JP3206818U - Cover for smartphone - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a smartphone cover capable of enjoying a character or its expression and having impact resistance. A cover (10) that covers four corners (5) and four side surfaces (4) of a smartphone (1) is provided. This cover has a character drawing section 20 protruding from each corner so as to secure a space 28 for drawing the character 25 at each of the four corners. In at least one of the four character drawing portions, different characters or differently expressed characters are displayed forward and backward, respectively. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a cover that covers the four corners and side surfaces of a smartphone.

  Patent Document 1 describes providing a case of a portable terminal having a buffer function. For this reason, the invention of Patent Document 1 relates to a case of a portable terminal having a buffering function. The buffer case is coupled to the back of the main case that wraps the portable terminal. This is a structure in which a decorative member is attached to the part, so that the impact force applied from the outside can be effectively dispersed to protect the precision parts inside the mobile terminal, and the back of the case is effectively It is intended to provide a case of a portable terminal having a buffer function that can stimulate the collection and purchase desires of consumers by utilizing them aesthetically.

JP 2012-227905 A

  A smartphone cover having an impact resistance function that allows a variety of characters or their expressions to be enjoyed with a single cover is provided.

  One aspect of the present invention is a cover that covers the four corners and the four sides of the smartphone. This cover has a character drawing section protruding from each corner so as to secure a space for drawing the character at each of the four corners.

  This cover can display a character on each of the character drawing sections covering the four corners of the smartphone. Therefore, at least four different characters, or different expressions and expressions of the same character can be enjoyed in independent places with one cover. Furthermore, since each character drawing unit is formed in a corner where the smartphone is most susceptible to shock (impact), this character drawing unit also functions as a shock absorber (shock absorber, shock buffer) for the smartphone. Fulfill. Therefore, it is possible to provide a smartphone cover that can be enjoyed with various characters and expressions while being practical.

  In at least one of the four character drawing portions of the cover, different characters or differently expressed characters may be displayed in front and rear (front and back). When attached to a smartphone, different characters or the same character can be enjoyed in different designs on the front (front side) and rear (back side) of the smartphone. Moreover, since the character is drawn ahead and behind the smartphone, the character on the back side can be appealed to friends or the surroundings even while the smartphone is being used. In addition, the front and rear characters make it easy to recognize one's own smartphone relative to another person's smartphone from either side of the smartphone.

  In addition, a character may be displayed on the character drawing unit so as to face the diagonal direction. When the cover is attached to the smartphone, each character displayed in the corner faces the center of the smartphone, so you can rotate and use the smartphone or use it in any direction, or attach the cover to the smartphone in any direction. The direction of the character is not unnatural, and you can enjoy the expression of the character.

  The character drawing unit may be thicker than a portion covering the four side surfaces. Since the smartphone can be supported by the character drawing sections at the four corners when the cover is attached to the smartphone, the front and back (front and back) surfaces, particularly the display surface, of the smartphone can be protected. The character drawing unit may have a diagonal direction longer than the thickness. When dropped, the corner portion of the smartphone can be protected by the character drawing portion projecting diagonally from the corner portion, and the character drawing portion can provide a cover that increases impact resistance. In addition, since the character drawing surface of the character drawing unit can be enlarged, the character can be displayed with more emphasis.

  The portion covering the four side surfaces of the cover is stretchable to connect the character drawing portions at the four corners, and may include two string-like portions covering the edges of the four side surfaces. Since the part covering the sides of the four sides expands and contracts, a cover that can be used for a plurality of smartphones of different sizes can be provided. Also, when the cover is attached to the smartphone, a switch on the side of the smartphone, a speaker, an earphone jack, etc. appear between the two string-shaped parts, so you can enjoy the character without sacrificing the operability of the smartphone It is possible to provide a cover that can reduce the impact caused by dropping. Furthermore, since it can be used for a plurality of smartphones of different sizes, the manufacturing cost of the cover can be reduced, and it is possible to respond to the demand for replacement by purchase of smartphones of different sizes, thereby providing a convenient cover as a souvenir or gift.

It is the perspective view which shows schematic structure of a cover, FIG. 1 (a) is the figure which looked at the front side from the downward direction, FIG.1 (b) is the figure which looked at the back side from the upward direction. The perspective view which shows the structure of the cover attached to the smart phone. It is a top view which shows the structure of the cover attached to the smart phone, Drawing 3 (a) is a figure seen from the surface side of a smart phone, and Drawing 3 (b) is a figure seen from the back side.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a cover attached to a smartphone. FIG. 1A shows a state where the front 1f side (the front surface side of the smartphone) is viewed from the lower direction 12 of the cover 10, and FIG. 1B illustrates the rear 1b side (the back side of the smartphone) viewed from the upper direction 11. It shows the state. The cover 10 is for protecting the smartphone 1 shown in FIG. 2, for example, the smartphone 1 attached so as to cover the four corners 5 and the four sides 4 of an Apple smartphone (registered trademark “iPhone”). Cover (case, bumper case) 10. The smartphone 1 to which the cover 10 is attached is not limited to an Apple smartphone.

  The cover 10 has a character drawing section 20 that protrudes from each corner 5 so as to secure a space 28 for drawing the character 25 at each of the four corners 5 of the smartphone 1. Further, the cover 10 has a portion (connecting portion, connecting portion) 30 that connects (connects) each of the character drawing portions 20 arranged at the four corners 5 and mainly covers the four side surfaces 4 of the smartphone 1. For this reason, by connecting the character drawing units 21, 22, 23, and 24 arranged in the four corners 5 with the four connection units 31, 32, 33, and 34, respectively, the four corners 5 and four sides of the smartphone 1 are connected. The cover which covers the side surface 4 is comprised. The character drawing unit 20 and the connection unit 30 are integrally formed of silicon resin.

  Each character drawing unit 21 to 24 of the character drawing unit 20 is configured to cover each corner 5 of the smartphone 1, and has a size d in a diagonal direction (a direction horizontal to the surface 2 of the smartphone 1) than the thickness t. Is long (large) and has a spherical shape (ellipsoidal shape) crushed in the front-rear direction 1f and 1b. For this reason, the space (area, area | region) 28 which draws the character 25 on front side (front) 1f and back side (back) 1b can be expanded. Furthermore, the character drawing unit 20 is configured to be thicker than the connection unit (portion covering the four side surfaces) 30.

  In the four-way character drawing unit 20, the character 25 may be displayed only in one character drawing unit 20, but the characters 25 are arranged in two or more character drawing units 20, for example, all the character drawing units 21 to 24. By doing so, it is possible to enjoy the various characters 25 or the expression of the various characters 25. Furthermore, at least one of the four character drawing units 20 displays different characters 25 or differently expressed characters 25 on the front 1 f and the rear 1 b of the smartphone 1. In FIG. 1, different characters 25 are drawn on both sides (front 1f and rear 1b) of the character drawing sections 21 and 23, respectively. The number of the character drawing units 20 on which the character 25 is displayed on the rear 1b side may be one, or may be three or all four.

  Furthermore, characters 25 are displayed on the character drawing section 20 so as to face the respective diagonal directions 26. In FIG. 1, the four characters 25 are displayed so as to face the center C direction, but they may face outward opposite to the center C or face the adjacent connecting portions 30. Good.

  A cutout portion 27 is provided along the shape of the lens 9 (see FIG. 3) of the smartphone 1 on the rear 1b side of the character drawing portion 22 among the four character drawing portions 21 to 24. By providing the cutout portion 27, the character drawing portion 22 is unlikely to obstruct photographing.

  The connection parts 31 to 34 of the connection part 30 respectively connect the character drawing parts 21 to 24 of the four corners 5 to cover (cover) the edges of both long sides of the four side faces 4 of the smartphone 1. Two string-like portions 37 and 38 and an elongated opening (gap portion) 35 formed between the string-like portions 37 and 38 and extending in the long side direction of the side surface 4 are included. Since the cover 10 is formed of silicon resin (silicon rubber, silicon rubber), the connecting portion 30 is stretchable due to the shape of the two string-like portions 37 and 38 and the opening 35 therebetween, When the smartphone 1 is operated or carried, the smartphone 1 also functions as an anti-slip.

  In FIG. 2, the structure of the cover 10 attached to the smart phone 1 is shown by the perspective view which looked at the surface 2 side from the downward side 12 of the smart phone 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the configuration of the cover 10 attached to the smartphone 1. FIG. 3A shows a state seen from the front surface 2 side of the smartphone 1, and FIG. 3B shows a state seen from the back surface 3 side. In a state where the cover 10 is not attached to the smartphone 1, the cover 10 is smaller in size than the outer shape of the smartphone 1 and has a compact shape. However, the cover 10 is made of recon resin (silicone rubber) and further utilizes the stretchability of the connection part 30 to make a plurality of different sizes of smartphones 1 (for example, iPhone (registered trademark) 5s, 6s, 6sPlus 3 size) can be used.

  Characters 25 such as anime, manga, and games are drawn in the spaces 28 of the four character drawing units 21 to 24 arranged at the four corners 5 of the smartphone 1. By drawing different characters 25 on each of the four character drawing units 21 to 24 or displaying different facial expressions, different expressions, and different parts of the same character 25, at least four characters (character designs) 25 are displayed. Each can be enjoyed independently. Furthermore, by displaying different characters 25 on the front and rear (front side 1f and back side 1b) of the smartphone 1 or drawing the characters 25 having different expressions, the user can enjoy the character 25 in front 1f while operating the smartphone 1, etc. The character 25 on the back side 1b can be shown to a friend or the surroundings, or appealed. Moreover, by displaying the character 25 on the front 1f and the back 1b, it is easy to recognize the user's smartphone 1 with respect to another person's smartphone from either side of the smartphone 1.

  Furthermore, since the character 25 displayed on the character drawing unit 20 is displayed so as to face each diagonal direction 26, when the cover 10 is attached to the smartphone 1, the character 25 is displayed on the corner 5 of the smartphone 1. The character 25 faces the center C direction of the smartphone 1. Therefore, even if the smartphone 1 is rotated and used or operated, the orientation of the character 25 does not become unnatural, and the user can enjoy the design of the character 25 regardless of which direction and orientation the smartphone 1 is used. be able to. Furthermore, since the character 25 is configured to face the diagonal direction 26 of the smartphone 1, the cover 10 can be oriented in any direction (vertical and front-rear direction) while maintaining the natural direction of the character 25. Can be attached to the smartphone 1.

  The character 25 drawn on the character drawing unit 20 is integrally formed in three dimensions so as to slightly protrude from the character drawing unit 20. Therefore, the character 25 can be further emphasized and expressed, and the design of the character 25 that has popped out can be touched and enjoyed. Even if the character 25 is three-dimensionally represented, the character drawing unit 20 is arranged at the corner 5 of the smartphone 1, so that it is unlikely to become an obstacle to the operation of the smartphone 1 and the impact resistance can be further improved.

  Moreover, since the character drawing part 20 for displaying the character 25 is comprised so that it may protrude from the smart phone 1, and since it is thicker than the connection part 30, when the cover 10 is mounted | worn with the smart phone 1, four character drawing parts The smartphone 1 can be supported by 21 to 24. Therefore, when the smartphone 1 is placed on a table or the like, it is possible to prevent the front and rear surfaces 2 and 3 of the smartphone 1, particularly the surface (display surface) 2 from being scratched or soiled. The character drawing unit 20 also functions as an anti-slip when the smartphone 1 is stood and used. Furthermore, since the four character drawing units 21 to 24 are formed (arranged) in the corner 5 where the impact on the smartphone 1 is easily applied, the character drawing unit 20 also functions as a shock absorber (impact buffer).

  Furthermore, since the character drawing unit 20 is configured so that the size d in the diagonal direction is longer than the thickness t, the corner 5 of the smartphone 1 that is easily damaged even if the smartphone 1 is dropped or knocked down. The portion can be protected by the character drawing unit 20 projecting from the corner 5 in the diagonal direction 26, and the character drawing unit 20 can provide the cover 10 that further increases the impact resistance. Furthermore, since the space 28 for displaying the character 25 can be enlarged (expanded), the design of the character 25 can be emphasized more greatly. Further, by increasing the size d in the diagonal direction 26, the stability when the smartphone 1 is placed on a table or the like is high. On the other hand, by suppressing the thickness t of the character drawing unit 20 that is configured to protrude from the smartphone 1 and tends to be thick, it is difficult to interfere with the operation and handling of the smartphone 1.

  Further, when the smartphone 1 is placed on a desk or the like by changing the size of the character drawing units 21 to 24, for example, by making the size of the character drawing units 21 and 23 larger than the size of the character drawing units 22 and 24 You can also enjoy unbalance. Even in that case, the character drawing unit 20 is connected only by the two string-like portions 37 and 38 of the connection unit 30, so that the mounting angle of the character drawing unit 20 has a degree of freedom, such as on a desk. Can be placed stably.

  Each connection part 31-34 of the connection part 30 is between two string-like parts 37 and 38 that cover the edges of both long sides of the four side surfaces 4 of the smartphone 1 and the string-like parts 37 and 38. And an elongated opening 35 extending in the longitudinal direction near the center of the side surface 4. For this reason, when the cover 10 is attached to the smartphone 1, the edge (end) of the side surface 4 of the smartphone 1 that is easily damaged can be protected by the string-like portions 37 and 38. Further, via the opening 35 formed between the two string-like portions 37 and 38, the switches 6 and the like disposed on the side surface 4 of the smartphone 1 are operated, and the connectors 7a and 7b are accessed. Sound from the speaker 8 or the microphone, and the sound can be taken in. An opening 36 for the earphone jack 7b is provided at the end of the opening 35 provided in the connecting portion 33 between the character drawing portion 24 and the earphone which tends to be frequently used can be inserted and removed more smoothly. You can do it. Therefore, the cover 10 can enjoy the character 25 without sacrificing the operability of the smartphone 1 and can reduce the impact (damage) on the smartphone 1.

  Furthermore, since the connection part 30 has elasticity and the opening part 35 of the connection part 30 is extended to the character drawing part 20 of both ends, respectively, regardless of the size of the smart phone 1, the switch 6 etc. are connected via the opening part 35. The cover 10 can be used for the smartphone 1 that can be operated and has a different position such as the switch 6. Therefore, the single cover 10 can be used for a plurality of different smartphones 1 of different sizes or of a plurality of types. For this reason, the manufacturing cost of the cover 10 can be suppressed, it can respond to the replacement demand for the smartphone 1 having a different size, and a convenient and economical cover can be provided as a souvenir or a present.

  Furthermore, since the cover 10 is configured to cover mainly the corner 5 and the side surface 4 of the smartphone 1 that requires impact resistance, the cover 25 can reduce the impact caused by dropping or the like, and the character 25 displayed on the character drawing unit 20. Can be emphasized and appealed, and the appearance of the smartphone 1 that can be visually recognized from between the covers 10 can also be enjoyed.

  In the above description, the shape of the character drawing unit 20 is an ellipsoidal shape, but may be a spherical shape, a tetrahedron, a hexahedron, or the like, and may be a shape along the outer shape of the character 25, an ear, a corner, or a tail. The shape etc. which extended etc. may be sufficient. Furthermore, you may make it a different shape for every character drawing parts 21-24. Further, the character 25 displayed on the character drawing unit 20 may not be three-dimensional, and may be a printed type or a type that can be changed with a sticker. You can create original covers and enjoy a variety of character designs.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above, the character 25 displayed on the character drawing unit 20 may be a person, a loose character, an animal, a plant, a vehicle, or the like.

  The two string-like portions 37 and 38 of the connecting portion 30 may not be linear, but may be easily gripped, or may be uneven so as not to slip. Further, hands, feet, wings, and the like may be extended in accordance with the character 25 of the character drawing unit 20, and patterns, characters, and characters may be displayed on the connection unit 30. The connection 30 can also be used to hang the strap.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Smartphone 10 Cover 20 Character drawing part, 25 Character 30 The part (connection part) which covers the side of all sides

Claims (7)

A cover that covers the four corners and sides of the smartphone,
The cover which has the character drawing part which protruded from each corner so that the space which draws a character may be ensured in each of the said four corners. In claim 1,
A cover in which at least one of the four-way character drawing sections displays different characters or differently expressed characters in front and rear, respectively. In claim 1 or 2,
The cover on which the character is displayed on the character drawing unit so as to face diagonally. In any of claims 1 to 3,
The character drawing section is a cover that is thicker than a portion covering the four sides. In claim 4,
The character drawing section is a cover whose diagonal direction is longer than the thickness. In any of claims 1 to 5,
The cover that covers the four side surfaces includes two string-like portions that are stretchable to connect the character drawing portions of the four corners and cover the edges of the four side surfaces. In claim 6,
The cover is a cover that can be attached to multiple smartphones of different sizes.

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