JP2003244302A - Protection cover for portable terminal equipment with camera - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a protection cover for portable terminal equipment with a camera, which can be attached to a case through a photographing check process for assembly e.g. after storing a variety of elements to be stored in the case. <P>SOLUTION: In the portable terminal equipment provided with the camera having a lens (6) and attached to the case (10), the cover (1) for protecting the lens (6) can be attached to the case (10) from the outside of the case (10) and is provided with a cap (4) allowed to be rotated to a position where the lens (6) is covered in an attached state of the cover (1) and a position on which the lens (6) is released from the cover (1). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cover for protecting a lens of a camera in a mobile terminal device with a camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a camera is built in a mobile terminal device 100 such as a mobile phone, a lens 101 of the camera is covered with a transparent cover 102 to protect it as shown in FIG. Prevents fingerprints and fingerprints from adhering. The cover 102 shown in FIG. 11 is attached to the case 103, but in addition to this, it has been proposed that a transparent cover is axially supported by the case and rotated (JP-A-8-294030).

[0003]

Since the cover 102 is transparent, the lens 101 is always visible from the outside. As a result, when the mobile terminal device 100 is used for a purpose other than shooting, for example, when a key button is operated to exchange mail, the user of the mobile terminal device 100 does not have to be aware of shooting. However, the lens 101 may be pointed at a third party, and there is a possibility that the third party may be suspicious that the image was taken.

If an opaque cover is used instead of the transparent cover 102, the above-mentioned problem is solved.
However, when assembling the mobile terminal device 100, the lens 101
If the cover is covered with an opaque cover, it is complicated because the cover must be removed in the shooting confirmation process. In addition, the case 103 and the cover of the mobile terminal device 100 may be damaged.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a case after the various elements to be housed are housed, for example, after a photographing confirmation step at the time of assembly. It is to provide a protective cover for a mobile terminal device with a camera that can be attached.

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following constitution. A gist of the invention according to claim 1 is a cover for protecting the lens in a camera-equipped mobile terminal device having a lens attached to the case of the mobile terminal device, the cover being attachable to the case from outside the case. A protective cover for a portable terminal device with a camera, further comprising a lid that is rotatable in a mounted state to cover the lens and to open the cover. The gist of the invention according to claim 2 is to provide the lens in a mobile terminal device including a camera having a lens attached to a case of the mobile terminal device, and a stroboscope arranged in the case, which emits light in a dark place. A cover for protection, which can be attached to the case from the outside of the case, and to a position where the lens is covered in the attached state, a position where the cover is opened, and a position where the strobe is covered. A rotatable lid is provided, which is transparent to light emitted by the strobe,
The present invention also relates to a protective cover for a mobile terminal device with a camera, which is characterized by being formed so as to diffuse. Claim 3
The gist of the invention according to claim 1 resides in the protective cover of the portable terminal device with a camera according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid is formed so as to be held at a position where the cover is opened. . The gist of the invention according to claim 4 is a camera having a lens attached to a case of a mobile terminal device,
A cover that protects the lens in a mobile terminal device that includes a strobe disposed in the case that emits light in a dark place, and a pin that is rotatable about a central axis.
A shaft connected at one end to the middle part of the pin and a lid connected to the other end of the shaft so as to be substantially orthogonal to the central axis of the pin, The pin is composed of a lid formed to transmit and diffuse light emission, and the pin is four hooks projecting outward from the case, in the direction of the central axis, and in the center. The lid is rotatably supported by being fitted into four hooks spaced apart in a direction orthogonal to the axis, and the lid covers the lens, a position where the cover is opened, and a position where the strobe is covered. The present invention resides in a protective cover of a mobile terminal device with a camera, which is characterized by being rotated to and. The gist of the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, when the lid is in a position where the cover is opened, the four hooks contact the peripheral surface of the shaft and hold the shaft. In the protective cover of the mobile terminal device with a camera described in 4. The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that each of the four hooks has an inclined surface for facilitating fitting of the pin into the four hooks. It exists in the protective cover of mobile terminal equipment.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A protective cover 1 is shown in FIG.
With reference to FIG. 2 showing the back surface and FIG. 3 showing the main part of the back surface, the lens 6 is protected in the mobile terminal device 20 including the camera with the lens 6 attached to the case 10 of the mobile terminal device 20. The camera includes an imaging element housed in a case 10 together with the lens 6, but the imaging element is not shown.

In the illustrated embodiment, the mobile terminal device 20 is a foldable camera-equipped mobile phone, in which a numeric keypad 7, a display 8 and the like are provided on an open front surface, and a lens 6 is provided on the back surface. It is provided.
Inside the case 10, a communication element, an imaging element, a control element and the like necessary for achieving a telephone function and a camera function are housed. The configuration itself is known.

In the basic invention, the protective cover 1 can be attached to the case 10 from the outside of the case 10 and can be rotated between the position where the lens 6 is covered and the position where the lens cover is opened. It comprises a lid 4 which is movable. Lid 4
Can be made of an opaque material, or even a transparent material can be made thick enough to show that the lens 6 is covered, and for example, hard plastic can be used as the material.

According to this basic invention, the protective cover 1
Can be attached to the case 10 from the outside of the case 10, so that the protective cover 1 can be attached to the case 10 after assembling all the elements to be accommodated in the case 10 in the assembly line and after the photographing confirmation step. You can reduce unnecessary work. Then, with the lid 4 attached, by rotating the lid 4 to bring it to a position where the lens 6 is covered, even if the lens 6 is directed to a third party, the third party is photographed. You can eliminate the possibility of doubting that Since the lid 4 is rotatable, unlike a simple cap that is put on or taken off, there is no risk of loss.

In another invention, the protective cover 1 comprises a camera having a lens 6 attached to the case 10 of the mobile terminal device 20, and a strobe 16 arranged in the case 10 for emitting light in a dark place. The lens 6 is protected in the mobile terminal device 20.

Referring to FIG. 4 showing the front and FIG. 5 showing the side, the protective cover 1 can be attached to the case 10 from the outside of the case 10 and can be attached. The position to cover the lens 6 in the closed state,
A lid 4 is provided which is rotatable to a position where the cover is opened and a position where the strobe 16 is covered. The lid 4 is a strobe 16
Is formed so as to transmit and diffuse the emitted light. That is, when the strobe 16 emits light, the lid 4 is made of a material that causes less light deterioration even when the strobe 16 is covered with the lid 4 than when the strobe 16 is not covered, and the lid 4 is covered so that the light emission spreads widely. The front surface or the back surface of 4 is optically shaped. As a material that fulfills this function, for example, a transparent, milky white or translucent PC resin or acrylic resin can be used. On the other hand, the optical shape treatment is, for example, smoothing the front surface and subjecting the back surface to a texture treatment to irregularly reflect spot-like light emission. The grain processing is
This is a process in which pyramid shapes of almost the same size are arranged on the back surface, and convex shapes of various sizes are arranged on the back surface.

According to this invention, the following actions and effects can be obtained in addition to the actions and effects of the basic invention. That is, the lid 4 transmits the light emitted by the strobe 16, and
Since the light is diffused, when it is desired to widen the photographing range of the strobe 16, the lid 4 is rotated to a position where the strobe 16 is covered and photographing is performed.

The lid 4 is preferably formed so as to be held at a position where the cover of the lens 6 is opened. For this purpose, in addition to the structure to be described later, for example, friction between the lid 4 and a portion supporting the lid 4 is utilized, or a convex portion is provided on the lid 4 and a concave portion is provided on the supporting portion. The part can be fitted in the recess.

In still another aspect of the invention, the protective cover 1 includes a lens 6 attached to the case 10 of the mobile terminal device 20.
The lens 6 is protected in the mobile terminal device 20 including the camera having the above and the strobe 16 arranged in the case 10 and emitting light in the dark.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 and the sectional views of FIGS. 6 and 7, the protective cover 1 has a pin 3 rotatable about a central axis X, and a central axis X of the pin 3 substantially. So as to be orthogonal to each other, a shaft 5 connected to the middle part of the pin 3 at one end and a lid 4 connected to the other end of the shaft 5 are integrally molded of hard plastic. There is.
There is a chamfer 2a, 2b at the portion of the lid 4 on the side opposite to the shaft 5, that is, at the free end for facilitating hooking of a fingertip on the lid 4. The pin 3 is fitted to four hooks 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, 11 d protruding from the case 10 and is rotatably supported. Four hooks 11a, 11b, 11
c and 11d are the central axis X of the pin 3 as shown in FIG.
Are arranged at intervals in the direction of and in the direction orthogonal to the central axis X, and are located at four corners of a rectangle, so to speak. Then, the lid 4 is rotated to a position for covering the lens 6, a position for opening the cover, and a position for covering the strobe 16. The pin 3 and the shaft 5 are preferably formed in a shape that allows the protective cover 1 to be easily assembled to the case 10 and can be easily rotated. In the illustrated embodiment,
Both are cylindrical.

In the illustrated embodiment, each hook 11a, 1
1b, 11c, 11d has hook portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d which are projected in the lateral direction. Case 1
As shown in FIG. 3, 0 has a recess 10a in the center between the lens 6 and the strobe 16, and the hooks 12a, 1
As shown in FIG. 7, 2b is projected outward from the bottom 10b of the recess 10a. Although two hooks 12a and 12b are shown in FIG. 7, the other two hooks 12c and 12d also project from the bottom 10b of the recess 10a to the same height toward the outside. Hooks 12a, 1
As shown in FIG. 7, the height of 2b, 12c and 12d from the bottom 10b is such that the pin 3 of the protective cover 1 is hooked to the bottom portion 12b.
It is determined to fit between a, 12b, 12c, 12d and the bottom 10b.

Each hook 12a, 12b, 12c, 1
As shown in FIG. 3, 2d denotes two hooking portions 12a, 1 which are located opposite to each other in the direction of the central axis X of the pin 3.
Two hooks 1 are provided on the portions of 2b facing each other.
The convex portions 13a, 13 are provided on the portions of 2c, 12d facing each other.
b, 13c, 13d. Convex portions 13a, 13b, 1
When the protective cover 1 is in a position where the protective cover 1 opens the cover of the lens 6 (in the figure, a position substantially orthogonal to the surface of the case 10), the convex portions 13a and 13c are formed as shown in FIG. , 13b, 13c, 13d are shafts 5 of the protective cover 1.
So that the shaft 5 can be held by contacting the peripheral surface of
The size and shape are defined. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, each of the protrusions 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d is formed so that the planar shape is a semicircle. Each hooking portion 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d further has two hooking portions 12a, 12c facing each other with the central axis X of the pin 3 facing each other, and
The two hook portions 12b and 12d have inclined surfaces with the surfaces facing each other facing downward. FIG. 6 shows the inclined surfaces 17a and 17c of the two hooks 12a and 12c.

A hole 14 is formed in the recess 10a of the case 10 as shown in FIG. When the case 10 is molded by using the mold, the hole 14 does not allow the mold to have a sliding direction and the hooks 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d.
This is for the convenience of incorporating the above into the case 10.
The hole 14 has a size such that the pin 3 of the protective cover 1 does not enter. In order to prevent dust and the like from entering the case 10 through the hole 14, a sheet can be attached to the back surface of the hole 14, that is, the lower surface of the hole 14 in FIG.

When a communication element, an imaging element, a control element and other necessary elements are incorporated in the case 10, the mobile terminal device 20
Is completed, and the lens 6 and the image pickup element form the camera 15. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the window 18 is the case 1
No. 0 is provided to protect the strobe 16 from impact.

After incorporating the necessary elements into the case 10,
As shown in FIG. 8, when the protective cover 1 is pushed in toward the arrow c, the pin 3 abuts the inclined surfaces 17a and 17c of the hooks 11a and 11c, respectively, and the hooks 11a and 11c.
Open toward the arrows d and e. Remaining hooks 11b, 11
Open d as well. As a result, as shown in FIG.
Fit into the hooks 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d,
At the same time, the hooks 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d are restored, and the pin 3 is rotatably supported. In this state, the pin 3 of the protective cover 1 does not come off when the hooks 12a, 12
b, 12c, 12d.

When the camera 15 is not used and the protective cover 1 is rotated with a finger toward the arrow f in FIG. 9, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the shaft 5 causes the protrusions 13a, 11b of the hooks 11a, 11b to move. Upon hitting 13b, the protrusions 13a and 13b are opened toward the arrows h and i in FIG. As a result, the protective cover 1 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
The hooks 11a and 11b are restored when reaching the position where the hooks are covered. To keep the protective cover 1 in this state, for example,
The convex portion (not shown) provided on the protective cover 1 is fitted into the concave portion of the case 10.

When using the camera 15, the protective cover 1
6 from the position shown in FIG. 6 to the position shown in FIG. 9 where the cover is released. When the protective cover 1 is in the position to open the cover, the convex portions 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d of the four hooks 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d come into contact with the periphery of the shaft 5 of the protective cover 1 and the protective cover 1 Hold in that position. At this time, the dimensions of the protective cover 1 are determined so that the protective cover 1 does not enter the field of view of the camera 15. When the protective cover 1 is in the position to open the cover of the lens 6, the protective cover 1 is also in the position to open the cover of the strobe 16. As a result, when the strobe 16 is made to emit light, it is possible to photograph the normal strobe 16 irradiation range.

When the protective cover 1 is rotated to the position where it covers the strobe 16 shown in FIG. 10, the protective cover 1 is transparent and diffusive, so that it is possible to photograph a wide range in a dark place. .

According to the present invention, the following actions and effects can be obtained in addition to the actions and effects of the above-described invention. That is, since the protective cover 1 is composed of the pin 3, the shaft 5, and the lid 4, it has a simple structure. Further, since the pin 3 is rotatably supported by the four hooks 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, stable rotation can be permanently ensured.

[0026]

According to the present invention, the protective cover can be attached to the case of the mobile terminal device after the various elements to be accommodated in the case have been accommodated, for example, after the photographing confirmation step at the time of assembly. As a result, it is not necessary to remove the protective cover or the like in the photographing confirmation step, so that complicated work can be reduced and the case is not damaged.
In addition, when the mobile terminal device is used for purposes other than shooting, it can be taken by a third party because the third party can confirm the unused state of the camera by covering the camera lens with the protective cover. There is no fear of suspicion.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a mobile terminal device to which a protective cover according to the present invention can be applied.

2 is a rear view of the mobile terminal device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear view showing a mobile terminal device and a protective cover.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an embodiment of a protective cover.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing an embodiment of a protective cover.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3, showing a state in which the protective cover is in a position to cover the lens of the camera.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3, showing a state in which the protective cover is assembled to the case.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3, showing a state after the protective cover is assembled to the case.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3, showing a state in which the protective cover is in a position to cover the strobe light.

FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a protective cover of a conventional mobile terminal device, a part of which is shown.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 protective cover 2a, 2b Chamfer 3 pin 4 lids 5 axes 6 lenses 7 Numeric keypad 8 display 10 cases 10a recess 10b bottom 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d hook 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d Hooking part 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d Convex part 14 holes 15 camera 16 Strobe 17a, 17c inclined surface 18 windows 20,100 Mobile terminal equipment 101 lens 102 cover 103 cases

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A cover for protecting the lens in a camera-equipped mobile terminal device having a lens attached to a case of the mobile terminal device, the cover being attachable to the case from outside the case, and attached. Position to cover the lens in the state,
A protective cover for a mobile terminal device with a camera, comprising a lid that can be rotated to a position where the cover is opened. 2. A cover for protecting the lens in a mobile terminal device, comprising: a camera having a lens attached to the case of the mobile terminal device; and a stroboscope arranged in the case, which emits light in a dark place. A position that can be attached to the case from the outside of the case and that covers the lens in the attached state,
A lid that is rotatable between a position for opening the cover and a position for covering the strobe is provided, and the lid is formed so as to transmit and diffuse light emitted by the strobe. A protective cover for camera-equipped mobile terminal devices. 3. The protective cover for a camera-equipped mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is formed so as to be held at a position where the cover is opened. 4. A cover for protecting the lens in a mobile terminal device, comprising a camera having a lens attached to the case of the mobile terminal device, and a stroboscope arranged in the case, which emits light in a dark place. A pin rotatable about a central axis, a shaft connected at one end to an intermediate part of the pin so as to be substantially orthogonal to the central axis of the pin, and the other of the shafts. A lid connected to an end of the lid, the lid being formed to transmit and diffuse the light emitted from the strobe, and the pin protrudes outward from the case.
The four hooks are rotatably supported by being fitted to four hooks that are spaced apart in the direction of the central axis and in the direction orthogonal to the central axis, and the lid covers the lens. And a protective cover for a portable terminal device with a camera, wherein the protective cover is rotated to a position where the cover is opened and a position where the strobe is covered. 5. The camera according to claim 4, wherein the four hooks contact the peripheral surface of the shaft to hold the shaft when the lid is in the position to open the cover. Protective cover for mobile terminal devices. 6. The portable terminal device with camera according to claim 4, wherein each of the four hooks has an inclined surface that facilitates fitting of the pin into the four hooks. cover.