JP2002287853A - Portable terminal casing free to attach/detach memory unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To miniaturize a portable terminal casing provided with a storage chamber for storing a memory unit. SOLUTION: An insertion opening of the memory unit storage chamber is opened to a battery storage recessed part, and the memory unit is pushed in by the charge of a battery.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal such as a portable telephone, a portable personal computer, and a digital camera.
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal housing that detachably stores a memory unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A portable terminal housing for detachably storing a memory unit is provided with a memory unit storage room for storing the memory unit, and the opening of the storage room is closed by a lid. ing. The lid is provided at the deepest part of the storage chamber to firmly fix the memory unit stored in the storage chamber, and presses an end of the memory unit which is urged in a direction pushed out by a resilient member. Is usually there.

[0003]

In the prior art described above, it is necessary to attach a lid to any part of the housing. However, with the miniaturization of the portable terminal, the lid is attached to the housing. It has become difficult to secure space for them. Further, further ingenuity is desired for further miniaturization of mobile terminals.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal which does not require a lid for closing an opening of a memory unit storage room.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a portable terminal housing for detachably storing a memory unit, comprising a battery housing recess for housing a battery, and a memory unit housing chamber for housing the memory unit. The memory unit storage chamber has an opening for storing the memory unit on an inner surface extending along the depth direction of the battery storage recess.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a housing 10 of a portable terminal with removable memory unit according to the present invention. An antenna 12 for transmitting and receiving signals is provided at one end of the housing 10. A display unit and operation keys, a small microphone and a speaker used for a telephone call, and the like are mounted on the front surface of the housing 10, but are not shown here because they are well known.

The housing 10 is provided with a battery housing recess 11 for housing a battery pack 15 housing a battery 15a, and a memory unit housing chamber 13 for housing a memory unit 16. The battery housing recess 11 has an opening for housing the battery formed on the back surface of the housing 10. The memory unit storage chamber 13 provided inside the housing 10 has a size capable of storing the memory unit 16, and the battery is inserted into the memory unit storage chamber 13 through an opening 13 a for inserting and removing the memory unit 16. It communicates with the housing recess 11. The opening 13a is open on an inner side surface extending along the depth direction of the battery housing recess 11, and at least a part of the opening 13a is closed by the battery pack 15 housed in the battery housing recess 11. It will be.

A socket 14 is provided on the bottom of the battery housing recess 11. A battery pack 15 containing a battery 15a serving as a power source of an electric circuit in the portable terminal is detachably accommodated in the battery accommodating recess 11. The battery pack 15 fits tightly into the battery housing recess 11.
At this time, the battery pack 15 is fixed to the battery housing recess 11 by an engaging member (not shown). When a plug (not shown) of the stored battery pack 15 contacts the socket 14, power is supplied to an electric circuit in the portable terminal.

A memory unit 16 for recording data such as music and images is removably stored in the memory unit storage room 13. The user can use the memory unit storage room 1
When the memory unit 16 is stored in the battery housing 3, the memory unit 16 is inserted from the opening 13 a provided on the inner surface of the battery housing recess 11 in the state where the battery pack 15 is not housed in the battery housing recess 11. . Then, the battery pack 15 is housed in the battery housing recess 11. That is, the battery pack 15 housed in the battery housing recess 11 closes at least a part of the opening 13 a, and fixes the memory unit 16 in the memory unit housing chamber 13. A spring (not shown) is provided at the deepest portion of the memory unit storage chamber 13 to contact the end of the stored memory unit 16 and bias the memory unit 16 in the direction of the opening 13a. Is preferred. As a result, the memory unit 16 accommodated in the memory unit accommodating chamber 13 is urged in the direction of the opening 13a and is fixed by being in close contact with the battery pack 15 closing the opening 13a.

The opening 13a of the memory unit storage chamber 13
Is open on the inner side surface extending along the depth direction of the battery housing recess 11, so that the memory unit 16 is inserted into the opening 13a in parallel with the bottom surface of the battery housing recess 11, so that the opening The size of the portion 13a can be reduced, so that the memory unit 16 can be easily mounted.
Further, the housing 10 without the battery housing recess 11 is provided.
Since the memory unit storage chamber 13 is provided inside the relatively thick portion of the
Can be made sufficiently large.

The memory unit 16 is stored in the memory unit storage chamber 13 so that various data such as music and images can be read from and written to the memory unit 16. Since the battery pack 15 is not always attached, power is not supplied to the circuit in the portable terminal. In other words,
When power is supplied to the mobile terminal, the memory unit 1
6 cannot be attached or detached, so that damage to recording data in the memory unit 16 due to attachment and detachment of the memory unit 16 while power is supplied to the portable terminal is prevented.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the bottom of the battery accommodating recess 11 and the bottom of the opening 13a of the memory unit accommodating chamber 13 have the same height. Thus, when the memory unit 16 is accommodated, the memory unit 16 can be placed on the bottom surface of the battery accommodating recess 11 and then slid toward the opening 13a of the memory unit accommodation chamber 13 to be accommodated. 16 can be stored smoothly. Other parts are the same as in the embodiment of FIG.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a groove 20 extending to the opening 13a of the memory unit storage chamber 13 is provided at the center of the bottom of the battery housing recess 11, and the bottom and the groove of the opening 13a of the memory unit storage chamber 13 are provided. 20 and the bottom surface are made the same height. The groove 20 is provided in the memory unit 1
6 is a rectangular recess having a width in which 6 can be placed.
The other parts are the same as the embodiment of FIG. As a result, the memory unit 16 is placed in the groove 20 and can be stored in the memory unit storage chamber 13 by sliding the memory unit 16 while being guided by the groove 20, so that the memory unit 13 can be smoothly and easily inserted into the opening 13a. Can be done.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, the side wall 21 of the groove 20 shown in FIG. 3 facing the opening 13a of the memory unit storage chamber 13 extends from the bottom surface of the battery housing recess 11 to the bottom surface of the groove 20. Up to memory unit storage room 13
Gently in the direction of the opening 13a of
A concave portion 22 is provided in the vicinity of the central portion of 1. FIG. 4B shows the side wall 21 in an enlarged manner. As a result, the rear end of the memory unit 16 floats and sinks along the side wall 21 and the fingertip enters the recess 22, so that the rear end of the memory unit 16 can be easily gripped, and the memory unit 16 can be inserted into and removed from the groove 20. Becomes easier.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, a guide member 30 is provided on the bottom surface in the same form as the battery housing recess 11 of the embodiment shown in FIG. The guide member 30 is provided with a cavity for accommodating the antenna 12 therein, and extends from the vicinity of the opening 13 a of the memory unit storage chamber 13 in the mounting / removing direction of the memory unit 16. Then, the user slides the memory unit 16 along the guide member 30 and stores the memory unit 16 in the storage chamber 13. Thereby, storage of the memory unit 16 can be easily performed.

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment in which a take-out button 40 is provided in the battery housing recess 11. The ejection button 40 is linked to a link mechanism (not shown) provided inside the housing 10. The link mechanism pushes the memory unit 16 housed in the memory unit housing chamber 13 toward the battery housing recess 11 by a pressing force applied to the ejection button 40. Therefore, the user can use the memory unit 1
Memory unit 16 held by a lock mechanism (not shown) for holding memory unit 6 in memory unit storage chamber 13
Can be easily taken out by pressing the take-out button 40. In other words, since it is necessary to press the eject button 40 to remove the memory unit 16 stored in the memory unit storage chamber 13, the memory unit 16 is removed and the battery pack 15 is removed suddenly. The memory unit 16 can be prevented from jumping out. Further, the take-out button 40 is formed at a position completely covered by the battery pack 15 housed in the battery housing recess 11. Therefore, the user cannot operate the ejection button 40 with the battery pack 15 mounted.

In the embodiment shown in FIG.
A recess 13aa is provided at the upper edge of the opening 13a of the memory unit storage chamber 13 in FIG. The recess 13aa has a size such that a part of the rear end of the memory unit 16 stored in the memory unit storage chamber 13 appears. Thus, the memory unit 16 can be easily taken out by holding the rear end of the stored memory unit 16 with a finger. In addition, the size of the concave portion 50 is formed so as to accommodate one fingertip. The battery pack 15 used in the embodiment of FIG.
As is clear from FIG. 7, when the battery pack 15 is mounted in the battery accommodating recess 11, the battery pack 15 has a protruding portion 15b that fits into the recess 13aa. Thus, the memory unit 16 housed in the memory unit housing chamber 13 can be hidden by mounting the battery pack 15 on the housing 10. Further, the protrusion 15b may be formed of a transparent member so that the presence or absence of the storage of the memory unit 16 can be confirmed from the outside. The projection 15aa in FIG. 7B is a plug that engages with the socket 14.

It is to be noted that a structure obtained by combining a plurality of the structures of the above embodiments may be employed. In addition, the memory unit storage room 13
When only a part of the memory unit 16 is stored in the memory unit 16, a part of the non-storage part of the memory unit 16 that appears in the battery housing recess 11 from the memory unit storage chamber 13 through the opening 13 a By contacting the battery pack 15, the memory unit 16 is fixed to the memory unit storage room 13.

In the above embodiment, the battery pack 15 has the battery and the cover formed integrally, but the battery and the cover may be formed separately. The memory unit may be any one that is detachable from the portable terminal, and may be a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory, an optical recording medium, or a magnetic recording medium.

[0020]

As described above, according to the present invention, there is no need to provide a lid for closing the opening of the memory unit storage chamber, and it is possible to contribute to the miniaturization of the portable terminal housing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a housing of a portable terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a housing of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of a housing of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show a housing of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a partial perspective view, and FIG. 4A is an enlarged perspective view of a side wall.

FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a portable terminal housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a mobile terminal housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A and 7B show a housing of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 7B is a side view of a battery pack.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Case 11 Battery accommodation recess 13 Memory unit accommodation room 15 Battery pack 16 Memory unit 20 Groove part 21 Side wall 30 Guide member 40 Removal button

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A portable terminal housing for detachably housing a memory unit, comprising: a battery housing recess for housing a battery; and a memory unit housing room for housing the memory unit. Has an opening for accommodating the memory unit on an inner side surface extending along a depth direction of the battery accommodating recess. 2. The mobile terminal housing according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the battery housing recess and the bottom surface of the opening of the memory unit housing room are at the same height. 3. A bottom surface of the battery accommodating concave portion has a groove for inserting a memory unit reaching the opening of the memory unit accommodating chamber, wherein the bottom surface of the groove and the opening of the memory unit accommodating room are formed. The mobile terminal housing according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal housing has the same height as the bottom surface. 4. The groove has a rectangular shape, and a side wall of a side of the groove facing the opening of the memory unit storage chamber extends from the bottom of the battery housing recess to the bottom of the groove. The mobile terminal housing according to claim 3, wherein the mobile terminal housing is inclined in a direction approaching the part. 5. The mobile terminal housing according to claim 4, wherein the side wall of the side has a concave portion near a central portion thereof. 6. The battery accommodating recess has a memory unit insertion guide member extending from the vicinity of an opening of the memory unit storage chamber, and the guide member accommodates an antenna. The mobile terminal housing according to claim 2. 7. A lock mechanism for holding the memory unit in the memory unit storage chamber, a removal mechanism for removing the memory unit held by the lock mechanism from the memory unit storage chamber, and operating the removal mechanism. The portable terminal housing according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an ejection button for causing the battery to be ejected, wherein the ejection button is provided in the battery housing recess.