TWI514950B - Bracket and electronic apparatus applying with the bracket - Google Patents

Description

Electronic device bracket and electronic device with electronic device bracket

The present invention relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to electronic devices with brackets.

Existing electronic devices, especially portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones or PDAs, have become more and more popular. Generally speaking, when the user uses these electronic devices, the electronic device is generally held by one hand for operation, but this requires occupying the user's hands, and the user cannot do other things at the same time. Of course, the user can also directly place the electronic device on a bearing surface. However, this causes the electronic device to directly contact the bearing surface, resulting in the housing of the electronic device being easily worn or soiled. Moreover, directly placing the electronic device on the carrying surface does not facilitate the user to view the electronic device at an optimal viewing angle. Although some users use electronic protective devices to protect electronic devices, these protective covers are not ideal, or are difficult to set on electronic devices, or directly affect the aesthetics of electronic devices.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a bracket for supporting an electronic device on a bearing surface.

An electronic device holder for supporting an electronic device, the bracket comprising a main body and a support member, the main body for supporting the electronic device, the support member being pivotally connected to the main body and at an angle with the main body to support the electronic device .

The present invention also provides an electronic device including an electronic device and a bracket for supporting the electronic device, the bracket including the bracket including a main body and a support member for carrying the electronic device, the support member being pivotally connected to the main body And at an angle with the main body to support the electronic device.

The invention provides a bracket on the electronic device, by which the electronic device can be smoothly supported on a bearing surface to facilitate the user to use and view the playing interface.

10‧‧‧Electronic equipment

333‧‧‧ second side wall

20‧‧‧Electronic devices

334‧‧‧ second bottom

21‧‧‧ positive

335‧‧‧卡合块

23‧‧‧ side

35‧‧‧Connecting parts

30‧‧‧ bracket

350‧‧‧ Extension rod

31‧‧‧ Subject

351‧‧‧Connected shaft

32‧‧‧Part 1

352‧‧‧ Matching Department

320‧‧‧Depression

37‧‧‧Support

321‧‧‧ side arm

370‧‧‧First connecting arm

322‧‧‧ upper arm

371‧‧‧Second connecting arm

323‧‧‧connection hole

372‧‧ ‧ chute

324‧‧‧Transforation

373‧‧‧Sliding Department

325‧‧‧ functional through hole

374‧‧‧ 容部

326‧‧‧First missing

375‧‧‧ shaft

327‧‧‧First side wall

376‧‧‧Contacts

328‧‧‧ first bottom

40‧‧‧Automatic control device

329‧‧‧ snap groove

41‧‧‧Detection unit

33‧‧‧Part II

410‧‧‧Detection

330‧‧‧transverse arm

43‧‧‧Control unit

331‧‧‧ vertical arm

45‧‧‧ drive unit

332‧‧‧ second missing

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device includes an electronic device and a bracket, wherein the bracket is in a closed state.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device includes an electronic device and a bracket, wherein the bracket is in an open state.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic exploded view of a stent according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a first missing portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of an electronic device and a bracket according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of an automatic control device in another embodiment shown in FIG. 6. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the electronic device 10 includes an electronic device 20 and a bracket 30 sleeved on the electronic device 20 . In this embodiment, the electronic device 20 is a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the electronic device 20 can be other electronic devices such as a PDA or a tablet computer.

The electronic device 20 includes a front surface 21, a back surface (not shown), and a side surface 23. The front side 21 is generally the side facing the user when the electronic device 20 is in use. The back is facing the front side 21. Side 23 Then connect the front side 21 and the back side.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the bracket 30 includes a main body 31, a connecting member 35, and a support member 37. The shape of the body 31 cooperates with the shape of the side surface 23, including a first portion 32 and a second portion 33 which are each substantially U-shaped. The first portion 32 is substantially U-shaped for partially covering the side surface 23, and is recessed downwardly on the outer surface thereof to be formed with a recessed portion 320. The first portion 32 has opposing side arms 321 and an upper arm 322 for connecting the side arms 321 . A connecting hole 323 and a rotating hole 324 are defined in each of the side arms 321 . In addition, a plurality of functional through holes 325 are defined in the plurality of use interfaces of the electronic device 20 on the side arms 321 , such as an audio interface. At the same time, the first missing portions 326 are also formed on both ends of the first portion 32, that is, the two ends 321 are away from the upper arms 322. The first missing portion 326 includes a first side wall 327, a first bottom portion 328 substantially perpendicular to the first side wall 327, and an engaging groove 329 formed on the first bottom portion 328 and having an elongated shape.

It can be understood that the number of the function through holes 325 can be correspondingly formed according to the use interface provided on the side surface 23 of the electronic device 20, and is not limited to the distribution manner in the embodiment.

The second portion 33 includes a transverse arm 330 and two vertical arms 331 for mating with the first portion 32 to completely cover the side surface 23. The two vertical arms 331 are generally arcuate in shape and partially cover the side faces 23. Each of the vertical arms 331 has a second missing portion 332 opposite to the first missing portion 326 at an end thereof away from the lateral arm 330. As shown in FIG. 5 , each second missing portion 332 includes a second sidewall 333 corresponding to the first sidewall 327 , a second bottom portion 334 corresponding to the first bottom portion 328 , and a second bottom portion 334 formed on the second bottom portion 334 . Fitted snap block 335.

The connecting member 35 includes a substantially elongated extension rod 350. The two ends of the extension rod 350 are symmetrically disposed at two ends of the extension rod 350, and are disposed on the connecting shafts 351. A fitting portion 352 of one end surface of the rod 350 is extended. The support member 37 covers the first portion 32 and has a substantially U-shape having a shape that cooperates with the recessed portion 320 of the first portion 32. The support member 37 includes a first connecting arm 370 that is parallel with the side arms 321 of the first portion 32 and a second connecting arm 371 that is parallel to the upper arm 322, respectively. A sliding slot 372 is defined in the corresponding connecting member 35 of each of the first connecting arms 370. The sliding groove 372 includes a sliding portion 373 and a receiving portion 374. The sliding portion 373 has a shape that is large and small corresponding to the size of the connecting shaft 351 and the engaging portion 352, and the length thereof corresponds to the length of the extension rod 350; The placing portion 374 is located at both ends of the sliding portion 373 and has a size corresponding to the fitting portion 352. In addition, the support member 37 has a rotating shaft 375 protruding from a side of the first connecting arm 370 opposite to the arms 321 on both sides of the 313, and each of the rotating shafts 375 cooperates with the rotating hole 324; A contact portion 376 is provided for the user to tilt the support member 37.

In the assembly, the first portion 32 of the main body 31 is first engaged on the side surface 23 of the electronic device 20, so that the first portion 32 is attached to the side of the electronic device 20. Then, the first missing portion 326 and the second missing portion 332 are matched, and the engaging block 335 is engaged with the engaging groove 329 to engage the second portion 33 with the first portion 32, so that the second portion 33 is A tight fit can be formed between the first portions 32. Then, the support member 37 of the support member 37 is placed in the recessed portion 320 of the first portion 32, and a rotating shaft 375 of each connecting member 35 is engaged in the rotating hole 324, thereby engaging the supporting member 37 with the first portion 32. on. Finally, the other connecting shaft 351 of each connecting member 35 is engaged with the connecting hole 323 and the receiving portion 374 to connect the connecting member 35 to the supporting member 37 and the first portion 32.

Referring to FIG. 1 , when the user does not need to use the electronic device 20 , in order to conveniently carry or reduce the occupied volume, the user can make the support member 37 coincide with the main body 31 , that is, the two first connecting arms of the support member 37 . 370 is respectively attached to the two side arms 321 of the first portion 32, and the second connecting arm 371 is attached to the upper arm 322 of the first portion 32. At the same time, the extension rods 350 of the connecting members 35 are aligned with the corresponding first connecting arms 370 and are attached to the arms 321 on both sides of the 313, and the engaging portions 352 are received in the receiving portion 374. . At this time, the two first connecting arms 370 and the upper arm 322 of the support member 37 cover the plurality of functional through holes 325 on the first portion 32, thereby protecting the functional through holes 325 from dust or the like.

2, when the electronic device 20 is needed, the user can open the support member 37 by tilting the contact portion 376, so that the support member 37 is at an angle with respect to the main body 31 and the electronic device 20: the second connecting arm 371 is at The user is separated from the recessed portion 320 by the user, and the first connecting arm 370 is also rotated on the main body 31 to separate the recessed portion 320, so that the rotating shaft 375 of the supporting member 37 is in the rotating hole 324 of the first portion 32. Rotating; the connecting shaft 351 and the engaging portion 352 of the rotating connecting member 35 of the first connecting arm 370 enter the sliding portion 373 away from the receiving portion 374 and slide in the sliding portion 373, so that the connecting member 35 is not in contact with the supporting member 37. They are on the same line but form an angle with the support member 37. At this time, the user can view the play interface of the electronic device 20 without holding the electronic device 20, and the user can adjust the angle of the support member 37 with respect to the main body 31 and the electronic device 20 according to the preference. At the same time, since the bracket 30 only partially covers the side surface 23 and does not cover the plurality of functional through holes 325, the user can have a plurality of functional through holes 325 of the electronic device 20.

Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the electronic device 10 further includes an automatic control device 40 for automatically adjusting the opening angle of the support member 37. The automatic control device 40 includes a detecting unit 41, a control unit 43, and a driving unit 45. The detecting unit 41 is disposed on the vertical arm 331 of the main body 31 for detecting a touch trajectory of the user and generating different detection signals according to the direction of the touch trajectory. Detection unit The 41 includes a plurality of detecting ports 410 formed on the vertical arm 331 for the detecting unit to detect the touch track in a certain order. In the present embodiment, the plurality of detecting ports 410 are sequentially arranged on the vertical arm 331 in a direction from the second missing portion 332 to the approaching lateral arm 330. The user can touch the vertical arm 331 in a certain direction. When the different detection ports 410 are touched, the detecting unit 41 generates a corresponding detection signal according to the detected detection frame 410, for example, when the user touches When detecting 埠 410 closest to the second missing portion 332, the detecting unit 41 generates a first detecting signal; when the user touches the detecting 最 closest to the lateral arm 330, the detecting unit 41 generates the first detecting Several detection signals.

The control unit 43 is disposed on the main body 31 for determining the relationship between the sequence of the detection signals generated by the user's touch detection and the sequence of the plurality of detection ports 410, and outputting a control signal according to the relationship. In some embodiments, when the detection signals are sequentially arranged from top to bottom (ie, when the user's touch trajectory is from top to bottom), since the plurality of detection 埠 410 are also arranged from top to bottom, the The write detection signal sequence is in the same order as the detection buffer 410, and the control unit outputs the first control signal; when the two are opposite, the second control signal is output. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the second control signal may also be output when the two are consistent; when the two are opposite, the first control signal is output.

The driving unit 45 is for driving the support member 37 to rotate relative to the main body 31 according to a control signal of the control unit 43. For example, when the first control signal is received, the driving unit 45 drives the rotating shaft 375 to rotate clockwise in the rotating hole 324, and drives the first connecting arm 370 to move away from the recess 320 on the main body 31 and rotates; The back surface of the electronic device 30 has a certain opening angle. At the same time, the connecting shaft 351 and the engaging portion 352 of the two first connecting arms 370 enter the sliding portion 373 away from the accommodating portion 374 and slide in the sliding portion 373, so that the connecting member 35 is not in the same line as the supporting member 37, but With support A certain angle is formed between 37. At this time, the user can view the play interface of the electronic device 20 or the like without holding the electronic device 20 by hand. At the same time, since the bracket 30 only partially covers the side surface 23 and does not cover the plurality of functional through holes 325, the user can have a plurality of functional through holes 325 of the electronic device 20.

Similarly, when receiving the second control signal, the driving unit 45 drives the rotating shaft 375 to rotate counterclockwise in the rotating hole 324, so that the support member 37 that has been opened at a certain angle is returned to the original position and is attached to the side surface 23, or It is gradually attached to the side surface 23 and is gradually opened to an angle with the front surface 21 of the main body 31.

It can be understood that in other embodiments, the rotating shaft 375 can be rotated counterclockwise in the rotating hole 324 when the driving unit 45 receives the second control signal, and the rotating shaft 375 is turned to the rotating hole when the first control signal is received. Rotate clockwise in 324.

In this embodiment, the automatic control device 40 allows the user to adjust the angle at which the support member 37 is opened by touching the detecting jaw 410 on the vertical arm 331 without manually tilting the contact portion 376 on the support member 37. use.

By providing the bracket 30, the user can use the electronic device 20 without holding the electronic device 20 with both hands; the user can also adjust the angle at which the support member 37 is opened by using the tilting contact portion 376 or by touching the vertical arm 331. The user can view the electronic device 20 with an optimal viewing angle. At the same time, since the main body 31 of the bracket 30 is sleeved on the side of the electronic device 20, the electronic device 20 can be damaged by vibration of the external environment and has a shockproof function. In addition, since the support member 37 covers the plurality of functional through holes 325 of the electronic device 20 when the support member 37 is overlapped with the main body 31, the functional through holes 325 are not exposed to the environment and have a dustproof effect.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. but The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art to the spirit of the present invention should be It is covered by the following patent application.

10‧‧‧Electronic equipment

20‧‧‧Electronic devices

30‧‧‧ bracket

31‧‧‧ Subject

35‧‧‧Connecting parts

37‧‧‧Support

Claims (10)

An electronic device bracket for supporting an electronic device includes: a main body for carrying the electronic device; and the improvement is that the bracket further includes a support member pivotally connected to the main body and at an angle with the main body The main body includes a detachable first portion, and the outer surface of the first portion is recessed downward to form a recessed portion. The support member covers the first portion and has a shape matching the recess portion. The electronic device bracket of claim 1, wherein the body is frame-shaped and can be sleeved on the periphery of the electronic device, and includes a detachable first portion and the body further includes a first portion The second part. The electronic device holder of claim 1, wherein the main body has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of functional interfaces of the electronic device. The electronic device holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bracket further comprises a connecting member disposed between the main body and the supporting member for the supporting member Maintain a certain angle with the main body. The electronic device holder of claim 4, wherein the connecting member is connected to one end of the main body and a connecting shaft is protruded, and the main body is provided with a connecting hole for rotating the connecting shaft therein. The electronic device bracket of claim 5, wherein the support member is provided with a sliding slot, and one end of the connecting member connected to the supporting member is slidably disposed in the sliding slot. The electronic device holder of claim 1, wherein the bracket further comprises an automatic control device for adjusting an angle between the support member and the main body. The electronic device holder of claim 7, wherein the automatic control device comprises a detecting unit, a control unit and a driving unit disposed on the supporting member. The electronic device holder of claim 8, wherein the detecting unit comprises a plurality of sequentially arranged detecting frames for detecting a touch track, the detecting unit is corresponding to the touched detection device. a plurality of different detection signals, the control unit generates different control signals according to the sequence of the plurality of detection signals and the arrangement order of the detection ports, and the driving unit controls the support according to the different control signals The angle at which the piece is open relative to the body. An electronic device comprising: an electronic device; a bracket for supporting the electronic device, the bracket comprising a body for carrying the electronic device; the improvement comprising: the bracket further comprising a support member pivotally connected to the main body and The main body may be at an angle to support the electronic device; the main body includes a detachable first portion, and the outer surface of the first portion is recessed downward to form a recessed portion, the support member covers the first portion, and the shape and the recess The department cooperates.