Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus in which different components sharing the same hole can be installed. The apparatus includes: an enclosure having a hole; and one type of a board selected from plural types of boards each having mounted thereon or connected thereto either one of plural types of components which interact with the outside via the hole in different manners. The component mounted on or connected to the one type of the board is disposed at such a position in the enclosure that the mounted or connected component faces the outside through the hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus which includes: a card slot into which a portable storage medium such as a card is removably inserted and which accesses the inserted portable storage medium; and an ejection mechanism section which is slidably operated to move the storage medium inserted in the card slot in an eject direction. The ejection mechanism section includes: a sliding member which is in an L-shape in cross section and affects the slot by sliding in a direction in which a ridge of the L shape extends; and an operation member which transmits a sliding operation made thereon to the sliding member in response to the sliding operation, thereby causing the sliding member to slide. This makes it possible to eject a card inserted into the slot while ensuring the strength and avoiding increase in size of components.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus that is made smaller and thinner. The electronic apparatus includes a disk drive and a media slot. The disk drive has an enclosure whose surface is in the shape composed of a first rectangular portion and a second rectangular portion formed on the first rectangular portion. The second rectangular portion is shorter than the first rectangular portion in the lateral direction. The second rectangular portion and the first rectangular portion are aligned on one side of the lateral direction. The media slot is disposed such that it vertically overlaps the first rectangular portion and is laterally aligned with the second rectangular portion.

Abstract: A connector is mounted on a printed circuit board in an enclosure. A member is interposed between the enclosure and the printed circuit board so as to hold the printed circuit board on the enclosure. The member allows change in the attitude of the printed circuit board relative to the enclosure. When the connector is coupled to the other connector, the connector receives a force from the other connector in the electronic apparatus. The force induces the change in the attitude of the connector and the printed circuit board. The change in the attitude in this manner enables consumption of the energy of the force within the member. Generation of stress can be suppressed in a bonding member such as a solder coupling the connector with the printed circuit board, for example. Generation of cracks can be prevented in the solder. Shockproof is improved for the connector.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus and a board assembly which are easy to assemble by increasing their visibility even when a connector is disposed in a position where it is originally difficult to see. The apparatus includes: a board assembly including two circuit boards fixed to each other with predetermined space formed between the circuit boards; a first connector disposed on a surface of one of the circuit boards facing the other one of the circuit boards, the first connector being disposed at one end of the surface; and a second connector connected to an end of a cable and capable of mating with the first connector. The other one of the circuit boards has an indentation for visually observing the first connector at a portion facing the first connector.

Abstract: A second enclosure can be folded over a first enclosure based on the rotation around a rotation axis defined relative to the first enclosure. A protrusion member is guided on the second enclosure along a straight line between first and second positions. A receiving hole is defined in the first enclosure so as to receive the insertion of the protrusion member protruding out of the front or back surface of the second enclosure. Even if one end of the protrusion member collides against the first enclosure during the fold of the second enclosure over the first enclosure, the protrusion member is caused to move. The first enclosure is thus prevented from suffering from damages or scratches over the first enclosure.

Abstract: A rectangular screen is defined on the front surface of a second enclosure coupled to a first enclosure. The second enclosure rotates relative to the first enclosure around a first rotation axis established along a first side of the rectangular screen and around a second rotation axis defined within a plane perpendicular to the first rotation axis. A fingerprint sensor is located on the front surface of the second enclosure outside a second side of the rectangular screen intersecting with the first side. When the second enclosure takes an upright attitude relative to the first enclosure, or when the back surface of the second enclosure is received on the front surface of the first enclosure based on the rotation around the first and second axes, the authentication of fingerprints can reliably can be achieved in a facilitated manner irrespective of the relative position between the first and second enclosures.

Abstract: A cooling device for cooling electronic components mounted on a substrate, comprising a radiating member having a pair of mounting plates formed of a conductive sheet metal member in generally channel shape in cross section and positioned parallel with each other and a connection plate for connecting the pair of mounting plates to each other and a cooling fan mounted on one of the mounting plates of the radiating member, wherein the other of the mounting plates of the radiating member is formed so as to be mountable on the substrate in an abutting state thereof on the electronic components mounted on the substrate.

Abstract: A support member is incorporated in a first enclosure. A rotating member is supported on the support member for relative rotation around a first rotation axis. A second enclosure is coupled to the rotating member for relative rotation around a second rotation axis extending along a plane perpendicular to the first rotation axis. A hinge cap having a predetermined elasticity covers over the rotating member. A protrusion formed on the hinge cap is engaged with the rotating member based on the elasticity of the hinge cap. When the second enclosure is folded over the first enclosure, either the front or back surface of the second enclosure can be received on the front surface of the first enclosure. Even if the user carries the electronic apparatus, the hinge cap is reliably prevented from rattling. Generation of noise can be avoided.

Abstract: A connector is mounted on a printed circuit board in an enclosure. A member is interposed between the enclosure and the printed circuit board so as to hold the printed circuit board on the enclosure. The member allows change in the attitude of the printed circuit board relative to the enclosure. When the connector is coupled to the other connector, the connector receives a force from the other connector in the electronic apparatus. The force induces the change in the attitude of the connector and the printed circuit board. The change in the attitude in this manner enables consumption of the energy of the force within the member. Generation of stress can be suppressed in a bonding member such as a solder coupling the connector with the printed circuit board, for example. Generation of cracks can be prevented in the solder. Shockproof is improved for the connector.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a receiving part formed in the housing and configured to receive a received device. A part of the receiving part has a shield structure whereby electromagnetic interference is prevented from radiating.

Abstract: The electronic equipment according to the present invention is adapted to be operated by an operator in facing positional relationship therewith. This electronic equipment includes a housing accommodating an electronic circuit for operation and a high-frequency circuit for wireless communication related to the operation, and a dielectric antenna connected to the high-frequency circuit. The dielectric antenna is mounted on the rear surface of the housing near a lateral end thereof. Since the electronic circuit for operation and the high-frequency circuit for wireless communication are provided in the housing, it is not necessary to connect a personal computer and a mobile telephone by a cable according to predetermined specifications as in the prior art, so that it is possible to provide electronic equipment which can be easily used as a mobile terminal.

Abstract: A connector mounting structure for connecting a portable type recording connector 61 attached to a substrate, and a guide 62 positioned outside the substrate to hold portable type recording medium connected to the connector 61 in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a main body, a cover unit having a display such as an LCD, and a detecting mechanism for detecting the opening and closing of the cover unit in relation to the main body. The detecting mechanism includes a cam mounted coaxially to and rotating together with a pivot shaft that can rotate together with the cover unit, and a detecting switch mounted to the main body and directly or indirectly actuated by the action of the cam as the cover unit opens and closes to detect the opening and closing of the cover unit.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a main body, a cover unit having a display such as an LCD, and a detecting mechanism for detecting the opening and closing of the cover unit in relation to the main body. The detecting mechanism includes a cam mounted coaxially to and rotating together with a pivot shaft that can rotate together with the cover unit, and a detecting switch mounted to the main body and directly or indirectly actuated by the action of the cam as the cover unit opens and closes to detect the opening and closing of the cover unit.

Abstract: The electronic equipment according to the present invention is adapted to be operated by an operator in facing positional relationship therewith. This electronic equipment includes a housing accommodating an electronic circuit for operation and a high-frequency circuit for wireless communication related to the operation, and a dielectric antenna connected to the high-frequency circuit. The dielectric antenna is mounted on the rear surface of the housing near a lateral end thereof. Since the electronic circuit for operation and the high-frequency circuit for wireless communication are provided in the housing, it is not necessary to connect a personal computer and a mobile telephone by a cable according to predetermined specifications as in the prior art, so that it is possible to provide electronic equipment which can be easily used as a mobile terminal.

Abstract: A battery pack detachably connected to an information processing apparatus, wherein the information processing apparatus includes a body part and a display part supported by the body part and thereby the display part can be opened and closed against the body part, includes a housing part having a hollow part in which a battery can be housed, wherein the hollow part is situated at a position which faces an end part of the display part when the display part is closed.

Abstract: The electronic equipment according to the present invention is adapted to be operated by an operator in facing positional relationship therewith. This electronic equipment includes a housing accommodating an electronic circuit for operation and a high-frequency circuit for wireless communication related to the operation, and a dielectric antenna connected to the high-frequency circuit. The dielectric antenna is mounted on the rear surface of the housing near a lateral end thereof. Since the electronic circuit for operation and the high-frequency circuit for wireless communication are provided in the housing, it is not necessary to connect a personal computer and a mobile telephone by a cable according to predetermined specifications as in the prior art, so that it is possible to provide electronic equipment which can be easily used as a mobile terminal.

Abstract: An information-processing device includes a main body part having an accommodating part, a display part and a removable unit that is detachably attached to the accommodating part. The removable unit has latch detents receivable in latch receiving parts provided on the accommodating part. The information-processing device further includes guide grooves provided on one of the accommodating part and the removable unit and guide rails provided on the other one of the accommodating part and the removable unit. The latch receiving parts are formed on one of the guide grooves and the guide rails and have a height that is substantially equal to a height of the guide rails or a depth of the guide grooves.

Abstract: A battery pack detachably connected to an information processing apparatus, wherein the information processing apparatus includes a body part and a display part supported by the body part and thereby the display part can be opened and closed against the body part, includes a housing part having a hollow part in which a battery can be housed, wherein the hollow part is situated at a position which faces an end part of the display part when the display part is closed.