Mobile device support plate

Abstract

A mobile device supporting plate is provided with a first face and a second face and comprises a plurality of non-flexible portions and a plurality of flexible portions, the non-flexible portions can be connected through the flexible portions so that the non-flexible portions can be bent relatively to form a plurality of supporting states, and the mobile device supporting plate comprises a first main sheet body and a second main sheet body, the first main sheet body is folded to comprise a first non-flexible part, one side of the first main sheet body is provided with a first sub-flexible part, the first non-flexible part is connected with a second non-flexible part through the first sub-flexible part, and the second non-flexible part is roughly quadrilateral; the first main sheet body further comprises a third non-flexible part and a fourth non-flexible part which are arranged on the two sides of the first non-flexible part.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of support devices, and in particular to a support plate for supporting mobile devices or computer devices. BACKGROUND

[0002] The great convenience brought by handheld mobile devices and computer devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, has made people's lives gradually dependent on these devices. However, if the mobile devices and computer devices need to be used for a long time to watch content such as videos or data, the user needs to hold the mobile devices and computer devices all the time, which is inconvenient. In view of this, the present applicant, who has not yet achieved perfection, has made great efforts to study and, based on years of experience in this industry, has provided an article support plate in order to improve the shortcomings of the prior art. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of this, the present applicant, who has accumulated rich experience in the relevant industry for many years, conceives and proposes a mobile device support plate that has the functions of fixing and supporting mobile devices, greatly improving the convenience of users browsing mobile devices. In addition, the present application can also fix other articles to facilitate users to browse the articles.

[0004] The mobile device support plate mainly includes a first main body, a second main body, a plurality of non-flexible portions, and a plurality of flexible portions. The non-flexible portions are connected by the flexible portions, so that the non-flexible portions can be bent relatively to form a plurality of support states. The first main body and the second main body are connected by a main connecting portion, so that the first main body and the second main body can be bent relative to each other. For example, the main connecting portion can be composed of a damping hinge, a non-damping hinge, a flexible portion, or a combination of a flexible portion and a non-flexible portion. The first main body includes a first non-flexible portion, which is generally quadrangular, but in some embodiments, the first non-flexible portion can also be triangular. One side of the first non-flexible portion has a first sub-flexible portion generally parallel to the main connecting portion. The first non-flexible portion is connected to a second non-flexible portion through the first sub-flexible portion. The other two sides of the first non-flexible portion are respectively provided with a third non-flexible portion and a fourth non-flexible portion. One side of the second non-flexible portion is connected to the second main body through the main connecting portion, and the second non-flexible portion is generally quadrangular.

[0005] In some embodiments, a fifth non-flexible portion and a sixth non-flexible portion can be disposed on both sides of the second non-flexible portion. The third non-flexible portion is connected to the first non-flexible portion and the fifth non-flexible portion through a third sub-flexible portion and a fifth sub-flexible portion, respectively. Similarly, the fourth non-flexible portion is connected to the first non-flexible portion and the sixth non-flexible portion through a second sub-flexible portion and a fourth sub-flexible portion, respectively. In addition, the fifth non-flexible portion is connected to the second non-flexible portion through a seventh sub-flexible portion, and the sixth non-flexible portion is connected to the second non-flexible portion through a sixth sub-flexible portion.

[0006] The second main body of the present application is directly coupled to the mobile device. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the second main body can be a back cover or protective structure of the mobile device and is coupled to the mobile device by snap or other means. In some embodiments, the second main body is indirectly coupled to the mobile device.

[0007] By bending the mobile device support plate of the present application, at least three support states can be presented. In each support state of the mobile device support plate of the present application, the mobile device can be supported at different support angles. Compared with the prior art, the present application has more support states and can provide more convenience in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in an unfolded state.

[0009] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in an unfolded state.

[0010] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in an unfolded state.

[0011] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in a first support state.

[0012] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is another schematic view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in a first support state.

[0013] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in a first support state.

[0014] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is another perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in a first support state.

[0015] Figure 8Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a mobile device support plate of the present application being folded from the first support state to the second support state.

[0016] Figure 9 Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in the second support state.

[0017] Figure 10 Fig. 4 is another perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in the second support state.

[0018] Figure 11 Fig. 5 is a schematic view of the mobile device support plate of the present application being folded from the second support state to the third support state.

[0019] Figure 12 Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in the third support state.

[0020] Figure 13 Fig. 7 is another perspective view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in the third support state.

[0021] Figure 14 Fig. 8 is a schematic view of the mobile device support plate of the present application in the third support state in use.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] 1 first main plate; 2 second main plate; 10 main connecting portion; 21 carrier plate; 101 first non-flexible portion; 102 second non-flexible portion; 103 third non-flexible portion; 104 fourth non-flexible portion; 105 fifth non-flexible portion; 106 sixth non-flexible portion; 201 first sub-flexible portion; 202 second sub-flexible portion; 203 third sub-flexible portion; 204 fourth sub-flexible portion; 205 fifth sub-flexible portion; 206 sixth sub-flexible portion; 207 seventh sub-flexible portion; 208 eighth sub-flexible portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The non-permanent fixation manner described in the present application refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects to each other through, for example, magnetic force, magic carpet, detachable clamping mechanism, or repeatable adhesive, and the mutual fixation, connection, joining, or linkage of the two objects can be released at any time. The permanent fixation manner described in the present application refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects to each other through, for example, non-repeatable adhesive, sewing, or stapling.

[0025] The coupling described in the present application refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects to each other through the non-permanent fixation manner or the permanent fixation manner.

[0026] Magnetic as used herein refers to permanent magnetic, non-permanent magnetic, or ferromagnetic properties. Magnetic force as used herein refers to the attractive force generated by magnetic properties.

[0027] Attached as used herein refers to two objects being directly attached or indirectly attached. Directly attached as used herein refers to two objects being in direct contact and substantially parallel to each other. Indirectly attached as used herein refers to two objects being in close proximity to each other and substantially parallel to each other, but separated by another object.

[0028] Although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. can be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, or portions, these components, parts, regions, and / or portions should not be limited by the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. These terms are only used to differentiate one component, part, region, or portion from another component, part, region, layer, or portion. Therefore, "first" as described below can be interpreted as "second" or "third" without departing from the teachings herein.

[0029] Sheet as used herein refers to an object having a length, width, or diameter substantially greater than its thickness, thus the object substantially appears as a flat, two-dimensional object. However, the object still has a certain thickness.

[0030] A foldable mobile device support plate is disclosed for supporting a mobile device or an article on a flat surface. The support plate of the present disclosure comprises a plurality of non-flexible portions and a plurality of flexible portions. The non-flexible portions are sheet-shaped, and the non-flexible portions are connected by the flexible portions, so that the non-flexible portions can be bent relative to each other. The support plate can be bent by the flexible portions to form a storage state and a plurality of support states. For example, the flexible portions of the present disclosure can be made of a bendable material such as artificial leather or polyurethane, and the non-flexible portions can be made of any material that cannot be bent by human force, such as acrylic metal. The appearance of the non-flexible portions can be covered by the artificial leather or polyurethane described above.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 which illustrate the front view and the back view of the present disclosure when unfolded. The foldable mobile device support plate of the present disclosure mainly has a first surface (which corresponds to Figure 1 ) and a second surface (which corresponds to Figure 2). The mobile device support plate mainly comprises a first main plate 1, a second main plate 2, a plurality of non-flexible sections and a plurality of flexible sections, the non-flexible sections are connected by the flexible sections, so that the non-flexible sections can be folded relatively to form a plurality of support states. The first main plate 1 and the second main plate 2 are connected by a main connecting part 10, so that the first main plate 1 and the second main plate 2 can be folded relatively to each other. For example, the main connecting part 10 can be composed of a damping pivot, a non-damping pivot, a flexible section or a combination of a flexible section and a non-flexible section, but is not limited to this. The second main plate 2 in the present application is optional, as long as the first main plate 1 is provided, the basic support object function can be achieved. In the following, the embodiment with the second main plate 2 will be used to illustrate the present application. In the present application, the first main plate 1 comprises a first non-flexible section 101, which is generally quadrangular or trapezoidal, but in some embodiments, the first non-flexible section 101 can also be triangular. For the convenience of illustration, the quadrangular first non-flexible section 101 will be used to illustrate the present application. One side of the first non-flexible section 101 has a first sub-flexible section 201 which is generally parallel to the main connecting part 10, the first non-flexible section 101 is connected to a second non-flexible section 102 through the first sub-flexible section 201, and the other two sides of the first non-flexible section 101 are respectively provided with a third non-flexible section 103 and a fourth non-flexible section 104. One side of the second non-flexible section 102 is connected to the second main plate 2 through the main connecting part 10, and the second non-flexible section 102 is generally quadrangular. In the present application, the second main plate 2 can be directly or indirectly (meaning through other components) coupled to a mobile device.

[0032] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the second non-flexible portion 102 is flanked by a fifth non-flexible portion 105 and a sixth non-flexible portion 106. For example, the third non-flexible portion 103 is connected to the first non-flexible portion 101 and the fifth non-flexible portion 105 via a third sub-flexible portion 203 and a fifth sub-flexible portion 205, respectively. Similarly, the fourth non-flexible portion 104 is connected to the first non-flexible portion 101 and the sixth non-flexible portion 106 via a second sub-flexible portion 202 and a fourth sub-flexible portion 204, respectively. In addition, the fifth non-flexible portion 105 is connected to the second non-flexible portion 102 via a seventh sub-flexible portion 207, and the sixth non-flexible portion 106 is connected to the second non-flexible portion 102 via a sixth sub-flexible portion 206. In general, the first non-flexible portion 101 and the second non-flexible portion 102 are the axial portions of the first main body 1, and the plurality of non-flexible portions and flexible portions added on the flanks of the axial portions serve as the wing portions. The wing portions can be folded inwardly or outwardly relative to the axial portions. The present application is mainly folded via the first face of the axial portions toward the first face of the second main body 2, or via the second face of the axial portions toward the second face of the second main body 2 to form various support states. Therefore, the wing portions of the present application can have various different embodiments, and as long as they can assist the axial portions of the present application to complete the plurality of support states, they should all fall within the scope of the present application.

[0033] In some embodiments, the second main body 2 is directly coupled to the mobile device. As previously described, it can be coupled to the mobile device via a non-permanent fixing manner or a permanent fixing. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the second main body 2 can be the back cover or protective structure of the mobile device, and is coupled to the mobile device via snap or other means. However, in some embodiments, the second main body 2 is indirectly coupled to the mobile device. For example, referring to Figure 3 the second main body 2 is coupled to the mobile device via a carrier plate 21. A portion of the carrier plate 21 is coupled to the second main body 2. Similarly, in some embodiments, the carrier plate 21 can be the back cover or protective structure of the mobile device, and is coupled to the mobile device via snap or other means.

[0034] By folding the plurality of flexible portions of the mobile device support plate of the present application, the first face or the second face of the first non-flexible portion 101 can be in contact with the first face or the second face of the second non-flexible portion 102. By folding, a portion of the first non-flexible portion 101 can be in contact with the second main sheet 2. By folding, a portion of the second face of the first non-flexible portion 101 can be in contact with the second face of the second non-flexible portion 102. By folding, the second main sheet 2 is folded by the eighth sub-flexible portion 208 and rests on one side of the third non-flexible portion 103 and the fourth non-flexible portion 104.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 4-7 , the following will illustrate how the mobile device support plate of the present application is folded from the Figures 1-2 state to the first support state Figure 5 and Figure 6 . First, the first face of the mobile device support plate of the present application must be facing upwards, by folding the first sub-flexible portion 201 between the first non-flexible portion 101 and the second non-flexible portion 102, so that the first non-flexible portion 101 is in contact with the second non-flexible portion 102, while the third non-flexible portion 103 and the fourth non-flexible portion 104 are folded in the opposite direction, and the second non-flexible portion 102 is folded relative to the second main sheet 2 by the main connecting portion 10, forming the first support state of Figure 5 and Figure 6 . In a first support state, the first face of the first non-flexible portion 101 is in contact with the first face of the second non-flexible portion 102. Please refer to Figure 6 , shown from another angle, the second non-flexible portion 102 is folded by the main connecting portion 10 so that its second face is in contact with the second main sheet 2. Please refer to Figure 7 , in this support state, in addition to being able to place a mobile device on the second main sheet 2, the user can also place another mobile device on the first non-flexible portion 101.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 8-11 , the following will illustrate how the mobile device support plate of the present application is folded from the Figures 1-2 state to the second support state Figure 10 and Figure 11 . First, the second face of the mobile device support plate of the present application must be facing upwards, by folding the first sub-flexible portion 201 between the first non-flexible portion 101 and the second non-flexible portion 102, so that the first non-flexible portion 101 is in contact with the second non-flexible portion 102, while the third non-flexible portion 103 and the fourth non-flexible portion 104 are folded in the opposite direction, forming the second support state of Figure 10 and Figure 11the second non-flexible portion 102, as shown in FIG. 10. In this support state, the user can browse the mobile device at a more upright angle (relative to the first support state). Figure 10

[0037] Please refer to Figures 12-14 , the following will illustrate how the mobile device support plate in this application is folded from the second support state to the third support state Figures 10-11 ( and Figure 10 and Figure 11 ). In some embodiments, the second main sheet 2 has an eighth sub-flexible portion 208 which is substantially parallel to the main connecting portion 10. In the second support state, the second main sheet 2 can be folded in half or folded relative to the carrier plate 21 through the eighth sub-flexible portion 208. Finally, the second main sheet 2 is brought into abutment against one side of the third non-flexible portion 103 and the fourth non-flexible portion 104, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12. In this support state, a portion of the second face of the first non-flexible portion 101 is in abutment against the second face of the second non-flexible portion 102, and another portion of the second face of the first non-flexible portion 101 is in abutment against the second main sheet 2. Figure 10 Figure 11

[0038] In order to allow the mobile device support plate in this application to maintain the support state in each support state, each non-flexible portion can be provided with magnetism, especially for the first non-flexible portion 101, the second non-flexible portion 102, or the second main sheet 2. In addition, in some embodiments, the carrier plate 21 can also have magnetism, which is convenient for coupling with the mobile device.

[0039] However, the above-mentioned is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application; therefore, equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application should be covered within the patent scope of the present application.​​​

Claims

1. A mobile device support plate having a first surface and a second surface, including a plurality of non-flexible portions and a plurality of flexible portions, wherein the non-flexible portions are connectable by the flexible portions, such that the non-flexible portions can be folded relative to each other to form a plurality of support states, characterized in that: The mobile device support plate includes a first main body. The first main body includes a first non-flexible portion and a first sub-flexible portion on one side. The first non-flexible portion is connected to a second non-flexible portion through the first sub-flexible portion. The second non-flexible portion is approximately quadrilateral. The first main body also includes a third non-flexible portion and a fourth non-flexible portion disposed on both sides of the first non-flexible portion.

2. The mobile device support plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first non-flexible part is trapezoidal or triangular.

3. The mobile device support plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a fifth non-flexible portion and a sixth non-flexible portion disposed on both sides of the second non-flexible portion.

4. The mobile device support plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third non-flexible portion is connected to the first non-flexible portion and the fifth non-flexible portion respectively through a third sub-flexible portion and a fifth sub-flexible portion, and the fourth non-flexible portion is connected to the first non-flexible portion and the sixth non-flexible portion respectively through a second sub-flexible portion and a fourth sub-flexible portion.

5. The mobile device support plate according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fifth non-flexible portion is connected to the second non-flexible portion via a seventh sub-flexible portion, and the sixth non-flexible portion is connected to the second non-flexible portion via a sixth sub-flexible portion.

6. The mobile device support plate according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, After being folded, the first or second surface of the first non-flexible portion can be fitted with the first or second surface of the second non-flexible portion.

7. The mobile device support plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, After being folded, a portion of the first non-flexible part can fit into a second main body, and the first main body and the second main body are connected by a main connecting part.

8. The mobile device support plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, After being folded, a portion of the second surface of the first non-flexible portion can fit into the second surface of the second non-flexible portion.

9. The mobile device support plate according to claim 7, characterized in that, After being folded, the second main body is folded through the eighth flexible section and abuts against one side of the third non-flexible section and the fourth non-flexible section.

10. The mobile device support plate according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second main chip is directly coupled to the mobile device or coupled to the mobile device through a carrier board.

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