JP2772277B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Information processing device

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JP2772277B2
JP2772277B2 JP8039800A JP3980096A JP2772277B2 JP 2772277 B2 JP2772277 B2 JP 2772277B2 JP 8039800 A JP8039800 A JP 8039800A JP 3980096 A JP3980096 A JP 3980096A JP 2772277 B2 JP2772277 B2 JP 2772277B2
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徹 竹部
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NEC Gunma Ltd
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【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、キーボード一体型
の情報処理装置に関し、特にノート型情報処理装置に関
する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a keyboard-integrated information processing apparatus, and more particularly to a notebook information processing apparatus.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来のノート型情報処理装置は図5で示
す様に、本体部Pに対し表示部3を有する蓋体16を開
いた使用時の状態では、外形寸法、実装上の制限から、
本体部Pに設けられたキーボード部1はキーボード面1
aが水平姿勢になる状態になり、キーボード面1aが真
上を向いているため、キーボード部1を操作しにくいと
いう問題点があった。
2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 5, in a conventional notebook-type information processing apparatus, when a lid 16 having a display section 3 is opened with respect to a main body P, the external information and the mounting restrictions are imposed. ,
The keyboard 1 provided on the main body P has a keyboard surface 1
a is in a horizontal posture, and the keyboard surface 1a faces directly upward, so that there is a problem that it is difficult to operate the keyboard unit 1.

【0003】この問題点を解決するために特開昭62−
5340号公報には図6、図7に示すノート型情報処理
装置が開示されている。
In order to solve this problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No.
No. 5340 discloses a notebook information processing apparatus shown in FIGS.

【0004】図6、図7に示すノート型情報処理装置
は、キーボード部1を有する本体部Pと回転支持機構2
により連結された表示部3が設けられた蓋体16を開方
向に回動させることにより、その回動と連動し、本体部
Pのキーボード部1が本体部Pの前端部に設けられた凸
条17を中心軸として回転し、キーボード部1の後端部
を押し上げ、キーボード部1を前傾させ、操作性を向上
させている。
[0006] The notebook information processing apparatus shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a main body P having a keyboard 1 and a rotation support mechanism 2.
By rotating the lid 16 provided with the display unit 3 connected by the opening direction in the opening direction, the keyboard unit 1 of the main body P is provided at the front end of the main body P in conjunction with the rotation. It rotates about the ridge 17 and pushes up the rear end of the keyboard unit 1 to tilt the keyboard unit 1 forward, thereby improving operability.

【0005】図7を参照して説明すると本体部Pに設け
られた左右方向に向いた凸条17にキーボード部1の前
端に設けられた溝が係合し、キーボード部1は凸条17
を中心として回転可能である。回転支持機構2は本体P
に設けられた軸18を中心として回転するヒンジ部材1
9に蓋体16が取り付けられ蓋体16を開く時に蓋体1
6と一体にヒンジ部材19が回転しヒンジ部材19に設
けられた係合突部20がキーボード部1の後側の下部に
設けられた傾斜面21に当接してキーボード部1の後部
を押し上げる。
[0007] Referring to FIG. 7, a groove provided at the front end of the keyboard portion 1 is engaged with a left-right ridge 17 provided on the main body portion P.
Can be rotated around. The rotation support mechanism 2 has a body P
Hinge member 1 that rotates about a shaft 18 provided in
The cover 16 is attached to the cover 9 and the cover 1 is opened when the cover 16 is opened.
The hinge member 19 rotates together with the keyboard 6, and the engagement protrusion 20 provided on the hinge member 19 abuts on an inclined surface 21 provided on a lower portion on the rear side of the keyboard 1 to push up the rear of the keyboard 1.

【0006】[0006]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】問題点は、特開昭62
−5340号公報に開示された従来のノート型情報処理
装置においては、蓋体を開方向に回動させた場合、必然
的に、キーボード部の後端部が押し上げられて、キーボ
ード部を前傾状態にしてしまうことである。
The problem is described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Sho 62
In the conventional notebook-type information processing apparatus disclosed in JP-A-5340, when the lid is rotated in the opening direction, the rear end of the keyboard is inevitably pushed up and the keyboard is tilted forward. Is to put it in a state.

【0007】その理由は、ノート型情報処理装置の作業
環境によっては、キーボード部の前傾を必要としない場
合もあるからである。例えば、設置場所がもともと前傾
した状態である場合は、キーボード部がその前傾動作に
より、さらに余計に前傾することになり、かえって操作
性を損なう場合もあり得るからである。
The reason is that, depending on the working environment of the notebook information processing apparatus, the keyboard section may not need to be tilted forward. For example, if the installation location is originally tilted forward, the keyboard portion tilts forward more by the forward tilting operation, which may impair operability.

【0008】本発明の目的は、ノート型情報処理装置に
おいて、オペレータが作業姿勢に応じて、キーボード部
の前傾の選択を可能にする角度調節機構を設けることに
より、キーボード操作性の向上を図ることにある。
It is an object of the present invention to improve keyboard operability in a notebook type information processing apparatus by providing an angle adjusting mechanism which allows an operator to select a forward tilt of a keyboard portion according to a working posture. It is in.

【0009】[0009]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の情報処理装置
は、本体部と、この本体部に設けられ左右方向の軸に前
端部が軸支されたキーボード部と、このキーボード部の
後端部に設けられた案内部に取り付けられ前記キーボー
ド部に対し移動可能なロック部と、このロック部を先端
の爪が前記キーボードから突出する方向に付勢するスプ
リングと、前記爪が前記スプリングに押されて選択的に
嵌入する前記本体部に設けられた複数の穴と、前記ロッ
ク部を前記キーボードに入り込む方向に移動させて前記
爪を前記穴から外すために前記ロック部に連結して設け
られた操作部とを備えている。
According to the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus comprising: a main body; a keyboard provided on the main body and having a front end pivotally supported by a left-right axis; and a rear end of the keyboard. A lock portion attached to a guide portion provided on the keyboard, the lock portion being movable with respect to the keyboard portion; a spring for urging the lock portion in a direction in which a claw at the tip protrudes from the keyboard; and the claw pressed by the spring. And a plurality of holes provided in the main body portion to be selectively inserted into the main body portion, and a plurality of holes provided in connection with the lock portion to move the lock portion in a direction to enter the keyboard to remove the claw from the hole. And an operation unit.

【0010】ロック部を操作し、キーボード部の後端側
を起立させ、キーボード面を前傾姿勢にする。これによ
り、キーボード面がオペレータ側に向くことになり、操
作性が改善される。
By operating the lock portion, the rear end of the keyboard portion is erected, and the keyboard surface is inclined forward. Thereby, the keyboard surface faces the operator side, and the operability is improved.

【0011】[0011]

【発明の実施の形態】図1は、本発明の実施の形態を示
す斜視図、図2、図3はキーボード部1の傾斜角度を調
節する機構を示す断面図である。図1のノート型情報処
理装置において、装置本体Pの前側には、キーボード部
1が搭載され、後側には表示部3を備えた蓋体16が起
倒可能に枢支され、非使用時に蓋体16が装置本体Pの
キーボード面1aを覆い、装置全体の外形形状がノート
型の箱型形状に折り畳まれるようになっている。キーボ
ード部1は、その上面に位置するキーボード面1aに複
数のキー1b、1b……を備えており、キーボード部1
の前端部には、装置本体Pに連結され、装置本体Pに対
してキーボード部1を自在に回転運動させる左右方向の
回転軸4を有し、キーボード部1の後端部には、キーボ
ード部1が前傾状態または水平状態に、キーボード部1
を装置本体Pに固定するロック部5を内蔵している。ロ
ック部5は、キーボード部1に設けた穴(案内部)内に
前後方向に移動可能なように取り付けられ、スプリング
6にて図2に示す矢印11の方向に常に一定の力がかけ
られ、通常はロック部5の先端の爪部5bがキーボード
部1の後側に突出しており、さらに図4に示すようにロ
ック部5の側部に連結された角度調節用操作部5aをキ
ーボード部の両側より外側に突出させている。一方、装
置本体Pには、ロック部5の爪部5bがはまり込むため
の穴7、穴8が設けられている。
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are sectional views showing a mechanism for adjusting a tilt angle of a keyboard unit 1. FIG. In the notebook-type information processing apparatus of FIG. 1, a keyboard 1 is mounted on the front side of the apparatus main body P, and a lid 16 having a display section 3 is pivotably supported on the rear side so that it can be turned upside down. The cover 16 covers the keyboard surface 1a of the apparatus main body P, and the outer shape of the entire apparatus is folded into a notebook box shape. The keyboard unit 1 has a plurality of keys 1b, 1b,... On a keyboard surface 1a located on the upper surface thereof.
Has a left-right rotating shaft 4 connected to the apparatus main body P to freely rotate the keyboard unit 1 with respect to the apparatus main body P. When the keyboard 1 is tilted forward or horizontally,
And a lock unit 5 for fixing the device to the apparatus main body P. The lock portion 5 is mounted in a hole (guide portion) provided in the keyboard portion 1 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and a constant force is always applied in the direction of arrow 11 shown in FIG. Normally, the claw 5b at the tip of the lock portion 5 protrudes to the rear side of the keyboard portion 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the angle adjusting operation portion 5a connected to the side portion of the lock portion 5 is connected to the keyboard portion. It protrudes outward from both sides. On the other hand, the apparatus main body P is provided with holes 7 and 8 into which the claw portion 5b of the lock portion 5 fits.

【0012】本実施の形態において、ノート型情報処理
装置の非使用時または使用時でもキーボード部1の前傾
を必要としない場合には、図2に示すようにキーボード
部1は水平状態(本体Pの上面と平行な状態)とする。
このとき、ロック部5の爪部5bは、穴8にはまり込ん
でいる。
In this embodiment, when the keyboard 1 is not required to be tilted forward even when the notebook information processing apparatus is not used or used, as shown in FIG. P parallel to the upper surface of P).
At this time, the claw portion 5b of the lock portion 5 is stuck in the hole 8.

【0013】ノート型情報処理装置の使用時で、操作上
キーボード部1の前傾を必要とする場合は、ロック部5
の操作部5aを矢印9の方向に、指で動かし、穴8には
まり込んでいるロック部5の爪部5bを穴8から外し、
そのままの状態で矢印10が示す上方向にキーボード部
1の後部を持ち上げる。この時、キーボード部1は回転
軸4を中心に回転する。次に、爪部5bを穴7にはめ込
めば、キーボード部1は、前傾した状態で固定される。
以上の操作により、オペレータは、キーボード面1aの
傾斜を前傾状態もしくは水平状態のどちらかに選択する
ことにより、より楽な姿勢で作業が出来ることになり、
キーボード部1の操作性が向上する。
When the notebook type information processing apparatus is used and the keyboard unit 1 needs to be tilted forward for operation, the lock unit 5 is used.
Is moved in the direction of arrow 9 with a finger, and the claw portion 5b of the lock portion 5 that is stuck in the hole 8 is removed from the hole 8,
In this state, the rear part of the keyboard 1 is lifted in the upward direction indicated by the arrow 10. At this time, the keyboard unit 1 rotates about the rotation axis 4. Next, when the claw portion 5b is fitted into the hole 7, the keyboard portion 1 is fixed in a forwardly inclined state.
By the above operation, the operator can work in a more comfortable posture by selecting the inclination of the keyboard surface 1a to either the forward inclination state or the horizontal state,
The operability of the keyboard unit 1 is improved.

【0014】図8は本発明の他の実施の形態の断面図
で、本体Pに4つの穴12,13,14,15を設け、
爪5bをこれらの穴12〜15のどれにもはめ込むこと
ができ、キーボード部1の傾斜角度を水平状態を含む4
つの状態に変えることができる。
FIG. 8 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention, in which four holes 12, 13, 14, 15 are provided in a main body P.
The claw 5b can be fitted into any of these holes 12 to 15, and the inclination angle of the keyboard unit 1 is set to 4 including the horizontal state.
Can be changed into two states.

【0015】また、爪5bの上面を図2,3,8に示す
ように先き下りの斜面とすることにより操作部5aを指
で動かすことなくキーボード部1の後部を持ち上げるこ
とができるようにできる。図8に示すように穴12等の
上面を先き上りの斜面としても同様に操作部5aを指で
動かすことなくキーボード部の後部を持ち上げるように
できる。
The upper surface of the claw 5b is formed as a downward slope as shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 8, so that the rear portion of the keyboard 1 can be lifted without moving the operation unit 5a with a finger. it can. As shown in FIG. 8, even when the upper surface of the hole 12 or the like is formed as an upward slope, the rear portion of the keyboard portion can be similarly lifted without moving the operation portion 5a with a finger.

【0016】[0016]

【発明の効果】本発明は、オペレータが情報処理装置を
用いた作業時に情報処理装置の設置場所に合わせてキー
ボードの傾斜角度を調整でき、設置環境に合った姿勢で
作業することができ、キーボードの操作性を向上出来る
と共に、疲労を軽減できる効果がある。
According to the present invention, the operator can adjust the inclination angle of the keyboard in accordance with the installation location of the information processing apparatus when working with the information processing apparatus, and can work in a posture suitable for the installation environment. This has the effect of improving the operability and reducing fatigue.

【0017】その理由は、キーボードのキーボード面の
傾斜を、オペレータが楽な作業姿勢を取れるよう選択で
きるからである。
The reason is that the inclination of the keyboard surface of the keyboard can be selected so that the operator can take a comfortable working posture.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明の実施の形態の情報処理装置の斜視図で
ある。
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】図1のA−A断面図でキーボード部1が水平状
態の図である。
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1 and showing a keyboard unit 1 in a horizontal state.

【図3】図1のA−A断面図でキーボード部1が前傾状
態の図である。
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1, showing a keyboard unit 1 in a forwardly inclined state.

【図4】図1の操作部5aおよびその周辺の部分拡大斜
視図である。
FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view of an operation unit 5a of FIG. 1 and its periphery.

【図5】キーボード部1が前傾しない従来の情報処理装
置を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional information processing apparatus in which the keyboard unit 1 does not tilt forward.

【図6】キーボード部1が前傾する従来の情報処理装置
を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a conventional information processing apparatus in which a keyboard unit 1 is tilted forward.

【図7】図6に示す情報処理装置の内部の構造を示す側
断面図である。
FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing an internal structure of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 6;

【図8】本発明の他の実施の形態を示す側断面図であ
る。
FIG. 8 is a side sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 キーボード部 1a キーボード面 1b キー 4 回転軸 5 ロック部 5a 操作部 5b 爪 6 スプリング P 装置本体 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Keyboard part 1a Keyboard surface 1b key 4 Rotation axis 5 Lock part 5a Operation part 5b Claw 6 Spring P Device body

Claims (2)

(57)【特許請求の範囲】(57) [Claims] 【請求項1】 本体部と、この本体部に設けられ左右方
向の軸に前端部が軸支されたキーボード部と、このキー
ボード部の後端部に設けられた案内部に取り付けられ前
記キーボード部に対し移動可能なロック部と、このロッ
ク部を先端の爪が前記キーボードから突出する方向に付
勢するスプリングと、前記爪が前記スプリングに押され
て選択的に嵌入する前記本体部に設けられた複数の穴
と、前記ロック部を前記キーボードに入り込む方向に移
動させて前記爪を前記穴から外すために前記ロック部に
連結して設けられた操作部とを含むことを特徴とする情
報処理装置。
1. A keyboard portion provided on the main body portion, a keyboard portion having a front end pivotally supported by a left-right axis, and a keyboard portion attached to a guide portion provided on a rear end portion of the keyboard portion. A spring that biases the lock portion in a direction in which a claw at the tip protrudes from the keyboard; and a lock that is provided on the main body portion where the claw is pressed by the spring and selectively fits. A plurality of holes, and an operation unit connected to the lock unit for moving the lock unit in a direction to enter the keyboard and removing the claw from the hole. apparatus.
【請求項2】 穴は爪が嵌入した時にキーボード部の上
面が本体の上面と平行になる第1の穴と、前記爪が嵌入
した時に前記キーボード部の上面が前記本体の上面に対
しそれぞれが異る角度で前傾する複数の第2の穴からな
ることを特徴とする請求項1記載の情報処理装置。
2. A first hole in which the upper surface of the keyboard portion is parallel to the upper surface of the main body when the claw is fitted, and an upper surface of the keyboard portion with respect to the upper surface of the main body when the claw is fitted. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of second holes inclined forward at different angles.
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