U.S. patent application number 10/924437 was filed with the patent office on 2006-02-23 for notebook computer suitcase for a user using as a desk.
Invention is credited to Jui-Ching Lin.
Application Number | 20060037987 10/924437 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35908705 |
Filed Date | 2006-02-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060037987 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lin; Jui-Ching |
February 23, 2006 |
Notebook computer suitcase for a user using as a desk
Abstract
A notebook computer suitcase for a user using as a desk has a
frame, a cover, two belts, two recoiling devices, a positioning
device, and a locking device. The cover is pivotally mounted on the
frame to enclose the portable computer inside the frame. The two
belts are attached respectively to two sides of the frame. The two
recoiling devices are formed inside the frame to respectively
connect to the two belts so that the two belts are adjustable in
length. The position device is pivotally attached under of the
frame to abut user's body. Thereby, when the portable computer is
operated, the two belts are adjusted to desired lengths to loop
user's shoulders and to keep the portable computer in a flat
position in front of the user. Meanwhile, the positioning device is
extended to abut the user's body to provide a positioning
efficiency to the portable computer.
Inventors: |
Lin; Jui-Ching; (Wufeng
Hsiang, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DELLETT & WALTERS
P. O. BOX 82788
PORTLAND
OR
97282-0788
US
|
Family ID: |
35908705 |
Appl. No.: |
10/924437 |
Filed: |
August 23, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/646 ; 190/1;
190/11; 206/320; 224/270; 224/578; 224/930 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 2005/006 20130101;
A45C 5/00 20130101; A45F 5/00 20130101; A45C 2011/003 20130101;
A45F 2200/0525 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/646 ;
206/320; 224/270; 224/930; 224/578; 190/001; 190/011 |
International
Class: |
A45C 9/00 20060101
A45C009/00; A47B 3/10 20060101 A47B003/10; A45F 5/00 20060101
A45F005/00; B65D 85/00 20060101 B65D085/00; A45C 15/00 20060101
A45C015/00; A45F 3/04 20060101 A45F003/04 |
Claims
1. A notebook computer suitcase for a user using as a desk, the
notebook suitcase comprises: a frame (11) having an interior (111),
an open top, a bottom, a partition (115), two sides, a front end
and a rear end, wherein the partition (115) is received inside the
frame (11) to divide the interior (111) into an upper portion and a
lower portion; two belts (20) respectively and adjustably attached
to the two sides of the frame (111); and a positioning device
pivotally attached under the bottom of the frame (11) near the
front end and comprising: an abutting board (30) with two side ends
pivotally attached at the front end of the frame (11); and two
foldable arms (40) respectively extending between the two sides of
the frame (11) and the two side ends of the abutting board (30) to
optionally support the abutting board (30); and a locking device
attached between the cover (12) and frame (11) to combine the cover
(12) and the frame (11) together.
2. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the notebook computer suitcase further has two recoiling devices
(112) respectively attached under the partition (115) near rear end
of the frame (1) and operationally connecting to the two belts
(20), each recoiling device (112) has: a compartment (1121) formed
under the partition (115) to connect to the sides of the frame
(11); a recoiling spring (1122) accommodated inside the compartment
(1121) and engaged with one corresponding belt (20) to rewind the
corresponding belt (20); and a push button (114) movably attached
on the side of the frame (11) to optionally fasten the belt (20) by
compressing
3. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 2, wherein
each foldable arm (40) comprising: a first strip (41) and a second
strip (42) pivotally connected to each other; a hook (421) formed
on one strip (42); and a recess (411) defined in the other strip
(41) to engage with the hook (421) to keep the foldable arm (40)
straight when the foldable arm (40) is fully extended.
4. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 2, wherein
the locking device is composed of a hasp (122) and a wedge lock
(113) respectively formed on the cover (12) and the frame (11).
5. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 3, wherein
the locking device is composed of a hasp (122) and a wedge lock
(113) respectively formed on the cover (12) and the frame (11).
6. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the notebook computer suitcase further comprises multiple
shock-absorbing devices (50) received inside the lower portion in
the frame (11a), each shock-absorbing devices (50) has: a post (52)
erecting from the bottom of the frame (11a); and a spring (54)
surrounding the post (52) and clamped between the partition (115a)
and the bottom of the frame (11a).
7. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 3, wherein
the notebook computer suitcase further comprises multiple
shock-absorbing devices (50) received inside the lower portion in
the frame (11a), each shock-absorbing device (50) has: a post (52)
erecting from the bottom of the frame (11a); and a spring (54)
surrounding the post (52) and clamped between the partition (115a)
and the bottom of the frame (11a).
8. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 3, wherein
the locking device is a zipper (55) attached between the cover
(12a) and the frame (11a).
9. The notebook computer suitcase as claimed in claim 8, wherein
the cover (12a) and the frame (11a) are respectively composed of an
outer soft layer (121) and an inner strengthening board (122).
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a notebook computer
suitcase, and more particularly a notebook computer suitcase that
can selectively serve as a desk to allow a user to use the notebook
computer at anyplace, and even when the user is standing.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Portable computers, so-called notebook computers, are
increasingly popular because they compact and portable while
providing most of the features of a personal computer. However,
when the notebook computer is operated, a platform is needed to
support the notebook to allow a user to key-in conveniently and
accurately.
[0005] With reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, a conventional bag for
carrying the portable computer comprises a rectangular frame (60)
with an opening, a top side and two opposite sides, a soft cover
(62), a hanging belt (70), and a handle (64). The soft cover (62)
is mounted on the rectangular frame (60) to cover the opening. The
hanging belt (70) has two ends respectively and detachably attached
to the two opposite sides of the rectangular frame (60). The handle
(64) is attached to the top side of the rectangular frame (60) for
convenient carrying.
[0006] As shown in FIG. 10, when a user operates the portable
computer, the hanging belt (70) loops around the user's body and
extends backward from a top of the shoulder on one side to extend
out from under the armpit on the other side. Therefore, the
rectangular frame (60) can hang in front of the user's body and to
keep horizontal to abut to the user's body. Then, the soft cover is
lifted up to reveal a panel of the portable computer inside the
rectangular frame (60) to allow the user to reach the portable
computer.
[0007] Although the conventional bag makes the notebook portable in
a convenient way and even allows the user to access the portable
computer even when standing, using the portable computer still has
some inconvenient drawbacks. When using the portable computer with
the conventional bag, it is necessary to use one hand to hold the
portable computer and so only the other one hand is free to operate
the portable computer because the conventional bag has no auxiliary
positioning means to keep the portable computer steady. Therefore,
the conventional bag is only suitable for some particular portable
computer that can be operated by one hand such as tablet computer
(also called panel computer).
[0008] To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention tends to
provide a notebook suitcase for user suing as a desk to mitigate
and obviate the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The main objective of the invention is to provide a notebook
computer suitcase that has an auxiliary positioning means whereby
the notebook suitcase can temporarily yet steadily serve as a
desk.
[0010] To achieve the above objective, the notebook computer
suitcase comprises a frame, a cover, two belts, two optional
recoiling devices, a positioning device, and a locking device. The
frame adapts to receive a portable computer and has an interior, a
partition, an open top, two sides, a front end and a rear end. The
cover is pivotally mounted on the frame at the rear end to cover
the open top of the frame and to enclose the portable computer
inside the notebook computer suitcase. The two belts are attached
respectively to the two sides of the frame to make the notebook
computer suitcase easily carried on the back. The two recoiling
devices are formed under the partition to respectively and
operationally connect to the two belts so that the two belts are
adjustable in length. The position device is foldable and attached
under of the frame near the front end to abut user's body and to
keep the notebook computer suitcase steady. The locking device is
formed on the front end of the frame to keep the cover firmly
combined with the frame. Thereby, when the portable computer is
operated, the two belts are adjusted to desired lengths to loop
around the user's shoulders and to keep the portable computer in a
flat position in front of the user. Meanwhile, the positioning
device is extended to abut the user's body to provide a positioning
efficiency to the portable computer. Thus, the user can operate the
portable computer without holding.
[0011] Other objects, advantages and novel features of the
invention will become more apparent from the following detailed
description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of notebook computer suitcase
for a user using as a desk in accordance with the present
invention;
[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the notebook computer
suitcase for a user using as a desk in FIG. 1, wherein the notebook
suitcase is empty and a positioning device is folded;
[0014] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional bottom view of notebook computer
suitcase for a user using as a desk in FIG. 1;
[0015] FIG. 4 is an operational side view of the notebook computer
suitcase for a user using as a desk in FIG. 1 when a user operates
a notebook computer;
[0016] FIG. 5 is another operational side view of the notebook
computer suitcase for use as a desk in FIG. 1, wherein two belts
cross behind user's back;
[0017] FIG. 6 is an operational side view of carrying the notebook
computer suitcase, wherein the user selectively carries the
notebook computer suitcase by hand;
[0018] FIG. 7 is an operational side view of carrying the notebook
computer suitcase, wherein the notebook computer suitcase is worn
on his back;
[0019] FIG. 8 is a side view of another embodiment of the notebook
computer suitcase in accordance with the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 9 is a partially exploded perspective view of a
conventional bag for carrying the portable computer in accordance
with the prior art; and
[0021] FIG. 10 is an operational perspective view of the
conventional bag for carrying the portable computer in FIG. 9.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0022] A notebook computer suitcase in accordance with the present
invention comprises a frame, a cover, two belts, two optional
recoiling devices, a positioning device, and a locking device. The
frame adapts to receive a portable computer (for example, a
notebook) and has an interior, a partition partition, an open top,
two sides, a front end and a rear end. The cover is pivotally
mounted on the frame at the rear end to cover the open top of the
frame and to enclose the portable computer inside the notebook
computer suitcase. The two belts are attached respectively to the
two sides of the frame to make the notebook computer suitcase
easily carried on the back. The two recoiling devices are formed
under the partition to respectively and operationally connect to
the two belts so that the two belts are adjustable in length. The
positioning device is foldable and attached to an underside of the
frame near the front end to abut user's body and to keep the
notebook computer suitcase steady. The locking device is formed on
the front end of the frame to keep the cover firmly combined with
the frame. Thereby, when the portable computer is operated, the two
belts are adjusted to desired lengths to loop around a user's
shoulders and to keep the portable computer flat in position in
front of the user. Meanwhile, the positioning device is extended to
abut the user's body to provide a positioning efficiency to the
portable computer. The user can operate the portable computer
without having to hold it.
[0023] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, a preferred embodiment of
the notebook computer suitcase (10) for a user using as a desk in
the present application comprises a frame (11), a cover (12), two
belts (20), two recoiling devices (112), a positioning device, and
a locking device.
[0024] The frame (11) is rectangular and has an interior (111), an
open top, a bottom, a partition (115), two sides, a front end and a
rear end. The partition (115) is received inside the frame (11) to
divide the interior (111) into an upper portion and a lower
portion. The upper portion is adapted to receive a portable
computer.
[0025] The two belts (20) are respectively attached to the two
sides of the frame (111) and preferably adjustable in length. The
two recoiling devices (112) are respectively attached under the
partition (115) to control the length of the belts (20). As shown
in FIG. 3, each recoiling device (112) has a compartment (1121), a
recoiling spring (1122) and a push button (114). The compartment
(1121) is formed under the partition (112) and the recoiling spring
(1122) is accommodated inside the compartment (1121). The push
button (114) is movably attached on the side of the frame (11) and
is pressed by the user to selectively fasten the belt (20). Each
belt (20) has two ends, one end is immovably attached to the side
of the frame (11) near the front end, the other end circuits around
the corresponding recoiling spring (1122) inside the compartment
(1121) of the recoiling device (112). Therefore, the belt (20) can
be pulled out of the compartment (1121) to a desired length and
then fastened by the push button (114). The belt (20) also can be
retracted into the compartment (1121) by the recoiling spring
(1122) when the push button (114) releases the belt (20).
[0026] The positioning device is pivotally attached under the
bottom of the frame (11) near the front end and is composed of an
abutting board (30) and two foldable arms (40). The abutting board
(30) is rectangular and has two side ends and a width the same as
the frame (11). Each foldable arm (40) is pivotally attached
between one side of the frame (11) and the corresponding side end
of the abutting board (30). Each foldable arm (40) is composed of a
first strip (41) and a second strip (42) pivotally connected to
each other. Preferably, a hook (421) is formed on one strip (42)
and a recess (411) is defined in the other strip (41) to engage
with each other and to keep the foldable arm (40) in straight when
the foldable arm (40) is fully extended. When the two foldable arms
(40) are folded, the abutting board (30) is attached under the
bottom of the frame (11). When the foldable arms (40) are fully
extended, the abutting board (30) is erected to be flush with the
front end of the frame (11).
[0027] The locking device is formed between the cover (12) and the
frame (11) to keep the cover (12) firmly mounted on the frame (11).
The locking device is composed of a hasp (122) and a wedge lock
(113) respectively formed on the cover (12) and the frame (11) to
engage with each other.
[0028] With reference to FIG. 4, when a user operates the portable
computer, the belts (20) are adjusted to desired lengths to loop
around the shoulders and to suspend the portable computer laterally
in front of the user. Meanwhile, the abutting board (30) is pulled
out to fully extend the two foldable arms (40) and the cover (12)
is lifted up to reveal the portable computer. Therefore, when the
front end of the frame (11) abuts the user's body, the abutting
board (30) also abuts the user's body to provide a positioning
capability to keep the portable computer steady while the portable
computer is being operated. The whole notebook computer suitcase
can temporarily serve as a desk to enable use of the portable
computer.
[0029] With reference to FIG. 5, another operational method for
looping the belts around the user's body is shown. The two belts
(20) transversally cross with each other behind the user's back to
avoid the belts (20) sliding from the shoulders. Preferably, each
belt (20) further has a buckle (22) and a buckle seat (23) to allow
the belt (20) to open to exchangeably attach with the other belt
(20) in the cross linkage.
[0030] With reference to FIG. 6, when the portable computer is not
used, the abutting board (30) is folded back to attached the bottom
of the frame (11) and the two belts (20) are retracted into the
compartment (1121) of the recoiling devices (112). The user is
enabled to carry the notebook computer suitcase by holding one belt
(20). With reference to FIG. 7, the user also can selectivelycarry
the notebook computer suitcase on user's back.
[0031] With reference to FIG. 8, another preferred embodiment of
the notebook computer suitcase in accordance with the present
invention has basically the same configuration with the one
mentioned above except the locking device and multiple
shock-absorbing devices (50) received inside the lower portion in
the frame (11a). The multiple shock-absorbing devices (50) are
mounted between the partition (115a) and the bottom of the frame
(11a). Correspondingly, the partition (115a) is not attached to the
frame (11a) inside the interior and movably mounted on the multiple
shock-absorbing devices (50). Each shock-absorbing device (50) is
composed of a post (52) erecting from the bottom of the frame (11a)
and a spring (54) surrounding the post (52) and clamped between the
partition board (115a) and the bottom of the frame (11a). The
locking device is a zipper (55) attached between the cover (12a)
and the frame (11a). Additionally, the notebook computer suitcase
is preferably modified into a hard case with two layers. The cover
(12a) and the frame (11a) are respectively composed of an outer
soft layer (121) and an inner strengthening board (122).
[0032] It is to be understood however that even though numerous
characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been
set forth in the foregoing description together with details of the
structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is
illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in
variation of the arrangement within the principles of the invention
to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the
terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
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