JP3182556U - Cover with multiple stand configurations - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a cover having a plurality of stand configurations that perform a protective function by covering the apparatus.
A first portion having a first end portion and a second end portion, a second portion having a third end portion and a fourth end portion, and a third portion having a fifth end portion. A first portion 210 rotatably connected to the device by a first end 211, a second portion 220 rotatably connected to the first portion 210 by a second end 212, and a third portion The portion 230 is rotatably connected to the second portion 220 by the fourth end portion 224, and the second portion 220 contacts the leaving surface by the third end portion 223, and the second end of the first portion 210. The portion 212 is higher than the first end portion 211. While protecting the device, it has a stand configuration with different angles. In addition, it provides more stable support and is less likely to collapse during operation.
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Description

  The present invention provides a cover that provides a protective function by covering the device, and in particular, can have a plurality of different stand configurations, and fixes a device having a plurality of surfaces so that a user stands at different angles. Related to what helps.

  Devices with multiple surfaces, especially electronic devices such as tablets, bootable screens, etc., are often placed on a desk and fixed at a certain angle to make it easier for the user to use. In conventional methods, the angle is fixed using a support pedestal or the device is supported by a foldable stand attached to the device. The problem with using a stand pedestal is that bootability is undesirable in most cases and can only be used in defined locations. Further, since the collapsible stand that can be attached to the apparatus has members extending in the appearance of the apparatus, it is necessary to further design in order to be beautiful and easy to use. The conventional method is often used in the form of a stand, and no other functions are added.

  (Not published for violation of public order and morals) discloses a cover, which provides a protective function by covering the device. Its handy and non-volume design can blend into everyday lifestyle and has little impact on the use of other functions. By installing the cover, a triangular tube can be formed to support the tablet. However, there are only two types of stand configurations of different angles, typing and media appreciation. In other usage situations, for example, when used on the knee (laptop), providing a relatively good visual angle Can not. Further, in the form of media appreciation, the contact area with the desk is not large, so it is easy to fall down during operation.

  In view of the above circumstances, there is a need to provide a cover that can provide a more angled stand configuration and stable support.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned needs that have not been satisfied in the past and various problems in the prior art, the object of the present invention is to help the user to use the device at at least two fixed angles, It is to provide a cover structure having a stand configuration.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a cover that has a structure in which the stand form is relatively stable and is not easily collapsed by operation.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a cover that has a hollow portion to reduce the volume and weight of the cover.

  In order to achieve at least one of the above objects or other objects, the present invention is used to cover an apparatus, and provides a cover having a plurality of stand configurations, and has a first end and a second end. At least a portion, a second portion having a third end and a fourth end, and a third portion having a fifth end, the first portion being rotatably connected to the device by the first end. The second part is rotatably connected to the first part by the second end, the third part is rotatably connected to the second part by the fourth end, and the cover forms a stand support form The device can be tilted at a constant angle, the second part is in contact with the leaving surface by the third end, and the second end of the first part is higher than the first end.

  Also, the third part contacts the first part by the fifth end, leans the device on the third part and is tilted to another angle.

  The first portion further includes a position limiting element for preventing slipping of the fifth end, and the position limiting element includes, but is not limited to, a groove, a hole, and a magic tape (registered trademark).

  The first portion further includes a portion including a first end portion of the first portion and a portion including a second end portion of the first portion, which are separated by a hinge line.

  The second portion has a hollow portion, and at least a portion of the first portion is exposed.

  An effect of the present invention is to provide a cover structure having a stand shape that helps a user to use the apparatus at at least two fixed angles.

  Another effect of the present invention is to provide a cover that has a relatively stable structure in the form of a stand and is not easily collapsed by operation.

  Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a cover that has a hollow portion to reduce the volume and weight of the cover.

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional view of the first stand form of the present invention observed from the side. FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of the second stand form of the present invention observed from the side. FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view showing the structure of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional view showing a case where the device is covered as a cover in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view showing a case where Example 2 of the present invention is assembled. FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view showing a case where Example 2 of the present invention is assembled (when flattened). FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional view of the second stand form of Example 2 of the present invention observed from the side. FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional view of the first stand form of Example 2 of the present invention observed from the side.

  In order to make the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, preferred embodiments will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1 and 2 are three-dimensional views of the two types of stand configurations of the cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention observed from the side. The cover 200 includes a first portion 210 having a first end 211 and a second end 212, a second portion 220 having a third end 223 and a fourth end 224, and a third having a fifth end 235. Part 230 is included. Here, the first portion 210 is rotatably connected to the apparatus 100 (tablet in the example in the figure) by a first end portion 211, and the second portion 220 is rotatably connected to the first portion 210 by a second end portion 212. The third portion 230 is rotatably connected to the second portion 220 by the fourth end 224.

  The connecting end portion 900 in the embodiment in the figure has a hinge structure using a double hinge, one end of which is joined to the first end portion 211, and the hinge end portion 901 of the device is joined to the device 100. The double hinge design is mainly for fitting the cover 200 in this embodiment to the front and back of the device. What is shown in the drawing is merely an example, and any device that can achieve the function of being rotatably connected can be said to be an appropriate equivalent.

  The present embodiment is generally constituted by a plate-like material, and the material may be any material that can be assembled to a stand, and includes, but is not limited to, a polymer, a composite, and a laminate. . When the cover 200 is folded, it is positioned in front of the device 100 and serves as a protection. When installed in a stand configuration, the device can be tilted at a certain angle.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the cover 200 can be installed in the first stand form, and in this case, the apparatus 100 can be inclined at a certain angle. Here, the second portion 220 is in contact with the leaving surface by the third end 223, and the second end 212 of the first portion 210 is higher than the first end 211. The width of the stand shown in the figure (i.e., the distance from the third end 223 to the hinge end 901 of the device 100 bottom) is clearly wider than many conventional examples and has a relatively stable structure. It can be provided, and is difficult to fall down by operation.

  In order to further stabilize the stand configuration, a position limiting element corresponding to the third portion 230 is installed on the back surface of the apparatus 100 to restrict the movement thereof. For example, the third portion 230 is formed by a projecting sheet. To stop. Alternatively, the movement of the pair of connecting members, for example, a hook and loop band, a snap button, or the like is limited to the cover 200 and the back of the apparatus 100 to restrict the movement.

  By installing the cover 200 in the second stand configuration, the apparatus 100 can be inclined at other angles. As a specific method, the third portion 230 of FIG. 1 is bent downward, the fifth end portion 235 and the first portion 210 are brought into contact with each other, and a stand form as shown in FIG. 2 is obtained. This angle of inclination is between two different angles of typing and media appreciation (not shown for public order and morals violations). When the device is used on the knee, the comfortable angle of the neck at the same time. Suitable for maintaining. The relatively large width can avoid the problem of falling easily when used on a knee at a media viewing angle (not shown for violation of public order and morals), for example.

  The appropriate bending angle of the third part 230 stops the weight of the device 100 from being reduced by creating a frictional force between the fifth end 235 and the first part 210. In addition, a position limiting element for preventing slipping of the fifth end portion can be separately designed. One avoids slipping of the fifth end by providing a groove on the first portion 210. The other is to install a hole on the first portion 210 so as to correspond to the protrusion installed on the fifth end 235. Alternatively, the stand structure is further stabilized by a method of increasing the frictional force or the resistance force with a velcro tape or the like.

  Reference is made to what is shown in FIGS. These are three-dimensional views in various application states in which Example 2 of the cover of the present invention is observed from the side. The cover 200 includes a first portion 210 including a first end 211 and a second end 212, a second portion 220 including a third end 223 and a fourth end 224, and a third portion 230 including a fifth end. Is provided. Here, the first part 210 is rotatably connected to the apparatus 100 (shown in the figure is a tablet) by a first end 211, and the second part 220 is rotated by the second end 212 with the first part 210. The third portion 230 is rotatably connected to the second portion 220 by a fourth end 224 and an end 225 symmetrical to the fourth end.

  Please refer to FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view showing the composition of Example 2. FIG. Shown in the figure are a cover 200 and a device 100 (shown on the back of the device). In the figure, the connecting end 900 of the embodiment is a hinge structure using a double hinge, one end of which is joined to the first end 211, and the device hinge end (not shown) is connected to the device 100. Join. The design of the double hinge is mainly for fitting the cover 200 in this embodiment to the front and back of the apparatus. A relatively clear distinction from the first embodiment is that the second portion 220 has a hollow portion 228 (trapezoidal hollow), and when folded as shown in FIG. 4, at least a portion of the first portion (for example, FIG. The inside 214) is exposed. Further, the first portion 210 having a length shorter than the long side of the device 100 includes a portion 213 including a first end portion of the first portion and a second end portion of the first portion separated by the first portion hinge line 215. A portion 214 is further included. These designs can reduce the total volume and corresponding weight of the cover.

  The cover 200 can achieve functions such as structure, protection, and dirt prevention by using a design and an appropriate material, and can refer to many precedents such as US Pat. No. 20110163642. For example, each member 213, 214, 220, 230 in the figure has a hard material reinforced area of a lining, thereby improving the mechanical strength that can be protected.

  See FIG. FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional view when the cover of Example 2 is folded. The cover 200 covers the front of the device 100 and protects the screen. The portion 213 including the first end of the first portion 210 of the first portion 210 is not shown in the figure because it is shielded by the third end 230, and the portion 214 including the second end of the first portion is The second portion 220 is exposed from a hollow portion 228 (trapezoidal hollow) and is rotatably connected to the second portion 220 by the second end portion 212.

  The fifth end 235 of the third part 230 of the cover 200 of FIG. 3 is applied to the hinge line 215 of the first part, the part 213 including the third part 230 and the first end of the first part 210 is folded, 5 is obtained by fitting the second portion 220 to the back surface of the apparatus 100. The length of each part is appropriately arranged, and if the center of gravity of the apparatus 100 is appropriately arranged, the apparatus can be made to stand in the state shown in FIG. 5, and the media viewing stand angle (not shown for violation of public order and morals) is set. Equivalent to.

  When the form of FIG. 5 is made flat, it becomes as shown in FIG. 6 and corresponds to a typing angle (not shown for violation of public order and morals).

  FIG. 7 can be obtained by raising the device 100 of FIG. 6 from the right side and arranging the left side of the device 100 so that it abuts against the leaving surface. FIG. 7 shows a second stand configuration of the first embodiment.

  Similarly, Example 2 can also be installed in the first stand configuration of Example 1, as shown in FIG.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention are as described above, but are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make changes or modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is determined by the description of the scope of claims.

100 Device 200 Cover 210 First part 211 First end 212 Second end 213 Part 214 including the first end of the first part 215 Part including the second end of the first part 215 First part hinge line 220 Second part 223 Three end portion 224 Fourth end portion 225 End portion 228 corresponding to the fourth end portion Recessed portion 230 Third portion 235 Fifth end portion 900 Connection end portion 901 Device hinge end portion

US Provisional Application No. 61 / 384,179 entitled “Apparatus and Method for Magnetic Attachment” filed on September 17, 2010 by Lauder et al. Discloses a cover that is protected by covering the device. Provide functionality. Its handy and non-volume design can blend into everyday lifestyle and has little impact on the use of other functions. By installing the cover, a triangular tube can be formed to support the tablet. However, there are only two types of stand configurations of different angles, typing and media appreciation. In other usage situations, for example, when used on the knee (laptop), providing a relatively good visual angle Can not. Further, in the form of media appreciation, the contact area with the desk is not large, so it is easy to fall down during operation.

By installing the cover 200 in the second stand configuration, the apparatus 100 can be inclined at other angles. As a specific method, the third portion 230 of FIG. 1 is bent downward, the fifth end portion 235 and the first portion 210 are brought into contact with each other, and a stand form as shown in FIG. 2 is obtained. This tilt angle is between two different angles, Lauder's cover typing and media appreciation, and is suitable for maintaining a comfortable neck angle when the device is used on the knee. ing. The relatively large lateral width can avoid the problem of being easily tilted when used on a knee at a media viewing angle of Lauder's cover, for example.

The fifth end 235 of the third part 230 of the cover 200 of FIG. 3 is applied to the hinge line 215 of the first part, the part 213 including the third part 230 and the first end of the first part 210 is folded, 5 is obtained by fitting the second portion 220 to the back surface of the apparatus 100. The length of each part is appropriately arranged, and if the center of gravity of the apparatus 100 is appropriately arranged, the apparatus can be made to stand in the state of FIG. 5, which corresponds to the stand angle for viewing the media of Lauder cover.

When the form of FIG. 5 is made flat, it becomes as shown in FIG. 6 and corresponds to the typing angle of Lauder cover.

Claims (6)

A cover having a plurality of stand forms used for covering the device,
A first portion having a first end and a second end;
A second portion having a third end and a fourth end;
A third portion having a fifth end, and at least
A first portion rotatably coupled to the device by a first end;
The second part is rotatably connected to the first part by a second end;
The third part is rotatably connected to the second part by the fourth end,
The cover forms a stand support form, the device can be tilted at a certain angle,
A cover having a plurality of stand configurations, wherein the second part is in contact with the leaving surface by a third end, and the second end of the first part is higher than the first end.   The cover according to claim 1, wherein the third portion is in contact with the first portion by a fifth end portion. The first portion further includes a position limiting element for preventing the slip of the fifth end,
The cover having a plurality of stand forms according to claim 2, wherein the position limiting element includes, but is not limited to, a groove, a hole, and (not shown for violation of public order and morals).   The first portion of claim 1, further comprising a portion including a first end of the first portion and a portion including a second end of the first portion, separated by a hinge line. A cover having a plurality of stand forms.   The hinge line stops the fifth end of the third part, prevents slipping, and leans the device over the third part to tilt it at another angle, The cover which has the some stand form of Claim 4.   The cover according to claim 1, wherein the second part has a hollow part, and at least a part of the first part is exposed when the second part is folded.

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