JPH04349765A - Information communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To fit a large sized original platen and recording paper tray so as to support a large original or recording paper and to use the tray as a cover covering the equipment main body. CONSTITUTION:A control panel section 14 is arranged in the middle of the front side of an upper side of an equipment main body 11, an original loading port 12 is arranged in the middle of the upper face and a recording paper discharge port 13 is arranged to the rear end, and an original platen and recording paper tray 21 is fitted to the equipment main body 11 so as to be at an open position prolonged to an upper oblique direction at the rear side of the recording paper discharge port and to be a closed position covering the upper face of the equipment main body 11 around the vicinity of the recording paper discharge port 13 and the original platen and recording paper tray 21 is prolonged so as to reach the front end of the equipment main body when the upper face of the equipment main body 11 is covered and a notch 22 to expose the control panel section 14 is formed to the tip.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information communication device.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 4, a document insertion slot 2 is provided at the center of the upper surface of an apparatus main body 1, a recording paper ejection port 3 is provided behind the document insertion port 2, and a document table is provided behind the recording paper ejection port 3. An information communication device is known that is provided with a recording paper tray 4 that also serves as a recording paper tray 4. This recording paper tray 4 was fixed to the main body 1 of the apparatus in an insertable manner. In addition, in the figure, 5 is a document discharge port.

However, in this configuration, the recording paper tray 4 always protrudes upward and backward from the main body 1 of the apparatus, so there is a problem in that a large installation space is required for the apparatus. Further, since the document insertion slot 2 is always open, dirt, dust, etc. can enter the apparatus from this part and cause malfunction.

[0004] As a solution to this problem, a lid is provided so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the original insertion slot and the operation panel in the vicinity, so that when the lid is opened, the lid can be used as a manuscript table. The composition was published in JP-A-64-107.
This is proposed in Publication No. 73.

[0005]

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, the method proposed in the above publication cannot be used as a tray for recording paper because the lid used as a document table is provided in front of the recording paper outlet. Ta. In addition, since the lid body is only placed to cover a portion of the top of the device, when it is raised and used as a document table, its length is short and it is not possible to place long documents without it falling over. Another problem was that since the lid covered the operation panel, it was necessary to open the lid whenever communicating.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has a large lid that can be used as a document table and a recording paper tray without increasing the size of the entire device, and is easy to operate. The purpose is to provide information communication equipment.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an operation panel section at least in the center of the front of the top surface of the main body of the device, a document insertion slot in the approximate center of the top surface, and a document insertion slot behind it. A recording paper ejection port is arranged, and a document table/recording paper tray is arranged relative to the main body of the apparatus, and an open position extending diagonally upward behind the recording paper ejection port with the vicinity of the paper ejection port as a fulcrum, and the main body of the apparatus. The document table/recording paper tray has a length that reaches almost the front end of the top surface of the device main body when the document table/recording paper tray is in the closed position covering the top surface of the device main body, and A notch is formed at the tip to expose the operation panel section at the center of the front part.

[0008]

[Function] With the above-described structure, when the document table/recording paper tray is in the closed position, the document table/recording paper tray covers the top surface of the main body of the apparatus and acts as a lid to cover the document insertion opening. In addition, since the operation panel at the center of the front of the device is exposed through a cutout at the tip of the document table and recording paper tray, it is possible to prevent dirt and dust from entering the device. When simply using the machine as a telephone, dialing can be done by operating the operation panel, and there is no need to open the document table/recording paper tray. Also, when the document table/recording paper tray is in the open position, it will extend diagonally upwards behind the recording paper ejection port, so you can use it as a document table or store the recording paper ejected from the paper ejection port. Can be used as a receiving tray,
Moreover, the document table and recording paper tray is long enough to reach almost the front end of the device body when it is in the closed position, so it can be made extremely long without increasing the size of the device body. It is possible to stably support recording paper and original documents, and conversely, if the document table/recording paper tray is shortened, the main body of the apparatus can be made smaller accordingly. Furthermore, when the document table/recording paper tray is in the open position, the notch is located at the center of the upper end, making it easy to set a document leaning against the tray or to take out received recording paper.

[0009]

Embodiment FIG. 1(a) is a schematic perspective view of an information communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the document tray and recording paper tray closed. A schematic perspective view showing the dual recording paper tray in an open state, FIG. 2(a) is similar to FIG.
A schematic cross-sectional view of the information communication device in the state shown in (a), FIG.
b) is a schematic sectional view of the information communication device in the state shown in FIG. 1(b).

In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 11 denotes the main body of the apparatus, which has a document insertion slot 12 approximately at the center of its upper surface, a recording paper output port 13 at the rear end, and an operation panel section 14 at the center of the front part. ing. This operation panel section 14 includes a dial button 1.
4a, a display 14b, and other operating members that are used other than when transmitting originals are also arranged. Here, operation panel section 1
The dial button 14a and the display 14b of No. 4 are
It is arranged so as to be inclined with respect to the apparatus main body 11, specifically, to be inclined upward to the right with respect to the front end of the apparatus main body 11. This arrangement is preferable from an ergonomic point of view because it makes it easier for a right-handed operator to press the dial button 14a. The inclination angle is 15-2
5 degrees is preferred, and 20 degrees is more preferred. Note that if the device is intended for use by a left-handed operator, this angle of inclination will of course be reversed.

Further, various operation buttons 15 used for transmitting originals are arranged on the front top of the main body 11 of the apparatus. This operation button 15 is placed in a position covered by a document table/recording paper tray 21, which will be described later. Inside the apparatus main body 11, there are a transmitter 17 that reads and transmits a document 16 inserted through the document insertion slot 12, and a receiver 1 that records received information on recording paper 18 and discharges it from the recording paper output port 13.
9 is provided, and a manual cutter 20 is provided above the recording paper outlet 13.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a document table/recording paper tray which is attached to the apparatus main body 11 so as to be openable and closable using the vicinity of the recording paper outlet 13 as a fulcrum. This document table/recording paper tray 21 is
As shown in FIG. 1(b) and FIG. 2(b), the recording paper ejection port 13
1(a) and 2.
As shown in (a), it can be opened and closed to the closed position that covers the top surface of the apparatus main body 11, and furthermore, when the document table/recording paper tray 21 is in the closed position, the rear end of the document table/recording paper tray 21 is lower than the recording paper ejection port 13. It is configured so as not to move forward and block the recording paper ejection port 13. The document tray/recording paper tray 21 has a curved shape that fits the top surface of the device main body 11, and has a length that reaches almost the front end of the top surface of the device main body 11. It has an exposed cutout 22. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1(a), when the document table/recording paper tray 21 is placed over the top surface of the main body 11 of the apparatus, the operation panel section 14 at the center of the front part is exposed, but most other parts are exposed. covered. The operation panel section 14 is formed to be slightly raised from its surroundings, and when the document table/recording paper tray 21 is placed around it, the top surface of the tray 21 and the top surface of the operation panel section 14 are flush with each other. It has become. This configuration provides advantages such as good appearance and easy cleaning.

The operation of the information communication device configured as described above will be explained below. If the frequency of reception is low, the document table/recording paper tray 21 is kept in the closed position, as shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 2(a). This results in
Most of the upper surface of the apparatus main body 11, including the document insertion slot 12, is covered by a document table/recording paper tray 21 to prevent dirt, dust, etc. from entering from the outside. Furthermore, since there are no members that protrude above the device, it does not require much space. When receiving in this state, the receiving section 19
The recorded paper 18 is sent out from the paper ejection port 13, but as described above, the document table/recording paper tray 21 is located in front of the paper ejection port 13.
Since it is in an open state, the recording paper can be ejected without any problem. After receiving the information, the operator can cut the ejected recording paper using the manual cutter 20.

When this information communication device is simply used as a telephone, dialing may be performed by operating the operation panel section 14 with the document table/recording paper tray 21 closed. Therefore, there is no need to open the document table/recording paper tray 21, making the operation easy, and the unused operation button 15
Since it is covered with a document tray/recording paper tray 21, there is no possibility of malfunction.

Next, when transmitting, the document table/recording paper tray 21 is opened to the position shown in FIGS. 1(b) and 2(b). At this time, since the user can reach not only the left and right edges of the document table/recording paper tray 21 but also the front edge, the operation of opening the document table/recording paper tray 21 becomes easy. When the document table/recording paper tray 21 is in the open position, the document table/recording paper tray 21 stands diagonally as shown in FIG. 1(b). By placing the original 16a or 16b indicated by the two-dot chain line, the original can be sent through the original insertion slot 12 and transmitted. Here, the document table/recording paper tray 21 is designed to cover almost the entire surface of the apparatus main body 11, so its length is long. Its height is high, so it can stably support large originals, such as B4 size original 16a and A4 size original 16b. Note that a notch 22 is formed at the center of the tip of the document table/recording paper tray 21;
There is no problem with large-sized documents because they can be supported on both sides. On the other hand, by providing the notch 22, it is possible to carry out the setting operation of holding the center of the rear end of the document in your hand, placing it on the document table/recording paper tray 21, and inserting the leading edge into the document insertion slot 12. This makes it easier to set the original.

[0016]Also, even when not transmitting data but receiving frequently, the document tray/recording paper tray 21 can be used as shown in FIG. 2(b).
Leave it open like this. Then, the recording paper 18 discharged from the recording paper discharge port 13 is deposited on the document table/recording paper tray 21. Therefore, it becomes easy to take out the received recording paper. In particular, since the notch 22 is provided, the recording paper in that area can be easily grasped by hand, making it easy to take out.

Note that in the above embodiment, the operation panel section 14
Although the dial button 14a and the display 14b are shown as being arranged diagonally, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and may be arranged horizontally and vertically as conventionally used. Further, the overall shape of the operation panel section 14 and the shape of the corresponding notch 22 are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the shape of the notches 22A, 22B, 22C as shown in FIG. , 22D, 22E
You can also use it as

[0018]

As is clear from the above description, the present invention provides an operation panel section at least in the center of the front of the top surface of the main body of the apparatus, a document insertion slot approximately in the center of the top surface, and a recording paper output port behind the operation panel section. An exit is arranged, and a document table/recording paper tray is placed relative to the main body of the apparatus, with the vicinity of the recording paper ejection port as a fulcrum,
The document table/recording paper tray is attached so as to be openable and closable in an open position extending diagonally upward behind the recording paper ejection port and a closed position covering the top surface of the device main body. It has a length that reaches almost the front end of the top surface of the apparatus main body when it is opened, and a notch is formed at the tip to expose the operation panel section at the center of the front part. By setting it in the closed position, the top surface of the main body of the device can be covered to prevent dirt, dust, etc. from entering, and in this state, it is possible to operate the operation panel section exposed from the notch for communication. In addition, by setting the document table/recording paper tray to the open position, it can be used as a document table or as a tray to receive recording paper ejected from the paper output port. The double recording paper tray can be made longer without increasing the size of the main unit, so it can stably support large recording paper or originals, and the notch makes it possible to set originals leaning against the tray. This has the effect of making it easier to read and take out the received recording paper.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 (a) is a schematic perspective view showing an information communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the document table and recording paper tray closed; FIG. Schematic perspective view shown in open position

2(a) is a schematic sectional view of the information communication device in the state shown in FIG. 1(a); FIG. 2(b) is a schematic sectional view of the information communication device in the state shown in FIG. 1(b);

[Fig. 3] Schematic plan view showing various modifications of the document table and recording paper tray.

[Fig. 4] Schematic perspective view of a conventional information communication device

[Explanation of symbols]

11　Device body 12 Original insertion slot 13 Recording paper outlet 14 Operation panel section 14a Dial button 14b Display 15 Operation button 16, 16a, 16b Manuscript 17 Transmission section 18 Recording paper 19 Receiving section 21　Original table and recording paper tray 22 Notch

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A main body of the apparatus, which includes an operation panel section at least in the center of the front part of the top surface, a document insertion port approximately in the center of the top surface, and a recording paper ejection port behind it, and a fulcrum near the recording paper ejection port. The device has a document tray/recording paper tray that can be opened and closed in an open position extending diagonally upward behind the recording paper ejection port and a closed position covering the top surface of the main body of the apparatus. The tray is characterized in that it has a length that reaches almost the front end of the top surface of the device main body when in the closed position covering the top surface of the device main body, and has a notch that exposes the operation panel section at the center of the front portion. Information and communication equipment.