JP2004139558A - Electronic equipment and its cover member - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To freely change designs such as colors and patterns in accordance with user's preference. <P>SOLUTION: An electronic dictionary in which a first case and a second case 2 are connected by a hinge part 3 in an openable and closable way is provided with a decoration cover member 4 attached to the outer surface of the second case 2. The decoration cover member 4 is attached to the outer surface of the second case 2 in an attachable and detachable way by engaging locking projections 11 and 12 provided to the case 2 with engaging parts 13 and 14 provided to the cover member 4 in an engaging and disengaging way. Then, the decoration cover member 4 can be freely removed from the second case 2 to be replaced, thereby enabling the user to freely change designs such as colors and patterns in accordance with the user's preference. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic device such as an electronic dictionary, a mobile phone, a mobile terminal, and a cover member thereof.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an electronic device such as a mobile phone, a first case having an operation key is foldably connected to a first case having an operation key by a hinge so that the first case and the second case can be connected to each other. The first case and the second case are configured such that the first case and the second case are opened by holding the first case in hand and opening the second case when using the first case and the second case. There is a case in which the second case is colored with a different color.

However, in such an electronic device, since the first case and the second case are colored in different colors, it is less likely that the first case and the second case are interchanged even in a dark place. However, since the first case and the second case are already colored with different colors when the product is shipped, the user cannot freely change the colors of the first and second cases. There is an inconvenience. In particular, in such an electronic device, there is an inconvenience that a design such as a picture cannot be changed according to a user's preference only in the color of the first case and the second case.

In addition, in order to achieve further miniaturization, such electronic devices are equipped with only the minimum necessary functions to achieve compactness. However, it is necessary to add functions according to the needs of the user. is there. In order to expand the functions in response to such a demand, generally, a connector is provided on one of the first and second cases of the electronic device, and a connection cable is connected to the connector, and the connection cable is used as a function. The functions are added by connecting to additional equipment for expansion. However, in such an electronic device function extension structure, since the device case and the accessory device are connected by a connection cable, when using the device, both the electronic device and the accessory device must be held in their own hands. Or, at least one of the electronic device and the accessory device cannot be used unless it is placed on a mounting portion such as a desktop, so that not only is it inconvenient to use, but also the accessory device becomes a hindrance when carrying and the portability is poor. There are also inconveniences such as.
JP-A-8-18641

A first problem to be solved by the present invention is that a design such as a color or a picture cannot be freely changed according to a user's preference.
The second problem is that not only can the functions not be easily added, but even if the functions are added, the additional equipment becomes an obstacle, making it inconvenient to carry and use. is there.

The present invention has the following components in order to solve the above problems.
In addition, to each component, reference numerals and the like of the drawings attached to each element described in the section of each embodiment described later are added together with parentheses.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 39, two cases (first case 1, 60, second case 2, 61) are connected by a hinge part (3) so as to be openable and closable. The electronic device further includes a decorative cover member (4, 50, 62) mounted on an outer surface of at least one of the two cases (the second case 2, 61), and the one case includes The provided locking portions (the locking protrusions 11, 12, 55, 56, the locking portions 20, 30, the suction surface 41, the magnetic material 43, and the female planar fastener 45) and the engaging portions provided on the cover member. The cover member is attached to and detached from the outer surface of the one case by engaging and disengaging the mating portions (13, 14, 57, 58, the sucker 40, the magnet 42, and the male planar fastener 44). An electronic device characterized by being mounted as possible.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 and FIGS. 30 to 39, the locking portions (locking projections 11, 12, 55, and 56) are formed in a shape having decorativeness. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein:

According to a third aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 39, the locking portions (locking projections 11, 12, 55, 56, locking portions 20, 30, suction surface 41, magnetic material 43, A side surface (2b) on the distal end side of the one case (second case 2, 61) opposite to the hinge portion (3) and both sides located on the hinge portion side in the one case (second case 2, 61) (Each side 2c, near both sides of the plane 2a), and the engaging portions (13, 14, 57, 58, the suction cup 40, the magnet 42, the male planar fastener 44) are provided on the one case. The side surface (4b) on the distal end side of the cover member (4, 50, 62) corresponding to both the distal end side and both sides on the hinge portion side and both sides located on the hinge portion side (each side surface 4c, near both sides of the flat portion 4a) ) An electronic device according to 1 or 2.

In the invention according to claim 4, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, one of the locking portions (the locking portions 20, 30, and 36) is located on the hinge portion (3) side. The cover member provided on each side surface (2c) on both sides of the case (second case 2), and a part (14, 31, engagement projections 34, 35) of the engagement portion is located on the hinge portion side. (4) A spring property provided on each of the side surfaces (4c) on both sides, wherein either one of the locking portion and the engaging portion elastically displaces in a direction in which the both engage and disengage. The electronic device according to claim 3, further comprising a coil spring (23) and an arm (32).

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 23 to 27, the one case in which a part of the locking portion (the suction surface 41 and the magnetic material 43) is located on the hinge portion (3) side. Both sides of the cover member (4) are provided on both sides (near both sides of the plane 2 a) of the (second case 2), and a part of the engaging portion (the sucker 40 and the magnet 42) is located on the hinge side. A suction member (sucker 40, suction surface 41, magnet 42, magnetic material 43) that is provided in the vicinity of both sides of the flat portion 4a and in which a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part are suctioned to each other. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein:

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the one case in which a part (female planar fastener 45) of the locking portion is located on the hinge portion (3) side. The cover member (4) is provided on both sides (near both sides of the plane 2a) of the (second case 2), and a part of the engaging portion (the male planar fastener 44) is located on the hinge side. A pair of planar fasteners (44, 45) which are provided on both sides (near both sides of the plane portion 4a) and in which a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part engage with each other in a detachable manner. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein:

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 14, a decorative part (201, 205) is provided on an outer surface of the one case (second case 2), and the cover member (4) 7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein an opening (202, 206) corresponding to the decorative portion of the one case is provided.

In the invention according to claim 8, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a decorative portion (207) is provided on the outer surface of the one case (second case 2), and the cover member (4) is provided with the decorative portion (207). The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a window (208) corresponding to the decorative portion of one of the cases is provided.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 16, the decorations (201, 205, 207) are decorated with symbols, figures, patterns, and the like. Item 10. An electronic device according to item 7 or 8.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, the cover member (50) is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. Electronic equipment.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, both sides where the locking portions (locking projections 55 and 56) are located on the distal end side of the one case (second case 2). Surface (2c) and both sides (each side 2c, near both sides of the plane 2a) located on the hinge part (3) side, and the engaging parts (57, 58) are provided on the cover member (4). The tip provided on both sides (each side 4c) located on the tip side and both sides (each side 4c, near both sides of the flat portion 4a) located on the hinge side, and the tip provided on the one case. The engaging portions (55) on both side surfaces (each side surface 2c) of the side and the engaging portions (57) on both side surfaces (each side surface 4c) on the tip side provided on the cover member are rotatable. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device engages. .

According to the twelfth aspect, as shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, a mirror (59) is provided on the inner surface of the cover member (4) facing the outer surface of the one case (second case 2). The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the electronic device is provided.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 16, two cases (first and second cases 1, 2) are connected to each other by a hinge part (3) so as to be openable and closable. A cover member (4) attached to an outer surface of at least one of the two cases (the second case 2),
An engaging portion (13, 14) is provided for engaging and disengaging with a locking portion (locking projections 11, 12) provided on the one case, and this engaging portion is locked by the one case. The cover member is detachably attached to an outer surface of the one case by being engaged with the cover.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 14, decorative openings (202, 206) corresponding to a part of the outer surface of the one case (second case 2) are provided. The cover member according to claim 13, wherein the cover member is provided.

In the invention according to claim 15, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a decorative window (208) corresponding to a part of the outer surface of the one case (second case 2) is provided. The cover member according to claim 13, wherein:

In the invention according to claim 16, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 16, the part of the outer surface of the one case (second case 2) is decorated with a symbol, a graphic, a pattern, or the like. The cover member according to claim 14, wherein the cover member is formed on a decorative portion.

An electronic device according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is that, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 48, two cases (first and second cases 101 and 102) overlapping each other are openably and closably connected by a hinge part (103). , A substantially flat cover member (cover case 104) which is attached to at least one of the two cases (the second case 102) so as to cover the outer surface of the one case, The electronic component for function addition (the auxiliary display unit 112 and the speaker 136) housed in the cover member, the one case and the cover member are removably engaged with each other, and the electronic device in the one case is engaged. A plurality of connection members (15) for electrically connecting a circuit to an electronic circuit in the cover member and detachably attaching the cover member to the one case; An electronic device characterized by comprising a.

In the invention according to claim 18, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 46, the connection connection member (15) is electrically connected to the electronic circuit in the one case (second case 102). A state in which the connection locking portion (117) provided in the one case so as to be able to protrude and retract from the side surface (102c) and the electronic circuit in the cover member (the cover case 104). And a connection engaging portion (118) provided on a side surface (side surface portion 104c) of the cover member, wherein the connection locking portion is removably engaged and electrically connected. An electronic device according to claim 17.

The invention according to claim 19 is, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 46, a front side surface (102 b) of the one case (second case 102) located on the opposite side to the hinge portion (103). Are provided with locking portions (locking projections 126), and engaging portions (the side portions 104b) on the distal end side of the cover member (cover case 104) with which the locking portions are detachably engaged. 19. The electronic device according to claim 17, wherein an engagement protrusion (127) is provided.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the electronic component is any of various types of components such as a display function, a TV tuner function, a speaker function, a power supply function, a camera function, a printer function, and a scanner function. The electronic device according to claim 17, wherein:

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an engagement portion provided on a decorative cover member mounted on the outer surface of at least one of the two cases connected and opened by the hinge portion. Since the cover member is detachably attached to the outer surface of the one case by detachably engaging the locking portion provided on one of the cases, the cover member for decoration can be freely removed. It is possible to freely change a design such as a color or a picture according to a user's preference.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 2, since the locking portion provided on the one case is formed in a shape having a decorative property, when the cover member is removed from the one case, Since the provided locking portion is exposed and the exposed locking portion has a decorative shape, it is possible to obtain a preferable appearance and design, and thus even if the cover member is removed. , Can be used well as a product.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the locking portion is provided on each of the side surface on the distal end side opposite to the hinge portion and the both sides located on the hinge portion side of the one case, and the engaging portion is a cover member. Are provided on both sides located on the distal end side and on the hinge side, so that when the cover member is attached to one of the cases, both are located on the distal end side and the hinge side on the opposite side. Since the engaging portion and the engaging portion are engaged with each other at three positions on both sides, the cover member can be securely and stably mounted on one of the cases.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, one of the engaging portion of the one case and the engaging portion of the cover member has a spring property of elastically displacing in the direction of engagement and disengagement of the two. The locking portion and the engaging portion can be reliably engaged by the spring force, and the engagement between the locking portion and the engaging portion can be prevented against one spring force of the locking portion and the engaging portion. By releasing the combination, the cover member can be easily removed from one of the cases, whereby the workability of attaching and detaching the cover member to and from the one case can be improved.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a part of the locking part provided on one of the cases and a part of the engaging part provided on the cover member are suction members that suction each other. Since the cover member is attached to one of the cases by the suction member, the operability of attaching and detaching the cover member can be improved as in the invention of the fourth aspect. In particular, a suction cup or a magnet is used as the suction member. If provided on the cover member, when the cover member is removed from one of the cases, the suction member such as a suction cup or a magnet does not appear in one of the cases. Obtainable.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 6, a part of the engaging part provided on the one case and a part of the engaging part provided on the cover member are engaged with each other in a detachable manner. By being a planar fastener, only by bringing a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part into contact with each other, the locking part and the engaging part made of the planar fastener engage with each other, Similarly to the invention described in claim 5, it is possible to improve the operability of attaching and detaching the cover member.

According to the invention described in claim 7, the decorative portion is provided on the outer surface of the one case, and the opening is provided in the cover member attached to the one case so as to correspond to the decorative portion. When the cover member is attached to the outer surface of one of the cases, the opening of the cover member corresponds to the decorative portion of the case, and the decorative portion of the case can be seen through this opening. In addition to the decorative effect as described above, the decorative effect of the decorative portion of the case can also be obtained, whereby a highly decorative product can be obtained.

According to the invention described in claim 8, the decorative portion is provided on the outer surface of the one case, and the window portion is provided on the cover member attached to the one case so as to correspond to the decorative portion. When the cover member is attached to the outer surface of one of the cases, the window of the cover member corresponds to the decorative portion of the case, and the decorative portion of the case can be seen from the outside of the cover member through the window of the cover member. In the same manner as in the invention described in claim 7, a decorative effect as an accent can be obtained by the window portion of the cover member, and a decorative effect of the decorative portion of the case can be obtained. Obtainable.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 9, even when the cover member is attached to the outer surface of the one case, the decorative portion can be seen from the outside through the opening or the window of the cover member. When decorations such as symbols, figures, and patterns are provided, the decoration portion can further enhance the decoration effect.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the cover member is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, a decorative sheet (51) such as a photograph or a calendar is used between the cover member and one of the cases. This allows the user to obtain his or her own personal preference and to obtain a personalized one.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the cover member is connected to the one case by engaging the engaging portions (55, 56) of the one case and the engaging portions (57, 58) of the cover member. In addition to the engaging portions (55) provided on one side of the case and the engaging portions (57) provided on the cover member on both sides of the front side, in addition to the above-mentioned configuration. Are rotatably engaged, so that the cover member is detachably attached to the one case, and the hinge-side engaging portion (58) of the cover member is engaged with the hinge portion of the one case. When the cover member is detached from the stop portion (56), the cover member is rotated relative to the case around the engagement portion (57) on the front end side of the cover member and the locking portion (55) on the front end side of one of the cases. Can be opened and closed.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the mirror is provided on the inner surface of the cover member facing the outer surface of the one case. When the cover member is opened by rotating the cover member around the case and the locking portion on the tip side of one of the cases, the mirror provided on the inner surface of the cover member is exposed. Thus, a versatile product can be obtained.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the two cases connected to each other by the hinge part so as to be openable and closable relate to the cover member mounted on the outer surface of at least one of the cases and the locking part of the one case. Since the cover is detachably attached to the outer surface of the one case by providing an engagement portion for detachably engaging the engagement portion of the cover member with the engagement portion of the one case. In the same manner as in the first aspect, the cover member can be freely removed and replaced, so that the color and design of the cover member can be freely changed according to the user's preference. .

According to the invention as set forth in claim 14, the cover member is provided with the decorative opening corresponding to a part of the outer surface of the one case, so that the cover member is mounted on the outer surface of the one case. Since a part of the case can be seen through the decorative opening of the cover member, a decorative effect as an accent can be obtained by the opening of the cover member, and thereby a highly decorative one can be obtained. .

According to the invention as set forth in claim 15, the decorative window is provided on the cover member so as to correspond to a part of the outer surface of the one case, so that the cover member is mounted on the outer surface of the one case. Since a part of the case can be seen through the decorative window of the cover member, a decorative effect as an accent can be obtained by the window of the cover member, whereby a highly decorative one can be obtained. .

According to the invention as set forth in claim 16, a part of the outer surface of the one case corresponding to the opening or the window of the cover member is formed in a decorative portion provided with decorations such as symbols, figures, and patterns. With this, even if the cover member is attached to the outer surface of one of the cases, a part of the outer surface of the case can be seen from the outside through the opening or the window of the cover member. By being a decorative part, the decorative part can further enhance the decorative effect.

According to the seventeenth aspect, of the two cases, at least one of the cases is covered by a substantially flat cover member that covers the outer surface of at least one case and houses the electronic component for function addition. The connecting member of (1) electrically connects the electronic circuit of one case and the electronic circuit of the cover member, and the cover member is detachably attached to the one case, so that the function can be easily added. Since the cover member does not protrude to the side of one of the cases and overlaps with the outer surface of one of the cases to cover the outer surface, even if the functions are added, the entire device becomes compact without impairing the external appearance, and therefore, The cover member does not become an obstacle in both carrying and using, and it is possible to obtain an easy-to-use one.

According to the invention described in claim 18, when the cover member is overlapped so as to cover the outer surface of the one case, the connection locking portion of the one case is detachably engaged with the connection engagement portion of the cover member. Therefore, one of the cases and the cover member can be connected, and at the same time, the electronic circuit of the one case can be electrically connected to the electronic circuit of the cover member. Since the locking portion is provided in one of the cases so as to be able to protrude and retract from the side surface, not only can the one case and the cover member be easily attached and detached, but also the connection connecting member can be engaged with the connection locking portion. Since it is composed of the parts, the structure is simple, the number of parts is small, and the cost can be reduced.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 19, when the cover member is attached to the one case, the engaging portion located at the distal end side of the cover member is hooked on the locking portion located at the distal end side of the one case. In this state, the position of the cover member can be regulated with respect to the one case, and in this state, the cover member is rotated toward the one case to overlap the cover member with the one case, thereby covering the one case. Since the cover member can be attached in this state, the workability of attaching the cover member to one of the cases can be improved.

According to the twentieth aspect, by replacing the cover member attached to one of the cases, functions such as a display function, a TV tuner function, a speaker function, a power supply function, a camera function, a printer function, and a scanner function are performed. Among them, any one of the functions can be added, and the function desired by the user can be added. Therefore, a user-friendly one can be obtained.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the electronic dictionary of the present invention when it is used, FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic dictionary partially broken when it is carried, FIG. 3 is a front view showing only the second case of FIG. 4A is a bottom view of the cover member of FIG. 2 as viewed from below, and FIG. 4B is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line AA. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic dictionary includes first and second cases 1 and 2 overlapping each other. The first case 1 and the second case 2 are connected to each other by a hinge 3 so as to be openable and closable. A decorative cover member 4 is detachably attached to the outer surface of the second case 2.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, the first case 1 is formed in a horizontally long substantially flat plate shape, and a keyboard 5 is provided inside the first case 1 with a facing surface ( It is provided to be exposed to the front (in the figure). The keyboard 5 has various keys such as character keys, cursor keys, and function keys.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the second case 2 is formed in a plate shape having substantially the same size as the first case 1, and a display unit 6 is provided inside the second case 2. The display section 6 is composed of a flat display element such as a liquid crystal display element or an EL element (electroluminescence element). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the second case 2 is opposed to the first case 1. It is provided corresponding to the display opening 7 provided on the surface (the front surface in FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 1, the hinge portion 3 includes a first convex portion 8 provided at an upper side (left end in FIG. 2) of the first case 1 except for both ends thereof, and a lower side of the second case 2. (Left end in FIG. 2) and second projections 9 provided on both sides of the first case 1 in a state where the first projections 8 of the first case 1 are arranged between the second projections 9 of the second case 2. The first and second protrusions 8 and 9 are rotatably connected by a connection shaft 10. In this case, the first case 1 and the second case 2 are electrically connected to each other by a connection member (not shown) such as a flexible wiring board via the hinge 3.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the cover member 4 attached to the second case 2 is made of a thin plate made of a metal such as stainless steel. 2 is formed so as to cover the upper surface 2a, the side surface 2b on the tip side (the upper side in FIG. 3) of the second case 2 opposite to the hinge portion 3, and the left and right side surfaces 2c of the second case 2. ing. That is, the cover member 4 includes a flat surface portion 4a disposed on the flat surface 2a of the second case 2, a side surface portion 4b disposed on the side surface 2b on the distal end side (the upper side in FIG. 3) of the second case 2, and a second case. 2 are formed by side portions 4c on both sides arranged on the left and right side surfaces 2c. The cover member 4 has a design (not shown) such as a color, a picture, a figure, or a mark on the outer surface of the plane portion 4a, and a plurality of members having different designs are prepared.

Incidentally, the side surface 2b on the distal end side (the upper side in FIG. 3) and the left and right side surfaces 2c of the second case 2 to which the cover member 4 is attached are located on the opposite side to the hinge portion 3 as shown in FIG. Thus, the locking projections 11 and 12 are provided respectively. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the locking projection 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2 has a distal end portion (the right end portion in the same figure) formed in a semicircular shape, and a side surface on the distal end side of the second case 2. It is located at an intermediate portion in the thickness direction in 2b and in the left-right direction in FIG. 3, and is formed to be elongated along the left-right direction. Thereby, the locking projection 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2 is formed in a long and narrow strip-like convex shape having decorativeness to serve as an accent of the second case 2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the locking projections 12 on the left and right sides of the second case 2 are each formed in a semicircular shape, similarly to the locking projections 11 on the distal end side. It is located on the side of the hinge portion 3 (the lower side in FIG. 3) on the side surface 2c, and is formed in a rectangular shape that is located in the middle part in the thickness direction of the second case 2 and is long in the front-rear direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). I have. As a result, the locking projections 12 on both the left and right sides of the second case 2 are also formed in a rectangular convex shape having decorativeness to accentuate the second case 2.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the side surface portions 4b and 4c of the cover member 4 are removably engaged with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2, respectively. Engaging portions 13 and 14 are formed, respectively. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the engaging portion 13 that engages with the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 locks inside the semicircular projection that covers the locking projection 11 of the second case 2. As shown in FIG. 4A, the projection 11 is formed in a convex shape in which a concave portion 13a to be fitted is formed, and is formed to be elongated along the left-right direction in an intermediate portion of the side surface portion 4b on the upper side of the cover member 4. I have. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the engaging portion 14 that engages with the locking projection 12 of the second case 2 is a rectangular shape into which the locking projection 12 of the second case 2 is inserted. It is formed in the shape of a long hole.

Next, a case where the cover member 4 is attached to the second case 2 will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the engaging portion 13 on the distal end side of the cover member 4 is hooked on the locking projection 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2. Thereby, the position of the cover member 4 is regulated with respect to the second case 2. In this state, by turning the cover member 4 toward the second case 2 around the locking projection 11 on the tip side of the second case 2, the flat portion 4 a of the cover member 4 2a, the left and right side portions 4c of the cover member 4 are disposed on the left and right side surfaces 2c of the second case 2, and the long hole-shaped engaging portions 14 provided on the side portions 4c of the cover member 4 2 Insert and engage the locking projections 12 of the case 2.

As a result, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cover member 4 is configured such that the flat surface 2 a (the upper surface in FIG. 6) of the second case 2, the side surface 2 b on the tip side of the second case 2, and the left and right sides of the second case 2 It is attached to the second case 2 while covering the side surfaces 2c on both sides. When the cover member 4 is detached from the second case 2 in this state, the locking projection 12 of the second case 2 is disengaged from the long hole engaging portion 14 provided on the side surface 4c of the cover member 4. After the cover member 4 is rotated in a direction away from the second case 2 around the locking protrusion 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2, the cover member 4 is moved from the locking protrusion 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2 to the cover. The cover member 4 can be removed from the second case 2 by disengaging the engaging portion 13 on the distal end side of the member 4.

In such an electronic dictionary, when the first case 1 and the second case 2 are rotated around the hinge 3 and opened, the keyboard 5 of the first case 1 is exposed as shown in FIG. Since the display unit 6 of the second case 2 is exposed through the opening 7, the user can operate the keyboard 5 while looking at the display unit 6 to input information, and based on the input information and the desired information based on the information. The information can be displayed on the display unit 6 and can be used favorably. When the first case 1 and the second case 2 are rotated around the hinge 3 and closed, the first case 1 and the second case 2 overlap each other as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to carry the device well. At this time, a decorative effect is obtained by the cover member 4 attached to the second case 2.

As described above, according to this electronic dictionary, the engaging portions 13 and 14 of the cover member 4 are attached to at least the locking projections 11 and 12 provided on the second case 2 of the first and second cases 1 and 2. Since the decorative cover member 4 can be detachably attached to the outer surface of the second case 2 by the detachable engagement, the decorative cover member 4 can be freely removed and replaced. It is possible to freely change designs such as colors and pictures according to the user's preference. In this case, when the cover member 4 is removed from the second case 2, the locking projections 11 and 12 provided on the second case 2 are exposed, but the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2 have decorativeness. Since it is formed in a convex shape, it is possible to obtain a product that is preferable in terms of appearance and design, and thus can be used as a product even if the cover member 4 is removed.

Further, in this electronic dictionary, the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2 are provided on the distal end side of the second case 2 opposite to the hinge portion 3 and on the side surfaces 2b and 2c on both sides thereof, respectively. Since the engaging portions 13 and 14 of the member 4 are provided on the distal end side of the cover member 4 corresponding to the distal end side and both sides of the second case 2 and the side surfaces 4b and 4c on both sides thereof, respectively. When the cover member is mounted on the second case 2, the engaging projections 11, 12 and the engaging portions 13, 14 can be engaged with each other at three positions on the distal end side and on both sides thereof. 4 can be securely and stably mounted on the second case 2.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, a decorative portion 201 is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2 to which the cover member 4 is attached, and as shown in FIGS. This is a structure in which an opening 202 for decoration is provided corresponding to the decoration part 201 of the second case 2, and the other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Also in this case, locking projections 11 and 12 are provided on the side surface 2b on the distal end side of the second case 2 and on both side surfaces 2c on the hinge portion 3 side, and the side surface portion 4b on the distal end side of the cover member 4 and the hinge are provided. Engaging portions 13 and 14 are provided on both side surfaces 4 c on the side of the portion 3 to engage with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2 in a detachable manner.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the decorative portion 201 of the second case 2 is an elongated convex portion formed by forming both ends of a rectangle into a semicircular shape, and is larger than the central portion of the outer surface of the second case 2. It is provided slightly forward (the lower side in FIG. 9). In this case, the decorative portion 201 has a structure in which a matte finish in which fine linear concave portions are formed on its surface is provided, and a mark portion 203 such as a symbol or a figure is provided. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, the opening 202 of the cover member 4 is an elongated hole formed by forming both ends of a rectangle into a semicircle, and is formed in the decorative portion 201 on the outer surface of the second case 2. 8, when the cover member 4 is attached to the second case 2, the decorative portion 201 of the second case 2 is inserted as shown in FIG. It is configured to be exposed to the outside.

According to such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as the first embodiment, in particular, the decorative portion 201 is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2, and the decorative opening 202 is provided on the cover member 4. When the cover member 4 is mounted on the outer surface of the second case 2, the opening 202 of the cover member 4 corresponds to the decorative portion 201 of the second case 2. Since the portion 201 is inserted into the opening 202 and is exposed to the outside of the cover member 4, the decorative portion 201 of the second case 2 can be viewed from outside the cover member 4 through the opening 202 of the cover member 4. For this reason, the decorative effect as an accent can be obtained by the opening 202 of the cover member 4, and the decorative effect can also be obtained by the decorative portion 201 of the second case 2, thereby obtaining a highly decorative one. be able to. In this case, since the decoration part 201 has a matte finish on its surface and is provided with a mark part 203 such as a symbol or figure, the decoration part 201 can further enhance the decoration effect.

In the second embodiment, the decorative portion 201 is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2 at a position slightly closer to the center (the lower side in FIG. 7) than the central portion, and the opening portion 202 is formed on the cover member 4 and the decorative portion 201 is formed on the outer surface. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in a modified example shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the decorative portion 205 is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2 on the hinge portion 3 side end (the upper side in FIG. 12). The opening 206 corresponding to the decorative part 205 may be provided along the end (the upper side in FIG. 12) of the cover member 4 on the hinge 3 side. Also in this case, the decoration portion 205 is formed in a convex shape protruding from the outer surface of the second case 2 as a whole in an elongated shape, and the opening 206 is formed in an elongated shape in the upper side of the cover member 4. The decorative portion 205 of the second case 2 is inserted when the cover member 4 is attached to the second case 2 as shown in FIG. It is configured to be exposed to the outside. With such a structure, the same operation and effect as those of the second embodiment can be obtained.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the same parts as those of the second embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a decorative portion 207 is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2 to which the cover member 4 is attached, and a transparent window portion 208 for decoration is provided on the cover member 4. The structure is provided so as to correspond to the decorative portion 207 of the two cases 2, and is otherwise the same as that of the second embodiment. Also in this case, locking projections 11 and 12 are provided on the side surface 2b on the distal end side of the second case 2 and on both side surfaces 2c on the hinge portion 3 side, and the side surface portion 4b on the distal end side of the cover member 4 and the hinge are provided. Engaging portions 13 and 14 are provided on both side surfaces 4c on the side of the portion 3 to engage with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2 in a detachable manner.

The decorative portion 207 of the second case 2 is an elongated flat portion having both ends of a rectangle formed in a semicircular shape, and is slightly closer to the outer surface of the second case 2 than the central portion, as in the second embodiment. (Lower side in FIG. 15). Also in this case, the decorative portion 207 has a structure in which the surface is subjected to a satin finish in which fine linear concave portions are formed, and a mark portion 203 such as a symbol or a figure is provided. The transparent window portion 208 of the cover member 4 is an elongated transparent portion having both ends of a rectangle formed in a semicircle shape, and is provided corresponding to the decorative portion 207 on the outer surface of the second case 2. When the cover member 4 is attached to the second case 2, as shown in FIG. 15, the decorative portion 207 of the second case 2 is configured to correspond thereto.

In such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as the first embodiment, especially when the cover member 4 is mounted on the outer surface of the second case 2, the transparent window 208 of the cover member 4 Since it corresponds to the second decorative portion 207, the decorative portion 207 of the second case 2 can be seen from outside the cover member 4 through the window 208 of the cover member 4. For this reason, a decorative effect as an accent can be obtained by the window 208 of the cover member 4, and a decorative effect can also be obtained by the decorative portion 207 of the second case 2, thereby obtaining a highly decorative one. be able to. Also in this case, since the decoration portion 207 has a matte finish on its surface and is provided with a mark portion 203 such as a symbol or figure, the decoration effect can be further enhanced by these. .

In the third embodiment, the decorative portion 207 is provided slightly on the outer surface of the second case 2 on the outer side of the central portion (the lower side in FIG. 15), and the transparent member 208 is provided on the cover member 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, similarly to the modified examples shown in FIGS. 12, a transparent window 208 corresponding to the decorative portion 207 may be provided along the end of the cover member 4 on the hinge 3 side (the upper side in FIG. 12). With such a structure, the same operation and effect as those of the third embodiment can be obtained.

In the first to third embodiments and each of the modifications, the locking projections 11 and 12 are provided on the side surface 2b on the distal end side of the second case 2 and on both side surfaces 2c on the hinge portion 3 side. The case has been described where the engaging portions 13 and 14 are provided on the side surface portion 4b on the distal end side and on both side surfaces 4c on the hinge portion 3 side so as to removably engage with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and a locking recess (not shown) is formed on an outer surface of the second case 2 located on the hinge portion 3 side. Are provided except for portions corresponding to the decorative portions 201, 205, and 207, and the engaging portion 13 is detachably engaged with the locking projection 11 of the side surface portion 4 b of the cover member 4 on the second case 2. Along with the outer surface of the second case 2. The inner surface of the cover member 4, the engaging projection which detachably fitted in the engagement recess of the second case 2 (not shown) may be the provided structure.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
This electronic dictionary is provided with locking portions 20 which can be protruded and retracted on respective left and right side surfaces 2 c of a second case 2 rotatably connected to the first case 1 by hinge portions 3. The structure is such that the engaging portions 14 provided on the left and right side surfaces 4c of the member 4 are removably engaged with each other. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Also in this case, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2 b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 is formed on the side surface portion 4 b on the distal side of the cover member 4. An engaging portion 13 is provided for engaging and disengaging.

That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the locking portion 20 is provided with a locking projection 22 in a storage portion 21 provided on each of the left and right side surfaces 2 c (only one side surface is shown in the figure) of the second case 2. And the coil spring 23 are housed, and the locking projection 22 is protruded and retracted from inside the housing portion 21 to the outside by the spring force of the coil spring 23. In this case, an insertion hole 24 into which the locking projection 22 is removably inserted is formed in the side surface 2 c of the second case 2 so as to be continuous with the storage portion 21. In addition, a flange portion 22a that abuts on the inner edge of the insertion hole 24 and prevents the locking projection 22 from coming out of the storage portion 21 is provided on an inner peripheral portion of the locking projection 22 located in the storage portion 21. Is provided.

In such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as the first embodiment, in particular, the locking projection 22 of the locking portion 20 is provided so as to be able to protrude and retract from the second case 2 by the spring force of the coil spring 23. Therefore, the locking protrusion 22 can be reliably engaged with the engaging portion 14 of the cover member 4 by the spring force of the coil spring 23, and the locking protrusion 22 is pressed against the spring force of the coil spring 23 by the second force. By immersing in the insertion hole 24 of the case 2, the engaging portion 14 of the cover member 4 can be easily detached from the locking projection 22, thereby easily removing the cover member 4 from the second case 2. Therefore, the workability of attaching and detaching the cover member 4 to and from the second case 2 can be improved.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, locking portions 30 are respectively provided on the second convex portions 9 of the hinge portion 3 located on the respective left and right side surfaces 2 c of the second case 2, and the locking portions 30 are provided on the left and right sides of the cover member 4. This is a structure in which each of the engaging portions 31 extended from each of the side surface portions 4c is detachably engaged with each other. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Also in this case, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2 b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 is formed on the side surface portion 4 b on the distal side of the cover member 4. An engaging portion 13 is provided for engaging and disengaging.

That is, as shown in FIG. 19, each locking portion 30 located on each of the left and right side surfaces 2 c of the second case 2 is formed into a semicircular concave groove on the outer end surface of the second convex portion 9 of the hinge portion 3. Is formed. As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, each of the engagement portions 31 located on the left and right sides of the cover member 4 has an arm portion 32 from each of the left and right side surfaces 4 c of the second case 2. A disk portion 33 is provided along the side surface 2c to extend toward the hinge portion 3 side, and a disk portion 33 corresponding to each outer end surface of the second convex portion 9 of the hinge portion 3 is formed at each tip of these arm portions 32. A semicircular engagement protrusion 34 is formed on an outer peripheral portion of the plate portion 33 and engages with each of the locking portions 30 of the second case 2 in a detachable manner, and each arm extends from each side surface portion 4c. The portion 32 is configured to have a spring property by bending and deforming.

In such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment, in particular, each of the engaging portions 31 located on the left and right sides of the cover member 4 is spring-loaded by each of the arm portions 32 extending from the side surface portion 4c. Therefore, when the cover member 4 is attached to the second case, the arms 32 can be easily pushed apart and elastically displaced. As a result, the semicircular engagement protrusion 34 provided on the disk 33 at the tip of each arm 32 is provided on the outer end surface of the second protrusion 9 in the hinge 3 of the second case 2. The engaging portions 30 can be respectively engaged with the arc-shaped locking portions 30. For this reason, the cover member 4 can be easily attached to and detached from the second case 2 by flexing and deforming the arm portion 32. Therefore, as in the fourth embodiment, the workability of attaching and detaching the cover member 4 to and from the second case 2 can be improved. Can be improved.

In the fifth embodiment, a semicircular engaging projection 34 is provided on the disk 33 at the tip of each arm 32 extending from the side surface 4c of the cover member 4, and the semicircular engaging projection 34 is provided. The engagement projection 34 is configured to engage with the semicircular locking portion 30 provided on the outer end surface of the second projection 9 of the hinge 3 located on the second case 2 side. Not limited to this, for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the engagement of the column with the center of the opposing surfaces of the discs 33 provided at the ends of the respective arms 32 of the cover member 4. Each of the projections 35 is provided, and these engagement projections 35 can be respectively engaged and disengaged with a circular concave recessed locking portion 36 provided at the center of the outer end surface of the second projection 9 in the hinge 3 of the second case 2. It may be configured to engage with. Even with such a configuration, the same operation and effect as in the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25, a description will be given of a sixth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, instead of the engaging portions 14 provided on the side portions 4 c on both sides of the cover member 4, an engaging portion having a suction function is provided near both sides of the flat portion 4 a of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side. The suction cups 40 are respectively provided, and the suction surface 41 as a locking portion is provided on the flat surface 2a of the second case 2. The other structure is almost the same as that of the first embodiment. Also in this case, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2 b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 is formed on the side surface portion 4 b on the distal side of the cover member 4. An engaging portion 13 is provided for engaging and disengaging.

That is, the suction cup 40 is made of a soft synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride, and is formed substantially in a dish shape as shown in FIG. 25, and the bottom of the dish shape is the inner surface of the flat portion 4a of the cover member 4, that is, the second case. 2 is attached to the opposing surface of the flat portion 4a opposing the flat surface 2a, and in this state, when pressed against the suction surface 41 of the flat surface 2a of the second case 2, the internal air is discharged while being elastically deformed. It is configured to be adsorbed on the adsorption surface 41 of the second case 2. The suction surface 41 of the second case 2 is formed by forming the flat surface 2a of the second case 2 as a flat surface.

In such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as the first embodiment, in particular, since suction cups 40 are provided as engagement portions on both sides of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side, respectively, the distal end side of the cover member 4 is provided. The cover member 4 is pressed against the suction surface 41 which is a locking portion of the second case 2 in a state where the engaging portion 13 is hooked on the locking protrusion 11 on the distal end side of the second case 2, so that the suction cup 40 The suction is performed on the suction surface 41 that is the flat surface 2a of the two cases 2. Thereby, since the cover member 4 can be mounted on the second case 2, the cover member 4 can be easily attached to and detached from the second case 2 similarly to the fourth embodiment, and the cover member for the second case 2 4 can be improved. In this case, since the suction cup 40 is provided on the cover member 4, the suction cup 40 does not exist in the second case 2 when the cover member 4 is removed from the second case 2. Even if it is detached, it is possible to obtain what is preferable in appearance.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, a seventh embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the same parts as those in the sixth embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, instead of the suction cup 40 and the suction surface 41 of the sixth embodiment, magnets 42 as engagement portions are provided near both sides of the flat portion 4a of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side, respectively. The magnetic material 43, which is a locking portion, is buried near both sides of the hinge portion 3 side of the second flat surface 2a in correspondence with the magnet 42 of the cover member 4. The other structure is the same as that of the sixth embodiment. I have. Also in this case, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2 b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 is formed on the side surface portion 4 b on the distal side of the cover member 4. An engaging portion 13 is provided for engaging and disengaging.

In such an electronic dictionary, the same functions and effects as those of the first embodiment are obtained, and in particular, magnets 42 are respectively provided near both sides of the flat portion 4a of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side, and the magnets 42 corresponding to the magnets 42 are provided. Since the magnetic material 43 is buried near both sides of the hinge portion 3 in the plane 2 a of the second case 2, the engaging portion 13 on the front end of the cover member 4 is hooked on the locking projection 11 on the front end of the second case 2. By rotating the cover member 4 toward the second case 2 in this state, the magnet 42 and the magnetic material 43 attract each other by their magnetic force. Thereby, the cover member 4 can be attached to the second case 2, so that the cover member 4 can be easily attached to and detached from the second case 2 as in the sixth embodiment. 4 can be improved. In this case, since the magnetic material 43 is embedded in the plane 2 a of the second case 2, the magnetic material 43 is not exposed to the second case 2 when the cover member 4 is removed from the second case 2. Even if the cover member 4 is removed, a preferable appearance can be obtained.

In the seventh embodiment, the magnet 42 is provided in the cover member 4 and the magnetic material 43 is embedded in the second case 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the magnet 42 is embedded in the second case 2 and A structure in which the cover member 4 is formed of a metal such as stainless steel containing With this configuration, in addition to the same operation and effect as the seventh embodiment, even if the cover member 4 is removed from the second case 2, the magnets 42 are not exposed to the second case 2, so that the appearance is preferable. , And the cover member 4 does not need to be provided with the magnetic material 43, so that the cover member 4 can be obtained with a preferable appearance.

(Eighth embodiment)
Next, an eighth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the same parts as those of the seventh embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, instead of the magnet 42 and the magnetic material 43 of the seventh embodiment, male planar fasteners 44 are provided as engaging portions near both sides of the flat portion 4a of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side, respectively. A structure in which a female planar fastener 45 is provided as an engaging portion near both sides of the hinge portion 3 side of the plane 2a of the second case 2 in correspondence with the male planar fastener 44 of the cover member 4, and Except for this, the structure is the same as that of the seventh embodiment. Also in this case, a locking projection 11 is provided on the side surface 2 b on the distal end side of the second case 2, and the locking projection 11 of the second case 2 is formed on the side surface portion 4 b on the distal side of the cover member 4. An engaging portion 13 is provided for engaging and disengaging.

In such an electronic dictionary, in addition to the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment, in particular, male planar fasteners 44 are provided near both sides of the flat portion 4a of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side, respectively. Since the female planar fastener 45 is provided on the flat surface 2a of the case 2 so as to correspond to the male planar fastener 44 of the cover member 4, the engaging portion 13 on the distal end side of the cover member 4 The cover member 4 is pressed against the second case 2 in a state where the cover member 4 is hooked on the locking projection 11 on the distal end side, so that the male planar fastener 44 of the cover member 4 and the female planar fastener 45 of the second case 2 are formed. Engage with each other, whereby the cover member 4 can be mounted on the second case 2. Therefore, similarly to the seventh embodiment, the cover member 4 can be easily attached to and detached from the second case 2, and the workability of attaching and detaching the cover member 4 to and from the second case 2 can be improved.

(Ninth embodiment)
Next, a ninth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
This electronic dictionary has a structure in which a cover member 50 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has almost the same structure as that of the first embodiment except for this.

That is, the cover member 50 is made of a transparent synthetic resin such as PC (polycarbonate) or ABS resin, and, like the first embodiment, the flat portion 50 a and the second case 2 disposed on the flat surface 2 a of the second case 2. 32, and a side surface portion 50b disposed on the left and right side surfaces 2c of the second case 2 on the front side (the upper side in FIG. 32). Also in this case, the side surfaces 50b and 50c of the cover member 50 are engaged with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 2 in a detachable manner as shown in FIGS. Parts 13 and 14 are respectively formed.

According to such an electronic dictionary, in addition to having the same operation and effect as the first embodiment, especially when the cover member 50 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, As indicated by hatching in 32, a decorative sheet 51 such as a photograph or a calendar can be sandwiched between the cover member 50 and the second case 2 and can be used in this state. Can be obtained, and thereby a highly personalized one can be obtained.

(Tenth embodiment)
Next, a tenth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
In this electronic dictionary, locking projections 55 and 56 are provided on the tip side of the side surface 2c on both sides of the second case 2 and the hinge part 3 side, respectively, and the tip side of the side part 4c on both sides of the cover member 4 and the hinge part 3 are provided. Engagement portions 57 and 58 are provided on the front side and the engagement protrusion 57 located on the distal end side of the second case 2 and the engagement portion 57 located on the distal end side of the cover member 4 are rotatably engaged. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, the mirror 59 is provided on the inner surface of the cover member 4, and the other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIG. 34, the locking projection 55 on the front end side (the right end side in FIG. 33) of the side surface 2c on both sides of the second case 2 is formed so as to protrude substantially in a hemispherical shape. The locking projection 56 on the third side (the left side in FIG. 33) is formed in a rectangular convex shape as in the first embodiment. Also in this case, the substantially hemispherical locking projection 55 on the distal end side and the convex locking projection 56 on the hinge part 3 side are formed so as to have decorative properties to accentuate the second case 2 respectively. Have been. Further, the engaging portions 57 on the front end side (the right end side in FIG. 33) of the side surface portions 4c on both sides of the cover member 4 are engaged with the locking projections 55 of the second case 2 in a detachable manner. It is formed in a hollow, substantially hemispherical shape that rotates relatively, and its engaging part 58 on the hinge part 3 side (upper left side in FIG. 33) locks the second case 2 as in the first embodiment. The protrusion 56 is formed in a rectangular long hole to be inserted. As shown in FIG. 35, the mirror 59 is provided on the inner surface of the cover member 4 facing the plane 2a of the second case 2, that is, on the inner surface of the plane portion 4a of the cover member 4.

In such an electronic dictionary, the cover member 4 is engaged with the locking projections 55, 56 of the second case 2 so that the engaging portions 57, 58 of the cover member 4 can be disengaged from the second case 2, respectively. 2 can be detachably attached to the second case 2. In addition to the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment, in particular, the engaging portion 58 of the cover member 4 on the hinge portion 3 side is connected to the hinge portion 3 of the second case 2. When the cover member 4 is detached from the locking projection 56, as shown in FIG. 35, the cover member 4 is moved to the second position centering on the engaging portion 57 on the distal end side of the cover member 4 and the locking projection 55 on the distal end side of the second case 2. The case 2 can be opened and closed by pivoting. For this reason, when the cover member 4 is rotated and opened with respect to the second case 2, the mirror 59 provided on the inner surface of the cover member 4 is exposed, so that the mirror 59 can be used as a compact cosmetic mirror. You can get a wide one.

In the tenth embodiment, the locking portion 12 on the hinge portion 3 side of the second case 2 is formed in a convex shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, like the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. The engaging portion 20 may be formed on the cover member 4, as in the fourth and seventh embodiments shown in FIGS. 23 to 27. The case 2 may be provided with a suction surface 41 and a magnetic material 43 so that the cover member 4 is attached to the second case 2 by suction, and as in the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 28 and 29. The cover member 4 may be attached to the second case 2 by suction using a pair of planar fasteners 44 and 45. In any of these configurations, the same operation and effect as those of the tenth embodiment can be obtained.

(Eleventh embodiment)
Next, an eleventh embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, this mobile phone includes first and second cases 60 and 61 overlapping each other, and the first case 60 and the second case 61 are hinges having the same structure as in the first embodiment. The second case 61 has a structure in which a decorative cover member 62 is detachably attached to the outer surface of the second case 61.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the first case 60 is formed in a vertically elongated substantially flat plate shape, and has a facing surface (an upper surface in FIG. 37) of the first case 60 facing the second case 61. A keyboard 63 and a microphone unit 64 are provided. The keyboard 63 includes various keys necessary for telephone functions such as a dial key and a cursor key, and is provided on substantially the entire area of the facing surface of the first case 60 as shown in FIG. The microphone unit 64 is provided on the lower side of the opposing surface of the first case 60.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the second case 61 is formed in a flat plate shape having substantially the same size as the first case 60, and has a facing surface of the second case 61 facing the first case 60 (FIG. 37). The display unit 65 and the loudspeaker unit 66 are provided on the lower surface. The display section 65 is made of the same flat display element as in the first embodiment, and is provided corresponding to the display opening 67 provided in the second case 61 as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37. I have. The speaker section 66 is provided on the upper side of the facing surface of the second case 61. Further, an antenna 68 is provided at the tip end (the upper side in FIG. 36) of the second case 61 so as to be able to protrude and retract into the second case 61.

As in the first embodiment, the cover member 62 is made of a thin plate made of metal such as stainless steel, and as shown in FIG. 37, the outer surface (the upper surface in FIG. 37) of the second case 61 and the hinge in the second case 61. The second case 61 is formed so as to cover the side surface on the distal end side (the upper side in FIG. 36) located on the opposite side to the portion 3 and the left and right side surfaces of the second case 61. The outer surface of the cover member 62 is designed with colors, pictures, figures, marks, and the like, and a plurality of members having different designs are prepared. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38, the accent of the second case 61 is provided on the side surface on the tip end side (the upper side in FIG. 36) located on the side opposite to the hinge portion 3 in the second case 61, as shown in FIG. The convex locking projections 11 and 12 having a decorative property are provided respectively.

As shown in FIG. 39, engaging portions 13 and 14 are formed on the side surfaces of the cover member 62 so as to be detachably engaged with the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 61, respectively. I have. Also in this case, the engaging portion 13 that engages with the locking projection 11 of the second case 61 is inside the semicircular projection that covers the locking projection 11 of the second case 61, as in the first embodiment. It is formed in a shape in which a concave portion into which the locking projection 11 is fitted is formed. The engaging portion 14 that engages with the locking projection 12 of the second case 61 is formed in a rectangular elongated hole into which the locking projection 12 of the second case 61 is inserted.

In such a mobile phone, when the first case 60 and the second case 61 are opened by pivoting about the hinge 3, as shown in FIG. 36, the keyboard 63 and the microphone 64 of the first case 60 are moved. Since the display unit 65 and the speaker unit 66 of the second case 61 are exposed at the same time, the dial operation can be performed by operating the keyboard 63 while looking at the display unit 65, thereby making a telephone call. When the first case 60 and the second case 61 are rotated around the hinge 3 and closed, the first case 60 and the second case 61 overlap each other as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to carry the device well. At this time, the decorative effect can be obtained by the cover member 62 attached to the second case 61.

As described above, according to the mobile phone, as in the first embodiment, at least the locking projections 11 and 12 provided on the second case 61 among the first and second cases 60 and 61 are provided with the cover member 62. Since the decorative cover member 62 can be detachably attached to the outer surface of the second case 61 by engaging and disengaging the engaging portions 13 and 14, the decorative cover member 62 is free. The user can freely change the design such as color and picture according to the user's preference. Also in this case, when the cover member 62 is removed from the second case 61, the locking projections 11 and 12 provided on the second case 61 are exposed, but the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 61 become decorative. Since it is formed in a convex shape having a shape, it is possible to obtain a product which is favorable both in appearance and design, and thus can be used as a product even if the cover member 62 is removed.

Also in this mobile phone, the locking projections 11 and 12 of the second case 61 are provided on the front end side of the second case 61 opposite to the hinge portion 3 and on both side surfaces thereof, respectively. Since the engaging portions 13 and 14 are provided on the distal end side of the cover member 62 corresponding to the distal end side of the second case 61 and on both sides thereof, respectively, the locking projections are provided as in the first embodiment. 11 and 12 and the engaging portions 13 and 14 are engaged with each other at three points on the distal end side and both sides of both the second case 61 and the cover member 62, whereby the cover member 62 is attached to the second case 61. Therefore, the cover member 62 can be securely and stably mounted on the second case 61.

In the eleventh embodiment, the locking projections 11 and 12 are provided on the side surface on the front end side of the second case 61 and on both side surfaces thereof, and the side surface portion on the front end side of the cover member 62 and each side surface portion on both sides thereof. So that the engaging projections 13 and 12 and the engaging portions 13 and 14 are detachably engaged with each other so that the cover member 62 is detachably attached to the second case 61. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a means having the same structure as in the second to tenth embodiments may be employed as a means for detachably attaching the cover member 62 to the second case 61.

In the first to eleventh embodiments, the cover member is provided on the outer surface of the second case 2 or 61 among the first and second cases 1, 2 or 60 and 61 connected to be openable and closable by the hinge portion 3. Although the cover members 4 and 62 are detachably attached, the cover members 4 and 62 do not necessarily need to be attached to the second cases 2 and 61, and the cover members 4 and 62 can be detachably attached to the outer surfaces of the first cases 1 and 60. The cover members 4 and 62 may be detachably attached to the outer surfaces of both the first and second cases 1 and 2 or 60 and 61, respectively.
Further, in the first to tenth embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary, and in the eleventh embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a mobile phone are described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) such as an electronic organizer is used. Also, it can be widely applied to electronic devices such as mobile devices.

(Twelfth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a twelfth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS.
40 is a front view when the electronic dictionary of the present invention is opened and used, FIG. 41 is a partially cutaway side view when the electronic dictionary is closed, and FIG. 42 shows only the second case of FIG. 43 is a front view of the cover case of FIG. 41 as viewed from above, FIG. 44 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line CC of FIG. 43, and FIG. 45 is a view taken along line DD of FIG. 46 is a side view showing a state where the cover case is attached to the second case in FIG. 42.

As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the electronic dictionary includes a first case 101 and a second case 102 which overlap each other, and the first case 101 and the second case 102 are connected to each other by a hinge 103 so as to be openable and closable. A cover case 104 for function addition is detachably attached to the outer surface of the second case 102. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40, the first case 101 is formed in a horizontally long and substantially flat plate shape, and a keyboard 105 is provided inside the first case 101 with a facing surface of the first case 101 facing the second case 102. It is provided to be exposed to the front (in the figure). The keyboard 105 has various keys required for a dictionary function, such as character keys, cursor keys, and function keys.

The second case 102 is formed in a flat plate shape having substantially the same size as the first case 101, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, and has a display unit 106 provided therein. The display unit 106 electro-optically displays information such as dictionary data, and includes a flat display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an EL device (electroluminescence device), and is shown in FIGS. 40 and 42. As described above, the second case 102 is provided corresponding to the display opening 107 provided on the facing surface (the front surface in FIG. 42) of the second case 102 facing the first case 101, and information displayed through this opening 107 is provided. It is configured to be visible.

As shown in FIG. 40, the hinge portion 103 includes a first convex portion 108 provided on an upper side (left end in FIG. 41) of the first case 101 except for both ends thereof, and a lower side of the second case 102. (Left end in FIG. 41) provided at both ends of the first case 101 in a state where the first protrusion 108 of the first case 101 is disposed between the second protrusions 109 of the second case 102. , The first and second projections 108 and 109 are rotatably connected by a connection shaft 110. In this case, the first case 101 and the second case 102 are electrically connected via a hinge portion 103 by a connection member (not shown) such as a flexible wiring board.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the cover case 104 attached to the second case 102 is formed in a substantially flat box shape made of metal such as stainless steel or synthetic resin. Covering a flat surface (upper surface in FIG. 2) 102a, a side surface 10b on the tip side (upper side in FIG. 42) of the second case 102 opposite to the hinge portion 103, and side surfaces 102c on both left and right sides of the second case 102. It is configured to be mounted on the second case 102. That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the cover case 104 has a flat case portion 104a arranged on the plane 102a of the second case 102, and the outer periphery of the case portion 104a The side surface portion 10b disposed on the side surface 102b on the tip side (the upper side in FIG. 42) and the side surface portions 104c on both sides disposed on the left and right side surfaces 102c of the second case 102 are formed. .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the cover case 104 has an auxiliary display function as an additional function, and has a structure in which the circuit board 111 and the auxiliary display unit 112 are housed. I have. The circuit board 111 has an electronic circuit necessary for the auxiliary display function mounted thereon. The auxiliary display unit 112 electro-optically displays auxiliary information such as time and date, and like the display unit 106 of the second case 102, a liquid crystal display element or an EL element (electroluminescence element). And is provided in correspondence with the display opening 113 provided on the outer surface of the cover case 104 while being electrically connected to the circuit board 111. The information displayed through is configured to be visible. As shown in FIG. 43, a plurality of operation buttons 114 for selecting display information and a display state of the auxiliary display unit 112 are provided on the outer surface of the cover case 104.

By the way, the cover case 104 and the second case 102 are configured to be detachably attached by a plurality of connection connecting members 115. That is, these connection connecting members 115 are provided in the second case 102 so as to be able to protrude and retract from the left and right side surfaces 102 c in a state of being electrically connected to the circuit circuit board 116 provided in the second case 102. The plurality of connection locking portions 117 are provided on the left and right side surfaces 104c of the cover case 104 corresponding to the left and right side surfaces 102c of the second case 102, respectively. A plurality of connection engagement portions 118 which are engaged and electrically connected to each other, and the connection engagement portion 117 of the second case 102 and the connection engagement portion 118 of the cover case 104 are detachably engaged. By connecting, the circuit board 111 in the cover case 104 and the circuit board 116 in the second case 102 are electrically connected, and the cover case 104 and the second case 102 can be detached. And it is configured to attach to.

In this case, the connection locking portion 117 in the second case 102 is connected to an electrode (not shown) on the end of the circuit board 116 located near the left and right side surfaces 102c of the second case 102, as shown in FIG. , A fixed terminal portion 119 fixed with solder 119a, a cylindrical portion 120 provided at the tip of the fixed terminal portion 119, a spring member 121 housed in the cylindrical portion 120, and A movable terminal portion 123 having one end inserted therein and the other end removably inserted into a through hole 122 provided in the side surface 102 c of the second case 102, wherein the movable terminal 123 is a spring of the spring member 121. It is configured to be urged by a force in a direction protruding from the through hole 122. In this case, even if the movable terminal portion 123 projects from the through hole 122 in the side surface 102c of the second case 102, the movable terminal portion 123 is configured not to impair the appearance of the second case 102.

As shown in FIG. 44, the connection engaging portion 118 in the cover case 104 is provided on the left and right side surfaces 104c of the cover case 104, and the movable terminal portion 123 of the connection locking portion 117 is detachably engaged. An engagement recess 124 is provided, and a wiring lead 125 extending from the inner surface of the engagement recess 124 to the circuit board 111 in the cover case 104. The wiring lead 125 is fixed to the inner surface of the cover case 4. In this state, one end is fixedly connected to an electrode (not shown) of the circuit board 111 with solder 125a. Thereby, the connection connecting member 115 causes the movable case 123 of the second case 102 to engage with the engagement concave portion 124 of the cover case 104 by the spring force of the spring member 121, so that the cover case 104 is connected to the second case 102. At the same time, the movable terminal 123 and the wiring lead 125 come into contact with each other so that the circuit board 111 in the cover case 104 is electrically connected to the circuit board 116 in the second case 102. Have been.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45, a locking projection 126 is provided on the side surface 102b on the tip end side (the upper side in FIG. 42) located on the side opposite to the hinge portion 103 in the second case 102. The locking projection 126 has a semicircular end portion, is located at an intermediate portion in the thickness direction and the left-right direction of the side surface 102b on the front end side of the second case 102, and is formed to be elongated along the side surface 102b. ing. As a result, the locking projection 126 is formed in an elongated belt-like convex shape having decorativeness so as to accentuate the second case 102.
As shown in FIG. 45, an engagement protrusion 127 is provided on a side surface portion 104b of the cover case 104 on the tip side (the upper side in FIG. 43) opposite to the hinge portion 103. The engaging protrusion 127 has a convex shape in which a concave portion 127 a into which the locking protrusion 126 is fitted is formed inside a semicircular convex portion that covers the locking protrusion 126 of the second case 102. An elongated portion is formed in the middle portion of the side portion 104b on the upper side along the left-right direction.

Next, a case where the cover case 104 is attached to the second case 102 will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 46, first, the engaging protrusion 127 provided on the side surface portion 104b on the distal end side of the cover case 104 is engaged with the locking protrusion provided on the side surface 102b on the distal side of the second case 102. In this state, the locking protrusion 126 is inserted into the concave portion 127a of the engaging protrusion 127 and hooked. Thus, the position of the cover case 104 is regulated with respect to the second case 102. In this state, when the cover case 104 is rotated toward the second case 102 around the locking protrusion 126 on the distal end side of the second case 102, as shown in FIG. The portion 104a is disposed on the flat surface 102a of the second case 102, and the left and right side surface portions 104c of the cover case 104 are disposed on the left and right side surfaces 102c of the second case 102. The connection locking portion 125 of the two cases 102 is engaged.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 44, the movable terminal portion 123 of the connection locking portion 117 of the second case 102 abuts on the inner surface of the side surface portion 104c of the cover case 104, but the movable terminal portion 123 Since the movable terminal 123 is sunk into the second case 102 against the force, the tip of the movable terminal 123 relatively slides along the side surface 104 c of the cover case 104. When the tip of the movable terminal portion 123 corresponds to the engagement concave portion 124 of the connection engagement portion 118 of the cover case 104, the movable terminal portion 123 is pushed out by the spring force of the spring member 121, and the engagement of the connection engagement portion 118 It engages with the recess 124. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 44, the movable terminal portion 123 of the connection locking portion 117 comes into contact with the wiring lead 125 of the connection engagement portion 118, and the circuit board 111 in the cover case 104 and the The circuit board 116 is electrically connected. In this state, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the cover case 104 is formed by the flat surface 102a (the upper surface in FIG. 45) of the second case 102, the side surface 102b on the tip side of the second case 102, and the second case 102. It is detachably attached to the second case 102 while covering the left and right side surfaces 102c.

When the cover case 104 is detached from the second case 102, the cover case 104 is detached from the second case 102 against the spring force of the spring member 121 of the connection locking portion 117 in the state shown in FIG. When pushed up in the direction, the movable terminal portion 123 of the connection locking portion 117 is disengaged from the engagement recess 124 of the connection engagement portion 118 provided on the side surface portion 104 c of the cover case 104 against the spring force of the spring member 121. . In this state, when the cover case 104 is rotated around the locking protrusion 126 on the distal end side of the second case 102 in a direction away from the second case 102, as shown in FIG. 2 Open the case 102 at an angle. Thereafter, the cover case 104 can be removed from the second case 102 by detaching the engagement protrusion 127 on the front end of the cover case 104 from the locking protrusion 126 on the front end of the second case 102.

In such an electronic dictionary, as shown in FIG. 41, the first case 101 and the second case 102 are closed by rotating the first case 101 and the second case 102 around the hinge 103 while the cover case 104 is attached to the second case 102. Since the first case 101 and the second case 102 overlap with each other, the size of the first case 101 and the second case 102 can be reduced. In this case, the cover case 104 covers the flat surface 102a (the upper surface in FIG. 45) of the second case 102, the tip side surface 102b of the second case 102, and the left and right side surfaces 102c of the second case 102. The cover case 104 does not protrude to the side of the second case 102 because the cover case 104 is mounted so as to overlap with the second case 102. For this reason, even if the cover case 104 is attached to the second case 102 to add functions, the entire device becomes compact, and the cover case 104 can be carried easily without hindrance.

When the electronic dictionary is used, as shown in FIG. 40, when the first case 101 and the second case 102 are rotated around the hinge 103 and opened, the keyboard 105 of the first case 101 is exposed. At the same time, the display unit 106 of the second case 102 is exposed through the opening 107, so that the user can operate the keyboard 105 while looking at the display unit 106 to input information, and based on the input information and the information. Desired information, such as dictionary data, can be displayed on the display unit 106, and thereby, it can be used favorably. Also in this case, since the cover case 104 is mounted on the second case 102 so as to cover the outer surface of the second case 102, the cover case 104 may protrude to the side of the second case 102. Therefore, the cover case 104 can be used favorably without being in the way.

Furthermore, in this electronic dictionary, the functions added to the cover case 104 attached to the second case 102 can be used whether the electronic dictionary is carried or used. That is, when the cover case 104 is attached to the second case 102, the movable terminal 123 of the connection locking portion 117 provided on the second case 102 and the wiring lead 125 of the connection engagement portion 118 provided on the cover case 104 And the circuit board 111 in the cover case 4 and the circuit board 116 in the second case 102 are electrically connected. By operating the plurality of operation buttons 114 provided on the cover case 104, The auxiliary information such as time and date can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 112 of the cover case 104 for viewing.

As described above, according to the electronic dictionary, of the first and second cases 101 and 102, the connection locking portion 117 and the locking protrusion 126 provided on the second case 102 are connected to the connection engagement of the cover case 104. By engaging and disengaging the portion 118 and the engagement protrusion 127, the cover case 104 for additional function can be removably attached to the outer surface of the second case 102 in a state where the cover case 104 is overlapped. The functions can be easily added, and even if the functions are added, the entire device can be made compact without deteriorating the appearance. Therefore, in both the case of carrying and the case of using, the cover case 104 for adding functions does not become a hindrance, and a user-friendly one can be obtained.

In this case, when attaching the cover case 104 to the second case 102, the engaging projection 127 on the distal end side of the cover case 104 is hooked on the locking projection 126 on the distal end side of the second case 102, so that the second case 102 On the other hand, the position of the cover case 104 can be regulated. In this state, the cover case 104 can be mounted on the second case 102 by simply rotating the cover case 104 toward the second case 102. The workability of attaching the cover case 104 to the second case 102 is good. At this time, the locking projections 126 and the engaging projections 127, and the plurality of connection locking portions 117 and the plurality of connection engagements are formed at the distal end of the cover case 104 and the second case 102 and at three places on both sides thereof. Since the portions 118 are engaged with each other, the cover case 104 can be securely and stably mounted on the second case 102.

Further, in this electronic dictionary, when the cover case 104 is removed from the second case 102, the movable terminal 123 of the connection locking portion provided on the second case 102 projects from the side surface 102c of the second case 102. The cover case 104 is removed because the appearance of the second case 102 is not impaired, and the locking projection 126 on the distal end side of the second case 102 has a decorative property to accentuate the second case 102. However, the first and second cases 101 and 102 can be favorably used as products.

(Thirteenth embodiment)
Next, a thirteenth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the twelfth embodiment shown in FIGS.
This electronic dictionary has a structure in which a speaker function is mounted on a cover case 104 as an additional function, and is otherwise substantially the same as the twelfth embodiment. That is, the circuit board 135 and the pair of speakers 136 are housed in the cover case 104 as electronic components for adding functions. In this case, the circuit board 135 has mounted thereon an electronic circuit necessary for the speaker function, and the wiring lead 125 of the connection engaging portion 118 is connected to a predetermined electrode (not shown).

The pair of speakers 136 are of a stereo flat type, and are electrically connected to a circuit board 135 in the cover case 104, and a pair of speakers provided on the outer surface of the cover case 104. It is provided corresponding to the sound hole 137. Also in this case, the second case 102 and the cover case 104 are connected by the connection connection member 115 including the connection engagement portion 117 provided on the second case 102 and the connection engagement portion 118 provided on the cover case 104. The circuit board 116 provided in the second case 102 and the circuit board 135 provided in the cover case 104 are configured to be detachably attached while being electrically connected to each other.

In such an electronic dictionary, the same functions and effects as those of the twelfth embodiment can be obtained, and in particular, a speaker function added by the cover case 104 attached to the second case 102 can be used. That is, the circuit board 135 in the cover case 104 and the circuit board 116 in the second case 102 are electrically connected by the connection connecting member 115 for attaching the cover case 104 and the second case 102. With a pair of speakers 136 provided in 104, music and voice can be heard in stereo. Also at this time, since the cover case 104 is attached to the second case 102 so as to overlap, the cover case 104 is not hindered during use and can be used satisfactorily.

In the twelfth and thirteenth embodiments, the electronic components mounted on the cover case are examples of the display function and the speaker function. However, the electronic components mounted on the cover case may be replaced with the TV tuner function. Alternatively, it may be any of various components constituting functions such as a power supply function, a camera function, a printer function, and a scanner function.
By replacing the cover case attached to one of these cases, one of the functions such as display function, TV tuner function, speaker function, power supply function, camera function, printer function, scanner function, etc. Can be added, and a function desired by the user can be added. Therefore, a user-friendly function can be obtained.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary during use. FIG. 2 is a partially broken side view of the electronic dictionary of FIG. 1 when it is carried. FIG. 2 is a front view showing only a second case of FIG. 1. FIG. 2A is a bottom view of the cover member shown in FIG. 2, wherein FIG. 2A is a partially cutaway bottom view of the cover member as viewed from below, and FIG. It is sectional drawing to which the principal part of FIG. 2 was expanded. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state where the cover member of FIG. 4A is mounted on a second case. It is a front view at the time of carrying in a 2nd embodiment which applied this invention to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 8 is a side view of the electronic dictionary of FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view of the second case with the cover member of FIG. 7 removed. It is a side view of FIG. It is the front view which looked at the cover member of FIG. 7 from the inner surface side. It is the front view at the time of carrying which showed the modification of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 13 is a partially cutaway side view of the electronic dictionary of FIG. 12 when viewed from the side. FIG. 13 is a front view of the second case with the cover member of FIG. 12 removed. It is a front view at the time of carrying in 3rd Embodiment which applied this invention to the electronic dictionary. FIG. 16 is a partially cutaway side view of the electronic dictionary of FIG. 15 when viewed from the side. FIG. 14 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a second case in a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 18 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the locking portion as viewed in the direction of arrows BB in FIG. 17. FIG. 16 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a second case in a fifth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the cover member of FIG. 19. It is the side view which showed the state of when attaching a cover member to a 2nd case in the modification of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the cover member of FIG. 21. FIG. 16 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a second case in a sixth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 24 is a bottom view of the cover member of FIG. 23 as viewed from below. FIG. 24 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 23. FIG. 21 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a second case in a seventh embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 27 is a bottom view of the cover member of FIG. 26 as viewed from below. FIG. 28 is a side view showing a state where a cover member is mounted on a second case in the eighth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 29 is a bottom view of the cover member of FIG. 28 as viewed from below. FIG. 29 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a second case in a ninth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the cover member of FIG. 30. FIG. 31 is a front view 場合 when the cover member of FIG. 30 is attached to the second case and viewed from above. FIG. 21 is a side view showing a state in which a cover member is mounted on a # 2 case in a tenth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. FIG. 34 is a front view of the second case of FIG. 33 as viewed from below. FIG. 35 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the cover member of FIG. 34 is rotated and opened with respect to the second case. It is a front view at the time of use in the eleventh embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone. FIG. 37 is a partially broken side view of the mobile phone of FIG. 36 when being carried. FIG. 38 is a front view of the second case with the cover member of FIG. 37 removed. FIG. 38 is a bottom view of the cover member of FIG. 37 as viewed from below. FIG. 39 is a front view when used in a twelfth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary. 41 is a side view of the electronic dictionary of FIG. FIG. 41 is a front view showing only the second case of FIG. 40. FIG. 42 is a front view of the cover case of FIG. 41 as viewed from above. FIG. 44 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part as viewed in the direction of arrows CC in FIG. 43. FIG. 44 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line DD of FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a side view showing a state where the cover case is attached to the second case in FIG. 42. FIG. 33 is a front view of a thirteenth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic dictionary, in which a cover case is mounted on a second case and viewed from the cover case side. FIG. 50 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part as viewed from the direction of arrows EE in FIG. 47.

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1, 60, 101 First case 2, 61, 102 Second case 2a, 102a Second case plane 2b, 2c, 102b, 102c Second case side surface 3, 103 Hinge part 4, 50, 60 Cover member 4a Cover Flat portion 4b, 4c Side surface portion of cover member 11, 12, 22, 55, 56, 126 Locking protrusion 13, 14, 31, 57, 58 Engaging portion 20, 30, 36 Locking portion 23 Coil spring 32 Arm part 34, 35 Engagement convex part 40 Suction cup 41 Attraction surface 42 Magnet 43 Magnetic material 44, 45 Planar fastener 51 Decorative sheet 59 Mirror 104 Cover case 104a Plane part of cover case 104b, 104c Side part 111, 135 of cover case Additional circuit board 112 Auxiliary display unit 115 Connection / connection member 116 Circuit board of second case 117 Contact Locking portion 118 connecting engagement portion 127 engaging projection 136 speaker 201,205,207 decorative portion 202, 206 opening 203 mark 208 the window

Claims (20)

In an electronic device in which two cases are openably and closably connected by a hinge portion,
Of the two cases, comprises a decorative cover member attached to the outer surface of at least one case,
The cover member is detachably attached to the outer surface of the one case by removably engaging the engaging portion provided on the one case and the engaging portion provided on the cover member. Electronic equipment characterized by doing. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the locking portion is formed in a shape having decorativeness. The locking portion is provided on each of a side surface on a tip side located on a side opposite to the hinge portion in the one case and on both sides located on the hinge portion side, and the engaging portion is provided on the tip side of the one case. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is provided on a side surface on a distal end side of the cover member corresponding to both sides on the hinge portion side and on both sides located on the hinge portion side. A part of the locking part is provided on each side surface of both sides of the one case located on the hinge part side, and a part of the engagement part is provided on both sides of the cover member located on the hinge part side. Claims: It is provided on a side surface, and one of a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part has a spring property to be elastically displaced in a direction of engagement and disengagement of the both. Item 3 is electronic equipment. A part of the locking part is provided on both sides of the one case located on the hinge part side, and a part of the engaging part is provided on both sides of the cover member located on the hinge part side, 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part are suction members that suction each other. A part of the locking part is provided on both sides of the one case located on the hinge part side, and a part of the engaging part is provided on both sides of the cover member located on the hinge part side, The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a part of the locking part and a part of the engaging part are a pair of planar fasteners that are detachably engaged with each other. The decorative portion is provided on the outer surface of the one case, and the cover member is provided with an opening corresponding to the decorative portion of the one case. Electronic device according to any of the above. The decorative portion is provided on an outer surface of the one case, and a window portion corresponding to the decorative portion of the one case is provided on the cover member. Electronic device according to any of the above. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the decoration portion is provided with a decoration such as a symbol, a graphic, and a pattern. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover member is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. The locking portion is provided on each of both side surfaces located on the distal end side of the one case and both sides located on the hinge portion side, and the engaging portions are both side surfaces located on the distal end side of the cover member. And the both sides located on the hinge portion side, respectively, the locking portion on both sides on the tip side provided in the one case and the both sides on the tip side provided on the cover member. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is rotatably engaged with the engagement portion. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein a mirror is provided on an inner surface of the cover member facing an outer surface of the one case. A cover member mounted on an outer surface of at least one of the two cases of the electronic device, wherein the two cases are openably and closably connected by a hinge portion,
An engaging portion is provided for engaging and disengaging with the engaging portion provided on the one case, and the engaging portion is engaged with the engaging portion of the one case, whereby the one case is A cover member detachably attached to an outer surface. 14. The cover member according to claim 13, wherein a decorative opening corresponding to a part of the outer surface of the one case is provided. The cover member according to claim 13, wherein a decorative window corresponding to a part of the outer surface of the one case is provided. The cover member according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the part of the outer surface of the one case is formed in a decorative portion on which decorations such as symbols, figures, and patterns are provided. In an electronic device in which two cases overlapping each other are connected to be openable and closable by a hinge portion,
A substantially flat cover member that is mounted in a state of being overlapped with at least one of the two cases and covering the outer surface of the one of the two cases,
Electronic components for function addition housed in the cover member,
The one case and the cover member are detachably engaged with each other, and the electronic circuit in the one case and the electronic circuit in the cover member are electrically connected to each other to connect the cover member to the one case. An electronic device, comprising: a plurality of connection connection members detachably attached to a case. The connection connection member is a connection engagement portion provided in the one case so as to be able to protrude and retract from a side surface thereof in a state electrically connected to the electronic circuit in the one case, A connection engagement portion provided on a side surface of the cover member in a state of being electrically connected to the electronic circuit, wherein the connection engagement portion is detachably engaged and electrically connected. The electronic device according to claim 17, wherein: A locking portion is provided on a side surface on a distal end side of the one case opposite to the hinge portion, and the locking portion is detachably engaged with a side surface on a distal end side of the cover member. The electronic device according to claim 17, wherein a joining portion is provided. 18. The electronic component according to claim 17, wherein the electronic component is any one of various components configuring a function such as a display function, a TV tuner function, a speaker function, a power supply function, a camera function, a printer function, and a scanner function. Electronic equipment.

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