Electronic apparatus

Abstract

To provide an electronic apparatus which has a simple structure and in which a connector is hardly damaged.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus comprises: a housing having a cover plate, and a side plate 113B provided at a side edge of the cover plate; a substrate 30 provided inside the housing; a connector 20 mounted on the substrate 30 and capable of being connected to an external connector through a window portion formed in the side plate 113B; a fixing member provided inside the housing; and a reinforcing member 32 fixed to the substrate 30 and restricting movement of the connector 20 in a direction away from the substrate 30. The fixing member has a main plate portion attached to the housing, and a restriction plate portion 47 formed integrally with the main plate portion. The restriction plate portion 47 protrudes from a side edge of the main plate portion along the side plate 113B. An insertion portion through which the connector 20 is inserted and an engagement receiving portion 61 are formed in the restriction plate portion 47. An engagement protrusion 62 engaged with the engagement receiving portion 61 is formed on the reinforcing member 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Electronic devices such as notebook personal computers (notebook PCs) are provided with a connector that can be connected to an external plug connector (external connector). The connector is mounted, for example, on a substrate (motherboard) provided within a housing. A connector hole is formed in a side plate of the housing. The connector can be connected to an external connector through the connector hole (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-36484 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When connecting or disconnecting an external connector to the connector, a large force is applied to the connector, which may result in a load being placed on the fixed portion of the connector to the board. Therefore, to prevent damage to the connector, the fixed portion between the connector and the board may be reinforced with a reinforcing member made of metal. The reinforcing member is fixed to the housing together with the board by, for example, screws or the like.

[0005] To obtain sufficient reinforcing effect, the reinforcing member needs to have high mechanical strength and thickness. This may affect the thickness of the electronic device and the manufacturing cost. Therefore, there is a demand for a connector with a simple structure that is less likely to break.

[0006] An object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a simple structure and a connector that is less likely to be damaged. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device comprising a housing having a cover plate and a side plate provided on a side edge of the cover plate, a board provided inside the housing, a connector mounted on the board and connectable to an external connector through a window formed in the side plate, a fixing member provided inside the housing, and a reinforcing member fixed to the board and restricting movement of the connector in a direction away from the board, wherein the fixing member has a main plate portion attached to the housing and a restricting plate portion formed integrally with the main plate portion and protruding along the side plate from the side edge of the main plate portion, the restricting plate portion having an insertion portion through which the connector is inserted and an engaging receiving portion formed in the restricting plate portion, and an engaging protrusion that engages with the engaging receiving portion formed in the reinforcing member.

[0008] In the electronic device, it is preferable that the regulating plate portion has a base and a pair of protrusions formed across the insertion portion, and the engagement receiving portion is formed on each of the pair of protrusions.

[0009] In the electronic device, it is preferable that the insertion portion is a recess that is open on a protruding direction side of the protruding portion.

[0010] In the electronic device, it is preferable that the engagement receiving portion is a slit-shaped recess along the protruding direction of the protruding portion, and the engagement protrusion is a plate-like shape along the protruding direction of the protruding portion.

[0011] It is preferable that a plurality of the connectors are provided, the plurality of connectors including a first connector provided adjacent to one side edge of the substrate and a second connector provided adjacent to the other side edge of the substrate, and the regulating plate portion regulates the movement of only one of the first connector and the second connector. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device having a simple structure and a connector that is less likely to be damaged. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is an exploded perspective view of a second housing of the electronic device according to the embodiment, as viewed from the rear side. FIG. [Diagram 3] 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a first fixing member of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a perspective view of a first fixing member, a substrate, and a first connector of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 5] 2 is a perspective view of a first fixing member, a substrate, a first connector, and a first reinforcing member of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a second fixing member of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a perspective view of a second fixing member, a substrate, and a second connector of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 4 is a perspective view of a second reinforcing member of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 9] 4 is a perspective view of a second fixing member, a substrate, a second connector, and a second reinforcing member of the electronic device according to the embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] [Electronic equipment] An electronic device according to an embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a second housing 102 of the electronic device 100 as viewed from the back side.

[0015] 1, electronic device 100 includes a first housing 101, a second housing 102 (housing), a plurality of connectors 10, 20, a substrate 30 (see FIG. 2), a fixed structure 40 (see FIG. 2), and a keyboard 107. Electronic device 100 is, for example, a notebook PC (PC: personal computer).

[0016] Ends of first housing 101 and second housing 102 are connected via hinge mechanism 110. First housing 101 is rotatable relative to second housing 102 about a rotation axis defined by hinge mechanism 110.

[0017] The first housing 101 is also called a display housing. The first housing 101 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. Of the ends of the first housing 101, the end where the hinge mechanism 110 is provided is called a first base end 101b. The end opposite to the first base end 101b is called a first open end 101a. The first housing 101 is equipped with a display 103. The display 103 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (EL: Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like.

[0018] The second housing 102 is also called a system housing. The second housing 102 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. Of the ends of the second housing 102, the end where the hinge mechanism 110 is provided is called a second base end 102b. The end opposite to the second base end 102b is called a second open end 102a.

[0019] In the second housing 102, the direction from the second base end 102b toward the second open end 102a is referred to as the "front." The direction opposite to the front is referred to as the "rear." The front and rear are collectively referred to as the "front-rear direction."

[0020] Regarding the second housing 102, the positional relationship of each component may be explained using an XYZ Cartesian coordinate system. The X direction is the front-to-back direction. The +X direction is the front. The -X direction is the rear. The Y direction is the left-to-right direction perpendicular to the X direction. The +Y direction is the right. The -Y direction is the left. The Z direction is the thickness direction of the second housing 102, and is a direction perpendicular to the X and Y directions. The Z direction is the up-down direction. The +Z direction is the upward direction. The -Z direction is the downward direction. The Z direction is the height direction. Viewing from the Z direction (up-down direction) is called planar view. A plane including the X and Y directions is the XY plane. A plane including the X and Z directions is the XZ plane. A plane including the Y and Z directions is the YZ plane.

[0021] The second housing 102 includes a first cover plate 111 (cover plate), a second cover plate 112 (cover plate), a pair of side plates 113, 113, a front plate 114, and a rear plate 115. The second housing 102 is a flat case body. The second housing 102 is made of, for example, plastic, metal, or the like.

[0022] The first cover plate 111 is aligned along the XY plane. The first cover plate 111 is rectangular in plan view. The second cover plate 112 is rectangular in plan view. The second cover plate 112 faces the first cover plate 111 at a distance from the first cover plate 111. When the second housing 102 is placed on a placement surface (such as the top surface of a desk), the second cover plate 112 faces the placement surface.

[0023] One of the pair of side plates 113 is a first side plate 113A. The first side plate 113A is formed from the -Y side edge of the first cover plate 111 to the -Y side edge of the second cover plate 112. The first side plate 113A is formed along the XZ plane. The other of the pair of side plates 113 is a second side plate 113B. The second side plate 113B is formed from the +Y side edge of the first cover plate 111 to the +Y side edge of the second cover plate 112. The second side plate 113B is formed along the XZ plane.

[0024] The front plate 114 is formed from the front end of the first cover plate 111 to the front end of the second cover plate 112. The rear plate 115 is formed from the rear end of the first cover plate 111 to the rear end of the second cover plate 112.

[0025] The keyboard 107 (fixed component) includes a support plate 121 (see FIG. 2) and a plurality of key tops 122. The keyboard 107 is mounted on the second housing 102. The support plate 121 is placed on the back surface (the surface on the -Z side) of the first cover plate 111 (see FIG. 2).

[0026] The key tops 122 are exposed on the surface (front surface) (+Z side surface) of the first cover plate 111. The second housing 102 is equipped with a touch pad 108. The keyboard 107 and the touch pad 108 are examples of input devices.

[0027] (Internal structure of the second housing) The internal structure of second housing 102 will be described. 2, the fixed structure 40 supports the keyboard 107 from the rear surface side. The fixed structure 40 fixes the keyboard 107 to the second housing 102, for example. The fixed structure 40 is provided inside the second housing 102.

[0028] The fixed structure 40 includes a receiving plate 41, a first fixed member 42, and a second fixed member 43. The receiving plate 41 is formed in a rectangular shape. For example, the receiving plate 41 has a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is along the Y direction. The receiving plate 41 is formed of, for example, metal, plastic, or the like.

[0029] The receiving plate 41 is placed on the rear surface (the surface on the -Z side) of the keyboard 107. The receiving plate 41 is aligned along the XY plane. The receiving plate 41 is fixed to the first cover plate 111 by, for example, a fixing protrusion protruding from the first cover plate 111.

[0030] The first fixing member 42 (fixing member) includes a first main plate portion 44 (main plate portion) and a first restricting plate portion 45 (restricting plate portion). The first main plate portion 44 is in the form of a long plate extending in the X direction. The first main plate portion 44 is along the XY plane. The first main plate portion 44 is fixed to a portion including one side edge (side edge on the -Y side) of the receiving plate 41. The first main plate portion 44 is formed of, for example, metal, plastic, or the like.

[0031] The second fixing member 43 (fixing member) includes a second main plate portion 46 (main plate portion) and a second restricting plate portion 47 (restricting plate portion). The second main plate portion 46 is in the form of a long plate extending in the X direction. The second main plate portion 46 is along the XY plane. The second main plate portion 46 is fixed to a portion including the other side edge (the side edge on the +Y side) of the receiving plate 41. The second main plate portion 46 is formed of, for example, metal, plastic, or the like.

[0032] The first main plate portion 44 and the second main plate portion 46 are attached to the first cover plate 111, for example, by fixing protrusions protruding from the first cover plate 111. The structure for attaching the first main plate portion 44 and the second main plate portion 46 to the first cover plate 111 is not particularly limited. The first main plate portion 44 and the second main plate portion 46 may be attached to the first cover plate 111 by screws or the like.

[0033] The substrate 30 is, for example, a motherboard. The substrate 30 is formed in a rectangular shape. For example, the substrate 30 has a rectangular shape with its longitudinal direction aligned with the Y direction. The substrate 30 is made of, for example, an insulator such as glass epoxy. The substrate 30 is placed on the back surface (-Z side surface) of the fixed structure 40. The substrate 30 is aligned along the XY plane.

[0034] The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are mounted on the back surface (-Z side surface) of the substrate 30. The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are joined to the substrate 30 by soldering or the like. The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are examples of connectors.

[0035] The first connector 10 is provided adjacent to the rear of one side edge (the edge on the -Y side) of the substrate 30. The second connector 20 is provided adjacent to the front of the other side edge (the edge on the +Y side) of the substrate 30.

[0036] The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (Type A, Type B, Type C), HDMI (registered trademark, High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors, miniUSB connectors, microUSB connectors, etc. The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are, for example, female connectors.

[0037] The first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connectable to, for example, an external plug connector (external connector). The first connector 10 is connected to an external connector inserted in the +Y direction. The first connector 10 is disconnected by removing the external connector in the -Y direction. The second connector 20 is connected to an external connector inserted in the -Y direction. The second connector 20 is disconnected by removing the external connector in the +Y direction.

[0038] The cross-sectional shape (cross-sectional shape along the XZ plane) of the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 is, for example, an elliptical shape with the longitudinal direction along the X direction. The cross-sectional shapes of the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are not particularly limited. The cross-sectional shapes of the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 may be rectangular.

[0039] (Structure around the first connector 10) The first restricting plate portion 45 is formed at the rear of the -Y side edge of the first main plate portion 44. The first restricting plate portion 45 protrudes from the -Y side edge of the first main plate portion 44 to the -Z side.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the first fixing member 42. As shown in FIG. 3, the first restricting plate portion 45 protrudes in a direction intersecting the first main plate portion 44, for example, in a direction perpendicular to the first main plate portion 44. The first restricting plate portion 45 is formed along the XZ plane, for example. The first restricting plate portion 45 is formed along the first side plate 113A.

[0041] The first restricting plate portion 45 is formed integrally with the first main plate portion 44. For example, the first main plate portion 44 and the first restricting plate portion 45 can be formed by bending a metal plate.

[0042] The first restricting plate portion 45 overlaps with the first side plate 113A when viewed from the Y direction. The first restricting plate portion 45 faces the inner surface of the first side plate 113A. The first restricting plate portion 45 may be in contact with the inner surface of the first side plate 113A, or may not be in contact with the inner surface of the first side plate 113A.

[0043] The first restricting plate portion 45 includes a main body portion 48 and a pair of locking portions 49. The main body portion 48 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. For example, the main body portion 48 has a rectangular shape with its longitudinal direction aligned with the X direction.

[0044] An insertion hole 50 is formed in the main body 48. The insertion hole 50 is formed penetrating the main body 48 from one surface to the other surface. The insertion hole 50 penetrates the main body 48 in the thickness direction. The insertion hole 50 has, for example, an elliptical shape with the longitudinal direction along the X direction. The elliptical shape is formed, for example, by two straight lines facing each other, a first curved line connecting one ends of the two straight lines, and a second curved line connecting the other ends of the two straight lines.

[0045] The inner diameter of the insertion hole 50 in the Z direction is, for example, approximately the same as the outer diameter in the Z direction of the tip portion of the first connector 10, or slightly larger than the outer diameter in the Z direction of the tip portion of the first connector 10. The inner diameter of the insertion hole 50 in the X direction is, for example, approximately the same as the outer diameter in the X direction of the tip portion of the first connector 10, or slightly larger than the outer diameter in the X direction of the tip portion of the first connector 10. This enables the insertion hole 50 to restrict movement of the first connector 10 in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction (Y direction) of the first connector 10 (i.e., a direction along the XZ plane).

[0046] One of the pair of locking portions 49 is a protrusion (convex portion) that protrudes forward from the front end of the main body portion 48. The other of the pair of locking portions 49 is a protrusion (convex portion) that protrudes rearward from the rear end of the main body portion 48. The locking portion 49 is, for example, rectangular in shape.

[0047] A first window 116 (window, opening) is formed in the first side plate 113A at a position corresponding to the first connector 10. The first window 116 penetrates the first side plate 113A in the thickness direction. The first window 116 has, for example, an elliptical shape with its longitudinal direction aligned with the X direction.

[0048] The shape of the first window portion 116 is, for example, the same as the shape of the insertion hole 50. The size of the first window portion 116 is, for example, the same as the size of the insertion hole 50. At least a portion of the first window portion 116 overlaps with the insertion hole 50 when viewed from the Y direction. It is preferable that the entirety of the first window portion 116 overlaps with the insertion hole 50 when viewed from the Y direction. The first connector 10 or an external connector is inserted into the first window portion 116.

[0049] A pair of support walls 131 are formed on the inner surface of the first side plate 113A. The support walls 131 protrude from the inner surface of the first side plate 113A to the +Y side. The support walls 131 are wall-shaped along the YZ plane. One of the pair of support walls 131 is formed in a position forward of the first window portion 116. The other of the pair of support walls 131 is formed in a position rearward of the first window portion 116.

[0050] The support wall 131 is formed with a locked portion 132 which is a recess into which the locking portion 49 of the first restricting plate portion 45 locks. The locked portion 132 is, for example, a recess that is concave from the edge on the -Z side of the support wall 131 toward the +Z side. The locked portion 132 is a recess formed between a part of the support wall 131 and the first side plate 113A, and is therefore a recess formed in the first side plate 113A.

[0051] The locking portion 49 enters and locks into the locked portion 132, thereby restricting the movement of the first restricting plate portion 45. For example, the movement of the locking portion 49 in the +Y side and the +Z side is restricted by the support wall 131. This makes it possible to suppress the positional deviation of the first restricting plate portion 45. This enhances the effect of restricting the movement of the first connector 10 by the first restricting plate portion 45.

[0052] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first fixing member 42, the substrate 30, and the first connector 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the first connector 10 is inserted into the insertion hole 50 of the first restricting plate portion 45. This allows the first restricting plate portion 45 to restrict movement of the first connector 10 in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction (Y direction) of the first connector 10. For example, the first restricting plate portion 45 restricts movement of the first connector 10 in the Z direction, X direction, etc.

[0053] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the first fixing member 42, the substrate 30, the first connector 10 and the first reinforcing member 31. FIG. 5, the first reinforcing member 31 (reinforcing member) includes a cover plate portion 31A, a pair of side plate portions 31B, and a pair of mounting plate portions 31C. The first reinforcing member 31 is formed of, for example, metal, plastic, or the like.

[0054] The cover plate portion 31A is rectangular. The cover plate portion 31A is placed on the -Z side surface of the first connector 10. The side plate portion 31B is rectangular. The pair of side plate portions 31B protrude from the front end and rear end of the cover plate portion 31A toward the +Z side. The pair of mounting plate portions 31C protrude from the +Z side ends of the side plate portion 31B toward the -X side and +X side, respectively. The mounting plate portion 31C is placed on the -Z side surface of the board 30. The mounting plate portion 31C is fixed to the board 30 by screws or the like. The first reinforcing member 31 restricts the movement of the first connector 10 in the direction away from the board 30 (the -Z direction) by the cover plate portion 31A.

[0055] In electronic device 100, first restriction plate portion 45 is provided only on one side edge (the side edge on the -Y side) of fixed structure 40. Therefore, first restriction plate portion 45 restricts movement of only first connector 10 out of first connector 10 and second connector 20.

[0056] (Structure around the second connector 20) 2, the second restricting plate portion 47 is formed at the front portion of the side edge on the +Y side of the second main plate portion 46. The second restricting plate portion 47 protrudes from the side edge on the +Y side of the second main plate portion 46 to the -Z side.

[0057] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of the second fixing member 43. As shown in FIG. 6, the second restricting plate portion 47 protrudes in a direction intersecting the second main plate portion 46, for example, in a direction perpendicular to the second main plate portion 46. The second restricting plate portion 47 is formed, for example, along the XZ plane. The second restricting plate portion 47 is formed along the second side plate 113B.

[0058] The second restricting plate portion 47 is formed integrally with the second main plate portion 46. For example, the second main plate portion 46 and the second restricting plate portion 47 can be formed by bending a metal plate.

[0059] The second restricting plate portion 47 overlaps with the second side plate 113B when viewed from the Y direction. The second restricting plate portion 47 faces the inner surface of the second side plate 113B. The second restricting plate portion 47 may be in contact with the inner surface of the second side plate 113B or may not be in contact with the inner surface of the second side plate 113B.

[0060] The second restricting plate portion 47 includes a base portion 58 and a pair of protrusions 59. The base portion 58 is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The base portion 58 has, for example, a rectangular shape with its longitudinal direction aligned with the X direction.

[0061] The pair of protruding portions 59 are formed to protrude from an edge 58a on the -Z side of the base portion 58 toward the -Z side. The protruding portions 59 are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The pair of protruding portions 59 are formed at an interval in the X direction. An insertion portion 60 is formed between the pair of protruding portions 59. The protruding portions 59 protrude from the base portion 58 with the insertion portion 60 spaced apart.

[0062] The insertion portion 60 is a rectangular recess formed by the -Z side edge 58a of the base 58 and the inner edges 59a of the pair of protrusions 59. The -Z side edge 58a of the base 58 is aligned along the X direction. The inner edges 59a of the protrusions 59 are aligned along the Z direction. The insertion portion 60 is a recess formed in a concave shape toward the +Z side on the -Z side edge of the second restricting plate portion 47. In other words, the insertion portion 60 is a recess that is open on the -Z side (the protruding direction side of the protrusions 59).

[0063] The height (dimension in the Z direction) of the protrusions 59 is determined so as to restrict movement of the second connector 20 in the direction along the X direction. The dimension in the X direction of the insertion portion 60 (the distance between the pair of protrusions 59) is, for example, approximately the same as the outer diameter in the X direction of the tip portion of the second connector 20, or slightly larger than the outer diameter in the X direction of the tip portion of the second connector 20. This allows the insertion portion 60 to restrict movement of the second connector 20 in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction (Y direction) of the second connector 20 (i.e., a direction along the XZ plane).

[0064] An engagement receiving portion 61 is formed on the protruding portion 59. The engagement receiving portion 61 is a recess formed on the -Y side surface of the protruding portion 59. For example, the engagement receiving portion 61 is a hole portion penetrating the protruding portion 59 in the thickness direction. The engagement receiving portion 61 is, for example, in the form of a slit whose longitudinal direction is along the Z direction (the protruding direction of the protruding portion 59). The engagement receiving portion 61 may be a recess that does not penetrating the protruding portion 59 in the thickness direction.

[0065] A second window 126 (window, opening) is formed in the second side plate 113B at a position corresponding to the second connector 20. The second window 126 penetrates the second side plate 113B in the thickness direction. The second window 126 has, for example, an elliptical shape whose longitudinal direction is along the X direction. At least a portion of the second window 126 overlaps with the insertion portion 60 when viewed from the Y direction. The second connector 20 or an external connector is inserted into the second window 126.

[0066] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second fixing member 43, the substrate 30, and the second connector 20. As shown in FIG. 7, the second connector 20 is inserted into the insertion portion 60 (see FIG. 6) of the second restricting plate portion 47. This allows the second restricting plate portion 47 to restrict movement of the second connector 20 in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction (Y direction) of the second connector 20. For example, the second restricting plate portion 47 restricts movement of the second connector 20 on the +Z side, movement in the X direction, etc.

[0067] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the second reinforcing member 32. As shown in Fig. 8, the second reinforcing member 32 (reinforcing member) includes a cover plate portion 32A, a pair of side plate portions 32B, and a pair of mounting plate portions 32C. The second reinforcing member 32 is formed of, for example, metal, plastic, or the like.

[0068] The cover plate portion 32A is rectangular. The side plate portion 32B is rectangular. The pair of side plate portions 32B protrude from the front end and rear end of the cover plate portion 32A to the +Z side. The pair of mounting plate portions 32C protrude from the +Z side ends of the side plate portions 32B to the -X side and +X side, respectively.

[0069] An engagement protrusion 62 (engagement portion) is formed on each of the +Y side edges of the pair of side plate portions 32B. The engagement protrusion 62 is formed to protrude from the +Y side edge of the side plate portion 32B to the +Y side. The engagement protrusion 62 is in the shape of a plate extending along the Z direction. The engagement protrusion 62 is, for example, in the shape of a rectangular plate extending along the XZ plane. The engagement protrusion 62 can be inserted into the engagement receiving portion 61 of the protrusion 59.

[0070] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the second fixing member 43, the substrate 30, the second connector 20 and the second reinforcing member 32. FIG. 9, the cover plate portion 32A is placed on the -Z side surface of the second connector 20. The mounting plate portion 32C is placed on the -Z side surface of the board 30. The mounting plate portion 32C is fixed to the board 30 by screws or the like. The second reinforcing member 32 restricts movement of the second connector 20 in a direction away from the board 30 by the cover plate portion 32A.

[0071] The engaging projection 62 is inserted into the engaging receiving portion 61 of the protruding portion 59. This makes it possible to position the second reinforcing member 32 with respect to the second restricting plate portion 47. This enhances the effect of restricting the movement of the second connector 20 by the second restricting plate portion 47.

[0072] The second restricting plate portion 47 is provided only on the other side edge (the side edge on the +Y side) of the fixed structure 40. Therefore, the second restricting plate portion 47 restricts the movement of only the second connector 20 out of the first connector 10 and the second connector 20.

[0073] [How to assemble electronic devices] An example of a method for assembling the fixed structure 40 and the substrate 30 to the second housing 102 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 107 is attached to the first cover plate 111 of the second housing 102. The fixed structure 40 is placed on the back surface (the surface on the -Z side) of the keyboard 107. The support plate 41 and the main plate portions 44, 46 are attached to the first cover plate 111 by means of fixing protrusions or the like. In this way, the fixed structure 40 fixes the keyboard 107 to the first cover plate 111.

[0074] The substrate 30 is tilted in the -Y direction so as to approach the fixed structure 40. The first connector 10 is inserted into the insertion hole 50 of the first restricting plate portion 45 (see FIG. 4). The position of the substrate 30 is changed so that the inclination of the substrate 30 becomes smaller, with the insertion point of the first connector 10 relative to the insertion hole 50 as a fulcrum. As a result, the second connector 20 approaches the second restricting plate portion 47 and enters the insertion portion 60 (see FIG. 7).

[0075] Next, the first reinforcing member 31 is attached to the substrate 30 (see FIG. 5). The second reinforcing member 32 is attached to the substrate 30 (see FIG. 9). By using such a method, the fixed structure 40 and the substrate 30 can be attached to the second housing 102.

[0076] [Effects of the Electronic Device of the Embodiment] In electronic device 100 of this embodiment, second reinforcing member 32 is provided on substrate 30 (see FIG. 9). Second restricting plate portion 47 has engagement receiving portion 61 formed thereon. Second reinforcing member 32 has engagement protrusion 62 formed thereon to engage with engagement receiving portion 61. Since second reinforcing member 32 is engaged with second restricting plate portion 47 and restricted in movement, even if force is applied to second connector 20 by an external connector, second connector 20 is unlikely to be displaced in a direction away from substrate 30. Therefore, second connector 20 is unlikely to be damaged.

[0077] In the electronic device 100, since the second fixing member 43 has the second restricting plate portion 47, the second fixing member 43 for fixing the keyboard 107 can be given the function of restricting the movement of the second connector 20. Therefore, the structure is simpler than when a dedicated part is newly provided for restricting the movement of the second connector 20. Therefore, it is possible to achieve space saving, weight reduction, and cost reduction.

[0078] The second restricting plate portion 47 has two protruding portions 59 formed thereon, separated by an insertion portion 60. An engagement receiving portion 61 is formed on each of the two protruding portions 59. Therefore, the second reinforcing member 32 engages with the second restricting plate portion 47 at two locations, one in front of the other in front of the insertion portion 60. Therefore, even if a force is applied to the second connector 20 by an external connector, the second connector 20 is less likely to be displaced.

[0079] Since the insertion portion 60 formed in the second restricting plate portion 47 is a recess that is open on the -Z side, the second connector 20 can be inserted into the insertion portion 60 by changing the attitude of the board 30 with the insertion point of the first connector 10 as a fulcrum. This makes it easy to place the second connector 20 in the insertion portion 60. This makes it easy to assemble the electronic device 100.

[0080] The engaging projection 62 has a plate shape along the Z direction, and therefore has high strength against forces in the Z direction. Since the second reinforcing member 32 engages with the second restricting plate portion 47 and is restricted in movement, even if a force in the Z direction is applied to the second reinforcing member 32, the second connector 20 is unlikely to be displaced in a direction away from the board 30. Therefore, the second connector 20 is unlikely to be damaged.

[0081] In the electronic device 100, the second restricting plate portion 47 restricts movement of only the second connector 20 out of the connectors 10, 20 provided adjacent to both side edges of the board 30. Therefore, regardless of the peripheral structure of the first connector 10, the second connector 20 can be easily disposed in the insertion portion 60. This facilitates the process of assembling the board 30 to the second housing 102.

[0082] The electronic device 100 includes a first fixing member 42 in the second housing 102 (see FIG. 3). The first fixing member 42 has a first restricting plate portion 45 in which an insertion hole 50 is formed. The insertion hole 50 restricts movement of the first connector 10 in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction (Y direction). Therefore, even if a force is applied to the first connector 10 by an external connector, it is possible to suppress displacement of the first connector 10 relative to the board 30. Therefore, damage to the first connector 10 is unlikely to occur.

[0083] The first restricting plate portion 45 has high mechanical strength because it is formed integrally with the first main plate portion 44. Therefore, the effect of restricting the movement of the first connector 10 by the first restricting plate portion 45 can be enhanced.

[0084] In the electronic device 100, since the first fixing member 42 has the first restricting plate portion 45, the first fixing member 42 for fixing the keyboard 107 can be given the function of restricting the movement of the first connector 10. Therefore, the structure is simpler than when a dedicated part is newly provided for restricting the movement of the first connector 10. Therefore, it is possible to achieve space saving, weight reduction, and cost reduction.

[0085] In electronic device 100, first side plate 113A is formed with locked portion 132. First restricting plate 45 is formed with locking portion 49. Locking portion 49 locks with locked portion 132. This makes it possible to suppress displacement of first restricting plate 45. This enhances the effect of first restricting plate 45 in restricting movement of first connector 10.

[0086] In electronic device 100, first reinforcing member 31 is provided on substrate 30 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, even if force is applied to first connector 10, it is possible to restrict displacement of first connector 10 in a direction away from substrate 30. Therefore, first connector 10 is less likely to be damaged.

[0087] In the electronic device 100, the first restricting plate portion 45 restricts movement of only the first connector 10 out of the connectors 10, 20 provided adjacent to both side edges of the board 30. Therefore, the first connector 10 can be easily inserted into the insertion hole 50. Therefore, the process of assembling the board 30 to the second housing 102 is easier than when the first restricting plate portion 45 is provided for both the connectors 10, 20.

[0088] The specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and includes designs and the like within the scope of the gist of the present invention. The configurations described in the above-mentioned embodiment can be combined in any combination.

[0089] 3, in the electronic device 100, the main body 48 of the first restricting plate 45 has a ring-shaped structure having an insertion hole 50, but the main body may be partially cut off. In other words, the main body is not limited to being ring-shaped, and may be C-shaped.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 3, in electronic device 100, interlocked portion 132 is a recess. Interlocking portion 49 is a protrusion (convex portion) that interlocks with interlocked portion 132. However, the structures of the interlocked portion and the interlocking portion are not particularly limited. For example, the interlocked portion may be a convex portion, and the interlocking portion may be a concave portion that interlocks with the interlocked portion. In other words, it is sufficient that one of the interlocked portion and the interlocking portion is a concave portion and the other is a convex portion.

[0091] In electronic device 100, first main plate portion 44 and second main plate portion 46 are attached to first cover plate 111, but the first main plate portion and second main plate portion may also be attached to second cover plate 112.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 9, in the electronic device 100, the engagement receiving portion 61 formed on the second restricting plate portion 47 is a hole portion (recess). The engagement protrusion 62 (engagement portion) formed on the second reinforcing member 32 is a convex portion. However, the structures of the engagement receiving portion and the engagement portion are not particularly limited. For example, the engagement receiving portion may be a convex portion, and the engagement portion may be a concave portion that engages with the engagement receiving portion. In other words, it is sufficient that one of the engagement receiving portion and the engagement portion is a concave portion and the other is a convex portion.

[0093] 2, in electronic device 100, fixing structure 40 fixes keyboard 107, but the object (fixed part) to which the fixing structure is fixed is not limited to keyboard 107. The fixed part to which the fixing structure is fixed may be a battery or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 10...first connector, 20...second connector (connector), 30...board, 32...second reinforcing member (reinforcing member), 43...second fixing member (fixing member), 46...second main plate portion (main plate portion), 47...second regulating plate portion (regulating plate portion), 58...base, 59...projecting portion, 60...insertion portion, 61...engagement receiving portion, 62...engagement protrusion, 100...electronic device, 102...second housing (housing), 111...first cover plate (cover plate), 113B...second side plate (side plate), 126...second window portion (window portion)

Claims

1. a housing having a cover plate and a side plate provided on a side edge of the cover plate; A substrate provided inside the housing; a connector mounted on the substrate and connectable to an external connector through a window formed in the side plate; A fixing member provided inside the housing; a reinforcing member fixed to the board and configured to restrict movement of the connector in a direction away from the board; Equipped with The fixing member is A main plate portion attached to the housing; a restricting plate portion formed integrally with the main plate portion and protruding from a side edge of the main plate portion along the side plate, The restricting plate portion is formed with an insertion portion through which the connector is inserted and an engagement receiving portion, The reinforcing member is formed with an engagement protrusion that engages with the engagement receiving portion. electronic equipment.

2. The regulating plate portion has a base portion and a pair of protruding portions formed across the insertion portion, The engagement receiving portions are formed on the pair of protruding portions, 2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

3. The insertion portion is a recess that is open on a protruding direction side of the protruding portion.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2.

4. The engagement receiving portion is a slit-shaped recess along a protruding direction of the protruding portion, The engagement protrusion is a plate-like member extending along a protruding direction of the protruding portion.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2.

5. A plurality of the connectors are provided, the plurality of connectors include a first connector provided adjacent to one side edge of the substrate and a second connector provided adjacent to the other side edge of the substrate; The regulating plate portion regulates the movement of only one of the first connector and the second connector.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

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