TW200422005A - Carrying case for portable electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes a plurality of wall portions defining a compartment for receiving the portable electronic device. A shock absorber is associated with at least one of the wall portions, and includes a leaf spring that is configured and dimensioned to absorb at least a portion of any forces that are transmitted through the wall portion to the portable electronic device.

Description

200422005 Description of the invention: [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates generally to a carrying case for a portable electronic device, and more specifically, to a carrying case for a portable electronic computer. The portable electronic computers are Such as "laptops", or "notebook" computers and the like. [Prior art] Portable electronic devices (such as "laptops" or "notebook" computers, calculators, personal digital Assistants and the like) has become widely popular in today's high-paced society. These portable electronic devices are usually carried in a carrying case or carried in a carrying case on a shoulder, so that the carrying case and the portable electronic device are hung several hours from the ground. In case the carrying case and the portable electronic device fall to the ground or are handled violently by the owner (for example, hitting furniture or falling on a luggage rack, etc.), there is a risk of damage to the portable electric device; . Therefore, for these carrying cases, the provided electronic device provides a high degree of protection. Attempts to provide this protection by τ Bismuth have included the provision of several British-paired electrical packs (padding) in a carrying case. However, the bubble-filling filler alone cannot provide sufficient shock and / or vibration protection for portable electronic devices. Providing Vibration Other attempts have included suspending portable electronics in a carrying case system. For example, a known sling ', φ ^,., ..... first uses a premature phase established in the carrying phase, and maintains the evening, Jia-a ^ electricity on The device then leaves the carrying case

Of the edge. However, the impact and / or vibration protection of the carrying case I including these sling systems is usually extremely high. The technology still exists in this technology to provide a high degree of protection for the electronics carried in it.

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 The need for a carrying case for portable electronic devices. [Summary of the Invention] ... This matter is directed to a carrying case for a portable electronic device. The carry definition—a plurality of box trowels for receiving a compartment of a portable electronic device are associated with at least a portion of the wall portion of the box, including being grouped and dimensioned to absorb passage through the The wall of the box is at least a portion of any force transmitted to the portable electronic device. The carrying case may include-a bottom box wall configured and sized for placement on a surface, and the shock absorber may be associated with the bottom box wall. According to one aspect of the present invention, the shock absorber further includes a foam filler surrounding at least a part of the spring plate. The foam filler may substantially conform to the shape of the spring leaf. According to another aspect of this Maoming, the spring leaf may include one or more reinforcing channels extending substantially longitudinally of the spring leaf. Alternatively, the spring piece may have a cross-section of approximately, W, '_ shape, or, U "-shape. [Embodiment] Referring to FIG. 1 ′, a first exemplary embodiment of a carrying case according to the present invention is shown as reference number 10. Here, the carrying case 10 is described as a carrying case for a portable computer, but the carrying case i 0 or the size can be adjusted to carry any number of other portable electronic devices such as a calculator, a personal digital assistant, a printer Machine, scanner, or the like. The carrying box 10 includes a plurality of outer box wall portions. The box wall portions include a phase wall 12, a rear box wall 14, a top box wall 16, a bottom box wall 18, and side box walls 20, 22. The bottom box wall 18 can be configured and sized to rest on the ground,

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC -6- 200422005 and when the carrying case 10 is not carried by the user, it is placed in an upright position. Although the tau phase 10 is shown as having a box-like shape, it is not limited to the shape shown and may include any number of outer box walls having any shape or size known in the art. The carrying case 10 may optionally include a pair of grips 24 and / or shoulder straps 26 to assist in carrying the carrying case 10. Carrying case 10 can be constructed from any number of materials and any combination of materials ’These materials include (but are not limited to) 600D Pollyester, 600D Mini

Ripstop, 420 Packcloth, 210 Packcloth, 500D Cordura, 100D Cordura, 1680D Ballistic, 840D Jr. Ballistic, Dobbies, and

Nailhead, or any other suitable material known to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the material or structure type of the carrying case 10. Still referring to FIG. 1, the carrying case 10 may also include one or more pockets. By way of example 5, the carrying case 10 may include a pocket 28 for holding a power cable or other accessories of the portable computer. In addition, the carrying case 10 may include another pocket 30 for accommodating computer accessories such as a magnetic disk drive, a computer disk, a battery pack, a PCMCIA card, a modem, or the like Any other computer-related device known in the art. One or more pockets 32 may also be included for storing paper, documents, folders, and the like. The pockets 28, 30, and 32 can be closed via zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, or any other type of fastener known to those skilled in the art. The carrying case 10 may also include an opening 34 to provide access to a compartment 36 (shown in Figure 2) for storing the portable computer. As shown in Figure 丨, the opening can be closed by a zipper, or by two, a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap fastener, or any other type of fastener known to those skilled in the art. As shown in Figure i, the openings 3 4 may

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 One of the outer wall areas may extend, or the opening 34 may extend along two or more of these outer wall areas so that the compartment opens like a clam shell. Referring to Figure 2, the compartment 36 may be defined by any number of wall portions configured and sized to receive a portable computer. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the compartment 36 is defined by a front box wall (not shown), a rear box wall%, a top box wall 40, a bottom box wall 42 and side box walls 44, 46 . However, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this shape of the compartment 36 or the carrying case 10 or any other shape. Therefore: As mentioned above, the shape and / or size of the carrying case 10 may vary due to various reasons ' such reasons as adapting to the specific use or fulfillment of carrying case 1 ()-specific style or style requirements. Still referring to FIG. 2, the shock absorber 50 may be associated with one or more portions of the box wall portion, such as the bottom box wall 42. Shock absorber%: formed integrally with the carrying case H) (for example, by placing it under the lining material of the carrying case); can be-a list that can be attached to the carrying case: early: ⑽ , Connected by hook-and-loop fastener material); or related to the box wall between the box wall and the computer-shock absorber 5. It can even be associated with a box two 'shock absorber that can be associated with any box wall portion of the compartment 36. For example. The first shock absorber 50 may be associated with the top box wall 40. The shock absorber may be associated with the side box walls 44, 46. Brother "fourth cushion reduction to Figures 3 and 4, shock absorber 50 is shown. Interviewing the two examples can be detailed: ^^ can include-spring ^ The spring sheet is configured and tape type = two Flex and flex to absorb the risk of being transmitted through the wall of the box. The elasticity of the two-piece shirt 'so can reduce damage to the computer' a substantial part of the heart of the box (for example, along the Chao: Dao Yi And another-half) extension. According to the display shown in Figure 2.4

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 For example, the spring sheet 52 extends along the wall 42 from the first corner 142 to the second corner 144. As shown in the figure, the spring piece 52 may be near the blade wall of the first and second places 142 and 144, and the spring piece located between the corners 142 and 144. The portion 52 is separated from the box wall portion. As shown in the figure, the spring core may extend from the first corner 142 along the _bow path to corner 144. — ”According to an embodiment of the present invention, the elastic sheet 52 may be composed of a semi-rigid elastic cyanine sheet. For example, a plastic material such as a polycarbonate sheet may be used. Alternatively, a metal, composite or Other types of materials. Those skilled in the art will know and understand that any number of other materials may be used to form the M-sheet 52 '. The limitation is that these materials have sufficient rigidity and / or elasticity to absorb through the wall portion of the box The force transmitted to the portable computer. The elastic yellow sheet 52 may include one or more reinforcement channels 58 to increase its shock absorption quality while reducing its weight. Preferably, these reinforcement channels 58 are generally about The spring piece a is oriented longitudinally. The shock absorber 50 may also include at least a portion of the foam that surrounds the strong plate ηη 阁, where the elastic sheet 52 is filled. In some examples, the foam filler can be used to transfer non-elastic Any impact force absorbed by the sheet μ, such as the force transmitted by the spring sheet 52 at an acute angle. In the exemplary embodiment of the shock absorber 50 shown in FIG. 3, the first layer of the filler 54 is substantially the same as the spring sheet Above 52 ( Or the first) surface matches, and the second layer of the filler 56 generally matches the (or second) surface below the spring leaf 52. As shown in the figure, the layer 54 and the second layer 56 are provided for the shock absorber 50. The shape is similar to a box. Those skilled in the art will know and understand that any number of filler layers having various shapes and / or sizes can be used and are within the scope of the present invention.

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 Those skilled in the art will also know and understand that the shock absorber 50 may include a single object, such as a spring leaf 52; or multiple objects, such as a spring leaf 52 and one or more Layer of foam filler. Filler layers 54, 50 may be formed using open cell foams, closed cell foams, crosslinked foamed materials, or other types of fillers known in the art. Looking at FIG. 5 ', a second exemplary embodiment of a shrapnel according to the present invention is shown as reference numeral 252. According to this embodiment, the spring piece 252 has a curved, substantially "w" shaped cross section 26o extending along its length. Roughly, the w-shaped inspection section 260 defines a central surface 262 and side surfaces 264, 266. In this known example, a 'portable' computer is located between the side surfaces 264, 266, on top of the center surface 262. The impact force transmitted through the wall portion of the carrying case 10 is at least partially absorbed by the spring sheet 252, because the center surface 262 flexes downward (in the direction `` χΠ shown in FIG. 5), and the side surfaces 264, 266 flexes outward (along the axis ΠΥ " shown in FIG. 5). Referring to Fig. 6, a third exemplary embodiment of a spring plate according to the present invention is shown as reference numeral 352. According to this embodiment, the spring leaf 352 has a cross section 360 of a generally “υπ” shape that defines the top surface 362 and the side surfaces 364, 366. In the present embodiment, the 'portable computer is placed on the top surface 362 and passes The impact force transmitted by the wall portion of the carrying case is at least partially absorbed by the spring sheet 352 'because the top surface 362 is bent downward (in the direction shown in FIG. 6 " X "), and the side surfaces 364, 3 66 Outer (deflection along the axis “γ” shown in FIG. 6. Those skilled in the art will know and understand that the spring leaf 52, 252, 352 is not limited to the shape and / or cross section shown here, and may have this Any shape, size or cross-section known in the art, with the limitation that the slings 52, 252, 3 52 suck

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC -10- 200422005 Receive at least a part of any impact force that passes through the wall portion of the carrying case 10 and is worth transmitting. For a choice made in accordance with the above-mentioned invention, < exposure T phase is loaded into a conventional " laptop " computer 'and about 40 from the top of the ground, LV produces μ μ, The bottom box wall 42 fell to the right and landed on the ground. When the mother dropped, the shaving, pushing, and measuring of the deceleration force transmitted to the laptop computer. The average Ding Jangya force transmitted to the laptop computer is about 30 g, s ( Or 30 times gravity), and by contrast, Xi T-phase can transmit more than 100 forces to the computer. 6 Although the foregoing description of the present invention has been described, it should be understood that Various features, such as Θ, alone or in any combination thereof. Specifically, various inventive concepts do not have to be used in their entirety, but only one of these inventive concepts can be provided without departing from the present invention. Therefore The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. In addition, those skilled in the art who are familiar with the present invention can make various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, although The carrying case has been described as a carrying case for a portable computer, but it is also resized to carry any number of other portable electronic devices, such as a calculator, personal digital assistant, printer, or scanner. In addition , Although the The box has been shown in the form of a briefcase (efcase), and can also be in the form of a backpack as shown in Fig. 7, or any of the other known in the art: the carrying phase in the class. Therefore, familiar with this technology All convenient modifications within the scope and spirit of the present invention that are not easily obtained from the disclosures stated herein are deemed to be another embodiment of the present invention and belong to the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is covered by the scope of additional patent applications Define what is stated.

O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 11-200422005 [Simplified description of the drawing] ,,,. ^ -L- aT ^ ^: The reference sub-fu indicates similar components, and these drawings 7 are described in detail from L ^ Bu · Yin, where the similar figure 1 is according to the present invention A perspective view of a carrying case; an external view of an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the carrying case of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is an example of a shock absorber according to the present invention; Spring sheet-perspective view of the illustrative embodiment; perspective view of the exemplary embodiment 5 is the second of the spring leaf of the shock absorber of Fig. 3 ^ \ Fig. 6 is the spring leaf of the shock absorber of Fig. 3 Third Example FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a first carrying case according to the present invention. Two Examples Perspective of the Exemplary Embodiment Perspective of the Exemplary Embodiment Outside of the Exemplary Embodiment

[Illustration of representative symbols of the figure] 10 Carrying case 12 Front case wall 14 Rear case wall 16 Top case wall 18 Bottom case wall 20 Side case wall 22 Side case wall 24 Grip O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC -12- 200422005 26 Shoulder straps 28 pockets 30 pockets 32 pockets 34 openings 36 compartments 38 rear box wall 40 top box wall 42 bottom box wall 44 side box wall 46 side box wall 50 shock absorber 52 spring leaf 54 padding 56 padding 58 reinforcement channel 142 first Corner 144 Second corner 252 Spring piece 260 Approximately “wn-shaped cross section 262 Center surface 264 Side surface 266 Side surface 352 Spring piece O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC • 13-

200422005 360 Roughly 362 Top watch 364 Side watch 366 Side watch πυπ cross section

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Claims (1)

200422005 Patent application scope: h A carrying case of a portable electronic device, i comprising: wall == and at least a part of a plurality of boxes of a compartment for receiving the portable electronic device-= the wall portion of the box is associated In the shock absorber, the damping state includes a spring leaf; wherein the spring leaf is configured and supplemented ... s "The scale is reduced to absorb and transport through the box wall part to the portable electronic nightmare, electric至少 At least part of any force to be deployed. • If the carrying case of the scope of patent application item 1, where the spring chip is a semi-rigid spring material. Month + Gang 3. If the scope of the patent application is increased, Zhen Zhi carry Tribute, in which the spring piece extends along one of the part of the wall of the box. 4: For example: 凊 the carrying case of the first item of the patent scope 'which causes the wall of the box to extend from a first :: corner to a second A corner, and the spring leaf extends substantially from the first "corner to the second corner. 5. The carrying case according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the elastic sheet is generally only located at a portion of the box wall where the first corner is adjacent to the second corner, and the elastic sheet is in the first The points between the corner disc _ corner /, μ first buckle angle are separated from the box wall portion. / 6. For example, the black page f ^ _ 携 of the patent application scope, wherein the spring leaf extends along an arcuate path between the first corner and the second corner. 7 As claimed: The carrying case of item 1 of the patent dry enclosure, wherein the shock absorber further comprises a foam filler surrounding at least a portion of the spring sheet. 8. The carrying case according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the elastic sheet has O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 two opposites: the first and second surfaces, and the foam filler is substantially the same as those of the first At least one of the first and second surfaces agree. 9. The carrying case of claim 8 in which the shock absorber includes a first layer of foam filler substantially conforming to the first surface, and a second layer substantially conforming to the second surface Foam filler. 10. The carrying case of item 9 in the scope of patent application, wherein the first and second layers of foam padding define the approximate box shape of the shock absorber. 11. The carrying case of item 7 in the scope of patent application, wherein the swimming filler is an open-cell foam material. A carrying case according to item 1 of the scope of interest, wherein the spring piece includes at least one force σ strong channel extending substantially along the spring piece and longitudinally. 13. If the scope of patent application is the first! The carrying case of the item, wherein the spring piece has a cross-section of a large W ”shape. 14. For the carrying case of the scope of the patent application! Item, wherein the elastic piece has a cross-section of a large“ U " shape. 15. The carrying case according to the scope of patent application, wherein the spring leaf is plastic. 16. If the scope of patent application is the first! The carrying case of the item, wherein the elastic sheet is a polycarbonate. 17. The carrying case of item J in the taxi U Lee I, where the plurality of box wall sections includes; the bottom box wall configured and sized to be placed on the ground, and the shock absorber and The bottom box wall is associated. ^ The carrying case stating item 丨 of the patent also includes a strap for hanging the carrying case on a user's shoulder. The carrying case of the first month of the scope of Shenyue's patent, the carrying case is an O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 bag. 20 · If the scope of patent application is the first! The item's carrying case also contains a compartment that is configured and sized to accommodate one of the power cables of the portable computer. 21. The carrying case in scope i of the patent application also contains—a compartment configured and sized to accommodate computer accessories. 22. As for the carrying case in the scope of the patent application, at least a part of the wall part of the case is bound by a zipper which allows the compartment to be opened or closed. 23. A carrying case for a portable computer, comprising: a plurality of case walls including a bottom case wall configured and sized to rest on the ground; a positioning in the carrying case for receiving the case A compartment of a portable computer; and a spring leaf which must be located in the compartment adjacent to the bottom box wall of the carrying case, the spring leaf extending substantially parallel to the bottom box wall; wherein the spring leaf is configured and sized To absorb at least a portion of any force transmitted from the ground to the portable computer. 24. The carrying case according to item 23 of the patent application, wherein the spring leaf is a semi-rigid spring material. 25. The carrying case of the scope of application for item 23, wherein the elastic piece extends along a substantially part of a wall of the bottom case. 26. For example, the carrying case of the scope of patent application No. 23, wherein the bottom box wall extends from a first corner to a second corner, and the spring leaf extends substantially from the first corner to the second corner. 27. For example, the carrying case in the scope of application for patent No. 26, wherein the spring leaf is generally O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 only U is located on the wall of the case where the first corner and the second corner ^ a ^ month It is partially adjacent, and the spring piece is separated from the phase wall portion at a point between the first corner and the house corner. 28. If the item 27 in the scope of the patent application is applied, the spring piece extends along an arcuate path between the first buckle angle and the second corner. 29. The carry-on as claimed in item 23 of the patent application includes a foam filler surrounding at least a portion of the spring leaf. 30. Carrying case such as the 29th in the scope of patent application. Open-cell foam material. 31. If the carrying case bullets in item 29 of the patent application match, and define a general surrounding the spring piece: the sub shape η is like the carrying case in item 23 of the patent application scope, where the bullet should be in an unpacked shape Including at least one reinforcing channel extending substantially longitudinally of the elastic film. The carrying case of claim 23 of the patent scope, wherein the impeachment piece is a semi-rigid impeachment material. ’', 34. For example, the carrying case No. 23 of the scope of patent application. 3 5. Carrying case such as item 23 in the scope of patent application f Box strap hanging on the shoulder of a user 3 6. Carrying case such as item 23 in the scope of patent application 3 7 · If the carrying case in the scope of patent application No. 23 is reduced to a compartment for power supply and winding of one of the portable computers 3 8 · If the patent scope of the application is μ 顼 ^^ Cui De々Ligu 罘 d The portable phase includes a configured ruler, wherein the foam filler is one of the foam material and the spring sheet is polycarbon, and also includes a back for the carrying case and the carrying case. One is configured and sized O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC 200422005 into a compartment for computer accessories. 39. The carrying case of claim 23, wherein the compartment further includes an opening extending through one of the outer box walls of the carrying case, the opening being configured and sized to make the portable computer Let it pass. O: \ 89 \ 89348.DOC