US5140108A
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Housing for electronic device
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1990-11-07
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Granted: 1992-08-18
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Expires: 2010-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An improved housing for an electronic device such as a small-sized portable communication device, comprising a case, a main cover and a sub cover, in which one portion of an opening of the case is covered with the main cover by engaging the main cover with the case and fixedly securing a screw portion of the main cover with the case by a screw, while the other portion of the opening of the case is covered with the sub cover by engaging the sub cover with the case and by engaging the sub cover with the main cover via elastic engaging portions provided in the sub cover thereby to cover the screw with the sub cover. According to this engagement, since the opening of the case is covered with the main cover and the sub cover, and the screw is entirely covered with the case, the screw is not exposed to the exterior of the housing so that the appearance of the housing can substantially be improved and undesirable introduction of electrostatics into the interior of the housing can be prevented reliably.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisashi Miyajima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In a housing for an electronic device comprising a case for receiving an electronic unit, said case having an opening, a main cover for covering one portion of said opening, a sub cover for covering other portion of said opening, the improvement wherein said case has first engaging means; said main cover has second engaging means so that said first engaging means is engaged with said second engaging means, said main cover having a screw portion screwed on said case by a screw; and said sub cover has third engaging means so that said first engaging means is engaged with said third engaging means, said sub cover having elastic engaging means for engaging with said main cover, said sub cover covering at least said screw.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a housing for an electronic device comprising a case for receiving an electronic unit, said case having an opening, a main cover for covering one portion of said opening, a sub cover for covering other portion of said opening, the improvement wherein said case has first engaging means; said main cover has second engaging means so that said first engaging means is engaged with said second engaging means, said main cover having a screw portion screwed on said case by a screw; and said sub cover has third engaging means so that said first engaging means is engaged with said third engaging means, said sub cover having elastic engaging means for engaging with said main cover, said sub cover covering at least said screw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said main cover and said sub cover are arranged to come in contact with each other in the longitudinal direction of said case.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first engaging means is a projection portion, said second engaging means is a groove portion and said third engaging means is a groove portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first engaging means is arranged along the edges of said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The housing as claimed in claim 3, wherein said projection portion comprises a plurality of projections which are arranged in the longitudinal direction of said housing with a predetermined distance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The housing as claimed in claim 3, wherein said main cover has guide portions on the inner surfaces of both side walls of the main cover, each of said guide portions being located such that said projection portions of said case are clamped between said guide portion and said side wall of said main cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic engaging means comprises an elastic projection, said main cover having a recess, said projection being engaged with said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said screw portion is formed such that said screw portion extends in said other portion of said opening of said case which has been closed with said sub cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said screw has a recess portion formed at a head portion thereof so as to allow the foremost end of a tool to be engaged with said recess portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The housing as claimed in claim 9, wherein said sub cover is formed with a hole through which said tool is inserted so as to allow the foremost end of the tool to be engaged with said recess portion of said screw.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The housing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sub cover covers said screw and said screw portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a housing for an electronic device comprising a case for receiving an electronic unit, said case having an opening, a main cover for covering one portion of said opening and a sub cover for covering other portion of said opening, the improvement wherein said case has first engaging means arranged along the edges of said opening; said main cover has second engaging means so that said first engaging means is slidably engaged with said second engaging means, said main cover having a screw portion to be screwed on said case by a screw; and said sub cover has third engaging means so that said first engaging means is slidably engaged with said third engaging means, said cover having elastic engaging means for engaging with said main cover, said sub cover covering at least said screw so that said screw is not touched said screw.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a housing for an electronic device comprising a case for receiving an electronic unit, said case having an opening, a main cover for covering one portion of said opening and a sub cover for covering other portion of said opening, the improvement wherein said case has first engaging means arranged along the edges of said opening; said main cover has second engaging means so that said first engaging means is slidably engaged with said second engaging means, said main cover having a screw portion to be screwed on said case by a screw; and said sub cover has third engaging means so that said first engaging means is slidably engaged with said third engaging means, said cover having elastic engaging means for engaging with said main cover, said sub cover covering at least said screw so that said screw is not touched said screw.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
The housing as claimed in claim 12, wherein said screw portion extends in the direction of slidable movement of said sub cover relative to said main cover to support said sub cover, said main cover having a recess, said elastic engaging means engaging with said recess so that said sub cover is engaged with said main cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPH01173981A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-08-18 | 1996-02-17 | 1996-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-18 | 2000-02-17 | 2000-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-18 | 2004-02-17 | 2004-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |