JPS61278197A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an imaging device having a handle for use during transportation.

2. Description of the Related Art In order to make it easier to transport an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, facsimile machine, or printer, it has been known to provide a handle on such an image forming apparatus. In particular, recently, easily portable imaging devices with a small diameter have become commercially available, and if such a small device is provided with a handle, it can be carried around like a bag or bag, which is very convenient. However, if this inadvertently starts operating while the imaging device is being transported, or if the operator carelessly transports the imaging device while it is still operating, it may not only cause the equipment to malfunction, but also cause damage to the operator. This is also undesirable in terms of ensuring safety.

The more portable an image forming device becomes, the more likely this problem will occur. In addition, especially in an image forming apparatus that is made to be portable and does not use a commercial power source, there is a high possibility that the power will be turned on unexpectedly during transportation, and this cannot be ignored.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device that always stops operating during transportation so that the above-mentioned troubles do not occur.

(2) The present invention is characterized in that it is configured to be turned off by the action of bringing the power switch or handle of the image forming device to the use position, or by the action of grasping the handle. According to this configuration, when one handle is used when transporting one image forming apparatus, the power switch is always turned off and the image forming apparatus stops operating.Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of an electronic copying machine having a handle 1. As shown in FIG. A shaft 2 of the handle 1 is rotatably supported by a main body frame (not shown) of the copying machine, and the handle 1 can rotate together with the shaft 2 in the direction of arrow a. Further, a power switch 3 is provided inside the main body of the copying machine, and this switch 3 is operated by a cam 4 integrally provided on the shaft 2 of the handle 1.

When operating the copying machine to perform a copying operation, the handle 1 is brought to the position shown by the solid line. In the illustrated example, the handle 1 is housed in a case 5 of the main body.

At this time, the actuator 6 of the switch 3 is pressed by the cam 4, the switch 3 is turned on, and the power is turned on. Therefore, the operator can perform copying work by pressing a print key (not shown).

When the copying machine is to be transported, rotate the handle 1 counterclockwise and insert the handle 1 through the hole 7 formed in the case 5. I protrude to the use position shown by the chain line. In this way, the operator can grasp the handle 1 and carry the copying machine just like a bag or bag. When the handle 1 is rotated to the use position, its shaft 2 and therefore the cam 4 also rotate, but at this time the suppressing action of the cam 4 on the actuator 6 is released and the switch 3 is turned off.

Therefore, the power to the copying machine is cut off, and the copying machine stops operating. In this way, when the handle 1 is brought to the operating position, the power switch 3 of the copying machine is always turned off, that is, the operation of the copying machine is stopped, so the operator can safely transport the copying machine, and the copying machine This can prevent the occurrence of malfunctions.

In this way, even when the copying machine does not use commercial power, it is possible to eliminate the risk of the power being unexpectedly turned on while the copying machine is being transported.

When using the copying machine after setting it in a predetermined position, simply move the handle 1 to the operating position shown by the chain line and switch 3 is pressed.
is turned off, so by operating handle 1 between the solid line position and the chain line position, the power to the copying machine can be turned on and off, and handle 1 is used in the same way as the power switch on a conventional copying machine. can do. When the handle 1 is thus made available for switch operation during normal use of the copying machine, when the switch 3 is turned off.

Since the handle 1 remains protruding from the case 5 of the copying machine, the handle 1 can be rotated to the position shown by the broken line, that is, to the other position where the handle is housed in the case 5,
At this time, it is desirable to configure the switch 3 so that the cam 4 does not press the actuator 6 and the switch 3 remains off. In this way, when the operator should turn off the power to the copying machine, he or she can place the copying machine in the position indicated by the broken line, thereby avoiding the drawback that the handle becomes a nuisance. Of course.

Another power switch (not shown) similar to that of a conventional copying machine is connected in series with the switch 3 shown, so that the operation of the copying machine can be controlled by turning on and off the switch not shown. With this configuration, it is possible to control the operation of the copying machine on and off while keeping the handle 1 in the position shown by the solid line, that is, keeping the switch 3 in the on state. This also applies to the embodiments described later.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the handle 1 is supported on a copying machine so that it can be pulled out or pushed in. In this embodiment, the handle 1 is
is pulled out to the use position shown by the solid line and the copying machine can be carried by grasping it, but at this time the handle 1 does not press the actuator 6 of the power switch 3, so the switch 3 is turned off and the power supply is cut off. During normal use of the copying machine, when the handle 1 is pushed in as shown by the chain line, the switch 3 is turned on and the copying machine starts operating.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the handle 1 is made of an elastic or flexible material, and one end 1a of the handle 1 is connected to a support member 8a fixed to the main body of the copying machine.
and the other end 1b is fixed to the main body.
The support member 8b is slidably fitted into the support member 8b.

When the handle 1 is pulled to bring it into the use position shown in FIG. 3, the handle 1 and the actuator 6 of the switch 3 are separated, the switch 3 is turned off, and therefore the power supply is cut off.

Therefore, in this case as well, when the handle 1 is pushed in and extended as shown in FIG.
is turned on and the copying machine starts operating.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the handle is actuated between the use position and other positions, and the switch is turned off by bringing the handle to the use position. Even if a button or a button is provided on the grip part of the handle, and the operator grasps the handle, this actuator or button is pressed and the switch is turned off. It is possible to stop the operation of the copying machine, thereby eliminating the possibility that the copying machine will operate during transportation.

Although a specific example in which the present invention is applied to a copying machine has been shown above, it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to image forming apparatuses such as printers and facsimile machines. In addition, the structure of the handle and switch according to the present invention can be widely applied to electrical equipment other than image forming apparatuses, such as radios and televisions.

According to the present invention, it is possible to always turn off the switch when transporting the imaging device, ensuring safety during transportation, and eliminating one of the causes of failure of the imaging device. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 is a front view of an electronic copying machine with a part of the main body case broken away and a part thereof shown in cross section; FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of an electronic copying machine in another embodiment; This figure is a cross-sectional view of a copying machine having another handle, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the switch is turned on using the handle shown in FIG. 1... Handle 3... Switch Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] An imaging device comprising a handle used during transportation, and a power switch that is turned off by an action of bringing the handle to a use position or an action of grasping the handle.