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JP2005084061A
JP2005084061A JP2003312341A JP2003312341A JP2005084061A JP 2005084061 A JP2005084061 A JP 2005084061A JP 2003312341 A JP2003312341 A JP 2003312341A JP 2003312341 A JP2003312341 A JP 2003312341A JP 2005084061 A JP2005084061 A JP 2005084061A
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勝則 庄司
Kazuyoshi Matsumoto
和悦 松本
Takashi Goino
高志 五位野
Yasuo Sakurai
靖夫 桜井
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus capable of enhancing its operability regardless of the installation position (on a desk or the like) and the physical qualities (short person, handicapped person or the like) of an operator. <P>SOLUTION: This apparatus is provided with a sub-operating part 3 below a main operating part 2 arranged on the front side upper part of the apparatus main body 1, and a protective cover 5 for opening or closing the sub-operating part 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、複写機、プリンタ等の画像形成装置に関し、特に操作部の操作性向上技術に関する。   The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine and a printer, and more particularly to a technique for improving operability of an operation unit.

図１１は画像形成装置を車椅子使用者が使用する状況を示す外観斜視図である。装置本体１の上部には読取ユニット支持部材７に支持された読取ユニット６がある。そして読取ユニット６の手前側には操作部（後述する主操作部）２がある。   FIG. 11 is an external perspective view showing a situation where the wheelchair user uses the image forming apparatus. A reading unit 6 supported by a reading unit support member 7 is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body 1. An operation unit (main operation unit described later) 2 is provided on the front side of the reading unit 6.

図１１に示すように、車椅子使用者にとって操作部は高い位置にあり、操作し難いものであった。また健常者であっても装置本体が机の上に設置されると、特に背の低い使用者の場合、同じ不具合があった。
本発明は、装置本体の設置位置（机上設置等）、操作者の条件（背の低い人、身障者等）の如何に関わらず、操作性を向上させることができる画像形成装置を提供することを目的とする。 As shown in FIG. 11, the operation unit is at a high position for a wheelchair user and is difficult to operate. Moreover, even if it was a healthy person, when the apparatus main body was installed on the desk, especially the short user had the same malfunction.
The present invention provides an image forming apparatus capable of improving operability regardless of the installation position (desktop installation, etc.) of the apparatus main body and the conditions of the operator (such as a short person, a disabled person, etc.). Objective.

上記目的を達成するために、請求項１記載の発明は、装置本体手前側上部に設けた主操作部の下方位置に副操作部を設けた画像形成装置を最も主要な特徴とする。
請求項２記載の発明は、副操作部を開閉する保護カバーを設けた請求項１記載の画像形成装置を主要な特徴とする。
請求項３記載の発明は、装置本体手前側上部に、上下動可能な操作部ユニットを設けた画像形成装置を最も主要な特徴とする。
請求項４記載の発明は、装置本体上部に、手前側と奥側に水平移動可能な読取ユニットを設け、操作部ユニットを読取ユニットの手前側に設けた請求項３記載の画像形成装置を主要な特徴とする。
請求項５記載の発明は、読取ユニットの水平移動に連動して操作部ユニットが上下動するよう構成されている請求項４記載の画像形成装置を主要な特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that an image forming apparatus provided with a sub operation part at a position below a main operation part provided at the upper part on the front side of the apparatus main body is the main feature.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect is provided with a protective cover for opening and closing the sub operation unit.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus having an operation unit unit capable of moving up and down at the upper part on the front side of the apparatus main body is the main feature.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus according to the third aspect in which a reading unit that is horizontally movable is provided on the upper side of the apparatus main body, and an operation unit is provided on the front side of the reading unit. Features.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the operation unit moves up and down in conjunction with the horizontal movement of the reading unit.

本発明によれば、副操作部あるいは操作部ユニットが下方に位置するので、装置本体の設置位置（机上設置等）、操作者の条件（背の低い人、身障者等）の如何に関わらず、操作性を向上させることができる。   According to the present invention, since the sub-operation unit or the operation unit unit is positioned below, regardless of the installation position of the apparatus body (desktop installation, etc.) and the conditions of the operator (short people, disabled people, etc.) Operability can be improved.

以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面に従って説明する。
図１は本発明の第１の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図である。装置本体１の主操作部２は、装置本体１上部に設けられているが、本発明では、主操作部２よりも低い位置の機械本体前側の装置本体排紙口４近傍に、少なくとも、スタートキー、テンキーに相当する機能（キーまたは、液晶画面等）を有している副操作部３を設ける。
このように下方位置に副操作部３を設けることで、装置本体１を机上に設置した場合、及び背の低い操作者、車椅子使用者等が使用する場合であっても、副操作部３を利用して容易に操作することができる。
図２は本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図、図３は本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置における保護カバー被覆状態の要部外観斜視図、図４は本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置における保護カバー収納途中状態の要部外観斜視図である。
第２の実施形態は第１の実施形態の変形例であり、副操作部３を開閉する（被覆、露出させる）保護カバー５を設ける。副操作部３を使用する必要のないときは、図３に示すように保護カバー５で副操作部３を閉じる。このようにすると、主操作部２を操作中に副操作部３を誤操作しないようにすることが可能となる。また副操作部３を使用する場合は図４に示すように、保護カバー５をスライドさせながら装置本体１内に収容して、副操作部３を開く。
ここで、保護カバー５が装置本体１内に収容されていることを検知するセンサを装置本体１に設け、センサによる検知信号で主操作部２のキー操作を無効にすれば主操作部２の誤操作を防止することができる。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The main operation unit 2 of the apparatus main body 1 is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body 1. However, in the present invention, at least the start of the apparatus main unit 2 near the apparatus main body discharge port 4 on the front side of the machine main body is started. A sub-operation unit 3 having functions corresponding to keys and numeric keys (key or liquid crystal screen) is provided.
By providing the sub-operation unit 3 at the lower position in this way, the sub-operation unit 3 can be used even when the apparatus main body 1 is installed on a desk and when a short operator, a wheelchair user, or the like uses it. It can be easily operated using.
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a main part in a protective cover covering state in the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a perspective view of an external appearance of a main part of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention when the protective cover is being housed. FIG.
The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, and is provided with a protective cover 5 that opens and closes (covers and exposes) the sub operation unit 3. When it is not necessary to use the sub operation unit 3, the sub operation unit 3 is closed with the protective cover 5 as shown in FIG. In this way, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the sub operation unit 3 while operating the main operation unit 2. Further, when the sub operation unit 3 is used, as shown in FIG. 4, the protective cover 5 is accommodated in the apparatus main body 1 while sliding, and the sub operation unit 3 is opened.
Here, if a sensor for detecting that the protective cover 5 is accommodated in the apparatus main body 1 is provided in the apparatus main body 1 and the key operation of the main operation section 2 is invalidated by a detection signal from the sensor, Incorrect operation can be prevented.

図５は本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図、図６は本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において固定レバーを外した状態の要部外観斜視図、図７は本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において操作部ユニットを下降させた状態の要部外観斜視図、図８は本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において図７の状態からさらに読取ユニトットを手前側に引き出した状態の要部外観斜視図である。
操作部ユニット１１は、読取ユニット６に取付けられており、操作部ユニット１１が、単独で下方に移動可能することができるように読取ユニット６の前面側に上下方向へ延びるスライドレール１２が設けられている。操作部ユニット１１の背面にはこのスライドレール１２とスライド自在に係合する被係合部が設けられている。また、操作部ユニット１１と読取ユニット６とを固定する固定レバー１３が設けられて、固定レバー１２を図６に示すように解除することにより、操作部ユニット１１を図７に示すように下降させることができる。
また、読取ユニット支持部材７の上面に前後方向へ延びるにスライドレール１４を設け、読取ユニット６を図８に示すように、手前側に引き出すことができるようになっている。読取ユニット６の下面にはこのスライドレール１４とスライド自在に係合する被係合部が設けられている。これにより、操作部ユニット１１を、図５に示す通常位置から、図８に示すように、下方でしかも手前側に位置させることができ、前述した例と同様に、装置本体１の設置位置（机上設置等）、操作者の条件（背の低い人等）の如何に関わらず、操作性を向上させることができる。
操作部ユニット１１を通常使用時の位置に戻す場合は、固定レバー１３と読取ユニット６の係止溝６ａとのロックを解除し、操作部ユニット１１を持ち上げると、操作部ユニット１１は読取ユニット６側に設けられているスライドレール１２に沿って上昇して通常位置に戻る。その状態で固定レバー１３によりロックする。 FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a main part of the image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention with the fixing lever removed. 7 is an external perspective view of the main part of the image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention with the operating unit unit lowered, and FIG. 8 is an image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an external appearance of a main part in a state in which a reading unit is further pulled out from the state of FIG.
The operation unit 11 is attached to the reading unit 6, and a slide rail 12 extending in the vertical direction is provided on the front side of the reading unit 6 so that the operation unit 11 can be moved downward alone. ing. An engaged portion that is slidably engaged with the slide rail 12 is provided on the back surface of the operation unit unit 11. Further, a fixing lever 13 for fixing the operation unit 11 and the reading unit 6 is provided, and the operation unit 11 is lowered as shown in FIG. 7 by releasing the fixing lever 12 as shown in FIG. be able to.
Further, a slide rail 14 is provided on the upper surface of the reading unit support member 7 so as to extend in the front-rear direction, and the reading unit 6 can be pulled out to the front side as shown in FIG. An engaged portion that is slidably engaged with the slide rail 14 is provided on the lower surface of the reading unit 6. As a result, the operation unit 11 can be positioned at the lower side and the front side as shown in FIG. 8 from the normal position shown in FIG. The operability can be improved regardless of the installation on the desk, etc.) and the conditions of the operator (such as a short person).
When the operation unit 11 is returned to the normal use position, the lock between the fixing lever 13 and the locking groove 6a of the reading unit 6 is released, and when the operation unit 11 is lifted, the operation unit 11 is read. It rises along the slide rail 12 provided on the side and returns to the normal position. In this state, locking is performed by the fixing lever 13.

図９は本発明の第４の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図、図１０は本発明の第４の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において操作部ユニットを下降させた状態の要部外観斜視図である。
第４の実施形態は第３の実施形態の変形例であり、読取ユニット支持部材７の手前側端部に、先端に向かって下方に傾斜する傾斜部７−１を設けている。図１０に示すように、読取ユニット６を手前側にスライドさせるのに連動して、傾斜部７−１に沿って操作部ユニット１１を下方に移動できるようになり、上記と同様の効果が得られる。傾斜部７―１には図示しないスライドレールを設ける。
操作部ユニット１１を図９に示す通常使用時の位置に戻す場合は、読取ユニット６を後方に押すと、読取ユニット６は読取ユニット支持部材７上に設けられているスライドレール１４に沿って後方移動し、その動作に連動して、操作部ユニット１１は、傾斜部７−１に沿って上方に移動し、通常位置に戻ることとなる。 FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an external view of the main part of the image forming apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a state where the operation unit is lowered. It is a perspective view.
The fourth embodiment is a modification of the third embodiment, and an inclined portion 7-1 that is inclined downward toward the tip is provided at the front side end portion of the reading unit support member 7. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation unit 11 can be moved downward along the inclined portion 7-1 in conjunction with the sliding of the reading unit 6 toward the front side, and the same effect as described above can be obtained. It is done. A slide rail (not shown) is provided on the inclined portion 7-1.
When the operation unit 11 is returned to the normal use position shown in FIG. 9, when the reading unit 6 is pushed backward, the reading unit 6 moves backward along the slide rail 14 provided on the reading unit support member 7. In conjunction with the movement, the operation unit unit 11 moves upward along the inclined portion 7-1 and returns to the normal position.

本発明の第１の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図。1 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図。FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置における保護カバー被覆状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an external appearance of a main part in a protective cover covering state in an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第２の実施形態に係る画像形成装置における保護カバー収納途中状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an external appearance of a main part in the middle of storing a protective cover in an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において固定レバーを外した状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of a main part in a state where a fixing lever is removed in an image forming apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において操作部ユニットを下降させた状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of a main part in a state where an operation unit unit is lowered in an image forming apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第３の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において図７の状態からさらに読取ユニットを手前側に引き出した状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of a main part in a state in which a reading unit is further pulled out from the state of FIG. 7 in the image forming apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る画像形成装置の外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る画像形成装置において操作部ユニットを下降させた状態の要部外観斜視図。FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of a main part in a state where an operation unit unit is lowered in an image forming apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 画像形成装置を車椅子使用者が使用する状況を示す外観斜視図。FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a situation where a wheelchair user uses the image forming apparatus.

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１ 装置本体
２ 主操作部
３ 副操作部
５ 保護カバー
６ 読取ユニット
７ 読取ユニット支持部材
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body 2 Main operation part 3 Sub operation part 5 Protective cover 6 Reading unit 7 Reading unit support member

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装置本体手前側上部に設けた主操作部の下方位置に副操作部を設けたことを特徴とする画像形成装置。   An image forming apparatus comprising: a sub-operation unit provided at a position below a main operation unit provided at an upper portion on the front side of the apparatus main body. 副操作部を開閉する保護カバーを設けたことを特徴とする請求項１記載の画像形成装置。   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a protective cover that opens and closes the sub operation unit. 装置本体手前側上部に、上下動可能な操作部ユニットを設けたことを特徴とする画像形成装置。   An image forming apparatus characterized in that an operation unit unit capable of moving up and down is provided at an upper part on the front side of the apparatus main body. 装置本体上部に、手前側と奥側との間で移動可能な読取ユニットを設け、操作部ユニットを読取ユニットの手前側に設けたことを特徴とする請求項３記載の画像形成装置。   4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a reading unit movable between a front side and a back side is provided at an upper portion of the apparatus main body, and an operation unit is provided on the front side of the reading unit. 読取ユニットの水平移動に連動して操作部ユニットが上下動するよう構成されていることを特徴とする請求項４記載の画像形成装置。   The image forming apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the operation unit is configured to move up and down in conjunction with the horizontal movement of the reading unit.
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