JPS6094377A - Carrying case - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To relax the fatigue of the palm of an operator as well as enhance the operability of a carrying case for typewriter, etc., by forming the portion of palm rest which enables an operator to make input operations while resting his palm. CONSTITUTION:When using a typewriter 50, a part-housing cover 21 with a knob is opened by an operator, and necessary attendant parts are selected. The upper cover 11 is turned to a stop position, selected parts are attached to the typewriter 50, the cover 21 is closed, and operations are started. In the cover 21, the outer surface 21S is smoothened to an extent that the palm 100 of the operator is not irritated and also the height of the end 50A of the typewriter 50 is almost equalized with the height of the portion 21A of the cover 21 in the face in such a way that the palm 100 is not fatigued during operation. The inclination of the carrying case is also nearly equalized with that of the key board 51.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a carrying case, particularly a type-like,
This is an improved carrying case for storing devices with input operation panels, such as word processors and personal computers.

[Prior Art] Conventional carrying cases for storing devices such as typewriters and word processors (hereinafter simply referred to as devices) having an input operation panel, for example, a keyboard, have a handle portion for transportation. It is known to consist of two lid members, upper and lower, with hinges on the opposite side of the lid.

However, conventional carrying cases have been used exclusively for storing and transporting equipment.

That is, when the top cover is opened to expose the device and the device is used in that state, no particular consideration has been taken to make the operation easier for the operator.

[Purpose] In view of the problem of bending, the present invention has a part that forms a palm rest that allows the operator to perform input operations while resting his or her palm, thereby allowing the operator to open his jacket and expose the device. To provide a carrying case that relieves fatigue of an operator's palm when operating the device in a state that improves the operability of the device.

Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to make it possible to store equipment accessories such as ink ribbons in the part forming the palm rest, thereby improving the storage efficiency of the carrying case and the functionality when using the equipment. 1/! ! Our goal is to provide a carrying case.

[Example] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1m.

Figure 1 (A), (B), (C) and (Ll)
are a front view, a top view, a right side view, and a left side view, respectively, showing an example of the configuration of the carrying case of the present invention;
This carrying case stores, for example, an electronic typewriter having a keyboard.

Here, 10 is a main body storage part that stores the main body of a thermal head type writer, 20 is a parts storage part that stores accessories, 30 is a handle part provided in the parts storage part, and 40 is a leg part. These are integrally formed by plastic molding.

11 and 12 are the upper and lower lids of the main body storage section 10, respectively, and the handle portion 3 of the lids 11 and 12 is
It can be opened and closed by a hinge 13 on the side opposite to 0. 14 and 15 are stopper parts provided on the upper lid 11 and the lower lid 12, respectively, and when the upper lid 11 is opened when using the typewriter, the upper 4xt rotates around the hinge 13, and /Paper portion 14 stops at a predetermined position where it hits stopper portion 15. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1(C), the lower lid 12 is extended longer than the upper lid 11 toward the parts storage section 20, and for example, the first
The component storage lid 21 is pivotally supported by a hinge 23 at the upper end in the figure. The component storage part i21 has a latch 24, and is latched to the lower lid 12 by the latch 24 catching on the lower lid 12 when the cover 21 is closed. Note that the component storage lid 21 may be opened and closed by a hinge at one side end of the extending portion of the lower lid 12.

FIG. 2 shows the lids 11 and 21 of the carrying case of the present invention in an open state. Here, the claw 11B is made to protrude from the side surface +1A of a++ so that when the lids 11 and 21 are closed, the claw 11B engages with the portion 21B of M21. A recess for accommodating components is provided inside the extending portion 12A covered by the component storage lid 21 of the lower Qi + 2. This recess can have a desired shape depending on the type, shape, etc. of the J-bar parts used in the equipment to be stored. In the unembodied example, a recess 25 for storing an ink ribbon cassette I and a recess 26 for storing a type style cartridge, which is an external memory of the type style such as the type font and type size of the thermal head, are provided.

Incidentally, if the typewriter is of type wheel type, the type wheel may be housed.

Further, the lids 12 and 21 are provided with holes 31 and 32, respectively, large enough to receive an operator's hand, and constitute a handle portion 30 for transporting the carrying case.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the lids 11 and 21 of the carrying case of the present invention are closed during transportation, etc., where the A-A line, the B-B line, and the C-C line are respectively.

This is a disconnection including the pawl 11B, the handle portion 30, and the recesses 25 and 26.

FIGS. 4(A), (B) and (C) show the carrying case of the present invention, respectively, along lines AA and B-
A cross section cut along the B line and the CC line is shown. Open the lids 11 and 21 as shown in Fig. 2 and open the box fi! :t,,
When closing as shown in the third figure, first 1,
411, and then close the lid 21. At this time, in particular, as shown in FIG. 4(A), the portion 21B of the 2Hy 21 engages with the claw 11B, and therefore, when the operator grips the handle portion 30 when operating the iMG,
The lid 11 will be pressed toward M12. In other words, the lid 11 will not open unless the lid 21 is opened.

During transportation of the carrying case, the locked state is maintained by the gripping force of the operator, so that the typewriter or the like stored in the case does not fall out.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a state in which the carrying case according to the present invention stores a type-like and accompanying parts. Here, the shaded portions 50, 60.7o and 80 are type-like, ink ribbon force cent, type-style cartridge and paper, respectively.

FIG. 8 shows a typewriter 5o housed in the gear ring case of the present invention as shown in FIG.

This shows the state in which this is operated. In use, the operator must:
Open the parts storage area 21 and check the required information 147? Select the lt item. Also, at this time, it can be confirmed whether spare parts are stored.

Next, the upper lid 11 was rotated to the stop position and selected. M.R.
Attach the product to the Type-like 50, close the lid 21, and start operation.

Here, the lid 21 will be explained. Outer surface 21 of M21
S was made to be smooth enough not to irritate the operator's palm 100. In addition, the shape of the lid 21 is appropriately designed ergonomically in relation to the shape of the typewriter 50, and various shapes are selected so that the operator does not get tired when the operator places the palm 100 and operates it. It can be done. For example, the sixth
As shown in the figure, the height of the end 50A of the housed typewriter 50 is approximately equal to the height of the portion 21A of the lid 21 facing the end 50A, and the inclination of the keyboard portion 51 is approximately the same. It is also possible to configure M 21 so that the height of lid 21 gradually decreases toward the operator side with an equal inclination.

[Effects] As described above, according to the present invention, the carrying case is provided with a portion forming a palm rest that allows the operator to perform key operations while resting his/her palm. When key operations are performed with the device exposed, the fatigue of the operator's palm can be alleviated, and the operability of the device and information processing efficiency can be significantly improved.

Furthermore, according to the two embodiments, accessories of the device can be stored in the portion forming the palm rest, thereby increasing the storage efficiency of the carrying case and the functionality when using the device.

In addition, the top cover of the main body storage section is held at a predetermined angle toward the operator by the stopper g++, so that the document can be propped up against the inside of the top cover during use, which improves operability. can be further reduced by C"1,z.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, a carrying case for storing a type-like was described, but the present invention can also be used as a carrying case for storing a device having a key fob such as a word processor, a personal computer, a pocket computer, etc. Of course, the same effect can be obtained.

Further, it can also be used as a carrying case for storing a device having, for example, a so-called Bentouch type manual operation panel as an input operation panel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper and lower lids and the component storage lid are the three main elements, and they are connected by a hinge to form an integral structure. However, the present invention is not limited to such a structure; It is also possible to have the following configuration. For example, as in the above-mentioned embodiments, the component storage lid may not be constructed to be openable and closable with a hinge, but may be a sliding type that can slide on the extended portion, or a removable lid member that can be attached or removed. You can also do it.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIGS. 1(A), (B), CC), and (D) are a front view, a top view, a right side view, and a left side view, respectively, showing an example of the configuration of a carrying case of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the top lid and parts storage compartment lid in an open and closed state, respectively; FIGS. 4(A), (B) and CG> show the carrying case of the present invention 5 is a side view of the carrying case of the present invention storing a typewriter and accessory parts; FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of a state in which the typewriter housed in the carrying case of the present invention is operated. It is a diagram. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Main body storage part, 11... Upper lid, 12... Lower lid, 12A... Extension part, 20... Parts storage part, 21... Parts storage part lid, 25.26. ... hollow, 30 ... handle part, 31.32 ... hole. Patent applicant Canon Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] l) A first lid member that can be stored by covering a bottom side of a device having an input operation panel where the input operation panel is not provided, and a top surface where the input operation panel is provided. It has a shape that covers the sides,
a second lid member that can cooperate with the first lid member to store the device with the lid closed, and that can expose an upper surface on which the input operation panel of the device is disposed when the lid is opened; A carrying case comprising: a palm rest member coupled to the first lid member and capable of receiving a palm of an operator of the device. 2. In the carrying case as set forth in claim 1, the first lid member has an extending member that extends toward the palm rest member longer than the second lid member, and the extending member has a A carrying case characterized in that the palm rest member is provided. 3) In the carrying case according to claim 1 or 2, the palm rest member has a third lid member that covers the extending member, and the third lid f41 (material and the extending member A carrying case characterized in that the accessory parts of the equipment listed in item 11 can be stored in the space formed by the members.