Portable electronic device stand with adjustable support configuration and adjustable support configuration thereof

Abstract

An adjustable support configuration includes a frame with an opening; a support member having a base portion and an abutment portion, wherein the abutment portion extends through the opening; and an adjustable mechanism including a locking and releasing sub-configuration. The locking and releasing sub-configuration includes a first interlocking member disposed at the support member, a second interlocking member fixedly disposed relative to the frame; and a biasing member operably disposed to interlock the first interlocking member with the second interlocking member. When a force is applied to the support member against the biasing force of the biasing member, the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member can disengage from each other. When the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member are disengaged from each other, the support member is slidable relative to the frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments generally relate to a portable electronic device holder with an adjustable support configuration. The embodiments also generally relate to an adjustable support configuration for a portable electronic device holder. Background Technology

[0002] Heat dissipation is one of the major issues affecting the performance of portable electronic devices such as laptops, notebooks, tablets, or smartphones. Therefore, users often use portable electronic devices with stands to help cool them. However, portable electronic devices generally come in various sizes. Thus, a stand designed for a specific size may not be suitable for cooling another portable electronic device of a different size due to the different arrangements when supporting it on the stand. Therefore, users may need to equip different portable electronic devices with different stands.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for an improved portable electronic device holder that can be used with portable electronic devices of various sizes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to various embodiments, an adjustable support configuration for a fixture is provided. The adjustable support configuration includes a frame of the fixture, wherein the frame includes an opening; a support member having a base portion and an abutment portion extending from the base portion, wherein the support member is assembled to the frame, and the abutment portion extends through the opening of the frame; and an adjustable mechanism operably connecting the support member to the frame. The adjustable mechanism includes a locking and releasing sub-configuration. The locking and releasing sub-configuration includes a first interlocking member disposed at the support member; a second interlocking member fixed relative to the frame; and a biasing member operably configured to bias the support member to cause the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member of the support member to interlock. When a force is applied to the support member against the biasing force of the biasing member, the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member of the support member can disengage from each other. The support member is slidable relative to the frame to adjust the position of the abutment portion of the support member relative to the opening of the frame when the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member of the support member are disengaged from each other.

[0005] According to various embodiments, a portable electronic device holder is provided, including a mounting bracket for supporting the portable electronic device holder; and an adjustable support configuration as described herein. Attached Figure Description

[0006] In the drawings, the same element symbols generally refer to the same part throughout different views. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but generally emphasize the principles of the invention. In the following description, various embodiments are described with reference to the following drawings, wherein: Figure 1 Showing PED brackets according to various embodiments; Figures 2A to 2D Displays according to various embodiments Figure 1 The operating sequence of the adjustable support configuration of the PED bracket's mounting bracket; Figure 3A and Figure 3B Displays according to various embodiments Figures 2A to 2D Top and bottom perspective views of examples of support members for adjustable support configurations. Figure 3C and Figure 3D Displays according to various embodiments Figures 2A to 2D Top and bottom perspective views of the attachments for the adjustable support configuration; Figure 3E Displays according to various embodiments Figures 2A to 2D An example of a frame below a configuration for adjustable support; and Figure 3F Displays according to various embodiments Figure 3E Below the frame, Figure 3C and Figure 3D Attachments and Figure 3A and Figure 3B The supporting components are assembled into Figure 3E On the framework. Detailed Implementation

[0007] The embodiments described below in the context of the device are similarly effective for the corresponding methods, and vice versa. Furthermore, it should be understood that the embodiments described below can be combined; for example, a portion of one embodiment can be combined with a portion of another embodiment.

[0008] It should be understood that the terms “up,” “above,” “top,” “bottom,” “lower,” “side,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “lateral,” “side,” “upward,” and “downward,” etc., are used in the following description for convenience and to aid in understanding relative position or direction, and are not intended to limit the orientation of any device or structure, or any part of any device or structure. Furthermore, unless otherwise expressly indicated throughout the text, the singular terms “a” and “the” include the plural forms. Similarly, unless otherwise expressly indicated throughout the text, the word “or” is intended to include “and.”

[0009] Various embodiments generally relate to portable electronic device (PED) holders (PED brackets) for supporting portable electronic devices (PEDs). In particular, various embodiments generally relate to PED holders with adjustable support configurations for supporting portable electronic devices of various sizes. Various embodiments also relate to adjustable support configurations for PED holders. According to various embodiments, the PED may include a laptop computer, notebook computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to various embodiments, the PED holder may include a riser-type PED holder, a vertically fixed PED holder, or an angled PED holder.

[0010] According to various embodiments, the PED holder may include a mounting bracket for holding or supporting the PED. The mounting bracket of the PED holder may include an adjustable support configuration comprising a frame of the mounting bracket and a support member movable relative to the frame. Furthermore, the support member may be locked in different positions relative to the frame. Therefore, depending on the size of the PED to be placed on the PED holder, the support member can be moved and locked in a corresponding position relative to the frame, allowing the support member to support the PED in a suitable manner, thereby optimizing the cooling of the PED. Thus, the adjustable support configuration allows adjustment of the arrangement of the PED relative to the cooling configuration of the PED holder to optimize the cooling of the PED.

[0011] Figure 1 This illustrates a PED holder 100 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, the PED holder 100 may include a mounting frame 110. The mounting frame 110 is configured to hold or support the PED. As shown, according to various embodiments, the mounting frame 110 of the PED holder 100 may be in the form of a platform or deck on which the PED may be placed or rested. Therefore, the mounting frame 110 may include a device resting surface 112 on which the PED may be placed or rested. According to various embodiments, the PED holder may include one or more legs 114 connected to the mounting frame 110. The one or more legs 114 may support or prop up the mounting frame 110. Therefore, when the mounting frame 110 is in the form of a platform or deck, the mounting frame 110 may be supported or propped up by one or more legs 114 so that it can be tilted relative to the ground (or horizontal plane). According to various embodiments, the PED holder 100 may include a cooling configuration 116. The cooling configuration 116 may include an airflow-based cooling configuration or a direct contact cooling configuration. According to various embodiments, the cooling configuration 116 may be integrated with the mounting frame 110. For example, the cooling configuration 116 can be integrated with the device resting surface 112 of the mounting bracket 110, such that the airflow of the airflow-based cooling configuration can exit from the device resting surface 112, or the contact pad that directly contacts the cooling configuration can be part of the device resting surface 112.

[0012] According to various embodiments, the mounting bracket 110 of the PED holder 100 may include a support member 130. The support member 130 is configured to abut against one side of the PED supported on the mounting bracket 110. Therefore, the support member 130 can act to support or retain the PED on the mounting bracket 110, i.e., to prevent the PED from falling off the mounting bracket 110. In particular, when the mounting bracket 110 is in the form of a platform or deck positioned at an angle, the support member 130 can act as a stop to block, impede, retain, or fix the PED on the mounting bracket 110, so that the PED does not slip or fall from the mounting resting surface 112 of the mounting bracket 110. According to various embodiments, the support member 130 of the mounting bracket 110 of the PED holder 100 can be adjusted or moved relative to the cooling configuration 116 of the PED holder 100. Therefore, the support member 130 can be adjusted or moved toward (i.e., closer to) or away from (i.e., further away from) the cooling configuration 116. Therefore, when the PED size is small, the support member 130 can be adjusted or moved toward the cooling configuration 116 to optimize the arrangement of the PED for cooling by the cooling configuration 116 of the PED support 100. On the other hand, when the PED size is large, the support member 130 can be adjusted or moved away from the cooling configuration 116 to optimize the arrangement of the PED for cooling by the cooling configuration 116 of the PED support 100.

[0013] According to various embodiments, the mounting bracket 110 may include a frame 120. The frame 120 may give the mounting bracket 110 a specific physical form. Thus, when the mounting bracket 110 is in the form of a platform or deck, the frame 120 may provide a stationary surface 112 for the mounting bracket 110. Furthermore, a cooling configuration 116 may be assembled to the frame 120. According to various embodiments, a support member 130 may also be assembled to the frame 120. Furthermore, the support member 130 may be assembled to the frame 120 in an adjustable or movable manner relative to the frame 120. Thus, the support member 130 and the frame 120 may together form an adjustable support configuration 118 for the mounting bracket 110. Therefore, the adjustable support configuration 118 (including the frame 120 and the support member 130) allows the PED support 100 to allow adjustment of the support member 130 to support the PED in various arrangements relative to the cooling configuration 116 of the PED support 100.

[0014] According to various embodiments, the frame 120 of the fixture 110 may include an opening 122. The opening 122 may be a through-hole or aperture in the frame 120 of the fixture 110. According to various embodiments, the support member 130 may include an abutment portion 132. The support member 130 may be assembled to the frame 120 such that the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 extends through the opening 122 of the frame 120. Thus, the support member 130 may be adapted to the frame 120, wherein the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 is inserted through the opening 122 of the frame 120. According to various embodiments, the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 may be used to abut or contact the PED to support the PED on the fixture 110. Therefore, the abutment portion 132 may include an abutment surface or a contact surface.

[0015] Figures 2A to 2D This illustrates the operational sequence of the adjustable support configuration 118 for the mounting bracket 110 according to various embodiments, so as to adjust or move the support member 130 relative to the frame 120.

[0016] As shown in the figure, the adjustable support configuration 118 for the fixture 110 may include a frame 120 of the fixture 110. Furthermore, the frame 120 may include an opening 122. The adjustable support configuration 118 may also include a support member 130. The support member 130 may include an abutment portion 132 and a base portion 134. The abutment portion 132 may extend from the base portion 134. Therefore, the abutment portion 132 may protrude from the base portion 134. According to various embodiments, the base portion 134 may be a panel structure, while the abutment portion 132 may be a raised ridge, rib, or wall protruding therefrom. According to various embodiments, the abutment portion 132 may be substantially perpendicular to the base portion 134.

[0017] According to various embodiments, the support member 130 can be assembled or adapted to the frame 120, wherein the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 extends through the opening 122 of the frame 120. Thus, the abutment portion 132 can be inserted through the opening 122 of the frame 120, while the base portion 134 remains located inside the frame 120 (i.e., the non-exposed side). The frame 120 may include a top surface 126 (or an outer surface or an exposed surface) serving as a device resting surface 112 for the mounting bracket 110. The frame 120 may further include a lower surface 124 (or an inner surface or a non-exposed surface) opposite the top surface 126. Thus, the base portion 134 of the support member 130 can be located on the lower surface 124 side of the frame 120, and the abutment portion 132 can be inserted from the lower surface 124 of the frame 120 toward the top surface 126 of the frame 120 through the opening 122 of the frame 120. Furthermore, the abutment portion 132 can then protrude and extend away from the top surface 126 of the frame 120. Since the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 protrudes outward and extends away from the top surface 126 of the frame 120, the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 can abut against one side of the PED placed or resting on the top surface 126 of the frame 120 (i.e., the device resting surface 112 of the fixture 110).

[0018] According to various embodiments, the support member 130 can be moved relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 can be moved or adjusted relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. Thus, by moving or adjusting the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130, the arrangement of the PEDs supported on the mounting bracket 110 can be changed, adjusted, or moved relative to the cooling configuration 116 of the PED support 100.

[0019] According to various embodiments, the adjustable support configuration 118 may include an adjustable mechanism 140. The adjustable mechanism 140 operatively connects the support member 130 to the frame 120. Therefore, the adjustable mechanism 140 is operatively disposed between the support member 130 and the frame 120 such that the support member 130 is operable relative to the frame 120. Thus, the adjustable mechanism 140 may define the operation of the support member 130 relative to the frame 120.

[0020] According to various embodiments, the adjustable mechanism 140 of the adjustable support configuration 118 may include a locking and releasing sub-configuration 150. The locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 typically locks the support member 130 relative to the frame 120, preventing the support member 130 from moving or adjusting. Therefore, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 can maintain or fix the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. However, when it is necessary to change the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 can be operated to allow the support member 130 to move or adjust relative to the frame 120. Thus, once the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 is set to the desired position, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 can again lock the support member 130 in place relative to the frame 120. This can fix the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the cooling configuration 116. Therefore, the placement of the PED on it relative to the cooling configuration 116 can be fixed. Subsequently, when it is necessary to change the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 can unlock the support member 130, allowing the support member 130 to move relative to the frame 120. The position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the cooling configuration 116 can then be changed, varied, or adjusted. Thus, when PEDs of different sizes are used with the PED bracket 100, the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the cooling configuration 116 can be changed, varied, or adjusted according to each PED to optimize the arrangement / placement of the PED relative to the cooling configuration 116.

[0021] According to various embodiments, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 of the adjustable mechanism 140 may include a first interlocking member 152 disposed at the support member 130. Therefore, the support member 130 may include the first interlocking member 152, or the first interlocking member 152 may be part of the support member 130 (e.g., integrally formed, molded, or printed with the support member 130). According to various embodiments, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 of the adjustable mechanism 140 may include a second interlocking member 154 fixedly disposed relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the second interlocking member 154 may be disposed in a manner that prevents it from moving relative to the frame 120. For example, the second interlocking member 154 may be directly / indirectly fixedly connected to or attached to the frame 120, or the second interlocking member 154 may be integrally formed with the frame 120 (e.g., integrally formed, molded, or printed with the frame 120).

[0022] According to various embodiments, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 of the adjustable mechanism 140 may include a biasing member 156. The biasing member 156 is operatively configured to bias the support member 130 to cause a first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 to interlock with a second interlocking member 154. Thus, the biasing member 156 may bias the support member 130 toward the second interlocking member 154 and / or the frame 120 such that the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 can engage with the second interlocking member 154. Therefore, the biasing member 156 may apply a biasing force to the support member 130 to engage and interlock the first interlocking member 152 with the second interlocking member 154. Thus, the biasing member 156 may allow the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 to be normally in the interlocked engaged state. By engaging and interlocking the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154, the support member 130 can be fixed or locked to the frame 120, making the support member 130 immovable relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120 can be fixed. According to various embodiments, the biasing member 156 can be pre-loaded to provide biasing force to hold or maintain the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 in an interlocked engagement state. Therefore, the biasing member 156 can be pre-loaded before being operatively disposed between the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130.

[0023] According to various embodiments, when a force is applied to the support member 130 to resist the biasing force of the biasing member 156, the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130 can disengage from each other. Therefore, when a force is applied to counteract the biasing force of the biasing member 156, making the force greater than the biasing force, the support member 130 can move in a direction substantially opposite to the direction of the biasing force, so that the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 disengages from and / or unlocks from the second interlocking member 154. Thus, the support member 130 can move when subjected to a force in a direction substantially opposite to the biasing force of the biasing member 156, so that the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130 are separated from their interlocking engagement, so that they can disengage from and / or unlock from each other. Since the support member 130 moves against the biasing force of the biasing member 156 under the action of force, the biasing force of the biasing member 156 can be increased. Subsequently, when the force is removed, the support member 130 can spring back and cause the first interlocking part 152 of the support member 130 to return to its interlocking engagement with the second interlocking part 154.

[0024] According to various embodiments, when the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130 disengage from each other, the support member 130 can slide relative to the frame 120. By disengaging the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130 from each other, the support member 130 can be unlocked from the frame 120, i.e., it is no longer fixed or locked together. Therefore, the support member 130 can move relative to the frame 120. For example, the support member 130 can slide or slide along the frame 120. Since the support member 130 can move or slide relative to the frame 120, the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120 can be changed, adjusted, or varied. Therefore, the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the cooling configuration 116 of the PED bracket 100 can be varied, adjusted, or moved to support PEDs of different sizes on the mounting bracket 110 of the PED bracket 100.

[0025] According to various embodiments, the interlocking engagement between the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130 may include a pin and hole engagement. According to various embodiments, the pin and hole engagement may be, but is not limited to, the following forms: tongue and groove engagement, blind hole stud engagement, mortise and tenon engagement, or any suitable interlocking engagement. For example, the pin may be in the form of a tongue, stud, or tenon, while the hole may be in the form of a groove, blind hole, or mortise.

[0026] Figures 2A to 2DThis illustration shows an example of the operation of a pin and hole engagement (i.e., interlocking engagement) between a first interlocking member 152 and a second interlocking member 154 of the support member 130. According to various embodiments, the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 may be a set of pins 164 and a plurality of holes 162. The pins 164 may engage and / or interlock with each of the plurality of holes 162. Thus, the pins 164 can be fitted or inserted into each of the plurality of holes 162 to interlock with the corresponding hole. The pins 164 may be protrusions, while the holes 162 may be recessed portions. According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of holes 162 may be associated with a corresponding position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. Therefore, when the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 moves to the desired position relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120, the pin 164 can be aligned with a corresponding hole among the plurality of holes 162, thereby associating the hole with the desired position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. The biasing member 156 can bias the support member 130 such that the pin 164 and the corresponding holes among the plurality of holes 162 can interlock and engage with each other to lock the support member 130 in place relative to the frame 120. To change the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120, a force can be applied to the support member 130 against the biasing force of the biasing member 156 to disengage the pin 164 from the corresponding hole among the plurality of holes 162, thereby unlocking the support member 130 from the frame 120. The support member 130 can then be moved relative to the frame 120 to adjust or change the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130. When adjusting, changing, or altering the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130, the pin 164 can be aligned with another hole among the plurality of holes 162. Therefore, when a force is removed from the support member 130, the biasing member 156 can bias the support member 130 such that the pin 164 and another hole among the plurality of holes 162 can interlock and engage with each other, thereby locking the support member 130 in a new position relative to the frame 120.

[0027] like Figures 2A to 2DAs shown, the first interlocking member 152 can be a plurality of holes 162. Therefore, the plurality of holes 162 (i.e., the first interlocking member 152) can be provided at the support member 130. In particular, the plurality of holes 162 can be provided at the base portion 134 of the support member 130. Therefore, the plurality of holes 162 can be recessed into the base portion 134 of the support member 130. The plurality of holes 162 can be blind holes or through holes. As shown, the second interlocking member 154 can be a pin 164. The pin 164 (i.e., the second interlocking member 154) can be provided at the frame 120. For example, the pin 164 can be provided at the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. Therefore, the pin 164 can protrude from the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. According to various embodiments, the plurality of holes 162 of the support member 130 can be located on the surface of the base portion 134 of the support member 130 facing the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. Therefore, when the base portion 134 of the support member 130 moves toward the frame 120, the pin 164 and the hole 162 can engage and interlock, such that one of the holes 162 can engage with the pin 164 of the frame 120.

[0028] refer to Figure 2A A pin 164 at the lower surface 124 of frame 120 can interlock with a first hole 162a of a plurality of holes 162 at the base portion 134 of support member 130 to lock support member 130 to frame 120. The first hole 162a of the plurality of holes can be close to the abutment portion 132 of support member 130. A biasing member 156 can urge support member 130 toward frame 120 so that pin 164 of frame 120 and the first hole 162a of support member 130 maintain or sustain the interlocking engagement. Figure 2B In this configuration, a force can be applied to the support member 130 to resist the biasing force of the biasing member 156. Therefore, the support member 130 can move away from the frame 120, allowing the pin 164 to disengage from the first hole 162a. When the pin 164 disengages from the first hole 162a, the support member 130 can move relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the support member 130 can move relative to the frame 120 to change the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. For example, as... Figure 2C As shown, the support member 130 is movable to align the second hole 162b of a plurality of holes 162 at the base portion 134 of the support member 130 with a pin 164 at the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. Subsequently, when the force is released, the biasing member 156 can cause the support member 130 to move toward the frame 120 such that the pin 164 of the frame 120 can be fitted or inserted into the second hole 162b of the support member 130 to form an interlocking engagement, which locks the support member 130 to the frame 120, wherein the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 is in another position relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120 (e.g., see...). Figure 2D).

[0029] Although Figures 2A to 2D The first interlocking component 152 is depicted as a plurality of holes 162 and the second interlocking component 154 is depicted as a pin 164, but it should be understood that they are interchangeable. For example, in some embodiments, the first interlocking component 152 may be a pin, while the second interlocking component 154 may be a plurality of holes.

[0030] According to various embodiments, the biasing member 156 can be fixedly connected to the frame 120. For example, the biasing member 156 can be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to or attached to the frame 120. Figures 2A to 2D As shown, the biasing member 156 may be part of an attachment 160 that is fixedly connected to or attached to the frame 120. Furthermore, the attachment 160 may be fixed to the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. Therefore, the biasing member 156 may extend from the attachment 160 toward the support member 130. According to some embodiments, the biasing member 156 may be integral with the attachment 160 (e.g., integrally molded, integrally formed, integrally printed, etc.). Therefore, the biasing member 156 may protrude from the attachment 160, for example, as an integrally formed lever spring. According to some embodiments, the biasing member 156 may be a separate block from the attachment 160, wherein the biasing member 156 may be connected to or attached to the attachment 160 to form a single unit. For example, the biasing member 156 may be a separate spring (e.g., a metal spring), including but not limited to leaf springs, lever springs, coil springs, tension springs, compression springs, torsion springs, or coil springs, which can be connected to or attached to the attachment 160. According to various embodiments, the biasing end 158 of the biasing member 156 may abut against the support member 130 to bias the support member 130, thereby engaging a first interlocking member 152 (e.g., hole 162) of the support member 130 with a second interlocking member 154 (e.g., pin 164). The biasing end 158 of the biasing member 156 may be its free end. For example, the biasing end 158 may be the distal end of the biasing member 156, away from the end 159 of the biasing member 156 connected to the accessory 160. The biasing end 158 of the biasing member 156 may abut, contact, or touch the support member 130 to transmit the biasing force of the biasing member 156 to the support member 130 for pushing (e.g., pushing) the support member 130 against the frame 120 to maintain or retain the first interlocking member 152 (e.g., hole 162) of the support member 130 with the second interlocking member 154 (e.g., pin 164) in interlocking engagement. As shown in the figure, the biasing end 158 of the biasing member 156 may abut against, contact with, or touch the base portion 134 of the support member 130. According to various embodiments, the biasing member 156 may include a lever spring.

[0031] According to various embodiments, the adjustable mechanism 140 of the adjustable support configuration 118 may include a slider configuration 170. When the support member 130 is unlocked from the frame 120, the support member 130 can slide relative to the frame 120 via the slider configuration 170. Therefore, when it is necessary to move the support member 130 relative to the frame 120 to change or vary or adjust the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130, a force can be applied to the support member 130 against the bias member 156, such that the locking and releasing configuration 150 can unlock the support member 130 from the frame 120 to allow the support member 130 to slide relative to the frame 120 along the slider configuration 170.

[0032] According to various embodiments, the slider configuration 170 of the adjustable mechanism 140 may include a first engagement element 172. The first engagement element 172 may be disposed at the support member 130. Therefore, the support member 130 may include the first engagement element 172, or the first engagement element 172 may be part of the support member 130 (e.g., integrally formed, molded, or printed with the support member 130). According to various embodiments, the slider configuration 170 of the adjustable mechanism 140 may include a second engagement element 174. The second engagement element 174 may be fixedly disposed relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the second engagement element 174 may be disposed in a manner that prevents it from moving relative to the frame 120. For example, the second engagement element 174 may be directly / indirectly fixedly connected to or attached to the frame 120, or the second engagement element 174 may be integrally formed with the frame 120 (e.g., integrally formed, molded, or printed with the frame 120).

[0033] According to various embodiments, the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 of the slider configuration 170 can be in a sliding engagement state. Therefore, the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 can engage with each other in a slidably relative manner. Since the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 are slidably relative to each other, the support member 130 and the frame 120 can slide relative to each other when the support member 130 is unlocked from the frame 120. Therefore, when the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 disengages from the second interlocking member 154 (i.e., the support member 130 is unlocked from the frame 120), the support member 130 can slide relative to the frame 120 via the slider configuration 170 to adjust the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. Therefore, by applying a force that resists the biasing force of the biasing member 156 to disengage the first interlocking member 152 and the second interlocking member 154 from each other, the support member 130 is unlocked from the frame 120, allowing the support member 130 to slide relative to the frame 120 based on the sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174, such that the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 can be adjusted, changed, or varied to accommodate the PED to be placed on the PED support 100.

[0034] According to various embodiments, the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 and the sliding sub-configuration 170 of the adjustable mechanism 140 can operate in concert to allow the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 to be moved or adjusted relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120. Therefore, by adjusting or changing the position of the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 relative to the opening 122 of the frame 120, the arrangement of the PED to be supported on the mounting bracket 110 of the PED support 100 relative to the cooling configuration 116 of the PED support 100 can be changed, adjusted, or moved.

[0035] According to various embodiments, the sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 can be a guide and slider engagement. Therefore, the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 can be a pair of sliders 182 and guides 184. Slides 182 can slide along guides 184. Thus, when the support member 130 is unlocked from the frame 120, the support member 130 can move relative to the frame 120 by sliding slides 182 along guides 184. According to various embodiments, guides 184 can include grooves, slots, rails, tracks, guide rods, or any suitable guiding element. Furthermore, sliders 182 can include pins, fingers, brackets, or any suitable element capable of engaging the corresponding guide 184 to allow sliding along the guide 184.

[0036] refer to Figures 2A to 2DAccording to various embodiments, a first engaging element 172 of the support member 130 may be disposed at the base portion 134 of the support member 130. Furthermore, a second engaging element 174 may be disposed below the frame 120. As an example, the first engaging element 172 of the support member 130 may be a pin element protruding from the base portion 134 of the support member 130, while the second engaging element 174 may be a slot connected to an attachment 160 on the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. In some embodiments, the second engaging element 174 may be a slot formed between the attachment 160 and the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. The pin element (used as the first engaging element 172) may be adapted or inserted into the slot (used as the second engaging element 174) in a manner slidably relative to each other. In this way, the support member 130 may slide relative to the frame 120 along the sliding engagement between the pin (i.e., the first engaging element 172) and the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174).

[0037] According to various embodiments, the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 of the support member 130 can pivot relative to each other. For example, as Figures 2A to 2D As shown, since the pin element (i.e., the first engaging element 172) is fitted or inserted into the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174), the pin element (i.e., the first engaging element 172) can not only slide along the slot but also pivot relative to the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174). Because the pin element (i.e., the first engaging element 172) can also pivot relative to the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174), the support member 130 can pivot relative to the frame 120. Therefore, the support member 130 and the frame 120 can pivot relative to each other about the pin element (i.e., the first engaging element 172) fitted or inserted into the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174). Therefore, the support member 130 can pivot relative to the frame 120 about a sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174.

[0038] According to various embodiments, since the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174 of the support member 130 are pivotable relative to each other, the support member 130 can pivot relative to the frame 120 to unlock the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 from the second interlocking member 154. Therefore, the applied force resisting the biasing force of the biasing member 156 for unlocking the support member 130 from the frame 120 can cause the support member 130 to pivot about a sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174, so as to disengage the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 from the second interlocking member 154. When the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 is disengaged from the second interlocking member 154, the support member 130 can slide relative to the frame 120 via the sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 and the second engaging element 174. According to various embodiments, the pivotability between the first engagement element 172 and the second engagement element 174 of the support member 130 can work in conjunction with the locking and releasing sub-configuration 150 for locking and unlocking the support member 130 relative to the frame 120.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the pivot axis between the first engaging element 172 (e.g., a pin element) and the second engaging element 174 (e.g., a slot) can be substantially perpendicular to the sliding axis of the sliding engagement between the first engaging element 172 (e.g., a pin element) and the second engaging element 174 (e.g., a slot). For example, as Figures 2A to 2D As shown, the sliding shaft can be along the longitudinal axis of the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174), while the pivot shaft can be along the direction in which the pin element (i.e., the first engaging element 172) is inserted into the slot (i.e., the second engaging element 174). Therefore, the pivot shaft can be perpendicular to the sliding shaft.

[0040] Although Figures 2A to 2D The first engaging element 172 is depicted as a pin element and the second engaging element 174 as a slot, but it should be understood that they are interchangeable. For example, in some embodiments, the first engaging element 172 at the support member 130 may be a slot, while the second engaging element 174 may be a pin.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the direction of the biasing force of the biasing member 156 can be parallel to the bore axis of the opening 122 of the frame 120. The bore axis of the opening 122 of the frame 120 can be a centerline axis passing through the center of the opening 122 of the frame 120, whereby the centerline axis is perpendicular to the plane of the opening 122 of the frame 120. When the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 is in an interlocked engagement state with the second interlocking member 154, the biasing force of the biasing member 156 acting on the support member 130 can be in a direction parallel to the bore axis of the opening 122 of the frame 120. Therefore, the force applied to the support member to disengage the first interlocking member 152 of the support member 130 from the second interlocking member 154 can be in the opposite direction to the biasing force, whereby the opposite direction can also be parallel to the bore axis of the opening 122 of the frame 120.

[0042] refer to Figures 2A to 2D According to various embodiments, the first interlocking member 152 and the first engaging element 172 of the support member 130 may be located on opposite sides of the support member 130. For example, the first interlocking member 152 and the first engaging element 172 may be located on opposite sides of the base portion 134 of the support member 130 relative to the abutment portion 132. Thus, the first interlocking member 152 may be located on a first side of the base portion 134 of the support member 130, while the first engaging element 172 may be located on a second side of the base portion 134 of the support member 130, spanning the abutment portion 132 of the support member 130. Similarly, according to different embodiments, the second interlocking member 154 and the second engaging element 174 may be located on opposite sides of the opening 122 of the frame 120. Thus, the second interlocking member 154 may be located at a first edge region of the opening 122 of the frame 120, while the second engaging element 174 may be located at a second edge region of the opening 122 of the frame 120, spanning the opening 122 of the frame 120.

[0043] Figure 3A and Figure 3BShowing top and bottom perspective views of a support member 130 according to various embodiments. As shown, the base portion 134 of the support member 130 may be a rectangular panel structure. The abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 may be a wall structure projecting vertically along the longitudinal centerline of the base portion 134. The abutment portion 132 of the support member 130 may taper towards its tip. Furthermore, the base portion 134 may be longer than the abutment portion 132, such that the base portion 134 has a boundary section 134a extending through its width at each longitudinal end of the abutment portion 132. A first interlocking member 152 in the form of a plurality of holes 162 (or a row of holes, a series of holes, or a column of holes) may be along the boundary section 134a of the base portion 134 of the support member 130. A first engaging element 172 may be a pin element extending longitudinally from the longitudinal edge 134b of the base portion 134 of the support member 130.

[0044] Figure 3C and Figure 3D Showing top and bottom perspective views of accessory 160 according to various embodiments. As shown, accessory 160 may include a rectangular base 160a having a raised edge 160b. Furthermore, accessory 160 may include a biasing member 156 in the form of a resiliently bent plate. The resiliently bent plate can be cut from the rectangular base 160a of accessory 160. Therefore, three sides of the resiliently bent plate can be cut from the rectangular base 160a, and the remaining sides can be bent from the rectangular base 160a. The resiliently bent plate can act like a lever spring. Additionally, accessory 160 may include two parallel grooves 160c for forming a second engaging element 174 when accessory 160 is connected to frame 120. The two parallel grooves 160c, together with frame 120, can form a slot serving as the second engaging element 174 for receiving a first engaging element 172 (in the form of a pin element) of support member 130.

[0045] Figure 3E The frame 120 is shown below according to various embodiments. Figure 3FThe lower part of a frame 120 according to various embodiments is shown, wherein attachments 160 and support members 130 are assembled onto the frame 120. As shown, the opening 122 of the frame 120 may be rectangular in shape. Furthermore, the second interlocking member 154 may be in the form of a pair of pins 164 projecting vertically from the lower surface 124 of the frame 120. The pair of pins 164 may be located at two opposing short edges 122a of the opening 122 of the frame 120. Thus, the pair of pins 164 may engage and / or interlock with two rows of holes 162 along two opposing boundary sections 134a of the base portion 134 of the support member 130. The support member 130 may be aligned with the opening 122 of the frame 120 such that the longitudinal axis of the base portion 134 of the support member 130 may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the opening 122 of the frame 120. Figure 3C and Figure 3D As shown, Attachment 160 may include connection point 160d for connecting to frame 120.

[0046] refer to Figures 3A to 3F According to various embodiments, when the support member 130, attachment 160, and frame 120 are assembled together, the assembly can be configured according to reference... Figures 1 to 2D Operate in the manner described above.

[0047] Various embodiments provide a PED support with a fixed frame having an adjustable support configuration, such that its support members can move relative to a frame and can be locked in different positions relative to the frame to support PEDs of different sizes, so that the arrangement of PEDs of different sizes when placed on the fixed frame can optimize the cooling configuration of the PED support to optimize the cooling of the PEDs.

[0048] Although the invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art to which this application pertains will understand that various changes, modifications, and alterations in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims and is thus intended to cover all changes falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable support configuration for a fixing frame, characterized in that, The adjustable support configuration includes: The frame of the fixing bracket, wherein the frame includes an opening; A support member having a base portion and an abutment portion extending from the base portion, wherein the support member is assembled to the frame, and the abutment portion extends through the opening in the frame; and An adjustable mechanism operably connects the support member to the frame, the adjustable mechanism comprising: Lock and release sub-configurations, including: A first interlocking component is provided at the support member; A second interlocking component fixedly disposed relative to the frame; and The biasing member of the support member is operably configured to bias the first interlocking member of the support member to cause the second interlocking member of the support member to interlock with each other. Specifically, when a force is applied to the support member to resist the biasing force of the offset member, the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component of the support member can disengage from each other. The support member is slidable relative to the frame to adjust the position of the abutting portion of the support member relative to the opening of the frame when the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component of the support member are disengaged from each other.

2. The adjustable support arrangement of claim 1, wherein, The interlocking engagement between the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component is a pin and hole engagement, wherein the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component are a set of pins and a plurality of holes, wherein each hole is associated with a corresponding position of the abutting portion of the support member relative to the opening of the frame, wherein the pin and the corresponding hole can engage when the support member slides to the corresponding position relative to the opening of the frame.

3. An adjustable support arrangement as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first interlocking component is disposed at the base portion of the support member, and the second interlocking component is disposed at the lower surface of the frame, wherein the lower surface of the frame is opposite to the top surface of the frame protruding from the abutting portion of the support member.

4. The adjustable support configuration as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The biasing member is fixedly connected to the frame, and the biasing end of the biasing member abuts against the support member to bias the support member, thereby causing the first interlocking component of the support member to engage with the second interlocking component.

5. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The biasing component includes a lever spring.

6. The adjustable support configuration as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The adjustable mechanism further includes a slider configuration, the slider configuration comprising: A first engaging element disposed at the support member; and A second engaging element fixedly disposed relative to the frame. The first engaging element of the support member is slidably engaged with the second engaging element.

7. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The support member is slidable relative to the frame via the slider to adjust the position of the abutting portion of the support member relative to the opening of the frame when the first interlocking member and the second interlocking member of the support member disengage from each other.

8. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The sliding engagement between the first engaging element and the second engaging element is a guide and slide engagement, wherein the first engaging element and the second engaging element are a pair of guides and slides, and the position of the abutting portion of the support member relative to the opening of the frame can be adjusted by sliding the slide along the guide.

9. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first engaging element is disposed at the base portion of the support member, and the second engaging element is disposed below the frame.

10. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The guide includes a groove, slot, guide rail, track, or guide rod, and The sliding component includes a pin, a finger, or a bracket.

11. The adjustable support configuration as described in any one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that, The first and second engaging elements of the support member are pivotable relative to each other, such that the support member is pivotable relative to the frame about the sliding engagement between the first and second engaging elements.

12. The adjustable support configuration as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The pivot axis between the first engaging element and the second engaging element of the support member is perpendicular to the sliding axis of the sliding engagement between the first engaging element and the second engaging element of the support member.

13. The adjustable support configuration as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The direction of the biasing force of the biasing member is parallel to the hole axis of the opening of the frame, wherein the sliding axis of the support member is perpendicular to the hole axis of the opening of the frame.

14. A portable electronic device stand, characterized in that, include: A mounting bracket for supporting the portable electronic device stand; and The adjustable support configuration as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The portable electronic device holder as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a device resting surface, and the frame is part of the device resting surface, such that the abutting portion of the support member protrudes from the device resting surface to support one side of a portable electronic device placed on the device resting surface.

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