Electronic device with support

1. Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device with a support.

2. Description of Related Art

Many electronic devices, such as, a DPF (digital photo frame), includes a support member for supporting the DPF.

Generally, the support includes two types: a rotatable support and a detectable support. The rotatable support can be rotated by an angle to support the electronic device according a user needs. However, the rotatable support is a single support, in order to support the whole weight of the electronic device, material of the rotatable support must be very firm. So, it is difficult for user to choose the firm material for making of the support. A detectable support can be installed in a different angle to support the electronic device. However, over the tine, the user might have to repeat attaching and detaching the support, which may results in damages to the electronic device, and is time-consuming.

Therefore, what is need is an electronic device including a different kind of support to support the electronic device.

FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of an electronic device, including a first support and a second support, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 which is vertically supported.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 , showing that the two supports are folded in the electronic device.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 which is horizontally supported.

FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of an electronic device, including a first support 4 and a second support 5 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The electronic device 1 includes a main body 2 , a back cover 3 assembled to the main body 2 , the first support 4 is mounted to the back cover 3 , and the second support 5 is also mounted to the back cover 3 . In the exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 1 is a mobile phone.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the back cover 3 , which includes an exterior surface 31 , is generally rectangular in shape. A receiving groove 310 is formed in the exterior surface 31 . A hook groove 312 is formed in a side surface (not labeled) of the receiving groove 310 . A first rotation axel 320 is formed between two side surfaces 311 of a top portion (not labeled) of the receiving groove 310 . A second rotation axel 321 is protruded from a side surface 313 of a middle portion of the receiving groove 310 .

The first support 4 , which includes a connection portion 41 and a support portion 42 , is substantially L shaped. A hook 43 and a protruding portion 44 are formed on two opposite sides of the support portion 42 , respectively.

The second support 5 , which includes a connection portion 51 , a support portion 52 , a hook groove 521 , and a hook portion 522 , is generally rectangular in shape. The hook groove 521 is formed in a side edge (not labeled) of the second support 5 . A rectangular cutout 510 nearing the connection portion 51 is formed. In the exemplary embodiment, the hook portion 522 is a groove extending along a width direction of the second support 5 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the connection portion 41 of the first support 4 is rotationally connected to the second rotation axel 321 of the back cover 3 . The connection portion 51 of the second support 5 is rotationally connected to the first rotation axel 320 of the back cover 3 . The first support 4 and the second support 5 can be kept in a folded position and in an unfolded position. In the folded position, the first support 4 and the second support 5 are received in the receiving groove 310 , and one end (not labeled) of the first support 4 away from the connection portion 41 is received in the cutout 510 . The hook 43 of the first support 4 is engaged with the hook groove 312 of the receiving groove 310 , thereby limiting the movement of the first support 4 . The protruding portion 44 of the first support 4 is received in the hook groove 521 of the second support 5 , thereby limiting the movement of the second support 5 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , when in the unfolded position, the first support 4 and the second support 5 are rotated by a predetermined angle, respectively. The support portion 42 of the first support 4 is engaged with the hook portion 522 of the second support 5 . The second support 5 cooperates with an edge of the electronic device 1 to form a stable structure to support the electronic device 1 .

Herein, the number of the hook portion 522 of the second support 5 are not limited. There may be a plurality of hook portions 522 , which are formed in the second support 5 . The support portion 42 of the first support 4 is selectively engaged with one of a number of hook portions 522 of the second support 5 , thereby making the second support 5 to support the electronic device 1 at a different angle.

Although the present disclosure has been specifically described on the basis of the embodiments thereof, the disclosure is not to be construed as being limited thereto. Various changes or modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure.