Sliding structure and electronic equipment protective sleeve comprising same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sliding structure and an electronic equipment protective sleeve comprising the same, and the sliding structure comprises a fixed seat which is fixedly arranged on the electronic equipment protective sleeve, the fixed seat comprises a sliding chute, and the sliding chute is provided with at least one locking groove; the sliding part is arranged in the sliding groove in a sliding mode, a fixing part used for installing the electronic equipment is arranged on the sliding part, the sliding part is further provided with at least one elastic part matched with the locking groove, and when the sliding part slides in the sliding groove till at least part of the elastic part is clamped with the locking groove, the position of the sliding part is kept. According to the sliding structure, the elastic part is matched with the locking groove to clamp and position the sliding piece (namely, the position of the electronic equipment is kept), and the sliding structure is simple in structure, convenient to operate and high in universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a sliding structure and a protective cover for electronic devices containing the same. Background Technology

[0002] Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices have become indispensable in people's daily lives, and phone cases, as important protective accessories, play a key role in preventing drops, scratches, and meeting personalized needs.

[0003] With the widespread use of smart electronic devices, protective cases have become an important accessory for protecting device screens and bodies from scratches and drops. Traditional protective cases typically use a one-piece structure or a simple back cover design. While these provide basic protection, they cannot effectively protect the screen of electronic devices, affecting the user experience. Therefore, some flip-style protective cases have appeared on the market, usually consisting of a front cover and a back cover, using a folding structure to cover and unfold the screen. However, the back cover of these flip-style protective cases usually needs to have an opening to expose the camera of the electronic device. This makes it difficult for the protective case to provide good protection for the camera, which is easily damaged. Furthermore, protective cases with openings can only be fitted to electronic devices of the same model, size, and dimensions, and cannot be fitted to mobile phones of different models, sizes, and brands. Utility Model Content

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a sliding structure is provided for use in a protective cover for electronic devices, comprising:

[0005] A mounting base is fixedly disposed on the electronic device protective sleeve. The mounting base includes a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is provided with at least one locking groove.

[0006] A sliding member is slidably disposed in the slide groove. The sliding member is provided with a fixing part for mounting electronic equipment. The sliding member is also provided with at least one elastic part that cooperates with the locking groove. When the sliding member slides in the slide groove until the elastic part is at least partially engaged with the locking groove, the position of the sliding member is maintained.

[0007] In some embodiments, the slider is slidable relative to the groove between a first position and a second position, and the slider is held in the first position or the second position when the elastic portion is at least partially engaged with the locking groove;

[0008] The electronic device moves relative to the fixed base as the slider moves, and in the first position, at least a portion of the electronic device is exposed outside the protective cover, and in the second position, the electronic device is located inside the protective cover.

[0009] In some embodiments, when the slider is moved under force, the elastic part can undergo elastic deformation and disengage from the locking groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the slide groove has wing grooves on both sides in the width direction, and the slider has winglets on both sides in the width direction that slide in cooperation with the wing grooves, wherein the width direction is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider.

[0011] In some embodiments, the elastic portion is disposed on the winglet;

[0012] The locking groove includes a first locking groove and a second locking groove that are spaced apart along the sliding direction in the wing groove;

[0013] When the elastic part engages with the first locking groove, the sliding member is located in the first position;

[0014] When the elastic part engages with the second locking groove, the sliding member is located in the second position.

[0015] In some embodiments, the elastic portion includes a protrusion disposed on the wing and a hollow structure disposed on the wing and located on one side of the protrusion;

[0016] When the elastic part engages with the locking groove, the protrusion is located inside the locking groove and abuts against the locking groove to form a retaining state;

[0017] When the wing slides relative to the wing groove, the elastic part is compressed, the protrusion disengages from the locking groove, and the hollow structure provides space for the elastic deformation of the elastic part.

[0018] In some embodiments, the shape of the protrusion is adapted to the shape of the locking groove, and the outer contour of the protrusion abutting the locking groove is arc-shaped.

[0019] In some embodiments, the slider protrudes from the groove in the thickness direction by a height greater than or equal to 1 mm.

[0020] In some embodiments, the slider includes a main body, the fixing part is disposed on the side of the main body facing away from the bottom surface of the groove, the winglets are disposed on both sides of the main body in the width direction, and the thickness of the winglets is less than the thickness of the main body.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device protective case is provided, comprising:

[0022] A folding cover, the folding cover including a rear cover and a front cover that can be folded relative to the rear cover;

[0023] And a sliding structure as described in any of the above, the sliding structure being fixedly disposed on the rear cover.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the sliding structure of this solution is applied to the protective case of electronic devices, since the electronic device is mounted on the fixed part of the sliding member, and the sliding member is slidably set on the sliding groove, when the user needs to use the camera of the electronic device, pushing the electronic device causes the electronic device and the sliding member to slide synchronously relative to the fixed base, so that the camera of the electronic device is exposed outside the protective case. That is, the camera is exposed when in use and hidden inside the protective case when not in use, which can better protect the camera. In addition, the sliding structure of this solution uses the cooperation of the elastic part and the locking groove to hold and position the sliding member (i.e., maintain the position of the electronic device), which is simple in structure, convenient in operation, and highly versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device protective sleeve according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding member according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing base according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sliding structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a side view of the sliding member according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding cover according to one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "fixation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] In the above description, 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 present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0037] Figure 1 The illustration schematically shows an electronic device protective case (hereinafter referred to as the protective case) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The protective case can be used to protect smart electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. As shown in the figure, the protective case includes: a folding cover 1 and a sliding structure.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, the folding cover 1 includes a rear cover 2 and a front cover 3 that can be folded relative to the rear cover 2. One of the front cover 3 and the rear cover 2 can be provided with a connecting strap to fix the two together in the folded state. The connecting strap can be connected to the front cover 3 or the rear cover 2 by magnetic attraction.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the sliding structure 4 includes a fixed seat 5 and a sliding member 6. The fixed seat 5 is fixedly mounted on the back cover 2 (specifically, the inner side of the back cover 2). The fixed seat 5 is provided with a sliding groove 7, which extends along the length direction of the fixed seat 5. The sliding member 6 is slidably mounted in the sliding groove 7, that is, the sliding direction of the sliding member 6 is the length direction of the fixed seat 5.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the slider 6 is provided with a fixing part 8 for mounting and fixing the mobile phone; after the mobile phone is mounted and fixed to the fixing part 8, the mobile phone and the slider 6 can move synchronously between the first position and the second position relative to the slide groove 7. In the first position, at least a part of the electronic device (the part where the camera is located) is exposed outside the protective case (i.e., the camera is exposed and protrudes upward from the upper end of the protective case). In the second position, the electronic device is located inside the protective case (i.e., the entire mobile phone is hidden inside the protective case). When in use, the slider 6 can be moved between the first position and the second position by pushing the mobile phone, so that the camera can be exposed when photography is needed and hidden inside the protective case when photography is not needed.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the slider 6 is provided with at least one elastic part 9, and the slide groove 7 is provided with at least one locking groove 10 that cooperates with the elastic part 9. When the slider 6 slides to align the elastic part 9 with the locking groove 10, the elastic part 9 can at least partially engage with the locking groove 10, and the position of the slider 6 is maintained. That is, the slider 6 no longer moves when there is no external force or the external force is small. The slider 6 is held in the first position or the second position, and the position of the mobile phone is also maintained in the position where the camera is exposed or hidden. When the slider 6 is moved by force (which may be pushing the mobile phone so that the mobile phone and the slider 6 move together), the elastic part 9 can undergo elastic deformation and disengage from the locking groove 10, that is, the elastic part 9 disengages from the locking groove 10.

[0042] like Figure 5As shown, furthermore, the slide groove 7 has wing grooves 12 on both sides in the width direction (the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction), that is, wing grooves 12 are provided on both side walls of the slide groove 7, and the wing grooves 12 extend along the length direction. The slider 6 also includes a main body 18 and wing pieces 11. The main body 18 is a block-shaped component that is roughly rectangular. The main body 18 has wing pieces 13 on both sides in the width direction that slide in cooperation with the wing grooves 12. The wing pieces 13 are sheet-like structures that extend along the length direction and can be embedded in the wing grooves 12. In this way, by slidably setting the wing pieces 13 on both sides of the slider 6 on the wing grooves 12, the sliding process of the slider 6 is more stable. Furthermore, the slide groove 7 can also be provided with side pieces 11 on both sides in the width direction. The side pieces 11 are located on the side of the wing groove 12 away from the bottom surface of the slide groove 7. The side pieces 11 can abut against the side of the wing piece 13 away from the bottom surface of the slide groove 7 to prevent the wing piece 13 from disengaging from the wing groove 12, and make the sliding process of the slider 6 more stable. In other embodiments, the slider 6 may be slidably disposed on the groove 7 using other suitable structures, and is not limited thereto.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic part 9 is further provided on the wing piece 13, and the locking groove 10 is provided on the wing groove 12. The locking groove 10 includes a first locking groove 14 and a second locking groove 15 that are spaced apart along the sliding direction (length direction).

[0044] When the elastic part 9 engages with the first locking groove 14, the sliding member 6 is in the first position (held in the first position), at which time the phone's camera is exposed outside the protective case, preventing the protective case from blocking the phone's camera.

[0045] When the elastic part 9 engages with the second locking groove 15, the sliding member 6 is in the second position (held in the second position). At this time, the entire mobile phone is located inside the protective case, and the camera is hidden inside the protective case, which can provide better protection for the protective case.

[0046] When the user pushes the phone to make the camera protrude from the protective case, the elastic part 9 can engage with the first locking groove 14, thereby fixing the slider 6 and making it more convenient for the user to take pictures. When the user does not need to take pictures, pushing the phone causes the slider 6 to slide relative to the slide groove 7. The elastic part 9 is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, disengaging from the first locking groove 14. The slider 6 continues to slide towards the second position. When the elastic part 9 slides to be opposite the second locking groove 15, the elastic part 9 recovers its elastic deformation and at least partially springs into the second locking groove 15 and engages with it, thereby keeping the slider 6 in the second position. The entire phone is located inside the protective case, which is more conducive to protecting the phone.

[0047] In other embodiments, only one of the wing slots 12 may be provided with a first locking groove 14 and a second locking groove 15, each wing slot 12 may be provided with only a first locking groove 14, each wing slot 12 may be provided with only a second locking groove 15, only one wing slot 12 may be provided with only a first locking groove 14, or only one wing slot 12 may be provided with only a second locking groove 15.

[0048] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic part 9 includes a protrusion 16 provided on the wing 13 and a hollow structure 17 provided on the wing 13 located on one side of the protrusion 16.

[0049] When the elastic part 9 at least partially springs into the locking groove 10 and engages with the locking groove 10, the protrusion 16 is located in the locking groove 10 and abuts against the locking groove 10 to form a retaining state.

[0050] When the slider 6 moves on the groove 7 (the wing 13 moves relative to the wing groove 12), the elastic part 9 is compressed and deforms in the direction closer to the main body 18, the protrusion 16 disengages from the locking groove 10, and the hollow structure 17 provides space for the elastic deformation of the elastic part when it is compressed.

[0051] Thus, the above structure simplifies the overall structure of the sliding structure 4, making it easier to manufacture, convenient to operate, and more stable. It is also applicable to various models and sizes of folding protective covers, making it highly versatile.

[0052] In other embodiments, the elastic part 9 may adopt a spring sheet structure instead of the protrusion 16 and the hollow structure 17, or the elastic part 9 may adopt other suitable structures, and is not limited to this.

[0053] In some embodiments, the perforated structure 17 is a single through-hole structure penetrating the wing 13. This not only simplifies the structure of the perforated structure 17 and makes it easier to manufacture, but also provides more space for the elastic part 9 to deform under pressure. In other embodiments, the perforated structure 17 can be other suitable structures, and is not limited to this.

[0054] In some embodiments, the shape of the protrusion 16 matches the shape of the locking groove 10, and the protrusion 16 abuts against the outer contour edge of the locking groove 10 in an arc shape. Thus, when the user needs to switch the phone to another position, the arc shape of the protrusion 16 abutting against the outer contour edge of the locking groove 10 makes it easier for the user to push the phone away from the locking groove 10, improving the user experience. Additionally, it reduces wear between the protrusion 16 and the locking groove 10. In other embodiments, the protrusion 16 abutting against the outer contour edge of the locking groove 10 can have other suitable shapes, and is not limited to these.

[0055] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing part 8 is disposed on the side of the main body 18 facing away from the bottom surface of the groove 7. The fixing part 8 includes an adhesive layer 19 and a release layer 20. The adhesive layer 19 is adhered to the surface of the main body 18 facing away from the bottom surface of the groove 7 and is used to adhere the surface of the mobile phone. The release layer 20 covers the surface of the adhesive layer 19 before use. When installing and fixing the mobile phone, the release layer 20 is peeled off from the adhesive layer 19, and the mobile phone is adhered to the adhesive layer 19. This makes the operation of installing and fixing the mobile phone to the fixing part 8 simpler. In other embodiments, the fixing part 8 may be a clamping structure to clamp and fix the mobile phone, or it may be any other suitable structure that can install and fix the mobile phone, and is not limited to this.

[0056] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the thickness of the wing 13 is less than the thickness of the main body 18. In this way, by reducing the thickness of the wing 13, on the one hand, it is more conducive to the elastic deformation of the elastic part 9, and on the other hand, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing material of the wing 13 and reduce the weight of the wing 13.

[0057] In some embodiments, the thickness of the winglet 13 is less than or equal to 1.5 mm, for example, it can be 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.4 mm, or 1.5 mm. Thus, a thickness of less than or equal to 1.5 mm is a preferred implementation parameter range, achieving better implementation results. In other embodiments, the thickness of the winglet 13 can be greater than 1.5 mm.

[0058] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the slider 6 may have a hollow internal structure 21. This reduces the weight of the slider 6 and saves on manufacturing materials. In other embodiments, the slider 6 may have a solid internal structure.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the back cover 2 is provided with a mounting groove 22 whose shape matches that of the fixing seat 5, and the fixing seat 5 is disposed on the mounting groove 22, thus making the installation of the fixing seat 5 more stable and reliable. In other embodiments, other suitable structures can be used to replace the mounting groove 22, or the back cover 2 may not be provided with a mounting groove 22, and the fixing seat 5 may be directly disposed on the back cover 2 (e.g., fixed by adhesive).

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, after the slider 6 is installed into the slide groove 7, the height of the slider 6 protruding from the slide groove 7 in the thickness direction is more than 1mm. For example, it can be 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm. Thus, the height of the slider 6 protruding from the slide groove 7 in the thickness direction of more than 1mm is a better implementation parameter range, which can achieve a better implementation effect. In addition, when the mobile phone is installed and fixed to the fixing part 8 of the slider 6, it can prevent the protruding camera on the back of the mobile phone from touching the fixing base 5 and the back cover 2, thereby preventing the camera of the mobile phone from being scratched when the mobile phone is pushed, which is more conducive to the protection of the mobile phone.

[0061] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the main body 18 has concave fillet corners 23 at both ends along its length, which further reduces the material used in manufacturing the slider 6 and lightens its weight. In other embodiments, the main body 18 may have other suitable structures instead of concave fillet corners 23, and is not limited to this.

[0062] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sliding structure applied to a protective case for electronic devices, characterized in that, include: A mounting base is fixedly disposed on the electronic device protective sleeve. The mounting base includes a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is provided with at least one locking groove. A sliding member is slidably disposed in the slide groove. The sliding member is provided with a fixing part for mounting electronic equipment. The sliding member is also provided with at least one elastic part that cooperates with the locking groove. When the sliding member slides in the slide groove until the elastic part is at least partially engaged with the locking groove, the position of the sliding member is maintained.

2. The sliding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slider is slidable relative to the groove between a first position and a second position, and when the elastic part is at least partially engaged with the locking groove, the slider is held in the first position or the second position; The electronic device moves relative to the fixed base as the slider moves, and in the first position, at least a portion of the electronic device is exposed outside the protective cover, and in the second position, the electronic device is located inside the protective cover.

3. The sliding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the slider is moved under force, the elastic part can undergo elastic deformation and disengage from the locking groove.

4. The sliding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide groove has wing grooves on both sides in the width direction, and the slider has winglets on both sides in the width direction that slide with the wing grooves. The width direction is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider.

5. The sliding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic portion is disposed on the winglet; The locking groove includes a first locking groove and a second locking groove that are spaced apart along the sliding direction in the wing groove; When the elastic part engages with the first locking groove, the sliding member is located in the first position; When the elastic part engages with the second locking groove, the sliding member is located in the second position.

6. The sliding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic part includes a protrusion disposed on the wing and a hollow structure disposed on the wing and located on one side of the protrusion; When the elastic part engages with the locking groove, the protrusion is located inside the locking groove and abuts against the locking groove to form a retaining state; When the wing slides relative to the wing groove, the elastic part is compressed, the protrusion disengages from the locking groove, and the hollow structure provides space for the elastic deformation of the elastic part.

7. The sliding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shape of the protrusion matches the shape of the locking groove, and the outer contour of the protrusion abutting the locking groove is arc-shaped.

8. The sliding structure according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The height of the slider protruding from the groove in the thickness direction is greater than or equal to 1 mm.

9. The sliding structure according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The sliding member includes a main body, a fixing part is disposed on the side of the main body facing away from the bottom surface of the groove, and a wing is disposed on both sides of the main body in the width direction, the thickness of the wing being less than the thickness of the main body.

10. A protective case for electronic devices, characterized in that, include: A folding cover, the folding cover including a rear cover and a front cover that can be folded relative to the rear cover; And a sliding structure as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the sliding structure is fixedly disposed on the rear cover.

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