JP2002091104A - Operation display part for image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation display part for an image forming device excellent in operability. SOLUTION: A control panel 4 is arranged on the upper surface of a rear part on the right side of a device main body 1 by using a pedestal 5, a support 6 and a supporting arm 7. The pedestal 5 is not fixed in the main body 1 and moves to a plane part such as the front on the right side and the rear on the left side of the upper surface of the main body 1. Therefore, the pedestal 5 has proper weight so that the panel 4 can be stably supported. A cable 8 is so long that it can cope with the movement of the panel 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine and a printer, and more particularly to a panel-type operation / display unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an operation panel of a copying apparatus or the like, particularly in an apparatus used for a relatively high-speed and multifunctional apparatus, an LCD module is provided to improve the operability and visibility. There is a large display panel having a structure in which the large display panel is provided and is protruded above the main body of the copying apparatus, and is proposed in, for example, JP-A-6-3381.

In such a structure, the position of the operation / display device needs to be a certain height in order to avoid hindering the operation of the original on the upper surface of the copying apparatus or the like. At this time, the optimal arrangement position of the operation / display unit is not always constant depending on various conditions such as the operation position and posture of the operator and the space around the device installation location. Therefore, making the operation / display unit movable is effective for improving operability.

As described above, the height of the upper surface of the copying apparatus or the like is limited, but if this can be attached to the side surface of the apparatus main body, the degree of freedom of arrangement and installation can be further expanded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and has as its object to provide an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus having good operability.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus, such as a copying machine or a printer, for achieving the above object.
A display portion, which has a large display portion using liquid crystal or the like,
And an operation / display unit for the image forming apparatus, wherein the display unit is arranged in a direction facing an operator who intends to operate the image forming apparatus, wherein the support means for supporting a panel unit including the display unit includes: An arm attached to the panel, a column connected to the arm, and a pedestal for mounting the column; the pedestal is movable on the image forming apparatus; and at least the connection between the arm and the panel is vertically and horizontally. It is characterized in that it can be changed in at least two directions.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, in the operation / display section for an image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, the support is divided into two parts and connected by a rotatable hinge. The connecting angle of the divided body of the columns is made variable, and the supporting direction of the panel portion is made variable.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the connecting state between the support and the arm is changed in at least two directions. It is characterized in that it can be changed.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire copying machine using an embodiment of an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the apparatus, 2 denotes a paper feed tray section for stacking transfer paper and conveying the same to the inside of the apparatus, and 3 denotes an ADF section for automatically conveying a copy original to an exposure position. Reference numeral 4 denotes an operation panel, which is arranged on the right upper surface of the apparatus main body 1 by a pedestal 5, a support 6, and a support arm 7 in this embodiment.

The pedestal 5 is not fixed to the apparatus main body 1, but can be moved to a plane portion such as a front right side and a rear left side of the upper surface of the apparatus main body 1. For this reason, the pedestal 5 is formed to have an appropriate weight so that the operation panel 4 can be stably supported.

In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes an operation panel 4 and an apparatus main body 1.
It is a cable connecting an internal control part (not shown). The cable 8 has a sufficient length to cope with the movement of the operation panel 4.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an entire copying apparatus using a second embodiment of an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In the figure, a pedestal 5, a support 6, and a support arm 7, which are mounting members of the operation panel 4, are mounted on the right side of the apparatus main body 1. A fastening hole for attaching the pedestal 5 is provided on the right side surface of the apparatus main body 1, and the pedestal 5 is fixed by a fastening member 9. The fastening hole may also serve as a stop hole of the right side exterior cover of the apparatus main body 1.

At this time, the mounting direction of the operation panel 4 to the support arm 7 is a direction rotated by 90 degrees with respect to the direction shown in FIG. That is, the connecting portion between the operation panel 4 and the support arm 7 is provided with a mounting hole that allows mounting in both directions.

FIG. 3 shows an operation panel 4, a pedestal 5, a support 6,
FIG. 9 is a partial side sectional view showing another example of the structure of the support arm 7. The support column 6 includes a fixed portion 6a and a rotating portion 6b, and both are connected by a fixing knob 10. When the screw of the fixed knob 10 is loosened, the rotating portion 6b rotates about the axis of the fixed knob 10 as a rotation center, and the operation panel 4
You can change the direction.

FIG. 4 is a partial sectional side view showing still another example of the structure of the operation panel 4, the pedestal 5, the support 6, and the support arm 7. The column 6 and the support arm 7 are fastened by a fastening member 11 from above. Further, a plurality of fastening holes 12 are provided on the side surface of the column 6, and the installation height can be changed by replacing the support arm 7 with the fastening member 11.

[0016]

As described above, in the operation / display unit for the image forming apparatus of the present invention, the display unit can be arranged on the upper surface and the side surface of the image forming apparatus.
An optimum position can be selected according to the work position and posture of the operator, a work space around the device, and the like, and there is an effect that workability is improved. In particular, since the operation position can be lowered by arranging it on the side surface of the image forming apparatus, it is possible to work in a sitting posture on a wheelchair or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire copying machine using an embodiment of an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an entire copying apparatus using an operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a partial side sectional view showing another example of the structure of the operation panel, the pedestal, the support, and the support arm.

FIG. 4 is a partial side sectional view showing still another structural example of an operation panel, a pedestal, a support, and a support arm.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body 2 Paper feed tray part 3 ADF part 4 Operation panel 5 Pedestal 6 Support 6a Support part fixed part 6b Same rotation part 7 Support arm 8 Cable 9 Fastening member 10 Fastening knob 11 Fastening member 12 Fastening hole

Claims (3)

[Claims] An operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine or a printer, which has a large display unit using a liquid crystal or the like, and operates the image forming apparatus by operating the display unit. In an operation and display unit for an image forming apparatus arranged in a direction facing an operator, a support unit for supporting a panel unit including the display unit includes an arm attached to the panel unit, a column connected to the arm, and A pedestal for mounting the support, wherein the pedestal can be moved on the image forming apparatus, and the connection between at least the arm and the panel portion can be changed in at least two ways in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. Operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the support is divided into two parts and connected by a rotatable hinge.
2. The operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a support direction of the panel unit is variable. 3. The operation / display unit for an image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a connection state between the support and the arm can be changed in at least two directions.