JPH038467Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a telephone number quick-reading device, and an object of the present invention is to provide a device that has a simple structure and can read a target number easily and quickly.

As a quick reference device that allows you to easily find the number you need by writing in a large number of telephone numbers, for example, cards with 50 syllables are placed inside the device, and by operating a lever, the desired number is written on the card. A so-called winder type device is known in which the lid of the device is flipped up using a spring so that the user can see the inside of the device.
It is necessary to align the device to the position corresponding to each of the 50 syllabary cards, then press a lever to flip up the lid of the device, and then search for the desired number among the cards, making its use itself complicated. Moreover, since this type of device is flat, it also has the disadvantage that it takes up space on a desk.

The present invention was devised in view of such conventional inconveniences, and includes a support body having a pair of bracket parts,
A display cylinder is rotatably attached via a shaft between the bracket parts of the support body, and a display cylinder on which a telephone number and other necessary information is to be displayed on the outer periphery, and a display cylinder provided at the end of the shaft protruding from the one bracket part. a dial for rotating the display tube, a plastic magnifying glass attached to the support so as to cover a part of the display tube in the circumferential direction, and a lock that can lock the display tube at any rotational position. The plastic magnifying glass is attached to a holding frame having legs on both sides, and the legs of the holding frame are attached to the support. A feature of the plastic magnifying glass is that the distance between the plastic magnifying glass and the display tube can be adjusted by fitting the display tube into the bracket portion of the plastic magnifying glass so that the display tube can slide in the radial direction.

According to the device of the present invention, by rotating the display tube using the dial and positioning the desired number below the plastic magnifying glass,
The necessary number can be read appropriately and quickly from among many numbers. In addition, the suction cup on the side of the support allows it to be easily attached to any part of the telephone body or the like. Furthermore, the plastic magnifying glass can be moved toward and away from the display tube by sliding its holding frame relative to the support, and the lens can be properly focused on the display tube.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

The device of the present invention includes a support 1, a display tube 2 rotatably attached to the support, a dial 7 for rotating the display tube, and a plastic tube attached to the support to enlarge the display on the display tube. magnifying glass 3
It consists of a locking mechanism 4 that can lock the display cylinder at any rotational position, and a suction cup 10 provided on the side of the support.

The support 1 has bracket parts 5, 5 for supporting a display tube and a plastic magnifying glass.

As shown in the figure, the display tube 2 has a
The names and phone numbers (or their abbreviations) are displayed in alphabetical order, and are rotatably supported on the brackets 5, 5 of the support 1 via a shaft 6. A dial 7 for rotational operation is provided at the end of the shaft body 6 protruding from the bracket portion 5.

The plastic magnifying glass 3 is supported by the bracket parts 5, 5 so as to cover a part of the circumferential direction of the display tube 2, specifically, a part of the front surface of the upper part of the display tube, and magnifies the display section below. Now you can see it. This plastic magnifying glass 3
A known material such as a flat transparent plastic plate with many concentric grooves is used. In this way, by using a plastic lens instead of a general glass lens, it is possible to simplify the structure and reduce the weight of the instrument itself.

In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 4 is constituted by a ratchet mechanism consisting of a ratchet wheel 8 and a pawl 9, as shown in FIG. A claw 9 is attached to the 1 (bracket portion 5) side. Note that this locking mechanism 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can adopt any suitable configuration. For example, it may be a roller having a shaft body 6 with a large number of grooves extending along the axial direction around the entire circumference. In addition to attaching the child, an elastic piece (such as a leaf spring material) that can engage with the groove of the trochanter is provided on the support body 1 side.
It is also possible to adopt a fixed version.

The suction cup 10 is made of synthetic resin and is protruded from the side of the support 1 via a holding member 11, and the suction cup 10 allows the device of the present invention to be attached and fixed to the side of the telephone body, etc. It's getting old.

Furthermore, in order to be able to adjust the focus of the plastic magnifying glass 3 according to the visual acuity of the user, the distance between the plastic magnifying glass 3 and the display tube 2 can be adjusted as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. It's becoming like that. That is, plate-shaped legs 13, 13 are provided on both sides of the holding frame 12 that holds the plastic magnifying glass 3.
The leg portions 13, 13 are fitted into the bracket portions 5, 5 so as to be vertically slidable. In this case, an uneven portion (not shown) is provided in the longitudinal direction of the sliding contact area between the leg portion 13 and the bracket portion 5, and by engaging the uneven portions of both, the leg portion 13 can be attached to any part of the bracket portion 5. It is preferable to lock it at the position.

According to the device of the present invention, the dial 7
By turning the display cylinder 2, the display cylinder 2 is rotated, and the locking mechanism 4 locks the display cylinder 2 in an arbitrary position.

On the outer circumferential surface of the display tube 2, a number and necessary information are written in very small letters.The display tube 2 is rotated by the above operation, and the desired telephone number is highlighted using the plastic magnifying glass 3. By simply positioning the plastic magnifying glass 3 under the plastic magnifying glass 3, it is possible to read numbers and characters such as telephone numbers magnified to an appropriate size. In this way, in the present invention, numbers and letters are enlarged and read using a magnifying glass, so each letter and number on the display tube 2 can be displayed extremely small.In other words, the top surface of the display tube 2 alone can be used to You can write in a number of phone numbers.

Note that a telephone number quick-reading device using a plastic magnifying glass includes, for example, as shown in FIGS. It is possible to adopt a structure having a slide plate 15 which is slidably attached to the base plate part so that the plastic magnifying glass can be moved along the upper surface of the base base part. In the above structure, the substrate part 14
As shown in the figure, the name and telephone number (or its abbreviation) are written on the top in alphabetical order. Guide grooves 16, 16 are provided on both sides of the substrate portion 14.
Furthermore, a rack 18 is provided on a stepped portion 17 provided along one side of the upper surface. The slide plate 15 has legs 151, 15 on both sides thereof.
1, and a plastic magnifying glass 19 is provided on substantially the entire surface of the main body portion 152. The lower ends of the leg portions 151, 151 are bent toward each other in an L shape to form protrusions 20, 20. The slide plate 15 has its main body 152 positioned above the base plate 14, and the protrusions 20, 20 are inserted into the guide groove 1.
6 and 16, thereby being slidably attached to the base plate portion 14. A pinion 21 to be engaged with the rack 18 is rotatably attached to a leg 151 located on the rack side of the slide plate 15, and a dial 23 for operation is provided on a pinion shaft 22 protruding to the outside of this leg 151. It is being The plastic magnifying glass 19
As described above, a known material is used, such as a flat transparent plastic plate with many concentric grooves. This plastic magnifying glass 19 is located on the top of the base plate 14 with the slide plate 15 attached, and is adapted to magnify and read numbers and other indications displayed on the top surface. In addition, in the drawings, reference numeral 24 indicates a suction cup made of synthetic resin or the like that protrudes from the side of the base plate 14 via a holding member 25, and the main body of the device is attached to the side surface of the telephone body, etc. via this suction cup 24. It is made to be fixed.

According to such an instrument, by rotating the dial 23, the slide plate 15 slides by the action of the pinion 21 and the rack 18 meshed with the pinion, and the main body 152 on which the plastic magnifying glass 19 is provided moves onto the base plate 14. It moves the upper part of the. On the top surface of the board section 14, numbers and necessary information are written in very small letters, and the slide board 1
5 to the position of the desired telephone number by the above-described operation, the numbers and characters of the telephone number etc. enlarged to an appropriate size can be read through the plastic magnifying glass 19.

According to the present invention described above, a support body having a pair of bracket parts is rotatably attached via a shaft body between the bracket parts of the support body, and a telephone number and other necessary information are displayed on the outer periphery. a display tube, a dial for rotating the display tube provided at the end of the shaft protruding from the one bracket portion, and a dial attached to the support so as to cover a part of the display tube in the circumferential direction. plastic magnifying glass,
The plastic magnifying glass includes a locking mechanism capable of locking the display tube at any rotational position, and a suction cup provided on the outside of the other bracket part of the support body, and the plastic magnifying glass has a holder having legs on both sides. It is attached to a frame, and the legs of the holding frame are slidably fitted in the bracket part of the support body in the radial direction of the display tube, so that the distance between the plastic magnifying glass and the display tube can be adjusted. Despite its compact structure, it is possible to write in a large number of telephone numbers and read the desired telephone number easily and quickly. Furthermore, the focus of the plastic magnifying glass can be easily adjusted according to the visual acuity of the user. In addition, it is lighter and has a simpler structure than the conventional finder type, and the suction cup on the side of the support allows it to be easily attached to any part of the phone body, so it does not take up much space. , extremely practical.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a plan view, Fig. 2 is a front view, Fig. 3 is a side view, and Fig. 4 is a sectional view partially showing the locking mechanism. . 5 and 6 show other embodiments of the plastic magnifying glass mounting structure, with FIG. 5 being a partially enlarged side view and FIG. 6 being a sectional view taken along the line - in FIG. 7 and 8 show another telephone number quick-reading device using a plastic magnifying glass, FIG. 7 being a front view and FIG. 8 being a plan view. In the figure, 1 is a support, 2 is a display barrel, 3 is a plastic magnifying glass, 4 is a locking mechanism, 5 is a bracket, 6 is a shaft, 7 is a dial, 10 is a suction cup,
12 is a holding frame, and 13 is a leg portion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A support body having a pair of bracket parts, a display cylinder rotatably attached via a shaft body between the bracket parts of the support body and on which a telephone number and other necessary information are to be displayed, and one of the brackets. a dial for rotating the display tube provided at the end of a shaft protruding from the display tube; a plastic magnifying glass attached to the support body so as to cover a part of the circumferential direction of the display tube; The plastic magnifying glass is comprised of a locking mechanism that can be locked at any rotational position and a suction cup provided on the outside of the other bracket part of the support body, and the plastic magnifying glass is attached to a holding frame having legs on both sides. . A telephone number quick-reading device, wherein the leg portions of the holding frame are slidably fitted in the bracket portion of the support body in the radial direction of the display tube, so that the distance between the plastic magnifying glass and the display tube can be adjusted.