JPH09139804A - Personal type electronic input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify handling and to eliminate jam by straightly ejecting a flexible medium to be read through a 2nd section without curling it but curling a stiff medium to be read through a 1st section and ejecting it in the direction different from paper feeding direction. SOLUTION: A notch is provided at the center of a medium ejection guide plate 51 provided on the paper ejection side of an image reading medium, and a comparatively flexible original such as government postcard or business card is straightly ejected through the notch part (2nd section) toward the oblique downside without being curled. A stiff original 19 is curled at a curled section 51a (1st section) and ejected while being guided to the oblique upside. Thus, the original 19 can be smoothly ejected without being jammed near the outlet. In this case, the notch part (2nd section) can be provided anywhere excepting for the center of ejection guide plate 51 and may be provided eccentrically to one side depending on the configuration as well.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal electronic input device which is capable of reading an image, inputting handwriting, and the like, being easy to carry and move, and easy to handle, which is small and lightweight. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, handy type electronic input devices which are convenient to carry have become widespread, and various types are available.
Among them, there is also a system including an image scanner (image reading device) for reading an image and a display device for processing and displaying image information read by the image scanner. As a system in this case, the display and the image scanner are separated and generally used by being connected to each other by a cable.

[0003]

However, the handy type is required to be maneuverable by taking advantage of its miniaturization. Therefore, in addition to being small and lightweight so that it can be moved conveniently, it is also required to have excellent operability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to make a display unit (display unit) and an image reading unit (image scanner) integrated into a compact and lightweight device, but to operate the same. An object of the present invention is to provide a personal-type electronic input device which has excellent properties and can discharge a read original without jamming. Further, other objects will be clarified sequentially in the contents described below.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a paper feed port into which a medium to be read is inserted, and a sensor section for reading an image on the medium to be read inserted from the paper feed port. A driving roller for feeding the medium to be read to the sheet discharge port side while pressing the medium to be read to the sensor unit, a driving unit having a motor for rotating the driving roller, and the reading medium fed to the sheet discharge port. And an image reading unit having a guide plate for guiding the sheet in a predetermined direction, and is different from the direction in which the leading end of the medium to be read sent to the paper discharge port is fed to the guide plate. A curled first portion for bending and discharging in a direction;
A second portion is provided for ejecting the leading end of the reading medium in a direction extended by a substantially straight line with respect to the feeding direction.

According to this, the medium to be read, which has a relatively high waist, such as a postcard or a business card, can be discharged straight through the second portion without curling, and the medium having no waist can be the first medium. The part can be curled and discharged in a direction different from the direction in which the paper is fed. Therefore, according to the medium to be read, it is possible to eject the medium in a direction suitable for the medium.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 4 to 7 show an example of an embodiment of a personal electronic input device to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device in use, and FIG. 6 is a side view of the apparatus shown in a state, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the apparatus shown in a non-used state, and FIG. 7 is a side view of the apparatus shown in a non-used state.

4 to 7, the electronic input device 1 has a display portion 2 having a display surface 4 which also serves as a pen-touch input surface on the front side, and a display portion 2 which is connected to one end portion (lower end portion) of the display portion 2. And an image reading section (image scanner section) 3 provided in the same manner, which are assembled and integrated by sharing one casing 5.
The display surface 4 here is a sheet-shaped transparent coordinate reading tablet 4b on the liquid crystal display 4a.
It has a structure in which layers are arranged. The structure itself is well known. For example, when the input pen 7 is brought into contact with the tablet 4b, its position is input and various data, handwritten characters, images, etc. are immediately displayed on the liquid crystal display 4a. it can.

Further, on the peripheral surface of the casing 5, an input pen holder 8 for accommodating an unused input pen 7 is provided on the upper surface in addition to the power switch knob 6, and on the rear surface, the upper side of the casing 5 is provided. Is provided with a stand 9 for lifting, tilting up, and leaning against. The stand 9 can be folded and stored in the back when the electronic input device 1 is not used,
When pulled out, the casing 5 can be held in a leaning state. Further, by changing the leaning position of the stand 9, the leaning angle of the casing 5 can also be changed, and by this angle adjustment, the display surface 4 can be adjusted to a position that matches the line of sight of the operator. FIG.
5 and 6 show a state in which the stand 9 is pulled out and the casing 5 is leaned against it, and FIGS. 6 and 7 show a state in which the stand 9 is stored and the casing 5 is laid down horizontally for storage. .

Further, on the peripheral surface of the casing 5, on one side surface (the left side surface when viewed from the front), as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the light and shade of characters and pictures displayed on the liquid crystal display 4a. A contrast adjustment knob 10 for adjusting the brightness, a brightness adjustment knob 11 for adjusting the brightness of the sidelight of the liquid crystal display 4a, a power jack 12, and various connectors for connecting to an external device such as a printer. An openable / closable cover 13 is provided for normally closing the open portion. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, for example, a magneto-optical disk drive 14 and an eject button 15 are provided on the other side of the casing 5 (on the right side when viewed from the front). A release button 16 that allows pop-up to the usable position of the image reading unit 3 is provided. Then, the magneto-optical disk drive 14 has an MO
Data can be written and read by inserting a diskette (not shown).

In addition, on the display unit 2, a part of the display unit 2 is entirely displayed on the display surface 4 on the front side on which the document 19 is placed and slid.
The paper guide portion 20 that is raised above the paper guide portion 20 to form a step 21a between the display surface 4 and the display surface 4 (hereinafter, this step portion is referred to as a "guide regulation portion 21a"). It is formed on both the left and right sides. The stepped portion of the guide regulation portion 21a is such that movements on both the left and right sides of the document 19 can be regulated, and is about 1 to 1.5.
Millimeters. In addition, at a place where the paper guide portion 20 is formed, the operator can display the display surface 4 on a desk or the like.
When grasping the casing 5 by hand to change the direction of
The easy-to-grasp position is selected. In addition, the surface of the paper guide portion 20 is frosted so that fingerprints and the like are not noticeable even when the paper guide portion 20 is held by hand. Furthermore, the guide regulation portion 21a
In order to easily guide the document 19 between the left and right guide regulating portions 21a, 21a, the upper portion 21b is curved outward with a gentle arc to widen the entrance side (upper side), and thereafter. Is gradually narrowed, and when it is narrowed to a predetermined width, it is formed to have the same width. On the other hand, the lower part of the guide regulation portion 21a is the image reading unit 3
It extends to just before the paper feed port 18.

As a result, in the electronic input device 1, the casing 5 is leaned against the casing as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the image reading unit 3 is popped up as will be described later, and the left and right guide regulating portions 21a are fixed. When the document 19 is placed on the display surface 4 from above and slid, the document 19 moves downward (to the image reading unit 3 side). Further, when it comes to both guide regulating portions 21a, both ends thereof are regulated by the guide regulating portions 21a and guided to the image reading unit 3.
The original document 19 thus guided to the image reading unit 3 is further guided into the image reading unit 3 through the paper feed port 18, and the image reading unit 3
After the image information is read inside, it can be discharged from below the image reading unit 3.

Next, the structure of the image reading unit 3 will be described. The image reading unit 3 is arranged in the casing 5 on the lower end side of the display unit 2 so as to be adjacent to the display unit 2. 8 to 10 show the internal structure of the image reading unit 3, FIG. 8 is a side view showing a part of the image reading unit 3 in a cut state, and FIG. 9 is a side view showing a part of the image reading unit 3 shown in a non-use state. FIGS. 10 and 10 show a state in which the cover 17 attached to the image reading unit 3 with the outer side of the image reading unit 3 extended to the peripheral edge of the paper feed port 18 and the casing 5 are removed. It is a schematic plan view shown.

8 to 10, reference numeral 22 is a fixed plate fixedly attached to the inside of the bottom surface of the casing 5 on the display unit 2 side, and fixed side plates are attached to the left and right ends of the fixed plate 22. 23a and 23b respectively project upward,
Also, it is attached in a state of being extended in the front-back direction. A rod 26 is rotatably attached between the fixed side plate 23a and the fixed side plate 23b via resin gear bodies 24 and 25. The gear body 24
A part of each of the gears 25 and 25 is interposed between the side plate 23a and the rod 26 to function as a bearing, the gear body 24 is provided with the gear 24a, and the gear body 25 has the gear 2a.
5a and gear 25b are formed integrally.

Reference numerals 27a and 27b denote movable side plates holding the image reading body 3A of the image reading unit 3. Of these, the movable side plate 27a is provided corresponding to the fixed side plate 23a, and the movable side plate 27b is provided corresponding to the fixed side plate 23b. Further, the movable side plate 27a and the movable side plate 27b are symmetrical with each other, and one end side of each of the movable side plate 27a and the movable side plate 27b is rotatably attached to the fixed side plates 23a and 23b through a pivot 28, and the other end side is for image reading The body 3A is attached so as to be movable integrally. Furthermore, between the movable side plate 27a and the fixed side plate 23a, and between the movable side plate 27b and the fixed side plate 23.
A pop-up mechanism having a spring means composed of a tension spring 29 and a winding spring 30 is interposed between the pop-up mechanism and b. Of these, the tension spring 29 is
One end side thereof is fixed to the movable side plate (27a or 27b), and the other end side thereof is fixed side plate (23a or 2b).
The movable side plates 27a and 27b are always provided with a turning force capable of moving the other end side upward. On the other hand, the coil spring 30 has a central portion mounted on the pivot 28, one end side hooked to the movable side plate (27a or 27b), and the other end side fixed to the fixed side plate (23).
a or 23b). As with the tension spring 29, the movable side plates 27a, 27b
Is always given a turning force capable of moving the other end side upward. The fixed side plates 23a and 23b are provided with stoppers 31 that are partially bent above the movable side plates 27a and 27b.
When 27b is rotated from the position pivotally displaced downward (“non-use position” described below) to a predetermined position (“use position (pop-up position)” described below), the stopper 3
The movable side plates 27a27b are brought into contact with the No. 1 to prevent further rotation.

Further, the movable side plates 27a, 27b are provided with a gear portion 32 meshed with the gears 24a, 25a, respectively.
(See FIGS. 8 and 9) are integrally formed. When the movable side plates 27a and 27b are rotated, the gear portion 3
The rod 26 can be rotated via the gear 2 and the gear 24a, and the gear portion 32 and the gear 25a, respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the rod 26 has gears 25b,
An oil damper 36 is connected via gears 33, 34 and 35, and the oil damper 36 has a structure in which the rotation when the movable side plates 27a and 27b are popped up can be gently buffered. ing.

In addition, the movable side plates 27a and 27b are placed between the movable plate 27a and the fixed side plate 23a in the "non-use position".
A releasable locking means has been received that can be retained at. This locking means engages a guide hole 38 with a guide pin 37 attached to the movable side plate 27a, and a lock releasing slide plate 39 is attached slidably in the front-rear direction, and the slide plate 39 is rearward. (On the display unit 2 side), that is, on the "non-release position" side, a coil spring 40 for biasing and moving, a lock pin 41, a lock turning piece 42, and the like are included.

Of these, the lock pin 41 is the fixed side plate 2.
It is planted on the tip side of 3a. On the other hand, the lock rotation piece 4
2, the one end side is rotatably attached to the movable side plate 27a via the pivot 43, and the other end side is formed with a locking claw 44 that can be engaged with the lock pin 41. Further, a winding spring 45 is attached to the pivot 43, one end of the winding spring 45 is hooked on the movable side plate 27a, and the other end is hooked on the lock turning piece 42. The lock rotation piece 42 is always biased to rotate in the direction in which the lock pin 41 is engaged. A stopper 145 is provided on the side of the movable side plate 27a, which is in contact with the lock rotation piece 42 and restricts the rotation of the lock rotation piece 42 in the lock position direction. When the movable plate 27a (and 27b) is arranged in the "use position" as shown in FIG. 8, the lock rotation piece 42 is in contact with the stopper 145. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 9, the movable piece 27a
When (and 27b) are arranged on the "non-use position" side, the lock pin 41 is brought into contact with the back sloped portion 44a of the locking claw 44, and the lock turning piece 42 is once released to move to the "non-use position". When arranged, it is returned by the biasing force of the coil spring 45, and the stopper 145 is engaged with the locking claw 44. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the stopper 145 is engaged with the lock pin 41.

The slide plate 39 is arranged such that its tip end corresponds to the tip end of the lock pin 41, and is normally placed in the "non-release position" by the urging force of the coil spring 40. Then, when the slide plate 39 is moved to the lock rotation piece 42 side (“release position” side) against the biasing force of the coil spring 40, the tip of the slide plate 39 is rotated to the lock rotation piece 42 side. The lock claw 44 and the lock pin 4 are brought into contact with the tip end and the lock rotation piece 42 is rotated in a direction in which the engagement between the locking claw 44 and the lock pin 41 is released.
The structure is such that the engagement with 1 can be released.

The image reading body 3A is divided into right and left sides of the lower side guide plate 46 attached to the movable side plate 27a and the movable side plate 27b. Side plates 47a, 47b mounted in a state of standing upright from the lower surface side of the lower guide plate 46 at a substantially right angle, and a rod 48 rotatably mounted between the side plates 47a and 47b. The lens array module is incorporated in the sensor section 49, and the lower guide plate 46 is attached to the lower surface of the sensor section 49 so as to face the lower guide plate 46. Then, the document 1 is placed between the upper guide plate 50 and the lower guide plate 46.
A sheet feeding port 18 for guiding the sheet 9 into the image reading unit 3 is defined, and the medium discharging guide plate 5 is provided on the sheet discharging port side.
1 is formed.

More specifically, the lower guide plate 4
The sheet feeding port side of 6 extends to just before the display surface 4 of the display unit 2, and the opposite sheet discharging side extends to just before the rod 48. Then, the document 1 inserted from the paper feed port 18
The lower guide plate 46 receives the lower surface of 9 and the rod 48
Can lead to the top. An elastic member made of rubber is attached to the outer periphery of the rod 48, and a portion in contact with the original 19 is formed as a rubber roller. When the rod 48 is rotated by a driving means described later, the original 19 is While being pressed against the glass surface of the sensor portion 49, the sheet can be fed toward the paper discharge port.

The driving means is arranged between the gear 52 mounted on the rod 48 so as to be integrally rotatable, the motor 53 mounted on the side plate 47a, the rotary shaft of the motor 53 and the gear 52. It is composed of a plurality of reduction gear mechanisms 54. When the motor 53 is rotated, the rotation of the motor 53 is transmitted to the rod 48 via the reduction gear mechanism 54, and the rod 48 can be rotated.

The sensor portion 49 has a rear end side (sheet discharge side) attached to the side plates 47a and 47b via a pivot 55 so as to be vertically rotatable, and the side plates 47a and 47b and the sensor portion 49 are connected to each other. The coil springs 56 mounted between them constantly urge the lower part to be positioned in one direction by this urging force. Also, the side plate 4
On the 7b side, an elastically deformable resin cam member 57 is fixedly attached to the sensor portion 49. The cam member 57 has a cam hole 58 through which the rod 48 passes, and an intermediate portion (58c) of the cam hole 58 is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the rod 48.
The position where 8 penetrates the cam hole 58 can be switched between the parts (58a) and (58b) with a click operation. Then, when the rod 48 penetrates the portion (58a), as shown in FIG. 11, the sensor portion 49 approaches the lower guide plate 46 and the paper feed port 18 having the normal size 0 is formed. Has been formed. On the other hand, when the front end side of the sensor unit 49 is pulled upward together with the cover 17, the sensor unit 49 is rotated upward with the pivot 55 as a fulcrum, and this rotation causes the rod 48 to penetrate the portion (58a). It is switched to the state where it was turned on and held at that position.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, a gap of about 5 to 10 mm larger than usual is secured between the sensor portion 49 and the lower guide plate 46, and when the original 19 is jammed, for example, the cover is covered. The original 19 can be easily taken out and processed without removing the original 17. The alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 8 also shows this state.
Further, when the sensor portion 49 is pressed downward after the jam is processed, the sensor portion 49 is also rotated downward with the pivot 55 as a fulcrum so that the rod 48 penetrates the portion (58b). The state is switched to the original state again.

On the other hand, the medium discharge guide plate 51 provided on the sheet discharge side of the image reading body 3A is gradually curled from the lower side to the upper side as it goes backward, and is cut in the center. The notch 60 is formed.
Left and right width S of the notch 60 (see FIGS. 3 and 10)
Is formed to be slightly larger than the lateral width of a postcard (not shown) manufactured by the government, for example. When a document 19 made of relatively hard paper such as a postcard or a business card is inserted from the paper feed port 18, the original 19 is curled. It has a structure that allows it to be discharged almost straight and obliquely downward without doing so (see FIG. 2). On the other hand, when a document 19 having a width larger than the width S of the notch 60 is inserted from the paper feed port 18, the document 1 is guided to the curled portion 51a.
9 is discharged obliquely upward (see FIG. 1). That is, since a document having a large width is a relatively stiff document, if it hits the desk surface or the like at the ejected position, it may cause an obstacle and cause a jam or the like.
This is prevented by guiding 9 diagonally upward. Further, a relatively thin and elastically deformable plastic spring material 62 formed in a loop is in contact with the curled portion 51a, and the original 19 passing through the curled portion 51a is spring-loaded. The material 62 has a structure that can be lightly pressed against the portion 51a.

Therefore, in the electronic input device 1 thus constructed, as shown in FIG. 9, the cover 17 is pushed down, the image reading section 3 is rotated downward with the pivot 28 as a fulcrum, and the lock pin 41 is rotated. When the stopper 145 is engaged with, that is, in the “non-use position”, the cover 17 of the image reading body 3A is substantially flush with the display surface 4 of the display unit 2 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. It is in a compact state. Further, if the stand 9 is also stored in the back surface of the casing 5, it becomes easier to carry. FIG.
7 and FIG. 7, the stand 9 is also accommodated in the back surface of the casing 5 in this manner.

Next, when using, the stand 9 is first pulled out, the electronic input device 1 is leaned against the desk, and the release button 16 is moved rearward (toward the discharge port). Then, the slide plate 39 is also moved rearward against the bias of the coil spring 40, and this movement causes the lock rotation piece 42 to rotate in the direction in which the engagement with the lock pin 41 is released. Thereby, the lock pin 41 and the stopper 14
5 is disengaged.

Thus, the lock pin 41 and the stopper 1
When the engagement with 45 is released, the tension spring 29
The movable side plates 27a and 27b are urged by the urging force of the coil spring 30 and the coil spring 30.
Is rotated (popped up) about the pivot 28 as a fulcrum until it comes into contact with the lower surface of the stopper 31 and is regulated, and is placed in the "use position". Also, in this state,
The lower guide plate 46 is arranged at a position substantially flush with the display surface 4 of the display unit 2, and a paper feed port 18 including the lower guide plate 46 and the upper guide plate 50 is provided in a portion adjacent to the display surface 4. Will be placed.

In this state, when a sheet-shaped document 19 as a medium to be read is placed on the display surface 4 and slid, the document 19 is inserted into the image reading section 3 from the paper feed port 18. Further, when it is inserted to a predetermined position, this is detected by a sensor (not shown), and the motor 53 is rotated. Then, the rotation of the motor 53 is transmitted to the rod 48 via the reduction gear mechanism 54, and the rotation of the rod 48 causes the original 19 to be pressed against the glass surface of the sensor unit 49 toward the discharge port. Send (Figure 1, Figure 2
reference). Then, at this time, the sensor unit 49 reads the image information on the document 19. The image information read here is sent to the display unit 2 and subjected to image processing, which is displayed on the display surface 4. Further, the original document 19 that has passed through the sensor unit 49 is ejected from the paper ejection port. Further, when the document 19 is discharged from the discharge port, this is detected by a sensor (not shown), and the rotation of the motor 53 is stopped.

In this document reading operation, when the document 19 is jammed between the rod 48 and the sensor portion 49, the cover 17 is lifted. Then, the cover 17 uses the pivot 55 as a fulcrum for the sensor unit 4
9, the rod 48 is rotated upward together with the cam member 57.
The state of FIG. 11 where the portion 58b of FIG.
2 shown by a solid line) to a state shown by a solid line in FIG. 12 (a state shown by a chain line in FIG. 8) penetrating the portion 58a.
To the sensor part 49 and the lower guide plate 4
A gap larger than usual by about 5 to 10 mm is secured between this and 6. As a result, only the jammed original 19 can be easily removed and processed without removing the cover 17. Further, after the jam is processed, if the sensor unit 49 is pressed downward through the cover 59, the sensor unit 49 is also rotated downward about the pivot 55 as a fulcrum, and the rod 48 is moved to the portion (58b). It is possible to switch to the state of penetrating the portion, that is, the state of FIG. 11 (state shown by the solid line in FIG. 8).

On the other hand, when the reading of the image is completed, the cover 17 is further pressed. Then, the movable side plate 27a,
27b is pivotally moved downward around the pivot 28 as a fulcrum to be placed in the "non-use position", and the lock pin 41
And the stopper 145 are engaged, and this "non-use position"
Is held. Furthermore, when the stand 9 is housed in the back surface of the casing 5, the state shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 can be restored again.

Therefore, in the electronic input device 1 thus constructed, the following effects (1) to (5) can be obtained. (1) A cutout 60 is provided in the center of the medium discharge guide plate 51 provided on the discharge side of the image reading medium 3A, and a relatively elastic document such as a postcard or a business card is made through the cutout 60. Since the original 19 having no waist is curled at the portion 51a and guided obliquely upward without curling, the original 19 is not jammed near the exit. Also, the discharge can be smoothly performed. The cutout portion 60 does not have to be provided at the center of the medium ejection guide plate 51, and may be provided on one side. (2) When the cover 17 is lifted upward, the upper guide plate 50 and the sensor unit 49 are lifted together with the cover 17 and the space between the lower guide plate 46 and the upper guide plate 50 is about 5 to less than usual.
Since the original 19 can be taken out with a large gap of about 10 mm secured, when the original 19 is jammed or the glass surface of the sensor unit 46 that moves while the original 19 is in contact needs to be cleaned, It can be easily processed without the troublesome work of removing the cover 17 or the like. (3) "Unused position" when the image reading unit 3 is not used
The image reading unit 3 is arranged on the lock pin 41.
If it is held by the locking means composed of the stopper 145 and the stopper 145, the image reading unit 3 can be held in a compact state in which the image reading unit 3 is arranged substantially flush with the display unit 2 and can be carried or stored. It becomes convenient. (4) When the lock means is unlocked during use, the image reading unit 3 pulls the tension spring 29 and the winding spring 3.
It is popped up by the biasing force of the spring consisting of 0, and the paper feed port 1
Since 8 is arranged at the "usage position" in a state corresponding to the display surface of the display unit 2, the operation at the time of use becomes simple. (5) The document 1 is guided by the paper feed guide of the guide regulation portion 21a.
9 can be sent straight into the image reading unit 3 without being bent, so that the reading quality can be improved and the work for inserting the document 19 can be speeded up to speed up the work. . Moreover, when the operator operates the paper guide portion 20 forming the guide regulation portion on the desk or the like, the casing 5 is provided at a position where it is easy to grasp the casing 5 by hand to change the direction of the display surface 4. When the operator changes the orientation, he or she grasps the paper guide portion 20 by hand and does not change the orientation by grasping the tablet 4b where fingerprints or the like are easily noticeable. In addition, the surface of the paper guide portion 20 is frosted so that even if the paper guide portion 20 is held by hand, fingerprints and the like are inconspicuous, so that the appearance of the paper guide portion 20 is deteriorated. Will not be invited.

[0032]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The medium to be read that has a comparatively high waist, such as postcards and business cards manufactured by the government, is second
The straight medium can be ejected straight through the first part without being curled, and the stiff medium to be read can be curled through the first part and ejected in a direction different from the feeding direction. Therefore, according to the medium to be read, it is possible to perform the appropriate ejection, so that it is possible to expect an effect that the handling operation is simple and that the jam of the medium to be read can be eliminated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 is an operation explanatory view of an electronic input device according to the present invention, showing a portion corresponding to a cross section taken along the line AA of FIG.

2 is an operation explanatory view of the same apparatus showing a portion corresponding to a cross section taken along line CC of FIG. 10. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an essential part of the same device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of one embodiment of the same device in a use state.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing an example of one embodiment of the above apparatus in a use state.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of one form of the above apparatus in a non-use state.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing an example of one form of the above apparatus in a non-use state.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a partial cutaway of a main part of the electronic input device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a main portion of the same apparatus with a part thereof broken away.

10 is a plan view of the same device shown in FIG.

11 is an operation explanatory view of the same apparatus showing a portion corresponding to a cross section taken along the line BB of FIG. 10. FIG.

12 is an operation explanatory view of the same apparatus showing a portion corresponding to a cross section taken along line BB of FIG. 10. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic input device 2 Display unit 3 Image reading unit (image scanner unit) 3A Image reading unit 4 Display surface 5 Casing 17 Cover 18 Paper feed port 19 Original (medium to be read) 48 Rod (rubber roller) 49 Sensor unit 51 Medium ejection guide Plate 51a Curled portion (first portion) 53 Motor 54 Reduction gear mechanism 60 Notch (second portion)

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A paper feed port into which a medium to be read is inserted, a sensor unit for reading an image on the medium to be read inserted from the paper feed port, and the medium to be ejected while being pressed against the sensor unit. It has a drive roller for feeding to the paper exit side, a driving means having a motor for rotating the drive roller, and a guide plate for guiding the reading medium sent to the paper exit in a predetermined direction. An image reading unit is provided, and the guide plate is curled so that the leading end of the medium to be read sent to the paper discharge port is bent in a direction different from the direction in which the medium is fed and discharged. 1. A personal type electronic device characterized in that a first part and a second part for discharging the leading end of the reading medium in a direction extended in a substantially straight line with respect to the direction in which the medium is fed are provided. Input device. 2. The personal electronic input device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying the image information read by the image reading unit. 3. The personal electronic input device according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is formed as a cutout portion. 4. The personal electronic input device according to claim 3, wherein the cutout portion is provided substantially in the center of the left and right of the guide plate. 5. The personal computer according to claim 1, further comprising a spring member corresponding to the first portion, for contacting the medium to be read passing through the first portion with the first portion. Type electronic input device.