KR200409208Y1 - Casing For Notebook Computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The casing device and method for a notebook computer of the present invention is directed to providing a notebook computer casing in which appearance and external characteristics can be changed by a user. The casing device for a notebook computer includes a main body and at least one decorative piece which can be fixed to the main body at random and detachable from the main body. The main body may include a slot provided on the rim and a first fixing part installed in the slot, and at least one decorative piece including the first coupling part may be fixed at a position of the first fixing part. The decorative piece will be fixed on the body to act as a shock absorber to protect the computer against impact damage while changing the appearance and external features of the computer.

Casing, decorative piece for notebook computer

Description

Casing for Notebook Computer

1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an exploded view of the decorative piece of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a cross-sectional view of the first decorative piece used in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a cross sectional view of a fixing slot designed in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

5 is an enlarged view of a second decorative piece used in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

6A is an exploded view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of A as shown in FIG. 6A;

7 is an enlarged view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a plan view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a cross sectional view of the sliding fixture, in the left first position, used in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention; And

10 is a cross sectional view of the sliding fixture in the second right position used in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of symbols on the main parts of the drawings *

10: notebook computer 12, 16: body

14: decoration piece 20,60: first slot

20a: first fixing part 22, 62: second slot

22a: second fixing portion 24: connecting slot

40, 80: first decorative piece 40a, 80a: first engaging portion

42,82: second decorative piece 42a, 82a: second engaging portion

42b, 82b: decorative piece fixing part 64: sliding fixing device

64a: spring 64b: body fixing part

The present invention relates to a casing for use in a notebook computer, and more particularly to a casing in which the appearance and external characteristics of the notebook computer can be changed by the user.

Most notebook computer casing manufacturers often have patterns, marks, etc. that are embossed or engraved on the casing to distinguish them from other manufacturers and make them more visually appealing.

However, no matter how cool the exterior design of the casing, the pleasure of seeing a nice new design soon gets tired of getting used to it every day. In addition, the uniform nature of casings manufactured at the factory makes it impossible for a user to distinguish his computer from someone else's computer of the same model.

Some owners use stickers to distinguish, decorate or personalize their computers. However, the stickers soon lose their luster and appeal and even become cumbersome as the stickers wear out and leave residual adhesive on the surface of the casing.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a notebook computer casing that the appearance and external features can be changed anytime, anywhere.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a notebook computer casing in which an external decoration can be easily changed / replaced.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a user with a notebook computer casing whose outer decoration can be used as a shock absorber to protect the computer against impact damage.

To achieve the above object, the casing of the present invention has a main body and at least one decorative piece which can be fixed to the main body at random and detachable from the main body. The main body has a slot recessed on the rim, and a first fixing part is installed on an inner wall of the slot. The decorative piece has a second fixing part which can be fixed in place of the first fixing part. Further, when joined, the two fixing parts are in slots and the outer rim of the decorative piece projects out of the slots of the casing body. The design allows the user to change the appearance and external features of their notebook computer without using any tools and to protect the computer from unexpected shocks.

For a better understanding of the present invention, together with the accompanying drawings, a detailed description of some preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided.

Referring to FIG. 1, as disclosed in the present invention, the notebook computer 10 is fixed on the main body 12 and the main body 12 where two main parts are installed, that is, other electronic components such as a display screen and a keyboard. And a decorative piece 14 that can be detached from the body 12.

1 to 5, the body 12 is a rectangular object having a predetermined appropriate thickness. There is a first slot 20 on the front rim of the main body, the first fixing portion 20a is installed in the slot, the first fixing portion extends along the lateral direction of the first slot 20 Dovetail slots. In addition, a pair of second slots 22 are provided on the two side rims of the body. A second fixing part 22a is installed in each of the two second slots, and the second fixing part is a slot of a dovetail shape extending along the lateral direction of the second slot 22. A pair of connecting slots 24 are respectively located between the first slot 20 and the second slot 22 and have a rectangular cross section and are formed on two outer edges of the body 12.

1 to 5, the decorative piece 14 has a first decorative piece 40 and two second decorative pieces 42. The first decorative piece 40 has a predetermined length, and the two rims of the first decorative piece are bent to the outside and the inside thereof can be combined with the first fixing part 20a in the shape of a dovetail slot. The first coupling portion 40a is formed. The second decorative piece 42 is approximately L-shaped, and the two rims of the second decorative piece are also curved outwardly. On the inner side of the second decorative piece 42, a second engagement portion 42a in the form of a dovetail facing the side rim of the main body 12 and a decorative piece fixing portion 42b are formed, and the decorative piece fixing portion is the main body. It is a protruding column with one end in an annular shape facing the front rim of (12).

Referring again to FIGS. 1 to 5, in assembly, the user firstly checks at one end of the connecting slot 24 such that the inner surface of the first decorative piece 40 covers the entire area of the first slot 20. Pushing the first decorative piece 40 into the first slot 20 so that the first engagement portion 40a is completely fixed to the first fixing portion 20a; The user can then place the body such that each second engagement portion 42a is firmly secured to each second fixing portion 22a and each second decorative piece 42 completely covers each second slot 22. The two second decorative pieces 42 are pushed into the corresponding second slots 22 from both ends of the front rim of (12). Thus, the fixing portion 42b of the decorative piece is firmly fixed to the connecting slot 24 of the main body 12, so that the first decorative piece 40 is firmly fixed in place.

Referring to FIG. 6A, there is shown another method in which the decorative piece 18 is fixed on the body 16 of the notebook computer 10.

6A to 10, a first slot 60 is formed in the main body 16 to surround four surfaces of the main body 16. A pair of second slots 62 are installed at two rear sides of the main body 16. A pair of sliding fasteners 64 pushed by the spring 64a can move between the left first position and the right second position and are respectively installed in the corresponding second slots 62. Each sliding fixing device 64 is formed with a ring-shaped main body fixing part 64b.

6A to 10, the decorative piece 18 includes one first decorative piece 80 and two second decorative pieces 82. The first decorative piece 80 has a predetermined length with ring-shaped first fixing portions 80a formed at each end. The second decorative piece 82 is approximately U shaped and extends along the front, side and rear rims of the body 16 when secured on the body 16. Inside the end of the portion facing the front rim of the main body 16, a second coupling portion 82a in the form of a column is formed. And on the inner side of the part which faces the rear rim of the main body 16, the decorative piece fixing part 82b of the shape similar to the protruding pillar which has an engaging button end part is formed.

Referring again to FIGS. 6A-10, upon assembly, the user first pushes the first decorative piece 80 into the first slot 60 in a position facing the front rim of the body 16. Then, the user pushes the second engaging portion 82a on each second decorative piece 82 into the corresponding first fixing portion 80a. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the second decorative piece 82 is pivoted using each second engaging portion 82a as a pivot to correspond to each of the decorative piece fixing portions 82b in the corresponding second slot. It is located at 62, and the edge of the main body fixing part 64b is held in the left first position by the ring, and is fixed and held by the tension force of the spring 64a.

Referring again to FIGS. 6A-10, when the user wishes to change the decorative piece 18, as shown in FIG. 10, the user can push the sliding fixture 64 toward the right second position, A force is applied to the spring 64a to release the edge of the body fixing portion 64b from the end of the decorative piece fixing portion 82b. Thus, the second decorative piece 82 can be separated from the main body 16, so that both ends of the first decorative piece 80 are freed, so that the user can easily use the finger for the first decorative piece 80 by using a finger. I can take it out.

6A to 10 again, in the above-described embodiment, although the first slot 60 is formed to surround the rim of the main body 16, the width of the first slot 60 is actually the main body ( It may extend to the face or bottom of 16 or, instead, the first slot 60 may be located on the face or bottom of the body 16. Even without the design of the first slot 60, the body connecting slot 24 and the decorative piece fixing portion 42b and the like shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 can be applied on the outer rim of the body 16. As disclosed in the present invention, all of these can achieve the object of changing the external characteristics of the notebook computer by means of an easy removable decorative piece 18 and are therefore considered to belong to the same technical means as disclosed by the present invention. Should be.

1 to 6A, as described in the above embodiment of the present invention, the main bodies 12 and 16 are part of a notebook computer that can be placed on a desk surface with the keyboard as the main. In practice, however, the same structure can be applied to the part of a notebook that is primarily screened and can be flipped open.

In summary, the configuration of the present invention, as described above, allows the user to change the appearance and external features of the notebook computer without using any tools. Also, as shown in Figs. 1 and 6A, the decorative pieces 14 and 18 can be used in a variety of colors, patterns and shapes even with logos in the initials of the names and their names, so that the user can use the Differentiating the same computer can be a strong enough motivation to motivate a customer's purchasing decision.

The invention is disclosed as the preferred embodiment described above, but the above description is by no means intended to limit the scope of the invention. As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, the above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention are illustrative rather than illustrative of the scope of the present invention. It is intended that the present invention cover various modifications and similar constructions included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, and the claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar structures.

Referring to the effect of the casing for a notebook computer according to the present invention described above are as follows.

First, according to the present invention, there is an advantage to provide a user with a notebook computer casing that can be easily changed / replaced by the external decoration to distinguish it from other people's notebook.

Secondly, according to the present invention, there is an advantage that the outer decorative portion can be used as a shock absorber to protect the computer against impact damage.

Claims (18)

A main body having a predetermined shape and thickness; A first fixing part installed on a rim of the main body; And And at least one decorative piece installed on the rim of the body and having a first engagement portion that can be secured in place of the first fixing portion. The method of claim 1, The main body further includes a second fixing portion, the decorative piece, A first decorative piece having a first coupling portion that can be fixed in position with the first fixing portion; And And a second decorative piece having a second engagement portion that can be secured in place of the second fixing portion. The method of claim 1, And a first slot is installed around the main body, and the first fixing part is installed in the first slot. The method of claim 3, wherein And the first fixing part is a dovetail slot along a lateral direction of the first slot. The method of claim 3, wherein And the main body is a rectangular object having a predetermined thickness, and the first slot is installed on two neighboring side surfaces of the main body. The method of claim 2, A notebook computer casing having a second slot around the body, wherein the second fixing part is installed in the second slot. The method of claim 6, And the second fixing part is a dovetail slot extending along the lateral direction of the second slot. The method of claim 6, And the body further comprises a pair of connection slots positioned between the first and second slots. The method of claim 8, And the first and second fixing parts are installed in corresponding first and second slots. A body having a predetermined shape, thickness and sliding fixture; And At least one decorative piece installed on the rim of the body and having a first engagement portion that can be secured to a position of the sliding fixture, And the sliding fixture is movable back and forth between the left first position and the right second position. The method of claim 10, The sliding fixing device further comprises a ring-shaped main body fixing portion, wherein the decorative piece fixing portion is a notebook computer casing, characterized in that the protruding pillar having a ring-shaped end. The method of claim 10, And the casing further comprises a spring positioned between the sliding fixture and the body. The method of claim 10, The decorative piece further comprises a first decorative piece and a second decorative piece capable of connecting the end to the end. The method of claim 13, The first decorative piece further has a first engaging portion, the decorative piece fixing portion is installed on the second decorative piece and a second fixing which can be used to connect with the first fixing portion on the second decorative piece. Laptop computer casing, characterized in that the addition. The method of claim 14, The first engaging portion is ring-shaped at the end of the first decorative piece, and the second engaging portion is shaped like a protruding pillar that can be installed at the end of the second decorative piece and secured to the first engaging portion. Notebook computer casing characterized in that. The method of claim 10, The main body has a notebook computer casing, characterized in that it has a first slot in which the decorative piece is installed. The method of claim 10, And the main body has a first slot therein, in which the first decorative piece is installed. The method of claim 10, The main body has a notebook computer casing, characterized in that it has a second slot in which the sliding fixing device is installed.

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