Abstract: An angle adjusting apparatus for adjusting a supporting angle of an electronic device includes an inputting member defining a sliding slot, a sliding member slidably received in the sliding slot, a hinge rotatably connected to the sliding member, and a supporting arm rotatably connected to the hinge. When the supporting arm moves the sliding member relative to the inputting member via the hinge, the sliding member partially slides out of the sliding slot. The supporting arm is rotated around the hinge to support the electronic device. The electronic device is supported at different angles by the supporting arm according to different positions of the sliding member.

Abstract: A support component for an apparatus is described. In at least some implementations, a support component is attached to an apparatus (e.g., a computing device) via a hinge mechanism. The support component can serve as a “kickstand” that can be positioned via the hinge mechanism to support the apparatus in a variety of orientations relative to an adjacent surface. In at least some embodiments, a support component includes hinge mounts via which the support component is attached to hinges of an associated apparatus. The support component and associated hinge mounts, for instance, can be manufactured separately and/or via different manufacturing processes, and attached during a production process.

Abstract: A housing assembly for an electronic device is provided. The housing assembly includes a protective shell and a support leg. The protective shell defines an opening, a flat panel, a baffle, and a protrusion formed on the baffle and opposing the protective shell. Both the baffle and the flat panel are deformable. The support leg is rotatable relative to the protective shell in an opening between a folded position where the support leg is parallel with and attached to the protective shell, the slanted lower surface is attached to the protrusion; and a deployed position where the support leg is inclined relative to the protective shell, and the slanted lower surface is attached to the protective shell and the flat upper surface is opposite to the protrusion.

Abstract: In order to solve a problem that, if a reinforcing plate of a housing is used as an antenna in a receiver, a desired antenna gain is less likely to be obtained and therefore an antenna gain is degraded, a receiver for receiving information transmitted by a radio wave includes an output portion configured to output information which is receivable by a viewer or another receiver; a stand portion contacting the output portion and configured to hold the output portion on an installation surface at an angle suitable for receiving the information or viewing an image; a reinforcing portion contacting the output portion and the stand portion at points other than a contact point between the output portion and the stand portion and configured to reinforce the output portion and the stand portion so that the angle is maintained; and an antenna portion arranged in a space ensured by at least the reinforcing portion and configured to receive the radio wave.

Abstract: An archery bow support device is provided having a trigger handle attachable to the top of a ground support. A threaded cylinder is attached to the trigger handle. A first end of a threaded bar adaptor is attached to the threaded cylinder and a second end of the threaded bar adaptor is attached to the archery bow.

Abstract: An exemplary support assembly is provided for supporting an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support assembly includes a shell receiving the electronic device, and a back-support. The shell defines an elongated sliding rail. The back-support includes a prop stand, and a prop seat slidable in the sliding rail. One side of the prop stand is rotatably engaged in the prop seat and serves as a spindle. The other sides of the prop stand are thus movable between a folded position substantially coplanar with the prop seat and a supporting position angled relative to the prop seat. When the other sides of the prop stand are in the supporting position, a tilt angle of the electronic device on the supporting surface is adjustable by sliding the prop seat in the sliding rail.

Abstract: A body support device adaptable to support the weight of a user is presented. The body support device comprises a padded support member having a front surface and a rear surface. A plurality of connecting rods is attached with the padded support member. The padded support member is fastened to an upper torso area of the user utilizing a plurality of padded securing straps and may be contoured to fit the anatomy of the user. An elongated extendable member is pivotally connected to the front surface. The elongated extendable member is adaptable to orient in a plurality of directions thereby enabling the user to position in a plurality of different postures. A height adjustable foot member connected to the elongated extendable member telescopically moves along the length of the elongated extendable member to position the user in the plurality of postures.

Abstract: Mechanisms for the integration of the form and function of a drafting and note-taking tablet, a laptop computer, and a desktop computer with added enhancements for drop protection, portability, functionality, and ergonomics.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, an installing assembly, a support, and a connecting assembly. The main body includes a shell and a display screen installed in the shell. The installing assembly is connected to a side of the shell opposite to the display screen. The connecting assembly is rotatably connected between the installing assembly and the support. The support includes a connecting pole and two opposite extending poles perpendicularly extending out from two opposite ends of the connecting pole. The connecting pole and the extending poles cooperatively bound a receiving space. The connecting assembly can be rotated to be received in the receiving space.

Abstract: A snowmobile maintenance device including a pair of stands to secure the rear and middle portion of a snowmobile allowing a snowmobile to be tipped onto its edge for repair. The device includes a first stand and second stand. The first stand securely attaches to the snowmobile bumper and extends a length perpendicular to the length of the snowmobile. A second stand is attached to the steering post of the snowmobile parallel to and oriented to the first stand. The stands are adjustable in length and include a base allowing the snowmobile to be easily tipped onto its side and supported by the stands and its existing skis.

Abstract: Holders for electronic devices and systems, methods, and methods of making thereof. Electronic device holders include a base and a support rotatably coupled to the base. The support includes a base, a coupler, and a stand and is rotatable to a plurality of different or same orientations. The stand is rotatable outwardly and inwardly from and two fully retracted and fully extended positions and positions therebetween. In one or more extended positions, the stand can be supported by a support surface or a support device or apparatus.

Abstract: A plate carrier for mounting at the upper end of the upper element of a central pole of a plate hoist device includes at least one longitudinal central body formed by two substantially rectangular plates separated by three longitudinal walls forming two central sheaths and two peripheral grooves. Each central sheath accommodates a generally T-shaped transverse arm which includes a longitudinal median branch slidably mounted in a sheath and a transverse tubular part welded to a free end of the median branch. The transverse tubular part extending substantially in a plane of the central body.

Abstract: A plate carrier for mounting at the upper end of the upper element of the central pole of a “plate hoist” device or the like comprises at least one longitudinal central body having two substantially rectangular plates separated by three longitudinal walls forming at least two central sheaths. Each central sheath accommodates a generally T-shaped transverse arm which includes a longitudinal median branch slidably mounted in a sheath and a transverse tubular part welded to the free end of the median branch. The transverse tubular part extends substantially in the plane of the central body.

Abstract: An electronic device support includes a main body. A groove extends on the main body and allows an electronic device to insert. A support frame is pivotally mounted to the main body. The support frame is capable of rising and holding the electronic device on an elevation angle. A positioning mechanism includes two first magnetic members embedded in the support frame. The first magnetic members are capable of magnetically restraining the electronic device.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism for rotatable component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. For example, the hinge mechanism can be employed to rotatably attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated via the hinge mechanism to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. For example, the kickstand can be positioned to support the computing device in a typing orientation such that input can be provided via an associated input device. As another example, the kickstand can be positioned to enable viewing and/or interaction with the computing device, such as in a portrait viewing orientation.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a protective enclosure configured to receive a monitor, a stand secured to the protective enclosure, and a latching structure rotatably secured to the stand. The stand is rotatable relative to the protective enclosure between a first position and a second position. When the stand is in the first position, the latching structure is engaged with the protective enclosure, and the stand is received in the protective enclosure. When the stand is in the second position, the latching structure is disengaged from the protective enclosure, and the stand supports the protective enclosure.

Abstract: A supporting mechanism for holding a portable electronic device includes a main body, a supporting member, and a supporting assembly. The main body is configured for receiving the portable electronic device and defining a number of guiding slots and a central hole communicating with the number of guiding slots. The supporting member is receivable in the central hole. The supporting assembly is rotatably connected to the supporting member and slidably receivable in the number of guiding slots. When the supporting member is pulled out of the central hole by an external force, the supporting assembly slides in the number of guiding slots and is positioned at a predetermined position of the number of guiding slots.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compact and pocketable camera support that attaches to an outer separate case or directly to the camera, tablet or phone body. This system uses one or more legs and/or other support features that fold away from the base of the invention and support the device whether it is a camera, phone or laptop/tablet computing device.

Abstract: An electronic device holder has a movable stand and is configured to be removably connected to one or more different mounting apparatuses that are connected to corresponding objects or directly to a plurality of different objects to support the electronic device holder and thus an electronic device held or supported by the electronic device holder. The movable stand has one or more elastic or stretchable strips that can be stretched or expanded to hold or support the electronic device holder and thus the electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a device body and a hand tool. The hand tool includes a handle unit, a coupling unit, and a tool body. The coupling unit includes a coupling element attachable removably to the device body. The tool body is connected between the handle unit and the coupling unit, and includes a working head projecting from the coupling element. When not in use, the hand tool is attached to the device body, and can be easily carried together with the device body. When removed from the device body, the hand tool can be used.

Abstract: A pad assembly includes a moving member and foot pad. The moving member is movable along a first direction. The guiding slot is defined in the moving member. The guiding slot includes an entrance slot, a positioning slot, and an exit slot. The entrance slot, the positioning slot, and the exit slot are connected end to end in sequence. The foot pad is movable along a second direction. The second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The guiding post protrudes from the foot pad and is movable in the guiding slot. Thee foot pad is movable from a first position where the guiding post is located between the entrance slot and the exit slot, to a second position where the guiding post is retained in the positioning slot, through the entrance slot.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus includes a phone body and an earpiece that is removably placed upright in the phone body. A supporting leg having a mounting surface that contacts a desk in a desk mount mode and that contacts a wall in a wall mount mode is provided on a sloped back side of the phone body so as to be turnable around a pivot. When the supporting leg is in a first turn position, a lower end of the slope of the phone body is substantially parallel to the mounting surface. When the supporting leg is in a second turn position after having turned through about 180 degrees from the first turn position, an upper end of the slope of the phone body becomes substantially parallel to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A spectroscopic instrument (1) comprising at least one load bearing anti-vibration foot portion (3) for supporting the instrument on a surface. Each foot portion (3) comprises a load bearing elastomeric portion (5) and an internal stub portion (4) which is provided within the elastomeric portion and which is rigid compared to the elastomeric portion. An internal wall of the elastomeric portion (5) is spaced from an external wall of the stub portion (4) such that the elastomeric portion (5) is moveable relative to the stub portion (4) to absorb vibration. Liquid is provided in the spacing between the internal wall of the elastomeric portion (5) and the external wall of the stub portion (4) to damp such movement.

Abstract: A foldable supporting mechanism includes at least one hinge secured to a device, a bracket rotatably fixed to the device by the at least one hinge, and an elastic assembly secured to the at least one hinge. The supporting mechanism provides an elastic force to retain the bracket at an angle with the device when the bracket is unfolded. When the bracket is folded, the elastic assembly restores to continue urging the bracket to be fully retracted against the device. The at least one buffering assembly impedes the free rotation of the bracket relative to the device when the bracket is being unfolded and when it is being folded. An electronic device having the supporting mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: An appliance base for an appliance for supporting the appliance during manufacture and use, with the appliance base including a skeletal outer frame structure including a generally elongate “U”-base rail member and first and second “U”-side rails extending outwardly from the first and second ends of the “U”-base rail at generally right angles therewith. The outer frame structure defines four corners and a support area intermediate the “U”-base rail member and the “U”-side rails. The appliance base includes an inner frame structure including an index ring disposed in substantially the center of the support area, a plurality of diagonally extending support members with a diagonal support member extending inwardly from each corner of the outer frame structure and fixed to the index ring, and a front rail member extending between diagonal cross members on a side opposite from the “U”-base rail member.

Abstract: Transportation packaging may be used to ship or transport a product, such as an electronic device. The transportation packaging may be reused subsequent to the transport of the product by removing a shape defined by a pattern included on the transportation packaging, assembling or altering a portion of the removed pattern, and engaging the assembled pattern with the product. In a particular embodiment, the assembled pattern may provide a usability surface for at least one peripheral device to be used with the electronic device.

Abstract: In some cases, a portable electronic device holder may include a holding member, a first arm attached to the holding member, a second arm attached to the holding member, a first mounting member attached to the first arm, and a second mounting member attached to the second arm. In other cases, a portable electronic device holder may include a holding member attached to a support member, and one or more mounting member attached to the support member. The one or more mounting members may be for mounting a portable electronic device. The holding member may include a slot and finger grooves for permitting a user to hold the portable electronic device holder.

Abstract: The present invention includes devices and related systems and methods for securing accessories to a mobile electronic device. In one embodiment, a device and system for attaching a decorative accessory to a mobile phone is provided. The device and system comprise of a connector base sized to fit the audio jack of a mobile phone and an attachment platform for one or more decorative or functional accessories that is removably attached to the connector base. In one aspect of at least one embodiment, the connector base is comprised of a continuous shaft with two ends and attached near one end to a pin which inserts into the audio jack. In one aspect of at least one embodiment, the attachment platform is comprised of a clip, pivot assembly and shoulder on which the accessory resides.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting mechanism and a projector therewith are disclosed. The adjustable supporting mechanism is disposed in an apparatus casing includes a clamping part, an adjustment part, a constraining part, and a releasing part . The clamping part is fixedly disposed on the apparatus casing and has a passage extending in a direction. The adjustment part is disposed through the passage and is capable of protruding out of the apparatus casing. The constraining part is disposed to be capable of selectively urging the clamping part to clamp the adjustment part or being urged by the releasing part to release the clamping for releasing the adjustment part. Therefore, the exposed length of the adjustment part is adjustable, so that the disposition angle of the projector can be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, a connecting plate, a rotary plate and an elastic member. The sliding member is rotatably connected to the first section. One end of the connecting plate slidably connected to the sliding member, and the other end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the second section. The rotary plate is respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the elastic member is fixed to the second section, and the other end of the elastic member is fixed to the sliding member. When the sliding member slides relative to the second section and drives the connecting plate to rotate, the rotary plate rotates relative to the second section and causes the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section into a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A support mechanism includes a housing, a securing portion and a stylus. The housing defines a groove. The securing portion includes a plurality of arcuate portions and a slot defined among the plurality of arcuate portions, the slot communicating with the groove. The stylus includes a stylus tip, a stylus body and a spherical portion, the stylus tip positioned at a first end of the stylus body, and the spherical portion positioned at a second end of the stylus body, the stylus tip and the stylus body received in the groove, and the spherical portion received in the slot. When the spherical portion is rotated in the slot to a support position, the stylus is able to support the housing.

Abstract: An exemplary portable electronic device includes a housing defining an opening, an internal fixing element including a pair of protruding blocks and defining a groove in communication with the opening, and a support mechanism. The groove defines a stepped structure and includes a larger groove portion, and a smaller groove portion communicating with the larger groove portion. The support mechanism is slidably receivable in the housing, and includes a support and a slider defining a recess. The slider includes a connection portion received in the recess and a head set atop the connection portion. The connection portion abuts the pair of the protruding blocks when the slider is in a retracted position. The head is received in the larger groove portion and slidably resting on a step formed between the larger and smaller groove portions. The support includes a body and a board connected to one end of the body.

Abstract: A support is provided for supporting an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support includes a shell configured to receive the electronic device, a frame rotatably connected to the shell, and two adjusting arms. Top ends of the two adjusting arms and two opposite sides of the shell are configured such that the top ends of the two adjusting arms are slidable along longitudinal directions of the two opposite sides of the shell when a user applies force to the support, and further configured for holding the top ends of the two adjusting arms in stationary positions relative to the two opposite sides of the shell when the user does not apply force to the support. Opposite ends of the two adjusting arms are rotatably connected to the frame.

Abstract: The installation posture adjustable leg body includes a foot fixed on a bottom surface of a case body, and a lever rotatably supported by the foot so as to selectively move to one of a sheltered state and an advanced state. The lever includes a lever main body inserted between the foot and an installation surface in the advanced state, and a rotating mechanism rotatably supporting the lever main body with respect to the foot. The lever main body includes a main body supporting surface of advanced state contacting the foot and a lever installation surface of advanced state contacting the installation surface, in the advanced state. A part of the lever installation surface of advanced state is located in a virtual pillar body using the main body supporting surface of advanced state as a bottom surface and extending perpendicular to the main body supporting surface of advanced state.

Abstract: An extracting apparatus for a storage module includes a bracket and a holder. The bracket includes a fastener. The holder is withdrawable mounted to the bracket. The holder is for fixing the storage module. The holder includes a handle. The handle includes an arm pivotably connecting with the holder and an operating portion pivotably connecting with the arm. The operating portion is operated to fold to abut the arm, and the fastener latching the handle to fixedly mount the holder on the bracket.

Abstract: A protective casing includes a main body and a bracket. The main body defines two sliding grooves. The bracket for supporting the main body includes two support legs, one end of the two support legs pivots on the other, and the other ends of each support leg is capable of being slid in the two sliding grooves respectively so that an angle is formed between the two support legs.

Abstract: A portable stand for a tablet personal computer (PC), adapted for the auxiliary use of the tablet PC, includes a rotation back panel, two flexible stands, a surface cover, and a handle. The rotation back panel is movably connected with the handle via a rotating disk. The surface cover is fixedly connected with the rotation back panel by the buckling method. The two flexible stands are located between the surface cover and the rotation back panel. The portable stand for a tablet PC of the present invention has simple and firm structure, complete function, convenient production and assembly, and low cost of to production, and is operated easily and flexibly. It can be applied to the tablet PCs with various types and specifications, instead of being limited to handheld use. It can be absorbed to the metal surface via the magnet, thus the tablet PC has more diversified using way.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device such as a tablet computer includes book configuration and stand configuration. In the stand configuration, the back panel of the holder, against which the electronic device is held, is disposed at an incline with respect to the front panel. The stand configuration is achieved through folding seams in the front panel and pockets in the back panel such that the front panel is folded back such that the front panel exterior surface generally faces the back panel exterior surface and respective front panel corners are folded along the folding seams and disposed within the back panel pockets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable apparatus for storing and selectively positioning a portable electronic device in one of a plurality of viewing or operational positions. The apparatus has front and back covers and a connection member hingedly attached to each of the front and back covers. The front cover of the apparatus is preferably provided with bendable structures along first and second diagonals and a midline to provide a plurality of cover segments that can be arranged in different positions to form three-dimensional structures for supporting the device by folding or bending the front cover along the first and second diagonals and the midline. The back cover is adapted for removable interconnection with the electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a table stand connected to the main body for supporting the main body. The main body comprises a positioning member. The table stand defines at least two positioning holes. The table stand is operable to rotate relative to the main body. The positioning member is operable to be selectively inserted into either one of the at least two positioning holes, such that the table stand is operable to form a corresponding predetermined angle with the main body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a display and a support mechanism. The housing includes a bottom plate and a peripheral wall. The display screen is mounted to the housing and positioned above the bottom plate. The support mechanism is movably and adjustably assembled to the bottom plate of the housing, away from the display screen. The support mechanism includes a retracting assembly and a support assembly. The retracting assembly is releasably mounted to the bottom plate and received within the housing. The support assembly is rotatably hinged to the bottom plate of the housing, and further hinges with the retracting assembly for supporting the housing at different viewing angles.

Abstract: The position of an electronic apparatus can be stabilized. At least one of foot portions of a notebook computer includes a height adjustment mechanism consisting of a ground contact member, a height adjustment member, and a screw. Thus, even if a variation in height dimension among the foot portions, deformation of a first housing, or the like causes the first housing to become unsteady, the unsteadiness of the first housing can be cancelled by adjusting the height of the foot portion to any height.

Abstract: A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Abstract: A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body portion such as, for example, a laptop chassis, and a deployable support coupled to the bottom surface of the body portion. The deployable support can be moved between a stowed position relative the bottom surface of the body portion and a deployed position in which support is positioned in spaced relationship to the bottom to create an airflow path beneath the body portion.

Abstract: An anchor point has a foot, an elongated absorbing element, and a coupling feature for attaching a coupling element to the means of absorbing energy. The elongated absorbing element is provided with plates which extend radially and are situated axially at a distance from each other, and a casing that is situated about the absorbing element and is attached to the foot at a first end and at the second end is connected to an end of the absorbing element in such a way that it can be detached. The absorbing element is attached to a safety device at the other end with which the absorbing element is secured to the casing to prevent twisting. The safety device is provided with a locking device for locking the pin in the absorbing element.

Abstract: An apparatus including a housing; and a stand connected to the housing. The stand is configured to cooperate with the housing for the housing and the stand to support the apparatus on a surface. The stand is movable on the housing between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position the stand is substantially flat against the housing. In the extended position the stand projects from the housing with a general triangular shape.

Abstract: A stand for an electronic device such as a mobile phone retains the electronic device by the device being slid between a front surface and at least four retention points. Some versions have four retention points in essentially a square pattern thus allowing the device to be slid into a retaining position in two distinct orthogonal directions. This provides for both a portrait and a landscape support configuration. Some embodiments have a leg that also acts as a hook or a clip.

Abstract: Provided is a tilt foot mechanism of a projection display device, in which the number of components is reduced to lower costs. The tilt foot mechanism includes foot (14) elevatable with respect to the case of the projection display device. Foot (14) includes rod (20) in which spiral groove (23) is formed. The tilt foot mechanism further includes base portion (11)integrally formed with the case, lever (12) rotatably attached to base portion (11) and having convex portion (42) formed to fit in groove (23) of rod (20), and spring (13) disposed between base portion (11) and lever (12). Lever (12) has projection (45) on which a part of foot (14) can abut. Lever (12) is rotated against the pressing of spring (13) along with the rising of foot (14) abutted on projection (45).