JP2794454B2 - Facsimile apparatus and card-like digitized telephone directory used for the apparatus - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus and a card-like digitized telephone directory used for the apparatus, and more particularly, to a facsimile apparatus which is electrically, magnetically, optically, or the like. It relates to a layout with an electronic telephone directory that exchanges data.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, this type of telephone directory has been configured to be attached to an option holder connected to the outside of the facsimile machine.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in the above-described conventional example, the connection becomes long,
There has been a problem that noise is easily picked up and malfunctions occur, and keys used may be located in different places, which may confuse a user of the facsimile apparatus.

In addition, an electric board is required also for the option holder portion, and there has been a problem that the cost increases together with the wire material.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a problem. By arranging a card-like digitized telephone directory on an operation panel, a facsimile machine which eliminates malfunctions, has good operability, and can reduce costs is provided. The purpose is to provide a card-like digitized telephone directory.

[Means for solving the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the facsimile apparatus is configured as in the following (1) and (2), and the card-like digitized telephone directory is configured as in the following (3).

(1) A telephone number which has a facsimile main body equipped with an operation panel and a telephone circuit, and is connected to a card-like electronic telephone directory which is detachably mounted by means of electrical, optical, magnetic, acoustic, etc. coupling means. A facsimile apparatus that receives other data, or exchanges data in both directions, and performs outgoing calls and other operations, wherein the card-like digitized telephone directory has a key and is located on an operation panel of the facsimile main body. A depression is provided, and the card-like digitized telephone directory is arranged from the opening forming the depression in the depression, and a key of the card-shaped digitized telephone directory arranged in the depression is operated from the opening of the depression. A facsimile apparatus capable of transferring telephone numbers and other data to a facsimile main body by a coupling means.

(2) A telephone number which has a facsimile main body equipped with an operation panel and a telephone circuit, and which is electrically, optically, magnetically, acoustically, etc., connected to a card-like digitized telephone directory which is detachably mounted. A facsimile apparatus that receives other data or exchanges data in both directions to make a telephone call and performs other operations, wherein the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is arranged on an operation panel of the facsimile apparatus and lightly coupled. In addition to the configuration, the operation panel is configured such that the operation panel is sunk into the exterior in a normal use state by rotation or translation so that the side of the operation panel is hidden, and the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is slidably inserted into this side. Facsimile machine provided with an opening.

(3) A telephone number which has a facsimile main body equipped with an operation panel and a telephone circuit, and is electrically connected to a removable card-like electronic telephone directory by means of electrical, optical, magnetic, acoustic, etc. A card-shaped electronic telephone directory used for a facsimile apparatus that receives other data, or exchanges data in two directions, and performs a telephone call and other operations. And a card-like digitized telephone directory having a cut-out portion into which the elastic member of the facsimile apparatus fits.

[Action]

In the facsimile apparatus of the above (1), since the card-like digitized telephone directory having keys is arranged on the operation panel, the connection can be shortened, the bundle of noises can be eliminated, and a malfunction occurs. Is prevented, and the keys can be concentrated at one place, so that the operation becomes easy.

In addition, since the card-like digitized telephone directory is configured so that it can be arranged in the cavity from the opening of the depression, the card-like digitized telephone directory can be easily inserted.

Further, in the facsimile apparatus of the above (2), the operation panel is sunk into the exterior in a normal use state by rotation and parallel movement, and the end surface of the operation panel is hidden,
Since the card-like digitized telephone directory is slidably inserted into this end face, there is no slippage of the card during use, so that it is easy to fit.

Further, in the card-shaped electronic telephone directory of the above (3), the notch provided on the side of the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is caught by the elastic member provided on the facsimile main body side when mounted. The card-like electronic telephone directory can be mounted in a predetermined position only by pushing it into the depression.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a card-like digitized telephone directory (hereinafter referred to as a card), which fits into a depression on an operation panel 29 of the facsimile main body 2. ing. Although not shown, the card 1 and an operation panel 29 as an operation unit are connected by electric, optical, acoustic, magnetic, or other coupling means.
Phone numbers and IDs can be exchanged. Reference numeral 21 denotes an insertion port for a facsimile transmission document, and reference numeral 22 denotes a discharge port for the document and recording paper.

With the above configuration, a predetermined telephone number registered in the card 1 is searched for by operating a key on the card surface, and when the start key on the card is depressed, the telephone number and other data are transmitted to the facsimile main body 2 by a coupling means (not shown). And the facsimile apparatus dials and performs facsimile communication.

A number that is not registered is entered using a numeric keypad located on the operation unit 29 of the facsimile main body 2.

All other operation keys are provided on the operation unit 29. For this reason, with this configuration, the operator of the facsimile apparatus operates keys located at substantially the same position as operating the same apparatus, so that the apparatus is easy to use.

A printed circuit board on which switches for various keys, a control circuit for a display, and a telephone circuit are disposed is provided below the operation panel 29. A printed circuit board is required to form the coupling means also on the main body side of the card 1 part. However, each circuit can be formed on a single board, so that cost is reduced and assembly is easy. Becomes

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the card mounting portion on the operation panel 29 cut in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a business trip section 23 projects from the facsimile main body 2 with the LCD and keys of the digitized telephone directory 1 facing the outside, forming a rail as guide means. Since the operation panel 29 normally extends to the end of the device,
The opening 7 can be easily inserted by facing the end face. Also, the first
The stability of the card is better than just placing it as shown.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, when the original inserted from 21 is stuck inside the facsimile main body 2 for any reason, the original paper path can be released by lifting the operation panel 29 to take out the original. It has a structure. The operation panel 29 is supported by the facsimile main body 2 so that the rearmost portion can rotate about the center. As shown in FIG. 1, in a normal use state, the side surface of the operation panel 29 is sunk into the exterior and cannot be seen.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the operation panel 29 is opened. At this time, the side face 29a of the operation panel 29 is exposed, and the side face 29a has the rail 12 as the guide means having the opening 7 so that the card 1 can be inserted.
The cross section of the card is wider below the surface. For this reason, although the surface of the inserted card and the surface of the operation panel 29 are almost flush, the rail 12 does not travel on the surface of the operation panel 29.

Then, with the card 1 inserted all the way, the operation panel
When closing 29, card 1 cannot be removed. If the card 1 is stopped at a halfway position, the exterior is in the way and cannot be closed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a mistake in mounting the card 1 without taking any special measures.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the part which has traveled wider than the surface of the card 1 is pressed against the travel part 23 of the facsimile main body 2 to form the rail 12 as guide means. For this reason, the surface of the operation panel 29 and the surface of the card 1 can be flush with each other, and there is no step, so that the card can be easily fitted.

In the embodiment shown in FIG.
24 is fixed by screws. The card 1 is inserted from the left side in the figure, and spreads between the leaf springs 24, 24 and pushes the card 1 as it is. The card is urged rightward, and the right end of the card abuts on the innermost portion and is fixed. With such a configuration, even if the facsimile main body 2 is tilted, the card 1 remains at a regular position.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the card 1 has the notch 13 and the operation panel 29 has the leaf spring 24. At a predetermined position of the card, the leaf spring 24 is provided on the right side of the notch 13. By contact, the card 1 is urged rightward. The right end face of the card 1 is in contact with the operation panel 29, and the card is fixed.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, four leaf springs 24 are fixed to the operation panel 29 by screws, and when the card 1 is inserted into a regular position, it comes into contact with the corner of the card 1 and the card 1 is held. Hold.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the card 1 has a notch 13 and the operation panel 29 is a leaf spring having a semicircular tip.
24 is screwed. When the card is set in the correct position, the leaf spring 24 fits into the notch 13 and one leaf spring 24 is in contact with the notch 13 at two places. Is held.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the operation panel 29 has a hook portion 26, and the opposing portion has a leaf spring 27. When one side of the card 1 is hooked on the hook portion 26 and the opposite side is pressed downward in the figure, the leaf spring 27 as an elastic member bends to the left, and after the side of the card 1 rides the vertex of the leaf spring 27, the leaf spring is pressed. 27 urges card 1 downward. The card 1 hits against the bottom of the recess 8 of the operation panel 29, and the card 1 is held.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the side of the card 1 corresponding to the main body hooking portion 26 protrudes below the surface, so that the surface of the operation panel 29 and the surface of the card 1 are substantially flush with each other. There is an advantage that it can be configured. Also, since the card 1 has the groove 25 on which the leaf spring 27 is caught on the leaf spring 27 side, the surface of the card 1 and the surface of the facsimile main body 2 can be the same.

Further, the portion of the hooking portion that comes into contact with the card may be made of an elastic material such as rubber.

The normal operation panel 29 has a surface having a downward slope. When trying to attach card 1 to this side,
If the hook is provided on the near side (lower side), the user of the facsimile apparatus does not have to press the card 1 to set the card 1 when mounting the card 1 and can set the card.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the card 1 has a groove 25 for hooking, and the facsimile body 2 has a business trip that engages with it. This is also the surface of the operation panel 29 and the card 1
This is to make the surface flush with the surface.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, since the lower side of the hooking portion 26 of the facsimile main body 2 is pulled out, the escape is made when the card 1 is inserted diagonally. For this reason, the hook
Even if the height of the card 26 is the same as the height of the card 1, there is no problem that can be determined when the card is mounted.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the card-like digitized telephone directory is arranged on the scanning panel and is configured to be lightly coupled, so that the connection is short and the noise is picked up. There is no bundled wire, preventing malfunction,
Since all the keys used by the user of the apparatus are concentrated in one place, the operation is easy, the connecting means can be configured on the operation panel substrate, and a facsimile apparatus which is easy for the user of the apparatus to use and which is easy to provide can be provided. effective.

In order to fit the card-shaped digitized telephone directory, a rail portion is provided in the recess provided on the operation panel as guide means for setting the card-shaped digitized telephone directory by sliding. By providing a leaf spring which is an elastic member for urging the card-like digitized telephone directory to a regular position, and by forming a cutout portion in contact with the elastic member on a side portion of the card-shaped digitized telephone directory. Since the telephone directory can be easily removed and set securely, it is possible to prevent the telephone book from floating during use in the recess, thereby preventing malfunction.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described above, according to the present invention, malfunctions are eliminated, operability is improved, and cost is reduced.

Specifically, in the facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is arranged in the depression of the operation panel from the opening of the depression, and the key of the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is operated from the opening of the depression. Since a telephone number or the like can be transferred to the facsimile main body, a facsimile apparatus with no malfunction, good operability, and low cost can be provided.

In the facsimile apparatus according to the second aspect, the operation panel is sunk into the exterior in a normal use state by rotation or parallel movement, and the side of the operation panel is hidden, and the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is opened from the opening on the side. The card is slidably inserted, so that card misalignment during normal use can be prevented without taking special measures.

In the card-like digitized telephone directory according to claim 3, since the card-like digitized telephone directory has a cutout on the side part,
At the time of insertion of the card-like digitized telephone directory, the elastic member provided on the operation panel side fits into the notch, and the card-shaped digitized telephone directory can be properly held on the operation panel side, eliminating malfunction and improving operability. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a card is inserted into a recess, and FIG. FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing a state where the card is inserted from the side, and FIGS. 4 and 5 show a state where the card is inserted into the recess, and are sectional views cut along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, FIGS. FIG. 9 is a plan sectional view showing the same state, FIG. 10 to FIG. 12 show a state in which the card is inserted, and a sectional view cut along a direction perpendicular to the card surface, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which In the drawings: 1. Card-like digitized telephone directory 2: Facsimile body 7: Opening 8: Indentation 13: Notch 29: Operation panel 29a: Side view In each drawing, the same reference numerals are the same. Or indicates a substantial part.

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A card-like electronic telephone directory which has a facsimile main body having an operation panel and a telephone circuit, and is detachably attached to the card-like electronic telephone directory by means of electrical, optical, magnetic, acoustic, etc. coupling means. A facsimile apparatus for receiving telephone numbers and other data, or exchanging data in both directions, and making a call or performing other operations, wherein the card-like digitized telephone directory has keys and operates a facsimile body. A depression is provided on a panel, the card-like digitized telephone directory is arranged from the opening forming the depression in the depression, and a key of the card-type digitized telephone directory arranged in the depression is operated from the opening of the depression. And a facsimile apparatus capable of transferring telephone numbers and other data to the facsimile main body by the connecting means. 2. A facsimile main body having an operation panel and a telephone circuit, which are electrically, optically, magnetically, acoustically, etc. coupled to a card-like digitized telephone directory which is detachably mounted. A facsimile apparatus which receives telephone numbers and other data, or exchanges data in both directions, and performs telephone calls and other operations, wherein the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is arranged on an operation panel of the facsimile apparatus. The operation panel is configured so as to be able to be lightly coupled, and the operation panel is configured to be sunk into the exterior in a normal use state by rotation or translation so that a side surface of the operation panel is covered, and the card-shaped electronic telephone directory is slid on this side surface. A facsimile machine having an opening for dynamic insertion. 3. A card-like electronic telephone directory which has a facsimile main body provided with an operation panel and a telephone circuit, and is detachably attached to the card-like electronic telephone directory by means of electrical, optical, magnetic, acoustic, etc. coupling means. A digitized telephone directory for use in a facsimile apparatus that receives telephone numbers and other data or exchanges data in both directions, and performs outgoing calls and other operations, and is a side part of the digitized telephone directory. A card-like digitized telephone directory, further comprising a cutout portion into which the elastic member of the facsimile apparatus is fitted.