Stand for use with electronic device
US11068030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stand that is attachable to a back surface of an electronic device or a protective case for the electronic device. The stand includes a base portion, two legs, and two pivoting spring arms. Each leg pivots at a leg axis along an arc between a stowed position and an extended position. The two pivoting spring arms are attached to the base portion at a first end and attached to a respective one of the legs at a second end. Each pivoting spring arm is configured to apply a spring force to the leg to, alternately, force leg toward the stowed position or the extended position depending on the starting position of the leg.
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