JPH01503681A - keyboard support device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Although the present invention is suitable for supporting an electronic keyboard from a desk, it does not necessarily require such support. The present invention relates to a support device which is not limited in its use.

Background technology Electronic keyboards are commonly used on desks in offices, but they are difficult for operators to use. A convenient location and orientation is desirable. The keyboard operator's requirements are The keyboard is conveniently positioned and oriented to accommodate the wide range of It is known to have a flexible keyboard support that can be adjusted to It is.

However, such keyboard supports can be cumbersome and difficult to adjust. I'm aware of my shortcomings. In particular, if you temporarily remove the keyboard to use the desk for other purposes, If the keyboard is moved from its working position, it will be difficult to return it to its optimal working position. has the problem of requiring lengthy adjustment work.

Disclosure of invention According to one aspect of the invention, Each has a first bracket at one end and each slides into a second bracket. are connected freely, and both are slidably connected to the keyboard installation body. two substantially rigid parallel rods, Adjustable with the threaded portion of the installation body to releasably press one of the rods. Manually operable screw member that cooperates with and the installation body is slidably connected to each rod, and In use, when the bracket is connected to a supporting surface and the screw member is loosened; In this case, the installation body runs along the rod between the first bracket and the second bracket. A keyboard support device is provided that is configured to be movable.

The keyboard installation body is configured such that an additional structure allows the installation body to move to one side of its movement range. When in the extreme position, the keyboard extends beyond the edge of the support surface and the installation The keyboard is hidden by the support surface when it is at the other end of its range of travel. It is preferable to support the keyboard in such a position that it

In a similarly preferred embodiment, the additional structure includes first, second and third elongated parts. a third bracket and a fourth bracket connected by a material; The first and second elongate members are connected to the third bracket by a first pivot pin. the first elongated member is rotatably attached to the second pivot pin; is also rotatably attached to the fourth bracket by: The length member is rotatably attached to the third bracket by a third pivot pin. each of the second and third elongate members has a slot; a fourth pivot pin attached to the fourth bracket is fitted into; The fourth pivot pin is essentially a threaded bolt, and the second and third manual operation to releasably tighten the elongated member as well as the fourth bracket. A nut adjustably cooperates with said bolt and, in use, third and fourth brackets are connected to the support surface and the keyboard, respectively; When the nut is loosened, the length of the elongated member is determined by the length of the two slots. is configured to be able to move substantially in the same plane within the range of movement.

Brief description of the drawing Preferred embodiments of the keyboard support device of the present invention will now be described with reference to the attached drawings. Explain.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the keyboard support device of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is the same as shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the keyboard support device according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partially detailed view of the keyboard support device shown in FIG. , Figure 5 shows the state in which the keyboard support device shown in Figure 3 has been moved to its maximum extent. 6 shows the keyboard support device shown in FIG. 3 in a different direction than in FIG. 5. FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION As can be seen with reference to Figures 1 and 2, the keyboard support device consists of four brackets. Consisting of two rods 1 and 2 supported by rackets 3.4.5 and 6. ing. Brackets 3 and 6 are attached to the corresponding ends of rods 1 and 2, respectively. Fixed. Brackets 4 and 5 are secured by sleeve fittings 7 and 8. are slidably attached to rods 1 and 2, respectively.

Rods 1 and 2 are connected to the keyboard mounting body (keyboard mount b). ody) 9. The installation body 9 has two pairs of mounting members lO and 1. (1) and one pair of 12 and 13 on each side. Rod 1 is attached to the mounting member. and 2 pass through the hole.

In use, brackets 3.4.5 and 6 are attached to the desk, for example by screws. It can be attached to the underside of a supporting surface such as a top plate. Brackets 3 and 6 are near the front of the desk However, brackets 4 and 5 can be fixed at desired positions under the desk. .

The keyboard installation body 9 includes front brackets 3 and 6 and rear brackets 4 and 5. can be slid along the rods 1 and 2 between them. rear bracket The movable range is determined by the positioning of 4 and 5.

The mounting members 10, IL, 12 and 13 of the installation body 9 are made of plastic material. Bushing I4 is installed. The bushing 14 is the lock of the keyboard installation body. ensure smooth and quiet movement along the road. Bushing 14 with larger diameter The head 15 is partially engaged with the mounting member to provide a cushioning effect when stopped. It may also be possible to bring about this.

One of the mounting members, for example the covering member 13, may have a threaded hole passing through it, and the A threaded stem 16 may be inserted therein. The mounting member is hexagonal The screw hole is perpendicular to one surface of the cross section, and the screw hole is located three It penetrates at an angle of 0 degrees. Stem 1B has a large hand grip 17 , which allows the operator to place the stem against the side of the bushing 14. can be tightened. In this way, move the keyboard installation body 9 to the desired position. It can be locked (1ocked). Bushing 14 to lock Since the pressure is applied to the rod 2 by Damage to the board 2 can be prevented. Slot 1 in the side of the appropriate bushing 14 8, the locking operation can be improved. These spaces Depending on the lot, greater flexibility can be imparted to the bushing.

The snugness with which the bushing 14 holds the rods 1 and 2 is Determine the possible movement speed of the installation object 9.

This tightness allows for improved ergonomics added by the operator. (mically) can be operated with a sufficient amount of pressure.

A hole is formed in the keyboard installation block 9 to facilitate the installation of the keyboard. You may. The holes meet International Furniture Standard (I) standards. According to internationalfurnIture 5 standard) For example, according to this standard, the center distance between the holes is 32 mm. be.

Also, a row of slots 19 may be provided, in which case the long axis of the slots may be For example, it is separated by 321111.

The keyboard support members 2o and 21 to which the keyboard is attached are located inside the installation body 9. It can be bolted into any suitable hole or slot. The installation body 9 is attached to the rear bracket 7 and When the keyboard is pushed back to 8 and 8, the keyboard is held under the desk, and the installation body 9 is placed in the front. When pulled out to bracket 3 or 6, the keyboard is held in front of the desk. It is structured like this. Of course, any desired position in between is available. Ru.

It is desirable to be able to attach the keyboard to the mounting body 9 by using a more versatile mounting structure. and The mounting structure shown in Figures 3 to 6 is particularly convenient for use, and the following The mounting structure will be explained below.

A keyboard mounting bracket 22 to which a keyboard or shelf is mounted with bolts is provided. The two parallel elongated members 24 and 25 secure the keyboard installation block mounting block. Racket (keyboard mounting block attach ng bracket) 23. The elongated member 24 is a pivot bin. 27 to the bracket 23 and the pivot pin 26 to the bracket 23. It is attached to the port 22. The elongated member 25 is bracketed by a pivot pin 28. The pin is attached to the socket 23 and is located within the longitudinal slot 30 of the elongate member 25. It is attached to the bracket 22 by a bot bin 29.

A third elongated member 31 connects brackets 22 and 23. Long member 31 is attached to the bracket 23 by a pivot pin 27 and extends the length of the elongated member 31. It is attached to the bracket 22 by a pivot pin 29 that fits into a slot 32 in the direction. It is attached.

Bracket 22 is connected to one side of the underside of the keyboard, and bracket 23 is connected to the bottom side of the keyboard. connected to one side of the lower side of the card installation body 9 (for example, the overhang of the bracket 25). through the hole in the overhang 35 and through the hole or slot 19 in the mounting body 9. by the bolt passing through). Additionally, to prevent the keyboard from rotating relative to the installation object. , brackets 33 and 34 are connected to the keyboard and the other side of the installation. Ru.

Brackets 33 and 34 are fitted at both ends with pivot bins 36 and 37, respectively. They are connected by yet another elongated member 35 which is rotatably mounted.

Alternatively, brackets 22 and 23 can be used for keyboard and keyboard installation. In this case, the brackets 33 and 3 may be connected to the central part of the body. 4 may be omitted.

Cross member 38 provides ultimate stability to the structure.

By comparing FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, it can be seen that the elongated members 24 and 25 are 7 and 28 can be rotated within a limited range. precise movement The possible range is determined by the length of the slot 30. In Figure 6, the bracket slot 22 is determined by the length of either slot 30 or slot 32 It will be seen that it tilts clockwise around pivot 26 by an amount.

Rotate the desired amount between the two extreme positions shown in Figures 5 and 6. It should be noted that it is possible to change the Also, the two extremes shown It is possible to tilt in any intermediate position between the two positions.

The pivot pin 29 is essentially a threaded bolt, and at least an elongated member. The portion extending beyond the surface of 25 is threaded. Elongated members 25 and 31 and bracket 22, preferably by hand. Tighten a nut that can be tightened onto the threaded part of the pivot pin 29, It can be loosened. This is shown in detail in FIG. The above structure The advantage of this construction is that the structure can be adjusted to the desired angle and tilt with one hand.

A long member is used to make operation easier and to counteract the weight of the keyboard. A spring 39 may be provided to connect the bracket 25 and the bracket 22. vinegar When the bracket 22 moves downward relative to the bracket 23, the pull 39 It will be in a state where it is strongly energized. That is, the arms of the spring press against each other. Becomes a compressed state. This has the effect of returning the desk surface to level.

For example, the bracket 23 is tensioned by a spring 40 such as a coil spring. The projecting portion 35 may be connected to the elongated member 25. This spring also has bracket 2 2 moves downward relative to the bracket 23, it becomes more strongly biased. Become. The action of the spring is the bracket 22, and by extension the keyboard is at its highest point. Helps you get back into position.

Although the present invention has been explained above based on specific embodiments, it is clear to those skilled in the art that It will be appreciated that the invention may be embodied in many other forms. For example, Structure suitable for right-handed operation when mounted under the operator's desk Although it is described as It is clear that the operation is facilitated by doing so. Also controls on both sides of the structure Devices may be attached, in which case both or one may be used to restrict movement. can be controlled.

The shapes of all brackets and other parts such as the body are limited to those shown. It's not something you can do. Also, elongated members and wood may not necessarily have cross-sections shown in the drawings. There is no need to have Furthermore, the rods 1 and 2 directly connect the keyboard installation body 9. It can also be made to penetrate, so it is not necessarily fixed to the keyboard installation body 9. There is no need to provide any members.

international search report

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. Each has a first bracket at one end and each has a second bracket at one end. are slidably connected, and both are slidably connected to the keyboard holder. two substantially rigid parallel rods, one of which is released automatically. a manually operable screw adjustably cooperating with the threaded portion of the mounting body to press the J member and the installation body is slidably connected to each rod, and In use, when the bracket is connected to a supporting surface and the screw member is loosened; In this case, the installation body runs along the rod between the first bracket and the second bracket. A keyboard support device configured to be movable. 2. Place the keyboard installation unit so that the threaded part of the installation unit is at an angle of 20 to 40 degrees with respect to the horizontal. The keyboard support device according to claim 1, comprising a hole passing through the keyboard support device. 3. between the installation body and the slidable connection with each rod. The keyboard support according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sleeve is sandwiched between the keyboard supports. Holding device. 4. The keyboard mounting body is controlled by an additional structure to allow the keyboard mounting body to move within its range of movement. When in one extreme position, the keyboard extends beyond the edge of the support surface and The keyboard is hidden by the supporting surface when the body is at the other extreme position of its range of motion. claim 2 or 3, wherein the keyboard is supported in a position such that Keyboard support device as described. 5. a third structure in which the additional structure is connected by first, second and third elongated members; and a fourth bracket; the first and second elongated brackets; a member is rotatably attached to the third bracket by a first pivot pin; the first elongate member is connected to the fourth bracket by a second pivot pin; the third elongated member is rotatably attached to the third pivot; is rotatably attached to the third bracket by a pin; The slots of each of the third elongated member and the fourth elongated member are both provided with the fourth bracket. a fourth pivot pin associated with is fitted; said fourth pivot pin essentially a threaded bolt having second and third elongated members and a fourth A hand-operated nut is adjustable for releasably tightening the bracket. The third and fourth brackets work together with the bolts and, in use, the nuts are connected to the supporting surface and the keyboard respectively, and said nuts are loosened. In some cases, the elongate members are substantially identical within the range determined by the lengths of the two slots. The keyboard support according to claim 4, wherein the keyboard support is configured to be movable within one plane. Holding device. 6. when the fourth bracket moves downward relative to the third bracket; A first spring connects the third elongate member and the fourth elongate member to create a large tensile force. 6. The keyboard support device according to claim 5, which is connected to a bracket. 7. when the fourth bracket moves downward relative to the third bracket; A second spring tensions the third bracket to create a large tensile force. Claim 5 or 6, wherein the extending portion and the third elongated member are connected. Keyboard support device as described. 8. 11. A keyboard support device substantially as shown in the accompanying drawings.