JP2002272538A - Table assembled with microcomputer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a table assembled with a microcomputer which is usable similarly to a personal computer in addition to games, and remarkably improves its handleability and smartness of appearance as compared to a conventional game machine table and the personal computer of a 'personal computer cafe'. SOLUTION: A liquid crystal display is housed in a bored hole or a recessed part provided on a part of a top plate and a thin type microcomputer main body similar to a notebook-sized personal computer or the like is disposed on the lower side of the top plate or the leg part of the table. Then, a storage medium such as a CD-ROM storing a program for the game is used. Also, the liquid crystal display is attached to the upper surface of the top plate so as to be freely elevated and lowered at an optional inclination angle. Further, the leg part of the table is freely attachable/detachable or freely foldable and the operation panel of the microcomputer is attached freely retractably on the front side of the top plate.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a variety of recreational facilities such as a game center, a coffee shop, an accommodation facility, and the like.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a microcomputer assembly table in which various life-related information and the like can be easily obtained, and at the same time, the usability thereof is significantly improved as compared with a conventional game machine table or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A general form of a conventional amusement machine table will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 as an embodiment of the present invention. A hollow 2 provided in the middle of a table top 1 with a cathode ray tube (not shown) for image display facing upward.
It is facing. An image display device is housed inside the amusement machine main body 50, and when it is desired to change the type of the amusement program, the program storage board is replaced with another one in a cartridge type.

[0003] Recently, a personal computer cafe, which is equipped with a large number of personal computers for enjoying games and obtaining various information of interest through the Internet, has appeared.

[0004]

In the above-mentioned conventional amusement machine table, the amusement machine body 50 occupies a considerable portion of the space below the top plate. Therefore, the player sitting on the chair had little room to put his legs under the table, and had to take an extremely unnatural cramped posture. In addition, due to the structure described above, the appearance is quite rugged, so even if you do not mind at amusement facilities for children, for example, in places that value the atmosphere, such as a coffee shop or hotel lobby, Installation was hesitant.

[0005] Also, from the state of attachment of the game machine main body 50,
Replacement of the program storage board was also troublesome. Furthermore, the types of games are limited to only the number of types of program storage boards, and the variety of ways of playing is poor.

[0006] Regarding the variety of ways of playing, if the user goes to the above-mentioned personal computer cafe or the like, the personal computer can be connected to the Internet or the like, and the multifunctionality of the personal computer can be fully utilized.

However, this very bulky personal computer
Since it is placed on a service table, the extra space on the table is reduced, and the utilization of floor space in the store has to be reduced considerably. This is a significant problem for shops located in downtown, where land prices are high.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enjoy a variety of games as much as possible and to easily obtain various life-related information from the outside. Compared to a personal computer, its usability has been greatly improved, and its appearance has been made smarter. To provide an attached table.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a microcomputer assembly table according to the present invention comprises a liquid crystal display placed in a hollow or a recess provided in a part of a top plate, and a lower side of the top plate. Alternatively, a thin microcomputer body similar to a notebook computer or the like is provided on a leg of the table. A storage medium such as a CD-ROM storing various game programs may be used as one of the information sources to be input to the microcomputer body. The liquid crystal display may be attached to the top plate via a hinge so that the liquid crystal display can be raised and lowered at an arbitrary inclination angle on the upper surface of the top plate. Alternatively, the liquid crystal display, or the liquid crystal display and the microcomputer main body are attached to the up-and-down elevating device via a hinge so that the liquid crystal display can be attached to the upper surface of the top plate at an arbitrary inclination angle and at any time. It may be made to stand up and fall down in the direction of. Further, the leg of the table may be detachably or foldably connected to the top panel, or the operation panel of the microcomputer main body may be attached to the front side of the top panel so as to be freely retractable.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 is a plan view, FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along the line XX of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a front view, and FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG.

The microcomputer assembly table (hereinafter simply referred to as a table) A1 of this embodiment has a square hollow 2 in the center of the top plate 1 as shown in FIGS. A transparent plate 3 made of glass or plastic is embedded in the upper surface of the top plate 1 over the entire length in the left-right direction except for both edges in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 4). Furthermore,
On both edges of the top plate 1 in the front-back direction,
The operation panel 4 of the microcomputer body 11 described later
Is provided with a recess 5 for fitting.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, legs 6 each having an inverted T shape are detachably connected to each other near the opposite side ends of the top plate 1 using mounting bolts 7 as shown in FIGS. Alternatively, the leg 6 may be foldably connected to the top plate 1 by using a hinge (not shown) instead of the mounting bolt 7. One leg 6 is provided with a coin shooter 8 for paying a fee when starting a game.

As shown in FIG. 2, a thin microcomputer body 11 similar to a notebook computer or the like is attached to the lower side of the top plate 1 so as to be located immediately below the hollow 2. A panel-shaped liquid crystal display 12 serving as an image display section of the microcomputer body 11 is fitted into the hollow 2.

Although not shown, the microcomputer body 11 has a CD-ROM storing information such as game software.
A mounting portion for a storage medium such as a ROM, a connector for connection to an external communication circuit such as the Internet, and the like are provided.

Next, how to use the table A1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the features of the form of the table A1 will be described. Unlike the conventional game machine table 50 described at the beginning, as shown in FIGS. There are no unsightly and disturbing functional components, such as the rugged and bulky game machine body 50.

Therefore, the appearance of the table A1 is so smart that it is almost the same as a table as an ordinary room furniture. Then, the player sitting on the chair can easily extend his legs under the table A1 without being hindered by anything in a comfortable posture.

Therefore, even if the user sits in front of the table A1 for a long time, he / she does not have to feel fatigue due to taking an unnatural posture. In addition, since the seat portion of the chair is inserted deeply below the top plate 1, the room space feels relaxed as the extra space on the floor is expanded.

Furthermore, the table A1, which is as smart as a normal table as an indoor furniture, can be placed in a coffee shop or hotel lobby where the atmosphere is important, unlike a conventional amusement machine table. Can be done.

The storage medium for the game program is a conventional CD which has a large storage capacity and is excellent in mass productivity unlike a conventional program storage board which is expensive and has few types, and is bulky. -ROM and the like. For that reason,
In addition to being able to select a much wider variety of game programs than before, replacing programs is much easier and easier.
Be able to do it quickly.

Further, various game programs supplied from outside through a communication line connected to the connector can be called on the liquid crystal display 12. And, of course, various external information supplied through the Internet can be displayed on the liquid crystal display, and music can be enjoyed through the attached headphones or the like.

The top plate 1 and the leg 6 can be easily and quickly disassembled and assembled simply by attaching and detaching the mounting bolts 7.
For example, it can be rented to venues of various events held in various places to be used for publicity, advertisement, etc., and to make the event more attractive.

Next, FIG. 5 shows a table A2 of the second embodiment.
Is shown as a longitudinal sectional view. The feature of the table A2 is that one edge of the liquid crystal display 12 in the front-rear direction is attached to the top plate 1 via the hinge 21 so that the liquid crystal display 12 can be mounted on the top surface of the top plate 1 at an arbitrary inclination angle It is in a place where you can stand and fall down.
This makes it easier to view the liquid crystal display 12 in a more comfortable posture. Reference numeral 22 denotes a rubber packing, which serves to close the gap around the hollow 2 in a liquid-tight manner.

In the table A2 of this embodiment, the operation panel 4 of the microcomputer main body 11 is loosely fitted on a guide rail 23 attached to the back side of the top plate 1 in the front-rear direction. As a result, the operation panel 4 can be freely moved in and out of the top panel 1.

Therefore, the important operation panel 4 is retracted to the back side of the top plate 1 when not in use, as indicated by the phantom line in the figure, and the operation panel 4 may be damaged by an unexpected situation. Is significantly reduced. In addition, when the microcomputer is not used, the operation panel 4 is not in the way, and the convenience as a simple table is improved.

FIG. 6 shows a table A3 according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a main part of FIG. The feature of the table A3 is that the microcomputer main body 11 and the liquid crystal display 12 are connected to a pair of left and right pantograph-type elevating devices 2.
4 where it is supported. 25 is a lifting device 24
The mounting base 26 is a top connecting pin constituting a link mechanism of the lifting device 24.

The microcomputer main body 11 has left and right
It is pivotally supported by a pair of top connection pins 26, and is swingable up and down about this pin as a fulcrum, as indicated by the arrow in the figure. 27 is another connecting pin constituting the above link mechanism. Alternatively, only the liquid crystal display 12 may be supported by the lifting device 24.

The table A3 of this embodiment is provided with a lifting / lowering device 24 when the microcomputer main body 11 and the liquid crystal display 12 are to be raised on the top plate 1 at an arbitrary inclination angle, as indicated by phantom lines in the figure. When the operating lever (not shown) for upward movement is operated, as shown by a solid line in the figure,
The elevating device 24 that has been folded until now extends as indicated by the imaginary line.

Therefore, the microcomputer body 11 and the liquid crystal display 12 rise up on the top surface of the top plate 1 in an inclined state. This inclination angle can be adjusted arbitrarily by the operation lever. Then, the liquid crystal display 12 is tilted to either the front or rear side of the table A3 as required, as indicated by the imaginary line in the figure.

In the above embodiment, the microcomputer main body 11 may be attached to the leg 6 instead of the lower side of the top plate 1 together with the consumer 8. In this way, the maintenance and management of the microcomputer main body 11 becomes easy from the state of attachment. In this case, the top 1
A recess (not shown) may be provided in place of the hollow 2.

Alternatively, when the microcomputer main body 11 and the liquid crystal display 12 are combined, the microcomputer detachably attached to the top plate 1 is removed from the hole 2 if necessary. For example, it can be used as a “wall-mounted microcomputer”.

[0031]

As is apparent from the above description, the microcomputer assembly table according to the present invention has various excellent effects as listed below as compared with the conventional amusement machine table and the like described at the beginning. . (A) Unlike a conventional amusement machine table, a large-sized amusement machine body does not occupy the lower space of the tabletop, so the player can relax his legs under the table and enjoy a comfortable posture. You can enjoy playing with. (B) And the chair can be brought closer to the table,
The extra space on the floor surface increases, resulting in room in the indoor space. (C) The liquid crystal display is embedded in a hollow formed in the top plate, and the microcomputer body is thin, so that the appearance is much smarter than that of a conventional game machine table. (D) Therefore, unlike a conventional amusement machine table whose appearance is rugged, even if it is installed in a café or hotel lobby where the atmosphere is respected, it does not give a sense of incongruity. (E) Of course, one can enjoy playing games and collect external information via the Internet as well as a personal computer. (F) In addition, since there are no obstacles on the top plate, it can be widely used as a mere ordinary table. (G) Since the legs can be easily attached and detached or folded,
In addition to saving storage costs, it can be conveniently used, for example, for lending to event venues held in various locations. (H) Since the operation panel can be freely put in and out of the bottom of the top plate, an important operation panel can be protected, and the convenience when using it as a mere table is improved. (I) Further, the problem that the personal computer installed in the “personal computer cafe” or the like occupies a large space on the table and the usability and the effective utilization rate of the floor space are deteriorated can be improved. (J) The work of exchanging the storage medium of the game program can be performed much more easily than the conventional game machine table. (K) If the microcomputer main body is attached to the leg of the table, maintenance and inspection thereof can be easily performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a table according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 3 as viewed from the right side.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing a table of a second embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing a table of a third embodiment according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A1 to A3 table (microcomputer assembly table) 1 top plate 2 hollow hole 3 transparent plate 4 operation panel 5 dent 6 leg 7 mounting bolt 8 coin shooter 11 microcomputer body 12 liquid crystal display 21 hinge part 22 packing 23 guide rail 24 ascending and descending Device 25 Mounting base 26 Top connection pin 27 Connection pin 50 Amusement machine body

Continuation of the front page (71) Applicant 501111533 Atsushi Hibino 2-230-1, Omoyama, Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya-shi Itopia Omoyama Heights 7 Building 502 (72) Inventor Tetsuya Nomura 1-17-1 Yamanote-dori, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi Cambod Yamate Building A 605 F-term (reference) 2C001 CA02 CB01 CC03 DA01

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A liquid crystal display is accommodated in a hollow or concave portion provided in a part of a top plate, and a thin microcomputer body similar to a notebook personal computer or the like is provided under the top plate or on a leg of a table. A microcomputer assembly table characterized by the following. 2. The microcomputer assembly table according to claim 1, wherein a storage medium such as a CD-ROM storing various game programs is used as one of the information sources input to the microcomputer body. . 3. The microcomputer set according to claim 1, wherein the liquid crystal display is mounted on the top plate via a hinge so that the liquid crystal display can be raised and lowered at an arbitrary inclination angle on the upper surface of the top plate. Attached table. 4. A liquid crystal display or a liquid crystal display and a microcomputer main body are attached to a vertically moving elevating device via a hinge portion, so that the liquid crystal display is mounted on the upper surface of the top plate at an arbitrary inclination angle, and 2. The microcomputer assembly table according to claim 1, wherein the table can be raised and lowered in any direction. 5. The leg of the table is detachable or
2. A foldable connection to a top plate.
The microcomputer assembly table described. 6. The microcomputer assembling table according to claim 1, wherein an operation panel of the microcomputer main body is mounted on the front side of the top plate so as to be freely retractable.