DE10041214B4 - Portable device for mobile office equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Portable device for mobile office devices,
• which is designed as a two-part housing (1, 5), wherein
• the Gehähauseunteil (1) and the upper housing part (5) each consist of a bottom plate (16, 56) with integrally formed side walls (12, 13, 14, 15, 52, 53, 54, 55), the vertically extending side walls (12 , 13, 14, 15) of the lower housing part (1) are gripped at the end faces by the side walls (52, 53, 54, 55) of the upper housing part (5) and the overlapping parts of the side walls (12, 13, 14, 15; 52, 53, 54, 55) are interconnected by latching means,
• outside of the upper housing part (5) a device of the mobile office by manual actuation of a displaceable between two positions holder (21, 22) with a recess (58) on the upper housing part (5) protruding bolt (21) and two of this ver - And unlockable, in guide slots (57) of the upper housing part (5) guided, spring-loaded holding parts (22) releasably secured in form or clamping engagement ...

Description

The The invention relates to a portable device for mobile office devices according to claim 1 and claim 6.

Such Devices are usually designed mostly as a suitcase, which already in many different forms and equipment are known. For example, these are for the mobile use of personal computers in the field to the computer-aided On-site customer service, such as for sales representatives, sales representatives, Servicereisende or other jobs is necessary.

There both the devices, mostly small computers (e.g., laptop or notebook or pen-based systems), as well as the associated peripherals on the one hand sensitive and on the other hand simply and coherently portable These devices are supposed to be in a suitcase - preferably housed in metal. These suitcases are usually very robust and whose support elements are for a Multiple of the weight of the appliances, that usually between 1 and 7 kg.

There are also suitcases known which have adapted to the device contour molding for holding the object. For example, is to secure position sensitive objects from the DE 30 02 407 A1 a suitcase is known, the case shells are each provided with a frame made of metal, with which case fittings are connected, and which is a Schalenausfütterung foam, which is adapted to be stored in the case object, namely a tennis racket, adapted (including projections in the foam) has. Specifically, it is provided for a climate-stable storage, that both frames are surrounded on all sides by the foam, which there has a profiling with a sealing lip and two parallel to each other and with the plane of the suitcase enclosing an angle bearing surfaces. Furthermore, in the foam of the case at least one open to the interior of the case open chamber for receiving a moisture-stabilizing agent is formed.

In order to record in the contour very different construction and / or machine parts and / or tools and / or bottles or similar objects, is from the DE 195 10 982 A1 a suitcase with two case halves, which are molded from thermoplastic material and each having an outer shell and an inner shell known. For this purpose, at least one of the inner shells of the suitcase on a grid of arrayed and intersecting support receptacles, which is associated with a set of support members, which are selectively used in the support receptacles. The objects can be fixed by holding elements inserted in different holding receptacles, wherein the holding elements are inserted into the holding receptacles in accordance with the contour of the building parts and / or machine parts and / or tools and / or bottles or other objects, which relates to the inner shell.

For operational storage of the operating and operating components of a personal or home computer is from the DE 85 00 180 U1 a suitcase with a base plate known. On the base plate several brackets for receiving the central unit with keypad, a tape cassette device, "joy sticks" and other small units are formed, each device is associated with a receiving space for its connection cable. The brackets and receiving spaces for the connection cables are preferably formed in the form of recesses in the base plate by the base plate is formed of a thermoformed plastic plate. The adaptation to different device contours, can be the subject of the DE 85 00 180 U1 be done by a separate support member which is placed on a corresponding bracket on the base plate. The layout of this separate mounting part for the tape cassette device - and thus the floor plan of its recording holder on the base - then correspond to the floor plan of the diskette device or the floor plan of another separate support member for the floppy disk device. The separate support parts for the floppy disk device and for the tape cassette device can be formed with the same floor plan, so that they are interchangeable in their respective holders on the base plate next to and above the central unit with keypad. In addition, the separate support member for the floppy disk device and / or the support member for the tape cassette device may have the same floor plan as the receiving unit for the central unit with the keypad, so that all of these three units or separate support parts on the base plate with each other are interchangeable. The receiving spaces for the connecting cables in the base plate and in the separate mounting parts are provided in whole or in part with removable covers. They may also be provided in the form of cross brackets for the wound cables instead or in addition to holding devices preferably. Some or all mounts in the form of recessed receptacles in the base plate and / or in the separate support members are provided on the side walls of the receptacles with clamping devices, preferably in the form of projections for clamping support of the inserted parts.

To be able to deposit in a suitcase all necessary for an order processing equipment and required accessories, is for example from the DE 91 12 987 U1 a suitcase with a arranged in the case base, preferably formed of foam rubber locking part known in which the locking part has precisely fitting recesses for receiving a notebook and a printer.

Furthermore, from the DE 42 20 051 C2 a communication briefcase, each with a suitcase base and a suitcase top, in which the case bottom has an outer shell and at least one inner shell. The first and second side wall parts of the suitcase base are formed in the operating area of the input keyboard and the mass storage unit of the small computer used to adapt to the low level of the input keyboard less high than in the remaining area, wherein the form-fitting compensation of this training with closed suitcase, the first and second side part of the suitcase shell in this area are formed accordingly, whereby the case has an asymmetric / step-like running between the base and trunk upper part closing edge. For free accessibility of the small computer, a lifting device for lifting the small computer from its operating position arrangement is provided in the case base, wherein a collective plug block is integrated into the lifting device. A collection connector strip is formed separately from the Sammelsteckblock in the case for a summarized in the case arrangement of the connection devices for external cable connections, with an access opening for access from the outside to the Sammelanschlussleiste with closed case in the case outer wall and a lockable pivotally mounted top device is provided. Finally, a device ventilation device is provided, formed from at least one ventilation duct and an associated fan, a supply air opening and an exhaust port, which can be brought to the device operation when the case is closed with the atmosphere in connection.

With regard to the adaptability of the suitcase according to the DE 42 20 051 C2 In small computer developments, the lifting device operates to lift the small computer a replaceable support member for the small computer. Thus, in a device replacement and the support member for the small computer to be replaced, whereby difficulties in its locking in the case base can be avoided. The support element may have different shapes in order to optimally adapt it to the small computer (processor) housing to be arranged thereon, with regard to a transport-safe locking. For example, this can be done in the form of a plate or angle profile but only in the form of a simple, weight-saving wire frame. To lock the small computer on the support element holding brackets are provided, which have clamping spring property. As a result, no special assembly requirement on the support element and no actual tool for handling is required. In a wire frame as a support member, the retaining clip can be snapped onto the wire frame with one of the corresponding bent ends and pushed with the other end onto the processor housing of the small computer.

Finally, holding devices are provided in the case base with it movably arranged screws for transport-safe locking of the devices, covers and accessories in the suitcase. The holding devices are two mutually perpendicular, differently long pairs of spaced-apart first and second support rails with a flat, U-profile-like cross-section and a longitudinal slot in the U-profile apex. As holding means screws are provided with a flat head, which are pushed through from below through the longitudinal slots in the support rails. With only four retaining rails all holding tasks can be solved in the case base, both in the intended small computer arrangement area as well as in the remaining Kofferunterteilbereich. Thus, the shorter support rail pair in the area of the small computer arrangement for locking in any direction can also serve to lock the cover panels, which are necessary; to cover the resulting voids. The longer pair of retaining rails can be arranged in the right-hand area of the suitcase bottom part in order to enable the transport-safe locking of a wide variety of devices, devices and cover panels there. For this purpose, with a corresponding distance between the two support rails from each other a device to reduce the mounting effort can be locked to only one retaining rail when the devices are arranged to compensate for different device height already in holding shells on different levels, arranged on the inner shell bottom support pads and between stop stamps. These devices only need to be held by a flat, strip-shaped retaining clip made of a material with spring properties in the case bottom. By means of screw sleeves, which are inserted through recesses in the retaining clips and screwed onto the screws in the longitudinal slots of the retaining rails, a release and locking by hand is possible. If the existing equipment in the case replaced with other dimensions, the new to be arranged in the case base devices all by simply moving the screws in the longitudinal slots of the support rails to adapt to the new Ge housing dimensions also be locked. If the bottom of the inner shell ribbed, so the cross sections of the ribs can be adapted to the cross sections of the first and second pair of support rails and the support rails are arranged in the ribs between the outer shell and inner shell. The longitudinal slots in the first and second pairs of support rails are aligned with longitudinal slots formed in the first and second ribs so that the support rails can be anchored in the case bottom by a suitable connection of the lower case shell outer shell and inner shell. The mutually aligned longitudinal slots in the support rails and ribs ensure that the screws held by the support rails for locking devices and panels of different dimensions are freely moved back and forth.

Finally, out of the DE 296 20 676 U1 a suitcase for receiving electronic components - in particular laptop with printer - known, in which at least one of the bottom of the case lid or -bodens spaced fixed support plate is provided. The fasteners are fastened to the support plate at any point and come with the component in form and / or clamping engagement, the laptop is clamped on the support plate against the ground. The assembly is then carried out in a first embodiment as a frame such that the carrier plate is generated in the manner of the frame with a recess whose dimensions correspond to the outer dimensions of the electrical component. Subsequently, the electronic component is inserted into the recess, whereupon it rests on the bottom of the lid or body. Preferably, an insulating or insulating layer is applied to the floor to insulate shocks as well as heat and / or noise. Thereafter, holes for fastening bolts are mounted in the frame area formed by the support plate such that any connection, input or display areas are not affected and on the other hand, a secure clamping of the components is achieved against the lid or cabinet floor. The support plate (frame) itself is held either at a groove on the side walls of the lid or the body by means of fastening elements or on a frame profile connected to the sides. In the second embodiment, the support plate as a mounting plate, eg concrete chipboard, formed on the fastening means are positioned so that a secure attachment of the laptop is achieved without the access to the laptop, such as connector assemblies, connectors, actuators, displays etc . is hindered by the fastening means. The mounting plate serves as a support for the laptop and the assembly is made such that the electronic component is placed and then determined on the mounting plate positions for mounting bolts. At these positions holes for receiving the mounting bolts are then provided. The bolts are mounted in the holes and the electronic component is inserted in the predetermined area between the fastening bolts. Now, the transversely slidable to the bolt axis heads of the fastening bolts, which have a clamping surface, tightened against the side walls of the electronic component. This can be realized, for example, via fastening bolts which have an inclined ramp surface on the head side, which interacts with an inclined ramp surface of a pressure element. The pressure element is tightened by a screw against the mounting bolt. In the pressure element, a slot is formed, so that the pressure element is displaceable transversely to the pin axis in the direction of the component. Not only a lateral displacement, but also a shift is realized down, whereby the electronic component is braced not only laterally but also against the mounting plate. Furthermore, the mounting plate has a directed to the bottom of the case lid or trunk body fold on two opposite sides. As a result, the mounting plate rests with the folds on the bottom of the case lid or body. The mounting plate is now clamped by special mounting bolts against a groove in the side walls of the lid or: body. These fastening bolts are held on the head side in the mounting plate and have an adjustable over the thread transverse to the bolt axis pivoting lever which engages in the mounting position in the groove of the side wall of the case. The attachment position and the release position of the pivot lever or the pivot arms is determined here by the fold, which have openings in the region of these predetermined fastening elements, which allow the extension to pivot in and out. Furthermore, the opening may be bounded laterally, so that the attachment position of the extension is defined by the lateral abutment of the pivot lever on the fold, where it just out transversely beyond the fold outwards and thus can engage in the groove of the side wall, while in the release position disappears under the mounting plate. When tightening these fasteners to attach the mounting plate to the case of the extension is first rotated into its attachment Stel-ment until it rests against the fold. Subsequently, the pivot lever, which is held on the bolt side by a thread of the bolt engaging inside threaded sleeve, upon rotation of the bolt moves upward until the extension rests up against the groove of the side wall of the case and thereby the mounting plate against the bottom of the case lid or Tightly clamps the body of the suitcase. Both under the Mon Day board and under the frame can be provided in the space (distance between the carrier plate / frame and case wall) also a Wänne-, sound and / or electrical insulating layer, on the one hand to keep mechanical vibrations and shocks from the electronic component and on the other hand a transfer to prevent any operating oscillations or noises of the component to the environment; In addition, the layer with respect to the mounting plate can serve as suspension when tightening the plate against the bottom of the case. At the edge of the mounting plate rubber plugs may be provided instead of or in addition to the fold, which serve as a spacer to the side wall of the case.

To ensure a shock- and vibration-damped suspension it is from the DE 298 20 834 U1 known to provide a damped and movable connection between the mounting plate and the case outer shell.

To Arretier- and the positioning, which interact with the case closed, in a particularly simple manner and also by the unskilled artisans quickly adapt to the device in the case, it is from the DE 197 07 920 C1 It is known that the locking means is adjustable with the case open in a position which detects the smallest possible device. When closing the case and contacting the locking means with the outer surface of the device, this automatically and self-holding on the appropriate position, until this position is finally locked by means of a releasable fixing device. The principle is thus essentially based on designing and arranging locking means in a case shell such that when the case is open, the locking means can first be brought into a maximum display. If one begins to close the suitcase, then the locking means contacts an outer surface of the device and adjusts itself, until the case is completely closed, in the desired and currently used device exactly corresponding position. Now the case is opened again, the locking means remains in the preset position. Subsequently, this position is finally fixed. Each locking means may be formed by a pivotable hold-down, which is articulated in the upper case shell or on an intermediate wall which is arranged on the upper case shell. Before fitting, the hold-down device is pivoted into a position when the case is open, in which it touches the outer surfaces of the device when closing the case lid, which is housed in the case lower shell. During closing of the cover shell, the hold-down is pivoted to its end position. Now the case is opened and the hold-down is fixed by means of a clamping screw. Thus, the adaptation of the locking means to the device takes place practically automatically and is therefore simple and user-friendly.

Furthermore, from the DE 42 16 127 A1 a computer known, on the one hand as a conventional laptop and on the other - by the possibility of separation of the control and display unit of the central unit - can be operated in vehicles. For this purpose, the display module is housed in a separate housing which is designed so that it can be set up or attached in the removed state and, when it is installed in the computer, forms a unit with the computer. Specifically - a holding plate is provided, which can be opened by the storage with a hinge, the display module can be easily removed from the housing cover with unfolded holding plate. The retaining plate itself can be unlocked by means of screws or snap fasteners.

Finally, out of the DE 44 11 156 A1 a suitcase known in which the PC (notebook) device and the connected printer for transport stationary and space-saving and easy to use are arranged for use. Specifically, it is provided that the printer and the PC device are detachably secured by the case on a base plate. The base plate can be fastened by means of fastened to the bottom of the case locks releasably on the bottom of the case. The printer and the PC device can be fastened to the respective base plate by means of fastening bolts. The fastening bolts, with which the devices are fixed to the base plates, have recesses which are adapted to the corners of the device housing, so that a perfect fixation by means of the bolts on the two base plates is achieved. Preferably, four bolts are provided for each device at the respective corners. The bolts may have hold-down plates attached to the upper end of the respective bolts. Through these hold-down plates, which engage in appropriate gradations at the corners of the devices, a position-safe positioning of the devices in the case interior and on the base plate in each direction is guaranteed. Additional fillers such as foams and the like. To fix the devices are not required. This leaves free space for additional office supplies and work documents.

As the above assessment of the prior art shows, differently shaped suitcases for different applications are known. In general, the case is designed such that a secure and fast attachment of the components is possible. Cases of simple design have a permanently mounted mounting plate or a permanently mounted foam plate. The more demands are made, eg ergonomic convenient operation, free accessibility of the interfaces in the installed state of the devices, cooling the devices should be as close as possible to the ambient conditions of table operation, the more complex and therefore more expensive the suitcase itself. Should an exchange of installed against advanced or even novel devices of the same or related Device class of appropriate magnitude be made, it is also an adaptation to electronic components with different dimensions and thus a corresponding design of the attachment required. This is particularly important because both the computer industry and the accessory industry are considered to be highly advanced, development-friendly industries that are quick to pick up on improvements and simplifications and put them into action.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a portable device for devices one mobile offices to design such that the commissioning and replacement one installed against another developed device of another Dimensions can also be made by an untrained user can that, despite being adaptable to different applications the manufacturing and assembly costs increase significantly.

• • welche als zweiteiliges Gehäuse ausgestaltet ist, wobei
• • das Gehäuseunterteil und das Gehäuseoberteil aus je einer Bodenplatte mit angeformten Seitenwänden bestehen, die sich senkrecht erstreckenden Seitenwände des Gehäuseunterteils an den Stirnseiten von den Seitenwänden des Gehäuseoberteils umgriffen werden und die sich überlappenden Teile der Seitenwände durch Rastmittel mitteinander verbunden sind,
• • außen am Gehäuseoberteil ein Gerät des mobilen Büros durch manuelle Betatigung einer zwischen zwei Positionen verschiebbaren Halterung mit einem durch eine Aussparung über- das Gehäuseoberteil herausragenden Riegel und zwei von diesem ver- und entriegelbare, in Führungsschlitzen des Gehäuseoberteils geführte, federbelastete Halteteile in Form- oder Klemmeingriff lösbar befestigt ist,
• • durch Ausnehmungen im Gehäuseoberteil herausgeführte Kabel mit den Anschlussanordnungen eines Laptops steckbar verbunden sind, und
• • die Seitenwände des Gehäuseunterteils Buchsen zum Anschluss von Zubehör und einen Haltegriff

gemäß Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a portable device for mobile office devices,

• • which is designed as a two-part housing, wherein
• • the lower housing part and the upper housing part each consist of a base plate with molded-on side walls, the vertically extending side walls of the housing lower part are gripped at the end sides by the side walls of the housing upper part and the overlapping parts of the side walls are connected to one another by latching means,
• On the outside of the upper housing part, a device of the mobile office by manual actuation of a movable between two positions bracket with a recess through the housing upper part outstanding latch and two of this ver- and unlockable, guided in guide slots of the upper housing part, spring-loaded holding parts in form or Clamping engagement is releasably attached,
• • Cables routed through recesses in the top of the housing are pluggably connected to the connection arrangements of a laptop, and
• • the side walls of the housing base sockets for connecting accessories and a handle

solved according to claim 1.

The inventive device has the advantage of being surprising simple way both a transport-safe hold of the electrical equipment guaranteed is, as well as their attachment, connection and commissioning by a untrained Allows users becomes. Furthermore, it is advantageous that all interfaces in the built-in Condition of the devices freely accessible are and that the cooling the devices is similar to the ambient conditions of the table operation. In case of a change the dimensions of the two-part housing need only the dimensions the shaped sidewalls are changed. Manufacturing technology, the spring-elastic effect during assembly Bracing the overlapping Supporting side parts out; In addition, it is advantageous that no sharp edges arise. A wedge-shaped casing allows an ergonomically favorable Operation of the keyboard by the user without the installation costs increase, because only two parts with each other by positive or non-positive means need to be connected. Preferably, the assembly is carried out by locking the two parts, where the elastic tension of the overlapping Supporting side parts effect. After all is advantageous that the bracket manufacturing technology and also is easy to handle during assembly and that the additional Costs (even in the case of an exchange) for this low is.

• • welche als Handkoffer, bestehend aus einem Kofferdeckel und einem Kofferboden mit einer im Abstand zum Kofferboden gelagerten Montageplatte ausgestaltet ist, wobei
• • in parallel zueinander verlaufenden Führungsschlitzen der Montageplatte verschiebbare Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen sind, welche auf der Montageplatte angeordnete Geräte und/oder Zubehör in Form- und/oder Klemmeingriff halten, wobei die Einstellung der Befestigungsmittel von der Unterseite der Montageplatte erfolgt,
• • die Montageplatte schwenkbar gelagert und durch Rastmittel in einer Schließstellung an der Kofferschale festgelegt ist,
• • die Montageplatte mindestens einen in Griffweite zu den Rastmitteln angeordneten Durchgriff zum Hochziehen der Montageplatte auf weist,

gemäß Patentanspruch 6 gelöst.Furthermore, this object is achieved by a portable device for mobile office devices,

• • Which is designed as a suitcase, consisting of a trunk lid and a case bottom with a mounted at a distance from the bottom of the case mounting plate, wherein
• • in mutually parallel guide slots of the mounting plate slidable fastening means are provided, which hold arranged on the mounting plate devices and / or accessories in form and / or clamping engagement, wherein the setting of the fastening means takes place from the underside of the mounting plate,
• • the mounting plate is pivotally mounted and fixed by latching means in a closed position on the case shell,
• • the mounting plate has at least one arranged within reach of the locking means through-handle for pulling up the mounting plate,

solved according to claim 6.

With the invention it is achieved that the fixedly mounted on the mounting plate devices (such as notebook and printer) through the outer shell of the suitcase are fully protected against mechanical stresses acting on the outside of the case. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the fastening means and the interfaces are freely accessible, so that connection and commissioning by an inexperienced user and ergonomic operation is enabled. The pivoting of the latchable mounting plate is easy to handle, with a release in the mounting plate can be provided to release the latch.

Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

In Further development of the invention is, according to claim 2, the and unlocking so inevitably designed that this can only be done if both holding parts are in the same position.

These Development of the invention has the advantage that both a safe guidance the latch and the spring-loaded holding parts as well as a supporting inevitability for the User when solving the holding parts is achievable.

at a preferred embodiment of the invention are, according to claim 3, in the housing interior on the bottom plate of the housing base Accumulator and at least one module and / or an assembly stored, which either hardwired or by means of plug-in connections with each other and are electrically connected to the laptop.

These Embodiment of the invention has the word part that the user only the lead out of the portable device connection cable must connect with the first commissioning of the laptop and that this afterwards for the transport or do not have to make a new connection when using it.

In Further development of the invention is, according to claim 4, an additional Connection box over a multipolar connector with the device electric and mechanically connected, acting on the connector personnel from the side walls be caught and where about this Plug in an external printer, an external monitor, one External mouse and / or keyboard and a LAN connection are led out.

These Development of the invention has the advantage that these both for the Field service as also for the office staff with easy-to-handle adaptability designed for the home office, which allows the user to in the simplest way to operate the device in this environment.

Preferably is, according to claim 5, provide the underside of the bottom plate with a soft coating or on the bottom of the bottom plate rubber feet are arranged.

Thereby can the device of the invention on the one hand be placed directly on scratch-sensitive surfaces, on the other hand be damped during transport shocks accordingly.

at a preferred embodiment of the invention are, according to claim 7, trunk lid and bottom of the case detachably connected and next to the mounting plate is a laterally adjacent and off the bottom of the case pivotally mounted support plate arranged.

These Embodiment of the invention has the advantage that with a Handle the trunk lid removed or a pivoting be performed can, so an ergonomically favorable Operation and free accessibility the interfaces in the installed state of the devices is made possible.

In Development of the invention are, according to claim 8, in the space Below the mounting plate holding means for accessories arranged.

These Development of the invention has the advantage that both the housing spaces for the connection cables, Modu1e, accumulator or the like through the mounting plate as a whole or partially provided with a cover as well as on the Bottom of the mounting plate easy to mount holding devices for example, in the form of overarching Brackets for the connecting cables, modules, etc. can be arranged.

Finally, according to claim 9, the accessories attached to the support plate by Velcro fasteners and the support plate is over a substantially plate-shaped Intermediate profile fixed to the case shell.

A Such support plate is inexpensive can be produced and released or Close the attachment is in case of replacement or commissioning also for an inexperienced User easy to handle.

The portable device according to the invention has the advantage that it is suitable for both the field service and for office staff with easy-to-handle adaptability to the home office. In a surprisingly simple manner, both a transport-safe hold of the electrical equipment is guaranteed, as well as their attachment, connection and commissioning by an untrained user allows. Furthermore, it is advantageous that all interfaces in the built-in the devices are freely accessible, that the usual frequent closing and opening of the connectors is avoided and that the cooling of the devices is similar to the ambient conditions of the table operation.

Further Advantages and details can be found in the following description two preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawing. In the Drawing shows:

1 an oblique view of a first embodiment and

2a a second embodiment of the portable device according to the invention and

2 B the second embodiment according to 2a with a support plate pivoted out of the bottom of the case for the accessories of a mobile office in a perspective view,

3 the top view of the lower housing part of the first embodiment before the bending process and

4 the upper housing part of the first embodiment in plan view and side view,

5a the cover of the cable glands in the upper housing part and

5b the bracket for this purpose of the first embodiment in each case

Top view and side view and before and after the bending process, respectively,

6 for the first embodiment, an embodiment of a sliding support for a laptop in side view and

7 a holding part for the holder after 6 the first embodiment in plan view and side view before and after the bending process,

8th an embodiment of a housing body of a laterally mountable connection box for a mobile office in plan view and side view and before and after the bending process and

9 a cover for the housing body after 8th in plan view and side view and before and after the bending process,

10 the mounting plate of the second embodiment in plan and side view,

11 the intermediate profile of the second embodiment in plan and side view,

12 the support plate of the second embodiment in plan and side view and before and after the bending process,

13a and 13b the plan view of parts of the pivot mechanism for the support plate after 12 .

14 for the second embodiment, an insertable into the space between the mounting plate and the bottom of the case insert for receiving accessories and

15 for the second embodiment, a bracket attached to the suitcase body for snap locking the mounting plate in plan view and side view before and after the bending process.

1 shows an oblique view of a first embodiment of the portable device according to the invention for receiving and holding devices and / or accessories of a mobile office and the 2 to 9 show details of this. 2a . 2 B and 10 to 15 show the perspective view of a second embodiment and details thereof.

At the in 1 illustrated embodiment, the portable device has a two-part housing 1 . 5 on the housing lower part 1 (please refer 3 wherein the bending lines are shown as a fine line and in the edge region bores, for example, are provided for screw means) and the upper housing part 5 (please refer 4 ) each consist of a base plate 16 . 56 with molded side walls 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ; 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 , wherein the vertically extending side walls 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 of the housing base 1 on the front sides of the side walls 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 of the upper housing part 5 be seized. The overlapping sidewalls 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ; 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 the wedge-shaped housing are preferably connected to each other by positive or non-positive means. The side walls 12 and 15 of the housing base 1 wear bushes 17 for connecting accessories and the side wall 14 a socket 91 for connecting a connection box (see 8th baseplate 81 and 9 cover 82 ) and a handle, not shown in the drawing; preferably on the rear side wall 15 ,

Outside on the upper housing part 5 is a device, preferably a laptop, by means of a holder ( 21 . 22 ) releasably secured. Through recesses 51 in the upper housing part 5 led out cables are pluggable with the connection arrangements of the laptop ver prevented. In the 1 illustrated recess 51 (in the bottom plate 56 in the middle on the left side) can be covered with an edge protection to protect the cable. In the 4 recesses shown 51 in the rear edge area of the floor slab 56 be from a cover 3 (please refer 5a , wherein the bending lines of the formed on the plate side parts are shown as a fine line and in the side parts of the cover 3 at least two holes, for example, provided for screw means are covered), wherein the connecting cable through at least one recess 31 are led out of the interior of the device. The attachment of the cover 3 done by means of L-shaped holder 4 on the upper part of the housing 5 (please refer 5b , wherein the bending lines are shown as a fine line and holes are provided on the leg, for example, for screw means).

The laptop is powered by manual actuation of the sliding between two positions bracket ( 21 . 22 ) releasably secured in form or clamping engagement. For this purpose, the holder has a over the upper housing part 5 outstanding and in their recess 58 guided bolt with handle 21 (please refer 6 ) and from this lockable and unlockable, in guide slots 57 of the upper housing part 5 Guided, spring-loaded holding parts 22 (please refer 7 ), on. Locking and unlocking are inevitably designed, ie only if both holding parts 22 are in the same position.

The laptop is mounted on the device so that both components together form a transportable unit. The removal of the laptop can be designed according to the requirements of the customer so that it is possible only with a special tool. Due to the wedge shape is the housing 1 . 5 ergonomically shaped. To connect all laptop connections including a PCMCIA connection to the device, the lines are completely and protected against external damage inside the device out.

Inside the device are, for example, a smart card reader, a data encryption unit for cryptizing the data to be transmitted, a power supply for the laptop, the data encryption unit and a printer, and an ISDN adapter and a connection board for a connection box ( 81 . 82 ). As a result of the integration of the PCMCIA card and the ISDN connection adapter, the ISDN data is always routed via the encryption unit. On the device the following interfaces of the laptop and PCMCIA cards are led out: LAN (twisted pair), ISDN (RJ45), Mouse (PS2), as well as printer and power supply. The connections are hard-wired and strain-relieved. As a result, wear, caused by the usual frequent closing and opening of the connectors on the laptop but also on the failure-prone connector plugs of PCMCIA cards avoided.

For mobile use, a printer with built-in Ni-MH battery can preferably be used. The connection of the printer to the device is made for easy handling by a special cable that combines both the data lines and the power supply lines. The printer battery can be charged via the integrated electronics in the device. To supply this electronics, a compact external power supply with a capacity of about 70 W is provided. The efficiency of the power supply is over 80%. This will cause excessive heating in the housing 1 . 5 avoided. For information about the power supply of the device according to the invention, for example, light-emitting diodes can be provided which indicate the state of charge and / or the charging process and / or whether an external power supply unit is connected; Furthermore, LEDs can be provided for operation and error indication.

The underside of the bottom plate 16 of the housing base 1 is to protect table tops and to ensure a non-slip stand provided with a soft coating, alternatively rubber feet can be arranged here.

• • Vorrichtung mit Laptop,
• • Drucker,
• • externes Netzteil,
• • Druckerpapier und
• • ein schmaler DIN A4-Ordner.

For mobile use, a bag can be provided in which space for the following components:

• • device with laptop,
• • printer,
• • external power supply,
• • Printer paper and
• • a narrow DIN A4 folder.

In addition, there are compartments for writing materials and business cards. If required, a standard carrying strap can be attached to the bag. For carrying or removing from the bag is on a side wall of the housing base 1 , preferably on the back, the handle attached.

• • LAN,
• • externer Monitor,
• • externe Maus (PS2),
• • externe Tastatur (PS2),
• • externer Drucker und
• • ISDN-Anschluß.

The portable device according to the invention meets requirements in terms of an extremely compact design and an elegant design alike and is designed for both the field and the office with easily manageable adaptability to the home office. For this purpose, a connection box ( 81 . 82 ), which allows the user to easily operate the device in this environment. The housing of the junction box is made in two parts and has a base plate 81 and a lid 82 on. Base plate .81 and cover 82 are to Ver Simplification of production in the same way as the lower housing part 1 and housing top 5 configured and mounted the device (see 8th and 9 , wherein the bending lines are shown as a fine line and in the edge region holes, for example, are provided for screw means). The connection between the connection box ( 81 . 82 ) and device takes place for example via a 240-pin connector ( 91 . 92 ), wherein on the connector ( 91 . 92 ) acting forces are absorbed by the side walls. The following interfaces are connected via this connector ( 91 . 92 ) led out:

• • LAN,
• • external monitor,
• External mouse (PS2),
• External keyboard (PS2),
• • external printer and
• • ISDN connection.

As 2a such as 2 B and 10 to 15 show is in the second embodiment of the portable device according to the invention, this designed as a suitcase with a mounted at a distance from the bottom of the case KB mounting plate M. In Füliningsschlitzen F of the mounting plate M sliding fasteners B are provided, which hold on the mounting plate M arranged devices and / or accessories in form and / or clamping engagement (see 10 : Mounting plate. M). The electrical connection between the device and accessories can be done via cable, which are led out through a recess A of the mounting plate M. The mounting plate M is pivotally mounted (for example via a hinge) and can be fixed by latching means in a closed position on the case shell K. For this purpose, a bracket H is provided (see 15 ), which carries for example at least one mounting plate M by cross-latching hook. To adjust the fastening means B, the mounting plate M after unlocking at the passage D pulled up (latching hook and penetration D for one-handed operation are within reach) and are pivoted about the hinge, so that now conveniently the setting of the fasteners B (thumbscrew o. The like. ) can be done from the bottom of the mounting plate M.

The case lid (not shown in the drawing) and the bottom of the case KB are detachably connected to each other (for example by means of on / aushängbarer tab-pin connection). In addition to the mounting plate M is a pivotable out of the Koferboden KB out support plate T (see 12 , wherein the bending lines are shown as a fine line) arranged. The accessories can be added between raised side parts of the support plate T and attached to this by Velcro. For the guidance of the support plate T during pivoting in a preferably horizontal direction, a recess TV is provided. The cable connection of the accessory, for example a printer, is carried out by means of the recess TA guided cable. The support plate T, locking lever V (see 13b , where the bending line is shown as a fine line) and associated pad U (see 13a , wherein the support plate T corresponding recesses UA or Führumsgsschlitz UF are provided for the locking lever V) of the pivot mechanism are connected via a substantially plate-shaped intermediate profile Z (see 11 ) is fixed to the case K. The locking lever V may be spring-loaded, said audible struck by the slide guide KF in the end position of the slide guide KF. The intermediate profile Z may have in the upper area next to the support plate T sockets for connecting the power cord or accessories such as a radio modem or the like.

In the space below the mounting plate M holding means are arranged, for example, for accessories; for example in the form of an insert E (see 14 with pockets or quilted rubber band for connection cable, battery or the like

The equipment Can have elastic frame or holding means (spring clips, Gum Mibbons) are attached, the Holder can be pivoted or folded up (for example, from ergonomic Establish) be configured, it can be provided a shock and vibration damped suspension be fixed to the mounting plate fixed devices (for example Notebook and printer) through the muted and movable connection to the outer shell full against mechanical Loads from the outside, Protected against the case and suitcase lid and case bottom can be used for water-dust protection have a special seal with sealing ring or sealing lip.

Claims (12)

Portable device for mobile office devices, which is a two-part housing ( 1 . 5 ), wherein • the Gehähauseunteil ( 1 ) and the upper housing part ( 5 ) each from a bottom plate ( 16 . 56 ) with molded side walls ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ; 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 ), the vertically extending side walls ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) of the lower housing part ( 1 ) at the end faces of the side walls ( 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 ) of the upper housing part ( 5 ) and the overlapping parts of the side walls ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ; 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 ) are interconnected by latching means, • outside the housing upper part ( 5 ) a device of the mobile office by manual operation of an intermediate two positions sliding bracket ( 21 . 22 ) with a through a recess ( 58 ) over the upper housing part ( 5 ) outstanding bolt ( 21 ) and two of these lockable and unlockable, in guide slots ( 57 ) of the upper housing part ( 5 ) guided, spring-loaded holding parts ( 22 ) is releasably secured in form or clamping engagement, • by recesses ( 51 ) in the upper housing part ( 5 ) lead-out cables are pluggable connected to the connection arrangements of a laptop and 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) of the lower housing part ( 1 ) Carry sockets for connecting accessories and a handle. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking and unlocking is designed so inevitably that this can only take place when both holding parts ( 22 ) are in the same position. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that in the housing interior to the bottom plate ( 16 ) of the lower housing part ( 1 ) An accumulator and at least one module and / or an assembly are stored, which are either hardwired or electrically connected by means of plug-in connections and with the laptop. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional connection box ( 81 . 82 ) via a multi-pin connector ( 91 . 92 ) is electrically and mechanically connected to the device, wherein on the connector ( 91 . 92 ) acting forces are absorbed by the side walls and wherein via this connector ( 91 . 92 ) an external printer, an external monitor, an external mouse and / or keyboard and a LAN connection are led out. Device according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the underside of the bottom plate (A15, 16 ) is provided with a soft coating or that at the bottom of the bottom plate (A15, 16 ) Rubber feet are arranged. Portable device for mobile office devices, • Which as a suitcase, consisting of a trunk lid and a case bottom (KB) with a mounted at a distance to the bottom of the case (KB) mounting plate (M) is designed, wherein • in parallel guide slots (F) the monotage plate (M) sliding fasteners (B) are provided, which on the mounting plate (M) arranged devices and / or equipment hold in form and / or clamping engagement, the setting of the Fastener (B) from the underside of the mounting plate (M) he follows, • the Mounting plate (M) pivotally mounted and by latching means in one closed position is fixed to the case shell (K), • the mounting plate (M) at least a grip (D) arranged within reach of the locking means Pulling up the mounting plate (M) has. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that that trunk lid and case bottom (KB) releasably connected together are and that next to the mounting plate (M) a laterally adjacent and from the bottom of the case (KB) laterally pivotable support plate (T) is arranged. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that that in the space below the mounting plate (M) holding means (E) for Accessories arranged are. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that that the accessories attached to the support plate (T) by Velcro fasteners and that the support plate (T) over a substantially plate-shaped Intermediate profile (Z) is fixed to the case shell (K). Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the support plate (T) has a concentric recess (TV) for the guide the tag plate (T) during pivoting and another circular concentric Recess (TA) for the implementation of the cable connection of the accessory having. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that that the pivoting mechanism has a locking lever (V) and a Between the intermediate profile (Z) and the support plate (T) arranged underlay (U) has, wherein the support plate (T) corresponding recesses (UA) and a guide slot (UF) for the Locking lever (V) are provided. Device according to claim 11, characterized in that that the locking lever (V) with one on the intermediate profile (Z) attached tension spring and loaded by a link guide (KF) guided in the support plate (T) is, whereby the locking lever (V) in at least one end position audible to the slide tour (KF) strikes.