JPH04152201A - Scale value indicating ruler - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify scale value reading action by providing a ruler body with an input control panel for inputting the scale value of specified intervals into a scale display part, thereby inputting the desired scale value by the input control panel to be displayed at a scale display part. CONSTITUTION:When a power switch 48 is turned on with a centimeter/ inch change-over switch 50 set to the centimeter side, the scale value of 1mm intervals is displayed at a scale display part 6. In a case of desiring the scale value of 9mm intervals, the '9' key 29 of an input control panel 8 is pressed first and a '*' key 32 is further pressed. Then '9*' is displayed at an input display part 52, and the scale values a1-a3... of 9mm intervals are displayed on the liquid crystal display part 6. At the time of line drawing work, a line is drawn along the scale values a1-a3, so as to read the intervals of 9mm without counting every 1mm. Scale value reading action is thereby simplified, wrong recognition is prevented, and line drawing work efficiency is improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] This invention relates to a scale value display ruler, and in particular, it displays the inputted desired scale value, simplifies the act of reading the scale value, and improves the efficiency of line drawing work, etc. This invention relates to a scale value display ruler that can improve the scale value display.

[Prior art] In order to draw parallel lines or lines at a predetermined angle in drawings, etc.,
Rulers such as long rulers and protractors are used.

Generally, scale values are inscribed on a ruler, for example, at intervals of 11 or at predetermined intervals.

When drawing, etc., lines are drawn at predetermined locations by counting these scale marks.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, if the work of counting the scale values of a ruler and drawing multiple lines at predetermined intervals continues for a long time, it will lead to fatigue, and errors will occur frequently in the counted scale values. There is a problem in that the line cannot be quickly drawn at a predetermined location, and the efficiency of line drawing work etc. is reduced.

[Object of the Invention] Therefore, the object of the invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages.
Desired scale values can be set by providing a scale display section on the ruler body that displays scale values, and providing an input operation panel on the ruler body for inputting the scale values in order to display scale values at predetermined intervals on the scale display section. is inputted on the input operation panel and displayed on the scale display section, making it easy to read the scale value, preventing mistakes in the drawing point, reducing fatigue, and improving the efficiency of line drawing work, etc. To realize a scale value display ruler.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a scale display section in which scale values are displayed on the ruler body, and causes the scale display section to display the scale values at predetermined locations. The ruler body is characterized in that an input operation panel for inputting the scale value is provided on the ruler body.

[Operation] According to the ruler of the present invention, when the input operation panel is operated to obtain a desired scale value, the scale value inputted on the input operation panel is displayed on the scale display section, so that the scale value inputted on the input operation panel is displayed at predetermined intervals. When it is desired to draw a line, the act of reading scale values is simplified, the line can be easily drawn at the desired location without making a mistake, the fatigue is reduced, and the efficiency of line drawing work etc. can be improved.

[Embodiments] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

1 to 14 show embodiments of this invention.

In FIG. 1, 2 is a scale value display ruler. This scale value display ruler 2 has a ruler main body 4, a scale display section 6, and an input operation panel 8.

The ruler main body 4 is formed, for example, into a rectangular shape with a large length in the longitudinal direction.

A scale display section 6 on which scale values are displayed, for example, on a liquid crystal, is provided on one side edge in the longitudinal direction of the ruler main body 4.

Further, the ruler main body 4 is provided with an input operation panel 8 for inputting a desired scale value in order to display the desired scale value on the scale display section 6.

This input operation panel 8 has the following keys as shown in FIG. , "8" key 24, "9" key 26, "O"
” key 28, “#” key 30, “*” key 32,
rMRJ key 34, "-" key 36, "x" key 38
, “÷” key 40, “+=” key 42, “←” key 4
4. A "→" key 46, a power switch 48, a sensor/inch changeover switch 50 are arranged in predetermined positions, and an input display section 52 is also provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the ruler body 4 has input values that can be displayed on the input display section 52 by operating each key on the input operation panel 8, and scale values can be displayed on the scale display section 6 on a liquid crystal display or the like. In order to output the information, an operation control means 60 is provided, which has circuits such as a control section 54 and a drive section 56 equipped with a memory circuit, and is operated by a power supply section 58.

When the power switch 48 is turned on, the operation control means 60 displays scale values at intervals of one dragon on the scale display section 6.

In addition, the centimeter/inch changeover switch 50 allows the scale value to be displayed on the scale display section 6 to be displayed in centimeters (dragon), inches (in,
).

Next, we will explain how to use this scale value display ruler 2 in the 4th to 14th sections.
This will be explained based on the diagram.

When the centimeter/inch selector switch 50 is set to the senna side and the power switch 48 is turned on, the scale display section 6 shows 11.
Scale values for each interval are displayed.

For example, if you want scale values at 911 intervals, as shown in FIG. "9*" is displayed on the scale display section 6, and the scale values aI, C2, C3, . . . are displayed at intervals of 91111.
is displayed on the LCD.

Then, during line drawing work, these scale values a1, C2, C
3. If the line is drawn along the line, the worker does not have to count every 9 mm and read out the interval every 9 mm, which simplifies the act of reading the scale value, eliminates misidentification, and improves the efficiency of the line drawing work. Improve. If you want to shift these scale values a5, C2, C3..., press the "←" key 44 or "→"
When key 46 is pressed, scale values at, C are displayed in the direction of the pressed key.
2, C3... can be moved.

Also, for example, if you want irregular scale values such as 4VIA-, θdou, 2m11, etc., press the "4" key 16 on the input operation panel 8, the r#J key 30° "9" ” key 26, “#” key 30, “2” key 12, and “*
” key 32, the input display section 52 displays r4#9#2*.
J is displayed, and scale values 2, C7, d, and b2, C2, da, sen are displayed on the scale display section 6 at intervals of 4 m, 9 mm, and 2 mm, and these scale values A line can be drawn according to b+, CI, d+, . Similarly, "←" key 44 or "→" key 46
By pressing , the scale value t)I is moved in the direction of the pressed key.
, CI, dl, . . . can be moved.

In this case, it is convenient when drawing parallel lines at predetermined intervals in drawings, etc.

If you want to divide any length into equal parts, first press the "←" key 44 or the "→" key 46 to divide the length between the minimum scale value e and the maximum scale value f, as shown in FIG. Set an arbitrary length 2, and then set this arbitrary length Z to 10, for example.
When dividing into equal parts, press the "1" key 10, "0" key 28, and "*" key 32, as shown in Figure 7, to calculate this arbitrary length Z using the scale values g+, g2, etc. It can be divided into 10 equal parts.

At this time, 1ml! If the following fractions are obtained, the scale values h1 and h2 with the fractions blink as shown in Fig. 8, and as shown in Fig. 9, if the number is less than 111 m, o, ooi
, , (for example, 0.255., ) are displayed on the input display section 52, and if there are two or more scale values with fractions, the numbers are displayed sequentially from the left end as shown in FIG. This can be known by pressing the "→" key 46 (flashing b+, h2 in FIG. 9).

Also, if you want to divide an arbitrary length Z irregularly like 1:2:3, press the "1" key 101 r#J key 30
, the "2" key 14, and the "*" key 32. In this case as well, the scale with fractions is displayed on the input display section 5.
2.

When it is desired to store a predetermined scale value in the memory circuit of the control unit 54, press the rMRJ key 34, the rOJ key 28, the "0" key 28, and the "
1" key 10 and then the rMRJ key 34 again, rooIJ is displayed on the input display section 52, and the currently displayed scale values of 11.12 and j4, j2, .
... is stored in the memory circuit.

If you want to recall the scale values you have memorized,
As shown in FIG. 11, first press the "MR" key 34, then the "-" key 36, the "0" key 28, the "-" key 36, and the rMRJ key 34.
rooIJ is displayed on 2, and the memorized scale value 1+t
12 and J', J2... can be recalled.

This usage is useful when you want to create multiple copies of the same drawing.

If you want to display what you typed in as a number on a calculator as a scale value, for example, r1 as shown in Figure 12.
When you type 2+24+18J, “54” appears in the input display section 52.
” is displayed, and the scale value is 1 on the scale display section 6.
54+am is set between p.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, for example, when r7X3J is entered, "21" is displayed on the input display section 52, and 21 ■嘗 is set on the scale display section 6 between the scale values rrh n. .

In the case of this figure 12.13 as well, 1p is added to the displayed scale value.
When it is desired to move the scale value 1 or the scale value rrhn to the left or right, the scale value 1p or the scale value m1n can be moved by pressing the "←" key 44 or the "→" key 46.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, by pressing the "→" key 46, the scale value q can be moved to the right by 11 units.

As a result, you can easily display scale values at predetermined intervals, easily recall the scale values you need, and easily divide arbitrary lengths into equal parts, making the act of reading scale values simple. It is possible to prevent troubles such as misidentification, eliminate wasted time, and improve the efficiency of line drawing work.

FIG. 15 shows a configuration in which a scale display section 6 is provided on a protractor body 74 of a protractor 72, which is a ruler, and an input operation panel 8 is provided on the protractor body 74.

In FIG. 15, by operating the input operation panel 8, the scale value of a desired angle can be displayed on the scale display section 6, as in the case of a ruler.

Further, if it is desired to display the scale value in inches on the scale display section 6, the centimeter/inch selector switch 50 may be operated to the inch side.

Note that this embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

For example, if it is possible to set the minimum unit to 1.25 m, it will not only improve accuracy but also make it easier for graphic designers to calculate phototypesetting, which will be convenient when doing layouts, etc.

Further, if this invention is applied to a drafter, drawings can be drawn more clearly and more quickly.

Moreover, in this case, by controlling both the vertical and horizontal rulers with one computer, the branch points of the ellipse and the vertices of the polygon can be expressed, making it easy to draw.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the scale value display ruler 2 and the protractor 72 can be used not only in the above-mentioned manner, but also in a variety of other ways.

[Effects of the Invention As is clear from the detailed explanation above, according to this invention,
By providing a scale display section on the ruler body that displays scale values, and providing an input operation panel on the ruler body for inputting the scale values in order to display scale values at predetermined intervals on the scale display section, the desired scale can be displayed. The value is inputted on the input operation panel and displayed on the scale display section, making it easy to read the scale value, reducing fatigue, and improving the efficiency of line drawing work, etc.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 14 show embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a plan view of a scale value display ruler, FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of an input operation panel, FIG. 3 is a system block diagram, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of a scale value display ruler. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the first usage mode of the scale value display ruler, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the second usage mode of the scale value display ruler, and FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the third usage mode of the scale value display ruler. 7 is a plan view showing the fourth usage mode of the scale value display ruler, FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the fifth usage mode of the scale value display ruler, and FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the scale value display ruler. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the sixth usage mode of the scale value display ruler, and FIG.
Figure 1 is a plan view showing the eighth usage mode of the scale value display ruler;
Fig. 12 is a plan view showing the eighth usage mode of the scale value display ruler, Fig. 13 is a plan view showing the tenth usage mode of the scale value display ruler, and Fig. 14 is a plan view showing the 11th usage mode of the scale value display ruler. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing how it is used. FIG. 15 is a plan view of the protractor provided with a scale display section and an input operation panel. In the figure, 2 is a scale value display ruler, 4 is a ruler body, 6 is a scale display section, 8 is an input operation panel, 52 is an input display section, and 60 is an operation control means. Patent Applicant Patent Applicant

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Provide a scale display section on the ruler body that displays scale values,
A scale value display ruler, characterized in that the ruler body is provided with an input operation panel for inputting scale values in order to display scale values at predetermined locations on the scale display section.