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本発明は、操作内容等を表示するための液晶表示部と種々の操作を行うためのキー類とを操作パネル上面に臨ませて備える機器の操作部に関し、特に、複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリ等の画像形成装置に用いるのに適するものに関する。 The present invention relates to an operation unit of a device provided with a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and the like and keys for performing various operations facing an upper surface of an operation panel, and in particular, a copying machine, a printer, a facsimile, and the like The present invention relates to an apparatus suitable for use in the image forming apparatus.
複写機等の画像形成装置においては、多くの場合、機器の正面中央付近に操作部を配置し、操作内容等を表示するための液晶表示部と種々の操作を行うためのキー類とをオペレータが操作しやすくしている。本明細書において画像形成装置には、複写等の単機能の機器だけでなく、給紙装置や後処理装置等を含めていわゆるシステム化したものをも含むが、そのようなシステムにおいても同様である。 In an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, in many cases, an operation unit is arranged near the front center of the apparatus, and a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and keys for performing various operations are provided to the operator. Is easy to operate. In this specification, the image forming apparatus includes not only a single-function device such as a copying machine but also a so-called system including a paper feeding device and a post-processing device. The same applies to such a system. is there.
またキー類には、ボタンキーだけでなく、機器の操作に用いるスイッチ類、ダイヤル類等々の類似の機能を発揮するものを含むが、これらについても、操作のしやすさが追求されている。昨今では、身体障害者、特に上肢に障害のある人達が使いやすいようにすることを求められており、種々の工夫がなされている。 Keys include not only button keys but also those that exhibit similar functions such as switches, dials, etc., used for operating the device, and these are also being pursued for ease of operation. In recent years, it has been required to make it easier for people with physical disabilities, particularly those with disabilities in the upper limbs, to make various efforts.
また、機器の正面中央付近に設けた操作部は外観的に目立つので、使い勝手が良いという機能的な面だけでなく、意匠的にも優れることも求められるようになってきており、これについても種々工夫されている。 In addition, since the operation unit provided near the center of the front of the device is conspicuous in appearance, not only the functional aspect of ease of use but also the design has been demanded. Various ideas have been devised.
しかしながら本願発明者の知るところでは、使い勝手についても、意匠的な面についても、改良の余地があるものとなっている。本発明は、この点を改良し、障害者等にも使い勝手が良くて機能的に優れ、かつ意匠的にも優れる新規な機器の操作部を提供することを目的とする。 However, the inventor of the present application knows that there is room for improvement in terms of usability and design. An object of the present invention is to improve this point and to provide an operation unit for a new device that is easy to use for people with disabilities and the like, is functionally excellent, and is excellent in design.
本発明の請求項1に係る機器の操作部は、
操作内容等を表示するための液晶表示部と種々の操作を行うためのキー類とを操作パネル上面に臨ませて備える機器の操作部であって、
前記操作パネル上面を覆う透明なカバーパネルを備え、
該カバーパネルが、前記キー類の少なくとも頂面を上面に臨ませるための開口を有し、
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面を凹ませ、前記カバーパネルは、前記開口の近傍部位が外上方へ拡開し、前記キー類の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状をなす
ことを特徴とする
The operation unit of the device according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises:
An operation unit of a device provided with a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and the like and keys for performing various operations facing the upper surface of the operation panel,
A transparent cover panel covering the upper surface of the operation panel;
The cover panel, have a opening for facing the upper surface of at least a top surface of said key such,
The top surface of at least a part of the keys is recessed, and the cover panel has a shape in which a portion in the vicinity of the opening expands outward and upward and is continuous with the recessed top surface of the keys. It is characterized by
同じく請求項2に係るものは、請求項1の機器の操作部において、
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面をすり鉢状に凹ませたことを特徴とする。
Similarly, according to claim 2, in the operation section of the device of claim 1,
The top surface of one of the at least a portion of the pre-crisis over such is characterized in that recessed in a bowl shape.
同じく請求項3に係るものは、
操作内容等を表示するための液晶表示部と種々の操作を行うためのキー類とを操作パネル上面に臨ませて備える機器の操作部であって、
前記操作パネル上面を覆う透明なカバーパネルを備え、
該カバーパネルが、前記キー類の少なくとも頂面を上面に臨ませるための開口を有し、
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面をすり鉢状に凹ませ、前記カバーパネルは、前記開口の近傍部位が外上方へ拡開し、前記キー類の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状をなす
ことを特徴とする。
Also according to claim 3,
An operation unit of a device provided with a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and the like and keys for performing various operations facing the upper surface of the operation panel ,
A transparent cover panel covering the upper surface of the operation panel ;
The cover panel has an opening for facing the upper surface of at least the top surface of the front handed over such,
The top surface of at least a part of the keys is recessed in a mortar shape, and the cover panel has a shape in which a portion in the vicinity of the opening expands outward and upward and is continuous with the recessed top surface of the keys. It is characterized by the above.
本発明の請求項4に係る機器は、請求項1ないし3のいずれかの操作部を備えるものである。
A device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes the operation unit according to any one of the first to third aspects.
本発明の請求項5に係る機器は、請求項1ないし3のいずれかの操作部を備えるものである。
A device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention includes the operation unit according to any one of the first to third aspects.
本発明は、障害者等でも使い勝手が良く、優れた機能を発揮し、意匠的にも優れる。 The present invention is easy to use even for persons with disabilities, exhibits excellent functions, and is excellent in design.
以下本発明を実施するための最良の形態を、図に示す実施例を参照して説明する。なお以下では、画像形成装置の操作部に実施した例についてのみ説明するが、本発明で対象とする機器はこれに限定されず、液晶パネル、液晶タッチパネル等の液晶表示部と、操作用のキーとを用いて画面操作を行う機器についても含む。またなお、図示し、以下に説明する画像形成装置は本発明の単なる一実施対象であって、本発明の実施がこの例のものに限定されることはない。 The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. In the following, only an example implemented in the operation unit of the image forming apparatus will be described, but the target device in the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display unit such as a liquid crystal panel or a liquid crystal touch panel, and an operation key This also includes devices that perform screen operations using and. It should be noted that the image forming apparatus shown and described below is merely one object of the present invention, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this example.
図1は、本発明に係る機器の一例としてカラー画像形成装置を概念的に示す斜視図、図2は同じく断面図である。図示のカラー画像形成装置は後述するようにコピー、ファクシミリ、スキャナ、ドキュメントボックス等の複合機能を有する、いわゆる複合機である。そして画像形成装置本体1には、主に、原稿を読み取る読み取りユニット11、画像を形成する画像形成部12、自動原稿搬送装置(以下ADFと言う。)13、ADF13から送り出される原稿をスタックする原稿排紙トレイ14、給紙カセット15ないし18を備える給紙部19、記録用紙をスタックする排紙部(排紙トレイ20)により構成してある。 FIG. 1 is a perspective view conceptually showing a color image forming apparatus as an example of an apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same. The color image forming apparatus shown in the figure is a so-called multi-function machine having multi-functions such as a copy, a facsimile, a scanner, and a document box as will be described later. The image forming apparatus main body 1 mainly includes a reading unit 11 that reads a document, an image forming unit 12 that forms an image, an automatic document feeder (hereinafter referred to as ADF) 13, and a document on which documents sent from the ADF 13 are stacked. A paper discharge tray 14, a paper supply unit 19 including paper supply cassettes 15 to 18, and a paper discharge unit (discharge tray 20) for stacking recording paper are configured.
そして、ADF13の原稿台21上に原稿(図示せず)をセットして操作部10での操作、例えばスタートキー30の押下操作をすると、原稿台21上から最上位の原稿がピックアップローラ22の回転により送り出され、原稿搬送ベルト23の回転により、画像読み取りユニット11上に固定されたコンタクトガラス2上へ給送され、そこで停止する。コンタクトガラス2上に載置された原稿の画像は、画像形成部12とコンタクトガラス2の間に位置する読み取りユニット11内の読み取り装置24によって読み取る。読み取りユニット11は、コンタクトガラス2上の原稿を照明する光源、原稿画像を結像する光学系、原稿画像を結像させるCCD等からなる光電変換素子等を有している。画像読み取り終了後、原稿を搬送して排紙トレイ20上へ排出する。 When a document (not shown) is set on the document table 21 of the ADF 13 and the operation unit 10 is operated, for example, the start key 30 is pressed, the uppermost document is placed on the pickup roller 22 from the document table 21. The sheet is fed by rotation, and is fed onto the contact glass 2 fixed on the image reading unit 11 by the rotation of the document conveying belt 23, and stops there. The image of the document placed on the contact glass 2 is read by the reading device 24 in the reading unit 11 located between the image forming unit 12 and the contact glass 2. The reading unit 11 includes a light source that illuminates the document on the contact glass 2, an optical system that forms an image of the document, a photoelectric conversion element that includes a CCD that forms an image of the document, and the like. After the image reading is completed, the document is conveyed and discharged onto the discharge tray 20.
画像形成部12には、ベルト状をした中間転写ベルト25の上に、複数の作像部26・・・が並列配置され、各作像部26では、ドラム状をした感光体27の周囲に、感光体27の表面に帯電処理を行う帯電装置、画像情報を感光体27の表面にレーザ光で照射する露光装置、感光体27の表面に露光されて形成された静電潜像を可視化する現像装置、感光体27上に残留するトナーを除去回収するクリーニング装置等が配置してある。 In the image forming unit 12, a plurality of image forming units 26 are arranged in parallel on a belt-shaped intermediate transfer belt 25, and each image forming unit 26 has a drum-shaped photoconductor 27 around it. A charging device that performs charging processing on the surface of the photoconductor 27, an exposure device that irradiates the surface of the photoconductor 27 with laser light with image information, and an electrostatic latent image formed by exposure on the surface of the photoconductor 27. A developing device, a cleaning device for removing and collecting toner remaining on the photoreceptor 27, and the like are arranged.
作像部26は、例えば図の左から順にイエロー(Y)、マゼンタ(M)、シアン(C)、ブラック(BK)の作像部となっている。この画像形成部12での作像プロセスは、中間転写ベルト25を回転させつつ最初にイエロー(Y)のトナーを現像して中間転写ベルト25に転写し、次にマゼンタ(M)のトナーを現像して中間転写ベルト25に転写し、次いでシアン(C)のトナーを現像してこれも中間転写ベルト25に転写し、最後にブラック(BK)のトナーを現像して中間転写ベルト25に転写し、中間転写ベルト25上に現像された4色のトナー像を転写装置28で用紙に転写し、用紙上のトナーを定着装置29で定着処理した後、排紙トレイ20上に排紙、収納する。なお詳細な説明は省略するが、図示の装置は両面印刷用の装置部分も備えている。 The image forming unit 26 is, for example, an image forming unit of yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (BK) in order from the left in the drawing. In the image forming process in the image forming unit 12, the yellow (Y) toner is first developed and transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 25 while rotating the intermediate transfer belt 25, and then the magenta (M) toner is developed. Then, the toner is transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 25, and then the cyan (C) toner is developed and transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 25. Finally, the black (BK) toner is developed and transferred to the intermediate transfer belt 25. Then, the four color toner images developed on the intermediate transfer belt 25 are transferred to a sheet by the transfer unit 28, and the toner on the sheet is fixed by the fixing unit 29, and then discharged and stored on the discharge tray 20. . Although not described in detail, the illustrated apparatus also includes an apparatus portion for duplex printing.
図3は本発明に係る機器の一実施例として図1、2に示した操作部10の平面図、図4は断面図である。本例の操作部10は、指等での操作と、操作内容や動作内容等の種々の情報を表示するための液晶タッチパネル31を備えた操作表示パネル40を中心に三区分から構成してある。操作表示パネル40の図中右側には、幾つかのハードキー、具体的には数字(0〜9)や記号(*、#)の表示を頂面に形成したテンキー32及び既述のスタートキー30、プログラムキー等の各種の設定キー33、クリアキー34等々を備えたテンキー操作パネル50を配置してあり、操作表示パネル40の図中左側には、これも幾つかのハードキー、具体的にはカラー画像形成関連の設定キー36、カラー画像形成とモノクロ画像形成の各種選択を行うための選択キー37、コピー、ファクシミリ、スキャナ、ドキュメントボックス等の複合機能のうちのいずれを使用するかを選択するための機能選択キー38等々を備えたファンクションキー操作パネル60を配置してある。なお図中41は電源キー、42はダイアルキー、43はゼムクリップ等の小物文具を置く凹部である。ダイアルキー42は、液晶タッチパネル31の画面のコントラスト調整等に用いるものである。 FIG. 3 is a plan view of the operation unit 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 as an embodiment of the device according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view. The operation unit 10 of the present example is configured in three sections with an operation display panel 40 provided with a liquid crystal touch panel 31 for displaying various information such as operation contents and operation contents with an operation with a finger or the like. . On the right side of the operation display panel 40 in the figure, there are several hard keys, specifically numeric keys (0-9) and symbols (*, #) formed on the top surface of the numeric keypad 32 and the start key described above. 30, a ten key operation panel 50 having various setting keys 33 such as a program key, a clear key 34, etc. is arranged, and on the left side of the operation display panel 40, there are also some hard keys, specifically Indicates which one of the setting key 36 related to color image formation, the selection key 37 for performing various selections of color image formation and monochrome image formation, and composite functions such as copy, facsimile, scanner, and document box. A function key operation panel 60 having function selection keys 38 and the like for selection is arranged. In the figure, numeral 41 is a power key, numeral 42 is a dial key, and numeral 43 is a recess for placing a small stationery such as a gem clip. The dial key 42 is used for adjusting the contrast of the screen of the liquid crystal touch panel 31.
操作表示パネル40、テンキー操作パネル50、ファンクションキー操作パネル60は、画像形成装置本体1、すなわち画像形成装置の筐体に設けた操作部10において、図4に示すように三連に設けてあるが、それらの上面を、それぞれ透明なカバーパネル40a、50a、60aで覆ってある。なおカバーパネルは、液晶表示部である操作表示パネル40の全面を覆うとともに、キー類の少なくとも一部のものを覆うようにするが、図示の例では既述のように各種キー類を操作表示パネル40の両脇側に区分配置してあるので、操作表示パネル40の全面を覆うカバーパネル40aと、テンキー操作パネル50を覆うカバーパネル50aと、ファンクションキー操作パネル60を覆うカバーパネル60aの三区分に分割している。 The operation display panel 40, the numeric keypad operation panel 50, and the function key operation panel 60 are provided in triplicate as shown in FIG. 4 in the operation unit 10 provided in the image forming apparatus body 1, that is, the casing of the image forming apparatus. However, the upper surfaces thereof are covered with transparent cover panels 40a, 50a and 60a, respectively. The cover panel covers the entire surface of the operation display panel 40, which is a liquid crystal display unit, and covers at least a part of the keys. In the illustrated example, various keys are displayed as described above. Since they are separately arranged on both sides of the panel 40, a cover panel 40a covering the entire surface of the operation display panel 40, a cover panel 50a covering the numeric keypad operation panel 50, and a cover panel 60a covering the function key operation panel 60 are provided. Divided into sections.
したがって、これらカバーパネル40a、50a、60aの分割は、これら操作表示パネル40、テンキー操作パネル50、ファンクションキー操作パネル60の下面に設ける図示しない回路基板に対応することになる。換言すれば、操作パネル、回路基板及びカバーパネルの一つの組み合わせを一つのユニットとして考えることができ、少ない種類の回路基板とパネルとカバーパネルの組み合わせを種々変えて、色々な構成を具現化することができ、機種が異なり、操作部の構成も異なる画像形成装置等にも対応可能となる。 Therefore, the division of the cover panels 40a, 50a, 60a corresponds to a circuit board (not shown) provided on the lower surfaces of the operation display panel 40, the numeric keypad operation panel 50, and the function key operation panel 60. In other words, one combination of the operation panel, circuit board, and cover panel can be considered as one unit, and various configurations can be realized by changing various combinations of circuit boards, panels, and cover panels. Therefore, it is possible to deal with image forming apparatuses having different models and different operation unit configurations.
なお具体的な図示は省略したが、カバーパネル40a、50a、60aは、それぞれ四隅に設けたピン44で操作表示パネル40等に対して着脱可能としてある。また各種キーの内容表示は、キーの頂面に直接記載したもの以外は、操作表示パネル40、テンキー操作パネル50、ファンクションキー操作パネル60側ではなく、カバーパネル40a、50a、60aのほうに印刷等で記載することができる。もちろんカバーパネル40a等の表面だけでなく、裏面にも記載可能である。 Although not specifically shown, the cover panels 40a, 50a, and 60a are detachable from the operation display panel 40 and the like by pins 44 provided at the four corners. The contents of the various keys are printed on the cover panels 40a, 50a, 60a, not on the operation display panel 40, the numeric keypad operation panel 50, and the function key operation panel 60 side, except for those displayed directly on the top of the keys. Etc. can be described. Of course, it can be described not only on the front surface of the cover panel 40a and the like, but also on the back surface.
またカバーパネル40a、50a、60aは、それぞれに透明性を損なわない色味を付けてある。具体的には、例えば裏面側にパール印刷で青味がかった色味付けを施し、高級感を醸し出したり、操作部であることを意匠的に視認しやすくしたりしてある。もちろん、色については意匠設計的な観点と、透明性を担保する観点とから設定すれば良く、現在の印刷技術などを用いれば色々な色を採用できる。またもちろん、カバーパネルには多く樹脂製が用いられることになるので、パネル材自体が視認可能で意匠性に優れた色味を持つようにしてもよく、色味付けに印刷を用いることには限定されない。 Further, the cover panels 40a, 50a, and 60a are colored so as not to impair the transparency. Specifically, for example, a bluish tint is applied to the back side by pearl printing to create a high-class feeling or to make it visually easy to visually recognize that the control unit is an operation unit. Of course, the color may be set from the viewpoint of design design and the viewpoint of ensuring transparency, and various colors can be adopted by using the current printing technology. Of course, since many plastics are used for the cover panel, the panel material itself may be visually recognizable and have an excellent design, and it is limited to using printing for coloring. Not.
図5は操作部10のキーを設けた部位の拡大断面図である。なお図5は、具体的にはテンキー操作パネル50のテンキー32の部位を破断して示すが、その他のキーの部位についても同様の構造としてあるので説明を省略する。 FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion where the key of the operation unit 10 is provided. 5 specifically shows the numeric keypad 32 part of the numeric keypad operation panel 50 in a cutaway manner, but the other key parts have the same structure, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
図示のように、テンキー操作パネル50を覆うカバーパネル50aには、テンキー32に合わせて開口51が形成してあり、テンキー32の頂面、すなわちオペレータが指等で操作する面を外部に臨ませて露出させてある。 As shown in the figure, an opening 51 is formed in the cover panel 50a covering the numeric keypad operation panel 50 in accordance with the numeric keypad 32, and the top surface of the numeric keypad 32, that is, the surface operated by the operator with a finger or the like is exposed to the outside. It is exposed.
またテンキー32の頂面は、図5に示すようにすり鉢状の凹面としてあり、これに対応させてカバーパネル50aの開口51は、開口縁52の近傍部位を外方かつ上方へ拡開させてテンキー32の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状をなす構造としてある。そのため、オペレータが指等で操作する際に、指の掛かりが良くなり、いわゆる「スミ押し」を防ぐことができる。すなわち、単にテンキー32の頂部がテンキー操作パネル50から突出している状態では、テンキー32の外周側面がテンキー操作パネル50から突出する部位に僅かながら隙間が存在するので、テンキー32の頂面の端部を押してしまうとテンキー32がぐらつき、きちんとキー操作が行われない事態が生じたりするが、本例ではそのような状態が生じにくくなっている。 Further, the top surface of the numeric keypad 32 is a mortar-shaped concave surface as shown in FIG. 5, and the opening 51 of the cover panel 50a is expanded correspondingly to the vicinity of the opening edge 52 outward and upward. The structure has a shape that is continuous with the concave top surface of the numeric keypad 32. For this reason, when the operator operates with a finger or the like, the engagement of the finger is improved, and so-called “sumi push” can be prevented. That is, in the state where the top of the numeric keypad 32 simply protrudes from the numeric keypad operation panel 50, there is a slight gap in the portion where the outer peripheral side surface of the numeric keypad 32 protrudes from the numeric keypad operation panel 50. If the key is pressed, the numeric keypad 32 will be wobbled and the key operation may not be performed properly. However, in this example, such a state is less likely to occur.
もちろん、カバーパネル50aの開口51の開口縁52を拡開させなくても良いが、拡開させてンキー32の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状としたほうが好ましい。例えば上肢に障害のある人がオペレータである場合、自分の指を移動させるにも困難が伴うことがあるので、できるだけ指押し操作をできる範囲を広げるとともに、凹みによって操作すべきキーの頂面へ指先を誘導できるようにすること、すなわちアクセシビリティを向上させることが望ましいからである。もちろん健常者にとっても同様である。 Of course, the opening edge 52 of the opening 51 of the cover panel 50a does not have to be expanded, but it is preferable that the opening edge 52 is expanded and connected to the concave top surface of the key 32. For example, if a person with a disability in the upper limb is an operator, it may be difficult to move his / her finger, so the range of finger pressing operations is expanded as much as possible, and the top surface of the key to be operated by the dent This is because it is desirable to be able to guide the fingertip, that is, to improve accessibility. Of course, the same applies to healthy people.
1:画像形成装置本体
2:コンタクトガラス
10:操作部
11:読み取りユニット
12:画像形成部
13:自動原稿搬送装置(ADF)
14:原稿排紙トレイ
15〜18:給紙カセット
19:給紙部
20:排紙トレイ
21:原稿台
24:読み取り装置
25:中間転写ベルト
26:作像部
27:感光体
30:スタートキー
31:液晶タッチパネル
32:テンキー
33:設定キー
34:クリアキー
36:設定キー
37:選択キー
38:機能選択キー
41:電源キー
42:ダイアルキー
43:小物文具を置く凹部
40:操作表示パネル
40a:カバーパネル
50:テンキー操作パネル
50a:カバーパネル
51:開口
52:開口縁
60:ファンクションキー操作パネル
60a:カバーパネル
1: Image forming apparatus body 2: Contact glass 10: Operation unit 11: Reading unit 12: Image forming unit 13: Automatic document feeder (ADF)
14: Document discharge tray 15 to 18: Paper feed cassette 19: Paper feed unit 20: Paper discharge tray 21: Document table 24: Reading device 25: Intermediate transfer belt 26: Image forming unit 27: Photoconductor 30: Start key 31 : LCD touch panel 32: Numeric keypad 33: Setting key 34: Clear key 36: Setting key 37: Selection key 38: Function selection key 41: Power key 42: Dial key 43: Recess for placing small stationery 40: Operation display panel 40a: Cover Panel 50: Ten-key operation panel 50a: Cover panel 51: Opening 52: Opening edge 60: Function key operation panel 60a: Cover panel
Claims (5)
前記操作パネル上面を覆う透明なカバーパネルを備え、
該カバーパネルが、前記キー類の少なくとも頂面を上面に臨ませるための開口を有し、
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面を凹ませ、前記カバーパネルは、前記開口の近傍部位が外上方へ拡開し、前記キー類の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状をなす
ことを特徴とする機器の操作部。 An operation unit of a device provided with a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and the like and keys for performing various operations facing the upper surface of the operation panel,
A transparent cover panel covering the upper surface of the operation panel;
The cover panel, have a opening for facing the upper surface of at least a top surface of said key such,
The top surface of at least a part of the keys is recessed, and the cover panel has a shape in which a portion in the vicinity of the opening expands outward and upward and is continuous with the recessed top surface of the keys. The operation part of the apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面をすり鉢状に凹ませたことを特徴とする機器用の操作部。 In the operation unit of the device of claim 1,
Operation unit of equipment, characterized in that recessed in a bowl-shaped top surface of at least a portion of the previous one handed over such.
前記操作パネル上面を覆う透明なカバーパネルを備え、
該カバーパネルが、前記キー類の少なくとも頂面を上面に臨ませるための開口を有し、
前記キー類の少なくとも一部のものの頂面をすり鉢状に凹ませ、前記カバーパネルは、前記開口の近傍部位が外上方へ拡開し、前記キー類の凹んだ頂面と連なる形状をなす
ことを特徴とする機器の操作部。 An operation unit of a device provided with a liquid crystal display unit for displaying operation contents and the like and keys for performing various operations facing the upper surface of the operation panel ,
A transparent cover panel covering the upper surface of the operation panel ;
The cover panel has an opening for facing the upper surface of at least the top surface of the front handed over such,
The top surface of at least a part of the keys is recessed in a mortar shape, and the cover panel has a shape in which a portion in the vicinity of the opening expands outward and upward and is continuous with the recessed top surface of the keys. An operation unit of a device characterized by the above.
An image forming apparatus having any one of the operation portions of claims 1 to 3.
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