JP3227521U - Operation tool that can be operated without touching - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operating tool capable of operating a handle or the like of a door without touching the handle or the like.
SOLUTION: An operating tool 10 has an operating tool main body 13 that can be operated without touching a door handle, an operating button or switches, and the operating tool main body can be rotated or linearly reciprocated on the back surface of a smartphone 14. It is provided with a mounting mechanism 16 for mounting as possible. The main body of the operating tool includes a door hook portion 13a for operating the door handle in the pulling direction, a protrusion 13b for operating an operation button or switches, and a tip surface and a protrusion of the door hook portion. It has a door recess 13c formed between them for operating in the direction of pushing the door handle, and a base 13d which is rotatably or linearly reciprocated on the back surface of the smartphone via a mounting mechanism. The operating tool body can be switched between a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone and a storage position along the back surface of the smartphone by the mounting mechanism.
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Description

The present invention relates to an operation tool capable of operating a door handle, operation buttons or switches without touching the door handle, operation buttons or switches.

Conventionally, a sucker is attached to the center of a steel band having a rounding characteristic to form a stand, and the stand is expanded into a flat shape so that the center is attracted to the back surface of the smartphone. A smartphone stand is disclosed in which the stand legs are formed by bending both wings of the stand body outward with a splash-rounding characteristic, and the smartphone stand is configured to stand at an inclination angle that makes it easy to see the smartphone (for example, Patent Document 1 (claim)). 1. See paragraphs [0005] to [0008], paragraph [0015], FIGS. 1 to 4). In this smartphone stand, steel, which has a rounding characteristic, has a warp in the width direction, and when it warps, it becomes a flattened unfolded state, and when the warp is released by pushing it, it instantly becomes elastic. Steel that has the property of bending round.

Since the smartphone stand configured in this way is not bulky because it is composed of a flat band, it can be carried while being attached to the smartphone. In addition, since steel has a rounding property, it can be instantly rounded with one touch to form a stand leg. As a result, the smartphone can be stood in a stable state at an inclination angle that makes it easy to see.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-131307

In recent years, infectious diseases (for example, COVID-19 of the new coronavirus pneumonia) have become very prevalent, and when operated by directly touching the door handle, operation buttons or switches touched by another person, the door handle, etc. There was a risk that the operator would get an infectious disease by attaching the attached infectious disease virus to the operator's own hands. Although the smartphone stand shown in Patent Document 1 can stand at an inclination angle that makes it easy to see the smartphone, the door handle is made of a steel band without touching the door handle, operation buttons or switches. It was difficult to operate the operation buttons or switches, and there was a risk of taking in the virus of the infectious disease. Further, in the smartphone stand shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the inclination angle of the smartphone is constant and cannot be changed.

The first object of the present invention is that when the operating tool main body is switched to the protruding position, the door handle, operation buttons or switches can be operated without touching the door handle, operation buttons or switches. To provide an operating tool. The second object of the present invention is that when the operation tool body is switched to the storage position, the operation tool body does not interfere with the use of the smartphone, becomes compact, and the operation tool can be smoothly put into a pocket or bag together with the smartphone. The purpose is to provide an operating tool that can be stored in a smartphone. A third object of the present invention is to stop the operation tool main body at an arbitrary position between the protruding position and the storage position, so that the operation tool main body can be used as a smartphone stand and the inclination angle of the smartphone can be set to a desired angle. It is to provide an operation tool that can be changed. The fourth object of the present invention is to insert a finger such as an index finger into the finger insertion hole when the operating tool main body is switched to the protruding position, and apply force to the finger to operate the door handle or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operation tool capable of preventing the base portion of the mounting mechanism from peeling off from the back surface of the smartphone with almost no force acting on the portion where the base portion of the mounting mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone. The fifth object of the present invention is that when the operation tool main body is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole is filled with the trapezoidal portion, so that the dent on the surface of the operation tool main body can be reduced and the unevenness on the back surface of the smartphone can be reduced. The purpose is to provide an operating tool that is easy to hold. A sixth object of the present invention is that when the operating tool main body is switched to the storage position, the edge of the finger insertion hole is locked to the locking piece, so that the operating tool main body unintentionally protrudes from the storage position. The purpose is to provide an operating tool that can prevent switching to. The seventh object of the present invention is to attach a conductive cap-shaped protrusion to the tip of the resin operating tool body, and attach this protrusion to a touch panel type ATM (automated teller machine) or various types. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation tool capable of operating a touch panel type operation button without touching the operation button of a vending machine or the like.

The first aspect of the present invention is, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5, an operating tool main body 13 that can be operated without touching the handle 11a of the door 11, the operation button 12, or the switches. The operating tool 10 is an operating tool 10 that can be operated without touching, and is provided with a mounting mechanism 16 for mounting the operating tool main body 13 on the back surface of the smartphone 14 so as to be rotatable or linearly reciprocating. The door hook portion 13a for operating the main body 13 in the direction of pulling the handle 11a of the door 11 without touching the handle 11a of the door 11, and the operation button 12 without touching the operation buttons 12 or switches. Alternatively, a direction formed between the protrusion 13b for operating the switches and the tip surface of the door hook portion 13a and the protrusion 13b and pushing the handle 11a of the door 11 without touching the handle 11a of the door 11. It has a recess 13c for a door for operating the smartphone 14 and a base 13d which is rotatably or linearly reciprocated on the back surface of the smartphone 14 via a mounting mechanism 16, and the operating tool main body 13 is mounted on the smartphone 14 by the mounting mechanism 16. It is characterized in that it can be switched between a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the 14 and a storage position stored along the back surface of the smartphone 14.

The second aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the first aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 5, the operating tool main body 13 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the attachment mechanism 16. By being rotatably attached in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14, the operation tool main body 13 can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position, and the operating tool main body 13 can be set to the protruding position and the storage position. It is characterized in that it is configured to stop at any intermediate position between.

The third aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the second aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting mechanism 16 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 and the base portion 16a. A pair of standing pieces 16b, 16b that are integrally formed with the base portion 16a and are erected on the base portion 16a so that the base portion 13d can be inserted, and a pair with the base portion 13d inserted between the pair of standing pieces 16b, 16b. It is characterized by having a pin shaft 16c which is press-fitted and inserted into the standing pieces 16b and 16b and the base portion 13d.

The fourth aspect of the present invention is the invention based on the third aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a finger is inserted between the door hook portion 13a and the base portion 13d of the operating tool main body 13. A finger insertion hole 13h into which the 18 can be inserted is formed, a trapezoidal portion 16e and a locking piece 16f are projected on the base portion 16a, and when the operating tool main body 13 is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole 13h is formed. It is characterized in that it is loosely fitted to the trapezoidal portion 16e and the edge of the finger insertion hole 13h is configured to be locked to the locking piece 16f.

The fifth aspect of the present invention is the invention based on the first aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the operation tool main body 33 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the attachment mechanism 36 of the smartphone 14. The operation tool main body 33 is configured to be switchable between a protruding position and a storage position by being rotatably attached in a plane parallel to the back surface.

The sixth aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the fifth aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, a circular hole 33b and one of the inner peripheral surfaces of the circular hole 33b are formed in the base portion 33a. A locking projection 33c projecting from the portion and a circular recess 33d having a larger diameter than the circular hole 33b are formed, and the mounting mechanism 36 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 with the base portion 36a and the base portion 36a. A disk portion 36b that is integrally formed and into which a circular hole 33b can be fitted, and an arcuate recess 36c that is formed over approximately half of the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge of the disk portion 36b and rotatably accommodates a locking projection 33c. And the female screw portion 36d formed in the center of the base portion 36a and the disk portion 36b, the presser plate 36e housed in the circular recess 33d and having the counterbore hole 36f formed in the center, and the female screw portion 36d can be screwed together. It is characterized by having a male screw portion 36h and a screw 36g composed of a head portion 36i that can be inserted into the counterbore hole 36f.

The seventh aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the fifth or sixth aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the door hook portion 13a and the base portion 33a of the operating tool main body 33 It is characterized in that a finger insertion hole 13h into which a finger can be inserted is formed between them.

The eighth aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the first aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the operation tool main body 53 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the attachment mechanism 56 of the smartphone 14. The operating tool main body 53 is configured to be switchable between a protruding position and a storage position by being mounted so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line in a plane parallel to the back surface.

The ninth aspect of the present invention is an invention based on the eighth aspect, and as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the base portion 53a is formed in a strip shape extending in the longitudinal direction of the smartphone 14, and the base portion 53a is formed. A concave groove 53b extending in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 53a is formed in the base portion 53a, and the mounting mechanism 56 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 and extends in the longitudinal direction of the smartphone 14 and both sides of the base portion 56a. A pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b projecting from the edge to hold both edges of the base 53a in a linear reciprocating manner, and a stopper pin 56c projecting from the base 56a into which the concave groove 53b is fitted so as to be linearly reciprocating. It is characterized by having and.

The tenth aspect of the present invention is an invention based on any of the first to ninth aspects, and as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the operating tool main body 73 is formed of a resin plate. The protrusion 73a is formed in the shape of a conductive cap, and the protrusion 73a is attached to the tip of the operating tool main body 73.

In the operation tool of the first aspect of the present invention, the operation tool main body is configured to be switchable between a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone and a storage position stored along the back surface of the smartphone by the mounting mechanism. When the main body is switched to the protruding position, the door handle or the like can be operated without touching the door handle or the like. That is, by hooking the door hook portion of the operating tool body on the door handle and operating in the direction of pulling the door handle, or by loosely fitting the door recess of the operating tool body into the door handle, the door handle By operating in the pushing direction, the door can be opened without touching the handle of the door, and by abutting the protrusion of the operating tool body against the operating buttons or switches and operating the operating buttons or switches. , You can operate the operation buttons without touching the operation buttons. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle or the like does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. In addition, when the operation tool body is switched to the storage position, the operation tool body does not interfere with the use of the smartphone and becomes compact, and the operation tool can be smoothly stored in a pocket or bag together with the smartphone. Further, by stopping the operation tool main body at an arbitrary position between the protruding position and the storage position, the operation tool main body can be used as a stand of the smartphone, and the inclination angle of the smartphone can be changed to a desired angle.

In the operation tool of the second aspect of the present invention, the operation tool main body is rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone via an attachment mechanism in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the operation tool main body is set to a protruding position. Since it is configured to be switchable to the storage position, it has the same effect as above.

In the operation tool of the third aspect of the present invention, the base portion of the attachment mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone, the base portion of the operation tool main body is inserted between the pair of standing pieces of the attachment mechanism, and the pin shaft is further attached to the pair. Since it is press-fitted into the standing piece and the base, the operating tool body rotates in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone around the pin axis, and the operating tool body can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position. , The operating tool body can be stopped at any position between the protruding position and the storage position. As a result, the operation tool main body can be used as a stand of a smartphone by achieving the same effect as described above and stopping the operation tool main body at a desired position between the protruding position and the storage position.

In the operating tool of the fourth aspect of the present invention, since a finger insertion hole into which a finger can be inserted is formed between the hook portion for the door and the base portion of the operating tool main body, when the operating tool main body is switched to the protruding position. In addition, a finger such as an index finger is inserted into the finger insertion hole, and force is applied to the finger to operate the door handle or the like. As a result, almost no force acts on the portion where the base portion of the mounting mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the base portion of the mounting mechanism does not peel off from the back surface of the smartphone. Further, when the trapezoidal portion is projected on the base portion and the operating tool main body is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole is loosely fitted into the trapezoidal portion, so that the finger insertion hole is filled by the trapezoidal portion. .. As a result, the dent on the surface of the operating tool main body can be reduced, so that the unevenness on the back surface of the smartphone is reduced and it becomes easier to hold. Further, when the locking piece is projected on the base portion and the operating tool main body is switched to the storage position, the edge of the finger insertion hole is locked to the locking piece, so that the operating tool main body is stored unintentionally. There is no switching from the position to the protruding position.

In the operation tool of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the operation tool main body is rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone via an attachment mechanism in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the operation tool main body is set to a protruding position. Since it is configured to be switchable to the storage position, when the operating tool main body is switched to the protruding position, the door handle or the like can be operated without touching the door handle or the like. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle or the like does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. In addition, when the operation tool body is switched to the storage position, the operation tool body does not interfere with the use of the smartphone and becomes compact, and the operation tool can be smoothly stored in a pocket or bag together with the smartphone.

In the operating tool of the sixth aspect of the present invention, the base portion of the mounting mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone, the circular hole at the base of the operating tool body is fitted into the disk portion of the mounting mechanism, and the arc shape of the mounting mechanism is formed. The locking projection at the base of the operating tool body is housed in the recess, the holding plate of the mounting mechanism is housed in the circular recess at the base of the operating tool body, and the male screw part of the screw is screwed into the female thread part of the base part and the disk part. In addition, since the head of the screw is inserted into the counterbore of the presser plate, the operating tool body rotates around the disk part of the mounting mechanism within the range where the locking projection can move in the arcuate recess. To do. That is, the operating tool main body rotates in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone around the disk portion of the mounting mechanism. As a result, the operating tool main body can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position, so that the same effect as described above can be obtained.

In the operating tool of the seventh aspect of the present invention, since a finger insertion hole into which a finger can be inserted is formed between the hook portion for the door and the base portion of the operating tool main body, when the operating tool main body is switched to the protruding position. In addition, a finger such as an index finger is inserted into the finger insertion hole, and force is applied to the finger to operate the door handle or the like. As a result, almost no force acts on the portion where the base portion of the mounting mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the base portion of the mounting mechanism does not peel off from the back surface of the smartphone.

In the operating tool of the eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating tool main body is mounted on the back surface of the smartphone via a mounting mechanism so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the operating tool main body is projected. When the operating tool body is switched to the protruding position, the door handle and the like can be operated without touching the door handle and the like. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle or the like does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. In addition, when the operation tool body is switched to the storage position, the operation tool body does not interfere with the use of the smartphone and becomes compact, and the operation tool can be smoothly stored in a pocket or bag together with the smartphone.

In the operating tool of the ninth aspect of the present invention, the base portion of the mounting mechanism is attached to the back surface of the smartphone, and the pair of base holding pieces of the mounting mechanism holds the strip-shaped base of the operating tool body so that it can reciprocate in a straight line. Further, since the concave groove of the predetermined length of the base is fitted into the stopper pin of the base of the mounting mechanism so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line, a pair of operating tool bodies can be used within the range in which the concave groove of the predetermined length can move with respect to the stopper pin. It reciprocates linearly along the base holding piece of. That is, the operating tool main body reciprocates linearly in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone by sliding its base along the pair of base holding pieces of the mounting mechanism. As a result, the operating tool main body can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position, so that the same effect as described above can be obtained.

In the operating tool of the tenth aspect of the present invention, the operating tool main body is formed of a resin plate, a protrusion is formed in the shape of a conductive cap, and the protrusion is attached to the tip of the operating tool main body. Therefore, this operation button can be operated by contacting the conductive cap-shaped protrusion with a touch panel type operation button of a touch panel type ATM (automated teller machine) or various vending machines. As a result, the operation buttons can be operated without touching the touch panel type operation buttons. Further, since the operating tool main body is formed of a resin plate, the weight is not increased as compared with the case where the operating tool main body is formed of a metal plate.

(A) is a rear view of a smartphone including an operation tool in which the operation tool main body of the first embodiment of the present invention is switched to a protruding position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. (A) is a rear view of the smartphone including the operation tool whose main body is switched to the storage position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. (A) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A of FIG. 1 (b), and (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part B of FIG. 2 (b). (A) is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 (a) showing a state in which the door hook portion of the operating tool main body is hooked on the door handle and operated in the direction of pulling the door handle, and (b) is an operation. It is a figure corresponding to FIG. 1 (a) which shows the state which the recess for a door of a tool body is loosely fitted with a handle of a door, and is operated in the direction of pushing the handle of a door. It is a figure corresponding to FIG. 1 (a) which shows the state in which the protrusion of the operation tool main body is abutted against the operation button, and the operation button is operated. It is a side view which shows the state which the operation tool main body is stopped at an arbitrary intermediate position, and the operation tool is used as a stand of a smartphone. (A) is a rear view of a smartphone including an operation tool in which the operation tool main body of the second embodiment of the present invention is switched to a protruding position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. (A) is a rear view of the smartphone including the operation tool whose main body is switched to the storage position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. FIG. 7A is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 7A, and FIG. 7B is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 8A. FIG. 9A is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9B is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 9B. (A) is a rear view of a smartphone including an operation tool in which the operation tool main body of the third embodiment of the present invention is switched to a protruding position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. (A) is a rear view of the smartphone including the operation tool whose main body is switched to the storage position, and (b) is a side view of the smartphone including the operation tool. 12 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II. (A) is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 (a) showing a state immediately before attaching the protrusion formed by the conductive cap of the operation tool of the fourth embodiment of the present invention to the operation tool main body, and (b). Is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1A showing a state in which the protrusion is attached to the operating tool main body. (A) is an enlarged view of the J portion in which the cap-shaped protrusion of FIG. 14 (a) is broken, and (b) is an enlarged view of the K portion in which the cap-shaped protrusion of FIG. 14 (b) is broken.

Next, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, the operating tool 10 that can be operated without touching the present invention includes the handles 11a and 11b of the door 11 (FIGS. 4A and 4B) or It includes an operation tool main body 13 that can be operated without touching the operation button 12 (FIG. 5), and an attachment mechanism 16 for attaching the operation tool main body 13 to the back surface of the smartphone 14. In this embodiment, the operating tool body 13 is formed of a plate such as polycarbonate or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer synthetic resin). Since these resin plates are lighter than metal plates, they do not increase the weight of the smartphone even when attached to the smartphone. Further, the operating tool main body 13 includes a door hook portion 13a for operating the door 11 handle 11a in the direction of pulling the door 11 handle 11a without touching the door 11 handle 11a (FIG. 4A), and an operation button 12 (? Operate in the direction of pushing the protrusion 13b for operating the operation button 12 without touching FIG. 5) and the handle 11b of the door 11 without touching the handle 11b of the door 11 (FIG. 4B). It has a recess 13c for a door for the purpose of the door, and a base portion 13d rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via an attachment mechanism 16 (FIG. 1A).

The door hook portion 13a is formed by extending linearly from the center to the tip of the operating tool main body 13 in the longitudinal direction and gently bending from the tip of the relatively narrow straight plate portion 13e (FIG. 1A). .. That is, the door hook portion 13a is formed in a substantially inverted J shape together with the straight plate portion 13e. Further, the protrusion 13b is formed to be tapered at the tip of the straight plate portion 13e, and the door recess 13c is formed so as to be gently recessed on the straight plate portion 13e side between the tip surface of the door hook portion 13a and the protrusion 13b. Will be done. The width of the base portion 13d is formed to be substantially half the width including the straight plate portion 13e and the door hook portion 13a. Further, a wide plate portion 13f having a width substantially the same as the width including the straight plate portion 13e and the door hook portion 13a is provided between the base portion 13d and the straight plate portion 13e.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the mounting mechanism 16 is provided to rotatably mount the operating tool main body 13 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 (FIGS. 1 and 2). The mounting mechanism 16 includes a base portion 16a attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14, a pair of standing pieces 16b, 16b formed integrally with the base portion 16a and erected so that the base portion 13d can be inserted, and a pair. It has a pair of standing pieces 13b and 13b and a pin shaft 16c inserted through the base 13d with the base 13d inserted between the standing pieces 16b and 16b. The base portion 16a is formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular plate having the same width as the width of the operating tool main body 13, and is formed on the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the double-sided adhesive sheet 17 (FIGS. 1 (b) and 2 (b)). It is attached vertically to. Further, the pair of standing pieces 16b, 16b are located above the base portion 16a and are erected along both side edges of the base portion 16a, respectively. Further, the pin shaft 16c is inserted into a pair of through holes 16d and 16d formed in the pair of upright pieces 16b and 16b, respectively, and a single through hole 13g formed in the base portion 13d extending in the width direction thereof. .. The diameter of the pin shaft 16c is formed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the through hole 16d and the through hole 13g, and the pin shaft 16c is press-fitted into the pair of through holes 16d and 16d and the single through hole 13g. As a result, the operating tool main body 13 can be rotated around the pin shaft 16c to switch between the protruding position and the storage position. Further, the operating tool main body 13 is configured to stop at an arbitrary intermediate position between the protruding position and the storage position. Specifically, when the operation tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14, a relatively large sliding resistance is generated, and the operation tool main body 13 is arbitrarily moved. It can be stopped at an intermediate position.

On the other hand, in the wide plate portion 13f between the door hook portion 13a and the base portion 13b of the operating tool main body 13, a finger insertion hole 13h into which the finger 18 can be inserted is formed (FIGS. 1A and 2). (A)). The finger insertion hole 13h is formed in a substantially quadrangular shape extending in the width direction of the operating tool main body 13. Further, a trapezoidal portion 16e is projected from the lower portion of the base portion 16a of the mounting mechanism 16, and a locking piece 16f is projected from the lower end edge of the base portion 16a (FIGS. 1 to 3). The trapezoidal portion 16e has a substantially quadrangular shape corresponding to the finger insertion hole 13h and is formed smaller than the finger insertion hole 13h. Further, the locking piece 16f is a locking piece 16g erected from the lower end edge of the base portion 16a and a locking piece 16g projecting from the tip of the elastically deformed part 16g in a direction away from the pair of standing pieces 16b, 16b. It has a portion 16h (FIG. 3). Then, when the operating tool main body 13 is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole 13h is loosely fitted into the trapezoidal portion 16e, and the edge of the finger insertion hole 13h is locked to the locking portion 16h of the locking piece 16f. It is configured to do.

How to use the operation tool 10 configured in this way will be described.
(1) When operating the operating tool main body 13 in the direction of pulling the handle 11a of the door 11 (FIG. 4 (a)).
First, the operating tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 to switch to a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone 14. Next, the door hook portion 13a of the operating tool main body 13 is hooked on the handle 11a of the door 11. In this state, the index finger 18a is inserted into the finger insertion hole 13h of the operating tool main body 13, and the index finger 18a is pressed to pull the handle 11a of the door 11. As a result, the door 11 can be opened without touching the handle 11a of the door 11. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle 11 does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. Further, since the index finger 18a inserted into the finger insertion hole 13h of the operating tool main body 13 was operated in the direction of pulling the handle 11a of the door 11, the base portion 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 was attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14. That is, almost no force acts on the double-sided adhesive sheet 17. As a result, the base portion 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 does not peel off from the back surface of the smartphone 14.

(2) When operating the operating tool main body 13 in the direction of pushing the handle 11b of the door 11 (FIG. 4B))
First, in the same manner as described above, the operating tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 to switch to a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone 14. Next, the door recess 16c of the operating tool main body 13 is loosely fitted into the handle 11b of the door 11. In this state, the index finger 18a is inserted into the finger insertion hole 13h of the operation tool main body 13, and the smartphone 14 is gripped by the abdomen of the index finger 18a and the palm so as to press the base plate 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 against the smartphone 14, and the door is opened. Operate in the direction of pushing the handle 11b of 11. As a result, the door 11 can be opened without touching the handle 11b of the door 11. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle 11 does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. Further, since the smartphone 14 was gripped by the abdomen of the index finger 18a and the palm of the hand so as to press the base plate 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 against the smartphone 14 and operated in the direction of pushing the handle 11b of the door 11, the base portion of the mounting mechanism 16 was operated. It is possible to prevent the 16a from peeling off from the back surface of the smartphone 14.

(3) When operating the operation button 12 with the operation tool main body 13 (FIG. 5)
First, in the same manner as described above, the operating tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 to switch to a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone 14. Next, the protrusion 13b of the operation tool main body 13 is abutted against the operation button 12. In this state, the index finger 18a is inserted into the finger insertion hole 13h of the operating tool main body 13, and the smartphone 14 is grasped and operated so as to press the base plate 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 against the smartphone 14 with the abdomen of the index finger 18a and the palm. Operate in the direction of pressing the button 12. As a result, the operation button 12 can be operated without touching the operation button 12. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the operation button 12 does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. Further, since the smartphone 14 was held by the abdomen of the index finger 18a and the palm of the hand so as to press the base plate 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 against the smartphone 14 and operated in the direction of pressing the operation button 12, the base portion 16a of the mounting mechanism 16 was operated. It can be prevented from peeling off from the back surface of the smartphone 14.

(4) When the operating tool body 13 is not used (Fig. 2)
The operation tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 to switch to a storage position where the operation tool main body 13 is stored along the back surface of the smartphone 14. As a result, the operating tool main body 13 does not interfere with the use of the smartphone 14, becomes compact, and the operating tool 10 can be smoothly stored in the pocket or bag together with the smartphone 14. Further, when the operating tool main body 13 is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole 13h is loosely fitted into the trapezoidal portion 16e, so that the finger insertion hole 13h is filled by the trapezoidal portion 16e. As a result, the dent on the surface of the operating tool main body 13 can be reduced, so that the unevenness on the back surface of the smartphone 14 is reduced and it becomes easier to hold. Further, when the operating tool main body 13 is switched to the storage position, the edge of the finger insertion hole 13h is locked to the locking piece 16f, so that the operating tool main body 13 unintentionally switches from the storage position to the protruding position. There is no.

(5) When the operating tool body 13 is used as a stand for the smartphone 14 (FIG. 6)
The operation tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16 in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone 14 and stopped at an arbitrary intermediate position (desired intermediate position) between the protruding position and the storage position. .. At this time, the diameter of the pin shaft 16c is formed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the through hole 16d and the through hole 13g, and the pin shaft 16c is press-fitted into the pair of through holes 16d and 16d and the single through hole 13g. When the operating tool main body 13 is rotated around the pin shaft 16c of the mounting mechanism 16, a relatively large sliding resistance is generated. As a result, since the operation tool main body 13 can hold the smartphone 14 at an arbitrary angle (desired angle) in a stable state, the operation tool main body 13 can be used as a stand of the smartphone 14.

<Second Embodiment>
7 to 10 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 7 to 10, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 indicate the same parts. In this embodiment, the operating tool main body 33 is rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the attachment mechanism 36 in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14. As a result, the operating tool main body 33 can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position. The operation tool main body 33 is formed in substantially the same shape as the operation tool main body of the first embodiment except for the base portion 33a. The base 33a of the operating tool main body 33 is formed in a plate shape having a square upper portion and a semicircular lower portion (FIGS. 7 and 8). As shown in detail in FIGS. 9 and 10, a circular hole 33b is formed in the center of the base portion 33a. Further, a locking projection 33c is provided so as to project from a part of the inner peripheral surface of the circular hole 33b. Further, on the surface of both sides of the base 33a opposite to the surface facing the smartphone 14, a circular recess 33c having a diameter larger than that of the circular hole 33b is formed concentrically with the circular hole 33b.

On the other hand, the mounting mechanism 36 includes a base portion 36a attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14, a disc portion 36b integrally formed with the base portion 36a, and substantially half of the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge of the disc portion 36b. An arcuate recess 36c formed over the entire surface, a female screw portion 36d formed at the center of the base portion 36a and the disk portion 36b, a holding plate 36e having a counterbore hole 36f formed at the center, and a screw on the female screw portion 36d. It has a male screw portion 36h that can be fitted and a screw 36g composed of a head 36i that can be inserted into the counterbore hole 36f (FIGS. 9 and 10). The base portion 36a is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the double-sided adhesive sheet 37, and the disc portion 36b is configured so that the circular hole 33b of the base portion 33a of the operation tool main body 33 can be fitted. Further, the arcuate recess 36c is formed so that the central angle of the arc is larger than 180 degrees by the width of the locking projection 33c. The arcuate recess 36c rotatably accommodates the locking projection 33c of the base 33a of the operating tool body 33. At this time, the hole diameter of the circular hole 33b of the base portion 33a is formed to be slightly smaller than the diameter of the disk portion 36b of the mounting mechanism 36. As a result, when the operation tool main body 33 is rotated in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14 around the disk portion 36b of the mounting mechanism 36, a relatively large sliding resistance is generated, so that the operating tool main body 33 is placed in the storage position. A certain operation tool main body 33 is prevented from unintentionally rotating toward a protruding position. The pressing plate 36e is housed in the circular recess 33d of the base 33a of the operating tool main body 33. Further, the male screw portion 36h of the screw 36g is screwed into the female screw portion 36d, and the head portion 36i is inserted into the counterbore hole 36f. Then, within the range in which the locking projection 33c can move in the arcuate recess 36c, the operating tool main body 33 rotates in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14 around the disk portion 36b of the mounting mechanism 36. As a result, the operating tool main body 33 can be switched to the protruding position or the storage position. A finger insertion hole 13h into which a finger can be inserted is formed between the door hook portion 13a and the base portion 33a of the operating tool main body 33, as in the first embodiment. Other than the above, the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the operating tool 30 configured in this way, the operating tool main body 33 operates in the direction of pulling the door handle, the operating tool main body 33 operates in the direction of pushing the door handle, and the operating tool main body 33 operates. When the button is operated, the operating tool main body 33 is rotated around the disk portion 36b of the mounting mechanism 36 in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14 to switch to a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone 14. Further, when the operating tool main body 33 is not used, the operating tool main body 33 is rotated in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14 around the disk portion 36b of the mounting mechanism 36 and stored along the back surface of the smartphone 14. Switch to the storage position to be used. Since the operations other than the above are substantially the same as the operations of the first embodiment, the repeated description will be omitted. However, in the operation tool 30 of this embodiment, the operation tool main body 33 cannot be used as a stand of the smartphone 14.

<Third embodiment>
11 to 13 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 11 to 13, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 indicate the same parts. In this embodiment, the operating tool main body 53 is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the attachment mechanism 56 so as to be linearly reciprocating in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14. As a result, the operating tool main body 53 can be switched between the protruding position and the storage position. The door hook portion 13a, the protrusion 13b, and the door recess 13c of the operation tool main body 53 have substantially the same shape and the same size as the door hook portion, the protrusion, and the door recess 13c of the first embodiment. Is formed in (FIGS. 11 and 12). On the other hand, the base portion 53a of the operating tool main body 53 is formed in the shape of a strip extending in the longitudinal direction of the smartphone 14. Further, on the surface of both sides of the base portion 53a facing the smartphone 14, a concave groove 53b extending by a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 53a is formed (FIGS. 11 to 13). Further, on both side surfaces of the base 53a, a pair of ridges 53c, 53c having a thickness substantially half the thickness of the base 53a are formed on the smartphone 14 side extending in the longitudinal direction of the base 53a (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). b), FIG. 12 (b) and FIG. 13).

The mounting mechanism 56 includes a base portion 56a attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14, a pair of base holding pieces 56b and 56b projecting from both side edges of the base portion 56a, and a stopper pin projecting from the base portion 56a. It has 56c (FIGS. 11 to 13). The base portion 56a is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the double-sided adhesive sheet 57. Further, the pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b hold the pair of ridges 53c, 53c formed on both side edges of the base 53a of the operating tool main body 53, that is, both side surfaces of the base 53a so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line. It is composed. At this time, the total width of the base portion 53a of the operating tool main body 53 and the pair of ridges 53c and 53c, that is, the distance between the tip surfaces of the pair of ridges 53c and 53c in the width direction is determined by the pair of base holding pieces 56b of the mounting mechanism 56. , 56b is formed slightly larger than the distance between the inner surfaces. As a result, when the operating tool main body 53 is linearly reciprocated along the pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b, a relatively large sliding resistance is generated so that the operating tool main body 53 does not unintentionally protrude from the storage position. It has become. Further, the recessed groove 53b of the base portion 53a of the operating tool main body 53 is fitted into the stopper pin 56c so as to be linearly reciprocating. Then, the operating tool main body 53 protrudes by linearly reciprocating along the pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b within a range in which the concave groove 53b having a predetermined length can move with respect to the stopper pin 56c. It is possible to switch between the position and the storage position. Other than the above, the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the operating tool 50 configured in this way, the operating tool main body 53 operates in the direction of pulling the door handle, the operating tool main body 53 operates in the direction of pushing the door handle, and the operating tool main body 53 operates. When operating the button, the base portion 53a of the operation tool main body 53 is slid along the pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b of the mounting mechanism 56, and the operation tool main body 53 is in-plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone 14. By moving the operation tool body 53 linearly with, the operation tool main body 53 is switched to a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone 14. Here, even if the operating tool main body 53 is operated in the direction of pulling the door handle, or the operating tool main body 53 is operated in the direction of pushing the door handle, the base portion having a relatively large area of the mounting mechanism 56. Since the entire surface is attached to the back surface of the smartphone 14 via the double-sided adhesive sheet 57, the base portion 56a of the mounting mechanism 56 does not peel off from the back surface of the smartphone 14. As a result, the infectious disease virus attached to the door handle does not adhere to the operator's own hand, and the operator is not likely to get the infectious disease. Further, when the operating tool main body 53 is not used, the base portion 53a of the operating tool main body 53 is slid along the pair of base holding pieces 56b, 56b of the mounting mechanism 56 to move the operating tool main body 53 to the back surface of the smartphone 14. By linearly moving in a plane parallel to the smartphone, the operation tool main body 53 is switched to a storage position along the back surface of the smartphone 14. Since the operations other than the above are substantially the same as the operations of the first embodiment, the repeated description will be omitted. However, in the operation tool 50 of this embodiment, the operation tool main body 53 cannot be used as a stand of the smartphone 14.

<Fourth Embodiment>
14 and 15 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 14, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 indicate the same parts. In this embodiment, the operating tool main body 73 is formed of a resin plate, the protrusion 73a is formed in the shape of a conductive cap, and the protrusion 73a is attached to the tip of the operating tool main body 73. Specifically, as shown in detail in FIG. 15, the boss portion 73b is projected from the tip of the straight plate portion 13e of the resin plate-shaped operating tool main body 73. Further, the conductive protrusion 73a is formed in a cap shape by a rubber in which the conductive powder or the conductive fiber is dispersed, a plastic or a metal in which the conductive powder or the conductive fiber is dispersed, or the like. Further, the cap-shaped protrusion 73a is fitted to the boss portion 73b. Other than the above, the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the operating tool 70 configured in this way, the conductive cap-shaped protrusion 73a is brought into contact with the touch panel type operating buttons of a touch panel type ATM (automated teller machine) or various vending machines. This operation button can be operated. As a result, since the operation buttons can be operated without touching the touch panel type operation buttons, the infectious disease virus attached to the operation buttons does not adhere to the operator's own hands, and the operator suffers from the infectious disease. There is no fear. Since the operations other than the above are substantially the same as the operations of the first embodiment, the repeated description will be omitted.

In the first to fourth embodiments, the operating tool main body is made of resin, but the operating tool main body may be made of a metal plate such as copper, copper alloy, aluminum, or aluminum alloy. Since copper and copper alloys have a bactericidal effect, it is preferable to form the operating tool body from copper or copper alloy. Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the operation buttons are operated by the protrusions of the operation tool main body, but the switches may be operated by the protrusions of the operation tool main body.

10, 30, 50, 70 Operation tool 11 Door 11a, 11b Handle 12 Operation button 13, 33, 53, 73 Operation tool body 13a Door hook part 13b, 33a, 73a Protrusion part 13c Door recess 13d, 33a, 53a Base 13h Finger insertion hole 14 Smartphone 16, 36, 56 Mounting mechanism 16a, 36a, 56a Base part 16b Standing piece 16c Pin shaft 16e Trapezoidal part 16f Locking piece 18 Finger 33b Circular hole 33c Locking protrusion 33d Circular recess 36b Disk part 36c Arc-shaped recess 36d Female thread 36e Presser plate 36f Counterbore 36g Screw 36h Male thread 36i Head 53b Recessed groove 56b Base holding piece 56c Stopper pin

Claims (10)

It is equipped with an operating tool body that can be operated without touching the door handle, operation buttons, or switches, and a mounting mechanism for mounting the operating tool body on the back surface of the smartphone so that it can be rotated or linearly reciprocated. , An operation tool that can be operated without touching
The door hook portion for operating the operation tool main body in the direction of pulling the door handle without touching the door handle, and the operation button without touching the operation button or the switches. Alternatively, the door handle is operated in a direction of pushing the door handle without touching the door handle, which is formed between the protrusion for operating the switches and the tip surface of the door hook portion and the protrusion. It has a recess for a door to be mounted, and a base that is rotatably or linearly reciprocated on the back surface of the smartphone via the mounting mechanism.
An operating tool characterized in that the operating tool main body is configured to be switchable between a protruding position protruding from the back surface of the smartphone and a storage position stored along the back surface of the smartphone by the mounting mechanism. The operating tool main body is rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone via the mounting mechanism in a plane orthogonal to the back surface of the smartphone, whereby the operating tool main body is switched between the protruding position and the storage position. The operating tool according to claim 1, which is configured to be possible and to stop the operating tool main body at an arbitrary intermediate position between the protruding position and the storage position. The mounting mechanism includes a base portion attached to the back surface of the smartphone, a pair of standing pieces formed integrally with the base portion and erected on the base portion so that the base portion can be inserted, and the pair of standing pieces. The operating tool according to claim 2, further comprising the pair of standing pieces and a pin shaft that is press-fitted and inserted into the base with the base inserted between the pieces. A finger insertion hole into which a finger can be inserted is formed between the door hook portion and the base portion of the operating tool main body, and a trapezoidal portion and a locking piece are projected on the base portion, and the operating tool is provided. 3. Claim 3 configured such that when the main body is switched to the storage position, the finger insertion hole is loosely fitted into the trapezoidal portion and the edge of the finger insertion hole is locked to the locking piece. Described operating tools. The operating tool main body is rotatably attached to the back surface of the smartphone via the mounting mechanism in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone, whereby the operating tool main body is switched between the protruding position and the storage position. The operating tool according to claim 1, which is configured to be possible. A circular hole, a locking projection projecting from a part of the inner peripheral surface of the circular hole, and a circular recess having a diameter larger than that of the circular hole are formed at the base portion.
The mounting mechanism is abbreviated as a base portion attached to the back surface of the smartphone, a disk portion integrally formed with the base portion into which the circular hole can be fitted, and the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge of the disk portion. An arcuate recess formed over half and rotatably accommodating the locking projection, a female screw portion formed in the center of the base portion and the disk portion, and a counterbore hole accommodated in the circular recess and accommodating in the center. 5. The operating tool according to claim 5, further comprising a holding plate on which the head is formed, a male screw portion that can be screwed into the female screw portion, and a head that can be inserted into the counterbore. The operating tool according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a finger insertion hole into which a finger can be inserted is formed between the door hook portion and the base portion of the operating tool main body. The operation tool main body is attached to the back surface of the smartphone via the attachment mechanism so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line in a plane parallel to the back surface of the smartphone, so that the operation tool main body is in the protruding position and the storage position. The operating tool according to claim 1, which is configured to be switchable. The base is formed in the shape of a strip extending in the longitudinal direction of the smartphone, and a concave groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the base is formed in the base by a predetermined length.
A base portion that is attached to the back surface of the smartphone and extends in the longitudinal direction of the smartphone, and a pair of base portions that project from both side edges of the base portion and hold both side edges of the base portion in a linear reciprocating manner. The operating tool according to claim 8, further comprising a holding piece and a stopper pin projecting from the base portion and into which the concave groove is fitted so as to be able to reciprocate in a straight line. Any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the operating tool main body is formed of a resin plate, the protruding portion is formed in the shape of a conductive cap, and the protruding portion is attached to the tip end portion of the operating tool main body. The operating tools described in the section.

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