Electronic equipment accessory

Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic equipment accessory, which comprises a main body and a support assembly arranged on the main body, the main body is provided with a storage part, the support assembly comprises a rotating piece rotatably connected to the storage part and a supporting piece rotatably connected to the rotating piece, and a rotation limiting mechanism is arranged between the rotating piece and the storage part. The rotating limiting mechanism can be switched between a first state and a second state, the rotating resistance between the rotating piece and the containing part in the first state is larger than the rotating resistance between the rotating piece and the containing part in the second state, and when the rotating piece rotates to the first state of the rotating limiting mechanism, due to the fact that the rotating resistance is increased, the rotating limiting mechanism can rotate around the rotating piece. And the rotating piece can stably stay in the state, so that the supporting stability of the supporting piece is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of accessories for electronic devices, and in particular to an accessory for electronic devices. Background Art

[0002] A bracket protective case (a type of electronic device accessory) is generally used for users to watch movies, videos, etc. The bracket that comes with the protective case is used to support mobile phones and other electronic devices. In order to achieve a better support angle when supporting the screen in both horizontal and vertical directions, a base is generally provided, and the support is rotatably connected to the base, and the base is rotatably connected to the protective case. By rotating the base, the position of the support on the back panel of the protective case can be changed, thereby achieving a better angle for both horizontal and vertical screen support.

[0003] It is understandable that when two objects rotate relative to each other, if the friction between the two objects is small, then the two objects can rotate easily; if the friction between the two objects is large, then the two objects are not easy to rotate, and they can also stabilize in the rotated position after rotation. As for the bracket, the support needs to be stable, so the rotation between the base and the protective shell needs to have a large friction to ensure the stability of the bracket support after rotation.

[0004] In order to achieve the effect of increasing friction, the existing technology generally increases the friction between the base and the protective shell by increasing the damping between the two. However, there is friction loss in rotation, so the damping effect will continue to decrease with the increase of usage time and frequency. When users use the product, the damping effect is very good at the beginning and the experience is good, but as the number of uses increases, the experience will gradually deteriorate.

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a new structure that can increase friction to replace the existing damping structure and solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the damping structure. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of this, the present application provides an electronic device accessory that can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] The present application provides an electronic device accessory, comprising a main body and a bracket assembly arranged on the main body, the main body is provided with a storage portion, the bracket assembly comprises a rotating member rotatably connected to the storage portion and a supporting member rotatably connected to the rotating member, a rotation limiting mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the storage portion, the rotation limiting mechanism can be switched between a first state and a second state, and the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the first state is greater than the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the second state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the rotation limiting mechanism includes an elastic structure and a limiting portion arranged along the rotational axial direction of the rotating member, and the elastic structure can move between a retracted position and an extended position. In the first state, the elastic structure is located at the extended position and is limitedly engaged with the limiting portion. In the second state, the elastic structure is located at the retracted position and is released from the limiting engagement with the limiting portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the elastic structure includes an elastic member and a contact member connected to the elastic member, the contact member includes a limiting end that cooperates with the limiting portion, the elastic member is used to provide elastic force to drive the contact member to move between the retracted position and the extended position, and when the contact member is in the retracted position, the elastic member is in a compressed state.

[0010] In one embodiment, the limiting end and / or the limiting portion is in an arc shape.

[0011] In one embodiment, one of the elastic structure and the limiting portion is disposed on the bottom wall of the rotating member, and the other of the elastic structure and the limiting portion is disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, a bottom wall of the rotating member or a bottom wall of the receiving portion is provided with a receiving portion, and the elastic structure is movably disposed in the receiving portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, a stopper is provided at the port of the accommodating portion, and the stopper is used to prevent the elastic structure from escaping from the accommodating portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, at least one elastic structure is provided, and at least one limiting portion is provided.

[0015] In one embodiment, the number of the elastic structures is the same as the number of the limiting portions.

[0016] In one embodiment, a plurality of the elastic structures are provided, and the plurality of the elastic structures are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the storage portion; or a plurality of the limiting portions are provided, and the plurality of the limiting portions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the storage portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, one of the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member and the inner side wall of the receiving portion is provided with a protrusion, and the other of the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member and the inner side wall of the receiving portion is provided with a recess, and the protrusion is limitedly fitted in the recess.

[0018] In one embodiment, the recessed portion is annular, and a plurality of the protruding portions are provided and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the receiving portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, a placement position is provided on the axial outer surface of the rotating member, and the support member can rotate relative to the rotating member between a storage position and a support position. When in the storage position, the support member is stored in the placement position, and when in the support position, the support member supports the main body to stand up.

[0020] In one embodiment, the rotation limiting mechanism is located on the radial outer side of the rotating member, and the placement position is arranged on the radial inner side of the rotating member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the main body includes a back panel and a side frame connected to the periphery of the back panel, and the back panel and the side frame enclose a storage space for accommodating the electronic device; or, the main body is one of the shells of an electronic device holder, a mobile power supply, a card holder and a wireless charger.

[0022] In summary, the present application provides an electronic device accessory, including a main body and a bracket assembly arranged on the main body, the main body is provided with a storage portion, the bracket assembly includes a rotating member rotatably connected to the storage portion and a supporting member rotatably connected to the rotating member, a rotation limiting mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the storage portion, the rotation limiting mechanism can switch between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion is greater than the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the second state, when the rotating member rotates to the first state of the rotation limiting mechanism, due to the increase in rotation resistance, the rotating member can stably stay in this state, thereby increasing the supporting stability of the supporting member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electronic device accessory of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device assembly in FIG.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded diagram of the electronic equipment accessories in .

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the bracket assembly at an angle.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bracket assembly in another angle.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of partial explosion of rotating parts in. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Before describing the embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the detailed structure or component arrangement described below or in the drawings in the present application. The present application may be an embodiment implemented in other ways. Moreover, it should be understood that the words and terms used herein are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be interpreted restrictively. The words "including", "comprising", "having" and the like used herein are meant to include the items listed thereafter, their equivalents and other additional items. In particular, when describing "a certain element", the present application does not limit the number of the element to one, but may also include multiple elements.

[0030] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the present application provides an electronic device accessory 10, which can be applied to protective cases, brackets, mobile power supplies, card holders or wireless chargers of electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers. The present application takes a mobile phone protective case as an example for detailed description.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the electronic device accessory 10 includes a main body 12 and a bracket assembly 13 disposed on the main body 12. The bracket assembly 13 is connected to the main body 12 and can be used to support and stand up the electronic device accessory 10 and the electronic device installed on the electronic device accessory 10. The main body 12 is provided with a storage portion 14. The bracket assembly 13 includes a rotating member 16 rotatably connected to the storage portion 14 and a supporting member 18 rotatably connected to the rotating member 16. A rotation limiting mechanism 20 is provided between the rotating member 16 and the storage portion 14. The rotation limiting mechanism 20 can be switched between a first state and a second state, wherein the first state is, for example, a limiting state, and the second state is, for example, a non-limiting state. During the rotation of the rotating member 16, when the rotation limiting mechanism 20 is in the first state, the rotation resistance between the rotating member 16 and the storage portion 14 is greater than the rotation resistance between the rotating member 16 and the storage portion 14 when the rotation limiting mechanism 20 is in the second state. When the rotating member 16 rotates to the first state of the rotation limiting mechanism 20 , the rotation resistance increases, so that the rotating member 16 can stably stay in this state, thereby increasing the supporting stability of the supporting member 18 .

[0032] Among them, the main body 12 is the shell of a mobile phone protective case. In other embodiments, the main body 12 can also be the shell of a mobile power supply, a card wallet or a wireless charger, a protective case or an electronic device bracket, etc.

[0033] Specifically, Figure 3As shown, the main body 12 includes a back plate 22 and a side frame 24 connected to the periphery of the back plate 22, and the back plate 22 and the side frame 24 enclose a storage space 26 for accommodating a mobile phone. The bracket assembly 13 can be arranged on the side of the back plate 22 away from the storage space 26. The storage portion 14 is, for example, a groove structure, and the storage portion 14 is arranged at the central part of the side of the back plate 22 away from the storage space 26. The rotating member 16 is rotatably arranged in the storage portion 14, for example, the rotating member 16 can rotate perpendicular to the axial direction of the back plate 22 as the rotation axis. The support member 18 is rotatably connected to the rotating member 16 through the rotating assembly. When the rotating member 16 rotates, the support member 18 can rotate together with the rotating member 16, so that the support member 18 can achieve multi-angle and multi-form support. In the illustrated embodiment, the support member 18 and the rotating member 16 are both annular, and correspondingly, the receiving portion 14 is designed as an annular groove adapted to the rotating member 16, but the present application does not limit the shapes of the support member 18 and the rotating member 16. In other embodiments, the support member 18 and the rotating member 16 may also be designed as other shapes.

[0034] In the embodiment shown, Figure 4 As shown, a placement position 28 is provided on the side of the rotating member 16 away from the accommodating space 26, and the support member 18 can rotate between the storage position and the supporting position relative to the rotating member 16. When the support member 18 is in the supporting position, the support member 18 and the rotating member 16 form a preset angle to support and stand up the main body 12 and the mobile phone installed in the accommodating space 26. When the support member 18 is in the storage position, the support member 18 is stored in the placement position 28. Preferably, the rotation limiting mechanism 20 is located on the radial outer side of the rotating member 16, that is, the circumferential outer side of the rotating member 16, and the placement position 28 is located on the radial inner side of the rotating member 16, that is, the circumferential inner side of the rotating member 16, wherein the placement position 28 is, for example, a groove structure that runs through the inner side wall of the rotating member 16.

[0035] Please also refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the support member 18 and the rotating member 16 are rotatably connected through a rotating assembly. Specifically, a rotating installation position 30 that is axially penetrated and connected to the placement position 28 is provided on one side of the rotating member 16. The rotating assembly includes a connecting member 32, a rotating shaft 34 and a fixing member 36. The axial direction of the rotating shaft 34 is, for example, the width direction of the main body 12. For example, two fixing members 36 are provided. The connecting member 32 includes a connecting portion 38 and a winding portion 40 connected to one end of the connecting portion 38. The winding portion 40 is formed with an axial hole 42. A connecting position 44 is provided at the bottom of the support member 18. The connecting portion 38 is fixedly connected to the connecting position 44. The two are fixed by riveting, for example. The winding portion 40 protrudes out of the side of the support member 18 and extends into the rotating installation position 30. The opposite side walls of the rotating installation position 30 are respectively provided with shaft connection grooves 46. The side of the rotating member 16 close to the accommodating space 26 is provided with a fixing position 48 that is connected to the rotating installation position 30 and the shaft connection groove 46. The fixing position 48 is, for example, a groove structure. During installation, the rotating shaft 34 is passed through the shaft hole 42 and the two ends of the rotating shaft 34 are respectively accommodated in the corresponding shaft connection grooves 46. The fixing member 36 is, for example, a sheet structure, and the fixing member 36 is fixedly connected in the fixing position 48. The two are, for example, riveted and fixed, so as to realize the rotatable connection between the support member 18 and the rotating member 16. Preferably, the side surface of the rotating shaft 34 is designed so that one of the two opposite sides is a plane and the other two opposite sides are an arc-shaped convex surface. The shape of the shaft hole 42 is adapted to the rotating shaft 34. Such a design can increase the rotation resistance of the support member 18, increase the support stability, and prevent the support member 18 from rotating without external force. In this embodiment, the rotating component is located inside the rotating member 16 and does not occupy the thickness space of the back plate 22. Therefore, the thickness of the main body 12 can be made thinner. In other embodiments, the rotating component can also be other rotating connection structures.

[0036] Preferably, a hand grip 50 is provided on the side of the support member 18 opposite to the rotating assembly. The hand grip 50 is, for example, a stepped notch, which facilitates the user to operate the support member 18 to rotate through the hand grip 50 .

[0037] In the embodiment shown, Figure 3 As shown, a protrusion 52 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 16, and a recessed portion 54 is correspondingly provided on the inner side wall of the receiving portion 14. The protrusion 52 is limited and matched in the recessed portion 54. Such a design can form an axial limit for the rotating member 16, so that the rotating member 16 can be rotatably limited in the receiving portion 14 to prevent the rotating member 16 from being separated from the receiving portion 14. Preferably, the recessed portion 54 is annular, and a plurality of protrusions 52 are provided and evenly spaced along the circumference of the rotating member 16. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the setting positions of the protrusion 52 and the recessed portion 54 can be interchanged, that is, the protrusion 52 is provided on the inner side wall of the receiving portion 14, and the recessed portion 54 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 16.

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the rotational limiting mechanism 20 includes an elastic structure and a limiting portion 56 arranged along the rotational axial direction of the rotating member 16. The limiting portion 56 is, for example, a groove structure. The elastic structure can move between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the limiting portion 56. When the rotational limiting mechanism 20 is in the first state, the elastic structure is located in the extended position and is limitedly engaged with the limiting portion 56. When the rotational limiting structure 20 is in the second state, the elastic structure is located in the retracted position and is released from the limiting engagement with the limiting portion 56.

[0039] Specifically, the elastic structure includes an elastic member 58 and a contact member 60 connected to the elastic member 58, wherein the elastic member 58 is, for example, a spring, and the contact member 60 is, for example, a columnar structure, and one end of the contact member 60 is connected or abutted with one end of the elastic member 58. A limiting end 62 is provided at one end of the contact member 60 away from the elastic member 58, and the elastic member 58 is used to provide elastic force to drive the contact member 60 to move between the retracted position and the extended position, and when the contact member 60 is in the retracted position, the elastic member 58 is in a compressed state. Preferably, the limiting end 62 and the limiting portion 56 are both in an arc shape.

[0040] In this embodiment, the elastic structure is disposed on the bottom wall of the rotating member 16 close to the accommodating space 26, and the limiting portion 56 is disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving portion 14, and the two positions correspond. Further, an accommodating portion 64 is disposed on the bottom wall of the rotating member 16, and the accommodating portion 64 is, for example, a groove structure, and the elastic structure is movably disposed on the accommodating portion 64. For example, one end of the elastic member 58 abuts against the end wall of the accommodating portion 64, and the other end abuts against the end of the contact member 60 away from the limiting end 62, so that the contact member 60 as a whole can be telescopically moved between the retracted position and the extended position. When the contact member 60 is in the retracted position, the limit end 62 is retracted into the port of the accommodating portion 64, and the elastic member 58 is in a compressed state. When the contact member 60 is in the extended position, the limit end 62 extends out of the port of the accommodating portion 64 and extends into the limit portion 56. At this time, the elastic member 58 can also be in a compressed state to provide elastic pressure for the limit end 62 to extend outward so that the limit end 62 will not be easily retracted, thereby increasing the rotation resistance. Optionally, a stopper can be provided at the port of the accommodating portion 64, and the stopper is used to prevent the elastic structure from detaching from the accommodating portion 64, so that the elastic structure and the accommodating portion 64 cannot be detached.

[0041] During the rotation of the rotating member 16, when the rotating member 16 rotates to the non-limiting position, the limiting end 62 is in a contracted state, and abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving portion 14 under the elastic force of the elastic member 58, and the friction resistance generated between the two makes the rotating member 16 and the receiving portion 14 have a certain rotation resistance; when the rotating member 16 rotates to the limiting position, the elastic member 58 drives the limiting end 62 to extend into the limiting portion 56 to form a rotation limiting effect to limit the further rotation of the rotating member 16. At this time, a greater rotation force needs to be applied to rotate the rotating member 16 to make it continue to rotate. The present application designs both the limiting end 62 and the limiting portion 56 to be arc-shaped to ensure the stability of the limit, and at the same time, the arc-shaped structure design ensures that the limiting end 62 will not form too much rotation resistance when it is misaligned and separated from the limiting portion 56.

[0042] According to actual design requirements, at least one elastic structure may be provided, and at least one limiting portion 56 may also be provided. The number of elastic structures provided may be the same as or different from the number of limiting portions 56 provided. When multiple elastic structures and limiting portions 56 are provided, multiple elastic structures are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member 16, and multiple limiting portions 56 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the storage portion 14, so that the rotating member 16 can stably stay at multiple limiting positions, thereby enabling the support member 18 to stably support at multiple angles and in multiple forms.

[0043] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the locations of the elastic structure and the limiting portion 56 may also be interchanged. For example, the elastic structure may be disposed on the bottom wall of the storage portion 14 , and the limiting portion 56 may be disposed on the bottom wall of the rotating member 16 .

[0044] In summary, the present application provides an electronic device accessory, including a main body and a bracket assembly arranged on the main body, the main body is provided with a storage portion, the bracket assembly includes a rotating member rotatably connected to the storage portion and a supporting member rotatably connected to the rotating member, a rotation limiting mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the storage portion, the rotation limiting mechanism can switch between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion is greater than the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the second state, when the rotating member rotates to the first state of the rotation limiting mechanism, due to the increase in rotation resistance, the rotating member can stably stay in this state, thereby increasing the supporting stability of the supporting member.

[0045] The concepts described herein may be implemented in other forms without departing from their spirit and characteristics. The specific embodiments disclosed should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. Therefore, the scope of this application is determined by the appended claims rather than by the preceding description. Any changes within the literal meaning and equivalent scope of the claims should fall within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. An electronic equipment accessory, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main body and a bracket assembly arranged on the main body, the main body is provided with a storage portion, the bracket assembly comprises a rotating member rotatably connected to the storage portion and a supporting member rotatably connected to the rotating member, a rotation limiting mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the storage portion, the rotation limiting mechanism can be switched between a first state and a second state, and the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the first state is greater than the rotation resistance between the rotating member and the storage portion in the second state.

2. The electronic device accessory according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation limiting mechanism includes an elastic structure and a limiting portion arranged along the rotational axial direction of the rotating member, the elastic structure can move between a retracted position and an extended position, in the first state, the elastic structure is located at the extended position and is limitedly engaged with the limiting portion, and in the second state, the elastic structure is located at the retracted position and is released from the limited engagement with the limiting portion.

3. The electronic device accessory according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic structure includes an elastic member and a contact member connected to the elastic member, the contact member includes a limiting end that cooperates with the limiting portion, the elastic member is used to provide elastic force to drive the contact member to move between the retracted position and the extended position, and when the contact member is located at the retracted position, the elastic member is in a compressed state.

4. The electronic device accessory according to claim 3, wherein: The limiting end and / or the limiting portion are in an arc shape.

5. The electronic device accessory according to claim 2, wherein: One of the elastic structure and the limiting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the rotating member, and the other of the elastic structure and the limiting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the receiving portion.

6. The electronic device accessory according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the rotating member or the bottom wall of the receiving portion is provided with an accommodating portion, and the elastic structure is movably arranged in the accommodating portion.

7. The electronic device accessory according to claim 6, wherein: A stopper is provided at the port of the accommodating portion, and the stopper is used to prevent the elastic structure from being separated from the accommodating portion.

8. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: At least one elastic structure is provided, and at least one limiting portion is provided.

9. The electronic device accessory according to claim 8, wherein: The number of the elastic structures is the same as the number of the limiting portions.

10. The electronic device accessory according to claim 8, wherein: There are multiple elastic structures, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the receiving portion; or there are multiple limiting portions, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the receiving portion.

11. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: One of the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member and the inner side wall of the receiving portion is provided with a protrusion, and the other of the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member and the inner side wall of the receiving portion is provided with a recess, and the protrusion is limitedly fitted in the recess.

12. The electronic device accessory according to claim 11, wherein: The recessed portion is annular, and a plurality of protruding portions are provided and arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating member or the receiving portion.

13. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: An axial outer surface of the rotating member is provided with a placement position, and the support member can rotate relative to the rotating member between a storage position and a support position. When in the storage position, the support member is stored in the placement position, and when in the support position, the support member supports the main body to stand up.

14. The electronic device accessory according to claim 13, wherein: The rotation limiting mechanism is located on the radial outer side of the rotating member, and the placement position is arranged on the radial inner side of the rotating member.

15. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The main body includes a back plate and a side frame connected to the periphery of the back plate, and the back plate and the side frame enclose a storage space for accommodating electronic equipment; or, the main body is one of the shells of an electronic device bracket, a mobile power supply, a card holder and a wireless charger.

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