JP2006164857A - Electronic apparatus and its manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus and its manufacturing method wherein an excellent assembling property and excellent pull-out resistance strength can be compatible. <P>SOLUTION: A cabinet 7 is constituted of an upper cabinet 1 and a lower cabinet 2, and an opening 8 is formed by a notch 1a of the upper cabinet 1 and a notch 2a of the lower cabinet 2. In the cabinet 7, a connector 5 is housed, and a connection plug is connected to the connector 5 from the outside via the opening 8. Then, a hook 2c is made erected from the end edge constituting the lower end of the notch 2a in the lower cabinet 2 in an inward direction 22. Furthermore, a plane plate part 3a, an erected part 3b, and a hooking part 3c are formed at a connector cover 3 composed of an elastic material, and a through-hole 3d is formed in the hooking part 3c. Then, the hook part 2c is to be made inserted into the through-hole 3d when the connector cover 3 is pulled out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device in which a connector is provided in a housing, and a plug is externally connected to the connector via an opening formed in the housing, and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, the housing has two or more portions. The electronic device includes a connector cover that covers the opening to protect the connector when the plug is not connected and exposes the connector when the plug is connected, and a manufacturing method thereof.

  Conventionally, a connector is provided in many electronic devices. In such a connector, a plug is connected from the outside through an opening formed in the casing of the electronic device, and signal input / output and the like are performed between the connector and the outside. It has come to be. The housing is provided with a connector cover that exposes the connector terminal connection port when the plug is connected to the connector, and covers the opening to protect the connector terminal connection port when the plug is not connected. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  10 and 11 are exploded perspective views showing the periphery of the opening of the housing in the conventional electronic device. 10 and 11 are views seen from opposite directions. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a method of using this conventional electronic device, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a method of manufacturing this conventional electronic device. The electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 10 to 13 is, for example, a mobile phone. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the housing 17 of the electronic device is configured by connecting the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 12 to each other. The lower surface of the upper housing 1 and the upper surface of the lower housing 12 are open surfaces, and the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 12 are arranged so that the opening surfaces face each other.

  Further, a rectangular cut 1a is formed on the surface of the upper housing 1 that contacts the opening surface (lower surface), and a rectangular cut 12a is formed on the surface of the lower housing 12 that contacts the opening surface (upper surface). Has been. And the upper housing | casing 1 and the lower housing | casing 12 are mutually connected, the notch 1a and the notch 12a are mutually connected, and the one rectangular-shaped opening part 8 is formed. . Further, the substrate 4 is housed inside the housing 17 and is fixed to the upper housing 1 by screws or the like. A connector 5 is fixed to the lower side of the end portion of the substrate 4, that is, the surface on the lower housing 12 side. The connector 5 includes a terminal connection port 5a, and a connection plug 6 is connected to the terminal connection port 5a from the outside through the opening 8.

  Furthermore, a connector cover 13 is attached to the housing 17. In general, the connector cover 13 is made of an elastic material such as rubber or elastomer and has flexibility. The connector cover 13 includes a flat plate portion 13a and two hook portions 13b that stand from the flat plate portion 13a in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the flat plate portion 13a. The shape of the flat plate portion 13a viewed from the direction perpendicular to the surface thereof is a rectangle having the same shape and the same size as the opening 8 of the housing 17. The hook portion 13b includes a quadrangular columnar column portion 13c and a tip portion 13d formed at the tip of the column portion 13c. The tip portion 13d is thicker than the column portion 13c, and the hook portion 13b has a bowl-like shape as a whole.

  A plate-like protrusion 12b is provided inside the lower housing 12 so as to close the lower portion of the cut 12a. Two through holes 12c are formed in the protrusion 12b. The interval between the through holes 12c is equal to the interval between the two hook portions 13b, and the shape of the through hole 12c viewed from the direction perpendicular to the surface of the projection portion 12b is the same as or slightly larger than the column portion 13c of the hook portion 13b. The rectangle is smaller than the tip portion 13d. And the pillar part 13c of the hook part 13b has penetrated the through-hole 12c, and is engaged with the projection part 12b by the front-end | tip part 13d.

  Further, a protrusion 1 b is provided on the inner side of the upper housing 1, the protrusion 1 b presses the substrate 4, and the protrusion 12 b of the lower housing 12 presses the connector 5. As a result, the combined body of the substrate 4 and the connector 5 is clamped by the projecting portion 1b and the projecting portion 12b, and strength against “squeezing” when the connection plug 6 is inserted into the terminal connection port 5a of the connector 5 is secured. It has become.

  Next, a method of using this conventional electronic device will be described. When the connection plug 6 is not connected to the connector 5, the flat plate portion 13 a of the connector cover 13 is fitted into the opening 8, and the hook portion 13 b is housed in the housing 17 to close the opening 8. The terminal connection port 5a is protected. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when connecting the connection plug 6 to the terminal connection port 5a of the connector 5, the connector cover 13 is pulled out until the tip end portion 13d is hooked on the projection 12b, and the column portion 13c of the hook portion 13b is pulled. Bend a part (hinge part). As described above, since the connector cover 13 is formed of an elastic material, a part of the column portion 13c can be bent by applying a force from the outside. As a result, the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5 is exposed at the opening 8 of the housing 17. In this state, the connection plug 6 is inserted and connected to the terminal connection port 5a. As a result, signal input / output and the like are performed on the electronic device via the connection plug 6.

  Next, a method for assembling this conventional electronic device will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the board 4 and the connector 5 are housed in the upper casing 1, and the board 4 is fixed to the upper casing 1 by screws, and then the upper casing 1 and the lower casing 12 are Are connected to each other by a method such as screwing to produce the casing 17. At this time, the notch 1a of the upper housing 1 and the notch 12a of the lower housing 12 are combined to form the opening 8. Next, the hook portion 13 b of the connector cover 13 is press-fitted into the through hole 12 c of the protrusion 12 b of the lower housing 12. Thus, the hook portion 13b is inserted into the through hole 12c, and the tip portion 13d of the hook portion 13b is engaged with the protruding portion 12b in a state where the column portion 13c is inserted through the through hole 12c. As a result, the connector cover 13 is attached to the housing 17.

JP 2001-118627 A

  However, the conventional techniques described above have the following problems. That is, in the above-described conventional electronic device, after the upper state 1 and the lower housing 12 are connected to each other and the housing 17 is assembled, the hook portion 13b of the connector cover 13 is inserted into the through hole 12c of the protrusion 12b. The connector cover 13 is attached to the housing 17 by being pushed into the casing 17. For this reason, the hook portion 13b of the connector cover 13 can be press-fitted into the through hole 12c at the time of assembly, and does not easily come out of the through hole 12c after assembly, and exhibits sufficient pull-out strength. Must-have.

  As described above, the connector cover 13 is formed of an elastic material. If this elastic material is hardened, the pull-out strength of the connector cover 13 is sufficiently ensured, but it becomes difficult to press-fit the hook portion 13b into the through hole 12c, and therefore it is difficult to assemble the electronic device. . On the other hand, if the elastic material forming the connector cover 13 is softened, it becomes easy to press-fit into the through-hole 12c, but the pull-out strength of the connector cover 13 is reduced, and the user can apply force to remove the connector cover 13. When pulled, the connector cover 13 may come off. Thus, assembling properties and pull-out strength of electronic devices are contradictory properties so far, and it has been difficult to achieve both in a good state.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can achieve both good assembling properties and good pull-out strength, and a method for manufacturing the same.

  An electronic device according to the present invention includes a housing in which an opening is formed, a connector provided in the housing and connected to a plug from the outside via the opening, and the connector attached to the housing and connected to the connector. A connector cover that covers the opening when the plug is not connected and exposes the opening when the plug is connected to the connector, and the housing is connected to each other at the boundary portion. A hook having a first part and a second part in which an opening is formed, wherein the first part stands from the inner surface of the opening in a first direction from the outside to the inside of the housing. The connector cover includes a flat plate portion that covers the opening when the plug is not connected to the connector, and folds from the flat plate portion and extends through the opening to the inside of the housing. Song can And a hook portion connected to the tip of the upright portion and formed with a through hole penetrating in the first direction, and the connector cover is in a state where the upright portion is inserted through the opening portion. When the connector cover is positioned at the end of the moving area opposite to the first direction in the moving area, the hook portion is formed in the through hole. It is designed to be inserted.

  In the present invention, when the plug is not connected to the connector, the flat plate portion of the connector covers the opening to protect the connector, and when the plug is connected to the connector, the connector cover is moved to the first position in the moving range. The opening is exposed by being positioned at the end of the direction opposite to the direction and bending the standing part. At this time, the hook portion is inserted into the through-hole, and the hooking portion contacts the first portion to restrict further movement of the connector cover in the opposite direction. For this reason, the pull-out strength of the connector cover is high. Further, when manufacturing the electronic device, before connecting the first portion to the second portion, the hook portion of the first portion is inserted into the through hole of the connector cover, so that the connector cover is moved to the first portion. Since it can be temporarily fixed to, it is easy to assemble.

  The connector cover is preferably formed of an elastic material. Thereby, the standing portion can be bent without providing a special mechanism.

  Further, the hook portion may be provided on an edge extending in a direction orthogonal to a direction from the first portion toward the second portion among the edges constituting the opening.

  Or the said hook part may be provided in the edge extended in the direction which goes to the said 2nd part from the said 1st part among the edges which comprise the said opening part. Thereby, the length in the direction from the first part to the second part in the housing can be shortened, and the housing can be thinned.

  A method of manufacturing an electronic device according to the present invention includes a housing in which an opening is formed, a connector provided in the housing and connected to a plug from the outside through the opening, and the connector attached to the housing. A connector cover that covers the opening when the plug is not connected to the connector and exposes the opening when the plug is connected to the connector; the housing is connected to each other and the opening at the boundary portion In the manufacturing method of the electronic device including the first part and the second part in which the part is formed, the first part includes the first part that extends from the inner surface toward the inner side from the outer side of the opening. The connector cover is provided with a hook portion that stands up in the direction of the flat plate portion that covers the opening when the plug is not connected to the connector. A standing part that is inserted through the mouth part and extends to the inside of the housing and can be bent, and a hook part that is connected to the tip of the standing part and has a through-hole penetrating in the first direction. The hook portion is inserted into the through hole, the connector cover is engaged with the first portion, the flat plate portion is positioned outside the first portion, and the hook portion is the first portion. A step of positioning inside the first part, a step of fixing the connector inside the second part, and placing the second part with its opening surface facing upward, the first part And connecting the second portion with the second opening portion facing downward.

  In the present invention, the movement of the connector cover in a direction other than the direction in which the hook portion stands is restricted by inserting the hook portion into the through hole and engaging the connector cover with the first portion. For this reason, the connector cover does not fall from the first portion in the step of connecting the opening surface of the first portion downward to the second portion. Accordingly, the connector cover can be temporarily fixed to the first portion before the first portion is connected to the second portion, so that it is not necessary to press-fit the connector cover into the housing after the housing is assembled. Good properties.

  In the electronic device of the present invention, when the connector cover is pulled out from the housing, the hook portion is inserted into the through hole, and the hook portion contacts the first portion, so that the connector cover moves further in the pulling direction. Due to regulation, the connector cover has high pull-out strength. Further, when manufacturing the electronic device, before connecting the first portion to the second portion, the hook portion of the first portion is inserted into the through hole of the connector cover, so that the connector cover is moved to the first portion. Since it can be temporarily fixed to, it is easy to assemble.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. 1 and 2 are exploded perspective views showing the periphery of the opening of the housing in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. 1 and 2 are views seen from opposite directions. 3 and 4 are cross-sectional views showing how to use the electronic device. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the connector terminal connection port is covered by the connector cover. FIG. 4 shows the connector terminal connection port exposed. Indicates the state of the Note that, among the components in the present embodiment, the same components as those in the above-described conventional electronic device are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The electronic device according to the present embodiment is a mobile phone, for example. Hereinafter, the configuration of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, but the connection plug is not connected to the terminal connection port and the terminal connection port is covered with the connector cover. This will be explained as a standard. The casing 7 of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is configured by connecting an upper casing 1 and a lower casing 2 to each other. Hereinafter, the direction from the lower housing 2 toward the upper housing 1 is referred to as an upward direction 21 and the opposite direction is referred to as a downward direction. The lower surface of the upper housing 1 and the upper surface of the lower housing 2 are open surfaces, and the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 are arranged so that the opening surfaces face each other. The upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 are molded products made of various plastics, metals, or alloys, for example.

  Further, a rectangular cut 1a is formed on the surface of the upper housing 1 that contacts the opening surface (lower surface), and a rectangular cut 2a is formed on the surface of the lower housing 2 that contacts the opening surface (upper surface). Has been. And the upper housing | casing 1 and the lower housing | casing 2 are mutually connected, the notch 1a and the notch 2a are mutually connected, and the one rectangular shaped opening part 8 is formed. . Hereinafter, in the opening 8, the direction from the outside of the housing 7 to the inside of the housing 7 is referred to as an inward direction 22, and the opposite direction is referred to as an outward direction. The inward direction 22 is orthogonal to the upward direction 21. Two directions orthogonal to both the upward direction 21 and the inward direction 22 are referred to as side directions.

  Further, a substrate 4 is housed inside the housing 7 and is fixed to the upper housing 1 by screws or the like. A connector 5 is fixed to the lower surface of the end portion on the outer side of the substrate 4, that is, the surface on the lower housing 2 side. A terminal connection port 5 a is provided on the outer surface of the connector 5. The terminal connection port 5 a is for the connection plug 6 to be inserted from the outside along the inward direction 22 through the opening 8. In addition, although parts other than the connector 5 are also accommodated in the housing | casing 7, illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.

  Furthermore, two plate-like protrusions 2b are provided inside the lower housing 2 so as to close both side portions of the lower portion of the cut 2a. In addition, a hook portion 2 c stands from the end edge toward the inward direction 22 at the center portion of the end edge constituting the lower end portion of the notch 2 a in the lower housing 2. The hook portion 2c has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protrusion 2b and the hook 2c are formed integrally with the main body of the lower housing 2, for example.

  Furthermore, the connector cover 3 is attached to the housing 7. The connector cover 3 is made of an elastic material such as rubber or elastomer and has flexibility. The connector cover 3 is provided with a flat plate portion 3a. The flat plate portion 3 a is arranged so that the surface thereof is perpendicular to the inward direction 22. The shape of the flat plate portion 3 a viewed from the inward direction 22 is a rectangle having the same shape and size as the opening 8 of the housing 7. In addition, the connector cover 3 is provided with a single standing portion 3b that rises in the inward direction 22 from the central portion of the long side (lower side) on the lower housing 2 side on the surface of the flat plate portion 3a. The standing portion 3 b passes through the opening 8 and passes between the protrusions 2 b of the lower housing 2. Moreover, since the standing part 3b is formed with the elastic material, it can be bent in the direction crossing the inward direction 22.

  Further, the connector cover 3 is provided with a hook portion 3c that is connected to the tip of the upright portion 3b and extends downward. One through hole 3d is formed in the hook portion 3c. When viewed from the outside, the shape of the through hole 3d is rectangular, and the size thereof is the same as or slightly larger than the shape of the hook portion 2c. The through direction of the through hole 3 d is parallel to the inner direction 22.

  Furthermore, when viewed from the inward direction 22, the upright portion 3 b is located in the flat plate portion 3 a, and the hook portion 3 c extends downward from the flat plate portion 3 a. The flat plate portion 3a, the upright portion 3b, and the hooking portion 3c are integrally formed of, for example, the above-described elastic material, but may be connected to each other independently of each other. In addition, the connector cover 3 is movable along the inner direction 22 and the outer direction in a state in which the upright portion 3 b is inserted through the opening 8.

  Furthermore, a protrusion 1b that protrudes downward is provided on the inner side of the upper surface of the upper housing 1. The protrusion 1b presses the substrate 4, and the protrusion 2b of the lower housing 2 is connected to the connector 5. Is to be pressed. As a result, the combined body of the substrate 4 and the connector 5 is clamped by the protrusion 1b and the protrusion 2b, and the strength against “squeezing” when the connection plug 6 is inserted into the terminal connection port 5a of the connector 5 is secured. It has become.

  Next, the operation of the electronic apparatus according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, when the connection plug is not inserted into the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5, the flat plate portion 3 a of the connector cover 3 is fitted into the opening 8. Thereby, the opening part 8 is covered with the flat plate part 3a, and the terminal connection port 5a of the connector 5 is protected. At this time, the standing portion 3 b and the hook portion 3 c are accommodated in the housing 7, and the hook portion 2 c is detached from the through hole 3 d of the connector cover 3.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the connection plug 6 is connected to the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5, the connector cover 3 is pulled out from the housing 7. At this time, when the hook portion 2c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 3d of the hook portion 3c and is hooked, and the connector cover 3 is further pulled out, the hook portion 3c comes into contact with the lower housing 2 so that the connector cover 3 Is locked by the lower housing 2. As a result, the connector cover 3 reaches the outer end in the moving range. At this time, the connector cover 3 can move in the inward direction 22 with respect to the lower housing 2, but movement in the outward direction is restricted, and movement in the upward direction 21, the downward direction, and the lateral direction. Are also regulated.

  In this state, the connector cover 3 is bent downward. As described above, since the connector cover 3 is made of an elastic material, a part (hinge portion) of the upright portion 3b can be bent by applying a force from the outside. As a result, the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5 is exposed at the opening 8 of the housing 7. In this state, the connection plug 6 is inserted into the terminal connection port 5 a along the inward direction 22, and the connection plug 6 is connected to the connector 5. As a result, signal input / output and the like can be performed between the external device (not shown) and the electronic device via the connection plug 6.

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when the connector cover 3 is pulled out from the housing 7, the hook portion 2 c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 3 d of the connector cover 3, and the hook portion 3 c contacts the lower housing 2. As a result, the connector cover 3 is locked by the lower housing 2, and further outward movement of the connector cover 3 is restricted. For this reason, the pull-out strength of the connector cover 3 is sufficiently ensured. Therefore, even if the user forcibly pulls the connector cover 3, the hook portion 3c is firmly hooked to the hook portion 2c, so that it cannot be easily removed.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment is an embodiment of a method for manufacturing an electronic device according to the first embodiment described above. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a method for manufacturing the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the assembly operation is performed with reference to the upper housing 1, so that the upper housing 1 is first mounted on a work table (not shown) with its opening surface facing upward. Put.

  And the board | substrate 4, the connector 5, and other components (not shown) are accommodated in the upper housing | casing 1, and it fixes with respect to the upper housing | casing 1 by means, such as screwing. At this time, the substrate 4 and the connector 5 are arranged so that the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5 faces the notch 1 a of the upper housing 1. Next, the hook portion 2c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 3d of the connector cover 3, and the connector cover 3 is hooked on the hook portion 2c. At this time, the hook portion 3 c of the connector cover 3 is positioned in the lower housing 2, the upright portion 3 b crosses the notch 2 a, and the flat plate portion 3 a is positioned outside the lower housing 2. Thereby, the connector cover 3 is temporarily fixed to the lower housing 2.

  In this state, the lower housing 2 is combined with the upper housing 1 with the opening surface facing downward. At this time, since the connector cover 3 is hooked on the hook portion 2c and movement in a direction other than the direction in which the hook portion 2c stands is restricted, even if the opening surface of the lower housing 2 is directed downward, The connector cover 3 does not fall. Further, the upper housing 1 is placed with its opening surface facing upward. And the lower housing | casing 2 is connected with the upper housing | casing 1 by screwing etc., and the housing | casing 7 is produced. Thereby, the electronic device according to the first embodiment described above is manufactured.

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, by inserting the hook portion 2 c of the lower housing 2 into the through hole 3 d of the connector cover 3, the lower housing 2 is attached to the lower housing 2 with the connector cover 3 temporarily fixed. Connected to body 1. For this reason, it is not necessary to press-fit the connector cover 3 after the assembly of the housing 7, and the assembly of the housing 7 is easy. Further, when the connector cover 3 is to be pulled out of the housing 7 after the assembly of the housing 7, the hook portion 2 c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 3 d of the connector cover 3, and the hook portion 3 c is inserted into the lower housing 2. As a result of the contact, the connector cover 3 is locked by the lower housing 2 and the further outward movement of the connector cover 3 is restricted. For this reason, the pull-out strength of the connector cover 3 is sufficiently ensured. Thus, according to this embodiment, both the assemblability of the housing and the pull-out strength of the connector cover can be improved.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. 6 and 7 are exploded perspective views showing the periphery of the opening of the housing in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. 6 and 7 are views seen from opposite directions. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view seen from above showing how to use the electronic apparatus, and shows a state where the terminal connection port of the connector is exposed. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the connector cover and the position where the hook portion is provided in the lower housing. Other configurations in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, two plate-like protrusions are provided in the lower housing 2 so as to close both sides of the lower portion of the notch 2 a, as in the first embodiment. 2b is provided. Further, one hook portion 2 c stands from the end edge toward the inward direction 22 at an end edge constituting one side end portion of the notch 2 a in the lower housing 2. That is, in the first embodiment described above, the hook portion 2c is erected from the lower side portion of the opening 8, but in the present embodiment, it is erected from the side portion of the opening 8. The hook portion 2c has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  A connector cover 9 is attached to the housing 7. The connector cover 9 is provided with a flat plate portion 9a. The flat plate portion 9 a is disposed so that the surface thereof is perpendicular to the inward direction 22. The shape of the flat plate portion 9 a viewed from the inner direction 22 is a rectangular shape having the same shape and size as the opening 8 of the housing 7. In addition, the connector cover 9 is provided with one upright portion 9b that erects in the inward direction 22 from the entire one short side (side side) extending along the upward direction 21 on the surface of the flat plate portion 9a. .

  Further, the connector cover 9 is provided with a hook portion 9c that is connected to the tip of the upright portion 9b and extends in one of the side directions. One through hole 9d is formed in the hook portion 9c. When viewed from the outside, the shape of the through hole 9d is rectangular, and the size thereof is the same as or slightly larger than the shape of the hook portion 2c. Further, the through direction of the through hole 9 d is parallel to the inner direction 22. Furthermore, when viewed from the inward direction 22, the upright portion 9 b is located in the flat plate portion 9 a, and the hook portion 9 c extends from the flat plate portion 9 a in the lateral direction. Further, as in the first embodiment, the connector cover 9 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber or elastomer.

  The operation of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. That is, when the connection plug 6 is not inserted into the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5, the flat plate portion 9 a of the connector cover 9 is fitted into the opening 8 to cover the opening 8. At this time, the standing portion 9 b and the hook portion 9 c are accommodated in the housing 7, and the hook portion 2 c is detached from the through hole 9 d of the connector cover 9.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when the connection plug 6 is connected to the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5, the connector cover 9 is pulled out from the housing 7. At this time, when the hook portion 2c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 9d of the hook portion 9c and the connector cover 9 is further pulled out, the hook portion 9c comes into contact with the lower housing 2 and is locked. At this time, the connector cover 9 can move in the inward direction 22 with respect to the lower housing 2, but the outward movement is restricted, and the upward and downward movements are also restricted. Yes.

  In this state, the upright portion 9b of the connector cover 9 is bent sideways. As a result, the terminal connection port 5 a of the connector 5 is exposed at the opening 8 of the housing 7. Then, the connection plug 6 is inserted into the terminal connection port 5 a along the inward direction 22, and the connection plug 6 is connected to the connector 5. As a result, signal input / output and the like can be performed between the external device (not shown) and the electronic device via the connection plug 6.

  In the present embodiment, since the hook portion 2c of the lower housing 2 is disposed on the side of the connector 5, it is possible to make the housing 7 of the electronic device thinner than in the first embodiment. it can. This effect is particularly important when the electronic device is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone. The effects of the present embodiment other than those described above are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment is an embodiment of a method for manufacturing an electronic device according to the third embodiment described above. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a method for manufacturing an electronic apparatus according to this embodiment. The manufacturing method of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the upper housing 1 is placed on a work table (not shown) with the opening surface thereof facing upward, and the substrate 4, the connector 5, and the like are stored in the upper housing 1. And fix. Next, the hook portion 2c of the lower housing 2 is inserted into the through hole 9d of the connector cover 9, and the connector cover 9 is hooked on the hook portion 2c and temporarily fixed.

  Then, the lower housing 2 is combined with the upper housing 1 with its opening surface facing downward. At this time, since the connector cover 9 is engaged with the hook portion 2c and movement in a direction other than the direction in which the hook portion 2c stands is restricted, the opening surface of the lower housing 2 is directed downward. The connector cover 9 does not fall. And the lower housing | casing 2 is connected with the upper housing | casing 1 by screwing etc., and the housing | casing 7 is produced. As a result, the electronic apparatus according to the third embodiment is manufactured. Configurations and effects other than those described above in the present embodiment are the same as those in the second embodiment described above.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which only one set of the through hole of the connector cover and the hook part inserted into the through hole is provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the through hole and the hook part are provided. Two or more sets may be provided. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the example in which the hook portion 2c is erected from the edge portion of the notch 2a in the lower housing 2 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the lower housing 2 An L-shaped hook portion may be provided on the lower surface of the base plate. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the connector cover is formed of an elastic material has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, when the connector cover is formed of a non-elastic material, it is necessary to provide, for example, a mechanical mechanism in order to bend the standing portion.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be suitably used for an electronic device, particularly a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, in which a connector is provided in the housing, and a plug is connected to the connector from the outside through an opening formed in the housing. it can.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the opening part periphery of the housing | casing in the electronic device which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the opening of the housing in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment, as viewed from the opposite direction to FIG. 1. It is sectional drawing which shows the usage method of this electronic device, and shows the state which has covered the terminal connection port of the connector with the connector cover. It is sectional drawing which shows the usage method of this electronic device, and shows the state which exposed the terminal connection port of the connector. It is a perspective view which shows the manufacturing method of the electronic device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the opening part periphery of the housing | casing in the electronic device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the opening of the housing in the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment, as viewed from the opposite direction to FIG. 6. It is sectional drawing seen from the upper direction which shows the usage method of this electronic device, and shows the state which exposed the terminal connection port of the connector. It is a perspective view which shows the manufacturing method of the electronic device which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the opening part periphery of the housing | casing in the conventional electronic device. It is the exploded perspective view which shows the opening part periphery of the housing | casing in the conventional electronic device, and is the figure seen from the direction opposite to FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the usage method of this conventional electronic device. It is a perspective view which shows the manufacturing method of this conventional electronic device.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1; Upper housing | casing 1a; Notch 1b; Projection part 2; Lower housing | casing 2a; Notch 2b; Projection part 2c; Hook part 3; Connector cover 3a; 4; Substrate 5; Connector 5a; Terminal connection port 6; Connection plug 7; Housing 8; Opening 9; Connector cover 9a; Flat plate portion 9b; Standing portion 9c; Notch 12b; projection 12c; through hole 13; connector cover 13a; flat plate part 13b; hook part 13c; pillar part 13d; tip part 17: housing 21;

Claims (5)

A housing in which an opening is formed; a connector provided in the housing to which a plug is connected from the outside through the opening; and the opening that is attached to the housing and the plug is not connected to the connector And a connector cover that exposes the opening when the plug is connected to the connector, and the housing is connected to each other and the opening is formed at a boundary portion thereof. And the first portion has a hook portion that erects the opening from the inner surface thereof in a first direction from the outside to the inside of the housing, and the connector cover. A flat plate portion that covers the opening when the plug is not connected to the connector, a standing portion that stands up from the flat plate portion, extends through the opening to the inside of the housing, and is bent. Standing tip And a hook portion formed with a through-hole penetrating in the first direction. The connector cover moves along the first direction with the upright portion inserted through the opening. The hook portion is inserted into the through hole when the connector cover is positioned at the end of the moving area opposite to the first direction. Electronic equipment characterized by The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the connector cover is made of an elastic material. The said hook part is provided in the edge extended in the direction orthogonal to the direction which goes to the said 2nd part from the said 1st part among the edges which comprise the said opening part. 2. The electronic device according to 2. The said hook part is provided in the edge extended in the direction which goes to the said 2nd part from the said 1st part among the edges which comprise the said opening part, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Electronics. A housing in which an opening is formed, a connector provided in the housing to which a plug is externally connected via the opening, and the opening when the plug is attached to the housing and is not connected to the connector And a connector cover that exposes the opening when the plug is connected to the connector, and the housing is connected to each other, and a first portion and a first portion in which the opening is formed at a boundary portion thereof. In the method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus having two portions, the first portion includes a hook portion that erects the opening from the inner surface thereof in a first direction from the outer side to the inner side of the housing. A flat plate portion that covers the opening when the plug is not connected to the connector, and rises from the flat plate portion to pass through the opening to the inside of the housing. A bendable upright portion, and a hook portion connected to a tip of the upright portion and having a through-hole formed in the first direction, the hook portion being inserted into the through-hole. Engaging the connector cover with the first portion, positioning the flat plate portion outside the first portion, and positioning the hooking portion inside the first portion; Fixing the connector inside the second portion; placing the second portion with the opening surface facing upward; and opening the second portion with the opening surface facing downward And a step of connecting to the part.

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