JPH0822437A - Portable information equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce a mechanical load placed on a connector by connecting the main body of the portable information equipment through the connector and making the connector freely project from and sink in the main body with a knob. CONSTITUTION:A male connector 18 which projects from and sinks in an opening part 10c with the knob 16 provided on a bottom surface 10d is provided in the opening/closing lid 14 on a flank 10a of the main body 10, and a female connector 20 is provided inside the opening/closing lid 14A on a flank 10b. Then when two main bodies 10 are connected, the opening closing lid 14 is opened to open the opening/closing lid 14A on the flank 10b of the other main body 10 and in this state, the knob 16 is slid to enter the bottom surface recessed part 19 of the other main body 10, thereby connecting the male collector 18 to the female connector 20. Consequently, the mechanical load placed on the connectors 18 and 20 is reducible.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable information device, and more particularly to a portable information device having a display screen expansion function, a mobile phone function, a communication modem function and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, with the spread of computer equipment,
Personal Digi as a portable information tool
tal Assistants (hereinafter referred to as PDA)
A new concept of product called “A” is introduced in the market.
However, although the above-mentioned PDA is considered to be a promising product in the future, at the present time, there is a dissatisfaction with the function, portability, usability and the like.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to:
P that has expandability, functionality, convenience and portability
It is to provide a new portable information device suitable for DA.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention enables the body of a portable information device to be connected via a connector, and the connector is configured to be retractable from the body by a knob. Is characterized by.

Further, the portable information equipment is characterized in that a communication means is built in.

Further, a protective cover which can be opened and closed is pivotally attached to a portable information device having a pen input section, and a storage section for accessories and the like is arranged on an inner surface of the protective cover.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the main body having the pen input unit can be connected to each of the other main bodies through the connector, and, for example, a plurality of connected screens can be used to execute a plurality of applications in parallel. Available in formats. Further, the connector is configured to be detachable in conjunction with the knob, and since the knob fits into the guide of the mating body, sufficient strength can be maintained and the mechanical load acting on the connector can be reduced.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the communication means such as the portable telephone device including the receiving portion and the transmitting portion is built in, the PDA with the portable telephone function can be obtained. As a result, it becomes easy to send the data of the PDA main body to another device, and the convenience is improved. According to the third invention, accessories such as a card type modem and a modular cable can be stored inside the protective cover of the main body, so that the portability of the PDA can be increased.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 3 are diagrams showing a first embodiment. In the figure, 10 is the body of a portable information device (for example, a pen input personal computer) which is a PDA,
Reference numerals 18 and 20 denote connectors provided on the side portions 10a and 10b of the main body, respectively.

Reference numeral 11 is a display means (display section) of the main body 10 and is also used as a pen input section such as a tablet. Then, the plurality of main bodies 10 are connected in a planar manner via the connectors 18 and 20. Body 10
Opening and closing lids 14 and 14A that can open and close the openings 10c on the respective side surfaces 10a and 10b by moving up and down.
Are provided respectively, and both sides of the opening / closing lids 14 and 14A are side surfaces 1.
The guides provided on 0a and 10b are adapted to surely open and close.

Inside the opening / closing lid 14 on the side surface 10a of the main body 10, there is provided a male connector 18 for retracting the opening 10c with a slidable knob 16 provided on the bottom surface 10d of the main body 10, and on the side surface 10b. A female connector 20 is provided inside the opening / closing lid 14A. Then, when connecting the two main bodies 10, the two main bodies 10 are brought close to each other to open the opening / closing lid 14, and the opening / closing lid 14A of the side surface 10b of the other main body 10 is opened.
With the knob open, move the knob 16 to the bottom recess 1 of the other body 10.
The connector 18 can be connected to the connector 20 by sliding the knob 16 so as to fit into the connector 9. In this way, the electric circuits of the plurality of main bodies 10 are connected.

To separate the two bodies 10, a knob 16
When is slid in the opposite direction to the above, the connector 18 is inserted into the main body 10. Therefore, by closing the opening 10c with the opening / closing lids 14 and 14A, the main body 10 can be separated into individual main bodies 10. It can be used as a PDA. In this way, the plurality of main bodies 10 are connected to the connector 1
By connecting via 8 and 20, a plurality of screens are displayed and a plurality of applications can be used in a parallel execution format. Further, when the knob 16 is slid, as shown in FIG. 3, the convex portions 16a provided on the side portions of the knob 16 are fitted into the guide grooves 19a provided on the side portions of the bottom concave portion 19 of the other main body 10, respectively. Therefore, the main bodies 10, 10 are connected while maintaining sufficient strength, and therefore the connectors 18, 20
The mechanical load that acts in between can be reduced. The connector 18 on the left side of FIG.
The state (connection state) protruding from a is shown, and the connector 18 on the right side is in the main body 10 (storage state).

4 and 5 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the receiver section 2 is provided on the right side of the display section (and pen input section) 11A which is the display means of the main body 20A of the PDA.
2 and is pivotally supported by a fulcrum 24 provided on the left side of the display unit 11A, is rotatable in the direction of arrow A, and
A transmitter 28 is provided in a protective cover 26 that slides in the direction of arrow B to expand and contract. Body 20
A mobile phone device (communication means) is built in A, and the transmitter 28 has a structure in which it can be folded and expanded / contracted, so that portability can be improved, and further, the contents of the memory having an answering machine function. Earphone 2
It is configured so that it can be confirmed in 3.

If the incoming call is not available on the train or the like, the earphone 23 can hear the contents by setting the answering machine mode.
It is convenient for emergency calls, etc., and it does not bother other people. Protective cover 26 for storing transmitter 28
Can be slid to be adjusted to the optimum position of the user, which can increase the clarity of transmission. Body 20A
Is provided with a slot for a card-type modem or the like (not shown), and the above-mentioned modem is attached to the slot to enable data transmission / reception.

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment. In this embodiment, the support shafts 31 and 32 are attached to both sides of the display unit (and pen input unit) 11B which is the display means of the PDA main body 20B, and the support shafts 31 and 32 protect the protective cover 33 and the protection shaft 33, respectively. The covers 34 are pivotally supported so that they can be opened and closed. An earpiece 22A is provided in the protective cover 33, and a transmitter 28A is provided in the protective cover 34. The mobile phone device (communication means) is attached to the main body 20B,
The second embodiment is the same as the second embodiment in that it has an answering machine function, an earphone, a slot for a card type modem and the like. Then, by closing the protective cover 33 and the protective cover 34, it becomes compact and portable, and the display portion 11B can be protected from damage or the like.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, a protective cover 36 that can be opened and closed is pivotally attached to a fulcrum 35 provided on the body 30 of the PDA, and a storage portion 38 of a card type modem (accessory) 37 and a modular cable (are attached to the inner surface of the protective cover 36. The storage part 40 of the accessory 39 is provided. A concave portion 41 is provided in the peripheral portion of the display portion (and pen input portion) 11E which is the display means of the main body 30, and when the protective cover 36 is closed, the terminals 39a and 39a of the modular cable 39 stored in the storage portion 40 are provided. Is the recess 41,
It is inserted into 41 to enable reliable storage. The card type modem 37 and the modular cable 39 are connected to a slot (not shown) of the main body 30 when used. In this way, the accessories such as the card-type modem 37 and the modular cable 39 are stored in the respective storage sections 38 and 40 in an orderly and reliable manner without interfering with the members of the main body 30 to prevent the loss and prevent the PDA from being carried. It can increase sex.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment. In this embodiment, a cord reel 42 is provided in a card type modem 37A via a support shaft 42A, and the cord reel 42 is capable of winding a modular cable 43. A connector 43a is provided at the other end of the modem 37A so that it can be connected to a portable information device or the like. And
In this embodiment, at the time of use, the modem 37A is connected to a slot of the PDA body, and the modular cable 4
Data can be transmitted / received by pulling out 3 and connecting to a telephone line or the like, and the portability and convenience of the card type modem 37A can be increased by integrating the modem 37A and the modular cable 43 into an integrated structure. There is.

[0018]

According to the present invention described in detail above, the following effects are exhibited. (1) According to the first aspect, the main body having the pen input unit can be connected to each of the other main bodies through the connector, and a plurality of applications can be used in parallel execution form by using a plurality of screen displays. Can be done. Further, the connector is configured to be detachable in conjunction with the knob, and since the knob fits into the guide of the mating body, sufficient strength can be maintained and the mechanical load acting on the connector can be reduced.

(2) According to the second aspect of the invention, since the communication means such as the telephone device including the receiving section and the transmitting section is built in, the PDA with a portable telephone function can be obtained. As a result, it becomes easy to send the data of the PDA main body to another device, and the convenience is improved.

(3) According to the third invention, accessories such as a card type modem and a modular cable can be stored inside the protective cover of the main body, so that the portability of the PDA can be increased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the main part of the main body.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 20A, 20B, 30 Main body 11, 11A, 11B, 11E Display means 14 Open / close lid 16 Knob 18, 20 Connector 22 Receiver (communication means) 28 Transmitter (communication means) 33, 34 Protective cover 37, 37A card Type modem (accessory) 38,40 Storage 39,43 Modular cable (accessory) 42 Cord reel

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable information device, wherein the main body of the portable information device is connectable via a connector, and the connector is configured to be retractable from the main body by a knob. 2. A portable information device comprising a communication means built in the portable information device. 3. A portable information device comprising a portable information device having a pen input portion, a protective cover which is openable and closable is pivotally attached, and a storage portion for accessories and the like is arranged on an inner surface of the protective cover. .