Electronic equipment

Abstract

To provide technique related to a lid of electronic equipment, the lid facilitating mounting of other components and being easily mounted.SOLUTION: Electronic equipment comprises: a housing; a card insertion / extraction slot provided in the first outer surface of the housing and into / from which a card can be inserted / extracted; a power source insertion / extraction port provided in the second outer surface of the housing and into / from which a power source plug can be inserted / extracted; and a lid that covers the card insertion / extraction slot and the power source insertion / extraction slot and that can rotate about a rotation axis, wherein the lid comprises a curved portion that overlaps with the card insertion / extraction slot in plan view of the first outer surface in the open state, and a hole is provided in the lid at a position that overlaps the power source insertion / extraction slot in plan view of the second outer surface in the closed state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Prior art includes a card insertion / removal slot on the exterior of a mobile terminal for inserting and removing a communication IC card such as a subscriber identity module card (SIM card), and a structure having a sliding lid that allows the card to be inserted and removed without being powered on (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In the above-mentioned structure, that is, the structure in which a slidable cover is provided over the card insertion / removal opening, the rib provided on the inside of the cover interferes with a removable battery that is separately mounted in the mobile terminal.

[0004] Therefore, when a battery is installed in the mobile terminal, the cover on the card insertion / removal port cannot slide, which means that the battery must be removed before inserting or removing a card, and so the mobile terminal must be turned off when inserting or removing a card. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-263490 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The above-mentioned conventional technology is intended for electronic devices such as mobile terminals equipped with batteries, and when a sliding lid is to be slid, the rib on the inside of the lid is obstructed by the removable battery, so the lid cannot be slid.

[0007] The card insertion / removal slot is provided in a position that is accessible to the user when the slidable cover is in the slidable position, and therefore insertion and removal of cards and the like is possible only when the slidable cover is in the slidable position. In other words, electronic devices such as mobile terminals are structured so that the cover of the card insertion / removal slot can be slid when the battery is removed.

[0008] As described above, in the conventional structure, a slidable cover is provided. However, in order to install a slidable cover on an electronic device, it is necessary to provide a rail for sliding movement or the like on the electronic device.

[0009] As a result, in addition to an area for providing the lid itself, the electronic device must also have an area for the lid to slide over, which may limit the mounting of other components in the electronic device.

[0010] In addition, in order to enable the lid to slide smoothly, design and manufacturing measures may be required to prevent the lid from getting caught during the sliding action. As a design measure, for example, it may be necessary to use a material with a low friction coefficient for the components of the lid, or to attach a material with a low friction coefficient to the sliding surface of the lid during the sliding action. As a manufacturing measure, for example, it may be necessary to apply a lubricant to the sliding surface of the lid during the sliding action. In electrical equipment, it is desirable to provide a lid that does not require design and manufacturing measures, that is, that is easy to implement.

[0011] The technology disclosed in this specification has been made in consideration of the problems described above, and is a technology relating to a lid for an electronic device that allows easy and simple mounting of other components thereon. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] An electronic device according to a first aspect of the technology disclosed in the present specification includes a housing, a card insertion / removal opening provided on a first outer surface of the housing and through which a card can be inserted and removed, a power supply insertion / removal opening provided on a second outer surface of the housing and through which a power plug can be inserted and removed, and a lid provided to cover the card insertion / removal opening and rotatable around a rotation axis, the lid having a curved portion that overlaps with the power supply insertion / removal opening in a plan view of the second outer surface in an open state, and the lid has a hole provided in a position that overlaps with the power supply insertion / removal opening in a plan view of the second outer surface in a closed state. a direction in which the power plug is inserted and removed is defined as a first direction, and when the lid is in the open state, a distance in the first direction between the curved portion and the second outer surface is shorter than a length of the power plug in the first direction. . Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to at least the first aspect of the technology disclosed in the present specification, a rotatable lid that is easy to mount is provided, making it easier to mount other components.

[0014] Furthermore, objects, features, aspects and advantages associated with the technology disclosed herein will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below and the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Z-axis direction. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Z-axis direction. [Diagram 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Y-axis direction. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Y-axis direction. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 8]FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiments, detailed features are shown for the purpose of explaining the technology, but they are merely examples and are not necessarily all essential features for enabling the embodiments to be implemented.

[0017] The drawings are schematic, and for the convenience of explanation, the configuration may be omitted or simplified as appropriate. The size and positional relationship of the configurations shown in different drawings are not necessarily described accurately, and may be changed as appropriate. Hatching may be added to drawings such as plan views that are not cross-sectional views, in order to make it easier to understand the contents of the embodiment.

[0018] In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted to avoid duplication.

[0019] Furthermore, in the description in this specification, when a certain component is described as "comprising," "including," or "having," unless otherwise specified, this is not an exclusive expression that excludes the presence of other components.

[0020] Furthermore, even if ordinal numbers such as "first" or "second" are used in the description of this specification, these terms are used for convenience to facilitate understanding of the contents of the embodiments, and the contents of the embodiments are not limited to the orders that may result from these ordinal numbers.

[0021] In addition, in the description given in this specification, expressions such as "positive direction of the ... axis" or "negative direction of the ... axis" refer to the direction along the arrow of the ... axis shown in the figure as the positive direction, and the direction opposite to the arrow of the ... axis shown in the figure as the negative direction.

[0022] Furthermore, although the descriptions in this specification may use terms indicating specific positions or directions, such as "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "side," "bottom," "front," or "back," these terms are used for convenience to facilitate understanding of the contents of the embodiments, and do not relate to the positions or directions in which the embodiments are actually implemented.

[0023] In addition, in the description of the present specification, when "the upper surface of ..." or "the lower surface of ..." is stated, it is intended to include not only the upper surface or lower surface of the target component itself, but also a state in which another component is formed on the upper surface or lower surface of the target component. In other words, for example, when it is stated that "B is provided on the upper surface of A," it does not prevent another component "C" from being interposed between A and B.

[0024] <First embodiment> An electronic device according to the present embodiment will be described below. For convenience of explanation, the configuration of an electronic device known to the inventor will be described first.

[0025] 1 and 2 are diagrams showing an example of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Z-axis direction.

[0026] 1 and 2, a lid 2 is provided on a housing 1. The lid 2 is slidably attached to slide rails 3a and 3b provided on the housing 1. The lid 2 is capable of sliding in the Z-axis direction along the slide rails 3a and 3b.

[0027] 1, the lid 2 slides to position itself in the positive direction of the Z axis of the slide rails 3a and 3b. With the lid 2 in this position, the power supply insertion / removal opening 4 (power supply connector) provided in the housing 1 is covered. In this state, the card insertion / removal opening 5 (card connector) for inserting and removing a communication IC card (for example, a SIM card) is accessible (i.e., the communication IC card can be inserted and removed from the card insertion / removal opening 5).

[0028] 2, the lid 2 slides and is positioned in the negative Z-axis direction of the slide rails 3a and 3b. With the lid 2 in this position, the card insertion / removal slot 5 provided in the housing 1 is covered. In this state, the power supply insertion / removal slot 4 is accessible (i.e., the power plug and the like can be inserted and removed from the power supply insertion / removal slot 4).

[0029] 3 and 4 are diagrams showing examples of the configuration of an electronic device that has a cover that is slidable in the Y-axis direction.

[0030] 3 and 4, a lid 2 is provided on the housing 1. The lid 2 is slidably attached to slide rails 3c and 3d provided on the housing 1. The lid 2 is capable of sliding in the Y-axis direction along the slide rails 3c and 3d.

[0031] 3, the lid 2 slides to position itself in the positive Y-axis direction of the slide rails 3c and 3d. With the lid 2 in this position, the power supply insertion / removal opening 4 provided in the housing 1 is covered. In this state, the card insertion / removal opening 5 is accessible.

[0032] 4, the lid 2 slides to position it in the negative Y-axis direction of the slide rails 3c and 3d. With the lid 2 in this position, the card insertion / removal slot 5 provided in the housing 1 is covered. In this state, the power supply insertion / removal slot 4 is accessible.

[0033] As described above, in the configurations exemplified in FIGS. 1 to 4, when either the power supply insertion / removal opening 4 or the card insertion / removal opening 5 is accessible, the other is covered by the lid 2 and cannot be accessed.

[0034] <About the configuration of electronic devices> 5, 6, 7 and 8 are diagrams showing examples of the configuration of electronic devices according to the present embodiment.

[0035] As shown in an example in Fig. 5, a lid 7 provided on a housing 6 is structured to cover a power supply insertion / removal opening 9 (power supply connector) and a card insertion / removal opening 11 (card connector). The card insertion / removal opening 11 is provided on the outer surface of the housing 6. A card can be inserted and removed through the card insertion / removal opening 11. The power supply insertion / removal opening 9 is provided on the outer surface of the housing 6. A power plug 8 can be inserted and removed through the power supply insertion / removal opening 9.

[0036] Here, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, a hole 7a is provided in the lid 7. When the lid 7 is covering the power supply insertion / removal port 9 (i.e., the state shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6), the hole 7a is provided at a position overlapping a hole formed by the housings 6a and 6b in a plan view. The housings 6a and 6b constitute the housing 6. Furthermore, when the lid 7 is covering the power supply insertion / removal port 9, the hole 7a is provided at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion / removal port 9 in a plan view.

[0037] Therefore, with the lid 7 covering the power socket 9, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power socket 9 through the hole 7a and the hole in the housing 6.

[0038] The lid 7 can rotate around a hinge 7b, which is a rotation axis provided at the end of the lid 7 in the negative direction of the Z axis (i.e., around the Y axis). FIG. 6 shows a state in which the lid 7 is closed relative to the housing 6 by rotating around the hinge 7b. Also, FIGS. 7 and 8 show a state in which the lid 7 is opened relative to the housing 6 by rotating around the hinge 7b. Note that the hinge 7b is attached to the housing 6b of the housing 6 in FIGS. 6 and 8, but the hinge 7b may be attached to the housing 6a of the housing 6. Accordingly, the storage space in the housing 6b in which the hinge 7b is stored may be provided in the housing 6a. Also, the lid 7 has a curved portion 7c at the end opposite to the hinge 7b. The storage space in the housing 6a in which the curved portion 7c is stored may be provided in the housing 6b. Also, the housing 6a and the housing 6b may be the same part or different parts. Moreover, the hinge 7b may be provided on the cover 7 or on the housing 6.

[0039] As described above, when the lid 7 is closed relative to the housing 6 as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 through the hole 7a. In other words, the electronic device including the housing 6 can be brought into a conductive state. Furthermore, when the lid 7 is closed relative to the housing 6 as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the lid 7 covers the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11, so that the card insertion / removal opening 11 cannot be accessed. Here, both the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11 are located on the upper surface of the board 10.

[0040] In other words, by closing the lid 7 on the housing 6, the electronic device including the housing 6 is placed in a conductive state, and the card insertion / removal slot 11 cannot be accessed.

[0041] In contrast, when the cover 7 is open relative to the housing 6, the card insertion / removal opening 11 is exposed and accessible without being covered by the cover 7, as shown in Fig. 7. On the other hand, the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 is covered by the curved portion 7c of the cover 7 in a plan view, as shown in Fig. 7.

[0042] 7 and 8, in order for the lid 7 to be in the open state relative to the housing 6, the power plug 8 needs to be removed from the power socket 9. This is because, when the power plug 8 is inserted into the power socket 9 (the state shown in FIG. 6), if the lid 7 tries to rotate around the hinge 7b, the power plug 8 physically interferes with the hole 7a. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (non-conductive state).

[0043] 8, that is, the distance between the end of the curved portion 7c located on the opposite side of the hole 7a from the hinge 7b and the housing 6 when the lid 7 is open relative to the housing 6 (specifically, the distance between the housing 6a, which is the outer surface), is set to be smaller than the longitudinal dimension B of the power plug 8. By making dimension A<dimension B, when the lid 7 is open relative to the housing 6, the power plug 8 cannot be inserted into the power socket 9, even if the power plug 8 enters from the positive direction of the Z axis. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (a non-conductive state).

[0044] In other words, by opening the cover 7 relative to the housing 6, the electronic device is put into a non-conductive state, and the card insertion / removal slot 11 can be made accessible.

[0045] As described above, according to this embodiment, when inserting or removing a communication IC card or the like into or from the card insertion / removal slot 11, the insertion or removal of the communication IC card or the like becomes possible when no current is flowing through the electronic device (de-energized state).

[0046] 5, 6, 7, and 8, the card insertion / removal opening 11 and the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 are provided on the same outer surface. That is, the card insertion / removal opening 11 and the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 are provided on the surface facing the front side of the paper in Fig. 5 and Fig. 7, which faces the negative direction of the X-axis in Fig. 6 and Fig. 8. However, the card insertion / removal opening 11 and the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 may be provided on different outer surfaces.

[0047] For example, if only card insertion / removal opening 11 is provided on the surface facing the positive direction of the Z axis in Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8, and card insertion / removal opening 11 is provided at a position covered by curved portion 7c of lid 7 on the surface facing the positive direction of the Z axis, then by closing lid 7 relative to housing 6 as in the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve a state in which power supply insertion / removal opening 9 is accessible and card insertion / removal opening 11 is inaccessible. A similar effect can be obtained with a similar configuration. This also applies to the following embodiments.

[0048] <Second embodiment> An electronic device according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, components similar to those described in the above embodiment are illustrated with the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[0049] <About the configuration of electronic devices> 9, 10, 11 and 12 are diagrams showing examples of the configuration of electronic devices according to the present embodiment.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 9, a cover 70 provided on a housing 60 is structured to cover the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11. As shown in FIG.

[0051] 9 and 10, a hole 70a is provided in the lid 70. When the lid 70 covers the power supply insertion port 9 (i.e., the state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10), the hole 70a is provided at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion port 9 in a plan view.

[0052] Therefore, with the lid 70 covering the power socket 9, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power socket 9 through the hole 70a.

[0053] The lid 70 can rotate around a hinge 70b provided at the end of the lid 70 in the positive direction of the Z axis (i.e., around the Y axis). FIG. 10 shows a state in which the lid 70 is closed relative to the housing 60. Also, FIGS. 11 and 12 show a state in which the lid 70 is open relative to the housing 60. Note that although the hinge 70b is attached to the housing 60a of the housing 60 in FIGS. 10 and 12, the hinge 70b may be attached to the housing 60b of the housing 60. Also, the housings 60a and 60b may be the same part or different parts.

[0054] As described above, when the lid 70 is closed relative to the housing 60 as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 through the hole 70a. That is, the electronic device including the housing 60 can be brought into a conductive state. Also, when the lid 70 is closed relative to the housing 60 as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the lid 70 covers the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11, so that the card insertion / removal opening 11 cannot be accessed. Here, both the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11 are disposed on the upper surface of the board 10.

[0055] On the other hand, when the cover 70 is open relative to the housing 60, the card insertion / removal opening 11 is not covered by the cover 70 and is exposed and accessible, as shown in FIG. 11 As shown in FIG. 2, the power socket 9 is covered by a curved portion 70c of the lid 70.

[0056] 11 and 12, in order for the lid 70 to be in the open state relative to the housing 60, the power plug 8 needs to be removed from the power socket 9. This is because, when the power plug 8 is inserted into the power socket 9 (the state shown in FIG. 10), if the lid 70 tries to rotate around the hinge 70b, the power plug 8 physically interferes with the hole 70a. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (non-conductive state).

[0057] 12, that is, the distance between the end of the curved portion 70c located on the opposite side to the side where the hole 70a is formed between the hinge 70b and the housing 60 when the lid 70 is open relative to the housing 60 (specifically, the distance between the end and the housing 60b, which is the protrusion), is set to be smaller than the dimension D in the thickness direction of the power plug 8. By making the dimension C<the dimension D, when the lid 70 is open relative to the housing 60, the power plug 8 cannot be inserted into the power socket 9 even if the power plug 8 enters from the negative direction of the X-axis. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (a non-conductive state).

[0058] In other words, by opening the cover 70 relative to the housing 60, the electronic device is put into a non-conductive state, and the card insertion / removal slot 11 can be made accessible.

[0059] As described above, according to this embodiment, when inserting or removing a communication IC card or the like into or from the card insertion / removal slot 11, the insertion or removal of the communication IC card or the like becomes possible when no current is flowing through the electronic device (de-energized state).

[0060] <Third embodiment> An electronic device according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, components similar to those described in the above embodiment are illustrated with the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[0061] <About the configuration of electronic devices> 13, 14, 15 and 16 are diagrams showing examples of the configuration of electronic devices according to the present embodiment.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 13, a cover 170 provided on a housing 160 is structured to cover the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11. As shown in FIG.

[0063] 13 and 14, a hole 170a is provided in the lid 170. When the lid 170 covers the power supply insertion / removal port 9 (i.e., the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 14), the hole 170a is provided at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion / removal port 9 in a plan view.

[0064] Therefore, with the lid 170 covering the power socket 9, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power socket 9 through the hole 170a.

[0065] The lid 170 can rotate around a hinge 170b provided at an end of the lid 170 in the positive direction of the Y axis (i.e., around the Z axis). In FIG. 14, the lid 170 is shown in a state where it is closed relative to the housing 160. In addition, in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the lid 170 is shown in a state where it is open relative to the housing 160. Note that, although the hinge 170b is attached to the housing 160c of the housing 160 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, the hinge 170b may be attached to the housing 160d or the housing 160e of the housing 160. Accordingly, the storage space in which the hinge 170b is stored in the housing 160c may be provided in the housing 160d or the housing 160e. In addition, the housings 160c, 160d, and 160e may be the same parts or different parts.

[0066] As described above, when the lid 170 is closed relative to the housing 160 as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, the power plug 8 can be inserted into the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 through the hole 170a. That is, the electronic device including the housing 160 can be brought into a conductive state. Also, when the lid 170 is closed relative to the housing 160 as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, the lid 170 covers the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11, so that the card insertion / removal opening 11 cannot be accessed. Here, the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 and the card insertion / removal opening 11 are both disposed on the upper surface of the board 10.

[0067] In other words, by closing the lid 170 on the housing 160, the electronic device including the housing 160 is in a conductive state, and the card insertion / removal slot 11 cannot be accessed.

[0068] In contrast, when the cover 170 is open relative to the housing 160, the card insertion / removal opening 11 is exposed and accessible without being covered by the cover 170, as shown in Fig. 15. On the other hand, the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 is covered by the curved portion 170c of the cover 170, as shown in Fig. 15.

[0069] 15 and 16, in order for lid 170 to be in the open state relative to housing 160, power plug 8 needs to be removed from power socket 9. This is because, when power plug 8 is inserted into power socket 9 (the state shown in FIG. 14), if lid 170 tries to rotate around hinge 170b, power plug 8 physically interferes with hole 170a. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (non-conductive state).

[0070] 16, that is, the distance between the end of curved portion 170c located on the opposite side of hinge 170b from hole 170a and housing 6 when lid 170 is open relative to housing 160 (specifically, the distance between housing 160d, which is a protrusion), is set to be smaller than dimension D in the thickness direction of power plug 8. By making dimension E<dimension D, when lid 170 is open relative to housing 160, power plug 8 cannot be inserted into power socket 9 even if power plug 8 enters from the negative direction of the X-axis. This makes it possible to achieve a state in which no current flows through the electronic device (non-conductive state).

[0071] In other words, by opening the cover 170 relative to the housing 160, the electronic device is put into a non-conductive state, and the card insertion / removal slot 11 can be made accessible.

[0072] As described above, according to this embodiment, when inserting or removing a communication IC card or the like into or from the card insertion / removal slot 11, the insertion or removal of the communication IC card or the like becomes possible when no current is flowing through the electronic device (de-energized state).

[0073] <Effects of the above-described embodiment> Next, examples of effects produced by the above-described embodiments are shown. In the following description, the effects are described based on the specific configurations shown as examples in the above-described embodiments, but they may be replaced with other specific configurations shown as examples in the present specification as long as the same effects are produced. In other words, for convenience, only one of the corresponding specific configurations may be described as a representative below, but the representatively described specific configuration may be replaced with another corresponding specific configuration.

[0074] Furthermore, the replacement may be made across a number of embodiments, that is, configurations shown as examples in different embodiments may be combined to produce the same effect.

[0075] According to the embodiment described above, the electronic device includes a housing 6 (or housing 60, housing 160), a card slot 11, a power slot 9, and a lid 7 (or lid 70, lid 170). The card slot 11 is provided on a first outer surface of the housing 6. A card can be inserted and removed through the card slot 11. The power slot 9 is provided on a second outer surface of the housing 6. A power plug 8 can be inserted and removed through the power slot 9. The lid 7 is provided to cover the card slot 11 and the power slot 9. The lid 7 is rotatable about a rotation axis. The lid 7 includes a curved portion 7c. In an open state, the curved portion 7c overlaps with the card slot 11 in a plan view of the first outer surface. A hole 7a is provided in the lid 7 at a position that overlaps with the power slot 9 in a plan view of the second outer surface in a closed state.

[0076] According to this configuration, by closing the rotatable cover 7 relative to the housing 6, the electronic device having the housing 6 is in a conductive state, and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is in an inaccessible state. By opening the rotatable cover 7 relative to the housing 6, the electronic device is in a non-conductive state, and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is in an accessible state. That is, since the above state is realized by the rotatable cover 7, it is not necessary to secure an area for the cover to slide in the electronic device in addition to an area for providing the cover itself. Also, there is no need to make any design improvements to ensure smooth sliding of the cover.

[0077] Furthermore, the same effect can be achieved even if other configurations, examples of which are shown in this specification, are appropriately added to the above configuration, i.e., even if other configurations in this specification that were not mentioned as the above configuration are appropriately added.

[0078] Moreover, according to the embodiment described above, when the lid 7 is in an open state, the power plug 8 cannot be inserted or removed from the power supply insertion / removal opening 9, and a card can be inserted or removed from the card insertion / removal opening 11. When the lid 7 is in a closed state, the power plug 8 can be inserted or removed from the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 through the hole 7a, and a card cannot be inserted or removed from the card insertion / removal opening 11. With this configuration, by closing the rotatable lid 7 relative to the housing 6, it is possible to realize a state in which the electronic device including the housing 6 is in a conductive state and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is inaccessible. By opening the rotatable lid 7 relative to the housing 6, it is possible to realize a state in which the electronic device is in a non-conductive state and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is accessible.

[0079] Moreover, according to the embodiment described above, the first outer surface and the second outer surface are the same outer surface of the housing 6. With this configuration, by setting the rotatable cover 7 to a state in which the card insertion / removal opening 11 and the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 provided on the same outer surface are closed relative to the housing 6, it is possible to realize a state in which the electronic device including the housing 6 is in a conductive state and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is inaccessible. Also, by setting the rotatable cover 7 to a state in which the card insertion / removal opening 11 and the power supply insertion / removal opening 9 provided on the same outer surface are open relative to the housing 6, it is possible to realize a state in which the electronic device is in a non-conductive state and the card insertion / removal opening 11 is accessible.

[0080] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the length direction of the power plug 8 is defined as the first direction. When the lid 7 is in an open state, the distance in the first direction between the curved portion 7c and the first outer surface (e.g., dimension A) is shorter than the length of the power plug 8 in the first direction (e.g., dimension B). With this configuration, even if the power plug 8 enters from a direction (thickness direction) intersecting the length direction, the power plug 8 cannot be inserted into the power insertion / removal port 9 because the distance (along the length direction of the power plug 8) between the curved portion 7c and the housing 6 is shorter than the length of the power plug 8.

[0081] According to the embodiment described above, the thickness direction of the power plug 8 is the second direction. When the lid 70 (or the lid 170) is in an open state, the distance in the second direction between the curved portion 70c (or the curved portion 170c) and the protrusion on the first outer surface (for example, the housing 60b in FIG. 12 or the housing 160d in FIG. 16) (for example, dimension C or dimension E) is shorter than the thickness of the power plug 8 in the second direction (for example, dimension D). According to this configuration, even if the power plug 8 enters from a direction (length direction) intersecting the thickness direction, the distance between the curved portion 7c and the housing 6 (along the thickness direction of the power plug 8) is shorter than the thickness of the power plug 8, so that the power plug 8 cannot be inserted into the power insertion / removal port 9.

[0082] <Modifications of the above-described embodiments> In the embodiments described above, the material, composition, dimensions, shape, relative positional relationship, or implementation conditions of each component may be described, but these are merely examples in all respects and are not limiting.

[0083] Therefore, countless modifications and equivalents not shown as examples are assumed within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present specification, including, for example, modifying, adding, or omitting at least one component, and further, extracting at least one component in at least one embodiment and combining it with a component in another embodiment.

[0084] In addition, in the embodiments described above, when a material name is mentioned without being specifically specified, it is understood that the material may contain other additives, such as an alloy, unless a contradiction arises.

[0085] Furthermore, unless a contradiction arises, when it is stated in the above-described embodiments that "one" component is provided, it is understood that "one or more" of that component may be provided.

[0086] Furthermore, each component in the embodiments described above is a conceptual unit, and the scope of the technology disclosed in this specification includes cases where one component is made up of multiple structures, where one component corresponds to a part of a structure, and even where multiple components are provided in one structure.

[0087] Furthermore, each of the components in the embodiments described above includes structures having other structures or shapes as long as they perform the same function.

[0088] Furthermore, the descriptions in this specification are incorporated by reference for all purposes related to the present technology, and none of them are admitted to be prior art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 1 housing, 2 lid, 4 power supply insertion port, 5 card insertion port, 6 housing, 6a housing, 6b housing, 7 lid, 7a hole, 7c curved portion, 8 power plug, 9 power supply insertion port, 11 card insertion port, 60 housing, 60a housing, 60b housing, 70 lid, 70a hole, 70c curved portion, 160 housing, 160c housing, 160d housing, 160e housing, 170 lid, 170a hole, 170c curved portion.

Claims

1. A housing and a card insertion / removal opening provided on a first outer surface of the housing, through which a card can be inserted and removed; a power plug opening provided on a second outer surface of the housing, into which a power plug can be inserted and removed; a cover provided to cover the card insertion / removal opening and rotatable about a rotation axis; the cover includes a curved portion that overlaps with the power supply insertion port in a plan view of the second outer surface in an open state, a hole is provided in the lid at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion / removal port in a plan view on the second outer surface in a closed state; a first direction is an insertion / removal direction of the power plug; When the lid is in the open state, a distance in the first direction between the curved portion and the second outer surface is shorter than a length of the power plug in the first direction. electronic equipment.

2. A housing and a card insertion / removal opening provided on a first outer surface of the housing, through which a card can be inserted and removed; a power plug opening provided on a second outer surface of the housing, into which a power plug can be inserted and removed; a cover provided to cover the card insertion / removal opening and rotatable about a rotation axis; the cover includes a curved portion that overlaps with the power supply insertion port in a plan view of the second outer surface in an open state, a hole is provided in the lid at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion / removal port in a plan view on the second outer surface in a closed state; A direction from the pivot shaft to an end of the curved portion is a first direction; When the lid is in the open state, a distance between the end of the bent portion and the housing in the first direction is shorter than a thickness of the power plug. electronic equipment.

3. A housing and a card insertion / removal opening provided on a first outer surface of the housing, through which a card can be inserted and removed; a power plug opening provided on a second outer surface of the housing, into which a power plug can be inserted and removed; a cover provided to cover the card insertion / removal opening and rotatable about a rotation axis; the cover includes a curved portion that overlaps with the power supply insertion port in a plan view of the second outer surface in an open state, a hole is provided in the lid at a position overlapping with the power supply insertion / removal port in a plan view on the second outer surface in a closed state; a first direction is an insertion / removal direction of the power plug; When the lid is in the open state, a distance in the first direction between the curved portion and the second outer surface is shorter than a length of the power plug in the first direction; A direction from the pivot shaft to an end of the curved portion is a first direction; When the lid is in the open state, a distance between the end of the bent portion and the housing in the first direction is shorter than a thickness of the power plug. electronic equipment.

4. An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, When the cover is in the open state, the card insertion / removal opening is exposed, When the cover is in the closed state, the card insertion / removal opening is covered by the cover. electronic equipment.

5. An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The first outer surface and the second outer surface are the same outer surface of the housing. electronic equipment.

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