JPH0227864A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the operation or handling even at a narrow space by arranging a recording section and a picture read section to the front part of an enclosure and forming a recording paper discharge exit, an original loading port, an original discharge exit and an operation display section or the like. CONSTITUTION:A recording paper and picture recording section and a picture read section are arranged in the front part in the enclosure and the vicinity of the upper face center of a front face cover 11 is formed lower with a step and an original loading port 11b for inserting originals to be transmitted is formed and an original discharge exit 11c is formed to the front face lower part and a remote control transmission reception section 11d and an operation display section 11e are arranged to the side. A recording cover 17 is fitted to the upper face of the main body 1 and a recording paper discharge exit 17 a discharging the recording paper 14 is formed to the tip. Thus, the operation is attained in the front face of the equipment enclosure and since the recording paper is extracted or the original is loaded and extracted by opening only the front part, the operation and handling of the equipment are facilitated even at a narrow location.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a facsimile device.

[Prior Art] In recent years, facsimile machines have been used not only by being installed indoors and connected to a regular subscriber telephone line, but also by being installed in a car and connected to a car phone, or being carried and used when moving from place to place. It is used under various conditions, such as when connected to a wireless device.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] By the way, when installing a facsimile machine.

For example, indoors, it may be a gap between bookshelves.

When inside a car, it is often installed at the bottom of a dash board or in a narrow space.

In general, with a facsimile machine, you have to operate switches located on the top of the device, take out the recording paper on which the received image is recorded from the back of the device, or open the rear cover to replace the recording paper. It is designed to be

For this reason, conventional facsimile machines have a problem in that they are difficult to operate and handle, especially when installed and used in a narrow space.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a facsimile device that is easy to operate and handle even in a narrow space.

L! Means for Solving 41M] To this end, the present invention disposes recording paper, an image recording section, and an image reading section in the box-shaped front part of the apparatus.

A document insertion slot for inserting a transmission document downward is formed on the upper surface of the front part of the box, and an operation display section for displaying the operation and operating status of the device is arranged on the front of the box.
A document ejection port for ejecting the transmitted original in the forward direction is formed, and a recording paper ejection port for ejecting the recording paper in the forward direction is formed at a position higher than the document insertion port at the front of the box. This is a characteristic feature.

[Operation When handling the co-facsimile device, you can operate it from the front of the device box, and by opening only the front, you can take out the recording paper and insert and take out originals, making it easy to operate and handle even in tight spaces. become.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a facsimile machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the front part of the main body. In FIG. 6, a box-shaped main body 1 is It has normal facsimile functions for sending and receiving original images, and can be used as a stationary facsimile machine.
It can be installed in a car and used as an on-vehicle facsimile device, or it can be stored in a carrying case and used as a portable facsimile device.

A card-shaped remote controller 2 is used to operate the main body 1 from a remote location.

A front cover 11 is attached to the front part of the main body 1. The front cover 11 is pivotally attached at the lower part and can be opened at the upper part.

Inside thereof, a contact sensor block 12 and a platen roller 13 for reading an original image are arranged. A door release button lla for releasing the lock when opening the front cover 11 is provided on the top side of the front cover 11, and a door release button lla is formed in the vicinity of the center with a low step to insert the original to be sent. A document insertion opening 11b is formed. There is a Ha paper ejection port 1 at the lower front of the front cover 11.
1c is formed, and on its side, there is a remote control transmitting/receiving unit lid that transmits and receives ultrasonic signals to and from the remote control operating device 2, and an LED that performs various operations and displays the operating status.
An operation display section IIs having the following functions is provided.

Behind the front cover 11 inside the main body I, there is a recording paper 14 and a thermal recording unit 15 for recording images on it.
and a platen roller 16 are provided. A recording unit cover 17 whose rear end is pivoted is attached to the upper surface of the main body l where these are located, and a recording paper 1
A recording paper discharge port 17a for discharging the recording paper 4 is formed. Further, on the negative side thereof, a lock release button 17b for releasing the lock when opening the recording section cover 17 is provided.

On the rear surface of the main body 1, there is a raised latch mechanism 18 for locking the main body when storing it in a storage case (not shown);
A connector 19 for connecting a power source, a line, etc. to this device is provided.

In addition, when one main body 1 is stored in a box, rails 3a are provided on both sides of the main body 1 for slidably fixing the main body 1 inside the box.
, 3b are fixed with screws 4a-4d.

On the other hand, on the surface of the remote controller 2, there are formed a display section 2a equipped with an LED that displays the operating status, and an operation section 2b equipped with push buttons for performing various operations.

The main body 1 of this facsimile machine is composed of a system control unit 101 and a network control unit 102, as shown in FIG.

The network control unit 102 includes a wired NCU 102a connected to a subscriber telephone line in order to communicate via a normal public telephone network 103, and a wireless NCU 102a connected to a radio device 104 etc. in order to communicate via a wireless line. N
It is composed of a CU 102b and a car phone interface 102c to which a car phone wireless device 105 is connected in order to communicate using the car phone when mounted on the car.

In the system control unit 101, a scanner 101a reads an original image and extracts image information, and a plotter 101b records the image information on recording paper.

The encoding/decoding unit 101c encodes image information to be transmitted and decodes received image information.

The interface switching unit 101d selects three circuits in the network control unit 102 according to the communication line to be used, and the modem 101e modulates and demodulates image information and transmits it, as well as various procedure signals in transmission control procedures. 0 communication procedure control unit 1 that transmits
otf is the network control unit 10 mentioned above.
2 and the modem 101e to execute facsimile transmission according to a predetermined transmission control procedure.

The operation display control unit 101g is directly connected to the operation display unit lie and exchanges signals with the remote control unit 2 via the remote control transmitting/receiving unit lid. In addition to displaying the images, it also detects the operations performed on them.

The system control section 101h controls the above-mentioned sections to execute predetermined operations of the facsimile machine.

When the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment is configured as described above and is used on the public telephone network 103, the main body 1 is placed at a desired location such as on a desk, and a predetermined power supply and telephone line are connected through the connector 19.

Then, the operator makes and receives calls using a telephone (not shown).
Connect the line to the other party's facsimile machine and press the operation display section li.
Perform the predetermined startup operation using e or remote controller 2 6
When the main body l is started, when receiving an image, it records the received image on the recording paper 14, and passes the recording paper 14 through the recording paper ejection port 17.
Paper is ejected from a. Also, during transmission, when the operator inserts a transmission document from the document insertion slot 11b, the image is read and transmitted to the destination, and the document is sent to the document output slot 11b.
Paper is ejected from 1c. Thereby, it is possible to perform document transmission/reception processing.

When replacing the recording paper 14, or when the recording paper 14 jams between the thermal head unit 15 and the platen roller 16, press the lock release button 17b to open the recording section cover 17. In this state, replace the recording paper 14 or take measures against the jam.

In addition, the contact sensor block 12 and the platen roller 1
If the document jams in part 3, etc.

Push the document insertion slot 11b to open the front cover 11. In this state, take measures against the jam.

As described above, in this embodiment, the recording paper ejection port 17a and the document insertion port 11b are formed in the front part of the main body l, and the document ejection port 11c is formed in the front surface thereof.
A is arranged. This allows the operator to
Since normal image transmission and reception processing can be performed only by operating the front part of the main body 1, handling becomes easy even when the main body 1 is installed in a narrow place.

Next, an embodiment in which the main body 1 of the facsimile apparatus described above is mounted on a vehicle will be described.

FIG. 4 is an external view showing the main body 1 installed in an automobile. In FIG. . Audio equipment and the like are arranged in the console box 203, and a storage case 205 is fixed to the lower part of the glove box 204, in which the main body 1 is stored. Further, the remote controller 2 is attached to the lower front surface of the console box 203.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the storage case 205,
Frame 2051 formed by bending a thick plate into a U-shape
On the inner surface of the body are rails 3a, 3 fixed to the side of the main body l.
Rail guides 2052a and 2052b, which are engaged by b, are fixed. Further, a lock claw ZO51a is formed at the rear end portion, as shown in FIG. 6, for engaging with the raised latch mechanism 18 of the main body 1 and fixing the main body l.

Additionally, mounting brackets 20 are provided on both outer sides of the frame 2051.
51b-2051e are fixed, and the frame 2051 is fixed to the dash board side with bolts using these metal fittings.

The main body 1 has a rail guide 2052 inside the storage case 205.
a, 2052b and the rails 3a, 3b are engaged to be slidably supported. In addition to the power supply, the connector 19 also includes a wireless device for a car phone! Connect 105.

When the main body 1 is not in use and on standby, the entire body is inserted into the storage case 205 as shown in FIG. 7(a).
are engaged, and the main body 1 is fixed in this position.

With this configuration, when receiving an image, the operator receives a notification to that effect from the other party by making a call using the car phone. In this case, the operation display section lie or the remote controller 2
Perform the prescribed startup operation. This causes the main body 1 to operate and receive the image, and the recording paper 14 on which the received image is recorded.
is discharged from the recording paper discharge port 17a.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the recording paper 14
Since the paper is ejected to the front of the main body 1, reception processing can be performed while the entire main body 1 is housed in the storage case 205.

Next, when transmitting a document, the operator pulls out the front part of the main body 1. The rails 3a and 3b and the rail guides 2052a and 2052b are provided with locking protrusions and grooves (not shown). As shown in FIG. 7(b), the main body l is locked at a certain position where the document insertion opening 11b is exposed outside the case. After notifying the other party of the image transmission through a telephone call, perform a predetermined activation operation using the operation display unit lie or the remote controller 2, and then press the document insertion slot 1.
Insert the transmission original P from 1b.

As a result, the main body 1 operates and the original image is transmitted.
The transmission document P is discharged from the document discharge port 11c.

Also, in this state, press the lock release button lla,
The front cover 11 can be opened to take measures against document jams.

Next, when replacing the recording paper 14 or when a jam occurs in the recording paper 14 between the thermal head unit 15 and the platen roller 16, the main body 1 is pulled out further. .

As shown in FIG. 7(c), the recording section cover 17 is locked at a certain exposed position. So, the operator.

Press the lock release button 17b to open the recording section cover 17. In this state, the recording paper 14 can be replaced or the jam can be taken care of.

In this way, when installing the main body 1 in a car, the storage case 2
By slidingly attaching and fixing the main body 1 to the main body 1, and pulling out the front part of the main body 1 as necessary, operation and handling become easy even in a narrow car interior. Furthermore, although the inside of a car is dusty and exposed to direct sunlight, by storing and attaching the main body l in the storage case 205 under the glove box 204, the device can be protected from the above-mentioned environment.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main body 1 is placed in the glove box 204.
Although it is arranged under the front console box 203, it can also be arranged in the same way.

Next, an embodiment in which the main body 1 of the facsimile machine is used as a portable facsimile machine will be described. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the external appearance in this case. In FIG. 1, the main body l is housed in a box-shaped hard case 301 made of a hard material such as synthetic resin. It is housed in a bag-like soft case 302 made of a soft material such as leather. These are configured so that they can be hung on the shoulder using a shoulder belt 303.

On the front of the hard case 301, as shown in FIG.
A main body insertion opening 301a into which the main body 1 is inserted is formed, and an ejection mechanism 3011 composed of a spring and a damper for pushing out the inserted main body 1 is disposed inside the opening 301a. The main body 1 is locked by a mechanism (not shown) inside the hard case 301, and an eject button 3012 is provided at the upper end of the front surface to release the lock when the main body 1 is pulled out by the eject mechanism 3011. installed.

Also, on the top surface of the hard case 301, there is an opening 301b that communicates with the document insertion slot 11b when the main body 1 is stored.
is formed.

A battery 3013 that serves as an operating power source for the main body 1 is disposed on one side of the hard case 301, and studs 3014a and 3014b for fixing the shoulder belt 303 are fixed to both sides of the hard case 301. . Furthermore, on the - side, a radio fixture 3015 for attaching a portable radio (not shown) and a connector 3016 for connecting the radio are fixed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the soft case 302 is formed with a lid portion 302a that opens the front surface and the upper surface of the front portion.

In order to close the lid part 302a as shown in FIG. 10, Velcro tape 302b is attached to the tip thereof and the bottom of the soft case 302. Further, at this time, a transparent portion 302C is formed of a transparent member so that the front surface of the hard case 301 and the periphery of the opening 301b can be seen.

On the side of the soft case 302, there are studs 3014a,
3014b, radio mount 3015. and connector 3
An opening that exposes 016 to the outside of the case is formed at each position. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a fixture 3017 is fixed to the microphone hook for hooking the microphone of the radio.

Although the main body 1 is slidable within the hard case 301,
Due to a locking mechanism (not shown), the entire body 1 is attached to a hard case 3.
It is locked in the state stored in 01.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the radio 104 is attached by hooking the metal fitting 6a of the radio 104 onto the radio mounting fixture 3015 of the hard case 301. Further, while the connector 3016 is connected to a predetermined connector on the radio device 104 side, a connector (not shown) on the hard case 301 side is connected to the connector 19 on the main body 1. Thereby, the main body 1 is connected to a power source and a radio device 104.

When receiving one image with this configuration, the operator receives a notification to that effect from the other party through a telephone conversation using the radio 104. In this case, as shown in FIG.

Open the lid part 302a of the soft case 302 and perform a predetermined starting operation on the operation display part lie. As a result, the main body 1 operates to receive the image, and the recording paper 14 on which the received image is recorded is discharged from the recording paper discharge port 17a and taken out from the front of the hard case 301.

Next, when transmitting a document, the operator notifies the recipient of the image transmission via telephone, and then presses the operation display unit li.
Perform the predetermined startup operation with e, and insert the original to be sent through the opening 301b.2 As a result, the main body 1 operates, and the original image is transmitted.
The transmission document is discharged from the document discharge port 11c.

On the other hand, as described above, if a jam occurs in the transmitted original or the recording paper 14, or if the recording paper 14 is replaced,
Operate the eject button 3012. As a result, the eject mechanism 30
11 is activated, parts such as the recording section cover 17 of the main body 1 are pushed out of the hard case 301.

As a result, in the same manner as described above, you can open the front cover 11 to take measures against document jams, or open the recording section cover 11.
7 can be opened to replace the recording paper 14 or take measures against jams.

In this way, in this embodiment, the main body 1 is attached to the hard case 30.
Since the hard case 301 is further stored in the soft case 302 and carried, the device can be protected from impact during transportation, direct sunlight, dust, etc. In addition, the lid portion 302a of the soft case 302
Once opened, you can perform sending and receiving operations, making it easier to handle.

In each of the above embodiments, the remote controller 2 can be operated wirelessly, but it may also be wired, or if installed in a vehicle, the remote controller 2 can be attached to the front console. It can also be used in

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, the recording section and the image reading section are disposed in the front part of the box of the apparatus, and the recording paper ejection port, document insertion port, and document ejection port are also provided. and an operation display section, so normal operations can be performed on the front of the device, and
Just open the front part.

Since recording paper can be removed and documents can be inserted and removed, operation and handling are easy even in confined spaces.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a facsimile machine main body according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic partial sectional view of the front part of the main body, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the main body, and FIG. 4 is a An external perspective view of another embodiment in which the main body is installed in a car,
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a storage case that stores the main body;
Fig. 6 is an external perspective view showing the storage case and the rear part of the main body, Figs. 7 (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams showing the main body in a pulled out state, and Fig. 8 is another embodiment of carrying the main body. A perspective view of the external appearance in the example, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the external appearance of the hard case,
FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the soft case, and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing how to attach the radio. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Main body, 2...Remote control device, 2a...Display section, 2b...Operation section, 3a, 3b...Rail, 6a...Metal fittings, 11...Front cover, lla ,
17b...Lock release button, llb...Document insertion slot, llc...Document output slot, lid...Remote control transmitting/receiving section, lie...Operation display section, 12...Contact sensor block, 13 .16...Platen roller, 1
4... Recording paper, 15... Thermal head unit,
17...Recording section cover 17a...Recording paper outlet, 1
8... Embossed latch mechanism, 19.3016... Connector, 101... System control unit, 1
01a...Scanner, 101b...Plotter, 10
1c... Encoding/decoding unit, 101d... Interface switching unit, 101e... Modem, 101f...
・Communication procedure control unit, 101g...operation display control unit,
Loth...System control unit, 102...Network control unit, 102a...N for wired
CU, 102b... Wireless NCU, 102c...
Car phone interface, 103...Public telephone line network, 104...Radio device, 105...Car phone radio device, 204...Glove box, 205...
・Storage case, 301...Hard case, 301a・
...Main body insertion port, 301b...Opening, 302...
・Soft case, 302a... Lid, 303... Shoulder belt, 2051... Frame, 2051a
...Lock claw, 2051b, 2051e, 2051d
, 2051e-Mounting bracket, 2052a, 2052b...
・Rail guide, 3011... Eject mechanism, 30
12...Eject button, 3013...Battery, 3014a...3015...Radio device mount, 3
017...Microphone hook is a tool. Fig. 2 Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a facsimile device equipped with a transmission/reception function, an image recording section equipped with a recording paper for recording an image and an image reading section for reading a document image are disposed at the front of the box of the device, while the upper surface of the front part of the box A document insertion slot is formed in which the transmission document is inserted downward, and an operation display section for displaying the operation and operating status of the device is provided on the front of the box, and the transmission document is ejected forward. A facsimile apparatus comprising: a document discharge port for discharging the recording paper in a forward direction; and a recording paper discharge port for discharging the recording paper in a forward direction at a position higher than the document insertion port in the front part of the box.