US20120228169A1

US20120228169A1 - Anti-shedding structure for tablet pc

Info

Publication number: US20120228169A1
Application number: US13/041,530
Authority: US
Inventors: Pei-Lin Huang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-03-07
Filing date: 2011-03-07
Publication date: 2012-09-13

Abstract

An anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC comprises: a protection device, which has four sides that form a positioning room, the top surface of the protection device having a window; and at least one anti-shedding band, which is able to adjust a tightness thereof and connected with at least one of the four sides.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to an anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC, more particularly to an anti-shedding structure that eases hand fatigue and is without the risk of falling, wherein the anti-shedding structure makes that the hand of a one-hand disabled user goes through a protection device of the anti-shedding structure, defined as an anti-shedding band, for the user effectively holding and steadily operating the tablet PC.
2. Description of the Prior Art
With the technical development continuously going, nowadays lots of tablet PCs are on the market, such as tablet notebook, iPad, etc. Especially, iPad is the most popular product and has the features of easy carry, slim, etc. and the basic functions of a PC, hence lots of consumers have one. On the contrary, although tablet PC is convenient to operate, due to the plate body with two corresponding surfaces, the four fingers of each hand of the user touch onto the two surfaces of the two sides of the back of the tablet PC and the thumb of each hand of the user presses against the peripheral of the screen, so that the tablet PC can be held by the forces of the fingers and thumbs. However, the tablet PC has a certain weight thereof and sometimes is rapidly inclined and flipped over while operating many types of software, thus only the fingers cannot hold the tablet PC too long so as to let it be fall down, more particularly to a one-hand disabled user who happens the situation frequently. Additionally, tablet PC is expensive, once it is fall down to the ground carelessly, the user must be in deep depression. Further, only the forces of the fingers cannot operate the tablet PC willfully. For instance, while playing a direction game through the tablet PC, the fingers cannot hold the slippery case of the tablet PC to shake forward, backward, left, right, up, and down for a long period of time to control the proceeding directions of an object in the screen. Thus, the user cannot operate the games safely so as to decrease the possibilities of using the tablet PC. This is a truly regrettable result. On the other hand, global consumers for game software are a lot, and its production is huge as well, thus downloading such software to tablet PCs creates many business opportunities. Moreover, an anti-shedding device with the feature of reducing fatigue absolutely makes that a user may operate a tablet PC safely. Hence, adding an anti-shedding band on a position where is for hand holding is capable of increasing the possibilities of users operating tablet PCs.
Some DV recorders on the present market have a type of bonding band each. Through the bonding band, the stability of shooting can be better. To avoid the situation of the bonding band for DV recorders and the anti-shedding band being confused with each other, the main functions of the bonding band for DV recorders will be described in detail as follows. The bonding band is disposed at one side of a DV record, and two ends of the bonding band are combined with two holes on the body of the DV recorder. Generally speaking, due to that the DV recorder is a cubic member, the user uses the hand to penetrate through the bonding band upwardly so as to let the thumb be against the bottom of the DV recorder and the top of the DV recorder be fastened by the other fingers. As a matter of fact, the center of the palm of the hand is urged to the bottom of the DV recorder. Meanwhile, the whole hand can hold the DV recorder steadily. That is, the thumb on the bottom and the four fingers on the top can be bent as an arc in order to hold the DV recorder tightly, and obviously the bonding band mainly functions to stabilize the DV recorder while holding. On the contrary, the present invention adopts the ways of the thumb being on the top of the tablet PC, the four fingers being on the bottom of the tablet PC and the four fingers accepting more weight of the tablet PC. So that the present invention approaches the purposes of easing hand fatigue and avoiding falling down. Therefore, the bonding band stabilities the DV recorder while shooting, but is with the shortcomings of reducing the strength and undermining the sense of the overall appearance.
According to aforesaid, the bonding band for DV recorders and the anti-shedding structure easing hand fatigue are totally different in functions. Actually, the areas of the top and bottom surfaces of the DV recorder are smaller, and the DV recorder has a height thereof. Thus the power of the whole hand is able to steadily hold the DV recorder without the risk of falling. On the contrary, the areas of the top and bottom of the tablet PC are larger, and the tablet PC is shaped as a pad, which height is very small, thus the user cannot hold the tablet PC through the whole hand at all, and only the fingers are the right way.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the present invention is to provide an anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC, wherein at least one side of a protection device of the tablet PC is disposed an anti-shedding band so as to let a user or one-hand disabled person operate the tablet PC safely.
The second objective of the present invention is to provide the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC, wherein the protection device is made as a protection case or protection cover in order to avoid abrasion of the external of the tablet PC and undermining the sense of the overall appearance.
The third objective of the present invention is to provide the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC, wherein an anti-shedding band able to adjust a tightness thereof is fastened on the hand of the user, hence while the user cannot use the hands to hold the tablet PC, the tablet PC will not be fall down, so that the purpose of easing hand fatigue may be approached.
The anti-shedding structure comprises: a protection device 1, which has four sides, a positioning room 18 is formed through the four sides, the protection device has a window so as to expose the screen of the tablet PC; and at least one anti-shedding band, which is able to adjust a tightness thereof and connected with at least one of the four sides.
Preferably, the protection device is a protection case, one side of the case having an opening that is connected with a cover plate, the cover plate is connected with an integrating plate, a position close to the opening on the top surface of the case has an integrating surface that is corresponding to another integrating surface on the integrating plate.
Preferably, the protection device 1 is a protection cover, which has an accommodating space, a clamping portion is formed at each corner of the protection cover, the anti-shedding band is disposed at at least one side of the protection cover.
Preferably, the anti-shedding band is disposed at one side of the protection cover.
Preferably, the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at two sides, corresponding to each other, of the protection device.
Preferably, the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at three sides of the protection device.
Preferably, the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at each side of the protection device.
Preferably, the anti-shedding band is a flexible band.
Preferably, the anti-shedding band is connected with any side of the protection device via a way selected from the group consisted of: sewing, bonding and high frequency.
Preferably, each side of the internal of the protection device is disposed a reinforcing layer.
Other and further features, advantages, and benefits of the invention will become apparent in the following description taken in conjunction with the following drawings. It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory but are not to be restrictive of the invention. The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention in general terms. Like numerals refer to like parts throughout the disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The objects, spirits, and advantages of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be readily understood by the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptions, wherein:

FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C, and FIG. 1D illustrate schematic 3-D views of an anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic operation view of the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic partial sectional view of the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic 3-D view of a first preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic 3-D view of a second preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention;

FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic view of a third preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention; and

FIG. 6B illustrates a schematic view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Following preferred embodiments and figures will be described in detail so as to achieve aforesaid objects.
With references to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C, and FIG. 1D, which illustrate schematic 3-D views of an anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC of the present invention. The anti-shedding structure includes: a protection device 1, as shown from FIG. 1A to FIG. 1D, the protection device 1 is a protection case, which has four sides 17 a, 17 b, 17 c, and 17 d, a positioning room 18 is formed through the four sides 17 a, 17 b, 17 c, and 17 d in order to accommodate a tablet PC 3, the top surface of the protection device 1 has a window 11 so as to expose the screen of the tablet PC 3, one side of the protection device 1 has an opening 12 for entering the tablet PC 3 into the positioning room 18 of the protection device 1, the opening 12 is connected with a cover plate 13, the cover plate 13 is then connected with an integrating plate 14, a position close to the opening 12 on the top surface of the protection device 1 has a first integrating surface 111 that is corresponding to a second integrating surface 112 on the integrating plate 14, the cover plate 13 closes the opening 12 while the first integrating surface 111 and the second integrating surface 112 are integrated together, so that the tablet PC 3 is thus protected in the protection device 1 for avoiding abrasion; and one or a plurality of anti-shedding bands 2, the anti-shedding band 2 is able to adjust a tightness thereof and connected with at least one of the four sides 17 a, 17 b, 17 c, and 17 d, further, the anti-shedding band 2 is a flexible band or elastic member in order to let the hands of a user be tightened by the anti-shedding band 2.
Additionally, the first integrating surface 111 can be the rough surface or hook surface of a Velcro for steadily and tightly binding the first integrating surface 111 and the second integrating surface 112.
Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1A, the anti-shedding band 2 is disposed at one side 17 a of the protection device 1.
Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1B, the plurality of anti-shedding bands 2 are disposed at two sides 17 a and 17 c, corresponding to each other, of the protection device 1.
Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1C, the plurality of anti-shedding bands 2 are disposed at three sides 17 a, 17 b and 17 c of the protection device 1.
Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1D, the plurality of anti-shedding bands 2 are disposed at four sides 17 a, 17 b, 17 c and 17 d of the protection device 1.
Additionally, the anti-shedding band 2 is connected with any side 17 a, 17 b, 17 c, or 17 d of the protection device 1 via a way selected from the group consisted of: sewing, bonding and high frequency; further, the anti-shedding bands 2 are connected with the four sides 17 a, 17 b, 17 c, and 17 d of the protection device 1.
Additionally, the window 11 of the protection device 1 is connected with a cover (not shown in figure). Hence, the cover shields the window 11 for protecting the tablet PC 3 while the tablet PC 3 is not operated. More, the cover is made of transparent or non-transparent material. The cover is directly disposed at the window 11 of the protection device 1 or separated from the window 11 and then recombined with the window 11.
With reference to FIG. 2, which illustrates a schematic operation view of the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the four fingers 51 of each hand of the user go through the anti-shedding bands 2 at the two corresponding sides of the protection device 1. Through that the anti-shedding bands 2 is able to adjust a tightness thereof, the hands of the user be tightened by the anti-shedding bands 2. The four fingers 51 touch the surface (not shown in figure) of the back cover of the protection device 1, and the thumb 52 presses against the peripheral surface of the protection device 1. By ways of the four fingers 51 and the thumb 52 of each hand of the user holding the tablet PC 3 and the anti-shedding band 2 being close to the joints of the four fingers 51 on the back 53 of the user hand, the hands 5 are positioned on the two sides 17 a and 17 c of the protection device 1. Therefore, the tablet PC 3 may not be shed and fall down no matter what the four fingers 51 and the thumb 52 of each hand 5 do not hold the tablet PC 3. Further that, the user will not be tired in a long period of operation. Moreover, the purpose of easing hand fatigue may be approached.
With reference to FIG. 3, which illustrates a schematic partial sectional view of the anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC of the present invention. The surface with the anti-shedding band 2 of each side of the internal of the protection device 1 can be added a reinforcing layer 4 so as to strengthen the strength of the whole structure for extending life thereof.
Additionally, the reinforcing layer 4 is made of real leather, synthetic fabric or leather.
With reference to FIG. 4, which illustrates a schematic 3-D view of a first preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention, and the protection device 1 is a case. The difference between the first preferred embodiment and the illustrations from FIG. 1A to FIG. 1D is that the top surface and bottom surface of the case have a window 11 and a window 15 respectively in order to expose the screen of the tablet PC 3 and dissipate heat from the tablet PC 3. Others will be the same and will not describe any further hereinafter.
With reference to FIG. 5, which illustrates a schematic 3-D view of a second preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention, and the protection device 1 is a protection cover. The protection cover has four sides 17 a′, 17 b′, 17 c′, and 17 d′ to form a positioning room 18′, a clamping portion 16′ is formed at each corner of the protection cover. Through the clamping portions 16′, the tablet PC 3 will be firmly fastened while the tablet PC 3 is disposed into the positioning room 18′ of the protection cover, and at least one of the four sides 17 a′, 17 b′, 17 c′, and 17 d′ being disposed the anti-shedding band 2 will easily approach the purposes of protection and holding the protection cover.
With references to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, which illustrate a schematic view of a third preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention and a schematic view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the anti-shedding structure of the present invention. In addition to a flexible band or elastic member, the anti-shedding band 2 can be designed as a two-section adjustment type, as shown in FIG. 6A, that is, disposing two two-section adjustment holes 19 on the side 17 d where the anti-shedding band 2 is disposed on the protection device 1 can let the anti-shedding band 2 be adjusted the tightness thereof, wherein the two-section adjustment hole 19 is shaped as “∞”.
As shown in FIG. 6B, two positioning holes 20 a and 20 b are disposed on the side 17 d with the anti-shedding band 2 of the protection device 1. That is, one end of the anti-shedding band 2 is fixed into the positioning hole 20 a, the other end goes through the positioning hole 20 b. A Velcro 21 is disposed at a position where is the middle of the external of the anti-shedding band 2, and another end of the anti-shedding band 2 has another Velcro 22 as well, as shown in FIG. 6B. Meanwhile, the end with the Velcro 22 of the anti-shedding band 2 can be bent toward the side 17 d to adhere to the Velcro 21 on the middle of the anti-shedding band 2, in order to adjust the length and tightness of the anti-shedding band 2.
With the comparison to prior arts, the present invention has following advantages listed below:

1. At least one side of the protection device of the tablet PC is disposed an anti-shedding band so as to let a user operate the tablet PC safely.
2. The present invention is to make the protection device be a protection case or protection cover in order to avoid abrasion of the external of the tablet PC and undermining the sense of the overall appearance.

Although the invention has been disclosed and illustrated with reference to particular embodiments, the principles involved are susceptible for use in numerous other embodiments that will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. This invention is, therefore, to be limited only as indicated by the scope of the appended claims

Claims

1. An anti-shedding structure for a tablet PC comprising:

a protection device, which has four sides that form a positioning room, the top surface of the protection device having a window; and

at least one anti-shedding band, which is able to adjust a tightness thereof and connected with at least one of the four sides.

2. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the protection device is a protection case, one side of the case having an opening that is connected with a cover plate, the cover plate being connected with an integrating plate, a position close to the opening on the top surface of the case having an integrating surface that is corresponding to another integrating surface on the integrating plate.

3. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the protection device is a protection cover, which has an accommodating space, a clamping portion’ being formed at each corner of the protection cover, the anti-shedding band being disposed at at least one side of the protection cover.

4. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the anti-shedding band is disposed at one side of the protection cover.

5. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at two sides, corresponding to each other, of the protection device.

6. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at three sides of the protection device.

7. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of anti-shedding bands are disposed at each side of the protection device.

8. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the anti-shedding band is a flexible band.

9. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein the anti-shedding band is connected with any side of the protection device via a way selected from the group consisted of: sewing, bonding and high frequency.

10. The anti-shedding structure for the tablet PC according to claim 1, wherein each side of the internal of the protection device is disposed a reinforcing layer.