WO2013021791A1

WO2013021791A1 - Storage case for electronic device

Info

Publication number: WO2013021791A1
Application number: PCT/JP2012/068194
Authority: WO
Inventors: 龍行新谷; 道生永井; 英路村松
Original assignee: 日本電気株式会社
Priority date: 2011-08-11
Filing date: 2012-07-18
Publication date: 2013-02-14
Also published as: TW201316154A; JP6102737B2; JPWO2013021791A1

Abstract

The present invention is provided with a housing (5) for storing a mobile terminal device (2), a first cover part (6a) for covering the mobile terminal device (2) held by and stored in the housing (5), and an antenna (11) provided in the first cover part (6a).

Description

Electronic device storage case

The present invention relates to a storage case for storing an electronic device such as a portable terminal device.

As a display panel for displaying information, a portable terminal device such as a so-called smartphone or tablet PC (personal computer) having a touch panel is known. When this type of portable terminal device is carried, a so-called carrying case is used as a storage case for protecting the display panel and the like.

As a storage case related to the present invention, a configuration including a case main body that stores a mobile terminal device and a case lid that covers a display panel of the mobile terminal device is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1). The case body is provided with a notch for exposing the charging terminal of the mobile terminal device to the outside of the storage case in a state where the mobile terminal device is stored. For this reason, the storage case is configured such that the portable terminal device can be electrically connected to a cradle for charging and exchanging information with an external device without removing the portable terminal device from the case body. Has been.

JP 2002-164985 A

By the way, if the mobile terminal device does not have an antenna, or if the reception sensitivity of the antenna built in the mobile terminal device is poor and you want to improve the quality and reliability of communication, you should install the antenna unit together with the mobile terminal device. It is necessary to carry. In such a case, the portable terminal device and the antenna unit are carried separately, and portability is poor. In order to prevent damage to the antenna unit, it is also necessary to carry a storage case for storing the antenna unit.

In addition, when using the antenna unit, it is necessary to prepare a work for connecting the antenna unit and the mobile terminal device and a space for placing the antenna unit, and the work when using the antenna unit is troublesome. .

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage case for an electronic device that can solve the above-described technical problems. An object of the present invention is to provide a storage case for an electronic device that can improve the convenience of carrying the electronic device and improve the quality and reliability of communication.

In order to achieve the above-described object, a storage case for an electronic device according to the present invention includes a storage unit that stores the electronic device, a cover unit that is supported by the storage unit and covers the electrical device stored in the storage unit, and a cover unit. And an antenna provided at.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of carrying an electronic device and improve the communication quality and reliability.

It is a perspective view which shows the storage case of embodiment. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the cover part of the storage case of embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the portable terminal device accommodated in the storage case of embodiment. It is a perspective view shown from the back side of a personal digital assistant device stored in a storage case of an embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the use condition of the storage case of embodiment.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The storage case 1 of the embodiment is used as a so-called carrying case for storing a mobile terminal device as an electronic device and protecting the mobile terminal device when it is carried, charging of the mobile terminal device, and information storage with an external device Used as a cradle to give and receive.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the storage case of the embodiment. In FIG. 2, the perspective view for demonstrating the cover part of the storage case of embodiment is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the storage case 1 of the embodiment includes a storage unit 5 in which a mobile terminal device 2 is stored, and a mobile terminal device 2 that is supported by the storage unit 5 and stored in the storage unit 5. And a cover portion 6 for covering.

The storage unit 5 has a recess 5a that supports the back side facing the display surface of the mobile terminal device 2. The recess 5a is formed in such a size that the mobile terminal device 2 is accommodated over the entire circumference of the outer periphery thereof. The bottom surface of the recess 5a is formed in a shape corresponding to the curved shape on the back side of the mobile terminal device 2 described later.

The cover 6 is made of an elastic resin material. The cover unit 6 includes a first cover piece 6 a that covers the display surface side of the mobile terminal device 2 stored in the storage unit 5, and a second cover piece 6 b that covers the bottom surface of the storage unit 5. .

One side of the first cover piece 6a is fixed to the storage unit 5, and the recess 5a of the storage unit 5 is provided to be openable and closable. The first cover piece 6 a is a plane perpendicular to the depth direction of the storage unit 5 (the thickness direction of the mobile terminal device 2 stored in the storage unit 5) in a state where the first cover piece 6 a is overlaid on the storage unit 5 and the recess 5 a is closed. The outer edge of the first cover piece 6 a is configured to protrude outward from the side surface of the storage portion 5. The second cover piece 6 b is fixed to the bottom surface of the storage unit 5. Similarly to the first cover piece 6 a, the outer edge of the second cover piece 6 b projects outward from the side surface of the storage unit 5 in the plane orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage unit 5. Is configured to do.

In other words, the outer shape of the first and

second cover pieces

6a and 6b is formed to be larger than the outer shape of the storage portion 5, so that the first and

second cover pieces

6a and 6b are formed even when the storage case 1 is accidentally dropped. The outer edges of the two

cover pieces

6 a and 6 b function as a buffer portion that absorbs an impact applied to the storage portion 5. Therefore, the outer edges of the first and

second cover pieces

6 a and 6 b can protect the mobile terminal device 2 and the storage unit 5 stored in the storage case 1.

The storage case 1 also includes an antenna 11 provided on the first cover piece 6a of the cover 6 and a tuner 12 for receiving broadcasts. The antenna 11 is disposed in the first cover piece 6a so as to extend in a loop shape along the outer edge of the first cover piece 6a. As a result, the antenna 11 has a length sufficient to obtain a desired gain.

Further, as described above, since the antenna 11 is provided on the outer edge of the first cover piece 6a that protrudes outward from the side surface of the storage portion 5, the casing of the mobile terminal device 2 has conductivity. Even when the antenna 11 is formed of a metal material or the like, the antenna 11 can be separated from the conductive casing when the antenna 11 is used, and the gain of the antenna 11 can be increased.

In addition, the shock absorption of the first cover piece 6a when the storage case 1 is dropped is enhanced by the antenna 11 provided along the outer edge of the first cover piece 6a as described above. For this reason, it can further prevent that the portable terminal device 2 accommodated in the storage case 1 and the storage part 5 are damaged.

In the present embodiment, the antenna 11 is disposed on the first cover piece 6a, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the diversity method may be used depending on a configuration in which a plurality of antennas are arranged on the first cover piece 6a or a configuration in which another antenna is provided on the second cover piece 6b, and communication quality and reliability are improved. Can be further increased. When the diversity method is used, an L-shaped antenna may be arranged along each corner of the rectangular first cover piece 6a.

The tuner 12 is configured to be inserted into and removed from a slot (not shown) of the storage unit 5, and can be replaced with another tuner corresponding to a desired broadcast.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the first cover piece 6 a of the cover portion 6 is urged in a direction away from the storage portion 5 by the elastic force of the cover portion 6 itself, so that the first cover piece 6 a is natural from the position covering the storage portion 5. It is configured to float up. For this reason, even when the casing of the portable terminal device 2 is formed of a conductive metal material or the like, the antenna 11 can be separated from the conductive casing when the antenna 11 is used. Thus, the gain of the antenna 11 can be increased.

The storage unit 5 of the storage case 1 includes a battery 13 for supplying power to the mobile terminal device 2, and a connection terminal 15 for connecting the mobile terminal device 2 stored in the storage unit 5 and the antenna 11. ,have. The storage unit 5 also has an external terminal 16 for supplying power from an external power source to the battery 13 via an AC-DC adapter or the like (not shown). The connection terminal 15 is electrically connected to the external terminal 16 and also functions as a charging terminal for charging the mobile terminal device 2 stored in the storage unit 5. The battery 13 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 15 and the external terminal 16.

In addition, the storage unit 5 of the storage case 1 may incorporate a semiconductor memory or an information recording device such as an SSD (Solid-State Drive) as necessary. A speaker may be incorporated in the cover portion 6 of the storage case 1.

Subsequently, a configuration example of the mobile terminal device 2 stored in the storage case 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. In FIG. 3, the perspective view of the portable terminal device 2 accommodated in the storage case 1 of embodiment is shown. In FIG. 4, the perspective view which looked at the portable terminal device 2 accommodated in the storage case 1 of embodiment from the back side is shown.

3 and 4, the mobile terminal device 2 includes a display panel 21 and a casing 22 provided with the display panel 21. As the display panel 21, for example, a touch panel display having a size of about 7 inches to 10 inches is used. The mobile terminal device 2 is configured as a so-called pure tablet type tablet PC that does not have a cover that covers the display surface of the display panel 21.

As shown in FIG. 4, a pair of arcuate bulges 23 are provided on the back surface 22 b of the housing 22, which faces the display panel 21, at positions near the center of the back surface 22 b from both ends of the outer edge of the housing 22. Is provided. The pair of arcuate bulge portions 23 are formed integrally and continuously with the central portion of the back surface 22b interposed therebetween. The arcuate bulge portion 23 has a bulge-shaped top portion disposed at a position close to the center side of the back surface 22 b from both ends of the outer edge of the housing 22.

Further, an arc-shaped recess 24 is formed at the center between the pair of arc-shaped bulging portions 23 on the back surface 22 a of the housing 22, and the outer edge portion of the housing 22 passes from the arc-shaped recess 24 through the arc-shaped bulging portion 23. It consists of one curved surface that continues to both ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear surface 22a of the housing 22 is such that both ends of the outer edge portion of the housing 22 in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the arcuate bulging portions 23 are arranged are continuous with the center of the rear surface 22a. A chamfer 25 is formed by chamfering.

Further, although not shown, a main circuit board and a built-in battery are arranged in parallel with the display panel 21 inside the housing 22. The main circuit board is disposed on one end side in the long side direction of the rectangular display panel 21 and is provided with a filling terminal 27. The charging terminal 27 functions as a connection terminal with the antenna 11 of the storage case 1 and also functions as a connection terminal with an external device connected to the external terminal 16 of the storage case 1. Although not shown, the main circuit board has a USB slot into which a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory is inserted and removed, an SD card slot into which an SD memory card is inserted and removed, and a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module Card) card to be inserted and removed. A card slot, a camera unit in which a lens is arranged on the back surface 22b side of the housing 22, an earphone jack, and the like are mounted.

In the portable terminal device 2 configured as described above, one end side in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular display panel 21 is heavier than the other end side in the longitudinal direction in order to improve the ease of holding and stability during use. So that the weight is distributed.

For this reason, in the storage case 1 of the embodiment, the weight balance of the entire storage case 1 is adjusted by devising the arrangement of the battery 13 and the mounted components in the storage unit 5. Examples of the weight balance of the entire storage case 1 include the following two configuration examples.

As a first configuration example, the center of gravity of the mobile terminal device 2 and the center of gravity of the storage unit 5 in a plane orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage unit 5 in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5 And a configuration in which is matched.

As a second configuration example, the center of gravity of the mobile terminal device 2 and the center of gravity of the storage unit 5 in a plane orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage unit 5 in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5 Are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center position of the storage unit 5.

As described above, the storage case 5 of the embodiment can improve the ease of holding and stability in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5 by adjusting the position of the center of gravity as necessary. become.

Of course, the position of the center of gravity of the entire storage case 1 including the cover 6 may be adjusted with respect to the position of the center of gravity of the mobile terminal device 2. Further, the battery 13 may be divided into a plurality of battery groups and arranged in order to adjust the position of the center of gravity of the storage unit 5.

A state in which the storage case 1 configured as described above is used will be described.

When the storage case 1 is carried, the display unit 21 is covered with the first cover piece 6a when the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5, and damage to the display panel 21 or the like can be prevented.

In the storage case 1, the charging terminal 27 of the mobile terminal device 2 is connected to the connection terminal 15 of the storage unit 5 in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5. Therefore, when the antenna 11 is used, the mobile terminal device 2 is connected to the antenna 11 via the charging terminal 27 and the connection terminal 15 in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5. Communication can be performed using the antenna 11 without removing the terminal device 2 from the storage case 1.

By using the storage case 1 of the present embodiment, for example, while charging the mobile terminal device 2, the broadcast data received using the antenna 11 is recorded on the SD card of the mobile terminal device 2, and then The broadcast data recorded on the SD card can be reproduced.

When charging the mobile terminal device 2, the mobile terminal device 2 and the battery 13 can be charged by storing the mobile terminal device 2 in the storage case 1 and connecting the external terminal 16 to an external power source. it can.

In addition, when the built-in battery of the mobile terminal device 2 is exhausted, the battery 13 functions as a spare battery simply by storing the mobile terminal device 2 in the storage case 1 without connecting the storage case 1 to an external power source. Then, it becomes possible to charge the built-in battery or continue to use the portable terminal device 2.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of an example of the usage state of the storage case 1 of the embodiment. The storage case 1 of the embodiment can also be used as a so-called table lamp for viewing when viewing images and the like with the mobile terminal device 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first cover piece 6 a of the cover portion 6 is provided on the bottom side of the storage portion 5 so as to be folded back. The storage case 1 is configured to be able to stand by a first cover piece 6 a that is folded back to the bottom surface side of the storage unit 5 while the bottom surface of the storage unit 5 is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. As a result, in a state where the storage case 1 in which the mobile terminal device 2 is stored is placed on a desk, the video displayed on the display panel 21 can be viewed in a free posture without supporting the mobile terminal device 2 by hand. Can do.

As described above, according to the storage case 1 of the embodiment, since the antenna 11 is provided on the first cover piece 6a, it is not necessary to carry the mobile terminal device 2 and the antenna unit separately, thereby improving portability. can do. In addition, the storage case 1 can perform communication using the antenna 11 in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5, and the mobile terminal device 2 and the antenna 11 can be communicated with each other when the antenna 11 is used. Connection work and space for installing the antenna unit are not required. Therefore, the storage case 1 can improve the convenience when the portable terminal device 2 is carried, and can improve the quality and reliability of communication.

In addition, according to the storage case 1, the mobile terminal device 2 can be charged in a state where the mobile terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 5. Can be increased.

In addition, the storage case of the electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to the use for storing the tablet PC as the mobile terminal device 2. For example, a PDA (Personal Data Assistant), a mobile phone including a smartphone, an electronic book terminal It is suitable for use in other electronic devices such as portable game machines.

The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-176028 filed on August 11, 2011, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage case 2 Portable terminal device 5 Storage part 6 Cover part 6a 1st cover piece 6b 2nd cover piece 11 Antenna 12 Tuner 15 Connection terminal 16 External terminal

Claims

A storage unit for storing electronic devices;
A cover that is supported by the storage and covers the electrical equipment stored in the storage;
An antenna provided in the cover part;
A storage case for an electronic device.
2. The electronic device storage case according to claim 1, wherein the antenna extends along an outer edge of the cover portion.
3. The storage case for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit has a connection terminal for connecting the electronic device stored in the storage unit and the antenna.
The electronic device storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a tuner for receiving broadcasts.
An external terminal to which power is supplied from an external power source;
A charging terminal electrically connected to the external terminal and charging the electronic device stored in the storage unit;
The storage case of the electronic device of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 provided with these.
A battery for supplying power to the electronic device;
6. The electronic device storage case according to claim 5, wherein the battery is electrically connected to the external terminal and the charging terminal.
The cover part is provided to be foldable on the bottom side of the storage part,
The structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover portion folded back to the bottom surface side of the storage portion is configured to be able to stand independently in a state where the bottom surface of the storage portion is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. A storage case for an electronic device according to claim 1.
The storage case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cover portion is biased in a direction away from the storage portion by an elastic force.
2. The outer edge of the cover portion protrudes outward from the side surface of the storage portion in a plane perpendicular to the depth direction of the storage portion in a state of being overlapped with the storage portion. The storage case of the electronic device of any one of thru | or 8.
The center of gravity position of the electronic device and the center of gravity of the storage unit coincide with each other in a plane orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage unit in a state where the electronic device is stored in the storage unit. The electronic device storage case according to any one of the above.
In a state where the electronic device is stored in the storage unit, the position of the center of gravity of the electronic device and the position of the center of gravity of the storage unit on the plane orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage unit are the center position of the storage unit. The electronic device storage case according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device storage case is arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the electronic device.
The electronic device storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the electronic device including a touch panel display is stored in the storage unit.