JPH07160366A - Computer storing case - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide such a computer storing case that can protect a computer main body from external impacts and also protects a display part or an operating part when the computer is not in use by exposing only these parts to the outside as necessary so as to operate the computer even in a bad environment. CONSTITUTION:A storing case 10 uses such materials as the nylon fibers, polyvinyl chloride, that excel in the waterproof properties. The cushioning members 11 are attached at each corner part of the case 10 by means of the rivets 12 to protrude to the outside and to protect the case from the external impacts. Furthermore the window parts 13 are formed at the positioning part of a display/input part 5 and an operating part 3 provided on the surface of the main body 2 so that both parts 3 and 5 are exposed through the parts 13. Then a screen protecting cover 14 which can be opened and closed covers the parts 13.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a case for accommodating a portable small computer, and is particularly useful for carrying a pen input computer or for using the pen input computer in a case. Computer storage case.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 shows a general pen input computer. Unlike a general computer, this pen input computer is not an input from a keyboard but a dedicated input pen 1 (hereinafter referred to as a stylus pen). It is for inputting information. The computer main body 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the power is turned on on both left and right sides of its upper surface.
There are provided an operation unit 3 for turning on / off, switching screens, selecting various functions, an LED display device 4 for indicating a remaining battery level and an increase in internal temperature. Further, in the center of the upper surface of the computer main body 2, there is provided a display / input section 5 in which an LCD for displaying image data and a tablet capable of inputting various information by touching the screen with a stylus pen are integrated. Has been.

General computers including such a pen input computer were mainly used indoors such as desk work such as office work and data processing and use at home. In recent years, computers have been developed. Along with this, computers have been introduced in various industries, and small portable computers such as pen input computers have been introduced for large construction sites such as construction of buildings, dams and tunnels, and for data input during electricity, water and gas meter readings. It is being used.

[0004]

However, when the computer is used outdoors as described above, there is a problem that the computer main body may be dropped or hit during the transportation to cause a failure. In addition, in order to protect the electronic circuits inside the computer, it is necessary to avoid use in rain or snow as much as possible, which often limits use in adverse environments.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of this point, and the computer storage case of the present invention protects the computer main body from shocks and protects the display section or the operating section when not in use, as necessary. It is designed so that only that part can be exposed to the outside.

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, a computer storage case of the present invention is a case for storing a computer main body, and each corner of the case protects the computer main body from impact. A buffer member is attached to the computer main body, and a window is formed in a portion of the computer body where the display unit or the operation unit is located, and the protective cover protects the display unit or the operation unit exposed from the window unit. Is attached so that it can be opened and closed.

[0007]

According to the above-mentioned means, the cushioning member provided at each corner of the case protects the computer body from a shock caused by a drop or the like, and the protective cover for protecting the display unit or the operation unit can be opened and closed at all times. Protects the computer from the external environment by closing the protective cover, and can open the protective cover only when necessary to input data.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A computer storage case according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. Regarding the computer main body housed in the computer housing case of the present invention, the pen input computer described in the conventional example is used as the housing example, and the same number is given and the detailed description is omitted.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a top surface and a side surface viewed from four front, rear, left and right directions in a state where a pen input computer is stored. The storage case 10 of the present invention is a computer main body 2.
It is made of a material with excellent waterproof properties such as nylon fiber and vinyl chloride. Further, in order to protect the computer main body from an external impact, a cushioning member 11, ..., 11 is attached to the storage case 10 by rivets 12 ,. As a material, rubber having a small coefficient of restitution, which is generally called repulsion-free rubber, is used and can sufficiently absorb impact.

Further, a window 13 is formed on the upper surface of the computer main body 2 at a position where the display / input section 5 and the operation section 3 are located so that the display / input section 5 and the operation section 3 are exposed. A screen protection cover 14 that can be opened and closed is provided in a portion that covers the window portion 13. The screen protection cover 14 is integrally attached to the storage case on the left side of the drawing and is always closed as illustrated. A plurality of thin plate-shaped protective reinforcing materials made of acrylic resin are inserted inside the screen protective cover.

Further, joints 15 are attached to the front side surface and the rear side surface in the figure, and a shoulder belt 16 is provided at the time of conveyance.
By hooking the hook 17 on the joint 15, it becomes easy to carry.

On the left side of the drawing, there are various terminals such as a power supply terminal (not shown) in the computer main body 2, a connection terminal for connecting to an external output machine or another computer, and a portion for covering these terminal portions. An openable / closable terminal part protection cover 18 is attached to the storage case 10. The terminal part protection cover 18 can be opened / closed together with the protection cover 14, and the terminal part protection cover 18
It is possible to open and close by itself. Therefore, when only connecting to another electronic device or a power source, only the terminal protection cover 18 need be opened.

FIG. 2 shows the back surface of the storage case 10, and is provided with a hand strap 20 attached in a ring shape through the holes 19 formed in the storage case 10. The hand strap 20 supports the computer main body 2 together with the storage case 10 by passing one hand through the ring when the computer is used. Furthermore, this hand strap 20 is
It is also possible to change the direction.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the pen input computer is stored in a case, and the screen protection cover 14 is folded at the end portion by a belt 22 to serve as a display provided on the main body 2 of the pen input computer. The input unit 5 and the operation unit 3 are exposed to the outside through the window 13 so that the user can view the screen or input information using the stylus pen 1. When the data input is completed, the screen protection cover 14 is closed and the storage state is complete.

The computer storage case 10 of the present invention is not limited to a pen input computer, but may be a case of a portable small computer, a calculator, a simple word processor or the like having a display section and an operation section such as a keyboard on the upper surface. Is also available.

[0016]

As described above, in the present invention, the shock absorbing member is attached to the corner portion of the case, so that the computer main body can be protected from a drop impact during transportation, and the window portion where the display portion or the operation portion is located is provided. The protective cover that can be opened and closed, the protective cover is closed when not in use to completely store the computer body, and the protective cover is opened only when it is in use, thus protecting the computer body from external environments such as rain, snow and dust However, by improving the waterproof and dustproof effects, it can be used even in places with severe environmental conditions such as construction sites, which have been difficult to use until now.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an upper surface and a side surface of a computer storage case of the present invention in which a pen input computer is stored.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a back surface of a computer storage case of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage state in which the computer is housed in a case.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a general pen input computer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 stylus pen 2 pen input computer main body 3 operation part 4 LED display device 5 display and input part 10 storage case 11 cushioning member 12 rivet 13 window part 14 protective cover 15 joint 16 shoulder belt 17 hook 18 terminal part protective cover 19 hole 20 hand Strap 21 Hole 22 Belt

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A case for accommodating a computer main body, wherein shock-absorbing members for protecting the computer main body from shocks are attached to respective corners of the case, and a display unit provided in the computer main body or A computer storage case, wherein a window is formed at a portion where the operation section is located, and a protective cover for protecting the display section or the operation section exposed from the window section is openably and closably attached.