JP2002149269A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus of which the holding member holding a portable communication apparatus is easily carried. SOLUTION: This apparatus has the holding member which is so shaped by inflation as to hold the portable communication apparatus and a storage part which stores the holding member having been deflated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a laptop electronic device, and more particularly to a structure for holding a portable communication device such as a portable telephone in a portable electronic device which is particularly important for carrying.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile communication devices such as mobile phones and PHS have become widespread, so-called mobile electronic devices such as small portable personal computers have been carried around, and mobile communication devices have been connected to mobile electronic devices on the go. Data exchange is increasing (hereinafter referred to as mobile communication). In particular, mobile electronic devices dedicated to e-mails that connect to mobile phones have appeared, and it is expected that mobile communication will become more and more popular.

In general, when performing mobile communication, if there is a table such as a desk, the mobile electronic device and the portable communication device may be placed on the table to perform mobile communication. On the other hand, when performing mobile communication in an environment where mobile communication is not favorable such as in a train or a car, the mobile electronic device is placed on an operator's lap and connected to the mobile electronic device. In many cases, the mobile communication is performed by the operator holding one hand or placing a portable communication device near the place where the operator sits.

Here, holding the portable communication device with one hand,
Handling the mobile electronic device with the other hand is inconvenient. In addition, when the mobile communication is performed by placing the mobile communication device on the side of the place where the operator sits, the communication cable connecting the mobile electronic device and the mobile communication device is pulled to drop the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device is not dropped. You have to be careful.

To solve such a problem, FIG.
A portable holder 20 for holding a portable communication device as shown in FIG. That is, the portable holder 20 has the holder portion 20a and the engagement portion 20b.
b is engaged with the display of the electronic device, and the mobile communication is performed by holding the portable communication device in the holder portion 20a. As a result, the operator can comfortably handle the mobile electronic device using both hands.

[0006]

However, when carrying out mobile communication by holding the portable communication device in the portable holder 20 described above, the portable holder 20 must always be carried around.

[0007] Generally, the portable holder 20 is formed of plastic, and when the portable communication device is taken in and out, the portable communication device body may be damaged. further,
When the mobile holder 20 is attached to the mobile communication device, the mobile electronic device (particularly, the display) may be damaged.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided a holding member having a shape capable of holding a portable communication device by filling with air;
A storage section for storing the holding member contracted by the discharge of air. That is, when holding the portable communication device, the holding member is inflated by filling the holding member with air, and when the holding member is stored in the storage portion, the holding member is contracted by discharging the air filled in the holding member. Since it is stored in the storage section after being made, it is not necessary to carry the portable holder individually. In addition, by making the holding member a member that expands and contracts by taking in and out of air, that is, a soft and light member, the portable communication device and the electronic device are not damaged when the holding member holds the mobile communication device.

The electronic device may be provided with a pump for filling the holding member with air. This allows the holding member to be easily filled with air only by operating the pump, and eliminates the need to individually carry the pump.

[0010] Further, the electronic device may be provided with a suction cup for sucking and holding the portable communication device.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The holder 1 (the holding member described in the claims of the present application) is formed in an annular shape, and the portable communication device 11
(Hereinafter, referred to as a mobile phone as a representative). The holder 1 is formed with a convex air injection portion 1a,
The holder 1 expands and contracts by opening and closing the lid 1b of the air injecting section 1a to let air in and out.

The holder 1 can be made of a vinyl material or the like. By using a light material for the holder 1, the electronic device does not become heavy and does not hinder the carrying of the electronic device. In addition, mobile phone 1
The mobile phone 11 is not damaged when the holder 1 is held or removed from the holder 1. Further, the display 12 is not damaged by the holder 1.

The display 12 is rotatably attached to the electronic device main body 13. When the electronic device is used, the display 12 is rotated to open as shown in FIG. 1 and when the electronic device is not used. , The display is rotated 12 times and closed.

Here, a lid 2 is provided on the right side of the display 12.
Is rotatably mounted. When the lid 2 is opened, a storage portion 12a for storing the holder 1 is provided inside the display 12 as shown in FIG. Storage unit 12
The base end 1c of the holder 1 is fixed to a. By fixing the base end 1c of the holder 1 to the storage section 12a, it is possible to prevent the holder 1 from falling off the display 12.

In this embodiment, the holder 1 is fixed to the storage portion 12a.
a. If the holder 1 can be removed, parts can be replaced even if the holder 1 is damaged.

An opening 13a is formed in a side surface of the electronic device main body 13, and a communication card 15 is inserted into the opening 13a. The communication card 15 is provided with a connector (not shown). One end of the connection cable 14 (the communication cable according to the present invention) is inserted into the connector, and the other end of the connection cable 14 is connected to the mobile phone 1.
1 is connected to a communication connector (not shown) provided in the communication connector 1. As described above, by connecting the electronic device and the mobile phone 11 with the connection cable 14, mobile communication for exchanging data and the like via the mobile phone 11 can be performed. For example, when an operator sends an e-mail, if the power of the mobile phone 11 is turned on, documents, data, and the like input by the keyboard of the electronic device can be transmitted to the mobile phone 11.
Can be sent via

Next, a method for handling the holder 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

When using the holder 1, the cover 2 is first opened, and the holder 1 housed in the housing 12a of the display 12 in a contracted state is pulled out.

The operator opens the lid 1b of the air injection section 1a and sends air from the air injection section 1a into the holder 1. Then, the holder 1 starts to expand in an annular shape,
When the inside of the holder 1 is filled with air, the lid 1b is closed.

By this operation, the holder 1 formed in an annular shape protrudes from the right side of the display 12, and the operator inserts the mobile phone 11 into the inner diameter portion of the holder 1 so that the mobile phone 11 is inserted into the holder 1. Can be retained.

The holder 1 is inserted into the storage unit 1 of the display 12.
When storing in the holder 2a, first, the lid 1b of the holder 1 is opened, and the air filled in the holder 1 is discharged from the air injection part 1a. When the air filled in the holder 1 is completely discharged, the holder 1 shrinks extremely small, and the shrunk holder 1 is stored in the storage portion 12a. As described above, since the holder 1 can be made extremely small by contracting the holder 1, the storage portion 12a for storing the holder 1 can also be formed small. Further, since the holder 1 is stored in the storage portion 12a, it is not necessary to carry the holder 1 individually.

In the present embodiment, the holder 1 is provided on the right side of the display. However, for example, when the opening which is the insertion slot of the communication card is on the left side of the electronic device main body, or inside the display, If it is not possible to provide a storage section for storing the holder on the right side of the display due to the layout of the electronic components, a holder may be provided on the left side of the display.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, a housing portion for housing the holder 3 (a holding member according to the present invention) and a lid 4 are provided on an exterior surface surrounding the outer periphery of the monitor surface of the display 16.
Are formed. A holder 3 is fixed at the base end inside the storage section. Note that the holder 3 may be detachable from the storage section.

The holder 3 is formed in a substantially C-shape (a portion sandwiched between two ends of the holder 3 formed in a substantially C-shape is a gap according to the present invention).
Is formed with a convex air injection portion 3a. The holder 3 expands and contracts by opening and closing the lid 3b of the air injection part 3a to let air in and out. By forming the holder 3 into a substantially C-shape, the holder 3 can hold the mobile phone while the connection cable is inserted into the mobile phone.

Note that a vinyl material or the like can be used for the holder 3. In the present embodiment, the holder 3 is formed in a substantially C-shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape of the holder may be changed to a shape having a gap for allowing the connection cable to pass between the outside and the inside of the holder. It may be formed.

Further, the holder 3 is used to connect the mobile phone to the display 12.
Is fixed to the storage portion so that it can be held near the exterior surface of the housing. For this reason, when the dial of the mobile phone is pressed, the mobile phone is supported by the holder 3 and the outer surface of the display 16, and the shaking when the mobile phone is pressed can be suppressed.

In this embodiment, the method of handling the holder 3 is the same as in the first embodiment. When performing mobile communication, a communication card is inserted into an opening 13a formed on the right side surface of the electronic device main body 13 as in the first embodiment, and the communication card and a mobile phone are connected with a connection cable. It is done by doing.

In the present embodiment, the holder is provided on the front right side of the display. For example, the opening which is the insertion slot of the communication card is on the left side of the main body of the electronic device, or the electronic device inside the display. If it is not possible to provide a storage unit for storing the holder on the right side of the display due to the arrangement of parts, a holder may be provided on the front left side of the display. The same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained in the electronic device of the present embodiment.

Third Embodiment FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment,
The pump 6 for filling the annular holder 5 (the holding member according to the present invention) with air is the display 1.
7 is provided on an exterior surface surrounding the outer periphery of the monitor surface.

FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram of the internal structure of the display 17. The pump 6 and the holder 5 are directly connected, and when the operator presses the pump 6 intermittently, air is sucked from the air port 7 provided on the side of the display 17. The air sucked from the air port 7 is sent to the holder 5 via the inside of the pump 6. At this time, a check valve (not shown) is provided inside the pump 6, and the air port 7 is provided.
The air sucked from is always sent to the holder 5 without flowing backward. As a result, the holder 5 expands in an annular shape. Here, since the holder 5 is connected to the pump 6, the holder 5 does not fall off the display 17.
Note that a vinyl material or the like can be used for the holder 5.

On the other hand, when the holder 5 is stored in the storage portion 17a formed on the display 17, the lid 5b of the air discharge portion 5a formed on the holder 5 is opened, and the holder 5 is removed from the air discharge portion 5a. By discharging the air filled inside, the holder 5 is contracted,
a and closed by rotating the lid 9.

In this embodiment, an infrared communication device (IRDA) 8 is provided on the side surface of the display 17.
DA8 can perform infrared communication with IRDA provided in the mobile phone. Therefore, mobile communication can be performed only by holding the mobile phone in the holder 5 without using a connection cable connecting the mobile phone and the electronic device.

In this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in this embodiment, since the pump 6 is integrally attached to the electronic apparatus, the holder can be operated only by pressing the pump 6. 5 can be easily inflated, and it is not necessary to carry the pump 6 individually.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the suction cup 10 is attached to an exterior surface of the display 18 surrounding the outer periphery of the monitor surface. The suction cup 10 sucks and holds the mobile phone near the outer surface of the display 18. By attaching the suction cups 10 to the exterior surface of the display 18 in this manner, it is not necessary to carry the suction cups 10 individually. Further, since the suction cup 10 only sucks the mobile phone, it does not damage the mobile phone.

The suction cup 10 is attached to the outer surface of the display 18 so that the portable telephone can be held near the outer surface of the display 18. For this reason, when the dial of the mobile phone is pressed, the mobile phone is supported by the outer surface of the suction cup 10 and the display 18, and the shaking when the mobile phone is pressed can be suppressed.

A concave portion 19a is formed in the electronic device main body 19, and the suction cup 10 is stored in the concave portion 19a when the display 18 is closed.

Here, the position where the suction cup 10 is attached to the display 18 can be appropriately set, and the recess 19 a may be provided at a position where the suction cup 10 hits the electronic device main body 19 when the display 18 is closed.

Also in this embodiment, when performing mobile communication, a communication card is inserted into an opening formed on the side surface of the electronic device main body 16 as in the first embodiment, and the communication card and the mobile phone are connected. By connecting a cable.

[0042]

According to the present invention, when the portable communication device is held, the holding member is inflated by filling the holding member with air, and when the holding member is stored in the storage portion, the air filled in the holding member is stored. Is discharged, the holding member is contracted and then stored in the storage section, so that it is not necessary to carry the portable holder individually.

Further, since the holding member contracted by the discharge of air is stored in the storage portion, the space of the storage portion can be reduced, and the electronic device is prevented from becoming unnecessarily large. Can be.

Further, since a member which expands and contracts by taking in and out of air, ie, a light and soft member, is used as the holding member, the electronic device does not become heavier than the holding member, and the holding member is used for portable communication. The portable communication device is not damaged when the device is held. In addition, the number of parts can be reduced, and a simple material can be used, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a simplified diagram of the internal structure of the display device 12;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a third embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram of the internal structure of a display device 17;

FIG. 6 is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an electronic device to which a conventional portable holder is attached.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 3, 5 Holder 2, 4, 9 Lid 6 Pump 7 Air port 8 Infrared communication device 10 Sucker 11 Cell phone 12 Display 13, 19 Main body 14 Connection cable 15 Communication card

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An electronic apparatus comprising: a holding member having a shape capable of holding a portable communication device by filling with air; and a storage portion for storing the holding member contracted by discharging air. . 2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is attached to an inner surface of the housing at a base end of the holding member. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is formed in a shape that holds and surrounds the portable communication device. 4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is formed in a shape having a gap portion for passing between the inside and the outside of the communication cable holding member connecting the portable communication device and the electronic device body. The electronic device according to claim 1. 5. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a pump for filling the holding member with air. 6. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage section is formed on an exterior surface surrounding an outer periphery of a monitor surface, and the holding member holds the portable communication device near the exterior surface. Electronic equipment according to any one of the above. 7. An electronic device having a suction cup for sucking and holding a portable communication device. 8. An electronic device, wherein a suction cup is attached to an openable and closable monitor exterior surface, and a concave portion for accommodating the suction cup is provided in an electronic device main body.