JP4443261B2

JP4443261B2 - Portable electronic devices

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Publication number: JP4443261B2
Application number: JP2004054161A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 賢亮小西
Original assignee: Kyocera Corp
Current assignee: Kyocera Corp
Priority date: 2004-02-27
Filing date: 2004-02-27
Publication date: 2010-03-31
Anticipated expiration: 2024-02-27
Also published as: JP2005242865A

Description

本発明は、携帯電話機等の携帯型電子機器に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a portable electronic device such as a cellular phone.

従来、携帯電話機においては、内蔵電池の充電、他の電子機器との通信、イヤホンの接続等のために、外部接続端子を接続するためのコネクターがキャビネットに内蔵されている。そして、キャビネットには、前記コネクターを露出させるための開口が開設され、該開口は合成樹脂製のカバーによって覆われている(特許文献１参照)。 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a cellular phone, a connector for connecting an external connection terminal is built in a cabinet for charging a built-in battery, communicating with another electronic device, connecting an earphone, and the like. An opening for exposing the connector is opened in the cabinet, and the opening is covered with a synthetic resin cover (see Patent Document 1).

図８は、上述の如きカバー(８)のキャビネット(９)に対する取り付け構造を示している。図示の如く、カバー(８)は、帯板状の本体(81)と、該本体(81)の一方の端部に突設された軸部(82)と、該軸部(82)の先端部に突設された鍔部(83)とを具えている。一方、キャビネット(９)には、カバー(８)の本体(81)を収容するための凹部(91)と、カバー(８)の軸部(82)が貫通する軸受け孔(92)とが形成されている。
前記コネクターに外部接続端子を接続する際には、図８に鎖線で示す様に、カバー(８)の本体(81)を弾性変形させて前記開口を露出させる。
特開２００１−２１０９７２号公報［H05K5/03］ FIG. 8 shows a structure for attaching the cover (8) to the cabinet (9) as described above. As shown in the figure, the cover (8) includes a band plate-shaped main body (81), a shaft portion (82) projecting from one end of the main body (81), and a tip of the shaft portion (82). It has a collar part (83) projecting from the part. On the other hand, the cabinet (9) is formed with a recess (91) for accommodating the body (81) of the cover (8) and a bearing hole (92) through which the shaft (82) of the cover (8) passes. Has been.
When connecting an external connection terminal to the connector, as shown by a chain line in FIG. 8, the body (81) of the cover (8) is elastically deformed to expose the opening.
JP 2001-210972 A [H05K5 / 03]

しかしながら、カバー(８)の本体(81)は弾性変形に伴って弾性復帰力を発揮するので、コネクターに外部接続端子を接続する作業においては、カバー(８)の本体(81)を弾性復帰力に抗して弾性変形させた状態に保持する必要があり、そのために一方の手が塞がれることなる。従って、コネクターに外部接続端子を接続する作業が困難となる問題があった。
カバー(８)を軸部(82)を中心として回転させれば、カバー(８)から手を離してもキャビネット(９)の開口は露出したままになるが、大きな弾性変形に伴う無理な力の作用によって、カバー(８)の軸部(82)や鍔部(83)が損傷する虞がある。 However, since the body (81) of the cover (8) exhibits an elastic return force in accordance with the elastic deformation, the work (81) of the cover (8) is elastically returned in the operation of connecting the external connection terminal to the connector. It is necessary to hold the elastically deformed state against this, and one hand is closed for that purpose. Therefore, there has been a problem that it is difficult to connect the external connection terminal to the connector.
If the cover (8) is rotated around the shaft part (82), the opening of the cabinet (9) will remain exposed even if the hand is removed from the cover (8). As a result, the shaft portion (82) and the collar portion (83) of the cover (8) may be damaged.

そこで本発明の目的は、キャビネットに内蔵されたコネクターを露出させるための開口にカバーが取り付けられている携帯型電子機器において、前記コネクターに外部接続端子を接続する作業が容易であり、然も前記開口を露出させたときにカバーに無理な力が作用することのないカバー構造を提供することである。 Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to easily connect an external connection terminal to the connector in a portable electronic device in which a cover is attached to an opening for exposing the connector built in the cabinet. To provide a cover structure in which an excessive force does not act on the cover when the opening is exposed.

本発明に係る携帯型電子機器においては、キャビネット(１)に開設された開口(15)の奥部に、外部接続端子(６)を接続するためのコネクター(12)が配備され、該開口(15)を覆ってカバー(５)が取り付けられている。
前記カバー(５)は、帯板状の本体(51)と、該本体(51)の一方の端部に突設された軸部(52)と、該軸部(52)の先端部に突設された鍔部(53)とを具えている。一方、前記キャビネット(１)には、前記カバー(５)の本体(51)を収容するための凹部(13)が形成されると共に、前記カバー(５)の軸部(52)が回転可能且つ軸方向の移動が可能に貫通する軸受け孔(14)が開設されている。 In the portable electronic device according to the present invention, a connector (12) for connecting the external connection terminal (6) is provided at the back of the opening (15) opened in the cabinet (1). A cover (5) is attached to cover 15).
The cover (5) includes a band plate-shaped main body (51), a shaft portion (52) protruding from one end portion of the main body (51), and a tip portion of the shaft portion (52). It is provided with a buttock (53) provided. On the other hand, the cabinet (1) is formed with a recess (13) for accommodating the main body (51) of the cover (5), and the shaft (52) of the cover (5) is rotatable. A bearing hole (14) penetrating in the axial direction is opened.

上記本発明の携帯型電子機器において、前記カバー(５)は、本体(51)がキャビネット(１)の凹部(13)に収容された第１姿勢と、該第１姿勢から本体(51)が軸部(52)の軸方向に移動してキャビネット(１)の凹部(13)から脱出した第２姿勢と、該第２姿勢から本体(51)が軸部(52)を中心に回転して前記開口(15)を露出せしめる第３姿勢とをとることが出来る。 In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the cover (5) includes a first posture in which the main body (51) is accommodated in the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the main body (51) from the first posture. A second posture that moves in the axial direction of the shaft portion (52) and escapes from the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the main body (51) rotates around the shaft portion (52) from the second posture. A third posture in which the opening (15) is exposed can be taken.

キャビネット(１)のコネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する必要のないときは、カバー(５)の本体(51)をキャビネット(１)の凹部(13)に収容した第１姿勢が設定される。これによって、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)がカバー(５)の本体(51)によって塞がれ、異物の侵入が防止される。
コネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する際には、先ずカバー(５)をキャビネット(１)から離間する方向に引っ張る。これによって、カバー(５)の軸部(52)がキャビネット(１)の軸受け孔(14)を軸方向に移動して、本体(51)が凹部(13)から脱出し、第２姿勢が設定される。これによってカバー(５)は回転自由となる。 When it is not necessary to connect the external connection terminal (6) to the connector (12) of the cabinet (1), the first posture in which the main body (51) of the cover (5) is accommodated in the recess (13) of the cabinet (1). Is set. As a result, the opening (15) of the cabinet (1) is blocked by the main body (51) of the cover (5), and foreign matter is prevented from entering.
When connecting the external connection terminal (6) to the connector (12), the cover (5) is first pulled away from the cabinet (1). As a result, the shaft portion (52) of the cover (5) moves in the axial direction through the bearing hole (14) of the cabinet (1), the main body (51) comes out of the recess (13), and the second posture is set. Is done. As a result, the cover (5) is free to rotate.

そこで、カバー(５)の軸部(52)を中心として本体(51)を約９０度回転させる。これによって第３姿勢が設定され、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)が露出する。この状態は、カバー(５)から手を離しても維持される。
この状態で、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)を通じて、その奥部に位置するコネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する。このとき、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)は開いたままであるので、接続作業は容易である。 Therefore, the main body (51) is rotated about 90 degrees around the shaft (52) of the cover (5). As a result, the third posture is set, and the opening (15) of the cabinet (1) is exposed. This state is maintained even when the hand is removed from the cover (5).
In this state, the external connection terminal (6) is connected to the connector (12) located in the back through the opening (15) of the cabinet (1). At this time, since the opening (15) of the cabinet (1) remains open, the connection work is easy.

具体的構成において、前記カバー(５)は合成樹脂製であって、軸部(52)には、前記第１姿勢にてキャビネット(１)の内面に係合すべき突片(54)が形成されている。
該具体的構成によれば、カバー(５)を第１姿勢に設定したとき、カバー(５)の突片(54)がキャビネット(１)の内面に係合して、カバー(５)は第１姿勢に軟係止される。 In a specific configuration, the cover (5) is made of synthetic resin, and a projecting piece (54) to be engaged with the inner surface of the cabinet (1) in the first posture is formed on the shaft portion (52). Has been.
According to this specific configuration, when the cover (5) is set to the first position, the protrusion (54) of the cover (5) engages with the inner surface of the cabinet (1), and the cover (5) Softly locked in one position.

更に具体的な構成において、キャビネット(１)は直方体状を呈し、その１つの端面に前記開口(15)が開設され、該端面の一端に通信用のアンテナ(４)が突設され、キャビネット(１)のコネクター(12)に接続された外部接続端子(６)は、該端面の他端とアンテナ(４)の先端とが床面(10)に接触した状態で該端面と床面(10)の間に収容可能な外形を有している。
該具体的構成によれば、キャビネット(１)を誤って床面(10)に落下させたとき、キャビネット(１)の前記端面の他端とアンテナ(４)の先端とが床面(10)に衝突したとしても、外部接続端子(６)が床面(10)に直接に衝突することはないので、コネクター(12)に大きな力が作用することはなく、これによってコネクター(12)の損傷が防止される。 In a more specific configuration, the cabinet (1) has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the opening (15) is opened at one end face thereof, and a communication antenna (4) is projected from one end of the end face. The external connection terminal (6) connected to the connector (12) of 1) has the other end of the end face and the tip of the antenna (4) in contact with the floor (10). ).
According to the specific configuration, when the cabinet (1) is accidentally dropped on the floor (10), the other end of the end face of the cabinet (1) and the tip of the antenna (4) are connected to the floor (10). The external connection terminal (6) does not directly collide with the floor surface (10) even if it collides with the connector (12), so that a large force does not act on the connector (12), thereby damaging the connector (12). Is prevented.

本発明に係る携帯型電子機器によれば、コネクターに外部接続端子を接続する作業が容易となり、然も接続作業の際にカバーに無理な力が作用することはない。 According to the portable electronic device of the present invention, it is easy to connect the external connection terminal to the connector, and an excessive force does not act on the cover during the connection work.

以下、本発明を折り畳み式携帯電話機に実施した形態につき、図面に沿って具体的に説明する。
本発明に係る折り畳み式携帯電話機は、図１に示す如く、操作キーが配備された本体キャビネット(１)とディスプレイが配備された蓋体キャビネット(２)とをヒンジ機構(３)によって開閉可能に連結して構成され、本体キャビネット(１)のヒンジ機構(３)側の端面には、その一端にアンテナ(４)が突設されている。 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention applied to a foldable mobile phone will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the folding cellular phone according to the present invention can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (3) between a main body cabinet (1) provided with operation keys and a lid cabinet (2) provided with a display. An antenna (4) is projected from one end of the end face of the main body cabinet (1) on the hinge mechanism (3) side.

又、図２に示す如く、本体キャビネット(１)の前記端面には、開口(15)が開設され、該開口(15)の奥部に、コネクター(12)が配備されており、該開口(15)は合成樹脂製のカバー(５)によって開閉可能となっている。
本体キャビネット(１)のコネクター(12)には、図３に示す如く、イヤホンケーブル(61)が繋がった外部接続端子(６)を接続することが可能である。 In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, an opening (15) is formed in the end face of the main body cabinet (1), and a connector (12) is provided at the back of the opening (15). 15) can be opened and closed by a synthetic resin cover (5).
As shown in FIG. 3, an external connection terminal (6) connected to an earphone cable (61) can be connected to the connector (12) of the main body cabinet (1).

前記カバー(５)は、図５及び図６に示す如く、帯板状の本体(51)と、該本体(51)の長手方向の一方の端部に突設された軸部(52)と、該軸部(52)の先端部に突設された円盤状の鍔部(53)とから構成され、軸部(52)の外周面には、軸部(52)の軸向の中間位置に、鍔部(53)よりは突出量の小さな突片(54)が形成されている。 As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the cover (5) includes a band plate-shaped main body (51) and a shaft portion (52) projecting from one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the main body (51). A disc-shaped flange (53) projecting from the tip of the shaft (52), and the outer peripheral surface of the shaft (52) has an intermediate position in the axial direction of the shaft (52). In addition, a protruding piece (54) having a protruding amount smaller than that of the flange portion (53) is formed.

一方、本体キャビネット(１)には、図７(ａ)(ｂ)に示す如く、カバー(５)の本体(51)を収容するための凹部(91)が形成されると共に、カバー(５)の軸部(52)が回転可能且つ軸方向の移動が可能に貫通する軸受け孔(14)が開設されている。尚、カバー(５)の軸部(52)は、本体キャビネット(１)の厚さよりも僅かに大きな長さを有している。
これによって、カバー(５)は、図７(ａ)の如く本体(51)が本体キャビネット(１)の凹部(13)に収容された第１姿勢と、図７(ｂ)の如く第１姿勢から本体(51)が軸部(52)の軸方向に移動して本体キャビネット(１)の凹部(13)から脱出した第２姿勢と、該第２姿勢から本体(51)が軸部(52)を中心に９０度回転して図２に如く開口(15)を露出せしめた第３姿勢とをとることが出来る。 On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the main body cabinet (1) is formed with a recess (91) for accommodating the main body (51) of the cover (5) and the cover (5). A bearing hole (14) is formed through which the shaft portion (52) can rotate and can move in the axial direction. The shaft portion (52) of the cover (5) has a length slightly larger than the thickness of the main body cabinet (1).
Accordingly, the cover (5) has a first posture in which the main body (51) is accommodated in the recess (13) of the main body cabinet (1) as shown in FIG. 7 (a), and a first posture as shown in FIG. 7 (b). The main body (51) moves in the axial direction of the shaft portion (52) and escapes from the concave portion (13) of the main body cabinet (1), and the main body (51) from the second posture moves to the shaft portion (52 ) Around 90 degrees and a third posture with the opening (15) exposed as shown in FIG.

図７(ａ)に示す第１姿勢において、カバー(５)の突片(54)は、本体キャビネット(１)の軸受け孔(14)の内面側の開口縁に係合し、カバー(５)は第１姿勢に軟係止される。又、図７(ｂ)に示す第２姿勢においては、カバー(５)の突片(54)は、本体キャビネット(１)の軸受け孔(14)の凹部(13)側の開口縁に係合し、カバー(５)は第２姿勢に軟係止される。 In the first posture shown in FIG. 7 (a), the projecting piece (54) of the cover (5) engages with the opening edge on the inner surface side of the bearing hole (14) of the main body cabinet (1), and the cover (5) Is softly locked in the first position. Further, in the second posture shown in FIG. 7 (b), the projecting piece (54) of the cover (5) is engaged with the opening edge of the bearing hole (14) of the main body cabinet (1) on the recess (13) side. The cover (5) is softly locked in the second posture.

本体キャビネット(１)のコネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する必要のないときは、図７(ａ)の如くカバー(５)の本体(51)を本体キャビネット(１)の凹部(13)に収容した第１姿勢が設定される。これによって、本体キャビネット(１)の開口(15)がカバー(５)の本体(51)によって塞がれ、異物の侵入が防止される(図１参照)。 When it is not necessary to connect the external connection terminal (6) to the connector (12) of the main body cabinet (1), the main body (51) of the cover (5) is recessed in the main body cabinet (1) as shown in FIG. The first posture accommodated in (13) is set. As a result, the opening (15) of the main body cabinet (1) is blocked by the main body (51) of the cover (5), thereby preventing foreign matter from entering (see FIG. 1).

コネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する際には、先ずカバー(５)を本体キャビネット(１)から離間する方向に引っ張る。これによって、図７(ｂ)の如くカバー(５)の軸部(52)がキャビネット(１)の軸受け孔(14)を軸方向に移動して、本体(51)が凹部(13)から脱出し、第２姿勢が設定される。この結果、カバー(５)は回転自由となる。 When connecting the external connection terminal (6) to the connector (12), first, the cover (5) is pulled away from the main body cabinet (1). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7B, the shaft portion (52) of the cover (5) moves in the axial direction through the bearing hole (14) of the cabinet (1), and the main body (51) escapes from the recess (13). Then, the second posture is set. As a result, the cover (5) is free to rotate.

そこで、カバー(５)の軸部(52)を中心として本体(51)を９０度回転させる。これによって図２の如く第３姿勢が設定され、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)が露出する。この状態は、カバー(５)から手を離しても維持される。
この状態で、キャビネット(１)の開口(15)を通じて、その奥部に位置するコネクター(12)に図３の如く外部接続端子(６)を接続する。このとき、カバー(５)は第３姿勢のままであるので、接続作業は容易である。 Therefore, the main body (51) is rotated 90 degrees around the shaft (52) of the cover (5). As a result, the third posture is set as shown in FIG. 2, and the opening (15) of the cabinet (1) is exposed. This state is maintained even when the hand is removed from the cover (5).
In this state, through the opening (15) of the cabinet (1), the external connection terminal (6) is connected to the connector (12) located at the back as shown in FIG. At this time, since the cover (5) remains in the third posture, the connection work is easy.

外部接続端子(６)の接続が不要となったときは、図２の如く本体キャビネット(１)のコネクター(12)から外部接続端子(６)を外した後、カバー(５)を第３姿勢から第２姿勢まで回転させ、更にカバー(５)の本体(51)を本体キャビネット(１)の凹部(13)に向けて押し込んで第１姿勢を設定すればよい。 When the connection of the external connection terminal (6) becomes unnecessary, after removing the external connection terminal (6) from the connector (12) of the main body cabinet (1) as shown in FIG. 2, the cover (5) is in the third position. To the second posture, and the main body (51) of the cover (5) is pushed toward the recess (13) of the main body cabinet (1) to set the first posture.

尚、外部接続端子(６)は、図４に示す如く、本体キャビネット(１)の端面の一端に突設されたアンテナ(４)の先端と該端面の他端とを床面(10)を接触させた状態で床面(10)とは直接に接触することのない、外形と配置を有している。従って、本発明の折り畳み式携帯電話機を誤って床面(10)に落下させたとしても、外部接続端子(６)が床面(10)に直接に衝突することはないので、該外部接続端子(６)が接続されているコネクター(12)に大きな力が作用することはなく、これによってコネクター(12)の損傷が防止される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the external connection terminal (6) has a floor surface (10) between the tip of the antenna (4) projecting from one end of the end face of the main body cabinet (1) and the other end of the end face. It has an outer shape and an arrangement that do not come into direct contact with the floor surface (10) in the contact state. Therefore, even if the foldable mobile phone of the present invention is accidentally dropped on the floor surface (10), the external connection terminal (6) does not directly collide with the floor surface (10). A large force does not act on the connector (12) to which (6) is connected, thereby preventing the connector (12) from being damaged.

上記本発明の折り畳み式携帯電話機によれば、カバー(５)を第３姿勢に設定すればその状態が維持されるので、コネクター(12)に外部接続端子(６)を接続する作業が容易となる。又、接続作業の際にカバー(５)を大きく弾性変形させる必要がないので、カバー(５)に無理な力が作用することはない。 According to the foldable mobile phone of the present invention, since the state is maintained when the cover (5) is set to the third posture, the operation of connecting the external connection terminal (6) to the connector (12) is facilitated. Become. Further, since it is not necessary to elastically deform the cover (5) at the time of connection work, no excessive force is applied to the cover (5).

本発明に係る折り畳み式携帯電話機においてカバーを閉じた状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the state which closed the cover in the foldable mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. 本発明に係る折り畳み式携帯電話機においてカバーを開いた状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the cover in the foldable mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. 発明に係る折り畳み式携帯電話機においてコネクターに外部接続端子を接続した状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the state which connected the external connection terminal to the connector in the foldable mobile telephone which concerns on invention. 発明に係る折り畳み式携帯電話機を床面に落下させたときの状態を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows a state when the foldable mobile phone which concerns on invention is dropped on the floor surface. カバーを前面側から見た拡大斜視図である。It is the expansion perspective view which looked at the cover from the front side. カバーを背面側から見た拡大斜視図である。It is the expansion perspective view which looked at the cover from the back side. カバーの第１姿勢と第２姿勢を表わす断面図である。It is sectional drawing showing the 1st attitude | position and 2nd attitude | position of a cover. 従来のカバー構造を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the conventional cover structure.

Explanation of symbols

(１) 本体キャビネット
(12) コネクター
(13) 凹部
(14) 軸受け孔
(15) 開口
(２) 蓋体キャビネット
(３) ヒンジ機構
(４) アンテナ
(５) カバー
(51) 本体
(52) 軸部
(53) 鍔部
(54) 突片
(６) 外部接続端子
(61) ケーブル (1) Main body cabinet
(12) Connector
(13) Recess
(14) Bearing hole
(15) Opening
(2) Lid cabinet
(3) Hinge mechanism
(4) Antenna
(5) Cover
(51) Body
(52) Shaft
(53) Buttocks
(54) Projection
(6) External connection terminal
(61) Cable

Claims

A connector (12) for connecting the external connection terminal (6) is arranged at the back of the opening (15) opened in the cabinet (1), and a cover (5) is attached to cover the opening (15). In portable electronic devices,
The cover (5) includes a band plate-shaped main body (51), a shaft portion (52) protruding from one end portion of the main body (51), and a tip portion of the shaft portion (52). The cabinet (1) is provided with a recess (13) for accommodating the main body (51) of the cover (5), and the cover (5). A bearing hole (14) is formed through which the shaft portion (52) of the shaft can be rotated and moved in the axial direction .
The cover (5) has a first posture in which the main body (51) is housed in the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the main body (51) moves in the axial direction of the shaft portion (52) from the first posture. Then, the second posture escapes from the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the body (51) rotates around the shaft portion (52) from the second posture to expose the opening (15). A projecting piece for engaging the cabinet (1) in the first position and softly locking the cover (5) in the first position. Portable electronic devices.

2. The portable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding piece protrudes at an intermediate position in the axial direction of the shaft portion (52) .

A connector (12) for connecting the external connection terminal (6) is arranged at the back of the opening (15) opened in the cabinet (1), and a cover (5) is attached to cover the opening (15). In portable electronic devices,
The cover (5) includes a band plate-shaped main body (51), a shaft portion (52) protruding from one end portion of the main body (51), and a tip portion of the shaft portion (52). A protrusion (53) provided on the shaft (52), and a projecting piece is formed at an intermediate position in the axial direction of the shaft (52). The cabinet (1) includes the cover (5). A recess (13) for housing the main body (51) is formed, and a bearing hole (14) through which the shaft portion (52) of the cover (5) is rotatable and axially movable is formed. Has been established ,
The cover (5) has a first posture in which the main body (51) is housed in the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the main body (51) moves in the axial direction of the shaft portion (52) from the first posture. Then, the second posture escapes from the recess (13) of the cabinet (1), and the body (51) rotates around the shaft portion (52) from the second posture to expose the opening (15). A portable device characterized in that the protruding piece engages with the cabinet (1) and the cover (5) is softly locked in the second posture in the second posture. Type electronic equipment.

A connector (12) for connecting the external connection terminal (6) is arranged at the back of the opening (15) opened in the cabinet (1), and a cover (5) is attached to cover the opening (15). In the portable electronic device, the cover (5) includes a strip-shaped main body (51), a shaft portion (52) protruding from one end of the main body (51), and the shaft. A recess (13) for accommodating the main body (51) of the cover (5) is formed in the cabinet (1). In addition, a bearing hole (14) is formed through which the shaft portion (52) of the cover (5) can rotate and move in the axial direction.
The cabinet (1) has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the opening (15) is opened at one end face thereof, a communication antenna (4) is projected from one end of the end face, and the connector (12) of the cabinet (1) is provided. ) Can be accommodated between the end surface and the floor surface (10) with the other end of the end surface and the tip of the antenna (4) in contact with the floor surface (10). A portable electronic device characterized by having an external shape.