JP4056990B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Description

    The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus including a display unit.

  In information processing devices such as laptops, notebooks, and other portable personal computers and word processors, keyboard input is assisted or replaced with keyboard input to simplify input. A device in which an input operation is performed by bringing a pen tip close to or in contact with the surface of a display surface (display screen) is in practical use.

  In such an information processing apparatus, from the viewpoint of protecting the display screen when not in use, the surface of the display unit (the surface on the display screen side) faces the main unit, and from the viewpoint of operability of pen operation during use. It is possible to selectively set either the state where the back of the display unit (the surface opposite to the display screen) faces the main unit, and the display unit can be released to the main unit in each of these states Need to lock to fix.

  In general, a portable information processing apparatus includes a main body device and a display unit. The main device has a keyboard for performing an input operation. The display unit is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is supported by the main body device so as to be openable and closable by a horizontal first shaft.

  The display unit includes a display screen on a surface (front surface) facing the keyboard in a state of being closed with the first axis as a center. In addition, the display unit can be rotated approximately 180 degrees so that the front surface and the back surface can be interchanged around a second axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first axis in a state where the display unit is open about the first axis. It has become.

  The display unit is positioned on the keyboard with the display screen facing upward by closing the display unit about the first axis with the display unit inverted about the second axis. It is like that.

  When this information processing apparatus is not used, the display screen and the keyboard are protected by the display unit by closing the display unit so that the display screen faces the keyboard.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using a keyboard and an input pen, the display unit is used in a state of being opened around the first axis. In the case of performing an input operation using only the input pen, the display unit is used with the display unit closed from the opened state and then the display unit closed with the first axis as the center.

  In such an information processing device, the display unit employs a lock structure for fixing the display unit to the main unit in a closed state from the viewpoint of protecting the display screen and keyboard when not in use or carrying convenience. ing.

  A conventional lock structure is shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). In the vicinity of both corners of the portion where the keyboard facing the display portion of the main body case 71 of the main body device is arranged, main body case holes 72 which are elongated holes each having a substantially rectangular shape are formed.

  A display part case hole 74 which is a long hole having a substantially rectangular shape is provided at a position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 72 on the surface (front surface) of the display part case 73 in which the display part is accommodated. Are formed respectively.

  Reference numeral 75 denotes a lock member having a claw portion 75 a that is releasably engaged with the main body case hole 72 of the main body case 71, and a shaft member 76 is integrally attached to the lock member 75. A pair of support members 77 are integrally provided at a position corresponding to the display unit case hole 74 inside the back surface of the display unit case 73. Through holes are formed in the pair of support members 77, and the lock member 75 is slidably supported by inserting a shaft member 76 into the through holes.

  A through hole is formed in the side surface of the display unit case 73, and the knob member 78 is passed through the through hole on the side surface from the outside. As a result, the knob member 78 is fixed to the lock member 75. Reference numeral 79 denotes a coil spring that urges the lock member 75 so that the claw portion 75 a engages the main body case hole 72.

  When the display unit is closed around the first axis so that the display screen faces the keyboard, the claw portion 75a of the lock member 75 is engaged with the body case hole 72 by the biasing force of the coil spring 79, and the display unit Is fixed to the main unit. When the display portion is opened around the first axis, the knob member 78 is slid against the urging force of the coil spring 79, thereby disengaging the claw portion 75a of the lock member 75 from the body case hole 72. Is done.

  However, according to the prior art, the display unit can be locked with the display screen side surface (front surface) facing the keyboard of the main unit, but the display unit is opposite to the display screen (back surface). In the state where the keyboard faces the keyboard of the main unit, that is, the display screen faces upward, it cannot be locked, and in this state, the information processing apparatus cannot be carried or is difficult to carry.

  In addition, when using the display screen facing upward, the claw part of the lock member protrudes upward, which may hinder operation and may cause injury. was there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is to display the display unit not only in a state where the display screen faces the main body device but also in a state where the display screen faces upward. It is possible to provide an information processing apparatus that can be locked to the computer and that does not hinder the operation.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the surface of the display unit accommodated in the hollow display unit case is in the first state facing the main body device accommodated in the main body case or on the opposite side to the surface of the display unit. An information processing apparatus capable of selectively setting any one of the second states where the back surface faces the main body apparatus is configured as follows.

  That is, a main body case hole which is a long hole is formed in a portion facing the display portion of the main body case, and a long hole which penetrates inward and outward through a portion corresponding to the main body case hole on the surface of the display portion case. A first display part case hole is formed, and a second display part case hole which is a long hole penetrating inward and outward is formed in a portion corresponding to the main body case hole on the back surface of the display part case.

  Then, a holder member is attached to the display unit case so as to be slidable in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the first display unit case hole and the second display unit case hole, and can be engaged with the body case hole. A locking member having a portion is rotatably attached to the holder member such that the claw portion selectively protrudes from the first display portion case hole or the second display portion case hole.

  According to the present invention, since the lock member can be rotated, the display unit can be locked to the main body device not only when the display screen faces the main body device but also when the display screen faces upward. There is no hindrance to carrying in any state.

  Similarly, since the lock member can be rotated, the claw part of the lock member can be accommodated in the display unit case even when the display screen is faced upward, and the operation by the protrusion of the claw part of the lock member can be performed. There will be no obstacles.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, the display unit can be locked to the main unit not only in a state where the display screen faces the main unit but also in a state where the display screen faces upward. Even in this state, there is an effect that there is no hindrance to carrying.

  Further, even when the display screen is faced up, the claw portion of the lock member can be accommodated in the display unit case, and there is an effect that the trouble of operation due to the protrusion of the claw portion of the lock member is eliminated.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIGS. 1A and 1B are perspective views showing the appearance of the portable information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a main unit, and the main unit 11 has a keyboard 12 for performing an input operation. Reference numeral 13 denotes a display unit. The display unit 13 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is supported on the main body device 11 by a horizontal first shaft 14 so as to be openable and closable.

  The display unit 13 includes a display screen 15 on a surface (front surface) facing the keyboard 12 in a state of being closed with the first shaft 14 as a center. Further, as shown in FIG. 1A, the display unit 13 is opened around the first axis 14 and is centered on a second axis 16 that is substantially orthogonal to the first axis 14. The front and back surfaces can be rotated approximately 180 degrees.

  With the display unit 13 inverted about the second axis 16, the display unit 13 is closed about the first axis 14 so that the display screen 15 faces upward as shown in FIG. 1B. In this state, the display unit 13 is positioned on the keyboard 12.

  When this information processing apparatus is not used, the display screen 15 and the keyboard 12 are protected by the display unit 13 by closing the display unit 13 so that the display screen 15 faces the keyboard 12.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using the keyboard 12 and the input pen, the display unit 13 is moved to the first axis 14 as shown in FIG. Use with the center open. In the case of performing an input operation using only the input pen, as shown in FIG. 1B, after the display unit 13 is opened, the first axis 16 is inverted about the second axis 16, and then the first The display unit 13 is used in a closed state with the axis 14 as the center.

  In this information processing apparatus, as shown in FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, and FIG. 3, the display unit 13 is closed and fixed to the main body device 11 from the viewpoint of carrying. A lock structure is adopted.

  In the vicinity of both corners of the portion where the keyboard 12 facing the display unit 13 of the main body case 17 of the main body device 11 is arranged, a main body case hole 18 is formed which is a substantially rectangular through hole.

  In a position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (front surface) 19a on which the display screen 15 of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is provided, a first hole which is a substantially rectangular through hole is formed. Display portion case holes 20 are respectively formed.

  A position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (back surface) 19b opposite to the front surface 19a of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is a substantially rectangular penetrating long hole. Two display case holes 21 are formed.

  Reference numeral 22 denotes a lock member having a claw portion 22 a that is releasably engaged with the main body case hole 18 of the main body case 17. The lock member 22 has an elastic part having a convex part 22b and a columnar protrusion 22c having a rectangular hole.

  Reference numeral 23 denotes a holder member, and a shaft member 24 is integrally fixed to the holder member 23. A pair of support members 25 are integrally provided near the position corresponding to the first display unit case hole 20 and the second display unit case hole 21 on the inner surface of the display unit case 19.

  Through holes are formed in the pair of support members 25, and the holder member 23 is slidably supported by inserting the shaft member 24 into the through holes.

  The lock member 22 is inserted from the outside into the through hole formed on the side surface of the display unit case 19 with the protrusion 22c inserted into the through hole 23a of the holder member 23. The screw 27 is inserted into the rectangular hole of the protrusion 22c and screwed into the tip of the knob member 26 from the opposite side, so that the holder member 23 is rotatably attached.

  A coil spring 28 urges the lock member 22 so that the claw portion 22 a engages with the main body case hole 18. In addition, the holder member 23 is formed with a recess 23 a in which the protrusion 22 b of the lock member 22 can be engaged. By forming a pair of slits 22d on the lock member 22, the convex portion 22b is elastically supported.

  When the information processing apparatus is not used, the knob member 26 is rotated so that the claw portion 22a of the lock member 22 passes through the first display unit case hole 20 and the surface (the surface on the display screen 15 side). When the display unit 13 is closed with the first shaft 14 as the center so that the display screen 15 faces the keyboard 12 in a state protruding from 19 a, the claw portion 22 a of the lock member 22 is biased by the urging force of the coil spring 28. 18, the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the tab member 26 is slid against the urging force of the coil spring 28, thereby engaging the claw portion 22 a of the lock member 22 with the body case hole 18. Is released.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using an input pen, the display unit 13 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 1A) from the second axis 16 as a center. The knob member 26 is rotated so that the claw portion 22a of the lock member 22 passes through the second display portion case hole 21 and protrudes toward the back surface 19b.

  When the display unit 13 is closed around the first shaft 14 so that the back surface 19b faces the keyboard 12, the claw portion 22a of the lock member 22 is engaged with the main body case hole 18 by the biasing force of the coil spring 28, In the state shown in FIG. 1B, the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the tab member 26 is slid against the urging force of the coil spring 28, thereby engaging the claw portion 22 a of the lock member 22 with the body case hole 18. Is released.

  In the lock member 22, the projection 22 b is elastically engaged with the recess 23 a of the holder member 23 in a state where the claw portion 22 a protrudes from the first display unit case hole 20 or the second display unit case hole 21. Therefore, the positioning when the lock member 22 is rotated is reliable, and the engagement of the claw portion 22a with the main body case hole 18 is ensured.

  According to the first embodiment, by rotating the lock member 22 by 180 degrees, the single claw portion 22a is selectively selected from the first display unit case hole 20 or the second display unit case hole 21. Since it is configured to project, the display unit 13 can be locked to the main unit 11 not only when the display screen 15 faces the main unit 11 but also when the display screen 15 faces upward. It can be carried without any trouble in any state.

  Further, by the rotation of the lock member 22, the claw portion 22a of the lock member 22 can be accommodated in the display unit case 19 even when the display screen 15 faces upward, and the claw portion 22a of the lock member 22 protrudes. This eliminates the hindrance to the operation.

[Second Embodiment]
The lock structure of the display unit in the second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 4 (a), 4 (b) and 5. FIG. Components substantially the same as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  In the vicinity of both corners of the portion where the keyboard 12 facing the display unit 13 of the main body case 17 of the main body device 11 is arranged, a main body case hole 18 is formed which is a substantially rectangular through hole.

  In a position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (front surface) 19a on which the display screen 15 of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is provided, a first hole which is a substantially rectangular through hole is formed. Display portion case holes 20 are respectively formed.

  A position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (back surface) 19b opposite to the front surface 19a of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is a substantially rectangular penetrating long hole. Two display case holes 21 are formed.

  Reference numeral 31 denotes a lock member having a pair of claw portions 31 a and 31 b that are releasably engaged with the main body case hole 18 of the main body case 17. The pair of claw portions 31a and 31b of the lock member 31 are arranged so as to be orthogonal to each other. The lock member 31 has a through hole 31c in the center and a pair of recesses 31d.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes a holder member, and the shaft member 24 is integrally fixed to the holder member 32. The holder member 32 has a cylindrical protrusion 32a, a rectangular hole 32b, and a pair of spring attachment protrusions 32c. A spring 33 having a protrusion 33a is attached to the spring attachment protrusion 32c. .

  A pair of support members 25 are integrally provided near the position corresponding to the first display unit case hole 20 and the second display unit case hole 21 on the inner surface of the display unit case 19. Through-holes are formed in the pair of support members 25, and the holder member 32 is slidably supported by inserting the shaft member 24 into the through-holes.

  The lock member 31 is rotatably supported by the holder member 32 by screwing a screw 34 into the tip of the protrusion 32a with the protrusion 32a of the holder member 32 inserted into the through hole 31c.

  Reference numeral 35 denotes a knob member. The knob member 35 has a pair of engaging protrusions 35a. The engaging protrusions 35a are inserted into the through holes 19c formed on the side surface of the display unit case 19 from the outside. By being inserted into and engaged with the rectangular hole 32b of the member 32, the holder 32 is fixed. A coil spring 28 urges the lock member 31 so that the claw portion 31 a or 31 b engages with the main body case hole 18.

  When the information processing apparatus is not used, the lock member 31 is rotated so that one claw portion 31a of the lock member 31 passes through the first display unit case hole 20 and the surface (on the display screen 15 side). Surface) protruded from 19a.

  When the display unit 13 is closed around the first shaft 14 so that the display screen 15 faces the keyboard 12, the claw portion 31 a of the lock member 31 is engaged with the main body case hole 18 by the biasing force of the coil spring 28. The display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the tab member 35 is slid against the urging force of the coil spring 28 to engage the claw portion 31 a of the lock member 31 with the body case hole 18. Is released.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using an input pen, the display unit 13 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 1A) from the second axis 16 as a center. It is reversed and the lock member 31 is rotated so that the other claw portion 31b of the lock member 31 passes through the second display portion case hole 21 and protrudes toward the back surface 19b.

  Then, when the display unit 13 is closed around the first shaft 14 so that the back surface 19b faces the keyboard 12, the claw portion 31b of the lock member 31 is engaged with the main body case hole 18 by the biasing force of the coil spring 28, In the state shown in FIG. 1B, the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the tab member 35 is slid against the urging force of the coil spring 28 to engage the claw portion 31 b of the lock member 31 with the body case hole 18. Is released.

  The lock member 31 has a protrusion 33a of the spring 33 in a state where one claw 31a protrudes from the first display part case hole 20 or the other claw part 31b protrudes from the second display part case hole 21. Is elastically engaged with the recess 31d of the lock member 31, so that the positioning when the lock member 31 is rotated is reliable, and the engagement of the claw portion 31a or 31b with the body case hole 18 is ensured. It has become.

  According to the second embodiment, by rotating the lock member 31 approximately 90 degrees, the one claw portion 31a can be moved from the first display portion case hole 20 or the other claw portion 31b can be moved to the second display portion. Since it is configured to selectively protrude from the case hole 21, the display unit 13 is locked to the main body device 11 not only when the display screen 15 faces the main body device 11 but also when the display screen 15 faces upward. Can be carried without any trouble in any state.

  Further, by the rotation of the lock member 31, the claw portion 31b of the lock member 31 can be accommodated in the display unit case 19 even when the display screen 15 faces upward, and the claw portion 31b of the lock member 31 protrudes. This eliminates the hindrance to the operation.

[Third Embodiment]
The lock structure of the display unit in the third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 6 (a), FIG. 6 (b) and FIG. Components substantially the same as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  In the vicinity of both corners of the portion where the keyboard 12 facing the display unit 13 of the main body case 17 of the main body device 11 is arranged, a main body case hole 18 is formed which is a substantially rectangular through hole.

  In a position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (front surface) 19a on which the display screen 15 of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is provided, a first hole which is a substantially rectangular through hole is formed. Display portion case holes 20 are respectively formed.

  A position corresponding to each of the main body case holes 18 on the surface (back surface) 19b opposite to the front surface 19a of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated is a substantially rectangular penetrating long hole. Two display case holes 21 are formed.

  Reference numeral 41 denotes a lock member having a pair of claw portions 41 a and 41 b that are releasably engaged with the main body case hole 18 of the main body case 17. The pair of claw portions 41a and 41b of the lock member 41 are formed so as to protrude in opposite directions, and a round hole 41c is formed in the central main body portion.

  Reference numeral 42 denotes a holder member. The holder member 42 is formed by integrally fixing a pair of rectangular frame members, and has grooves 42a on the upper and lower sides. A shaft member 43 is integrally fixed to the holder member 42. The tip end portion 43a of the shaft member 43 is tapered. A pair of support members 44 and 45 are integrally provided near the position corresponding to the first display unit case hole 20 and the second display unit case hole 21 on the inner surface of the display unit case 19.

  A pair of through holes 44a and 44b are formed in one of the pair of support members 44 in the vertical direction, and a groove 45a is formed in the other 45, and one of these through holes 44a and 44b and By inserting the shaft member 43 into the groove 45a, the holder member 42 is slidably supported.

  The lock member 41 is disposed such that the main body portion of the lock member 41 is positioned inside the frame member of the holder member 42 and the claw portions 41a and 41b protrude vertically through the grooves 42a and 42a. It is slidably supported inside the holder member 42. A coil spring 46 biases the lock member 41 inside the holder member 42 in a direction in which the claw portions 41 a or 41 b engage with the main body case hole 18.

  On the side surface of the display unit case 19, a kerf 47 having a shape such that a substantially U-shape or V-shape is laterally formed is formed as shown in FIGS. Reference numeral 48 denotes a knob member. The knob member 48 has a columnar protrusion 48 a inserted into the groove 47 from the outside, inserted into the through hole 41 c of the main body of the lock member 41, and the tip of the protrusion 48 a of the knob member 48. The screw 49 is screwed to the lock member 41 to be attached thereto.

  A coil spring 50 biases the holder member 42 toward the support member 44 side. In addition, a pair of stopper members 51 and 52 for restricting the sliding of the holder member 42 are integrally formed inside the display unit case 19.

  When the information processing apparatus is not used, when the knob member 48 is moved to the surface 19a (display screen) side along the groove 47, the biasing force of the coil spring 50 causes the shaft member 43 of the holder member 42 to move. The tip 43a is inserted into the hole 44a on the surface 19a side of the support member 44, the holder member 42 abuts against the stopper member 51, and one claw portion 41a of the lock member 41 passes through the first display portion case hole 20. And it will be in the state which protruded from the surface 19a.

  In this state, when the display unit 13 is closed around the first shaft 14 so that the display screen 15 faces the keyboard 12, one claw portion 41 a of the lock member 41 is biased by the biasing force of the coil spring 46. The display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the lock member 41 is slid within the holder member 42 by sliding the knob member 48 against the urging force of the coil spring 46. The engagement of the claw portion 41a with the main body case hole 18 is released.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using an input pen, the display unit 13 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 1A) from the second axis 16 as a center. When the knob member 48 is reversed and moved to the back surface 19b side along the groove 47, the tip 43a of the shaft member 43 of the holder member 42 is inserted into the hole 44b on the back surface 19b side of the support member 44 by the biasing force of the coil spring 50. At the same time, the holder member 42 comes into contact with the stopper member 52, and the other claw portion 41b of the lock member 41 passes through the second display portion case hole 21 and protrudes from the back surface 19b.

  When the display unit 13 is closed around the first shaft 14 so that the back surface 19 b faces the keyboard 12, the other claw portion 41 b of the lock member 41 is engaged with the body case hole 18 by the biasing force of the coil spring 46. In the state shown in FIG. 1B, the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11.

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the lock member 41 is slid within the holder member 42 by sliding the knob member 48 against the urging force of the coil spring 46. The engagement of the claw portion 41b with the main body case hole 18 is released.

  According to the third embodiment, one claw portion 41a of the lock member 41 is moved from the first display portion case hole 20 or the other claw of the lock member 41 by a combination of the lock member 41 and the holder member 42 and the like. Since the portion 41b is configured to selectively protrude from the second display portion case hole 21, the display portion is not only in a state where the display screen 15 faces the main body device 11, but also in a state where the display screen 15 faces upward. 13 can be locked to the main unit 11 and can be carried without any trouble in any state.

  Further, the lock member 41 can be slid in a direction along the first display unit case hole 20 and the second display unit case hole 21 as well as the first display unit case hole 20 and the second display unit case hole 21. The claw portion 41b of the lock member 41 can be accommodated in the display portion case 19 even when the display screen 15 is directed upward, and the claw portion 41b of the lock member 41 protrudes. This eliminates the hindrance to the operation.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The lock structure of the display unit in the fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 8 (a), 8 (b) and 9. Components substantially the same as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  On both side surfaces of both corners of the portion where the keyboard 12 facing the display unit 13 of the main body case 17 of the main body device 11 is arranged, a thin plate-shaped first guide member 61 is fixed or integrally formed. ing. The first guide member 61 has a notch 61a and upper and lower grooves 61b.

  The portions corresponding to the notches 61a of the first guide member 61 on both sides of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated, on the surface (front surface) 19a side on which the display screen 15 is provided, respectively. The thin plate-shaped second guide member 62 is fixed or integrally formed. The second guide member 62 has a groove 62a.

  It is a part corresponding to the notch 61a of the first guide member 61 on both sides of the display unit case 19 in which the display unit 13 is accommodated, and is a surface opposite to the surface on which the display screen 15 is provided (back surface) ) A thin plate-shaped third guide member 63 formed symmetrically with the second guide member 62 is fixed or integrally formed on the 19b side. The third guide member 63 has a groove 63a.

  Reference numeral 64 denotes a slider member, and the upper and lower edges 64a of the slider member 64 are bent in a substantially U shape. The slider member 64 is slidably fitted to the first guide member 61 so that the edge portion 64 a enters the groove portion 61 b of the first guide member 61 and sandwiches the first guide member 61. .

  Therefore, when this information processing apparatus is not used, the display screen 15 faces the keyboard 12 with the display unit 13 in a state where the slider member 64 is slid to the opposite side of the notch 61a of the first guide member 61. As described above, when the first shaft 14 is closed as a center, the second guide member 62 is located in the notch 61 a of the first guide member 61. In this state, the first guide member 61 and the second guide member 62 are sandwiched by the slider member 64 by sliding the slider member 64 toward the notch 61 a, and the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11. .

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the lock can be released by sliding the slider member 64 to the opposite side.

  When this information processing apparatus is used and an input operation is performed using an input pen, the display unit 13 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 1A) from the second axis 16 as a center. When the display unit 13 is inverted and closed with the first shaft 14 as the center so that the back surface 19 b faces the keyboard 12, the third guide member 63 is positioned in the notch 61 a of the first guide member 61. Become. In this state, the first guide member 61 and the third guide member 63 are sandwiched by the slider member 64 by sliding the slider member 64 toward the notch 61 a, and the display unit 13 is fixed to the main body device 11. .

  When the display unit 13 is opened around the first shaft 14, the lock can be released by sliding the slider member 64 to the opposite side.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the first guide member 61 and the second guide member 62 or the first guide member 61 and the third guide member 63 are sandwiched by the slider member 64 so as to be locked. Thus, the display unit 13 can be locked to the main unit 11 not only when the display screen 15 faces the main unit 11 but also when the display screen 15 faces upward. You will be able to carry it without any trouble.

It is a perspective view showing the whole information processor of a 1st embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a case where input operation is performed using a keyboard, (b) is input operation using an input pen. Shows the case to do. It is the figure which expanded the principal part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the horizontal surface, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the perpendicular surface. It is the disassembled perspective view which expanded the principal part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which expanded the principal part of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (a) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the horizontal surface, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the perpendicular surface. It is the disassembled perspective view which expanded the principal part of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which expanded the principal part of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (a) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the horizontal surface, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the vertical surface. It is the disassembled perspective view which expanded the principal part of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which expanded the principal part of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a side view, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the perpendicular surface. It is the disassembled perspective view which expanded the principal part of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a prior art, (a) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the perpendicular surface, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the perpendicular surface orthogonal to the perpendicular surface of (a).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Main body apparatus 12 Keyboard 13 Display part 14 1st axis | shaft 15 Display screen 16 2nd axis | shaft 17 Main body case 18 Main body case hole 19 Display part case 19a The surface of a display part 19b The back surface of a display part 20 1st display part case hole 21 2nd display part case hole 22 Lock member 22a Claw part 23 Holder member 24 Shaft member 25 Support member 26 Knob member 28 Coil spring

Claims (6)

A flat plate-like first member having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface;
A plate-like second member;
A first state in which the first surface of the first member faces the second member and a second state in which the second surface of the first member faces the second member are enabled. Connecting means for connecting the first and second members,
The first member has a member including a first part and a second part provided so as to be able to selectively protrude from any one of the first surface and the second surface, Thereby, the member protrudes from the first surface in the first state, and the second portion is accommodated in the first member in the first state, and the second portion is accommodated in the first state. The second part protrudes from the two surfaces and the first part is housed in the first member,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the second member includes an opening that receives the member protruding from the first member in both the first state and the second state. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The second member has a third surface;
The opening is provided in the third surface,
The coupling means includes two axes orthogonal to each other that rotatably support the first member,
Thereby, in the first state, the first surface and the third surface are opposed to each other and the member protruding from the first surface is received in the opening , and in the second state, the second surface and The information processing apparatus in which the member protruding from the second surface with the third surface facing each other is received in the opening . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The first member has a display unit on the first surface,
The second member has a keyboard unit on the third surface,
Information whereby in the first state said display unit and said keyboard unit are confined between said first and said second member, in the second state facing outside of the display unit of the information processing devices Processing equipment. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first part and the second part of the member are hook structures,
The opening engages with a first portion of the member of the hook structure in the first state, and engages a second portion of the member of the hook structure in the second state. Information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The member is L-shaped, the end portions thereof are the first part and the second part, and the member is information processing disposed on the first member so as to be rotatable within a range of 90 °. apparatus. An information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first member has a convex portion,
In the member, the first part of the member protrudes from the first member in the first state and the second part of the member protrudes from the first member in the second state. An information processing apparatus having a concave portion that receives the convex portion in a state.

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