TW200526484A - Tablet and notebook pc carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a carrier for hands-free support of tablet and notebook computers to allow use of the device while standing upright. The carriers are convertible between an in-use configuration and a carrying case configuration. The carrier features include a platform having an inner portion and an outer portion and sidewalls extending away from the outer portion such that the platform and the sidewalls together define an open-top receptacle adapted to receive a portable computer or other display device. The receptacle has at least two opposing portions for attaching or otherwise securing strap fixtures for connecting opposing ends of a user strap.

Description

200526484 IX. Description of the Invention: This patent application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 513,677 filed on October 24, 2003. [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to a portable device for a portable computer device, and more particularly to a portable device for a tablet-type personal computer. [Previous Technology] The development of electronic technology has led to the combination of displays and tactile users in a single-device. This technology has been combined with the concept of a laptop to create what is commonly referred to as a tablet (or tablet personal computer). The tablet is equipped with a display that can receive input from the user via a stylus or direct contact. An example tablet computer can be obtained from Acer Corporation, which is marketed under the brand name "TravelMate". Compared with traditional notebook computers, tablet computers seem to provide greater portability because they only need to input data with one hand. Through this input pen, the user can input less than λ times ^ ^ ^^^, and at the same time can support the tablet with the other hand. However, the flat-panel φI-Ten electric plate is too heavy to be comfortably supported on one hand for a long time. Tablets, the portability is indeed a subject of notebook computers. ㈣ computers continue to achieve amazing lockout success. Compared with only available; desktop or stand-alone computer systems, notebook computers provide a functional band that has nothing to do with functionality, and> 1 榀 γ. However, the notebook computer is also completely portable, because I θ is not convenient for operation, otherwise it is absolutely not allowed to use it when the person is standing. Even the lighter notebook computer 97084.doc 200526484 on the market is still too heavy for anyone who uses one-handed support for a period of time. In addition, both hands are required to achieve fast keyboard wheel and other cursor control (for example, touch pad). Hands-free support for laptops has been proposed. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,667,114 issued to Bouurque relates to a device for supporting a laptop computer while standing. The device includes a platform and a pair of support members each connected to a belt. U.S. Patent No. 6,381,127 issued to Maddali et al. Relates to a support structure for a laptop computer having a planar support base, and the support base includes one of a plurality of bases connected to the support base. A shoulder strap on the leading edge and a plurality of straps attached to a trailing edge of the support base. Such previous designs have not resulted in successful sales to date. The previous support design neither provided the user with the ability to simply switch between open and closed, nor was it long: it provided sufficient peripheral protection for the computer device. There is an urgent need for a strong GJ carrier suitable for protecting and supporting both a tablet and a notebook computer when a user stands. In addition, it is desirable to provide a carrier that can be easily changed between an in-use form and a carrying case (or briefcase) form. ^ [Summary of the Invention] The carrying device of the present invention provides hands-free support for tablets and notebook computers to facilitate users to use the device while standing. In particular, the talent belt system of the present invention can be changed between an in-use form and a carrying case form. The carrier according to the present invention includes a platform having an interior and an exterior and a plurality of extensions away from the Exterior side walls. The platform and these side walls together bound 97084.doc 200526484: less suitable for accommodating-a tablet holder. The receptacle has two attachments to a user's strap: '' or other means of fixing a plurality of fixing means for connecting opposite ends of the ▼. The fabric of these side walls is similar to the top display surface or the surrounding part of Ding You Ding Xiao _ ~ my brain's key recording surface. In all cases, the earth orientation of the system may be when the carrier is loaded with a computer. The side wall of the temple is preferably tilted inward toward the interior of the platform when the carrier is not loaded. [Embodiments] Of course, the invention disclosed herein does not allow many different types of embodiments. The detailed description and description herein are preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is understood that what is disclosed in this article is only an implementation example of the principles of the present invention: it is not intended to limit the present invention to these described embodiments. See ... Fig. 15, which shows a combination of a carrying device 10 according to the present invention and an electronic display device of the type 12 of a tablet personal computer. The tablet computer η has a display screen pen input combination 14. The carrier 10 includes a platform 16, a plurality of side walls 18, and a cover 20. The platform 16 has an inner portion 22 and an outer portion (or outer portion) 24. The side walls 18 extend from the outside 24 and terminate at a distal end (or lip) 26. The side walls 18 and the platform 16 form a receptacle 28 with an open top, which is adapted to receive a display device, such as a tablet computer 12. The platform 16 is planar and generally rectangular, and is preferably formed by enclosing a rigid or semi-rigid insert having a durable nylon fabric 30 (e.g., manufactured by DuPont) containing a canvas texture. "C〇rdura" style fabric). Leather and imitation leather can also be covered as a platform for the carrier 10 97084.doc 200526484 16 and other σ 卩 pieces. The fabric layer 30 is preferably pre-fixed by sewing. / Foam layer or other cushioning layer (not shown separately) may be placed between the insert and the fabric layer 30 and on or both of the top 34 and outer bottom% of the receptacle, as appropriate Provides resistance to impact. The outer 24 of the platform 6 ends at an edge 30. When the carrier 1G is not loaded with the display device 12, the side walls are configured to extend from the outside 24 and be inclined or curved toward the inside 22. When a computer or other display device is loaded, the orientation of the side walls 18 can be changed according to the relative size of the device. Preferably, the sizes of the carrier 10 and the display device 12 are coordinated so that the distal ends 26 of the side walls 18 can overlap with the “surrounding” of the top surface of the display device 12. Whether the carrier 1G is empty or loaded— In the display device, the side walls 18 each present a recessed cross-section toward the inside 22. The side walls 18 preferably include a fabric-like elastomer material to allow the side walls to be snugly formed on the display device 12. The side ridge preferably also includes a compressible material to absorb impact and protect the display device 12. A particularly preferred fabric is 2.5 mU of this polychloroprene (2 5 nit-〇ver-Polyoiroprene) foam. Material, which is commercially available from G10meX (0ntario, CA). Materials containing polychloroprene (Nioprin from DuiW Dow Elastomers (elastic and compressible) The side walls 18 are fixed to the platform 16 by the seam opening 32. The trim 40 at a seam overlaps the edge 38 of the platform 14 to prevent the platform or fabric 30 from being worn. To satisfy the display device Special air movement or cooling requirements, The sidewalls 97084.doc 200526484 may be composed of a perforated or mesh material 41, or have a plurality of perforated portions as shown in Figure 7. As shown in Figure 1β5, the sidewalls 18 generally frame (or surround) the platform 16 Interior 22. Although a fully framed structure is preferred to completely secure the display device 12 within the carrier 1G, the alternative embodiments include those having gaps in the side walls. For example, the side walls may be It is placed near each corner 隅 42, 44, 6, and 48, but does not completely surround the platform 〖6, as shown in the simplified diagram of Figure 8 (please note the gaps 50). ~ Again > Figure 1-5, The side walls 18 provide a plurality of opposite sides of the seat volume 28, such as the opposite sides 52A and 52B and the opposite sides 54A and 54β. In this regard, the opposite sides "-also include the opposite angles such as the angles 42 and ^ and the angle隅 44 and 46. The valley seat 28 includes belt connection fixing devices 56A and 56B on the opposite sides 52 A and 52B, respectively. The belt connection fixing devices seem to include D-rings 58A and 58B, respectively, which are fixed to On the side walls 18 with fabric loops 60A and 60B. As noted The side walls 18 define four corner bands 42, 44, 46, and 48. The carrier H) includes at least one but preferably two or more corner bands like 64. The corner bands 62 and 64 (also called It is an oblique angle band) is preferably sewn to the adjacent side surface of the side wall 18 and the platform 16. The corner bands 62 and 64 further fix the display device to the carrier PD). Although it is also possible to cover a plurality of bands that span more than two corners, two corners and 64) arranged in a straight line on the longer side dove are better for accommodating a notebook computer.

The carrier according to the present invention has at least one pair of opposing portions, and each of the opposing portions has at least a fixing device. For example, there is a fixing device 56A on the side 52A 97084.doc -10- 200526484, and a fixing device 56 ^ on the side 52B. As will be described further below, at least one pair of attachment fixtures is distributed over the opposing sections so that when the carrier is suspended from a user's shoulder or neck by a strap 66 (best as shown in Figure 2) (Shown) to provide stability. The band 66 includes opposites 68A and 68B. Each end 68A and 68B of the user belt has a separate square turn hook 70A and 70B 'for the o-rings 58A and 58B, respectively. As best shown in Figs. 1 and 6, a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a stabilizing 疋 f72 which is connected between the user belt% and the receptacle 28. More specifically, the stabilizing band 72 passes through the loops sewn to the side wall 18 ”and extends between each of the opposite ends 68A and 68B of the user belt 66. As used herein, stabilization The term belt refers to a mechanical link, wire, rope, cable, cable, or the like connected between a main user belt 66 and a point (such as loop 74) on the receptacle 28. The stabilization belt 72 is borrowed. The fastening member 78 is removably connected to the user belt 66. When the carrier 10 is used to support a notebook computer 80, a stabilization belt 72 will be provided, as shown in FIG. 6. When the notebook computer When opened, its weight will be unevenly distributed to the rear screen side 82. The connection of the stabilization belt will resist this additional force acting on the back 54A of the carrier 10. The V10 10 has a cover 20 It is hinged on the receptacle 28 and can be moved between a carrying case position (Figures 3 and 5) and an active and open receptacle position (Figure 4). The cover 20 includes a main plate 84 and a distal end. Sheet 88 and a hinge 90. The cover 20 is made of the same material as the platform 16. The main plate 84 and the tab 88 each include a wrap in a fabric A rigid or semi-rigid insert. The top surface 92 of the main board material preferably includes padding between the fabric layer and the insert. The stitching w is used to attach the hinge portion 90 to the platform 16 and the hinge 9 And tabs 88 97084.doc -11-200526484 are connected to the main board 84. The cover 20 can be removably fixed to the carrying case by using a matching releasable engaging bonding material and% (Fig. 3 and 5) and the open position (Figures 1 and 4) These joints can be obtained from commercially available Velcro Industries Beta · V. (Manchester, NH) and other resellers under the brand name "VELCR〇". XI Some couplings include a region having a plurality of fibers (i.e., fluff) in the shape of a micro-circle and a region having a plurality of fibers in the shape of a micro-hook and relatively stiff, also referred to herein as One more micro-shaped hook pad. The micro-shaped hook area can also be classified as a hairy head. The bottom surface 36 of the platform 16 has an elongated pile area material, and the tab 88 has a matching elongated hook area 96. In the carrying case position (Figs. 3 and 5), the cover 20 extends beyond the receptacle 28 and the tabs 88 cover the sides 54? To engage the area materials 96. In this in-use position (Figure cover 20 and the tab "are folded back to allow the same σ teeth to fit in the areas 94% and%. As shown in Figure 1, the carrier 10 may have a centrally-set binding band%" For further fixing the display 12 in the receptacle 28. The binding strap 98 can be moved from the position where the receptacle 28 is laid (Figure 丨) to a retracted position of the overlay 20. When the overlay 20 is laid, the restraint The strap 98 serves as an additional guarantee to hold the cover 20 in a back-folded position. The restraint strap 98 has Velcro micro-shaped hook material 100 on each side, which can engage the fluff material 102 on the receptacle 28 when unfolded ( Fig. 1), and when withdrawn, the fluff material 10 (Fig. 4) on the tooth-closing cover 20 can be p. The fixing devices 56A and 56B are preferably each positioned near the center of one of the sides 52A and 52B Part in order to strengthen the stability when the display 12 is in use and the Cui belt device 10 is carried by a user (as shown in FIG. 2). 生生 97084.doc -12- 200526484 Although this central positioning can be used to Enhanced stability in the in-use position 'but it potentially creates instability of the carrier 1 () in the carrying case position In order to prevent the carrying device 10 from shaking or flipping when it is hung on the carrying case by the belt 66, the present invention provides auxiliary belt fixing devices i on each side 52A and 52B. The auxiliary belt fixing The device 104 (preferably the part of the Qing buckle dog) removably receives the connecting piece (preferably the county cover piece) 1G6 placed on each end 68a and 68β of the belt 66. As shown in the figure The stabilizing buckle and the auxiliary opening 104 are common on each end 68 a and 68B of the belt 66 such as the knot 106. When joined to each other, these auxiliary links will improve the carrying device 10 in the carrying case (or business affairs). Package) stability in another form. Another important feature of the present invention is the stylus chain 108. The traditional tablet electric moon provides-can be entered on the display screen (such as the stylus 110 on the screen). The tether 108 includes a wire portion 112 (fixed to the receptacle 28) and an elastic hoop 114 connected to the wire and for clamping the stylus 110. The tether key prevents the stylus from being misplaced.

The invention is shown in FIG. 9 as an alternative embodiment. The carrying device includes a clip 213 for further fixing the display device, such as a flat panel. Figs. 10 and 11 show a better clamping mechanism. Although this latching mechanism is better, i @-方 了 / 汉 凤 as shown in Fig. 12 is a simpler impulse compression member 319. Illustrated in more general terms and back to FIG. 6, the present invention discloses one or more new devices, by which the flat brain 12 can be securely and comfortably fixed in the `` dagger 10 '' and used The screen 14 is exposed, so that the computer 12 can be used in a tablet mode (Fig. 2), regardless of how the gold η is carried 97084.doc • 13- 200526484 /, in the carrying state of the positive # (That is, taking A from the box is only a picture of 4 and the purpose of the fresh plate 12 is, but there is no violent shaking of purpose), Dianyiandian 12 will not fall out of the box 10. Here, the person to be described is a closed computer case 10. When the computer is in the tablet mode, it covers the screen 14 surface 1 width: surface 84 (hung about 8 · 5 inches x 丨 丨 inches) It can be folded back and bypassed the back to the bottom of the box ^ and stopped at the other-wide surface (xlw), so it is held in place by a buckle: Vic burdock) or other devices, so that the The tablet is now exposed for use (see Figure 2). These wide surfaces 16, 92 are made of canvas or a synthetic fiber or cotton or a viable material 'and have a dense board or a high load plastic board insert to provide protection from penetrating strikes. These wide surfaces 16, 92 and compact / rigid plastic are slightly larger than the actual computer tablet 12 in order to absorb vibrations caused by less severe drops. Corner plate 18 with a width of about 1 to 2 inches, or a narrow width material covering the tablet computer, preferably, such as a wide elastic band or a strong grasping blade of neoprene (ne () prene), can stretch the material . The corner plate 丨 8 is sewn to the base or back plate surface 16 of the computer box 丨 0, so it will be possible to provide the tightest fit around the width of the computer, so that the computer 12 must be forcibly positioned at The corner plate 18 and the box are in place. The gusset 18 itself is sufficiently tight to hold the computer 12 very firmly, and the gusset 18 is at least larger than the width of the tablet 12/4 inches, so that the elastic material close to the width of the computer It can extend beyond its edges and slightly extend to the surface of the board, and the computer screen 4 is squared in it (see Figure 1). Although the elastic angle plate 18 fits very tightly and can provide a strong guarantee that the computer U drops out of the box 10, adding components ... still useful, it will be able to It is further ensured that the tablet computer 12 does not fall out. The flexible corner plate 18 and this feature are innovative features. -The pieces of the force set represent the uniqueness of the present invention, and it can be determined by the different organizations' that they will hold the tablet electric post as early as possible or in combination with each other in the box. The internal tablet electronics I, have-around the edge of the tablet screen 14, which is about the width of the heart. Any component on the wide surface 14 that extends beyond the edge of the computer 12% on any side is preferably limited to AV / Small tablets and has a different design 'it can place multiple operating buttons or indicators There are several important positions on the edges at this time. Therefore, 'any device used to assist in fixing the tablet = it is better to include and position these computer buttons or indicators' to avoid obstructing or blocking important parts of these computers. Many additional components are considered individually or in combination. The elastic bands 62, 64 are diagonally sewn into the corner plate 18, which is located and spans two or more corners 42, 44 'to hold the computer 12 in position and not allow the computer to slide out of the corner plate 18 (see picture 1). A vehicle with two or three sides can be sewn into the top edge of the corner plate, so that the entire periphery of the computer screen is covered by a thin profile, thereby holding the electric brain to the corner plate and At the proper location inside the box. Veicro can be placed on the three or four sides of the corner board and / or on the inside of the board surface, and the computer tablet is placed on the board surface. When the user purchases the box, the matching Velcro tapes can be provided to the user so that they can spread the Velcro tapes at the width or bottom of the computer. Therefore, when the user 97084.doc 15 200526484 pushes the computer into position, it will be firmly fixed by the very tight corner plate and the Velcro straps. There is a small fastening clip 213, which is substantially similar to a notebook clip, and when it is firmly fixed on the dense plate in the lower wide plate 18 (8.5 inches x 丨 丨 inches), it will be The user is allowed to lock the computer 12 in place by the fastening clips when the computer 12 is placed in the ne-ene / elastic angle plate (8). It is pushed and firmly locked in position to apply pressure on the computer and fix it in place. Just like a notebook clip, the small lever 221 is pushed to release the clasp 213 and release the tablet Computer 12 for removal from the box 10 (see figure, 丨 丨). A spring gold clip 319 coated with rubber or other material that can soften contact with the computer surface can be riveted to the base / back wide plate (or (Platform) 316 (8 乂 乂) 'and put a force of 5 to 10 on the spring coil in the Neoprin (η, ·) angle plate 18. Therefore,' users can 12 is placed in the neoprene flange / corner plate 8 and at a suitable position under the elastic spring clamp arms M], so that the computer 12 can be borrowed The Neoprin corner plate 18 and the spring clips 319 (Figure 12) are both fixed. Each of these mechanisms can have a positive impact and should be treated individually or in combination When in use, the result will be a novel shock, and the device will allow the user of the tablet computer to use the computer in a standing, sitting or walking state in a computer box. Refer to Figure 13 'Carrying Device 10 Depending on the situation, it is preferable to include a system for storing the belt 66 of the user when the belt C is in the form of the carrying case but the belt 66 is not in use. Therefore, the belt 10 may The package 97084.doc 200526484 includes a plurality of holding belts 11 for holding the user belt 66 (or other belts) on the carrier 10.

The examples of the light-storage per-A car of the present invention are described here, and include the best-practice patterns that are well known to the inventors for carrying out the present invention. The variations of these preferred embodiments are the same; One plus 4+ /! ≫ U bamboo a 4 For technical people, it can be easily revealed after referring to the description at the front. Variations are made, and the inventor 2 uses these and hair appropriately. The people of Ming Dynasty desire that the present invention be implemented in a way different from this article-Xiong Ming. Therefore, the present invention includes all modifications and equal types of the U mark as defined in the attached claim, as permitted by applicable law. In addition, Any and all combinations of the above-mentioned elements in all possible variants of the present invention are covered by the present invention, unless there is a situation where the contexts are clearly different. [Simplified description of the diagram] Figure 1 Series A perspective view of a portable device according to the present invention, wherein the portable device is loaded with a tablet computer and in an uncovered form. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a computer and a user equipped with the portable device according to the present invention 'and Show that the carrier is attached to Figure in use. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the carrier in the form of the carrying case. Figure 4 is a side view of the carrier in the in-use position and equipped with the stabilizer. Μ Figure 5 is the carrying Side view of a carrying case in the form of a box, in which the user belt is connected to the auxiliary fixing device. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a carrying case according to the present invention, in which the carrying cry is in use and is carrying a laptop computer And at the same time the stabilizing band is configured = 97084.doc -17- 200526484 thereon. Figure 7 is an alternative diagram according to one of the invention, which makes the side view of the known poor carrier / 4 side walls A mesh-like material with holes. Indicated == According to Guang ^ 一 可可 # Simplified carrier of the embodiment, there are gaps in these side walls. Figure 9-According to the invention-the ring — The container seat includes the #daiguan embodiment of the carrier, where the figure ΓοΓ: a clip for fixing and displaying the device. Figure u is a perspective view showing a device clip in an open position. Figure 12 times a A three-dimensional view of the shock clamp in the uncontrolled position. A plurality of biasing spring sub-assembly platform simplified diagram of clip

Fig. 13 is a side view of a carrier with an optional feature and a description of the symbols of the main components. Carrier 12 Tablet PC 14 16 18 20 Monitor Screen Pen Wheel In Combination Platform / Wide Surface Side Wall / Corner Plate Cover

22 24 26 28 Inner outer distal receptacle fabric 97084.doc -18- 30 200526484 32 Suture 34 Top surface of receptacle 36 Outer bottom / bottom surface 38 Edge 40 Edge 41 Perforated or mesh material 42 Corner 隅 44 Corner 隅46 corners 48 corners 50 corners 52A side 52B side 54A side / back 54B side / longer side 56A fixture 56B fixture 58A D-ring 58B D-ring 60A fabric loop 60B fabric loop 62 corner loop 64 corner loop 66 user belt

97084.doc-19- 200526484 70A swivel hook 70B swivel hook 72 stabilizer belt 74 ring 76 ring 78 crimping connection 80 notebook 82 rear screen side 84 motherboard / wide surface 88 distal tab 90 hinge 92 top / wide Surface 94 Binding / Fleece Area 96 Binding / Hook Area 98 Tie Belt 100 Micro Fishing Material 102 Wool Material 104 Auxiliary Fixing Device 106 Linking Piece 108 Stylus Tether 110 Stylus 112 Thread Section 114 Elastic Hoop 118 Retaining Belt

97084.doc -20- 200526484 210 Carrier 213 Clip / Clamp 221 Press bar 316 Base / back wide plate 319 Gold spring clip 323 Spring clip arm

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Claims (1)

200526484 10. Scope of patent application: The carrier includes: an open part and suitable for accommodating one. The receptacle has at least two carriers and a platform suitable for supporting a tablet computer. The carrier has an inner side and an outer side wall. , Which extends from the outside; the δHai platform and the side walls together define the opposite part of the receptacle of a portable computer or other display device. 32 · Π: The carrier of item 1, wherein the side walls are inclined toward the inside. • The carrying device of the board item 1 wherein the side walls are configured to overlap a peripheral portion of a top surface of the tablet computer. 4. A carrier as claimed in item i, wherein the side faces the inner section. 1 ~ Yes-roughly concave and 5. 6. As the carrier of item 1 such as the carrier of item 1 such as the carrier of item 1 0 ', wherein the side walls roughly frame the interior. 'Wherein the sidewalls include an elastomer material. 'These side walls include—polychloroprene material 8. The carrier as in item 1 of which, such as 9. The carrier as in the case of request, where these sides: a shrinkable material 10. as requested Their carrier, where the === —perforated material. n. The carrier of the request, where the sides: two: a perforated part, the carrier further includes a for fixing two: to >, a corner, J 12. The carrier of the request , The corner of the computer board. The platform. The soil is connected to the carrier by sewing 13. As claimed in claim 1, the steps further include-a belt fixing device located on the opposite side of each of the receptacles-97084.doc 200526484. Removably connected to the belt fixing device 14. If the item of the item 13 of the request | the belt device, its steps include-the user belt, which is put on 15. If the device of the item 14, the step further includes- -A strap, which is connected between the user strap and the receptacle, thereby enabling the platform to be stabilized in a horizontal direction relative to an upright user. 16. The carrier of claim 13, further comprising an auxiliary strap fixing device on each of the opposite sides of the receptacle. 17. The carrier according to item 13, wherein the belt fixing device is a d-ring which is connected to the side walls. 18. The carrier of claim 1, further comprising a cover hingedly connected to the receptacle. 〇 1 9. The carrier as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cover is sewn on the platform. 20. The carrier of claim 18, wherein the cover can be moved from a closed position of the box to a position of use; in the closed position of the box, the seats of the top opening are covered, and In the use position, the open top receptacle is accessible. 21. The carrier of claim 20, wherein the cover is fixed in the use position with a micro hook and fluff system. 22. The carrier of claim 18, wherein the cover includes a distal tab having a coupling member. 23. The carrier of claim 1, wherein the receptacle includes a mouthful. 24. The carrier of claim 23, wherein the port is a hole defined in the platform or in the side walls. 97084.doc 200526484 The receptacle. The opening is a perforated part of the platform. The platform is generally rectangular. It further comprises a stylus tether, which is connected to the carrying case, a carrying case and a platform suitable for supporting a portable display device, which has an interior and an exterior; and a plurality of side walls, which extend from the Outside; the platform and the side walls together define a receptacle that is open at the top and is suitable for receiving the display device, the receptacle having at least two opposite sides; the side walls are extendable so as to overlap one of the tops of the display device One of the surrounding parts of the surface. 29. The carrying device as claimed in item 28, wherein the side walls substantially frame the interior ° 30. The carrying device as claimed in item 28, wherein the side walls generally frame the platform 0 97084.doc