JP4210133B2 - Mobile terminal device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game machine, and the like, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal device that can be attached with a fragrance and emit a scent.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some conventional portable terminal devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, and game machines have fragrances that are detachably attached to the portable terminal device body so that users can enjoy their favorite scent. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mobile terminal device configured to be provided with a fragrance detachably attached to a mobile phone body through an attachment means at an external connection terminal provided in the mobile phone body or in the vicinity of the external connection terminal. Is disclosed.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-57775 [0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the mobile phone disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the fragrance is exposed to the outside, for example, the fragrance may adhere to a human body or clothes while the mobile phone is being carried. There has been a problem that the color of the fragrance differs from the color of the casing, or only the portion of the fragrance protrudes in a convex shape depending on the thickness of the fragrance, which may impair the aesthetic appearance of the casing.
[0005]
Further, in view of the above points, a configuration in which a fragrance is installed inside the casing of the mobile phone is conceivable. In addition, if an opening is provided in the casing of the mobile phone in order to disperse the incense to the outside, there is a problem that the aesthetic appearance of the casing is impaired.
[0006]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal device that can diffuse the fragrance of the fragrance placed inside the mobile terminal device to the outside without damaging the original appearance of the mobile terminal device. Is to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention firstly provides a battery, a housing in which a battery housing portion for housing the battery is formed , a speaker or microphone provided in the housing, and the speaker or microphone. An opening that is opened for sound emission or sound reception, and a space for installing a fragrance for installing a fragrance is formed in the battery housing portion, and the opening. A distribution path for distributing the fragrance of the fragrance between the fragrance and the space for installing the fragrance is formed inside the casing, and the battery and the fragrance are installed in the battery housing portion. A battery cover that covers the space is attached.
[0008]
Second, the distribution path is opened in the battery storage unit, and the fragrance installation space is formed between the opening in the battery storage unit and the battery, the fragrance installation space, The fragrance is installed in a state of being stored in the attachment.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0010]
(First embodiment)
As an example of one embodiment of the portable terminal device of the present invention, one applied to a folding cellular phone is shown in FIGS.
[0011]
The portable terminal device 100 is configured such that an upper housing 103 and a lower housing 104 are connected via a hinge portion 102 so that the upper housing 103 and the lower housing 104 can be folded. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the outer surface of the lower housing 104 in a folded state. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the lower housing 104 in which the portable terminal device 100 is cut off between the arrows aa in FIG.
[0012]
The inner surface is a surface that is exposed when the upper housing 103 and the lower housing 104 are opened, and is not exposed when the housing is folded. The outer surface is the surface that opens the upper housing 103 and the lower housing 104. It is a surface exposed to the outside in any state of the folded state and the folded state.
[0013]
First, the external structure of the mobile terminal device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0014]
The mobile terminal device 100 has a reception speaker opening 108 and a display unit 109 on the inner surface of the upper housing 103, and has a microphone opening 110 and a key operation unit 111 on the inner surface of the lower housing 104. .
[0015]
The reception speaker opening 108 is an outlet provided to open a sound emitted from a reception speaker (described later) provided in the upper housing 103 to the outside. The user can listen to the other party's voice.
[0016]
The display unit 109 displays information related to various functions such as a call function and an e-mail communication function provided in the mobile terminal device 100. For example, the display unit 109 displays the telephone number and call time of a call partner during a call, Display the text of the received e-mail.
[0017]
The microphone opening 110 is an entrance provided so that a microphone (which will be described later) provided in the lower housing 104 can collect a user's voice during a call and the like. The microphone can collect sound well and transmit it to the other party.
[0018]
The key operation unit 111 is used by a user to perform operations related to various functions such as a call function and an e-mail communication function provided in the mobile terminal device 100. For example, a dial operation of a telephone number to a call partner or an e-mail text Used for character input operations during creation.
[0019]
In addition, the mobile terminal device 100 includes a battery cover 105, a reproduction speaker opening 106, and an antenna 107 on the outer surface of the lower housing 104.
[0020]
The battery cover 105 protects a battery housing (described later), and is attached to the lower housing 104 so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the battery cover 105 is integrated with the lower housing 104 when the battery cover 105 is closed.
[0021]
The reproduction speaker opening 106 is an outlet provided to open to radiate sound emitted from a reproduction speaker (described later) provided in the lower housing 104 to the outside. The ring tone, music, etc. emitted by the speaker can be emitted to the outside satisfactorily.
[0022]
The antenna 107 performs transmission / reception with a base station (not shown), and thereby can perform transmission / reception of a telephone call or electronic mail.
[0023]
FIG. 4 shows a state in which the battery cover 105 is removed from the lower housing 104, and the battery 112, the fragrance installation space 113 (dotted line), and the opening 108 provided in the lower housing 104 are exposed.
[0024]
The battery 112 is a power source that supplies power to the mobile terminal device 100, and is a lithium ion battery or the like. The battery 112 is normally protected with the battery cover 105 closed, and is not exposed to the outside. However, the battery 112 is exposed to the outside by removing the battery cover 105.
[0025]
The battery storage unit 113 is a space provided in the lower housing 104 for storing the battery 112. The battery storage unit 113 is normally protected with the battery cover 105 closed and is not exposed to the outside, but is exposed to the outside by removing the battery cover 105.
[0026]
The fragrance installation space 114 is a space provided in the battery housing portion 113 for installing the fragrance (described later). Like the battery 112, it is usually protected by the battery cover 105 and exposed to the outside. However, it is exposed to the outside by removing the battery cover 105.
[0027]
The fragrance 115 is a member having a fragrance action that is installed in the mobile terminal device 100 so that the user of the mobile terminal device 100 can enjoy a desired incense. The fragrance 115 is preferably a solid in consideration of being installed in the mobile terminal device 100. Specifically, the fragrance 115 is obtained by impregnating a porous material with a liquid fragrance such as fragrance or aroma oil. An aromatic capsule in which a fragrance is encapsulated. In the present embodiment, the fragrance 115 is loaded and integrated into the box-shaped attachment 121 so as not to contaminate the fragrance installation space 114.
[0028]
The opening 119 is an opening provided by opening the surface of the lower housing 104 close to the fragrance installation space 114 toward the reproduction speaker opening 106. The opening 119 opens toward the reproduction speaker opening 106, and takes incense emitted by the fragrance 115 installed in the fragrance installation space 114 toward the reproduction speaker opening 119.
[0029]
Next, based on FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 6, the structure which installs the fragrance | flavor 115 and emits incense outside is demonstrated with the internal structure of the portable terminal device 100. FIG.
[0030]
The playback speaker 116 emits a ringtone when a call is received at the mobile terminal device 100, or a sound such as music data arbitrarily selected and played by the user.
[0031]
The mesh sheet 117 is formed by forming a breathable mesh into a sheet shape, and is provided between the reproduction speaker 116 and the reproduction speaker opening 106 to prevent water from entering from the outside and has a waterproof effect. Can be made.
[0032]
The distribution path 120 is a space formed between the opening 119 and the reproduction speaker 116, strictly speaking, a duct-shaped space formed from the lower housing 104 and the opening 119. The distribution path 120 is a distribution path for the incense for the good fragrance emitted by the fragrance 115 to be emitted to the outside. The distribution path 120 has a width and a height, and a distance from the opening 119 to the reproduction speaker opening 106. May be adjusted according to the size of the mobile terminal device 100.
[0033]
In addition, the mobile terminal device 100 includes a printed circuit board, a memory, and the like for functioning as a mobile phone, but illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0034]
Next, the installation of the fragrance 115 is performed by installing the attachment 121 loaded with the fragrance 115 in the fragrance installation space 114.
[0035]
First, as shown in FIG. 3, when the battery cover 105 is slid and removed with respect to the lower casing 104, the battery 112 and the fragrance installation space 114 provided in the lower casing 104 are exposed as shown in FIG. To do. Here, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 4, when the attachment 121 loaded with the fragrance 115 is installed in the fragrance installation space 114, the fragrance 115 is placed in the fragrance installation space 114 as shown in FIG. Contained and retained. With the fragrance 115 thus housed in the fragrance installation space 114, the battery cover 105 is slid again with respect to the lower casing 104, and as shown in FIG. Is returned to the integrated state, the installation of the fragrance 115 is completed.
[0036]
Next, the scent emitted by the fragrance 115 is radiated to the outside by the scent flowing through the distribution channel 120.
[0037]
First, the fragrance emitted from the fragrance 115 accommodated in the fragrance installation space 114 circulates from the fragrance installation space 114 to the opening 119 and passes through the distribution path 120 as it is. The distribution path 120 is a duct-shaped space, and since there is no obstacle that obstructs or blocks ventilation, the incense circulates well in the distribution path 120. Then, the incense that reaches the reproduction speaker 116 through the distribution channel 120 is diffused to the outside through the mesh sheet 117 from the reproduction speaker opening 106.
[0038]
As described above, the scent emitted from the fragrance 115 is well diffused to the outside. With the above configuration, the incense emitted by the fragrance 115 arranged inside the casing of the mobile terminal device 100 can be diffused well from the reproduction speaker opening 106 originally provided in the mobile terminal 100 to the outside. Therefore, there is no need to newly provide an opening for spreading the incense in the casing, and the incense can be enjoyed without impairing the appearance of the mobile terminal device 100. In addition, since the fragrance 115 is installed in the vicinity of the battery 112, which is a component that generates heat in the lower housing 104, the fragrance 115 is warmed and the fragrance action is promoted. In addition, since the fragrance installation space 114 is in the battery housing portion 113 and the fragrance 115 is protected by the battery cover 105 together with the battery 112, there is no need to provide a separate cover for protecting the fragrance 115. The effect of not impairing the appearance of the mobile terminal device 100 can be further enhanced, and further, the number of parts and the manufacturing process can be reduced. Further, since the reproduction speaker 116 is included in the distribution channel 120, when the reproduction speaker 116 is driven, such as when a ring tone is sounded or music data is reproduced, the incense is further increased by the vibration operation of the reproduction speaker 116. The effect of promoting divergence can also be obtained.
[0039]
(Second embodiment)
As an example of another embodiment of the portable terminal device of the present invention, in the portable terminal device 100 of the first example, the fragrance emitted by the fragrance 115 is diffused from the microphone opening 110 and FIG. As shown in FIG.
[0040]
In this portable terminal device, the fragrance emitted by the fragrance 115 accommodated in the fragrance installation space 114 of the portable terminal 100 shown in the first embodiment is diffused from the microphone opening 110 to the outside. is there.
[0041]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a fragrance installation space 114 is provided in the end portion on the side where the microphone opening 110 is installed in the battery storage unit 113. Furthermore, an opening 119 formed by opening the lower housing 104 is provided in the immediate vicinity of the fragrance installation space 114. The distribution path 120 is a path formed between the opening 119 and the microphone opening 110, and strictly speaking, is a duct-shaped path formed from the lower housing 104 and the opening 119. The distribution channel 120 is a distribution channel of the incense for spreading the fragrance emitted by the fragrance 115 to the outside. Similarly to the one shown in the first embodiment, the width, height, and The distance from the opening 119 to the microphone opening 110 may be adjusted according to the size of the mobile terminal device 100.
[0042]
In the same way as the method shown in the first embodiment, the fragrance 115 is installed by sliding the battery cover 105 with respect to the lower housing 104 and removing the attachment 121 loaded with the fragrance 115. It is performed by installing in 114.
[0043]
The fragrance emitted from the fragrance 115 installed in the casing of the portable terminal device 100 circulates from the fragrance installation space 114 to the opening 119 and passes through the distribution path 120 as it is. The distribution path 120 is a duct-shaped space, and since there is no obstacle that obstructs or blocks ventilation, the incense circulates well in the distribution path 120. And the incense which reached | attained the microphone opening part 110 through the distribution channel 120 is diffused outside from the microphone opening part 110 via the mesh sheet 117.
[0044]
As described above, the scent emitted from the fragrance 115 is well diffused to the outside. With the above configuration, the fragrance of the fragrance 115 disposed inside the casing of the mobile terminal device 100 can be diffused well from the microphone opening 110 originally provided in the mobile terminal 100 to the outside. It is not necessary to newly provide an opening for diverging the light in the casing, and the incense can be enjoyed without impairing the appearance of the mobile terminal device 100. In addition, since the fragrance 115 is installed in the vicinity of the battery 113, which is a component that generates heat in the lower housing 104, the fragrance is warmed and the fragrance action is promoted. Further, when the user holds the mobile terminal device 100 by hand to make a call, the microphone opening 110 is located near the user's mouth and nose, so that the scent of the fragrance 115 can be enjoyed during the call.
[0045]
(Third embodiment)
Examples of other embodiments of the portable terminal device of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 as applied to a non-foldable portable game machine.
[0046]
The portable terminal device 200 is a portable game machine including a single case 203. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the outer surface of the case as seen from the front, and FIGS. 10 and 11 are seen from the back. It is a perspective view which shows the outer surface of a housing | casing. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the housing 203 in which the mobile terminal device 200 is cut off between the arrows bb in FIG.
[0047]
The mobile terminal device 200 is a game machine including a single housing 203, and has two playback speaker openings 206, a display unit 209, and a key operation unit 211 on the front surface of the housing 203. In addition, a battery cover 205 is provided on the back surface of the housing 203.
[0048]
The configurations of the playback speaker opening 206, the display unit 209, the key operation unit 211, and the battery cover 205 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, but the playback speaker opening 206 of the present embodiment is the same. It is provided in two places on the left and right. Further, the display unit 209 of the present embodiment displays game images and videos. Furthermore, the key operation unit 211 is also configured to be suitable for game play operations, and includes one cross key and two round keys.
[0049]
FIG. 11 shows a state where the battery cover 205 is removed from the housing 203, and the battery 212, the battery storage portion 213, the fragrance installation space 214, and the opening 219 provided in the housing 203 are exposed.
[0050]
The configurations of the battery 212, the fragrance installation space 214, the opening 219, and the fragrance 215 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, but the battery 212 of this embodiment uses a dry cell. . In addition, the fragrance installation space 214 of the present embodiment is a box-shaped space secured by providing a partition in the battery storage unit 213. Further, in this embodiment, there are two reproduction speaker openings 206, and there are also two openings 219 for distributing the incense through each reproduction speaker opening 206.
[0051]
Next, the internal structure of the mobile terminal device 200 and the structure that installs the fragrance 214 and diffuses incense to the outside will be described based on FIGS.
[0052]
The configurations of the playback speaker 216, the mesh sheet 217, and the distribution path 220 provided in the housing 203 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, the game is more realistic. In order to increase the level, playback speakers 216 are provided at two places on the left and right, and each of them emits music, sound effects, etc. during the game. Further, in this embodiment, there are two distribution paths 220 on the left and right sides, which are duct-like spaces formed between the opening 219 and the reproduction speaker 216, respectively.
[0053]
In addition, although the portable terminal device 200 includes a printed circuit board, a memory, and the like for functioning as a game machine, illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0054]
The installation of the fragrance 215 and the configuration for spreading the fragrance emitted by the fragrance 215 to the outside are also as described in the first embodiment. That is, the battery cover 205 is removed from the housing 203, and the air freshener 215 is loaded into the exposed air freshener installation space 214 as shown by the arrow in FIG. 11, and the battery cover 205 is closed again as shown in FIG. Thus, the fragrance 215 is installed in the mobile terminal device 200 by returning to the state integrated with the housing 203.
[0055]
The scent emitted from the fragrance 215 contained in the fragrance installation space 214 circulates from the fragrance installation space 214 to the two openings 219 provided on the left and right and passes through the distribution path 220. Then, the incense that reaches the reproduction speaker 216 through the distribution path 220 is diffused to the outside from the reproduction speaker opening 206 via the mesh sheet 217.
[0056]
As described above, the incense emitted from the fragrance 215 is diffused to the outside.
[0057]
With the above configuration, the incense emitted by the fragrance 215 disposed inside the housing of the mobile terminal device 200 can be diffused well from the reproduction speaker opening 206 inherent in the mobile terminal device 200 to the outside. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide an opening for spreading the incense in the casing, and the incense can be enjoyed without impairing the appearance of the mobile terminal device 200. Further, since the fragrance 215 is installed in the vicinity of the battery 212, which is a component that generates heat in the housing 203, the fragrance 215 is warmed and the fragrance action is promoted. Further, when the user is holding the mobile terminal device 200 by hand and playing a game, the playback speaker opening 206 faces the user's face, so that the user can enjoy the incense of the fragrance 215 while playing the game. be able to.
[0058]
As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment. However, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the technology described in the claims. Various modifications are possible based on the target range. For example, the mobile terminal device is not limited to a foldable mobile phone or a game machine, but may be a non-foldable mobile phone or a PDA. Moreover, although the fragrance | flavor showed the thing of a rectangular parallelepiped in description of embodiment, it may form in the cylindrical form and other polygons.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal device that can radiate the incense emitted by the fragrance installed inside the mobile terminal device to the outside without damaging the original appearance of the mobile terminal device. can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an open state of a mobile terminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a closed state of the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an operation of opening and closing the battery cover with respect to the lower housing in the closed state of the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the portable terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in a closed state and a battery cover is removed from the lower housing;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in a closed state in which a fragrance is installed in the mobile terminal device.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a lower housing of the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which an air freshener is installed in the mobile terminal device in a closed state of the mobile terminal device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a lower housing of a mobile terminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the back side.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state where a fragrance is installed in a mobile terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a mobile terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
100, 200 Mobile terminal device 102 Hinge part 103, 203 Upper housing (housing)
104 Lower housing 105, 205 Battery cover 106, 206 Playback speaker opening 107 Antenna 108 Reception speaker opening 109, 209 Display unit 110 Microphone opening 111, 211 Key operation unit 112, 212 Battery 113, 213 Battery storage unit 114, 214 Air freshener installation space 115, 215 Air freshener 116, 216 Reproduction speaker 117, 217 Mesh sheet 118 Microphone 119, 219 Opening 120, 220 Distribution channel 121 Attachment

Claims (2)

A battery, a housing in which a battery housing portion for housing the battery is formed , a speaker or a microphone provided in the housing, and an opening that is opened for sound emission or sound reception of the speaker or microphone; A mobile terminal device having
Air flow for installing the air freshener is formed in the battery housing portion and the air flow for distributing the air perfume from the opening to the air space for installing the air freshener. A path is formed inside the housing;
A portable terminal device , wherein a battery cover that covers the battery and the fragrance installation space is attached to the battery housing portion . The distribution path is opened in the battery storage unit, and the fragrance installation space is formed between the opening in the battery storage unit and the battery,
The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance is installed in a state where the fragrance is stored in an attachment in the fragrance installation space .

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