JP2011046178A - Handle of image formation apparatus and handle for equipment conveyance fastening - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a handle which reduces the handle housing space in a chassis, is configured so that whether a device body and a peripheral unit are reliably fastened or not can be visually checked, and reduces the design restrictions of a positioner so as to ensure safety and workability upon fastening operation. <P>SOLUTION: The handle includes: a handle supporting a structure provided at a side plate part of the device, a bearer rotatably maintaining the handle between a vertical housing state and a horizontal usage state in which the distal end is pulled up against the gravity from the housing state, a fastening means which fastens with the fastener of the peripheral unit disposed below when the handle is in the vertical housing state, and a stopper means which maintains the handle in an abutting horizontal state when the handle is pulled up to the horizontal usage state. When the force maintaining the horizontal usage state is canceled, the handle is turned because of its own gravity, returns to the vertical housing state, and is fastened with the fastener of the peripheral unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a handle for an image forming apparatus and a handle for fastening equipment transporting, which are rotatably attached and can be fastened up and down after transporting an apparatus main body and a peripheral unit.

  Conventionally, when two people transport or move a medium-sized image forming apparatus, a handle is provided at a position where the device is easy to hold in order to carry out the transporting and moving work safely and reliably. ing.

  There are generally two types of grips. One is a dent or protrusion-like handle provided at the lower part of both side surfaces of the image forming apparatus main body, and this handle is integrated with the apparatus. The other is a drawer type that is supported at the bottom of the device so that it can be inserted and removed freely, and is drawn out and used only when the device is transported or moved.

  As described above, the conventional handle is fixed to the side surface of the casing or assembled so as to freely protrude into the bottom of the casing, and any of them is known (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-82639, Japanese Utility Model Publication). 61-72699).

  In the case of a conventional image forming apparatus, a table, a paper supply bank, a sorter and a stapler are arranged as an installation body and peripheral unit in addition to a handle.

  For example, an image forming device is mounted on the top plate of a paper supply bank that also serves as an installation stand, and the two are fastened at the time of delivery in order to prevent the occurrence of vibration and rattling when performing image formation. Fastening with a member has been performed.

  In addition to the handle for carrying out and transporting equipment safely and securely, fastening members are used to prevent vibration and rattling, which increases costs due to an increase in the number of parts. This increased the number of work processes for delivery.

  Therefore, there is a method in which a handle for gripping during transportation or movement is also used as a fastening part between the image forming apparatus and another unit that also serves as an installation base.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a handle serves as both an installation body and a peripheral unit for the purpose of reducing the number of parts.

  However, until now, it has been a method of storing a handle that can be moved freely inside and outside the housing, so a storage space for the handle has to be provided, which reduces the degree of freedom in designing the interior of the housing, saving There was a problem of hindering space.

  Further, since the handle also serves as a fastening function, there is a problem in that it is impossible to visually check whether the installation body and the peripheral unit are securely fastened because the fastening mechanism exists inside the housing.

  In addition, the positioning method has been performed by inserting a protrusion such as a pin shape, which is a positioning member provided in the peripheral unit, into the apparatus main body side.

  However, since the method in which the handle also serves as a fastening function is a method in which this protrusion also serves as a fastening function for the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit, in this configuration, the positioning member may receive an unintended external force. There is a problem that the protrusions that are members must have sufficient height and strength, resulting in a disadvantageous shape in terms of safety and workability in fastening work.

  Moreover, in the conventional fastening method, since the device body and the peripheral unit were fastened using separate members such as a detachable metal fitting, there was a problem that a tool such as a screwdriver or a screw had to be prepared for the fastening work. . And since the fastening bracket itself is removable, there was a fear that the bracket would be lost.

  In addition, the method described in Patent Document 1 reduces the degree of freedom in designing the interior of the housing, and cannot solve the problem of hindering space saving.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is possible to reduce the space for storing the handle inside the housing and to visually confirm whether the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit are securely fastened. It is an object of the present invention to provide a handle that is configured and further reduces design constraints on a positioning member so as to ensure safety and workability during fastening work.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a handle of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention is configured to support a structure provided on a side plate portion of the apparatus, a vertically stored state of the handle, and resist gravity from the state. And a fastening means for fastening with a fastening member of a peripheral unit installed in the lower part when the handle is in a vertically stowed state when the handle is in a vertically retracted state. And when the handle is pulled up to a horizontal use state, the handle comes into contact with the stopper means for holding the horizontal state, and the handle releases the force for maintaining the horizontal use state. Rotating by its own weight, returning to a vertical storage state, and fastening with the fastening member of the peripheral unit.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a handle for fastening an equipment transport, comprising the handle of the image forming apparatus described above.

  According to the present invention, since the handle provided on the side surface of the apparatus has a fastening function between the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit, it is possible to visually confirm that the lock is reliably performed in the vertical storage state. Become.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the layout inside the housing and the degree of freedom in designing the positioning member.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to separate the fastening function that the positioning member with the upper casing provided in the peripheral unit has and to provide the fastening function to the side wall of the peripheral unit.

1 is an overall view of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the handle part which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the accommodation form of the handle part which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the locking mechanism provided in the handle which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lock operation | movement of a handle which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lock release operation | movement of the handle which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  The present invention has the following characteristics when transported and when not transported.

  By rotating the handle horizontally during transportation, it functions as a handle for transportation, and when not transported, it is rotated in the vertical direction and stored near the outer shell of the installation body. It is possible to fasten the installation body and the peripheral unit by locking with the fastening member.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the entire image forming apparatus.

  The image forming apparatus 20 includes an apparatus main body (copier main body) 1 and peripheral units (two-stage paper feed table in FIG. 1) 2.

  The peripheral unit 2 is installed on the floor, and the apparatus main body 1 is mounted on the peripheral unit 2.

  A handle 4 is provided on the side surface 3 of the apparatus main body 1.

  The handle 4 is rotatably held between a vertically fastened / stored state with the tip facing downward and a horizontal conveyance use state in which the tip is lifted against gravity from the state. The carrying and fastening handles 4 are provided at substantially the same height.

  The material of the handle 4 may be a material that is the main structure of the device housing, such as a high-tensile steel plate. Moreover, it is preferable that the device side attachment portion of the handle 4 is reinforced so as not to be deformed even if the load of the device main body is supported.

  The apparatus body 1 mounted on the peripheral unit is an image forming apparatus such as a facsimile, a printer, a copying machine, or a complex machine thereof.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle 4 is rotatable in a vertical plane.

  The handle 4 is provided on both the left and right sides of the apparatus main body 1 as described above.

  The handle portion includes a handle 4, a fastening member 5, a lock member 6, a bearing member 7, a locking portion 10, a guide 11, a slider 12, and a stopper 14 as main components.

  The handle 4 is pivotally supported by a bearing member 7, and is rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the side surface of the apparatus main body 1. When the apparatus main body 1 is transported, the handle 4 is removed from the vertical storage state on the side surface of the apparatus main body 1. The device body 1 is lifted by rotating it to a horizontal position and holding the handle by hand. At this time, the stopper 14 prevents the handle 4 from rotating above the horizontal position, and maintains the horizontal state.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the handle 4 is fastened to the peripheral unit 2.

  When the device body 1 and the peripheral unit 2 are fastened by the handle 4, the handle 4 is rotated to the horizontal position, the handle 4 is grasped by the hand, the device body 1 is lifted, and lowered to a predetermined position of the peripheral unit 2 as will be described later. .

  In this state, if the handle 4 is rotated to the vertical position and the locking member 6 provided at the tip of the handle 4 is pushed into the fastening member 5 provided on the side surface of the peripheral unit 2, the mechanism main body 1 and The peripheral unit 2 is fastened.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing a lock mechanism of the handle 4 that fastens the apparatus main body 1 and the peripheral unit 2.

  As a mechanism related to the lock of the handle 4, a lock member 6, an elastic body 9, a slider 12, and a connecting portion 13 are provided.

  The lock member 6 is urged by an elastic body 9 so as to be pushed in the left direction in the figure.

  The lock member 6 is connected to the slider 12 by a connecting portion 13 for unlocking.

  FIG. 5 is a view showing a mechanism for fastening the fastening member 5 provided on the handle 4 and the peripheral unit 2.

  Next, an operation of locking the handle 4 and the fastening member 5 will be described.

  First, the handle 4 is rotated vertically downward, and the portion of the lock member 6 provided at the tip is pressed against the fastening member 5 provided on the side surface of the peripheral unit 2 and pushed.

  The lock member 6 is pushed up by the fastening member 5 and moves upward in the drawing (see FIG. 5).

  When the uppermost part of the fastening member 5 is higher than the lowermost part of the lock member 6 (the lock member 6 has climbed over the fastening member 5), there is no resistance against the urging force of the elastic body 9, and the lock member 6 is elastic. The main body 1 and the image forming apparatus 2 are fastened by being pushed and moved downward in the drawing and locked.

  In order to prevent forgetting to fasten, the handle 4 is stored on the side surface of the apparatus main body 1 by its own weight when not in use (returns to a vertical storage state). When returning to this vertical storage state, the lock member 6 gets over the fastening member 5 by the force of return due to its own weight and becomes locked. Thus, the apparatus main body 1 and the peripheral unit 2 are always urged in the vertical direction so as to be automatically fastened.

  At this time, the urging force in the vertical direction generated by the elastic body 9 overcomes the urging force in the lower direction of the drawing with respect to the lock member 6 generated by the elastic body 9 and overcomes the fastening member 5 to fasten the apparatus main body 1 and the peripheral unit 2. It is set to a certain level of force.

  When the lock member 6 is pushed into the fastening member 5, when the lock member 6 moves upward in the drawing, the locking portion 10 is provided on the left and right side surfaces of the lock member 6 for the purpose of restricting only the movement of the handle 4 in the longitudinal direction. Is provided, and guides 11 that are locked thereto are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the handle 4.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a mechanism for releasing the fastening of the fastening member 5 provided on the handle 4 and the peripheral unit 2.

  Next, the unlocking operation of the handle 4 between the apparatus main body 1 and the peripheral unit 2 will be described.

  When the slider 12 provided on the upper side surface of the handle 4 is slid in the longitudinal direction (upward direction) of the handle 4, the lock member 6 connected to the connecting portion 13 is connected to the connecting portion 13 via the connecting portion 13 connected to the slider 12. Move in the direction (upward direction).

  When the lock member 6 moves upward from the upper end of the fastening member 5 (the lock member 6 gets over the fastening member 5), the lock 4 is lifted (moved) in the vertical direction to release the lock. Is done.

  It should be noted that whether or not the apparatus main body 1 and the peripheral unit 2 are locked is determined by checking whether the handle 4 and the fastening member 5 are provided on the side surfaces of the apparatus and the peripheral unit (outside the apparatus). Can be confirmed visually, and the user and the operator can install the apparatus with peace of mind.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, the structure that is pivotably attached to the vicinity of the outer shell of the installation body and is engaged with the side wall of the peripheral unit provides a fastening function between the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit. The degree can be increased, and as a result, the need for space saving in the market can be answered.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, there is an effect that it is possible to visually confirm whether or not the locking is securely performed.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, the positioning function of the positioning member with the upper casing provided in the peripheral unit is separated and the fastening function is given to the side wall of the peripheral unit. There is an effect of increasing the degree.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, when the handle is positioned horizontally, it is used to exhibit a handle function during transportation, and when the handle is positioned vertically, it exhibits a fastening function between the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit. It can be used as a thing.

  Moreover, according to said embodiment, it is possible for the fastening of an apparatus main body and a peripheral unit not to be cancelled | released by the external force which is not intended.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the lock member can securely fasten the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit of the image forming apparatus.

  Moreover, according to said embodiment, it is possible to cancel | release fastening of a locking member and a peripheral unit.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, in the image forming apparatus including the handle member having both the handle function and the fastening function, the number of parts for fastening the image forming apparatus and the peripheral unit can be reduced. In addition, the positioning function and the fastening function can be separated by providing a fastening function on the side surface of the handle and the peripheral unit, preventing an unintended external force from being applied to the positioning member, improving positioning accuracy, and positioning member design constraints. Can be reduced.

  Moreover, according to said embodiment, the fastening cancellation | release by the external force which is not intended can be prevented beforehand.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, even when the operator forgets to accommodate the handle, the handle can be automatically rotated in the vertical direction to lock the apparatus main body and the peripheral unit. Accordingly, even a person who is not familiar with the configuration of the image forming apparatus having both the handle function and the fastening function can safely install the apparatus main body.

  Moreover, according to said embodiment, the person with clear intention of conveying by sliding a slider can perform unlocking reliably.

  Further, the fastening means of the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention has a lock member that locks the fastening with the fastening member of the peripheral unit in the vertical storage state.

  The lock member of the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is provided at an end of an elastic body having one end fixed, and is biased in a direction of pushing out the lock member.

  Further, the fastening means of the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes fastening release means for releasing the fastening between the locking member and the fastening member of the peripheral unit.

  Further, the release means of the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is configured to urge the slider connected to the lock member in a direction in which the urging force of the elastic body against the lock member is pushed back. The fastening with the fastening member of the unit is released.

  The handle structure of the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is made of a material having the same strength as the structure of the apparatus.

  Further, the handle of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that at least one of a plurality of handles is the above-described handle.

  According to the present invention, after carrying an image forming apparatus such as a facsimile, a printer, a copier, or a complex machine thereof, or other relatively heavy equipment / device that can be separated vertically, a handle for fastening the top and bottom. It can be applied to other uses.

1. Machine body (copier body)
2 Peripheral unit 3 Device side surface 4 Handle 5 Fastening member 6 Lock member 7 Bearing member 9 Elastic body 10 Locking portion 11 Guide 12 Slider 13 Connecting portion 14 Stopper

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-190332 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-82639 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-72699

Claims (8)

A handle for supporting the structure provided on the side plate of the device;
A bearing member that holds the handle rotatably between a vertical storage state and a horizontal use state in which the tip is lifted against gravity from the state;
Fastening means for fastening with a fastening member of a peripheral unit installed in the lower part when the handle is in a vertical storage state;
Stopper means for holding the handle in a horizontal state when the handle is pulled up to a horizontal use state; and
Have
The grip is rotated by its own weight to return to a vertical storage state when the force for maintaining the horizontal use state is released, and is fastened to a fastening member of the peripheral unit. handle.   The handle of the image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fastening unit includes a lock member that locks the fastening with the fastening member of the peripheral unit in the vertical storage state.   The handle of an image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the lock member is provided at an end of an elastic body having one end fixed, and is biased in a direction of pushing out the lock member.   The handle of an image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means includes fastening release means for releasing fastening of the locking member and a fastening member of the peripheral unit.   The releasing means releases the fastening between the locking member and the fastening member of the peripheral unit by urging the slider coupled to the locking member in a direction to push back the urging by the elastic body with respect to the locking member. The handle of the image forming apparatus according to claim 4.   The handle of the image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the structure of the handle is made of a material having a strength equivalent to that of the structure of the apparatus.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of handles is the handle according to claim 1.   A handle for fastening equipment transport, comprising the handle of the image forming apparatus according to claim 1.

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