JPH04205328A - Extended unit for lap top type personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate connection to the main body of a personal computer and to reduce the install space by providing a connector to be connected, which is fitted to a connecting connector arranged at the back part of the main body of the personal computer, and providing the inclination of the almost same angle as the inclining angle of the main body. CONSTITUTION:A projecting connecting connector part 3 is fitted into a recessed part at the back of a main body 2 of the personal computer and formed so that the connecting connector on the main body 2 side and the connector to be connected on the side of an extended unit can be easily fitted. The inclining angle of the extended unit 1 is almost same as an inclining angle 4 of the main body 2 of the personal computer in the state of raising a stand 7 and made stable as well. Thus, even the main body of the personal computer having inclination can be integrally connected to the extended unit easily within the narrow install space without using any connection cable or the like.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention provides a laptop personal computer (
The present invention relates to an expansion unit for a laptop-type personal computer that is integrally connected to the back side of a main body of a personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as a personal computer) with an inclination of approximately the same angle as the main body.

(Prior Art) FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional personal computer main body 12 and its expansion unit 1.

A connecting connector 13 provided on the back side of the main body 2 and a connecting connector 14 of an expansion unit 11 separate from the main body 12 are connected by a connecting cable 15. Both ends of the connection cable] 5 are fixed to the main body 12 and the expansion unit 11 with fixing screws 16, respectively.

In this way, conventionally, the expansion unit 11, which is separate from the personal computer main body 12, has been used by connecting it using the connection cable 15 or the like.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, with such conventional expansion units and their connection methods, in order for the user to connect and use the expansion units, the user must connect a connection cable to both, etc. Connection was time consuming and troublesome. In addition, an expansion unit must be installed separately from the personal computer, requiring a large amount of installation space, and there is also the problem that connection is difficult when there is not much space.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an expansion unit for a personal computer that can be easily connected to a personal computer body and requires less installation space.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve such an object, the expansion unit for a personal computer according to the present invention has an expansion unit for a personal computer that fits into a connecting connector provided on the back side of the personal computer body. The device has a connector to be connected, and is inclined at approximately the same angle as the inclination angle of the main body.

(Function) A personal computer expansion unit having such a configuration is integrally connected to the back of the main body of the personal computer, so it is possible to connect the expansion unit with a small installation space.

In addition, this type of computer is often used with a stand, etc. installed on the rear bottom of the computer main body, so that the main body is tilted, and therefore the connectors etc. on the back of the main body are also tilted. However, since the expansion unit according to the present invention is formed to have an inclination of approximately the same angle as the main body of the personal computer, the expansion unit can be connected even when the stand or the like is erected.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a connection form of a personal computer 2 to which an expansion unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected. FIG. 2 is also a side view.

The expansion unit 1 has a shape that gives a sense of unity with the personal computer main body 2, and there is no discomfort when connected. Further, the inclination angle 4 of the expansion unit 1 and the personal computer main body 2 when the stand 7 is upright is approximately the same angle, and is stable. Note that the reference numeral 3 in FIG. 2 is a connecting connector portion.

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the connecting portion between the expansion unit 1 and the personal computer main body 2.

The convex connector portion 3 is formed to fit into a recess on the back side of the personal computer main body 2, so that the connector on the main body 2 side and the connector to be connected on the expansion unit 1 side can easily fit together. In addition, the connector to be connected on the expansion 2-knit 1 side is
It is a good idea to leave some allowance in the dimensions so that the connection can be made even if there are some errors.

Furthermore, in order to further strengthen the connection between the expansion unit 1 and the computer main body 2, a mating claw 5 is provided protrudingly on the top of the convex connector portion 3 of the expansion unit 1, and the corresponding computer main body is provided with a mating claw 5. It is also possible to use a method such as drilling a fitting pawl receiver 6 in the back portion of the second side.

In this way, the expansion unit 1 can be easily and integrally connected to the personal computer main body 2 with a small installation space.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained in detail above, with the PC expansion unit according to the present invention, even if the PC main body is inclined, it can be easily installed in the container without using connection cables, etc. Expansion units can be connected together in the installation space.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a connection form of a personal computer in which two extended units are connected according to an embodiment of the present invention! , FIG. 2 is a side view, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a connecting portion between an expansion unit and a personal computer main body, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a conventional personal computer main body and its expansion unit. 1...Expansion unit 2...PC body 3...
・Connector part 4...Inclination angle ■Patent attorney Hidekazu Miyoshi 1st Figure 2fl! I1 Figure 4 Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A laptop characterized in that it has a connector to be connected that fits into a connector provided on the back side of the main body of the laptop personal computer, and has an inclination of approximately the same angle as the inclination angle of the main body. Expansion unit for personal computers.