JP2024102786A - Storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a storage case with excellent design freedom that allows the out-camera to be used appropriately while the electronic device is stored in the storage section. [Solution] The storage case includes a storage section A capable of storing an electronic device P with a touch panel tp on the front and an out-camera S on the rear, and a clipboard C that is a functional section connected to the storage section A via a connection section B, and is configured so that the clipboard C is positioned below the top of the storage section A to assume an electronic device use position (J), which is a first use position for using the electronic device P stored in the storage section A. [Selected Figure] Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a storage case capable of storing electronic devices.

Clipboards with a pocket that can hold a tablet PC have been known for some time (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

This type of product is suitable for use in field trips at educational institutions such as elementary schools. The student or other user takes the tablet PC out of their pocket and uses it to photograph subjects (such as plants or animals) that correspond to the purpose of the study.

However, conventional tablet PCs are designed so that the rear camera cannot be used while the tablet PC is stored in a pocket.

As a result, with conventional configurations, not only was it difficult to use a tablet PC smoothly, but the act of taking the tablet PC out of a pocket also made it easy for the tablet PC to be accidentally dropped to the ground.

The above situation is not limited to tablet PCs, but is similar to all electronic devices that have a touch panel on the front and an external camera on the back.

Artec Co., Ltd., "After GIGA School Compatible Educational ICT Goods", [online], [searched on January 5, 2023], Internet <URL: https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/special/bunkyouict/? product-id=075059>

The present invention was made with the above in mind, and aims to provide a storage case with excellent design freedom that allows the rear camera to be used conveniently while at least storing an electronic device in the storage section.

That is, the present invention has the following configuration.

The invention described in claim 1 is a storage case that includes a storage section capable of storing an electronic device having a touch panel on the front side and an external camera on the rear side, and a functional section connected to the storage section via a connecting section, and is configured so that the functional section is positioned below the top of the storage section and the storage case can adopt a first usage position for using the electronic device stored in the storage section.

The invention described in claim 2 is the storage case described in claim 1, which is configured so that the storage section is positioned below the functional section and can assume a second usage position in which the functional section is used.

The invention described in claim 3 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the connecting portion is made of a flexible material.

The invention described in claim 4 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the storage section has a window through which the user can operate the touch panel.

The invention described in claim 5 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the storage section can store the electronic device without blocking the view of the rear camera.

The invention described in claim 6 is the storage case described in claim 5, in which the connecting portion is arranged so as not to obstruct the field of view of the rear camera in the first use position.

The invention described in claim 7 is the storage case described in claim 1, which is provided with a hanging part for hanging the case around the neck of a user, and the hanging part is connected to the functional part or the connecting part.

The invention described in claim 8 is the storage case described in claim 1, which is provided with a hanging part for hanging the case around the neck of a user, and the hanging part is connected to the connecting part.

The invention described in claim 9 is the storage case described in claim 8, in which the storage section and the functional section can each take a hanging position suspended from the hanging section via the connecting section.

The invention described in claim 10 is the storage case described in claim 9, in which, in the hanging position, the height positions of the lower ends of the storage section and the functional section are approximately the same, or the lower end of the storage section is set to be higher than the lower end of the functional section.

The invention described in claim 11 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the functional part is a writing board part used by the user for writing.

The invention described in claim 12 is the storage case described in claim 11, in which the writing board is a clipboard capable of holding paper sheets.

The invention described in claim 13 is a storage case according to claim 1, in which the storage section includes a front cover portion that covers the front portion of the electronic device stored in the storage space, a rear cover portion that covers the rear portion of the electronic device, and a lower cover portion that connects the lower portions of the front cover portion and the rear cover portion and covers the lower portion of the electronic device, and an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted and removed is formed between the upper portion of the front cover portion and the upper portion of the rear cover portion, and an escape prevention portion is provided to prevent the electronic device stored in the storage space from escaping through the opening.

The invention described in claim 14 is the storage case described in claim 13, in which the rear cover portion is set to a size that covers the area below the rear camera at the rear of the electronic device, and the slip-out prevention portion is installed between the upper part of the front cover portion and the upper part of the rear cover portion so as not to block the view of the rear camera.

The invention described in claim 15 is the storage case described in claim 1, which is provided with a separation prevention member that detachably connects the storage section and the functional section.

The invention described in claim 16 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the storage section includes a front cover portion that covers the front of the electronic device stored in the storage space and a rear cover portion that covers the rear of the electronic device, an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted and removed is formed between the side edges of the front cover portion and the rear cover portion, and an escape prevention portion is provided to prevent the electronic device stored in the storage space from escaping through the opening.

The invention described in claim 17 is the storage case described in claim 1, in which the functional part is a clipboard capable of holding paper sheets, and the clipboard is provided with a pocket part capable of storing items.

The invention described in claim 18 is the storage case described in claim 5, in which a through hole is provided in the storage section and is configured so that the view of the rear camera is not obstructed by the through hole.

The invention described in claim 19 is the storage case described in claim 9, in which the orientation of the storage section in the first use orientation is inverted front-to-back and up-down relative to the orientation of the storage section in the hanging orientation.

As described above, the present invention provides a storage case with excellent design freedom that allows the rear camera to be used conveniently while at least storing an electronic device in the storage section.

FIG. 1 is a front view (hanging position) showing an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. FIG. FIG. FIG. 4 is a left side view of the embodiment (first usage position). FIG. FIG. 4 is a left side view of the embodiment (second usage position). FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining one usage state (first usage posture) in the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining one usage state (second usage posture) in the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a right side view (hanging position) showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a right side view (first usage position) in the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the functional section in the embodiment (hanging position). FIG. 13 is a rear view of the functional unit in the embodiment (hanging position); FIG. 13 is a front view of the storage section in the embodiment (hanging position); FIG. 13 is a rear view of the storage unit in the embodiment (hanging position); FIG. 4 is a right side view illustrating one usage state (hanging posture) of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for illustrating one usage state (first usage posture) of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for illustrating one usage state (second usage posture) of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for illustrating one usage state (second usage posture) of the embodiment.

One embodiment of the present invention (first embodiment) will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 11.

In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a storage case suitable for use in educational institutions such as elementary schools. The storage case can store a tablet PC, which is an electronic device P.

In this embodiment, the electronic device P stored in the storage section A constituting the storage case is specifically a rectangular tablet PC with a touch panel tp on the front and an outer camera S on the rear, but hereafter in the description of this specification, it will simply be referred to as "electronic device P."

The storage case is used, for example, for field trips where the electronic device P is used for taking photographs and viewing information.

The storage case has a storage section A capable of storing electronic device P with a touch panel tp on the front and an external camera S on the rear, a clipboard C which is a functional section connected to storage section A via a connecting section B, and a hanging section D for hanging storage section A, clipboard C, and connecting section B around the user's neck for support.

The storage case is configured so that, depending on how the user handles it, it can selectively adopt one of the following positions: an electronic device use position (J), which is a first use position in which the electronic device P is used while stored in the storage section A; a clipboard use position (N), which is a second use position in which the clipboard C is used for writing or viewing paper sheets, etc.; and a hanging position (T), in which the storage section A and the clipboard C are each suspended from the hanging section D via the connecting section B.

The individual components of the storage case are described in detail below.

<<Storage Section A>>
The storage section A has a storage space sp capable of storing an electronic device P. The storage section A is provided with an opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted into and removed from the storage space sp. The storage section A is configured so that the touch panel tp of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp can be smoothly operated and the field of view of the outer camera S is not obstructed.

The storage section A has an overall horizontally elongated rectangular shape. An opening K is provided at the top of the storage section A. The size of the storage section A is set to correspond to the size of the electronic device P to be stored therein.

The storage section A includes a front cover part 1 that covers the front of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp, a rear cover part 2 that covers the rear of the electronic device P, a lower cover part 3 that connects the lower parts of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and covers the lower part of the electronic device P, left and right side cover parts 4 that connect the left and right sides of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2, and an escape prevention part 5 that is installed between the upper parts of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and can prevent the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from escaping through the opening K.

<Front cover part 1>
The front cover portion 1 has a horizontally elongated rectangular shape as a whole. The front cover portion 1 includes a frame portion 11 having a substantially rectangular frame shape and a window 12 surrounded by the frame portion 11.

The frame-shaped portion 11 is mainly made of a cloth material. At least the upper frame portion 11a constituting the frame-shaped portion 11 has a plate-shaped core material (not shown) made of synthetic resin that is covered with the cloth material. The front end of the slip-out prevention portion 5 (slip-out prevention portion main body 51) described below is sewn to the upper frame portion 11a of the frame-shaped portion 11.

The window 12 has a rectangular shape. A transparent sheet 13 is arranged in the window 12 so as not to interfere with the operation of the touch panel tp of the electronic device P. The transparent sheet 13 is sewn to the frame portion 11.

That is, the storage section A is provided with a window 12 through which the storage space sp can be seen from the outside. The storage section A is configured so that the touch panel tp of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp can be seen through the window 12. The touch panel tp of the electronic device P is configured so that it can be operated by the user's fingers through the window 12, over which a transparent sheet 13 is stretched.

<Rear cover part 2>
The rear cover part 2 has a horizontally elongated rectangular shape as a whole. The rear cover part 2 is mainly composed of a plate-like member made of synthetic resin. The vertical dimension of the rear cover part 2 is set to be shorter than the vertical dimension of the front cover part 1. In other words, the rear cover part 2 is set to a size that covers the area below the outer camera S provided at the rear of the electronic device P.

In other words, the height dimension of the rear cover part 2 in the storage part A is set so that the upper edge 2e of the rear cover part 2 in the storage part A is located below the rear camera S of the electronic device P. By configuring the rear cover part 2 as described above, the storage part A is capable of storing the electronic device P without blocking the view of the rear camera S.

<Lower cover part 3>
The lower cover portion 3 is made of a fabric material and connects the lower edges of the front cover portion 1 and the rear cover portion 2. The front edge of the lower cover portion 3 is continuous with the frame-shaped portion 11 of the front cover portion 1. The rear edge of the lower cover portion 3 is sewn to the rear cover portion 2.

<Left and right side cover parts 4>
The left and right side cover portions 4 connect the left and right side portions of the front cover portion 1 and the rear cover portion 2. The lower ends of the left and right side cover portions 4 are configured so as not to be continuous with the lower cover portion 3.

In this embodiment, the left and right side cover parts 4 are made of a transparent sheet material. The front and rear ends of the left and right side cover parts 4 are sewn to the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2.

<Opening K>
An opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed is provided at the upper part of the storage section A. That is, in the storage section A, the opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed is formed between the upper part of the front cover part 1 and the upper part of the rear cover part 2.

<Slip-out prevention unit 5>
The slip-out prevention section 5 comprises a slip-out prevention section main body 51 arranged in a pair at a fixed interval on the left and right, and a detachable section 52 connected to the rear end of the slip-out prevention section main body 51 and configured to be detachable from the rear cover part 2 of the storage section A.

The slip-out prevention unit body 51 is belt-shaped. The slip-out prevention unit body 51 can come into contact with the upper end of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp. The front end of the slip-out prevention unit body 51 is sewn to the upper frame portion 11a of the frame-shaped portion 11 in the front cover portion 1.

The slip-out prevention unit main body 51 is positioned in the left-right direction so as not to interfere with the rear camera S of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp. In other words, the slip-out prevention unit 5 is installed between the upper part of the front cover part 1 and the upper part of the rear cover part 2 so as not to block the view of the rear camera S provided on the electronic device P.

The removable portion 52 is a strip extending in the left-right direction. The rear ends of the pair of slip-out prevention body parts 51 are sewn to the removable portion 52. A hook-and-loop fastener M, which serves as a means for removing the cover, is provided between the removable portion 52 and the rear cover part 2.

The detachable section 52 is configured to be detachable from the rear cover part 2 of the storage section A by the user's operation.

<<Clipboard C (functional part)>>
The clipboard C is capable of holding paper sheets R (paper, prints, etc.) The clipboard C has a rectangular base 6 on which a clip 7 is disposed.

Clipboard C has a clip 7 for holding paper sheets R on one edge e1 of the base 6, i.e., the upper edge in the electronic device use position (J) and the hanging position (T). Note that one edge e1 of the base 6 of clipboard C is the lower edge in the clipboard use position (N).

The paper sheet holding surface hm (clip placement surface) on the base 6 is set to face rearward in the electronic device use position (J) and hanging position (T) and faces upward in the clipboard use position (N).

A diagonal band 8 is provided at each of the left and right corners of the other edge e2 of the base 6 to prevent the paper sheets R from curling up.

The clipboard C constitutes a functional part that can provide the user with stationery functions (writing function and item holding function). The clipboard C also constitutes a writing board portion that is used by the user to write.

<<Connection Part B>>
The connecting part B connects the storage part A and the clipboard C. The connecting part B is mainly made of a cloth material, which is a flexible member. The connecting part B is provided so as not to block the view of the outer camera S in the electronic device use position (J), which is the first use position.

The connecting part B has a first connecting part b1 having ring-shaped connecting parts F at both left and right ends to which the connecting ends d2 of the hanging part D are connected, and a second connecting part b2 having a belt shape that is connected to the left and right of the first connecting part b1 to form a pair.

<First connecting part component part b1>
The left-right dimension of the first connecting portion component b1 is set to be approximately the same as the left-right dimensions of the storage section A and the base 6.

The ring-shaped connection part F is made of metal and is attached to both the left and right ends of the first connecting part component b1 so as to protrude outward.

A small item storage section G is provided in the left-right center of the first connecting section component b1, which is configured to be openable and closable by a fastener H, which is an opening and closing means, and has an unillustrated small item storage space formed therein in which small items (writing implements, erasers, etc.) can be stored.

The small item storage section G can store small items such as writing implements and erasers to help with writing on the paper sheets R held on the clipboard C.

<Second connecting part component part b2>
The second connecting portion b2 is connected to the clipboard C so as to avoid the clip 7 of the clipboard C. The second connecting portion b2 is provided in a pair on the left and right sides of the base 6. They are sewn to both the left and right ends of one edge e1.

<<Hanging part D>>
The hanging part D is in the form of a belt for hanging around the neck of a user. The hanging part D has a pair of connection ends d2 connected to the connecting part B.

The hanging part D is equipped with a belt-shaped hanging part main body d1 that can be adjusted to the desired length according to the user, and connection ends d2 provided at both ends of the hanging part main body d1.

The pair of left and right connection ends d2 on the hanging part D are configured to be detachable from the ring-shaped connection part F on the connecting part B.

<<About how to use the storage case>>
Next, three positions that the storage case can take will be described.

<Position for using electronic devices (J)>
As shown in Figs. 3 to 5 and 10, the storage case is a first mode in which the clipboard C is positioned below the upper portion of the storage section A and the electronic device P stored in the storage section A is used. The electronic device is configured to be capable of assuming an electronic device use posture (J), which is a use posture.

In the electronic device use position (J), the user primarily grasps the left and right sides of the storage section A in which the electronic device P is stored in order to operate the touch panel tp of the electronic device P.

<Clipboard usage posture (N)>
As shown in Figures 6 and 11, the storage case is configured so that the storage section A is positioned below the clipboard C and can assume a second usage position, a clipboard usage position (N), in which the clipboard C is used.

In the clipboard use position (N), the user primarily grasps both the left and right sides of the base 6 that constitutes the clipboard C.

In the clipboard use position (N), the weight of the clipboard C is supported by the user's hands (arm strength). On the other hand, in the clipboard use position (N), the weight of the storage section A in which the electronic device P is stored is configured to be supported mainly by the user's neck.

In other words, in the clipboard use position (N), the weight of the electronic device P and storage section A is transmitted via the connection section B to the hanging section D that is hung around the user's neck.

In other words, because the hanging part D is connected to the connecting part B interposed between the clipboard C and the storage part A, when the clipboard is in the use position (N), the force required to support the weight of the electronic device P and the storage part A can be optimally distributed around the user's neck.

As a result, when in the clipboard use position (N), the hand of the user holding the clipboard C is less likely to be subjected to excessive strain caused by the weight of the electronic device P.

<Hanging position (T)>
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the storage case is configured to be capable of assuming a hanging position (T) in which the storage section A and the clipboard C are each suspended from a hanging section D via a connecting section B.

In the hanging position (T), the dimensions of storage section A, clipboard C, and connecting section B are set so that the height positions of the bottom ends of storage section A and clipboard C are approximately aligned.

As described above, the storage case according to this embodiment includes a storage section A capable of storing an electronic device P having a touch panel tp on the front side and an outer camera S on the rear side, and a clipboard C, which is a functional section connected to the storage section A via a connection section B.

The storage case is configured to be capable of assuming an electronic device use position (J), which is a first use position, in which the clipboard C is positioned below the top of the storage section A and the electronic device P stored in the storage section A is used.

Therefore, with this embodiment, even though the case has both a storage section A and a functional section, a clipboard C, it is possible to provide a storage case with excellent design freedom that allows the rear camera S to be used conveniently while the electronic device P is stored in the storage section A.

The storage section A is positioned below the clipboard C so that the clipboard C can be used in a second usage position, the clipboard usage position (N).

Therefore, in this embodiment, even though the device has a storage section A, the clipboard C can be placed in a position that allows it to be used conveniently.

The connecting part B is made of a flexible material, so it flexibly connects the storage part A and the clipboard C. Therefore, the relative position of the storage part A and the clipboard C can be flexibly changed.

A window 12 is provided in the storage section A, and the user can operate the touch panel tp through the window 12.

For this reason, the storage section A is configured to allow convenient operation of the touch panel tp of the electronic device P through the window 12.

The storage section A can store electronic device P without blocking the view of the rear camera S.

As a result, the storage section A allows the rear camera S of the electronic device P to be used conveniently while the electronic device P is stored inside.

The connecting part B is arranged so as not to obstruct the view of the outer camera S when the electronic device is in the use position (J).

For this reason, the connection part B is configured to allow smooth use of the rear camera S provided on the electronic device P.

It is equipped with a hanging part D for hanging around the user's neck. The hanging part D is connected to the connecting part B.

As a result, the hanging section D can appropriately hang and support the storage section A and the clipboard C via the connecting section B.

The storage section A and the clipboard C can each take a hanging position (T) suspended from the hanging section D via the connecting section B.

As a result, the storage case can conveniently carry the storage section A containing the electronic device P and the clipboard C when in the hanging position (T).

In the hanging position (T), the height positions of the bottom ends of the storage section A and the clipboard C are set to be approximately the same.

For this reason, the storage case is designed to have a neat and tidy appearance when in the hanging position (T).

The storage section A includes a front cover part 1 that covers the front part of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp, a rear cover part 2 that covers the rear part of the electronic device P, and a lower cover part 3 that connects the lower parts of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and covers the lower part of the electronic device P.

An opening K through which electronic device P can be inserted and removed is formed between the top of front cover part 1 and the top of rear cover part 2.

The storage section A is provided with an escape prevention section 5 that can prevent the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from escaping through the opening K.

For this reason, the storage section A has an appropriate configuration to prevent the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from falling out.

The rear cover part 2 is sized to cover the area below the rear camera S at the rear of the electronic device P. The slip-out prevention part 5 is installed between the upper part of the front cover part 1 and the upper part of the rear cover part 2 so as not to block the view of the rear camera S.

For this reason, the rear cover portion 2 and the fall-out prevention portion 5 that constitute the storage portion A are suitably configured so as not to interfere with the rear camera S of the electronic device P.

<Regarding the Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 21. In the second embodiment, the same or corresponding configurations as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

Furthermore, the explanation of front/back, left/right, and up/down in the second embodiment will be based on the hanging position (T) shown in Figure 12.

The storage case includes a storage section A capable of storing an electronic device P having a touch panel tp on the front and an outer camera S on the rear, a clipboard C which is a functional section connected to the storage section A via a connecting section B, a separation prevention member E which detachably connects the lower end of the storage section A to the lower end of the clipboard C, and a hanging section D for suspending and supporting the storage section A, the clipboard C, the separation prevention member E, and the connecting section B.

The storage case is configured so that, depending on how the user handles it, it can selectively adopt among a first usage position, an electronic device usage position (J), in which the electronic device P is used while stored in the storage section A, a second usage position, a clipboard usage position (N), in which the clipboard C is used to write on or view the paper sheets R, and a hanging position (T), in which the storage section A and the clipboard C are each suspended from the hanging section D via the connecting section B.

<<Storage Section A>>
The storage section A has an opening K on the side (right side) through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed from the storage space sp.

The storage section A has a different posture when in the hanging position (T) and when in the electronic device use position (J).

More specifically, in the hanging position (T), the storage section A is in a position where the rear camera S of the stored electronic device P is located at the bottom, and in the electronic device use position (J), the storage section A is in a position where the rear camera S of the electronic device P is located at the top.

In other words, the storage section A is designed so that its orientation in the hanging position (T) and in the electronic device use position (J) is reversed up and down and front and back.

The storage section A includes a front cover part 1 that covers the front of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp, a rear cover part 2 that covers the rear of the electronic device P, one end cover part 9 that connects the upper parts of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and covers the end of the electronic device P, the other end cover part 3 that connects the lower parts of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and covers the end of the electronic device P, an escape prevention part 5 that is installed between one side part of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2 and can prevent the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from escaping through the opening K, and a side cover part (not shown) that connects the other side part of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2.

<Front cover part 1>
The front cover portion 1 includes a substantially rectangular frame-shaped portion 11 and a window 12 surrounded by the frame-shaped portion 11 .

A hook-and-loop fastener M is provided in the center of the lower part of the frame portion 11 in the left-right direction to which one end of the separation prevention member E can be attached and detached.

<Rear cover part 2>
The rear cover part 2 has a horizontally elongated rectangular shape as a whole. The rear cover part 2 is mainly composed of a plate-like member made of synthetic resin. The size of the rear cover part 2 is set to be approximately the same as the size of the front cover part 1. Through holes na are drilled in the center and both left and right sides of the lower part of the rear cover part 2 so as not to obstruct the field of view of the rear camera S of the electronic device P.

In addition, the rear cover portion 2 of this embodiment has three spaced apart through holes na. The storage space sp of the storage section A can store multiple types of electronic devices P with different locations for the rear cameras S. The multiple through holes na are provided to flexibly accommodate the locations for the rear cameras S of electronic devices P with different specifications.

<One end cover portion 9>
One end cover portion 9 is made of a cloth material. In the hanging position (T), the one end cover portion 9 connects the upper portions of the front cover portion 1 and the rear cover portion 2. The one end cover portion 9 is continuous with the frame-shaped portion 11 of the front cover portion 1. An edge of the one end cover portion 9 is sewn to the rear cover portion 2.

In addition, one end cover part 9 is positioned lower than the other end cover part 3 when the electronic device is in the use position (J).

<Other end cover portion 3>
The other end cover portion 3 is made of a cloth material. The other end cover portion 3 connects the lower portions of the front cover portion 1 and the rear cover portion 2 in the hanging position (T). The other end cover portion 3 is continuous with the front cover portion 1. An edge of the other end cover portion 3 is sewn to the rear cover portion 2.

The other end cover part 3 is positioned higher than the one end cover part 9 when the electronic device is in the use position (J).

<Opening K>
An opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed is provided on one side of the storage section A. That is, in the storage section A, the opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed is formed between one side edge of the front cover part 1 and one side edge of the rear cover part 2.

<Slip-out prevention unit 5>
The slip-out prevention section 5 comprises a slip-out prevention section main body 51 arranged in a pair above and below at a fixed interval, and a detachable section 52 connected to the end of the slip-out prevention section main body 51 and configured to be detachable from the rear cover part 2 of the storage section A.

The slip-out prevention unit body 51 is belt-shaped. The slip-out prevention unit body 51 can come into contact with the side end of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp. The base end of the slip-out prevention unit body 51 is sewn to the side frame portion 11b of the frame-shaped portion 11 in the front cover part 1.

The removable portion 52 is a strip extending in the vertical direction. The tip ends of the pair of slip-out prevention body parts 51 are sewn to the removable portion 52. A hook-and-loop fastener M, which serves as a means for removing the cover, is provided between the removable portion 52 and the rear cover part 2.

<<Clipboard C (functional part)>>
The clipboard C is capable of holding paper sheets R. The clipboard C has a rectangular base 6 on which a clip 7 is disposed.

The clipboard C of the second embodiment is provided with a pocket U capable of storing various items. The pocket U is provided on the back side of the base 6, i.e., on the opposite side of the paper sheet holding surface hm of the base 6. The pocket U is provided to be approximately the same size as the base 6.

The paper sheet holding surface hm of the base 6 (the surface on which the clip 7 is arranged) faces the front, i.e., the user, in the electronic device use position (J) and the hanging position (T). The paper sheet holding surface hm of the base 6 faces upwards in the clipboard use position (N).

The second embodiment of the clipboard C has clips 7 for holding paper sheets R at the top edge in both the electronic device use position (J) and the hanging position (T).

Here, in the second embodiment, the corners of the base 6 are shown without diagonal bands to prevent the paper sheets R from curling up, but it goes without saying that diagonal bands may be provided at the corners of the base 6.

The following describes the pocket U on the clipboard C.

The pocket portion U comprises a base 6, a pocket body u1 disposed on the back side of the base 6, and a small pocket portion u2 disposed on the inner side of the pocket body u1.

The pocket portion U has a first storage space sk1 between the base 6 and the pocket body u1, in which items can be stored. The first storage space sk1 is suitable for storing relatively large stationery items such as paper for printing and booklets such as notebooks.

The pocket body u1 is made of a flexible synthetic resin sheet material. The left and right side ends and bottom end of the pocket body u1 are attached to the left and right side ends and bottom end of the base 6 by an appropriate method such as sewing. Gussets mc are provided on the left and right side ends of the pocket body u1.

At the upper end of the pocket portion U, i.e., between the upper end of the pocket body u1 and the upper end of the base 6, there is a pocket opening Q that can be opened and closed by a fastener Z, which is an opening and closing means.

A plate-shaped reinforcing plate ph extending in the left-right direction is disposed on the upper portion of the pocket body u1, i.e., near the pocket opening Q. The reinforcing plate ph is made of synthetic resin. The reinforcing plate ph is disposed on the inner surface side of the pocket body u1. In the second embodiment, one end of the connecting portion B is sewn to the upper portion of the pocket body u1 reinforced by the reinforcing plate ph.

The small pocket portion u2 is disposed in the first storage space sk1. The small pocket portion u2 has a second storage space sk2 in which items can be stored. The small pocket portion u2 is bag-shaped with an open top. The small pocket portion u2 is suitable for storing relatively small items (small items) among stationery items, mainly writing implements and erasers.

The left and right width of the small pocket portion u2 is set to be longer than the longitudinal dimension of typical rod-shaped small items so that it can comfortably accommodate rod-shaped small items such as writing implements. In this embodiment, the upper part of the small pocket portion u2 is attached to the inner surface side of the upper part of the pocket body u1.

<<Separation suppression member E>>
The separation prevention member E can selectively take on a connecting position (X) in which the respective ends of the storage section A and the clipboard C are connected, and a non-connecting position (Y) in which the respective ends of the storage section A and the clipboard C are not connected.

The separation prevention member E prevents the bottom ends of the storage section A and the clipboard C from separating when the storage section A and clipboard C are in the tied position (X). In this embodiment, the separation prevention member E is mainly composed of a band-shaped member.

The base end of the separation prevention member E is fixed to either the storage section A or the clipboard C, and the tip end is configured to be detachable from the other. In this embodiment, the base end of the separation prevention member E is fixed to the bottom end of the clipboard C by sewing, and the tip end is configured to be detachable from the bottom of the storage section A by hook-and-loop fastener V.

<<Connection Part B>>
The connecting portion B connects the storage portion A and the clipboard C. The connecting portion B is provided in pairs on the left and right.

The connecting part B is belt-shaped. One end of the connecting part B, the front end, is sewn to the top of the clipboard C, more specifically, to the top of the pocket body u1 provided on the clipboard C. The other end of the connecting part B, the rear end, is sewn to the top of the storage part A.

The ends of the hanging parts D are connected to the middle longitudinal parts of the connecting parts B arranged on the left and right.

<<Hanging part D>>
The hanging part D is a belt-like member configured to be hung around the neck or shoulders of a user, or from a structure such as furniture. In this embodiment, the hanging part D has one end connected to the connecting part B by sewing, and the other end connected to the connecting part B via a ring-shaped member (not shown).

The hanging part D is mainly composed of a belt-shaped hanging part main body d1 that can be adjusted to the desired length for the user. Here, it is desirable to set the width dimension of the belt-shaped hanging part main body d1 within the range of 2.5 to 3.5 cm, which is a value suitable for elementary school students who will be the users. In this embodiment, the width dimension of the hanging part main body d1 is set to approximately 3 cm.

<<About the posture of the storage case>>
Three positions that the storage case of the second embodiment can take will be described.

<Position for using electronic devices (J)>
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 19, the storage case is in a first use position in which the storage section A is positioned above the clipboard C and the electronic device P stored in the storage section A is used. The electronic device is configured to be capable of assuming an electronic device usage posture (J).

The storage case of the second embodiment is configured so that when the storage case is in the hanging position (T), the user can grasp the storage section A, which is located on the opposite side of the clipboard C from the user, and lift up the storage section A that the user is grasping to change its position and position, thereby enabling the storage case to assume the electronic device usage position (J).

More specifically, the user grasps the side of the storage section A in the hanging position (T) and lifts the storage section A upward while turning it back and forth and upside down, thereby enabling the user to operate the touch panel tp facing the user and use the outer camera S facing in the same direction as the user is looking.

In other words, the storage case is configured so that the orientation of storage section A in the electronic device usage orientation (J) is inverted front-to-back and up-down relative to the orientation of storage section A in the hanging orientation (T).

In the electronic device use position (J), the user lifts storage section A, which contains electronic device P, away from clipboard C. As a result, separation prevention member E takes on a non-tethered position (Y) in which the ends of storage section A and clipboard C are not connected.

<Clipboard usage posture (N)>
As shown in Figures 20 and 21 , the storage case is configured so that the clipboard C and storage section A, which are held together by the separation prevention member E in the tethered position (X), can be tilted backward as a whole to assume the clipboard use position (N), which is the second use position for using the clipboard C.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the clipboard use position (N), the upper end (rear end) of the clipboard C and storage section A is supported by the hanging section D that is hung around the user's neck via the connection section B, and the lower end (front end) of the clipboard C is supported by abutting against the user's body (abdomen).

In the storage case in the clipboard use position (N), the storage section A in which the electronic device P is stored stably supports the clipboard C by the separation prevention member E in the tethered position (X), which contributes to ease of use of the clipboard C when writing on the paper sheets R held on the paper sheet holding surface hm, etc.

The clipboard C can be used without difficulty even when the separation prevention member E is in the untethered position (Y) and only the storage section A is in a position in which it is extended vertically due to its own weight.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the clipboard use position (N), the storage case in this embodiment can be used by rotating the clipboard C and storage section A, which are held together by the separation prevention member E in the binding position (X), by 90 degrees so that they form a vertically elongated rectangle when viewed from the user.

<Hanging position (T)>
As shown in Figures 12 and 18, the storage case is configured to be able to assume a hanging position (T) in which the storage section A and the clipboard C are each suspended from the hanging section D via the connecting section B.

In the second embodiment, the storage case is configured so that in the hanging position (T), the clipboard C is positioned closer to the user than the storage section A.

In the hanging position (T), the separation prevention member E is in a binding state (X) connecting each end of the storage section A and the clipboard C, so that the storage section A and the clipboard C are stably held together. In other words, by connecting the storage section A and the clipboard C with the separation prevention member E, problems associated with the end of the storage section A and the end of the clipboard C becoming separated during transportation, etc. are suitably prevented.

The hanging position (T) of the storage case is not limited to hanging around the neck of the user as shown in FIG. 18. The storage case can be hung in the hanging position (T) suitably even when hung around the shoulder of the user or when draped across the user's shoulder. The storage case can also be hung on furniture or other structures when not in use.

As described above in detail, even the storage case of the second embodiment has excellent design freedom, allowing the rear camera S to be used conveniently while the electronic device P is stored in the storage section A, and can achieve the intended purpose.

The storage case is equipped with a separation prevention member E that detachably connects the storage section A and the functional section, the clipboard C. This allows the storage section A and the clipboard C to be held together in an optimal manner.

The storage section A comprises a front cover part 1 that covers the front part of the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp, and a rear cover part 2 that covers the rear part of the electronic device P. An opening K through which the electronic device P can be inserted and removed is formed between the side edges of the front cover part 1 and the rear cover part 2. The storage section A is also provided with an escape prevention part 5 that can prevent the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from escaping through the opening K.

For this reason, the storage section A is configured in a way that prevents the electronic device P stored in the storage space sp from falling out.

The functional part is a clipboard C that can hold paper sheets R, and the clipboard C is provided with a pocket U in which items can be stored.

For this reason, the clipboard C is convenient for carrying stationery and other items during field trips, etc.

A through hole na is provided in the storage section A, and the through hole na is configured so as not to obstruct the view of the outer camera S.

For this reason, the storage section A has an ideal configuration that does not impair the functionality of the rear camera S.

The position of storage section A in the electronic device use position (J) is configured to be inverted front-to-back and up-down with respect to the position of storage section A in the hanging position (T).

For this reason, the storage section A is configured so that the operation of changing the position from the hanging position (T) to the electronic device use position (J) is easy for the user to understand.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

The electronic device is not limited to the one shown in the above embodiment, but may be of any configuration as long as it has a touch panel on the front and an external camera on the rear.

The electronic device may be configured to be able to temporarily adopt a configuration in which a touch panel is arranged on the front side and an external camera is arranged on the rear side. An example of such an electronic device is a so-called notebook PC that can temporarily adopt the form of a tablet PC with a touch panel arranged on the front side and an external camera arranged on the rear side when necessary.

The storage section may be configured in any way that allows the use of an electronic device having a touch panel and an external camera without difficulty, and any suitable configuration may be applied as long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the device.

For example, the storage section may not be made of cloth. For example, the storage section may be made mainly of a thermoplastic resin such as PVC. In this case, the amount of work required for sewing and the like can be effectively reduced.

For example, the window of the storage section may be configured without a transparent film (a through hole).

The storage section may be provided with a structure that covers and conceals the rear camera in order to help protect the rear camera in the electronic device.

The escape prevention section may have any configuration that can prevent the electronic device stored in the storage space from escaping through the opening.

The connecting part may be anything that is interposed between the storage part and the functional part, and its specific configuration can be set in various ways.

For example, the connecting portion may not be made of a flexible material.

The connecting part may be configured to be detachable from the storage part and the functional part.

The length of the connecting part may be changeable. For example, one of the connecting part components may be movable relative to the other connecting part.

The connecting section may not have a storage section for small items.

The small item storage section may be configured to be detachable from the connecting section.

The functional part may be anything that can provide the user with the functionality of stationery. For example, the functional part may be configured to perform a writing function or an item holding function.

An example of a functional unit is a writing board unit used by the user to write. Examples of writing board units include the clipboard shown in the above-mentioned embodiment and a writing board (blackboard, whiteboard, electronic board, etc.).

A clipboard of any suitable configuration may be used as long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the clipboard.

The storage case may be configured without a hanging part.

The hanging part is not limited to being connected to the connecting part, but may be connected to the functional part.

The first usage position may be one in which at least the functional section is positioned below the upper portion of the storage section.

The second usage position may be one in which the storage section is positioned below the functional section.

In the hanging position, the height positions of the lower ends of the storage unit and the functional unit may not be the same. For example, if the lower end of the storage unit is set to be higher than the lower end of the functional unit in the hanging position, in the event of a fall, the functional unit will hit the floor first, thereby mitigating the impact on the electronic device stored in the storage unit.

The separation prevention member may be configured to detachably connect the storage section and the functional section, and the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment.

The specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

A...Storage section B...Connecting section C...Clipboard (functional section)
D: Hanging part P: Electronic device tp: Touch panel S: Rear camera

Claims (19)

A storage case including a storage section capable of storing an electronic device having a touch panel on a front surface and an outer camera on a rear surface, and a functional section connected to the storage section via a connecting section,
The storage case is configured so that the functional section is positioned below an upper portion of the storage section, allowing the storage case to adopt a first usage posture for using the electronic device stored in the storage section. A storage case according to claim 1, configured so that the storage section is positioned below the functional section, allowing the storage case to adopt a second usage position in which the functional section is used. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is made of a flexible material. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the storage section has a window through which the user can operate the touch panel. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the storage section is capable of storing the electronic device without blocking the view of the rear camera. The storage case according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portion is arranged so as not to obstruct the field of view of the rear camera in the first use position. It is provided with a hanging part for hanging around the user's neck,
The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein the hanging portion is connected to the functional portion or the connecting portion. It is provided with a hanging part for hanging around the user's neck,
2. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging portion is connected to the connecting portion. A storage case as described in claim 8, in which the storage section and the functional section can each be suspended from the hanging section via the connecting section. A storage case as described in claim 9, wherein, in the hanging position, the height positions of the lower ends of the storage section and the functional section are substantially the same, or the lower end of the storage section is set to be higher than the lower end of the functional section. A storage case as described in claim 1, wherein the functional part is a writing board part used by the user for writing. A storage case as described in claim 11, wherein the writing board is a clipboard capable of holding paper sheets. the storage section includes a front cover portion that covers a front portion of the electronic device stored in the storage space, a rear cover portion that covers a rear portion of the electronic device, and a lower cover portion that connects lower portions of the front cover portion and the rear cover portion and covers a lower portion of the electronic device;
an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted and removed is formed between an upper portion of the front cover portion and an upper portion of the rear cover portion;
2. The storage case according to claim 1, further comprising a slip-out prevention portion for preventing the electronic device stored in the storage space from slipping out through the opening. the rear cover portion is set to a size that covers an area below the rear camera at the rear of the electronic device,
14. The storage case according to claim 13, wherein the fall-out prevention portion is bridged between an upper portion of the front cover portion and an upper portion of the rear cover portion so as not to block a field of view of the outer camera. The storage case according to claim 1, further comprising a separation prevention member that detachably connects the storage section and the functional section. the storage section includes a front cover portion that covers a front portion of the electronic device stored in the storage space, and a rear cover portion that covers a rear portion of the electronic device,
an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted and removed is formed between side edges of the front cover portion and the rear cover portion;
2. The storage case according to claim 1, further comprising a slip-out prevention portion for preventing the electronic device stored in the storage space from slipping out through the opening. The functional unit is a clipboard capable of holding paper sheets,
2. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the clipboard is provided with a pocket for storing articles. The storage case according to claim 5, wherein the storage section is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is configured so as not to obstruct the view of the rear camera. The storage case according to claim 9, wherein the orientation of the storage section in the first use orientation is inverted front-to-back and up-down relative to the orientation of the storage section in the hanging orientation.

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