JP2009076360A - Connector cover and mobile terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide both functionality capable of being applied to plugs having various shapes and design property capable of reducing the number of wires at a cover outer fringe part applied to a plurality of connectors. <P>SOLUTION: A connector cover 1 becomes in a closed state in which a cover body 11 covers two connectors in such a state that a fitting part 12 is fit to a mobile phone 2, and becomes in an open state opening the whole cover body 11 to make two connectors ready to use. In other words, the fitting part 12 is deformable into the open state and the closed state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a connector cover for mounting a connector such as a mobile phone and a mobile terminal device.

  In recent years, mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones have rapidly spread, and accordingly, the size, weight, and thickness have been reduced, and cost competition has intensified. Under such circumstances, it is important to increase the value of the product by differentiating it from other companies in terms of design.

The structure of the connector cover in such a general portable terminal is shown in FIGS. FIG. 18 is a six-side view, FIG. 19 is a perspective view, and FIGS. 20 and 21 are mounting diagrams on a mobile phone.
In this way, a connector cover is provided for each connector.

  In addition, as a related technique of the present invention, there is one in which a cover made of a flat plate having a size substantially equal to the insertion opening is provided at a telephone line insertion opening of a portable terminal device so as to be freely opened and closed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

As another related technique, the connector mounting portion includes a plurality of connectors, and the connector cover has a plurality of cover portions that individually cover the fitting portions of the connectors, and each cover portion is connected to the connecting portion. There are some which are connected in a cantilever manner (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-120953 JP 2005-44633 A

  However, in the configuration examples shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 described above, since the connector cover is provided for each connector, the number of parts increases, and therefore the number of lines on the outer edge of the parts increases, improving the design. There was a need for further improvements.

Moreover, since the cover of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is a flat plate having a size substantially the same as the insertion slot, the functionality of corresponding to various shapes of plugs has not been taken into consideration.
In addition, the cover is provided for each insertion slot, and it has not been considered to improve the design by reducing the number of parts.

Further, the one in the cited document 2 has a configuration in which a plurality of cover portions are connected in a cantilever manner from the connecting portion, and has a functionality to correspond to plugs of various shapes such as those having different plug sizes and insertion directions. It was not something that was taken into consideration.
Moreover, the cover part was provided in the fitting part of each connector, and it was not considered even about the improvement of the design property by reducing the line of a part outer edge part.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, and can combine the functionality which can respond to a plug of various shapes, and the designability which can reduce the line of the cover outer edge part corresponding to a some connector. An object is to provide a connector cover and a portable terminal device.

  In order to achieve such an object, a connector cover according to the present invention includes a cover main body on which a plurality of connectors can be mounted, and an attachment portion that attaches the cover main body to a device having the connector. The cover body is configured to be deformable so that the cover body can be in a closed state in which the connector is mounted and the cover body is in an open state in which the connector is not mounted, with the mounting portion being attached to the device. It is characterized by.

  Moreover, the portable terminal device according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with the connector cover according to the present invention described above.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the connector cover can have both functionality that can accommodate various shapes of plugs and design that can reduce the number of lines of the cover outer edge corresponding to a plurality of connectors.

Next, an embodiment to which a connector cover and a mobile terminal device according to the present invention are applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
First, an outline of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the connector cover according to this embodiment, an IO (input-output) cover and an HJ (headphone jack) cover are integrated, and either one can be used alone, or both can be used simultaneously. It can be done. In addition, the cover is not obstructed when the plug is inserted into the connector when used alone or when both are used simultaneously.

  Further, since the cover for mounting each connector has an integrated structure, mounting in a small space is possible. Furthermore, the number of parts is reduced by using one cover, the number of lines on the outer edge of the cover can be reduced, and the design can be improved.

Next, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a six-side view of a connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connector cover 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of mounting on a mobile phone.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connector cover 1 includes a cover body 11 on which two connectors, an IO connector and an HJ connector, can be mounted, and an attachment portion 12 for attachment to the mobile phone 2.

Further, the cover body 11 is provided with an IO mounted portion 111 (first mounted portion) for mounting the IO connector connected to the support portion 113 via the IO bent portion 112 (first bent portion). At the same time, an HJ mounting portion 115 (second mounting portion) for mounting the HJ connector is provided to be connected to the support portion 113 via the HJ bending portion 114 (second bending portion).
The mounting portion 12 is provided so as to be connected to the support portion 113.

Thus, even if the connector cover 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which the cover for mounting the two connectors of the IO connector and the HJ connector is integrated, the IO bent portion 112 is located near the center of the connector cover 1. And the constricted part called the HJ bending part 114 is provided.
For this reason, it is possible to use only the IO connector or only the HJ connector.

  As a material of the connector cover 1, for example, a thermoplastic elastomer can be used. As a result, the constricted portions of the IO bent portion 112 and the HJ bent portion 114 can be bent, and in other portions having a predetermined thickness, the connector mounting, the IO mounted portion 111 and the HJ mounted portion It is possible to maintain a predetermined strength for realizing the function of supporting 115.

  The attachment portion 12 can fit a locking portion having a large tip into the fitting hole of the mobile phone 2. By fitting the attachment portion 12 into the mobile phone 2 in this manner, the connector cover 1 can be attached to the mobile phone 2 so as not to easily come off.

Next, a usage example when the connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment is attached to the mobile phone 2 will be described.
4, 5, and 6 are a front view, a perspective view (without a plug), and a perspective view (with a plug) when only an IO connector is used. 7, 8, and 9 are a front view, a perspective view (without a plug), and a perspective view (with a plug) when only the HJ connector is used.

As described above, the IO connector mounted on the IO mounted portion 111 in the folded state in which the mounting portion 12 is mounted on the mobile phone 2 and the IO covered portion 111 is folded at the IO folded portion 112 is used for the IO connector. I / O plug can be connected and used.
For this reason, even if the IO covered portion 111 is bent by the IO bent portion 112, other portions of the cover body 11, that is, the support portion 113 and the HJ covered portion 115 are not detached from the recesses of the mobile phone 2. The cover body 11 as a whole does not interfere with use.

Further, the HJ connector to be mounted by the HJ mounted portion 115 in the bent state in which the mounting portion 12 is mounted to the mobile phone 2 and the HJ mounted portion 115 is bent by the HJ bent portion 114 is connected to the HJ connector HJ. A plug can be connected and used.
For this reason, even if the HJ bent portion 114 is bent by the HJ bent portion 114, other portions of the cover body 11, that is, the support portion 113 and the IO covered portion 111 are not detached from the recesses of the mobile phone 2. The cover body 11 as a whole does not interfere with use.

  In this way, each connector to which the cover body 11 is mounted is configured so that various plugs for the connector configured to be connectable to the connector, such as a USB plug for a USB connector, can be connected. Yes. Further, when the plug is connected and used, the other part of the cover body 11 is configured not to obstruct the use, and has both functionality and design.

10, 11, and 12 are a front view, a perspective view (without a plug), and a perspective view (with a plug) when an IO connector and an HJ connector are used at the same time.
In this way, both the IO covered portion 111 and the HJ covered portion 115 can be in a bent state where they are bent at the bent portion. For this reason, both the IO plug and the HJ plug can be simultaneously connected by being bent at the bent portion.

  Therefore, the IO covered portion 111 is bent by the IO bent portion 112 and the other portion of the cover body 11, that is, the support portion 113, even when the HJ bent portion 115 is bent by the HJ bent portion 114. Is fitted so as not to be removed from the recess of the mobile phone 2 so that the cover body 11 as a whole does not interfere with use.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, by opening the entire cover body 11, the IO connector and the HJ connector can be used simultaneously.
As described above, the connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment has the cover body 11 in the closed state in which the two connectors are mounted in the state in which the attachment portion 12 is attached to the mobile phone 2, and the entire cover body 11 is opened. Thus, the two connectors can be brought into an open state in which they can be used. In other words, the attachment portion 12 can be deformed into the open state and the closed state.

As described above, in the connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment, the opening method of the connector cover 1 is properly used according to the shape and size of the plug used by being fitted into the connector, the direction in which the plug cord is provided, and the like. be able to.
For this reason, the user can selectively use various types of plugs so that the opening method is optimal for each plug and does not interfere with use.

16 and 17 are perspective views of the mobile phone 2 showing a state where the connector cover 1 is not provided and is present.
Thus, by comprising the connector cover 1 as this embodiment mentioned above and comprising the mobile telephone 2, the line of a cover outer edge part can be decreased and it can be set as a mobile telephone provided with high design property.

As described above, in the connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment, the IO cover and the HJ cover have an integrated structure, and can be used simultaneously while ensuring independent use and function. ing.
In addition, the integrated structure enables mounting in a small space, and effects such as reduction in the dividing line at the outer edge of the cover and reduction in thickness can be obtained.
For this reason, the designability and merchantability as a mobile phone can be improved.

As described above, according to the mounting structure of the elastomer cover as the present embodiment, even if the IO cover and the HJ cover are integrated, the respective functions are not lost and the cover can be used without being disturbed. it can.
Further, since the number of covers is one, only one space for mounting the claw (mounting portion 12) is required, and high-density mounting is possible. Furthermore, the dividing line at the outer edge of the cover is reduced, and the design and the merchantability can be improved.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to deal with plugs of various shapes, and the functionality that can be used without obstructing the use, the connector cover can be completed by one, and it corresponds to a plurality of connectors. The design can reduce the number of lines on the outer edge of the cover.

Each of the above-described embodiments is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention.
For example, the device for attaching the connector cover 1 according to the present embodiment has been described as the mobile phone 2, but is not limited to this, and may be used for various portable terminal devices such as PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and portable audio. .

  In addition, although it has been described that there are two connectors on which the cover body 11 is mounted, the number is not limited to this number, and even when there are three or more connectors, a configuration that opens and closes as shown in FIGS. Thus, the present invention can be applied.

It is a 6th page figure showing connector cover 1 as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the connector cover 1. FIG. 6 is a six-side view illustrating an example in which the connector cover 1 is mounted on the mobile phone 2. It is a top view when attaching this connector cover 1 and using only an IO connector. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the plug was attached similarly. It is a top view when attaching this connector cover 1 and using only an HJ connector. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the plug was attached similarly. It is a top view when attaching this connector cover 1 and using an IO connector and an HJ connector. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the plug was attached similarly. It is a top view which shows the state which opened the cover main body 11 whole. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the two plugs were attached simultaneously. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone 2 showing a state without a connector cover 1. FIG. It is a perspective view of the mobile telephone 2 which shows a state with the connector cover 1. FIG. It is a 6th page figure which shows the connector cover in a common portable terminal. FIG. It is a 6th page figure which shows the example which mounted the general connector cover in the mobile telephone. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Connector cover 11 Cover main body 111 IO mounting part 112 IO bending part 113 Support part 114 HJ bending part 115 HJ mounting part 12 Mounting part 2 Mobile phone 3 Plug 31 IO plug 32 HJ plug

Claims (6)

A cover body capable of mounting a plurality of connectors;
A mounting portion for attaching the cover body to the device having the connector,
The mounting portion can be deformed so that the cover body can be in a closed state in which the connector is mounted and the cover body is in an open state in which the connector is not mounted, with the mounting portion being mounted on the device. A connector cover characterized in that it is configured as described above. The cover body is
A mounting portion for mounting the connector;
Bending part,
A support portion that supports the covered portion via the bent portion, and
The connector cover according to claim 1, wherein the attachment portion is provided so as to be connected to the support portion.   The cover main body is connected with the connector plug to the connector to be mounted by the mounted portion in a bent state in which the mounting portion is mounted to the device and the mounted portion is bent at the bent portion. The connector cover according to claim 2, wherein the connector cover is configured to be possible.   The cover body is mounted with two connectors, and the two mounted portions for mounting the two connectors can be connected to the plugs for the two connectors at the same time in the bent state. The connector cover according to claim 3, wherein the connector cover is configured.   The said attachment part is comprised so that each of the plug for the said connectors can be simultaneously connected to these connectors in the said open state where the said attachment part was attached to the said apparatus. 5. The connector cover according to any one of items 1 to 4.   A portable terminal device comprising the connector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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