JP2502589Y2 - Electronic device housing having display means - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device having a display means, and a housing for the electronic equipment having the display means which makes it easier for the user to see the numbers, characters or figures displayed by the display means. The present invention relates to a housing suitable for application to, for example, an electronic blood pressure monitor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Electronic equipment such as an electronic sphygmomanometer is provided with display means for displaying the measured maximum blood pressure value, minimum blood pressure value and pulse. Further, in the conventional electronic blood pressure monitor, although the display means is arranged on the surface most easily seen by the user who is also the subject, the display means is smaller than the sphygmomanometer housing and the numbers, etc. In addition, the display means is arranged close to one side of the housing. Furthermore, the height of the housing was relatively high.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The main users of electric blood pressure monitors and the like are seniors, and many have poor eyesight. Therefore,
In the conventional one, the numbers displayed on the display means are small,
There was a problem that it was difficult to see. In addition, even if the numbers displayed on the display means are simply increased, oil or the like for operation may not be obtained due to the position in the housing where the display means is provided or the relationship between the display means and the housing. It is not always easy to see because the numbers are covered. Further, since the housing is relatively high, there is a problem that the housing does not have a sufficient sense of stability during operation, and an elderly user is likely to feel anxiety such as falling.

It is well known that the blood pressure value is greatly affected by emotions and the like. As an electronic sphygmomanometer for measuring such a value, it is important to minimize the mental load applied to the user who is also the subject.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a housing for an electronic device having a display means which has high visibility of numbers and the like displayed on the display means and which has a high sense of stability. To aim.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic equipment housing having a display means of the present invention has a flat triangular shape when viewed from the side, and its upper plane is a gentle slope which is low on the front side. A casing is formed so that a large window is formed in the center of the upper plane of the upper case member forming the upper plane, and the window is long in the front-rear direction so that the window can be viewed through the window or inserted into the window. A large and long display means is provided in the front-rear direction, and a transparent cover is provided on the upper case member so as to largely cover the display means and the peripheral portion of the window, and the display means is provided on the rear surface of the transparent cover. An opaque layer is provided except for a large transparent portion facing the transparent portion, and an explanatory display of numbers, characters, or figures displayed on the display means is written on the opaque portion near the periphery of the transparent portion.

Further, an adhesive member or an adhesive may be disposed between the transparent cover and the upper case member so as to surround the window.

Further, the surface of the transparent cover may be formed so as to be raised from the upper plane of the upper case member with a step.

[0009]

[Operation] In the center of the upper plane with a low slope on the near side,
Since the display means which is long in the front-rear direction is arranged, the numbers and the like displayed on the display means can be made large, and the visibility is high even for users with low eyesight due to the easy-to-see angle and the large numbers and the like at the center position. Moreover, the housing has a flat triangular shape when viewed from the side, and the height is relatively low, providing a sense of stability.

Further, if an adhesive member or an adhesive agent is arranged so as to surround the window between the transparent cover and the upper case member that largely covers the display means and the upper case member around the display means, the adhesive member or the like can be used for transparency. The gap between the cover and the upper case is closed, and dust or the like does not enter the housing and the display means through the large window.

Further, if the surface of the transparent cover is constructed so as to be raised from the upper plane with a step, the numbers and the like displayed on the display means covered by the transparent cover will be lifted, and it will be easier to see.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an electronic sphygmomanometer to which an electronic device casing having display means of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the upper surface of the electronic sphygmomanometer shown in FIG. 3 is a side view of the electronic blood pressure monitor shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic blood pressure monitor shown in FIG.

In the figure, a housing 10 is composed of a lower case member 12 made of resin and an upper case member 14, and is rounded as a whole. The lower case member 12 has a substantially square shape with rounded corners when viewed from a plane, forms a substantially triangular shape that is flat when viewed from a side surface, and has an opening edge 1 with a low slope on the front side.
2a. The upper case member 14 is flat when viewed from the side and formed so as to cover and close the opening edge 12a, and the surface of the upper case member 14 constitutes the upper flat surface of the housing 10. The lower case member 12 and the upper case member 1
4 is configured so that it can be appropriately engaged with each other by meshing a concave portion and a convex portion (not shown) provided in each of the opening edges 12a.

Further, a large vertically elongated window 16 is bored in the center of the upper case member 14, that is, the center of the upper plane of the housing 10. For example, the dimensions of the upper plane of the upper case member 14 are approximately 140 in each of the horizontal and vertical directions.
If the size is mm × 130 mm, the dimensions of the window 16 are approximately 40 mm × 50 mm in width and length, respectively. Then, on the outer surface of the upper case member 14, a slightly circular stepped portion 18 having a substantially circular shape (a substantially heart shape with an approximately flat upper side) is formed around the window 16 at the peripheral portion of the window 16.

Further, the upper transparent cover 2 made of a transparent material such as acrylic that fits into the concave portion of the step portion 18.
0 is arranged on the upper case member 14 so as to cover the window 16, the step portion 18, and the display unit 28. A part of the front side of the step portion 18 is separated from the peripheral portion by the groove 35, and a switch cover 36 is supported by the support pieces 37, 37 so as to be elastically displaceable in the peripheral portion.
Then, the switch cover 36 is covered with the lower transparent cover 22 as a pressing piece. The movement of the lower transparent cover 22 due to pressing is restricted by the stopper 38 provided at the edge of the step portion 18. This switch cover 3
A push button switch is appropriately installed on the lower side of 6. Further, the upper and lower transparent covers 20 and 22 are thicker than the concave portion of the step portion 18 and are raised from the surface of the upper case member 14 with a step, and are rounded at the peripheral portions. Further, an opaque layer 26 is provided on the back surfaces of the upper and lower transparent covers 20 and 22 except for the large transparent portion 24 facing the window 16, and the opaque layer 26 is provided.
Display means 28 described later so that it can be visually recognized from the outer peripheral surface.
.. are provided for explaining the maximum blood pressure value, the minimum blood pressure value, the numerical value such as the pulse, and the display 30 such as a graphic indicating whether or not the measurement is currently being performed. For example, the opaque layer 26 is a dark gray, and the explanation display 32, 32 ... Is drawn in white with the dark gray as a scene. The housing 10 is white. Here, when the upper transparent cover 20 is assembled to the step portion 18, the step portion 18
An adhesive member such as an adhesive 34 or a double-sided tape is disposed around the window 16, and after assembly, an airtight structure is formed by the adhesive 34 to close a gap between the upper transparent cover 20 and the step portion 18, Dust or the like is prevented from entering the housing 10 through the window 16.

Although not shown mechanisms and circuit components for constructing the electronic sphygmomanometer are appropriately arranged in the housing 10, they are inserted inside the window 16 or inserted into the window 16 to display measurement results and the like. Display means 28 including an LED or the like for displaying
Is assembled. Here, the display means 28 displays the maximum blood pressure value and the minimum blood pressure value in large numbers after the blood pressure measurement, and the display 30 of the pulse rate per minute, etc. in a slightly smaller number.
And are displayed side by side in the front-back direction at the same time. Also, next to the display 30 showing the pulse rate, a display 30 of a graphic designing a graphic in which the doctor is using the hearing aid is displayed during the measurement. The display means 28 displays the display 30 of the measurement numbers and figures in black on a light gray background.

In such a structure, the housing 10 is flat and short, and has an extremely stable posture. Further, the thickness on the front side is relatively thin, which makes it extremely easy to grip. And since the measurement result is displayed with a large number in the center of the low sloping surface on the near side, it is extremely easy to see depending on the display angle and display size, and even seniors with weak eyesight can easily read the value. You can Since the displays 30 of the maximum blood pressure value, the minimum blood pressure value, the pulse, and the like are displayed vertically side by side at the same time, these numbers can be read at one time. In addition, the upper transparent cover 20 allows the display 30 such as the numbers displayed on the display means 28 to be visually recognized as if they are floating, which gives the user a feeling of being easy to see. In addition, the opaque layer 2 of the upper transparent cover 20
Due to the dark gray 6 and the light gray of the display means 28 and the black color arrangement of the display 30, the display 30 such as numbers is clear without giving a strong irritation to the eyes of the user. Furthermore, since the housing 10 is rounded and has an extremely stable posture, many users including the elderly can feel a sense of stability and a sense of security, and a sphygmomanometer in which mood stability is important. Optimal. In particular, the comfort felt by the user will be significantly different compared to a tall or angular blood pressure monitor. In addition, the window 16 formed in the upper case member 14 and its peripheral portion are largely covered by the upper transparent cover 2.
Since it is covered with 0, the inside of the casing 10 such as dust and the display means 28
Intrusion to the top is prevented. Then, by disposing the adhesive 32 surrounding the window 16, the gap between the upper transparent cover 20 and the upper case member 14 is closed to form an airtight structure,
It is possible to reliably prevent the intrusion of dust.

Although the case 10 according to the present invention is applied to the electronic sphygmomanometer in the above description of the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to other electronic devices having the display means 28. is there. Further, the display means 28 is also an LED
It is not limited to.

[0019]

As described above, since the electronic equipment casing having the display means of the present invention is constructed, the following special effects are obtained.

In the electronic device casing having the display means according to the first aspect, since a large number is displayed in the center of the low sloping slope on the near side, a large visual recognition is given to a user with weak eyesight. Sex is obtained. Moreover, the housing is a substantially triangular shape that is flat when viewed from a very stable side, and the thickness of the housing on the front side is thin and easy to grip, and also gives the user a high sense of stability and a sense of security. Therefore, many elderly people can use the device in a safe mental state, and are most suitable for an electronic sphygmomanometer in which mental stability is particularly important.

Further, in the electronic equipment casing having the display means according to the second aspect, dust does not enter through the window for visually recognizing the display means, and dust in the casing and on the display means. There is no risk of accidents and the like due to intrusion and adhesion of

Further, in the electronic equipment casing having the display means according to the third aspect, the number of the numeral is raised due to the rise of the transparent cover so that it is easy to see, and also the user has a good impression in terms of design. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an electronic sphygmomanometer to which an electronic device casing having display means of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the upper plane of the electronic blood pressure monitor shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the electronic blood pressure monitor shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic sphygmomanometer shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Housing 12 Lower case member 14 Upper case member 16 Window 20 Upper transparent cover 24 Transparent part 26 Opaque layer 28 Display means 30 Display 32 Explanation display 34 Adhesive

Claims (3)

(57) [Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A casing is formed so that the upper plane is a flat and triangular shape that is flat when viewed from the side, and the upper plane has a low gentle slope on the front side, and is large in the central portion of the upper plane of the upper case member forming the upper plane. A window that is long in the front-rear direction is provided, and a large display unit that is long and extends in the front-rear direction is provided so that it can be visually recognized through this window or is inserted into this window so that the display unit and the peripheral portion of the window are largely covered. A transparent cover is provided on the upper case member, and an opaque layer is provided on the back surface of the transparent cover except for a large transparent portion facing the display means, and the display means is provided on the opaque portion near the periphery of the transparent portion. A housing for an electronic device having a display means, characterized in that a description display of a number, a character, or a graphic displayed by is described. 2. The electronic device casing having the display means according to claim 1, wherein an adhesive member or an adhesive is disposed between the transparent cover and the upper case member so as to surround the window. A housing for an electronic device having a display means for controlling. 3. The electronic device casing having the display means according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the transparent cover is configured to be raised from the upper plane of the upper case member with a step. An electronic device casing having a display means.