Mounting platform for electronic equipment

Abstract

To provide a mounting stand for electronic equipment that allows for operation of an image input / output device using a separate electronic device in a good display and operating position, while minimizing the installation area in the installation environment of the image input / output device. [Solution] The mounting stand 100 for electronic equipment consists of a mounting member 1 that supports an electronic device D equipped with an operation display unit D1, and a base 2 that supports the mounting member 1. The mounting member 1 has a first fitting portion on the part facing the base 2, and the base 2 has a second fitting portion α on the part facing the mounting member 1, and also has a top plate 4 that can be positioned above the image input / output device S operated by the operation display unit D1, and a leg portion 3 connected to the top plate 4 and provided at a position other than the paper output area of ​​the image input / output device S. The first fitting portion and the second fitting portion α constitute a first positioning portion that both fit together, and the first positioning portion selectively determines the arrangement of the mounting member 1 that supports the electronic device D from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation and position are different.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting table for an electronic device for placing an electronic device such as a tablet type or a notebook type in the occupied area of an image scanner or a printer (hereinafter, these are referred to as "image input / output devices") and making the operation display unit (a part including a display unit and an operation unit) of the electronic device usable.

Background Art

[0002] Image scanners are used for digitizing customers' identification documents, medical examination tickets, and other documents at bank and hospital reception windows. Since the desktop at such reception windows has limited space, generally, a small-sized image scanner is required. In addition, when operating an image input / output device with a touch panel, an operation display unit having a sufficient display area is required to ensure the visibility and operation accessibility of the touch panel. For this reason, when the operation display unit is attached to the image input / output device, the outer shape or functional configuration of the housing may become enlarged and it may be difficult to arrange it in a predetermined installation area. Therefore, a method of operating the image input / output device using a separate electronic device (for example, a tablet terminal, a 2-in-1 type personal computer, a notebook personal computer, etc.) equipped with control software for the image input / output device and an operation display unit of sufficient size has been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic device mounting table for mounting an electronic device such as a notebook personal computer. A plate for mounting the electronic device is cantilever-supported by a pair of left and right parallel link mechanisms clamped and fixed to the end of a desk, realizing two stop positions at the work surface position and the upper position, and a configuration for supporting and guiding the cable wiring is disclosed. In addition, a configuration for rotating and fixing within a predetermined range by a rotating member and a fixing nut on the clamp side and a configuration for changing the orientation of the terminal by a rotating disk on the plate side are also shown.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-194328 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] In configurations where a separate electronic device is mounted near the image input / output device, or where the electronic device is fixed above the image input / output device by clamping it to the edge of a desk, the two devices essentially occupy the same installation area, making it difficult to achieve both space saving and securing a display and operation position suitable for touch operation.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a mounting base for electronic equipment that allows for operation of an image input / output device by a separate electronic device in a good display and operation position, while minimizing the installation area in the installation environment of the image input / output device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention, made to solve the above problems, comprises a mounting member for supporting an electronic device equipped with an operation display unit, and a base for supporting the mounting member, wherein the mounting member has a first fitting portion on the part facing the base, and the base has a second fitting portion on the part facing the mounting member, and also comprises a top plate that can be positioned above an image input / output device operated by the operation display unit, and a leg portion connected to the top plate and provided at a position other than the paper output area of ​​the image input / output device, wherein the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion constitute a first positioning portion that both fit together, and the first positioning portion is characterized by selectively positioning the mounting member that supports the electronic device from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation and position are different.

[0008] Furthermore, the first positioning unit can position the aforementioned mounting member at one of a plurality of positions along the long side of the top plate. Furthermore, the first positioning unit can position the aforementioned mounting member such that the direction in which the contact edge of the electronic device supported by the aforementioned mounting member extends is substantially the same as the paper discharge direction of the image input / output device.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned positioning member may have a front support member and a rear support member, and may include a second positioning unit that expands or contracts the distance between the front support member and the rear support member.

[0010] Furthermore, the image input / output device is an image scanner, and the legs can be located in a position other than the paper feeding area of ​​the image scanner. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] Thus, by using the mounting base for electronic equipment according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the installation area in the installation environment of an image input / output device while operating the image input / output device using a separate electronic device in a good display and operating position. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view from the front showing an example of a mounting base for electronic equipment according to the present invention, with (a) in the separated state and (b) in the assembled state. [Figure 2] This is a rear-view perspective view showing an example of a mounting base for electronic equipment according to the present invention, with (a) in the separated state and (b) in the assembled state. [Figure 3] An example of a base for an electronic equipment mounting stand according to the present invention is shown below: (a) front view, (b) right side view, (c) top view, (d) cross-sectional view taken along arrow AA, (e) rear view, (f) left side view, and (g) bottom view. [Figure 4] This is a front perspective view showing an example of a mounting stand for electronic equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 5]This is a rear-view perspective view showing an example of a mounting base for electronic equipment according to the present invention, with (a) in the separated state and (b) in the assembled state. [Figure 6] This is a front perspective view showing an example of a mounting stand for electronic equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a rearward perspective view showing an example of a mounting stand for electronic equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 8] An example of a base for an electronic equipment mounting stand according to the present invention is shown below: (a) front view, (b) right side view, (c) top view, (d) cross-sectional view taken along arrow BB, (e) rear view, (f) left side view, and (g) bottom view. [Figure 9] An example of a mounting member for an electronic equipment mounting stand according to the present invention is shown below: (a) rear view, (b) top view, (c) right side view, (d) bottom view, and (e) front view. [Figure 10] An example of a front support member for an electronic equipment mounting stand according to the present invention is shown below: (a) front view, (b) right side view, (c) top view, (d) left side view, (e) rear view, and (f) bottom view. [Figure 11] An example of a rear support member for an electronic equipment mounting platform according to the present invention is shown below: (a) front view, (b) right side view, (c) top view, (d) left side view, (e) rear view, and (f) bottom view. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The electronic equipment mounting base 100 according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The mounting base 100 for electronic equipment according to the present invention has a common basic configuration comprising a mounting member 1 and a base 2, and its embodiments include a plate-shaped form (Example 1) and a rod-shaped form (Example 2) for the mounting member 1. Both embodiments will be described in order below.

[0014] In addition, the terms indicating positions and directions such as "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "front", "back", "front (side)", "back (side)", and "depth" in this specification are relative concepts for the convenience of explanation. Even if the installation posture or usage state of the actual machine changes, the relative relationships indicated by these terms do not change, and the interpretation of the present invention is not limited.

[0015] In this specification, the "fitting portion" is a general term for engaging elements such as convex portions or concave portions, and is a functional name whose shape and installation location are not particularly limited. The numbering corresponds to the functional role in the engagement system. For example, the engaging element on the side of the mounting member 1 that constitutes the first positioning portion is referred to as the "first fitting portion", and the engaging element on the side of the pedestal 2 in the same engagement system is referred to as the "second fitting portion". On the other hand, the engaging element on the side of the support member (a member that the mounting member 1 has integrally or as a detachable separate body in order to stably support the electronic device D) that constitutes the second positioning portion is referred to as the "third fitting portion", and the engaging element on the opposite side thereof is referred to as the "fourth fitting portion".

[0016] In this specification, the "first positioning portion" refers to an engagement system that selectively positions the arrangement of the mounting member 1 from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation or position are different by fitting the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion.

[0017] In this specification, the "second positioning portion" refers to an engagement system that performs inclination fixation or position restraint of the operation display portion D1 of the electronic device D by fitting the third fitting portion and the fourth fitting portion.

[0018] Among the convex portions represented by the symbols x, y, and z, the convex portion that fits with the concave portion group of the pedestal 2 that constitutes the first positioning portion corresponds to the first fitting portion, and the convex portion that fits with the concave portion on the opposite side that constitutes the second positioning portion corresponds to the third fitting portion. Therefore, any of the convex portions x, y, and z can function as the first fitting portion or the third fitting portion according to the assigned engagement system.

[0019] The group of recesses formed in the base 2 can function as a second or fourth fitting portion, depending on the combination with the protrusions on the mating side. The same recess (hole) may be shared, and whether the recess functions as a first or second positioning portion is determined by the assignment of the first or second positioning portion to the protrusion on the mating side.

[0020] Furthermore, the assignment of the convex and concave portions is not particularly limited, as long as the first and second fitting portions are configured to fit together through interlocking protrusions and indentations. That is, in a modified example in which the element corresponding to the first fitting portion is a concave portion, the second fitting portion is configured as a convex portion. [Examples]

[0021] As Example 1, an example in which the mounting member 1 of the electronic equipment mounting base 100 is plate-shaped will be described using Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 6 to 8.

[0022] The mounting base 100 for electronic devices comprises a mounting member 1 that supports an electronic device D such as a tablet terminal or notebook terminal equipped with an operation display unit D1 such as a touch panel, and a base 2 that houses at least a portion of an image input / output device S operated by the operation display unit D1 inside the frame and supports the mounting member 1 above the image input / output device S. The mounting member 1 and the base 2 are made of, for example, plastic.

[0023] <Mounting component> The mounting member 1 of Embodiment 1 consists of a mounting plate 1b, a front support member 1a, and a rear support member 1c (see Figures 9 and 11). The mounting member 1 has a protrusion x corresponding to the first fitting portion on the lower surface of the mounting plate 1b (see Figure 9).

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the front support member 1a is a rod-shaped member whose length fits within the short side of the top plate 4 of the base 2. The front support member 1a contacts the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D, defining the position of the contact edge of the operation display unit D1. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9(c), the upper edge side of the contact surface (back) of the front support member 1a with respect to the contact portion of the operation display unit D1 is provided with a locking portion h that protrudes to the rear. The locking portion h reliably restrains the contact edge of the operation display unit D1 even when pressed during touch operation, thereby stably maintaining the display and operation posture.

[0025] The front support member 1a is equipped with an integrally molded mounting plate 1b, and the lower surface of the mounting plate 1b is the opposing part (opposing part) of the base 2.

[0026] The mounting plate 1b is a thin, approximately rectangular plate of predetermined dimensions that fits on the top plate 4 of the base 2, and is preferably square. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9(b), in order to increase the holding strength of the electronic device D, a non-slip material 1d may be provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate 1b opposite the locking portion h to secure the contact edge of the operation display portion D1. Note that the shape and arrangement of the locking portion h are not limited to this, and for example, the shape may be a projection or convex shape, or they may be discretely arranged along the longitudinal direction of the front support portion 1a.

[0027] The lower surface of the mounting plate 1b is provided with a cylindrical protrusion x (see Figure 9(d)). The protrusion x is provided as a first fitting part on the lower surface of the mounting plate 1b, which is the opposing part of the base 2, and is detachably fitted with a group of recesses (second fitting part) on the base 2 side to form a first positioning part, and the arrangement of the mounting member 1 is positioned by selecting from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation and position differ. The number and arrangement of the protrusions x are not particularly limited, but it is preferable to have multiple protrusions so that the position and orientation of the mounting plate 1b can be reliably defined and the operating position and orientation with respect to the operation display part D1 of the electronic device D can be maintained stably with good reproducibility.

[0028] More preferably, by providing the protrusions x at the two to four vertices of a square arrangement on the lower surface of the mounting plate 1b, the mounting plate 1b can be fitted with the second fitting portion on the base 2 even when rotated 90 degrees, and the position and orientation of the mounting plate 1b can be defined equally. As a result, the operating position and orientation of the electronic device D relative to the operation display unit D1 can be maintained stably and reproducibly even when rotated 90 degrees.

[0029] The rear support member 1c is a member whose length fits within the short side of the top plate 4 of the base 2. The rear support member 1c abuts against the upright holding part D2 provided on the rear side of the operation display part D1 of the electronic device D, and defines the position of the contact part of the upright holding part D2.

[0030] The lower surface of the rear support member 1c may be provided with a cylindrical protrusion z that constitutes a second positioning part (see Figure 11). The protrusion z functions as a third fitting part. The mounting plate 1b is provided with a recess or through hole (hereinafter referred to as "sub-support hole γ") formed so that the protrusion z can be detachably fitted into it. The arrangement of the sub-support holes γ is set in accordance with the arrangement of the protrusions z, and if there are multiple protrusions z on the lower surface of the rear support member 1c, they can be arranged to form a group of multiple sub-support holes γ (hereinafter referred to as "sub-support hole group G4") as a fourth fitting part. The sub-support hole group G4 is provided so that the rear support member 1c and the front support member 1a are substantially parallel to each other. Furthermore, by providing multiple rows (or multiple sets) of the sub-support hole group G4 on the mounting plate 1b, the distance between the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c can be increased or decreased.

[0031] In other words, the protrusion z, which functions as a third fitting part, and the sub-support holes γ (sub-support group G4), which are provided in multiple rows (or sets) and function as a fourth fitting part, are configured to fit together detachably, forming a second positioning part. The second positioning part allows the gap between the contact part of the operation display part D1 of the electronic device D that abuts against the front support member 1a and the contact part of the upright holding part D2 of the electronic device D that abuts against the rear support member 1c to be increased or decreased, and despite its simple configuration, the operation display part D1 of the electronic device D can be adjusted to an inclination angle suitable for user operation.

[0032] In the example shown in Figure 11, the rear support member 1c is a rod-shaped member, but is not limited to this. It may be configured to directly contact the back surface of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D. For example, it may be a pin shape composed only of a protrusion z, a pile-shaped member with the upper ends of two pin shapes connected, a strip-shaped member, a box-shaped member (including a hollow one), a cantilevered shelf-shaped member, etc. Furthermore, if the rear support member 1c is configured to allow adjustment of the tilt angle of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D without providing multiple rows (or sets) of sub-support hole groups G4, the second positioning unit can be appropriately omitted.

[0033] The example in Figure 9 shows a front support member 1a being molded integrally with the mounting plate 1b. However, the rear support member 1c, or both the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c, can also be molded integrally with the mounting plate 1b. In addition, both the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c can be molded separately from the mounting plate 1b (see Figures 6 and 7).

[0034] If the front support member 1a is molded separately from the mounting plate 1b, the protrusions and recesses provided on each contact portion may be configured to fit together detachably. For example, the lower surface of the front support member 1a may be provided with a cylindrical protrusion y (see Figure 10), and the mounting plate 1b may be provided with a recess or through hole (hereinafter referred to as "sub-support hole β") formed so as to fit the protrusion y (see Figures 6 and 7). The arrangement of the sub-support holes β is set in accordance with the arrangement of the protrusion y, and if multiple protrusions y are provided on the lower surface of the front support member 1a, they may be arranged to form a group of multiple sub-support holes β (hereinafter referred to as "sub-support hole group G3") as a fourth fitting portion. The sub-support hole group G3 is provided so that the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c are substantially parallel to each other.

[0035] When both the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c are molded separately from the mounting plate 1b, the sub-support hole group G3 (sub-support hole β) and the sub-support hole group G4 (sub-support hole γ) are provided so as to be substantially parallel to each other. Furthermore, by providing at least one of the sub-support hole group G3 and the sub-support hole group G4 in multiple rows (or multiple sets), a second positioning section may be configured to gradually increase or decrease the distance between the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c. In this case, the protrusions y and z function as a third fitting section, and the sub-support hole group G3 and the sub-support hole group G4 function as a fourth fitting section, and the second positioning section is configured so that the third fitting section and the fourth fitting section fit together.

[0036] In the examples shown in Figures 10 and 11, the protrusions y and z are provided one each near the ends of the lower surfaces of the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c. However, the number and arrangement of the protrusions y and z are not particularly limited, and it is preferable to have multiple protrusions so that the position and orientation of the mounting plate 1b can be reliably defined and the operating position and orientation of the electronic device D relative to the operation display unit D1 can be maintained stably with good reproducibility. However, if both the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c are molded separately from the mounting plate 1b, it is preferable to set the number and spacing of the protrusions y and z to be the same for both so that the sub-support holes β and γ can be shared, making it easy to swap the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c and change their positions, thereby improving the degree of freedom in arrangement.

[0037] Furthermore, the second positioning part does not particularly limit the allocation of protrusions and recesses between the fitting part on the front support member 1a side or the third fitting part on the rear support member 1c side and the fourth fitting part on the mounting plate 1b side. The shape of the protrusions and recesses is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be, for example, a prismatic projection and a rectangular hole, a tapered pin and a tapered seat, a spherical body and a receiving recess (ball detent), a claw-shaped locking piece and a locking groove, etc. Also, the second positioning part does not particularly limit the manner in which it is attached to and detached from the recess, and may be attached to and detached by inserting the protrusion toward the opening of the recess and pulling it out from the opening, or by inserting the protrusion from the side of the mounting plate 1b into a linear recess (groove-shaped sub-support hole) extending from one side of the mounting plate 1b or a linear recess (groove-shaped sub-support hole) extending across both sides of the mounting plate 1b and pulling it out from the side. Furthermore, the recess is not limited to a through hole; it may also be a blind hole or a groove, and an elastic member (such as a spring) may be interposed as needed to provide engagement force or a clicking sensation. These components may be used individually or in combination.

[0038] <Base> The base 2 of Embodiment 1 is a frame comprising a top plate 4 on which the mounting member 1 can be positioned above the image input / output device S, and legs 3, and the top plate 4 has a support hole α corresponding to a second fitting part (see Figure 1 or Figure 2).

[0039] The top plate 4 is a rectangular plate capable of housing at least a portion of the image input / output device S inside the frame formed by the base 2.

[0040] The top plate 4 is provided with a plurality of recesses or through holes (hereinafter referred to as "support holes α") in the portion facing the mounting member 1, into which the first fitting portion is detachably fitted as a second fitting portion. The second fitting portion is set in correspondence with the arrangement of the protrusions x that function as the first fitting portion, and can be arranged to form a group of multiple support holes α (hereinafter referred to as "support hole group").

[0041] It is preferable to arrange support hole groups at multiple different positions along the long side of the top plate 4. In Embodiment 1, as shown in Figure 3(c) or Figure 8(c), a support hole group G1 is provided in the center of the top plate 4, and a support hole group G2 is provided at the end of the top plate 4 near the edge (short side end) along the paper discharge direction of the image input / output device S. This allows the second fitting part constituting the first positioning part to be provided at multiple different positions, and the first positioning part can selectively position the mounting member 1 that supports the electronic device D from multiple different positions. As a result, the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D can be positioned in a good display and operation position according to the usage environment, such as the paper feeding and discharge flow and wiring layout.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(c), support hole group G1 and support hole group G2 may be arranged to share some holes to the extent that it does not impede functionality.

[0043] In Example 1, one support hole group G1 and one support hole group G2 are provided, but the invention is not limited to this, and support holes may be provided at the ends of each side of the top plate 4. Furthermore, if the second fitting portion is provided as a linear recess that extends across both sides of the top plate 4 and is substantially parallel to the long side of the top plate 4, the first positioning portion can position the mounting member 1 at multiple positions spaced apart from each other along the long side of the top plate 4, even without providing multiple support hole groups.

[0044] The support holes α constituting the support hole group G2 provided at the edge of the top plate 4 near the edge along the paper output direction of the image input / output device S are preferably arranged such that the direction in which the contact edge of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D abuts the support hole group G2 is substantially the same as the paper output direction of the image input / output device S (see Figure 2(b)). As a result, when the image input / output device S is an image scanner, the user can input or select information about paper on the operation display unit D1 while seated or standing in front of the operation display unit D1 to perform paper feeding operations, without needing to receive the paper ejected from the image input / output device S in front of them, nor needing to move away from the image input / output device S and / or operation display unit D1 depending on the size of the paper. Therefore, the electronic device mounting base 100 can stably ensure the visibility of the operation display unit D1 and the operational accessibility for touch operation.

[0045] More preferably, if the convex portion x is arranged to form two to four vertices of a square, the orientation of the mounting member 1 can be adjusted in 90-degree increments by arranging the support holes α constituting each support hole group to form four vertices of a square. As a result, the mounting member 1 can be positioned facing the paper feeding side, the paper discharge side, and at least four directions perpendicular to both sides, allowing the user to operate the electronic equipment D on the electronic equipment mounting base 100 from any side around the image input / output device S.

[0046] Furthermore, the method of attaching and detaching the protrusion x to the recess in the first positioning part is not particularly limited. For example, the method of attaching and detaching the protrusion x may involve inserting it toward the opening of the support hole α and pulling it out from the opening, or the method of attaching and detaching the protrusion x to a linear recess (groove-shaped sub-support hole) extending from one side of the top plate 4 or a linear recess (groove-shaped sub-support hole) extending across both sides of the top plate 4, by inserting the protrusion x from the side of the top plate 4 and pulling it out from the side. In addition, the recess is not limited to a through hole, but may be a blind hole or a groove, and the shape of the protrusion is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may be a prismatic shape, tapered shape, spherical shape, etc., and if necessary, an elastic member (spring, etc.) may be interposed to provide engagement force or a clicking sensation.

[0047] Furthermore, the first positioning part does not particularly limit the allocation of protrusions and recesses between the first fitting part and the second fitting part. However, a configuration in which a recess (support hole α) is provided in the top plate 4 having the second fitting part is preferable because it does not create any protrusions when the mounting member 1 is removed and a laptop computer or the like is placed directly on the top plate 4, thus not impairing workability.

[0048] The leg portion 3 is connected to a position on the top plate 4 other than the paper discharge area. In Embodiment 1, as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2, the leg portion 3 is formed as two plate-like members of the same outer shape, with their upper ends connected to both ends of the top plate 4 in the longitudinal direction.

[0049] The leg portion 3 has a height that allows at least a portion of the image input / output device S to be housed in the storage space (inside the frame) formed by the leg portion 3 and the top plate 4. Preferably, the height is such that the required clearance is secured between the top plate 4 and the image input / output device S, and the adhesion of paper to the top plate 4 due to static electricity generated between the two is suppressed.

[0050] The leg portion 3 may be provided with a window or notch (hereinafter referred to as "notch 5") at its lower part or elsewhere for passing cables, connectors, or exhaust from the image input / output device S. If there are multiple leg portions 3, the notch 5 may be provided on at least one of the multiple leg portions 3.

[0051] The lower end of the leg portion 3 may be provided with a ground contact portion 6 that bends inward at approximately a right angle. In Embodiment 1, as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2, the ground contact portion 6 attached to the leg portion 3 is formed as a single unit and stably contacts and supports the surface of a desk or the like on which the electronic equipment mounting stand 100 is placed, thereby increasing the stability of the electronic equipment mounting stand 100. The shape of the ground contact portion 6 is not limited as long as it is connected to the lower ends of multiple leg portions 3, and it may be formed as a single unit by bending or connected as a separate component.

[0052] Furthermore, the contact surface of the grounding portion 6 with the desk may be provided with an anti-slip member. In addition, if necessary, a reinforcing member 7 may be provided at the corner formed by the leg portion 3 and the grounding portion 6 to stably maintain its bent state (see Figure 6).

[0053] The shape of the legs 3 is not limited to a rectangular plate shape. For example, they may be made up of multiple rod-shaped legs connected to each of the four corners of the tabletop 4, or they may be made up of a combination of cantilevered legs 3 connected to both ends of one of the long sides of the tabletop 4 and a ground contact portion 6 provided opposite the underside of the tabletop 4. In these embodiments, the notches 5 may be omitted. [Examples]

[0054] As Example 2, an example in which the mounting member 1 of the electronic equipment mounting base 100 is rod-shaped will be described using Figures 4, 5, 10, and 11.

[0055] <Mounting component> The mounting member 1 in Example 2 is composed of a front support member 1a and a rear support member 1c (see Figures 4 and 5).

[0056] The front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c are rod-shaped members with a length that fits within the short side of the top plate 4 of the base 2 (see Figures 10 and 11). In the example shown in Figure 5(b), the front support member 1a abuts against the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D, defining the position of the contact edge of the operation display unit D1, and the rear support member 1c abuts against the upright holding unit D2 provided on the back side of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D, defining the position of the contact portion of the upright holding unit D2.

[0057] Furthermore, the upper edge of the contact surface of the front support member 1a is provided with a locking portion h that protrudes rearward. The locking portion h securely restrains the lower edge of the electronic device D even when pressed during touch operation, thereby stably maintaining the display and operation posture.

[0058] The lower surfaces of the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c are provided with cylindrical protrusions y and z (see Figures 10 and 11). Protrusions y and z are provided as the first and third fitting parts on the lower surfaces of the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c, which are opposing parts of the base 2.

[0059] In the examples shown in Figures 10 and 11, one protrusion y and one protrusion z are provided near both ends of the lower surface of the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c, respectively. However, the number and arrangement of protrusions y and z are arbitrary. However, when multiple protrusions y and z are provided, it is preferable to set the number and spacing of both to be the same, as this allows for the sharing of support holes δ and ε (described later), making it easier to swap or reposition the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c, and improving the freedom of arrangement.

[0060] <Base> Since the base 2 of Example 2 has generally the same configuration as that of Example 1 (see Figures 4 and 5), only the differences will be noted.

[0061] The top plate 4 is provided with a plurality of recesses or through holes (hereinafter referred to as "support holes δ, ε") in the part facing the mounting member 1, into which the first fitting part or the third fitting part can be detachably fitted as a second fitting part or a fourth fitting part.

[0062] The arrangement of the multiple support holes δ and ε is set in accordance with the arrangement of the protrusions y and z, and the group consisting of multiple support holes δ for the protrusion y on the lower surface of the front support member 1a (hereinafter referred to as "support hole group G5") and the group consisting of multiple support holes ε for the protrusion z on the lower surface of the rear support member 1c (hereinafter referred to as "support hole group G6") are set to be parallel.

[0063] Furthermore, a second positioning section can be configured by arranging at least one of the support hole group G5 of the front support member 1a and the support hole group G6 of the rear support member 1c in multiple rows (sets) (see Figure 4 or Figure 5). The second positioning section allows for increasing or decreasing the distance between the contact point of the operation display section D1 of the electronic device D that abuts against the front support member 1a and the contact point of the upright holding section D2 of the electronic device D that abuts against the rear support member 1c, enabling the operation display section D1 of the electronic device D to be adjusted to a tilt angle suitable for user operation, despite its simple configuration.

[0064] In Embodiment 2 as well, the first positioning unit allows the mounting member 1 to be positioned by selecting from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation and position are different.

[0065] Specifically, the top plate 4 is provided with a combination of support hole groups G5 and G6 (hereinafter referred to as support hole group G7) in the center, and a combination of support hole groups G5 and G6 (hereinafter referred to as support hole group G8) at the edge of the top plate 4 near the edge (short side edge) along the paper output direction of the image input / output device S. This allows the second fitting portion constituting the first positioning portion to be provided at multiple different positions, and the first positioning portion can selectively position the mounting member 1 that supports the electronic device D from multiple different positions. As a result, the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D can be positioned in a good display and operation position according to the usage environment, such as the paper feeding and output flow and wiring layout.

[0066] Furthermore, regarding the support hole group G5 and support hole group G6 that constitute the support hole group G8 provided at the edge of the top plate 4 near the edge along the paper output direction of the image input / output device S, it is preferable to arrange the mounting member 1 such that the direction in which the contact edge of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D with the mounting member 1 extends is substantially the same as the paper output direction of the image input / output device S. As a result, when the image input / output device S is an image scanner, even if the user is seated or standing and positioned in front of the operation display unit D1, they do not need to receive the paper output from the image input / output device S in front of them, nor do they need to move away from the image input / output device S and / or the operation display unit D1 depending on the size of the paper. Therefore, the mounting base 100 for the electronic device can stably ensure the visibility of the operation display unit D1 and the operational accessibility for touch operation.

[0067] Furthermore, the support hole groups G5 and G6, which constitute the support hole group G7 provided in the center of the top plate 4, can be arranged such that the mounting member 1 is positioned such that the direction in which the contact edge of the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D with the mounting member 1 extends is substantially perpendicular to the paper output direction of the image input / output device S.

[0068] Furthermore, by setting the number and spacing of both the convex portion y and the convex portion z to be the same, the support hole group G5 consisting of multiple support holes δ and the support hole group G6 consisting of multiple support holes ε can be shared, making it possible to swap and reposition the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c.

[0069] As a result, the mounting member 1 can be positioned facing either the paper feed side or the paper discharge side and at least four directions perpendicular to both sides, allowing the user to operate the electronic equipment D on the electronic equipment mounting base 100 from any side around the image input / output device S.

[0070] In Embodiment 2, the protrusions y and z are detachably fitted into the support holes δ and ε on the base 2 side, and thus function as the first fitting part, which is the engagement system for the first positioning part. Furthermore, since at least one of the support hole group G5 and support hole group G6 is arranged with multiple rows (sets), it functions as the third fitting part, which is the engagement system for the second positioning part. Similarly, the support holes δ and ε function as the second fitting part, which is the engagement system for the first positioning part, and also as the fourth fitting part, which is the engagement system for the second positioning part.

[0071] In Example 1 and Example 2, the mounting member 1 and base 2 are made of plastic material, but are not limited to this and can be made of synthetic resin, metal material, wood material, or composite material combining these. Furthermore, the materials of the mounting member 1 and base 2 are not limited to being the same, and some or all of them may have different configurations.

[0072] By using the electronic equipment mounting base 100 according to the above embodiment, at least a portion of the image input / output device S can be housed in the accommodation space formed by the legs 3 and top plate 4 of the base 2. Furthermore, by providing a mounting member 1 that supports a separate electronic device D above the image input / output device S, the installation area of ​​the image input / output device S can be reduced in the installation environment. In addition, the first positioning unit allows the image input / output device S to be operated by the separate electronic device D in a good display and operation position.

[0073] Furthermore, the mounting member 1 and the base 2 are equipped with a first positioning section in which a first fitting section and a second fitting section, which are provided on their respective opposing parts, engage with each other. This allows for consistent maintenance of a highly stable posture and enables resistance to pressure and vibration on the electronic device D.

[0074] In addition, the first positioning unit can position the mounting member 1 from multiple configurations that differ in orientation, position, or both. This allows the orientation and position of the operation display unit D1 of the separate electronic device D mounted on the mounting member 1 to be easily set according to the installation environment of the image input / output device S, the flow of paper feeding and outputting, the routing of wiring, and the physical characteristics of the user, enabling the image input / output device S to be operated in a good display and operation position.

[0075] Furthermore, since the mounting member 1 and the base 2 are easily detachable, even when multiple users connect their respective electronic devices D to a shared image input / output device S via wired or wireless connection, each user can easily switch the state of the top surface of the top plate 4 to match their electronic device D. In addition, since the orientation and / or position of the mounting member 1 can be easily changed, even if the image input / output device S is an image scanner that supports both straight path (a method in which paper is transported in a straight line and the paper feed area and paper output area are different) and U-turn path (a method in which the paper is reversed midway through transport and the paper feed area and paper output area are substantially the same), the operation display unit D1 of the electronic device D can be reliably and stably set to a position and orientation suitable for touch operation, according to the transport method.

[0076] Furthermore, the mounting member 1 is composed of a front support member 1a and a rear support member 1c, and includes a second positioning section that expands or contracts the distance between the front support member 1a and the rear support member 1c. This allows the tilt angle of the electronic device D to be adjusted according to the installation environment of the image input / output device S and the physical characteristics of the user, with a simple configuration, and enables the operation of the image input / output device S by a separate electronic device D in a good display and operation position.

[0077] Furthermore, because of its simple and lightweight configuration, the electronic equipment mounting base 100 can be positioned to match the arrangement of the image input / output device S on the desk, and it can be easily moved, removed, and rearranged when performing maintenance on the image input / output device S or when resolving paper jams, etc.

[0078] The electronic equipment mounting base 100 according to the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and it is possible to have a configuration in which each component is appropriately changed. For example, depending on the weight of the electronic equipment D to be mounted and the configuration of the image input / output device S, a configuration can be adopted in which reinforcing measures such as the reinforcing plate 8 shown in Figure 3 are appropriately provided.

[0079] Furthermore, if the image input / output device S is a printer or an image scanner capable of only a U-turn path, the leg portion 3 can be configured as a single component connected to the top plate 4 so as to cover all sides of the image input / output device S except for the paper output area. Also, if the image input / output device S is an image scanner capable of a straight path, the leg portion 3 can be configured as multiple components located in positions other than the paper output area and the paper feed area. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] D electronic equipment, D1 operation display unit, D2 upright holding unit, S Image input / output device, G1 support hole group (center), G2 support hole group (end), G3 Sub-support hole group (front support member), G4 Sub-support hole group (rear support member), G5 support hole group (front support member), G6 support hole group (rear support member), G7 support hole group (center), G8 support hole group (end) x protrusion (mounting plate), y protrusion (front support member), z protrusion (rear support member), h locking part, α Support hole (top plate), β Sub-support hole (front support member), γ Sub-support hole (rear support member) δ Support hole (front support member), ε Support hole (rear support member), 1 Mounting member, 1a Front support member, 1b Mounting plate, 1c Rear support member, 1d Anti-slip material, 2 Base, 3 Legs, 4 Top plate, 5 Notch, 6 Ground contact area, 7 Reinforcement member 8 Reinforcement plates, 100 Mounting platform for electronic equipment

Claims

1. A mounting member that supports an electronic device equipped with an operation display unit, It is composed of a base that supports the aforementioned mounting member, The mounting member has a first fitting portion on the part facing the base, The base has a second fitting portion on the part facing the aforementioned mounting member, a top plate that can be positioned above the aforementioned mounting member and the image input / output device operated by the operation display unit, and legs connected to the top plate and provided at a position other than the paper output area of ​​the image input / output device. The first fitting portion and the second fitting portion constitute a first positioning portion that fits together. The mounting base for electronic equipment is characterized in that the first positioning unit selectively positions the mounting member that supports the electronic equipment from a plurality of arrangements in which one or both of the orientation and position are different.

2. The mounting stand for electronic equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the first positioning unit positions the mounting member to one of a plurality of positions along the long side of the top plate.

3. The mounting base for electronic equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the first positioning unit positions the mounting member such that the direction in which the contact edge of the electronic equipment supported by the mounting member extends is substantially the same as the paper discharge direction of the image input / output device.

4. The mounting member has a front support member and a rear support member. The mounting stand for electronic equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a second positioning unit for increasing or decreasing the distance between the front support member and the rear support member.

5. The aforementioned image input / output device is an image scanner, The mounting stand for electronic equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the legs are provided at a position other than the paper feed area of ​​the image scanner.

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