JP3088559U - Article with switchgear and switchgear used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] A first substantially planar body and a second substantially planar body of an article are:
Opening and closing not only being folded face-to-face, but also being able to be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture in which the first substantially flat body is perpendicular to the second substantially flat body Provided are a device-equipped article and an opening / closing device used therein. The article with an opening / closing device according to the present invention is an article with an opening / closing device formed by connecting a first substantially flat body and a second substantially flat body so as to be foldable face-to-face with a hinge. The first substantially flat body can be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture in which the first substantially flat body is perpendicular to the second substantially flat body.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to improvement of a switchgear, and more particularly to improvement of an article with a switchgear.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A box-shaped electronic device such as a notebook-type personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a notebook-type personal computer), a PDA, an electronic dictionary, or a box for storing jewelry, a kimono, or the like is usually provided with a lid. The body or the first substantially flat body corresponding thereto and the box body or the second substantially flat body corresponding thereto are connected by a hinge so as to be foldable face to face.

[0003] First, taking a normal box as an example, the second substantially flat body indicates a normal box, and the first substantially flat body indicates a normal lid. When a sample, a wristwatch, a jewel, or the like, which is neatly hooked on the inner surface of the lid, is to be displayed to a customer sitting directly in front of the lid with the lid opened vertically, along a table surface. You must turn the entire box 180 degrees or change the position or posture of any one person.

[0004] Taking the notebook personal computer shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 as an example, the second substantially flat body accommodates various devices and electronic components such as a battery, and a keyboard 101. Refers to a computer body 10 such as a box with its upper surface attached, and the first substantially flat body refers to a display unit 11 which also functions as a lid having an inner surface of a display such as an LCD panel as a panel surface 111. Point. More specifically, the display unit 11 is supported by the computer main unit 10 via hinges 12 and 13 so as to be foldable face-to-face with the LCD panel surface 111 and the keyboard surface 101. Thereby, as shown, the display unit 11 can be opened and closed by rotating the computer main body 10. Such a notebook personal computer, like a normal box, is used to display characters, figures, and the like displayed on the LCD panel 111 on the inner surface of the lid to a person with a true face. You must turn the entire PC 180 degrees or change the position or posture of any one of you. In addition, when an attempt is made to input only by touching or handwriting without using the keyboard 101, especially in a place where there is no desk or table outside the car or outdoors, the handwriting input with one hand is applied to the LCD panel 111. The user must hold the computer body 10 firmly with the remaining hands to prevent the entire personal computer from being damaged by the pressing force at the time of input. That is, the conventional article with the opening / closing device has a disadvantage in use.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an article with an opening / closing device comprising a lid or a first substantially flat body corresponding thereto and a box or a second substantially flat body corresponding thereto. 1 can be folded face-to-face with the box body (the second substantially flat body), and the lid is opened vertically, but the whole article with the opening and closing device is open. Another object of the present invention is to improve the inner surface of the lid so that it can be displayed to a person directly in front without turning over.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an article with an opening / closing device comprising a lid or a first substantially flat body corresponding thereto and a box or a second substantially flat body corresponding thereto. Not only can the lid (the first substantially flat body) be folded face-to-face with the box (the second substantially flat body), but also the original inner surface as the outer surface and the original outer surface as the inner surface It is an object of the present invention to make an improvement so that it can be folded face-to-face with the box (the second substantially flat body) in this posture.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor has conducted intensive studies, and as a result, first, a first substantially flat body and a second substantially flat body are connected by a hinge so as to be foldable face-to-face with an opening / closing device. An article, wherein the first substantially flat body is rotated along a surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture in which the first substantially flat body is perpendicular to the second substantially flat body. Provided is an article with a switchgear, which is characterized by:

In the article with the opening / closing device according to this configuration, not only can the first substantially flat body (lid) be folded face-to-face with the second substantially flat body (box), but also the second substantially flat body (box) can be folded. Can be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body (box) in a posture perpendicular to the substantially flat body (box) of the above, so that the entire article with the opening / closing device does not turn without turning. By directly rotating only the first substantially flat body (lid), it is possible to display the inner surface of the first substantially flat body (lid) to a person sitting directly in front or in any other orientation. it can. Further, as described above, the first substantially flat body (lid) is, as described above, a surface of the second substantially flat body (box) in a posture perpendicular to the second substantially flat body (box). After being rotated by 180 degrees along the upper side, the second substantially flat body (box body) is kept in that posture, and the original inner surface is made the outer surface and the original outer surface is made the inner surface. That is, the first substantially flat body (lid) can be folded on the second substantially flat body (box) with the inner surface facing upward. .

[0009] Explaining an ordinary box as an example, a sample, a watch, a jewel, or the like, which is neatly hooked on the inner surface of the lid (first substantially flat body), is placed on the lid (first substantially flat body). If you want to display to a customer sitting directly in front or in any other orientation with the body open vertically, you can flip the entire box 180 degrees along the table surface, or There is no need to change the sitting position or posture of the user, and by directly rotating only the first substantially flat body (lid), the first substantially flat body (lid) is hooked on the inner surface of the first substantially flat body (lid). This is quite convenient for use, as it allows objects to be displayed to a person sitting directly or in any orientation.

In the case of a notebook personal computer as an example, information such as characters and figures displayed on the LCD panel on the inner surface of the display unit (first substantially flat body) which also functions as a lid is described. If you are trying to display the product to a person sitting directly in front or in any other orientation, turn the entire notebook computer 180 degrees, as in the case of the ordinary box, or change the position or posture of any one person. No change is required, and only the display section (first substantially flat body) is rotated along the surface of the computer main body while being perpendicular to the computer main body, so that the LCD panel can be displayed on the LCD panel. Information on displayed characters and figures can be displayed to people sitting directly in front or in any direction. In addition, when an attempt is made to input data to the LCD panel only by touching or handwriting without using a keyboard, particularly in a place where there is no desk or table inside or outside a car, the display unit is connected to the computer as described above. Since it can be folded on the surface of the computer main body after being rotated 180 degrees while being perpendicular to the main body, there is no need to hold the computer main body by hand, and handwriting can be easily input. be able to.

The present inventors have further devised the configuration of the opening / closing device itself based on the concept of the configuration of the article with the opening / closing device. That is, in the present invention, following the article with the opening / closing device, the first substantially planar body and the second substantially planar body of the article are further combined with the first substantially planar body and the second substantially planar body. The body and the body are folded face-to-face, and the first substantially flat body is rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture perpendicular to the second substantially flat body. An opening and closing device for operatively coupling is provided. The opening and closing device is an elongated hollow body having both ends, an intermediate connecting member having an opening formed in a substantially middle portion thereof, and each having both ends, one end of which is the second substantially flat surface. The other end is connected to first and second shaft supporting members that support one end of the elongated intermediate connecting member, and the first substantially planar body. And a rotation applying means rotatably accommodated in the opening of the intermediate connecting member, and wherein the first substantially planar body is provided with the second A locking means protruding from the interior so as not to rotate on the surface of the substantially flat body and constantly locking the first substantially flat body; and a locking means provided inside the intermediate connecting member. Release means provided so as to be able to release the engagement with the first substantially flat body.

[0012] Such an opening / closing device can be mounted on an article having any two substantially flat bodies, and fold the first substantially flat body of the article face-to-face with the second substantially flat body. Not only can it be done, but it can be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture perpendicular to the second substantially flat body.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the article with the opening and closing device of the present invention and the opening and closing device used therein will be described in detail. In the following description, components having substantially the same function and configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, regardless of their size, and redundant description will be made only when necessary.

FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of an article with an opening and closing device of the present invention and an opening and closing device used in the article. As shown in FIG. 1, the article with the opening / closing device includes a first substantially flat body 5 also serving as a lid, and a second substantially flat body 4. The first substantially flat body 5 can be folded face-to-face with the inner surface 51 and the upper surface 41 of the second substantially flat body 4 via the opening / closing device 6, and is perpendicular to the second substantially flat body 4. It is supported so as to be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body 4 in the posture described above.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the opening / closing device 6 first includes an elongated intermediate connecting member 61 having both ends 613 and 614. The intermediate connecting member 61 is a hollow body composed of two symmetrical half portions 611 and 612, and an opening 615 is formed at a substantially intermediate portion thereof. The first and second shaft support members 63 and 64 are provided at both ends 613 and 614 of the intermediate connecting member 61, respectively. The first and second shaft support members 63, 64 have both ends 631, 632, 641, 642, one ends 631, 641 of which are connected to the second substantially flat body 4, and the other ends 632, 642, One ends 613 and 614 of the elongated intermediate connecting member 61 are pivotally supported. Accordingly, the first substantially flat body 5 can rotate with respect to the second substantially flat body 4 together with the intermediate connecting member 61 about the first and second shaft support members 63 and 64 as axes. .

The rotation applying means 62 is rotatably provided by inserting the intermediate connecting member 61 into the opening 615. The rotation applying means 62 includes a C-shaped bushing 621 which is formed of a split pipe and one end of which is rotatably fitted in the opening 615, and a symmetrical curve portion at a substantially central position of each. Two elongated members which are formed and sandwich the other end of the C-shaped bush 621 by the symmetrical carved portion, and are implanted and fixed together with the other end to the first substantially flat body 5. Fixed plates 622 and 623. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, on both sides of the carved portion of each of the two fixing plates 622 and 623, through holes 624 for fixing the first substantially flat body 5 are symmetrical. It is formed in. The fixing plates 622 and 623 are fixed to the first substantially flat body 5 with these through holes 624 and a plurality of bolts sandwiching the other end of the C-shaped bush 621. Thereby, the first substantially flat body 5 can rotate on the surface of the second substantially flat body 4 around the C-shaped bush 621 of the rotation applying means 62 as an axis. Further, in this embodiment, the C-shaped bush 621 made of a split pipe or having a split opening 625 is rotatably fitted in the opening 615, but a substantially cylindrical bush or a second bush 621 is formed. A projecting column projecting from the substantially flat body 5 itself may be used. In the present embodiment, two fixing plates 622 and 623 are employed in addition to the C-shaped bush 621 in order to make the rotation of the first substantially flat body 5 relatively gentle. Instead of using the two fixing plates 622 and 623, for example, only the protruding pillar projecting from the first substantially flat body 5 itself may be used.

A locking means 65 and a releasing means 66 are provided inside the intermediate connecting member 61. The locking means 65 locks the first substantially flat body 5 so that it cannot rotate on the surface of the second substantially flat body 4. In addition, concave holes (not shown) are formed on both sides of the bush 621 on the surface of the first substantially flat body 5 facing the intermediate connecting member 61. The locking means 65 is pivotally supported by screws 653 and 654 at positions 617 and 617 on both sides of the bushing 621 inside the intermediate connecting member 61 and at one of its pivot points by elastic biasing means. First and second locking arms 651 and 652 installed so that their side ends always project into the corresponding recesses, and both ends thereof are the first and second locking arms, respectively. 651, 652 and an interlocking rod 70 fixed to the other side.

The release means 66 is provided with a pressing plate 662 provided so that an end thereof is in contact with the other side of the first locking arm 651, and an intermediate connection so as to interlock with the pressing plate 662. And a push button 661 movably provided in an elongated recess 618 on the surface of the member 61. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the push button 661 is moved to the left, the end of the holding plate 662 pushes the other side of the first locking arm 651 to push the second side. When the first locking arm 651 is turned and tilted to the right, the second locking arm 652 is also turned and tilted to the right via the interlocking rod 70, and the locking means 65 is moved to the first substantially flat body 5. Can be released.

In order to further enhance the support of the second substantially flat body 4 on the first substantially flat body 5, a support means 68 is further provided inside the intermediate connecting member 61. As shown in FIG. 3, the support means 68 has receiving ports 687 and 688 respectively, and the receiving ports 687 and 688 are provided between the bush 621 and the first and second locking arms 651 and 652 of the locking means 65. Two leaf springs 683 and 684 provided so as to correspond to the small holes 616 and 616 formed in the intermediate connecting member 61, and one end of each of them protrudes out of the intermediate connecting member 61 from the small hole 616 and 616. And two balls 685, 686 housed in two receiving ports 687, 688 so as to stretch and support the first substantially flat body 5.

FIGS. 6 to 8 show an application example in which the configuration of the article with the opening / closing device of the present invention and the opening / closing device used therein is applied to a notebook computer. In this notebook personal computer, the second substantially flat body 4 accommodates electronic devices such as various devices and batteries, and the second substantially flat surface of the computer main body 4 in which the upper surface 41 of the keyboard is mounted on the upper surface. The first substantially planar body 5 refers to the first substantially planar body 5 of the display unit having a display such as the inner surface 51 of the LCD panel as the inner surface. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first substantially flat body 5 of the display unit is connected to the computer main body 4 as the flat body 4 via the opening / closing device 6 of the present invention, and the LCD panel It is foldable face-to-face with the inner surface 51 and the upper surface 41 of the keyboard, and is supported rotatably along the surface of the computer main body 4 in a posture perpendicular to the computer main body 4.

Accordingly, when an attempt is made to display information such as characters and figures displayed on the LCD panel 51 on the inner surface of the display unit 5 as the flat body 5 to a person sitting directly in front or in another arbitrary direction. As shown in FIG. 6, after releasing the locking of the locking means 65 to the display unit 5 by the releasing means 66, by rotating only the display unit 5, the characters and graphics displayed on the LCD panel 51 are displayed. Such information can be displayed to people sitting directly in front or in any other orientation. In addition, when an attempt is made to input data to the LCD panel 51 only by touching or writing without using the keyboard 41, particularly in a place where there is no desk or table inside or outside the car, as shown in FIG. 5 is rotated 180 degrees along the surface of the computer main unit 4 while being perpendicular to the computer main unit 4, and then folded on the computer main unit 4 with the surface of the LCD panel 51 facing upward. Therefore, there is no need to hold the computer main unit 4 by hand, and handwriting can be easily input.

[0022]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the article with the opening / closing device of the present invention and the opening / closing device used in the article are as follows: the first substantially flat body and the second substantially flat body of the article are combined with the first substantially flat body and the second substantially flat body. Not only the substantially flat body is folded face-to-face, but also the first substantially flat body is rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body so as to be perpendicular to the second substantially flat body. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of an article with an opening / closing device of the present invention and an opening / closing device used therein.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the opening / closing device of the present invention in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the opening / closing device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram in a case where a first substantially flat body is locked in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram in the case where the lock on the first substantially flat body is released in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an example of use of a notebook computer to which the configuration of the opening / closing device used in the article with the opening / closing device of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 7 is an example of use of a notebook computer to which the configuration of the opening / closing device used in the article with the opening / closing device of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 8 is an example of use of a notebook computer to which the configuration of the opening / closing device used in the article with the opening / closing device of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an example of a conventional article with an opening / closing device and an opening / closing device used therein.

FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged explanatory view of the conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 4 second substantially flat body, main body 41 upper surface, keyboard 5 first substantially flat body, lid, display unit 51 inner surface, LCD panel 6 opening / closing device 61 intermediate connecting members 611, 612 two halves 613, 614 both ends 615 Opening 616 Small hole 62 Rotation applying means 621 Bush 622, 623 Fixing plate 625 Split opening 63, 64 First and second shaft support members 65 Locking means 651, 652 First and second locking arms 653, 654 Screw 66 Release means 661 Push button 662 Pressing plate 68 Support means 683, 684 Leaf spring 685, 686 Ball 687, 688 Receptacle 70 Interlocking rod

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An article provided with an opening / closing device, wherein a first substantially flat body and a second substantially flat body are connected by a hinge so as to be foldable face-to-face, wherein the first substantially flat body is connected to the first substantially flat body. An article with an opening / closing device, wherein the first substantially flat body can rotate along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture perpendicular to the second substantially flat body. 2. An intermediate connecting member having an opening formed at a place where the second substantially flat body is connected to the first substantially flat body, so as to be foldably pivotally supported, and A projecting pillar is formed in the substantially flat body, and the projecting pillar is rotatably fitted in the opening, so that the first substantially flat body is connected to the second substantially flat body via the intermediate connecting member. And pivotable so that it can be folded,
The article with an opening / closing device according to claim 1, wherein the first substantially flat body can be rotated on the surface of the second substantially flat body with the protruding column as an axis. 3. The projecting pillar has a substantially cylindrical bush whose one end is rotatably fitted in the opening, and the other end sandwiching the other end of the cylindrical bush. 3. The article with a switchgear according to claim 2, further comprising: two fixing plates implanted and fixed to the first substantially flat body. 4. 4. A concave hole is formed on both sides of the bush on a surface of the first substantially flat body facing the intermediate connecting member, and the intermediate connecting member is a long hollow body. For locking the first substantially flat body so as not to be rotatable on the surface of the second substantially flat body, wherein the first substantially flat body is provided inside the intermediate connecting member. It is configured to be pivotally supported at a position corresponding to the recess on both sides of the bush, and that one end of the pivot point always projects into the corresponding recess by elastic biasing means. Locking means comprising first and second locking arms, and interlocking rods having both ends fixed to the other sides of the first and second locking arms, respectively; A holding plate provided so as to contact the other side of the locking arm; Release means comprising a push button movably provided on the surface of the intermediate connecting member so as to interlock is provided, so that when the push button is moved, the end of the holding plate is moved. Pushing the other side of the first locking arm to rotate and tilt the first locking arm and also tilting the second locking arm via the interlocking rod to tilt the second locking arm; 4. The article with an opening / closing device according to claim 3, wherein the lock on the first substantially flat body can be released. 5. The intermediate connecting member is a long hollow body, and small holes are formed on both surfaces of the opening, and a receiving port is provided therein, respectively. Two leaf springs provided on both sides of the bush so that the receiving holes correspond to the small holes, and one end of each of the springs protrudes out of the intermediate connecting member from the small holes and the first substantially flat surface. 4. The article with an opening / closing device according to claim 3, wherein a supporting means comprising two balls housed in the two receiving ports is provided so as to stretch and support the body. 6. A first substantially planar body and a second substantially planar body of an article, wherein the first substantially planar body and the second substantially planar body are folded face-to-face, and the first substantially planar body and the second substantially planar body are folded. An opening / closing device for connecting the substantially flat body so that the substantially flat body can be rotated along the surface of the second substantially flat body in a posture perpendicular to the second substantially flat body, It is a long hollow body having both ends, an intermediate connecting member having an opening formed in a substantially middle portion thereof, each having both ends, and one end thereof being connected to the second substantially flat body. A first and a second support member for supporting one end of the elongated intermediate connecting member, and the first substantially flat body to form a protruding column. And rotation applying means rotatably housed in the opening of the intermediate connecting member; and the first connecting member inside the intermediate connecting member. Locking means provided from the inside to constantly lock the first substantially flat body so as to prevent the flat body from rotating on the surface of the second substantially flat body; And a releasing means provided to release the locking of the locking means to the first substantially flat body.