JPH10293624A - Portable electronic equipment - Google Patents
Portable electronic equipmentInfo
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- JPH10293624A JPH10293624A JP9101292A JP10129297A JPH10293624A JP H10293624 A JPH10293624 A JP H10293624A JP 9101292 A JP9101292 A JP 9101292A JP 10129297 A JP10129297 A JP 10129297A JP H10293624 A JPH10293624 A JP H10293624A
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、携帯型電子機器に
関する。詳しくは、携帯型のワープロ，パソコン等の入
力部を有する携帯型電子機器において、簡単な構成によ
って実使用時の入力部を広くできる携帯型電子機器を提
供しようとするものである。The present invention relates to a portable electronic device. More specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic device having an input unit such as a portable word processor or a personal computer, which can have a wide input unit in actual use with a simple configuration.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来から、実開平2−32161号公報に示さ
れるように、携帯型電子機器において、携帯性を向上さ
せるために入力装置部は、表示装置部と回動可能に結合
され、表示装置部と同一底面形状に成るように、入力装
置部分は形成されている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 2-32161, in a portable electronic device, an input device portion is rotatably connected to a display device portion in order to improve portability. The input device portion is formed to have the same bottom shape as the display device portion.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記し
た携帯型電子機器においては、携帯性向上のためには入
力装置部分を、出来る限り小型にする必要性がある。そ
のため、入力キーが小さく、使用者の入力作業がやりに
くくなるという問題がある。However, in the portable electronic device described above, it is necessary to make the input device as small as possible in order to improve portability. For this reason, there is a problem that the input keys are small and the input operation of the user becomes difficult.
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明携帯型電子機器
は、上記した課題を解決するために、入力装置部を有す
る携帯型電子機器において、入力装置を備えた部分とそ
の部分に対して回転自在に連結され、入力装置部に折り
重ね得る部分とを備え、入力装置部は、主部と少なくと
も一つ以上の連接部、及び連接部により主部に回転自在
に連結された少なくとも一つ以上の副主部とからなり、
使用時には、主部に対して折り曲げられた少なくとも一
つ以上の副主部が、主部と並列に配置出来るようにした
ものである。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a portable electronic device according to the present invention is a portable electronic device having an input device, wherein the portion provided with the input device and the portion rotated with respect to the portion are provided. A part that can be folded freely on the input device unit, the input device unit having at least one or more connecting portions, and at least one or more rotatably connected to the main portion by the connecting portions. Consists of
At the time of use, at least one or more sub-main portions bent to the main portion can be arranged in parallel with the main portion.
【０００５】従って、本発明携帯型電子機器にあって
は、不使用時には連接部により入力面側に折り重ねるこ
とによって、主部のしめる底面積分の大きさとなり、携
帯性を向上させられると共に、実使用時には、主部と並
列に配置された副主部により、入力装置部の底面積を拡
大する事が可能となり、入力キーを大きくでき、当該携
帯型電子機器の使用者による入力作業がし易くなる。Therefore, in the portable electronic device of the present invention, when the portable electronic device is not used, it is folded to the input surface side by the connecting portion, so that the size of the bottom integral determined by the main portion is increased, and the portability can be improved. At the time of actual use, the sub-main part arranged in parallel with the main part enables the bottom area of the input device part to be enlarged, the input keys to be enlarged, and the user of the portable electronic device to perform input work. It will be easier.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明の実施の形態】以下に、本発明携帯型電子機器の
詳細を図示した実施例に従って説明する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of the portable electronic device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.
【０００７】図１は本発明の一実施例の実使用時の斜視
図、図２は入力部のみを折り畳んだ斜視図、図３は携帯
時の斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention at the time of actual use, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of only the input section folded, and FIG.
【０００８】この携帯型電子機器は、第一の部分１と第
二の部分２、およびそれぞれを連結する連接部３に分か
れており、必要な回路等がこれら各部分１，２，３に分
けられて収納されている。This portable electronic device is divided into a first portion 1 and a second portion 2 and a connecting portion 3 for connecting the first portion 1 and the second portion 2, and necessary circuits and the like are divided into these portions 1, 2, and 3. Stored.
【０００９】第一の部分１は薄い箱形をしており、一方
の面（内面）に表示部４が形成されている。第二の部分
２は、携帯時には第一の部分１の平面形状と同一とな
り、一方の面（内面）に入力操作部分５が形成されてい
る。連接部分３は、第一の部分１と第二の部分２とを回
転自在に連接し、携帯時はコンパクトに、使用時には開
いて表示部分４を確認しながら、第二の部分２の入力操
作部分５において入力等の操作を行うことが可能であ
る。The first portion 1 has a thin box shape, and a display section 4 is formed on one surface (inner surface). The second portion 2 has the same planar shape as the first portion 1 when being carried, and an input operation portion 5 is formed on one surface (inner surface). The connecting part 3 rotatably connects the first part 1 and the second part 2, and is compact when carrying, and opened when using to check the display part 4 while inputting the second part 2. In part 5, it is possible to perform operations such as input.
【００１０】第二の部分２は、主部６，副主部Ａ７，副
主部Ｂ８、およびそれぞれを回転自在に連接する連接部
Ａ９，連接部Ｂ１０とからなっており、それぞれで一対
となり入力操作部分を形成している。The second part 2 is composed of a main part 6, a sub-main part A7, a sub-main part B8, and a connecting part A9 and a connecting part B10 which rotatably connect the respective parts. Forming the operating part.
【００１１】携帯時、不使用時には、第二の部分２の副
主部Ａ７（副主部Ｂ８）を連接部Ａ９（連接部Ｂ１０）
により主部６に折り重なるように折り畳み（図２参
照）、連接部３により第一の部分１の内面（表示部４）
を折り重ね、コンパクトに携帯性を向上することが出来
る（図３参照）。When the portable part is not used, the sub-main part A7 (sub-main part B8) of the second part 2 is connected to the connecting part A9 (the connecting part B10).
(See FIG. 2) so as to fold over the main portion 6 (see FIG. 2), and the inner surface of the first portion 1 (display portion 4) by the connecting portion 3.
Can be folded and the portability can be improved compactly (see FIG. 3).
【００１２】実使用時には、第一の部分１を連接部３を
中心に回動させ、表示部４を確認できる状態とすること
が出来る（図２参照）。At the time of actual use, the first portion 1 can be rotated about the connecting portion 3 so that the display portion 4 can be checked (see FIG. 2).
【００１３】さらに、第二の部分２の主部６と並列に、
副主部Ａ７（副主部Ｂ８）を連接部Ａ９（連接部Ｂ１
０）により主部６と並列に配置することが出来、入力部
５を広くすることが出来る。Further, in parallel with the main part 6 of the second part 2,
The sub-main part A7 (sub-main part B8) is connected to the connecting part A9 (the connecting part B1).
0) can be arranged in parallel with the main part 6, and the input part 5 can be widened.
【００１４】図４は従来の携帯型電子機器の実使用時の
斜視図である。FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a conventional portable electronic device at the time of actual use.
【００１５】[0015]
【発明の効果】以上に記載したところから明らかなよう
に、本発明携帯型電子機器は、携帯型のワープロ，パソ
コン等入力装置（フルキーボード等）を有する携帯型電
子機器であって、実使用時には入力部分を広くすると共
に、不使用時にはコンパクトに折り畳み、省スペースで
の保管を可能とし、且つ携帯性を向上させられる、携帯
型電子機器を提供することが出来る。As is apparent from the above description, the portable electronic device of the present invention is a portable electronic device having an input device (such as a full keyboard) such as a portable word processor and a personal computer. It is possible to provide a portable electronic device in which the input portion is sometimes widened, and when it is not used, the portable electronic device can be compactly folded, can be stored in a small space, and can be improved in portability.
【００１６】尚、上記実施例では、表示部を単なる表示
部として示したが、表示部にタッチパネル等の入力装置
を備えたものにすれば、携帯時の入力が可能となり、操
作性が向上することは勿論のことである。In the above-described embodiment, the display unit is shown as a mere display unit. However, if the display unit is provided with an input device such as a touch panel, it is possible to carry out input while carrying the device, thereby improving operability. Of course it is.
【図１】本発明の一実施例として示した全体斜視図。FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view shown as one embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の一実施例の閉時を示した全体斜視図。FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing a closed state of the embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】本発明の一実施例の携帯時を示した全体斜視
図。FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view showing a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】本発明の一実施例の従来例として示した全体斜
視図。FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view showing a conventional example of one embodiment of the present invention.
１…第一の部分、２…第二の部分、３…連接部分、４…
表示部分、５…入力操作部分、６…主部、７…副主部
Ａ、８…副主部Ｂ、９…連接部Ａ、１０…連接部Ｂ。1 1st part, 2 2nd part, 3 ... articulated part, 4 ...
Display part, 5 ... input operation part, 6 ... main part, 7 ... sub-main part A, 8 ... sub-main part B, 9 ... connecting part A, 10 ... connecting part B.
Claims (1)
有する携帯型電子機器において、入力装置を備えた部分
とその部分に対して回転自在に連結され、入力装置部に
折り重ね得る部分とを備え、入力装置部は、主部と少な
くとも一つ以上の連接部、及び連接部により主部に回転
自在に連結された少なくとも一つ以上の副主部とからな
り、実使用時には、主部に対して折り曲げられた少なく
とも一つ以上の副主部が、主部と並列に配置出来ること
を特徴とする携帯電子機器。1. A portable electronic device having an input device in a portable electronic device, comprising: a portion provided with an input device; and a portion rotatably connected to the portion and foldable on the input device. The input device unit comprises a main part, at least one or more connecting parts, and at least one or more sub-main parts rotatably connected to the main part by the connecting part. A portable electronic device, wherein at least one or more sub-main portions bent with respect to the main portion can be arranged in parallel with the main portion.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP9101292A JPH10293624A (en) | 1997-04-18 | 1997-04-18 | Portable electronic equipment |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP9101292A JPH10293624A (en) | 1997-04-18 | 1997-04-18 | Portable electronic equipment |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH10293624A true JPH10293624A (en) | 1998-11-04 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP9101292A Pending JPH10293624A (en) | 1997-04-18 | 1997-04-18 | Portable electronic equipment |
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Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU714935B1 (en) * | 1998-09-11 | 2000-01-13 | Xybernaut Corporation | Convertible wearable computer |
| WO2000060438A3 (en) * | 1999-04-02 | 2001-04-05 | Think Outside | Foldable keyboard |
| US6798649B1 (en) | 2002-02-25 | 2004-09-28 | Think Outside, Inc. | Mobile computer with foldable keyboard |
| WO2004111808A1 (en) * | 2003-06-12 | 2004-12-23 | Tachibana General Management Incorporated | Multiple foldable electronic device |
| US7196692B2 (en) | 2002-09-30 | 2007-03-27 | Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Input device provided with windable display and foldable keyboard, and personal computer provided with the input device |
| CN1328647C (en) * | 2004-04-23 | 2007-07-25 | 达方电子股份有限公司 | Folding keyboard |
| KR100800844B1 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2008-02-04 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Folder-type portable apparatus for multimedia |
| CN100388168C (en) * | 2005-01-31 | 2008-05-14 | 神基科技股份有限公司 | Computer keyboard and music keyboard integrating assembly |
| US7446757B2 (en) | 2002-09-17 | 2008-11-04 | Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Foldable display, input device provided with the display and foldable keyboard, and personal computer provided with the input device |
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1997
- 1997-04-18 JP JP9101292A patent/JPH10293624A/en active Pending
Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU714935B1 (en) * | 1998-09-11 | 2000-01-13 | Xybernaut Corporation | Convertible wearable computer |
| WO2000060438A3 (en) * | 1999-04-02 | 2001-04-05 | Think Outside | Foldable keyboard |
| US6798649B1 (en) | 2002-02-25 | 2004-09-28 | Think Outside, Inc. | Mobile computer with foldable keyboard |
| US7446757B2 (en) | 2002-09-17 | 2008-11-04 | Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Foldable display, input device provided with the display and foldable keyboard, and personal computer provided with the input device |
| US7196692B2 (en) | 2002-09-30 | 2007-03-27 | Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Input device provided with windable display and foldable keyboard, and personal computer provided with the input device |
| WO2004111808A1 (en) * | 2003-06-12 | 2004-12-23 | Tachibana General Management Incorporated | Multiple foldable electronic device |
| CN1328647C (en) * | 2004-04-23 | 2007-07-25 | 达方电子股份有限公司 | Folding keyboard |
| CN100388168C (en) * | 2005-01-31 | 2008-05-14 | 神基科技股份有限公司 | Computer keyboard and music keyboard integrating assembly |
| KR100800844B1 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2008-02-04 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Folder-type portable apparatus for multimedia |
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