JP2004121494A - Personal computer having mirror, and mirror member - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a personal computer having a mirror by which a user can easily check his appearance when required while using the personal computer, and in addition, of which the appearance is not spoiled. <P>SOLUTION: A case 13 is attached on a side surface of a personal computer main body 11, and a guide rail 14 for freely slidably pulling out a mirror member 12 from the opening of the case 13 is provided in the case 13. The guide rail 14 freely turnably holds the rear end of the mirror member 12 under a state wherein the mirror member 12 is pulled out from the case 13 for this personal computer having the mirror. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a personal computer with a mirror provided on a main body of a personal computer or a display, and a mirror member.
[Prior art]
[0002]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, personal computers have become indispensable for daily life such as work and entertainment, and it is not unusual for them to be used continuously for a long time. During such a long operation, it may be desirable to check the appearance of a hairstyle or the like.
[0003]
However, conventionally, in the above case, it is necessary to always carry a hand mirror and take it out and check it, or move to a place where the mirror is present and check it. Another problem is that simply attaching a mirror such as a hand mirror to a personal computer main body or a display impairs the appearance and takes up space.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is a main object of the present invention to provide a personal computer with a mirror which can easily confirm the appearance when necessary while using the personal computer, and which does not impair the appearance or take up space. .
Another object of the present invention is to provide a mirror member for use by attaching to a personal computer or the like.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A personal computer with a mirror according to the present invention is characterized in that a mirror member holder is attached to a side surface or an upper surface of a personal computer main body, and the mirror member holder rotatably holds an end of the mirror member. I do.
[0006]
In another personal computer with a mirror according to the present invention, a mirror member holder is attached to a side, upper surface, or rear surface of a display for a personal computer, and the mirror member holder rotatably holds an end of the mirror member. It is characterized by having.
[0007]
As described above, in the personal computer with a mirror according to the present invention, the mirror member is rotatably held by the mirror member holder on the side surface or the upper surface of the personal computer main body, or on the side surface, the upper surface, or the rear surface of the display. When necessary, the mirror member may be raised from the side of the personal computer main body or the like, and the mirror member may be further rotated to adjust the mirror surface to a desired direction. Accordingly, it is not necessary to carry a hand mirror or the like at all times or move to a place where the mirror is located, and it is possible to easily check the appearance. After use, the mirror member is placed on the side of the personal computer main body, so that the personal computer does not become bulky and does not impair the appearance of the personal computer.
[0008]
In the present invention, the mirror member holder is a case capable of storing the mirror member, and a guide rail for slidably pulling out the mirror member from an opening of the case is provided in the case. The rail may be capable of rotatably holding the rear end of the mirror member with the mirror member pulled out of the case.
[0009]
As described above, the guide rail is provided in the case, so that the mirror member can be smoothly pulled out of the case, and the rear end of the mirror member can be freely rotated with the mirror member pulled out of the case. Because you can hold, you can easily check your grooming. Moreover, since the mirror member can be stored in this case after use, it does not become bulky and does not impair the appearance of the personal computer.
[0010]
Further, in the present invention, when a case accommodating a mirror member is attached to the back of the display for a personal computer, the mirror member need not be rotatable as described above, but may be at least slidable. That is, when the mirror member is pulled out of the case, the mirror surface is substantially in the front direction, so that the appearance can be confirmed. In such a personal computer with a mirror of the present invention, a case containing a mirror member is attached to the back of the display for the personal computer, and a guide rail for slidably pulling out the mirror member from an opening of the case is provided in the case. It is characterized by being provided.
[0011]
In the personal computer with a mirror according to the present invention, the mirror member may be a foldable two-sided mirror or three-sided mirror. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm even the side and rear sides of the face that are difficult to see with a single mirror.
[0012]
The mirror member of the present invention is housed in a case provided with a guide rail, and can be slidably pulled out along the guide rail, and is attached to a personal computer body or a display for a personal computer. It is.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
<Mirror mounted on the personal computer>
1 and 2 show a personal computer with a mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a state in which a mirror member is stored in a case attached to a side surface of a personal computer main body, and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which pulled out the mirror member from the said case, respectively.
[0014]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in this embodiment, a CD-ROM storage device, a flexible disk storage device 22, and a power switch 23 are provided on the front of the personal computer main body 11, and a case (mirror member holding) is provided on the side. A pair of guide rails 14, 14 for slidably pulling out the mirror member 12 from the front opening of the case 13 are vertically arranged in parallel in the case 13.
[0015]
FIG. 3A is a side view showing a state in which the mirror member 12 is housed in the case 13, and FIG. 3B is a plan view thereof. FIG. 4A is a side view showing a state where the mirror member 12 is pulled out of the case 13, and FIG. 4B is a plan view thereof. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the guide rail 14 is formed by bending an elongated strip-shaped member into a U-shape. The U-shaped arc portion 14 a is arranged so as to protrude from the front opening of the case 13. ing. The mirror member 12 includes two projections 15, 15 formed above and below the rear end of the mirror member 12 and inserted into the guide rails 14, 14, respectively. For this reason, the mirror member 12 is slidable along the guide rails 14, 14, so that the mirror member 12 can be freely inserted and removed from the case 13.
[0016]
When the mirror member 12 is stored in the case 13 (FIGS. 1 and 3), the protruding portions 15, 15 are located at the back of the case 13. When the mirror member 12 is pulled out of the case 13 (FIGS. 2 and 4), the projections 15, 15 at the rear end are located on the arc portions 14a, 14a and are provided near the arc portions 14a, 14a. The positioning is performed by the sandwiched portions 14b, 14b. At this time, the mirror member 12 becomes rotatable around the projections 15 at the arc portions 14a. As a result, the mirror surface can be oriented in an arbitrary direction such as a substantially front direction. The projections 15, 15 are preferably formed in a columnar shape in order to reduce friction with the arc portions 14a, 14a during rotation.
[0017]
The mirror member 12 is a three-sided mirror in which three mirrors 12a, 12b, and 12c are foldably connected. The mirror 12a and the mirror 12b are connected by a hinge 16, and the mirror 12b and the mirror 12c are connected by a hinge 17. In addition, a recess 12d for catching a finger when the mirror member 12 is pulled out from the case 13 is formed at the tip of the mirror member 12.
[0018]
Means for attaching the case 13 to the side surface of the personal computer main body 11 is not particularly limited. For example, the case 13 can be attached using a double-sided adhesive tape, a bolt and a nut, or the like, and an attachment 18 shown in FIG. Good. The attachment 18 has an L-shape, one end of which is attached to the upper part of the case 13, is mounted on the upper surface of the personal computer main body 11, and the bent piece at the other end is on the opposite side surface of the personal computer main body 11. It is locked.
[0019]
In the above embodiment, the case where the case 13 is mounted on the left side of the personal computer main body 11 has been described. However, the case 13 may be mounted on the right side or the upper surface according to the installation state of the personal computer main body 11. Also, the mirror member 12 may be, for example, a one-sided mirror or a two-sided mirror instead of a three-sided mirror. Further, in the above description, the case where the personal computer body is used in a state where the personal computer body is set upright has been described. For example, the personal computer body is placed horizontally and a case in which a mirror member is stored is attached to the side surface or the upper surface. You can also.
[0020]
In the above embodiment, the case where the mirror member holder is a case capable of storing the mirror member has been described, but in the present invention, the mirror member holder has the mirror member as the side or top surface of the personal computer main body, or the side of the display, There is no particular limitation as long as it can be attached to the upper surface or the back surface and can hold the end of the mirror member rotatably.
[0021]
FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing an unused state of a mirror member attached to an upper surface of a main body of the personal computer. FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing a state when the mirror member is used. As shown in the figure, this personal computer with a mirror has a plate-shaped mirror member holder 51 on the upper surface of the personal computer main body 11, and the end of the mirror member holder 51 is hinged to the end of the mirror member 52. In this case, the mirror member 52 is rotatably held by being connected to the optical member. The mirror member 52 is a three-sided mirror in which three mirrors 52a, 52b, 52c are foldably connected. The mirror 52a and the mirror 52b are connected by a hinge 54, and the mirror 52b and the mirror 52c are connected by a hinge 55.
[0022]
As a means for attaching the mirror member holder 51 to the upper surface of the personal computer main body 11, a double-sided adhesive tape, a bolt and a nut or the like can be used in the same manner as described above. When using the mirror, one end of the folded mirror member (FIG. 6 (a)) is lifted and the mirror member 52 is turned upright, and then the folded mirrors 52a and 52c are turned respectively. It may be opened (FIG. 6B).
[0023]
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in this personal computer with a mirror, a groove-shaped mirror member holder 61 is detachably fitted to the upper surface of the personal computer main body 11, and the mirror member holder 61 is moved from the mirror member holder 62 to the mirror member 62. Is erected. That is, near the center of the upper surface of the mirror member holder 61, a small ball receiving portion 61b for holding a rotatable small ball 61a is provided. One end of a shaft 61c is attached to the small ball 61a, and the other end of the shaft 61c is attached to the mirror member 62. In this manner, the mirror member 62 is held by the mirror member holder 61 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal and vertical directions. The mirror member 62 is a three-sided mirror in which three mirrors 62a, 62b, 62c are foldably connected. The mirror 62a and the mirror 62b are connected by a hinge 63, and the mirror 62b and the mirror 62c are connected by a hinge 64.
[0024]
<Form with mirror attached to display>
9A and 9B show a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 9A is a front view and FIG. 9B is a plan view. As shown in the figure, this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 31 for a personal computer, a mirror member 12 ', and a case (mirror member holder) which is attached to the back of the display 31 and can store the mirror member 12'. 13).
[0025]
The mirror member 12 'is a one-sided mirror having a mirror surface 12e disposed on the front side. A base 32 is provided below the display 31. In the case 13, guide rails 14, 14 are arranged vertically in parallel. The guide rails 14 are arranged such that the arc portions 14a protrude from the front opening of the case 13. The mirror member 12 'has projections 15, 15 above and below the rear end of the mirror member 12'. For this reason, the mirror member 12 ′ is slidable along the guide rails 14, 14, and can be freely inserted and removed from the case 13. When the mirror member 12 'is pulled out of the case 13, the projections 15, 15 at the rear end are positioned by the narrow portions 14b, 14b provided near the arc portions 14a, 14a. At this time, the mirror member 12 'is rotatable about the projections 15, 15 at the arc portions 14a, 14a.
[0026]
When a case accommodating a mirror member is attached to the back of the display as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the mirror member need not be rotatable but may be at least slidable.
[0027]
FIGS. 10A and 10B show a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 10A is a front view and FIG. 10B is a plan view. As shown in the figure, this embodiment includes a cathode ray tube display 41 for a personal computer, a mirror member 12 ', and a case 13 attached to a side surface of the display 41 and capable of storing the mirror member 12'. I have. The mirror member 12 'and the case 13 are the same as those described with reference to FIG. Therefore, the mirror member 12 ′ is slidable along the guide rails 14, 14 and can be freely moved in and out of the case 13. When the mirror member 12 'is pulled out of the case, the projections 15, 15 at the rear end are positioned by the narrow portions 14b, 14b. At this time, the mirror member 12 'is rotatable about the projections 15, 15 at the arc portions 14a, 14a.
[0028]
In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the mirror member 12 'may be a two-sided mirror or a three-sided mirror such as the mirror member 12 in FIG. The case 13 can be attached not only to the side and back of the display but also to the top.
[0029]
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, mirror members 72a, 72b are rotatably held on both sides of a liquid crystal display 71 for a personal computer by hinges (mirror member holders) 73, 73. In this embodiment, when the personal computer is not used, the mirror members 72a and 72b can be closed to the display surface (front) of the display, so that the appearance is not impaired and the display surface can be protected. When not in use, the mirror members 72a and 72b may be folded by folding them on the side surface or the rear surface side of the display 71 instead of the display surface side.
[0030]
In the above embodiment, the case where the mirror member is rotatably held by the mirror member holder has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 12, the mirror member 81 or the mirror member is provided on the upper surface or the side surface of the display 71 for the personal computer. 82 may be fixed by bolts 83 or the like.
[0031]
As a mirror used for the mirror member, a mirror having a metal film such as silver or aluminum formed on the back surface of a glass plate can be used. Further, instead of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate made of, for example, an acrylic resin can be used. Thus, by using a resin as the substrate, the thickness of the mirror member can be reduced, and the weight of the mirror member can be reduced. Further, a mirror-finished surface of a metal such as stainless steel can be used as a mirror.
[0032]
Further, a mirror member that is housed in a case provided with a guide rail and can be slidably pulled out along the guide rail is a personal computer main body or a display as in the above embodiment, for example, a side surface of a desk, It can also be used by attaching it to a wall surface or the inner wall surface of a locker. As a result, the appearance can be easily confirmed at these places, and the mirror member can be stored in the case after use. Therefore, the mirror member does not become bulky and does not impair the appearance of the mounting place.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the mirror member is rotatably held by the mirror member holder on the side surface of the personal computer main body, there is an effect that the appearance can be easily confirmed. After use, the mirror member is placed on the side of the personal computer main body, so that the personal computer does not become bulky and does not impair the appearance of the personal computer.
[0034]
Further, when the mirror member is a foldable two-sided mirror or three-sided mirror, it can be easily confirmed even on the side or rear side of the face which is difficult to see with a single-sided mirror.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a mirror member is housed in a case attached to a side surface of a personal computer main body.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where a mirror member is pulled out of a case attached to a side surface of the personal computer main body of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3A is a side view showing a state where a mirror member is housed in a case, and FIG. 3B is a plan view thereof.
FIG. 4A is a side view showing a state where a mirror member is pulled out of a case, and FIG. 4B is a plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing another means for attaching a case to a side surface of a personal computer main body in the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 6 (a) is a perspective view showing an unused state of a mirror member attached to an upper surface of a personal computer main body. FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing a state when the mirror member is used.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a perspective view showing the personal computer with a mirror shown in FIG. 7;
FIG. 9A is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a plan view thereof.
FIG. 10A is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a plan view thereof.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a personal computer with a mirror according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing a state in which mirror members are attached to the top and side surfaces of a display for a personal computer.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 personal computer main body, 12 mirror member, 12 'mirror member, 13 case (mirror member holder), 14 guide rail, 14a arc portion, 14b ... Narrow width part, 15 ... Projection part, 16 ... Hinge, 17 ... Hinge, 18 ... Mounting bracket, 31 ... Liquid crystal display, 32 ... Base, 41 ..CRT display,

Claims (6)

A mirror-equipped personal computer, wherein a mirror member holder is attached to a side or upper surface of a personal computer main body, and the mirror member holder rotatably holds an end of the mirror member. A mirror-equipped personal computer, wherein a mirror member holder is attached to a side, an upper surface, or a rear surface of a display for a personal computer, and the mirror member holder rotatably holds an end of the mirror member. The mirror member holder is a case capable of storing the mirror member, and a guide rail for slidably pulling out the mirror member from an opening of the case is provided in the case. 3. The personal computer with a mirror according to claim 1, wherein the rear end of the mirror member can be rotatably held with the mirror member pulled out of the case. A case containing a mirror member is attached to the back of a display for a personal computer, and a guide rail for slidably pulling out the mirror member from an opening of the case is provided in the case. Computer. The personal computer with a mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mirror member is a foldable two-sided mirror or three-sided mirror. A mirror member for being attached to a personal computer main body or a display for a personal computer, wherein the mirror member is housed in a case provided with a guide rail and can be slidably pulled out along the guide rail.

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