KR101341368B1 - A case for tablet personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a case for a tablet computer, wherein a rechargeable battery and a solar panel are formed in a case of a shape for storing and protecting a tablet computer, thereby protecting the tablet computer from external shocks and providing the power to time and place. It is an object of the present invention to provide a case for a tablet computer that can be conveniently used as a power source of a portable terminal without being particular.
To this end, the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention, the base member is formed in the form of a square plate seated on the bottom surface, a rectangular plate-shaped mounting member that is closely coupled to the back of the tablet computer on the front, and one end is The base member is formed to be foldable and the other end is coupled to the rear of the mounting member is configured to include a connecting member so that the mounting member overlaps or can be mounted on the upper surface of the base member, the upper surface of the connecting member The solar panel is attached to the absorbing external light source, and the charging circuit and the charging circuit for charging the light source absorbed through the solar panel and the light source absorbed through the solar panel is embedded in the base member. Control including a control circuit for controlling the power supply between the rechargeable battery and the external device An additional part is built in, and one side of the body is configured to include an input / output terminal connected to the rechargeable battery and a display unit displaying a charging state.

Description

Case for tablet computer {A CASE FOR TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER}

The present invention relates to a case for a tablet computer, and more particularly, a rechargeable battery, a solar panel, a UV LED, and the like are integrally formed in a case having a predetermined shape for storing and protecting a tablet computer. It relates to a case for a tablet computer.

      In general, a tablet computer combines the performance of a notebook with the mobility of a PDA. The tablet computer has a size of about 9 inches, which is convenient to carry and, of course, a variety of tasks such as browsing the Internet using a large liquid crystal compared to a smartphone. It has the advantage that it can be done.

      On the other hand, the tablet computer has a case made of various materials and shapes in order to protect the product from an arbitrary impact from the outside, and to improve the sense of taste and portability, according to the characteristics of the electronic device that is weak to impact. It is used in combination with the product.

      However, the conventional case for a tablet computer as described above does not have additional functions other than the protection function of the product, there is a limit to meet the needs of users who want to use the tablet computer more conveniently. .

      In particular, a lithium polymer cell is widely used as a secondary battery used as a power source for the tablet computer. The lithium polymer cell has a high stability and a thin thickness, which requires easy portability, and at the same time reduces the charging time. It has become a key to judging the quality of a product.

      However, with the recent increase in the spread and usage of tablet computers, the power consumption of secondary batteries, which are batteries used in the tablet computers, is also gradually increasing. Accordingly, users are not satisfied with only the batteries integrated in the tablet computers. This makes it possible to use while carrying a separate battery pack or charging device, in this case, the inconvenience caused by carrying a separate product, as well as the need for a power source for charging.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to improve the conventional problems as described above, the object is to form a rechargeable battery and a solar panel in a case of a certain shape for storing and protecting the tablet computer to external impact the tablet computer It is to provide a case for a tablet computer that protects against the power and can be conveniently used as a power source of a portable terminal regardless of time and place.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a case for a tablet computer that adds a sterilization function in a case protecting a tablet computer to improve hygiene of a product and impart an aesthetic sense through a luxurious appearance.

      Case for a tablet computer according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the base member is formed in the form of a square plate seated on the bottom surface, the mounting of the square plate form is closely coupled to the back of the tablet computer on the front The member and one end is formed to be foldable from one side of the base member and the other end is coupled to the rear of the mounting member is configured to include a connecting member to allow the mounting member overlaps or mounted on the upper surface of the base member A solar panel absorbing an external light source is attached to an upper surface of the connection member, and a rechargeable battery made of a lithium polymer cell is embedded in the base member, and a light source absorbed through the solar panel is charged in the rechargeable battery. To control power between the charging circuit and the rechargeable battery and the external device. The controller includes a control unit including a control circuit, and one side of the body is configured to include an input / output terminal connected to the rechargeable battery and a display unit displaying a charging state.

      Preferably, the upper surface of the base member is provided with a plurality of UV LEDs for sterilization of the combined tablet computer, and on one side of the proximity sensor to detect the position of the tablet computer to selectively operate the UV LED Characterized in that installed.

      More preferably, one side of the base member is characterized in that a key input unit including an operation key for manually operating the UV LED and an operation key for selectively operating the display unit.

      In addition, a through hole is formed in the center of the mounting member, and a coupling hole is formed in the connection member so as to correspond to the through hole, and each of the mounting member and the connection member has an outer circumferential surface of the rotary ring. It is coupled to each other in a rotatable state to have a bearing structure as it is coupled to the coupling, characterized in that the tablet computer mounted on the mounting member is configured to be selectively rotated vertically or horizontally.

      Preferably, the body surface of the base member and the mounting member is covered with a leather cover and finished, and the connection member is formed by extending the cover of the bottom surface of the base member.

      More preferably, the upper surface of the base member is characterized in that the recessed groove is formed so that the lower end of the mounting member coupled to the tablet computer is fixed.

      Also preferably, a magnet having a ring shape is provided at the center of the rear side of the mounting member, and the coupling member is provided with a coupling hole corresponding to the magnet, and is provided with a rotating ring made of a ring-shaped magnetic material. A magnet seating groove and a guide groove are respectively formed on the outer circumferential surface of the ring, and the coupling ring of the connection member is fitted into the guide groove of the rotary ring, and the rotary ring is connected to the magnet of the mounting member via a magnet seating groove. In addition to being detachably installed, the tablet computer mounted on the mounting member may be rotated vertically or horizontally while being selectively rotated.

According to the present invention made as described above, by forming a rechargeable battery and a solar panel integrally formed in a case for storing a tablet computer, in addition to the effect of protecting the tablet computer from external shock, the power and time There is also an effect that can be conveniently used as a power source of the portable terminal without being bound to.

In addition, after the sterilization apparatus is embedded in the case for the tablet computer, since the sterilization is automatically performed for a predetermined time when the tablet computer is not in use, the sanitary use of the tablet computer becomes possible.

In addition, by implementing a product so that a leather cover having various colors and patterns is overlaid on a certain shape of the case surface, there is also an effect that can provide a product with a luxurious and excellent aesthetic that is differentiated from the existing tablet computer case. will be.

1 is a perspective view showing a folded state for a tablet computer according to the present invention,
2 is a perspective view showing a state where a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention is mounted;
3 is an exploded perspective view showing an external configuration of a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention;
4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention;
Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a coupling state of the connection member and the mounting member of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention,
6a and 6b is a side view showing a folded and mounted state of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention,
7A and 7B are perspective views illustrating a tablet computer mounted horizontally and vertically through a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention;
8 is a perspective view illustrating a modification of the structure in which the mounting member and the connection member of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention are mutually coupled;
Figure 9 is a side cross-sectional view showing a modification of the structure in which the mounting member and the connecting member of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a folded state for a tablet computer according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a mounted state for a tablet computer case according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention 4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling state of a connection member and a mounting member of a case for a tablet computer according to the present invention. 6a and 6b is a side view showing a folded and mounted state of the tablet computer case according to the present invention, Figures 7a and 7b is a tablet computer mounted horizontally and vertically through the tablet computer case according to the present invention It is a perspective view which shows the state.

The case for a tablet computer according to the present invention integrates a rechargeable battery 12, a solar panel 32, a UV LED 22 for sterilization, and the like into a case of a predetermined shape in which the tablet computer 100 is mounted. By forming and configuring the, it is implemented by protecting the tablet computer 100 to be mounted from the external impact as well as through a variety of functions to be more convenient to use.

To this end, the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention, the base member 10 and the mounting member 50, the connection member 30 is the structure of the case is connected to each other structure, the connection member 30 in the sun An optical panel 32 is attached and formed, and the base member 10 has a built-in rechargeable battery 12 and a control unit 20, and also includes a UV LED 22, a proximity sensor 24, an input / output terminal 16, The key input unit 18, the display unit 14, and the like are formed at a predetermined point.

First, the base member 10 is a plastic injection molding having a predetermined space therein, is formed to have a rectangular plate shape of approximately a predetermined thickness is configured to be seated and fixed on the bottom surface, the inside is used as the power of the tablet computer 100 The rechargeable battery 12 is formed of a lithium polymer cell, and the input / output terminal 16 is provided at a predetermined point on the side of the body to charge and use the power of the rechargeable battery 12, and the rechargeable battery 12 The display unit 14 for displaying the state of) is provided at the upper edge portion.

In addition, a plurality of UV LEDs 22 for sterilization of the tablet computer 100 are installed on one side of the upper surface of the base member 10, and a position of the tablet computer 100 is sensed at a point adjacent thereto. Only when the tablet computer 100 is not in use, the proximity sensor 24 for applying a signal may be installed and configured so that the UV LED 22 can be selectively operated for a predetermined time while the body of the base member 10 is installed. On the side, a key input unit including an operation key for manually operating the UV LED 22 and an operation key for selectively operating the display unit 14 for displaying the state of charge of the rechargeable battery 12 and the like ( 18) is provided and configured.

On the side of the body of the base member 10 is connected to the rechargeable battery 12 to supply a predetermined power from the outside to connect the input terminal for charging the battery and various portable devices to supply the power of the rechargeable battery 12 An input / output terminal 16 including an output terminal for use is provided.

The input / output terminal 16 may be designed and configured with various interfaces including a mobile phone 24-pin charging terminal, a 5 [V] USB output terminal, and a 5 [V] USB mini charging terminal.

      In addition, one side of the rechargeable battery 12 inside the bass member 10 may include a charging circuit for controlling the light source absorbed through the solar panel 32 to be charged in the rechargeable battery 12, and the rechargeable battery 12. ) And a control circuit for controlling power between external devices, the input / output terminal 16, the display unit 14, the UV LED 22 and the proximity sensor 24, and the key input unit 18 for sterilization. The control unit 20 is configured to perform overall control of each component of the apparatus, including, for example.

      And, the mounting member 50 is made of a square plate shape having a similar standard to the tablet computer 100 is made to be firmly coupled to the front of the tablet computer 100 is fitted in close contact with the state, The through hole 52 is formed in the center is configured.

      At this time, it is preferable that a portion of the side wall of the mounting member 50 corresponding to the input / output terminal and the operation switch formed on the edge portion of the tablet computer 100 is preferably removed.

      The connection member 30 is formed so that one end side is formed to extend from the one side of the base member 10 in a foldable state, the other end side is configured to be coupled to the rear surface of the mounting member 50, The mounting member 50 may be selectively overlapped with the upper surface of the base member 10 or maintained in a mounted state.

      At this time, the upper surface of the connecting member 30 is configured to attach a solar panel 32 of a predetermined size for absorbing an external light source, so that the light source input through the solar panel 32 is the base member ( It is used as a charging power source of the rechargeable battery 12 via a charging circuit built in 10).

      On the other hand, the base member 10 and the mounting member 50 is configured so that the entire body surface is covered with a leather cover 70 is finished to give a sense of beauty, and the connection member 30 is the It is formed integrally extending from the cover 70 provided on the lower surface of the base member 10 in a foldable state.

      In addition, at a certain point of the cover 70 of the upper surface of the base member 10, a linear seating groove 26 having a straight shape for allowing the lower end of the mounting member 50 to which the tablet computer 100 is coupled is fixed in the transverse direction It is formed along the concave indentation.

      In this case, the cover 70 formed on the side of the base member 10 has a shape in which corresponding parts corresponding to the input / output terminal 16, the key input unit 18, the display unit 14, and the UV LED 22 are removed. It is preferably made of.

      In addition, in the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention, the mounting member 50 and the connection member 30 are connected to each other in a bearing structure so that the mounting member 50 to which the tablet computer 100 is fixed is rotatable. It is composed.

      To this end, the other end portion of the connecting member 30 is in communication with the through-hole 52 of the mounting member 50 in the expansion portion 36 side in the state in which the expansion portion 34 having a substantially semi-circular shape protruded The coupling hole 36 is formed, and the cutting hole 38 is formed on the outer circumferential surface side of the coupling hole 36 to form an arc shape.

      In addition, in order to couple the connecting member 30 and the mounting member 50, one or a pair of guide grooves 62 are formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof, and the diameters of the through hole 52 and the coupling hole 36 are formed. In the state in which the rotary ring 60 having a size similar to that of the mounting member 50 and the connecting member 30 are each through hole 52 and the guide groove 62 of the rotating ring 60 and As the inner circumferential surface of the coupling hole 36 is fitted, it has a structure rotatable with each other and is configured to be integrally coupled.

      Thus, the mounting member 50 and the tablet computer 100 mounted thereon may be selectively mounted in a vertical or horizontal state through the rotating structure as described above.

      On the other hand, Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a modification of the structure in which the mounting member and the connecting member of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention, Figure 9 is a mounting member and the connecting member of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention mutually As a side cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the coupled structure, the mounting member 50 and the connection member 30 of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention may be configured to be easily detachable using a magnet and a magnetic material. .

      To this end, a magnet 54 having a ring shape is integrally formed at the center of the rear surface of the mounting member 50, and the coupling member 36 is formed in the connection member 30 to correspond to the magnet 54. While being formed and configured, a rotating ring 60 made of a magnetic material having a substantially ring shape is provided, and a magnet seating groove 64 and a guide groove 62 are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring 60, respectively. .

Accordingly, in the state in which the coupling hole 36 of the connection member 30 is fitted into the guide groove 62 of the rotary ring 60, the magnet seating groove 64 of the rotary ring 60 By coupling to the magnet 54 of the mounting member 50, it is possible to selectively detach and attach to each other, as well as through a bearing structure implemented through the magnet 54 and the magnet seating groove 64 The tablet computer 100 mounted on the mounting member 50 may be mounted while being selectively rotated together with the mounting member 50 to form a vertical or horizontal state.

Next, the operation of the present invention made as described above with reference to the drawings in detail as follows.

First, the edge portion of the tablet computer 100 is fitted to the inner wall of the mounting member 50 so that the rear surface of the tablet computer 100 is in close contact with the front surface of the mounting member 50 of the case for a tablet computer according to the present invention. By doing so, it is possible to carry the tablet computer 100 while protecting it safely through the case.

At this time, since the solar panel 32 is provided on the upper surface of the connection member 30 of the case, as the solar panel 32 is exposed to an external light source, the light source absorbed through the solar panel 32 is controlled by a controller ( 20 is used as a charging power source of the rechargeable battery 12 embedded in the base member 10.

In addition, the rechargeable battery 12 may be charged by supplying external power through a predetermined input / output terminal 16 provided in the base member 10.

Meanwhile, in order to mount and use the tablet computer 100 through the case for the tablet computer according to the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6, the mounting member 50 to which the tablet computer 100 is coupled is provided. ) By lifting the upper side through the connecting member 30 having a foldable structure, and the lower end side thereof is fixed to the seating groove 26 of the upper surface of the base member 10, thereby allowing the tablet computer 100 to be fixed. ) Is fixedly installed at an inclined angle so that the user can view and touch the screen of the tablet computer 100 very easily.

In addition, the mounting member 50 is a structure that can be rotated 360 ° through a bearing structure including a rotary ring 60, as shown in Figure 7a and 7b, the tablet computer 100 horizontal or vertical It can also be used to selectively seat fixed in the state.

In addition, in order to use the power of the rechargeable battery 12 embedded in the base member 10, the tablet computer 100 and the rechargeable battery 12 provided in the base member 10 are connected to each other through an input / output terminal. In this connection, the corresponding power of the rechargeable battery 12 may be supplied to the tablet computer 100, and the power of the rechargeable battery 12 may be supplied to a mobile phone, an MP3, or a digital camera through the input / output terminal 16. It can also be used as a power source for various external devices.

In addition, after the use of the tablet computer 100 is completed, the tablet computer 100 covers the mounting member 50 so as to contact the upper surface of the base member 10 via the connecting member 30. Proximity sensor 24 located on the upper surface of the base member 10 detects this and outputs a corresponding signal. Accordingly, the UV LED 22 is sterilized while being controlled for a predetermined time by the control of the controller 20. In this way, the tablet computer 100 coupled to the case can be stored and used in a more hygienic environment.

In this case, the operation of the display unit 14 which displays the state of charge of the UV LED 22 and the rechargeable battery 12 may be manually performed through a button operation of the key input unit 18.

On the other hand, even if the modified embodiments other than the contents described in the present invention is of course not to be understood individually from the technical spirit or prospects of the present invention.

10: base member, 12: rechargeable battery,
14: display unit, 16: input and output terminals,
18: key input unit, 20: control unit,
22: UV LED, 24: proximity sensor,
26: seating groove, 30: connecting member,
32: solar panel, 34: extension,
36: coupling hole, 38: incision hole,
50: mounting member, 52: through hole,
54: magnet, 64: magnet seating groove,
60: rotary ring, 62: guide groove,
70: cover (leather), 100: tablet computer.

Claims (7)

The base member is made of a rectangular plate seated on the bottom surface,
A rectangular plate-shaped mounting member to which the rear surface of the tablet computer is closely coupled to the front surface thereof,
One end is formed to be foldable from one side of the base member and the other end is coupled to the rear of the mounting member is configured to include a connecting member to allow the mounting member overlaps or mounted on the upper surface of the base member,
An upper surface of the connection member is attached to the solar panel absorbing an external light source,
The base member includes a rechargeable battery made of a lithium polymer cell, and a control circuit for controlling a power source between the rechargeable battery and an external device and a charging circuit for charging the light source absorbed by the solar panel to the rechargeable battery. A control unit including a built-in, a body portion is formed on one side of the display unit for displaying the input and output terminals and the charging state connected to the rechargeable battery,
On the upper surface of the base member is installed a plurality of UV LEDs for sterilization of the combined tablet computer, and on one side is installed a proximity sensor to detect the position of the tablet computer to selectively operate the UV LED. Case for a tablet computer, characterized in that configured. delete The method of claim 1,
One side of the base member is a case for a tablet computer, characterized in that provided with a key input including an operation key for manually operating the UV LED and the operation key for selectively operating the display unit The method of claim 1,
A through hole is formed in the center of the mounting member, and a coupling hole is formed in the connection member to correspond to the through hole.
The mounting member and the connecting member are coupled to each other in a rotatable state to have a bearing structure as the respective through holes and coupling holes are fitted into and coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the rotary ring,
Tablet computer case, characterized in that configured to be selectively rotated vertically or horizontally mounted to the tablet member. The method of claim 1,
The body surface of the base member and the mounting member is covered with a leather cover and finished, and the connection member is a tablet computer case, characterized in that the cover of the base member is formed to extend. 6. The method according to claim 1 or 5,
The upper surface of the base member is a tablet computer case, characterized in that the recessed groove is formed so that the lower end of the mounting member coupled to the tablet computer is fixed. The method of claim 1,
A magnet having a ring shape is provided at the center of the rear surface of the mounting member, and the coupling member has a coupling hole corresponding to the magnet.
Is provided with a rotary ring made of a ring-shaped magnetic material, a magnet seating groove and a guide groove are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary ring, respectively
In the state in which the coupling hole of the connection member is fitted into the guide groove of the rotary ring, the rotary ring is installed to be detachably attached to the magnet of the mounting member via a magnet seating groove, and is selectively rotated while A case for a tablet computer, characterized in that the tablet computer mounted on the member is configured to be rotated vertically or horizontally.

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