JP2000226049A - Hinge - Google Patents
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- JP2000226049A JP2000226049A JP11026591A JP2659199A JP2000226049A JP 2000226049 A JP2000226049 A JP 2000226049A JP 11026591 A JP11026591 A JP 11026591A JP 2659199 A JP2659199 A JP 2659199A JP 2000226049 A JP2000226049 A JP 2000226049A
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は携帯型パソコンの蓋
体を支持する場合などに好適なクリック機能を備えたヒ
ンジに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hinge having a click function suitable for supporting a lid of a portable personal computer.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、携帯型パソコンの蓋体を支持する
ヒンジとして、多くの場合、回転基準から＋方向回転、
−方向回転のどちらの方向に対しても一定の摩擦抵抗が
得られるように構成されたものが用いられている。この
ようなヒンジでは、取り付け時に、ヒンジ回転始動位置
を選ぶことなく簡単に取り付けできる長所はある。2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, as a hinge for supporting a lid of a portable personal computer, in many cases, a rotation in a + direction from a rotation reference,
A structure is used in which a constant frictional resistance is obtained in both directions of -direction rotation. Such a hinge has an advantage that the hinge can be easily mounted without selecting a hinge rotation start position.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、蓋体を
取り付けた状態では、特に、蓋体開放時に蓋体の開放限
界位置を操作者に知らせることができず、蓋体を破損す
る虞がある。このため、従来の携帯型パソコンでは、蓋
体のヒンジ以外に蓋体の回転ストップ機構を別に設けて
おり、部品点数が増加してしまう不具合があった。本発
明は前記事情に鑑み案出されたものであって、本発明の
目的は、第１の部材に対して軽量物である第２の部材を
揺動可能に結合する場合に、部品点数を増加を抑えつつ
第２の部材の損傷を防止するようにしたヒンジを提供す
ることにある。However, when the lid is attached, the operator cannot inform the operator of the opening limit position of the lid when the lid is opened, and there is a possibility that the lid may be damaged. For this reason, in the conventional portable personal computer, a rotation stop mechanism of the lid is provided separately in addition to the hinge of the lid, and there is a problem that the number of parts increases. The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the number of parts when a light-weight second member is swingably connected to a first member. An object of the present invention is to provide a hinge which prevents the second member from being damaged while suppressing the increase.
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】前記目的を達成するため
本発明は、第１の部材または第２の部材の一方に取着さ
れた軸部材と、第１の部材または第２の部材の他方に取
着され筒部を有する筒部材とを備え、前記軸部材の軸部
が前記筒部の中心孔に挿入され該中心孔内で軸部が所定
の回動角度範囲内で相対的に回動することで第１の部材
に対して軽量物である第２の部材を揺動可能に結合する
ヒンジであって、前記中心孔に挿入される軸部の部分
に、軸部の半径方向内方に窪んで形成された係合凹部
と、前記中心孔に配設された板ばねと、前記板ばねに形
成され前記中心孔の半径方向内方に付勢された係合突起
とを備え、前記係合凹部と係合突起は係合可能で、係合
した状態で第２の部材を揺動操作する操作者にクリック
感が与えられると共に第１の部材に対する第２の部材の
姿勢が保持されるように構成され、かつ、前記係合凹部
と係合突起とが係合する際に、係合凹部に係合突起が衝
突して第２の部材を揺動操作する操作者に聞こえる程度
の衝突音が発生するように構成されていることを特徴と
する。According to the present invention, there is provided a shaft member mounted on one of a first member and a second member, and the other of the first member and the second member. And a cylindrical member having a cylindrical portion attached to the cylindrical member. The shaft portion of the shaft member is inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion, and the shaft portion relatively rotates within a predetermined rotation angle range in the center hole. A hinge for swingably connecting a second member, which is a lightweight member, to the first member by moving the hinge, wherein a portion of the shaft inserted into the center hole has a radial inside of the shaft. An engagement recess formed to be depressed in the direction, a leaf spring disposed in the center hole, and an engagement projection formed in the leaf spring and urged radially inward of the center hole, The engaging recess and the engaging projection are engageable, and a click feeling is given to an operator who swings the second member in the engaged state. The second member is configured so that the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained, and when the engagement recess engages with the engagement protrusion, the engagement protrusion collides with the engagement recess to cause the second member. Is characterized by generating a collision sound that can be heard by an operator who swings the member.
【０００５】本発明によれば、係合凹部と係合突起とが
係合した状態で第１の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が
保持され、第２の部材の破損を防止できる。さらに、係
合凹部と係合突起とが係合した状態では、第２の部材を
操作する操作者にクリック感が与えられると共に、係合
凹部と係合突起の衝突音が聞こえるので、第２の部材の
操作者は、触感と聴覚の双方から第２の部材が所定の姿
勢になったことを認識でき、第２の部材の破損を防止す
る上でより一層有利となり、また、第２の部材の操作性
を格段と向上することが可能となる。そして、係合凹部
と係合突起は共にヒンジに一体的に設けられるので、部
品点数の増加を抑える上で有利となり、また、省スペー
ス化が図れコンパクト化を図る上でも有利となる。According to the present invention, the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained in a state in which the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion are engaged, and damage to the second member can be prevented. Further, in a state in which the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion are engaged, an operator operating the second member is provided with a click feeling and a collision sound between the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion is heard. The operator of the member can recognize that the second member is in the predetermined posture from both the sense of touch and the sense of hearing, which is even more advantageous in preventing the damage of the second member, and the second member. The operability of the members can be significantly improved. Since the engaging recess and the engaging projection are both provided integrally with the hinge, it is advantageous in suppressing an increase in the number of parts, and is also advantageous in achieving space saving and compactness.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面
を参照して説明する。図１は蓋体を開けた状態における
携帯型パソコンの斜視図、図２はヒンジの斜視図、図３
は軸部およびばね板の斜視図、図４はヒンジの縦断面
図、図５（Ａ）は係合凹部と係合突起が係合していない
状態の横断面図、（Ｂ）は係合凹部と係合突起が係合し
た状態の横断面図を示す。図１において符号１２は携帯
型パソコンを示し、携帯型パソコン１２は、キーボード
などが配設されたパソコン本体１４と、液晶画面が配設
され前記キーボードの部分などを開閉するた蓋体１６と
から構成され、本実施の形態に係るヒンジ１８により、
軽量物である蓋体１６がパソコン本体１４上で揺動可能
（開閉可能）に支持されている。前記ヒンジ１８は、蓋
体１６に取着された軸部材２２と、パソコン本体１４に
取着された筒部材２４と、板ばね２６などを備えてい
る。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable personal computer with a lid opened, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hinge, and FIG.
4 is a perspective view of the shaft portion and the spring plate, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the hinge, FIG. 5A is a transverse sectional view in a state where the engaging recess and the engaging projection are not engaged, and FIG. FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a state where the concave portion and the engaging protrusion are engaged. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 12 denotes a portable personal computer. The portable personal computer 12 is composed of a personal computer body 14 provided with a keyboard and the like, and a lid 16 provided with a liquid crystal screen and opening and closing the keyboard and the like. The hinge 18 according to the present embodiment
A lid 16 which is a lightweight object is swingably supported (openable and closable) on the personal computer body 14. The hinge 18 includes a shaft member 22 attached to the lid 16, a cylindrical member 24 attached to the personal computer body 14, a leaf spring 26, and the like.
【０００７】前記軸部材２２は金属製であり、同一軸心
状に形成された小径部２８０２と大径部２８０４からな
る軸部２８と、前記小径部２８０２に取着された取り付
けフランジ３０とからなる。前記取り付けフランジ３０
にねじ挿通孔３００２が形成され、このねじ挿通孔３０
０２に挿通されたねじにより軸部材２２は蓋体１６に取
着されている。前記大径部２８０４の外周面で小径部２
８０２寄りの端部には、大径部２８０４の半径方向内方
に窪んだ係合凹部３２が形成され、係合凹部３２は本実
施の形態ではＶ字状の溝に形成されている。The shaft member 22 is made of metal and includes a shaft portion 28 having a small diameter portion 2802 and a large diameter portion 2804 formed coaxially and a mounting flange 30 attached to the small diameter portion 2802. Become. The mounting flange 30
The screw insertion hole 3002 is formed in the screw insertion hole 30.
The shaft member 22 is attached to the lid 16 by a screw inserted through 02. The small diameter portion 2 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 2804.
At the end near 802, an engagement recess 32 is formed which is recessed inward in the radial direction of the large diameter portion 2804, and the engagement recess 32 is formed as a V-shaped groove in the present embodiment.
【０００８】前記筒部材２４は金属製であり、筒部３４
と、筒部３４に取着された取り付けフランジ３６とから
なる。前記取り付けフランジ３６にねじ挿通孔３６０２
が形成され、このねじ挿通孔３６０２に挿通されたねじ
により筒部材２４はパソコン本体１４に取着されてい
る。前記筒部３４は前記大径部２８０４が挿入される中
心孔３４０２を有し、大径部２８０４は前記中心孔３４
０２により回転可能に支持されるように構成されてい
る。また、前記中心孔３４０２の内周面の端部には、前
記係合凹部３２に臨むように板ばね収容凹部３４０４が
中心孔３４０２の周方向に所定の長さにわたり延在形成
されている。The cylindrical member 24 is made of metal and has a cylindrical portion 34.
And a mounting flange 36 attached to the cylindrical portion 34. The mounting flange 36 has a screw insertion hole 3602
The cylindrical member 24 is attached to the personal computer body 14 by the screws inserted into the screw insertion holes 3602. The cylindrical portion 34 has a center hole 3402 into which the large diameter portion 2804 is inserted.
02 is rotatably supported. At the end of the inner peripheral surface of the center hole 3402, a leaf spring receiving recess 3404 is formed to extend over a predetermined length in the circumferential direction of the center hole 3402 so as to face the engaging recess 32.
【０００９】前記板ばね２６は前記板ばね収容凹部３４
０４に配設されている。前記板ばね２６はばね鋼板など
から細幅で長い板状に形成された金属製であり、板ばね
２６は、板ばね収容凹部３４０４の底面に取着される基
片２６０２と、基片２６０２から屈曲された第１の片２
６０４と、第１の片２６０４から屈曲された第２の片２
６０６と、第２の片２６０６から屈曲され基片２６０２
の連続状に位置するように延在する自由片２６０８とを
備えている。前記第１の片２６０４と第２の片２６０６
とはＶ字状に形成され、これにより前記係合凹部３２に
係合可能な係合突起４０が形成されている。The leaf spring 26 is provided with the leaf spring receiving recess 34.
04. The leaf spring 26 is made of a metal formed in a narrow and long plate shape from a spring steel plate or the like. The leaf spring 26 includes a base piece 2602 attached to the bottom surface of the leaf spring receiving recess 3404 and a base piece 2602. Bent first piece 2
604 and a second piece 2 bent from the first piece 2604
606 and a base piece 2602 bent from the second piece 2606
And a free piece 2608 extending so as to be located continuously. The first piece 2604 and the second piece 2606
Are formed in a V-shape, whereby an engagement projection 40 engageable with the engagement recess 32 is formed.
【００１０】前記係合突起４０は、図５（Ａ）、（Ｂ）
に示すように、係合凹部３２に係合していない状態で
は、係合突起４０の先端が大径部２８０４の外周面に当
接し、これにより係合突起４０は大径部２８０４の半径
方向内方に常に付勢されるとともに、前記第１の片２６
０４と第２の片２６０６からなる係合突起４０のＶ字の
角度は、係合凹部３２と係合突起４０が係合した状態よ
りも大きくなるように構成されている。また、係合凹部
３２と係合突起４０が係合していない状態から軸部材２
２が回転し、係合凹部３２に係合突起４０が臨んで係合
凹部３２と係合突起４０が係合する際には、蓋体１６を
揺動操作する操作者にクリック感が与えられると共に、
係合凹部３２と係合突起４０とが係合した状態では、パ
ソコン本体１４に対して蓋体１６が起立した開放状態
（開放姿勢）が保持されるように構成されている。な
お、蓋体１６の開放状態から蓋体１６を閉じる方向に所
定値以上の力を加えると、開放状態は解除され、蓋体１
６は無論閉塞される。さらに、係合凹部３２と係合突起
４０が係合する際には、係合凹部３２と係合突起４０が
衝突し、蓋体１６を揺動操作する操作者に聞こえる程度
の衝突音が発生するように、本実施の形態では蓋体１６
の操作者が聞き易いように「カチッ」という高い音の金
属音が発生するように構成されている。[0010] The engaging projections 40 are shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, when not engaged with the engaging recess 32, the tip of the engaging projection 40 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 2804, whereby the engaging projection 40 is moved in the radial direction of the large-diameter portion 2804. While being constantly biased inward, the first piece 26
The angle of the V-shape of the engagement projection 40 composed of the second piece 04 and the second piece 2606 is configured to be larger than the state where the engagement recess 32 and the engagement projection 40 are engaged. Further, the shaft member 2 is moved from a state where the engagement recess 32 and the engagement protrusion 40 are not engaged.
2 rotates, when the engagement protrusion 40 faces the engagement recess 32 and the engagement recess 32 engages with the engagement protrusion 40, a click feeling is given to the operator who swings the lid 16. Along with
When the engagement recess 32 and the engagement protrusion 40 are engaged with each other, the open state (open posture) in which the lid 16 stands up with respect to the personal computer main body 14 is maintained. When a force equal to or more than a predetermined value is applied from the open state of the lid 16 to the direction in which the lid 16 is closed, the open state is released and the lid 1 is closed.
6 is of course closed. Further, when the engagement recesses 32 and the engagement protrusions 40 engage, the engagement recesses 32 and the engagement protrusions 40 collide with each other, generating a collision sound that can be heard by an operator who swings the lid 16. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
It is configured such that a high-pitched metallic sound is generated so that the operator can easily hear it.
【００１１】本実施の形態によれば、係合凹部３２と係
合突起４０とが係合した状態で蓋体１６の開放状態（開
放姿勢）が保持され、開放時における蓋体１６の破損を
防止することが可能となる。さらに、係合凹部３２と係
合突起４０とが係合した状態では、蓋体１６を揺動操作
する操作者にクリック感が与えられると共に、係合凹部
３２と係合突起４０の衝突音が聞こえるので、蓋体１６
の操作者は、触感と聴覚の双方から蓋体１６が開放状態
（開放姿勢）になったことを認識でき、したがって、蓋
体１６の破損を防止する上でより一層有利となり、ま
た、蓋体１６の操作性を格段と向上することも可能とな
る。そして、係合凹部３２と係合突起４０は共にヒンジ
１８内に一体的に設けられているので、従来のようにヒ
ンジとは別に回転ストップ機構を設ける場合に比べて、
部品点数の増加を抑える上でも有利となり、また、省ス
ペース化が図れコンパクト化を図る上でも有利となる。According to the present embodiment, the open state (opening posture) of the lid 16 is maintained in a state in which the engagement recess 32 and the engagement projection 40 are engaged, and damage to the lid 16 at the time of opening is prevented. This can be prevented. Further, when the engagement recess 32 and the engagement projection 40 are engaged with each other, a click feeling is given to the operator who swings the lid 16, and a collision sound between the engagement recess 32 and the engagement projection 40 is generated. I can hear it, so the lid 16
Can recognize that the lid 16 is in the open state (open position) from both the tactile sensation and the auditory sense, and therefore, it is even more advantageous in preventing the lid 16 from being damaged. The operability of 16 can also be significantly improved. Since the engaging recess 32 and the engaging projection 40 are both provided integrally in the hinge 18, compared with the case where a rotation stop mechanism is provided separately from the hinge as in the related art,
This is advantageous in suppressing an increase in the number of parts, and is also advantageous in achieving space saving and compactness.
【００１２】次に、図６を参照して他の実施例について
説明する。図６は係合凹部と係合突起部分の横断面図を
示す。前記実施の形態と同様な箇所、部材に同一の符号
を付して説明すると、この実施の形態では、大径部２８
０４の外周面で周方向に間隔をおいた２箇所にそれぞれ
係合凹部３２Ａ、３２Ｂを形成したものである。そし
て、一方の係合凹部３２Ａと係合突起４０とが係合した
状態で蓋体１６の開放状態（開放姿勢）が保持され、他
方の係合凹部３２Ｂと係合突起４０とが係合した状態で
蓋体１６の閉塞状態が保持されるように構成されてい
る。Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the engagement recess and the engagement protrusion. The same parts and members as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and described.
Engaging recesses 32A and 32B are formed at two locations on the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral surface 04 that are spaced from each other in the circumferential direction. Then, the open state (opening posture) of the lid 16 is held in a state where the one engagement recess 32A and the engagement projection 40 are engaged, and the other engagement recess 32B and the engagement projection 40 are engaged. In this state, the closed state of the lid 16 is maintained.
【００１３】次に、図７を参照して他の実施例について
説明する。図７（Ａ）は係合凹部と一方の係合突起が係
合した状態の横断面図、（Ｂ）は係合凹部と他方の係合
突起が係合した状態の横断面図を示す。この実施の形態
では、前記板ばね２６に二つの係合突起４０Ａ、４０Ｂ
を形成したものである。すなわち、前記板ばね２６は、
板ばね収容凹部３４０４の底面に取着される基片２６０
２と、基片２６０２の両端からそれぞれ屈曲された第１
の片２６０４と、各第１の片２６０４から屈曲された第
２の片２６０６と、各第２の片２６０６から屈曲され基
片２６０２の連続状に位置するように延在する自由片２
６０８とを備えている。そして、一方の係合突起４０Ａ
と係合凹部３２とが係合した状態で蓋体１６の開放状態
（開放姿勢）が保持され、他方の係合突起４０Ｂと係合
凹部３２とが係合した状態で蓋体１６の閉塞状態が保持
されるように構成されている。Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the engaging recess is engaged with one of the engaging projections, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the engaging recess is engaged with the other engaging projection. In this embodiment, the leaf spring 26 has two engaging projections 40A, 40B.
Is formed. That is, the leaf spring 26
Base 260 attached to the bottom surface of leaf spring receiving recess 3404
2 and the first bent from both ends of the base piece 2602, respectively.
Piece 2604, a second piece 2606 bent from each first piece 2604, and a free piece 2 bent from each second piece 2606 and extending so as to be located in a continuous form of the base piece 2602.
608. And one engagement projection 40A
The open state (opening posture) of the lid 16 is maintained in a state in which the lid 16 is engaged with the engagement recess 32, and the closed state of the lid 16 is held in a state in which the other engagement protrusion 40 </ b> B is engaged with the engagement recess 32. Is configured to be held.
【００１４】なお、以上の実施の形態では、軸部２８に
大径部２８０４を設け、この大径部２８０４に係合凹部
３２を形成した場合について説明したが、軸部２８を均
一な直径で形成し、この部分に係合凹部３２を形成する
ことも可能である。また、軸部材２２と筒部材２４との
間に、これら軸部材２２と筒部材２４との相対変位時
に、一定の摩擦抵抗を生じさせる構成を付加するなど任
意である。また、本実施の形態では、第１の部材が携帯
型パソコン１２のパソコン本体１４であり、第２の部材
がパソコン本体１４の蓋体１６である場合について説明
したが、本発明のヒンジの用途はこれに限らず、第２の
部材が軽量物であり第１の部材に対して揺動可能に結合
される全てに適用可能である。In the above embodiment, a case has been described where the large diameter portion 2804 is provided in the shaft portion 28 and the engaging recess 32 is formed in the large diameter portion 2804. However, the shaft portion 28 has a uniform diameter. It is also possible to form the engaging recess 32 in this portion. Further, between the shaft member 22 and the cylindrical member 24, a configuration for generating a constant frictional resistance when the shaft member 22 and the cylindrical member 24 are displaced relative to each other is optional. In the present embodiment, the case where the first member is the personal computer body 14 of the portable personal computer 12 and the second member is the lid 16 of the personal computer body 14 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applicable to everything in which the second member is lightweight and is swingably coupled to the first member.
【００１５】[0015]
【発明の効果】以上の説明で明らかなように本発明は、
第１の部材または第２の部材の一方に取着された軸部材
と、第１の部材または第２の部材の他方に取着され筒部
を有する筒部材とを備え、前記軸部材の軸部が前記筒部
の中心孔に挿入され該中心孔内で軸部が所定の回動角度
範囲内で相対的に回動することで第１の部材に対して軽
量物である第２の部材を揺動可能に結合するヒンジであ
って、前記中心孔に挿入される軸部の部分に、軸部の半
径方向内方に窪んで形成された係合凹部と、前記中心孔
に配設された板ばねと、前記板ばねに形成され前記中心
孔の半径方向内方に付勢された係合突起とを備え、前記
係合凹部と係合突起は係合可能で、係合した状態で第２
の部材を揺動操作する操作者にクリック感が与えられる
と共に第１の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が保持され
るように構成され、かつ、前記係合凹部と係合突起とが
係合する際に、係合凹部に係合突起が衝突して第２の部
材を揺動操作する操作者に聞こえる程度の衝突音が発生
するように構成されている。そのため、第１の部材に対
して軽量物である第２の部材を揺動可能に結合する場合
に、部品点数を増加を抑えつつ第２の部材の損傷を防止
することが可能となる。As is clear from the above description, the present invention
A shaft member attached to one of the first member and the second member; and a tubular member attached to the other of the first member and the second member, the tubular member having a tubular portion. A second member that is lighter than the first member by the portion being inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion and the shaft portion being relatively rotated within a predetermined rotation angle range within the center hole. A hinge portion swingably coupled to the shaft portion, wherein the engaging portion is formed in the portion of the shaft portion inserted into the center hole, the engaging recess portion being recessed inward in the radial direction of the shaft portion, and the hinge portion is disposed in the center hole. A leaf spring, and an engagement projection formed in the leaf spring and urged inward in the radial direction of the center hole, wherein the engagement recess and the engagement projection are engageable and in an engaged state. Second
A click feeling is given to the operator who swings the member, and the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained. In this case, the engagement protrusion collides with the engagement concave portion, so that a collision sound is generated which can be heard by an operator who swings the second member. Therefore, when the light-weight second member is swingably connected to the first member, it is possible to prevent the second member from being damaged while suppressing an increase in the number of components.
【図１】蓋体を開けた状態における携帯型パソコンの斜
視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable personal computer with a cover opened.
【図２】ヒンジの斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hinge.
【図３】軸部およびばね板の斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a shaft portion and a spring plate.
【図４】ヒンジの縦断面図である。FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a hinge.
【図５】（Ａ）は係合凹部と係合突起が係合していない
状態の横断面図、（Ｂ）は係合凹部と係合突起が係合し
た状態の横断面図である。FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of a state in which an engagement recess and an engagement protrusion are not engaged, and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the engagement recess and the engagement protrusion are engaged.
【図６】他の実施の形態に係るヒンジの説明図で、係合
凹部と係合突起部分の横断面図である。FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a hinge according to another embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view of an engagement recess and an engagement protrusion.
【図７】他の実施の形態に係るヒンジの説明図で、
（Ａ）は係合凹部と一方の係合突起が係合した状態の横
断面図、（Ｂ）は係合凹部と他方の係合突起が係合した
状態の横断面図である。FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of a hinge according to another embodiment,
(A) is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the engagement recess and one of the engagement protrusions are engaged, and (B) is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the engagement recess and the other engagement protrusion are engaged.
１２……携帯型パソコン、１４……パソコン本体、１６
……蓋体、１８……ヒンジ、２２……軸部材、２４……
筒部材、２６……板ばね、２８……軸部、２８０２……
小径部、２８０４……大径部、３２，３２Ａ，３２Ｂ…
…係合凹部、３４……筒部、３４０２……中心孔、４
０，４０Ａ，４０Ｂ……係合突起。12: Portable personal computer, 14: Personal computer body, 16
... Lid, 18 Hinge, 22 Shaft member, 24
Tube member, 26: leaf spring, 28: shaft portion, 2802 ...
Small diameter part, 2804 ... Large diameter part, 32, 32A, 32B ...
... Engagement recess, 34, cylindrical part, 3402, central hole, 4
0, 40A, 40B ... engagement projections.
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【手続補正書】[Procedure amendment]
【提出日】平成１１年１２月１７日（１９９９．１２．
１７）[Submission date] December 17, 1999 (1999.12.
17)
【手続補正１】[Procedure amendment 1]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】特許請求の範囲[Correction target item name] Claims
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【特許請求の範囲】[Claims]
【請求項４】 前記第１の部材は携帯型パソコンのキー
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合凹部と係合突起とが係合した状態で前記蓋
体の開放状態が形成されることを特徴とする請求項１乃
至３に何れか１項記載のヒンジ。 Wherein a first member is PC to a portable computer keyboard is arranged, the second member is a lid of the personal computer in which a liquid crystal screen is arranged, the locking The hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the open state of the lid is formed in a state in which the mating concave portion and the engagement projection are engaged.
【請求項５】 前記第１の部材は携帯型パソコンのキー
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合凹部は前記軸部の周方向に間隔をおいて二
つ設けられ、前記二つのうちの一方の係合凹部と係合突
起とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の開放状態が形成され、
前記二つのうちの他方の係合凹部と係合突起とが係合し
た状態で前記蓋体の閉塞状態が形成されることを特徴と
する請求項１乃至３に何れか１項記載のヒンジ。 Wherein said first member is a PC that a portable computer keyboard is arranged, the second member is a lid of the personal computer in which a liquid crystal screen is arranged, the locking Two engagement recesses are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion, and an open state of the lid is formed in a state where one of the two engagement recesses and the engagement projections are engaged,
The hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the closed state of the lid is formed in a state in which the other one of the two engagement recesses and the engagement protrusion are engaged.
【請求項６】 前記第１の部材は携帯型パソコンのキー
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合突起は前記軸部の周方向に間隔をおいて臨
むように二つ設けられ、前記二つのうちの一方の係合突
起と係合凹部とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の開放状態が
形成され、前記二つのうちの他方の係合突起と係合凹部
とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の閉塞状態が形成されるこ
とを特徴とする請求項１乃至３に何れか１項記載のヒン
ジ。 Wherein said first member is a PC that a portable computer keyboard is arranged, the second member is a lid of the personal computer in which a liquid crystal screen is arranged, the locking Two engaging projections are provided so as to face at an interval in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion, and the open state of the lid body is in a state in which one of the two engaging projections and the engaging concave portion is engaged. is formed, any one claim 1 to 3 and the other engaging projection and the engaging recess of said two characterized in that the closed state of the lid in engagement is formed Hinges.
【手続補正２】[Procedure amendment 2]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】０００１[Correction target item name] 0001
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は携帯型パソコンの蓋
体を支持する場合などに好適なヒンジに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hinge suitable for supporting a lid of a portable personal computer.
【手続補正３】[Procedure amendment 3]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】０００４[Correction target item name] 0004
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】前記目的を達成するため
本発明は、第１の部材または第２の部材の一方に取着さ
れた軸部材と、第１の部材または第２の部材の他方に取
着され筒部を有する筒部材とを備え、前記軸部材の軸部
が前記筒部の中心孔に挿入され該中心孔内で軸部が所定
の回動角度範囲内で相対的に回動することで第１の部材
に対して軽量物である第２の部材を揺動可能に結合する
ヒンジであって、前記中心孔に挿入される軸部の部分
に、軸部の半径方向内方に窪んで形成された係合凹部
と、前記中心孔に配設された板ばねと、前記板ばねに形
成され前記中心孔の半径方向内方に付勢された係合突起
とを備え、前記係合凹部と係合突起は係合可能で、係合
した状態で第１の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が保持
されるように構成され、前記板ばねは、中心孔に取着さ
れる基片と、基片から屈曲された第１の片と、第１の片
から屈曲された第２の片とを備え、前記係合突起は前記
第１の片と第２の片によりＶ字状に形成され、前記係合
凹部と係合突起が係合していない状態では、前記係合突
起の先端が軸部の外周面に当接し、前記第１の片と第２
の片により形成されるＶ字の角度は、前記係合凹部と係
合突起が係合した状態よりも大きくなるように構成され
ていることを特徴とする。According to the present invention, there is provided a shaft member mounted on one of a first member and a second member, and the other of the first member and the second member. And a cylindrical member having a cylindrical portion attached to the cylindrical member. The shaft portion of the shaft member is inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion, and the shaft portion relatively rotates within a predetermined rotation angle range in the center hole. A hinge for swingably connecting a second member, which is a lightweight member, to the first member by moving the hinge, wherein a portion of the shaft inserted into the center hole has a radial inside of the shaft. An engagement recess formed to be depressed in the direction, a leaf spring disposed in the center hole, and an engagement projection formed in the leaf spring and urged radially inward of the center hole, The engagement recess and the engagement protrusion are engageable, and are configured such that the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained in the engaged state. The leaf spring includes a base piece attached to a center hole, a first piece bent from the base piece, and a second piece bent from the first piece. The first piece and the second piece are formed in a V-shape, and in a state where the engagement recess and the engagement projection are not engaged, the tip of the engagement projection abuts the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion, The first piece and the second
The angle of the V-shape formed by the pieces is configured to be larger than the state in which the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion are engaged.
【手続補正４】[Procedure amendment 4]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】０００５[Correction target item name] 0005
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【０００５】本発明によれば、係合凹部と係合突起とが
係合した状態で第１の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が
保持され、第２の部材の破損を防止できる。そして、係
合凹部と係合突起は共にヒンジに一体的に設けられるの
で、部品点数の増加を抑える上で有利となり、また、省
スペース化が図れコンパクト化を図る上でも有利とな
る。According to the present invention, the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained in a state in which the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion are engaged, and damage to the second member can be prevented. Since the engaging recess and the engaging projection are both provided integrally with the hinge, it is advantageous in suppressing an increase in the number of parts, and is also advantageous in achieving space saving and compactness.
【手続補正５】[Procedure amendment 5]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】００１１[Correction target item name] 0011
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【００１１】本実施の形態によれば、係合凹部３２と係
合突起４０とが係合した状態で蓋体１６の開放状態（開
放姿勢）が保持され、開放時における蓋体１６の破損を
防止することが可能となる。そして、係合凹部３２と係
合突起４０は共にヒンジ１８内に一体的に設けられてい
るので、従来のようにヒンジとは別に回転ストップ機構
を設ける場合に比べて、部品点数の増加を抑える上でも
有利となり、また、省スペース化が図れコンパクト化を
図る上でも有利となる。さらに、係合凹部３２と係合突
起４０とが係合した状態では、蓋体１６を揺動操作する
操作者にクリック感が与えられると共に、係合凹部３２
と係合突起４０の衝突音が聞こえるので、蓋体１６の操
作者は、触感と聴覚の双方から蓋体１６が開放状態（開
放姿勢）になったことを認識でき、したがって、蓋体１
６の破損を防止する上でより一層有利となり、また、蓋
体１６の操作性を格段と向上することも可能となる。According to the present embodiment, the open state (opening posture) of the lid 16 is maintained in a state in which the engagement recess 32 and the engagement projection 40 are engaged, and damage to the lid 16 at the time of opening is prevented. This can be prevented. Since the engaging recess 32 and the engaging protrusion 40 are both provided integrally in the hinge 18, the increase in the number of parts is suppressed as compared with the conventional case where a rotation stop mechanism is provided separately from the hinge. This is also advantageous in terms of space saving and space saving. Further, when the engagement recesses 32 and the engagement protrusions 40 are engaged with each other, a click feeling is given to the operator who swings the lid 16 and the engagement recesses 32 are provided.
The operator of the lid 16 can recognize that the lid 16 is in the open state (open posture) from both the tactile sensation and the auditory sense, so that the lid 1 can be recognized.
6 can be further prevented, and the operability of the lid 16 can be significantly improved.
【手続補正６】[Procedure amendment 6]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】００１５[Correction target item name] 0015
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【００１５】[0015]
【発明の効果】以上の説明で明らかなように本発明は、
第１の部材または第２の部材の一方に取着された軸部材
と、第１の部材または第２の部材の他方に取着され筒部
を有する筒部材とを備え、前記軸部材の軸部が前記筒部
の中心孔に挿入され該中心孔内で軸部が所定の回動角度
範囲内で相対的に回動することで第１の部材に対して軽
量物である第２の部材を揺動可能に結合するヒンジであ
って、前記中心孔に挿入される軸部の部分に、軸部の半
径方向内方に窪んで形成された係合凹部と、前記中心孔
に配設された板ばねと、前記板ばねに形成され前記中心
孔の半径方向内方に付勢された係合突起とを備え、前記
係合凹部と係合突起は係合可能で、係合した状態で第１
の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が保持されるように構
成され、前記板ばねは、中心孔に取着される基片と、基
片から屈曲された第１の片と、第１の片から屈曲された
第２の片とを備え、前記係合突起は前記第１の片と第２
の片によりＶ字状に形成され、前記係合凹部と係合突起
が係合していない状態では、前記係合突起の先端が軸部
の外周面に当接し、前記第１の片と第２の片により形成
されるＶ字の角度は、前記係合凹部と係合突起が係合し
た状態よりも大きくなるように構成されていることを特
徴とする。そのため、第１の部材に対して軽量物である
第２の部材を揺動可能に結合する場合に、部品点数を増
加を抑えつつ第２の部材の損傷を防止することが可能と
なる。As is clear from the above description, the present invention
A shaft member attached to one of the first member and the second member; and a tubular member attached to the other of the first member and the second member, the tubular member having a tubular portion. A second member that is lighter than the first member by the portion being inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion and the shaft portion being relatively rotated within a predetermined rotation angle range within the center hole. A hinge portion swingably coupled to the shaft portion, wherein the engaging portion is formed in the portion of the shaft portion inserted into the center hole, the engaging recess portion being recessed inward in the radial direction of the shaft portion, and the hinge portion is disposed in the center hole. A leaf spring, and an engagement projection formed in the leaf spring and urged inward in the radial direction of the center hole, wherein the engagement recess and the engagement projection are engageable and in an engaged state. First
The leaf spring is configured so that the posture of the second member with respect to the member is maintained, the leaf spring includes a base piece attached to the center hole, a first piece bent from the base piece, and a first piece. And a second piece bent from the first piece, and the engagement protrusion is provided between the first piece and the second piece.
In a state where the engaging recess and the engaging projection are not engaged, the tip of the engaging projection abuts on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion, and the first piece and the first piece are formed. The angle of the V-shape formed by the two pieces is configured to be larger than the state in which the engaging recess and the engaging projection are engaged. Therefore, when the light-weight second member is swingably connected to the first member, it is possible to prevent the second member from being damaged while suppressing an increase in the number of components.
Claims (9)
着された軸部材と、 第１の部材または第２の部材の他方に取着され筒部を有
する筒部材とを備え、 前記軸部材の軸部が前記筒部の中心孔に挿入され該中心
孔内で軸部が所定の回動角度範囲内で相対的に回動する
ことで第１の部材に対して軽量物である第２の部材を揺
動可能に結合するヒンジであって、 前記中心孔に挿入される軸部の部分に、軸部の半径方向
内方に窪んで形成された係合凹部と、 前記中心孔に配設された板ばねと、 前記板ばねに形成され前記中心孔の半径方向内方に付勢
された係合突起とを備え、 前記係合凹部と係合突起は係合可能で、係合した状態で
第２の部材を揺動操作する操作者にクリック感が与えら
れると共に第１の部材に対する第２の部材の姿勢が保持
されるように構成され、 かつ、前記係合凹部と係合突起とが係合する際に、係合
凹部に係合突起が衝突して第２の部材を揺動操作する操
作者に聞こえる程度の衝突音が発生するように構成され
ている、 ことを特徴とするヒンジ。A shaft member attached to one of the first member and the second member; and a tubular member attached to the other of the first member and the second member, the tubular member having a tubular portion. The shaft portion of the shaft member is inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion, and the shaft portion relatively rotates within a predetermined rotation angle range in the center hole, thereby being lighter than the first member. A hinge for swingably coupling a second member, wherein an engaging concave portion formed in a portion of the shaft portion inserted into the center hole so as to be depressed inward in a radial direction of the shaft portion; A leaf spring disposed in the hole, and an engagement projection formed in the leaf spring and biased inward in the radial direction of the center hole, wherein the engagement recess and the engagement projection are engageable, A click feeling is given to the operator who swings the second member in the engaged state, and the posture of the second member with respect to the first member is maintained. When the engaging recess engages with the engaging protrusion, the engaging protrusion collides with the engaging recess and is audible to an operator who swings the second member. A hinge configured to generate a collision sound.
分には、前記軸部よりも大きい外径の大径部が形成さ
れ、前記係合凹部は前記大径部に形成されていることを
特徴とする請求項１記載のヒンジ。2. A large-diameter portion having an outer diameter larger than that of the shaft portion is formed in a portion where the shaft portion is inserted into a center hole of the cylindrical portion, and the engaging recess is formed in the large-diameter portion. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the hinge is provided.
前記係合突起は前記Ｖ字状の溝に係合可能なＶ字状に形
成されていることを特徴とする請求項１または２記載の
ヒンジ。3. The engaging recess is formed in a V-shaped groove,
The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the engagement protrusion is formed in a V-shape capable of engaging with the V-shaped groove.
と、基片から屈曲された第１の片と、第１の片から屈曲
された第２の片とを備え、前記Ｖ字状は第１の片と第２
の片により形成されていることを特徴とする請求項３記
載のヒンジ。4. The leaf spring includes a base piece attached to a center hole, a first piece bent from the base piece, and a second piece bent from the first piece. The V shape is the first piece and the second piece
4. The hinge according to claim 3, wherein the hinge is formed by the following pieces.
い状態では、前記係合突起の先端が大径部の外周面に当
接し、前記第１の片と第２の片により形成されるＶ字の
角度は、前記係合凹部と係合突起が係合した状態よりも
大きくなるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求
項４記載のヒンジ。5. In a state in which the engaging recess and the engaging projection are not engaged, the tip of the engaging projection abuts on the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion, and the first piece and the second piece form The hinge according to claim 4, wherein an angle of the formed V-shape is configured to be larger than a state in which the engagement concave portion and the engagement protrusion are engaged.
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合凹部と係合突起とが係合した状態で前記蓋
体の開放状態が形成されることを特徴とする請求項１乃
至５に何れか１項記載のヒンジ。6. The first member is a personal computer body on which a keyboard of a portable personal computer is disposed, and the second member is a lid of the personal computer body on which a liquid crystal screen is disposed. The hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the open state of the lid is formed in a state where the mating concave portion and the engaging projection are engaged.
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合凹部は前記軸部の周方向に間隔をおいて二
つ設けられ、前記二つのうちの一方の係合凹部と係合突
起とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の開放状態が形成され、
前記二つのうちの他方の係合凹部と係合突起とが係合し
た状態で前記蓋体の閉塞状態が形成されることを特徴と
する請求項１乃至５に何れか１項記載のヒンジ。7. The first member is a personal computer main body on which a keyboard of a portable personal computer is disposed, and the second member is a lid of the personal computer main body on which a liquid crystal screen is disposed. Two engagement recesses are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion, and an open state of the lid is formed in a state where one of the two engagement recesses and the engagement projections are engaged,
The hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the closed state of the lid is formed in a state where the other one of the two engagement recesses and the engagement protrusion are engaged.
ボードなどが配設されたパソコン本体であり、第２の部
材は液晶画面が配設された前記パソコン本体の蓋体であ
り、前記係合突起は前記軸部の周方向に間隔をおいて臨
むように二つ設けられ、前記二つのうちの一方の係合突
起と係合凹部とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の開放状態が
形成され、前記二つのうちの他方の係合突起と係合凹部
とが係合した状態で前記蓋体の閉塞状態が形成されるこ
とを特徴とする請求項１乃至５に何れか１項記載のヒン
ジ。8. The first member is a personal computer body provided with a keyboard of a portable personal computer, and the second member is a lid of the personal computer body provided with a liquid crystal screen. Two engaging projections are provided so as to face at an interval in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion, and the open state of the lid body is in a state in which one of the two engaging projections and the engaging concave portion is engaged. The closed state of the lid is formed in a state where the lid is formed and the other one of the two engagement projections and the engagement recess are engaged with each other. 6. Hinges.
あり、前記衝突音は金属音であることを特徴とする請求
項１乃至８に何れか１項記載のヒンジ。9. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein both the engaging recess and the engaging protrusion are made of metal, and the collision sound is a metal sound.
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