JP2007140258A - Display device and image forming apparatus mounted with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device whose cost increase is suppressed when information on the product name etc., of equipment is displayed and which is made adaptive to environmental problems by taking recycling and resource-saving measures. <P>SOLUTION: The display device 10 has a recessed part 11 provided to a front cover 8 as a base member, a display sheet 12 where equipment information is described, a transparent member 13, and a display cover member 14. In the display device 10, the transparent member 13 is provided in the recessed part 11 to cover the display sheet 12 mounted on the recessed part 11, and the display cover member 14 holds them. Consequently, when the equipment information needs to be changed, the display sheet 12 is only replaced. Resources can, therefore, be saved more than when a display plate made of synthetic resin is used as to materials and devices, a metal mold, processing, etc., needed to form the display sheet 12 and print display and so on, and the performance can be improved as to recyclability and suppression of an increase in cost. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device used for displaying information such as product name, model name, performance, function, specification, operation method, malfunction handling method, and the like. The present invention also relates to an image forming apparatus equipped with this display device.

  For equipment such as image forming apparatuses such as copiers and printers, information such as the product name, model name, performance, function, specification, operation method, and malfunction handling method is displayed on the exterior cover. It is common. For such display of device information, direct printing or uneven molding is performed on the exterior cover of the device, or a sheet member on which the display is printed is attached using an adhesive member such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape. The method is used.

  However, the device information display method as described above has the following problems. When printing directly on the exterior cover of a device or forming it with unevenness, change the printing or molding for each model or language when sharing the exterior cover with different models or exporting to various countries. There is a need. Thereby, an apparatus, a jig, and processing related to printing and molding are required, and there is a risk that a significant cost increase occurs. In addition, when a sheet member on which a display is printed is pasted using an adhesive member such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape, it is necessary to peel off the sheet member when recycling the device, and there is a concern that the workability is poor. ing. Therefore, a method for displaying information such as the product name and model name on the exterior cover of the device has been proposed for these problems, preventing cost increase and deterioration in workability at the time of recycling. 1 can be seen.

The display plate mounting method in the device described in Patent Document 1 is that a plate-shaped display plate made of synthetic resin on which device information is printed is detachably provided on the exterior cover of the device, and the device is mounted after the display plate is attached to the exterior cover. When the export destination of the company is changed, only the display panel is replaced so that it can be dealt with.
JP-A-9-218550 (page 2-3, FIG. 2)

  The display plate mounting method in the device described in Patent Document 1 only needs to replace the display plate made of synthetic resin when it is necessary to change the device information. Compared to sticking a display sheet using the above, etc., it is considered effective for increasing costs and preventing workability deterioration during recycling. However, even if only the synthetic resin display board is replaced, many materials, equipment, molds, processing, etc. are required for molding the display board and printing the display. This is not preferable from the viewpoint of saving resources. Furthermore, there is room for improvement in order to improve the recyclability and cost prevention.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when displaying information such as the product name, model name, performance, and operation method of the device, the cost can be suppressed, and recycling and resource saving measures can be taken. And an object of the present invention is to provide a display device corresponding to environmental problems. It is another object of the present invention to provide an image forming apparatus equipped with such a display device.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises a recess provided in a base member, a display sheet describing device information, and a transparent member, so as to cover the display sheet placed in the recess, The transparent member is provided in the recess.

  Further, in the display device having the above-described configuration, a protrusion protruding toward the display sheet is provided in the concave portion, and a through hole through which the protrusion penetrates is provided in the display sheet.

  Further, the present invention includes a recess provided in the base member, a display sheet describing device information, and a transparent member, and forming a display sheet accommodating portion for accommodating the display sheet in the transparent member, thereby forming a transparent member Is provided in the recess.

  In the display device having the above configuration, the transparent member is detachably provided in the recess.

  Further, in the display device having the above-described configuration, the transparent member is rotatably provided in the concave portion, and can take both closed and open postures with respect to the concave portion.

  In the display device configured as described above, the display sheet is made of paper.

  In the present invention, the display device is mounted on the image forming apparatus.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, the concave member provided in the base member, the display sheet describing the device information, and the transparent member are provided, and the transparent member is formed into the concave portion so as to cover the display sheet placed in the concave portion. Since it is provided, if it is necessary to change the device information, it is only necessary to replace the display sheet. As a result, it is possible to save resources for materials, equipment, molds, processing, etc. necessary for creation of display sheets and printing of displays, compared to the case of using a display panel made of synthetic resin. In addition, it is possible to improve the performance in terms of recyclability and cost increase suppression. In this way, cost increases can be suppressed, and recycling and resource saving measures can be taken, and a display device that can cope with environmental problems can be obtained.

  In addition, since the projection that protrudes toward the display sheet is provided in the recess, and the through-hole through which the projection penetrates is provided in the display sheet, the display sheet can be easily positioned. Therefore, the display visibility can be improved with respect to the display device in which resource saving and recyclability are considered as described above.

  Also, a concave portion provided in the base member, a display sheet in which device information is described, and a transparent member are provided, and a transparent sheet is provided in the concave portion by forming a display sheet accommodating portion for accommodating the display sheet in the transparent member. Therefore, when the device information needs to be changed, it is only necessary to replace the display sheet. Furthermore, the display sheet can be easily positioned, and the visibility of the display can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to save resources on materials, equipment, molds, processing, etc. necessary for creation of display sheets and display printing, etc., as well as recyclability, cost increase suppression, and display visibility. Its performance can be improved.

  Further, since the transparent member is provided in the recess so as to be detachable, the display sheet can be easily replaced. Moreover, normally, a transparent member can be easily removed from the exterior cover as a separate part with respect to the exterior cover that is not entirely composed of a transparent material. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the recyclability of the display device and the workability at the time of recycling.

  Further, since the transparent member is provided rotatably in the recess and can take both the closed and open positions with respect to the recess, the transparent member can be prevented from falling off the recess. Thereby, loss of a transparent member can be suppressed and it becomes possible to further improve resource saving of a display apparatus. In addition, workability during recycling can be improved.

  In addition, since the display sheet is made of paper, a conventional general-purpose apparatus can be used for an apparatus and processing necessary for creating the display sheet and printing the display. Furthermore, the display sheet itself is inexpensive and suitable for recyclability compared to a synthetic resin display board. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the recyclability and resource saving of the display device, and to strengthen the suppression of cost increase.

  In the present invention, since the display device is mounted on the image forming apparatus, when displaying information such as the product name, model name, performance, and operation method of the device, cost increase can be suppressed and recycling can be performed. In addition, a resource saving measure is taken, and an image forming apparatus corresponding to environmental problems can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, an image forming apparatus (printer) will be described as an example of a device equipped with the display device of the present invention.

  First, the structure of the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a printer equipped with a display device, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a front cover of the printer.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 2 of the printer 1 is covered with an exterior cover 3. The printer 1 includes a paper feed cassette 4 at the bottom of the main body 2. The paper feed cassette 4 can be pulled out horizontally from the front side of the main body 2, and sheets before printing are stacked and stored therein. A manual paper feed tray 5 is provided on the front surface of the main body 2 and above the paper feed cassette 4. This manual paper feed tray 5 can be opened by rotating to the front side of the main body 2, and there is a paper of a size not contained in the paper feed cassette 4 or a paper to be fed one by one such as an OHP sheet. Placed. A paper discharge tray 6 is provided at the top of the main body 2. The paper sent out from the paper feed cassette 4 and the manual paper feed tray 5 passes through an image forming unit and a fixing unit (not shown) in the main body 2 to form an image on the surface, and then from the paper discharge port 7. The paper is discharged to the paper discharge tray 6.

  A display device 10 is provided on the front surface of the main body 2 at the top thereof. The display device 10 is for displaying the manufacturer name and model name of the printer 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 10 is provided on a front cover 8 that is a base member. The front cover 8 constitutes a part of the exterior cover 3 on the front side of the main body 2. And the display apparatus 10 is provided with the recessed part 11 in this front cover 8 which is a base member. The concave portion 11 is formed in a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the main body 2. Inside the recess 11, two protrusions 11 a that are arranged side by side and protrude forward are provided, and two engagement holes 11 b are provided.

  The display device 10 includes a display sheet 12, a transparent member 13, and a display cover member 14.

  The display sheet 12 is made of paper and has a size that can be accommodated in the recess 11. The display sheet 12 describes device information such as manufacturer name and model name. One through hole 12a is provided on each side of the display sheet 12 in the lateral direction. The through hole 12a is sized to receive the protrusion 11a of the recess 11 and is provided at a location corresponding to the protrusion 11a. When the display sheet 12 is accommodated in the recess 11, the projection 11 a protruding toward the display sheet 12 is accommodated so as to penetrate the through hole 12 a.

  The transparent member 13 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and has a size that can be accommodated in the recess 11. The transparent member 13 is provided in the recess 11 in front of the display sheet 12 so as to cover the display sheet 12. One through hole 13 a is provided on each side of the transparent member 13 in the lateral direction. The through hole 13a is sized to receive the protrusion 11a of the recess 11, and is provided at a location corresponding to the protrusion 11a. When the transparent member 13 is accommodated in the recess 11, the protrusion 11a is accommodated so as to penetrate the through hole 13a. The protrusion 11 a has a length that does not reach the next display cover member 14.

  The display cover member 14 is made of a synthetic resin having the same color as or different from that of the front cover 8 and has a size that can be accommodated in the recess 11. The display cover member 14 is provided in the recess 11 in front of the transparent member 13 so as to cover the transparent member 13. One hook 14 a extending toward the front cover 8 is provided on each side of the display cover member 14 in the lateral direction. The display cover member 14 is attached so that the hook 14a is inserted into an engagement hole 11b provided in the recess 11 and hooked, so that the display sheet 12 and the transparent member 13 are held, and the hook is not detached from the recess 11. be able to. The display cover member 14, the transparent member 13, and the display sheet 12 are detachably provided in the recess 11 by hooking the hook 14a to the engagement hole 11b or releasing the hook 14a. Further, when the display cover member 14 is attached to the recess 11, the surface of the front cover 8 and the surface of the display cover member 14 are substantially flush with each other.

  In this way, the concave portion 11 provided in the front cover 8 as the base member, the display sheet 12 describing the device information, and the transparent member 13 are provided so as to cover the display sheet 12 placed in the concave portion 11. Since the transparent member 13 is provided in the recess 11, it is only necessary to replace the display sheet 12 when it is necessary to change the device information. Thereby, compared with the case where the display board made of a synthetic resin is used, resource saving can be achieved regarding materials, devices, molds, processing, and the like necessary for creating the display sheet 12 and printing the display. At the same time, it is possible to improve the performance with respect to recyclability and cost reduction. In this way, cost increases can be suppressed, and recycling and resource saving measures can be taken, and the display device 10 corresponding to environmental problems can be obtained.

  Moreover, since the projection 11a that protrudes toward the display sheet 12 is provided in the recess 11, and the through-hole 12a through which the projection 11a passes is provided in the display sheet 12, the display sheet 12 can be easily positioned. It becomes. Therefore, the display visibility can be improved with respect to the display device 10 in which resource saving and recyclability are considered as described above.

  And since the transparent member 13 was provided in the recessed part 11 so that attachment or detachment was possible, the display sheet 12 can be replaced | exchanged easily. In general, the transparent member 13 can be easily detached from the front cover 8 as a separate part from the front cover 8 that is not entirely composed of a transparent material. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the recyclability of the display device 10 and the workability at the time of recycling.

  Furthermore, since the display sheet 12 is made of paper, a conventional general-purpose apparatus can be used for the apparatus and processing necessary for creating the display sheet 12 and printing the display. Further, the display sheet 12 itself is cheaper and more recyclable than the synthetic resin display board. Therefore, the recyclability and resource saving of the display device 10 can be further improved, and the suppression of the cost increase can be enhanced.

  In the present invention, since the display device 10 is mounted on the printer 1 as an image forming apparatus, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost when displaying information such as the product name, model name, performance, and operation method of the device. , Recycling and resource saving measures are taken, and the printer 1 corresponding to environmental problems can be obtained.

  Next, the structure of the display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the display device, and FIG. 4 is a right side view of a typical vertical cross section of the display device. Since the basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration common to the first embodiment is described in the drawings. And the description thereof will be omitted.

  In the display device 10 according to the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the transparent sheet 13 is formed with a display sheet storage portion 13 b that stores the display sheet 12. The display sheet accommodating portion 13b is formed of a thin, substantially flat concave portion that is open at the top surface of the transparent member 13 and extends downward, and is large enough to receive the display sheet 12. In addition, the display sheet 12 and the transparent member 13 are not provided with the through holes 12a and 13a as seen in the first embodiment.

  In order to accommodate the display sheet 12 in the recess 11, first, the display sheet 12 is accommodated in the display sheet accommodating portion 13 b of the transparent member 13. The transparent member 13 is accommodated in the recess 11 and is held by the display cover member 14. As in the first embodiment, by hooking the hook 14a of the display cover member 14 to the engagement hole 11b of the recess 11 or releasing it, the display cover member 14, the transparent member 13, and the display sheet 12 are It is provided in the recess 11 so as to be detachable.

  In this way, the display sheet storage portion 13b that includes the recess 11 provided in the front cover 8 that is the base member, the display sheet 12 that describes the device information, and the transparent member 13, and stores the display sheet in the transparent member 13. Since the transparent member 13 is provided in the recess 11, it is only necessary to replace the display sheet 12 when the device information needs to be changed. Furthermore, the display sheet 12 can be easily positioned, and the visibility of display can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to save resources on materials, equipment, molds, processing, etc. necessary for creation of display sheet 12 and display printing, etc., as well as recyclability, cost increase suppression, and display visibility. Can also improve its performance.

  Next, the structure of the display device according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a model vertical cross-section right side view of the display device showing a state in which the transparent member is in an open position, and FIG. 6 is a model vertical cross-section right side view of the display apparatus in which the transparent member is in a closed position. It shows the state which exists in. Since the basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration common to the first embodiment is described in the drawings. And the description thereof will be omitted.

  In the display device 10 according to the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the transparent member 13 includes support shafts 13 c extending in the lateral direction at the lower portion thereof. The transparent member 13 is supported and provided in the recess 11 so as to be rotatable in a vertical plane around the support shaft 13c. And the transparent member 13 can take the attitude | position of the opening shown in FIG. In addition, when it is in the closed attitude | position shown in FIG. 6, the transparent member 13 cannot change an attitude | position easily by the effect | action of the stopper which is not shown in figure.

  In order to store the display sheet 12 in the recess 11, first, the transparent member 13 is changed to the open position shown in FIG. 5, and the display sheet 12 is stored in the gap between the recess 11 and the transparent member 13. The posture of the transparent member 13 is changed to the closed posture shown in FIG. 6 and the display sheet 12 is held in the recess 11. By engaging or releasing a stopper (not shown) of the transparent member 13, the posture of the transparent member 13 is changed, and the display sheet 12 is detachably provided in the recess 11.

  In this way, the transparent member 13 is rotatably provided in the concave portion 11 and can take both a closed and open posture with respect to the concave portion 11, so that the transparent member 13 is not dropped from the concave portion 11. can do. Thereby, loss of the transparent member 13 can be suppressed, and resource saving of the display device 10 can be further improved. In addition, workability during recycling can be improved.

  Next, the structure of the display device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a model vertical cross-section right side view of the display device, showing a state in which the transparent member is in an open position, and FIG. 8 is a model vertical cross-section right side view of the display device, and the transparent member is in a closed position. It shows the state which exists in. The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the second and third embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6, and the configuration common to these embodiments is shown in the drawings. Description and explanation thereof will be omitted.

  In the display device 10 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the transparent sheet 13 is formed with a display sheet storage portion 13 b that stores the display sheet 12. The display sheet accommodating portion 13b is formed of a thin, substantially flat concave portion that is open at the top surface of the transparent member 13 and extends downward, and is large enough to receive the display sheet 12. Further, the transparent member 13 includes a support shaft 13c extending at both sides in the lateral direction at the lower portion thereof. The transparent member 13 is supported and provided in the recess 11 so as to be rotatable in a vertical plane around the support shaft 13c. And the transparent member 13 can take the attitude | position of the opening shown in FIG. In addition, when it is in the closed attitude | position shown in FIG. 8, the transparent member 13 cannot change an attitude | position easily by the effect | action of the stopper which is not shown in figure.

  In order to accommodate the display sheet 12 in the recess 11, first, the transparent member 13 is changed to the open posture shown in FIG. 7, and the display sheet 12 is accommodated in the display sheet accommodating portion 13 b of the transparent member 13. The posture of the transparent member 13 is changed to the closed posture shown in FIG. 8 and the display sheet 12 is held in the recess 11. By engaging or releasing a stopper (not shown) of the transparent member 13, the posture of the transparent member 13 is changed, and the display sheet 12 is detachably provided in the recess 11.

  In this manner, as in the second embodiment, it is possible to save resources regarding the creation of the display sheet 12 and the printing of the display, as well as the recyclability, the suppression of the cost increase, and the display visibility. The performance can be improved. Further, similarly to the third embodiment, the loss of the transparent member 13 can be suppressed, and the resource saving of the display device 10 can be further improved. In addition, workability during recycling can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments, the display cover member 14 is used to hold the display sheet 12 and the transparent member 13 in the recess 11, but the display cover member 14 is not used. The display sheet 12 may be held in the recess 11 by forming a hook on the transparent member 13 itself and hooking it on the recess 11. The display sheet 12 is not limited to paper, and may be made of other materials as long as it is a thin sheet or film.

  The present invention can be used in general information display of devices.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a printer equipped with a display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a front cover of the printer shown in FIG. 1. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the display apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a model vertical cross section right view of the display apparatus shown in FIG. The model vertical cross section right view of the display apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention shows the state which has a transparent member in an open attitude | position. FIG. 6 is a schematic vertical sectional right side view of the display device similar to FIG. 5, showing a state where the transparent member is in a closed posture. The model vertical cross section right view of the display apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention shows the state which has a transparent member in an open attitude | position. FIG. 8 is a right side view of a model vertical cross section of the display device similar to FIG. 7, showing a state where the transparent member is in a closed posture.

Explanation of symbols

1 Printer (equipment)
2 Body 3 Exterior cover 8 Front cover (base member)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Display apparatus 11 Recess 11a Protrusion 11b Engagement hole 12 Display sheet 12a Through-hole 13 Transparent member 13a Through-hole 13b Display sheet accommodating part 13c Support shaft 14 Display cover member 14a Hook

Claims (7)

  A concave portion provided in the base member, a display sheet describing device information, and a transparent member, wherein the transparent member is provided in the concave portion so as to cover the display sheet placed in the concave portion. Display device.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein a projection that protrudes toward the display sheet is provided in the concave portion, and a through-hole through which the projection penetrates is provided in the display sheet.   Provided with a recess provided in the base member, a display sheet describing device information, and a transparent member, forming a display sheet storage portion for storing the display sheet in the transparent member, and providing the transparent member in the recess A display device characterized by that.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent member is detachably provided in the recess.   The said transparent member is rotatably provided in the said recessed part, and can take a closed and open attitude | position with respect to a recessed part, The any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Display device.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display sheet is made of paper.   An image forming apparatus comprising the display device according to claim 1.

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