JPH096185A - Composite electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain an environment in which a composite electronic device can be most easily operated by providing a flexible supporting arm and placing a large-sized display device in an arbitrary position specified by an operator. CONSTITUTION: The large-sized display device 4 consisting of a large-sized liquid crystal panel is supported by the supporting arm 5 and constituted to be freely movable to a position in the horizontal and vertical directions. Further, the base part of the supporting arm 5 is constituted to project forward from the opening part 8 of an extension part 12 and to be slidable while receiving a load in a sliding member 9. In such a case, the operator can move the large- sized display device 4 along a previously set locus, to obtain the position where operation is easiest, according to the function of the composite electronic device 1 used. Therefore, the supporting arm 5 consists of an L-type arm and an upper supporting arm, to be relatively movable in the rotational and vertical directions.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a composite electronic device, and more particularly to a composite electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions such as a scanner, a printer, a copier, and a fax.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a composite electronic device having a plurality of functions such as a scanner, a printer, a copying machine, and a fax machine has been put into practical use. For example, according to the composite electronic device shown in FIG. 6, scanning, printing, FAX (file transfer)
There is known a composite electronic device having functions such as copy and FAX which are made possible by combining various devices in addition to the single function such as.

In the figure, an automatic document feeder 102 is provided on a main body 101, and a tray 110 is operated after a desired recording is performed on a sheet contained in a sheet cassette 107 by operating an operating section 106. It is configured to discharge above.

In order to make it possible to read various originals in the above-mentioned structure, it is possible to read book originals instead of the sheet-through reading method in which the light receiving portion for reading only sheet originals is fixed and the original is moved. In order to do so, a fixed original reading system in which the original is fixed and read in the main and sub-scanning directions has been widely adopted.

In addition, most of reading and recording, for example, handle A3 size or more,
In consideration of the operability and the minimization of the apparatus size, a scanner is located above the apparatus body and a printer is located below the scanner body.

In particular, the operation unit 106 is conventionally located in front of the upper portion of the main body as shown in the figure so that the operator is located in front of the apparatus and is most suitable for operating the apparatus. Some were located on the right side of the top of the device.

Further, when a large monitor is mounted as an external retrofit, it may be placed at a position on the left and right portions of the pressure plate of the upper scanner of the main body so as not to interfere with the opening / closing operation of the automatic document feeder 102.

However, in the case where the operation unit 106 is positioned in front of the upper portion of the main body (between the scanner and the operator) as described above, it is not preferable to position it too far in view of the operability of the scanner, and it should be placed as close to the front as possible. Since it is desired to position it, the installation space of the operation unit 106 becomes a very limited and narrow range, and thus the operation unit 106 is limited to a small size. On the other hand, when the large-sized monitor is fixedly positioned on the upper part of the main body as described above, it is unavoidable to arrange the large-sized monitor on a limited area on either the left or right side of the crimping plate due to space problems. .

[0009]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional configuration example, the scanner which performs reading when the operation unit 106 is made large due to the improvement of the operability of each function and the recent enlargement of the liquid crystal monitor. There was a defect that the position of the department became distant.

Further, when the liquid crystal monitor is configured to display an image such as an image read by the device,
There is a drawback that the visibility of the LCD monitor cannot be improved. That is, there is a drawback that the device becomes large in size when a large monitor is arranged on the operation unit as it is. Also, when the LCD monitor is placed on the back side,
While the distance is further increased, the liquid crystal monitor is erected in a substantially right-angled state. Therefore, for example, when a touch panel is used for the liquid crystal monitor, the operability is extremely deteriorated.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a composite electronic device having a plurality of functions and having a large-sized display device, the large-sized display device is not brought about without increasing the size of the device. It is intended to provide an environment that is the easiest to operate when using various functions by being able to move.

In addition, when using various functions in a composite electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions,
The purpose is to limit the place where the monitor is located so that the most convenient position for operating various functions can be set without hesitation. In addition, in a complex electronic device with multiple functions having a large display device, with the operator still in front of the main body of the device, the operator does not need to extend his hand more than necessary to operate various functions The purpose is to provide an environment that is easy to operate with.

In a multi-function electronic device having a large-sized display device and having a plurality of functions, an operator remains in front of the main body of the device and reaches out more than necessary to operate various functions of the large-sized display device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an environment in which an operator can easily operate without moving the direction when the operator moves it to a position where it can be easily operated.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large-sized display device, by making it possible to install the compound electronic device at a height most suitable for an operator, it is possible to reduce an unreasonable posture during operation. Has an aim.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions, by making it possible to move in the height direction in conjunction with the horizontal movement of the operator, an environment that is easy for the operator to operate is created. It is intended to be provided.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large display device, the large display device can be fixed after being made movable, so that when an external force is applied to the monitor at the time of input on the touch panel. Also, the purpose is to be able to operate reliably without moving.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large display device, even when the large display device is located at an arbitrary position, an environment suitable for operation and an environment in which an image can be easily viewed from the surroundings as a display monitor. Is intended to provide.

Further, in a composite electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large display device, it is possible to establish a positional relationship in which the distance between the large display device and the composite electronic device is not limited, and the assembling work is performed. It is intended to be easy.

[0019]

[Means for Solving the Problems] and

In order to solve the above problems and to achieve the object, a flexible support arm for holding the large-sized display device is provided, and the large-sized display device is positioned at an arbitrary position determined by the operator. To

Further, in the composite electronic device having the large-sized display device, by providing the mechanism for limiting the movable position of the large-sized liquid crystal panel, the large-sized display device can move along a predetermined locus suitable for operation. Be restricted to.

Further, the large display device is moved from the operator at any position when the large display device is moved so that the large display device can be moved while keeping a constant distance from the operator while keeping the connection with the composite electronic device. Make sure that the operation part is located at a constant distance and can be operated at all times.

Further, the large-sized display device has an operation mechanism that operates so that the direction of the large-sized display device always faces the operator in association with the movement of the arm supporting the large-sized display device with respect to the composite electronic device. It is movable relative to the supporting arm and always faces the operator's predetermined operator in a position defined by the operator.

Further, the arm for instructing the main body of the composite electronic device and the large-sized display device can be freely lengthened in the vertical direction, and the operator can position the operation portion at an arbitrary height desired.

Further, since the arm for instructing the main body of the apparatus and the large-sized display device moves in the vertical direction in conjunction with the movement in the horizontal direction, the operation section is interlocked with the optimum height for performing a preset operation. And allow it to be positioned.

Further, when the large display device is moved, the large display device and the arm supporting the large display device, and the composite electronic device and the arm have stoppers for making the relative movement impossible. It is possible to fix the positions of the main body of the composite electronic device and the large-sized display at any position.

Further, since the device and the arm for instructing the device are connected in a rotatable and angle-changeable state, it is suitable for the function (function as the operation unit, function as the display unit) performed by the large-sized display device. Allows you to be in a state.

In addition, in the display device and the main body of the composite electronic device 1,
By providing the communication device, it is possible to bidirectionally transmit / receive operation commands, display unit image data, and the like.

[0028]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of the composite electronic device, and mainly shows a state in which a door 3 for maintenance and inspection of the printer device is opened.

In the figure, the composite electronic device 1 has not only single functions such as scanning, printing, and FAX (file transfer), but also functions such as copying and FAX which are possible by using various devices in combination. are doing. An automatic document feeding device 2 is provided on the upper surface portion 1a of the main body of the apparatus, and by operating the operation portion 6, desired sheets are recorded on the sheets contained in the sheet cassette 7, and then the tray 10a, It is configured to discharge onto 11a.

An automatic document feed device 2 is a scanner of a fixed document reading system which fixes a document and reads it in the main and sub-scanning directions so that various document sizes can be read and a book document can also be read. Is disposed below. In addition, the recorded recording paper, which is a sheet, is provided on the right side of the discharge tray 10 facing the multifunctional electronic device 1.
The cover 3 hingedly connected to the main body 1 when the recording paper is jammed while being ejected onto the a and 11a.
Is opened and the paper feed covers 10 and 11 are opened.

On the other hand, the large-sized display device 4 comprising a large-sized liquid crystal panel, which is the greatest feature of the present invention, is supported by a support arm 5 so that the large-sized display device 4 can be moved horizontally and vertically as will be described later. It is configured. Further, the base portion of the support arm 5 is configured to project forward from the opening 8 of the extension portion 12 as shown in the figure, and is configured to be slidable while receiving a load on the slide member 9.

Further, the support arm is a flexible member whose total length is constant and is freely deformable when a certain force is applied, and which can hold the position after the deformation, for example, for a water heater and a faucet. A bellows-shaped member for connecting the two can also be used, and in this case, the large display device 4 can be moved to an arbitrary position.

Next, FIG. 2 is a fragmentary cutaway view of FIG. 1, showing a structure of the support arm 5 and a structure of the composite electronic device 1. In the figure, the composite electronic device 1 includes a scanner unit 13 having a transparent document table 13a for reading an image, a printer unit 15 for recording, and an operation for performing some necessary minimum operations. Part 6 and fulcrum part 4
A large display device 4 which is rotatably supported at a, is fixed at an arbitrary position and performs all operations and displays, a communication unit for exchanging data, and a composite electronic device 1
Is mainly composed of a control unit 14 that performs all the control.

On the other hand, according to the function of the compound electronic device 1 to be used, the operator can move the large-sized display device 4 along a predetermined locus so that the position can be operated most easily. . For this reason, in FIG. 2, the support arm 5 is composed of an L-shaped arm 51 and an upper support arm 52, and is relatively movable in the rotational direction and the vertical direction. Also, the L-shaped arm 5
1 is provided with a lever 53, and by operating this lever, the upper support arm 52 is moved in the direction of arrow D3 and then fixed at an arbitrary position.

The parallel portion 51a of the L-shaped support arm 51
One end of the disk is rotatably supported at the one end of a disk 20 rotatably supported on the ceiling of the extension section 12 of the multi-function electronic device 1 via a rotary section 21 having a cord 18 for the operation panel. While being supported, it is slidably provided on the slide member 9 to receive a downward load. Further, the extension section 12 is located below the printer section 15 and above the optional sheet feeding cassette feeder 7 so as to reliably support the arm by the weight of the main body.

In this case, a paper feed path mechanism (not shown) is provided so that the recording paper fed from the optional paper feed cassette feeder 7 can pass through the extension section 12. Here, in addition to the example shown in FIG. 1, the extension unit 12 may be directly provided on the apparatus main body side.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
It shows how the L-shaped support arm 51 is held by the disk 20 in the main body of the composite electronic device. In the figure, a disk 20 rotatably held by a bearing 19
A tooth portion 20h is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the toothed belt 60 and is always meshed with the toothed portion 60h of the toothed timing belt 60. The timing belt 60 is held in a state in which the spine is stretched by the pulleys 61 and 62 that are rotatably supported by shafts 61a and 62a in the ceiling portion of the extension unit 12, while being held rotatably by the shaft 63a. The toothed portions 60h and 20h are configured to mesh with each other by the pulley 63 thus formed.

On the other hand, the L-shaped support arm 51 is formed with a slot 51s shown by a broken line in the figure, and a fixing pin 66 fixed to an intermediate portion of the timing belt 60 moves in such a state as to sneak into the slot 51s. It is configured to be able to.

With the above configuration, when the upper support arm 52 to which the large-sized display device 4 is fixed is manually moved in the arrow direction from the central position in the drawing, the moving force at this time causes the fixing pin 66 to move to the timing belt 60. The tooth portion 60h of the timing belt is transmitted in the direction of the arrow. As a result, the disk 2 having the tooth portion 20h that meshes with the tooth portion 60h is formed.
0 is rotated counterclockwise in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the rotating portion 21 of the L-shaped support arm 51 is moved to move L
The mold support arm 51 is allowed to move smoothly to the position shown by the alternate long and short dash line. Further, it is also possible to similarly move to the position shown by the chain double-dashed line in the figure.

Since the locus for moving the large-sized display device 4 is determined as described above, the disk 20 and the disk 20 can be handled while coping with the change in the protrusion distance from the main body of the composite electronic device 1 due to the movement of the large-sized display device 4. It is possible to move the interlocking support arm 5 in the left-right direction. In this way, the structure for positioning the operation unit so that the operation unit does not move when the touch panel is actually operated after the large-sized display device 4 also serving as the operation unit is moved along the predetermined trajectory is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to a partial cutaway view.

In FIG. 4, the support arm 5 is an upper support arm 5 which moves vertically with respect to the L-shaped support arm 51.
2 is guided as shown in the drawing, and the claws 54c of the sub-lever 54 are engaged with the multiple grooves 52a formed on the inner peripheral surface of the upper support arm 52 so that they can be fixed at any position. I have to. For this reason, the sub-lever 54 is pivotally supported at the fulcrum 54a, while the claw 54 of the sub-lever 54 is constantly operated by the action of the compression spring 55.
C is pressed against the groove 52a.

The lever 53 is rotatably supported by the fulcrum portion 53a, while the protrusion 53b is adapted to transmit the biasing force of the compression spring 56 via the member 56a.
And the protrusion 53 that acts on the sub-lever 54 described above.
and c are integrally formed.

In the above structure, in order to set the upper support arm 52 at a desired height, the large display device 4 which doubles as an operating portion by gripping the lever 53 to release the hooked state of the sub-lever 54 is preferred. When the lever 53 is returned to its original position after being moved to a desired height, the sub-lever 54 is engaged, so that the lever 53 can be held at an arbitrary height position.

The large-sized display device 4 is mounted so that the angle can be changed by applying a predetermined torque in the vertical direction, and the angle can be adjusted.

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 4, φ5
It has a shape in which a frame of 0 is cut downward at an angle of 45 °, and an upper support arm 52 having an inner diameter of φ50 + α is often covered. Further, the disk 20 is circular and is rotatably held at the center of the circle via a ceiling surface of the extension section 12 and a bearing. Further, at a position deviated from a predetermined center (140 mm from the center) according to the locus of movement of the operation unit, the units are rotatably connected in a horizontal plane. The system of the timing belt was 300 mm, the eccentric distance to the joint of the support arm 5 was 140 mm, and the length of the support arm 5 in the horizontal plane was 470 mm.

When the large-sized display device 4 is located on the surface of the composite electronic device body, the joint between the support arm 5 and the disk 20 is located at the innermost position of the device body so that the distance from the body is minimized. The joint part of the timing rubber belt is located at the center of the main body. When the large display device 4 is moved to the left with respect to the device body, the joint on the belt 60 also moves to the left, the disk 20 rotates counterclockwise, and while moving to the left, drawing an arc. Move around the operator.

Further, a transmission / reception device is provided in each of the large-sized display device 4 and the main body, and the operation command in the operation unit is wirelessly issued. When not performed wirelessly, it is possible to eliminate the complicated difference in routing the wiring by passing through the support arm 5 and wiring the main body.

In the case of the FAX function, the document is often read by the automatic document feeder (ADF) when it is transmitted, and it is not necessary to open and close the crimping plate. In addition, a numeric keypad for inputting a telephone number, a one-touch dial, etc. Since many operation screens are required, it is considered that the screen is optimally located in the front of the operator in FIG. In addition, when receiving, by positioning the operation unit above,
It is also possible to inform the surroundings of the reception.

In the case of the radiation function, it is preferable that there is nothing between the operator and the scanner, since there are many occasions when the ADF is used and opening and closing of the crimping plate in which a book document or the like is considered.
It is convenient in terms of operation to move the operation unit to the left or right or to the position shown by the one-dot chain line or two-dot chain line in FIG.

As another embodiment, each arm 51, 52
By inserting an extension member whose position in the height direction can be adjusted by the operator, not only the interlocking movement as shown in the first embodiment but also the movement by the operation of the operator be able to. In that case,
The extension member operation support member is fixed, is provided with a stopper that is movable in the height direction and that can be positioned at an arbitrary position. Further, by providing a convex portion on the inner surface of the extension member and forming a groove on the outer periphery of the upper support arm frame with which the convex portion meshes, movement in the rotational direction is impossible. The connection with the rotation transmitting member is also movable and movable for the movable distance in the height direction.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention,
In a complex electronic device with multiple functions with a large display device, the large display device can be moved without increasing the size of the device, providing the most convenient operating environment when using various functions. There is an effect that can be done.

Further, in a composite electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large-sized display device, when using various functions, a monitor is installed so that the positions where the various functions are most easily operated can be installed without hesitation. There is an effect that it is possible to limit the place where it can be located.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions, the operator is always positioned in front of the main body of the device, and the operator does not have to reach for a variety of functions without constantly reaching a certain distance. There is an effect that it is possible to provide an environment that is easy to operate.

In a multi-function electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions, the operator can operate the large display device without reaching for various functions while the operator is in front of the main body of the device. There is an effect that it is possible to always provide an environment in which the operator can easily operate without moving the direction when moving to a position that is easy to operate.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large-sized display device, it is possible to reduce the addition due to the posture during operation by allowing the compound electronic device to be installed at the most suitable height for the operator.

Also, in a compound electronic device having a large display device and having a plurality of functions, by making it possible to move in the height direction in conjunction with the horizontal movement of the operator, an environment that is easy for the operator to operate is created. There is an effect that it can be provided.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large-sized display device, the large-sized display device also moves even if a monitor is added at the time of input by the touch panel because the large-sized display device can be fixed. There is an effect that it can be operated without fail.

Further, in a compound electronic device having a plurality of functions having a large-sized display device, even when the large-sized display device is located at an arbitrary position, an environment suitable for operation and an environment in which an image can be easily viewed from the surroundings as a display monitor. Can be provided.

Further, there is an effect that it is possible to position the large display device and the composite electronic device at a position where the distance is not limited, and the assembly can be facilitated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a composite electronic device according to a first embodiment.

2 is a fragmentary cutaway view of the apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken on line AA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary cutaway view of a support arm.

FIG. 5 is a plan view for explaining the operation.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a conventional example.

[Description of numbering]

 1 Main Body 2 Automatic Manuscript Feeding Device 3 Door 5 Support Arm 7 Sheet Cassette 8 Opening 9 Slide Member 12 Expansion Part 13 Scanner Part 14 Control Part 15 Printer Part 19 Bearing 20 Disk 21 Rotating Part

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A composite apparatus having a large display device as an operation unit and having functions of a scanner, a printer, a copy, a fax, etc., which is optimal for operating the large display device at the time of operating each of the functions. A composite electronic device, characterized in that a large display device supporting means for moving to various positions is provided. 2. The composite electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the large-sized display device supporting means includes a moving member that can move on a limited horizontal trajectory. 3. The composite electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the moving member is movable on a preset locus in which a distance from the operator is substantially constant. 4. The moving member has a substantially constant distance from the operator, moves on a locus drawing an arc, and is interlocked so that the display unit always faces the operator. 2. The composite electronic device according to 2. 5. The moving member, wherein the large-sized display device is,
The composite electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the composite electronic device is held by an arm that is movable in a horizontal direction, and is configured to be movable in a vertical direction by the arm. 6. The large-sized display device supporting means is configured such that the large-sized display device is held by an arm movable in the horizontal direction and movable in the vertical direction by the arm, and the positions in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction are interlocked. The composite electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the composite electronic device is determined by 7. The large-sized display device supporting means is movable so as to be most operated when each function is operated, and can be fixed at the moved position.
5. The composite electronic device according to claim 4. 8. The large display device supporting means is capable of changing a horizontal angle and a vertical angle of the large display device after the large display device is fixed at an arbitrary position by a movable arm. 8. The composite electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the composite electronic device is any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. The large-sized display device supporting means according to claim 1, wherein the large-sized display device incorporates a wireless device into a composite electronic device and eliminates wiring.
The composite electronic device according to the item. 10. The large-sized display device supporting means has one end rotatably supported at an edge portion of a disk rotatably supported along a horizontal plane on the main body side of the composite electronic device and the other end. A belt that is substantially upright and is stretched along a horizontal plane on the main body side of the composite electronic device, and a support arm body that fixes the large-sized display device at the upper end portion, and that meshes with the teeth of the disk. 2. The composite electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a part of the body is constituted by a belt mechanism that sneaks into a slot portion of the horizontal portion of the support arm.