Case with integrated stand activated by pressure
US9874260B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/185
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to stands and enclosures for an electronic device. The apparatus can include an enclosure or a housing for receiving an electronic device and protect the device from damage resulting from impact or exposure to liquids. The stand may include one or more bi-stable springs connected to the rear surface of the housing by an attachment feature, such as slides or an anchor. The bi-stable spring portion of the stand has a straight or inactive configuration and a curled activated configuration. When a user places pressure on a straightened bi-stable spring, the bi-stable spring curls outward away from the enclosure and can act as a stand for the electronic device. The stand may be removably or permanently affixed to the enclosure.
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