JP2003133753A - Waterproof/dustproof device and electronic equipment - Google Patents
Waterproof/dustproof device and electronic equipmentInfo
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- JP2003133753A JP2003133753A JP2001328819A JP2001328819A JP2003133753A JP 2003133753 A JP2003133753 A JP 2003133753A JP 2001328819 A JP2001328819 A JP 2001328819A JP 2001328819 A JP2001328819 A JP 2001328819A JP 2003133753 A JP2003133753 A JP 2003133753A
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は電子機器等の開口部
に配置される防水・防塵装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a waterproof / dustproof device arranged in an opening of an electronic device or the like.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来から戸外などで使用される電子機器
などの機器内部に水や埃の侵入を防ぐため機器の開口部
に防水・防塵装置が配置されていた。従来の防水・防塵
装置の実施例としては図２記載の防水・防塵装置が知ら
れている。図２は従来の防水・防塵装置の一例の構成を
示す断面図で、図２（ａ）はシャッターが開いた状態、
図２（ｂ）はシャッターが閉じた状態を示す図となって
いる。図において、２１はシャッターで、平面部２１ａ
とその一部に凸部２１ｂを有している。２２は弾性材料
からなるパッキン、２３は押え板、２４は電子機器の筐
体で機器内部のコネクタと外部装置を接続するための開
口部２４ａを有している。押え板２３は筐体２４にねじ
止め等の固定手段を用いて固定される。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a waterproof / dustproof device has been arranged in an opening of a device in order to prevent water and dust from entering the inside of a device such as an electronic device used outdoors. As an example of a conventional waterproof / dustproof device, the waterproof / dustproof device shown in FIG. 2 is known. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the structure of a conventional waterproof / dustproof device, and FIG. 2A shows a state in which the shutter is open,
FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a state in which the shutter is closed. In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes a shutter, which is a flat portion 21a.
And a convex portion 21b on a part thereof. 22 is a packing made of an elastic material, 23 is a holding plate, and 24 is a housing of an electronic device, and has an opening 24a for connecting a connector inside the device and an external device. The holding plate 23 is fixed to the housing 24 by using fixing means such as screws.
【０００３】以上のように構成された防水・防塵装置に
おいて、シャッター２１の凸部２１ｂに指をかけ、スラ
イドさせて電子機器の筐体２４の開口部２４ａの開閉を
行う。ここで、パッキン２２はシャッター２１の凸部２
１ｂを除いてシャッター２１の周囲の平面部２１ａに接
触する。押え板２３はパッキン２２を適度な圧力で押え
つけながらシャッター２１に密着する様に保持する。こ
れにより、防水・防塵装置として安定した機能を実現す
る。In the waterproof / dustproof device constructed as described above, the projection 21b of the shutter 21 is put on a finger and slid to open and close the opening 24a of the housing 24 of the electronic apparatus. Here, the packing 22 is the convex portion 2 of the shutter 21.
Except for 1b, it contacts the flat portion 21a around the shutter 21. The holding plate 23 holds the packing 22 so as to be in close contact with the shutter 21 while pressing the packing 22 with an appropriate pressure. This realizes a stable function as a waterproof / dustproof device.
【０００４】[0004]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記防水・防塵装置で
はシャッター２１が直線的に移動する事により、シャッ
ター２１が移動するためのスペースを、シャッター２１
が開閉する開口部２４ａの長さと同等以上に設けなけれ
ばならない。従来の例ではシャッターが直線的に移動す
るために必要な面積が電子機器の筐体に設けられてお
り、開口部２４ａの面積の概２倍以上の面積が必要であ
った。In the waterproof / dustproof device described above, the shutter 21 moves linearly, so that a space for the shutter 21 to move is provided.
Must be provided at least as long as the length of the opening 24a that opens and closes. In the conventional example, the area required for the shutter to move linearly is provided in the housing of the electronic device, and the area that is approximately twice or more the area of the opening 24a is required.
【０００５】しかしながら、近年の略長方体形状の携帯
型端末などにおいては外部装置と接続するコネクタを短
辺面に設けることがほとんどであり、この場合、製品の
幅が広くなってしまう。However, in recent years, in a generally rectangular mobile terminal or the like, a connector for connecting to an external device is usually provided on the short side surface, and in this case, the width of the product becomes wide.
【０００６】防水・防塵装置をシャッター式ではなく、
ヒンジによる蓋の回動式とする方法もあるが、繰り返し
の使用に弱く、シャッター式に比べ防水性能が低下しや
すいという問題があった。また、蓋が外部の力を受けて
破損することも多かった。The waterproof / dustproof device is not a shutter type,
There is also a method in which the lid is rotatable by a hinge, but it has a problem that it is weak in repeated use and the waterproof performance is apt to deteriorate as compared with the shutter type. In addition, the lid was often damaged by external force.
【０００７】本発明は、上記従来の問題を解決するもの
で、略長方体形状の携帯型端末などにおいて、短辺面の
長さを広くすることなく、防水性能を確保することので
きるシャッター式の防水・防塵装置を提供することを目
的とする。The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and in a substantially rectangular mobile terminal or the like, a shutter capable of ensuring waterproof performance without widening the length of the short side surface. An object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof and dustproof device.
【０００８】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】この課題を解決するため
に本発明は、屈曲可能なシャッターと、シャッターに設
けられたツマミと、シャッターと接触してなるパッキン
と、パッキンを押圧する押え板とから構成されるもので
ある。To solve this problem, the present invention provides a bendable shutter, a knob provided on the shutter, a packing in contact with the shutter, and a holding plate for pressing the packing. It is composed of
【０００９】これにより、略長方体形状の携帯型端末な
どにおいて、シャッター式の防水・防塵装置を短辺面に
設ける場合であっても、短辺面の長さを広くすることな
く、防水性能を確保することができる。As a result, even in the case where a shutter-type waterproof / dustproof device is provided on the short side surface of a portable terminal having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, it is waterproof without increasing the length of the short side surface. Performance can be secured.
【００１０】[0010]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、機器の開口部を開閉する屈曲可能なシャッターと、
前記シャッターに設けられたツマミと、前記シャッター
と接触してなるパッキンと、前記パッキンを押圧する押
え板からなる防水・防塵装置であり、シャッターの移動
によって必要となる機器の面積をシャッターの移動量よ
りも小さくできるという作用を有する。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a bendable shutter for opening and closing an opening of a device,
It is a waterproof / dustproof device including a knob provided on the shutter, a packing in contact with the shutter, and a holding plate for pressing the packing. It has the effect that it can be made smaller.
【００１１】請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１記載の
防水・防塵装置において、シャッターは、スライドによ
る開動作にともない、機器内部において屈曲するように
ガイドおよび保持されることを特徴とするもので、機器
に沿って屈曲するため、機器の形状が変わっても柔軟に
対応できるという作用を有する。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the waterproof / dustproof device according to the first aspect, the shutter is guided and held so as to bend inside the device as the shutter opens. However, since it bends along the device, it has the effect of being able to flexibly respond to changes in the shape of the device.
【００１２】請求項３に記載の発明は、略直方体の形状
を有し、短辺側面に開口部および請求項１記載の防水・
防塵装置を備えたことを特徴とする電子機器であり、短
辺側面の面積を増やすことなく防水性能が確保されると
いう作用を有する。The invention according to claim 3 has a shape of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, an opening portion is formed on a side surface of a short side, and the waterproofing according to claim 1 is formed.
The electronic device is provided with a dustproof device, and has an effect of ensuring waterproof performance without increasing the area of the short side surface.
【００１３】以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図を
用いて説明する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【００１４】（実施の形態１）図１は本発明の一実施の
形態の防水・防塵装置の構成を示す断面図で、図１
（ａ）はシャッターが開いた状態、図１（ｂ）はシャッ
ターが閉じた状態を示す図となっている。図において、
１はシャッターで、薄い金属もしくはプラスチックなど
の容易に変形が可能かつ外力の除去と共に元の形に戻る
ことが可能な材料である。シャッター１の一部にはシャ
ッター１の開閉のためのツマミ２が設けられている。３
は弾性材料からなるパッキン、４は押え板、５は電子機
器の筐体で、略直方体形状を有しており、その短辺側面
に機器内部のコネクタ（図示せず）と外部装置を接続す
るための開口部５ａを有している。押え板４は筐体５に
ねじ止め等の固定手段を用いて固定される。(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the structure of a waterproof / dustproof device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1A shows a state in which the shutter is open, and FIG. 1B shows a state in which the shutter is closed. In the figure,
Reference numeral 1 denotes a shutter, which is a material such as thin metal or plastic that can be easily deformed and can return to its original shape when external force is removed. A knob 2 for opening and closing the shutter 1 is provided in a part of the shutter 1. Three
Is a packing made of an elastic material, 4 is a holding plate, and 5 is a housing of an electronic device, and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a connector (not shown) inside the device and an external device are connected to the short side surface of the housing. It has an opening 5a for. The holding plate 4 is fixed to the housing 5 by using fixing means such as screws.
【００１５】以上のように構成された防水・防塵装置に
おいて、シャッター１のツマミ２に指をかけ、スライド
させて電子機器の筐体５の開口部５ａの開閉を行う。こ
こで、パッキン３はシャッター１のツマミ２を除いてシ
ャッター１の周囲の平面部１ａに接触する。押え板４は
パッキン３を適度な圧力で押えつけながらシャッター１
に密着する様に保持する。シャッター１はスライド動作
に伴い、電子機器の筐体５の内面に沿って略Ｌ字形に曲
げられる。これにより、電子機器の短辺側面を広げるこ
となく、防水・防塵装置として安定した機能を実現す
る。In the waterproof / dustproof device constructed as described above, a finger is put on the knob 2 of the shutter 1 and slid to open / close the opening 5a of the housing 5 of the electronic apparatus. Here, the packing 3 contacts the flat surface portion 1 a around the shutter 1 except for the knob 2 of the shutter 1. The presser plate 4 holds the packing 3 with an appropriate pressure while pressing the shutter 1
Hold it in close contact with. The shutter 1 is bent into a substantially L shape along the inner surface of the housing 5 of the electronic device as the shutter 1 slides. This realizes a stable function as a waterproof / dustproof device without expanding the short side surface of the electronic device.
【００１６】このように、本実施の形態ではシャッター
１を屈曲可能に保持し、シャッター１の開閉と共にシャ
ッターの開閉方向に対して角度を持って移動させる事に
よって、電子機器の筐体に設けられる開口部に比較して
半分程度の面積を開口部に追加するだけで従来例と同じ
程度の防水・防塵機構を実現する事ができる。As described above, in this embodiment, the shutter 1 is held in a bendable manner, and is opened and closed, and is moved at an angle with respect to the opening and closing direction of the shutter. A waterproof / dustproof mechanism of the same degree as the conventional example can be realized by adding about half the area to the opening as compared with the opening.
【００１７】[0017]
【発明の効果】以上の様に本発明によれば、略長方体形
状の携帯型端末などにおいて、シャッター式の防水・防
塵装置を短辺面に設ける場合であっても、短辺面の長さ
を広くすることなく、防水性能を確保することができる
防水・防塵装置を実現可能とする。As described above, according to the present invention, even in the case where a shutter-type waterproof / dustproof device is provided on a short side surface of a portable terminal having a substantially rectangular shape, It is possible to realize a waterproof / dustproof device that can ensure waterproof performance without increasing the length.
【図１】本発明の一実施の形態の防水・防塵装置の構成
を示す断面図FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the structure of a waterproof / dustproof device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】従来の防水・防塵装置の構成を示す断面図FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the structure of a conventional waterproof / dustproof device.
１ シャッター ２ ツマミ ３ パッキン ４ 押え板 ５ 筐体 ５ａ 開口部 1 shutter 2 knob 3 packing 4 Presser plate 5 housing 5a opening
Claims (3)
ターと、前記シャッターに設けられたツマミと、前記シ
ャッターと接触してなるパッキンと、前記パッキンを押
圧する押え板からなる防水・防塵装置。1. A waterproof / dustproof device comprising a bendable shutter that opens and closes an opening of a device, a knob provided on the shutter, a packing that is in contact with the shutter, and a holding plate that presses the packing. .
もない、機器内部において屈曲するようにガイドおよび
保持されることを特徴とする請求項１記載の防水・防塵
装置。2. The waterproof / dustproof device according to claim 1, wherein the shutter is guided and held so as to bend inside the device when the shutter is opened.
および請求項２記載の防水・防塵装置を備えたことを特
徴とする電子機器。3. An electronic device, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is provided with an opening on the short side surface and the waterproof / dustproof device according to claim 2.
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