JPH0724301U - Control panel for subjective optometry system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide an operation panel of a subjective optometry apparatus having excellent operability. [Structure] Operation unit 14 provided with a large number of operation keys 19
The mask cover 22 is attached to the operation key 1, and the mask cover 22 allows operation keys 1 that do not require operation for the intended inspection.
9 is covered up so that only the operation keys 19 that need to be operated can be seen. This apparently reduces the number of operation keys 19, facilitates the operation at the time of inspection, and prevents erroneous operation.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

【Technical field】

 The present invention relates to a control panel for a subjective optometry apparatus having a plurality of operation keys for operating the subjective optometry apparatus.

[0002]

[Background technology]

 The subjective optometry device used to measure the optical value of the eye generally has many eye-related inspection functions such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism axis, and astigmatism. The key allows you to select and execute the desired inspection.

However, in recent years, with the addition of more functions and the improvement of measurement accuracy, the number of operation keys has become extremely large and the operation has become complicated. For that reason, it was often difficult to decide which operation key should be pressed to perform the desired inspection.

In addition, even if the instruction manual describes how to operate the operation keys, the instruction manual itself has an enormous amount of information and the number of sheets, so that it is necessary to perform the intended operation. It was difficult to know which part to look at, and there was a problem that it took a lot of trouble to operate it by referring to the instruction manual. There is also a device called "Easy Manual" in which only the necessary parts of the instruction manual are simply displayed on one piece of paper, but many ophthalmologists and eyeglass stores have inspection devices in the inspection room. As a result, it was not used because it was difficult to store it.

Moreover, even if the operation key to be operated is known, a large number of operation keys are arranged on the operation panel at extremely narrow intervals, and the target operation key is searched from among them. Even that was difficult, and there were many cases where the adjacent operation keys were accidentally operated. Then, if the interval between the operation keys is increased in order to eliminate erroneous operation, the size of the operation panel becomes very large.

[0006]

[Solution]

 Here, the present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and the problem to be solved is to easily know the operation key to be operated to perform the intended inspection. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control panel for a subjective optometry device with excellent operability.

[0007]

[Solution]

 In order to solve such a problem, the feature of the present invention resides in that the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus has an operation section provided with a plurality of operation keys, and the operation panel is provided on the operation section. The mask cover is provided so as to cover a part of the plurality of operation keys and allow operation of the remaining operation keys.

The present invention is also characterized by such an operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus, in which the operation method of the operation keys is displayed on the surface of the mask cover.

Further, the present invention is the operation panel for such a subjective type optometry apparatus, wherein the mask cover is movably attached to a position where some of the operation keys are covered and a position where the operation keys are not covered. What is also featured.

Further, the present invention is the operation panel for such a subjective type optometry apparatus, wherein a switching switch of a function selecting means for switching a function of the operation key is provided between the mask cover and the operation section. What is provided is also a feature.

Further, the present invention is the operation panel for such a subjective optometry apparatus, wherein a plurality of mask covers differ from each other in a portion for covering the operation keys and a portion for permitting the operation of the operation keys. A feature is that it can be selectively arranged on the operation unit.

[0012]

[Action / effect]

 That is, in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus having the structure according to the present invention, the operation keys which do not need to be operated for the intended inspection are covered by the mask cover to make the operation necessary. Only the operation keys can be recognized by the examiner.

Therefore, apparently, the number of operation keys is extremely reduced, the operability can be dramatically improved, and erroneous operation can be advantageously prevented.

In addition, in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 2, in the mask cover for covering the operation keys that do not need to be operated when performing the intended inspection, a display space is provided on the surface thereof. Since it is easy to secure it, by displaying the operating method on the surface of the mask cover, the operating method becomes easy to understand, and further superior operability can be advantageously achieved.

Further, in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to the third aspect, since the mask cover can be easily arranged on the operation section and removed from the operation section, the usual operation is possible. Even special operation keys that are rarely used for inspection have the advantage that they can be used immediately if necessary by removing the mask cover from the operation part.

Further, in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 4, since one operation key has a plurality of functions and the functions can be appropriately switched and operated, the operation keys are actually used. The number above can be reduced and the operation panel can be downsized. However, in such an operation panel, since the changeover switch is provided between the mask cover and the operation section, the operation key has the intended function by disposing the mask cover on the operation section. As a result, the operability can be improved and erroneous operation can be effectively prevented.

Furthermore, in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 5, a mask cover for covering operation levers that do not need to be operated is prepared for each target type of inspection, and Among these, the mask cover can be selected and used according to the intended type of examination, so that the operability in various examinations by the subjective optometry apparatus can be advantageously improved.

[0018]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, FIGS. 1 to 3 schematically show an embodiment of a control panel for a subjective optometry apparatus having a structure according to the present invention. The operation panel 10 has a display unit 12 on the upper portion and an operation unit 14 on the lower portion.

The display unit 12 is provided with a large number of indicator lamp groups 16 and a display device 18 such as an arc tube, which displays the operating state of the subjective optometry apparatus and the examination result. It has become so.

Further, the operation unit 14 is provided with an operation key group 20 including a large number of push-button operation keys 19. By operating an appropriate one of the operation keys 19, the subjective optometry apparatus. It is designed to control the operation of the main body and perform the desired inspection. In this embodiment, the operation key group 20 is composed of 80 operation keys 19, but the number of operation keys and the function of each operation key are not limited, and therefore, the operation keys of each operation key are not limited. Descriptions of functions and the like are omitted.

Further, the operation panel 10 is equipped with a sheet-shaped mask cover 22 having a size capable of covering the operation section 14 substantially entirely, and is provided upright at the upper left corner of the operation section 14. The support pin 24 is rotatably supported around the support pin 24. Then, by being rotated around the support pin 24, it is possible to move to a position deviated from the operation portion 14 as shown in FIG. 1 and a position on the operation portion 14 as shown in FIG. It is said that. The mask cover 22 may be made of metal, resin, or the like.

Further, in the mask cover 22, an appropriate number (13 in this embodiment) of operation windows 26 are respectively placed on appropriate operation keys 19 when they are positioned on the operation section 14. It is pierced at the location. As a result, when the mask cover 22 is rotated around the support pin 24 and is positioned on the operation portion 14, only the operation key 19 provided at a position corresponding to the operation window 26 is operated through the operation window 26. The operation keys 19 are visible from the outside, and the other operation keys 19 are covered with a mask cover 22 so as to be invisible from the outside.

The position where the operation window 26 is formed is determined according to the intended type of inspection. Specifically, the operation windows 26 are formed at the positions corresponding to the operation keys 19 that need to be operated in the intended inspection.

With the mask cover 22 positioned on the operation section 14, the operation keys 19 visible from the outside through the operation window 26 can be operated by fingers or the like through the operation window 26. It is said that. If the mask cover 22 is made of a hard material, it is possible to completely prevent the operation of the operation keys 19 covered by the mask cover 22.

Further, in the mask cover 22, an operation procedure manual 28 is displayed on the surface of the portion that covers the operation keys 19 (the portion where the operation window 26 is not provided). The operation procedure manual 28 simply shows the operation method of the operation keys 19 necessary for the intended inspection, and a description such as a conventional "simple manual" can be adopted, for example. .

That is, in the operation panel 10 having such a structure, the mask cover 22 is moved and positioned on the operation portion 14 at the time of the inspection, so that the operation panel 10 is required for the inspection. Since only the operation keys 19 are visible and the number of operation keys 19 is apparently reduced, the operability can be dramatically improved, and erroneous operation can be prevented.

In addition, in the operation panel 10, even if the arrangement interval of the operation keys 19 is narrowed, the operation keys 19 that do not require operation are covered with the mask cover 22 to prevent erroneous operation. It is possible to make the operation panel 10 compact by sufficiently narrowing the arrangement interval.

Moreover, in the operation panel 10 of the present embodiment, the operation manual 28 is displayed on the surface of the mask cover 22, and by operating the operation key 19 according to the description of the operation manual 28, the purpose is Since it is possible to carry out the inspection, the operability can be further improved.

Further, in the operation panel 10 of the present embodiment, the mask cover 22 is covered with the mask cover 22 because it is easily removed from the operation portion 14 by the rotational movement around the support pins 24. The special operation key 19 which is rarely used in the normal inspection has an advantage that it can be used immediately if necessary.

Next, an operation panel 30 for a subjective eye examination apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, members and parts having the same structures as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

That is, in the operation panel 30 of the present embodiment, the operation section 14 is provided with the operation key group 20 composed of 46 operation keys 19. Further, a changeover switch 32 is arranged in the central portion of the leftmost column of the operation key group 20. The changeover switch 32 is a switch of function selecting means for changing over the function of each operation key 19, and the function of each operation key 19 is different depending on whether the changeover switch 32 is pressed or not. Has been done.

Further, a mask cover 22 capable of covering the entire operation portion 14 is attached to the operation panel 30 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge 34 with respect to a left end edge portion of the operation portion 14. ing. That is, when the mask cover 22 is opened and closed by the hinge 34, the mask cover 22 is displaced from the operation portion 14 as shown in FIG. 4 and the operation portion 14 on the operation portion 14 as shown in FIG. It can be moved to and from the position.

Further, the mask cover 22 is integrally provided with operation projections 36 projecting in a hemispherical shape on both front and back surfaces at positions corresponding to the respective operation keys 19 which are required to be operated in the intended inspection. Has been formed. Then, when the mask cover 22 is positioned on the operation section 14, the operation protrusion 36 is brought into contact with the operation key 19 on the back surface side of the mask cover 22, and is also exposed on the front surface side of the mask cover 22. By projecting inward, it can be seen that there is an operating part there.

That is, in the state where the mask cover 22 is positioned on the operation portion 14, the operation key 19 with which the operation protrusion 36 is brought into contact can be visually recognized from the outside and the operation protrusion 36 must be pressed. It can be operated by. In this embodiment, the mask cover 22 is made of a material having a certain degree of flexibility so that the operation keys 19 can be operated.

Further, on the mask cover 22, at a position corresponding to the changeover switch 32 of the operation unit 14, a switch push rod 38 protruding to the rear surface side is provided upright. The switch push rod 38 pushes the changeover switch 32 only when the mask cover 22 is closed. That is, the changeover switch 32 is switched between the open state and the closed state of the mask cover 22 to change the function of each operation key 19.

Therefore, in the operation panel 30 of the present embodiment having the above-described structure, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment in the same manner, and of course, the changeover switch 32 is used to perform each operation. Since it is possible to give the keys 19 two types of functions, it is possible to reduce the number of operation keys, which further increases the operation unit 14 and the operation panel 30. It can be downsized.

In addition, in this embodiment, the operation key 19 is automatically switched to the intended function by opening / closing the mask cover 22, which improves operability and advantageously prevents erroneous operation. It can be done.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, these are literal examples, and the present invention should not be construed as being limited to such specific examples.

For example, it is possible to position the mask cover on the operation part by a sliding operation or an attaching / detaching operation.

Further, a plurality of mask covers are provided corresponding to a plurality of types of inspections, in which the operation window 26, the operation protrusion 36, etc. are provided at the positions of the operation keys that need to be operated in each inspection, It is also possible to selectively dispose them on the operation unit according to the intended inspection.

Further, the specific structure of the operation panel 10, for example, the positions and sizes of the display unit 12 and the operation unit 14, the number of operation keys 19 and the arrangement form are not limited in any way, and can be changed appropriately. It can be done.

Although not listed one by one, the present invention can be carried out in variously modified, modified, improved, etc. modes based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, and such an embodiment is also applicable. However, it goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a control panel for a subjective eye examination apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a moving state of a mask cover in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram corresponding to a III-III section in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a control panel for a subjective eye examination apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a plan view showing a moving state of a mask cover in the operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus shown in FIG.

6 is a schematic view corresponding to a section taken along line VI-VI in FIG.

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An operation panel for a subjective optometry apparatus having an operation section provided with a plurality of operation keys, the operation panel being provided on the operation section so as to cover a part of the plurality of operation keys and to leave the rest. An operation panel for a subjective optometry apparatus, which is provided with a mask cover that allows the operation keys of the above. 2. The operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an operation method of the operation keys is displayed on the surface of the mask cover. 3. The operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mask cover is movably attached to a position where a part of the operation key is covered and a position where the mask cover is not covered. 4. The subjective optometry apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a change-over switch of a function selecting means for changing over the function of the operation key, which is provided between the mask cover and the operation section. Operation panel. 5. A plurality of mask covers which are different from each other in a portion for covering the operation keys and a portion for permitting the operation of the operation keys to be selectively arranged on the operation portion. The operation panel for the subjective optometry apparatus according to any one of 4 above.