WO2017006094A1 - Rebord multifonction détachable destiné à un dispositif électronique portatif - Google Patents

Rebord multifonction détachable destiné à un dispositif électronique portatif Download PDF

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WO2017006094A1
WO2017006094A1 PCT/GB2016/052008 GB2016052008W WO2017006094A1 WO 2017006094 A1 WO2017006094 A1 WO 2017006094A1 GB 2016052008 W GB2016052008 W GB 2016052008W WO 2017006094 A1 WO2017006094 A1 WO 2017006094A1
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  • the invention relates to a detachable, e.g. foldably expandable, rim for a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, smart phone, MP3 player, tablet, laptop, etc.
  • a detachable rim th provides one or more ancillary functions, such as a storage compartment, a stand, an attachment adaptor (e.g. clip or hook), or a game controller.
  • protective covers for portable electronic devices. Such covers may be made from a durable material, e.g. silicone, which is scratch resistant and which can provide some resilience against high impacts.
  • protective covers have a shape which conforms to the portable electronic device, e.g. by providing a recess into which the portable electronic device can be secured, e.g. clipped or gripped, and a protective rim that surrounds (overlays) the side edges of the portable electronic device.
  • the present invention provides a multifunction detachable rim for a portable electronic device.
  • the detachable rim can be manufactured as a part of the portable electronic device or can be part of a cover or case that is subsequently mounted to the portable electronic device.
  • the detachable rim can be a collapsible construction comprising a plurality of folding elements connected together in series at rotating joints, e.g. bearings, hinges, pivots or the like.
  • the detachable rim can protect the side edges of the portable electronic device when in a retracted
  • the rim may act as a stand or other attachment accessory for the portable electronic device.
  • the rim may act as a game controller when in an expanded or detached configuration, e.g. by having game control buttons contained therein.
  • a rim for a portable electronic device comprising a collapsible structure mounted on a body, the body being secured to or integrally formed with the portable electronic device, and the collapsible structure being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the collapsible structure comprises a plurality of (e.g. two, three or more than three) folding elements pivotably connected in series, the plurality of folding elements including: an outer frame that provides an.
  • rim may mean a structure that provides the side surfaces of the portable electronic device.
  • the rim may be part of a protective cover that is detachably mounted on the portable electronic device, or it may be part of the casing of the portable electronic device, i.e. integrally formed therewith.
  • “collapsible structure” may mean a structure that has a larger footprint, e.g. takes up a larger volume, in an open position compared with a closed position.
  • the term “frame” may mean a rigid or semi-rigid structure that defines one or more straight sides of an aperture for receiving the rest of the portable electronic device.
  • the word “frame” means a complete oblong, whereas in other embodiments the work “frame” encompasses three-sided or two-sided
  • the term “concertina folded”, otherwise known as zigzag folded, means the plurality of folding elements can be folded on top of one another with the axis of each rotation alternating between opposing sides of the structure.
  • the term “portable electronic device” may mean any consumer electronic device that is transportable by a user, e.g. a mobile phone, smart phone, MP3 player, tablet, laptop, etc.
  • the enclosed storage recess in this embodiment may be a gap formed between an inner surface of the rim and a rear surface of the portable electronic device.
  • the gap may be used to store cables for the portable electronic device, e.g. wiring for headphones or for a power adaptor.
  • the recess may include a structure for retaining a cable.
  • the body can include an upstanding flange around its back surface, wherein the plurality of folding elements define an aperture which fits over the upstanding flange when in the closed configuration, wherein the enclosed storage recess is formed by a gap between the inner surface of the aperture and the upstanding flange.
  • the upstanding flange can have a cable wound around it.
  • the storage recess may be shaped to receive a foldable keyboard accessory.
  • the keyboard accessory may be deployed when the collapsible structure is in the open configuration.
  • the keyboard accessory may be detachable from the recess.
  • the keyboard accessory may be wirelessly connectable to the portable electronic device, as is known.
  • a rim for a portable electronic device comprising a collapsible structure mounted on a body, the body being secured to or integrally formed with the portable electronic device, and the collapsible structure being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the collapsible structure comprises a plurality of folding elements pivotably connected in series, the plurality of folding elements including: an outer frame that provides an external side surface of the body when in the closed
  • the collapsible structure includes a flexible wire stowable in the outer frame, the flexible wire being deployable in the open configuration to provide a loop from which to hang the portable electronic device.
  • the rim including a flexible wire (e.g. a cable, cord, string, thread, band or the like) for handing the device from a suitable external projection, e.g. a hook or ledge.
  • the flexible wire may have a fixed length, i.e. may have both ends connected to the collapsible
  • the flexible wire may have variable length, e.g. by incorporating a spool into the outer frame around which the flexible wire can be wound.
  • the flexible wire may have a free end that is extendable away from the spool and securable to an engagement portion formed elsewhere on the collapsible structure or portable electronic device.
  • the spool may have a ratchet mechanism or the like to permit a selectable length of wire to be extended.
  • the outer frame may include a contact surface that lies against a back surface of the body when in the closed configuration.
  • the contact surface may include a recess for retaining the flexible wire, e.g. in examples without a storage spool.
  • the contact surface may be formed from a resilient deformable material (e.g. silicone rubber) to permit the cable to pass through the outer frame even when the collapsible structure is in the closed configuration.
  • a rim for a portable electronic device comprising a collapsible structure mounted on a body, the body being secured to or integrally formed with the portable electronic device, and the collapsible structure being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the collapsible structure comprises a plurality of folding elements pivotably connected in series, the plurality of folding elements including: an outer frame that provides an external side surface of the body when in the closed
  • support structure may mean a structure that is capable of holding the rest of the portable electronic device (and in particular a display on the portable electronic device) in a fixed position relative to an external objection, such as a surface (e.g. table top) or ledge, etc.
  • the support structure may comprise a base for resting on an external surface, and a support strut at an oblique angle relative to the base, the support strut being arranged to support the body in an angled position relative to the external surface.
  • the outer frame may form the base and the inner frame may form the support strut or vice versa.
  • the outer frame (or inner frame) may be securable to the body in the open configuration to fix the body in the angled position.
  • the support structure can comprise a clamp for securing the body to an external object.
  • the clamp may be formed between the outer frame and the body, i.e. the outer frame may be pivotable towards the body to receive the external object in a gap therebetween.
  • the collapsible structure may include a locking mechanism (discussed below) whereby the relative position of the outer frame and the body can be selectively fixed, e.g. to clamp against objects of differing sizes.
  • the support structure may comprise a head mount for securing the body to a user, e.g. to a part of the user's body, i.e. a limb, torso, head, etc.
  • the plurality of folding elements may define an aperture or enlarged frame for fitting over or on a user' s head when in the open configuration.
  • the inner frame may comprise a pair of arms, each of the pair of arms being pivotably attached to the body at a first end thereof and being pivotably attached to the outer frame at a second end thereof.
  • the arms may be independent, or may be connected to each other by a beam.
  • the beam may also provide one of the external side surfaces of the body when in the closed configuration.
  • the outer frame may comprise a three-sided, e.g.
  • the C-shaped, structure formed from: a pair of opposing laterally extending beams, each of which is pivotably connected at a proximal end to a second end of a respective one of the pair of arms, and a longitudinally extending beam that extends orthogonally to the laterally extending beams between a distal end of each of the laterally extending beams.
  • the C-shaped structure may mate with (i.e. become aligned with) the beam of the inner frame in the closed configuration to form a complete oblong external surface of the rim.
  • the outer frame may be a complete oblong providing all external side surface of the body when in the closed configuration.
  • the oblong may be formed from a pair of opposing lateral beams and a pair of opposing longitudinal beams.
  • Each of the pair of arms of the inner frame may nest inside a respective one of the pair of opposing lateral beams in the closed configuration.
  • Each of the pair of arms of the inner frame can be connected to the body at a first rotating joint arranged to allow the inner frame to pivot out of a plane of a back surface of the body.
  • the first rotating joint may comprise a friction bearing arranged to resist rotation of the inner frame relative to the body. In other words, the inner frame tends to stay at the angle to which it is rotated.
  • Each of the pair of arms may be connected to the outer frame at a second rotating joint arranged to allow a plane defined by the outer frame to rotate relative to a plane defined by the inner frame.
  • the second rotating joint may be arranged to permit the plane defined by the outer frame to rotate through an angle of more than 180° relative to the plane defined by the inner frame.
  • the second rotating joint may be lockable to fix the angle between the plane defined by the outer frame and the plane defined by the inner frame.
  • This locking structure may also be arranged to fix the outer frame when it is used to clamp an external object against another part of the rim or the portable electronic device.
  • the second rotating joint may comprise a friction bearing arranged to resist rotation of the outer frame relative to the inner frame.
  • the first rotating joint i.e. a hinge or pivot between the inner frame and the body
  • the first rotating joint may include a recessed port extending along the rotation axis for receiving an electrical connector (e.g. pin or jack) of a peripheral input/output device (e.g. headphones, computer mouse, keyboard, etc.).
  • the recessed port may have internal electrical terminals which enable signals to be communicated between the portable electronic device and the peripheral device.
  • the recessed port may be a mono or stereo audio jack socket.
  • the outer frame may include a contact surface which lies against a back surface of the body when in the closed configuration, the contact surface being formed from a resiliently deformable material.
  • a rim for a portable electronic device comprising an outer frame pivotably mounted on a body, the body being secured to or integrally formed with the portable electronic device, and the outer frame being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the outer frame provides an external side surface of the body when in the closed configuration, wherein the outer frame is separable into two frame portions at a discontinuity therein, and wherein in the open configuration the outer frame is resiliently deformable to receive and grip an object in a gap formed between the frame portions.
  • the outer frame may form a pincer-like structure for gripping an external object.
  • the outer frame may thus comprise a three-sided C-shaped structure formed from: a pair of opposing laterally extending beams, each of which is pivotably connected at a proximal end to the body, and a pair of longitudinally extending beams, each of which extends orthogonally to a respective one of the laterally extending beams between a distal end of each of the laterally extending beams at the discontinuity.
  • the pair of longitudinally extending beams can be biased into abutment at the discontinuity, e.g. by formed them from a resiliently deformable material.
  • the pair of longitudinally extending beams can include mutually attracting magnetic elements arranged to retain the pair of longitudinally extending beams together at the discontinuity.
  • the outer frame may be pivotably mounted directly on the body via a rotating joint.
  • the rotating joint may be lockable (e.g. as discussed above) to fix the angle between a plane defined by the outer frame and a plane of the body.
  • a rim for a portable electronic device comprising a collapsible structure mounted on a body, the body being secured to or integrally formed with the portable electronic device, and the collapsible structure being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration
  • the collapsible structure comprises a plurality of pivotably connected folding elements, the plurality of folding- elements including: an outer frame that provides an external side surface of the body when in the closed configuration, an inner frame pivotably connected to the outer frame, and a game controller portion mounted on the inner frame, wherein in the closed configuration the plurality of folding elements are folded to lie flat against a plane of the body, wherein in the open configuration the outer frame is folded away from the body and inner frame is folded out of the plane of the outer frame whereby the inner frame and the game controller portion form a hand grippable structure.
  • the rim contains the user interface
  • the outer frame may comprise a three- sided C-shaped structure formed from: a pair of opposing laterally extending beams, each of which is pivotably
  • the inner frame may comprise a support strut pivotably mounted on one of the pair of laterally extending beams, wherein the support strut is arranged to lie flat against its laterally extending beam in the closed
  • the open configuration and at an oblique angle to its laterally extending beam in the open configuration.
  • the game controller portion may include a first portion pivotably connected at one end to the outer frame and slidably mounted at another end on the support strut, whereby the first portion of the game controller portion is arranged to adopt an angled position relative to the outer frame when the support strut is at an oblique angle to its laterally extending beam.
  • the first portion may have thumb-operable buttons mounted on it .
  • the game controller may include a second portion aligned with the support strut.
  • the second portion may have finger buttons (e.g. a trigger switch) mounted on it. Electrical signals from the game controller portion may be carried through the pivot connection between the game controller portion and the outer frame.
  • the collapsible structure comprises a plurality of folding elements that are pivotably connected in series.
  • the disclosure herein also contemplates examples corresponding to each aspect above in which the collapsible structure comprises a single element pivotably connected to the body, e.g. an outer frame that is movable between an open and closed configuration.
  • Figs. 1A, IB, 1C and ID show different stages in the expansion of a detachable rim that is an embodiment of the invention to an expanded configuration in which it acts as a stand for a portable electronic device;
  • Figs. 2A and 2B show different stages in the retraction of a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the
  • Fig. 2C is a close-up view of part of the rim shown in
  • Fig. 2B in a retracted configuration
  • Figs. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D show different stages in the expansion of a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention to an expanded configuration in which it acts as a stand for a portable electronic device having a keyboard;
  • Figs. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D show different stages of converting a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention between different expanded configurations suitable for use with a detachable keyboard accessory;
  • Figs. 5A and 5B show a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention in an expanded configuration where is acts as a clip-type attachment accessory;
  • Fig. 5C is a close-up view of a rotating joint between folding elements in the detachable rim shown in Fig. 5A;
  • Figs. 6A, 6B and. 6C show different configurations of a locking mechanism for the rotating joint shown in Fig. 5C;
  • Figs. 7A and 7B show a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention in an expanded configuration where it provides a hanging cable;
  • Figs. 8A, 8B and 8C show a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention in an expanded configuration where it acts as a clip-type attachment accessory;
  • Figs. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D and 9E show different stages in the expansion of a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention to an expanded configuration in which it acts as a grip for securing a portable electronic device to a user' s arm;
  • Figs. lOA and 10B show different stages in the expansion of a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the
  • Figs. 11A, 11B, llC, 11D and HE show different stages in the expansion of a detachable rim that is another embodiment of the invention to an expanded configuration in which it provides a game controller for a portable electronic device.
  • Fig. 1A shows a portable electronic device 100 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable device) having a peripheral rim 102 around its side edges.
  • the peripheral rim 102 is detachable and can be moved between a closed configuration (shown in Fig. 1A) and an open configuration (discussed below) .
  • the peripheral rim 102 in this example comprises a collapsible structure made from a pair of folding elements 104, 106.
  • a first folding element 104 comprises an outer frame which provides the external surface of the peripheral rim 102 when in the closed configuration.
  • a second folding element 106 comprises an arm that lies along an inside edge of the outer frame. The arm is connected at a first end 110 to a corner 112 of the outer frame and is connected at a second end 114 to a body 108 of the portable electronic device.
  • the second folding element can include another arm (not shown) that lies along the opposite inside edge of the outer frame, whereby the arms together provide a pair of parallel struts to connect the outer frame to the body 108 of the portable electronic device.
  • the peripheral rim 102 may be integrally formed with the portable electronic device 100, in which case the body 108 is part of the portable electronic device 100 itself.
  • the peripheral rim 102 is a separate component (e.g. a protective cover) that is mounted on to the portable electronic device 100.
  • the body 108 is a portion of the separate component that remains mounted on and secured to the portable electronic device 100 when the pair of folding elements 104, 106 are detached.
  • connection between the first end 110 of the arm and the outer frame and the connection between the second end 114 of the arm and the body 108 each comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • a rotating joint e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joint at the first end 110 of the arm permits rotation through an angle of more than 180° to allow a distal longitudinal edge 116 of the outer frame to fold back towards the body 108 of the portable electronic device.
  • the body 108 include a recessed portion 118 shaped to receive the distal longitudinal edge 116 (as shown in Fig. ID), whereby the pair of folding elements 104, 106 form a support bracket to hold the portable electronic element at an oblique angle relative to a surface on which one of the folding elements 104, 106 is resting.
  • the peripheral rim 102 and portable electronic resemble a triangular prism. In the example shown in Figs.
  • the collapsible structure provides a stand for the portable electronic device which allows it to be supported at an oblique angle with respect to a support surface (e.g. table top, desk or the like) without requiring the user to hold it.
  • a support surface e.g. table top, desk or the like
  • Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to provide a storage compartment around the side edges (periphery) of the portable electronic device.
  • Fig. 2A shows a portable electronic device 200
  • peripheral rim 202 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable device) having a peripheral rim 202 around its side edges.
  • the peripheral rim 202 is
  • detachable and can be moved between an open configuration (shown in Fig. 2A) and a closed configuration (shown in Fig.
  • the peripheral rim 202 comprises a collapsible structure made from a pair of folding elements 204, 206.
  • a first folding element 204 comprises a three-sided outer frame which provides three external edges 207 of the peripheral rim 202 when in the retracted configuration.
  • a second folding element 206 comprises a three-sided inner frame that provides the fourth external edge 205 of the peripheral rim 202 when in the retracted configuration and a pair of parallel arms 209 which nest inside the outer frame.
  • the arms 209 are connected at a first (proximal) end 210 thereof to a body 208 of the portable electronic device and at a second (distal) end 214 thereof to a respective corner 212 of the outer frame.
  • connection between the proximal end 210 of each arm and the body 208 and the connection between the distal end 214 of each arm and the outer frame each comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joints allow the inner frame to pivot away from (at an angle relative to) the back surface of the body 208 and permit the outer frame to pivot relative to the inner frame.
  • the outer and inner frames may function as a stand for the portable electronic device. However, in this example they also permit access to a storage compartment that runs around all or part of the periphery of the body 208.
  • the storage compartment may be configured to receive and store a cable for use with the portable electronic device.
  • the cable 216 is for a pair of headphones 218 and includes a cable-mounted controller 220, e.g. for selecting a track or controlling volume.
  • One end of the cable 216 is connected to the body 208.
  • This connection may be permanent, i.e. the cable may be an integral part of the body 208, or it may be detachable, e.g. using a conventional pin and socket arrangement.
  • the cable may be stowable in the storage compartment by winding the cable around a flange (not shown) that projects from the back surface of the body 208 and defines an inner surface of the storage compartment. When the inner and outer frames are collapsed back in on to the back surface of the body 208, a gap exists between the flange and the inner surface of the inner frame.
  • the outer frame 204 has a distal longitudinal edge that is formed with a central depression 222 to facilitate opening of the collapsible structure from the retracted configuration shown in Fig. 2B.
  • the collapsible structure may be
  • the rotating joints may be a locking mechanism or may be biased towards the closed (retracted) configuration.
  • the inward facing surfaces 224 of the external edges 207 of the outer frame i.e. the surface that abut the body 208 in the retracted configuration, are made from a resiliently deformable material, e.g. a suitable elastomer or silicone.
  • a resiliently deformable material e.g. a suitable elastomer or silicone.
  • the inward facing surface 224 can deform to provide an exit hole 226 for the cable 216 at any point around the periphery of the portable electronic device, whilst otherwise maintain contact between the body 208 and the peripheral rim 202.
  • Figs. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to provide a storage compartment for a foldable keyboard when in a retracted (collapsed or closed) configuration and to provide a stand to support the portable electronic device at an oblique angle suitable for use with the keyboard accessory when in an expanded (open)
  • FIG. 3 ⁇ shows a portable electronic device 300 (which is a tablet computer in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable electronic device) having a peripheral rim 302 around its side edges.
  • the peripheral rim 302 is shown as partly detached in Fig. 3A, but it can be understood that it is folded to lie flush with the back surface of the portable electronic device 300 in a similar manner to the embodiments discussed above.
  • the peripheral rim is moved between an expanded or open configuration (shown in Fig. 3D) and a retracted (or closed) configuration.
  • the peripheral rim 302 comprises a collapsible structure made from a pair of folding elements 304, 306.
  • a first folding element 304 comprises an outer frame which provides the external edges of the peripheral rim 302 when in the retracted configuration.
  • a second folding element 306 comprises a pair of parallel arms that are disposed along an opposing lateral (short) edges of the outer frame. Each arm is connected at a first end 310 to a corner 312 of the outer frame and is connected at a second end 314 to a body 308 of the portable electronic device. The pair of arms thus provide parallel struts to connect the outer frame to the body 308 of the portable electronic device.
  • connection between the first end 310 of each arm and the outer frame, and the connection between the second end 314 of each arm and the body 308 each comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joints allow the pair of arms to pivot away from (i.e. be disposed at an angle relative to) the back surface of the body 308 and permit the outer frame to pivot relative to the pair of arms through an angle of more than 180° to allow a distal longitudinal edge 316 of the outer frame (i.e. the "free" edge of the outer frame) to fold back towards the body 308 of the portable electronic device.
  • the body 308 can include an engagement feature (not shown) that is attached to the distal longitudinal edge 316 to secure the structure in the expanded (open) configuration shown in Fig. ID.
  • the pair of folding elements 304, 306 form a support bracket to hold the portable electronic element at an oblique angle relative to a surface on which one of the folding elements 304, 306 is resting.
  • the outer frame is arranged to retain a foldable keyboard accessory 303.
  • the back surface of the body 308 includes a recess that is sized to receive the keyboard accessory (in a folded configuration) when the peripheral rim 302 is in the retracted (closed) configuration. Upon opening the peripheral rim 302, as shown in Figs.
  • the keyboard accessory 303 can be unfolded to lie in front of the distal longitudinal edge 316 when the peripheral rim 302 is in the expanded (open) configuration.
  • the keyboard accessory 303 may be permanently connected to the outer frame, e.g. by a suitable rotating joint, or it may be a detachable standalone unit.
  • the keyboard accessory may communicate with the portable electronic device wirelessly, e.g. using the Bluetooth® protocol or the like.
  • Figs. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D show another example of a collapsible rim structure for use with a keyboard accessory.
  • Figs. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D show the same reference numbers and are not described again.
  • the collapsible rim structure can adopt two different open (expanded)
  • Fig. 4A shows a first open configuration, which is similar to Fig. 3D, where one side of the body 308 lies on the distal longitudinal edge 316 of the outer frame.
  • Figs. 4B and 4C show the transition to a second open
  • the body 308 is rotated relative to the second end 314 of the pair of arms so that it is angled in a direction opposite to that of the first open configuration.
  • the outer frame (first folding element 304) is rotated at its corners 312 around the first ends 310 of the pair of arms.
  • the outer frame in the second open configuration the outer frame provides a support for resting on a surface, and the pair of arms act as struts for holding the body 308 away from (over) the outer frame.
  • the rotating joints at each end of the pair of arms is lockable or
  • Figs. 5A, 5B and 5C show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to provide a clip or clamp for attaching a portable electronic device to an external structure.
  • Fig. 5A shows a portable electronic device 500 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable electronic device) having a detachable peripheral rim 502.
  • the peripheral rim 502 is shown in a detached position ready for use as a clamp in Fig.
  • the peripheral rim is moved between an expanded or open configuration (shown in Fig. 5A) and a retracted (or closed) configuration.
  • the peripheral rim 502 comprises a collapsible structure made from a pair of folding elements 504, 506.
  • a first folding element 504 comprises an outer frame which provides the external edges of the peripheral rim 502 when in the retracted configuration.
  • a second folding element 506 comprises a pair of parallel arms that are disposed along opposing lateral (short) edges of the outer frame. These arms nest inside the edges of the outer frame when the rim structure is collapsed to the retracted (closed) configuration. Each arm is connected at a first end 510 to a corner 512 of the outer frame and is connected at a second end 514 to a body 508 of the portable electronic device. The pair of arms thus provide parallel struts to connect the outer frame to the body 508 of the portable electronic device.
  • connection between the first end 510 of each arm and the outer frame comprises a lockable rotating joint 513 that is discussed in more detail below with respect to Figs. 6A, 6B and 6C .
  • the connection between the second end 514 of each arm and the body 508 also comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joints allow the pair of arms to pivot away from (i.e. be disposed at an angle relative to) the back surface of the body 508 and permit the outer frame to pivot relative to the pair of arms so that it lies at an angle, e.g. substantially
  • a clamping gap 519 is formed between a distal longitudinal edge 516 of the outer frame and a corresponding longitudinal edge 517 of the body 508. As shown in Fig. 5B, the clamping gap 519 may be used to attach the device to an external object 521, such as a beam or shelf.
  • Fig. 5C shows a close up view of a proximal edge 523 of the outer frame. Control buttons 526 are provided on the outer frame for controlling the portable electronic device (e.g. provided volume control or sleep functionality, as is conventional) .
  • the rotating joint 513 comprises a
  • the pins 528 lie on a rotation axis. In order to provide the clamping functionality, the pins can be locked in any angular position.
  • the locking mechanism is contained within the outer frame, and is shown in Figs. 6 ⁇ , 6B and 6C.
  • Figs. 6A, 6B and 6C show a locking mechanism for the rotating joint in three configurations.
  • Fig. 6A shows an open configuration in which rotation is permitted.
  • Fig. 6B shows a counterclockwise locked, configuration, in which
  • FIG. 6C shows a clockwise locked configuration, in which clockwise rotation is resisted.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a toothed ring 530, that is secured to and rotatable with the pin 528, and a pawl element 532 which is engagable with the toothed ring under the control of switch lever 534.
  • the pawl element 532 is attached inside the outer frame to pivot about an axis 536 defined by a pin.
  • the switch lever 534 includes a finger (not shown) that engages the pawl element 532 to move it between the positions.
  • the switch lever 534 protrudes out from the outer frame, where it is operable by the user.
  • the inward facing surfaces 524 of the external edges of the outer frame and in particular the surfaces that may abut the body 508 in the clamping
  • a resiliently deformable material e.g. a suitable elastomer or silicone. This may facilitate obtaining a good grip on the external object 521.
  • Figs. 7A and 7B show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to store a flexible wire or cord for hanging the portable electronic device from a suitable external projection.
  • FIG. 7A shows a portable electronic device 700 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable electronic device) having a detachable peripheral rim 702.
  • the peripheral rim 702 is shown in a detached configuration ready to deploy a flexible wire 701 in Fig. 7A, but it can be understood that it is folded to lie flush with the back surface of the portable electronic device 700 in a similar manner to the embodiments discussed above.
  • the peripheral rim 702 is moved between an expanded or open configuration (shown in Fig. 7A) and a retracted (or closed) configuration. Similarly to the examples described above, the peripheral rim 702 comprises a collapsible
  • a first folding element 704 comprises a three-sided outer frame which provides three external edges of the peripheral rim 702 when in the retracted configuration.
  • a second folding element 706 comprises a three-sided inner frame that provides the fourth external edge of the peripheral rim 702 when in the retracted configuration and a pair of parallel arms 709 which nest inside the outer frame. The arms 709 are connected at a first (proximal) end 710 thereof to a respective corner 712 of the outer frame and at a second (distal) end 714 thereof to a body 708 of the portable electronic device.
  • connection between the proximal end 710 of each arm and the outer frame and the connection between the distal end 714 of each arm and the body 708 each comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joints allow the inner frame to pivot away from (at an angle relative to) the back surface of the body 208 and permit the outer frame to pivot relative to the inner frame.
  • the outer frame includes a recessed channel 721 around its inwardly facing surface, i.e. around the surface that abuts the back side of the body 708 in the retracted (closed) configuration.
  • the recessed channel 721 is arranged to receive a flexible wire or cord 701 which is attached at its opposing ends to a respective corner 712 of the outer frame.
  • the flexible wire 701 may be released from the channel when the peripheral rim is in the open configuration whereby the portable electronic device can be hung on a suitable projection, e.g. hook or the like.
  • Figs. 8A, 8B and 8C show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to provide a clip or clamp for attaching a portable electronic device to an external structure.
  • FIG. 8A shows a portable electronic device 800 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable electronic device) having a detachable peripheral rim 802.
  • the peripheral rim 802 is shown in a detached position ready for use as a clamp in Figs. 8A and 8B, but it can be understood that it is folded to lie flush with the back surface of the portable electronic device 800 in a similar manner to the embodiments discussed above.
  • the peripheral rim is moved between an expanded or open configuration (shown in Fig. 8B) and a retracted (or closed) configuration.
  • the peripheral rim comprises a folding frame 804 that is connected at a first end 814 to a body 808 of the portable electronic device.
  • the connection between the first end 814 of the folding frame 804 and the body 808 comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • the rotating joints allow the folding frame 804 to pivot away from (i.e. be disposed at an angle relative to) the back surface of the body 808.
  • the folding frame is made from a rigid resiliently deformable material which acts to urge the two parts of the folding frame together to close the gap. This enables the folding frame 804 to be used as a clamp to attach the device to an external object 821, such a beam or rail, as shown in Fig. 8C.
  • Figs. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D and 9E show another example of a portable electronic device having a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible rim structure is used to provide a gripping element suitable for attaching the device to the wrist of a user.
  • FIG. 9A shows a portable electronic device 900 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable device) having a peripheral rim
  • the peripheral rim 902 is detachable and can be moved between a retracted (closed) configuration (shown in Fig. 9 ⁇ ) and an expanded configuration (see e.g. Figs. 9C and 9D) .
  • the peripheral rim 902 in this example comprises a collapsible structure made from an outer frame 904 and a pair of flexible chain-like connectors 906.
  • the outer frame 904 provides the external surface of the peripheral rim 902 when in the retracted configuration.
  • Each chain-like connector 906 is arranged to lie along an inside edge of the outer frame 904
  • Each chain-like connector 906 comprises a plurality of element pivotally connected in series to form a flexible chain.
  • Each chain-like connector 906 is connected at a first end 910 to a corner 912 of the outer frame and is connected at a second end 914 to a body 908 of the portable electronic device.
  • the pair of chain-like connectors 906 together provide a pair of parallel struts to connect the outer frame to the body 908 of the portable electronic device.
  • connection between the first end 910 of each chainlike connector 906 and the outer frame 904 and the connection between the second end 914 of each chain-like connector 906 and the body 908 each comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • a rotating joint e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • these rotating joints act in combination with the flexible chain-like connectors 906 to permit the outer frame 904 to fold back behind the body 908 of the portable electronic device to define a clamping gap 911.
  • the portable electronic device may be secured to an external object (e.g. a user's wrist) by clamping the object in the gap
  • the rotating joints may be lockable to secure the structure in the open configuration.
  • Figs. 10A and 10B show another example of a collapsible rim structure.
  • the collapsible structure is used to mount the portable electronic device on the head of a user .
  • FIG. 10A shows a portable electronic device 1000 (which is a smartphone in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable device) having a peripheral rim
  • the peripheral rim 1002 is detachable and can be moved between an expanded or open configuration (shown in Fig. 10B) and a retracted
  • peripheral rim 1002 is shown in an intermediate position in Fig. 10A, but it can be understood that it is foldable to lie flush with the back surface of the portable electronic device 1000 in a similar manner to the embodiments discussed above.
  • the peripheral rim 1002 comprises a collapsible structure made from, a plurality of folding elements 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007 connected in series.
  • a first folding element 1004 comprises a three-sided outer frame which provides three external edges of the peripheral rim 1002 when in the retracted configuration.
  • a second folding element 1006 comprises a three-sided inner frame that provides the fourth external edge 1009 of the peripheral rim 1002 when in the retracted configuration and a pair of parallel arms which nest inside the outer frame. The arms are connected at a first (proximal) end 1010 thereof to a body 1008 of the portable electronic device.
  • the first and second folding elements are connected at a first (proximal) end 1010 thereof to a body 1008 of the portable electronic device.
  • each arm of the second folding element is connected at a second (distal) end 1014 thereof to a first member 1007 of the scissor hinge and a proximal end 1012 of the outer frame 1004 is connected to a second member 1005 of the scissor hinge.
  • Each connection comprises a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • One or more of the rotating joint may be lockable to fix the shape of the collapsible frame in the open (expanded) configuration.
  • FIG. 10B the rotating joints allow the outer frame 1004 to extend away from the body, whereby an aperture for mounting on a user's head is defined by the outer frame, the scissor hinges and the fourth external edge 1009 on the inner frame.
  • FIGs. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D and HE show another example of a portable electronic device having a collapsible rim
  • the collapsible rim structure is used to provide a game controller.
  • Fig. HA shows a portable electronic device 1100
  • peripheral rim 1102 (which is a tablet in this example although the invention is applicable to any portable device) having a peripheral rim 1102 around its side edges.
  • the peripheral rim 1102 is detachable and can be moved between a retracted (closed) configuration and an expanded configuration (see e.g. Figs.
  • peripheral rim 1102 is shown in a partially open position in Fig. HA, but it can be understood that it is foldable to lie flush with the back surface of the portable electronic device 1100 in a similar manner to the embodiments discussed above.
  • the peripheral rim 1102 in this example comprises a collapsible structure made from an outer frame 1104 and a pair of hand grips 1106 which are movable between a flat position in which they lie flush with the outer frame 1104 and a protruding position in which they are grippable by a user for game play.
  • the outer frame 1104 provides the external surface of the peripheral rim 1102 when in the retracted
  • Each hand grip 1106 is arranged to lie along an inside edge of the outer frame 1104 (along opposing short edges in this example) .
  • Each hand grip 1106 comprises a support strut 1107 and a hinged controller portion 1109.
  • the hinged controller portion 1109 has a central hinge axis that is slidably attached to a respective support strut 1107.
  • the controller portion 1109 is attached to the outer frame 1104 at a connection hinge 1115.
  • a first end of the support strut is pivotally connected to the outer frame 1104 and a second end of the support strut is free. The support strut can thus pivot away from the outer frame 1104, whereupon the central hinge of its respective controller portion 1109 can be slid along the support strut to its free end to move the hand grip
  • the central hinge may be securable at the free end, e.g. using a releasable latch or the like.
  • the outer frame 1104 is pivotally connected at one end to a body 1108 of the portable electronic device via a rotating joint, e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • a rotating joint e.g. a hinge, bearing or pivot (not shown) .
  • these rotating joints act to permit the outer frame 1104 to fold back to lie
  • the game controls may include thumb-operable buttons 1111 on a first part of the controller portion 1109 that extends away from the outer frame 1104 and a finger operated trigger button 1113 on a second part of the controller portion 1109 that lies along the support strut 1107. Control signals from the buttons 1111, 1113 are sent to the portable electronic device through electrical connections formed in the connection hinge 1115.

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L'invention concerne un rebord multifonction détachable (102) pour un dispositif électronique portatif (100), le rebord multifonction (102) étant utilisable comme n'importe lequel parmi un compartiment de stockage, un support, un adaptateur de fixation et/ou un dispositif d'entrée d'utilisateur. Ledit rebord multifonction (102) peut faire partie du dispositif électronique portatif (100) ou peut faire partie d'un couvercle ou boîtier monté sur le dispositif électronique portatif (100).
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