Tablet Protective Case

This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application no. 113203957, filed on Apr. 19, 2024, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

The current application relates to a tablet protective case, specifically utilizing fasteners to clasp the tablet device to the tablet protective case.

During the rapid development of the tablet market, tablets have become an indispensable part of people's lives and work. However, as tablets become more popular and are used more frequently, the risk of them being scratched, bumped, or otherwise damaged also increases accordingly.

The applicant has recently filed a Chinese invention patent CN216526946U, presenting a tablet protective case and a tablet keyboard kit. The tablet protective case includes a back panel, three edge panels respectively connected to the three side edges of the back panel, conductive pin for connecting the tablet and an integrated keyboard, and a securing cover. The back panel and the edge panels wrap around the back and sides of the tablet, leaving one side of the tablet exposed for contact with the integrated keyboard. The back panel has a connecting hole and a countersink which is around the connecting hole. The conductive pin extend radially outward to form a skirt edge. One end of the conductive pin is inserted into the connecting hole to make contact with the conductive part on the back of the tablet, and the skirt edge is located within the countersink. The securing cover passes through the other end of the conductive pins and is fixed onto the skirt edge and the back panel. This present invention provides a tablet protective case that protects the tablet during everyday use and allows the integrated keyboard to connect to the tablet through the conductive pin. However, the applicant has made further improvements and proposed a novel tablet protective case that uses fasteners to effectively clasp the tablet device into the protective case.

In one aspect, the present invention is directed to tablet protective case.

The tablet protective case is provided. The tablet protective case comprises a shell. The shell has a back panel, a first side panel arranged on a long side edge of the back panel, a second side panel arranged on a short side edge of the back panel, a third side panel arranged on the other short side edge of the back panel. The first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel are substantially perpendicular to the back panel for covering and protecting a tablet device. The tablet protective case is characterized in that an open end is located on the remaining long side edge of the back panel to facilitate the insertion of the tablet device, a plurality of securing plates are formed respectively on the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel, which are parallel to the back panel, to firmly secure the tablet device within the tablet protective case, and at least one fastener is formed in the back panel nearby the open end to provide an interference attachment against the tablet device. Additionally, the securing plates and the fastener provide an enhancing stability on the tablet device within the tablet protective case.

According to another embodiment, the open end has a groove.

According to another embodiment, the tablet protective case further comprises a side panel accessory detachable arranged on the open end, and the side panel accessory has a clasp to connect with the groove for fixing the side panel accessory securely onto the shell.

According to another embodiment, the fastener is a metal sheet which is flat and embedded in a recess of the back panel.

According to another embodiment, the shell has a first line which is orthogonal to a plurality of through holes on the shell.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastener is arranged on one side of the first line, and a plurality of magnets are arranged on the other side of the first line.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastener is positioned on the back panel at locations corresponding to the magnets in the tablet device for attracting the tablet device.

According to an embodiment, a tablet protective case assemble, for covering and protecting a tablet device, comprises a shell and a side panel accessory. The shell has a back panel, a first side panel arranged on a long side edge of the back panel, a second side panel arranged on a short side edge of the back panel, a third side panel arranged on the other short side edge of the back panel, and an open end arranged on the other long side edge of the back panel. The first side panel, second side panel, and the third side panel are substantially perpendicular to the back panel for covering and protecting a tablet device. The open end has a groove. A plurality of securing plates formed respectively on the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel, which are parallel to the back panel, to firmly secure the tablet device within the tablet protective case. The side panel accessory has a clasp to connect with the groove for fixing the side panel accessory securely onto the shell.

According to another embodiment, the tablet protective case assemble further comprises at least one fastener which is formed in the back panel nearby the open end to provide an interference attachment against the tablet device.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastener is a metal sheet which is flat and embedded in a recess of the back panel.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastener is positioned on the back panel at locations corresponding to the magnets in the tablet device for attracting the tablet device.

According to another embodiment, the back panel has a first line which is orthogonal to a plurality of through holes on the back panel.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastener is arranged on one side of the first line, and a plurality of magnets are arranged on the other side of the first line.

To sum up, the effect of the present invention includes: (1) Providing comprehensive protection, effectively preventing scratches, collisions, and other damages. (2) Enhancing the connection stability between the tablet device and the protective case through the design of fasteners and securing plates, ensuring a tight fit that is resistant to loosening or detachment. (3) The addition of side panel accessories allows for easy disassembly and installation of the tablet protective case, improving convenience and flexibility of use. (4) The inclusion of magnets enables the tablet protective case to easily combine with other accessories or stands, offering more functionality and usage scenarios.

The detailed description provided below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of the present examples and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present example may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions of the example and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the example. However, the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different examples.

To provide a more detailed explanation of various embodiments of the present invention, the following is accompanied by drawings for illustration. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “disposed” on another element, it can indicate that the element is directly located on the other element, or there may be an intermediate element connecting the element to the other element. Conversely, when an element is described as being “directly on” or “directly connected to” another element, it is explicitly defined that there is no intermediate element involved.

Additionally, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third” are used merely to distinguish one element, component, region, or part from another and do not imply any specific order. Moreover, relative terms such as “lower” and “upper” are used to describe the relationship between one element and another element. It should be understood that these relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device other than those depicted in the figures. For instance, if a device in one of the drawings is turned over, a component described as being on the “lower” side of another component would then be oriented on the “upper” side of the other component. This indicates only the relative positional relationship and not an absolute positional relationship.

Referring to. According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a tablet protective case, specifically designed for tablet devices (e.g., iPads, etc.), with its primary function is to provide protection and safeguard against scratches, impacts, and other damages. The tablet protective caseis typically made of durable materials such as hard plastic, TPU, silicone, or leather, which can effectively absorb external impacts and reduce damage to the tablet itself. In addition to providing protection, the tablet protective casealso enhances the appearance and comfort of the tablet device, making it more aesthetically pleasing and easier to grip. Furthermore, the tablet protective casecan be combined with other accessories, such as stands, keyboard attachments, or slots for stylus storage, to meet various user needs.

A shellis the main structural component of the tablet protective case, which is designed to provide comprehensive protection and secure connection for the tablet device. The shellconsists of a back paneland a first side panel, a second side panel, and a third side panel. The first side panelis arranged on a long side edge of the back panel. The second side panelis arranged on a short side edge of the back panel. The third side panelis arranged on the other short side edge of the back panel. The first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panelare substantially perpendicular to the back panelfor covering and protecting a tablet device. An open end is located on the remaining long side edge of the back panelto facilitate the insertion of the tablet device. A plurality of securing plates(as shown in) are formed respectively on the first side panel, second side panel, and the third side panel, which are parallel to the back panel, to firmly secure the tablet device within the tablet protective case. At least one fasteneris formed in the back panelnearby the open end to provide an interference attachment against the tablet device. Due to the fasteneris slightly higher than the back panel may cause the tablet to be ejected, the securing platesis required. The purpose of the securing platesand the fasteneris to ensure that the tablet device is securely fixed within the tablet protective case, preventing it from accidentally popping out or shifting. Through the design of the securing plate, stability and safety between the tablet device and the tablet protective casecan be effectively improved, thereby protecting the tablet device from damage. Additionally, as shown in, the back panel, the side panels, and the securing platescan form a U-shaped structure.

In the design of the tablet protective case, the open end has a groove. This grooveallows the side panel accessoryto easily connect to the back panel, ensuring a more secure attachment of the protective case to the tablet device. The side panel accessoryis detachable and equipped with a clasp, which can be connected to the grooveon the back panel, allowing the side panel accessoryto be easily secured to the back paneland thus ensuring a more stable fixation of the protective case on the tablet device. When the tablet protective caseneeds to be removed, the user simply needs to release the claspand gently remove the side panel accessoryfrom the back panel, providing a convenient installation and disassembly method for the user

The fasteneris a metal sheet, the metal sheetis a flat piece, which is embedded into a recess in the back panel. The metal sheetcan be made of materials such as steel, manganese steel, iron, stainless steel, or alloys of iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

Referring to, in one embodiment, the fasteneris slightly lower than the back paneland is positioned on the back panelat locations corresponding to the magnets in the tablet device. Since the fasteneris made of metal, the fastenermay attract magnets embedded in the tablet device for attracting the tablet device.

The shellalso features a first line, which is orthogonal to a plurality of through holeson the surface of the shell. The fastenersare only positioned on one side of this first line. On the opposite side of the first line, a plurality of magnets are installed. The presence of these magnets adds more functionality to the tablet protective case, such as the ability to combine with other accessories or stands, providing more usage options and scenarios. The fastenersare positioned opposite the magnets and are not placed on the same side.

Referring to. According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a tablet protective case assemble, for covering and protecting a tablet device, comprises a shelland a side panel accessory. The shell has a back panel, a first side panel arranged on a long side edge of the back panel, a second side panel arranged on a short side edge of the back panel, a third side panel arranged on the other short side edge of the back panel, and an open end arranged on the other long side edge of the back panel. The first side panel, second side panel, and the third side panel are substantially perpendicular to the back panel for covering and protecting a tablet device. The open end has a groove. A plurality of securing plates formed respectively on the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel, which are parallel to the back panel, to firmly secure the tablet device within the tablet protective case. The side panel accessory has a clasp to connect with the groove for fixing the side panel accessory securely onto the shell. The remaining components are as described in the aforementioned tablet protective case and will not be elaborated on here.

Continuing to explain the installation and removal of the tablet protective case.

When installing the tablet device into the tablet protective case, follow these steps. First, place the tablet gently into the tablet protective casefrom the open end, ensuring alignment between the tablet and the shell. Second, gently press down on the tablet to ensure it is securely and stably fixed within the tablet protective case. Third, fully insert the tablet into the tablet protective case, ensuring alignment between the device and the shell. Finally, attach the side panel accessoryto the open end, ensuring the side panel accessoryis securely fixed in place.

When disassembling the tablet device, follow these steps. First, remove the side panel accessoryfrom the open end. Second, gently lift the tablet device upwards to release the connection between the tablet and the protective case. Finally, remove the tablet device from the side of the tablet protective casewithout side panels.

It should also be noted that the terms “comprises,” “includes” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes no Other elements expressly listed, or elements inherent to the process, method, article or equipment. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement “comprises a . . . ” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in a process, method, article, or device that includes the stated element.

The present invention is disclosed herein with reference to preferred embodiments, but it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are provided for descriptive purposes and not intended to limit the scope of the patent claims of the present invention. Any changes or substitutions equivalent to the above embodiments should be interpreted as being within the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the claims set forth above