Electronic equipment covers and toys

Abstract

It is possible to provide a cover for an electronic device that is easy to attach to and detach from an electronic device and is stably fixed to the electronic device. [Solution] The electronic device cover 20 is detachable from the electronic device 10 and has a first covering portion 21 for covering at least a portion of the electronic device 10. The first covering portion 21 is provided with a first protrusion 25 for fitting into a first recess 15 provided in the electronic device 10, and a second protrusion 25 for fitting into a second recess 15 provided in the electronic device 10. When attaching the electronic device cover 20 to the electronic device 10, a first insertion direction of the first protrusion 25 into the first recess 15 is different from a second insertion direction of the second protrusion 25 into the second recess 15.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover for an electronic device and a toy equipped with an electronic device and an electronic device cover. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a dedicated storage case is attached to a portable game machine or other electronic device for the purpose of preventing damage or facilitating transportation.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for engaging protrusions on an upper protective cover and protrusions on a lower protective cover with recesses on a portable game console so that the LCD screen is exposed. This not only protects the portable game device, but also allows users to enjoy games while carrying it around. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-246149 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When attaching an electronic device such as a portable game console to an electronic device cover such as a storage case, the electronic device cover is required to be easy to attach and detach from the electronic device, and to be stably fixed to the electronic device so that the cover does not come off the electronic device. The main object of this application is to provide an electronic device cover that meets such requirements, and a toy equipped with the electronic device cover.

[0006] Other objects and novel features will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one embodiment, the electronic device cover is detachable from the electronic device and has a first covering portion for covering at least a part of the electronic device. Here, the first covering portion is provided with a first convex portion for fitting into a first concave portion provided in the electronic device and a second convex portion for fitting into a second concave portion provided in the electronic device, and when the electronic device cover is attached to the electronic device, a first insertion direction of the first convex portion into the first concave portion is different from a second insertion direction of the second convex portion into the second concave portion. Also, in one embodiment, the electronic device cover is An electronic device cover that is detachable from an electronic device and has a first covering portion for covering at least a portion of the electronic device, and a first extension portion connected to the first covering portion, wherein the first covering portion has a first convex portion and a second convex portion for fitting into a first concave portion and a second concave portion provided on the electronic device, the first covering portion being made of a flexible material or an elastic body, the first convex portion and the second convex portion being provided in a first connection area where the first covering portion and the first extension portion are connected so as to be separable from the first concave portion and the second concave portion when a user grasps the first extension portion to remove it from the electronic device, and a first insertion direction of the first convex portion into the first concave portion and a second insertion direction of the second convex portion into the second concave portion are different from each other.

[0008] In one embodiment, the toy comprises an electronic device and an electronic device cover that can be attached to and detached from the electronic device. Here, the electronic device has a first recess and a second recess, and the electronic device cover has a first covering portion for covering at least a part of the electronic device. The first covering portion is provided with a first protrusion for fitting into the first recess and a second protrusion for fitting into the second recess, and when the electronic device cover is attached to the electronic device, a first insertion direction of the first protrusion into the first recess is different from a second insertion direction of the second protrusion into the second recess. Also, in one embodiment, the toy The electronic device comprises an electronic device and an electronic device cover detachable from the electronic device, the electronic device having a first recess and a second recess, the electronic device cover having a first covering portion for covering at least a portion of the electronic device and a first extension portion connected to the first covering portion, the first covering portion having a first convex portion and a second convex portion for fitting into the first recess and the second recess, the first covering portion being made of a flexible material or an elastic body, the first convex portion and the second convex portion being provided in a first connection area where the first covering portion and the first extension portion are connected so as to be separable from the first recess and the second recess when a user grasps the first extension portion to remove it from the electronic device, and a first insertion direction of the first convex portion into the first recess and a second insertion direction of the second convex portion into the second recess are different from each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one embodiment, it is possible to provide an electronic device cover that is easy to attach and detach to an electronic device and is stably fixed to the electronic device, and also to provide a toy that includes the electronic device cover. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a toy according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing a toy according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device cover according to a first embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device cover according to a first embodiment. [Figure 7] 3 is a rear view showing the electronic device cover in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 3 is a plan view showing the shape of a convex portion in the first embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings used to describe the embodiments, components having the same functions are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, in the following embodiments, descriptions of identical or similar parts will not be repeated unless specifically required. Furthermore, the X, Y, and Z directions described in this application intersect with each other and are perpendicular to each other.

[0012] (Embodiment 1) 1 to 8, an electronic device 10, an electronic device cover 20 detachable from the electronic device 10, and a toy 1 equipped with these will be described below. The electronic device 10 is, for example, a game device that can be carried by a user. The electronic device cover 20 is a container that protects the electronic device 10 from damage and makes the electronic device 10 easy to carry.

[0013] 1 and 2 show an overview of the toy 1, and show a state in which the electronic device cover 20 shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 is attached to the electronic device 10 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. As will be described later, the electronic device 10 is provided with a plurality of recesses 15, and the electronic device cover 20 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 25. The electronic device cover 20 can be attached to the electronic device 10 by fitting each of the protrusions 25 into each of the recesses 15.

[0014] 3 and 4, electronic device 10 has a front surface portion 11, a back surface portion 12 opposite to front surface portion 11, and a side surface portion 13 connecting front surface portion 11 and back surface portion 12. The outer periphery of each of front surface portion 11 and back surface portion 12 forms an oval shape such as an egg shape, an ellipse shape, or an oval shape. Side surface portion 13 is provided along the outer periphery of each of front surface portion 11 and back surface portion 12, and forms a curved surface in the direction from front surface portion 11 to back surface portion 12.

[0015] The side surface portion 13 is provided with a decorative groove 14. The groove 14 is provided over almost the entire side surface portion 13 and has a plurality of bent portions. The side surface portion 13 also has a plurality of recesses 15. Here, an example is shown in which two recesses 15 are provided in the upper half of the electronic device 10 and one recess 15 is provided in the lower half of the electronic device 10.

[0016] As described above, each recess 15 is fitted into each protrusion 25, and it is desirable that the depth of each recess 15 is as deep as possible so that this fitting force is strong. Therefore, the depth of each recess 15 is deeper than the depth of the decorative groove 14.

[0017] Moreover, each recess 15 is provided inside the groove 14. That is, each recess 15 is provided as part of the groove 14. Therefore, each recess 15 can be efficiently arranged on the side surface portion 13 without impairing the aesthetic appearance of the decoration provided by the groove 14.

[0018] Although not shown, electronic device 10 has a built-in speaker. Holes 16 are provided inside groove 14 at locations different from where recesses 15 are provided, for transmitting sound from the speakers to the outside of electronic device 10. Here, two holes 16 are provided, but the number of holes 16 may be one, or three or more. Furthermore, by providing holes 16 inside groove 14, the aesthetic appearance of the decoration provided by groove 14 is not impaired.

[0019] An external device connection portion 17 is provided on the side surface 13 for electrically connecting an external device to the electronic device 10. The external device is, for example, a charger or a recording medium. The external device connection portion 17 and the external device are connected directly or indirectly via a terminal or the like. The drawings also show a state in which a lid is provided on the external device connection portion 17, and the lid has a decorative groove 14. When connecting an external device to the electronic device 10, the user can open the lid to expose the connection portion.

[0020] The electronic device 10 has a built-in monitor 19 exposed at the surface portion 11. The monitor 19 is, for example, a liquid crystal screen, and a user can view the game content and the like by looking at the monitor 19. The monitor 19 may be a touch panel that can be operated by the user. In addition, the surface portion 11 is provided with a protrusion 18 that surrounds the monitor 19. For example, when the electronic device 10 is placed on a surface such as the floor, the surface portion 11 may come into contact with the surface, potentially damaging the monitor 19. Surrounding the monitor 19 with the protrusion 18 can reduce this risk. In addition, a button BT that can be operated by the user is provided on the surface portion 11 at a location that does not overlap with the protrusion 18.

[0021] 5 to 7, the electronic device cover 20 has a first covering part 21 for covering at least a part of the electronic device 10, a second covering part 22 integrated with the first covering part 21, an attachment part 23 connected to the first covering part 21, and an attachment part 24 connected to the first covering part 21 at a location different from the attachment part 23. The first covering part 21, the second covering part 22, the attachment part 23 and the attachment part 24 are made of a flexible material or an elastic body, such as rubber.

[0022] The first covering portion 21 is used mainly to cover a portion of the side surface portion 13, and the second covering portion 22 is used mainly to cover a portion of the surface portion 11. The mounting portion 23 extends away from the first covering portion 21 and the second covering portion 22. The mounting portion 24 extends in a direction substantially opposite to the direction in which the mounting portion 23 extends, away from the first covering portion 21 and the second covering portion 22.

[0023] The mounting portion 23 is provided with a fastener, and the mounting portion 24 is provided with a plurality of holes. The mounting portion 23 and the mounting portion 24 can be joined by fitting the fastener into the holes. This makes it possible to wrap the electronic device cover 20 around an object. For example, the electronic device cover 20 can be wrapped around the user's wrist. In this case, when the electronic device cover 20 is attached to the electronic device 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the user can carry the electronic device 10 like a wristwatch.

[0024] 6 and 7, the first covering part 21 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 25 for fitting into the plurality of recesses 15. Here, an example is shown in which two protrusions 25 are provided on the upper half of the electronic device cover 20 and one protrusion 25 is provided on the lower half of the electronic device cover 20. By fitting each protrusion 25 into each recess 15, the electronic device cover 20 can be easily attached to the electronic device 10.

[0025] In the first embodiment, when the electronic device cover 20 is attached to the electronic device 10, the directions in which the protrusions 25 are inserted into the recesses 15 are different from one another. In other words, the directions in which the protrusions 25 protrude from the first covering part 21 (the protruding directions of the protrusions 25) are different from one another. Similarly, in the electronic device 10, the directions in which the recesses 15 protrude from the side surface part 13 (the receding directions of the recesses 15) are different from one another. Since these directions are different from one another, the electronic device 10 can be held in a sandwiched manner, making it difficult for the electronic device cover 20 to come off the electronic device 10, and the electronic device cover 20 can be stably fixed to the electronic device 10.

[0026] By using the three protrusions 25 to hold the electronic device 10 from three different directions, the electronic device cover 20 can be fixed to the electronic device 10 more stably. Furthermore, when a triangle is formed by connecting the three protrusions 25 with imaginary lines, each of which serves as an apex, each of the interior angles of the triangle forms an acute angle. Similarly, in the electronic device 10, when a triangle is formed by connecting the three recesses 15 with imaginary lines, each of which serves as an apex, each of the interior angles of the triangle forms an acute angle. With this relationship, the electronic device cover 20 can hold the electronic device 10 more firmly.

[0027] Furthermore, even if the electronic device cover 20 has four or more convex portions 25 and the electronic device 10 has four or more concave portions 15, the electronic device 10 can be held more firmly as long as at least three convex portions 25 and three concave portions 15 satisfy the above-mentioned relationship.

[0028] 8, the convex portions 25 may have a curved shape. In this case, the concave portions 15 also have a curved shape corresponding to the convex portions 25. When the convex portions 25 and the concave portions 15 have such shapes, even if external forces are applied to the convex portions 25 and the concave portions 15 from multiple directions when the convex portions 25 and the concave portions 15 are in an engaged state, the convex portions 25 are less likely to come off the concave portions 15. Therefore, the electronic device cover 20 can be more stably fixed to the electronic device 10. Note that only some or all of the multiple convex portions 25 and the multiple concave portions 15 may have a curved shape.

[0029] 5 to 7, the first covering portion 21 is provided with openings 26 and 27, and the second covering portion 22 is provided with an opening 28. The openings 26 to 28 are provided to expose the external device connection portion 17, the hole 16, the monitor 19, and the buttons BT from the electronic device cover 20. That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the electronic device cover 20 is attached to the electronic device 10, the external device connection portion 17 is located inside the opening 26, the hole 16 is located inside the opening 27, and the monitor 19 and the buttons BT are located inside the opening 28.

[0030] Even when the electronic device cover 20 is attached to the electronic device 10, these openings 26 to 28 allow the electronic device 10 to be used in the same way as when the electronic device cover 20 is not present. In other words, the electronic device cover 20 does not impair the functionality of the electronic device 10, and the user can enjoy playing games and the like while carrying the electronic device.

[0031] 6 and 7, the second covering part 22 is provided with a protrusion 29 that surrounds the opening 28. When the electronic device cover 20 is attached to the electronic device 10, the protrusion 29 surrounds the outer periphery of the protrusion 18. That is, the outer wall of the protrusion 18 comes into contact with the inner wall of the protrusion 29, thereby fixing the protrusion 18 in place by the protrusion 29. This allows the electronic device 10 to be held even more firmly.

[0032] It should be noted that protrusion 29 does not have to completely surround the outer periphery of opening 28, but only needs to surround at least half of the outer periphery of opening 28. In other words, protrusion 29 only needs to surround at least half of the outer periphery of protrusion 18. This allows the above-mentioned effects to be achieved.

[0033] Incidentally, when removing the electronic device cover 20 from the electronic device 10, it is assumed that the user basically grasps the attachment portion 23 or the attachment portion 24 and moves the electronic device cover 20 in a direction from the back surface 12 toward the front surface 11 of the electronic device 10, that is, in the depth direction of the drawing in the Y direction in FIG. 7. To ensure a smooth removal operation, it is preferable that the protrusion 25 is located near the attachment portion 23 or the attachment portion 24. If the protrusion 25 is positioned in this manner, the protrusion 25 can be easily separated from the recess 15 in response to the removal operation, making it easier to remove the electronic device cover 20 from the electronic device 10.

[0034] 7, the plurality of protrusions 25 are provided adjacent to the mounting portion 23 or the mounting portion 24. Furthermore, the connection region 31 is the region where the first covering portion 21 and the mounting portion 23 are connected, and the connection region 32 is the region where the first covering portion 21 and the mounting portion 24 are connected, and the plurality of protrusions 25 are provided in the connection region 31 or the connection region 32.

[0035] In other words, of the multiple protrusions 25, the protrusions 25 located in the lower half of the electronic device cover 20 (lower half protrusions 25) are located closer to the mounting portion 23 than the opening 26, and the protrusions 25 located in the upper half of the electronic device cover 20 (upper half protrusions 25) are located closer to the mounting portion 24 than the opening 26. In other words, the distance between the lower half protrusions 25 and the mounting portion 23 and the distance between the upper half protrusions 25 and the mounting portion 24 are shorter than the distance between the lower half protrusions 25 and the upper half protrusions 25.

[0036] As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the cover 20 for an electronic device that is easy to attach to and detach from the electronic device 10 and is stably fixed to the electronic device 10. It is also possible to provide the toy 1 that includes the cover 20 for an electronic device.

[0037] The present invention has been specifically described above based on the above embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1 toy 10 Electronic equipment 11 Surface part 12 Back part 13 Side part 14 Decorative grooves 15 recess 16 Speaker holes 17 External device connection 18 Protrusion 19 Monitors 20. Electronic equipment covers 21 First covering part 22 Second coating section 23, 24 Mounting part 25 Convex part 26, 27, 28 Openings 29 Protrusion 31, 32 Connection area BT button

Claims

1. A cover for an electronic device is detachable from an electronic device and has a first covering portion for covering at least a part of the electronic device, and a first extending portion connected to the first covering portion, the first covering portion is provided with a first convex portion and a second convex portion to be fitted into a first concave portion and a second concave portion provided in the electronic device, the first covering portion is made of a flexible material or an elastic body, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided in a first connection region where the first covering portion and the first extension portion are connected to each other so as to be separable from the first recess and the second recess when a user grasps the first extension portion and removes it from the electronic device; a first insertion direction of the first protrusion into the first recess and a second insertion direction of the second protrusion into the second recess are different from each other.

2. The cover for an electronic device according to claim 1, a connection point between the first covering portion and the first extending portion disposed in the first connection region between the first convex portion and the second convex portion;

3. The cover for an electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, the first extension portion is a first attachment portion that extends away from the first covering portion so that the electronic device cover can be wrapped around at least a portion of an object, The first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided adjacent to the first mounting portion.

4. The cover for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The electronic device includes: A surface portion; a back surface portion opposite the front surface portion; a side surface portion connecting the front surface portion and the back surface portion and including the first recess and the second recess; and The electronic device cover includes: the first covering portion for covering at least a portion of the side surface portion; The cover for an electronic device further includes a second covering portion that is integrated with the first covering portion and that covers at least a portion of the surface portion.

5. The cover for an electronic device according to claim 1, The first protrusion and the second protrusion sandwich at least a portion of the electronic device to hold the electronic device.

6. A toy comprising an electronic device and an electronic device cover that can be attached to and detached from the electronic device, the electronic device has a first recess and a second recess, the electronic device cover includes a first covering portion for covering at least a part of the electronic device and a first extending portion connected to the first covering portion; the first covering portion is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion to be fitted into the first recess and the second recess, the first covering portion is made of a flexible material or an elastic body, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided in a first connection region where the first covering portion and the first extension portion are connected to each other so as to be separable from the first recess and the second recess when a user grasps the first extension portion and removes it from the electronic device; A toy, wherein a first insertion direction of the first protrusion into the first recess and a second insertion direction of the second protrusion into the second recess are different from each other.

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