TW201720272A - Stand - Google Patents

Abstract

A stand for supporting an electronic device includes at least one first frame, at least one second frame and at least one positioning mechanism. The first frame has a first surface. The first frame pivots to the electronic device. The second frame has a second surface. The second frame pivots to the first frame, thereby having a first position and a second position. The positioning mechanism includes at least one positioning slot, at least one pushing element and at least one elastic element. The positioning slot is located inside the second frame and forms an opening on the second surface. The elastic element is disposed inside the first frame. The pushing element is connected to the elastic element and protrudes from first surface. When the second frame is at the first position, the pushing element is engaged to the positioning slot. When the second frame is at the second position, the pushing element disengaged from the positioning slot.

Description

Support frame

The present invention relates to a support frame, and more particularly to a support frame for supporting an electronic device.

With the advancement of technology, portable electronic devices such as smart phones or tablets that have the functions of watching movies, browsing the web or playing games have become an indispensable tool in modern life. In the case of a tablet computer, in order to provide a more comfortable viewing angle for the user, the tablet is usually provided with a support frame, and the support frame can be pivoted and unfolded relative to the tablet computer, and the user can view the viewing angle according to the desired angle. Place the tablet on a flat surface (such as a desktop) at different degrees of inclination.

However, such a design still has deficiencies, for example, when the support frame is pivoted relative to the tablet to the stop positioning point of the tablet, the support frame is at a maximum angle relative to the tablet opening. In this case, if the user forgets that the support frame has been opened to the maximum angle and continues to press the tablet, the support frame is susceptible to external force and causes bending deformation near the stop positioning point. When the support frame is bent and deformed, it can no longer be flattened on the tablet computer and affects the overall appearance.

In addition, in this case, if the user's finger is placed between the support frame and the tablet computer inadvertently, the accident that the finger is pinched by the support frame may occur inadvertently.

The invention provides a support frame, which solves the problem that the support frame is easily bent and deformed by external force when it abuts against the stop positioning point, and reduces the probability of the finger being inadvertently caught by the support frame.

A support frame disclosed in the present invention is used to support an electronic device. The support frame includes at least one first frame body, at least one second frame body and at least one positioning mechanism. At least one first frame has a first surface. At least one first frame is pivotally connected to the electronic device. At least one second frame has a second surface. The at least one second frame is pivotally connected to the at least one first frame and has a first position and a second position. The at least one positioning mechanism includes at least one positioning groove, at least one abutting member and at least one elastic body. The at least one positioning groove is disposed inside the at least one second frame body and forms an opening on the second surface. The at least one elastic body is disposed inside the at least one first frame body, and the at least one abutting member is coupled to the at least one elastic body and protrudes from the first surface. When at least one second frame is in the first position, at least one abutting member is fastened to the at least one positioning groove. When the at least one second frame is in the second position, the at least one abutting member is disengaged from the at least one positioning groove.

According to the invention, the support frame can be temporarily fastened to the second frame by the design of the positioning mechanism between the first frame and the second frame, but the support frame is opposite to the electronic body. When the device is pivoted to the maximum angle or pressed by a large external force, the second frame body and the first frame body are relatively pivoted to avoid the occurrence of bending deformation of the support frame. In addition, the chance of a finger being accidentally pinched by the support frame can also be reduced.

The above description of the disclosure and the following description of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to illustrate and explain the spirit and principles of the invention, and to provide further explanation of the scope of the invention.

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Referring to FIG. 1, a schematic view of a support frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention applied to an electronic device is shown. As shown, the present invention provides a support frame 1 that can be used to support an electronic device 9. Specifically, in the embodiment, the support frame 1 is pivotally connected to the electronic device 9 , and the support frame 1 can be pivoted and unfolded relative to the electronic device 9 , and the user can view the electronic device according to the required viewing angle. 9 is placed on a flat surface (for example, a table top) with different inclinations. It should be noted that the electronic device 9 described herein may be, but not limited to, a tablet, a smart phone, a notebook, or an integrated full-function computer (All-in-One PC). Portable electronic devices such as AIO PC) are not intended to limit the invention.

Hereinafter, the detailed structure of the support frame 1 will be explained. 2 to 5, FIG. 2 is an exploded view of FIG. 1 according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged view of the support frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a partial view of FIG. 3 according to the present invention. The exploded view is enlarged, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 55 of FIG. 3 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the support frame 1 includes two first frames 10 , two second frames 20 , a third frame 30 , and two pivots 40 . Specifically, the first frame 10 is pivotally connected to the electronic device 9, and the second frame 20 is pivotally connected to the first frame 10 via the two pivots 40. Further, the first frame 10 is A first pivot axis A1 pivots relative to the electronic device 9, and the second frame 20 pivots relative to the first frame 10 with a second pivot axis A2, and the first pivot axis A1 and the second pivot The axis of rotation A2 is non-coaxial. In this embodiment, the second frame 20 is pivotable relative to the first frame 10 to have a first position and a second position, and the first position and the second position will be described in detail later. The third frame body 30 is connected between the two second frame bodies 20. The second frame body 20 is connected to the electronic device 9 via the two first frame bodies 10 , and the third frame body 30 is connected to the first frame body 10 via the second frame body 20 .

In the present embodiment, the third frame body 30 and the second frame body 20 are integrally formed and together form a U-shaped structure, but are not intended to limit the present invention. For example, in other embodiments, the second frame 20 and the third frame 30 can be separate components. In addition, it should be stated first that the number of the first frame body 10 and the second frame body 20 is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, in other embodiments, the support frame may include only a single first frame 10 and a single second frame 20. In this case, the support frame can omit the third frame body 30.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the first frame body 10 and the second frame body 20 in which a pair of phases are pivotally connected will be described. In the present embodiment, the first frame body 10 has a convex portion 110, and the second frame body 20 has a concave portion 210 matching the convex portion 110. The convex portion 110 is located in the concave portion 210 , and the convex portion 110 is pivotally disposed on the concave portion 210 via the aforementioned pivot 40 . Further, the first frame body 10 has a first surface 11 , and the second frame body 20 has a second surface 21 . The first surface 11 is located on one side of the convex portion 110 facing the concave portion 210 , and the second surface 21 is located at the concave portion 210 . Facing one side of the convex portion 110. In the present embodiment, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 refer to surfaces facing the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, respectively.

In the present embodiment, the support frame 1 further includes a plurality of positioning mechanisms 50. As shown in FIGS. 4-5, a positioning mechanism 50 is disposed between each of the first frame bodies 10 and each of the second frame bodies 20, The utility model comprises two positioning grooves 510, two abutting members 520 and an elastic body 530. The protrusion 110 includes a body 111 and a first cover 113. The recess 210 includes a second cover 211.

In detail, the body 111 has a receiving slot S1, and the first cover 113 is mounted on the body 111 and has two openings 110a communicating with opposite ends of the receiving slot S1. The first surface 11 is located on the first cover 113, and thus, it is understood that the opening 110a is located on the first surface 11. The second cover 211 is mounted on the inner side of the recess 210. The second surface 21 is located on the second cover 211. The two positioning grooves 510 are formed on the second frame body 20 opposite to each other. Specifically, the two positioning grooves 510 are disposed on the second cover body 211 opposite to each other and form an opening 511 on the second surface 21, respectively. The elastic body 530 is movably disposed in the receiving groove S1 of the body 111 of the convex portion 110, and the two abutting members 520 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the elastic body 530. Further, each of the abutting members 520 includes a limiting portion 521 and a protrusion 523 connected to each other. The limiting portion 521 is located in the receiving groove S1 and interferes with the opening 110a, that is, the two openings 110a. A portion of the accommodating groove S1 is covered, and the protrusion 523 is connected to the elastic body 530 via the limiting portion 521 to pass through the opening 110a. Therefore, the limiting portion 521 is located in the receiving groove S1 by the opening of the opening 110a of the first cover 113, and the protrusion 523 can be movably protruded from the opening 110a by the elastic body 530, that is, The first surface 11 protruding from the first cover 113 of the convex portion 110 is detachably fastened to the positioning groove 510 of the second surface 21 of the concave portion 210, respectively. In addition, each of the abutting members 520 has a guiding slope 5231 for pressing the positioning groove 510 on the second cover 211 against the abutting member 520.

It can be understood from FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 that the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are pivoted relative to each other, and the positioning groove 510 on the second surface 21 of the recess 210 is pressed against the top member 520. The inclined surface 5231 is guided to allow the abutting member 520 to compress the elastic body 530, whereby the abutting member 520 is pushed against the positioning groove 510.

Moreover, the elastomer 530 described herein may be, but is not limited to, a compression spring, but is not intended to limit the invention, as long as it provides a design that provides the elastic force of the abutment member 520, and is within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, it can be understood that in the embodiment in which the foregoing support frame has only a single first frame body 10 and a single second frame body 20, the number of the positioning mechanisms 50 is only one.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the materials of the first cover 113 and the second cover 211 may be, but are not limited to, metal, and have characteristics that are less likely to be worn and deformed by friction, and contribute to the extension of the positioning mechanism 50. The service life.

Next, the manner of use of the support frame 1 will be described. 6A to 8B, FIG. 6A is a schematic view showing the use state of the support frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a schematic view of the support frame of FIG. 6A according to the present invention being pushed by an external force. 7 is a schematic view showing a state in which the support frame is extended to a maximum angle with respect to the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8A is a schematic view of the electronic device of FIG. 7 according to the present invention being pushed by an external force, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram of FIG. A partial enlarged view of the support frame of Fig. 8A in accordance with the present invention. It is to be noted that, for the purpose of clarity of illustration, the viewing angles of FIGS. 6B and 8B are opposite to the viewing directions of FIGS. 6A and 8A, respectively.

First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the user can relatively unfold the support frame 1 to place the electronic device 9 on the plane G. In this case, the electronic device 9 can be steeply supported by the support of the support frame 1. The method is placed on the plane G. As shown in the figure, a first angle θ1 is sandwiched between the electronic device 9 and the plane G. Then, if the user wants to adjust the electronic device 9 to be relatively flat to fit the desired viewing angle, the usage habit is usually directly pushed to the electronic device 9. For example, the user can directly push the electronic device 9. In this case, the plane G generates an external force F1 on the second frame 20 of the support frame 1 to push against the second frame 20, as shown in FIG. 6B, but because The external force F1 applied to the second frame body 20 does not cause the aforementioned positioning groove 510 to press the abutting member 520 to be disengaged from the positioning groove 510. Therefore, the second frame 20 that is pushed up can still be maintained in the first position, where the first position refers to the position of the second frame 20 when the abutting member 520 is fastened to the positioning groove 510. In this case, the second frame body can be driven to pivot the first frame body 10 relative to the electronic device 9 to a desired position, that is, the second frame body 20 and the first frame body 10 can be opposite to each other. The device 9 rotates synchronously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 , the user can pivot the support frame 1 relative to the electronic device 9 to a maximum angle to place the electronic device 9 on the plane G in a relatively flat manner, as shown in the figure, the electronic device A second angle θ2 smaller than the first angle θ1 is sandwiched between the plane 9 and the plane G. In this case, the user can continue to operate the electronic device 9 in the manner of the touch electronic device 9, that is, the electronic device 9 is continuously pressed with the finger.

However, when the user applies excessive force to the electronic device 9, as shown in FIGS. 8A-8B, the second frame 20 is relatively pivoted relative to the first frame 10, so that the second frame 20 will be self-contained. A position is detached to the second position. Specifically, when the force applied by the user to the electronic device 9 is too large, such that the plane G generates an excessive external force F2 to the second frame 20 of the support frame 1, the external force F2 applied to the second frame 20 causes the force F2 to be caused. The positioning groove 510 presses the abutting member 520 to disengage the abutting member 520 from the positioning groove 510, that is, the second frame 20 is in the second position. At this time, the first frame 10 and the second frame are available. 20 is released, and the external force F2 can pivot the second frame 20 relative to the first frame 10. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the support frame 1 is easily stretched and deformed when it is deployed to a maximum angle or subjected to an excessive external force.

From the above, it can be understood that the design of the positioning mechanism 50 can be adjusted according to the needs of the user, as long as the force between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 can be provided. The design of a body 10 that is temporarily snapped onto the second frame 20 is within the scope of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention.

For example, please refer to FIG. 9, which is a partially enlarged schematic view of a support frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is to be noted that, for the sake of brevity and clarity, the contents of the support frame of the present embodiment are only described in terms of differences from the foregoing embodiments, and the similarities with the foregoing embodiments are not described herein.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first frame body 10 and the second frame body 20, which are pivotally connected to one group, are taken as an example. In this embodiment, the number of the positioning groove 510, the abutting member 520 and the elastic body 530 in each positioning mechanism 50 is two, and the two positioning grooves 510 are disposed on the first surface 11 of the convex portion 110 and opposite to each other. The two abutting members 520 and the two elastic members 530 are disposed on the concave portion 210 and are disposed opposite to each other in a pairwise manner to respectively correspond to the two positioning grooves 510 on the first surface 11. Therefore, similar to the foregoing embodiment, when the external force applied to the support frame 1 fails to press the positioning groove 510 against the top member 520 to disengage the abutting member 520 from the positioning groove 510, that is, the second frame 20 and the first frame The body 10 can be forced to rotate synchronously with respect to the electronic device 9. However, when the external force can cause the positioning groove 510 to press against the top member 520 and the abutting member 520 is disengaged from the positioning groove 510, the external force can rotate the second frame 20 relative to the first frame 10.

In addition, it can be understood that although the first frame body 10 has the convex portion 110 and the second frame body 20 has the design of the concave portion 210 in the foregoing embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, please refer to FIG. 10, which is a partially enlarged schematic view of a support frame according to a third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, the first frame body 10 and the second frame body 20 pivotally connected to each other are taken as an example. In the present embodiment, the first frame body 10 and the second frame body 20 are matched and matched with the shapes of the foregoing embodiments, and the positioning groove 510, the abutting member 520 and the elastic body 530 of each positioning mechanism 50 are provided. The number is one. Specifically, in the embodiment, the positioning groove 510 is disposed on the first surface 11 of the first frame 10, and the abutting member 520 and the elastic body 530 are movably disposed on the second frame 20. The use of the support frame 1 is similar to the previous embodiment and will not be described again. Of course, the position of the positioning groove 510, the abutting member 520 and the elastic body 530 is optional. For example, in the embodiment, the user can position the positioning groove 510 on the second surface 21 of the second frame 20, and the abutting member 520 and the elastic body 530 are movably disposed on the first frame 10. .

In summary, in the support frame of the present invention, the first frame body can be temporarily fastened to the second frame body by the design of the positioning mechanism between the first frame body and the second frame body, but in the support frame When the electronic device is pivoted to the maximum angle or pressed by the excessive external force, the second frame body and the first frame body are relatively pivoted to avoid the occurrence of bending deformation of the support frame. In addition, the chance of a finger being accidentally pinched by the support frame can also be reduced.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above in the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. It is within the scope of the invention to be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Please refer to the attached patent application for the scope of protection defined by the present invention.

1‧‧‧Support frame
9‧‧‧Electronic devices
10‧‧‧First body
11‧‧‧ first surface
20‧‧‧Second body
21‧‧‧ second surface
30‧‧‧ third body
40‧‧‧ pivot
50‧‧‧ Positioning agency
110‧‧‧ convex
110a‧‧‧Opening
111‧‧‧Ontology
113‧‧‧First cover
210‧‧‧ recess
211‧‧‧Second cover
510‧‧‧ positioning slot
520‧‧‧After the top piece
521‧‧‧Limited
523‧‧‧Bumps
530‧‧‧ Elastomers
5231‧‧‧ Guided slope
A1‧‧‧First pivot axis
A2‧‧‧second pivot axis
F1, F2‧‧‧ external force
G‧‧‧ Plane
S1‧‧‧ accommodating groove θ1‧‧‧ first angle θ2‧‧‧second angle

1 is a schematic view of a support frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention applied to an electronic device. Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention. Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of a support frame in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a partially enlarged exploded view of Figure 3 in accordance with the present invention. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 55 of Figure 3 of Figure 3 in accordance with the present invention. Fig. 6A is a schematic view showing the state of use of the support frame with respect to the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6B is a schematic view of the support frame of Figure 6A according to the present invention being pushed by an external force. Fig. 7 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the support frame to the maximum angle of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 8A is a schematic view of the electronic device of FIG. 7 according to the present invention being pushed by an external force. Figure 8B is a partial enlarged view of the support frame of Figure 8A in accordance with the present invention. Figure 9 is a partially enlarged schematic view of a support frame in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a partially enlarged schematic view of a support frame in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Support frame

9‧‧‧Electronic devices

Claims (10)

A support frame for supporting an electronic device, the support frame comprising: at least one first frame body having a first surface, the at least one first frame body being pivotally connected to the electronic device; and at least one second frame body Having a second surface, the at least one second frame is pivotally connected to the at least one first frame and has a first position and a second position; at least one positioning mechanism includes at least one positioning slot, at least one abutting And at least one locating groove disposed in the interior of the at least one second frame and forming an opening on the second surface, the at least one elastic body being disposed inside the at least one first frame, The at least one abutting member is coupled to the at least one elastic body and protrudes from the first surface, wherein the at least one abutting member is fastened to the at least one positioning groove when the at least one second frame is in the first position When the at least one second frame is in the second position, the at least one abutting member is disengaged from the at least one positioning groove. The support frame of claim 1, wherein the at least one abutting member has a guiding inclined surface, and the at least one positioning groove is pushed against the guiding inclined surface to release the at least one second frame from the first position. The second position. The support frame of claim 1, wherein the at least one first frame body has a convex portion, and the at least one second frame body has a concave portion matching the convex portion, the convex portion is located in the concave portion, and the convex portion is located in the concave portion The convex portion is pivotally disposed on the concave portion, the first surface is located on a side of the convex portion facing the concave portion, and the second surface is located on a side of the concave portion facing the convex portion. The support frame of claim 3, wherein the at least one abutting member and the at least one positioning slot are two in number, and the two abutting members are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the at least one elastic body, so as to The two abutting members are movably located on the first surface, and are respectively detachably fastened to the two positioning slots. The support frame of claim 4, wherein the convex portion has a receiving groove and two openings communicating with the two ends of the receiving groove, the elastic body is located in the receiving groove, and each of the abutting members includes each other a connecting portion and a limiting portion, wherein the limiting portions are located in the receiving groove and respectively interfere with the openings, and the protruding blocks are connected to the at least one elastic body via the limiting portions, The protrusions are movably protruded from the openings to be detachably fastened to the positioning slots. The support frame of claim 5, wherein the convex portion comprises a first body and a first cover, the first cover is disposed on the first body, and the receiving groove is located in the first body, The two openings are located in the first cover, and the two openings cover the receiving groove of the portion to stop the limiting portions in the receiving groove. The support frame of claim 3, wherein the recess comprises a second cover, and the at least one positioning groove is disposed on the second cover. The support frame of claim 1, further comprising a third frame, the at least one first frame, the at least one second frame and the at least one positioning mechanism are two, and the second frame The bodies are connected to each other via the third frame. The support frame of claim 1, wherein the elastic body is a compression spring. The support frame of claim 1, wherein the at least one first frame pivots relative to the electronic device with a first pivot axis, the at least one second frame being opposite to the second pivot axis At least one first frame pivots and the first pivot axis is non-coaxial with the second pivot axis.