JP3776846B2 - Waterproof mobile phone - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a waterproof cellular phone, and more particularly to a waterproof cellular phone with a buoyancy function or a waterproof protection function.
[0002]
[Prior art]
This type of conventional technology will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0003]
FIG. 6 is a front view showing an example of a conventional mobile phone with a protective cover, and FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the conventional example shown in FIG.
[0004]
6 and 7, this mobile phone with a protective cover shows the disclosed contents of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-37518. The protective cover 101 is formed of a flexible sheet to form a bag body 102. The inlet portion is provided with a watertight sealer 103 such as a waterproof fastener or ziplock (trade name), and is closed with the sealer 103 so as to be freely opened and closed.
[0005]
The bag body 102 is formed of a waterproof and water-repellent sheet for the main portion, and a window 104 made of a waterproof clear material is provided at a necessary location.
[0006]
As a sheet material forming the main part of the bag body 102, for example, a stretched fluororesin film or a polyurethane microporous film represented by Gore-Tex (trademark) of Japan Gore-Tex, Etranto (also trademark) of Toray, etc. It can be suitably used.
[0007]
This stretched fluororesin film has fine pores and does not allow water from the outside to pass therethrough, but has the property of allowing sound, heat, water vapor, and the like from the inside to pass through. There is an amino acid polymer coating material or the like as a material having the same function, and the main part of the bag body 2 can be formed of such other materials.
[0008]
The window 104 is made by making a hole in a sheet material forming a main part and water-tightly joining a transparent or translucent film there. The window 104 is a window for showing the display unit and the operation unit of the device to be stored through the outside, and the device stored through the window 104 can be operated from the outside.
[0009]
A float material 105 shown in FIG. 7 is incorporated inside the illustrated protective cover 101. As the float material 105, for example, foamed chloroprene rubber or the like can be used. The float material 105 in the figure is inserted separately from the bag body 102, but a part of the bag body 102 may be a float material.
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The mobile phone of this conventional example is excellent in waterproofing when dropped into a river or pond when it is in a protective cover, but when using a mobile phone, it must be removed from the protective cover. There is a point.
[0011]
(Object of invention)
An object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof mobile phone that floats on the water surface with the operation surface facing upward even if it falls into a river, pond, etc., and has a waterproof protection function.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The waterproof cellular phone of the present invention covers the entire cellular phone body from the back of the cellular phone body so as to seal and cover the entire periphery of the operation surface including the display screen, speaker, microphone, and dial keys of the cellular phone body. A rubber protective cover stretched and wrapped, a plate-like buoyancy member having substantially the same shape as the back surface in the rubber protective cover under the back surface, and a plate-like metal member under the buoyancy member Each of the buoyancy member and the metal member has a volume and a weight that allow the operation surface to float above the water surface even when the whole falls to a place with water such as a river or a pond, The rubber protective cover is rubber-packed at the base portion where the antenna of the mobile phone main body is provided, and prevents the water from entering the rubber protective cover, and the buoyancy member and the first and second The force member is made of a foaming resin, the foaming resin includes foamed polystyrene, foamed polyethylene, foamed polypropylene or urethane, and the metal member is a metal material which does not easily rust and includes lead material, aluminum material or stainless steel material. .
[0013]
The waterproof cellular phone according to the present invention has a box-like shape except for the side of the operation surface including the display screen, speaker, and dial key of the cellular phone main body, and the side of the operation surface on the side with the microphone and the side with the charging terminal. A first buoyancy member that is bonded to the inside by an adhesive, and a wedge-shaped close contact with both the back surface of the first buoyancy member and the both sides of the microphone, and the charging terminal from the side with the charging terminal. A concave second buoyancy member connected to the first buoyancy member; and a metal member embedded in the back surface of the first buoyancy member and bonded with an adhesive, and the first and second buoyancy members And each of the metal members has a volume and a weight that allow the operation surface to float above the water surface even when the entirety falls to a place with water such as a river or a pond. A root part The first buoyancy member is rubber-packed to prevent water from entering the mobile phone body, and the buoyancy member and the first and second buoyancy members are made of a foam resin, and the foam resin Includes foamed polystyrene, foamed polyethylene, foamed polypropylin, or urethane, and the metal member is a metal material that does not easily rust, and includes lead material, aluminum material, or stainless steel material.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0015]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
[0016]
1 and 2, the waterproof cellular phone 1 according to the first embodiment is arranged from the back surface of the cellular phone main body 11 except for an operation surface 13 such as a speaker 18, a microphone 19, a dial key, and a display screen. The rubber protective cover 12 is in close contact with the periphery of the operation surface 13 so that the entire mobile phone body 11 is wrapped.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 2, in the space between the rubber protective cover 12 and the bottom surface of the mobile phone body 11, a buoyancy member 15 is formed with a metal member 16 having the same shape as the bottom surface of the mobile phone body 11 at the bottom. The area around the operation surface 13 of the mobile phone body 11 is wrapped and tightly wrapped by a rubber protective cover 12 except for the speaker 18 and the microphone 19.
[0018]
The thickness D ₂ of the thickness D1, and the metal member 16 of the buoyant member 15 is waterproof portable telephone 1, on the assumption that has fallen into rivers and ponds, etc., so that floats on the water surface and an operation surface 13 on Are set according to the respective materials.
[0019]
Further, a rubber-like packing 14 is provided at a portion where the antenna 17 of the rubber protective cover 12 is inserted to prevent water from entering from the base portion of the antenna 17.
[0020]
As described above, the waterproof mobile phone 1 according to the first embodiment can be used in a state where the mobile phone main body 11 is always wrapped with the rubber protective cover, so that it is unexpectedly dropped at night in a river or a pond. Even in this case, since the operation surface 13 always faces upward and floats on the water surface, it can be easily detected by light emission such as an incoming call display on the operation surface 13.
[0021]
Further, when charging, it is possible to easily charge the battery by covering the rubber protective cover 12 only on the lower bottom surface where the charging terminal portion is located.
[0022]
The shape of the metal member 16 need not be the same shape as the bottom surface of the mobile phone body 11 depending on the material specific gravity.
[0023]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic bottom view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic side sectional view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the second embodiment shown in FIG.
[0024]
3, 4, and 5, the waterproof cellular phone 2 according to the second embodiment has a cellular phone body 21 that leaves an operation surface 23 including a speaker 28, a microphone 29, dial keys, a display screen, and the like. From the back side, the upper buoyancy member (A part) 25a with the antenna 27 and the lower buoyancy member (B part) 25b with the charging terminal part (not shown), which are box-shaped as a whole, are tightly adhered. Thus, the entire mobile phone body 21 is encased.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a metal member 26 is attached to the back surface of the buoyancy member (part A) 25 a with an adhesive, and is embedded by the thickness of the metal member 26. The contact surface with the mobile phone body 21 is bonded to the mobile phone body 21 with an adhesive.
[0026]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the buoyancy member (B portion) 25b wraps around the lower portion of the mobile phone 21 where the charging terminal portion is located, and is cut in a wedge shape with the buoyancy member (A) 25a. It is inserted and sealed, and it can be removed during charging. As for the thickness around the box-shaped buoyancy members (A part) 25a and (B part) 25b, the thickness of the bottom surface and the thickness of the metal member 26, the mobile phone 2 dropped into a river or a pond. Assuming the case, it is set according to each material so as to float on the water surface with the operation surface 23 facing up.
[0027]
In addition, a rubber-like packing 24 is provided at a portion where the antenna 27 of the buoyancy member (A portion) 25 a is inserted, and prevents water from entering from the base portion of the antenna 27.
[0028]
Thus, also in the mobile phone 2 of the second embodiment, since the mobile phone body 21 can be used in a state where it is always wrapped with the buoyancy members (A part) 25a, (B part) 25b, Even if it is accidentally dropped on a river or a pond, the operation surface 23 always faces upward and the state floats on the water surface. Therefore, it can be easily detected by light emission such as an incoming call display on the operation surface 23.
[0029]
Moreover, when charging, it is also possible to charge easily by removing only the buoyancy member (B) 25b of the lower bottom surface part with the charging terminal part.
[0030]
Used as specific materials for the buoyancy member 15, the buoyancy member (A part) 25a, and the buoyancy member (B part) 25b used in the waterproof cellular phones 1 and 2 of the first and second embodiments described above. Examples of the foamed resin material include foamed polystyrene, foamed polyethylene, foamed polypropylin, urethane, and the like. Further, as the metal members 16 and 26, there are lead material, aluminum material, stainless steel material and the like which are not easily rusted.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention extends the entire mobile phone body from the back of the mobile phone body so as to seal and cover the entire periphery of the operation surface including the display screen, speaker, microphone, and dial keys of the mobile phone body. A rubber protective cover encased and a rubber protective cover under the back, a plate-like buoyancy member having the same shape as the back, and a plate-like metal member under the buoyancy member. Each of the member and the metal member has the following effects because the operation surface is a volume and weight that can float above the water surface even when the whole falls to a place with water such as a river or a pond. .
[0032]
That is, since it is always used with a buoyancy member attached, it can float on the water surface even if it falls unexpectedly into a river or pond, etc. Can see the light emitted from the display surface and can be easily detected even at night.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a waterproof mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing a waterproof mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic bottom view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a schematic side sectional view showing the waterproof mobile phone according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a front view showing an example of a conventional mobile phone with a protective cover.
7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the conventional example shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 Waterproof mobile phone 11, 21 Mobile phone body 12 Rubber protective cover 13, 23 Operation surface 14, 24 Packing 15 Buoyancy member 25 a Buoyancy member (part A)
25b Buoyancy member (part B)
16, 26 Metal member 17, 27 Antenna 18, 28 Speaker 19, 29 Microphone

Claims (7)

A rubber protective cover in which the entire mobile phone body is stretched and wrapped from the back of the mobile phone body so as to seal and cover the entire periphery of the operation surface including the display screen, speaker, microphone, and dial keys of the mobile phone body. A waterproof buoyancy member having a plate-like buoyancy member substantially in the same shape as the back surface and a plate-like metal member under the buoyancy member in the rubber protective cover below the back surface Phone. Each of the buoyancy member and the metal member has a volume and a weight that allow the operation surface to float above the water surface even when the whole falls to a place with water such as a river or a pond. The waterproof cellular phone according to claim 1. The rubber protective cover is rubber-packed at a base portion where the antenna of the mobile phone main body is provided to prevent water from entering the rubber protective cover. Waterproof mobile phone. The entire surface of the mobile phone body except the display screen, speaker, dial keys and the operation surface side, and the operation surface on the side with the microphone and the side surface with the charging terminal are bonded to the inside of the box with an adhesive. 1 buoyancy member, and a concave shape connecting the first buoyancy member to the first buoyancy member from the side with the charging terminal by closely entering the back surface of the first buoyancy member and the both sides of the microphone with a wedge shape. A waterproof mobile phone comprising: a second buoyancy member; and a metal member embedded in a back surface of the first buoyancy member and bonded with an adhesive. Each of the first and second buoyancy members and the metal member has a volume and weight that allow the operation surface to float above the water surface even when the whole falls to a place with water such as a river or a pond. The waterproof cellular phone according to claim 4, wherein the waterproof cellular phone is provided. 5. The waterproofing according to claim 4, wherein the first buoyancy member is rubber-packed at a base portion where the antenna of the mobile phone body is provided to prevent water from entering the mobile phone body. Mobile phone. The buoyancy member and the first and second buoyancy members are made of foaming resin, the foaming resin contains foamed polystyrene, foamed polyethylene, foamed polypropylin or urethane, and the metal member is a rust-resistant metal material lead 5. The preventive mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising a material, an aluminum material, or a stainless material.

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