JP3324545B2 - Information processing apparatus having anti-theft lock structure - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus such as a portable computer which is easy to carry and requires an anti-theft lock.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information processing apparatus such as a portable computer has an advantage that it can be easily carried and used in various places.
It has various anti-theft structures. On the other hand, some are waterproof so as to prevent rainwater or the like from entering when used outdoors.

FIG. 3 shows an internal configuration of an information processing apparatus having a conventional anti-theft lock structure. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the information processing apparatus main body viewed from a side, and FIG. 3B is a plan view. In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a lower housing of the information processing apparatus main body, which forms an upper housing 32 and a box 30. Reference numeral 31a denotes an anti-theft lock hole arranged on the side surface of the lower housing 31.
3 is inserted. 31b is a partition wall provided on the lower housing 31, and 32a is a partition wall provided on the upper housing 32. Further, a drain hole 31c is provided in a portion of the bottom surface of the lower housing 31 surrounded by the partition wall 31b. Further, inside the box 30, unit parts 35 such as a circuit board 34 and a hard disk drive are stored.

In the information processing apparatus configured as described above, in order to prevent the information processing apparatus from being stolen, a key 33 is inserted through the anti-theft lock hole 31a and locked. Key 3
3 is connected to a cable, which is fixed to a desk or the like. Further, when the information processing apparatus is used in an environment where rainwater or the like easily enters, water entering through the anti-theft lock hole 31a is blocked by the partition walls 31b and 32a, and unit components such as the circuit board 34 and the hard disk drive. 35 does not penetrate into the inside of the box 30 in which
c to the outside of the lower housing 31.

[0005]

However, in an information processing apparatus having such a lock structure, the provision of a partition wall for waterproofing not only complicates the shape of the lower housing but also makes the partition wall have a complicated shape. The enclosed portion becomes a dead space and hinders miniaturization of the device.

The present invention provides an information processing apparatus having a lock structure for preventing theft in which water entering through a lock hole is prevented from entering the inside of the apparatus and a dead space is eliminated from a partition space around the lock hole. The purpose is to do.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve this problem, the present invention relates to an upper housing forming a box of an information processing apparatus main body.
And to fasten the lower housing, from the bottom side of the lower housing
Screws to be inserted and screw holes for the screws to penetrate
And a partition wall provided around the screw hole.
Anti-theft lock provided on the housing and provided on the side of the box
So that the hole penetrates into the partition wall from the side of the box
It is arranged .

According to the present invention, an information processing apparatus having a lock structure for preventing theft in which water entering through the lock hole is prevented from entering the inside of the apparatus and a dead space is eliminated from a partition space around the lock hole. Is obtained.

[0009]

[0010]

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to an upper housing and a lower housing forming a box, a unit component housed inside the box, An information processing device having a lock hole for preventing theft on a side surface,
To fasten the upper housing and the lower housing, a screw inserted from the bottom side of the lower housing, a screw hole for the screw to penetrate, and a partition wall provided around the screw hole An information processing apparatus having an anti-theft lock structure, provided in the lower housing, wherein the anti-theft lock hole penetrates into the partition wall from a side surface of the box body. It has such an effect. That is, with this configuration, the water that has entered through the antitheft lock hole moves along the partition wall toward the bottom surface and is discharged to the outside of the lower housing. Further, a screw insertion portion for fastening the lower housing and the upper housing can be arranged in a space formed by the side surface of the box and the partition wall. As a result, the lock hole for theft prevention can be waterproofed without making the partition space around the lock hole for theft prevention a dead space.

[0012] The invention described in claim 2 of the present invention is defined by the claims.
1. The information processing apparatus having the anti-theft lock structure according to 1 above, wherein the anti-theft lock hole and the screw hole are orthogonal to each other, and have the following operations.
In other words, with this configuration, the tip of the key inserted from the anti-theft lock hole intersects with the insertion / extraction direction of the screw for fastening the upper housing and the lower housing, so that the screw cannot be loosened with the key attached. That is, it is possible to prevent theft of a unit component such as a hard disk drive stored in the box.

[0013] The invention described in claim 3 of the present invention is defined by the claims.
(1 ) The information processing apparatus having the anti-theft lock structure according to ( 1), wherein the anti-theft lock hole does not penetrate into the inside of the box by the partition wall. It moves along the wall toward the bottom surface, is discharged to the outside of the lower housing, and has the effect of not entering the inside of the box.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a plan view of an information processing apparatus having an anti-theft lock structure according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a lower housing of the information processing apparatus main body, which forms an upper housing 2 and a box 3. Reference numeral 1a denotes a C surface provided at a ridge line where the side surfaces 1b and 1c of the lower housing 1 intersect. C surface 1a
Is provided with an anti-theft lock hole 1d, into which the key 4 is inserted. 1e is a partition wall provided on the lower housing 1. A screw hole 1g is provided on the top surface 1f surrounded by the partition wall 1e.
The screw 5 is inserted and screwed to a boss 2 a provided on the upper housing 2 to fasten the lower housing 1 and the upper housing 2. Further, inside the box 3, unit components 7 such as a circuit board 6 and a hard disk drive are stored.

In the information processing apparatus configured as described above, when the information processing apparatus is to be protected from theft, the key 4 is inserted into the antitheft lock hole 1d and locked. A cable is connected to the key 4, and this is fixed to a desk or the like. Further, when the information processing apparatus is used in an environment where rainwater or the like easily enters, water entering through the anti-theft lock hole 1d is blocked by the partition wall 1e, and the unit components 7 such as the circuit board 6 and the hard disk drive are removed. It does not enter the inside of the box 3 to be stored.

Here, a space surrounded by a partition wall 1e provided to prevent water entering from the anti-theft lock hole 1d from entering the inside of the box is screwed to the lower housing 1 and the upper housing 2. Can be shared as space for
It does not become a dead space. Further, since the anti-theft lock hole 1d is provided on the C surface of the ridge of the box, the key 4 can be attached to the corner of the corner of the information processing device body in a state inclined from the side, and the connector is installed. It is possible to increase the area of the side surface of the lower housing that can be used for example. Further, in the present embodiment, the lock hole 1d for anti-theft and the screw hole 1g are orthogonal to each other, and the key 4 is inserted into the lock hole 1d for the anti-theft.
When the screw is inserted and the key is locked, the screw 5 cannot be turned because the tip of the key 4 is in the way when the driver is inserted into the space surrounded by the partition wall 1e. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the lower housing 1 and the upper housing 2 from being separated from each other while the anti-theft lock is applied. In this way, it is possible to prevent the danger that the hard disk drive or the like containing important information inside is stolen.

As a result, the waterproof function and the anti-theft lock structure can be realized without forming a dead space, so that a compact information processing apparatus can be provided. Further, by locking, it is possible to disassemble the lower housing so that the internal important parts cannot be taken out, so that an information processing apparatus having a safer anti-theft lock structure can be provided.

[0019]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent water entering from the anti-theft lock hole from entering the inside of the apparatus, and at the same time, to make the partition space around the anti-theft lock hole a dead space. Thus, a lock structure for preventing theft can be obtained, and the following advantageous effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the present invention, since the dead space inside the information processing apparatus can be reduced, the apparatus can be downsized. In addition, since the lower housing and the upper housing cannot be disassembled in the locked state, it is possible to provide an anti-theft lock structure with higher safety performance. Further, since the key is mounted on the C-plane at the corner of the lower housing, it is advantageous in that the area of the side surface of the lower housing that can be used for installing a connector or the like can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an information processing apparatus having a lock structure for preventing theft according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from a bottom surface;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the information processing apparatus having the anti-theft lock structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the side;

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of an information processing apparatus having a conventional anti-theft lock structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Lower housing 1a C surface 1d Anti-theft lock hole 1e Partition wall 1g Screw hole 2 Upper housing 4 Key 5 Screw

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A and housing and the lower housing for the formation of the box body, and the unit components to be housed inside the box body, the information processing apparatus arranged and Security lock hole on a side surface of the box body In order to fasten the upper housing and the lower housing, a screw inserted from the bottom side of the lower housing, a screw hole through which the screw passes, and a screw hole are provided around the screw hole. An information processing apparatus having an anti-theft lock structure, wherein a partition wall is provided in the lower housing, and the anti-theft lock hole penetrates into the partition wall from a side surface of the box. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-theft lock hole and the screw hole are orthogonal to each other. 3. An information processing apparatus having an anti-theft lock structure according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-theft lock hole does not penetrate into the inside of the box by the partition wall.