JP6791932B2

JP6791932B2 - Holding structure of the device

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Publication number: JP6791932B2
Application number: JP2018209432A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 和彦郡山
Original assignee: Nintendo Co Ltd
Current assignee: Nintendo Co Ltd
Priority date: 2018-11-07
Filing date: 2018-11-07
Publication date: 2020-11-25
Anticipated expiration: 2037-01-06
Also published as: JP2019061687A

Description

本発明は、装置の姿勢を保持するための保持構造に関する。 The present invention relates to a holding structure for holding the posture of the device.

従来、表示装置を備えた略板状の情報処理装置の姿勢を、当該装置とは別のスタンドを用いて保持するものがある（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 Conventionally, there is a device that holds the posture of a substantially plate-shaped information processing device provided with a display device by using a stand different from the device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

特開２０１２−２３２０２５号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-23205

装置の姿勢を保持する構造としてユーザにとってより利便性のある構造が求められる。 As a structure for holding the posture of the device, a structure that is more convenient for the user is required.

それ故、本発明の目的は、装置の姿勢を保持することが可能な利便性ある保持構造を提供することである。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a convenient holding structure capable of holding the posture of the device.

上記の課題を解決すべく、本発明は、以下の構成を採用した。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.

本発明の一例に係る保持構造は、装置が所定の載置面に載置されるときに当該装置の姿勢を保持する保持構造であって、軸部と前記軸部のまわりを回動可能であって、前記装置の姿勢を保持するための本体部と、係止部と、を備える。前記本体部は前記軸部のまわりを第１位置から第２位置まで回動可能であり、前記本体部が前記第１位置から前記第２位置まで回動する間に前記本体部の一部が前記係止部と接触する。前記係止部は、前記本体部の少なくとも一方向への回動を係止する。 The holding structure according to an example of the present invention is a holding structure that holds the posture of the device when the device is mounted on a predetermined mounting surface, and is rotatable around a shaft portion and the shaft portion. It is provided with a main body portion for holding the posture of the device and a locking portion. The main body can be rotated from a first position to a second position around the shaft, and a part of the main body is rotated while the main body rotates from the first position to the second position. Contact with the locking portion. The locking portion locks the rotation of the main body portion in at least one direction.

上記によれば、装置の姿勢を保持するための本体部が回動する過程で本体部の一部が係止部と接触し、係止部によって本体部の回動が係止される。これにより、本体部が意図せずに回動することを防止することができ、装置の姿勢を安定的に保持することで、保持構造の利便性を向上することができる。 According to the above, a part of the main body comes into contact with the locking portion in the process of rotating the main body for maintaining the posture of the device, and the rotation of the main body is locked by the locking portion. As a result, it is possible to prevent the main body portion from unintentionally rotating, and by stably holding the posture of the device, the convenience of the holding structure can be improved.

また、前記軸部は前記本体部の上部に配置されてもよい。前記本体部は、前記軸部から前記本体部の下端方向に伸びる前記装置を支持するための支持部と、前記支持部の上端から突出し、前記本体部が前記軸部のまわりを回動するときに前記係止部と接触する突出部とを含んでもよい。 Further, the shaft portion may be arranged on the upper part of the main body portion. When the main body portion projects from a support portion for supporting the device extending from the shaft portion toward the lower end direction of the main body portion and the upper end of the support portion, and the main body portion rotates around the shaft portion. May include a protruding portion that comes into contact with the locking portion.

上記によれば、上端方向に伸びる突出部によって本体部の回動を係止することができる。 According to the above, the rotation of the main body can be locked by the protrusion extending toward the upper end.

また、前記突出部の先端部には、傾斜部が設けられてもよい。 Further, an inclined portion may be provided at the tip end portion of the protruding portion.

上記によれば、突出部の先端部には傾斜部が設けられるため、本体部が係止部に接触する場合でも係止部を超えて本体部を回動させやすくすることができる。 According to the above, since the inclined portion is provided at the tip of the protruding portion, it is possible to easily rotate the main body portion beyond the locking portion even when the main body portion comes into contact with the locking portion.

また、前記装置が前記載置面に載置されるときに、前記本体部の下端部が前記載置面に接触し、前記下端部と反対側の前記本体部の上端部には、傾斜部が設けられてもよい。 Further, when the device is mounted on the previously described mounting surface, the lower end portion of the main body portion comes into contact with the previously described mounting surface, and the upper end portion of the main body portion opposite to the lower end portion has an inclined portion. May be provided.

上記によれば、本体部の上端部には傾斜部が設けられるため、本体部が係止部に接触する場合でも係止部を超えて本体部を回動させやすくすることができる。 According to the above, since the inclined portion is provided at the upper end portion of the main body portion, it is possible to easily rotate the main body portion beyond the locking portion even when the main body portion comes into contact with the locking portion.

また、前記傾斜部の傾斜面は、前記装置側を向いてもよい。 Further, the inclined surface of the inclined portion may face the device side.

上記によれば、傾斜部の面が前記装置側を向くため、例えば本体部が第１位置から第２位置まで回動するときに係止部と接触する場合でも本体部を回動させ易くすることができる。 According to the above, since the surface of the inclined portion faces the device side, for example, when the main body portion rotates from the first position to the second position, the main body portion can be easily rotated even when it comes into contact with the locking portion. be able to.

また、前記本体部の上端部と前記係止部の下端部とが接触してもよい。前記本体部が前記第１位置から前記第２位置に回動されるときに前記本体部の上端部は、前記装置に向かって移動してもよい。前記係止部は、少なくともその下端部が前記装置に向かって屈曲又は湾曲してもよい。 Further, the upper end portion of the main body portion and the lower end portion of the locking portion may come into contact with each other. When the main body is rotated from the first position to the second position, the upper end of the main body may move toward the device. At least the lower end of the locking portion may be bent or curved toward the device.

上記によれば、係止部の下端部は装置に向かって曲がるため、本体部と係止部とが接触する位置を、装置寄りにし、より装置側で本体部を係止することができる。 According to the above, since the lower end portion of the locking portion bends toward the device, the position where the main body portion and the locking portion contact is closer to the device, and the main body portion can be locked more on the device side.

また、前記本体部の下端部には、ストッパー部が設けられてもよい。前記ストッパー部は、前記本体部が前記第２位置に回動されて前記装置が前記載置面に載置されるときに前記載置面に接触可能であり、かつ、前記本体部の下端部よりも摩擦係数の大きな素材からなってもよい。 Further, a stopper portion may be provided at the lower end portion of the main body portion. The stopper portion is accessible to the previously described mounting surface when the main body portion is rotated to the second position and the device is mounted on the previously described mounting surface, and the lower end portion of the main body portion. It may be made of a material having a higher coefficient of friction than that of the material.

上記によれば、載置面が接触する本体部の下端部にはストッパー部が設けられるため、本体部が載置面に対して滑ることを防止することができる。 According to the above, since the stopper portion is provided at the lower end portion of the main body portion in contact with the mounting surface, it is possible to prevent the main body portion from slipping with respect to the mounting surface.

また、前記本体部が前記第１位置のときに前記本体部は閉状態となり、前記本体部が前記第２位置のときに前記本体部は開状態となり、前記本体部は、前記軸まわりに回動されて開状態になったときに前記載置面に対して前記装置の姿勢を保持してもよい。また、前記本体部の表面は、閉状態のときに前記装置のハウジングの背面と略平坦となってもよい。 Further, when the main body portion is in the first position, the main body portion is in a closed state, when the main body portion is in the second position, the main body portion is in an open state, and the main body portion is rotated around the axis. The posture of the device may be maintained with respect to the above-mentioned mounting surface when it is moved to the open state. Further, the surface of the main body may be substantially flat with the back surface of the housing of the device in the closed state.

上記によれば、本体部が閉状態のときには、本体部は装置のハウジングの背面と略平坦となる。言い換えると、本体部が閉状態のときには、本体部と、本体部以外の装置のハウジングの背面とは、ハウジングの背面に垂直な方向の高さが略一致し、本体部と、本体部以外のハウジングとの境界に段差を無くすことができる。 According to the above, when the main body is closed, the main body is substantially flat with the back surface of the housing of the device. In other words, when the main body is closed, the heights of the main body and the back surface of the housing of the device other than the main body are substantially the same in the direction perpendicular to the back surface of the housing, and the main body and the back surface of the device other than the main body are other than the main body. A step can be eliminated at the boundary with the housing.

また、前記本体部が前記第１位置のときに前記本体部は閉状態となり、前記本体部が前記第２位置のときに前記本体部は開状態となり、前記本体部が閉状態のときに、前記本体部は前記装置のハウジングの表面の一部を形成してもよい。前記本体部の横方向の幅は前記装置のハウジングの横方向の幅よりも短くてもよい。 Further, when the main body is in the first position, the main body is in the closed state, when the main body is in the second position, the main body is in the open state, and when the main body is in the closed state, the main body is in the closed state. The main body may form a part of the surface of the housing of the device. The lateral width of the main body may be shorter than the lateral width of the housing of the device.

上記によれば、装置のハウジングの表面の一部である本体部を回動させることで、装置の姿勢を保持することができる。 According to the above, the posture of the device can be maintained by rotating the main body portion which is a part of the surface of the housing of the device.

また、前記軸部は金属部材により形成されてもよい。 Further, the shaft portion may be formed of a metal member.

上記によれば、本体部が繰り返し回動されても軸部が磨耗することを防止することができる。 According to the above, it is possible to prevent the shaft portion from being worn even if the main body portion is repeatedly rotated.

また、前記装置が前記載置面に載置されるときに、前記本体部の下端部が前記載置面に接触し、前記本体部の下端部は、前記装置に向かって湾曲又は屈曲してもよい。 Further, when the device is mounted on the previously described mounting surface, the lower end portion of the main body portion comes into contact with the previously described mounting surface, and the lower end portion of the main body portion is curved or bent toward the device. May be good.

上記によれば、本体部の下端部は湾曲又は屈曲するため、本体部の下端部を載置面に対してより垂直に接触させることができ、本体部が載置面に対して滑ることを防止することができる。 According to the above, since the lower end portion of the main body portion is curved or bent, the lower end portion of the main body portion can be brought into contact with the mounting surface more perpendicularly, and the main body portion slides with respect to the mounting surface. Can be prevented.

また、前記係止部と分離可能に係合するホルダを備えてもよい。前記係止部は前記ホルダに係合されて前記装置に固定されてもよい。 Further, a holder that is separably engaged with the locking portion may be provided. The locking portion may be engaged with the holder and fixed to the device.

上記によれば、例えば係止部が本体部と繰り返し接触することによって磨耗した場合でも、係止部を交換することができる。 According to the above, even if the locking portion is worn due to repeated contact with the main body, for example, the locking portion can be replaced.

また、前記保持構造は、前記装置に設けられてもよい。 Further, the holding structure may be provided in the device.

上記によれば、前記装置の背面に保持構造が設けられるため、前記装置とは別の支持装置を用いることなく前記装置の姿勢を保持することができる。 According to the above, since the holding structure is provided on the back surface of the device, the posture of the device can be held without using a support device different from the device.

また、前記本体部が前記第１位置のときに前記本体部は閉状態となり、前記本体部が前記第２位置のときに前記本体部は開状態となり、前記本体部は、開状態のときに前記装置の姿勢を保持してもよい。前記本体部の裏側には、前記本体部が閉状態のときに前記装置に設けられた被係合部と係合するための少なくとも１つの係合部が設けられてもよい。 Further, when the main body portion is in the first position, the main body portion is in a closed state, when the main body portion is in the second position, the main body portion is in an open state, and when the main body portion is in an open state. The posture of the device may be maintained. At least one engaging portion for engaging with the engaged portion provided in the device may be provided on the back side of the main body portion when the main body portion is in the closed state.

上記によれば、本体部が閉状態のときに装置と係合させることができ、閉状態を維持することができる。 According to the above, when the main body is in the closed state, it can be engaged with the device, and the closed state can be maintained.

また、前記軸部を回動可能に支持する軸受部を有し、前記軸部は前記本体部に固定され、前記軸受部の径は前記軸部の径よりも小さくてもよい。 Further, it may have a bearing portion that rotatably supports the shaft portion, the shaft portion is fixed to the main body portion, and the diameter of the bearing portion may be smaller than the diameter of the shaft portion.

上記によれば、軸受部の径が軸部の径よりも小さいため、本体部が大きな力で回動されたときに、軸部および本体部が軸受部から比較的外れやすい。このため、上記保持構造や上記装置が破損することを防止することができる。 According to the above, since the diameter of the bearing portion is smaller than the diameter of the shaft portion, the shaft portion and the main body portion are relatively easy to come off from the bearing portion when the main body portion is rotated by a large force. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the holding structure and the device from being damaged.

本発明の他の例は、所定の載置面に載置されるときに自機の姿勢を保持するための保持構造を備える装置である。当該装置は、軸部と、前記軸部のまわりを回動可能であって、前記装置の姿勢を保持するための本体部と、係止部と、を備える。前記本体部は前記軸部のまわりを第１位置から第２位置まで回動可能であり、前記本体部が前記第１位置から前記第２位置まで回動する間に前記本体部の一部が前記係止部と接触する。前記係止部は、前記本体部の少なくとも一方向への回動を係止する。 Another example of the present invention is a device provided with a holding structure for holding the posture of the own machine when it is placed on a predetermined mounting surface. The device includes a shaft portion, a main body portion that is rotatable around the shaft portion and holds the posture of the device, and a locking portion. The main body can be rotated from a first position to a second position around the shaft, and a part of the main body is rotated while the main body rotates from the first position to the second position. Contact with the locking portion. The locking portion locks the rotation of the main body portion in at least one direction.

本発明によれば、装置の姿勢を保持する保持構造に、より利便性をもたせることができる。 According to the present invention, the holding structure for holding the posture of the device can be made more convenient.

本実施形態の情報処理装置の背面図の一例An example of a rear view of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment スタンド１０を用いて情報処理装置１の姿勢が保持されているときの情報処理装置１の背面斜視図の一例An example of a rear perspective view of the information processing device 1 when the posture of the information processing device 1 is held by using the stand 10. 情報処理装置１が載置面に載置され情報処理装置１の姿勢がスタンド１０によって保持されたときの一例を示す図The figure which shows an example when the information processing apparatus 1 is placed on the mounting surface and the posture of the information processing apparatus 1 is held by the stand 10. スタンド１０を開いた状態で情報処理装置１を背面方向から見た図A view of the information processing apparatus 1 viewed from the rear with the stand 10 open. 情報処理装置１の背面における収納部２ａの部分拡大図Partially enlarged view of the storage portion 2a on the back surface of the information processing device 1 スタンド１０を前面から見たときの斜視図Perspective view of the stand 10 when viewed from the front スタンド１０を背面から見たときの斜視図Perspective view of the stand 10 when viewed from the back スタンド１０の下端部の背面側の部分拡大図Enlarged view of the back side of the lower end of the stand 10 スタンド１０が開いた状態から閉じた状態に移行する様子を示す図であってスタンド１０の下端部および情報処理装置１のハウジング２の部分拡大図It is a figure which shows the state that the stand 10 shifts from the open state to the closed state, and is the partially enlarged view of the lower end part of a stand 10 and the housing 2 of an information processing apparatus 1. 情報処理装置１の断面の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the cross section of the information processing apparatus 1. 図１０の（ｂ）の破線部分を拡大した図Enlarged view of the broken line portion of FIG. 10B スタンド本体１１が回動するときのスタンド本体１１とクリッカ１６との位置関係を示す図The figure which shows the positional relationship between the stand body 11 and the clicker 16 when the stand body 11 rotates.

以下、本実施形態の一例に係る情報処理装置の姿勢を保持するための保持構造について説明する。図１は、本実施形態の情報処理装置の背面図の一例である。図２は、スタンド１０を用いて情報処理装置１の姿勢が保持されているときの情報処理装置１の背面斜視図の一例である。 Hereinafter, a holding structure for holding the posture of the information processing apparatus according to an example of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an example of a rear view of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an example of a rear perspective view of the information processing device 1 when the posture of the information processing device 1 is held by using the stand 10.

情報処理装置１は、略薄板状であり、横長の形状である。情報処理装置１は、アプリケーション（例えば、ゲームアプリケーション、その他の情報処理を行うためのアプリケーション等）を実行することが可能な装置であり、例えばゲーム装置、タブレット端末、スマートフォン等であってもよい。情報処理装置１は、例えば携帯型の装置であり、ユーザが両手又は片手で把持可能な大きさであってもよい。情報処理装置１の前面には、表示装置（図示せず）の画面が設けられる。また、情報処理装置１のハウジング２内にはバッテリーが設けられてもよい。 The information processing device 1 has a substantially thin plate shape and a horizontally long shape. The information processing device 1 is a device capable of executing an application (for example, a game application, another application for performing information processing, etc.), and may be, for example, a game device, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, or the like. The information processing device 1 is, for example, a portable device, and may have a size that can be grasped by the user with both hands or one hand. A screen of a display device (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the information processing device 1. Further, a battery may be provided in the housing 2 of the information processing device 1.

図１に示されるように、情報処理装置１の背面には、スタンド１０が設けられる。スタンド１０は、情報処理装置１の背面よりも上下方向（図１のｘ軸方向）の長さが短く、かつ、左右方向（図１のｙ軸方向）の長さが短い。例えば、スタンド１０は、情報処理装置１を背面から見た場合に、左右方向における中央よりも左側に設けられる。 As shown in FIG. 1, a stand 10 is provided on the back surface of the information processing device 1. The stand 10 is shorter in the vertical direction (x-axis direction in FIG. 1) and shorter in the horizontal direction (y-axis direction in FIG. 1) than the back surface of the information processing device 1. For example, the stand 10 is provided on the left side of the center in the left-right direction when the information processing device 1 is viewed from the back.

スタンド１０は、閉じられた状態では情報処理装置１の背面の一部を形成する。具体的には、図２に示されるように、情報処理装置１のハウジング２の背面の左下の領域には、スタンド１０と略同じ大きさの収納部２ａが形成されている。スタンド１０は、閉じられた状態では収納部２ａに収まる。ハウジング２の収納部２ａの深さ（ｚ軸方向の高さ）は、スタンド１０の厚さ（ｚ軸方向の厚さ）と略同じである。スタンド１０が閉じられた状態では、スタンド１０と、スタンド１０以外のハウジング２の背面部分とは高さ（ｚ軸方向の高さ）がほぼ一致する。すなわち、スタンド１０が閉じられた状態では、ハウジング２の背面はスタンド１０を含めて略平坦となり、スタンド１０とスタンド１０以外のハウジング２の背面との境界部分にはほぼ段差がない。 The stand 10 forms a part of the back surface of the information processing device 1 in the closed state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a storage portion 2a having substantially the same size as the stand 10 is formed in the lower left region of the back surface of the housing 2 of the information processing device 1. The stand 10 fits in the storage portion 2a in the closed state. The depth (height in the z-axis direction) of the storage portion 2a of the housing 2 is substantially the same as the thickness of the stand 10 (thickness in the z-axis direction). When the stand 10 is closed, the height (height in the z-axis direction) of the stand 10 and the back surface portion of the housing 2 other than the stand 10 are substantially the same. That is, when the stand 10 is closed, the back surface of the housing 2 including the stand 10 is substantially flat, and there is almost no step at the boundary between the stand 10 and the back surface of the housing 2 other than the stand 10.

一方、スタンド１０が開かれた状態では、図２に示されるように、スタンド１０は背面方向に突出し、この突出したスタンド１０によって、情報処理装置１の姿勢が保持される。 On the other hand, when the stand 10 is open, as shown in FIG. 2, the stand 10 projects in the rear direction, and the protruding stand 10 holds the posture of the information processing device 1.

図３は、情報処理装置１が載置面に載置され情報処理装置１の姿勢がスタンド１０によって保持されたときの一例を示す図である。図３に示されるように、情報処理装置１の背面に設けられたスタンド１０が開かれてテーブル等の載置面に載置された場合、情報処理装置１の前面（表示装置の画面）が、載置面に対して所定の角度を有するように斜め上方を向く。図３に示されるように、スタンド１０の下端部には、滑り止めとなるストッパー部材１２が設けられる。スタンド１０は、その下端に行くにしたがって情報処理装置１に向かって情報処理装置１に向かって略円弧状に湾曲している。すなわち、スタンド１０の下端部分は、Ｒ形状に形成されている。図３に示されるように、情報処理装置１の底面と背面との境界部分はＲ形状に形成されている。スタンド１０が閉じられた状態では、スタンド１０の下端部分におけるＲ形状の部分が、情報処理装置１の底面及び背面の境界部分のＲ形状の部分の一部を形成する。これにより、スタンド１０を閉じたときに、情報処理装置１の底面および背面の境界部分は、情報処理装置１の左右方向（図３の紙面に垂直な方向）の略全体にわたってＲ形状となる。 FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example when the information processing device 1 is placed on the mounting surface and the posture of the information processing device 1 is held by the stand 10. As shown in FIG. 3, when the stand 10 provided on the back surface of the information processing device 1 is opened and placed on a mounting surface such as a table, the front surface (screen of the display device) of the information processing device 1 is displayed. , Facing diagonally upward so as to have a predetermined angle with respect to the mounting surface. As shown in FIG. 3, a stopper member 12 for preventing slipping is provided at the lower end of the stand 10. The stand 10 is curved toward the information processing device 1 in a substantially arc shape toward the information processing device 1 toward the lower end thereof. That is, the lower end portion of the stand 10 is formed in an R shape. As shown in FIG. 3, the boundary portion between the bottom surface and the back surface of the information processing device 1 is formed in an R shape. When the stand 10 is closed, the R-shaped portion at the lower end portion of the stand 10 forms a part of the R-shaped portion at the boundary portion between the bottom surface and the back surface of the information processing device 1. As a result, when the stand 10 is closed, the boundary portion between the bottom surface and the back surface of the information processing device 1 has an R shape over substantially the entire left-right direction (direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 3) of the information processing device 1.

図４は、スタンド１０を開いた状態で情報処理装置１を背面方向から見た図である。図５は、情報処理装置１の背面における収納部２ａの部分拡大図である。 FIG. 4 is a view of the information processing apparatus 1 viewed from the rear side with the stand 10 open. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of the storage portion 2a on the back surface of the information processing device 1.

図４に示されるように、情報処理装置１の背面の収納部２ａには、メモリカード（例えば、ｍｉｃｒｏＳＤカード）を挿入するためのカードスロット３が設けられる。スタンド１０は、カードスロット３のカバーとしても用いられる。すなわち、スタンド１０は、開かれた状態では情報処理装置１を立たせてその姿勢を保持するために機能し、閉じられた状態ではカードスロット３のカバーとして機能する。 As shown in FIG. 4, a card slot 3 for inserting a memory card (for example, a microSD card) is provided in the storage portion 2a on the back surface of the information processing device 1. The stand 10 is also used as a cover for the card slot 3. That is, the stand 10 functions to stand the information processing device 1 upright and hold its posture in the open state, and functions as a cover of the card slot 3 in the closed state.

図５に示されるように、情報処理装置１の背面の収納部２ａには、一対の凹部４が形成される。この凹部４はスタンド１０の突起部１３（図７参照）と係合する係合部（被係合部）であり、情報処理装置１の凹部４とスタンド１０の突起部１３とが係合することにより、スタンド１０を閉じた状態に維持する。 As shown in FIG. 5, a pair of recesses 4 are formed in the storage portion 2a on the back surface of the information processing device 1. The recess 4 is an engaging portion (engaged portion) that engages with the protrusion 13 of the stand 10 (see FIG. 7), and the recess 4 of the information processing device 1 and the protrusion 13 of the stand 10 engage with each other. This keeps the stand 10 in a closed state.

図６は、スタンド１０を前面から見たときの斜視図である。図７は、スタンド１０を背面から見たときの斜視図である。図８は、スタンド１０の下端部の背面側の部分拡大図である。図９は、スタンド１０が開いた状態から閉じた状態に移行する様子を示す図であってスタンド１０の下端部および情報処理装置１のハウジング２の部分拡大図である。 FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stand 10 when viewed from the front. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the stand 10 when viewed from the back. FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of the lower end portion of the stand 10 on the back surface side. FIG. 9 is a view showing how the stand 10 shifts from the open state to the closed state, and is a partially enlarged view of the lower end portion of the stand 10 and the housing 2 of the information processing device 1.

図６〜図８に示されるように、スタンド１０は、スタンド本体１１と、スタンド本体１１の下端部に設けられたストッパー部材１２とを備える。また、スタンド本体１１の下端部の背面側には、一対の突起部１３が設けられる。また、スタンド本体１１の上端部の背面側には、ヒンジ部１４が設けられる。 As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the stand 10 includes a stand main body 11 and a stopper member 12 provided at a lower end portion of the stand main body 11. Further, a pair of protrusions 13 are provided on the back side of the lower end of the stand body 11. Further, a hinge portion 14 is provided on the back side of the upper end portion of the stand body 11.

スタンド本体１１は、略長方形の薄板状の部材であり、下端部がスタンド本体１１の背面方向（情報処理装置１の前面方向）に湾曲している。スタンド本体１１は、例えばプラスチック等の合成樹脂によって形成される。なお、情報処理装置１のハウジング２も樹脂で形成される。突起部１３は、スタンド本体１１と一体的に形成される。突起部１３は、スタンド１０を閉じたときにハウジング２の凹部４と係合する係合部である。図９に示されるように、スタンド１０が閉状態のときには、突起部１３がハウジング２の凹部４に係合し、スタンド１０を閉状態に維持する。 The stand main body 11 is a substantially rectangular thin plate-shaped member, and the lower end portion thereof is curved in the back direction of the stand main body 11 (front direction of the information processing device 1). The stand body 11 is made of a synthetic resin such as plastic. The housing 2 of the information processing device 1 is also made of resin. The protrusion 13 is integrally formed with the stand body 11. The protrusion 13 is an engaging portion that engages with the recess 4 of the housing 2 when the stand 10 is closed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the stand 10 is in the closed state, the protrusion 13 engages with the recess 4 of the housing 2 to keep the stand 10 in the closed state.

また、ストッパー部材１２は、スタンド本体１１よりも大きな摩擦係数を有する部材によって形成され、例えば、シリコンゴムによって形成される。具体的には、液状のシリコンゴムを用いてＬＩＭＳ成形を行うことにより、スタンド本体１１の下端部にシリコンゴムからなるストッパー部材１２が密着形成される。 Further, the stopper member 12 is formed of a member having a friction coefficient larger than that of the stand body 11, and is formed of, for example, silicon rubber. Specifically, by performing LIMS molding using liquid silicone rubber, a stopper member 12 made of silicone rubber is closely formed at the lower end of the stand body 11.

ヒンジ部１４は、金属（例えば鉄やアルミニウム等）によって形成されている。ヒンジ部１４は、スタンド１０全体を回動させるための部材である。ヒンジ部１４は、ネジ１７によってスタンド本体１１に固定される。ヒンジ部１４およびこれを回動可能に支持する構造については後述する。 The hinge portion 14 is made of metal (for example, iron, aluminum, etc.). The hinge portion 14 is a member for rotating the entire stand 10. The hinge portion 14 is fixed to the stand body 11 by screws 17. The hinge portion 14 and the structure for rotatably supporting the hinge portion 14 will be described later.

次に、スタンド１０の上端部分の詳細について説明する。 Next, the details of the upper end portion of the stand 10 will be described.

図１０は、情報処理装置１の断面の一例を示す図である。図１０の（ａ）は、情報処理装置１の右側面図である。図１０の（ｂ）は、図１０の（ａ）のＢ−Ｂ線断面図である。また、図１１は、図１０の（ｂ）の破線部分を拡大した図である。 FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a cross section of the information processing device 1. FIG. 10A is a right side view of the information processing device 1. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 10A. Further, FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the broken line portion of FIG. 10B.

図１０及び図１１に示されるように、情報処理装置１の背面側のハウジング２には、スタンドホルダ１５がネジによって固定される。スタンドホルダ１５は、スタンド１０を情報処理装置１に固定するための部材である。スタンドホルダ１５は、例えば、プラスチック等の樹脂によって形成される。スタンドホルダ１５は、例えば、スタンド本体１１および情報処理装置１のハウジング２よりも硬い素材（強度の高い素材）によって形成されてもよい。 As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the stand holder 15 is fixed to the housing 2 on the back side of the information processing device 1 by screws. The stand holder 15 is a member for fixing the stand 10 to the information processing device 1. The stand holder 15 is made of, for example, a resin such as plastic. The stand holder 15 may be formed of, for example, a material (material having higher strength) that is harder than the housing 2 of the stand body 11 and the information processing device 1.

図１１に示されるように、スタンドホルダ１５は、クリッカ１６（係止部）を情報処理装置１に固定する。図１１に示されるように、スタンドホルダ１５には２つの開口部が設けられ、この開口部にクリッカ１６の一部が係合する。スタンドホルダ１５とクリッカ１６とは、異なる部材によって形成されており、これらは分離可能に形成される。クリッカ１６は、ハウジング２およびスタンドホルダ１５よりも柔らかい素材によって形成され、例えばエラストマー（例えば、TPE:Thermoplastic Elastomer）によって形成される。 As shown in FIG. 11, the stand holder 15 fixes the clicker 16 (locking portion) to the information processing device 1. As shown in FIG. 11, the stand holder 15 is provided with two openings, and a part of the clicker 16 engages with the openings. The stand holder 15 and the clicker 16 are formed of different members, and these are separably formed. The clicker 16 is made of a material that is softer than the housing 2 and the stand holder 15, and is made of, for example, an elastomer (eg, TPE: Thermoplastic Elastomer).

ヒンジ部１４は、スタンド本体１１の部分１１ａによって位置決めされ、ネジ１７によってネジ止めされることでスタンド本体１１に固定される。 The hinge portion 14 is positioned by the portion 11a of the stand main body 11 and is fixed to the stand main body 11 by being screwed by the screw 17.

スタンドホルダ１５は、ヒンジ部１４を回動可能に支持する。具体的には、スタンドホルダ１５は、対向する一対の軸受部１５ａ、１５ｂを有する。ヒンジ部１４は、左右方向に突出した一対の半球状の凸部１４ａ、１４ｂを有する。ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａがスタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ａに係合し、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ｂがスタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ｂに係合する。これにより、スタンドホルダ１５は、ヒンジ部１４及びスタンド本体１１を、凸部１４ａと凸部１４ｂとを結ぶ軸回りに回動可能に支持する。 The stand holder 15 rotatably supports the hinge portion 14. Specifically, the stand holder 15 has a pair of bearing portions 15a and 15b that face each other. The hinge portion 14 has a pair of hemispherical convex portions 14a and 14b protruding in the left-right direction. The convex portion 14a of the hinge portion 14 engages with the bearing portion 15a of the stand holder 15, and the convex portion 14b of the hinge portion 14 engages with the bearing portion 15b of the stand holder 15. As a result, the stand holder 15 rotatably supports the hinge portion 14 and the stand main body 11 around the axis connecting the convex portion 14a and the convex portion 14b.

より具体的には、図１１に示されるように、スタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ａ、１５ｂの内径は、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、１４ｂの外径よりも小さい。このため、スタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ａによって、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａが完全に覆われることはない。すなわち、凸部１４ａの一部が軸受部１５ａに嵌合する。軸受部１５ｂおよび凸部１４ｂも同様である。 More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the inner diameters of the bearing portions 15a and 15b of the stand holder 15 are smaller than the outer diameters of the convex portions 14a and 14b of the hinge portion 14. Therefore, the bearing portion 15a of the stand holder 15 does not completely cover the convex portion 14a of the hinge portion 14. That is, a part of the convex portion 14a fits into the bearing portion 15a. The same applies to the bearing portion 15b and the convex portion 14b.

このようなスタンドホルダ１５およびヒンジ部１４の構造によって、ヒンジ部１４を含めたスタンド本体１１は、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａと凸部１４ｂとを結ぶ軸回りに回動可能に支持される。ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａおよび１４ｂを結ぶ直線よりも下側のスタンド本体１１の部分を情報処理装置１を支持する支持部１１ｃとし、スタンド本体１１における上記直線よりも上側の部分を突出部１１ｂとすると、スタンド本体１１が回動した場合、スタンド本体１１の突出部１１ｂの上端部は、クリッカ１６に接触する。以下、スタンド本体１１が回動するときのスタンド本体１１の動きについて説明する。 Due to the structure of the stand holder 15 and the hinge portion 14, the stand main body 11 including the hinge portion 14 is rotatably supported around the axis connecting the convex portion 14a and the convex portion 14b of the hinge portion 14. The portion of the stand body 11 below the straight line connecting the convex portions 14a and 14b of the hinge portion 14 is the support portion 11c that supports the information processing device 1, and the portion of the stand body 11 above the straight line is the protruding portion 11b. Then, when the stand main body 11 rotates, the upper end portion of the protruding portion 11b of the stand main body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16. Hereinafter, the movement of the stand body 11 when the stand body 11 rotates will be described.

図１２は、スタンド本体１１が回動するときのスタンド本体１１とクリッカ１６との位置関係を示す図である。図１２の下図ではスタンド本体１１が閉状態（第１位置）から徐々に開状態（第２位置）に遷移する様子が示されている。図１２の上図は下図の破線部分の拡大図である。図１２においては、図１のＡ−Ａ線断面図が示されているが、スタンド本体１１およびクリッカ１６の位置関係を説明するために必要な部分のみが示されており、その他の部分については簡略化されている。 FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the stand body 11 and the clicker 16 when the stand body 11 rotates. The lower figure of FIG. 12 shows how the stand body 11 gradually transitions from the closed state (first position) to the open state (second position). The upper view of FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the broken line portion of the lower figure. In FIG. 12, the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1 is shown, but only the parts necessary for explaining the positional relationship between the stand body 11 and the clicker 16 are shown, and the other parts are shown. It has been simplified.

図１２に示されるように、スタンド本体１１は、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａおよび１４ｂを結ぶ直線を回転軸として回動する。スタンド本体１１が閉状態（図１２の（ａ））からスタンド本体１１を所定の角度（図１２の（ｄ）の状態よりも小さな角度）だけ反時計回りに回動させると、図１２の（ｂ）に示されるように、スタンド本体１１の上端部（上記突出部１１ｂ。先端部ともいう）がクリッカ１６と接触する。図１２に示されるように、クリッカ１６は、その下端部が情報処理装置１側（情報処理装置１の前面方向：ｚ軸負方向）に向かって屈曲又は湾曲している。クリッカ１６の下端部がｚ軸負方向に屈曲又は湾曲しているため、クリッカ１６とスタンド本体１０の上端部とが接触する位置は、クリッカ１６が屈曲又は湾曲していない場合と比べて、図１２の左寄りとなる。すなわち、クリッカ１６が屈曲又は湾曲しているため、クリッカ１６が屈曲又は湾曲していない場合と比べて、スタンド本体１１をより大きく回転させなければスタンド本体１１の上端部はクリッカ１６と接触しない。 As shown in FIG. 12, the stand body 11 rotates about a straight line connecting the convex portions 14a and 14b of the hinge portion 14 as a rotation axis. When the stand body 11 is rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined angle (an angle smaller than the state of FIG. 12 (d)) from the closed state ((a) of FIG. 12), the stand body 11 ((a) of FIG. As shown in b), the upper end portion of the stand body 11 (the protruding portion 11b, also referred to as the tip portion) comes into contact with the clicker 16. As shown in FIG. 12, the lower end of the clicker 16 is bent or curved toward the information processing device 1 side (front direction of the information processing device 1: negative direction of the z-axis). Since the lower end of the clicker 16 is bent or curved in the negative direction of the z-axis, the position where the clicker 16 and the upper end of the stand body 10 come into contact with each other is as compared with the case where the clicker 16 is not bent or curved. It will be to the left of 12. That is, since the clicker 16 is bent or curved, the upper end portion of the stand body 11 does not come into contact with the clicker 16 unless the stand body 11 is rotated more than when the clicker 16 is not bent or curved.

図１２の（ｂ）の状態からスタンド本体１１をさらに反時計回りに回動させると、クリッカ１６がスタンド本体１１の上端部によってｚ軸負方向に押されて弾性変形する。さらにスタンド本体１１を回動させると、スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６の下端部を越えて情報処理装置１の前面方向（ｚ軸負方向）まで移動し、図１２の（ｃ）の状態となる。このときクリッカ１６の変形が元に戻り、クリック音が鳴る。 When the stand body 11 is further rotated counterclockwise from the state of FIG. 12B, the clicker 16 is pushed in the negative direction of the z-axis by the upper end of the stand body 11 and elastically deformed. When the stand body 11 is further rotated, the upper end portion of the stand body 11 moves beyond the lower end portion of the clicker 16 to the front direction (z-axis negative direction) of the information processing apparatus 1, and the state shown in FIG. It becomes. At this time, the deformation of the clicker 16 is restored and a clicking sound is produced.

図１２の（ｃ）の状態からスタンド本体１１をさらに回動させると、図１２の（ｄ）に示されるように、スタンド本体１１の上端部がスタンドホルダ１５の一部に当接する。具体的には、スタンド本体１１の上端部は、スタンド本体１１を閉じたときに斜めに傾斜する傾斜部を有する。この傾斜部の面は情報処理装置１側を向き、当該傾斜部の面がスタンドホルダ１５の一部に当接する。図１２の（ｄ）の状態では、スタンド本体１１はこれ以上回動しない。ここでは、スタンド本体１１が最大限開かれた状態を「最大開状態（すなわち、図１２の（ｄ）に示す開状態）」ということにする。この最大開状態で図３に示すように情報処理装置１の姿勢が保持される。 When the stand main body 11 is further rotated from the state of FIG. 12 (c), the upper end portion of the stand main body 11 comes into contact with a part of the stand holder 15 as shown in FIG. 12 (d). Specifically, the upper end portion of the stand main body 11 has an inclined portion that is inclined obliquely when the stand main body 11 is closed. The surface of the inclined portion faces the information processing device 1 side, and the surface of the inclined portion comes into contact with a part of the stand holder 15. In the state (d) of FIG. 12, the stand body 11 does not rotate any more. Here, the state in which the stand body 11 is opened to the maximum is referred to as the "maximum open state (that is, the open state shown in FIG. 12D)". In this fully open state, the posture of the information processing apparatus 1 is maintained as shown in FIG.

なお、上述のように、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、ｂの外径はスタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ａ、ｂの内径よりも大きいため、ヒンジ部１４はスタンドホルダ１５から外れやすい。すなわち、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、ｂは、その一部しか軸受部１５ａ、ｂに嵌合しないため、ヒンジ部１４に大きな力が加わると、ヒンジ部１４はスタンドホルダ１５から外れる。このため、図１２の（ｄ）の状態においてさらにスタンド１０が開く方向（図１２における反時計回り）に力が加わると、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、ｂに力が加わり、その力がある限界を超えると、スタンド本体１１を含むスタンド１０の全体は、スタンドホルダ１５から外れる。したがって、ユーザが、例えばスタンド１０を強引に開いたり、スタンド１０で情報処理装置１を立たせているときに情報処理装置１を踏んだりしても、スタンド１０が情報処理装置１から外れるだけであり、スタンド１０や情報処理装置１の背面におけるスタンド１０を固定する部分が破損する可能性は低い。 As described above, since the outer diameters of the convex portions 14a and b of the hinge portion 14 are larger than the inner diameters of the bearing portions 15a and b of the stand holder 15, the hinge portion 14 is likely to come off from the stand holder 15. That is, since only a part of the convex portions 14a and b of the hinge portion 14 fits into the bearing portions 15a and b, the hinge portion 14 comes off from the stand holder 15 when a large force is applied to the hinge portion 14. Therefore, when a force is further applied in the direction in which the stand 10 is opened (counterclockwise in FIG. 12) in the state (d) of FIG. 12, a force is applied to the convex portions 14a and b of the hinge portion 14, and the force is applied. When the limit is exceeded, the entire stand 10 including the stand body 11 comes off from the stand holder 15. Therefore, even if the user forcibly opens the stand 10 or steps on the information processing device 1 while the information processing device 1 is standing on the stand 10, the stand 10 only comes off from the information processing device 1. , The portion of the stand 10 or the back surface of the information processing device 1 that fixes the stand 10 is unlikely to be damaged.

このように、スタンド本体１１が図１２の（ｄ）に示す最大開状態になる前に、スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６に接触する。スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６と接触することにより、ユーザは、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態になる前に、スタンド本体１１をどのくらい開くことができるかを認識することができる。また、本実施形態では、スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６と接触する位置よりもさらにスタンド本体１１が回動された場合、クリック音が鳴る。このクリック音によって、ユーザは最大開状態が近いことを認識することができる。すなわち、本実施形態では、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態になる前にクリック音が鳴るため、ユーザは、スタンド本体１１をどの位置まで開くことができるか容易に認識することができる。また、クリッカ１６は、情報処理装置１の前面方向に屈曲又は湾曲しているため、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態になる直前にクリック音が鳴る。これにより、スタンド１０や情報処理装置１の背面におけるスタンド１０を固定する部分が破損すること、又は／及び、スタンド１０が情報処理装置１から外れてしまうことを防止することができる。 In this way, the upper end of the stand body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16 before the stand body 11 reaches the maximum open state shown in FIG. 12 (d). When the upper end of the stand body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16, the user can recognize how much the stand body 11 can be opened before the stand body 11 is in the maximum open state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the stand main body 11 is further rotated beyond the position where the upper end portion of the stand main body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16, a clicking sound is produced. By this click sound, the user can recognize that the maximum open state is near. That is, in the present embodiment, since the click sound is heard before the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state, the user can easily recognize to what position the stand main body 11 can be opened. Further, since the clicker 16 is bent or curved toward the front surface of the information processing device 1, a clicking sound is emitted immediately before the stand body 11 is in the maximum open state. This makes it possible to prevent the portion of the stand 10 and the back surface of the information processing device 1 that fixes the stand 10 from being damaged, and / or prevent the stand 10 from coming off the information processing device 1.

また、図１２の（ｄ）に示されるように、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときには、スタンド本体１１の上端部はクリッカ１６の下端部よりも情報処理装置１の前面方向側（ｚ軸負方向側）に位置する。この状態からスタンド本体１１が閉じる方向に回動されても、スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６の下端部に接触し、クリッカ１６は、スタンド本体１１の時計回りへの回動（閉じる方向への回動）を係止する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state, the upper end portion of the stand main body 11 is on the front side (z-axis negative) of the information processing apparatus 1 with respect to the lower end portion of the clicker 16. Located on the directional side). Even if the stand body 11 is rotated in the closing direction from this state, the upper end of the stand body 11 contacts the lower end of the clicker 16, and the clicker 16 rotates clockwise (in the closing direction) of the stand body 11. (Rotation) is locked.

このように、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときには、スタンド本体１１が閉じる方向に回動することを抑制することができる。これにより、ユーザの意図に反してスタンド１０が閉じることを防止することができ、情報処理装置１の姿勢を安定的に保持することができる。また、クリッカ１６は、情報処理装置１の前面方向に屈曲又は湾曲しているため、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態になっているときにあそびを小さくすることができる。すなわち、図１２の（ｄ）の状態のときのスタンド本体１１とハウジング２とがなす角と、図１２の（ｃ）の状態のときのスタンド本体１１とハウジング２とがなす角との差を小さくすることができる。これにより、スタンド本体１１を用いて情報処理装置１を立たせているときに、情報処理装置１のぐらつきを小さくすることができる。なお、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときにスタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６の下端部と接触するようにして、上記あそびを無くしてもよい。 As described above, when the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state, it is possible to prevent the stand main body 11 from rotating in the closing direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the stand 10 from closing against the intention of the user, and it is possible to stably maintain the posture of the information processing device 1. Further, since the clicker 16 is bent or curved toward the front surface of the information processing device 1, the play can be reduced when the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state. That is, the difference between the angle formed by the stand body 11 and the housing 2 in the state (d) of FIG. 12 and the angle formed by the stand body 11 and the housing 2 in the state (c) of FIG. It can be made smaller. As a result, the wobbling of the information processing device 1 can be reduced when the information processing device 1 is made to stand by using the stand body 11. When the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state, the upper end portion of the stand main body 11 may be brought into contact with the lower end portion of the clicker 16 to eliminate the play.

また、本実施形態ではヒンジ部１４は金属で形成されるため、スタンド１０の開閉が繰り返し行われてもヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、ｂは磨耗しにくい。このため、スタンド１０の開閉が繰り返し行われても、ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａ、ｂとスタンドホルダ１５の軸受部１５ａ、ｂとはしっかり係合し、スタンド本体１１が外れやすくなったり、がたついたりすることを防止することができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, since the hinge portion 14 is made of metal, the convex portions 14a and b of the hinge portion 14 are less likely to be worn even if the stand 10 is repeatedly opened and closed. Therefore, even if the stand 10 is repeatedly opened and closed, the convex portions 14a and b of the hinge portion 14 and the bearing portions 15a and b of the stand holder 15 are firmly engaged with each other, and the stand body 11 is likely to come off. It is possible to prevent fluttering.

また、本実施形態では、クリッカ１６は弾性素材（例えばエラストマー）によって形成されるため、比較的変形し易く、スタンド本体１１を開閉する際にスタンド本体１１の上端部分がクリッカ１６に接触してもユーザは比較的小さな力でスタンド本体１１を開閉させることができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, since the clicker 16 is formed of an elastic material (for example, an elastomer), it is relatively easily deformed, and even if the upper end portion of the stand body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16 when opening and closing the stand body 11. The user can open and close the stand body 11 with a relatively small force.

また、本実施形態では、スタンド本体１１の上端部に傾斜部が設けられる。これにより、スタンド本体１１の上端部がクリッカ１６と接触する場合でも、クリッカ１６を超えてスタンド本体１１を回動させ易くすることができる。また、当該傾斜部がスタンドホルダ１５の一部に面で接触するため、スタンド本体１１を支え易く、スタンド本体１１を最大開状態に維持させやすくすることができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, an inclined portion is provided at the upper end portion of the stand main body 11. As a result, even when the upper end of the stand body 11 comes into contact with the clicker 16, the stand body 11 can be easily rotated beyond the clicker 16. Further, since the inclined portion comes into contact with a part of the stand holder 15 on a surface, the stand main body 11 can be easily supported and the stand main body 11 can be easily maintained in the maximum open state.

また、本実施形態では、スタンド１０の下端部にはストッパー部材１２が設けられる。このため、スタンド１０と載置面との摩擦を大きくすることができ、スタンド１０が滑ることを防止することができる。また、スタンド１０の下端部は、情報処理装置１の内側に向かって湾曲している（図３参照）。このため、ストッパー部材１２が載置面と接触する接触面積を大きくすることができ、スタンド１０が滑ることを防止することができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, the stopper member 12 is provided at the lower end of the stand 10. Therefore, the friction between the stand 10 and the mounting surface can be increased, and the stand 10 can be prevented from slipping. Further, the lower end portion of the stand 10 is curved toward the inside of the information processing device 1 (see FIG. 3). Therefore, the contact area where the stopper member 12 comes into contact with the mounting surface can be increased, and the stand 10 can be prevented from slipping.

また、本実施形態では、スタンドホルダ１５、クリッカ１６およびヒンジ部１４は、それぞれ個別の部品として形成され、これらは分解可能に構成される。このため、例えば、繰り返しスタンド１０の開閉が行われたことによってクリッカ１６が磨耗した場合でも、クリッカ１６を交換することができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, the stand holder 15, the clicker 16, and the hinge portion 14 are each formed as individual parts, and these are configured to be disassembleable. Therefore, for example, even if the clicker 16 is worn due to the repeated opening and closing of the stand 10, the clicker 16 can be replaced.

以上、本実施形態の情報処理装置１の姿勢を保持するためのスタンド１０について説明したが、上記説明は単なる例示に過ぎず、種々の改良や変形が加えられてもよい。 The stand 10 for holding the posture of the information processing device 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, but the above description is merely an example, and various improvements and modifications may be added.

例えば、上述したスタンド本体１１、ストッパー部材１２、ヒンジ部１４、スタンドホルダ１５、クリッカ１６等の素材は単なる例示であり、これらの部材は他の素材によって形成されてもよい。また、これら各部材の形状は単なる例示であり、上述したものに限られない。 For example, the materials such as the stand body 11, the stopper member 12, the hinge portion 14, the stand holder 15, and the clicker 16 described above are merely examples, and these members may be formed of other materials. Further, the shapes of these members are merely examples, and are not limited to those described above.

例えば、上記実施形態ではヒンジ部１４は、凸部１４ａおよび１４ｂを有し、略コの字型の形状としたが、ヒンジ部は他の形状でもよい。例えば、ヒンジ部は直線状の軸であってもよい。また、ヒンジ部は金属でなくてもよく樹脂によって形成されてもよい。 For example, in the above embodiment, the hinge portion 14 has convex portions 14a and 14b and has a substantially U-shaped shape, but the hinge portion may have another shape. For example, the hinge portion may be a linear shaft. Further, the hinge portion does not have to be metal and may be formed of resin.

また、上記実施形態では、クリッカ１６は、情報処理装置１の前面方向に屈曲又は湾曲しているものとしたが、他の実施形態では、クリッカは直線状であってもよい。また、クリッカは、情報処理装置１の背面方向に屈曲又は湾曲してもよい。 Further, in the above embodiment, the clicker 16 is bent or curved in the front direction of the information processing device 1, but in other embodiments, the clicker may be linear. Further, the clicker may be bent or curved toward the back surface of the information processing device 1.

また、上記実施形態では、スタンド本体１１は、回転軸（ヒンジ部１４の凸部１４ａおよび１４ｂ）から上方に突出した突出部１１ｂと、回転軸より下方の支持部１１ｃとを有するものとし、突出部１１ｂがクリッカ１６と接触するように構成された。他の実施形態では、スタンド本体１１の一部がクリッカ１６と接触するように構成されていれば、スタンド本体１１の形状はどのようなものでもよい。例えば、回転軸より下方にクリッカ１６と接触する部分と、情報処理装置１を支持する支持部とが設けられてもよい。 Further, in the above embodiment, the stand main body 11 has a protruding portion 11b protruding upward from the rotating shaft (convex portions 14a and 14b of the hinge portion 14) and a supporting portion 11c below the rotating shaft. The portion 11b is configured to come into contact with the clicker 16. In another embodiment, the shape of the stand body 11 may be any shape as long as a part of the stand body 11 is configured to come into contact with the clicker 16. For example, a portion that comes into contact with the clicker 16 below the rotation axis and a support portion that supports the information processing device 1 may be provided.

また、他の実施形態では、スタンド本体１１にクリッカを設け、スタンド本体が回動するときに当該クリッカと接触する係止部が設けられてもよい。この場合、スタンド本体１１に設けられたクリッカが変形することで上記クリック音が鳴ってもよい。 Further, in another embodiment, the stand main body 11 may be provided with a clicker, and a locking portion that comes into contact with the clicker when the stand main body rotates may be provided. In this case, the click sound may be produced by deforming the clicker provided on the stand body 11.

また、上記実施形態では、クリッカ１６によってクリック音が鳴るものとしたが、必ずしもクリック音が鳴るものに限られない。例えば、スタンド本体が最大開状態になるまでにスタンド本体の一部が係止部に接触し、当該係止部によってスタンド本体の少なくとも一方向への回動が係止されていれば、ユーザにスタンド本体が最大開状態になる位置を認識させることはできる。 Further, in the above embodiment, the clicker 16 makes a click sound, but it is not necessarily limited to the click sound. For example, if a part of the stand body comes into contact with the locking portion before the stand body is fully opened, and the locking portion locks the rotation of the stand body in at least one direction, the user is notified. It is possible to recognize the position where the stand body is in the maximum open state.

また、上記実施形態では、図１２の（ｄ）に示されるように、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときには、クリッカ１６がスタンド本体１１に接触しないようにして、いわゆる遊びを設けるようにした。他の実施形態では、スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときに、クリッカ１６がスタンド本体１１に接触してもよい。すなわち、図１２の（ｄ）の状態において、クリッカ１６がスタンド本体１１の上端部に接触するようにしてもよい。この場合において、クリッカ１６がスタンド本体１１の上端部を回動方向（スタンド本体１１が閉状態（第１位置）から開状態（第２位置）になる方向。図１２における反時計回り）に付勢するようにしてもよい。スタンド本体１１が最大開状態のときにクリッカ１６によってスタンド本体１１が回動方向に付勢されることにより、スタンド本体１１を最大開状態にしっかりと固定することができる。 Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the stand main body 11 is in the maximum open state, the clicker 16 is prevented from coming into contact with the stand main body 11 to provide so-called play. In another embodiment, the clicker 16 may come into contact with the stand body 11 when the stand body 11 is in the fully open state. That is, in the state (d) of FIG. 12, the clicker 16 may come into contact with the upper end portion of the stand body 11. In this case, the clicker 16 attaches the upper end portion of the stand body 11 in the rotation direction (the direction in which the stand body 11 changes from the closed state (first position) to the open state (second position); counterclockwise in FIG. 12). You may try to force it. When the stand body 11 is in the maximum open state, the clicker 16 urges the stand body 11 in the rotational direction, so that the stand body 11 can be firmly fixed in the maximum open state.

１情報処理装置
２ハウジング
２ａ収納部
３メモリスロット
４凹部
１０スタンド
１１スタンド本体
１２ストッパー部
１３突起部
１４ヒンジ部
１４ａ、１４ｂ凸部
１５スタンドホルダ
１５ａ、１５ｂ軸受部
１６クリッカ
1 Information processing device 2 Housing 2a Storage part 3 Memory slot 4 Recessed part 10 Stand 11 Stand body 12 Stopper part 13 Protruding part 14 Hinge part 14a, 14b Convex part 15 Stand holder 15a, 15b Bearing part 16 Clicker

Claims

A holding member that is detachably attached to a device and holds the posture of the device.
A main body portion for holding the posture of the device and a shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion of the device are provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The convex portion is a holding member having a portion that fits into the opening of the bearing portion and a portion that is exposed from the opening .

The holding member according to claim 1, wherein the central portion of the second portion of the shaft portion is fixed to the main body portion.

The shaft portion has a substantially U-shape, and the main body portion has a positioning portion along the inside of the substantially U-shaped shaft portion and having a screw hole, and the shaft portion is inserted into the screw hole. The holding member according to claim 2 , which is fixed to the main body by a screw.

The shaft portion is arranged on the upper part of the main body portion,
The main body
A support portion for supporting the device extending from the shaft portion toward the lower end of the main body portion, and a support portion.
One of claims 1 to 3 , which includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the upper end of the support portion and comes into contact with a locking portion fixed to the device when the main body portion rotates around the shaft portion. The holding member described.

The holding member according to claim 4 , wherein an inclined portion is provided at the tip end portion of the protruding portion.

The holding member according to claim 5 , wherein the inclined surface of the inclined portion faces the device side.

The shaft portion is provided at the upper end portion of the main body portion, and is provided.
A stopper portion is provided at the lower end portion of the main body portion.
The holding member according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the stopper portion is made of a material having a friction coefficient larger than that of the lower end portion of the main body portion.

The holding member according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the shaft portion is formed of a metal member.

The shaft portion is provided at the upper end portion of the main body portion, and is provided.
The holding member according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the lower end portion of the main body portion is curved or bent toward the device.

The main body can rotate between the closed state and the open state.
The main body holds the posture of the device when it is in the open state.
Any of claims 1 to 9 , wherein at least one engaging portion for engaging with the engaged portion provided in the device is provided on the back side of the main body portion when the main body portion is in the closed state. Holding member described in Crab.

A holding structure that holds the posture of the device
A main body that is detachably attached to the device and holds the posture of the device,
The bearing part fixed to the device and
A shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion is provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The convex portion has a holding structure having a portion that fits into the opening of the bearing portion and a portion that is exposed from the opening .

A holding member that is detachably attached to a device and holds the posture of the device.
A main body portion for holding the posture of the device and a shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion of the device are provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The central portion of the second portion of the shaft portion is fixed to the main body portion,
The shaft portion has a substantially U-shape, and the main body portion has a positioning portion along the inside of the substantially U-shaped shaft portion and having a screw hole, and the shaft portion is inserted into the screw hole. A holding member that is fixed to the main body by screws .

A holding structure that holds the posture of the device
A main body that is detachably attached to the device and holds the posture of the device,
The bearing part fixed to the device and
A shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion is provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The central portion of the second portion of the shaft portion is fixed to the main body portion,
The shaft portion has a substantially U-shape, and the main body portion has a positioning portion along the inside of the substantially U-shaped shaft portion and having a screw hole, and the shaft portion is inserted into the screw hole. A holding structure that is fixed to the main body by screws .

A holding member that is detachably attached to a device and holds the posture of the device.
A main body portion for holding the posture of the device and a shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion of the device are provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The shaft portion is arranged on the upper part of the main body portion,
The main body
A support portion for supporting the device extending from the shaft portion toward the lower end of the main body portion, and a support portion.
A holding member including a protruding portion that protrudes from the upper end of the support portion and comes into contact with a locking portion fixed to the device when the main body portion rotates around the shaft portion .

A holding structure that holds the posture of the device
A main body that is detachably attached to the device and holds the posture of the device,
The bearing part fixed to the device and
A shaft portion fixed to the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion is provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of first portions having a curved convex portion on the surface that fits into the bearing portion and extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis connecting the bearing portions.
A second portion having both ends connected to said pair of first portions, was closed,
The shaft portion is arranged on the upper part of the main body portion,
The main body
A support portion for supporting the device extending from the shaft portion toward the lower end of the main body portion, and a support portion.
A holding structure including a protruding portion that protrudes from the upper end of the support portion and comes into contact with a locking portion fixed to the device when the main body portion rotates around the shaft portion .

A holding member that is detachably attached to a device and holds the posture of the device.
A main body portion for holding the posture of the device and a shaft portion fixed to one surface of the main body portion and detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion of the device are provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of convex portions that are fitted to the bearing portion and are convex toward the bearing portion,
A connecting portion provided so as to extend parallel to the straight line connecting the bearing portions,
It has a pair of damper portions connecting both ends of the connecting portion and each of the pair of convex portions.
A holding member in which the entire pair of damper portions is covered with one surface of the main body portion .

The holding member according to claim 16, wherein the main body portion includes a positioning portion along the entire damper portion between the pair of damper portions.

A holding structure that holds the posture of the device
A main body that is detachably attached to the device and holds the posture of the device,
The bearing part fixed to the device and
A shaft portion that is fixed to one surface of the main body portion and that is detachably and rotatably fitted to the bearing portion is provided.
The shaft portion
A pair of convex portions that are fitted to the bearing portion and are convex toward the bearing portion,
A connecting portion provided so as to extend parallel to the straight line connecting the bearing portions,
It has a pair of damper portions connecting both ends of the connecting portion and each of the pair of convex portions.
A holding structure in which the entire pair of damper portions is covered by one surface of the main body portion .

The holding member according to claim 18, wherein the main body portion includes a positioning portion along the entire damper portion between the pair of damper portions.