JP3849515B2 - Lid for portable information equipment and portable information equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable information device to which a screen and an input unit of a portable information device for protecting handwriting input, one-hand holding one-hand button input, and both-hand holding two-hand button input are attached and a lid.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, with the downsizing and personalization of information devices, the demand for handheld portable information devices that can be held with one hand is increasing. As a typical example, there is one in which a device is held with one hand and a flat display provided with an input means performs handwriting input with the other hand. A portable information device capable of handwriting input is suitable for use in an environment such as a train, a car, and the outside where there is no large space.
[0003]
Hereinafter, a conventional portable information device will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0004]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an operation state of a conventional portable information device. In the figure, 21 is a main body of the portable information device, 22 is a liquid crystal screen for display and input, 23 is an operation button, 24 is an operator's hand, and 25 is an input pen. The main body 21 has a vertically long shape because it is easy to hold with one hand, and the liquid crystal screen 22 is easy to see when held.
[0005]
In the portable information device configured as described above, the operator holds the main body 21 of the portable information device with the hand 24, and input is performed with the input pen 25 or the like on the liquid crystal screen 22 or the operation buttons 23. Input results and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 22.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this type of handy type portable information device, in order to improve portability, the device is becoming thinner and lighter and the liquid crystal screen as a display input unit is becoming larger.
[0007]
On the other hand, there is a tendency for damages to increase due to an increase in the size of the liquid crystal, and there is a demand for a lid or the like for protecting the liquid crystal screen.
[0008]
However, the thinness of the portable information device main body and the increase in the size of the liquid crystal have taken away the rigidity of the portable information device main body, and it is difficult to provide a mechanism (such as a hinge mechanism) for holding a lid such as a resin on the main body. .
[0009]
Furthermore, since it is necessary to reduce the thickness and weight of the lid, the lid itself is thin and not rigid and may be damaged.
[0010]
Furthermore, in this type of handy type portable information device, the operation part, input terminal part on the left and right sides, the input part such as a barcode on the top side, and even those with antennas appear, and the one-sided holding on the back side is ensured It was also necessary to provide a belt for the purpose. For this reason, the space for attaching the lid cannot be secured due to the structure, and even in the case of attachment, the portable information device main body is held with one hand, so that it has to be attached to the upper end or the lower end. However, in this case, since the lid has a vertically long shape, it becomes an obstacle in the opened state, which is disadvantageous in terms of strength, and is easily damaged.
[0011]
Thus, it is very difficult to provide a lid on the portable information device body.
[0012]
The present invention is made under the circumstances described above, and is compatible with one hand holding of the portable information device main body and the lid at the time of handwriting input, button input, etc., and is provided with a simple structure that is not easily broken on the lid portion and the main body portion. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable information device lid and a portable information device to which the lid for the portable information device is attached, which fits in a small size at the time of operation and solves troubles such as troublesomeness and breakage of the lid at the time of operation.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve this problem, according to the present invention, when a part of a lid for a portable information device has a spring property and the screen or input portion of the portable information device is not covered, it is automatically converted into a spring shape. The shape is changed so as to be rounded.
[0014]
Accordingly, the portable information device main body can be held with one hand and the lid, and the lid portion and the main body portion are both difficult to break and can be kept small during operation, thereby eliminating troubles such as annoying and breakage of the lid.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention described in claim 1 of the present invention
Attached to a portable information device that can be held with one hand,
A spring part that has a spring property that shrinks while curling in a spring shape, and covers a screen part or an input part of the portable information device;
And a locking part for locking the cover part to the portable information device when it is attached to the cover part and covers the screen part or the input part of the portable information device,
Further, the locking portion is a first locking portion that is always locked to the portable information device main body,
A second locking portion that releases a locking state when the screen portion or the input portion of the portable information device is used,
When the cover portion transitions from a state covering the screen portion or input portion of the portable information device to a state not covering,
The cover part is automatically curled in a spring shape toward the first locking part due to the spring property of the cover part by releasing the locking of the second locking part,
It is a lid for portable information equipment, characterized by opening a screen part or an input part of the portable information equipment ,
Due to the change in the shape of the cover part, it has a function of covering the screen part or the input part when the portable information device is carried, and has an effect that it does not get in the way when operated.
[0018]
The invention described in claim 2
The cover for a portable information device according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion rounded in a spring shape is located at an end of the portable information device,
It has the effect of not interfering with holding the portable information device main body with one hand.
[0019]
The invention according to claim 3
The said cover part makes | forms circular arc shape with respect to the surface of a portable information device, and at least one part floats by spring property when the said 2nd latching | locking part is latched. Is a lid for portable information devices,
A cushioning material that protects the screen or input unit from the front impact by providing a space between the cover and the liquid crystal screen by keeping the cover curved and enhancing the rigidity of the cover itself when carrying it. It has the effect of becoming.
[0020]
The invention according to claim 4
The cover for a portable information device according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion uses a metal leaf spring as a core material, and the surface is a flexible material such as a thin synthetic leather or rubber,
It has an effect that it can be protected from an impact without damaging the screen portion or the input portion of the portable information device.
[0021]
The invention described in claim 5
A portable information device that can be held with one hand, comprising a screen portion or an input portion, comprising the portable information device lid according to claim 1, wherein the portable information device lid is the screen when the portable information device is not used. A portable information device characterized by covering a part or an input part ,
The lid can be opened and closed with one hand held, and the lid does not get in the way during operation.
[0022]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
(Embodiment 1)
1A and 1B show a portable information device lid and a portable information device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view and FIG. 1B is a hand held state. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a use state, FIG. 2 (a) is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 (b) is a front view showing a state of being held by hand. FIG. 3 is a front view showing various usage states, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view in a portable state. In the figure, 1 is a main body of a portable information device, 2 is a liquid crystal screen for displaying and inputting, 3 is an operation button, 4 is a lid for portable information device, and is composed of a cover portion 4a and a band 5; The band 5 is attached to one end, and the other end is fixed to the main body 1 of the portable information device with a screw (not shown). Moreover, the cover part 4a uses the metal leaf | plate spring 4b as a core material, and has covered the surface with soft materials, such as thin synthetic leather or rubber | gum. 6 is an operator's hand and 7 is an input pen.
[0024]
In the portable information device configured as described above, the band 5 at the tip of the cover portion 4a of the portable information device lid 4 is hooked in the groove 1a of the main body portion 1 of the portable information device when being carried. As a result, the liquid crystal screen 2 and the operation buttons 3 are covered. In this state, it can be held and carried by the hand 5. Next, in use, the operator removes the band 5 from the groove 1 a of the main body 1 of the portable information device with the other hand while holding the hand 6. Then, the cover part 4a automatically shrinks while curling in a spring shape due to the spring property of the metal leaf spring 4b which is a core material, and becomes the state of FIG. In this state, display on the liquid crystal screen 2 and input with the input pen 7 or the like can be performed, or the operation button 3 can be operated. FIG. 3 shows various usage states. In any case, the cover 4 for the portable information device has a cover portion 4a that is shrunk in a spring shape at the end of the main body 1 of the portable information device. Will not get in the way. Further, when viewing the input result displayed on the liquid crystal screen 2, it does not get in the way. Therefore, problems such as breakage of the lid do not occur.
[0025]
When the band 5 at the tip of the cover portion 4a of the portable information device lid 4 is hooked on the main body portion 1 of the portable information device and the liquid crystal screen 2 and the operation buttons 3 are covered when carrying, the front and side surfaces of FIG. As shown in the cross-sectional view, the cover portion 4a is mounted in an arc shape due to the spring property of the metal leaf spring 4b which is a core material. As a result, a part of the cover is lifted, so that the cover 4a is kept curved while the cover is held in a rigid state, and the liquid crystal screen 2 and the operation buttons 3 are protected from shocks on the front as a cushioning material. Can do.
[0026]
In the present embodiment, one end of the cover portion 4a of the portable information device lid 4 is fixed by a screw, but it may be fixed by adhesion or the like, or may be an attachment method that can be easily attached and detached.
[0027]
Further, the cover portion 4a may be made of a flexible material having no spring property, and may be automatically wound by another spring component or the like.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention provides a portable information device lid and a portable information device to which a portable information device lid is attached, which achieves both the one-hand holding of the portable information device main body and the lid for handwriting input, button input, etc. A simple structure that is not easily broken is provided on the lid and the main body, and it is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that it is small when operated, and troubles such as troublesomeness and breakage of the lid during operation can be solved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portable information device lid and a portable information device in a portable state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a front view showing a state of being held by a hand. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an operation state of the portable information device lid and the portable information device according to the embodiment, and a front view showing the state held by the hand. FIG. 3 shows various uses of the portable information device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portable information device lid and a portable information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an operation state of a conventional portable information device. Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main part 1a Groove 2 Liquid crystal screen 3 Operation button 4 Cover 4a for portable information devices Cover part 5 Band 6 Hand 7 Input pen

Claims (5)

Attached to a portable information device that can be held with one hand,
A spring part that has a spring property that shrinks while curling in a spring shape, and covers a screen part or an input part of the portable information device;
And a locking part for locking the cover part to the portable information device when it is attached to the cover part and covers the screen part or the input part of the portable information device,
Further, the locking portion is a first locking portion that is always locked to the portable information device main body,
A second locking portion that releases a locking state when the screen portion or the input portion of the portable information device is used,
When the cover portion transitions from a state covering the screen portion or input portion of the portable information device to a state not covering ,
The cover part is automatically curled in a spring shape toward the first locking part due to the spring property of the cover part by releasing the locking of the second locking part,
A lid for a portable information device, wherein a screen portion or an input portion of the portable information device is opened . Portable information lid device according to claim 1, characterized in that said cover portion having rounded the mainspring shape located at an end of the portable information device. When locked the second locking portion, an arc shape the cover part by a spring property to the surface of the portable information apparatus, at least a portion, characterized in that a floating state claim 1, wherein For portable information devices. The cover part is a lid for a mobile information device according to claim 1, wherein using a metal plate spring as core, characterized in that the flexible material such as a thin leather or rubber surface. A portable information device that can be held with one hand, comprising a screen portion or an input portion , comprising the portable information device lid according to claim 1 , wherein the portable information device lid is the screen when the portable information device is not used. A portable information device characterized by covering a part or an input part .

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