JP2004072601A - Electronic equipment protective case - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic equipment protective case that enables a mobile phone to be used without any limitation of a use environment. <P>SOLUTION: In a case body 2, a housing space 5 for liquid-tightly housing a mobile phone 11 inside is divided in an openable and closable way. The case body 2 is provided with an outputting means 68 for outputting an output signal of electronic equipment 11 outside the case body 2. The case body 2 is provided with an inputting means 62 for inputting an input signal to the electronic equipment 11, facing the outer part of the case body 2. The case body 2 is provided with a window part 43 through which a display part 13 of the portable telephone set 11 can be visually recognized from the outside. The case body 2 is provided with a positioning part 51 for positioning and fixing the mobile phone 11 in the housing space 5 with the display part 13 of the mobile phone 11 facing the window part 43. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic device protection case for storing an electronic device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as electronic devices, for example, mobile phones capable of inputting and outputting audio information have been widely used. In this mobile phone, it is desirable that the mobile phone can be used without restriction on the place of use. However, use is restricted in environments where electronic components are damaged, for example, where there is a large amount of dust that affects the operation of electronic components such as dust and sand, or where there is an effect of water such as the sea or bath. Is done.
[0003]
On the other hand, there is also known a portable telephone having a waterproof structure that can be used if there is some rain or splash.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even a mobile phone having a waterproof function for daily life has a problem that its use is limited in a harsh environment where a large amount of water, salt or oil is present, such as the sea or a bath. In addition, it is conceivable to apply waterproof processing to all of the mobile phones, but a problem of an increase in cost is cited as an example.
[0005]
On the other hand, there has been known a waterproof case for an audio device that enables an audio device such as an MD player or a CD player to be used in an environment such as a sea or a bath. This acoustic device waterproof case includes a case body that divides a storage space for accommodating the acoustic device in a liquid-tight manner, and a speaker that is provided in the case body and outputs sound information of the acoustic device.
[0006]
However, in such an acoustic device waterproof case, there is an example of a problem that only the sound information of the acoustic device is output and electronic devices that perform various operations cannot cope with the problem.
[0007]
An object of the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device protection case in which various electronic devices can be used without being restricted by a use environment.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a case body for partitioning a storage space for housing an electronic device therein so as to be openable and closable, and an output provided in the case body for outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body. An electronic device protection case, comprising: means, and input means provided on the case body facing the outside of the case body to input an input signal to the electronic device.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 28, wherein a storage space for storing an electronic device having a terminal mounting port for inputting and outputting an output signal and an input signal is partitioned so as to be openable and closable, and the terminal mounting port is provided at one longitudinal end in the storage space. And a terminal for detachably connecting to the electronic device protection case.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
(1st Embodiment)
1 to 9 show a first embodiment of an electronic device protection case according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external view of a state where the electronic device protection case is mounted on a mounting surface with the case body closed. FIG. 2 is a front view of the electronic device protection case. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the electronic device protection case. FIG. 4 is a view showing the inside of the case body with the case body of the electronic device protection case opened. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram viewed from the VII direction in FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX of FIG.
[0012]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, the electronic device protection case 1 includes a case body 2 that divides a housing space 5 that houses a mobile phone 11 as an electronic device so that the housing space 5 can be opened and closed.
[0013]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the mobile phone 11 includes a display-side element 12 having a display unit 13 on one surface of a flat rectangular parallelepiped, and an operation unit 15 for input operation on one surface of the flat rectangular parallelepiped. And an operation unit side element 14 having a rotatable connection. The display unit-side element 12 and the operation unit-side element 14 can be folded with the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 facing each other and, as shown in FIG. Can be opened together. When the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 are opened flush with each other, the display unit 13 has a longitudinal direction in a direction connecting the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15. When the display unit 13 is set to the upper side and the operation unit 15 is set to the lower side with the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 being substantially flush with each other, the character information of the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 can be read at the correct position. Can be. On the side surface of the operation unit side element 14 in the opposite direction to the display unit side element 12, a terminal mounting port 16 for attaching a terminal for outputting and inputting a signal is provided.
[0014]
The case body 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the mounting surface S in a state where the case body 2 is mounted on the mounting surface S as shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. A substantially box-shaped case body 21 having an opening 24 on the back side, one surface, a lid 31 for closing the opening 24 of the case body 21 in a substantially box shape having an open front surface, and a case body 21. 41 as a connecting means for opening and closing the housing 31 and the lid 31, a sealing means for sealing the storage space 5 in a liquid-tight manner, and a window as a transparent part for making the inside of the case body 2 visible from the outside. It is provided with a portion 43, a mounting means for mounting the case body 2 on the mounting surface S, and a handle means for lifting the case body 2.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, or FIG. 4, the case main body 21 is integrally and continuously erected from a substantially rectangular bottom surface 22 having four curved corners and a curved surface from the periphery of the bottom surface 22. A storage space 5 that has a substantially box-like shape having a side wall 23 and accommodates the mobile phone 11 therein, and a control space 6 that accommodates a control device 61, a power supply unit 65, and a speaker 68 as output means (sound generation means). ing. As shown in FIG. 4, when the case body 21 and the lid 31 are opened, the storage space 5 is opened outward from the opening 24. The mobile phone 11 can be put in and out of the storage space 5 of the case body 21 through the opening 24.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the lid 31 has a substantially rectangular top surface 32 having substantially the same shape as the case main body 21 and four curved corners, and a curved surface from the periphery of the top surface 32. And a substantially box-like shape having a side wall 33 integrally and continuously erected. As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 8, or FIG. 9, the lid 31 is formed by bringing the end surface of the side wall 33 into contact with the opening side end surface of the side wall 23 surrounding the opening 24 of the case body 21. The housing 24 is partitioned from the outside by closing the opening 24 of the main body 21.
[0017]
The case body 21 and the lid 31 are formed of, for example, the same material such as synthetic resin. The material is not limited to synthetic resin, and any material such as wood, glass, and metal may be used. In particular, it is preferable that a treatment such as water resistance is performed. Further, the case body 21 and the lid 31 do not have to be formed of the same material.
[0018]
The hinge 41 is provided on the mounting surface S side on which the case body 2 is mounted, and rotatably connects the case body 21 and the lid body 31. As shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, the hinge 41 includes a hinge shaft 411 supported in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the case body 21 and the lid 31, and the case body 21 on the mounting surface S side. A support piece 412 having a through hole provided on the side wall 23 of the cover member 31 and supporting the hinge shaft 411, and a side wall 33 of the lid 31 on the mounting surface S side provided on the side of the case body 21 And a hook portion 413 rotatably supported by a hinge shaft 411 and having a substantially U-shaped cross section opened to the lid 31 side. The hinge 41 allows the case body 21 and the lid 31 to be easily opened and closed.
[0019]
In the following description, the direction of the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided is defined as downward, and the direction of the side surface facing the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided is defined as upward. The side surfaces adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided are referred to as left and right side surfaces, and the right and left sides are determined based on the state shown in FIG.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 6, the sealing means is provided on the case body 21, as a rubber 421 as an elastic member provided on the end face of the side wall 23 of the case body 21 on the side of the opening 24, surrounding the opening 24. The lock plate 422 is provided with a lock plate 422 as an engagement means, and a locking claw 424 as a locking means provided on the lid 31 to lock the lock plate 422 in a detachable manner. As shown in FIG. 4, the rubber 421 has a ring shape surrounding the opening 24, and is fitted in a groove 231 formed on an end face of the side wall 23 of the case body 21 on the opening 24 side. As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 8 or 9, the height of the outer slope is lower than the height of the rubber 421, and the height of the inner slope is higher than the height of the rubber 421. high. The end face of the side wall 33 of the lid 31 is formed to have a substantially L-shaped cross section that presses the rubber 421 and elastically deforms between the groove 231 and the lid 231 when the lid 31 closes the case body 21.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, or FIG. 8, the lock plate 422 is hinged to the case main body 21 so as to be rotatable from the case main body 21 toward the lid 31, and a hole 423 is formed in the center. One is provided on each of the left and right side walls 23 adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided, and two are provided on the upper side wall 23 facing the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided. The locking claw 424 is provided at a position of the lid 31 corresponding to the lock plate 422, and has a claw 425 protruding in a direction opposite to the case body 21 as shown in FIG. 6, 7, or 8. When the lock plate 422 is rotated and locked to the locking claw 424, the lock plate 422 straddles the case body 21 and the lid 31, and the hole 423 is hooked and locked by the claw 425 to be fixed. At this time, the rubber 421 is sandwiched between the case body 21 and the lid 31 around the opening 24 and elastically deforms. Then, the storage space 5 is liquid-tightly sealed from the outside.
[0022]
The window 43 is provided on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 and allows the inside of the case body 2 to be viewed from the outside of the case body 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the window portion 43 has a lower side substantially at the center in the height direction from the left and right side surfaces adjacent to the side surface on which the hinge 41 is provided to the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 at a substantially central portion. This is a configuration in which a transparent member 431 is provided in a window hole 222 formed at a position having an upper side near the opposite side surface.
[0023]
The transparent member 431 has a substantially rectangular shape with four curved corners, and is formed to be at least longer in height and left and right than the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11. Specifically, the height direction of the transparent member 431 is approximately 1.5 times the display unit side element 12 of the mobile phone 11, and the horizontal direction is longer than the left and right widths of the mobile phone 11. As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, or FIG. 8, the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 has a window hole 222 at a position where the transparent member 431 is attached, which is substantially similar to the transparent member 431 and is slightly smaller than the transparent member 431. At the periphery of the window hole 222, a step 223 for fitting the transparent member 431 from the inside of the case body 21 is provided by notching the inside of the case body 21 thinly. The height of the notch of the step 223 is substantially half the thickness of the case body 21. A step 432 to be fitted into the step 223 of the window hole 222 is formed in the peripheral edge of the transparent member 431 by being thinly cut out. The height of the step 432 is approximately half the thickness of the case body 21. When the transparent member 431 is fitted to the case body 21, the surface of the transparent member 431 is positioned flush with the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, pins 224 are formed on the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 at two locations, that is, at the approximate right and left centers of the upper side of the window 43, at the approximate left and right centers of the lower side, and at the left and right sides. . Further, a concave portion 433 formed by cutting out is provided at a position of the transparent member 431 corresponding to the pin 224. After the transparent member 431 is fitted to the case main body 21 by matching the step 432 of the transparent member 431 to the step 223 of the case main body 21 from the inside of the case main body 21, the pin 224 is crushed and the transparent member 431 is fixed. At this time, the transparent member 431 and the case main body 21 are fitted in a liquid-tight manner by removing the gap.
[0025]
As the mounting means, the first mounting means 441 for mounting the case body 2 with the surface on which the hinge 41 is provided facing the mounting surface S, and the top surface 32 of the lid 31 on the mounting surface S Second mounting means 442 for mounting the case body 2 in opposition is provided.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, the first mounting means 441 includes four substantially columnar legs formed on the side wall 23 of the case body 21 provided with the hinge 41 and the side wall 33 of the lid 31. It is composed of
[0027]
The legs are slightly longer than the hinges 41 in the direction from the side surface on which the hinges 41 are provided to the mounting surface S, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7, two legs are provided on the lid 31 side and two on the case body 21 side in parallel with the hinge 41. The legs provided on the lid 31 side and the legs provided on the case main body 21 side are displaced from the same straight line in the direction connecting the lid body 31 and the case main body 21, and the hinge 41 In a position that does not overlap with Thus, when the case body 21 and the lid 31 are opened, the four legs and the hinge 41 of the first placing means 441 do not overlap, and the case body 21 and the lid 31 are shown in FIG. About 180 degrees.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 6, or FIG. 9, the second mounting means 442 is provided at the four corners of the top surface 32 of the lid 31 so that the top surface 32 of the lid 31 faces the mounting surface S. It is composed of four bulging portions formed to bulge toward the mounting surface S in the placed state.
[0029]
As handle means, a first handle means 46 provided on a side surface opposite to the hinge 41 and a second handle means 47 formed on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 are provided.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, or FIG. 5, the first handle means 46 is a lid body that is located above the case body 2 with the hinge 41 facing the mounting surface S side. The U-shaped member is provided at the substantially right and left center of the side wall 33 of the base 31 so as to be rotatable relative to the case body 21. Both end surfaces of the U-shape are hinged to the side wall 33 of the lid 31 and can be pivoted toward the lid 31 and the case body 21. The case body 2 may be lifted by holding the first handle means 46 by hand, or the first handle means 46 may be hooked somewhere.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 5, the second handle means 47 is directed from the top surface 32 of the lid 31 to the side with the hinge 41 facing the mounting surface S and the case body 2 being mounted. The opening is formed in a concave shape. The second handle means 47 is provided above the center of gravity of the entire body in a state where the hinge body 41 is mounted with the hinge 41 facing the mounting surface S, and specifically, provided on the opposite side to the hinge 41. Have been. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second handle means 47 has a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction, and is formed of a curved surface with a chamfered end face in the longitudinal direction. The case body 2 can be lifted by hooking a finger on the second handle means 47.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the case body 2 includes a T-shaped housing space 5 which is formed of a substantially central portion and an upper side portion inside the case body 21 and houses the mobile phone 11. A U-shaped control space 6 which is internally constituted by a lower side portion and both right and left sides and in which a control device 61, a speaker 68, a microphone 62 and a power supply unit 65 are arranged, and a sound housing a sound device 71 inside the lid 31. The space 7 is divided into three spaces.
[0033]
The accommodation space 5 and the control space 6 are partitioned by a partition member (control space protection member) 8.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6, FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, the partition member 8 is integrated with a side plate portion 81 erected on the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 via a curved surface from an end of the side plate portion 81. The bottom plate 22 of the case main body 21 is connected to the side wall 23 of the case main body 21 and is connected to a ceiling plate portion 83 parallel to the bottom surface 22.
[0035]
The cross-sectional shape of the side plate portion 81 parallel to the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 is substantially U-shaped, and has a horizontal beam portion 82 connecting both ends of the U-shape and the left and right side walls 23 of the case body 21. In the vicinity of the U-shaped valley, the curved portion is curved inward of the U-shaped portion with respect to a straight line portion from both ends of the U-shaped shape toward the U-shaped valley. A communication hole 85 that connects the storage space 5 and the control space 6 is formed at the bottom of the U-shaped valley.
[0036]
The above-described window 43 is located in the storage space 5. In the storage space 5, positioning means 51 for positioning the mobile phone 11 at a position where the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 faces the window 43, and a detachable and electrically connected terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11. Connector terminals 54 are arranged.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 8, the positioning means 51 is provided on the belt 52 that surrounds the operation unit side element 14 of the mobile phone 11 and on the opposite side plate portions 81 of the U-shaped partition member 8. And a support shaft 53 on which the support shaft 52 is extended. As shown in FIG. 4, the belt 52 is located below the lower side of the window 43 and is not visible from the outside of the case body 2 through the window 43. The belt 52 has a configuration in which the operation unit-side element 14 of the mobile phone 11 is wrapped around and the ends of the belt 52 are overlapped and stopped on the back surface of the mobile phone 11. As a structure to stop by overlapping, for example, a structure such as Magic Tape (registered trademark) may be used.
[0038]
The connector terminal 54 is provided at a position facing the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11 positioned by the positioning means 51. Buttons 541 are provided on the connector terminal 54 on both left and right sides in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the connector terminal 54 is inserted. When the button 541 is pressed with a preload applied thereto, the connector terminal 54 can be inserted and removed from the terminal mounting port 16. If the connector terminal 54 is inserted into the terminal mounting port 16 and the preload is removed from this button, the connector terminal 54 is locked by the terminal mounting port 16 and cannot be pulled out.
[0039]
Here, the case body 2 is formed such that the length in the longitudinal direction of the case body 2 is at least longer than the sum of the length of the mobile phone 11 and the length of the connector terminal 54. For example, the length is such as to allow a moderate movement of the mobile phone 11 when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5.
[0040]
In the control space 6, a control device 61, a speaker 68, a microphone 62, and a power supply unit 65 are arranged.
[0041]
The control device 61 has a flat rectangular parallelepiped shape with one direction being long, and includes a control circuit as control means. The control device 61 is disposed on the side of the case body 21 of the ceiling plate 83 in the U-shaped left space in the control space 6 with its longitudinal direction being parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 6, a microphone 62 as an input means (sound collecting means) for collecting external sound is provided on the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 facing the control device 61 disposed in the control space 6. , A volume knob 63 for adjusting the volume of the speaker 68, and a light emitting diode 64 that is turned on while the control device 61 is operating.
[0043]
The microphone 62 and the light emitting diode 64 are arranged in holes 225A and 225B, respectively, which are opened toward the outer surface on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21, and the holes 225A and 225B are sealed with a waterproof sheet. I have.
[0044]
The volume knob 63 penetrates the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 and protrudes outward.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, or FIG. 8, the power supply unit 65 is formed in the control space 6 in the U-shaped right space in FIG. The power supply unit 65 has a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2, and is formed by recessing the ceiling plate 83 into a concave shape that opens in the same direction as the opening 24 of the case body 21. The power supply unit 65 accommodates four cylindrical batteries 66 (for example, AA batteries and AAA batteries), and two batteries arranged in series in the longitudinal direction of the case body 2 are arranged in parallel. Locking pieces 671 are provided on both left and right sides near the upper and lower centers near the concave opening of the power supply section 65. The battery 66 housed in the power supply unit 65 is stably housed by being urged by the coil spring 672 serving as an electrode, and by locking the contact portions of the two batteries 66 with the locking pieces 671. You.
[0046]
Here, the control space 6 includes not only a space surrounded by the partition member 8 and the case body 21 but also a space formed by recessing the ceiling plate 83 of the partition member 8 that is the power supply unit 65. It is called the control space 6 inclusive.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 6, the speaker 68 has a sound emitting unit 681 that emits a sound facing the bottom surface of the case body 21, and is disposed on the left and right sides of the lower side in the control space 6 of the case body 21. I have. At the position of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 facing the sounding portion 681 of the speaker 68, a large number of small holes 226 forming a circle as a whole are formed, and the small holes 226 are sealed with a waterproof sheet. ing.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are electrically connected by a power cable 691 that supplies power of the power supply unit 65 to the control device 61. The control device 61 and the left and right speakers 68 are connected by an output transmission cable 692 that transmits an output signal from the control device 61 to the both speakers 68.
[0049]
The connector terminal 54 and the control device 61 are connected by a connector terminal cable 693. The connector terminal cable 693 is connected to the connector terminal 54 near a communication hole 85 communicating from the control space 6 to the storage space 5.
[0050]
The output of the mobile phone 11 is transmitted from the connector terminal 54 to the control device 61 through the connector terminal cable 693, transmitted from the control device 61 to the speaker, and sounded from the speaker. The sound collected by the microphone 62 is input from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11 through the connector terminal cable 693 and the connector terminal 54. At this time, the control device 61 includes an amplifier such as an amplifier, and amplifies a signal input from the mobile phone 11 and the microphone 62 by a predetermined amount designated by the volume knob 63 and outputs the amplified signal.
[0051]
Further, the power transmitted from the power supply unit 65 to the control device 61 causes the control device 61 to operate, and the power is transmitted from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11, and the mobile phone 11 operates using the power.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 4, an acoustic device 71 is housed in the acoustic space 7, and a connector pin 72 that is attached to and detached from the acoustic device 71 and is electrically connected thereto is arranged. The connector pin 72 is provided at the tip of an acoustic cable 73 pulled out from the control device 61 through the communication hole 85. It is desirable that the audio device 71 has a pin jack 711 that has a detachable connector pin 72 and outputs a signal. For example, a portable CD player or MD player that is large enough to be stored in the acoustic space 7 may be used. The connector pin 72 is shaped to be inserted into the pin jack 711 at right angles to the audio cable 73, and is not easily pulled out even if the audio cable 73 is caught in the communication hole 85 and pulled. It is.
[0053]
Next, the operation of the control device 61 will be described. The operation of the control device 61 in a state where the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11 and the connector pin 72 is connected to the pin jack 711 of the audio device 71 will be described as an example.
[0054]
Control device 61 outputs sound information output from audio device 71 to speaker 68 when mobile phone 11 is not in the incoming call state. Thereby, the sound information of the sound device 71 is emitted from the speaker 68 to the outside. When the mobile phone 11 receives a signal, a signal indicating that the mobile phone 11 has received the signal is output to the control device 61. Then, after interrupting the sound information from the audio device 71 without outputting it to the speaker 68, the control device 61 puts the mobile phone 11 into a talking state with the partner device that has called the mobile phone 11. At this time, the control device 61 sends an output audio signal output from the mobile phone 11 to the speaker 68, and sends the audio collected by the microphone 62 to the mobile phone 11 as an input audio signal. In this state, a call can be made with the partner device.
[0055]
Next, when the other party calling the mobile phone 11 ends the call, a signal indicating the end of the call is output from the mobile phone 11 to the control device 61. Then, the control device 61 terminates the call state of the mobile phone 11 and outputs sound information from the audio device 71 to the speaker 68.
[0056]
Next, the use of the electronic device protection case 1 will be described.
First, the lock plate 422 is removed from the locking claw 424, and the case body 21 and the lid 31 are opened around the hinge 41 as shown in FIG. When the battery 66 is not stored, the battery 66 is stored in the power supply unit 65. Next, the mobile phone 11 is opened so that the display unit 13 and the operation unit 15 are substantially flush with each other, and the mobile phone 11 is placed in the storage space 5 of the case body 21. At this time, the display unit side element 12 is turned to the upper side in the direction opposite to the hinge 41, and the operation unit side element 14 is turned to the lower side. Further, with the display unit 13 facing the window unit 43, the operation unit side element 14 is mounted around the belt 52, and the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed. The connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting opening 16 of the mobile phone 11 to make it electrically conductive. The acoustic device 71 is housed in the acoustic space 7 in the lid 31, and the connector pins 72 are connected to the pin jacks 711 for electrical conduction. When listening to the music of the audio device 71, the power of the audio device 71 is turned on at this stage to output sound information.
[0057]
Next, the case body 21 and the cover 31 are rotated by rotating the case body 21 and the cover 31 around the hinge 41. The lock plate 422 is engaged with the locking claw 424 to seal the housing space 5. Then, the storage space 5 is in a liquid-tightly sealed state. Therefore, the mobile phone 11 and the sound device 71 can be used in a harsh environment where a large amount of water, salt, oil, or the like exists, such as the sea or a bath.
[0058]
In this state, the sound information of the sound device 71 is being emitted from the speaker 68, but when adjusting the volume, the volume knob 63 is appropriately turned.
[0059]
When the case body 2 is mounted on the mounting surface S, the hinge 41 may be mounted on the mounting surface S by the first mounting means 441. Then, the display on the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be placed easily through the window 43. The bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 may be placed in a direction opposite to the placement surface S by the second placement means 442. Then, since the speaker 68 faces upward, the sound from the speaker 68 is easy to hear. It is also possible to listen to music while carrying the first handle means 46 or the second handle means 47.
[0060]
When an incoming call arrives at the mobile phone 11, the control device 61 puts the mobile phone 11 into a talking state and cuts off sound from the acoustic device 71. In this state, the user speaks toward the microphone 62. Then, a call can be made with the partner device that has called the mobile phone 11. That is, the voice of the other party is output from the speaker 68, and the voice uttered to the microphone 62 is output to the mobile phone 11 and transmitted to the other device.
[0061]
When the call with the partner device is ended, the control device 61 ends the call state of the mobile phone 11, and the sound information of the audio device 71 is output from the speaker.
[0062]
According to such an electronic device protection case 1, the following effects can be obtained.
[0063]
A case body 2 for partitioning a storage space 5 for housing the mobile phone 11 therein so as to be openable and closable; a speaker 68 provided in the case body 2 for outputting an output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 to the outside of the case body 2; A microphone 62 is provided on the body 2 facing the outside of the case body 2 and inputs an input signal to the mobile phone 11.
[0064]
In such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, the mobile phone 11 is partitioned from the outside by the case body 2. Therefore, the mobile phone 11 can be classified based on factors that affect the operation of the mobile phone 11, such as external dust and water. As a result, for example, it is possible to bring the mobile phone 11 to the sea or a bath while being housed in the housing space 5 and talk with the partner device that has called the mobile phone 11. That is, the voice from the partner device received by the mobile phone 11 is output to the outside from the speaker 68, and the voice uttered into the microphone is input to the mobile phone 11 and transmitted to the partner device. The mobile phone 11 is housed and can be taken out by opening and closing the case body 2. For example, even if the mobile phone 11 is not waterproof, by storing it in the storage space 5, it can be used without being restricted by the use environment such as the sea or a bath.
[0065]
The case body 2 is formed so that the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be viewed from outside the case body 2.
[0066]
According to such a configuration, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be viewed from outside the case body 2. For example, the display on the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be viewed from the outside of the case body 2 even when a display notifying that the call has been received or the time is displayed. If the case body 2 is formed integrally with a transparent member, productivity can be improved and cost can be easily reduced.
[0067]
The case body 2 includes a window 43 at a position facing the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 so that the display unit 13 can be viewed from outside the case body 2.
[0068]
According to such a configuration, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be viewed from the outside of the case body 2 through the window 43. For example, even if the case body 2 itself is formed of an opaque substance, as in the present embodiment, if the window hole 222 is formed in the case body 2 and the transparent member 431 is fitted into the window hole 222, as shown in FIG. In addition, the display unit 13 can be visually recognized from the outside of the case body 2, and other internal configurations cannot be visually recognized, so that the appearance can be improved.
[0069]
The case body 2 includes positioning means 51 for removably positioning the mobile phone 11 in the storage space 5.
[0070]
According to such a configuration, since the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed by the positioning means 51, the mobile phone 11 does not move in the storage space 5. As a result, since the mobile phone 11 does not hit the inner wall of the case body 2, it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as damage to the mobile phone 11 and other parts.
[0071]
The case body 2 includes a window 43 that allows the display unit 13 to be viewed from outside the case body 2 at a position facing the display unit 13 that displays information on the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5, and a mobile phone 11. And positioning means 51 for positioning and fixing the display unit 13 in the storage space 5 at a position where the display unit 13 faces the window unit 43.
[0072]
According to such a configuration, the mobile phone 11 is positioned and fixed in a state where the display unit 13 faces the window unit 43, so that the display on the display unit 13 can be viewed through the window unit 43. In the present embodiment, the positioning means 51 is provided on the lower side of the window 43 and cannot be seen from the outside through the window 43.
[0073]
The case body 2 communicates with the housing space 5 and has a case body 21 having an opening 24 through which the mobile phone 11 can enter and exit, and the opening 24 is openably and closably closed to divide the housing space 5 into the case body 21. A lid 31 and sealing means for sealing the housing space 5 in a liquid-tight manner are provided.
[0074]
According to such a configuration, the mobile phone 11 can be put in and out of the storage space 5 through the opening 24. That is, the storage space 5 can be easily opened by opening and closing the case main body 21 and the lid 31, and when the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are combined, the storage space 5 is closed by the sealing means. The stored mobile phone 11 can be stored in a liquid-tight manner with a simple structure.
[0075]
The sealing means is provided on the case body 21 and is an elastic member which is sandwiched between the case body 21 and the cover 31 and elastically deforms in a state surrounding the periphery of the opening 24 when the opening 24 is closed by the cover 31. Rubber 421, a lock plate 422 provided as an engagement means provided on the case body, and a lock plate 422 provided on the lid 31 so as to be engaged and disengaged, and the opening 24 is closed by the lid 31. Locking claw 424 as locking means for maintaining the locked state.
[0076]
According to such a configuration, the case body 21 and the lid 31 are fixed in a state where the opening 24 is closed by the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 424, and at this time, provided around the opening 24. The rubber 421 is elastically deformed by being sandwiched between the case body 21 and the lid 31. Then, the storage space 5 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner, and the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 is protected in a liquid-tight manner. Further, the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 425 are strongly engaged by the urging force of the rubber 421, and the lock plate 422 and the locking claw 424 are not easily detached. Therefore, since the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are not easily opened, there is no danger that the case main body 21 and the lid 31 open without permission and water or the like enters the housing space 5.
[0077]
The case body 2 is provided on a surface opposite to the mounting surface S on which the case body 2 is mounted. A hinge 41 serving as connecting means for connecting the lid 31 and a length longer than a distance from a surface facing the mounting surface S on which the case body 2 is mounted to a position close to the mounting surface S of the hinge 41. A leg, which is the first mounting means 441 protruding, is provided.
[0078]
According to such a configuration, since the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are connected by the hinge 41, the storage space 5 is opened by rotating the lid 31 by the hinge 41, and the storage space 5 is moved to the storage space 5. The telephone 11 can be easily taken in and out. Further, a first mounting means 441 is provided which is protruded with a length longer than a distance from a surface facing the mounting surface S to a position close to the mounting surface S of the hinge 41. Therefore, the case body 2 can be mounted with the hinge 41 facing the mounting surface S. As a result, when the case body 2 is placed, the hinge 41 becomes invisible, so that the design can be excellent. At this time, in the present embodiment, since the leg serving as the first mounting means 441 is longer than the distance from the hinge 41 to the mounting surface S, the hinge 41 may be damaged when the case body 2 is mounted. Can be prevented.
[0079]
The mobile phone 11 includes a control device 61 for controlling an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11, and a power supply unit 65 for supplying power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61.
[0080]
According to such a configuration, the output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 is controlled by the control device 61 and sent to the speaker 68 to be emitted from the speaker 68. The sound collected by the microphone 62 is input to the mobile phone 11 under the control of the control device. As a result, in a state where the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, it is possible to talk with the partner device that has called the mobile phone 11. In addition, since the power supply unit 65 is provided, a telephone call can be performed for a long time without worrying about the power consumption of the mobile phone 11.
[0081]
A partition member 8 is provided to partition the control space 6 that houses the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 from the mobile phone 11. The control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 are isolated from the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 by the partition member 8.
[0082]
According to such a configuration, even when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5 and positioned by the positioning means 51, the mobile phone 11 is not accidentally hit against the control device 61.
[0083]
A control device 61 for controlling an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11; a power supply unit 65 for supplying power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61; There is provided a partition member 8 as a control space protection member that separates and separates the control space 61 that houses the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 from the housing space 5 so as to be able to enter and leave the power supply unit 65.
[0084]
According to such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, even if a hand is inserted into the storage space 5, the hand does not accidentally touch the control device 61 or the power supply unit 65 and is safe. . Further, since the battery 66 can be inserted into and removed from the power supply section 65, there is no need to provide a cable or the like for drawing commercial power. Therefore, the electronic device protection case 1 can be freely carried, and can be used even in an environment where a commercial power supply cannot be used, such as a sea or a bath.
[0085]
The case body 2 is provided with a second handle means 47 as a concave handle means which is located above the center of gravity and opened to the side when the case body 2 is mounted on the mounting surface S.
[0086]
According to such a configuration, the case body 2 can be lifted by placing a finger on the second handle means 47 from the state where the case body 2 is mounted by the first mounting means 441. Since the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 are not disposed on the lid 31, there is a space for partially recessing the top surface 32 of the lid 31. Therefore, the handle can be provided by a simple process of forming a part of the top surface 32 into a concave shape. Further, in the present embodiment, since the speaker 68 is arranged on the lower side, the center of gravity of the whole is located on the lower side, that is, on the lower side than the second handle means 47. Therefore, the case body 2 is stabilized when the case body 2 is held by the second handle means.
[0087]
The lid 31 has an acoustic space 7 for accommodating the acoustic device 71.
[0088]
According to such a configuration, the acoustic device 71 can be stored in the acoustic space 7. Then, since the acoustic device 71 is also liquid-tightly protected inside the case body 2, the acoustic device 71 can be brought into the sea or a bath.
[0089]
When the mobile phone 11 is operating, for example, in a call state, the control unit 61 is provided to control the sound information of the audio device 71 so as not to affect the output audio signal of the mobile phone. When the mobile phone 11 is in a talking state and an output audio signal is being output from the mobile phone 11, the sound information from the audio device 71 is not output to the speaker 68, and only the output audio signal from the mobile phone 11 is output. Is output from the speaker 68.
[0090]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily listen to the voice from the partner device calling the mobile phone 11 through the speaker 68, and talk with the partner device without any trouble.
[0091]
The speaker 68 as an output unit outputs an output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 and sound information of the audio device 71 to the outside.
[0092]
According to such a configuration, sound information of the sound device 71 can be heard from the speaker 68. At this time, since the mobile phone 11 and the audio device 71 mainly output sound, it is possible to share the speaker that outputs the output audio signal of the mobile phone 11 and the speaker 68 that outputs the sound information of the audio device 71. it can. As a result, the electronic device protection case 1 can be reduced in size.
[0093]
A control device 61 for controlling an output signal and an input signal including an audio cable 73 having a connector pin 72 at a distal end, which is detachably electrically connected to the audio device 71, and an electric power for the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61. And a power supply unit 65 for accommodating a battery 66 for supplying the battery 66. The case body 2 accommodates the control device 61 and a control space 6 for accommodating the power supply unit 65 so that the battery 66 can be inserted and removed from the power supply unit 65. A partition member 8 as a control space protection member for partitioning from the space 5 and a hinge 41 as a connecting means for connecting the case main body 21 and the lid 31 are provided. The partition member 8 controls the acoustic cable 73. A communication hole 85 as a cable outlet from the space 6 is provided near the hinge 41.
[0094]
According to such a configuration, when the case body 21 and the lid 31 are opened by the hinge 41, the acoustic cable 73 is connected to the lid body in which the acoustic device 71 is housed through the communication hole 85 provided near the hinge 41. It is withdrawn to 31. At this time, since the communication hole 85 is provided near the hinge 41, the communication hole 85 is located in the case main body 21 and at a position close to the lid 31. Therefore, the acoustic cable 73 is pulled out from the case body 21 to the acoustic device 71 with the shortest distance in a state where the case body 21 and the lid 31 are opened, and the acoustic cable 73 can be shortened. As a result, the acoustic cable 73 does not interfere, and in particular, since the acoustic cable 73 does not cross the storage space 5, there is no obstruction when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5.
[0095]
The speaker 68 as an output unit is arranged on the side of the mounting surface S on which the case body 2 is mounted by the first mounting unit 441, and the center of gravity of the whole is located on the mounting surface S side.
[0096]
According to such a configuration, when placed on the placement surface S by the first placement means 441, the center of gravity is low, so that the placement can be performed stably. Since the portable telephone 11, the control device 61, and the acoustic device 71 inside the case body 2 do not fall, they are stably placed and do not easily fall down.
[0097]
The mobile phone 11 has a terminal mounting port 16 for inputting and outputting an output audio signal and an input audio signal, and the case body 2 has a terminal at a position facing the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5. A connector terminal 54 that is detachably connected to the mounting port 16 is disposed.
[0098]
According to such a configuration, when the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5, the connector terminal 54 can be easily connected to the terminal mounting opening 16. Further, in the present embodiment, since the connector terminal 54 is disposed at a position facing the storage space 5 from the communication hole 85, the connector terminal cable 693 is not pulled out into the storage space 5 and does not become an obstacle.
[0099]
The mobile phone 11 has an elongated shape, and includes a control device 61 having an elongated shape for controlling an output audio signal and an input audio signal of the mobile phone 11. The case body 2 includes the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 in a longitudinal direction. Are arranged substantially parallel to each other.
[0100]
Generally, the shape of the mobile phone 11 is an elongated shape having a length from the ear to the vicinity of the mouth. Therefore, in consideration of the shape of the mobile phone 11, if the control device 61 is also elongated, and the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions thereof are substantially parallel to each other, the mobile phone can be set inside the case body 2. 11 and the control device 61 can be arranged with as little dead space as possible. As a result, the volume of the case body 2 itself can be minimized, so that a good design can be obtained which is reduced in size as a whole.
[0101]
The case body 2 includes an elongated power supply unit 65 that supplies power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61. The case body 2 includes a power supply unit 65, the control device 61, and the mobile phone 11 whose longitudinal directions are substantially parallel to each other. The mobile phone 11 is arranged between the unit 65 and the control device 61 so as to be located.
[0102]
By arranging the power supply section 65, the control device 61, and the mobile phone 11 in a substantially parallel direction to each other, the power supply section 65, the control device 61, and the mobile phone 11 are arranged inside the case body 2 while minimizing dead space. can do. In addition, since the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are generally heavier than the mobile phone 11, the weight can be balanced by arranging the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 on both sides of the mobile phone 11. In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 65 and the control device 61 are arranged on the left and right sides of the case body 2 around the mobile phone 11, so that the weight balance of the entire electronic device protection case 1 is good. Therefore, the electronic device protection case 1 is stable even when placed on the placement surface S.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, since the mobile phone 11 is disposed substantially at the center of the left and right of the case body 2, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be positioned substantially at the center of the right and left of the case body 2. Then, the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 can be seen at substantially the center on the left and right, so that the design is well balanced.
[0104]
The power supply unit 65 stores the battery 66 having a longitudinal direction in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case body 2.
[0105]
According to such a configuration, the power supply unit 65 itself can be formed in a longitudinal shape, and the mobile phone 11, the control device 61, and the case body 2 are arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the power supply unit 65 is parallel to the longitudinal direction. be able to. Then, the whole can be made small and good in design.
[0106]
The mobile phone 11 is positioned in the storage space 5 with the display unit side element 12 upward and the operation unit side element 14 downward.
[0107]
Generally, the mobile phone 11 is configured to read character information in a normal position with the display unit side element 12 facing upward and the operation unit side element 14 facing downward. Therefore, the character information of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be read at the correct position through the window 43.
[0108]
A second mounting means 442 is provided which is formed by a bulging portion bulging from the top surface 32 of the lid 31.
[0109]
According to such a configuration, the electronic device protection case 1 can be mounted with the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 facing the mounting surface S. At this time, the sound generator 681 of the speaker 68 faces upward, so that the sound from the speaker 68 can be heard well.
[0110]
Since two speakers 68 are provided, sound can be generated so that a stereo sound effect can be obtained.
[0111]
Since the step 432 is formed on the transparent member 431 and the step 223 is formed on the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21, when the transparent member 431 is attached to the window hole 222, the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 is formed. The surface of the transparent member 431 can be positioned flush with the surface. Therefore, the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21 becomes flat, so that the design can be made favorable.
[0112]
(2nd Embodiment)
10 and 11 show a second embodiment of the electronic device protection case of the present invention.
The basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the feature of the second embodiment is that the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 can be operated from outside the case body 2. The point is that it is configured.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, the case body 2 includes an external operation unit 9 provided to be operable facing the outside and a mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 for operating the external operation unit 9. Operation transmitting means for transmitting as an input operation.
[0114]
The external operation means 9 includes an external operation board 91 provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 below the window 43, and keys 94 arranged on the external operation board 91 and operated by finger operation. It is configured.
As shown in FIG. 10, the external operation board 91 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 between the small holes 226 on the left and right from below the window 43. The external operation board 9 is located in a region extending from the lower side of the window 43 to the upper portion of the small hole 226 and between the left and right small holes 226 and the first region 92 which is wide left and right. And a second region 93 formed to be narrow so as not to overlap. As shown in FIG. 11, the external operation board 9 has a shape in which the surface of the external operation board 9 is separated from the bottom surface 22 from the upper side to the lower side, and has a wedge-shaped cross section.
[0115]
The key 94 includes a function key 95 arranged in a first area 92 of the external operation board 91 and a main key 96 arranged in a second area 93.
Five function keys 95 are arranged in the first area 92 in a line in the left-right direction. On the surface of each function key 95, a function selected from functions preset in the mobile phone 11 when the function key 95 is pressed is described. This notation is written so that when the case body 2 is placed on the placement surface S on the first placement means 441, it can be read at the correct position. The function selected by tapping the function key 95 includes, for example, a function of calling a memory such as a telephone number stored in the mobile phone 11 and displaying the same on the display unit 13, and a number or a hiragana as a character to be input to the mobile phone 11. , Katakana, kanji, alphabet, and the like, or a function of selecting the size of this character, such as full-width half-width.
[0116]
A total of twelve main keys 96 are arranged in the second area 93, four rows vertically and three rows horizontally. On the surface of the main key 96, characters to be input to the mobile phone 11 when the key is pressed are written. The main key 96 has a configuration in which characters that can be input to the mobile phone 11 can be selected according to the number of times of keying, such as a single key tap or a double key tap. Are displayed alone or together, and the characters to be input to the mobile phone 11 can be selected by using the function key 95 and the main key 96 together. The notation on the surface of the main key 96 is written so that it can be read at the correct position when the case body 2 is mounted on the mounting surface S on the first mounting means 441. In FIG. 10, the surface of the main key 96 is illustrated with numbers.
[0117]
The operation transmitting means includes a control device 61 that receives an input operation of the key 94 and controls and outputs the operation content of the input operation, and a connector terminal that transmits an output signal output from the control device 61 to the mobile phone 11. And the connector cable 54 and the connector terminal 54.
[0118]
The control device 61 is provided with a database in which model numbers (for example, serial numbers) of a plurality of types of mobile phones 11 are associated in advance with types of input operation functions by function keys 95 and main keys 96 corresponding to the model numbers.
The controller 61 reads the model number of the mobile phone 11 when the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16 of the mobile phone 11, and performs an input operation function of the function key 95 and the main key 96 corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11. Determine the format of The input operation of the function key 95 and the main key 96 is input to the control device 61, converted into a format of an input operation function corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11, and then transmitted via the connector terminal cable 693 and the connector terminal 54. Is input to the mobile phone 11.
[0119]
The use and operation of the second embodiment will be described.
First, the mobile phone 11 is stored in the storage space 5 as in the first embodiment. That is, the display section 13 is positioned by the positioning means 51 so as to face the window section 43, and the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port. Further, the storage space 5 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner by a sealing means.
[0120]
When the connector terminal 54 is connected to the terminal mounting port 16, the control device 61 reads the model number of the mobile phone 11, and determines the type of the input operation corresponding to the model number.
Next, a desired input operation is performed by operating the function key 95 and the main key 96. The operation at this time may be performed according to the operation format of the mobile phone 11 itself. That is, it is sufficient to perform substantially the same operation as operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11. Input operations of the function key 95 and the main key 96 are input to the control device 61. Then, the input operation by the key 91 is converted by the control device 61 into a format of an input operation function corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11, and is input to the mobile phone 11. The mobile phone 11 operates according to the input operation content. For example, it performs operations such as displaying the input characters on the display unit 15 and making a call according to the input telephone number.
[0121]
According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
[0122]
External operation means 9 operably provided facing the outside, and operation transmitting means for transmitting the operation of the external operation means 9 to the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 as an input operation. I have.
[0123]
According to such a configuration, the operation content can be set and input to the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 by the input operation of the key 94. Then, the user inputs character information to the mobile phone 11, calls a memory such as a telephone number stored in the mobile phone 11, or inputs a telephone number to the mobile phone 11 to make a call to a partner device with which the user wants to talk. Eleven functions can be fully utilized. That is, almost all of the functions that can be used when the mobile phone 11 is not stored in the case body 2 can be used for the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5. As a result, the functions of the mobile phone 11 can be sufficiently used even in an environment where the operation of the mobile phone 11 is severe such as a sea or a bath where a large amount of water, oil, sand, or the like exists.
[0124]
The external operation board 91 is formed in a wedge-shaped cross section in which the surface of the external operation board moves away from the bottom surface 22 as going from the upper side to the lower side.
According to such a configuration, the key 94 can be easily viewed while the key 94 is mounted on the mounting surface S by the first mounting means 441, and the key 94 can be easily operated.
[0125]
The external operating means 9 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 between the small holes 226 on the left and right from below the window 43.
According to such a configuration, the external operation board 91 is disposed at a position substantially corresponding to the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 with the bottom surface 22 interposed therebetween. Then, when operating the key 94, it is possible to obtain a feeling similar to operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11, so that the key 94 can be operated without discomfort.
[0126]
A total of twelve main keys 96 are arranged in the second area 93 in four rows in the vertical direction and three rows in the horizontal direction. The operation unit 15 of the general mobile phone 11 also has four rows of keys in the vertical direction and three rows of keys in the horizontal direction. Therefore, in the case of the mobile phone 11 that is generally used, since the key arrangement is substantially the same, the key operation can be performed with the same feeling as operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11.
[0127]
The control device 61 is provided with a database in which model numbers (for example, serial numbers) of a plurality of types of mobile phones 11 are associated in advance with types of input operation functions by function keys 95 and main keys 96 corresponding to the model numbers.
According to such a configuration, the control device 61 converts the operation content input by operating the key 94 according to the model number of the mobile phone 11 into a format of an input operation function corresponding to the model number of the mobile phone 11. An operation similar to that of operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 may be performed on the key 94. Therefore, the sensation of operating the key 94 is close to the sensation of operating the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11, and the operation is easy.
[0128]
The external operation means 9 is provided on the bottom surface 22 provided with the window 43. The notation on the surface of the function key 95 and the main key 96 is written so that the case body 2 can be read at the normal position when the case body 2 is mounted on the mounting surface S on the first mounting means 441. Therefore, the key 94 can be operated while viewing the display on the display unit 13 through the window 43. At this time, both the display of the display unit 13 and the notation of the function key 95 and the main key 96 visually recognized through the window 43 are in the correct positions, so that the key 94 can be easily operated while looking at the display unit 13.
[0129]
Note that the electronic device protection case of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it is needless to say that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0130]
In the above-described embodiment, the window 43 has been described as a configuration in which the transparent member 431 is provided in the window hole 222 formed on the bottom surface 22 of the case main body 21. The case body 13 itself may be formed of a transparent member as long as the case member 13 is visible. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide the window 43, so that the manufacturing process can be simplified. The size of the window 43 may be the same as the size of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 as long as the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 is at least visible from outside the case body 2.
[0131]
The configuration of the sealing means includes a rubber 421 as an elastic member, a lock plate 422 for fixing the case main body 21 and the lid 31 together and a locking claw 424, but is not limited thereto. Other configurations may be used. For example, the case body 21 and the lid body 31 may be sealed with a vinyl tape so as to surround the opening 24 in a state where the case body 21 and the lid body 31 are combined.
[0132]
The case body 21 and the lid 31 are connected by a hinge 41, but the connecting means for connecting the case body 21 and the lid 31 is not limited to the hinge 41, and various connection mechanisms can be used. Further, the case body 21 and the lid 31 may not be connected, and the cover 31 may be separated from the case body 21.
[0133]
In the present embodiment, the leg as the first placing means 441 is formed longer than the distance from the hinge 41 to the placing surface S, but may be the same as the distance from the hinge 41 to the placing surface S. Good. In this case, the hinge 41 itself can also function as a leg. Therefore, the configuration of the legs can be simplified. Further, the number of legs as the first mounting means 441 is not limited to four, and the shape may be not a columnar shape but a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
[0134]
In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 65 supplies power to the mobile phone 11 and the control device 61, but may be configured to further supply the power of the power supply unit 65 to the audio device 71. Alternatively, the power of the power supply unit 65 may be supplied to the control device 61. The battery 66 housed in the power supply unit 65 may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. In the case of a secondary battery, the secondary battery may be replaced, or the case body 2 may be provided with a function for charging the secondary battery. The shape of the battery 66 is not limited to a columnar shape, but may be a rectangle or a button.
[0135]
In the present embodiment, the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 are not liquid-tightly protected when the storage space 5 is communicated to the outside, but are configured to protect the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 in a liquid-tight manner. Is also good. For example, the joint between the partition member 8 and the case main body 21 is sealed in a liquid-tight manner, and a packing is provided in the communication hole 85 so that the connector terminal cable 693 can be drawn out and sealed in a liquid-tight manner. A lid or the like that can open and close the opening and seals in a liquid-tight manner may be provided. According to such a configuration, even if water or the like enters the storage space 5, inconvenience such as damage to the control device 61 and the power supply unit 65 can be prevented.
[0136]
In the present embodiment, the control device 61 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a longitudinal direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the control device 61 has a long and thin shape, it may look like an ellipse when viewed in plan. . Here, the elongated shape means a shape having a longitudinal direction in at least one direction and a maximum width in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is shorter than the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the shape may be spherical, star-shaped, star-shaped, heart-shaped, or a shape expressing various characters.
[0137]
As a configuration for operating the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 from outside the case body 2, for example, the entire case body 2 may be formed of a soft member, or the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 may be used. The position facing the operation unit 15 may be formed of a soft member. Alternatively, an external operation button as external operation means corresponding to the operation button of the operation unit 15 may be provided at a position facing the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 so as to protrude outside. At this time, the external operation button may be brought into contact with the button of the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 so that the button of the operation unit 15 of the mobile phone 11 can be pressed when the external operation button is pressed.
[0138]
In the second embodiment, the position where the external operation means 9 is provided is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the right side or the left side of the window 43 on the bottom surface 22 of the case body 21 may be used. Furthermore, the number and arrangement of the keys 94 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be arranged in one row, two rows, or three rows.
Further, the external operation means 9 may be removable from the case body 2.
The notation on the surface of the key 94 may be engraved in advance, or may be changed by the user according to the type of the mobile phone 11. For example, the key 94 may be replaced or the key 94 may be replaced. For example, a sticker marked with a predetermined notation may be attached.
[0139]
The case body 2 may include an urging unit that urges the rear surface of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 stored in the storage space 5 to cause the display unit 13 to contact the transparent member 431. According to such a configuration, since the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11 is in contact with the transparent member 431, the display unit 13 is easily seen from the outside through the window unit 43. The urging means may be, for example, rubber or a spring provided on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 and urging the rear surface of the display unit 13 of the mobile phone 11. Further, the biasing means may be provided on the concave back surface of the second handle means 47, that is, on the convex tip that swells on the top surface 32 of the lid 31 due to the formation of the second handle means 47. . According to such a configuration, the urging means can be easily provided.
[0140]
The control device 61 outputs the output audio signal from the mobile phone 11 or the sound information of the audio device 71 to the speaker 68. For example, when the mobile phone 11 receives a call, a call to notify the speaker 68 of the incoming call is made. A sound may be produced.
[0141]
The case body 2 may not be capable of housing the acoustic device 71 but may be capable of housing only the mobile phone 11.
[0142]
Furthermore, the electronic device protection case 1 does not need to include the speaker 68 and the microphone 62. For example, a housing space 5 for housing a mobile phone 11 having a terminal mounting port 16 for outputting and inputting an output signal and an input signal in a liquid-tight manner is partitioned so as to be openable and closable. The case body 2 in which the connector terminals 54 to be detachably connected are arranged may be used. In this case, a speaker 68 and a microphone 62 are separately provided outside the case body 2, an output signal from the mobile phone 11 is output to the speaker 68 via the connector terminal 54, and an input signal from the microphone 62 is What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which inputs into the mobile telephone 11 via the connector terminal 54. Further, the case body 2 is not provided with the connector terminal 54, but is provided with a drawing port for pulling the connector terminal 54 into the storage space 5 as a means for attaching the connector terminal 54, and a locking means for locking the connector terminal 54. It may be. At this time, it is preferable that the inlet port can draw in the connector terminal 54 and can be sealed in a liquid-tight manner.
[0143]
The mobile phone 11 is not limited to a configuration in which the display unit-side element 12 and the operation unit-side element 13 are rotatably connected, but is a mobile phone in which the display unit-side element 12 and the operation unit-side element 13 are integrally formed. It goes without saying that the telephone 11 may be used.
[0144]
Although the electronic device housed in the storage space 5 has been described as the mobile phone 11, it is not limited to the mobile phone 11, and various electronic devices may be housed in the storage space 5 to form an electronic device protection case. is there. For example, an electronic device such as a personal computer that can input and output information can be exemplified. At this time, it goes without saying that the functions of the output means, the input means, and the control device are appropriately changed according to the functions of the electronic device.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a first embodiment of an electronic device protection case according to the present invention in a state where a case body of the electronic device protection case is placed on a mounting surface in a closed state.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a view showing the inside of the case body when the case body of the first embodiment is opened.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a view of the first embodiment as viewed from a direction VII in FIG. 2;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX of FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an external view of a second embodiment of the electronic device protection case of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Electronic device protection case
2 Case body
5 accommodation space
6 Control space
7 Acoustic space
8 Partition members as control space protection members
9 External operation means
11 Mobile phones as electronic devices
13 Display
15 Operation unit
16 Terminal mounting port
21 Case body
24 opening
31 Lid
41 Hinge as connecting means
43 Window as transparent part
47 Second Handle Means Constituting Handle Means
51 Positioning means
54 Connector terminals as terminals
61 Controller
62 Microphone as input means
65 Power supply section
66 batteries
68 Speaker as output means
71 Sound Equipment
72 Connector pins as terminals
73 Sound cables as sound cables
85 Communication hole as cable outlet
421 Rubber as elastic member
422 Lock plate as engagement means
424 Locking claw as locking means
441 First mounting means as leg
S mounting surface

Claims (28)

A case body that partitions the storage space for storing electronic devices inside it so that it can be opened and closed,
Output means provided in the case body for outputting an output signal of the electronic device to the outside of the case body;
Input means provided in the case body facing the outside of the case body to input an input signal to the electronic device;
An electronic device protection case comprising: The electronic device protection case according to claim 1,
When the electronic device having the display unit for displaying information is stored in the storage space, the display unit of the electronic device, at least a part of which is stored in the storage space, is disposed outside the case body. An electronic device protection case characterized by being formed so that it can be viewed from above. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1 or 2,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the case body includes a transparent unit that allows the display unit to be viewed from outside the case body at least at a position facing the display unit of the electronic device stored in the storage space. Equipment protection case. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein the case body includes positioning means for positioning and fixing the electronic device in the storage space. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The case body, at least a transparent portion that allows the display unit to be visible from the outside of the case body at a position facing a display unit that displays information of the electronic device stored in the storage space,
And a positioning means for positioning and fixing the electronic device in the storage space at a position where the display section faces the transparent section. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The case body, at least a transparent portion that allows the display unit to be visible from the outside of the case body at a position facing a display unit that displays information of the electronic device stored in the storage space,
An urging means for urging a rear side of the display unit in a state where the display unit of the electronic device faces the transparent unit. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
A case body having an opening communicating with the housing space and allowing the electronic device to enter and exit;
A lid body that closes the opening so as to be openable and closable and partitions the housing space with the case body,
An electronic device protection case, comprising: a sealing means for sealing the housing space in a liquid-tight manner. The electronic device protection case according to claim 7, wherein:
The sealing means is provided on at least one of the case body and the lid, and the case body and the lid surround the opening when the opening is closed by the lid. An elastic member sandwiched between the body and elastically deformed;
Engagement means provided on at least one of the case body and the lid,
Locking means provided on at least one of the case body and the lid so as to be capable of engaging and disengaging the engaging means and maintaining a state in which the opening is closed by the lid. Electronic device protection case characterized by the following. The electronic device protection case according to claim 7, wherein:
The case body is provided on a surface opposite to a mounting surface on which the case body is mounted, and the case body and the lid are provided in a state where the lid body opens and closes the opening by rotation with respect to the case body. Connecting means for connecting the body,
And a leg protruding from the surface facing the mounting surface on which the case body is mounted to a position close to the mounting surface of the connecting means. Electronic device protection case. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
A control device that controls the output signal and the input signal; and a power supply unit that supplies power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device. Electronic device protection case. The electronic device protection case according to claim 10,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the case body includes a partition member that partitions a control space accommodating at least one of the control device and the power supply unit from the electronic device. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
A control device for controlling the output signal and the input signal;
Supplying power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device,
And a power supply unit for accommodating the battery so that it can be taken in and out,
The case body includes a control space protection member that separates and separates a control space that houses at least one of the control device and the power supply unit from the housing space so that the battery can be taken in and out of the power supply unit. Electronic device protection case characterized by the following. An electronic device protection case according to claim 12,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the control space protection member partitions the control space in a liquid-tight manner. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The electronic device protection case, wherein the case body includes a concave handle that is located above the center of gravity and is opened to the side when the case body is mounted on a mounting surface. . An electronic device protection case according to claim 14,
The handle is provided at a rear surface of the electronic device housed in the storage space, and the handle of the electronic device is provided at a tip position bulging inside the lid opposite to an opening direction of the handle. An electronic device protection case, wherein an urging means for urging a back surface is provided. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
An electronic device protection case, wherein the case body includes an acoustic space for accommodating an acoustic device. The electronic device protection case according to claim 16,
An electronic device protection case, comprising: control means for controlling an output signal of the acoustic device so as not to affect the output signal of the electronic device when the electronic device is operating. The electronic device protection case according to claim 16, wherein:
The electronic device protection case, wherein the output unit outputs an output signal of the electronic device and an output signal of the audio device to the outside. The electronic device protection case according to claim 16, wherein:
A control device for controlling an output signal and an input signal, the control device including a cable having a terminal at a distal end portion detachably electrically connected to the audio device, and at least one of the electronic device and the control device A power supply unit for accommodating a battery for supplying power to the power supply unit, and at least one of the power supply unit,
A control space protection member that separates a control space that houses at least one of the control device and the power supply unit from the housing space so that the battery can be taken in and out of the power supply unit,
Connecting means for connecting the case body and the lid,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the control space protection member is provided with a cable outlet for drawing the cable from the control space in the vicinity of the connection means. An electronic device protection case according to any one of claims 1 to 19,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the output unit is disposed on a surface side opposite to a mounting surface on which the case body is mounted from a position of a center of gravity of the case body. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The case body is formed such that when an electronic device having an operation unit for setting an operation content by an input operation is stored in the storage space, the operation unit of the electronic device can be operated to input from outside the case body. An electronic device protection case characterized by the following. The electronic device protection case according to claim 21, wherein:
The case body includes a soft member at least at a position facing the operation section of the electronic device housed in the storage space, the soft member being capable of performing an input operation of the operation section from outside the case body. An electronic equipment protection case with features. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The case body, external operation means provided to be operable facing the outside,
Operation transmitting means for transmitting the operation of the external operation means to an electronic device which is stored in the storage space and whose operation content is set and input by the input operation, as an input operation for setting and inputting the operation content. Electronic device protection case. The electronic device protection case according to claim 1, wherein:
The case body is detachable from the terminal mounting port at a position facing the terminal mounting port when an electronic device having a terminal mounting port for inputting and outputting the output signal and the input signal is stored in the storage space. An electronic device protection case, wherein terminals for connecting to the electronic device are arranged. An electronic device protection case according to any one of claims 1 to 24,
The electronic device has an elongated shape,
Comprising an elongated control device for controlling the output signal and the input signal,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the case body arranges the electronic device and the control device in a state where their longitudinal directions are substantially parallel to each other. The electronic device protection case according to claim 25, wherein:
An elongated power supply unit that supplies power to at least one of the electronic device and the control device,
The case body is characterized in that the power supply unit, the control device, and the electronic device are disposed such that the longitudinal directions thereof are substantially parallel to each other, and that the electronic device is located between the power supply unit and the control device. Electronic device protection case. An electronic device protection case according to claim 26,
The electronic device protection case, wherein the power supply unit accommodates the longitudinal direction of the battery having the longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device and the control device. A storage space for storing an electronic device having a terminal mounting port for outputting and inputting an output signal and an input signal is partitioned so as to be openable and closable, and a terminal detachably connected to the terminal mounting port is disposed at one longitudinal end in the storage space. An electronic device protection case characterized by the following.

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