Protective shell assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a protective shell assembly which comprises a protective shell and a support, the protective shell comprises a back plate, the back plate is used for placing electronic equipment, a lens hole is formed in the back plate, and the lens hole is used for exposing a lens of the electronic equipment; the support comprises a mounting part and a rotating part which are connected with each other, the mounting part is fixed to the back side of the backboard, the rotating part can move relative to the mounting part, one end, away from the mounting part, of the rotating part is provided with a placing part for placing the mobile terminal, and the support has an extending state and a storage state; in the storage state, the rotating part covers the lens hole. And in the extending state, the placing part extends out of one side of the periphery of the back plate, and the rotating part avoids the lens hole. In the storage state, the rotating part protects the lens of the flat plate. In the extending state, the rotating part can avoid the lens hole, so that the lens of the tablet computer can be exposed through the lens hole, a mobile phone can be placed on the placing part, and a user can conveniently browse contents on the mobile phone while using the tablet computer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device protection, and more particularly to a protective housing assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Some related technologies utilize protective cases to support tablets, allowing for adjustments to the tablet's viewing angle. Currently, more and more people need to use both tablets and phones simultaneously while working, but protective cases only support the tablet, hindering users from using both devices concurrently and impacting their work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a protective case component that can support both a tablet and a mobile phone, making it easier for users to browse content on their mobile phones while using a tablet, thereby improving user work efficiency and user comfort.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0005] This application provides a protective shell assembly, including:

[0006] A protective case includes a back panel for housing an electronic device, the back panel having a lens aperture for exposing the lens of the electronic device;

[0007] The bracket includes an interconnected mounting part and a rotating part. The mounting part is fixed to the back side of the back plate, and the rotating part is movable relative to the mounting part. The end of the rotating part away from the mounting part has a placement part for placing a mobile terminal. The bracket includes an extended state and a retracted state.

[0008] In the retracted state, the rotating part covers the lens aperture;

[0009] In the extended state, the placement portion extends from one side of the periphery of the back plate, and the rotating portion avoids the lens hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the rotating part is rotatable relative to the mounting part; in the extended state, the end of the rotating part near the mounting part is stacked with the mounting part along the thickness direction of the back plate; in the retracted state, the rotating part and the mounting part are laid flat.

[0011] In some embodiments, in the extended state, the placement portion extends from a first side of the back plate in a first direction, and in the retracted state, the rotating portion and the mounting portion are laid flat along a second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0012] In some implementations, the mounting portion is located near the edge of the first side.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rotating part includes a first magnetic attraction component, the mounting part includes a second magnetic attraction component, the first magnetic attraction component and the second magnetic attraction component are magnetically attracted to each other in the extended state, and the first magnetic attraction component is magnetically attracted to the back plate in the retracted state.

[0014] In some embodiments, the surface of the mounting portion has a protrusion, and the surface of the rotating portion facing the mounting portion in the extended state has a groove, wherein the protrusion engages with the groove in the extended state; and / or, the surface of the mounting portion has a groove, and the surface of the rotating portion facing the mounting portion in the extended state has a protrusion, wherein the groove engages with the protrusion in the extended state.

[0015] In some embodiments, the bracket includes a flexible covering that covers the outer periphery of the mounting portion and the rotating portion, and the flexible covering forms a flexible connection at the junction of the mounting portion and the rotating portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bracket includes a rotating hinge, and the rotating part and the mounting part are rotatably connected by the rotating hinge.

[0017] In some implementations, in the stored state, the surfaces of the rotating part, the mounting part, and the area of ​​the back plate without a support are flush.

[0018] In some implementations, in the stored state, the placement portion covers the lens aperture.

[0019] In some implementations, the mounting portion is fused to the back plate or bonded with adhesive.

[0020] The protective case assembly provided in this application embodiment, in its retracted state, has a rotating part that covers the lens aperture, thus protecting the tablet's lens. In its extended state, the rotating part moves to a position where the placement part extends from one side of the back panel. At this point, the rotating part avoids the lens aperture, allowing the tablet's lens to be visible through it for taking pictures. Furthermore, the placement part can hold a mobile phone, allowing it to be positioned close to the back panel. This enables users to conveniently browse content on their phones while using the tablet, improving user efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell assembly provided in the embodiments of this application in its extended state;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural illustration of the structure in its stowed state.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the protective shell assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a protective shell assembly in a stowed state, as provided in yet another embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure in the extended state.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0027] 10. Bracket; 11. Rotating part; 111. Placement part; 112. First magnetic suction component; 113. Rigid plate; 1131. Limiting hole; 12. Mounting part; 121. Second magnetic suction component; 122. Limiting frame; 13. Flexible covering; 131. Flexible connecting part; 20. Protective shell; 21. Back plate; 21a. First side; 211. Lens hole; 22. Support plate; 23. Magnetic block; 30. Mobile terminal. 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] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a protective shell assembly, which includes a protective shell 20 and a bracket 10.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 The protective case 20 includes a back panel 21 for housing electronic devices. The back panel 21 has a lens aperture 211 for exposing the lens of the electronic device. That is, the protective case 20 is used to house electronic devices. When the electronic device is placed on the back panel 21, the lens of the electronic device is exposed through the lens aperture 211, allowing the lens to sense ambient light and acquire images based on the sensed ambient light.

[0034] It is understood that the electronic device can be a tablet, laptop, mobile phone, etc. This application will use a tablet as an example for illustration.

[0035] Please see Figure 2 The bracket 10 includes a mounting part 12 and a rotating part 11 connected to each other. The mounting part 12 is fixed to the back side of the back plate 21. The rotating part 11 is movable relative to the mounting part 12. The end of the rotating part 11 away from the mounting part 12 has a placement part 111 for placing the mobile terminal 30. The bracket 10 includes a retracted state and an extended state.

[0036] Please see Figure 2 In the stored state, the rotating part 11 covers the lens hole 211.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 In the extended state, the placement part 111 extends from one side of the periphery of the back plate 21, and the rotating part 11 avoids the lens hole 211.

[0038] In this embodiment, the rotating part 11 is movable relative to the mounting part 12, that is, the rotating part 11 can drive the placement part 111 to move. In the retracted state, the rotating part 11 can cover the lens hole 211, and when the tablet is placed on the back plate 21, the rotating part 11 can protect the lens of the tablet. In the extended state, the rotating part 11 moves to a position where the placement part 111 extends from one side of the periphery of the back plate 21, at which time the mobile terminal 30 can be placed on the placement part 111; the rotating part 11 avoids the lens hole 211, so that the lens of the tablet can be exposed through the lens hole 211, at which time the lens can be used for shooting.

[0039] It is understandable that when the bracket 10 is extended, the mobile terminal 30 may not be placed on the placement part 111. That is to say, when the bracket 10 is extended, it can simultaneously support the mobile terminal 30 and avoid the lens hole 211, or it can only avoid the lens hole 211.

[0040] It is understood that the mobile terminal 30 can be a mobile phone or a smartwatch. This application embodiment will use a mobile phone as the mobile terminal 30 for explanation.

[0041] It should be noted that the ability of the rotating part 11 to move relative to the mounting part 12 means that the rotating part 11 can switch back and forth between a state that covers the lens hole 211 and a state in which the placement part 111 extends from one side of the periphery of the back plate 21 and avoids the lens hole 211.

[0042] For example, the rotating part 11 may rotate circumferentially relative to the mounting part 12, or the rotating part 11 may flip relative to the mounting part 12.

[0043] In the retracted state, the rotating part 11 covers the lens hole 211, thus protecting the lens of the tablet. In the extended state, the rotating part 11 moves to a position where the placement part 111 extends from one side of the periphery of the back panel 21. At this point, the rotating part 11 avoids the lens hole 211, allowing the tablet's lens to be exposed through it for taking pictures. Furthermore, the placement part 111 can hold a mobile phone, allowing it to be positioned close to the back panel 21. This enables users to conveniently browse content on their mobile phones while using the tablet, improving user efficiency.

[0044] In other words, the protective case assembly of this application embodiment can protect the camera lens of the tablet and also support both the mobile phone and the tablet.

[0045] In some embodiments, the rotating part 11 can be flipped relative to the mounting part 12. In the extended state, the end of the rotating part 11 near the mounting part 12 is stacked with the mounting part 12 along the thickness direction of the back plate 21. In the stored state, the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 are laid flat.

[0046] In this embodiment, in the extended state, the mounting part 12 can also provide support for the rotating part 11. In the retracted state, the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 are arranged flat, so that the dimension of the bracket 10 along the thickness direction of the back plate 21 is minimized, making it easy to store the bracket 10 to the back side of the back plate 21, and also minimizing the dimension of the bracket 10 and the back plate 21 along the thickness direction.

[0047] It is understandable that "flat arrangement" means that the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 do not overlap.

[0048] In some embodiments, in the extended state, the placement portion 111 extends from the back panel 21 on the first side 21a in the first direction; in the retracted state, the rotating portion 11 and the mounting portion 12 are arranged flat along the second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. That is, in the extended state, the mobile phone can be placed on the first side 21a of the back panel 21. In the retracted state, the rotating portion 11 and the mounting portion 12 are arranged flat along the second direction, which facilitates the rotating portion 11 covering the lens hole 211 along the second direction.

[0049] It is understandable that the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular means that the first direction and the second direction are approximately perpendicular, and this perpendicularity allows for a certain installation error.

[0050] The first and second directions in this application embodiment are not limited to specific directions. The first and second directions being perpendicular means that the back plate 21 is perpendicular to each other on both sides. That is, the first side 21a extends along the second direction.

[0051] For example, the first direction is Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The direction indicated by d1 in the diagram. The second direction is... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The direction indicated by d2 in the diagram.

[0052] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the first direction may also be the direction shown by d2 in the figure, and the second direction may also be the direction shown by d1 in the figure.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The mounting portion 12 is located near the edge of the first side 21a. Thus, in the extended state, when the end of the rotating portion 11 near the mounting portion 12 overlaps with the mounting portion 12, the area where the rotating portion 11 and the mounting portion 12 do not overlap can extend directly from the edge of the first side 21a of the back plate 21, and at this time, the area where the rotating portion 11 and the mounting portion 12 do not overlap will not create a gap with the surface of the back plate 21.

[0054] In some embodiments, the rotating part 11 includes a first magnetic attraction component 112, and the mounting part 12 includes a second magnetic attraction component 121. In the extended state, the first magnetic attraction component 112 and the second magnetic attraction component 121 are magnetically attracted to each other. In the retracted state, the first magnetic attraction component 112 is magnetically attracted to the back plate 21.

[0055] In this embodiment, in the extended state, the first magnetic component 112 and the second magnetic component 121 magnetically engage, facilitating the fixing of the rotating part 11 to the mounting part 12 and also facilitating the separation of the rotating part 11 from the mounting part 12. In the retracted state, the first magnetic component 112 magnetically engages with the back plate 21, facilitating the fixing of the rotating part 11 to the back plate 21 and also facilitating the separation of the rotating part 11 from the back plate 21.

[0056] In some embodiments, the surface of the mounting portion 12 has a protrusion, and the surface of the rotating portion 11 facing the mounting portion 12 in the extended state has a groove, with the protrusion engaging with the groove in the extended state; and / or, the surface of the mounting portion 12 has a groove, and the surface of the rotating portion 11 facing the mounting portion 12 in the extended state has a protrusion, with the groove engaging with the protrusion in the extended state. This arrangement, through the engagement of the groove and the protrusion, allows the rotating portion 11 to be more stably supported on the mounting portion 12 when the rotating portion 11 and the mounting portion 12 are stacked, helping to provide more stable support for the mobile terminal 30 when it is placed on the placement portion 111.

[0057] It is understood that the protrusions or grooves on the surface of the rotating part 11 may be formed on the first magnetic attraction member; the protrusions or grooves on the surface of the mounting part 12 may be formed on the second magnetic attraction member.

[0058] In some embodiments, the bracket 10 includes a flexible covering 13 that covers the outer periphery of the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11. The flexible covering 13 forms a flexible connection at the junction of the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11. The flexible covering 13 provides protection for the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11, and facilitates the integration of the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11 into a single unit. The flexible connection at the junction of the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11 facilitates the connection between the mounting portion 12 and the rotating portion 11, and also facilitates the rotation of the rotating portion 11 around the mounting portion 12.

[0059] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the bracket 10 includes a rotating hinge, and the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 are rotatably connected by the rotating hinge. Thus, when the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 are stacked along the thickness direction of the back plate 21, the rotating hinge can also provide auxiliary support for the rotating part 11, making the rotating part 11 more stably connected to the mounting part 12, and also facilitating the rotating part 11 to provide more stable support for the mobile terminal 30. In some embodiments, the mounting part 12 is fused to the back plate 21 or bonded with adhesive. This achieves the fixation of the mounting part 12 on the back side of the back plate 21.

[0060] In this embodiment, welding refers to a process in which metal or thermoplastic is melted and fused together in a localized area.

[0061] The adhesive can be a hot melt adhesive, a pressure-sensitive adhesive, or an instant adhesive, etc.

[0062] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 In the stowed state, the surfaces of the rotating part 11, the mounting part 12, and the area of ​​the back plate 21 without the support 10 are flush. This makes the protective case assembly look neat and aesthetically pleasing when stowed. Furthermore, by controlling the thickness-direction dimensions of the area of ​​the back plate 21 without the support 10, the thickness-direction dimensions of the rotating part 11 and the mounting part 12 can also be controlled. This prevents the overall thickness of the back plate 21 from becoming too large, thus helping to avoid excessive weight of the back plate 21.

[0063] Understandably, "flat" means roughly flush, meaning that a certain installation error is allowed.

[0064] For example, please refer to Figure 5 The thickness dimension of the area of ​​the back plate 21 where the support 10 is provided is lower than the thickness dimension of the area of ​​the back plate 21 where the support 10 is not provided. This helps to make the surfaces of the rotating part 11, the mounting part 12, and the area of ​​the back plate 21 where the support 10 is not provided flush when the back plate is folded up.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In the stowed state, the placement part 111 covers the lens hole 211. This prevents the rotating part 11 from protruding beyond the side edge of the back plate 21 when stowed.

[0066] In some embodiments, the rotating part 11 includes a magnetic attraction structure, which is disposed at the placement part 111 and is used to attract the mobile terminal 30. That is, the magnetic attraction of the mobile terminal 30 by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic attraction structure causes the mobile terminal 30 to be placed in the placement part 111.

[0067] For example, the magnetic structure is ring-shaped. The ring shape allows the magnetic structure to provide magnetic force in multiple directions, which helps to improve the stability of the mobile terminal 30 when placed on the placement site 111.

[0068] In some embodiments, the annular magnetic structure has a notch. The annular magnetic structure with the notch can provide magnetic force to the mobile phone in multiple directions and also helps to reduce the cost of the magnetic structure.

[0069] In some embodiments, the magnetic attraction force provided by the magnetic structure is 9 to 11 Newtons (N), that is, 9N ≤ the magnetic attraction force provided by the magnetic structure ≤ 11N. By controlling the magnetic attraction force of the magnetic structure within this range, it is possible to avoid the instability of the mobile terminal 30 when placed on the placement part 111 due to excessively weak magnetic attraction force, and also to avoid the difficulty of separating the mobile terminal 30 from the placement part 111 due to excessively strong magnetic attraction force. For some embodiments, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The rotating part 11 includes a rigid plate 113, on which a limiting hole 1131 is formed. The first magnetic attraction component 112 is located inside the limiting hole 1131, and the hole wall of the limiting hole 1131 forms a circumferential limiting and protection for the first magnetic attraction component 112.

[0070] In some embodiments, the mounting portion 12 includes a limiting frame 122, and the second magnetic attraction component 121 is disposed within the limiting frame 122. The limiting frame 122 provides circumferential limitation and protection for the second magnetic attraction component 121.

[0071] In some embodiments, the protective shell 20 includes a magnet 23 protruding from the back side of the back plate 21. A groove adapted to the magnet 23 is formed on the rigid plate 113. In the retracted state, the magnet 23 magnetically engages with the groove. This allows the rotating part 11 to be more stably fixed to the back plate 21 in the retracted state, providing more stable protection for the lens hole 211.

[0072] Alternatively, a magnetic element can be placed on the wall of the groove, and the magnetic block 23 can be magnetically attracted to the magnetic element in the groove.

[0073] It is understandable that a first magnetic plate can be embedded in the back panel 21 and a second magnetic plate can be embedded in the rigid plate 113. When stored, the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate magnetically attract each other.

[0074] Alternatively, a magnetic plate can be embedded in one of the back plate 21 and the rigid plate 113, and the other of the back plate 21 and the rigid plate 113 can be a magnetically conductive plate, thereby achieving magnetic attraction between the back plate 21 and the rigid plate 113.

[0075] In some embodiments, the protective casing 20 further includes a support plate 22 and a keyboard. The support plate 22 and the back plate 21 are rotatably connected. The keyboard is mounted on the support plate 22 and is used for signal connection with an electronic device or mobile terminal 30. That is, the support plate 22 provides support for the back plate 21, allowing the back plate 21 to rotate to different angles, thereby adjusting the display angle of the tablet and the stand 10. By connecting the keyboard to the electronic device or mobile terminal 30, typing input can be achieved using the keyboard. In this case, the user can type without operating the electronic device or mobile terminal 30, which helps improve work efficiency.

[0076] 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.

[0077] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this 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 protective shell assembly, characterized in that, include: A protective case includes a back panel for housing an electronic device, the back panel having a lens aperture for exposing the lens of the electronic device; The bracket includes an interconnected mounting part and a rotating part. The mounting part is fixed to the back side of the back plate, and the rotating part is movable relative to the mounting part. The end of the rotating part away from the mounting part has a placement part for placing a mobile terminal. The bracket includes an extended state and a retracted state. In the retracted state, the rotating part covers the lens aperture; In the extended state, the placement portion extends from one side of the periphery of the back plate, and the rotating portion avoids the lens hole.

2. The protective shell assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating part can be flipped relative to the mounting part. In the extended state, the end of the rotating part near the mounting part is stacked with the mounting part along the thickness direction of the back plate. In the stored state, the rotating part and the mounting part are laid flat.

3. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the extended state, the placement portion extends from the back plate on a first side in a first direction; in the retracted state, the rotating portion and the mounting portion are laid flat along a second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

4. The protective shell assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting portion is located near the edge of the first side.

5. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating part includes a first magnetic attraction component, and the mounting part includes a second magnetic attraction component. In the extended state, the first magnetic attraction component and the second magnetic attraction component are magnetically attracted to each other. In the retracted state, the first magnetic attraction component is magnetically attracted to the back plate.

6. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the mounting part has a protrusion, and the surface of the rotating part facing the mounting part in the extended state has a groove, in which the protrusion engages with the groove; and / or, the surface of the mounting part has a groove, and the surface of the rotating part facing the mounting part in the extended state has a protrusion, in which the groove engages with the protrusion.

7. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket includes a flexible covering that covers the outer periphery of the mounting portion and the rotating portion, and the flexible covering forms a flexible connection portion at the junction of the mounting portion and the rotating portion.

8. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket includes a rotating hinge, and the rotating part and the mounting part are rotatably connected by the rotating hinge.

9. The protective shell assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the stored state, the surfaces of the rotating part, the mounting part, and the area of ​​the back plate without a support are flush.

10. The protective shell assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the stored state, the placement portion covers the lens aperture.

11. The protective shell assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part is fused to the back plate or bonded with adhesive.

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