JPH0353312A - Console device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the misoperation and to improve the operability by adding a temporary stop mechanism between the fixed parts of a secondary and main consoles and at the same time providing a switch having the high using frequency at the front of the secondary console. CONSTITUTION:A box type secondary console 5 is provided with a guide 6' containing a ball plunger 8 and a rod 7' where a V groove 9, for example, is formed. The guide 6' serves as a fixed part of a main console 3, and the plunger 8 consists of an outer frame 8A, a ball 8B, and a spring 8C. A switch 5A is provide at the front of the console 5 for a pause button, a play button, a freeze button, a shutter button, etc., having the high using frequency. Meanwhile a switch 5B having the low using frequency is provided at the inner side. When the console 5 is pulled forward, the ball 8B of the plunger 8 gets into the groove 9 and stops temporarily. Then only the front side of the console 5 can be pulled out. As a result, the misoperations are prevented and the operability is improved with a console device.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is directed to a man-machine interface, which includes a main console and a sub-console, and the sub-console The present invention relates to a console device that is provided inside the main console so that it can be pulled out and pushed in freely.

(Prior Art) As this type of console device, there is one shown in FIG. The console device shown in FIG. 5 is a console device for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and has a main console 2 movable on casters 1, a main console 3, and a display 4.

Various switches are provided on the front upper surface 3A of the main operation console 3, and a box-shaped sub-operation console 5 can be pulled out/inserted into the internal space under the front upper surface 3A of the main operation console 3. It is provided. This box-shaped sub-operation console 5 may contain various switches for specific purposes, or may be attached to the main operation console 3 due to the installation space.
Various switches that cannot be installed in the front part 3A are sunk. Here, the mechanism that allows the box-shaped sub-operation console 5 to be freely pulled out and pushed in includes a guide 6 fixed to a fixed part inside the main operation console 3, and a mechanism that is connected to the guide 6 and has a box-shaped end. It consists of a rod 7 fixed to the rear of the sub-operation console 5.

With this configuration, the operator can use the box-type sub-operation console 5.
By applying a force toward the front side to pull out the rod 7 fixed to the box-shaped sub-operation console 5, the rod 7 is pulled out to the front under the guidance of the guide 6, and the box-type sub-operation console 5 is held in a predetermined support position. In this state, the main console 3 may be pulled out to the front side.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) In the conventional configuration described above, when the operator applies a force toward the front side to pull out the box-type sub-operation console 5, all of the box-type sub-operation consoles 5 are moved to the main operation console. It ends up being pulled out to the front of 3. When this happens, even switches that don't need to be operated can be operated.
There is a risk of erroneous operation. Further, the box-shaped sub-operation console 5 was pulled out to the front side of the main operation console 3 more than necessary, resulting in a protruding state and interfering with the original operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a console device that eliminates the possibility of erroneous operation and improves operability.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention has a structure in which the following means are taken to solve the above problems and achieve the objects.

That is, the present invention includes a main operation console and a sub-operation console,
In the console device in which the sub-operator console is provided inside the main operator console such that it can be freely pulled out or pushed in, a temporary stop mechanism is provided between the sub-operator console and a fixed part of the main operator console, and the sub-operator console It is characterized by placing frequently used switches on the front side of the console.

(Function) With this configuration, only the front side of the sub-operation console is pulled out, and since the frequently used switches are placed on this front side, they are placed in the back where they do not need to be operated. The placed switches cannot be operated to prevent erroneous operation. Also, since it does not protrude, it does not interfere with the original operation.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the console device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, in which the console device according to the present invention is applied to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and the same parts as in FIG. 5 are given the same reference numerals. do.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the console device of this embodiment has a ball plunger 8 in a box-type sub-operation console 5.
For example, a rod 7' in which a groove 9 is formed is used. Here, the guide 6' is a fixed part of the main console 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the ball plunger 8 has an outer frame 8A having a thread cut on its outer periphery, and a ball 8A and a spring 8C built into the outer frame 8A. In this embodiment, two guides 6' and two guides 7' are provided.

In addition, a frequently used pause button, for example, is provided on the front side of the box-shaped sub-operation console 5. Switches 5A such as play button, freeze button, shutter button, etc. are arranged, and Sui-Sochi 5B, which is rarely used, is arranged at the back.

According to this embodiment configured as described above, when the box-type sub-operation console 5 is pulled toward the user, the ball 8B of the ball plunger 8 is
It is possible to enter into the groove 9 and temporarily stop so that only the front side of the box-shaped sub-operation console 5 is pulled out. of course,
If you apply further force and pull the box-type sub-control console 5 toward you, you can pull out all of the box-type sub-control console 5 to the front of the main control console 3. Conversely, by pushing it back, it can be returned to its original storage position. can be left in the state of

Moreover, since the frequently used switch 5A is placed on this front side, the switch 5B placed at the back cannot be operated, thereby preventing erroneous operation. Moreover, since it does not protrude, it does not interfere with the original operation in diagnosis.

In this embodiment, two guides 6' and two rods 7' are provided, but they may be one or three or more. Further, by adjusting the insertion amount of the ball plunger 8 into the guide 6', an appropriate stopping force and click feeling can be obtained.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. That is, in the second embodiment, a chevron portion 10 is formed on the inner wall 3B as a fixing portion of the main console 3, and a spring 11 shaped to follow the outer shape of the chevron portion 10 is provided on the ii\-type sub console 5. It is set up.

In this embodiment, two of the above chevron portions 10 and two springs 11 are provided.

According to this embodiment constructed as described above, when the box-shaped sub-operation console 5 is pulled forward, the spring 11 enters the chevron portion 10 and is temporarily stopped, so that only the front side of the box-type sub-operation console 5 is pulled out. It can be in a state where Of course, if you apply more force and pull the box-type sub-control console 5 toward you, you can pull out the entire box-type sub-control console 5 to the front of the main control console 3; It can be kept in the stored state.

Moreover, since the frequently used switch 5A is placed on this front side, the switch 5B placed at the back cannot be operated, thereby preventing erroneous operation. Also, since it does not protrude, it does not interfere with the original 1.8 work in diagnosis.

In this embodiment, two chevron portions 10 and two springs 11 are provided, but the number may be one or three or more. Further, by adjusting the shape of the chevron portion 10 and the springs 1, 1, it is possible to obtain an appropriate stopping force and click feeling.

Note that the configuration of the above-described first embodiment and the configuration of the second embodiment can also be provided together.

Of course, the present invention is not limited to ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, but can be applied to various electronic devices, and can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, in the present invention, a temporary stop mechanism is provided between the sub console and the fixed part of the main console, and a frequently used switch is placed on the front side of the sub console. As a result, only the front side of the sub-control console is pulled out, and since frequently used switches are placed on this front side, switches placed at the back that do not need to be operated can be easily removed. This will not lead to erroneous operation. Also, since it does not protrude, it does not interfere with the original operation.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a console device that can eliminate the possibility of erroneous operation and improve operability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIGS. 1 to 3 show the first console device according to the present invention.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the sub-operation console, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rod in the sub-carriage, and Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the ball plunger incorporated into the rod. , 4th
The figure is a plan view of a main console and a sub console showing a second embodiment of the console device according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the present invention is applied. 3...Main operation console, 5...Sub-operation console, 6 6'...
Rod, 7.7'... Guide, 8... Ball plunger, 9... V'/R, 10... Chevron part, 11...
··spring.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a console device including a main console and a sub-console, and the sub-console is provided inside the main console so that it can be pulled out/pushed in, the sub-console and a fixed part of the main console are connected to each other. A console device characterized in that a temporary stop mechanism is provided in between, and a frequently used switch is arranged on the front side of the sub-operation console.