Bookrest

Abstract

To provide a bookrest that allows appropriate recognition of various viewing objects with different hues.SOLUTION: A bookrest 1 includes: a support board 2 on which a viewing object such as a document can be placed; a pedestal 3 to which the support board 2 is fixed; and an angle adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting an angle of the pedestal 3 and the support board 2. The support board 2 includes a support board surface 21 and a support board reverse surface 22 positioned on the reverse side. A base end 23 of the support board 2 is connected to the pedestal 3 through a hinge 51. A plurality of slide plates 7 on which the viewing object is placed are arranged on the support board surface 21. A base end rail 61 and a tip rail 62 are installed on the support board surface 21 along the base end 23 and a tip 24 respectively, and the plurality of slide plates 7 are held by the base end rail 61 and the tip rail 62 so as to be slidable in a transverse direction. The hues of the plurality of slide plates 7 are white, black, red, yellow, blue, etc. The slide plates 7 can be divided into right and left by a dividing line 71 extending in a longitudinal direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a reading stand used by visually impaired persons when reading books, etc., and more particularly to a reading stand in which the angle of the support board on which the book, etc. is placed can be adjusted. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, reading stands with adjustable angles for supporting documents are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a double-sided reading stand suitable for reading in various positions. This double-sided reading stand is composed of a base that is generally elongated when viewed from the front, and a support stand that stands upright at a generally inclined angle toward the front side, with its lower edge detachably attached to an inclined locking groove drilled in the top surface of the base. A pressing portion holds the bottom edge of a book, and a gripping portion holds the top edge. The book is supported on the front and rear surfaces of the support stand for reading. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2002-017457 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] According to Patent Document 1, the color of the support plate surface is fixed to one color. For example, if the support plate surface is white and the background color of the book that is the visual object is also white, it is difficult for visually impaired people in particular to recognize the visual object. The greater the contrast between the visual object and the background surface of the support plate, the easier it tends to be to recognize. However, Patent Document 1 makes it difficult to optimally recognize visual objects of various color tones. Furthermore, even if the visual object has the same color tone, which background color is easiest to see varies depending on the degree of disability and the user's characteristics.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a lectern that allows various visual objects with different color tones to be visually recognized in an appropriate manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This invention is a reading stand comprising a support plate on which an object to be viewed can be placed, a base to which the support plate is fixed, and an angle adjustment mechanism that can adjust the angle between the base and the support plate, and further comprising base end rails and tip end rails installed at the base and tip ends of the surface of the support plate, a plurality of sliding plates that are slidably held on the surface of the support plate by the base end rails and tip end rails, and a document stopper installed at the base end to prevent the object to be viewed from falling, wherein the plurality of sliding plates each have a different color and can be divided into left and right halves by a dividing line extending vertically. According to this invention, since the slides each have a different hue, it is possible to select the background with the most visible hue by changing the slide depending on the color of the document being viewed. Also, since the slide can be divided into left and right halves, slides of different hues can be placed on the support base, making it easy to view documents of different colors at the same time.

[0007] The angle adjustment mechanism is characterized by comprising a plurality of angle adjustment arms of different lengths provided on the rear surface of the support plate, and arm stoppers provided on the base for holding the angle adjustment arms. By providing a plurality of angle adjustment arms of different lengths, the angle of the base can be set precisely, improving user convenience.

[0008] The support plate and the angle adjustment arm are connected by a hinge and can be folded by bringing their opposing surfaces into contact with each other, and the support plate and the base are connected by a hinge and can be folded by bringing their opposing surfaces into contact with each other. The entire lectern can be folded compactly, making it easy to store and carry. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this invention, since the slides each have a different hue, it is possible to select the background with the most visible hue by changing the slide depending on the color of the visual object. Also, since the slide can be divided into left and right halves, slides of different hues can be placed on the support base, making it possible to easily view visual objects of different colors at the same time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the entire reading stand with the drawer 9 open. [Figure 2] Rear view of the lectern. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of usage [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] 1 to 6 show a lectern according to the present invention. <Lectern 1> Referring particularly to Figure 1, the reading stand 1 comprises a support plate 2 on which a visual object such as a document can be placed, a base 3 to which the support plate 2 is fixed, and an angle adjustment mechanism that can adjust the angle between the base 3 and the support plate 2.

[0012] <Support board 2> The support plate 2 has a support plate front surface 21 and a support plate back surface 22 located opposite the support plate front surface 21. The base end 23 of the support plate 2 is connected to the base 3 via a hinge 51. Therefore, the support plate 2 can rotate relative to the base 3 around the base end 23. A plurality of slide plates 7 on which objects to be viewed are placed are arranged on the support plate front surface 21.

[0013] <Base rail 61 and tip rail 62> A base end rail 61 and a tip end rail 62 are installed along the base end 23 and the tip end 24 on the support plate surface 21, respectively, and the base end rail 61 and the tip end rail 62 hold a plurality of slide plates 7 so that they can slide laterally.

[0014] <Slide plate 7> The multiple slide plates 7 have hues such as white, black, red, yellow, and blue. For example, colored acrylic plates can be used for the red, yellow, and blue slide plates 7. The white slide plate 7 can be a metal plate with an enamel coating, acrylic coating, or melamine coating to be used as a whiteboard. The black slide plate 7 can be a ferromagnetic metal plate such as a steel plate to attract a magnet. In this embodiment, a mirror can be used as one of the slide plates 7. When glass is used as the mirror, it is desirable to fix the slide plate 7 to the support plate 2 so that it cannot slide in order to prevent breakage due to the glass falling. The slide plate 7 can be separated into left and right halves by a dividing line 71 extending vertically. By separating the slide plate 7, slide plates 7 of different colors can be arranged on the left and right sides.

[0015] <Document Stopper 8> The base end 23 of the support plate surface 21 is provided with a document stopper 8 for holding down documents placed on the slide plate 7 so that they do not fall. The document stopper 8 is rod-shaped, and one end of the document stopper 8 is rotatably connected to the base end 23. When in use, the document stopper 8 can be raised to prevent documents from falling. When not in use, the document stopper 8 can be folded down and stored so that it overlaps the base end 23 and does not get in the way.

[0016] <Drawer 9> A drawer 9 is attached to the base 3, and pens, prints, etc. can be stored inside the drawer 9. A handle 91 is provided on the drawer 9, making it easy to pull out the drawer 9 from inside the base 3.

[0017] <Angle adjustment mechanism> 2, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a plurality of angle adjustment arms 4 of different lengths provided on the rear surface 22 of the support plate, and an arm stopper 10 provided on the base. The angle adjustment arm 4 includes a pair of legs a connected to the tip 24 of the rear surface 22 of the support plate via hinges 52, and a locking portion b extending between the legs a, forming an overall U-shape. The angle adjustment arm 4 of this embodiment includes a first arm 41, a second arm 42, a third arm 43, a fourth arm 44, and a fifth arm 45, each of which includes legs 41a, 42a, 43a, 44a, and 45a and locking portions 41b, 42b, 43b, 44b, and 45b. The fifth arm 45 has a generally rectangular shape, with the legs and locking portion integrated. The legs 41a to 45a are all different lengths. The second arm 42 fits inside the first arm 41, the third arm 43 fits inside the second arm 42, the fourth arm 44 fits inside the third arm 43, and the fifth arm 45 fits inside the fourth arm 44. Therefore, even if multiple angle adjustment arms 4 are provided, the system is not bulky.

[0018] <Arm Stopper 10> The arm stopper 10 is formed by a step provided on the base 3, and in this embodiment is formed by a convex ridge, but the step may also be formed by a concave ridge. In this embodiment, a plurality of arm stoppers 10 are provided, extending from one side edge of the base to the other side edge. Specifically, a first arm stopper 11, a second arm stopper 12 and a third arm stopper 13 are provided, and are arranged parallel to one another from the distal end 31 to the proximal end 32 of the base 3. In this embodiment, the first arm stopper 11 functions as a spacer to create a space between the tip 24 of the support board 2 and the base 3 when the book stand 1 is folded. In addition, a spacer 34 is provided at the proximal end 32 of the base 3 to create a space between the base end 23 of the support board.

[0019] <Usage example 1> For example, when reading a white book, the left and right black slide plates 7 are stacked on top. As shown in Figure 3, the first arm 41 is hooked onto the first arm stopper 11 and fixed, and the angle of the support plate 2 is made steeper. By raising the document stopper 8 and placing a book on the slide plate 7, the book can be prevented from falling. By making the slope steeper when reading a book, the user can maintain an upright posture even when bringing their eyes close to the book. In addition, using the black slide plate 7 provides a clear contrast with the book, making the text easier to read.

[0020] <Usage example 2> For example, if you want to attach a printout to one side and practice writing kanji characters on the other, you can use the black steel slide plate 7, fix the printout with a magnet, and spread out a notebook to practice writing. As shown in Figure 4, the fifth arm 45 is hooked and fixed to the first arm stopper 11, and the angle of the support plate 2 is made gentle. A certain angle makes it easy to read and write. In addition, by raising the document stopper 8, you can prevent the notebook placed on the slide plate 7 from falling. Furthermore, by sliding one of the slide plates 7 outward, the left-right range of the support board 2 can be expanded, allowing for other reference books or large notebooks to be placed on it. Also, by using one slide plate 7 as a black board and the other as a white board 7, the white slide plate 7 can be used as a whiteboard, allowing for larger writing.

[0021] <Usage example 3> For example, when applying makeup, the mirror slide plate 7 can be used. As shown in Figure 5, the third arm 43 is hooked onto the first arm stopper 11 and fixed in place. All slide plates are slid left and right to expose the mirror slide plate 7. The support plate 2 has a moderate angle, so you can apply makeup while maintaining a comfortable posture by putting your weight on the support plate 2. Also, by using the mirror slide plate 7 on one side and a slide plate 7 of another color, such as red or blue, on the other and placing cosmetics on them, the hues of the cosmetics become clearer, allowing you to more accurately determine the colors while applying makeup.

[0022] <Usage example 4> For example, this reading stand 1 can be used for cooking. As shown in FIG. 6, by folding all of the angle-adjustable arms 4 and the back surface 22 of the support plate so that their opposing surfaces are in contact with each other, and by folding all of the arms 4 and the base 3 so that their opposing surfaces are in contact with each other, the support plate 2 can be placed in a flat state that is approximately parallel to the base 3. By placing the support plate 2 in a flat state, the support plate 2 can be used as a cutting board. Cooking can be safely performed by combining the color of the food to be cooked with the color of the sliding plate 7 in a way that creates a clear contrast, such as by using a yellow sliding plate 7 when the food to be cooked is red, or a blue sliding plate 7 when the food is white.

[0023] <Usage example 5> For example, when storing the lectern 1, it can be made compact by folding it as shown in Figure 6. This compact storage makes it easy to carry. The angle-adjustable arm 4 can be stored in the space secured by the first arm stopper 11 and spacer 34 between the support board 2 and the base 3. When transporting the lectern 1, documents, books, writing implements, etc. can be stored in the drawer 9, reducing the amount of luggage required. Furthermore, by providing multiple dividers in the drawer 9, stored items can be kept in a fixed location. [Explanation of symbols]

[0024] 1:Lectern 2: Support board 3: Base 4: Angle adjustment arm 4: Arm 7: Slide plate 8: Document stopper 10: Arm stopper 21: Support plate surface 22: Back side of support plate 23 :Proximal end 24: Tip 51: Hinge 52: Hinge 61: Base rail 62: Tip rail 71: Dividing line

Claims

1. A reading stand comprising a support plate on which an object to be viewed can be placed, a base to which the support plate is fixed, and an angle adjustment mechanism that can adjust the angle between the base and the support plate, a base end rail and a tip end rail installed at the base end and tip end of the support plate surface; a plurality of slide plates slidably held on the surface of the support plate by the base end rail and the tip end rail; a document stopper installed at the base end to prevent the visually recognized object from falling; The plurality of slide plates each have a different color hue and can be separated into left and right halves by a dividing line extending vertically.

2. The angle adjustment mechanism is a plurality of angle adjustment arms of different lengths provided on the rear surface of the support plate; 2. The book stand according to claim 1, further comprising an arm stopper provided on the base for holding the angle adjustment arm.

3. The support plate and the angle adjustment arm are connected by a hinge and can be folded by bringing their opposing surfaces into contact with each other, 3. The book stand according to claim 2, wherein the support plate and the base are connected by a hinge and are foldable with their opposing surfaces in contact with each other.

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