JP4506364B2 - Wiring board for operation panel - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation panel wiring board used for manufacturing an operation panel of a multifunction machine.

  As is well known, an operation panel of a general multifunction machine is one in which an operation panel substrate is used (a decorative panel / an operation panel substrate attached under the case). The operation panel board is a printed board (circuit board) in which LEDs, SW (push button switches) and the like are mounted on an operation panel wiring board which is a printed wiring board for the operation panel.

  Each MFP manufacturer, for each model of the MFP to be manufactured, is equipped with the necessary and sufficient number of LEDs, SW, etc. to use each function of that MFP. We have prepared (designed and manufactured) operation panel wiring boards that can be mounted in different layouts. For this reason, the price of each multifunction device has increased by the cost required to prepare the operation panel wiring board.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to inexpensively manufacture a two-specification multifunction peripheral having an operation panel in which user interface elements (LED, SW, etc.) are arranged at positions preferable for the user. An object of the present invention is to provide a wiring board for an operation panel that can be used.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides an operation panel wiring board used for manufacturing an operation panel for a multi-function peripheral, which includes a plurality of user interface elements, and is a first-use user. A first terminal used by the controller board to utilize the interface element, a second terminal used by the controller board to utilize the user interface element for the second application, and a third application A third terminal used by the controller board to use the user interface element, a first attachment part to which the user interface element can be attached, and a second attachment part to which the user interface element can be attached And a third attachment portion to which a user interface element can be attached,
The first terminal and the user interface element attached to the first attachment portion are electrically connected, and the second terminal and the user interface element attached to the second attachment portion are electrically connected. A first state in which the third terminal and a user interface element attached to the third attachment portion are electrically connected, and the first terminal and the second attachment. The user interface element attached to the part is electrically connected, and the second terminal is not electrically connected to any attachment part, and the third terminal and the third terminal and a connection relationship adjuster can take a second state and a user interface device mounted to the mounting portion is a state for electrically connecting, before the first attachment portion and the second mounting portion The third mounting portion is arranged on the same straight line, wherein is adjacent to the second mounting portion and the third attachment portion, although the first attachment portion is adjacent to the second mounting portion The third mounting portion is configured (manufactured) as not adjacent to the third mounting portion .

In other words, the operation panel wiring board of the present invention has “a user interface element (an element provided on the operation panel for an interface with the user, such as an LED or SW) attached to the first attachment portion, The user interface element that functions as a user interface element for the first use and is attached to the second attachment portion functions as a user interface element for the second use and is attached to the third attachment portion. The first specification multifunction peripheral having an operation panel that functions as a user interface element for a third use ”(the user interface element for the first use and the user interface for the second use A multifunction machine of the first specification equipped with an operation panel provided with an element for use) and a “user attached to the second attachment portion” The interface element functions as an element for the user interface of the first application, and a user interface device that is attached to the third attachment portion, an operation panel which functions as an element for the user interface of the third application The second specification multifunction device provided (the second interface user interface element is not provided on the operation panel, and the second specification multifunction device operation panel is used as the second application user interface element. Manufactured using a controller board with essentially the same configuration as a functioning user interface element, a second-specification multifunction peripheral having an operation panel that functions as a user interface element for the first application It is possible.

  The second-specification multifunction device is more likely to say that “the second-use user interface element is not provided on the operation panel, and the first-specification multifunction device operation panel has a first-use user interface. User interface element functioning as a user element is easier for the user to operate / designs better than a “multifunction machine with an operation panel functioning as a user interface element for the first use” Since the operation panel wiring board of the present invention is often used, it is easy for the user to operate / designs two specifications (two models) that are excellent in design and the printed wiring board for the operation panel board individually. Since it is not necessary to prepare, it can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, each multifunction device manufactured using the operation panel wiring board of the present invention can be basically manufactured using a controller board having the same configuration. It will be that.

  In realizing the operation panel wiring board of the present invention, the connection relationship adjusting unit is provided with a plurality of zeros so that an operation panel substrate can be manufactured using an automatic insertion machine for various elements (circuit parts). It is desirable to provide a circuit to which a resistance element can be attached, and which can take either the first state or the second state by selecting the number and position of the zero resistance elements to be attached.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the outline | summary (use) of the operation panel wiring board 10 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.1 and FIG.2.

  The operation panel wiring board 10 according to the present embodiment includes an A specification multifunction peripheral having a copy function, a FAX function, and a scan function, and a B specification composite having only a copy function and a scan function (not having a FAX function). Is a printed wiring board used for manufacturing the machine. More specifically, the operation panel wiring board 10 is mounted with an LCD, LED, SW (push button switch), operation panel connection cable connector, etc., so that an operation panel 20A (see FIG. 1 (A)) and an operation panel board 15B for an operation panel 20B (FIG. 1 (B)) included in a B-specification multifunction peripheral are printed wiring boards that can be manufactured. Yes.

  In addition, as shown schematically in FIG. 2, the multi-function device of each specification manufactured using the operation panel wiring board 10 is equipped with an operation panel substrate 15X (X = A, B), a CPU, and the like. The controller board 30X, which is a printed circuit board, is an apparatus having an internal configuration connected by an operation panel connection cable, and is essentially the same as the controller boards 30A and 30B (to perform FAX-related control). In which only the presence or absence of the program module is different).

  As is apparent from FIG. 1, the operation panel 20A (operation panel substrate 15A) and the operation panel 20B (operation panel substrate 15A) are different in the positions of the scan function selection LEDs and SW.

  That is, the operation panel substrate 15B is a printed circuit board in which the use of each terminal of the operation panel connection cable connector connected to the controller substrate 30X by the operation panel connection cable is exactly the same as that of the operation panel substrate 15A. In the operation panel 15A, the LED and SW functioning as a function for selecting a FAX function are printed boards that need to function as a function for selecting a scan function. The operation panel 20B requires such an operation panel board 15B because the operation panel 20B in which the LED and SW for selecting a copy function and the LED and SW for selecting a scan function are adjacent to each other. This is because it is easier for the user to operate than the operation panel in which the LED and SW for selecting the copy function and the LED and SW for selecting the scan function are separated from each other (excellent in design). is there.

  Based on the above, the configuration of the operation panel wiring board 10 according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically below.

  As is apparent from the above description, the operation panel substrate 15A and the operation panel substrate 15B are normally manufactured after preparing printed wiring boards having different configurations (conductor patterns). In order to be able to manufacture such two types of operation panels 15A and 15b using a printed wiring board having the same configuration, the operation panel wiring board 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. In (B), the configuration shown in FIG. 3 is adopted for the part for attaching the LEDs and SW shown in the dotted frame.

  In FIG. 3, each portion (a portion indicated by a dotted line square) indicated as SWx (x = a to d) in the vicinity thereof is a portion configured to be able to attach SWx (hereinafter, referred to as “dotted square”). It is expressed as SW mounting part). In addition, each portion indicated by LEDx (x = a to d) in the vicinity thereof (portion indicated by a dotted circle) is a portion configured to attach LEDx (hereinafter referred to as LED mounting portion). Is written). SWb, LEDb, SWc, and LEDc are equivalent to the scan function selection SW, scan function selection LED, FAX function selection SW, and FAX function selection LED on the operation panel 20A (FIG. 1A), respectively. It is what you do.

  Sig_SW0, Sig_SW1, Sig_SW2, and Sig_SW3 are signals indicating the state (whether or not the copy function selection SW is pressed) output from the operation panel board 15X manufactured using the operation panel wiring board 10, respectively. A signal indicating the state of the FAX function selection SW, a signal indicating the state of the scan function selection SW, and a signal indicating the state of the setup SW. Further, Sig_LED0, Sig_LED1, Sig_LED2, and Sig_LED3 are respectively a copy function selection LED control signal and a scan function selection LED control signal for the operation panel substrate 15X manufactured using the operation panel wiring board 10. , FAX function selection LED control signal and setup LED control signal.

  Each portion indicated by JPn (n = 1 to 6) (a portion indicated by a dotted rectangle) is a portion configured so that a zero resistance element (so-called 0Ω resistance) can be attached. . As is apparent from the figure, JP1, JP2, and JP3 are respectively between the SW mounting portion for SWb and the terminal for Sig_SW1, between the SW mounting portion for SWc and the terminal for Sig_SW2, and for SWb for SWb. It is provided between the mounting portion and the terminal for Sig_SW2. JP4, JP5, and JP6 are respectively between the LED mounting portion for LEDb and the terminal for Sig_LED1, between the LED mounting portion for LEDc and the terminal for Sig_LED2, and for LED mounting portion for LEDb and Sig_LED2. Between the terminal and the terminal.

  The operation panel wiring board 10 according to the present embodiment has such a configuration. The operation panel board 15A required for manufacturing the operation panel 20A (A-specification multifunction peripheral) is a signal representing the states of SWb (FAX function selection SW in the operation panel 20A) and FAX function selection SW. LEDb (FAX function selection on the operation panel 20A) between the terminal for Sig_SW1, SWc (scanning function selection SW on the operation panel 20A) and the terminal for Sig_SW2 which is a signal indicating the state of the scanning function selection SW LED) and a terminal for Sig_LED1, which is a control signal for the FAX function selection LED, and a terminal for Sig_LED2, which is a control signal for the LEDc (scan function selection LED in the operation panel 20A) and the scan function selection LED, It is necessary to be electrically connected between each . Accordingly, zero resistance elements are mounted on the operation panel wiring board 10 as shown in FIG. 4A (JP1, JP2, JP4, JP5), and LED / SW mounting portions are provided with LED / SW. If the LED, SW, zero resistance element, etc. are mounted in a form in which SW is mounted, the operation panel substrate 15A can be manufactured.

  Further, the operation panel board 15B required for manufacturing the operation panel 20B (B specification multifunction peripheral) includes the SWb (scan function selection SW in the operation panel 20B / FAX function selection SW in the operation panel 20A) and the scan function. Control signals of the LEDb (scan function selection LED on the operation panel 20B / FAX function selection LED on the operation panel 20A) and the scan function selection LED between the terminal for Sig_SW2 which is a signal indicating the state of the selection SW It is necessary to be electrically connected to a terminal for a certain Sig_LED2. Therefore, a zero resistance element is mounted on the operation panel wiring board 10 as shown in FIG. 4B (JP3 and JP6, and unnecessary LEDc / SWc is not mounted on the operation panel 20B. If an LED, SW, zero resistance element, or the like is mounted, the operation panel substrate 15B can be manufactured.

  As described above, the operation panel wiring board 10 according to the present embodiment is essentially a controller board having the same specifications only by changing the mounting method of various elements (SW, LED, zero resistance element, etc.). Operation panel substrates 15A and 15B that can be combined with 30A and 30B, and can manufacture operation panel substrates 15A and 15B that can realize operation panels 20A and 20B in which LEDs and SW are arranged at preferred positions by the user. It has become. Therefore, if this operation panel wiring board 10 is used, it is not necessary to individually design and manufacture the printed wiring boards for the operation panel boards 15A and 15B (to the extent that the operation panel wiring board 10 can be mass-produced). Therefore, the A-specification and B-specification multifunction peripherals equipped with the operation panels 20A and 20B that are easy to operate (excellent in design) can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, since each type of multifunction machine manufactured using the operation panel wiring board 10 can be basically manufactured using the controller board 30X having the same configuration, a composite machine that can be manufactured at a lower cost. It will also be a machine.

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The operation panel wiring board 10 according to the above-described embodiment can be variously modified. For example, the operation panel wiring board 10 includes portions JP1 to JP6 to which a zero resistance element can be attached. However, the operation panel wiring board 10 is modified so that jumper wires can be attached to the portions corresponding to JP1 to JP6. May be. However, if the operation panel wiring board 10 is deformed in this manner, manufacturing using an automatic insertion machine (a machine that automatically inserts components into the printed wiring board) becomes difficult. It is desirable to adopt the configuration of the wiring board 10.

  Further, based on the technology used in the operation panel wiring board 10, the operation panel board for the operation panel having a different LED and SW layout from the operation panel 20X, and the LED that can change the correspondence with the terminals, Of course, an operation panel wiring board having a different number of SWs from the operation panel wiring board 10 may be manufactured.

FIG. 3 is an external view of an operation panel included in an A / B specification multifunction peripheral manufactured using the operation panel wiring board according to the embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the internal structure of the multifunctional machine of A, B specification manufactured using the wiring board for operation panels which concerns on embodiment. The principal part block diagram of the wiring board for operation panels which concerns on embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the utilization method of the wiring board for operation panels which concerns on embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Operation panel wiring board, 15A, 15B Operation panel board,
20A, 20B Operation panel

Claims (2)

An operation panel wiring board used for manufacturing an operation panel for a multi-function peripheral having a plurality of user interface elements,
A first terminal used by the controller board to utilize a user interface element for a first application;
A second terminal used by the controller board to utilize a second-use user interface element;
A third terminal used by the controller board to utilize a third-use user interface element;
A first mounting portion to which a user interface element can be mounted;
A second mounting portion to which a user interface element can be mounted;
A third mounting portion to which a user interface element can be mounted;
The first terminal and the user interface element attached to the first attachment portion are electrically connected, and the second terminal and the user interface element attached to the second attachment portion are electrically connected. A first state in which the third terminal and a user interface element attached to the third attachment portion are electrically connected,
The first terminal and a user interface element attached to the second attachment portion are electrically connected, and the second terminal is not electrically connected to any attachment portion. A connection relationship adjustment unit capable of taking a second state in which the third terminal and a user interface element attached to the third attachment portion are electrically connected, and
The first mounting portion, the second mounting portion, and the third mounting portion are arranged in the same straight line,
The second mounting portion and the third mounting portion are adjacent to each other,
The first mounting portion is adjacent to the second mounting portion, but not adjacent to the third mounting portion;
An operation panel wiring board characterized by The connection relationship adjusting unit is a circuit to which a plurality of zero resistance elements can be attached, and by selecting the number and positions of the zero resistance elements to be attached, both the first state and the second state can be obtained. The operation panel wiring board according to claim 1, wherein the circuit is a circuit that can be taken.