JPH046975B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention covers the entire upper surface of a keyboard attached to OA (office automation) equipment, etc., to protect the keyboard, and also allows the upper surface of the keyboard to be used as a lectern, etc. The present invention relates to a protective cover for a keyboard which is devised so that it can be used as a writing stand, etc., and which can be commonly used for keyboards of various manufacturers.

[Prior art]

OA equipment, such as word processors, office computers, personal computers, etc.
It consists of a main body (CRT) section, a printer section, and a keyboard section.

With this type of OA equipment, data, text characters, numbers, etc. must be entered using keyboard keys while looking at the original. In this case, the original must be placed on the display, next to the keyboard, or propped up on a desk. A lectern is used.

Furthermore, the keyboard consists of many key buttons, and it is not possible to place anything on top of them, so when not in use, the key buttons are covered with a cloth cover or the like to protect the key buttons from dust.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In the above-mentioned conventional OA equipment, the top surface of the keyboard was a wasted space (dead space) on which nothing could be placed on the keyboard, regardless of whether the OA equipment was in operation or not.

The present invention covers the top part of the keyboard with a hard cover, and uses the top part as a lectern, writing table, workbench for mouse operation, etc., and when key operations are performed, key operations can be performed with the cover attached. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multipurpose keyboard protective cover that doubles as a portable book stand and can be commonly used for keyboards of office equipment from various manufacturers.

[Means for solving problems]

The above problem is caused by the top panel, left and right side panels, and back panel that are attached to office automation equipment and consist of a keyboard that covers the entire top surface of the keyboard, which is made up of multiple input operation buttons for characters, symbols, etc. , a protective cover for a keyboard that is open at the front so that the top plate can be used as a lectern or writing stand, and can be attached or removed to cover the keyboard, and the height of the left and right side panels of the cover is The dimensions are such that when the cover is placed over the keyboard, you can insert your entire finger into the opening on the front side and operate the entire key freely, and there is a code on a part of the left and right side panels or the back panel. This problem can be solved by attaching a protective cover for a keyboard, which has a through-hole and is configured so that keys can be operated by inserting the whole finger into the cover through the front opening of the cover.

[Effect]

With a single-piece protective cover that covers the entire keyboard and can be installed and removed freely,
It is intended to allow key operations by inserting a hand into the cover from the front opening, and also to use the top surface of the cover as a lectern, a writing table, a workbench when operating a mouse, etc.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1st
The figure shows the state in which the protective cover has been covered over the keyboard. 1 is the front-open cover, at least the top surface 2 is transparent (or semi-transparent), and the left and right sides 3 and 5 (side plates) and Back part (back board)
4 are used as legs for the entire cover. 6,
Reference numeral 7 indicates a rubber foot for preventing slipping attached to the lower end of the side surface (leg), and reference numeral 8 indicates a cord passage groove formed by cutting out the lower end of the back surface 4. This cord passage groove may be formed in a part of the lower end portions of the side parts (leg parts) 6 and 7.

9 is a lectern (not shown) (for example, 20 x 30 cm)
10 is a hole for inserting and holding a writing instrument, and 11 is a screw hole for holding a tray (for example, 10 x 20 cm) such as a pen case (not shown). Further, 12 is a keyboard disposed inside the cover 1, and is connected to the main body of the OA equipment by a cord. The height dimensions of the side parts 3 and 5 and the back part (rear plate) 4, which are used as the legs of the cover 1, are such that the cover is completely covered with the keyboard 12, and both hands are placed on the front open side 1a of the cover. The dimensions (100 to 150 mm) are such that when the entire cover is inserted and the keys are operated, the hand does not hit the inner wall of the cover.

Furthermore, the front end portions of the cover legs 3 and 5 are formed with curved notches 3a and 5a to facilitate the insertion and removal of hands in the left and right directions of the side surface.

When explaining how to use this cover, which is prepared separately from the OA equipment and keyboard, and can be installed and removed freely, and can also be installed on keyboards from various manufacturers, first of all, it is usually used as a protective cover for the keyboard. Cover it as shown. and,
When operating the keyboard, insert both hands through the front opening 1a of the cover 1 and operate the key buttons with 10 fingers of both hands. In this case, the original can be placed on the top surface of the cover 1. . Particularly when you need to touch the key buttons blindly, such as when entering documents, you can use the entire top surface of the cover as a lectern.
This is convenient for placing manuscripts (pages, etc.).

Furthermore, even if blind touching is not possible, the key buttons can be operated while looking diagonally from the front by placing a document on the edge (towards the back) of the top surface section 2 or by pulling out the keyboard a little from inside the cover. Furthermore, although not shown, by inserting a book board into the groove 9 and standing it upright, and holding the document on the book board, the document can be viewed in an upright position.

In addition, when you finish inputting and want to print on a printer, most of the keyboard operations can be done using the numeric keypad, so the top surface of the cover can be used as a document table, a floppy diskette temporary stand, and a stand for printed materials. The upper part of the keyboard 12, which used to be a dead space, can be used in a wide variety of ways.

In addition, the CRT (screen) connected to the OA equipment main body
When the cover is not needed to operate the keyboard 12, such as when checking the keyboard, the cover can be easily removed and placed in a different location, such as on a desk. documents etc. to
Place floppies, writing utensils, etc. on the top plate, etc.
Since it can be used in two tiers, there is no waste even if it is placed in a separate location, and its utility value is high.

After all work is completed, it functions as a protective cover, so there is no need for a cloth cover.
Furthermore, documents or a floppy disk stored in a case can be placed on the top surface of the cover 1.

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment, in which the first
This is an example of a case where a cover as shown in the figure is used for a portable word processor, a portable personal computer, a portable typewriter, or the like.

For normal input work, place the portable word processor 13 inside the cover 1 and operate the keyboard as shown in Fig. 1, but for printing, turn the cover 1 90 degrees as shown in the figure, and use the back part 4. is used as a bottom plate, and the portable word processor 13 is placed on it and printed out. In that case, the document 14 can also be used as a lectern by fixing it to the inner wall of the top section 4 with a clip 15. After finishing, fold cover 1 again and use it as a protective cover for the portable word processor.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment in which the side leg plate 16 and the top plate 17 are constructed separately, and the side leg plate 16 and the top plate 17 are configured separately. A top plate 17 is placed on the leg plate 16, so that writing can be performed using a document stand or a writing instrument when operating keys.

In this case, the structure of the top plate 17 is as follows in the horizontal and longitudinal direction.
It may be divided into a plurality of pieces (for example, about three pieces), and the pieces may be connected and placed against the back side of the side leg plate 16. By doing this, not only is there no need for storage space for the top plate when the top plate is not in use, but also the trouble and tedium caused by attaching the cover are eliminated.

Further, by separating the side leg plates 16 into left and right portions and back portions and making them assembled, there is an advantage that not only does it require less space for storage when not in use, but it also does not take up much space when packing, transporting, etc.

Furthermore, although not shown, a plate-like cut is made in the center of the top part of Figure 1 to the size of a lectern (300 x 250 mm), and that part is used as the top part. The top plate can also be used as a lectern by leaning it on an inclined plane.

As shown in the above embodiment, by covering the entire keyboard with a protective cover, it is possible to use the keyboard cover for a robot control device installed in a dusty production factory, etc., and the buttons can be operated while it is attached. is extremely large.

Furthermore, by removably attaching the attachment legs to the side legs of the protective cover, the size can be adjusted freely, so that it can be used as a stand-alone supply item for keyboards of many types of models.

Furthermore, when used by an operator who must see the key buttons, leave a gap of about 20 cm between the main screen and the keyboard, and install the same protective cover in that space. The cover does not hide the key buttons and does not interfere with operation at all, and the top of the cover can be used as a lectern, so there is no discomfort at all with the keyboard covered. After the operation is completed, by pushing the keyboard into the cover, it functions as a protective cover as described above.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments; manufacturing costs are reduced by simplifying the structure, such as by eliminating the back plate, and as a single product, it can be manufactured by each manufacturer.
It can be said to be the perfect product as a keyboard cover for OA equipment.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above-mentioned embodiments, according to the present invention, there is a separate protective cover on the top surface of the keyboard that covers the entire keyboard, so it can be used freely with the protective cover attached. In addition to being able to operate the key buttons on the keyboard, the top surface of the protective cover can be used as a lectern, and the top surface of the protective cover can also be used as a writing workbench for manuscripts, a mouse workbench, etc. . In addition, by standing up the protective cover 90 degrees, it can also be used as a protective cover for portable word processors, typewriters, etc.
It has various advantages such as the ability to use the upright inner surface of the upper flat plate as a lectern, and it can be said to be extremely convenient as it allows the upper surface of the keyboard, which was conventionally a dead space, to be utilized to the fullest.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The attached drawings are diagrams for explaining an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a keyboard protective cover showing an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the upper surface of the keyboard is covered with the protective cover. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the protective cover in a portable word processor, portable typewriter, etc., and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the protective cover showing another embodiment of the present invention. . 1... Cover, 2... Top part, 3, 5... Side part, 4... Back part, 6, 7... Rubber feet, 8... Cord passage groove, 9... Groove, 10... Hole, 11...
Screw hole, 15... Clip, 16... Side leg plate,
17...Top plate.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A top plate, left and right side plates, and a back plate that are attached to office automation equipment, etc. and cover the entire upper surface of a keyboard comprising a plurality of input operation buttons for characters, symbols, etc. A protective cover for a keyboard that is open at the front so that the top plate can be used as a lectern, a writing stand, etc., and that can be attached and removed to cover the keyboard,
The height dimensions of the left and right side plates of the cover are such that when the cover is placed over the keyboard, the whole finger can be inserted through the opening on the front side and the whole key can be operated freely. A protective cover for a keyboard, comprising a cord passage part formed in a part of a side plate or a back plate, and configured so that keys can be operated by inserting the entire hand and fingers into the cover from an open part on the front side of the cover. 2. The protective cover for a keyboard according to claim 1, wherein a groove for inserting a booklet is formed in a corner of the upper surface of the cover. 3. The protective cover for a keyboard according to claim 1, wherein a slot for inserting and holding a writing instrument or the like is formed in the top surface or side surface of the cover. 4. The keyboard protection according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the cover is made of a removable transparent plate, and the transparent plate is configured to be propped up as a lectern. cover.