TWI580333B - Protective casing for portable electronic device - Google Patents

Description

Protective housing structure for portable electronic device

The present invention relates to a housing structure, and more particularly to a housing structure of a portable electronic device.

With the advancement of technology, a variety of portable electronic devices that facilitate hand-held operation are produced, such as Apple iPhone ^® , various generations of Apple iPad ^® , various generations of Samsung Galaxy ^® series telephone devices, Galaxy ^® series tablet devices, and Android. ^® series of tablets, telephones, or other touch devices, digital cameras, camcorders, e-book readers, generations of Kindle ^® , generations of Nook ^® and other devices that greatly enhance human life and transaction processing Convenience.

At present, most portable electronic devices do not have waterproof functions. However, portable electronic devices must often be used in environments with physical influences such as water/moisture/dust damage or temperature effects. The above operating environment is highly likely to affect the reliability and operability of the portable electronic device. Therefore, grade values for evaluating impact/drop resistance/impact resistance, water resistance, dust resistance, chemical resistance, and/or other protective properties have been developed to improve portable electronic devices in the above environment. Operational reliability and operability.

Most of the housing structures used to protect electronic devices provide a degree of protection. Some of the housings conform to the IPX5 waterproof rating as defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60529 standard. In general, enclosures that conform to the IPX5 waterproof rating are limited to protecting the equipment they are covered from the water column impact in the above environment. For example, a portion of the housing protects the device therein from a 6.3 mm diameter water column with a distance of 3 meters, a pressure of 30 kPa, and a pressure of 12.5 liters per minute for up to three minutes. However, these housings are not suitable for use in different operating environments and are provided simultaneously. Protective effects.

In addition, there are currently many protective housings on the market that provide protection levels higher than IPX5. However, the housings are relatively bulky, which makes the covered portable electronic devices bulky or lower. Portability. Even a part of the casing, after covering the portable electronic device, causes its operability to be lowered, which makes it difficult to operate under water or other environments.

In view of the above situation, a variety of protective structures for tablet computers for smart phones have emerged, such as a combinable housing or a bag-shaped covering body, which can be combined with a housing in most environments. The applicability is generally higher than the bag-shaped covering. However, in the competition of numerous housings, how to provide a protective housing with one or more functions, such as water resistance, ease of operation, water handling, impact absorption, high shell strength, various tolerance angles, or It is a portability, and it has become one of the subjects to provide a portable electronic device with better applicability.

The invention discloses a protective housing structure for a portable electronic device. The protective housing structure includes a back cover. The back cover has an absorbing portion that absorbs impact to provide water repellency and absorbs the impact of the portable electronic device; and a convex-concave structure having a reinforced thickness in the raised portion. The convex and concave structure can provide additional impact absorption or shock resistance of the portable electronic device. The protective housing structure also includes a first frame. The first frame is detachably disposed on the back cover or integrally formed with the back cover. The first frame has a convex portion; and a plurality of protruding structures are disposed along the side wall of the convex portion. The protective housing structure includes a second frame. The second frame is detachably disposed on the first frame. The second frame has a groove, the groove is disposed around the circumference of the second frame, and the protrusion and the groove are disposed to each other to close at least a part of the periphery of the protective casing structure; and a plurality of engaging grooves, the engaging grooves are corresponding to Protrusion structure setting. The engaging groove and the protruding structure are engaged with each other to close the protective casing structure. The protective housing structure may further include a waterproof film. The waterproof film is disposed on at least one of the first frame and the second frame, so that the portable electronic device can be operated by the user through the arrangement of the waterproof film. The protective casing structure may further include an impact absorbing structure provided on the periphery of the waterproof film, and the impact absorbing structure has the capability of waterproofing and absorbing shock. The protective housing structure may further include two latches disposed along at least two edges of the back cover. The second cassette allows the protective housing structure to be sealed.

1‧‧‧Back cover

11‧‧‧Fixed structure

111‧‧‧ fastening shaft

12, 13, 13a, 13b, 14, 15, 24, 25, 30‧‧‧ openings

16‧‧‧First line hole

17‧‧‧ lens protection structure

171‧‧‧First structural part

172‧‧‧Second structural parts

173‧‧‧ lens

2‧‧‧ first frame

20‧‧‧ convex

201‧‧‧Cards

21, 22a, 22b, 23, 27, 28, 71‧‧‧ housing pressing parts

211‧‧‧Adjustment axis

26‧‧‧ lens perforation

3‧‧‧Transparent film

3000, 4000‧‧‧ shell structure

4‧‧‧ second frame

40‧‧‧Adhesive area

41‧‧‧Care Department

42‧‧‧ Groove

421‧‧‧ Fixed Department

43‧‧‧ second line hole

5‧‧‧Decorative layer

51‧‧‧ buffer

8‧‧‧Adhesive layer

80‧‧‧ bottom

81‧‧‧Top

9‧‧‧ body

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a housing structure according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C is another exploded schematic view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 1A.

1D is a partially exploded perspective view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 1A.

2A is a perspective view showing the appearance of a casing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2B is an exploded perspective view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 2A.

2C is another exploded perspective view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 2A.

2D is a partially exploded perspective view of the housing structure shown in FIG. 2A.

In the following, the contents of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, and any equivalent modifications and variations of the present invention will be included in the appended claims.

The following description includes various details of the aspects of the housing structure for the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, some of the known elements may be omitted to avoid obscuring the concept of the present invention.

By way of example, various embodiments of the present invention describe details of the housing structure through the coupling or coupling relationship between the elements. Including the use of Apple iPhone5 ^® or Apple iPad ^® mini other auxiliary apparatus are based will be described the present invention, and not limiting sense. References herein to "connected" and "connected" are intended to include the <RTI ID=0.0></RTI><RTIgt;</RTI><RTIgt;</RTI><RTIgt; In contrast, when the elements are described as "directly connected" and "directly connected", it means that there is no other medium or element between the two elements.

Some of the relative terms, such as "lower" or "bottom", and "upper" or "top" are used to describe the relative relationship between a component and other components in the schema. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, the relative terms used to describe the various angles of the portable electronic device that are enclosed within the housing structure. For example, when the schema When the housing structure for covering the portable electronic device is flipped, flipped, and/or rotated, the original component is described as being located on the bottom side of the other component, and then becomes the top side of the other component. . That is, the "bottom side" appears to be relatively above or below depending on the particular orientation of the housing structure.

The embodiments of the present invention are described below, and the "embodiments" referred to herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments.

1A is a schematic view showing the appearance of a casing structure 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the casing structure 3000 shown in FIG. 1A. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in the embodiment, the housing structure 3000 is used for accommodating a portable electronic device (not shown), such as the Apple iPhone 5 ^® , and avoiding or reducing the portable electronic device. The device is subject to the possibility of impact/fall/water, dust, or other chemical damage. The housing structure 3000 is a substantially waterproof structure, such as an IP65 waterproof rating as defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Portable electronic devices that can be housed in the housing structure 3000 such as, but not limited to, mobile phones, smart phones, MP3 music players, portable computers, tablets, personal digital assistants, and/or other similar portable devices Electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in some embodiments, the housing structure 3000 includes a back cover 1 , a first frame 2 , a transparent film 3 , a second frame 4 , and a decorative layer 5 . In some embodiments, the first frame 2 is detachably disposed on the back cover 1 . The decorative layer 5 can be disposed between the back cover 1 and the first frame 2 . The decorative layer 5 can also be a member integrally formed with the back cover 1. The second frame 4 is detachably disposed on the first frame 2 or integrally formed with the first frame 2 to form a single component. The transparent film 3 is disposed between the second frame 4 and the first frame 2 . In some embodiments, the sizes and proportions of the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 are substantially the same or similar. In some embodiments, the first frame 2 is substantially similar in size to or smaller than the back cover 1 and/or the second frame 4 so as to be connected or received in the back cover 1 and the second frame 4. Referring to FIG. 1A, the housing structure 3000 is presented in a combined state, and thus some of the components of the housing 3000 will not be labeled in FIG. 1A.

It should be noted here that the material of the housing structure 3000 is, for example but not limited to, a poly Propylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or any other material having similar properties, for example, the material of the second frame 4 may include Polycarbonate. The back cover 1 and the first frame 2 can be manufactured by a two-material injection process. However, those skilled in the art having the knowledge of the present invention can understand without exception that the materials used for the components of the housing structure 3000 are not limited to the above, depending on the material to be used. For example, the materials selected for the components of the housing structure 3000 may include metals, alloys, stainless steel, nylon, hard plastic, iron, aluminum, lead, and/or other materials having similar properties, or a combination of the foregoing.

1C is another exploded view of the housing structure 3000 shown in FIG. 1A. Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C, in some embodiments, the first frame 2 can be disposed on the back cover 1 or The cover 1 is integrally formed to form a single component (collectively shown as a back cover 1 in Figure 1C). As shown in FIG. 1C, the second frame 4 is detachably disposed on the back cover 1 or integrally formed with the back cover 1 (including the first frame 2).

Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , in some embodiments, the back cover 1 includes a plurality of (for example, two) fixing structures 11 to provide the second frame 4 and the back cover 1 through a plurality of (for example, two). The engaging portions 41 are coupled to each other. The combination of the fixing structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 allows the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 to be pivotally connected, rotatably, movably, permanently, detachably, and can be coupled to each other to avoid the shell. Body structure 3000 produces an unintended separation. For example, the fixing structure 11 can be a cassette, and the engaging portion 41 can correspond to a card slot (as shown in FIG. 1B ), so that the user can close or combine the housing structure 3000 . It is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the fixed structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 are illustrated in the position of FIG. 1B without limitation, and are merely illustrative and not limiting. For example, the fixing structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 may be disposed on the outer circumference of the housing structure 3000. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the fixed structure 11 can be combined with the engaging portion 41 in any manner.

Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , in some embodiments, the fixing structure 11 can have a fastening shaft 111 . When the housing structure 3000 is in a closed or combined state, the fixing structure 11 is pivotally and rotatably disposed on the fastening shaft 111 and can be combined with the engaging portion 41. The arrangement of the fastening shafts 111 allows the fixed structure 11 to be combined or disposed in the engaging portion 41 in a rotating, switching, moving, sliding, tilting, and/or other motion mode. For example, the fastening shaft 111 can include a rotation The shaft is slidable, assembled, and clamped in a raised region, groove, groove, and/or the like of the back cover 1 (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , in some embodiments, the second frame 4 may have a recess 42 , and the recess 42 is disposed around at least a portion of the circumference of the second frame 4 . Correspondingly, the first frame 2 shown in FIG. 1B or the first frame 2 combined with the back cover 1 as shown in FIG. 1C may have a convex portion 20. In some embodiments, the recess 42 may be disposed on the back cover 1 or the first frame 2, and the protrusions 20 may be correspondingly disposed on the second frame 4. In other words, the recess 42 and the protrusion 20 can be disposed on the second frame 4 and the back cover 1 / the first frame 2, and both must be disposed relative to each other.

Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , in some embodiments, the recess 42 has a plurality of fixing portions 421 , such as but not limited to a latch, a hook, a protruding structure, a block, and/or the like. Or a snap structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 1C, the inner wall of the recess 42 may have two or more fixing portions 421, such as engaging grooves. Correspondingly, the protrusion 20 can include a plurality of engaging members 201, such as but not limited to latches, hooks, protruding structures, blocks, and/or similar fixed or snap-fit structures. In some embodiments, the raised portion 20 can be at least partially combined or snapped into the recess 42 when the housing structure 3000 is in the closed state. When the protrusion 20 is at least partially and directly disposed or engaged with the groove 42, the engaging member 201 can be pivoted, rotatably, movably, permanently, detachably, closable, or tightly It is combined with the fixing portion 421 to form a waterproof or water resistant structure to make the housing structure 3000 waterproof or water resistant. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B or FIG. 1C, when the housing structure 3000 is in a closed state, the engaging member 201 (for example, a protruding structure) can be tightly fixed to the fixing portion 421 (for example, an engaging groove). . The above-mentioned connection or combination, including the engaging member 201 and the fixing portion 421, can further provide or strengthen the portable electronic device that the housing structure 3000 protects therein, and can avoid the housing structure 3000 from generating non- Expected separation.

In some embodiments, the recess 42 may further include a strip (not shown) to provide additional or enhanced waterproof or water resistance, such as providing the waterproof structure described above with further water or water resistance. In addition, the seal and the waterproof structure, including the groove 42, the fixing portion 421, the convex portion 20 and the engaging member 201, can provide the portable electronic device protection contained therein, for example, avoiding water, vibration, dust , oil, earth, snow, vibration, liquid spill, droplets, collision, heat, A form of frost, acid, chemicals, corrosion, rain, sand, and/or other damage. In some embodiments, when the housing structure 3000 is in the closed state, the seal is disposed in the recess 42 and is in contact with the projection 20. The seal may also provide a cushioning effect to reduce or prevent possible damage between the back cover 1 and/or the second frame 4. In some embodiments, the material of the seal may be, for example but not limited to, silicone, natural rubber, thermoformed plastic, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polymethyl. Polymethyl methacrylate acrylic (PMMA), strips and/or any material having properties similar to those described above. The seal can be processed, for example, in a formed manner.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the transparent film 3 is at least partially bonded or disposed on the second frame 4 or disposed between the second frame 4 of the back cover 1 to provide a space accommodated in the housing structure 3000. The portable electronic device is isolated from the outside world but still clearly recognizes the effectiveness of its display screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 1C, the transparent film 3 may be attached to the inner surface or flat region of the second frame 4. In some embodiments, in some embodiments, the transparent film 3 comprises Thermoforming Plastics, polyvinyl chloride material, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polymethyl methacrylate. Esters, strips and/or any material having properties similar to those described above. The transparent film 3 may be elastic or to some extent reinforced to withstand water pressure in a higher level of water resistance. For example, the transparent film 3 can withstand, for example, the environment defined under the IPX7 standard, for example, the transparent film 3 can withstand up to 30 minutes of water immersion under a water surface of 1 meter. In addition, the transparent film 3 can also withstand the environment defined by the higher IPX8 standard, for example: continuous influent testing, and detailed testing conditions are defined by the manufacturer. In other embodiments, the transparent film 3 can also withstand the IP65 standard.

The transparent film 3 is a clear/transparent or substantially clear/transparent waterproof film for the user to view at least part of the screen of the portable electronic device. In addition, the transparent film 3 is for the user to operate the portable electronic device wrapped in the housing structure 3000. For example, some portable electronic devices have, for example, capacitive touch sensors (Capacitive-Type touch sensors) disposed on a touch screen, and can be controlled by a user to touch or move on the touch screen. Portable electronic device. According to the above, the transparent film 3 is an inductive or transmissive touch film for the user to operate the portable electronic device by means of touch. In the above manner, the user does not need to carry the portable electronic device. Remove the housing structure 3000, you can Application and operation. That is, the transparent film 3 facilitates the use of the portable electronic device in an underwater environment, or even other environments in which the portable electronic device must be enclosed in the housing structure 3000. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the transparent film 3 can also be other types of films, such as other films for operating the portable electronic device, such as a resistance-inductive film, and the present invention is not limited thereto. .

In some embodiments, the transparent film 3 may be an anti-reflection film, an anti-glare film, an anti-fingerprint film, a monitor filtering film, or the like. For example, the transparent film 3 can filter out the light reflected by the smooth glass surface of the touch screen device and the radiation emitted by the portable electronic device. In addition, the transparent film 3 can also protect the privacy of the user by reducing the viewing angle of the screen of the portable electronic device; in addition, the transparent film 3 can reduce the accumulation of electrostatic charges. In practical applications, the transparent film 3 can also be in various forms such as polarized, colorized, tinted, etc., depending on the application.

In general, the portable electronic device having a plurality of buttons or adjustment knob, such as "home" button on the Apple iPhone5 ^® device. Therefore, in some embodiments, the transparent film 3 has a convex or concave shape corresponding to the above-mentioned button or the adjusting button, so that the user can conveniently operate the buttons and the adjusting button through the transparent film 3. Taking the Apple iPhone 5 ^® as an example, the transparent film 3 has a circular recess at the bottom edge (not shown) for operating the "home" button. Of course, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the circular recess described above can be disposed at any position of the transparent film 3. In addition, the transparent film 3 may include any number of the above structures, buttons and films, etc., for the user to conveniently operate the portable electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C, in some embodiments, the transparent film 3 is detachably or integrally formed by some adhesive mechanism, such as the adhesive layer 8 shown in FIG. 1B. The adhesive regions 40 of the two frames 4 are connected. The adhesive layer 8 is directly disposed on the adhesive region 40, such as the planar region of the second frame 4. The adhesive layer 8 may comprise a Very High Bone (VHB) material. Adhesive layer 8 can comprise any viscous substance or material, or any double sided tape. The adhesive layer 8 can also provide adhesion by coating any viscous material on the plane of the first frame 2. Even the adhesive layer 8 may include a viscous material having water resistance up to one meter below the water surface. In some embodiments, the adhesive material is used. In the case, the transparent film 3 is not replaceable. That is, in this case, the replacement of the transparent film 3 may damage the transparent film 3 or even cause it to be unusable. Therefore, in the above embodiments, the material of the transparent film 3 may be formed of a material having reinforcement, scratch resistance or crack resistance, or a material comprising the above-mentioned material in its composition, so that the transparent film 3 which cannot be replaced can be used. Eliminate the possibility of damage and thus have a long service life. In some embodiments, the transparent film 3 may be replaceable in the presence of the adhesive layer 8. In these embodiments, the transparent film 3 has a relatively short service life but its cost is relatively low. In addition, the adhesive layer 8 can also have shock absorbing properties by being disposed on the second frame 4 and/or the transparent film 3 of the casing structure 3000, thereby avoiding or reducing impact, impact, vibration, and/or The damage caused by falling.

FIG. 1D is a partially exploded perspective view of the housing structure 3000 shown in FIG. 1A. Referring to FIG. 1B to FIG. 1D, the decorative layer 5 may be disposed between the back cover 1 and the second frame 4. The decorative layer 5 is detachably combined with the back cover 1 or integrally formed with the back cover 1 as a single member. The decorative layer 5 substantially covers the back side of the portable electronic device housed within the housing structure 3000. In some embodiments, the decorative layer 5 can have a flat rear surface (not shown).

FIG. 1D illustrates a state in which the decorative layer 5 is decomposed from the back cover 1 and the first frame 2. Referring to FIG. 1D, in some embodiments, the decorative layer 5 may have an additional buffer structure having a convex-concave structure having a reinforced thickness in the raised regions. Additional cushioning or additional shock absorption for the decorative layer provides additional shock absorption or shock resistance. The additional buffer structure may have the same or a different material than the decorative layer. For example, the material of the additional buffer structure described above may be soft rubber, plastic, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), and/or any material having similar properties. Even the additional cushioning structure can be transparent, opaque or reflective. For example, the additional buffer structure can be reflective to reflect light, thereby protecting the portable electronic device housed within the housing structure 3000 from excessive heat or high temperatures.

Referring to FIG. 1D, the additional buffer structure of the decorative layer 5 may include one or more pyramid-shaped buffers 51. The pyramidal buffer body 51 may have a greater thickness at its center than the circumference. According to the above, when an external force or pressure is applied to the casing structure 3000, the increased thickness facilitates the absorption of additional external force or pressure by the pyramid-shaped cushioning body 51, thereby increasing the cushioning capacity of the casing structure 3000. According to this, the housing structure 3000 The portable electronic device can be additionally protected against external physical damage, stress, vibration, collisions and the like.

Further, the material contained in the pyramid-shaped buffer body 51 may be the same as or different from the material of the other portions of the pyramid-shaped buffer body 51. For example, the pyramidal buffer body 51 can be filled with air or other gases to reduce the weight of the housing structure 3000 and still have the additional cushioning function of the portable electronics provided therein. It is known to those having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention pertains that the buffer structure can also be in other shapes or other forms, and the buffer body 51 can also be used to absorb external physical damage, pressure, vibration, and collision. material.

Referring to FIG. 1B as well, in some embodiments, the first frame 2 may further include a plurality of housing pressing members, such as housing pressing members 21, 22a, 22b, and 23. The housing pressing members 21, 22a, 22b and 23 are pressable and operable, and can correspond to functional mechanisms of the portable electronic device, such as buttons, switches, sliding keys, spheres or any other of the portable electronic device. Control button. For example, the material of the housing pressing member 21 can be, for example but not limited to, a soft plastic such as polypropylene, soft rubber, and/or any other material having similar properties.

Referring also to FIG. 1B, in some embodiments, the housing pressing member 21 can include an adjustment shaft 211. For example, when the housing structure 3000 is tightly closed or combined, the housing pressing member 21 is detachably, movably or permanently connected or disposed in the opening 12 through the adjusting shaft 211. The arrangement of the adjustment shaft 211 allows the housing pressing member 21 to be adjusted, moved, slid, obliquely slid, and/or the like. For example, the adjustment shaft 211 includes a rotating shaft, and the adjusting shaft 211 is received, attached to or fastened to a recess, a slit, a groove, and/or other similar structure located in the first frame 2 (not shown) Show). In some embodiments, a similar structure can cause the housing press member 21 to perform the above-described actions, such as opening or closing a function button of the portable electronic device that is wrapped within the housing structure 3000. In some embodiments, similar structures can be moved, slid, tilted, and/or similarly operated to operate the functions of the portable electronic device.

1B, in some embodiments, the housing pressing members 22a, 22b, 23 are detachably, movably and/or permanently connected or disposed in the opening 13a of the back cover 1, respectively. 13b, 14. In some embodiments, when the housing structure 3000 coated with a portable electronic device, for example, when Apple iPhone5 ^®, openings 12,13a, 13b, 14 may correspond to the mute button of the portable electronic device, the volume of each Add button, volume down button and power button. Therefore, the user can operate the functional buttons of the portable electronic device by pressing the housing pressing members 21, 22a, 22b, and 23. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the housing structure 3000 includes any number of apertures and housing retaining members to correspond to the underlying functional buttons. The opening may be disposed or arranged at any position of the housing structure 3000, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 1B , in some embodiments, the first frame 2 may further have an opening 24 and an opening 25 . The opening 24 and the opening 25 are respectively disposed corresponding to the earphone hole of the portable electronic device and the position of the charging or connecting port. Therefore, when the portable electronic device is housed in the housing structure 3000, the user can use the functions corresponding to the portable electronic device through the opening 24 and the opening 25 without additionally disassembling the housing structure.

Referring to FIG. 1B, in some embodiments, the back cover 1 may have an opening 15 corresponding to the opening 24 of the first frame 2. The housing structure 3000 can further include a plug body 9. In some embodiments, the shape of the plug body 9 corresponds to the opening 24, and the size of the plug body 9 is substantially slightly smaller than the opening 24 to be disposed therein. When the back cover 1 and the first frame 2 are combined, the plug body 9 of the housing structure 3000 can pass through the opening 15 of the back cover 1 and be inserted or disposed in the opening 24 of the first frame 2, and provided The housing structure 3000 is additionally waterproof and/or water resistant. In other embodiments, the opening 24 and the plug body 9 can each include a thread such that the plug body 9 can be disposed therein. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the plug body 9, opening 15, and opening 24 can have any suitable configuration. For example, in some embodiments, the plug body 9 can be fixed to the first frame or the back cover 1 through a connecting member, for example, to avoid any unintended loss of the plug body 9. Further, those skilled in the art can understand without understanding the connection relationship between the plug body 9, the opening 15, and the opening 24, and other similar connection mechanisms are also included in the present invention. Within the creative spirit.

As shown in FIG. 1B , in the embodiment, the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 respectively have a first wire hole 16 and a second wire hole 43 , wherein the first wire hole 16 and the second wire hole The holes 43 are correspondingly arranged. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, when the housing structure 3000 is in a complete combined state, the first wire hole 16 and the second wire hole 43 are combined into a single wire hole, and can be used for the rope or the wire. The hanging parts are passed through, and the line holes are respectively formed through the back cover 1 and the second frame 4, so that the ropes or the hanging members for hanging are passed through, thereby enhancing the bonding of the integral casing structure. A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the housing structure 3000 can be indiscriminately There are any number of wire hole structures (such as the first wire hole 16 and the second wire hole 43). For example, in some embodiments, the housing structure 3000 may also have only one of the first wire hole 16 and the second wire hole 43.

Referring to FIG. 1B , the back cover 1 further includes a lens protection structure 17 , and the lens protection structure 17 has a first structural member 171 and a second structural member 172 . The first frame 2 further has a lens through hole 26 corresponding to the lens protection structure 17. Additionally, the housing structure 3000 can further include a lens 173. The lens 173 is disposed on the lens through hole 26. For example, the lens 173 can have a size that is substantially the same or slightly smaller than the lens aperture 26 to be closely disposed to the lens aperture 26 . In some embodiments, when the lens protection structure 17, the lens aperture 26, and the lens 173 are combined, the housing structure 3000 can provide the portable electronic device protection contained therein. In some embodiments, the first structural member 171 and the second structural member 172 of the lens protection structure 17 respectively correspond to the photographic lens and the flash function of the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, lens 173 has a double anti-reflective coating to provide higher penetration, thereby enabling lens 173 to have anti-reflective properties. Among them, the double-layer anti-reflective coating process can make the portable electronic device present a better picture effect. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention may also have other coating processes, such as anti-glare or anti-scratch coating.

2A is a perspective view showing the appearance of a casing structure 4000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is an exploded perspective view of the casing structure 4000 shown in FIG. 2A. Please refer to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in some embodiments, system 4000 is applied to the housing structure accommodating a portable electronic device (not shown), such as Apple iPad ^® or Apple iPad ^® mini, and to avoid Or reduce the possibility of the portable electronic device being hit/fall/water, dust, or other chemical damage. The housing structure 2000 is a substantially waterproof structure, such as an IP65 waterproof rating as defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Portable electronic devices that can be housed in the housing structure 4000 such as, but not limited to, mobile phones, smart phones, MP3 music players, portable computers, tablets, personal digital assistants, and/or other similar portable devices Electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B simultaneously, in some embodiments, the housing structure 4000 includes a back cover 1, a first frame 2, a transparent film 3, a second frame 4, and a decorative layer. 5. In some embodiments, the first frame 2 is detachably disposed on the back cover 1 . The decorative layer 5 can be disposed between the back cover 1 and the first frame 2 . The decorative layer 5 can also be a member integrally formed with the back cover 1. The second frame 4 is detachably disposed on the first frame 2 or integrally formed with the first frame 2 to form a single component. The transparent film 3 is disposed between the second frame 4 and the first frame 2 . In some embodiments, the sizes and proportions of the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 are substantially the same or similar. In some embodiments, the first frame 2 is substantially similar in size to or smaller than the back cover 1 and/or the second frame 4 so as to be connected or received in the back cover 1 and the second frame 4. Referring to FIG. 2A, the housing structure 4000 is presented in a combined state, and thus some of the components of the housing 4000 will not be labeled in FIG. 2A.

2C is another exploded view of the housing structure 4000 shown in FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2C, in some embodiments, the first housing 2 can be disposed on the back cover 1 or the back cover 1 It is integrally formed to form a single component (collectively shown as back cover 1 in Figure 2C). As shown in FIG. 2C, the second frame 4 is detachably disposed on the back cover 1 or integrally formed with the back cover 1 (including the first frame 2).

Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C , in some embodiments, the back cover 1 includes a plurality of (for example, four) fixing structures 11 , and the fixing structure 11 is, for example, disposed on a plurality of (for example, four) back covers 1 . edge. The second frame 4 has a plurality of (for example, four) corresponding engaging portions 41, and the engaging portions 41 are provided on a plurality of (for example, four) edges of the second frame 4. The combination of the fixing structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 allows the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 to be pivotally connected, rotatably, movably, permanently, detachably, and can be coupled to each other to avoid the shell. Body structure 4000 produces an unintended separation. For example, the fixing structure 11 can be a cassette, and the engaging portion 41 can correspond to a card slot (as shown in FIG. 2B), so that the user can close or combine the housing structure 4000. It is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the fixed structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 are illustrated in FIG. 2B without limitation, and are merely illustrative and not limiting. For example, the fixing structure 11 and the engaging portion 41 may be disposed on the outer circumference of the housing structure 4000. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the fixed structure 11 can be combined with the engaging portion 41 in any manner.

Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C , in some embodiments, the fixing structure 11 can have a fastening shaft 111 . Among them, the details of the fixed structure 11 and the fastening shaft 111 are the same as before. The contents of the embodiment and FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C are substantially similar or identical, and are not described herein again.

Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C , in some embodiments, the second frame 4 has a recess 42 , and the recess 42 is disposed around at least a portion of the circumference of the second frame 4 . Correspondingly, the first frame 2 shown in FIG. 2B or the first frame 2 combined with the back cover 1 as shown in FIG. 2C may have a convex portion 20. The recess 42 has a plurality of securing portions 421, such as but not limited to latches, hooks, raised structures, blocks, and/or similar fixed or snap-fit structures. Correspondingly, the protrusion 20 can include a plurality of engaging members 201, such as but not limited to latches, hooks, protruding structures, blocks, and/or similar fixed or snap-fit structures. The groove 42, the convex portion 20, the fixing portion 421, and the engaging member 201 are substantially similar or identical to those of the foregoing embodiment and FIGS. 1B and 1C, and details are not described herein again.

In some embodiments, the recess 42 may further include a strip (not shown) to provide additional or enhanced waterproof or water resistance, such as providing the waterproof structure described above with further water or water resistance. However, the seal of the present embodiment is substantially similar or identical to the details of the foregoing embodiment coupled to the housing structure 3000, and details are not described herein again.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the transparent film 3 is at least partially bonded or disposed on the second frame 4 or disposed between the back cover 1 and the second frame 4 to provide a housing structure 4000. The portable electronic device is isolated from the outside world but still clearly recognizes the effectiveness of its display screen. However, the details of the transparent film 3 of the present embodiment are substantially similar or identical to those of the foregoing embodiment in connection with the housing structure 3000, and will not be described herein.

Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C, in some embodiments, the transparent film 3 is permeable to some adhesion mechanism, such as the adhesive layer 8 shown in FIG. 2B. However, the details of the adhesive layer 8 of the present embodiment are substantially similar or identical to those of the foregoing embodiment coupled to the housing structure 3000, and will not be described herein.

2D is a partially exploded perspective view of the housing structure 4000 shown in FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2D, the decorative layer 5 may be disposed between the back cover 1 and the first frame 2. The decorative layer 5 substantially covers the back side of the portable electronic device housed within the housing structure 4000. However, the details of the decorative layer 5 of the present embodiment are substantially similar or identical to those of the foregoing embodiment in connection with the housing structure 3000, and details are not described herein again.

Please refer to FIG. 2B. In some embodiments, the first frame 2 can be further A plurality of housing pressing members, such as housing pressing members 27, 28, are included. The housing pressing members 27, 28 are pressable and operable, and can correspond to functional mechanisms of the portable electronic device, such as buttons, switches, sliding keys, spheres or any other control buttons of the portable electronic device. For example, the material of the housing pressing members 27, 28 may be, for example but not limited to, a soft plastic such as polypropylene, soft rubber, and/or any other material having similar properties. In some embodiments, when the housing structure 4000 is tightly closed or combined, the housing pressing members 27, 28 are detachably, movably and/or permanently connected or disposed in the opening 14 of the back cover 1, respectively. 13, 13.

2B, in some embodiments, the back cover 1 also includes an opening 30 corresponding to the housing pressing member 71 to provide a substantially closed structure of the housing structure 4000 and substantially isolate the carrier. Electronic device. In some embodiments, when the housing structure 4000 covers the portable electronic device, the openings 14, 13, 30 respectively correspond to the power on/off key, the volume adjustment member, and the mute button of the portable electronic device. The user can operate the functional buttons of the portable electronic device by pressing the housing pressing members 27, 28, 71 of the housing structure 4000. In other embodiments, the user can remove the housing pressing member 71 to expose the mute button of the portable electronic device to the housing structure 4000 for operation. However, those skilled in the art having ordinary skill in the art can understand without any disparity that the housing structure 4000 includes any number of apertures and housing retaining members to correspond to the underlying functional buttons. Wherein, the opening may be disposed or arranged at any position of the housing structure 4000, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 2B , in some embodiments, the first frame 2 can further have an opening 24 and an opening 25 . The opening 24 and the opening 25 are respectively disposed corresponding to the earphone hole of the portable electronic device and the position of the charging or connecting port. For example, in the case of the Apple iPad ^® mini, the opening 24 and the opening 25 are respectively located at the top end 81 and the bottom end 80 of the first frame 2. Therefore, when the portable electronic device is housed in the housing structure 4000, the user can use the functions corresponding to the portable electronic device through the opening 24 and the opening 25 without additionally disassembling the housing structure.

Referring to FIG. 2B, in some embodiments, the back cover 1 may have an opening 15 corresponding to the opening 24 of the first frame 2. The housing structure 4000 can further include a plug body 9. In some embodiments, the shape of the plug body 9 corresponds to the opening 24, and the size of the plug body 9 is substantially slightly smaller than the opening 24 to be disposed therein. When the back cover 1 and the first frame 2 are combined, the plug body 9 of the housing structure 4000 can pass through the opening 15 of the back cover 1 and be inserted or disposed in the opening 24 of the first frame 2. The housing structure 4000 is additionally provided with additional water repellency and/or water resistance. In other embodiments, the opening 24 and the plug body 9 can each include a thread such that the plug body 9 can be disposed therein. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the plug body 9, opening 15, and opening 24 can have any suitable configuration. For example, in some embodiments, the plug body 9 can be fixed to the first frame 2 or the back cover 1 through a connector, for example, to avoid any unintended loss of the plug body 9. Further, those skilled in the art can understand without understanding the connection relationship between the plug body 9, the opening 15, and the opening 24, and other similar connection mechanisms are also included in the present invention. Within the creative spirit.

Referring to FIG. 2B , the back cover 1 further includes a lens protection structure 17 , and the first frame 2 further has a lens through hole 26 corresponding to the lens protection structure 17 . Additionally, the housing structure 4000 can further include a lens 173. The lens 173 is disposed on the lens through hole 26. For example, the lens 173 can have a size that is substantially the same or slightly smaller than the lens aperture 26 to be closely disposed to the lens aperture 26 . In some embodiments, when the lens protection structure 17, the lens aperture 26, and the lens 173 are combined, the housing structure 4000 can provide the portable electronic device protection contained therein. In some embodiments, lens 173 has a double anti-reflective coating to provide higher penetration, thereby enabling lens 173 to have anti-reflective properties. Among them, the double-layer anti-reflective coating process can make the portable electronic device present a better picture effect. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention may also have other coating processes, such as anti-glare or anti-scratch coating.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Back cover

11‧‧‧Fixed structure

111‧‧‧ fastening shaft

12, 13a, 13b, 14, 15, 24, 25‧‧‧ openings

16‧‧‧First line hole

17‧‧‧ lens protection structure

171‧‧‧First structural part

172‧‧‧Second structural parts

173‧‧‧ lens

2‧‧‧ first frame

20‧‧‧ convex

201‧‧‧Cards

21, 22a, 22b, 23‧‧‧ housing press parts

211‧‧‧Adjustment axis

26‧‧‧ lens perforation

3‧‧‧Transparent film

3000‧‧‧Shell structure

4‧‧‧ second frame

40‧‧‧Adhesive area

41‧‧‧Care Department

43‧‧‧ second line hole

5‧‧‧Decorative layer

8‧‧‧Adhesive layer

9‧‧‧ body

Claims (4)

A protective housing structure for a portable electronic device, comprising: a back cover comprising: an impact absorbing receiving portion for providing waterproofness and absorbing the impact of the portable electronic device; and a convex-concave structure having a reinforced thickness in the convex region, the convex-concave structure providing additional impact absorption or shock resistance of the portable electronic device; a first frame detachably disposed on the back cover Or integrally formed with the back cover, the first frame body includes: a convex portion; and a plurality of protruding structures disposed along a sidewall of the convex portion; and a second frame body detachably disposed at the first portion a frame, the second frame includes: a groove disposed around a circumference of the second frame, the protrusion and the groove are disposed to each other to close at least a part of a circumference of the protective casing structure; and a plurality of cards a plurality of engaging structures, wherein the engaging grooves and the protruding structures are engaged with each other to close the protective casing structure; a waterproof film disposed at least the first frame and the second frame One for the benefit of users The portable electronic device is disposed in the arrangement of the waterproof film; an impact absorbing structure is disposed on the periphery of the waterproof film, and the impact absorbing structure has the capability of waterproofing and absorbing shock; the second card is along the At least two edges of the back cover are disposed, the two latches can seal the protective housing structure, and a decorative layer is disposed between the back cover and the second frame, the decorative layer includes a buffer body. The protective housing structure of claim 1, further comprising at least one housing pressing member corresponding to at least one lever, a button, a switch, and an operating means of the portable electronic device, The at least one housing pressing member can facilitate operation of the portable electronic device without opening the protective housing structure. The protective casing structure of claim 1, further comprising at least one sealing cover body, the sealing cover system being combined with the first frame body, the second frame body and the back cover at least The at least one sealing cover is configured to operate at least one of a charging and connecting function of the portable electronic device. The protective casing structure of claim 1, further comprising a carrying structure, the carrying structure comprising two openings for providing a lanyard.