JPH11146439A - Radio communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate fear of erroneous operation or damages and to make it possible to freely detach a cap member by providing with a device body which has a connector connecting part and the cap member which has an attachable and detachable connector part to and from the connector connecting part. SOLUTION: A bottom part of a device body 1 is provided with a connector connecting part 1a and a cap member 7 is installed on the connector connecting part 1a. This cap member 7 has a length that can cover an operation key area 5 of the device body 1 and is composed mainly of a cap body 7a having almost the same width as that of the device body 1, a hinge part 7b provided at one end of the cap body 7a and a connector base 7c installed at one end of the hinge part 7b. Moreover, a connector part 7g of the cap member is provided on the connector table 7c and this connector part 7g has almost the same shape as that of the connector connecting part 1a so that it can be engaged with the connector connecting part 1a of the device body 1. Thus, only when the necessity occurs, it is possible to attach the cap member 7 to the device body 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a portable telephone and a PHS
In particular, the present invention relates to a wireless communication device having a cover member that covers an operation surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional wireless communication devices such as cellular phones and PHSs have two types of products: one having no cover for covering the operation surface of the device body and exposing operation keys, and the other having a flap-shaped lid. Has been

In a wireless communication device having no cover and exposed operation keys, if the operation key is pressed accidentally when placed in a bag or pocket, a malfunction (for example, when the memory button is pressed and the memory is Overwriting) or scratching the operation surface.

On the other hand, as a wireless communication device having a flap-shaped lid, for example, there is a mobile phone shown in FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 60 denotes an apparatus main body. An antenna housing 61 is provided on the upper end surface of the device main body 60, and an antenna 6 is provided there.
2 are stored. A speaker section 63 is provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 60. A display 64 is provided below the speaker unit 63 on the surface of the apparatus main body 60. Further, an operation key area 65 is provided below the display 64 on the surface of the apparatus main body 60. A hinge 66 is formed at the lower end of the apparatus main body 60, and a lid 67 is rotatably attached to the hinge 66.

In such a configuration, the cover 67 is rotated by the hinge 66 and the operation key area 6 is moved by the cover 67.
5 is covered.

[0006]

However, in the portable telephone having the above structure, the flap-shaped lid member 67 has a structure in which the flap-shaped lid member 67 is axially fixed to the hinge portion 66.
There is a problem that cannot be removed freely.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication apparatus which does not cause a malfunction or damage and which can freely remove a lid member.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has taken the following measures. The invention according to claim 1 employs a configuration including an apparatus main body having a connector connection portion, and a lid member having a connector portion detachable from the connector connection portion.

According to this configuration, the lid can be attached to the apparatus main body only when necessary. In addition, since the cover member can be attached to the existing connector connection portion, there is no need to newly provide a connection portion for attaching the cover member. Therefore, it is possible to protect the operation unit of the wireless communication device (prevent damage) and prevent malfunction.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the lid member includes a lid main body, and a hinge portion that allows the connector to rotate with respect to the lid main body. Take the configuration. According to this configuration, the lid member can be opened and closed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, an opening angle setting means for setting an opening angle of the lid main body to a predetermined angle with respect to the surface of the apparatus main body is adopted.

According to this configuration, the cover main body can be fixed at a predetermined opening angle while the cover member is mounted on the apparatus main body. This allows the lid body to be used as a so-called silent wall during a call.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second or third aspect, a floating key for operating the apparatus main body with the operation surface of the apparatus main body covered with a lid main body is provided. , The cover is provided at a position corresponding to a key on the operation surface.

According to this configuration, it is possible to operate the operation keys of the apparatus main body in a closed state without opening the lid main body.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of any of the second to fourth aspects, the cover main body has a microphone hole formed at a position corresponding to the microphone of the apparatus main body. Take the configuration.

According to this configuration, the lid body is not obstructed by the lid body in the closed state without being opened.
Communication can be performed.

According to the present invention, the lid body may cover the entire surface of the apparatus main body as in the invention described in claim 6. A configuration that covers other than the speaker section on the surface may be used,
As in the eighth aspect of the present invention, the lid body may cover at least a part of the operation key area of the apparatus body.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, a case where the wireless communication device is a mobile phone will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a mobile phone as a wireless communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a view showing a state in which a lid member is mounted on the apparatus main body and the lid body is opened, and FIG. 1B is a state in which the lid member is mounted on the apparatus main body and the lid body is closed. FIG. 1C is a view showing a state in which a lid member is removed from the apparatus main body.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an apparatus main body. The device body 1
It has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a size that is easy to hold with one hand, and has an antenna accommodating section 2 formed on the top thereof, and a speaker section 3, a display 4,
An operation key area 5 and a microphone section 6 are provided.

The antenna housing 2 houses an antenna (not shown) which can be inserted and removed. A speaker section 3 is provided above the operation surface of the apparatus main body 1, that is, at a position near the antenna housing section 2. The speaker section 3 has an opening for outputting sound of a speaker built in the apparatus main body 1 and has a concave shape.

Below the speaker section 3 on the operation surface, there is provided a rectangular display section 4 for displaying telephone numbers and other information. An operation key area 5 is provided below the display unit 4.

The operation key area 5 includes a "phone book" key 5a used for registering and reading frequently used telephone numbers, a "menu" key 5b used for selecting functions, and necessary items. A "memo" key 5c used to make notes, a "manner" key 5d for stopping the telephone function to protect manners, a scroll key 5e for scrolling information to be displayed on the display screen,
A function key group including a clear key 5f used for deleting registered or input contents, a call key 5g used for making a call or a call, and a call key 5g used for terminating or holding a call. A call / stop key such as a stop key 5h to be used and a numeric keypad are provided. These keys are formed to have a shape protruding from the operation surface so as to be easily pressed. The scroll key 5e is configured to be able to scroll in any of the vertical and horizontal directions.

Below the operation key area 5, a microphone section 6 is provided. The microphone section 6 is formed by a hole formed on the operation surface so that sound reaches a microphone built in the apparatus main body 1.

At the bottom of the apparatus main body 1, a connector connection portion is provided, and a lid member 7 is attached to the connector connection portion. The lid member 7 has a length capable of covering the operation key area 5 of the apparatus main body 1, and is provided at one end of the lid main body 7 a having substantially the same width as the apparatus main body 1. And a connector base 7c attached to the hinge 7b.

The lid main body 7a has a flat plate shape having the same undulation as that of the operation surface of the apparatus main body 1, and is made of a transparent material. As a result, the operation key area 5 can be seen from the outside, which is excellent in design. In particular, the apparatus main body 1 itself can be seen clearly by setting the color of the apparatus main body 1 to a transparent color or the like.

A floating key 7d is formed at a position of the lid main body 7a corresponding to the talk / stop key 5g in a state where the lid main body 7a covers the apparatus main body 1. The floating key 7d protrudes on both sides of the lid main body 7a, and when the lid main body 7a covers the apparatus main body 1,
When pressed from outside, the call / stop key 5g is pressed. Accordingly, it is possible to operate the lid body in a closed state without opening the lid body.

A microphone hole 7e is provided at a position of the lid main body 7a corresponding to the microphone section 6 with the lid main body 7a covering the apparatus main body 1. Thereby, the lid body 7
It is possible to perform communication without being opened and without being disturbed by the lid body 7a in the closed state.

The hinge portion 7b is configured to relatively pivotally fix the lid main body 7a and the connector base 7c. The hinge portion 7b includes an opening angle setting means for setting an opening angle of the lid main body 7a to a predetermined angle with respect to the surface of the apparatus main body 1. This opening angle setting means uses a ratchet structure, such that the angle of the surface of the lid body 7a changes stepwise with respect to the operation surface of the apparatus body 1 when the lid member 7 is mounted on the apparatus body 1. The configuration may be such that the clearance between the connector base 7c and the lid main body 7a at the hinge portion 7b is reduced so that the lid main body 7a is fixed at a predetermined opening angle.

A lock release button 7f for detaching the connector base 7c from the apparatus main body 1 is formed on an end face of the connector base 7c attached to the hinge portion 7b, that is, on the side of the apparatus main body 1.

Next, a connecting portion between the apparatus main body 1 and the lid member 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a connection relationship between the cover member 7 and the cover member 7. On the bottom surface of the apparatus main body 1, a connector connection portion 1a is provided. The connector connection section 1a is a connector connection section for connecting to a portable information terminal for data transmission.

On the other hand, a connector portion 7g is provided on the connector base 7c of the lid member. 7g of this connector
Is formed to have substantially the same shape as that of the connector connection portion 1a so that the connector connection portion 1a of the apparatus main body 1 can be fitted. Then, the connector portion 7g is fitted into the connector connection portion 1a, whereby the connector portion 7g is fitted.
The terminal provided in the concave shape and the convex electrode of the connector connection portion 1a come into contact with each other.

Locking claws 7h are provided on both side end surfaces of the connector portion 7g.
h is a lock release button 7 provided on the connector base 7c.
It is linked with f. Therefore, the lid member 7 is attached to the apparatus main body 1.
, The locking claw 7h is engaged with an engaging portion (not shown) on the inner wall of the connector connecting portion 1a, whereby the connector portion 7g is locked to the connector connecting portion 1a. When the lock release button 7f is pressed, the lock claw 7h enters the inside of the connector portion 7g, the lock of the connector portion 7g to the connector connection portion 1a is released, and the connector lid member 7 is detached from the apparatus main body 1. Become.

In this embodiment, the connector portion 7g has a convex shape, the connector connecting portion 1a has a concave shape, and the connector portion 7g fits into the connector connecting portion 1a. The configuration may be such that the portion 7g has a concave shape, the connector connection portion 1a has a convex shape, and the connector portion 7g fits into the connector connection portion 1a.

Next, a description will be given of a method of using the mobile phone as the wireless communication apparatus according to the present embodiment. When a call is made with the lid member 7 attached to the apparatus main body 1, FIG.
As shown in (a), the lid body 7a is opened and fixed at a predetermined opening angle. Then, the user inputs a telephone number with the numeric keypad 5h, or designates a number registered in advance using the telephone directory key 5a, and makes a call with the call key 5g. During a call, the lid body 7a fixed at a predetermined opening angle functions as a silent wall.

When the operation surface of the apparatus main body 1 is covered by the lid main body 7a, as shown in FIG. 1B, the lid main body 7a is rotated by the hinge 7b to cover the operation surface. As a result, the entire operation surface of the apparatus main body 1 can be covered, and thereby malfunction or damage can be prevented. At this time, since the lid body 7a is made of a transparent material, the lid body 7a
The operation surface is visible even when is covered.

Even when the operation surface is covered with the lid body 7a, the floating key 7d is provided at a position corresponding to the call / stop key 5g, so that the call is received and the call is terminated. The minimum operation of the lid body 7
This can be performed with a closed.

On the other hand, when removing the lid member 7 from the apparatus main body 1, the lock release buttons 7f provided on both side end surfaces of the connector base 7c are pushed in. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 1C, the lock claw 7h of the connector portion 7g is disengaged from the engagement, and the lid member 7 can be detached from the apparatus main body 1.

When attaching the cover 7 to the apparatus main body 1, the connector 7g of the cover 7 is inserted into the connector connection section 1a of the apparatus main body 1 while pressing the lock release button 7f of the connector base 7c. When the lock release button 7f is released in this state, the connector portion 7g is released.
Of the connector connecting portion 1a is engaged with the engaging portion on the inner wall of the connector connecting portion 1a. Thereby, the lid member 7 is attached to the apparatus main body 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a mobile phone as a wireless communication apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the lid body 7a covers the entire operation surface of the apparatus body 1.

With this configuration, it is possible to protect (prevent damage) the entire operation surface of the apparatus main body, and also to prevent malfunction. In this case, since the lid body 7a covers the speaker section 3, it is preferable to provide a speaker section hole at a position of the lid body 7a corresponding to the speaker section 3 when the lid body 7a is closed. Thereby, it is possible to make a good call even when the lid body 7a is closed. Also in this case, by providing the floating key on the lid body 7a, the call / stop key can be operated with the lid body 7a closed.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a mobile phone as a wireless communication apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the lid main body 7a covers an operation surface other than the speaker unit 3.

With this configuration, the operation surface other than the speaker unit 3 can be protected (prevented from being damaged) and malfunction can be prevented. In this case, since the speaker section 3 is not covered with the lid body 7a, sound is output from the lid body 7a.
The sound from the speaker unit 3 can be clearly heard without being interrupted by a. Also in this case, by providing the floating key on the lid body 7a, the call / stop key can be operated with the lid body 7a closed.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4,
Since the display 4 is covered with the lid body 7a, the lid body 7
By forming a from a transparent material, the display on the display 4 can be recognized even when the lid body 7a is closed.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a mobile phone as a wireless communication apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the lid body 7a is provided with a scroll key and a telephone
It covers the operation surface other than the stop key 5g.

With this configuration, the operation surface other than the scroll key and the call / stop key 5g can be protected (prevention of damage), and malfunction can be prevented. In this case, since the length of the lid body 7a can be shortened,
The overall length of the apparatus when the lid body 7a is opened can be shortened.

In the above embodiment, the case where the lid body is made of a transparent material is described, but the present invention can be applied to the case where the lid body is made of an opaque material.

In the above embodiment, the case where the wireless communication device is a mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to the case where the wireless communication device is a PHS.

In the present invention, there is no particular limitation on the arrangement of the operation keys, the types and the number of the function keys, and any type of wireless communication device having a connector connection portion can be applied. be able to.

[0049]

As described above, the radio communication device of the present invention is required because it includes the device main body having the connector connection portion and the lid member having the connector portion detachably attached to the connector connection portion. In such a case, the lid member can be arbitrarily attached, for example, when in a bag or pocket.
As a result, it is possible to prevent scratches due to rubbing with other objects, protection of the operation surface, and malfunction (for example, rewriting the memory by accidentally pressing the memory button).

Further, according to the wireless communication apparatus of the present invention, since the cover member is attached and detached using the existing connector connection portion, there is no need to provide a new member for connecting the cover member.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating a wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a lid body is opened. FIG. 1B is a wireless communication device according to the embodiment, wherein the lid body is Schematic diagram showing a state in which the operation key area is closed and covered with a cover main body.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing details of a connection unit of the wireless communication device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which a transparent lid covers the entire operation surface of the wireless communication device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a wireless communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a wireless communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional wireless communication device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device main body 1a Connector connection part 2 Antenna accommodating part 3 Speaker part 4 Display 5 Operation key area 6 Microphone part 7 Lid member 7a Lid body 7b Hinge part 7c Connector base 7d Floating key 7e Microphone hole 7f Lock release button 7g Connector part 7h lock claw

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A wireless communication device comprising: a device main body having a connector connection portion; and a lid member having a connector portion detachable from the connector connection portion. 2. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the lid member includes a lid main body, and a hinge part that allows the connector to rotate with respect to the lid main body. 3. The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an opening angle setting means for setting an opening angle of the lid main body to a predetermined angle with respect to a surface of the apparatus main body. 4. A floating key for operating the apparatus main body while the operation surface of the apparatus main body is covered with a lid main body is provided at a position corresponding to the key on the operation surface of the lid member. The wireless communication device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: 5. The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the cover main body has a microphone hole formed at a position corresponding to the microphone of the apparatus main body. 6. The wireless communication device according to claim 2, wherein the cover body covers the entire surface of the device body. 7. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the cover body covers a portion other than the speaker section on the surface of the apparatus body.
The wireless communication device according to any one of the above. 8. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the cover body covers at least a part of the operation key area of the apparatus body.
The wireless communication device according to any one of the above.