Electronic device

Abstract

The housing has a top surface and a bottom surface. The housing is flat and its length in the vertical direction is shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The cross-sectional shape of the housing in a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction is circular. Charging terminals are exposed on a side portion of the housing located between the top and bottom surfaces. The rechargeable battery is a cuboid with a first long side and a first short side in the reference plane. The rechargeable battery is disposed inside the housing with its first long side inclined in the reference plane relative to a direction from a first position on the side portion toward a second position on the side portion. The first position is where the charging terminals are exposed, and the second position is the position opposite to the first position. An electronic device is positioned at a location intersecting the reference plane, between the first long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the side portion opposite to the first long side, and includes at least one of a vibrator and a speaker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, there were electronic devices with a shape (e.g., a flat shape) in which the length in a certain direction was shorter than the length in the direction perpendicular to that direction (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-62685 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] In electronic devices with the shape described above, there is room for improvement in the internal structural configuration.

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device with an improved internal structural configuration.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following structures (1) to (21).

[0011] (1) An example of the present invention is an electronic device comprising a housing, a charging terminal, and a rechargeable battery. The housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, and is flattened with a length in the vertical direction shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The cross-sectional shape of the housing in a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction is circular. The charging terminal is exposed on a side portion of the housing located between the top and bottom surfaces. The rechargeable battery is a cuboid with a rectangular cross-sectional shape having a first long side and a first short side in its reference plane. The rechargeable battery is disposed inside the housing with its first long side inclined in the reference plane relative to a direction from a first position of the side portion toward a second position of the side portion. The first position is the position where the charging terminal is exposed, and the second position is the position opposite to the first position. The electronic device is provided with at least one of a vibrator and a speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane and located in the reference plane between the first long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the side portion opposite to the first long side.

[0012] According to the structure described in (1) above, the rechargeable battery, as well as the oscillator and / or speaker, can be positioned at a location intersecting with the same plane (i.e., the reference plane), thereby improving the internal structural configuration of the electronic device.

[0013] (2) The electronic device may also have a speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane, between the first long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the side panel opposite to the first long side in the reference plane. The electronic device may also have a vibrator at a position intersecting the reference plane, between the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the side panel opposite to the second long side in the reference plane.

[0014] According to the structure described in (2) above, both the loudspeaker and the vibrator can be arranged inside the housing.

[0015] (3) Alternatively, the electronic device may also have a retainer that covers at least a portion of the rechargeable battery. The retainer presses down on at least one of the vibrator and the speaker from above.

[0016] Based on the structure described in (3) above, the number of internal components of the housing can be reduced.

[0017] (4) Alternatively, the speaker and the vibrator may be positioned offset relative to the direction from the first position toward the second position.

[0018] Based on the structure described in (4) above, the speaker and vibrator can be configured in a manner that does not interfere with the rechargeable battery.

[0019] (5) Alternatively, in the reference plane, the first long side faces the middle direction between the direction from the first position to the second position and the direction perpendicular to that direction.

[0020] (6) Alternatively, in the reference plane, the two ends of the first long side are close to or in contact with the shell.

[0021] Based on the structure described in (6) above, the space inside the housing can be used efficiently to configure the rechargeable battery.

[0022] (7) Alternatively, at least one of the portions of the inner wall of the housing that are close to or in contact with the corner of the rechargeable battery may be formed with a pit.

[0023] Based on the structure described in (7) above, the shell can be miniaturized.

[0024] (8) Alternatively, the shell may have at least one of the following shapes: a top surface bulging upwards and a bottom surface bulging downwards.

[0025] Based on the structure described in (8) above, the internal structural configuration of electronic devices can be improved for electronic devices where the configuration space of components inside the housing is limited.

[0026] (9) The housing may also include an upper housing having a top surface and a lower housing having a bottom surface. One of the upper housing and the lower housing may also have a locking part. The other of the upper housing and the lower housing may also have a locking part that can be locked by the locking part.

[0027] According to the structure described above (9), the upper and lower housings can be easily fixed together by using the locking part and the locked part.

[0028] (10) Alternatively, one of the locking part and the locked part may be provided in the inner wall of the housing, opposite to the surface of the rechargeable battery including the first short side.

[0029] Based on the structure described above (10), the internal space of the housing can be used efficiently to arrange components, thereby enabling the miniaturization of electronic devices.

[0030] (11) Alternatively, the electronic device may also have a first input unit for user input operations. The first input unit may also be located in a second position.

[0031] According to the structure described in (11) above, the first input section can be arranged on the side of the housing without interfering with the rechargeable battery.

[0032] (12) Alternatively, the first input portion extends from the second position in the reference plane to a position between the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the side portion opposite to the second long side.

[0033] According to the structure described above (12), the first input section can be arranged inside the housing without interfering with the rechargeable battery, thereby enabling the miniaturization of the electronic device.

[0034] (13) The first input section may also have a key top and a force application section. The key top can be pressed in a pressing direction from the outside of the housing toward the inside. The force application section is located on the inside of the housing relative to the key top and applies force to the key top in the opposite direction to the pressing direction.

[0035] According to the structure described above (13), the force-applying part can be arranged inside the housing without interfering with the rechargeable battery, thereby enabling the miniaturization of electronic devices.

[0036] (14) Alternatively, at least two openings may be formed on the bottom surface at a position relative to the second position, based on the center of gravity of the electronic device.

[0037] Based on the structure described in (14) above, the sling can be mounted on the electronic device. In addition, since it can be configured to be oriented in a way that is easy for the user to operate when the electronic device is suspended by the sling, the convenience of the electronic device can be improved.

[0038] (15) Alternatively, the electronic device may also include a bottom forming portion. When the two openings are viewed from the outside of the housing, the bottom forming portion is provided on the depth side of the two openings, and the bottom forming portion has a first surface that forms the bottom of the opening and a second surface facing the opposite direction to the pressing direction. Alternatively, the force-applying portion is clamped by the second surface and the key top and applies force to the key top in the opposite direction to the pressing direction.

[0039] Based on the structure described in (15) above, the number of internal components of the housing can be reduced.

[0040] (16) Alternatively, the electronic device may have a speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane, between the first long side and the portion of the side face opposite to the first long side in the reference plane. Alternatively, the speaker may be tilted in a direction of rotation about an axis that rotates about the first long side in a direction closer to the first short side than the first long side.

[0041] Based on the structure described above (16), the space inside the housing can be used efficiently to configure the loudspeaker.

[0042] (17) Alternatively, a sound hole may be formed in the side part near the speaker.

[0043] According to the structure described in (17), sound from the speaker is easily transmitted to the outside of the housing. In addition, according to the structure combining (11), (16) and (17) described above, since a sound hole is provided on the side closer to the user holding the electronic device, the user can easily hear the sound from the speaker.

[0044] (18) Alternatively, the electronic device may also include a second input section and a first substrate. The second input section is located on the top surface. The first substrate is located inside the housing at a position closer to the top surface than the rechargeable battery. The first substrate is provided with an input detection section that converts the input to the second input section into a signal.

[0045] According to the structure described above (18), by placing the second input section and the input detection section for detecting input to the second input section together on the upper side of the rechargeable battery, the space inside the housing can be utilized efficiently.

[0046] (19) Alternatively, the electronic device may also have a second substrate located inside the housing, positioned on the side closer to the bottom of the rechargeable battery.

[0047] According to the structure described above (19), the size of the first substrate and the second substrate can be reduced, thus enabling the miniaturization of electronic devices.

[0048] (20) Alternatively, an electronic device is a portable device that the user can hold with one hand.

[0049] Based on the structure described above (20), the internal structural configuration of portable electronic devices can be improved.

[0050] (21) Another example of the invention is an electronic device comprising a housing, a rechargeable battery or battery housing, and terminals. The housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the length of the housing in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the housing in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The housing is circular when viewed from above. The rechargeable battery or battery housing is cuboid in shape and is disposed inside the housing. When viewed from above, it is rectangular with a first long side and a first short side. When viewed from above, the terminals are disposed between the first long side and the portion of the outer periphery of the housing opposite to the first long side, and a portion of the terminals is exposed. When viewed from above, the electronic device comprises at least one of a vibrator and a speaker between the portion of the first long side and the portion of the inner periphery of the housing opposite to the first long side, or between the portion of the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the inner periphery of the housing opposite to the second long side.

[0051] According to the structure described above (21), the rechargeable battery can be configured with the oscillator and / or speaker without interfering with each other, thus improving the internal structural configuration of the electronic device.

[0052] The effects of the invention

[0053] Based on the aforementioned electronic device, the internal structural configuration of the device can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0054] Figure 1 This is a four-view diagram representing an example of an electronic device.

[0055] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of the various parts of the casing.

[0056] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a user holding an electronic device.

[0057] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0058] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 A magnified exploded 3D image.

[0059] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0060] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0061] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of an example of a side button.

[0062] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0063] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing an example of the position of the retaining element inside the housing.

[0064] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of an example of a top-mounted button.

[0065] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0066] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the difference in light paths when spacers are present and when spacers are not present.

[0067] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating one example of a comparative example of a top-mounted button.

[0068] Figure 15 It is a block diagram that shows the electrical connection relationships of the constituent components of an electronic device. Detailed Implementation

[0069] This embodiment describes an example of an electronic device. The electronic device in this embodiment is a peripheral device related to an information processing device such as a smartphone. Furthermore, the information processing device is not limited to a smartphone, but can be any type of information processing device such as a portable or stationary gaming device, mobile phone, tablet computer, personal computer, or wearable device. The electronic device is, for example, a portable electronic device used by a user when carried with a portable information processing device. The electronic device communicates with the information processing device, sending information indicating operations performed on the electronic device, or sending information detected in the electronic device. Additionally, the electronic device notifies the user by vibration, light emission, or sound. For example, the electronic device notifies based on operations performed on the electronic device, information detected by the electronic device, or instructions from the information processing device. Furthermore, this embodiment describes an electronic device having the functions described above, but the electronic device may have any functions.

[0070] [1. External Structure of Electronic Devices]

[0071] First, let's describe the external structure of the electronic device. Figure 1 This is a four-view diagram representing an example of an electronic device. Figure 1 In the diagram, (a) is the top view, (b) is the bottom view, (c) is the rear view, and (d) is the front view.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a housing 2. The housing 2 has a shape having a top surface and a bottom surface. Here, in this embodiment, the direction from the bottom surface toward the top surface (more specifically, the direction from the center of the bottom surface toward the center of the top surface) is defined as the upward direction (i.e., Figure 1 The positive z-axis direction (as shown) is used to define the opposite direction of the upper direction as the lower direction (i.e., the lower direction). Figure 1 (The negative z-axis direction is shown).

[0073] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of the parts of housing 2. Figure 2 In the diagram, (a) is the rear view, and (b) is the front view. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the housing 2 has a side portion between the top and bottom surfaces (in Figure 2 (The portion indicated by the diagonal line in the diagram). Furthermore, if the housing 2 does not have an edge that forms the boundary between the top surface and the side surface, or between the bottom surface and the side surface, the boundary between the top surface and the side surface, or between the bottom surface and the side surface, can be determined as follows: That is, the boundary between the top surface and the side surface is a line formed by a predetermined first angle formed by the normal to the housing 2 and the upward direction; the portion within a predetermined range of this angle above the first angle is the side surface. Similarly, the boundary between the bottom surface and the side surface is a line formed by a predetermined second angle formed by the normal to the housing 2 and the downward direction; the portion within a predetermined range of this angle above the second angle is the side surface. Furthermore, the first angle and the second angle may be the same or different.

[0074] In addition, a terminal 5 is provided on the side of the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 1 In this embodiment, the direction from the center of the housing 2 toward the terminal 5, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction, is defined as the forward direction (i.e., Figure 1 The negative y-axis direction shown is used to define the opposite direction of the forward direction as the backward direction (i.e., the negative y-axis direction). Figure 1 (The positive direction of the y-axis is shown). That is, terminal 5 is located at the front end of housing 2. Furthermore, by defining the up-down and front-back directions as described above, a left-hand direction (i.e., perpendicular to both the up-down and front-back directions) is defined. Figure 1 (as shown by the positive x-axis) and to the right (i.e.) Figure 1 (The negative direction of the x-axis is shown).

[0075] In this embodiment, the housing 2 is composed of an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12 (see reference). Figure 2In this embodiment, the upper housing 11 has the aforementioned top surface, and the lower housing 12 has the aforementioned bottom surface and side surface portions. That is, the boundary between the top surface and the side surface portions forms the boundary between the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12. Furthermore, the position of the boundary between the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 is arbitrary; for example, in other embodiments, the upper housing may have all or part of the side surface portions.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, when viewed from above, the shell 2 is circular in shape. Here, "circular shape" refers to a shape that appears roughly circular. A circular shape can refer to a perfect circle, or a shape with portions not present relative to a perfect circle and / or portions protruding relative to a perfect circle. A circular shape can also refer to a shape whose outer perimeter is not an arc. Additionally, a circular shape can refer to a shape that is slightly deformed from a perfect circle.

[0077] Furthermore, the shell 2 can be described as having a shape formed by an outwardly bulging curve when viewed from above. For example, when viewed from above, the shell 2 can be an elliptical or egg-shaped shape in addition to the circular shape described above (see “(variations related to the shape of the shell)” described later).

[0078] like Figure 1 As shown, the shell 2 has a shape in which the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the shell 2 is circular when viewed from above, and the shell 2 has a shape in which the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the length in any direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. In addition, in this embodiment, the length (i.e., thickness) of the shell 2 in the vertical direction is 21 [mm], and the length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction (i.e., the diameter of the circular shape when viewed from above) is 65 [mm]. Thus, the shell 2 in this embodiment can be considered flat. For example, a shape in which the length in the vertical direction is less than half of the length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction can be considered flat. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the shell can be a shape that cannot be described as flat, and can be a shape in which the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0079] In this embodiment, the top surface of the housing 2 is bulging upwards (see reference). Figure 1More specifically, in this embodiment, the top surface of the housing 2 has an upwardly convex shape with a cross-sectional shape parallel to the vertical direction. Furthermore, the cross-sectional area obtained by cutting through the interior region of the housing 2 in the electronic device 1 using a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction decreases as the plane moves upward from its position where the cross-sectional area reaches its maximum. Moreover, the term "upwardly convex shape" is not limited to the shape described above; it can refer to a shape where the portion of the top surface other than its outer edge is located above the outer edge of the top surface. For example, a top surface with an upwardly convex shape near its outer edge and a flat or downwardly concave shape near its center located above the outer edge can be described as having an "upwardly convex shape." Furthermore, in other embodiments, the top surface of the housing may not be upwardly convex; for example, it may be flat or downwardly concave.

[0080] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bottom surface of the housing 2 has a downward bulging shape (see reference). Figure 1 In other words, the bottom surface of the housing 2 has a downward-convex cross-sectional shape parallel to the vertical direction. Furthermore, the cross-sectional area obtained when cutting through the interior region of the housing 2 in the electronic device 1 using a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction decreases as the plane descends from its position where the cross-sectional area reaches its maximum. In other embodiments, the bottom surface of the housing can be a plane or a shape that is concave in the upward direction.

[0081] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a user holding electronic device 1. (See diagram for example.) Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 2 is sized such that a user can hold the entire housing 2 with one hand. Thus, the electronic device 1 in this embodiment is a portable (or mobile) device that a user can hold with one hand. For example, a housing with a length of 100 mm or less in both the left-right direction and the front-back direction can be considered to be sized such that a user can hold the entire housing with one hand.

[0082] like Figure 1As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a top button 3. The top button 3 is an example of an input section for user input operations; more specifically, it is an input section that the user can press. The top button 3 is located on the top surface of the housing 2. Specifically, a hole is formed on the top surface of the housing 2, and the top button 3 is provided such that a portion of the top button 3 is exposed through this hole. Furthermore, in this specification, "component exposed" means that the component (or a portion thereof) can be visually identified from the outside of the electronic device 1. Furthermore, "component exposed" includes both a form where the component protrudes from the housing and a form where the component does not protrude from the housing. Furthermore, in this specification, the surface of the top button 3 that is exposed through the aforementioned hole is referred to as the "exposed surface." Furthermore, in other embodiments, the top surface of the housing and the exposed surface of the top button may, for example, be integrally formed from an elastic material.

[0083] In this embodiment, the aforementioned hole is circular, and the exposed surface of the top button 3 is also circular. In this embodiment, the exposed surface of the top button 3 is larger than the exposed surface of the side button 4 (described later). Furthermore, in this embodiment, when viewed from above, the top button 3 is located in the center of the housing 2. More specifically, the top button 3 is positioned such that the center of the housing 2 and the center of the top button 3 are aligned (or nearly aligned) when viewed from above. Additionally, the top button 3 is located at the upper end of the housing 2. Figure 1 As shown, when the top button 3 is not pressed, it protrudes above the housing 2. The top button 3 can move downwards in response to the exposed surface being pressed downwards, as will be described in detail later.

[0084] In this embodiment, the top button 3 is made of a light-transmitting material. Furthermore, "light-transmitting material" refers to a material through which light can pass; it can be a transparent material (i.e., a material whose shape is clearly identifiable on the opposite side of the material) or a semi-transparent material (i.e., a material whose shape is not clearly identifiable on the opposite side of the material). Additionally, a top-side light-emitting part (i.e., a light-emitting part for the top surface) is provided inside the housing 2, closer to the inner side of the housing 2 than the top button 3. Figure 4 The top surface light-emitting part 42 shown will be described in detail later. By allowing light from the top surface light-emitting part to pass through the top surface button 3 and be emitted, the top surface button 3 can appear to be emitting light. Furthermore, the detailed structure of the top surface button 3 will be described later.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a side button 4. The side button 4 is an example of an input unit for user input operations; more specifically, it is an input unit that the user can press. The side button 4 is located on the side of the housing 2. Specifically, a hole (i.e., a hole) is formed on the side of the housing 2. Figure 8As shown in hole 2b), the side button 4 is provided such that a portion of the side button 4 is exposed through this hole. The hole is laterally elongated, and the portion of the side button 4 exposed from the housing 2 (i.e., the exposed surface) is also laterally elongated (see reference 2b). Figure 1 Additionally, in this embodiment, the side button 4 is located near the center of the housing 2 in the vertical direction. Figure 1 As shown, when the side button 4 is not pressed, it protrudes to a position further rearward than the housing 2. The side button 4 can move forward in response to the exposed surface being pressed forward, as will be described in detail later.

[0086] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the side button 4 is located at the rear end of the side portion of the housing 2. That is, the side button 4 and the terminal 5 are positioned symmetrically with respect to the center of the housing 2 when viewed from above. Accordingly, when the user holds the electronic device 1 in a manner that allows operation of the top button 3 and the side button 4 (see reference...), Figure 3 Under these conditions, the user's hand is not easily covered by the terminal, so even when the terminal is connected to cables, it is easy to hold the electronic device 1.

[0087] In this embodiment, a hole is formed on the exposed surface of the side button 4, and the light guide portion 23, described later, is exposed through this hole (see reference). Figure 1 In this embodiment, a side-emitting light-emitting part (i.e., light source) is provided inside the housing 2. Figure 15 The side-emitting light-emitting part 224 shown can make the light guide part 23 appear to be emitting light by emitting light from the side-emitting light-emitting part through the light guide part 23, which will be described in detail later. In addition, the detailed structure of the side button 4 will be described later.

[0088] Terminal 5 is used to electrically connect electronic device 1 to other devices. In this embodiment, terminal 5 is a USB connector (more specifically, a USB Type-C recessed connector). Terminal 5 can be used for electronic device 1 to receive power from other devices, and can also be used for electronic device 1 to communicate with other devices. In this embodiment, electronic device 1 includes a rechargeable battery 27 (see reference 1). Figure 4 The rechargeable battery 27 can be charged via power supplied through terminal 5, as will be described in detail later. Therefore, terminal 5 in this embodiment can be referred to as a charging terminal. Furthermore, a charging terminal refers to a terminal capable of being charged, and is not limited to a terminal that can only be used for charging (e.g., a terminal that cannot be used for communication purposes). In other embodiments, the terminal may also be capable of being used only for charging.

[0089] Terminal 5 is located on the side of housing 2 (see reference). Figure 1Specifically, a hole is formed at the front end of the side portion of the housing 2, and the terminal 5 is provided such that a portion of the terminal 5 (e.g., the portion including the pin) is exposed from the housing 2. Furthermore, the terminal 5 does not protrude from the housing 2 and is located inside the housing 2, closer to the opening portion of the aforementioned hole.

[0090] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 includes a bottom button 6. The bottom button 6 is an example of an input section for user input operations; more specifically, it is an input section that the user can press. Figure 1 As shown, the bottom button 6 is located on the bottom surface of the housing 2. Specifically, a hole is formed in the bottom surface of the housing 2, and the bottom button 6 is positioned such that a portion of it is exposed from the housing 2. In this embodiment, the bottom button 6 functions as a so-called reset button. The bottom button 6 is used, for example, to receive an instruction to perform a resetting process (e.g., pairing), which is used for communication connections between the electronic device 1 and other devices that communicate wirelessly with the electronic device 1. Therefore, to reduce the possibility of the user accidentally pressing the bottom button 6, the exposed portion (i.e., the exposed surface) of the bottom button 6 is located in a recessed position relative to the bottom surface of the housing 2 (i.e., not protruding) (see reference). Figure 1 Additionally, the exposed surface area of ​​the bottom button 6 is smaller than that of the exposed surface area of ​​the top button and the exposed surface area of ​​the side button.

[0091] In this embodiment, a sling hole 7 is formed in the housing 2. For example... Figure 1 As shown, a sling hole 7 is formed on the bottom surface of the housing 2. The sling hole 7 is a shape in which two openings 7a and 7b formed on the bottom surface of the housing 2 are connected inside the housing 2 by a wall. By connecting the sling to the two openings, the sling can be mounted on the electronic device 1.

[0092] In this embodiment, the sling holes 7 (i.e., the two openings 7a and 7b) are formed on the rear end side (i.e., the rear side) of the housing 2 with reference to the center of gravity of the electronic device 1 (here, set to a position near the center of the housing 2). Figure 1 Accordingly, when the user holds the strap attached to the electronic device 1 (that is, when the electronic device 1 is suspended), the electronic device 1 is positioned with the side button 4 on the upper side and the terminal 5 on the lower side. Here, for the electronic device 1 in this embodiment, it is envisioned that the user holds the electronic device 1 in a manner such as operating the top button 3 with their thumb and the side button 4 with their index finger (see...). Figure 3 Therefore, when the electronic device 1 is in the posture described above, the user can hold the electronic device 1 in an easy-to-operate manner by directly (that is, without changing the posture) holding the suspended electronic device 1. As a result, the convenience of the electronic device 1 can be improved.

[0093] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the sling hole can be formed at any location. For example, in other embodiments, the sling hole can be formed on the side of the housing. Furthermore, even if the sling hole is formed on the side, if it is formed at the rear end of the housing 2 with reference to the center of gravity of the electronic device 1, the same effect as in this embodiment can be achieved. Additionally, in other embodiments, the sling hole may not be formed.

[0094] In this embodiment, an acoustic hole 2a is formed in the housing 2. For example... Figure 1 As shown, a sound hole 2a is formed on the side of the housing 2. A loudspeaker is provided inside the housing 2, and the sound hole 2a is formed near the loudspeaker, which will be described in detail later. In this embodiment, the sound hole 2a is formed at a position forward of the center of the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 1 ).

[0095] [2. Internal structure of electronic device 1]

[0096] Next, the internal structure of electronic device 1 will be described. Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the internal structure of electronic device 1. Figure 5 It is Figure 4 A portion of the enlarged image represents... Figure 4 An exploded perspective view of a component located below the rechargeable battery 27 in the internal structure shown.

[0097] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of electronic device 1. Furthermore, Figure 6 The sectional view shown is a cross-section parallel to the vertical direction, passing through the center of the housing 2 and the location of the acoustic hole 2a. Additionally, Figure 7 This is a sectional view of the cross-section when viewed from above on the reference plane.

[0098] Here, the reference plane is one of the planes that is perpendicular to the vertical direction and intersects with the rechargeable battery of the electronic device 1. In this embodiment, the plane whose cross-sectional area of ​​the interior space of the housing 2 cut out by the plane that is perpendicular to the vertical direction and intersects with the rechargeable battery 27 of the electronic device 1 reaches its maximum is defined as the reference plane (see reference). Figure 6 (The single-dotted line is shown). Furthermore, the aforementioned cross-sectional area refers to the cross-sectional area of ​​the internal space of the housing 2 when no components are disposed within it; it is a cross-sectional area unaffected by the presence or absence of components inside the housing 2. The reference plane is defined to illustrate the arrangement of the components of the electronic device 1 and is not an actual component possessed by the electronic device 1. Additionally, it is not necessary to arrange certain components along the entire reference plane.

[0099] Furthermore, the reference plane is not limited to the plane with the largest cross-sectional area described above; it can also be any plane that is perpendicular to the vertical direction and intersects with the rechargeable battery. For example, in this embodiment, the reference plane intersects with the side surface of the housing, but in other embodiments, the reference plane may not intersect with this side surface. Additionally, in other embodiments, if the plane with the largest cross-sectional area does not intersect with the rechargeable battery, the reference plane may be a plane different from the plane with the largest cross-sectional area. Furthermore, even if the plane with the largest cross-sectional area intersects with the rechargeable battery, the reference plane may still be a plane different from the plane with the largest cross-sectional area.

[0100] (Side button)

[0101] First, let's describe the side button 4. Part of the side button 4 is located on the outside of the housing 2, and the other part is located inside the housing 2. Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of side button 4. Furthermore, in Figure 8 In the image, besides showing the side button 4, a portion of the housing 2 and the guide portion 21 are also shown. (As shown...) Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the side button 4 has a side button top 22, a light guide part 23, and a force application part 24.

[0102] The side key top 22 has a plate-shaped portion 101, a button portion 102, a stop member 103, a protrusion 104, and a shaft portion 105. The plate-shaped portion 101 has a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction (i.e., Figure 8 The plate-shaped portion 101 is arranged parallel to the xz plane in the housing 2. Furthermore, the plate-shaped portion 101 is disposed inside the housing 2, and its size when viewed from the front-rear direction is larger than the size of the hole 2b provided on the side of the housing 2 when viewed from the front-rear direction. The button portion 102 is provided such that it protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 through the hole 2b. The rear surface of the button portion 102 is the aforementioned exposed surface. When the side button 4 is not pressed, the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 contacts the inside of the housing 2, resulting in the button portion 102 protruding from the hole.

[0103] The stop member 103 is provided such that it protrudes forward from the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101. In this embodiment, the side key top 22 has two stop members 103, one stop member 103 is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101, and the other stop member 103 is provided on the upper left portion of the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101. Each stop member 103 has a protruding portion that protrudes upward at a position rearward of its front end. When the side button 4 is pressed down a predetermined amount from the state where the side button 4 is not pressed, the protruding portion of each stop member 103 abuts against the upper substrate 40 (specifically, the rear side portion of the upper substrate 40). As a result, the side key top 22 will not move forward beyond the state where each stop member 103 abuts against the upper substrate 40. Thus, the stop members 103 can suppress the application of excessive load to the side input detection unit 25 when the side button 4 is pressed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, two stop members 103 are provided on the left and right sides, so that even if either the right or left side of the side button 4 is pressed, at least one of the protruding portions of each stop member 103 will abut against the upper substrate 40. This allows for more reliable suppression of excessive load on the side input detection unit 25.

[0104] The shaft portion 105 is located near the center portion in the left-right direction of the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 (or, more specifically, between the two stop members 103). The shaft portion 105 is provided such that it protrudes forward from the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 (see reference). Figure 5 The protrusion 104 is provided above the shaft portion 105, and is positioned such that it protrudes to a position further forward than the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101.

[0105] Furthermore, the electronic device 1 has a guide portion 21 inside the housing 2. The guide portion 21 is located in the front direction of the side key top 22 and is fixed to the lower housing 12, for example, by a threaded fastening. The guide portion 21 has a bottom 111 parallel to the horizontal direction (i.e., a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction) and wall portions 112 to 115 extending vertically upward from the bottom 111. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the bottom 111 contacts the lower end of the shaft portion 105. In addition, a portion of the stop member 103 (specifically, the portion forward of the protruding portion) contacts the lower surface of the upper substrate 40. Thus, the vertical movement of the side key top 22 is restricted by the guide portion 21 and the upper substrate 40. Furthermore, two of the wall portions 112 to 115, 112 and 113, are provided on the left and right sides of the shaft portion 105 of the side key top 22, extending along the shaft portion 105 and in the front-back direction. That is, the shaft portion 105 is inserted between the two wall portions 112 and 113. Therefore, the left-right movement of the side button top 22 is restricted. As described above, the side button top 22 is configured such that its movement in the up-down and left-right directions is restricted, but it can move in the front-back direction.

[0106] Furthermore, the force-applying part 24 is positioned directly below one of the stop members 103 (here, the right-side stop member 103), extending in the front-rear direction with its rear end in contact with the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 of the side key top 22. In this embodiment, the force-applying part 24 is a spring (more specifically, a coil spring), but it can also be any elastic material. Additionally, a shaft extending forward from the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 101 is provided. The force-applying part 24 is configured such that the shaft is inserted into the inside of the coil spring. Two of the four wall portions 112 to 115 of the guide portion 21, 113 and 114, are provided on the left and right sides of the force-applying part 24, extending along it in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the force-applying part 24 is positioned in the left-right direction by the shaft and the two wall portions 113 and 114, and in the vertical direction by the shaft, the bottom 111, and the stop member 103. Furthermore, the wall portion 115, which extends in the left-right direction among the four wall portions 112 to 115, is arranged to contact the front end of the force-applying portion 24 (see reference). Figure 8 (The dotted lines shown). Therefore, the force-applying part 24 moves the plate-shaped part 101 in the rearward direction (i.e., Figure 8 The positive y-axis direction is shown. (It can also be said that the force is applied from the inside of the housing 2 towards the outside.) Therefore, when the side button 4 is not pressed, the side button top 22 is exerted with a force in the rearward direction and becomes the most protruding state from the housing 2. By pressing the side button 4, the side button top 22 can move in the forward direction.

[0107] As described above, the side button 4, as an example of an input unit, has: a key top (i.e., side key top 22) that can be pressed in a pressing direction (e.g., forward direction) from the outside of the housing 2 toward the inside; and a force-applying part 24, which is provided at a position closer to the inside of the housing 2 than the key top, and applies force to the key top in the opposite direction to the pressing direction. Thus, in this embodiment, the side button 4 has a structure inside the housing 2 for applying a force to push the pressed key top back.

[0108] Additionally, the electronic device 1 has a side input detection unit 25 inside the housing 2 for detecting the pressing of the side button 4 (see reference). Figure 4 The side input detection unit 25 is an electronic component (e.g., a switch) that converts input (specifically, a press input) to the side button 4 into a signal. The side input detection unit 25 is located in front of the protrusion 104 of the side button top 22. In this embodiment, the side input detection unit 25 is located on the upper substrate 40, described later. When the side button 4 is pressed, the protrusion 104 moves forward, resulting in the side input detection unit 25 being pressed. The side input detection unit 25 detects that the side button 4 is pressed by detecting that it is pressed by the protrusion 104.

[0109] In this embodiment, the guide portion 21 is located above (more specifically, directly above) the sling hole 7. That is, when the two openings 7a and 7b are viewed from the outside of the housing 2, the bottom 111 of the guide portion 21 is located on the depth side of the two openings 7a and 7b, and the lower surface of the bottom 111 becomes the bottom of the opening. In other words, in this embodiment, the guide portion 21 can be considered as a bottom forming portion that forms the bottom of the opening. When the user inserts the sling rope into one of the openings 7a and 7b, the rope touches the bottom forming portion and is guided to the other of the openings 7a and 7b. Therefore, the user can easily remove the rope from the other of the openings 7a and 7b, thereby facilitating the installation of the sling relative to the electronic device 1. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the bottom of the opening may be formed by the housing itself, rather than by the bottom forming portion (i.e., the guide portion 21).

[0110] Furthermore, "the first constituent element is located above the second constituent element" means that the first constituent element is situated above the second constituent element, and when viewed from above, at least a portion of the first constituent element is positioned in a manner that appears to overlap with at least a portion of the second constituent element. "The first constituent element is located above the second constituent element" does not imply a limitation on the entire first constituent element being arranged in a manner that overlaps with the second constituent element when viewed from above. Additionally, "the first constituent element is located directly above the second constituent element" means that, in a state where no other constituent element is present between the first and second constituent elements, the first constituent element is located above the second constituent element.

[0111] Furthermore, as described above, the guide portion 21 has a surface facing the opposite side of the pressing direction (specifically, the rear surface of the wall portion 115), and the force-applying portion 24 is held by this surface and the side key top 22, applying force to the side key top 22 in the opposite direction of the pressing direction. In other words, in addition to functioning as the bottom of the strap hole 7, the guide portion 21 also functions as the pressing force-applying portion 24. Thus, by giving the guide portion 21 multiple functions, the number of components inside the housing 2 can be reduced, thereby achieving space saving within the housing 2 and facilitating the manufacture of the electronic device 1.

[0112] The light guide 23 is used to guide the light from the inside of the housing 2 to the side of the light source (i.e., the light-emitting part). Figure 15 The component shown, with light-emitting part 224, guides light from the side towards the outside of the housing 2. The light guide part 23 is made of a light-transmitting material (more specifically, a transparent material). For example... Figure 8 As shown, the light guide portion 23 has a shape that extends in the front-to-back direction, and is arranged such that the rear end face is exposed through the hole 4a of the exposed surface of the button portion 102 (see reference). Figure 8 (The dotted lines are shown). Furthermore, the light guide 23 is fixed to the side key top 22, for example, by a threaded connection. In this embodiment, a side-emitting light-emitting portion is provided on the upper substrate 40 (described later), and the front end of the light guide 23 is positioned near this side-emitting light-emitting portion. When the side-emitting light-emitting portion emits light, light enters the front end of the light guide 23 and exits through the interior of the light guide 23 from the rear end. This allows the rear end of the light guide 23, which is located on the exposed surface, to be illuminated.

[0113] (Terminal 5)

[0114] Next, terminal 5 will be described. Figure 9 This is a diagram showing an example of the internal structure of electronic device 1. Figure 9 The diagram shows the components disposed inside the housing 2, excluding the upper substrate 40 described later, the components disposed above the upper substrate 40, and the retaining member 28 described later (see reference). Figure 4 Components other than ) . Among them, in Figure 9 In the diagram, the location of rechargeable battery 27 is indicated by a dashed line. Additionally, in... Figure 9 In this diagram, for the purpose of easy observation of the configuration of each component, only the portion of housing 2 that is lower than the reference plane is shown.

[0115] The electronic device 1 has a terminal board 26 fixed to the terminal 5 inside the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 5 and Figure 9In this embodiment, the terminal 5 is fixed by bonding the lower surface of the terminal 5 to the upper surface of the terminal substrate 26. Therefore, the terminal substrate 26 is located below the terminal 5. Furthermore, the terminal substrate 26 is fixed to the lower housing 12, for example, by threaded fastening. Additionally, the terminal 5 is electrically connected to the lower substrate 32 (described later) via the terminal substrate 26, which is not shown in the figure.

[0116] In this embodiment, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction (i.e., the horizontal direction), the terminal 5 is positioned to overlap with the rechargeable battery 27. This shortens the vertical length of the housing 2, enabling a thinner housing 2. Furthermore, "positioned to overlap" means that at least a portion of the terminal 5 overlaps with at least a portion of the rechargeable battery 27; it does not imply that the entire terminal 5 overlaps with the rechargeable battery 27, nor does it imply that the entire rechargeable battery 27 overlaps with the terminal 5.

[0117] (Rechargeable battery)

[0118] like Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a rechargeable battery 27. In this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is located near the center of the housing 2. Specifically, the rechargeable battery 27 is arranged to overlap with the center of the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 6 In addition, the aforementioned terminal 5 and side button 4 are located on the side of the rechargeable battery 27.

[0119] In this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is rectangular in shape (see reference). Figure 4 Specifically, the rechargeable battery 27 has a portion of its cuboid shape with its edges rounded. Furthermore, the top surface of the rechargeable battery 27 is positioned perpendicular to the vertical direction. This reduces the vertical length of the housing 2, enabling a thinner electronic device 1.

[0120] Furthermore, in this specification, the axis passing through the center of the rechargeable battery 27 and parallel to the longer side of the sides parallel to the same horizontal plane is referred to as the "major axis of the rechargeable battery," and the axis passing through the center and parallel to the shorter side of the sides parallel to the same horizontal plane is referred to as the "minor axis of the rechargeable battery." Additionally, the rechargeable battery 27 is rectangular in the aforementioned reference plane (or, more accurately, its cross-sectional shape in the reference plane is rectangular). See reference... Figure 7In this specification, among the four sides of the rechargeable battery 27 in the reference plane, the longer side is sometimes referred to as the "long side of the rechargeable battery," and the shorter side as the "short side of the rechargeable battery." The "long side" and "short side" of the rechargeable battery can be straight lines on the faces (specifically, the side surfaces) of a cuboid, in addition to being sides of a cuboid. Furthermore, in this specification, the front long side of the rechargeable battery 27 in the reference plane is referred to as the "first long side," and the rear long side is referred to as the "second long side."

[0121] In addition, in this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is flat (see reference). Figure 4 , Figure 6 In this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is configured with its largest surface area as the top (and bottom) surface. That is, similar to the housing 2, the rechargeable battery 27 is configured with its length in the vertical direction shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. This allows for efficient use of the space within the housing 2 to accommodate the rechargeable battery 27, and compared to other configurations, enables a thinner electronic device 1.

[0122] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is arranged with its major axis tilted relative to the front-rear direction. Figure 7 As shown, in the reference plane, the long side of the rechargeable battery 27 is inclined relative to the front-back direction (specifically, it faces the middle direction between the front-back direction and the left-right direction).

[0123] In this embodiment, a side button 4 is provided at the rear end of the housing 2. The side button 4 (e.g., the shaft portion 105 of the side button 4) extends from the aforementioned rear end position in the reference plane to a position between the second long side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the portion of the side surface of the housing 2 opposite to that second long side (see reference). Figure 7 The rechargeable battery 27 is configured to tilt relative to the front-rear direction as described above, thereby preventing interference with the side button 4 (or, in other words, to be configured so that it does not overlap when viewed from above). Furthermore, the side button 4 has components (e.g., the force-applying part 24, the shaft part 105) disposed inside the housing 2, and in this embodiment, these components can be configured in a manner that does not interfere with the rechargeable battery 27. This enables miniaturization of the electronic device 1.

[0124] Alternatively, it can be said that the side button 4 is located on the side of the housing 2 at a position that overlaps with the rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the side button may also be located at a position that overlaps with the rechargeable battery when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction but does not intersect with a reference plane. As described above, by arranging the side button 4 and the rechargeable battery 27 at the same height, the electronic device 1 can be made thinner.

[0125] In addition, in this embodiment, a terminal 5 is provided at the front end of the housing 2. In the reference plane, the terminal 5 extends from the front end of the housing 2 to a position between the first long side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the portion of the side surface of the housing 2 opposite to the first long side (see reference). Figure 7 Furthermore, terminal 5 is located on the side of housing 2 at a position that overlaps with rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. Rechargeable battery 27 is configured to be tilted relative to the front-rear direction as described above, thereby preventing interference with terminal 5.

[0126] Here, assuming the rechargeable battery 27 is arranged with its long axis parallel to the front-rear direction, in order to prevent the rechargeable battery 27 from interfering with the terminal 5 and the side button 4, the length of the rechargeable battery 27 in the long axis direction needs to be shortened (or the housing 2 needs to be enlarged) compared to this embodiment. Furthermore, Figure 9 The single-dotted line shown illustrates an example of the position of the rechargeable battery 27 when its major axis is parallel to the front-back direction and does not interfere with the terminal 5 and the side button 4. Thus, when the rechargeable battery 27 is positioned with its major axis along the front-back direction, only a configuration larger than that in this embodiment (…) Figure 9 The dotted lines shown indicate a small rechargeable battery 27 (or, it is impossible to miniaturize the housing 2). In contrast, in this embodiment, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27 in a manner where its long axis is tilted relative to the front-rear direction as described above, the rechargeable battery 27 can be positioned closer to the inner wall of the housing 2, making it easier to arrange a larger rechargeable battery 27.

[0127] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27 at an angle relative to the front-rear direction as described above, it is easy to ensure space within the housing 2 for arranging the terminal 5 and the side button 4. Here, in this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape obtained by cutting through the interior space of the housing 2 using a plane intersecting the rechargeable battery 27 and a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction is circular (see reference). Figure 7Therefore, in the area inside the housing 2 at the same height as the rechargeable battery 27, the space for arranging other components between the rechargeable battery 27 and the inner wall of the housing 2 is limited. In this embodiment, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27 at an angle as described above, the terminals 5 and the side button 4 can be easily arranged even under the aforementioned space constraints.

[0128] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the angle between the front-to-back direction and the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 is approximately 55°, but this angle is not limited to this. As described above, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27 in a manner where its long axis is tilted relative to the front-to-back direction, at least the aforementioned effects can be obtained. For example, when the angle is in the range of 30° or more and 60° or less, sufficient effects can be obtained.

[0129] In other embodiments, the rechargeable battery may be arranged such that the angle between its major axis and the front-rear direction is right-angled. Even with such a arrangement, it is easy to arrange the battery in a way that does not cause interference between the battery and the terminals and the side button, just like in this embodiment. Furthermore, when the rechargeable battery 27 is arranged at an angle relative to the front-rear direction as in this embodiment, compared to the case where the angle between the major axis of the battery 27 and the front-rear direction is right-angled, the space between the terminals 5 and the battery 27 (specifically, the space for the speaker arrangement described later) and the space between the side button 4 and the battery 27 (specifically, the space for the vibrator arrangement described later) can be increased, thus making it easier to arrange components within the housing 2.

[0130] like Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a retainer 28. The retainer 28 covers at least a portion of the rechargeable battery 27 to protect it. In this embodiment, the retainer 28 is disposed above the rechargeable battery 27 and covers at least a portion of the top surface side (i.e., upper side) of the rechargeable battery 27. Specifically, the retainer 28 has a top 121 that is perpendicular to the vertical direction and a sidewall portion 122 extending downward from the top 121 (see reference). Figure 6The retainer 28 is positioned such that the top surface of the rechargeable battery 27 is covered by the top 121 and the sides of the rechargeable battery 27 are surrounded by the sidewall portion 122. Thus, the retainer 28 covers the top surface and four sides of the rechargeable battery 27. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the retainer may further cover a portion of the bottom surface of the rechargeable battery 27. For example, the retainer may also have a protrusion extending horizontally from the lower end of the aforementioned sidewall portion, the protrusion covering a portion of the bottom surface of the rechargeable battery 27. In this embodiment, the retainer 28 does not cover the bottom surface of the rechargeable battery 27; therefore, the lower substrate 32 (described later) can be positioned close to (or in contact with) the rechargeable battery 27 below it, enabling a thinner electronic device 1.

[0131] In this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is fixed to the retainer 28. The fixing method is arbitrary; in this embodiment, the top surface of the rechargeable battery 27 and the lower surface of the top 121 of the retainer 28 are bonded together, for example, with double-sided tape, thereby fixing the rechargeable battery 27 to the retainer 28. Alternatively, the retainer 28 is fixed to the lower housing 12, for example, by threads. Thus, the rechargeable battery 27 is fixed relative to the lower housing 12.

[0132] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 refers to the degree to which each side of the side and the side adjacent to that side approaches the inner wall of the housing 2 (more specifically, the inner wall of the side portion of the housing 2). Figure 7 As shown, in the reference plane, the two ends of the long side of the rechargeable battery 27 (i.e., the long side of the rechargeable battery 27 that is rectangular in the reference plane) are close to the housing 2. Therefore, the space within the housing 2 can be efficiently utilized to arrange the rechargeable battery 27, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side of the rechargeable battery 27 is surrounded by a retaining member 28; therefore, a retaining member 28 (see reference 28) exists between the side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the side of the housing 2. Figure 7 However, in other embodiments, the retainer may not cover the side of the rechargeable battery, in which case the side of the rechargeable battery may contact the inner wall of the housing. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the retainer 28 may contact the inner wall of the side portion of the housing 2, or it may be close to but not in contact with the inner wall of the side portion of the housing 2.

[0133] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a recess 2c is formed on the inner wall of the housing 2 at a location close to or in contact with the corner of the rechargeable battery 27 (see reference). Figure 9The retainer 28 is configured such that a portion of the retainer 28 is inserted into the recess 2c. This allows for miniaturization of the housing 2 (or, in other words, enables the housing 2 to accommodate a larger rechargeable battery). Furthermore, the retainer 28 may or may not be in contact with the recess 2c. Additionally, in this embodiment, the recess 2c is formed at four locations corresponding to the four vertices on the lower side of the rechargeable battery 27 (see reference). Figure 9 However, in other embodiments, the recess can be formed at any of one to three locations. Additionally, in other embodiments, the recess can be formed at at least one of four locations on the inner wall of the housing corresponding to the four vertices on the upper side of the rechargeable battery 27. Furthermore, in other embodiments, even when the retainer does not cover the side of the rechargeable battery, the battery can be configured with a portion of it inserted into the recess. In this case, the rechargeable battery may or may not be in contact with the recess.

[0134] (Vibrator and speaker)

[0135] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes an oscillator 29. The oscillator 29 is a device used to vibrate the entire electronic device 1 through its own vibration and to notify the user through vibration. The oscillator 29 has a shape with a long side (or a shape that is longer in one direction), more specifically, it is a columnar shape extending along its long side. The oscillator 29 is located inside the housing 2 on the side of the rechargeable battery 27 (more specifically, on the left rear side) (see reference). Figure 6 , Figure 9 ).like Figure 9 As shown, when viewed from above, the oscillator 29 is disposed in the space between the side of the rechargeable battery 27 (specifically, the side including the second long side) and the inner wall of the housing 2 (more specifically, the inner wall of the side portion of the housing 2) opposite to that side (e.g., by...). Figure 9 The space A enclosed by the dotted lines shown. More specifically, the oscillator 29 is located within the aforementioned space, surrounded by the rechargeable battery 27, the inner wall of the housing 2, and the side button 4. Furthermore, in the reference plane, the oscillator 29 is located between the second long side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the portion of the side surface of the housing 2 opposite to that second long side (e.g., its location within the aforementioned space A) (see reference). Figure 7 As described above, in this embodiment, by tilting the rechargeable battery 27, the space can be increased, thereby making it easier to configure the oscillator 29.

[0136] In this embodiment, the oscillator 29 is arranged such that its long side is parallel to the horizontal direction. The oscillator 29 is positioned at a location that overlaps with the rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from the horizontal direction. As a result, the space within the housing 2 can be used efficiently to arrange the oscillator 29 (i.e., the oscillator 29 is arranged such that its length in the vertical direction is shortened), and the housing 2 can be made thinner.

[0137] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the oscillator 29 is arranged such that its long side direction is close to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 (i.e., forming an angle of less than 45°) (see reference). Figure 9 Alternatively, the speaker can be configured with the long side of the vibrator 29 parallel to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27. This allows for efficient use of space within the aforementioned area to configure the vibrator 29, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1 compared to configurations in other orientations. Furthermore, it also facilitates the configuration of larger vibrators.

[0138] The oscillator 29 is fixed to the lower housing 12. Specifically, the lower housing 12 has a frame portion 131 that surrounds the oscillator 29 in the horizontal direction (see reference). Figure 5 , Figure 9 The frame portion 131 has a wall extending upward from the inner wall on the back side of the bottom surface of the lower housing 12, and the oscillator 29 is held by the wall from all sides. The oscillator 29 is held by the wall under a certain degree of force applied by the wall, thereby fixing it to the lower housing 12.

[0139] In addition, the oscillator 29 is also fixed by the retainer 28. Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the position of the retainer 28 inside the housing 2. Furthermore, in Figure 10 In this text, the component located above the retainer 28 within the housing 2 is omitted. Additionally, in... Figure 10 In this diagram, for the purpose of easy observation of the configuration of each component, only the portion of housing 2 that is lower than the reference plane is shown.

[0140] like Figure 10 As shown, the retainer 28 covering the rechargeable battery 27 has a first arm 123 extending above the oscillator 29. The first arm 123 contacts the upper part of the oscillator 29 and presses the oscillator 29 from above (see reference). Figure 6 Therefore, in the vertical direction, the oscillator 29 is also clamped and fixed by the inner wall of the lower housing 12 and the retainer 28. This allows the oscillator 29 to be more securely fixed relative to the housing 2. Furthermore, it allows the vibration of the oscillator 29 to be easily transmitted to the housing 2.

[0141] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a speaker 30. In this embodiment, the speaker 30 is flat with its front and back surfaces larger than its rear surfaces, and its front and back surfaces are elongated. The speaker 30 is located inside the housing 2 on the side of the rechargeable battery 27 (more specifically, on the right front side) (see reference). Figure 6 , Figure 9 ).like Figure 9 As shown, when viewed from above, the speaker 30 is disposed in the space between the side of the rechargeable battery 27 (specifically, the side including the first long side) and the inner wall of the housing 2 (more specifically, the inner wall of the side portion of the housing 2) opposite to that side (e.g., by...). Figure 9 The space B enclosed by the dotted lines shown. More specifically, the speaker 30 is disposed within the aforementioned space in a position surrounded by the rechargeable battery 27, the inner wall of the housing 2, and the terminal 5. Furthermore, in the reference plane, the speaker 30 is located between the first long side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the portion of the side surface of the housing 2 opposite to the first long side (see reference). Figure 7 As described above, in this embodiment, by tilting the rechargeable battery 27, the space can be increased, thereby making it easier to arrange the speaker 30.

[0142] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the speaker 30 is arranged such that its long side direction is close to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 (specifically, forming an angle of less than 45°). Alternatively, the speaker 30 can be arranged with its long side direction parallel to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27. This allows for efficient use of space within the aforementioned area, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1 compared to other orientations. Additionally, it facilitates the arrangement of larger speakers.

[0143] In addition, electronic device 1 has a base 31 (see reference) Figure 4 The speaker 30 is fixed to the lower housing 12 by means of a base 31. Specifically, the base 31 is fixed to the inner wall of the back side of the bottom surface of the lower housing 12 by means of threads, for example. In addition, the speaker 30 is fixed to the base 31 by means of double-sided tape, for example.

[0144] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the speaker 30 is also secured by the aforementioned retaining member 28. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the retainer 28 covering the rechargeable battery 27 has a second arm 124 extending above the speaker 30. The second arm 124 presses the speaker 30 from above through a cushioning material (see reference). Figure 6 Therefore, the speaker 30 is also clamped and fixed by the base 31 and the retainer 28. As a result, the speaker 30 can be more securely fixed relative to the housing 2.

[0145] As described above, in this embodiment, the retaining member 28, which covers at least a portion of the rechargeable battery 27, presses the vibrator 29 from above and the speaker 30 from above. In other words, in this embodiment, the components for respectively securing the rechargeable battery 27, the vibrator 29, and the speaker 30 are integrated. This reduces the number of components inside the housing 2, thus saving space within the housing 2 and facilitating the manufacture of the electronic device 1. Furthermore, while the rechargeable battery 27, the vibrator 29, and the speaker 30 are secured by the retaining member 28 in this embodiment, in other embodiments, the retaining member may only secure the rechargeable battery 27, or it may secure either the vibrator 29 or the speaker 30 in addition to the rechargeable battery 27. Additionally, in other embodiments, the electronic device 1 may have a component different from the retaining member 30 for pressing the vibrator 29 from above, or it may have a component different from the retaining member 30 for pressing the speaker 30 from above.

[0146] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the flat speaker 30 is arranged with its surface and back inclined relative to the horizontal plane. Specifically, the speaker 30 is inclined in a direction of rotation about an axis that is substantially parallel to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 (or, more specifically, parallel to the long side of the rechargeable battery 27 in the reference plane). More specifically, the speaker 30 is inclined such that the side closer to the rechargeable battery 27 is lower and the side farther from the rechargeable battery 27 is upper. Alternatively, the speaker 30 is inclined such that the side closer to the center of the housing 2 is lower and the side farther from the center is upper when viewed from above. Based on the above, compared to arranging the flat speaker 30 horizontally instead of tilting it, the width of the speaker 30 in the direction perpendicular to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 (that is, the width of the speaker 30 when viewed from above) can be reduced, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1. Furthermore, it is easier to arrange a larger speaker. Furthermore, the tilt direction of the speaker 30 is not limited to a rotational direction about an axis parallel to the major axis of the rechargeable battery 27, but can also be a rotational direction about any axis about a direction close to the major axis relative to the minor axis of the rechargeable battery 27. In this case, similar to this embodiment, miniaturization of the electronic device can be achieved. In addition, in other embodiments, the flat speaker can be configured with its surface and back side parallel to the horizontal plane, or it can be configured with its surface and back side perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0147] Furthermore, the aforementioned sound hole 2a is formed in the side portion of the housing 2 at a position near the speaker 30 (see reference). Figure 6For example, the sound hole 2a is formed at a position where, when viewed from above, a speaker 30 is positioned between the center of the housing 2 and the sound hole 2a. This allows sound from the speaker 30 to easily travel to the outside of the housing 2. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the position of the sound hole is arbitrary; for example, it may be formed near the speaker and on the top or bottom surface of the housing.

[0148] As described above, in this embodiment, the oscillator 29 and the speaker 30 are positioned such that the rechargeable battery 27 is sandwiched between the oscillator 29 and the speaker 30 (see reference). Figure 9 In other words, inside the housing 2, the vibrator 29 is disposed on one side of the rechargeable battery 27, and the speaker 30 is disposed on the other side of the rechargeable battery 27. Accordingly, the space inside the housing 2, excluding the rechargeable battery 27, can be efficiently utilized to arrange the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1. In addition, it is easy to configure a larger vibrator 29 and a larger speaker 30.

[0149] In other embodiments, the vibrator and speaker can be configured on the same side with respect to the rechargeable battery 27. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the electronic device may not have a vibrator 29 and speaker 30, but instead has a vibrating component (e.g., a voice coil motor) capable of generating vibrations and producing sound. For example, the vibrating component can be configured in the space provided for the speaker 30 (i.e., by...). Figure 9 In the space B) enclosed by the points and lines shown.

[0150] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29 are arranged in a manner that offsets them relative to the front-rear direction (see reference). Figure 9 Here, as described above, in this embodiment, the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 is inclined relative to the front-rear direction. Therefore, a space is created on one side of the housing 2 (the right side in this case), further forward than the center of the housing 2 (e.g., by...). Figure 9 The space B enclosed by the dotted lines shown), on the other hand, on the other side (here, the left side), a space is created at a position further back than the center of the shell 2 (e.g., by...). Figure 9 The space enclosed by the dotted lines shown is A). Therefore, by arranging the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29, which are respectively located on the right and left sides of the housing 2, in a position offset relative to the front and rear directions, the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29 can be arranged in a way that does not interfere with the rechargeable battery 27.

[0151] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the speaker 30 is positioned forward of the vibrator 29. The speaker 30 and the sound hole 2a are positioned forward of the center of the housing 2 (or, more specifically, on the side opposite to the side where the side button 4 is located). Here, in this embodiment, it is envisioned that the user holds the electronic device 1 (see reference 1) by operating the top button 3 with their thumb and the side button 4 with their index finger. Figure 3 At this time, it is envisioned that the electronic device 1 is held at an angle, close to the front side when viewed by the user (i.e., the side where the terminal 5 is located) and moving away from the rear side (i.e., the side where the side button 4 is located) towards the depth side when viewed by the user. When the electronic device 1 is held by the user as described above, by arranging the speaker 30 and the sound hole 2a in a position closer to the front side than the center of the housing 2, as in this embodiment, the user can easily hear the sound from the speaker 30. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the arrangement of the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29 in this embodiment can be interchanged.

[0152] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27 is positioned such that the center of the housing 2 and the center of the rechargeable battery 27 are aligned or nearly aligned when viewed from above. This ensures that within the housing 2, there is space of equal size on both sides of the rechargeable battery 27 (i.e., space that allows for...). Figure 9 (Spaces A and B shown are of the same size). Furthermore, in other embodiments, when viewed from above, the center of the rechargeable battery may be located at a different position than the center of the housing. In other embodiments, for example, when the volume of the speaker is larger than the volume of the vibrator, the rechargeable battery may be configured such that space B is larger than space A.

[0153] (lower base plate)

[0154] like Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a lower substrate 32. The lower substrate 32 is equipped with a control circuit that performs control processing in the electronic device 1 (i.e., Figure 15 The control circuit 221 shown is mounted on a substrate. Additionally, the electronic device 1 includes an acceleration sensor (i.e., Figure 15 The accelerometer 222 and connector 141 shown are shown in the figure. Figure 9 In this embodiment, the aforementioned accelerometer and connector 141 are disposed on the lower substrate 32. The lower substrate 32 is disposed below the rechargeable battery 27 (see reference). Figure 6 The lower substrate 32 is fixed to the lower housing 12 (more specifically, the inner wall of the back side of the bottom surface of the lower housing 12) by means of threads, for example.

[0155] An accelerometer, an example of an inertial sensor, detects acceleration applied to the electronic device 1. In this embodiment, the accelerometer is provided on the bottom side (i.e., the lower side) of the lower substrate 32. By providing the accelerometer on the bottom side, the gap between the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27 disposed thereon can be reduced, thus saving space. This allows for a thinner electronic device 1. Furthermore, it is possible to design the rechargeable battery 27 and the accelerometer to not be in contact. In other embodiments, the electronic device may replace the accelerometer with (or include an accelerometer while also having an accelerometer) other types of inertial sensors (e.g., angular velocity sensors), or it may not include an accelerometer at all.

[0156] Connector 141 is used to electrically connect the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27. In this embodiment, a cable is connected to the rechargeable battery 27, which extends from a hole 28a formed in the retainer 28 to the outside of the retainer 28 and connects to connector 141. Thus, connector 141 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 27. Furthermore, connector 141 is located at a different position on the top side (i.e., the upper side) of the lower substrate 32 than the portion directly below the rechargeable battery 27 (i.e., the portion obscured by the rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from above) (see reference). Figure 9 In other words, the connector 141 is positioned so as not to overlap with the rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from above. As a result, the gap between the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27 disposed thereon can be reduced, enabling the electronic device to be made thinner.

[0157] In this embodiment, the portion of the lower substrate 32 located directly below the rechargeable battery 27 on the top side surface does not have any components protruding from the lower substrate 32 (see reference). Figure 6 This reduces the gap between the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27 disposed thereon, enabling the electronic device to be made thinner. Furthermore, the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27 can be disposed with a gap between them or in contact with each other. Alternatively, the lower substrate 32 and the rechargeable battery 27 can be bonded together.

[0158] Additionally, the lower substrate 32 is positioned at a location that overlaps with the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30 when viewed from a horizontal direction (see reference). Figure 6 Therefore, the length of the shell 2 in the vertical direction can be shortened, and the shell 2 can be made thinner.

[0159] (Bottom button)

[0160] The bottom button 6 is provided such that a portion of it is exposed through a hole in the bottom surface of the housing 2. In this embodiment, the bottom button 6 has a bottom key top 33 and a bottom key rubber 34. The bottom key top 33 has an upper surface and a lower surface, and the bottom key top 33 is provided such that the lower surface, which is the exposed surface, covers the hole in the bottom surface of the housing 2 from the inside. The bottom key rubber 34 has a top portion extending parallel to the horizontal direction and a side wall portion extending downward from the outer periphery of the top portion. The bottom key rubber 34 is provided above the bottom key top 33, and the lower surface of the top portion of the bottom key rubber 34 contacts the upper surface of the bottom key top 33. The lower housing 12 has a frame portion 132 (see reference) extending upward from the inner wall of the lower housing 12 around the aforementioned hole. Figure 5 By bringing the frame portion into contact with the sidewall portion of the bottom key rubber 34, the bottom key rubber 34 is fixed in the horizontal direction. Additionally, in the vertical direction, the bottom key rubber 34 is clamped and fixed by the upper lower substrate 32 and the lower housing 12.

[0161] On the upper surface of the aforementioned top portion of the bottom key rubber 34, a protrusion is provided near the center. On the lower surface of the lower substrate 32, directly above the protrusion, a bottom input detection unit (i.e.,) is provided to detect the pressing of the bottom button 6. Figure 15 The bottom input detection unit 223 is shown. When the bottom button 6 is not pressed, the protrusion does not press the bottom input detection unit. On the other hand, when the bottom button 6 is pressed, the bottom key rubber 34 elastically deforms, the protrusion moves upward, and as a result, the bottom input detection unit is pressed. The bottom input detection unit detects that the bottom button 6 is pressed by detecting that it is pressed by the protrusion.

[0162] (upper base plate)

[0163] like Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes an upper substrate 40. The upper substrate 40 is disposed above the retainer 28 inside the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 6 The upper substrate 40 is fixed to the upper housing 11 (more specifically, the inner wall of the back side of the top surface of the upper housing 11) by means of threads, for example. In this embodiment, the upper substrate 40 is provided with the aforementioned side input detection part 25 and a side light-emitting part (i.e., Figure 15 The side-emitting portion 224 is shown. The side input detection portion 25 is provided at the rear end of the upper substrate 40 in front of the protrusion 104 in the side key top 22 of the side button 4. Additionally, the side-emitting portion is provided near the front end of the upper substrate 40 near the front end of the light guide portion 23 of the side button 4. Furthermore, the side-emitting portion is, for example, an LED.

[0164] Additionally, the electronic device 1 includes a top input detection unit 41 for detecting the pressing of the top button 3 and a top light-emitting unit 42. The top input detection unit 41 is an electronic component (e.g., a switch) that converts the input (specifically, the pressing input) to the top button 3 into a signal. In this embodiment, the top input detection unit 41 is located on the upper surface of the upper substrate 40, directly below the center of the exposed surface of the top button 3 (see below). Figure 12 Thus, by providing the top surface input detection unit 41 on the top surface side (i.e., the upper surface) of the upper substrate 40, the distance between the bottom surface side (i.e., the lower surface, or the surface side of the rechargeable battery 27) of the upper substrate 40 and the rechargeable battery 27 can be shortened, thereby saving space. As a result, the electronic device 1 can be made thinner.

[0165] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 includes four top-surface light-emitting portions 42. These top-surface light-emitting portions 42 are light sources, such as LEDs, used to illuminate the top-surface button 3. The four top-surface light-emitting portions 42 are respectively disposed around the top-surface input detection portion 41 on the upper surface of the upper substrate 40. Thus, by providing the top-surface light-emitting portions 42 on the top-side surface of the upper substrate 40, light can be emitted from the translucent top-surface button 3 to the outside of the housing 2. This allows the top-surface button 3 to illuminate (or, in other words, makes the top-surface button 3 appear to be emitting light). Furthermore, in other embodiments, the number of top-surface light-emitting portions is arbitrary and not limited to four. Moreover, by providing multiple top-surface light-emitting portions 42, the exposed surface of the top-surface button 3 can be illuminated uniformly, as will be described in detail later.

[0166] In addition, electronic device 1 is equipped with an antenna for communicating with the aforementioned information processing device (i.e., Figure 15 Antenna 225 shown. In this embodiment, the antenna is disposed on the upper substrate 40.

[0167] As described above, in this embodiment, the portion of the lower surface of the upper substrate 40 located directly above the rechargeable battery 27 (i.e., the portion obscured by the rechargeable battery 27 when viewed from below) does not have any protruding parts from the upper substrate 40 (see reference). Figure 6 This shortens the distance between the bottom side of the upper substrate 40 and the rechargeable battery 27, enabling a thinner electronic device 1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower surface of the upper substrate 40 and the upper surface of the retainer 28 are bonded together, for example, with double-sided tape, as will be described in detail later. However, in other embodiments, the lower surface of the upper substrate and the upper surface of the retainer may not be bonded together or may not be in contact.

[0168] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the combined area of ​​one side of the lower substrate 32 and the area of ​​one side of the upper substrate 40 is greater than the cross-sectional area obtained by cutting the interior space of the housing 2 using a plane (in this embodiment, a reference plane) that maximizes the cross-sectional area obtained by cutting the interior space of the housing 2 from a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. Therefore, even when the area of ​​a single substrate is so large that it cannot be completely housed within the housing 2, each substrate can be housed within the housing 2, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1.

[0169] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29 are positioned below the upper substrate 40 (see reference). Figure 6 Therefore, by arranging the speaker 30 and the vibrator 29 in a manner that overlaps with the upper substrate 40 when viewed from above, the length of the housing 2 in the horizontal direction (i.e., the left-right or front-back direction) can be shortened. As a result, miniaturization of the electronic device 1 can be achieved.

[0170] (Top button 3)

[0171] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 And explain the detailed structure of the top button 3. Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of button 3 on the top surface. Furthermore, in Figure 11 In the middle, in addition to showing the top button 3, the upper housing 11 is also shown. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of electronic device 1. Furthermore, in Figure 12 The image shows an upper substrate 40 and a structure located above the upper substrate 40.

[0172] The top button 3 is located above the upper substrate 40 (see reference). Figure 12 ).like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the top button 3 has a top button 43, a spacer 44, and a top button rubber 45. The top button rubber 45 is disposed above the upper substrate 40, the spacer 44 is disposed above the top button rubber 45, and the top button 43 is disposed above the spacer 44. The top button 43 is disposed such that a portion of it protrudes from a hole in the upper housing 11.

[0173] like Figure 12 As shown, the top surface key 43 has a central portion 151, an outer edge portion 152, and a raised portion 153. The central portion 151 is the part of its upper surface exposed through the hole in the upper housing 11, and is a flat plate extending in the horizontal direction. When viewed from above, the central portion 151 is circular in shape, and is the same size as or slightly smaller than the hole. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the central portion 151 (i.e., the exposed surface) is a slightly convex curved surface in the upward direction, but it can also be a flat surface.

[0174] The outer edge portion 152 is the outer edge of the top surface key 43 and is provided around the central portion 151. When viewed from above, the outer edge portion 152 is annular in shape surrounding the central portion 151. The lower surface of the outer edge portion 152 is located below the lower surface of the central portion 151.

[0175] Furthermore, the raised portion 153 is the part between the central portion 151 and the outer edge portion 152. When viewed from above, the raised portion 153 is an annular shape surrounding the central portion 151. Figure 12 As shown, the raised portion 153 is provided in a vertically extending manner. Specifically, the raised portion 153 extends upward from the inner peripheral side of the outer edge portion 152, and the upper end of the raised portion 153 is connected to the outer peripheral portion of the central portion 151. In addition, the raised portion 153 is located to the side of the opening of the aforementioned hole in the upper housing 11. As described above, in this embodiment, the top key 43 has a raised portion, therefore, the top key 43 is less likely to shift horizontally relative to the housing 2, and the top key 43 is less likely to detach from the housing 2. Furthermore, the phrase "extending in a vertically extending manner" means that the extending direction only needs to have a component in the vertical direction, and is not limited to extending parallel to the vertical direction.

[0176] Furthermore, the top key 43 is entirely made of a translucent material. However, in other embodiments, only a portion of the top key (e.g., the central portion) may be translucent.

[0177] The spacer 44 has a central portion 161, an outer edge portion 162, and a raised portion 163. The central portion 161 is a flat plate extending horizontally and is circular when viewed from above. The central portion 161 of the spacer 44 is located below the central portion 151 of the top key 43. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower surface of the central portion 161 of the spacer 44 is positioned at the same height as the lower surface of the outer edge portion 152 of the top key 43 (i.e., at the same position in the vertical direction). This allows for a thinner component consisting of the top key 43 and the spacer 44, and enables a thinner top button 3. In addition, the upper surface of the central portion 161 of the spacer 44 is flat. The spacer 44 has a protrusion 164 on the lower surface of the central portion 161 that protrudes downward from the flat portion of the lower surface. The protrusion 164 is located at the center when viewed from above (which can also be described as the center of the exposed surface of the top key 43) (see reference). Figure 12 ).

[0178] The outer edge portion 162 is the outer edge of the spacer 44, located around the central portion 161. Viewed from above, the outer edge portion 162 is annular, surrounding the central portion 161. Furthermore, the lower surface of the outer edge portion 162 is positioned lower than the lower surface of the central portion 161. The lower surface of the protrusion 164 is positioned higher than the lower surface of the outer edge portion 162. This allows for a thinner top-side button 3.

[0179] The aforementioned raised portion 163 is the part between the central portion 161 and the outer edge portion 162. Viewed from above, the raised portion 163 is annular in shape, surrounding the central portion 161. Figure 12 As shown, the raised portion 163 is provided in a vertical direction. That is, the raised portion 163 extends upward from the inner peripheral side of the outer edge portion 162, and the upper end of the raised portion 163 is connected to the outer peripheral portion of the central portion 161. By providing the raised portion 163 on the spacer 44, the distance between the central portion 161 of the spacer 44 and the upper substrate 40 can be increased. As a result, when the top button 3 is pressed, the possibility that a component provided on the upper substrate 40 (such as the top surface light-emitting portion 42) can touch the central portion 161 through the top surface key rubber 45 can be reduced. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the raised portion 163 extends obliquely upward from the outer edge portion 162, but in other embodiments, the raised portion 163 may also be provided in a direction that extends directly upward from the outer edge portion 162.

[0180] Furthermore, the raised portion 163 of the spacer 44 is positioned such that at least a portion of the raised portion 163 overlaps with the raised portion 153 of the top key 43 when viewed from above. Alternatively, it can be stated that the raised portion 163 of the spacer 44 is located near the raised portion 153 of the top key 43 (see reference). Figure 12 Accordingly, the distance between a large portion of the central portion 161 of the spacer 44 and the upper substrate 40 can be increased. Therefore, when the top button 3 is pressed, the possibility that the component provided on the upper substrate 40 will touch the central portion through the top key rubber 45 can be reduced.

[0181] Furthermore, the spacer 44 is entirely made of a light-transmitting material. However, in other embodiments, the spacer may also be light-transmitting only a portion thereof (e.g., the central portion).

[0182] The spacer 44 is fixed to the top key 43. Specifically, the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 and the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 are fixed together. In this embodiment, the top key 43 has a protrusion 154 on the lower surface of the outer edge 152, and a hole 44a is formed at the position corresponding to the protrusion 154 on the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 (see reference). Figure 11Furthermore, in this embodiment, there are three protrusions 154 and three holes 44a, but the number of protrusions 154 and holes 44a is arbitrary. By performing thermal riveting with the protrusions 154 inserted into the holes 44a, the top key 43 and the spacer 44 are fixed together.

[0183] As described above, in this embodiment, when the top key 43 is not pressed, the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 contacts the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 (see reference). Figure 12 Accordingly, the spacer 44 moves downward immediately in response to the pressing of the top button 43, thus making it easy to detect the pressing of the top button 3. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 contacts the outer edge 152 of the top button 43 regardless of whether the top button 43 is not pressed or is pressed. However, in other embodiments, it may be configured such that the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 does not contact the outer edge 152 of the top button 43 when the top button 43 is not pressed, and contacts the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 when the top button 43 is pressed.

[0184] In other embodiments, the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 and the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 can be connected via an intermediate member. For example, the electronic device may include a buffer material sandwiched between the upper surface of the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 and the lower surface of the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 as an intermediate member. Even in this case, the spacer 44 can be moved downward in response to pressing the top key 43.

[0185] In addition, a frame portion 171 extending downward is provided on the inner wall of the upper housing 11 (see reference). Figure 11 The frame portion 171 is provided in such a way that it surrounds the outer edge portion 152 of the top key 43 (see reference). Figure 12 The outer edge 152 of the top key 43, when viewed from above, is generally circular, but has a protrusion 155 that protrudes outward from the circle in a certain area. A recess 172 is provided in the frame portion 171 for the protrusion 155 to fit into, and the top key 43 is arranged such that the protrusion 155 fits into the recess 172 in the horizontal direction. Thus, the top key 43 (and the spacer 44) are configured to be positioned in the horizontal direction and movable in the vertical direction. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of protrusions 155 and recesses 172 is four, but it can also be any number of one or more.

[0186] The top key rubber 45 has a bottom 181 and a side wall portion 182 (see reference). Figure 12The bottom 181 extends horizontally below the spacer 44. The sidewall portion 182 is annular and extends upward from the outer periphery of the bottom 181. The upper end of the sidewall portion 182 contacts or extends to the vicinity of the inner wall of the upper housing 11 (more specifically, the portion of the inner wall surrounding the hole). The top surface key rubber 45 is positioned horizontally by contacting the inner side of the sidewall portion 182 with the outer side of the frame portion 171 of the upper housing 11. In addition, the top surface key rubber 45 is positioned vertically by contacting the upper surface of the upper substrate 40 with a portion of the lower surface of the bottom 181 and contacting the lower end of the frame portion 171 of the upper housing 11 with a portion of the upper surface of the bottom 181.

[0187] The top surface key rubber 45 is made of a translucent and elastic material. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the entire top surface key rubber 45 is made of a translucent material. However, in other embodiments, only a portion of the top surface key rubber (e.g., the bottom) may be translucent.

[0188] like Figure 12 As shown, the portion of the bottom 181 above the top surface input detection portion 41 and the top surface light-emitting portion 42 provided on the upper substrate 40 protrudes upward (or, in other words, the lower surface of the bottom 181 is recessed upward). Therefore, the portion of the bottom 181 other than the portion above the top surface input detection portion 41 and the top surface light-emitting portion 42 can be positioned in contact with or near the upper substrate 40, enabling a thinner top surface button 3.

[0189] Additionally, on the upper surface of the bottom 181, directly below the protrusion 164 located on the lower surface of the spacer 44, there is an upwardly protruding upper protrusion 183 (see reference). Figure 12 In this embodiment, when the top key 43 is not pressed, the upper protrusion 183 contacts the lower surface of the protrusion 164 of the spacer 44. Furthermore, a lower protrusion 184 protruding downwards is provided on the lower surface of the bottom 181, below the protrusion 164 of the spacer 44 (see reference). Figure 12 When the top button 3 is not pressed, the lower surface of the lower protrusion 184 may or may not contact the top input detection unit 41.

[0190] Furthermore, in this embodiment, at least a portion (i.e., the upper protrusion 183) of the upper surface of the portion of the top key rubber 45 located directly above the top input detection portion 41 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the portion of the top key rubber 45 located directly above the top light-emitting portion 42. Accordingly, when the top button 3 is pressed, the likelihood of the spacer 44 touching the portion of the top key rubber 45 directly above the top light-emitting portion 42 can be reduced, thus reducing the possibility of the spacer 44 touching the top light-emitting portion 42 across the top key rubber 45.

[0191] In addition, in this embodiment, the top surface light-emitting portion 42 is provided on the upper substrate 40 at a position other than the portion directly below the protrusion 164 in the central portion 161 of the spacer 44 (see reference). Figure 12 This also reduces the possibility that the spacer 44 may touch the top surface light-emitting part 42 through the top surface key rubber 45.

[0192] With the above structure, the top button 3 can move vertically, and the top input detection unit 41 can detect the pressing input of the top button 3. Specifically, when the top button 3 is not pressed, the top key 43 is in the state of protruding most from the upper housing 11. That is, the upper surface of the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 is in contact with the inner wall of the upper housing 11. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 is arranged to contact the inner wall of the upper housing 11 through a buffer material, but in other embodiments, the upper surface of the outer edge 152 of the top key 43 may directly contact the inner wall of the upper housing 11.

[0193] Furthermore, when the top button 3 is not pressed, the protrusion 164 of the spacer 44 contacts the upper protrusion 183 of the top button rubber 45. Therefore, the top button 43 and the spacer 44 will not move unless force is applied in the vertical direction. Additionally, as described above, the top button rubber 45 deforms immediately in response to the pressing of the top button 43, making it easy to detect when the top button 3 is pressed. Furthermore, in other embodiments, in the above-described state, the protrusion of the spacer may not contact the upper protrusion of the top button rubber.

[0194] Furthermore, when the top button 3 is not pressed, the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45 does not press against the top input detection unit 41. In addition, at this time, the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45 may either contact the top input detection unit 41 with essentially no force applied to it, or it may not contact the top input detection unit 41 at all.

[0195] When the top button 43 is pressed by the user, the top button 43 and the spacer 44 move downwards. Furthermore, when the top button 3 is pressed, the protrusion 164 of the spacer 44 contacts the upper protrusion 183 of the top button rubber 45. Consequently, corresponding to the downward movement of the spacer 44, the top button rubber 45 deforms, and the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45 moves downwards. In this state, the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45 contacts the top input detection unit 41, thus pressing the top input detection unit 41. The top input detection unit 41 detects that the top button 3 is pressed by detecting that it is pressed by the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45. At this time, the top input detection unit 41 outputs a signal indicating that it is pressed.

[0196] As described above, in this embodiment, the electronic device 1 has a light-transmitting and elastically deformable rubber portion (i.e., top surface key rubber 45) between the spacer 44 and the substrate (i.e., upper substrate 40). Corresponding to the downward movement of the spacer 44 caused by pressing the key (i.e., top surface key 43), the protrusion 164 of the spacer 44 is separated from the rubber portion by a pressure detection unit (i.e., top surface input detection unit 41). Therefore, when the key is pressed, a force to push the key back can be applied through the rubber portion. Furthermore, since the pressure detection unit is separated from the key, uneven pressure during key pressing can be reduced.

[0197] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the aforementioned detection unit (i.e., the top surface input detection unit 41) is located directly below the center of the key top (i.e., the top surface key top 43) (see reference). Figure 12 Therefore, the pressing of the key can be detected more reliably by the detection unit.

[0198] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the top input detection unit 41 has the function of generating a click sensation when pressed. For example, the top input detection unit 41 is a haptic switch. Moreover, the specific structure for generating a click sensation when pressed is arbitrary. Here, in this embodiment, by providing a spacer 44 between the top button 43 and the top button rubber 45, the top button rubber 45 can be made thinner. Therefore, even when the top input detection unit 41 is pressed through the top button rubber 45, the click sensation based on the top input detection unit 41 is transmitted to the top button 43, providing a click sensation to the user pressing the top button 3.

[0199] In this embodiment, a downwardly recessed pit is formed in the bottom 181 of the top key rubber 45, at a position directly below the hole 44a of the outer edge 152 of the top key top 43 and the outer edge 162 of the spacer 44 (see reference). Figure 12Additionally, a hole is formed in the portion of the upper substrate 40 located at the aforementioned position (see reference). Figure 12 Therefore, when the top button 3 is pressed, the possibility of the lower end of the protrusion 154 (i.e., the part that is heat-riveted) contacting the upper substrate 40 can be reduced. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the recess of the top button rubber 45 and the hole of the upper substrate 40 are set to a size such that they will not contact the protrusion of the top button top 43 when the top button 3 is pressed.

[0200] In this embodiment, by emitting light from the top surface light-emitting part 42 through the top surface button 3 to the outside of the housing 2, the top surface button 3 can be illuminated. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a thin film for scattering light is provided on the exposed surface of the top surface button 43. Therefore, when the top surface light-emitting part 42 emits light, the exposed surface of the top surface button 3 appears bright.

[0201] In this embodiment, the spacer 44 enables the light from the light source to be emitted evenly from the exposed surface. Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the difference in light path between having spacer 44 and not having spacer 44. Furthermore, Figure 13 Image (a) shows the light path in a structure where the spacer 44 is not provided below the top key 43. Figure 13 The diagram (b) shown illustrates the light path in a structure where a spacer 44 is provided below the top surface key 43, as in this embodiment. Furthermore, in Figure 13 For ease of observation of the accompanying drawings, the path of light emitted from only one top surface using the light-emitting part 42 is shown.

[0202] like Figure 13 As shown in (a), without the spacer 44, the top key 43 has a shaft portion 191, which replaces the spacer 44 to press the top key rubber 193 when the top button 3 is pressed. This shaft portion 191 extends downward from the lower surface of the central portion 192 of the top key 43. Therefore, a portion of the light emitted from the top surface by the light-emitting portion 42 passes through the shaft portion 191 before exiting the exposed surface of the top key 43, thus changing the light path; on the other hand, another portion of the light exits the exposed surface without passing through the shaft portion 191. As a result, for example, in… Figure 13In the example shown in (a), the interval between paths b and c in the exposed surface becomes larger. Therefore, the light emitted from the exposed surface is prone to unevenness, making it difficult to achieve uniform illumination. Furthermore, even if the shaft portion 191 is made of a translucent material, the light loss when passing through the shaft portion 191 is greater than the light loss when passing through air. Therefore, compared to path b, which does not pass through the shaft portion 191, the amount of light emitted from the exposed surface and the amount of light passing through the shaft portion 191 are correspondingly smaller for path c. For this reason, the light emitted from the exposed surface is also prone to unevenness.

[0203] In contrast, in such Figure 13 In the case where the spacer 44 is provided as shown in (b), since the aforementioned shaft portion 191 is not provided, the path of a portion of the light emitted from the light-emitting portion 42 from the top surface will not be changed by the shaft portion 191. Therefore, for example, in Figure 13 In the example shown in (b), with Figure 13 Compared to the example shown in (a), the interval between paths b and c in the exposed surface is narrower. Therefore, it is easier to make the light emitted from the exposed surface less uneven and to make the exposed surface brighter uniformly.

[0204] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a protrusion 164 is provided on the lower surface of the spacer 44, but in other embodiments, the lower surface of the spacer may be flat (that is, the protrusion 164 is not provided). Accordingly, a portion of the light emitted from the top surface by the light-emitting part 42 will not change its path due to passing through the protrusion 164, and therefore, the light emitted from the exposed surface is less likely to become uneven.

[0205] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the protrusion 164 is located in the vertical direction at a position lower than the upper surface of the outer edge portion 152 of the top surface key 43 (see reference). Figure 12 Therefore, light emitted from the top surface using the light-emitting part 42 through the spacer 44 from the exposed surface is less likely to pass through the protrusion 164, thus reducing the likelihood of uneven light emission from the exposed surface. Furthermore, the protrusion 164 can also be positioned vertically below the lower surface of the outer edge 152 of the top surface key 43. Accordingly, light emitted from the top surface using the light-emitting part 42 through the spacer 44 from the exposed surface is even less likely to pass through the protrusion 164, further reducing the likelihood of uneven light emission from the exposed surface.

[0206] In other embodiments, to reduce the unevenness of light emitted from the exposed surface caused by the aforementioned shaft portion 191, as an alternative to using a spacer, a structure that increases the thickness (i.e., the length in the vertical direction) of the central portion of the top key top can be used, or a structure that increases the thickness of the bottom of the top key rubber can be used. The structure that increases the thickness of the central portion of the top key top is, for example, such that by making the lower surface of the central portion of the top key top at the same height as the lower surface of the outer edge portion (i.e., making the position in the vertical direction the same), the lower surface of the central portion of the top key top contacts or approaches the top key rubber 45.

[0207] Additionally, a structure that increases the thickness of the bottom of the top key rubber is, for example, configured such that the upper surface of the top key rubber is positioned at a height that contacts or approaches the lower surface of the central portion of the top key. An example of this structure is shown below. Figure 14 . Figure 14 This is a diagram showing an example of a comparative example of the top button 3. Figure 14 The comparative example shown differs from this embodiment in that it does not use a spacer and in that the shape of the top key rubber is different.

[0208] In the comparative example described above, the top key rubber 200 has a central portion 201, a lower protrusion 202, a skirt portion 203, a bottom portion 204, and a sidewall portion 205. In this comparative example, the central portion 201 is located below the central portion 151 of the top key top 43. Furthermore, the lower protrusion 202 is located on the lower surface of the central portion 201, directly above the top input detection portion 41, and protrudes downwards from this lower surface. Moreover, the central portion 201 of the top key rubber 200 is relatively thick, such that its upper surface contacts the lower surface of the top key top 43, and when the top button 3 is pressed, the lower surface of the central portion 201 does not contact the top light-emitting portion 42.

[0209] Furthermore, the skirt portion 203 is provided in a downwardly extending direction (more specifically, a direction having a downward component and towards the outside of the central portion 201) from the outer periphery of the lower surface of the central portion 201. The skirt portion 203 has the shape of a portion of a conical side surface located between two planes passing through this side surface and parallel to the horizontal direction. The bottom portion 204 is provided in a horizontal direction that extends further outward from the outer periphery of the skirt portion 203. The sidewall portion 205 has the same shape as the sidewall portion 182 in the above embodiment and is provided in an upward direction from the outer periphery of the bottom portion 204. The skirt portion 203, the bottom portion 204, and the sidewall portion 205 are all annular in shape.

[0210] In the comparative example described above, when the top button 43 is pressed by the user, it moves downwards. Correspondingly, the central portion 201 of the top button rubber 200 moves downwards, and the lower protrusion 202 presses against the top input detection unit 41. The top input detection unit 41 detects that the top button 3 has been pressed by detecting that it is pressed by the lower protrusion 184 of the top button rubber 45. Furthermore, the skirt 203 deforms when the top button 43 is pressed, so when the press is released, the skirt 203 returns to its original shape, and the top button 43 returns to its position before being pressed.

[0211] Furthermore, in the case of a structure that increases the thickness of the central portion of the top key 43, it may be difficult to manufacture the top key 43 (for example, forming a thin film that scatters light on the exposed surface). Additionally, in the case of a structure that increases the thickness of the bottom of the top key rubber 45, as in the comparative example described above, the tactile feedback when pressing the top button 3 may be worse (for example, because the top key rubber 200 is thicker, a press can only be detected after the top key rubber 200 has undergone a certain degree of deformation, and therefore a press cannot be detected immediately after pressing the top key 43). In contrast, in this embodiment, by providing the spacer 44, it is not necessary to thicken the top key 43 or the top key rubber 45, thus making it easier to manufacture the top key 43 and improving the tactile feedback when pressing the top button 3.

[0212] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the top button rubber may not be the top button rubber 45 as in this embodiment, but rather have a skirt-like structure around the portion directly above the top input detection unit 41 (i.e., the central portion 201) as shown in the comparative example. Accordingly, a click sensation can be generated by the top button rubber when the top button 3 is pressed. In this case, the top input detection unit 41 may not have the function of generating a click sensation. Furthermore, in order to generate a click sensation through the skirt of the top button rubber, the skirt is made to have a certain height. In contrast, in this embodiment, since a skirt is not provided on the top button rubber, the top button rubber can be made thinner, and the top button can be made thinner.

[0213] (Assembly of electronic device 1)

[0214] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 can be assembled, for example, by mounting each component to the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, and then fixing the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 with the components mounted on them together. For the upper housing 11, by mounting the upper substrate 40 to the upper housing 11 with the top button 3 disposed thereon, the upper housing 11 can be in a state where the components are mounted. Similarly, for the lower housing 12, by mounting the side button 4, the bottom button 6, the vibrator 29, the base 31 with the speaker 30 fixed on it, the lower substrate 32, the terminal 5, and the terminal substrate 26 to the lower housing 12, and then mounting the retainer 28 with the rechargeable battery 27 fixed on it to the lower housing 12, the lower housing 12 can be in a state where the components are mounted.

[0215] In this embodiment, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are fixed together by a locking part 211 and a locked part 212. Specifically, the upper housing 11 has a locking part 211 in the portion of its outer peripheral part located on the inner side of the housing 2 (see reference). Figure 11 The locking portion 211 is configured to protrude downward from the lower end of the portion of the upper housing 11 other than the locking portion 211 itself. Furthermore, the locking portion 211 has a shaft portion extending downward from the aforementioned portion of the upper housing 11 and a claw portion protruding outward from the shaft portion (i.e., outward from the upper housing 11). Furthermore, in Figure 11 In the original illustration, only two locking parts 211 are shown, but in this embodiment, the upper housing 11 has three locking parts. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the number of locking parts is arbitrary. Additionally, the shapes of the locking parts and the locked parts are also arbitrary.

[0216] Additionally, the lower housing 12 has a locking portion 212 inside the lower housing 12 (see reference). Figure 9 The locking portion 212 has a shape that allows the locking portion 211 to lock it in place, and is positioned such that it is locked to the locking portion 211 when the edge portion of the upper housing 11 and the edge portion of the lower housing 12 are engaged. In this embodiment, the locking portion 212 has a shape with a downward-facing surface extending toward the center of the housing 2. By hooking the claw portion of the locking portion 211 onto this downward-facing surface, the locking portion 211 is locked to the locking portion 212.

[0217] As described above, in this embodiment, the upper housing 11 has a locking portion 211, and the lower housing 12 has a locked portion 212 that can be locked by the locking portion 211. Therefore, by locking the locked portion 212 to the locking portion 211, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 can be fixed to each other. Furthermore, for example, if the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are fixed by adhesive bonding, the housing may become larger because adhesive surfaces are provided on each housing. In contrast, in this embodiment, adhesive surfaces are not required on each housing, thus enabling the housing to be miniaturized. Moreover, in other embodiments, the locking portion may be provided on the lower housing, and the locked portion may be provided on the upper housing. That is, it may be a structure where one of the upper and lower housings has a locking portion and the other has a locked portion.

[0218] Furthermore, in the lower housing 12, at least one (in this case, two) of the locking portions 212 are provided in the inner wall of the housing 2, opposite to the surface parallel to the short axis of the rechargeable battery 27 (or, more specifically, the surface including the short side of the rechargeable battery 27) (see reference). Figure 9 Here, the space clamped by the surface parallel to the short axis of the rechargeable battery 27 and the inner wall of the housing is narrower than the space clamped by the surface parallel to the long axis of the rechargeable battery 27 and the side surface, making it difficult to arrange the vibrator 29 or the speaker 30. By arranging the clamping part, which is smaller than the vibrator 29 or the speaker 30, in such a space, the internal space of the housing 2 can be used efficiently to arrange components, and miniaturization of the electronic device 1 can be achieved.

[0219] In this embodiment, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are also fixed to each other by threaded fasteners. Specifically, holes 2d are formed on the side of the lower housing 12 at the left and right sides of the terminal 5 (see reference). Figure 1 Additionally, a threaded hole is formed on the depth side of the upper housing, which is not shown in the figure. By screwing the threaded part into the threaded hole of the upper housing 11 while it is in the hole passing through the lower housing 12, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are fixed together. In this way, by using threaded fixing in addition to the locking part and the locked part to fix the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 can be fixed more securely.

[0220] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lower housing 12 is installed onto the upper housing 11, the top surface of the retaining member 28 is bonded to the bottom surface of the upper substrate 40. This allows for a more secure fixation of the internal components of the housing 2. Moreover, as described above, in this embodiment, the upper substrate 40 is fixed to the upper housing 11, and the retaining member 28 is fixed to the lower housing 12. Therefore, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are fixed not only by the engagement of the locking portion with the locked portion, but also by the bonding of the retaining member 28 to the upper substrate 40. This allows for a more secure fixation of the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12.

[0221] In this embodiment, the top surface of the housing 2 has an upward bulging shape, and the bottom surface has a downward bulging shape. Here, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, the height of the lower housing 12 is greater than the height of the upper housing 11 (see reference). Figure 6 In other words, the boundary between the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 is located at a different position from the ends (e.g., front end, rear end, right end, and left end) in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the shell (specifically, at a position higher than the ends). This reduces the possibility of the boundary portion colliding with other objects and causing the upper and lower shells to detach. Furthermore, when a hole is formed on the side of the shell 2 as in this embodiment, by making the heights of the two shells 2 different, the hole can be formed in one shell 2 (here, the lower shell 12). Accordingly, the opening of the hole can be formed by a single component, thus improving the strength of the hole portion.

[0222] [3. Electrical Structure]

[0223] Figure 15 This is a block diagram showing the electrical connections of the components of electronic device 1. For example... Figure 15 As shown, the control circuit 221 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 27, the acceleration sensor 222, the terminal 5, the bottom input detection unit 223, the side input detection unit 25, the top input detection unit 41, the side light-emitting unit 224, the top light-emitting unit 42, and the antenna 225.

[0224] The control circuit 221 is a processing circuit equipped with a processor and memory, such as an MCU (Micro Controller Unit). The control circuit 221 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 27 via the connector 141 provided on the lower substrate 32. The control circuit 221 supplies power from the rechargeable battery 27 to the components electrically connected to it (specifically, the accelerometer 222, the bottom input detection unit 223, the side input detection unit 25, the top input detection unit 41, the side light-emitting unit 224, the top light-emitting unit 42, and the antenna 225). Furthermore, when external power is supplied to the electronic device 1 via terminal 5 by electrically connecting terminal 5 to, for example, a charger or AC adapter, the control circuit 221 charges the rechargeable battery 27 using the supplied power.

[0225] Additionally, the control circuit 221 acquires a signal output from the accelerometer 222. This signal, for example, represents the detection result detected by the accelerometer 222 (i.e., the acceleration applied to the electronic device 1). The control circuit 221 performs processing based on the detection result, for example, or transmits the detection result to the information processing device via the antenna 225. Based on the detection result of the accelerometer 222, the control circuit 221 can calculate motion information related to the user's movement (e.g., information indicating that the user is walking, information indicating the number of steps the user has taken), and can also calculate body motion information related to the user's body movements during sleep (e.g., information indicating that the user is turning over in sleep).

[0226] Additionally, the control circuit 221 receives signals from each input detection unit (specifically, the bottom input detection unit 223, the side input detection unit 25, and the top input detection unit 41). These signals, for example, indicate the detection result of the input detection unit, i.e., whether or not input has been made to each button (specifically, the bottom button 6, the side button 4, and the top button 3). The control circuit 221 performs processing based on the detection results, or transmits the detection results to the information processing device via the antenna 225.

[0227] Furthermore, the control circuit 221 illuminates each light-emitting part (specifically, the side light-emitting part 224 and the top light-emitting part 42) by supplying power to them. The control circuit 221 illuminates each light-emitting part, for example, based on the result of processing performed by the control circuit 221 or an instruction received from the information processing device via the antenna 225.

[0228] [4. Effects and variations of this embodiment]

[0229] (Structure related to the tilted arrangement of the rechargeable battery 27)

[0230] As described above, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 has the following structure.

[0231] • Shell 2, having a top surface and a bottom surface, is a flat shape whose length in the vertical direction is shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and the cross-sectional shape of shell 2 in a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction is circular.

[0232] • The charging terminal (i.e., terminal 5) is exposed on the side portion of the housing 2 located between the top and bottom surfaces.

[0233] • The rechargeable battery 27 is a cuboid with a rectangular cross-section in a reference plane, having a first long side and a first short side. The rechargeable battery 27 is disposed inside the housing 2 with its first long side inclined in the reference plane relative to a first position on the side portion (i.e., the front end position of the housing 2) toward a second position on the side portion (i.e., the rear end position of the housing 2). The first position is where the charging terminals are exposed, and the second position is the position opposite to the first position (more specifically, the position opposite to the center of the housing 2 when viewed from above).

[0234] At least one of the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30 is located at a position intersecting the reference plane, specifically between the first long side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the portion of the side face opposite to the first long side in the reference plane.

[0235] As described above, in the above embodiment, by tilting the rechargeable battery, it is easy to arrange the rechargeable battery and charging terminals without interference. Furthermore, by arranging the vibrator and / or speaker between the tilted rechargeable battery and the housing, the rechargeable battery, charging terminals, and vibrator and / or speaker can be positioned at a location intersecting with a reference plane. This enables miniaturization of the electronic device, or allows larger components (e.g., rechargeable battery, vibrator, speaker, etc.) to be arranged within the housing. Thus, according to the above embodiment, the internal structural configuration of the electronic device can be improved.

[0236] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 includes both the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30. However, in other embodiments, the electronic device may include only either the vibrator 29 or the speaker 30. In this case, similarly to the above embodiment, the internal structural configuration of the electronic device 1 can be improved by tilting the rechargeable battery 27.

[0237] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the housing 2 has a shape that bulges upwards from the top and downwards from the bottom. Alternatively, the housing 2 may have at least one of these two shapes. When the housing 2 has this shape, its length in the vertical direction near the outer periphery when viewed from above is shorter than its length near the center. Therefore, the space for arranging components near the outer periphery inside the housing 2 is limited. In this embodiment, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27 at an angle as described above, it is easy to arrange components such as the charging terminal 5, the vibrator 29, and / or the speaker 30 even when the arrangement space is limited.

[0238] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 also includes a first input section (i.e., side button 4), which is located at the second position described above, allowing the user to perform input operations on the first input section. In the above embodiment, by tilting the rechargeable battery 27 as described above, the first input section can be positioned on the side of the housing 2 without interfering with the rechargeable battery 27.

[0239] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 also includes: a second input section (i.e., top button 3) disposed on the top surface of the housing 2; and a first substrate (i.e., upper substrate 40). The first substrate is disposed inside the housing 2 at a position closer to the top surface than the rechargeable battery 27, and an input detection section is provided on the first substrate to convert the input to the second input section into a signal. Accordingly, by arranging each structure for detecting the input to the second input section together on the upper side of the rechargeable battery 27, the space inside the housing can be efficiently utilized to arrange each structure.

[0240] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 also includes a second substrate (i.e., lower substrate 32) located inside the housing 2, at a position closer to the bottom surface than the rechargeable battery 27. Accordingly, by dividing the substrate into two, the size of one substrate can be reduced, thereby enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1.

[0241] In addition, in the above embodiments, the electronic device 1 can also be said to have the following structure.

[0242] • The housing 2 has a top surface and a bottom surface. The length of the housing 2 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the housing 2 in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The housing 2 is circular when viewed from above.

[0243] • A cuboid-shaped rechargeable battery 27 is located inside the housing 2 and has a first long side and a first short side when viewed from above.

[0244] Terminal 5, when viewed from above, is located between the portion of the first long side and the portion of the outer periphery of the housing 2 opposite to the first long side, with a portion of terminal 5 exposed.

[0245] At least one of the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30, when viewed from above, is disposed between the portion of the first long side and the inner periphery of the housing 2 opposite to the first long side, or between the portion of the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the inner periphery of the housing 2 opposite to the second long side.

[0246] Furthermore, in this specification, "a certain component (specifically, terminal 5, vibrator 29, or speaker 30) is located between the long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the housing opposite to that long side" means that as long as a part of the certain component exists within the space between the long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the housing opposite to that long side, it is not required that the entire certain component exists within that space.

[0247] As described above, in the above embodiment, by tilting the rechargeable battery 27, it is easy to arrange the rechargeable battery 27 and the terminal 5 without interfering with each other. Furthermore, by arranging the vibrator 29 and / or the speaker 30 between the tilted rechargeable battery 27 and the housing 2, it is easy to arrange the rechargeable battery 27 and the vibrator 29 and / or the speaker 30 without interfering with each other. Thus, according to the above embodiment, the internal structural configuration of the electronic device 1 can be improved.

[0248] (Structure related to the arrangement of the substrate and rechargeable battery 27, etc.)

[0249] As described above, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 has the following structure.

[0250] • Housing 2, having a top surface and a bottom surface, is a flat shape whose length in the vertical direction is shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0251] • A flat rechargeable battery 27 is disposed inside the housing 2 at a position intersecting a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0252] • The first substrate (i.e., the upper substrate 40) is disposed parallel to the reference plane at a position closer to the top surface of the rechargeable battery 27.

[0253] • The second substrate (i.e., the lower substrate 32) is disposed parallel to the reference plane at a position closer to the bottom surface than the rechargeable battery 27.

[0254] At least one of the vibrator 29 and the loudspeaker 30 is located at a position intersecting the reference plane.

[0255] In the above embodiments, the electronic device 1 can also be described as having the following structure.

[0256] • The housing 2 has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the length of the housing 2 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the housing 2 in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0257] • A flat rechargeable battery 27 is disposed inside the housing 2 in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0258] • The first substrate (i.e., the upper substrate 40) is disposed parallel to the top surface at a position closer to the top surface than the rechargeable battery 27.

[0259] • The second substrate (i.e., the lower substrate 32) is disposed parallel to the bottom surface at a position closer to the bottom surface than the rechargeable battery 27.

[0260] At least one of the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30 is disposed between the side of the rechargeable battery 27 and the inner periphery of the housing 2.

[0261] According to the above structure, by separately arranging the two substrates on both sides of the rechargeable battery 27, the substrates can be efficiently arranged inside the housing 2, enabling miniaturization of the electronic device 1. Furthermore, by arranging the vibrator 29 and / or the speaker 30 on the side of the rechargeable battery 27, the electronic device 1 can be made thinner. Thus, according to the above embodiment, the internal structural arrangement of the electronic device 1 can be improved.

[0262] Furthermore, as described above, in this embodiment, the reference plane is the plane in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the space inside the housing 2 cut out by the plane perpendicular to the vertical direction reaches its maximum. By arranging at least one of the vibrator 29 and the speaker 30 and the rechargeable battery 27 in a manner intersecting with this reference plane, miniaturization of the electronic device 1 can be achieved.

[0263] Furthermore, as described above, in the aforementioned embodiment, the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 2 have a bulging shape in the vertical direction, which limits the space available for arranging components near the outer periphery inside the housing 2. In contrast, in this embodiment, by arranging the rechargeable battery 27, each substrate, and the vibrator 29 and / or speaker 30 as described above, it is easy to arrange components such as the rechargeable battery 27, vibrator 29, and / or speaker 30 even when the arrangement space is limited.

[0264] (Structure related to top button 3)

[0265] In the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 has a button device (i.e., a top button 3, a top input detection unit 41, a top light-emitting unit 42, and an upper substrate 40) having the following structure.

[0266] • The key top (i.e., the top key top 43) is translucent.

[0267] • Spacer 44, located below the key top, is translucent.

[0268] • A substrate is disposed below the spacer 44. The substrate has a light-emitting part (i.e., a top surface light-emitting part 42) and a detection part (i.e., a top surface input detection part 41) on its upper surface.

[0269] Here, the lower surface of the central portion of the key top is located above the lower surface of the outer edge portion surrounding the central portion (see reference). Figure 12 The spacer 44 has a protrusion on the lower surface of its central portion. This protrusion extends downward from a planar portion of the lower surface above the detection portion. This planar portion is located above the lower surface of the outer edge surrounding the central portion (see reference). Figure 12 Corresponding to the downward movement of the spacer 44 caused by the key being pressed, the protrusion press detection unit is activated.

[0270] Furthermore, "one constituent element is located above another constituent element" means that the vertical position of one constituent element is located above the vertical position of another constituent element, and does not mean that the two constituent elements are configured in a way that appears to overlap when viewed from above (i.e., one constituent element is located above another constituent element).

[0271] According to the above structure, by making the spacer 44 in the shape described above (i.e., a shape in which the lower surface of the central portion is located above the lower surface of the outer edge portion), the possibility of other structures (such as the spacer 44) coming into contact with structures on the substrate (such as the light-emitting portion) can be reduced. In addition, the spacer 44 itself can be made thinner, thus enabling the button device to be made thinner.

[0272] Furthermore, the button device described above can also be used in electronic devices different from the electronic device 1 in this embodiment. For example, the button device described above can also be used in electronic devices with a spherical housing. In this case, the direction of movement of the pressed button is downward, and the opposite direction of downward is upward.

[0273] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the electronic device 1 includes: a top surface on which a button top of a button device is provided; and a bottom surface having a shape that bulges downward (see reference). Figure 1At this time, electronic device 1 is prone to tilting. If the key is pressed while electronic device 1 is placed on the plane with its lower surface in contact with the plane, the user is likely to press the key at an angle. Furthermore, when the key is pressed at an angle, other structures may come into contact with the substrate. In this regard, in the above embodiment, by making the spacer 44 in the shape described above, the possibility of other structures coming into contact with the substrate can be reduced even when the key is pressed at an angle.

[0274] (Variations related to rechargeable batteries)

[0275] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the electronic device may also have a structure that includes a housing capable of accommodating a battery (i.e., containing a rechargeable battery) instead of the rechargeable battery 27. That is, the electronic device may also have a structure that includes a housing or a power supply unit that serves as the battery (the power supply unit is a general term for the housing and the battery).

[0276] The housing accommodates the battery in a removable manner. The housing, like the rechargeable battery 27, is rectangular in shape. Alternatively, the housing may be flat, with its length in the vertical direction shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. Furthermore, when the electronic device uses the housing instead of the rechargeable battery 27, the electronic device may or may not have the retainer 28. If the electronic device does not have the retainer 28, the housing may have an arm identical to the first arm 123 of the retainer 28 (i.e., an arm that extends above the vibrator 29 and presses down on the vibrator 29 from above). Additionally, in the above case, the housing may also have an arm identical to the second arm 124 of the retainer 28 (i.e., an arm that extends above the speaker 30 and presses down on the speaker 30 from above).

[0277] Alternatively, if the electronic device has a housing to replace the rechargeable battery 27, the electronic device may not have a charging terminal. In this case, the electronic device may have the same terminal 5 as in the above embodiment, or it may use the terminal 5 for communication with other devices.

[0278] Alternatively, the housing may have an opening on one of its four sides (i.e., one side is absent or a hole is formed on one side). In this case, a hole is formed in the housing on the side opposite to the opening of the housing, and the electronic device has a battery cover that is mounted to cover this hole. The hole is large enough to allow the battery to be inserted into the housing from the outside of the housing. Furthermore, the battery cover can be attached to and detached from the housing. With this structure, the user can easily replace the battery inside the housing.

[0279] Furthermore, more specifically, the side of the aforementioned opening can be a side parallel to the short axis of the housing. Accordingly, when removing or disassembling the battery relative to the housing, the vibrator and speaker positioned opposite the side parallel to the long axis of the housing will not become an obstacle, thus making it easier to replace the battery inside the housing.

[0280] In other embodiments, similar to the retainer 28 in the above embodiment, the housing may also have a bottom opening. In this case, a hole is formed in the bottom surface of the housing opposite to the opening of the housing, and the electronic device has a battery cover that is mounted to cover the hole. Furthermore, the lower substrate is disposed above the housing (and below the upper substrate). Additionally, a bottom button is provided in the bottom surface of the housing other than the aforementioned hole (or, a button with the same function as the bottom button may be provided on the side or top surface of the housing). With the above structure, the user can easily replace the battery inside the housing.

[0281] In the above embodiment, the rechargeable battery 27, as an example of a power supply unit, has a rectangular shape when viewed from above, but the shape of the power supply unit is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the power supply unit may also have a square shape when viewed from above. In this case, the power supply unit may not be configured such that the side parallel to the horizontal plane is inclined relative to the front-back direction. Furthermore, regardless of the shape of the power supply unit, the two substrates are separately arranged on the upper and lower sides of the power supply unit, thereby enabling efficient arrangement of the substrates inside the housing.

[0282] (Examples of variations related to the shape of the shell)

[0283] In the above embodiment, the housing is flat when viewed from the horizontal and circular when viewed from above, but the shape of the housing is not limited to this. The shape of the housing (which can also be referred to as the external shape of the electronic device) may be, for example, the shape shown below.

[0284] In other embodiments, the housing may be a shape formed by an outwardly bulging curve when viewed from above and a shape having a long side direction (e.g., an elliptical or egg-shaped shape). Even if the housing is of such a shape, similar to the embodiments described above, by configuring the power supply unit in such a way that its long axis is inclined relative to the front-back direction, it is easy to configure the power supply unit so that it does not interfere with other components (e.g., terminals and / or side buttons).

[0285] Furthermore, when the long side of the housing is aligned with the front-to-back direction (that is, when a side button is located at one end of the long side and a terminal is located at the other end of the long side), the power supply unit can also be configured such that its long axis is inclined relative to the front-to-back direction and is close to the long side direction compared to the short side direction of the housing (for example, with the angle between the long axis and the long side direction being less than 45°). This makes it easier to configure a larger power supply unit.

[0286] Alternatively, the housing can be quadrilateral when viewed from above. Regardless of the shape of the housing when viewed from above, the two substrates are separately arranged on the upper and lower sides of the power supply section, thereby enabling efficient placement of the substrates inside the housing.

[0287] In other embodiments, the housing may not be flat, but rather have a shape where its length in the vertical direction is the same as its length in the direction perpendicular to that vertical direction (e.g., spherical). Furthermore, when the housing has such a shape, the vibrator may be positioned below the power supply unit. In this case, the downward direction of the power supply unit refers to the direction perpendicular to the largest face of the cuboid-shaped power supply unit, and is the direction from the power supply unit toward the lower substrate. Additionally, in the above case, the speaker may be configured to extend downward from the side of the power supply unit. In the above case, since it is easy to create space for components below the power supply unit, by arranging the vibrator and speaker as described above, it is easy to configure a larger vibrator and speaker.

[0288] (Variations related to the configuration of side buttons and terminals)

[0289] In the above embodiment, the side button 4 and the terminal 5 are positioned symmetrically with respect to the center of the housing 2 when viewed from above, but the arrangement of the side button and the terminal is not limited to this. For example, the side button may be located outside the rear end of the housing 2, and the terminal may be located outside the front end of the housing 2. Furthermore, the electronic device may or may not have a side button or a terminal. In addition, when the electronic device does not have a terminal on the side of the housing, the front-back direction of the electronic device can be defined based on the side button. For example, in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, the direction from the center of the housing towards the side button may be defined as the rear direction, and the opposite direction of the rear direction may be defined as the front direction. Furthermore, even if the positions of the side button and the terminal differ from those in the above embodiment, the power supply unit may be configured not to interfere with the side button and the terminal. For example, the power supply unit may be configured such that the space between the side of the power supply unit and the portion of the inner wall of the housing 2 (more specifically, the inner wall of the side of the housing 2) opposite to that side (e.g.) Figure 9 The space A and / or space B shown are configured with side buttons and terminals.

[0290] (Variations related to the input section)

[0291] In the above embodiments, the input units (i.e., top button 3, side button 4, and bottom button 6) that are operated by the user are input units that the user can press, but the types of input units are not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the input unit may be a slide switch or a touch button that detects the user's touch input via a contact sensor. Additionally, the input unit may be a type of input unit capable of directional input (e.g., a joystick). Furthermore, the input unit may be a type of input unit that the user can press and perform directional input (e.g., a joystick capable of pressing input). For example, the electronic device may have a structure where a joystick is provided on the top surface instead of a top button.

[0292] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the size, shape, number, location, and method of arrangement of the constituent elements provided on the surface and inside the housing are arbitrary. The electronic device may not possess some of the constituent elements described in the above embodiments, or may not perform some of the processes performed in the above embodiments. For example, to achieve a specific effect in one of the above embodiments, the electronic device only needs to possess the constituent elements for achieving that effect and perform the processes for achieving that effect; it may not need to possess other constituent elements or perform other processes. Additionally, in other embodiments, the electronic device may also possess constituent elements different from those in the above embodiments.

[0293] Industrial availability

[0294] The above-described embodiments are intended to improve the internal structural configuration of the device, and can be used, for example, in portable electronic devices.

[0295] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0296] 1. Electronic device; 2. Housing; 3. Top button; 4. Side button; 5. Terminal; 6. Bottom button; 7. Sling hole; 27. Rechargeable battery; 28. Retaining member; 29. ​​Vibrator; 30. Speaker; 32. Lower substrate; 40. Upper substrate; 41. Top input detection unit; 42. Top light-emitting unit; 43. Top key; 44. Spacer; 45. Top key rubber.

Claims

1. An electronic device, wherein, This electronic device has: A housing having a top surface and a bottom surface, the housing being a flat shape with a length in the vertical direction shorter than its length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and the cross-sectional shape of the housing in a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction being circular. A charging terminal is exposed on the side portion of the housing located between the top and bottom surfaces; as well as A rechargeable battery, having a rectangular cross-sectional shape in the reference plane with a first long side and a first short side, is disposed inside the housing with the first long side inclined in the reference plane relative to a direction from a first position on the side portion toward a second position on the side portion. The first position is where the charging terminals are exposed, and the second position is the position opposite to the first position. The electronic device has at least one of an oscillator and a speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane and between the first long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the side face opposite to the first long side in the reference plane.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The electronic device includes the speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane, specifically between the first long side of the rechargeable battery and the portion of the side panel opposite to the first long side within the reference plane. The electronic device has the oscillator at a position intersecting the reference plane and between the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the side face that is opposite to the second long side.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The electronic device also includes a retainer covering at least a portion of the rechargeable battery, the retainer pressing down on at least one of the vibrator and the speaker from above.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The loudspeaker and the vibrator are positioned offset relative to the direction from the first position toward the second position.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, In the reference plane, the first long side faces the middle direction between the direction from the first position toward the second position and the direction perpendicular to that direction.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, In the reference plane, the two ends of the first long side are close to or in contact with the housing.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, A pit is formed at least one location on the inner wall of the housing, near or in contact with a corner of the rechargeable battery.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The housing has at least one of the shape of the top surface bulging upward and the shape of the bottom surface bulging downward.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The housing comprises an upper housing having the top surface and a lower housing having the bottom surface. One of the upper housing and the lower housing has a locking part. The other of the upper and lower housings has a locking portion that can be locked by the locking portion.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein, One of the locking part and the locked part is located in the inner wall of the housing, opposite to the surface of the rechargeable battery that includes the first short side.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The electronic device also includes a first input section located at the second position, which allows the user to perform input operations.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, The first input portion extends in the reference plane from the second position to a position between the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the portion of the side portion opposite to the second long side.

13. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, The first input unit has: The key top can be pressed in a pressing direction from the outside to the inside of the housing; and The force-applying part is located on the inner side of the housing relative to the key top, and applies force to the key top in the opposite direction to the pressing direction.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein, At least two openings are formed on the bottom surface, at a position relative to the center of gravity of the electronic device, on the side near the second position.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The electronic device also includes a bottom forming portion, which is located on the depth side of the two openings when viewed from the outside of the housing. The bottom forming portion has a first surface that forms the bottom of the opening and a second surface facing in the opposite direction to the pressing direction. The force-applying part is clamped by the second surface and the key top, and applies force to the key top in the opposite direction to the pressing direction.

16. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The electronic device has the speaker at a position intersecting the reference plane, specifically between the first long side and the portion of the side face opposite to the first long side within the reference plane. The loudspeaker is tilted in a direction of rotation about an axis that rotates closer to the first long side than the first short side.

17. The electronic device according to claim 16, wherein, A sound hole is formed in the side portion near the speaker.

18. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, This electronic device also features: A second input section, which is disposed on the top surface; and A first substrate is disposed inside the housing at a position closer to the top surface than the rechargeable battery. The first substrate is provided with an input detection unit that converts the input to the second input unit into a signal.

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, wherein, The electronic device also has a second substrate located inside the housing, positioned closer to the bottom surface than the rechargeable battery.

20. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The electronic device is a portable device that a user can hold the entire housing with one hand.

21. An electronic device, wherein, This electronic device has: A housing having a top surface and a bottom surface, the length of the housing in the vertical direction being shorter than the length of the housing in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and the housing being circular when viewed from above; A cuboid-shaped rechargeable battery or battery housing is disposed inside the housing and is a rectangle with a first long side and a first short side when viewed from above; as well as The terminal, when viewed from above, is located between the first long side and the portion of the outer periphery of the housing opposite the first long side, with a portion of the terminal exposed. When viewed from above, the electronic device has at least one of an oscillator and a speaker between the portion of the first long side and the inner periphery of the housing opposite to the first long side, or between the portion of the second long side, which is the opposite side of the first long side, and the inner periphery of the housing opposite to the second long side.

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