JPH09131812A - Protective cover for electric and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the outer surface of an equipment from being contaminated or damaged during using of the apparatus and to prevent the insect or dust from being introduced from the opening of the outer surface of the equipment or the water droplet or mud from being introduced in the case of using outdoor as much as possible. SOLUTION: The protective cover B of an equipment is obtained by forming a transparent flexible vinyl chloride in a cover shape of a downward opening by vacuum molding and providing a window hole 12 for a sheet discharge port at the upper surface. A cutout 26b is provided at the part corresponding to the connecting part of an external terminal at the part of the peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21 of the cover B, the peripheral edge protrusion 26a is formed to partly protrude in a predetermined length, and the side having stronger adhesive strength of a double-sided tape 27 is adhered to the inner surface of the protrusion 26a. The equipment is covered from above with the cover B, the protrusion 26a is adhered to the bottom of the equipment by the tape 27 to cover the equipment in the range which does not trouble at the time of normal use except the sheet discharge port and the connecting part of the external terminal of the equipment. Thus, the equipment is used with the cover B remaining covered as it is.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention can be used in electric / electronic devices such as printers, facsimiles, communication terminal devices, and their composite machines. More specifically, the present invention relates to a protective cover that covers an electric / electronic device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, protective covers for electric and electronic devices are
For example, when the device is not used, the device is covered to protect the device from dust, and when the device is used, the device is removed from the device.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional electric / electronic equipment, since the protective cover is used during use, there is a problem that the outer surface of the equipment is soiled or damaged during use. In addition, during use, insects, dust, etc. may enter inside through the opening on the outer surface of the device, or water drops, mud, etc. may enter when used outdoors, causing a problem.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to prevent the outer surface of the device from getting dirty or damaged during use of the device,
In addition, it is to prevent insects, dust, etc. from entering through the opening on the outer surface of the device and water droplets, mud, etc. when used outdoors as much as possible.

[0005]

Therefore, the protective cover B of the electric / electronic device according to claim 1 is made of a soft resin material such as soft vinyl chloride as shown in the following embodiments. All or part of it is made transparent by using, and can be attached and detached by covering a device such as the communication terminal device A within a range that does not hinder normal use.

With the protective cover B for electric / electronic equipment according to the first aspect, the equipment is covered to the extent that it does not hinder normal use, and is kept covered even during use. On the other hand, it is taken from the device, for example, at the time of maintenance of the device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, for example, as in the following illustrated embodiment, in the protective cover B of the electric / electronic device according to the first aspect, the device is in close contact with the operation portion of the device. It is characterized by being covered.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, for example, as in the following illustrated embodiment, in the protective cover B of the electric / electronic device according to the first aspect, the periphery of the opening 21 into which the device is inserted is provided. It is characterized in that it is attached to the outer surface of the device.

In the third aspect of the invention, the device is always covered with the protective cover B, and the periphery of the opening 21 is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the device.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, as in the following illustrated embodiment, in the protective cover B of the electric / electronic device according to the third aspect, the device is covered from above,
The peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21 is bent inward, and the peripheral edge 26 is attached to the bottom surface of the device.

In the fourth aspect of the invention, the device is always covered from above, the peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21 is bent inward, and the peripheral edge 26 is brought into close contact with the bottom surface 29 of the device.

The invention described in claim 5 is a double-sided tape 27 in the protective cover B of the electric / electronic device according to claim 3 or 4 as in the following illustrated embodiment.
The one having the stronger adhesive force is attached to the peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21, and the one having the weaker adhesive force of the double-sided tape 27 is attached to the outer surface of the device.

In the invention according to the fifth aspect, the protective cover B is normally put on the device, and the peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21 is brought into close contact with the outer surface of the device by the side of the double-sided tape 27 having a weak adhesive force.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a protective cover according to an embodiment of the invention described in claim 1. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a communication terminal device that covers the protective cover.

Reference numeral A in FIG. 2 denotes a communication terminal device. The outer case 10 of the communication terminal device A has a slightly thin box shape.

On the upper surface of the outer case 10, a rectangular window hole 11 is provided on the left front side in the figure, and a sheet discharge port 13 elongated in the longitudinal direction is provided on the back side of the window hole 11 in the figure, and further, the A roll paper cover 15 having a semicircular cross section is detachably attached to the paper discharge port 13 on the back side in the figure.

On the right side surface 10a of the outer case 10,
The external terminal connecting portion 16 is provided on the front portion, and the notch 17 is provided on the right side of the drawing.

Then, in the window hole 11, the liquid crystal display unit 1
2 is provided. Further, the sheet discharge port 13 is provided with a cutter 14 having a sawtooth shape on one side of the edge. Further, the IC card insertion slot 1 is provided inside the notch 17.
8 is provided.

Inside the outer case 10, a recording unit including a platen, a print head and the like is provided below the paper discharge port 13 and roll paper is stored below the roll paper cover 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, the protective cover B for covering the communication terminal device A is formed by vacuum molding using, for example, transparent soft vinyl chloride, and the protective cover B faces downward in accordance with the outer case 10. A cover shape having an opening 21 is formed.

On the upper surface of the protective cover B, an inward convex portion 22 is provided on the front side in the figure. The inward convex portion 22 is formed in a rectangular shape in conformity with the window hole 11 and slightly protrudes inward. An elongated window hole 23 is provided on the inner side of the inward convex portion 22 in the drawing so as to match the sheet discharge port 13. Further, on the inner side of the window hole 23 in the figure, an outward convex portion 24 is formed so as to match the roll paper cover 15.

The peripheral edge 26 of the opening 21 of the protective cover B partially protrudes by a predetermined length to form a peripheral edge protruding portion 26a, and a notch portion 26b is provided at a position corresponding to the external terminal connecting portion 16. The double-sided tape 27 having a strong adhesive force is attached to the inner surface of the peripheral edge protruding portion 26a.

The protective cover B constructed as described above is put on the communication terminal device A shown in FIG. 2 from above. Then, as shown in FIG.
, And its lower surface contacts the surface of the liquid crystal display unit 12. Further, the window hole 23 and the sheet discharge port 13 coincide with each other. further,
The roll paper cover 15 is inserted into the outward convex portion 24. Then, the peripheral protruding portion 26a of the opening 21 is bent inward, and the weaker adhesive force of the double-sided tape 27 is attached to the bottom surface 29 of the communication terminal device A as shown in FIG. Then, except for the external terminal connection portion 16 and the paper discharge port 13, the communication terminal device A is put on and taken off freely within a range that does not hinder normal use.

When the communication terminal device A covered with such a protective cover B is used, an input device or the like is connected to the external terminal connecting portion 16 and the operation portion of the liquid crystal display portion 12 is touched from above the protective cover B. To operate.

At the time of recording, the paper is unwound from the roll paper, guided by the paper guide and fed into the recording unit, and heat is applied by the print head in the recording unit to record on the paper.

After the recording, a fixed amount of the recorded sheet is fed and discharged from the sheet discharge port 13 to the outside. Then, the ejected recorded paper sheet is brought into contact with the cutter 14, and the paper sheet is pulled and cut.

On the other hand, when the communication terminal device A is maintained at a small diameter, for example, the input device or the like is removed from the external terminal connection portion 16, the double-sided tape 27 is peeled from the bottom surface 29 of the communication terminal device A, and the communication terminal device A is removed. From protective cover B
Take. When the protective cover B is taken, the adhesive force on both sides of the double-sided tape 27 is different and the adhesive force with the communication terminal device A side is weaker than the adhesive force with the protective cover B side, so only the protective cover B comes off. There is no end.

Then, when the maintenance is completed, the communication terminal device A is covered with the protective cover B again, and the external terminal connecting portion 16 and the paper discharge port 1 are also provided as described above.
With the exception of 3, cover within a range that will not cause any problems during normal use.

In the illustrated communication terminal device A, however, the IC card insertion opening 18 is normally used by being covered with the protective cover B, and therefore insects, dust, water droplets, mud, etc. enter from the IC card insertion opening 18 into the interior. Can be prevented.

In the illustrated embodiment, the paper discharge port 13 and the external terminal connecting portion 16 of the communication terminal device A are set in a range that causes a hindrance when they are covered during normal use. But,
The range in which a problem occurs during normal use is not limited to such a portion, but varies depending on various devices.

In the illustrated embodiment, the protective cover B
In order to secure the recognizability and operability of the liquid crystal display unit 12, the whole was made transparent using transparent soft vinyl chloride. However, although not shown, the protective cover B may be configured such that only a part of the soft resin material, for example, a part corresponding to the liquid crystal display section 12 of the device is made transparent.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the protective cover B covers the communication terminal device A from above, and the periphery of the opening 21 is attached to the bottom surface 29 of the communication terminal device A. However, although not shown, the protective cover B is not limited to the one covered from above, and may be configured such that the periphery of the opening into which the device is inserted is adhered to the side surface of the device, for example.

[0033]

From the above, according to the invention described in claim 1, since the device is covered within a range that does not hinder the normal use, and the device is not removed even when the device is used, the device is in use. , It is possible to prevent the outer surface from being soiled or scratched. Also, during use of the device, for example, it covers an opening that is not used very often, so insects and dust may get inside the device through such an opening, and water drops and mud may enter when used outdoors. This can be prevented as much as possible, so that the device can be prevented from being damaged by insects, dust, water drops, mud, and the like.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the protective cover is brought into close contact with the operating portion of the device, the operating portion can be operated without impairing the operability.

According to the third aspect of the invention, since the periphery of the opening of the protective cover is in close contact with the outer surface of the device, it is possible to prevent insects, dust, water droplets, mud, etc. from entering through the gap between the opening and the outer surface of the device. can do.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, since the peripheral edge of the opening of the protective cover is brought into close contact with the bottom surface of the device, for example, even when the side surface of the device has a recess, the periphery of the opening of the protective cover is surrounded by the device. It is possible to make close contact with the outer surface of the device and prevent insects, dust, water droplets, mud, etc. from entering through the gap between the opening and the outer surface of the device.

According to the invention described in claim 5, since the peripheral edge of the opening of the protective cover is attached to the outer surface of the device by the one having a weak adhesion force of the double-sided tape, for example, the protective cover is not provided on the outer surface of the device. When the protective cover is removed from the device, the double-sided tape remains on the outer surface of the device and only the protective cover does not come off. Therefore, the protective cover can be removed securely and easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a protective cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall external perspective view of a communication terminal device that covers the protective cover.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a state in which the communication terminal device is covered with a protective cover.

FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing the state of the communication terminal device as seen from the bottom surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A communication terminal device (equipment) B protective cover 21 opening 26 peripheral edge 27 double-sided tape 29 bottom surface

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A protective cover for an electric / electronic device, which is made of a soft resin material so as to be wholly or partially transparent and which can be attached and detached by covering the device within a range that does not hinder normal use. 2. The protective cover for an electric / electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the protective cover is in close contact with an operation portion of the device and covers the device. 3. The electricity according to claim 1, wherein a periphery of an opening for allowing the device to enter is attached to an outer surface of the device.
Electronic device protective cover. 4. The protective cover for an electric / electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the device is covered from above, the peripheral edge of the opening is bent inward, and the peripheral edge is attached to the bottom surface of the device. 5. The double-sided tape is provided by adhering the one having a stronger adhesive force to the peripheral edge of the opening, and the one having a weaker adhesive force of the double-sided tape is attached to the outer surface of the device.
Alternatively, the protective cover for the electric / electronic device described in 4.