Item support structure

Abstract

This invention discloses an object support structure comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, and a support body. One end of the second substrate is connected to the first substrate via a bending portion, allowing the first and second substrates to fold relative to each other. One end of the support body is connected to the second substrate, and the other end has a first contact area, while the first substrate has a second contact area; the mutual contact of the first and second contact areas maintains the first and second substrates in a supported state. The second substrate has an accommodating space whose shape corresponds to the contour of the support body. In a stored state, the support body is housed within the accommodating space, so that the second substrate and the support body together form a flat surface, achieving the effects of thinness and flat storage.

Description

Item support structure Technical Field

[0001] This creation relates to the field of object support structures, specifically an object support structure that can be shaped by bending, allowing users to place objects (such as mobile devices) on it for viewing. Prior Technology

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

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

[0004] The main purpose of this creation is to provide an item support structure that is extremely thin and light, has a flat storage capacity, and can provide stable and multi-angle support.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this invention provides an item support structure comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, and a support body. One end of the second substrate is connected to the first substrate via a bending portion, allowing them to be folded relative to each other. One end of the support body is connected to the second substrate via a flexible portion, and the second substrate has an accommodating space with a shape corresponding to the support body. In the stored state, the support body can be accommodated within the accommodating space, so that the second substrate and the support body together form a flat surface, achieving an extremely thin and lightweight storage effect.

[0006] Another feature of this invention is that the first substrate, the second substrate, and the support each comprise a rigid plate and a flexible outer layer. The flexible outer layer connects the rigid plates, forming a flexible connection like a living hinge, replacing the traditional heavy mechanical shaft.

[0007] In use, the user flips the support out of the receiving space and uses the first bonding area at the end of the support to bond with the second bonding area on the first substrate (such as through magnetic attraction or friction) to form a stable triangular support structure. Since the first bonding area can be bonded to any position of the second bonding area, the user can freely adjust the support angle, greatly improving ease of use.

[0008] In some embodiments, after being opened from the retracted state, the first bonding area and the second bonding area remain bonded, and as the angle at which the first substrate and the second substrate fold and unfold increases, the first bonding area slides on the second bonding area. The user can adjust the position of the first bonding area on the second bonding area by adjusting the angle at which the first substrate and the second substrate fold and unfold, thereby adjusting the height of different supports. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

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[0010] Figure 1: A schematic diagram of the first plan view of the supporting structure of this creation in its stored state.

[0011] Figure 2: A schematic diagram of the second plan view of the supporting structure of this creation in its stored state.

[0012] Figure 3: A schematic diagram of the support structure for this creation, showing the unfolding of the first and second substrates.

[0013] Figure 4A: A schematic diagram of the supporting structure of this creation, showing the support body folded up.

[0014] Figure 4B: Another schematic diagram of the supporting structure of this creation, showing the support body folded up.

[0015] Figure 5: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the supporting structure of the object in the supported state.

[0016] Figure 6: Another three-dimensional schematic diagram of the support structure of the object in the supported state, showing the first bonding area bonded to a different second bonding area than in Figure 5.

[0017] Figure 7: This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this creation, showing how the mobile device is integrated into this creation. Implementation

[0018] To ensure that your review committee can clearly understand the content of this work, please refer to the following explanations and illustrations.

[0019] The non-permanent fixing methods described in this work refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as magnetism, Velcro, detachable snap-fit ​​mechanisms, or reusable adhesive, and allowing for easy release of the fixation, connection, joining, or linking of the two objects at any time. The permanent fixing methods described in this work refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as non-reusable adhesive, sewing, or nailing.

[0020] The coupling described in this work refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together through the aforementioned non-permanent or permanent fixing methods. The magnetism described in this work includes permanent magnetism, non-permanent magnetism, or ferromagnetic properties. The magnetic force described in this work is the attractive force generated by magnetism.

[0021] In this work, direct contact refers to the surfaces of two objects being in direct contact and roughly parallel to each other. Indirect contact refers to the surfaces of two objects being separated by other objects and unable to directly contact each other, but being adjacent to each other and roughly parallel to each other.

[0022] Although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, or parts, these elements, components, regions, and / or parts should not be limited by such terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, or part from another element, component, region, layer, or part. Therefore, the following use of "first..." may be interpreted as "second..." or "third..." without departing from the teachings of this document.

[0023] The term "sheet-like" as used in this specification refers to an object whose length, width, or diameter is much greater than its thickness, thus giving the object a flat, two-dimensional shape. However, the object still possesses a certain thickness.

[0024] This invention discloses a foldable support structure for supporting a mobile device or object on a flat surface. Specifically, the first substrate 100, the second substrate 200, and the support body 400 are each composed of a rigid sheet material and a flexible surface layer covering the rigid sheet material. The rigid sheet material is made of a relatively inflexible material (e.g., fiberglass board, acrylic, metal, etc.) to provide structural strength; the flexible surface layer can be made of a flexible material such as artificial leather or polyurethane (PU). The first substrate 100, the second substrate 200, and the support body 400 are connected by the flexible surface layer (flexible portion), allowing each component to be folded relative to each other.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1-3, this invention, as an article support structure, includes a first substrate 100 and a second substrate 200. One end of the second substrate 200 is connected to the first substrate 100 via a bending portion 10. The first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are folded relative to each other using the bending portion 10 as a fulcrum to form an included angle. A support body 400 is disposed between the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200. One end of the support body 400 is connected to the second substrate 200, allowing the support body 400 to be folded relative to the second substrate 200. The other end of the support body 400 has a first bonding area 301, and one side of the first substrate 100 has a second bonding area 302. The first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 can be bonded together. In some embodiments, the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 are magnetic, allowing them to attract each other. In some embodiments, an equivalent coupling mechanism, such as Velcro, can also be used to bond the first bonding area 301 to the second bonding area 302.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-2, which are schematic diagrams of the work in its stored state. To achieve an extremely thin and flat storage effect, the second substrate 200 has an accommodating space 50, the shape of which corresponds to the outline of the support 400. In a stored state, the support 400 is housed within the accommodating space 50, such that the support 400 is directly or indirectly attached to the first substrate 100, and the second substrate 200 and the support 400 together form a flat surface. The first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are also directly or indirectly attached to each other, and the entire work presents a flat sheet structure.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-4A and 5-6, which show the invention folded from its stored state to its supported state. The user can fold the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 together. Since the support 400 is connected to the second substrate 200, the user can fold the support 400 out of the receiving space 50 of the second substrate 200, causing the support 400 to form an angle with respect to the second substrate 200. Then, the user can attach the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 together, forming the supported state shown in Figures 4A and 5-7. In some embodiments, since the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 are magnetic, they can attract each other. Therefore, after the invention is opened from its stored state in Figures 1 and 2, the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 remain attached, and as the angle of folding the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 increases, the first bonding area 301 slides on the second bonding area 302. Users can adjust the position of the first bonding area 301 on the second bonding area 302 by adjusting the angle at which the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are folded and unfolded together, thereby adjusting the height of different supports.

[0028] Referring to Figure 4B, in some embodiments, an extension piece 3010 may be provided at one end of the first bonding area 301, while a locking groove 51 may be provided on one side of the second bonding area 302. When the first bonding area 301 is bonded to the second bonding area 302, the extension piece 3010 can be pushed into the locking groove 51, so that the extension piece 3010 is inserted into the locking groove 51 and fixed in the locking groove 51, thereby preventing the first bonding area 301 from continuing to slide, thus enabling the invention to stably maintain the support state shown in Figure 5.

[0029] As shown in Figures 5-6, in the supported state, the support body 400 forms an angle with the second substrate 200 and abuts against the first substrate 100, maintaining the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 at a specific angle. The first bonding area 301 can be arbitrarily bonded to different parts of the second bonding area 302. A key feature of this invention is that in the supported state, the first bonding area 301 can be bonded to any part of the second bonding area 302, thereby enabling the creation of various supported states at different heights. Users can also adjust the height at which the item is supported according to their needs, significantly increasing ease of use.

[0030] When using this invention, an article can be coupled to the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200, and the weight of the article is guided by the support 400 to the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302, thereby increasing the friction between the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302. In some embodiments, to increase the support of this invention and prevent the support 400 from sliding due to insufficient friction between the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302, the coefficient of friction of the second bonding area 302 is different from the coefficient of friction of other parts of the first substrate 100. For example, the coefficient of friction of the second bonding area 302 may be greater than that of other areas. Or the coefficient of friction of the first bonding area 301 may be different from that of other parts of the support 400 (e.g., greater than that of other areas).

[0031] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, in some embodiments, the support 400 has a first flexible portion 20, and the first fitting area 301 is disposed on one side of the first flexible portion 20.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 7, which is another embodiment of this invention. The first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 may further include an accommodating space 500 to accommodate a sheet-like item, thereby increasing the functionality of this invention.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 7, which is a schematic diagram of the use of this invention. Users can couple an item, such as a mobile device, to one side of the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 using either a non-permanent or permanent fixing method. In other embodiments, the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 may serve as a back cover or protective structure for the mobile device. The mobile device can be directly snapped onto the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200.

[0034] This invention features a structural design for securing objects, allowing users to view and operate them, significantly improving user convenience. Furthermore, its sheet-like shape greatly reduces its thickness when stored. Because the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 has magnetic components, the invention is less prone to accidental unfolding, making it very convenient to use, store, and carry, increasing its ease of use and practicality.

[0035] However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this invention and is not intended to limit the scope of this invention; therefore, any equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention should be covered within the patent scope of this invention.

[0036] 10: Bending section

[0037] 20: First flexible section

[0038] 100: First substrate

[0039] 200: Second substrate

[0040] 301: First Fitting Zone

[0041] 3010: Extension Film

[0042] 302: Second Adhesion Zone

[0043] 400: Support

[0044] 50: Storage space

[0045] 51: Locking slot

[0046] 500: Storage space

Claims

1. An article support structure, comprising: a first substrate and a second substrate, one end of the second substrate being connected to the first substrate via a bending portion, the first substrate and the second substrate being folded relative to each other around the bending portion to form an included angle; a support body, one end of the support body being connected to the second substrate via a flexible portion, such that the support body can be folded relative to the second substrate, wherein... The other end of the support has a first bonding area, and one side of the first substrate has a second bonding area. The first bonding area and the second bonding area can be bonded to each other. The second substrate has an accommodating space, the shape of which corresponds to the outline of the support. In a stored state, the support is housed in the accommodating space, so that the second substrate and the support together form a flat surface. The first substrate, the second substrate and the support each include a rigid plate and a flexible surface layer covering the rigid plate.

2. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein, in the stored state, the support is directly or indirectly attached to the first substrate and the second substrate.

3. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein in a supported state, the support body forms an angle with the second substrate, and the first bonding area and the second bonding area are bonded to each other, so that the first substrate and the second substrate maintain the angle.

4. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coefficient of friction of the second bonding area is different from the coefficient of friction of other parts of the first substrate.

5. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coefficient of friction of the first contact area is different from the coefficient of friction of the other parts of the support.

6. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support has a first flexible portion and the first fitting area is disposed on one side of the first flexible portion.

7. The article support structure as claimed in claim 3, wherein, in the supported state, the first fitting area can be fitted with either of the second fitting areas.

8. The article support structure as claimed in claim 7, wherein an article can be coupled to the first substrate or the support, and the weight of the article is directed by the support to the first mating area and the second mating area, thereby increasing the friction between the first mating area and the second mating area.

9. The article support structure as claimed in claim 8, wherein one side of the first substrate can be coupled to a mobile device in a non-permanent or permanent manner.

10. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first substrate or the second substrate further includes a receiving space for receiving a sheet-shaped article.

11. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first substrate or the second substrate is a back cover or protective structure of a mobile device.

12. The article support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bonding area and the second bonding area are respectively magnetic.

13. The article support structure as described in claim 1, wherein an extension piece is provided at one end of the first fitting area, and a locking groove is provided on one side of the second fitting area.

14. The article support structure as described in claim 13, wherein when the extension piece is pushed into the engagement slot so that the extension piece is inserted into the engagement slot, the first contact area cannot continue to slide.

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