WO2018154029A1 - Enveloppe de protection destinée à un appareil électronique - Google Patents
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- WO2018154029A1 WO2018154029A1 PCT/EP2018/054454 EP2018054454W WO2018154029A1 WO 2018154029 A1 WO2018154029 A1 WO 2018154029A1 EP 2018054454 W EP2018054454 W EP 2018054454W WO 2018154029 A1 WO2018154029 A1 WO 2018154029A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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- A45C11/003—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators
Definitions
- the invention relates to a sleeve for an electronic device, in particular a mobile phone or a handhold computer, with a receiving tray with metal, in which the device is suitably inserted, according to the preamble of claim 1.
- plastic phone cases are widely used. These can serve for additional protection of the mobile device and also for optical design and customization of the device.
- plastic sheaths are susceptible to wear and aging, depending on the plastic material used.
- plastic covers are often perceived as a reduction in the appearance of some of the high-priced mobile devices.
- WO 99/97889 A1 discloses a protective case for mobile phones, which is formed in a box-shaped manner with a lower part and an upper part. The mobile phone can be placed protected between the lower part and the upper part.
- a closable container for portable radio-enabled devices from DE 20 2014 008 506 U1.
- a shell made of metal is also provided, which is provided with a closure device for closing the device in the shell.
- the US 2012/0302294 A1 describes a housing for a mobile device, wherein in a cup-shaped lower part, a lighting device is installed.
- the holder of the device in the shell by means of a frame-like flange.
- the invention is based on the invention to provide a shell for an electronic device, which is compact and efficient to manufacture.
- the envelope for an electronic device is characterized in that a base element made of metal is provided and that along a peripheral edge of the receiving tray a retaining lip made of an elastic material is arranged.
- a basic idea of the invention can be seen in forming, according to the shape of the electronic device, a receiving tray in which the device is to be inserted in a suitable manner, wherein a holding lip is arranged along an edge of a base element of the receiving tray.
- a holding lip is arranged along an edge of a base element of the receiving tray.
- the retaining lip made of an elastic material, the device is held positively or non-positively in the holding shell.
- the retaining lip can project inwardly into the region of the receiving tray, wherein the device is releasably held in the receiving tray.
- the retaining lip is thereby arranged and dimensioned in total so that a device can be used in a simple manner by deformation of the retaining lip.
- the electronic device is clipped so to speak into the receiving tray and held by the retaining lip. In a corresponding manner, the electronic device can then be pushed out of the receiving tray again and released.
- the casing according to the invention is particularly suitable for mobile phones, in particular smartphones, and handheld computers, in particular so-called tablet computers.
- the shell can also be designed and used for other electronic devices.
- the basic element is cup-shaped and forms the receiving tray and that the retaining lip after inside protrudes into the region of the receiving tray, wherein the device is releasably held in the receiving tray.
- the metallic base element is formed shell-shaped and thus represents the essential part of the receiving tray.
- the retaining lip is relatively small and serves to fix the device in the metallic receiving tray.
- the base element is shaped as a substantially flat plate and that the retaining lip forms a side wall region of the receiving shell.
- the base element may preferably be a flat metal sheet whose dimensions substantially correspond to a base of the male device.
- a retaining lip is mounted, which extends substantially in accordance with the height or the thickness of the device.
- the base element is formed from a metal sheet having a sheet thickness of 0.2 mm to 2 mm, preferably from 0.5 mm to 1 mm.
- the metal may be a steel sheet, aluminum or another suitable metal or a metal alloy.
- a metal sheet is selected which is sufficiently stable with the smallest possible sheet thickness and does not or only insignificantly influences a transmission and reception power of the device.
- the shell-shaped base element is formed by deep-drawing from the sheet metal and thereby work-hardened.
- the deep drawing may be carried out as an ironing draw, whereby an initial wall thickness is reduced even further.
- a targeted solidification of the material structure can be adjusted, so that the use of materials is further reduced.
- a particularly good protective function of the shell is achieved in that it is largely or completely closed along its back and its side surfaces. An upper side is left free, so that a control panel, in particular a so-called touch screen, is freely accessible is.
- the recesses in the range of buttons, cameras, microphones, speaker openings, the brand or type designation of the device or other necessary for the function of places in the receiving tray are introduced.
- the introduction can be done by a punching or cutting or material removal by milling, drilling or in any other suitable manner.
- the metal can be used without any surface treatment, especially when using aluminum or an aluminum alloy. This may even be preferred for a desired technical impression.
- a particularly advantageous development of the invention can be seen in that at least one outer side of the metallic base element is surface-treated, in particular shot-peened, sand-blasted, brushed, coated, chrome-plated or lacquered. In this way, a particularly noble and individual impression of the receiving tray can be created.
- the surface treatment can also be provided on the entire surface, ie also on the inside of the receiving tray. By an appropriate surface treatment, the value appearance of the shell and thus a device used therein can be maintained or even increased.
- a housing made of a metal is considered to be particularly stable and valuable.
- the surface treatment and surface treatment can also be used to apply a pattern, a label, signs, labels, etc. This can be done for example by means of a laser, which is particularly useful in the processing of anodized aluminum material.
- the laser can be used to remove the matt anodised surface layer and to create shiny metal areas.
- the retaining lip is arranged in regions or along the entire peripheral edge of the base element.
- the retaining lip can be arranged approximately only in corner areas or at certain points of the basic element.
- the retaining lip can be formed from any suitable material, which allows a reliable mounting of the electronic device in the receiving tray.
- the retaining lip forms an undercut on the receiving tray.
- a further preferred embodiment of the invention is that in the retaining lip, which forms a wall portion of the receiving tray, recesses for Functional areas are provided.
- the functional areas may be, in particular, line connections, for example for a charging cable, and for adjusting buttons, for example for switching on and off or for adjusting the volume.
- the retaining lip is formed from an elastic material, in particular a rubber material.
- the rubber material can be arranged not only on the peripheral edge of the receiving tray but also at corner areas or other locations on the outside as an additional impact protection and / or on certain areas of the inside. An arrangement along the inside can contribute to a certain non-positive retention and a damping storage of the device in the receiving tray.
- a particularly good fixation of the device with a further good solubility from the receiving tray can be achieved according to an embodiment of the invention characterized in that the retaining lip protrudes between 0.5 mm and 4 mm inwards. Depending on the device sizes and deviating sizing may be provided.
- the retaining lip protrudes axially relative to the device used in the receiving tray. This makes it possible for example to place the receiving tray with a touch screen down on a surface without the exposed side of the device is contacted. This additionally protects the device and ensures good functionality.
- the retaining lip can be fastened to the marginal edge in any suitable manner.
- the retaining lip can also be made of metal and also integrally formed on the receiving tray.
- the retaining lip can be formed with one or more clamping-clip-like projections along the peripheral edge.
- the retaining lip is attached to the peripheral edge and / or glued.
- the retaining lip may in particular be a rubber profile, which is attached to this after a manufacture of the receiving tray.
- a particularly efficient attachment of the retaining lip is achieved according to a development of the invention in that the retaining lip is integrally formed on the peripheral edge, in particular cast or extruded.
- the retaining lip is formed from a plastic material, which is preferably a thermoplastic. This is cast or extruded in a softened, in particular molten state at the peripheral edge. When cooling and solidifying the retaining lip creates a solid connection to the receiving tray.
- the receiving tray has an additional holding area, which is designed for receiving small objects, preferably money or cards.
- the holding area may be provided in particular like a slot with one or more slots or formations for receiving bills and cards, such as payment or credit cards.
- a particularly advantageous embodiment variant is that the holding region has a pocket-shaped receptacle.
- a receiving area between the receiving tray and the device used can be provided. An insertion of money can be done either through a slot or by loosening and reinserting the device in the receiving tray.
- the holding portion has a holding element, preferably a clamping clip or a magnetic element.
- a holding element preferably a clamping clip or a magnetic element.
- the holding element may be a magnetic element. This means that the holding element is at least partially formed magnetically. In this way, narrow objects, such as money or payment cards, between the metallic receiving tray and the holding member can be magnetically clamped.
- Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first envelope according to the invention
- Fig. 2 is a perspective view of another invention
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the sheath of FIG. 2.
- An inventive shell 10 according to FIG. 1 has a metallic base element 11, which is deep-drawn from a metal sheet and formed into a receiving tray 12.
- the receiving tray 12 comprises a plate-shaped bottom portion 14, on which peripheral side wall portions 16 are connected.
- the receiving tray 2 is generally formed so that it fits a non-illustrated mobile phone can be recorded.
- Recesses 18a for connections are made on a lower side wall area 16.
- elongate recesses 18b for buttons or switches are formed.
- a recess 18c for a camera lens and in a middle region a recess 18d for a brand emblem are introduced in an upper corner region on the rear side of the mobile phone to be inserted.
- the rear recess 18d serves as an engagement hole to press the inserted device from the rear of the receiving tray 12.
- a marginal edge 20 on the metallic receiving tray 12 may be thickened and / or rounded by some upsetting.
- a frame-like, circumferential retaining lip 30 is attached.
- the retaining lip 30 can be plugged and glued. It is also a direct casting or extrusion of the retaining lip 30 made of a flexible plastic material at the peripheral edge 20 possible.
- the retaining lip 30 is approximately T-shaped or angular, with a lip-like region projecting further inwardly. This area forms an undercut and rests positively and / or non-positively on an inserted electronic device and holds this reliably in the receiving tray 12.
- the retaining lip 30 is formed so that the electronic device, for example, by a slight pressure on the Rear side, approximately through the recess 18 d, from the receiving tray 12 can be removed again.
- a metallic base member 11 is formed as a substantially rectangular plate. Along an edge 20 of the plate-shaped base member 11 openings 13 are provided for improved connection of a retaining lip 30 made of a soft elastic material.
- the retaining lip 30 forms a side wall region 16, so that a receiving tray 12 for a device 5, in particular a mobile phone, is formed by the metallic base element 11, which forms a base plate 14, and the retaining lip 30 mounted peripherally thereon.
- the retaining lip 30 is contoured on its inner side for receiving the device 5, whereby an elastic undercut is formed.
- the retaining lip 30 is preferably formed in an injection molding process to the metallic bottom plate 14. In the retaining lip 30 corresponding recesses 18a are provided for functional elements of the device 5. Also on the metallic base element 11, a recess 18c for a camera lens and a recess 18d, such as a camera lens, introduced.
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Abstract
L'invention concerne une enveloppe de protection (10) destinée à un appareil électronique, notamment à un téléphone mobile ou un ordinateur de poche, comprenant une coque formant logement en métal dans laquelle l'appareil s'insère de manière ajustée. L'invention prévoit un élément de base (11) en métal qui présente, le long d'une bordure (20) de la coque formant logement, une lèvre de retenue (30) en matière plastique.
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WO2020197557A1 (fr) * | 2019-03-28 | 2020-10-01 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | Couvercles pour dispositifs électroniques |
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