CA3067578A1 - Foldable electronic cover stand/elevated stand - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
- F16M11/02—Heads
- F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
- F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
- F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
- F16M13/005—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles integral with the apparatus or articles to be supported
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C2011/002—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C2011/003—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45C
- A45C2200/15—Articles convertible into a stand, e.g. for displaying purposes
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A cover for a content-conveying object, such as an electronic device, comprises an interconnected rear plate, kickstand and cover plate. The kickstand is pivotably connected to both the rear plate and cover plate and supports the electronic device in an angled viewing position.
The cover plate further comprises a plurality of pivotably connected tabs that pivot outward so as to elevate the cover and electronic device above a supporting surface when the electronic device is disposed in the viewing position. The tabs allow the io electronic device to be used in an ergonomic position.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-08-25
A cover for a content-conveying object, such as an electronic device, comprises an interconnected rear plate, kickstand and cover plate. The kickstand is pivotably connected to both the rear plate and cover plate and supports the electronic device in an angled viewing position.
The cover plate further comprises a plurality of pivotably connected tabs that pivot outward so as to elevate the cover and electronic device above a supporting surface when the electronic device is disposed in the viewing position. The tabs allow the io electronic device to be used in an ergonomic position.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-08-25
Description
Title: Foldable Electronic Cover Stand/elevated stand This present invention is related but not limited to the Technology industry.
Background The invention is intended to support and / or elevate an electronic device, more specifically but not limited to Tablets, Laptops, Cell Phones and Surfaces off of a surface by means of a cover. Conventionally, electronic device covers are used to protect the device, as well as raise the screen up to a viewable position on a set surface, but not elevate the device therefore resulting in the device being in an uncomfortable and not ergonomically correct position. By focusing on supporting and elevating the device, we are placing the device in a more ergonomic position.
Summary of the invention This invention seeks to provide a solution to the problem mentioned above by providing a simple and effective way to elevate the device off the surface (e.g. table) to a more ergonomically correct position. This is done by incorporating an elevated option to the device cover. This is done by using hinged mechanisms to support and raise up the device. There is a hinge positioned at the middle of the rear cover, allowing the cover to extend out as a kickstand. The next hinge is at the bottom of the kick stand, essentially connecting the rear cover to the front cover (the spine of the cover). The base/front cover contains hinge mechanisms which fold to balance the base of the device upon. This will raise the device to a more ergonomically sound position.
Drawings All drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not limited to these examples FECS-DWG-001 FIG 1. SIDE VIEW (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-002 FIG 2. 30 (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-003 FIG 3. SIDE VIEW (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-004 FIG 4. 3D (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-005 FIG 5. Plan View.
FECS-DWG-006 FIG 6. SIDE VIEW (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-007 FIG 7. 3D (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-008 FIG 8. SIDE VIEW (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-009 FIG 9. 3D (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-010 FIG 10. Plan View.
How the invention works.
This invention is an electronic device cover which uses portions of the cover and hinge mechanisms to create a kickstand and base for a device. The cover has the ability to be used as a normal kickstand and as an elevated stand. This is done by, but not limited to, using hinge mechanisms.
As can be seen in FECS -DWG-001 & FECS -DWG-002 (FIG 1 and FIG 2) the cover can be used in the conventional way i.e just as a stand. This is the standard method that most covers in the industry use to support the device.
1. As per FECS -DWG-003 & FECS -DWG-004(FIG 3 & FIG 4) the cover is fully expanded and shows how the cover and hinge mechanisms create the kickstand and base to elevate and support the device.
a. There is a hinge positioned at the middle of the rear cover, allowing the bottom half of the rear cover to extend out as a kickstand.
b. The next hinge is at the bottom of the kick stand, essentially connecting the rear cover to the front cover (the spine of the cover). This hinge mechanisms allows a portion of the front cover to extend back (to be used in the conventional way).
c. The base of the front cover contains hinge mechanisms (4 hinges in this illustration but not limited to) which fold to balance the base of the device upon. This will raise the device to a more ergonomically sound position.
Background The invention is intended to support and / or elevate an electronic device, more specifically but not limited to Tablets, Laptops, Cell Phones and Surfaces off of a surface by means of a cover. Conventionally, electronic device covers are used to protect the device, as well as raise the screen up to a viewable position on a set surface, but not elevate the device therefore resulting in the device being in an uncomfortable and not ergonomically correct position. By focusing on supporting and elevating the device, we are placing the device in a more ergonomic position.
Summary of the invention This invention seeks to provide a solution to the problem mentioned above by providing a simple and effective way to elevate the device off the surface (e.g. table) to a more ergonomically correct position. This is done by incorporating an elevated option to the device cover. This is done by using hinged mechanisms to support and raise up the device. There is a hinge positioned at the middle of the rear cover, allowing the cover to extend out as a kickstand. The next hinge is at the bottom of the kick stand, essentially connecting the rear cover to the front cover (the spine of the cover). The base/front cover contains hinge mechanisms which fold to balance the base of the device upon. This will raise the device to a more ergonomically sound position.
Drawings All drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not limited to these examples FECS-DWG-001 FIG 1. SIDE VIEW (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-002 FIG 2. 30 (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-003 FIG 3. SIDE VIEW (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-004 FIG 4. 3D (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-005 FIG 5. Plan View.
FECS-DWG-006 FIG 6. SIDE VIEW (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-007 FIG 7. 3D (TABLE LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-008 FIG 8. SIDE VIEW (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-009 FIG 9. 3D (ELEVATED LEVEL).
FECS -DWG-010 FIG 10. Plan View.
How the invention works.
This invention is an electronic device cover which uses portions of the cover and hinge mechanisms to create a kickstand and base for a device. The cover has the ability to be used as a normal kickstand and as an elevated stand. This is done by, but not limited to, using hinge mechanisms.
As can be seen in FECS -DWG-001 & FECS -DWG-002 (FIG 1 and FIG 2) the cover can be used in the conventional way i.e just as a stand. This is the standard method that most covers in the industry use to support the device.
1. As per FECS -DWG-003 & FECS -DWG-004(FIG 3 & FIG 4) the cover is fully expanded and shows how the cover and hinge mechanisms create the kickstand and base to elevate and support the device.
a. There is a hinge positioned at the middle of the rear cover, allowing the bottom half of the rear cover to extend out as a kickstand.
b. The next hinge is at the bottom of the kick stand, essentially connecting the rear cover to the front cover (the spine of the cover). This hinge mechanisms allows a portion of the front cover to extend back (to be used in the conventional way).
c. The base of the front cover contains hinge mechanisms (4 hinges in this illustration but not limited to) which fold to balance the base of the device upon. This will raise the device to a more ergonomically sound position.
2.
a. FECS-DWG-005 (FIG 5)is a plan view of the cover completely opened. This is a representation and not limited to how the cover could be made to be able to make the stand
a. FECS-DWG-005 (FIG 5)is a plan view of the cover completely opened. This is a representation and not limited to how the cover could be made to be able to make the stand
3. FECS-DWG-006, FECS-DWG-007, FECS-DWG-008, FECS-DWG-009 & FECS-DWG-010 (FIG 6, FIG 7, FIG
8, FIG 9 & FIG 10). Is another example of how the stand could be made.
This elevated stand is preferable but not limited to an Electronic Device.
This invention will allow users to elevate and support a device / viewing surface, without having to carry around an additional stand item. It will also ensure the user is comfortable and more ergonomically positioned while using the device / viewing surface.
8, FIG 9 & FIG 10). Is another example of how the stand could be made.
This elevated stand is preferable but not limited to an Electronic Device.
This invention will allow users to elevate and support a device / viewing surface, without having to carry around an additional stand item. It will also ensure the user is comfortable and more ergonomically positioned while using the device / viewing surface.
Claims (6)
1. A cover for an electronic device having a viewing surface, said cover comprising:
a rear plate adapted to secure said cover to said electronic device;
a kickstand member connected to said rear plate by a first pivotable connector, said kickstand member adapted to support said electronic device in a viewing position;
a cover plate connected to said kickstand member by a second pivotable connector and adapted to open and close with respect to said viewing surface of said electronic device, wherein said electronic device rests on said cover plate when said electronic device is in said viewing position;
and a plurality of elevating tabs pivotably connected to said cover plate, said plurality of elevating tabs adapted to pivot outward from said cover plate to support and elevate said cover plate and said electronic device in said viewing position above a supporting surface.
a rear plate adapted to secure said cover to said electronic device;
a kickstand member connected to said rear plate by a first pivotable connector, said kickstand member adapted to support said electronic device in a viewing position;
a cover plate connected to said kickstand member by a second pivotable connector and adapted to open and close with respect to said viewing surface of said electronic device, wherein said electronic device rests on said cover plate when said electronic device is in said viewing position;
and a plurality of elevating tabs pivotably connected to said cover plate, said plurality of elevating tabs adapted to pivot outward from said cover plate to support and elevate said cover plate and said electronic device in said viewing position above a supporting surface.
2. The cover of claim 1, wherein said plurality of elevating tabs comprises four flaps connected by respective hinges to said cover plate, said four flaps positioned evenly arrayed across said cover plate.
3. The cover of claim 1, wherein said plurality of elevating tabs comprises first and second support plates, said first support plate hingedly connected to said cover plate proximate to a first edge of said cover plate and said second support plate hingedly connected to said cover plate proximate to a second Date Recue/Date Received 2020-08-25 edge of said cover plate, said first edge and said second edge being in opposition.
4. The cover of claim 1, wherein said first pivotable connector is a hinge.
5. The cover of claim 1, wherein said second pivotable connector is a hinge.
6. A cover for a content-conveying object having a displayable surface, said cover comprising:
a rear plate adapted to secure said cover to said content-conveying object;
a kickstand member connected to said rear plate by a first pivotable connector, said kickstand member adapted to support said content-conveying object in a viewing position;
a cover plate connected to said kickstand member by a second pivotable connector and adapted to open and close with respect to said displayable surface of said content-conveying object, wherein said content-conveying object rests on said cover plate when said content-conveying object is in said viewing position; and a plurality of elevating tabs pivotably connected to said cover plate, said plurality of elevating tabs adapted to pivot outward from said cover plate to support and elevate said cover plate and said content-conveying object in said viewing position above a supporting surface.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-08-25
a rear plate adapted to secure said cover to said content-conveying object;
a kickstand member connected to said rear plate by a first pivotable connector, said kickstand member adapted to support said content-conveying object in a viewing position;
a cover plate connected to said kickstand member by a second pivotable connector and adapted to open and close with respect to said displayable surface of said content-conveying object, wherein said content-conveying object rests on said cover plate when said content-conveying object is in said viewing position; and a plurality of elevating tabs pivotably connected to said cover plate, said plurality of elevating tabs adapted to pivot outward from said cover plate to support and elevate said cover plate and said content-conveying object in said viewing position above a supporting surface.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-08-25
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