JP2006011615A - Oa workbench - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an OA workbench for improving operability in the material preparation of an agent. <P>SOLUTION: This OA workbench is provided with an operation face 1 with height for making it easy for an operator to operate in standing attitudes, and the operation face 1 is integrated with a printer 7 and a scanner 3. An agent prepares materials on the operation face 1, and uses the printer 7, the scanner 3 and a copy where the scanner 7 is combined with the scanner 3 as necessary. That is, the OA workbench 100 is configured for enabling the agent to prepare the materials. Thus, it is not necessary for the agent to go and back between an operation place, a print setting place and copy setting place in an office, and it is possible to improve the operating efficiency. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an office automation (OA) workbench that can improve the efficiency of document creation work by an agent.

  For example, material handed over to clients needs impact. For this reason, an agent who conducts business with clients creates necessary materials by cutting and pasting printed materials or copying them. Because of this work, the agent must go frequently between office workplaces (mainly desks and conference rooms in his department) and office automation equipment such as copiers, printers, and scanners. Very bad.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an OA work table that can improve the work efficiency of an agent when creating a business document.

  In order to achieve the above object, an OA work table according to the present invention has a work surface that is easy for an operator to work in a standing posture, and the work surface is integrated with a printer and a scanner. It is characterized by being.

  The agent prints using the printer, cuts and pastes the document on the work table, reads the content of the document with the scanner, and prints it with the printer. In other words, since the agent can perform almost all materials creation work on the OA work table, it is not necessary to frequently make a round trip between the printer installation location, the scanner installation location, and the work location in the office.

  The OA work table according to the present invention has a structure in which one or more work table blocks whose upper surface is a work surface, a block-shaped printer, and a block-shaped scanner are stacked and / or arranged. The at least one workbench block is located at the top.

  In this way, by forming each component into blocks and stacking them or arranging stacked ones and combining them, OA work benches of various shapes can be constructed. A specific configuration example is shown in the fifth embodiment. In addition, since the work table block has a work surface on its upper surface, at least the work table block is arranged at the top. For example, it is not excluded that a scanner is disposed beside the work table block disposed at the top.

  In the OA work bench according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the height of the work surface is not less than 800 mm and not more than 1100 mm.

  According to the work surface of this height, it is easy for an agent to work in a standing posture. More preferably, the work surface has a height of 850 mm to 1000 mm.

  The OA work table according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, a cutting mat is provided on the work surface.

  By providing a cutting mat on the work surface of the OA work table, it becomes possible to use a cutter knife or the like on the work surface, and the workability of the agent is improved.

  The OA work table according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the scanner and the printer can be connected to a personal computer.

  If a personal computer can be connected to the OA work table and used, the agent can perform almost all work on the OA work table.

  The OA work table according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, a gap or a drawer for placing stationery or the like is provided immediately below the work surface.

  If a gap is provided directly under the work surface of the work table, items essential for work such as stationery can be stored. In this way, it is not necessary to go to other places to get what is necessary for the work, and can be organized without leaving them on the work surface.

  The OA work table according to the present invention is characterized in that in the above-mentioned invention, the OA work table further includes a display unit for displaying an image read by a scanner.

  The document actually created by the display unit can be viewed objectively. For example, document layout, color, overall impression, etc. can be confirmed.

  The OA work table according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the OA work table has an image processing means for processing the read image.

  Furthermore, by providing image processing means, the created document can be processed on the screen. Thereby, the manual operation by the agent can be omitted. For example, the cut and pasted marks on the image can be erased.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, constituent elements of the embodiments described below include those that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art or those that are substantially the same.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an OA work table according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a use state of the OA work table shown in FIG. The OA worktable 100 has a shape similar to an island type system kitchen, and has a height suitable for an agent to work standing up. Specifically, the height of the work surface 1 is 800 mm or more and 1100 mm or less. is there. More preferably, the height is 850 mm or more and 1000 mm or less.

  A vinyl matte or olefin cutting mat 2 is detachably provided on the work surface 1 so that a cutter knife can be used. The use of the transparent cutting mat 2 is convenient because a document can be sandwiched between the cutting mat 2 and the work surface 1.

  In addition, a reading surface 4 of the scanner 3 is provided on the work surface 1. The lid 5 of the reading surface 4 is provided with a cutting mat 2 on its upper surface. Note that glass may be used as the material of the cutting mat 2. Further, a display unit 6 such as a liquid crystal display panel is provided on the work surface 1.

  Next, a paper discharge port 8 of the printer 7 is provided on the side surface of the OA work table 100. The paper discharge port 8 is provided with a plurality of trays 8a. The main body of the printer 7 is built under the work surface 1 of the OA work table 100. Further, the support portion 6a of the display portion 6 is provided with a USB terminal 9, and a personal computer (not shown) can be connected thereto. The work surface 1 has a width of 1500 mm and a depth of 1000 mm, but is not limited thereto.

  Further, a plurality of power outlets 10 are provided in the main body of the OA work table 100. For this reason, even when the agent brings a personal computer, it is not necessary to search for the power source in the office. A sub desk (not shown) may be installed beside the OA work table 100.

  According to the OA work table 100, as shown in FIG. 2, the agent A can work at an appropriate height. That is, if the work surface 1 has such a height, the work can be performed without taking an unreasonable posture. Further, since the document printed by the printer 7 is discharged from the side of the main body, it is easy to take the document. In order to create the necessary materials, the agent A performs work by expanding various materials such as presentation documents to be submitted to the client on the work surface 1.

  When cutting a document, a cutting mat 2 on the work surface 1 is used. When copying, the lid 5 of the scanner 3 is opened, the document is set on the reading surface 4 and scanned. The scanned image is printed by the printer 7. The printer 7 can print desired contents by connecting a personal computer. The display unit 6 can display the cut and pasted document by placing it on the reading surface 4 of the scanner 3 and reading it. As a result, the document can be viewed objectively. Further, if the cut and paste trace is displayed, image processing can be performed.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram regarding image processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit. This OA worktable has a simple drawing function. As shown in FIG. 3, it has the input part 101 which consists of a touchscreen, the key 11 etc. which were shown in FIG. 1, the drawing part 102 which processes the displayed image, and the said display part 6 which displays an image. The drawing unit 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that execute image processing, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores dedicated software for drawing, and a disk-like storage. And a storage device including a medium.

  On the display unit 6, as shown in FIG. 4, an image 62 of the material read by the scanner 3 shown in FIG. 1 is displayed. The agent A looks at the screen 61 displayed on the display unit 6 and determines whether or not the material matches his request.

  If the displayed image 62 is not satisfactory, the agent A can process it on the screen 61. For example, when the cut and paste marks 63 are displayed in a line on the image 62, a toolbar 64 is displayed on the screen 61, and a command 65 for deleting a figure or the like is displayed on the toolbar 64. Therefore, this command 65 is touched to select it, and the trace 63 is traced to erase it.

  In addition, when the input character is incorrect or when the character font or size is unsatisfactory, the character can be input on the screen 61. Specifically, the command 65 in the text box on the toolbar 64 is selected and characters are input. Furthermore, graphic drawing is also possible. Thus, the document corrected on the screen 61 is stored in the storage device. The agent A can print the corrected document by the printer 7 shown in FIG.

  Further, the image data stored in the storage device can be read and pasted on the image displayed on the display unit 6. Specifically, on the screen 61 on which the agent A is displayed, the predetermined command 65 is selected to specify the insertion location, and the image data stored in the storage device is called to the specified portion. Then, a desired file is selected and the image 62 is pasted. Note that the image data processed on the screen 61 is stored in a storage device. Further, the agent A can print the processed image 62 by the printer 7.

  Further, the OA work table 100 can be connected to a personal computer through the USB terminal 9 shown in FIG. 1, and the printer 7 and the scanner 3 can be used individually. That is, the agent A can issue a print command from the personal computer to the printer 7 to print a desired document, and can read the desired document by the scanner 3 and take it as image data into the personal computer.

  Since the OA work table 100 is a work table for the agent A to create the material, the agent A does not need to travel between the work place, the printer installation place, and the copy installation place in the office. Efficiency is improved. In addition, you may provide a finisher in the said structure further.

  FIGS. 5-1 to 5-3 are explanatory views showing an OA work table according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5-1 is a front view, FIG. 5-2 is a side view, and FIG. 5-3 is a top view. The OA work table 200 includes a printer 201, a finisher 202, a sorter 203, a CD-RW drive 204, and a CD label printer 205 under the work table 206.

  The input unit 101 and the drawing unit 102 of the first embodiment are also provided (not shown). The drawing unit 102 includes a CPU and a RAM that perform image processing, and a storage device such as a ROM or a disk-shaped storage medium that stores dedicated software for drawing.

  A cutting mat 207 made of vinyl chloride, olefin, or the like is provided on the upper surface of the work table 206. Use of the transparent cutting mat 207 is convenient because a document can be sandwiched between the cutting mat 207 and the surface of the work table 206. In addition, a display unit 208 including a liquid crystal display, a card reader / writer 209, a USB terminal 210, and an Ethernet (registered trademark) connector 211 are provided.

  A scanner 212 is provided in a part of the work table 206. The reading surface 213 of the scanner 212 is provided with a lid 214, which can be opened upward as shown in FIG. Further, a gap 215 is provided immediately below the work surface of the work table 206, that is, between the work table 206 and the printer 201 or the like. In this gap 215, stationery such as scissors, cutter knives, and tape used for work can be placed. The gap 215 is preferably 120 mm or more and 150 mm or less so that stationery can be easily placed or taken. Note that a drawer may be provided in the gap 215.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the work platform 206 has a height suitable for the agent A to stand and work, and specifically has a work surface with a height of 800 mm to 1100 mm. More preferably, the height is from 850 mm to 1000 mm. The work table 206 has a width of 1800 mm and a depth of 600 mm. The display unit 208 displays information read by the scanner 212 and also displays the contents of the PDA or personal computer connected by the USB terminal 210.

  Further, the printer 201 includes the finisher 202 and the sorter 203, so that a large number of completed materials can be printed and stapled. The printer 201 and the scanner 212 function as a copier. Specifically, a document to be copied is placed on the reading surface 213 of the scanner 212, the document content is scanned, the image data is transmitted to the printer 201, and is printed.

  The printed material is discharged to the sorter 203. Since this sorter 203 is open on both sides (the front and back sides of the OA work table 200), printed matter can be taken from both sides. Further, image data of an image read by the scanner 212 can be stored in the storage device. Further, it can be stored on a CD by the CD-RW drive 204. Further, the CD on which the image data is recorded can be printed with desired contents on the surface by the CD label printer 205. The card reader / writer 209 inserts a card-type memory (not shown) to read internal data or write data.

  Further, the OA work table 200 can be connected to a personal computer via a USB terminal 210 or the like, and the printer 201 and the scanner 212 can be used individually. That is, the agent A can issue a print command from the personal computer to the printer 201 to print a desired document, and can read the desired document with the scanner 212 and take it as image data into the personal computer.

  The OA work table 200 is a work table for the agent A to create the material, so that the agent A does not have to travel between the work place, the printer installation place, and the copier installation place in the office. Work efficiency is improved.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an OA work table according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The OA worktable 300 has substantially the same configuration as the OA worktable 100 shown in the first embodiment, except that a scanner 301 and a display unit 302 are provided on a wall 303. Since other configurations are the same as those of the OA work table 100 of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  A wall 303 is vertically provided on one side of the OA work table 300. The wall 303 is provided with a scanner 301. The scanner 301 is housed in the housing portion 304 of the wall 303 when not in use, but is tilted forward to be parallel to the work surface 1 when in use. Then, the lid 305 is opened, a desired document is placed on the reading surface 306, and scanning is performed. The scanned image is displayed on the display unit 302. A memo board 307 is provided on the wall 303 including the back surface of the scanner 301 (the side opposite to the lid 305 side).

  Moreover, it is preferable that a gap of 100 mm or more and 200 mm or less is generated between the work surface 1 and the back surface of the scanner 301 in a state where the scanner 301 is tilted. This is because even if there are documents and stationery on the work surface 1, they do not interfere with these. Since the above OA work table 300 has the scanner 301 facing the wall 303, the work surface 1 can be used only for work.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of an OA work table according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The OA work table 400 has substantially the same configuration as the OA work table 100 shown in the first embodiment, but is different in that the scanner 401 is provided separately. Since other configurations are the same as those of the OA work table 100 of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Thus, the workability can be improved by providing the scanner 401 separately from the main body of the OA work table 400 and making the height the same as the work surface 1 of the main body.

  In such a configuration, since the document is not placed on the lid 402 of the scanner 401, the lid 402 can be opened directly, and there is no need to move the document or the like when the scanner 401 is used. Note that stationery or the like may be difficult to place on the lid 402 by installing the scanner 401 at an angle.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another example of the OA work table according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The OA work table 450 has substantially the same configuration as the OA work table 100 shown in the first embodiment, except that the work surface 451 is L-shaped and the scanner 452 is a drawer type. Since other configurations are the same as those of the OA work table 100 of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. As described above, the work surface 451 and the cutting mat 453 are formed in an L shape, so that the work area is increased and it is easy for a plurality of people to use the work surface. The scanner 452 has a handle 454 and a slide portion 455. In this way, the scanner 452 can be pulled out and used when necessary, and there is no material on the lid 456 of the scanner 452 at that time.

  FIGS. 9-1 and FIGS. 9-2 are explanatory drawings which show the OA work bench | platform concerning Example 5 of this invention. FIG. 9-1 is a front view, and FIG. 9-2 is a top view. The OA work table 500 is composed of a printer 501, a finisher 502, a sorter 503, a media reader 504, a scanner 505, a cabinet 506, a work table block 507, and a display unit 508 including a liquid crystal display, which are assembled freely. The OA work table 500 is characterized.

  9A and 9B, the printer 501 is mounted on the cabinet 506, the finisher 502 and the sorter 503 are installed on both sides thereof, the scanner 505 is installed on the finisher 502, and the sorter 503 is installed. A work table block 507, a cabinet 506, and a media reader 504 are arranged next to each other, a work table block 507 is arranged on the printer 501, sorter 503, and media reader 504, and a display unit 508 is arranged on the work table block 507. It is the structure which installed. A cutting mat 510 is provided on the upper surface of the work table block 507. A caster 509 is attached under each block.

  The work table block 507 is open on both sides (the front side and the back side of the OA work table 500). In the example of FIG. 9-2, the right work table block 507 includes stationery such as scissors and tape. The document S discharged from the printer 501 is stocked in the work bench block 507 on the left side. The left worktable block 507 is provided with a hole (not shown) below, and the hole is provided at the same position as a paper discharge port (not shown) of the printer 501.

  This work table block 507 is made of resin, and a plurality of spare ones are prepared. Therefore, when the work surface 550 is to be widened, for example, the work table block 507 may be further stacked next to the finisher 502 so as to have the same height. In addition, although the height of the workbench block 507 is all the same in FIG. 9A, ones having different heights may be prepared.

  In the printer 501, the paper discharge port (not shown) is provided at the upper portion, and the position of the paper discharge port and a hole (not shown) of the worktable block 507 coincide with each other, as shown in FIG. The document S can be discharged into the worktable block 507. Here, since both sides of the work table block 507 are open, the agent A can take the document S from both sides.

  Next, in the sorter 503, a plurality of paper discharge trays 503a are arranged in the vertical direction in the block, and both sides are opened in consideration of the ease of taking out documents similarly to the work table block 507. Further, the printer 501 can set the paper discharge direction to both the upper surface and the side surface.

  The scanner 505 has a reading surface on the upper surface, and a cover 511 on the reading surface constitutes a part of the work surface 550. If necessary, a cutting mat is provided on the lid 511. The media reader 504 has a plurality of types of slots 512 into which card-type memories are inserted, and reads or stores data by inserting predetermined card-type memories into the slots 512. The media reader 504 is provided with a USB terminal 513. The USB terminal 513 is used for connection with a personal computer, a digital camera, or the like.

  As in the first embodiment, the work surface 550 has a height suitable for the agent A to work while standing, and specifically has a work surface 550 having a height of 800 mm to 1100 mm. . More preferably, the height is 850 mm or more and 1000 mm or less. In addition, each block constituting the OA work table 500 such as the printer 501 and the media reader 504 includes a connection terminal (not shown). When the blocks are stacked, the connection terminals are connected to each other by the upper and lower blocks. Data transmission / reception and power supply become possible.

  The basic usage method of the OA work table 500 is the same as that of the OA work table 100 of the first embodiment. That is, the agent A can efficiently create materials to be passed to the client by using the OA work table 500.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a modification of this OA work table. As shown in the figure, the OA work table 500 can be formed in another form by rearranging the blocks. The OA work table 500 has a structure in which a work table block 507 is placed on a printer 501 and a work table block 507, a cabinet 506, a media reader 504, and a scanner 505 are stacked in that order.

  The display unit 508 is disposed on the work table block 507. According to this configuration, the OA work table 500 can be collected in a compact manner. In this example, the printer 501 discharges the document from the side discharge port.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing another modification of the OA work table. As shown in the figure, a cabinet 506, a printer 501, a media reader 504, a work table block 507, and a scanner 505 may be stacked in this order, and a display unit 508 may be placed thereon. Such a configuration is for one person. Further, combinations of forms not shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 can be employed as appropriate.

  As described above, since the components of the OA work table 500 are made into blocks and can be freely combined, the optimal form of the OA work table 500 can be constructed according to the needs of the agent A.

1 is a perspective view showing an OA work bench according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the use condition of the OA work bench | platform shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing regarding the process of an image. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a display part. The front view which shows the OA working table concerning Example 2 of this invention. A side view showing an OA work bench concerning Example 2 of this invention. The top view which shows the OA work bench | platform concerning Example 2 of this invention. The perspective view which shows the OA work bench | platform concerning Example 3 of this invention. The perspective view which shows an example of the OA working table concerning Example 4 of this invention. The perspective view which shows another example of the OA working table concerning Example 4 of this invention. The front view which shows the OA working table concerning Example 5 of this invention. The top view which shows the OA work bench | platform concerning Example 5 of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the modification of this OA work bench | platform. Explanatory drawing which shows another modification of this OA work bench | platform.

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1 work surface, 2 cutting mat, 3 scanner, 4 reading surface, 5 lid, 6 display section, 7 printer, 100 OA work table

Claims (8)

  An OA work table having a work surface having a height such that an operator can easily work in a standing posture, and the work surface is integrated with a printer and a scanner.   It is a configuration in which one or more workbench blocks whose top surface is the work surface, block-shaped printers, and similarly block-shaped scanners are stacked and / or arranged, with at least one workbench block at the top OA workbench characterized by being located.   The OA work bench according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the height of the work surface is 800 mm or more and 1100 mm or less.   The OA worktable according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a cutting mat is provided on the work surface.   The OA work table according to claim 1, wherein the scanner and the printer are connectable to a personal computer.   The OA work table according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a gap or a drawer in which a stationery or the like can be placed immediately below the work surface.   The OA work table according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit that displays an image read by a scanner. 8. The OA work table according to claim 7, further comprising image processing means for processing the read image.

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