JP2018507459A - Tablet computer with removable stand - Google Patents

Abstract

In the first aspect, the apparatus is provided to support a portable electronic device such as a portable computer. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a stand and a case that are detachably connected to the case, and the apparatus includes a first arrangement in which the stand is detachably connected to the case and the A stand has a second arrangement detached from the case. In another aspect, the stand is provided to support the portable electronic device in an easel-like manner, wherein the device is in either the first or second arrangement. In another aspect, the kit includes first and second stands provided to support first and second portable electronic devices having different sizes, respectively, and each of the first and second stands. And a case provided so as to be detachably connected. In another aspect, the kit is a retail display kit. [Selection] Figure 19

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

  This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Patent Application No. 62 / 090,084 filed December 10, 2014, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. included.

  The present disclosure relates generally to a folio or case for a portable electronic device, and more particularly to a tablet computer with a removable stand.

  The widespread use of portable electronic devices has created a need for products that are adapted to house, protect and decorate the portable electronic devices. Various products have been devised to meet this requirement, including folios or cases that can accommodate and / or support a portable electronic device without using hands to view the portable electronic device.

  However, due to the proliferation of portable electronic devices such as tablet computers with various physical sizes, for example, a case that can accommodate, protect and decorate as many different tablet computers as possible There is a demand among retailers to provide an assortment of folio products. In addition, there is a need among consumers for an assortment of folio or case products containing various colors and materials to choose for any one particular tablet computer. Every product stored by a retailer requires both capital and physical space to accommodate the inventory. In addition, each product is assigned a stock product identification number (SKU). Thus, a significant amount of records, capital and physical space is required to maintain an inventory of products that can accommodate, protect and decorate the various tablet computers provided. This is for retailers who want to provide products that can accommodate, protect, and decorate more types of tablet computers, especially those with limited recording capabilities, physical space and / or capital resources. Cause problems.

  Thus, what is needed is an apparatus, kit, retail display, method, assembly or system that addresses one or more of the issues discussed above and / or one or more other issues.

1 is a perspective view of a tablet computer case with a removable stand in a closed arrangement according to one exemplary embodiment. FIG.

1 is a front perspective view of the tablet computer case of FIG. 1 and its removable stand in an open arrangement according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the removable stand supports the tablet computer; Yes.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the tablet computer case of FIG. 2 and its removable stand according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the removable stand is partially detached from the case.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the case of FIGS. 1-3 in an open arrangement according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the removable stand of FIGS. 2 and 3 along a longitudinal viewing direction according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the removable stand of FIG. 5 according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 5 of the removable stand of FIG. 5 according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view along the lateral viewing direction of the removable stand of FIG. 5 according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the removable stand of FIG. 8 according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the case and removable stand of FIGS. 1-9 according to one exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the case and the removable stand of FIG. 10 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the removable stand is in a process of being detachably connected to the case.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the case and the detachable stand of FIG. 11 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the detachable stand is detachably connected to the case and is a part of the detachable stand. Is in a position to pivot with respect to the case.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the case and removable stand of FIGS. 1-9 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein a portion of the removable stand pivots relative to the case of FIG. In position.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the case and the removable stand of FIGS. 1-9 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the case and the removable stand are detachably connected, and the case is in an open arrangement; In addition, the stand is supported along the horizontal viewing direction.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the case and the detachable stand of FIGS. 1-9 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the case and the detachable stand are detachably connected, and the case is in an open arrangement; In addition, the stand is supported along the longitudinal viewing direction.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view similar to FIG. 8 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the removable stand supports the tablet computer along a landscape orientation.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view similar to FIG. 5 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the removable stand supports the tablet computer along a longitudinal viewing direction.

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view similar to FIG. 14 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the case and the detachable stand are detachably connected to each other and the tablet computer is viewed in a landscape direction. I support.

FIG. 16 is a front perspective view similar to FIG. 15 according to one exemplary embodiment, wherein the case and the detachable stand are detachably coupled to each other and the tablet computer is viewed along the longitudinal viewing direction. I support.

FIG. 19 is a graphical illustration of a retail display for one or more of the case and removable stand of FIGS. 1-19 according to one exemplary embodiment.

Detailed Description of the Invention

  In one exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the apparatus is generally referred to by reference numeral 10 and contains a multifunction folio or case 12 and stand 14. As shown in FIG. 2-4, the stand 14 is provided so as to be detachably connected to the case 12. The detachability of the stand 14 from the case 12 will be described in more detail below. The stand 14 is, for example, a portable electronic device such as a tablet computer 16, and the front surface 16 a is viewed and operated by the user while the tablet computer 16 is supported by the stand 14. be able to. Each of the devices 10, the case 12 and the stand 14 are provided so as to support the tablet computer 16. In some exemplary embodiments, the tablet computer 16 may be, for example, an Apple iPad (registered trademark), an Apple iPad (registered trademark) mini, or a Samsung Galaxy Tab (registered trademark). ), Samsung Galaxy Note (R), Amazon Fire (R), Amazon Kindle Fire (R), Macrosoft Surface (R), or Google Nexus (R) It is a tablet computer available on the market.

  In one exemplary embodiment, the case 12 includes a front cover 18, a rear cover 20, and a back, as described in FIG. 4 with continued reference to FIGS. 22 is contained. The front cover 18 and the rear cover 20 are substantially rectangular. In some exemplary embodiments, the front cover 18 and the rear cover 20 may be, for example, rectangular, circular, triangular, polygonal, other planar shapes, or any combination thereof. It can form any one of many substantially identical shapes. The spine 22 joins the front cover 18 and the rear cover 20 so that the case 12 is placed in an open arrangement as shown in FIG. 2-4 or a closed arrangement as shown in FIG. It is possible to be.

  In the open arrangement, as shown in FIG. 2-4, the front cover 18 of the case 12 is not provided so as to cover the front surface 16 a of the tablet computer 16. In the closed arrangement, as shown in FIG. 1, the front cover 18 is spaced from the rear cover 20 in a substantially parallel relationship, thereby covering the front surface 16a of the tablet computer 16. It has been. For example, an opening / closing member 24 such as a zipper fixes the case 12 in the closed arrangement by fixing the front cover 18 to the rear cover 20. In some exemplary embodiments, in addition to or instead of the zipper, the opening and closing member 24 may include, for example, a clasp, a button, a magnet, a Velcro fastener, a buckle, Or it may contain other types of opening and closing members such as any combination thereof. In some exemplary embodiments, when the case 12 is in the closed configuration shown in FIG. 1, the spine 22, the front cover 18, and the rear cover 20 are Regardless of whether the opening / closing member 24 is closed by being fastened with a zipper, for example, it substantially covers the tablet computer 16. In some exemplary embodiments, the opening and closing member 24 is omitted from the device 10 such that the back 22 and the front cover when the case 12 is in the closed configuration. 18 and the rear cover 20 substantially cover the tablet computer 16, and at least cover the front (including the front surface 16 a), the rear and the sides of the tablet computer 16.

  Still referring to FIGS. 1-4, the front cover 18 of the case 12 defines an outer edge 18 b facing the inner surface 18 a and the back 22. The rear cover 20 of the case 12 defines an outer edge 20 b facing the inner surface 20 a and the back 22. The front cover 18 may be in various pockets or other organization sewn into the inner surface 18a such as, for example, a document flap 26, a writing instrument holder 28, and various miscellaneous synthetic rubber pockets 30a, 30b. Parts may be included. A sleeve 32 is connected to the inner surface 20a of the rear cover 20, whereby a pair of sleeves 32 (a portion of the sleeve 32 is broken in FIG. 4 to show a retaining passage 34). A retaining passage 34 is defined between the opposite ends 32a and 32b. At the end 32 a, the sleeve 32 forms an opening 36 a that provides access to the retaining passage 34. Similarly, at the end 32b, the sleeve 32 forms an opening 36b, which also provides access to the retaining passage 34. The sleeve 32 (and thus also the retaining passage 34) extends in a horizontal direction along at least a portion of the width of the inner surface 20a and is perpendicular to the inner surface 20a of the rear cover 20 along the vertical direction. Located in the middle. Further, the position of the sleeve 32 is displaced horizontally along the width of the inner surface 20a and toward the outer edge 20b of the rear cover 20, so that the sleeve 32 is moved to the rear cover 20 as a result. Is not located in the middle in the horizontal direction or along its width along the inner surface 20a.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the inner surface 18a of the front cover 18 and the inner surface 20a of the rear cover 20 are, for example, holders, sleeves, pouches, pockets in addition to those described above. , Flaps, accessory panels, or any combination thereof may contain any number of pockets or other organized parts. Although one exemplary embodiment of the various pockets or other tissue parts sewn into the inner surface 18a has been described above, any number of combinations may be used to produce the inner surfaces 18a and / or 20a. Such a combination may include one or more omissions in the document flap 26, the writing instrument holder 28 and the synthetic rubber pockets 30a, 30b as a whole.

  With reference now to FIGS. 5 and 6, continuing with reference to FIGS. 1-4, one exemplary embodiment of the stand 14 will be described. The stand 14 includes a holder 40 and an arm 42 connected to the holder 40. The holder 40 is provided so that the tablet computer 16 is fixed to the stand 14. The tablet computer 16 is received in the holder 40, so that the tablet computer 16 is connected to the holder 40, while the front surface 16a of the tablet computer 16 is substantially opened or covered. (As shown in FIG. 2). The holder 40 has a body 44 that defines a front surface 44a and a rear surface 44b.

  The body 44 of the holder 40 has parallelly spaced edges 46a and 46b, and parallel spaced edges 46c and 46d. The corner 48a is formed between the adjacent edge 46a and edge 46c. Further, the corner 48b is formed between the adjacent edge 46c and the edge 46b. Further, the corner 48c is formed between the adjacent edges 46b and 46d. Finally, the corner 48d is formed between the adjacent edge 46d and the edge 46a. A wall 50a extends from the corner 48a, the edge 46c, the corner 48b, and a portion of the edge 46b. In one exemplary embodiment, the wall 50a is integrally formed with the corner 48a, the edge 46c, the corner 48b, and the edge 46b. The wall 50a extends from the front surface 44a and curves upward and defines a curved inner surface 50aa. A lip 50ab is formed at the distal end of the curved inner surface 50aa. The wall 50b extends from a part of the edge 46b, the corner 48c, and a part of the edge 46d. In one exemplary embodiment, the wall 50b is integrally formed by the edge 46b, the corner 48c, and the edge 46d. The wall 50b extends from the front surface 44a and curves upward and defines a curved inner surface 50ba. A lip 50bb is formed at the distal end of the curved inner surface 50ba. In one exemplary embodiment, the wall 50b is integrally formed with the edge 46d and the corner 48d. The wall 50c extends from the front surface 44a and curves upward and defines a curved inner surface 50ca. The edge 50cb is formed at the distal end of the curved inner surface 50ca. A gap 52a is defined along the edge 46a and between the walls 50a and 50c. Further, a gap 52b is defined along the edge 46b and between the walls 50a and 50b. A gap 52c is defined along the edge 46d and between the walls 50b and 50c. An opening 54 a and an opening 54 b are formed through the body 44.

  The holder 40, the curved inner surface 50aa, the inner surface 50ba and the inner surface 50ca are provided so as to accommodate the sides of the tablet computer 16 when the tablet computer 16 is received and fixed inside. ing. In one exemplary embodiment, the walls 50 a, 50 b, and 50 c are bent so that each side of the tablet computer 16 can be received so that the tablet computer 16 is received in the holder 40. It is provided to accommodate and thus forms a friction and / or interference fit with the tablet computer 16. The edge 50ab, the edge 50bb, and the edge 50cb snap into a position beyond each edge of the front surface 16a of the tablet computer 16, thereby fixing the tablet computer 16 in the holder 40. When the tablet computer 16 is so received and secured therein by the holder 40, the tablet computer 16 engages each of the circular opening 70 and the front surface 44a of the body 44. Or in at least the vicinity thereof, and in some exemplary embodiments, the tablet computer 16 may be at least in the vicinity of each of the circular opening 70 and the front surface 44a, In this case, for example, a gap is defined between the tablet computer 16 and each of the circular opening 70 and the front surface 44a, and a layer or padding is formed between the tablet computer 16 and the circular opening 70 and each of the front surface 44a. The cover, protrusion, or coupler is provided between the circles. The opening 70 and / or extend through engaging the tablet computer 16, or may be any combination thereof.

  The gap 52a, gap 52b and gap 52c, and the opening 54a and opening 54b provide access to various terminals, buttons, switches, cameras, speakers or other components or components of the tablet computer 16. Yes. In some exemplary embodiments, instead of or in addition to one or more of the walls 50a, 50b, and 50c, the holder 40 may include one or more other walls. May contain. In some exemplary embodiments, instead of or in addition to one or more of the gaps 52a, gaps 52b, and gaps 52c, the holder 40 contains one or more other gaps. There are things to do. In some exemplary embodiments, instead of or in addition to one or both of the openings 54a and 54b, the holder 40 is formed by 1 or 2 formed through the body 44. It may contain other openings as described above.

  The arm 42 includes a connecting portion 56, a turning portion 58, and a hinge 60 that hinges the connecting portion 56 to the turning portion 58. The connecting portion 56 of the arm 42 is rotatably connected to the holder 40 by a connecting ring 62. The hinge 60 allows the pivoting portion 58 to pivot with respect to the hinge 60 and with respect to the connecting portion 56. The connector 63a is connected to an end portion 58a of the turning portion 58 that faces the hinge 60. Similarly, the connector 63 b is connected to the end portion 56 a of the connecting portion 56 that faces the hinge 60. The connector 63a and the connector 63b are provided so as to be connected to each other. In one exemplary embodiment, the connector 63a and the connector 63b form a Velcro fastener. In some exemplary embodiments, in addition to or instead of the Velcro fastener, the connector 63a and connector 63b may be, for example, a clasp, button, magnet, zipper, buckle Or it may contain other types of connectors such as any combination thereof.

  Under the conditions described below, the arm 42 may alternatively be placed in a retracted or deployed position. In the retracted position, the turning portion 58 and the connecting portion 56 are substantially parallel, and the connector 63a is connected to the connector 63b to maintain the arm 42 in the retracted position. The connector 63a and the connector 63b cooperate with each other to fix the arm 42 in the retracted position. In the unfolded position, the swivel 58 is swiveled away from the holder 40 with respect to the hinge 60 and with respect to the connecting portion 56, so that an angle 63c greater than zero degrees is formed by the portions 56 and 58. Defined between. Therefore, the swivel 58 can swivel in any number of directions with respect to the connecting portion 56 with respect to the hinge 60, and the direction can support the holder 40 in a manner like an easel. Containing.

  The tab 64 is formed in the turning portion 58 of the arm 42. The tab 64 defines an edge 64 a that should follow the edge 64 a that the tab 64 hinges with the pivot 58. Further, the hinge connection of the tab 64 is biased along an angular direction or otherwise formed so that the tab 64 extends angularly along the general direction of the hinge 60 from the pivot 58. The distal end of the tab 64 is located between the pivoting portion 58 and the connecting portion 56 of the arm, and an angle greater than zero degrees is between the tab 64 and the pivoting portion 58. Defined between. As a result, when the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12, the tab 64 is hung on the sleeve 32 adjacent to the opening 36b, as will be discussed in more detail below. Or otherwise.

  The opening 64b is formed through the pivot portion 58 of the arm 42, and the angular bias of the tab 64 is overcome, and the tab 64 is coplanar or substantially coplanar with the pivot portion 58. In this case, at least a part of the tab 64 is positioned with respect to the tab 64 so as to extend into the opening 64b. As a result, in some exemplary embodiments, when the tab 64 is engaged with a part of the case 12 or the stand 14, the tab 64 is in an angular orientation of the tab 64. The angle between the tab 64 and the swivel 58 is provided to bend against the bias and decreases. In some exemplary embodiments, this angle is reduced so that the tab 64 is coplanar or substantially coplanar with the pivot 58 and at least a portion of the tab 64 is It extends into the opening 64b. Further, once the tab 64 no longer engages the part of the case 12 or the stand 14, the tab 64 is provided to return to its original angular position with respect to the pivoting portion 58.

  In some exemplary embodiments as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a shoe, boot, or stopper 65 is connected to the end 58 a of the pivot 58. The stopper 65 connected to the end 58a located at the center of most of the edge of the end 58a extends along most of the edge of the end 58a. Further, in some exemplary embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, two shoes, boots, or stoppers 65 are also connected to the walls 50a and 50b, respectively, along the edge 46b. ing. Each stopper 65 is located in the vicinity of the gap 52b, and as a result, the gap 52b is located between the two stoppers 65 along the edge 46b. Each stopper 65 connected to the wall 50a and the wall 50b is smaller in size than the stopper 65 connected to the end portion 58a. Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, a shoe, boot, or stopper 65 is also connected to the wall 50a along the edge 46c. The stopper 65 connected to the wall 50a is at the center of the edge 46c. Each of the aforementioned shoes, boots, or stoppers 65 is provided to securely grasp or more preferably engage any horizontal plane on which the stand 14 is held. In some exemplary embodiments, the shoe, boot or stopper 65 described above is provided to securely capture or preferably engage any horizontal surface against which the stand 14 rests. Examples of one or more such materials include rubber, one or more elastomers, one or more plastic materials, or any combination thereof.

  With continuing reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, with reference to FIG. 7, one exemplary embodiment of the coupling ring 62 is described. The connecting ring 62 includes an upper flange 66 and a lower flange 67 spaced parallel thereto. An annular portion 68 extends between the parallel spaced flanges 66 and 67. The upper flange 66 and the lower flange 67 adhere with respect to opposite ends of the annular portion 68 and extend along the circumferential direction. An opening, such as a circular opening 70, is formed through the body 44 of the holder 40 and extends from the front surface 44a to the rear surface 44b. The circular opening 70 defines a rim 72 of the body 44. The rim 72 is displaced below the front surface 44 a of the main body 44 and extends around the circular opening 70 along the circumferential direction. A circular opening 74 is also formed through the connecting portion 56. The circular opening 74 and the circular opening 70 are arranged concentrically with each other, and as a result, the connecting portion 56 contacts or substantially contacts the rear surface 44 b of the main body 44. The annular portion 68 of the connecting ring 62 fits in both the circular opening 70 and the circular opening 74 simultaneously and concentrically. The rim 72 and the connecting portion 56 are both provided concentrically with the annular portion 68 and are held together by the upper flange 66 and the lower flange 67 of the connecting ring 62. At this position, the connecting portion 56 contacts or substantially contacts the inner surface 67a of the lower flange 67. In addition, the rim 72 contacts or substantially contacts the inner surface 66a of the upper flange 66. As a result, the upper flange 66 is either displaced in the same plane as the front surface 44a of the main body 44 or downward. When the connecting ring 62 is attached, the connecting portion 56 allows a 360 degree relative rotation with respect to the body 44 (and vice versa) using at least the circular opening 70 and the connecting ring 62. .

  In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 76 and corresponding notches 78 are provided to prevent relative rotation between the coupling ring 62 and the coupling portion 56, or at least Provided to block or resist to some extent. More specifically, the protrusion 76 extends from the inner surface 67 a of the lower flange 67. The protrusions 76 are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. The corresponding notch 78 is formed through the connecting portion 56 along and adjacent to the circumference of the circular opening 74. The protrusions 76 fit into the corresponding notches 78, thereby preventing relative rotation between the connecting ring 62 and the connecting portion 56, or at least obstructing or resisting to some extent. To do.

  As the connecting portion 56 rotates relative to the main body 44, the projection 76 is maintained in the notch 78, causing the connecting ring 62 to rotate with the connecting portion 56 and relative to the main body 44. Conversely, as the main body 44 rotates relative to the connecting portion 56, the protrusion 76 is maintained in the notch 78 and the main body 44 rotates relative to each of the connecting ring 62 and the connecting portion 56. cause. In addition, in some exemplary embodiments, a friction fit may be formed between the rim 72 and the annular portion 68. Relative rotation between the connection ring 62 and the body 44 is prevented by the friction fit. Until a limiting force is applied, the friction fit thus maintains the orientation of the body 44 with respect to the connection 56, which is a relative rotation between the body 44 and the connection 56. Introduce. In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, circumferentially spaced notches 80 are formed in the upper flange 66 and the annular portion 68. The position of each of the notches 80 along the circumferential direction corresponds to the position of each one of the protrusions 76 along the circumferential direction.

  In some exemplary embodiments, a circular opening (not shown) is formed in the pivot 58 of the arm 42 instead of or in addition to the tab 64. The circular opening is provided to accommodate the lower flange 67 when the arm 42 is in the retracted position, that is, when the arm 42 is in the retracted position, the lower side A flange 67 extends into the circular opening.

  Referring again to FIGS. 5 and 6 with supplementary reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, by using at least the circular opening 70 and the connecting ring 62, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8 and any number of viewing directions, including lateral viewing directions as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, by rotating the connecting portion 56 relative to the body 44 (or vice versa). Can be achieved. In the longitudinal viewing direction as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the edge 46b of the main body 44 or, if not, the edge 46a is positioned substantially horizontally on a horizontal plane. The connecting portion 56 rotates with respect to the main body 44 (or vice versa) using at least the circular opening 70 and the connecting portion 62 so that the swiveling portion 58 of the arm 42 When 46a or 46b is located in the substantially horizontal plane, it is substantially vertical. The swivel 58 then rotates outward relative to the hinge 60 to support the holder 40 in the longitudinal viewing direction in an easel-like manner. In some exemplary embodiments, the two shoes, boots, or stoppers 65 connected to the walls 50a and 50b, respectively, along the edge 46b are connected to the end of the pivot 58. As with the stopper 65 connected to 58a, the horizontal surface against which the stand 14 leans is firmly captured or preferably engaged. As a result, the shoe, boot, or stopper 65 allows the arm 42 to support the holder 40 in the longitudinal direction without sliding against the horizontal plane against which the stand 14 rests.

  8 and 9, the edge 46c of the main body 44, or the edge 46d otherwise, is positioned substantially horizontally on the horizontal plane. The connecting portion 56 rotates with respect to the body 44 (or vice versa) using at least a circular opening and the connecting ring 62 so that when the edge 46c or 46d is positioned on the substantially horizontal plane. The pivoting portion 58 of the arm 53 is substantially vertical. The swivel 58 then rotates outward relative to the hinge 60 to support the holder 40 in the lateral viewing direction in an easel manner. In some exemplary embodiments, the shoe, boot, or stopper 65 connected to the wall 50a along the edge 46c is connected to the end 58a of the pivot 58. As with 65, the horizontal plane against which the stand 14 leans is firmly captured or preferably engaged. As a result, the shoe, boot, or stopper 65 allows the arm 42 to support the holder 40 in the lateral direction without sliding relative to the horizontal plane against which the stand 14 rests.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the arm 42 (for changing from the portrait orientation shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 to the landscape orientation shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The direction of rotation of the main body 44 relative to the connecting portion 56 (or vice versa) is indicated by arrows 82a and 82b in FIG. For another example, the arm 42 (or vice versa) for changing the holder 40 from the landscape orientation shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 to the portrait orientation shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The rotation direction of the main body 44 with respect to the connecting portion 56 is indicated by arrows 84a and 84b in FIG.

  In one exemplary embodiment, the stand 14 may be removably coupled to the case 12, as illustrated in FIGS. 10-13, continuing with reference to FIGS. 1-9. it can. In order to detachably connect the stand 14 to the case 12, the arm 42 is first placed in the deployed configuration, as shown in FIG. The end 58a and subsequently the tab 64 of the pivot 58 is then introduced into the opening 36a formed by the sleeve 32 as shown in FIG. 11 and as indicated by the arrow 86. As a result, the holding passage 34 receives the turning portion 58. In some exemplary embodiments, the engagement between the tab 64 and the sleeve 32 causes bending to the tab 64 when the tab 64 is introduced into the opening 36a. As a result, the angle between the tab 64 and the pivoting portion 58 decreases. In some exemplary embodiments, the engagement between the tab 64 and the sleeve 32 causes the tab 64 to bend when the tab 64 is introduced into the opening 36a. Overcoming the urging of the tab 64 in the angular direction, so that the angle between the tab 64 and the pivot 58 is reduced, and both the pivot 58 and the tab 54 are used for the holding. It is inserted into the passage 34.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and indicated by the arrow 86, the pivot 58 is fed into the opening 36a and through the retaining passage 34 to the end 58a, and the tab 64 is It protrudes from the opening 36b formed by the sleeve 32. In some exemplary embodiments, once the tab 64 leaves the sleeve 32 adjacent to the opening 36 b, the angular bias of the tab 64 causes the tab 64 to move relative to the pivot 58. Return to its original angular position. In this position, the tab 64 is either in the vicinity of the end 32b of the sleeve 32 or engaged therewith. In this position, in some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 is removably coupled to the case 12 and combined with the sleeve 32, similarly between the tab 64 and the end 32b. And the stand 14 is fixed to the case 12. In some exemplary embodiments, when the pivot 58 is displaced relative to the case 12 in the direction indicated by the arrow 88, the tab 64 is at the end 32b and Hooks or otherwise engages or further engages the sleeve 32 adjacent to the opening 36b, thereby retaining the pivot 58 within the sleeve 32.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the tab 64 is omitted from the stand 14 and the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12, wherein the pivot 58 is Extending through a retaining passage 34, the sleeve 32 secures the stand 14 to the case 12. In some exemplary embodiments, the tab 64 is omitted from the stand 14 and the stand 14 is detachably coupled to the case 12, wherein the pivot 58 is at least partially In particular, the sleeve 32 extends into the holding passage 34 and fixes the stand 14 to the case 12.

  As shown in FIG. 13, once the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12, the connecting portion 56 and the holder 40 are connected to the hinge 60 and to the turning portion 58, the sleeve 32, and the case 12. The rear cover 30 can be turned with respect to each of the rear covers 30. As a result, the connecting portion 56 and the holder 40 pivot toward the pivoting portion 58 as indicated by the arrow 90 in FIG. Further, the arm 42 is fixed at the retracted position, while the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12 by connecting the connector 63b to the connector 63a.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 may be detached from the case 12 by performing the above steps in reverse. More specifically, the holder 40 may pivot about the hinge 60 in the opposite direction indicated by the arrow 90 in FIG. 13, thereby separating the connector 63b from the connector 63a. The pivot 58 of the holder 40 may then be removed from the retaining passage 34 defined by the sleeve 32. In particular, the swivel 58 and thus the holder 40 may be removed by first pressing the tab 64 so that the tab 64 bends and the tab 64 and the swivel 58 are The angle decreases. In some exemplary embodiments, this angle decreases until at least a portion of the tab 64 extends into the opening 64b, the tab 64 being coplanar or substantially identical to the pivot 58. It becomes a plane. When the tab 64 is so pressed, the holder 40 may then be removed by pulling the holder 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow 88 in FIG. To be supplied through the retaining passage 34. The turning portion 58 is pulled out from the holding passage 34 until the end portion 58a is removed from the opening 36a. In this position, the stand 14 may be considered detached from the case 12 in some exemplary embodiments.

  In one exemplary embodiment, the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12 as indicated by the arrow 86 in FIG. As long as 63a and 63b are not connected to each other, the angle 63c (FIG. 6) between the portions 56 and 58 may be swung in any number of directions including a slightly smaller direction. In one exemplary embodiment, the stand 14 is removed from the case 12 as indicated by the arrow 88 in FIG. 12, so that unless the connectors 63a, 63b are connected together, The turning portion 58 may be turned in any number of directions including a direction in which the angle 63c (FIG. 6) between the portions 56 and 58 is slightly smaller.

  In one exemplary embodiment as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, once the stand 14 is detachably coupled to the case 12, the case 12 is in an open configuration and the stand 14 is Supported in a support arrangement, thereby presenting any number of viewing directions, for example, a horizontally long viewing direction as shown in FIG. 14 and a vertically long viewing direction as shown in FIG. In the horizontal viewing direction as shown in FIG. 14, the edge 46 c and edge 46 d of the main body 44 are substantially parallel to the outer edge 18 b and the outer edge 20 b of the front cover 18 and the rear cover 20. The main body 44 is rotated with respect to the connecting portion 56 so that In the longitudinal viewing direction as shown in FIG. 15, the edges 46 a and 46 b are substantially parallel to the outer edges 18 b and outer edges 20 b of the front cover 18 and the rear cover 20. The main body 44 is rotated with respect to the connecting portion 56. These relative rotations are performed using at least the circular opening 70 and the connecting ring 62 so that a portion of the connecting ring 62 extends into the circular opening 70 as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in one exemplary embodiment, the tablet computer 16 is supported in a stand-alone arrangement and in an easel-like manner, and the stand 14 is in the case. 12 and may be placed in the landscape direction. In some exemplary embodiments, the shoe, boot, or stopper 65 is connected to the wall 50a along the edge 46c, and similarly to the end 58a of the pivot 58. And firmly hold or preferably engage the horizontal plane against which the stand 14 leans. As a result, the shoe, boot or stopper 65 enables the arm 42 to support the holder 40 in the landscape orientation without sliding with respect to the horizontal plane on which the stand 14 rests. In some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 does not contain the arm 42, so the stand 14 may be, for example, a horizontal plane (such as the upper surface of a table) or book in the landscape view direction. The tablet computer 16 is supported in a non-ease-like manner by the engagement of any one of its horizontal surfaces with the rear surface 44b of the holder 44. As a result, the tablet computer 16 extends in an angular direction to Make it easier to see in the landscape orientation. In some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 supports the tablet computer 16 in a non-ease-like manner, for example, in a horizontal plane (such as the upper surface of a table). ) Or both the book and the horizontal plane and the engagement of the rear surface 44b and / or the arm 42 causes the arm 42 to be in a retracted position so that the tablet computer 16 extends in an angular direction. Easy to see in the landscape direction.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the tablet computer 16 may be supported in an easel-like manner in a stand-alone arrangement, and the stand 14 is detached from the case 12 and placed in the longitudinal direction. In some exemplary embodiments, the wall 50a and one or both of the walls 50b are connected along the edge 46b, as well as the end 58a of the pivot 58. One or more shoes, boots or stoppers 65 securely grasp or preferably engage the horizontal plane on which the stand 14 rests. As a result, the shoe, boot or stopper 65 enables the arm 42 to support the holder 40 in the longitudinal direction without sliding with respect to the horizontal plane on which the stand 14 rests. In some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 does not include the arm 42, so the stand 14 can be, for example, a horizontal surface in the longitudinal direction (such as the top surface of a table) or a book and The tablet computer 16 is supported by engagement with either of the horizontal planes, and as a result, the tablet computer 16 extends in the angular direction to make it easier to see in the longitudinal direction. In some exemplary embodiments, when the stand 14 supports the tablet computer 16, the arm 42 may be, for example, a horizontal plane (such as the upper surface of a table) in the horizontal viewing direction or the like. It is in the retracted position by the engagement of either the book or the horizontal plane with the rear surface 44b and / or the arm 42, so that the tablet computer 16 extends in the angular direction for easy viewing in the longitudinal direction.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the tablet computer 16 can be supported in an assembled arrangement, and the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12 and placed in a horizontally long direction. In one exemplary embodiment, the tablet computer 16 can be positioned in the horizontal direction using the opening and closing member 24, and has a slightly longer edge and the front side of the tablet computer 16. One of the edges 46c or 46d of the holder 40 in the vicinity of the outer edge 18b of the cover 18 is supported. In this position, the opening / closing member 24 maintains a relatively long edge (corresponding to one of the edges 46 c or 46 d) of the tablet computer 16 in the vicinity of the outer edge 18 b of the front cover 18. In this position, in some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 and / or the tablet computer 16 engages either one or both of the inner surface 18 a and the opening and closing member 24. Instead, in some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 and the tablet computer 16 extend beyond the opening and closing member 24, and the stand 14 and / or the tablet computer 16 are The front cover 18 engages with the horizontal surface against which it leans.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the tablet computer 16 can be supported in an assembled arrangement, and the stand 14 is detachably connected to the case 12 and placed in a vertically long viewing direction. In one exemplary embodiment, the tablet computer 16 is placed in the longitudinal direction by using the opening and closing member 24, the relatively short edge of the tablet computer 16, and the front cover One of the edges 46a or 46b of the holder 40 is supported at a position near the outer edge 18b. In this position, the opening / closing member 24 maintains the relatively short edge (corresponding to one of the edges 46 a or 46 b) of the tablet computer 16 in the vicinity of the outer edge 18 b of the front cover 18. In this position, in some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 and / or the tablet computer 16 engages one or both of the inner surface 18 a and the opening and closing member 24. Instead, in some exemplary embodiments, the stand 14 and the tablet computer 16 extend beyond the opening and closing member 24, and the stand 14 and / or the tablet computer 16 are The front cover 18 engages with the horizontal surface against which it leans.

  In one exemplary embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1-19 and continuing with reference to FIGS. 1-19, a retail display is generally referred to by the reference numeral 100 and a panel, as illustrated in FIG. 101, a product trading unit 102, and a product display unit 104. The product trading unit 102 may be combined with the panel 101, any combination of photos, text, or graphs, some or all of which. In one exemplary embodiment, the product trading unit 102 is displayed through the panel 101. In one exemplary embodiment, in addition to or instead of the photo, text, or graph, the product buying and selling unit 102 may provide, for example, an acoustic presentation, a visual presentation, an acoustic / visual presentation, It may contain any number of product trading materials such as graph user interfaces, flyers, booklets, leaflets, brochures, posters, other trading materials or any combination thereof. These product sales materials may be combined with the panel 101 and displayed through the panel 101.

  The product display unit 104 includes a plurality of cases 12a, a plurality of cases 12b, a plurality of stands 14a, and a plurality of stands 14b, all of which are coupled to the panel 101. In one exemplary embodiment, the stand 14 a and the stand 14 b are connected to or coupled to the panel 101. In one exemplary embodiment, the cases 12 a and 12 b are connected to or connected to the panel 101. However, each of the case 12a and case 12b is the same as the case 12 described above in connection with FIGS. 1-19, but the size of each of the cases 12a is greater than the size of each of the cases 12b. large. However, each of the stand 14a and stand 14b is the same as the stand 14 described above with respect to FIGS. 1-19, but the size of each of the stands 14a is greater than the size of each of the stands 14b. large.

  In one exemplary embodiment, each of the stands 14a is a tablet computer that is relatively large in size than the tablet computer 16 provided to be supported or housed by each of the stands 14b. 16 is provided to support or accommodate. In some exemplary embodiments, each of the stands 14a may be, for example, the Apple iPad®, the Apple iPad® 2, the Apple Corp. iPad® 3, Apple's iPad® 4, Apple's iPad® Air, iPad® Air 2, Samson Galaxy Tab 10.1®, etc. A variety of relatively large tablet computers 16 are provided for receiving each. Each of the stands 14a is provided so as to be detachably connected to any one of the cases 12a, and the stand 14a accommodates one of the relatively large tablet computers 16 as described above. Is provided.

  In one exemplary embodiment, each of the stands 14b is a tablet computer that is relatively small in size than the tablet computer 16 that each of the stands 14a is provided to support or house. 16 is provided to support or accommodate. In some exemplary embodiments, each of the stands 14b may be, for example, Apple's iPad® Mini, Apple's iPad® Mini 2, Apple's iPad. A variety of relatively small tablet computers 16 such as the Mini 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 are provided to each accept. Each of the stands 14b is provided so as to be detachably connected to any one of the cases 12b, and the stand 14b supports one of the relatively small tablet computers 16 as described above. Or it is provided to accommodate.

  In some exemplary embodiments, any one of the stand 14a or stand 14b is detachably coupled to the case 12 as described above with respect to FIGS. 1-19. Each may be detachably connected to any one of the case 12a or case 12b in substantially the same manner as the embodiment.

  In one exemplary embodiment, the product display unit 104 displays the case 12a and case 12b and the stand 14a and stand 14b in five columns C1-C5 and four rows R1-R4. To do. The stand 14a and the stand 14b are displayed in the row C1 and the row C5. The stand 14a is provided to accept a variety of relatively large tablet computers 16 and is displayed in the rows R3 and R4 of the columns C1 and C5. The stand 14b is provided to receive various ones of the relatively small tablet computers 16, and is displayed in the rows R1 and R2 in the columns C1 and C5. The stand 14b is provided to receive various of the relatively small tablet computers 16 and is displayed in the rows R1 and R2 of the columns C1 and C5. The case 12a and the case 12b are displayed in the rows C2-C4. The case 12a is detachably connected to any one of the stands 14a, and is displayed in the rows R3 and R4 of the columns C2-C4. The case 12b is provided so as to be detachably connected to any one of the stands 14b, and is displayed in the rows R1 and R2 of the columns C2-C4.

  In one exemplary embodiment, the case 12a and case 12b have a variety of colors and materials, thereby allowing the consumer to select for any one tablet computer 16. An assortment of products containing the colors and materials of In some exemplary embodiments, each of the stand 14a and stand 14b is removable from any of the case 12a and case 12b, so the case 12a and case 12b and the stand 14a and stand 14b is assembled in a standard unit and records maintenance, capital investment and / or physical required to maintain a product family that can accommodate, protect and decorate a special type of tablet computer 16 Reduce the amount of space. In one exemplary embodiment, the modularity of the case 12a and case 12b and the stand 14a and stand 14b can be used by retailers, particularly limited record maintenance capabilities, physical space, and Accommodate, protect and decorate a wide variety of said tablet computers 16 to those with capital resources, with such variety of different sizes and manufactured at different stores. It is possible to provide a product group that can In one exemplary embodiment, the modularity of the case 12a and case 12b and the stand 14a and stand 14b can accommodate, protect and decorate a particular type of tablet computer 16. Reduce the number of inventory merchandise identification numbers required to maintain a product group. In one exemplary embodiment, the retail display 100 allows the consumer to quickly and accurately identify the stand 14a or stand 14b that is compatible with a particular tablet computer 16. Can do. Similarly, the retail display 100 allows the consumer to quickly and accurately identify the case 12a or case 12b provided such that a particular stand 14a or stand 14b is detachably connected. .

  In some exemplary embodiments, the visual representation of the retail display 100 may be in whole or in part, a multi-touch screen, a touchpad, a computer screen, one or more. May be displayed on an output device, such as any graphic display system and / or any combination thereof, and in some exemplary embodiments, this visual display of the retail display 100 Such a display may be a user interface role that a consumer may look for through case 12 and / or stand 14. In some exemplary embodiments, a non-transitory computer readable medium and a device containing a plurality of instructions stored thereon are provided, wherein the instructions are Can access and execute one or more computers to provide a user interface that may be viewed and purchased by one or more cases 12 and / or one or more stands 14 And the user interface contains a full or partial visual display of the retail display 100. In some exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the visual display of the retail display 100 includes the product trading unit 102 and / or the product display unit 104, as a URL. It is hosted on a website accessible through the internet-like network via a known internet address.

  The present disclosure presents an apparatus provided to support a portable electronic device, the apparatus having first and second covers, the first and second covers being connected, and the case being A case having a back having an open arrangement and a closed arrangement, a holder provided so as to be detachably connected to the case and defining a front surface, and a holder having an opening formed through the main body on the front surface And the apparatus has a first arrangement in which the stand is detachably connected to the case, and a second arrangement in which the stand is detached from the case, A holder is provided to receive the portable electronic device in each of the first and second arrangements, and when the portable electronic device is received by the holder, the device is The portable electronic device is in engagement with or at least in the vicinity of each of the opening and the front surface of the body of the holder, and the case is in the open configuration. When the device is received by the holder, the device is in the first configuration and the case is in an open configuration, and the portable electronic device is each of the front and opening of the body of the holder. Engaged with, or at least in the vicinity of, the holder is rotatable between at least a lateral viewing direction and a longitudinal viewing direction using at least the opening, and the device is capable of rotating between the lateral viewing direction and the longitudinal viewing direction. Are provided so as to support the portable electronic device in an easel-like manner. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm has a first portion that is rotatably coupled to the holder, and a second portion that is hinged to the first portion. . In one exemplary embodiment, the case includes a sleeve, and the sleeve at least partially includes a passage provided to at least partially receive the second portion of the arm. Defining and as the second portion of the arm extends through the passage, the device is in the first arrangement where the stand is removably coupled to the case. In one exemplary embodiment, the holder and the first part of the stand are connected to the case and the second for a hinge connection between the first and second parts of the stand. Pivotable with respect to each of the portions, wherein the device is in the first arrangement wherein the stand is removably coupled to the case and the second portion of the arm extends through the passage. is there. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm includes a retracted position in which the first and second portions are substantially parallel and the first and second portions are not substantially parallel. An angle greater than zero degrees has a deployed position defined between the first and second portions. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm further includes first and second connectors respectively connected to the first and second portions, the first and second connectors Can be connected to each other, wherein the arm is in a retracted position and fixes the arm in the retracted position. In one exemplary embodiment, the first and second covers define the first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and the sleeve includes one of the first and second inner surfaces. Connected. In one exemplary embodiment, the stand further includes a connection ring that rotatably connects the arm to the holder, and at least a portion of the connection ring extends into the opening; When the portable electronic device is received by the holder and the device is in the second arrangement, the holder uses at least the opening and the connection ring to form the lateral viewing direction and the longitudinal viewing direction. The stand is provided so as to support the portable electronic device in each of the horizontally long viewing direction and the vertically long viewing direction in an easel-like manner.

  The present disclosure also presents a device provided to support a portable electronic device, the device having first and second covers that define a first inner surface and a second inner surface, respectively. And a back that connects the first and second covers to connect the case so that the case has an open and closed arrangement, and the case is provided to fix the portable electronic device. The first stand is detachably connected to the case, so that the portable electronic device is fixed to the first stand, and the first stand is detachably connected to the case. And the case is in the closed arrangement, the back and the first and second covers substantially cover the portable electronic device, and other portable electronic devices are fixed. Second second So that the second stand can be detachably attached to the case when the other portable electronic device is fixed to the second stand. And the case is in the closed configuration, the back and the first and second covers substantially cover the other portable electronic device, the other portable electronic device being said first. The portable electronic device has a size different from the size. In one exemplary embodiment, the case further includes an opening / closing member provided to fix the first cover to the second cover, wherein the case is disposed in the closed position. It is in. In one exemplary embodiment, the sleeve includes a sleeve connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces, the sleeve having opposing first and second ends, The sleeve defines a passage, the passage extends between the opposing first and second ends of the sleeve, the sleeve forms a first opening at the first end, and the first One opening provides access to the passage. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises the first stand, the first stand being provided to receive the first mentioned portable electronic device. A holder and an arm connected to the holder, at least a portion of the arm extending into the passage through the first opening, wherein the first stand is detachably connected to the case. The In one exemplary embodiment, the sleeve is connected to the second inner surface of the second cover, and the sleeve is of the width of the second inner surface of the second cover. Extending across a portion, the sleeve is located midway along the length of the second inner surface of the second cover. In one exemplary embodiment, the second cover defines an outer end extending along the length of the second inner surface of the second cover, and the position of the sleeve is determined by the position of the sleeve. Displacement along the width direction of the second inner surface and toward the outer end of the second cover, so that the sleeve is intermediate along the width of the second inner surface of the second cover Not very well located. In one exemplary embodiment, the passage is formed to receive at least a portion of the first stand, wherein the first stand is removably coupled to the case, At least a portion of the first stand is provided to be inserted into the first opening, so that the passage receives at least a portion of the first stand, and the passage is in the second stand. The second stand is detachably connected to the case, and at least a part of the second stand is inserted into the first opening. So that the passage receives at least a portion of the second stand.

  The present disclosure also presents a device provided to support a portable electronic device, the device having a stand, the stand having a holder for receiving the portable electronic device, the stand further comprising It has an arm that is rotatably connected to the holder and supports the holder in an easel-like manner, and allows a relatively constant rotation between the holder and the arm. In one exemplary embodiment, the relative rotation between the holder and the arm is allowed so that the arm supports the holder in an easel-like manner in a landscape orientation. Provided, relative rotation between the holder and the arm is allowed to be provided such that the arm is supported in an easel-like manner in the longitudinal viewing direction. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm has a first portion that is rotatably coupled to the holder, and a second portion that is hinged to the first portion. In one exemplary embodiment, each of the first and second portions is pivotable about the hinge connection so that the arm is substantially free of the first and second portions. A retracting position that is substantially parallel and a deployed position in which the first and second portions are not substantially parallel and an angle greater than zero degrees is defined between the first and second portions. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm further includes first and second connectors connected to the first and second portions, respectively, the first and second connectors. When allowed to be connected to each other, the arm is in the retracted position and fixes the arm in the retracted position. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes the first and second covers provided such that the stand is removably coupled and defining first and second inner surfaces, respectively. And a back that connects the first and second covers and the case has an open and closed arrangement, the back and the first and second covers being substantially portable. The portable electronic device is received by the holder when covering the electronic device, the stand is detachably connected to the case, and the case is in the closed arrangement. In one exemplary embodiment, the case has a sleeve connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces, the sleeve defining a passageway, and the second of the arm. When the portion extends into the passage, the stand is detachably connected to the case.

  The present disclosure is different from the first portable electronic device in that the first stand provided to support the first portable electronic device having the first size, and the first portable electronic device. A second stand provided to support a second portable electronic device having a second size different from the first size of the electronic device, and each of the first and second stands is detachable And a first case provided to be coupled to the first case, wherein the first case includes first and second covers defining first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and the first case. The first case is connected to the first and second covers and has a back with an open and closed arrangement, and the first case is provided so as to substantially cover the first portable electronic device. When the first stand is used, the first portable electronic device The first stand is detachably connected to the first case, the first case is in a closed arrangement thereof, and the first case is used for the second portable electronic device. When provided so as to substantially cover, the second stand supports the second portable electronic device, the second stand is detachably coupled to the first case, and the first stand The case is in its closed configuration. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes a second case provided so that each of the first and second stands is coupled, and the second case includes: The first stand supports the first electronic device when the second case is provided to substantially cover the first portable electronic device; The first stand is detachably coupled to the second case, the second case is in its closed arrangement, and the second case substantially covers the second portable electronic device. The second stand supports the second portable electronic device, the second stand is detachably coupled to the second case, and the second case is In its closed arrangement. In one exemplary embodiment, the first stand is connected to the first mobile phone regardless of whether the first stand is detachably connected to the first case. Regardless of whether or not the second stand is detachably connected to the second case, the second stand is adapted to support the second portable electronic device. It is provided to support. In one exemplary embodiment, the kit includes a panel provided to be coupled to the first stand, the second stand, the first case, and the second case. In this case, the first stand is detached from each of the first and second cases, and the second stand is detached from the first and second cases. In one exemplary embodiment, the kit is a retail display kit, and the first stand, the second stand, the first case, and the second case are: At least partly forming a production display part, in which case the first stand, the second stand, the first case and the second case are coupled to the panel. In one exemplary embodiment, the first stand and the second stand are displayed in a first row or row, in which case the first stand and the second stand are Combined with the panel, the first case and the second case are displayed in a second row or row, wherein the first case and the second case are combined with the panel.

  The present disclosure also presents an apparatus provided to support a portable electronic device, the apparatus having a case and a stand detachably connected to the case, the stand being the portable electronic device A first arrangement in which the stand is detachably coupled to the case; and a second arrangement in which the stand is detached from the case. The holder is rotatable between a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation, wherein the device is in either the first configuration or the second configuration and the stand is an easel In such a manner, the portable electronic device is provided to support the device, in which case the device is in either the first arrangement or the second arrangement. In one exemplary embodiment, the stand further includes an arm that is rotatably connected to the holder, and relative rotation between the holder and the arm is allowed. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm has a first portion that is rotatably coupled to the holder, and a second portion that is hinged to the first portion. In one exemplary embodiment, the case includes a sleeve, the sleeve defining a passage provided to at least partially receive the second portion of the arm, and the sleeve of the arm. A second portion extends into the passage, wherein the device is in the first arrangement in which the stand is detachably connected to the case. In one exemplary embodiment, the first portion of the holder and the stand is for a hinge connection between the first and second portions and of the case and the second portion. The device is pivotable with respect to each other, wherein the device is in the first arrangement in which the stand is removably connected to the case and a second portion of the arm extends into the passage. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm includes a retracted position where the first and second portions are substantially parallel and the first and second positions are not substantially parallel and zero. An angle greater than degrees has a deployed position that defines between the first and second positions. In one exemplary embodiment, the arm further includes first and second connectors connected to the first and second portions, respectively, the first and second connectors being It is allowed to be connected to each other, in which case the arms are in a retracted position for fixing the arms in the retracted position. In one exemplary embodiment, the case is connected to the first and second covers defining the first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and to the first and second covers. The case has a back with an open configuration and a closed configuration, and the sleeve is connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces.

  The present disclosure also presents one or more methods according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

  The present disclosure also presents one or more systems according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

  It should be understood that changes may be made to the foregoing without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the elements and teachings of the exemplary embodiments useful in the various descriptions are generally described in some or all of the exemplary embodiments useful in the descriptions. Or may be combined in part. In addition, one or more of the elements and teachings of one or more exemplary embodiments useful for the various descriptions are omitted, at least in part, and / or one or more of the various embodiments useful for the various descriptions. It may be at least partially combined with two or more of the other elements and teachings.

  For example, “upper”, “lower”, “upper”, “lower”, “between”, “bottom”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “angular”, “upward”, “ Downward, Sideways, Left / Right, Left, Right, Right / Left, Upside Down, Bottom to Top, Top, Bottom, Bottom to Top "," From top to bottom ", etc. are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to the particular direction or position of the structure described above.

  In some exemplary embodiments, the various steps, processes and processes are described as appearing as different acts, but one or more of the steps, one or more of the processes. And / or one or more of the steps may also be performed in different orders, simultaneously and / or sequentially. In some exemplary embodiments, the steps, processes and processes may be merged into one or more processes, processes and / or processes. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more of the operating steps in each embodiment may be omitted. Further, in some instances, some components of the present disclosure may be employed without corresponding use of other components. Furthermore, one or more of the above-described embodiments and / or modifications may be combined in whole or in part with any one or more of the above-described embodiments and / or modifications.

  Although some exemplary embodiments have been described in detail above, the disclosed embodiments are exemplary only and not limiting, and those skilled in the art will recognize many other modifications, changes, and It will be appreciated that replacements are / is possible without significantly departing from the novel techniques and benefits of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications, changes and / or substitutions are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined in the following claims. In the claims, a functional expression is intended to cover not only the structure and structural equivalents described herein as performing the described function, but also equivalent structures. .

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  An apparatus provided to support a portable electronic device, wherein the apparatus is connected to the first and second covers so as to have first and second covers and an open arrangement and a closed arrangement. A case having a back and a stand provided to be detachably connected to the case, the stand having a holder having a body defining a front surface, and the holder is disposed on the front surface. The apparatus further includes an opening formed to penetrate the main body, and the apparatus includes a first arrangement in which the stand is detachably coupled to the case, and a second arrangement in which the stand is detached from the case. And the holder is provided to receive the portable electronic device in each of the first and second arrangements, and the portable electronic device is received by the holder. In some cases, the device is in the first arrangement, the case is in a closed arrangement, and the portable electronic device engages each of the front surface and the opening of the body of the holder, or At least in the vicinity, the spine and the first and second covers substantially cover the portable electronic device, and when the portable electronic device is received by the holder, the device is the first Wherein the case is in the open configuration, the portable electronic device engages or is at least near each of the front surface and the opening of the body of the holder, and the holder is at least The opening can be rotated between a horizontally long viewing direction and a vertically long viewing direction using the opening, and the device is in an easel-like manner in each of the horizontally long viewing direction and the vertically long viewing direction. Provided so as to support the serial portable electronic devices.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stand further includes an arm rotatably connected to the holder, and relative rotation between the holder and the arm is allowed.   3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the arm has a first portion that is rotatably coupled to the holder, and a second portion that is hinged to the first portion.   The case includes a sleeve, the sleeve at least partially defining a passage provided to receive the second portion of the arm, and the second portion of the arm extends through the passage. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the apparatus is in the first arrangement in which the stand is removably coupled to the case.   The holder and the first portion of the stand are pivotable with respect to a hinge connection between the first and second portions and to each of the case and the second portion, wherein 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the apparatus is in the first arrangement wherein the stand is removably coupled to the case and the second portion of the arm extends into the passage.   The arm includes a retracted position where the first and second portions are substantially parallel, and the first and second portions are not substantially parallel and are zero between the first and second portions. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the device has a deployment position in which an angle greater than degrees is defined.   The arm further includes first and second connectors that connect to the first and second parts, respectively, wherein the first and second connectors are allowed to be connected to each other, The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the arm is in the retracted position and secures the arm in the retracted position.   The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second covers define first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and the sleeve is connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces.   The stand further includes a connection ring that rotatably connects the arm to the holder, and at least a part of the connection ring extends into the opening, wherein the portable electronic device is received by the holder. The device is in the second arrangement, the holder is rotatable between the horizontal viewing direction and the vertical viewing direction using at least the opening and the connection ring, and the stand is The said apparatus of Claim 2 provided so that a type | mold electronic device might be supported in each of the said horizontally long view direction and the said vertically long view direction in an aspect like an easel.   An apparatus provided to support a portable electronic device, wherein the apparatus has first and second covers defining first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and an open configuration and a closed configuration. A case having a back connected to the first and second covers, the case having a first stand provided so that the portable electronic device is fixed to the case in a detachable manner; As a result, when the portable electronic device is fixed to the first stand, the first stand is detachably connected to the case, and the case is in a closed arrangement. A second stand provided so that the back and the first and second covers substantially cover the portable electronic device and other portable electronic devices are fixed to the case. Removably connected As a result, when the other portable electronic device is fixed to the second stand, the second stand is detachably connected to the case, and the case is closed. The back and the first and second covers substantially cover the other portable electronic device, and the other portable electronic device has the size of the portable electronic device described above. Have different sizes.   11. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the case further includes an opening / closing member provided to fix the first cover to the second cover, wherein the case is in the closed arrangement.   The case further includes a sleeve connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces, the sleeve having opposing first and second ends, the sleeve defining a passage, and the passage Extends between opposing first and second ends of the sleeve, the sleeve forming a first opening at the first end, the first opening providing access to the passage. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, provided.   The apparatus includes the first stand having a holder provided to receive the portable electronic device described at the beginning, and an arm connected to the holder, at least a part of the arm being the passage. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the device extends through the first opening, wherein the first stand is removably coupled to the case.   The sleeve is connected to the second inner surface of the second cover, the sleeve extends across a portion of the width of the second inner surface of the second cover, and the sleeve is the second cover. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, located midway along the length of the second inner surface of the cover.   The second cover defines an outer end extending along a length of the second inner surface of the second cover, and the position of the sleeve is along the width of the second inner surface and the second cover. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the device is displaced toward the outer end of a second cover so that the sleeve is not located midway along the width of the second inner surface of the second cover.   The passage is formed to receive at least a part of the first stand, wherein the first stand is detachably coupled to the case, and at least a part of the first stand is the first stand. The passage is configured to receive at least a portion of the first stand, the passage being configured to receive at least a portion of the second stand, and In this case, the second stand is detachably connected to the case, and at least a part of the second stand is provided to be inserted into the first opening. The apparatus of claim 12 for receiving at least a portion of a stand.   A device provided to support a portable electronic device, the device having a stand, the stand having a holder for receiving the portable electronic device, and the stand further comprising: An arm is provided that is rotatably connected to the holder and supports the holder in an easel-like manner, allowing relative rotation between the holder and the arm.   Relative rotation between the holder and the arm is permitted, so that the arm is provided to support the holder in a landscape orientation in an easel-like manner, between the holder and the arm. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein relative rotation is allowed, so that the arm is provided to support the holder in an easel-like manner in a portrait orientation.   18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the arm has a first portion that is rotatably coupled to the holder, and a second portion that is hinged to the first portion.   Each of the first and second portions is pivotable about the hinge connection therebetween, so that the arm is in a retracted position in which the first and second portions are substantially parallel; 20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the second portion is not substantially parallel and has a deployed position where an angle greater than zero degrees is defined between the first and second portions.   The arm further includes first and second connectors connected to the first and second parts, respectively, the first and second connectors being allowed to be connected to each other, 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the arm is in the retracted position and secures the arm in the retracted position.   The apparatus further includes a case provided so that the stand is detachably connected, the case including first and second covers defining first and second inner surfaces, respectively, and the first cover. Connecting the first and second covers, the case having a back with an open and closed arrangement, the back and the first and second covers substantially covering the portable electronic device, 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the portable electronic device is received by the holder, the stand is detachably coupled to the case, and the case is in the closed configuration.   The case has a sleeve connected to one of the first and second inner surfaces, the sleeve defining a passage, the second portion of the arm extending into the passage, wherein the stand is removable. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the apparatus is operatively coupled to the case. A first stand provided to support a first portable electronic device having a first size;
Unlike the first portable electronic device, the second portable electronic device has a second size different from the first size of the first portable electronic device and is provided to support the second portable electronic device. 2 stands,
First and second covers, each of which is detachably connected to each of the first and second stands, respectively, and defines first and second inner surfaces; and the first and second covers; A first case connected and having a back with an open and closed arrangement.
The first case is provided so as to substantially cover the first portable electronic device, wherein the first stand supports the first portable electronic device and the first portable electronic device. A stand is detachably coupled to the first case, the first case being in its closed arrangement;
The first case is provided so as to substantially cover the second portable electronic device, wherein the second stand supports the second portable electronic device, and the second stand Is detachably coupled to the first case, the first case being in its closed configuration. Each of the first and second stands further includes a second case provided to be coupled, the second case having an open and closed arrangement;
The second case is provided so as to substantially cover the first portable electronic device, wherein the first stand supports the first portable electronic device, and the first stand is The second case is elastically connected to the second case, and the second case is in its closed arrangement;
The second case is provided so as to substantially cover the second portable electronic device, wherein the second stand supports the second portable electronic device, and the second stand 25. The kit of claim 24, removably connected to a second case, wherein the second case is in its closed configuration. The first stand is provided to support the first portable electronic device regardless of whether or not the first stand is detachably connected to the first case.
The second stand is provided to support the second portable electronic device regardless of whether or not the second stand is detachably connected to the second case. 25. The kit according to 24.   The first stand, the second stand, the first case, and the second case further include a panel provided so that the first stand is the first and the second stand. 25. The kit of claim 24, wherein the kit is detached from each of the second cases, and the second stand is detached from each of the first and second cases.   The kit is a retail display kit, wherein the first stand, the second stand, the first case, and the second case at least partially form a product display portion, 28. The kit of claim 27, wherein the first stand, the second stand, the first case, and the second case are coupled to the panel.   The first stand and the second stand are displayed in a first column or row, wherein the first stand and the second stand are coupled to the panel, and the first case and the second stand Two cases are displayed in a second column or row, and the first case and the second case are displayed in a second column or row, where the first case and the second case are 30. The kit of claim 28, coupled to the panel.

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