JPH11338624A - Input pen for portable telephone terminal or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input pen which has high portability, prevent damage to a pen front when it is carried and is compacted as a whole in the input pen that is used for character information communication, etc. SOLUTION: The projection of an input pen body 1 gets into a V slot 3d of a rib 3c provided in a housing 3 and is elastically locked when a pen is not used (A). When the pen is used, the projection is released from the slot 3d and slides on the side of the rib 3c when a slide knob 4 is pushed toward a pen front side. At the same time, semicircular projection constituting a rib of the body 1 slides between ribs 3a and 3b which have gap that is slightly larger than its thickness and projection 1e of the body 1 gets into a slot 3e and is elastically locked to make the pen usable (B).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input pen,
More specifically, the present invention relates to an input pen used for a mobile phone terminal or the like that writes an input with a pen, such as a touch pen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In portable radio communication such as portable telephones and PHS, character information communication is being added to voice information communication. When performing this character information communication, it is required to input a character. At that time, a method of using a character input pen is convenient. The structure of the character input pen is described in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3023209. There is something like that. In this method, a string cap is attached to a mobile phone terminal, and a memo pen is removed from the cap when used. For a portable terminal having a wireless communication function, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-654.
No. 37 discloses a portable terminal provided with a groove on a side surface to accommodate an input pen.

[0003]

When carrying out character information communication by taking out a portable telephone or the like capable of character information communication from a home, the user forgets to use the input pen or holds a pencil or ballpoint pen in place of the input pen. There are many things that are not. Further, even if the input pen is present in a pocket, the pen tip may be scratched, broken, or lost. In the above registered utility model publication No. 3023209, when the pen is taken out, the pen separates from the mobile phone, and after use of the pen is not always attached to the cap, the pen may be lost. Further, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-65437, a groove is provided in the terminal body as a pen storage portion, so that when the pen is removed from the terminal body or when the pen is lost, the external appearance is improved. It is bad and contradicts the demand for a smaller volume. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the related art. In an input pen used for character information communication and the like, the portability is improved, the pen tip is prevented from being damaged at the time of carrying, and the overall size is reduced. Providing an input pen is an issue to be solved.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input pen main body, a housing capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and a storage position of the input pen main body in the housing and a pen portion. An input pen including a moving mechanism for moving between the exposure positions of the input pen, the input pen body has a flat plate-shaped portion following a pen portion, and the moving mechanism includes:
The input pen body is characterized in that it is a mechanism that slides and guides in a linear direction in a state where the ribs provided on the flat plate portion are engaged between the ribs of linear ribs having a constant interval provided on the housing. The entrance to and exit from the housing can be linearized.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the first aspect, an elastic piece is provided on the input pen main body, and a concave portion for engaging the elastic piece is provided in the housing at the storage position and / or the exposure position. The input pen main body is elastically locked, and the elastic piece of the input pen main body falls into the recess of the housing to stop the movement when the input pen main body is taken out and inserted. Can be.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the input pen according to the first and second aspects, wherein a slide knob is provided on the input pen body, and a slide knob is added to the input pen body. The pen can be easily taken in and out.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input pen main body, a pen holder having a U-shaped cross section capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and storing the input pen main body in the U-shaped pen holder. In an input pen having a moving mechanism for moving between a position and an exposed position of a pen portion, the pen body has a flat plate portion forming a pen portion and a base portion, and the moving mechanism is provided on the flat plate portion. A mechanism for rotating a rotating shaft around a bearing provided on the pen holder, wherein the input pen body rotates in the pen holder, and the input pen body is connected to the rotating shaft, so that it is easy to put in and out. .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the fourth aspect, a recess is provided in the flat plate-shaped portion of the input pen main body, and a projection that engages with the recess is provided in the pen holder. Is engaged with the concave portion of the input pen main body to lock in the storage position and / or the exposed position. When the pen holder rotates, the projection of the pen holder falls into the concave groove of the input pen main body. Then, the rotation of the input pen stops and writing becomes easier.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input pen main body, a housing capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, a cap covering an end of the housing, and a space between the cap and the input pen main body. An input pen having a compression spring and a moving mechanism for moving the input pen body between a storage position in the housing and an exposed position of the pen portion. The compression spring is fixed to a flange provided at an end of the column and a projection provided on the cap, and the moving mechanism has a cylindrical shape of the housing. It is characterized in that the input pen body is guided by a mechanism, the cap has a hat shape, has a screw portion and a projection for stopping the compression spring inside, and the compression spring pushes out the input pen. The input pen may not be pulled out with a finger.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the sixth aspect, a rib is provided on the input pen main body, and a linear concave groove for engaging the rib is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the housing. The pen body is slidably guided.The input pen body has an elastic piece and a rib, and the rib is engaged with a concave groove passing from one end to the other end of the inner peripheral surface of the housing, so that the input pen body is This prevents rotation and allows the input pen body to enter and exit linearly.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the sixth and seventh aspects, an elastic piece is provided on the input pen main body,
The input pen body is elastically locked by providing a hole for engaging with the elastic piece in the wall of the housing corresponding to the storage position and / or the exposed position. It has a hole and has a hole for locking the elastic piece on the wall of the housing, and can be fixed when the input pen body is taken in and out.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an input pen main body, a pen cap capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and an input pen main body having a storage position in the pen cap and an exposure position of the pen portion. In an input pen having a moving mechanism for moving between the pen, the input pen body has a columnar portion following a pen portion, and the moving mechanism has a concave groove having a cross section R provided along a side surface of the columnar portion. A mechanism is provided for slidingly guiding an elastic piece having a convex spherical projection having a cross section that matches the concave groove provided on the side surface of the cylindrical pen cap that covers the input pen body. The input pen body can move linearly by sliding on the concave groove.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the ninth aspect, the cross section of the input pen body has a spherical groove corresponding to the storage position and / or the exposure position in the R groove. Wherein the input pen body is elastically locked by engaging a convex spherical projection of an elastic piece of the pen cap with the spherical concave groove,
The input pen body has a spherical concave groove, and the elastic piece having the convex spherical projection of the cap is engaged with the input pen body, and can be fixed to the input pen body.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the input pen according to the ninth aspect, the cross-section of the input pen main body is formed at a right angle in accordance with the storage position and / or the exposure position in the R-shaped groove. And the input pen body is elastically locked by engaging the convex spherical projection of the elastic piece of the pen cap with the concave groove bent at a right angle. The elastic piece having the convex spherical projection is locked and can be fixed to the input pen body.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an input pen according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of an embodiment of an input pen according to the present invention.
FIG. 1A shows a state when not used, and FIG. 1B shows a state when used. FIG. 2 is a two-view diagram showing a casing portion which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows an input pen body, which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, as a three-side view. 1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes an input pen main body, a front pen portion 1a is conical, and a rear flat plate portion 1b.
Has a semicircular protrusion 1c on the lower surface of the flat plate portion 1b, a round hole 1d on the top surface thereof, and an elastic piece 1f having a protrusion 1e on the side surface. The housing is composed of A and B. Reference numeral 2 denotes a housing A having an elongated hole 2a and an opening 2b through which a hand strap or the like is passed. Reference numeral 3 denotes a housing B having two ribs 3a and 3b therein and a first V
A rib 3c having a groove 3d and a second V-groove 3e and an opening 3f through which a hand strap or the like is passed are provided. Reference numeral 4 denotes a slide knob having a shaft 4a on the lower surface.

The configuration and operation of the input pen including the above components will be described in more detail below. The slide knob 4 is mounted by press-fitting its shaft 4a into a round hole 1d on the top surface of the flat plate portion 1b of the input pen body 1. When the pen is not used, the pen 1e of the input pen body 1 enters the first V-groove 3d of the rib 3c provided on the housing B3 and is elastically locked (see FIG. 1A). To do this, push the slide knob 4 toward the pen tip side,
e is displaced from the first V-groove 3d, and slides on the side surface of the rib 3c before sliding. At the same time, the semicircular projection 1c forming the rib of the input pen body 1 slides smoothly between the ribs 3a and 3b provided on the housing having a gap having a width slightly wider than the wall pressure of the semicircular projection 1c. When the pen is moved to the pen use state, the projection 1e of the input pen main body 1 enters the second groove 3e and is elastically locked, so that the pen can be used (FIG. 1).
(B), see).

When the use of the pen is completed, when the slide knob 4 is pressed with the finger in the direction opposite to the moving direction at the time of use, the projection 1e of the input pen body 1 comes off the second groove 3e and slides on the side surface of the rib 3c. Simultaneously with the fall into one groove 3d, the semicircular projection 1c of the input pen body 1 slides between the two ribs 3a and 3b and moves to the rear. Here, the two ribs 3a and 3b
The input pen body 1 is prevented from shaking in the left and right directions during movement, and the height of the input pen body (the height of the flat plate portion 1b of the input pen body + the height of the semicircular protrusion 1c) is determined by the housing A2 and the housing B3. By making the gap slightly smaller than the gap, the vertical swing can be prevented. Thus, when the input pen is not used, the tip of the input pen body 1 is
2 and housed inside the housing B3,
Protection against damage etc. is provided.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of the input pen according to the present invention. FIG. ) Shows the state at the time of use. FIG. 5 shows the input pen body, which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, as two drawings. FIG. 6 shows a pen holder which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 as a two-sided view. 4 to 6, reference numeral 5 denotes an input pen body, a pen portion 5a has a triangular plate shape, and a base 5b following it has a flat plate shape, and has concave grooves 5c, 5d and a center on upper and lower surfaces of the base 5b. Is provided with a hole 5e for a rotating shaft.
Reference numeral 6 denotes a pen holder, which has a U-shaped cross section, and has four semicircular protrusions 6a on the inside and round holes 6b, 6c and 6d in the center. Elasticity is added by the U-shape. 7 is a rotation axis.

The operation of the input pen composed of the above components and the operation thereof will be described below in more detail. When the pen is not used, the pen portion 5a of the input pen main body is located inside the pen holder 6, as shown in FIG. At this time, the four semicircular projections 6a of the pen holder 6 fall into the concave grooves 5c and 5d of the input pen main body 5 and remain stationary. For this reason, breakage of the pen tip can be prevented.
When the pen is used, when the input pen body 5 is rotated with a finger, the input pen body 5 rotates about the rotation shaft 7. At this time, when the four semicircular protrusions 6a of the pen holder 6 come off the grooves 5c and 5d of the input pen body, the input pen body 5 rotates while slightly expanding the U-shape against its elasticity. When the input pen main body 5 is rotated by 180 ° to the state shown in FIG. 4B, the four semicircular protrusions 6 a of the pen holder 6 are again inserted into the concave grooves 5 of the input pen main body 5.
c, 5d, the stationary state is maintained, and the pen can be used. At this time, the U-shape of the pen holder 6 is slightly narrowed. The tip of the input pen body 5 enters the U-shape of the pen holder 6 to protect it from damage. Note that the pen holder 6
6d is a hole for attaching a hand strap.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of an input pen according to the present invention. FIG. Indicates a non-use state. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a cap which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a housing, which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, as a two-sided view. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the input pen body, which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, as a two-sided view. 7 to 10, reference numeral 8 denotes an input pen body, a pen portion 8a of which is conical and a portion following the pen portion forms a column portion 8c, and a flange portion 8b for stopping the compression spring 11 and a column at its rear end. Elongated ribs 8d and 8e are provided on the left and right sides, one each for a total of two, and an elastic piece 8f having a projection at the tip is provided. Reference numeral 9 denotes a housing which has a cylindrical shape and has two long holes 9a and 9b on the upper surface, a screw 9c on the right outer periphery, and two concave grooves 9d and 9e passing from one end to the other end of the cylindrical inner peripheral surface. I do. A cap 10 has a hat shape, and has a screw 10a inside and a projection 10b inside. Reference numeral 11 denotes a compression spring whose both ends are cut in a plane.

The operation of the input pen composed of the above components and the operation thereof will be described below in more detail. When the pen is not used, the compression spring 11 contracts as shown in FIG.
The elastic piece 8f of the input pen body 8 is a long hole 9b of the housing 9.
And the input pen body 8 is locked so as not to go outside. When the pen is used, the elastic piece 8f, which has fallen into the long hole 9b of the housing 9, is removed from the long hole 9b and the compression spring 11
The input pen body 8 is pushed by the elastic force of the spring, and the pen tip comes out to the outside. Next, the elastic piece 8f falls into the long hole 9a of the housing 9,
The input pen body 8 stands still and is in a use state. The elongated ribs 8d and 8e on the side of the input pen body 8
The input pen main body 8 is prevented from rotating and guided linearly, and the elastic piece 8f is securely dropped into the elongated holes 9a and 9b of the housing 9 to be able to stand still. In addition, the pen tip can be protected.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of the input pen according to the present invention. FIG. Indicates a non-use state. FIG. 12 is a view showing a cap (FIG. 12A) and an input pen body (FIG. 12B) which are components of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the input pen body that can be substituted for the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 11, FIG.
In the drawing, reference numeral 12 denotes an input pen body, and the pen portion 12
a is a conical shape, the rear portion forms a columnar portion 12b, and the columnar portion 1b.
A long groove 12c having an R-shaped cross section along the longitudinal direction on the surface 2b
And spherical concave grooves 12d and 12 at both ends of the long groove 12c.
e. A cap 13 has a cylindrical shape, and has a notch 13a having a tongue-like elasticity on the surface as shown in FIG. 12A, and a spherical projection 13b below the notch 13a. .

The operation of the input pen composed of the above-described components and the operation thereof will be described below in more detail. When the pen is not used, the spherical projection 13b of the cap 13 falls into the spherical concave groove 12d of the input pen body 12, and the cap 13
Keeps the stationary state (see FIG. 11B). In using the pen, when the cap 13 is pushed with a finger and moved backward against the elastic force, the spherical projection 13b of the cap 13 is disengaged from the spherical concave groove 12d of the input pen body 12, and moves along the long groove 12c. Then, it falls into the spherical groove 12e on the opposite side, the cap 13 remains stationary, and the pen can be used (see FIG. 11A). Long groove 1 of input pen body 12
2c and the concave grooves 12d and 12e at both ends thereof
It serves to prevent falling off and rotation. When not in use, the tip of the input pen body 12 is stored inside the cap 13 to protect it from damage.

FIG. 13 shows an alternative to the input pen body shown in FIG. 12B of the above embodiment. The input pen body shown in this example has concave portions 12f and 12g in which the ends of the longitudinal grooves are bent at right angles, and the spherical projection 1 of the cap 13 when the pen is not used.
When 3b moves to the curved concave portion 12f of the input pen body 12, the cap 13 keeps the stationary state. When using the pen to move the cap 13 backward with a finger, the cap 1
When the spherical projection 13b moves to the curved concave portion 12g of the input pen body 12, the cap 13 remains stationary.

[0025]

According to the present invention, when the convenience and necessity required for the input pen are realized in the text information communication, the point which has been pointed out as a problem in the conventional example described above can be solved by the present invention. According to the input pen of the present invention, the housing, the pen holder,
Since it is stored in the pen cap and is exposed from the storage position at the time of use, it is possible to prevent scratches and breakage on the pen portion in the conventional exposed state during carrying. Further, according to the input pen of the present invention, the pen body is locked (elastically) in the exposed state and the stored state of the pen tip, and the pen is used / not used by directly using a guide or a rotating shaft as a moving mechanism therebetween. The operation during the state can be performed quickly and smoothly with one touch. Furthermore, it is possible to design a compact (thin, miniaturized) portable device with the pen portion accommodated therein, with good portability, and without impairing the input operation function even in the use state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of an embodiment of an input pen according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a casing which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an input pen body which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of the input pen according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an input pen body which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4;

6 is a diagram showing a pen holder which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of the input pen according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a cap which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a view showing a housing which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an input pen body which is a component of the input pen in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of another embodiment of the input pen according to the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating an input pen body and a cap, which are components of the input pen in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11;

13 is a diagram illustrating another example of the input pen body that can be substituted for the embodiment of FIG. 12;

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 5, 8, 12 ... input pen body, 1a, 5a, 8a,
12a: pen portion, 1b: flat plate portion, 1c: semicircular projection, 1d: round hole, 1e, 10b, 13b: projection, 1f,
8f elastic piece, 2 housing A, 2a, 9a, 9b ...
Slots, 2b, 3f, 6d: Open hole, 3: Housing B, 3
a, 3b, 3c, 8d, 8e ... rib, 3d ... first V
Groove, 3e: second V groove, 4: slide knob, 4a ...
Axis, 5b ... base, 5c, 5d, 9d, 9e, 12d, 1
2e: concave groove, 5e: rotary shaft hole, 6: pen holder, 6
a: semicircular projection, 6b: round hole, 6c: round hole, 7: rotating shaft, 8c: cylindrical portion, 8b: flange portion, 9: housing, 9
c, 10a: screw, 10, 13: cap, 11: compression spring, 12b: columnar portion, 12c: long groove, 12f, 12
g: recess, 13a: notch.

Claims (11)

[Claims] An input pen main body, a housing capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and a moving mechanism for moving the input pen main body between a storage position in the housing and an exposed position of the pen portion. In the input pen provided, the input pen main body has a flat plate-shaped portion following a pen portion, and the moving mechanism includes a rib provided on the flat plate-shaped portion and a rib having a regular interval provided on the housing. An input pen characterized by a mechanism for sliding guide in a linear direction while being engaged between the input pens. 2. The input pen according to claim 1, wherein an elastic piece is provided on the input pen body, and a concave portion for engaging with the elastic piece is provided on the housing corresponding to the storage position and / or the exposure position. An input pen characterized by elastically locking the input pen body. 3. The input pen according to claim 1, wherein a slide knob is provided on the input pen body. 4. An input pen main body, a pen holder having a U-shaped cross section capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and a storage position of the pen holder in the U-shape of the pen holder and a pen portion. In an input pen having a moving mechanism for moving between exposure positions, the pen body has a flat plate-shaped portion forming a pen portion and a base portion, and the moving mechanism is configured to rotate a rotation shaft provided on the flat plate-shaped portion by the pen holder. An input pen characterized by a mechanism for rotating around a bearing provided in the input pen. 5. The input pen according to claim 4, wherein a recess is provided in said flat plate-shaped portion of said input pen main body, a projection engaging with said recess is provided on said pen holder, and said projection of said pen holder is provided on said input pen main body. The input pen is engaged with the storage position and / or the exposure position by engaging with a concave portion of the input pen. 6. An input pen main body, a housing capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, a cap covering an end of the housing, and a compression spring provided between the cap and the input pen main body. An input pen having a moving mechanism for moving the input pen body between a storage position in the housing and an exposed position of the pen portion, wherein the input pen body has a pen portion having a conical shape and a cylindrical portion following the conical shape. Wherein the compression spring is fixed to a flange provided at an end of the columnar portion and a projection provided on the cap, and the moving mechanism is configured such that the input pen body is formed by making the housing cylindrical. An input pen characterized by a mechanism for guiding the user. 7. The input pen according to claim 6, wherein a rib is provided on the input pen body, and a linear groove is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the housing so that the rib engages with the input pen body. An input pen characterized in that the input pen is operated. 8. The input pen according to claim 6, wherein an elastic piece is provided on the input pen main body, and a hole for engaging with the elastic piece is provided on a wall of the housing in the storage position and / or the exposure position. 2. The input pen according to claim 1, wherein the input pen body is elastically locked by providing the input pen. 9. An input pen main body, a pen cap capable of storing at least a pen portion of the input pen main body, and a movement for moving the input pen main body between a storage position in the pen cap and an exposed position of the pen portion. In the input pen provided with a mechanism, the input pen body has a columnar portion following a pen portion, and the moving mechanism is configured such that the input pen body has a concave groove having a cross section R provided along a side surface of the columnar portion. An input pen characterized in that it has a mechanism for slidingly guiding an elastic piece having a convex spherical projection having a cross section that fits into the concave groove provided on a side surface of a cylindrical pen cap that covers the pen. 10. The input pen according to claim 9, wherein said input pen body has a spherical concave groove corresponding to said storage position and / or said exposure position in an R groove. An input pen characterized in that the input pen body is elastically locked by engaging a convex spherical projection of an elastic piece of the above with a spherical concave groove. 11. The input pen according to claim 9, wherein the cross-section of the input pen main body is bent at a right angle corresponding to the storage position and / or the exposure position in the R-shaped groove. An input pen, wherein the input pen body is elastically locked by engaging a convex spherical projection of an elastic piece of the cap with the concave groove bent at a right angle.