JP2004016360A - Waterproof case for cellular phone - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a waterproof case for a cellular phone that can store a foldable cellular phone and is excellent in operability. <P>SOLUTION: The waterproof case 1 for a cellular phone stores a foldable cellular phone in which the lower body and the upper body are openably connected, a lower case 2 storing the lower body of the cellular phone, a lower case side holding means 5 provided in the lower case 2 and holding the lower body, an upper case 3 rotatably connected to the lower case 2 through a hinge mechanism portion 4 and storing the upper body of the cellular phone, an engagement portion 6 provided in the upper case 3 and functioning as an upper case side holding means holding the upper body and a sealing member 7 securing liquid tightness. When the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 of the waterproof case 1 are opened and closed by rotating them, the cellular phone stored in the case is opened and closed accordingly. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a waterproof case for a mobile phone.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Mobile phones (including PHS) have become widespread. Since mobile phones are vulnerable to water, there is a known waterproof case for storing and waterproofing the mobile phone when used in environments where there is a risk of getting wet (bath, sea, river, pool, rainy weather, etc.). I have. There are two types of waterproof cases for mobile phones: a soft case type made of a material such as thick vinyl, and a hard case type made of a material such as a relatively hard plastic. It is preferable to use a hard case type from the viewpoints of durability, shock absorption when dropped, and the like.
[0003]
By the way, in recent years, a mobile phone of a foldable type (two-fold type) in which a body can be folded into two instead of a straight type body has become mainstream.
[0004]
However, conventionally, there has been no hard case-type waterproof case corresponding to a foldable mobile phone.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof case for a mobile phone which can store and use a foldable mobile phone and has excellent operability.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Such an object is achieved by the present invention described in the following (1) to (18).
[0007]
(1) A waterproof case for a mobile phone, which stores a foldable mobile phone in which a lower body and an upper body are openably and closably connected,
A lower case that houses at least a part of the lower body,
Lower case-side holding means provided on the lower case and holding the lower body;
An upper case rotatably connected to the lower case and housing at least a part of the upper body;
Upper case-side holding means provided on the upper case and holding the upper body;
Waterproof means for ensuring liquid tightness when the lower case and the upper case are closed,
The lower case side holding means holds the lower body, and the upper case side holding means holds the upper body, so that the lower case and the upper case are rotated to open and close. A waterproof case for a mobile phone, wherein the mobile phone is configured to open and close.
[0008]
(2) The waterproof case for a cellular phone according to the above (1), wherein the waterproofing means has a seal portion for sealing a joint portion between the lower case and the upper case when the upper case is closed, in a liquid-tight manner.
[0009]
(3) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (1) or (2), wherein the lower case side holding means and the upper side holding means are capable of holding mobile phones having different sizes.
[0010]
(4) The lower case-side holding means includes an engaging portion that engages with an edge of the lower body, and a biasing device that biases the engaging portion inward. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of 3).
[0011]
(5) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the upper case side holding means has a locking portion that locks on a front surface of the upper body.
[0012]
(6) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (5), wherein the engaging portion has a flexible thin plate shape.
[0013]
(7) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of the above (1) to (6), further comprising a sound generating unit that generates a sound by vibrating the vibrator of the stored mobile phone.
[0014]
(8) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (7), further comprising reverberation means for reverberating the sound generated by the sound generation means.
[0015]
(9) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (7) or (8), wherein an outer surface of the case near the sound generating means is concave.
[0016]
(10) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of (1) to (9), further including a vibrating portion on a part of an outer wall, where the vibrator of the stored mobile phone transmits and vibrates.
[0017]
(11) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (10), further including a vibration transmitting unit that transmits the vibration of the vibrator of the stored mobile phone to the vibrating portion in a concentrated manner.
[0018]
(12) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (10) or (11), wherein the vibrating part is configured by a thin part formed in a part of the lower case and / or the upper case.
[0019]
(13) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of (10) to (12), wherein a sound is generated by vibration of the vibrating portion.
[0020]
(14) It has a sound generating member installed so as to be able to rock or vibrate, and the sound generating member rocks or vibrates due to the vibration of the vibrator of the accommodated mobile phone and repeatedly hits another part to generate a sound. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of the above (1) to (13), wherein
[0021]
(15) A part of the grounding part that can be grounded when placed on a plane is configured not to be located on the same plane as other parts of the grounding part, and can be swung when placed on a plane. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of the above (1) to (14).
[0022]
(16) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of (1) to (15), further including a fixing unit that fixes the lower case and the upper case in a closed state.
[0023]
(17) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the above (16), wherein the fixing means is provided on a side opposite to a connecting portion between the lower case and the upper case.
[0024]
(18) The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of the above (1) to (17), wherein the lower case and / or the upper case have visibility so that at least a part of the stored mobile phone can be viewed.
[0025]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a waterproof case for a mobile phone according to the present invention will be described in detail based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0026]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment (open state) of a waterproof case (hereinafter simply referred to as “waterproof case”) for a mobile phone according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional side view of the waterproof case shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view seen from the direction of arrow III in FIG. 2 (in a state where the mobile phone is stored and closed). In the following, for convenience of explanation, the upper side in FIG. 2 is referred to as “upper”, and the lower side is referred to as “lower”. In addition, in FIG. 3 which is a perspective view, a part of a part normally indicated by a broken line is indicated by a solid line for easy understanding.
[0027]
The waterproof case 1 of the present invention shown in these figures accommodates a foldable mobile phone 100. In this specification, a portable telephone means a portable terminal having a telephone function regardless of a communication method, and includes a PHS terminal and the like.
[0028]
First, the mobile phone 100 will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 100 has a configuration in which a lower body 110 and an upper body 120 are rotatably connected via a hinge structure 130, and can be opened and closed (folded). . The lower body 110 is provided with an operation unit such as a mouthpiece (microphone) and various push buttons, and the upper body 120 is provided with a receiver (receiver) and a display unit such as a liquid crystal display. ing. The mobile phone 100 has the lower body 110 and the upper body 120 opened when talking or operating the operation unit. When the portable telephone 100 is carried around, the lower body 110 and the upper body 120 are closed (folded) to be compact.
[0029]
The waterproof case 1 for housing such a mobile phone 100 has a lower case 2 for housing a lower body 110 and an upper case 3 for housing an upper body 120.
[0030]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower case 2 is made of a relatively hard material (has a fixed shape), and has a bottom plate 21 and a substantially peripheral portion formed around the bottom plate 21. And a peripheral wall portion 22 that draws a rectangle. The lower case 2 accommodates the lower body 110 in a shallow recess formed by the bottom plate 21 and the peripheral wall 22.
[0031]
The upper case 3 is made of a relatively hard material (has a fixed shape), and includes a top plate 31 and a peripheral wall portion 32 which is formed on a peripheral portion of the top plate 31 and has a substantially rectangular shape. Have. The upper case 3 accommodates the upper body 120 in a shallow recess formed by the top plate 31 and the peripheral wall portion 32.
[0032]
The lower case 2 and the upper case 3 are rotatably connected to each other by a hinge structure (connecting portion) 4 at one end in the longitudinal direction thereof. As a result, the waterproof case 1 can be opened and closed by rotating the lower case 2 and the upper case 3, and is in an open state shown in FIG. 1 and a closed state shown in FIG. The edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 22 and the edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 32 have shapes corresponding to each other, and when the waterproof case 1 is closed, they are joined via a seal member 7 described later.
[0033]
The connecting portion between the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 is not limited to the hinge structure portion 4, but is formed of, for example, a flexible thin band-shaped portion. It may be such that it is connected to.
[0034]
The mobile phone 100 is stored with the hinge structure 130 facing the hinge structure 4 of the waterproof case 1.
[0035]
In the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 2, the entire lower body 110 is located in the lower case 2 and the entire upper body 120 is located in the upper case 3. The upper case 3 only needs to house at least a part of the upper body 120 as long as it houses at least a part of the upper case 110. That is, in the state shown in FIG. 2, a part of the upper body 120 may be located in the lower case 2, and a part of the lower body 110 may be located in the upper case 3.
[0036]
The constituent materials of the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 are not particularly limited, but are preferably formed of a resin material (plastic). By using a resin material, it is possible to reduce the weight, and even in the case of a relatively complicated shape, it is easy to manufacture and can be manufactured at low cost. When a resin material is used, more excellent shock absorption is obtained, and the mobile phone 100 can be more reliably protected when the waterproof case 1 is dropped.
[0037]
The resin material constituting the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 is not particularly limited. For example, polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyurethane, polystyrene, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, polyamide , Polyethylene terephthalate, polyester such as polybutylene terephthalate, acrylic resin, ABS resin, AS resin, polyacetal, fluorine resin such as polyphenylene sulfide, polyetheretherketone, polytetrafluoroethylene, styrene, polyolefin, polyurethane, Various thermoplastic elastomers such as polyesters and polyamides, and combinations of two or more of them (polymer alloys, polymer Rend, laminate) can be mentioned.
[0038]
In addition, the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 have visibility in which at least a part of the stored mobile phone 100 can be seen, that is, at least a part thereof is transparent, colored transparent or translucent. Is preferred. For example, when at least a part of the top plate 31 has internal visibility, a sub-display, a display lamp, and the like provided on the rear surface 121 of the upper body 120 can be visually recognized. Etc. can be visually confirmed.
[0039]
Further, it is more preferable that the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 are almost entirely transparent, colored transparent or translucent. Thereby, in addition to the above effects, the aesthetic appearance of the waterproof case 1 can be improved.
[0040]
The lower case 2 and the upper case 3 are shaped (sized) so that the antenna 140 installed to protrude from the upper body 120 of the mobile phone 100 can be stored. Further, in the present embodiment, the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 can accommodate the mobile phone 100 of the type in which the antenna 140 is installed in the lower body 110 as shown by a dotted line in FIG. It has a shape (size). In the present invention, the location where the antenna 140 is installed may be such that it can accommodate only one type of mobile phone.
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 1, the lower case 2 is provided with lower case side holding means 5 for holding the lower body 110. The lower case-side holding means 5 is provided inside each of the two longer sides of the peripheral wall portion 22. Since these two lower case side holding means 5 have the same configuration, only one lower case side holding means 5 will be described as a representative.
[0042]
The lower case-side holding means 5 is composed of two plate pieces 51 and 52 projecting from the center of the inner wall on the longer side of the peripheral wall 22. The vicinity of the base of the plate 51 (curved portion 511) is curved to the left in FIG. 3, and the plate 51 is formed so as to extend linearly therefrom to the left in FIG. 3 (linear portion). 512). Further, the vicinity of the base (curved portion 521) of the plate piece 52 is curved rightward in FIG. 3, and the plate piece 52 is formed so as to extend linearly therefrom rightward in FIG. Linear portion 522).
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 1, engagement portions (claws) 53 protruding inward are formed at the upper edges of the linear portion 512 of the plate 51 and the linear portion 522 of the plate 52, respectively. .
[0044]
When storing the lower body 110 in the lower case 2, the lower body 110 is inserted between the lower case-side holding means 5 so as to push and spread the lower case-side holding means 5 to both sides. In this stored state, as shown in FIG. 3, the linear portions 512 and 522 of both the lower case side holding means 5 respectively contact the side portions (side surfaces) of the lower body 110, and the two engaging portions 53 respectively become the lower portions. Engage with the side edge (corner) of the body 110. As a result, the lower body 110 is held by the lower case 2.
[0045]
In this state, the linear portions 512 and 522 are brought into pressure contact with the lower body 110 by the restoring force of the elastically deformed curved portions 511 and 521, and the engaging portion 53 is stably held on the lower body 110 in close contact. You. That is, the curved portions 511 and 521 function as urging means for urging the engaging portion 53 inward.
[0046]
Moreover, in such a lower case side holding means 5, the dimension between both lower case side holding means 5 is variable depending on the degree of deformation of the curved portions 511, 521. Therefore, the lower body 110 can be held corresponding to the difference in the dimension (width) of the lower body 110. Therefore, the waterproof case 1 can be used for any of the mobile phones 100 of different models, and has high versatility.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, the lower case-side holding means 5 is for fixedly holding the lower body 110, but in the present invention, the lower case-side holding means 5 moves the lower body 110 relative to the lower case 2 to some extent. It may be held as possible (for example, movably in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction in FIG. 2).
[0048]
Further, in the present embodiment, the lower case side holding means 5 is formed integrally with the lower case 2, but may be formed of a separate member, for example, the edge of the lower body 110. It may have a claw member (engaging portion) that engages with the portion, and a coil spring (biasing means) that biases the claw member inward.
[0049]
The upper case 3 is provided with a locking portion 6 that locks to the front surface 122 of the upper body 120 as upper case side holding means for holding the upper body 120. As shown in FIG. 1, the locking portions 6 are provided at two corners of the peripheral wall 32 located on the side opposite to the hinge structure 4, respectively, and have a thin plate shape. The locking portion 6 is formed integrally with the upper case 3 and has flexibility.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 2, when the upper body 120 is stored in the upper case 3, the locking portion 6 locks (abuts) a part of the front surface 122 of the upper body 120. Thus, the upper case 3 holds the upper body 120.
[0051]
When storing the upper body 120 in the upper case 3, the upper body 120 can be easily inserted inside the locking part 6 by deforming the locking part 6.
[0052]
Such a thin plate-shaped locking portion 6 can hold the upper body 120 irrespective of the dimensions (width, thickness) of the upper body 120. Therefore, the waterproof case 1 can be used for any of the mobile phones 100 of different models, and has high versatility.
[0053]
In the waterproof case 1 of the present invention, the lower case-side holding means 5 holds the lower body 110 and the upper case-side holding means 6 holds the upper body 120, thereby rotating the lower case 2 and the upper case 3. Accordingly, the lower body 110 and the upper body 120 rotate accordingly. That is, as the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 open and close, the mobile phone 100 opens and closes. Accordingly, when the mobile phone 100 is opened for use, there is no need to perform an operation of further opening the mobile phone 100 after the waterproof case 1 is opened, which is very convenient.
[0054]
When the mobile phone 100 is opened together with the waterproof case 1, the position of the hinge structure 4 of the waterproof case 1 and the position of the hinge structure 130 of the mobile phone 100 are different. In the direction (toward the hinge structure 4 side). In the waterproof case 1, since the locking portion 6 is merely in contact with the front surface 122 of the upper body 120, the movement of the upper body 120 with respect to the upper case 3 at this time is freely permitted. Thus, the waterproof case 1 with the mobile phone 100 stored therein can be smoothly opened and closed. Note that the locking portion 6 is formed with a sufficient length so as to be locked to the front surface 122 of the upper body 120 even when the waterproof case 1 and the mobile phone 1 are opened.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 1, a sealing member (packing) 7 made of an elastic material is provided as a waterproofing means at an edge of the peripheral wall portion 22 of the lower case 2 (joining portion to the peripheral wall portion 32). As shown in FIG. 2, when the waterproof case 1 is closed, the joint between the peripheral wall portion 22 and the peripheral wall portion 32 is liquid-tightly sealed by the seal member 7, so that the mobile phone 100 housed inside is securely connected. Can be waterproof.
[0056]
The elastic material constituting the seal member 7 is not particularly limited, but includes, for example, natural rubber, various synthetic rubbers such as isoprene rubber, silicone rubber, butyl rubber, urethane rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, fluorine rubber, acrylic rubber, and polyamide. And various thermoplastic elastomers such as polyester, polyester and polyurethane.
[0057]
Note that, unlike the illustration, the seal member 7 may be provided on the upper case 3 side, or may be provided on both the lower case 2 side and the upper case 3 side.
[0058]
In addition, the seal portion that seals the joint between the lower case 2 and the upper case 3 is not limited to the seal member 7 formed of a member separate from the lower case 2 (or the upper case 3). When the lower case 2 (or the upper case 3) is made of a material having a relatively high elasticity such as the above-mentioned various elastomers, this sealing portion is integrated with the lower case 2 (or the upper case 3). May be formed.
[0059]
The lower case 2 and the upper case 3 can be fixed in a closed state by the fixing means 8. As shown in FIG. 2, the fixing means 8 includes a hook (claw portion) 81 integrally formed at a position on the opposite side of the hinge structure 4 of the lower case 2 and a hook (claw portion) 81 formed on the upper case 3. The distal end portion is constituted by a concave portion 82 into which it can be inserted. When the waterproof case 1 is opened, the fixing of the fixing means 8 is released by deforming the hook 81 to the left in FIG.
[0060]
In the present embodiment, the fixing means 8 is formed integrally with the lower case 2 and the upper case 3, but is not limited to such a configuration, and may be formed of a separate member. Further, a mechanism using a link mechanism or the like may be used.
[0061]
According to such a waterproof case 1, the foldable mobile phone 1 can be waterproofed. Therefore, when the mobile phone 1 is brought into an environment where there is a risk of getting wet, such as a bath, the sea, a river, a pool, or rainy weather, it is possible to effectively prevent the mobile phone 1 from breaking down.
[0062]
Further, since the waterproof case 1 is a hard case type having a certain shape as described above, the waterproof case 1 has a high shock absorption, and the mobile phone 100 can be effectively used from a shock such as when the waterproof case 1 is dropped. Can be protected. Further, it has excellent durability, and is unlikely to cause deterioration, breakage, deterioration of waterproof performance, and the like due to aging.
[0063]
Further, in the present invention, as described above, since the mobile phone 100 is opened as the waterproof case 1 is opened, when an incoming call arrives at the mobile phone 100, the waterproof case 1 is temporarily separated from the water place. By opening, it is possible to respond quickly to an incoming call.
[0064]
Note that the waterproof case 1 is preferably configured to float on water in the state shown in FIG. This makes it possible to easily recover when dropped by mistake.
[0065]
Further, it is preferable that the waterproof case 1 is provided with a hole (not shown) for connecting a strap (hanging string). By attaching the strap to the waterproof case 1, the waterproof case can be hung from the neck or the like with the strap, and can enter the sea, a pool, or the like as it is.
[0066]
In addition, the waterproof case 1 may be provided with a belt insertion portion that can be fixed to the waist through the belt of the pants.
[0067]
In general, in a waterproof case of a mobile phone, a ringtone or vibration of a vibrator is hardly transmitted to the outside because the mobile phone is hermetically sealed. On the other hand, the waterproof case 1 of the present embodiment has the following configuration, so that it is possible to easily notify the outside that the mobile phone 100 has received an incoming call. Hereinafter, this configuration will be described.
[0068]
As shown in FIG. 2, inside the lower case 2, plate pieces (vibration transmitting means) 23 and 24 that are in contact with and support the bottom surface 111 of the lower body 110 of the mobile phone 100 are installed. The plate pieces 23 and 24 are preferably formed integrally with the lower case 2.
[0069]
The plate piece 23 is formed so as to extend from the center of the bottom plate 21 to the left in FIG. 2, and the plate piece 24 is formed so as to extend from the center of the bottom plate 21 to the right in FIG. 2. Have been.
[0070]
When the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 operates, the vibration is transmitted to the bottom plate 21 by the plate pieces 23 and 24, and the bottom plate 21 vibrates in the thickness direction. By vibrating the bottom plate 21 (vibrating portion) which is a part of the outer wall of the waterproof case 1 in this manner, it is possible to easily understand that the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 is operating.
[0071]
In particular, in the configuration shown in the figure, since the roots of the plate pieces 23 and 24 to the bottom plate 21 are both located at the center of the bottom plate 21, the vibration of the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 is concentrated at the center of the bottom plate 21. As a result, the bottom plate 21 can be vibrated with a larger amplitude.
[0072]
The bottom plate 21 is thinner than other parts of the lower case 2. Thereby, the bottom plate 21 is more easily vibrated, and it is possible to more easily understand that the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 is operating.
[0073]
In addition, since the bottom plate 21 is thin, the ring tone of the mobile phone 100 can be easily transmitted to the outside, and the ring tone of the mobile phone 100 can be more easily heard from outside. Therefore, even when the mobile phone 100 is not in the vibration mode, the incoming call of the mobile phone 100 can be easily recognized.
[0074]
When the bottom plate 21 vibrates, the bottom plate 21 acts as a sound source to generate sound. That is, the bottom plate 21 also functions as a sound generating unit that generates a sound by the vibration of the vibrator of the mobile phone 100. Thereby, the incoming of the mobile phone 100 can be easily informed by the sound generated by the bottom plate 21.
[0075]
Further, the outer surface of the bottom plate 21 is a concave surface 211, so that the sound generated by the bottom plate 21 resonates (resonates) on the concave surface 211, and this sound can be more easily heard. That is, the concave surface 211 functions as a reverberation unit that resonates (resonates) the sound generated by the bottom plate 21.
Note that a vibrating portion such as the bottom plate 21 may be provided in the upper case 3.
[0076]
Further, in the waterproof case 1 of the present embodiment, the sound generating member 9 is installed inside the top plate 31 as a sound generating unit that generates a sound by the vibration of the vibrator of the mobile phone 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the sound generating member 9 is a plate-shaped member made of a metal material, and has a hole 91 formed in the center thereof. A projection formed from the inner surface of the top plate 31 is inserted into the hole 91, and a spherical engaging portion 311 having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the hole 91 is formed at the tip of the projection. Thereby, the sound generating member 9 is installed to be swingable with respect to the top plate 31.
[0077]
When the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 operates, the sound generating member 9 swings due to the vibration, and repeatedly collides with the inner surface of the top plate 31 to generate a sound (collision sound). With this sound, it is possible to easily notify that the mobile phone 100 has received a call.
[0078]
The sound generating member 9 may be one that is installed so as to be able to vibrate (reciprocate). Further, it may be installed outside the lower case 2 or the upper case 3. Further, the outer surface of the installation site of the sound generating member 9, that is, the outer surface of the top plate 31 may be concave. Thereby, similarly to the concave surface 211, the sound of the sound generating member 9 can be reverberated.
[0079]
In addition, the grounding portion 25 (the bottom portion of the lower case 2), which is grounded when the waterproof case 1 is placed on a flat surface such as a desk, can be stably placed without rattling. Although it is formed so as to be located on the same plane as described above, in the present embodiment, a part of the grounding part 25 is configured so as not to be located on the same plane as another part of the grounding part 25. Thereby, the waterproof case 1 can swing within a small range when placed on a desk, for example, and swings when the vibrator of the mobile phone 100 operates. Due to this swing, the desk surface and the grounding portion 25 make a rattling sound, so that the incoming of the mobile phone 100 can be notified more easily.
[0080]
As described above, the waterproof case for the mobile phone of the present invention has been described with respect to the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each part constituting the waterproof case for the mobile phone exhibits the same function. It can be replaced with any configuration obtained. Further, an arbitrary component may be added.
[0081]
Further, the sound generating means for generating a sound by the vibration of the vibrator of the mobile phone may not be provided.
[0082]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a foldable mobile phone can be waterproofed, and the mobile phone can be brought into an environment where there is a risk of getting wet with water.
[0083]
In addition, since the case is of a hard case type, the stored mobile phone can be effectively protected from impacts and the like, and has excellent durability, with little deterioration over time and deterioration in waterproof performance.
[0084]
In addition, the operability is good because the mobile phone opens as the waterproof case is opened.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment (open state) of a waterproof case for a mobile phone of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional side view of the waterproof case for the mobile phone shown in FIG. 1 (in a state where the mobile phone is stored and closed).
FIG. 3 is a perspective view seen from the direction of arrow III in FIG. 2;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Waterproof case for mobile phones
2 Lower case
21 Bottom plate
211 concave
22 Perimeter wall
23, 24 plate pieces
25 Grounding part
3 Upper case
31 Top plate
311 Locking part
32 Perimeter wall
4 Hinge structure
5 Lower case side holding means
51 Sheets
511 curved part
512 straight section
52 sheet pieces
521 curved part
522 straight section
53 Engagement part
6 Locking part (upper case side holding means)
7 Seal member
8 Fixing means
81 hooks
82 recess
9 Sound generating members
91 holes
100 mobile phone
110 Lower body
111 bottom
120 Upper body
121 back
122 front
130 Hinge structure
140 antenna

Claims (18)

A waterproof case for a mobile phone that stores a foldable mobile phone in which a lower body and an upper body are openably connected,
A lower case that houses at least a part of the lower body,
Lower case-side holding means provided on the lower case and holding the lower body;
An upper case rotatably connected to the lower case and housing at least a part of the upper body;
Upper case-side holding means provided on the upper case and holding the upper body;
Waterproof means for ensuring liquid tightness when the lower case and the upper case are closed,
The lower case side holding means holds the lower body, and the upper case side holding means holds the upper body, so that the lower case and the upper case are rotated to open and close. A waterproof case for a mobile phone, wherein the mobile phone is configured to open and close. 2. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the waterproofing means has a sealing portion for liquid-tightly sealing a joint between the lower case and the upper case when the two cases are closed. 3. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the lower case-side holding means and the upper side holding means are capable of holding mobile phones having different sizes. 4. The lower case-side holding unit according to claim 1, further comprising: an engaging portion that engages with an edge of the lower body; and a biasing unit that biases the engaging portion inward. 5. A waterproof case for a mobile phone as described. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the upper case side holding means has a locking portion that locks to a front surface of the upper body. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 5, wherein the locking portion has a thin plate shape having flexibility. 7. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising a sound generating means for generating a sound by vibration of a vibrator of the stored mobile phone. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 7, further comprising reverberation means for reverberating the sound generated by the sound generation means. 9. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 7, wherein an outer surface of the case near the sound generating means is concave. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a vibrating portion that transmits vibration of a vibrator of the stored mobile phone to a part of an outer wall and vibrates. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 10, further comprising: a vibration transmitting unit configured to transmit the vibration of the vibrator of the stored mobile phone to the vibrating portion in a concentrated manner. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 10, wherein the vibrating portion is configured by a thin portion formed on a part of the lower case and / or the upper case. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 10, wherein a sound is generated by the vibration of the vibrating portion. A sound generating member installed to be capable of swinging or vibrating, wherein the sound generating member swings or vibrates due to the vibration of the vibrator of the accommodated mobile phone and generates sound by repeatedly colliding with another part; A waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 13. A part of the grounding part that can be grounded when placed on a plane is configured not to be located on the same plane as another part of the grounding part, and is swingable when placed on a plane. 15. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of 1 to 14. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising fixing means for fixing the lower case and the upper case in a closed state. 17. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to claim 16, wherein the fixing means is provided on a side opposite to a connecting portion between the lower case and the upper case. The waterproof case for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the lower case and / or the upper case have visibility so that at least a part of the stored mobile phone can be viewed.

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