JP2516095Y2 - Fax machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial field of use) The present invention relates to a small-sized facsimile apparatus in which a telephone and a facsimile are integrally provided, and particularly when the facsimile function is not used, the telephone is frequently used. The present invention relates to an apparatus configured to expose only the function and to expose the function for the facsimile by opening the document tray at the position where the document is placed when the facsimile is used.

(Prior Art) In recent years, desktop type small facsimiles have been widely used. Since the small facsimiles are equipped with the functions of a telephone, the functions of the telephone and the facsimile are
A small unit of equipment can be satisfied.

And, in the office or home where the frequency of use of the facsimile is relatively low, the device in which the facsimile device and the telephone are integrally provided does not require a large area on the desk. Used conveniently.

Conventionally, the compound type device as described above was recognized as a device provided with a telephone attached to a facsimile, but nowadays, it is generally recognized as a device provided with a facsimile. , It is designed to be installed on the desk of an office in the same way as a general telephone.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) Even in the case of the above-described device in which a telephone and a facsimile are combined, the telephone function is mainly used, and the facsimile function is more difficult than the telephone function. Often used infrequently.

However, in a general device, in addition to keys and buttons for a telephone, buttons for a facsimile and the like are arranged on the upper surface of the main body of the device, the number of such buttons is very large, and the operation is difficult. There is a problem that it becomes complicated.

In addition, the handset is generally arranged vertically on the side of the device, and since the telephone is projected and arranged on the side of the small body, the area occupied by the entire device is large. Therefore, there is a problem that the feature of miniaturization cannot be fully exerted.

On the other hand, some devices have the handset installed horizontally, but in that case, the handset is placed on the back side of the device body, and keys such as ten keys are placed on the front side. Therefore, when receiving, it is necessary to reach to the back of the desk, and there is a problem that it is difficult to pick up the handset.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventionally used apparatus.
The purpose is to provide a device with good operability by arranging the handset and keys so that the telephone can be used mainly.

(Means and Actions for Solving Problems) The facsimile apparatus of the present invention is provided with a telephone function and a facsimile function integrally, and is configured so that both functions can be used by means of switch switching or the like. The present invention relates to a desktop type small facsimile apparatus which is normally arranged with its telephone function exposed on the upper surface.

In the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, buttons necessary for communication by a telephone are arranged at the exposed position, and a document tray for inserting a document into a facsimile is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body. The document insertion function and the like are configured to be covered by closing the document tray. Further, the function of the telephone and the function of the facsimile can be switched by opening and closing the document tray.

Further, in the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the handset is arranged horizontally through the recess provided on the front side of the main body of the apparatus, and the functions of the telephone such as a numeric keypad are arranged on the side of the handset.

With the above-described configuration, in the facsimile device of the present invention, when the device is used as a telephone, the function for facsimile can be placed in a state of being covered by the document tray. In addition, it is possible to prevent the buttons and the like for the facsimile from interfering with the operation.

Further, when the facsimile function is used in the apparatus of the present invention, the operation of the facsimile can be automatically switched only by opening the document tray, so that the facsimile can be easily used.

(Example) The structure of the device of the present invention will be described according to the illustrated example.

The example shown in FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the original tray 10 of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is closed to expose only the function when used as a telephone. In the facsimile device 1 of the present invention, the facsimile device 1 is provided on the upper surface of the device main body 2 in a state where only the functions of the telephone receiver such as the handset 3 and the numeric keypad 5 are exposed, and the concave portion 4 arranged on the front side of the device main body 2 , The handset 3 is placed horizontally, and the handset 3 is inserted so that the handset 3 can be easily taken out.

Next to the concave portion 4 holding the handset 3, a numeric keypad 5 is provided.
The telephone function button 6, the one-touch key 7, the display unit 8 and the like are arranged, and all the operating means of the functions required when the device is used as a telephone are seen from the user.
It is placed on the front side.

The function button 6 and the one-touch key 7 are configured in the same manner as in a general telephone, and the number of the other party called by pressing the ten-key 5 and the telephone function button and one-touch The information set by the key is displayed on the display unit 8. Further, the display unit 8 is also capable of displaying the number of the other party for transmission / reception by facsimile.

Therefore, when the facsimile device of the present invention is used as a telephone device, the functions of the telephone device such as the handset 3 and the ten-key pad 5 are provided at a position where the user can easily operate, so that the facsimile function is not provided alone. It is as easy to use as a telephone.

In the facsimile apparatus configured as described above, when the document tray 10 is opened, the facsimile function is exposed on the inner side of the apparatus body as shown in FIG.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the document tray 10 is
The document tray 10 is provided so as to cover the document insertion port 16.
The handle 11 provided in the above is arranged so as to cover the facsimile function panel 15. Then, when the document tray 10 is opened, the document tray 10 is positioned in a state of guiding the document toward the document insertion opening 16, and the receiver 3
The document insertion slot 16 comes to be located on the inner side of the concave portion 4 that supports the.

Further, in the apparatus of the present invention, when transmitting using a facsimile, when the document tray 10 is opened as described above, the facsimile function panel 15 is located in the vicinity of the document insertion port, so that the document insertion and In parallel, the operation of sending an image can be easily performed. At the same time, the calling operation of the other party can be performed using the ten-key pad 5 as in the case of a normal telephone.

Further, in the facsimile apparatus 1 of the present invention, a roll of thermal paper, a recording unit for the paper,
Also, a document reading mechanism and the like are housed. Then, when the document inserted through the document insertion port 16 is detected by the paper sensor 19 provided in the vicinity of the insertion port, the reading function is activated and the operation of transmitting the document to the other party is performed.

In the facsimile machine 1, the document inserted from the document insertion port 16 is ejected through the document ejection port 17 provided on the front side of the apparatus main body, and the received recording paper is ejected through the copy ejection port 18.

Since the facsimile device 1 of the present invention is placed on a desk or the like like an ordinary telephone, the original and the recording paper discharged from the front side of the device body are on the desk. Will be stacked in the empty space.

In the apparatus of the present invention configured as described above, the switching operation between the telephone function and the facsimile function can be performed by opening and closing the document tray 10.
As the switching means, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a convex member 13 as an operating means for the switch 14 is arranged on the shaft 12 of the document tray 10, and the convex member 13 is used as the switch 14.
Activate

In other words, when the document tray 10 is closed,
Since the convex member 13 is in the position where the switch 14 is not activated, as shown in FIG. 5, only the handset function works, and the facsimile apparatus can be used like an ordinary telephone.

On the other hand, when the document tray 10 is opened, the convex member 13 provided on the tray shaft 12 actuates the switch 14, and the control device of the main body is actuated by the signal from the switch, and the facsimile function can be used. Set to state. The operation of receiving a facsimile signal from the partner device is configured so that it can be normally received even when the function of the telephone is set in the device, as in the case of a general facsimile.

In the above-mentioned facsimile device of the present invention,
The switch means used for switching between the facsimile function and the telephone function can be arranged at any position on the upper part of the main body as long as the opening / closing of the tray can be detected in addition to being provided on the shaft of the document tray. is there.

(Effect of the Invention) Since the facsimile apparatus of the present invention has the above-described configuration, unnecessary buttons and other functions when using the telephone can be hidden by closing the document tray. ,, the appearance is refreshed.

Further, in the facsimile device of the present invention, when the device is used as a telephone, the original document tray covers the function for facsimile. Therefore, extra keys and the like disturb the operation when using the telephone. It is possible to prevent this from happening and prevent erroneous operations such as pressing the wrong button.

Further, when the facsimile function is used in the apparatus of the present invention, the operation of the facsimile can be automatically switched only by opening the document tray, so that the facsimile can be easily used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the facsimile machine of the present invention in a state where the telephone function is used, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the facsimile machine in a state of using the facsimile function, and FIG. 3 is a function by opening and closing a document tray. 6A and 6B are explanatory views showing a state in which the document tray is closed and a state in which the document tray is opened and the facsimile function is operated. Reference numeral 1 in the figure 1 ... Facsimile device, 3 ... Receiver, 5 ... Numeric keypad, 10 ... Document tray, 11 ... Handle, 12 ... Tray shaft, 14 ... Switch, 15 ... Facsimile function panel,

Claims (3)

(57) [Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A small desktop type facsimile in which a telephone function and a facsimile function are integrally provided and both functions can be used by means of switching a switch or the like, which is required for communication by a telephone. Buttons, etc. are placed at the exposed position corresponding to the handset, and a document tray for inserting documents into the facsimile is provided so that it can be opened and closed. By opening and closing the document tray, the function of the telephone and the function of the facsimile can be switched. Facsimile apparatus characterized by comprising the following. 2. A small desktop type facsimile in which a telephone function and a facsimile function are integrally provided and both functions can be used by means of switching a switch or the like, which is required for communication by a telephone. Buttons are placed at the exposed position corresponding to the receiver, and a document tray for inserting a document into a facsimile is provided on the main body so that it can be opened and closed. The utility model registration claim 1 characterized in that it is configured so that it can be covered by closing the document tray and that the function of the telephone and the function of the facsimile are switched by opening and closing the document tray. Fax machine. 3. In the telephone function, a handset is arranged horizontally so that it can be taken out through a recess provided on the front side of the main body of the apparatus, and a mechanism for a telephone such as a numeric keypad is provided on the side of the handset. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile apparatus is arranged.