JPH09171328A - Composite copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composite copying machine capable of suppressing the increase of the scale of the whole device by making an operation surface laminated being free to select in accordance with the functions of the device, reducing the number of arrays of arrayed keys on the operation surface, and executing the operation of coping with multiple functions without misoperation. SOLUTION: A key unit 20 provided with key tops 20a of the first functions of the device on the surface is attached freely openably/closably to the operation surface provided with key tops 21a of the second functions of the function part main body case 1 of the device. The opening/closing of the key unit 20 are detected by a changeover switch 51 to switch the setting of the first and second functions. Thus, the multiple functions are fulfilled with excellent operability, without expanding a key array surface at the time in use, a function part is miniaturized and the number of components are reduced. Further, the manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compound copying machine having a facsimile function, a printer function and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, digital copiers have become more complex,
Models that have not only a copy function but also a facsimile function and a printer function are used, and the functions of digital copying machines are expanding.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of the operation panel P of the operation unit main body case 1 of the conventional compound copying machine. The centralized display unit 14 for displaying the operation status and operation messages is arranged substantially in the center of the operation panel P. A facsimile-related key 15 is arranged on one side of the central display unit 14, and an editing-related key 16 peculiar to the copying machine is arranged on the other side of the central display unit 14. In addition, the centralized display section 14 and the editing-related key 1
A start key 2, a clear stop key 3, a ten-key pad 4, an interrupt key 7, a program key 6, and a mode clear key 5 are arranged between the blocks 6. Below the centralized display portion 14, an automatic density key 8, a photo density key 9, a paper key 10, an automatic paper key 11, a normal size key 12, and an enlargement / reduction key 13 are arranged.

[0004]

As described above, the multifunctional digital copying machine is provided with various functions, and it is convenient for the user because it is not necessary to provide each device separately. However, on the other side, there is a problem that the operation keys of various devices of the operation unit are arranged, the operation becomes complicated, and the entire apparatus becomes large.

The present invention has been made in view of the current state of the digital copying machine of this kind as described above, and its purpose is to make the operation surface a selectable superposition surface corresponding to the function of the apparatus. , Reduce the number of array keys on the operation surface,
An object of the present invention is to provide a compound copying machine capable of performing multi-function operations without erroneous operations and suppressing an increase in size of the entire apparatus.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with an operation key for the first function of the device on the surface thereof, and for the second function of the main case of the device. A key unit attached to the operation surface provided with operation keys so as to be openable and closable, and a function of detecting opening and closing of the key unit and switching between setting of the first function and the second function. It has a switching means.

Similarly, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, the function switching means always sets the first function. To do.

[0008] Similarly, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 3 is different from the invention according to claim 1 in that the first function and the second function are replaced by being replaced. A key map sheet for selecting and setting at least one functional operation from a plurality of functional operations is provided.

Similarly, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 4 is different from the invention according to claim 3 in that an operation key and a non-operation key corresponding to a mounted key map sheet are discriminated. An operation setting means for setting the operation is provided.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of an operation part of the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a sectional explanatory view showing the configuration of the main part of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the main part of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second operation surface of the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the setting knob of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is another explanatory diagram of the setting knob of FIG. 4, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 in which the same parts as those in FIG.
A key unit 20 is attached to the operation panel P so as to be openable / closable as shown in FIG. 3 at one side of the centralized display portion 14 provided at the center of the operation panel P.
That is, the operation panel P is formed with a concave portion U in which the key unit 20 is closed and rotated to be housed, and the concave portion U serves as a second operating surface. A key top 21a is arranged to perform the operation of the second function and the relay operation of the operation of the first function. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a setting knob 29 for selectively setting the function of the device is provided on the second operation surface.

The key unit 20, as shown in FIG.
With the key unit case 20b and the back cover 20c, the first
The key top 20a for performing the operation of the function is held, and the display sheet 25 is arranged on the surface, and the switch is provided at the bottom of the recess U formed in the operation panel P of the operation unit body case 1. The printed circuit board 50 on which the LED 52 and the LED 53 are arranged is mounted, the key tops 21a are arranged on the surface of the recess U so as to face the switches 52, and the display sheet 26 is arranged on the surface of the recess U. ing. Further, the key unit 20 includes a switching arm 20d.
However, the key top 21b pushed in by the switching arm 20d is provided on the surface of the recess U, and is turned on by the key top 21b on the printed circuit board 50.
A changeover switch 51 to be operated is provided.

The setting knob 29 provided in the recess U formed in the operation panel P of the operation section main body case 1 is shown in FIGS.
The configuration is as shown in (1), and by switching the setting knob 29, the facsimile function and the editing function of the copying machine are switched to the apparatus.

In the present embodiment, when the frequency of use of the facsimile function by the user is high, the setting knob 29 is set to F in advance.
When it is switched to the AX side, the setting switch 61 allows the first operation surface on the front surface of the key unit 20 to be used for the operation of the facsimile function so that the second operation of the recess U of the operation panel P can be performed.
The operation surface of is configured so that the function can be switched so that it can be used to operate the editing function of the copying machine.

On the contrary, when the user frequently uses the editing function of the copying machine and the setting knob 29 is switched to the editing side,
The first operation surface on the surface of the key unit 20 can be used for operation of the editing function, and the second operation surface of the recess U of the operation panel P can be used for operation of the facsimile function. Has been done.

In this embodiment, when the first operation surface on the surface of the key unit 20 is used, the key unit 2
When the keytop 20a is operated in a state where 0 is housed in the recess U, the operation of the keytop 20a is transmitted to the switch 52 via the keytop 21a, and the switching arm 20d and the keytop 21b. Depending on the function setting of the changeover switch 51 which is switched via the key unit 2, for example, the operation of the facsimile function is performed, and the key unit 2
When 0 is released and the key top 21a is directly operated, for example, the editing operation of the copying machine is performed by the function setting of the changeover switch 51 in which the changeover operation is not performed.

The operation of this embodiment having such a configuration will be described. In step S1 of the flow chart of FIG. 7, when the setting knob 29 is switched to the editing side, the setting switch 61 is switched, and this switching causes step S1.
2, the first operation surface on the surface of the key unit 20 is set as the operation surface for the editing operation of the copying machine, and the user closes the key unit 20 in the recess U and rotates the key top 2
Perform editing operation using 0a.

Further, in this state, when operating the function of the facsimile, the key unit 20 is rotated so as to be opened, and the key top 21a of the recess U is directly operated to perform the facsimile operation.

On the other hand, in step S1, the setting knob 29 is set to F.
When the setting switch 61 is switched to the AX side, the first operation surface on the front surface of the key unit 20 is set as the operation surface of the facsimile function by the switching of the setting switch 61, and the user closes the key unit 20 in the recess U. In the moved state, the key top 20a is used to operate the facsimile function. Further, when operating the copying machine function in this state, the key unit 20 is rotated so as to be opened, and the key top 21a of the recess U is directly operated to perform the editing function of the copying machine. .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by switching the setting knob 29, the first operation surface on the surface of the key unit 20 is set to a function that is frequently used by the user, and the function is supported. Operate the key top 20a to
For functions that are not frequently used by the user, the key top 20 is opened, and the recess U formed in the operation panel P of the operation unit body case 1 is used as the second operation surface, and the key top 21a corresponding to the function is used. Since the key arrangement surface during use is not expanded, a multi-function is realized with good operability, the operation unit is downsized, the number of parts is reduced, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the operation of this embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the central processing unit is provided with switching means for switching the function and the display according to the setting of the setting knob 29. The other configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment already described.

The operation of the present embodiment having such a configuration is described below.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S11 of the flowchart of FIG. 8, when the setting knob 29 is switched to the editing side, the setting switch 61 is switched, and this switching causes the first operation surface on the surface of the key unit 20 to be edited by the copying machine in step S12. It is set on the operation surface of the operation, and in step S13, the display of the centralized display unit 14 is switched to the display of the editing operation, and the user closes the key unit 20 in the concave portion U and turns the key top 2
Perform editing operation using 0a. Further, in this state, when operating the function of the facsimile, the key unit 20 is rotated so as to be opened, and the key top 2 in the recess U is opened.
The facsimile operation is performed by directly operating 1a.

On the other hand, when the setting knob 29 is switched to the FAX side in step S11, the first operating surface on the surface of the key unit 20 is set to the operating surface of the facsimile function in step S14 by switching the setting switch 61. In step S15, the display of the centralized display unit 14 is switched to the display of the editing operation, and the user operates the facsimile function using the key top 20a with the key unit 20 closed and rotated in the recess U. To do. Further, when operating the copying machine function in this state, the key unit 20 is rotated so as to be opened, and the key top 21a of the recess U is directly operated to perform the editing function of the copying machine. .

As described above, according to this embodiment, the first
In addition to the effects obtained by the embodiment described above, the setting switch 6
The switching of 1 automatically switches the display of the centralized display unit 14 in accordance with the switching of the functions, so that it is possible to eliminate the operational complexity for the user.

[Third Embodiment] A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the key map sheet of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), the first operation surface or the second operation surface can be exchangeably mounted, and the first function (for example, facsimile function) and Key map sheets 70a, 70b, ... For selecting and setting at least one of the second functions (for example, the editing function of the copying machine) from a plurality of functional operations are provided. As shown in FIG. 9C, the key map sheets 70a, 70b, ... Are configured so that the used keys 71a can be operated and the unused keys 71b are blindfolded to prohibit the use. . The configuration of the other parts of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment already described.

In the present embodiment having such a configuration, the user can operate the selected function by selectively mounting one of the optimum key map sheets 70a, 70b, ... Which carry out the selected function. Operates well.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects obtained in the first embodiment already described,
By selectively mounting the optimum key map sheets 70a, 70b ..., It becomes possible to perform the operation of the selected function with good operability.

[Fourth Embodiment] A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
Reference numeral 0 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the main part of this embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
The key map sheet 7 which has already been described in the third embodiment.
A switch 73 for switching the type of the key map sheet 70 is provided at the end of 0, and the non-operation key 7 on the corresponding key map sheet 70 is changed by the switch 73.
It is configured such that the operation of 1b is invalidated. The configuration of the other parts of the present embodiment is the same as that of the third
It is the same as the embodiment.

The operation of the present embodiment having such a configuration is described below.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S21, the switch 73 is checked by the central processing unit, and when it is determined in step S22 that the attached key map sheet 70 is type A, the process proceeds to step S23, and the key 71a becomes operable. Key 71b
Is set to the inactive state.

If it is determined in step S21 that the mounted key map sheet 70 is not type A, the flow proceeds to step S24, and it is determined whether the mounted key map sheet 70 is type B or not. If it is determined that the type is B, the process proceeds to step S25,
The key 71a is set to the non-operating state and the key 71b is set to the operating state. In this way, the type of the key map sheet 70 is sequentially determined, and the operation state of the key corresponding to each is set.

According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effect obtained in the third embodiment, the operation and non-operation states of the keys are set according to the attached key map sheet 70. Even if the non-operation key is erroneously operated, the erroneous operation does not occur, and the operation is performed safely.

[0035]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the key unit having the operation key for the first function of the device on the surface thereof is operated by the operation unit having the operation key for the second function of the main body case of the device. The opening / closing of the key unit is detected by the function switching means, which is attached to the surface so as to open and close freely.
Since the setting of the function and the setting of the second function are switched, the key layout surface at the time of use is not enlarged, the multi-function is realized with good operability, the operation unit is downsized, the number of parts is reduced, and the manufacturing cost Can also be reduced.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect obtained by the invention of claim 1, since the function switching means always sets the first function, the user's operation is complicated. Can be eliminated.

According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect obtained by the first aspect of the invention, the replacement operation allows the functional operation of at least one of the first function and the second function. Since a key map sheet for selecting and setting a plurality of functional operations is provided, it is possible to easily select and set a desired functional operation.

According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect obtained by the invention of claim 3, the operation setting means determines the operation key and the non-operation key corresponding to the attached key map sheet. Since the operation is set, it is possible to prevent malfunction and perform safe operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an operation unit according to a first embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional explanatory view showing a configuration of a main part of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a second operation surface of the same embodiment.

5 is an explanatory diagram of the setting knob of FIG.

6 is another explanatory diagram of the setting knob of FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a key map sheet according to the third embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a main part according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an operation of the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an operation unit of a conventional composite copying machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Operation section Main body case 14 Centralized display section 20 Key unit 20a Key top 21a Key top 51 Changeover switch 70, 70a, 70b ... Key map sheet 73 Switch

Continuation of the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification number Office reference number FI technical display location H04N 1/00 B41J 29/00 T

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A key unit openably and closably attached to an operation surface provided with an operation key for a first function of the device on a surface thereof and provided with an operation key for a second function of a body case of the device. And a function switching means for switching the setting of the first function and the second function by detecting the opening / closing of the key unit. 2. The compound copying machine according to claim 1, wherein the function switching means always sets the first function. 3. The first function and the second function of the composite copying machine according to claim 1, which are mounted by replacement.
2. A compound copying machine comprising a key map sheet for selecting and setting at least one function operation of the above functions from a plurality of function operations. 4. The composite copying machine according to claim 3, further comprising operation setting means for determining an operation key and a non-operation key corresponding to the mounted key map sheet and setting the operation. It is a compound copying machine characterized by