Film applicator

Abstract

A film applicator, comprising a base (10) and an upper cover (20), wherein one end of the upper cover (20) is rotationally connected to one end of the base (10), and the base (10) is provided with an accommodating groove (12) for accommodating an electronic product; soft limiting members (50) are detachably provided on the inner peripheral side wall of the accommodating groove (12), and are configured to limit the peripheral side wall of the electronic product; the upper cover (20) is provided with a window (24), which corresponds to the accommodating groove (12) and allows an adhesive film of a protective film (60) to pass through, the window (24) being in communication with the accommodating groove (12); and a positioning member for positioning the protective film (60) is provided on the side of the upper cover (20) facing away from the base (10). The film applicator further comprises a press-fitting member (30), the press-fitting member (30) being configured to press and attach an adhesive film (62) of the protective film (60) to the electronic product. Thus, the problems of it not being possible to apply existing film applicators to mobile phones of different sizes, and of air bubbles and dust being easily generated during film application, etc. are solved.

Description

A type of screen protector applicator Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mobile phone auxiliary equipment, and in particular to a screen protector applicator. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the progress of society, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of people's lives. Because mobile phone screens are relatively fragile and easily broken, people usually use screen protectors to protect them from shattering. Generally, screen protectors include tempered glass screen protectors and release films that can be detachably attached to the tempered glass screen protector. The side where the tempered glass screen protector and the release film connect is an adhesive side. The application process involves peeling the release film off the tempered glass screen protector and then sticking the adhesive side of the tempered glass screen protector to the mobile phone screen, thus securing the tempered glass screen protector to the phone.

[0003] To ensure a smooth, bubble-free application of the screen protector, people often use a screen protector applicator. These applicators typically have a slot to hold the protective film and the phone, as well as a pull-out film to remove the release liner. By pulling out the release liner, the tempered glass screen protector is naturally adhered to the phone screen.

[0004] Currently, most screen protectors on the market are applied using ordinary methods or semi-simple screen protector applicators. These methods often result in the screen protector being applied crookedly, or the applied screen protector may contain a large number of air bubbles and dust. Furthermore, most screen protector applicators on the market use fixed blocks or protrusions to hold the phone in place, which is not suitable for different phone models of varying sizes.

[0005] Therefore, a new technology needs to be developed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Technical solutions

[0006] In view of this, the present invention addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology, and its main objective is to provide a screen protector applicator that solves the problems of existing screen protector applicators being unable to be used with mobile phones of different sizes and the easy generation of bubbles and dust during screen protector application.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A screen protector applicator includes a base and a top cover. One end of the top cover is rotatably connected to one end of the base. The base is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating electronic products. A soft limiting member is detachably provided on the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove. The soft limiting member is used to limit the peripheral sidewall of the electronic product. The top cover is provided with a window corresponding to the receiving groove for the adhesive film of the protective film to pass through. The window is connected to the receiving groove. A positioning member for positioning the protective film is provided on the side of the top cover facing away from the base.

[0009] It also includes a pressing component for pressing the adhesive film of the protective film firmly onto the electronic product.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the pressing component is a scraper, the width of which is greater than or equal to the width of the electronic product.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the soft limiting member is detachably bonded to the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the soft limiting element is a cotton strip or cotton block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the positioning element is a positioning protrusion, which is used to engage with the release film of the protective film. There are several positioning protrusions, which are arranged around the periphery of the window at intervals.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the other end of the top cover is provided with a film outlet, which is formed between two positioning protrusions on the upper side of the other end of the top cover.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the other end of the top cover is snapped onto the other end of the base, the other end of the top cover is provided with a snap protrusion, and the other end of the base is provided with a snap groove, the snap protrusion and the snap groove being snapped together.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the lower side of the other end of the top cover is recessed with a positioning groove, and the upper side of the other end of the base is protruded with a positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion being adapted to the positioning groove.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a through hole for avoiding the camera of the electronic product, the through hole extending to the bottom of the base, and an avoidance recess is provided on one inner side wall of the receiving groove for avoiding the side key of the electronic product.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a box body, which is disposed on the upper end of the base and covers the outer part of the upper cover. The peripheral side wall of the base is provided with a limiting step, and the lower end of the box body is restricted by the upper surface of the limiting step.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has significant advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution, it mainly involves detachably providing a soft limiting component on the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove. This soft limiting component is used to limit the peripheral sidewall of the electronic product. Since the soft limiting component has a certain degree of elasticity and is detachable, it can be adjusted and deformed according to the size and shape of the mobile phone. Thus, for mobile phones of different sizes, different soft limiting components or elastic deformation can be used to adapt to different sizes of mobile phones, making it universally applicable. Furthermore, the setting of the pressing component, which is used to press the adhesive film of the protective film tightly onto the electronic product, can avoid the formation of air bubbles after the mobile phone screen protector is applied, ensuring the aesthetics of the applied screen protector. Combined with the setting of the top cover, it prevents dust from entering, making the screen protector application process more convenient and accurate. In this way, it solves the problems of existing screen protector applicators being unable to adapt to mobile phones of different sizes and the tendency to generate air bubbles and dust during application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the base and top cover of an embodiment of the present invention when they are open;

[0022] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the base and the top cover when the top cover is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure shown in Figure 3 from another angle;

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the top cover of an embodiment of the present invention with the protective film and the mobile phone installed when the cover is opened.

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure shown in Figure 5 from another angle;

[0026] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the protective film and mobile phone when the top cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the mobile phone being installed when the top cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 9 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0030] 10. Base; 11. Second hinge.

[0031] 12. Receiving slot 13. Card slot

[0032] 14. Positioning protrusion 15. Through hole

[0033] 16. Avoiding recessed areas 17. Limiting steps

[0034] 20. Top cover; 21. First hinge part

[0035] 22. Snap protrusion 23. Positioning groove

[0036] 24. Window; 25. Positioning protrusion.

[0037] 26. Membrane outlet 27. Clearance groove

[0038] 30. Press-fit parts; 40. Box body

[0039] 41. Snap-fit ​​hole; 42. Alternating groove

[0040] 50. Soft limiting component; 60. Protective film

[0041] 61. First release film 62. Adhesive film

[0042] 63. Second release film 64. Pull strip

[0043] 65. Positioning hole; 70. Mobile phone body. The best embodiment of the present invention

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9, which show the specific structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] A screen protector applicator includes a base 10, a top cover 20, a pressing component 30, and a housing 40. One end of the top cover 20 is rotatably connected to one end of the base 10. A first hinge portion 21 is provided at one end of the top cover 20, and a second hinge portion 11 is provided at one end of the base 10. The first hinge portion 21 and the second hinge portion 11 are hinged together. The base 10 has a receiving groove 12 for accommodating electronic products. A soft limiting member 50 is detachably provided on the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove 12. The soft limiting member 50 is used to limit the peripheral sidewall of the electronic product. The soft limiting member 50 is detachably bonded to the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove 12, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. In this embodiment, the soft limiting member 50 is bonded to the left and right inner sidewalls of the receiving groove 12. The soft limiting member 50 can be a cotton strip or cotton block, or it can be made of other soft materials.

[0046] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the other end of the upper cover 20 is snapped onto the other end of the base 10. The other end of the upper cover 20 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 22, and the other end of the base 10 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 13. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 22 and the snap-fit ​​groove 13 are snapped together. Furthermore, the lower side of the other end of the upper cover 20 is recessed with a positioning groove 23, and the upper side of the other end of the base 10 is protruded with a positioning protrusion 14. The positioning protrusion 14 is adapted to the positioning groove 23. In this embodiment, there are two positioning grooves 23, arranged at a distance between the left and right sides of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 22. Correspondingly, there are two positioning protrusions 14, arranged at a distance between the left and right sides of the snap-fit ​​groove 13.

[0047] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the upper cover 20 is provided with a window 24 corresponding to the receiving groove 12 for the adhesive film 62 of the protective film 60 to pass through. The window 24 is connected to the receiving groove 12. The upper cover 20 is provided with a positioning member for positioning the protective film 60 on the side facing away from the base 10. The positioning member is a positioning protrusion 25. The positioning protrusion 25 is used to engage with the first release film 61 of the protective film 60. There are several positioning protrusions 25, and the several positioning protrusions 25 are arranged around the periphery of the window 24 at intervals.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1, the pressing component 30 is used to press and adhere the adhesive film 62 of the protective film 60 to the electronic product. The pressing component 30 is a squeegee, the width of which is greater than or equal to the width of the electronic product. In this embodiment, the squeegee is set separately. When not applying the film, the squeegee can be placed in the receiving groove 12 for placement, or it can be placed in other positions.

[0049] As shown in Figures 5 to 9, in this embodiment, the protective film 60 includes a first release film 61, an adhesive film 62, a second release film 63, and a pull strip 64 stacked sequentially. The adhesive side of the adhesive film 62 faces downward, and the pull strip 64 is adhered to the lower surface of the second release film 63, with the front end of the pull strip 64 extending forward for manual pulling. The first release film 61 has positioning holes 65 at each of its four corners that are positioned and connected to the positioning protrusions 25. The adhesive film 62 can be a tempered glass film.

[0050] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, in this embodiment, the other end of the upper cover 20 is provided with a film outlet 26. The front end of the pull strip 64 extends forward beyond the film outlet 26. The film outlet 26 is formed between two positioning protrusions 25 on the upper side of the other end of the upper cover 20. In this way, after the pull strip 64 and the second release film 63 are pulled off the adhesive film 62, the pull strip 64 and the second release film 63 can be smoothly pulled out from the film outlet 26.

[0051] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the bottom of the receiving groove 12 is provided with a through hole 15 for avoiding the camera of the electronic product. The through hole 15 extends to the bottom of the base 10. An inner sidewall of the receiving groove 12 is provided with an avoidance recess 16 for avoiding the side key of the electronic product. An inner sidewall of the window 24 is provided with an avoidance groove 27 corresponding to the avoidance recess 16.

[0052] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the box body 40 is placed on the upper end of the base 10 and covers the upper cover 20. The peripheral side wall of the base 10 is provided with a limiting step 17. The lower end of the box body 40 is limited by the upper surface of the limiting step 17. The upper surface of the box body 40 is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​holes 41. The snap-fit ​​holes 41 are adapted to the corresponding positioning protrusions 25. The left and right side walls of the box body 40 are provided with clearance grooves 42 for easy opening and closing.

[0053] Its usage process is as follows:

[0054] Remove the box 40, then open the top cover 20. Place the phone body 70, camera side down, into the receiving slot. The soft limiting members 50 on the left and right inner walls of the receiving slot 12 limit the left and right sides of the phone body 70. Replace the top cover 20. The latching protrusion 22 engages with the latching slot 13, and the positioning protrusion 14 engages with the positioning groove 23. Then, fix the protective film 60 with its entire pull strip 64 facing down on the upper surface of the top cover 20. The positioning hole 65 of the first release film 61 of the protective film 60 and... Positioning protrusion 25 is used for positioning and connection. Then, pull the pull bar 64 to detach the second release film 63 from the adhesive film 62, thereby pulling the pull bar 64 and the second release film 63 together out from the film outlet 26, exposing the adhesive side of the adhesive film 62 downwards. Then, use a scraper to scrape back and forth the upper surface of the first release film 61 to press the adhesive film 62 firmly against the screen of the mobile phone body 70. Then, peel off the first release film 61, open the top cover 20 and take out the mobile phone body 70 to complete the entire screen protector application.

[0055] In summary, the key design feature of this invention lies in its detachable soft limiting component on the inner circumferential sidewall of the receiving groove. This soft limiting component is used to limit the peripheral sidewall of the electronic product. Because the soft limiting component is elastic and detachable, it can be adjusted and deformed according to the size and shape of the phone. Thus, it can be adapted to different phone sizes by replacing different soft limiting components or elastic deformation, making it universally applicable. Furthermore, the pressing component is used to press the adhesive film of the protective film firmly onto the electronic product, preventing air bubbles after application and ensuring a neat appearance. Combined with the top cover, dust is prevented from entering, making the application process more convenient and accurate. This solves the problems of existing screen protector applicators being unsuitable for different phone sizes and the tendency for air bubbles and dust to accumulate during application.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A screen protector applicator, comprising a base and a top cover, one end of the top cover being rotatably connected to one end of the base, the base being provided with a receiving slot for accommodating electronic products; characterized in that: The inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove is detachably provided with a soft limiting member, which is used to limit the peripheral sidewall of the electronic product. The top cover is provided with a window corresponding to the receiving groove for the adhesive film of the protective film to pass through. The window is connected to the receiving groove. The side of the top cover facing away from the base is provided with a positioning member for positioning the protective film. It also includes a pressing component for pressing the adhesive film of the protective film firmly onto the electronic product.

2. The film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing component is a scraper, and the width of the scraper is greater than or equal to the width of the electronic product.

3. The film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft limiting component is detachably bonded to the inner peripheral sidewall of the receiving groove.

4. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft limiting element is a cotton strip or cotton block.

5. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning element is a positioning protrusion, which is used to engage with the release film of the protective film. There are several positioning protrusions, which are arranged around the perimeter of the window.

6. A film applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The other end of the top cover is provided with a film outlet, which is formed between two positioning protrusions on the upper side of the other end of the top cover.

7. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the top cover is snapped into the other end of the base. The other end of the top cover is provided with a snap protrusion, and the other end of the base is provided with a snap groove. The snap protrusion and the snap groove are snapped into each other.

8. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the other end of the top cover is recessed with a positioning groove, and the upper side of the other end of the base is protruded with a positioning protrusion, which is adapted to the positioning groove.

9. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a through hole for avoiding the camera of the electronic product. The through hole extends to the bottom of the base. An inner side wall of the receiving groove is provided with an avoidance recess for avoiding the side key of the electronic product.

10. A film applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a box body, which is placed on the upper end of the base and covers the outside of the upper cover. The peripheral side wall of the base is provided with a limiting step, and the lower end of the box body is restricted by the upper surface of the limiting step.

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