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Waterproof case for electronic device

a technology for electronic devices and waterproof cases, applied in the direction of instruments, transportation and packaging, tray containers, etc., can solve the problems of inconvenient use of waterproof cases, easy damage to waterproof cases, so as to achieve convenient use and prevent damage

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-04
KIM JUSTIN CHIWON
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a waterproof case for an electronic device that allows for easy insertion and separation of the device using the elasticity of the case. The case includes a double locking unit to prevent the case from opening and closing too easily due to external impact. The case also has a fingerprint recognizing cover that matches a fingerprint recognition unit in the electronic device, making the fingerprint recognition function better and the waterproof function better, and a protrusion portion for added protection. The case is easy to assemble and reduces the number of parts.

Problems solved by technology

However, the portable electronic device is vulnerable to water.
The vinyl waterproof case makes the user to be inconvenienced.
Furthermore, the waterproof case may be damaged during the withdrawing of the portable electronic device.
That is, the waterproof case has a disadvantage in that it may be easily damaged because the user frequently puts / takes the portable electronic device in / out the waterproof case before and after using the portable electronic device.

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first embodiment

[0047]A configuration of a waterproof case 10 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0048]FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration of a waterproof case for an electronic device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a waterproof case for an electronic device according to the present invention.

[0049]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the waterproof case 10 includes a case body 20, a door 30, an elastic member 40, and a double locking unit 50. The body 20 of the waterproof case 10 is combined with the door 30, the elastic member 40, and the double locking unit 50. The door 30 is connected to a lower portion of the body 20 by a hinge 20 and is able to be pivotally rotated around the hinge 20 so as to open and close the body 20. The elastic member 40 is disposed in the body 20 so as to enable the electronic device 1 to be separated from the body 20 by elastic force of ...

second embodiment

[0081]Hereinafter, a configuration of a waterproof case for an electronic device including a fingerprint recognition unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13.

[0082]FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the waterproof case for the electronic device including the fingerprint recognition unit according to the present invention, FIG. 12 is a cut-away perspective view illustrating the waterproof case for the electronic device according to the present invention, which shows a state in which the fingerprint recognition unit is attached to the waterproof case, and FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a portion indicated by a dashed dotted line A of FIG. 12.

[0083]Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, the waterproof case 100 includes a body 110, a window 120, a fingerprint recognition unit coupling portion 130, a first adhering portion 140, a fingerprint recognition cover 150 and a second adhering por...

third embodiment

[0100]Hereinafter, a configuration of a waterproof case for an electronic device including a fingerprint recognition unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

[0101]FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the waterproof case for the electronic device including the fingerprint recognition unit according to the present invention, FIG. 15 is a cut-away perspective view illustrating the waterproof case for the electronic device according to the present invention, which shows a state in which the fingerprint recognition unit is attached to the waterproof case, and FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a portion indicated by a dashed dotted line B of FIG. 15.

[0102]Referring to FIGS. 14 and 16, the waterproof case 200 includes a body 210, a window 220, a fingerprint recognition cover 230, a film member 240, and an adhering portion 250. The body 210 of the waterproof case includes an opening po...

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Abstract

A waterproof case for an electronic device is provided. The waterproof case includes: a body; a door coupled to the body, and opening and closing the body while pivotally rotating; an elastic member disposed in the body and applying elastic force to the electronic device; and a double locking unit which locks the door twice.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 904,352, which was filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 29, 2013, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a waterproof case for an electronic device, and more particularly to a waterproof case for an electronic device, which allows an electronic device to be easily withdrawn from the waterproof case.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Recently, various electronic devices have been popularized for people. Portable electronic devices such as a portable terminal, an MP3 player, a Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), an electronic book reader, and the like have been generally used, which a user can carry with him / her while using various contents.[0006]The portable electronic device refers to a device by which a user per...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45C11/22
CPCA45C11/22A45C11/00A45C13/008A45C2011/002G06F1/1626G06F1/1656G06F2200/1633H04B1/3888
Inventor KIM, JUSTIN CHIWON
Owner KIM JUSTIN CHIWON
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