Classifications

• • G—PHYSICS
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  • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
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  • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
  • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
  • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
  • G06F1/1656—Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories
  • G06F1/166—Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories related to integrated arrangements for adjusting the position of the main body with respect to the supporting surface, e.g. legs for adjusting the tilt angle
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
  • A45C13/26—Special adaptations of handles
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
  • A45C2011/003—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
  • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
  • G06F2200/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/04 - G06F1/32
  • G06F2200/16—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/16 - G06F1/18
  • G06F2200/163—Indexing scheme relating to constructional details of the computer
  • G06F2200/1633—Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer

Definitions

• the invention relates to accessories for portable electronic devices of the touch pad type but generally relates to the equipment of any other type of portable electronic device, such as mobile phone, geolocation device, digital music player, personal assistant, console of play, ....
• this type of device in particular the touch pads, comprises a housing in which is housed all the electronics of the device and, in front, a display screen.
• the display screen occupies most of the front of the device.
• OEMs offer accessories to complete the device as it is marketed. Many types of accessories are available to, for example, protect the device against shocks or scratches or to keep it in upright use.
• the object of the invention is therefore to overcome this drawback and to provide a protective housing of a portable electronic device, of the touch pad type, comprising a shell defining a receiving housing of the electronic device.
• This housing further comprises a handle articulated on a rear face of the shell between a folded position in which it is pressed against the shell and an extended active position for gripping the housing.
• the handle has a general shape of an arch.
• the length of the hoop is such that in fully deployed position, the handle extends beyond the perimeter of the hull.
• the handle may comprise inserts of non-slip material.
• it can be mounted on a pivoting support.
• the support has a fingerprint holding the handle in the folded position.
• the handle may further constitute a stand adapted to support the device in an inclined use position.
• the housing it is associated with a base provided with a foot and a receiving housing of the deployed handle.
• Figure 1 is a rear view of a protective housing according to the invention.
• Figure 2 shows the housing of Figure 1 in the use position
• Figure 3 shows the housing of Figure 1 according to another use position
• Figure 4 shows the housing of Figure 1 resting on the handle forming a crutch
• Figure 5 illustrates another example of use of the housing of Figure 1
• Figure 6 is an alternative use of the housing of Figure 1;
• Figure 7 illustrates yet another mode of use of the housing of Figure 1;
• FIGs 8 and 9 show the protective housing mounted on a base.
• a protective case of a touch pad designated by the general reference numeral 1.
• this housing is intended to receive a touch pad T, note that it is not beyond the scope of the invention when such a housing is intended to receive any other type of portable electronic device, cell phone type, digital walkman, geolocation device, personal assistant (PDA), game console ... and in particular portable devices whose dimensions do not allow them to be easily held with one hand.
• PDA personal assistant
• the housing 1 essentially comprises a shell 2 here comprising a substantially closed rear face 3 while being provided with a set of openings allowing access to functional elements of the tablet, and an opposite open face making accessible the tablet screen.
• the shell 2 is preferably made of rigid material, for example plastic or metal such as aluminum, to ensure effective protection of the tablet against shocks or scratches.
• the casing 1 is also provided with a handle 4 articulated on a support 5 attached to the shell 2.
• the handle 4 here has a general shape of a bow, that is to say a truncated ellipse, and is provided with two tabs such as 6 allowing its articulation on the support 5.
• the handle 4 is made from the same material as the shell 2 but may be provided with inserts, such as 7, anti-slip material, for example rubber, to improve the grip or comfort of the handle or allow, as will be described in detail later, a support of the housing on the handle 4, without risk of slippage.
• inserts such as 7, anti-slip material, for example rubber
• the handle 4 is articulated on the shell 2 and is capable of adopting a first position, visible in FIG. 1, in which it is pressed against the rear face 3, and an extended position, vi sible in Figures 2 and 3, wherein the hand of a user can be inserted into the passage defined by the handle 4 to allow gripping ai sée and one-handed of the tablet placed in the shell 2.
• the tablet can be firmly sieged by the user, who can then manipulate the tabl e by his hand remained free.
• the support 5 is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis 7 so that the handle 4 can be oriented in various angular positions, in an angular range of 360 °, in order to use the tablet in various orientations.
• the handle can be used by both right-handed and left-handed users.
• the handle 4 is also in the deployed position, a stand on which can rest the touch pad, inserts anti-slip material preventing the tablet from sliding when it is manipulated.
• the handle has a length such that, in the fully deployed position, it extends beyond the periphery of the shell 2, so that the handle then constitutes a support for a hooking of the tablet on a hook for example attached to a wall.
• the support 5 is provided with a peripheral imprint 8 advantageously covered with an anti-slip material, for example rubber, in which the handle is inserted in the folded position in order to avoid any ri sque inadvertent deployment of the handle, especially during its transport.
• an anti-slip material for example rubber
• the protective housing is associated with a base 9 having a foot 10 whose surface is large enough to provide good stability to the support and from which stands a housing 11 receiving the handle.
• the handle in the slightly deployed position, the handle can be housed in the housing 11, and the shelf can be maintained in the position of use substantially inclined.
• the pivoting mounting of the support 5 on the shell 2 it is possible to orient the shell 2, and therefore the tablet, in various positions while it is held in the use position in the base 9 ( Figure 9) ⁇
• the articulation of the handle 4 on the support 5 and the mounting of the support 5 on the shell would be advantageously by providing a tight assembly of the legs 6 in the support 5 and the support 5 on the shell or, in in other words, an assembly providing sufficient strength to allow maintenance of the handle and the support in the position chosen by the user, despite the weight exerted by the tablet.

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