JP2003079418A - Cellular phone case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cellular phone case for housing a cellular phone with which the cellular phone can be protected from breakage and damage caused by falling, a shock, or the like, when it is stored, carried, or the like, without damaging the convenience of it and which is optimal as an accessory when the cellular phone is carried. SOLUTION: This cellular phone case 1 formed like a scuff houses the lower 1/2 to 1/4 of the front surface of the cellular phone 6 in a housing space consisting of a base part 2 and a housing part 3 and holds the cellular phone with a holding belt 4 to protect the site of the lower part A of the cellular phone 6 which is easy to break and damage. A display part 7, a function key 8, a speech button 9, a power source button 10, a mail button 11 and a Web information button 12 which are used frequently for call-incoming, call- originating, or the like are exposed from the housing part 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a case for accommodating a mobile phone, and more specifically, to a function of protecting the storage and the exterior without impairing the convenience and portability of the mobile phone.
The present invention relates to a case or cover for a mobile phone which also functions as an accessory.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a mobile phone is carried in a pocket of clothes, it is dropped, damaged, damaged, or lost. Also, using the attached strap to hang the mobile phone from your bag or clothes belt and carry it with you may hit or damage an obstacle during walking. As measures against these, there is a protective case or a protective cover for a mobile phone, which is used to carry the mobile phone in a bag or a belt of clothes.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. Hei 11 (1999) -1999 has been used as a protective case for a mobile phone.
-41329, a cover that protects and protects all but the operation buttons and the display unit so as not to sacrifice operability, and a function that shields the entire mobile phone and electromagnetic wave shielding as in JP-A-11-32824. A protective case having a function, such as a protective case, which places importance on practicality, and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-615.
No. 31, utility model No. 3051297, two types of protective cases for mobile phones, protective covers, and the like have been proposed, although the stuffed toy shape emphasizes accessory characteristics.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned protective cover for a mobile phone of JP-A-11-41329,
Most of the surface of the cell phone is exposed and unprotected. In addition, in the protection case for a mobile phone disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-32824, the display is difficult to see due to electromagnetic wave shielding, it is difficult to operate each operation button, and the mobile phone is widely used due to its practicality. There are problems such as being unacceptable to younger age groups. Also, in the latter case, a protective case for a mobile phone that attaches importance to the accessory property of JP 2001-61531 A or utility model No. 3051297, or a protective cover or the like, the stuffed toy shape makes the size of the protective case larger than necessary, and the original nature of the mobile phone. There was a problem that the convenience and portability, which are the functions of, are lost.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention keeps the operation buttons of the display unit of the portable telephone and the operation means that are frequently used in a normal call exposed, and provides the operation buttons that are relatively infrequently used. It is a protective case for mobile phones that protects the lower part of the front surface and the back surface of the mobile phone, which can be used without sacrificing the original functions of the mobile phone such as convenience and portability. The purpose is to protect the cell phone from damage and damage when it is stored or carried, and to provide a cell phone case that also has accessory-like elements by making it into the shape of footwear such as slippers or the shape of an animal. And

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is to provide a base portion for covering the entire back surface of a mobile phone and a lower half of the front surface of the mobile phone.
It is composed of a housing portion that covers 1/4, the upper end of the housing portion does not cover the display portion of the mobile phone and the frequently used operating means, and the confirmation of the display portion is possible even when the mobile phone is stored. A mobile phone case characterized in that the operation means can be operated. The lower ½ to ¼ of the surface of the mobile phone referred to here means the lower half to the lower ¼ of the height of the entire mobile phone, for example,
In the case of a mobile phone having a total length of 16 cm, 8 cm to 4 cm is covered by the housing portion. In addition, the base portion and the housing portion can be protected from damage and damage to the mobile phone by manufacturing them with a soft material such as urethane or cloth. The frequently used operation means, for example, all or any one of a power button, a call button, a function key, a mail button, a Web information button, etc., for turning on / off the power of the mobile phone and answering a call to an incoming call. ,
It refers to operation means such as confirmation of an incoming mail, transmission to a telephone number registered in the memory, and browsing operation of Web information. Furthermore, by making the accommodating portion of a material through which voice can pass, or by punching a ventilation hole in the accommodating portion, it is possible to talk while the mobile phone is accommodated in the mobile phone case.

The invention according to claim 2 is the case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, which has a shape imitating the shape of footwear or a shape imitating an animal. The footwear here refers to, for example, slippers, shoes, sandals, high heels, mules, and the like, and the imitated shape means a shape and a shape in which the shape of the footwear is changed to a size and shape suitable for accommodating a mobile phone. In addition, a shape imitating an animal is an accessory in which the base part is a picture of an animal or the shape of an animal, and furthermore, cotton or the like is put inside the base part in the shape of the animal so as to be three-dimensionally manufactured. Especially, a shape in which a bag of marsupial animals such as a kangaroo or a koala is used as a housing portion of a mobile phone is conceivable.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided all or any of a strap, a magnetic body, and a holding portion for fixing the mobile phone.
Alternatively, it is the mobile phone case described in 2. Here, the strap means, for example, a cord or a belt for hooking the cell phone case on a bag, a belt of clothes, a hook, or the like when carrying or storing the cell phone using the cell phone case. . The magnetic material is a magnet or the like, which is used for attaching the cell phone case to a refrigerator in a car or at home when carrying or storing the cell phone like a strap. . The holding part is, for example, a stretchable rubber cord or belt, and when the mobile phone is stored or carried in a mobile phone case using a strap or a magnetic material, the mobile phone is used for the mobile phone. It is something that is held so that it does not fall off the case.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet having the electromagnetic wave shielding material in the form of a sheet, and the deodorant and / or the deodorant having the sheet of an aromatic material and / or the aroma sheet are used as the base. It is inserted in the inside of the part.
It is a case for a mobile phone according to items 3 to 3. Here, the electromagnetic wave shielding material means, for example, a conductive resin, a metal, a charcoal sheet, or the like. Further, the deodorant and fragrance material means, for example, a charcoal sheet or an fragrance sheet obtained by impregnating paper with a fragrance.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile phone case according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, which is capable of accommodating a folding mobile phone.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the shape of footwear having a high heel is imitated, and when the mobile phone is accommodated and placed on a plane, the upper part of the mobile phone is higher than the lower part. Therefore, the case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the angle of the display portion can be easily confirmed. Here, high-heeled footwear means, for example, sandals, shoes, high heels, mules, or the like. Also,
A mobile phone case that imitates the shape of high heeled footwear,
When the mobile phone is accommodated and placed on a flat surface, the angle of the display portion of the mobile phone can be easily confirmed, and therefore, it is also suitable as a mobile phone stand when the mobile phone is placed on a desk or the like.

According to the mobile phone case of the present invention, damage and damage of the mobile phone can be prevented from an impact or the like when the mobile phone is stored or carried without sacrificing the portability, convenience and operability of the mobile phone. It is possible to solve the above problems appropriately. In addition, it is the best accessory that can be enjoyed by young people.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION First to sixth embodiments, which are preferred embodiments of a mobile phone case according to the present invention, will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, FIG. 1 shows a portable telephone case 1 according to the first embodiment. The mobile phone case 1 is composed of a base portion 2, a housing portion 3, a holding belt 4, and a ventilation hole 5 for talking, and the overall shape is a shape imitating slippers as an example of footwear. Therefore, it is not only compact and convenient to carry, but also a good accessory case for mobile phones.

FIG. 2 shows a case 1 for a mobile phone and a mobile phone 6
The display unit 7, the function keys 8, the call button 9, the power button 10, the mail button 1 are shown as an example of the display screen of the mobile phone 6 and the arrangement of the operation buttons.
1, the Web information button 12 is shown. If the holding belt 4 is made of a stretchable material such as rubber, the accommodated mobile phone 6 is securely held in the mobile phone case 1.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 2, a mobile phone case 1
The protective action of will be explained. In the mobile phone 6, heavy parts such as batteries are concentrated in the lower part of the back surface because of the charging mechanism and a fit feeling when held in the hand. Therefore, when the mobile phone 6 is accidentally dropped, or when the mobile phone 6 is hung by the attached strap and bumps against another obstacle while carrying, it is easily damaged from the lower part A of the mobile phone 6. In many cases, it will drop or hit an obstacle.
In such a case, the mobile phone 6 is sufficiently held by the holding belt 4, and the base portion 2 and the storage portion 3 that house the lower portion of the mobile phone 6 are made of a soft material such as urethane or cloth. If the shock can be sufficiently absorbed, the mobile phone case 1 can effectively mitigate the shock applied to the lower portion of the mobile phone 6 and prevent damage and damage.

Next, the operability and visibility of the transmitting and receiving operations by the portable telephone in the state of FIG. 2 of the first embodiment will be described. In the state shown in FIG. 2 in which the mobile phone case 1 accommodates the mobile phone 6, a gap L is formed between the operation buttons such as the function key 8, the call button 9, the power button 10, the mail button 11 and the Web information button 12 which are frequently used.
It is designed to accommodate up to and including the lower part. Therefore, not only the display section 7, but also the function key 8, the call button 9, the power button 10, the mail button 11, and the Web information button 12 are in a state where they can be always confirmed or operated while being exposed from the mobile phone case 1. For example, when making a call, the function key 8 is operated to select the other party registered in the memory and make the call. Also, when an incoming call arrives, the call button 9 is operated to receive the incoming call. Furthermore, in the area where the use of the mobile phone 6 is restricted, the power button 10 can be operated to turn off the power, etc. For frequently used normal operations such as transmission, incoming call and power on / off. Mobile phone 6
Can be operated without taking out from the mobile phone case 1.

At this time, a gap L from the operation button of the mobile phone 6 which is frequently operated in the normal state to the upper end of the accommodating portion 3.
If the distance is about 3 to 5 mm or more, even when the mobile phone 6 is housed in the mobile phone case 1, the thumb can be operated as usual and the frequently used operation buttons can be operated without discomfort. Further, if a material such as cloth that allows sound to pass through is used in the housing 3, or if a vent 5 is provided in the housing 3 for transmitting voice to a microphone during a call, the mobile phone 6 can be used during a call.
Can be performed without taking out from the mobile phone case 1, which is very convenient. Also, mail button 11, W
Since the eb information button 12 is also exposed in the same manner, it goes without saying that reception of mail, retrieval or browsing of Web information, and the like can be performed without taking out from the mobile phone case 1 as in the case of calling or powering on / off.

Next, a description will be given of the use of dialing to a new destination and the operation of creating a mail text. FIG. 3 shows a mobile phone case 1, a mobile phone 6, and a numeric keypad section 1, respectively.
3, shows the sliding direction B when using the numeric keypad 13,
The mobile phone 6 is slid in the sliding direction B from the state where the mobile phone 6 is housed in the mobile phone case 1 and the numeric keypad portion 1
3 shows the situation at the time of dialing a new destination and creating a mail text. When the numeric keypad 13 is used for dialing a new destination, creating a mail sentence, etc., the numeric keypad 13 can be exposed and operated by shifting the mobile phone 6 in the sliding direction B as shown in FIG. At this time, if the holding belt 4 is made of, for example, a flexible rubber belt, it can be easily slid even when the mobile phone 6 is housed in the mobile phone case 1, and the numeric keypad portion 13 can be easily operated in a short time. It can be performed.

The protective action of the mobile phone protective case 1 of the first embodiment and the operability of the mobile phone 6 in the housed state have been described above. The shape of the mobile phone protective case 1 is the first embodiment. Not only the shape like the slippers, but also shoes, sandals, high heels or mules, mobile phone 6
It can accommodate the lower ½ to ¼ (the lower half to the lower ¼ of the entire mobile phone in terms of height) of the front of the, and the frequently used operations such as the display unit 7 and the call button 9. Other footwear designs may be used as long as they do not cover the buttons. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Can also be an animal picture or shape.

As a second embodiment, FIG. 4 shows a mobile phone protective case 21 imitating the shape of a koala. Here, a bag of a koala, which is a marsupial, is stored in the accommodating portion 23 of the mobile phone 6.
Is used as. The mobile phone case 21 is composed of a base portion 22, an accommodating portion 23, a holding belt 24, and a ventilation hole 25 for communication. The mobile phone case 21 also has the same protective action and operability as those of the first embodiment, which has a shape imitating the slippers described above, and the base portion 22 has a koala shape, which is also suitable as an accessory for carrying. An example. It should be noted that the animals may have a flat drawing,
It may be a three-dimensional shape such as a stuffed animal with some thickness. Further, it is optimal to design by utilizing a part of the body of the animal such as a bag as the accommodating portion.

Continuing on, the portability of the mobile phone case 1,
An application example in which a function for improving convenience and further usability is added will be described as a third embodiment and a fourth embodiment.

As a third embodiment, FIG. 5 shows a mobile phone case 31 provided with a strap and a magnetic material for carrying or storing. The mobile phone case 31 has the strap 14 on the top and the magnet 1 inside the base 32.
5 and a magnet holder 16. Since the other parts have the same structure as that of the first embodiment, the description will be loosely applied to the 30s.

The cell phone case 31 not only functions as a case for simply protecting the cell phone 6, but also can be carried by hanging it in a bag, a handbag or the like using the strap 14. It can also be used when hanging on a hook attached to the inside wall of a house or inside a car. The strap 14 may be a metal ring or the like in addition to a string or the like. Furthermore, attaching a suction cup to the strap 14 or attaching a detachable hook is a preferable method for improving the function as a carrying case or a storage case. .

Further, the magnet 15 inside the base portion 32
It can also be used as a storage case or a mobile case for a mobile phone that is used by adsorbing it to a metal part inside a car or a refrigerator in the kitchen. At this time, if the mobile phone side of the magnet 15 is covered with a magnet holder 16 made of a magnetic metal such as iron, the magnet 1
This is a preferable method because not only the magnetic force generated by 5 can be prevented from affecting the mobile phone side, but also the magnetic attraction force on the attracting surface side of the magnet 15 can be increased. The magnet 15 may be a metal part in the interior of an automobile, or a magnet sheet formed of resin or the like for the purpose of adsorbing it to a refrigerator or the like in the kitchen for use. Needless to say, a magnetic sheet may be arranged.

As a fourth embodiment, FIG. 6 shows a mobile phone case 41 in which an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet 17 or a deodorant / aromatic material sheet 18 is inserted inside a base portion 42. Both the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet 17 or the deodorant / fragrance sheet 18 are sandwiched inside the base portion 42.
In the case of, the shield of unnecessary electromagnetic waves generated and emitted from a portion other than the antenna of the mobile phone 6 generated during a call, a standby, etc. is eliminated. The mobile phone 6 has a good usability by acting as an odor and a deodorant of an unpleasant odor generated by sweat attached to the base portion 42 and the housing portion 43, saliva attached during a call, and the like. Here, the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet 17 or the deodorant / fragrance sheet 18 is not only inserted into the base portion 42 but also into the housing portion 43 for that purpose, and the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet 17, Or deodorant, fragrance sheet 18
Needless to say, the above may be directly processed into the shapes of the base portion 42 and the accommodating portion 43 to form a protective cover for a mobile phone.
Further, using a charcoal sheet as a sheet having both an electromagnetic wave shielding function and a deodorizing function is a preferable method because one sheet acts as both functions. Since the other parts have the same structure as that of the first embodiment, the description will be loosely applied to the 40s.

Next, a mobile phone case 51 capable of accommodating the folding mobile phone 19 will be described as a fifth embodiment with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows a mobile phone case 51, a foldable mobile phone 19, and a sub-display unit 19 of the foldable mobile phone.
a, the take-out direction C of the foldable mobile phone 19 is shown, and the state in which the foldable mobile phone 19 is housed in the mobile phone case 51 is shown. The other parts have the same structure as that of the first embodiment, so the description will be loosely applied to the 50s.

The foldable mobile phone 19 is generally opened from the folded state to perform a call or button operation. Therefore, although the foldable mobile phone 19 has a protective function in the state where it is housed in the mobile phone case 51, a call for making and receiving a call is possible. It is not possible to perform operations such as. However, many of the foldable mobile phones 19 are provided with a sub-display unit 19a for displaying the incoming call or mail status. Even when the foldable mobile phone 19 is accommodated in the mobile phone case 51, the sub-display is displayed. Since the part 19a is exposed, the situation of the foldable mobile phone 19 can be checked, which is convenient. Also, when confirming an incoming call or the like on the sub display unit 19a or the like and answering a call or the like, it is possible to easily perform the operation by pulling out the folded foldable mobile phone 19 in the direction of the take-out direction C and taking it out. . Even in this case, if the holding belt 54 is made of, for example, a flexible belt made of rubber or the like, the folded mobile phone 19 can be easily slid out and operated to make a call in a short time. it can.

Next, a mobile phone case 61 having a shape simulating high-heeled shoes will be described as a sixth embodiment with reference to FIG. The mobile phone case 61 made in the mule shape of women's footwear shown in FIG.
Has 0. Since the other parts have the same structure as that of the first embodiment, the description will be loosely applied to the 60s. The mobile phone case 61 has the same protective action and operability as the shape similar to the slippers of the first embodiment described above, and has a structure in which the heel portion 60 in the shape of footwear is raised, so that it can be used on a desk or the like. When the mobile phone 6 is placed on a flat surface, the mobile phone 6 can be placed at an angle such that the display portion 7 of the mobile phone 6 can be easily confirmed. Therefore, when the mobile phone 6 is placed on a desk, it can be suitably used as a mobile phone stand or an accessory. it can.

As described above, according to the present invention, a shape imitating footwear such as slippers or an animal shape is formed, and a structure for covering the lower part of the mobile phone 6 and the entire back surface of the mobile phone 6 is formed. However, by housing the mobile phone 6 in the mobile phone case 1 having a simple structure having a structure capable of holding the upper portion of the mobile phone 6, without sacrificing the portability, operability and convenience of the mobile phone 6. It is possible to effectively protect the mobile phone 6 when the mobile phone 6 is stored or carried, and it is possible to provide the mobile phone case 1 which is optimal as an accessory for storage or carrying. Also, by adding a strap hooked on a hook or the like to the mobile phone case 1, a magnet attached to a metal part, an electromagnetic wave shielding material, a deodorant material or an aromatic material, the portability and storability are improved and at the time of a call. There is an advantage that the usability of can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slipper-shaped mobile phone case 1 according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the mobile phone 6 is housed in the slipper-shaped mobile phone case 1 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a case where the numeric keypad portion 13 is used in a state where the mobile phone 6 is accommodated in the slipper-shaped mobile phone case 1 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a koala-shaped mobile phone case 2 of the second embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mobile phone 6 is housed in the mobile phone 1.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a slipper-shaped mobile phone case 31 according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a slipper-shaped mobile phone case 41 of a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a folding mobile phone 19 is accommodated in a slipper-shaped mobile phone case 51 according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state where the mobile phone 6 is housed in a mule-shaped mobile phone case 61 of the sixth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Mobile phone case, 2 ... Base part, 3
... Accommodating section, 4 ... Holding belt, 5
... Vents, 6 ... Mobile phones, 7 ...
..Display unit, 8 ... function keys, 9 ... call button, 10 ... power button, 11 ... mail button, 12 ... Web
Information button, 13 ... Numeric keypad part, 14 ...
・ Strap, 15 ・ ・ ・ Magnet, 16 ・
..Magnet holder, 17 ... Electromagnetic wave shielding sheet, 18 ... Deodorant, fragrance sheet, 19 ... Foldable mobile phone, 19a ... Sub-display unit,

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A base part for covering the entire back surface of the mobile phone, and an accommodating part for covering a lower part ½ to ¼ of the front surface of the mobile phone, the upper end of the accommodating part being a display of the mobile phone. A case for a mobile phone, which is capable of confirming the display section and operating the operation means even when the mobile phone is accommodated without covering the section and frequently used operation means. 2. The case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, which has a shape imitating the shape of footwear or a shape imitating an animal. 3. The mobile phone case according to claim 1, further comprising a strap, a magnetic body, and / or a holding portion for fixing the mobile phone. 4. An electromagnetic wave shielding sheet having a planar electromagnetic wave shielding material, and deodorizing, or a deodorizing sheet having an aromatic material planarized, and / or an aromatic sheet is sandwiched inside the base portion. The mobile phone case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: 5. The case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the foldable mobile phone can be accommodated. 6. The shape of footwear having high heels is imitated, and when the mobile phone is accommodated and placed on a plane, the upper part of the mobile phone is higher than the lower part. The mobile phone case according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the case has an easy angle.