JPH0585151U - Fax frame cover - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A frame cover that reduces the number of assembly steps when assembling a facsimile machine and the number of parts to reduce manufacturing costs and material costs, and also realizes a compact facsimile machine. I will provide a. [Structure] The paper guide member 5 is installed between the side covers 41 on both sides, and these are integrally molded with a synthetic resin. Further, the paper guide member 5 includes a recording paper discharge guide portion 51 and a document discharge guide portion 52.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a frame cover for a facsimile.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Facsimile machines are equipped with a main frame made of metal or hard synthetic resin, on which a supply / discharge roller for recording paper and originals, a reading section, a recording section, a drive section, a control section, etc. are mounted and assembled, and a decorative cover for covering these is installed. It is installed. A paper guide unit for smoothly transporting each sheet is provided in the recording paper feeding / discharging path and the document insertion / discharging path.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, the paper guide portion is formed by fixing and fastening a guide member made of synthetic resin, metal, or the like to the main frame with a screw or the like, but the screw fixing work is troublesome, and the guide member as described above is used. There was a problem that it had to be prepared separately and the number of parts was not small.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a frame cover for a facsimile machine which eliminates the screwing work for forming the paper guide portion and can reduce the number of parts. ..

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a facsimile frame cover including at least both side covers, wherein a paper guide member is installed between the side covers, and the guide member and the side cover are made of synthetic resin. It is characterized by being integrally molded.

The guide member preferably includes a discharge guide portion for the recording paper and a discharge guide portion for the document.

[0007]

[Action]

 Since the paper guide member is integrally installed between the side covers on both sides, the paper guide portion is formed at a predetermined position when the side covers are assembled and mounted. Therefore, the screwing work for forming the paper guide portion is not particularly required. Moreover, since the paper guide member and both side covers are provided as one component, the number of components is reduced.

Further, when the paper guide member includes a recording paper discharge guide portion and a document discharge guide portion, two types of paper guide portions are formed by assembling the side covers. Therefore, the number of parts is further reduced.

[0009]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire appearance of a facsimile apparatus adopting the frame cover of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of only the frame cover.

In the figure, 1 is a facsimile device, 2 is an operation panel, 3 is a handset, 4 is a frame cover including side covers 41, 41 on both sides, and a paper guide member 5 is installed between both side covers 41, 41. It is one. The paper guide member 5 is integrally formed with the side covers 41, 41 by injection molding of synthetic resin or the like. The paper guide member 5 has a substantially triangular cross section, one surface (upper surface) of which is a recording paper discharge guide portion 51 and the other surface (oblique left lower surface) of which is a document discharge guide portion 52. The downstream side of both guide portions 51, 52 faces one discharge port 21. On the surfaces of the guide parts 51, 52, in order to reduce the frictional resistance of the discharge sheet and smooth the discharge, a plurality of rib stripes 51a, 52a, ... along the discharge direction are provided along the longitudinal direction of the guide member 5. Are separated. The frame cover 4 including the paper guide member 5 and both side covers 41, 41 is fixed to a metal main frame with screws (not shown).

The operation panel 2 is mounted between the side covers 41, 41 in the mounted state of the frame cover 4 so as to be openable and closable around the hinge portion 20. On the surface of the operation panel 2, various operation keys, ten keys 22 ..., A display 23, etc. are formed. The operation panel 2 is maintained in the closed state by the hook type lock means 24, and can be opened around the hinge portion 20 by operating the operation lever 25. A storage section 6 for the recording paper roll r is formed below the operation panel 2, and the roll r can be exchanged when the operation panel 2 is opened. Further, a substantially V-shaped paper guide 26 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the operation panel 2, and when the operation panel 2 is closed, the recording paper p fed from the paper roll r is pushed downward to bend the recording paper. When p is fed out, the curl gusset is removed by the ironing action of the V-shaped paper guide 26. A thermal head 27 is formed on the lower surface of the operation panel 2 so as to be continuous with the paper guide 26, and when the operation panel 2 is closed, the thermal head 27 is brought into contact with the peripheral surface of the platen roller 61 installed on the main body. There is. The recording paper p fed out from the roll r is fed between the thermal head 27 and the platen roller 61 while being decurled by the paper guide 26 as described above, and is fed while being fed by the platen roller 61. Printed by 27. Then, it is guided by the guide portion 51 and is sequentially discharged from the discharge port 21. A front end portion of the operation panel 2 is an edge portion 28, and the discharged recording paper p is appropriately cut by the edge portion 28.

A front cover 42 is mounted between the side covers 41, 41 at the front end of the frame cover 4 so as to be openable and closable in the front-rear direction around a hinge 42a. The front cover 42 is designed so as to cover the document feed roller 7 pivotally supported by the main body when closed, and to secure a clearance between the guide cover 52 and the guide section 52 to allow document ejection. .. The front cover 42 is opened when a paper jam occurs in the document feeding system, and a notch 53 is formed in the center of the guide member 5 so that it can be easily opened.

The paper feed roller 7 is made of a white member made of silicon rubber or the like, and a contact type image sensor 71 is brought into contact with the peripheral surface of the roller 7 to form a reading unit. The contact-type image sensor 71 is supported by side frames 71a on both sides which can be swung back and forth, and is elastically biased toward the paper feed roller 7 side from behind by a spring 71b. An operation lever (not shown) that can be operated when the operation panel 2 is opened is connected to the frame 71a, and when a document jam occurs between the paper feed roller 7 and the image sensor 71, The operation lever is pressed against the elasticity of the spring 71b to separate the image sensor 71 from the paper feed roller 7 and the original is removed. At this time, it goes without saying that the front cover 42 and the operation panel 2 are opened as described above.

An open / close cover 8 for a document feeding section is attached to the front side of the main body, which is continuous with the front cover 42. The cover 8 is connected to the lower cover of the main body with a pin 81, and as shown in FIG. When the cover 8 is closed, the document insertion port 82 is hidden, and when it is desired to insert the document d, the cover 8 is opened forward as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. Therefore, when the cover 8 is opened, it serves as a simple tray, and therefore, in order to facilitate the insertion of originals on the inner surface of the cover 8 (that is, the upper surface when opened), a plurality of sheets along the paper feeding direction are provided. The rib strips 83 are spaced along the longitudinal direction. Thus, the reason why the cover 8 for opening and closing the document insertion port is provided is that the recording paper p and the document d are discharged from the single discharge port 21, thereby simplifying the appearance of the apparatus. This is because the number of protrusions such as trays was reduced as much as possible to prevent the image of a facsimile.

Upper and lower original guide plates 83 and 84 are provided in a progressively narrower shape in succession to the original insertion port 82. Films 83a and 84a, which are in contact with the peripheral surface of the paper feed roller 7, are fixed to the document guide plates 83 and 84. As a result, the leading edge of the inserted document comes into contact with the paper feed roller 7 and is reliably fed to the reading section. In the middle of these guide plates 83, 84, a filler 85a of an original detection sensor 85 which is rocked by the insertion of the original d is arranged.

A stay 43 is formed integrally on the rear portion of the frame cover 4 for connecting both side frames 41, 41, and a receiving portion 31 of the handset 3 is provided in a space between the stay 43 and the operation panel 2. Has been installed. A control circuit board 32 related to the handset 3 is attached to the lower surface of the receiving portion 31.

As described above, the metal main frame 10 is equipped with the document feed roller 7, the contact image sensor 71, the platen roller 61, the recording paper storage unit 6, and other drive units and control units (not shown). A lower (main body) frame cover 11 integrally molded with the main frame 10 with a synthetic resin is fixed and fixed with a screw.

In the facsimile device according to the embodiment, the document insertion port, the ejection port, and the recording paper ejection port are arranged on the front side of the main body, and thus the entire device is made compact. The facsimile apparatus is used not only for flat placement but also for wall hangings.

[0019]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, in the frame cover of the present invention, the side covers on both sides and the paper guide member between the side covers are integrally molded with synthetic resin. Since the guide part is formed, the screwing work for forming the paper guide part is not required, and the material cost and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Also, the number of parts is reduced. Further, when the paper guide member shares the recording paper discharge guide portion and the document discharge guide portion, the number of parts is further reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall external perspective view of a facsimile apparatus using a frame cover of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of only a frame cover.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Facsimile device 4 Frame cover 41 Side cover 5 Paper guide member 51 Recording paper ejection guide section 52 Original ejection guide section

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A frame cover for a facsimile including at least both side covers, wherein a paper guide member is installed between the side covers, and the guide member and the side cover are molded integrally with a synthetic resin. Facsimile frame cover featuring. 2. The frame cover according to claim 1, wherein the guide member includes a recording paper discharge guide portion and a document discharge guide portion.