JP2002082741A - Portable computer device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an electronic computer device excellent in portability and operability. A keyboard is provided with keys in a thin case formed of a synthetic resin. The liquid crystal display section 14 has a liquid crystal screen 16 disposed in a window of a case 15 formed of a synthetic resin. The keyboard section 11 and the liquid crystal display section 14 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.
The keyboard portion 11 has a handle hole forming portion 12a that forms a rectangular handle hole 12b between the pair of hinges 17,17. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 14 has a handle hole forming part 15a for forming a handle hole 15b. Handle hole 12b and handle hole 1
5b is formed in the same shape as the keyboard 1
1 and the liquid crystal display unit 14 are folded so that their positions coincide with each other, so that they can be passed through the fingers in both handle holes 12b and 15b, which is excellent in portability.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable computer device, and more particularly to an improvement of a portable computer device provided with a foldable portable computer device body which is easy to use and portable.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a folding portable computer main body is provided with a dedicated handle or a carrying case as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-21662. In some cases, a handle is provided without adding any special parts or mechanism using the empty space after removing the removable battery pack.

[0003] A mouse is usually carried separately from the main body of the portable computer, and the mouse is generally connected to the main body by a cable. Further, the keyboard and the liquid crystal display are connected by a hinge and folded to be portable, but the keyboard and the liquid crystal display cannot be separated.

[0004]

Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated handle and a carrying case in the conventional folding portable computer main body. Also, if you use the empty space after removing the battery pack and provide a handle, the handle can not be used unless the battery pack is removed,
It was inconvenient to carry around with the battery pack attached, and lacked portability. In addition, the most convenient mouse as a pointing device must be carried separately from the main body, and portability is also lacking in this respect.

In addition, the mouse and the portable computer must be connected to each other with a cable and used, and since the cable is used, an extra operation force is required at the time of use, which is inconvenient. Further, since the keyboard and the liquid crystal display cannot be separated, the distance between the keyboard and the liquid crystal screen is short, and an ergonomic distance cannot be secured, resulting in poor operability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a portable computer device having a foldable portable computer device excellent in portability and operability. I do.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, in a portable computer device according to the present invention, a second case connected to a first case so as to be foldable by a first case and a connecting member is provided. A through-hole having a case, wherein the first and second cases form through-holes through which fingers can be inserted to grip the first and second cases when the first and second cases are folded; It is provided with a foldable portable computer device main body having respective forming parts.

An elastic member having a predetermined elasticity is provided on a peripheral wall of the through hole forming portion for forming the through hole.

Further, a first case provided with input means, a display means, and a second case connected to the first case so as to be foldable by a connecting member, and a first case and a second case. A foldable portable computer device main body having a central processing unit provided on at least one side and an external connection device for communicating with the central processing unit via wireless communication means, at least one of the first and second cases is provided. It has an accommodating section for accommodating the external connection device.

[0010] The external connection device is a wireless mouse.

Further, the external connection device is a portable telephone or a personal handy phone.

[0012] The first and second cases are formed with through holes for inserting fingers when the first and second cases are folded to form through holes capable of gripping the first and second cases. It is characterized by having each part.

A first case provided with input means; a second case provided with display means and connected to the first case so as to be foldable and separable by a separable connecting member; It is provided with a foldable portable computer apparatus main body having wireless communication means for enabling wireless communication between the input means and the display means.

Further, the second case is characterized in that a display means and a central processing unit are provided, and a read-only memory and an optional read / write memory are provided.

Further, at least one of the first and second cases has a housing portion for housing an externally connected device.

[0016] The first and second cases are formed with through-holes for inserting the fingers when the first and second cases are folded to form through-holes capable of gripping the first and second cases. And at least one of the first and second cases has a housing for housing an externally connected device.

Further, the wireless communication means uses radio waves of a frequency in the 2.4 GHz band.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 1 and 2 show one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body of a foldable portable computer device is opened, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the main body is folded. It is a perspective view.

In these figures, the portable computer device main body 10 is configured as follows. Keyboard part 1
Reference numeral 1 denotes a key 13 arranged in a rectangular thin case 12 made of synthetic resin. The liquid crystal display section 14 is provided with a liquid crystal screen 16 on a window of a rectangular case 15 made of synthetic resin.
Are arranged. Keyboard unit 11 and liquid crystal display unit 14
Is a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.
Are connected so as to be foldable.

The keyboard section 11 includes a pair of hinges 17,
17 has a handle hole forming portion 12a for forming a rectangular handle hole 12b as shown in the figure. The liquid crystal display unit 14
Has a handle hole forming portion 15a for forming a handle hole 15b. The handle hole 12b and the handle hole 15b are formed in the same shape, so that when the keyboard unit 11 and the liquid crystal display unit 14 are folded, the positions match as shown in FIG. It can be carried through fingers at 12b and 15b.

In the portable computer main body, empty space is created in both the keyboard section 11 and the liquid crystal display section 14 as the built-in electronic circuit is developed into a system chip. An empty space is created because it is not preferable to reduce the size of the keyboard unit 11 and the liquid crystal display unit 14 in terms of ensuring operability and visibility. By effectively utilizing this empty space to form such handle holes 12b and 15b, a portable computer device excellent in portability can be realized.

Embodiment 2 FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body of a foldable portable computer device according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened. In FIG. 3, the portable computer device main body 10 is configured as follows. Handle hole forming portions 12a, 15 for forming handle holes 12b, 15b
The elastic members 21 and 22 are provided integrally with the cases 12 and 15 inside the peripheral wall portion a.

The elastic members 21 and 22 are made of a synthetic resin material having elasticity, rubber, or the like, and are formed in a thin plate shape. As shown in FIG. When squeezed through the fingers to 12b and 15b, it has a rigidity that gives the fingers appropriate elasticity. Other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and the corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. By providing the elastic members 21 and 22, a load is not applied to a local part of the finger, so that the finger does not hurt, and the feel when the finger is held by hand can be improved.

Embodiment 3 FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body of a foldable portable computer apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened. In FIG.
The portable computer device main body 30 is configured as follows. The keyboard section 31 has keys 13 arranged in a rectangular thin case 32 made of synthetic resin. In the liquid crystal display section 34, a liquid crystal screen 16 is disposed in a window of a rectangular case 35 formed of a synthetic resin. Keyboard part 3
1 and the liquid crystal display unit 34 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.

The keyboard portion 31 has a handle hole forming portion 32a for forming a rectangular handle hole 32b as shown in the right side in FIG. In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 14 has a handle hole forming part 35a that forms the handle hole 35b. The handle hole 32b and the handle hole 35b are formed in the same shape,
When the keyboard unit 31 and the liquid crystal display unit 34 are folded, the positions are made to coincide with each other as in the case of the portable computer apparatus main body shown in FIG. 2, so that the fingers can be passed through both handle holes 32b and 35b.

Embodiment 4 FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened. In FIG.
The portable computer device main body 40 is configured as follows. The keyboard section 41 has keys 13 arranged in a rectangular thin case 42 made of synthetic resin. In the liquid crystal display section 44, a liquid crystal screen 16 is disposed in a window of a rectangular case 45 formed of a synthetic resin. Keyboard part 4
1 and the liquid crystal display unit 44 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.

The keyboard section 41 includes a pair of hinges 17,
A handle hole forming portion 42a that forms a rectangular handle hole 42b as shown in FIG. 17 and a handle hole forming portion 42 that forms a rectangular handle hole 42d as shown on the right in FIG.
c. In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 44 has a handle hole forming portion 45a that forms a handle hole 45b between the pair of hinges 17 and 17, and a handle hole forming portion 45c that forms a handle hole 45d on the right side in FIG. .

Handle hole 42b, handle hole 45b, handle hole 42
d and the handle hole 45d are formed in the same shape, respectively, so that when the keyboard part 11 and the liquid crystal display part 14 are folded, their positions coincide with each other.
45b or the handle holes 42d, 45d can be passed through a finger.

As described above, by forming the handle holes at two places, it is possible to use a handle hole which can be easily provided according to, for example, the height of the person to whom the handle is provided.

Embodiment 5 FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is folded. In FIG. 6, the portable computer device main body 50 is configured as follows. In the case 52 of the keyboard unit 51 and the case 55 of the liquid crystal display unit 54, for example, handle holes 52b and 55b which are formed in a waveform to form six waves to accompany fingers as shown in the figure.
Are provided with handle hole forming portions 52a and 55a. By holding four fingers out of the six waves when holding the fingers, the fingers do not hurt and the feel is improved even if the fingers are held for a long time.

Embodiment 6 FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the shape of a handle hole according to another embodiment of the present invention. The shape of the handle hole provided in the case is the same as that shown in each of the above embodiments in order to prevent the finger from being hurt by applying a load to the local part of the finger or to improve the tactile feeling when held by hand. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be various as shown in FIG.

That is, the handle hole 61b in FIG. 7 (a) has a wavy upper portion, the handle hole 62b in FIG. 7 (b) has an inverted triangle with a wide upper portion, and the handle hole 63b in FIG. 7 (c).
Is a half-moon shape, the handle hole 64b in FIG. 7D is a four-hole shape in which four holes are arranged so that four fingers can be inserted, and the handle hole 65b in FIG. Is an ellipse.

Embodiment 7 8 to 12 further illustrate:
FIG. 8 shows a foldable portable computer device main body showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state where the portable computer device main body is opened, and FIG. 9 is an external view of a wireless mouse. . FIG. 10A is a circuit diagram of a charging circuit for charging a battery, and FIG. 10B is a circuit diagram of a battery built in a wireless mouse. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a wireless circuit built in the wireless mouse, and FIG. 12 is a plan view showing another example of the shape of the wireless mouse.

In these figures, the main body 110 of the portable computer is constructed as follows. The keyboard unit 111 is a rectangular thin case 1 made of synthetic resin.
12, a key 113 is arranged. Case 112
On the right side in FIG. 8, there is provided a housing portion forming portion 112a which penetrates the case 112 as shown to form a housing portion 112b.

The accommodating portion 112b accommodates a wireless mouse 121 as a tear-drop type external connection device shown in FIG. 9 and has a central portion 112c enlarged in the left-right direction of the figure so that the wireless mouse 121 can be easily inserted and removed. Have been. The wireless mouse 121 is fitted and accommodated in the accommodation portion 112b with a slight interference fit. Keyboard part 1
Although not shown, a microprocessor 11, a memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a hard disk drive, a floppy (registered trademark) disk drive, and the like are accommodated in the apparatus 11.

In the liquid crystal display section 114, a liquid crystal screen 16 is disposed in a window of a rectangular case 115 made of synthetic resin. The keyboard unit 111 and the liquid crystal display unit 114
They are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other. The liquid crystal display unit 11
The case 115 of FIG. 4 has a housing portion forming portion 115a that forms a housing portion 115b as shown in the right side in FIG. The accommodating portion 112b and the accommodating portion 115b are formed in the same shape, and their positions are matched when the keyboard portion 111 and the liquid crystal display portion 114 are folded. Note that the wireless mouse 121 is accommodated in a state where there is a slight gap from the accommodation part 115b.

A charging circuit 113 shown in FIG. 10A is housed in a case 115 of the liquid crystal display unit 114 (not shown in FIG. 8), and a pair of charging terminals of the charging circuit 113 is provided. 113a is exposed on the peripheral wall of the housing 115b.

In FIG. 10A, the charging circuit 113
Is a combination of a rectifier circuit for rectifying 100 V AC to a predetermined DC and a constant current control circuit for controlling the charging current to be constant by a transistor, and is a constant current charging circuit.
On the other hand, the wireless mouse 121 shown in FIG.
When the wireless mouse 121 is housed in the housing 115b, the battery 122a contacts the charging terminal 113a and is charged with a constant current.

Next, the wireless circuit 122 built in the wireless mouse 121 will be described. Transmission of information from the wireless mouse 121 to a microprocessor (not shown) accommodated in the case 115 is performed by, for example, Bluetooth (Blu-ray).
ETHOOT). As shown in FIG. 11, information from the wireless mouse 121 is received by a wireless circuit 122 built in the wireless mouse 121, that is, by a transmitting circuit 122b powered by a battery 122a, and built into a keyboard unit 111 via an antenna 122e. Not sent to the microprocessor via the receiving device.

[0040] Bluetooth is a wireless transmission technology using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band, and has been formed by several companies as the "Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth Special).
Interest Group (SIG)).

Unlike an infrared communication device (IrDA) that uses infrared light, Bluetooth can be used even if there is an obstacle as long as the distance between the devices is within several tens of meters. In addition, since Bluetooth uses a small transceiver, it consumes less power than IrDA and requires only a small capacity of the battery 122a, so that it can be made small and can be built into a wireless mouse. Note that the wireless mouse does not contain a rectifier or the like as a power source, but uses only the battery 122a to reduce the weight.

As described above, the wireless mouse 121 is
Since the battery is accommodated in the accommodating portions 112b and 115b provided in the compartments 12 and 115, and the battery 112a is charged while being accommodated, the portability is excellent. In addition, wireless mouse 1
When using the wireless mouse 21 and the keyboard 12
No connection cord is required, and the connection cord does not disturb the operation, so that the operability is good.

The wireless mouse is not limited to the tear-drop type mouse shown in FIG. 9, but the gourd-shaped wireless mouse 124 shown in FIG. 12A, the back-calculated wireless mouse 125 shown in FIG. The wireless mouse 126 having a circular shape shown in FIG. In this case, the accommodating portions formed in each case are made to correspond to the shapes of these wireless mice.

Embodiment 8 FIG. 13 to 16 show a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state where the portable computer apparatus main body is opened. 14 is a perspective view of the mobile phone. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a transmission / reception circuit, and FIG. 16 is a circuit diagram showing a battery charging circuit.

In these figures, the portable computer main body 150 is configured as follows. Case 152
The key 13 is arranged in a rectangular thin case 152 made of synthetic resin. The keyboard unit 151
A handle hole forming portion 152a for forming a rectangular handle hole 152b as shown between the pair of hinges 17;
An accommodation part forming part 152c that forms an accommodation part 152d as shown in the figure to accommodate a card-type cellular phone (FIG. 14) described later in a slightly tight fit so as not to fall off.
Having.

The accommodation section 152d accommodates a card-type portable telephone 161 as an external connection device shown in FIG. 14, and has a central portion 152e enlarged in the left-right direction of FIG. 13 so that the portable telephone 161 can be easily inserted and removed. Have been. Further, a pair of charging terminals 156 are provided near the hinge 17 on the peripheral wall of the housing 152d of the keyboard 151 as shown in FIG. In addition, the keyboard part 151 includes
Although not shown, a microprocessor, memories such as RAM and ROM, a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, and the like are accommodated therein.

In the liquid crystal display section 154, a liquid crystal screen 16 is disposed in a window of a rectangular case 155 made of synthetic resin. The case 152 of the keyboard 151 and the case 155 of the liquid crystal display 154 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.

The case 155 of the liquid crystal display unit 154
Has a handle hole forming portion 155a that forms a handle hole 155b between a pair of hinges 17 and 17, and a housing portion forming portion 155c that forms a housing portion 155d on the left side in FIG. The accommodation portion 155d accommodates the card-type mobile phone 161 shown in FIG. 14 and has a central portion 155e enlarged in the left-right direction of FIG. 13 so that the mobile phone 161 can be easily inserted and removed.

The handle hole 152b and the handle hole 155b are formed in the same shape, so that their positions match when the keyboard part 151 and the liquid crystal display part 154 are folded, and the handle holes 152b, 155b You can insert your fingers into the cradle. Similarly, the accommodation section 152
d and the accommodating portion 155d are formed in the same shape, respectively.
When the keyboard unit 11 and the liquid crystal display unit 14 are folded, their positions match each other, so that the card type cellular phone 161 shown in FIG. 14 can be accommodated.

The transmission / reception circuit 157 shown in FIG. 15 is accommodated in the keyboard section 151 and the mobile phone 161 respectively. The transmitting / receiving circuit 157 shown in FIG.
It has a transmission circuit 157b and a reception circuit 157c that operate using a as a power source, and communicates with the other party via an antenna 157e while switching between transmission and reception by a changeover switch 157d. Note that the transmission / reception circuit 157 uses the above-described Bluetooth.

In the portable computer device configured as described above, when the mobile phone 161 is not used, the mobile phone 161 is inserted and accommodated in the accommodating portion 152d in FIG. 17 with a slight interference fit. When the portable computer is not used, the keyboard 151 and the liquid crystal display 1 are not used.
54 is folded and overlapped so that the cellular phone 161 is accommodated in the accommodation sections 152d and 155d. When using the portable computer device, a cord of an AC power supply adapter is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 154 to use an AC power supply as necessary. Note that the keyboard unit 151 and the liquid crystal display unit 154
The mobile phone 161 can be taken out even when the mobile phone 161 is folded.

Transmission / reception circuit 1 built in mobile phone 161
The battery 157a is charged when the mobile phone 161 is housed in the housing 152d.
The charging terminal 156 (FIG. 13) provided in the mobile phone 1
This is performed by contacting a contact 61 (not shown). As the battery 157a, for example, a lithium ion battery is used. In this case, charging is performed by a constant current / constant voltage charging method. That is, first, constant constant current charging is performed, and when the battery voltage reaches a predetermined voltage, switching to constant voltage charging is performed. Note that the battery 157a can also be used as a power supply for telephone calls of the mobile phone 161.

Further, the charging of the battery 157a does not depend on the contact type by the charging terminal 156 as described above.
A non-contact type as shown in FIG. 6 may be used. In this case, the primary device 158 including the rectifier is connected to the keyboard unit 1.
The secondary device 159 is housed in the mobile phone 161 and energy is transmitted and received by electromagnetic induction between the electromagnetic coils 158a and 159a.

When the portable computer device configured as described above is opened, the housing 155d of the liquid crystal display 154 is separated from the mobile phone 161 while the mobile phone 161 is housed in the housing 152c. The part 154 is opened. When communication between the main body of the portable computer device and the outside is required, such as an Internet connection, the liquid crystal display 1
54 and a transmission / reception circuit 157 built in the mobile phone 161
And the mobile phone 161 is connected to the outside.

When the portable telephone 161 is used as a normal telephone, the portable telephone 161 is taken out from the housing 152d and used by hand. When not used, it is stored in the storage part 152d. During this time, the battery 157a of the transmission / reception circuit 157 is charged as described above. Since the battery of such a mobile phone 161 only needs to have the capacity required for one call, the size of the battery can be reduced, and a card-type mobile phone can be easily realized. The same applies to personal handy phones (PHS) and other wireless communication means, not limited to mobile phones.

As described above, according to this embodiment,
Since the card-type mobile phone 161 can be accommodated in the housing portions 152d and 155d provided in the keyboard portion 151 and the liquid crystal display portion, the mobile phone can be used for various purposes, and it is convenient and portable for Internet connection and the like. A portable computer device can be obtained.

Instead of accommodating the above-mentioned wireless mouse or card-type mobile phone, a memo paper or a memo pencil may be accommodated. You may make it accommodate a pencil for business.

Embodiment 9 FIG. FIGS. 17 and 18 show a foldable portable computer main body according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 shows a state where the portable computer main body is opened and used. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the main body of the portable computer device is folded.

In these figures, the portable computer main body 330 is configured as follows. The keyboard portion 331 is a rectangular thin case 3 made of synthetic resin.
The key 13 is arranged at 32. In addition, the keyboard unit 331 includes the intermediate member 3 on which the hinge 17 is integrally provided.
33, and can be hooked and integrated with the intermediate member 333 by hooking means (not shown). Note that a pair of charging terminals 336 (details will be described later) are provided on the front end surface of the connecting member 333 in FIG. 17 as illustrated.

In the liquid crystal display section 334, support members 335a are rotatably provided on both sides of a rectangular case 335 made of synthetic resin, and the liquid crystal screen 16 is provided in a window thereof. The intermediate member 333 and the liquid crystal display unit 334 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other.

Although not shown, the case 335 of the liquid crystal display unit 334 includes a microprocessor, memories such as RAM and ROM, input / output devices such as a hard disk drive and a floppy disk drive, and a CD-ROM as necessary. It accommodates a drive device and the like. In addition, the keyboard unit 331 and the liquid crystal display unit 334 each house a transmission / reception circuit similar to the transmission / reception circuit 157 shown in FIG.

Conventionally, these devices have a keyboard unit 331
It is generally housed in the keyboard unit 33
1 can be separated from the liquid crystal display unit 334, and the electric energy required for the keyboard unit 331 is
1 (to be described in detail later), a device that consumes a large amount of power is supplied to the liquid crystal display unit 334.
It is moved to the side.

When the portable computer main body constructed as described above is not used, the keyboard 331 shown in FIG.
After rotating 5a, the keyboard unit 331 and the liquid crystal display unit 334 are folded and overlapped to obtain the state shown in FIG.

When using the portable computer, the support member 335a is rotated as shown in FIG. 17 from a position where the portable computer main body is opened and the liquid crystal screen 16 is easily seen, so as to support the liquid crystal display unit 334. Thereafter, the keyboard unit 331 is removed from the intermediate member 333, and is placed at a position where operation is easy. If necessary, the liquid crystal display unit 3 may be used to use an AC power supply.
Connect the AC power adapter cord to 34.

The battery of the transmission / reception circuit built in the keyboard unit 331 is charged when the keyboard unit 331 is hooked and coupled to the intermediate member 333.
The battery contact (not shown) provided on the first member contacts the charging terminal 336 provided on the intermediate member 333, and the charging is performed from the AC power adapter via the liquid crystal display unit 334.

As described above, since the keyboard 331 and the liquid crystal display 334 can be separated from each other, each can be operated at an ergonomically optimum position, so that the operability can be comfortably operated. Becomes

Embodiment 10 FIG. 19 and 20 show a foldable portable computer main body according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 shows a state in which the portable computer main body is opened and used. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state where the main body of the portable computer device is opened.

In these figures, the portable computer main body 340 is configured as follows. The keyboard portion 341 is a rectangular thin case 3 made of a synthetic resin.
The key 13 is arranged at 42. Keyboard part 341
Is a rectangular keyboard housing frame 3 made of synthetic resin.
43. The keyboard housing frame 343 is
As shown in FIG. 19, the frame is formed of a synthetic resin and has a rectangular shape, and the keyboard 341 is detachably fitted in the frame. Further, the hinge 17 is provided integrally with the keyboard housing frame 343.

In the liquid crystal display section 344, a liquid crystal screen 16 is disposed in a window of a rectangular case 345 made of synthetic resin. Although not shown, the case 345 houses a microprocessor, memories such as RAM and ROM, input / output devices such as a hard disk drive and a floppy disk drive, and a CD-ROM drive as required. .

The keyboard housing frame 343 housing the keyboard 341 and the case 345 of the liquid crystal display 344 are foldably connected by a pair of hinges 17 provided integrally with each other. That is, the keyboard 341 and the liquid crystal display 344 are foldably connected by the hinge 17 via the keyboard housing frame 343.

The hinge 1 inside the frame of the keyboard 341
7, a pair of charging terminals 346 is provided as shown in FIG. Although not shown, the keyboard unit 341 and the liquid crystal display unit 344 each contain a transmission / reception circuit similar to that shown in FIG. 15, and communicates with the other party. The charging of the power supply battery of the transmission / reception circuit accommodated in the keyboard unit 341 is performed by using the charging terminal 346 described above.
Via the keyboard 332 shown in FIG.

When the portable computer main body constructed as described above is not used, the case 342 shown in FIG.
20 is fitted into the keyboard housing frame 343 and accommodated in FIG.
And then fold. When using the portable computer, open the main body of the portable computer and place the liquid crystal screen 16 in a position where it is easy to see, and take out the keyboard unit 341 from the keyboard unit housing frame 343 and place it in a position where it is easy to operate.

In the above-described embodiment, the example of the frame-shaped keyboard housing frame 343 has been described. However, the frame may be formed in a box shape instead of the frame.

Further, instead of attaching and detaching the keyboard 331 and the intermediate member 333 in the ninth embodiment, or instead of mounting and dismounting the keyboard 341 in the keyboard housing frame 343 in the tenth embodiment, the keyboard 331 is provided. Alternatively, 341 may be as shown in FIG.
7 may be separated to separate the keyboard unit and the liquid crystal display unit.

The hinge 17 and the intermediate member 333 in FIG. 17 or the hinge 17 and the keyboard housing frame 343 in FIG. 19 are separable connecting members in the present invention.

Further, the first to tenth embodiments of each of the above embodiments are described.
Has shown a liquid crystal display section provided with a liquid crystal screen, but the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal screen, and may use electroluminescence or the like.

Further, Embodiments 1 to 6 described above are
By appropriately combining the seventh and eighth embodiments with the ninth and tenth embodiments, it is possible to obtain a portable computer device having a folding portable computer device body excellent in portability and operability.

[0078]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it has the following effects.

The first case and the second case are connected to the first case so as to be foldable by the first case, and the first and second cases fold the first and second cases. In this case, the portable computer device is provided with a foldable portable computer device main body having through-hole forming portions each forming a through-hole capable of gripping the first and second cases by inserting a finger. It can be easily held through fingers and is excellent in portability.

Since the elastic member having a predetermined elasticity is provided on the peripheral wall of the through-hole forming portion for forming the through-hole, the load is not applied to the local part of the finger so that the finger does not hurt. In addition, the feel when held by hand can be improved.

Further, the first case provided with the input means and the display means are provided, and the second case and the first and second cases connected to the first case so as to be foldable by the connecting member. A foldable portable computer device main body having a central processing unit provided on at least one side and an external connection device for communicating with the central processing unit via wireless communication means, at least one of the first and second cases is provided. Since it has a housing portion for housing the externally connected device, the externally connected device can be accommodated and carried in the housing portion, so that the portability is excellent, and the externally connected device communicates with the central processing unit via wireless communication means. Therefore, no connection cord is required, and the operability is excellent.

Since the externally connected device is a wireless mouse, the portability and the operability of the wireless mouse can be improved by applying the device to the wireless mouse.

Further, since the external connection device is a portable telephone or a personal handy phone,
It is excellent in portability and operability.

Further, the first and second cases are formed with through-holes through which fingers can be inserted to form the through-holes that can grip the first and second cases when the first and second cases are folded. Since it is characterized by having each part, it is excellent in portability and operability.

A first case provided with input means, a second case provided with display means and connected to the first case so as to be foldable and separable by a separable connecting member, and Since the portable computer device is provided with a foldable portable computer device having a wireless communication unit that enables wireless communication between the input unit and the display unit, the input unit and the display unit are located at positions suitable for ergonomics. It can be placed and has excellent operability.

Further, the second case is characterized in that a display means and a central processing unit are provided, and a read-only memory and an optional read / write memory are provided. By providing the input device in the second case, it is possible to reduce power consumption in the first case in which the input means is provided.

Also, since at least one of the first and second cases has a housing for accommodating the externally connected device, the operability is excellent and the externally connected device is accommodated in the housing. And excellent in portability.

The first and second cases are formed with through-holes for inserting fingers when the first and second cases are folded to form through-holes capable of gripping the first and second cases. Since each of the first and second cases has a housing for accommodating an externally connected device, the first case and the second case are excellent in operability and portability.

Further, since the radio communication means uses radio waves of the frequency of 2.4 GHz, the radio communication means is provided between the externally connected device and the central processing unit and between the input means and the display means. Even if there is an obstacle between them, communication between the two can be secured and the operability is excellent.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the portable computer shown in FIG. 1 is folded for carrying.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body of a foldable portable computer apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention is folded.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a shape of a handle hole according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened.

9 is an external view of a wireless mouse used in the portable computer device of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram of a charging circuit for charging a battery built in the wireless mouse of FIG. 9;

11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a wireless circuit built in the wireless mouse of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing another example of the shape of the wireless mouse.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a mobile phone used in the mobile computer device of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a transmission / reception circuit.

FIG. 16 is a circuit diagram showing a battery charging circuit.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a foldable portable computer device according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened and used.

18 is a perspective view showing a state where the main body of the portable computer shown in FIG. 17 is folded.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable computer apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention is opened and used.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state where the portable computer main body is opened.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 20, 30, 40, 50, portable computer device main body, 11, 31, 41, 51, 111, 151, 3
31, 341 Keyboard part, 12, 32, 42, 5
2,112,152,332,342 cases, 12
a, 32a, 42a, 42c, 52a, 152a Handle hole forming part, 12b, 32b, 42b, 42d, 52b,
152b handle holes, 14, 34, 44, 54, 114,
154, 334, 344 Liquid crystal display, 15, 35, 4
5,55,115,155,335,345 cases,
15a, 35a, 45a, 45c, 55a, 152a
Handle hole forming part, 15b, 35b, 45b, 45d, 55
b, 152b Handle hole, 17 hinge, 21, 22 elastic member, 110, 150, 310, 340 Portable computer apparatus main body, 112a, 115a Housing part forming part,
112b, 115b accommodation part, 121-126 wireless mouse, 152a, 155a handle hole formation part, 152b,
155b Handle hole, 152c, 155c accommodation part forming part, 152d, 155d accommodation part, 157 transmission / reception circuit, 161 mobile phone, 333 intermediate member, 343 keyboard part accommodation frame.

Claims (11)

[Claims] A first case and a second case connected to the first case so as to be foldable by a connecting member, wherein the first and second cases are the first and second cases. A portable type having a folding portable computer device main body having through-hole forming portions each forming a through-hole capable of gripping the first and second cases by inserting fingers when the second case is folded. Computer equipment. 2. The portable computer device according to claim 1, wherein an elastic member having a predetermined elasticity is provided on a peripheral wall portion of the through hole forming portion forming the through hole. 3. A first case provided with input means and a second case connected to the first case so as to be foldable by a connecting member, and a first case provided with display means and the first and second cases. A foldable portable computer having a central processing unit provided on at least one of the cases and an external connection device for communicating with the central processing unit via wireless communication means; At least one of the portable computer devices has a housing portion for housing the external connection device. 4. The portable computer device according to claim 3, wherein the external connection device is a wireless mouse. 5. The portable computer device according to claim 3, wherein the external connection device is a mobile phone or a personal handyphone. 6. A through-hole for forming a through-hole through which a finger can be inserted to grip the first and second cases when the first and second cases are folded. The portable computer device according to claim 3, wherein the portable computer device has a forming unit. 7. A first case provided with input means and a second case provided with display means and connected to the first case so as to be foldable and separable by a separable connecting member. And a portable computer device having a foldable portable computer device main body having wireless communication means for enabling wireless communication between the input means and the display means. 8. The portable computer according to claim 7, wherein the second case is provided with a display means and a central processing unit, as well as a read-only memory and an optional read / write memory. apparatus. 9. The portable computer device according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the first and second cases has a housing for housing an externally connected device. 10. A through-hole for forming a through-hole through which a finger can be inserted to grip the first and second cases when the first and second cases are folded. The portable computer device according to claim 7, wherein each of the first case and the second case has a housing for housing an externally connected device. 11. The portable computer device according to claim 3, wherein the wireless communication means uses radio waves of a frequency in a 2.4 GHz band.