KR20030031250A - Portable case for taking portable device and portable device set using thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a portable appliance set which receives power additionally from an auxiliary battery of a portable appliance storage case so that it helps to extend the use time of the portable appliance. CONSTITUTION: In the portable appliance set which includes the portable appliance(31) and a case(33) to store and protect the portable appliance, the storage case is characterized by comprising the parts of: a case body(33a) which includes a storage part; an auxiliary battery which is placed at the case body to supply power for the portable appliance stored at the storage part; and a connector which is electrically connected to the element of the portable appliance and the auxiliary battery.

Description

Portable device storage case and portable device set having same {Portable case for taking portable device and portable device set using according to}

The present invention relates to a case for storing a personal portable device such as a mobile phone, a small cassette recorder, an MP3, a PDA, a notebook computer, and the like, and a portable device set having the same.

Portable devices are small electrical and electronic products that are designed for users to carry on the go. The portable device is powered by an external or built-in power supply, i.e. power supplied from a battery. In addition, the storage case is manufactured to surround the outside of the portable device in order to protect the portable device from external impact or infiltration of foreign matter, and may be configured in a pocket shape or a bag shape according to the type of the portable device. Storage case is known.

FIG. 1 illustrates a portable device set 10 having a pocket-shaped storage case 12. The portable device 11 may be used in a state of being stored in a storage portion of the storage case 12.

FIG. 2 illustrates a portable device set 15 having a bag-shaped storage case 16, which is larger than the portable device 11 shown in FIG. It is used for the storage and transportation of 17). The storage case 16 may also perform a stand function of the portable device when the portable device is used.

However, the conventional storage cases 12 and 16 as described above accommodate the portable devices 11 and 17 to allow the user to carry them easily, or to carry the portable devices 11 and 17 from external shocks. It only performs a simple function of protection.

On the other hand, a portable device using an internal or external battery has a limited use time as long as the capacity of the battery. Therefore, the portable device must be charged when the battery is discharged. Thus, for example, since the use of the portable device is restricted in a place where the battery cannot be charged, the use of the portable device is inconvenient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and a portable device capable of convenience in using a portable device by adding various convenient functions such as an emergency battery to a case having only a simple function of storing and protecting a portable device. The object is to provide a storage case.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device set, that is, a mobile phone, a small cassette recorder, an MP3, a PDA, a notebook computer set having a storage case to which various convenient functions as described above are added.

1 is a front view schematically showing an example of a conventional portable device storage case,

Figure 2 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of a conventional portable device storage case,

3 is a partially cutaway perspective view illustrating a portable device storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a portable device is stored in the portable device storage case of FIG. 3;

5 is a perspective view of a portable device storage case according to another embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the portable device storage case of FIG.

7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a portable device is mounted on the portable device storage case of FIG. 6, and

8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a portable device is stored in a portable device storage case of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

20, 30: portable device set 21, 31: portable device

31a: portable device body 31b: peripheral device

32: charge amount display unit 23, 33: storage case

23a, 33a: case body 33b: cover member

33c: sloped surface 33d: bending portion

25, 35: auxiliary battery 26, 36: storage

38: support bracket 28, 38a: charging terminal

29, 39: external power

Portable device storage case according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the case body having a housing; An auxiliary battery built in the case body to supply power to the portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device to a terminal of the auxiliary battery in the housing.

The case body may be provided with a charging terminal, and thus configured to charge the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device. In addition, this makes it possible to charge the portable device in a state of being stored in the storage case, which is very convenient.

In addition, the case body may be provided with a charge amount display unit for displaying the state of charge when the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device.

The connector may be configured of a conductive terminal made of magnetic material. In this way, since the terminals of the portable device and the auxiliary battery accommodated in the storage case are connected by magnetic force, power supply is not interrupted during use.

According to another aspect of the invention, the portable device storage case, the case body having a housing; A cover member rotatably installed on one side of the case body; An auxiliary battery embedded in the case body to supply power to a portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device to a terminal of the auxiliary battery in the housing.

The cover member may have at least two bending parts, and the bending parts are sequentially folded to form an inclined surface to support the display part of the portable device when the portable device is used. According to this, in the case of a portable device having a peripheral device such as a display unit, it is convenient because the peripheral device can be supported at an angle that is easy for the user to use.

The connector may include a first terminal portion provided on one side of the portable device and a second terminal portion provided on the case body so as to correspond to the first terminal portion, and at least one of the terminal portions may be formed of a conductor made of magnetic material. Do.

In addition, the case body may be provided with a charging terminal for charging the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device, and a charge amount display unit for displaying the state of charge when charging.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described based on the accompanying drawings.

3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a portable device set including a portable device and a portable device storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a state in which the portable device is stored in the portable device storage case of FIG. 3. One cross section.

As shown, the portable device storage case 23 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 26 for housing the portable device 21 is formed inside the case body (23a). The portable device 21 is stored in the accommodating part 26 when the user is carrying it. Accordingly, the portable device 21 may be protected from external shock or foreign matter that is transmitted to the portable device 21.

In addition, the storage case 23 according to the present invention is provided with an auxiliary battery 25 in the case body (23a). The auxiliary battery 25 is for auxiliary supply of power to the portable device 21 accommodated in the accommodating part 26 and is installed inside the outer shell 27 of the case body 23a.

The auxiliary battery 25 is electrically connected to the portable device 21 through the connector 24, the connector 24 having a first terminal portion 24a formed at a predetermined portion of the portable device 21, and a case body ( The second terminal part 24b formed inside the accommodating part 26 of 23a is included. Of course, the second terminal part 24b is connected to the auxiliary battery 25 embedded in the outer shell 27 of the case body 23a, and the first terminal part 24a is a main battery built in or external to the portable device 21. (Not shown) or a power connection device (not shown) of the portable device 21. The first terminal portion 24a and the second terminal portion 24b formed as described above are connected to each other when the portable device 21 is stored in the accommodating portion 26, and any one of the first and second terminal portions 24a and 24b is provided. One is formed of a magnetic material such that the first and second terminal portions 24a and 24b may be connected to each other when the portable device 21 is stored. Accordingly, when the portable device 21 is accommodated in the accommodating part 26, the convenience of connecting the first terminal part 24a and the second terminal part 24b to each other by magnetic force is provided.

On the other hand, the auxiliary battery 25 preferably uses a rechargeable battery that can be recharged. In this case, the storage case 23 uses the charging terminal 28 installed on the outside of the case body 23a to recharge the auxiliary battery 25 after the power charged in the auxiliary battery 25 is exhausted. It includes more. The charging terminal 28 may be selectively connected to an external power source 29. When the external power source 29 is connected to the charging terminal 28, the auxiliary battery 25 is recharged.

In addition, when the auxiliary battery 25 is charged while the portable device 21 is stored in the accommodating part 26, the main body of the portable device 21 connected through the connector 24 and the auxiliary battery 25 is charged. A battery (not shown) may also be charged at the same time. In addition, when the power supply of the main battery of the portable device 21 is exhausted and power is left in the auxiliary battery 25, the main battery is automatically stored when the portable device 21 is stored in the storage unit 26. Power may be supplied from the battery 25 and recharged.

Here, the external power source 29 connected to the charging terminal 28 preferably uses a DC power source. When the external power source 29 is used as an AC power source, an electric circuit including a predetermined rectifying circuit must be further installed inside the storage case 23, so that the charging terminal 28 can be installed to reduce the size of the storage case 23. It is preferable to limit the external power source 29 to be connected to using a DC power source.

On the other hand, although not shown, in order to provide the user with information about the amount of power remaining in the auxiliary battery 25, the charge level display unit (not shown) of the auxiliary battery 25 is provided on one side of the outer surface of the storage case 23. More can be installed.

5 to 7 show a portable device set 30 including a portable device 31 and a portable device storage case 33 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The portable device 31 includes a portable device main body 31a including a display panel, such as a PDA and a notebook computer, and a peripheral device 31b connected to the main body 31a to enable mutual signal transmission. do. As shown, the peripheral device 31b in this embodiment has been described with an example of a key input device for manipulating the device main body 31a or inputting information, but in addition to the key input device 31b, a small printer and Of course, another display panel may be mounted. In addition, the device main body 31a and the peripheral device 31b may be wired or wirelessly connected to each other, and the connection method may use any of various methods currently available, and thus, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The portable device storage case 33 includes a case body 33a having an outer shell 37a and an inner shell 37b such that an accommodating portion 36 for storing the portable device 31 is formed when the portable device 31 is transported. And a cover member 33b which is rotatably extended from the case body 33a and surrounds the outer shell 37a or the inner shell 37b for opening and closing the accommodating portion 36. The storage case 33 is used as a support when the portable device 31 is used, and in this case, the cover member 33b is partially deformed to form an inclined surface 33c for inclinedly supporting the device body 31a. In order to form the inclined surface 33c as described above, the cover member 33b includes at least two bending portions 33d, and the inclined surface 33c is formed by folding the bending portions 33d sequentially. . As shown, the lower end of the device main body 31a of the portable device 31 is supported by a support bracket 38 protruding between the cover member 33b and the case body 33a, and the rear surface of the device main body 31a. The silver cover member 33b is supported by the inclined surface 33c generated by plural folding. This inclined surface 33c is also formed in the case body 33a can of course provide convenience for the user to use the peripheral device 31b, such as a key input device.

On the other hand, the storage case 33 in the present embodiment includes a plurality of auxiliary batteries 35. As shown in FIG. 5, the auxiliary battery 35 is embedded inside the outer cover of the cover member 33b and although not shown, each of the auxiliary batteries 35 is electrically connected to each other.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the portable device 31 is placed on the storage case 33 and used, the auxiliary battery 35 is connected to the portable device 31 through the connector 34. The connector 34 includes terminal portions 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d provided on the rear surface of the portable device 31 and the storage case 33, respectively. The plurality of terminal parts 34a, 34b, 34c, and 34d provided as described above may separately supply power to each of the device body 31a and the peripheral device 31b when the device body 31a and the peripheral device 31b are wirelessly connected. Supply. That is, the first and third terminal parts 34a and 34c are formed in the device body 31a and the peripheral device 31b, respectively, and the storage case 33 is formed so as to correspond to the first and third terminal parts 34a and 34c. 2 and 4 terminal portions 34b and 34b are formed. As shown, when the device main body 31a of the portable device 31 is mounted on the cover member 33b side, and the peripheral device 31b is mounted on the case body 33a side, the cover member 33b A second terminal portion 34b connected to the first terminal portion 34a of the device body 31a is provided on the outside thereof, and a third terminal portion 34c of the peripheral device 31b outside the inner shell 37b of the case body 33a. ) Is provided with a fourth terminal portion 34d.

The terminal portion of any one of the first and second terminal portions 34a and 34b paired with each other and the terminal portion of any one of the third and fourth terminal portions 34c and 34d are formed of a magnetic material. According to the connector 34 configured as described above, the first and second terminal portions 34a and 34b and the third and fourth terminal portions 34c which are respectively paired by magnetic force when the portable device 31 is mounted on the storage case 33. 34d are each connected to themselves.

On the other hand, the auxiliary battery 35 is a rechargeable rechargeable battery. Accordingly, the storage case 33 further needs charging means for recharging the auxiliary battery 35 after the power charged in the auxiliary battery 35 is exhausted. In accordance with such a request, the charging terminal 38a is further provided on the outer side of the storage case 33. The charging terminal 38a in this embodiment is formed at one side of the support bracket 38, and its function and configuration are the same as in the above-described embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

8 illustrates a state in which the portable device 31 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 36 and the cover member 33b covers the case body 33a. As shown, the filling amount display unit 32 is provided on the outer side of the case body 33a which is symmetric to the support bracket 38. The charge amount display unit 32 is for displaying the charge amount of the auxiliary battery 35 installed in the storage case 33, and not only the charge amount but also the time when the portable device 31 can be used using the auxiliary battery 35. It is possible to display.

On the other hand, in the above-described two embodiments, it has been described that the auxiliary batteries 25 and 35 are both mounted inside the case bodies 23a and 33a and the outer shells 27 and 37a, but in addition to the auxiliary batteries 25 and 35. ) Can be installed in the storage case (23, 33) through a variety of methods, the installation position is also possible to implement a variety of modifications.

According to the portable devices 21 and 31 and the portable device storage cases 23 and 33 configured as described above, the portable devices 21 and 31 are provided with auxiliary batteries (e.g., provided in the storage cases 23 and 33). 25) can be further supplied with power from the 35, there is an advantage that the user can extend the use time of the portable device 21, 31 when using the portable device 21, 31 while carrying .

The main body of the portable devices 21 and 31 may be stored or mounted in the storage cases 23 and 33 and through the charging terminals 29 and 38a separately provided in the storage cases 23 and 33. Both the battery and the auxiliary batteries 25 and 35 of the storage cases 23 and 33 may be charged. Accordingly, the trouble of having to recharge the portable devices 21 and 31 after separating the portable devices 21 and 31 from the storage cases 23 and 33 can be eliminated.

In addition, by modifying a part of the storage case 23 (33), it is possible to secure the user's field of view when using the portable device (21) (31) or to adjust the arrangement angle of the terminal, thereby the portable device (21) There is also an effect that can prevent the user feels fatigue when using the.

While the invention has been shown and described with respect to preferred embodiments for illustrating the principles of the invention, the invention is not limited to the construction and operation as shown and described. Rather, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, such appropriate changes and modifications and equivalents should be considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (12)

A case body having a housing; An auxiliary battery built in the case body to supply power to the portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device and a terminal of the auxiliary battery inside the housing. The method of claim 1, The case body has a portable device storage case characterized in that the charging terminal is connected to the external terminal for charging the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device. The method of claim 2, Portable device storage case characterized in that the charge amount display unit for indicating the state of charge when the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device is provided on one side of the case body. The method of claim 1, The connector is a portable device storage case, characterized in that consisting of a conductive terminal of the magnetic material. A case body having a housing; A cover member rotatably installed on one side of the case body; An auxiliary battery embedded in the case body to supply power to a portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device and a terminal of the auxiliary battery inside the housing. The method of claim 5, The cover member has at least two bending portions, wherein the bending portions are folded sequentially to form an inclined surface to support the display unit when using a portable device. The method of claim 5, The connector includes a first terminal portion provided on one side of the portable device, and a second terminal portion provided on the case body to correspond to the first terminal portion. The method of claim 7, wherein At least one of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion of the portable device storage case characterized in that the magnetic material is formed so that the first and second terminal portion can be connected by a magnetic force. The method of claim 5, The case body has a portable device storage case characterized in that the charging terminal is connected to the external terminal for charging the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device. The method of claim 9, And a display unit on one side of the case body to display a charging state when the auxiliary battery and / or the main battery of the portable device is charged. A portable device set comprising a portable device and a case for storing and protecting the portable device, The storage case may include a case body having a storage unit; An auxiliary battery built in the case body to supply power to the portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device and a terminal of the auxiliary battery inside the housing. A portable device set comprising a portable device and a case for storing and protecting the portable device, A case body having a housing; A cover member having at least two bending portions sequentially folded to form an inclined surface for supporting the portable device inclinedly, the cover member being rotatably installed on one side of the case body; An auxiliary battery embedded in the case body to supply power to a portable device accommodated in the accommodating part; And And a connector for electrically connecting a terminal of the portable device and a terminal of the auxiliary battery inside the housing.