JPH0623054U - Structure of the handle of the image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a handle device for an image forming apparatus that improves workability when lifting and transporting the image forming apparatus, maintains the weight balance as a whole, and is highly safe. Another object of the present invention is to make the handle of the image forming apparatus also serve as a fixed leg of the image forming apparatus so as to reduce the cost of the entire image forming apparatus. In an image forming apparatus provided with a grip portion for lifting an image forming apparatus, a multi-stage multi-handle gripping apparatus having two or more sets having different heights is formed at a target position in the image forming apparatus.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a handle portion for lifting an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a printer, etc., and more particularly, to improvement of a carrying handle and a fixing leg of the image forming apparatus.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, an image forming apparatus such as an electrophotographic copying machine has a heavy weight, and the image forming apparatus is manually operated in consideration of convenience of lifting and transportation when the image forming apparatus is newly installed or the installation location is changed. A handle is provided for lifting. However, since the conventional grip portion is fixedly positioned, the height of the grip cannot be changed. Therefore, when the handles are fixed at the same height on both sides of the device facing each other, and when two people lift and carry the handles, if there is a large difference in height between them or when stairs or slopes are used. When carrying an inclined passage such as, the device leans to one side, and the weight is too heavy in one direction, which deteriorates the workability of lifting and carrying. Moreover, if the weight balance during transportation is significantly disturbed, there is a risk that the worst situation such as damage to the equipment and injury to workers may occur. Furthermore, these handles are often used only for lifting and transportation, and are useless except for lifting and transportation, and because of their structure, they have no other effective use, so that the entire image forming apparatus cannot be used. It was a cause of high cost. For example, it has been proposed to form a handle inside the sheet discharge port and inside the sheet feed port of the image forming apparatus (Publication No. 63-137350), but it was not satisfactory.

As described above, in the handle of the above-described conventional image forming apparatus, when the image forming apparatus is lifted and carried by two persons, there is a large difference in height between them, or when carrying an inclined passage such as stairs or slopes. However, there was a problem in that when tilted, it leaned to one side and the weight was applied too much in one direction, deteriorating the workability of lifting and carrying. Furthermore, as a result, if the weight balance as a whole is severely compromised, there is a risk that it may result in a fatal accident resulting in a fatal accident. Furthermore, these gripping devices are often used only for lifting and carrying, and are useless except for lifting and carrying, and they are not effectively used for other purposes, which increases the cost of the entire image forming apparatus. There was a problem that caused it.

[0004]

[The purpose of the device]

 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and improves the workability when lifting and transporting the image forming apparatus, maintains the weight balance as a whole, and has a high safety of the handle apparatus of the image forming apparatus. The purpose is to provide. Another object of the present invention is to make the handle of the image forming apparatus and the fixed leg of the image forming apparatus also serve as a lower cost for the entire image forming apparatus.

[0005]

[Constitution of device]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image forming apparatus having a handle portion for lifting the image forming apparatus, wherein a plurality of carrying handle portions having different height positions are provided on the outer walls facing each other of the image forming apparatus. The carrying handles on the outer walls that are arranged in stages and face each other are in a relative positional relationship with each other.The handle device is a handle arm that is detachably inserted into a hole formed in the image forming apparatus. The handle arm is fixed near the bottom of the image forming apparatus to serve as a fixed leg, and the hole also serves as a carrying handle insertion opening and a fixed leg insertion opening.

[0006]

[Action]

 The handle 2 and the handle arm 5 of the handle device of the image forming apparatus configured as described above are formed at different height positions on the opposing outer walls of the image forming apparatus, and the handle 2 and the handle arm 5 are provided on the opposing outer walls. Since the carrying handles are configured so as to be in a target positional relationship with each other, when the image forming apparatus 1 is lifted and carried, it is possible to easily select a handle having a height that is most easy to carry, such as stairs. The image forming apparatus 1 is kept horizontal even when it is moved up and down, the workability when lifting and transporting is good, the weight balance as a whole is maintained, and a handle device of the image forming apparatus having high safety is provided. You will be able to. Further, since the handle 2 and the handle arm 5 of the handle device of the image forming apparatus are a multi-stage multi-set of two or more sets having different heights, a fixed leg of the image forming apparatus, a hook for hooking an article such as equipment, and a caster. Since it also serves as a handle for moving the image forming apparatus and a table on which originals and the like are placed, it is possible to effectively use the space of the entire image forming apparatus and to reduce the cost. In addition, the number of insertion holes is reduced by making it serve as both a handle insertion hole for transportation and an insertion hole for fixed legs, which enables effective use of the space of the entire image forming apparatus and lower costs. Can be

[0007]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 (a) and 1 (b) are an external perspective view of an image forming apparatus to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied and an enlarged side sectional view of a portion AA. In FIG. 1, in order to lift the image forming apparatus 1, two steps of an upper handle 2a, which is a carrying handle, and a lower handle 2b having a different height from the upper handle 2a are provided on the right outer cover 3a of the image forming apparatus 1. Is carried on the left exterior cover 3b corresponding to the right exterior bar 3a of the image forming apparatus 1 in the form of an upper handle 2a which is a carrying handle and a lower handle 2b having a height different from that of the upper handle 2a. The handle portion is formed at the target position. Therefore, if necessary, when the upper handle 2a of the carrying handle portion and the lower handle 2b having a different height are lifted and carried by the two image forming apparatuses, the front or rear or By properly using the sloping passages such as stairs and slopes before and after transportation, the workability when lifting and transporting is good and the weight balance as a whole can be maintained. In this embodiment, the two-stage and two-set carrying handle portions have been described, but if necessary, each exterior side cover 3, that is, the front exterior cover 3c and the back exterior cover 3d, the upper exterior cover 3e and the lower exterior cover 3f, or A combination of these may be used as a multi-stage, multi-set handle for carrying.

FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view showing a specific structure of each handle, and a hole O for forming an upper handle 2a or a lower handle 2b is formed to the extent that a hand can be inserted into the outer cover 3, and the upper handle 2a is formed. 2a or the lower handle 2b is provided with a step -4 along the inner upper edge of each hole O. Therefore, for example, it is possible to insert the hand through the hole of the upper handle 2a or the lower handle 2b, hook the finger on the stay 4, and lift and carry the image forming apparatus as described above.

Next, FIGS. 2A and 2B are configuration diagrams of a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2A is an image forming apparatus to which the carrying handle of the second embodiment is applied. A perspective view, (b) is a BB sectional view. In FIG. 2 (a), in the image forming apparatus 1, the right outer cover 3a and the left outer cover 3b are inserted with the U-shaped handle arm 5 which is a handle part for easy attachment and detachment. A mouth 6 is provided. That is, both ends of the integral handle arm 5a, which is a carrying handle, are easily attached to and detached from the upper left handle insertion opening 6a1 and the upper right handle insertion opening 6a2 on the upper stage of the right exterior cover 3a of the image forming apparatus 1. There is. Although not shown, the other integrated handle arm 5b can be easily attached to and detached from the left outer cover 3b corresponding to the right outer cover 3a of the image forming apparatus 1 in the same manner with respect to two sets of two stepped handle insertion openings having different heights. It is installed. It goes without saying that, in this embodiment as well, similar to the embodiment of FIG. 1 described above, a multi-stage, multi-set carrying handle can be used.

In the enlarged cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 (b), a hole for the handle insertion port 6 is formed in the exterior cover 3 to the extent that the end of the handle arm 5 is inserted, and the end of the handle arm 5 is inserted into the handle insertion port 6. By inserting the portion, the handle arm 5 can be manually gripped and the image forming apparatus can be lifted and carried by the force in the arrow direction. It is also easy to remove the handle arm 5 by a force in the direction opposite to the arrow direction after the carrying work is completed. The stay 4 located on the inner side of the insertion port 6 also serves as a locking member for locking the end portion of the handle arm 5 and a fall prevention member.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3A is an external view of an image forming apparatus to which the carrying handle of the third embodiment is applied, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a carrying handle portion. FIG. 3 (a) shows an example in which the integrated handle arm 5a described in FIG. 2 (a) is divided into a right exterior left handle arm 5a1 and a right exterior right handle arm 5a2 as shown in the figure. There is. After carrying out the work, by removing each handle arm, the protrusions will disappear when the equipment is installed, and there will be no obstacle.

In FIG. 3B, after the work of lifting and carrying the image forming apparatus 1 is completed, the grip arm 5 is fixed to the stay 4 substantially integrated with the image forming apparatus 1 with the fixing screw 7. May be. The handle 5 can be used as a substitute for a hook for hooking up equipment or the like of the image forming apparatus or as a handle for moving the image forming apparatus 1 having a caster 9 on the base 8 of the apparatus body. Furthermore, the plate 15 can be placed on the handle arm 5 fixed to the apparatus and used as a table for placing originals and the like.

FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are configuration explanatory views of a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 (a) is a perspective view of a carrying handle, and FIG. 4 (b) is a side sectional view. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 (a), the U-shaped handle arm 5 is divided into a pair of insertion arm portions 10 and U-shaped arm portions 11 so that the lengths can be varied by sliding them. Then, the length of the handle arm 5 can be changed. FIG. 4 (b) shows an example of the above-mentioned length varying mechanism, in which a plurality of screw holes 12 are provided in the inserting arm portion 10 and the arm portion 11 of the handle arm 5 so that the fixing screw 13 has a convenient length. Fix with. A pin (not shown) may be used instead of the fixing screw 13.

5A and 5B show a fifth embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 5A is an external view of an image forming apparatus to which the carrying handle of the present invention is applied, and FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part structure of the handle part. In this embodiment, the handle arm 5 shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) is fixed near the bottom of the image forming apparatus so that it also serves as a fixed leg. That is, with respect to a common handle insertion port 6 that penetrates both the outer cover 3 and a portion 8a where the end of the bottom base 8 of the image forming apparatus 1 is bent downward, both ends of the handle arm 5 which are turned upside down are provided. Since it is inserted and then fixed by the fixing screw 7, the carrying handle of the image forming apparatus 1 can also serve as a fixing leg. In this case, the casters 9 are separated from the floor 14 and cannot be moved using the casters.

FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention, which is another embodiment in which the carrying handle of FIG. 4 also serves as a fixed leg. In this embodiment, the handle arm 5 is inserted into the handle insertion port 6 of the base 8 of the image forming apparatus 1 side by side with the caster 9 and the insertion arm 10 is turned upside down and fixed by the fixing screw 7. The carrying handle of the image forming apparatus 1 can also serve as a fixed leg. The casters 9 in this case are separated from the floor 14. Further, the length of the insertion arm 10 or the arm portion 11 of the above-mentioned handle arm 5 can be adjusted and fixed by the fixing screw 13 or replaced with another length, and the height of the image forming apparatus 1 can be changed. Can be easily changed as needed.

[0016]

[Effect of device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, two or more sets of multi-stage transport handles having different heights are formed on the opposing outer walls of the image forming apparatus in a symmetrical positional relationship. Since the handle 2 or the handle arm 5 is provided, it is possible to easily select the most suitable handle height when the image forming apparatus 1 is lifted and transported. As a result, it is possible to select and use handles with different height positions even when transporting steps, etc., so that the image forming apparatus 1 can be kept horizontal and the workability when lifting and transporting is good, and the overall operation as a whole. It is possible to provide a handle for carrying the image forming apparatus, which maintains the weight balance and is highly safe. Furthermore, since the handle arm 5 of the carrying handle of the image forming apparatus is a multi-stage multi-set of two or more sets having different heights, the fixed legs of the image forming apparatus, hooks for hooking things such as equipment, images with casters. Since it also serves as a handle for moving the forming apparatus and a table for placing originals, it is possible to effectively use the space of the entire image forming apparatus and reduce the cost. Further, since it serves as both a carrying handle insertion port and a fixed leg insertion port, and the number of insertion ports is reduced, it is possible to effectively use the space of the entire image forming apparatus and reduce the cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

1A and 1B are a perspective view of a carrying handle portion of an image forming apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention, and an enlarged side sectional view of a portion AA.

2A and 2B are a perspective view and an enlarged side sectional view of a BB portion of a carrying handle portion of an image forming apparatus showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3B are a perspective view and a side sectional view of a main portion of a carrying handle portion of an image forming apparatus showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

4A and 4B are an enlarged perspective view and a side sectional view of a main part of a carrying handle of an image forming apparatus showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

5A and 5B are a front view and an enlarged side sectional view of a main portion of a carrying handle portion of an image forming apparatus showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged side sectional view of a main part of a carrying handle portion of an image forming apparatus showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Image forming apparatus, 2 ... Handle, 2a ... Upper handle, 2b ... Lower handle, 3 ... Exterior cover, 3a
... Right exterior cover, 3b ... Left exterior cover, 3c
..Front exterior covers, 3d ... Back exterior covers, 3e ...
・ Upper exterior cover, 3f ... Lower exterior cover, 4 ... Stay, 5 ... Handle arm, 5a ... Integrated handle arm, 5a1 ... Right exterior left handle arm, 5a2 ... Right exterior Right handle arm, 6 ... Handle insertion port, 6a1 ...
・ Upper left handle insertion port, 6a2 ・ ・ ・ Upper right handle insertion port, 6b1 ・ ・ ・ Lower left handle insertion port, 6b2 ・ ・ ・ Lower right handle insertion port, 7 ・ ・ ・ Fixing screw, 8 ・ ・ ・ Base, 9 ... Caster, 10 ... Insert arm part,
11 ... Arm part, 12 ... Screw hole, 13 ... Fixing screw, 14 ... Floor, 15 ... Plate.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An image forming apparatus having a handle portion for lifting an image forming apparatus, wherein a plurality of carrying handle portions each having a different height position are arranged on outer walls of the image forming apparatus which face each other so as to face each other. The structure of the handle portion of the image forming apparatus, wherein the respective transport handles on the outer wall are in a relative positional relationship with each other. 2. The carrying handle is a handle arm that is detachably inserted into a hole formed in the image forming apparatus, and the handle arm is fixed by being fixed near the bottom of the image forming apparatus. 2. The device also serves as a leg.
The structure of the handle portion of the image forming apparatus described. 3. The structure of the handle portion of the image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the hole serves as both a carrying handle insertion opening and a fixed leg insertion opening.