JP2002186525A - Table for portable electronic device and method for using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact and light-weight table for a portable electronic device and a method for using it in which an operability is improved when the portable electronic device such as a note type personal computer, a video image display device and a game machine is operated while raising an upper part of the body and stretching out legs with less fatigue of the body. SOLUTION: To a top plate 2 on which the portable electronic device is mounted, legs 3 whose length, spaces, and protruding directions are adjusted to the physical build of a user 100. The legs of the user 110 are stretched out below the top plate 2 and the top plate 2 is located above the knees or near the belly of the user. The top plate 2 is provided with a slip stopping means to prevent the portable electronic device 101 from slipping and dropping even when the top plate 2 is inclined. The legs 3 are attached to protrude outside the top plate 2 so that the top plate 2 can be made compact and light and also serves as a hand rest. Further, a mouse table and a stand for mounting peripheral devices can be provided as necessary.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a floor, a bed,
The present invention also relates to a table for a portable electronic device for operating a portable electronic device in a posture in which a foot is thrown out on a floor surface in a chair or the like, and a method for using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Portable electronic devices are mounted on the floor, on a bed,
Alternatively, when operating in a posture in which a foot is thrown out onto the floor in a chair or the like, the portable electronic device is directly placed on the body near the abdomen from above the knees, and is used while being held by the arms.

A table for a conventional portable electronic device is made on the assumption that it is used supplementarily on an office desk or the like. In addition, there is no provision for using a portable electronic device on the knee or near the abdomen by throwing feet out of a small sitting-type personal computer desk. It is common.

[0004] There is a commercial product for a bed, in which a top plate is attached to a stand that rises from the floor surface and a laptop computer can be operated on the bed. Use is impossible if the top is too high.

[0005] As in the present invention, a table for a small and lightweight portable electronic device for holding the portable electronic device on the knee or near the abdomen and operating the portable electronic device in a posture where the feet are thrown out onto the floor surface. Is not found.

[0006]

2. Description of the Related Art Portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computers, Internet terminals, video image display devices, and game machines have become widespread, and portable electronic devices can be easily used anywhere. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the chances of using the portable electronic device 101 for a long time on a floor, on a bed in a home or business hotel, or in a posture in which the feet are thrown out on the floor in a chair or the like increase. ing.

[0007] When the portable electronic device is held and used in such a posture, there are problems concerning operability and problems concerning fatigue. To solve at least one of the following seven problems without losing operability in a posture in which the foot is thrown out, a table for a portable electronic device and a method of using the same have been invented.

[0008] As a problem relating to operability, firstly, the position of the keyboard is unstable because the portable electronic device is supported by the body, making it difficult for the user to enter keys. Third, the arm cannot be used freely, and the mouse cannot be used unless a stable plane is separately prepared.
When an external peripheral device is used, there is no stable place for the peripheral device, so that a mechanical stress is applied to the peripheral device connection portion, causing a failure. The above is mentioned.

[0009] Fifth, as a problem related to body fatigue, the arm becomes tired because the portable electronic device is held by the body and the arm.
Sixth, when the portable electronic device is used for a long time, the weight of the portable electronic device is applied to the knee or abdomen, which is heavy and painful. Especially in summer, the heat generated by the portable electronic device is directly transmitted to the human body, and the user feels hot and uncomfortable. The above is mentioned.

[0010]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a portable electronic device table according to the present invention holds a portable electronic device at a position on a knee or near an abdomen, and places a foot on the floor. It consists of a top plate and two or more legs so that it can be used in a posture where the player throws out, at least two legs of which protrude from the top plate in the direction of the arm for operating the portable electronic device. And The at least two legs function as a hand rest.

The top plate is placed on the knee or near the abdomen. At this time, the distance between the legs was slightly wider than the waist width of the user, the height of the top plate was such that it did not closely adhere to the abdomen, and the size of the top plate was small and light enough to mount a portable electronic device.

[0012] In order to match the user's physique, the top plate and / or the legs may be provided with adjusting means for adjusting the mounting interval and the mounting direction of the legs. The leg may be provided with an adjusting means for changing the length of the leg and adjusting the height and inclination of the top plate. Further, at least two legs have a structure protruding from the top plate in the direction of the arm for operating the portable electronic device, and have a function as a hand rest.

[0013] In addition, a means for preventing slippage may be provided on the top surface of the top plate so that the portable electronic device placed on the top plate does not slide down even if the top plate is inclined.

When a mouse is used, a mouse table can be attached to a top plate or a leg portion. It is desirable that the mouse table has a structure that makes it difficult for the mouse to slide down even if it is inclined. Note that the mouse table may have a foldable structure.

When using an external peripheral device of the portable electronic device, a peripheral device stand is provided on a top plate or a leg portion,
Peripheral devices can be mounted and used. Note that the peripheral device holder may be configured to be foldable.

The method of using the table for a portable electronic device configured as described above is different from the method of sitting at the front of the table as in a conventional table and using the table for a portable electronic device. Throw your feet below the tabletop and place the tabletop on the knee or near the abdomen. In other words, place the table straddling the user's abdomen. Then, the portable electronic device is mounted on the top plate and used.

[0017]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the description will be made assuming that the portable electronic device 101 is a notebook computer. FIG. 1 is a side view showing a method of using an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the portable electronic device 101 is placed on the top surface of the top plate 2 and operated. As shown in FIG. 1, the table 1 for a portable electronic device according to the present invention is based on the assumption that the feet are thrown below the top plate 2 so that the top plate 2 is positioned from above the knee to near the abdomen. It is.

FIG. 2 is a top view showing how to use the embodiment of the present invention. It comprises a top plate 2 and four legs 3, at least two of which have a structure projecting outward from the top plate 2 and function as a hand rest. FIG. 23
As shown in FIG. 7, the mouse table 40 and the peripheral device holder 50 can be attached to the top plate 2 or the legs 3 as necessary.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a method of using the embodiment of the present invention in terms of the distance between the legs and the height of the top plate. In FIG. 3, the distance between the two pairs of legs 3 is slightly wider than the waist width of the body. When the table 1 for the portable electronic device is placed over the abdomen of the user 100, the length of the legs 3 is such that the top plate 2 does not contact the abdomen, and the table for the portable electronic device is configured.

With this structure, as shown in FIG. 1, the table 1 for the portable electronic device can be positioned near the abdomen and stand alone without any close contact with the body without the assistance of the body or the arm.
As a result, both arms are released from holding the mounted portable electronic device 101 while maintaining the posture in which the portable electronic device is directly held by the body as shown in FIG.

Since both arms are open, the fatigue of the arms is small,
Further, the position of the portable electronic device 101 is stabilized, and the key input operation is facilitated. Since the weight of the portable electronic device 101 is not directly applied to the body, it is not heavy. Since the heat generated by the portable electronic device 101 is blocked by the space between the body and the top plate 2 and is not directly transmitted to the body, there is no discomfort due to the heat, and a great effect is obtained in improving operability and reducing body fatigue. Can be

Also, as shown in FIG.
The book has a structure projecting outward from the top plate 2. In the example of FIG. 2, all four legs 3 project from the top plate 2.
This overhanging at least two legs 3 are shown in FIGS.
As shown in Fig. 4, by bending with a large R,
There is no pain even if the arm touches it, and it can function as a hand rest by leaning on the arm. The width of the leg 3 which functions as a hand rest,
A moderately wide feel gives a good feeling when leaning your arm.
This structure means that arm fatigue is reduced.
Therefore, it is preferable that these two legs 3 project toward the arm of the operator 100.

When all four legs 3 are extended from the top plate 2 as shown in FIG. 7 and the extending directions of the two sets of legs 3 are changed, the direction of the table is selected during use. The direction in which the leg 3 that functions as a hand rest extends can be selected as desired by the user.

Also, by extending the legs 3 from the top plate 2, the area of the top plate 2 can be reduced to such an extent that the portable electronic device 101 can be barely mounted thereon. Has the advantage that it can be made compact and lightweight. Thereby, the portable electronic device 101 and the table 1 for the portable electronic device can be lifted together and easily moved.

As the shape of the top plate 2, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, or a shape in which these are combined come to mind. It is good to use an approximate shape. However, it is not necessarily limited to this shape.

Further, as shown in a cross-sectional view showing the state of chamfering applied to the top plate in FIG. 10, it is preferable to use a large chamfer at the edge of the upper surface of the top plate 2.

FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 are top views showing the embodiment of the present invention, showing three examples of the shape of the top plate 2, the overhang of the legs 3, and the position of the grounding surface 4 of the legs. It is not limited to.

In the case of using the portable electronic device table 1 configured as described above, several types of portable electronic devices manufactured by changing the height of the top plate 2, the distance between the legs 3, and the extending direction are changed. It is advisable to select and use one that fits the user's physique as if selecting clothes from a table for use.

As described above, in the embodiment of the first aspect, since the structure is simple, the top plate 2 and the legs 3 can be manufactured in an integrated structure, and a small and lightweight table for portable electronic equipment can be provided at low cost. It is.

In order to obtain better operability, the top plate 2 and the legs 3
The portable electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising an adjusting means for adjusting the height of the top plate 2, the distance between the legs 3 and the extending direction. FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which a portable electronic device is mounted on the embodiment, and FIG.
1 shows a front view illustrating a state in which a portable electronic device is mounted in the embodiment. The adjustment standard in this case is in accordance with the embodiment of the table for a portable electronic device described in claim 1, but the adjustment can be made to suit the user's physique or preference. is there.

First, adjusting means for adjusting the mounting interval and the extending direction of the legs 3 on the back surface of the top plate 2 or the back surface of the top plate 2 and the legs 3 sized so that the portable electronic device 101 can be placed thereon. Is provided. For example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a plurality of nuts 5 that can be selectively used are embedded in the back surface of the top plate 2. As shown in FIG. 13, two holes 6 for bolts are made to penetrate the leg 3 side. As shown in FIG. 14, one of the bolt holes 6 provided on the leg 3 is provided with a projection-shaped object 7 inserted into a selectively usable nut 5 provided on the back of the top plate 2.
May be replaced by

The bolts 8 are provided in the bolt holes 6 provided in the legs 3 according to the user's 100 preference so that the distance between the legs 3 is in accordance with the physique of the user 100 and the direction in which the legs 3 project is easy to use as a handrest. , A plurality of nuts 5 provided on the back of the top plate 2 are selected, and bolts 8 are tightened to fix the legs 3.

At this time, the distance between the legs 3 is adjusted to be slightly wider than the waist width of the user 100. This is the case where the leg 3 is used directly on the floor as shown in FIGS. This is to obtain the effect of preventing the gap between the top 2 and the abdomen from fluctuating when used in a high place. Reference numeral 30 denotes an example in which the distance between the legs is appropriate, and reference numeral 31 denotes an example in which the distance between the legs is too wide. If the distance between the legs 3 is too wide, the small shape will be lost.

FIGS. 15 and 16 show how the distance between the legs 3 and the direction in which the legs 3 extend are selected according to the mounting position of the legs 3.
The line 9 indicating the position of the ground contact surface 4 of the leg and the distance between the legs changes.

Next, an adjusting means for adjusting the length of the leg 3 is provided. FIG. 19 shows one example. In this example, the length of the leg 3 can be changed by sliding to the end of the leg 3 in the direction of contact with the ground, and the slide portion 20 for grounding that can be separated from the leg 3.
And a fixing screw 21 for fixing the ground slide portion.
The top plate 2 is moved by the user 10
After adjusting the length of the leg 3 so that it becomes the desired height of 0,
It is fixed with the fixing screw 21.

Here, the height of the top plate 2 is adjusted to be slightly higher than the thickness of the abdomen of the user 100.
To prevent the weight of the portable electronic device 101 from being directly applied to the body while maintaining the operability when the portable electronic device 1 is directly held by the body, and to prevent the heat generation of the portable electronic device 101 from being directly transmitted to the body. It is.

By setting the front and rear legs 3 to different lengths as shown in FIG. 20, the top plate 2 is inclined so that the operation surface or the display surface of the mounted portable electronic device 101 is inclined. can do.

Here, in order to prevent the top plate 2 intentionally inclined or the portable electronic device 101 mounted from the top plate 2 inclined by the movement of the user 100 from sliding down, a rubber plate having a high friction coefficient is used. It may be applied on the top plate 2. A method in which one surface of the magic tape is fixed on the top plate 2 and the other surface of the magic tape is attached to the bottom surface of the portable electronic device 101, and the fixing is performed by this. Also, a non-slip projection or depression may be provided on the top surface of the top plate 2. Thus, when the top board 2 is tilted, both hands are released from holding the portable electronic device 101.

FIG. 23 is a table 1 for a portable electronic device provided with a mouse table 40 and a peripheral device stand 50.
It is a front view which shows the Example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the mouse table 40 can be provided on the top plate 2 or the legs 3 as necessary. The mouse table 40 is provided with means that makes it difficult for the mouse to fall even if the mouse table 40 is inclined. For example, as shown in FIGS.
It is preferable to provide a fall prevention wall 41 having a low height around 0.

A mouse cable clamp 42 is provided on the mouse table 40 so that the long mouse cable 104 does not get in the way, and at the same time, the necessary minimum mouse cable 104 is fixed on the mouse table 40. Can also. Note that the mouse table 40 may be configured to be folded and stored. This eliminates the need to separately secure a plane for the mouse at a position distant from the portable electronic device, and facilitates use of the mouse.

As shown in FIG.
Can be provided on the top plate 2 or the legs 3 as necessary. The peripheral device holder 50 is mounted, and the peripheral device 105 is mounted. Thereby, external FDD, CDROM device, 1
The distance between the peripheral device 105 such as a box 0 or a mobile phone for data communication and the main body 101 of the portable electronic device can be kept constant, and no unnecessary mechanical stress is applied to the connection portion of the peripheral device, and the peripheral device fails. It can be used without. Further, the peripheral device table 50 may be configured to be folded and stored.

As a material of the top plate 2, a portable electronic device 10
Since heat of 1 is difficult to transmit to the body, a material having a low thermal conductivity is preferable. Also, in consideration of the easiness of moving the table 1 for portable electronic equipment, a lightweight material is preferable. As the material of the leg 3, a material that is light, has good workability, is comfortable to the touch, has a sweat absorption property, and is cool in summer and warm in winter is suitable. Wood and plastics are mainly considered, but not limited to these.

Using the table 1 for portable electronic equipment thus constructed, the user 1 is placed on the floor under the top 2.
When the portable electronic device 101 is directly held by the body by throwing out the feet of 00 and setting the top plate 2 so as to be positioned from above the knee to near the abdomen and placing and using the portable electronic device 101 While maintaining the operability of the body,
The arms and the like are released from the holding of the portable electronic device 101, so that the operability is further improved and the body fatigue is further reduced.

Also, since the portable electronic device 101 is small and lightweight,
The table 1 for the portable electronic device can be lifted while the device 100 is placed, and the user 100 can easily avoid the user when standing up. Therefore, the operation of the user 100 is less likely to be restricted, and the mobility of the portable electronic device 101 will not be impaired.

In the future, it is expected that the chance of using the portable electronic device at home will further increase. It is a table for a portable electronic device that can be used for a long time in a place where the user wants to use it, instead of going to the place where the table is and operating the portable electronic device.

Also, because of its light weight, even if used on a comforter or the like, the comforter is hardly damaged.

Even if the portable electronic device table of the present invention is used by crossing the table in front of the table as in the conventional method of using a small personal computer desk, the height of the top plate can be appropriately adjusted. good. When a portable electronic device is not mounted, it can be used as a reading table, a reading table, or as a sitting table.

[0048]

As described above, when the portable electronic device is operated and used on the floor, on a bed, or on a chair in a posture where the feet are thrown out, the portable electronic device constructed according to the present invention is used. By using the table over the abdomen of the user as in the method of use of the present invention, the user can operate and use the relaxed posture without greatly changing the posture.

The weight of the portable electronic device even when used for a long time,
And the fever does not have an unpleasant effect on the user,
The legs overhanging from the top plate function as hand rests, reducing physical fatigue.

Further, both arms are released from holding the portable electronic device, and the user can concentrate on the operation of the portable electronic device. By providing a mouse table and a peripheral device holder on the table for a portable electronic device of the present invention, a mouse and external peripheral devices, which have been difficult to use conventionally, can be used with confidence.
These greatly improve the operability of the portable electronic device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a method of using an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view illustrating a method of using an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a method of using the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state of operation of a conventional portable electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a top view showing a state in which a circular top plate and four legs are overhanging in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a top view showing a trapezoidal top plate and two legs overhanging in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a top view showing an embodiment of the present invention in which a circular top plate and two sets of legs are configured with different extending directions.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which a portable electronic device is mounted on the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a state in which a portable electronic device is mounted on the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a chamfered state applied to the top plate in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a means for adjusting a mounting interval of legs provided on the back of the top plate in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of a means for adjusting a mounting interval and a direction of a leg provided on the back of a top plate in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side view of the means for adjusting the mounting interval and direction of the legs with two bolts provided on the legs in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a side view of a means for adjusting a mounting interval and a direction of a leg with one bolt and one projection-shaped object provided on the leg in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of the back of the top plate showing how the mounting interval of the legs changes with a plurality of nuts that can be selectively used on the back of the top plate of FIG. 11 in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of the back of the top plate showing how the mounting intervals and directions of the legs change with a plurality of nuts that can be selectively used on the back of the top plate of FIG. 12 in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a state in which the height of the top plate does not fluctuate even when the mounting interval of the legs changes, when directly used on the floor surface in the method of use of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a front view showing a state in which the height of the top plate fluctuates due to a change in the mounting interval of the legs when used on a chair or the like in the method of use of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a side view showing a state in which the length of the leg is changed by a grounding slide portion provided on the leg for adjusting the height of the top plate and a fixing screw.

FIG. 20: The length of the front and rear legs is changed by the grounding slide portion,
It is a side view which shows the mode of the example of use which inclined the top plate.

FIG. 21 is a sectional view of a mouse table, a fall prevention wall, and a mouse.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state of a mouse table, a mouse cable clamp unit, and a mouse on the table.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing an embodiment in which a mouse table and a peripheral device stand are provided on a table for a portable electronic device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Table for portable electronic devices 2 Top plate 3 Leg 4 Grounding surface of leg 5 Plural selectable nuts 6 Bolt hole 7 Protrusion 8 Bolt 9 Line indicating leg spacing 20 Grounding slide part 21 Fixing screw 30 Example of proper leg spacing 31 Example of excessively wide leg spacing 40 Mouse table 41 Fall prevention wall 42 Mouse cable clamp unit 50 Peripheral device holder 100 User 101 Portable electronic device 102 Chair, etc. 103 Mouse 104 Mouse cable 105 External peripheral device

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Claims (6)

[Claims] The distance between two pairs of legs is about the waist width of the body, the height of the top plate is about the thickness of the body abdomen, and the legs supporting the top plate. A table for a portable electronic device, wherein at least two of the tables protrude outward from a top plate. 2. A means for adjusting the interval between the legs and the direction of the legs is provided on the top plate and / or the legs. 2. The table for a portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the leg is provided with an adjusting means capable of changing the length of the leg and adjusting the height of the top plate. 3. A table for a portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a top plate is provided with a non-slip means. 4. A table for a portable electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a mouse table provided on the top plate or the leg portion, wherein the mouse table is provided with means for preventing a mouse from sliding down. 5. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a peripheral device table on a top plate or a leg portion.
A table for a portable electronic device according to any one of the above. 6. A table for a portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the upper body is raised and the feet are thrown below the top plate, and the top plate is placed on the knee or near the abdomen. A method of using a table for a portable electronic device, wherein the table is used to operate the mounted portable electronic device.