Object support structure

Abstract

An object support structure, comprising: a first base plate and a second base plate, wherein one end of the second base plate is connected to the first base plate by means of a bending portion, and the first base plate and the second base plate pivot about the bending portion and are folded relative to each other by means of the bending portion to form an included angle; and a support body connected to the first base plate and the second base plate and capable of being folded relative to the first base plate and the second base plate, wherein the support body further comprises a first support portion and a second support portion, one end of the first support portion is connected to the second base plate, so that the first support portion can be folded relative to the second base plate, the other end of the first support portion is provided with a first coupling region, one surface of the first base plate is provided with a second coupling region, the first coupling region and the second coupling region can couple to each other, one end of the second support portion is connected to the first support portion, and the other end of the second support portion is connected to the first base plate.

Description

Item support structure Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of item support structures, and more particularly to an item support structure that can be shaped by bending, on which a user can place an item (such as a mobile device) to browse the item. Background Technology

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

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

[0004] Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the applicant, having accumulated rich experience in the relevant industry for many years, has conceived and proposed an item support structure that has the function of fixing and supporting items. When the item is a mobile device, it greatly improves the convenience for users to browse the mobile device. In addition, this application can also fix other items to facilitate users' browsing of those items.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses an article support structure comprising a first substrate and a second substrate. One end of the second substrate is connected to the first substrate via a bending portion. The first and second substrates are folded relative to each other around the bending portion to form an angle. A support body is disposed between the first and second substrates. The support body is connected to the first and second substrates and is foldable relative to them. The support body further includes a first support portion and a second support portion. One end of the first support portion is connected to the second substrate, allowing it to fold relative to the second substrate. The other end of the first support portion has a first bonding area, and one side of the first substrate has a second bonding area. The first and second bonding areas are bonded together and are magnetic, attracting each other. One end of the second support portion is connected to the first support portion, and the other end is connected to the first substrate.

[0007] In a stowed state, the first support portion and the second support portion are directly or indirectly attached to the first substrate and the second substrate, and the first substrate and the second substrate are also directly or indirectly attached to each other, so the whole application presents a one-piece structure.

[0008] In the supported state, the first support portion forms an angle with both the first substrate and the second substrate, and the first bonding area and the second bonding area are bonded to each other. The second support portion also forms an angle with both the first support portion and the first substrate. The first bonding area is bonded to different parts of the second bonding area. A key feature of this application is that, in the supported state, the first bonding area can bond to any part of the second bonding area, thereby enabling the creation of various supported states at different heights. Users can also adjust the height at which the item is supported according to their needs, significantly increasing ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The various technical features of this application and their relationships will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are exemplary; some technical features are not shown to scale, and some drawings may omit technical features commonly used in the art to which this application pertains that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application, or additionally show technical features that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application. In other words, the combination of various technical features shown in the drawings is not intended to limit this application. Furthermore, throughout this application, the same reference numerals refer to the same things. Specific descriptions of the drawings are as follows:

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the item support structure in the storage state according to the embodiment of this application.

[0011] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the unfolded item support structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0012] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of the unfolded article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application.

[0013] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the support state of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 5 is another schematic diagram of the support state of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 6 is another schematic diagram of the support state of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 7 is another schematic diagram of the support state of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application, which shows that the first bonding area can be bonded to any position of the second bonding area.

[0017] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the accommodating space of the article support structure involved in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application when in use.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10-bending portion; 20-first flexible portion; 100-first substrate; 200-second substrate; 301-first bonding area; 302-second bonding area; 400-support body; 401-first support portion; 402-second support portion; 500-accommodating space. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The non-permanent fixing methods described in this application refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as magnetism, Velcro, detachable interlocking mechanisms, or reusable adhesive, and allowing for the removal of the fixing, connection, joining, or linking of the two objects at any time. The permanent fixing methods described in this application refer to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together using methods such as non-reusable adhesive, sewing, or nailing.

[0022] The coupling described in this application refers to fixing, connecting, joining, or linking two objects together through the aforementioned non-permanent or permanent fixing methods. The magnetism described in this application includes permanent magnetism, non-permanent magnetism, or ferromagnetic properties. The magnetic force described in this application is the attractive force generated by magnetism.

[0023] Direct bonding, as described in this application, refers to the direct contact of the surfaces of two objects, which are approximately parallel to each other. Indirect bonding, as described in this application, refers to the situation where the surfaces of two objects are separated by other objects and cannot directly contact each other, but are adjacent to each other and are approximately parallel to each other.

[0024] Although the terms "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, or portions, these components, parts, regions, and / or portions should not be limited by such terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, or portion from another. Therefore, the following use of "first…" may be interpreted as "second…" or "third…" without departing from the teachings of this document.

[0025] The term "sheet-like" as used in this specification refers to an object whose length, width, or diameter is much greater than its thickness, thus giving the object a flat, two-dimensional shape. However, the object still possesses a certain thickness.

[0026] This application provides an article support structure that can be folded to support a mobile device or article on a flat surface. The support plate in this application embodiment includes multiple non-flexible portions and multiple flexible portions. The non-flexible portions are sheet-like and can be connected to each other by the flexible portions, allowing the non-flexible portions to be bent relative to each other. The support plate can be bent through the flexible portions to form a stowed state and multiple supported states. For example, the flexible portions in this application embodiment can be made of bendable materials such as artificial leather or polyurethane, while the non-flexible portions can be made of any material that cannot be bent by human force, such as acrylic metal, etc.; the appearance of the non-flexible portions can be covered by the aforementioned artificial leather or polyurethane material.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1-3, this application provides an article support structure, which includes a first substrate 100 and a second substrate 200. One end of the second substrate 200 is connected to the first substrate 100 through a bending portion 10. The first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are folded relative to each other through the bending portion 10 to form an included angle. A support body 400 is provided between the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200. The support body 400 is connected to the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200, and the support body 400 can be folded 200 relative to the first substrate 100 and the second substrate. The support 400 further includes a first support portion 401 and a second support portion 402. One end of the first support portion 401 is connected to the second substrate 200, allowing the first support portion 401 to be folded relative to the second substrate 200. The other end of the first support portion 401 has a first bonding area 301, and one side of the first substrate 100 has a second bonding area 302. The first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 can be bonded together. In some embodiments, the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 are respectively magnetic, allowing them to attract each other. In some embodiments, an equivalent coupling mechanism, such as Velcro, can also be used to bond the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302. One end of the second support portion 402 is connected to the first support portion 401, and the other end is connected to the first substrate 100.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the article support structure in a stored state according to an embodiment of this application. In a stored state, the first support portion 401 and the second support portion 402 are directly or indirectly attached to the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200, and the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are also directly or indirectly attached to each other. The article support structure according to an embodiment of this application presents an overall one-piece structure.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-6, which show the article support structure according to the embodiments of this application folded from a stored state to a supported state. The user can fold and unfold the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200. Since the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 are respectively connected to the first support portion 401 and the second support portion 402, unfolding the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200 will pull the first support portion 401 and the second support portion 402, causing the first support portion 401 to form an angle relative to the second substrate 200, and the second support portion 402 to form an angle relative to the first substrate 100, as shown in Figures 2-3. Finally, the user can attach the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 together to form the supported state shown in Figures 4-7.

[0030] In the supported state, the first support portion 401 forms an angle with both the first substrate 100 and the second substrate 200, and the first bonding area 301 and the second bonding area 302 are bonded to each other. The second support portion 402 also forms an angle with both the first support portion 401 and the first substrate 100. Compare Figures 6 and 7 to see the differences in how the first bonding area 301 is bonded to the second bonding area 302. The characteristic of the article support structure according to this application embodiment is that, in the supported state, the first bonding area 301 can be bonded to any part of the second bonding area 302. Therefore, the article support structure according to this application embodiment can form various supported states with different heights. Users can also adjust the height of the supported item according to their needs, greatly increasing the convenience of use.

[0031] When using the article support structure according to the embodiments of this application, an article can be coupled to the first support portion 100 or the second support portion 200, and the weight of the article is guided through the first support portion 401 to the first contact area 301 and the second contact area 302, thereby increasing the friction between the first contact area 301 and the second contact area 302. In some embodiments, in order to increase the support of the article support structure according to the embodiments of this application and avoid the situation where the support body 400 slides due to insufficient friction between the first contact area 301 and the second contact area 302, the coefficient of friction of the second contact area 302 is different from the coefficient of friction of other parts of the first substrate 100. For example, the coefficient of friction of the second contact area 302 may be greater than that of other areas. Or the coefficient of friction of the first contact area 301 may be different from that of other parts of the first support portion 401 (e.g., greater than that of other areas). In the article support structure of this application embodiment, the second support part 402 is specially provided to greatly enhance the support of the first support part 401 for the weight of the article, and to prevent the first support part 401 from bending or collapsing, which would cause the first contact area 301 to slide. Therefore, the stability of the article support structure of this application embodiment is greatly improved.

[0032] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, in some embodiments, the first support portion 401 has a first flexible portion 20, and the first fitting area 301 is disposed on one side of the first flexible portion 20.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 8, which is another embodiment of this application. The first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 may also include an accommodating space 500 to accommodate a sheet-like article, thereby increasing the functionality of the article support structure involved in the embodiment of this application.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 9, which is a schematic diagram of the use of the article support structure according to an embodiment of this application. A user can couple an article, such as a mobile device, to one side of the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 using either a non-permanent or permanent fixing method. In other embodiments, the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 may be a back cover or protective structure for the mobile device. The mobile device can be directly snapped onto the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200.

[0035] The item support structure described in this application is a structural design for fixing items, allowing users to view or operate the items, thus greatly improving user convenience. Furthermore, the item support structure described in this application is sheet-like, significantly reducing its thickness after storage. Since the first substrate 100 or the second substrate 200 has magnetic components, the item support structure described in this application is also less prone to accidental unfolding, making it quite convenient to use and store, increasing its ease of use and practicality.

[0036] The term “comprising” as used throughout this application should not be construed as limited to what is listed thereafter; it does not exclude other structural elements or steps.

[0037] It is understood that those skilled in the art can combine the features mentioned in one or more embodiments throughout this application with features from other embodiments in any appropriate manner to implement this application.

[0038] Note that the above are merely preferred embodiments and the technical principles employed in this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, although this application has been described in detail through the above embodiments, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the technical concept of this application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An article support structure, characterized in that, Include: A first substrate and a second substrate, one end of the second substrate being connected to the first substrate via a bending portion, the first substrate and the second substrate being folded relative to each other via the bending portion as a fulcrum to form an included angle. A support body is connected to the first substrate and the second substrate, and the support body can be folded relative to the first substrate and the second substrate. The support body further includes a first support portion and a second support portion. One end of the first support portion is connected to the second substrate, so that the first support portion can be folded relative to the second substrate. The other end of the first support portion has a first bonding area. One side of the first substrate has a second bonding area. The first bonding area and the second bonding area can be bonded to each other. One end of the second support portion is connected to the first support portion, and the other end is connected to the first substrate.

2. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, In a stored state, the first support portion and the second support portion are directly or indirectly attached to the first substrate and the second substrate.

3. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, In a supported state, the first support portion forms an angle with the first substrate and the second substrate respectively, and the first bonding area and the second bonding area can be bonded to each other.

4. The article support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the supported state, the second support portion forms an angle with the first support portion and the first substrate, respectively.

5. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coefficient of friction of the second bonding area is different from the coefficient of friction of other parts of the first substrate.

6. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The friction coefficient of the first contact area is different from that of the other parts of the first support.

7. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support portion has a first flexible portion, and the first fitting area is disposed on one side of the first flexible portion.

8. The article support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the supported state, the first bonding area can be bonded to any part of the second bonding area.

9. The article support structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, An item can be coupled to the first support or the second support, and the weight of the item is guided through the first support to the first and second mating areas, thereby increasing the friction between the first and second mating areas.

10. The article support structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, One side of the first substrate can be coupled to a mobile device in a non-permanent or permanent manner.

11. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first substrate or the second substrate further includes a receiving space for receiving a sheet-shaped article.

12. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first substrate or the second substrate is the back cover or protective structure of the mobile device.

13. The article support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bonding area and the second bonding area are respectively magnetic.

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