JP4335503B2 - Electronic device protective case - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic device protective case for storing an electronic device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mobile phones that can input and output audio information have been widely used as electronic devices. In this mobile phone, it is desirable that the mobile phone can be used without being restricted. However, use is limited in environments where electronic components are damaged, for example, in environments where there is a large amount of dust that affects the operation of electronic components such as dust and sand, or in environments where there are water effects such as the sea or bath. Is done.
[0003]
On the other hand, as a mobile phone, there is also known a configuration provided with a waterproofing that can be used if it is somewhat rainy or splashed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even with a mobile phone having a life waterproof function, there is a problem that use is restricted in a harsh environment where a large amount of water, salt, oil, or the like such as the sea or bath exists. In addition, although it is conceivable to apply waterproofing to all of the mobile phones, a problem that costs increase is an example.
[0005]
On the other hand, a waterproof case for an audio device that can use an audio device such as an MD player or a CD player even in an environment such as a sea or a bath is known. The acoustic device waterproof case includes a case body that divides a storage space for accommodating the acoustic device in a liquid-tight manner, and a speaker that is provided in the case body and outputs sound information of the acoustic device.
[0006]
However, in such a waterproof case for an acoustic device, there is an example of a problem that only the sound information of the acoustic device is output and cannot be handled by an electronic device that performs various operations.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device protective case that can be used without restricting various electronic devices to the usage environment.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a case body that divides a storage space for storing an electronic device therein, and an output that is provided in the case body and outputs an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body. And an input device for inputting an input signal to the electronic device provided on the case body so as to face the outside of the case body.The case body includes a case main body having an opening that communicates with the housing space and allows the electronic device to be taken in and out, and the opening is closed so that the opening can be opened and closed. A lid for partitioning and a sealing means for liquid-tightly sealing the accommodation space, and the case body is provided on a surface facing a placement surface on which the case body is placed, and the lid body Connecting means for connecting the case main body and the lid body in a state of opening and closing the opening by rotation with respect to the case main body, and the connecting means from a surface facing the placement surface on which the case body is placed An electronic device protective case comprising: a leg protruding at a length equal to or longer than a distance to a position close to the mounting surfaceIt is.
  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a case body configured to open and close a storage space for storing an electronic device therein, and an output provided in the case body for outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body. An electronic device protective case comprising: means; and an input means that is provided on the case body so as to face the outside of the case body, and that inputs an input signal to the electronic device. The case body is provided with a concave handle means that is located above the center of gravity and opened toward the side in a state where the case body is placed on the placement surface, and the handle means is stored in the storage space. An urging means that is provided on the back surface of the electronic device and urges the back surface of the electronic device at a tip position that bulges inside the lid opposite to the opening direction of the handle means is provided. Protective case for electronic equipment A.
  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a case body configured to open and close a storage space for storing an electronic device therein, and an output provided in the case body for outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body. An electronic device protective case comprising: means; and an input means that is provided on the case body so as to face the outside of the case body, and that inputs an input signal to the electronic device. An acoustic space for housing the acoustic device, and when the electronic device is in operation, a control means for controlling the output signal of the acoustic device so as not to affect the output signal of the electronic device. This is an electronic device protective case.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
(First embodiment)
1 to 9 show a first embodiment of an electronic device protective case according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external view of a state in which the case body of the electronic device protection case is placed on the placement surface in a closed state. FIG. 2 is a front view of the electronic device protection case. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the electronic device protection case. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the inside of the case body in a state where the case body of the electronic device protection case is opened. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 7 is a view seen from the direction VII of FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG.
[0012]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, the electronic device protection case 1 includes a case body 2 that divides an accommodation space 5 for accommodating a mobile phone 11 as an electronic device in an openable and closable manner.
[0013]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 or 5, the mobile phone 11 includes a display unit side element 12 having a display unit 13 on one surface of a flat rectangular parallelepiped, and an operation unit 15 for input operation on one surface of the flat rectangular parallelepiped. It is the structure by which the operation part side element 14 which has this was connected so that rotation was possible. The display unit side element 12 and the operation unit side element 14 can be folded with the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 facing each other, and as shown in FIG. Can be opened together. In a state where the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 are opened to be flush with each other, the direction in which the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 are connected is long. With the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 opened substantially flush, when the display unit 13 is on the upper side and the operation unit 15 is on the lower side, the character information on the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 is read in the correct position. Can do. On the side surface of the operation unit side element 14 in the direction opposite to the display unit side element 12, a terminal attachment port 16 for attaching a terminal for inputting and outputting signals is provided.
[0014]
The case body 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the placement surface S in a state of being placed on the placement surface S as shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. A substantially box-shaped case main body 21 having an opening 24 on the back side which is one surface, a lid 31 which closes the opening 24 of the case main body 21 in a substantially box shape having a front surface side which is one surface, and the case main body 21 Hinge 41 as a connecting means for connecting the lid 31 to the lid 31 so as to be openable and closable, a sealing means for sealing the storage space 5 in a liquid-tight manner, and a window as a transparent portion that allows the inside of the case body 2 to be visually recognized from the outside A portion 43, a mounting means for mounting the case body 2 on the mounting surface S, and a handle means for lifting the case body 2 are configured.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, or FIG. 4, the case main body 21 is erected integrally and continuously from the peripheral surface of the bottom surface 22 through a curved surface. It has a substantially box shape having a side wall 23, and includes a storage space 5 for storing the mobile phone 11 inside, and a control space 6 for storing a control device 61, a power supply unit 65, and a speaker 68 as output means (sound generation means). ing. In the state where the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are opened as shown in FIG. 4, the storage space 5 is opened outward from the opening 24. The cellular phone 11 can be taken in and out of the storage space 5 of the case main body 21 through the opening 24.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, or FIG. 4, the lid 31 is substantially the same shape as the case body 21, and has a substantially rectangular top surface 32 with curved corners, and a peripheral surface of the top surface 32 through a curved surface. And a side wall 33 erected continuously in an integrated manner. As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 8, or FIG. 9, the lid 31 contacts the end surface of the side wall 33 with the end surface on the opening side of the side wall 23 surrounding the opening 24 of the case body 21. The opening 24 of the main body 21 is closed to partition the housing space 5 from the outside.
[0017]
The case body 21 and the lid body 31 are made of, for example, the same material synthetic resin. The material is not limited to a synthetic resin, and any material such as wood, glass, or metal may be used. In particular, treatment such as water resistance is preferably performed. Furthermore, the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 may not be formed of the same material.
[0018]
The hinge 41 is provided on the placement surface S side on which the case body 2 is placed, and connects the case body 21 and the lid body 31 so as to be rotatable. As shown in FIG. 6 or 7, the hinge 41 includes a hinge shaft 411 that is supported in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the case body 21 and the lid 31, and the case body 21 on the placement surface S side. A support piece 412 having a through-hole on which the hinge shaft 411 is mounted and a side wall 33 of the lid 31 on the placement surface S side is provided. And a hook portion 413 that is substantially U-shaped in cross section and is open to the lid 31 and is rotatably supported by the hinge shaft 411. By this hinge 41, the case main body 21 and the lid 31 can be easily opened and closed.
[0019]
In the following description, the direction of the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided is defined as the downward direction, and the direction of the side surface facing the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided is defined as the upward direction. Also, the side surfaces adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided are referred to as the left and right side surfaces, and the right and left are determined based on the state shown in FIG.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 6, the sealing means is provided on the case main body 21 and rubber 421 as an elastic member provided on the end face of the side wall 23 of the case main body 21 on the opening 24 side so as to surround the opening 24. A lock plate 422 as an engagement means and an engagement claw 424 as an engagement means provided on the lid 31 to engage and disengage the lock plate 422 are configured. As shown in FIG. 4, the rubber 421 has a ring shape surrounding the opening 24, and is fitted in a groove 231 formed on the end surface of the side wall 23 of the case body 21 on the opening 24 side. As shown in FIG. 5, 6, 8, or 9, the slope of the outer slope among the slopes constituting the groove 231 is lower than the height of the rubber 421, and the height of the inner slope is higher than the height of the rubber 421. high. The end surface of the side wall 33 of the lid 31 is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section that presses the rubber 421 and elastically deforms between the groove 231 when the lid 31 closes the case main body 21.
[0021]
4, 6, 7 or 8, the lock plate 422 is hinged to the case body 21 so as to be rotatable in the direction of the lid 31 from the case body 21, and a hole 423 is formed in the center. One is provided on each of the left and right side walls 23 adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided, and two are provided on the side wall 23 on the upper side facing the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided. The locking claw 424 is provided at the position of the lid 31 corresponding to the lock plate 422 and has a claw 425 protruding in the direction opposite to the case body 21 as shown in FIG. 6, 7 or 8. When the lock plate 422 is rotated and locked to the locking claw 424, the lock plate 422 straddles the case main body 21 and the lid body 31, and the hole 423 is caught by the claw 425 and locked. At this time, the rubber 421 is sandwiched between the case main body 21 and the lid 31 around the opening 24 and is elastically deformed. Then, the storage space 5 is sealed liquid-tight from the outside.
[0022]
The window 43 is provided on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 so that the inside of the case body 2 can be seen from the outside of the case body 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the window 43 has a center in the height direction from the left and right side surfaces adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided to the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 at a substantially central portion, and the hinge 41 is different from the hinge 41. In this configuration, a transparent member 431 is provided in a window hole 222 drilled at a position having an upper side near the opposite side surface.
[0023]
The transparent member 431 has a substantially rectangular shape with four corners, and is formed to be longer than at least the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11. Specifically, the height direction of the transparent member 431 is approximately 1.5 times the display unit side element 12 of the mobile phone 11, and the left-right direction is longer than the left-right width of the mobile phone 11. As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, or 8, a window hole 222 that is substantially similar to the transparent member 431 and slightly smaller than the transparent member 431 is provided on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21. A step 223 for fitting the transparent member 431 from the inner side of the case main body 21 is provided at the periphery of the window hole 222 with a thin notch on the inner side of the case main body 21. The height of the notch in the step 223 is approximately half the thickness of the case body 21. At the periphery of the transparent member 431, a step 432 that is fitted to the step 223 of the window hole 222 is formed by being cut out thinly. The height of the step 432 is approximately half the thickness of the case body 21. When the transparent member 431 is fitted to the case main body 21, the surface of the transparent member 431 is positioned flush with the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, pins 224 are formed on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 at two locations, that is, approximately the center of the upper side of the window 43, the center of the left and right sides, and the center of the left and right sides. . Furthermore, a recess 433 formed by cutting out is provided at the position of the transparent member 431 corresponding to the pin 224. After the step 432 of the transparent member 431 is aligned with the step 223 of the case main body 21 from the inside of the case main body 21 and the transparent member 431 is fitted to the case main body 21, the pin 224 is crushed and the transparent member 431 is fixed. At this time, the transparent member 431 and the case main body 21 are fitted in a liquid-tight manner without a gap.
[0025]
As the mounting means, the first mounting means 441 for mounting the case body 2 with the surface on which the hinge 41 is provided facing the mounting surface S, and the top surface 32 of the lid 31 as the mounting surface S. Second mounting means 442 for mounting the case body 2 facing each other is provided.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 6 or 7, the first mounting means 441 includes four substantially columnar legs formed on the side wall 23 of the case body 21 provided with the hinge 41 and the side wall 33 of the lid 31. It is composed of
[0027]
2, 3, and 6, the leg is slightly longer than the hinge 41 in the direction from the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided toward the placement surface S. As shown in FIG. 7, two legs are provided parallel to the hinge 41 on the lid body 31 side and two on the case body 21 side. The leg provided on the lid body 31 side and the leg provided on the case body 21 side are arranged so as to deviate from the same straight line in the direction connecting the lid body 31 and the case body 21, and the hinge 41. It is in a position that does not overlap. Thereby, when the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are opened, the four legs of the first placement means 441 and the hinge 41 do not overlap, and the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are shown in FIG. Is opened approximately 180 degrees.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 6 or FIG. 9, the second mounting means 442 is provided at the four corners of the top surface 32 of the lid body 31 and mounts the top surface 32 of the lid body 31 toward the mounting surface S. It is composed of four bulging portions formed to bulge toward the placement surface S in the placed state.
[0029]
As the handle means, a first handle means 46 provided on the side surface opposite to the hinge 41 and a second handle means 47 formed on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 are provided.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, or FIG. 5, the first handle means 46 is a lid body that is positioned upward with the case body 2 placed with the hinge 41 facing the placement surface S side. 31 is a U-shaped member that is rotatably provided at the center of the side wall 33 of the side wall 31 from the case body 21. Both end surfaces of the U-shape are hinged to the side wall 33 of the lid 31 and can be turned to the lid 31 side and the case body 21 side. The case body 2 may be lifted by holding the first handle means 46 by hand, or the first handle means 46 may be hooked somewhere.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 3 or 5, the second handle means 47 is directed from the top surface 32 of the lid 31 to the side in a state where the case body 2 is placed with the hinge 41 facing the placement surface S side. It is formed in a concave shape that opens. The second handle means 47 is provided above the entire center of gravity in a state where the case body 2 is placed with the hinge 41 facing the placement surface S side, specifically, provided on the opposite side of the hinge 41. It has been. As shown in FIG. 3, the second handle means 47 has a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction, and is formed by a curved surface having a chamfered end face in the longitudinal direction. The case body 2 can be lifted by hooking a finger on the second handle means 47.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the case body 2 includes a T-shaped accommodation space 5 that is configured by a substantially central portion on the left and right and an upper side portion inside the case body 21 and accommodates the mobile phone 11, and the case body 21. The U-shaped control space 6 that is configured by the lower side portion and the left and right side portions in which the control device 61, the speaker 68, the microphone 62, and the power supply unit 65 are disposed, and the acoustic that houses the acoustic device 71 inside the lid 31. The space 7 is divided into three spaces.
[0033]
The accommodation space 5 and the control space 6 are partitioned by a partition member (control space protection member) 8.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6, FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, the partition member 8 is integrated with the side plate portion 81 erected on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 and the end portion of the side plate portion 81 via a curved surface. In particular, it is configured to include a ceiling plate portion 83 parallel to the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 that is continuous and connected to the side wall 23 of the case body 21.
[0035]
The cross-sectional shape of the side plate portion 81 parallel to the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 is substantially U-shaped, and has a cross beam portion 82 that connects both ends of the U-shape to the left and right side walls 23 of the case main body 21. In the vicinity of the U-shaped valley, the U-shaped curved portion is curved inward of the U-shaped portion with respect to the straight portion from both ends of the U-shaped toward the U-shaped valley. A communication hole 85 for communicating the storage space 5 and the control space 6 is formed at the bottom of the U-shaped valley.
[0036]
In the storage space 5, the above-described window portion 43 is located. In addition, the storage space 5 is detachably connected to and electrically connected to the positioning means 51 for positioning the mobile phone 11 at a position where the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 faces the window 43 and the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11. The connector terminal 54 is disposed.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 8, the positioning means 51 is provided on the belt 52 that wraps around the operation unit side element 14 of the mobile phone 11 and on both side plate portions 81 facing the U-shape of the partition member 8. And a support shaft 53 over which 52 is stretched. As shown in FIG. 4, the belt 52 is located below the lower side of the window 43 and is in a position that cannot be seen through the window 43 from the outside of the case body 2. The belt 52 has a configuration in which the operation unit side element 14 of the mobile phone 11 is mounted and the end portions of the belt 52 are overlapped and stopped on the back surface of the mobile phone 11. For example, a structure such as Velcro (registered trademark) may be used as the structure to be stacked and stopped.
[0038]
The connector terminal 54 is provided at a position facing the terminal attachment port 16 of the mobile phone 11 positioned by the positioning means 51. The connector terminal 54 is provided with buttons 541 on the left and right sides in the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connector terminal 54. When the button 541 is pressed with a preload, the connector terminal 54 can be inserted into and removed from the terminal mounting port 16. When the connector terminal 54 is inserted into the terminal mounting port 16 and the preload is removed from this button, the connector terminal 54 is locked to the terminal mounting port 16 and cannot be removed.
[0039]
Here, the case body 2 is formed so that the length of the case body 2 in the longitudinal direction is at least longer than the length of the mobile phone 11 plus the length of the connector terminal 54. For example, the length etc. which allow the moderate movement of the mobile telephone 11 at the time of storing the mobile telephone 11 in the storage space 5 are illustrated.
[0040]
In the control space 6, a control device 61, a speaker 68, a microphone 62, and a power supply unit 65 are arranged.
[0041]
The control device 61 has a flat rectangular parallelepiped shape that is long in one direction, and includes a control circuit as control means. The control device 61 is a left space U-shaped in FIG. 4 in the control space 6, and is arranged on the side surface of the case body 21 of the ceiling plate portion 83 with the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 6, a microphone 62 as input means (sound collecting means) for collecting external sound is provided on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 facing the control device 61 disposed in the control space 6. And a volume knob 63 for adjusting the volume of the speaker 68, and a light-emitting diode 64 that is lit during operation of the control device 61.
[0043]
The microphone 62 and the light emitting diode 64 are respectively disposed in a hole 225A and a hole 225B that are opened toward the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21, and the holes 225A and 225B are sealed with a waterproof sheet. Yes.
[0044]
The volume knob 63 protrudes outward through the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 or FIG. 8, the power supply unit 65 is formed in the right space of the U shape in FIG. 2 in the control space 6. The power supply unit 65 has a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2, and is formed by denting the ceiling plate 83 into a concave shape that opens in the same direction as the opening 24 of the case main body 21. The power supply unit 65 accommodates four cylindrical batteries 66 (for example, AA, AAA batteries), and two arranged in series in the longitudinal direction of the case body 2 are arranged in parallel. Locking pieces 671 are provided on the left and right side surfaces near the upper and lower centers near the concave opening of the power supply unit 65. The battery 66 housed in the power supply unit 65 is urged by a coil spring 672 that is an electrode, and the abutting portions of the two batteries 66 are latched by the latching piece 671, so that the battery 66 is stably housed. The
[0046]
Here, the control space 6 includes not only a space surrounded by the partition member 8 and the case main body 21 but also a space formed by denting the ceiling plate portion 83 of the partition member 8 that is the power supply unit 65. The control space 6 is included.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 6, the speaker 68 is disposed on both the left and right sides of the lower side in the control space 6 of the case body 21 with the sounding portion 681 emitting sound facing the bottom surface of the case body 21. Yes. A large number of small holes 226 forming a circular shape as a whole are formed at the position of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 facing the sound generating portion 681 of the speaker 68, and the small holes 226 are sealed with a waterproof sheet. ing.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are electrically connected by a power cable 691 that supplies power from the power supply unit 65 to the control device 61. The controller 61 and the left and right speakers 68 are connected by an output transmission cable 692 that transmits an output signal from the controller 61 to the speakers 68.
[0049]
The connector terminal 54 and the control device 61 are connected by a connector terminal cable 693. The connector terminal cable 693 is connected to the connector terminal 54 in the vicinity of the communication hole 85 communicating from the control space 6 to the storage space 5.
[0050]
The output of the cellular phone 11 is transmitted from the connector terminal 54 through the connector terminal cable 693 to the control device 61, transmitted from the control device 61 to the speaker, and produced from the speaker. The sound collected by the microphone 62 is input from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11 through the connector terminal cable 693 and the connector terminal 54. At this time, the control device 61 includes an amplifier such as an amplifier, and amplifies a signal input from the mobile phone 11 and the microphone 62 by a predetermined amount specified by the volume knob 63 and outputs the amplified signal.
[0051]
Further, the control device 61 is operated by the power sent from the power supply unit 65 to the control device 61, and the power is transmitted from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11, and the mobile phone 11 is operated by this power.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 4, an acoustic device 71 is accommodated in the acoustic space 7, and connector pins 72 that are attached to and detached from the acoustic device 71 and electrically connected thereto are arranged. The connector pin 72 is provided at the tip of the acoustic cable 73 drawn out from the control device 61 through the communication hole 85. As the acoustic device 71, it is desirable that the connector pin 72 is detachable and has a pin jack 711 for outputting a signal. For example, a portable CD player or MD player having a size that can be stored in the acoustic space 7 may be used. The connector pin 72 has a shape that is inserted into the pin jack 711 at a right angle with respect to the acoustic cable 73, and even if the acoustic cable 73 is caught in the communication hole 85 and pulled, the connector pin 72 is configured so as not to be easily removed. It is.
[0053]
Next, the operation of the control device 61 will be described. The operation of the control device 61 in a state where the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11 and the connector pin 72 is connected to the pin jack 711 of the audio device 71 will be described as an example.
[0054]
The control device 61 outputs sound information output from the acoustic device 71 to the speaker 68 when the mobile phone 11 is not in an incoming state. As a result, the sound information of the acoustic device 71 is generated from the speaker 68 to the outside. When the mobile phone 11 receives an incoming call, a signal notifying that the mobile phone 11 has received an incoming call is output to the control device 61. Then, the control device 61 blocks the sound information from the acoustic device 71 without outputting it to the speaker 68, and then places the counterpart device that has called the mobile phone 11 and the mobile phone 11 in a call state. At this time, the control device 61 sends the output audio signal output from the mobile phone 11 to the speaker 68 and sends the audio collected by the microphone 62 to the mobile phone 11 as an input audio signal. In this state, a call can be made with the counterpart device.
[0055]
Next, when the counterpart device calling the mobile phone 11 ends the call, the mobile phone 11 outputs a signal notifying the end of the call to the control device 61. Then, the control device 61 ends the call state of the mobile phone 11 and outputs sound information from the acoustic device 71 to the speaker 68.
[0056]
Next, use of the electronic device protective case 1 will be described.
First, the lock plate 422 is removed from the locking claw 424, and the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are opened around the hinge 41 as shown in FIG. When the battery 66 is not stored, the battery 66 is stored in the power supply unit 65. Next, the mobile phone 11 is opened so that the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 are substantially flush with each other, and the mobile phone 11 is placed in the storage space 5 of the case main body 21. At this time, the display unit side element 12 is directed toward the upper side in the direction opposite to the hinge 41, and the operation unit side element 14 is directed toward the lower side. Further, the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed by surrounding the operation unit side element 14 by the belt 52 with the display unit 13 facing the window 43. The connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16 of the cellular phone 11 and is electrically connected. The acoustic device 71 is accommodated in the acoustic space 7 in the lid 31, and the connector pin 72 is connected to the pin jack 711 to be electrically connected. When listening to music from the audio device 71, the audio device 71 is turned on at this stage to output sound information.
[0057]
Next, the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 are rotated about the hinge 41 to align the case main body 21 and the lid body 31. The lock plate 422 is engaged with the locking claw 424 to seal the housing space 5. Then, the storage space 5 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner. Therefore, the mobile phone 11 and the acoustic device 71 can be used even in a harsh environment where a large amount of water, salt, oil, or the like exists such as the sea or bath.
[0058]
In this state, the sound information of the sound device 71 is produced from the speaker 68. When the volume is adjusted, the volume knob 63 is appropriately turned.
[0059]
When placing the case body 2 on the placement surface S, the hinge 41 may be placed toward the placement surface S by the first placement means 441. Then, the display on the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be placed easily through the window 43. The bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 may be placed in the direction opposite to the placement surface S by the second placement means 442. Then, since the speaker 68 faces upward, it is easy to hear the sound from the speaker 68. It is also possible to listen to music while being carried by the first handle means 46 or the second handle means 47.
[0060]
When the mobile phone 11 receives an incoming call, the control device 61 puts the mobile phone 11 into a call state and blocks sound from the acoustic device 71. In this state, the utterance is made toward the microphone 62. Then, a call can be made with the counterpart device that has called the mobile phone 11. That is, the voice of the other party is pronounced from the speaker 68, and the voice uttered by the microphone 62 is output to the mobile phone 11 and transmitted to the counterpart device.
[0061]
When the call with the counterpart device is terminated, the control device 61 ends the call state of the mobile phone 11 and the sound information of the acoustic device 71 is generated from the speaker.
[0062]
According to such an electronic device protective case 1, the following effects can be achieved.
[0063]
A case body 2 that partitions the storage space 5 for storing the mobile phone 11 therein so as to be openable and closable, a speaker 68 that is provided in the case body 2 and outputs an output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 to the outside of the case body 2, and a case The body 2 includes a microphone 62 that faces the outside of the case body 2 and inputs an input signal to the mobile phone 11.
[0064]
In such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, the mobile phone 11 is partitioned from the outside by the case body 2. Therefore, the mobile phone 11 can be partitioned from factors that affect the operation of the mobile phone 11 such as external dust and water. As a result, for example, the cellular phone 11 can be brought into the sea or a bath while being accommodated in the accommodating space 5 and can communicate with a partner device that has called the cellular phone 11. In other words, the voice from the partner device received by the mobile phone 11 is sounded to the outside from the speaker 68, and the voice uttered toward the microphone is input to the mobile phone 11 and transmitted to the partner device. The mobile phone 11 is housed and can be taken out by opening and closing the case body 2. For example, even if the cellular phone 11 is not waterproofed, it can be used by being stored in the storage space 5 without being restricted by the use environment such as the sea or bath.
[0065]
The case body 2 is formed so that the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be viewed from the outside of the case body 2.
[0066]
According to such a configuration, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be viewed from the outside of the case body 2. For example, even when a display notifying that a call has been received or a time is displayed on the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11, the display on the display unit 13 can be viewed from the outside of the case body 2. If the case body 2 is integrally formed of a transparent member, productivity can be improved and costs can be reduced easily.
[0067]
The case body 2 includes a window portion 43 that allows the display unit 13 to be viewed from the outside of the case body 2 at a position facing the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5.
[0068]
According to such a configuration, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be seen through the window 43 from the outside of the case body 2. For example, even if the case body 2 itself is formed of an opaque material, if the window hole 222 is formed in the case body 2 and the transparent member 431 is fitted into the window hole 222 as in the present embodiment, The display unit 13 can be visually recognized from the outside of the case body 2 and the other internal configurations cannot be visually recognized, and the aesthetic appearance can be improved.
[0069]
The case body 2 includes positioning means 51 for removably positioning the mobile phone 11 in the storage space 5.
[0070]
According to such a configuration, since the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed by the positioning means 51, the mobile phone 11 does not move in the storage space 5. As a result, since the mobile phone 11 does not hit the inner wall of the case body 2, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as damage to the mobile phone 11 and other parts.
[0071]
The case body 2 includes a window 43 that allows the display unit 13 to be viewed from the outside of the case body 2 at a position facing the display unit 13 that displays information of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5, and the mobile phone 11. Positioning means 51 for positioning and fixing the display portion 13 at a position facing the window portion 43 in the storage space 5.
[0072]
According to such a configuration, since the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed in a state where the display unit 13 faces the window unit 43, the display on the display unit 13 can be viewed through the window unit 43. In the present embodiment, the positioning means 51 is provided on the lower side of the window portion 43 and is not visible from the outside through the window portion 43.
[0073]
The case body 2 communicates with the accommodation space 5 and has a case main body 21 having an opening 24 through which the mobile phone 11 can be put in and out, and the opening 24 is closed so as to be openable and closable, thereby dividing the storage space 5 by the case main body 21. A sealing means for sealing the lid 31 and the accommodating space 5 in a liquid-tight manner is provided.
[0074]
According to such a configuration, the mobile phone 11 can be taken in and out of the storage space 5 from the opening 24. That is, the storage space 5 can be easily opened by opening and closing the case body 21 and the lid body 31, and when the case body 21 and the lid body 31 are combined, the storage space 5 is sealed by the sealing means. The stored mobile phone 11 can be stored in a liquid-tight manner with a simple structure.
[0075]
The sealing means is an elastic member that is provided in the case main body 21 and is elastically deformed by being sandwiched between the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 so as to surround the periphery of the opening 24 when the opening 24 is closed by the lid body 31. And a lock plate 422 as an engaging means provided in the case main body, and a lock plate 422 provided in the lid 31 so as to be detachable and the opening 24 is closed by the lid 31. And a locking claw 424 as a locking means for maintaining the state.
[0076]
According to such a configuration, the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 are fixed with the opening 24 closed by the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 424, and at this time, provided around the opening 24. The rubber 421 is sandwiched between the case body 21 and the lid 31 and elastically deformed. Then, the storage space 5 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner, and the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 is protected in a liquid-tight manner. In addition, the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 425 are strongly engaged by the biasing force of the rubber 421, and the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 424 are not easily detached. Therefore, since the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 are not easily opened, there is no risk that the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 open without permission and water or the like enters the housing space 5.
[0077]
The case body 2 is provided on a surface facing the mounting surface S on which the case body 2 is placed, and the case body 21 and the lid body 31 are opened and closed with the lid body 31 rotating relative to the case body 21. A hinge 41 as a connecting means for connecting the lid 31 and a length longer than a distance from a surface facing the placement surface S on which the case body 2 is placed to a position close to the placement surface S of the hinge 41. The leg which is the 1st mounting means 441 projected is provided.
[0078]
According to such a configuration, the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 are connected by the hinge 41, so that the storage space 5 is opened by rotating the lid body 31 by the hinge 41, and is carried in the storage space 5. The telephone 11 can be easily taken in and out. Further, a first mounting means 441 is provided that protrudes with a length longer than the distance from the surface facing the mounting surface S to the position close to the mounting surface S of the hinge 41. Therefore, the case body 2 can be placed with the hinge 41 facing the placement surface S. As a result, when the case body 2 is placed, the hinge 41 becomes invisible, so that the design can be improved. At this time, in this embodiment, since the leg which is the 1st mounting means 441 is longer than the distance from the hinge 41 to the mounting surface S, the hinge 41 is damaged when the case body 2 is mounted. Can be prevented.
[0079]
A control device 61 that controls an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11 and a power supply unit 65 that supplies power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 are provided.
[0080]
According to such a configuration, the output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 is controlled by the control device 61 and sent to the speaker 68 to be sounded from the speaker 68. Further, the sound collected by the microphone 62 is controlled by the control device and input to the mobile phone 11. As a result, it is possible to talk with the counterpart device that has called the mobile phone 11 while the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5. In addition, since the power supply unit 65 is provided, the telephone call can be performed for a long time without worrying about the power consumption of the mobile phone 11.
[0081]
A partition member 8 is provided for partitioning the control space 6 that accommodates the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 from the mobile phone 11. With this partition member 8, the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 are isolated from the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5.
[0082]
According to such a configuration, even when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5 and positioned by the positioning means 51, the mobile phone 11 is not accidentally hit against the control device 61.
[0083]
A control device 61 that controls an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11, a power supply unit 65 that supplies power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 and accommodates the battery 66 in a removable manner, and a battery 66. A partition member 8 is provided as a control space protection member that separates the control space 6 that accommodates the control device 61 and the power source portion 65 from the accommodating space 5 so as to be able to be inserted into and removed from the power source portion 65.
[0084]
According to such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, even if a hand is inserted into the storage space 5, the hand does not accidentally touch the control device 61 or the power supply unit 65 and is safe. . Further, since the battery 66 can be taken in and out of the power supply unit 65, it is not necessary to provide a cable or the like for drawing commercial power. Therefore, the electronic device protective case 1 can be carried freely and can be used even in an environment where a commercial power source cannot be used such as the sea or a bath.
[0085]
The case body 2 includes second handle means 47 as concave handle means that are located above the center of gravity and open toward the side when the case body 2 is placed on the placement surface S.
[0086]
According to such a configuration, the case body 2 can be lifted by placing a finger on the second handle means 47 from the state where the case body 2 is placed by the first placement means 441. Since the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 are not arranged in the lid 31, there is a space for denting a part of the top surface 32 of the lid 31. Therefore, the handle can be provided by a simple process of forming a part of the top surface 32 into a concave shape. Further, in the present embodiment, since the speaker 68 is arranged on the lower side, the entire center of gravity is located on the lower side, that is, on the lower side with respect to the second handle means 47. Therefore, it is stable when the case body 2 is held by the second handle means.
[0087]
The lid 31 includes an acoustic space 7 that houses the acoustic device 71.
[0088]
According to such a configuration, the acoustic device 71 can be accommodated in the acoustic space 7. Then, since this acoustic device 71 is also protected liquid-tight inside the case body 2, the acoustic device 71 can be brought into the sea or a bath.
[0089]
When the mobile phone 11 is operating, for example, when in a call state, a control device 61 is provided for controlling the sound information of the acoustic device 71 so as not to affect the output audio signal of the mobile phone. When the mobile phone 11 is in a call state and an output audio signal is output from the mobile phone 11, the sound information from the acoustic device 71 is not output to the speaker 68, but only the output audio signal from the mobile phone 11. Is pronounced from the speaker 68.
[0090]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily listen to the voice from the partner device that has called the mobile phone 11 through the speaker 68 and to talk with the partner device without any trouble.
[0091]
The speaker 68 as output means outputs the output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 and the sound information of the acoustic device 71 to the outside.
[0092]
According to such a configuration, the sound information of the acoustic device 71 can be heard from the speaker 68. At this time, since the mobile phone 11 and the sound device 71 mainly output sound, the speaker that outputs the output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 and the speaker 68 that outputs the sound information of the sound device 71 may be shared. it can. As a result, the electronic device protective case 1 can be reduced in size.
[0093]
A control device 61 that includes an acoustic cable 73 having a connector pin 72 that is detachably electrically connected to the acoustic device 71 at its distal end, controls output signals and input signals, and power is supplied to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61. And a power supply unit 65 for accommodating the battery 66 for supplying and removing the battery 66, and the case body 2 accommodates the control device 61 and the control space 6 for accommodating the power supply unit 65 so that the battery 66 can be inserted and removed from the power supply unit 65. A partition member 8 serving as a control space protection member partitioned from the space 5 and a hinge 41 serving as a connecting means for connecting the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are provided. The partition member 8 controls the acoustic cable 73. A communication hole 85 is provided in the vicinity of the hinge 41 as a cable outlet from the space 6.
[0094]
According to such a configuration, when the case main body 21 and the lid body 31 are opened by the hinge 41, the acoustic cable 73 is a lid body in which the acoustic device 71 is accommodated from the communication hole 85 provided in the vicinity of the hinge 41. To 31. At this time, since the communication hole 85 is provided in the vicinity of the hinge 41, the communication hole 85 is located in the case body 21 and close to the lid body 31. Therefore, the acoustic cable 73 is pulled out from the case body 21 to the acoustic device 71 at the shortest distance in a state where the case body 21 and the lid body 31 are opened, and the acoustic cable 73 can be shortened. As a result, the acoustic cable 73 does not get in the way, and in particular, since the acoustic cable 73 does not cross the storage space 5, it does not get in the way when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5.
[0095]
The speaker 68 as the output means is disposed on the placement surface S side where the case body 2 is placed by the first placement means 441, and the entire center of gravity is located on the placement surface S side.
[0096]
According to such a configuration, when placed on the placement surface S by the first placement means 441, the center of gravity is low, so that the placement can be performed stably. Since it is stably placed and does not easily fall down, the mobile phone 11, the control device 61, and the acoustic device 71 inside the case body 2 are not subjected to an impact due to falling.
[0097]
The mobile phone 11 has a terminal mounting port 16 for inputting and outputting an output audio signal and an input audio signal, and the case body 2 has a terminal at a position facing the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5. A connector terminal 54 that is detachably connected to the attachment port 16 is disposed.
[0098]
According to such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, the connector terminal 54 can be easily connected to the terminal mounting opening 16. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the connector terminal 54 is disposed at a position facing the storage space 5 from the communication hole 85, the connector terminal cable 693 is not drawn out to the storage space 5, and does not get in the way.
[0099]
The mobile phone 11 has an elongated shape, and includes an elongated control device 61 that controls an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11, and the case body 2 includes the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 in the longitudinal direction. Are arranged so as to be substantially parallel to each other.
[0100]
In general, the shape of the mobile phone 11 is an elongated shape having a length from the ear to the vicinity of the mouth. Therefore, in consideration of the shape of the mobile phone 11, the control device 61 is also formed in an elongated shape, and the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions thereof are substantially parallel to each other. 11 and the control device 61 can be disposed without dead space as much as possible. As a result, since the volume of the case body 2 itself can be minimized, it is possible to obtain a good design that is reduced in size as a whole.
[0101]
The case body 2 includes a power supply unit 65 having an elongated shape for supplying power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61, and the case body 2 includes the power supply unit 65, the control device 61, and the mobile phone 11 that are substantially parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. The mobile phone 11 is placed between the unit 65 and the control device 61.
[0102]
By arranging the power supply unit 65, the control device 61 and the mobile phone 11 in the longitudinal direction substantially parallel to each other, the power supply unit 65, the control device 61 and the mobile phone 11 are disposed in the case body 2 with the dead space eliminated as much as possible. can do. In general, since the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are heavier than the mobile phone 11, the weight balance can be achieved by arranging the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 on both sides of the mobile phone 11. In the present embodiment, since the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are arranged on the left and right sides of the case body 2 with the mobile phone 11 as a center, the weight balance of the entire electronic device protection case 1 is good. Therefore, even when the electronic device protection case 1 is placed on the placement surface S, it is stable.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, since the mobile phone 11 is arranged at the substantially left and right center of the case body 2, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be positioned at the substantially left and right center of the case body 2. Then, since the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be seen at the center of the left and right, the design is well balanced.
[0104]
The power supply unit 65 accommodates the longitudinal direction of the battery 66 having the longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2.
[0105]
According to such a configuration, the power supply unit 65 itself can be formed in a longitudinal shape, and the longitudinal direction of the mobile phone 11, the control device 61 and the case body 2 and the longitudinal direction of the power supply unit 65 are arranged in parallel. be able to. Then, as a whole, it can be made small and good in design.
[0106]
The mobile phone 11 is positioned in the storage space 5 with the display unit side element 12 facing upward and the operation unit side element 14 facing downward.
[0107]
In general, the cellular phone 11 is configured to read character information in a normal position with the display unit side element 12 facing upward and the operation unit side element 14 facing downward. Therefore, the character information on the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be read through the window 43 at the normal position.
[0108]
A second mounting means 442 configured by a bulging portion that bulges from the top surface 32 of the lid 31 is provided.
[0109]
According to such a configuration, the electronic device protection case 1 can be placed with the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 facing away from the placement surface S. At this time, since the sound generation unit 681 of the speaker 68 faces upward, the sound from the speaker 68 can be satisfactorily heard.
[0110]
Since two speakers 68 are provided, sound can be generated so as to obtain a stereo sound effect.
[0111]
Since the step 432 is formed on the transparent member 431 and the step 223 is formed on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21, when the transparent member 431 is attached to the window hole 222, the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21. The surface of the transparent member 431 can be positioned flush with the other. Therefore, the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 becomes flat, so that the design can be improved.
[0112]
(Second Embodiment)
10 and 11 show a second embodiment of the electronic device protective case of the present invention.
The basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the second embodiment is characterized in that the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be operated from the outside of the case body 2. It is in the point which is comprised.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, the case body 2 is provided on an external operation means 9 that can be operated facing the outside, and a mobile phone 11 that accommodates the operation of the external operation means 9 in the storage space 5. And an operation transmitting means for transmitting as an input operation.
[0114]
The external operation means 9 includes an external operation board 91 provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 and below the window 43, and a key 94 arranged on the external operation board 91 and operated for input by finger operation. Configured.
As shown in FIG. 10, the external operation board 91 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 so as to be positioned between the left and right small holes 226 from below the window portion 43. The external operation board 9 is located in a region extending from the lower side of the window 43 to the upper portion of the small hole 226 and between the first region 92 that is wide to the left and right and the small holes 226 on the left and right, and the sound generating portion 681 of the speaker 68. And a second region 93 formed so as to be narrow so as not to overlap. As shown in FIG. 11, the external operation board 9 has a wedge-shaped cross section in which the surface of the external operation board 9 is separated from the bottom surface 22 from the upper side toward the lower side.
[0115]
The key 94 includes a function key 95 arranged in the first area 92 of the external operation board 91 and a main key 96 arranged in the second area 93.
Five function keys 95 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction in the first area 92. On the surface of each function key 95, a function selected from functions preset in the mobile phone 11 when the function key 95 is pressed is written. This notation is written so that the case body 2 can be read in the normal position when the case body 2 is placed on the placing surface S on the first placing means 441. Examples of the function selected by pressing the function key 95 include a function for calling a memory such as a telephone number stored in the mobile phone 11 to display it on the display unit 13, and a number or hiragana character to be input to the mobile phone 11. Examples include a function of selecting a character type such as katakana, kanji, or alphabet, or selecting a size such as a full-width half-width of the character.
[0116]
A total of twelve main keys 96 are arranged in the second area 93 in four rows in the vertical direction and three rows in the horizontal direction. On the surface of the main key 96, characters inputted to the mobile phone 11 when a key is pressed are written. The main key 96 is configured such that characters that can be input to the mobile phone 11 can be selected depending on the number of keystrokes, such as one keystroke and two keystrokes, and the main key 96 has, for example, a line, ABC, number, etc. Are used alone or in combination, and by using the keystroke of the function key 95 and the keystroke of the main key 96 together, the character to be input to the mobile phone 11 can be selected. The notation of the surface of the main key 96 is written so that the case body 2 can be read in the normal position when the case body 2 is placed on the placing surface S on the first placing means 441. In FIG. 10, the surface of the main key 96 is illustrated with numbers.
[0117]
The operation transmitting means includes a control device 61 that receives an input operation of the key 94 and controls and outputs the operation content of the input operation, and a connector terminal that transmits an output signal output from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11. The cable 693 and the connector terminal 54 are provided.
[0118]
The control device 61 includes a database that associates in advance the model numbers (for example, serial numbers) of a plurality of types of mobile phones 11 with the types of input operation functions using the function keys 95 and the main keys 96 according to the model numbers.
The control device 61 reads the model number of the cellular phone 11 when the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16 of the cellular phone 11, and the input operation function of the function key 95 and the main key 96 corresponding to the model number of the cellular phone 11. Determine the format of. The input operation of the function key 95 and the main key 96 is input to the control device 61, converted into the input operation function format corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11, and then via the connector terminal cable 693 and the connector terminal 54. To the mobile phone 11.
[0119]
The use and operation of the second embodiment will be described.
First, the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5 as in the first embodiment. That is, the display part 13 is opposed to the window part 43 and positioned by the positioning means 51, and the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal attachment port. Furthermore, the storage space 5 is liquid-tightly sealed by the sealing means.
[0120]
When the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal attachment port 16, the control device 61 reads the model number of the mobile phone 11 and determines the type of input operation corresponding to this model number.
Next, a desired input operation is performed by operating the function key 95 and the main key 96. The operation at this time may be performed according to the operation format of the mobile phone 11 itself. That is, substantially the same operation as operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 may be performed. The input operation of the function key 95 and the main key 96 is input to the control device 61. Then, the input operation by the key 91 is converted into a format of an input operation function corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11 by the control device 61 and input to the mobile phone 11. The mobile phone 11 operates according to the input operation content. For example, an operation such as displaying the input characters on the display unit 15 or making a call according to the input telephone number is performed.
[0121]
According to such 2nd Embodiment, there can exist the following effects.
[0122]
External operation means 9 provided so as to be operable facing the outside, and operation transmission means for transmitting the operation of the external operation means 9 to the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 as an input operation. Yes.
[0123]
According to such a configuration, the operation content can be set and input to the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 by the input operation of the key 94. Then, the cellular phone 11 can input character information, call a memory such as a telephone number stored in the cellular phone 11, enter a telephone number into the cellular phone 11, and make a call to a partner device to be called. Eleven functions can be fully utilized. That is, almost all of the functions that can be used when the mobile phone 11 is not stored in the case body 2 can also be used for the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5. As a result, even in a harsh environment for the operation of the mobile phone 11 such as the sea or bath where a large amount of water, oil, sand, etc. exist, the function of the mobile phone 11 can be fully utilized.
[0124]
The external operation board 91 is formed in a wedge shape in which the surface of the external operation board is separated from the bottom surface 22 as it goes from the upper side to the lower side.
According to such a configuration, it is easy to see the key 94 in a state where it is placed on the placement surface S by the first placement means 441, and the key 94 is easy to operate.
[0125]
The external operation means 9 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 so as to be positioned between the small holes 226 on the left and right sides from below the window portion 43.
According to such a configuration, the external operation board 91 is disposed at a position substantially corresponding to the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 with the bottom surface 22 interposed therebetween. Then, when operating the key 94, it is possible to obtain a feeling similar to operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11, so that the key 94 can be operated without a sense of incongruity.
[0126]
A total of twelve main keys 96 are arranged in the second area 93 in four rows in the vertical direction and three rows in the horizontal direction. The operation unit 15 of the general mobile phone 11 also has four rows of keys in the vertical direction and three rows of keys in the horizontal direction. Therefore, since the mobile phone 11 that is generally used generally has the same key arrangement, the key operation can be performed with the same feeling as operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11.
[0127]
The control device 61 includes a database that associates in advance the model numbers (for example, serial numbers) of a plurality of types of mobile phones 11 with the types of input operation functions using the function keys 95 and the main keys 96 according to the model numbers.
According to such a configuration, the control device 61 converts the operation content input by the operation of the key 94 according to the model number of the mobile phone 11 into a format of the input operation function according to the model number of the mobile phone 11. The key 94 may be operated in substantially the same manner as operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11. Therefore, the feeling of operating the key 94 is close to the feeling of operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 and is easy to operate.
[0128]
The external operation means 9 is provided on the bottom surface 22 where the window 43 is provided. Further, the notation of the surface of the function key 95 and the main key 96 is written so that the case body 2 can be read in the normal position when the case body 2 is placed on the placing surface S on the first placing means 441. Therefore, the key 94 can be operated while viewing the display on the display unit 13 through the window 43. At this time, the display of the display unit 13 visually recognized through the window 43 and the notation of the function key 95 and the main key 96 are both in the normal position, and the key 94 can be easily operated while viewing the display unit 13.
[0129]
The electronic device protective case of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0130]
In the above embodiment, the window portion 43 has been described with the configuration in which the transparent member 431 is provided in the window hole 222 formed in the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21, but the display portion of the mobile phone 11 from the outside of the case body 2. For example, the case body 2 itself may be formed of a transparent member. According to such a configuration, since it is not necessary to provide the window 43, the manufacturing process can be simplified. The size of the window 43 may be the same as the size of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 as long as at least the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 is visible from the outside of the case body 2.
[0131]
The configuration of the sealing means includes a rubber 421 as an elastic member, a lock plate 422 and a locking claw 424 that are fixed in a state where the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are combined, but are not limited thereto. Other configurations may be used. For example, the case main body 21 and the lid 31 may be sealed with a vinyl tape so as to surround the opening 24.
[0132]
The case body 21 and the lid body 31 are connected by a hinge 41. However, the connection means for connecting the case body 21 and the lid body 31 is not limited to the hinge 41, and various connection mechanisms can be used. Further, the case body 21 and the lid body 31 may not be connected, and the lid body 31 may be separated from the case body 21.
[0133]
In the present embodiment, the legs as the first placement means 441 are formed longer than the distance from the hinge 41 to the placement surface S, but may be the same as the distance from the hinge 41 to the placement surface S. Good. In this case, the hinge 41 itself can also function as a leg. Therefore, the leg configuration can be simplified. Further, the number of legs as the first mounting means 441 is not limited to four, and the shape may not be a columnar shape but may be a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
[0134]
In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 65 supplies power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61, but the power of the power supply unit 65 may be further supplied to the acoustic device 71. Alternatively, the power of the power supply unit 65 may be supplied to the control device 61. The battery 66 housed in the power supply unit 65 may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. In the case of a secondary battery, the secondary battery may be replaced, and the case body 2 may be provided with a function for charging the secondary battery. The shape of the battery 66 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be rectangular or button-shaped.
[0135]
In the present embodiment, the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 are not liquid-tightly protected when the storage space 5 is communicated with the outside, but the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 are liquid-tightly protected. Also good. For example, the joint between the partition member 8 and the case main body 21 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner, and the connector hole cable 693 is provided in the communication hole 85 so that the connector terminal cable 693 can be pulled out and liquid-tightly sealed. A lid or the like that can be opened and closed and sealed in a liquid-tight manner may be provided. According to such a configuration, even if water or the like enters the storage space 5, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as damage to the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65.
[0136]
In the present embodiment, the control device 61 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a longitudinal direction, but is not limited thereto, and may be an ellipse when viewed in plan as long as the shape is long, for example. . Here, the long and narrow shape means a shape having a longitudinal direction in at least one direction and a maximum width in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction being shorter than the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, it may be a spherical shape, a star shape, a star shape, a heart shape, or a shape representing various characters.
[0137]
As a configuration for operating the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 from the outside of the case body 2, for example, the entire case body 2 may be formed of a soft member, and the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 is used. The position facing the operation unit 15 may be formed of a soft member. Alternatively, an external operation button as an external operation means that protrudes to the outside and corresponds to the operation button of the operation unit 15 may be provided at a position facing the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5. At this time, the external operation button may be brought into contact with the button of the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 so that the button of the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 can be pressed when the external operation button is pressed.
[0138]
In the second embodiment, the position where the external operation means 9 is provided is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 may be on the right side or the left side of the window 43. Further, the number and arrangement of the keys 94 are not limited to the above embodiment, and may be arranged in one, two, or three rows.
Further, the external operation means 9 may be removable from the case body 2.
The notation on the surface of the key 94 may be engraved in advance, or may be changed according to the type of the mobile phone 11 by the user. For example, the surface of the key 94 can be replaced, A sticker labeled with a predetermined notation may be pasted.
[0139]
The case body 2 may include a biasing unit that biases the back surface of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 so that the display unit 13 contacts the transparent member 431. According to such a configuration, since the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 is in contact with the transparent member 431, the display unit 13 can be easily seen from the outside through the window unit 43. The urging means may be, for example, a rubber or a spring that is provided on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 and urges the back surface of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11. Further, this urging means may be provided on the concave back surface of the second handle means 47, that is, on the convex tip that bulges on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 by forming the second handle means 47. . According to such a configuration, the urging means can be simply provided.
[0140]
The control device 61 outputs the output audio signal from the mobile phone 11 or the sound information of the acoustic device 71 to the speaker 68. For example, when the mobile phone 11 receives an incoming call, the control device 61 calls the speaker 68 to notify the incoming call. Sounds may be pronounced.
[0141]
The case body 2 may not be capable of accommodating the acoustic device 71 but may be capable of accommodating only the mobile phone 11.
[0142]
Furthermore, the electronic device protection case 1 may not include the speaker 68 and the microphone 62. For example, the storage space 5 in which the mobile phone 11 having the terminal mounting port 16 for outputting and inputting the output signal and the input signal is stored in a liquid-tight manner is partitioned so that the terminal can be opened and closed. The case body 2 in which the connector terminals 54 that are detachably connected may be disposed. In this case, a speaker 68 and a microphone 62 are separately prepared outside the case body 2, and an output signal from the mobile phone 11 is output to the speaker 68 through the connector terminal 54, and an input signal from the microphone 62 is received. What is necessary is just to set it as the structure input into the mobile telephone 11 through the connector terminal 54. FIG. Further, the case body 2 does not include the connector terminal 54, and includes a drawing port for pulling the connector terminal 54 into the storage space 5 as an attachment means for the connector terminal 54, and a locking means for locking the connector terminal 54. It may be. At this time, it is preferable that the inlet port is capable of drawing the connector terminal 54 and can be sealed in a liquid tight manner.
[0143]
The mobile phone 11 is not limited to a configuration in which the display unit side element 12 and the operation unit side element 13 are rotatably connected, and a mobile phone in which the display unit side element 12 and the operation unit side element 13 are integrally configured. Of course, the telephone 11 may be used.
[0144]
The electronic device stored in the storage space 5 has been described as the mobile phone 11, but is not limited to the mobile phone 11, and various electronic devices may be stored in the storage space 5 and used as an electronic device protective case. is there. For example, an electronic device that can input and output information such as a personal computer can be exemplified. At this time, it goes without saying that the functions of the output means, the input means, and the control device are appropriately changed according to the function of the electronic device.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a state in which a case body of an electronic device protection case is placed on a placement surface in a closed state as a first embodiment of an electronic device protection case according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the inside of the case body in a state where the case body of the first embodiment is opened.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
7 is a view seen from the VII direction of FIG. 2 in the first embodiment. FIG.
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an external view of a second embodiment of the electronic device protective case of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Electronic device protection case
2 Case body
5 accommodation space
6 Control space
7 acoustic space
8 Compartment member as control space protection member
9 External operation means
11 Mobile phones as electronic devices
13 Display section
15 Operation unit
16 Terminal mounting port
21 Case body
24 opening
31 lid
41 Hinge as connecting means
43 Window as transparent part
47 Second handle means constituting the handle means
51 Positioning means
54 Connector terminal as terminal
61 Controller
62 Microphone as input means
65 Power supply
66 battery
68 Speaker as output means
71 sound equipment
72 Connector pins as terminals
73 Acoustic cables as sound cables
85 Communication hole as cable outlet
421 Rubber as an elastic member
422 Lock plate as engaging means
424 Locking claw as locking means
441 First mounting means as a leg
S Placement surface

Claims (27)

A case body that divides a storage space for storing an electronic device therein so as to be openable and closable;
Output means provided in the case body and outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body;
An input means for inputting an input signal to the electronic device provided on the case body facing the outside of the case body;
An electronic device protective case characterized by comprising :
The case body has a case body having an opening communicating with the housing space and allowing the electronic device to be taken in and out;
A lid that closes the opening so as to be openable and divides the housing space with the case body;
Sealing means for sealing the housing space in a liquid-tight manner,
The case body is provided on a surface opposite to a mounting surface on which the case body is placed, and the case body and the lid are in a state in which the lid body pivots with respect to the case body to open and close the opening. Connecting means for connecting the body;
And a leg projecting with a length equal to or longer than a distance from a surface facing the placement surface on which the case body is placed to a position close to the placement surface of the connecting means.
Protective case for electronic equipment . A case body that divides a storage space for storing an electronic device therein so as to be openable and closable;
Output means provided in the case body and outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body;
An input means for inputting an input signal to the electronic device provided on the case body facing the outside of the case body;
An electronic device protective case characterized by comprising :
The case body includes concave handle means that are positioned above the center of gravity and open toward the side in a state where the case body is placed on the placement surface,
The handle means is provided on the back surface of the electronic device housed in the storage space, and is disposed at a tip position of the electronic device at a tip position that bulges inside the lid on the opposite side to the opening direction of the handle means. A biasing means for biasing the back surface was provided.
Protective case for electronic equipment . A case body that divides a storage space for storing an electronic device therein so as to be openable and closable;
Output means provided in the case body and outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body;
An input means for inputting an input signal to the electronic device provided on the case body facing the outside of the case body;
An electronic device protective case characterized by comprising :
The case body includes an acoustic space for housing an acoustic device,
Control means for controlling the output signal of the acoustic device so as not to affect the output signal of the electronic device when the electronic device is operating
Protective case for electronic equipment . The electronic device protective case according to claim 1 ,
The sealing means is provided in at least one of the case body and the lid, and surrounds the periphery of the opening when the opening is closed by the lid, and the case body and the lid An elastic member sandwiched between the body and elastically deformed;
Engagement means provided on at least one of the case body and the lid;
Locking means provided on at least one of the case main body and the lid body so as to detachably engage the engagement means and maintain the state where the opening is closed by the lid body. A protective case for electronic equipment. The electronic device protective case according to claim 1 or 4 ,
The case body includes a concave handle means that is positioned above the center of gravity and opened toward the side in a state where the case body is placed on the placement surface. . The electronic device protective case according to claim 5 ,
The handle means is provided on a back surface of the electronic device housed in the housing space, and is disposed at a tip position of the electronic device at a tip position bulging inside the lid on the opposite side to the opening direction of the handle means. An electronic device protective case characterized in that a biasing means for biasing the back surface is provided. An electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 ,
The case body includes an acoustic space for housing an acoustic device. The electronic device protective case according to claim 7 ,
An electronic device protective case comprising control means for controlling an output signal of the acoustic device so as not to affect the output signal of the electronic device when the electronic device is operating. An electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 3, 7, and 8 ,
The output means outputs the output signal of the electronic device and the output signal of the acoustic device to the outside. An electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 3, 7, 8, and 9 ,
At least one of the control device that includes a cable having a terminal at a distal end thereof that is detachably electrically connected to the acoustic device, and that controls an output signal and an input signal; and the electronic device and the control device A power supply unit that houses a battery that supplies power to the battery so that it can be taken in and out, and at least one of the power supply unit,
The case body includes a control space protection member that divides and separates a control space that houses at least one of the control device and the power supply unit from the housing space so that the battery can be inserted into and removed from the power source unit.
A connecting means for connecting the case body and the lid,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the control space protection member is provided with a cable outlet near the connecting means for drawing the cable from the control space. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 10 ,
When the electronic device having a display unit for displaying information is stored in the storage space, the case body includes the display unit of the electronic device in which at least a part is stored in the storage space. An electronic device protective case characterized in that it is visible from the outside. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
The case body includes a transparent portion that allows the display section to be visually recognized from the outside of the case body at a position facing at least a display section that displays information of the electronic device stored in the storage space. Electronic device protective case. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The case body is provided with positioning means for positioning and fixing the electronic device in the storage space. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The case body has a transparent portion that allows the display section to be visually recognized from the outside of the case body at a position facing at least a display section that displays information of the electronic device stored in the storage space.
Positioning means for positioning and fixing the electronic device in the storage space at a position where the display portion faces the transparent portion. An electronic device protection case, comprising: The electronic device protection case according to any one of claims 1 to 14 ,
The case body has a transparent portion that allows the display section to be visually recognized from the outside of the case body at a position facing at least a display section that displays information of the electronic device stored in the storage space.
An electronic device protective case, comprising: an urging unit that urges the back side of the display unit in a state where the display unit of the electronic device faces the transparent unit. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 15 ,
It comprises at least one of a control device that controls the output signal and the input signal, and a power supply unit that supplies power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device. Electronic device protective case. The electronic device protective case according to claim 16 ,
The case body includes a partition member that separates and partitions a control space that houses at least one of the control device and the power supply unit from the electronic device. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 15 ,
A control device for controlling the output signal and the input signal;
A power supply unit that supplies power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device and accommodates a battery in a removable manner; and
The case body includes a control space protection member that divides and separates a control space for housing at least one of the control device and the power source unit from the housing space so that the battery can be inserted into and removed from the power source unit. Protective case for electronic equipment. The electronic device protective case according to claim 18 ,
The control space protection member partitions the control space in a liquid-tight manner. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 19 ,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the output means is disposed on a surface side opposite to a placement surface on which the case body is placed from a position of a center of gravity of the case body. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 20 ,
The case body is formed so that the operation unit of the electronic device can be input from the outside of the case body when the electronic device having an operation unit for setting operation contents by input operation is stored in the storage space. Protective case for electronic equipment. The electronic device protective case according to claim 21 ,
The case body includes a soft member that enables an input operation of the operation unit from the outside of the case body at least at a position facing the operation unit of the electronic device stored in the storage space. A protective case for electronic equipment. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 20 ,
The case body is provided with an external operation means provided so as to be operable facing the outside,
And an operation transmitting means for transmitting the operation content as an input operation for setting and inputting the operation content to an electronic device in which the operation content is stored and input by the input operation. Electronic device protective case. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 23 ,
The case body can be attached to and detached from the terminal mounting port at a position facing the terminal mounting port when an electronic device having a terminal mounting port for outputting and outputting the output signal and the input signal is stored in the storage space. An electronic device protective case characterized by the fact that the terminal to be connected to is arranged. The electronic device protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 24 ,
The electronic device has an elongated shape,
Comprising an elongated control device for controlling the output signal and the input signal;
The case body arranges the electronic device and the control device in a state where their longitudinal directions are substantially parallel to each other. The electronic device protective case according to claim 25 ,
Comprising an elongated power supply for supplying power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device;
The case body is characterized in that the power supply unit, the control device, and the electronic device are arranged in a state where longitudinal directions thereof are substantially parallel to each other and the electronic device is located between the power supply unit and the control device. Electronic device protective case. The electronic device protective case according to claim 26 ,
The power supply unit, the electronic equipment protection cases were characterized substantially by parallel accommodated in the lengthwise direction of the longitudinal direction of the electronic device and the control device of the battery having a longitudinal direction.

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