Stand for placing tablets, etc.

Abstract

To provide a stand with which a tablet or a notebook computer can be placed at an appropriate height and operated.SOLUTION: A stand 1 comprises a leg part 4 that vertically stands, a pedestal 3 on which a tablet 2 or a notebook computer is placed, and a foot part 5 that horizontally extends from the lower end of the leg part. The leg part 4 has a height adjustment mechanism so that the height of the pedestal 3 can be changed. The pedestal 3 can be tilted obliquely and its vertical dimension can be adjusted and has a lower edge 15 and an upper edge 16 at its lower and upper ends so that the tablet 2 or notebook computer placed thereon does not slip off.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stand on which a personal computer or tablet can be placed so that it can be operated even when lying down. [Background technology]

[0002] Nowadays, personal computers and tablets are used in various fields and have become necessities in personal and professional life. Personal computers are generally operated by placing them on a desk or table, while tablets can be operated by holding them in the hand. Laptops are compact so that they can be folded and carried around, but they are used for daily work (paperwork) and are therefore placed on a desk or table. By operating the keyboard, one can compose text, send and receive e-mails, and obtain various information via the Internet.

[0003] In contrast, tablets have the same basic structure as laptops, but they do not have a dedicated keyboard. When composing text, users can operate the keyboard displayed on the screen, and they can also use the Internet. However, the main purpose is generally to carry it with you at all times and to be able to operate it wherever necessary.

[0004] By the way, there are no dedicated stands that allow laptops or tablets to be placed in a specific position. Therefore, they are placed on a desk or table, and sometimes on the floor or in bed. As for books, dedicated stands for reading have been known for a long time. The “reading stand” in JP 2018-909 A allows the reader to open a book with one hand. That is, when a book is placed on the stand for reading, a string is wound around each of the odd and even pages of a book spread to hold it in place, and a clip is attached to the end of the string so that the string can be held in place with one hand. Also, the front and back covers of the book can be inserted into a spring plate, allowing the book to be held in place with one hand.

[0005] The "Book Stand and Reading Stand" pertaining to Utility Model Registration No. 3204688 is a book stand that allows the opening angle of a book to be adjusted, and a reading stand equipped with this book stand. In other words, the reading stand comprises a pair of left and right reading stand side panels formed in a flat plate shape, a reading stand back panel arranged between the pair of left and right reading stand side panels, and a pair of hinges connecting the pair of left and right reading stand side panels and the reading stand back panel, and the pair of hinges are configured so that the angle formed between one (reading stand side panel) and the other (reading stand side panel) of the pair of left and right reading stand side panels can be adjusted as desired.

[0006] The "folding reading stand" disclosed in JP 2010-46106 A can be folded up lightly and easily for storage and portability, and allows the user to read in any position, from sitting upright to lying down or lying on their back. The reading stand is light, weighing just 900g, and can be folded and carried around. By using both the front and back of the table, and by using the reading stand to spread a book out on the table or to place a book face down on the table, you can read in a variety of positions, from sitting upright, to lying on your side, or even lying on your back, all with this one reading stand. [Patent Document 1] "Reading Stand" pertaining to Patent Publication No. 2018-909 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3204688 "Reading stand and reading stand" [Patent Document 3] "Folding Reading Stand" according to JP 2010-46106 A DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] As mentioned above, there are many types of stands for reading. Nowadays, many people use computers or tablets to read rather than books, and sometimes it is necessary to use a computer or tablet while lying down. However, it is difficult to use a computer or tablet in bed, and it is even impossible to operate it while lying in bed; in the case of a tablet, it is necessary to support it in your hand. The problem that the present invention aims to solve is this problem, and provides a stand on which a tablet or the like can be placed so that a computer or tablet can be operated even while in bed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The stand according to the present invention has a base on which a personal computer or tablet is placed, legs that can be adjusted in height, and feet for supporting the stand so that it does not fall over. The base is inclined with the front side lower and the rear side higher, and is provided with an adjustment mechanism to adjust the vertical dimension. The legs are also provided with adjustment mechanisms to adjust the height. The legs extend towards the front and can be inserted under a bed or futon to hold the stand in place and prevent it from falling over.

[0009] The base has an upper edge at its upper end and a lower edge at its lower end, and the computer or tablet placed on the base is sandwiched between the upper and lower edges by adjusting the vertical dimension. Incidentally, the specific adjustment mechanism for adjusting the vertical dimension of the base and the specific height adjustment mechanism for the legs are not limited. Furthermore, the base is inclined, but the angle of inclination can be adjusted. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The stand of the present invention allows a computer or tablet to be placed on the base for operation. The computer or tablet placed on the base is sandwiched between the upper and lower edges, so it is placed stably without slipping off. The base can be adjusted to an appropriate height and tilted to an optimal angle, making it easy to operate the computer.

[0011] The bent feet at the bottom of the legs can be inserted under a cushion or placed under a bed, preventing the stand from falling over when placed on a computer or tablet. In addition, by setting the base to an appropriate height and adjusting the angle of the base, it is possible to operate a tablet or PC even while lying face down. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a stand according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing an embodiment of a stand according to the present invention. [Diagram 3] An example of using the stand next to the bed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a stand for placing a tablet or a personal computer according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 indicates a stand and 2 indicates a tablet, and stand 1 is composed of a base 3, legs 4, and feet 5. The lower end of leg 4 has foot 5 which is bent vertically and extends horizontally, and the tip of foot 5 has edge 6 which protrudes upward. The leg 4 stands vertically upward so that its height can be adjusted, and for this purpose a height adjustment mechanism is provided.

[0014] The leg 4 is constructed by a lower leg 7 and an upper leg 8 in contact with each other, and oblong holes 9a, 9b, etc. are formed in the lower leg 7 and the upper leg 8 at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction, and screws 10 pass through these oblong holes 9a, 9b and are fastened with nuts. Therefore, the upper leg 8 is combined with the lower leg 7, and the height (length) of the leg 4 is fixed without being shortened.

[0015] A base 3 is provided at the top end of the leg 4, and the tablet 2 is placed on the base 3. The base 3 is configured by combining a flat lower base 11 and a flat upper base 12, and is inclined at an angle. The upper base 12 slides to adjust the depth dimension of the base 3, and has an adjustment mechanism similar to that of the leg 4. That is, long holes 13a, 13b are provided in parallel at a predetermined distance in the lower base 11 and the upper base 12, and screws 14 are passed through these long holes 13a, 13b and fastened.

[0016] The tablet 2 is placed on the base 3, and the upper base 12 can slide to fit the dimensions of the tablet 2 placed on it. The lower end of the lower base 11 is formed with a lower edge 15 that stands upward, and the upper end of the upper base 12 is provided with an upper edge 16 . The tablet 2 placed on the base 3 is sandwiched between the lower edge 15 and the upper edge 16, so that the tablet 2 does not slip off the base 3 and is placed stably.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the stand 1 from behind. The stand 1 stands vertically when the feet 5 are placed on the ground, and the tablet 2 can be placed on the base 3. By the way, the stand 1 of the present invention can be used freely, and just like when reading a book, the stand 1 can be placed in front of a person sitting on the floor and the tablet 2 can be placed on the pedestal 3. To make it easier to operate the tablet 2, the adjustment mechanism of the legs 4 can be adjusted to set the pedestal 3 to an appropriate height. In this case, it is advisable to place the foot 5 under a cushion to prevent the stand 1 from falling over.

[0018] 3 shows an example of use in which stand 1 is placed beside bed 17, with foot 5 inserted and sandwiched between bed 17 and bed stand 18. By inserting foot 5 between bed 17 and bed stand 18, edge 6 protruding upwards engages with the underside of bed 17, preventing foot 5 from moving out of place. In this way, by placing the stand 1 beside the bed 17 and placing the tablet 2 on the base 3, the tablet 2 can be operated even while lying down on the bed 17.

[0019] 1 is manufactured by bending a plate material, but the material is not necessarily limited to plate material. Also, the height adjustment mechanism provided on the legs 4 does not have to be a long hole, but can be a multiple round holes arranged in the vertical direction, and the lower leg 7 and the upper leg 8 can be screwed in by aligning the appropriate round holes.

[0020] The base 3 is supported at an appropriate angle, and as shown in the rear perspective view of FIG. 2, a support plate 19 is provided to support the base 3 so that it does not fall over. A magnet plate 20 is attached to the rear surface of the base 3, and a magnet plate 21 is attached to the rear surface of the leg 4, with a support plate 19 interposed between the magnet plates 20, 21. Small magnets are provided at both ends of the support plate 19, and the magnets at the ends are fixed at appropriate positions by magnets 20 and 21. In order for the base 3 to be inclined, a shaft 22 is provided at the upper end of the leg 4, and the base 3 is attached so as to be swingable around the shaft 22. In addition, an upper plate 23 is extended toward the front of the upper leg 8 so that it can be sandwiched between the foot part 5 according to the thickness of the mattress laid on the bed 17. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1 Stand 2 tablets 3 Pedestal 4 legs 5 Foot 6. Margins 7 Lower leg 8 Upper leg 9 Slot 10 Screws 11 Lower pedestal 12 Upper pedestal 13 Slot 14 Screws 15 Lower edge 16 Upper edge 17 Bed 18 Bed stand 19 Support plate 20 Magnetic board 21 Magnetic board 22 Upper Board 23 Axis

Claims

1. A stand for placing a tablet or laptop computer at an appropriate height for operation, the stand comprising vertically erected legs, a base on which the tablet or laptop computer is placed, and feet extending horizontally from the lower ends of the legs, the legs equipped with a height adjustment mechanism so that the height of the base can be changed, the base is inclined diagonally and its vertical dimension can be adjusted, the lower and upper ends of the base are formed with lower and upper edges to prevent the tablet or laptop computer placed on it from slipping off, an axis is provided at the upper ends of the legs so that the inclination angle of the base can be adjusted, a magnetic plate is attached to the back of the base and the legs, a support plate is interposed between the two magnetic plates, and magnets are provided at both ends of the support plate, and the magnets at the tips are attached at appropriate positions on the magnetic plate to prevent the inclined base from falling over.

2. 2. The stand for supporting a tablet or notebook computer according to claim 1, wherein the tips of said legs are formed with edges that protrude upward.

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