Portable apparatus cover

Abstract

To provide a portable apparatus cover having a removable container, the portable apparatus cover being attached to a portable apparatus to cover the portable apparatus.SOLUTION: A portable apparatus cover 10 attachable to a portable device with a touch-inputtable display includes: a cover body having an edge protecting part 20 for protecting the edge portion of the display and a back protecting part 30 for protecting the back portion of the display; and a housing part 40 detachably attached to the cover body. The back protecting part 30 is provided with a belt 32 having a base end portion 33 connected to the back protecting part 30 and a tip portion 34 fixable or and releasable from the back protecting part 30. The housing part 40 is provided with a belt loop 41 through which the belt 32 is insertable, and the housing part 40 is attached to the back protecting part 30 by fixing the tip portion 34 to the back protecting part 30 in a state where the belt 32 is inserted through the belt loop 41.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile device cover that is attached to a mobile device having a touch-input capable display. [Background technology]

[0002] Mobile device covers have been proposed to protect mobile devices with touch-sensitive displays, such as smartphones and tablets, from external impacts and impacts caused by dropping. Mobile device covers basically cover at least the edges and back of the mobile device, and are designed to protect the edges and back from impacts.

[0003] In such portable device covers, there has been a demand for more effective utilization of the back surface. To solve this demand, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes a portable device holder in which an attachment member can be detachably attached to a case main body that can be attached to a portable device.

[0004] The attachment member can be used by inserting a finger or hand into the gap between the attachment member and the case main body, and accessories to be used with the portable device, such as earphones, can also be inserted into the gap.

[0005] Such mounting members form a section in the gap with the case main body that can accommodate small items such as earphones and other accessories used with portable devices, and therefore the mounting member alone is not capable of accommodating small items. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6562326 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a mobile device cover that can be attached to a mobile device to protect the mobile device and has a removable storage section. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the mobile device cover of the present invention is a mobile device cover that is attached to a mobile device having a touch-input capable display, and is characterized in that it comprises a cover main body having at least an edge protection portion that protects the edge of the display and a back protection portion that protects the back portion of the display, and a storage portion that is detachable from the cover main body, the back protection portion is provided with a belt having a base end connected to the back protection portion and a tip end that can be fixed to or released from the back portion, the storage portion is provided with a belt loop through which the belt can be inserted, and the storage portion is configured to be attachable to the back protection portion by fixing the tip end to the back protection portion with the belt inserted through the belt loop.

[0009] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the mobile device cover can protect the edges of the mobile device from impacts by the edge protection part, and the back protection part can protect the back part of the mobile device from impacts by the back protection part. The storage part can be easily attached to the mobile device cover by inserting the belt provided on the mobile device cover into the belt loop.

[0010] In the mobile device cover of the present invention, a first area of ​​the back protection portion facing the belt may have a recess that is recessed by the thickness of the belt compared to a second area surrounding the first area.

[0011] According to the above-described configuration, when the storage section is not attached to the mobile device cover, the belt is stored in a recessed portion of the mobile device cover, so that the surface of the belt and the surface of the back protection section are flush with each other, resulting in a good appearance.

[0012] The portable device cover of the present invention may be characterized in that the tip of the belt is fixed to or released from the back protection part by a fastener provided on the opposing surfaces of the tip and the back protection part.

[0013] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the fastener provided on the opposing surface between the tip of the belt and the back protection part allows the tip to be easily fixed or released from the back protection part.Preferred examples of the fastener include a point fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0014] In the mobile device cover of the present invention, the fastener may be configured to be able to fix the tip end to the back protection part so that the entire belt is in a position aligned with the back protection part or so that the middle part of the belt is in a position floating above the back protection part.

[0015] Even with a mobile device cover attached, when holding the mobile device in one hand and operating it with the thumb, the mobile device may become unstable and fall. According to the above-described configuration, the belt can be fixed to the back protection part so that the middle part of the belt is raised above the back protection part. The index finger, middle finger, etc., placed on the back of the mobile device cover can be passed through the raised part of the belt, so that even when holding the mobile device in one hand and operating it with the thumb, the mobile device can be held stably via the mobile device cover, preventing it from falling. Furthermore, when watching videos on its side, the raised part of the belt acts as a stand, allowing the mobile device to be propped up on a desk.

[0016] The mobile device cover of the present invention may be characterized in that the lower end of the back protection part is provided with a first strap loop that can be changed between a stored state where it is sandwiched between the tip end and the back protection part and a protruding state where it protrudes outward from the back protection part, and the storage part is provided with a second strap loop that can be adjacent to the first strap loop when the storage part is attached to the back part.

[0017] According to the above-described configuration, a strap can be attached to the first strap loop, allowing the portable device with the portable device cover attached to be hung around the wrist or neck when carrying the device, and preventing the portable device from falling when in use. Furthermore, by attaching the same strap to both the first strap loop and the second strap loop, the storage unit attached to the portable device cover can also be prevented from falling. When no strap is attached, the first strap loop can be sandwiched between the tip portion and the back protection unit, resulting in a good aesthetic appearance. The second strap loop may also be sandwiched between the tip portion and the back protection unit. When only the storage unit is used, a strap can be attached to the second strap loop. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a mobile device cover attached to a mobile device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the mobile device cover when not attached to the mobile device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the mobile device cover attached to the mobile device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the mobile device cover when not attached to the mobile device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of attachment and detachment of the storage section to and from the cover body. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an example of using the belt of the mobile device cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a portable device cover according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0020] First, we will explain the structure of each part of the mobile device cover 10. Figures 1 to 6 show a smartphone as an example of the mobile device 100, and the mobile device cover 10 that can be attached to the mobile device 100 to make the mobile device 100 easy to hold while protecting it.

[0021] The smartphone, which is the mobile device 100, has dimensions of approximately 140 to 150 mm in height, 65 to 75 mm in width, and 7 to 8 mm in thickness, and is a vertically elongated rectangular flat plate overall. Note that these dimensions are merely examples and vary depending on the model. In other words, it is possible for the smartphone to have a vertically elongated rectangular shape that is thinner and flatter than the above.

[0022] 2 and 4, the mobile device 100 has a touch-inputable display 111 (displaying the time 12:34), an earpiece 112, an in-camera 113, etc. arranged on the front part 110, an out-camera 121 and a light 122 arranged on the back part 120, a volume control button 131 and an incoming call / silent switch 132 arranged on the left edge part 130, a power button 141 and a SIM card slot 142 arranged on the right edge part 140, and a microphone, speaker, and charging port (not shown) arranged on the lower edge part 150. Note that the arrangement of the power button 141, etc. is an example and varies depending on the model of each manufacturer.

[0023] The directions such as up, down, left and right refer to the directions when the front part 110 is viewed from the front when the mobile device 100 is oriented such that its longitudinal direction is along the vertical direction.

[0024] 2 and 4, the mobile device cover 10 comprises a cover body having an edge protection part 20 that surrounds and protects the upper edge part, left edge part 130, right edge part 140, and lower edge part 150 of the mobile device 100, and a back protection part 30 that covers and protects the back part 120 of the mobile device 100, and a storage part 40 that is detachable from the back protection part 30. The upper edge part, left edge part 130, right edge part 140, and lower edge part 150 are edges in the claims.

[0025] The edge protection part 20 has an internal dimension that allows the portable device 100 to be stored without any gaps. The edge protection part 20 has a narrowed shape on the front part 110 side of the portable device 100 so as to slightly surround the edge of the front part 110, so that the portable device 100 stored in the portable device cover 10 is less likely to fall off.

[0026] The edge protection part 20 has holes and operation parts at positions corresponding to the power button 141 etc. so that the power button 141 etc. can be operated when the mobile device cover 10 is attached to the mobile device 100.

[0027] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, hole portion 21 is configured by cutting out edge protection portion 20 so that it surrounds the outer periphery of power button 141, allowing power button 141 to be directly operated with a finger from the outside.

[0028] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, hole 22 is formed by cutting out edge protection part 20 so that it surrounds the outer periphery of incoming call / silent switch 132, allowing incoming call / silent switch 132 to be directly operated with a finger from the outside.

[0029] The operating section 23 is configured by cutting out a portion of the edge protection section 20 along the outer periphery of the volume control button 131, and when pressed from the outside with a finger, it bends, allowing the volume control button 131 inside to be operated indirectly.

[0030] Furthermore, the rear protection part 30 is provided with a hole 31 at a position corresponding to the outer camera 121 etc. so that the outer camera 121 etc. can be used when the mobile device cover 10 is attached to the mobile device 100.

[0031] Storage section 40 is configured to be able to store currency (coins and banknotes), small items (keys, cosmetics, etc.), cards (credit cards, driver's licenses, business cards, etc.), etc. Storage section 40 will be described in detail later.

[0032] 4 and 5, the back protection part 30 of the mobile device cover 10 is provided with a belt 32 that is inserted into a belt loop 41 provided in the storage part 40. The belt 32 is approximately 100 mm in length, approximately 30 mm in width, and approximately 1.5 mm in thickness. Note that these dimensions are merely examples, and appropriate dimensions may be adopted depending on the dimensions of the mobile device cover 10.

[0033] The belt 32 is located in the center of the rear protection part 30 in the left-right direction, slightly above the center of the rear protection part 30 in the up-down direction, and has a base end 33 in a position that avoids the hole 31 provided in a position corresponding to the outer camera 121 of the mobile device 100, and is configured to be long enough that the tip end 34 is located at the bottom end of the rear protection part 30.

[0034] Slightly inside the tip 34 of the belt 32 and at a location facing it on the back protection part 30, two pairs of so-called snap buttons, each consisting of a concave part 35 and a convex part 36, are provided at a predetermined distance (for example, about 20 mm) as an example of a fastener for the belt 32. In this embodiment, the belt 32 is provided with concave parts 35 (35A, 35B), and the back protection part 30 is provided with convex parts 36 (36A, 36B).

[0035] The belt 32 is fixed to the back protection part 30 by pressing and fastening the concave parts 35 (35A, 35B) and the convex parts 36 (36A, 36B). On the other hand, when the tip 34 of the belt 32 is pulled away from the back protection part 30, the concave parts 35 (35A, 35B) and the convex parts 36 (36A, 36B) separate, and the fixation of the belt 32 to the back protection part 30 is released.

[0036] The first region of the back protection part 30 facing the belt 32 has a recess 37 recessed by about 1.5 mm of the thickness of the belt 32 over the length of the belt 32 (about 150 mm) and a width (about 35 mm) slightly wider than the width of the belt 32, compared to the other second region. As a result, when the belt 32 is fixed to the back protection part 30, the belt 32 is stored in the recess 37, and the surface of the belt 32 and the surface of the back protection part 30 become flush with each other, resulting in a good appearance.

[0037] A strap loop 38 is provided at the lower end of the back protection part 30 of the mobile device cover 10. The strap loop 38 is made of a so-called D-ring and is attached to the back protection part 30 at the straight part. The D-ring is made of brass or aluminum. The strap loop 38 is the first strap loop in the claims.

[0038] The strap loop 38 is configured to be able to change its position between a stored state in which it is folded so as to surround a convex part 36A provided on the back protection part 30, and a protruding state in which it protrudes outward from the back protection part 30.

[0039] By attaching a strap (hand strap or neck strap) to the strap loop 38 of the portable device cover 10, the portable device 100 can be hung around the wrist or neck when carried, or the portable device 100 can be prevented from falling when in use.

[0040] When the strap is not attached to the mobile device cover 10, the strap loop 38 is sandwiched between the belt 32 and the back protection part 30, and the concave part 35A and the convex part 36A are pressed together to fasten the strap loop 38, thereby preventing the unused strap loop 38 from protruding outward from the back protection part 30.

[0041] 6, it is also possible to fasten the concave part 35A and the convex part 36B by pressing them together. This allows the belt 32 to be fixed to the back protection part 30 so that the middle part of the belt 32 is raised above the back protection part 30.

[0042] Even with the mobile device cover attached, when mobile device 100 is held in one hand and an attempt is made to operate it with the thumb, the mobile device 100 may become unstable and fall. However, with the above-described configuration, the index finger, middle finger, etc., placed behind the mobile device cover 10 can be passed through the raised portion of the belt 32. Therefore, even when mobile device 100 is held in one hand and operated with the thumb, mobile device 100 can be held stably via the mobile device cover 10, preventing the mobile device 100 from falling. Furthermore, when mobile device 100 is turned sideways to watch a video, for example, the belt 32 acts as a stand, allowing it to be propped up on a desk.

[0043] Next, we will explain the storage section 40, which is detachable from the back protection section 30 of the mobile device cover 10. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the storage section 40 is a so-called gusseted accessory case, and is provided on its back surface with a belt loop 41 and a strap loop 42. The strap loop 42 is the second strap loop in the claims.

[0044] The storage section 40 has a width corresponding to the width of the mobile device cover 10 in the left-right direction. A pair of short-side surfaces of the storage section 40 and one long-side surface are provided with a line fastener 43 as a fastener. The line fastener 43 is provided with a slider 44, and the line fastener 43 is opened and closed by operating the slider 44. The line fastener 43 is made of synthetic resin or metal. Note that the fastener is not limited to the line fastener 43, and other known fasteners such as hook-and-loop fasteners may also be used.

[0045] That is, the line fasteners 43 are provided in a U-shape around the periphery of the storage section 40, and the storage section 40 can be opened from the side along the longitudinal direction that is not provided with the line fasteners 43. Note that the storage section 40 has a gusset on the inside of the side in the short direction, which restricts the degree of opening.

[0046] By operating the slider 44 to open and close the line fastener 43, small items such as earphones, a charger, currency (coins and bills), or cards (credit cards and driver's licenses) can be put in and taken out from the inside.

[0047] The storage section 40 is provided with, for example, a plurality of partitions, and a pair of adjacent partitions are provided with a linear fastener as a fastener that can open and close the edges of the pair of partitions. Also, the partitions can be used to store cards.

[0048] The belt loop 41 has an inner width (approximately 31 mm) in the left-right direction that allows the belt 32 to be inserted therethrough. In addition, the belt loop 41 has a length (approximately 44 mm) in the up-down direction that is shorter than the length from the base end 33 of the belt 32 to the recessed part 35B.

[0049] With the belt 32 inserted into the belt loop 41, the concave parts 35A, 35B and the convex parts 36A, 36B are pressed and fastened together to fix the belt 32 to the back protection part 30, and the storage part 40 is held in the back protection part 30.

[0050] By pulling the tip 34 of the belt 32 away from the back protection part 30 and separating the concave parts 35A, 35B and the convex parts 36A, 36B, the belt 32 is released from being fixed to the back protection part 30, and the storage part 40 can be removed from the belt 32.

[0051] The strap loop 42 is provided at a position facing the strap loop 38 provided on the rear protection part 30 of the cover body when the housing part 40 is attached to the rear protection part 30. Like the strap loop 38, the strap loop 42 is also made of a so-called D-ring. The D-ring is made of brass or aluminum.

[0052] With the storage section 40 attached to the portable device cover 10, by attaching a strap such as a hand strap or a neck strap to the strap loop 38 and the strap loop 42, the portable device 100 can be hung from the wrist or neck when carried, or the portable device 100 can be prevented from falling when in use.

[0053] When no strap is attached to the mobile device cover 10, the strap loops 38 and 42 are sandwiched between the belt 32 and the back protection part 30, and the concave part 35A and the convex part 36A are pressed together to fasten them, thereby preventing the strap loops 38 and 42 from protruding outward from the back protection part 30 when not in use.

[0054] As described above, the storage unit 40 can be used while attached to the mobile device cover 10, or can be used after being detached from the mobile device cover 10. Even when the storage unit 40 is used after being detached from the mobile device cover 10, by attaching a strap to the strap loop 42, the storage unit 40 can be hung from the wrist or neck when carrying it alone, or the storage unit 40 can be prevented from falling when in use.

[0055] By attaching the cover to the mobile device 100 in the manner described above, the mobile device 100 can be protected, and a mobile device cover 10 having a detachable housing portion 40 can be realized.

[0056] Next, the materials of each part of the mobile device cover 10 will be described in detail. The cover body of the mobile device cover 10 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for the edge protection part 20, PU leather for the surface of the back protection part 30, polycarbonate for the back surface, and PU leather for the belt 32. The storage part 40 has PU leather for the surface and nylon for the interior surface. The manufacturing method of the mobile device cover 10 is not limited to injection molding or extrusion molding, and can be selected as appropriate.

[0057] The cover body of the mobile device cover 10 and the storage compartment 40 are not limited to the above examples, and may be made of PU leather, silicone, polycarbonate, synthetic resins including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), synthetic fibers such as aramid fiber, or natural materials such as genuine leather. In this case, the edge protection portion 20, the back protection portion 30, and the storage compartment 40 do not all have to be made of the same material.

[0058] The concave parts 35A, 35B and convex parts 36A, 36B that constitute the snap button, as well as the wire fastener 43, are made of metal.

[0059] The following describes other embodiments of the various parts of the mobile device cover 10. In the above-described embodiment, a snap button is provided as a fastener for the belt 32, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a hook-and-loop fastener may be provided instead of the snap button.

[0060] In the above-described embodiment, operation unit 23 is configured to be partially flexible by cutting into edge protection unit 20, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the entire edge protection unit 20 or the portion corresponding to operation unit 23 may be formed from a flexible material so that pressing the operation unit with a finger from the outside indirectly operates volume adjustment button 131 inside.

[0061] In the above-described embodiment, the belt 32 is provided in the center of the back protection part 30 in the left-right direction, but this is not limiting. For example, the belt 32 may be provided in a position offset to either the left or right side of the back protection part 30.

[0062] In the embodiment described above, the storage section 40 has the line fasteners 43 provided in a U-shape on a pair of side surfaces along the short sides and one side surface along the long sides of the storage section 40, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the line fasteners 43 may be provided in an L-shape on one side surface along the short sides and one side surface along the long sides of the storage section 40.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the storage compartment 40 is configured to be opened and closed by the line fastener 43, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the storage compartment 40 may be configured to have a flap that is opened and closed by a dot fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0064] In the above-described embodiment, the storage section 40 is configured to have a plurality of partitions therein, but this is not limiting. There may be only one partition or no partition at all.

[0065] In the above-described embodiment, the cover body of the mobile device cover 10 is provided with the edge protection portion 20 and the back protection portion 30 to protect the mobile device 100, but this is not limiting. The mobile device cover 10 may be a so-called notebook-style cover that further includes a screen protection portion that protects the display 111 of the mobile device 100. The screen protection portion may have a pocket in the portion facing the display 111 for storing cards, bills, etc.

[0066] One of the left and right side edges of the screen protector is connected in a rotatable manner to the corresponding side edge of the edge protector 20. Of the left and right side edges of the screen protector, the side edge that is not connected to the edge protector 20 is provided with a fastener for fastening to the corresponding side edge of the edge protector 20.

[0067] In the above-described embodiment, a so-called smartphone has been described as an example of the mobile device 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. The mobile device 100 may be any device that can be carried and used, and may be, for example, a communication device (mobile communication device / terminal) or an information device (mobile information device / terminal) as an electronic device having a touch-input-enabled display, specifically, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a phablet, a tablet PC, a feature phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a remote control terminal, a portable music player, a game console, or an e-book reader.

[0068] The configuration disclosed in any of the above-described implementation forms can be applied in combination with the configuration disclosed in other implementation forms, as long as no contradiction arises. Furthermore, the implementation forms disclosed in this specification are examples, and the implementation forms of the present invention are not limited to these and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of not departing from the purpose of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 10: Mobile device cover 20: Edge protection part 30: Rear protection part 32: Belt 33: Proximal end 34:Tip 35: Concave parts (fasteners) 36: Convex parts (fasteners) 37: Recess 38: Strap loop 40: Storage section 41: Belt loop 42: Strap loop 43: Line fastener 100: Mobile devices 111: Display 120: Back part 130: Left edge (part of edge) 140: Right edge (part of edge) 150: Lower edge (part of edge)

Claims

1. A mobile device cover attached to a mobile device having a touch-input capable display, a cover body having at least an edge protection part for protecting the edge part of the display and a rear protection part for protecting the rear part of the display; and a storage part that is detachable from the cover body; the rear protection part is provided with a belt having a base end connected to the rear protection part and a tip end that can be fixed to or released from the rear part, and the storage part is provided with a belt loop through which the belt can be inserted, The storage section is configured to be attachable to the rear protection section by fixing the tip section to the rear protection section while the belt is inserted through the belt loop.

2. The mobile device cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a first region of the back protection portion facing the belt has a recess that is recessed by the thickness of the belt compared to a second region surrounding the first region.

3. The mobile device cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the tip end of the belt is fixed to or released from the rear protection part by a fastener provided on the opposing surfaces of the tip end and the rear protection part.

4. The mobile device cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the fastener is configured to be able to fix the tip portion to the back protection portion so that the entire belt is in a position along the back protection portion or so that the middle portion of the belt is in a position floating above the back protection portion.

5. a first strap loop is provided at a lower end of the rear protection part, the first strap loop being capable of changing its position between a stored state in which the first strap loop is sandwiched between the tip end of the rear protection part and the rear protection part and a protruding state in which the first strap loop protrudes outward from the rear protection part; 2. The mobile device cover of claim 1, wherein the storage portion is provided with a second strap loop that can be adjacent to the first strap loop when the storage portion is attached to the rear portion.

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