JP3187455U - Waterproof case - Google Patents

Abstract

In a case that can store electronic devices such as mobile phones and smartphones, it is waterproof by preventing inundation due to submersion while maintaining visibility and operability to the electronic devices with a simple and inexpensive configuration. Provide a secured waterproof case.
A bag body 10 is formed in a bag shape by a transparent waterproof sheet member, has an opening 12 at an upper portion thereof, and stores an object to be stored therein; a chuck fastener 11 capable of closing the opening 12; A low-density floating body 15 disposed inside the bag body 10. The floating body 15 is a floating bag 15 that is integrally formed with the bag body 10 and filled with gas.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a waterproof case that ensures waterproofness by avoiding inundation due to submersion or the like for portable electronic devices such as smartphones, mobile phones, and digital cameras.

  In recent years, portable electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets have become widespread. Although these electronic devices are generally provided with a simple waterproof function, they may be covered with water or submerged when used in bathrooms or outdoors or on the beach. There are things to do.

  A waterproof case for an electronic device is provided so that the electronic device can be used even in such a situation (for example, Patent Document 1). The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a blister case formed of a transparent plastic sheet that can be folded in two and housing and holding an electronic device in a bulging recess, and a holding frame having a groove for sandwiching an outer edge of the blister case. It is a waterproof case for electronic devices provided with.

JP 2013-156336 A

  However, the waterproof case disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a specific gravity greater than that of water in a state where the electronic device is housed inside. Therefore, for example, when used in a sea bath or a pool, if it is accidentally dropped from the user's hand, it will sink in the water. Thus, even if it is stored in a waterproof case, if it sinks in water, there is a problem that water enters the case due to water pressure, and sufficient waterproofness cannot be secured.

  Moreover, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, since it is necessary to manufacture a case having a shape corresponding to the size of each electronic device model, the number of components and the manufacturing process increase, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost. There is also.

  Therefore, the present invention solves the above problems, and in a case that can store electronic devices such as mobile phones and smartphones, the visibility and operability of the electronic devices can be improved with a simple and inexpensive configuration. It aims at providing the waterproof case which can ensure waterproofness by avoiding the flooding by submergence, maintaining.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is a bag formed of a transparent waterproof sheet, having an opening at the top, and a bag body for storing an object to be stored therein, and a chuck capable of closing the opening. It has a fastener and the low-density floating body arrange | positioned inside the said bag body, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the present invention, since the zipper fastener capable of closing the opening of the bag body is provided and the low-density floating body is disposed inside the waterproof case, for example, an object to be stored such as an electronic device is provided inside. If it is in a state of being stored in the water, even if it is dropped into the water, the stored object can be floated near the water surface together with the waterproof case. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessive water pressure from being applied to the waterproof case, and it is possible to avoid water immersion due to submersion and ensure waterproofness.

  Here, the “low density floating body” may be a material having a buoyancy enough to float the waterproof case on the water surface in a state in which an object is stored therein. It may be a floating bag that is integrally formed with the body and filled with air or other gas. Also, it is made of natural products such as spongy fiber or synthetic resin such as polyurethane, and is porous with innumerable fine holes inside. A material (sponge) or a synthetic resin material (foamed polystyrene) cured by including bubbles may be used.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the waterproof sheet member is formed in a bag shape, and the object to be stored is stored inside the bag body, so that differences in size and shape can be accommodated. Therefore, the same size can be set for the objects to be stored having different sizes for each model, and by making it larger, versatility can be given, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In the present invention, since the bag is a transparent sheet member, the user can visually check the state of the stored item, and can be operated with the stored item stored therein. In the present invention, the sheet member is formed of a material that can transmit to the inner surface a change in pressure or capacitance that acts on the outer surface of the entire or a part corresponding to the non-contained object. Transparent synthetic resins such as vinyl and polyethylene can be used.

  In the above device, the floating body is preferably a floating bag formed integrally with the bag body and filled with gas. In this case, as a floating body, it can be set as the structure which carried out the thermocompression bonding of a part of bag body, and was filled with gas inside, and can reduce a number of parts and can reduce manufacturing cost.

  In the above-described device, the floating body preferably has a shape that can be fixed to the inside of the bag body while sandwiching an object to be stored. In this case, since the object to be stored can be prevented from moving inside the bag body by sandwiching the object to be stored and fixed inside the bag body, the operability can be improved.

  In the above device, the floating bodies are preferably formed in a pair so as to sandwich the object to be stored. In this case, since the object to be stored is fixed with the pair of floating bodies sandwiched between them, the stored object can be prevented from moving inside the bag body, and even if the waterproof case is dropped into water, The entire waterproof case can be stabilized and floated on the water surface, and the visibility and operability of the object to be stored can be improved while ensuring the waterproofness.

  In the above device, the floating body preferably has a U-shape that can be fitted to an object to be stored. In this case, since the floating body is formed so as to surround the object to be stored in three directions other than the opening, the object to be stored can be fixed by sandwiching the object in a U-shape. Even if the waterproof case is dropped into water, the entire waterproof case can be stabilized and floated on the surface of the water. Visibility and operability can be improved.

  In the said invention, it is preferable that the floating body is formed with the synthetic resin raw material which included the bubble and was hardened | cured. In this case, for example, since the floating body is made of a material that is buoyant, such as foamed polystyrene, the buoyancy of the entire waterproof case can be achieved only by storing the floating body inside the commercially available bag body. , The entire waterproof case can be stabilized and floated on the water surface.

  In the above invention, the floating body formed of a synthetic resin material is formed with a recess into which a protrusion connected to the object to be fitted is fitted and a slit into which a cable connected to the protrusion is inserted. preferable. In this case, since the concave part and the slit are formed in the floating body, for example, when a music playback device to which the earphone can be connected is stored as an object to be stored, a projection such as a connection terminal of the earphone is fitted into the concave part. At the same time, by inserting a cable connected to the connection terminal through the slit, it is possible to sandwich or surround the object to be stored with the floating body while the earphone is connected to the electronic device. Thus, according to the present invention, the entire waterproof case can be stabilized and floated on the water surface, and music can be listened to by connecting the earphone cable to the electronic device while maintaining waterproofness.

  In the above device, the item to be stored is an electronic device having a photographing function for optically imaging through a lens, and the bag body has a refractive index different from that of the bag body at a position corresponding to the lens portion of the electronic device. A plate-like portion is preferably formed. In this case, since a plate-like portion having a refractive index different from that of the bag body is pasted at a position corresponding to the lens of the electronic device, the electronic device such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a digital camera provided with the lens as an object to be stored When the lens is housed, the incident angle and light amount of the light to the lens portion can be made appropriate, and photographing can be properly performed while the electronic device is housed in the waterproof case.

  In addition, as a plate-shaped part here, various materials can be used as long as the material has a refractive index different from that of the bag body, and a material different from the bag body such as transparent acrylic or glass may be used. Even if it is the same quality material, it may be changed in thickness or hardness, or may be subjected to surface processing. In addition, the formation of the plate-like portion herein includes a case where a bag and a separate member are attached with an adhesive or a double-sided tape, and the case is integrally formed by thermal deformation or thermosetting. Furthermore, it is preferable to form this plate-shaped part in the location corresponding to a lens part in the front and back of a bag.

  In the above device, the object to be stored is an electronic device having a photographing function for optically imaging through a lens, and the bag body has a light transmittance lower than that of the bag body at a position corresponding to the lens portion of the electronic device. It is preferable that the plate-shaped part is formed. In this case, a plate-like portion having a light transmittance lower than that of the bag body is formed at a position corresponding to the lens portion of the electronic device, thereby preventing external light from being incident on the lens portion, and depending on the photographing function. Shooting can be prohibited. As a result, by distributing the waterproof case of the present invention, it is possible to use electronic devices in places that are easily wet, such as the sea, pools, saunas, hot springs, etc., while preventing voyeurism by shooting functions. can do.

 In addition, as a plate-shaped part here, various materials can be used as long as the material has a light transmittance lower than that of the bag body, and it may be a material different from the bag body such as colored acrylic or glass, Even if it is a material of the same quality as the bag, it may be colored or surface-treated. In addition to forming the plate-like part, in addition to attaching a separate member from the bag with an adhesive or double-sided tape, it can be formed integrally by thermal deformation or thermosetting, or when ink or dye is applied. Is also included. Furthermore, it is preferable that the plate-like portion is formed at a location corresponding to the lens portion on the front and back of the bag body.

  In the above device, the bag body is formed with a communication hole that communicates the inside and the outside with the housing portion. The communication hole is inserted into the cable, and the outer peripheral portion of the cable is shielded at the opening portion of the communication hole. It has a shield part that maintains the inner and outer airtightness, and the shield part is composed of an inner member arranged inside the bag body and an outer member arranged outside the bag body and fitted to the inner member, The inner member and the outer member are preferably fitted so as to sandwich the outer edge of the opening portion.

  According to the present invention, since the cable is inserted into the communication hole that communicates the inside and the outside, the outer peripheral portion of the cable is shielded by the shield part, and the airtightness inside and outside the communication hole is maintained. The earphone cable can be connected to the electronic device while listening to music while the electronic device having the music playback function is housed inside and maintained waterproof. In particular, according to the present invention, the shield portion is fitted so as to sandwich the outer edge of the opening portion of the communication hole by the inner member and the outer member, so that the airtightness inside and outside the communication hole can be reliably maintained. Can be secured.

  In the above device, the floating bodies are formed in a pair so as to sandwich the object to be stored, the objects to be stored are sandwiched between the pair of floating bodies and fixed inside the bag body, and a communication hole is provided between the pair of floating bodies. And a plate-like portion formed on the outer surface of the bag body are preferably arranged. In this case, the object to be stored can be sandwiched and fixed by a pair of floating bodies, the stored object can be prevented from moving inside the bag body, and even when the waterproof case is dropped into water, The entire waterproof case can be stabilized and floated on the water surface. In particular, since the communication hole through which the earphone cable can be inserted is also arranged between the pair of floating bodies, the cable can be led out of the bag body without penetrating the floating body, and the strength of the floating body can be maintained. In addition to preventing flooding when submerged, the operability of camera shooting and music playback can be further improved.

  In the said device, it is preferable that the annular hook part protrudes in the edge part by the side of the upper opening of a bag. In this case, since the annular hook portion protrudes from the bag body, for example, by inserting the neck portion of the PET bottle through the hook portion, it can be used as a promotional item. The submergence of the waterproof case can be more reliably avoided by buoyancy.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in a case that can store an electronic device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, it can be easily submerged while maintaining visibility and operability to the electronic device, Waterproofness can be secured by avoiding flooding.

It is a mimetic diagram showing the whole waterproof case composition concerning a 1st embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on 1st Embodiment from an upper surface, The figure (b) is A-A 'sectional drawing of the figure (a). It is a schematic diagram which shows the whole structure of the waterproof case which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on 2nd Embodiment from an upper surface, The figure (b) is B-B 'sectional drawing of the figure (a). It is a schematic diagram which shows the whole structure of the waterproof case which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on 3rd Embodiment from an upper surface, The figure (b) is C-C 'sectional drawing of the figure (a). (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on 4th Embodiment from an upper surface, The figure (b) is D-D 'sectional drawing of the figure (a). (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on a modification from an upper surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the usage example of the waterproof case which concerns on a modification. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on a modification from an upper surface, The same figure (b) is a perspective view which expands and shows a part of floating body.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a waterproof case according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each embodiment, the stored item is an example in which a smartphone including a touch panel monitor is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mobile phone, a digital camera, or a portable game is used. It can be used for various electronic devices such as a computer, a notebook computer, and a liquid crystal television. Moreover, in each embodiment, as shown to Fig.2 (a), the term which shows the direction of up and down, right and left on the basis when the waterproof case is seen in front is used. The vertical direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the bag body, and the left-right direction coincides with the lateral width direction of the bag body.

[First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the waterproof case according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram showing the waterproof case according to the first embodiment from the top, and FIG. These are AA 'sectional views of the same figure (a).

  First, the smart phone 2 that is an object to be stored inside the waterproof case 1 will be described. The smartphone 2 includes electronic components such as a CPU and a memory inside, and is a portable electronic device that can receive a communication service such as a call or data communication by using wireless communication while being monitored by browser software. Various functions, such as a browser function for displaying a web page on the screen 21 so that it can be browsed, a digital camera function for taking an image optically through the camera lens 22, and a music playback function for playing back music data and outputting it through speakers or earphones The function is installed.

  The smartphone 2 is formed from a resin or metal box such as a hard plastic having a thin plate shape, and a touch panel monitor 21, operation buttons 23, a camera lens 22 and the like are provided on the surface thereof. It is provided and an earphone jack is provided on its side. Although not shown, the smartphone 2 is also provided with a speaker for calling and voice reproduction. In the present embodiment, the touch panel monitor 21 is a capacitive touch panel, but may be a pressure sensitive type.

  The waterproof case 1 according to the present embodiment is a case for storing such a smartphone 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, is formed into a bag shape by a transparent sheet member, has an opening 12 at the top, and has an inside. It is comprised from the bag 10 which accommodates the smart phone 2 which is a thing to be stored.

  The bag body 10 is formed by stacking sheet members 10a and 10b and fixing the left and right ends and the lower end thereof by thermocompression bonding or the like. The sheet members 10a and 10b are formed of a synthetic resin that is flexible and waterproof or water-repellent, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, and vinyl chloride. In addition, as the material of the sheet members 10a and 10b, for example, stretched fluororesin film, amino acid polymer coating material, polyurethane microporous coating material and the like can easily pass water vapor from the inside without allowing water from the outside to pass therethrough. A waterproof and moisture permeable material that can be used can also be used.

  Further, the sheet members 10a and 10b are formed of a transparent or light-transmitting member, and the sheet member 10a, 10b or a portion corresponding to the smartphone 2 has a pressure or static force acting on the outer surface thereof. It is formed of a material that can transmit a change in electric capacity to the inner surface, and can monitor the monitor screen 21 of the smartphone 2 housed inside and can be operated from the outside.

  A chuck fastener 11 capable of closing the opening 12 is formed in the vicinity of the opening 12 formed in the upper portion of the bag body 10. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the chuck fastener 11 includes a recess 11b extending in parallel with the lateral width direction of the bag body 10 on the inner surface of one sheet member 10b, and an inner surface of the other sheet member 10a. The protrusion 10a extends in parallel with the width direction of the bag body 10 and is fitted into the recess 11b. By fitting the recess 11b and the protrusion 11a, the interior of the bag 10 is airtight. It comes to become. The chuck fastener 11 is not limited to the present embodiment, and various types of hook-and-loop fasteners can be used as long as the inside of the bag body 10 can be made airtight.

  Further, a plate-like portion 13 having a refractive index different from that of the bag body 10 is attached to the bag body 10 at a position corresponding to the camera lens 22 of the smartphone 2 on the inner surface of the sheet member 10a. In the present embodiment, the plate-like portion 13 is formed by attaching a plate-like member made of a material having a refractive index different from that of the bag body 10 such as transparent acrylic or glass. Various materials can be used for the plate-like portion 13 as long as the material has a refractive index different from that of the bag body 10, and a material different from the bag body 10 may be used. Even if it exists, you may make the thing which changed the thickness and hardness, or the thing which surface-treated. In addition, the formation of the plate-like portion 13 here includes a case in which a member separate from the bag body 10 is attached with an adhesive or a double-sided tape, or is integrally formed by thermal deformation or thermosetting. Moreover, when affixing using an adhesive agent etc., it is good also as possible to reattach with respect to the sheet | seat member 10a using removable adhesives, such as an acrylic adhesive material.

  And the waterproof case 1 which concerns on this embodiment is equipped with the low-density floating body 15 arrange | positioned inside the bag body 10. FIG. In this embodiment, the floating body 15 is a floating bag that is integrally formed with the bag body 10 below the bag body 10 and is filled with air or other gas. Such a floating body 15 is hermetically sealed by sealing the sheet members 10a and 10b across the left and right ends of the bag body 10 in parallel with the lateral width direction of the bag body 10 so that the outside air is blocked. An airtight chamber 15a which is a space is formed. Thereby, the specific gravity at the time of accommodating the smart phone 2 inside the bag body 10 becomes smaller than water, and the waterproof case 1 can be floated on the water surface.

  In the present embodiment, the floating body 15 is formed integrally with the bag body 10 to form a floating bag filled with gas. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smartphone 2 is provided inside. For example, a porous material (sponge) formed from natural products such as spongy fiber or synthetic resin such as polyurethane, with numerous fine pores inside. A configuration in which a synthetic resin material (foamed polystyrene) and the like cured including bubbles is disposed inside the bag body 10 may be employed. The gas may be, for example, air in which nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, or the like is mixed, or helium gas having a specific gravity lower than that of air may be used.

(Action / Effect)
According to the present embodiment, since the zipper fastener 11 capable of closing the opening 12 of the bag body 10 is provided and the low-density floating body 15 is disposed inside the waterproof case 1, the smartphone 2 is placed inside. If it is in the housed state, the smartphone 2 can be floated near the water surface together with the waterproof case 1 even if it is dropped into the water. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessive water pressure from being applied to the waterproof case 1, and to avoid water immersion due to submergence to ensure waterproofness. In particular, in the present embodiment, the floating body 15 is a floating bag in which a part of the bag body is thermocompression-bonded and filled with gas, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced by reducing the number of parts.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the sheet members 10a and 10b are formed in a bag shape, and the smartphone 2 is housed inside the bag body 10, so that a slight difference in size and shape is flexible. For this reason, the same size can be used for the smartphones 2 having different sizes for each model, and by making them larger, versatility can be provided, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. General versatility can be imparted and manufacturing costs can be reduced. Moreover, in this embodiment, since the bag body 10 is made of a transparent or light transmissive member, the user can view the display screen of the smartphone 2 and operate it with the objects to be stored inside. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the plate-like part 13 having a refractive index different from that of the bag body 10 is formed at a position corresponding to the camera lens 22 of the smartphone 2, when the smartphone 2 is housed inside The incident angle and the amount of light incident on the camera lens 22 can be made appropriate, and the smartphone 2 can be appropriately photographed while being stored in the waterproof case 1.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The gist of the present embodiment is to have a bag body having a configuration different from that of the floating body 15 described in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the waterproof case according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram showing the waterproof case according to the second embodiment from above, and FIG. These are BB 'sectional drawing of the figure (a). In the following embodiments, the same components as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the functions thereof are the same unless otherwise specified, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the waterproof case 1a in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of floating bodies 16 and 16 are formed at both ends of the bag body 10 so as to sandwich the smartphone 2. In this embodiment, the floating bodies 16 and 16 are float bags that are integrally formed with the bag body 10 and filled with gas, and as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, at both ends of the bag body 10. Airtight chambers 16a and 16b are formed by being shut off from the outside air and sealed.

  The airtight chambers 16 a and 16 b are fixed to the right and left sides of the bag body 10 by thermocompression bonding the pair of sheet members 10 a and 10 b from the lower end toward the upper side, and before the chuck fastener 11. 10 is formed by thermocompression bonding a pair of sheet members 10a and 10b toward the right end or the left end.

  At this time, it is assumed that the floating bodies 16 and 16 have shapes in which the lateral widths of the airtight chambers 16a and 16b are adjusted so that the smartphone 2 can be sandwiched and fixed inside the bag body. Moreover, the plate-shaped part 13 affixed on the inner surface of the bag body 10 is arrange | positioned in the location corresponding to the position of the camera lens 22 of the smart phone 2 accommodated in an inside.

(Action / Effect)
According to such this embodiment, since the floating bodies 16 and 16 are formed in a pair so as to sandwich the smartphone 2 at both ends of the bag body 10, the smartphone 2 is sandwiched and fixed by the pair of floating bodies 16 and 16. The smartphone 2 can be prevented from moving inside the bag body 10, and even if the waterproof case 1 a is dropped into water, the pair of floating bodies 16, 16 can stabilize the entire waterproof case 1 a and float on the water surface. It is possible to improve the visibility and operability of the object to be stored while further ensuring waterproofness.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The gist of the present embodiment is to have a floating body having a configuration different from the floating body described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the waterproof case according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing the waterproof case according to the third embodiment from the top, and FIG. These are CC 'sectional drawing of the same figure (a).

  The floating body 17 of the waterproof case 1b in the present embodiment is a floating bag that is formed integrally with the bag body 10 and filled with gas, and has a U-shape that can be fitted to the smartphone 2 as shown in FIG. It is characterized by being. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a pair of sheets is formed so that airtight chambers 17 a to 17 c filled with gas are formed at both ends and a lower end of the bag body 10. The members 10a and 10b are fixed to each other by thermocompression bonding or the like and integrally formed with the bag body 10. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the inner space of the hermetic chamber 17c formed on the right side, the hermetic chamber 17b formed on the left side, and the hermetic chamber 17a formed on the lower side are communicated with each other.

  Also in the present embodiment, the floating body 17 adjusts the width of the airtight chambers 17a to 17c so as to have a shape that can be fixed inside the bag body 10 with the smartphone 2 interposed therebetween. Further, the plate-like portion 13 attached to the inner surface of the bag body 10 is disposed at a location corresponding to the position of the camera lens 22 of the smartphone 2.

(Action / Effect)
According to this embodiment, since the floating body 17 has a U-shape that can be fitted to the smartphone 2 across both ends and the lower portion of the bag body 10, the smartphone 2 is sandwiched between the U-shapes. It can be fixed, and the smartphone 2 can be prevented from moving inside the bag body 10, and even when the waterproof case 1 b is dropped into water, the entire waterproof case is further stabilized and floated on the water surface. It is possible to improve the visibility and operability of the smartphone 2 while ensuring waterproofness.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The gist of the present embodiment is to provide a shield portion 31 that allows the cable connected to the smartphone 2 to communicate with the outside while maintaining the airtightness of the bag body 10. Fig.7 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows the waterproof case which concerns on 4th Embodiment from an upper surface, The figure (b) is DD 'sectional drawing of the figure (a).

  In the present embodiment, the waterproof case 1c is formed with a communication hole 19 that allows the storage portion of the bag body 10 to communicate inside and outside. The communication hole 19 protrudes downward at a part of the lower end of the bag body 10 to form a rectangular with a narrow width. When the shield portion 31 is not attached, the communication hole 19 is formed between the outside and the space inside the bag body 10. Communicate.

  A cable 32 is inserted into the communication hole 19, and a shield portion 31 that shields the outer peripheral portion of the cable 32 and maintains the inside and outside of the communication hole 19 is formed at the opening of the communication hole 19. Has been.

  In this embodiment, the shield part 31 is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and is disposed outside the bag body 10 and an inner member 31b disposed inside the bag body 10 as shown in FIG. The outer member 31a is fitted to the inner member 31b. The inner member 31b and the outer member 31a are fitted so as to sandwich the outer edge of the opening portion of the communication hole 19.

  Moreover, when the inner member 31b and the outer member 31a are fitted, the shield part 31 is formed with a through hole 34 into which the cable 32 can be inserted. A sealing member 33 (silicon-based resin, urethane-based resin, acrylic resin, or the like) that is sticky and adheres to the material to be bonded is injected into the through-hole 34 while the cable 32 is inserted. Thereby, the internal and external airtightness is maintained through the through hole 34. In addition, sheet members 10a and 10b are fixed to the lower end portion other than the communication hole 19 by thermocompression bonding or the like, and the airtightness inside the bag body 10 is maintained.

  The cable 32 inserted into the through-hole 34 is an earphone cable, and at one end thereof, a connection terminal 32a connected to the output jack of the smartphone 2 is formed, and the connection terminal 32a is connected to the bag body 10. It is arranged inside. On the other hand, the other end of the cable 32 is provided with an earphone (not shown) outside the case.

  With such a configuration, by inserting the cable 32 of the waterproof earphone into the through hole 34 of the shield part 31 and introducing the connection terminal 32a into the bag body 10 and then inserting it into the output jack of the smartphone 2 or audio device, Sound played on the device is output from the earphone.

  In this embodiment, the floating body of the waterproof case 1c is a pair of floating bodies 16 and 16 formed so as to sandwich the smartphone 2, and the smartphone 2 is sandwiched between the pair of floating bodies and fixed inside the bag body. Yes. And between the pair of floating bodies 16, 16, a communication hole 19 and a plate-like portion 13 attached to the outer surface of the bag body 10 are arranged.

(Action / Effect)
In such a waterproof case 1c according to the present embodiment, the cable 32 is inserted into the communication hole 19 that communicates the inside and outside of the bag body 10, and the outer peripheral portion of the cable 32 is shielded by the shield portion 31 and the sealing member 33. Since the airtightness of the communication hole 19 is maintained, the earphone cable 32 is connected to the smartphone 2 while the smartphone 2 having the music playback function is housed in the bag body 10 and is kept waterproof. Can listen to music. In particular, according to the present embodiment, the shield part 31 is fitted so as to sandwich the outer edge of the opening portion of the communication hole 19 by the inner member 31b and the outer member 31a. The airtightness can be maintained, and waterproofness can be secured.

  Moreover, the waterproof case 1c of this embodiment is formed with a pair of floating bodies 16 and 16 formed so as to sandwich the smartphone 2, and the communication hole 19 and the bag body 10 are provided between the pair of floating bodies 16 and 16. Since the plate-like part 13 stuck on the outer surface is arranged, the smartphone 2 can be sandwiched and fixed between the pair of floating bodies 16 and 16, and the smartphone 2 moves inside the bag body. Can be prevented, and even when the waterproof case 1c is dropped into water, the entire waterproof case 1c can be further stabilized and floated on the water surface. In particular, since the communication hole 19 through which the cable 32 of the earphone can be inserted is also disposed between the pair of floating bodies 16, 16, the cable 32 can be led out of the bag body 10 without penetrating the floating bodies 16, 16. In addition, the strength of the floating body 10 can be maintained, and it is possible to prevent flooding when submerged, and to further improve the operability of camera shooting and music playback.

[Example of change]
The description of each embodiment described above is an example of the present invention. For this reason, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made according to the design and the like as long as the technical idea of the present invention is not deviated. FIGS. 8A and 8B are schematic views showing the waterproof case according to the modified example from above, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of use of the waterproof case according to the modified example.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, an annular hooking portion 18 is formed at the end of the bag body 10 on the upper opening 12 side (the side opposite to the space sealed with the chuck fastener 11 sandwiched). May be projected. In the present embodiment, the hooking portion 18 is formed by projecting a part of the upper end of the sheet members 10a and 10b upward, and providing a through hole 18a penetrating the sheet members 10a and 10b at a substantially central portion of the projected portion. Is done. The shape and diameter of the through hole 18a can be variously changed according to the size of the waterproof case and the intended use.

  By forming such a hooking portion 18, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the neck portion 41 and the lid 42 of the PET bottle 4 can be inserted into the through-hole 18 a, so that the waterproof cases 1 d and 1 e can be used as drinking water. It can be provided to the user as a sales promotion product, and the submergence of the waterproof cases 1d and 1e can be more reliably avoided by the buoyancy of the plastic bottle 4.

  In this modified example, only one through hole 18 that penetrates each of the sheet members 10a and 10b is formed. However, for example, two through holes are formed, and a shoulder string that passes through these through holes is formed. It can also be provided or an annular strap can be inserted through the through-hole 18 to simplify the carrying of the waterproof case.

  Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, although the transparent plate-shaped part 13 was arrange | positioned, the plate-shaped part 13a of the light transmittance lower than the bag body 10 is provided in the position corresponding to the camera lens 22 of the smart phone 2, for example. It can also be attached. In this case, since the plate-like portion 13a having a light transmittance lower than that of the bag body 10 is formed at a position corresponding to the camera lens 22 of the smartphone 2, it is possible to prevent external light from being incident on the lens portion. Shooting by the shooting function can be prohibited.

  As a result, by distributing the waterproof case of the present invention, the smartphone 2 can be used in places that are easily wet, such as the sea, pools, saunas, hot springs, etc., while preventing voyeurism by the shooting function. can do. In addition, as a plate-shaped part 13a here, various materials can be used as long as it is a material having a light transmittance lower than that of the bag body 10, and as a material different from the bag body 10 such as colored acrylic or glass. Alternatively, even if the material is the same quality as that of the bag body 10, the portion may be colored or surface-treated. In addition, the plate-like portion 13a is formed by attaching a member separate from the bag body 10 with an adhesive or a double-sided tape, or forming it integrally by thermal deformation or thermosetting, or applying ink or dye. It is also included when doing.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the floating bodies 15 to 17 are integrally formed with the bag body 10 and filled with gas. However, as described above, the porous bodies 15 to 17 have innumerable fine holes. A material having a buoyancy, such as a substance (sponge) or a synthetic resin material (foamed polystyrene) that includes bubbles and is cured, may be used. FIG. 10A is a schematic view showing the waterproof case 1f according to the modified example from above, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing a part of the floating body 14 in an enlarged manner.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the waterproof case 1 f is formed with a communication hole 19 at a part of the lower end of the bag body 10 as shown in FIG. In the portion, a shield portion 31 is formed to maintain the airtightness inside and outside the communication hole 19. Further, the cable 32 is inserted into the through-hole 34 of the shield part 31 and the sealing member 33 is injected so that the inside and outside of the bag body 10 are airtight.

  On the other hand, a substantially U-shaped floating body 14 is accommodated inside the bag body 10 so as to surround both the left and right sides and the lower side of the smartphone 2. The floating body 14 is made of a synthetic resin material such as foamed polystyrene, which is cured by including bubbles. And in the floating body 14, the recessed part 141 connected to the smart phone 2 in the position corresponding to the output jack of the smart phone 2, and the connection terminal 32a used as a projection part are fitted, and the cable 32 connected with the connection terminal 32a. A slit 142 to be inserted is formed.

  In this modification, an output jack is formed below the smartphone 2, and a recess 141 and a slit 142 are formed in the lower part of the floating body 14. The concave portion 141 is formed in an inner portion of the substantially U-shaped floating body 14, and a slit 142 communicating with a part of the concave portion 141 is provided in the outer portion.

  The recess 141 is wide so that the connection terminal 32a is disposed, and has a shape that is hollow so that a hollow is formed from the front surface to the back surface of the floating body 14. On the other hand, the slit 142 is for inserting a linear cable, and has a narrow slit shape extending from one surface of the floating body 14 to a substantially central portion. Keeping the molding. A cylindrical portion 143 having a circular cross section is formed at the bottom of the slit 142 so as to match the cross sectional shape of the cable 32.

  According to such a modified example, the floating body 14 is made of a foamed polystyrene having a buoyancy that is a material different from that of the bag body 10, and thus the floating body 14 is stored inside the commercially available bag body 10. In this way, the entire waterproof case 1f can be given buoyancy, and the entire waterproof case 1f can be stabilized and floated on the water surface.

  Furthermore, according to this modification, the floating body 14 is formed with the recess 141 into which the connection terminal 23a connected to the smartphone 2 is fitted, and the slit 142 into which the cable 32 connected to the connection terminal 32a is inserted. Therefore, in a state where the earphone is connected to the smartphone 2 having the output jack, the smartphone 2 can be surrounded and fixed from the three directions by the floating body 14. Thus, according to the present modification, the entire waterproof case 1f can be stabilized and floated on the water surface, and music can be listened to by connecting the earphone cable to the smartphone 2 while maintaining waterproofness.

  In this modification, the positions of the recess 141 and the slit 142 and the position of the communication hole 19 are formed on the same axis as the connection terminal 32a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the recess 141 And the slit 142 may be formed corresponding to the position of the output jack, and the positions of the recess 141 and the slit 142 and the position of the communication hole 19 can be changed. Furthermore, the size of the waterproof case according to each embodiment is arbitrary, and the shape thereof can be arbitrarily changed, for example, the width of the bag body 10 is longer than the vertical width.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f ... Waterproof case 2 ... Smartphone 4 ... PET bottle 10 ... Bag body 10a, 10b ... Sheet member 11 ... Chuck fastener 11a ... Convex part 11b ... Concave part 12 ... Opening 13, 13a ... Plate-like part 14, 15, 16, 17 ... Floating body 15a, 16a, 16b, 17a-17c ... Airtight chamber 18 ... Hook 18a ... Through hole 19 ... Communication hole 21 ... Monitor screen 22 ... Camera lens 23 ... Operation button 31 ... Sealing member 32 ... Cable 32a ... Connection terminal 33 ... Sealing member 34 ... Through hole 41 ... Neck part 42 ... Lid 141 ... Recess 142 ... Slit 143 ... Cylindrical part

Claims (12)

A bag body formed of a transparent waterproof sheet, having an opening at the top, and storing a storage object therein;
A chuck fastener capable of closing the opening;
A waterproof case having a low-density floating body disposed inside the bag.   The waterproof case according to claim 1, wherein the floating body is a floating bag formed integrally with the bag body and filled with a gas.   The waterproof case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the floating body has a shape that can be fixed inside the bag while sandwiching the object to be stored.   The waterproof case according to claim 3, wherein the floating body is formed in a pair so as to sandwich the storage object.   The waterproof case according to claim 3, wherein the floating body has a U-shape that can be fitted to the object to be stored.   The waterproof case according to claim 1, wherein the floating body is made of a synthetic resin material that includes bubbles and is cured.   The floating body formed of the synthetic resin material is formed with a recess into which a projection connected to the stored object is fitted, and a slit into which a cable coupled to the projection is inserted. The waterproof case according to claim 6.   The to-be-contained item is an electronic device having a photographing function for optically imaging through a lens, and the bag body has a refractive index different from that of the bag body at a position corresponding to the lens portion of the electronic device. The waterproof case according to claim 1, wherein a plate-like portion is formed.   The storage object is an electronic device having a photographing function for optically imaging through a lens, and the bag body has a light transmission lower than that of the bag body at a position corresponding to the lens portion of the electronic device. The waterproof case according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a plate-like portion having a rate is formed. The bag body is formed with a communication hole for communicating the inside and the outside with the storage portion,
The communication hole has a shield part that shields the outer peripheral part of the cable at the opening part of the communication hole and maintains airtightness inside and outside of the communication hole, while the cable is inserted therethrough.
The shield part includes an inner member disposed inside the bag body and an outer member disposed on the outer side of the bag body and fitted to the inner member. The waterproof case according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof case is fitted so as to sandwich an outer edge of the opening portion. The floating body is formed in a pair so as to sandwich the object to be stored, and is sandwiched between the pair of floating bodies and fixed inside the bag body.
The waterproof case according to claim 10, wherein the communication hole and a plate-like portion formed on the outer surface of the bag are arranged between the pair of floating bodies.   The waterproof case according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein an annular hook portion projects from an end portion of the bag body on the upper opening side.