JPH1199779A - Pc card - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent separation of an upper panel and the damage to a frame generated by applying the load to an extended section. SOLUTION: A protruded piece 7 is provided on one end of an upper panel 5, and a receiving hole 8 corresponding to the protruded piece 7 is formed on an upper case 3a of an extended section 2, and the protruded piece 7 on the upper panel 5 is inserted into the receiving hole 8 formed on the upper case 3a, and the upper panel 5 is placed on a frame section 1, and heat is applied from above to fix by pressure thermally the upper panel 5 on the upper face of the frame section 1 by an adhesive tape 6. The force to release the upper panel 5 from the frame 1 generated by the deflection formed by the load applied to the extended section 2 can be supported by the protruded piece 7 by the arrangement.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a PC card used by inserting it into a terminal such as a personal computer, and more particularly to a structure of a PC card having an extended portion projecting from a terminal in use. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional PC card of this type, and FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. In the figure, 1 is a frame portion, 2 is an extended portion, 3
Reference numeral a denotes an upper case which forms an extended portion together with a lower case (not shown).
Is integrally formed of resin, and has a shape in which an upper case 3a is connected to one end of the frame portion 1.

[0003] Reference numeral 4 denotes a card body, which is formed by mounting predetermined electronic components on a substrate (not shown) and providing a connector for connecting to a terminal. 5 is a plate-like upper panel having substantially the same size as the frame portion 1,
Reference numeral 6 denotes an adhesive tape provided on the back surface of the upper panel 5 so as to correspond to the shape of the frame 1.

[0004] The assembly of this configuration is performed as follows. First, the upper panel 5 is placed on the frame portion 1 and heat-pressed on the upper surface of the frame portion 1 with an adhesive tape 6 by applying heat from above. A card body 4 (not shown) is arranged and fixed inside the frame portion 1 by bonding or the like, and a lower panel (not shown) is fixed to the lower surface of the frame portion 1 by screws, so that these frame portions 1 and 2 are fixed.
A card unit including the card body 4, the upper panel 5, and the lower panel is configured.

On the other hand, in the upper case 3 of the extended portion 2, a predetermined device (not shown) is housed from the lower side.
A lower case (not shown) is screwed to the lower surface of the upper case 3. Here, the device stored in the extended unit 2 is a communication device when the PC card is a PHS card, but is not limited to this, and a device corresponding to the type of PC card is stored.

In the PC card assembled as described above, the card portion including the frame portion 1, the card body 4, the upper panel 5, and the lower panel is inserted into a terminal such as a personal computer as described above, and connected by a connector. To use.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, the card section is inserted into the insertion section of the terminal,
Since the extended unit 2 protrudes from the terminal while being connected and used, the extended unit 2 shown in FIG.
When a load is applied from above as shown in (1), the frame portion 1 bends around the insertion opening of the insertion portion as a fulcrum, so that the frame portion 1 near the insertion opening and the upper panel 5
A force is applied in the direction in which the thermocompression bonding portion a is peeled off, and if this force is strong, the upper panel 5 may be peeled off beyond the adhesive strength limit of the adhesive tape 2, or the frame 1 may be damaged.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to realize a PC card having a structure capable of preventing peeling of an upper panel and damage of a frame portion due to application of a load to an extended portion.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention provides a method of thermocompression bonding an upper panel to an upper surface of a frame portion, disposing a card body inside the frame portion, and fixing a lower panel of the frame portion. A card portion, and an extended portion provided integrally with the card portion, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of the terminal, and the extended portion protrudes from the terminal. A projecting piece is provided at one end of the panel, a receiving hole corresponding to the projecting piece is provided in the extended portion, and the upper panel is thermocompression-bonded to the upper surface of the frame portion with the projecting piece inserted into the receiving hole. It is characterized by having done.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a PC card according to the present invention, and FIG.
3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. In the figure, 1 is a frame portion,
2 is an extended part, 3a is an upper case, 4 is a card body, 5 is an upper panel, and 6 is an adhesive tape. These are equivalent to conventional ones and are denoted by the same reference numerals. A protruding piece 7 is provided at one end of the upper panel 5, and an adhesion area of an adhesive tape 6 provided on the back surface of the upper panel 5 so as to correspond to the shape of the frame portion 1 is expanded in the direction of the protruding piece 7. A receiving hole 8 corresponding to 7 is provided in the upper case 3 a of the extended portion 2.

The assembly of this configuration is performed as follows. First, the protruding piece 7 of the upper panel 5 provided with the adhesive tape 6 on the back surface is inserted into the receiving hole 8 provided in the upper case 3a of the extended portion 2, and the upper panel 5 is placed on the frame portion 1 from above. The upper panel 5 is thermocompression-bonded to the upper surface of the frame unit 1 with an adhesive tape 6 by applying heat.

Then, the card body 4 is arranged and fixed inside the frame portion 1 with an adhesive or the like, and the lower panel (not shown) is fixed to the lower surface of the frame portion 1 with screws to form the card portion. On the other hand, a predetermined device (not shown) is accommodated in the upper case 3a of the extended portion 2 from the lower surface side, and a lower case (not shown) is screwed to the lower surface side.

Here, the device accommodated in the extended unit is a communication device when the PC card is a PHS card, but is not limited to this, and a device corresponding to the type of PC card is accommodated. The PC card according to the first embodiment assembled as described above is used by inserting the card part into a terminal and connecting it with a connector, and using the extended part 2 protruding from the terminal during use. When a load is applied from above as shown in FIG. 2, the projecting piece 7 of the upper panel 5 is inserted into the receiving hole 8 of the upper case 3a, and the sticking area of the adhesive tape 6 provided on the upper panel 5 is projected. By expanding in the direction of the piece 7 so as to enlarge the thermocompression bonding part a, the force that the upper panel 5 tends to peel off from the frame 1 due to bending due to the load can be supported by the protruding piece 7, and stronger strength is obtained. As a result, peeling of the upper panel 5 can be prevented, and damage to the frame 1 can be prevented.

In the above-described first embodiment, the structure in which one protruding piece 7 is provided at one end of the upper panel 5 is shown, but a plurality of protruding pieces 7 having a small width may be provided. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of the PC card according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. This second
In this embodiment, a plurality of L-shaped protrusions 9 are formed at one end of the upper panel 5 in place of the flat protrusions 7 in the first embodiment, and the L-shaped protrusions 9 are formed so as to correspond to the respective protrusions 7. The frame 1 is provided with a plurality of notches 10, and the notches 10 are provided so as to communicate with the inner surface of the upper case 3 a of the extended part 2.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Assembly of this configuration is performed as follows. First, the L-shaped protruding piece 9 of the upper panel 5 provided with the adhesive tape 6 on the back surface is inserted from the notch 10 provided on the frame 1 into the inner surface of the upper case 3a of the extended part 2,
The protrusion 9 is engaged with the inner surface of the upper case 3a, and the upper panel 5 is placed on the frame 1.

Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, heat is applied from above to apply heat to the upper panel 5 on the upper surface of the frame portion 1 with an adhesive tape 6, and further, the card body 4 and the lower panel are fixed and extended. The lower case of the part 2 is screwed. The PC card according to the second embodiment assembled as described above is used by inserting the card part into a terminal and connecting with a connector, but the L-shaped projection 9 of the upper panel 5 is used for the upper case 3a. Because it is engaged with the inner surface,
Extended part 2 protruding from terminal during use
Even if a load is applied from above, the projection 9 can support the force that the upper panel 5 tends to peel off from the frame 1 due to the bending due to the load, so that the upper panel 5 can be prevented from peeling and the frame 1 is damaged. Can also be prevented.

Further, in the second embodiment, since the receiving hole is not provided in the upper case 3a, the appearance is not impaired, and the structure of the mold for forming an integral body of the frame 1 and the upper case 3a is also provided. Since it does not become complicated, it is possible to prevent an increase in cost. In the second embodiment described above, the number of the protruding pieces 9 provided at one end of the upper panel 5 is not limited to two as shown, but may be one or three.
The number may be more than one.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of the PC card according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the third embodiment, both of which are shown upside down. . In the third embodiment, one end of the lower panel 1 fixed to the lower surface of the frame 1 is extended so as to protrude from the fulcrum when inserted into the insertion portion of the terminal to the extended portion 2 side, and the extension is performed. A plurality of L-shaped protrusions 12 are formed at the ends, and the protrusions 12 are formed on the lower case 3 b of the extended portion 2.
The insertion hole 13 is provided.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a fixing screw. Although the upper panel 5 in the third embodiment may have the same structure as the conventional one, it is preferable to use the above-described first embodiment or the second embodiment. Assembly of this configuration is performed as follows. First, the card body 4 is arranged and fixed inside the frame portion 1 with an adhesive or the like, and a predetermined device is housed in the upper case 3a of the extended portion 2 and the lower case 3b is put thereon.

The L-shaped protruding piece 12 provided on the lower panel 11 is inserted into an insertion hole 13 provided on the lower case 3b to engage with the inner surface of the lower case 3b. 1, and the lower panel 11 is fixed to the frame unit 1 with screws 14. At this time, the card body 4 and the lower case 3b are also fastened and fixed together by some screws 14.

The upper panel 5 is thermocompression-bonded to the frame 1 in the same manner as in the prior art or in the first and second embodiments. The PC card according to the third embodiment assembled as described above is used by inserting the card part into a terminal and connecting it with a connector, but extending one end of the lower panel 11 to provide this extended end. Since the L-shaped projecting piece 12 is engaged with the inner surface of the lower case 3b, even if a load is applied from above to the extended portion 2 protruding from the terminal during use, the upper panel is bent by the load. The extension of the lower panel 11 and the projecting piece 11 can support the force of the upper panel 5 to peel off from the frame 1, so that the upper panel 5 can be prevented from peeling and the frame 1 can be prevented from being damaged.

When a load is applied from below the extended portion 2, for example, when a cord of a mouse is hooked on the extended portion 2, the lower panel 11 is extended by an amount corresponding to the extension of the lower panel 11. Since the distance from the fulcrum is large, the amount of deflection at the end of the lower panel 11 is large. However, according to the third embodiment, even in such a case, the force that causes the lower panel 11 to peel off from the lower case is reduced. It becomes possible to support by the L-shaped projection 12.

Furthermore, the third embodiment can obtain a greater strength by combining the third embodiment with the first or second embodiment, and is extremely useful for a thin device such as a PC card. It will be. In the third embodiment as well, the number of protruding pieces 12 provided on the lower panel 11 is not limited to two as shown, but may be one or three.
The number may be more than one.

[0024]

As described above, according to the present invention, a projecting piece is provided at one end of the upper panel, and this projecting piece is inserted into the insertion hole provided in the extended portion, or is engaged with the inner surface of the extended portion. The upper panel is thermo-compressed to the upper surface of the frame in a state where the card is inserted into the insertion part of the terminal, and the extended part protruding from the terminal is used during use. Even if a load is applied from above, the projections can support the force that the upper panel tends to peel off from the frame due to the bending due to the load, so that the upper panel can be prevented from peeling and the frame can be prevented from being damaged. can get.

Further, according to the present invention, the lower panel is extended to the extended portion side, an L-shaped projection is provided at the extension end thereof, and an insertion hole is provided in the extended portion. By inserting the lower panel into the extended section and screwing the lower panel to the lower side of the frame section, the strength of the extended section can be further improved against the load applied to the extended section. can get.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Frame part 2 Extended part 3a Upper case 3b Lower case 4 Card main body 5 Upper panel 6 Adhesive tape 7 Protrusion piece 8 Receiving hole 9 Protrusion piece 10 Notch part 11 Lower panel 12 Protrusion piece 13 Insertion hole 14 Screw

Claims (5)

[Claims] An upper panel is thermocompression-bonded to an upper surface of a frame portion, a card body is disposed inside the frame portion, and a lower portion of the frame portion is fixed to the card portion. An extended portion integrally provided, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of the terminal, and a PC card used in a state where the extended portion protrudes from the terminal, wherein a protruding piece is provided at one end of the upper panel. A PC card, wherein the projection is provided with a corresponding receiving hole in the extended portion, and the upper panel is thermocompression-bonded to the upper surface of the frame while the projection is inserted into the receiving hole. 2. A card portion comprising an upper panel thermo-compression-bonded to the upper surface of a frame portion, a card body disposed inside the frame portion, and a lower panel fixed to the frame portion; An extended portion integrally provided, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of a terminal, and a PC card used in a state where the extended portion protrudes from the terminal, wherein an L-shaped projection is provided at one end of the upper panel. In addition to the above, a notch communicating with the inner surface of the extended portion is provided in the frame, and the upper panel is mounted in a state where the protruding piece is inserted from the notch and engaged with the inner surface of the extended portion. P which is thermocompression bonded to the upper surface of the frame part
C card. 3. A card portion comprising an upper panel thermo-compression-bonded to the upper surface of a frame portion, a card body disposed inside the frame portion, and a lower panel fixed to the frame portion. An extended portion provided integrally, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of a terminal, and a PC card used in a state where the extended portion protrudes from the terminal, wherein the lower panel is extended to the extended portion side. An L-shaped protruding piece is provided at the extended end thereof, and an insertion hole is provided in the extended portion. The protruding piece is inserted from the insertion hole to engage with the inner surface of the extended portion, and Wherein the panel is fixed to the lower surface of the frame portion with screws.
C card. 4. A card portion comprising an upper panel thermo-compressed to the upper surface of a frame portion, a card body disposed inside the frame portion, and a lower panel fixed to the frame portion; An extended portion integrally provided, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of the terminal, and a PC card used in a state where the extended portion protrudes from the terminal, wherein a protruding piece is provided at one end of the upper panel. A receiving hole corresponding to the protruding piece is provided in the extended portion, and the upper panel is thermocompression-bonded to an upper surface of the frame portion in a state where the protruding piece is inserted into the receiving hole, and the lower panel Is extended toward the extended portion, an L-shaped protruding piece is provided at the extended end, and an insertion hole is provided in the extended portion. The projecting piece is inserted and engaged with the inner surface of the extended portion, and the lower panel is fixed to the lower surface of the frame portion with a screw.
C card. 5. A card portion comprising an upper panel thermocompression-bonded to the upper surface of a frame portion, a card body disposed inside the frame portion, and a lower panel fixed to the frame portion. An extended portion integrally provided, wherein the card portion is inserted into an insertion portion of a terminal, and a PC card used in a state where the extended portion protrudes from the terminal, wherein an L-shaped projection is provided at one end of the upper panel. In addition to the above, a notch communicating with the inner surface of the extended portion is provided in the frame, and the upper panel is mounted in a state where the protruding piece is inserted from the notch and engaged with the inner surface of the extended portion. Thermocompression bonded to the upper surface of the frame portion, and the lower panel is extended to the extended portion side, and an L-shaped projection is provided at the extended end. In both cases, an insertion hole is provided in the extended portion, and the projecting piece is inserted from the insertion hole to engage with the inner surface of the extended portion, and that the lower panel is fixed to the lower surface of the frame portion with a screw. Characteristic P
C card.