Support base

Abstract

To provide a support base capable of easily changing the position and posture of an electronic device.SOLUTION: A support base 1 for an electronic device has a display unit and a grip unit. The support base 1 comprises an erection part 10 that is erected in a cylindrical shape and into which a display unit is fitted, and placement parts 21, 22, 23 that protrudes inward from each of a pair of opposing inner surfaces of the erection part 10 and on which the display unit is placed. In the placement parts 22, 23 that protrude from one of the pair of inner surfaces, a curved port 25 is formed which curves downward and supports the grip unit. The erection part 10 is provided with a first notch 16 that is cut out at its upper edge to allow the grip unit to pass through, and a second notch 17 that is cut out at its upper edge to allow the grip unit, supported by the curved part 25, to pass through and is different from first notch 16.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support base. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, electronic magnifiers are known that display enlarged images on an LCD screen when viewing small objects such as letters and figures. The drawback to using an electronic magnifier is that it must be held in the hand, which can be tiring and limits the use of both hands. Therefore, movable stands have been commercially available that allow the electronic magnifier to be stationary and magnify letters and figures written on paper or other media. Using a stand makes it easier to operate the electronic magnifier and frees up both hands.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a magnifying glass with a stand in which the magnifying glass body is always stably supported by a stand, allowing hands-free operation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-066778 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The technology described in Patent Document 1 has the problem that it takes time to adjust the position because it is necessary to move the movable part to align the lens with the object to be enlarged. Furthermore, although it is possible to move the arm forward, the only way to turn it sideways is to move the fixed base, which is a burden to the user when enlarging horizontal text, for example.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a support base that allows the position and attitude of an electronic device to be easily changed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a support stand according to a first aspect of the present invention is a support stand for an electronic device having a display unit and a gripping unit, and comprises a first support unit that supports the display unit and holds the electronic device in a first position, and a second support unit that supports the gripping unit and holds the electronic device in a second position.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, a support stand according to a second aspect of the present invention is a support stand for an electronic device having a display unit and a grip unit, and includes: a cylindrical upright portion into which the display unit is fitted, and a mounting portion protruding inward from each of a pair of opposing inner surfaces of the upright portion and on which the display unit is mounted. The mounting portion protruding from one of the pair of inner surfaces is formed with a curved portion that curves downward and supports the grip unit, and the upright portion is formed with a first notch cut out at its upper edge to allow the grip unit to pass through, and a second notch different from the first notch cut out at its upper edge to allow the grip unit supported by the curved portion to pass through. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a support base that allows the position and attitude of an electronic device to be easily changed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B show the state in which an electronic device is supported by a support stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a perspective view of the electronic device placed horizontally, and (b) is a perspective view of the electronic device placed vertically. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the support base according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the support base according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the support base taken along the cross-sectional line IV-IV in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the support base taken along the cross-sectional line VV in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] Cross-sectional view of the support base taken along the section line VI-VI in Figure 4 [Figure 7] 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views showing the state in which an electronic device is supported by a support stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 5 when the electronic device is placed horizontally, and (b) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4 when the electronic device is placed vertically. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] A support stand according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the support stand 1 can support an electronic device 100 in two positions. Here, the electronic device 100 is an electronic magnifying glass that captures, for example, newspaper text or a user's hand while working using an imaging unit 103 and displays the captured image on a display screen 102. The electronic device 100 has a display unit 101 having a rectangular planar shape and a rod-shaped grip unit 104 connected to a short edge of the display unit 101. The imaging unit 103 is provided approximately in the center of the back surface of the display unit 101, and the display screen 102 is provided on the front surface of the display unit 101. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the support stand 1 can support the electronic device 100 in a horizontal position (first position) in which the longitudinal direction of the display unit 101 is aligned horizontally. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1(b), the support base 1 can support the electronic device 100 in a portrait orientation (second orientation) in which the shorter side of the display unit 101 is aligned with the horizontal direction.

[0012] In the following description, "front," "back," "left," "right," "up," and "down" refer to the direction from which the user looking at the electronic device 100 is located relative to the support stand 1 that supports the electronic device 100 as "front," and the opposite direction as "back," and further refer to "left," "right," "up," and "down" from the perspective of the user looking at the electronic device 100.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 2, the support base 1 has an upright portion 10 that is shaped like a cylinder with a substantially rectangular cross section, and mounting portions 20 that protrude inward from the inner surfaces of the opposing upright portions 10. The support base 1 is formed from a single material, for example, synthetic resin. The support base 1 is preferably formed from a translucent or transparent material so that, for example, an object to be imaged by the electronic device 100 can be viewed from the outside through the support base 1. Examples of transparent materials include acrylic resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, and polystyrene resin, while examples of translucent materials include polyethylene and polyacetal.

[0014] 2 and 3, the standing portion 10 has a first side plate portion 11 that stands up vertically, a second side plate portion 12 that faces the first side plate portion 11, a third side plate portion 13 that connects the right edge of the first side plate portion 11 to the right edge of the second side plate portion 12, and a fourth side plate portion 14 that connects the left edge of the first side plate portion 11 to the left edge of the second side plate portion 12. The first side plate portion 11 and the second side plate portion 12 are arranged to face each other, and the third side plate portion 13 and the fourth side plate portion 14 are arranged to face each other.

[0015] The first side plate 11 stands up vertically and parallel to the left-right direction. The first side plate 11 has a rectangular flat plate shape and is provided so as to be on the front side of the user when using the support base 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the first side plate 11 has an inclined plate 11c that bends at its upper end and extends into the hollow portion of the support base 1. This inclined plate 11c is provided parallel to the second side plate 12.

[0016] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second side plate 12 is arranged parallel to the left-right direction and tilted forward. That is, the second side plate 12 is arranged so as to approach the first side plate 11 as it goes upward. The second side plate 12 has a planar shape of a rectangular plate with a second notch 17 (described later) formed in its upper edge 12a. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper edge 12a of the second side plate 12 is raised to a position higher than the upper edge 11a of the first side plate 11. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper edge 12a of the second side plate 12 is parallel to the upper edge 11a of the first side plate 11 except for the area where the second notch 17 is formed. Furthermore, the lower edge 12b of the second side plate 12 is higher than the lower end of the support base 1 as shown in FIG. 4. Therefore, when the support base 1 is placed on the desk 200, a gap G is provided between the lower edge 12b of the second side plate portion 12 and the surface of the desk 200. The second side plate portion 12 is provided so as to be on the rear side of the support base 1.

[0017] The second side plate 12 also has a second notch 17 cut out from the upper edge 12a. As shown in FIG. 6, the second notch 17 is cut out vertically from the center of the upper edge 12a. The second notch 17 is formed by cutting out the upper edge of the standing portion 10 at the intersection between the curved portion 25 (described later) and the standing portion 10. The second notch 17 is for allowing the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 to pass through when placed vertically. The second notch 17 has a semicircular cutout that matches the concave surface 25a of the curved portion 25 that abuts against the second side plate 12. This allows the concave surface 25a and the second notch 17 to be continuous without any step. The shape of the cut-out second cutout portion 17 is arbitrary, as long as it allows the display unit 101 to escape to the outside of the support base 1 without interfering with the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 placed vertically.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the third side plate 13 is raised vertically and parallel to the front-to-rear direction. The front edge of the third side plate 13 is connected to the right edge of the first side plate 11, and the rear edge of the third side plate 13 is connected to the right edge of the second side plate 12, and the front edge 13c of the third side plate 13 is aligned with the up-down direction (vertical direction), as shown in FIG. 4. Meanwhile, the rear edge 13d of the third side plate 13 is tilted forward from the vertical state. The upper edge 13a of the third side plate 13 is tilted with its rear side facing upward, connecting the upper edge 11a of the first side plate 11 and the upper edge 12a of the second side plate 12. The inclination angle θ1 of the upper edge 13a of the third side plate 13 with respect to the horizontal direction is, for example, 30 degrees. The magnitude of the inclination angle θ1 is not limited and may be any angle equal to or greater than 0 degrees. The lower edge 13b of the third side plate 13 extends rearward from the lower edge 11b of the first side plate 11 and has a bending point 13e where it bends diagonally upward to connect to the lower edge 12b of the second side plate 12.

[0019] The third side plate 13 also has a first notch 16 cut out from the upper edge 13a. The first notch 16 is cut out from the center of the upper edge 13a perpendicular to the upper edge 13a. As shown in FIG. 1(a), this first notch 16 is for allowing the grip 104 of the horizontally placed electronic device 100 to pass through. The shape of the cut-out first notch 16 is arbitrary, as long as it allows the display unit 101 to escape to the outside of the support base 1 without interfering with the grip 104 of the horizontally placed electronic device 100.

[0020] 2 and 3, an engagement portion 15 that engages with the display unit 101 of the horizontally placed electronic device 100 is formed on the upper portion of the third side plate portion 13 on both sides of the first cutout portion 16. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 7(b), the engagement portion 15 is engaged by, for example, a snap fit, and the elasticity of the material is utilized to fit a protrusion 15a that protrudes inward into a recess 101a of the display unit 101, thereby fixing the display unit 101.

[0021] The fourth side plate 14 has a bilaterally symmetrical configuration with the third side plate 13, except that the first notch 16 is not formed. To avoid redundant explanation, detailed explanation of the fourth side plate 14 will be omitted. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the fourth side plate 14 is raised vertically and parallel to the front-to-rear direction. The front edge of the fourth side plate 14 is connected to the left edge of the first side plate 11 in a state where it coincides with the left edge of the second side plate 12.

[0022] When viewed from below, the standing portion 10, which is surrounded by four side plates, has a rectangular lower end as shown in FIG. 3. The support base 1 is used by placing the U-shaped portion consisting of the lower edge 14b of the fourth side plate 14, the lower edge 11b of the first side plate 11, and the lower edge 13b of the third side plate 13 on a desk or a spread newspaper. When viewed from above, the cylindrical standing portion 10 has a rectangular opening as shown in FIG. 2. Because the second side plate 12 formed at the rear of the support base 1 is tilted forward, the opening formed at the upper end of the standing portion 10 is smaller than the opening formed at the lower end. The inner edge (opening) at the top of the standing portion 10 is shaped and sized to fit the display unit 101 of the electronic device 100.

[0023] 2, the mounting portion 20 has a first mounting portion 21 protruding inward from the inner surface of the first side plate portion 11, and a second mounting portion 22 and a third mounting portion 23 protruding inward from the inner surface of the second side plate portion 12 facing the first side plate portion 11. The inner surface of the first side plate portion 11 and the inner surface of the second side plate portion 12 form a pair of opposing inner surfaces. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the mounting portion 20 abuts against the back surface (the surface on which the imaging portion 103 is provided) of the display unit 101 of the electronic device 100 placed horizontally, thereby supporting the electronic device 100.

[0024] The first mounting portion 21 is a flat portion extending over approximately the entire length of the first side plate 11 in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 4 , the first mounting portion 21 is located a distance L1 away from the upper edge 11a of the first side plate 11. This distance L1 is equal to or slightly smaller than the thickness of the display unit 101 of the electronic device 100. The first mounting portion 21 is inclined upward toward the rear. The inclination angle θ1 of the first mounting portion 21 relative to the horizontal direction is, for example, 30 degrees. This inclination angle θ1 is the same as the inclination angle θ1 of the upper edge 13a of the third side plate 13 and the upper edge 14a of the fourth side plate 14 relative to the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the protrusion amount L2 of the first mounting portion 21 from the first side plate 11 is set to a length that prevents the first mounting portion 21 from interfering with the imaging unit 103 of the electronic device 100 when placed horizontally.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, the second and third mounting portions 22 and 23 are provided with a curved portion 25 sandwiched therebetween, and each has a flat plate shape. As shown in FIG. 4, the second and third mounting portions 22 and 23 are formed at a position spaced a distance L1 from the upper edge 12a of the second side plate 12. This distance L1 is the same as the distance L1 from the upper edge 11a of the first mounting portion 21. The second and third mounting portions 22 and 23 have a downward slope toward the front. The inclination angle θ1 of the second and third mounting portions 22 and 23 relative to the horizontal is, for example, 30 degrees. This inclination angle θ1 is the same as the inclination angle θ1 of the first mounting portion 21, the upper edge 13a of the third side plate 13, and the upper edge 14a of the fourth side plate 14 relative to the horizontal. As a result, the first mounting portion 21, the second mounting portion 22, and the third mounting portion 23 are arranged on the same plane that is parallel to the left-right direction and has an inclination angle of 30 degrees relative to the front-rear direction (a downward slope toward the front). As a result, the display unit 101, which is fitted laterally to the upper part of the support base 1, can abut the first mounting portion 21, the second mounting portion 22, and the third mounting portion 23 without any gaps, and is placed in a stable state without any rattle. In addition, the protrusion amount L3 of the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23 from the second side plate portion 12 is set to a length that does not cause the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23 to interfere with the imaging unit 103 of the electronic device 100 placed laterally. As a result, gaps are formed between the first mounting portion 21 and the second mounting portion 22 and between the first mounting portion 21 and the third mounting portion 23 to accommodate the imaging unit 103.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the support base 1 further has an insertion portion 26 provided below the first mounting portion 21, an abutment portion 27 formed on the underside of the first mounting portion 21, and a curved portion 25 formed between the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23.

[0027] The insertion portion 26 is formed by an inclined plate 11c that extends to below the first placement portion 21. The edge of the insertion portion 26 is raised toward the rear, forming a recess 26a into which the tip of the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 can be inserted. As shown in FIG. 5, the insertion portion 26 is formed in the center of the support base 1 in the left-right direction, and the tip of the grip portion 104 is inserted when the electronic device 100 is placed vertically. The shape of the recess 26a is formed in a substantially semicircular shape that is convex downward, with the diameter portion matching the first placement portion 21. The shape of the recess 26a is arbitrary, as long as it is a shape that allows the tip of the grip portion 104 to be inserted.

[0028] The contact portion 27 is formed to protrude perpendicularly from the lower surface of the first mounting portion 21 relative to the first mounting portion 21. The contact portion 27 is formed in the center of the support base 1 in the left-right direction, and is formed at a position rearward of the insertion portion 26. The protruding end (tip) of the contact portion 27 is inclined so that the rear side faces upward, and the inclination angle θ2 with respect to the horizontal direction is, for example, 50 degrees. The contact portion 27 abuts against the upper surface of the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 placed vertically, and supports the electronic device 100 to prevent it from falling over.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the curved portion 25 has a shape that curves downward from the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23. As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 6, the curved portion 25 is formed in a semicircular shape that is convex downward. As shown in FIG. 4, the concave surface 25a of the curved portion 25 is inclined so that the rear side faces upward, and the inclination angle θ2 with respect to the horizontal direction is, for example, 50 degrees. This inclination angle θ2 is the same as the inclination angle θ2 of the protruding end of the abutting portion 27 with respect to the horizontal direction. The grip portion 104 of the vertically placed electronic device 100 is placed on the concave surface 25a of the curved portion 25. By making the concave surface 25a semicircular, the placed grip portion 104 does not wobble from side to side. The cross-sectional shape of the concave surface 25a of the curved portion 25 is arbitrary, as long as it can be a shape that allows the grip portion 104 to be placed without wobbling.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3 , the support base 1 is provided with a friction reducer 30 for improving the sliding of the support base 1. The friction reducer 30 is provided at the lower end of the standing portion 10, at the intersection of the first side plate portion 11 and the third side plate portion 13 and at the intersection of the first side plate portion 11 and the fourth side plate portion 14. That is, the friction reducer 30 is attached to the bottom of the standing portion 10 on the side (front side) where the first mounting portion 21, the second mounting portion 22, and the third mounting portion 23 are lowered. The friction reducer 30 is attached to the standing portion 10 via, for example, an adhesive portion (not shown). The surface of the friction reducer 30 opposite the adhesive portion is treated with, for example, a fluororesin to improve sliding. The friction reducer 30 is provided only on the front side of the support base 1, i.e., the front side as seen from the user.

[0031] Next, a method of using the support base 1 will be described. When the electronic device 100 having the function of an electronic magnifier is held in a horizontal position (first position) on the support base 1, the display unit 101 is fitted into the standing portion 10 from above with the longitudinal direction of the display unit 101 aligned with the left-right direction. At this time, the gripping portion 104 passes through the first notch 16 formed in the standing portion 10. As a result, the display unit 101 is placed on the first placement portion 21 as shown in FIG. 7( a), and is also placed similarly on the second placement portion 22 and the third placement portion 23 shown in FIG. 2. At this time, the recess 101a engages with the four engagement portions 15, and the display unit 101 is supported by the support base 1. In this way, the first placement portion 21, the second placement portion 22, and the third placement portion 23 function as first support portions that hold the electronic device 100 in the first position.

[0032] In this way, the electronic device 100 supported on the support base 1 in a horizontal position can capture an image of the area surrounded by the standing portion 10, and displays an enlarged image on the display unit 101. The user can move the support base 1 over the object to be captured, for example, a newspaper, and view the enlarged image displayed on the display unit 101.

[0033] On the other hand, when the electronic device 100 is held in a vertical position (second position) on the support base 1, the shorter side of the display unit 101 is aligned with the left-right direction, and the tip of the grip portion 104 is inserted into the recess 26a as shown in FIG. 7(b). Then, the grip portion 104 is passed through the second notch 17 and placed on the recess 25a of the curved portion 25. This allows the grip portion 104 to be hooked onto the abutment portion 27, and the electronic device 100 is held in a vertical position. In this way, the recess 25a and the abutment portion 27 of the curved portion 25 function as a second support portion that supports the electronic device 100 in the second position.

[0034] The electronic device 100, supported by the support base 1 in a vertical position, captures an image outside the area surrounded by the standing portion 10 and displays an enlarged image on the display unit 101. The user can move the support base 1 over the object to be imaged, such as a newspaper, to view the enlarged image. In addition to viewing a newspaper or the like, the user can also capture an image of their hands while performing sewing or other tasks. In this way, when the electronic device 100 is placed vertically, it is possible to capture an image of an object outside the standing portion 10, such as displaying an object to be imaged held in the user's hand on the display unit 101.

[0035] According to the above embodiment, the display unit 101 of the electronic device 100 is fitted into the upright portion 10 and placed and supported on the first to third mounting portions 21, 22, and 23, thereby holding the electronic device 100 in a horizontal orientation (first orientation). Furthermore, the electronic device 100 can be held in a vertical orientation (second orientation) by inserting the tip of the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 into the recess 26a, placing the grip portion 104 on the concave surface 25a of the curved portion 25, and hooking it onto the abutment portion 27. In this way, by using the support base 1, the orientation of the electronic device 100 can be easily changed. Furthermore, by moving the support base 1 that holds the electronic device 100, the position of the electronic device 100 can be easily changed.

[0036] Furthermore, the standing portion 10 is formed with a first notch 16 through which the grip portion 104 passes when the electronic device 100 is placed horizontally, and a second notch 17 through which the grip portion 104 passes when the electronic device 100 is placed vertically. As a result, when changing the position of the electronic device 100 having the grip portion 104, the rod-shaped member grip portion 104 does not get in the way, and the position and position of the electronic device 100 can be easily changed.

[0037] Furthermore, the erected portion 10 is provided with an engagement portion 15 that engages with the display portion 101 placed horizontally. This allows the electronic device 100 to be fixed to the support base 1, making it difficult for the electronic device 100 to come off the support base 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the lengths of the first to third mounting portions 21, 22, 23 protruding from the inner surface of the standing portion 10 are set to lengths that do not interfere with the imaging unit 103. That is, gaps for arranging the imaging unit 103 are formed between the first mounting portion 21 and the second mounting portion 22 and between the first mounting portion 21 and the third mounting portion 23. This makes it possible to prevent the first to third mounting portions 21, 22, 23 from appearing in an image captured by the imaging unit 103 while allowing the display unit 101 to be supported by the first to third mounting portions 21, 22, 23.

[0039] Moreover, the first to third placement sections 21, 22, and 23 that support the display section 101 are formed to have a downward slope toward the front, which allows the display screen 102 to be in a slightly upright position, making it easier for a user sitting in front to view the display screen 102.

[0040] Furthermore, a friction reducing portion 30 for improving sliding is attached to the front side of the support base 1, i.e., the bottom of the standing portion 10 on the front side as seen from the user. This allows the support base 1 to slide easily on the imaging subject, and makes it less likely that the first side plate portion 11 standing vertically on the front side will get caught on the imaging subject.

[0041] Furthermore, the support base 1 is formed from a translucent or transparent material so that the interior surrounded by the standing portion 10 can be seen through the standing portion 10. This makes it possible to grasp from the outside the location being imaged by the electronic device 100, improving the usability of the support base 1.

[0042] In addition, the second side plate portion 12 disposed at the rear is formed in a manner that it is tilted forward, thereby making it possible to increase the length of the bottom of the standing portion 10 in the front-to-rear direction, and to stabilize the support base 1 placed on it.

[0043] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above-described embodiment, the first notch 16 is described as being formed in the third side plate 13 located on the right side, but it may also be formed in the fourth side plate 14 located on the left side. Furthermore, the notch may also be formed in both the third side plate 13 and the fourth side plate 14.

[0044] Furthermore, although the engaging portion 15 formed on the standing portion 10 has been described as a snap fit, any form may be used as long as it can fix the display unit 101, and it may also be a form in which projections and recesses are provided to engage with each other. Also, a form in which a magnet is provided to fix the display unit 101 may also be used.

[0045] Furthermore, the material of the friction reducing portion 30 can be selected arbitrarily as long as it makes the support base 1 slippery. Furthermore, the friction reducing portion 30 may be provided not only at the front but also at the four corners of the bottom of the standing portion 10.

[0046] Electronic device 100 is not limited to an electronic magnifying glass, but may be other electronic devices such as a smartphone, a digital camera, etc. Furthermore, grip portion 104 does not need to be integral with display portion 101, and may be configured to be detachable from display portion 101.

[0047] Furthermore, although the grip portion 104 of the electronic device 100 has been described as being connected to a short edge of the display unit 101, it may be connected to a long edge of the display unit 101. In this case, the upper portion of the standing portion 10 into which the display unit 101 is fitted may be short in the left-right direction and long in the front-to-back direction. Furthermore, although the grip portion 104 has been described as being connected to the center of the edge of the display unit 101, it may be connected to a position offset from the center of the edge. In this case, the first notch 16 is formed at a position offset from the center of the upper edge 13a of the third side plate portion 13.

[0048] Also, it has been explained that the inclination angle θ1 of the placing portion 20, the upper edge portion 13a of the third side plate portion 13, and the upper edge portion 14a of the fourth side plate portion 14 is set to 30 degrees as an example, and can be any angle equal to or greater than 0 degrees. However, it is more preferable to incline the placing portion 20 by setting the inclination angle θ1 greater than 0 degrees so that the user can easily view the display screen 102. Furthermore, since it is expected that a user sitting in a chair will use the device by placing the support base 1 on a desk, it is more preferable to set the inclination angle θ1 to 20 degrees or greater and 40 degrees or less.

[0049] Also, the curved portion 25 and abutment portion 27, which constitute the second support portion, and the insertion portion 26 have been described as being formed in the center in the left-right direction of the support base 1. However, these may be formed at any position, and the second support portion and the insertion portion 26 may be formed in a position shifted from the center in the left-right direction of the support base 1.

[0050] Also, it has been described that the abutting portion 27 is formed on the first mounting portion 21, and the curved portion 25 is formed on the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23. However, the abutting portion 27 may be configured to be separate from the first mounting portion 21, for example, protruding from the inclined plate 11c. Also, the curved portion 25 may be configured to be separate from the second mounting portion 22 and the third mounting portion 23, for example, protruding from the second side plate portion 12. Due to such deformation, the depth of the first notch portion 16 and the second notch portion 17 is changed.

[0051] Furthermore, although it has been described that the display unit 101 is fitted and supported at the top of the support base 1, the first support portion and the second support portion may be formed lower than in the above embodiment, so that the display unit 101 is supported at the center or bottom in the height direction of the support base 1. In accordance with such a modification, the depths of the first notch portion 16 and the second notch portion 17 are changed.

[0052] The features described in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be combined in any manner unless they are inconsistent.

[0053] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and the present invention includes the inventions described in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 1...support base, 10...standing portion, 11...first side plate portion, 11a...upper edge portion, 11b...lower edge portion, 11c...inclined plate, 12...second side plate portion, 12a...upper edge portion, 12b...lower edge portion, 13...third side plate portion, 13a...upper edge portion, 13b...lower edge portion, 13c...front edge portion, 13d...rear edge portion, 13e...bending point, 14...fourth side plate portion, 14a...upper edge portion, 14b...lower edge portion, 15...engagement portion, 15a...projection portion, 16...first notch portion, 17...second notch portion , 20...Placement portion, 21...First placement portion (placement portion), 22...Second placement portion (placement portion), 23...Third placement portion (placement portion), 25...Curved portion, 25a...Concave surface, 26...Insertion portion, 26a...Concave portion, 27...Abutment portion, 30...Friction reduction portion, 100...Electronic device, 101...Display portion, 101a...Concave portion, 102...Display screen, 103...Imaging portion, 104...Gripping portion, 200...Desk, θ1, θ2...Tilt angle, G...Gap, L1...Distance, L2, L3...Protrusion amount

Claims

1. A support base for an electronic device having a display unit and a grip unit, a first support portion that supports the display portion and holds the electronic device in a first position; a second support portion that supports the grip portion and holds the electronic device in a second position. Support stand.

2. a first notch through which the grip portion of the electronic device held in the first position passes, and a second notch through which the grip portion of the electronic device held in the second position passes; The support base according to claim 1 .

3. A support base for an electronic device having a display unit and a grip unit, a cylindrical upright portion into which the display unit is fitted; a mounting portion on which the display unit is placed, the mounting portion protruding inward from each of a pair of opposing inner surfaces of the standing portion, a curved portion that curves downward and supports the gripping portion is formed on the mounting portion that protrudes from one of the pair of inner surfaces, The erected portion is formed with a first notch portion, the upper edge of which is cut out to allow the grip portion to pass through, and a second notch portion, different from the first notch, the upper edge of which is cut out to allow the grip portion supported by the curved portion to pass through. Support stand.

4. an engaging portion that engages with the electronic device placed on the placement portion is formed on an inner surface of the standing portion; The support base according to claim 3 .

5. The electronic device has an imaging unit that captures an image of a downward direction when the electronic device is placed on the placement unit, A gap for disposing the imaging unit is formed between the placement portions protruding inward from the pair of inner surfaces. The support base according to claim 3 .

6. The mounting portion has a downward slope from one of the pair of inner surfaces to the other opposing inner surface. The support base according to claim 3 .

7. A friction reducing portion is attached to the bottom of the upright portion on the side where the placing portion is lowered to improve sliding. The support base according to claim 3 .

8. The interior surrounded by the standing portion is formed from a material that allows the interior to be seen through the standing portion. The support base according to claim 3 .

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