Mobile device support structure

Abstract

A mobile equipment supporting structure comprises a bending part and a supporting part, the first lever part and the second lever part are respectively connected with the bending part, the first lever part and the second lever part take the bending part as a fulcrum, the first lever part and the second lever part are folded relative to each other through the bending part, and an included angle is formed between the first lever part and the second lever part; the first lever part and the second lever part are sheet-shaped bodies, the first lever part or the second lever part is connected with the coupling part through a plurality of connecting parts, one end of each connecting part is connected with one end of the first lever part or one end of the second lever part, and the other end of each connecting part is connected with one part of the coupling part. The coupling part can be folded relative to the first lever part or the second lever part to form a storage state or a plurality of supporting states, and the plurality of connecting parts comprise a first connecting part and a second connecting part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of item support structures, and in particular to an item support structure that can be shaped by bending, on which a user can place an item (e.g., a mobile device) for browsing. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the advancement of mobile communication technology, various mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets have become indispensable items in daily life. However, these mobile devices are often used for watching videos, searching for data, or operating social media, and their use mostly requires handheld viewing or operation, which leads to many inconveniences.

[0003] Furthermore, when users are working, they often have to place their mobile devices flat on the table, making it difficult for them to see the screen content or to operate the screen from an inconvenient angle. Users also often cannot keep track of new messages on their mobile devices, causing communication delays and inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the applicant, drawing on years of extensive experience in related industries, has conceived and proposed a mobile device support structure that provides both fixation and support for the mobile device, significantly improving the convenience for users browsing mobile devices. Furthermore, this application can also fix other items to facilitate user browsing of those items.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a mobile device support structure, comprising: a bending portion, to which a torque greater than a critical torque is applied to overcome a resistance of the pivot shaft to rotate the bending portion; and a first lever portion and a second lever portion, the first lever portion and the second lever portion being respectively connected to the bending portion, the first lever portion and the second lever portion using the bending portion as a fulcrum, and the first lever portion and the second lever portion being folded relative to each other through the bending portion, the first lever portion and the second lever portion forming an included angle, the first lever portion and the second lever portion being sheet-like bodies.

[0006] This application relates to a support structure for a mobile device, comprising: a bending portion, a first lever portion, and a second lever portion. The first lever portion and the second lever portion are respectively connected to the bending portion, with the bending portion serving as a fulcrum, and are folded relative to each other through the bending portion, forming an included angle between them. The first lever portion and the second lever portion are sheet-like. To enable this application to support items at various angles and heights, the resistance of the bending portion is specifically increased, requiring the user to apply a critical torque greater than this resistance to the bending portion to overcome the resistance of the pivot and rotate the bending portion. In this specification, the critical torque refers to the minimum torque capable of driving the bending portion to rotate. Furthermore, regardless of the included angle, as long as the included angle is between 0 and 180 degrees, the resistance of the bending portion can maintain the included angle without any other external force source, keeping the included angle constant. However, in this application, regardless of the spatial orientation of the first lever or the second lever, the mobile device support structure of this application can maintain the size of its included angle unless the user applies an external force greater than the critical torque.

[0007] The mobile device support structure also includes a coupling portion, which is connected and fixed to a mobile device via a non-permanent fixing method. Generally, the coupling portion is in the form of a sheet. However, in some embodiments, the coupling portion can be a back cover or protective shell of a mobile device, and is connected and fixed to the mobile device via a non-permanent fixing method using a detachable snap-fit ​​mechanism. A first lever portion or a second lever portion is connected to the coupling portion via multiple connecting portions. One end of each connecting portion is connected to one end of the first lever portion or the second lever portion. The other end of each connecting portion is connected to a portion of the coupling portion. By folding the multiple connecting portions, the coupling portion can be folded relative to the first lever portion or the second lever portion. Thus, this application can form a stored state or multiple supported states. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The various technical features of this application and their relationships will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are exemplary; some technical features are not shown to scale, and some drawings may omit technical features commonly used in the art to which this application pertains that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application, or additionally show technical features that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application. In other words, the combination of various technical features shown in the drawings is not intended to limit this application. Furthermore, throughout this application, the same reference numerals refer to the same things. Specific descriptions of the drawings are as follows:

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure in its stowed state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first support state of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application when it is deployed;

[0012] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application folding from a first support state to a second support state;

[0013] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure according to the embodiments of this application folding from the first support state to the second support state;

[0014] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second support state of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 7 This is another schematic diagram of the second support state of the mobile device support structure involved in the embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second support state of the mobile device support structure involved in the embodiments of this application when in use;

[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another state when the second support state of the mobile device support structure involved in the embodiments of this application is used.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Support structure for mobile device; 10-Bending part; 100-First lever part; 200-Second lever part; 300-Coupling part; 401-First connecting part; 402-Second connecting part; 403-Third connecting part; 500-Accommodation space; 600-Openwork window; θ-Included angle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] The non-permanent fixing methods described in this application refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as magnetism, Velcro, detachable interlocking mechanisms, or reusable adhesive, and allowing for the removal of the fixing, connection, joining, or linking of the two objects at any time. The permanent fixing methods described in this application refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as non-reusable adhesive, sewing, or nailing.

[0021] The coupling described in this application refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together through the aforementioned non-permanent or permanent fixing methods.

[0022] The magnetism described in this application includes permanent magnetism, non-permanent magnetism, or ferromagnetic properties. The magnetic force described in this application is the attractive force generated by magnetism.

[0023] The term "adhesion" as used in this application refers to the direct or indirect contact of the surfaces of two objects. Direct adhesion, as used in this application, means that the surfaces of two objects are in direct contact and are approximately parallel to each other. Indirect adhesion, as used in this application, means that the surfaces of two objects are separated by other objects and cannot directly contact each other, but are adjacent to each other and their surfaces are approximately parallel to each other.

[0024] Although the terms "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, or portions, these components, parts, regions, and / or portions should not be limited by such terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, or portion from another. Therefore, the following use of "first…" may be interpreted as "second…" or "third…" without departing from the teachings of this document.

[0025] The term "sheet-like" as used in this specification refers to an object whose length, width, or diameter is much greater than its thickness, thus giving the object a flat, two-dimensional shape. However, the object still possesses a certain thickness.

[0026] This application provides a foldable mobile device support plate for supporting a mobile device or item on a flat surface. The support plate of the mobile device support structure according to embodiments of this application includes multiple non-flexible portions and multiple flexible portions. The non-flexible portions are sheet-like and can be connected to each other by the flexible portions, allowing the non-flexible portions to be bent relative to each other. The support plate can be bent through the flexible portions to form a stowed state and multiple supported states. For example, the flexible portions of the mobile device support structure according to embodiments of this application can be made of flexible materials such as artificial leather or polyurethane, while the non-flexible portions can be made of any material that cannot be bent by human force, such as acrylic or metal; the appearance of the non-flexible portions can be covered by the aforementioned artificial leather or polyurethane material.

[0027] like Figure 1-5As shown, this application embodiment relates to a mobile device support structure 1, which includes: a bending portion 10, a first lever portion 100, and a second lever portion 200. The first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 are respectively connected to the bending portion 10. The first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 use the bending portion 10 as a fulcrum, and the first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 are folded relative to each other through the bending portion 10, forming an included angle θ between the first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200. The first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 are sheet-like bodies. In some embodiments, to enable the mobile device support structure of this application to support items at various angles and heights, the bent portion 10 of the mobile device support structure of this application may be a pivot (but not limited to this embodiment), and the resistance of the bent portion 10 is specifically increased, so that the user needs to apply a critical torque greater than the resistance to the bent portion 10 to overcome the resistance of the pivot and rotate the bent portion 10. In this specification, the critical torque refers to the minimum torque that can drive the bent portion 10 to rotate. And regardless of the included angle, as long as the included angle θ is between 0 and 180 degrees, the resistance of the bent portion 10 can maintain the included angle θ without any other external force source, making the included angle θ constant. However, in the mobile device support structure of this application, regardless of the spatial orientation of the first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200, the mobile device support structure of this application can maintain the size of its included angle unless the user specifically applies an external force greater than the critical torque.

[0028] This mobile device support structure also includes a coupling portion 300, which is permanently or non-permanently fixed to a mobile device. Generally, the coupling portion 300 is a sheet-like structure. However, in some embodiments, the coupling portion 300 can be a back cover or protective shell of a mobile device, and is non-permanently fixed to the mobile device via a detachable snap-fit ​​mechanism. The first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200 is connected to the coupling portion 300 via multiple connecting portions. One end of each connecting portion is connected to one end of the first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200. The other end of each connecting portion is connected to a portion of the coupling portion 300. By folding the connecting portions, the coupling portion 300 can be folded relative to the first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200. Therefore, the mobile device support structure according to this application embodiment can form one stored state or multiple supported states.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure in its stowed state according to an embodiment of this application. In the stowed state, the coupling portion 300 is directly or indirectly attached to the first lever portion 100, and the first lever portion 100 is directly or indirectly attached to the second lever portion 200. Figure 1 As shown, the mobile device support structure involved in the embodiments of this application is generally formed as a sheet.

[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the plurality of connecting portions includes a first connecting portion 401 and a second connecting portion 402. The first connecting portion 401 and the second connecting portion 402 may be arranged in parallel on both sides of the first lever portion 100.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first support state of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application. In the first support state, the coupling part 300 is directly or indirectly attached to the first lever part 100, and the included angle between the first lever part 100 and the second lever part 200 is greater than 0 degrees. Thus, the mobile device support structure according to this embodiment can stand on a plane, and the mobile device can be fixed to the coupling part 300 to achieve the effect of supporting the mobile device. In some implementations, the first lever part 100 can be magnetically attached to the coupling part 300 to maintain a direct or indirect contact.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, such as 3, 7, and 8, the first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200 further includes a receiving space 500 for storing a sheet-like item (e.g., a credit card, ID card, etc.). Additionally, the first lever portion 100 or the second lever portion 200 includes a perforated window 600 to allow the user to directly access the sheet-like item stored in the receiving space. Thus, the user can inspect the item in the receiving space through the perforated window 600, and can also push the sheet-like item out of the receiving space through the perforated window 600 for easy removal. The receiving space 500 may be made of a flexible material to allow for expansion and contraction and to accommodate more items.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 4-7 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile device support structure according to an embodiment of this application changing from a first support state to a second support state, and a schematic diagram of the second support state. The user can detach the coupling part 300 from the first lever part 100 and pull the coupling part 300 upwards to form... Figure 4-5 The state shown. Finally, one end of the coupling part 300 is then attached to the first lever part 100, as shown. Figure 6-7As shown. In the second support state, the coupling portion 300 is only partially in direct or indirect contact with the first lever portion 100. Similarly, the included angle formed between the first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 is greater than 0 degrees. In the second support state, the plurality of connecting portions are at least partially in direct or indirect contact with the coupling portion 300, thereby allowing the user to support the mobile device at a higher position compared to the first support state. In the second support state, the first connecting portion 401 and the second connecting portion 402 are at least partially in direct or indirect contact with the coupling portion. In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 401 and the second connecting portion 402 are maintained in a state of at least partial direct or indirect contact with the coupling portion 300 by magnetic force.

[0034] In some embodiments, the mobile device support structure according to this application may further include a third connecting portion 403, which is disposed between the first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200. This allows the coupling portion 300 to be more firmly connected to the first lever portion 100. In the second support state, the third connecting portion 403 is completely directly or indirectly attached to the coupling portion 300. In some embodiments, the third connecting portion 403 uses magnetic force to maintain at least a partial direct or indirect attachment to the coupling portion 300.

[0035] The mobile device support structure described in this application allows the user to fold the first lever portion 100 and the second lever portion 200 relative to each other to form an angle θ, and adjust the angle θ to the desired angle and height. Simultaneously, the user can also fold the coupling portion 300 to create various support configurations. This allows the user to view the mobile device from different heights and angles. Please refer to... Figure 8 and Figure 9 Users can also engage the mobile device with the coupling part 300 in different orientations.

[0036] The mobile device support structure described in this application is a structural design for securing objects, allowing users to view or operate the objects and significantly improving user convenience. Furthermore, the mobile device support structure described in this application is sheet-like, greatly reducing its thickness when stored. Due to the presence of magnetic components, the mobile device support structure described in this application is also less prone to accidental unfolding, making it quite convenient to use and store, increasing its ease of use and practicality.

[0037] However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application; therefore, any equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application should be covered within the patent scope of this application.

Claims

1. A support structure for a mobile device, characterized in that, include: A bend; The device includes a first lever and a second lever, which are respectively connected to the bending portion. The first lever and the second lever use the bending portion as a fulcrum and are folded relative to each other through the bending portion. The first lever and the second lever form an included angle and are sheet-like. The device support structure also includes a coupling portion. The first lever or the second lever is connected to the coupling portion through multiple connecting portions. One end of each connecting portion is connected to one end of the first lever or the second lever, and the other end of each connecting portion is connected to a portion of the coupling portion. The coupling portion can be folded relative to the first lever or the second lever to form a stowed state or multiple support states. The multiple connecting portions include a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion.

2. The mobile device support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, In a stowed state, the coupling part is directly or indirectly attached to the first lever part, and the first lever part is directly or indirectly attached to the second lever part.

3. The mobile device support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, In a first support state, the coupling part is directly or indirectly attached to the first lever part, and the included angle is greater than 0 degrees.

4. The mobile device support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, In a second support state, the coupling part is only partially in direct or indirect contact with the first lever part, and the included angle is greater than 0 degrees.

5. The mobile device support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a third connecting part, which is disposed between the first lever part and the second lever part.

6. The mobile device support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the second support state, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are at least partially directly or indirectly attached to the coupling portion.

7. The mobile device support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the second support state, the third connecting part is directly or indirectly attached to the coupling part.

8. The mobile device support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the second support state, the plurality of connecting parts are maintained by magnetic force to maintain at least part of their direct or indirect contact with the coupling part.

9. The mobile device support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lever portion is kept in direct or indirect contact with the coupling portion by magnetic force.

10. The mobile device support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lever portion or the second lever portion further includes a receiving space for receiving a sheet-shaped item.

11. The mobile device support structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first lever portion or the second lever portion further includes a perforated window to allow the user to directly access the sheet-like item stored in the receiving space.

12. The mobile device support structure according to claim 11, characterized in that, The accommodating space is made of a flexible material.

13. The mobile device support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coupling part is connected and fixed to a mobile device by a non-permanent or permanent fixing method.

14. The mobile device support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coupling part is the back cover or protective shell of a mobile device.

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