JPH1031334A - Input/output device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize the reduction of cost by saving a space or making parts common and to improve operability by arranging a reading means and a recording means on the inner side of a paper feeding roller and an original stacker and a recording paper stacker on the rear side of a device. SOLUTION: A control panel 10 is set to be faced to an operator. The original is set on an original table under the control panel and separated one by one by a paper supply part. After the original is read by a contact sensor 8, it passes through a recording unit 6 and is ejected on the original stacker 1. After separation, recording paper 16 is carried to a space between the sensor 8 and a roller 7. It is fed into the unit 6 and ejected on the recording paper stacker 2 by a feeding roller 4 after recording. In the case of copying, picture information is inputted in a memory once after the original is read, and the original is ejected on the original stacker 1 and then recording is performed. Namely, since the control panel 10 exists on the front side of the operator, it is easily operated, and the original table is under the control panel 10, which is easily set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input / output device having a mechanism for feeding and discharging a document and a recording sheet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various proposals have been made for input / output devices such as facsimile machines in order to improve operability and reduce the cost (saving space). For example, JP-A-6-2
In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent No. 76332, a part of the conveyance path of the original and the recording paper is shared, and the lid of the recording paper cassette is also used as the original table. The switching of the transport path is performed in the document reading / printing mode. With such a configuration, the size of the device can be reduced,
In addition, transmission and reception operations can be performed on the same side of the device. In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-121129, the conveyance path for the original and the recording paper is shared so that the contents written by the memo on the recording paper by the operator can be directly read and transmitted. This type of configuration is disclosed in
No. 210801 and Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 60-181955. In the apparatus described in JP-A-6-169363, a document table and a recording paper tray (stacker) are used in combination. Further, a part of the operation panel is exposed to the document table, and a part of the document table is also used as an operation panel cover. With such a configuration, the size of the apparatus can be reduced without impairing the usability of the operation panel. Further, in the case of the same applicant as the present application (Japanese Patent Application No. 6-11712), the size and cost of the apparatus are further reduced by sharing the original, the recording paper table and the stacker of the transport path.

[0003]

In the apparatus described in the above-mentioned prior art JP-A-6-276332, one part of a paper feeding mechanism is used with a part of a conveyance path for a document and a recording sheet being shared. Although the parts are also common, the cost reduction is not sufficient because the paper feed roller and the drive system are separated. In addition, a cover is required on the lid of the recording paper cassette and on the recording paper feeding side, which is expensive. Further, a mode detection sensor, a solenoid, and the like for switching the transport path are required, which is expensive. In the apparatus described in JP-A-6-121129 or the like, when reading a document,
It is necessary to read out the original after taking out the recording paper (cut sheet), and then to set it again after the end, which causes a problem in operability. In order to perform unattended reception, it is desirable that recording paper is always set. 60-1
In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 81955, the conveyance path for the original and the recording paper is shared, but when a printing method with a slow fixing such as an ink jet is used, the surface of the recorded image may be rubbed and blurred. There is also a problem that the image quality at the time of copying and the original are easily damaged. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-16936
In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 3 (1999) -1995, the document table is also used as an operation panel cover, and a part of the operation panel is exposed. Table) needs to be opened, and there is a problem with ease of use. Also, in the case of the same applicant as the present application, since the recording paper and the original are supplied by the same paper feeding mechanism, when setting the original on the table, the processing of the leading end of the remaining recording paper is insufficient, The leading edge of the recording paper may be damaged, or the recording paper may be fed together with the document. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve such problems and realize a low-priced space-saving or common-use component in an input / output integrated information terminal device that performs various operations with a touch panel or the like, thereby improving operability. An object of the present invention is to provide an input / output device suitable for improvement. Another object of the present invention is to ensure the quality of a recorded image and improve the reliability.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in an input / output device in which an operation panel is provided on an upper portion of a front surface of the apparatus, a recording paper table (below) is provided on a lower front side of the operation panel. The document table 18 is arranged above the recording paper table, and a paper feed roller (11 in FIG. 1) common to the document and the recording paper, and reading means (8 in FIG. 1) for reading. And a document stacker (1 in FIG. 1), and at the time of recording, transport means (5 in FIG. 1 and the like) used by switching so as to connect the recording means (6 in FIG. 1) and the recording paper stacker (2 in FIG. 1). And a switching means (36 in FIG. 3) for switching the transport means. The reading means and the recording means are arranged behind the paper feed roller, and the document stacker and the recording paper stacker are arranged behind the apparatus. . According to the second aspect of the present invention, the body cover (14a, 14b in FIG. 1) on the lower side of the operation panel serves as a document table when reading. According to the third aspect of the invention, the main body cover is set in a document feedable state so as to switch to the document discharge path. According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the document table is provided with a separating member (29 in FIG. 2) or a width guide (2 in FIG. 2).
5) At least one of them is attached. In the invention described in claim 5, the document stacker is on the back side of the operation panel, the recording paper stacker is on the back side facing the document stacker,
Each is provided with a mounting slope. Claim 6
In the described invention, the friction-separated sheet feeding is performed at the central portion (11a in FIG. 4) of one sheet feeding roller and the left and right portions (11b in FIG. 4).
The configuration is such that corner claw separation paper feed is possible.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an input / output device in the present embodiment,
(A) shows the state at the time of recording, (A) shows the state at the time of reading,
Shown respectively. The operation panel 10 is configured by a large-screen touch panel, and has processing functions (including a document editing function) equivalent to those of a personal computer. The operation panel 10 is rotatable about the panel holding fulcrum 9 and is installed so as to face the operator (as the operator operates on the right side in FIG. 1). A document (not shown) is set on a document table (also serving as front covers 14a and 14b) below the operation panel,
Are separated one by one in a paper feeding unit including the image data, read by the contact sensor 8, and then discharged onto the document stacker 1 through the recording unit 6. The recording paper 16 is supported by a fulcrum 17 in order to cope with unmanned reception at night or the like.
8, the sheets are separated one by one in the paper feed unit, recorded by the ink jet system, and discharged onto the recording paper stacker 2.

Further, the operation at the time of recording / reading will be described. 1A, the paper feed roller 11 rotates, and the recording paper 16 pushed up from below by the spring 12 and the recording paper table 18 is separated one by one by a separation mechanism including a corner claw 13. Thereafter, the sheet is conveyed between the contact sensor 8 and the roller 7. As the separation / transport mechanism, for example, a combination of a normal feed roller and a roller may be used in addition to the present embodiment. The recording paper 16 is fed into the recording unit 6 in this manner, and after being recorded, is discharged onto the recording paper stacker 2 by the feed roller 4. At the time of recording, the front cover 1
4a and 14b cover the front part of the apparatus. At the time of reading in FIG. 1A, the front covers 14a and 14b are unfolded and come into contact with the lower portion of the paper feed roller 11 to be used as a document table. At the same time, the recording paper table 18 is pushed down by a recording paper table pressing section (34 in FIG. 2) described later, and separates from the paper feed roller 11. Also, the document guide (switching plate) 5 rotates clockwise, and the conveyance path is switched to the document discharge roller 3 side.
In this state, for example, at the time of copying, after reading the original, the image information is once stored in a memory (not shown), the original is discharged to the original stacker 1, and the state returns to the state (A) for recording. In this embodiment, since the operation panel 10 is located in front of the operator, the operation is easy, and the original table, which is also used as the front covers 14a and 14b, is below the operation panel 10, so that the original can be easily set. Further, a part of the paper feeding unit and the conveyance path (the paper feeding roller 11, the opposing roller 7 of the contact sensor,
Etc.) are common and can be used for recording and reading, so that the configuration is low cost.

Next, the configuration of the sheet feeding section of this embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the sheet feeding unit in the present embodiment. The front covers 14a and 14b, which also serve as a document table, are connected by a connecting portion 33, and are attached to the apparatus main body by a fulcrum 15 and a guide shaft 26. The guide shaft 26 and the main body guide 21 are engaged with each other, and the toggle spring 19 attached to the guide shaft 26 and the pin 20 on the main body side performs two functions of a cover function and a document table function. The main body guide 21 is provided on the main body side and regulates the left and right directions of the original tables (the front covers 14a and 14b). The document table has a width guide 25
In addition, a document separating member is attached upward from the lower side. The document separation member includes a separation pad 29, a presser 30, a pressure plate spring 31, an entrance guide 27, and an auxiliary conveyance spring 28.
And functions at the time of document feeding. A recording paper table pressing unit 34 is provided below the document table, and is configured to press down the recording paper table 18 when a document is fed. Further, the guide shaft 26 is engaged with a lever 36 shown in FIG. 3 to operate the document guide 5. The lever 36 is supported by a fulcrum 37, and operates to raise and lower the document guide 5 supported by the fulcrum 35 when switching between the recording paper and the document table during recording / reading. Whether the original table is set at the time of reading is detected by the original table set sensor 38. On the other hand, an original / recording sheet presence / absence sensor 24 and a shaft 23
The actuator 22 is mounted on the main body of the apparatus and checks the presence or absence of a document and recording paper. In addition, there is a clearance for the document separating member and the counter roller (feed roller 11). Further, a friction member, a left and right width regulating portion of the recording paper, and the like are provided at a counter portion of the feed roller (not shown). . Also, the paper feed roller 1
Reference numeral 1 is configured as shown in FIG. 4 and includes a document feed roller 11a at the center and a half moon-shaped recording paper feed roller 1 at both left and right ends.
1b are disposed on the feed roller shaft 39. The outer diameter of each paper feed roller is substantially the same. The document feed roller 11a separates and supplies the document in combination with the separation pad 29, and the recording paper feed roller 11b moves the corner claw fulcrum 3
The recording paper is separated and supplied in combination with the corner claw 13 supported by 2. Although the recording paper feed roller 11b has a half-moon shape, it may have a configuration using a cylindrical roller and a clutch. Further, the paper feed roller of the present embodiment is used not only for separating the original and the recording paper, but also for
For example, it can be used to separately feed documents of different sizes (or recording paper of “standard size paper, postcard, etc.”).

[0008]

According to the present invention, in an input / output integrated information terminal device operated by a touch panel, it is possible to reduce the size and cost of the device, improve operability, and save energy. More specifically, the operation panel surface is provided facing the operator, and the original and the recording paper can be set from the panel operation direction, so that the operation is easy. As for the supply of the original and the recording paper, since the paper feed roller and the drive system are common, the number of parts can be reduced and energy can be saved. The original table above the recording paper table is also used as a front cover and is folded during recording, so that recording paper can be set at all times, and it is not necessary to provide a separate cover on the recording paper supply side. Absent. Further, since the switching of the transport path is performed by operating the lever (pressing down the original table), it is not necessary to provide a mode detection sensor or a solenoid for switching the transport path. For example, a document table set sensor can also be used for mode detection. Further, the recording paper (or the original) can be discharged upward from the surface, and the operator can operate while checking the written contents on the surface. Further, according to the present invention, the quality of the recorded image is ensured, and the reliability of the apparatus is improved. More specifically,
The recording paper table and the original table are configured independently of each other and have corner claws to hold the recording paper, so that the leading edge of the recording paper may be damaged or the recording paper and the original may be supplied together. There is no deterioration in image quality at the time of copying.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an input / output device having an operation panel (touch panel) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a document table and a recording paper table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method of switching a document guide according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a sheet feeding roller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Document stacker 2: Recording paper stacker 3: Document discharge roller 4: Feed roller 5, Document guide (switching plate)
6: recording unit, 7: roller, 8: contact sensor, 9:
Panel holding fulcrum, 10: operation panel, 11: paper feed roller, 12: spring, 13: corner claw, 14a, 14b:
Front cover (document table), 15: fulcrum, 16: recording paper, 17: fulcrum, 18: recording paper table.

Claims (6)

[Claims] An operation panel disposed at an upper portion of the front of the apparatus; a document table disposed below the operation panel so as to be operable from the front of the apparatus; A recording paper table, a paper feed roller common to the original and the recording paper, reading means arranged behind the paper supply roller, recording means arranged behind the reading means, and arranged behind the recording means Document stacker, a recording paper stacker located behind the recording means and below and below the document stacker, connecting the reading means and the document stacker for reading, and the recording means and recording paper stacker for recording. An input / output device comprising: a transport unit that is used by switching so as to connect the two; and a switching unit that switches the transport unit between reading and recording. 2. The document table according to claim 1, wherein the document table is also used as a main body cover disposed below the operation panel, and the main body cover is formed by folding a plurality of divided covers. 1. The input / output device according to 1. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit switches the conveying unit to the original stacker when the folded main body cover is opened and the original is set in a state in which the original can be fed. 2. The input / output device according to 2. 4. The input / output device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of a separating member and a document width guide for separating the documents one by one is installed on the document table. 5. The input / output device according to claim 2, wherein the document stacker and the recording paper stacker are inclined so that their mounting surfaces face each other, and are installed behind an operation panel. 6. The paper feed roller comprises a central roller portion and a half-moon-shaped roller portion which are divided and arranged on one shaft, and the recording paper table has a corner claw for pressing an end portion of the recording paper. The central roller portion and the separation member are combined to separate and feed the document, and the two end roller portions and the corner claw are combined to separate and feed the recording paper. The input / output device according to claim 4, wherein