Cases or covers for electronic devices (tablet computers, smartphones, e-books, etc.) that are self-supporting and easy to hold and grip

Abstract

To provide a case that enables an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.) to stand on its own when placed on a desk or table, and prevents the electronic device from being damaged or broken due to being dropped by ensuring ease of holding and gripping when held in the hand. [Solution] This is a case to be attached to an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.), and one or more sides of the peripheral area are made thick and bulged, allowing the electronic device to stand on its own while being easy to hold and grip.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a case or cover that is attached to an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.) and covers the back and sides of the device. [Background technology]

[0002] For electronic devices (tablet PCs, smartphones, e-books, etc.), cases (covers) are generally sold to prevent damage caused by dropping or scratches caused by daily use. Electronic devices are generally flat and plate-like in shape and cannot stand on their own. For this reason, there have been technologies related to stands for electronic devices (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, Patent Document 4). Notebook-type cases (covers) are also widely available on the market, and many of them have a structure that allows them to stand on their own by opening the flap surface that protects the LCD screen. Furthermore, products are also sold that have a ring-shaped device attached to the back to prevent the electronic device from dropping, and the user can put their fingers through the ring to make it easier to hold (Patent Document 3: Jitsuto 3201080). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Application 2021-004490 [Patent Document 2] Application 2021-004491 [Patent Document 3] Application 2015-004541 [Patent Document 4] Patent Publication No. 2013-150331 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Flat, plate-like tablet personal computers (hereafter referred to as tablet PCs) and smartphones (hereafter referred to as smartphones) cannot stand on their own. Holding a tablet PC or smartphone for long periods of time while browsing the web, watching videos, doing work-related research, reading, etc. can tire your hands and make it difficult to maintain concentration. For this reason, it is useful to have a case (cover) for tablet PCs or smartphones that has a stand function that allows the electronic device itself to stand on its own. Many of the covers and cases for conventional tablet PCs and smartphones have a notebook-style shape and structure with a flap that covers the LCD screen on the front. However, recent LCD screens use technology such as Gorilla Glass that makes the surface scratch-resistant, so there is little need to cover the screen to protect it. The main purpose of cases (covers) for tablet PCs and smartphones is to prevent them from breaking or getting scratched if they are dropped while on the go, but while they are a concern when they are dropped, they should have a shape and structure that enhances the grip and hold of the tablet PC or smartphone so that it is easy to hold and hold it. If the grip or hold is improved and it becomes easier to hold, it will help not only to prevent the tablet PC or smartphone from dropping when taking photos, but also to prevent camera shake. In addition, tablet PCs and smartphones are flat in shape and made of slippery materials, so when removing them from a bag or the like, a thick bulge around the edges of the device makes them easier to grip and remove from the bag. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The case (cover) for electronic devices in this invention is characterized in that one or more sides of the periphery of the case (cover) for electronic devices (tablet computers, smartphones, e-books, etc.) are provided with a thick bulge, allowing the device to stand on its own when placed on a desk or table, and is shaped and structured to be easy to hold and grip when held in one hand, allowing both self-supporting and ease of holding. Note that it is not necessary to provide a thick bulge on one of the four sides of the periphery of an electronic device (tablet computers, smartphones, e-books, etc.). It is also not necessary to provide a thick bulge on the entire side. In short, it is sufficient to provide both self-supporting and ease of holding, and since there is a drawback in that the weight increases when a thick bulge is provided on the periphery, it is also possible to adopt a structure that appropriately reduces weight. Effect of the Invention

[0006] A case (cover) for electronic devices (tablet computers, smartphones, e-books, etc.) has a thick bulge on one or several sides of its periphery. This allows the tablet PC or smartphone to stand on its own when placed on a desk or table. In addition, the shape and structure of the case provide a sense of grip and hold when held in one hand, making it easy to hold and reducing the risk of accidentally dropping the tablet PC or smartphone. It also reduces fatigue even when held for a long time. If the grip and hold are improved and it becomes easier to hold, it helps prevent drops and camera shake when taking photos with tablet PCs and smartphones, which have become commonplace now. Furthermore, if the case (cover) has a thick bulge on one or several sides of its periphery, it also becomes easier to take it out of a bag, etc. It also has the secondary effect of making it easier to see up, down, left, and right, and immediately knowing where the power switch, volume switch, and charging jack are. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1]This is a side view of a tablet PC with the case (cover) of this invention attached and standing on its own. The tablet PC itself is hidden in the case, so it cannot be seen. [Diagram 2] This is a three-dimensional overall view of the tablet PC with the case (cover) of this invention attached. The tablet PC itself is fitted into the case and viewed from the back, so the tablet PC itself is also not visible. [Diagram 3] This is a three-dimensional overall view of the tablet PC with the case (cover) of the present invention attached, showing the shape of the tablet PC with thick bulges on two sides of the periphery. It also shows that it is possible to provide thick bulges only on a part of each side in order to reduce the weight. [Figure 4] This is also a diagram in which thick bulges are provided on two sides of the periphery, but the shape of the thick bulges is different from that in Figure 3. The shape of the thick bulges is not limited to these, and the point is that it is sufficient as long as it can stand on its own and be easy to hold. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] The peripheral edge of a case (cover) for electronic devices (tablet PCs, smartphones, e-books, etc.) is given a thick bulge. In Figures 1 and 2, as an example, the bottom edge of the peripheral edge of the case (cover) attached to a tablet PC is shown to have a thick bulge. The dashed lines in Figures 1 and 2 indicate that the tablet PC body, which is not visible in these figures, is fitted inside the case. EXAMPLES

[0009] Figure 1 is a side view showing how the bottom edge of a tablet PC case (cover) has a thick bulge. It can stand on its own at an angle when placed on a desk or table, allowing users to browse the internet, watch videos, do work research, read books, and more. The thick bulge on the edge of the case (cover) also provides a good grip and hold when held in the hand, making it easy to hold and hold. EXAMPLES

[0010] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional overall view showing that the bottom edge of the four sides of the tablet PC case (cover) has a thick bulge. The thickness and bulge should be such that the tablet can stand on its own when placed on a desk or table, and also provide a good grip and hold when held in the hand. The width, depth, and length should be appropriate so that the tablet does not tip over when it stands on its own. EXAMPLES

[0011] FIG. 3 shows that the short sides of the periphery of the case (cover) for tablet PCs are also provided with a thick bulge. This allows the tablet PC to stand upright in a vertical orientation. In this way, the periphery of the case (cover) is not limited to being provided with a thick bulge on one side of the periphery of an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.). Two or more sides of the periphery may be provided so that the electronic device can be placed either horizontally or vertically. This also shows that the entire side of the periphery does not have to be provided with a thick bulge. Providing a thick bulge on both the long and short sides increases the weight, so there is a need to reduce the weight. EXAMPLES

[0012] The specific shape of the thickness or bulge on one or more sides of an electronic device, etc., is not important as long as it is self-supporting and easy to hold. This is shown in Figures 3 and 4. Also, it is acceptable for the thickness or bulge on one or more sides of an electronic device, etc. to be detachable by itself. [Industrial Applicability]

[0013] By attaching it to an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.), you can browse the internet, watch videos, do work-related research, read, etc. while it is placed on a desk or table. In addition, the thickness and bulge on the periphery of the electronic device make it easier to hold when holding it in your hand. This prevents damage or scratches caused by dropping the device when browsing the internet, watching videos, doing work-related research, reading, etc. while carrying it in a bag or on the train. [Explanation of symbols]

[0014] 1 This is the thick, bulging part of the peripheral edge of the case (cover) of the electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.) that is the subject of this invention, viewed from the side. 2 This refers to the thickness and bulge of the peripheral edge of the case (cover) of the electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.) that is the subject of this invention, when the case (cover) is attached to the electronic device body and viewed in three dimensions. 3 The thickness and bulge of the edges are provided on both the long and short sides of the case (cover), allowing the tablet PC to be placed either horizontally or vertically. 4 The thickness and bulge of the peripheral part must be such that the electronic device can stand on its own and be easy to grip when held in the hand, and the specific shape is not important. Also, if the thickness and bulge of the peripheral part is removable, it means that the structure will be as shown above when it is attached.

Claims

1. A case (cover) for an electronic device (tablet PC, smartphone, e-book, etc.) that has a thickness or bulge on one or more sides of the periphery so that it can stand on its own when placed on a desk or table, and also has a good grip and hold when held in the hand, making it easy to hold and grasp.

2. The case (cover) of the electronic device (tablet PC, smart phone, e-book, etc.) according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more sides of the periphery of the case (cover) of the electronic device are thickened or bulged so that they can be attached and detached.

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