JP2006004710A - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install an operating button part on a main body case 2 by far simply and rapidly than conventional one without looseness. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic equipment comprises: an operating button part 40 in which a projection for blind persons 46 for tactile feel identification with a prescribed size is integrally formed together with various types of operating buttons 41-45; and a main body case 30 which has holes 31-34 for inserting and installing the various operating buttons 41-45 so as to be protruded slightly from the surface 30B and a hole 37 for inserting and installing the projection for blind persons 46 from the surface 30B. When the operating button part 40 is installed on the main body case 30, the projection for blind persons 46 is inserted in the hole 37 and positioned, and since the projection for blind persons 46 is protruded from the surface 30B, the projection 46 is also used for positioning purpose, thereby, the operating button part is installed on the case body without looseness. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device, and is suitable for application when, for example, an operation button unit of a portable mini disc player is attached integrally with a main body case.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an operation panel attached to the surface of an electronic device in which protrusions that can recognize the shape with a passive touch are provided on the surface of various buttons (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-9-213162

In addition, there is a holding structure of an operation button that can be attached to the case body with a simple structure (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2000-276963 JP

  On the other hand, in the portable mini disc player 1 as shown in FIG. 13, the play / pause button 3, fast forward button 4, fast reverse button 5, stop button 6, group button 7 are placed at predetermined positions on the peripheral side surface 2 A of the main body case 2. Etc. are provided in a slightly protruding state so as to accept various instructions from the user.

  This portable mini disc player 1 is provided with a volume knob 8 and a hold knob 9 at the upper end portion of the surface 2B of the main body case 2, and for example, presses the + side of the volume knob 8 to increase the volume. The volume is lowered by pressing the minus side of 8.

  Here, the volume knob 8 has a volume-up + convex portion 8A having a circular shape on the side end, and is formed on the surface thereof, and either side is increased in volume by the tactile sensation of the convex portion 8A. Alternatively, the user can recognize whether the volume is down.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the operation button unit 10 has a structure in which a play and pause button 3, a fast forward button 4, a fast reverse button 5, a stop button 6, and a group button 7 are integrated. When the whole is attached to the hole of the main body case 2 from the back surface side, the various operation buttons 3 to 7 slightly protrude from the peripheral side surface 2A of the main body case 2. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the operation button unit 10 has an internal structure when the playback and pause button 3, the fast forward button 4, the fast reverse button 5, the stop button 6, and the group button 7 are pressed down by the user. Bosses 11 are provided for contacting the electrical contacts of the circuit.

  As shown in FIG. D, the main body case 2 has a structure on the back side of the main body case 2 in a state in which the various operation buttons 3 to 7 of the operation button portion 10 are slightly projected on the peripheral side surface 2A of the main body case 2. Holes 12 to 16 for attaching are formed slightly larger than various operation buttons, and holes 17 and 18 for attaching the volume knob 7 and the hold knob 8 slightly protruding from the surface 2B of the main body case 2. Is formed.

  In practice, when the operator attaches the operation button unit 10 from the back side of the main body case 2, first, the operator attaches a double-sided tape 20 of a predetermined size for positioning the operation button unit 10 to a predetermined position. Is attached to a slight space above the hole 18 for the hold knob 8 and after the attachment, the release paper of the double-sided tape 20 is peeled off with tweezers or the like.

  Thereafter, the operator fits the various operation buttons 3 to 7 of the operation button unit 10 in the holes 12 to 16 and then attaches the bottom surface 10 </ b> A (FIGS. 14 and 15) of the operation button unit 10 with the double-sided tape 20. After the positioning, the operation button unit 10 is finally attached. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17, the operation button portion 10 is attached in a state where all the operation buttons 3 to 7 are fitted into the holes 12 to 18 from the back surface side of the main body case 2.

  Here, since the holes 12 to 16 of the main body case 2 are formed larger than the various operation buttons 3 to 7 of the operation button unit 10 from the viewpoint of improving workability at the time of attachment, the operation button unit 10 is moved in the longitudinal direction. Since the rattling occurs within the size range of the holes 12 to 16 when moved, this is prevented and the various operation buttons 3 to 7 are attached to the center position (ideal position) with respect to the holes 12 to 16. Therefore, it is necessary to position the operation button unit 10 using the double-sided tape 20.

  By the way, in the portable mini-disc player 1 having such a configuration, in order to attach the operation button unit 10 to the main body case 2, the double-sided tape 20 must be adhered to a predetermined position on the back side of the main body case 2, Further, there is a problem that a complicated work process of peeling the release paper of the double-sided tape 20 with tweezers or the like is required and skill of the operator is required.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and proposes a housing case and an electronic apparatus having a simple structure that allows the operation button unit to be attached to the main body case 2 without rattling more easily and in a shorter time than the prior art. It is something to try.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the present invention, an electronic device having various operation buttons includes an operation button unit integrally formed with convex portions having a predetermined shape and size together with various operation buttons, and various operation buttons. When mounting the operation button part to the case body, including a case body having a hole for fitting and projecting slightly from the surface together with a hole for fitting so as to slightly protrude from the surface. Positioning by fitting the convex part into the hole, and using the convex part protruding from the surface as the convex part for tactile sensation identification for blind persons, the convex part for tactile sensation identification can also be used for positioning the operation button part. Therefore, the structure can be simplified as a whole and the operation button part can be attached to the case body without rattling.

  According to the present invention, the operation button portion integrally formed with the convex portions having a predetermined size together with the various operation buttons and the hole for fitting the various operation buttons so as to protrude slightly from the surface are provided. And a case body having a hole for slightly projecting from the surface, and when attaching the operation button part to the case body, positioning is performed by fitting the convex part into the hole and the convex part projecting from the surface. The tactile sensation identifying convex portion can also be used for positioning the operation button portion by using the portion as a tactile sensation identifying convex portion for the blind person, so that the structure can be simplified as a whole and the operation button portion is rattled. Therefore, the operation button can be attached to the main body case 2 without rattling with a simpler and shorter time than the conventional case. It is possible to realize the equipment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(1) Appearance structure of main body case In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 30 denotes a front side structure and a back side structure of the main body case in the portable mini disc player of the present invention as a whole, and a space for storing an internal circuit is provided. The thin plate-shaped metal member is formed.

  The main body case 30 has holes 31 to 34 each having a predetermined shape for attaching various operation buttons of an operation button section, which will be described later, slightly projecting from the peripheral side surface 30A. It is formed slightly larger than.

  The main body case 30 is formed with a volume knob 35 and a hold knob 36 for attaching a volume knob and a hold knob, which will be described later, while slightly protruding from the back surface 30B of the main body case 2.

  Further, in the main body case 2, a convex portion for the blind person indicating a volume sound volume increasing direction in the volume knob is provided from the surface 30B at a predetermined position near the volume knob hole 35 between the volume knob hole 35 and the hold knob hole 36. A hole 37 is provided for mounting in the protruding state and used for positioning when attaching the operation button part.

(2) Structure of the operation button unit As shown in FIG. 3, the operation button unit 40 has a structure in which a play and pause button 41, a fast forward button 42, a fast reverse button 43, a stop button 44, and a group button 45 are integrated. And the various operation buttons 41 to 45 are arranged around the periphery of the main body case 30 when the whole is attached to the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30 from the back surface 30 </ b> C side of the main body case 30. It is formed with a predetermined height so as to slightly protrude from the side surface 30A.

  Further, the operation button portion 40 is formed with a convex portion 46 for a blind person corresponding to the hole 37 of the main body case 30 at a predetermined position on the bottom surface 40A orthogonal to the surface on which the various operation buttons 41 to 45 are formed. .

  As for the operation button part 40, the various operation buttons 41-45 are fitted by the holes 31-34 of the main body case 2 at the same time as the said convex part 46 for blind persons and the hole 37 of the said main body case 30 fit. The operation button unit 40 is positioned at a predetermined position and attached to the main body case 2 integrally.

  Here, the convex portion 46 for the blind person is capable of recognizing tactile sensation provided when indicating the types of various operation elements in an electronic device or the like or indicating the direction of an operation button (for example, the direction of volume increase or volume decrease in volume knob). The convex portion, specifically, the head is a hemisphere having a diameter of about 0.8 [mm] or more, and is formed with a height of about 0.3 [mm] or more.

  Further, in the operation button portion 40, a volume knob holding space 47 for holding the volume knob 49 when attached to the main body case 30 is formed on the left side of the blind person convex portion 46, and the blind person convex portion 46. On the right side, a hold knob holding space 48 for holding the hold knob 50 is formed.

  The volume knob 49 and the hold knob 50 are fitted in the volume knob hole 35 and the hold knob hole 36 (FIGS. 1 and 2) of the main body case 30, and the operation button unit 40 is attached to the main body case 2. In this case, the volume knob holding space 47 and the hold knob holding space 48 are accommodated so as to be sandwiched between the main body case 30.

  When the volume knob 49 is housed in the volume knob holding space 47, pin-shaped shaft support portions 49A and 49B provided in the center of the volume knob 49 are provided in the center of the volume knob holding space 47. It is supported by the recesses 47A and 47B, and can rotate around the shaft support portions 49A and 49B.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the operation button unit 40 has an internal circuit when a playback and pause button 41, a fast forward button 42, a fast reverse button 43, a stop button 44, and a group button 45 are pressed by the user. Protrused bosses 51 to 55 are provided for contact with the electrical contacts.

(3) Volume knob structure As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the volume knob 49 has shaft support portions 49A and 49B integrally attached and fixed to the back surface 49D of an elongated operation element 49C having a recess in the center. The operation element 49C can be rotated in a seesaw shape with the shaft support portions 49A and 49B as the rotation center.

  Thereby, the volume knob 49 is stored in the volume knob holding space 47 of the main body case 2, and when the shaft support portions 49 A and 49 B are held in the recesses 47 A and 47 B of the volume knob holding space 47, the volume knob holding space 47 Among them, the operation element 49C rotates like a seesaw through the shaft support parts 49A and 49B.

(4) Structure of Hold Knob As shown in FIG. 6, the hold knob 50 has a shape in which an elongated knob part 50B is integrally attached and fixed on a plate-like member 50A, and the entire hold knob 50 is held. Whether it shifts to the internal circuit via the claw 50C protruding from the back side of the plate-like member 50A by being stored in the knob holding space 48 and moving in the longitudinal direction within the range of the hold knob holding space 48 It is designed to give a no order.

  When the hold knob 50 is fitted into the hold knob hole 36 of the main body case 30, only the knob portion 50B protrudes slightly from the surface 30B of the main body case 30.

(5) Installation process As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the operator temporarily fits the volume knob 49 and the hold knob 50 into the volume knob hole 35 and the hold knob hole 36 of the main body case 2. In the state, the convex portion 46 for the blind person of the operation button portion 40 is fitted into the hole 37 of the main body case 2 from the back surface 30 </ b> C side of the main body case 30.

  At this time, the convex portion 46 for the blind person of the operation button portion 40 is also used for positioning when the operation button portion 40 is attached to the main body case 30, so that the convex portion 46 for blind people and the hole 37 are fitted. The various operation buttons 41 to 45 of the operation button unit 40 are automatically positioned and fitted to the center positions (ideal positions) with respect to the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 2 only by being fitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as a result of the operation button unit 40 being attached to the main body case 30, the various operation buttons 41 to 45 of the operation button unit 40 slightly protrude from the peripheral side surface 30 </ b> A of the main body case 30 and the volume knob. 49 and the hold knob 50 are also slightly protruded from the peripheral side surface 30A, and are easily pressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, as a result of the operation button section 40 being attached to the main body case 30, the volume knob 49 and the hold knob 50 are housed in the volume knob holding space 47 and the hold knob holding space 48 of the operation button section 40. Will be.

  Thus, the volume knob 49 is accommodated in the volume knob holding space 47 so that the shaft supports 49A and 49B are supported by the recesses 47A and 47B of the volume knob holding space 47 so that the operation element 49C can rotate. Has been made.

  The hold knob 50 is attached so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction within the range of the hold knob holding space 48 so that the knob part 50B slightly protruding from the surface 30B of the main body case 30 can be operated by the user. Yes.

(6) Attached State As shown in FIG. 11, in a state where the operation button portion 40 is attached to the main body case 30, the convex portion 46 for the blind person of the operation button portion 40 is about 0.3 mm from the surface 30 </ b> B of the main body case 3. ] Will protrude.

  Thereby, the main body case 30 can recognize the convex portion 46 for the blind person protruding from the surface 30B of the main body case 30 through the tactile sensation of the user. Therefore, the operation of the volume knob 49 on the side where the convex portion for the blind person 46 exists. This allows the user to confirm that the child 49C (FIG. 5) is in the volume up direction.

  The main body case 30 is positioned simultaneously by fitting the convex portion 46 for the blind person of the operation button portion 40 into the hole 37 of the main body case 30, so that the operation can be performed in the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30. There is no need to align the various operation buttons 41 to 45 of the button part 40, and the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30 and the operation button part 40 can be changed according to the combination of the convex part 46 for the blind person and the hole 37. The positional relationship with the various operation buttons 41 to 45 is uniquely determined.

  That is, the various operation buttons 41 to 45 of the operation button portion 40 are formed in a predetermined size in a predetermined position with respect to the convex portion 46 for the blind person, and the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30 are also formed in the holes. By forming a predetermined size (slightly larger than the various operation buttons 41 to 45) at a predetermined position with reference to 37, when the convex portion 46 for the blind person and the hole 37 are fitted, The operation buttons 41 to 45 of the operation button unit 40 are attached in an ideal position with respect to the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30.

  In fact, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), in the state of attachment of the conventional electronic device, there is no idea that the blind button 46 of the operation button portion 40 is fitted into the hole 37 of the main body case 30 to serve as positioning. For this reason, if the operation button 40 that is not provided with the blind convex portion 46 is attached to the main body case 30, the various operation buttons 41 to 41 of the operation button 40 are inserted into the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30. 45 was displaced to cause a deviation, and a gap of about 0.2 [mm] at maximum could occur.

  However, as shown in FIG. 12B, the main body case 30 according to the present invention has a structure that also serves as positioning by fitting the convex portion 46 for the blind person of the operation button portion 40 into the hole 37 of the main body case 30. As a result, the various operation buttons 41 to 45 of the operation button unit 40 do not cause a positional shift with respect to the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30, and the center position (ideal position) with respect to the holes 31 to 34. Various operation buttons 41 to 45 are arranged on the screen.

(7) Operation and Effect In the above configuration, the portable mini disc player according to the present invention is located at a predetermined position near the volume knob 35 between the volume knob 35 and the hold knob 36. The body case 30 is provided with a hole 37 for projecting the convex part 46 for the blind person showing the volume increasing direction from the surface 30B and used for positioning when the operation button part 40 is attached. The operation button portion 40 and the main body case 30 are attached by fitting the convex portions 46 together.

  In this case, the portable mini-disc player is provided with a convex portion 46 for the blind person that functions as both a positioning boss for attaching to the predetermined position of the main body case 30 and a mark indicating the volume increasing direction of the volume knob 49. Since the operation button portion 40 is attached to the main body case 30, an ideal operation for the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30 can be performed by a simple operation in which an operator simply fits the convex portion 46 for the blind person into the hole 37 of the main body case 30. The various operation buttons 41 to 45 can be attached at the target positions.

  In addition, since the convex part 46 for the blind person slightly protrudes from the surface 30B of the main body case 30, the convex part for the blind person directly on the surface of the volume knob 8 as in the conventional volume knob 8 (FIG. 13). 8A need not be formed, and can be mounted without worrying about the direction of the volume knob 49 when the operator engages the volume knob hole 35 of the main body case 3 like the volume knob 49. , Workability is further improved.

  As described above, the portable mini-disc player according to the present invention does not require the trouble of attaching the double-sided tape 20 as in the past in the mounting process, and the blind convex portion 46 of the operation button portion 40 is simply formed in the hole 37 of the main body case 30. Workability at the time of attachment can be greatly improved only by a simple operation such as fitting to the main body case 30 and the operation button part 40 can be attached to the main body case 30 without rattling, compared to the conventional case.

  Further, in the portable mini-disc player according to the present invention, it is inherently undesirable for the positioning hole 37 to be visible from the surface 30B of the main body case 30, so that it is hidden inside the main body case 30 and does not penetrate. However, since it also has a role as the hole 37 of the convex portion 46 for the blind person, the hole 37 does not impair the design of the appearance, and the space in the inner space of the main body case 30 is reduced. It can also contribute to space.

  According to the above configuration, the portable mini disc player according to the present invention fits the blind convex portion 46 of the operation button portion 40 into the hole 37 formed in the main body case 30, so that the operation button portion 40 of the operation button portion 40 is fitted. The various operation buttons 41 to 45 can be directly attached at ideal positions with respect to the holes 31 to 34 of the main body case 30, and at the same time, the convex portion 46 for the blind person showing the volume increasing direction of the volume knob 49 is provided on the surface 30 </ b> B of the main body case 30. Can be projected.

(8) Other Embodiments In the above-described embodiments, the case where the operation button unit 40 is attached to the main body case 30 as the housing case of the present invention has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a hole for fitting the blind convex portion 46 may be provided in the cover body serving as the upper lid of the main body case 40, and the operation button portion 40 may be attached to the cover body.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the hole 37 is provided at a predetermined position near the volume knob 35 in the main body case 30, and the convex portion 46 for the blind person is provided at a predetermined position of the operation button portion 40 so as to be fitted to each other. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the set of holes 37 and the convex portion 46 for the blind person, a hole is also provided on the hold side of the hold knob 50 in the main body case 30, A second blind convex portion may be provided at a corresponding position on the bottom surface 40A so as to be fitted to each other.

  Further, although cases have been described with the above embodiment where the present invention is applied to a portable mini-disc player as an electronic device, the present invention is not limited to this, and a portable CD (Compact Disc) player, cellular phone, etc. The present invention may be applied to various other electronic devices having an operation button part and a convex part for a blind person such as a notebook personal computer and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).

  The electronic device of the present invention can be applied to various other uses in which, for example, an operation button portion and a blind convex portion are attached to a main body case of the electronic device.

It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the structure of the main body case (surface side) of the electronic device in this invention. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the structure of the main body case (back side) of the electronic device in this invention. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the front side structure of the operation button part in this invention. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the back side structure of the operation button part in this invention. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the structure of a volume knob. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the structure of a hold knob. It is a rough-line perspective view with which it uses for description of the state in which the volume knob and the hold knob were temporarily fixed. It is a rough-line perspective view with which it uses for description of an attachment process. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows a mounting state (surface side). It is a rough-line perspective view which shows a mounting state (back side). It is an approximate line sectional view showing the section structure of the convex part for blind people. It is a basic diagram with which it uses for the comparison of the offset state by the clearance of an operation button. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the structure of the conventional electronic device. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the front side structure of the conventional operation button part. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the back side structure of the conventional operation button part. It is a rough-line perspective view which shows the back surface structure of the conventional main body case. It is a rough-line perspective view with which it uses for description of the mode of the operation button part attached to the conventional main body case.

Explanation of symbols

1 …… Portable mini-disc player, 2, 30 …… Body case, 3,41 …… Play and pause button, 4,42 …… Fast forward button, 5,43 …… Fast rewind button, 6,44 …… Stop Button, 7, 45 ... Group button, 11, 51-55 ... Boss, 31-34 ... Hole, 35 ... Volume knob hole, 36 ... Hold knob hole, 37 ... Hole, 40 ... Operation button section, 46... Convex part for blind person, 47... Volume knob holding space 47, 48... Hold knob holding space, 49.

Claims (3)

An electronic device having various operation buttons,
An operation button portion integrally formed with a convex portion having a predetermined shape and size together with the various operation buttons,
A case body having a hole for fitting the various operation buttons so as to slightly protrude from the surface and a hole for fitting the convex portion and slightly protruding from the surface,
When attaching the operation button part to the case body, positioning is performed by fitting the convex part into the hole, and the convex part protruding from the surface is used as a convex part for tactile sensation identification for the blind. Electronic equipment. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion indicates a + side direction of a volume knob. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the casing case is attached only by fitting the case body and the operation button portion.

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