U.S. patent application number 13/280329 was filed with the patent office on 2013-01-24 for tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function.
The applicant listed for this patent is Shih- Hsun Chiou. Invention is credited to Shih- Hsun Chiou.
Application Number | 20130020216 13/280329 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47555027 |
Filed Date | 2013-01-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130020216 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chiou; Shih- Hsun |
January 24, 2013 |
TABLET COMPUTER RECEIVING HOUSING WITH SUPPORTING FUNCTION
Abstract
A tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function
includes a lower casing for protecting a tablet computer; an upper
cover rotatably connected to the lower casing for protecting the
screen of the tablet computer from damage; the lower casing being
formed with a plurality of sections so that the upper cover can be
folded along weak connection areas between different sections; the
weak connection area forming as first folding lines which are not
parallel to one another; wherein the upper cover is used as a cover
and a supporter; the upper cover rotates along the lower casing;
the lower casing is folded along the foldable lines so as to be
formed as a supporter of the lower casing for supporting the tablet
computer therein. Furthermore, the housing further has folding
lines which are parallel to one another and transversally pass
through a surface of the upper cover.
Inventors: |
Chiou; Shih- Hsun; (Taipei
Hsien, TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Chiou; Shih- Hsun |
Taipei Hsien |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
47555027 |
Appl. No.: |
13/280329 |
Filed: |
October 24, 2011 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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13186472 |
Jul 20, 2011 |
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13280329 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/320 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 2200/1633 20130101;
G06F 1/1626 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/320 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/00 20060101
B65D085/00 |
Claims
1. A tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function,
comprising: a lower casing (10) for protecting a tablet computer;
an upper cover (20) rotatably connected to the lower casing for
protecting a screen of the tablet computer from damage; the upper
cover being formed with a plurality of sections so that the upper
cover can be folded along weak connection areas between different
sections; the weak connection areas forming as first folding lines
which are not parallel to one another; wherein the foldable lines
are formed by a following way: a foldable line (H) approximately
parallel to the lower side of the upper cover (20) passes through a
point (P) which is located near a lower side of the upper cover
(20); then two foldable lines (Q and R) extend from the point (P)
to two upper corners of an upper side of the upper cover (20) so as
to divide the upper cover into three triangular sections (A, B and
C); another foldable lines (V) extend downwards from the point (P)
to the lower side of the upper cover to divide a lower portion of
the upper cover (20) into two oblong sections (D and E); these
sections are connected flexibly so that the adjacent sections are
foldable with respective to one another; the three triangular
sections (A, B and C) include two approximately right triangles (A
and C) clamping an approximately isosceles triangle (B); a bottom
side of each right triangle (A and C) is adjacent to a
corresponding oblong sections (E and D); and the areas between the
different sections of the upper cover have weak structures so that
they are folded to one another. wherein the upper cover is used as
a cover and a supporter; the upper cover rotates along the lower
casing; the lower casing is folded along the foldable lines so as
to be formed as a supporter of the lower casing for supporting the
tablet computer therein.
2. The tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function
as claimed in claim 1, further comprising second folding lines (F)
and (G) which are parallel to one another and transversally pass
through a surface of the upper cover so as to intersect with the
first folding lines
3-5. (canceled)
6. The tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function
as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the oblong sections is
divided into two triangles; and the connection areas between the
triangles (L, M, N and O) are connected by weaker structures which
are weaker than the triangles of the oblong sections.
7. The tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function
as claimed in claim 2, wherein each of the oblong sections is
divided into two triangles; and the connection areas between the
triangles (L, M, N and O) are connected by weaker structures which
are weaker than that of the triangles of the oblong sections
triangle sections.
8. (canceled)
9. The cover for packaging and supporting a tablet computer as
claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame and lower casing are formed
with a plurality of holes, one hole serves for receiving a USB plug
slot, one hole for sound transmission, and other holes for heat
dissipation.
10. (canceled)
Description
[0001] The present invention is a continuation in part (CIP) of
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/186,472 which is assigned to
the applicant of the present invention and therefore, the contents
of the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/186,472 is incorporated
into the present invention as a part of the present invention.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to tablet computers, and in
particular to a tablet computer receiving housing with supporting
function, which provides an upper cover being used as both a cover
and a supporter so that a tablet computer packing therein can be
well protected and can be supported as any desired orientation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Flat computers are a main trend in application of computers.
The percentage of flat computers over the computers is increased
gradually. iPad Smart Cover is a kind of cover for protecting the
screen of the iPad. The backside of the iPad is not covered by the
iPad Smart Cover. However in many applications of the iPad, the
tablet computer is needed to stand at a desired orientation for
displaying. Generally, the user finds a supporter to support the
tablet computer or take it at hand. However this is inconvenient
for users. Although the Smart cover has the function of supporting
an iPad to stand, the slopes of the iPad on the table are finite
and the supporting function of the Smart cover is short and thus it
is unsteadily.
[0004] Furthermore, if the iPad is not used, it is necessary to
receive the iPad and other documents used with the iPad. As a
result, the user must prepare another bag for receiving the iPad
and others. This is inconvenient for the user.
[0005] Thus, there is an eager demand for a novel design which can
resolve the prior art defects.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a tablet
computer receiving housing with supporting function, wherein the
present invention is not only used for supporting a tablet
computer, but also it can be used to support the computer in
different orientation. Thus, the user is not necessary to prepare
another supporter. Therefore, the functions of the housing for
tablet computer is enhanced and the user will feel convenient as he
(or she) carries the computer.
[0007] A tablet computer receiving housing with supporting function
includes a lower casing for protecting a tablet computer; an upper
cover rotatably connected to the lower casing for protecting the
screen of the tablet computer from damage; the lower casing being
formed with a plurality of sections so that the upper cover can be
folded along weak connection areas between different sections; the
weak connection area forming as first folding lines which are not
parallel to one another; wherein the upper cover is used as a cover
and a supporter; the upper cover rotates along the lower casing;
the lower casing is folded along the foldable lines so as to be
formed as a supporter of the lower casing for supporting the tablet
computer therein. Furthermore, the housing further has folding
lines which are parallel to one another and transversally pass
through a surface of the upper cover.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1(A) shows a perspective view about the first folding
traces in the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 1(B) shows the perspective view about the second
folding traces in the second embodiment of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 shows that a tablet computer is placed into the
casing.
[0011] FIG. 3 shows that according to the present invention, the
upper cover covers the lower casing.
[0012] FIG. 4 shows the application of the first traces in the
first embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 5 shows another application of the first traces in the
first embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 6(A) shows a perspective view about the second folding
traces in the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 6(B) shows the perspective view about the second
folding traces in the second embodiment of the present
invention.
[0016] FIG. 7(A) shows the application of the first traces in the
second embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 7(B) shows another application of the first traces in
the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 8 shows the application of the third traces in the
second embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] In order that those skilled in the art can further
understand the present invention, a description will be provided in
the following in details. However, these descriptions and the
appended drawings are only used to cause those skilled in the art
to understand the objects, features, and characteristics of the
present invention, but not to be used to confine the scope and
spirit of the present invention defined in the appended claims.
[0020] The present invention will be described herein with
reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.
[0021] A lower casing 10 serves for protecting a flat computer. A
periphery of the lower casing 10 is formed with a frame 11 for
enclosing a tablet computer completely so as to isolate damages
from external sources, powders, evaporations, and damage from
collision. The frame 11 and lower casing 10 are formed with a
plurality of holes, one hole 14 serves for exposing a USB slot, one
hole 12 for sound transmission, and other holes 13 for heat
dissipation and other functions.
[0022] FIG. 2 shows that a tablet computer 300 is placed on the
lower casing 10. The lower casing 100 serves to enclose the tablet
computer.
[0023] An upper cover 20 is pivotally connected to the lower casing
10 for protecting the screen of the tablet computer from damage.
The lower casing 20 is formed with at least one foldable line 21.
The number of the foldable lines is designed as desired.
Furthermore, in the present invention, the upper cover 20 can be
attached to the lower casing 10 by magnets embedded in the lower
casing 10 or in the upper cover 20.
[0024] An upper cover 20 includes two kinds of folding traces. For
the first kind of folding traces as illustrated in FIG. 1(A), the
upper cover 20 is formed by three triangular sections A, B and C at
an upper side and two oblong sections D and E at a lower side
thereof. These sections are connected flexibly so that the adjacent
triangular sections are foldable to one another. The three
triangular sections A, B and C include two approximately right
triangles A and C clamping an approximately isosceles triangle B. A
bottom of each right triangle A and C is adjacent to a
corresponding oblong sections D and E. The areas between the
different sections of the support plate 20 have weak structures so
that they are folded to one another.
[0025] The second folding traces are formed by three lines F, G,
and H which transversally pass through the surface of the upper
cover 20 and thus pass through the sections A, B, C, D and E.
[0026] FIG. 3 shows that the upper cover 20 can cover upon the
lower casing 10 for receiving a tablet computer therein.
[0027] The present invention provides two ways for folding the
different sections on the upper cover 10. FIG. 4 shows the first
folding way, in that the two triangles A and C are folded backwards
and the two oblongs D an E are overlapped to one another so that
the upper cover 20 is formed as a steadily seat.
[0028] FIG. 5 shows the second folding way with respect to FIG.
1(B), the upper cover 2 is folded along the folding lines F, G, and
H so as to formed as a triangle seat and then the seat is adhered
to the lower casing 10 so as to support a table computer
thereupon.
[0029] The two kinds of folding traces cause that the upper cover
20 can be folded along different folding lines so as to present
different folding forms for supporting a table computer in
different orientation.
[0030] FIGS. 6 to 8 show the second embodiment of the present
invention. The structure of the second embodiment of the present
invention comprises the following elements. In this embodiment, all
elements indicated with the same numerals as those shown in the
first embodiment having the same function and effect and thus the
detail of this the present invention will not be described
herein.
[0031] However referring to FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B), in this
embodiment, the oblong section D is divided into two triangles N, O
and the oblong section E is divided into two triangles L and N. The
connection areas between the triangles L, M, N and O are connected
by weaker structures which are weaker than that of the triangle
sections.
[0032] FIG. 7(A) shows the first folding way of the present
invention based on the first folding traces of the present
invention. FIG. 7(B) shows the second folding way of the present
invention based on the first folding traces of the present
invention. FIG. 8 shows the third folding way of the present
invention based on the second folding traced of the present
invention.
[0033] However the orientation of the lower casing 10 and the upper
cover 20 can be turned through 90 degrees so that the computer
supported thereon is located upright. Furthermore, other
orientation is still achieved by arranging the orientation of the
present invention to suit the requirement of users.
[0034] Advantages of the present invention are that the present
invention is not only used for supporting a tablet computer, but
also it can be used to support the computer in different
orientation. Thus, the user is not necessary to prepare another
supporter. Therefore, the functions of the casing for tablet
computer are enhanced and the user will feel convenient as he (or
she) carries the computer.
[0035] The present invention is thus described, it will be obvious
that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not
to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the
present invention, and all such modifications as would be obvious
to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the
scope of the following claims.
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