JP4276797B2 - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus having a structure for preventing an operator from falling.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, image forming apparatuses such as copying machines and facsimile machines are placed not only in offices but also in so-called convenience stores and the like, and many people use them. In Japan and other countries, we are becoming an aging society, but of course many elderly people are used to operating these machines and use them frequently.
[0003]
By the way, many elderly people have a tendency to sway quickly if they do not prevent falling by holding their hands to support their bodies when taking copies. In convenience stores, etc., the space around the machine is small, so you may hit a table or a product with a sudden beat, or you might fall and be injured.
[0004]
Therefore, image forming apparatuses that can take various measures to prevent overturning are still commercially available, but the installation of the image forming apparatus is troublesome because it is troublesome to install or is not effective in preventing actual overturning. Not only that, but the user is hardly using it. In addition, the salesman and serviceman on the manufacturer side are not actively trying to attach such a fall prevention device.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention can easily attach a handrail also serving as a fall prevention to the machine, there is no resistance for the elderly to use it, and it can also be used as a carrying handle for carrying in the handrail, etc. An object is to provide an image forming apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a stick-shaped handrail is attached to the apparatus main body, and the handle-shaped tip of the stick-shaped handrail is attached to the upper surface of the apparatus main body. Provide a portion to be hooked, a portion for fixing the shaft portion of the stick-shaped handrail on each of the upper surface and the side surface of the apparatus body, and attachment to the fixed portion at a corresponding portion of the shaft portion of the stick-shaped handrail It is characterized in that the attachment is fixed .
[0007]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, in the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, the shaft portion of the handrail can be composed of two members, and one member can be projected and retracted with respect to the other member. and then, in together when providing the locking member to the fixed portion position of the device body upper surface member of the shaft portion side, it is provided with a locking member to the fixed portion of the apparatus main body side to a member of the ferrule side It is characterized by.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the tip of the handle-shaped handrail 2 and the handle-like portion 3 of the stick-shaped handrail 2 can be hooked at two locations in the vicinity of the corner on the front side, that is, the side where the user is located on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 1. Therefore, it is a measure to prevent falls.
[0011]
In the illustrated example, the concave portion 4 is used as a portion where the tip of the handle-like portion 3 of the handrail 2 is hooked. For this reason, the handrail 2 can be attached and detached as necessary. For example, if the handrail 2 is stood near the installation location of the apparatus main body 1, the store clerk can immediately use the handrail when an elderly person tries to make a copy at a convenience store. 2 can be attached and can be removed immediately if not needed.
[0012]
Of course, the handrail 2 may be always attached to the apparatus main body 1. In addition, the illustrated embodiment is provided at two places in consideration of the possibility that the handrail 2 can be attached only to one side depending on the installation location of the machine. It is also possible to provide an extra extra. Moreover, as long as it is a shape part which can catch the front-end | tip of the handle-like part 3 of the handrail 2, it is employable besides a recessed part.
[0013]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention. The apparatus of this embodiment is provided with a portion for fixing the shaft portion of a stick-shaped handrail on each of the upper surface and the side surface of the apparatus main body 1.
[0014]
The stick-shaped handrail 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the shaft portion is composed of two hollow members, and the lower shaft 12 can be projected and retracted in the upper shaft 11 so that the entire length can be expanded and contracted. Further, two or more grooves 13 are provided on the upper surface of the apparatus body 1, and recesses 14 are formed on the side surface of the apparatus body 1. An attachment 15 that can be fitted into the recess 14 is fixed to the lower shaft 12 of the handrail 10. In the figure, reference numeral 16 denotes a non-slip rubber provided on the stone bump.
[0015]
That is, in the present embodiment, the handrail 10 is used for preventing the fall, usually using the groove 13 on the front side as in the previous embodiment. In this case, if the lower shaft 12 is extended and used so that the non-slip rubber 16 is in contact with the floor surface, the attachment and removal can be as simple as the previous embodiment.
[0016]
When the apparatus main body 1 is to be transported, the lower shaft 12 is inserted into the upper shaft 11 to some extent, and the attachment 15 is fitted into the recess 14 on the side of the apparatus main body 1 so that it can be used as a handle. .
[0017]
Of course, the structure for attaching the shaft portion of the handrail 10 to the apparatus main body 1 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various known mechanisms and structures can be employed. Moreover, in this 2nd Embodiment, it is good also as a structure which has the structure which hooks the front-end | tip of the handle-like part of the handrail 10 on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 1 similar to 1st Embodiment.
[0018]
【The invention's effect】
As has been described above, the image forming apparatus according to the present invention can be easily used not only by a manufacturer salesman or serviceman but also by a machine installer and user. Since the handrail has a stick-like shape, there is no resistance to use by elderly people and the like, which is an extremely effective fall prevention measure.
[0019]
Also, as has been described above, not only with the fall prevention measures the handrail, there is an effect that may become available as a handle during transport.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an image forming apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body 2 Handrail 3 Handle-like part 4 Recess 10 Handrail 11 Upper shaft 12 Lower shaft 13 Groove 14 Recess 15 Attachment 16 Anti-slip rubber

Claims (2)

A stick-shaped handrail is attached to the apparatus main body, a portion for hooking a handle-like tip of the stick-shaped handrail is provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body, and the stick-shaped handrail shaft is provided on each of the upper surface and the side of the apparatus main body An image forming apparatus comprising: a portion for fixing a portion; and attachments for attachment to the fixed portion, respectively, fixed to corresponding portions of the shaft portion of the stick-shaped handrail . The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, said shaft portion of the handrail is constituted by two members, and retractable to one member relative to the other member, the fixing portion position of the device body upper surface member of the shaft portion side in together when providing a locking member to the image forming apparatus characterized by comprising providing a locking member to the fixed portion of the apparatus main body side to a member of the ferrule side.

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