JPH10169276A - Security structure for electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve security control and operability of electronic equipment by combining locking of a protective cover of the mounted face of filing devices with locking of takeout of the filing devices. SOLUTION: A front cover for covering the whole front face side is fitted to electronic equipment 1, and protective cover 3 opened/closed by a hinge is provided at the mounted surface of filing devices 4 and made lockable by a key a5-1. An interlocking stopper provided at each device chassis side face is rotated by a key b5-2 to make takeout of the filing device 4 lockable. Security control that can be operated or controlled only by a specific controller is therefore obtained by locking both keys a5-1, b5-2. When the key a5-1 is released and the key b5-2 is locked, on the other hand, anyone can operate, but the device 4 can be taken out only by the specific controller so as to be able to prevent theft of files.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a security structure of an electronic device, and more particularly to a security structure of a file device of an information processing apparatus such as a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Devices built into computer server products include disks (hard disks) and DAs.
T (digital audio tape recorder), CD-R
There are an OM, a floppy disk (FD), and the like, and a file device such as a disk stores important confidential information of a user, for example. Recently, security management of file devices has become particularly important.

[0003] It is also important to implement a hot swap function that enables maintenance replacement of a disk or the like while the device is powered on. Therefore, there has been a demand for a function capable of easily performing maintenance and replacement and ensuring security.

As a conventional method for realizing security, for example, a protect cover for protecting a file device is provided for the purpose of preventing a file device or the like from being stolen by an intruder from outside, and a key is provided on the protect cover. It had a structure to protect it from outside intruders.

[0005] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-8377 proposes a method in which a key is provided near each device of an apparatus, and the device is protected by a plurality of keys. The publication proposes a device that includes a plurality of locks and requires a plurality of keys to open and close the locks, and that presents the same color as a key corresponding to the plurality of locks. .

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems.

The first problem is that if the protect cover is locked, a plurality of devices will be protected, and it is very inconvenient to operate the devices in terms of operability. .

[0008] The reason is that it is necessary to lock the key in terms of security management, but it is necessary to release and lock the key every time the user wants to operate, which is inconvenient in terms of operability and convenience.

The second problem is that when a plurality of keys are provided for each device of the device, the cost is high, the structure of the device is complicated, and the operation is complicated.

[0010] The reason for this is that keys are required for a plurality of devices, so that the cost is high, and it is necessary to lock each device. It is. If even one device forgets to lock it, reliable security cannot be guaranteed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a security structure for an electronic device which achieves improvement in information security management and operability. To provide.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a security structure of an electronic device in which a file device of a computer can be easily maintained and replaced, security management can be facilitated, and a management method can be selected. .

[0013]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a security structure for an electronic device, wherein a protection cover is provided on a mounting surface of a file device, and the protection cover is opened and closed by a first key. A second key is provided inside the protect cover, and whether or not the file device can be taken out is locked and unlocked with the second key. And

Further, the present invention is characterized in that there is provided means for enabling a plurality of the file devices to be locked and unlocked in conjunction with each other by the second key.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a front cover (2 in FIG. 1) that covers the entire front side of the electronic device is provided. This front cover can only be removed from the device with special tools. Therefore, it cannot be opened unless it is limited maintenance personnel.

The front cover is provided with a window (6 in FIG. 2) engaged with the size of the file device so that each file device (4 in FIG. 2) can be operated or visually recognized.

A protect cover (3 in FIG. 2) for protecting the device is provided in a place where these file devices are mounted, and can be opened and closed by a first key a (5-1 in FIG. 1). .

Further, a second key b (5-2 in FIG. 2) is provided near the file device in the protect cover, and the second key b is used to lock / unlock each file device. Enabled the removal of file devices.

The first key a is provided on the protection cover of the electronic device.
, Only a specific operator can operate the device. On the other hand, if the first key a is released, an unspecified number of people can operate the device.

Further, if only the second key b in the protect cover is locked, an unspecified number of persons cannot take out a device containing confidential information. Therefore, it is possible to set a use state in which anyone can operate, but theft from external intruders can be prevented.

As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the security management is improved while maintaining the operability of the electronic device.

[0022]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of the present invention in a state where a protect cover is opened. Also, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along line AA of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a front cover 2 is provided on the front side of the electronic device 1. In this embodiment, the front cover 2 is preferably used.
Is configured to be attachable and detachable only with a special tool (known as a predetermined tool), so that only a maintenance person can open it.

The front cover 2 is provided with a window 6 which engages with the mounting position of the file device 4 built in the front side of the device, and the protection cover 3 is provided on the mounting surface of the file device 4.

The protect cover 3 has a structure that can be opened and closed by a hinge, and can be locked by a key (a) 5-1 provided near the protect cover 3. In FIG. 1, the locked state and unlocked state of the key (a) 5-1 are indicated by broken lines.

Referring to FIG. 2, a key (b) 5-2 is provided in the vicinity of the file device 4 with the protect cover 3 opened, and the key (b) 5-2 is locked. The device for use 4 can be taken out only by a predetermined specific administrator.

Referring to FIG. 3, by turning the key 7 of the key (b) 5-2, the rotating plate 8 provided at the end of the key (b) 5-2 is rotated, and each file device 4 , A dog-shaped interlocking stopper 9 operates in the direction of the arrow.

The interlocking stopper 9 is connected to each device chassis 1
It goes into the oblong hole 11 provided on the 0 side surface, whereby the removal of the file device 4 is locked.

In this embodiment, the key (a) 5-1
The security management method can be changed depending on whether the key of the key (b) 5-2 is the same or different.

For example, when different keys are used, different managers can manage the operator and the file device, respectively.

In this embodiment, the security management method is a first management method in which the key (a) 5-1 and the key (b) 5-2 are locked, or the key (a).
5-1 is released, and the security management method can be selected from among the second management methods for managing the key (b) 5-2 in the locked state. In the first management method,
Operation and management of devices other than those concerned cannot be performed, and security management can be performed and managed only by a specific administrator. In the second management method, security management is performed such that the operator is always operable and excellent in operability while the protect cover is open, and the device itself can be taken out only by a specific administrator.

In this embodiment, the key (b) 5-2
Is not limited to a mechanical lock function, but a key that has an electrical switch function can be used to provide a hot swap function to replace devices when the device is powered on. By disconnecting the power supply system and the signal system by the switch circuit, it is possible to prevent inrush current and prevent malfunction of the device, thereby enabling maintenance replacement.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The following effects are obtained.

A first advantage of the present invention is that a user can select a security management method.
That is, as a security management method, there are usually a first management method in which the keys a and b are locked, and a second management method in which the keys a are unlocked and the keys b are managed in a locked state. is there.

The reason is that in the first management method, the operation and management of devices other than those concerned cannot be performed, and the security management is such that only a specific administrator can operate and manage the device. In the second management method, the security management is performed such that the operator can always operate and have excellent operability while the protect cover is open, and the device itself can be taken out only by a specific administrator.

A second effect of the present invention is that a plurality of file devices can be locked simultaneously with the key b, so that the file devices can be locked with a simple and short operation, security management can be performed, and relatively low cost can be achieved. The operation of the equipment is also easy.

The reason is that, in the present invention, a plurality of file devices can be locked and unlocked in an interlocked manner by operating a key.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which a protection cover of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 1 is opened.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view when FIG. 2 is cut along a line AA.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic device 2 Front cover 3 Protect cover 4 File device 5-1 Key a 5-2 Key b 6 Window 7 Key 8 Rotating plate 9 Interlock stopper 10 Device chassis 11 Long hole

Claims (4)

[Claims] In a security structure of an electronic device, a protection cover is provided on a mounting surface of a file device, the protection cover has a structure that can be opened and closed by a first key, and is operated with the protection cover opened. A security structure for an electronic device, comprising a second key that is enabled, and configured to lock and unlock whether or not the file device can be removed with the second key. 2. A security structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising means for enabling a plurality of said file devices to be locked and unlocked in conjunction with said second key. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second keys are of different types, and management capable of only operation and management of confidential information of the file device itself can be managed separately. The security structure of an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second keys are the same, and management that allows only operation and management of confidential information of the file device itself can be managed by the same administrator. The security structure of an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein