KR101769904B1

KR101769904B1 - Case having standing leg for electronic devices

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Publication number: KR101769904B1
Application number: KR1020150152969A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김대영
Original assignee: 주식회사 슈피겐코리아
Priority date: 2015-02-19
Filing date: 2015-11-02
Publication date: 2017-08-21
Also published as: KR20160102106A

Abstract

The case for the electronic apparatus having the supporting means may include a protective cover, a protective frame and a supporting means. An opening for receiving the holding means is formed on the rear surface of the protective frame. The support means pivots against the protective cover and the protective frame. The holding means is configured to rotate at a predetermined angle until the rotation is stopped by the turning end wall of the protective frame. The opening has a size to accommodate the support means. The support means can be rotated from a closed position in which the support means is received in the opening to an open position rotated at a predetermined angle. In the open position, the electronic device can be placed at an angle appropriate for viewing with respect to the surface.

Description

[0001] CASE HAVING STANDING LEG FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a case for an electronic device having a supporting means, and more particularly to a smartphone case having a supporting means for supporting the case. The support means is rotatable from the protective case and the protective frame of the case.

Portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart phones, and tablet computers are widely used. The user uses his or her fingers to hold these devices by hand or use various functions of the device. However, when using the device, the user may drop the device and damage the device. In addition, when the electronic device is used for a long time, it may adversely affect the body such as the hand, arm, and the like in a posture holding the electronic device.

The user of the portable electronic device uses the case to protect the device, and the manufacturer produces various types of cases for the protection of the portable device. However, these cases do not allow the user to support the portable device at an appropriate angle without holding the portable device directly. Or, even if such a function is provided, there is a problem that the structure is complicated or uncomfortable.

An embodiment of the present invention is a case for an electronic device such as a cellular phone, a smart phone or a tablet computer, and a case provided with a supporting means. More specifically, the support means may be configured to be rotatable not only from the protective frame provided in the case, but also from the protective case provided in the case.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a case may include a protective cover, a protective frame, and a supporting means. The rear surface portion of the protective frame may be provided with an opening capable of receiving the supporting means. The support means may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the protective cover and the protective frame. The support means may be configured to rotate within a predetermined angular range until the rotation is stopped by the pivoting end wall of the protective frame.

Further, the case according to another embodiment may have an opening having a size enough to accommodate the supporting means. The support means may be configured to be rotatable from a closed position received in the opening to an open position in which the support means is rotated at a predetermined angle. When the support means is in the open position, the electronic device may be erected at an appropriate angle (e.g., an angle suitable for viewing the electronic device screen) from the surface on which the electronic device is placed.

According to the above-described object of the present invention, the structure of the supporting means for supporting and raising the case is simple and the appearance is good; The support means can be used easily and conveniently; The durability of the supporting means can be improved by making the supporting means pivotable with respect to the protective case as well as the protective frame; When the mobile phone is accommodated in the case, the supporting means can be safely rotated and the closing and opening of the supporting means is convenient; The protective cover, the protective frame and the support means can be very easily engaged and the support means can be easily replaced; The surface of the support means is located on the same plane as the surface of the protective frame, so that the appearance and finishing are good; There is an advantage that the supporting means can be opened conveniently by using the nail and the operation is simple.

1 is a perspective view of a case having support means according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a case with the support means in an open position according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3 is another perspective view for explaining a state in which the support means is in the open position for supporting the electronic device in a transverse state according to an embodiment; FIG.
4 is an exploded view of a case with a protective cover, a protective frame and a support means according to one embodiment.
5 is a perspective view of a protective cover according to one embodiment.
6 is a perspective view of a support means according to one embodiment.
7 is another perspective view of a support means according to one embodiment.
8 is a perspective view of a protection frame according to an embodiment.
9 is another perspective view of a protective frame according to one embodiment.
10 is a partial perspective view of a protective frame for indicating an opening of a protective frame according to one embodiment.
Figure 11 is a perspective view of the support means in an open position to support and raise the case according to another embodiment.
12 is another perspective view with the support means in an open position to support and raise the case according to another embodiment;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Also, terms used in this specification are intended to illustrate the embodiments by way of illustration and not to limit the invention.

It is to be understood that the singular < RTI ID = 0.0 > expressions < / RTI > may include plural instances unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and the numerical values should be construed to include the specified numerical value unless explicitly stated otherwise. The expression of a range can be expressed in terms of a particular value "about" to a particular value "about ". Representations of ranges may be interpreted to mean inclusive of a particular numerical value to a particular numerical value. Similarly, the expression of a numerical value may mean an approximation by a representation of "degree ".

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a case 10 having a support means 40 and Figure 2 shows a case 10 in a state in which the support means 40 is in an open position. Figure 3 shows an embodiment in which the electronic device 100 (not shown) and the case 10 are supported laterally when the support means 40 is in the open position. 4 is an exploded view of a case 10 having a protective cover 20, a protective frame 30, and support means 40, according to one embodiment. The electronic device may be, but is not limited to, a cellular phone, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an MP3 player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like.

The case 10 having the support means 40 for the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a protective cover 20, a protective frame 30, and a support means 40. Here, the protective cover 20 may be made of a soft material. Further, the protection frame 30 may be made of a hard material. The protective cover 20 may be configured to cover the rear portion 110 of the electronic device 100 and protect the electronic device 100 with the electronic device 100 disposed therein. The protective frame 30 may be detachably attached to cover the protective cover 20 and the supporting means 40 may support the electronic device 100. The opening portion is formed in the rear face portion 31 of the protection frame 30 and the supporting means 40 can be configured to fit into the opening portion 50. [ In addition, the support means 40 may be configured to rotate by a predetermined angle 80. [

According to some embodiments, the protective cover 20 may cover most of the electronic device 100 (not shown) except for the screen or the front portion thereof, and may be connected to components such as a camera lens, various ports, And a cut-out portion.

When the support means 40 is in the open position, the case 10 can support and raise the electronic device 100 at a suitable viewing angle in a plan view.

The opening 50 may be sized to receive the support means 40. The support means 40 is movable from an open, closed position in the housing 50 to an open position rotated at a predetermined angle 80 to allow the electronic device 100 to be placed at an appropriate viewing angle from the surface It can rotate.

The supporting means 40 can be fixed to the center shaft by the protective cover 20 or the protective frame 30. [ Preferably, the support means 40 may be secured to the center shaft so as to be rotatable by the protective cover 20 and the protective frame 30. [ Or the support means 400 may be fixed to the center shaft so as to be rotatable by the protective cover 20 or the protection frame 30, respectively.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the protective cover 20, and Figs. 6 and 7 are perspective views of the support means 40. Fig. 8 and 9 are perspective views of the protection frame 30. Fig.

The support means 40 includes a pivotal end 43 and the protective cover 20 can include a pivoting groove 25 formed on the rear portion 21 of the protective cover 20. In addition, the pivotal end 43 may include a protrusion 45 that is received in the pivotal groove 25. Further, the projecting portion 45 can be configured such that the pivotal end portion 43 is fitted into the pivotal groove 25. [ The projecting portion 45 can form a rotation axis of the support means 40. [

The protective frame 30 may include a pivoting recess 55 formed on the side surface 32 of the opening 50 to receive the projection 45. [

5, the pivotal groove 25 may include two end portions 27 and a body portion 26 for allowing two projections 45 to be fitted in the end portion 27 and the pivot concave portion 55 . Preferably, the end portion 27 and the pivoting concave portion 55 may form a cylindrical shape to accommodate the cylindrical projection 45. Further, the pivotal end portion 43 can be pivoted in the pivotal groove 25. The rotation groove 25 may be formed in a soft shape so that the support means 40 can rotate smoothly.

Preferably, the pivotal groove 25 is formed in a round or circular shape, and the diameter of the body portion 26 may be larger than the diameter of the end portion 26.

The protective frame 30 may be detachable on the protective cover 20 so that when the protective frame 30 is mounted on the protective cover 20 the holding means 40 is disposed within the opening 50 The projecting portion 45 can be received in the pivoting concave portion 55. Here, the projecting portion 45 may serve as a hinge of the supporting means 40. [ In this way, the support means can be simply replaced when damaged or worn out.

The projecting portions 45 can be formed at both ends of the pivotal end portion 43 by forming the supporting means 40 and the projecting portions 45 together. Alternatively, it may be formed by inserting a shaft in an axial through hole (not shown) on the pivotal end 43 of the supporting means 40.

The support means 40 may include an inner side surface 41 and an outer side surface 42 and the protective frame 30 may include a pivot end wall 33, two side portions 32 and a distal end wall 34. [ . &Lt; / RTI > 8, the pivoting end wall 33, the two side portions 32, and the distal end wall 34 may form an opening 50. As shown in Fig.

10 is a perspective view of the protection frame 30 showing the opening 50 of the protection frame 30. Fig.

The supporting means 40 is moved to a predetermined angle (for example, a predetermined angle) until the abutting portion 47 of the outer side surface 42 comes into contact with the pivotal end wall 33 by preventing the supporting means 40 from further rotating by the pivotal end wall 33 80). &Lt; / RTI > Preferably, the predetermined angle 80 may be an angle of 90 degrees or more. 3, when the predetermined angle 80 is 90 degrees or more, the support means 40 is placed in contact with the case 10 and the case 10 due to the weight of the case 10 and the electronic device 100 (not shown) And does not rotate back toward the opening 50 while the electronic device 100 is supported and erected. The weight of the case 10 and the electronic device 100 (not shown) may apply pressure to rotate the support means 40 in a direction away from the opening 50.

Preferably, the abutting portion 47 of the supporting means 40 is inclined and the abutting end wall 33 abuts against the abutting portion 47 when the supporting means 80 rotates at a predetermined angle 80 To be a planar contact with respect to the first electrode (not shown). The planar contact has a wider contact point than the line or point contact, so that damage to the support means 40 and the rotation end wall 33 can be minimized. In addition, the pivoting end wall 33 can support the support means 4 so that the support means 40 can be more stably positioned in the open position. Further, by adjusting the inclined surfaces of the turning end wall 33 and the contact portion 47, the predetermined angle 80 can be adjusted.

The engaging protrusion 60 is formed on the supporting means 40 and the engaging cavity 62 can be formed on the side portion 32 so that the engaging cavity 62 and the engaging protrusion 60 are engaged. Alternatively, the engaging cavity 62 may be formed on the supporting means 40 such that the engaging protrusion 60 is formed on the side portion 32 and the engaging protrusion 60 is engaged with the engaging cavity 62. Preferably, two engaging projections 60 and two engaging cavities 62 may be located on opposite sides of the support means 40. At the closed position, the support means 40 can be secured by engagement of the engagement projection 60 and the engagement cavity 62.

A substantial part of the inner surface 41 of the support means 40 can be brought into contact with the rear surface portion 21 of the protective cover 20 when the support means 40 is in the closed position. The rear portion 21 of the protective cover 20 may be made of a soft material to prevent damage to the support means. The outer surface 42 of the support means 40 is positioned at approximately the same height as the rear surface portion 31 of the protection frame 30 when the support means 40 is in the closed position, 10 can have a stylish appearance and feel.

The distal end wall 34 may be formed obliquely and an interval 82 may be formed between the distal end wall 34 and the distal end 44 for the user to insert the nail and open the support means 40 easily. The user can insert the nail into the gap 82 to release the engagement of the engaging projection 60 and the engagement cavity 62. Here, the user can rotate the support means 40 at a predetermined angle 80 until the rotation of the support means 40 is stopped by the turning end wall 33.

The recesses or slopes 46 may be formed on the distal end 46 of the support means 40 to facilitate the insertion of the nail of the user into the gap 82 to open the support means 40. In addition to the inclined distal end wall 34, a recess or sloped surface 46 formed on the distal end 44 may make the gap 82 larger for easier insertion of the nail.

Due to the structure of the gap 82, the support means 40 need not have a separate structure of knobs, levers or handles for opening the support means 40. Since there are no knobs, levers or handles, the support means 40 and the case 10 can be designed more beautifully.

An emblem, a trademark, a slogan, a curtain, or the like may be formed on the inner surface 41 of the support means 40. Further, an emblem, a trademark, a slogan, or an emblem or the like may be formed at a position corresponding to the position of the opening 50 on the rear face 1 @ of the protective cover 20. Emblems, trademarks, slogans or draperies may be formed on the outer surface 42 of the support means 40.

The rear portion 21 of the protective cover 20, which corresponds to the position of the inner side surface 41 and the opening 50, may have a pattern to provide an additional grip in addition to the aesthetic design.

The protective cover 20 is made of a soft material, and the protective frame 30 can be made of a hard material. Preferably, the protective cover 20 may be made of a resilient material.

The soft material may be a resilient elastomer. For example, the soft material may be thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or other thermoplastic elastomer having similar hardness. The hard material may comprise a sufficiently hard material. For example, the hard material may be polycarbonate (PC) or another hard material having a hardness higher than that of the soft material.

The protective frame 30 can be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), titanium, aluminum, graphite composite, metal, plastic or any other suitable material. Preferably, the protective cover 20 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane, and the protective frame 30 can be made of polycarbonate.

11 is a perspective view of a case 10 in which the supporting means 40 is opened to stand up and support the case 10 in a lateral direction according to another embodiment. Fig.

A credit card storage space 71 may be formed between the protective cam 20 and the protection frame 30. [ The cover 70 can open and close the storage space 71. The support means 40 may be formed to pivot from the opening 50 on the protective frame 30 and preferably be formed on the side of the cover 70.

Here, the predetermined angle 80 may be any angle, but it may preferably be 90 degrees or less. By adjusting the inclined surfaces of the turning end wall 33 and the contact portion 47, the predetermined angle 80 can be adjusted. The angle between the protective cover 20 corresponding to the turning end wall 33 and the opening 50 needs to be 90 degrees or less so that the predetermined angle 80 is 90 degrees or less.

Figs. 5, 10 and 11 show a state in which the case 10 is erected by being supported in a transverse form. However, the present invention can also be constructed such that the case is supported in a vertical form and erected.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

Claims

A case (10) for an electronic device (100) having a supporting means (40)
A protective cover 20 for protecting the electronic device 100 installed inside and surrounding the rear portion of the electronic device 100;
A protective frame (30) detachably mounted on the protective cover (20);
Support means (40) comprising a protrusion (45) formed on the pivotal end (43) and for raising the electronic device; And
And an opening (50) formed in a rear portion (31) of the protection frame (30)
The support means 40 is installed in the opening 50 and rotates with respect to the protective cover 20 or the protection frame 30,
The support means (40) are configured to rotate up to a predetermined angle (80)
The protective cover 20 includes a rotation groove 25 formed on the rear surface 21 of the protective cover 20,
The protective frame 30 includes a rotation concave portion 55 formed in a side portion 32 of the opening 50 to receive the projection 45,
The protrusion 45 of the support means 40 is inserted into the space formed by the rotation groove 25 and the rotation concave portion 55 as the protection frame 30 is mounted on the protective cover 20 (10) pivotally coupled to the protective frame (30) and the pivotal groove (25)

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The method according to claim 1,
The pivoting groove 25 includes a body portion 26 and an end portion 27,
The projecting portion 45 is engaged with a space formed by the end portion 27 and the pivoting concave portion 55,
The pivotal end portion (43) pivots with respect to the pivotal groove (25)
Wherein said pivoting groove has a circular shape and is configured such that a diameter of said body portion is larger than a diameter of said end portion.

The method according to claim 1,
The support means 40 has an inner side surface 41 and an outer side surface 42,
Characterized in that the protective frame (30) comprises the opening (50) with a pivoting end wall (33), two side portions (32) and a distal end wall (34).

8. The method of claim 7,
The support means 40 is configured to rotate at a predetermined angle 80 until the abutting portion 47 of the outer side surface 42 contacts the pivotal end wall 33. [ .

9. The method of claim 8,
The abutting portion 47 is formed to be inclined and the abutting portion 47 abuts against the abutting end wall 33 when the supporting means 40 rotates at a predetermined angle 80 (10). &Lt; / RTI >

8. The method of claim 7,
An engaging projection 60 is formed on the supporting means 40 and an engaging cavity 62 is formed in the side portion 32,
Characterized in that the engaging projection (60) is engaged with the engaging cavity (62).

8. The method of claim 7,
The engaging protrusion 60 is formed in the side surface portion 33 and the engaging cavity 62 is formed on the supporting means 40,
Characterized in that the engaging projection (60) is engaged with the engaging cavity (62).

8. The method of claim 7,
Characterized in that a substantial surface of the inner surface (41) of the support means (40) is configured to contact the rear surface (31) of the protective cover (20) when the support means (40) (10).

8. The method of claim 7,
Characterized in that the outer surface (42) of the support means (40) is positioned flush with or similar in height to the rear face (31) of the protective frame (30) when the support means (10).

8. The method of claim 7,
Characterized in that the distal end wall (34) is formed obliquely and a gap (82) is formed between the distal end wall (34) and the distal end (44) of the support means (44).

15. The method of claim 14,
A case (10) in which a recess or slope (46) is formed on the distal end wall (44) of the support means (40).

The method according to claim 1,
A case (10) in which an emblem, trademark, slogan or drapery is formed on an inner surface (41) of said support means (40).

The method according to claim 1,
A case (10) in which an emblem, trademark, slogan or drapery is formed on the outer side (42) of the support means (40).

The method according to claim 1,
A case (10) in which an emblem, a trademark, a slogan or a curtain is formed in the rear portion (21) of the protective cover (20) corresponding to the position of the opening (50).

The method according to claim 1,
The protective cover (20) is made of a soft material, and the protective frame (30) is made of a hard material.

20. The method of claim 19,
The protective frame (30) is made of polyvinyl chloride, titanium, aluminum, graphite composite, metal or plastic.

20. The method of claim 19,
The protective cover (20) is made of thermoplastic polyurethane, and the protective frame (30) is made of polycarbonate.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the predetermined angle (80) is greater than or equal to 90 degrees.

The method of claim 1, wherein
Wherein the predetermined angle (80) is 90 degrees or less.