A universal phone case with an adapter structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a universal mobile phone case with an adapting structure, including a protective sleeve for installation on the corner of a mobile phone. The characteristic feature is that the protective sleeve has an adapting structure that can adapt to the shape of the mobile phone frame. After the protective sleeve is installed on the mobile phone, it can adapt to the shape of the mobile phone frame through the adapting structure, eliminating gaps between the protective sleeve and the mobile phone frame, and allowing the protective sleeve and the mobile phone to be combined into a tight whole, thereby improving the protective performance of the protective sleeve, as well as the feel of button operation and appearance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a universal mobile phone protective case, and more particularly to a mobile phone protective case adapter structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic device technology, especially smartphones, their appearance design has also shown a diversified trend. In terms of bezel design, two main styles have emerged: straight edge design and curved edge design.

[0003] The straight-edge design of the phone frame presents a flat or nearly flat shape with relatively distinct edges, providing a more stable grip and a unique visual style.

[0004] Curved edges on phone bezels (especially screen bezels and / or back bezels) feature an arc transition, which typically provides a smoother feel and a more immersive screen visual experience, reducing discomfort when holding the phone.

[0005] These two designs each have their own characteristics, satisfying different consumers' aesthetic and tactile preferences, and thus have coexisted in the market for a long time. When choosing a smartphone, consumers will buy models with straight or curved edges according to their own preferences.

[0006] However, this design also brings compatibility issues to the design, manufacturing, sales, and use of phone cases: Existing phone cases are highly device-specific: Currently, phone cases on the market are usually manufactured with precise molds for specific phone models (with specific frame designs). A phone case designed for a straight-edge phone cannot fit a curved-edge phone well, and vice versa. This is because the inner side of a straight-edge phone case is usually designed as a flat groove or plane, which cannot conform to the curved frame of a curved phone, resulting in a loose case, poor fit, or even damage to the phone frame or screen due to stress concentration. The inner side of a curved-edge phone case is designed with a specific curvature to fit the contour of a curved phone. If forcibly applied to a straight-edge phone, it will create obvious gaps at the corners of the straight-edge phone, causing the case to wobble, reducing its protective performance (such as not being able to effectively absorb impact when dropped), and affecting the feel of button operation and appearance.

[0007] In view of this, we propose a universal electronic device protective case adapter structure so that a single mobile phone protective case structure can simultaneously protect both straight-edged and curved-edged mobile phone frames, thereby improving the compatibility of mobile phone protective cases and enabling multiple uses with a single case. Utility Model Content

[0008] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0010] A universal phone case with an adapter structure includes a cover for mounting on the corner of a phone, the cover having an adapter structure that adapts to the shape of the phone frame.

[0011] The adapter structure includes adapter components or self-adaptive accessories.

[0012] The adapter component includes several pads of the same or different specifications. Each pad has an adapter surface that adapts to the shape of the mobile phone frame. The adapter surface can be an arc surface, a plane surface, a V-shaped surface with the bottom removed, a U-shaped surface, or a surface composed of multiple shapes.

[0013] The gasket is fixed to the corresponding sheath by adhesive bonding, by snap-fit ​​structure, by injection molding, or by plug-in structure.

[0014] The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap hole on the sheath and a snap point on the gasket, wherein the snap point can snap into the snap hole.

[0015] The plug-in structure includes a slot provided on the sheath, and the side of the gasket can be inserted into the corresponding slot.

[0016] The self-adaptive accessory includes several flexible pads, each flexible pad having a flexible self-adaptive surface that adapts to the shape of the phone frame. The flexible self-adaptive surface may be a wavy surface, or it may be composed of several cylinders arranged together, or it may have several holes forming a honeycomb structure, or it may have a different shape structure.

[0017] Both the sheath and the gasket are equipped with signal holes.

[0018] The sheath includes an independently separate four-corner structure sheath, or a structure sheath that can be detached from, connected to, and locked together, and is composed of several stretchable, retractable, or telescopic sheaths.

[0019] The structural sleeve includes interconnected stretchable structures in a Z-shape, or interconnected stretchable structures forming a square shape on four sides, or interconnected stretchable structures with four corners connected from the back to the middle in an X-shape. The stretchable and telescopic structural sleeve has several stretchable components connected to the phone holder. The phone holder can open and close 180 degrees and rotate 360 ​​degrees, and has a magnetic attraction function.

[0020] The protective sleeve is provided with a logo, pattern, or graphic, or a replaceable logo, pattern, or graphic.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: after the protective case is installed on the mobile phone, it can adapt to the shape of the mobile phone frame through the adapter structure, there is no gap between the protective case and the mobile phone frame, and the protective case and the mobile phone can be combined into a tight whole, thereby improving the protective performance of the protective case as well as the button operation feel and appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the round-framed phone after the pad and case are installed;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the pad corresponding to the rounded frame of the phone.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a front view of the pad corresponding to the rounded frame of the phone;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a back view of the pad corresponding to the rounded frame of the phone;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a side view of the pad corresponding to the rounded frame of the phone.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the phone with curved frame after the pads and case are installed;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the pad corresponding to the curved edge of the phone.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a front view of the pad corresponding to the curved edge of the phone.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a back view of the pad corresponding to the curved edge of the phone.

[0032] Figure 10 This is a side view of the pad corresponding to the curved frame of the phone.

[0033] Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional view of a phone with a straight frame after it has been fitted with pads and a protective case;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the pad corresponding to a phone with a straight frame;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a front view of the pad corresponding to a phone with a straight frame;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a back view of the pad corresponding to a phone with a straight frame;

[0037] Figure 15 This is a side view of the pad corresponding to a phone with a straight frame;

[0038] Figure 16 This is a structural view of the assembled sheath and gasket snap-fit ​​structure;

[0039] Figure 17 This is an exploded view of the sheath and gasket snap-fit ​​structure;

[0040] Figure 18 This is a structural view of the assembled sheath and gasket plug-in structure;

[0041] Figure 19 This is an exploded view of the sheath and gasket insertion structure;

[0042] Figure 20 This is a view of the sheath with the signal hole;

[0043] Figure 21 This is an exploded structural view showing the gasket, protective case, and mobile phone being bonded together.

[0044] Figure 22 This is an exploded structural view of the protective case and the phone; the gasket in the image has adhesive properties.

[0045] Figure 23 This is a partially exploded structural view showing the gasket, protective case, and mobile phone being bonded together.

[0046] Figure 24 It is a view where the flexible, self-adaptive surface is wavy;

[0047] Figure 25 This is a combined view of a phone with a rounded frame and a wavy pad.

[0048] Figure 26 This is a combined view of a phone with a curved frame and a wavy pad.

[0049] Figure 27 It is a view of a flexible self-adaptive surface composed of several cylinders arranged together;

[0050] Figure 28 It is a combined view of a phone with a rounded frame and a cylindrical structure;

[0051] Figure 29 It is a combined view of a phone with curved edges and a cylindrical structure;

[0052] Figure 30 This is a view showing a flexible, self-adaptive surface with a honeycomb structure.

[0053] Figure 31 It is a combined view of a phone with a rounded frame and a honeycomb structure;

[0054] Figure 32It is a combined view of a phone with curved edges and a honeycomb structure;

[0055] Figure 33 This is a view of the protective shell with a tension structure;

[0056] Figure 34 This is a view of the protective case with a stretchable structure and the phone after assembly.

[0057] Figure 35 This is a view of a protective shell with another type of stretching structure;

[0058] Figure 36 This is a partial view of the stretched structure in its stretched state;

[0059] Figure 37 This is a partial view of the stretched structure in a contracted state;

[0060] Figure 38 This is a view of a protective case with a different stretch structure assembled with a mobile phone;

[0061] Figure 39 This is a view of the protective shell with a tension structure supported by a support.

[0062] Figure 40 This is a view of the protective case with a support and a stretched structure, and the assembled phone.

[0063] Figure 41 This is a view of the protective case with a support and a stretched structure, and the phone after assembly, from another angle.

[0064] Figure 42 This is an exploded view of the support;

[0065] Figure 43 This is a view of the connector;

[0066] Figure 44 This is a separate view of the rotating component and the magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The advantages and features of this disclosure, as well as its implementation methods, will be illustrated by the following embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be comprehensive and complete, and will fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, this disclosure is limited only by the scope of the claims.

[0068] The shapes, dimensions, scales, angles, and numbers disclosed in the accompanying drawings used to describe embodiments of this disclosure are merely examples, and therefore this disclosure is not limited to the details shown. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements. In the following description, detailed descriptions of relevant known functions or configurations will be omitted where it is determined that such detailed descriptions would unnecessarily obscure the focus of this disclosure. Where the terms “comprising,” “having,” and “including” are used in this specification, additional components may be added unless “only” is used. Unless otherwise indicated, singular terms may include plural forms.

[0069] When interpreting components, even if not explicitly described, the components are understood to include a range of tolerances.

[0070] When describing positional relationships, such as "on," "above," "below," and "adjacent to," one or more parts may be arranged between two other parts unless "immediately following" or "directly" is used.

[0071] When describing temporal relationships, such as when time sequence is described as “after,” “following,” “next,” and “before,” discontinuous cases may be included unless “exactly” or “directly” is used.

[0072] It should be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from other elements. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element, without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0073] As will be fully understood by those skilled in the art, the features of the different embodiments of this disclosure may be coupled or combined with each other in part or in whole, and may cooperate with each other and be technically driven in various ways. The embodiments of this disclosure may be implemented independently of each other, or may be implemented together in an interdependent relationship.

[0074] Reference Figures 1 to 44 This utility model discloses a universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure, including a protective sleeve 1 for installation on the four corners of a mobile phone, wherein the protective sleeve 1 is provided with an adapter structure that can adapt to the shape of the mobile phone frame.

[0075] The mobile phone in this application is mainly a mobile phone 2 or a tablet computer. A protective case 1 is installed at each of the four corners of the mobile phone 2 or tablet computer. During assembly, the four protective cases 1 are respectively installed at the four corners of the mobile phone 2, forming a protective case for the mobile phone 2. The protective cases 1 have a symmetrical L-shaped curved structure. To better fit the straight-edged and curved corners of the mobile phone 2 frame, the inner side of the case has an adapter structure. This adapter structure eliminates the gaps between the protective case 1 and the frame and corners of the mobile phone 2, allowing the protective case 1 and the mobile phone to be combined into a tight whole.

[0076] As an embodiment of this application, the adapter structure is an adapter component, which includes several pads 3 of different specifications. Each pad 3 has an adapter surface that adapts to the shape of the mobile phone frame. Different specifications of pads 3 refer to the different shapes of the adapter surfaces of the pads 3.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the mating surface of the gasket 3 is an arc surface;

[0078] like Figures 6 to 10 As shown, the adapting surface of the gasket 3 is a V-shaped surface with the bottom removed;

[0079] like Figures 11 to 15 As shown, the mating surface of the gasket 3 is a plane;

[0080] Of course, the shape of the adaptable surface can also be other shapes. Therefore, when selling the protective case 1, we will come with many sizes of pads 3, with four pads of each size, so that consumers can match the shape of the phone 2 frame themselves. Of course, we have done market research, and the shape of the adaptable surface is designed to correspond to the frame shape of the mainstream phones 2 on the market.

[0081] like Figures 16 to 17 In this first embodiment, the gasket 3 can be fixed to the corresponding sheath 1 by a snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap hole 4 on the sheath 1 and a snap point 5 on the gasket 3. The snap point 5 can be snapped into the snap hole 4. The end of the snap point 5 is provided with an end block with a certain elasticity. The end block is larger than the snap hole 4, so the snap point 5 is not easy to fall out after it can be snapped into the snap hole 4.

[0082] In this first embodiment, the gasket 3 can be integrally injection molded with the sheath 1. The sheath 1 can be made of a harder plastic material, while the gasket 3 can be made of a slightly softer plastic material, thus achieving integral injection molding.

[0083] like Figures 18 to 19In this first embodiment, the gasket 3 can be fixed to the corresponding sleeve 1 through a plug-in structure. The plug-in structure includes slots 6 disposed opposite to the sleeve 1. The two sides of the gasket 3 are thin so that they can be inserted into the corresponding slots 6. This structure is simple and easy to install.

[0084] like Figures 21 to 23 As shown in the first embodiment, the gasket 3 can be fixed to the corners of the protective case 1 and the mobile phone 2 by pasting. Of course, double-sided tape 9, traceless adhesive, re-adhesive, quick-drying adhesive, all-purpose adhesive, etc. can be used for pasting.

[0085] As a second embodiment of this application, the adapter structure is a self-adaptive accessory, which includes a plurality of flexible pads 7. In this application, the pads 3 and the flexible pads 7 are made of different materials. The flexible pads 7 are made of a softer material and therefore have a greater deformation capability. The flexible pads 7 have a flexible self-adaptive surface that adapts to the shape of the mobile phone frame.

[0086] like Figures 24 to 26 As shown in the second embodiment, the flexible self-adaptive surface can be a wavy surface. The wavy surface has good deformation space. When the protruding peak is squeezed, it can fill the trough, thereby eliminating the gap between the protective cover 1 and the frame of the mobile phone.

[0087] like Figures 27 to 29 As shown in the second embodiment, the flexible self-adaptive surface is composed of several cylinders arranged together, with gaps between the cylinders serving as deformation space. Therefore, when the adaptive surface is compressed, it can fill the gaps, thereby eliminating the gaps between the protective sleeve 1 and the frame of the mobile phone.

[0088] like Figures 30 to 32 As shown in the second embodiment, the flexible self-adaptive surface is provided with a number of holes to form a honeycomb structure. The holes serve as deformation spaces, so when the adaptive surface is squeezed, it can fill the holes, thereby eliminating the gap between the protective cover 1 and the frame of the mobile phone.

[0089] like Figures 33 to 38 As shown in Embodiment 2, the self-adaptive accessory is used in conjunction with the stretchable phone case 2. In this way, the flexible pad 7 only needs to be fixed to the case 1 by adhesive. Of course, double-sided tape 9, traceless adhesive, re-adhesive, quick-drying adhesive, all-purpose adhesive, etc. can be used for adhesive. The fixation to the phone 2 is achieved by the stretching structure. The specific structure and function of the stretching structure have been disclosed in detail in the previous patent application: A Universal Electronic Device Protective Case, Patent Application No.: 2025215324153. Moreover, the stretching structure is not an improvement technology of this application, so its specific structure and principle will not be described in detail.

[0090] like Figure 20As shown, both the protective sleeve 1 and the gasket 3 are provided with signal holes. Since some mobile phones 2 have infrared remote control functions, the signal holes can prevent the infrared signal from being blocked, thus ensuring the normal use of the mobile phone 2.

[0091] The protective sleeve 1 is provided with a logo, pattern, or graphic, or a replaceable logo, pattern, or graphic. Specifically, the inner side of the protective sleeve 1 is provided with a corner plate, and the corner plate has a marking groove. The marking groove contains a replaceable logo, pattern, or graphic 8. The logo, pattern, or graphic 8 can be pasted into the marking groove with self-adhesive or glue, thereby allowing for personalized settings and satisfying young consumers. Of course, the logo, pattern, or graphic 8 can also be connected to the protective sleeve 1 by snap-fit. The side of the corner plate facing the mobile phone 2 has a card slot, and the bottom surface of the card slot has a guide hole that penetrates the bottom surface. The logo, pattern, or graphic 8 is provided with a guide rod and a card plate connected to the guide rod. The guide rod can be snapped into the guide hole and the card plate can be snapped into the card slot, thereby realizing the replaceable installation of the logo, pattern, or graphic 8.

[0092] like Figures 39 to 41 As shown in the figure, the protective shell is combined with the support through a tension structure.

[0093] like Figure 42 and Figure 44 As shown, the support includes a connector 10, a rotating member 11, and a bracket 12. The connector 10 has an annular groove, and the rotating member 11 is fitted into the annular groove. The concave annular groove allows the rotating member 11 to rotate relative to the connector 10 without dislodging. The rack 13 of the support is provided on the connector 10, and the rack 13 of the connector 10 is arranged around the connector to facilitate connection with the connecting strip 14 of the corresponding sleeve.

[0094] The rotating component 11 is provided with a hinge 15 for connecting the support component 12, so that the support component 12 can be rotated relative to the connecting component 10, forming an angle between the support component 12 and the connecting component 10, which facilitates the support of the mobile phone. The connecting component 10 is provided with a magnet 16 to give the support a magnetic force. The magnet is built into the connecting component, and the magnet design makes it easy to attract the support to the mobile phone, enhancing the connection between the support and the mobile phone.

[0095] In this application, the sheath includes an independently separate four-corner structure sheath, or a structure sheath that can be detached from, connected to, and locked together, and is composed of several stretchable, retractable, or telescopic sheaths.

[0096] The structural sleeve includes interconnected stretchable structures in a Z-shape, or interconnected stretchable structures forming a square shape on four sides, or interconnected stretchable structures with four corners connected from the back to the middle in an X-shape. The stretchable and telescopic structural sleeve has several stretchable components connected to the phone holder. The phone holder can open and close 180 degrees and rotate 360 ​​degrees, and has a magnetic attraction function.

[0097] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure provided by the embodiments of this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A universal mobile phone case with an adapting structure, comprising a sheath for mounting on the corner of a mobile phone, characterized in that: The protective case has an adapter structure that can adapt to the shape of the mobile phone frame. The adapter structure includes an adapter component, which includes several pads of the same or different specifications. Each pad has an adapter surface that adapts to the shape of the mobile phone frame. The adapter surface can be an arc surface, a plane surface, a V-shaped surface with the bottom removed, a U-shaped surface, or a surface composed of multiple shapes.

2. The universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gasket is fixed to the corresponding sheath by adhesive bonding, by snap-fit ​​structure, by injection molding, or by plug-in structure.

3. A universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap hole on the sheath and a snap point on the gasket, wherein the snap point can snap into the snap hole.

4. A universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug-in structure includes a slot provided on the sheath, and the side of the gasket can be inserted into the corresponding slot.

5. A universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the sheath and the gasket are equipped with signal holes.

6. A universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sheath includes an independently separate four-corner structure sheath, or a structure sheath that can be detached from, connected to, and locked together, and is composed of several stretchable, retractable, or telescopic sheaths.

7. A universal mobile phone case with an adapter structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The structural sleeve includes interconnected stretching structures in a Z-shape, or interconnected stretching structures forming a square shape on four sides, or interconnected stretching structures with the four corners connected from the back to the middle in an X-shape. The stretching structural sleeve has several stretching components connected to the phone holder. The phone holder can open and close 180 degrees and rotate 360 ​​degrees, and has a magnetic attraction function.

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