Fixed structure of electronic machinery

Abstract

The present invention provides an electronic device fixing structure that prevents connection failures between the device and electronic equipment while suppressing deterioration of tool operability. [Solution] An electronic device fixing structure in one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a support component for supporting an electronic device, a device-side connector which is a connector provided on the electronic device, wherein the device-side connector is inserted into and removed from the support component in a horizontal direction relative to the mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed, a female screw provided on the support component, a male screw which engages with the female screw and is movable in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface, and a pressing component which is attached to the support component via a component having a rotating shaft, and which rotates around the rotating shaft when pressed down by the tip of the male screw, thereby pressing the electronic device in the insertion direction of the device-side connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an electronic device fixing structure.

Background Art

[0002] When connecting an electronic device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive) to a computer device, a structure for fixing the electronic device with a fixture is provided to stabilize the connection between terminals.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an external hard disk device for fixing an HDD in a housing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, when performing the operation of fixing an electronic device to a device housing, depending on the relationship between the dimensions of the tool and the device housing and the position of the component to be worked on, the operability of the tool may deteriorate, such as the device housing becoming an obstacle and making it difficult to insert the tool. Therefore, with the structure disclosed in Patent Document 1, it may be difficult to fix an electronic device to a device housing with a tool.

[0006] One of the objects of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device fixing structure that suppresses deterioration of tool operability while preventing connection failure between the device and the electronic device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] An electronic device fixing structure in one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a support component for supporting an electronic device, a device-side connector which is a connector provided on the electronic device, wherein the device-side connector is inserted into and removed from the support component in a horizontal direction relative to the mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed, a female screw provided on the support component, a male screw which engages with the female screw and is movable in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface, and a pressing component which is attached to the support component via a component having a rotating shaft, and which rotates around the rotating shaft when pressed down by the tip of the male screw, thereby pressing the electronic device in the insertion direction of the device-side connector. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device fixing structure that prevents connection failures between the device and the electronic device while suppressing deterioration of the operability of the tool. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a first perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a first plan view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a second perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic device related to this disclosure. [Figure 5] This is a third perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 6] This is a second plan view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a first cross-sectional view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 8] This is a second cross-sectional view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure related to this disclosure. [Figure 9] This is a plan view showing an example of a pressing component related to this disclosure. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing an example of a pressing component related to this disclosure. [Figure 11] It is a first perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure and a device housing according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] It is a second perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure and a device housing according to the present disclosure. [Figure 13] It is a fourth perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure according to the present disclosure. [Figure 14] It is a fifth perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure according to the present disclosure. [Figure 15] It is a sixth perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure according to the present disclosure. [Figure 16] It is a third perspective view showing an example of an electronic device fixing structure and a device housing according to the present disclosure.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings and the embodiments described in the specification, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and detailed descriptions will not be repeated.

[0011] (First Embodiment) Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0012] The electronic device fixing structure 10 in the present disclosure will be described. The electronic device fixing structure 10 is a structure for fixing an electronic device when connecting the electronic device to a computer device. The electronic device fixing structure 10 assists the connection between the terminals by pressing the electronic device in the direction in which the terminal of the device and the terminal of the electronic device are fitted. Further, the operation on the electronic device fixing structure 10 is performed from a direction different from the direction in which the electronic device fixing structure 10 presses the electronic device.

[0013] (Configuration Example) The electronic device fixing structure 10 includes a support component 20, a device-side connector 30, a female screw 40, a male screw 50, and a pressing component 60. The support component 20 supports the electronic device 100. The device-side connector 30 is fitted to the connector included in the electronic device 100. The female screw 40 is attached to the support component 20. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the electronic device fixing structure 10 with the electronic device 100 placed thereon. The male screw 50 engages with the female screw 40. The pressing component 60 presses the electronic device 100 in the connector insertion direction.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic device fixing structure 10 in a state where the electronic device 100 is not placed thereon. Further, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the electronic device fixing structure 10 in a state where the electronic device 100 is not placed thereon. More specifically, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the electronic device fixing structure 10 in a state where the electronic device 100 is not placed thereon, as viewed from the positive direction of the Z-axis in FIG. 1.

[0015] The support component 20 is a component that supports the electronic device 100, which is the object to be fixed by the electronic device fixing structure 10. The support component 20 includes a placement surface 21, which is the surface on which the electronic device 100 is placed. Incidentally, the support component 2 may be integrally formed with the device housing 1000 as a part of the device.

[0016] The device-side connector 30 is a connector for connecting the device and the electronic device 100. The device-side connector 30 is provided to mate with the device-side connector 110, which is a connector provided on the electronic device 100. For example, the device-side connector 30 is provided so that the device-side connector 110 can be inserted into and removed from the mounting surface 21 in a horizontal direction. Here, the direction in which the device-side connector 110 is inserted into the device-side connector 30 is the direction in which the electronic device 100 approaches the device-side connector in order to make a connection. Hereinafter, the direction in which the device-side connector 110 is inserted into the device-side connector 30 will be referred to as the connector insertion direction. In one example, in Figure 1, the positive direction of the Y-axis is the connector insertion direction. Also, the direction in which the device-side connector 110 is inserted into and removed from the device-side connector 30 will be referred to as the connector insertion / removal direction. In one example, in Figure 1, the positive and negative directions of the Y-axis are the connector insertion / removal directions.

[0017] For example, the device-side connector 30 is provided on the mounting surface 21. Alternatively, the device-side connector 30 may be provided on the device housing 1000. In one example, the device-side connector 30 is provided on the wall surface of the device housing 1000 surrounding the support component 20.

[0018] The support component 20 may also be provided with a guide structure that restricts the movement of the electronic device 100 in directions other than the connector insertion / removal direction. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic device fixing structure 10 when the electronic device 100 is not mounted on it. In one example, as shown in Figure 3, the end of the support component 20 is bent along the insertion / removal direction of the electronic device 100 to provide the guide structure 23. In another example, a pair of guide rails are attached to the mounting surface 21 to provide the guide structure 23. The spacing between the guide structures 23 and the installation angle of the guide structures 23 relative to the mounting surface 21 are set appropriately according to the dimensions of the electronic device 100, etc. With this configuration, the horizontal movement of the electronic device 100 relative to the mounting surface 21 can be restricted.

[0019] Furthermore, the guide structure 23 may be provided with a structure that restricts the movement of the electronic device 100 in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 21. In one example, as shown in Figure 3, the vertical movement restricting structure 24 is provided by bending at least a part of the guide structure 23. The installation angle of the vertical movement restricting structure 24 relative to the guide structure 23 is set appropriately according to the dimensions of the electronic device 100, etc. Also, the vertical movement restricting structure 24 may be a different component from the guide structure 23. In one example, a plate-shaped component facing the mounting surface may be attached to the guide structure 23 as the vertical movement restricting structure 24.

[0020] The female thread 40 is a female thread attached to the support component 20. The female thread 40 has a through hole as a threaded hole. The threaded hole of the female thread 40 is provided so that when the female thread 40 and the male thread 50 engage, the male thread 50 moves perpendicular to the mounting surface 21. That is, when the female thread 40 and the male thread 50 engage, the male thread 50 is operated from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 21. In one example, the operation of the male thread 50 is performed from the positive direction of the Z axis in Figure 1. When the female thread 40 and the male thread 50 engage, the male thread 50 moves in the negative direction of the Z axis.

[0021] For example, the female screw 40 is embedded and installed in a through hole provided in the support component 20 that penetrates from the mounting surface 21 to the back surface of the mounting surface 21. That is, the screw hole of the female screw 40 is a screw hole that penetrates from the mounting surface 21 to the back surface of the mounting surface 21. The female screw 40 may not be embedded in the through hole of the support component 20, but may be installed on the upper or lower part of the through hole of the support component 20. The position in which the female screw 40 is installed is determined appropriately according to the dimensions of the electronic device 100 and the position in which the electronic device 100 is placed on the mounting surface 21.

[0022] Furthermore, the female threads 40 may be provided at multiple locations on the support component 20. This configuration allows for the fixing of different types of electronic equipment with varying dimensions and fixing locations. For example, it allows for the fixing of multiple models of electronic equipment with different dimensions and fixing locations.

[0023] Here, the electronic device 100 will be described. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 comprises at least a device-side connector 110, which is a connector that mates with the device-side connector 30, and a pressed component 120 that is pressed by the pressing component 60, which will be described later. In Figure 4, the electronic device 100 has a jacket 130 attached to it, and the pressed component 120 is formed integrally with the jacket 130. Also, a male screw 50 is provided on the jacket 130.

[0024] The pressed component 120 is a component that is pressed by the pressing component 60. The pressed component 120 is located on the side of the electronic device 100 opposite to the side on which the device-side connector 110 is located. For example, the pressed component 120 is a plate-shaped component. In one example, in Figure 4, the pressed component 120 is a plate-shaped component formed integrally with the jacket 130. Alternatively, one side of the electronic device 100 may be configured to be directly pressed by the pressing component 60, so that side functions as the pressed component 120.

[0025] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 with the electronic equipment 100 fixed in place. Figure 6 is a plan view showing an example of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 with the electronic equipment 100 fixed in place. More specifically, Figure 6 is a plan view showing an example of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 with the electronic equipment 100 fixed in place, viewed from the positive Z-axis direction.

[0026] The male screw 50 is a male screw that engages with the female screw 40. As shown in Figure 5, the male screw 50 moves perpendicular to the mounting surface 21 to engage with the female screw 40. The length of the male screw 50 below the head is at least longer than the length of the threaded hole in the female screw 40. That is, the dimensions of the male screw 50 are such that when the male screw 50 and the female screw 40 engage, the tip of the screw protrudes from the threaded hole in the female screw 40.

[0027] Furthermore, when the female screw 40 is attached to the upper or lower part of the through hole of the support component 20, the length of the male screw 50 under the head is longer than the sum of the length of the screw hole in the female screw 40 and the length of the through hole in the support component 20. Also, when the female screw 40 is embedded in the through hole of the support component 20, and the length of the screw hole in the female screw 40 is shorter than the length of the through hole in the support component 20, the length of the male screw 50 under the head is longer than the length of the through hole in the support component 20. In other words, when the male screw 50 and the female screw 40 engage, the male screw 50 is sized such that the tip of the screw protrudes from the back surface of the mounting surface 21, regardless of the positional relationship and dimensions of the female screw 40 and the through hole in the support component 20.

[0028] The male screw 50 may be provided on the electronic device 100, as shown in Figure 4. In this example, the male screw 50 is a cellcrest fastener.

[0029] In this case, the male screw 50 is provided so that the electronic device 100, which is pressed by the pressing component 60, can move in the connector insertion direction. For example, the male screw 50 is provided with floating. The width of the floating portion of the male screw 50 is set appropriately according to the dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of each component of the electronic device fixing structure 10 and the electronic device 100.

[0030] Furthermore, if the electronic device 100 overlaps with the screw hole of the female screw 40 when it is placed in a predetermined position on the electronic device fixing structure 10, the electronic device 100 is provided with a through hole for the male screw 50 to pass through. For example, the through hole of the electronic device 100 is provided such that, at least when the electronic device 100 is placed in a predetermined position on the mounting surface 21, the electronic device 100 does not cover the screw hole of the female screw 40. In one example, the through hole of the electronic device 100 is provided in a position that overlaps with the screw hole of the female screw 40 when the electronic device 100 is placed in a predetermined position on the mounting surface 21. In the above case, the dimensions of the through hole of the electronic device 100 are such that, when the through hole of the electronic device 100 overlaps with the screw hole of the female screw 40, it can enclose the entire screw hole of the female screw 40.

[0031] Furthermore, the through-hole in the electronic device 100 is provided so that the electronic device 100, pressed by the pressing component 60, can move in the connector insertion direction. For example, the diameter of the through-hole in the electronic device 100 is provided to be wider than the diameter of the underside of the male screw. The diameter of the through-hole in the electronic device 100 is set appropriately according to the dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of the electronic device fixing structure 10 and each component of the electronic device 100.

[0032] The through-hole in the electronic device 100 may also be provided in a component attached to the electronic device 100. For example, instead of the through-hole in the main body of the electronic device 100, the through-hole may be provided in the jacket 130 attached to the electronic device 100.

[0033] The pressing component 60 is a component that presses the electronic device 100 in the connector insertion direction. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of section AA' in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 7, the pressing component 60 is attached to the back surface of the mounting surface 21 of the support component 20 via the rotating component 70. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of section BB' in Figure 6. As shown in Figure 8, the pressing component 60 rotates by being pressed down by the screw tip of the male screw 50 which is engaged with the female screw 40, thereby pressing the electronic device 100 in the connector insertion direction.

[0034] Figure 9 shows the structure of the pressing component 60. The pressing component 60 is a component comprising an arm component, a pivot component, and a contact component. For example, the pressing component 60 comprises an arm 61, a pivot component 62, and a contact component 63. Here, the arm 60 is an example of an arm component. The pivot component 61 is an example of a pivot component. The contact component 63 is an example of a contact component.

[0035] The arm portion 61 is a component that has a pivot point portion 62 and a contact portion 63 and is pressed down on the tip of the male screw 50. In one example, the arm portion 61 is a plate-shaped component that is positioned opposite the back surface of the mounting surface 21.

[0036] The pivot point 62 is a component that rotatably attaches the arm 61 to the rotating component 70. In one example, the pivot point 62 is a component that has a hole through which the rotation axis of the pressing component 60 passes. The pivot point 62 is also provided at an intermediate position between both ends of the arm 61. In one example, the pivot point 62 is provided at a position where the distance between it and each end of the arm 61 is equal. The position in which the pivot point 62 is provided on the arm 61 is appropriately set according to the positional relationship between the pressing component 60 and the various components of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10, such as the female screw 40.

[0037] The contact portion 63 is a component that contacts and presses against the electronic device 100. In one example, the contact portion 63 is a plate-shaped component provided at one end of the arm portion 61 at an angle to the arm portion 61. The angle of the contact portion 63 relative to the arm portion 61 is set appropriately according to the positional relationship with the electronic device fixing structure 10 and the various components of the electronic device 100. In one example, the pressing component 60 is an L-shaped component with the contact portion 63 provided perpendicular to the arm portion 61. Also, as shown in Figure 9, the end of the contact portion 63 may be bent.

[0038] The pressing component 60 may be a component in which the arm portion 61 and the pivot portion 62 are formed integrally.

[0039] The pressing component 60 may be a component in which the arm portion 61 and the contact portion 63 are formed integrally.

[0040] The pressing component 60 is rotatably attached to the support component 20 via the rotating component 70. That is, the rotating component 70 is a component that rotatably attaches the pressing component 60. Figure 10 is a perspective view showing an example of when the pressing component 60 is attached to the support component 20. For example, the rotating component 70 consists of two parallel support columns 71 provided on the support component 20 and a rotating shaft 72 fixed between the two support columns 71. For example, the pressing component 60 is attached to the rotating component 70 by passing the rotating shaft 72 through a hole provided in the pivot point 62 through which the rotating shaft passes. That is, the pressing component 60 is attached to the rotating component 70 so as to be rotatable about the rotating shaft 72. The rotating component 70 may be formed integrally with the support component 20.

[0041] The support component 20 may be provided with a structure that allows at least a portion of the rotated pressing component 60 to protrude onto the mounting surface 21. In one example, the support component 20 is provided with a through hole 22 so that the rotated pressing component 60 can press against the electronic device 100. The through hole 22 is a hole that penetrates from the mounting surface 21 to the back surface of the mounting surface 21. In this case, the pressing component 60 rotates around the rotation axis 72 as the arm portion 61 is pressed down by the screw tip of the male screw 50, and at least the contact portion 63 protrudes from the through hole 22. The through hole 22 is provided so that the contact portion 63 can contact the electronic device 100. Note that the through hole 22 is a different hole from the through hole into which the female screw 40 is attached. By providing the support component 20 with a through hole 22, the pressing component 60 can function even if the range of motion of the support component 20 and the pressing component 60 overlap. In one example, the support component 20 may also be provided with a slit that includes at least the range of motion of the pressing component 60, so that the contact portion 63 can come into contact with the electronic device 100.

[0042] (Example of use) An example of the use of the electronic device fixing structure 10 will be explained with reference to Figure 8.

[0043] First, the electronic device 100 is placed on the mounting surface 21 of the support component 20. Then, the device-side connector 110 of the electronic device 100 is inserted into the device-side connector 30.

[0044] Next, the male screw 50 engages with the female screw 40. The tip of the male screw 50 protrudes from the threaded hole of the female screw 40, pressing down on the pressing component 60. For example, the pressing component 60 rotates around the rotation axis 72 as one end of the arm portion 61 is pressed down by the tip of the male screw 50. Even after the pressing component 60 has rotated until the contact portion 63 contacts the electronic device 100, the arm portion 61 continues to be pressed down, so pressure continues to be applied in the rotational direction of the pressing component 60. In other words, the electronic device 100 is pressed by the contact portion 63 in the connector insertion direction.

[0045] Here, at least one side of the device housing 1000 is open to facilitate the operation of moving the male screw 50 perpendicular to the mounting surface 21.

[0046] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing an example of the state of the device housing 1000 when the electronic equipment 100 is being fixed by the electronic equipment fixing structure 10. For example, when the work is being performed, at least the surface of the device housing 1000 facing the mounting surface 21 is open. Hereinafter, in this disclosure, the surface of the device housing 1000 that is opened to perform operations on the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 will be referred to as the open surface. In Figure 11, the open surface of the device housing 1000 is located in the positive Z-axis direction.

[0047] In one example, if the surface facing the mounting surface 21 is the top surface of the device housing 1000, the open surface is the top surface of the device housing 1000. In another example, if the surface facing the mounting surface 21 is the side surface of the device housing 1000, the open surface is the side surface of the device housing 1000. Note that the surface that becomes the open surface on the device housing 1000 is not limited to those exemplified here, and is appropriately set on the device housing 1000 depending on the position and orientation in which the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 is provided.

[0048] During operation, the open surface of the device housing 1000 does not need to be completely open; it may be open to the extent that there is no interference between the parts of the device housing 1000 and the tools.

[0049] The operator inserts the tool into the device housing 1000 from the open side and moves the male screw 50 perpendicular to the mounting surface 21. At this time, there is sufficient space between the mounting surface 21 and the surface opposite to the mounting surface 21 for operating the tool, so the operation is not hindered.

[0050] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing an example of the state of the device housing 1000 when the electronic equipment 100 is being fixed by the electronic equipment fixing structure 10. For example, at least the surfaces other than the surface facing the mounting surface 21 may be open surfaces. In Figure 12, the open surfaces are the sides of the device housing 1000 that do not face the mounting surface 21. Also, there is sufficient space between the mounting surface 21 and the surface facing the mounting surface 21 for operating tools.

[0051] Similar to the case where the open surface is the surface facing the mounting surface 21, the operator inserts the tool into the device housing 1000 from the open surface and moves the male screw 50 perpendicular to the mounting surface 21. In this case, there is sufficient space between the mounting surface 21 and the surface facing the mounting surface 21 for the tool to be operated, so the operation is not hindered. Furthermore, by setting the open surface in this way, even if the surface facing the mounting surface 21 cannot be opened due to the design constraints of the device housing 1000, or if the distance between the mounting surface 21 and the surface facing the mounting surface 21 is very long, the operator can perform the operation more easily.

[0052] The electronic equipment fixing structure 10 can prevent connection failures between the device and the electronic equipment while suppressing deterioration of tool operability. This is because it can convert the pressure generated by operations performed from a direction in which no interference occurs between the tool and the device housing 1000 into a force that presses the electronic equipment 100 in the direction of connector mating.

[0053] (Second embodiment) The second embodiment will now be described. This embodiment is an example in which the electronic equipment fixing structure 10, the electronic equipment 100, and the device housing 1000 are fixed by a male screw 50. In this embodiment, terms used in the second embodiment that were used in the first embodiment will have the same meaning as terms used in the first embodiment unless otherwise specified. This embodiment may be applied to other embodiments and modifications to the extent that it does not cause any contradiction.

[0054] (Example configuration) The electronic device fixing structure 10 comprises a support component 20, a device-side connector 30, a female screw 40, a male screw 50, a pressing component 60, and a housing component 80.

[0055] Since the configuration of the support component 20, the device-side connector 30, the female screw 40, and the pressing component 60 is the same as in the first embodiment, a detailed explanation is omitted here.

[0056] The housing component 80 is a component for fixing the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 and the electronic equipment 100 to the device housing 1000. Figure 13 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 in a state where the electronic equipment 100 is not mounted. The housing component 80 includes at least an opposing component 81 which has a surface facing the mounting surface 21. An opposing component through-hole 82 is provided on the opposing component 81, which is a through-hole that penetrates the opposing component 81. The opposing component through-hole 82 is a through-hole into which a male screw 50 is inserted. For example, in Figure 13, the opposing component through-hole 82 is provided such that the position of the opposing component through-hole 82 in the XY plane coincides with the position of the screw hole of the female screw 40 in the XY plane. That is, the opposing component through-hole 82 is provided in a position such that the male screw 50 inserted into the opposing component through-hole 82 can engage with the female screw 40 provided on the support component 20.

[0057] Here, the housing component 80 is provided so as to be integrated with the device housing 1000. For example, the housing component 80 is a component formed integrally with the device housing 1000. Alternatively, for example, the housing component 80 is a component fixed to the device housing 1000 by fasteners such as screws.

[0058] The housing component 80 may be formed integrally with the support component 20. Alternatively, the housing component 80 may be formed integrally with a structure capable of mounting the support component 20, such as a rack provided inside the device housing 1000.

[0059] The male screw 50 is a screw that engages with the female screw 40 and secures the electronic equipment fixing structure 10, the electronic equipment 100, and the device housing 1000. Figure 14 is a perspective view showing an example of the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 with the electronic equipment 100 fixed to it. As shown in Figure 14, the male screw 50 passes through the opposing component through hole 82 and moves perpendicularly to the mounting surface 21 to engage with the female screw 40. The length of the male screw 50 under the head is at least longer than the sum of the distance between the opposing component 81 and the mounting surface 21 and the length of the screw hole in the female screw 40. That is, the dimensions of the male screw 50 are such that when the male screw 50 engages with the female screw 40 by passing through the opposing component through hole 82, the tip of the male screw 50 protrudes from the screw hole in the female screw 40.

[0060] Furthermore, when the male screw 50 and the female screw 40 engage, the opposing part 81 may be provided with a structure in which the head of the male screw 50 is embedded in the opposing part 81, as shown in Figure 15. For example, the through hole 82 of the opposing part comprises a portion through which the head of the male screw 50 can pass, and a portion through which the head of the male screw 50 cannot pass, but the threaded portion and tip of the male screw 50 can pass.

[0061] (Example of use) An example of the use of the electronic device fixing structure 10 will be explained.

[0062] First, the electronic device 100 is placed on the mounting surface 21 of the support component 20. Then, the device-side connector 110 of the electronic device 100 is inserted into the device-side connector 30.

[0063] Here, for example, the electronic device 100 is inserted into the electronic device fixing structure 10 from the connector insertion direction and placed on the mounting surface 21. In one example, in Figure 14, the electronic device 100 is inserted into the electronic device fixing structure 10 in the positive direction of the Y axis.

[0064] Next, the male screw 50 is passed through the opposing component through hole 82 provided in the housing component 80 and engages with the female screw 40. The tip of the male screw 50 protrudes from the screw hole of the female screw 40 and presses down on the pressing component 60. For example, the pressing component 60 rotates around the rotation axis 72 as one end of the arm portion 61 is pressed down by the tip of the male screw 50. Even after the pressing component 60 has rotated until the contact portion 63 contacts the electronic device 100, the arm portion 61 continues to be pressed down, so pressure continues to be applied in the rotational direction of the pressing component 60. In other words, the electronic device 100 is pressed by the contact portion 63 in the connector insertion direction.

[0065] The electronic equipment fixing structure 10 can prevent connection failures between the device and the electronic equipment while suppressing deterioration of tool operability. This is because the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 can convert the pressure generated by operations performed from a direction that does not cause interference between the tool and the device housing 1000 into a force that presses the electronic equipment 100 in the connector mating direction. Furthermore, the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 fixes the electronic equipment fixing structure 10, the electronic equipment 100, and the device housing 1000 as a single unit.

[0066] (modified version) The following describes a modified version of the electronic device fixing structure 10. This modified version is an example in which the opposing component 81 constitutes at least a portion of the wall surface of the device housing 1000. This modified version may be applied to other embodiments to the extent that it does not create a contradiction.

[0067] Figure 16 is a perspective view showing an example of an electronic equipment fixing structure 10 and a device housing 1000 in which the opposing component 81 constitutes at least a portion of the wall surface of the device housing 1000.

[0068] The male screw 50 passes through the through-hole 82 of the opposing component and moves perpendicularly to the mounting surface 21 to engage with the female screw 40. In other words, the male screw 50 passes through a through-hole provided in the wall surface of the device housing 1000 and moves perpendicularly to the mounting surface 21 to engage with the female screw 40.

[0069] Here, the operator moves the male screw 50 perpendicular to the mounting surface 21 from outside the device housing. This operation prevents interference between the tool and the device housing 1000, as well as between the tool and internal structures of the device housing 1000, making it easier for the operator to perform the operation.

[0070] Furthermore, the walls of the device housing 1000 may be provided with a structure for inserting the electronic equipment 100 into the electronic equipment fixing structure 10. For example, a hole of a size that allows the electronic equipment 100 to pass through may be provided on one side of the device housing 1000. Here, a cover may be provided at the entrance of the hole.

[0071] The electronic equipment fixing structure 10 can prevent connection failures between the device and the electronic equipment while suppressing deterioration of tool operability. This is because the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 can convert the pressure generated by operations performed from a direction in which no interference occurs between the tool and the device housing 1000 into a force that presses the electronic equipment 100 in the connector mating direction. Furthermore, the electronic equipment fixing structure 10 fixes the electronic equipment fixing structure 10, the electronic equipment 100, and the device housing 1000 as a single unit. In addition, interference between the device housing 1000 or the internal structure of the device housing 1000 and the tool does not occur during the fixing work of the electronic equipment 100.

[0072] The embodiments and modifications described above have been presented as exemplary examples. However, the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments and modifications. Within the scope of the disclosure, the disclosure may include embodiments that apply various modifications or applications that are so-called to those skilled in the art. The disclosure may also include embodiments that combine or substitute the matters described herein as appropriate. For example, matters described using a particular embodiment may be applied to other embodiments to the extent that they do not cause a contradiction.

[0073] (Note) This disclosure may also be described in part or in whole as shown below; however, this disclosure is not necessarily limited to the form shown below. (Note 1) A structure for fixing electronic equipment to a device, A support component for the aforementioned electronic device, A connector that mates with a device-side connector which is a connector provided by the electronic device, wherein the device-side connector is inserted into and removed from the device-side connector in a horizontal direction relative to the mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed in the support component, The female thread provided on the support part, A screw that engages with the female screw, comprising a male screw that is movable perpendicular to the aforementioned mounting surface, A pressing component is attached to the support component via a component having a rotating shaft, and when pressed by the screw tip of the male screw, it rotates around the rotating shaft and presses the electronic device in the insertion direction of the device-side connector. A structure for securing electronic devices. (Note 2) The aforementioned pressing component is A plate-shaped component provided facing the back surface of the mounting surface, comprising an arm component that is pressed down by the screw tip of the male screw, A pivot point component is provided midway between both ends of the arm component and has a hole through which the rotation shaft passes; A plate-shaped component is provided at one end of the arm component at an angle to the arm component, and when the pressing component rotates, it contacts the electronic device and presses the electronic device in the direction of insertion into the device-side connector. The electronic device fixing structure described in Appendix 1, comprising: (Note 3) The electronic device fixing structure according to Appendix 2, wherein the pressing component is a component in which the arm component and the contact component are integrally formed. (Note 4) The electronic equipment fixing structure according to any one of the appendices 2 to 3, wherein the end of the contact part is bent. (Note 5) The electronic device fixing structure according to any one of the appendices 2 to 4, wherein the contact portion is provided perpendicular to the arm portion. (Note 6) The electronic device fixing structure according to any one of the appendices 1 to 5, wherein the support component includes a guide structure that restricts the movement of the electronic device in directions other than the direction in which the connector is inserted or removed. (Note 7) The aforementioned guide structure is an electronic device fixing structure as described in Appendix 6, which restricts the horizontal movement of the electronic device with respect to the aforementioned mounting surface. (Note 8) The aforementioned guide structure further restricts the movement of the electronic device in a direction perpendicular to the aforementioned mounting surface, as described in Appendix 7. (Note 9) The electronic equipment fixing structure according to any one of the appendices 1 to 8, wherein the support component has a structure that causes at least a portion of the pressing component to protrude onto the aforementioned mounting surface when the pressing component rotates. (Note 10) The electronic device fixing structure according to any one of the appendices 1 to 9, wherein the male screw engages with the female screw through a through hole provided in the wall surface of the housing of the device. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0074] 10 Electronic equipment fixing structure 20 Support parts 21 Mounting surface 22 Through holes 23 Guide Structure 24 Vertical movement restriction structure 30 Device-side connector 40 Female thread 50 Male screw 60 Pressing parts 61 Arm 62. Support point 63 Contact area 70 Rotating parts 71 Pillar 72 Rotation axis 80 Enclosure components 81 Opposing parts 82 Through-holes for opposing parts 100 Electronic equipment 110 Device-side connector 120 Pressed parts 130 Jacket 1000 Device enclosure

Claims

1. A structure for fixing electronic equipment to a device, A support component for the aforementioned electronic device, A connector that mates with a device-side connector which is a connector provided by the electronic device, wherein the device-side connector is inserted into and removed from the device-side connector in a horizontal direction relative to the mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed in the support component, The female thread provided on the support part, A screw that engages with the female screw, comprising a male screw that is movable perpendicular to the aforementioned mounting surface, A pressing component is attached to the support component via a component having a rotating shaft, and when pressed by the screw tip of the male screw, it rotates around the rotating shaft and presses the electronic device in the insertion direction of the device-side connector. A structure for securing electronic devices.

2. The aforementioned pressing component is A plate-shaped component provided facing the back surface of the mounting surface, comprising an arm component that is pressed down by the screw tip of the male screw, A pivot point component is provided midway between both ends of the arm component and has a hole through which the rotation shaft passes; A plate-shaped component is provided at one end of the arm component at an angle to the arm component, and when the pressing component rotates, it contacts the electronic device and presses the electronic device in the direction of insertion into the device-side connector. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 1, comprising:

3. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 2, wherein the pressing component is a component in which the arm component and the contact component are integrally formed.

4. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 2, wherein the end of the contact part is bent.

5. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 2, wherein the contact portion is provided perpendicular to the arm portion.

6. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support component includes a guide structure that restricts the movement of the electronic device in directions other than the direction in which the connector is inserted or removed.

7. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 6, wherein the guide structure restricts the movement of the electronic device in the horizontal direction with respect to the aforementioned mounting surface.

8. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 7, wherein the guide structure further restricts the movement of the electronic device in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface described above.

9. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support component has a structure that causes at least a portion of the pressing component to protrude onto the aforementioned mounting surface when the pressing component rotates.

10. The electronic device fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the male screw engages with the female screw through a through hole provided in the wall surface of the housing of the device.

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