clamshell case
Two-part protective container
A clamshell case is a protective enclosure with two halves joined by a hinge, opening like the shell of a clam.
The design appears in laptop computers, phone cases, eyeglass cases, and archival book boxes.
The term emphasizes the hinged opening mechanism rather than the specific contents: My laptop has a clamshell case that protects the keyboard when closed.
- hingedConnected by pivot joint
- flip phoneFolding mobile telephone
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- MacBook ProPremium notebook computer
- protectiveServing to guard
snap · cover · packaging · fold · plastic · portable · carry on · container · takeout · oyster · compact · jewelry box · bivalve · flip · storage · enclosure · molded · cushioned
case opening mechanism
clamshell casesleeve
Garment's arm portion
pouch · drawstring bag · soft case · fabric pouch · leather pouch
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