JP2001125501A - Information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information display device which enables a user to easily make operation even when the user carries luggage, etc. SOLUTION: A display 16 of a front plate 5 is provided with a top plate 11 elongating forward at a prescribed point below the display to enable even the user carrying the luggage, etc., to place the luggage, etc., on the top plate 11 and therefore not only the user is able to easily operate the information display device 1 but the user is not required to place the luggage, etc., on a floor surface and consequently, the contamination and robbery of the luggage is substantially prevented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a box-shaped information display device used on a floor or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An information display device has been conventionally used for an unmanned reception system, a cash accounting system, and the like. An unmanned reception system as an example will be described. As shown in FIG. By operating the operation buttons and the like displayed on the display of the installed information display device 01 according to the guide, the information is transmitted to the host computer 02 on the office side, and the host computer 02 performs a predetermined process, The telephone set 04 can be called via the telephone exchange 03 as appropriate, and is very useful because reception is possible without arranging a resident person at the reception.

[0003]

However, when a user tries to access the information display device 01, there is no place to store baggage or the like, so that there is a problem that it is difficult to operate the information display device 01. If the baggage is placed on the floor, the baggage may be dirty, and there is a risk that the baggage may be stolen because no staff is present at the reception.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information display device which can be easily operated even if a user has baggage or the like. .

[0005]

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a box-shaped information display device having a display at an upper portion thereof, wherein the box-shaped information display device has a front plate provided at a predetermined position below the display. , A top plate extending forward is provided. According to this feature, by providing the top plate extending forward at a predetermined position below the display on the front panel, even when the user has baggage, the baggage can be placed on the top plate. In addition to being able to easily operate the information display device, there is no need to place baggage or the like on the floor, so that baggage is less likely to be soiled or stolen.

In the information display device according to the present invention, the front plate includes:
An upper surface thereof is inclined so as to face obliquely upward, and a vertical surface where the lower part of the inclined surface is substantially vertical, and the display unit of the display faces obliquely upward along the inclined surface. It is preferable to be installed as follows. According to this configuration, the display is inclined obliquely upward, which is the direction of the user's line of sight, and the top plate is expanded below the display, so that the user can simultaneously view the display and the top plate. The operability is improved because the display can be operated and viewed while operating the device installed on the top plate.

In the information display device according to the present invention, it is preferable that the top plate is supported by a frame member supporting the front plate via a bracket. If you do this,
Since the top plate is supported by the relatively robust frame member supporting the front plate via the bracket, the support strength of the top plate is improved.

It is preferable that the information display device of the present invention is formed to be wider than the left and right width of the box-shaped information display device. In this way, not only can the space on the top plate be used more widely, but if the baggage is placed on the left and right ends on the top plate, the baggage is less likely to hinder the operation.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an external view of an information display device 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. A side view in which the display device 1 is partially exploded is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the information display device 1 is attached so as to cover a frame member 2 formed in a box shape supported on a floor surface by legs 3 and a periphery thereof. A main body is formed by a front plate including a display cover 7, an upper front plate 5, and a lower front plate 8, a side plate 4, and a rear plate 6.

A liquid crystal display 16 having a touch panel function is provided above the internal space of the main body so that the display surface is exposed to the outside.
A network client (hereinafter, NC) 18 is provided at a lower portion, and a signal output by operating an operation button displayed on the screen of the display 16 is installed outside through the touch panel control device 16a and the NC 18. Is transmitted to a host computer (not shown). The called party can be answered by the telephone 19 placed on the top 11. Therefore, reception can be performed without arranging resident personnel at the reception.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame member 2 has a pair of left and right front frame members 2a having an inclined portion 2d whose upper part is inclined rearward, a pair of left and right rear frame members 2b, Frame members 2a, 2
The frame member 2 is formed in a box shape by a reinforcing rod 2c connecting predetermined portions of the frame member 2, and is supported upright by legs 3 fixed so as to protrude forward and backward from a lower portion of the frame member 2. Further, side plates 4 are fixed to the left and right side surfaces of the frame member 2, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display cover 7 is formed with downward locking claws 7a on the right and left sides of the rear surface thereof, and these locking claws 7a are attached to the inclined portions 2d of the front frame member 2a. The frame member 2 is attached so as to cover an upper portion of the front surface thereof by engaging with a locking hole formed on the front surface of the frame member 2.

A flange 7b is provided below the display cover 7 to abut the front surface of the front frame member 2a. The display cover 7 can be bolted to the frame member 2 via the flange 7b. ing.

As shown in FIG. 1, a window hole 7c having substantially the same shape as the display section of the display 16 is provided on the front surface of the display cover 7.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display 16 has a rear frame via a display support member 14 such that the outer peripheral portion of the display portion contacts the inner edge of the window hole 7c of the display cover 7. It is bolted to the upper part of the member 2b.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper front plate 5 is provided with a plurality of vertically downward locking claws 5a on the right and left sides of the rear surface thereof. The frame member 2 is attached so as to cover an upper portion of the front surface of the frame member 2 by engaging with a locking hole formed on the front surface of the frame member 2a.

As shown in FIG. 3, notches 5b are formed at predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the upper front plate 5, and when the upper front plate 5 is attached to the frame member 2, a locking hole to be described later is formed. 2 g are exposed on the front. Further, a front frame member 2 is provided inside a lower portion of the upper front plate 5.
A flange portion 5c is provided in contact with the inner side surface of the frame a, and the upper front plate 5 can be bolted to the frame member 2 via the flange portion 5c.

As shown in FIG. 1, the top plate 11 is formed so that the left-right width is wider than the left-right width of the main body of the information display device 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 10 is fixed with a fixing screw 10b.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 10 has a plurality of downwardly extending engaging claws 10a at its rear end in the vertical direction, and these engaging claws 10a are formed on the front surface of the front frame member 2a. As shown in FIG. 1, the top plate 11 is
To be mounted in front of the

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the lower front plate 8 is formed with downward locking claws 8a formed on the lower left and right sides of the lower surface thereof. A lock 9 having a locking piece 9b that slides outward through a cylinder is provided, and a locking claw 8a is engaged with a locking hole 2e formed on the front surface of the front frame member 2a. When the lock 9 is operated in this state, the locking piece 9b is locked in the locking hole 2f formed in the inner surface of the front frame member 2a, and the locking claw 8a is locked.
e, the lower front plate 8 is detachably attached to the lower front surface of the frame member 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rear plate 6 engages a plurality of downward locking claws 6a provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface thereof with locking holes formed on the rear surface of the rear frame member 2b. Thus, the frame member 2 is attached so as to cover the rear surface.

A notch 6b is formed near the upper portion of the left and right sides of the rear panel 6, and a back panel 13 is formed.
Brackets 12 provided at the left and right ends near the lower front of the vehicle
The rear frame member 2b exposed by the notch 6b
It can be locked to.

As shown in FIG. 1, the back panel 13 attached via the bracket 12
The upper end protrudes from the upper end of the main body of the information display device 1.

A flange 6c is provided inside the middle portion of the rear plate 6 so as to contact the inner surface of the rear frame member 2b. The rear plate 6 is connected to the frame member 2 via the flange 6c. It can be bolted.

As described above, the display cover 7, the upper front panel 5, the lower front panel 8, and the rear panel 6 respectively connect the locking claws 7a, 5a, 8a, 6a to the front and rear frame members 2.
The information display device 1 can be easily attached to the frame member 2 only by engaging with the locking holes corresponding to a and 2b, and the periphery of the frame member 2 is covered.

The display cover 7, the upper front plate 5, and the rear plate 6, excluding the lower front plate 8, which is locked and unlocked by the lock 9, are forward and rearward via flange portions 7b, 5c, 6c provided respectively. Because the bolts are fixed to the frame members 2a and 2b, the lock member 9 cannot be removed from the outside, so that the lock 9 cannot be released from the outside during maintenance except when the lock 9 is unlocked and the lower front plate 8 is removed. Even if it is installed in an unmanned environment, it is hard to be tampered with from the outside.

In the information display device of the present embodiment configured as described above, since the top panel 11 is provided in front of the upper front panel 5 located below the display 16, the user can carry on his / her baggage. Even when the user holds the baggage, the user can place the baggage on the top plate 11, so that the touch panel of the display 16 can be easily operated, and the baggage does not need to be placed on the floor. Is not soiled or stolen.

Also, since the top plate 11 extends below the display 16 installed obliquely upward,
Since the user can view the display 16 and the top panel 11 at the same time, the telephone 19 placed on the top panel 11
Since the user can operate and view the touch panel of the display 16 while operating, the operability is improved.

Further, the top plate 11 is provided with a locking claw 10a provided on the bracket 10 and a structurally strong front frame member 2.
Since the top plate 11 is supported by being engaged with the locking holes 2g formed therein, the support strength of the top plate 11 is improved, and heavy luggage and the like can be placed on the top plate 11.

Further, since the left and right widths of the top plate 11 are formed wider than the left and right widths of the main body of the information display device 1, not only can the space on the top plate 11 be used more widely, but also the baggage can be removed. If the baggage is placed at the left and right end portions on 11, the baggage is less likely to hinder the operation of the touch panel on the display 16.

Next, a modification of the top plate in the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 shows an information display device 1 'to which a top plate 11' having a shape different from that of the above-described embodiment is applied. The other parts are configured in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted by attaching the same reference numerals.

The left and right widths of the top plate 11 'are formed wider than the left and right widths of the main body of the information display device 1, and a concave portion 11a is formed at the end on the user side.
Therefore, the user can approach the display 16 by placing the baggage on the left or right side or both sides of the top plate 11 'and entering the recess 11a.
The operability of the touch panel is improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the top plates 11, 1
1 ′ is formed to be wider than the width of the main body of the information display device 1, 1 ′, but in the present invention, at least a predetermined portion of the front panel below the display,
The shape and the like can be appropriately modified as long as it is formed to extend forward and allow the user to place baggage.

In addition, the information display device 1 in the above embodiment
Is used for an unmanned reception system, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an unattended accounting system, an unmanned guidance system, etc., can be applied to any information display device having a similar configuration. is there.

[0038]

The present invention has the following effects.

(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, a front plate extending forward is provided at a predetermined position below the display of the front panel, so that even when the user has baggage, etc. Because baggage can be placed on the board,
Not only can the information display device be easily operated, but there is no need to place baggage or the like on the floor, so that baggage is less likely to be soiled or stolen.

(B) According to the invention of claim 2, the display is inclined obliquely upward, which is the direction of the user's eyes,
And the top plate spreads below it, and the user can view the display and the top plate at the same time, so the user can operate and view the display while operating the equipment installed on the top plate, Operability is improved.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the top plate is supported by the relatively robust frame member supporting the front plate via the bracket, the support strength of the top plate is improved. .

(D) According to the invention of claim 4, not only can the space on the top plate be used more widely, but if the baggage is placed on the left and right ends on the top plate, the baggage is less likely to hinder the operation. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view illustrating an information display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state where a part of the information display device of FIG. 1 is disassembled.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a mounting structure of a top plate and a bracket in the information display device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a lower front plate is opened in the information display device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a modification of the top plate in the information display device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the prior art of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1 'Information display device 2 Frame member 2a Front frame member 2b Back frame member 2c Reinforcement rod 2d Inclined portion 2e Lock hole 2f Lock hole 2g Lock hole 3 Leg 4 Side plate 5 Upper front plate (front plate, Vertical surface) 5a Locking claw 5b Notch 5c Flange 6 Rear plate 6a Locking claw 6b Notch 6c Flange 7 Display cover (front plate, inclined surface) 7a Locking claw 7b Flange 7c Window hole 8 Lower front plate (Front plate, vertical surface) 8a Locking claw 9 Lock 9a Key 9b Locking piece 10 Bracket 10a Locking claw 10b Fixing screw 11, 11 'top plate 11a Depression 12 Bracket 13 Back panel 14 Display support member 16 Display 16a Touch panel control Equipment 18 Network Client (NC) 19 Telephone

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A box-shaped information display device having a display at an upper part thereof, wherein a top plate extending forward is provided at a predetermined position below a display on a front plate of the box-shaped information display device. An information display device characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The front plate includes an inclined surface whose upper part is inclined obliquely upward and a vertical surface whose lower part is substantially vertical, and a display unit of the display includes: The information display device according to claim 1, wherein the information display device is installed so as to face obliquely upward along the inclined surface. 3. The information display device according to claim 1, wherein the top plate is supported by a frame member supporting the front plate via a bracket. 4. The information display device according to claim 1, wherein the top plate is formed to be wider than the left-right width of the box-shaped information display device.