JPS60189525A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the operation space and also to improve the store performance for an information processor by arranging in an open/close enable way a key input means to either side of a case having the height larger than the base and providing a display means at a position where the entire display contents can be viewed when said input device is opened. CONSTITUTION:An information processor has a longitudinal form as a whole with the height larger than the base. A keyboard 15 is revolved round a fulcrum 30 and can be opened and closed on the side face A. The keyboard 15 is opened when the processor is used. Then the key operations are performed so that a push-button 20 of the keyboard 15 is tilted at the front position of the processor. Then a display part 39 appears through an opening part. Thus the display contents can be visually recognized.

Description

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

Structure of the conventional example and its problems FIGS. 1 and 2 show the conventional example. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a recent small-sized information processing apparatus that integrally includes input means, data processing means 9 and display means. These are used on desktops as personal computers and word processors. It has a keyboard as an input means, a liquid crystal display panel as a display means, and, if necessary, output means such as a printer, a cassette data recorder, a floppy disk device, and an auxiliary storage means are mounted integrally or detachably.

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 are that'! ! However, it is not 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. Traditionally, this type of device is packaged in a carrying case (carrying case).
It is common to carry it in a. 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 greater than the weight of the device, which poses a major difficulty 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.

purpose of invention The present invention is achieved by devising a new product form.

The purpose is to reduce operating space and improve storage.

Another objective is to realize a product form that allows parts such as connection terminals and switches to be arranged on the surface of the device in a rational manner.

Structure of the Invention The present invention provides an input means that can be opened and closed on either side of a case having a side surface where the height dimension is larger than the base dimension, and when the input means is opened to a predetermined position. In addition, a display means is provided at a position where the entire displayed content can be visually recognized.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13. 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, 15 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 a side view with the keyboard 15 in the position shown in FIG. 6a with the keyboard 15 closed.

In FIG. 4, the right hand of the main body case 11 corresponds to FIG. 7, and the left half of the main body case 11 corresponds to that of FIG. Shown in the figure.

is basically configured vertically. As shown in Fig. 3, as shown in Fig. 6.7, among the four sides M to D of the one-dimensional device with the base S, the height H is higher than the height H of the sides C and D. It's getting bigger.

The device therefore has a vertical configuration. Further, in this embodiment, a keyboard 15 is provided on side A, which is one of the four sides of persons D to D shown in FIG. 3, so that it can be opened and closed like a door. Figure 6.

FIG. 7 shows the open case and the closed case. 2° is a key switch push button provided on the keyboard. 6th
As shown in the figure, when the keyboard 16 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.

Still, in this first embodiment, when the keyboard is opened to be in the input state, 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 recognized. has been done. 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 Figure 3). Figure 6).

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

Figures 6 and 23 and 24 show recesses for handholding during attachment and detachment. 2
3.24 also serves 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 FIGS. 4 and 6, in this embodiment, a handle 17 for transportation is added over the entire width of the device (from plane C to plane 0 in FIG. 3). The handle 17 is centered at the fulcrum 22 in FIG.
It can be moved to position a. When using the device, place it in the a''-b position, and when transporting it, put it in the C position. When the handle 17 is placed in the position shown in Fig. 6C, the keyboard 16 is closed, and the keyboard 17 is grasped and carried, the device is placed on the top surface. E (6th
The device can be transported without changing its position from the position it was placed in when in use, with the device facing upward (Fig.).

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 Figure 9, planes 25, 2
6.27 is used as a guide surface for positioning around the periphery. To fix the printer when installed, use the locking mechanism 28 shown in Figure 10 at #9.
This is done by fitting into the groove 29 shown in the figure to prevent it from coming off (28 bends inward).

Regarding the positional relationship between the main body of the apparatus and the printer, on the top surface E (FIG. 6) of the main body of the apparatus, the plane area of the printer is one turn 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).

Both the knob 14 and the handle 17 for driving the printer paper are arranged inside. Therefore, the handle 17 can be freely moved while the printer is attached to the main body. When turning the knob 14 to move the printer paper, the handle 17 is placed in the position shown in FIGS. 6a-b. FIG. 13 shows a side view of only the main body of the apparatus when the printer is removed from the main body.

Next, the internal structure 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. The keyboard 15 rotates around 30 as a fulcrum.

It is provided in the form of a door on side A so that it can be opened and closed.

When using it, open it and use it. A push button 20 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 15 is set to an angle that is easy to operate. The keyboard 16 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, 16 will be abbreviated as liquid crystal.

In this embodiment, the liquid crystal 16 is held tilted during use. 16 is when the keyboard 16 is opened,
In the opening, a display section 39 (FIG. 4) is exposed and provided at a position where the displayed contents can be visually recognized, and the display section is positioned on the display unit with consideration. 31 is the center of rotation 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 16 is closed, the keyboard itself is stored in the device and the LCD 16 is
It also has the function of putting a lid on it. Reference numeral 32 indicates a mechanism of a 70 disk drive, 33 a printer mechanism, and 34 and 35 a circuit board as a data processing means. As is clear from FIG. 12, the key fod 16, the liquid crystal 1e, and the floppy disk device (hereinafter abbreviated as FDD) 32 are all mounted in parallel in the vertical direction. 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 16 and the FDD 32, and when the keyboard 16 is opened to a predetermined position as shown in FIG. The overall position of the unit 16 and the position of the display surface are determined so that the entire unit 16 can be visually recognized.

The leaf spring 4o and the arm 41 are a mechanism for holding the liquid crystal 16 at an angle when the keyboard 16 is opened and put into use. When opening the keyboard 16, it is first tilted to a certain angle by the spring 40, and then the keyboard 16 is opened.
When the keyboard 16 is completely opened, the liquid crystal 16 is held at a predetermined angle of inclination. When the keyboard 16 is closed, the liquid crystal 16 tilts due to its own weight, and after coming into contact with the spring 4°, it is pushed into a predetermined position by a protrusion (not shown) provided on the keyboard 15, and the liquid crystal 16 tilts due to its own weight.
The state shown in the figure is reached. In FIG. 6, 42 is the keyboard 1
6 is a locking mechanism that prevents it from coming off when 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 16 and liquid crystal 16. The outlet 43 (FIG. 3.12) for the printer paper 13 provided on the printer case 12 is arranged so as to be located at a position corresponding to the top surface of the apparatus when the printer is attached to the main body of the apparatus. Therefore, during output from the printer, the printer paper 13 is drawn out from the top surface E of the device.

Connection terminals and the like are mainly provided on the back side.

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 means may be used. Light emitting diode electro, luminescence (j+
Various indicators such as t, ) can be used. It is not necessary that the display means be completely hidden when the input means is closed. There is no problem even if a part of the display means is structured to be visible from the outside. The angle of inclination of the display means does not necessarily need to be constant. If the angle is made variable, the operability can be further improved. In some cases, it is also possible to operate without tilting the liquid crystal.

Various methods are possible for tilting the liquid crystal. The liquid crystal may be tilted independently without being linked to opening and closing of the keyboard. You can also tilt the LCD screen by hand after opening the keyboard. The printer may be integrally mounted within the main body. In this case, the weight per dimension can be further reduced. The handle is not limited to the example. It may be belt-shaped or string-shaped. Instead of using the handle as a handle, a recessed part for a handhold may be provided in the main body or the printer part. Further, the narrow shape does not necessarily span the entire width of the device. It may be a small item that fits the size of a hand, such as a trunk handle. The auxiliary storage means is not limited to a floppy disk device. It may also be a solid state memory element such as a semiconductor. When a solid-state memory element is mounted, in this embodiment, the storage medium insertion port may be the insertion port of the auxiliary storage means itself.

The above embodiment has the following effects.

(1) A portable type information processing device can be configured vertically and compactly. The installation space is small. When used on a tabletop, the operating space can be significantly reduced compared to 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 also be stored flat.

(4) Since the printer paper is drawn out from the top of the device,
The printer is easy to operate, such as checking the printed content.

(6) When the keyboard is closed, the keyboard and liquid crystal are housed inside the device, and the mounted components are reliably protected. Therefore, from this point of view as well, it is excellent in transportation and storage.

(→ Despite being vertical, the liquid crystal is held tilted during operation, making the display section highly visible and easy to operate.The liquid crystal tilts in conjunction with the opening/closing operation of the keyboard. It can be operated with one touch.

(η Because it is used vertically, the area on the back is larger than the conventional example (Figs. 1 and 2). Therefore, when using it as a system, etc., there are connection terminals for connecting to other devices. A large number of them can be provided.Other parts can also be provided freely.The degree of freedom in design is increased.It is also excellent in terms of design.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, since the case is configured vertically, the installation space can be reduced, and when used on a tabletop, it does not take up much space and improves workability. And since the input means can be opened and closed,
There is no inconvenience when operating it.

[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 6 and 7 are side views, FIG. 8 is a rear view, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the same parts, and FIG. 10 is a side view of the printer that constitutes a part of the device. , FIG. 11, and FIG. 12 are cross-sectional side views of the same device, and FIG. 13 is a side view of the same device. 11...Case, 16...Display means, 1
5...Input means, 39...Display surface. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 5 Figure 5 Figure 8 Figure 17 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 3 Procedural amendment l Display of the case 1982 Patent application No. 45829 2 Name of the invention Information processing device 3 Person making the amendment Relationship to the incident Patent application Person name 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Name (
582) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Representative Toshihiko Yamashita 4 Agent 571 Address 6, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Contents of the amendment (1) Scope of claims in the specification Correct the throughput on the separate sheet. (2) Page 7, line 19, no r a-c Ji “b ~
Correct to "C". (3) "Light-emitting diode electro, luminescence" on page 12, lines 16-17 will be corrected to "light-emitting diode, electro-luminescence." (4) Correct the ``hand gravity'' to ``force of hand'' on page 13, line 8 of the same page. (6) Revise Figure 9 of the drawing as shown in the attached sheet. 2. Scope of Claims (1) An input means is provided in a manner that can be opened and closed on either side of a case having a side surface in which the height dimension is larger than the base dimension, and the input means is placed at a predetermined position. 1. An information processing device characterized in that a display means is provided at a position where the entire displayed content can be viewed when the device is opened. (2) The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a handle or a holding portion configured to allow the information processing device to be carried with its top surface facing up. (3) The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the display means is held tilted at least when in use. (4) The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display means is tilted in conjunction with the opening operation of the input means. Figure 9

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) An input means is provided in an openable/closeable manner on either side of a case having a side surface in which the height dimension is larger than the base dimension, and the input means is placed at a predetermined position. 1. An information processing device characterized in that a display means is provided at a position where the entire displayed content can be viewed when the device is opened. (I) The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a handle or a holding portion configured so that it can be carried with the top side facing up. (3) At least when in use, the display means is tilted. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the information processing device is configured to be held. (4) The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display means is tilted in conjunction with the opening operation of the input means. The information processing device according to item 3.