US20120267269A1

US20120267269A1 - Protective case for electronic device

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Publication number: US20120267269A1
Application number: US13/187,478
Authority: US
Inventors: Chiang-Kuo Tang; Qian-Kun Han; Ping Yu
Original assignee: Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
Priority date: 2011-04-25
Filing date: 2011-07-20
Publication date: 2012-10-25
Also published as: CN102183994A; TW201243544A; CN102183994B

Abstract

A protective case for protecting an electronic device includes a hollow main body to fit the electronic device therein, a support formed on a back of the case. The support includes a first protrusion, and a second protrusion spaced from the first protrusion. The first protrusion defines a first slot, and the second protrusion defines a second slot aligned with the first slot, the first slot and the second slot is for cooperatively receiving a stylus.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to protective cases, particularly, to a protective case for an electronic device capable of supporting the electronic device.
2. Description of Related Art
Protective cases for electronic devices (i.e., electronic readers) can protect the electronic device from dust, and being worn and scratched. There are times when a protective case, which does not include a support, must be detached from the electronic device it protects in order for user to use a support stand, which is inconvenient.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Many aspects of the embodiments can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

FIG. 1 is a planar view of a protective case, with an electronic device accommodated therein, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the protective case of the electronic device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is similar to FIG. 2, but from a different viewpoint.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the protective case of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a protective case 100 can accommodate an electronic device 200 therein and protect the electronic device 200. The protective case 100 includes a hollow main body 20. The case 20 defines a front opening 10 to allow a display screen of the electronic device 200 to be exposed. In the embodiment, the front opening 10 is approximately rectangular. The protective case 100 is made of slip-resistant material such as silicon.
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the protective case 100 further includes a support stand 30. The support 30 is formed on the back of the case 20 and adjacent the top edge of the case 20. A receiving groove 40 is formed in the support 30 and can receive a stylus for use with the electronic device 200.
In the embodiment, the support 30 includes a first protrusion 31 and a second protrusion 32 spaced from each other a distance slightly shorter than the stylus. The first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 are approximately semi-cylindrical and connected to each other by a connection bar 33. In the embodiment, the first protrusion 31, the second protrusion 32, and the connection bar 33 are integrally formed with the case 20.
The top of the first protrusion 31 defines a first tapered slot 311, and the top of the second protrusion 32 defines a second tapered slot 321 aligned with the first tapered slot 311. The first and second tapered slots 311,321 cooperate to form the receiving groove 40. The first slot 311 tapers in a direction away from the second slot 321, and the second slots 321 tapers in a direction away from the first slot 311. When not in use, the stylus can be placed in the groove 40. In the embodiment, the diameter of the stylus is slightly greater than that of the groove 40, such that the stylus can be tightly held in the groove 40.
The case 20 forms a plurality of openings 21 in its back, allowing ports of the electronic device 200 to be exposed.
Although the present disclosure has been specifically described on the basis of the exemplary embodiment thereof, the disclosure is not to be construed as being limited thereto. Various changes or modifications may be made to the embodiment without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure.

Claims

1. A protective case for protecting an electronic device, comprising:

a hollow main body configured to fit the electronic device therein;

a support formed on a back of the case, the support comprising:

a first protrusion; and

a second protrusion spaced a distance from the first protrusion, wherein the first protrusion comprises a first slot, and the second protrusion defines a second slot aligned with the first slot, the first slot and the second slot configured to cooperatively receive a stylus.

2. The protective case as described in claim 1, wherein the support is adjacent to a top edge of the back of the case.

3. The protective case as described in claim 1, wherein the case defines a front opening configured to allow a display screen of the electronic device to be exposed.

4. The protective case as described in claim 1, wherein the protective case is made of slip-resistant material.

5. The protective case as described in claim 1, wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are semi-cylindrical and connected by a connection bar.

6. The protective case as described in claim 5, wherein the first protrusion, the second protrusion, and the connection bar are integrally formed with the case.

7. The protective case as described in claim 1, wherein the first slot tapers in a direction away from the second slot, and the second slots tapers in a direction away from the first slot.

8. The protective case as described in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of openings configured to allow a plurality of ports of the electronic device to be exposed.