JPH04273365A - Electronic system notebook device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of a double-leaf/palm-top type electronic system notebook device by attaining the input/output operations in a single- swing way. CONSTITUTION:The side end parts of the left and right side device parts 1 and 2 are fixed to a backbone part 3. A rotary axis 6 is connected to a pivot part 7 of the part 1 (2). Thus the part 1 can turn in the direction crossing the opening direction. Furthermore both parts 1 and 2 are turned at 90 deg. or more between both parts 1 and 2, and these parts 1 and 2 can be closed with an input/output part 4 turned to the upper surface side.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention is closed when not in use.
When in use, the electronic notebook device has a book opened on both sides, and more specifically, the left side device and the right side have the input/output section such as pen input, the control section (CPU), and the storage section such as an IC card opened on both sides. The present invention relates to a palmtop type electronic notebook device that is included in the device and can manage and process various information.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, system devices having this type of function include laptop computers and palmtop computers. Generally, the former type of laptop computer is closed when not in use, in order to protect the keyboard and display at the same time and to make it more compact. Many have the display side open about 120 degrees. The latter palm-top type has a structure that opens 180 degrees so that it can be operated in the palm of the hand, as shown in Figure 6(b). The former is intended only for use on a desk or the like, and no special consideration is given to other usage methods. On the other hand, the latter should be able to be operated well in the palm of the hand.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the external structure of a typical double-door type electronic notebook device. The left side device section 21 and the right side device section 22 are each pivotally connected to the back display section 23 by a pivot section 37 provided at one end thereof. Normally, the left side device section 21 and the right side device section 22 are in a closed state with their other side ends butted against each other, and when in use, both side device sections are expanded approximately 180 degrees. A stylus pen 2 is installed inside the left side device section 21.
4, an input/output section 26 for input using the stylus pen 24, a power switch 27, a cursor 28, and various function buttons 29 are arranged. Further, the right side device section 22 is provided with mounting sections 31 and 33 for inserting an IC card 36, buttons 30 and 32 for ejecting the IC card 36, and windows 34 and 35 for confirming the mounting of the IC card. .

0004

[Problem to be solved by the invention] This right side device section 2
2 is heavier than the left side device section 21 because two IC cards and the like are attached thereto. Therefore, when the notebook is placed in the left hand and the pen is operated with the right hand, there is a problem in that the balance is poor and the operability is not sufficient. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide an electronic notebook device that can be opened with one side to perform input/output operations, thereby improving operability.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, an electronic system organizer according to the present invention connects one side end of a left side device part and a right side device part with a pivot part, and expands the side device part. In the palm-top type electronic notebook device of the type used in the state of
A rotation shaft is provided that rotates the left or right side device section approximately 180 degrees in a direction intersecting the direction of expansion when the left or right side device section is opened by 0 degrees or more, and the front and back of the left or right side device section are reversed by the rotation shaft. Afterwards, input/output operations can be performed with the inverted left or right side device section superimposed on the other side device section.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings and the like. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of an electronic notebook device according to the present invention. A pivot portion 7 is rotatably attached to the spine portion 3. One end of the left side device section 1 is attached to the pivot section 7 so as to be rotatable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation of the pivot section 7 . When the left side device section 1 and the right side device section 2 are closed, the LCD/digitizer 4, which is an input/output section, faces inward (FIG. 1(a)). When using this device, open the left side device section 1 by 90 degrees or more. Then, the left side device section 1 is rotated 180 degrees by the rotation shaft 6 to turn it upside down (FIG. 1(b)). After the LCD/digitizer 4 is positioned on the outside in this manner, the left side device section 1 is closed (FIG. 1(c)). In FIG. 1(d), the LCD 4 is closed with the LCD 4 facing upward, and input/output operations can be performed with the same size as when the operating section etc. are closed for protection.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining details of the pivot portion and the rotating shaft portion. The pivot portion 7 is rotatably engaged with the spine portion 3 by two shafts 7a and 7b. The pivot portion 7 has a fitting hole 7e in the center thereof, and the rotation shaft 6 of the left side device portion 1 is coupled to this portion. The rotating directions of the rotating shaft 6 and the shafts 7a and 7b are intersecting directions. A wire for electrical connection between the left and right side devices 1 and 2 is passed through the hole 1b provided in the center of the rotating shaft 6. The pivot portion 7 has click grooves 7c and 7d.
A click mechanism is provided in a corresponding portion of the left side device section 1, and is provided with a click mechanism that is always biased by a spring 9 in a direction to push out the click ball 8. When the left side device section 1 is closed, the click ball 8 is engaged with the click groove 7d, and prevents the left side device section 1 from rotating in the direction 1a. When it is forcibly rotated in the direction 1a, it rotates 180 degrees, and the click ball 8 engages with the click groove 7c and remains stationary. In this state, the front and back sides are reversed. To return the front and back sides to their original state, the left side device section 1 is once again forcibly rotated in the opposite direction to the direction 1a and engaged with the click groove 7d.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. The mechanism for reversing the front and back of the left side device section 1 is similar to the mechanism shown in Fig. 2, but in order to maintain the height of the other end when the left side device section 1 is turned over and closed, a leg 11 is provided at the other end of the left side device section 1. It has been established. The leg 11 is normally housed inside the left side device section 1, and a button 12 for pushing out the leg 11 is provided inside the left side device section 1. When the button 12 is pressed as shown in FIG. 3(a), the leg 11 pops out to the other end of the left side device section 1 (
(b)). As shown in FIG. 3(c), in the closed state, the other side end can be secured by the legs 11 by the same height as the distance between the left and right side device parts 1 and 2 created by the spine part 3,
Both side devices become parallel.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing details of the mechanism for protruding the legs of FIG. 3. The other end of a substantially L-shaped locking member 13 is pressed against the back of the button 12 . The locking member 13 is rotatably attached to the left side device section 1 by a shaft 14. A spring 17 is fitted into this shaft 14, and the locking member 13 is given the habit of rotating counterclockwise. The leg 11 is a groove 1 provided on the outer surface of the left side device section 1.
It is housed in d. The leg 11 is rotatably mounted in the groove 1d by a shaft 15. The tip of the leg 11 is provided with a locking groove 11a for engaging with a protrusion 13a of the locking member. A spring 16 is fitted into the shaft 15 to give the leg 11 the habit of rotating counterclockwise.

When the button 12 is pressed, the tip of the locking member 13 is pressed, and the locking member 13 is rotated clockwise against the counterclockwise urging force. Therefore, the locking portion 13a is disengaged from the locking groove 11a, and the leg 11 is released and rotates counterclockwise. As a result of the above, the leg 11 protrudes from the inside of the left side device section 1. To return the leg 11 to the storage groove 1b,
1 into the groove 1b against its counterclockwise rotational habit. Then, the back surface of the locking groove 11a presses the engaging portion 13a of the locking member 13, causing the locking member 13 to rotate slightly clockwise. As a result, the engaging portion 13a is connected to the locking groove 11a.
As shown in FIG. 4, the leg 11 is stored without returning to the outside of the storage groove 1b.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment shows yet another example of a mechanism for protruding legs. A storage section 20 for storing a stylus pen 19 is provided on the outer surface of the left side device section 1. Legs 18 for holding down the stylus pen 19 are provided at the front and rear to prevent the stylus pen 19 from flying out. Raise the leg 18 to take out the stylus pen 19. The raised legs 18 function for height adjustment when the left side device section 1 is turned upside down and closed, as in the case of FIG. One end of the leg 18 is rotatably attached to the groove 1c of the storage portion 20 by a shaft. When the tip of the leg 18 is pushed into the groove 1c, it is fixed by being engaged with an engaging portion (not shown). When raising the handle, release the lock of this engaging part. The legs described in detail above improve operability when the left side device section is turned over and closed. Furthermore, when a stylus pen storage mechanism is used, the functional structure of the device itself is simplified.

0012

As described above, the present invention provides a double-opening palmtop type electronic organizer device, in which the direction of rotation of the pivot portion of the left or right side device section is approximately 1
A shaft for rotating 80 degrees is provided, and when the left and right side device parts are open approximately 90 degrees or more, the left or right side device part is rotated, turned over, and closed again, resulting in a half-open state. It allows input/output operations. Therefore, when placed in the palm of the hand, input/output operations can be performed in the folded state even if the weight ratio of both side device parts is not balanced, so the operability is significantly improved compared to the prior art.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of an electronic notebook system device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view for explaining details of a rotation mechanism.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining details of a mechanism for protruding legs.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a laptop type computer and a palmtop type computer.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a typical conventional electronic notebook system device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Left side device section 2...Right side device section 3...Spine section 6...Rotation axis 7... Axis part 8...Click ball 9...Spring 11...legs 12...button

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A palmtop electronic organizer device of a type in which one side end of a left side device part and a right side device part are connected by a pivot part and the side device part is used in an unfolded state. A rotation shaft is provided at a central position to rotate the left or right side device part approximately 180 degrees in a direction intersecting the direction in which it is deployed when the left side device portion and the right side device portion are opened by approximately 90 degrees or more. , after reversing the front and back of the left or right side device section by the rotation shaft, input/output operations are made possible with the inverted left or right side device section superimposed on the other side device section. An electronic system organizer with special features.