JPH08101731A - Laptop computer stand and transport / storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a stand on which a notebook computer with an adapter and peripheral devices connected can be easily and safely carried as a unit. [Structure] A board 14 for holding the notebook computer 1 on the surface of the board
To prevent lateral displacement by holding the AC table tap 2 at the rear end, and to fix and hold the AC power adapter 3 connected to the AC table tap by the pressing band 4 and the cables (3a, 3b) attached thereto. A handle 7 is provided on the rear surface of both ends in the left-right direction, a mouse storage area 9 is provided on one side of the left-right direction, a cable of the mouse 8 is fixedly held by the pressing band 4, and a storage portion 11 of the mouse 8 is provided on the rear surface side. Further, leg portions (12, 13) having a function of absorbing impact at the time of landing are provided at the front and rear ends of the back surface of the board.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a stand and a carrying / storing case for a notebook computer such as a notebook personal computer or a notebook word processor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a stand for using a notebook computer such as a notebook personal computer or a notebook word processor on a desk, conventionally, for example, FIG.
Various types of pedestals as shown in are commercially available.

A stand 51 shown in FIG. 5 (a) is a type for horizontally supporting the notebook computer 1 on a desk, and has an armrest 52 formed at the front end. Armrest 52
Are provided for supporting the hand when operating the keyboard, making it easier to hit the keys, and reducing fatigue.

The stand 53 shown in FIG. 5 (b) is of a type that tilts and supports the notebook computer 1 on a desk, and an armrest 52 is similarly formed at the front end thereof. The keyboard is provided with an angle so that it can be easily hit with a key together with the armrest 52 and fatigue can be reduced.

The table 54 shown in FIG. 5C is of a type that horizontally supports the notebook computer 1 on a desk, but the front end portion where the armrest 52 is formed can be slid out. , When it is not in use, it is retracted so that the desk space can be used effectively.

[0006]

Here, the notebook computer is characterized in that it is portable, but the conventional pedestal is such that the notebook computer used at a fixed position is simply placed. Since it is configured as a separate object for the purpose, when changing the place of use to a relatively short distance place such as an adjacent room or a conference room, lift the stand with the notebook computer mounted When carried, there is a risk that the notebook computer may slip off and that the notebook computer may be subject to unnecessary shock when landing.

At this time, the laptop computer is portable, but since the battery can actually be used only for a limited period of time, an AC adapter is used when it is used in a fixed position. In many cases, peripheral devices such as an external storage device such as a mouse, a modem, and a floppy disk are used, and it may be inconvenient to carry only the notebook computer of the main body.

Therefore, conventionally, when changing the place of use, there is a risk that the adapter and peripheral devices may be dropped if they are still connected to the main body, so it is necessary to carry them all and then reconnect them for use. There is a problem that it takes time and effort.

Further, in the past, when moving to a slightly distant distance for use, or when the work is completed and the desk is arranged and used for a while, the adapter and peripheral devices are detached from the notebook computer and separated. It is necessary to store and organize in the same way, and to connect again when using it again, which is also a problem that it takes time.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to integrally and simply and safely carry a notebook computer with an adapter and peripheral devices connected. Another object of the present invention is to provide a transporting / storing case that can integrally store a stand and a notebook computer in which an adapter and peripheral devices are connected together with the stand.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a stand for a notebook computer according to the present invention and a carrying / transporting
The storage case has the following configuration. That is, the stand of the present invention has a mechanism for preventing the lateral displacement of the notebook computer on the surface of the board and holding it; and an AC table tap at the rear end located on the rear side of the notebook computer to be mounted and this A
AC power adapter connected to the C table tap and a cable holding mechanism attached to it; gripping parts at both ends in the left-right direction; front and rear ends of the back of the board with a function of absorbing impact at landing Feet are characterized in that each is provided.

In addition to the above-mentioned structure, the stand of the present invention is provided with a mounting space for peripheral devices and a cable holding mechanism for the peripheral devices on one side in the left-right direction; A storage section is provided, respectively.

In the cradle of the present invention, the legs may have equal front and rear ends, but the front legs may have short legs and the rear legs may have long legs. Further, at least the rear end leg has a side wall formed integrally with the board surface or a side wall made of a plate member fixed to the back surface of the board, and an AC table tap is fixed to the side wall and is held by a holding mechanism. The power adapter and the cables attached to it can be supported. Further, the AC table tap can be provided with a winding mechanism, and an armrest can be provided at the front end portion located on the front side of the notebook computer on which it is mounted. In addition, the holding position of the mechanism for holding the notebook computer can be adjusted.

Further, the carrying / storing case of the present invention has a case main body having a grip portion and accommodating and supporting the stand of the present invention via a cushioning material; detachably or removably attached to the case main body. A lid for closing the opening of the case body in a state where the stand is housed together with the notebook computer mounted on the stand.

The carrying / storing case of the present invention is characterized in that, in a stand that can handle peripheral equipment, it can be integrally stored with the peripheral equipment connected to the notebook computer.

[0016]

Next, the operation of the stand and the carrying / storing case of the notebook computer of the present invention constructed as described above will be explained. The table of the present invention is provided with a mechanism for preventing the notebook computer from slipping sideways and holding it, and a holding portion convenient for lifting the table with both hands, so that the notebook computer slides down when carrying the table. You can avoid the danger. Since the holding mechanism can adjust its holding position, it is possible to prevent the connection port and the like existing around the notebook computer from being blocked.

Further, since the AC table tap, the AC power adapter connected to the AC table tap, and the cable holding mechanism attached to the AC table tap are provided, the AC power adapter, which has conventionally been difficult to put together the cables, is placed on the stand. It is very convenient because it is only necessary to remove the AC cord of the AC table tap from the outlet when moving. At this time, if the AC table tap is provided with a winding mechanism, it is possible to easily move without having to deal with the processing of the AC cord, and to eliminate the risk of dropping the device by hooking the cable during the movement.

Since the stand according to the present invention can be provided with a mounting space, a storage unit for the peripheral equipment, and a cable holding mechanism in consideration of the use of the peripheral equipment, it can be moved without removing the peripheral equipment. Not only can you avoid the danger of dropping when they are carried separately, but you can use them in the same environment as before without the trouble of reconnecting as before even after moving.

Since the legs are provided with a shock absorbing function, it is possible to prevent unnecessary impacts on the computer at the time of landing when the table is lowered with the notebook computer still mounted, and the built-in legs are provided. It is possible to reduce the risk of failure of the fixed disk or the like.

Next, the carrying / storing case of the present invention can be housed integrally with the cradle while the notebook computer is still mounted, so that it can be reused in the same environment as before. When the peripheral device can be handled, the notebook computer with the peripheral device still connected can be housed integrally with the stand, so that it is possible to save the trouble of removing and reconnecting the peripheral device.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a stand according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 1A, a notebook computer 1 to be placed
The AC table tap 2 is provided at the rear end located on the rear side of the AC table, and the AC table tap 2 is connected to the AC table tap 2.
A holding band 4 is provided as a holding mechanism for holding the power adapter 3 and the cables (DC cable 3a and AC cable 3b) attached thereto together.

The pressing band 4 is, for example, a velcro tape or a cable fastener made of vinyl. Also, A
As shown in FIG. 1B, the C table tap 2 includes an AC cable winder 5 including a coil spring and the like, and an AC cord can be automatically wound by operating a winding lever 6.

Handles 7 are provided at both ends in the left-right direction as grip portions. This handle 7 is specifically shown in FIG.
As shown in (b) and (c), a bar or an annular member having a palm length is projected on the back surface of the board so that the user can grasp the hand without slipping.

On the right side, a mouse storage space 9 for placing a mouse 8 as a peripheral device is provided at the front end, and a holding band 10 for holding a connection cable for connecting to the notebook computer 1 is provided at the right edge thereof. There is. And FIG.
As shown in (c), a housing portion 11 for the mouse 8 is provided on the back surface at the rear end on the right side.

An armrest 52 similar to the conventional one is provided at the front end.

Legs are provided at the front and rear ends of the rear surface of the board, but in this embodiment, the operability is taken into consideration in FIGS. 1 (b) and 1 (c).
As shown in, the front leg 12 has short legs and the rear leg 13 has a short leg.
Is a long leg. Then, in order to prevent an unnecessary impact at the time of landing, a shock absorbing material (12a, 1a, 1a, 1b) such as rubber is provided on the tip surfaces of the legs.
3a) is attached.

In this embodiment, the short leg portion 12 at the front end is used.
A separate member is fixed to the back of the board, and the long leg legs 13 at the rear end are formed integrally with the board. However, as shown in detail in FIG. 1C, the side surface of the long leg legs 13 at the rear end. AC table tap 2
Is fixed, and the AC power adapter held by the holding band 4 and the cable attached thereto are supported.

The notebook computer 1 is held by the holding plate 14 so that the outer periphery thereof is not laterally displaced, and the holding mechanism is as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. In FIG. 2, a placement place 16 of the notebook computer 1 is defined on the board surface of the stand 15, and this placement place 16 is a step from the board surface as shown by a broken line in FIG. 3B. 16a is formed in a concave shape, and a large number of tap holes 17 are formed in the periphery at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 3, the holding plate 14 is L-shaped and has a long hole 14a formed therein. A screw 18 inserted into the long hole 14 is screwed into a tap hole 17 so that the holding plate 14 shown in FIG. The holding plate 14 is fixed as shown by the circles, but the fixing position can be adjusted according to the size of the notebook computer 1 to be placed by the elongated hole 14a, and a large number of tap holes 17 can be selected for use in the notebook type. It is possible to set the holding plate 14 while avoiding a connection port or the like which is troublesome if the computer 1 is blocked.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a transportation / storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. The transport / storage case includes a main body case 21 and a lid 22. The main body case 21 has a handle 23 as a grip portion, and a cushioning material 24 is attached to the inner peripheral surface thereof, so that the stand 15 of the present invention can be accommodated and supported via the cushioning material 24.

The lid 22 is removably or removably attached to the case body 21 (in the illustrated example, it is detachable with a fastener), and the stand 15 is housed together with the notebook computer 1 placed on it. In this state, the opening of the case body 1 can be closed.

Needless to say, in a stand that can also handle the mouse 8 as a peripheral device, the notebook computer 1 can be integrally stored with the mouse 8 still connected.

[0033]

As described above, the table of the notebook computer according to the present invention is first provided with a mechanism for preventing the lateral movement of the notebook computer and holding the table and a convenient holding portion for lifting the table with both hands. Since it is equipped with and, the risk of the notebook computer slipping down when carrying the table can be avoided. Since the holding mechanism can adjust its holding position, it is possible to prevent the connection port and the like existing around the notebook computer from being blocked.

Further, since the AC table tap, the AC power adapter connected to the AC table tap, and the cable holding mechanism attached to the AC table tap are provided, the AC power adapter, which has conventionally been difficult to put together the cables, is placed on the stand. It is very convenient because it is only necessary to remove the AC cord of the AC table tap from the outlet when moving. At this time, if the AC table tap is provided with a winding mechanism, it is possible to easily move without having to deal with the processing of the AC cord, and to eliminate the risk of dropping the device by hooking the cable during the movement.

Since the stand according to the present invention can be provided with a mounting space, a storage unit for the peripheral equipment, and a cable holding mechanism in consideration of the use of the peripheral equipment, it can be moved without removing the peripheral equipment. Not only is it possible to avoid the risk of dropping when they are carried separately, but they can also be used in the exact same environment as before without the need for reconnection as in the past even after moving.

Since the legs are provided with a shock absorbing function, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary shock to the computer at the time of landing when the table is lowered with the notebook computer still mounted, and the built-in fixed disk. There is also an effect that the risk of breakdown of the etc. can be reduced.

Next, since the carrying / storing case of the present invention can be housed integrally with the stand while the notebook computer is still mounted, it can be used again in the same environment as before. When the peripheral device can be handled, the notebook computer in which the peripheral device is still connected can be housed integrally with the cradle, so that there is an effect that it is possible to save the trouble of removing and reconnecting the peripheral device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a stand of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is a left side view, and (c) is a right side view.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a mounting position of a notebook computer and a holding mechanism.

FIG. 3 shows a holding mechanism of a notebook computer,
(A) is a relationship diagram of a long hole and a tap hole of a holding plate, (b) is an attachment explanatory view of a holding plate.

4A and 4B show a transportation / storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4A is a plan view of a case body, and FIG. 4B is a side view of the case.

5A and 5B are external views of a conventional stand, FIG. 5A is a side view of a horizontal stand, FIG. 5B is a side view of an inclined stand, and FIG.
[Fig. 3] is a side view of a slide stand.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Notebook type computer 2 AC table tap 3 AC power adapter 3a DC cable 3b AC cable 4 Holding band 5 AC cable winder 6 Winding lever 7 Handle 8 Mouse 9 Mouse storage area 10 Holding band 11 Storage part 12 Leg part 12a Shock absorption Material 13 Legs 13a Impact absorbing material 14 Holding plate 14a Long hole 15 Stand 16 Placement place 16a Step 17 Tap hole 18 Screw 21 Case body 22 Lid 23 Handle 24 Buffer material

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A mechanism for preventing a lateral displacement of a notebook computer and holding it on a surface of a board; an AC table tap at a rear end of the notebook computer on which the notebook computer is mounted, and an AC connected to the AC table tap. A power adapter and a cable holding mechanism attached to it are provided; gripping parts are provided at both ends in the left-right direction; leg parts having a function of absorbing impact at landing are provided at front and rear ends of the back of the board, respectively. A laptop computer stand characterized by the following. 2. A mounting space for a peripheral device and a holding mechanism for a cable of the peripheral device are provided on one side in the left-right direction; and a storage unit for the peripheral device is provided on a rear surface of the one side. The notebook computer stand according to Item 1. 3. The pedestal for a notebook computer according to claim 1, wherein the front leg has short legs and the rear leg has long legs. 4. At least the rear end leg has a side wall formed integrally with the board surface or a side wall made of a plate member fixed to the back surface of the board; an AC table tap is fixed to the side wall, and a holding mechanism is provided. The cradle for a notebook computer according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein the held AC power adapter and a cable attached thereto are supported. 5. The AC table tap has a winding mechanism;
The notebook computer stand according to any one of 4 above. 6. The armrest according to claim 1, wherein the armrest is provided at a front end portion of the notebook computer to be mounted on the front side thereof. Stand for the notebook computer described. 7. The notebook according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, wherein the mechanism for holding the notebook computer can adjust the holding position. Type computer stand. 8. A gripping part is provided, and
A case body for accommodating and supporting the stand described in any one of the above 4, 5, 6, and 7 via a cushioning material; detachably or removably attached to the case body, and the stand is mounted thereon A carrying / storing case, comprising: a lid that can close the opening of the case body when housed together with the placed laptop computer. 9. The stand according to claim 2, wherein the notebook computer is connected with peripheral devices;
The transport / storage case according to claim 8, characterized in that