JP2007235825A - Portable electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide portable electronic equipment that prevents a flaw from occurring, cannot be detached easily in use, can be exchanged easily for changing clothes in exchange, has satisfactory appearance, and is marketable. <P>SOLUTION: A cover 20 has a plane section 21 and a frame section 23. The plane section 21 covers the back of a telephone body 10 (electronic equipment body). The frame section 23 is provided at the plane section 21, has a display section 5 and a cover-side window section 22 for exposing an operation section 11 at the center, and covers a front-side periphery 15 (electronic equipment body periphery). The telephone body 10 is tightened by a fastening member 13 so that a planar fixing member 30 having a fixing member side window section 31 for exposing the display section 5 and an operation section 11, and a frame section 23 are sandwiched while the telephone body 10 is inserted into the plane section 21 of the cover 20 and the frame section 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable electronic device equipped with a cover.

  Mobile phones are becoming increasingly popular throughout the country, and the number of people who make e-mails and calls is increasing. And since it is carried, it is often carried away, and the appearance of the mobile phone is damaged.

  Therefore, in order to make it hard to damage even if it is dropped, there is known a device provided with a cover. Even if such a cover is provided, it is devised so that the cover can be immediately attached and removed, or can be used with the cover attached.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cover device that can be attached to a belt or the like with a cover that accommodates a mobile phone, can be quickly attached and detached, and can make a call while the mobile phone is accommodated.

  Patent Document 2 describes that a loop for attaching a belt is configured by folding the cover up and down so that the folded portion is in close contact with the cover so as not to get in the way when in use.

Further, in Patent Document 3, in a small electronic device having a housing that houses a device main body, a main body portion that has a sheet portion that fixes the housing, and a cover that adheres to the main body portion, The seat portion has a flange portion that protrudes to the side of the housing, and the cover has a bag-like peripheral portion that engages with the flange portion and adheres to the seat portion at an outer edge portion. A small electronic device is disclosed.
JP-A-11-285408 JP-A-11-299522 JP 2005-136261 A

  In recent years, accessories that change the appearance of mobile phones have been used. That is, there is a need to attach different accessories depending on the mood, change accessories according to the season, change accessories at work or private, and change accessories depending on the person you meet.

  However, in a conventional portable electronic device such as a cellular phone, it is possible to prevent the cellular phone from being scratched or to prevent discomfort when touched by the user's body, but easily change the appearance according to the TPO. I couldn't. That is, the above-mentioned Patent Document 3 discloses a detachable cover, but actually, the cover moves with respect to the flange portion when opening and closing unless the flange portion and the bag-like peripheral portion are bonded. As a result, the cover is easily removed. In order to prevent this, the flange portion and the cover have to be bonded, and as a result, there is a problem that the cover cannot be configured to be detachable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is not only to prevent the occurrence of scratches but also to be difficult to come off during use, and to be easily replaced and dressed during replacement. Therefore, the object is to provide a portable electronic device with high merchantability.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable electronic device in which at least the back side of the electronic device body is covered with a cover,
The cover includes a flat portion that covers the back surface of the electronic device main body, and a frame portion that is provided on the flat portion and has a cover-side window portion that exposes the display unit and the operation unit at the center and covers the periphery of the electronic device main body. Prepared,
The electronic device main body is fastened so as to sandwich the frame portion with a plate-like fixing member having a fixing member side window portion that exposes the display portion and the operation portion while being inserted into the flat portion and the frame portion of the cover. It is fastened by a member.

  With the above configuration, the electronic device body is fastened by the fastening member in a state of being sandwiched between the flat portion and the frame portion of the cover by the fixing member. For this reason, since the cover is firmly attached to the electronic device main body, it is not unintentionally peeled off. There is no discomfort when the end hits the user's ear. In addition, since the display unit and the operation unit are exposed from the window unit, even if a cover is provided, the portable electronic device is used without reducing operability and visibility. Further, by removing the fastening member, the fixing member can be easily removed and the cover can be replaced.

In the second invention, an engagement groove for positioning the fixing member is formed on the periphery of the electronic device main body.
An engagement rib that engages with the engagement groove is formed on the back surface of the fixing member.

  According to the above configuration, since the engaging rib of the fixing member is engaged with the engaging groove of the electronic device main body, the cover is attached in a state where the cover is accurately positioned on the electronic device main body. Therefore, even if a cover is provided, the cover is not displaced, so that the portable electronic device can be used without further reducing operability and visibility.

  In the third invention, the engaging groove is continuously formed so as to surround the display unit and the operation unit.

  According to the above configuration, since the engaging rib engages with the engaging groove surrounding the display unit and the operation unit, the fixing member is reliably positioned and does not shift.

  In a fourth aspect of the invention, the fixing member has a receiving part through hole corresponding to the receiving part provided in the electronic device main body, and the transmitting part through hole corresponding to the transmitting part. Is formed.

  According to the above configuration, since the fixing member is fastened to the electronic device main body, the fixing member is accurately positioned, and the receiving part and the transmitting part are not covered by the fixing member, so that the sound is hard to hear and difficult to hear. There is no.

  In the fifth invention, an opening for inserting the electronic device main body is formed below the frame portion.

  According to said structure, a cover is attached easily by inserting an electronic device main body from opening of a cover.

  In the sixth invention, the cover is made of genuine leather.

  With the above configuration, the natural leather can enjoy the natural touch and smell of genuine leather.

  In the seventh invention, the cover is made of synthetic leather.

  With the above configuration, the synthetic leather can be decorated with various decorations depending on the material and processing method, and is easy to care for.

  In the eighth invention, the cover is made of cloth.

  With the above configuration, if it becomes dirty, it can be removed and washed.

  In the ninth invention, the fixing member is a resin molded product.

  With the configuration described above, fashionability is improved because processing is easy and a color tone and texture according to the material of the cover can be selected. Moreover, since the rigidity is high and the through hole for the receiving part and the transmitting part is provided in the fixed member, the through hole does not shift, so that the receiving part and the transmitting part are not blocked.

  In the tenth invention, the fixing member is made of a metal material.

  With the above configuration, the metal material has a unique texture, is highly rigid, and even if the fixing member is provided with a through-hole for the receiver and the transmitter, the through-hole will not shift, so the receiver and transmitter Will not be blocked.

  In the eleventh invention, the mobile electronic device is a mobile phone.

  With the above configuration, a high-quality and fashionable mobile phone can be obtained.

  As described above, the electronic device main body is fastened by the fastening member with the fixing member sandwiched between the flat portion and the frame portion of the cover. For this reason, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device with a good appearance and high merchantability that not only prevents the occurrence of scratches, but also does not easily come off during use, and can be easily replaced and changed during replacement.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone 1 as a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the right. FIG. 2 is a front view of the mobile phone 1. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion V in FIG. FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the telephone body 10, the fixing member 30, the cover 20, and the fastening member 13.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment has a substantially rectangular telephone body 10, and the device of the mobile phone 1 is built in the telephone body 10.

  On the front side of the telephone body 10, a display unit 5, a receiver unit 8, an operation unit 11 having a function button 6 and an information input button 7, a transmitter unit 9, and the like are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the back surface of the telephone body 10 is covered with a cover 20. The cover 20 is made of genuine leather, but may be made of synthetic leather or cloth, or a composite material thereof. The cover 20 includes a flat surface portion 21 that covers the back surface of the telephone body 10 and a frame portion 23 that covers the side surface of the telephone body 10. The frame portion 23 is provided on the flat surface portion 21 and has a cover side window portion 22 that exposes the display portion 5 and the operation portion 11 at the center. The frame portion 23 has an opening 40 on the lower side.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the front side periphery (electronic device body periphery) 15 of the telephone body 10 is formed slightly lower than the display unit 5 and the operation unit 11, and is used for positioning the fixing member 30. A combined groove 15a is formed. For example, the engaging groove 15 a is continuously formed so as to surround the entire circumference of the display unit 5 and the operation unit 11. A screw hole 15 b for fastening the fastening member 13 is formed in the square of the front side peripheral edge 15. In the present embodiment, the engaging groove 15a is continuous, but may be formed by a plurality of non-continuous holes.

  The fixing member 30 is fitted into the front side peripheral edge 15 of the telephone body 10. The fixing member 30 is made of a resin molded product of a thin plate having a substantially O-shape in plan view having a fixing member side window portion 31 surrounding the display portion 5, and an upper side portion corresponding to the receiving portion 8 provided in the telephone body 10. A receiving part through hole 32 is formed at the center, and a transmitting part through hole 34 is formed at the center of the lower side so as to correspond to the transmitting part 9. A screw insertion hole 33 is formed in the square. A continuous engagement rib 35 that engages with the engagement groove 15 a is formed on the back surface of the fixing member 30. The engaging ribs 35 may be discontinuous, but at least one for each side of the fixing member 30 may be provided.

-Cover molding method-
A method for forming the cover 20 will be described.

  First, the leather is cut to have a larger width and length than the telephone body 10 to form a portion corresponding to the flat portion 21.

  Next, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 5, the periphery of the flat surface portion 21 is folded to form a groove portion 21a.

  On the other hand, a frame-shaped frame portion 23 is formed so as to cover the periphery of the telephone body 10. An opening 40 is provided below the frame portion 23.

  A flange portion 23a to be inserted into the groove portion 21a is formed on the periphery of the frame portion 23, respectively.

  Next, the flange portion 23a is sewn with a sewing machine in a state where the flange portion 23a is inserted into the groove portion 21a.

-Assembly procedure-
Next, the procedure for assembling the cover 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In order to assemble the telephone body 10, the fixing member 30, the cover 20, and the fastening member 13, first, the telephone body 10 is inserted from the opening 40 of the frame portion 23 (indicated by an arrow P). By inserting the telephone body 10 through the opening 40, the cover 20 can be attached without difficulty.

  At this time, the display unit 5 and the operation unit 11 are exposed from the cover-side window unit 22. Thereby, even if the cover 20 is provided, the mobile phone 1 can be used without deteriorating operability and visibility.

  Next, the fixing member 30 is fitted into the front side peripheral edge 15 (indicated by an arrow Q), the engaging rib 35 is inserted into the engaging groove 15a of the front side peripheral edge 15, positioning is performed, and the fastening member 13 is inserted into the screw insertion hole 33. And is fastened to the screw hole 15b. As a result, the cover 20 is attached to the telephone body 10 in an accurately positioned state, so that even if the cover 20 is provided, the cover 20 is not displaced. Since the fixing member 30 is a resin molded product, it is easy to process and can select a color tone and texture according to the material of the cover 20, thereby improving fashionability. Moreover, since the through holes 32 and 34 do not shift even if the receiving member and the transmitting portion through holes 32 and 34 are provided in the fixing member 30, the receiving portion 8 and the transmitting portion 9 are blocked. There is nothing.

  At this stage, the assembly of the cover 20 is completed.

  On the other hand, in order to replace the cover 20, the fastening member 13 is removed, the cover 20 is removed, the reverse operation is performed, and another cover 20 is assembled again in the same manner as described above.

-Effect of the embodiment-
Therefore, according to the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment, since the cover 20 is firmly attached to the phone body 10, it is not unintentionally peeled off, and the frame portion 23 is pressed by the plate-like fixing member 30. In addition, since it is fastened to the telephone body 10, the end of the cover 20 does not hit the user's ear or the like to cause discomfort. Therefore, not only can the cellular phone 1 be prevented from being scratched, but it is difficult to come off during use, and it can be easily replaced and changed during replacement.

(Other embodiments)
The present invention may be configured as follows with respect to the above embodiment.

  That is, in the said embodiment, although the fixing member 30 was made into the resin molded product, you may comprise with the metal material. Because of this, it is possible to taste the texture peculiar to metal materials, and the rigidity is high. Even if the through holes 32 and 34 for the receiving part and the transmitting part are provided in the fixing member 30, the through holes 32 and 34 do not shift. The receiver 8 and transmitter 9 are not blocked.

  In the above embodiment, the portable electronic device is a foldable mobile phone, but it may be a portable electronic device such as a PHS, PDA, PC, electronic dictionary, and calculator.

  In addition, the above embodiment is an essentially preferable illustration, Comprising: It does not intend restrict | limiting the range of this invention, its application thing, or a use.

  As described above, the present invention is useful for portable electronic devices such as mobile phones covered with a cover made of leather or the like.

It is the perspective view which looked at the mobile telephone concerning embodiment of this invention from the right direction. It is a top view which shows a mobile telephone. It is the III-III sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is the IV-IV sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is the V section expanded sectional view of FIG. The exploded view of a telephone main body, a fixing member, a cover, and a fastening member is shown.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone (mobile electronic device)
5 Display unit 8 Reception unit 9 Transmitting unit 10 Telephone body (electronic device body)
11 Operation part 13 Fastening member 15 Front side periphery (electronic device main body periphery)
15a engaging groove 20 cover 21 plane portion 22 cover side window portion 23 frame portion 30 fixing member 31 fixing member side window portion 32 receiving portion through hole 34 transmitting portion through hole 35 engaging rib 40 opening

Claims (11)

A portable electronic device in which at least the back side of the electronic device body is covered with a cover,
The cover includes a flat portion that covers the back surface of the electronic device main body, and a frame portion that is provided on the flat portion and has a cover-side window portion that exposes the display unit and the operation unit at the center and covers the periphery of the electronic device main body. Prepared,
The electronic device main body is fastened so as to sandwich the frame portion with a plate-like fixing member having a fixing member side window portion that exposes the display portion and the operation portion while being inserted into the flat portion and the frame portion of the cover. A portable electronic device characterized by being fastened by a member. The portable electronic device according to claim 1,
An engagement groove for positioning the fixing member is formed on the periphery of the electronic device main body.
2. A portable electronic device, wherein an engagement rib that engages with the engagement groove is formed on the back surface of the fixing member. The portable electronic device according to claim 2,
The said engaging groove is formed continuously so that the said display part and an operation part may be enclosed, The portable electronic device characterized by the above-mentioned. The portable electronic device according to claim 2 or 3,
The fixing member is formed with a through-hole for a receiving part corresponding to the receiving part provided in the electronic device main body, and a through-hole for a transmitting part corresponding to the transmitting part. Features portable electronic devices. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A portable electronic device, wherein an opening for inserting the electronic device main body is formed below the frame portion. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A portable electronic device, wherein the cover is made of genuine leather. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A portable electronic device, wherein the cover is made of synthetic leather. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A portable electronic device, wherein the cover is made of cloth. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The portable electronic device is characterized in that the fixing member is formed of a resin molded product. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The portable electronic device is characterized in that the fixing member is made of a metal material. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A portable electronic device characterized by being a mobile phone.

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