Modular kickstand mechanism
US8897033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.
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