Protective case

Abstract

The present application relates to a protective case, comprising a back plate, a stand assembly, a driving assembly and a limiting assembly, wherein the stand assembly comprises a base and a support member, the base being mounted on the back plate, a mounting groove for accommodating the support member being provided on the side of the base facing the support member, and the support member being rotatable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position; when a supporting included angle is formed between the support member and the base, the support member is in the open position; when the support member is accommodated in the mounting groove, the support member is in the closed position; the driving assembly is located between the base and the support member, and the driving assembly is configured to drive the support member to rotate from the closed position to the open position; and the limiting assembly is configured to limit the rotation of the support member when the support member is in the closed position. In the protective case provided in the present application, the support member can be conveniently placed in the open position for supporting or placed in the closed position for storage, thereby improving the ease of use of a product.

Description

Protective shell

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, in particular to a protective shell.

BACKGROUND

[0002] The protective shell is a common electronic device accessory, which is usually used to be installed on the back of a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone. The protective shell not only plays a decorative role, but also plays a role of preventing falling, scratching, water and shock. In the process of using the electronic device, the demand for device support becomes indispensable. The traditional support is directly pasted on the middle position of the back of the electronic device shell. Although it can also achieve the role of support, it is set on the surface of the shell, so it will protrude, causing uneven placement and affecting the overall appearance and hand feeling. It is not convenient enough to use and carry.

SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a protective shell, comprising: a back plate; a support assembly comprising a base and a support, the base being mounted on the back plate, the base being provided with a mounting groove on the side facing the support for accommodating the support, the support being rotatable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position, the support being in the open position when a support angle is formed between the support and the base; the support is in the closed position when the support is accommodated in the mounting groove; a drive assembly located between the base and the support, the drive assembly being used to drive the support to rotate from the closed position to the open position; a limiting assembly for limiting the rotation of the support when the support is in the closed position.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present application, the drive assembly comprises a first elastic member, the first elastic member being located at one end of the base, the first elastic member being used to provide an elastic force to drive the support to rotate from the closed position to the open position, the end of the support close to the first elastic member abutting against the base when the support is in the open position.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present application, the limiting assembly comprises a sliding member and a reset structure, the reset structure being used to drive the sliding member to move when the support is in the closed position, so that the support is clamped and limited in the mounting groove.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present application, the reset structure comprises a first magnetic attraction member fixed on the sliding member and a second magnetic attraction member fixed opposite to the back plate, the first magnetic attraction member being used to drive the sliding member to move under the action of magnetic force.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present application, the base is provided with a mounting portion at one end away from the first elastic member, the sliding member comprises a first sliding member, the first sliding member is in sliding connection with the mounting portion, and the first sliding member and the supporting member form a clamping fit to limit rotation of the supporting member when the supporting member is in the closed position.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first sliding member is provided with a first limiting member at one side close to the first elastic member, the supporting member is provided with a first limiting slot at one end away from the first elastic member, the first sliding member is driven by the reset structure to move towards the supporting member when the supporting member is in the closed position, so that the first limiting member is inserted into the first limiting slot, and the first sliding member is moved away from the supporting member under the action of external force when the supporting member rotates from the closed position to the open position, so that the first limiting member is separated from the first limiting slot, and the supporting member is rotated under the elastic force of the first elastic member.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first limiting member is provided with an inclined surface at one side away from the base, and the inclined surface drives the first sliding member to move away from the first elastic member when the supporting member rotates from the open position to the closed position.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present application, the base comprises a bottom plate, the bottom plate is provided with a clamping portion at one side towards the first sliding member, the first sliding member is provided with a clamping slot at one side towards the bottom plate, the clamping slot is covered on the clamping portion, and the clamping portion is used to limit the moving range of the clamping slot, thereby limiting the moving range of the first sliding member.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present application, the protective shell comprises a side wall, the side wall is arranged around the back plate, the side wall comprises a first side wall away from the first elastic member and a second side wall arranged opposite to the first side wall, the sliding member comprises a second sliding member arranged on the first side wall, the second sliding member is in sliding connection with the first side wall, the second sliding member comprises a second sliding portion and a bent portion connected to the second sliding portion and extending towards the first elastic member, the bent portion is provided with a first abutting portion at one end away from the second sliding portion, the supporting member is provided with a second abutting portion at one end away from the first elastic member, the reset structure drives the second sliding member to move along the length direction of the first side wall when the supporting member is in the closed position, so that the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion form a clamping fit to limit rotation of the supporting member.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, the support member comprises a first support body and a second support body, the first elastic member is arranged between the second support body and the base, the first support body is in sliding connection with the second support body, the sliding member comprises the first support body, one end of the first support body away from the first elastic member is provided with a second limiting portion, the limiting assembly comprises a second limiting slot arranged on the back plate, when the support member is in the closed position, the first support body can be driven by the reset structure to move away from the first elastic member, so that the second limiting portion is inserted into the second limiting slot.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, the reset structure comprises a third elastic member arranged between the first support body and the second support body, when the support member is in the closed position, the first support body can move away from the first elastic member under the elastic force of the third elastic member, so that the first support body and the second limiting slot are in clamping connection; when the support member is turned from the closed position to the open position, the first support body can move towards the first elastic member under the external force, so that the second limiting portion is separated from the second limiting slot.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present application, the second support body comprises a first arm, a second arm and a third arm connected to two ends of the first arm respectively, a second accommodating slot is formed between the second arm and the third arm, a second convex edge is arranged on one side of the second arm facing the second accommodating slot and one side of the third arm facing the second accommodating slot, a third sliding portion is arranged on one side of the first support body close to the base, the third sliding portion is located in the second accommodating slot, second grooves are arranged on two opposite sides of the third sliding portion respectively, the second convex edge is at least partially inserted into the second grooves, and the second convex edge is in sliding connection with the second grooves.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present application, one end of the third elastic member abuts against the first arm, and the other end of the third elastic member abuts against the third sliding portion, a third support body is arranged on one side of the second support body away from the first support body, a third accommodating slot is arranged on one side of the third support body facing the second accommodating slot, and the third elastic member is at least partially accommodated in the third accommodating slot.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, a limiting arm is connected between one end of the second arm away from the first arm and one end of the third arm away from the first arm, the second support body and the limiting arm cooperatively form a sliding area, the sliding area is used to limit the sliding range of the third sliding portion, and further limit the sliding range of the first support body.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first support body is provided with a fourth accommodating groove, the second support body is located in the fourth accommodating groove, opposite sides of the fourth accommodating groove are provided with third grooves, the second arm and the third arm away from the second accommodating groove are provided with third protrusions, the third protrusions are at least partially inserted into the third grooves, and the third protrusions are in sliding connection with the third grooves.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly comprises a first elastic member, a shaft core, a movable member and a fixed member in rotation connection with the shaft core, the first elastic member is arranged around the shaft core, one end of the first elastic member abuts against the fixed member, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the movable member, the fixed member is fixed on the base, and the movable member is fixed on the support body.

[0019] The protective shell provided in the present application can rotate from the closed position to the open position under the action of the driving assembly when support is needed, and can be kept in the closed position by the limiting assembly when support is not needed, so that the support body can conveniently be in the open position for support or in the closed position for storage, thereby improving the convenience of product use, and improving the appearance and user experience of the product.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of an embodiment of the protective shell of the present application when the support body is in the punched card position;

[0022] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of the protective shell shown in FIG. 1 when the support body is in the closed position;

[0023] FIG. 3 is a sectional structural schematic view of the protective shell shown in FIG. 1;

[0024] FIG. 4 is a partial structural schematic view of the protective shell shown in FIG. 1;

[0025] FIG. 5 is a partial structural schematic view of the protective shell shown in FIG. 2;

[0026] FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the partial structure of the protective shell shown in FIG. 5;

[0027] FIG. 7 is a structural schematic view of the first sliding member of the protective shell shown in FIG. 1;

[0028] FIG. 8 is a structural schematic view of the first sliding member from another angle shown in FIG. 7;

[0029] Fig. 9 is a structural schematic view of the base of the protective case shown in Fig. 1;

[0030] Fig. 10 is another partial structural schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 1;

[0031] Fig. 11 is a structural schematic view of another embodiment of the protective case of the present application;

[0032] Fig. 12 is a partial structural schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 11 with the support in the closed position;

[0033] Fig. 13 is a structural schematic view of the second slide of the protective case shown in Fig. 11;

[0034] Fig. 14 is a structural schematic view of the support of the protective case shown in Fig. 11;

[0035] Fig. 15 is a structural schematic view of another angle of the protective case shown in Fig. 11;

[0036] Fig. 16 is a structural schematic view of still another embodiment of the protective case of the present application;

[0037] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0038] Fig. 18 is a partial structural exploded schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0039] Fig. 19 is a structural schematic view of the back plate of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0040] Fig. 20 is a partial structural schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0041] Fig. 21 is a structural schematic view of the second support of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0042] Fig. 22 is a structural schematic view of the first support of the protective case shown in Fig. 16;

[0043] Fig. 23 is a structural schematic view of an embodiment of the drive assembly of the protective case of the present application;

[0044] Fig. 24 is a structural schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 1 when placed vertically;

[0045] Fig. 25 is a structural schematic view of the protective case shown in Fig. 1 when placed horizontally;

[0046] Fig. 26 is a structural schematic view of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The application will be described in further detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It is to be particularly noted that the following embodiments are merely illustrative of the application and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the application, and all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of the application.

[0048] The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. in the embodiments of the present application are used only for the purpose of description, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", "third" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are used only for explaining the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. The terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the embodiments of the present application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but can optionally include steps or units not listed, or can optionally include other steps or components inherent to the process, method, product or device.

[0049] Reference herein to "embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification is not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily referring to a particular embodiment that is "preferred" over other embodiments. It will be explicitly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0050] The embodiment of the present application provides a protective shell 10, please refer to figures 1-3, the protective shell 10 includes back plate 100, support assembly 200, drive assembly 300 and limiting assembly 400. The support assembly 200 includes base 210 and support 220, the base 210 is installed on the back plate 100, the side of the base 210 towards the support 220 is provided with installation groove 2101 for accommodating the support 220, the support 220 can be rotated relative to the base 210 between the open position and the closed position, when the support 220 and the base 210 form a support angle, the support 220 is in the open position, when the support 220 is accommodated in the installation groove 2101, the support 220 is in the closed position, the drive assembly 300 is located between the base 210 and the support 220, the support 220 can be rotated from the closed position to the open position under the action of the drive assembly 300, the limiting assembly 400 is used to limit the rotation of the support 220 when the support 220 is in the closed position.

[0051] Optionally, the base 210 can be matched with the back plate 100 to form the installation groove 2101, the back plate 100 can be provided with the mounting hole 102, the base 210 can be installed in the mounting hole 102, the base 210 and the side of the mounting hole 102 are matched to form the installation groove 2101, when the support 220 is in the closed position, the support 220 is accommodated in the installation groove 2101, so that the surface of the side of the support 220 away from the base 210 is flush with the surface of the back plate 100, to improve the appearance performance and user experience of the protective shell 10.

[0052] Optionally, the material of the back plate 100 is plastic. When the electronic device such as a mobile phone is placed in a wireless charging area for charging, the wireless charging module will simultaneously perform charging and metal foreign object detection, so when the electronic device with the shell is charged, the charging phenomenon may occur due to the influence of the shell material. The material of the back plate 100 is plastic, which can effectively avoid the influence of foreign object detection on the wireless charging, and has strong compatibility. Further, the material of the back plate 100 can be polycarbonate (PC) material.

[0053] Optionally, the drive assembly 300 includes the first elastic member 310, the first elastic member 310 is located at one end of the base 210, the support 220 can be rotated from the closed position to the open position under the elastic force of the first elastic member 310, when the support 220 is in the open position, one end of the support 220 close to the first elastic member 310 abuts against the base 210.

[0054] Specifically, the first elastic member 310 can be a torsion spring, one end of which abuts against the support member 220 and the other end of which abuts against the base 210. In other embodiments, the driving assembly 300 can also employ magnetic repulsion, springs, clips, elastic pins, elastic walls, or other structures to provide the force for driving the support member 220 to rotate.

[0055] The support assembly 200 can have a shape of a one-piece support, or other shapes such as a rotating support, a single-folded support, a multi-folded support, etc. The support assembly 200 can also be a camera support for popping up a camera.

[0056] Optionally, the limiting assembly 400 includes a sliding member 450 and a reset structure 430, which is configured to drive the sliding member 450 to move when the support member 220 is in the closed position, so that the support member 220 is clamped and limited in the mounting slot 2101.

[0057] In some embodiments, the reset structure 430 includes a first magnetic member 431 fixed to the sliding member 450 and a second magnetic member 432 fixed to the back plate 100, and the first magnetic member 431 is configured to drive the sliding member 450 to move under the action of magnetic force.

[0058] Further, referring to FIGS. 4-6, the base 210 is provided with a mounting portion 211 at an end away from the first elastic member 310, and the sliding member 450 includes a first sliding member 410 which is in sliding connection with the mounting portion 211, and when the support member 220 is in the closed position, the first sliding member 410 and the support member 220 form a clamping fit to limit the rotation of the support member 220.

[0059] Further, the first sliding member 410 is provided with a first limiting member 411 at a side close to the first elastic member 310, and the support member 220 is provided with a first limiting slot 2201 at an end away from the first elastic member 310, and when the support member 220 is in the closed position, the first sliding member 410 can be driven by the reset structure 430 to move towards the support member 220, so that the first limiting member 411 is inserted into the first limiting slot 2201; when the support member 220 rotates from the closed position to the open position, the first sliding member 410 can move away from the support member 220 under the action of external force, so that the first limiting member 411 is separated from the first limiting slot 2201, and thus the support member 220 rotates under the elastic force of the first elastic member 310.

[0060] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first limiting piece 411 is provided with an inclined surface 412 on the side away from the base 210, when the support 220 is turned from the open position to the closed position, the inclined surface 412 is pressed by the support 220 to drive the first sliding piece 410 to move away from the first elastic piece 310, so that the support 220 can be accommodated in the mounting groove 2101, when the support 220 is located in the mounting groove 2101, the first limiting groove 2201 is opposite to the first limiting piece 411, at this time, the support 220 does not abut against the inclined surface 412, the first sliding piece 410 can move towards the support 220, so that the first limiting piece 411 is inserted into the first limiting groove 2201. The arrangement of the inclined surface 412 can facilitate the user to store the support 220.

[0061] Optionally, please refer to FIGS. 8-10, the mounting portion 211 includes a first connecting body 2111, and a second connecting body 2112 and a third connecting body 2113 connected to two ends of the first connecting body 2111 respectively and extending towards the first elastic piece 310, a first accommodating groove 21101 is formed between the second connecting body 2112 and the third connecting body 2113, the first sliding piece 410 includes a first sliding portion 413 and a sliding plate 414, the first sliding portion 413 is located in the first accommodating groove 21101, and the sliding plate 414 is arranged on the first accommodating groove 21101, the second connecting body 2112 and the third connecting body 2113 are provided with first protrusions 2114 towards the side of the first accommodating groove 21101, the first sliding portion 413 is provided with first grooves 41301 on both sides, the first protrusions 2114 are at least partially inserted into the first grooves 41301, and the first protrusions 2114 and the first grooves 41301 are in sliding connection.

[0062] Further, the first accommodating groove 21101 is provided with a second elastic piece 420, and the reset structure 430 can be the second elastic piece 420, both ends of the second elastic piece 420 abut against the first sliding portion 413 and the first connecting body 2111 respectively, when the support 220 is located in the closed position, the first sliding piece 410 can move towards the support 220 under the elastic force of the second elastic piece 420, and form a clamping connection with the support 220, when the support 220 is turned from the closed position to the open position, the sliding plate 414 can drive the first sliding piece 410 to move away from the support 220 under the external force, so that the first sliding piece 410 is not clamped with the support 220, and then the support 220 is turned under the elastic force of the first elastic piece 310.

[0063] Specifically, the second elastic member 420 is a spring, and the first sliding member 410 is moved to the direction of the first connecting body 2111 under the action of an external force, the spring is compressed, and after the external force is released, the elastic force of the spring will make the first sliding member 410 return to the initial position. The first sliding part 413 can be provided with a groove for accommodating the second elastic member 420.

[0064] Optionally, the base 210 includes a bottom plate 212, the bottom plate 212 is provided with a clamping portion 2121 on the side facing the first sliding member 410, and the first sliding member 410 is provided with a clamping groove 4101 on the side facing the bottom plate 212, the clamping groove 4101 is covered on the clamping portion 2121, and the clamping portion 2121 is used to limit the movement range of the clamping groove 4101, thereby limiting the movement range of the first sliding member 410. When the first sliding member 410 is moved towards the support 220 under the action of the elastic force of the second elastic member 420, the clamping portion 2121 can abut against the inner wall of the clamping groove 4101 away from the support 220, and when the first sliding member 410 is away from the support 220 under the action of the external force, the clamping portion 2121 can abut against the inner wall of the clamping groove 4101 close to the support 220. In some embodiments, when the first sliding member 410 is away from the support 220 under the action of the external force, the sliding plate 414 can also abut against the inner wall of the mounting groove 2101 to limit the movement range of the first sliding member 410.

[0065] The support assembly 200, the driving assembly 300 and the limiting assembly 400 can be installed together to form a module, and then installed on the back plate 100 together, so as to improve the installation efficiency.

[0066] Optionally, please refer to FIGS. 11-14, in some embodiments, the protective shell 10 includes a side wall 500, the side wall 500 is arranged around the back plate 100, the side wall 500 includes a first side wall 510 away from the first elastic member 310 and a second side wall 520 arranged opposite to the first side wall 510, the sliding member 450 includes a second sliding member 440 arranged on the first side wall 510, the second sliding member 440 is in sliding connection with the first side wall 510, the second sliding member 440 includes a second sliding part 441 and a bending part 442 connected to the second sliding part 441 and extending towards the first elastic member 310, an end of the bending part 442 away from the second sliding part 441 is provided with a first abutting portion 4421, an end of the support 220 away from the first elastic member 310 is provided with a second abutting portion 221, when the support 220 is in the closed position, the first abutting portion 4421 and the second abutting portion 221 form a clamping fit to limit the rotation of the support 220.

[0067] Further, the support piece 220 is provided with a third limiting slot 2203 at one end away from the first elastic piece 310, the second abutting portion 221 is located at one side of the third limiting slot 2203 close to the base 210, and the one side of the third limiting slot 2203 close to the base 210 is further provided with a gap 2204. When the support piece 220 is in the closed position, the first abutting portion 4421 can move to the abutting position of the second abutting portion 221 in the third limiting slot 2203, that is, the projection of the first abutting portion 4421 and the second abutting portion 221 towards the base 210 coincides; when the support piece 220 is turned from the closed position to the open position, the first abutting portion 4421 can be moved to the position corresponding to the gap 2204, so that the first abutting portion 4421 can move away from the third limiting slot 2203 through the gap 2204 when the support piece 220 rotates.

[0068] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 15, the limiting assembly 400 further includes a reset structure 430, when the support piece 220 is in the closed position, the reset structure 430 can drive the second sliding piece 440 to move along the length direction of the first side wall 510, so that the first abutting portion 4421 and the second abutting portion 221 form a clamping fit; when the support piece 220 is turned from the closed position to the open position, the second sliding portion 441 can move along the length direction of the first side wall 510 under the action of external force, so as to drive the first abutting portion 4421 to move away from the second abutting portion 221, and then the support piece 220 is rotated under the elastic force of the first elastic piece 310.

[0069] Further, the reset structure 430 includes a first magnetic attraction piece 431 fixed on the second sliding portion 441 and a second magnetic attraction piece 432 fixed on the first side wall 510, the first magnetic attraction piece 431 and the second magnetic attraction piece 432 are attracted to each other under the action of magnetic force, and the first magnetic attraction piece 431 can drive the second sliding piece 440 to move towards the second magnetic attraction piece 432 under the action of magnetic force. The user can move the second sliding piece 440 against the magnetic attraction force by pushing the second sliding portion 441 on the first side wall 510, so that the second abutting portion 221 is not clamped by the first abutting portion 4421. Specifically, the first magnetic attraction piece 431 and the second magnetic attraction piece 432 can be magnets.

[0070] In some other embodiments, the reset structure 430 can also be a spring, and the second sliding piece 440 can move under the elastic force of the spring, so that the first abutting portion 4421 and the second abutting portion 221 form a clamping fit.

[0071] Optionally, please refer to Figs. 16-19, in some embodiments, the support 220 comprises a first support body 222 and a second support body 223, the first support body 222 is located on the side of the second support body 223 away from the base 210, the first elastic member 310 is arranged between the second support body 223 and the base 210, the first support body 222 is in sliding connection with the second support body 223, the sliding member 450 comprises the first support body 222, an end of the first support body 222 away from the first elastic member 310 is provided with a second limiting portion 2221, the limiting assembly 400 comprises a second limiting groove 101 opened on the back plate 100, when the support 220 is in the closed position, the first support body 222 can be driven by the reset structure 430 to move away from the first elastic member 310, so that the second limiting portion 2221 is inserted into the second limiting groove 101.

[0072] Further, the reset structure 430 comprises a third elastic member 224 arranged between the first support body 222 and the second support body 223, when the support 220 is in the closed position, the first support body 222 can move away from the first elastic member 310 under the elastic force of the third elastic member 224, so that the first support body 222 and the second limiting groove 101 form a clamping fit; when the support 220 is turned from the closed position to the open position, the first support body 222 can move towards the first elastic member 310 under the action of external force, so that the second limiting portion 2221 is away from the second limiting groove 101.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first support body 222 and the second support body 223 can also be repelled by magnetic force to move away from each other, the first support body 222 can be clamped and fitted with the second limiting groove 101 under the magnetic force. In other embodiments, the first support body 222 and the back plate 100 can be respectively provided with magnets, so that when the support 220 is in the closed position, the first support body 222 can be attracted by the magnets to move towards the second limiting groove 101 to form a clamping fit with the second limiting groove 101.

[0074] Optionally, please refer to FIGS. 20-22, the second support body 223 includes a first arm 2231, and a second arm 2232 and a third arm 2233 connected to two ends of the first arm 2231 respectively and extending away from the first elastic member 310, a second accommodating groove 22301 is formed between the second arm 2232 and the third arm 2233, the second arm 2232 is provided with a second protruding edge 2234 on the side facing the second accommodating groove 22301, and the third arm 2233 is provided with a second protruding edge 2234 on the side facing the second accommodating groove 22301, the first support body 222 is provided with a third sliding part 2222 on the side close to the base 210, the third sliding part 2222 is located in the second accommodating groove 22301, and the two opposite sides of the third sliding part 2222 are respectively provided with a second groove 22203, and the second protruding edge 2234 is at least partially inserted into the second groove 22203, and the second protruding edge 2234 is in sliding connection with the second groove 22203.

[0075] The first support body 222 of the support member 220 can be a sliding member 450, and the locking and unlocking of the support member 220 in the closed position can be realized by sliding the first support body 222, the sliding function and the supporting function are integrated on the support member 220, and the bracket assembly 200 is directly connected with the back plate 100 after being assembled together, which is favorable for simplifying the process flow. The support member 220 can be popped out by sliding the first support body 222, the sliding area can be increased, and the use of the user is facilitated.

[0076] Optionally, one end of the third elastic member 224 abuts against the first arm 2231, the other end of the third elastic member 224 abuts against the third sliding part 2222, the side of the second support body 223 away from the first support body 222 is provided with a third support body 225, the third support body 225 is provided with a third accommodating groove 22501 on the side facing the second accommodating groove 22301, and the third elastic member 224 is at least partially accommodated in the third accommodating groove 22501.

[0077] Specifically, the third elastic member 224 can be a spring, and a groove can be formed on the third sliding part 2222 for accommodating the third elastic member 224.

[0078] Further, a limiting arm 226 is connected between the end of the second arm 2232 away from the first arm 2231 and the end of the third arm 2233 away from the first arm 2231, the second support body 223 and the limiting arm 226 cooperatively form a sliding area 2202, the sliding area 2202 is used for limiting the sliding range of the third sliding part 2222, and further limiting the sliding range of the first support body 222.

[0079] Specifically, a positioning column can be arranged on the second arm 2232 and the third arm 2233, and a corresponding positioning hole can be formed on the limiting arm 226, and the positioning column is inserted into the positioning hole to fix the limiting arm 226.

[0080] Optionally, the first support body 222 is provided with a fourth accommodating groove 22201, the second support body 223 is located in the fourth accommodating groove 22201, opposite sides of the fourth accommodating groove 22201 are provided with third grooves 22202, the second arm 2232 and the third arm 2233 away from the second accommodating groove 22301 are provided with third protrusions 2235, the third protrusions 2235 are at least partially inserted into the third grooves 22202, and the third protrusions 2235 are in sliding connection with the third grooves 22202.

[0081] Further, the third support body 225 can be located on the fourth accommodating groove 22201, the support member 220 can include the first support body 222, the second support body 223 and the third support body 225, and the support member 220 as a whole can rotate under the action of the first elastic member 310, and the first support body 222 can slide relative to the second support body 223 under the action of an external force.

[0082] Optionally, referring to FIGS. 23-25, in order to control the strength and speed of the support member 220, the driving assembly 300 can combine the rotating shaft and the torsional spring, increase the resistance of the rotating shaft, and keep the force of the torsional spring greater than the resistance provided by the rotating shaft, so as to reduce the strength and speed of the support member 220 without affecting the ejection of the support member 220.

[0083] Further, the driving assembly 300 includes the first elastic member 310, the shaft core 320, the movable member 330 and the fixed member 340 in rotational connection with the shaft core 320, the first elastic member 310 surrounds the shaft core 320, one end of the first elastic member 310 abuts against the fixed member 340, and the other end of the first elastic member 310 abuts against the movable member 330, the fixed member 340 is fixed to the base 210, and the movable member 330 is fixed to the support member 220.

[0084] Optionally, the base 210 is provided with a fixed portion 213 at an end away from the mounting portion 211, and the shaft core 320 of the driving assembly 300 is located on a side of the fixed portion 213 close to the mounting portion 211. When the support member 220 is in the open position, a specific support angle is formed between the support member 220 and the base 210, so that the support member 220 can support the horizontal and vertical placement of the electronic device, and the support angle can be adjusted according to the adaptive angle of the electronic device, for example, the length of the support member 220 in the region from the shaft core 320 to the fixed portion 213 can be increased, so that when the support member 220 abuts against the base 210, the support angle is smaller.

[0085] Further, the opening speed of the support member 220 can be adjusted by designing the interference amount between the shaft core 320 and the movable member 330 and the fixed member 340.

[0086] In some embodiments, the driving assembly 300 can also include a first elastic member 310 and a shaft core 320. The first elastic member 310 is a torsion spring, and is arranged around the shaft core 320. One end of the torsion spring abuts against the support member 220, and the other end abuts against the base 210.

[0087] Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the base 210 is provided with a baffle 230 on the side away from the support member 220. The baffle 230 can shield the structure on the base 210, and improve the aesthetic appearance of the protective case 10. The base 210 can also be fixed to the back plate 100 through the baffle 230. Specifically, the base 210 can be bonded to the baffle 230, and the baffle 230 can be bonded to the back plate 100. In some embodiments, the base 210 can be directly bonded to the back plate 100.

[0088] The present application also provides an electronic device, as shown in FIG. 26. The electronic device includes the protective case 10 and the device main body 20 in the above embodiments, and the protective case 10 is sleeved on the device main body 20. The electronic device can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a keyboard, a mobile power supply, or the like.

[0089] The protective case 10 and the electronic device provided by the present application can be used to support the device main body 20 when needed. The support member 220 can be rotated from the closed position to the open position under the action of the driving assembly 300. When the support is not needed, the support member 220 can be kept in the closed position by the limiting assembly 400. The support member 220 can be conveniently placed in the open position for support, or in the closed position for storage. The protective case 10 can be provided with the first sliding member 410 on the back plate 100, or can be provided with the second sliding member 440 on the side wall 500. The sliding function can also be integrated into the support member 220, so that the appearance of the product is more simple and beautiful. The support member 220 of the present application can be popped open by one key, and can reach the ideal angle in one step without the need for additional operation. On the other hand, the support member 220 can be changed from the closed position to the open position and then to the closed position, so as to conveniently support the device main body 20, and improve the convenience of use and the user experience. The back plate 100 can effectively avoid the influence of foreign matter detection on wireless charging, and improve the compatibility.

[0090] The above description is only some embodiments of the present application, and does not limit the protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, which is based on the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A protective case characterized by, The application relates to a support device, which comprises a back plate, a support assembly, a driving assembly and a limiting assembly. The support assembly comprises a base and a support, the base is installed on the back plate, the base is provided with an installation groove for accommodating the support on a side of the base facing the support, the support can rotate relative to the base between an open position and a closed position, the support is in the open position when a support angle is formed between the support and the base, and the support is in the closed position when the support is accommodated in the installation groove. The driving assembly is located between the base and the support, and is used for driving the support to rotate from the closed position to the open position. The limiting assembly is used for limiting the rotation of the support when the support is in the closed position. The driving assembly comprises a first elastic member located at one end of the base, the first elastic member is used for providing an elastic force to drive the support to rotate from the closed position to the open position, and one end of the support close to the first elastic member abuts against the base when the support is in the open position.

2. The protective case of claim 1, wherein, The limiting assembly comprises a sliding member and a reset structure, the reset structure is used for driving the sliding member to move when the support is in the closed position, so that the support is clamped and limited in the installation groove.

3. The protective case of claim 2, wherein, The reset structure comprises a first magnetic member fixed on the sliding member and a second magnetic member fixed opposite to the back plate, the first magnetic member is used for driving the sliding member to move under the action of a magnetic force.

4. The protective case of claim 3, wherein, One end of the base away from the first elastic member is provided with an installation portion, the sliding member comprises a first sliding member, the first sliding member is in sliding connection with the installation portion, the first sliding member and the support form clamping and cooperation to limit the rotation of the support when the support is in the closed position.

5. The protective case of claim 3, wherein, One side of the first sliding member close to the first elastic member is provided with a first limiting member, one end of the support away from the first elastic member is provided with a first limiting groove, the first sliding member can be driven by the reset structure to move towards the support when the support is in the closed position, so that the first limiting member is inserted into the first limiting groove, the first sliding member can move away from the support under the action of an external force when the support rotates from the closed position to the open position, so that the first limiting member is separated from the first limiting groove, and the support rotates under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic member.

6. The protective case of claim 5, wherein, One side of the first limiting member away from the base is provided with an inclined surface, the inclined surface drives the first sliding member to move away from the first elastic member when the support rotates from the open position to the closed position.

7. The protective case of claim 6, wherein, The base comprises a bottom plate, the bottom plate is provided with a clamping portion on a side of the bottom plate facing the first sliding member, the first sliding member is provided with a clamping groove on a side of the first sliding member facing the bottom plate, the clamping groove is covered on the clamping portion, the clamping portion is used for limiting the movement range of the clamping groove, and the movement range of the first sliding member is limited.

8. The protective case of claim 5, wherein, ​ 9. The protective case of claim 3, wherein, The protective shell comprises a side wall arranged around the back plate, the side wall comprises a first side wall away from the first elastic member and a second side wall arranged opposite to the first side wall, the sliding member comprises a second sliding member arranged on the first side wall, the second sliding member is in sliding connection with the first side wall, the second sliding member comprises a second sliding part and a bending part connected to the second sliding part and extending towards the first elastic member, one end of the bending part away from the second sliding part is provided with a first abutting part, one end of the supporting member away from the first elastic member is provided with a second abutting part, when the supporting member is in the closed position, the reset structure can drive the second sliding member to move along the length direction of the first side wall, so that the first abutting part and the second abutting part are in clamping cooperation to limit the rotation of the supporting member.

10. The protective case of claim 3, wherein, The supporting member comprises a first supporting body and a second supporting body, the first elastic member is arranged between the second supporting body and the base, the first supporting body is in sliding connection with the second supporting body, the sliding member comprises the first supporting body, one end of the first supporting body away from the first elastic member is provided with a second limiting part, the limiting assembly comprises a second limiting groove opened on the back plate, when the supporting member is in the closed position, the first supporting body can be driven by the reset structure to move away from the first elastic member, so that the second limiting part is inserted into the second limiting groove.

11. The protective case of claim 10, wherein, The reset structure comprises a third elastic member arranged between the first supporting body and the second supporting body, when the supporting member is in the closed position, the first supporting body can move away from the first elastic member under the elastic force of the third elastic member, so that the first supporting body and the second limiting groove are in clamping cooperation; when the supporting member rotates from the closed position to the open position, the first supporting body can move towards the first elastic member under the action of external force, so that the second limiting part is away from the second limiting groove.

12. The protective case of claim 11, wherein, The second supporting body comprises a first arm and a second arm and a third arm connected to two ends of the first arm respectively, a second containing groove is formed between the second arm and the third arm, a second convex edge is arranged on the side of the second arm towards the second containing groove and the side of the third arm towards the second containing groove, a third sliding part is arranged on the side of the first supporting body close to the base, the third sliding part is located in the second containing groove, second grooves are arranged on the two opposite sides of the third sliding part, the second convex edge is at least partially inserted into the second grooves, and the second convex edge is in sliding connection with the second grooves.

13. The protective case of claim 12, wherein, One end of the third elastic member abuts against the first arm, and the other end abuts against the third sliding part, a third supporting body is arranged on the side of the second supporting body away from the first supporting body, a third containing groove is arranged on the side of the third supporting body towards the second containing groove, and the third elastic member is at least partially contained in the third containing groove.

14. The protective case of claim 12, wherein, The second arm is connected with a limiting arm between one end of the second arm and one end of the third arm away from the first arm, the second support and the limiting arm cooperate to form a sliding area for limiting the sliding range of the third sliding part and further limiting the sliding range of the first support.

15. The protective case of claim 12, wherein, The first support is provided with a fourth accommodating groove, the second support is located in the fourth accommodating groove, opposite sides of the fourth accommodating groove are provided with third grooves, the second arm and the third arm away from the second accommodating groove are provided with third convex edges, the third convex edges are at least partially inserted into the third grooves, and the third convex edges are in sliding connection with the third grooves.

16. The protective case of claim 1, wherein, The driving assembly comprises a first elastic member, a shaft core, a movable member and a fixed member in rotation connection with the shaft core, the first elastic member is arranged around the shaft core, one end of the first elastic member abuts against the fixed member, the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the movable member, the fixed member is fixed on the base, and the movable member is fixed on the support.

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