JP2006217189A - Cover member mounting structure of portable electronic equipment, cover member, portable electronic equipment, and cover member attachment method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simply attach and detach a decorative cover to and from a portable telephone body for sure attachment. <P>SOLUTION: The decorative cover 4 is press-fitted, while overlapping with a rear cover 18 via a compressively deformed cushion member. The restoring force of the compressively deformed cushion member functions to press down on the rear cover 18. A force is given to the decorative cover 4 so that the decorative cover is lifted upward from the rear cover 18. As a result, clamping force acts so that the upper edge of a nib lifts the lower edge of cutouts 22a, 22b, 22c. When external force is applied for pressing the decorative cover 4 against the rear cover 18, from this state, the tip of the nib is lowered for breaking away from the cutouts 22a, 22b, 22c, and the engaged relation is canceled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device, a cover member, a portable electronic device, and a cover member mounting method, and a cover member mounting such as a decorative cover to be mounted on a casing of a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone. The present invention relates to a structure, a cover member, a portable electronic device to which the cover member is attached, and a cover member mounting method.

In recent years, mobile phones as portable electronic devices are equipped with electronic cameras, as well as original call functions and data communication functions such as sending and receiving e-mails and connecting to networks to download programs from sites. The ones that have been made have also been generalized.
Furthermore, recently, not only such multi-functionality but also a high design is required for a mobile phone, and it must be excellent in aesthetics.
However, the user may gradually get bored with the design even if he likes it at the time of purchase and there are no functional problems.

Moreover, while the user wants to have a different design, there is a conflicting demand to continue to use a familiar mobile phone and to reduce expenses.
In order to meet such a user's demand, it has been proposed to configure the casing so that it can be replaced in order to change, for example, the front case to another design (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Furthermore, it has also been proposed to use the casing as it is and cover the casing with a decorative cover with a predetermined design. As a result, you can enjoy the user's favorite decorations as a decorative cover. By preparing decorative covers with various designs, it can be exchanged according to the user's preference and mood. Become.

JP-A-11-177661

  The problem to be solved is that in the above prior art, the decorative cover is attached to the main body of the mobile phone by using a fixing tool such as a screw. The exchange is complicated in the past. In addition, since a specially shaped screw is used as a fixture, a special tool is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can be easily and quickly attached to and detached from a mobile phone, and can be securely held so as not to easily fall off when attached. An object of the present invention is to provide a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device, a cover member, a portable electronic device, and a cover member mounting method.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 relates to a cover member mounting structure in which a cover member that covers at least a part of the casing is attached to a casing of a portable electronic device, and the cover member And the housing, the locked portion formed on one side is locked so that the locked portion formed on the other side can be released from the locked state. It is characterized in that it is detachably attached to the casing.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to the first aspect, wherein the housing is formed with a locking portion for locking the cover member, and the cover member. Has a locked portion locked by the locking portion, and at least the cover member has the locking portion locked by an external force when the locked portion is locked by the locking portion. And the locked portion are formed so as to be elastically deformable so as to be separated from each other.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the housing has a first main surface portion having a relatively wide surface, and the first main surface portion. A first side surface portion formed so as to be bent from the main surface portion toward the back surface side, and the cover member is disposed so that the back surface faces the surface of the first main surface portion. A second main surface portion, and a second side surface portion that is formed so as to bend from the second main surface portion toward the back surface side thereof and covers the first side surface portion; A notch portion as the locking portion is formed on the surface side of the first side surface portion, and a claw portion as the locked portion is formed on the back surface side of the second side surface portion of the cover member. The cover member is detachably attached to the housing by being formed and the claw portion is locked by the notch portion. It is characterized by being Attach.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to the third aspect, wherein a predetermined portion of the back surface of the second main surface portion of the cover member is elastically deformed. It is characterized in that a possible urging part is provided.

  The invention according to claim 5 relates to the cover member mounting structure for portable electronic equipment according to claim 4, wherein the urging portion has a cushion member attached to the back surface of the second main surface portion of the cover member. It is characterized by being made.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to the fifth aspect, wherein the cover member is compressed and deformed when the cover member is attached to the casing. Thus, the upper end portion of the claw portion comes into contact with the lower end portion of the notch portion, and the claw portion is locked by the notch portion.

  The invention according to claim 7 relates to the cover member mounting structure of the portable electronic device according to claim 6, wherein an external force is applied to the second main surface portion of the cover member from the front surface side to the back surface side. Thus, the notched portion and the claw portion are separated from each other, the locked state is released, and the cover member is removed from the housing.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of the third to seventh aspects, wherein the cover member is the second main surface portion with respect to the second main surface portion. The cover member is pressed against the casing by a restoring force that press-fits the casing in a state where the two side surface portions are expanded, and the expanded second side surface portion returns to the original state. It is characterized by being attached.

  The invention according to claim 9 relates to the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the cover member has an axisymmetric shape with respect to an axis of symmetry, and a pair of the second parts. The side surface portion is characterized in that it can be deformed so that the front end portions thereof rotate in opposite directions around the symmetry axis.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of the fifth to ninth aspects, wherein the cushion member of the cover member is made of an elastic member containing rubber. It is characterized by that.

  An eleventh aspect of the present invention relates to the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, wherein the cover member is decorated with a predetermined pattern and color. It is characterized by comprising a cover.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein the cover member constitutes the portable electronic device and has a predetermined structure. A part of the functional unit having the above functions is attached.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover member that is attached to a casing of a portable electronic device and covers at least a part of the casing, and is formed on one of the cover member and the casing. The locked portion formed on the other side is locked by the locking portion so that the locked state can be released, so that the cover member can be removed from the housing. It is characterized by being mounted.

  The invention according to claim 14 relates to the cover member according to claim 13, wherein the housing is formed with a locking portion for locking the cover member, and the cover member is formed by the locking portion. The locked portion has a locked portion, and at least the cover member has the locking portion and the locked portion by an external force when the locked portion is locked by the locking portion. These are characterized in that they are molded so as to be elastically deformable so as to be separated from each other.

  The invention according to claim 15 relates to the cover member according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the housing has a first main surface portion having a relatively wide surface, and the first main surface portion to the back surface side. A first side surface portion formed to bend toward the second main surface portion, and the cover member is disposed such that the back surface thereof faces the surface of the first main surface portion. A second side surface portion that covers the first side surface portion and is bent so as to be bent from the second main surface portion toward the back surface side, and the surface of the first side surface portion of the housing On the side, a notch as the locking portion is formed, and on the back side of the second side surface portion of the cover member, a claw portion as the locked portion is formed. The cover member is detachably attached to the casing by being locked by the notch. It is characterized by a door.

  The invention according to claim 16 relates to the cover member according to claim 15, wherein an elastically deformable urging portion is provided at a predetermined portion of the back surface of the second main surface portion. It is characterized by.

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cover member according to the sixteenth aspect, wherein the urging portion has a cushion member attached to the back surface of the second main surface portion.

  The invention according to claim 18 relates to the cover member according to claim 17, wherein the upper end portion of the claw portion is notched when the cushion member is compressed and deformed when mounted on the housing. The claw part is locked by the notch part in contact with the lower end part of the part.

  The invention according to claim 19 relates to the cover member according to claim 18, wherein an external force is applied to the second main surface portion from the front surface side to the back surface side, whereby the notch portion and the claw portion. Are separated from each other, the locked state is released, and they are removed from the housing.

  According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the cover member according to any one of the fifteenth to nineteenth aspects, the second side surface portion is expanded with respect to the second main surface portion. The second side surface portion that has been press-fitted and expanded is pressed against the casing and attached by a restoring force that attempts to return to the original state.

  The invention according to claim 21 relates to the cover member according to claim 20, wherein the cover member has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the symmetry axis, and the pair of second side surface portions have their tips around the symmetry axis. It is characterized in that it can be deformed so that the parts rotate in opposite directions.

  According to a twenty-second aspect of the invention, there is provided the cover member according to any one of the seventeenth to twenty-first aspects, wherein the cushion member is made of an elastic member containing rubber.

  According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the cover member according to any one of the thirteenth to twenty-second aspects is characterized by comprising a decorative cover having a predetermined pattern and color.

  According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cover member according to any one of the thirteenth to twenty-third aspects, wherein a part of a functional unit constituting the portable electronic device and having a predetermined function is attached. It is characterized by being.

  According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, a portable electronic device includes the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects.

  A portable electronic device according to a twenty-sixth aspect of the invention is characterized in that the cover member according to any one of the thirteenth to twenty-fourth aspects is attached.

  The invention according to claim 27 relates to a cover member mounting method for attaching a cover member that covers at least a part of the casing to a casing of a portable electronic device, and the cover member and the casing, With the locking portion formed on one side, the locked portion formed on the other side is locked so that the locked state can be released, and the cover member can be removed from the housing It is characterized by wearing so.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, the locked portion formed on the other of the cover member and the housing is locked so that the locked portion formed on the other can be released from the locked state. As a result, the cover member is detachably attached to the housing, so that it can be easily and quickly attached to and detached from the mobile phone, and easily when attached. It can be securely held so that it does not fall off.

  Of the cover member and the casing, the locked portion formed on one side is locked so that the locked portion formed on the other side can be released from the locked state. By mounting it so that it can be removed, it can be easily and quickly attached to and detached from the mobile phone, and when it is mounted, it can be held securely so that it will not fall off easily. .

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the configuration of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an upper unit of the mobile phone, and FIG. It is an expanded sectional view which expands and shows A section, Comprising: Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure and function of the decoration cover attachment structure of the mobile phone, FIG. 4 is a block diagram, FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the mobile phone body, FIG. 6 is a perspective view partially showing the configuration of the decorative cover of the mobile phone, and FIG. 7 is the configuration of the decorative cover. FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the decorative cover, FIG. 9 is a front view showing the configuration of the decorative cover, and FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the configuration of the decorative cover. 11 is a right side view showing the configuration of the decorative cover, FIG. 12 is a left side view showing the configuration of the decorative cover, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged portion B of FIG. 1, FIG. 14 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged portion C of FIG. 1, and FIG. 15 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged portion D of FIG. 16 is an enlarged view showing an E portion in FIG. 1, FIG. 17 is an enlarged view showing an F portion in FIG. 6, and FIG. 18 is an enlarged view showing an G portion in FIG. 19 is an enlarged view showing an H portion of FIG. 6 enlarged, FIG. 20 is an enlarged view showing an I portion of FIG. 6, and FIG. 21 is an enlarged view showing a J portion of FIG. FIG. 22 and FIG. 22 are enlarged views showing an enlarged portion K of FIG. 8, and FIG. 23 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged portion L of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cellular phone 1 of this example is schematically configured with a decorative cover 4 detachably attached to a cellular phone body 3 having a foldable casing 2.
In addition to the original call function, the mobile phone body 3 has, for example, a data communication function capable of sending and receiving e-mails and browsing the home page by connecting to the Internet, and a photographing function using a built-in electronic camera. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper unit 5 and the lower unit 6 are configured to be connected to each other by a hinge portion 7 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the upper unit 2 includes, for example, an electronic camera unit 11 that photographs a surrounding landscape, a person, and the like on an upper housing 9 that constitutes a foldable flat housing 2. A receiving unit 12 that outputs a received voice, a voice output unit 13 that outputs a ring tone when receiving an incoming call, and a liquid crystal display device that is disposed on the inner side (inner side) when folded, for example, a function setting screen, A main display unit 14 on which a standby screen or the like is displayed, an auxiliary display unit 15 made of a liquid crystal display device disposed on the outer side (outer side) at the time of folding, and having an LED, for example, when receiving a call or during a call A light emitting unit 16 that emits light is mounted and schematically configured.

  The upper housing 9 is made of a synthetic resin molded product such as ABS resin, and has a front case 17 constituting the inner surface side and a rear cover 18 constituting the outer surface side, and the combined front case 17 and rear cover. The electronic camera unit 11, the receiver unit 12, the audio output unit 13, the main display unit 14, the auxiliary display unit 15, and the light emitting unit 16 are housed inside by being fitted to 18 or by tightening with a fixing tool such as a female screw or a male screw. Or assembled in a mounted state.

The rear cover 18 has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the symmetry axis, and is formed with an opening 21a for exposing the screen member 19 and a sound hole portion 21b for emitting sound waves, and the outer surface is convex upward. The outer surface portion 21 is slightly curved, and the side surface portion 22 is extended from the outer surface portion 21 so as to bend toward the inner surface side (front case 17 side).
As shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, a plurality of notches 22a, 22b, and 22c for locking the claw portions 43b, 45a, and 45b of the decorative cover 4 are formed at predetermined portions of the end portion of the side surface portion 22. The notches 22a, 22b, and 22c are arranged in a positional relationship that is line-symmetric with respect to the symmetry axis. In this example, three pairs of cutout portions 22a, 22a, 22b, 22b, 22c, and 22c are formed in the upper portion of the side surface portion 22 and the left and right side portions, respectively.

A recess is formed in a portion where the cutout portions 22a, 22a, 22b, 22b, 22c, and 22c are formed on the side surface of the upper housing 9 in a state where the front case 17 and the rear cover 18 are combined. Become.
In addition, the edge of notch part 22a, 22b, 22c is made into the shape which consists of a smooth curved surface from which the corner | angular part was removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, the lower unit 6 includes a control unit 25 that controls each component of the mobile phone body, A wireless communication unit used for transmitting / receiving wireless radio waves via the antenna 27 and performing communication and data communication according to a predetermined protocol, and a storage unit 26 for storing a processing program executed by the unit 25 and various data 28, an operation unit 29 including a number of various operation keys for inputting numbers and characters, a transmission unit 31 including a microphone for inputting a transmission voice, and a notification of an incoming call by vibration, for example. The vibration unit 32 and the power source unit 33 including a battery pack are mounted and schematically configured.

The lower housing 24 is made of a synthetic resin molded product such as ABS resin, and has a front case 35 constituting the inner surface side and a rear cover 36 constituting the outer surface side, and the combined front case 35 and rear cover. 36, the control unit 25, the wireless communication unit 28, the operation unit 29, the transmission unit 31, the vibration unit 32, etc. are housed or attached by fitting or fastening with a fixing tool such as a female screw or a male screw. It is assembled in the state.
The housing 2 is composed of an upper housing 9 and a lower housing 24 that are coupled to each other by a hinge portion 7, and the hinge portion 7 is configured by rotatably coupling the upper housing 9 and the lower housing 24. The mobile phone body 3 is provided with a foldable structure.

The decorative cover 4 is made of, for example, a transparent resin, is given a predetermined pattern and color, and is detachably attached so as to overlap the rear cover 18 of the upper unit 5.
In this example, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 12, the decorative cover 4 has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the nominal axis, has substantially the same outer dimensions as the rear cover 18, and the outer surface portion 21 of the rear cover 18. A ceiling portion 38 that is slightly curved so as to be convex upward (opposite direction to the mobile phone body 3 side), and is extended so as to bend downward from the ceiling portion 38 (to the mobile phone body 3 side). And a side surface portion 39 that covers the side surface portion 22 of the rear cover 18.
In addition, the ceiling portion 38 is disposed so as to overlap the opening 21a, and an opening 38a for exposing the screen member 19 and an opening 38b for exposing the sound hole portion 21b of the audio output portion 13 are formed. Yes.

Further, cushion members 41, 41, 41 made of an elastic material such as silicone rubber are attached to predetermined portions on the back side of the ceiling portion 38 by adhesion.
In this example, the cushion member 41 is disposed at three locations, that is, the peripheral edge side of the upper portion of the ceiling portion 38 on both sides of the opening 38a and between the opening 38a and the opening 38b.
The cushion member 41 is interposed between the rear surface of the ceiling portion 38 and the rear cover 18 in a press-contact state, and the decorative cover 4 and the rear cover 18 are fastened by pressing the rear cover 18 by its restoring force.

A cutout 43a is formed at the center of the upper portion 43 of the side portion 39, and the lower portion 44 disposed on the hinge portion 7 side is for avoiding interference with the lower casing 24 during opening and closing. The height (depth) is set relatively low.
Thereby, at the time of attachment / detachment, in particular, it can be easily and elastically deformed so that the end portions of both side portions 45, 45 rotate in opposite directions around the symmetry axis.
As shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 23, on the back side end portions on both sides of the notch portion 43a of the upper portion 43 of the side surface portion 39, and on the back side end portions on the central portion and the lower portion 44 side of the both side portions 45 and 45. Are formed with claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b which are respectively engaged with the notches 22a, 22b, 22c. The upper ends of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b come into contact with the lower ends of the cutout portions 22a, 22b, 22c and press each other to be engaged. Note that the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b have smooth curved surfaces with their corners removed.

Further, when the decorative cover 4 is attached to the rear cover 18, the upper end portions of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b are the lower end portions of the cutout portions 22a, 22b, 22c in a state where the cushion member 41 is slightly compressed and deformed. For example, the height of the side surface portion 39 of the decorative cover 4 and the side surface portion 22 of the rear cover 18 so that the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b and the notches 22a, 22b, 22c are engaged with each other. The dimensional shape of the constituent members is set.
The cushion member 41 is interposed between the rear surface of the ceiling portion 38 and the rear cover 18 in a press-contact state, and the decorative cover 4 and the rear cover 18 are fastened by pressing the rear cover 18 by the restoring force.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the restoring force F <b> 1 trying to return to the original state of the cushion member 41 that has been compressed and deformed works to push down the rear cover 18, so that the decorative cover 4 is lifted upward from the rear cover 18. To receive power. As a result, the tightening force F2 acts so that the upper ends of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b lift the lower ends of the notches 22a, 22b, 22c, and the decorative cover 4 is securely attached to the rear cover 18.
In this example, the decorative cover 4 is made of a transparent resin. In FIGS. 6 and 17 to 20, the cushion member 41 and the claw portions 43 b, 45 a, and 45 b are seen through from the front side. (That is, it is shown using a solid line).

  Further, from this state, when the decorative cover 4 is pressed against the rear cover 18 by applying an external force, the cushion member 41 is further compressed and deformed, and the tips of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b are lowered, and the notches 22a, The locking relationship is released by moving away from 22b and 22c. Here, when the front end portions of the side surface portions 45 of the decorative cover 4 are lifted in a state where they are expanded so as to rotate around the symmetry axis in opposite directions, the decorative cover 4 is removed from the rear cover 18.

The decorative cover mounting structure 47 of this example is arranged so as to overlap the rear cover 18 via the cushion member 41 in a state where the decorative cover 4 is compressed and deformed, and the claw portions 43b, 45a, The decorative cover 4 is detachably attached to the rear cover 18 by 45b being locked by the notches 22a, 22b, and 22c of the rear cover 18.
Here, when the decorative cover 4 is attached to the rear cover 18, the upper end portions of the claw portions 43 b, 45 a, 45 b are the lower ends of the notch portions 22 a, 22 b, 22 c in a state where the cushion member 41 is slightly compressed and deformed. For example, the height of the side surface portion 39 of the decorative cover 4 and the side surface portion 22 of the rear cover 18 so that the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b and the notches 22a, 22b, 22c are engaged with each other. The dimension shape of structural members, such as, is set.
The cushion member 41 is interposed between the rear surface of the ceiling portion 38 and the rear cover 18 in a press-contact state, and the decorative cover 4 and the rear cover 18 are fastened by pressing the rear cover 18 by the restoring force.

The control unit 25 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, executes various processing programs stored in the storage unit 26, and controls each component using various registers and flags secured in the storage unit 26. Various control processes are executed.
The storage unit 26 includes a semiconductor memory such as a ROM or a RAM, and creates or transmits / receives a communication control processing program executed by the control unit 25, a display control processing program, a browser as a program for browsing a home page, and an e-mail. A program storage area for storing various processing programs such as a mailer as a program for storing the information, and an information storage area for storing various information such as setting information of each function, communication history information, and telephone directory information In the storage unit 26, various registers and flags used by the control unit 25 during program execution are secured.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic camera unit 11 receives light coming from the subject via the screen member 19, and photoelectrically converts an image formed by the camera lens 51 and a lens barrel 52 containing the camera lens 51. An imaging device 53 including a CMOS imaging device that converts and outputs an image signal as an electrical signal, an A / D converter 54 that performs A / D conversion on an image signal sent from the imaging device 53, and an A / D An image processing unit 55 that performs image processing such as gamma conversion and color space conversion on the signal digitized by the conversion unit 54;

The wireless communication unit 28 includes an RF circuit, a modulation / demodulation circuit, a baseband processing circuit, and the like. The wireless communication unit 28 modulates voice and data, transmits the radio wave via the antenna 27, and receives the radio wave via the antenna 7. Are used to perform voice communication and data communication according to a predetermined protocol.
The main display unit 14 is disposed on the inner surface side that is the inner side when the upper housing 9 is folded, and has, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device. The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel, a backlight device that provides illumination light to the liquid crystal display panel, and a drive circuit that drives the liquid crystal display panel.
The auxiliary display unit 15 is disposed on the outer surface side that is on the outer side when the upper housing 9 is folded, and has the same configuration as the main display unit 14.

  The operation unit 29 is a browser mode selection key for starting a browser and browsing a home page, a determination key used for determining an operation, a menu key for displaying an operation menu, and an input for switching a character input mode. Mode switch key, phone book key for registering and searching the phone book, call start key used for making a voice call, clear key to return the operation to the previous state, and various types of power on / off A function key group including a power key used for canceling the operation, a cursor key for moving the cursor on the display screen displayed on the main display unit 14 in the vertical and horizontal directions, and for inputting numbers, for example. And a numeric keypad group.

In order to attach the decorative cover 4 to the cellular phone body 3 of this example, first, the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b are placed on the rear cover 18 of the upper unit 2 of the cellular phone body 3 in which the decorative cover 4 is folded. Is placed above the corresponding notches 22a, 22b, and 22c, and the decorative cover 4 is press-fitted downward while the cellular phone body 3 is pressed.
Along with this, a force is applied so that the side surface portions 45, 45 of the decorative cover 4 are expanded while the front end portions of the side surface portions 45, 45 of the decorative cover 4 slide on the surface of the side surface portion 22 of the rear cover 18. Receive and transform.

That is, the front ends of the side surface portions 45 of the decorative cover 4 are expanded so as to rotate around the symmetry axis in opposite directions.
Further, when the cushion member 41 is slightly compressed and deformed by press-fitting, the upper ends of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b reach the notches 22a, 22b, 22c, and the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b are cut. It is locked by the notches 22a, 22b, 22c.
That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the restoring force F <b> 1 trying to return to the original state of the cushion member 41 that has been compressed and deformed works to push down the rear cover 18, so that the decorative cover 4 is lifted upward from the rear cover 18. To receive power.
As a result, the fastening force F2 acts so that the upper ends of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b lift the lower ends of the notches 22a, 22b, 22c, and the decorative cover 4 and the rear cover 18 are fastened.

In order to remove the decorative cover 4 from the mobile phone body 3, first, an external force is applied to press the decorative cover 4 against the rear cover 18. As a result, the cushion member 41 is further compressed and deformed, and the tip portions of the claw portions 43b, 45a, and 45b are lowered and separated from the notches 22a, 22b, and 22c, and the locking relationship is released.
Here, for example, the decorative cover is expanded from the lower portion 44 side (the hinge 7 side) in such a manner that the front end portions of the side surface portions 45 of the decorative cover 4 are rotated around the symmetry axis in opposite directions. When 4 is lifted, the decorative cover 4 is removed from the rear cover 18.

Thus, according to the configuration of this example, the decorative cover 4 is pressed into the original state of the compressed and deformed cushion member 41 by press-fitting the decorative cover 4 over the rear cover 18 via the compressed and deformed cushion member 41. The restoring force F <b> 1 trying to return acts to push down the rear cover 18, and the decorative cover 4 receives a force so as to be lifted upward from the rear cover 18. As a result, the tightening force F2 acts so that the upper ends of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b lift the lower ends of the notches 22a, 22b, 22c, and the decorative cover 4 is securely attached to the rear cover 18.
Further, from this state, when the decorative cover 4 is pressed against the rear cover 18 by applying an external force, the cushion member 41 is further compressed and deformed, and the tips of the claw portions 43b, 45a, 45b are lowered, and the notches 22a, The locking relationship is released by moving away from 22b and 22c. Here, when the front end portions of the side surface portions 45 of the decorative cover 4 are lifted in a state where they are expanded so as to rotate around the symmetry axis in opposite directions, the decorative cover 4 is removed from the rear cover 18.
Accordingly, the decorative cover 4 can be easily and quickly attached to and detached from the rear cover 18. In addition, when the decorative cover 4 is attached, the decorative cover 4 can be reliably held so as not to easily fall off. In addition, even when the decorative cover 4 is removed, another design can be enjoyed.

Further, the cushion member 41 is dispersed and arranged at three places, and the notches 22a, 22b, and 22c corresponding to the claw parts 43b, 45a, and 45b are respectively arranged at predetermined places on the decorative cover 4 and the rear cover 18. Accordingly, the fastening force is evenly applied, and the decorative cover 4 can be attached and detached smoothly.
Further, when the decorative cover 4 is mounted, the cushion member 41 is in close contact with the rear cover 18, and therefore, when the vibration unit 32 or the audio output unit 13 is operated, for example, incomplete contact between materials having relatively poor elasticity. There is no sticking noise caused by (contacting or leaving).
Therefore, it is possible to absorb variations in dimensions when molding the decorative cover 4 and the like, and it is possible to reduce the dimensional accuracy of the decorative cover 4 and the like, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving design freedom. Can do.
Moreover, by attaching the back surface side cushion member 41 of the decorative cover 4, it is possible to avoid contact and friction between the surfaces and prevent the outer surface of the rear cover 18 from being damaged.

The difference between this example and the first embodiment described above is that the decorative cover is placed in the horizontal direction with respect to the mobile phone main body (for example, the display surface of the main display unit) instead of being press-fitted and attached from above. It is the point which comprised so that it could be slid and mounted | worn from the direction parallel to (1).
Along with this, the lower part (or upper part) of the side part of the decorative cover is abolished, for example, a guide groove is formed on both side parts of the rear cover, and a convex part that fits into the guide groove on the back side of both side parts of the decorative cover. To do. In addition, the lower side (or upper side) claw portion of the side portion of the decorative cover and the corresponding notch portion of the side surface portion of the rear cover are formed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
Since the other configuration is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  According to the configuration of this example, substantially the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

This example differs greatly from the first embodiment described above in that other functions are added to the decorative cover, such as attaching an auxiliary lens such as a close-up lens or a telephoto lens that constitutes the electronic camera unit as a functional unit. is there.
That is, an auxiliary lens is attached to the decorative cover of this example at a location corresponding to the photographing window of the mobile phone body when attached.
Since the other configuration is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment described above, the description thereof is omitted.

According to the configuration of this example, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above.
In addition, it is possible to easily add or change functions while achieving thinning and downsizing of the mobile phone body.
In other words, it is configured so that the decorative cover can be easily attached to and detached from the mobile phone body by locking the claw part to the notch and attaching the decorative cover to the housing. In addition, various functions such as lens replacement in the photographing function can be easily added or switched, and an effect that cannot be achieved by a conventional technique (for example, Patent Document 1) in which a fixture is essential can be obtained.
Moreover, in addition to being easily detachable, in the state where the decorative cover is mounted on the housing, the tightening force is acted on by the cushion member that is compressed and deformed. Similarly, it does not easily fall off, and it is securely fixed in a positioned state, and the mounting position is not shifted during use, so that the above function cannot be performed.

The difference between this example and Example 1 described above is that, in Example 1, the shape and dimensions are substantially the same as those of the rear cover, and the pattern, color, etc. are changed. This is a configuration that can be changed. For example, in addition to a slightly convex cross-sectional arc shape, a flat plate shape or a corrugated shape is used.
Since the other configuration is substantially the same as the configuration of the first embodiment described above, the description thereof is omitted.

According to the configuration of this example, substantially the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.
In addition, design changes can be recognized more strongly.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and there are design changes and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Are also included in the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the claw portion is provided on the decorative cover side and the notch portion is provided on the housing side is described. You may make it provide a nail | claw part in the location of a part and a notch part in another location.
Moreover, although the case where a cushion member was adhere | attached on the back surface of a decorating cover was described, you may make it shape | mold integrally with a decorating cover main body. Further, for the bonding, a double-sided adhesive tape may be used, an adhesive may be used, or bonding may be performed by heat welding. The cushion member is not limited to silicone rubber, and may be selected from fluoro rubber, polysulfide rubber, and the like. Further, not limited to rubber, for example, synthetic resin such as polyacetal may be used.

Moreover, you may comprise so that a decoration cover may be fitted by the housing | casing in the state by which the side part was expanded with respect to the ceiling part. Thereby, it can mount | wear more reliably with a restoring force. In this case, the cushion member may be eliminated.
A leaf spring may be integrally formed on the back surface of the decorative cover instead of the cushion member.
In addition, the decorative cover main body is not limited to a transparent member, and may be manufactured using a light-shielding member. The decorative cover main body is not limited to a synthetic resin, and may be a metal. It is good also as a structure which coat | covered the metal.
Moreover, you may make it attach a decoration cover to a mobile telephone main body using a ring-shaped flat attachment string member, for example.

In addition, a case has been described in which a notch is formed in the rear cover and the height (depth) of the decorative cover is approximately the same as that of the rear cover. For example, the decorative cover should cover even the side surface of the front case. It may be configured.
Moreover, you may make it attach a decoration cover not only to an upper unit but to a lower unit. In this case, it may be integrated so that bending is possible.
Moreover, the arrangement | positioning location of a cushion member is not restricted to three places, and an arrangement position can also be changed suitably. Moreover, the formation site | part of a nail | claw part and a corresponding notch part can also be changed suitably.
In addition to a foldable mobile phone that can only be opened and closed, a biaxial hinge allows the upper unit and the lower unit to be opened and closed with each other and to rotate perpendicular to the rotation axis for opening and closing. The present invention can also be applied to a mobile phone in which one unit is rotatably coupled to the other unit around the shaft. However, in this case, when the decorative cover is attached to one unit and folded in the inverted state, the decorative cover and the other unit do not interfere with the surface side (inside) of the decorative cover and the other unit. The dimension and shape of the front case etc. of the other unit are set.
Further, the present invention can also be applied to straight type mobile phones other than the folding type. Further, the present invention can be applied regardless of the outer shape of the mobile phone body.

In the first embodiment, when removing the decorative cover, the case where the decorative cover is once pressed against the rear cover and then lifted in a state where the decorative cover is expanded is described. The decorative cover may be lifted as it is from the hinge side where no is provided, and the decorative cover may be removed.
In Example 3, in addition to the auxiliary lens, an optical member such as a filter may be attached to the decorative cover. The electronic camera unit itself may be attached to the decorative cover. In addition, a lens may be attached to the decorative cover so as to overlap the auxiliary display unit, and for example, an enlarged display of characters displayed on the auxiliary display unit may be possible. Moreover, you may make it use the translucent member which blurs the emitted light from a light emission part. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which hides a camera lens with a decoration cover as needed.

  As a portable electronic device, in addition to a cellular phone, the present invention can be applied to a simple cellular phone (PHS) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a portable computer.

It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the mobile telephone which is 1st Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the upper unit of the mobile phone. FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing an A portion of FIG. 2 in an enlarged manner, and is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration and functions of a decorative cover mounting structure of the mobile phone. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile phone. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the structure of a mobile telephone main body. It is a perspective view which shows a part transparently the structure of the decorating cover of the mobile phone. It is a top view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is a bottom view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is a front view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is a right view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is a left view which shows the structure of the decorating cover. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the B section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the C section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the D section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the E section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the F section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the G section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the H section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the I section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the J section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the K section of FIG. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the L section of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone (portable electronic device)
2 Housing 3 Mobile phone body 4 Decorative cover (cover member)
5 Upper unit 6 Lower unit 9 Upper housing 17 Front case 18 Rear cover 21 Outer surface portion (first main surface portion)
22 Side (first side)
22a, 22b, 22c Notch (locking part)
24 Lower housing 35 Front case 36 Rear cover 38 Ceiling (second main surface)
39 Side (second side)
41 Cushion member (biasing part)
43 Upper part 43b Claw part (locked part)
45 Side 45a, 45b Claw part (locked part)
47 Decorative cover mounting structure (cover member mounting structure)

Claims (27)

A cover member mounting structure in which a cover member that covers at least a part of the housing is attached to the housing of the portable electronic device,
By being locked so that the locked portion formed on the other can be released by the locking portion formed on one of the cover member and the housing,
The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device, wherein the cover member is detachably attached to the housing. The housing includes a locking portion that locks the cover member, and the cover member includes a locked portion that is locked by the locking portion, and at least the cover member includes the engagement member. When the locked portion is locked by a locking portion, the locking portion and the locked portion are formed so as to be elastically deformable so that the locking portion and the locked portion are separated from each other by an external force. The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 1. The casing includes a first main surface portion having a relatively wide surface, and a first side surface portion formed so as to be bent from the first main surface portion toward the back surface side, and the cover member Is formed so as to bend from the second main surface portion toward the back surface side thereof, with the second main surface portion disposed so that the back surface thereof faces the surface of the first main surface portion, A second side surface portion covering one side surface portion,
A notch portion as the locking portion is formed on the surface side of the first side surface portion of the casing, and the locked portion is formed on the back surface side of the second side surface portion of the cover member. The claw part is formed, and the cover member is detachably attached to the housing by the claw part being locked by the notch part. Cover member mounting structure for portable electronic devices.   4. The cover member for a portable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a biasing portion that is elastically deformable is provided at a predetermined portion of the back surface of the second main surface portion of the cover member. Mounting structure.   The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 4, wherein a cushion member is attached to the back surface of the second main surface portion of the cover member.   When the cover member is attached to the casing, the upper end portion of the claw portion comes into contact with the lower end portion of the notch portion in a state where the cushion member is compressed and deformed, and the claw portion is not cut. 6. The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the cover member is locked by the notch.   When the external force is applied to the second main surface portion of the cover member from the front surface side to the back surface side, the notch portion and the claw portion are separated from each other, the locked state is released, and the cover is released. The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the member is detached from the housing.   The cover member is press-fitted into the housing in a state where the second side surface portion is expanded with respect to the second main surface portion, and the expanded second side surface portion returns to the original state. The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the cover member is pressed against and attached to the casing by a restoring force to be restored.   The cover member has a line-symmetric shape with respect to a symmetry axis, and the pair of second side surface portions can be deformed so that tip portions thereof rotate in opposite directions around the symmetry axis. 9. A cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the cover member mounting structure is a portable electronic device.   The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the cushion member of the cover member is made of an elastic member containing rubber.   The cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the cover member is a decorative cover provided with a predetermined pattern and color.   The portable device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a part of a functional unit constituting the portable electronic device and having a predetermined function is attached to the cover member. Cover member mounting structure for type electronic equipment. A cover member attached to a casing of a portable electronic device and covering at least a part of the casing,
By being locked so that the locked portion formed on the other can be released by the locking portion formed on one of the cover member and the housing,
The cover member is detachably attached to the housing. The housing is formed with a locking portion that locks the cover member, and the cover member has a locked portion that is locked by the locking portion, and at least the cover member includes the engagement member. When the locked portion is locked by a locking portion, the locking portion and the locked portion are formed so as to be elastically deformable so that the locking portion and the locked portion are separated from each other by an external force. The cover member according to claim 13. The housing includes a first main surface portion having a relatively wide surface, and a first side surface portion formed so as to be bent from the first main surface portion toward the back surface side. Is formed so as to bend from the second main surface portion toward the back surface side thereof, with the second main surface portion disposed so that the back surface thereof faces the surface of the first main surface portion, A second side surface portion covering one side surface portion,
A notch portion as the locking portion is formed on the surface side of the first side surface portion of the housing, and the locked portion is formed on the back surface side of the second side surface portion of the cover member. The claw part is formed, and the cover member is detachably attached to the housing by the claw part being locked by the notch part. Cover member.   The cover member according to claim 15, wherein a biasing portion that is elastically deformable is provided at a predetermined portion of the back surface of the second main surface portion.   The cover member according to claim 16, wherein a cushion member is attached to the back surface of the second main surface portion.   When the cushion member is compressed and deformed when attached to the housing, the upper end portion of the claw portion contacts the lower end portion of the notch portion, and the claw portion is locked by the notch portion. The cover member according to claim 17, wherein the cover member is formed.   When the external force is applied to the second main surface portion from the front surface side to the back surface side, the notch portion and the claw portion are separated from each other, the locked state is released, and the second main surface portion is removed from the housing. The cover member according to claim 18.   Due to the restoring force of the second side surface portion being pressed into the casing in a state where the second side surface portion is expanded with respect to the second main surface portion, and the expanded second side surface portion trying to return to the original state. The cover member according to any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein the cover member is attached by being pressed against the casing.   It exhibits a line-symmetric shape with respect to the symmetry axis, and the pair of second side surface portions can be deformed so that their tip portions rotate in opposite directions around the symmetry axis. The cover member according to claim 20.   The cover member according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein the cushion member is made of an elastic member containing rubber.   The cover member according to any one of claims 13 to 22, wherein the cover member comprises a decorative cover provided with a predetermined pattern and color.   The cover member according to any one of claims 13 to 23, wherein a part of a functional unit that constitutes the portable electronic device and has a predetermined function is attached.   A portable electronic device comprising the cover member mounting structure for a portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.   25. A portable electronic device to which the cover member according to claim 13 is attached. A cover member mounting method for attaching a cover member covering at least a part of the casing to the casing of the portable electronic device,
The cover member and the casing are locked by a locking portion formed on one side so that a locked portion formed on the other side is locked so that the locked state can be released, and the cover member A cover member mounting method in a portable electronic device, wherein the cover member is detachably mounted on the housing.

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