Nested stand for mobile devices

Abstract

A nested stand for mobile devices is disclosed. A tablet housing includes a body and a stand. The body includes a rear wall. The stand includes a base rotatably coupled to the rear side of the rear wall about a first axis. The stand includes legs hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a second axis between a closed position, a first extended position, and a second extended position. When the legs are in the closed position, they are configured to nest with the base in a compressed configuration. When the legs are in the first extended position, they are configured to support the body in a portrait configuration. When the legs are in the second extended position, they are configured to support the body in a landscape configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates generally to mobile devices, and more specifically to nested supports for mobile devices. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, have become ubiquitous. Typically, mobile devices are rectangular in shape and can display images in both landscape and portrait views. Many mobile devices also include cameras for capturing one or more images and / or videos in either landscape or portrait view. Furthermore, in some instances, mobile devices include software that automatically switches between landscape and portrait views when the user rotates the device.

[0003] Mobile devices are typically relatively small. Consequently, users can view images displayed on the mobile device's screen and / or capture images and / or videos (one or more) via the mobile device's camera while holding it with one hand. However, in some instances, users may wish to be able to use the screen and / or camera without having to hold the mobile device with their hands. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The appended claims define this application. This document discloses aspects of embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the claims. Other implementations are contemplated based on the techniques described herein, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description, and these implementations are intended to fall within the scope of this application.

[0005] An example embodiment of a nested bracket for a mobile device housing is shown.

[0006] An example tablet computer housing disclosed herein includes: a body including a rear wall and a plurality of side walls. The rear wall includes a front side and a rear side. The front side and the plurality of side walls of the rear wall define an opening in which a tablet computer is configured to be securely received. The tablet computer housing includes a support. The support includes a base rotatably coupled to the rear side of the rear wall about a first axis. The support includes one or more legs hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a second axis between a closed position, a first extended position, and a second extended position. When the one or more legs are in the closed position, the one or more legs are configured to nest with the base in a compressed configuration. When the one or more legs are in the first extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a portrait configuration. When the one or more legs are in the second extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a landscape configuration.

[0007] This document discloses an example stand for a mobile device. The stand includes a base configured to be adjustablely coupled to the rear of the mobile device. The stand includes legs having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a first axis. The stand includes a foot hingedly coupled to the distal end of the leg and configured to rotate about a second axis. The legs are configured to rotate about the first axis, and the foot is configured to rotate about the second axis, such that the stand can switch between a compressed configuration, a wraparound configuration, a portrait configuration, and a landscape configuration. The base, legs, and foot are configured to nest together in a compressed configuration. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To better understand the invention, reference can be made to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and related elements may be omitted, or in some instances the scale may be exaggerated, in order to emphasize and clearly illustrate the novel features described herein. Furthermore, as is known in the art, system components can be arranged in various ways. Additionally, in the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate corresponding portions in several views.

[0009] Figure 1 This is a front perspective perspective view of an example housing with a stand for a tablet computer, based on the teachings of this article.

[0010] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front-view perspective of the housing, which houses the tablet computer.

[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The front view of the shell.

[0012] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The front view of the housing, which houses Figure 2 Tablet computers.

[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Rear-view perspective of the casing.

[0014] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A rear perspective view of the housing, which houses... Figure 2 Tablet computers.

[0015] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the housing.

[0016] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the housing, which houses Figure 2 Tablet computers.

[0017] Figure 9 Depicting Figure 1 The shell, in which the support is in a vertical screen configuration.

[0018] Figure 10 Depicting Figure 1 The shell contains Figure 2 The tablet and the stand are in Figure 9 The vertical screen configuration.

[0019] Figure 11 Depicting Figure 1 The shell, in which Figure 9 The stand is in a horizontal screen configuration.

[0020] Figure 12 Depicting Figure 1 The shell contains Figure 2 The tablet and the stand are in Figure 11 The horizontal screen configuration.

[0021] Figure 13 The image depicts a smartphone stand in a compressed configuration, based on the teachings of this article.

[0022] Figure 14 Depicting Figure 13 The support is in an uncompressed configuration.

[0023] Figure 15 It depicts a device fixed to a smartphone and in a wraparound configuration. Figure 13 The support structure.

[0024] Figure 16 It depicts a device fixed to a smartphone in a portrait orientation. Figure 13 The support structure.

[0025] Figure 17 It depicts a device fixed to a smartphone and in landscape orientation. Figure 13 The support structure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Although the invention may be embodied in various forms, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described below. It should be understood that this disclosure should be regarded as an example of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.

[0027] The example stands disclosed herein are configured to securely accommodate and / or couple to mobile devices (e.g., tablets, smartphones, etc.). Each of the multi-functional stands disclosed herein is configured to securely position the corresponding mobile device in various orientations (e.g., landscape and portrait orientations) without interfering with the handheld use of the mobile device.

[0028] Each of the stands disclosed herein includes a base configured to rotate relative to the corresponding mobile device to switch between portrait and landscape configurations. Legs and / or feet are hinged to the base. The legs and / or feet are rotated to extend away from the base to support the mobile device in both landscape and / or portrait orientations. The legs and / or feet are rotated to nest concentrically with the base in a compression configuration that may facilitate handheld holding of the mobile device and / or easy storage of the mobile device when not in use.

[0029] In some examples, the stand is part of the housing for tablets and / or other larger mobile devices. In some such examples, the stand includes legs. The legs include a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being hingedly coupled to a base, and the distal end being configured to engage surfaces to support the mobile device in both landscape and portrait configurations. Furthermore, in some such examples, the stand may include a hand strap configured to help the user hold the mobile device more easily and securely in a handheld manner.

[0030] In other examples, the stand is configured to be directly attached to the rear of a smartphone and / or other smaller mobile device. In some such examples, the stand includes legs and feet, with the legs hinged to a base and the feet hinged to the legs. The feet include a distal end configured to engage surfaces to support the mobile device in both landscape and portrait configurations. Furthermore, in some such examples, the stand can be arranged in a grip configuration to help users hold the mobile device more easily and securely in a handheld manner.

[0031] In some examples, the base and legs or feet are shaped as polygons with an even number of sides, such as hexagons. In such examples, when the stand is in portrait, landscape, and / or other configurations, each side of the rectangular mobile device is parallel to the corresponding side of the even-numbered polygon of the stand. For example, the hinged connections of the legs or feet extend along the proximal sides of the even-numbered polygons to provide a visual cue that helps the user orient the base relative to the mobile device for each configuration of the stand. The opposite distal sides of the even-numbered polygons of the legs or feet are then aligned with the surfaces they engage to securely support the mobile device in landscape and / or portrait configurations.

[0032] Switch to the attached image. Figures 1 to 12 An example housing 100 for a tablet 25 and / or other mobile device is depicted in accordance with the teachings of this document.

[0033] The housing 100 (also referred to as a "tablet case") includes a body 110. For example... Figures 1 to 4As shown, the body 110 (also referred to as the "first body") defines an opening 105 in which the tablet 25 is securely received. For example, the body 110 includes a rear wall 120 and a plurality of side walls 130. The rear wall 120 includes a front side 122 and a rear side 124. Figure 5 and Figure 7 ).

[0034] The front side 122 and side wall 130 of the rear wall 120 define an opening 105 in which the tablet computer 25 is secured. The body 110 is configured to cover the sides and rear of the tablet computer 25 to protect it from environmental influences. The rear wall 120 defines a hole 126 and another hole 128. Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, hole 126 (also known as “camera hole”) is used for camera 35 of tablet 25, and hole 128 (also known as “audio hole”) is used for audio device 40(s) of tablet 25, such as speaker and / or microphone.

[0035] The housing 100 shown in the example also includes a reinforcing member 140. (As...) Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the reinforcing body 140 (also referred to as the "second body") extends along and covers the sidewall 130 to provide structural support for the sidewall 130 of the body 110. Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the reinforcement 140 also extends along and covers portions of the rear side 124 of the rear wall 120 to provide structural support for the rear wall 120. That is, the reinforcement 140 is configured to provide structural support for the body 110. For example, the body 110 is formed of a relatively flexible material to facilitate the user inserting and removing the tablet 25 from the opening 105 of the housing 100. The reinforcement 140 is formed of a relatively robust material to (1) further securely hold the tablet 25 within the opening 105 of the housing 100, (2) limit any flexure and / or deformation of the body 110 over time, and / or (3) further protect the tablet 25 from environmental influences. In some examples, the body 110 and the reinforcement 140 are co-molded together.

[0036] Back Figures 1 to 4 The housing 100 defines a slot 145 to securely hold a pen 30 for the tablet computer 25. The slot 145 extends along and is adjacent to one side of the opening 105 for the tablet computer 25. In the illustrated example, a reinforcement 140 defines the slot 145 for the pen 30. In other examples, a body 110 defines the slot 145. In yet another example, the body 110 and the reinforcement 140 are combined to define the slot 145 such that the body 110 defines a portion of the slot 145 and the reinforcement 140 defines another portion of the slot 145.

[0037] Go to Figures 5 to 12 The housing 100 also includes a bracket 150, which is configured to support the housing 100, thereby oriented in a vertical screen orientation. Figures 9 to 10 ) and landscape orientation ( Figures 11 to 12 Supports tablet PC 25.

[0038] The support 150 includes a base 160. In the illustrated example, the base 160 is rotatably coupled to the rear side 124 of the rear wall 120 of the body 110. In other examples, the base 160 may be rotatably coupled to the reinforcement 140. Briefly back to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The base 160 is rotatably coupled to the rear wall 120 of the body 110 via a rotatable fastener 162 (e.g., a pin). The base 160 is configured relative to the body 110 about an axis (also referred to as the "first axis") in a vertical orientation. Figures 9 to 10 ) and landscape orientation ( Figures 11 to 12 The axis rotates between (e.g., ninety degrees). In the example shown, the axis extends through the center point of the rear wall 120 in a direction perpendicular to the plane along which the rear wall 120 extends.

[0039] Back Figures 5 to 12 The example stand 150 shown includes a hand strap 170. The hand strap 170 is configured to receive a user's hand to facilitate easy gripping of the housing 100 and the tablet 25. The hand strap 170 is coupled to the base 160, for example, to position the hand strap 170 in a central position and / or to enable adjustment of the orientation of the hand strap 170 to facilitate easy access to the hand strap 170 by the user. The size of the hand strap 170 may be adjustable. For example, the hand strap 170 includes hook-and-loop fasteners and / or one or more other mechanisms to adjust its size.

[0040] The support 150 also includes one or more legs 180. The legs 180 are hingedly coupled to the base 160 and configured to rotate relative to the base 160 about a second axis. In the illustrated example, the second axis extends parallel to the plane along which the rear wall 120 extends, such that the second axis around which the legs 180 rotate is perpendicular to the first axis around which the base 160 rotates. The legs 180 are configured in a closed position for a compression configuration of the support 150. Figures 5 to 8 ), the first extension position for the vertical screen configuration of the bracket 150 ( Figures 9 to 10 ) and the second extension position for the horizontal screen configuration of the bracket 150 ( Figures 11 to 12 Rotate between ).

[0041] exist Figures 5 to 8In the illustrated compression configuration, one or more legs 180 are in a closed position. The one or more legs 180 are configured to nest with the base 160 in the compression configuration. The one or more legs 180 and the base 160 extend along the same plane when nested together. In the illustrated example, the one or more legs 180 surround at least a portion of the base 160 such that the base 160 is nested within and concentric with the one or more legs 180. The one or more legs 180 are concentrically nested with the base 160 to create a compact profile of the housing 100 when the support 150 is not in use. The compact profile of the housing 100 can help the user (1) hold the housing 100 and tablet 25 in a handheld manner, and (2) easily store the housing 100 and tablet 25 when not in use.

[0042] exist Figures 9 to 10 In the vertical screen configuration shown, one or more legs 180 are rotated to a first extended position to support the housing 100 and / or the tablet 25 in the vertical screen orientation.

[0043] One or more legs 180 include a proximal end 182 and a distal end 184. The proximal end 182 is coupled to the base 160 via a hinge 164. The distal end 184 is configured as a mating surface to support both portrait and landscape configurations. In some examples, the distal end 184 is made of a material with a high coefficient of friction (e.g., rubber) to prevent the support 150 from slipping when the distal end 184 of the legs 180 engages with the mating surface. Additionally or alternatively, the proximal end 182 may be made of a material with a high coefficient of friction to temporarily secure the legs in a first extended position when the housing 100 is in either a portrait or landscape configuration.

[0044] exist Figures 11 to 12 In the landscape configuration shown, one or more legs 180 are rotated to a first extended position to support the housing 100 and / or the tablet 25 in the landscape orientation configuration.

[0045] In order to switch the stand 150 between portrait and landscape configurations, (1) the base 160 is configured to rotate 90 degrees relative to the body 110, and (2) (one or more) legs 180 are configured to rotate between a first extension position and a second extension position. The first extension position may correspond to a different degree of rotation relative to the base 160 compared to the second extension position, so that the housing 100 and the tablet 25 can be oriented at different angles for the portrait and landscape configurations, respectively.

[0046] like Figures 5 to 12As shown, both leg(s) 180 and base 160 have polygonal shapes. More specifically, both leg(s) 180 and base 160 have hexagonal shapes. The polygonal shape of leg(s) 180 matches the polygonal shape of base 160 so that leg(s) 180 and base 160 can be concentrically nested together in a compression configuration. In the example shown, base 160 is smaller than leg(s) 180 so that base 160 can be nested within leg(s) 180 when leg(s) 180 are in the closed position for the compression configuration.

[0047] In the example shown, hinge 164 extends along one side of the polygonal shape of base 160. Furthermore, the leg(s) 180 in the example shown are single polygonal legs. Leg 180 rotates about hinge 164 extending along the side of base 160 such that leg 180 completely surrounds and concentrically nests with base 160 in a compressed configuration. In other examples, leg(s) 180 may include two opposing legs that form a polygonal portion and partially surround base 160 in a compressed configuration.

[0048] like Figures 9 to 12 As shown, the base 160, one or more legs 180, and hand strap 170 are arranged to prevent the one or more legs 180 from interfering with the user's access to the hand strap 170 when the one or more legs are in the extended position. The one or more legs are coupled to an edge of the base 160 via a hinge 164. The hand strap 170 is spaced apart from the edge along which the hinge 164 extends. Furthermore, the base 160 is configured to rotate such that the edge of the base 160 along which the hinge 164 extends is positioned toward the surface on which the one or more legs 180 stand. That is, in both portrait and landscape configurations, the one or more legs 180 are positioned between the hand strap 170 and the surface and extend away from the hand strap 170, such that the one or more legs do not extend over and cover the hand strap 170.

[0049] Furthermore, in the illustrated example, the polygonal shape of the base 160 has an even number of sides to guide the user in rotating the base 160 between portrait and landscape configurations. For example, the side of the base 160 along which the hinge 164 extends is positioned parallel to the short side of the housing 100 in the portrait configuration. The same side is positioned parallel to the long side of the housing 100 in the landscape configuration. Moreover, at least one side of the polygonal shape of the base 160 provides a visual cue that helps the user orient the hinge 164 of the base 160 relative to the side of the housing 100 in both portrait and landscape configurations. Simultaneously, the distal end 184 of the even-numbered polygonal side of the leg 180 can then be aligned with the surface on which it rests to securely support the tablet 25 in both landscape and / or portrait configurations.

[0050] Go to Figures 13 to 17 Based on the teachings of this document, an example stand 200 for a smartphone 50 and / or other mobile devices is depicted. The stand 200 includes a base 210, legs 220, and feet 230. Legs 220 are configured to rotate about a first axis, and feet 230 are configured to rotate about a second axis, such that the stand 200 is in a compression configuration (…). Figures 13 to 14 ), ring grip configuration ( Figure 15 ), vertical screen configuration ( Figure 16 ) and landscape orientation ( Figure 17 Convert between )

[0051] like Figures 15 to 17 As shown, the base 210 is configured to be adjustablely coupled to the rear side 55 of the smartphone 50. For example, the base 210 is configured to rotate to a first orientation for a wraparound and landscape configuration, and to a second orientation for a portrait configuration. The first orientation is perpendicular to the second orientation.

[0052] Back Figures 13 to 14 The base 210 includes a magnet 215 for adjustablely coupling the base 210 to the rear side 55 of the smartphone 50.

[0053] Leg 220 has a proximal end 222 (also referred to as the "leg proximal end") and a distal end 224 (also referred to as the "leg distal end"). The proximal end 222 is hingedly coupled to base 210. Leg 220 is configured to rotate about a first axis that extends along the hinged connection (also referred to as the "first hinged connection") between base 210 and leg 220. In some examples, a portion of base 210 and / or the proximal end 222 of leg 220 is made of a material with a high coefficient of friction (e.g., rubber) to temporarily hold leg 220 in place when the user has positioned leg 220 in an extended position for portrait and / or landscape configurations.

[0054] The foot 230 has a proximal side 232 (also referred to as the "proximal foot") and a distal side 234 (also referred to as the "distal foot"). The proximal side 232 is hingedly coupled to the distal end 224 of the leg 220. The foot 230 is configured to rotate about a hinged connection (also referred to as the "second hinged connection") between the foot 230 and the leg 220. The second axis around which the foot 230 rotates relative to the leg 220 is parallel to the first axis around which the leg 220 rotates relative to the base 210. In some examples, the proximal side 232 of the foot 230 and / or the distal end 224 of the leg 220 are made of a material with a high coefficient of friction (e.g., rubber) to temporarily hold the foot 230 in place relative to the leg 220 when the user has positioned the foot 230 in an extended position for a grip configuration and / or a portrait configuration. Additionally or alternatively, the distal side 234 may be made of a material with a high coefficient of friction to prevent the support 200 from slipping when the distal side 234 of the foot 230 engages the surface.

[0055] exist Figures 13 to 14 In the compressed configuration, legs 220 and feet 230 are nested together within the base 210. The base 210, legs 220, and feet 230 extend along the same plane when nested together. The base 210, legs 220, and feet 230 are nested together in the compressed configuration to create a compact profile of the support 200 when it is not in use. In the example shown, when nested together, feet 230 are concentric with the base 210. This compact profile helps the user easily store the smartphone 50 when not in use.

[0056] In the example shown, leg 220 defines a recess 226, which is configured to receive a portion of foot 230 (e.g., distal 234) such that foot 230 can nest with leg 220 in a compressed configuration. Figure 14 As shown, the groove 226 is adjacent to the proximal end 222 of the leg 220 and extends parallel to the hinge connection between the leg 220 and the base 210.

[0057] exist Figure 15 In the ring grip configuration, the legs 220 are nested with the base 210, and the foot 230 is rotated relative to the legs 220 to a first foot extension position. The legs 220 remain nested with the base 210 such that the legs 220 do not prevent the user from extending one or more fingers through the foot 230 to grip the foot 230 as a ring in the ring grip configuration.

[0058] exist Figure 17 In the landscape configuration, the foot 230 is nested with the leg 220, and the leg 220 is rotated relative to the base 210 to a first leg extension position. For example, in the landscape configuration, the leg 220 remains nested with the foot 230, such that both the foot 230 and the leg 220 rest on the surface to further support the smartphone 50 in a landscape orientation.

[0059] exist Figure 16 In the portrait orientation, leg 220 rotates relative to base 210 to a leg extension position, and foot 230 rotates relative to leg 220 to a foot extension position. More specifically, leg 220 rotates to a second leg extension position, and foot 230 rotates to a second foot extension position. Both leg 220 and foot 230 extend such that when smartphone 50 is in portrait orientation, foot 230 can extend to the surface.

[0060] In some examples, the first leg extension position corresponds to a different degree of rotation of the leg 230 relative to the leg 220 compared to the second leg extension position, so as to arrange the support 200 in the clasp configuration and the vertical screen configuration respectively. The first leg extension position corresponds to a different degree of rotation of the leg 220 relative to the base 210 compared to the second leg extension position, so as to arrange the support 200 in the vertical screen configuration and the horizontal screen configuration respectively.

[0061] In the example shown, both foot 230 and base 210 have polygonal shapes. More specifically, both foot 230 and base 210 have hexagonal shapes. The hinged connection between leg 220 and base 210 extends along the edges of the polygonal shape of base 210, and the hinged connection between foot 230 and leg 220 extends along the edges of the polygonal shape of foot 230. The polygonal shape of foot 230 matches the polygonal shape of base 210 so that foot 230, base 210, and leg 220 can be nested together in a compressed configuration. In the example shown, foot 230 is smaller than base 210 so that foot 230 and leg 220 can be nested within base 210 in a compressed configuration. Furthermore, in some examples, base 210 may have an open, partially polygonal shape, such that foot 230 and leg 220 are partially nested within base 210 in a compressed configuration. Additionally or alternatively, the bracket 200 may include two opposing feet that form a polygonal portion.

[0062] Furthermore, in the illustrated example, the polygonal shape of the base 210 has an even number of sides to guide the user to rotate the base 210 between (1) a first orientation for the grip and landscape configurations and (2) a vertical second orientation for the portrait configuration. For example, the side along which the hinged connection of the base 210 to the leg 220 extends is positioned parallel to the long side of the smartphone 50 in the grip and landscape configurations. The same side is positioned parallel to the short side of the smartphone 50 in the portrait configuration. Furthermore, at least one side of the polygonal shape of the base 210 provides a visual cue that helps the user orient the base 210 relative to the side of the smartphone 50 in the grip, portrait, and landscape configurations. Meanwhile, the distal side 234 of the even-numbered polygonal side of the foot 230 can then be aligned with the surface on which it rests to securely support the smartphone 50 in the landscape and / or portrait configurations.

[0063] Exemplary embodiments based on the teachings herein are disclosed below.

[0064] An example tablet computer housing includes a body comprising a rear wall and a plurality of side walls. The rear wall includes a front side and a rear side. The front side of the rear wall and the plurality of side walls define an opening in which a tablet computer is configured to be securely received. The tablet computer housing includes a support. The support includes a base rotatably coupled to the rear side of the rear wall about a first axis. The support includes one or more legs hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a second axis between a closed position, a first extended position, and a second extended position. When the one or more legs are in the closed position, the one or more legs are configured to nest with the base in a compressed configuration. When the one or more legs are in the first extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a portrait configuration. When the one or more legs are in the second extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a landscape configuration.

[0065] In some examples, each of one or more legs and the base has a polygonal shape so that the base can be nested with one or more legs. In some such examples, the polygonal shape is hexagonal.

[0066] In some examples, one or more legs of the bracket have a polygonal shape with an even number of sides, with the proximal side hinged to the base, and the opposite distal side configured to firmly engage surfaces in both portrait and landscape configurations.

[0067] In some examples, in a compressed configuration, one or more legs are configured to surround the base, such that the base is nested within one or more legs.

[0068] In some examples, the first axis around which the base of the support rotates relative to the body is perpendicular to a second axis around which one or more legs rotate relative to the base.

[0069] In some examples, the first extension position of one or more legs corresponds to a different degree of rotation about the second axis compared to the second extension position.

[0070] In some examples, the base of the stand is configured to rotate 90 degrees relative to the main body to switch between portrait and landscape configurations.

[0071] Some examples further include a hand strap coupled to the base of the support. In some such examples, to prevent one or more legs from interfering with access to the hand strap: one or more legs are hingedly coupled to an edge of the base; the hand strap is spaced apart from that edge; and one or more legs extend away from the hand strap in a first extension position and a second extension position.

[0072] An example stand for a mobile device includes: a base configured to be adjustablely coupled to the rear of the mobile device. The stand includes legs having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a first axis. The stand includes a foot hingedly coupled to the distal end of the leg and configured to rotate about a second axis. The legs are configured to rotate about the first axis, and the foot is configured to rotate about the second axis, such that the stand can switch between a compressed configuration, a wraparound configuration, a portrait configuration, and a landscape configuration. The base, legs, and foot are configured to nest together in the compressed configuration.

[0073] In some examples, the foot has a shape that matches the shape of the base so that the foot can be nested with the base in a compressed configuration.

[0074] In some examples, each of the base and foot has a polygonal shape. In some such examples, the polygonal shape is hexagonal. In some such examples, the polygonal shape has an even number of sides, such that the foot has a hingedly coupled proximal side to the base and an opposing distal side, the distal side being configured to firmly engage surfaces in both portrait and landscape configurations.

[0075] In some examples, in the compression configuration, the legs and feet are nested within the base. In some such examples, the legs define grooves that are configured to receive portions of the feet, allowing the feet to nest with the legs in the compression configuration.

[0076] In some examples, the first axis around which the leg rotates relative to the base is parallel to the second axis around which the foot rotates relative to the leg.

[0077] In some examples, the proximal end of the leg is hingedly grounded to the first side of the base, and the distal end of the leg is hingedly grounded to the second side of the foot.

[0078] In some examples, the base includes a magnet to adjustably couple the base to the rear of the mobile device.

[0079] In some examples, in the ring grip configuration, the legs are nested with the base, and the feet are rotated relative to the legs to the foot extension position.

[0080] In some examples, in a landscape configuration, the feet are nested with the legs, and the legs are rotated relative to the base to the leg extension position.

[0081] In some examples, in the portrait configuration, the legs are rotated relative to the base to the leg extension position, and the feet are rotated relative to the legs to the foot extension position.

[0082] The above embodiments, especially any "preferred" embodiments, are examples of possible implementations and are merely illustrative for the purpose of clearly understanding the principles of the invention. Many variations and modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments(s) without substantially departing from the spirit and principles of the technology described herein. All modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tablet computer casing, comprising: The body includes a rear wall and a plurality of side walls, wherein the rear wall includes a front side and a rear side, and wherein the front side of the rear wall and the plurality of side walls define an opening in which the tablet is configured to be securely received; as well as The support includes: A base, rotatably coupled to the rear side of the rear wall about a first axis; as well as One or more legs are hingedly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a second axis between a closed position, a first extended position, and a second extended position, wherein when the one or more legs are in the closed position, the one or more legs are configured to nest with the base in a compressed configuration, wherein when the one or more legs are in the first extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a portrait configuration, and wherein when the one or more legs are in the second extended position, the one or more legs are configured to support the body in a landscape configuration.

2. The tablet computer housing of claim 1, wherein each of the one or more legs and the base has a polygonal shape such that the base can be nested with the one or more legs.

3. The tablet computer housing according to claim 2, wherein the polygonal shape is hexagonal.

4. The tablet housing of claim 1, wherein the one or more legs of the bracket have a polygonal shape with an even number of sides, wherein the proximal side is hingedly coupled to the base, and the opposite distal side is configured to securely engage surfaces in the portrait and landscape configurations.

5. The tablet computer case of claim 1, wherein, In the compression configuration, the one or more legs are configured to surround the base such that the base is nested within the one or more legs.

6. The tablet housing of claim 1, wherein the first axis around which the base of the bracket rotates relative to the body is perpendicular to the second axis around which the one or more legs rotate relative to the base.

7. The tablet computer housing of claim 1, wherein the first extension position of the one or more legs corresponds to a different degree of rotation about the second axis compared to the second extension position.

8. The tablet computer housing of claim 1, wherein the base of the bracket is configured to rotate 90 degrees relative to the body to switch between the portrait and landscape configurations.

9. The tablet computer housing of claim 1, further comprising a wrist strap coupled to the base of the bracket.

10. The tablet computer case of claim 9, wherein, To prevent the one or more legs from interfering with access to the hand strap: The one or more legs are hinged to the ground and coupled to the edge of the base; The wrist strap is spaced apart from the side; and The one or more legs extend away from the hand strap in the first extended position and the second extended position.

11. A stand for a mobile device, the stand comprising: The base is configured to be adjustablely coupled to the rear side of the mobile device; A leg having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is hingedly ground-coupled to the base and configured to rotate about a first axis; The foot, hingedly coupled to the distal end of the leg and configured to rotate about a second axis, The legs are configured to rotate about the first axis, and the feet are configured to rotate about the second axis, so that the support can switch between a compression configuration, a wraparound configuration, a portrait configuration, and a landscape configuration. The base, the legs, and the feet are configured to be nested together in the compression configuration.

12. The bracket of claim 11, wherein the foot has a shape that matches the shape of the base so that the foot can be nested with the base in the compression configuration.

13. The bracket of claim 11, wherein each of the base and the foot has a polygonal shape.

14. The bracket according to claim 13, wherein the polygonal shape is hexagonal.

15. The bracket of claim 13, wherein the polygonal shape has an even number of sides such that the foot has a proximal side and an opposite distal side, the proximal side being hingedly coupled to the base, and the opposite distal side being configured to securely engage surfaces in the vertical and horizontal screen configurations.

16. The stent of claim 11, wherein, In the compressed configuration, the legs and feet are nested within the base.

17. The stent according to claim 16, wherein, The leg defines a groove, which is configured to receive a portion of the foot so that the foot can nest with the leg in the compression configuration.

18. The bracket of claim 11, wherein the first axis around which the leg rotates relative to the base is parallel to the second axis around which the foot rotates relative to the leg.

19. The bracket of claim 11, wherein the proximal end of the leg is hingedly grounded to a first side of the base, and the distal end of the leg is hingedly grounded to a second side of the foot.

20. The bracket of claim 11, wherein the base includes a magnet for adjustablely coupling the base to the rear side of the mobile device.

21. The stent according to claim 11, wherein, In the ring grip configuration, the leg is nested with the base, and the foot is rotated relative to the leg to a foot extension position.

22. The stent according to claim 11, wherein, In the landscape configuration, the foot is nested with the leg, and the leg is rotated relative to the base to a leg extension position.

23. The stent according to claim 11, wherein, In the vertical screen configuration, the leg is rotated relative to the base to the leg extension position, and the foot is rotated relative to the leg to the foot extension position.

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