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Clip-on portable case for carrying a portable electronic device

a portable electronic device and portable technology, applied in the field of portable cases, can solve the problems of inconvenient removal of electronic devices, inconvenient portability, and inability to view showy gadgets from outside the case, and achieve the effects of convenient inserting and removing portable electronic devices, secure carrying electronic devices, and simple structur

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-02-16
TSAI FANG YUAN
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[0006]An object of the present invention is to provide a clip-on portable case which is adapted to easily insert and remove a portable electronic device into and from a receptacle thereof so as to more securely carry the electronic device and which is simple in structure to permit a wearer to show off the electronic device.

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With such a protective measure, the portable case, however, is rendered inconvenient to take the electronic device out.
Besides, due to the entire coverage shell, a showy gadget is not readily viewable from outside of the case.

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[0015]Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the preferred embodiment of a clip-on portable case according to the present invention is shown to comprise a clip-on mounting frame 2, a holding frame 3, a slidably retaining unit, and a transmitting mechanism.

[0016]The clip-on mounting frame 2 has a first major surface 21 adapted to be clipped on an item of apparel, such as a belt 5, and a second major surface 24 opposite to the first major surface 21 in a direction of rotating axis (X). A clip-on unit 23 is disposed on the first major surface 21, and includes a stationary jaw half 231 securely disposed on the first major surface 21, a movable jaw half 232 confronting and movable relative to the stationary jaw half 231 to grasp the belt 5 therebetween, an a biasing member 235 disposed to bias the movable jaw half 232 toward the stationary jaw half 231, thereby clipping on the belt 5. The movable jaw half 232 has tongue 236 which has a slot 233 for accommodating the biasing member 235 in the form of...

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Abstract

A clip-on portable case, which can be clipped on an item of apparel to enable a user to easily and conveniently carry a portable electronic device with him, includes a clip-on mounting frame adapted to be clipped onto the item, and a holding frame having a gate member hinged to a backboard which is turnable relative to the mounting frame between unloading and loaded positions and which defines a receptacle area for the electronic device. A transmitting mechanism is disposed between the gate member and the mounting frame such that, when the backboard is turned from the loaded position to the unloading position, the gate member is swung from a closed position to an open position.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority of Taiwanese Patent Application No. 099126910, filed on Aug. 12, 2010, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a port able case for carrying a portable electronic device, more particularly to a clip-on portable case rotatable relative to an item of apparel to facilitate insertion or removal of a portable electronic device, such as a cell phone, into or from the portable case.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A variety of portable cases are each used to accommodate a portable electronic device, such as a cell phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., and is clipped on an item of apparel, such as a waist belt or a pocket edge, for facilitating a user to carry it. The conventional portable case generally includes a shell defining an accommodation chamber and an access opening for inse...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00
CPCA45C11/00A45C2011/002A45F5/021A45F2005/025A45F2200/0516H04B1/3888
Inventor CHEN, TIEN-LITSAI, SEN-CHUN
Owner TSAI FANG YUAN
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