JP7356339B2 - cover - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cover in which a portable electronic device is housed.

Patent Document 1 discloses a cover that accommodates a smartphone, which is a portable electronic device. This cover includes a first plate-shaped cover that covers the front of the flat smartphone, a second plate-shaped cover that covers the back of the smartphone, and a connection part that connects these two covers in a foldable manner. ing.

JP 2018-160025 Publication

The above-described cover can be used not only for smartphones but also for portable game devices. However, some portable game devices have operation parts, such as joysticks, that protrude significantly from the main surface of the game apparatus, and there is a problem in that the cover becomes large when trying to accommodate such a large protrusion operation part. There is. The problem is not limited to this, and the cover is required to be suitable for the shape of the game device. Note that such a problem can occur not only in game devices but also in portable electronic devices in general. The present invention was made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a cover suitable for the shape of a portable electronic device.

<1. First cover>
The first cover according to the present disclosure is formed in a rectangular shape, and includes a first main surface, a second main surface formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side of the first main surface, and the first main surface and the second main surface. a peripheral edge surface connecting the peripheral edges of the second main surface and having an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface, and a pair of side edge surfaces, and at least one joystick protruding from the first main surface; An operating portion provided on each of the pair of side edge surfaces of the upper edge surface and protruding toward the second main surface, and an operating portion protruding from the second main surface and on the lower edge surface side of each of the operating portions. A cover for accommodating a portable electronic device having a protrusion located at a front cover, a front cover covering the first main surface, a rear cover covering the second main surface, and the front cover and the rear cover. a connecting portion for connection, a closed state in which the front cover is closed with respect to the rear cover so as to form an internal space capable of accommodating the portable electronic device; and a closed state in which the front cover is closed with respect to the rear cover. The connecting portion connects the front cover and the rear cover so that the front cover and the rear cover can be in an open state, and in the closed state, the front cover has an inner surface facing the first main surface and an inner surface facing the first main surface. the inner surface of the front cover has a recessed portion formed to cover at least a portion of the joystick at a position corresponding to the joystick in the closed state; The outer surface of the front cover includes a bulging portion formed at a position opposite to the recessed portion, and the rear cover includes a first base portion that covers the second main surface and a bulge portion of the first base portion. an opening that extends from a peripheral edge and covers each of the protrusions from the lower edge side, and that exposes the operating section to the outside between the front cover and the rear cover in the closed state; is formed.

According to the first cover, since the recessed portion is formed on the inner surface of the front cover so as to cover at least a portion of the joystick, it is possible to suppress unnecessary loads from acting on the joystick. On the other hand, a bulge is formed on the outer surface of the front cover so as to include the position opposite to the recess, and at least a part of the outer surface other than the bulge is on the first main surface of the portable electronic device. Closer than the bulge. In this way, since the front cover bulges out at the position where the joystick is provided, the front cover can be made compact as a whole while avoiding unnecessary loads from acting on the joystick. That is, it is possible to provide a cover suitable for the shape of the portable electronic device.

Furthermore, by providing the extension portion that covers the protrusion as described above, the protrusion of the game device can be protected. Further, by providing the extending portion, it is possible to easily visually recognize which side of the cover is the upper side.

Since each operating section protrudes from the second main surface of the portable electronic device, for example, if the front cover is provided to cover these operating sections, the front cover may get caught on these operating sections when opening. Otherwise, the front cover may become difficult to open. In addition, in order to prevent interference with these operation parts when opening the front cover, it is possible to form the connecting part long, but if this is done, the front cover will hang considerably from the rear cover in the open state. It may get in the way when operating portable electronic devices. On the other hand, if the opening is formed as described above and the operating section is exposed, interference of the front cover with the operating section can be suppressed, and the front cover can be opened easily. Further, there is no need to lengthen the connection portion, and it is possible to suppress deterioration in the operability of the portable electronic device.

The front cover mainly covers the first main surface, but can also be configured to additionally cover the peripheral surface of the game device. This point also applies to the rear cover. Therefore, the peripheral surface may be covered only by the front cover, only the rear cover, or both the front cover and the rear cover. Further, as described above, an opening through which the operating section is exposed is formed between the front cover and the rear cover in the closed state. Furthermore, the peripheral surface of the game device is composed of an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface, and a pair of side edge surfaces. It is also possible to form a surface. In other words, at least surfaces that can be distinguished from the upper edge surface, the lower edge surface, and the pair of side edge surfaces based on the outer shape may be provided. In addition, if a corner surface is formed between the top edge surface and the side wall surface, and an operating section is formed on each corner surface, the corner surface on which the operating section is formed is included in the top edge surface. It will be done.

The first cover may be configured such that a gap is formed between the inner surface of the front cover and the first main surface in the closed state.

According to this configuration, since a gap is formed between the inner surface of the front cover and the first main surface, it is possible to prevent unnecessary loads from being applied by the front cover to, for example, the joystick, buttons, and display. I can do it.

In the first cover, the rear cover stands up from the peripheral edge of the first base and is capable of contacting at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces among the peripheral surfaces of the portable electronic device. a first side wall portion, at least a portion of the first side wall portion is configured to be able to engage with at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side wall surfaces; In the closed state, it can be configured to be placed at a position covering the upper edge surface of the portable electronic device.

According to this configuration, the portable electronic device can be fixed by the first side wall portion of the rear cover. In particular, if the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device comes into contact with the first side wall, for example, when operating the portable electronic device with the lower edge surface facing vertically downward, the portable electronic device may It is possible to prevent the electronic device from separating downward from the rear cover. Furthermore, the connection part is arranged at a position covering the upper edge surface of the portable electronic device in the closed state. Therefore, detachment of the portable electronic device from the upper edge of the cover can also be suppressed.

Note that in the first base, no wall portion may be provided at a portion where the first side wall portion does not stand up, or, for example, a wall portion lower than the first side wall portion may be provided. That is, for example, the wall portion may not be provided on the upper edge surface side of the peripheral edge surface of the portable electronic device, and only the first base portion may extend. Alternatively, a wall portion lower than the first side wall portion may be provided.

In the first cover, the front cover includes a second plate-shaped base that covers the first main surface of the portable electronic device, and a second base that stands up from the periphery of the second base and that extends from the periphery of the portable electronic device. a second side wall portion that covers at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces, and in the closed state, the front end surface of the side wall portion of the rear cover and the second side wall portion that covers a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces; The distal end surface of the second side wall portion can be configured to be in contact with each other.

According to this configuration, since the end surfaces of the side wall portions of both covers are configured to be in contact with each other, the covers can be easily brought into the closed state. Note that, for example, when the cover is covered with a sheet material, the tip surfaces covered with the sheet material come into contact with each other. In this way, even if there is an inclusion such as a sheet material between the tip surfaces, it can be said that the tip surfaces are in contact with each other.

In the first cover, at least one speaker hole is formed in the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device, and in the first side wall portion of the rear cover, a portion facing the lower edge surface. A notch portion may be formed at a position facing the speaker hole, through which the speaker hole is exposed to the outside in the open state.

According to this configuration, a notch is formed at a position corresponding to the speaker hole of the portable electronic device to expose the speaker hole to the outside in the open state. Therefore, the speaker hole is prevented from being blocked by the side wall portion, and in the open state, it is exposed to the outside through the notch, making it easier to hear the sound output from the speaker hole.

In the first cover, the first side wall portion of the rear cover may include a pair of side edge portions facing the pair of side edge surfaces, and a lower edge portion facing the lower edge surface. The wall thickness of the side edge portion can be made thinner than the wall thickness of the lower edge portion near the approximate center of the first side wall portion in the upright direction.

According to this configuration, the following effects can be obtained. For example, when the portable electronic device is a game device, the cover may be opened and a game may be played with the game device housed in the cover. In this case, the user will grasp both side edge surfaces of the game device via the side edges of the first side wall. At this time, if the wall thickness of each side edge portion is too large, the user may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, by making the wall thickness of each side edge thinner than that of the lower edge, the sense of discomfort is suppressed, and by making the wall thickness of the lower edge relatively thick, the game device can be held stably from below. It can be supported.

In the first cover, the front cover may be thicker than the first base of the rear cover.

According to this configuration, the following effects can be obtained. The first base of the rear cover is unlikely to deform because the portable electronic device is fixed thereto, but the second base of the front cover does not come into contact with the portable electronic device, at least in the open state, so deformation occurs. There is a risk. Therefore, the thickness of the second base portion of the front cover is made thicker than the thickness of the first base portion of the rear cover to suppress the occurrence of deformation. On the other hand, even if the first base portion of the rear cover is thin, deformation does not easily occur. Therefore, the thickness of the first base portion of the rear cover may be thinner than the thickness of the second base portion of the front cover, thereby making it possible to reduce the weight.

More specifically, for example, the front cover includes a second base portion that covers the first main surface of the portable electronic device, and stands up from a peripheral edge of the second base portion, and covers a portion of the peripheral surface of the portable electronic device. , a second side wall portion that covers at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces, and the thickness of the second base portion is greater than the thickness of the first base portion. be able to.

In the first cover, the extending portion may protrude from the base portion more than a tip portion of the operating portion that protrudes most from the second main surface.

According to this configuration, when the portable electronic device is accommodated, the extending portion protrudes beyond the operation portion, so when the rear cover is placed on a predetermined surface such as a desk, the extending portion protrudes beyond the operating portion. It is possible to prevent the operation part from coming into contact with the surface. Therefore, in the placed state, it is possible to suppress unnecessary loads from being applied to the operating section.

<2. Second cover>
The second cover according to the present disclosure is configured as follows.
Connecting a first main surface formed in a rectangular shape, a second main surface formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side to the first main surface, and peripheral portions of the first main surface and the second main surface. A cover for accommodating a portable electronic device, comprising: a peripheral surface having an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface, and a pair of side edge surfaces;
a front cover that covers the first main surface;
a rear cover that covers the second main surface;
a connection part that connects the front cover and the rear cover;
Equipped with
A closed state in which the front cover is closed to the rear cover and an open state in which the front cover is opened to the rear cover are arranged so as to form an internal space that can accommodate the portable electronic device. the connecting portion connects the front cover and the rear cover so as to obtain
The rear cover is
a first base that covers a second main surface of the portable electronic device;
a first side wall portion that stands up from a periphery of the first base and is capable of contacting at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces among the peripheral surfaces of the portable electronic device;
Equipped with
At least a portion of the first side wall portion is configured to be engageable with at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side wall surfaces,
The connecting portion is configured to be disposed at a position covering the upper edge surface of the portable electronic device in the closed state.

According to the second cover, the portable electronic device can be fixed by the first side wall portion of the rear cover. In particular, if the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device comes into contact with the first side wall, for example, when operating the portable electronic device with the lower edge surface facing vertically downward, the portable electronic device may It is possible to prevent the electronic device from detaching from the rear cover. Furthermore, the connection part is arranged at a position covering the upper edge surface of the portable electronic device in the closed state. Therefore, detachment of the portable electronic device from the upper edge of the cover can also be suppressed. As described above, the second cover according to the present disclosure is suitable for the shape of a portable electronic device.

In the second cover, the first side wall portion of the rear cover includes a pair of side edge portions opposite to the pair of side edge surfaces, and a lower edge portion opposite to the lower edge surface, and The wall thickness of the side edge portion may be thinner than the wall thickness of the lower edge portion near the approximate center of the first side wall portion in the upright direction.

In the second cover, the front cover includes:
a second base that covers the first main surface of the portable electronic device;
a second side wall portion that stands up from a peripheral edge of the second base and covers at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces among the peripheral surfaces of the portable electronic device;
Equipped with
In the closed state, the front end surface of the side wall portion of the rear cover and the front end surface of the second side wall portion of the front cover may be configured to be in contact with each other.

In the second cover, in the first side wall portion of the rear cover, at least one first side wall is provided at a portion facing the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device, and is opened at a distal end surface of the first side wall surface. 1 notch can be formed.

In the second cover, the two pairs of notches can be formed symmetrically on the first side wall.

In the second cover, a second notch into which a magnet is fitted may be formed in the first side wall.

In the second cover, the front cover includes a second base portion that covers the first main surface of the portable electronic device, and the second base portion of the front cover has a thickness that is equal to the thickness of the second base portion of the rear cover. It can be made thicker than the wall thickness of the base.

<3. Third cover>
The third cover according to the present disclosure is configured as follows.
A first main surface formed in a rectangular shape, a second main surface formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side to the first main surface, and connecting peripheral portions of the first main surface and the second main surface. A cover for accommodating a portable electronic device, comprising a peripheral surface having an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface, and a pair of side edge surfaces,
a front cover that covers the first main surface;
a rear cover that covers the second main surface;
a connection part that connects the front cover and the rear cover;
Equipped with
A closed state in which the front cover is closed to the rear cover and an open state in which the front cover is opened to the rear cover are arranged so as to form an internal space that can accommodate the portable electronic device. the connecting portion connects the front cover and the rear cover so as to obtain
The rear cover is
a first base covering the second main surface;
In the closed state, a pair of extension portions extend from a periphery of the first base on the opposite side from the front cover;
Equipped with
In the closed state, openings are formed between the front cover and the rear cover at locations corresponding to the respective extension portions.

According to the third cover, the shape is suitable for the portable electronic device.

In the third cover, the front cover is formed into a plate shape, and in the closed state,
having an inner surface facing the first main surface and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface,
The inner surface of the front cover includes at least one recess,
The outer surface of the front cover may include a bulge that is formed in a portion corresponding to the recess and that bulges along the recess.

In the third cover, the rear cover includes:
a first base that covers a second main surface of the portable electronic device;
a first side wall portion that stands up from a peripheral edge of the first base and faces a peripheral surface of the portable electronic device;
Equipped with
In the first side wall portion of the rear cover, at least one first notch portion that is opened at the tip end surface of the first side wall surface is formed in a portion facing the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device. can do.

In the third cover, a second notch into which a magnet is fitted can be formed in the first side wall.

<4. Fourth cover>
As mentioned above, covers such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1 have been proposed in the past, but in recent years, covers have been required not only to simply accommodate portable electronic devices but also to have a good design. Therefore, the fourth cover according to the present disclosure aims to easily accommodate desired designs.

The fourth cover according to the present disclosure is configured as follows.
a first main surface, a second main surface formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side of the first main surface, and a peripheral edge surface connecting the peripheral edges of the first main surface and the second main surface. A cover for accommodating a portable electronic device comprising:
a front cover that covers the first main surface;
a rear cover that covers the first main surface;
a connection part that connects the front cover and the rear cover;
Equipped with
a closed state in which the front cover is closed relative to the rear cover to form an internal space that can accommodate the portable electronic device; and a closed state in which the front cover is closed relative to the rear cover so as to form an internal space that can accommodate the portable electronic device, and a closed state in which the front cover is closed so that the internal space is opened to the outside. the connecting portion connects the front cover and the rear cover so that the front cover can be in an open state relative to the front cover;
The front cover has a front cover member,
The rear cover has a rear cover member,
The front cover and the rear cover are formed by covering at least a portion of the front cover member and the rear cover member with a sheet material,
The connecting portion is formed by a part of the sheet material.

According to the fourth cover, since the front cover and the rear cover are formed by covering at least a portion of the front cover member and the rear cover member with the sheet material, the front cover and the rear cover are formed by simply changing the sheet material. The external design of the cover can be easily changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily correspond to a desired cover design. Further, since the connecting portion is formed by a part of the sheet material, the connecting portion is easily deformed, and the front cover can be opened easily.

In the fourth cover, the rear cover member includes:
a plate-shaped first base that covers a second main surface of the portable electronic device;
a first side wall portion that stands up from a periphery of the first base and is capable of contacting at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces among the peripheral surfaces of the portable electronic device;
Equipped with
At least a portion of the first side wall portion is configured to be engageable with at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side wall surfaces,
The connecting portion may be configured to be disposed at a position covering the upper edge surface of the portable electronic device in the closed state.

In the fourth cover, the front cover member includes:
a second base that covers the first main surface of the portable electronic device;
a second side wall portion that stands up from a peripheral edge of the second base and covers at least a portion of the lower edge surface and the pair of side edge surfaces among the peripheral surfaces of the portable electronic device;
Equipped with
In the closed state, the front end surface of the side wall portion of the rear cover and the front end surface of the second side wall portion of the front cover may be configured to be in contact with each other via the sheet material.

In the fourth cover, a magnet is provided on the tip end surface of the first side wall portion of the rear cover member, and the magnet is covered with the sheet material;
A magnet may be provided on a distal end surface of the second side wall portion of the front cover member, and the magnet may be covered by the sheet material.

In the fourth cover, the sheet material is
an outer sheet that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of at least one of the front cover member and the rear cover member;
an inner surface sheet that covers at least a portion of the inner surface of at least one of the front cover member and the rear cover member;
Equipped with
The connecting portion may be configured by laminating a portion of the outer sheet and a portion of the inner sheet.

In the fourth cover, the inner sheet may be configured to cover only the inner surface of at least one of the front cover member and the rear cover member.

In the fourth cover, the outer sheet is folded back at an edge of the outer surface of at least one of the front cover member and the rear cover member and is formed to extend to the inner surface, and the inner sheet extends to the inner surface. It can be formed to cover the outer sheet.

In the fourth cover, on the inner surfaces of the front cover member and the rear cover member, a first portion where the outer sheet is covered with the inner sheet is recessed than another second portion; The outer sheet disposed at the location and the second location may be configured to be flush with each other.

In the fourth cover, the sheet material is
a first outer sheet that covers at least an outer surface of the front cover member;
a second outer sheet that covers at least an outer surface of the rear cover member;
an inner sheet that covers the inner surfaces of the front cover member and the rear cover member;
Equipped with
A part of the first outer sheet is extended to form the connection part, and the extended part is fixed to the inner surface of the rear cover member,
The inner sheet may be configured to cover a portion of the first outer sheet that is fixed to the rear cover member.

According to this configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
- Since the first outer sheet extends and is fixed to the inner surface of the rear cover member rather than the outer surface, the appearance of the rear cover is improved. Further, when operating the portable electronic device in the open state, the user holding the rear cover is less likely to touch the first outer sheet, which has the advantage of improving the feel to the touch.

- Since the first outer sheet that has reached the inner surface of the rear cover member is covered by the inner sheet that integrally covers the front cover and the rear cover, a sense of unity is created in the appearance of the inner surface.

- Since the connecting portion, which is an extended portion of the first outer sheet, is fixed by the rear cover member, when opening the front cover, the connecting portion opens using the rear cover side as a fulcrum, so from this fulcrum, The front cover hangs down easily. Therefore, there is an advantage that the user can easily operate the portable electronic device. If the second outer sheet is extended and fixed on the inner surface of the front cover member, it is considered that the fixing portion to the front cover member acts as a fulcrum. Therefore, the front cover is first opened about this fulcrum, and by further pivoting the front cover, it is thought that the front cover and the connecting portion will finally open as one. Therefore, the front cover is difficult to open, and there is a possibility that the front cover may try to close or become unstable while the portable electronic device is being operated.

According to the first cover, it can be made suitable for the shape of a portable electronic device.

1 is a perspective view of a game device, which is an embodiment of a portable electronic device according to the present invention, viewed from the front side. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game device of FIG. 1 viewed from the rear side. 2 is a six-sided view of the game device of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover housing the game device in an open state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cover in which a game device is housed in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear cover viewed from the front side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear cover member viewed from the rear side. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the inner surface of the rear cover member. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 8. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 8. FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state of engagement between the peripheral surface of the game device and the side wall portion of the rear cover member. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the inner surface of the rear cover member to which the rear cover sheet is attached. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 12. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the front cover seen from the front side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the front cover member in an open state. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the inner surface of the front cover. 17 is a sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 16. FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cover in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cover in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the inner surface of the front cover member to which the front cover sheet is attached. 21 is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 20. FIG. 21 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the inner surfaces of the rear cover member and the front cover member to which an inner cover sheet is attached. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cover housing the game device in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover in a closed state, seen from the rear side. It is a perspective view explaining how to use a cover. It is a top view explaining how to use a cover. It is a perspective view explaining how to use a cover.

Hereinafter, a storage device for a portable electronic device according to the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. First, a game device 1, which is an embodiment of a portable electronic device according to the present invention, will be described, and then a cover 2 that houses the game device 1 will be described.

<1. Game device overview>
A game device according to an example of this embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game device viewed from the front, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game device viewed from the rear, and FIG. 3 is a six-sided view of the game device.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the game device 1 includes a horizontally long, substantially plate-shaped housing 11. As shown in FIGS. Although the shape and size of the housing 11 are arbitrary, as an example, the housing 11 may have a portable size. In this embodiment, the housing 11 includes a first main surface 101 formed in a rectangular shape, a second main surface 102 formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side to the first main surface 101, and a second main surface 102 formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side of the first main surface 101. and a peripheral edge surface 103 that connects the peripheral edges of the second main surface 102. Further, the connecting portion between the first main surface 101 and the peripheral edge surface 103 and the connecting portion between the second main surface 102 and the peripheral edge surface 103 are chamfered and formed as smooth curved surfaces.

The first main surface 101 is the front surface of the game device 1, and is the surface on which the display 12 is provided as described later. The right end and left end of the housing 11 are shaped so that they can be gripped with the right and left hands, respectively. That is, in order to make it easier to hold by hand, the four corners of the first main surface 101 and the second main surface 102 are formed in an arc shape, and the peripheral edge surface 103 is also formed in an arc shape along the arcs of the four corners. ing.

Below, according to the orientation of FIG. 1, the peripheral edge surface 103 is an upper edge surface 113, a lower edge surface 123, a right edge surface 133, a left edge surface 143, an upper right corner surface 153, an upper left corner surface 163, a lower right corner surface 173, and the lower left corner surface 183. Also, according to this name, when indicating the parts of the housing 11 and each part of the cover 2 described later, the upper edge surface 113, the lower edge surface 123, the right edge surface 133, the left edge surface 143, the upper right corner surface 153, The parts corresponding to the upper left corner surface 163, the lower right corner surface 173, and the lower left corner surface 183 are respectively the upper edge, the right edge, the left edge, the lower edge, the upper right corner, the upper left corner, the lower right corner, and the lower left. Sometimes called a corner.

A rectangular display 12 is provided at the center of the first main surface 101, and a right operation area 111 is provided on the right side of the display 12, and a left operation area 121 is provided on the left side. Display 12 displays images generated by game device 1. In this embodiment, the display 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD). However, display 12 may be any type of display device.

The game device 1 also includes a touch panel on the screen of the display 12. In this embodiment, the touch panel is of a type (eg, capacitive type) that allows multi-touch input. However, the touch panel may be of any type; for example, it may be of a type that allows single-touch input (for example, a resistive film type).

Next, the left operation area 121 will be explained. A joystick 32 (also referred to as an analog tick) is provided at the top of the left operation area 121. This joystick 32 can be used as a direction input unit that can input a direction. By tilting the joystick 32, the user can input a direction according to the tilting direction (and input a magnitude according to the tilting angle). Note that, instead of the joystick, a slide stick or the like capable of slide input may be provided as the direction input section. Furthermore, in this embodiment, input by pressing down the joystick 32 is possible.

Further, the left side operation area 121 is provided with various operation buttons. In other words, left operation area 1
21 is provided with a cross key 33 below the joystick 32, which can also be used as a direction input section. Furthermore, a - (minus) button 47 is provided above the joystick 32, and a record button 37 is provided below the cross key 33.

Further, an L button 38 is provided on the upper left corner surface 163 of the peripheral surface 103 and extends in an arc shape along this corner surface, and a ZL button 39 is provided on the second main surface 102 side of the L button 38. It is being The ZL button 39 projects rearward from the second main surface 102 and can be pushed in from above. A protrusion 34 is formed below this ZL button 39. This protruding portion 34 is a portion that protrudes from the second main surface 102 and has an inclined surface toward the second main surface 102 as it goes downward from the ZL button 39.

Next, the right side operation area 111 will be explained. A joystick 52 is provided in the vertical center of the right operation area 111 as a direction input section. Note that the joystick 52 is located at least below the joystick 32 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the joystick 52 has the same configuration as the joystick 32 in the left operation area 121. Furthermore, instead of the joystick 52, a cross key, a slide stick capable of slide input, or the like may be provided. Further, above the joystick 52, four operation buttons 53 to 56 (specifically, an A button 53, a B button 54, an X button 55, and a Y button 56) are provided. Further, a + (plus) button 57 is provided above the four operation buttons 53 to 56, and a home button 58 is provided below the joystick 52.

Further, an R button 50 is provided on the upper right corner surface 153 of the peripheral surface 103 and extends in an arc shape along this corner surface, and a ZR button 51 is further provided on the second main surface side of the R button 50. ing. The ZR button 51 protrudes rearward from the second main surface and can be pushed in from above. A protrusion 35 is formed below this ZR button 51. The protruding portion 35 is a portion that protrudes from the second main surface 102 and has an inclined surface toward the second main surface 102 as it goes downward from the ZR button 51.

The above-mentioned operation buttons and the like are used to issue instructions according to various programs (for example, OS programs and application programs) executed by the game device 1.

Next, the upper edge surface 113 of the housing 11 will be explained. The upper edge surface 113 is provided with a power button 28, a volume button 29, an exhaust port 37, an audio input/output terminal 25, and a slot 23 arranged from left to right. The volume button 29 is used to adjust the volume emitted from the speaker holes 11a and 11b, which will be described later.The exhaust port 37 is a hole through which air that has cooled a processor, which will be described later, inside the housing 11 is exhausted. Further, the audio input/output terminal 25 is a terminal to which an external speaker or an earphone terminal is connected.

The slot 23 has a shape into which a predetermined type of storage medium can be inserted. The predetermined type of storage medium is, for example, a storage medium (eg, a dedicated memory card) dedicated to the game device 1 and the same type of information processing device. The predetermined type of storage medium stores, for example, data used by the game device (e.g., application save data, etc.) and/or programs executed by the game device 1 (e.g., application program, etc.). used for

Next, the lower edge surface 123 of the housing 11 will be explained. A lower terminal 27 is provided near the center of the lower edge surface 123 in the left-right direction. The lower terminal 27 is a terminal through which the housing 11 communicates with a cradle (not shown). In this embodiment, the lower terminal 27 is a USB connector (more specifically, a female connector). When the housing 11 is placed on the cradle, images generated and output by the game device 1 can be displayed on a stationary monitor. Further, as described later, a battery (not shown) built into the housing 11 is connected to the lower terminal 27, and when power is supplied to the game device 1 via the lower terminal 27, , the supplied power charges the battery.

Speaker holes 11a and 11b are formed on both sides of the lower edge surface 123 in the left-right direction at positions close to the first main surface 101. A speaker (not shown) is built inside the housing 11, and the output sound from the speaker is output from the speaker holes 11a and 11b, respectively.

Although not shown, various electronic components such as a battery, a processor (for example, an SoC including a CPU and a GPU), a flash memory, and a DRAM are arranged inside the housing 11 to drive the game device. Some of these may be mounted on an electronic circuit board and housed in the housing 11. Further, the electronic components inside the housing 11 are configured to be electrically connected to the display 12, touch panel, various buttons, terminals, etc. exposed to the outside of the housing 11 as described above, and to control these. . Further, as necessary, various sensors such as an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor, a camera, and the like can be built into the housing 11.

Furthermore, a pair of intake ports 59 are formed on the lower edge surface 123 side of the second main surface 102 . Each intake port 59 is formed in a groove shape extending in the left-right direction. Air for cooling the processor is sucked through these intake ports 59 .

<2. Cover＞
Next, the cover 2 according to the present embodiment will be explained with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the cover housing the game device described above in an open state, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the cover in a closed state. Below, each part constituting this cover 2 and its assembly will be explained first, and then the overall configuration of the assembled cover and how to use it will be explained.

<2-1. Parts that make up the cover>
The cover 2 according to the present embodiment includes a rear cover member 4, a front cover member 6, a front cover sheet 71 that mainly covers the rear cover member 4, a rear cover sheet 72 that mainly covers the front cover member 6, and both cover members 4, 6. It is constituted by an inner cover sheet 73 that covers the inner surface of the. Each part will be explained in detail below. In the following description, when the cover is in the closed state, the surface of the cover 2 facing the internal space in which the game device 1 is housed will be referred to as the inner surface, and the surface of the cover 2 facing the outside will be referred to as the outer surface. Further, for convenience of explanation, the cover 2 and each part will be explained based on the orientation shown in FIG. 5. That is, although the description will be made based on the orientation when the cover is in the closed state, the present invention is not limited to this orientation.

<2-1-1. Rear cover member＞
6 is a perspective view of the rear cover member seen from the front side, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the rear cover member seen from the rear side, FIG. 8 is a plan view and partially enlarged view of the inner surface of the rear cover member, and FIG. 9 is a diagram FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 8, and FIG. 11 is a sectional view illustrating the state of engagement between the side wall portion and the game device. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 11, the rear cover member 4 is made of a resin material, metal, or the like, and is a member that mainly covers the second main surface 102 of the game device 1. Specifically, the rear cover member 4 includes a plate-like base portion 41 formed in a rectangular shape, and a side wall portion 42 extending from the periphery of the base portion 41 and having a U-shape in plan view. When the game device 1 is housed in the cover 2, the base portion 41 is in contact with the second main surface 102 of the game device 1, and the side wall portion 42 is in contact with the peripheral surface 103. The side wall portion 42 and the base portion 41 will be described in detail below.

First, the side wall portion 42 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 9, the side wall portion 42 is formed to have an arcuate cross section so as to be convex outward, and is composed of an inner surface 401, an outer surface 402, and an end surface 403 connecting the tips of the inner surface 401 and the outer surface 402. has been done. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the side wall portion 42 has a lower edge portion corresponding to the lower edge surface 123, the right edge surface 133, the left edge surface 143, the lower right corner surface 173, and the lower left corner surface 183 of the game device 1. 421, a right side edge 422, a left side edge 423, a lower right corner 424, and a lower left corner 425. That is, the side wall portion 42 is not provided with portions corresponding to the upper edge surface 113, the upper right corner surface 153, and the upper left corner surface 163 of the game device 1, and is open. Therefore, as will be described later, when the game device 1 is housed in the rear cover 400, the game device 1 can be housed from this open portion.

A trapezoidal first rear notch 431 is formed near the center of the lower edge 421 in the left-right direction. The first rear notch 431 reaches approximately the base 41, and the lower terminal 27 of the housed game device 1 is exposed to the outside from the first rear notch 431. Further, in this lower edge portion 421, two notches, that is, second and third rear notches 432 and 433, are formed on both sides of the first rear notch 431, respectively. The second rear notch 432 is adjacent to the first rear notch 431, and the third rear notch 433 is formed closer to the side edges 422, 423 than the second rear notch 432. . To explain in more detail, the second and third rear notches 432 and 433 are each formed to extend along the lower edge 421. Further, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 8, the second and third rear notches 432, 433 are formed in a rectangular cross-section that is open at the end surface 403 and the inner surface 401 of the lower edge 421, and Rectangular parallelepiped magnets 45 are arranged in the notches 432 and 433.

The magnet 45 has a shape that fits into these rear notches 432, 433, and is fixed to each rear notch 432, 433 with an adhesive. Therefore, the magnet 45 is arranged so as to be exposed at the end surface 403 and the inner surface 401 of the lower edge 421.

Further, a fourth rear notch portion 434 is formed closer to the side edge portions 422 and 423 than each third rear notch portion 433 . Each of the fourth rear notches 434 is arranged at a position corresponding to each of the speaker holes 11a and 11b of the game device 1. To explain in more detail, each of the fourth rear notches 434 is formed to extend along the end surface 403 of the lower edge 421. Further, the fourth rear notch portion 434 is formed to have an arcuate cross section that is open at the end surface 403 and the inner surface 401 of the lower edge portion 421 . These fourth rear notches 434 allow the speaker holes 11a and 11b of the housed game device 1 to be exposed to the outside in the open state without being blocked by the lower edge 421. The sound from the speaker holes 11a and 11b passes through the fourth rear notch 434 and is emitted to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 11, the height of the side wall portion 42 is approximately 2/3 of the height of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1. That is, when the game device 1 is housed, it extends to the outermost part of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1, that is, to the slightly front side of the top P of the arc. As a result, in the side wall portion 42, a portion of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1 on the front side of the outermost side P is prevented from coming off, and as will be described later, the game device 1 is prevented from coming off from the rear cover of the cover 2. ing.

Next, the thickness of the side wall portion 42 will be explained. Of the side wall portion 42 , the thickness of the right side edge 422 and the left side edge 423 is smaller than the thickness of the lower edge 421 , the lower right corner 424 , and the lower left corner 425 . This is because the right side edge 422 and the left side edge 423 are located at positions corresponding to the right and left ends of the game device 1 held by the user. That is, as will be described later, when playing a game while the game device 1 is housed in the cover 2, the user can access the right and left ends of the game device 1 via the right edge 422 and the left edge 423. will be held. At this time, if the thickness of the right edge 422 and the left edge 423 is too large, the user will feel uncomfortable, so the thickness of the right edge 422 and the left edge 423 is made small. It may be about 0 mm to 2.5 mm, and further may be about 1.6 to 1.8 mm.

On the other hand, since the rear notches 431 to 434 are formed on the lower edge 421 as described above, the right side edge is 422 and the left side edge 423, and may be, for example, approximately 1.5 to 3.3 mm, or further 2.0 to 2.5 mm. Further, the thickness of the lower right corner 424 and the lower left corner 425 is formed to gradually decrease from the lower edge 421 to the right edge 422 and the left edge 423. Note that, as described later, the rear cover member 4 may be covered with the rear cover sheet 71, and in this case, the thickness of the both side edges 422, 423 and the lower edge 421 is the thickness including the rear cover sheet 71. may be within the above range.

Next, the base portion 41 will be explained. As described above, the base 41 is configured to be in contact with the second main surface 102 of the game device 1. Further, in the base portion 41, extending portions 441 and 442 extending rearward are connected to positions corresponding to the upper right corner surface 153 and the upper left corner surface 163 of the game device 1, respectively, as shown in FIG. Each of the extending portions 441 and 442 is formed of a curved surface that covers the protruding portions 34 and 35 formed on the second main surface 102 of the game device 1, and further extends from the rear edge of the ZR button 51 and the ZL button 39. It extends slightly to the rear. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later, when the rear cover is placed on the installation surface with the game device 1 housed, the rear edges of each of the extending portions 441 and 442 come into contact with the installation surface, and the ZL button 39 Also, the ZR button 51 is prevented from coming into contact with the installation surface.

Further, when the user grasps both ends of the game device 1 housed in the cover 2, the user can hook his or her fingers on the extensions 441 and 442, which has the advantage of making it easier to grasp. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the edges 441a and 441b of the extension parts 441 and 442 are formed by smooth curves. Thereby, it is possible to suppress discomfort when the user's finger touches the edge of the extension portion during game play.

Further, a through hole 411 is formed in the base 41 at a position corresponding to a pair of air intake ports 59 formed on the second main surface 102 when the game device 1 is housed. Each through hole 411 has a shape that matches the intake port 59, that is, is formed in the shape of a narrow groove extending in the left-right direction, and is opened to the outside through the base 41.

Furthermore, as shown in the enlarged views of FIGS. 8 and 9, a first thin part 428 is formed on the inner surface of the side wall part 42 and extends along the boundary with the base part 41. As a result, a step is formed at the boundary between the first thin part 428 and the base 41 and between the first thin part 428 and a region on the end face 403 side (hereinafter referred to as end region 429). There is. As will be described later, a front cover sheet 71 is arranged on this first thin part 428, and at this time, the depth of the first thin part 428 is adjusted so that the front cover sheet 71 and the base 41 are flush with each other. has been adjusted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a second thin portion 412 is formed on the inner surface of the base 41 in a region along the upper edge. As a result, a step is formed at the boundary between the second thin portion 412 and a region on the lower edge side (hereinafter referred to as internal region 413). As will be described later, a front cover sheet 71 and a rear cover sheet 72 are laminated in this order on this second thin part 412, and at this time, the front cover sheet 72 and the internal area 413 of the base 41 are flush with each other. The depth of the second thin portion 412 is adjusted so that

<2-1-2. Rear cover sheet＞
Next, the rear cover sheet 71 will be explained. The rear cover sheet 71 is formed of a resin sheet, woven fabric, or the like, and is attached to the entire outer surface 402 and end surface 403 of the rear cover member 4, and a part of the inner surface 401. In particular, when the rear cover sheet 71 is made of woven fabric, there is an advantage that the cover 2 is less likely to slip when gripped by hand, and furthermore, fingerprints are less likely to adhere thereto.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of the inner surface of the rear cover member covered with the rear cover sheet, and FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 12. In FIG. 12, the rear cover sheet 71 is shown in gray. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the rear cover sheet 71 covers the outer surface 402 of the rear cover member 4, is further folded back at the end surface 403 of the side wall portion 42, and extends toward the inner surface 401. It extends so as to cover the side wall portion 42 including the first thin portion 428 . Further, the upper edge portion of the base portion 41 is also folded back and extends so as to cover the inner surfaces of the extension portions 441 and 442 and the second thin portion 412. Therefore, the rear cover sheet 71 is configured to generally cover all of the rear cover member 4 except for the inner region 413 of the base 41. Note that the rear cover sheet 71 can be adhered to the rear cover member 4 using an adhesive such as hot melt, double-sided tape, or the like.

<2-1-3. Front cover member>
Next, the front cover member will be explained with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19. 14 is a perspective view of the front cover member seen from the front side, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the front cover member in the open state, FIG. 16 is a plan view of the inner surface of the front cover member in the open state, and FIG. 17 is D of FIG. -D line sectional view and partially enlarged view, FIGS. 18 and 19 are sectional views of the cover in the closed state. Note that since FIGS. 15 and 16 are views seen from the front side when the cover is assumed to be in an open state, the orientation of the drawings is upside down with respect to the reference of FIG. 5.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 19, the front cover member 6 is made of a resin material, metal, or the like, and is a member that mainly covers the first main surface 101 of the game device 1. Specifically, the front cover member 6 includes a plate-shaped base 61 formed in a rectangular shape, and a frame-shaped side wall 62 extending from the periphery of the base 61 in a plan view. Hereinafter, the side wall portion 62 and the base portion 61 will be explained in detail.

First, the side wall portion 62 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 17, the side wall portion 62 is formed to have an arcuate cross section so as to be convex outward, and is composed of an inner surface 601, an outer surface 602, and an end surface 603 connecting the tips of the inner surface 601 and the outer surface 602. has been done. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the side wall portion 62 corresponds to the lower edge surface 123, the upper edge surface 113, the right edge surface 133, the left edge surface 143, the lower right corner surface 173, and the lower left corner surface 183 of the game device 1. , an upper edge 621 , a lower edge 622 , a right edge 623 , a left edge 624 , an upper right corner 625 , an upper left corner 626 , a lower right corner 627 , and a lower left corner 628 . That is, the side wall portion 62 is formed to surround the entire circumference of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1 .

In the present embodiment, the lower edge 622 has second and third rear notches at positions corresponding to the second and third rear notches 432 and 433 of the rear cover member 4 in the closed state. A first front notch 631 and a second front notch 632 having the same shape as 432 and 433 are formed, respectively. To explain in more detail, the first and second front notches 631 and 632 are each formed to extend along the lower edge 622. Further, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 16, the first and second front notches 631 and 632 are formed in a rectangular cross-section that is open at the end surface 603 and the inner surface 601 of the lower edge 622, and A rectangular parallelepiped magnet 65 having the same shape as the magnet 45 described above is arranged in the notches 631 and 632. The magnet 65 is fixed to each cutout 631, 632 with adhesive. Therefore, the magnet 65 is arranged to be exposed on the end surface 603 and the inner surface 601 of the lower edge 622. In the closed state, the magnet 45 of the rear cover 4 and the magnet 65 of the front cover 6 are arranged at opposing positions, so that the closed state is maintained by the magnetic force of these magnets 45 and 46.

Furthermore, as shown in the enlarged views of FIGS. 16 and 17, a thin walled portion 633 extending from the end surface 603 is formed on the inner surface 601 of the side wall portion 62 other than the upper edge portion 621. As a result, in the inner surface 601 other than the upper edge 621 of the side wall portion 62, a step is formed at the boundary between the thin wall portion 633 and a region inside the thin wall portion 633 (hereinafter referred to as an internal region 634). Note that no thin wall portion is formed on the inner surface of the upper edge portion 621 of the side wall portion. Further, the entire thin portion 633 has the same depth from the inner region 634. As will be described later, a front cover sheet 72 is disposed in the thin wall portion 633, and the inner region 634 and the surface of the front cover sheet 72 are flush with each other when the front cover sheet 72 is disposed. Depth is adjusted.

The height of the side wall portion 62 is adjusted as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, when the end surface 603 of the front cover member 6 and the end surface 403 of the rear cover member 4 are in contact with each other via the front cover sheet 72 and the rear cover sheet 71 and are in the closed state, the game device A gap is formed between the first main surface 101 of the game device 1 and the base 61, and the inner surface 601 of the side wall portion 62 slightly contacts the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1 via the front cover sheet 72 and the inner cover sheet 73. adjusted to be in contact. Therefore, in the closed state, the end surface 603 of the side wall portion 62 does not reach the outermost part of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1, that is, the top P of the arc. Therefore, unlike the side wall part 42 of the rear cover member 4, the side wall part 62 of the front cover member 6 does not constitute a retainer.

Note that the height of the upper edge portion 621 also does not reach the outermost part of the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1. Furthermore, the height may be less than or equal to the height of the other side wall portions 62. In this embodiment, the side wall portion 42 is not provided in the rear cover member 4 at a position corresponding to the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1. Therefore, when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the upper edge surface 113 of the rear cover member 4 is not provided. The end surface 603 of the portion 621 is not in contact with anything. However, the presence of the upper edge 621 facilitates positioning when closing the front cover 600, and also prevents the front cover 600 from wobbling in the closed state.

Further, in order to ensure that the end surface 603 of the side wall portion 62 and the end surface 403 of the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover member 4 are in stable contact with each other in the closed state, as shown in FIG. The thickness of the side wall portion 62 and the thickness of the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover member 4 may be the same.

Next, the base 61 will be explained. As shown in FIGS. 14 to 19, recesses 611 and 612 are formed on the inner surface of the base 61 at positions facing the joysticks 32 and 52 described above. These recesses 611 and 612 prevent the inner surface 601 of the base 61 from interfering with the joysticks 32 and 52 when the cover 2 is in the closed state. Each of the recesses 611 and 612 is formed into a circular shape in a plan view, and the depth gradually becomes shallower from the center toward the periphery. When the cover 2 is in the closed state, the centers of the recesses 611 and 612 are arranged on the extension of the axis of each joystick 32 and 52. Further, a portion of each of the recesses 611 and 612 near the periphery reaches the inner surface 601 of the side wall 62 . Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the area on the inner surface 601 of the base 61 other than where the recesses 611 and 612 are formed will be referred to as a main area 613. As described above, when the cover 2 is in the closed state, a gap is formed between the inner surface 601 of the base 61 and the first main surface 101 of the game device 1. Interference with various buttons 33, 37, 47, 53-58 other than buttons 32 and 52 is suppressed. However, as shown in FIG. 19, since the joysticks 32 and 52 interfere with each other in this gap, recesses 611 and 612 are formed at positions corresponding to the joysticks 32 and 52. Note that the shapes of the recesses 611 and 612 do not have to be circular in plan view. At this time, when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the deepest parts of the recesses 611 and 612 may be arranged on an extension of each joystick 32 and 52 or on an extension of the axis.

On the other hand, in the outer surface 602 of the base 61, portions corresponding to the recesses 611 and 612 bulge out from a portion corresponding to the main region 613. That is, bulges 651 and 652 are formed on the outer surface 602 of the base 61 so as to follow the shapes of the recesses 611 and 612 and gradually increase in height from the periphery toward the center. In other words, the bulges 651 and 652 are located on the opposite side of the recesses 611 and 612, and the recesses 611 and 612 and the bulges 651 and 652 are located on the front and back sides of the base 61. Note that the shapes of the bulges 651 and 652 do not have to follow the shapes of the recesses 611 and 612. That is, the shapes of the bulging portions 651 and 652 do not have to be similar to the shapes of the recessed portions 611 and 612, for example. Further, the deepest position of the recessed parts 611, 612 and the highest position of the bulged parts 651, 652 do not have to match, and may be shifted as long as they are in generally opposite positions.

<2-1-4. Front cover sheet>
Next, the front cover sheet 72 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. The front cover sheet 72 is formed of a resin sheet, a woven fabric, or the like, but if the front cover sheet 72 is made of a woven fabric, there are advantages similar to those described for the rear cover sheet 71. In addition, from the viewpoint of uniformity of design, the front cover sheet 72 and the rear cover sheet 72 may be made of the same material, or may have the same or related designs.

20 is a plan view of the inner surface of the front cover member covered with the front cover sheet, FIG. 21 is a sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. 20, and FIG. 22 is a sectional view taken along the line FF in FIG. 20. In these figures, the front cover sheet 72 is shown in gray. The front cover sheet 72 includes a first portion 721 that covers the front cover member 6 and a second portion 722 that extends from the first portion 721 toward the rear cover member. The first portion 721 covers the outer surface 602 of the front cover member 6, is further folded back at the end surface 603 of the side wall portion 62 other than the upper edge portion 621, and extends so as to cover the thin portion 633 of the inner surface 601.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 , in the first portion 721 , a portion corresponding to the upper edge 621 of the side wall portion 62 covers the outer surface 602 and end surface 603 of the upper edge 621 . A second portion 722 is integrally connected to a portion of the first portion 721 that corresponds to the end surface 603 of the upper edge portion 621. The second portion 722 is formed into a band shape. More specifically, the second portion 722 is configured such that it protrudes from the upper edge 621 of the side wall portion 62 of the front cover member 6, and its end portion covers the second thin portion 412 of the base portion 41 of the rear cover member 4. has been done. The part of the second part 722 other than the part that covers the rear cover member 4 is a part that extends between the front cover member 6 and the rear cover member 4, and this part covers the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1. It has become. In this way, the front cover sheet 72 is configured to cover almost everything in the front cover member 6 except for the inner area 634 of the side wall portion 62 and the inner surface of the base portion 61, and further, the second portion 722 is configured to extend to the rear cover member 4. has been done. Note that the front cover sheet 72 can be adhered to the front cover member 6 using an adhesive such as hot melt, double-sided tape, or the like.

<2-1-5. Inner cover sheet>
Next, the inner cover sheet 73 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. The inner cover sheet 73 is formed of a resin sheet, woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, or the like. However, since the inner cover sheet 73 mainly contacts the second main surface 102 and can contact the first main surface 101 of the game device, it may be formed of a soft material.

FIG. 23 is a plan view showing the inner cover attached to the rear cover member and the front cover member, and FIG. 24 is a sectional view of the cover in the closed state. Note that in FIG. 23, the front cover sheet 72 and the rear cover sheet 71 are omitted. As shown in FIG. 23, the inner cover sheet 73 includes a front portion 731, a middle portion 732, and a rear portion 733, which are integrally connected. The front portion 731 is formed to substantially cover the entire inner surface 601 of the front cover member 6. That is, the front portion 731 covers the front cover sheet 71 disposed on the thin portion 633. As described above, the front cover sheet 72 is laminated on the thin wall portion 633, and the level difference between the thin wall portion 633 and the end region 634 is filled so that they are flush with each other. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, no step is formed in the front portion 731 of the inner sheet 73 that is pasted thereon.

The intermediate portion 732 is formed in substantially the same shape as the second portion 722 of the front cover sheet 72, and covers the inner surface of the second portion 722. The rear portion 733 is configured to cover the inner surface 401 of the base portion 41 of the rear cover member 4 and the first thin portion 428 . As described above, the rear cover sheet 71 is laminated on the first thin part 428, and the difference in level between the first thin part 428 and the inner region 413 is filled so that they are flush with each other. Similarly, the rear cover sheet 71 and the front cover sheet 72 are laminated in this order on the second thin part 412, and the level difference between the second thin part 412 and the inner region 413 is filled so that they are flush with each other. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, no step is formed in the rear part 733 of the inner sheet 73 that is pasted thereon.

By pasting the inner cover sheet 73 in this manner, the rear cover sheet 71 pasted to the end region 429 of the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover member 4 and the extension portions 441, 442 is exposed. ing. Furthermore, a through hole 734 is formed in the rear portion 733 at a position corresponding to the through hole 411 of the rear cover member 6. The inner cover sheet configured in this manner can be adhered to the front cover member 6 using an adhesive such as hot melt, double-sided tape, or the like.

<2-2. How to assemble the cover＞
Next, a method of assembling the cover configured as described above will be explained. In FIG. 24, magnets 45 are first fixed to the second and third rear notches 432 and 433 of the rear cover member 4 with adhesive. Next, as shown in FIG. 12, a rear cover sheet 71 is attached to the cover member 4 using an adhesive or the like. At this time, the rear cover sheet 71 is pasted along the first notch 431 and the fourth notch 434 of the rear cover member 4. Note that since the magnets 45 are arranged in the second and third rear notches 432 and 433, the rear cover sheet 71 is attached along the outer surface of the magnets 45. Thereby, the magnet 45 is covered by the rear cover sheet 71 and is not visible from the outside. As for the other parts of the rear cover member 4, the rear cover sheet 71 is attached as described above.

Subsequently, the magnet 65 is fixed to the first and second front notches 631 and 632 of the front cover member 6 with an adhesive. Next, as shown in FIG. 20, a front cover sheet 72 is attached to this front cover member 6 with an adhesive or the like. At this time, since the magnets 65 are arranged in the first and second front notches 631 and 632, the front cover sheet 72 is attached along the outer surface of the magnets 65. Thereby, the magnet 65 is covered by the front cover sheet 72 and is not visible from the outside. As for the other parts of the front cover member 6, the front cover sheet 72 is attached as described above. The second portion 722 extends outward from the end surface of the upper edge portion 621 of the side wall portion 62 of the front cover member 6 . Note that by covering the rear cover member 4 and the front cover member 6 with the rear cover sheet 71 and the front cover sheet 72, the possibility that the magnets 45 and 65 will be lost is suppressed.

Subsequently, the end of the second portion 722 is attached to the second thin portion 412 of the rear cover member 4. Since the rear cover sheet 71 has already been attached to the second thin portion 412, the second portion 722 will be attached on the cover sheet 71 after this. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23, an inner cover sheet 73 is attached. As described above, the inner cover sheet 73 is attached to the entire inner surface 601 of the front cover member 6, the inner surface of the second portion 722, and the base 41 and first thin portion 428 of the rear cover member 4. At this time, the inner cover sheet 73 covers the rear cover sheet 71 attached to the first thin section 428 of the rear cover member 4, the front cover sheet 72 and the rear cover sheet 71 attached to the second thin section 412. It can be pasted like this. In this way, the cover 2 is completed as shown in FIG. 24.

<2-3. Cover after assembly＞
Next, the assembled cover will be described with reference to FIG. 25 as well. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cover 2 includes a front cover 600, a rear cover 400, and a connecting portion 700. The front cover 600 includes the front cover member 6 and a portion of the front cover sheet 72 and the inner cover sheet 73 that covers the front cover member 6. The rear cover 400 includes the rear cover member 4 and portions of the rear cover sheet 71 and the inner cover sheet 73 that cover the rear cover member 4. In addition, the connecting portion 700 includes a portion of the second portion 722 of the front cover sheet 72 that protrudes from the front cover member 6 and the rear cover member 4, and an inner cover sheet 73 affixed to this protruding portion. It is made up of.

Therefore, this cover 2 is configured such that the connecting portion 700 serves as a hinge so that the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 can take a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the front cover 600, the rear cover 400, and the connecting portion 700 form an internal space that accommodates the game device 1. In addition, since the rear cover does not have side walls in the part where the extension part is provided, when the cover is assembled and in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 25, there are openings on both sides of the connection part. is formed. From these openings 801 and 802, the R button 50, ZR button 51, L button 38, and ZL button 39 of the game device 1 are exposed. More specifically, at least a portion of the button surfaces (in other words, the upper surfaces of these buttons) on which the R button 50, ZR button 51, L button 38, and ZL button 39 are pressed are exposed.

As mentioned above, the front cover 600 is composed of the front cover member 6, the front cover sheet 72, and the inner cover sheet 73. However, for convenience of explanation, each part constituting the front cover 600 will be described below. , will be explained as a part of the front cover member 6. For example, in the front cover 600, a portion corresponding to the end surface 603 of the side wall portion 62 of the front cover member 6 will be simply referred to as "the end surface 603 of the front cover 600." This point also applies to the rear cover 400.

<2-4. How to use the cover>
Next, how to use the cover will be explained. First, the cover 2 is opened. To open the cover 2, the front cover 600 is pivoted from the rear cover 400 using the connecting portion 700 as a hinge. Since the connecting portion 700 is formed by the front cover sheet 72 and the inner cover sheet 73, it can be flexibly deformed. Therefore, the front cover 600 can rotate approximately 360 degrees until it comes into contact with the outer surface of the rear cover 400. Then, the connecting portion 700 and the front cover 600 are rotated until the upper edge of the rear cover 400 is released.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26, the lower edge surface 123 of the game device 1 is placed at a position corresponding to the upper edge of the rear cover 400, and from this state, the game device 1 is slid downward. As a result, surfaces other than the upper edge surface 113, the upper right corner surface 153, and the upper left corner surface 163 of the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1 come into contact with the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400, as shown in FIG. Game device 1 is fixed to rear cover 400. As described above, since the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400 functions as a retainer, the game device 1 will not come off even if, for example, the rear cover 400 is turned over and the game device 1 faces downward. Note that since the side wall portion 42 is made of a resin material or the like and is elastically deformable, if the game device 1 is placed on the end surface 403 of the side wall portion 42 and pushed backward toward the base 41, the game device 1 can also be fitted into the inner surface of the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400.

In this way, with the game device 1 fixed to the rear cover 400, the front cover 600 is closed. That is, the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 are fixed by rotating the front cover 600 and attracting the end surface 603 of the front cover 600 and the end surface 403 of the rear cover 400 with the magnets 45 and 65. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27, since the connecting portion 700 covers at least a portion of the upper edge surface 113 of the peripheral edge surface 103 of the game device 1, the connecting portion 700 connects the R button 50, the L button 38, , ZR button 51, and ZL button 39 are exposed to the outside. In this way, the game device 1 is housed in the cover 2. Further, when the cover 2 is placed on the installation surface T in this state, the extension parts 441 and 442 touch the installation surface T, and the ZR button 51 and the ZL button 39 do not touch the installation surface T, so these buttons 39 and 51 can be prevented from receiving a load. At this time, since the lower terminal 27 is exposed through the first rear notch 431, charging can be performed by connecting a charger or the like to the lower terminal 27 while remaining in the closed state.

When the game device 1 is used, the cover 2 is opened. That is, the fixed state of the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 is released, and the front cover 600 is rotated to a state where it hangs down from the upper edge of the rear cover 400 via the connecting portion 700, as shown in FIG. Then, the player grasps both sides of the cover 2 with both hands and plays. At this time, the first main surface 101, the upper edge surface 113 of the peripheral edge surface 103, the upper right corner surface 153, and the upper left corner surface 163 of the game device 1 are open to the outside, so the buttons 38 arranged on these surfaces , 39, 50, and 51 can be operated with fingers. Further, since the upper edge surface of the game device 1 is also opened to the outside, the slot 23, the audio input/output terminal 25, the power button 28, and the volume button 29 are exposed to the outside. Therefore, these operations can also be performed.

Furthermore, in the open state, the speaker holes 11a and 11b of the game device 1 are exposed to the outside through the fourth rear notch 434 of the rear cover 400, so that the sound emitted from the game device 1 can be heard. .

<3. Features＞
According to the cover according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Since recesses 611 and 612 are formed on the inner surface of the front cover 600 to include positions corresponding to the joysticks 32 and 52, the front cover 600 does not come into contact with the joysticks 32 and 52 in the closed state. can be suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a load from acting on the joysticks 32, 52. On the other hand, since a bulge is formed on the outer surface of the front cover 600 so as to include a position on the opposite side of the recesses 611 and 612, the outer surface of the front cover 600 other than the bulges 651 and 652 is is closer to the first main surface 101 of the game device 1 than the bulges 651 and 652 are. In this way, since the front cover 600 bulges out only at the positions where the joysticks 32 and 52 are provided, it is possible to avoid unnecessary loads from being applied to the joysticks 32 and 52 and to make the front cover 600 more compact as a whole. can. That is, a cover 2 suitable for the shape of the game device 1 can be provided.

(2) Since the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400 engages at least three points on the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1, namely the lower edge surface 123 and the pair of side edge surfaces 133 and 143, the game device 1 is fixed. I can do it. In particular, since the lower edge surface 123 of the game device 1 engages with the lower edge portion 421 of the side wall portion 42, for example, when playing with the lower edge surface 123 of the game device 1 facing vertically downward, It is possible to prevent the game device 1 from separating downward from the rear cover 400 during play. Furthermore, the connecting portion 700 is arranged at a position covering the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1 in the closed state. Therefore, detachment of the game device 1 from the upper edge of the cover 2 can also be suppressed.

(3) Since the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400 is not provided at the upper edge, and the side wall portion 42 functions as a prevention device from coming off in the forward direction, the game device 1 is not inserted into the side wall portion 42 from above. It can be attached to the rear cover 400 while sliding. Therefore, attachment of the game device 1 is easy.

(4) When the cover 2 is closed, the end surfaces 403, 603 of the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 are fixed to each other by the magnets 45, 65, so the cover 2 can be made more compact. In addition, in order to maintain both covers 400, 600 in the closed state, they are fixed only by the magnets 45, 65, so that they can be brought into the open state simply by opening the front cover 600. That is, the cover 2 can be opened with only one operation, so the operation is simple. Note that a structure for maintaining the closed state other than the magnet may be provided, and in this case, at least the fixed state by the magnet can be easily released.

(5) Since the connecting portion 700 is formed by the sheets 72 and 73, there is no limit to the turning angle of the front cover 600 when the front cover 600 is in the closed state, and the front cover 600 can be turned to the user's desired state. Furthermore, when the cover 2 is held in the open state by hand, the connection portion 700 hangs down from the rear cover 400 due to the weight of the front cover 600. That is, the weight of the front cover 600 allows the front cover 600 to be naturally maintained in the open state. Furthermore, since the connecting portion 700 is formed only by the sheets 72 and 73 that cover the rear cover 400 and the front cover 600, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

(6) When the front cover 600 is opened, the connecting portion 700 also pivots away from the rear cover 400, so in the open state, the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1 is separated from the upper edge of the rear cover 400. can be exposed. Therefore, various interfaces on the upper edge surface 113 of the game device 1 can be operated.

(7) Although the front cover sheet 72 and the rear cover sheet 71 that cover the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 are not limited, for example, if they are covered with a woven fabric, there is an advantage that fingerprints are not noticeable. Moreover, the magnets 45, 65 can be hidden by these cover sheets 71, 72, and the appearance can be improved. Furthermore, by forming the inner cover sheet 73 from a sheet material that is softer than the cover sheets 71 and 72, the effect of protecting the game device can be enhanced. Further, since the material of the cover sheets 71 to 73, decoration on the surface, design, etc. can be changed as appropriate, the design of the cover can be easily changed. Therefore, by simply changing only the cover sheets 71 to 73, it is possible to easily meet the required design of the cover 2.

(8) Since the fourth notch 434 is formed at a position facing the speaker holes 11a, 11b when the game device 1 is housed, the speaker holes 11a, 11b are prevented from being blocked, and the external can be opened to Therefore, the sound output from the speaker holes 11a and 11b can be easily heard. In particular, since the cutout portion 434 is formed to have an arcuate cross section, sound can easily flow through it. Furthermore, this notch 434 is formed to have an arcuate cross section and no sharp corners are formed within the notch 434, so there is an advantage that the rear cover sheet 71 can be easily attached. Note that this fourth notch portion 434 is provided on the end surface 403 and inner surface 401 of the lower edge portion 421, and therefore is not exposed to the outside when the cover 2 is in the closed state. Therefore, when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the fourth notch 434 is prevented from getting caught on other objects.

(9) Since the ZR button 51 and the ZL button 39 protrude rearward from the second main surface 102 of the game device 1, for example, if the front cover 600 is provided so as to cover these buttons 39, 51, the front When opening the cover 600, these buttons 39 and 51 may easily get caught, making it difficult to open the front cover 600. Furthermore, in order to suppress interference with these buttons 39 and 51 when opening the front cover 600, it is possible to form the connecting part 700 long. It hangs down considerably from the rear cover 400 and may get in the way when operating the game device 1. In contrast, the cover 2 according to the present embodiment does not cover the ZR button 51 and the ZL button 39 of the game device 1 even in the closed state, but forms the openings 801 and 802 so that these buttons 39 and 51 is exposed. More specifically, at least a portion of the button surfaces on which the ZR button 51 and the ZL button 39 are pressed are exposed without being covered even when the cover 2 is in the closed state. It is possible to prevent the front cover 600 from interfering with these buttons 39 and 51, and to make it easier to open the front cover 600. Furthermore, there is no need to lengthen the connecting portion 700, and it is possible to prevent the operability of the game device 1 from deteriorating.

<4. Modified example>
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the following changes are possible: Further, the following modified examples can be combined as appropriate.

<A. Regarding the first cover of the present disclosure>
(A-1) In the above embodiment, the recessed parts 611 and 612 are provided so as to cover the joysticks 32 and 52 that protrude from the first main surface 101 of the game device 1, but the recessed parts are other than the joysticks 32 and 52. It may also cover the operating section of the device. For example, on the first main surface 101 of the game device, there may be a button that protrudes higher than various buttons other than the joysticks 32 and 52 (cross key 33, etc.), or an operation section that protrudes so that it can be operated not only by pressing but also laterally. etc., it may be something that covers these.

In the embodiment described above, the recesses 611 and 612 are formed into circular shapes in plan view, but may have other shapes as long as they cover the joystick. Similarly, the shapes of the bulging portions 651 and 652 do not have to be circular in plan view. In particular, since the bulges 651 and 652 are formed on the outer surface 602 of the front cover member 6, they may be shaped like some kind of character or the like. Furthermore, the recesses 611 and 612 do not have to have a shape that covers the entirety of the joysticks 32 and 52, but only need to cover at least a portion thereof.

(A-2) In the above embodiment, the pair of side edges 422 and 423 and the lower edge 421 of the side wall 42 of the rear cover 400 engage with the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1 and function as a retainer. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient that a portion of the side wall portion 42 is engaged with the peripheral surface 103. For example, only the pair of side edges 422 and 423 may engage with the peripheral surface 103, and the lower edge 421 may simply contact the peripheral surface 103. In the above embodiment, the side wall portion 42 and the peripheral surface 103 are engaged by forming the above-described retainer on the side wall portion 42, but “engagement” according to the present invention refers to It may be other than a retainer that prevents the peripheral edge surface 103 from coming off in any direction, and any form that allows the game device 1 to be held on the side wall portion 42 while the side wall portion 42 is in contact with the peripheral edge surface 103 may be used. For example, it is sufficient that the game device 1 can be held on the side wall 42 by pressing any of the peripheral surfaces 103 with the side wall 42 . Further, for example, when the side edges 422, 423 engage with the game device 1, the entire side edges 422, 423 do not need to engage with the game device 1, and only a portion of the side edges 422, 423 engages with the game device 1. may be engaged with the game device 1. This point is the same even when the lower edge portion 421 is engaged.

(A-3) The side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400 does not need to be formed continuously along the peripheral surface 103 of the game device 1. For example, the side wall portion 42 may be formed under the game device 1. A predetermined interval is provided so as to have a lower edge, a right edge, and a left edge that correspond to (oppose) at least a portion of the edge surface 123, right edge surface 133, and left edge surface 143, respectively. It may be formed in the same manner. This also applies to the side wall portion 62 of the front cover 600. Further, the side wall portion 62 of the front cover 600 may be provided only at a position corresponding to the position where the side wall portion 42 of the rear cover 400 is provided. Furthermore, the upper edge 621 of the front cover 600 may be omitted.

In addition, the side wall portions 42, 62 of each cover 400, 600 are not limited to the form folded back from the periphery of the base portions 41, 61 as in the above embodiment, but, for example, the side wall portions 42, 62 of each cover 400, 600 may be folded back from the periphery of the base portions 41, 61. It may be formed larger than the main surfaces 101, 102 of the base portions 41, 61, and the side wall portions 42, 62 may rise from inside the peripheral edges of the base portions 41, 61.

(A-4) In the above embodiment, the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 are each provided with the side wall portions 62, 42, but for example, only the rear cover 400 is provided with a side wall portion, and the front cover 600 is provided with only the base portion. Alternatively, only the front cover 600 may be provided with a side wall portion, and the rear cover 400 may be provided with only a base portion.

(A-5) In the above embodiment, the thin wall portions 412, 428, 633 formed on each cover member 4, 6 are for preventing a step from being formed when the inner cover sheet 73 is attached. Therefore, various changes are possible within that range. For example, the thin parts 412, 428, 633 do not reduce the wall thickness of the cover members 4, 6, and the parts corresponding to the thin parts 412, 428, 633 on the outer surface of each cover member 4, 6 are It may also be in such a manner that it bulges out. Moreover, the thin parts 412, 428, 633 may be formed not only over the base parts 41, 61 and the side wall parts 42, 62, but also over both the base part and the side wall parts.

(A-6) In the above embodiment, the cover 2 is configured by covering the rear cover member 4 and the front cover member 6 with three cover sheets 71 to 73, but the form of the cover sheets is not particularly limited. First, the shape, number, material, design, etc. of the cover sheet can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the form for filling in steps such as thin portions can be changed as appropriate. Further, the cover sheets 71 to 73 are not necessarily necessary, and the cover 2 can be configured only by the cover members 4 and 6 and the connecting portion 700 that connects them. In this case, the connecting portion 700 may be formed of the same resin material as the cover members 4 and 6, or may be formed of a sheet material, and is not particularly limited.

(A-7) The inner surface 601 of the front cover 600 including the recesses 611 and 612 is completely removed from the display 12, joysticks 32 and 52, various buttons (cross key 33, etc.) on the first main surface 101 of the game device 1. They do not need to be separated or may be in slight contact.

(A-8) In the above embodiment, the end surfaces 403, 603 of each cover 400, 600 are brought into contact with each other, and the closed state is maintained by the magnets 45, 65. There is no particular limitation, and any part of the base portions 41, 61 or the side wall portions 42, 62 of each cover 400, 600 may be in contact with each other. Further, the configuration for maintaining the closed state is not particularly limited, and for example, other members may be provided to fix both covers 400, 600.

(A-9) The shape of the cutout portion 434 corresponding to the speaker holes 11a, 11b is not particularly limited, and is provided at a position facing the lower edge surface 123, and the speaker hole 11a, 11b is formed through the cutout portion 434. Any form that is exposed to the outside is acceptable. Moreover, such a notch is not necessarily necessary and may not be provided. Alternatively, the height of the side wall portion 42 may be lowered to expose the speaker holes 11a and 11b.

(A-10) The form of the extension parts 441 and 442 is not particularly limited, and they are parts provided to extend from the base part 41 and should cover at least a part of the protrusion parts 34 and 35 of the game device 1. Bye.

(A-11) In the above embodiment, the bulges 611 and 612 are formed only in the portions that cover the joysticks 32 and 52 in the front cover 600, but the bulges 611 and 612 are formed on the outer surface 602 of the front cover 600 , 612 may be bulged, and in addition to being flat, it is possible to form irregularities as appropriate. For example, unevenness may be formed over the entire front cover 600 to match the shape of a character's face or the like drawn on the outer surface of the front cover 600. At this time, for example, the eyes of the character may be placed in a portion corresponding to the joysticks 32, 52, and this portion may be formed so as to protrude the most from the front cover 600.

(A-12) In the above embodiment, the front cover 600 does not have a hole, but at least one hole is formed so that a part of the game device 1 is exposed from each hole in the closed state. Good too.

(A-13) In the above embodiment, the cover 2 is applied to the game device 1, but the portable electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to a game device, but can be applied to various portable electronic devices such as a smartphone. be able to.

<B. Regarding the second cover of the present disclosure>
(B-1) In the above embodiment, the front cover 600 is provided with the recessed portions 611, 612 and the bulged portions 651, 652, but the configuration of the front cover 600 is not particularly limited, and the unevenness is not necessarily provided. It doesn't have to be. That is, at least the inner surface 601 of the front cover 600 should be configured so that unnecessary loads are not applied to the display 12, joysticks 32, 52, buttons, etc. of the game device 1.

(B-2) The extending portions 441 and 442 are not necessarily required and may not be provided. Further, the openings 801 and 802 when the cover 2 is in the closed state are not necessarily necessary, and even if the ZL button 39 and the ZR button 51 are covered by any of the front cover 600, the rear cover 400, and the connection part 700. good. Alternatively, openings may be provided in advance at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the back cover 400, and the ZL button 39 and the ZR button 51 may be exposed through these openings. Furthermore, the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400 may be configured not to contact each other even in the closed state, and the ZL button 39 and the ZR button 51 may be exposed through the gap between the front cover 600 and the rear cover 400.

(B-3) The second cover can also be applied to the game device 1 that is not provided with highly protruding operating means such as the joysticks 32 and 52, the ZL button 39, and the ZR button 51.

(B-4) A-2, A-3, A-5, A-6, A-8, A-9, A-11, A-12, and A-13 mentioned above are the second It can also be applied to covers.

<C. Regarding the third cover of the present disclosure>
(C-1) A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-8, A-9, A-10, A-11, A-12, A-13 mentioned above , B-1 can also be applied to the third cover of the present disclosure.

(C-2) The third cover can also be applied to the game device 1 that is not provided with highly protruding operating means such as the joysticks 32 and 52.

<D. Regarding the fourth cover of the present disclosure>
(D-1) In the above embodiment, the cover 2 is configured by covering the rear cover member 4 and the front cover member 6 with three cover sheets 71 to 73, but the form of the cover sheets is not particularly limited. First, the shape and number of cover sheets can be changed as appropriate. For example, both the rear cover member 4 and the front cover member 6 can be covered by at least one integral sheet. It is also possible to provide at least one inner sheet covering the inner surface of each cover member 4, 6 and at least one outer sheet covering the outer surface of each cover member 4, 6. In either case, the connecting portion 700 can be formed by a portion of either sheet. Further, the sheet described above does not need to completely cover each cover member 4, 6, and a portion of cover member 4, 6 may be exposed. Furthermore, each cover sheet may be a stack of a plurality of sheets. Furthermore, the form for filling the step in the thin-walled portion can be changed as appropriate depending on the form of the sheet, and the thin-walled portion may not be provided.

(D-2) A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-8, A-9, A-11, A-12, A-13, B-1, B-2 mentioned above , B-3 can also be applied to the fourth cover of the present disclosure.

1 Game device (portable electronic device)
2 Covers 11a, 11b Speaker hole 101 First main surface 102 Second main surface 103 Peripheral parts 32, 52 Joystick 39 ZL button (operation part)
51 ZR button (operation section)
400 Rear cover 600 Front cover 700 Connection portion 4 Rear cover member 41 Base (first base)
42 Side wall part (first side wall part)
6 Front cover member 61 base (second base)
62 Side wall part (second side wall part)

Claims (4)

A first main surface formed in a rectangular shape, a second main surface formed in a rectangular shape on the opposite side to the first main surface, and connecting peripheral portions of the first main surface and the second main surface. A cover for accommodating a portable electronic device, comprising: a peripheral surface having an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface, and a pair of side edge surfaces;
a front cover that covers the first main surface;
a rear cover that covers the second main surface;
a connection part that connects the front cover and the rear cover;
Equipped with
A closed state in which the front cover is closed to the rear cover and an open state in which the front cover is opened to the rear cover are arranged so as to form an internal space that can accommodate the portable electronic device. the connecting portion connects the front cover and the rear cover so as to obtain
The rear cover is
a first base that covers the second main surface of the portable electronic device;
a pair of extension portions extending from a peripheral edge of the first base in a direction opposite to the direction in which the front cover is positioned relative to the rear cover in the closed state;
Equipped with
In the closed state, openings are formed between the front cover and the rear cover at locations corresponding to the respective extension portions. The front cover is formed in a plate shape and has an inner surface facing the first main surface in the closed state, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface,
The inner surface of the front cover includes at least one recess,
2. The cover according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the front cover includes a bulge that is formed in a portion corresponding to the recess and bulges along the recess. The rear cover further includes a first side wall portion that stands up from a peripheral edge of the first base and faces a peripheral surface of the portable electronic device,
In the first side wall portion of the rear cover, at least one first notch portion that is open at a distal end surface of the first side wall portion is provided in a portion facing the lower edge surface of the portable electronic device. The cover according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cover is formed. The cover according to claim 3, wherein the first side wall portion of the rear cover is formed with a second notch portion into which a magnet is fitted.