Protective shell and terminal assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of protective shells, and discloses a protective shell and a terminal assembly. The protective shell comprises a shell body and a supporting frame, the shell body is provided with a front face and a back face which are opposite, and the front face of the shell body is provided with a first containing cavity used for containing electronic equipment. The supporting frame is movably arranged on the back face of the shell to have a folded state and a supporting state, the supporting frame comprises a connecting piece and a foot stool, one end of the connecting piece is connected with the shell, the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the foot stool, and the foot stool can move relative to the shell. When the supporting frame is in the folded state, the shell, the connecting piece and the foot stool are arranged in a stacked mode, and the connecting piece is located between the shell and the foot stool. When the supporting frame is in a supporting state, the shell, the connecting piece and the foot stool jointly form a triangular structure. The supporting frame of the protective shell forms a triangular structure in the supporting state so as to have a stable supporting structure, the supporting frame occupies a small space in the folded state, the supporting frame is simple to switch between the folded state and the supporting state, and rapid operation of a user is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of protective case technology, and in particular to a protective case and terminal component. Background Technology

[0002] As we all know, tablet computers have become popular because of their large screens, small size, and ease of use. Since their screens and internal electronic components are easily damaged by drops, most tablet computers are covered with protective cases before use.

[0003] Protective cases with support structures can make it easier for users to view tablets; however, the support structures of existing protective cases are unstable, affecting the support effect, and the support structures take up a lot of space. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the embodiments of this application is to provide a protective case and terminal component. The protective case has a support frame that can form a triangular structure to stably support the electronic device. When in use, the protective case can be tilted and supported on the table. When not in use, the support frame can be folded up, occupying a small volume and facilitating the use and storage of the electronic device.

[0005] One technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: providing a protective case, including a housing and a support frame. The housing has a front and a back side, and the front side of the housing has a first receiving cavity for housing an electronic device. The support frame is movably disposed on the back side of the housing to have a retracted state and a supported state. The support frame includes a connector and a foot. One end of the connector is connected to the housing, and the other end of the connector is connected to the foot. The foot is movable relative to the housing. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the housing, connector, and foot are stacked, with the connector located between the housing and the foot. When the support frame is in the supported state, the housing, connector, and foot together form a triangular structure. Through the above structure, the support frame of the protective case forms a triangular structure with a stable support structure in the supported state, which can stably support the electronic device and facilitate the use of the electronic device. The support frame of the protective case occupies less space in the retracted state to facilitate the storage of the protective case and the electronic device, and the switching between the retracted and supported states of the support frame is simple, which facilitates quick operation by the user and improves the user experience.

[0006] In some embodiments, the connector includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part and the third part are rotatably connected to the two ends of the second part, respectively, and the first part is fixed to the housing, while the third part is fixed to the middle of the tripod. This structure allows the tripod to move relative to the housing, enabling the tripod, connector, and housing to be stacked, or to form a triangular support structure with the tripod, connector, and housing, thus allowing the support frame to switch between a retracted state and a supported state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tripod has a head and a tail, with the middle portion of the tripod located between the head and the tail. The tail portion of the tripod is used to abut against an external support surface. The head portion of the tripod has a plug-in protrusion, and the housing has a snap-fit ​​groove. The plug-in protrusion is used to plug into the snap-fit ​​groove to maintain the support frame in a supported state. This structure allows the head portion of the tripod to be quickly plugged into and fixed to the housing, ensuring the stability of the support frame.

[0008] In some embodiments, there are several snap-fit ​​slots, which are spaced apart. The insertion protrusion can selectively insert into one of the snap-fit ​​slots to make the housing and the stand have different angles, thereby making the housing and the support surface have different tilt angles, so that the user can select a better tilt angle to view the electronic device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the protective shell further includes a first magnetic clasp, which is disposed on the back of the shell, and the legs are made of metal. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the legs are magnetically attracted and fixed to the first magnetic clasp. Alternatively, the protective shell further includes a first magnetic clasp and a second magnetic clasp, with the first magnetic clasp disposed on the back of the shell and the second magnetic clasp disposed on the legs. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the first magnetic clasp and the second magnetic clasp are magnetically attracted and fixed. Compared to other fixing methods such as snap-fit ​​connections, the magnetic fixation between the shell and the legs facilitates quick switching between the retracted and supported states of the support frame.

[0010] In some embodiments, the protective shell further includes a rigid plate, which is attached to the back of the shell, and the support frame is connected to the rigid plate. To further enhance the stability of the support frame mounted on the shell, a rigid plate can be attached to the shell. Under the action of the rigid plate, the shell is less prone to local deformation, its structural strength is increased, and it is beneficial for installing the support frame.

[0011] In some embodiments, a second receiving cavity is provided on the back of the housing, and the support frame can be folded and disposed within the second receiving cavity; along the thickness direction of the housing, the support frame in the folded state is flush with the portion of the housing that defines the second receiving cavity. By providing a second receiving cavity on the housing to house the support frame in the folded state, the support frame can be protected. In addition, the fact that the support frame is flush with the portion of the housing that defines the second receiving cavity can prevent the support frame from protruding too much, which would affect storage and placement.

[0012] In some embodiments, the portion of the housing defining the second receiving cavity has a notch, and the insertion protrusion is located in the notch when the support frame is in the retracted state. By providing a notch on the housing, the insertion protrusion of the tripod can be directly exposed at the notch, solving the problem of storing the insertion protrusion while helping the user to directly access the insertion protrusion from the notch, making it easy to remove the tripod from the second receiving cavity so that the support frame can be switched from the retracted state to the supported state.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first groove is provided on the back of the housing for receiving at least a portion of the connector; and / or, a second groove is provided on the side of the leg facing the housing for receiving at least a portion of the connector. Providing a first groove on the housing to receive a portion of the connector, or providing a second groove on the leg to receive a portion of the connector, can reduce the overall thickness of the support frame.

[0014] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this application is: to provide a terminal component, the terminal component including an electronic device and a protective shell as described in any of the above embodiments, the protective shell having a first receiving cavity, and the electronic device being received in the first receiving cavity.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: The protective case of this application embodiment includes a housing and a support frame. The housing has a front and a back facing each other, and the front of the housing is provided with a first receiving cavity for storing electronic devices. The support frame is movably disposed on the back of the housing to have a retracted state and a supported state. The support frame includes a connector and a foot. One end of the connector is connected to the housing, and the other end of the connector is connected to the foot. The foot can move relative to the housing. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the housing, connector, and foot are stacked, and the connector is located between the housing and the foot. When the support frame is in the supported state, the housing, connector, and foot together form a triangular structure. Through the above structure, the support frame of the protective case forms a triangular structure in the supported state to have a stable support structure, which can stably support the electronic device and facilitate the use of the electronic device. The support frame of the protective case occupies less space in the retracted state to facilitate the storage of the protective case and electronic device. Furthermore, the support frame is easy to switch between the retracted and supported states, which facilitates quick operation by the user and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of the protective shell in the retracted state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of the protective shell in the supported state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 In this embodiment of the application, the support frame of the protective shell is in a supported state and along... Figure 1Sectional view of AA.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the protective shell according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 In this embodiment of the application, the support frame of the protective shell is in the retracted state and along... Figure 1 Sectional view of AA. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0025] In existing technologies, protective cases typically consist of a flexibly connected housing and a cover plate. The housing is used to mount the electronic device, and the cover plate is used to close or open the screen of the electronic device. The cover plate includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. When a support structure is needed, the second and third parts can be folded relative to the first part to form a triangle, thereby supporting the electronic device. However, the support structure formed by folding the cover plate is not stable enough; the second and third parts are prone to separating relative to the first part, damaging the support structure. Furthermore, the support structure formed by folding the entire cover plate is relatively large, requiring a significant space to house the folded protective case, and is highly susceptible to environmental factors.

[0026] This application provides a protective shell 100, with a support frame 20 disposed on the back of the shell 100. The support frame 20 includes an independent connector 21 and a stand 22. When the stand 22 is unfolded, the connector 21, the stand 22, and the shell 10 form a triangular structure, and the three are stably connected and not easily separated, thus stably supporting the electronic device.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the protective case 100 is used to fit and be fitted onto an electronic device (such as a tablet computer or mobile phone). The protective case 100 is fitted around the electronic device to protect it. The protective case 100 includes a housing 10 and a support frame 20. The housing 10 is used to fit the electronic device, and the support frame 20 is disposed on the housing 10. The support frame 20 has a retracted state M1 and a supported state M2, thereby facilitating the use and storage of the protective case 100.

[0028] Specifically, along the thickness direction of the housing 10, the housing 10 has a front side 11 and a back side 12. The front side 11 of the housing 10 is provided with a first receiving cavity 111 for storing electronic devices. The support frame 20 is movably disposed on the back side 12 of the housing 10 to have a retracted state M1 and a supported state M2.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the support frame 20 includes a connector 21 and a leg 22. One end of the connector 21 is fixed to the housing 10, and the other end of the connector 21 is fixed to the leg 22. The leg 22 is movable relative to the housing 10. Figure 5 As shown, when the support frame 20 is in the retracted state M1, the housing 10, connector 21, and stand 22 are stacked, with connector 21 located between the housing 10 and the stand 22. The protective shell 100 occupies less space in the retracted state M1 to facilitate the storage of the protective shell 100 and electronic equipment. Figure 3 As shown, when the support frame 20 is in the supported state M2, the housing 10, connector 21, and stand 22 together form a triangular structure. Through the structure where the top of the stand 22 is inserted into the housing 10, when the protective housing 100 is placed on the support surface 300, under the weight of the housing 10 or the electronic device, the housing 10 can press the top of the stand 22 firmly. Since both ends of the connector 21 are fixedly connected to the housing 10 and the stand 22 respectively, the support frame 20 of the protective housing 100 has a stable support structure in the supported state M2, stably supporting the electronic device and facilitating its use. Furthermore, the support frame 20 is easy to switch between the retracted state M1 and the supported state M2, allowing for quick user operation and improving the user experience.

[0030] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The connector 21 includes a first part 211, a second part 212, and a third part 213. The first part 211 and the third part 213 are rotatably connected to the two ends of the second part 212, respectively. The first part 211 is fixed to the housing 10, and the third part 213 is fixed to the middle part 222 of the leg 22. This structure allows the leg 22 to move relative to the housing 10, enabling the leg 22 to be stacked with the connector 21 and the housing 10, or to form a triangular support structure with the leg 22, connector 21, and housing 10, thus allowing the support frame 20 to switch between a retracted state M1 and a supported state M2. Furthermore, the connection between the leg 22 and the housing 10 via the connector 21 prevents the leg 22 from detaching from the housing 10, thus avoiding loss of the leg 22.

[0031] In some embodiments, among the first part 211, the second part 212, and the third part 213 of the connector 21, at least the second part 212 is configured to be made of a rigid material, so that the second part 212 is not easily deformed when forming a triangular support structure, thereby increasing the stability of the support frame 20 in the supported state M2.

[0032] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The leg 22 has a head 221 and a tail 223, with the middle part 222 located between the head 221 and the tail 223. When the support frame 20 is in the supported state M2, the tail 223 of the leg 22 is used to abut against the external support surface 300. The head 221 of the leg 22 has a plug-in protrusion 2211, and the housing 10 has a snap-fit ​​groove 121. The plug-in protrusion 2211 is used to plug into the snap-fit ​​groove 121 to keep the support frame 20 in the supported state M2. At this time, the leg 22 is inclined relative to the housing 10, and the leg 22, the connector 21, and the housing 10 form a triangular structure. Through the above structure, the head 221 of the leg 22 can be quickly plugged into and fixed to the housing 10, ensuring the stability of the support frame 20.

[0033] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The number of slots 121 is several, and the slots 121 are spaced apart. The insertion protrusion 2211 can selectively insert and connect with one of the slots 121 so that the housing 10 and the stand 22 have different angles, thereby making the housing 10 and the support surface 300 have different tilt angles, so that the user can choose a better tilt angle to view the electronic device.

[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4The protective shell 100 also includes a first magnetic 30, which is disposed on the back 12 of the shell 10. The stand 22 is made of metal. When the support frame 20 is in the retracted state M1, the stand 22 is magnetically attracted and fixed to the first magnetic 30 to secure the stand 22 to the shell 10, preventing the stand 22 from shaking and separating relative to the shell 10. It can be understood that the stand 22 can be entirely made of metal, or only a portion of it corresponding to the first magnetic 30 can be made of metal.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The protective shell 100 includes a first magnetic 30 and a second magnetic 40. The first magnetic 30 is disposed on the back 12 of the shell 10, and the second magnetic 40 is disposed on the stand 22. When the support frame 20 is in the retracted state M1, the first magnetic 30 and the second magnetic 40 are magnetically attracted and fixed. By setting the structure of two magnetic 30s, the adsorption capacity between the stand 22 and the shell 10 can be enhanced, further strengthening the adsorption of the stand 22 in the retracted state M1. On the other hand, the stand 22 can be made of plastic material, reducing production costs. In the two embodiments described above, compared with other fixing methods such as snap-fit, the magnetic fixation between the shell 10 and the stand 22 facilitates the quick switching of the support frame 20 between the retracted state M1 and the supported state M2.

[0036] Optionally, to further enhance the stability of the support frame 20 mounted on the housing 10, a rigid plate 50 can be attached to the housing 10. (See also...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The protective housing 100 also includes a rigid plate 50, which is fitted onto the back surface 12 of the housing 10, and the support frame 20 is connected to the rigid plate 50. Since the protective housing 100 is used to protect electronic equipment, it is generally made of a flexible material. Thanks to the rigid plate 50, the parts of the housing 10 used for connecting to the support frame 20 are less prone to deformation, increasing their structural strength, which is beneficial for installing the support frame 20 and enhancing the stability of the support frame 20 when deployed.

[0037] The rigid plate 50 can be a rigid metal plate or a rigid plastic plate, etc., and this application embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The back 12 of the housing 10 has a second receiving cavity 122, and the support frame 20 is foldable and disposed within the second receiving cavity 122. Along the thickness direction of the housing 10, the support frame 20 in the folded state M1 is flush with the portion of the housing 10 that defines the second receiving cavity 122. By providing the second receiving cavity 122 on the housing 10 to house the support frame 20 in the folded state M1, the support frame 20 can be protected. Furthermore, the fact that the support frame 20 is flush with the portion of the housing 10 that defines the second receiving cavity 122 prevents the support frame 20 from protruding too much, which would affect storage and placement.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The housing 10 has a notch 123 defining the portion of the second receiving cavity 122. When the support frame 20 is in the retracted state M1, the insertion protrusion 2211 of the leg 22 is located in the notch 123. By providing the notch 123 on the housing 10, the insertion protrusion 2211 of the leg 22 can be directly exposed at the notch 123, solving the problem of storing the insertion protrusion 2211 and helping the user to directly access the insertion protrusion 2211 from the notch 123, making it easy to remove the leg 22 from the second receiving cavity 122, so that the support frame 20 can switch from the retracted state M1 to the supported state M2.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The back surface 12 of the housing 10 is provided with a first groove 124. The first groove 124 is used to receive at least a portion of the connector 21, for example, the first groove 124 is used to receive the second part 212 of the connector 21. When the bracket is in the retracted state M1, the housing 10, the connector 21 and the leg 22 are stacked. Providing the first groove 124 on the housing 10 to receive a portion of the connector 21 can reduce the overall thickness of the support frame 20.

[0041] Furthermore, the side of the leg 22 facing the housing 10 is provided with a second groove 2221. The second groove 2221 is used to receive at least a portion of the connector 21, for example, the second groove 2221 is used to receive the second part 212 of the connector 21. Similarly, providing a second groove 2221 on the leg 22 to receive a portion of the connector 21 can reduce the overall thickness of the support frame 20. It is worth noting that the first groove 124 and the second groove 2221 can be provided simultaneously, or only one of them can be provided.

[0042] This application embodiment also provides a terminal component, which includes an electronic device and the aforementioned protective shell 100. The electronic device is housed in the first receiving cavity 111 of the protective shell 100. For the specific structure and function of the protective shell 100, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0043] This embodiment of the protective case 100 includes a housing 10 and a support frame 20. The housing 10 has a front side 11 and a back side 12, and the front side 11 of the housing 10 has a first receiving cavity 111 for housing electronic devices. The support frame 20 is movably disposed on the back side 12 of the housing 10 to have a retracted state M1 and a supported state M2. The support frame 20 includes a connector 21 and a foot 22. One end of the connector 21 is connected to the housing 10, and the other end of the connector 21 is connected to the foot 22. The foot 22 is movable relative to the housing 10. When the support frame 20 is in the retracted state M1, the housing 10, the connector 21, and the foot 22 are stacked, and the connector 21 is located between the housing 10 and the foot 22. When the support frame 20 is in the supported state M2, the housing 10, the connector 21, and the foot 22 together form a triangular structure. Through the above structure, the support frame 20 of the protective case 100 forms a triangle in the supported state M2 to have a stable support structure, which can stably support the electronic devices and facilitate the use of the electronic devices. The support frame 20 of the protective case 100 occupies less space when it is in the retracted state M1, so as to facilitate the storage of the protective case 100 and electronic devices. Furthermore, the support frame 20 is easy to switch between the retracted state M1 and the supported state M2, which facilitates quick operation by the user and improves the user experience.

[0044] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A protective shell, characterized in that, include: The housing has a front and a back facing each other, and the front of the housing has a first receiving cavity for housing electronic equipment; A support frame is movably disposed on the back of the housing to have a retracted state and a supported state; the support frame includes a connector and a leg; the connector includes a first part, a second part and a third part; the first part and the third part are respectively rotatably connected to the two ends of the second part; the first part is fixed to the housing; the third part is fixed to the middle of the leg; the leg is movable relative to the housing. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the housing, the connector, and the legs are stacked, with the connector located between the housing and the legs; When the support frame is in the supported state, the shell, the connector and the legs together form a triangular structure.

2. The protective shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tripod has a head and a tail, with the middle part of the tripod located between the head and the tail. The tail of the tripod is used to abut against an external support surface. The head of the tripod is provided with a plug-in protrusion, and the housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove. The plug-in protrusion is used to plug into the snap-fit ​​groove to keep the support frame in a supported state.

3. The protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the snap-fit ​​slots is several, and the snap-fit ​​slots are spaced apart. The insertion protrusion can selectively insert and connect with one of the snap-fit ​​slots so that the housing and the legs have different included angles.

4. The protective shell according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The protective shell also includes a first magnetic element, which is disposed on the back of the shell; when the support frame is in the retracted state, the legs are magnetically fixed to the first magnetic element. or, The protective shell also includes a first magnetic clasp and a second magnetic clasp. The first magnetic clasp is disposed on the back of the shell, and the second magnetic clasp is disposed on the legs. When the support frame is in the retracted state, the first magnetic clasp and the second magnetic clasp are magnetically attracted and fixed together.

5. The protective shell according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The protective shell also includes a rigid plate, which is attached to the back of the shell, and the support frame is connected to the rigid plate.

6. The protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The back of the housing is provided with a second receiving cavity, and the support frame is foldable and disposed in the second receiving cavity; along the thickness direction of the housing, the support frame in the folded state is flush with the portion of the housing that defines the second receiving cavity.

7. The protective shell according to claim 6, characterized in that, The portion of the housing that defines the second receiving cavity has a notch, and when the support frame is in the retracted state, the insertion protrusion is located at the notch.

8. The protective shell according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The back of the housing is provided with a first groove, which is used to receive at least a portion of the connector; And / or, The side of the leg facing the housing has a second groove, which is used to receive at least a portion of the connector.

9. A terminal component, characterized in that, The device includes an electronic device and a protective housing as described in any one of claims 1-8, the protective housing having a first receiving cavity, and the electronic device being received within the first receiving cavity.

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