JPS6222897Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Technical Field) The present invention relates to a keyboard mounting structure for an operation console such as a telephone switchboard or a debugging console that has a keyboard mounted thereon.

In today's era of increasing mechanization and computerization, there are various command consoles that have buttons, switches, etc. for operating them all in one place, and have keyboards designed for easy operation.

In operating this operation console, the operator does not only have to operate the keyboard, buttons, switches, etc., but also has to do some calculations, memos, etc.

Therefore, the working state is influenced by the mounting position of the keyboard on the console.

(Prior Art) A conventional example will be described below based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a first conventional example of an operator console.

In the figure, 1 is a terminal device, 2 is a character display, 3 is a floppy disk, 4 is a clock, 5 is a switch, 6 is a rectangular lamp, 7 is a handset terminal, 8 is a keyboard, and 9 is a housing housing the above-mentioned components. 10 is a workbench on which notes and the like formed on the casing 9 are written, and 11 is a cover for supporting the casing 9.

In a desk-like stationary operation console configured in this way, output to and interaction with the device is performed by operating the keyboard 8. Since it is an embedded structure, it has the following drawbacks.

This is because when an operator performs simple calculations or writes notes that are necessary for operations, he or she has to do it on the workbench 10 due to the blank space of the keyboard 3, which puts strain on the operator's posture, and the small space makes it difficult to do so. In the end, it cannot be used, and even if it can be used, it has the disadvantage of being subject to considerable restrictions.

In addition, since the workbench 10 is used in such a situation, there is also the drawback that a key on the keyboard 8 located in the middle of the workbench 10 may be pressed inadvertently, resulting in a malfunction.

Next, a second conventional example will be described, which was developed to solve the drawbacks of the first conventional example. Note that the same parts as in the first conventional example, such as buttons and switches on the operation console, will be omitted.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of an operation console showing a second conventional example.

In this second conventional example, since the keyboard 8 is stored in a drawer 12 provided in front of the housing 9, the entire front surface of the housing 9 can be used as a workbench 10, and especially one A very effective workbench 10 could be formed by using the central part, which is easy to use.

However, this second conventional example also has the following drawbacks.

If you use keyboard 8, drawer 1
In order to pull out and use 2, the operator sitting in the chair must step back.

In this case, the operator's body is moved away from the entire operation console, and the operator has to lean forward and extend his hand to operate the terminal device 1, switch 5, etc., which creates a disadvantage in that the operator's posture becomes strained. Also,
Since the distance from the character display 2 is also long, the display data from the keyboard 8 is difficult to see, which reduces work efficiency.

(Purpose of the invention) Therefore, the present invention utilizes the space under the workbench of the operation console to provide a vertical drawer at the bottom of the workbench that can store the keyboard vertically. , which is characterized by keeping its operating surface horizontal or nearly horizontal, and is intended to solve the drawbacks of the prior art.

(Structure of the idea) The details of its characteristics are as follows.

A drawer is provided in the lower part of the space under the workbench in which the keyboard can be slid and stored vertically. When the stored keyboard is pulled out for use, the operating surface of the keyboard is attached with a hinge or the like so that it can be rotated horizontally or almost horizontally, and the structure has a locking mechanism to maintain this position. It is in.

(Example) Next, the present invention will be specifically described based on the drawings of an example. Since the operation console is of the same type as the conventional one, explanations of its buttons, switches, etc. will be omitted.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of an operation console according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view with the keyboard pulled out and ready for operation, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial perspective view showing the keyboard mounting structure. FIG. 6 is a partial front view showing the rotation locking mechanism of the keyboard.

In the figure (mainly shown in FIG. 5), 8 is a keyboard, 10 is a workbench, 13 is a box shaped so that the keyboard 8 can be stored vertically, and the box 1
3 is attached to the lower right side of the workbench 10.

14 is a rail installed inside the box 13;
15 is a rail that slides with the support of the rail 14; 16 is a keyboard receiving frame for a keyboard holder to be described later; the keyboard receiving frame 1;
6 is attached to the rail 15, so the rail 1
Slide with 5. 17 is a front panel attached in front of the keyboard receiving frame 16;
The front panel 17 serves as a lid for the box 13 and at the same time serves as a handle for drawing out the box.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a keyboard holder, and the keyboard holder 18 is attached to the keyboard holder frame 16 so as to house the keyboard 8 and rotate horizontally on a hinge 19.

The keyboard 8 is now connected to the box 13 by the rail 15 that slides with the support of the rail 14.
This means that it can be slid into place.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a stay (shown in FIG. 6).The stay 20 is attached to the keyboard receiver 18 on one side and the keyboard receiver frame 16 on the other, and forms a hinge in the middle. This stay 20 maintains the operating surface horizontally when the keyboard 8 is used.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the operating console has a structure in which one vertically elongated drawer is provided at the lower right side of the operating console.

Next, the use of this console will be explained.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the keyboard 8 is pulled out from the box 13 by pulling the front panel 17.

Next, rotate the keyboard receiver 18 about 90 degrees to the left until it becomes horizontal. Then, the keyboard receiver 18 is maintained horizontally by the locking action of the stay 20, as shown in FIG.

Here, the keyboard 8 is placed on the right side of the operator in the form of a side table.

Next, when the use of the keyboard 8 is finished, the stay 20 is unlocked, the keyboard 8 is turned from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, and the front panel 17 is pushed to store the keyboard 8 in the box 13.

In this way, the keyboard 8 is used and stored.

(Effects of the invention) As explained above in detail, this invention utilizes the space under the workbench to create a drawer-like structure in which the keyboard can be slidably stored vertically, so it does not become an obstacle for the operator. Since the keyboard is structured so that it can be kept horizontal when in use, the keyboard is positioned exactly to the side of the operator like a side table, so it does not pose any hindrance to the operation, unlike the conventional keyboard. This has the advantage that the operator does not have to move far from the console, which eliminates the strain on the operator's posture when operating the console's terminal equipment, switches, etc., and also prevents the character display from becoming difficult to see. It is something.

Similar to the second conventional example, the workbench also has the effect of providing a wide and easy-to-use space.

Furthermore, since the keyboard is located at a slightly different position from the workbench, it also has the effect of preventing erroneous keyboard operations.

In this way, the present invention can improve the functions of various operation consoles, which are equipped with switches and the like, as man-machines.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a first conventional example of an operation console, Fig. 2 is an overall perspective view showing a second conventional example, and Fig. 3 is an overall perspective view showing a first conventional example of an operation console.
Figure 4 is an overall perspective view of an operation console showing an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is an overall perspective view with the keyboard pulled out and ready for operation; Figure 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the keyboard mounting structure; FIG. 6 is a front view showing the rotation lock mechanism of the keyboard. 8...keyboard, 10...workbench, 13...
Box, 14, 15...Rail, 16...Keyboard holder frame, 18...Keyboard holder,
19...Hinge.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In the keyboard mounting structure of a stationary operation console that has a workbench and a keyboard, a box is provided at the bottom of the workbench in which the keyboard can be slid and stored vertically.When using the keyboard, the keyboard can be pulled out from the box and placed horizontally or A keyboard mounting structure for a stationary operation console, characterized by having a locking mechanism that allows the keyboard to be rotated almost horizontally and maintained in that state.