CN113141432A - Protective shell - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a protective housing, comprising: the mobile terminal comprises a shell body, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, wherein an accommodating space is formed in the shell body and used for accommodating the mobile terminal; the inner surface of the shell body is provided with a first interface module which is used for establishing electric connection with the mobile terminal; one or more functional modules are exposed on the outer surface of the shell body, wherein the functional modules are connected with the first interface module through a connecting line in the shell body; the function module is connected to the mobile terminal through the first interface module and is used for triggering the mobile terminal to execute a preset function. Can set up the function module through this disclosed embodiment with abundant mobile terminal's function on casing body.

Description

Protective shell

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of protective housings, and more particularly, to a protective housing.

Background

With the rapid development of portable electronic devices, especially smart phones, smart phones are developing towards large screens and light and thin smart phones, so that the existing smart phones are increasingly light and thin and the screens are increasingly large. In the actual use process, the mobile phone with a thin and light large screen is easy to slide off, and further, devices inside the smart phone may be damaged due to the sliding off. In response to this phenomenon, protective housings have been derived in the market. However, the existing protective shell only has the function of preventing the smart phone from being broken or scratched, and has the problem of single function.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure provides a protective case.

The protection casing that this disclosed embodiment provided includes:

the mobile terminal comprises a shell body, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, wherein an accommodating space is formed in the shell body and used for accommodating the mobile terminal;

the inner surface of the shell body is provided with a first interface module which is used for establishing electric connection with the mobile terminal;

one or more functional modules are exposed on the outer surface of the shell body, wherein the functional modules are connected with the first interface module through a connecting line in the shell body;

the function module is connected to the mobile terminal through the first interface module and is used for triggering the mobile terminal to execute a preset function.

In some embodiments, the functional module comprises:

the first type key module is positioned on the first surface of the shell body;

and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the second type key module is positioned on the second surface of the shell body;

wherein the first surface and the second surface are adjacent surfaces.

In some embodiments, the first type of key module is a mechanical key module; and/or the second type key module is an infrared sensing module or a pressure sensing module.

In some embodiments, the functional module further comprises:

and the at least one second interface module is used for connecting external equipment.

In some embodiments, the external device comprises: a charging device, an audio output device, or a heat dissipation device.

In some embodiments, the outer surface of the housing body is recessed toward the inner surface to form a groove for placing the external device.

In some embodiments, the second interface module comprises a metal contact;

the metal contact is positioned at the bottom of the groove and can be electrically connected with the external equipment positioned in the groove.

In some embodiments, the protective housing further comprises:

the elastic component is positioned in the groove;

when the external equipment is positioned in the groove, the elastic part deforms, and the deformed elastic part applies acting force to the external equipment, so that the external equipment is fixed in the groove in the deformation direction;

when the external device is located outside the groove, the deformation of the elastic member disappears.

In some embodiments, the protective housing further comprises:

and the at least two cover plates are positioned at the edge of the groove and used for fixing external equipment positioned in the groove.

In some embodiments, the housing body is provided with a heat dissipation through hole.

In some embodiments, the protective housing further comprises:

the supporting frame is installed on the outer surface of the shell body, has an unfolding state and a folding state, and separates one end of the supporting frame from the outer surface of the shell body when in the unfolding state;

when in a furled state, the support frame is buckled on the outer surface of the shell body.

In some embodiments, the housing body is provided with a camera hole;

the camera hole is used for exposing the camera on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space, so that the camera can sense ambient light.

In some embodiments, the housing body is provided with a key hole;

the key hole is used for exposing the key module on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space.

The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can have the following beneficial effects:

the protection casing of this disclosed embodiment not only can protect mobile terminal, reduces the mobile terminal and drops the condition that leads to the damage because of the accident, can also set up the function module on the casing body to trigger mobile terminal and carry out predetermined function, and then can enrich mobile terminal's function. For example, when the functional module is a power supply interface module, the mobile terminal is charged through the charging interface module on the connecting shell body, the charging interface module of the mobile terminal is not required to be directly connected, and the problem of poor transverse screen operability of the mobile terminal caused by the fact that the charging interface module is arranged at the bottom of the mobile terminal can be solved; when the function module is the button module, through the function button that extends mobile terminal and correspond on protection casing, can increase the button of each function of operation mobile terminal in addition for mobile terminal's operation is more nimble, can satisfy the demand of different scenes.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a first schematic structural diagram of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram ii of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram three of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a fourth schematic structural view of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram five of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a sixth schematic structural view of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram seven of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram eight illustrating a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a schematic illustration nine of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a structural schematic diagram ten illustrating a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 11 is an eleventh schematic structural view of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 12 is a twelve schematic structural diagram illustrating a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a first top view of an outer surface of a housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a second top view of the outer surface of the housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a side view of a housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an example embodiment.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

Fig. 1 is a first schematic structural diagram of a protective housing according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in fig. 1, the protective case includes:

a housing body 101 formed with an accommodating space for accommodating the mobile terminal;

the inner surface of the shell body is provided with a first interface module 102 which is used for establishing electric connection with the mobile terminal;

one or more functional modules 103 are exposed on the outer surface of the shell body, wherein the functional modules are connected with the first interface module through a connecting line inside the shell body;

and the function module 103 is connected to the mobile terminal through the first interface module and is used for triggering the mobile terminal to execute a preset function.

The protection shell is used for protecting the mobile terminal so as to prevent the mobile terminal from being damaged by accident, and is also used for transferring or expanding the related functions of the mobile terminal, for example, when the electric quantity of the mobile terminal is insufficient, the mobile terminal can be charged by a mobile power supply on the protection shell; when the mobile terminal is charged and played or music is played, the charging interface at the bottom of the mobile terminal can be switched to the side wall of the mobile terminal, so that the operation experience of playing games on a horizontal screen is improved; when playing games, the operable objects can be added by expanding the key module.

It should be noted that, the protective casing according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is different from the device casing of the mobile terminal itself, and does not belong to a component of the mobile terminal, on one hand, the protective casing can be used as a second layer protective casing of the mobile terminal to protect internal devices of the mobile terminal, and on the other hand, the device casing of the mobile terminal itself can be protected to prevent the device casing of the mobile terminal itself from being scratched or damaged.

The accommodating space of the housing body is used for accommodating a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal with a screen, for example, the mobile terminal includes but is not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet computer or a notebook.

Illustratively, the housing body includes, but is not limited to, a body formed of plastic, silicon, or metal. The accommodating space for accommodating the mobile terminal includes: the screen of the mobile terminal is exposed outside through the opening of the accommodating space, and the part of the mobile terminal except the screen is positioned in the accommodating space.

It should be noted that the accommodating space formed by the housing body is adapted to the mobile terminal, and the accommodating space of the housing body can be set according to the shape of the mobile terminal, for example, when the mobile terminal is rectangular, the housing body can be provided with a rectangular accommodating space; when the mobile terminal is circular, the housing body may be provided with a circular accommodating space, and the embodiment of the disclosure is not limited.

Of course, the accommodating volume of the accommodating space of the housing body may also be set according to the volume of the mobile terminal, for example, when the volume of the mobile terminal is a, the accommodating volume of the accommodating space of the housing body may be set to be greater than or equal to a, and the embodiment of the disclosure is not limited.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the first interface module on the inner surface of the housing body is used for establishing electrical connection with the mobile terminal. That is, the first interface module can transmit signals to the mobile terminal or receive signals transmitted by the mobile terminal.

In some embodiments, the mobile terminal includes a signal interface matched with the first interface module, and the establishing of the electrical connection between the first interface module and the mobile terminal includes electrically connecting the first interface module and the signal interface of the mobile terminal to receive an audio signal output by the signal interface of the mobile terminal, or inputting a charging signal to the signal interface of the mobile terminal to realize charging of the mobile terminal.

It should be noted that the first interface module is disposed at a position where the signal interface of the mobile terminal contacts the housing body, so that when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating cavity of the housing body, the first interface module can contact the signal interface of the mobile terminal to establish electrical connection. For example, when the signal interface of the mobile terminal is at the middle position of the bottom of the mobile terminal, the first interface module is disposed at the middle position of the side wall of the inner surface of the housing body, which is in contact with the signal interface of the mobile terminal.

Illustratively, the first interface module and the signal interface of the mobile terminal are a pair of a matched plug and a matched socket, and when the signal interface of the mobile terminal is the socket, the first interface module may be the plug.

The one or more functional modules are connected to the first interface module through a connecting wire. The connection line is used for transmitting signals, for example, the connection line may be used for transmitting audio signals or charging signals, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

It should be noted that the plurality of functional modules may be respectively disposed at different positions on the outer surface of the housing, for example, the outer surface of the housing includes an outer surface a and an outer surface B adjacent to the outer surface a, and the functional modules may be disposed on the outer surface a or the outer surface B, which is not limited in the embodiment of the disclosure.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the function module can be electrically connected with the mobile terminal through the first interface module to trigger the mobile terminal to execute the predetermined function. For example, when the function module is a charging interface module, a charger may be connected through the charging interface module to trigger the mobile terminal to perform a charging function; when the function module is an audio interface module, the function module can be connected with an earphone through the audio interface module to trigger the mobile terminal to execute the function of outputting an audio signal in a receiver mode; when the function module is a key module, the mobile terminal can be triggered to execute the function corresponding to the key module by acting on the key module.

Compared with the existing protection shell which is only used for protecting the mobile terminal, the protection shell of the embodiment of the disclosure can protect the mobile terminal, reduce the damage caused by accidental falling of the mobile terminal, and can be provided with a function module on the shell body to trigger the mobile terminal to execute the preset function. For example, when the functional module is a power supply interface module, the mobile terminal is charged through the charging interface module on the connecting shell body, the charging interface module of the mobile terminal is not required to be directly connected, and the situation that the cross screen operability of the mobile terminal is poor due to the fact that the charging interface module is arranged at the bottom of the mobile terminal can be reduced; when the function module is the button module, through the function button that extends mobile terminal and correspond on protection casing, can increase the button module of each function of operation mobile terminal in addition for mobile terminal's operation is more nimble, can satisfy the demand of different scenes, if can operate the function that the game application corresponds in the mobile terminal through the button module, makes the user can operate a plurality of functions on the recreation interface simultaneously.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2, the function module 103 includes:

the first type key module 103a is positioned on the first surface of the shell body;

and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the second type key module 103b is positioned on the second surface of the shell body;

wherein the first surface and the second surface are adjacent surfaces.

It should be noted that the housing body includes a first body and a second body adjacent to the first body, the first surface is an outer surface of the first body, and the first body is in contact with a rear shell of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space; the second surface is an outer surface of the second body, and the second body is in contact with a side edge of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space, wherein the outer surface is a surface which is not in contact with the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the first type key modules may be one or more. When the number of the first type key modules is multiple, for example, two first type key modules may be disposed on two sides of the first surface of the housing body.

Of course, one or more of the second type key modules may be provided. When the number of the second type key modules is plural, for example, two second type key modules may be disposed on two sides of the second surface of the housing body, and the embodiment of the disclosure is not limited.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the first type of key module and the second type of key module belong to different types of key modules, wherein the first type of key module and the second type of key module are different in principle in detecting key operation. For example, the first type of key module may be a key module that detects a key operation by a motion state of a part of the first type of key module; the second type of key module can be a key module for detecting key operation by detecting wireless signals.

And the first type of key module and the second type of key module have different structures. For example, the first type of key module may include: a mechanical key; the second type of key module comprises a piezoelectric pressure sensor.

It should be noted that the functions corresponding to the first type of key module and the functions corresponding to the second type of key module may be defined by the processor of the mobile terminal. For example, when a user is in a game application, a function corresponding to the game operation can be defined for the key module, and an additional key is provided for the user in the game, so that the operation requirement of the user on the game application in the mobile terminal is met.

The button module is arranged on the shell body and connected with the mobile terminal through the connecting line, extra buttons can be provided for the mobile terminal, and the experience of a user is improved.

In some embodiments, the first type of key module is a mechanical key module; and/or the second type key module is an infrared sensing module or a pressure sensing module.

The mechanical key module can be an independent switch, after a user acts on the mechanical key module, namely a key is pressed down, two contacts corresponding to the mechanical key module are closed and conducted to generate an electric signal, the electric signal is transmitted to the first interface module through the connecting wire, and the electric signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal through the first interface module so as to trigger the mobile terminal to execute the function corresponding to the mechanical key module. It should be noted that the connecting wire for connecting the first type of key module and the first interface module includes, but is not limited to, a flexible printed circuit board wire.

For example, the mechanical key module may be a key module formed by a movable shaft and a spring.

The infrared sensing module is used for detecting whether user operation exists or not by detecting the change of infrared light. The pressure sensing module is used for detecting whether a user operates by detecting the change of the pressure. For example, the infrared sensing module may be a key module formed by an infrared sensor, and the pressure sensing module, a second type of key module, may be a key module formed by a pressure sensor.

It should be noted that the second type of key module may excite the key module through pressure sensing or optical change, convert a signal corresponding to the pressure sensing or optical change into an electrical signal through a processing module in the second type of key module, transmit the electrical signal to the first interface module through the connection line, and transmit the electrical signal to the mobile terminal through the first interface module, so that the mobile terminal executes a function corresponding to the second type of key module.

So, this disclosed embodiment is through setting up the button module of different grade type on casing body to satisfy need not the button needs, make the button operation more nimble, improved user experience and felt.

In some embodiments, the functional module further comprises:

and the at least one second interface module is used for connecting external equipment.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one second interface module may be further disposed on the housing body, and is configured to connect to an external device, and transmit a signal output by the mobile terminal to the external device, and also transmit a signal output by the external device to the mobile terminal.

It should be noted that, the external device is different from the mobile terminal protected by the protection housing, and is a device located outside the accommodating space of the protection housing, and the external device includes but is not limited to an audio output device, a power supply device, or a heat dissipation device.

Illustratively, the second interface module includes, but is not limited to, a connector or a connecting socket. When the second interface module is the connection seat, the second interface module includes a TYPE-C interface, a Micro USB interface or a Lightning (Lightning) interface, which is not limited in the embodiment of the disclosure.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second interface module may be located on different bodies of the housing body, for example, the housing body includes a third body adjacent to the first body besides the first body and the second body adjacent to the first body, the third body contacts with a side of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space, and the third body and the second body are different bodies. When the first interface module is located on the third body, the second interface module may be disposed on the first body, and may also be disposed on the second body. As shown in fig. 3, the housing body is rectangular-like, and the first interface module 102 and the second interface module 103c are respectively disposed on two adjacent bodies.

The earphone interface or the charging interface of the existing mobile terminal is arranged at the top or the bottom of the mobile terminal, or the interface with the function of outputting audio or charging is arranged at the top or the bottom of the mobile terminal, so that when the mobile terminal is charged and played, and music and game are played, or the mobile terminal is charged and music and game are used simultaneously, the problem that the operability of the mobile terminal cross screen is poor due to the interface at the top or the bottom of the mobile terminal is solved. Meanwhile, a plurality of second interface modules can be arranged on the shell body to meet the requirements of different scenes, such as the requirements of charging while playing music on the mobile terminal.

In some embodiments, the external device comprises: a charging device, an audio output device, or a heat dissipation device.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, when the external device is a charging device, the charging device may charge the mobile terminal through the second interface module. Illustratively, the charging device includes a mobile power source or a charger, and the disclosed embodiment is not limited.

When the external device is an audio output device, the mobile terminal can transmit the audio signal to the audio output device through the second interface module so as to output the audio signal through the audio output device. Illustratively, the audio output device includes a speaker or a headphone, and the disclosed embodiments are not limited.

When the external device is the heat dissipation device, the mobile terminal can output a control instruction to the heat dissipation device through the second interface module, the work of the heat dissipation device is controlled through the control instruction, the heat of the mobile terminal is taken away by starting the heat dissipation device when the mobile terminal is overheated, and a power supply signal can be output to the heat dissipation device through the second interface so as to supply power to the heat dissipation device to support the work of the heat dissipation device. Illustratively, the heat dissipation device includes a heat dissipation plate or a heat dissipation fan, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the shell body is connected with the external device through the second interface module, so that an additional function can be added to the mobile terminal, the functions of the mobile terminal are richer, and the user experience can be improved.

In some embodiments, the outer surface of the housing body is recessed toward the inner surface to form a groove for placing an external device.

As shown in fig. 4, a side view of the protective case, 101a and 101b are outer surfaces of the case body, respectively, and the groove 104 is located on the outer surface of the case body.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the groove on the outer surface of the housing body can be used for placing the external device, that is, the external device can be directly placed together with the mobile terminal through the protective housing, so that the external device is more convenient to carry. Meanwhile, external equipment such as charging equipment or heat dissipation equipment can be positioned in the groove of the shell body, so that the function of protecting the shell can be enriched, and the protection shell can charge or dissipate heat for the mobile terminal; the heat dissipation module can provide heat dissipation for the mobile terminal, so that heat of a user can be dissipated more quickly when the user plays games by using the light and thin mobile terminal, and the game experience of the user is improved.

It should be noted that, the size of the groove may be set according to the size of the external device, for example, when the size of the external device is a, the size of the corresponding groove may also be set to be a, and the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited.

Of course, the shape of the groove may also be set according to the shape of the external device, for example, when the shape of the external device is rectangular, the shape of the groove may be rectangular; when the external device is circular in shape, the groove may be circular in shape, and the disclosed embodiment is not limited.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5, the second interface module includes metal contacts;

metal contacts 105, located at the bottom of the recess 104, are capable of establishing electrical connections with external devices located within the recess.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the surface of the external device contacting the bottom of the groove is also provided with the metal contact, when the external device is placed in the groove, the metal contact at the bottom of the groove contacts with the metal contact of the external device, and the external device and the shell body can establish the electrical connection between the external device and the shell body in a metal contact manner, without an additional connecting wire for respectively connecting the external device and the shell body. Therefore, on one hand, the condition of manually operating the connecting wire can be reduced, and the electric connection is more convenient and faster; on the other hand, the metal contact is connected with the first interface module through the connecting wire inside the shell body, and the first interface module is electrically connected with the mobile terminal.

It should be noted that, the metal contact may be disposed at any position of the bottom of the groove, and the position may be set according to actual design requirements, for example, the metal contact is disposed at a middle position or an edge position of the bottom of the groove, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

Of course, embodiments of the present disclosure can also provide metal contacts at multiple different locations of the bottom of the groove, for example, at two different locations of the bottom of the groove, or at three different locations of the bottom of the groove. When the metal contacts are arranged at a plurality of different positions of the bottom of the groove, the metal contacts can be respectively arranged at the middle position and the edge position of the groove; alternatively, the metal contacts may be respectively disposed at opposite positions of the edge of the groove, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the arrangement position of the metal contact at the bottom of the groove can correspond to the arrangement position of the metal contact of the external device. That is to say, when external equipment placed in the recess, the metal contact on the different positions of recess bottom contacts with the metal contact on the different positions of the external equipment that corresponds respectively, and then realizes that external equipment and casing body can establish the electricity and connect in different positions department, so, when utilizing external equipment to charge for mobile terminal, can have more charge signal transmission to mobile terminal through the metal contact of different positions, it is long when can reducing mobile terminal's charging, charging efficiency has been improved.

As shown in fig. 6, the metal contacts 105 are disposed at two different positions near the side wall at the bottom of the groove 104, and the position of the metal contact 105 at the bottom of the groove 104 can correspond to the position of the metal contact 201a of the external device 201. When the external device 201 is placed in the recess 104, the metal contact 105 can contact with the metal contact 201a of the external device and establish an electrical connection.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 7, the protective housing further comprises:

an elastic member 106 located within the recess 104;

when the external equipment is positioned in the groove, the elastic component deforms, and the deformed elastic component applies acting force to the external equipment so that the external equipment is fixed in the groove in the deformation direction;

when the external device is located outside the groove, the deformation of the elastic member disappears.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, during the process of placing the external device in the groove, the external device contacts with the elastic component and applies acting force to the elastic component, so that the elastic component is deformed. The elastic component after deformation can produce the effort to the direction that resumes the deformation, and then can exert the same effort to external equipment for external equipment fixes in the recess. Wherein, the acting force exerted on the elastic component by the external equipment and the acting force exerted on the external equipment by the elastic component are a pair of acting forces with equal magnitude and opposite directions.

It should be noted that, the elastic component may be disposed at a position where the bottom of the groove contacts with the side wall of the groove, and may also be disposed on the side wall of the groove, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Illustratively, the elastic member includes, but is not limited to, a member composed of a spring or rubber.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the external device can be fixed in the elastic deformation direction through the elastic component, the condition that the metal contact at the bottom of the groove is in contact dislocation with the external device due to the fact that the external device moves in the groove can be reduced, the external device is continuously electrically connected with the shell body, and meanwhile the external device can be prevented from falling from the groove.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8, the protective housing further comprises:

at least two cover plates 107 are positioned at the edges of the recess for holding the external device 201 positioned in the recess.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the cover plate is located at the edge of the groove, when the external device is placed in the groove, the cover plate can act on the external device in the opening direction of the groove, so that the external device is fixed in the groove, and thus, at least two cover plates are arranged at the edge of the groove, the external device can be prevented from dropping from the opening of the groove, and the external device can be more stably fixed in the groove.

In other embodiments, the cover plate includes a fixed portion fixed to the edge of the groove and a movable portion connected to the fixed portion and movable in the direction of the opening of the groove with respect to the fixed portion; when the external equipment enters the groove, the angle between the movable part and the plane where the edge of the groove is located is changed from a first angle to a second angle; when the external device in the groove is removed, the angle between the movable part and the plane where the groove edge is located is changed from a second angle to a first angle, and the first angle is larger than the second angle.

It should be noted that, when the angle between the movable portion and the plane where the edge of the groove is located is the second angle, the cover plate covers the opening of the groove and can enclose a closed space with the groove, so that the external device is fixed in the closed space, and the situation that the external device in the groove falls from the opening of the groove can be reduced. For example, the cover plate may be fastened or magnetically attracted to fix the external device in the enclosed space.

When the angle between the movable part and the plane where the edge of the groove is located is changed from the second angle to the first angle, the cover plate moves from the opening position of the groove to the direction away from the opening, so that the external equipment can be taken out from the opening of the groove.

For example, the first angle and the second angle may be set according to actual needs, for example, the first angle may be set in a range of 170 degrees to 190 degrees, and the second angle may be set in a range of 80 degrees to 100 degrees.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the fixed part and the movable part of the cover plate are movably connected, and when acting force acts on the movable part, the angle between the movable part and the plane where the edge of the groove is located can be switched between a first angle and a second angle.

Illustratively, the movable connection includes, but is not limited to, a mortise connection and a threaded connection.

In other embodiments, as shown in fig. 9, the recess has at least two protrusions 104a, the two protrusions 104a are disposed at opposite edges of the recess, and at least two cover plates 107 are disposed at the edges of the protrusions, and the external device 201 is positioned in the recess, and the external device positioned at the protrusions is fixed by the cover plates 107.

Therefore, the external equipment located on the extending portion can be fixed through the cover plate, the whole external equipment can be fixed, the setting area of the cover plate can be reduced, and the design complexity of the protection shell is simplified.

In other embodiments, the metal contact at the bottom of the groove can be arranged at the bottom of the extending part of the groove, and the external device located at the extending part is fixed through the cover plate, so that the external device can be electrically connected with the mobile terminal more stably through the metal contact of the extending part, and unstable conditions such as contact dislocation of the metal contact at the bottom of the groove and the external device caused by the movement of the external device in the groove can be reduced.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 10, the housing body is provided with a heat dissipating through hole 108.

The heat dissipation through hole is formed in the shell body, so that heat of the mobile terminal can be dissipated when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space of the shell body.

In other embodiments, the heat dissipation through hole is disposed at a position on the housing body corresponding to the power supply module of the mobile terminal.

It should be noted that the area where the power supply module is located in the mobile terminal is usually a heating area, and the heat of the power supply module in the mobile terminal can be dissipated in time by arranging the heat dissipation through hole at the position corresponding to the power supply module.

For example, when the power supply module of the mobile terminal is disposed at the middle position, the heat dissipation through-hole may be disposed at the middle position of the first body.

In other embodiments, the number of the heat dissipation through holes is at least two.

It should be noted that, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides at least two heat dissipation through holes, which can increase the heat dissipation area and improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 11, the protective housing further comprises:

a support frame 109 which is installed on the outer surface of the housing body, has an expanded state and a closed state, and separates one end of the support frame from the outer surface of the housing body when the support frame is in the expanded state;

when the support frame is in a furled state, the support frame is buckled on the outer surface of the shell body.

The support frame may be formed of metal, alloy, or plastic.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the support frame is used for supporting the mobile terminal in the shell body, so that the mobile terminal can be placed on a desktop according to different angles. The angle between the mobile terminal and the desktop is related to the current state of the support frame, when the support frame is in a folded state, the angle between the mobile terminal and the desktop is the minimum angle and is close to 0 degree, and when the support frame is in a stretched state, the angle between the mobile terminal and the desktop is the maximum angle.

Illustratively, the maximum angle between the mobile terminal and the desktop may be 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 80 degrees, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the support frame has a first end and a second end, the first end contacts with the outer surface of the shell body, and the second end contacts with the placing table top of the mobile terminal when the support frame is in the unfolding state. In other embodiments, the first end is provided with a first fixing component, and the first fixing component is used for fixing the angle between the support frame and the mobile terminal at a first angle when the support frame is in a first sub-expansion state of the expansion state; and when the support frame is in a second sub-opening state of the opening state, fixing the angle between the support frame and the mobile terminal at a second angle, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle. It should be noted that both the first angle and the second angle may be set to be less than 90 degrees.

In other embodiments, the second end is provided with a second fixing part, and the second fixing part is used for fixing the support frame on the placing table top. So, can be with the stable fixing of support frame on placing the desktop through fixed part, reduce because of placing the condition that the protection casing that the desktop takes place to incline or the vibration leads to takes place unexpected removal, improved the support stability of support frame. In the embodiment of the disclosure, when the screen of the mobile terminal placed in the shell body needs to be checked for a long time, the support frame can be in the opening state and separated from the outer surface of the shell body by acting on the support frame, so that the mobile terminal in the shell body and a desktop form a certain angle, a user can check the screen conveniently, and the user experience is improved; when the screen of the mobile terminal does not need to be checked or the mobile terminal is placed in a pocket, the support frame can be in a furled state through acting on the support frame, and therefore the mobile terminal can be convenient to carry.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 12, the housing body is provided with a camera hole 110;

the camera hole 110 is used for exposing a camera on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space, so that the camera can sense ambient light.

It should be noted that a camera is generally disposed on the back of the mobile terminal, and the camera is used for sensing ambient light and collecting an image based on the sensed ambient light. Therefore, a camera hole is formed in the first body in contact with the back of the mobile terminal, so that a camera on the mobile terminal can sense ambient light through the camera hole, and therefore the mobile terminal can continue to collect images while the mobile terminal is protected.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the size and the shape of the camera hole are both matched with the size and the shape of a camera on the mobile terminal, for example, when the size of the camera is B, the size of the camera hole can be set to be greater than or equal to B; when the shape of the camera is circular, the shape of the camera hole may be set to be circular, and the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited.

In some embodiments, the shell body is provided with a key hole;

and the key hole is used for exposing the key module on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space.

It should be noted that, a side wall of the mobile terminal is usually provided with a key module, and the key module can be used for adjusting the volume, such as increasing or decreasing the volume; the key module can also be used for triggering the power on/off of the mobile terminal. So, be provided with the button hole on the casing body can with mobile terminal's button module phase-match for the user can act on the button module that shows outside, and then makes user operation more convenient.

The size and the shape of the key hole are matched with those of a key module on the mobile terminal, for example, when the size of the key module is C, the size of the key hole can be set to be larger than or equal to C; when the shape of the key module is rectangular, the shape of the key hole can be set to be rectangular, and the embodiment of the disclosure is not limited.

The position and the number of the key hole are matched with the number and the position of the key module of the mobile terminal, for example, when the mobile terminal is provided with three key modules, the three key modules are respectively used as a volume increasing key, a volume decreasing key and a power switch machine key, the number of the key hole can be set to be three, the position of the key hole corresponds to the position of the three key modules on the mobile terminal, and the key module can be exposed through the corresponding key hole.

For a better understanding of the above embodiments, the embodiments of the present disclosure propose the following examples: fig. 13 is a top view of an outer surface of a housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Fig. 14 is a second top view of the outer surface of the housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The shell body comprises a first body, a second body, a third body and a fourth body, wherein the first body is in contact with a back shell of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space; the second body, the third body and the fourth body are all in contact with the side of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is located in the accommodating space, and the second body, the third body and the fourth body are different bodies.

As shown in fig. 13 and 14, the first interface module 102 is located on the inner surface of the third body in the housing body 101, and the second interface module 103c is located on the surface of the second body; two first-class key modules 103a are symmetrically arranged on the outer surface of the first body of the shell body 101; two ends of the outer surface of the second body are respectively provided with a second type key module 103b, and the second interface module 103c is positioned between the two second type key modules 103 b; a groove 104 is located at a middle position of an outer surface of the first body of the case body 101, and an elastic member 106 is provided on an inner surface of the groove; the supporting bracket 109 is located on the outer surface of the first body of the housing body 101, and the groove 104 is disposed between both ends of the supporting bracket 109; the imaging hole 110 is located on the fourth body of the housing body 101.

FIG. 15 is a side view of a housing body shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. As shown in fig. 15, two second-type key modules 103b, a key hole 111, and a second interface module 103c are located on the first body of the housing body, two second-type case modules 103b are located at two ends of the second body, the second interface module 103c is located between the two second-type key modules 103b, and the key hole 111 is located between the second-type key modules 103b and the second interface module 103 c.

As such, based on the case body shown in fig. 13, 14 and 15, the embodiment of the disclosure can protect the mobile terminal located in the accommodating space through the case body, so as to reduce the damage of the mobile terminal caused by accidental dropping; the embodiment of the disclosure can additionally increase the keys of the mobile terminal through the first type key module and the second type key module, so that the operation is more convenient, for example, the first type key module and the second type case module can be used as self-defined keys in game application in the mobile terminal; the embodiment of the disclosure can also enable the audio and charging interfaces on the mobile terminal to be switched to the shell body through the second interface module, so that the requirements of different scenes of the mobile terminal can be met, and the operation of the mobile terminal is not limited to a fixed posture; according to the embodiment of the disclosure, external equipment such as a mobile power supply or a heat dissipation module can be placed in the groove, so that the function of protecting the shell is enriched, better function selection can be provided for a user, and the user experience is improved; the designer can also place the mobile terminal on a desktop at different angles through the support frame, so that the mobile terminal is convenient for a user to use.

It should be noted that "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are merely for convenience of description and distinction, and have no other specific meaning.

Fig. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an example embodiment. For example, the mobile terminal may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, and the like.

Referring to fig. 16, the mobile terminal may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802, a memory 804, a power component 806, a multimedia component 808, an audio component 810, an input/output (I/O) interface 812, a sensor component 814, and a communication component 816.

The processing component 802 generally controls overall operation of the mobile terminal, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing components 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to perform all or a portion of the steps of the methods described above. Further, the processing component 802 can include one or more modules that facilitate interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 can include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

The memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operation at the mobile terminal. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the mobile terminal, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, and the like. The memory 804 may be implemented by any type or combination of volatile or non-volatile memory devices such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic or optical disks.

The power component 806 provides power to various components of the mobile terminal. The power components 806 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the mobile terminal.

The multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the mobile terminal and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundary of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front facing camera and/or a rear facing camera. The front camera and/or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data when the mobile terminal is in an operation mode, such as a photographing mode or a video mode. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

The audio component 810 is configured to output and/or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a Microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when the mobile terminal is in an operational mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may further be stored in the memory 804 or transmitted via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

The I/O interface 812 provides an interface between the processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

The sensor component 814 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of state assessment for the mobile terminal. For example, the sensor assembly 814 may detect an open/closed state of the mobile terminal, the relative positioning of components, such as a display and keypad of the mobile terminal, the sensor assembly 814 may detect a change in the position of the mobile terminal or a component of the mobile terminal, the presence or absence of user contact with the mobile terminal, orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the mobile terminal, and a change in the temperature of the mobile terminal. Sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 814 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate communications between the mobile terminal and other devices in a wired or wireless manner. The mobile terminal may access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, communications component 816 further includes a Near Field Communications (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communications. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile terminal may be implemented by one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors or other electronic components for performing the above-described methods.

Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention following, in general, the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice within the art to which the invention pertains. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

It will be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (13)

1. A protective case, comprising:

the mobile terminal comprises a shell body, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, wherein an accommodating space is formed in the shell body and used for accommodating the mobile terminal;

the inner surface of the shell body is provided with a first interface module which is used for establishing electric connection with the mobile terminal;

one or more functional modules are exposed on the outer surface of the shell body, wherein the functional modules are connected with the first interface module through a connecting line in the shell body;

the function module is connected to the mobile terminal through the first interface module and is used for triggering the mobile terminal to execute a preset function.

2. The protective case of claim 1, wherein the functional module comprises:

the first type key module is positioned on the first surface of the shell body;

and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the second type key module is positioned on the second surface of the shell body;

wherein the first surface and the second surface are adjacent surfaces.

3. The protective case of claim 2, wherein the first type of key module is a mechanical key module; and/or the second type key module is an infrared sensing module or a pressure sensing module.

4. A protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the functional module further comprises:

and the at least one second interface module is used for connecting external equipment.

5. The protective case of claim 4, wherein the external device comprises: a charging device, an audio output device, or a heat dissipation device.

6. The protective case of claim 4, wherein the outer surface of the case body is recessed toward the inner surface to form a groove for placing the external device.

7. The protective case of claim 6, wherein the second interface module comprises metal contacts;

the metal contact is positioned at the bottom of the groove and can be electrically connected with the external equipment positioned in the groove.

8. The protective case of claim 6, further comprising:

the elastic component is positioned in the groove;

when the external equipment is positioned in the groove, the elastic part deforms, and the deformed elastic part applies acting force to the external equipment, so that the external equipment is fixed in the groove in the deformation direction;

when the external device is located outside the groove, the deformation of the elastic member disappears.

9. The protective case of claim 6, further comprising:

and the at least two cover plates are positioned at the edge of the groove and used for fixing external equipment positioned in the groove.

10. A protective casing according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the casing body is provided with heat dissipating through holes.

11. The protective case of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

the supporting frame is installed on the outer surface of the shell body, has an unfolding state and a folding state, and separates one end of the supporting frame from the outer surface of the shell body when in the unfolding state;

when in a furled state, the support frame is buckled on the outer surface of the shell body.

12. The protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the case body is provided with a camera hole;

the camera hole is used for exposing the camera on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space, so that the camera can sense ambient light.

13. The protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the case body is provided with a key hole;

the key hole is used for exposing the key module on the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is positioned in the accommodating space.

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