Portable terminal holder and manufacturing method therefor

Abstract

The present invention provides a portable terminal holder and a manufacturing method therefor. The portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a support which is formed in a ring shape with an open center and which has at least one magnet arranged therein along the ring shape; a plate member disposed on the same axis as the support; and a flexible member disposed between the support and the plate member so as to be expandable or contractible in the axial direction. Here, the flexible member includes: a lower end portion provided in contact with the open portion of the support; a middle end portion of which a portion can be folded in an expanded state such that the shape thereof can be changed to a contracted state in which the distance between the support and the plate member is decreased; and an upper end portion coupled to the plate member, wherein the support is attached to the rear side of a portable terminal by magnetic force of the magnet.

Description

Portable terminal holder and method of manufacturing the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable terminal stand and a method for manufacturing the same, and more specifically, to a stand of a new shape that provides a mounting function for a portable terminal and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0002] Typically, when using a portable device such as a smartphone, the user holds the device by placing the back of the device against the palm and wrapping their fingers around the sides.

[0003] In addition, when using a portable device to watch videos, the user tilts the device to adjust the screen angle.

[0004] However, holding the portable device carries the risk of accidentally dropping and damaging it, and prolonged use may cause fatigue in the wrists and other areas due to the device's weight.

[0005] To address these issues, various types of portable device stands, such as Smart Talk, Grip Tok, and Pop Socket, are gaining popularity and are widely used; however, as user requirements and preferences become more segmented, continuous research and development is required.

[0006] In this regard, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1042534 discloses a stand formed by combining an attachment plate that is fixed to a structure and made of a thin and light disc-shaped body, and a carrying plate that is attached to a mobile phone.

[0007] In addition, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2735247 discloses a grip device that is attached to a user's smartphone or similar device to open and close an access control system or to be used as a mobile phone holder according to the user's needs.

[0008] The present invention has been devised in response to the aforementioned background technology, and the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a portable terminal stand and a method for manufacturing the same that can provide improved grip and convenience while enabling magnetic attachment and detachment to the rear side of the portable terminal.

[0009] In addition, another problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a portable terminal stand and a method for manufacturing the same that can reflect the user's taste, preference, or characteristics and the design thereof.

[0010] However, the problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0011] As a technical means for achieving the aforementioned technical problem, a portable terminal holder according to some embodiments of the present invention comprises: a support member formed in a ring shape with an open center and having at least one magnet arranged along the ring shape inside; a plate member disposed on the same axis as the support member; and a flexible member disposed between the support member and the plate member and configured to expand or contract in the axial direction.

[0012] At this time, the flexible member comprises a lower portion installed in contact with the open portion of the support, a middle portion capable of changing state to a contracted state in which the distance between the support and the plate member is reduced by folding a part of it in an expanded state, and an upper portion coupled to the plate member, and the support is characterized by being adsorbed to the back side of the portable terminal by the magnetic force of the magnet.

[0013] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the middle portion may be characterized in that, in the expanded state, the support side is formed in a hemispherical shape that is wider than the plate member side, and then, as the upper portion moves downward in the axial direction, a part of it is folded inward to form an inverted hemispherical shape in the contracted state.

[0014] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the middle portion may be formed in a shape extending diagonally upward from the lower portion in the expanded state, and then formed in a shape extending diagonally downward in the contracted state as a part of it is folded inward as the upper portion moves downward in the axial direction.

[0015] At this time, the upper portion may be characterized by moving downward in the axial direction so that at least a part thereof is located between the upper surface of the support and the lower surface of the support in the contracted state.

[0016] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the point forming the boundary between the upper part and the middle part may be characterized as being located between the upper surface of the support and the bottom surface of the support in the contracted state.

[0017] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper portion may include a first cylindrical partition vertically extended upward from the upper point of the middle portion; and a male part formed at the center of the upper end of the first partition, and the plate member may include a female part configured to snap-fit ​​coupled with the male part, and the flexible member and the plate member may be mutually coupled by the male part and the female part snap-fit ​​coupled.

[0018] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the support member includes a cylindrical guide that extends vertically upward from the open portion, and a step is formed on the bottom surface of the support member with an inward step closer to the open portion, and the lower portion may include a second cylindrical partition that extends vertically downward from the lower point of the middle portion; and an extension edge that extends horizontally outward from the lower end of the second partition.

[0019] At this time, the second bulkhead may be characterized by having a guide groove formed inwardly along the outer circumference of the second bulkhead, and the cylindrical guide installed within the guide groove and the extension jaw installed to come into contact with the step, thereby allowing the flexible member and the support member to be mutually coupled.

[0020] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, an annular concave groove is formed along the ring shape on one side of the support, the magnet is received within the concave groove, and the invention may further include a cover member installed on one side of the support to seal the concave groove.

[0021] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, it may further include a display member that displays at least one of an image and a character; and an adhesive member positioned between the plate member and the display member to attach the plate member and the display member.

[0022] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, a third partition is formed on the upper surface of the plate member and extends vertically upward along the edge, and further includes a display member installed in a receiving space provided by the third partition and the upper surface, wherein the display member may be characterized by displaying at least one of an image and a character.

[0023] At this time, the display member may be made of a transparent material, and at least one of an image and a character is printed on the lower surface of the display member facing the upper surface of the plate member, and the printed material printed on the lower surface may be exposed to the outside by passing through the display member.

[0024] Meanwhile, as a technical means for achieving the aforementioned technical problem, a method for manufacturing a portable terminal holder according to some embodiments of the present invention comprises: a step of forming a support having a ring shape with an open center and having at least one magnet arranged along the ring shape inside; a step of placing a flexible member configured to expand or contract in an axial direction between a plate member provided on the same axis as the support and the support; a step of installing the lower end so that the lower end of the flexible member comes into contact with the open part of the support; and a step of joining the upper end of the flexible member and the plate member.

[0025] At this time, the intermediate portion of the flexible member can be deformed into a contracted state in which the distance between the support and the plate member is reduced by folding a part of it in an expanded state, and the forming step is characterized by arranging the magnet inside the support so that the support is attracted to the back side of the portable terminal by the magnetic force of the magnet.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, by presenting a new shape of stand that did not exist before and a method for manufacturing the same, it is possible to provide a stable grip and improved user convenience while enabling magnetic attachment and detachment to the back of a portable terminal or case.

[0027] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, by including a flexible member formed in a shape similar to a gourd, with a narrow upper portion and a wide lower portion, when a user inserts their finger, the finger naturally bends inward and covers the middle portion of the flexible member, thereby allowing the user to use the holder comfortably and stably without finger pain or discomfort even when using it for a long time.

[0028] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, a cylindrical guide is installed within a guide groove and an extension jaw is installed to come into contact with a step, so that even if there is a change in the state of the flexible member from an expanded state to a contracted state or from a contracted state to an expanded state, the flexible member and the support can be firmly and stably coupled to each other, and failure, breakage, or damage can be minimized.

[0029] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, the middle portion of the flexible member is designed to be folded to a position that does not exceed the virtual plane formed by the bottom surface of the support, so that even if there is a deformation of the flexible member, the support can maintain stable adsorption to the back surface of the portable terminal or the case.

[0030] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal stand and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, by freely displaying a customized design consisting of an image, text, etc. desired by the user on a display member, the inherent function of the portable terminal stand can be provided while easily reflecting the user's individuality, characteristics, and preferences, thereby increasing user satisfaction and contributing to increased sales of the portable terminal stand.

[0031] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, since the printed material is printed on the lower surface of a display member made of a transparent material, the problem of the printed material being scratched, damaged, or partially lost can be fundamentally resolved, and there is an advantage that even curved surface printing is possible on a display member made of a specific material.

[0032] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, when a display member is installed within the upper receiving space of a plate member, a third partition wall acts as a kind of reference to guide the position where the display member is to be placed, thereby improving the efficiency of the installation work (time reduction, elimination of the need for multiple installation attempts) and the completeness of the installation result (the degree to which the display member is positioned in the center of the plate member).

[0033] In addition, in the case of a portable terminal holder and a method for manufacturing the same according to some embodiments of the present invention, when a display member is installed within the upper receiving space of a plate member, a third partition wall covers the side of the display member, thereby preventing the display member from detaching from the plate member and preventing the occurrence of a gap between the display member and the plate member or the penetration of foreign substances into the gap.

[0034] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating the expanded and contracted states of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the expanded and contracted states of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the components of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a method of coupling between a flexible member and a support in a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a printing method for a display member of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the components of a portable terminal holder according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a portable terminal holder according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0042] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein but may be implemented in various different forms. It is evident that a person skilled in the art can apply the principles and novel features disclosed herein to other embodiments without departing from the invention.

[0043] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the specification refer to the same components. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description is omitted. The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, quantities, etc. disclosed in the drawings are exemplary and are not limited to the matters depicted in the drawings.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and / or “comprising” in this specification should be understood to mean that such features and / or components are present, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, and / or groups thereof. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context that the singular form is indicated, the singular in this specification and claims should generally be interpreted to mean “one or more.”

[0045] Furthermore, in this specification, the terms "top," "upper," "lower," "lower," "end," "inner," and "outer" indicate directions based on the state depicted in the attached drawings, and do not take into account changes in the drawing direction.

[0046] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0047] Throughout this specification, the portable terminal holder is connected to the rear side of the portable terminal and can maintain a retracted or extended state.

[0048] In addition, the portable terminal stand acts as a stand leg to support the portable terminal when placed at a predetermined position in an extended state, or provides a comfortable and stable grip by allowing the user to insert their fingers between the flexible member described later and the back of the portable terminal.

[0049] Here, the portable terminal is not particularly limited in type and is a computing device or information processing device that can be held by a user's hand, such as a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet PC, etc.

[0050] In particular, the portable terminal has a magnetic material, so the mounting bracket disclosed in this specification can be attached to the back surface of the portable terminal (or the surface of the portable terminal case) by magnetic force or detached by an external force.

[0051] In addition, the portable terminal can provide a function to charge power via wireless charging.

[0052] For example, the smartphone ‘iPhone’ from Apple, USA, has been providing a function to wirelessly charge power since the 12 series according to a wireless charging standard called MagSafe, and each component (shape, position, size, etc.) of the stand disclosed in this specification can be designed to provide an efficient and stable wireless charging function.

[0053] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating the expanded and contracted states of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the expanded and contracted states of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating each component of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] A portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a support (100), a plate member (200), a flexible member (300), a magnet (400), and a cover member (500).

[0055] The support (100) is formed in the shape of a ring with an open center.

[0056] The support member (100) may have a shape similar to a donut as shown in the drawing, but the overall ring shape is not necessarily limited to a circle and may be formed as a polygon (e.g., octagon, square) on the premise that it has an open part (S) in the center.

[0057] The shape of the open part (S) is also not limited to a circular shape as illustrated.

[0058] Additionally, the support (100) has at least one magnet (400) arranged along a ring shape inside.

[0059] The support (100) can be attracted to the back side of the portable terminal (not shown) by the magnetic force of the magnet (400) or separated from the back side of the portable terminal by an external force.

[0060] To this end, a concave groove may be formed along a ring shape on one side of the support (100), and for example, if the ring shape is circular, the concave groove (110) may be formed in an annular or complete donut shape.

[0061] The size, location, and shape of the concave groove (110) can be determined so that it is adsorbed to the back side of the portable terminal and optimally provides the function of a stand.

[0062] At least one magnet (400) is positioned or distributed so as to be completely received within the concave groove (110), and a cover member (500) is installed on one side of the support (100) to seal the concave groove (110).

[0063] The magnet (400) may be made of a single complete ring structure, or several may be arranged in sequence to form a single closed ring shape, or a ring shape that is not closed and has gaps.

[0064] The regularity of the spacing between the magnets (400) is not particularly limited.

[0065] Of the two sides of the cover member (500), the side facing the concave groove (110) is made of an adhesive material so as to completely cover the concave groove (110) so that the magnet (400) is not exposed to the outside.

[0066] It is preferable that the bottom surface (130) of the support (100) and the cover member (500) be formed flat so as to be stably adsorbed to the back side of the portable terminal.

[0067] The upper surface (120) of the support (100) can be determined by considering the user's grip, and, for example, may be flat or have some slope.

[0068] The plate member (200) is positioned on the same axis as the support (100) and can move up and down in the axial direction as shown by the arrows in FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 depending on the state of the flexible member (300).

[0069] The plate member (200) is shown as having a disc shape with an upper surface (201) and a lower surface (202), but the shape is not particularly limited.

[0070] The support (100) and plate member (200) may be made of transparent materials such as acrylic, epoxy resin, polycarbonate, transparent ABS, glass, etc., and the materials are not limited to those mentioned.

[0071] When the flexible member (300) is in an expanded state, the plate member (200) can move upward relative to the support (100), and when the flexible member (300) is in a contracted state, the plate member (200) can move downward relative to the support (100).

[0072] The flexible member (300) is positioned between the support (100) and the plate member (200) and configured to expand or contract in the axial direction.

[0073] The flexible member (300) connects the support (100) and the plate member (200) to each other and can maintain an expanded state and a contracted state, respectively, when no external force is applied. Additionally, even if the position of the flexible member (300) deviates from the expanded state or contracted state due to the application of an external force, it can return to the expanded state or contracted state again due to the elastic force or restoring force of the flexible member (300) when the external force is removed.

[0074] The expanded state refers to a state where the flexible member (300) is unfolded as shown on the left side of FIGS. 1 and 2, so that the distance between the support (100) and the plate member (200) becomes far apart, and the contracted state refers to a state where a part of the flexible member (300) is folded inward as shown on the right side of FIGS. 1 and 2, so that the distance between the support (100) and the plate member (200) becomes close together.

[0075] The flexible member (300) can be made of a material having elasticity or resilience, and the material may be, for example, a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU), ABS resin, etc.

[0076] Specifically, the flexibility member (300) is formed as a single integral structure including a lower part (310), a middle part (320), and an upper part (330).

[0077] As illustrated in the drawing, a preferred embodiment is described in which the ring shape of the support (100) and the shape of the open part (S) are both circular.

[0078] A person of ordinary skill in the relevant field will be able to fully understand from the following description that the overall shape of the flexibility member (300) can be deformed.

[0079] The flexible member (300) may be formed in the shape of a gourd as a whole, and the upper part (330) may represent the neck part of the gourd, the middle part (320) may represent the body part of the gourd, and the lower part (330) may represent the base part of the gourd.

[0080] The lower part (310) is installed in contact with the open part (S) of the support (100) as shown in FIG. 2.

[0081] To this end, the outer radius of the lower part (310) and the inner radius of the open part (S) of the support (100) may be substantially the same, and the flexible member (300) and the support (100) may be manufactured separately, taking into account the feature of being installed in contact with each other.

[0082] The method of installing the lower part (310) of the flexible member (300) on the open part (S) of the support (100) is not particularly limited, but a preferred installation method is explained with reference to FIG. 4 together with FIG. 3.

[0083] FIG. 4 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a method of coupling between a flexible member and a support in a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] The lower portion (310) of the flexible member (300) can be installed in contact with the inner surface surrounding the open portion (S) of the support (100).

[0085] Specifically, the support (100) may include a cylindrical guide (140) that extends vertically upward from the open portion (S).

[0086] The cylindrical guide (140) may be shaped to be bent upward by a predetermined height from the inner end of the upper surface (120) of the support (100).

[0087] A step (160) having an inward step can be formed on the bottom surface (130) of the support (100) near the open portion (S).

[0088] The lower portion (310) of the flexible member (300) may include a cylindrical second bulkhead (311) that extends vertically downward from the lower point of the middle portion (320), and an extension jaw (312) that extends horizontally outward from the lower end of the second bulkhead (311).

[0089] A guide groove (3110) that is recessed inward along the outer circumference of the second partition (311) may be formed in the second partition (311).

[0090] By installing a cylindrical guide (140) within a guide groove (3110) and an extension jaw (312) in contact with a step (160), the flexible member (300) and the support (100) can be firmly and stably coupled to each other even if there is a change in state from an expanded state to a contracted state or a change in state from a contracted state to an expanded state of the flexible member (300).

[0091] At this time, the guide groove (3110) of the second bulkhead (311) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the cylindrical guide (140) so as to accommodate the cylindrical guide (140), and the extension jaw (312) can be designed to be in complete contact with the step (160) of the support (100).

[0092] That is, the lower portion (310) of the flexible member (300) can be joined in a manner that interlocks or is fitted with the inner surface by the cylindrical guide (140) and the step (160), and this double interlocking or fitting structure can generate sufficient frictional force to maintain an enhanced connection between them.

[0093] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2, the intermediate section (320) can be transformed into a contracted state in which the distance between the support (100) and the plate member (200) is reduced by folding a part of it in an expanded state.

[0094] That is, the flexible member (300) can be partially or entirely folded toward the center or open part (S) of the support (100).

[0095] The shape of the middle section (320) changes according to the state change and is explained in more detail.

[0096] As one example, the middle section (320) is formed in a hemispherical shape in an expanded state where the support (100) side is wider than the plate member (200) side, and then, as the upper section (330) moves downward in the axial direction, a part or the whole is folded inward, so that it can be formed in an inverse hemispherical shape in a contracted state.

[0097] As another example, the middle section (320) may be formed in a shape that extends diagonally upward from the lower section (310) in an expanded state, and then, as the upper section (330) moves downward in the axial direction, a part or the whole may be folded inward so that it extends diagonally downward in a contracted state.

[0098] As another example, the middle section (320) is formed in a cone shape with the vertex cut off in the expanded state, and as the upper section (330) moves downward in the axial direction, a part or the whole is folded inward, so that when viewed from a cross-sectional perspective in the contracted state (see FIG. 2), it can be formed in the shape of the letter N or the reverse N together with the upper section (330) and the lower section (310).

[0099] As such, the shape of the flexible member (300), including the middle section (320), can be determined in various ways to improve the user's grip, and basically, the upper section (330) is formed narrowly and the lower section (310) is formed widely.

[0100] The upper part (330) is combined with the plate member (200), and the method of combination is not particularly limited.

[0101] As an example of a joining method, the upper portion (330) may include a first bulkhead (331) in the shape of a cylinder that extends vertically upward from the upper point of the middle portion (320), and a male part (332) formed at the center of the upper end of the first bulkhead (331).

[0102] The plate member (200) may include a female part (210) configured to snap-fit ​​with a male part (332).

[0103] The male part (332) of the upper part (330) and the female part (210) of the plate member (200) can be snap-fit ​​connected so that the flexible member (300) and the plate member (200) can be connected to each other.

[0104] In addition, the upper part (330) can be moved downward in the axial direction and positioned between the upper surface (120) of the support (100) and the lower surface (130) of the support (100) in a contracted state, with at least a portion of it.

[0105] Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the point (B) forming the boundary between the upper part (330) and the middle part (320) can be located between the upper surface (120) of the support (100) and the bottom surface (130) of the support (100) in a contracted state.

[0106] In this way, the middle section (320) is folded inward toward the open section (S) of the support (100), but it is preferable that it be folded to a position that does not exceed the imaginary plane formed by the bottom surface (130) of the support (100).

[0107] This is because if the middle section (320) is folded excessively inward to a position exceeding the virtual plane formed by the bottom surface (130) of the support (100), it may hinder the support (100) from being stably adhered to the back side of the portable terminal.

[0108] In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the point (C) forming the boundary between the middle section (320) and the lower section (310) may come into contact with the lower surface (202a) of the plate member (200) in the contracted state, and the length (B~C) of the middle section (320) may be determined so as not to hinder the support (100) from being stably adhered to the back side of the portable terminal in the contracted state.

[0109] In this way, the flexible member (300) may be formed in an overall gourd shape or a similar shape by including an upper part (330) formed relatively narrowly, a lower part (310) formed relatively widely, and a middle part (320) connecting the two parts in the middle.

[0110] This flexible member (300) is formed in a structure such that, in an extended state, the user's fingers (mainly the index and middle fingers) can be positioned between the upper part (330) and the middle part (320), thereby allowing the fingers to naturally bend inward and wrap around the surface of the middle part (320).

[0111] Compared to conventional stand structures configured in the exact opposite way to the present invention, such as Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2735247, this not only reduces finger pain or discomfort but also provides the user with significantly improved comfort and stability even during prolonged use.

[0112] A portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a display member and an adhesive member.

[0113] The display member can display at least one of an image and a character, and may be implemented in a three-dimensional shape such as a hemispherical structure or a character sculpture, or in a form with a mirror, hologram, or reflective function applied.

[0114] Of course, instead of a separate display member being provided, at least one of an image and a character may be directly printed on the upper surface (201) of the plate member (200).

[0115] The size, shape, type, material, and color of the display member are not particularly limited and can be formed larger than the upper surface (201) of the plate member (200).

[0116] The adhesive portion is located between the plate member (200) and the display member so as to attach the upper surface (201) of the plate member (200) and the display member.

[0117] The adhesive part can be implemented, for example, as double-sided tape, and in some cases, the display member and the adhesive part may be structurally or mechanically joined instead of the adhesive part.

[0118] FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a printing method for a display member of a portable terminal holder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] The display member (600) has an upper surface (610) and a lower surface (620), and can display at least one of an image and a character by printing on either of the two surfaces, and the printing method is not particularly limited.

[0120] The marking member (600) shown at the top of Fig. 5 represents an example made of a transparent material such as acrylic, epoxy resin, polycarbonate, transparent ABS, glass, etc.

[0121] At this time, at least one of an image and a character is printed on the lower surface (620) of the display member (600) facing the upper surface of the plate member, and the printed material (D) printed on the lower surface (620) can pass through the display member (600) and be exposed to the outside.

[0122] Since the printed material (D) is printed on the lower surface (620) of the display member (600) and then laminated onto the upper surface of the plate member, the problem of the printed material (D) being scratched, damaged, or partially lost during use can be fundamentally resolved.

[0123] In this way, the printed material (D) is protected or protected from damage, allowing the user to use the portable terminal stand for a long period of time with high satisfaction compared to products where the printed material is directly exposed to the outside.

[0124] Also, the indicator member (600) shown at the bottom of Fig. 5 represents an example made of a material such as polycarbonate or aluminum.

[0125] At this time, the upper surface (610) of the display member (600) includes a curved surface in at least a portion, and a printed material (D) can be printed on the curved portion.

[0126] In the case of materials other than polycarbonate or aluminum, they cannot withstand the heat generated during the printing process on the curved surface, but since the display member (600) is made of a material such as polycarbonate or aluminum, at least one of the image and text can be efficiently printed on the curved part.

[0127] As such, since the printed material (D) can be customized with a high degree of freedom according to user requirements, user satisfaction can be maximized.

[0128] The printed material (D) can be printed on both surfaces of the display member (600) or completely inserted inside by various printing methods.

[0129] Users can freely determine or select the type of the display material, as well as the design, printing method, size, material, color, etc. of the printed material (D), using a separately built platform or dedicated application.

[0130] Here, the platform may be implemented as a website or other forms, and the application may be installed and run on a portable terminal. The platform or application may enable the user to participate in the manufacturing or production process of the portable terminal stand by providing an appropriate interface (UI) that allows the user to directly determine or select a printed material (D). Through this, user satisfaction can be maximized by providing a user-participatory service rather than a supplier-based one.

[0131] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the components of a portable terminal holder according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0132] A portable terminal holder according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a support (100), a plate member (200a), a flexible member (300), a magnet (400), a cover member (500), and a display member (600).

[0133] The description of configurations that overlap with the configuration of the portable terminal holder according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention is omitted.

[0134] The support member (100) is formed in a ring shape with an open center and has at least one magnet (400) arranged along the ring shape inside.

[0135] A sheet (121) made of an adhesive material may be placed on the upper surface (120) of the support (100). If the support (100) is made of a transparent material, the sheet (121) may serve to prevent the magnet (400) inside the support (100) from being exposed to the outside as much as possible.

[0136] The plate member (200a) is positioned on the same axis as the support (100) and can move up and down in the axial direction depending on the state of the flexible member (300).

[0137] The plate member (200a) is depicted as having a disc shape with a radius smaller than that of the upper surface (201a), the lower surface (202a), and the support (100), but the shape and size are not particularly limited.

[0138] In the case of a portable terminal holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface (201a) of the plate member (200a) is characterized by having a third partition (203a) formed therein that extends vertically upward along the edge.

[0139] As illustrated in FIG. 6 as one example, if the plate member (200a) is in the shape of a disc, the third partition (203a) can form an annular wall.

[0140] At this time, the display member (600) can be installed in a receiving space provided by the third partition (203a) and the upper surface (201a) of the plate member (200a) as a configuration that displays at least one of an image and a character.

[0141] The display member (600) can be installed in the receiving space by at least a portion being guided by the third partition (203a) or by being fixed, coupled, or attached to the inner surface of the third partition (203a).

[0142] The display member (600) is installed in close contact with the inner surface of the third partition (203a) and the upper surface (201a) of the plate member (200a), so that it can come into contact with, touch, or be joined to each of the inner surface of the third partition (203a) and the upper surface (201a) of the plate member (200a).

[0143] Insert joints, male and female screw thread joints, snap-fit ​​joints, etc., may be used, and the fixing / joining method is not particularly limited.

[0144] The display member (600) may have substantially the same area and shape as the receiving space, and the thickness of the display member (600) may exceed or be equal to the depth of the receiving space.

[0145] The height of the third partition (203a) is not particularly limited, but can be configured considering the thickness of the display member (600), and it is desirable to minimize the occurrence of problems such as damage by configuring it so that the side of the display member (600) is not exposed to the outside.

[0146] The exposed surface of the display member (600) can be flat or curved as shown in FIG. 5.

[0147] When the display member (600) is installed within the receiving space, the exposed surface of the display member (600) and the upper end of the third partition wall (203a) can come into contact without gaps to form a continuous surface overall.

[0148] In this way, the third partition (203a) can act as a kind of installation standard to guide the installation position of the display member (600), thereby improving the efficiency of the installation work and the completeness of the installation result.

[0149] In addition, by having the third partition (203a) cover all or part of the side of the display member (600), it is possible to prevent the display member (600) from detaching from the plate member (200a) even after long-term use, and to prevent the occurrence of a gap between the display member (600) and the plate member (200a) or the penetration of foreign substances into the gap.

[0150] In addition, the features already described with reference to FIG. 5 can be applied as they are to the display member (600) of FIG. 6.

[0151] As an example, the display member (600) can be made of a transparent material such as acrylic, epoxy resin, polycarbonate, transparent ABS, glass, etc.

[0152] At this time, at least one of an image and a character is printed on the lower surface of the display member (600) facing the upper surface (201a) of the plate member (200a), and the printed material printed on the lower surface can pass through the display member (600) and be exposed to the outside.

[0153] As another example, the display member (600) can be made of a material such as polycarbonate or aluminum.

[0154] At this time, the upper surface of the display member (600) includes a curved surface in at least a portion, and due to the material properties, the printed material can be efficiently printed on the curved portion.

[0155] Hereinafter, a method for manufacturing a portable terminal holder according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

[0156] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a portable terminal holder according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0157] In step S110, a support is formed having a ring shape with an open center and at least one magnet arranged along the ring shape inside.

[0158] At this time, magnets are arranged inside the support so that the support is attracted to the back side of the portable terminal by the magnetic force of the magnets.

[0159] In step S110, an annular concave groove may be formed along a ring shape on one side of the support, and magnets may be placed or distributed within the concave groove.

[0160] In step S120, a flexible member configured to expand or contract axially is placed between a plate member provided on the same axis as the support and the support.

[0161] At this time, the middle section of the flexible member can be deformed into a contracted state where the distance between the support and the plate member is reduced by folding a portion of it from the expanded state.

[0162] In step S130, the bottom part is installed so that the bottom part of the flexible member placed in step S120 meets the open part of the support.

[0163] In step S140, the upper part of the flexible member and the plate member are combined.

[0164] The order of steps S110 and S120 and the order of steps S130 and S140 can be changed from one another depending on the embodiment.

[0165] A step of combining a display member and a plate member that display at least one of an image and a character may be added.

[0166] A third bulkhead can be formed on the upper surface of the plate member provided in step S120, extending vertically upward along the rim.

[0167] In this case, the display member may be installed in the receiving space provided by the third partition and the upper surface.

[0168] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification and claims, terms and words used herein should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0169] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without altering the technical concept or essential features of the invention. That is, it is obvious that the technical features of each of the above embodiments can be applied in combination to a wireless charging device for a mobile terminal. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

[0170] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Regarding a portable terminal stand, A support formed in a ring shape with an open center and having at least one magnet arranged along the ring shape inside; A plate member disposed on the same axis as the above support; and It includes a flexible member positioned between the support member and the plate member and configured to expand or contract in the axial direction, The flexible member comprises a lower portion installed in contact with an open portion of the support, a middle portion capable of changing state to a contracted state in which the distance between the support and the plate member is reduced by folding a portion of it in an expanded state, and an upper portion coupled to the plate member. A portable terminal holder characterized by the above-mentioned support being adsorbed to the back side of the portable terminal by the magnetic force of the above-mentioned magnet.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above interruption A portable terminal holder characterized by being formed in a hemispherical shape in which the support side is wider than the plate member side in the expanded state, and then formed in an inverted hemispherical shape in the contracted state as a part of the upper part moves downward in the axial direction.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above interruption A portable terminal holder characterized by being formed in a shape extending diagonally upward from the lower portion in the expanded state, and then, as the upper portion moves downward in the axial direction, a part of it is folded inward so that it is formed in a shape extending diagonally downward in the contracted state.

4. In Paragraph 2 or 3, A portable terminal holder characterized by the upper portion moving downward in the axial direction so that at least a part thereof is located between the upper surface of the support and the bottom surface of the support in the contracted state.

5. In Paragraph 1, A portable terminal holder characterized in that the point forming the boundary between the upper part and the middle part is located between the upper surface of the support and the bottom surface of the support in the contracted state.

6. In Paragraph 1, The upper part above A first bulkhead in the shape of a cylinder extending vertically upward from the upper point of the above-mentioned intermediate section; and It includes a male part formed at the center of the upper end of the first bulkhead, and The above plate member includes a female part configured to snap-fit ​​with the above male part, and A portable terminal holder characterized by the flexible member and the plate member being mutually coupled by the male part and the female part forming a snap-fit ​​connection.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above support includes a cylindrical guide that extends vertically upward from the above-mentioned open portion, and On the bottom surface of the above support, a stepped edge having an inward step is formed on the side closer to the open part, and The lower part above A second bulkhead in the shape of a cylinder extending vertically downward from the lower point of the above-mentioned intermediate section; and It includes an extension projection horizontally extended outward from the lower end of the second bulkhead, and A guide groove is formed in the second bulkhead, which is recessed inward along the outer perimeter surface of the second bulkhead. A portable terminal holder characterized by the cylindrical guide being installed within the guide groove and the extension jaw being installed to contact the step, thereby allowing the flexible member and the support to be mutually coupled.

8. In Paragraph 1, An annular concave groove is formed along the ring shape on one side of the above support, and The above magnet is received within the above concave groove, and A portable terminal holder characterized by further including a cover member installed on one side of the support member to seal the concave groove.

9. In Paragraph 1, A display member that displays at least one of an image and a character; and A portable terminal holder characterized by further including an adhesive portion positioned between the plate member and the display member to attach the plate member and the display member.

10. In Paragraph 1, A third bulkhead is formed on the upper surface of the plate member, extending vertically upward along the edge, and It further includes a display member installed in a receiving space provided by the third partition wall and the upper surface, and A portable terminal holder characterized by the above-mentioned display member displaying at least one of an image and a character.

11. In Paragraph 9 or 10, The above-mentioned display member is made of a transparent material, and At least one of an image and a character is printed on the lower surface of the display member facing the upper surface of the plate member, and A portable terminal holder characterized by the fact that the printed material on the lower surface passes through the display member and is exposed to the outside.

12. A method for manufacturing a portable terminal stand, A step of forming a support having a ring shape with an open center and having at least one magnet arranged along the ring shape inside; A step of placing a flexible member configured to expand or contract in the axial direction between a plate member provided on the same axis as the support and the support; A step of installing the lower portion so that the lower portion of the flexible member and the open portion of the support come into contact; and The method includes the step of combining the upper portion of the flexible member and the plate member. The intermediate portion of the above-mentioned flexible member can be deformed into a contracted state in which the distance between the support and the plate member is reduced by folding a part of it in an expanded state. A method for manufacturing a portable terminal holder, characterized in that the forming step involves arranging the magnet inside the support so that the support is attracted to the back side of the portable terminal by the magnetic force of the magnet.

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