Support

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a support. The support comprises a bearing assembly, a mounting assembly and a connecting assembly. The bearing assembly is used for bearing the mobile terminal. The mounting assembly is used for being connected to a supporting face of a mounting object. The connecting assembly is connected with the bearing assembly and the mounting assembly and comprises a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure which are arranged in the first direction, one end of the first connecting structure is connected with the mounting assembly, one end of the second connecting structure is connected with the bearing assembly, and the second connecting structure at least comprises a flexible part; the flexible part can be bent and deformed under the action of external force. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are in sliding connection in the first direction so as to adjust the length of the connecting assembly in the first direction. When a user needs to bend the flexible part to adjust the supporting angle of the bearing assembly to the mobile terminal, the adjustable range of the supporting angle of the bearing assembly to the mobile terminal can be enlarged by adjusting the length of the connecting assembly in the first direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device accessories technology, and more particularly to a bracket. Background Technology

[0002] People often need to use mobile devices for navigation while driving. In related technologies, one end of the bracket is used to hold the mobile device, and the other end has adhesive or a suction cup; for example, adhesive is used to attach the bracket to the vehicle's interior, and a suction cup is used to attach the bracket to the interior. When adjusting the viewing angle of the mobile device by adjusting the bracket, the adjustment range is easily limited, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide a bracket to increase the adjustability of the bracket and improve the user experience.

[0004] This application provides a bracket, including:

[0005] The carrier component is used to carry the mobile terminal;

[0006] Mounting components are used to connect to the support surface of the mounting object;

[0007] A connecting component connects the load-bearing component and the mounting component. The connecting component includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure arranged along a first direction. One end of the first connecting structure is connected to the mounting component, and one end of the second connecting structure is connected to the load-bearing component. The second connecting structure includes at least a flexible portion that can be bent and deformed under external force.

[0008] The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are slidably connected in the first direction to adjust the length of the connecting component in the first direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, one of the first connection structure and the second connection structure includes a socket portion and the other includes a plug portion, the socket portion having a plug cavity, the plug portion being accommodated in the plug cavity and movable relative to the plug cavity along the first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the plug portion and the plug cavity are based on a frictional fit to keep the plug portion and the plug cavity at any position along the first direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the insertion cavity has an opening on one side along the first direction, the insertion portion passes through the opening, and one end of the insertion portion along the first direction has a limiting portion; the limiting portion is used to abut against the structure around the opening in the first direction when the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure move to their extreme positions in a direction away from each other.

[0012] In some embodiments, one of the first connection structure and the second connection structure includes an operating part, at least a portion of which is disposed outside the socket and connected to the socket.

[0013] The operating unit has an unlocked state and a locked state. In the locked state, the operating unit is used to lock the plug and the socket. In the unlocked state, the operating unit is used to release the lock between the plug and the socket.

[0014] In some embodiments, the plug portion is provided with a plurality of locking slots, the plurality of locking slots are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the socket portion has a through hole, and the operating portion has a tongue. In the locked state, the tongue passes through the through hole and is inserted into any one of the locking slots to achieve locking between the plug portion and the socket portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, there is a gap between the socket and the operating part, and the bracket further includes a reset member disposed in the gap, the reset member being used at least to apply a force to the operating part to cause the tongue to tend to move toward insertion into the locking groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, both the socket and the operating part are disposed on the second connecting structure. The operating part includes a support part located on the side of the tongue facing closer to the first connecting structure. The support part abuts against the socket. The reset member is located on the side of the tongue facing away from the first connecting structure.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support includes a wrapping layer that covers a portion of the sleeve and the flexible portion, the flexible portion and the sleeve being connected through the wrapping layer.

[0018] In some implementations, the first connection structure is a rigid member.

[0019] The bracket in this embodiment is slidably connected in a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure in a first direction to adjust the length of the connecting component in the first direction. Thus, when a user needs to bend the flexible portion to adjust the support angle of the support component on the mobile terminal, the distance between the support component and the mounting component can be increased or decreased by adjusting the length of the connecting component in the first direction, thereby increasing the adjustable range of the support angle of the support component on the mobile terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An explosion diagram;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A diagram from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point AA;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another state of a stent provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of section BB.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0027] 10. Bearing component; 20. Mounting component; 30. Connecting component; 31. First connecting structure; 31a. Insertion part; 31b. Locking groove; 31c. Limiting part; 32. Second connecting structure; 32a. Flexible part; 32b. Sleeve part; 32b1. Through hole; 32c. Insertion cavity; 32c1. Opening; 32c2. Protrusion; 40. Enveloping layer; 50. Operating part; 51. Tongue; 52. Support part; 50a. Spacing area; 60. Reset component. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this application will not be described separately.

[0030] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0032] This application provides a bracket; please refer to... Figure 1 It includes a support component 10, a mounting component 20, and a connecting component 30.

[0033] The support assembly 10 is used to support the mobile terminal. It is understood that the bracket can provide support for the mobile terminal placed on the support assembly 10.

[0034] Mounting assembly 20 is used to connect to the support surface of the object to be mounted. It is understood that mounting assembly 20 is capable of transferring the load on the bracket to the support surface.

[0035] It should be noted that the installation object refers to the object used to place the bracket. For example, the installation object can be the center console of the vehicle or the glass of the vehicle. This application does not limit the installation object.

[0036] It should be noted that the specific method by which the mounting component 20 is connected to the support surface of the object to be installed is not limited. For example, the mounting component 20 can be bonded to the support surface by means of adhesion, or it can be adsorbed onto the support surface by the difference between the internal and external atmospheric pressure.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2The connecting component 30 connects the supporting component 10 and the mounting component 20. The connecting component 30 includes a first connecting structure 31 and a second connecting structure 32 arranged along a first direction. One end of the first connecting structure 31 is connected to the mounting component 20, and one end of the second connecting structure 32 is connected to the supporting component 10. It is understood that the connecting component 30 can transfer the weight of the mobile terminal placed on the supporting component 10 to the mounting component 20, and thus to the support surface of the mounted object.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 The second connection structure 32 includes at least a flexible portion 32a, which can be bent and deformed under external force. It is understood that the user can apply a force to the flexible portion 32a to cause it to bend and deform, thereby adjusting the support angle of the support component 10 on the mobile terminal, and thus adjusting the viewing angle of the mobile terminal, which can improve the user's ease of use.

[0039] It should be noted that the flexible part 32a can be bent and deformed under the action of external force, which means that the flexible part 32a can be bent and deformed under the action of external force, and can maintain its shape after the external force is removed, that is, it can maintain the bent shape.

[0040] This application provides a bracket in which a first connecting structure 31 and a second connecting structure 32 are slidably connected in a first direction to adjust the length of the connecting assembly 30 in the first direction. Thus, when a user needs to bend the flexible portion 32a to adjust the support angle of the support assembly 10 on the mobile terminal, the distance between the support assembly 10 and the mounting assembly 20 can be increased or decreased by adjusting the length of the connecting assembly 30 in the first direction, thereby increasing the adjustable range of the support angle of the support assembly 10 on the mobile terminal.

[0041] It should be noted that the first direction refers to Figure 1 The direction indicated by the first directional arrow is the extension direction of the connecting component 30.

[0042] It should be noted that the specific method of achieving the sliding connection between the first connecting structure 31 and the second connecting structure 32 in the first direction is not limited.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first connecting structure 31 is a rigid member. It is understood that, on the one hand, the first connecting structure 31 can provide a certain reaction force to the second connecting structure 32, facilitating bending deformation of the bent portion by the user; on the other hand, the first connecting structure 31 will not undergo significant bending deformation following the flexible portion 32a. This is equivalent to having the first connecting structure 31 as a buffer between the flexible portion 32a and the mounting assembly 20, reducing the impact of the bending deformation of the flexible portion 32a on the mounting assembly 20, thereby ensuring the stability of the bracket support on the support surface of the mounting object.

[0044] It should be noted that a rigid member refers to a member with a certain structural strength relative to the flexible part 32a, which maintains its shape under the action of an external force that can cause the flexible part 32a to bend and deform.

[0045] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 One of the first connecting structure 31 and the second connecting structure 32 includes a socket portion 32b, and the other includes a plug portion 31a. The socket portion 32b has a plug cavity 32c, and the plug portion 31a is housed in the plug cavity 32c and can move relative to the plug cavity 32c in a first direction. It is understood that, on the one hand, the plug cavity 32c can protect the plug portion 31a inside it, reducing the possibility of damage to the plug portion 31a during use; on the other hand, the plug cavity 32c can also constrain the movement of the plug portion 31a, so that the plug portion 31a can move along a planned path, that is, ensure that the plug portion 31a can move in the first direction.

[0046] It should be noted that the socket portion 32b and the insertion portion 31a are configured in the following ways: First, the first connecting structure 31 includes the socket portion 32b and the second connecting structure 32 includes the insertion portion 31a; Second, the first connecting structure 31 includes the insertion portion 31a and the second connecting structure 32 includes the socket portion 32b.

[0047] For example, the socket 32b is a rigid member. It is understood that the socket 32b has a certain structural strength, which can ensure the shape of the insertion cavity 32c, reduce the possibility of deformation of the insertion cavity 32c under external force, and thus ensure the smoothness of the movement of the insertion part 31a relative to the insertion cavity 32c.

[0048] In some embodiments, the plug portion 31a and the plug cavity 32c are based on a frictional fit to keep the plug portion 31a and the plug cavity 32c at any position along the first direction. It is understood that when the plug portion 31a moves relative to the plug cavity 32c, mutual friction is generated between the plug cavity 32c and the plug portion 31a. When the external force driving the plug portion 31a to move relative to the plug cavity 32c along the first direction is removed, the plug portion 31a can stop moving under the action of the friction force and can remain in the stopped position, thereby improving the ease of operation for the user to adjust the connection assembly 30.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The insertion cavity 32c has an opening 32c1 on one side along the first direction, the insertion part 31a passes through the opening 32c1, and the insertion part 31a has a limiting part 31c at one end along the first direction. The limiting part 31c is used to abut against the structure around the opening 32c1 in the first direction when the first connecting structure 31 and the second connecting structure 32 move to their extreme positions in a direction away from each other.

[0050] Understandably, when the first connecting structure 31 and the second connecting structure 32 move along the first direction and toward each other, the limiting part 31b moves toward a direction that penetrates deeper into the insertion cavity 32c and moves away from the opening 32c1. When it reaches its limit position, the distance between the limiting part 31b and the opening 32c1 along the first direction is equivalent to the size of the insertion part 31a inserted into the insertion cavity 32c. When the first connecting structure 31 and the second connecting structure 32 move along the first direction and toward each other, the limiting part 31b moves toward a direction that is pulled out of the insertion cavity 32c and moves toward the opening 32c1. When it reaches its limit position, the limiting part 31b abuts against the structure around the opening 32c1 in the first direction. In this way, the space within the insertion cavity 32c can be fully utilized, maximizing the range of movement of the insertion part 31a relative to the socket part 32b along the first direction, thereby increasing the adjustable range of the support angle of the support assembly 10 for the mobile terminal.

[0051] It should be noted that the specific type of structure around the opening 32c1 for abutting and engaging with the limiting part 31c is not limited. For example, it can be a protrusion 32c2 provided at the opening 32c1, with the protrusion 32c2 protruding from the cavity wall of the insertion cavity 32c.

[0052] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 One of the first connection structure 31 and the second connection structure 32 includes an operation unit 50. At least a portion of the operation unit 50 is disposed outside and connected to the socket portion 32b. The operation unit 50 has an unlocked state and a locked state. In the locked state, the operation unit 50 is used to lock the insertion part 31a and the socket portion 32b; in the unlocked state, the operation unit 50 is used to release the lock between the insertion part 31a and the socket portion 32b. It is understood that the user can control the relative movement of the insertion part 31a and the socket portion 32b through the operation unit 50, thereby reducing the possibility of the insertion part 31a moving easily after being disturbed, reducing the possibility of user misoperation, and improving user convenience.

[0053] It should be noted that the operation unit 50 can be configured in the following ways: First, the first connection structure 31 includes a socket part 32b and the operation unit 50, and the second connection structure 32 includes a plug part 31a; Second, the first connection structure 32 includes a socket part 32b and the operation unit 50, and the first connection structure 31 includes a plug part 31a.

[0054] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The insertion part 31a is provided with multiple locking slots 31b, which are spaced apart along a first direction. The socket part 32b has a through hole 32b1, and the operating part 50 has a tongue 51. In the locked state, the tongue 51 passes through the through hole 32b1 and is inserted into any one of the locking slots 31b to achieve locking between the insertion part 31a and the socket part 32b. It can be understood that, on the one hand, the locking cooperation between the tongue 51 and the locking slot 31b can improve the stability of the locking between the insertion part 31a and the socket part 32b, so as to ensure the stability of the connecting assembly 30 in the locked state. On the other hand, the multiple locking slots 31b are spaced apart along the first direction. When the tongue 51 is inserted into different locking slots 31b, the length of the connecting assembly 30 along the first direction will also be different, so that the length of the connecting assembly 30 along the first direction has multiple different adjustment levels, which is convenient for users to adjust.

[0055] It should be noted that "multiple" in the embodiments of this application refers to two or more.

[0056] It should be noted that the specific number of lock slots 31b is not limited; for example, it can be two or three.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The bracket includes a spacer region 50a between the socket portion 32b and the operating portion 50. The bracket also includes a reset member 60, which is disposed in the spacer region 50a. The reset member 60 is used to apply a force to the operating portion 50, causing the tongue 51 to tend to move towards the insertion slot 31b. It is understood that when the user applies a force to the operating portion 50, causing the tongue 51 to disengage from the slot 31b, and after adjusting the length of the connecting assembly 30 along the first direction, the user only needs to align the tongue 51 with the corresponding slot 31b and then release the force. The tongue 51 will then move towards the insertion slot 31b under the action of the reset member 60 and automatically insert itself into the slot 31b. That is, after the external force is released, the operating portion 50 can switch from the unlocked state to the locked state under the force of the reset member 60. This improves the user's ease of operation.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The operating part 50 includes a support part 52 located on the side of the tongue 51 near the first connecting structure 31. The support part 52 is used to abut against the sleeve part 32b. The reset member 60 is located on the side of the tongue 51 away from the first connecting structure 31. It can be understood that when the user applies force to the operating part 50 to make the tongue 51 disengage from the locking groove 31b, the support part 52 can act as a fulcrum to facilitate the tongue 51 disengaging from the locking groove 31b, thereby reducing the force required by the user. At the same time, it can also reduce the force required by the reset member 60 to push the tongue 51 toward the direction of insertion into the locking groove 31b, which is beneficial to the simplified design of the reset member 60.

[0059] It should be noted that the specific structure of the reset element 60 is not limited. For example, the reset element 60 can be a spring or a torsion spring.

[0060] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Both the socket 32b and the operating part 50 are disposed on the second connecting structure 32. It can be understood that the operating part 50 is disposed on the second connecting structure 32 so that when the mounting component 20 is supported on the mounting surface of the object being mounted, the user can apply force to the operating part 50 to disengage the tongue 51 from the locking groove 31b, and at the same time apply force to the second connecting structure 32 in the first direction to adjust the length of the connecting component 30 in the first direction, thereby improving the user's ease of operation.

[0061] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The support includes a sheathing layer 40, which covers a portion of the sleeve portion 32b and a flexible portion 32a. The flexible portion 32a and the sleeve portion 32b are connected through the sheathing layer 40. It is understood that when the flexible portion 32a undergoes bending deformation under external force, the sheathing layer 40 can protect the flexible portion 32a, reducing the possibility of damage during bending deformation and improving the ductility of the flexible portion 32a. Furthermore, the sheathing layer 40 can also improve the connection strength between the connecting portion and the flexible portion 32a, reducing the possibility of damage at the connection point when the flexible portion 32a undergoes bending deformation.

[0062] It should be noted that the specific structure of the flexible part 32a is not limited.

[0063] In some embodiments, the flexible part 32a is made of aluminum, copper, or iron. It is understood that the good ductility of aluminum, copper, or iron allows the flexible part 32a to bend under external force, enabling the user to bend it with a small force to adjust the support angle of the support component 10 on the mobile terminal, thus facilitating the user to adjust the viewing angle of the mobile terminal.

[0064] In some embodiments, the flexible portion 32a is made of soft aluminum.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connecting component 30 is flat. Understandably, the dimension of the connecting component 30 in the thickness direction is smaller than that in other directions. On the one hand, this makes the structure of the bracket compact and the appearance neat; on the other hand, it makes it easier for the user to bend the flexible part 32a along the thickness direction, so as to facilitate the user to adjust the support angle of the load-bearing component 10 and improve the user's ease of operation.

[0066] It should be noted that the thickness direction refers to... Figure 4 The arrow in the thickness direction indicates the direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0067] For example, the flexible portion 32a is bendable in the thickness direction of the connecting assembly 30. It is understood that the flexible portion 32a has a small dimension in the thickness direction, so that the user needs to apply less force when bending the flexible portion 32a in the thickness direction of the connecting assembly 30, making it easier for the user to bend.

[0068] For example, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the thickness direction of the connecting component 30, the thickness of the first connecting structure 31 is ( Figure 4 (As shown in D2) is greater than the thickness of the flexible part 32a. Figure 4 (As shown in D1). In this way, the structural strength of the first connecting structure 31 in the thickness direction of the connecting component 30 can be guaranteed. On the one hand, it can improve the reaction force provided by the first connecting structure 31 to the second connecting structure 32, making it easier for the user to bend and deform the bending part. On the other hand, it can improve the buffering effect of the first connecting structure 31, and reduce the impact of the bending deformation of the flexible part 32a on the mounting component 20, so as to ensure the stability of the bracket on the support surface of the mounting object.

[0069] In some embodiments, the support assembly 10 includes a support plate and a magnetic suction element (not shown) disposed on the support plate. The support plate is used to support the mobile terminal, and the magnetic suction element is used to magnetically attract the mobile terminal to fix it magnetically to the support plate. It is understood that the mobile terminal can establish a connection with the bracket through the magnetic force of the magnetic suction element, and then be supported on the support surface of the mounting object by the bracket, making it convenient for the user to use the mobile terminal without using their hands.

[0070] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0071] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A support, characterized in that, include: The carrier component is used to carry the mobile terminal; Mounting components are used to connect to the support surface of the mounting object; A connecting component connects the load-bearing component and the mounting component. The connecting component includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure arranged along a first direction. One end of the first connecting structure is connected to the mounting component, and one end of the second connecting structure is connected to the load-bearing component. The second connecting structure includes at least a flexible portion that can be bent and deformed under external force. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are slidably connected in the first direction to adjust the length of the connecting component in the first direction.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first connection structure and the second connection structure includes a socket portion and the other includes a plug portion. The socket portion has a plug cavity, the plug portion is accommodated in the plug cavity, and is movable relative to the plug cavity along the first direction.

3. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The insertion part and the insertion cavity are based on frictional engagement so that the insertion part and the insertion cavity are held at any position along the first direction.

4. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The insertion cavity has an opening on one side along the first direction, the insertion part passes through the opening, and the insertion part has a limiting part at one end along the first direction; the limiting part is used to abut against the structure around the opening in the first direction when the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure move to their extreme positions in a direction away from each other.

5. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first connection structure and the second connection structure includes an operating part, at least a portion of which is disposed outside the socket and connected to the socket. The operating part has an unlocked state and a locked state. In the locked state, the operating part is used to lock the insertion part and the socket part. In the unlocked state, the operating unit is used to release the lock between the plug and the socket.

6. The bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plug-in part is provided with multiple locking slots, which are arranged at intervals along the first direction. The socket part has a through hole, and the operating part has a tongue. In the locked state, the tongue passes through the through hole and is inserted into any one of the locking slots to achieve locking between the plug-in part and the socket part.

7. The stent according to claim 6, characterized in that, There is a gap between the socket and the operating part. The bracket also includes a reset member disposed in the gap. The reset member is used to apply a force to the operating part so that the tongue tends to move toward the direction of insertion into the locking groove.

8. The bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the socket and the operating part are disposed in the second connecting structure. The operating part includes a support part located on the side of the tongue facing closer to the first connecting structure. The support part abuts against the socket. The reset member is located on the side of the tongue facing away from the first connecting structure.

9. The bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support includes a wrapping layer that covers a portion of the sleeve and the flexible portion, the flexible portion and the sleeve being connected through the wrapping layer.

10. The stent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connection structure is a rigid component.

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