外装ケース、外装体

外装ケース

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The term 外装ケース can be translated in several ways depending on context, particularly in engineering, electronics, and patent writing. Here's a breakdown of possible translations with their typical uses:

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✅ Common and Appropriate Translations:

1. Outer case

   • ✔ Most neutral and widely used in technical writing and patents.

   • Emphasizes the casing as an external structure.

   • Example: The battery is housed in an outer case.

2. Outer casing

   • ✔ Slightly more descriptive than “case.”

   • “Casing” often implies something that encloses or protects internal components.

   • Example: The outer casing encloses the circuit board and battery cells.

3. Enclosure

   • ✔ Common in electronics and electrical equipment.

   • Slightly more formal and precise when referring to something that completely surrounds.

   • Example: The circuit is sealed within a protective enclosure.

4. Housing

   • ✔ Frequently used in mechanical and electronic contexts.

   • Conveys that it holds components securely, often forming part of the structure.

   • Example: The housing accommodates a motor and control board.

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⚠️ Contextual or Less Common Options:

5. Shell

   • ❗ Used when the emphasis is on protective outer layers or form factor.

   • May be less appropriate in technical documents unless referring to shape/design.

   • Example: The device features a lightweight plastic shell.

6. Cover

   • ❗ Implies just the top or protective lid, not a full enclosure.

   • Often used for removable parts.

   • Example: The battery cover is detachable for replacement.

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🔁 Summary Table:

Translation	Suitable Context	Nuance
Outer case	General/Patent/Technical	Neutral, common, and safe
Outer casing	Technical, mechanical	Slightly more descriptive
Enclosure	Electronics, sealed systems	Implies full containment
Housing	Mechanical/electronics	Implies structural containment
Shell	Product design, lightweight devices	Focuses on exterior form
Cover	Surface-level parts	Implies removable upper part only

 

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Recommendation for patents:
→ Outer case, outer casing, or housing are typically safest and most accurate, with slight preference for outer case for direct translations of 外装ケース.

 

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外装体

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The term 外装体 can also be translated in several ways depending on context. It’s closely related to 外装ケース, but with subtle differences.

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🔧 Breakdown of 外装体:

• 外装 (gaisō) = exterior / outer covering / outer structure

• 体 (tai) = body / structure

So, 外装体 generally means “outer body” or “external structural member” — a part or unit that forms the exterior of a device, product, or apparatus.

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✅ Possible English Translations for 外装体:

Translation	Typical Use / Nuance	Notes
Outer body	Product design, enclosures, vehicles, electronics	Very direct translation; may sound awkward in some contexts
Exterior body	Used for vehicles or large products	Often used in automotive contexts
Exterior member	Engineering, structural context	Imparts a more component-like feel
Outer housing	Common in electronics or machinery	Emphasizes structural enclosure
Outer shell	Used when emphasizing form or protective skin	Appropriate for molded/plastic products
Outer enclosure	Suitable in electronics/industrial equipment	Suggests full protective covering
Outer structure	Broad and technical	Good in architectural/mechanical contexts

 

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📝 Examples by Context:

• Battery pack / electronics:
  The battery pack includes an outer housing (外装体) that contains the battery cells.

• Vehicle:
  The exterior body (外装体) of the vehicle is formed from a composite resin.

• Machinery:
  An outer structure (外装体) supports the internal mechanical components.

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🔁 Summary:

Use Case	Recommended Translation
General product enclosure	Outer housing or outer enclosure
Vehicle or large product body	Exterior body or outer body
Structural/mechanical part	Outer structure or exterior member
Form/design emphasis	Outer shell