Cover for electronic device

Abstract

A cover for an electronic device is disclosed. The cover for an electronic device according to the present disclosure comprises: a body having a base and a support unit pivotably connected to the base; and an angle plate disposed on the inner side of the body and having one side and another side pivotably connected to the base and the support unit, respectively, and having at least one bending portion disposed between the one side and the other side and formed in the direction in which the one side and the other side extend, wherein the part of the angle plate bent at the at least one bending portion comes into contact with the base so that the support unit can be fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the base.

Description

Covers for electronic devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cover for an electronic device.

[0002] As the displays of electronic devices carried by users become increasingly larger, the demand for stand-type covers that protect electronic devices from external shocks or allow them to be placed on a stand is increasing.

[0003] A stand-alone cover must be fixed to an electronic device to protect it, and at the same time, it must be able to be easily changed to a stand structure when necessary to stably support the electronic device.

[0004] Recently, as electronic devices become larger, research is actively being conducted on stand-alone cover structures to stably support the increased load of electronic devices.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned and other problems.

[0006] Another purpose may be to provide a cover for an electronic device that can stably support a large, heavy-duty electronic device.

[0007] Another purpose may be to provide a cover for an electronic device that allows for adjusting the angle at which the electronic device is mounted.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide a cover for an electronic device that can be easily folded when not in use to reduce the area it occupies.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide a cover for an electronic device that can reliably protect the screen of the electronic device from the outside by minimizing the gap that occurs between the screen and the cover of the electronic device.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a cover for an electronic device includes: a body having a base and a support portion pivotally connected to the base; and an angle plate disposed inside the body, one side and the other side of which are pivotally connected to the base and the support portion, respectively, the angle plate having at least one folded portion disposed between the one side and the other side and formed in a direction in which the one side and the other side extend; wherein a part of the angle plate folded through the folded portion comes into contact with the base, so that the support portion can be fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the base.

[0011] The effects of the cover for an electronic device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0012] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device capable of stably supporting a large, high-load electronic device can be provided.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can adjust the angle at which the electronic device is mounted.

[0014] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can be easily folded when not in use to reduce the area occupied.

[0015] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can stably protect the screen of the electronic device from the outside by minimizing the gap that occurs between the screen and the cover of the electronic device.

[0016] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

[0017] FIGS. 1 to 11 are drawings illustrating examples of covers for electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0019] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0020] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0021] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0022] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0023] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0024] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0025]

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, a cover (1) for an electronic device can be detachably coupled or mounted to an electronic device (2). The electronic device (2) may be a display device. The electronic device (2) may include a display panel (100). The display panel (100) may display a screen. The cover (1) for an electronic device may be referred to as a cover stand or a folio cover.

[0027] The electronic device (2) may have a shape in which the length in one direction (x) is equal to or longer than the width in the other direction (y) intersecting the one direction. The cover (1) for the electronic device may have a shape that corresponds overall to the front surface of the electronic device (2). The cover (1) for the electronic device may include a first long side (LS1) extending in one direction, a second long side (LS2) opposite the first long side, a first short side (SS1) adjacent to the first long side and the second long side, and a second short side (SS2) opposite the first short side. The direction in which the first long side (LS1) or the second long side (LS2) is extended may be defined as the length direction of the cover (1) for the electronic device. The direction in which the first short side (SS1) or the second short side (SS2) is extended may be defined as the width direction of the cover (1) for the electronic device. The direction intersecting the length direction and the width direction of the cover (1) for the electronic device may be defined as the thickness direction of the cover (1) for the electronic device.

[0028] When a cover (1) for an electronic device is combined or mounted on an electronic device (2), the surface covering the screen of the display panel (100) can be defined as the rear surface (RS, see FIG. 3), and the surface facing the rear surface can be defined as the front surface (FS). The direction in which the front surface (FS) of the cover (1) for an electronic device faces can be referred to as the front (z), and the opposite direction can be referred to as the rear surface.

[0029]

[0030] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are front and back views of an unfolded cover for an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a cover (1) for an electronic device may include a body (10), an angle plate (20), and a flap (30). The body (10) and the angle plate (20) may form a single horizontal plane when the cover (1) for the electronic device (hereinafter referred to as the cover (1)) is unfolded. When the cover (1) is unfolded, the body (10) and the angle plate (20) may form a plate shape corresponding to the front surface of the electronic device (2).

[0032] The body (10) may include a base (11) and a support (12, 13). The base (11) and the support (12, 13) may be plates having flat surfaces. The base (11) and the support (12, 13) may have a shape corresponding to the circumference of the front surface of the electronic device (2). Specifically, the base (11) may have a shape in which a portion of the right side of a rectangular plate is recessed inward. The base (11) may have a shape in which the upper and lower sides of the right side of the rectangular plate are provided with two legs protruding toward the right. The support (12, 13) may have a shape in which a portion of the left side of the rectangular plate is recessed inward. The support (12, 13) may have a shape in which the upper and lower sides of the left side of the rectangular plate are provided with two legs protruding toward the left. Overall, the base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) may each have a 'ㄷ' shape or a 'U' shape. The base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) may be connected to each other so that their respective legs can pivot. The base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) may be connected to each other through the legs and may form a rectangular plate shape with a rectangular hole formed inside the entire body. The base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) may be formed of a plastic such as epoxy.

[0033] The base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) can be pivotally connected to each other. A first body bend portion (14) can be formed between the base (11) and the support portions (12, 13). The first body bend portion (14) can be formed to extend in a vertical direction or in the width direction of the cover (1). The base (11) and the support portions (12, 13) can rotate with respect to each other with the first body bend portion (14) as a rotational axis.

[0034] The support portion (12, 13) can be divided into two support portions. The support portion (12, 13) can include a first support portion (12) and a second support portion (13). The first support portion (12) can be pivotally connected to each of the upper and lower legs of the second support portion (13). A second body bend portion (15) can be formed between the first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13). The second body bend portion (15) can be formed to extend long along the width direction of the cover (1). The second body bend portion (15) can be formed between each of the upper and lower legs of the second support portion (13) and the first support portion (12). The left side of the first support portion (12) can be connected to the upper and lower legs of the base (11) via the first body bend portion (14). The first support part (12) and the base (11) can rotate with respect to each other with the first body bending part (14) as the rotation axis.

[0035] The angle plate (20) may be placed on the inside of the body (10). The angle plate (20) may be a rectangular plate with a flat surface. The angle plate (20) may have a shape corresponding to the inner portion of the front surface of the electronic device (2). The angle plate (20) may be formed of a plastic such as epoxy.

[0036] A slit may be formed between the angle plate (20) and the body (10). A first slit (SL1) may be formed between the upper side of the angle plate (20) and the body (10). The first slit (SL1) may be formed long along the longitudinal direction of the cover (1). A second slit (SL2) may be formed between the lower side of the angle plate (20) and the body (10). The second slit (SL2) may be formed long along the longitudinal direction of the cover (1).

[0037] The angle plate (20) can be pivotally connected to the body (10). The right side of the angle plate (20) can be connected to the left side of the support (12, 13). A third plate bend (26) can be formed at a portion where the angle plate (20) and the support (12, 13) are connected. The third plate bend (26) can be formed to be long along the width direction of the cover (1). The angle plate (20) and the support (12, 13) can rotate with respect to each other with the third plate bend (26) as a rotation axis. The left side of the angle plate (20) can be connected to the right side of the base (11). A fourth plate bend (27) can be formed at a portion where the left side of the angle plate (20) and the right side of the base (11) are connected. The fourth plate bending portion (27) can be formed long along the width direction of the cover (1). With the fourth plate bending portion (27) as the rotation axis, the angle plate (20) and the base (11) can rotate with respect to each other.

[0038] At least one bend (24, 25) may be formed in the angle plate (20). The angle plate (20) may be divided into three plates by the two bends (24, 25). The angle plate (20) may include a first angle plate (21), a second angle plate (22), and a third angle plate (23). A first plate bend (24) may be formed between the first angle plate (21) and the second angle plate (22). A second plate bend (25) may be formed between the second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23). The first plate bend (24) and the second plate bend (25) may be formed to extend long along the width direction of the cover (1).

[0039] The first angle plate (21) can be connected to the left side of the support member (12, 13) at its right side. The first angle plate (21) can be connected to the left side of the second support member (13) at its right side. The third angle plate (23) can be connected to the right side of the base (11) at its left side. The first angle plate (21) and the second support member (13) can rotate with respect to each other with the third plate bending portion (26) as the axis of rotation. The third angle plate (23) and the base (11) can rotate with respect to each other with the fourth plate bending portion (27) as the axis of rotation. The first angle plate (21) and the second angle plate (22) can rotate with respect to each other with the first plate bending portion (24) as the axis of rotation. The second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) can rotate relative to each other with the second plate bending portion (25) as the axis of rotation.

[0040] The first to fourth plate bending portions (24, 25, 26, 27) can be formed in a direction parallel to each other. The first to fourth plate bending portions (24, 25, 26, 27) can be formed in a direction parallel to the first to second body bending portions (14, 15). That is, the axes about which the first angle plate (21), the second angle plate (22), and the third angle plate (23) rotate with respect to each other can be aligned in a direction corresponding to the axis about which the first angle plate (21) and the second support portion (13) rotate with respect to each other, the axis about which the third angle plate (23) and the base (11) rotate with respect to each other, the axis about which the base (11) and the first support portion (12) rotate with respect to each other, and the axis about which the first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) rotate with respect to each other.

[0041] The flap (30) can protrude from one long side (LS1) of the cover (1) or the body (10) to the outside of the body (10). The flap (30) can protrude from the other long side (LS2) of the cover (1) or the body (10) to the outside of the body (10). The flap (30) can be pivotally connected to the body (10). The flap (30) can rotate with respect to the body (10) about a third flap bend (36) formed on one long side (LS1) or the other long side (LS2) of the body (10) as a rotational axis. The flap (30) can be formed of a plastic such as epoxy.

[0042] The flap (30) may be formed with at least one folded portion (34, 35). The flap (30) may be divided into three plates by the two folded portions (34, 35). The flap (30) may include a first flap (31), a second flap (32), and a third flap (33). The first flap folded portion (34) may be formed between the first flap (31) and the second flap (32). The second flap folded portion (35) may be formed between the second flap (32) and the third flap (33). The first and second flap folded portions (34, 35) may be formed to extend along the width direction of the cover (1).

[0043] The first plate bend portion (24) and the second body bend portion (15) can form one bend portion. The second body bend portion (15) can extend parallel to the first plate bend portion (24). The second flap bend portion (35) can form one bend portion with the first plate bend portion (24) and the second body bend portion (15). The second flap bend portion (35) can extend parallel to the second body bend portion (15). That is, the second body bend portion (15) can extend longitudinally in the width direction of the cover (1) from both ends of the first plate bend portion (24), and the second flap bend portion (35) can extend longitudinally in the width direction of the cover (1) from each end of the second body bend portion (15).

[0044] At least one magnetic body (37, 38, 39) may be arranged on the flap (30). The magnetic body may be arranged on one surface of the flap (30) or may be arranged inside the flap (30). For example, a first flap magnetic body (37) may be arranged on one side of the first flap (31). For example, a second flap magnetic body (38) and a third flap magnetic body (39) may be arranged on one side and the other side of the third flap (33). In the longitudinal direction of the cover (1), a distance at which the first flap magnetic body (37) is spaced from the second flap bending portion (35) may correspond to a distance at which the third flap magnetic body (39) is spaced from the second flap bending portion (35). The first flap magnetic body (37) and the third flap magnetic body (39) may have opposite poles. When the first flap magnet (37) and the third flap magnet (39) are adjacent to each other, an attractive force can be applied between the first flap magnet (37) and the third flap magnet (39).

[0045] At least one magnetic body (16, 17) may be arranged on the body (10). The magnetic body may be arranged on one surface of the body (10) or may be arranged inside the body (10). The magnetic body may be arranged adjacent to both sides of the body (10) in the longitudinal direction of the body (10). For example, the first body magnetic body (16) may be arranged adjacent to the left side of the body (10) or the left side of the base (11). For example, the second body magnetic body (17) may be arranged adjacent to the right side of the body (1) or the right side of the second support (13). In the longitudinal direction of the cover (1), the distance at which the first body magnetic body (16) is spaced from the first plate bending portion (24) and / or the second body bending portion (15) may correspond to the distance at which the second body magnetic body (17) is spaced from the first plate bending portion (24) and / or the second body bending portion (15). The first body magnetic body (16) and the second body magnetic body (17) may have opposite poles. When the first body magnetic body (16) and the second body magnetic body (17) are adjacent to each other, an attractive force may be applied between the first body magnetic body (16) and the second body magnetic body (17).

[0046] When the cover (1) is unfolded, the base (11) and the support (12, 13) can be aligned parallel. When the cover (1) is unfolded, the body (10) and the angle plate (20) can be aligned parallel. The body (10) and the angle plate (20) can form one flat surface. The flat surface formed by the body (10) and the angle plate (20) can cover the front or screen of the electronic device (2). The flap (30) can rotate with respect to the body (10) about the third flap bending portion (36) as the rotation axis when the body (10) and the angle plate (20) form one flat surface. The flap (30) can be folded from the body (10) about one long side (LS1) of the body (10) and come into contact with one side of the electronic device (2). The flap (30) can be folded from the body (10) against the other long side (LS2) of the body (10) and come into contact with the other side of the electronic device (2).

[0047] At least one metal material or magnetic body may be provided on the side or the inner side of the side of the electronic device (2). Each flip (30) may be folded from the body (10) with respect to one long side (LS1) and the other long side (LS2) of the body (10), and may come into contact with one side and the other side of the electronic device (2). At least one magnetic body (37, 38, 39) provided in the flap (30) may be magnetically coupled to the metal material or magnetic body of the electronic device (2). Accordingly, when the cover (1) covers the front or screen of the electronic device (2), the flip (30) may be stably coupled to the side of the electronic device (2). In addition, the electronic device (2) may be protected from the outside by the cover (1).

[0048] The flap (30) can be folded approximately in half with the second flap bending portion (35) as the rotation axis, while the body (10) and the angle plate (20) are aligned parallel to form one flat surface.

[0049] The user can fold the cover (1) approximately in half through the first plate bending portion (24), the second body bending portion (15), and the second flap bending portion (35) which form one bending portion. Accordingly, the cover (1) can be easily folded when not in use to reduce the area occupied by the cover (1). In addition, when the cover (1) is folded, the cover (1) can be stably maintained in a folded state by at least two magnetic bodies (37, 39) provided in the flap (30). In addition, when the cover (1) is folded, the cover (1) can be stably maintained in a folded state by two magnetic bodies (16, 17) provided in the body (10).

[0050] Each of the body (10), the angle plate (20), and the flap (30) may have a body portion in the shape of a flat plate and a protrusion protruding in the thickness direction of the body portion. The protrusion may protrude from the body portion to at least one side in the thickness direction. A bezel (not shown) may be provided along the periphery of the screen of the display panel (100) of the electronic device (2). The bezel may protrude forward from the screen of the display panel (100). When the cover (1) is mounted or coupled to the electronic device (2) so as to cover the screen of the electronic device (2), the body portion may be in contact with the bezel of the electronic device (2), and the protrusion may be in contact with the screen of the electronic device (2). Since the body (10), the angle plate (20), and the flap (30) constituting the cover (1) each have a body portion and a protrusion shape, the gap generated between the screen of the electronic device (2) and the cover (1) can be minimized, thereby stably protecting the screen of the electronic device (2) from the outside.

[0051]

[0052] FIGS. 4 to 7 are drawings illustrating a state in which a cover for an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is folded to form a first angle.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, the cover (1) can be folded into a form capable of holding an electronic device (2). The body (10) and the angle plate (20) can be folded through a plurality of bending portions (14, 15, 24, 25, 26, 27) provided in the cover (1). The cover (1) can be folded into an appropriate form to have a form (hereinafter, “first holding form”) capable of holding an electronic device (2) at a first holding angle.

[0054] The support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be rotated relative to each other so that the first body bending portion (14) protrudes in one direction. The support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be folded so that the rear surfaces of the support portions (12, 13) and the rear surface of the base (11) come close to each other. When the support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) are folded, the angle formed by the support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be an acute angle. The angle plate (20) can be folded so that the first plate bending portion (24) protrudes in a direction intersecting with one direction. For example, the first angle plate (21) and the second angle plate (22) can be folded so that the front surface of the first angle plate (21) and the front surface of the second angle plate (22) come close to each other.

[0055] The second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) can be folded so that one surface of the second angle plate (22) and one surface of the third angle plate (23) come into contact with each other. For example, the second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) can be folded so that the back surface of the second angle plate (22) and the back surface of the third angle plate (23) come into contact with each other. The third angle plate (23) can be aligned parallel to the base (11). The third angle plate (23) can form one flat surface with the base (11).

[0056] The angle plate (20) folded through the first plate bending portion (24) can be in contact with at least a portion of the base (11). For example, the second angle plate (22) can be in contact with the base (11) and the third angle plate (23). The rear surface of the second angle plate (22) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11) and the rear surface of the third angle plate (23).

[0057] Accordingly, when the second angle plate (22) is in contact with the base (11), the support member (12, 13) can be fixed at a predetermined first angle (A1, see FIG. 7) with respect to the base (11).

[0058] The first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) can be folded through the second body bending portion (15). The first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) can be folded so that the front surface of the first support portion (12) and the front surface of the second support portion (13) come close to each other. When the first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) are folded, the first support portion (12) can be in contact with the base (11). For example, the rear surface of the first support portion (12) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11). The first support portion (12) can be aligned parallel to the base (11).

[0059] When the cover (1) is folded into the first folding shape, the base (11), the second support portion (13), and the first angle plate (21) can be arranged in directions intersecting each other. That is, when the cover (1) is viewed from one side, a portion of the base (11), a portion of the second support portion (13), and the first angle plate (21) can form three sides of a triangle.

[0060] The base (11) may be provided with at least one third body magnetic body (18). The angle plate (20) may be provided with at least one magnetic body or metal plate. For example, the second angle plate (22) may be provided with at least one first angle magnetic body or first metal plate (28), and the third angle plate (23) may be provided with at least one second angle magnetic body or second metal plate (29). The distance (D1) at which the first angle magnetic body or the first metal plate (28) is spaced from the second plate bending portion (25) may correspond to the distance (D2) at which the third magnetic body (18) is spaced from the second plate bending portion (25) (see FIG. 2). The distance (D3) at which the second angle magnet or the second metal plate (29) is spaced from the fourth plate bend (27) of the angle plate (20) may correspond to the distance (D4) at which the third magnet (18) is spaced from the fourth plate bend (27). The third magnet (18) may have a pole opposite to at least one of the first angle magnet (28) and the second angle magnet (29).

[0061] When the cover (1) is folded into the first mounting shape, the first angle magnet or the first metal plate (28) can face the third magnet (18). An attractive force can be applied between the first angle magnet or the first metal plate (28) and the third magnet (18). Accordingly, the second angle plate (22) can be stably fixed to the base (11), and the support members (12, 13) can be fixed to the base (11) at a first angle (A1).

[0062] When the cover (1) is folded into the first mounting form, the first support portion (12) can come into contact with one side of the mounted electronic device (2) and support one side of the electronic device (2). The second support portion (13) can come into contact with the front or rear side of the electronic device (2) and support the front or rear side of the electronic device (2).

[0063] The first support member (12) and the second support member (13) may each have a support body (121, 131) and a protrusion (122, 132) (see FIG. 7). The first support member (12) may have a support body (121) in the shape of a flat plate and a protrusion (122) that protrudes from the support body (121) in the thickness direction of the support body (121). The second support member (13) may have a support body (131) in the shape of a flat plate and a protrusion (132) that protrudes from the support body (131) in the thickness direction of the support body (131). Each of the protrusions (122, 132) may protrude to at least one side in the thickness direction of the support body (121, 131).

[0064] When the cover (1) is folded into the first mounting form, a recessed portion (G) can be formed between the protrusion (122) of the first support portion (12) and the protrusion (132) of the second support portion (13). A portion of one side surface, a portion of the rear surface, and a portion of the edge formed by the one side surface and the rear surface of the electronic device (2) mounted on the cover (1) can be accommodated in the recessed portion (G). Accordingly, the mounted high-load electronic device (2) can be stably supported.

[0065] When the cover (1) is folded into the first mounting shape, the first support portion (12) is arranged parallel to the base (11), and the rear surface of the first support portion (12) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11). A part of one side surface of the electronic device (2) mounted on the cover (1) can be supported by the first support portion (12) and the base (11) that are folded so as to be in surface contact with each other. That is, the thickness of the portion supporting the lower side of the electronic device (2) can be thicker than other portions. Accordingly, the mounted high-load electronic device (2) can be stably supported.

[0066]

[0067] FIGS. 8 to 11 are drawings illustrating a state in which a cover for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is folded to form a second angle. Features illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 11 that overlap with features previously described with respect to FIGS. 4 to 7 will not be described in detail.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 11, the cover (1) can be folded into a form capable of holding an electronic device (2). The body (10) and the angle plate (20) can be folded through a plurality of bending portions (14, 15, 24, 25, 26, 27) provided in the cover (1). The cover (1) can be folded into an appropriate form to have a form capable of holding an electronic device (2) at a second holding angle (hereinafter, “second holding form”).

[0069] The support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be rotated relative to each other so that the first body bending portion (14) protrudes in one direction. The support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be folded so that the rear surfaces of the support portions (12, 13) and the rear surface of the base (11) come close to each other. When the support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) are folded, the angle formed by the support portions (12, 13) and the base (11) can be an acute angle. The angle plate (20) can be folded so that the first plate bending portion (24) protrudes in a direction intersecting with one direction. For example, the first angle plate (21) and the second angle plate (22) can be folded so that the front surface of the first angle plate (21) and the front surface of the second angle plate (22) come close to each other.

[0070] The second angle plate (22) can be aligned parallel to the third angle plate (23). The second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) can form a single flat surface. The third angle plate (23) can be folded through the fourth plate bending portion (27). One surface of the third angle plate (23) and one surface of the base (11) can be folded so that they come into contact with each other. For example, the third angle plate (23) and the base (11) can be folded so that the back surface of the third angle plate (23) and the back surface of the base (11) come into contact with each other. The third angle plate (23) can be aligned parallel to the base (11).

[0071] The angle plate (20) folded through the first plate bending portion (24) can be in contact with at least a portion of the base (11). For example, the second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) can be in contact with the base (11). The rear surface of the second angle plate (22) and the rear surface of the third angle plate (23) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11).

[0072] Accordingly, while the second angle plate (22) and the third angle plate (23) are in contact with the base (11), the support portions (12, 13) can be fixed at a predetermined second angle (A2, see FIG. 11) with respect to the base (11).

[0073] The first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) can be folded through the second body bending portion (15). The first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) can be folded so that the front surface of the first support portion (12) and the front surface of the second support portion (13) come close to each other. When the first support portion (12) and the second support portion (13) are folded, the first support portion (12) can be in contact with the base (11). For example, the rear surface of the first support portion (12) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11). The first support portion (12) can be aligned parallel to the base (11).

[0074] When the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting shape, the base (11), the second support portion (13), and the first angle plate (21) can be arranged in directions intersecting each other. That is, when the cover (1) is viewed from one side, a portion of the base (11), a portion of the second support portion (13), and the first angle plate (21) can form three sides of a triangle.

[0075] When the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting shape, the second angle magnet or the second metal plate (29) can face the third magnet (18). An attractive force can be applied between the second angle magnet or the second metal plate (29) and the third magnet (18). Accordingly, the third angle plate (23) can be stably fixed to the base (11), and the support members (12, 13) can be fixed to the base (11) at a second angle (A2).

[0076] When the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting form, the first support portion (12) can contact one side of the mounted electronic device (2) and support one side of the electronic device (2). The second support portion (13) can contact the front or rear side of the electronic device (2) and support the front or rear side of the electronic device (2).

[0077] When the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting form, a recessed portion (G) can be formed between the protrusion (122) of the first support portion (12) and the protrusion (132) of the second support portion (13). A portion of one side surface, a portion of the rear surface, and a portion of the edge formed by the one side surface and the rear surface of the electronic device (2) mounted on the cover (1) can be accommodated in the recessed portion (G). Accordingly, the mounted high-load electronic device (2) can be stably supported.

[0078] When the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting form, the first support portion (12) is arranged parallel to the base (11), and the rear surface of the first support portion (12) can be in surface contact with the rear surface of the base (11). A part of one side surface of the electronic device (2) mounted on the cover (1) can be supported by the first support portion (12) and the base (11) that are folded so as to be in surface contact with each other. That is, the thickness of the portion supporting the lower side of the electronic device (2) can be thicker than that of other portions. Accordingly, the mounted high-load electronic device (2) can be stably supported.

[0079] The second angle (A2) formed by the support portion (12, 13) with respect to the base (11) when the cover (1) is folded into the second mounting shape may be smaller than the first angle (A1) formed by the support portion (12, 13) with respect to the base (11) when the cover (1) is folded into the first mounting shape. In the process of transforming the cover (1) into the mounting shape, the user can adjust the relative positions of the first angle plate (21), the second angle plate (22), and the third angle plate (23) to change the angle at which the cover (1) supports the electronic device (2).

[0080] Accordingly, the angle at which the electronic device is mounted can be adjusted, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0081]

[0082] As described above, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device capable of stably supporting a large, high-load electronic device can be provided.

[0083] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can adjust the angle at which the electronic device is mounted.

[0084] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can be easily folded when not in use to reduce the area occupied.

[0085] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cover for an electronic device can be provided that can stably protect the screen of the electronic device from the outside by minimizing the gap that occurs between the screen and the cover of the electronic device.

[0086]

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 11, a cover (1) for an electronic device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a body (10) having a base (11) and a support (12, 13) pivotally connected to the base (11); and an angle plate (20) disposed inside the body (10), one side and the other side of which are pivotally connected to the base (11) and the support (12, 13), respectively, and having at least one folded portion (24, 25) disposed between the one side and the other side and formed in a direction in which the one side and the other side extend; wherein a part of the angle plate (20) folded through the folded portion (24, 25) comes into contact with the base (11), so that the support (12, 13) can be fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the base (11).

[0088] The at least one bending portion (24, 25) includes a first plate bending portion (24), the body (10) is formed between the support portion (12, 13) and the base (11), and includes a first body bending portion (14) formed parallel to the first plate bending portion (24), the support portion (12, 13) rotates with respect to the base (11) so that the first body bending portion (14) protrudes in one direction, the angle plate (20) is folded so that the first plate bending portion (24) protrudes in a direction intersecting the one direction, and a part of the angle plate (20) comes into contact with the base (11), and in a state where a part of the angle plate (20) comes into contact with the base (11), the support portion (12, 13) can be fixed at the predetermined angle with respect to the base (11).

[0089] The above support portions (12, 13) include a first support portion (12) connected to the base (11) through the first body bending portion (14); a second support portion (13) pivotally connected to the angle plate (20) through the other side of the angle plate (20) and pivotally connected to the first support portion (12); And, the second support part (13) is formed between the first support part (12) and the second support part (13) in a manner parallel to the first body bending part (14) so ​​that the second support part (13) can pivot relative to the first support part (12), and one side of the first support part (12) is in contact with the base (11), so that the first support part (12) is aligned parallel to the base (11), and the second support part (13) rotates relative to the first support part (12) through the second body bending part (15), so that the first support part (12) and the second support part (13) can be fixed at the predetermined angle.

[0090] The first support member (12) may be in contact with one side of the mounted electronic device to support one side of the electronic device, and the second support member (13) may be in contact with the front or rear side of the electronic device to support the front or rear side of the electronic device.

[0091] The first support part (12) and the second support part (13) include a support body (121, 131); and a protrusion (122, 132) protruding in the thickness direction of the support body (121, 131); and when the first support part (12) and the second support part (13) are fixed at a predetermined angle, a recess (G) can be formed between the protrusion (122) of the first support part (12) and the protrusion (132) of the second support part (13).

[0092] The above angle plate (20) comprises a first angle plate (21) pivotally connected to the support member (12, 13) through the pivot (26); a second angle plate (22) pivotally connected to the first angle plate (21) through the first plate bending portion (24); And a third angle plate (23) pivotally connected to the second angle plate (22) through a second plate bending portion (25) formed parallel to the first plate bending portion (24), and pivotally connected to the base (11); wherein the third angle plate (23) is aligned parallel to the base (11), and one surface of the second angle plate (22) contacts the third angle plate (23) and the base (11), so that the support portion (12, 13) is fixed to the base (11) while forming a first angle (A1), and the third angle plate (23) is aligned parallel to the second angle plate (22), and one surface of the second angle plate (22) and one surface of the third angle plate (34) contact the base (11), so that the The support member (12, 13) can be fixed to the base (11) at a second angle (A2) different from the first angle (A1).

[0093] The above first angle (A1) may be greater than the above second angle (A2).

[0094] The second angle plate (22) is provided with at least one first magnetic body or first metal plate (28), the third angle plate (23) is provided with at least one second magnetic body or second metal plate (29), and the base (11) is provided with at least one third magnetic body (18), and the distance (D1) by which the first magnetic body or first metal plate (28) is spaced from the second plate bending portion (25) may correspond to the distance (D2) by which the third magnetic body (18) is spaced from the second plate bending portion (25).

[0095] The distance (D3) at which the second magnetic body or the second metal plate (29) is spaced from one side (27) of the angle plate (20) may correspond to the distance (D4) at which the third magnetic body (18) is spaced from one side (27) of the angle plate (20).

[0096] The third magnetic body (18) may have a pole opposite to that of the first magnetic body (28) and the second magnetic body (29).

[0097] The second body bending portion (15) can extend parallel to the first plate bending portion (24) and form one bending portion with the first plate bending portion (24).

[0098] It may include at least one slit (SL1, SL2) formed between the body (10) and the angle plate (20) and formed in a direction intersecting the direction in which the one side (27) and the other side (26) extend.

[0099] The cover (1) for the electronic device may further include: a flap (30) protruding from one long side of the body (10) to the outside of the body (10) and pivotally connected to one long side of the body;

[0100] The support member (12, 13) is aligned parallel to the base (11), so that the body (10) and the angle plate (20) form a single flat surface, and the flat surface formed by the body (10) and the angle plate (20) contacts the front or rear surface of the electronic device to cover the front or rear surface of the electronic device, and the flap (30) can be folded about one long side of the body (10) to contact one side surface connected to the front or rear surface of the electronic device and be fixed to the electronic device.

[0101] The above flip (30) may include at least one magnetic material (37, 38, 39) that is combined with a metal material or magnetic material provided in the electronic device to fix the flip (30) to the electronic device.

[0102]

[0103] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0104] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0105] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A body having a base and a support pivotally connected to the base; and An angle plate disposed inside the body, each of one side and the other side being pivotally connected to the base and the support, and comprising at least one bending portion disposed between the one side and the other side and formed in a direction in which the one side and the other side extend; A cover for an electronic device in which a part of the angle plate folded through the above-described bending portion comes into contact with the base, and the support portion is fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the base.

2. In paragraph 1, wherein at least one of the above-described bends comprises a first plate bend, The above body, A first body bending portion formed between the support portion and the base and formed parallel to the first plate bending portion, The above support part, The first body bending portion is rotated relative to the base so that it protrudes in one direction, The above angle plate, The first plate bending portion protrudes in a direction intersecting with the one direction, and a part of the angle plate is folded so as to contact the base. A cover for an electronic device, wherein the support member is fixed at a predetermined angle to the base while a part of the angle plate is in contact with the base.

3. In paragraph 2, The above support part, A first support part connected to the base through the first body bending part; A second support member pivotally connected to the angle plate through the angle plate and pivotally connected to the first support member; and The second support portion comprises a second body bend portion formed parallel to the first body bend portion between the first support portion and the second support portion so that the second support portion can pivot relative to the first support portion, A cover for an electronic device in which one side of the first support portion contacts the base, so that the first support portion is aligned parallel to the base, and the second support portion rotates relative to the first support portion through the second body bending portion, so that the first support portion and the second support portion are fixed at the predetermined angle.

4. In paragraph 3, The above first support member, Contacting one side of the electronic device to be mounted, and supporting one side of the electronic device; The above second support member, A cover for an electronic device, which comes into contact with the front or rear surface of the electronic device and supports the front or rear surface of the electronic device.

5. In paragraph 3, The above first support member and the above second support member, Supporting body; and Including a protrusion protruding in the thickness direction of the above support body; A cover for an electronic device, wherein a recessed portion is formed between a protrusion of the first support portion and a protrusion of the second support portion while the first support portion and the second support portion are fixed at a predetermined angle.

6. In paragraph 2, The above angle plate, A first angle plate pivotally connected to the support member through the above-described change; A second angle plate pivotally connected to the first angle plate through the first plate bend portion; A third angle plate is pivotally connected to the second angle plate through a second plate bend formed parallel to the first plate bend and is pivotally connected to the base; The third angle plate is aligned parallel to the base, and one side of the second angle plate contacts the third angle plate and the base, so that the support is fixed at a first angle with respect to the base. A cover for an electronic device in which the third angle plate is aligned parallel to the second angle plate, one surface of the second angle plate and one surface of the third angle plate contact the base, and the support portion is fixed to the base at a second angle different from the first angle.

7. In paragraph 6, A cover for an electronic device wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle.

8. In paragraph 6, The second angle plate is provided with at least one first magnetic body or first metal plate, The third angle plate is provided with at least one second magnetic body or second metal plate, The above base is provided with at least one third magnetic body, A cover for an electronic device, wherein the distance at which the first magnetic body or the first metal plate is spaced from the second plate bend corresponds to the distance at which the third magnetic body is spaced from the second plate bend.

9. In paragraph 8, A cover for an electronic device, wherein the distance by which the second magnetic body or the second metal plate is spaced from one side of the angle plate corresponds to the distance by which the third magnetic body is spaced from one side of the angle plate.

10. In paragraph 8, The above third magnetic body is, A cover for an electronic device having polarities opposite to those of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.

11. In paragraph 3, The above second body bending part is, A cover for an electronic device extending parallel to the first plate bend portion and forming one bend portion with the first plate bend portion.

12. In paragraph 1, A cover for an electronic device, comprising at least one slit formed between the body and the angle plate and formed in a direction intersecting the direction in which the one side and the other side extend.

13. In paragraph 1, A cover for an electronic device further comprising a flap protruding from one longitudinal side of the body to the outside of the body and pivotally connected to one longitudinal side of the body.

14. In paragraph 13, The above support member is aligned parallel to the base, so that the body and the angle plate form one flat surface, The flat surface formed by the above body and the angle plate contacts the front or rear surface of the electronic device and covers the front or rear surface of the electronic device. A cover for an electronic device, wherein the flap is folded against one longitudinal side of the body so as to contact one side connected to the front or rear side of the electronic device and is fixed to the electronic device.

15. In paragraph 14, The above flip is, A cover for an electronic device comprising at least one magnetic material that is combined with a metal material or a magnetic material provided in the electronic device to secure the flip to the electronic device.

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