Bag for a portable computer

Abstract

A bag for a portable computer includes: a foldable case body having opposite first and second wall portions connected integrally to and movable relative to an intermediate third wall portion; a connecting unit for interconnecting the first and second wall portions so as to maintain the case body in a folded state, where the first and second wall portions face each other such that the case body is configured with a receiving space for receiving the portable computer therein; a positioning unit for positioning respectively a main housing and a display panel of the portable computer on the first and second wall portions; and a hanging member disposed fixedly to an outer surface of the second wall portion so as to define an insertion space therebetween that permits insertion of a supporting member thereinto via an opening adjacent to the intermediate third wall portion.

1 . A bag for a portable computer, the portable computer including a main housing, and a display panel connected pivotally to the main housing, said bag comprising:
 a foldable case body having a first wall portion, a second wall portion opposite to said first wall portion, and an intermediate third wall portion interconnecting integrally said first and second wall portions so that said first and second wall portions are movable relative to said intermediate third wall portion, said case body being operable between an unfolded state, and a folded state, where said first and second wall portions face each other such that said first and second wall portions cooperate with said intermediate third wall portion to define a receiving space thereamong adapted for receiving the portable computer therein;   a connecting unit operable for interconnecting said first and second wall portions of said case body when said case body is in the folded state such that said case body is maintained in the folded state;   a positioning unit adapted for positioning respectively the main housing and the display panel of the portable computer on said first and second wall portions of said case body; and   a hanging member disposed fixedly on an outer surface of said second wall portion of said case body so that said hanging member cooperates with said second wall portion of said case body to define an insertion space therebetween, said hanging member having one end disposed adjacent to said intermediating third wall portion of said case body and spaced apart from said outer surface of said second wall portion of said case body such that said end of said hanging member cooperates with said outer surface of said second wall portion of said case body to define an opening therebetween in spatial communication with said insertion space;   wherein said insertion space is adapted to permit insertion of a supporting member thereinto via said opening such that an assembly of said bag and the portable computer is supported by the supporting member.   
   
   
       2 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said first wall portion is formed with a heat-dissipating hole unit. 
   
   
       3 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said connecting unit includes a zipper having two zipper halves that are disposed fixedly and respectively along peripheries of said first and second wall portions of said case body and that engage detachably each other. 
   
   
       4 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said connecting unit further includes a plurality of auxiliary fasteners, each having a first fastener part disposed fixedly on one of said first and second wall portions of said case body, and a second fastener part disposed fixedly on the other one of said first and second wall portions of said case body and engaging detachably each other. 
   
   
       5 . The bag as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein each of said auxiliary fasteners is a Velcro fastener, said first fastener part of each of said auxiliary fasteners is a loop fastener part, and said second fastener of each of said auxiliary fasteners is a hook fastener part. 
   
   
       6 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said intermediate third wall portion of said case body is formed with an opening for providing access for a power cord. 
   
   
       7 . The bag as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said intermediate third wall portion of said case body has a flap for covering said opening. 
   
   
       8 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a carrying unit that includes two handles disposed fixedly and respectively on free sides of said first and second wall portions of said case body so that said handles are aligned with each other when said case body is in the folded state, each of said handles having a reinforcing portion embedded in a corresponding one of said first and second wall portions of said case body. 
   
   
       9 . The bag as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said reinforcing portion of each of said handles is in the form of a metal sheet. 
   
   
       10 . The bag as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said carrying unit further includes:
 a ring unit disposed on said case body; and   at least one shoulder strap connected detachably to said ring unit.   
   
   
       11 . The bag as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein:
 said ring unit includes two pairs of anchoring rings, said anchoring rings of each pair being spaced apart from each other and being disposed pivotally on said free side of a corresponding one of said first and second wall portions of said case body;   said shoulder strap includes a strap body, and two quick release connectors disposed pivotally and respectively on opposite ends of said strap body; and   when said case body is in the folded state, said quick release connectors of said shoulder strap are connected detachably and respectively to one of said anchoring rings on said free side of said first wall portion, and one of said anchoring rings on said free side of said second wall portion distal from said one of said anchoring rings on said free side of said first wall portion so that a user is capable of carrying said bag with said shoulder strap across the shoulder of the user.   
   
   
       12 . The bag as claimed in  claim 11 , further comprising a cushioning member connected detachably to said case body and adapted to be disposed between one of said first and second wall portions of said case body and the user when the user carries said bag with said shoulder strap. 
   
   
       13 . The bag as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein:
 said ring unit further includes two auxiliary anchoring rings disposed pivotally and respectively on one of opposite lateral sides of said first wall portion of said case body and one of opposite lateral sides of said second wall portion of said case body distal from said one of said lateral sides of said first wall portion of said case body; and   said cushioning member includes a cushioning body, and two quick release connectors disposed pivotally and respectively on opposite ends of said cushioning body and connected detachably and respectively to said auxiliary anchoring rings.   
   
   
       14 . The bag as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein:
 said ring unit further includes two auxiliary anchoring rings disposed pivotally and respectively on opposite lateral ends of said intermediate third wall portion of said case body;   said carrying unit includes two of said shoulder straps; and   when said case body is in the unfolded state, said quick release connectors of each of said shoulder straps are connected detachably and respectively to said auxiliary anchoring ring on a corresponding one of said lateral ends of said intermediate third wall portion of said case body and a corresponding one of said anchoring rings on said free side of said first wall portion of said case body so that a user is capable of carrying an assembly of said bag and the portable computer with said shoulder straps intersecting each other across the shoulder and back of the user.   
   
   
       15 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said positioning unit includes:
 two rigid positioning belts disposed fixedly on said first wall portion of said case body so that two corners of the main housing of the portable computer are bound respectively by said rigid positioning belts, thereby positioning the main housing of the portable computer to said first wall portion of said case body; and   two resilient positioning belts disposed fixedly on said second wall portion of said case body so that two corners of the display panel of the portable computer are bound respectively by said resilient positioning belts, thereby positioning the display panel to said second wall portion of said case body.   
   
   
       16 . The bag as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said hanging member is formed with a zippered pocket.