via the circuit board are mounted on an externally facing side surface opposite to the side surface. It is characterized by.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the plugs of the I / O module are at least one of a speaker plug, a VGA port, a GAME port, and a printer port. It is characterized by including one.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a main part of the notebook computer according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a fragmentary sectional view of a part of FIG.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a storage space 12 having a recess is formed on the back side of a main body 11 of the notebook computer 10. A connection socket 13 connected to a motherboard (not shown) in the main body 11 is attached to the inner wall of the storage space 12. The I / O module 20 can be inserted into the storage space 12.

The I / O module 20 is a frame, and a circuit board 22 is provided inside a bottom plate 21. A connection plug 23 is attached to a front plate 24 forming a front side surface of the I / O module 20. The mounting position of the connection plug 23 is a position corresponding to the connection socket 13 mounted on the inner wall of the storage space 12 of the main body 11. The connection plug 23 is for electrically connecting the I / O module 20 to the connection socket 13.

The rear plate 25 forming the rear side surface of the I / O module 20 is provided with several types of plugs 30 projecting to the outside. The several types of plugs 30 are connected to the connection plugs 23 by lines and ICs (not shown) on the circuit board 22, respectively. These several types of plugs 30 are connected to peripheral devices via a circumscribed bus 40. In this embodiment, the several plugs 30 are three speaker plugs 31, one VGA port 32, one GAME port 33, and one printer port 34.

Next, the use of the notebook computer of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. In order to cause the notebook computer 10 to perform a continuous transfer operation, for example, the user inserts the I / O module 20 into the storage space 12 of the main body 11. Then, the connection plug 23 is connected to the connection socket 13 attached to the inner wall of the storage space 12. The connection plugs 23 are connected to several types of plugs 30 attached to the rear plate 25 by the lines on the circuit board 22 as described above. Therefore, when the user inserts the I / O module 20, the notebook computer 10 quickly connects to the peripheral device via the connection socket 13, the connection plug 23, the several plugs 30, and the external bus 40. Will be done.

In the above embodiment, the speaker plug 31, the VGA port 32, the GAME port 33, and the printer port 34 are installed as several types of plugs 30, but these types, standards, quantities, or circuit boards The wiring layout of 22 can be arbitrarily changed. Therefore, it is possible to configure the I / O module 20 having a function that meets the needs of the user. Then, the user of the notebook computer 10 selects the I / O module 20 according to the work to be performed by the user, and inserts the I / O module 20 into the storage space 12 of the notebook computer 10 for connection. The plug 23 can be easily and quickly connected to the connection socket 13.

When the functions of the notebook computer 10 are to be changed, the manufacturer only needs to replace the circuit board 22 and the plug 30 of the I / O module 20. There is no need to make new molds.

[0015] In general, in a notebook computer, all of the plugs cannot be provided on the side plate or the arm. However, according to the I / O module of the present invention, the function can be quickly performed. Because it can be replaced, it can easily respond to demand in each market. The several types of plugs 30 of the I / O module 20 are not limited to those described above, but may be plugs having other functions, for example, RJ11, RJ45, depending on the product category or the development of technology. , P1394, USB or ECC, or the like.

As is clear from the above description, the notebook computer of the present embodiment has the following advantages. (1) Regarding the above I / O module 20, it is possible to manufacture various types of I / O modules according to special demands in each market segment. Then, the user can quickly connect the notebook computer 10 to the peripheral device by using several kinds of plugs 30. In addition, the user can select a specific module as well as quickly replace it with a predetermined number of plugs 30, which is very convenient for portable use. (2) By adopting the I / O module 20 as described above, the circuit board 22 is separated from the motherboard on the side of the main body 11, so that it is not only convenient for a manufacturer to assemble but also for repair. It is convenient. In addition, it is compatible with the trend of the BTO (order-to-order) production system for notebook computers, and can reduce overall operating costs and improve the competitiveness of companies. There is also. (3) To change the function of the notebook computer 10, it is only necessary to replace the circuit board 22 and the plug 30 of the I / O module 20, and it is not necessary to newly make a mold. Also, a normal notebook computer cannot attach all of its plugs to the side plate or arm, but the adoption of the method of the present invention makes it easy and quick to connect the notebook computer to peripheral devices. Can be done at any time.

[0017]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, a connection socket is provided on the inner wall of the storage space formed on the back side of the computer main body, and I / O modules connected to several types of peripheral devices are provided in the storage space. Since the connection plug of the I / O module is connected to the connection socket when inserted into the computer, the user can easily connect the computer to various peripheral devices. In addition, manufacturers will be able to appropriately respond to the demands of each market segment, and will be able to reduce costs in manufacturing assembly and repair.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view showing a main part of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary sectional view of a part of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Notebook type computer 11 Main body 12 Storage space 13 Connection socket 20 I / O module 21 Bottom plate 22 Circuit board 23 Connection plug 24 Front plate 25 Rear plate 30 Several plugs 31 Speaker plug 32 VGA port 33 GAME port 34 Printer port 40 Outer bus

Claims (2)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A computer main body having a storage space formed on the back side thereof and a connection socket provided on an inner wall of the storage space, a circuit board being insertable into the storage space of the computer main body and having a circuit board therein. And a connection plug for connecting to the connection socket is attached to a side surface facing the inner wall of the computer main body, and an externally facing side surface located on the opposite side of this side surface. ,
An I / O module to which several types of plugs connected to the connection plug via the circuit board are mounted. 2. The several plugs of the I / O module,
The notebook computer according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of a speaker plug, a VGA port, a GAME port, and a printer port.