Smartphone cover
The smartphone cover with a hanging string attachment addresses the issues of damage during insertion and removal, and lack of screen protection, by integrating the smartphone with the cover and providing a guided hanging mechanism for secure and easy use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023173924
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-01
AI Technical Summary
Conventional smartphone bags with pockets for hanging over the shoulder often suffer damage from dropping smartphones during insertion and removal, and commercially available shoulder bags lack screen protection.
A smartphone cover with a hanging string attachment, featuring a hole for the string and a lower opening for easy insertion and removal, along with a stopper mechanism to guide the string and ensure smooth operation.
The solution integrates the smartphone with the cover, preventing damage from falls and allowing easy access, while providing screen protection when the smartphone is worn.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a smartphone cover that has an opening for removing and an opening for storing at the bottom, and that is compatible with a smartphone with a hanging strap for hanging on the shoulder, neck, waist, bag, or rucksack. [Background technology]
[0002] Conventionally, a shoulder bag with a smartphone pocket, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, is known to have an opening at the top of the bag for inserting and removing a smartphone.
[0003] Commercially available smartphone shoulder bags that can be worn around the shoulder or neck are known to have a strap attached to the smartphone to prevent it from falling, leaving the screen exposed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Public Relations, Patent Publication No. 2022-026438 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] However, bags with smartphone pockets have problems such as the risk of the smartphone falling when putting it in or taking it out, and the difficulty of removing it. Commercially available smartphone shoulder bags have the advantage of preventing the smartphone from falling out, but they have the problem of not protecting the screen. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] It has been found that the following smartphone cover can solve the above problems. Invention 1. A smartphone cover for attaching to a smartphone with a hanging cord, characterized in that it has a hole through which the hanging cord of the smartphone cover passes and a lower opening through which the smartphone can be inserted and removed. Invention 2. A smartphone cover as described in Invention 1, characterized in that it has a stopper that hooks onto the smartphone, the width of the stopper is made narrower than the width of the smartphone, and the hole through which the hanging cord passes is made larger, making it easier for the hanging cord to pass through.The hanging cord passes through the inside of the smartphone cover, so that the hanging cord acts as a guide, allowing the smartphone to be inserted and removed smoothly. Invention 3. A smartphone cover as described in either Invention 1 or Invention 2, characterized in that the lower opening of the smartphone cover is widest in the center and narrows toward the side of the smartphone cover, thereby reducing the gap between the stored smartphone and the inside of the smartphone cover and allowing the smartphone to be stored stably.
[0007] The present invention will be specifically described below. We will explain about smartphones with slings. Smartphones with slings are those that are sold under the name of mobile phone cases with straps, shoulder straps, etc. and are attached to the smartphone, and the sling is fixed at one point in the center of the top of the smartphone, one point on one side of the top, or two points near both ends of the top. The length of the strap is not a particular issue, but it is preferable that it is at least twice the length of the smartphone so that the smartphone can be inserted and removed from the bottom opening of the smartphone cover. The rest can be selected depending on where you hang it (shoulder, neck, bag, rucksack, etc.), and there is no problem with a type that can be adjusted in length.
[0008] This is a smartphone cover for use with a smartphone with a strap as described above. The structure is a cylinder longer than a smartphone, with a hole at the top through which the hanging cord passes. The location is determined according to where the hanging cord is fixed. For example, if the places to fix the hanging cord are two near both ends of the top, then there must be two corresponding places at the top of the smartphone cover, and if the place to fix the hanging cord is one in the center of the top of the smartphone, then there must be one place at the top of the smartphone cover. If the places to fix the hanging cord are two near both ends of the upper part, it is possible to make a hole with both ends cut out at the top of the smartphone cover to allow the hanging cord to pass through. If two holes for the hanging cord to pass through are simply made, there is a drawback that the smartphone cover cannot be attached without first removing one of the hanging cords, but this can be solved. The part of the cover between the holes through which the two hanging cords pass is called the stopper. By making the width of the stopper narrower than the width of the smartphone and making the holes through which the hanging cords pass larger, the hanging cords can pass through more easily, and by passing through the inside of the smartphone cover, the hanging cords act as a guide, allowing you to smoothly insert and remove the smartphone. In addition, it is advisable to make the cover detachable from the main body using snaps, buttons, zippers, etc.
[0009] The size of the bottom opening of the smartphone cover needs to be large enough to allow the smartphone to be easily removed. Furthermore, the bottom opening of the smartphone cover is widest in the center and narrows toward the side of the smartphone cover, reducing the gap between the stored smartphone and the inside of the smartphone cover and allowing for stable storage.
[0010] By passing the hanging cord through the hole, the smartphone with the hanging cord and the smartphone cover become one, allowing the smartphone to be inserted and removed from the bottom opening. This results in a smartphone cover that protects the smartphone from damage such as dropping when stored and allows the smartphone to be easily removed when in use. Effect of the Invention
[0011] By passing the hanging cord through the inside of the smartphone cover of the present invention, it becomes one with the smartphone, preventing damage to the smartphone due to dropping when removing or storing it, and enabling the smartphone to be removed and stored smoothly through the lower opening of the smartphone cover.
[0012] Generally, smartphone covers must be purchased separately for each model and size, but this cover can be attached to smartphones of a variety of sizes.
[0013] By changing the fabric and shape used, variations can be created, and they can also be enjoyed as fashion items. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view of a smartphone cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the smartphone cover according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the smartphone cover according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below. [Figure 4] 1 is a front view of a smartphone cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a smartphone with a hanging cord is about to be attached to the smartphone cover. [Diagram 5] 1 is a front view of a smartphone cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, on which a smartphone with a hanging cord is attached. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the smartphone cover according to the embodiment of the present invention is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0015] A smartphone cover 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. This smartphone cover 1 has a hole 4 through which a hanging string 2 passes, and a lower opening 7 for inserting and removing a smartphone 3.
[0016] As shown in FIG. 4, this is a smartphone cover 1 for use by attaching it to a smartphone 3 with a hanging strap 2, and as shown in FIG. 5, when attached to the smartphone 3, it looks like a shoulder pouch.
[0017] As shown in FIG. 6, in state A where the smartphone 3 is hung from the shoulder, the screen of the smartphone 3 is always protected.
[0018] As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the smartphone 3 can be removed from the lower opening 7 of the smartphone cover 1, making it possible to quickly respond to an incoming call.
[0019] As shown in FIG. 6D, even if the smartphone 3 is released from the hand while it is being used, the smartphone 3 is prevented from falling because the hanging strap 2, the smartphone 3, and the smartphone cover 1 are integrated.
[0020] As shown in FIG. 6E, after using the smartphone, the smartphone can be easily stored by simply sliding the smartphone cover 1, with the hanging strap 2 acting as a guide. [Explanation of symbols]
[0021] 1 Smartphone cover 2 Hanging cord 3. Smartphone 4. Hole for hanging cord 5 Stopper 6 Side 7 Lower opening A Smartphone cover is attached to the smartphone shoulder bag, and the strap is hanging from the shoulder. B Starting to take out your smartphone C Smartphone removed D. When using a smartphone E Starting to put the smartphone into the smartphone cover
Claims
1. A smartphone cover for attaching to a smartphone with a hanging cord, the smartphone cover having a hole through which the hanging cord passes and a lower opening through which the smartphone can be inserted and removed.
2. The smartphone cover according to claim 1, further comprising a stopper at the top of the smartphone cover for hanging on the smartphone, the width of the stopper being narrower than the width of the smartphone, and a large hole for the hanging cord to pass through.
3. 3. The smartphone cover according to claim 1, wherein the lower opening of the smartphone cover has a maximum opening width at the center and the opening width becomes narrower toward the side of the smartphone cover.
Citation Information
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Electronic apparatus storage case
JP2022026438A