JP2012226661A - Holding device and electronic apparatus having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a holding device which is less likely to be influenced by use environment temperature and which gives less discomfort to a user who holds the holding device.SOLUTION: Since a part of a handle member 10 that a user can hold is formed of resin, the handle member 10 is less likely to be influenced by use environment temperature. Thus, when the user holds the handle member 10, discomfort given to the user can be reduced. Flexural strength of the handle member 10 can be improved by arranging metal in parts except the part that the user can hold.

Description

  The present application relates to a gripping device that can be gripped by a user. The present application also relates to an electronic device including a gripping device.

  In recent years, portable devices such as notebook personal computers have been equipped with handles so that users can easily carry them.

  The packaging structure of a portable computer field kit disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,057,049 supports a portable computer tablet and printer in a standard carrying case. The quadrilateral frame includes first and second compartments that house a computer tablet and printer. The first compartment includes a receptacle assembly that supports a sliding receptacle that engages a pin connector of the computer. The I / O box on the frame is connected to an external computer via a receptacle. U.S. Pat. No. 6,089,077 also discloses a docking station that provides an office environment.

JP-A-8-87351

  The handle provided in the computer tablet as disclosed in Patent Document 1 can withstand the weight of the computer tablet and can withstand vibration applied when the user grips the handle and carries the computer tablet. Assuming that it is often made of metal or the like.

  However, when the handle is made of metal, the surface temperature of the handle varies greatly according to the operating environment temperature of the computer tablet equipped with the handle. For example, when a computer tablet provided with a handle is used in a low temperature environment, the surface of the handle becomes cold, which may give a user a sense of discomfort.

  The gripping device disclosed in the present application is a gripping device that is disposed in an electronic device and can be gripped by a user, and at least a gripping portion that can be gripped by a user and a frame portion disposed inside the gripping portion are integrated. The grip part is made of an elastomer resin, and the frame part is made of metal.

  According to the disclosure of the present application, it is difficult to be influenced by the use environment temperature, and it is possible to make it difficult to give a sense of discomfort to the user who holds the grip.

  In addition, since the gripping device disclosed in the present application has a configuration capable of storing the rod-shaped writing member, it is not necessary to secure a space for storing the rod-shaped writing member in the electronic device, so that the electronic device can be downsized. it can.

Perspective view of laptop The top view of the 1st cover member concerning Embodiment 1 The top view of the 2nd cover member concerning Embodiment 1 A top view of the 1st case concerning Embodiment 2 A top view of the 1st case concerning Embodiment 2 The disassembled perspective view of the handle member concerning Embodiment 2. FIG. The top view of the 1st cover member concerning Embodiment 2 A top view of the 2nd cover member concerning Embodiment 2. Partial perspective view of pen support Top view of handle member holding stylus pen Side view of handle member holding stylus pen

(Embodiment 1)
[1. (Configuration of electronic equipment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the notebook computer according to the present embodiment. The notebook computer illustrated in FIG. 1 is an example of an electronic device. In this embodiment, a notebook personal computer is used as an example of an electronic device. However, any device including a handle that can be gripped at least by a user may be used. The electronic device may be, for example, a tablet personal computer in addition to a notebook personal computer.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the notebook computer includes a first housing 1 and a second housing 2. The first housing 1 contains a circuit board on which various electric elements are mounted and a storage medium such as a hard disk drive. The second housing 2 includes a display panel 4. The display panel 4 can be realized by a liquid crystal display panel, for example. The 1st housing | casing 1 and the 2nd housing | casing 2 are supported by the hinge part 3 so that rotation is mutually possible. The hinge unit 3 includes a rotation shaft that rotatably supports the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow A or B. A keyboard 5 and a pointing device 6 are arranged on the upper surface 1 a of the first housing 1. A handle member 10 is disposed on the front surface 1 b of the first housing 1.

  The handle member 10 is supported on the first housing 1 by support members 11 and 12. The handle member 10 can be displaced from the storage position shown in FIG. 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow C, and can be displaced in the direction indicated by the arrow D from the position protruding from the first housing 1.

[2. Configuration of Handle Member 10]
The handle member 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a first cover member 14 and a second cover member 15, and is configured by screwing both together with screws.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view of the first cover member 14 according to the first embodiment on the recess 14z side. The first cover member 14 is formed by two-color molding using resin and metal. In FIG. 2, a portion with dot hatching is a portion formed of resin, and a portion without dot hatching is a portion formed of metal. The first cover member 14 is formed of a resin at least at a portion with which the user's hand comes into contact when the user grips the handle member 10. In the present embodiment, as an example, the upper surface 14w, the lower surface 14x, and the front surface (the surface adjacent to the upper surface 14w and the lower surface 14x and forming the outline of the handle member 10) of the first cover member 14 are formed of resin. In the present embodiment, the first cover member 14 is formed by two-color molding using an elastomeric resin and magnesium, but the specific material of the elastomeric resin is not limited, and the magnesium portion is also formed of another metal. It may be. The first cover member 14 has a metal portion along the upper surface 14w, the lower surface 14x, and the front surface.

  The first cover member 14 includes holes 14a and 14b and oval recesses 14c and 14d. The holes 14a and 14b have inner diameters through which screws (not shown) can be inserted. The holes 14a and 14b are formed through. The oval recess 14 c engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12. A columnar protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 14c is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 14c. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 11 is engaged with the oval recess 14d. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 14d is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 14d.

  The metal portion of the first cover member 14 (the portion not marked with dot hatching in FIG. 2) includes a first fitting portion 14k, a second fitting portion 14m, and a third fitting portion 14n. Yes. The first fitting portion 14k is formed at a position along the lower surface 14x of the first cover member 14. The second fitting portion 14 m is formed at a position along the upper surface 14 w of the first cover member 14. The third fitting portion 14n is formed in the vicinity of both ends of the first cover member 14 in the longitudinal direction. The first fitting portion 14k, the second fitting portion 14m, and the third fitting portion 14n are formed in a concave shape, and the resin portion (the portion with dot hatching in FIG. 2) is fitted. ing.

  The “longitudinal direction of the first cover member 14” is, for example, the direction of a line segment connecting the oval recess 14c and the oval recess 14d, and is the direction of the P axis shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view of the second cover member 15 on the recess 15z side. The second cover member 15 is formed by two-color molding using resin and metal. In FIG. 3, a portion with dot hatching is a portion formed of resin, and a portion without dot hatching is a portion formed of metal. When the user grips the handle member 10, the second cover member 15 is formed of a resin at least at a portion with which the user's hand comes into contact. In the present embodiment, as an example, the upper surface 15w, the lower surface 15x, and the rear surface (the surface adjacent to the upper surface 15w and the lower surface 15x and forming the outline of the handle member 10) of the second cover member 15 are formed of resin. In the present embodiment, the second cover member 15 is formed by two-color molding using an elastomeric resin and magnesium. However, the specific material of the elastomeric resin is not limited, and the magnesium portion is also formed of another metal. It may be. The second cover member 15 has a metal portion along the upper surface 15w, the lower surface 15x, and the back surface.

  The second cover member 15 includes screw holes 15a and 15b and oval recesses 15c and 15d. The screw holes 15a and 15b have female screws capable of screwing screws (not shown). The oval recess 15 c engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 11. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 15c is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 15c. That is, the oval recess 14c and the oval recess 15c sandwich a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12 so as to be movable in the major axis direction. The oval recess 15d engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 15d is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 15d. That is, the oval recess 14d and the oval recess 15d sandwich a cylindrical projection (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12 so as to be movable in the major axis direction.

  The metal portion of the second cover member 15 (the portion not dot-hatched in FIG. 3) includes a fourth fitting portion 15j, a fifth fitting portion 15k, and a sixth fitting portion 15t. Yes. The fourth fitting portion 15 j is formed at a position along the lower surface 15 x of the second cover member 15. The fifth fitting portion 15 k is formed at a position along the upper surface 15 w of the second cover member 15. The sixth fitting portion 15t is formed in the vicinity of both ends of the second cover member 15 in the longitudinal direction. The 4th fitting part 15j, the 5th fitting part 15k, and the 6th fitting part 15t are formed in concave shape, and the resin part (the part which attached | subjected the dot hatching in FIG. 3) fits. ing.

  The “longitudinal direction of the second cover member 15” is, for example, the direction of a line segment connecting the oval recess 15c and the oval recess 15d, and is the direction of the P axis shown in FIG.

[3. Effects of the embodiment, etc.]
According to the present embodiment, the handle member 10 can be made less susceptible to the use environment temperature by forming the portion of the handle member 10 that can be gripped by the user with resin. Thereby, when a user grasps handle member 10, giving a feeling of strangeness to a user can be reduced.

  The handle member 10 according to the present embodiment can improve the bending strength by arranging the metal in a portion other than the portion that can be gripped by the user.

  According to the present embodiment, since the first cover member 14 includes the first fitting portion 14k, the second fitting portion 14m, and the third fitting portion 14n, the resin portion and the metal portion Can be firmly bonded. Further, the resin portion and the metal portion are firmly coupled by providing the second cover member 15 with the fourth fitting portion 15j, the fifth fitting portion 15k, and the sixth fitting portion 15t. Can do.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, a gripping device according to a second embodiment and an electronic apparatus including the gripping device will be described. Note that the handle member in the second embodiment has a configuration for holding a stylus pen. The notebook computer according to the second embodiment is an example of an electronic device. In the present embodiment, a notebook personal computer is described as an example of the electronic device. However, any device may be used as long as it has at least a handle that can be held by a user and can store a stylus pen in the handle. The electronic device may be, for example, a tablet personal computer in addition to a notebook personal computer.

[1. (Configuration of electronic equipment)
4 and 5 are plan views of the first housing 1. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the handle member 10 is housed in the first housing 1. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the handle member 10 protrudes from the first housing 1. FIG. 5 shows two stylus pens 20, which indicate that there are two insertion directions with respect to the handle member 10, and the two stylus pens 20 are simultaneously attached to the handle member. Insertion into 10 is not illustrated.

  The handle member 10 is formed in the first position housed in the recess 1c formed in the first housing 1 as shown in FIG. 4 and in the first housing 1 as shown in FIG. It can be displaced between the second position separated from the recessed portion 1c. As shown in FIG. 5, the handle member 10 is supported by the first housing 1 at both ends in the longitudinal direction by support members 11 and 12. The support members 11 and 12 have one end portion rotatably supported by the first casing 1 and the other end portion supported by the handle member 10 so as to be displaceable. The specific configuration of the support members 11 and 12 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-79884 or Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-86527, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted. With the above configuration, the handle member 10 can be displaced from the first position shown in FIG. 4 in the direction indicated by the arrow C, and can be displaced from the second position shown in FIG. 5 in the direction indicated by the arrow D.

  The “longitudinal direction of the handle member 10” is, for example, the direction of a line segment connecting the oval recess 14c and the oval recess 14d of the first cover member 14 shown in FIG. 2, and is shown in FIG. The direction of the P axis.

  The handle member 10 includes a pen holding portion 13. The pen holding part 13 is formed along the longitudinal direction of the handle member 10 and can accommodate the stylus pen 20. The handle member 10 is provided with openings through which the stylus pen 20 can be inserted at both ends in the longitudinal direction. The stylus pen 20 can be inserted from an insertion port formed at one end of the handle member 10 as shown by an arrow E, and is also inserted into the other end of the handle member 10 as shown by an arrow F. It is possible to insert from the formed insertion opening. The detailed configuration of the pen holding unit 13 will be described later. Further, the opening through which the stylus pen 20 can be inserted may be provided only at one end in the longitudinal direction of the handle member 10.

  When the handle member 10 is in the first position as shown in FIG. 4, the handle member 10 is housed in the recess 1 c, and the insertion port for inserting the stylus pen 20 is not exposed. I can't put it in or out. On the other hand, when the handle member 10 is in the second position as shown in FIG. 5, the handle member 10 is detached from the recess 1 c, and the insertion port for inserting the stylus pen 20 is exposed. Can be put in and out.

[2. Configuration of Handle Member 10]
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the handle member 10. As shown in FIG. 6, the handle member 10 mainly includes a first cover member 14, a second cover member 15, and screws 16. As for the 1st cover member 14, the recessed part 14z is formed in one main surface. As for the 2nd cover member 15, the recessed part 15z is formed in one main surface.

  When joining the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15, the concave portion 14 z of the first cover member 14 and the concave portion 15 z of the second cover member 15 are made to face each other, and the first cover member 14. The upper surface 14w and the upper surface 15w of the second cover member 15 are joined in an adjacent posture. Next, one screw 16 is inserted through the hole 14 a of the first cover member 14 and screwed into the screw hole 15 a of the second cover member 15. Further, the other screw 16 is inserted through the hole 14 b of the first cover member 14 and screwed into the screw hole 15 b of the second cover member 15. Accordingly, the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are screwed and fixed by the screws 16.

  The handle member 10 formed by screwing and fixing the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 includes an upper surface 14w, a lower surface 14x, a front surface 14y, and the like of the first cover member 14, and a second cover member. The upper surface 15w, the lower surface 15x, the back surface 15y, etc. are exposed. The front surface 14y is a surface on the back side of the recess 14z. The back surface 15y is a surface on the back side of the recess 15z. The upper surface 14w and the lower surface 14x are surfaces adjacent to the front surface 14y. The upper surface 15w and the lower surface 15x are surfaces adjacent to the back surface 15y.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the handle member 10 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 7 is a plan view of the first cover member 14 on the recess 14z side. The first cover member 14 is formed by two-color molding using resin and metal. In FIG. 7, a portion with dot hatching is a portion formed with resin, and a portion without dot hatching is a portion formed with metal. The first cover member 14 is formed of a resin at least at a portion with which the user's hand comes into contact when the user grips the handle member 10. In the present embodiment, as an example, the upper surface 14w, the lower surface 14x, and the front surface 14y of the first cover member 14 are formed of resin. In the present embodiment, the first cover member 14 is formed by two-color molding using an elastomeric resin and magnesium, but the specific material of the elastomeric resin is not limited, and the magnesium portion is also formed of another metal. It may be. The first cover member 14 has a metal portion along the upper surface 14w, the lower surface 14x, and the front surface 14y.

  The first cover member 14 includes holes 14a and 14b, oval concave portions 14c and 14d, pen support portions 14e and 14f, and pen insertion portions 14g and 14h. The holes 14a and 14b have inner diameters through which the screws 16 (see FIG. 6) can be inserted. The holes 14a and 14b penetrate from the front surface 14y of the first cover member 14 to the recess 14z. The oval recess 14 c engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12. A columnar protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 14c is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 14c. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 11 is engaged with the oval recess 14d. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 14d is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 14d. The pen support portions 14 e and 14 f are formed near the center of the first cover member 14 in the longitudinal direction. The pen support portions 14e and 14f are formed with semicircular recesses so that they can come into contact with the outer peripheral cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20. The pen insertion portions 14g and 14h are formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 14, respectively. The pen insertion parts 14g and 14h are formed with semicircular recesses so that the outer peripheral cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20 is possible. The pen support portions 14e and 14f and the pen insertion portions 14g and 14h have the centers of the semicircular portions substantially coincident with each other.

  FIG. 8 is a plan view of the second cover member 15 on the recess 15z side. FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of the second cover member 15 in the vicinity of the pen support portions 15e and 15f. The second cover member 15 is formed by two-color molding using resin and metal. In FIG. 8, a portion with dot hatching is a portion formed of resin, and a portion without dot hatching is a portion formed of metal. When the user grips the handle member 10, the second cover member 15 is formed of a resin at least at a portion with which the user's hand comes into contact. In the present embodiment, as an example, the upper surface 15w, the lower surface 15x, and the back surface 15y of the second cover member 15 are formed of resin. In the present embodiment, the second cover member 15 is formed by two-color molding using an elastomeric resin and magnesium. However, the specific material of the elastomeric resin is not limited, and the magnesium portion is also formed of another metal. It may be. The second cover member 15 has a metal portion along the upper surface 15w, the lower surface 15x, and the back surface 15y.

  The second cover member 15 includes screw holes 15a and 15b, oval recesses 15c and 15d, pen support portions 15e, 15f, 15g, and 15h, and pen insertion portions 15m and 15n. The screw holes 15a and 15b have a female screw capable of screwing the screw 16 (see FIG. 6). The oval recess 15 c engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 11. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 15c is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 15c. That is, the oval recess 14c and the oval recess 15c sandwich a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12 so as to be movable in the major axis direction. The oval recess 15d engages with a cylindrical protrusion (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12. A cylindrical protrusion (not shown) engaged with the oval recess 15d is movable in the major axis direction of the oval recess 15d. That is, the oval recess 14d and the oval recess 15d sandwich a cylindrical projection (not shown) formed at one end of the support member 12 so as to be movable in the major axis direction. The pen support portions 15 f and 15 g are formed near the center of the second cover member 15 in the longitudinal direction. The pen support portion 15e is formed at a position spaced from the pen support portion 15f toward the pen insertion portion 15n. The pen support portion 15h is formed at a position separated from the pen support portion 15g toward the pen insertion portion 15m. As shown in FIG. 9, the pen support portions 15 e and 15 f are formed with semicircular concave portions so as to be able to contact along the outer peripheral cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20. The pen support portions 15g and 15h are formed in the same shape as the pen support portions 15e and 15f shown in FIG. The pen insertion parts 15m and 15n are formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the second cover member 15, respectively. The pen insertion portions 15m and 15n are formed with semicircular recesses so that the outer peripheral cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20 can be inserted. In the pen support portions 15e to 15h and the pen insertion portions 15m and 15n, the centers of the semicircular concave portions substantially coincide with each other.

  The second cover member 15 includes movement restricting portions 15p and 15s. The movement restricting portion 15p is an end portion of the pen insertion portion 15m, and a rib 21 formed on the stylus pen 20 can contact when the stylus pen 20 is inserted into the handle member 10. The movement restricting portion 15s is an end portion of the pen insertion portion 15n, and a rib 21 formed on the stylus pen 20 can contact when the stylus pen 20 is inserted into the handle member 10. The stylus pen 20 with the rib 21 in contact with the movement restricting portion 15p is restricted from moving in the direction indicated by the arrow M. The stylus pen 20 with the rib 21 in contact with the movement restricting portion 15 s is restricted from moving in the direction indicated by the arrow N.

  The pen support portions 14e and 14f and the pen support portions 15e to 15h are formed at positions that do not face each other and do not contact each other when the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined. The pen insertion portion 14g and the pen insertion portion 15m are formed at positions where they face or abut each other when the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined. Therefore, the pen insertion part 14g and the pen insertion part 15m form a cylindrical through-hole through which the stylus pen 20 can be inserted when the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined. The pen insertion portion 14h and the pen insertion portion 15n are formed at positions that face each other or abut against each other when the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined. Therefore, the pen insertion part 14h and the pen insertion part 15n form a cylindrical through-hole through which the stylus pen 20 can be inserted when the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined.

  By joining the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15, the outer peripheral edge portion of the concave portion 14 z of the first cover member 14 and the outer peripheral edge portion of the concave portion 15 z of the second cover member 15 are formed. Abut. Further, the cylindrical boss around the hole 14a and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15a abut. Further, the cylindrical boss around the hole 14b and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15b abut. The oval recess 14c and the oval recess 15c are opposed to each other. The oval recess 14d and the oval recess 15d are opposed to each other.

  Since the cylindrical boss around the hole 14a is formed in the metal portion of the first cover member 14, and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15a is formed in the metal portion of the second cover member 15, A single cylinder can be formed by bringing the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 into contact with each other when they are joined. Thereby, the cylinder formed by the cylindrical boss around the hole portion 14a and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15a supports the space between the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15. Thus, the bending strength of the handle member 10 can be improved.

  Further, the cylindrical boss around the hole 14 b is formed in the metal portion of the first cover member 14, and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15 b is formed in the metal portion of the second cover member 15. When the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are joined together, a single cylinder can be formed by bringing them into contact with each other. Thereby, the cylinder formed by the cylindrical boss around the hole 14b and the cylindrical boss around the screw hole 15b supports the space between the first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15. Thus, the bending strength of the handle member 10 can be improved.

  The oval recess 14c is formed in the metal portion of the first cover member 14, and the oval recess 15c is formed in the metal portion of the second cover member 15, so that the support member 11 (see FIG. 5). The holding strength of can be improved. For example, when the oval concave portion is made of resin, there is a high possibility that the oval concave portion and the vicinity thereof are damaged by vibration applied to the handle member 10. On the other hand, it is preferable to form the oval concave portion with a metal because it is less likely that the oval concave portion and the vicinity thereof are damaged even if vibration is applied to the handle member 10. The oval recesses 14d and 15d are also configured in the same manner as described above, and the same effect can be obtained.

[3. (How to hold the stylus pen)
FIG. 10 is a plan view of the handle member 10 holding the stylus pen 20. FIG. 11 is a side view of the handle member 10 holding the stylus pen 20. FIG. 11 is a side view of the handle member 10 as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow G in FIG. The handle member 10 shown in FIG. 10 mainly draws the second cover member 15 in order to clearly show the internal structure. 10 and 11 mainly depict pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e, 15f, 15g, and 15h and pen insertion portions 15m and 15n in order to clearly show the holding state of the stylus pen 20. The stylus pen 20 shown in FIG. 10 shows a state of being inserted from the pen insertion portion 15n side of the handle member 10.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the handle member 10 has a pen support portion 15e, a pen support portion 14e, a pen support portion 15f, a pen support portion 15g, a pen support portion 14f, They are arranged side by side in the order of the pen support portions 15h.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pen support portions 14 e and 14 f support one cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20. The pen support portions 15 e to 15 h support the other cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20. One cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20 and the other cylindrical surface are in a front-back relationship. Therefore, the pen support portions 14e, 14f, and 15e to 15h support the cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20 from the front and back directions.

  When the pen support portion holds the stylus pen 20, the stylus pen 20 and the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h may be in contact with each other or may be separated with a minute gap therebetween. . The stylus pen 20 and the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h are preferably in contact with each other because the position of the stylus pen 20 can be stabilized.

  When the pen support portion holds the stylus pen 20, the stylus pen 20 and the pen insertion portions 14g, 14h, 15m, and 15n may be in contact with each other or may be separated with a minute gap therebetween. . Note that the stylus pen 20 and the pen insertion portions 14g, 14h, 15m, and 15n are separated from each other with a small gap between the opening of the stylus pen 20 formed by the pen insertion portions 14g and 15m or pen insertion. This is preferable because it can be easily inserted into the opening formed by the portions 14h and 15n.

[4. Effects of the embodiment, etc.]
In the handle member 10 according to the present embodiment, the handle member 10 can be made less susceptible to the influence of the use environment temperature by forming the portion that can be gripped by the user with resin. Thereby, when a user grasps handle member 10, giving a feeling of strangeness to a user can be reduced.

  The handle member 10 according to the present embodiment can improve the bending strength by arranging the metal in a portion other than the portion that can be gripped by the user.

  The handle member 10 according to the present embodiment covers the outer shell with a resin material and forms a structure for holding the stylus pen 20 with the resin material, thereby reducing the number of parts and reducing the manufacturing cost. Can be reduced. That is, the handle member 10 according to the present embodiment has a smaller number of parts than a handle member that includes a resin part that covers the outline of the handle member 10 and a resin part that holds the stylus pen as separate parts.

  In the handle member 10 according to the present embodiment, the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h are formed of resin, so that when the stylus pen 20 is supported, the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h are slightly It can be elastically deformed. Thereby, the stylus pen 20 supported by the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h is not easily detached by the elastic return force of the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h. From this point of view, it is preferable to apply a material having elastomeric properties, particularly soft elastomeric properties, as the resin used for the pen support portions 14e, 14f, and 15e to 15h. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the handle member 10 is provided with a resin material by two-color molding, but at the time of this two-color molding, the resin material is poured by a technique such as injection molding, and the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e˜ It is also possible to constitute 15h. In this case, in consideration of the gripping property of the handle member 10 and the like, the resin material to be applied preferably has an elastomeric property.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the first cover member 14 includes two pen support portions, and the second cover member 15 includes four pen support portions. The number of pen support parts is not limited to these. For example, the first cover member 14 may include four pen support portions, and the second cover member 15 may include two pen support portions. At least one pen support part is provided on one cover member, two pen support parts are provided on the other cover member, and one pen provided on one cover member between two pen support parts provided on the other cover member. If the support portion is arranged, the stylus pen can be held.

  In the present embodiment, the handle member 10 is formed by two-color molding of resin and metal. However, the portion that can be gripped by the user is formed of a material having low thermal conductivity, and the other portions have high bending strength. If the material which has is arranged, it will not be limited to resin or a metal. For example, a portion of the handle member 10 that can be gripped by the user may be formed of a metal having low thermal conductivity, and a resin having high bending strength may be disposed in other portions.

  In the present embodiment, the handle member 10 is configured to be housed in the concave portion 1 c of the first housing 1, but may be disposed on the surface of the first housing 1. That is, the recess 1c of the first housing 1 is not essential.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h include a semicircular recess so as to support the cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20, but at least the cylindrical surface of the stylus pen 20 The shape of the recess is not limited to a semicircular shape. For example, a rectangular recess may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h are circumferentially supported on the outer periphery of the stylus pen 20, so that the stylus pen is inserted / removed via the pen insertion portion 15m or 15n. A locking force for locking 20 is applied in the longitudinal direction of the handle member 10. This locking force suppresses displacement, damage, and the like of the pen support portions 14e, 14f, 15e to 15h with respect to the recesses 14z or 15z. Therefore, as long as the engagement of the stylus pen 20 is not suppressed, a metal such as magnesium is used. It is possible to employ a method in which the periphery of the protruding portion is covered with an elastomeric resin.

  In the present embodiment, the handle member 10 is provided in the first casing 1, but may be provided in the second casing 2. Moreover, although the handle member 10 was provided in the front surface 1b of the 1st housing | casing 1, you may provide in the other surface.

  A notebook computer is an example of an electronic device. The first housing 1 is an example of a housing of an electronic device. The handle member 10 is an example of a gripping device. The first cover member 14 and the second cover member 15 are examples of a housing. The portion of the handle member 10 that is formed of resin and can be gripped by the user is an example of a grip portion. A portion made of metal in the handle member 10 is an example of a frame portion. The stylus pen 20 is an example of a rod-shaped writing member. The pen support portions 14e and 14f are examples of the first support portion. The pen support portions 15e to 15h are an example of a second support portion.

  The disclosure of the present application is useful for a gripping device and an electronic apparatus including the gripping device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Handle member 14 1st cover member 14a, 14b Hole part 14c, 14d Oval-shaped recessed part 14e, 14f Pen support part 14g, 14h Pen insertion part 15 2nd cover member 15a, 15b, Screw hole 15c, 15d Oval Mold recess 15e, 15f, 15g, 15h Pen support part 15m, 15m Pen insertion part

Claims (5)

A gripping device that is disposed in an electronic device and can be gripped by a user,
A housing in which a grip portion that can be gripped at least by a user and a frame portion disposed inside the grip portion are integrally coupled;
The gripping device, wherein the grip portion is formed of an elastomer resin and the frame portion is formed of metal.   The gripping device according to claim 1, further comprising a writing member holding portion that is arranged in the housing and can hold a rod-shaped writing member. The writing member holding part is
At least one first support portion for supporting one cylindrical surface of the writing member;
The gripping device according to claim 2, further comprising at least two second support portions that support the other cylindrical surface of the brush writing member.   The gripping device according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the first support portion and the second support portion is formed of an elastically deformable material.   The electronic device provided with the holding | grip apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-4.

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