JPS6243393Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to an input device that can improve the input operability of an office computer or the like.

Conventionally, input means for operating office computers and the like have been divided into two types, for example, advanced type and simple type, and the user has had to select one of them.

However, when the number of operators ranges from beginners to veterans, there have been problems in the use of computers, such as the advanced version requires a lot of time for beginners to get used to it, and the simple version requires not enough experienced users.

The purpose of this invention is, for example, to address such problems and increase added value by disposing desired key units on the front and back sides of the input device. The purpose is to be able to set the slope arbitrarily.

Next, this invention will be explained based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a commonly used office computer, in which a is an input device disposed on the surface b of a disk, and c is a rotary numeric keypad.

Figures 2 to 4 show the input device A of this invention.
This shows one embodiment, in which a movable plate 2 that can be pulled out toward the front and a movable plate 3 that can be opened toward the rear are provided at the center of the upper surface of the frame 1, as shown in FIG. As will be described later, both movable plates 2 and 3 can also be used as auxiliary stands, and are configured to cover four sides of the key unit, which is made up of thin flat keys.

Furthermore, a foot 5 is rotatably attached to both areas of the frame 1 via a knob shaft 6 as a foot locking means, and is rotatable around the knob shaft 6, and a third foot 5 can be attached as needed. As shown in the figure, it is constructed so that it can stand on its feet. The standing leg of the foot 5 can be set at any angular position by tightening the knob shaft 6, and the height position can also be changed by moving the position of the foot 5 along the slit 7. Can be adjusted.

On the other hand, although only one side of the input device A is shown in the figure, a similar key unit (not shown) is provided on the opposite side (lower side in the figure) corresponding to the key unit 4; A movable plate similar to the surface described above is provided at the covering position. Note that the movable plate indicated by the reference numeral 8 is similar to the movable plate 3 described above.

In the above, the double-sided key unit may be arranged such that one side is for advanced use (for example, JIS key layout) and the other side is for simple use (for example, Aiway key layout), or it can be used for typing depending on the input method. It is assumed that key units such as a lighter type key unit, a pen-touch type key unit, a push button type key unit, a touch type key unit, etc. are configured in different combinations.

4a shown in FIG. 3 indicates, for example, an altitude key section, and 4b indicates a numeric keypad section. Further, reference numerals 9 and 9 are connectors for connecting each of the above-mentioned key units to the central processing unit of the main body of the office computer.

Figure 4 shows the foot 5 in its standing state, and when tightening the knob shaft 6, the foot 5 can be tilted slightly in either the front or back direction (left or right direction in the figure) to increase the height h from the surface of the desk b. This shows that it can be adjusted. Further, the height h can also be adjusted by moving the position of the knob shaft 6 along the slit 7.

Therefore, the angle of inclination of the input device A during operation can be easily set to an angle suitable for the operator.

Furthermore, when using the back side of the input device A shown in the figure, the foot 5 can be pulled toward the front as shown in figure 5a and flipped upward, and the key unit (for example, for simple use) on the back side can be flipped over to the front side for convenience. This allows different types of key units to be used as appropriate.

Since the illustrated input device A is as described above, a single input means can incorporate at least two types of desired key units on both sides, and moreover, movable plates 2 and 3 are provided for dustproof protection on the four sides of the key unit when not in operation. but,
During operation, one movable plate 2 can be used as an auxiliary stand on which to place your hands when operating the key unit, and the other movable plate 3 can be used as an auxiliary stand (lectern) convenient for holding slips and manuscripts. Can be used.

Therefore, according to this invention, since the hook is not only rotatable but also movable along the slit, the inclination angle of the surface of the key unit used can be finely adjusted, making it suitable for various operators. The corresponding inclination angle can be set arbitrarily. Further, since it is only necessary to rotate and move the foot and operate the foot locking means, adjustment of the inclination angle is extremely easy. Furthermore, since the foot position can be moved appropriately, there is an advantage that it can be placed on a limited space. In addition, if the device has front and back input means, one set of feet is also used when each input means is used, so there is no need to provide two sets of feet, which improves design and reduces costs. It also has the advantage of being able to be brought down.

Note that the input device according to this invention can also be used as a keyboard for a personal computer.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a commonly used office computer, Fig. 2 is an external view of an input device showing an embodiment of this invention when not in operation, and Fig. 3 is the input device shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is an enlarged side view of the foot portion. A... Input device, 1... Frame, 2, 3... Movable plate, 4... Key unit, 5... Foot, 6...
Knob shaft (foot locking means), 7...slit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A key unit for inputting character strings, etc.
In an input device having a frame of the key unit, a foot for setting an inclination of the key unit surface is rotatably provided on both sides of the frame, and the foot is moved along a side surface of the frame. 1. An input device comprising: a slit for allowing the foot to guide; and foot locking means for setting the foot at a desired position on the slit at a desired angle of inclination.