Mobile information terminal table

Abstract

To provide a portable information terminal table that allows easy operation of a portable information terminal. [Solution] A portable information terminal table comprising a foldable table on which a portable information terminal can be placed, and a strap that can be worn over the user's shoulder to support the table in front of the user's body, the table having a plurality of rod-shaped frames rotatably attached to each other at their ends, and a curtain section made of cloth or vinyl cloth that is stretched between the rod-shaped frames when the rod-shaped frames are unfolded, the plurality of rod-shaped frames forming a square-shaped table when unfolded, and forming a rod-shaped body when folded, the strap is attached to both diagonal ends of the table, and when unfolded, the strap is worn over the user's shoulder to unfold the rod-shaped frames to form the table, and the portable information terminal can be placed on the table and operated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile information terminal table, and more particularly to a mobile information terminal table that can be used by hanging on the user's shoulder.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, when operating a smartphone outdoors, it is necessary to hold the smartphone with one hand and operate and input characters on the smartphone with the other hand. In this case, it is difficult to operate the smartphone when carrying luggage with one hand. Also, when sitting on a train seat, it may be very difficult to operate the smartphone. Patent Documents 1 to 5 disclose various technologies related to smartphones and the like, but there is no mobile information terminal table that is easy to operate a mobile information terminal.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Patent Document 5

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile information terminal table that is easy to operate a mobile information terminal.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, in the invention described in claim 1, there is provided a portable information terminal table comprising a foldable table on which a portable information terminal can be placed, and a strap that can support the table on the front of the user's body when slung over the user's shoulder. The table has a plurality of rod-shaped frames pivotally attached to each other at their ends, and a curtain portion made of a cloth material or a vinyl cloth material that is extended between the rod-shaped frames when the rod-shaped frames are deployed. When the plurality of rod-shaped frames are deployed, a rectangular table is formed, and when the plurality of rod-shaped frames are folded, a rod-shaped body is formed. The strap is attached to portions at both ends of the diagonal of the table, and when deployed, the strap is slung over the user's shoulder to deploy the rod-shaped frames to form the table, and the portable information terminal can be placed on the table to enable operation of the portable information terminal. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 1, since it becomes a rod-shaped body when folded, it can be carried compactly, and when in use, a large rectangular table can be deployed on the front of the user's body.

[0006] In the invention described in claim 2, there are provided two pairs of the opposing rod-shaped frames, and the two pairs of rod-shaped frames are pivotally connected to each other at their ends by a shaft portion. Groove portions are respectively formed along the length direction on one pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames. One pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames and arranged diagonally with respect to each other are slidably disposed in the groove portions and configured as moving shaft portions, and the other pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames are configured as fixed shaft portions. A spring for constantly biasing the one pair of shaft portions outward from the ends is disposed in the groove portions of the rod-shaped frames. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 2, when storing, the rod-shaped frames can be overlapped by pivoting around the shaft portion to form a single rod-shaped body, and can be stored and carried in this state. Also, when storing, the shaft portion will be located at the end portion within the groove portion in a state where the spring is compressed.

[0007] The device described in claim 3 is characterized in that a rod-shaped connecting frame is arranged between the other pair of opposing shaft portions so as to be rotatable relative to the shaft portions. Therefore, in the device described in claim 3, the rod-shaped connecting frame is arranged diagonally.

[0008] The device described in claim 4 is characterized in that the multiple rod-shaped frames are each formed from members of different lengths and are rotatably attached at their ends by a single axle, and the multiple rod-shaped frames form a single rod-shaped body when stored, and when unfolded, the rod-shaped frames form one side of the square table and the adjacent other side, with the other rod-shaped frames positioned between them. Therefore, the device described in claim 4 can be deployed into an accurate square shape when in use.

[0009] The device described in claim 5 is characterized in that the curtain portion is either transparent, opaque, colored, or a half mirror. Therefore, the device described in claim 5 allows for an increase in the variety of curtain sections. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] In the invention according to claim 1, there is provided a portable information terminal table comprising a foldable table on which a portable information terminal can be placed, and a strap that can support the table on the user's body front when placed over the user's shoulder. The table has a plurality of rod-shaped frames pivotally attached to each other at their ends, and a curtain portion made of a cloth material or a vinyl cloth material that is extended between the rod-shaped frames when the rod-shaped frames are deployed. When the plurality of rod-shaped frames are deployed, a rectangular table is formed, and when the plurality of rod-shaped frames are folded, a rod-shaped body is formed. The strap is attached to the portions at both ends of the diagonal of the table. When deployed, the strap is placed over the user's shoulder to deploy the rod-shaped frames to form the table, and the portable information terminal can be placed on the table to be operable. Since it becomes a rod-shaped body when folded, it can be carried compactly. When in use, a large rectangular table can be deployed in front of the user's body. Therefore, when operating a portable information terminal (for example, a smartphone) outdoors, especially when operating a portable information terminal when using transportation such as a train or a bus, it is not necessary to support the portable information terminal with one hand, and it is easy to operate the portable information terminal. Also, when sitting on a seat and supporting the portable information terminal with one hand and operating the portable information terminal with the other hand, both hands may protrude to both sides of the body, which may be inconvenient to people sitting on both sides. However, according to this configuration, since the portable information terminal can be placed on a table that can be arranged in front of one's own body and can be operated with one hand, it is not necessary to support the portable information terminal with one hand, which is very convenient and can also reduce the possibility of causing inconvenience to others. Furthermore, even when carrying a luggage with one hand, it is possible to operate the portable information terminal and input characters while holding the luggage.

[0011] In the invention according to claim 2, there are provided two pairs of the opposing rod-shaped frames, and the two pairs of rod-shaped frames are connected at their ends so as to be rotatable about a shaft portion. In one pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames, groove portions are respectively formed along the length direction. One pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames and arranged diagonally with respect to each other are slidably disposed in the groove portions and configured as moving shaft portions, and the other pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames are configured as fixed shaft portions. A spring for constantly biasing the one pair of shaft portions outward from the ends is disposed in the groove portions of the rod-shaped frames. Therefore, at the time of storage, the rod-shaped frames can be rotated about the shaft portions and overlapped to form a single rod-shaped body, and can be stored and carried in this state. Also, at the time of storage, since the shaft portions are positioned at the ends in the groove portions with the spring compressed, at the time of use, when the rod-shaped frames are opened by hand, the compressed spring is released, and the shaft portions are pressed by the biasing force. The shaft portions move in the groove portions toward the other end portions, so that the other pair of rod-shaped frames form a rectangular frame together with one rod-shaped frame, and the curtain portion extended therebetween is also deployed, thereby forming a table on which a portable information terminal can be placed.

[0012] In the invention according to claim 3, since a rod-shaped connection frame is rotatably disposed with respect to the shaft portions between the other pair of the opposing shaft portions, the rod-shaped connection frame is disposed obliquely, and the overall strength at the time of deployment is increased by the obliquely disposed rod-shaped connection frame.

[0013] In the invention according to claim 4, the plurality of rod-shaped frames are formed of members having different lengths, and are pivotally attached at their ends by a single shaft portion. The plurality of rod-shaped frames form a single rod-shaped body during storage, and during deployment, the rod-shaped frames form one part and an adjacent other part of the rectangular table, and the other rod-shaped frames are arranged therebetween. Therefore, it can be accurately deployed in a rectangular shape during use. For the table, while deploying using the fan method, it can be deployed in a rectangular shape that is not fan-shaped but is convenient for placing a portable information terminal during use.

[0014] In the invention according to claim 5, since the curtain portion is any one of transparent, opaque, colored, or a half mirror, the variations of the curtain portion can be increased, so that the curtain portion suitable for various uses can be obtained.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention (the first embodiment, the second embodiment, the third embodiment) will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, in order to facilitate understanding, there are also parts where the shapes and dimensions of the members are exaggeratedly illustrated or some members are omitted.

[0017] 〔First Embodiment〕 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a mobile information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment includes a foldable table 20 on which a mobile information terminal P (for example, a smartphone, see FIG. 3) can be placed, and a strap 30 that can support the table 20 on the front of the user U's body by hanging over the user U's shoulder (see FIG. 3).

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the table 20 includes a plurality of rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 pivotally attached to each other at their ends, and a curtain portion 25 made of a cloth material or a vinyl cloth material that is stretched between the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 when the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 are deployed. When the plurality of rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 are deployed, a rectangular table 20 is formed, and when the plurality of rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 are folded, a rod-shaped body is formed (see FIG. 2(C)).

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the strap 30 is attached to both ends of the diagonal of the table 20 (the lower left and upper right of the table 20 in FIG. 1). When deployed, the strap 30 is hung over the user U's shoulder to deploy the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 to form the table 20, and the mobile information terminal P can be placed on the table 20 to enable operation of the mobile information terminal P.

[0020] Therefore, in the mobile information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment, it can be carried compactly because it becomes a rod-shaped body when folded, and a large rectangular table 20 can be deployed on the front of the user U's body during use.

[0021] The mobile information terminal table 10 includes two pairs of opposing rod-shaped frames. The first pair S1 includes rod-shaped frames 21 and 22, and the second pair S2 includes rod-shaped frames 23 and 24. The two pairs of rod-shaped frames (rod-shaped frames 21, 22 and rod-shaped frames 23, 24) are rotatably connected to each other at their ends by a shaft portion 26.

[0022] In one pair of opposing rod-shaped frames 21 and 23, groove portions 27 are respectively formed along the length direction. One pair of shaft portions 28 provided at the ends of the other pair of opposing rod-shaped frames 22 and 24 and arranged diagonally with respect to each other are slidably disposed within the groove portions 27 and configured as moving shaft portions. The other pair of shaft portions 26 provided at the ends of the other pair of opposing rod-shaped frames 22 and 24 are configured as fixed shaft portions. Within the groove portions 27 of the rod-shaped frames 21 and 23, a spring 29 that constantly biases the one pair of shaft portions 28 outward from the ends is disposed.

[0023] Therefore, in the mobile information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment, when storing, it can be rotated around the shaft portion 28 to overlap the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, and 24 into a single rod-shaped body, and can be stored and carried in this state. Also, when storing, the shaft portion 28 will be located at the end within the groove portion 27 in a state where the spring 29 is compressed.

[0024] The curtain portion 25 can be any of transparent, opaque, colored, or a half mirror. Therefore, in the mobile information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment, the variations of the curtain portion 25 can be increased.

[0025] At both ends of the rod-shaped frame 21 and at the lower end of the rod-shaped frame 22, holes 31 for the strap are formed. Normally, the strap 30 is used by hanging it from the upper right to the lower left of the table 20 (refer to the solid line of the strap 30), but it can also be used by hanging the strap 30 from the upper right to the upper left of the table 20 (refer to the dashed line of the strap 30). In addition, on the rod-shaped frame 21, a protrusion 32 for placing a finger is formed. The portable information terminal table 10 of the first embodiment is of a frame slide type.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the states of the portable information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment when it is deployed, during storage, and at the time of storage. In FIG. 2, the strap 30 and the holes 31 for the strap are not shown. As shown in FIG. 2(A), when deployed, the shaft portion 28 is located outside the groove portion 27, and the plurality of rod-shaped frames 21, 22, etc. form a rectangular table 20. As shown in FIG. 2(B), during storage, the shaft portion 28 moves inward (slides) inside the groove portion 27, and the spring 29 is compressed by the shaft portion 28. As shown in FIG. 2(C), at the time of storage, the shaft portion 28 is located inside the groove portion 27, and the plurality of rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, 24 are stacked to form a rod-shaped body.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage method of the portable information terminal table 10 according to the first embodiment. The portable information terminal table 10 can be used in various scenes as shown below. As shown in FIG. 3(A), the portable information terminal table 10 can be used when using a transportation facility. The user U can hang the strap 30 on the shoulder in a standing state, deploy the table 20 in front of the body, place the portable information terminal P on the table 20, and operate the portable information terminal P. In the usage example of FIG. 3(A), the strap 30 can be arranged so that one side passes over the shoulder and the other side passes under the armpit from behind the user U's neck to the front of the chest (the same applies to the usage example of FIG. 3(C) below).

[0028] Also, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the portable information terminal table 10 can be used when sitting on a seat. The user can put on the strap 30 over the shoulder in the seated state, unfold the table 20 in front of the body, place the portable information terminal P on the table 20, and operate the portable information terminal P. In the usage example of FIG. 3(B), the strap 30 can be arranged to come in front of the chest through both shoulders from behind the neck of the user U.

[0029] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3(C), the portable information terminal table 10 can be used when holding luggage in one hand. The user can put on the strap 30 over the shoulder with the luggage in the left hand, unfold the table 20 in front of the body, place the portable information terminal P on the table 20, and operate the portable information terminal P.

[0030] As described above, in the portable information terminal table 10 of the first embodiment, since it becomes a rod-shaped body when folded, it can be carried around compactly, and when in use, a large rectangular table 20 can be unfolded in front of the body of the user U. Therefore, when operating the portable information terminal P (for example, a smartphone) outdoors, especially when operating the portable information terminal P when using transportation such as a train or a bus, there is no need to support the portable information terminal P with one hand, and it is easy to operate the portable information terminal P (see FIG. 3(A)). Also, when supporting the portable information terminal P with one hand and operating the portable information terminal P with the other hand when sitting on a seat, etc., both hands may protrude to both sides of the body, which may be inconvenient to the people sitting on both sides. However, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, since the portable information terminal P can be placed on the table 20 that can be arranged in front of one's own body and can be operated with one hand, there is no need to support the portable information terminal P with one hand, which is very convenient and can also reduce the possibility of causing inconvenience to others (see FIG. 3(B)). Furthermore, even when holding luggage in one hand, it is possible to operate the portable information terminal P and input characters while holding the luggage (see FIG. 3(C)).

[0031] In addition, in the first embodiment of the mobile information terminal table 10, when stored, the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, and 24 are rotated around the axis 28 to stack them into a single rod-shaped body, which can be stored and carried around.When stored, the axis 28 is positioned at the end of the groove 27 with the spring 29 compressed, so that when in use, when the rod-shaped frames 21, 22, 23, and 24 are opened by hand, the compressed spring 29 is released and the urging force presses the axis 28, which then moves within the groove 27 toward the other end, and the other pair of rod-shaped frames 22, 24 form a square frame together with the first rod-shaped frame 21, 23, and the extended screen portion 25 between them also unfolds, forming a table 20 on which the mobile information terminal P can be placed.

[0032] Furthermore, in the mobile information terminal table 10 of the first embodiment, the curtain portion 25 is either transparent, opaque, colored, or a half mirror, which allows for an increased variety of curtain portions 25, making it possible to make the curtain portion 25 suitable for a variety of uses.

[0033] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a mobile information terminal table 10-2 according to the second embodiment. The difference between the first and second embodiments is that the mobile information terminal table 10-2 of the second embodiment includes a rod-shaped connecting frame 40. Other points are the same as those of the first embodiment. In the mobile information terminal table 10-2 of the second embodiment, the rod-shaped connecting frame 40 is disposed between another pair of opposing shaft portions 26, 26 so as to be rotatable with respect to the shaft portions 26.

[0034] As described above, according to the second embodiment, the rod-shaped connecting frames 40 are arranged obliquely, and the rod-shaped connecting frames 40 arranged obliquely increase the overall strength when deployed.

[0035] Third Embodiment Next, the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a mobile information terminal table 10-3 according to the third embodiment. The mobile information terminal table 10 of the first embodiment was a frame slide type, but the mobile information terminal table 10-3 of the third embodiment is a fan type. In the mobile information terminal table 10-3 of the third embodiment, the plurality of rod-shaped frames 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 are formed of members having different lengths, and are pivotally attached to a single shaft portion 58 at the ends.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5(A), the plurality of rod-shaped frames 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 form a single rod-shaped body when stored, and as shown in FIG. 5(B), when deployed, the rod-shaped frames 51, 57 form one side portion and an adjacent other side portion of a rectangular table, and the other rod-shaped frames 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 are arranged therebetween.

[0037] Thus, according to the mobile information terminal table 10-3 according to the third embodiment, since it can be accurately deployed in a rectangular shape during use, while deploying the table 20 using the fan method, it can be deployed in a rectangular shape that is not fan-shaped but is easy to place the mobile information terminal P during use.

[0038] The above-described embodiments can be modified as follows. (1) Although the mobile information terminal P has been described by taking a smartphone as an example, it may be a tablet or the like. (2) The table 20 may be deployable in a rectangular shape or a square shape. (3) The shape and length of the rod-shaped frame can be arbitrarily changed. Also, the order of connection of each rod-shaped frame can be arbitrarily changed.

Industrial Applicability

[0039] Since the present invention relates to a mobile information terminal table, it has broad industrial applicability.

Explanation of Signs

[0040] 10, 10-2, 10-3 Mobile information terminal table 20 Table 21, 22, 23, 24, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 Rod-shaped frame 25 Curtain part 26, 28, 58 Shaft part 27 Groove part 29 Spring 30 Strap 31 Hole for strap 32 Protrusion 40 Rod-shaped connection frame P Smartphone S1 First set S2 Second set U User

Claims

1. A foldable table on which a portable information terminal can be placed, and a strap that can support the table in front of the user's body by being placed over the user's shoulder, a portable information terminal table comprising: the table having a plurality of rod-shaped frames pivotally attached to each other at their ends, and a curtain portion made of a cloth material or a vinyl cloth material that is extended between the rod-shaped frames when the rod-shaped frames are deployed; when the plurality of rod-shaped frames are deployed, the table forms a rectangular shape, and when the plurality of rod-shaped frames are folded, they form a rod-shaped body, and the strap is attached to portions at both ends of the diagonal of the table; when deployed, the strap is placed over the user's shoulder to deploy the rod-shaped frames to form the table, and the portable information terminal is placed on the table so that the portable information terminal can be operated. A portable information terminal table characterized by this.

2. comprising two pairs of the opposing rod-shaped frames, the two pairs of rod-shaped frames being pivotally connected to each other at their ends by a shaft portion, groove portions being formed along the length direction in each of the one pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames, one pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames and arranged diagonally with respect to each other being slidably disposed in the groove portions and configured as moving shaft portions, and the other pair of shaft portions provided at the ends of the other pair of the opposing rod-shaped frames being configured as fixed shaft portions; a spring that constantly biases the one pair of shaft portions outward from the ends is disposed in the groove portions of the rod-shaped frames. The portable information terminal table according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

3. A rod-shaped connection frame is pivotally disposed between the other pair of opposing shaft portions. The portable information terminal table according to Claim 2, characterized by this.

4. the plurality of rod-shaped frames are each formed of members of different lengths and are pivotally attached to a single shaft portion at their ends, when stored, the plurality of rod-shaped frames form a single rod-shaped body, and when deployed, the rod-shaped frames form one side portion and an adjacent other side portion of the rectangular table, and the other rod-shaped frames are disposed therebetween. The portable information terminal table according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

5. The mobile information terminal table according to claim 1, wherein the screen part is any one of transparent, opaque, colored, or a half mirror.

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