Information handling system soft carrying case

Abstract

An information handling system carrying soft case includes fabric forming an interior, such as within a backpack or briefcase form factor, and a sleeve disposed in the interior and sized to contain a portable information handling system housing. The sleeve has a rectangular cover of sufficient area to hold a portable information handling system and coupled to the fabric interior on three sides with an open mesh material at an interior of the sleeve and a corrugated foam at an exterior of the sleeve. The open mesh material has plural evenly spaced openings that pass air in the event of thermal heating in the sleeve and that pass particles out of the sleeve and away from the information handling system.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates in general to the field of portable information handling systems, and more particularly to an information handling system soft carrying case.Description of the Related Art[0002]As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and / or communicates information or data for business, personal, or other purposes thereby allowing users to take advantage of the value of the information. Because technology and information handling needs and requirements vary between different users or applications, information handling systems may also vary regarding what information is handled, how the information is handled, how much information is processed, stored, or communicated, and how quickly an...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a system and method for protecting a portable information handling system from damage when placed into a soft carrying case sleeve. The system includes a carrying case with an interior and a carrying portion for holding the information handling system. The carrying portion has an open mesh material that allows air to pass through to prevent thermal damage to the system. A cover made of a flexible material fits across the system housing, providing cushioning from impact damage. The system also includes a corrugated foam structure that absorbs impact blows and allows air transfer between the foam and the system, dissipating thermal energy. The open hole mesh material at the bottom of the case provides space for particles to pass through without causing damage to the system housing. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more robust and protective carrying solution for portable information handling systems.

Problems solved by technology

Although soft carrying cases offer convenient ways to transport portable information handling systems along with other items, one difficulty with soft carrying cases is that damage can occur to information handling systems within a soft carrying case due to impacts at the exterior of the soft carrying case.

Another difficulty with soft carrying cases is that an information handling system left running within a soft carrying case will typically overheat.

Generally, end users turn information handling systems off before putting them into a soft carrying case, however, in some cases an information handling system can inadvertently remain on, such as where a power down sequence fails or a software update unknowingly begins at shutdown that commands a restart.

Yet another difficulty that can arise is abrasive damage caused to the information handling system outer housing by impurities caught in the soft carrying case sleeve.

Images