JPS60189523A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the installing space of an information processor by having a longitudinal case for a miniature computer. CONSTITUTION:For an information processor, a hight H has a larger size than a base S to form a longitudinal form. When a keyboard 15 is opened from the processor, the keyboard is tilted to the surface where the processor is set. A push- button 20 of a key switch is set at the upper surface. The surface oppsote to the button 20 doubles as a cover when the keyboard 15 is closed. In such a constitution, the installing space can be reduced for a computer, a word processor, etc.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention has an input means, a data processing means, a display means, and an output means integrally, and can be generally used on a tabletop in an office, home, etc. The present invention relates to an information processing device that can perform

Structure of the conventional example and its problems FIGS. 1 and 2 show the conventional example. 1 and 2 show a recent small-sized information processing apparatus that integrally includes input means, data processing means, and display means. These are used on a desktop as a personal computer or word processor, and have a keyboard as an input means and a liquid crystal display panel as a display means. Auxiliary storage means is integrally or removably mounted.

1 and 2, 1 is a keyboard, 2 is a liquid crystal display panel, 3 is a printer, and 4 is a cassette data recorder, respectively.

These conventional examples are equipped with a large number of various elemental parts, so although they are said to be small and lightweight, they have the following difficulties in terms of space, operation space, transportability, storage, etc. have.

(1) To use it alongside documents on a desk such as an office desk,
The planar dimensions of the device are large (generally A4 file size or larger). The plane dimensions directly serve as the operation space, and it cannot be said to be sufficient in terms of ease of operation. Reducing the operating space is an issue.

(2) As is clear from the conventional examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration is not necessarily suitable for transportation. It is easy to drop and unstable when carried by hand. Conventionally, this type of device is generally carried in a carrying case. Therefore, in addition to requiring a separate case, the weight of the case occupies a larger specific gravity than the device, and in some cases, the weight of the case may be heavier than the device, which poses major difficulties in transportation.

(3) As well as transportation, storage is also a major problem. The shape is not suitable for storing in a desk drawer or locker, making it difficult to store.

If the dimensions do not match the dimensions of the drawer or locker, it cannot be stored. If you want to store it independently, you will need a special case. In this case, it becomes complicated to take things in and out of the case, and the storage space becomes large.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to reduce the operation space and improve storage performance by devising a new product form.

Structure of the Invention The present invention provides a case having a side surface whose height dimension is larger than the base dimension, and at least an input means.

The input means and the display means have a display means and an output means, and the input means and the display means are housed in the case with their maximum external surfaces facing vertically, and the output means is disposed above the input means and the display means. This is an information processing device installed.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 14. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof. Fig. 6 is a right side view of the device shown in Fig. 4;
FIG. 7 shows a left side view of the same. 8 is a rear view, FIG. 9 is a partial plan view with a portion removed from FIG. 3, and FIG. 10 is a side view showing only the output means.

In Figures 3 to 12, 11 is the case of the main body of the device, 1
2 is a printer as an output means, 13 is paper for the printer, 14 is a knob for driving the printer paper, 16 is a keyboard as an input means, 16 is a liquid crystal display unit as a display means, 17 is a handle for transportation, and 18 is a A floppy disk device is used as an auxiliary storage means, and 19 indicates a push button for attaching and detaching the storage medium (floppy disk).

In FIG. 3, the handle 17 is shown in the position shown in FIG. 6a.

In FIG. 4, the right half of the main body case 11 corresponds to FIG. 7 as a side view with the keyboard 15 closed, and the left half corresponds to the side view of FIG.
Shown in the figure.

As is clear from FIGS. 3 to 7, this embodiment is basically constructed of a vertical type. Of the four sides A-D of the device shown in Figure 3, for sides C and D, the height H is larger than the base S, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. ing.

The device therefore has a vertical configuration. Further, in this embodiment, the keyboard 15 is provided on side A, which is one of the four sides A to D shown in FIG. 3, so that it can be opened and closed like a door. Figures 6 and 7 show the case when opened and the case when closed. 2o is a key switch push button provided on the keypad.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the keyboard 15 is opened from the device, it is inclined with respect to the surface on which the device is placed, and the push buttons of the key switches are arranged on the top surface. The side opposite to the push button also serves as a lid when opening and closing. Further, in this embodiment, when the keyboard is opened and put into use, the display surface 39 (FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal unit 16, which is a display means, appears in the opened part, so that the displayed contents can be visually confirmed. . At the same time, the display surface 39 is held tilted (FIGS. 4 and 6).

Furthermore, this device is equipped with a floppy disk device as an auxiliary storage device, and an insertion slot 21 for a storage medium (floppy disk) 18 is provided on the right side of the device (Side C in Fig. 3). figure).

Attach and detach 18 from 21. It can be attached and detached using the push button 19.

,, Figures 6 and 23 and 24 are recesses for handholding during attachment and detachment. 23' and 24 also serve as positioning means when the medium 18 is installed.

FIG. 8 shows the back side of the device.

Next, the handle 17 will be explained. As shown in Figures 4 and 6, in this embodiment, the entire width of the device (from plane C' in Figure 3 to D
A handle 1T for transportation is added over the whole surface. The handle 17 can be moved around the fulcrum 22 in FIG. 6 to positions a-c.

When using the device, place it in the a-b position, and when transporting it, put it in the C position. Place the handle 17 in the position shown in Fig. 6C, close the keyboard 16, and carry it by holding on to it.
The device can be transported with the top surface E (Fig. 6) facing upward without changing its position from the position it was placed in when in use.

When shown alone, the printer 12 has a shape as shown in FIG. 10 (side view). It is configured to be separable from the main body. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the right end when the printer 12 is removed from FIG. 3. The printer 12 is attached to and detached from the apparatus in the vertical direction. In FIG. 9, surfaces 25, 2
6.27 is used as a guide surface for positioning around the periphery. To fix the printer when the device is in use, use the locking mechanism 28 shown in Figure 1o at the 9th position.
It is carefully fitted into the groove 29 shown in the figure to prevent it from coming off. (28 bends inward.) For the positional relationship between the main body of the device and the printer, see the top surface E of the main body of the device (Fig. 6).
In this case, the plane area of the printer is slightly smaller than the area of the top surface of the main body. Particularly in the left and right direction, everything is housed inside the handle 17. (Fig. 3.4.8) A knob 14 for driving printer paper is also arranged inside the handle 17. Therefore, the handle 17 can be freely moved with the X while the printer is attached to the main body. When turning the knob 14 to move the printer paper, move the handle 17 to the sixth position.
Position as shown in Figures a-b. Adjust the angle of the handle and
If it is configured as shown in FIG. 4, it can also serve as a guide for holding the printer paper 13. FIG. 13 shows a side view of only the main body when the printer is removed from the apparatus main body.

Next, the internal structure 4 of the device will be explained with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 shows the state in use. One side surface A of the device is the front. keyboard 16
rotates around 30 as a fulcrum, and is provided so that it can be opened and closed like a door on the side.

When using it, open it and use it. A push button 2o of the key switch appears at an inclined position in front of the front of the device and functions as an operation panel. The inclination angle of the keyboard 16 is set to an angle that is easy to operate. The keyboard 15 is provided to be detachable from the device. Of course, it is also possible to provide it integrally. Further, 16 is a liquid crystal display element unit as a display means. (Hereinafter, the liquid crystal 16 will be abbreviated as liquid crystal.) In this embodiment, the liquid crystal 16 is held tilted during use. 16 is provided at a position such that when the keyboard 16 is opened, a display section 39 (FIG. 4) is exposed at the opening and the display contents can be visually confirmed;
The position of the display section on the display unit is considered. 3
1 is the rotation center of the tilt angle of the liquid crystal 16.

FIG. 12 shows the state in which the keyboard 15 is closed and transported or stored. When the keyboard 15 is closed, the keyboard itself is stored in the device and the liquid crystal display 16 is displayed.
It also has the function of putting a lid on it. 32 is a mechanism of a floppy disk device, 33 is a printer mechanism, and 34 and 35 are circuit boards serving as data processing means. As is clear from FIG. 12, the keyboard 15, the liquid crystal display 16, and the floppy disk device (hereinafter abbreviated as FDD) 32 are all mounted in a vertically parallel arrangement. 15,1
6.32 are mounted with their maximum external surfaces 36, 37, and 38 facing vertically (vertical direction in FIG. 12). Regarding the arrangement, the liquid crystal 16 is provided between the keyboard 15 and the FDD 32, and when the keyboard 15 is opened to a predetermined position as shown in FIG. Unit 1 so that it can be seen
6 and the position of the display surface are determined.

The leaf spring 40 and the arm 41 are a mechanism for holding the liquid crystal 16 at an angle when the keyboard 15 is opened and put into use. When opening the keyboard 15, first tilt it to a certain angle by the spring 4o, then open the keyboard 16.
When the keyboard 15 is completely opened, the liquid crystal 16 is held at a predetermined angle of inclination. When the keyboard 15 is closed, the liquid crystal 16 is tilted by its own weight, and after contacting the spring 40, it is pushed into a predetermined position by five protrusions (not shown) provided on the keyboard 15, and the liquid crystal 16 is tilted by its own weight.
The state shown in Figure 2 is reached. In FIG. 6, 42 is a locking mechanism for preventing the keyboard 15 from coming off when it is closed.

Next, the location of the printer as an output means will be explained. As shown in FIG. 12, the printer 33 is disposed above the keyboard 15 and liquid crystal 16. The outlet 43 (FIGS. 3 and 12) for the printer paper 13 provided on the printer case 12 is arranged so that it is located at a position corresponding to the top surface of the device when the printer is attached to the main body of the device. There is. Therefore, the printer paper 13 is drawn out from the top surface F of the device when outputting from the printer. Connection terminals and the like are mainly provided on the back surface.

Note that the input means is not limited to the keyboard.

Various means such as a touch panel, digitizer, mouse, tablet, etc. can be installed. The display means is not limited to a liquid crystal display element. Any flat display element may be used. Light emitting diode electro, luminescence (EL)
) and other various display bodies can be used. The handle is not limited to the type of the embodiment. It may be belt-shaped or linear.

The mounting positions and directions of the keyboard, liquid crystal, and FDD do not have to be as strict as in this embodiment. Even if there is a slight deviation in the height direction or a slight inclination in the vertical direction, it will not be able to be used. Some changes may occur due to role-related circumstances.

The above embodiment has the following effects.

(1) A portable type information processing device can be configured vertically and compactly. Therefore, the installation space is small. When used on a tabletop, the operating space can be made much smaller than the conventional flat type.

(2) The keyboard can be easily transported by simply closing the keyboard and grabbing the handle. Unlike the conventional example, a case for transportation is not required. Therefore, the external dimensions and weight during transportation can be significantly reduced.

(3) Just close the keyboard and you can store it anywhere. Since it is vertical, storage space can be significantly reduced. Of course, it can be stored flat.

(4) Since the printer is mounted on the top of the device above the keyboard and liquid crystal, the depth (thickness) of the device can be reduced. The device has a well-balanced form. You can effectively take advantage of the vertical features.

(5) Since the printer is attached to and detached from the device in the vertical direction, it can be held securely and has excellent transportability. Compared to attaching and detaching in the horizontal direction, when it is attached horizontally, it is placed under the handle during transportation, so it is located under the hand, and it will not come off or come off. In addition, attachment and detachment in the vertical direction is easy and has excellent operability. Connections such as connectors are also easy to arrange, and the structure is simplified.

(6) Since the printer paper is drawn out from the top of the device, it is easy to operate the printer, such as checking the printed content. Further, by adjusting the angle of the handle, the printer paper drawn out by the handle can be held, and operability can be improved in this respect as well.

Effect of the invention.

1 As described above, according to the present invention, since the case is configured vertically, the installation space can be reduced, and when the case is used on a tabletop, the workability is improved without taking up much space. And since the output means was installed above the case,
The entire device can be configured compactly.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are perspective views of an information processing device in a conventional example, FIG. 3 is a plan view of an information processing device in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front view of the same, and FIG. 6 7 is a bottom view of the same, FIG. 6 is a side view of the same, FIG. 8 is a back view of the same, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the same part, and FIG. 10 is a side view of the printer that constitutes a part of the device. 11 and 12 are cross-sectional views of the same device, FIG. 13 is a side view of the same device, and FIG.
Figure ζ is a side view of a portion of the device. 11... Case, 16... Song/display means, 15
°゛group. Input means, 39...Display surface, 12...
printer. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
figure? ;2 Figure 3 (!l 5 Figure 5 Figure 8 tq 528 Figure 11 3 15-1"4Q Prisoner 14 13 ■Indication of the incident 1982 Patent Application No. 45806 2 Name of the invention Information processing device 3 Amendment Relationship with the case of a person who commits a patent application Person's address 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Name (
582) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Representative Toshihiko Yamashita 4 Agent 571 Address 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Detailed description of the invention in the specification subject to the 6th amendment Drawing 6 , Contents of amendment (1) ra-cJ on page 8, line 4 of the specification is changed to "b-C"
will be corrected. (2) "Light-emitting diode electroluminescence" on the 4th to 5th lines of page 13 is corrected to "light-emitting diode electroluminescence". (3) Correct "linear" in line 7 of page 13 to "string". (4) Correct and edit the drawings in Figures 9, 11, and 12 as shown in the attached sheet. Figure 9

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) A case having a side surface with a height dimension larger than a base dimension, and at least an input means 2 display means. and an output means, the input means and the display means are housed in the case with their maximum external surfaces facing vertically, and the output means is disposed above the input means and the display means. Processing equipment. (2) The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output means is configured to be separable from the case. (3) The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output medium outlet of the output means is provided on the top surface of the case. (4) The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the output means is attached/detached in a vertical direction. (6) The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output medium drive knob of the output means is arranged inside a handle provided on the case. (6) Claim 1, wherein the case is provided with a handle, and the handle is configured to hold the output medium of the output means.
The information processing device described in the section.