JPH0242737B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a carrying case, and particularly to an improvement of a carrying case suitable for storing transportable equipment such as a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. It's a diagram.

[Prior Art] Conventional carrying cases for storing transportable equipment, such as information processing equipment (hereinafter simply referred to as equipment) such as typewriters and word processors, have handles for transport. , one is known that consists of two lid members, upper and lower, with hinges attached on the side opposite to the handle.

Conventionally, such a carrying case is
When storing and transporting the equipment, first close the top lid, then lock the upper and lower lids, and then hang the carrying case by grasping the handles formed separately from the lids. There are some forms that do this.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In such a carrying case, if the locking state is incomplete, there is a risk that the equipment may fall off during transportation and be damaged. Even when the lock state is perfect, there is a problem in that the operator feels psychologically anxious because he or she has to frequently check the lock state for fear of the device falling off.

By the way, in general, the operator operates the equipment, e.g.
Prior to using the information processing device, initial operations such as selecting accessory parts may be performed depending on the format of the document to be created, that is, the format of the information to be processed. That is, for example, in an impact type writer, this is an operation to select the type ball, type wheel, etc., and in a non-impact type electronic typewriter or word processor, it is an operation to select a type font such as a thermal head, which is a non-impact head. This is an operation for selecting a type style cartridge that specifies the font size, etc.

If the carrying case is configured so that the operator can easily recognize the existence of the attached parts before using the equipment, the operator will be able to prevent the operator from forgetting to select the parts, and will be able to select the parts appropriately. Ready for subsequent use.

[Objective] The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks, and there is no fear that the equipment will fall off during transportation.
Moreover, it is intended to prevent the operator from feeling psychologically anxious about the locked state of the carrying case.

Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily recognize the presence of accessory parts of a device.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention enables a first lid member and a second lid member that form an equipment storage section for storing equipment to be opened and closed, and ,
The first lid member is extended longer than the second lid member to form an extension part, and a third lid member that can be opened and closed is provided to the extension part of the first lid member, and each of these lids When closing the member, the first lid member and the third lid member are sandwiched between the first lid member and the third lid member so that the protrusion provided on the second lid member is held between the first lid member and the third lid member. a third lid member is locked by a locking member, a handle is formed on the extension portion of the first lid member and the third lid member, and when the handle is gripped, the locking member is locked. The locked state by the member is maintained.

Further, in the present invention, the extension portion of the first lid member and the third lid member form an accessory storage portion for storing accessory parts of the device.

[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1A, B, C and D are front views showing an example of the structure of the carrying case of the present invention, respectively;
These are a plan view, a right side view, and a left side view, and the carrying case is assumed to house, for example, an electronic typewriter having a keyboard.

Here, 10 is a main body storage part that stores the main body of a thermal head typewriter, 20 is a parts storage part that stores accessories, 30 is a handle part provided in the parts storage part, and 40 is a leg part. These are integrally formed by plastic molding.

11 and 12 are respectively the main body storage section 10
are the upper and lower lids 11 and 1 of the
2 can be opened and closed by a hinge 13 on the side opposite to the handle portion 30. 14 and 15
are stopper portions provided on the upper cover 11 and lower cover 12, respectively. When the upper cover 11 is opened when using the typewriter, the upper cover 11 rotates around the hinge 13, and the stopper portion 14 is attached to the stopper portion. It stops at a predetermined position where it hits 15.
The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1C, the lower lid 12 extends longer than the upper lid 11 toward the component storage section 20, and for example, at the end on the upper surface side in FIG.
A component storage lid 21 is pivotally supported by a hinge 13. The parts storage compartment lid 21 has a latch 24, and is latched to the lower lid 12 by the latch 24 hooking on the lower lid 12 when the lid 21 is closed. Note that the component storage lid 21 may be opened and closed by a hinge at one side end of the extending portion of the lower lid 12.

FIG. 2 shows the carrying case of the present invention with the lids 11 and 21 open. Here, the claw 11B is made to protrude from the side surface 11A of the lid 11 so that the claw 11B engages with the portion 21B of the lid 21 when the lids 11 and 21 are closed. A recess for accommodating components is provided inside the extending portion 12A of the lower lid 12 covered by the component accommodating portion lid 21. This recess can have a desired shape depending on the type, shape, etc. of the accessory parts used for the device to be stored. In this embodiment, a recess 25 for storing an ink ribbon cassette and a recess 26 for storing a type style cartridge, which is an external memory of the type style such as the type font and type size of the thermal head, are provided.

Incidentally, if the typewriter is of type wheel type, the type wheel may be housed.

Further, the lids 12 and 21 are provided with holes 31 and 32, respectively, large enough to receive an operator's hand, and constitute a handle portion 30 for carrying the carrying case.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the lids 11 and 21 of the carrying case of the present invention are closed during transportation, etc., where the A-A line, the B-B line, and the C-C line are the claw 11B and the handle, respectively. Part 30 and recess 2
This is a cutting line including 5 and 26.

4A, B and C show the carrying case of the present invention, respectively, along lines A-A and B-B shown in FIG.
A cross section cut along the line and the line C-C is shown. When the lids 11 and 21, which are open as shown in FIG. 2, are to be closed as shown in FIG. 3 during transportation or the like, first the lid 11 is closed, and then the lid 21 is closed. At this time, especially as shown in FIG. 4A,
A portion 21B of the lid 21 engages with the claw 11B, and therefore, when the operator grasps the handle portion 30 during transportation, the lid 11 is pressed toward the lid 12. In other words, the lid 11 will not open unless the lid 21 is opened.

During transportation of the carrying case, the locked state is maintained by the gripping force of the operator, so that the typewriter etc. stored in the case will not fall out.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a state in which the carrying case according to the present invention accommodates a typewriter and accessories. Here, the hatched parts 50, 60, 7
0 and 80 are a typewriter, ink ribbon cassette, type style cartridge and paper, respectively.

FIG. 6 shows a state in which the typewriter 50 housed in the carrying case of the present invention as shown in FIG. 5 is exposed and operated. When using,
The operator first opens the parts storage lid 21 and selects the necessary accessory part. Also, at this time, it can be confirmed whether spare parts are stored. Next, the upper lid 11 is rotated to the stop position, the selected part is mounted on the typewriter 50, and the lid 21 is further closed to start operation.

Here, the lid 21 will be explained. The outer surface 21S of the lid 21 is smooth enough not to irritate the operator's palm 100. In addition, the shape of the lid 21 is appropriately designed ergonomically in relation to the shape of the typewriter 50, and various shapes are selected so that the operator does not get tired when the operator places the palm 100 and operates. It can be done. For example, as shown in FIG.
The height of the end 50A of the cover 21 is approximately equal to the height of the portion 21A of the lid 21 facing the end 50A, and the height of the lid 21 is adjusted so that the height of the lid 21 is approximately equal to the inclination of the keyboard portion 51. The lid 21 can also be configured to taper off toward the user.

[Effects] As explained above, according to the present invention, the handle portion is provided to hold the lid of the carrying case, and the locked state is maintained by the gripping force of the operator during transportation. When in use, the locked state can be released by opening the handle, and the accessory parts of the device can be stored inside the handle, making it highly safe to transport. , and a carrying case that allows easy and reliable recognition of parts when using equipment can be realized.

In addition, the top lid of the main body storage compartment is held in front of the operator at a predetermined angle by the stopper, so documents can be placed against the inside of the top lid during use, improving operability. It can be further increased.

In the above embodiment, a carrying case for storing a typewriter has been described, but the present invention is applicable to information processing equipment such as word processors, personal computers, pocket computers, etc., and also to portable measuring equipment, etc. Of course, the same effects as described above can also be obtained when used as a carrying case for storing other equipment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper and lower lids and the component storage lid are the three main elements, and they are connected by a hinge to form an integral structure. However, the present invention is not limited to such a structure; It is also possible to have the following configuration. For example, as in the above-mentioned embodiments, the parts storage compartment lid is not constructed to be openable and closable using a hinge, but instead is a sliding type that can be slid on the extended portion, or a removable type that can be freely attached and detached. You can also.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1A, B, C and D are front views showing an example of the structure of the carrying case of the present invention, respectively;
The plan view, right side view, and left side view, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the upper lid and parts storage compartment lid in an open state and a closed state, respectively, and FIGS. 4A, B, and 3 are respectively. C is a sectional view showing various parts of the carrying case of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a side view of the carrying case of the present invention storing a typewriter and accessory parts, and FIG. 6 is a type housed in the carrying case of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view showing an example of a state in which the writer is operated. 10...Main storage compartment, 11...Top lid, 12...
Lower lid, 12A... Extension portion, 20... Parts storage section, 21... Parts storage section lid, 25, 26... Recess, 30... Handle portion, 31, 32... Hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A first lid member and a second lid member forming an equipment storage section for storing equipment are made openable and closable, and the first lid member is connected to the second lid. A third lid member is provided which extends longer than the first lid member to form an extension part and which can be opened and closed with respect to the extended part of the first lid member, and when each of these lid members is closed, the second lid member The first lid member and the third lid member are locked by a locking member such that a protrusion provided on the lid member is held between the first lid member and the third lid member. and a grip portion is formed on the extension portion of the first lid member and the third lid member, and the locked state by the locking member is maintained when the handle portion is gripped. Carrying case. 2. Claim 1, characterized in that the extension part of the first lid member and the third lid member form an accessory storage part for storing accessory parts of the device. Carrying case mentioned in section.