Smartphone case

Abstract

Provided is a smartphone case that has a function of protecting a smartphone without degrading the operability of the smartphone and also has other functions. 【Solution means】A case 10 for a smartphone 100 includes a main body part 20 that covers the back surface part of the smartphone 100, a pair of first opposing parts 30 that are connected to the main body part 20 and oppose each other in the vertical direction Y, and a pair of second opposing parts 40 that are connected to the main body part 20 and oppose each other in the horizontal direction X. The main body part 20, the pair of first opposing parts 30, and the pair of second opposing parts 40 form an accommodation space 10S for accommodating the smartphone 100, and cover five surfaces excluding the front surface of the smartphone 100. A plurality of space parts 21 capable of accommodating articles 50 are formed in the main body part 20.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a case for a smartphone.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, various cases for smartphones have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a case that protects a smartphone without degrading its operability.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the case for the smartphone described in the above publication has room for improvement in having other functions in addition to the function of protecting the smartphone.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a case for a smartphone that has a function of protecting the smartphone without degrading its operability and also has other functions.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the smartphone case according to the present invention includes a main body portion that covers the back surface of the smartphone, a pair of first opposing portions that are connected to the main body portion and oppose each other in the vertical direction, and a pair of second opposing portions that are connected to the main body portion and oppose each other in the horizontal direction. The main body portion, the pair of first opposing portions, and the pair of second opposing portions form an accommodation space for accommodating the smartphone, and five surfaces except the front surface of the smartphone are covered. A plurality of space portions capable of accommodating articles are formed in the main body portion.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the smartphone case of the present invention, since it has the above configuration, it is possible to protect the smartphone without degrading the operability of the smartphone and has other functions.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention and include not only the essential configurations of the invention but also alternative and preferred embodiments.

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MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0009] [Embodiment] A mode (embodiment) for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the content described in the following embodiments. Further, the constituent elements described below include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art and those that are substantially the same. Furthermore, the configurations described below can be combined as appropriate. Also, various omissions, substitutions, or changes in the configuration can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0010] The case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment protects the smartphone 100 such as iPhone (registered trademark). Hereinafter, the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the embodiment as viewed from the back side. FIG. 2 is a front view of the smartphone 100. FIG. 3 is a back view of the smartphone 100. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the smartphone 100 as viewed from the bottom side. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the case 10 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the bottom side. FIG. 6 is a right side view of the case 10 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 7 is a left side view of the case 10 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the case 10 and the smartphone 100 as viewed from the back side in a state where the smartphone 100 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow B-B in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow A-A in FIG. 8.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the smartphone 100 includes a longitudinal direction Y orthogonal to the front-rear direction Z, a lateral direction X orthogonal to both the front-rear direction Z and the longitudinal direction Y, and a front-rear direction Z. The front-rear direction Z includes a front direction F in which the liquid crystal display device 100P of the smartphone 100 is disposed, and a rear direction R opposite to the front direction F. The longitudinal direction Y is the longitudinal direction of the smartphone 100. The lateral direction X is the lateral direction of the smartphone 100.

[0013] The smartphone 100 is, for example, an iPhone (registered trademark). In such a smartphone 100, the liquid crystal display device 100P is disposed on the front surface (front side) in the front-rear direction Z.

[0014] Also, a plurality of cameras 104 are disposed on the back surface (rear side) in the rear direction R in the front-rear direction Z of the smartphone 100.

[0015] Also, the smartphone 100 has an action button (power button) 101 and a volume button 102 on one of both side surfaces located in each of the lateral directions X.

[0016] Furthermore, the smartphone 100 has a power button 103 on the other of both side surfaces located in each of the lateral directions X.

[0017] In addition, the smartphone 100 has a charging port 105 on the bottom surface located in one of the longitudinal directions Y.

[0018] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1, 5 to 7, the case 10 includes a front-rear direction Z, a longitudinal direction Y, and a lateral direction X. The front-rear direction Z of the case 10 coincides with the front-rear direction Z of the smartphone 100. The longitudinal direction Y of the case 10 coincides with the longitudinal direction Y of the smartphone 100. The lateral direction X of the case 10 coincides with the lateral direction X of the smartphone 100.

[0019] The case 10 includes a main body portion 20, a pair of first opposing portions 30, and a pair of second opposing portions 40.

[0020] The case 10 is integrally formed of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin, including a main body portion 20, a pair of first opposing portions 30, and a pair of second opposing portions 40. In other words, at least the main body portion 20 of the case 10 is formed of a transparent resin material.

[0021] The main body portion 20 is formed, for example, in a plate shape, faces the back surface portion of the smartphone 100, and is a portion that covers the back surface portion of the smartphone 100.

[0022] The pair of first opposing portions 30 are portions that oppose each other in the vertical direction Y. Each of the pair of first opposing portions 30 is a portion formed in a plate shape and is a portion connected to the main body portion 20. One of the pair of first opposing portions 30 is a portion that covers one side surface of the smartphone 100. The other of the pair of first opposing portions 30 is a portion that covers the other side surface of the smartphone 100.

[0023] The pair of second opposing portions 40 are portions that oppose each other in the horizontal direction X. Each of the pair of second opposing portions 40 is a portion formed in a plate shape and is a portion connected to the main body portion 20. One of the pair of second opposing portions 40 is a portion that covers the bottom surface of the smartphone 100. The other of the pair of second opposing portions 40 is a portion that covers the flat surface of the smartphone 100.

[0024] Then, in the case 10, a housing space 10S for housing the smartphone 100 is formed by the main body portion 20, the pair of first opposing portions 30, and the pair of second opposing portions 40, and five surfaces of the smartphone 100 except the front surface are covered. Further, an opening 10a for inserting the smartphone 100 is formed in the case 10 by the main body portion 20, the pair of first opposing portions 30, and the pair of second opposing portions 40 in order to dispose the smartphone 100 in the housing space 10S.

[0025] In the main body portion 20, a first through hole 10H1 is formed for exposing the camera 104 of the smartphone 100 to the outside. Therefore, when the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, as shown in FIG. 8, the camera 104 of the smartphone 100 is exposed to the outside through the first through hole 10H1. As a result, in a state where the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the outside can be photographed with the camera 104.

[0026] In one of the pair of first opposing portions 30, a second through hole 10H2 is formed for exposing the charging port 105 of the smartphone 100 to the outside. Therefore, when the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the charging port 105 of the smartphone 100 is exposed to the outside through the second through hole 10H2. As a result, in a state where the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, a charging terminal can be inserted into the charging port 105.

[0027] In one of the pair of second opposing portions 40, a third through hole 10H3 is formed for operating the action button 101 of the smartphone 100. Therefore, in a state where the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, by inserting a rod-shaped tool through the third through hole 10H3, the action button 101 of the smartphone 100 can be pressed. As a result, in a state where the smartphone 100 is placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the action function of the smartphone 100 (for example, increasing or decreasing the volume) can be executed.

[0028] Of the pair of second opposing portions 40, one of the second opposing portions 40 is formed such that a first operation portion 41 for operating the volume button 102 of the smartphone 100 is elastically deformable. Therefore, in a state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, by pressing the first operation portion 41, the first operation portion 41 can be elastically deformed, and the volume button 102 of the smartphone 100 can be pressed. As a result, in a state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the volume of the smartphone 100 can be increased and decreased.

[0029] Of the pair of second opposing portions 40, the other second opposing portion 40 is formed such that a second operation portion 42 for operating the power button 101 of the smartphone 100 is elastically deformable. Therefore, in a state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, by pressing the second operation portion 42, the second operation portion 42 can be elastically deformed, and the power button 103 of the smartphone 100 can be pressed. As a result, in a state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the power of the smartphone 100 can be turned on and off.

[0030] A plurality of space portions 21 are formed in the main body portion 20. For example, the case 10 according to the present embodiment has three space portions 21 in the lateral direction X, and has six space portions 21 in the longitudinal direction Y in a portion excluding a portion where the first through hole 10H1 is formed. However, the case 10 has four space portions 21 in a portion where the first through hole 10H1 is formed in the longitudinal direction Y. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, each of the space portions 21 has an edge portion 21e1 close to the back surface portion of the smartphone 100 and a central portion 21m1 protruding away from the back surface portion of the smartphone 100 when viewed from the side in the longitudinal direction Y, and has an edge portion 21e2 close to the back surface portion of the smartphone 100 and a central portion 21m2 protruding away from the back surface portion of the smartphone 100 when viewed from the side in the lateral direction X.

[0031] In each of the plurality of space portions 21, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, articles 50 such as tile seals and / or shakers can be accommodated. That is, the case 10 according to the present embodiment has a function different from the function of protecting the smartphone 100, which is to accommodate the article 50. Further, when the smartphone 100 is shaken in the vertical direction Y with the article 50 such as a shaker accommodated in each of the plurality of space portions 21, the article 50 can shake inside the space portion 21, and infants and the like can enjoy just by watching, and can attract the interest of infants.

[0032] As described above, the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment includes a main body portion 20 that covers the back surface portion of the smartphone 100, a pair of first opposing portions 30 that are connected to the main body portion 20 and oppose each other in the vertical direction Y, and a pair of second opposing portions 40 that are connected to the main body portion 20 and oppose each other in the horizontal direction X. The main body portion 20, the pair of first opposing portions 30, and the pair of second opposing portions 40 form an accommodation portion for accommodating the smartphone 100, and five surfaces of the smartphone 100 except the front surface are covered. Therefore, the smartphone 100 is protected by the case 10 according to the present embodiment. In addition, a plurality of space portions 21 capable of accommodating the article 50 are formed in the main body portion 20. Therefore, articles 50 such as tile seals and shakers can be accommodated in each of the space portions 21. Therefore, the case 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of protecting the smartphone 100 and also has other functions. In addition, since the case 10 according to the present embodiment is formed to be attachable and detachable to and from the smartphone 100, after the smartphone 100 is once placed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the smartphone 100 can be taken out from the opening 10a of the case 10. As a result, the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment can change the article 50 accommodated in the space portion 21 according to the mood of the user of the smartphone 100 on that day and the season.

[0033] In addition, in the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, at least the main body 20 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and when viewed from the side in the vertical direction Y, the edge is close to the smartphone 100 while the central portion is away from the smartphone 100, and when viewed from the side in the horizontal direction X, the edge is close to the smartphone 100 while the central portion is away from the smartphone 100 and protrudes. Therefore, the case 10 according to the present embodiment can increase the volume of the space portion 21. Moreover, the case 10 is formed in a three-dimensional shape with irregularities by the space portion 21 and fits well in the hand.

[0034] In the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, a first through hole 10H1 for exposing the camera 104 of the smartphone 100 to the outside is formed in the main body 20. Therefore, in the state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10 according to the present embodiment, the outside can be photographed with the camera 104.

[0035] In the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, a second through hole 10H2 for inserting the terminal of the smartphone 100 is formed in one of the pair of first opposing portions 30. Therefore, in the state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10 according to the present embodiment, the charging terminal can be inserted into the charging port 105.

[0036] In the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, a second operation portion 42 for operating the power button 101 of the smartphone 100 is formed in an elastically deformable manner in the other of the pair of second opposing portions 40. Therefore, in the state where the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10 according to the present embodiment, the power of the smartphone 100 can be turned on and off.

[0037] In the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, among the pair of second opposing portions 40, a first operation portion 41 for operating the volume button 102 of the smartphone 100 is formed on one of the second opposing portions 40 so as to be elastically deformable. Therefore, in the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present embodiment, when the smartphone 100 is disposed in the accommodation space 10S of the case 10, the volume of the smartphone 100 can be increased and decreased.

[0038] As described above, the embodiment of the case 10 of the smartphone 100 according to the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Various modifications made without departing from such gist are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, which is obvious to those skilled in the art from the description of the utility model registration claims.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0039] 10 Case of smartphone 10a Opening 10S Space portion 20 Main body portion 21e1 Longitudinal edge 21m1 Longitudinal central portion 21e2 Lateral edge 21m2 Lateral central portion 30 First opposing portion 40 Second opposing portion 100 Smartphone

Claims

1. A main body that covers the back of the smartphone; A pair of first opposing portions connected to the main body portion and opposing each other in a vertical direction; a pair of second opposing portions connected to the main body portion and opposing each other in a lateral direction; Equipped with The main body, the pair of first opposing parts, and the pair of second opposing parts form an accommodation space for accommodating the smartphone, and five sides of the smartphone except for a front side are covered, The main body portion is formed with a plurality of spaces capable of accommodating articles. Smartphone case.

2. At least the main body is made of a transparent synthetic resin material; When viewed from the side in the vertical direction, the space protrudes such that an edge portion is close to the smartphone while a center portion is away from the smartphone, and when viewed from the side in the horizontal direction, the edge portion is close to the smartphone while the center portion is away from the smartphone. The smartphone case according to claim 1 .

3. The main body has a first through hole for exposing a camera of the smartphone to the outside. The smartphone case according to claim 1 .

4. A second through hole for exposing a charging port of the smartphone to the outside is formed in one of the pair of first opposing portions. The smartphone case according to claim 1 .

5. A first operation portion for operating a power button of the smartphone is formed in one of the pair of second opposing portions in an elastically deformable manner. The smartphone case according to claim 1 .

6. A second operation portion for operating a volume button of the smartphone is formed in one of the pair of second opposing portions in an elastically deformable manner. The smartphone case according to claim 1 .

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