JPH0365912B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention is applicable to cassette recorders, radio receivers,
The present invention relates to a portable housing structure for electronic equipment such as a video cassette recorder.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the case structure of such a portable electronic device has been as shown in FIG. 7 or 8. To explain this simply, in FIG. 7, 12 is a housing forming the outer shell of the video cassette recorder, and a pair of arms 13 are connected to support rods 14.
A handle 15, which is constructed by joining both ends of the handle 15, is rotatably attached to the housing 12 using an engaging means.

In addition, FIG. 8 shows that the handle portion 15a is attached to the housing 12.
It is formed integrally with the

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

The handle portion of a conventional portable housing of an electronic device is constructed as described above.The structure shown in FIG. 7 requires many parts to construct the handle 15, resulting in high cost. Although it is good when carried, it obstructs the operation of the handle 15 when used stationary, and also has the problem of spoiling the appearance.

In addition, in the structure shown in FIG. 8, the handle 15 is attached to the housing 1.
Since it is integrated with 2, it is constructed at low cost, but
When used as a stationary device, it obstructs operation, and there are also other problems, such as restrictions on the placement of the operation switch, which impairs operability.

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to obtain a portable electronic device casing that is low in cost and has a handle structure that does not impair operability or appearance even when used stationary. With the goal.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The casing according to the present invention includes a handle portion formed integrally with the base body, and a cover that covers the opening of the handle portion so that the opening can be opened and closed. It is designed to form part of the in vitro grain.

[Effect]

The cover in the case structure according to the present invention covers the opening of the handle part and forms part of the outer part of the case when used stationary, and when carried, this cover opens to reveal the handle part and also forms part of the outer part of the case. form.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Examples of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part of an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a video cassette recorder, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the state when being carried. In the figure, 1 is a base that constitutes a part of the outer part of the casing 12, 2 is a front panel, and 3 is a top plate, which constitute the outer part of the casing 12.
Reference numeral 1a denotes a handle portion that is integrally formed on the front portion of the base body 1, and is provided with an opening 1b into which a hand can be inserted when carrying the device. The front panel 2 is formed into an L-shaped cross section consisting of a substantially vertical surface and a substantially horizontal surface, and forms an operation surface 2a on which switches, etc. (not shown) are disposed on the horizontal surface side, and a handle portion 1a.
An opening 2b is provided in a portion corresponding to the opening 1b. 4 is this opening 2b and the handle part 1
The cover is configured to openably and closably cover the opening 1b of the base body 1, and a shaft boss 1c provided on the base body 1 is fitted into and supported by a shaft hole 4b of an arm 4a provided at both ends. Sides A and B with a predetermined angle are formed at the tip of the arm 4a, and when the side A or B of the arm 4a is pressed by a spring plate 5 whose one end is fixed to the base body 2, cover 4
is held by elastic force at the position shown by the solid line or the dashed-dotted line.

When the video cassette recorder of this embodiment configured in this way is used stationary, the cover 4 is inserted into the opening 1b of the handle portion 1a as shown in FIG.
and the opening 1b, and is held so that the upper surface of the operation surface 2a and the cover 4 are flush with each other. At this time, the spring plate 5 presses the side A of the arm 4a and urges the cover 4 in the direction of arrow C.

When carrying the video cassette recorder, push the cover 4 in the direction of arrow D to rotate the cover 4 to the position shown by the dashed line. At this time, the spring plate 5 comes into contact with the side B of the arm 4a and holds the cover 4 with elastic force. The rotated cover 4 forms part of the outer shell of the housing 12, and the opening 1b of the handle portion 1a appears, making it possible to grasp it as shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a main part of another embodiment of the present invention, in which an operating switch 6 and its circuit unit 7 are housed within a cover 4. With this configuration, the disadvantage that the space of the operation surface 2a becomes narrow due to the formation of the handle portion 1a is eliminated.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the main parts of another embodiment of the present invention, in which a pocket part 9 for storing operating devices such as a remote control transmitter 8 is provided in the space of the handle part 1a covered by the cover 4. It is.

It goes without saying that the pocket portion 9 requires a holding means to prevent accessories from falling off when carried, but detailed explanation will be omitted here.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the main parts of still another embodiment of the present invention, in which a sub-control switch 10 such as a timer, reservation switch, etc. and its circuit unit 11 are installed in the space of the handle portion 1a covered by the cover 4.
It houses an operation panel 13 consisting of, etc.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, the handle portion is formed integrally with the base that constitutes a part of the outer shell of the casing, and a cover is provided to cover the opening of the handle portion so as to be openable and closable, and the handle portion can be used for stationary use. Sometimes, the opening of the handle is covered with a cover, and when carrying the device, the cover is opened to open the opening of the handle, and the cover forms part of the outer shell of the case both when opened and closed. It is possible to obtain a portable casing for an electronic device that can have a portable structure at low cost and does not impair operability or appearance when used stationary.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the main parts of a video cassette recorder which is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the state in which it is carried, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are respectively perspective views of essential parts of other embodiments of the present invention, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views respectively showing the structure of a conventional portable casing of an electronic device. 1...Base body, 1a...Handle part, 1b, 2b
...Opening, 2...Front panel, 4...Cover, 5
... Spring plate, 12 ... Housing. In addition, in the figures, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A base housing a main body of an electronic device and having a handle integrally formed therein; a base that is supported by the base so as to be able to open and close the opening of the handle; a cover configured to form part of the outer shell of a portable electronic device enclosure. 2. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the operating part of the electronic device is housed in a cover, and when the handle part is covered with the cover, the surface on which the operating part is arranged appears on the outside. Equipment housing. 3. The portable electronic device casing according to claim 1, wherein the handle portion covered by the cover is provided with an operation panel for sub-control. 4. The portable electronic device casing according to claim 1, which is configured to house a detachable operating device in a handle portion covered with a cover.