JPH0620195Y2 - Optical information input unit storage device - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a storage device for storing a pen-type (that is, hand-held operation type) optical information input unit provided in, for example, a multifunctional facsimile device.

(Prior Art) Recent multifunctional facsimile machines have become multifunctional, and those having an interface for connecting to an external device have disappeared. A harness is provided for connection to an external device, and this harness generally includes a power supply line that supplies power to the external device at the same time when the power of the main unit is turned on, and the signal line is also active. Has become. Therefore, if the harness is accidentally pulled or stepped on, the harness is not only damaged but also there is a risk of electric shock to the operator.

(Purpose of the Invention) The present invention is intended to solve the above problems. When the external connection device is not used, even if the main body device is operating, the electrical connection to the external device is completely disconnected. According to the present invention, power is supplied to the optical information input section and signal lines are connected only when the optical information input section is used. The optical information input section is detached so that it can be connected to other similar devices.

(Structure) In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a holder for holding a pen-type optical information input section detachably connected to a main body device through a connector, and a pen-type optical information inserted in the holder. Switch knob supporting the vicinity of the front end of the physical information input unit so as to protect the front end reading unit, and when the pen type optical information input unit is pushed, supply and disconnection of power supply to the pen type optical information input unit It is composed of a push switch with a lock mechanism whose contacts are switched so that signal lines are connected and disconnected.

According to the above configuration, when the optical information input unit is not used, it is possible to prevent the supply of power source power and the connection of the signal line. Therefore, reduction of power consumption, prevention of electric shock to the operator, and harmful radio wave It is possible to prevent radiation.

Also, when the optical information input unit is not required in the device itself, it can be separated from the connector unit and connected to another device of the same type, and at that time, the push switch with a lock mechanism that switches the contacts is used By cutting off the power supply to the input unit in advance, when the main body device is a facsimile device, it is possible to prevent the generation of noise that adversely affects the image information being transmitted.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First,
FIG. 2 shows a facsimile apparatus 1 as a main body apparatus and a pen-type barcode scanner 2 attached to the facsimile apparatus 1, and a storage section 3 for the barcode scanner is provided in a part of the operation panel 4. Reference numeral 5 is a cable for connecting the facsimile device 1 and the barcode scanner 2. A power line and a signal line pass through this cable 5, and in the conventional device,
When the power of the facsimile machine of the main body was turned on, the power was also supplied to the bar code scanner through the power line at the same time.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, in which 6 is a scanner holder installed in the housing 3, 7 is a switch knob for supporting the vicinity of the tip of the barcode scanner, 8 is a spring, and 9 is a substrate. With the push switch fixed to 10, the contact is switched when the switch knob 7 is pushed down.
Reference numeral 11 denotes a connector fixed to the board 10 to which the cable 5 is connected.

FIG. 3 shows the details of the scanner storage section.
The scanner holder 6 is provided with a hole into which the barcode scanner 2 is inserted, and a switch knob 7 for supporting the vicinity of the leading end of the inserted barcode scanner 2 is arranged below the scanner holder 6 so as to protect the leading end reading portion of the inserted barcode scanner 2. ing. The switch knob 7 is connected to a push switch 9 via a spring 8. When the bar code scanner 2 is pushed, the switch knob 7 is pushed down and the push switch 9 operates as shown in FIG. 3 (b). . The push switch 9 has a lock mechanism (not shown) and maintains the state until the lock is released.

FIG. 4 shows the connection state of the push switch 9. The signal name of the circuit is RS, which is a general-purpose interface.
Although the signal name of 232C is described, since this bar code scanner itself is dedicated to FAX, unnecessary signals are deleted and the signal lines are reduced as a so-called non-standard interface. In FIG. 4, the push switch 9 is pushed, and the power supply line and the signal line are connected to the bar code scanner 2 from the main body device. Therefore, the barcode scanner 2 is ready for use.

In such a configuration, when the bar code scanner 2 is not used, the switch knob 7 is brought close to the scanner holder 6 and the power supply line and the signal line are cut off. By pushing, the switch knob 7 is pushed down and the push switch 9 is operated to connect the power supply line and the signal line.

(Effect of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, the power supply line and the signal line are cut off when the optical information input section is not used, so that the interface cable can be protected and the operator can be prevented from receiving an electric shock. This improves safety and saves electricity.

Also, when the optical information input unit is not necessary in the device itself, it can be detached from the connector unit and connected to another device of the same type, and at that time, a push switch with a lock mechanism that switches contacts is used. Therefore, even when the optical information input unit is taken out from the storage device, the power line is kept disconnected, and it is possible to prevent the generation of noise that adversely affects the image information being transmitted in the facsimile apparatus.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a main body device to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory diagram of the same embodiment, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the connection circuit of a push switch. 2 ... Bar code scanner, 5 ... Cable, 6 ... Scanner holder, 7 ... Switch knob, 8 ... Spring, 9 ... Push switch, 10 ... Board, 11 ... Connector.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A holder for holding a pen-type optical information input section detachably connected to a main body device through a connector,
A switch knob for supporting the tip reading part of the pen type optical information input section inserted in the holder so as to protect the tip side reading section, and the pen type optical information when the pen type optical information input section is pushed. An optical information input unit accommodating device, comprising: a push switch with a lock mechanism whose contacts are switched so as to supply and disconnect power to the information input unit and connect and disconnect signal lines.