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Input device and image forming apparatus

An input device and image technology, applied in image communication, data processing input/output process, pulse technology, etc., can solve problems such as difficult vibration state control, unevenness, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2020-03-31
KONICA MINOLTA INC
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However, even if the touch panel placed in a fixed device vibrates uniformly at first, the vibration of the touching finger or the like as described above will become uneven depending on the touch position, and it is difficult to control the vibration state appropriately. status

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[0035] refer to Figure 1 to Figure 7 A first embodiment example of the present invention will be described.

[0036] figure 1 An example of the image forming apparatus 100 of this embodiment example is shown.

[0037] The image forming apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is a digital multifunction peripheral called an MFP (MultiFunction Peripheral).

[0038] The image forming apparatus 100 includes a paper cassette 101 , an image forming unit 102 , a paper discharge unit 103 , a document reading unit 104 , and an operation panel unit 110 .

[0039] The image forming unit 102 performs image forming processing for forming an image of a document read by the document reading unit 104 or a document conveyed from outside on the front or back of the paper conveyed from the paper cassette 101 .

[0040] The paper on which an image has been formed in the image forming unit 102 is discharged from the paper discharge unit 103 .

[0041] The operation panel unit 110 is an operati...

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[0083] Next, refer to Figure 8 A second embodiment example of the present invention will be described.

[0084] In this embodiment example, the attachment state of the vibration element 115 to the operation panel unit 110 of the image forming apparatus 100 is different from that of the first embodiment example. The configuration of the operation panel portion 110 other than the mounting configuration of the vibrating element 115 , the control for vibrating the vibrating element 115 , and the like are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0085] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the operation panel unit 110 of the present embodiment.

[0086] Figure 8 In the illustrated operation panel unit 110 , a touch panel 118 and a liquid crystal display panel 119 are arranged on the operation panel holding frame 108 . Further, the vibrating element 115 is attached below (inner side) the operation panel holding frame 108 through the position adjustment ...

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[0095] Next, refer to Figure 9 ~ Figure 10 A third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0096] In the previously described second embodiment, the installation position of the vibrating element 115 is adjusted by the position adjusting part 140 , but in the third embodiment, the center of gravity position adjusting part different from that of the vibrating element 115 is provided. Embodiment examples are different. The configuration of the operation panel unit 110 other than the center-of-gravity position adjustment unit, the control for vibrating the vibrating element 115 , and the like are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0097] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the operation panel unit 110 of the present embodiment.

[0098] right Figure 9 In the illustrated operation panel unit 110 , a touch panel 118 and a liquid crystal display panel 119 are disposed on the operation panel holding frame 108 . Furthermore, the ...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an input device and an image forming apparatus, comprising: an operation panel unit for receiving an operation input by a user; a vibration element (115) that is attached to the operation panel section and vibrates the operation panel section in at least one direction; a vibration absorbing member (107) that connects the operation panel section to the device main body side and absorbs vibration of the operation panel section; and a vibration control unit that causes the vibration of the vibration element to be executed in accordance with a reception status of an operation input to the operation panel unit. The vibration element (115) is disposed in the vicinity above the center-of-gravity axis (X1) in the vibration direction in which the operation panel unit is vibrated.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an input device and an image forming device, and particularly relates to a technique for locally vibrating an operation unit or the like of the device. Background technique [0002] Conventionally, in mobile terminals such as smartphones, a response to perform a notification by vibration as a response to an operation on a touch panel or the like has been put into practical use in various ways. That is, a vibrating element called a vibrator is built into the mobile terminal, and as a response when the touch panel detects a touch, the mobile terminal is vibrated by the vibrating element for a preset time, and the user who holds the mobile terminal is vibrated by vibration. Make an action response. [0003] In the case of a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, the user holds the mobile terminal during operation, so the vibration of the vibrating element is directly transmitted to the hand. Therefore, it is only necessar...

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IPC IPC(8): H04N1/00
CPCH04N1/00411H04N1/00549H04N1/00384G06F3/016G06F3/04886G06F3/03547H03K17/962G06F3/0414
Inventor 船川尚孝
Owner KONICA MINOLTA INC
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