JPH11150382A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate installation and extension work of computer while saving space to be occupied by an information processor in an office, or the like, by an arrangement wherein the body of the information processor is contained such that it can be drawn out freely from a cover. SOLUTION: A rack 3 for mounting or containing display, a printer, a scanner, and other peripheral units, is disposed on the upper face side of a cover 2 integrally therewith. A predetermined space is formed between the upper surface of the body and an upper face plate 3b in order to contain various units, e.g. a display and the like, and to mount a printer, a scanner, and other peripheral units on the upper face plate 3b. Since the rack 3 can be set as it is when the cover 2 is placed on a desk, or the like, installation space dedicated for the rack 3 can be eliminated and the space can be saved. Furthermore, independent installation work of the rack can be eliminated because the rack 3 and the cover 2 are integrated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus typified by a so-called desktop personal computer, and more particularly, to an apparatus body on which a wiring board, a hard disk, various drives and the like are mounted can be pulled out from a cover. In addition to providing a rack on which the display, printer, and other peripheral devices can be housed and mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the cover, the installation and expansion of computers can be performed very easily. The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus that can save space in an information processing apparatus in an office or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a so-called desktop type personal computer (hereinafter simply referred to as "personal computer")
In an information processing apparatus represented by such a device, an upper surface and both side surfaces of an apparatus body on which various wiring boards, hard disks, various drives, and the like are mounted are covered with a cover formed by bending a metal plate member. I have. The cover can be removed upward from the apparatus main body, so that the apparatus main body can be repaired or expanded.

[0003] In such an information processing apparatus, a display connected to the apparatus main body is mounted on the upper surface of a cover, and further, these are stored in a rack if necessary.
It is designed to be installed integrally with other peripheral devices such as a printer and a scanner.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view showing a state in which such a general desktop personal computer is installed. As shown in FIG. 1, in a conventional personal computer, an apparatus main body 101 of a computer in which various devices such as a hard disk, a CD-ROM drive, and a floppy drive, a drive, and a wiring board and the like are housed has a top surface and both side surfaces. It is removably covered with a cover in the shape of a letter, and is set in this state on an office desk or the like.

A display 110 is mounted on a cover that covers the upper surface of the apparatus main body 101, and the apparatus main body 101 with the display 110 mounted thereon is mounted.
A rack 103 is installed above, and peripheral devices 120 such as a printer and a scanner are mounted on the rack 103.

As shown in FIG. 6, the rack 103 includes a plurality of (normally four) legs 103a and a plurality of legs 103a.
An upper surface plate 103b attached to the upper end of 3a is provided. A fixed space is formed between the upper portion of the apparatus main body 101 and the upper surface plate 103b by the legs 103a, so that the display 110 can be stored. Also, the top plate 1
A printer, a scanner, and other peripheral devices 120 can be mounted on 03b.

As described above, in a conventional desktop personal computer, the apparatus main body 101, the display 110, and the peripheral devices 1 such as a printer are combined with a rack.
20 can be set integrally. When work such as repair of the apparatus main body 101 or expansion of memory is required, the display 110 or the rack 103 is required.
, The cover of the apparatus main body 101 is removed, and necessary work can be performed.

[0008]

However, in the conventional installation method in which a display is mounted on the apparatus main body of a personal computer and a rack is disposed above the apparatus main body and a printer, a scanner, and the like are installed, as described above. For example, when adding a memory or the like of a personal computer, the display must be lowered from the apparatus main body, and if necessary, the rack on which the printer and the like are installed does not move unless the cover of the apparatus main body can be removed, There is a problem that the operation becomes extremely complicated.

In addition, from the standpoint of installation space, the rack used in the conventional personal computer requires an installation space slightly larger than the apparatus main body because the legs are located around the main body of the personal computer. Was. For this reason, rack installation work is troublesome, and for PCs that are often installed in limited spaces such as offices and homes, racks that require a slightly larger space than PCs need to save space. This was a very serious problem in planning.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-307586 proposes a multi-stage storage and mounting device for a computer system in which a computer main body, a display, a keyboard, a printer and the like are stored in a multi-stage manner so as to be freely inserted and removed. According to this device, each unit such as the device body and the display can be stored in different stages, respectively.
For example, when the apparatus main body is added or the like, only the apparatus main body can be taken out of the storage device, and the operation of moving the display, the rack, and the like as described above becomes unnecessary.

However, in this storage device, since the device main body, the display, the printer, and the like are all arranged on different stages in the height direction, the storage device itself becomes extremely large, and space is saved. Was rather contrary to his request. In addition, due to its large size, this storage device cannot naturally be installed on a desk in an office or home, etc., and cannot be applied to a generally used desktop personal computer. It was only of potential use in the given field.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art, and includes a wiring board,
The main unit equipped with a hard disk, various drives, etc. is configured to be able to be pulled out from the cover, and a rack on which the display, printer, and other peripheral devices can be stored and mounted is integrally provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the cover. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus that can extremely easily install and add computers, and can save space of an information processing apparatus in an office or the like.

[0013]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus including an apparatus main body and a cover for accommodating the apparatus main body.
The apparatus main body is configured to be housed so as to be able to be pulled out from the cover.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention having such a configuration, the main body of the apparatus can be pulled out from the front or back side of the cover, and the display device and the rack are mounted and set on the cover. However, the internal operation of the apparatus main body can be performed without moving them, and the repair and the expansion of the memory and the like can be performed very easily.

Further, since the apparatus main body can be pulled out from the cover, for example, it is possible to replace the entire apparatus main body and store a new apparatus main body in the cover.
In such a case, the original cover can be used as it is for the new apparatus main body, and the cover can be used repeatedly, so that resources can be effectively used and unnecessary dust is generated. Can also be prevented. Further, by appropriately pulling out all or part of the apparatus main body from the cover, the cooling effect in the apparatus main body can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus, a display and other peripheral devices are mounted on the cover.
It has a configuration in which racks that can be stored are integrally arranged.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention having such a configuration, the rack is directly and integrally disposed on the cover. Therefore, if the cover is installed on a desk or the like, the rack can be installed as it is. it can. This eliminates the need for a unique installation space for the rack alone, and saves space in offices and homes. In addition, since the rack and cover are integrated, installation work for the rack alone is not required, and personal computers, etc. The installation operation itself of the information processing device can be performed very easily, and labor saving and high efficiency of the operation can be achieved.

In the information processing apparatus according to a third aspect, the rack is disposed on an upper surface of the cover. In the information processing apparatus according to a fourth aspect, the rack is disposed on a lower surface of the cover. There is a configuration provided.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention having such a configuration, the rack can be arranged on the upper surface or the lower surface of the cover in accordance with the installation condition of the information processing device, and the display can be placed above the personal computer. Not only that, it can be arranged below, so that the degree of freedom of the installation layout is expanded and the range of options such as wiring layout is expanded.

Further, according to the number of peripheral devices and the like, the racks can be arranged on both the upper surface and the lower surface of the cover, so that the information processing device and the peripheral devices can be installed more efficiently. Even when a rack is set and a large number of peripheral devices are mounted and stored in this manner, in the present invention in which the device main body can be pulled out from the cover, workability such as expansion or repair of the device main body is impaired at all. It will not be.

Further, the information processing apparatus according to a fifth aspect is configured such that the rack is detachably provided on the cover.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention having such a configuration, the rack can be detachably attached to the cover.
When a printer or the like is not required, the rack can be removed from the cover, and a rack can be appropriately added later as needed. Further, since the rack and the cover can be separated, it is convenient for storing and transporting the product.

Further, the information processing apparatus according to claim 6 is
The rack is configured to be detachable from both the upper surface and the lower surface of the cover.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention having such a configuration, for example, the rack originally mounted on the upper surface of the cover is moved to the lower surface of the cover in accordance with the movement of the personal computer or the change of the installation environment. The rack can be attached, and a highly versatile rack can be realized.

[0025]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] First, a first embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment in a state where a device main body and a cover are separated.

The information processing apparatus of this embodiment shown in FIG.
An information processing apparatus, which is a desktop personal computer and includes an apparatus main body 1 and a cover 2 in which the apparatus main body 1 is housed, wherein the apparatus main body 1 is housed so as to be able to be pulled out from the cover 2. .

The apparatus main body 1 is a computer main body in which various devices such as a hard disk, a CD-ROM drive, a floppy drive and the like, a drive, a wiring board and the like are stored, although not particularly shown. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus main body 1 is provided with a CD-RO before and after a bottom plate on which a hard disk and various wiring boards (not shown) are mounted.
Front panel 1a equipped with M drive, floppy drive, etc.
And a rear plate 1b opposed thereto is erected and formed in a U-shape when viewed from the side.

The cover 2 is made of a plate-like member formed in the shape of a rectangular tube that covers the upper surface and both side surfaces of the apparatus main body 1. The apparatus main body 1 is slidably housed in the housing 2a inside the cover 2. Thereby, the apparatus main body 1 can be taken out from the front side and the back side of the cover 2 and is installed on a desk or the like in an office while being housed in the cover 2.

A display or the like is mounted on the upper surface of the cover 2 that covers the apparatus main body 1. If necessary, the apparatus main body 1 can be installed and used in combination with a rack or the like and appropriately combined with a printer, a scanner, or other peripheral devices.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described. First, the apparatus main body 1 is set on a desk in a state where the apparatus main body 1 is stored in the cover 2, and the cover 2 in which the apparatus main body 1 is stored is set in the same manner as a normal PC installation method.
A peripheral device such as a printer is installed on the display using a display, and a rack or the like, and a personal computer is used by connecting cables and the like. Thus, the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment can be used in the same manner as an information processing apparatus such as a normal personal computer.

When it is necessary to repair the main body 1 or add memory, the main body 1 is covered with the cover 2.
It is done by withdrawing from. Here, in the conventional personal computer, the display is moved, the cover of the apparatus main body is removed, and necessary work is performed. In the present embodiment, the front plate 1a or the rear plate 1b of the apparatus main body 1 is pressed, and the cover is pressed. By simply pulling out the device 2, the device main body 1 can be taken out of the cover 2 to expose the inside.

Thus, when repairing the apparatus main body 1 or adding a memory, an option board, or the like, necessary work can be performed only by pulling out the apparatus main body 1 from the cover 2 and a display or the like is provided. No cumbersome work such as moving is required. Further, it is possible to draw out the apparatus main body 1 from the cover 2 and replace only the inside of the apparatus main body. For example, the entire apparatus main body 1 can be changed to a new model or the like.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment, since the apparatus main body 1 can be pulled out from the front side or the back side of the cover 2, a display, a rack or the like is mounted and set on the cover 2. Even if they are present, the internal work of the apparatus main body can be performed without moving them, and the repair work and the expansion work of the memory and the like can be performed extremely easily.

Further, since the apparatus main body 1 can be pulled out from the cover 2, it is possible to replace the entire apparatus main body 1 and store a new apparatus main body 1 in the cover 2, for example. In this case, the original cover 2 can be used as it is for the new apparatus main body 1 as well, and the cover 2 can be used repeatedly, so that resources can be effectively used and unnecessary dust is generated. Can be prevented. Further, by pulling out all or part of the apparatus main body 1 from the cover 2 as appropriate, it is possible to enhance the cooling effect inside the apparatus main body 1.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, in which a device main body and a cover are separated, and FIG. 3 is an information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. It is a schematic front view of the state which assembled | assembled.

As shown in these figures, the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment is an improved embodiment of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
Also, a rack 3 on which a printer, a scanner, and other peripheral devices 20 can be mounted and stored is integrally provided.

That is, the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, as in the first embodiment, the main body 1 of the computer in which various devices, drives, wiring boards, and the like are stored is placed in the storage portion 2 a of the cover 2 in the form of a rectangular tube. And can be set up at an office desk or the like.

A rack 3 is provided on an upper surface of a cover 2 which covers the apparatus main body 1. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the rack 3 includes a plurality of (normally four) legs 3a protruding from the upper surface of the cover 2 and an upper surface plate 3b attached to an upper end of the legs 3a. It has a configuration.

Thus, the apparatus main body 1 is connected to the legs 3a.
A fixed space is formed between the upper surface of the upper panel 3b and the upper panel 3b, so that various devices such as the display 10 can be stored therein, and a printer, a scanner, and other peripheral devices 20 can be mounted on the upper panel 3b. ing.

The shape of the leg portion 3a is constituted by four rod-shaped members in the present embodiment.
It is also possible to use four or more legs, legs formed in a plate shape, or the like, as long as a certain space can be formed on the upper surface side of the cover 2. Absent.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing the rack 3 integrally with the cover 2,
And a peripheral device 20 such as a display 10 and a printer can be integrally set. Then, when work such as repair of the apparatus main body 1 or expansion of memory is required, the apparatus main body 1 can be pulled out of the cover 2 to perform necessary work without moving the display 10 or the rack 3.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment, the rack 3 is directly and integrally disposed on the upper surface of the cover 2. Can be installed.

This eliminates the need for a unique installation space for the rack 3 alone, saves space in offices, homes, and the like. In addition, since the rack 3 and the cover 2 are integrated, the work for installing the rack alone is not necessary. Is also unnecessary, and the work of installing the information processing device such as a personal computer can be performed extremely easily, so that labor saving and high efficiency of the work can be achieved.

The rack 3 may be integrally fixed to the cover 2 or may be detachable from the rack 3. In this case, it is desirable that the leg 3a of the rack 3 be detachably attached to the cover 2 and both the leg 3a and the upper surface plate 3b be detachable. here,
As the attachment / detachment structure of the cover 2, the leg 3a, and the upper surface plate 3b, means such as a fitting type or a screw type can be used.

By making the rack 3 and the cover 2 detachable as described above, the rack 3 can be removed from the cover 2 when a printer or the like is not necessary, and the rack 3 can be appropriately removed later if necessary. It becomes possible to add. In this case, the rack 3 and the cover 2 can be separated from each other, which is convenient for storing and transporting products.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment in a state in which an apparatus main body and a cover are separated, and FIG. 5 is an information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. It is a schematic front view of the state which assembled | assembled.

As shown in these figures, the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is an improved embodiment of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. There is a configuration.

That is, the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, as in the first and second embodiments, the computer main body 1 is removably housed in the housing 2a of the cover 2 in the form of a rectangular tube. A rack 3 is provided on a lower surface of a cover 2 that covers the main body 1.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the rack 3 of the present embodiment has a plurality of (normally four) legs 3a projecting from the lower surface of the cover 2 and attached to the lower end of the legs 3a. The bottom plate 3c is provided. As a result, a certain space is formed between the lower part of the apparatus main body 1 and the bottom plate 3c by the leg portions 3a, and various devices such as the display 10 can be stored therein. Further, as shown in FIG. And printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices 20
Can be mounted.

According to the information processing apparatus of this embodiment having such a configuration, the rack 3 can be arranged on the lower surface of the cover 2 according to the installation condition of the personal computer, etc., and the display 10 can be placed below the personal computer. Can be arranged at a distance, so that the degree of freedom of the installation layout is expanded, and the range of options such as wiring layout is widened.

The rack 3 can be arranged not only on the lower surface but also on the upper surface of the cover 2 according to the number and size of the peripheral devices and the like. In this way, by providing the racks 3 on both the upper and lower surfaces of the cover 2, the degree of freedom of the installation layout is further increased, and more efficient installation of the information processing apparatus and peripheral devices becomes possible.

Even if the rack 3 is freely set on the upper and lower surfaces of the cover 2 and a large number of peripheral devices and the like are combined with the apparatus main body 1, the apparatus main body 1 can be pulled out from the cover 2. The workability such as extension or repair for the main body 1 is not impaired at all.

Also in the rack 3 according to the present embodiment, similarly to the case of the above-described second embodiment, the shape and the number of the leg portions 3a can be changed as appropriate, and the rack 3 can be detachably attached to the cover 2. Can also. In the present embodiment,
The bottom plate 3c is provided at the lower end of the leg 3a. This is for maintaining the strength of the entire rack 3, and when a personal computer or a peripheral device can be held only by the leg 3a,
The bottom plate 3c may be omitted.

Further, the rack 3 may be configured to be detachable from either the upper surface or the lower surface of the cover 2.
In this way, for example, the rack 3 originally mounted on the upper surface of the cover 2 can be mounted on the lower surface of the cover 2 as necessary, for example, when the personal computer is moved or the installation environment is changed. High rack 3 can be realized.

[0055]

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the apparatus main body on which a wiring board, a hard disk, various drives and the like are mounted can be pulled out from the cover, and the upper surface of the cover can be pulled out. By installing a rack on which the display, printer, and other peripheral devices can be stored and mounted on the bottom, the installation and extension work of the computer can be performed very easily, and the information processing device in the office etc. Space saving can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an information processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in a state where an apparatus main body and a cover are separated.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an information processing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention in a state where a device main body and a cover are separated.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing a state where an apparatus main body and a cover of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 are assembled.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of an information processing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention, in a state where a device main body and a cover are separated.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4, in which an apparatus main body and a cover are assembled.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view showing a state where a conventional information processing apparatus is installed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 device body 2 cover 3 rack

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An information processing apparatus comprising an apparatus main body and a cover in which the apparatus main body is stored, wherein the apparatus main body is stored so as to be able to be pulled out from the cover. . 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a rack capable of mounting and storing a display and other peripheral devices is integrally provided on the cover. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rack is provided on an upper surface of the cover. 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rack is provided on a lower surface of the cover. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rack is detachably provided on the cover. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the rack is configured to be detachable from both the upper surface and the lower surface of the cover.