JP2001084078A - Keyboard device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology enabling an operator to execute key input on a keyboard while flexibly taking a free posture. SOLUTION: A left hand typing array part 1, a right hand typing array part 2 and a ten-key array part 3 can be attached/detached respectively through respective joint parts 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a keyboard device used for a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When inputting information using a conventional keyboard device for a computer, the user is forced to lean forward and close his side.

[0003]

When inputting information using a conventional keyboard device, the user is obliged to lean forward and keep his side closed. Was sometimes accompanied by Also, with the increase in the number of occupations that have to continue working chronically, it has even caused adverse effects on the body.

[0004] With the development of home appliances and entertainments of computers, even when a cordless keyboard using infrared rays or the like is used in a living room or the like, generally, the keyboard is placed on a knee and used, and a tilted forward posture is taken. It was far from being able to work while relaxing because it had to be done.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and to provide a technique capable of performing keyboard input while maintaining a flexible and free posture.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a keyboard device for a computer in which a left-hand type typing portion and a right-hand type typing portion are formed separately. The left-hand arrangement typing portion and the right-hand arrangement typing portion may be integrally joined by a joint mechanism disposed respectively.
In addition, a separate numeric keypad portion can be joined to the left-hand arrangement typing portion and the right-hand arrangement typing portion via a joint mechanism. The electrical connection method of the left-hand arrangement typing portion, the right-hand arrangement typing portion, and the numeric keypad portion may be made by adopting a winding type cord or the like. Further, the input signal may be directly transmitted to the computer apparatus main body by providing signal transmission means in each of the left-hand arrangement typing portion, the right-hand arrangement typing portion, and the numeric keypad portion.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a keyboard device according to the present invention has an arrangement portion for typing with the left hand of a normal keyboard, a left-hand typing arrangement portion 1, and an arrangement portion for typing and inputting with the right hand of a normal keyboard. , A right hand typing arrangement part 2 and a numeric keypad part 3.

In this embodiment, the left-hand layout portion 1 includes a portion normally typed by the left hand on a keyboard, a function key F4 indicated by a key layout, a numeral 5, alphabetical letters T, G, and B keys. It consists of a part arranged on the left side. The right hand arrangement typing portion 2 includes a portion which is normally typed by a right hand on a keyboard, a portion including a function key F5, a numeral 6, alphabet Y, H, and N keys indicated by a key arrangement and arranged on the right side thereof. It is composed of Left hand array typing part 1
In addition, the right-hand arrangement typing portion 2 has a structure in which division and joining can be easily performed by, for example, a joint mechanism 4 by joining a convex portion and a concave portion. The joining method is not limited to this, and various joint means may be adopted.

The numeric keypad portion 3 includes a function key F12, a Back Space, and an
It consists of the parts located to the right of the R, SHIFT, and Ctrl keys. In this embodiment, the ten-key part 3 has a structure that can be easily divided and joined to the right-hand arrangement typing part 2 via the joint mechanism 4.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the extension cord 5 includes a computer device main body (not shown),
The left hand arrangement typing part 1, the right hand arrangement typing part 2, and the numeric keypad part 3 are electrically connected, and the extension cord 5 is provided with the left hand arrangement typing part 1, the right hand arrangement typing part 2, and the numeric keypad part 3. The cord is smoothly extended and stored when the keyboard is divided and joined by the reel-type cord winding mechanism 6 included in the keyboard. The cord winding mechanism 6 is not limited to the reel type, and various types can be adopted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the extension cord 5 makes electrical connection to the computer device via the left-handed typing part 1, the right-handed typing part 2, and the numeric keypad part 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this method. It will not be done. For example, as an electrical connection method to the computer apparatus main body, an attachment for electrically connecting to a keyboard connection terminal is provided, one end of the attachment is connected to the computer apparatus main body, and the other end is a left-hand type typing part 1, a right-hand type typing. It may be directly connected to each of the portion 2 and the numeric keypad portion 3.

On the other hand, the electrical connection method between the computer device main body and the keyboard device is not limited to the extension cord. As shown in FIG. 3, by adopting the signal transmission unit 7, the left hand arrangement typing portion 1 and the right hand The input information may be directly transmitted from the array typing portion 2 and the numeric keypad portion 3 to the computer device. In the above-described embodiment, the left hand arrangement typing part 1, the right hand arrangement typing part 2, and the numeric keypad part 3 are assumed to be composed of three constituent parts. It may consist of parts.

[0012]

According to the present invention, the keyboard position can be set more freely when typing for inputting information by the above configuration. Therefore, according to the present keyboard device, since the left and right positions can be freely set, a more comfortable posture is provided to each of the individuals who use the keyboard device. In addition, when the keyboard device is used in a living room or the like, by arranging a tray and a table on the left and right sides of a chair with armrests, and using it on it, it is possible to work more comfortably and relaxedly. .

The present keyboard device has a joint function and is easy to join as a single unit, so that it can be used as a normal keyboard.

As an example of the mode of division, the left and right keyboards are clearly divided by the respective arrangements of a part for typing input with the left hand and a part for typing input with the right hand, so that the left and right operation parts are clearly distinguished. Therefore, it is also effective for learning the blind touch.

[0015]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the entire keyboard device is connected.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a left-hand arrangement typing portion, a right-hand arrangement typing portion, and a numeric keypad portion separately.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the entire keyboard device having a signal transmission unit in a divided manner.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 Left hand arrangement typing part 2 Right hand arrangement typing part 3 Numeric keypad part 4 Joint mechanism 5 Extension cord 6 Cord winding mechanism 7 Signal transmission unit

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[Submission date] November 22, 1999 (1999.11.
22)

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[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a computer in which at least a left-hand type typing portion and a right-hand type typing portion are formed separately and can be used separately and independently. Keyboard device is provided. The left-hand arrangement typing portion and the right-hand arrangement typing portion are joined together by a joint mechanism arranged respectively, and can be used like a normal keyboard. Also, in the case where a numeric keypad is provided separately, it is only necessary that the keypad can be joined to either the left-hand arrangement typing part or the right-hand arrangement typing part via a joint mechanism. The electrical connection method of the left-hand arrangement typing portion, the right-hand arrangement typing portion, and the numeric keypad portion may be made by adopting a winding type cord or the like. Further, the input signal may be directly transmitted to the computer apparatus main body by providing signal transmission means in each of the left-hand arrangement typing section, the right-hand arrangement typing section, and the numeric keypad section.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A keyboard device for a computer, wherein a left-hand type typing portion and a right-hand type typing portion are configured separately. 2. The computer keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the left-hand arrangement typing portion and the right-hand arrangement typing portion can be joined. 3. The computer keyboard device according to claim 2, wherein a ten-key portion connectable to the left-hand type typing portion or the right-hand type typing portion is provided separately by a joint mechanism. 4. A keyboard device for a computer according to claim 3, wherein the left-hand arrangement typing portion, the right-hand arrangement typing portion, and the numeric keypad portion are electrically connected by a winding cord or the like. 5. The computer keyboard device according to claim 3, wherein each of the left-hand type typing portion, the right-hand type typing portion, and the ten-key portion is provided with signal transmission means, and thereby transmits an input signal to the main body of the computer device.