JP2001218634A - Personal computer placing device in personal computer storing type top board unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a personal computer placing device in a personal computer storing type top board wherein a placing base for the personal computer can be drawn out to an appropriate position for operating the personal computer and in the case, it is elevated to an appropriate height. SOLUTION: The top board 14 is mounted between a pair of left and right side plates 3a and 3b so as to be sprung up back upward from a position facing foreward and the placing base 18 on which a note type personal computer 17 is placed is mounted so as to be drawn out front upward from a storing position below the top board.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal computer-mounted desk and, more particularly, to a personal computer-mounted tabletop unit mounted on a long desk used in educational facilities such as schools and training centers.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a conventional desk in which a notebook personal computer is accommodated and a top plate is opened so that the internal notebook personal computer can be used.

[0003]

However, in such a desk, if the top plate is simply opened, the optimal position for operating the notebook computer housed therein cannot be obtained. The seated chair must be moved a little further. Also, the height of the notebook computer housed inside is likely to be slightly too low, making it difficult to operate. If the height at the time of this accommodation is made optimal, when the top plate is closed, the upper surface will be higher than the top plate of a normal desk, and it will be inconvenient as a writing work surface.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a personal computer housing type in which a mounting table for a personal computer can be pulled out to a position suitable for operation of the personal computer and, at that time, rises to an appropriate height. It is intended to provide a personal computer mounting device on a top plate.

[0005]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved as follows. (1) A top plate is mounted between a pair of left and right side plates so that the top plate can be flipped upward and backward from a position facing forward, and a mounting table for mounting a notebook computer is moved from a storage position below the top plate to Mounted so that it can be pulled out to the upper front.

(2) In the above item (1), guide means for guiding the mounting table so that the mounting table can be pulled out to the front upper side are provided on the opposing surfaces of the pair of side plates, and provided on both front and rear portions of the mounting table. And a pair of front and rear guide grooves or guide rails having an inclined portion that faces forward and upward while guiding the guided portion.

(3) In the above item (2), a recessed portion is provided at an appropriate position of the guide groove or guide rail, and the guided portion of the mounting table falls into the recessed portion, so that the mounting table can be moved in the front-rear direction. Try to provide resistance.

(4) In the above item (2) or (3), the distance from the rear end of the front guide groove or guide rail to the first front upwardly inclined portion facing forward is determined by the distance of the rear guide groove or guide rail. It shall be smaller than the distance from the rear end to the first front upward slope going forward.

(5) In the above item (2) or (3), the front and rear guide grooves or guide rails have the same side shape.

(6) In any one of the above items (1) to (5), the rear end of the cover that covers the portion behind the mounting table below the top plate may be attached to the rear of the inner surface of the pair of side plates. And the front part of the cover is mounted on a mounting table.

(7) In the above item (6), the wiring accommodating portion is provided below the cover.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a long desk equipped with a personal computer-mounted top plate unit (1) having one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional side view thereof.

[0013] As shown in these figures, the personal computer-accommodating top plate unit (1) comprises legs (2) on both sides of the long desk (A).
End side plates (3a) and (3a) attached to the upper part of (2), and two intermediate portions facing the front and rear direction, which are arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction between these side plates (3a) and (3a). And bottom plates (4) are attached to the lower ends of these side plates (3a) (3b).

The rear lower portions of the side plates (3a) and (3b) extend downward, and along the rear portions of the bottom plate (4), pocket-like wiring receiving portions ( 5) is provided. The wiring receiving portion (5) includes a slightly inclined front cover plate (6), a substantially horizontal bottom receiving plate (7), and a vertical rear cover plate (8).
Are formed.

A back cover plate for forming a rear surface of the wiring housing (5)
(8) and a rear plate (9) erected at the rear end of each side plate (3a) (3b)
A vertically long and narrow space (10) is formed between them, and a long groove in the vertical direction is formed on the facing surface at the rear of each side plate (3a) (3b) facing this space (10). Guide groove (11) is formed.

In the left and right guide grooves (11) facing each other,
A pair of upper and lower guide rollers (13) (13) provided at both ends of the top support (12) facing left and right are fitted so as to be vertically movable, and the upper end of the top support (12) is A rear end portion of the top plate (14) is pivotally attached to the portion with a pivot (15) facing left and right.

The top plate (14) has left and right side plates (3
a) (3b) has a laterally-viewing L-shape that covers the upper and front surfaces of the space between the front and rear ends, and as shown in FIG.
The lower end of 4a) is in contact with the upper surface of the front end portion of the bottom plate (4), and the upper surface is located at a forward position where a substantially horizontal writing surface is formed. It can be lifted upward and backward to the vertical position as shown, and can be slightly lowered together with the top support (12) to the vertical lowering position as shown in FIG. 4 in the vertical state. I have.

Rollers (16) for supporting the rear sides of the top plate (14) when it is located at the front position are mounted on the rear upper portion of the opposing surfaces of the opposing side plates (3a) and (3b). This roller
(16) prevents the top plate (14) from falling forward when the top plate (14) is located at the vertical lowering position shown in FIG.
It has the function of smoothing the vertical movement in 4) and the movement when leaning forward from the vertical state.

In order to smoothly move the top plate (14) and the top plate support (12) up and down, for example, a space between the top plate support (12) and the rear plate (9) is provided. A) known gas dampers to slow down the downward movement, balance weight means for reducing the weight of the top plate (14) and the top plate support (12), upward biasing means such as springs,
It is preferable to provide a buffer means and the like (all are not shown).

A mounting table (18) as shown in FIG. 5 for mounting a notebook personal computer (17) between the top plate (14) and the bottom plate (4).
However, a pair of front and rear rollers (19) and (20), which are guided portions provided on the side surface, guide the front and rear guide grooves (21) and (22) formed inside the side plates (3a) and (3b). As a result, it is mounted so that it can be pulled out to the upper front.

The front guide groove (21) has an inclined portion (21a) extending forward and upward from the rear end, a gentle mountain-shaped top portion (21b) continuous from the front end, and a front end from the front end. Continuously slightly downward depression (21c)
It consists of

The rear guide groove (22) has a rear horizontal portion (22a) extending substantially horizontally from the rear end toward the front, and an inclined portion extending forward and upward from the front end thereof. (22b)
And a front horizontal portion (22c) extending substantially horizontally forward from the front end thereof.

As described above, the distance from the rear end of the front guide groove (21) to the first front upwardly inclined portion (21a) heading forward is increased by the distance from the rear end of the rear guide groove (22) frontward. Since the distance to the front upwardly inclined portion (22b) is smaller than that of the mounting table (18), when the mounting table (18) is pulled out, the front section is lifted before the rear section, and then the rear section follows. Can be pulled out easily and smoothly.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the mounting table (18) is pulled out to the front limit, the front roller (19) is guided by the guide groove (2).
By engaging with the depression (21c) of (1), the mounting table (1
8) is stably supported between both side plates (3a) and (3b).

The rollers (19) and (20), which are guided portions, and the guide grooves (21) and (22) form guide means for guiding the mounting table (18) so that the mounting table (18) can be pulled out forward and upward. .

The guide means may be, for example, a guide groove (21) (2
A pair of front and rear roller units having guide rails bent substantially in the same manner as the bent shape of 2) fixed to the inner surfaces of the side plates (3a) and (3b) facing each other and sandwiching the guide rails from above and below, (18) It may be formed by what is pivoted on both sides.

With such a configuration, the top plate (14) is
From the storage state shown in FIG. 2, open upward around the pivot (15) at the rear thereof to the vertical position shown in FIG. 3, and together with the top support (12), move to the vertical lowering position shown in FIG. When lowered, the top 14 stops with about 1/3 hidden.

The notebook personal computer (17) is mounted on a mounting table (18) in a state where the wirings are housed in a rear wiring housing (5), and the mounting table (18) is (14) can be pulled forward in the open state as described above.
At this time, the mounting table (18) is not pulled out forward as it is, but is guided by the inclination of the guide grooves (21) (22) and moves forward and upward, and the operation surface of the notebook computer (17) is It can be held at almost the same height as the top surface of the top plate (14) when closed,
The operability of the notebook computer (17) can be improved.

The rear and upper portions of the notebook personal computer (17) at this time are shielded from light by the upright top plate (14) and the hanging portion (14a) of the required height. There is an advantage that the display of 17) becomes easy to see.

When the notebook computer (17) is not used, the mounting table (18) is returned to the original storage position, the top plate (14) is lifted right above, and then rotated forward to close. In this state, the upper surface of the top plate (14) can be used as a writing surface for general learning.

In a modification of the guide groove shown in FIG.
Insert the front and rear guide grooves (23) and (24) into the front
3a) At the front end of (24a), horizontal sections (23b) and (24b) are connected
3b) Depressions at the front and rear ends of (24b) (23c) (23d) (24c) (24
Since d) is of the same shape, the computer table is pulled out forward while ascending while remaining horizontal. In this example, the depressions (23c) (23d) (2
4c) and (24d) are formed at two places, and the mounting table can be stopped at both places.

FIG. 7 shows an example in which a cover (25) for covering the upper part of the wiring housing part (5) is provided at the rear part of the personal computer housing part.
In this example, the rear ends of both side pieces (26) formed by bending both sides of a substantially horizontal thin plate-like cover (25) are attached to the shaft of the roller (16).
With (16a), the lower edges of both side pieces (26), which are pivotally attached to the inner surfaces of the opposite side plates (3a) and (3b) and have a gentle curve
Pins (2a) protruding from the rear of both outer surfaces of the mounting table (18)
7) By placing on the top, regardless of the forward and backward movement of the mounting table (18), the rear cover plate from the rear of the mounting table (18)
Until (8), particularly the wirings housed in the wiring housing part (5) can always be hidden. Therefore,
The wiring is not exposed to the outside, and the appearance is good. In addition, the lower edge (26a) of both side pieces (26) of the cover (25) is
It may be simply placed on the upper edge of both pieces (18a) of 8) or the upper edge of the rear piece (18b) rising from the rear end of the mounting table (18).

The above-mentioned personal computer housing type top plate unit is not limited to the case where it is mounted on a long desk, and can be mounted on a wall, a panel, or the like, and can be freely mounted at any place and height according to the user's convenience. Can be set to

[0034]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when changing from writing work to computer work, it is not necessary to set the notebook personal computer on the desk each time, and the notebook personal computer can always be used. Therefore, since it can be stored inside the desk, the installation work is not troublesome, and the work efficiency can be improved. Further, since the mounting table for the personal computer can be pulled out from the accommodation position, the operation can be performed without moving the chair forward for operating the personal computer. Further, when the personal computer is pulled out, the personal computer mounting table is raised, so that the personal computer is at an optimum height for the personal computer operation.
In addition, since the mounting table for the personal computer is moved obliquely upward and forward, there is no need to provide a special space for the installation position of the key portion for locking the top plate, and the design becomes smart.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to pull out and raise the mounting table for a personal computer with a simple configuration.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the mounting table for the personal computer does not move unexpectedly during the operation of the personal computer, and the personal computer can be used stably.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the mounting table for the personal computer can be easily pulled out and can be pulled out smoothly.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the notebook personal computer placed on the mounting table can always be taken out and put in a stable state while being kept almost horizontal, the influence of the built-in components on the movement is small.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, even if the mounting table for a personal computer moves forward, the rear of the mounting table is always concealed by the cover, and in particular, wiring and the like are not exposed to the outside. The visual smart feeling is kept inside.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, all the wires accommodated in the wire accommodating portion are concealed by the cover, so that the appearance is good.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a long desk equipped with a personal computer-storable top panel unit provided with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional side view showing a state in which a top plate is closed.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional side view showing a state in which a top plate is flipped up to a vertical position.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional side view of a state in which the top plate is lowered to a vertical lowering position.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting table for a personal computer.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a side plate showing a modification of the guide groove.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged vertical sectional side view of a main part, similarly showing an example in which a cover is provided above a wiring housing part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (A) Long desk (1) Personal computer storage top panel unit (2) Leg (3a) (3b) Side plate (4) Bottom plate (5) Wiring receiving part (6) Front cover plate (7) Bottom support plate (8) Back cover plate (9) Rear plate (10) Space (11) Guide groove (12) Top plate support (13) Guide roller (14) Top plate (14a) Hanging part (15) Axis (16) Roller (16a) Shaft (17) Notebook PC (18) Mounting table (18a) Side piece (18b) Rear piece (19) (20) Roller (21) (22) Guide groove (21a) Inclined part (21b) Top (21c) Drop Part (22a) Rear horizontal part (22b) Inclined part (22c) Front horizontal part (23) (24) Guide groove (23a) (24a) Inclined part (23b) (24b) Horizontal part (23c) (23d) (24c ) (24d) Falling part (25) Cover (26) Side piece (26a) Lower edge (27) Pin

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A top plate is mounted between a pair of left and right side plates so that the top plate can be flipped upward from a position facing forward, and a mounting table on which a notebook personal computer is mounted is accommodated below the top plate. A personal computer mounting device in a personal computer-accommodating top plate unit, which is mounted so that it can be pulled out from the front to the upper part. 2. A guide means for guiding a mounting table so as to be able to be pulled out to the front upper side is provided on an opposing surface of a pair of side plates,
2. The personal computer-accommodating top plate unit according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of front and rear guide grooves or guide rails having an inclined portion facing forward and upward while guiding guided portions provided on both front and rear portions of the mounting table. PC mounting device in. 3. A recessed portion is provided at an appropriate position of the guide groove or the guide rail, and the guided portion of the mounting table falls into the recessed portion, thereby imparting resistance to the movement of the mounting table in the front-rear direction. A personal computer mounting device in the personal computer-accommodating top plate unit according to claim 2. 4. The distance from the rear end of the front guide groove or the guide rail to the first front upward inclined portion going forward is the first front upward inclined portion going forward from the rear end of the rear guide groove or guide rail. The personal computer placement device in the personal computer-accommodating top plate unit according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the distance is smaller than the distance to the personal computer. 5. The personal computer mounting device according to claim 2, wherein the front and rear guide grooves or guide rails have the same side shape. 6. A rear end portion of a cover that covers a portion behind a mounting table below a top plate is pivotally attached to an inner rear portion of the pair of side plates with an axis pointing in the left-right direction, and a front portion of the cover is connected to the rear end portion. 6. A personal computer mounting device in a personal computer-accommodating top plate unit according to claim 1, which is mounted on a mounting table. 7. The personal computer mounting device according to claim 6, wherein a wiring housing portion is provided below the cover.