Support assembly and electronic equipment protection shell
By designing rotatable bracket components and damping parts, the problem of unadjustable placement angle of electronic devices is solved, improving user experience and providing obvious feedback on the feel.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422061629.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-23
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, electronic devices with brackets can usually only be placed at a fixed angle, and cannot adjust the placement angle, the user experience is poor, and there is a lack of obvious feedback on the feel when rotating.
A bracket assembly is designed, including a first connector, a second connector and a damper, the second connector is rotatable about the first axis centerline, the damper provides rotational resistance, the bracket can adjust the angle accordingly, and give obvious hand feedback through the friction of the damper.
It realizes flexible adjustment of the placement angle of electronic devices, improves user experience, reduces the situation of accidentally touching and rotating, and provides obvious feedback on the feel.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of mobile phone accessories, and particularly relates to a bracket assembly and an electronic device protective case. Background Art
[0002] With the progress of the times, electronic devices such as mobile phones have become an indispensable part of people's lives. As an important accessory for electronic devices such as mobile phones, a bracket can stably place the electronic device on a desktop for activities such as watching movies and video calls, liberating the user's hands.
[0003] However, in related technologies, an electronic device with a bracket can usually only be placed on a desktop at a fixed angle, and the placement angle of the electronic device cannot be adjusted, which cannot well meet the customer's needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present application provides a bracket assembly and an electronic device protective case. The bracket can rotate, so that the placement angle of the electronic device can be adjusted, which can better meet the customer's needs.
[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a bracket assembly, including:
[0006] A first connecting member;
[0007] A second connecting member, which is stacked with the first connecting member and can rotate relative to the first connecting member around a first axis line, and the extending direction of the first axis line is parallel to the thickness directions of the first connecting member and the second connecting member;
[0008] A bracket, which is connected to the second connecting member, and the bracket is used to provide support for the first connecting member and the second connecting member; and,
[0009] A damping member, which is located between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, the damping member is disposed on one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member and abuts against the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and the damping member is used to provide a rotational resistance for the second connecting member when the second connecting member rotates relative to the first connecting member.
[0010] In a second aspect, the present application further provides an electronic device protective case, including a housing and a bracket assembly. The housing includes a back plate and a frame surrounding the back plate, and the first connecting member is connected to the back side of the back plate.
[0011] In a third aspect, the present application further provides an electronic device protective case, including a housing and a bracket assembly. The housing includes a back plate and a frame surrounding the back plate, and the first connecting member is reused as the back plate.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The second connecting piece and the first connecting piece can rotate relative to each other. When the second connecting piece rotates around the first axis line, it drives the bracket to rotate, so that the relative position between the bracket and the mobile phone can be adjusted, and the placement angle of the mobile phone can be adjusted. The mobile phone can be placed horizontally or vertically on the desktop, which can better meet the needs of customers. When the angle of the bracket needs to be adjusted, the user can hold the second connecting piece and rotate the second connecting piece. During the rotation of the second connecting piece, it will be affected by the resistance generated by the friction of the damping piece, so as to provide obvious tactile feedback to the customer, and the situation that the second connecting piece rotates due to accidental touch can be reduced, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or related technologies. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a bracket assembly when the bracket is in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present application;
[0015] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the components of the bracket assembly when the bracket is in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present application;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic structural diagram of the bracket assembly when the bracket is in the retracted state in an embodiment of the present application;
[0017] Figure 4 For Figure 3 the enlarged view at A in
[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first connecting piece in an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 6 For Figure 5 the enlarged view at B in
[0020] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the bracket assembly when the bracket is in the retracted state in an embodiment of the present application;
[0021] Figure 8 It is an exploded view of the components of the bracket assembly after removing the first connecting piece in an embodiment of the present application;
[0022] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the bracket and the magnetic component in an embodiment of the present application;
[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a protective case for an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application.
[0024] Reference numerals:
[0025] 11. First connecting member; 111. Accommodating space; 112. Boss structure; 12. Second connecting member; 13. Third connecting member; 14. Fourth connecting member; 20. Bracket; 31. Damping member; 32. Elastic member; 41. Placing groove; 42. Fitting groove; 43. Connecting groove; 44. Limiting groove; 45. Receiving groove; 46. Mounting groove; 50. Connecting assembly; 51. First mounting member; 52. Second mounting member; 53. Connecting shaft; 54. Cover plate; 60. Magnetic attraction assembly; 61. Buffer gasket; 62. Magnetic member; 63. Sealing member; 70. Housing; 71. Frame; 72. Back plate. Detailed implementation manners
[0026] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.
[0027] With the progress of the times, electronic devices such as mobile phones have become an indispensable part of people's lives. As an important accessory for electronic devices such as mobile phones, a bracket can stably place the electronic device on a desktop for activities such as watching movies and video calls, liberating the user's hands.
[0028] However, in related technologies, an electronic device with a bracket can usually only be placed on a desktop at a fixed angle, and the placement angle of the electronic device cannot be adjusted, which cannot well meet the customer's needs. Some brackets can rotate, but the rotational damping received by the bracket during rotation is extremely small, and no obvious tactile feedback can be provided to the user during rotation, resulting in a poor user experience.
[0029] Based on the above problems, the present application provides a bracket assembly and a protective case for an electronic device to solve the above technical problems.
[0030] In a first aspect, the present application provides a bracket assembly, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the bracket assembly includes a first connecting member 11 and a second connecting member 12; the second connecting member 12 is stacked with the first connecting member 11 and can rotate relative to the first connecting member 11 around a first axis XX, and the extending direction of the first axis XX is parallel to the thickness directions of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12; the bracket 20 is connected to the second connecting member 12, and the bracket 20 is used to provide support for the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12.
[0031] It should be noted that the bracket assembly can be applied to electronic devices such as mobile phones, power banks, and tablet computers. The bracket assembly can provide support for the electronic device alone. After the bracket assembly is placed on the back side of the electronic device, the first connecting member 11 can be directly connected to the shell of the electronic device through magnetic attraction connection, bonding, or other connection methods, and can provide support for various types and sizes of electronic devices; the bracket assembly can also be used as a part of the electronic device protective case. The first connecting member 11 can be a part of the electronic device protective case. When the electronic device protective case is put on the electronic device, the bracket assembly is connected to the electronic device and can provide support for the electronic device. Taking the application of the bracket assembly to a mobile phone as an example, the electronic device protective case is a mobile phone case. The bracket assembly can be placed on the back side of the mobile phone, and the first connecting member 11 is connected to the shell of the mobile phone or the housing 70 of the mobile phone case. When the mobile phone needs to be placed obliquely on the table, the bracket 20 is arranged at an angle with the mobile phone. By contacting the bracket 20 with the table, the bracket 20 can be used to provide support for the mobile phone, so that the mobile phone can be stably placed obliquely on the table.
[0032] It should also be noted that in the present application, the second connecting member 12 and the first connecting member 11 can rotate relative to each other. When the second connecting member 12 rotates around the first axis XX, the bracket 20 is driven to rotate, so that the relative position between the bracket 20 and the mobile phone can be adjusted, and the placement angle of the mobile phone can be adjusted. The mobile phone can be placed horizontally or vertically on the table, which can better meet the needs of customers. Among them, the shape of the first connecting member 11 can be disc-shaped, square, irregular shape, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation; the second connecting member 12 can be disc-shaped. At this time, the first axis XX is the axis of the second connecting member 12.
[0033] Specifically, as Figures 2 to 4 shown, the bracket assembly further includes a damping member 31. The damping member 31 is located between the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12. The damping member 31 is arranged on one of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12 and abuts against the other of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12. The damping member 31 is used to provide a rotational resistance for the second connecting member 12 when the second connecting member 12 rotates relative to the first connecting member 11. It can be understood that when the angle of the bracket 20 needs to be adjusted, the user can hold the second connecting member 12 and rotate the second connecting member 12. During the rotation of the second connecting member 12, it will be affected by the resistance generated by the friction of the damping member 31, so that an obvious tactile feedback can be provided to the customer, and the situation that the second connecting member 12 rotates due to accidental touch can be reduced, thereby improving the user experience.
[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, a placement groove 41 is provided on one of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12. The damping member 31 is disposed in the placement groove 41, and one end of the damping member 31 extends out of the placement groove 41 to abut against the other of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12. The placement groove 41 can provide an installation space and limit for the damping member 31, can reduce the clearance space that needs to be reserved between the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the bracket assembly, and at the same time can prevent the damping member 31 from falling off during the rotation of the second connecting member 12.
[0035] Among them, the placement groove 41 can be provided only on the first connecting member 11 or the second connecting member 12, or can be provided on both the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12; when the placement groove 41 is provided on the first connecting member 11, the placement groove 41 is provided on the side of the first connecting member 11 close to the second connecting member 12; when the placement groove 41 is provided on the second connecting member 12, the placement groove 41 is provided on the side of the second connecting member 12 close to the first connecting member 11; one or more placement grooves 41 can be provided on the first connecting member 11 or / and the second connecting member 12, the number of damping members 31 is the same as the number of placement grooves 41, and they correspond to each other one by one. When multiple placement grooves 41 are provided on the first connecting member 11, the multiple placement grooves 41 are arranged along the circumferential side of the first connecting member 11. When multiple placement grooves 41 are provided on the second connecting member 12, the multiple placement grooves 41 are arranged along the circumferential side of the second connecting member 12.
[0036] In one embodiment, the damping member 31 can slide along the placement groove 41. The bracket assembly further includes an elastic member 32, which is disposed in the placement groove 41 and is located on the side of the damping member 31 close to the bottom of the placement groove 41. The elastic member 32 is connected to the damping member 31 and the first connecting member 11 for providing a reset elastic force for the damping member 31. It can be understood that, taking Figure 4 the shown perspective as an example, during the rotation of the second connecting member 12, the damping member 31 can move up and down along the placement groove 41, which can prevent the second connecting member 12 from being stuck due to excessive resistance caused by wear of the damping member 31 and the like. And the reset elastic force provided by the elastic member 32 for the damping member 31 can ensure that the damping member 31 abuts against the corresponding one of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12, and further can ensure that the second connecting member 12 will be subjected to the resistance generated by friction of the damping member 31 during the rotation process. Among them, the elastic member 32 can be a spring, a spring piece, a snap or a component made of other elastic materials.
[0037] Furthermore, the elastic member 32 can be located on the side of the damping member 31 close to the bottom of the placement groove 41, and the damping member 31 abuts against the elastic member 32 to hide the elastic member 32 in the placement groove 41, preventing the elastic member 32 from being exposed and contacting the second connecting member 12 to cause the second connecting member 12 to be stuck.
[0038] In one embodiment, the whole of the damping member 31 is spherical, such that when any part of the damping member 31 abuts against a corresponding one of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12, the abutting part is a spherical arc surface. On the basis of ensuring that the damping member 31 provides rotational resistance for the second connecting member 12, the rotation of the second connecting member 12 can be made smoother, preventing the second connecting member 12 from jamming due to excessive resistance. Further, the diameter of the damping member 31 is greater than the diameter of the notch of the placement groove 41, preventing the damping member 31 from falling out of the placement groove 41. Among them, the damping member 31 can be a steel ball, which can improve the wear resistance and structural strength of the damping member 31 and extend the service life of the damping member 31.
[0039] As Figures 4 to 6 shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a mating groove 42 is provided on the one of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12 that abuts against the damping member 31, and the mating groove 42 is used for inserting the damping member 31. It can be understood that when the second connecting member 12 rotates and when it rotates to a position where the damping member 31 is opposite to the mating groove 42, the end of the damping member 31 will be inserted into the mating groove 42. At this time, a greater force is used to rotate the second connecting member 12, so that the second damping member 31 is moved out of the mating groove 42, so that the user can feel a more obvious rotational resistance during the rotation of the second connecting member 12, and thus the user's hand feeling feedback can be further improved; in addition, during the process of the damping member 31 being inserted into and removed from the mating groove 42, the damping member 31 will move along the placement groove 41, and the damping member 31 will knock on the first connecting member 11 or the second connecting member 12 under the elastic force of the elastic member 32, thereby generating intermittent feedback sounds, which can further improve the user's usage feedback and thus improve the user experience.
[0040] Further, a plurality of mating grooves 42 are provided, and the plurality of mating grooves 42 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the second connecting member 12, such that during the process of the second connecting member 12 rotating 360 degrees around the first axis XX, the damping member 31 can cooperate with the mating grooves 42 at multiple positions, enter and exit the mating grooves 42 multiple times and generate intermittent feedback sounds, which can further improve the user experience.
[0041] In one embodiment, the groove wall surface of the mating groove 42 is a concave arc surface, making the process of the end portion of the damping member 31 entering and exiting the mating groove 42 smoother. In one embodiment, a communication groove 43 is provided between two adjacent mating grooves 42. The connection groove extends along the circumference of the second connecting member 12 and communicates with the mating groove 42. The communication groove 43 is for the damping member 31 to be inserted. The depth of the communication groove 43 is less than the depth of the mating groove 42. It can be understood that when the second connecting member 12 rotates, the damping member 31 will slide in the communication groove 43 and enter and exit the mating groove 42 along the communication groove 43. Through the cooperation of the communication groove 43 and the damping member 31, the rotation trajectory of the second connecting member 12 can be restricted, making the rotation of the second connecting member 12 smoother and more stable. And the communication groove 43 can play a transitional role when the damping member 31 enters and exits the mating groove 42, making the process of the end portion of the damping member 31 entering and exiting the mating groove 42 smoother.
[0042] Continue to refer to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a receiving space 111 is provided on the first connecting member 11. A boss structure 112 is provided on the inner side wall forming the receiving space 111. The second connecting member 12 is located in the receiving space 111 and on one side of the boss structure 112.
[0043] Wherein, the bracket assembly further includes a third connecting member 13. The third connecting member 13 is located in the receiving space 111 and on the other side of the boss structure 112. The third connecting member 13 is connected to the second connecting member 12, and a limiting groove 44 is defined between the third connecting member 13 and the second connecting member 12. The limiting groove 44 extends along the circumference of the receiving space 111. The boss structure 112 is located in the limiting groove 44 and can rotate along the limiting groove 44, so that the second connecting member 12 and the third connecting member 13 can rotate 360° along the boss structure 112.
[0044] It should be noted that the receiving space 111 can provide an installation space for the second connecting member 12 and the third connecting member 13, making the overall bracket assembly thinner. And by providing the boss structure 112 and the limiting groove 44, the second connecting member 12 and the third connecting member 13 can be installed on the first connecting member 11 through the cooperation of the limiting groove 44 and the boss structure 112. And the boss structure 112 is clamped between the second connecting member 12 and the third connecting member 13, which can reduce the possibility of the second connecting member 12 and the third connecting member 13 falling off the first connecting member 11. The cooperation of the boss structure 112 and the limiting groove 44 makes the assembly of the bracket assembly simple.
[0045] In some embodiments, a plurality of boss structures 112 may be provided. The plurality of boss structures 112 are arranged at intervals on the inner side wall of the accommodation space 111 to facilitate the rotational cooperation between the limiting groove 44 and the boss structure 112. In other embodiments, the boss structure 112 may also extend around the axis of the accommodation space 111 for one week on the inner side wall of the accommodation space 111, so that the connection between the limiting groove 44 and the boss structure 112 is more stable. The axis of the accommodation space 111 is the first axis XX.
[0046] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the bracket 20 is located on the side of the second connecting member 12 close to the third connecting member 13 and is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 12. The bracket 20 can rotate relative to the second connecting member 12 around the second axis YY to switch between the storage state (such as Figure 7 ) and the deployed state (such as Figure 1 and Figure 8 ). The second axis YY is perpendicular to the first axis XX. It should be noted that when the bracket 20 is needed, the bracket 20 can be rotated to the deployed state to provide support for the electronic device; when the bracket 20 is not needed, the bracket 20 can be put into the storage state to reduce the overall volume of the bracket assembly, making the bracket assembly easy to carry and place. The shape of the bracket 20 can be annular, square or irregular, etc., which can be selected according to the actual situation, and the embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations on this.
[0047] In one embodiment, a storage groove 45 is provided on the third connecting member 13. When the bracket 20 is in the storage state, it is stored in the storage groove 45 to facilitate the storage of the bracket 20. In another embodiment, the third connecting member 13 is annular, and the bracket assembly further includes a fourth connecting member 14. The fourth connecting member 14 is located on the side of the second connecting member 12 close to the third connecting member 13 and is connected to the second connecting member 12. The fourth connecting member 14 is located inside the third connecting member 13 and defines the storage groove 45 with the third connecting member 13; wherein, the fourth connecting member 14 can be spliced with the second connecting member 12 by means of bonding, clamping or threaded connection, etc., and the fourth connecting member 14 can also be integrally formed with the second connecting member 12.
[0048] In one embodiment, the bracket 20 is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 12 through a connecting assembly 50. The connecting assembly 50 includes a first mounting member 51, a second mounting member 52, and a connecting shaft 53. The first mounting member 51 is connected to the bracket 20, the second mounting member 52 is connected to the second connecting member 12, and the first mounting member 51 is rotatably connected to the second mounting member 52 through the connecting shaft 53. The axis line of the connecting shaft 53 is the second axis line YY. In one embodiment, the connecting assembly 50 may further include a cover plate 54 disposed thereon. The cover plate 54 is connected to the second connecting member 12 and defines a protection cavity with the second connecting member 12. A part of the second mounting member 52 is received in the protection cavity.
[0049] As Figure 9 shown, in one embodiment, the bracket assembly further includes a magnetic attraction assembly 60. The magnetic attraction assembly 60 is disposed on one side of the bracket 20 close to the second connecting member 12. When the bracket 20 is in the storage state, the bracket 20 can be magnetically attracted to the second connecting member 12 or the housing of the electronic device through the magnetic attraction assembly 60 to fix the bracket 20. In one embodiment, a mounting groove 46 is provided on one side of the bracket 20 close to the second connecting member 12, and the magnetic attraction assembly 60 is located in the mounting groove 46 to prevent the magnetic attraction assembly 60 from affecting the fitting of the bracket 20 and the second connecting member 12. Specifically, the magnetic attraction assembly 60 may include a buffer gasket 61, a magnetic member 62, and a seal 63 that are stacked in sequence. The buffer gasket 61 can provide buffering and shock absorption for the magnetic member 62. The magnetic member 62 has a magnetic attraction force, and the seal 63 seals the magnetic member 62 in the mounting groove 46.
[0050] In a second aspect, based on the above bracket assembly, the present application further provides an electronic device protective case. The electronic device protective case includes a housing 70 and the bracket assembly according to any one of the above embodiments. The housing 70 includes a back plate 72 and a frame 71 disposed around the back plate 72. The first connecting member 11 is connected to the back side of the back plate 72. The bracket assembly and the housing 70 are independent components. When installing the bracket assembly, the first connecting member 11 is connected to the housing 70.
[0051] In a third aspect, based on the above bracket assembly, the present application further provides an electronic device protective case. As Figure 10 shown, the electronic device protective case includes a housing 70 and the bracket assembly according to any one of the above embodiments. The housing 70 includes a back plate 72 and a frame 71 disposed around the back plate 72. The first connecting member 11 is reused as the back plate 72. The first connecting member 11 in the bracket assembly is a part of the housing 70, and the first connecting member 11 and the back plate 72 are the same component.
[0052] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A bracket assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A first connecting member; A second connecting member, which is stacked with the first connecting member and can rotate relative to the first connecting member around a first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is parallel to the thickness direction of the first connecting member and the second connecting member; A bracket, connected to the second connecting member, and the bracket is used to provide support for the first connecting member and the second connecting member; And, A damping member, located between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, the damping member is provided on one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member and abuts against the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and the damping member is used to provide a rotational resistance for the second connecting member when the second connecting member rotates relative to the first connecting member.
2. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, wherein A placement groove is provided on one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, the damping member is provided in the placement groove, and one end of the damping member extends out of the placement groove to abut against the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member.
3. The bracket assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The damping member can slide along the placement groove, and the bracket assembly further includes: An elastic member, provided in the placement groove and located on a side of the damping member close to the bottom of the placement groove, the elastic member is connected to the damping member and the first connecting member, and is used to provide a restoring elastic force for the damping member.
4. The bracket assembly according to claim 3, wherein, The whole of the damping member is spherical, and the diameter of the damping member is greater than the diameter of the notch of the placement groove.
5. The bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A mating groove is provided on one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member that abuts against the damping member, and the mating groove is used for the damping member to be inserted.
6. The bracket assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are a plurality of the mating grooves, and the plurality of mating grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the second connecting member.
7. The bracket assembly according to claim 6, wherein, A communication groove is provided between two adjacent mating grooves, the connecting groove extends along the circumferential direction of the second connecting member and communicates with the mating groove, the communication groove is used for the damping member to be inserted, and the depth of the communication groove is less than the depth of the mating groove.
8. The stent assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A receiving space is defined on the first connecting member, and a boss structure is provided on the inner side wall forming the receiving space. The second connecting member is located in the receiving space and on one side of the boss structure; the bracket assembly further includes: A third connecting member, located in the receiving space and on the other side of the boss structure, the third connecting member is connected to the second connecting member, and a limiting groove is defined between the third connecting member and the second connecting member, the limiting groove extends along the circumferential direction of the receiving space, and the boss structure is located in the limiting groove.
9. An electronic device protective case, characterized in that, Comprising a housing and the bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the housing includes a back plate and a frame surrounding the back plate, and the first connecting member is connected to the back side of the back plate.
10. An electronic device protective case, characterized in that, Comprising a housing and the bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the housing includes a back plate and a frame surrounding the back plate, and the first connecting member is reused as the back plate.